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More Tactics!! More Mayhem!! More FUN. I'll keep this review short but hopefully sweet.
Yay...after waiting for this game to come out and be translated into English, I have forgotton that I have any college work...
Turn based strategy game for the Game Boy Advanced, 'Tactics Ogre: The Knights Of Lodis' is the 'GAME' and only game I play on the GBA ever since playing it for ages on the Playstation in Japanese, not having the faintest idea what I was doing...LOL. Now it's in English and...I still aint got the faintest idea what I'm doing but I love it. Okay in all seriousness, being a turn based strategy game, it's the same kind of game as the famous 'Shining Force' series. Plan your attacks with Dragoons, Knights, Mages etc. The game is very pleasant to look at and the AI (Artifical Intelligence) isn't exactly too bad either. The computer knows when to heal and whatnot causing more trouble for you.
It's a great challenge to play this game again, I highly recommend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nothing against PSO actually. PSO is a great game, my friend brought it over and it's incredibly customizable and fun to play, if you want a game to brainwash you into playing more and more and more, this is your game. However i'd advise against the version 2 very very strongly, you have to give Seganet your credit card number to play this and it costs like 24 bucks a month or something for a few extra levels. However PSO is a very very good game and you can head out today and buy PSO and a keyboard for 45 bucks and never pay a cent. It's kind of a no brainer unless you live, eat, sleep, bleed, sweat, etc... PSO. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Analysis of Mario Power Tennis. Positives-many interesting courts to choose from. These range from a "gimmic" Luigi's Castel to a more "serious" grass, clay or hard court
- the characters all have their own special power moves. These serve to add some sort of random twist to the tennis action.
- there are a multitude of everyone's favorite Mario characters to choose from. Furthermore there are many characters to unlock. Each chacater is given the helpful label such as "all-around" for Mario or "power for Wario
- the instruction manual is very informative. It provides the gamer with information on how to perfome the more technical shots such as the drop shot and the lob.
- there are many mini games to keep a gamer interested.
- great multi player mode.
- like all nintendo designed and published games, it is very easy to pick up and play.
- lastly, the game is very fun to play if only for a short time.
Negatives-at times the game play may seem rather slow. It can be adjusted in multi-player mode but in single player mode i am yet to find any such option.
- the tounament mode, which is the heart of the single player game, is not at all deep. It consists of three rounds each round does not get more difficult then the last. In other words, the player the gamer faces in the first round is just as challenging as the play he will face in the final.
- the character's power moves, especially when playing doubles, can get very annoying. Each time a "power shot" occurs, there is a 4 second cut scene which disturbes the game action.
- lastly, besides the "advanced" difficulty game setting, the game is very easy to play. This game will not be challanging to anyone who can return a cross court shot (which mean everyone). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
If you like the first one. Factor 5 has done it again! This game takes full advantage of the Gamecubes capabilities. I was blown away by the graphics. Never before have I seen such crisp and beautiful images on a game. I love the original Rogue Squadron but we all know that the dialog in some parts of it are pretty cheesy. Not the case in RS2. This Rogue Squadron has dialog in it that that is directly out of the movies. The music has been improved as well and sounds like the original soundtrack recording. A new feature added to the game is that you can have wing men who you can command, making you feel like you are more part of the enviroment. This in combination of improved graphics and sound quality make it no problem to get immersed into the Star Wars Universe. If you enjoyed the first one prepare to be blown away by Rogue Squadron 2. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Fighting Game of the Century. Soul Calibur II is perhaps the greatest games of all time to ever be released. Featuring Link from the Legend of Zelda Series, Soul Calibur II has been overlooked by almost all Nintendo fans. But it isn't Link that makes this game good, although he is a plus. This highly anticipated game is the sequel to the original Soul Calibur, which was for the Dreamcast console. Featuring flawless graphics, excellent gameplay as to be riduculusly realistic, widescreen capabilities, and many more features, this game requires playing. Featuring an array of unlockable items including arenas, modes, weapons, costumes, and movies, this game has tons of replayability and will never get boring. The game awaits your skills... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Why are they so mean. Well I Got the game because I thought it would have cute animals . Well If you call animals that call each other names , say you are lame , fight and just plain act rude. Then I guess this is the game for you . But I don't think small kids need to see game animals act so bratty . I would also like to know why so many of the girl animals seem so stuck up and obsessed with there looks ? I think the game was made by a guys . I also found it anoying that the store was closed so much of the time .
The game is O.K. but slow and my kids hated it . Also to the reviewer that said there 3 year old can play because the game was mostly icons . That is just not true you have to read all the time and write letters . But when you get letters back they will tell you that you are hard to under stand or you just are dumb. If you just want to kill time then play . But becareful they might hurt your feelings . | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best Cheat Device for GBA SP. Very recently, I bought a GBA SP Gameshark(Black Karabiner) from E-Bay. Let me tell you, this cheat device can be useful if you know
what you're doing. First of all, be sure to use the proper (M)Must be on code or your codes will not work properly, your game will crash, or
erase your game save file. Also, use only official codes for the GameShark. There are a few Gaming websites that have Gameshark codes
that do actually work. Secondly, do not use too many codes. this can cause your game to freeze, etc. Always save before you want to try
a code. For example, say you want to have a certain item. If the code gives you that item, save your game. Don't use the same code twice.
As for compatibility, the Gameshark Karabiner(Black & White) will work on DS Lite and GBA SP consoles. Not quite sure about the original
DS or original GBA. If you had some old GBA games you could never quite beat, the Gameshark is a wonderful cheating device when used
properly. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Perhaps the best game for Dreamcast. I LOVE this game! I first played Jet Set Radio Future for Xbox, and I wanted more! So I got a Dreamcast off craigslist simply so I could play this game. It's wonderful!
I think I prefer the tagging method of JSRF. A few other things I'm not too fond of are the time limits, and how often you're shot at. It seems like you're always being shot at with bullets, missals, etc.
Overall, definitely worth it! I'm proud to own all the versions of Jet Grind/Set Radio available in the US (even for GameBoy Advance, but the depth perception for that kind of ruins it). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Gamecube Game EVER. I heard so much about this game I just had to buy it and let me tell you I'm not the least bit disappointed. Everything from the enemies to the locals are well thought out. I tought the atmosphere had the right amount of creepyness without being over the top. The gameplay is what had me hooked; the over the shoulder perspective made shooting bad guys a breeze and controls were so simple a caveman could play it. This game also had some of the ugliest creatures I've ever seen from El Gigante to U3, Salazer, and Sadler those guys reminded me of John Carpenter's "The Thing". This is one game I'll play for years to come, screw Super Smash Bros. this the best Gamecube game EVER. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Monaco alone makes it worth it. Include me in the category of those looking for a racing simulator. As far as utilizing rumble features and providing different racing views, this game ain't much, but it's okay.
One of the best features is the TV replay. That's a lot of fun to watch. Racing at Monaco? Terrific. Talk about a new appreciation for F1 drivers. It really doesn't matter how many times you go through the lower portion of the track, you still think you're finished with the turns, and yet there is one or two more waiting for you before a good straight.
I'm not interested in getting a PS2 for Gran Turismo because so many people have told me about problems they've had, so I'll take what I can get. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
KOF Evolution. Listen if you are a fan of KOF this is a must buy game for you! I really believe that the Sega Dreamcast had better versions of fighting games compared to the PS2! Just compare the graphics and animations, the Deamcast shows it's brilliance here! I have this in both the Playstation version and the dreamcast version. The only thing I can say is that this game is much better on the Dreamcast. In fact there is a reason why this game is entitled KOF evolution that's because it really did evolve over the PS version about 10,000 times!!! Over all great game! The graphics and animations make this game a one of a kind!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great 16 bit beat em up that's also a solid licensed game! 7.5/10. Spider Man Maximum Carnage as a game had no business working but, it does
The developers took a popular Spider Man story (at the time) and adapted it into a arcade style side scrolling beat em up
Graphics/Audio Visually it looks like a hand drawn comic book there's a lot of detail in almost everything between the characters, villains, even the backgrounds
The audio isn't as great as the graphics most sound effects are fine but, some of the music is bad though
Controls: are very good easy to pick up and play
Fun Factor: If you enjoyed going to the local Arcade and playing Streets of Rage, Final Fight, etc. you'll feel at home with this title it's a solid fun
beat em up brawler... The only major negative is the difficulty it's a hard game (If you have cheat codes or a game genie you'll do better with it
When the game first game out both 16 bit version were in blood red
7.5/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
F-Zero (what else. Okay. First of all, this is a fun game. During the first two months. I beat it in three weeks total. There is a whole lot of shortcuts and tricks to use, so it is quite easy. There are only ten cars, and only one of them is my favorite. Falcon Mk 2. It is pretty easy to beat the expert levels of the game, and after you get the car I was just talking about, its a breeze.
Sound - The music is okay (guitar music), but it gets pretty old, and you might wanna turn it off. The other sounds like when you hit a car or something is quite monotonous.
Graphics - If you are into the game you won't care. I wasn't. They can really do better than that.
Controls - Easy to use. Adults: beware the first two hours. It would be a great idea to have a personal finger massager handy. Other than that, it is okay to do, but the turns you have to tap the "A" button not to slip.
Overall - great game for kids who have way too much time and not-that-good hand-eye coordination. It gets old very quickly, and you might resort to deleting it all and then starting over. Once you get tired of that, you see how bad you can beat them. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I love this game. You know you're hopelessly addicted to Animal Crossing when your live begins to revolve around game time. You'll instantly feel at home in your town as there is no shortage of animals to talk to, treasures to unearth, jobs to do and secrets to uncover! You can play this game any way you want, whether you want to visit friends' towns, find the coolest stuff for your house, go fishing, come up with a cool Town Tune -- the possibilities are endless. You'll soon have your favorite animals (Paolo is mine) and your heart will be broken should they decide to move away. Each month, different events occur in your town, so be sure to check those out!
Some gamers might be turned off by the lack of plot, repetitive dialogue between you and the animals and no real ending to the game, but Animal Crossing is an endearing, quirky favorite of mine and one I will play for months to come! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pocket-sized amusement. To go from the Game Boy Advance controller type body to a squarish, compact body may take some getting used to. Those with larger hands may find this unit a bit awkward at first. The SP has a nice clamshell design which makes it perfect for placing in to your pocket while keeping the screen protected. A rechargeable battery is enclosed which holds a nice charge. The option for a backlit screen is also a plus although be prepared for more battery consumption while utilizing the light. There's still no option to change the contrast which was great on the Game Boy Pocket units. The sound is a little on the "tinny" side compared to the original Game Boy Advance but the screen size is optimal.
Considering these units are small enough to actually tuck in to your pockets a small flap to cover where the cartridge is placed might have been a nice idea just to keep out any pocket lint or dust.
Overall a fun "travel companion" to wile away a few minutes or hours. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's Mario...how can you go wrong. For those of us who bought the Gamecube to enjoy classic Nintendo characters and consummate Nintendo creativity, this game validates our purchase. Like Pikmin and Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Sunshine gives a fresh twist to the concepts/characters that most of us grew up with. Mario jumps, bumps, flattens, collects coins (of course), squirts, cleans, hovers and soars. Gameplay is smooth, with an easy learning curve that showcases the genius design of the Gamecube controller. Like all previous Mario games, this one proves challenging in a so-much-to-see/do-so-little-time kind of way. The graphics of Mario Sunshine aren't jaw-dropping like, say, Rogue Leader or Spiderman, but the clarity, smoothness, depth and colors of Delfino Isle offer up plenty of eye-candy. And the beloved Mario music has been given a fun tropical flavor that gets you longing for rustling palm trees and sun-drenched beaches. The FLUDD device is a hoot: cleaning graffiti and hosing down muck is more fun that it really ought to be. And like drenching an unsuspecting neighbor with a sprinkler, there's a curiously giddy delight in wandering around the island spraying its pudgy inhabitants with water. This game is a must-own for Mario fans! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The new Game Boy Advance game, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. The new Game Boy Advance game, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire aren't just "small and 1 new feature" Pokemon games. They are totally new with new graphics and pokemon. I know this may be stupid to you but it was very helpful. Even though the original Pokemon site is in Japanese, they already sell the new cards, and games. This is a big step for Pokemon. You can probably check out my review of the Game Boy Advance SP Platinum, a whole new Game Boy which allows Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. A few features of the game I didn't like was that it would not be avaliable on Game Boy Color, which I currently own. Torchic, and Mudkip are a few names of some new Pokemon. Also a new Professor is expected. Plus 2 on 2 battles is an all new feature which everyone will like. So go on and buy this new game which is supposed to be released March 14-19. Electronic Botique will be offering it on March 14, and Amazon.com/Toys R Us will be soon offering this hit. ... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't let looks fool you. The first time I played Prince of persia I bought this one. I thought the fighting
would be great but I was wrong. First of all, the combat is like you hit the enemy
he falls but dosen't die, so you have to stab him with the dagger,which they
try to make the prince all like bad and everything but it ruins his fighting
style when he's kicking butt then he has to lose his precious time to take his dagger and stab the enemy IN THE BACK!!!!!and sometimes he fighting has to stab
and another enemy kills you, its so frustrating. Everything but fighting is the best, but do yourself a favor, BUY WARRIOR WITHIN INSTEAD!!!!!! and if you like
that buy THE TWO THRONES and buy this. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I was introduced to a game on the N65 that I absolutely loved. San Francisco Rush 2049 became a favorite of . Nearly two decades ago, I was introduced to a game on the N64 that I absolutely loved. San Francisco Rush 2049 became a favorite of mine. I loved the fact it was basically three games in one. You could do a traditional racing game, there was a stunt game, and you could also battle with up to 3 other friends. I would often turn on the game, play La ley's Uno album (don't ask me why, for some reason I really liked playing listening to that album while playing this game), and ease some stress with some racing or high flying stunts.
Somewhere along the line, I misplaced my N64 and Rush game. Not to mention, the controllers were probably all worn out and would be useless now. Lately, I've had the urge to play this game again. I was rather pleased to find Amazon could fulfill my wish.
Game came, I pulled it out, and it was just as good as I remembered. I also loved playing the Super Off-road game, one I used to play a ton at the Arcade as a kid. It sure is nice to be able to play it without going through my whole allowance in one afternoon.
Some of the comments have stated that this game has some slow load times. That is certainly true, but it isn't so slow to be completely unbearable. Don't let that hold you back if you are interested.
I haven't played more than just the two games so far, so I can't comment on any of the others on the disc. I'll get to them eventually.
Edit: Found a quirk in the game. If you want to save your progress, you have to hit start and actually "Exit Game" in the program itself. Apparently it doesn't auto save, so if you just turn it off, you'll lose all progress. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Average describes this perfectly. This game is a Sokoban clone. To be honest the Sokoban floppy of this game is better. Much better. You can hardly see the screen (On the original Gameboy that it). You need a GBA Sp or a Super Gameboy to even have a hope of playing this. Here are three reasons why this game isn't great.
1. The gameplay. It's Sokoban. ON THE GO. If you are a Sokobon fanatic, then this might be for you. I'm not saying this game is bad. I do quite like Sokobon. But not for the Gameboy. The control feels cheap and blocky. It is hard to see where everything is. (Again on the original) So nothing to great. But it is functional and slightly playable.
2. The music is kinda of catchy/annoying. The first few levels the music is not that bad. But after awhile it gets on your nerves a bit.
3. Password system. Play were you left off with the password system!
Pros,
Sokobon on the go,
Note worthy music,
Catchy name, (this is the reason why I bought it)
Cons,
Repetitive,
A poor handheld port,
Forgettable. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
should've been a 5-star, but no saved high scores! . All gamers (of legal drinking age) are well-aware of the 80s' classic arcade games contained in this release. These are basically true to life reincarnations of those 20-some-year-old arcade classics, but this game misses the boat bigtime by not offering a High-Score save!
All the code is there, (as you can enter in your initials) they just neglected to add a battery save function to save your high scores. Nothing is better than having a friend brag about his Ms. Pac-Man score, and then schooling him on his own game, and removing his initials from the #1 spot.. Sadly, this is a crucial part of 1980s arcading which is missing from this cart - the moment you turn off the GBA, all the high scores are gone - d'oh! Had they added the high-score saving feature, this would easily be a 5-star, must-own GBA cart. Hopefully in the future, publishers won't neglect this crucial, replay-adding feature. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very, Very Mediocre. The game is just.. boring. And considering that this is a game about a black, anthropomorphic hedgehog with amnesia blasting his way through aliens, that's pretty counter-intuitive. Let me explain. You play as Shadow the Hedgehog, a genetically engineered creature that acts as a parallell, rival, and ally to Sonic himself. He was introduced in Sonic Adventure 2, where at the end of the game, he fell to Earth from outer space. However, in Sonic Heroes, Sonic Team found out that Shadow was somewhat of a fan favorite and brought him back. He had amnesia, and at no point did anyone ask him how he survived FALLING THOUSANDS OF MILES TO EARTH. As Sonic Team's response to this, they made this game. And now they regret it. The game's story is a complete mess, partly because of a botched moral choice system that not only adds layers of tedium to the missions, but forces you to play through the game 10 different times to get the crap ending. Basically, Shadow seeks the aid of an alien overlord to tell him about his past, and is forced to choose between finding out about who he is, or protecting the ones he loves. This story turns him into an idiot, as there is no given reason for him not to just ask Sonic, Rouge, or literally anyone else what happened, as they all learned his past and were there for the events of SA2. The gameplay is downright embarrassing, with controls so slippery that they make Mario 2 look like Metroid Prime. The graphics are downright laughable, looking like a Dreamcast title, while it was released late in the 6th generation. The only reason I'm complaining is that the graphics are worse than Sonic Heroes, the game that came BEFORE this one. Actually, I forgot a crucial element. In the game's efforts of being "edgy" and "cool", they introduce guns, hilariously out of place minor swears, and motorcycles. These are all badly implemented, with the main offender being guns. They are unwieldily to use, and you are forced to use them, as all of Shadow's other abilities like the Homing Attack and Spin Dash were unbelievably nerfed to put emphasis on the guns. I only bought this overrated waste of time to complete my Sonic collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't expect it to replace the other versions. This is the third (Or is it the last?) version of the Toy Story movie-based game. While the other versions were good games, this one couldn't live up to them.
Only 10 of the 17 (18 for Sega Genesis version) levels are in this game. There are no bosses at all. Just laggy platforming.
About the gameplay, which I sorta described already, there was one major problem that ruined it: The frame rate. Everything moves too slow. The frame rate is like half of the frame rate in the other versions of the game.
The graphics are still pretty good, but it is eclipsed by the slow gameplay.
The sounds sound like Atari noises. The music sounds good, but there are only 3 songs in the whole game.
There are some cool features when the game is played on the Super Game Boy:
-Special border
-16-bit music
Overall, the frame rate is what's basically keeping the game from having me rate any higher. The frame rate isn't actually slow slow, but I wish it was better. Plus, this is the only 8-bit version of Toy Story, as well as the only portable one (With the exception of playing the SNES version on a FC 16 Go). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Eternal Darkness -gewd? ....To an extent. Eternal is a fresh survival-horror game that I have the utmost respect for. The reason for this is the innovative concept of "sanity" that one must maintain in order to view the very good looking world as a normal person would. The enemies can be somewhat intimidating at times, and they also have digusting sounds when they walk. The "Magick" system is great, and not too hard to understand. However, I found the fighting system bland and repetative. Aim for the arm, hack it off, or you can hack the head off, which will magic(k)ly grow back eventually if you don't kill it right away. How this happens is beyond me. So, there's nothing revolutionary about the fighting system. But the complex story line and the multitude of playable characters are what keeps you playing. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My only real complaint is that these glasses are easy to smudge and scratch. I purchashed these to help relieve my headaches that I suspect were caused by eye strain. The first time I used them, I could feel my eyes relaxing and my headache immediately subsiding. The glasses work as advertised, and in addition to reducing eye strain, they also have a weak prescription that magnifies computer text slightly.
While I bought these glasses for use at work, they're designed for gaming, and I've used them for that purpose, too. The yellow tint is more distracting for video games than spreadsheets, but in the end, your eyes will thank you, especially if you play in the dark.
My only real complaint is that these glasses are easy to smudge and scratch. They have to be cleaned fequently and properly or you can damage them while you're cleaning them. The pouch doubles as a cleaning cloth, but I would recommend buying a $5 microfiber cloth with lens cleaner kit from LensCrafters.
If you're willing to maintain these glasses properly, you will be very happy with this investment. They reduce eye strain and are great for work or play! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Enroll in Starfleet Academy today. I first played this game on the Super Nintendo when it came out. I was thinking of picking up a 32X because I've been collecting all the older consoles I can get my hands on and the 32X was one of the few systems left on my hit list. While researching games I might be interested in for the 32X I noticed there was a port of this game. I had to have it!
I loved the SNES version back in the day and I was curious to see what was enhanced in this version. The graphics on this version are leagues beyoned the SNES version. The space ships look fantastic! The game is set across four years of Star Fleet Academy. Each year you've got five missions to complete. In between missions you can talk to your fellow students, play pool with a friend or against the computer or go to the simulator and practice space combat.
There are a few minor things that are better in the SNES version. In the SNES version your ships default sensors are set to short range, in the 32X version the defualt is combat which leaves you blind...so you've always got to increase the sensor range at the beginning of each mission. That's a very very minor thing but something I noticed right away. Also in the SNES version all the ships are basically white polygons without and texturing which makes things a lot easier to see as they're all white and easier to see. So that's more of a graphical weakness in the SNES version that works to your advantage. The SNES version doesn't have the pool game either. Those are the only differences.
Over all I'd say pick up the 32X version. It looks a lot better and has all the same missions as the SNES version. Is this worth picking up a 32X for? Maybe...if you find one for the right price. For me this is the number one game on the 32X and have been having a blast replaying it with the increased graphical. I wouldn't pay more than 10 to 15 bucks for this game so keep that in mind, but I'm cheap in general. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
FF Tactics advanced for the win. I have had this game before, but it was a long time ago and I never got much of a chance to play it. Now that I have little else to do and am traveling some,I can say that this game is a great distraction for long bus rides.
Story line 5/5
The games story is semi-predictable, and childish. despite this, the story rings true of the FF series.
Game play 5/5
The First thing you do is go through a small tutorial, and learn the simple yet in depth system behind the game. With the addition of the Law system you can truly be unstoppable.
Graphics 5/5
Consider that this is a GBA game, then think back to Final Fantasy 6. you have similar graphics, if not better. The color scheme is pretty interesting.
Sound: 4/5
The sound track is good, but small. the repetitive battle theme may get on some peoples nerves. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best Bball Game on GC As of Now. NBA 2k2 beats out every other bball game on the market. Though it has minor flaws, like every game, overall it's just great. Everything is done pretty well, except the street mode.
I think this is the only thing Sega has to change for 2k2. The street mode isn't that great; it's basically a regular game with less people. The courts aren't done perfectly, and in Rucker the stands are empty.
I don't really need the street mode though. The franchise, create-a-player, and just plaing gameplay buys this game for me. And if u like good gameplay, franchise, and other features u should buy this game.
This game really deserves a 4.5 but u can't put that in, so I rounded it up to 5. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great game. FIFA 2003 is by far the best game in the FIFA franchise. As soon as I heard about it coming out I couldn't wait. I wasn't dissatisfied. The graphics are GREAT and the controls, although they take a little bit of time to get used to, are smooth. Also, the player detail is amazing! I am a fan of the German club Schalke 04 and in addition to having it in the game I could recognize several of the players right away just looking at their faces! Another plus is the game has the UEFA cup and Champions League competions in it, although they are under different names. This is a big bonus feature. And with over 400 teams in the game this is the best soccer game out there. I would reccomend this game to anybody who wants a fun, exciting, realistic soccer gaming experience. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Frontline for Gamecube rocks. I love this game.
I'm going through the levels right now, and I'm constantly amazed at how detailed and realistic the level maps are. I love all the attention to detail, such as what the German soldiers are talking about when you sneak up on them ("Is this thing on?"), the sound and feel of the different weapons, and the MUSIC. The music, pun intended, is killer. It's really great for setting the mood, and it's really beautiful, actually.
I know that some of the reviews have said the game is short and the aiming of the weapons is poor - but I don't know which game these people are playing. I've been playing steadily since Christmas and I'm on the 4th mission of the third level, "Arnhem Knights" (a great level by the way). As far as I can tell, I've got a ways to go.
The weapons aim just fine. The shotgun is more forgiving than the M-1 Garand, but that's as it should be. Also, the Germans act appropriately depending on where you shoot them: If you shoot them in the foot, they jump up and down and hold there foot before shooting back. If you shoot them in the head... Well, they don't get up anymore.
If I had to point out one negative, it's the fact that the TV screen splits up into four tiny screens in multiplayer mode when more than two people play. These screens are too small for my taste. On the other hand, my son and I have been battling constantly in two-player mode and having an absolute blast. The level maps in multi-player are the same as the maps for the level play (with slight modifications), and I'm still finding new nooks and crannies and "secret" hideaways in each one.
I don't write many reviews, but I had to chime in on Frontline and set the record straight. Don't believe those short, mindless, negative reviews: This game rocks! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The X series starts to redeem itself. Everything you really need to know about this game is in T. Blair's excellent review. I just want to add that the RPG format is a welcome change of pace to the Megaman X series. This game provides an opportunity to delve deeper into the real issues of the story. It's the best innovation for the storyline since they first included brief conversations before each boss fight in Megaman X4.
Although you can enjoy this game without having played previous Megaman X games, it does help. Definitely pick up X4 if you can.
The X series has always really been about what the place of an intelligent robot is in human society. The issue of Reploid independence seems far from over. As is often shown in the X games, the "good guys" are not always 100% right and the "bad guys" aren't always all bad. This makes the story more interesting and I look forward to seeing it expounded upon much more in the future; but this game is a good start.
Command Mission is a fun, mildly challenging yet engaging RPG. It's also the best Megaman anything in several years. If you like this, try Custom Robo. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Worst Version of A Great Game. "Tales of Phantasia" is the first game in the celebrated "Tales" series, and retrospectively this game shows that the series already had a lot of character going for it. The deconstructive elements of the plot, though more subtle than in later titles, are pleasant, showing the devastating reality of the doomed hometown and the "conveniently orphaned" teenage hero, as well as featuring one of the genre's first sympathetic antagonists, Dhaos. The combat replaced turn-based battles with something a intentionally more akin to fighting games, and the soundtrack never seems to let up, almost always pushing a full intensity angle (the signature element of soundtracks by Motoi Sakaruba, who makes his debut here.) This is a good game, and I commend you for delving deep enough into this wonderful JRPG genre to be curious about it.
But if you buy this particular version, prepare to have your curiosity punished. "ToP" when it first came out was really pushing the limits of the SNES. On that system, the game looks wonderful, but with this port, the game is punishingly bright, seriously overlit, and the graphical compression . . . imagine how "FFVI" looks on the SNES, and how much worse it looks it looks on the GBA. Now imagine a game that looks much better than that, compressed much further than the GBA version of "FFVI". Yeah, it's pretty much a nightmare. The sound also takes a punch to the gut: the vocal theme song they were able to stuff onto the original SNES cartridge is no longer present, replaced by something far less memorable. The sound effects are embarrassingly bad, and the original exciting soundtrack, though more or less note-for-note the same, is rendered blunt, dull, and uninteresting by the GBA soundcard. Tob fair, this happened to a lot of GBA remakes, but none so bad as this case. On top of that, the brand new voice acting is . . . let's not talk about it. And considering the efforts of fan translators, (there are translation patches for the Japanese-only SNES and PlayStation versions) this translation really does not hold up, especially tragic considering this was the first way many gamers experienced "Phantasia". On top of all this, the fast paced combat, already significantly slower than any subsequent version, gets laggy when the goings get crazy. Understandable given the limitations of the system, but still a mark against it.
Let's be fair: this isn't a bad game, and this isn't even an unplayable version of an otherwise good game, it just happens to be a really, really bad version of a good game, like the original SNES release of "FFIV" in the US. It's serviceable, but you shouldn't be playing it if you can play the others instead.
However, considering you could just emulate the superior SNES version, or the *vastly* superior PS1 version on any modern desktop or laptop, (I just bought the new laptop I'm writing this review on. It's pretty cheap and runs the game just fine,) *for free*, I have to recommend you play those versions instead. Now, if there were a better version you could purchase, I'd recommend that, but Namco Bandai had no right to try and sell this awful version of the game, considering that, even with the limitations of the GBA, they could've done a lot better. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Outstanding Addicting Game. I'm hooked. Just about 50% through and the game just keeps getting better and better. The world just pulls you in - almost as much as Zelda: Ocarina of Time. You feel as if you can go anywhere and do anything. The storyline is mature and well-realized, giving weight to all of your actions and the world around you. On top of that, the photography aspect gives you a whole new perspective, as you are truly looking at the world around you in a different way.
No spoilers here - but I will tell you that this is one of the first games I've played in a long time where I actually cared about what happens to the characters. They have heart and personality, a terrific blend of amazing voice acting, writing, and character design. I particularly loved the Jamaican Mammago Garage Rhinos ("yea mon!").
The music in the game is terrific as well, completely fitting to each locale. In the bar you hear heavy metal, during the races you hear high speed latin hip hop, at the aforementioned garage you get treated to some island riddims. And of course, in the "dungeon" levels the music turns very tense and atmospheric.
Gameplay-wise, the controls are top notch and levels are well-designed. You always have a good idea of where to go next, but it's not spelled out for you. You have to think your way through the various puzzles and traps.
Get this game. And join the rebellion. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not originally a Mario game.....who cares. In 1988, when Nintendo was developing Super Mario Bros. 3, someone said "Oh my god! We forgot to make a Mario 2 for North America!"
So they made one out of Japan-only game Doki Doki Panic. And everybody liked it...until they found out what was done to make it.
Super Mario Bros 2 differed a lot from the first Mario game. Mainly because of its origin. You throw veggies at your enemies, there's a mini-boss at the end of every level, you get to choose from 4 characters, and Bowser isn't the main enemy. And you know what? All that was awesome. The music and sounds were kind of what you expected in a Mario game, but note: Doki Doki Panic had the same music and sounds. Just that this is in 32-Bit.
This Game Boy Advance version is a great re-release of Mario 2. It featured lots of improvements over the original. First, notice the score system. Mario 2 never kept track of score, and neither did the Super Nintendo version (in Mario All-Stars). There are also new GIANT Pow Blocks and Shy Guys. Hearts now appear a lot more often. Of course, there are now voices.
The biggest difference I know is the new Yoshi Challenge after you beat Wart for the first time. You have to go around all the levels of the game, looking for hidden Yoshi eggs (Don't worry, you can select the levels). Get all 40 and then you beat the whole game. The eggs, though, are hidden in the Subspace (Where you find the mushrooms), and they are not beside the mushrooms. The Yoshi Challenge made the game's replay value go up higher.
There's also a version of Mario Bros (the arcade game) included with Super Mario Bros 2. This version is also pretty updated. You can do the Super Jump from SMB2 and you can also pick up and throw Pow Blocks. You can also run, which is a bit helpful. You can also link up to play with 3 friends in co-op.
Think that's enough? NOPE! There's also a 4-Player VS mode that uses Mario Bros. This time, you need to either collect 5 coins or be the last one standing to win. There are some cool items you can use, but they are found in a trash can (gross). Stars, hearts, shells, you name it.
Overall, it's an awesome cartridge. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Green Game Boy Camera - AWESOME MOST PERFECT CAMERA EVER. Game Boy Camera Cheats
Game Boy Camera Beat Bosses Easily On Space Fever II
When you get to a boss on Space Fever II, stay in the middle and shoot as fast as you can. Most of the shots he shoots at you will not hit you because you will block them with your shots.
Game Boy Camera Dancing Mario
At the title screen, hold UP to make Mario dance faster, or hold DOWN to make him dance slower.
Game Boy Camera Easy Animation
The manual doesn't explain this well. Go to the time lapse mode in the items menu choose how many exposures (1 second between each exposure). You can't move to fast. After it's finished, press select on the main screen and go into edit. go to animation, sort the photos, then click on the photos you took. Next, go to view. Go to show and select animation. Press up and down to choose the music. Press A and... Viola!
Game Boy Camera Faster Credits
At the credits press Up for faster credits and press Down for slower credits.
Game Boy Camera Earn Album B Pictures
Picture B18: Old fashioned pic of Mario.
Get first on Run! Run!Run (under 20 seconds?) and raise the flag (press A VERY rapidly at the awards screen to raise the flag.).
Picture B19 : Picture of Luigi and Princess Peach.
You need to SEND 20 pictures to another gameboy.
Picture B20: Picture of a Lion Head
To get this picture you need to receive 20 pictures from another Gameboy.
Picture B22: A boy and a flying saucer toy
To get this picture you need to print 30 pictures.
Picture B23: A man and a bear playing music.
Beat Space Fever II three times to get this picture.
Picture B24: Little Wario
Beat Space Fever II a third time to get this picture.
Picture B25: Japanese Game Boy Camera art
Beat Space Fever II five times (or get 10,000 points?).
Picture B26: R.O.B, the Robotic Operating Buddy
Get 500 points on Ball.
Picture B27: Big Boo
Get 750 points on Ball.
Picture B28 : Picture of Toad.
Get 1000 Points on Ball.
Picture B29: Old fashioned pic of Donkey Kong and Mario
Get first on Run! Run!Run! (under 20 seconds?) and raise the flag.
Picture B30: Wing Cap Mario
Get first on Run! Run!Run! under 17:50 and raise the flag.
Game Boy Camera Run! Run! Run! Game and End Credits
To get the third game and the credits, you must play Space Fever II and beat the third boss which is yourself. Then when you lose, go back to Space Fever II and now you'll see a third ship with a question mark. Shoot it and you'll get to play Run! Run! Run! Also, if you go to the credits on the space map, you'll get the credits instead of the dancing man.
Game Boy Camera "Talking" Printer
When you turn on your printer press the feed button. Then the printer will print out a greeting that says "hello".
Game Boy Camera Reverse the Beats in DJ-Mode
While in DJ-Mode, move the cursor onto the tempo. Press left to reverse the music at any point in the loop.
Game Boy Camera Print Sheet Music
While in DJ Mode, you can actually print your music. Go to the Sound 1 screen by pressing select. To print your tracks, hold down the Start button and press A. In a few seconds it will start to print out a strip containing the settings for the song you wrote.
Game Boy Camera Reverse Stamps
When you're in stamp mode, just press a as you normally would only hold it for a few seconds more and it will flip over, reverse.
Game Boy Camera Harder Games
Make your game face all-white. When you play Space Fever II the end boss will be invisible, making the game a little more challenging. This also works for D.J. RUN! RUN! RUN! and the Ball game.
Game Boy Camera Scratch the Record in DJ-Mode
Move your cursor all the way to the right and keep pressing RIGHT on the D-PAD as many times as you wish to scratch it.
Game Boy Camera Wild Frames
Go to the main menu
Go to SHOOT
Go to CHECK
Choose the PHOTO option
Click it, then go to PRINT
Press SELECT and go down
You will see WILD
Click on it, then choose a frame
Game Boy Camera Earn Album C Pictures
To earn album C pictures, all you have to do is beat Space Fever 2 with ten million points.
Game Boy Camera Pokemon!
Go to the B album and look at #16. Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur and Mewtwo are on it.
This Camera has all of this plus more if you hit select on the main menu man you will be surprised at what all this Game Boy Camera can really do personally I'm getting the Yellow, Blue, and Red Camera too. If this camera does all this I can't wait to see what all the other three do this camera is amazing with out a dout in my mind who ever you are get this camera I tell you the truth this is one of the best camera's I've ever had for the Game Boy.
Go to "codescheatsguides" .com on the web and go under Game Boy Cheats to see how to cheat on your favorite games plus cheat on the Game Boy Printer too. Get the Camera and cheat your heart out with tons of cool cheats for this camera.
Buy this camera you will not reget it. I bought this camera like a couple of months ago and haven't put it down yet it's a lot of fun and a lot of cool games and extra stuff on it.
On the main screen hit select:
1. Link - You can print and transfer.
2. Special - Hot Spot and Compose.
3. Edit - Album and Animation.
4. Doodle - Stamp and Paint.
On the main screen hit Start:
1. User Name - that means you
2. Records - Number of shots taken, Pictures deleted, Transfered, Received, and Printed out.
3. Hi - Score - Space Fever 2, Ball, Run! Run!Run!.
4. Credits | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Painfully difficult. The graphics are smooth and intense. The controls, even though initially confusing, are pretty good. I've gotten pretty far in this game as well (8 out of 10 levels completed) after playing many, many hours on this game.
Sound good, right? Wrong! The difficulty of the Dreamcast version is terrible. I had been in the console/computer game business a while back, and one of the main flaws I noticed is that computer game developers are hardcore gamers, developing games for hardcore gamers. This is a classic example. ...
Given enough time, many people could pass this game. However, there are limits. After all, it's just a game, and should only take a maximum 100 hours to complete. This is well beyond the 100 hours.
Unless you live and breathe video games and you find ninety-nine percent of all games too easy, stick to another game. I cannot stress this enough! It is nearly impossible to complete for any normal person! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Circle of the Moon is Worth Picking Up. After playing the other 2 games for the GBA trilogy, I felt that playing the first would be fitting to try since Aria of Sorrow and Harmony of Dissonance were really fun portable experiences. This title definitely didn't dissapoint.
The game length was decent, taking me about 10 hours to finish. The map uses much darker texture and colors and to me has more of a castle look and feel to it. Enemies in the game look more intimidating and realistic to me than some of the bright cartoony ones in HOD. The level design in general seems to have more of a classic Castlevania presentation to it.
For most people, finding out where to go next and getting to save points should be fair. The castle size is similar to AOS, but with fewer warp points. This should be a more challenging game in comparison to other 2 games on the GBA. Patience is important. Some enemies can be quick or throw a lot of projeciles that may hit against you for a lot of points. So you just need to be cautious when running around and platforming and try to avoid flying axes and those pesty medusa's heads. Knowing where save stations are is critical as they will heal you completely. Many rooms, unlike HOD, will be crawling w/ enemies. Learn the dss card system, it really helps.
Some bosses could be challenging for you. Don't be surprised if you die a few times. Using DSS(magic card system) can mean life or death usually. Unlike HOD and AOS, there is no shop so all items must be recovered off defeated foes. Although, good item drops are few and far between. There are plenty of hidden areas in the walls throughout the game so make sure to look for them, as they provide you with very helpfull HP and MP increases. Being able to level your character is again a feature in this game. If enemies/bosses late in the game are becoming too tough, leveling up is really the only way to make it easier to get past them. For me, I had to go back and defeat some less difficult enemies to try to level up my character and this did require a some dull repetition. I would suggest fighting in the "Arena" as there exist many hordes of enemies you can defeat over and over.
I liked exploring the castle even more in this game. Each area has it own unique look and collection of obstacles for the player to overcome. I would recommend that before you start the game to go online and figure out how to find the dss cards and learn what each combination will do. I don't find this cheating really, as it just helps the player to know what to look for because some card combinations will be much more usefull to you than others. Wiki might have something useful. My overall grade: A-
PROS
- Castle presentation and design was good including bosses and enemies. (although animation is a little choppy)
- Music is probably the best in the GBA trilogy
- Dracula was pretty epic
- DSS card system is overall well done. It was alot of fun to use. DSS is extremely usefull in boss fights
- Sound effects are just as good as the other GBA titles. Music isn't as repetitive as Harmony of Dissonance
- Other game modes become available after beating it the first time so if it wasn't difficult enough then other challenges await
- I just couldn't put the Gameboy down at times, there's plenty of exploration in the castle (like other Castlevania titles, it has a "Metroid" style of level design and gameplay)
CONS
- A few select number of bosses/foes are a little too ridiculous and just require too much jumping/running to avoid their overwhelming hits; or they just take a lot of hits to take them down
- Item drops could have been a better and more of them
- Needing to double tap the d pad to run is annoying; there's no real reason to slowly walk through the castle
- Subweapons a little useless, except for cross
- "The Arena" is quite difficult; would have been funner to be able to use magic
- Poison/Curses effects are unnecessarily long
- Need good lighting to see w/ 1st geneation GBA models | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My #1 fav of all time. The older I get the more I appreciate this game, a true classic. The graphics, the music, the difficulty, it all adds up to the finest art of the 16bit era. Those who have never played it will potentially not understand the significance of this game as a piece of history, but for me it might be the #1 of all time. I'm a bit biased as a lover of old-school (I.e., pre-Sonic) Sega, but it goes without saying that this game is very special. Fun-fact: older cartridges have cameo appearances by Batman and Godzilla. However, due to licensing infringement most cartridges in the wild have altered versions of these characters. Somehow they still have a Terminator look-alike and I believe Spider-Man was never removed. Ironically, when I was a kid I was disappointed by this game, but each year I get older I seem to appreciate it more and more. The best. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is the end of boredom in the car. I recently picked up a gamecube and a couple of games. I can't get enough of the graphics and hours f fun. Most of the people that read this have or will get a gamecube soon. They will all be hooked. So what are they gonna do when mom announces its time to go to grandma's house which is 500 miles away. This is the answer. You don't have to play your gameboy in the car now. You can enjoy Super Smash Bros. Melee or Luigi's Mansion.
Pros
. Allows you to take your gamecube wherever you want
. Light Weight makes it easy to carry
. Never have to stop playing
Cons
. Small screen
. Cannot play with 4 people at the same time | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
More original than Seasons and slightly better. This game is so good. I enjoy the top down zelda so much more than the new 3d games.
I recently beat this and seasons back to back. this game is much harder than seasons but it is also more original, which makes it more fun in my opinion. Seasons is a great game, but its more of a throwback to the original zelda where as Ages is more new content.
both games are great. put them both together and you get arguable the best zelda experience ever. Seasons is more relaxing while Ages is more challenging.
Although if you had never played the original zelda i could see Seasons being challenging as far as the best way to best some of the bosses. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Stupid game! Dont buy. This was one of the dumbest games i ever played. I somewhat watched the show as a kid and thought the game would be interesting. But i was wrong this game was terrible! Im regret even looking at it. The gameplay and controlls were terrible and sloppy. I was able to switch the characters once and i couldn't figure out how to do it again. I did also managed to stack up all of the characters to reach higher places. Then again i couldn't figure out how to do it again. It only tells you how to jump scare and throw stuff. Maybe its just me because i saw good reviews about this game. But i think this game was really dumb. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A good and fun 2D game, on a doomed system. Truly, even though this game isn't known for doing anything amazing with the power of the 32x like others in the library, it is indeed a lost classic 2D plat former that is hardly known about. The music is fun and enjoyable, the character designs from Tempo to the enemies is just cute and very well done. This is a game that could've been a hit, but because it was only available on the Sega 32x add on, it and many other 32x only titles like it were swept under the rug by the Sega Saturn and Sega themselves. So if you want to play a cute and fun game on your 32x, besides Doom, then i highly recommend this to any of you 32x owners out there. side note, the Japanese cover art for this game shows you what the characters really look like in the game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game. Having bought and enjoyed HM:FoMT, I was devastated when, in the fifth year of the game, it broke. I think that the built in lithium battery broke, because it deleted my previous game, and would not let me save a new one. So when I heard about the release of HM:MFoMT, I was really happy and asked for it for my birthday. I like how they change the introduction, and how you can now date and marry all the characters you were previously competing against. It gives you a great new perspective. I recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the previous games. I am slightly disappointed that it doesn't seem like you can connect to the first Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life. Other than that, I'm really pleased with this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fast, Furious, and Addictive...and we ain't talk'n Kung Fu. This game rocks! It has beautiful graphics and I haven't seen it slow down because of too many sprites or anything...like the super nes used to do. It's very challenging but I think that this adds to the fun because it keeps you coming back. I hate playing games you can beat in a day, and this definately isn't one of those...If you have trouble winning races in the beginning, I would recommend using the "JB Crystal" vehicle because it gives you the best control. My only complaint is that I wish the gameboy advance was more ergonomic! Using the top buttons hurt...ouch! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wow. Wow, this is the best system you can buy!(I know you are thinking that I am wrong and xbox, PS2, and gamecube are the best,but listen to this!)OK now number one dreamcast has the same graphics as all these new systems and right now since xbox, PS2, and gamecube have come out dreamcast's price in games and the system prices have dramatically dropped. Now, dreamcast right now is ($$$)at many stores and on the internet(and that is just a steal for this system)game prices range from five to thirty dollars! Dreamcast also has some of the best games on the market right now. Also this may be a little older than these new systems, but that doesn't change the quality of this system. Now, would you rather pay ($$$-$$$)for a popular system,or would you rather pay about ($$$) for a system just a good in graphics, games, and quality? So if you are a little low on cash then i would say why would you save your money for expensive systems and games when there is one just as good for a sixth of that price? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's a BLAST. I played the first bomberman back in 1989 on the NES. What an addicting little puzzle game. Race around, bomb blocks, get powerups, hit enemies, make sure to stay out of the plus shape your bomb explodes into! 12 years later, Bomberman tournament graces the GBA. Beautiful graphics, music that won't drive you up a wall immediately, and a quest mode that's just like Zelda (kill enemies to open doors, get special items to move blocks or warp or shield) minus the sword, but ooh the bombs! With 6 different upgrades, you won't run out of ways to slaughter your enemies. The Karabon creature system used in the quest mode is just a way of giving your powerups something else to do. They are very easy to 'train' I found.. Bomb everything you can (plants, rocks, etc) along your way of the quest and you'll find enough powerups for your Karabons that you can (thankfully in my opinion) ignore most of this poke-ish part of the game. The tournament mode is a lot of fun also, bringing back the joy of original Bomberman style competition, and adding a lot of replay value to the game after you've beaten the quest. If only Zelda had a mode like this -- that would stick you in a room with 3 other Links and some random powerups. =) Heavily addicting, sometimes frustrating, but always enjoyable! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A different kind of RPG. Okay. First off, I'm going to say that if you've played a lot of rpg's in the past, Skies of Arcadia will surprise you constantly.
Since the beginning, it's seemed that Squaresoft has dominated the console RPG world. I've long been a fan of the Final Fantasy line of RPG's, and have come to expect certain things from the genre having been saturated with the certain style that Squaresoft has. Anyone who's played a couple FF games will probably agree with me.
Now, I've also played a few non-squaresoft RPGs, and up until now I've really been disappointed. I've found that most other games can't really stand up next to the FF line. But then I played the Dreamcast version of Skies on recommendation from a friend and thought, wow. I couldn't put the game down. Though very different from the Squaresoft style, I didn't see it as a disappointment, I saw it as refreshing. You get a completely different experience from Skies than you would from a Final Fantasy game. While it borrows a few things, mostly the world of Skies is well-thought-out and original. The cliche's (whether fun or slightly annoying) of Squaresoft's style are thrown aside and replaced with a brand new system of gaming. I'm not saying that it's better, but it's certainly a game that any Final Fantasy fan should try out.
Having sold my Dreamcast in favor of Christmas money, I'm excited to hear that Skies has been ported to the Gamecube. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Jedi Council insists you to get this game. Meh...sorry for the corny line, but I had to say it. Anyway, everyone is familiar with the Star Wars: Rogue Squadron series that started on the N64 and followed into the Gamecube. Each game was known for its outstanding graphics, movie cut-scenes, and fast action gameplay in the different types of ships. Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike is the 3rd game of the series, and again it still delivers the same action quality gaming we were waiting for. Don't listen to the negative reviews, as this game is the strongest and most challenging of the bunch. This is why I can recommend this game from the very start...now onto the review.
The graphics of the game are spectacular and are every bit as good as the previous ones, if not better. From the ground missions on Hoth, to the bike missions in the forest, each level and character detail is well done. As an added bonus there are some great movie clips that come into play in different scenes of the level, usually before and after the mission is over. These videos are all good quality and really help put you into the game. Some people have complained about certain framerate issues, but they are not noticeable, especially in the fast paced sky missions.
The audio portion of the game really shines as well...all the Star Wars sounds are here, including movie based voice acting. There really isn't any music to speak of while you are playing the missions, but in menus and selection screens, some Star Wars music and classic Rogue Squadron game music plays. Sound effects are all great here...Tie Fighters exploding, lasers firing, voices coming in on the com-link...everything sounds great, so no problems here.
Now we get to the gameplay...now after the positive graphics and audio reviews, you would think there would be some gameplay problems as well. On the contrary, the gameplay is just as good as the others, but there are some problems...lets take a look inside. Levels are still mission based as always, and if you are defeated a number of times, or fail the mission, you lose. Now along with the classic sky based missions, there are now the addition of land based missions. If you have played the demo of Hoth, you probably know already. Some people disliked the foot missions, but I found them important to the storyline and were actually kind of fun, due to the change of pace. With that, there are 2 different campaigns...one following Luke, and the other following his buddy, Wedge Antilles.
The foot based missions weren't the only new addition to the game, there was also the addition of new vehicles...such as the Tie Bomber, Jedi Starcraft, and Tie Hunter among others. From that, the best new addition would be the competitive Multiplayer and the Co-operative mission modes of play. This adds a great deal of replay value to the games...which had great replay value already from the medal awards. If you are new to the game, gold, silver, and bronze medals are given based on how you did in each level. This inspection includes how many enemies you beat, how long it took you to beat the level, your accuracy, and more. The sheer number of things to do in this game is incredible, and why the gameplay gets a thumbs up from me as well.
Now with all the positives there are a few negatives, now while they aren't a big problem, they are a tad noticeable. One such being the camera...now while the camera isn't a major issue in the air missions due to the constant moving gameplay, the land missions are a tad affected by this. Main point being you can't control the camera in these missions which is a tad annoying...however the camera issue isn't as bad as in games like Super Mario Sunshine. The other problem I had was the bike missions. They are extremely difficult because basically one wrong mistake and you fail. I really think this is one mission that could have been removed from the game. Beyond this though, there are really no major problems, so you can look forward to nice graphics, great sound, and great gameplay. With all these positives, there is no mistake if I should be recommending the game or not. This is one of the best games of the season next to Mario Kart: Double Dash and Mario Party 5, and is one of the games to get for the holiday season! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Legacy Continues. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - Circa 1999
GOOD:
- Mature and Dark foreboding story based on Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, with lots of twists and turns
- Voice work is really good
- Large Gothic world to explore
BAD:
- Graphics looked dated, to today video game players
- Raziel can really only use two weapons a staff and the sprit sword soul reaver
- Lots of old fashion block pushing
- Has a "to be continued ending"
IF IT FITS YOUR TASTE:
- Lots of exploring, lots of block moving
- An original take on the Vampire story
- Takes place in a medieval type of world similar to Dungeon and Dragons
GAME ITS MOST ASSOCATED TOO:
- Tomb Raider 2
- Vagrant Story
- Castlevaina: Symphony of the night
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- This is the first game in the Soul Reaver franchises but a spin off of the Blood Omen franchises
- Blood Omen and Soul Reaver are two different franchises that fall under the Legacy of Kain franchise
- A version of this game was also made on the P.C. and Dreamcast | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very Cool Game. Was really excited to pick up this title after price watching it for many years. I used to play the N64 versions of this similar promotion and was thrilled to see that a disc form came out. Once I was able to get the DC/IE disk, I was ready to go. This game has really simple game play. Controls are similar to sequences in WCW Mayhem but plays like the WCW/nWo games in terms of pressure applied to buttons. This game focused more on the grapple, strike, and psychology of a match versus all the entertainment and flying frills of other wrestling titles in this time frame. This was the 2nd in a series of 3 which dated back to the Sega Saturn. Play this one to get a basic feel before you pick up and play Giant Gram 2000. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The real enemy in this game is Boredom. Being an X-man fan i rushed out to buy this and was sorely disapointed. All the way home i was itching to be Rouge but after a few minutes of her strutting as she walk drove me crazy! So a change of charactor - good old wolverine you'll help surely? No his ape like image was too much! Storm and Cyclops rescue the game slightly. The levels are so slimular its a crime and the bosses no harder than each other. Even the final battle was a walk in the park! What had the potental to be a great game is let down by its shortness (i compleated it in hours and i'm not the best gamer in the world!) and its simplisity. I hate to say it but a big let down! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Disappointing coming from a great company like Square/Enix. Let me start off by saying that I've been a fan of the final fantsy series since FF5. Each one has been different and had it's own good points and bad points. As for FF Tactics Advanced, the bad far outweigh the good. Let me tell you the good points first.
1. It's on GBA, meaning it's portable and that you can play it anywhere at anytime.
2. Player's are able to change jobs as in the original FF Tactics.
3. The graphics are pretty decent for a GBA game.
Now for the bad
1. The Story - the story for FFTA has to be the most thoughtless and simple ones for any FF game to date. Your character is warped into an alternate dimension where the Final Fantasy video game becomes real. Your objective now is to find a way back home (how creative). You join a clan of other characters and fight with other random clans throughout the game. You advance the plot by completing various missions. You eventually have to fight your friends from the real world who don't want to go home and convince them to go back with you. You can basically know the whole lame story of this game before you even get halfway through the game. I won't spoil the ending for those of you who haven't played the game (even though there's not much to spoil).
2. Laws - On FFTA the game has a set number of laws in each location and a judge watching the battle to make sure no one breaks them. At times you can cleverly use these laws to bind your enemies from doing certain things. However, later on in the game the game starts placing 3 laws in effect all at once. This slows down the battles greatly and sometimes the 3 laws could be barring you from healing, using magic, or even using the fight command itself! Sometimes they even barred me from doing dmg to animals in a battle where I was fighting 5 animals. These laws end up being more annoying than helpful especially if you're like me and want to build characters to their max lvs and stats.
3. Lack of Sidequests - This game has a huge lack of sidequests or other alternate things to do in the game. You can accept extra missions from the Pubs but half of them don't even allow you to fight, but rather dispatch a clan member to complete the mission for a certain amount of time. The extra missions where you can actually fight are often unrewarding and a waste of time. This game lacks a Dungeon or bonus area where enemies are stronger than the final boss like in the other FF titles (ie. Deep Dungeon of FFT, Via Infinito of FFX-2, Research Cen. FF8, etc.)
4. Sound - If you've played any FF titles before then I'm sure you know what I mean when I say that the music on this game is weak. The tunes on the other games were so good that you would go to some areas just to hear the music and would later find yourself humming the tunes. However, on this game that isn't the case.
5. Difficulty - Square usually tries to balance the FF games. Not make them to hard but then again not to easy either. This one falls in the category with the "kiddie game stigma" that plagues Nintendo today. The game is far too easy for anyone who's played and beaten the other FF titles. They made this one in order to ensure that all 6-14yr olds would be able to beat this game.
Overall I wouldn't recommend this game to a normal RPG fan. Get this one ONLY if you feel the need to have every Final Fantasy game in your collection or if you're not bothered by the huge number of flaws in this game (I would have listed more if I had more space). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Video Games Reviewer. Pikmin for the Nintendo GameCube is an excellent real time strategy game (RTSG). Created by Nintendo's star programmer Shigeru Miyamoto (Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong), Pikmin is a franchise that everyone will be playing for quite some time. The basic story behind the game, is that a little guy named Captain Olimar was driving his spaceship through space when it was hit by a mediator that sends him spinning out of control onto an unknown planet. During the freefall, Olimar's ship gets broken up into 30 different parts that Olimar has to find within 30 days before his oxygen tanks run out. The rest of the game basically involves doing this exact thing. There are 5 different areas in the game that have Olimar's parts spread out all over them. Throughout the game, Olimar encounters 3 different color Pikmin that all have different attributes that assist him in his attempt to gather up the 30 parts. Each day in the game lasts about 13 minutes so the overall length of the game is not that long, but since the game take multiple attempts to master, has 3 different endings, has an added Challenge mode which allows players to duke it out for high scores, Pikmin is a top notch game that is definitely a must have to anyone's GameCube library. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Tradition of Excellence Continues. An excellent addition to the Metroid saga with some unexpected plot twists I hope to see used in future Metroid games (hint hint Nintendo!) I think this is definately a must have for those who have enjoyed the previous Metroids and something that everyone with a GBA should at least try. Agreed, for the newcomer the hiding places of some of the games items are remote and difficult to find on your own, but getting there is half the fun as they say! Graphics are exceptional and the controls are tight and intuitive. The music is top notch as well. Pick this one up, even if it's just to try. You can thank yourself (and maybe me) later. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than Gold and Silver, but not by much. One of the most distinctive feature about Pokemon Crystal vs. Pokemon Silver and Gold is the female character. That, I think, is my favorite part as well. Also, there is a new battle tower available, however I don't like it very much. There are more Pokemon than Gold and Silver, but that is basically it. Otherwise, they are almost the same game. If you already own Gold and Silver, note that the only advantage to Pokemon Crystal is that you can create a female character. There isn't much of a point of getting it other than that. In my opinion, the game could have been better if Nintendo made a few more changes to Crystal to give a better reason for many customers to buy it.
Pros:
1) Female Character
2) New battle tower
3) Some maps are different than Gold and Silver
4) Ability to breed Pokemon
5) Day/Week/Time settings
6) Day and night effects
Cons:
1) Too similar to gold and silver
By the way, for those who are curious, when you want to battle someone who has Pokemon Gold or Silver, and you have crystal with the female character, the female character simply turns into a male character. >.> strange... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
for young children. There are 4 parts to this game. First is called Match Attack. In this game there are different shapes scrolling down the left side of the screen, and the player has to send the matching pieces over. Second and most challenging is called Grid Grab - in this game the player is presented with a pattern at the top of the screen. There is a grid of shapes below and the player has to select the match out of the grid horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
Riddle Round Up presents a poem that lists a bunch of different items and the player must pick all the them out of a big pile - think scavenger hunt. This game requires the riddle to be read so the child would require an adult for this one. This is fairly entertaining.
Lastly there is Hoop Drop - in this game there are sets of items in hoops moving across the screen and the player sorts new items into them. This is more interesting than it sounds because the sets aren't always the same type - for instance 3 sets might be birds, action figures, and red things. Also the hoops are moving by fairly fast and the item must be manipulated up, down, left, and right to get into the hoop. This seems to be the most fun.
This is definitely a game for the very beginning gamer (I estimate ages 3 to 5) and could probably be said to be partly educational as there is a lot of pattern matching and sorting. I almost hate to say this because there are so few Gameboy games for young chidren, but I don't think this game will have a whole lot of replay value. It is the only thing I've found for edu-fun on the go - maybe good for a several hours of fun on a car trip. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is great, despite some flaws. Let me make my point.
Nintendo has been in the business longer then any game company out there. Reason? The gameboy. You cant compare the sales of the gameboy with the PSX+PSone+PS2+xbox will never be close to what the gameboy systems have sold.
The SP is in fact a very good system, had mine yesterday and was testing it out. All those who complain about the battery not being changable shouldnt ven worry. 10 hours with the light on is a very long time, and who in the world plays strait for 10 hours anyway. And you can easily buy a mad catz kit that has a car adapter, headphone adapter and metal case.
Those who complain that you camp bring a car don't you? well if you have a car just recharge the battery while you sleep, you don't play gameboy games while you camping, you do other stuff.
And those talking about taking long trips in a car should consider a car adapter too.
And i read someone who wanted better graphics. WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM A HANDHELD. I meen jeeze, do you really expect fully 3d graphics that rival a new gen console. and the idea of using mini-dvds is the most idiodic thing i have ever heard. Carthridges are a much better way to store games even if your limited to space. its easy to scratch and break a cd then a carthridge.
All these flaws are minor to what the GBA SP offers | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic's 3rd outing is his best. I first played this game at a friend's house around the late 90's and subsequently forgot about the game for a while and interest in it resurfaced an later bought it in 2004 after buying my Sega Genesis with a copy of the first Sonic game. I had always thought it was a little shorter than other 16-bit platform games only 6 zones and 12 total acts (only two acts per zone) with in the game. The sprites are wonderfully detailed and a vast improvement on the Stellar Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and the music has that classic Sega feel to it. I found out later you could combine Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 with Sonic and Knuckles to let you play as Knuckles in the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 respectively. Any who, I give this game a 5/5 nearly 20 years old and still really fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Go get this!!! Someone who has used it. I was fortunate enough to use a Wavebird Controller at E3. I have to say I'm very impressed. So impressed I will change all four of my regular controllers to Wavebirds. I was one of several to actually use it playing Mario Party(real nice for Gamecube!!!) The way it was situated was four contestants sitting next to each other on a little like bleachers kind of thing about roughly 15 to 20 feet away from the Gamecube. The trippiest part was that the Gamecube was turned around. So the controllers were not facing the little radio transmitter things plugged into the ports. I was looking at the back of the Gamecube. I was holding it thinking not bad. It's lightweight just a tad bit heavier than a regular controller. If you like how the regular Gamecube controller feels then the Wavebird feels no different in that department. One thing bad is that it does not rumble. I was told by a Nintendo rep that this was done for battery purposes(longer life). So if that's really important to you then keep your old controllers. It terms of responsiveness, WOW!!! I couldn't believe this thing wasn't corded. If you have had a wireless controller before, for any system, you know what I am talking about. With older wireless controllers you had to be right in front of the machine. If someone walks by, your finger is accentally over the infra-red part of the controller, you are to far, bottom line is that the overall responsiveness from the controller to game is slowed down or at most times nothing happens cause the controller and the transmitter are being blocked from each other. Playing Mario Party with four people there was no interference with each other. I swear the controller is a work of genius. Like everyone out there serious gamers need to be comfortable to do what we do best...conquer a game. Whether it be against the computer, a friend or even a foe. Everything has to be right. The seat, lighting, TV, all that good stuff. Now the gun. This is the one. No more people pulling out cords cause thet got they a** beat, no more people eating floor cause they tripped on the cord. My favorite play in bed without moving the machine because the cord can't reach and you don't want move because you're comfortable and recovering from the night before. You will not be disappointed. I have always wanted a wireless controller that was going to make my video game experience that much better...Now I do!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
the game rocks-literally. hey, i don't know about the game as i don't have it but as far as the game screenshots posted on the gamespy website go , this game is sure to rock as we relive the memorable scenes of the star wars trilogy. Even in here in Nepal, i heard about the movie during 1993 which is quite recent but very few knew about the movie then as very few had television let alone vcrs. i rented the video and later watched all three movies in the trilogy even as many of my friends were oblivious of the movie's success in the west. So this game brings out old memories and is sure to be one of the best liscenced games out there. 3 thumbs up because i haven't played it yet but i sure will get a copy soon as i can. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good game, lacks something. The first thing that came to my attention playing FFTA was the story. You must watch a over 25 minute story (with some participation) before you can save your game for the first time. It's a FF fan dream plot: you play a boy (Marche) who's picked on by other boys in school, and get friends with another boy and a girl who aren't very popular either. One of them (Mewt) buys a fantasy book (which is actually a Final Fantasy book) and wishes that the book could become reality. It happens, and you soon find out that (SPOILER) the whole world is put together by Mewt's wishes. So, actually, the main villain is your friend.
So, the whole story goes about "should we stay here or go back to the world the way it was?". Not well developed, though, feels kinda empty and senseless when the game ends, and it can be a problem if you're concerned about it.
But if you're not, the game system somewhat compensates this problem. Getting new jobs and learning new abilities can be quite addictive, and the game has, I think, 34 different jobs distributed by 5 races. Some are classical to FF games, like Black Mage, Dragoon, Thief, Time Mage and Blue Mage, some are not, like Sage, Assassin, Sniper...
The whole game is composed by missions, some of them tied to the main storyline, but most of them just optional. There's also a Law system which gest you penalized for not remebering some forbbiden actions during the whole battle.
Sounds are good, graphics are great, the story not so great. I finished the game today, and I was surprised when I noticed the last battle was the last battle... you don't get a "mission complete" feeling when the game ends, but even so, I would definitely recommend this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 for Gamecube Review. Well, well, well. Overall, it is a very fun game, but if you would like to beat it, you better have some serious time on your hands. Each race takes about 5 minutes. I only play for about an hour every day. Each race takes about a few times, like three, to get the hang of. So, you multiply 5 times three is fifteen. I can only beat 4 races each day. There are a lot. So, you better have som time on your hands.
Beyond that, it is an excellent game. It has a very limited replay value, but it will provide you with a whole bunch of entertainment. The cops are great. You can avoid them, but sometimes they can be pretty tough to. The game doesn't throw you into the hardest level there is right off the bat.
I would buy this game if was under, say, $25.
Ryan :-p | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Probably the hardest of the series, but a great compliment to diamond/pearl. I've been playing pokemon since the very first games came out over 10 years ago. The pokemon series has gone through some major changes since then, but they still deliver solid RPG's that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. I'd have to say Ruby/Sapphire are the most challenging of the series, but it's still a fun game with a lot of things to do. you could spend months trying to find all the secrets in the game and still not find them all. And if you're obsessed with capturing Legendary pokemon like I am, this is an invaluable part of your pokemon library (I bought this so that i could capture legendaries to transfer to pokemon diamond). It's slightly dated now and lacks some of the features and fluff of the new games, but it's still very fun and worth buying. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best 2002 Hockey Game on the Market. This is a very realistic NHL simulator for the Dreamcast. The graphics are amazing, you'll forget its just the Dreamcast you are playing. If you want the real thing, get NHL 2k2. EA's NHL 2002 is too arcady with the player boost and all that sillyness. NHL Hitz is 4 on 4 hockey that isn't even NHL style. Since I don't know if ESPN's 2002 hockey game will ever come out, and if 989's will be any good, this is my 2002 NHL game. I did a season with the Islanders and I was 29-4-8-1 and won the Stanley Cup (on the rookie default mode, I am doing another halfseason on medium soon). The sound is fairly decent, the commentary is OK, except that the commentary is repeated eveyr single game of the season, i got a little sick of "The Islanders have good young players, but they need veterans to show the kids the ropes" every single game I played, sometimes twice or thrice in a game. Unless you like arcady, non realistic, non NHL style hockey, get NHL 2k2 for your Dreamcast. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Portable Gaming Nirvana. I had an original GBA and it was a great system, but when I heard the new GBA SP with the backlit display, I knew I had to get one. When it release, I immediately purchased one.
Not only the GBA SP smaller than the original GBA along with the backlit display, but the batteries are rechargeable and last a long time. The SP is comfortable to use and the backlit is a god send since now you can enjoy it in any condition. I like taking it to work or school with me during the slow times. Along with all the great games, this is a must have product. Props to Nintendo for making a great product even better. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
9 years later... still holds up aight. Back when online play was only for rich kids... I got the honor of playing this online at a friends house. At the time it bothered me that it required monthly online payments for online mode (this has nothing to do with the rating itself, it just kept me from going on) and compared to internet nowadays dial up is a joke. However back in the day if you were online with this you were riding pretty fat. I'm rating this based on how its held up 9 years later without online play -- I heard that online play is still possible but I'm not smart enough to figure that all out. People who still purchase dreamcast games and other dated titles have a certain view and different appreciation for games than ones who jump on the newer titles...who knows maybe you appreciate both... to each his own. The graphics in this game were good at the time and though game play was limited I got my money's worth. Not many good rpgs came out for Dreamcast so Id consider this and pt 2 one of the better ones. If you don't own Skies of Arcadia in my opinion the consoles best rpg I'd recommend saving up for for that on first. However if you want a decent, EXTREMELY BARGAIN rpg go for it. BUT BEWARE you need the serial number of the particular game ( mine was on the inside center piece of the case) to even boot this up. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cool, but not AWESOME. Well, the idea of video on the game boy advance is nice, but watching them gets old quick. The videos on the cartridge are great, but once you've seen it once, it will get very boring. Enough with this. The video is not colored properly or not colored at all in some spots. If you play this with a regular GBA, it will be hard to see it. If you play with a DS, you can see a small pattern in the colors, which look like small squares (slightly different color than the other) equally spaced away from eachother. These do not make the video any worse or any better. If you're thinking of buying a GBA Video, buy the SpongeBob ones, they are way more entertaining. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game is awesome. Before Fire Emblem's release last year, I had almost no interest in any type of RPG's at all, and when I picked it up about a month ago, I couldn't believe the storyline's crispness and intrigue. I had never really been vexed by a game's storyline and the characters (other than Halo), and my interest in RPG's has been found. When Fable comes out for XBOX in March, I might have to buy it and the XBOX to go with it. Until then, I'll enjoy Fire Emblem and its mysteries, and I encourage you to do the same. Anyone can play it without much trouble- that's what makes it such a great game-its gameplay will satisfy gamers and newcomers alike from several types of gaming genres, including turn-based and real-time strategy, and RPG's. Fire Emblem has a little something for everyone-I'm glad I discovered it, as Fire Emblem is the only game I own for any system... and I have not been disappointed. Bottom Line.... I give this game 5 stars for outstanding gameplay and storyline. Great games really do come out on 32 Bit systems. Wow... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Addictive but pointless. Animal Crossing was really addictive at first, it was also somewhat fun for the first few months but after you get your expansions for your house and all the furniture you want ... there is really no point to it. Paying off Nook may take a while but in actuality, it only takes a couple of months of Stringfish, you're done.
Getting ALL the items will take a long time but getting most of the items, especially the ones you want won't take very long, especially if you're the cheating type and go and search up cheats and/or codes on the internet, it definitely doesn't take as long.
A good thing about this game are the NES games you can have in your house and also play the ones in other people's homes. The best one would have to be Wario's Woods. Talking to the people in town is different and the jobs can be worth while at first but once again, after a couple of weeks ... it's repetitive and gets extremely boring.
Seriously, this game has no storyline. It's a pointless game yet it can be addictive for the first few months you have it. If you keep a journal in your house, and you own this game for over a year or 2, you will notice how empty some of the months are because you never play.
It's almost near impossible to make the well happy, the gifts from the mayor are stupid, worthless and again pointless and Nook, Rover and Mr. Resseti never shut up. They talk and talk and it's so annoying. Rover is the worst, you just want to get to the other town to get one thing and he blabs on about some crap you already know about since this is your 100th visit.
This game can be a good buy, if you really, REALLY like it ... but it will only last a couple of months before you put it on the shelf and it starts to collect dust. I would suggest you buy it at a pawn shop for cheaper if you like it rather than spend the extra money on a game you'll never play again once you've "beaten" it (by that I mean pay off your loan, etc). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Greatly exceeded expectations. This bluetooth controller has a great design and feels surprising very solid for a controller at this price point.
Being able to have a clip that holds your phone really make your phone feel as it has transformed in a Gameboy/Nintendo DS. The clip neatly folds into the controller which is awesome. Most of the other bluetooth controllers I've seen don't have this feature and instead come with a separate bulky clip that attaches to your controller. This controllers overall design is pretty amazing and has a fairly slim profile with a design aimed at easily sliding into bags without the buttons snagging.
Setting up the bluetooth connecting my android phone (Nexus 6p) was extremely easy and took less than a minute. After the initial setup of connecting the bluetooth your phone remembers the device and your controller connects to your phone in literally 3-6 seconds.
I would highly recommend this for anyone interested in turning their phone into a game console. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Play the game before you review it. I am so sick of everyone giving this game bad reviews. Quit your whining!
This is by afr the best baseball video game availible and the bets on the Dreamcast. What's up with people complaining abou the graphics? They are better than last years version.
Then they compalin about the defense. First of all they compalin about haivng auto fielding then they complain about fielding being too hard! Fielding is very easy.
The pitching is amazing. Every pitcher pitches exactly like they do in the Major League's. From Curt Schilling to Tom Glavine to Roger Clemens. They all pitch just like they actually do i the MLB. Also having hot and cold zones for each batter helps you get your opponents out much easier.
The hitting is also great. Last year it was impossible to score at all, but this year there's always a mix of pitching duels and games with a lot of runs. Hitting only takes the use of the joystick and one button unlike some other systems games where it takes 3 buttons to do one thing.
There are only a few things that bug me about this game 1) You are called out stealing a lot when you should bbe safe 2) After hitting a homerun wheter you're Sammy Sosa or Livan Hernandez they all run around pumping their fists int he air, no Sosa leap, no nothing. 3) Every once in a while you will hit several homeruns in a row, which leds to blow-outs against the computer 4) On rookie level you can see where the computer is going to pitch before they pitch, it is so easy I scored 22 runs before the ocmputer got an out
This is an amazing game and is a must-have for Dreamcast owners. The ebst Dreamcast baseball game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ahead of Its Time. The Visual Memory Unit is for Sega's Dreamcast game console and connected to the systems controller to interface with games. It was a truly innovative, but underutilized accessory by game developers who used it to simply save data, which it did wonderfully. The V.M.U was more than a glorified memory card; it was something that could easily enhance any game, if only a little extra time was invested into the overall product. Unfortunately only a modest handful Dreamcast titles took advantage the V.M.U, like Jet Grind Radio, Power Stone, Shenmue and Street Fighter Alpha 3 among others that added extra features or mini games. The Visual Memory Unit design resembles a miniaturized version of Nintendo's original Gameboy. The LCD screen is placed above the D-pad and other buttons, which are situated close together., but the whole unit fits nicely in the palm of your hand. Even though the 200 blocks of memory on the V.M.U is enough to store numerous average sized save files, it leaves very little room when saving games like Sega's classic 2K sports series that require more space. Perhaps because of the modest storage size, but files aren't prone to being corrupted, even after nearly a decade. Overall, the Visual Memory Unit is a necessity for any Dreamcast owner, but I'd highly recommend purchasing a spare as a backup (units can even interlock to exchange files). Beware though, the V.M.U drains batteries at an alarming rate, but time sure does fly when your having fun! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Check the version. I don't think many reviewers realized they were leaving feedback on the wrong item. Action Replay is a great tool for other systems. I've been very pleased with all other systems I've invested in the device for. Gamecube is NOT so fortunate. For gamecube, the action replay MAX is the device that allows self-input codes in addition to the preloaded ones, and seems to be somewhat rare, and thus hideously expensive. This is another version of the device where you can ONLY use the preloaded codes. I had never suspected they would make a device so useless. If the code you want is preloaded, GREAT! But don't expect to be able to do manual input of codes you find online, as with other Action Replay products. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Basketball game ever. I went into Circuit City and played NBA 2K1 with my best friend for about 30 minutes. I just couldn't get away from it. The street ball option is the greatest thing in the world, I could've played that all day. Swatting your opponents shot is just great. Instead of it just falling right beside them after they block it like other games, sometimes in 2k1 they will block it so hard it goes out of bounds and hits the fence. The graphics are still flawless, and gameplay is better in my opinion. In 2k1 it isn't as easy as NBA 2k to block a shot. I remember when I'd be playing 2k, you could get blocked so easy. The game is great, and I really recommend this to any hardcore NBA fan. FIVE STARS!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Oh Nintendo, how I worship thee. Being a child of the mid to late 80s, a Nintendo was my life for much of my youth. Fond memories of Mario and Zelda and Tetris abound. As the Nintendo (what everyone calls an NES these days, but back then it was just a "Nintendo," then the SNES was the "Super Nintendo") was a beautiful piece of work, so is this GBA SP.
I had been putting off getting an SP. I'd bought a GBA when it came out, and by golly it was good enough for me until the DS. But a chance meeting with a preview article of the Classic Series melted any reservations I had about re-buying a Gameboy.
As I write this, the beautiful, sensual GBA is sitting on my desk. I will not lie about my fervent Nintendo fangirlism, so the rest of this review will probably sound kinda weird to any of you new-generation Sony worshippers.
The sleek lines of this handheld blow me away every time I look at it. Surely it is superior to every previous iteration of the SP. The slightly shiny silver outside - complete with a row of lines representing the top of the NES console. A classic red and black Nintendo oval logo complete the top half. The bottom as you may expect remains true to its roots as well. But the real prize is inside the flip-top screen.
Open up this GBA SP and prepare to remember why Nintendo is your god. The original Nintendo controller represented in new, squareish glory. The D-pad and buttons are a bit different, sure, but everything else makes me want to dig up my old controllers and stare at them, then switch to the SP, then switch again. It's really beautiful.
The SP, even with the new improved backlight, does kinda sit a bit uncomfortably in your hands compared with the first GBA. Plus the headphones thing (where you need a special adapter, etc). BUT! For anyone who has even ever ~looked at an NES, this GBA SP will make you want one. It has a tantalizing, hypnotic song that it will sing to you.
So, if you're debating whether or not you really need a GBA SP, the answer is now a resounding YES! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's...so...beautiful. When I was a kid, I didn't have many games. In fact, all I had was a Game Boy Color and a handful of cartridges.
One of those cartridges was Mario Golf. It was a golfing RPG with great music, unforgettable characters and a whole world to discover. It was perfect, and I loved it. It couldn't be topped.
Fast forward to yesterday. I'm a collector now, and I've played tons of RPGs and golf games. Even the Tiger Woods games had a leveling system, but there just was a lot missing, so I'd keep going back to Mario Golf on the GBC.
I played Mario Golf Advance Tour yesterday. And aside from a few changes and upgrades, as well as a different story that takes place after the first game, it's like an HD remake of the original.
And it's just so perfect. It's so wonderful to see all my favorite courses and characters again, to once again climb the golfing ranks and take on the Mushroom Kingdom's best.
10/10, 100/100, best game that isn't Mario Kart DS - IGN | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Super Smash Bros is the best fighting game out for the GCN. For fist-to-skull action, this fighting game is the best. You beat up everybody and it is so fun! You can use 25 classic nintendo characters in combat against each other with awesome moves and sweet combos. Each character has four speacial abilities and three smash attacks that be charged up and unleashed to destroy your opponents. With great items like a machine gun that shoots automatic and charges up, a giant swinging hammer, and mushrooms that can turn you to giant or shrimp. You can play four types of multiplayer with time match, bonus, grab the coins, and stcok match(lives). You can also do a tournament with all humans or mixed with CPUs and up to 64 fighters, and there are cool speacialized melles like giant, stamina, and camera where you can take pictures of the action. ASnd when your by yourself you can practice, play classic, adventure, or all-star ( which you unlock later ) and do event matches. You also have the option to do multi man melees fighting wireframes, smash a sandbag with a baseball bat as far as you can, or do a break the targets test from classic mode. You also collect trophies of everything form Sherrif, to pokeballs, to samus's starship, to the characters thm selves and earn coins to buy them in the lottery too. And there are more than plenty of secret caharcters, stages, and modes of play to unlock trhat are awesome. All of the characterrs have varied moves that gives the game more diversity. It never gets boring. And you can set your level of challenge from 1-9 and set handicaps, you can even do a team match like three on one or two on two. If you have a fvorite character for super smash.... My personal favorite is Kirby. Buy his game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Poor picture quality where the colors are all sorts of . Does it work? Yeah but I have to have the connection on the Dreamcast side juuuuuuuust right or it 1. Doesn't work at all, 2, Poor picture quality where the colors are all sorts of messed up, 3. A really loud annoying buzzing from the speakers on top of a poor picture. If yours doesn't seem to work just wiggle the connection on the Dreamcast side until you get a better picture and sound. This isn't an issue for me since my Dreamcast isn't played often so I don't mind having to mess around with the cables to get it to work. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worth the price. Received this item on time. Item itself had some type of smudge on the side and front, took a little to clean. Disc was clean and basically flawless. Installed unit onto the gamecube and inserted the disc. Took no time to load, no glitches. Slightly dissapointed that Nintendo had to leave a border on the screen but it is customizable and after getting into a game is completely unnoticable when changed to black. Many cool themes for the border as well, along with a timer alarm up to 60 mins for any purpose. Screen filter options. Dissapointing factor controller buttons not customizable but gives you two select options. Also has a change game pak option that allows you to change cartridges without turning the machine on and off. Very excited to add another huge game library to the big screen, which is the main selling purpose. **Upon buying this make sure the screws on the back of any game cartridges are tight, had a loose one and was not able to get it out of the slot had to manually ease it out with a flat surface to prevent scratching.** | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent Game with One MAJOR Flaw. San Francisco Rush 2049 is an EXCELLENT game in the arcades. However, the DreamCast version uses an extremely inept control layout which DOES NOT allow the possibility of using the left and right arrow buttons for steering. Control with the stick is slow and touchy at best, and certainly not everyone can afford to go buy a steering wheel just to have some measure of car control in the game. Those who are unaccustomed to using the left-hand control stick should definitely avoid the DreamCast version of the game if they do not already own or cannot afford to acquire a steering wheel. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
How it all began. The Sega Game Gear was the first handheld that Sonic appeared on. I have to say, the Game Gear was a little bit futuristic because it looked more like a Game Boy Advance.
In this video game, Dr. Eggman has built a robot factory on top of South Island. He has captured all of the animals and put them inside his robots to be his slaves and serve his evil purposes. What's worse, his robot factory is polluting the island, which means the wildlife will soon die. Only one hero can save the island--the hero with the type "H" personality (H for hedgehog, that is.) That's right, It's Sonic!
The reason why I like this game is because it is very clever and the graphics are great, and it has really cool music for each stage. Hidden in each stage, you will find a Chaos Emerald. Collect them all to reveal the happy ending. If you end a stage with at least 50 rings, you will get to go to the bonus stage. I like the idea of the pinball-like bonus stages.
Overall, 5 stars. A super fun Game Gear game. Once you play it, I'm sure you will agree. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You think you're a Smash Bros. geek. Fist off, if you have a GameCube, you are contractually obligated to own this game. Really, I'm serious.
There is no other game that I have played as much as this one. To prove it, check out the stats and see if you compare:
Play Time: 200 hours 23 minutes
Single Player: 33 hours 00 minutes
VS. Time: 167 hours 22 minutes
Combined VS.: 387 hours 46 minutes
VS. Match Total: 4,420
Time VS. Match: 2,315
Stock VS. Match: 1,816
Coin VS. Match: 88
Bonus VS. Match: 69
# of VS Contestants: 10,163
KO Total: 26,071
Self Destruct Total: 5,544
Total Damage: 3,928,894
# of Trophies: 278
All multiplayer levels and characters have been unlocked, as well as all customizable features of the multiplayer (score display etc.).
Favorite character? None. My friends and I no longer choose who we play as. It's done randomly to prevent anyone from choosing last and getting the advantage of knowing who you're playing against.
Do I recommend this game? Of course I do. But be forewarned, the deeper you get into it, the more time it sucks away from your life. Even after playing for at least 233 hours (not including playing on a friend's or relative's machine), we still find things out about the game we didn't know or do things that have never been done before. The depth of the game play is incredible. Once you have mastered all basic moves, then you get into smash moves, then you learn to shield, then you learn about midair dodges, sidestep dodges, rolling dodges, grabs and throws, the ability to jump off of walls, "R" canceling on down smash moves, etc., etc., etc.
Buy it. I mean it.
Bill Smith | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Works perfectly with Wii. I ordered this microphone used and apart from some very minor scuffing arrived in excellent condition and works perfectly. I was a tad skeptical at first due to all the reviews about this microphone not being compatible with the Wii, however I need not have been concerned. I don't normally write reviews but since no one else had mentioned something I felt to be important, I figured I would clear that up, the Gamecube Microphone plugs into the Memory Card Slot, it works with the Wii exactly the same as with the Gamecube. My guess is some people were not aware either that their Wii had Gamecube Memory Card slots of were unaware of their location. The Gamecube Memory Card slots are located under a second flip panel on the top rear section of the Wii (when upright) directly behind the panel containing the Gamecube Controller slots. I hope this helps :D | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not perfect, but c'mon. Those of us who own the Cube and not a PS or PS2 shall rejoice in this game for what it is! Personally, I had a blast playing through this game, and still replay it if only to unlock all the special items and demos. Now, maybe my view is a bit skewered here as I have never played the original MGS, and I've only been able to catch glimpses as people I knew hyped over and played Snake Eater. But I truly enjoy this game, and respect it as a flawed, but well done remake.
Now, first and foremost, let's cover gameplay, the basis of any videogame. The controls are messy to start with, which I'm assuming is due to the transition from the PS version to the Gamecube version. However, they do not make the game unplayable. After asking myself, 'why must I press 2 buttons to pause the game/use my codec' and 'how is Y suddenly the action button' I adjusted to these controls, and they became as second nature as the controls to any other game I've played. The levels. Now, bear in mind that when this game claims to be a merge of MSG and MSG2, it really means this game is MSG with MSG2 graphics and features. So no, there is no Raiden or any aspects from the 'Sons of Liberty' storyline. This is purely the first MGS game polished and shined for a more pristine look and newer age. Of course, some of the added features prove unnecessary for gameplay. I never really ended up having to hang over railings or hide in lockers to escape danger, although it was nice having tranquilizing guns... Still, the features offer more up for experimentation and replay value. Wanna go a little crazy and mess with guards? There are plenty of options, none of them really crucial. Just play around with them for fun! The camera can be a pain, but that's why I found myself relying on the radar more than my own eyes, and to be honest I haven't even attempted playing the game without the radar... As some may know, the camera is fixed above or to the side of Snake, giving you a good view of yourself and immediate surroundings, but little else. To get first person view, you have to push and hold Z, which is a pain because... well... you're limited only to being able to side step and shoot in this view. Being a game based on stealth, I do wish they offered more on the lines of being able to assess your surroundings in first person.
Now, for the 'other stuff.' As many know, MGS is infamous for its lengthy and plot ridden cutscenes. The ones here are particularly lengthy, due to being completely redone. Can we say, 'Matrix?' Now, let me say the graphics and correography of the cutscenes are AMAZING. Even beautiful at times! Sometimes, however, it's just too much. Some of the cutscenes are incredibly engaging, and others are just... there. The voice acting, as many also noted, has been redone with a few changes. Let me set the record straight. Most of the actors are indeed the same from the PS version. But in some cases, the delivery has changed for better or worse. (E.I. Ninja's new voice over, Mei Ling's loss of accent...) The acting quality ranges from excellent to sub-par, but sometimes it's just the sheer amount over dramatization in the scenes that make some of it laughable, I'm afraid. The music... well, I loved it... but having never heard the original OST, I can't very well make a comparison, now can I? Still, everything seemed in place there. Overall, great graphics, spiffy new cutscenes, (albeit, over-dramatic, long winded...) and a fine soundtrack. The Codec bits are the same animations from the old PS version, I believe... a little hokey looking for such a newly polished game, but no drawbacks outside of some of the conversations once again being longwinded...
Honestly, in order to enjoy this game, you must be willing to get thoroughly engaged in the characters and plot. Hideo Kojima really created a world for these characters to exist in, and a time frame to match. The games act almost like interactive movies, where you're the one that in part determines the outcome. There's a lot you can take and enjoy from this game if you're into it. If not, then go for something else. Also, don't let appearances confuse you. You may be the guy with the gun, but more often than not, shooting everything in sight will only lead to disaster. Be prepared to run, duck, crawl, and hide to be successful in this game; but don't forget to have a little fun with the new features the Gamecube version exclusively offers to this classic title! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
it is up to YOU to decide. UGA is one of my favorite companies along with TREASURE because of their brilliant games like REZ and Space Channel 5 for the deceased Dreamcast. If you've played both REZ and Space Channel 5, then you will know UGA's refreshing creativity(I consider REZ as something beyond being 'video game'). Although their games don't sell well like other blockbusters, their games stand as the testament of video game maker's pure intention of creating a 'GAME' in the video game industry... testing and experimenting their passion for the video games and letting gamers to share their passion; and that's where my respect for UGA comes from.
When I saw this Gameboy Advance version, I knew that it was pretty much similiar to the Dreamcast version by looking at the pictures on the back. I still bought it because I loved the first game so much...why not try portable version, right?
Well, frankly, I have to be honest with this one; I was disappointed. Of course, this is Gameboy Advance version... you are not gonna get something similiar to the Dreamcast version-
however,
First of all, they have pretty much transported the same game from the Dreamcast version. Although they have twitched some sequences here and there, it's pretty much the same game. So nothing is really new for those who've played the Dreamcast version.
Second, one of the reasons Dreamcast version was so excellent is because of Ulala's flawlessly, seamlessly executed dancing move(man, I don't know why but the way Ulala does dance is so,so.....let me put it this way; 'There's something about Ulala'); the game suffers alot when Ulala's trade mark of 'sexy' dance can not be executed with smooth motion due to console's limitation.
Lastly, I do not judge a game by its length except when game does not offer much to the player. The Dreamcast version was pretty short,meaning you could probably finish it in an hour. However, it was worth it because of its refreshing and unique experience I could have from playing it. This Gameboy Advance version, however, is a different story. It was pretty short, again, finished it in less then an hour. However, the same kind of experience I had with the Dreamcast version was nowhere to be found except few recognized scenes, which only brought my old memories back from Dreamcast version even more.
I couldn't help but play the Dreamcast version again after finishing this game on Gameboy Advance... and wow... and that's all I could say..'wow'
Well, I don't know- It's still a fun game if you are looking for some dancing/rhythm game for your Gameboy Advance; however, I WOULD ONLY RECOMMEND THIS GAME ONLY IF EITHER YOU HAVE NOT PLAYED THE DREAMCAST VERSION, OR WAS ABLE TO BUY IT AT A RELATIVELY LOW PRICE. However if that is not the case, then I don't really recommend it...may be I could still recommend this one RELUCTANTLY(I'm usually very biased when it comes to reviewing my favorite games, however, this one just doesn't quite get my 'biased' view somehow...)
I hope that you would enjoy what UGA and Ulala have to offer!
PS: Make sure to play this game with THE HEAD PHONE! It sounds so much better! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
In Need of a DS update. There is no denying how fun it is to play a good SF2 on a portable game system and this GBA version is truly enjoyable! That being said, us Nintendo fans are sorely missing out when you compare this game to the newer and far superior SF Alpha Max for PSP. What we need is a new updated version for the NDS with serious controller enhancements! Why the game limits your ability to customize the controller is baffling to me. And the sound is a little dreadfull as well. Thankfully the graphics are surprisingly well done and the animation is good as well. Overall I would give the game a 3.5 on graphics and content. I love the redone anime style character screens and placeholders and if you can get used to the forced control schemes that limit you to only 4 button, then game plays quite well...But the burning question is if PSP can deliver a perfect translation of Darkstalkers or SF Alpha, then where is the love from Capcom and Nntendo? Where is the new SF release for the more robust, powerful, and capable DS? And how bout some nice innovative enhancements that utilize the DS second screen such as character bios or match/rank info while in battle...Let's get creative and revitalize SF for the DS generation! Until then...if you can find this game it is a worthy pickup to satisfy the SF gamers on the go like myself! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not quite the desired experience. I Purchased Cabela's Big Game Hunter used in "Like New" condition from Noram International Partners, Inc. Package arrived on time, but it was dirty and had some light scratches. I cleaned it carefully as the precautions booklet instructed and tried to play it. It started out fine but every time I leave the lodge or half the time I go to another place or leave a place it tells me the Disc can't be read and I need to refer to my systems manual for help. So I'm sure this game would be much more fun if you could play it more smoothly without problems and having to restart constantly. I tried to find out if there were other problems with it but it's very frustrating when you constantly have problems so I haven't gotten very far with it. I didn't want to bother returning it since it's not entirely dysfunctional and because I only spent a little more than five dollars for it. But maybe I can get it buffed and see if it plays any better.
Review of the game in general is it is more challenging and is more complicated game play then some of the other Cabela's Hunting Games although those ones were for PS2 and this is for GameCube and GameCube Controllers have more buttons to be used. If you have trouble with using several controls at a time or don't like complicated games this might not be the game for you. If you like Hunting and like to stick to the rules and regulations of real life hunting there are plenty of those to pay attention to so be careful. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
They don't check if there products are working properly before shipping them . <div id="video-block-R1VUN483I45LEK" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1P-dF2qYIS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Tc7TVdVpS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Do NOT buy from this seller. They don't check there products to see if they even work properly. I received a red sp and when I received it the battery was already dying. So that indicates they didn't even check if it was able to charge or not. And guess what. My main issue was having the sp to charge. Wouldnt you know ! The sps charging port was messed up and the only way it would work is if you wiggled the rail end of the charger where it connects to the charging port to get the charging led to come on. So they don't even bother checking their own products and want to send you defective ones. So take your moneys elsewhere. You aren't getting your moneys worth with RAVENHOLM ELECTRONICS. Should honestly be reported to the BBB. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Arcade Classic has a New Style. Space Invaders is back from the past and is juiced-up to the maximum Game Boy Advance capabilities. Your enemies are now 3D mega-villians with enhanced firepower. The game contains superb special-effects along with a fun and challenging 2-Player Mode. You are now equipped with a laser beam, flamethrowers, and a powerful neutron blast to blow your enemies away. Along with all these new features, there are also bonus power-ups and special weapons unique to each world that you can get by accomplishing certain tasks in the game. And if you ever get bored of the new and improved version of the game (which is almost impossible) you can always play the arcade original that hasn't been changed at all. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
. Hello Everyone.
I'd have to say that this is one of my favorite games for Gamecube. This is one of the best Zelda games too! At first I was not gonna buy it because of the whole graphics ordeal and the sailing seemed weird. BUT I did. One of my best gaming decisions in a really long time!!!! w00t! The graphics, in all honesty, look good. They do. They help you get sucked into the world. If it was anything else. The game wouldnt flow. The fight scenes would probably look awesome while everything else looks really horrible. It all goes with the theme. The story of the game is really great too. I think how the plot is set up, according to the Ocarina of Time, is great. They couldn't have put it in a better spot. The game play is really great. There are tons of different items now while still keeping the originals. (the best in my opinion) There are a bunch of new bosses. With some of them see a teensy bit familliar they are really great. In my mind, Majora's Mask doesn't even exist, it was so horrible so i don't even know if there are any similarities from that....strange...peice of work. And the sailing is good too. While your in your boat, you can do so many things and find many different islands. Each one seems as if they are from different games. In Link's home island, it is all warm and cozy. But on they next island you sail to, its full of enemies ans completely different. The whole wind controlling thing really isn't a big part of the game to be honest(again) You just use it to get around, you don't use it for anything else. There are still enenmies, fairies and all those good things. There are many puzzles and tricks and bosses to figure out and deciphir. The game is really great and I hope that the Zelda Series continues on major platforms. (Not the gameboy crap which aren't half as good as the real thing)
Gameplay- 9.5/10
Graphics- 10/10
Story- 9/10
Controlling Link/Camera Views- 8/10
Items- 9/10
Bosses/Characters- 9/10
Transportation (Walking,Sailing)- 9/10
Ganon/Main Enemy- 10/10
Healing- 6.5/10
Worlds/Islands- 10/10
Overall- 90/100 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Among the Elite. Advance Wars was what I thought to be the best game made for GameBoy Advance until Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising came along and blew it out of the water. This game deserves much more than 5 stars. Don't listen to the advice the review titled: Science-Fiction + War Tactics = Blah has to give. For if you read it closely enough you'd realise that this person hasn't even bought the game! I quote: "after all the reviews and coverages I've read about this game the only new unit is the horrible neo-tank. That is why it deserves a 2." This statement is parshally true though because even though the Neo-tank is the only new unit in the game it is far from "horrible". Infact it's the best unit in the game and it looks quite cool. But there are many other aspects to this game which make it better than Advance Wars. I'll name them: the plot is much more interesting, theres many more levels, you get to be all of the new and old CO'S, theres a new building which is a Missle Silo (you can only fire each of them once though), you can buy maps much easierly, theres more data on your hands, and finally each CO has 2 powers a regular one and a Super one. (I think I may have missed a couple of new aspects to the game.) Well that sums it up hope this review helped you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best wheel I ever owned. This wheel is an unbelievable product and value, not just for the price but at any price. Thats the bottom line.
If you have Nascar Thunder '03 or any other racing game for the cube, you must get this wheel! I was skeptical at first because every console wheel I have ever owned was useless. This wheel does not just rumble it actually has force feedback, meaning the wheel pulls back to center and against you just as if you were in a real car. In Nascar Thinder '03, if you set the car up loose the wheel will be loose. If you change the wedge to tighten up the car during a pit stop, the wheel will tighten up as well. If you are in career mode and your chasis is in bad condition, the wheel center position will shift and will make it harder to steer properly.
It has all of the buttons on the wheel that the standard controller has minus the C-stick and analog stick (you don't need them). While the pedals are not necessary, I reccomend them because they provide a better overall experience. The wheel improved my performance on the track vs. a controller by 3 or 4 seconds on each lap.
The wheel is well constructed and surpassed all my expectations. Same for the pedals. Logitech has a great quality product that is OFFICIALLY licensed by Nintendo (the only wheel to be so) and works great. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Superb. I originally bought speed devils when it first came out(probably cause there was a lack of good racers for the DC) and a friend and i became painfully addicted to it. We spent days upon days wasting our lives in front of the TV playin it. So, when i saw they had revamped it for online i was a little curious. By the way, im not the kind of person to buy games unless im pretty sure about them. So, after i played SDOR, i fell in love all over again. I have lost a job as well as a girlfriend to this thing. SO DONT BUY IT IF YOU WANT TO HAVE ANY SORT OF PERSONAL LIFE! Really, im serious. It plays so well and looks beautiful. Not to mention the online play is darn near flawless. You will get hooked! So be warned! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best light for GBA. This thing is amazing! The light is SUPER-BRIGHT! It not only illuminates the screen, but it illuminates everything in the area. Playing in complete darkness is no problem whatsoever with this light. As an extreme example, you could even use this light as a small flash light. You can adjust the position of the light in such a way so that there's no glare on the screen. Additionally, it runs off it's own batteries (3 AAAs, which are included), so it won't drain the GBA's batteries. And it also makes a great screen protector.
The only (minor) drawbacks are that it's pretty heavy, and also it doesn't detach from the GBA easily.
This is easily the best light currently available for the GBA. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game looks like the best gamecube ever. Whoa! I've seen the latest screenshots, videos, and trailers of this and it looks like the best rpg ever! I even signed up for the newsletter. The storyline sounds pretty good and they said some of the game (like the dungeons) is gonna be like the Legend of Zelda. You have to move blocks and stuff. I am gonna love this game and you probably will too. The story seems great. Even the movie sequences are in anime. That will be pretty cool.
Anyway thats all. If you want to see some cool stuff about the game go to tales.namco.com, they give you videos, downloads, and alot of other stuff. I know you'll think this game is cool too if you look at it. And Im so glad I have a gamecube :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A perfect example of the GBA's power. Wow. I just finished Golden Sun and I can't wait to do it again. The backgrounds, spell effects, and the color are all amazing. Djinn summoning and utilization is intricate but simple, and add more interest to the combat system. The mono speaker doesn't do Golden Sun's great music and sound effects justice. Definitely get some headphones to fully appreciate them. There's never a lack of battles, either. Even if those get excessive, there are items and spells to reduce those encounters.
I haven't had the chance to go head-to-head in the Arena yet, but I'm confident that it's even better than battling a huge monster. The Arena is fun with just one person, too. In that case, it's like a "fight until you die" situation.
If I had any complaints, I think it would be that not being able to save at certain points after lengthy dialogue gets a little tiresome. All in all, I definitely recommend this game to any RPG fan, or even someone who hasn't played too man RPGs. This is a great introduction to them. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I cannot believe you call it a video game. This was one of the wost games I have ever played. It did not have replay value or even "play value" halfway through the game I was forcing myself to play this game because I payed for it. All you do is stun a ghost then suck it up. The bosses are also all the same. shoot a ball at a ghost to stu it then suck it into your vacuum. That is it. you do it over and over and over again it is soooo boring. I waoul acctually write my history essay than to play this game. DO NOT GET THIS GAMe. unless you get it free or are piad to get it. This was a very bad game and gave me a horrible intoduction to the gamecube. I recomend Sonic Adventure 2 Battle or Star Fox Adventures-when it comes out. I just cannot believe nintendo put their name on this game. I expected much more than this. But if you really must rent this game if you really think you want it then think you lkeep doing this over and ove believe me it is vewry boooring. I just acnnot believe this. PLEASE. I am warning you. You can also buy a controller and memmory card instead. I was SOOO disapointed1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cute and colorful but too childish. From a graphics point of view this game is very impressive. Sadly from a gameplay angle it's kind of limited and every level is basically the same thing.
This could basically be described as a side-scrolling beat-em-up, though the uncontrollable camera POV becomes very annoying. And compared with old-school games of the same genre, it doesn't hold up. Pow, biff, bam, smack! It just goes on and on for the whole game.
There are some levels that could have been cool, like the rooftop or subway stages. How cool would it have been to chuck the bad guys off the roof or onto the subway tracks? Very, but an invisible wall prevents this from happening. It's so disappointed that a lot of exploration is cut short. In the subway level trains rocket past in the tunnels on either side of you, but in the middle tunnel (where you battle loads of bad guys) there's no trains at all. Most levels are this way, there's just no REAL interaction with the environment.
The Streets of Rage games on the Genesis were better. It's the same thing. The city is overrun with thugs headed by a big boss. You beat them up and kill the boss. TMNT does not improve on this concept. Cute graphics though.
It's also kind of easy. The game is totally aimed at kids. I've seen better, I've seen worse. But I would suggest renting the game as it's long-time appeal is drastically short. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Underrated Portable. Cons: it's bulky and heavy, requires 6 AA batteries in an external battery pack in order to actually use it on the go, very short battery life, can't play master system games, lacks a reset button, certain games aren't compatible, or have issues with the nomad
Pros: 6 button layout works like a dream for fighting games, the D-pad is awesome, can play hundreds of genesis and megadrive games without a game genie, or a converter cartridge, the screen is pretty decent for a mid-90s handheld, the speakers are nice, and work great, it has a player 2 controller port, a headphone jack, and an AV out so you can plug it into a television, the powerback can not only boost the battery life, but it's also rechargeable
The nomad deserves a lot more than it gets. I mean, the only other portable that could play 16-bit games, was the turboexpress. I recommend this to any sega genesis and/or megadrive collectors, as it can play most imported games just fine. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is the game that started me on the franchise. In a world where Vampires are always teen heart throbs and don't actually kill people *cough* Twighlight *cough*, one video game franchise emerges...The Legacy of Kain. Not only do you get to kill an s#&$ ton of monstrous vampire offspring, you take their souls and in doing so, absorb their powers. The playing field is unique because of your ability to travel between the physical world and the spectral world. Oh yea, did I mention that your guy is a f&#%ing ghost come back to life just because he's pissed that he died? Yea, that part is important. So you claw and stab your way through the remnants of your past until you get...The Soul Reaver! The most powerful weapon in the game and it never leaves your arm because it fuses to you. Also it makes people explode and you can set people on fire. In short, this game is dope. And the series just keeps getting better with such games as Soul Reaver 2, Blood Omen 2, and the last game in the franchise so far, Legacy of Kain: Defiance | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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