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A superior fighting game! Worth the money. So the big question seems to be: Dead or Alive 2(DOA2) or Soul Caliber (SC)? I own both, and in all honesty, I find DOA2 to be the better of the two, despite having to shell out more money for it.
So what makes it better?
The graphics for one. SC was no slouch, but fabulous architecture does not make up for flat, geometrical fighting stages. DOA2 easily surpasses SC and earns many kudos for fabulous interior design, coupled with multi-tiered fighting stages (nothing like throwing someone through a cathedral window to the courtyard below, is there?). Also, the characters in DOA2 feel like characters moving through 3 dimensional space (their clothing moves with them) as opposed to wire frames with bitmapped skins. And their expressions match the task at hand, unlike Soul Caliber where the contestants look either constipated or happy to get beat up.
Two: the audio. Both SC and DOA2 have the original Japanese voice actors, but whereas SC makes a player cringe (horrible, horrible translation job), DOA2 makes it believeable. The voice acting is on the money. Whether a player likes the rock and roll BGM (with some asian and classical fusion) is a matter of preference, but it fits the overall feel of the came to a T.
Three: Lightening quick load times. The engine loads once before the fight and everything moves seamlessly from there.
Other noteworthy features:
Cut scenes which are a cut above. Visually, nothing compares. Some RPG fans might be screaming "you call that story development? " but they they get the job done - in style.
DOA2's hand to hand combat mode is pretty easy to pick up. You'll be flipping and kicking in under ten minutes (even my mother won a few rounds, and she NEVER plays video games). And the training mode is super friendly for those who want to master the aerial arsenal. Also, while the characters are each unique with their own moves, they're all pretty much evenly matched. There is no ONE super character. (It doesn't make much sense reality wise, but it makes for a great fighting game.)
Some people have complained that DOA2 lacks "secret" features, but I prefer having all the characters available as opposed to having to play countless rounds with characters I don't like to "unlock" my desired choice.
Of course, the game does have it's drawbacks: limited costumes, only 12 (or is it 14?)characters, way too many gratuitous panty shots (at least as far as this female gamer is concerned), lack of stage selection in survival and team battle modes, but the truth: you're not going to notice them. You'll be to happy with what IS available.
I'm glad I own both SC and DOA2, but if I could only keep one, it'd be DOA2. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game. This is by far the best video game I have ever purchased. You definatly get your money's worth from this game. It's challenging and has a perfect mix of fighting and problem solving. It's also a very long game. Even with a lot of playing almost every day it took me almost two months to finish. The worlds and different islands are beautifully programed as is the whole game. Every where you go the environment is intricat and interactive unlike some games where there are only a few main things like building or trees. If you like challenging fun games this is definatly the game for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
ICO on crack. One of the first things I thought while playing Prince of Persia: Sands of Time was, "Wait a minute, this is eerily similar to ICO." Indeed, if you've played Sony's first-party masterpiece then you will surely see the similarities. In both games, you solve action-oriented puzzles to make your way through lush and beautiful environments with an enigmatic woman by your side while occasionally fighting some annoying and repetitive monsters.
With all due respect to ICO, however, Sands of Time kicks everything up a notch and comes out all the better for it. The puzzles are more engaging, the plot is more interesting, the graphics are amazing, and the battles are slightly less annoying. The game clocks in at about ten hours long, but every minute of that time is incredibly entertaining.
If it weren't for the sometimes finicky and frustrating camera and the somewhat repetitive nature of the fighting, this would be a perfect game. Even with its minor flaws, though, it is definitely worth a purchase. Buy it on your system of choice (it's just as good on all three) and you won't be disappointed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A very glitchy experience. I bought this game after reading all of the extremely positive reviews comparing AOE to Advance Wars: Dual Strike.
After playing one match (and losing since I didn't read the instructions), I paused and pressed the quit option. My game immediately froze and made a humming sound. After turning it off, the game would NOT restart.
After taking the game back the same night and getting a replacement, I played a 2 hour long battle. But again, when I went to save my progress (and progress points!), the REPLACEMENT game froze and made a humming sound, and also refused to turn on again.
The game had some good qualities and ideas, and an amazing Library feature, all while converting a RTS to a turn based game like Advance Wars. And I know not every person will get a glitchy game or have any negative experiences with theirs. But based on my experience, I cannot give this game any higher than 1 star. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Unfortunately, these games are bootleg. I wish I could rate this 0 stars. For one thing, this is a bootleg game, as proven to me by a video game expert. For another, my data will from time to time erase due to some sort of creepy buzzing sound. My advice to you is to go to a store close to you to buy this. Many sellers on Amazon will sell you bootlegs like these, so it's a very unreliable source. Bootleg games if you don't know are fake games, generally made in Hong-Kong, and sold for money. There are 2 problems with this: 1. This is against the law. 2. The game will be much more prone to glitching than a real game made by Nintendo. Thank you for reading this review, and I hope you use this advice when deciding whether or not this seller is reliable. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good,and bad. Another Mario game, which actullay turns out to be quite enjoyable. there's something new about this, something that's normally in a Mario game, there are flaws. In almost every subject that I'm about to write about, which is sad.
Graphics: 9/10
Pros:
It's amazing how good the grahics are, very smoothed out, with lots of textures. I tell you, I've never seen a game so colorful, so bright. Almost everything is pretty well detailed.
Cons:
All the colors are great and fun in a Mario game, but there's just too much of that in this. It really bothers my eyes sometimes. I'm confused here, why is Yoshi all diferent. What's going on with Orange, Purple, Yellow, Pink?!?!? What happend to Green? It's really stupid, just because you gobble a banana, dosn't mean your going to turn that color.
Sound: 7/10
Pros:
Very well done in this game, I enjoy lishening to it. Backround music is enjoyable. A new small feature they added, is when Mario is weak and low on health, his voice will get quieter and weaker, a neat little feature.
Cons:
Mario's voice will bug you like crazy. When your bellyhopping, the "hah" noise is very distrating and annoying that I could round kick him in the throat so he couldn't say anything. The most downright annoying thing in this game, are the island fatties. When you talk to them, instead of giving you advise, they might say something like "Oh, I love the sunset tonight,".
Gameplay: 5/10
Sometimes I'll get a speed nozzle, spray the fatso's in the pants then I'll flee, with the speed nozzle, that's how annoying they are, you know, I think that the designers of this game ran out of ideas very quickly, because Mario's mission is to collect all the shine sprites (what happend to stars?). 20 of these sprites are in the hands of these fools on the island. It's really ridiculous. The levels are downright terrible, and you can only go for 1 shine at a time, were in SM64, you could get for 4 stars if you felt like it. It's rare that you'll be stomping anything, and the only point in doing so is to collect coins for health. Another thing about the levels, their all the same, nothing's defferent about any of them. SM64 we got volcano, desert, water worlds and SMS, we have paradise, that's it. Oh, there's a park of paradise, and a hotel of paradise, forgot to tell you that.
Secrets/Unlockables: 6/10
They put alot of this stuff in this game, 1/3 of the sprites are Secret. One thing I hate about this game, the blue coins. First off, it seems pretty neat, but when you discover that you need to get blue coins to help collect every single sprite, this turns into a hassle. Enough about all the bad stuff, let's talk about the nozzles. There are 3 types, a hover (makes you hover in air for a few seconds), a rocket (you can soar high in the air) and a speed nozzle (you can go 5x faster then you normally run). This gave the game some taste. The rocket nozzle helped me unlock 3 hidden sprites (which is actullay pretty good) and the speed got me about 7 hidden shines.
Contorls: 8/10
I don't know why people find the controls slopply, I say it works out well, very easy to learn too. Aiming the spray nozzle is tricky like 1 star people said, but it just takes a little practice to get good at it. The camera controls are very disrupting, sure you can move the camera, but if your in a certain spot, the camera won't move a notch.
Overall:6.5/10
The game is very enjoyable, but they changed the story a little to much to call it a Mario game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Long time fan. I'm always late to the gaming community - I just now asked for and received a Nintendo Micro for Christmas. I had a hankering to get my hands on the classics, and Tetris was one I knew I had to have.
I really don't understand why everyone is complaining about the 'world' backgrounds that fill the screen behind the blocks. It's really not that distracting from the game. There are options to toggle on or off, so if you don't want to see the piece outline, or don't want the option to save a piece for later, or see what piece is coming up, you can turn all that off. There are multiple levels and variations to the game play, so it should offer something for every player.
Great game, exactly like I remember playing back in grade school. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Strategy Game Yet For A Handheld. This game is one of the best games I've played. I am a big fan of strategy games, and this is on the top of my list. With three modes of play, three difficulty levels, this game will provide anyone with hours of fun. There are four levels, each one is a different time period, they are: pre-historic, medeivil, pirate, and space. The main thing you do in this game is create a fortress by stacking different shaped blocks on top of eachother. Now you may think, "o, this is just like tetris, I'm not wasting my money on a remake of a game that came out in the 80's." but it isn't. Sure the placing of blocks so they fit with eachother sounds boring, but when they all fit, they create wall sections of your thriving, or pitiful fortress. With every couple blocks that fall, there will be a twerp block, and cannon blocks, you can decide whether the twerp that will appear out of the twerp block will be either offensive, or defensive. The cannon blocks fall, and imediately (can't spell that word) start shooting at your enemy's fortress.
Overall, this game was great, and I would suggest that anyone who has a gameboy advance to purchase this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It worked, kinda. When I purchased the Genesis to PC USB Cable, I did so following one of the reviews here. I even purchased two new genesis controllers just to avoid the off chance that the controllers I had were broken. I consider myself a pretty tech savvy guy so when I plugged the cable in to my MacBook Pro, I expected everything to wake up and work. Unfortunately, because of the crazy configuration I attempted to use, the cable through my osx to parallels to windows 7 install, only half of the controllers worked. Not one controller, but, half of the D Pad on both controllers. Only the left and the up responded. After installing several programs on my osx install to test the controller, I gave up eventually an purchased two other usb controllers.
That's not the end of my story though. The problem is, I plugged it in to other computers and get mixed results. Some computers it works perfectly for, others it doesn't. I was hoping to find drivers for it... and had no luck with that. It's not fair to give this product 1 star, when it does work on some computers. But,I have to warn you to be very careful when purchasing this because there aren't any drivers for this, and troubleshooting is very difficult. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
great game! very competitive multiplayer. Since i really only have a Gamecube in my house's disposal i might as well buy a few of the best fps's to play with friends. this game really did the job! i have just about all other FPS's on the gamecube, but this one feel's the most real. I think this could be due to all the realistic enviornments like city streets. If you have ever played Unreal Tournament, it kind of like this game. Over 40 levels in multiplayer (after unlocking alot of them in single player), abut 30 character (also unlockable in single player), and about 5-7 game modes, you could never really get bored. dual wielding mechanics work like no other in this game. if you have both weapons in your hand, you shoot out of the left gun with L and the right gun with R, which i found very nice and immersive. i only give the game 4 stars because of the same color pattern throughout the entire game almost. its nearly just shades of brown, black, and a little red and blue dabbed here and there, making the game a little boring after playing for over 45 or so minutes. people say thats its a bad game because it has gritty graphics, but thats what makes the game feel a bit more hardcore- somewhat like the feeling you get playing Doom 64. i recommend buying it, but not for over $15. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Really Really Good I can't get off this gameboy cause of it. I play this about every day because ut is just an amazing game I just love it. I thing it's the best ff game out there (not counting fft 1 ffx ff7 ff 1-2) This was the first ff game iv'e ever played and you need to get it. It is the most tactical game i've ever played anyonr with a gameboy is recommended to get this game I'll rate it to
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the graphics are amazing compared to all the other game boy games out there and even though it has no movies you can see it has cutscenes
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I liked the music but theres no talking in it it's just like foot steps and swords arrows and rapiers
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This is succccccccccchhhhh a fun game i mean i love it soooooooooooooo much and if you have a game taste you have to try this there are five races Bangaa, Viera, Moogles, Human and no mous
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It is really good
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Good and Fast from Datel but the product. I ordered this product from Datel and it was WAY faster arrival time that I thought. 3 days from Florida to Oregon. The product its self wasn't to bad. I do enjoy Action Replay and I do have one for another system but one downside to this particular version is that you are not allowed to input any codes. Don't ask me why, I don't even know if they have even given a reason but it's not to bad. Another downside I had was that if you tried to select to many codes for the particular game you want then the system will either freeze or it will say that the save file is corrupted. I had to erase my entire card and that was definitely annoying. Overall, it's not a bad accessory but it would be nice if certain things had been implimented.
Note: THERE IS NO WAY TO ADD CODES!! I have noticed that some people say there is a way, but with this version of it there isn't a way. Unless someone could tell me how because I don't know of any possible way. As for the ability to use on Wii, I am not sure because I haven't gotten my Wii yet, I will this next weekend. OH! And do save often because if you don't and the game freezes, you will be pissed. ^_^ Happy Gaming! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Core system with no power cords, audio/video cord, and no controllers. All I got was a Sega Genesis. No power cord or Audio/video cord. No controllers! What the F??? I have to go out and buy those too?? So basically, I have a console with no way to power it. No way to connect it to my TV. No controllers? I ordered one game and have no way to play it? I thought Genesis does what Nintendon't. Guess again! At least I can play my old Nintendo games without this crap! Older games now have to be so broken up that you have to shop around to get every single item? Just to play? I only gave it four stars because it said core system. I paid my money and can't play anything unless I buy more parts??? I'm not too happy! Let's say someone gave you a sandwich. You get a knife and they said, make a sandwich. No bread. No meat. No toppings. Those are sold separate. No toppings. Also separate. I was hoping more than this! I basically have a system I can't use and a game I can't play! Maybe I should've gotten the Sega Genesis classic system that has games and controllers with it? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Castlevania. First thing you have to ask yourself before buying any of the Classic NES titles, is it worth it for this Classic NES title? Depends on your love for that particular series. For me, personally, there are very few in the Classic NES series that I feel is worthy of its' price. Castlevania is, at least to me. What I love most about this port of the classic is how challenging this game is. I'll agree with another reviewer in that only the truly hardcore, diehard gamer will probably finish this game. It's that challenging but well worth it. Do I recommend it? Definitely. Course, if you're looking for another Symphony of the Night, you're not going to find it here. However, it doesn't mean it isn't a great game. If you want to see where the series all began, this is the one to get.
Hopefully, Nintendo & Konami will rerelease Simon's Quest and Dracula's Curse in the Classic NES series, too. Those are classics worth owning as well. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Left, right, shoot shoot shoot. I'm not sure if a kid would like this toy, since the graphics are crude and the gameplay is simple bordering on boring. As a 34-year-old recovering video game addict, however, it's great. Most of these old arcade games haven't been seen at home outside of emulation collections. The emulation of "Space Invaders" is spot on, with no extra distracting variations to keep you from shooting rows and rows of advancing aliens. "Phoenix" is also decently represented here, stretched to fill the TV's horizontal screen but otherwise looking, sounding, and playing just like the arcade game. Also present is "Qix," a seldom-seen abstract game, which looks and sounds good but seems to have some speed issues. Lunar Rescue and Colony 7 round out the collection. I don't remember them from the old days, but they're simple enough to learn and discover. Both are playable in their own simple ways, but there seems to be some sounds missing from the Lunar Rescue game. The joystick requires a few AA batteries and is relatively sturdy for an inexpensive item. Unlike many of the other standalone machines like this, there are two sets of fire buttons so you can play left- or right-handed. If you like old games or want an inexpensive way to have an arcade at home, this set is worth checking out. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Who says side scrolling video games are dead. The action packed side scroller genre has made a triumphant return on a next generation gaming system. 'Viewtiful Joe' is everything one can remember from the prime of the old side scroller days plus a lot more. This game is an example of genre evolution at its very best.
The hero of this game is Joe; a regular guy who acquires superhero powers after being sucked in to the world of the movies. Joe can punch and kick his way through the game's many well designed levels, but the real gem of his powers lies in his ability to upgrade them. By completing levels or by spending earned V-Points (the game's currency), Joe can ammend his cadre of supermoves.
The most useful of Joe's abilities are his three VFX powers. These powers give Joe the ability to slow down, speed up, or zoom in on the game's action. The VFX powers are also used to solve puzzles contained within the levels. The powers lend themselves nicely to the game's easy to learn, fluid controls.
'Viewtiful Joe' uses cel shading for both its characters and graphic environments, which adds to both the intuitive atmosphere and overall feel of the game -- the game has a very well designed look that faithfully serves to enhance the gameplay experience.
If there is a flaw in the game, it would be that it's too short. However, the game itself makes a valiant attempt at remedying this problem by offering replay value in the form of unlockable characters and higher difficulty levels. (The game's default difficulty is set at just the right level so that, for new players, it remains challenging while not being frustrating.)
If you've been waiting for a good side scroller or are just looking for the next great action game, don't hesitate to pick up Viewtiful Joe -- it's one of GameCube's best! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I Highly Recomend This Very Fun Game. I Like This Game Alot, Its Very Fun. Its Very True To The Movie And It Makes You Feel Like Your Right In The Middle Of It! The CGI Is Good. It Looks Realistic. I Think This Is A Good Game For Everyone, Young Or Old. I Have To Admit I've Never Finished It Yet (And I've Had It 3 Years!) But Im Working On Beating It Soon! I Simply Never Tried To Finish, Its My Own Fault. The Game Is A Blast And I Did NOT Stop Playing Because I Was Tired Of It. I Stopped Because I Got A New Game And I Started Playing It Instead. (You Know How It Is) But I Like This Game And It Sure Is Fun! :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun but way too repetitive. Fun game for the gameboy. It's an RPG hack and slash. There is a card system that is pretty cool but you'll find annoying later on in the game. You need moogle points to get any "good" cards. Once you hit the second world set you'll find that you need to hit up the moogle store a lot. The game play is fun but gets old quick. After you complete 1/4 of the game you'll more than likely want to stop playing for a while. The game follows a pattern along the lines of; synth world, kill monsters, synth room, kill monster, fight boss, rinse, and repeat.
Unless you're into the series I wouldn't recommend buying it. Your best bet is to rent the game because it's pretty much useless once you finish it. The constant repetition in this games take the replay value out of it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best Tony Hawk game ever. Tony Hawk's PS 3 for Gamecube has better graphics and frame rate thanthe PS2. You actually skate around in real environments, there are pedestrians, cars, and streetlightsthat respond to you. People will try to knock you off your board while you're riding around, and when you cross the street, the streetlights will turn red. This game has it all, even if you're nota big skateboarding fan. Everyone of all ages can play this game and enjoy it. Tony Hawk's PS 3 has a high replay value because you neverdo the same things over and over. If I had to pick a first game for the Gamecube, it would be Tony Hawk's PS 3. I highly recommend this game! God Bless America. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Zelda goes twilight (spoiler-free. First of all, I'm not a gamer, at least not in the true sense. There is only one game I play, The Legend of Zelda. At this point, my review will be about Twilight Princess. I will not compare this game to anything other then the other Zelda titles I have played because as I said I haven't played anything else.
Like most Ocarina of Time fans, I have waited for 3+ years for this title. Like most fans when I saw that it was going to be delayed my first reaction was anger and alot of it! After assurances from Nintendo that they just wanted to make the game bigger and better, I saw sense. I was willing to wait if it meant this game would be BEYOND my wildest dreams.
Nintendo has succeeded.
The landscapes in this game are tremendous. However this is not to be compared to Wind Waker. Remember the hours of sailing? I remember saying to my son "Here honey, sail for me while I make a sandwich, OK?"
The 'graphics junkies' might not be too happy with the backgrounds, and if graphics are a priority over gameplay then don't bother with this game. Sorry, but I still love Ocarina of Time with it's 1998 graphics! While it's true that some of the backgrounds are muddy and the twilight realm can be overly blurred, it's still the best looking Zelda game ever. I would have liked to see some of the bright flashy colors of Majoras Mask, but in the long run it probably would have been too 'cartoony' for this dark title.
The gameplay is comfortable and familar. Link has all of his classic moves although some have said that they wish the spin attack would have been more like that of the Wii. On the Wii version of this game, the spin is done with the nunchuck and has to 'charge' for each use, ie. you hear a 'shwing' of a sword so you know the spin attack is recharged. However, on this version, the spin attack can be used over and over as in OOT. The complaint is that enemies will be too easy to kill just like in OOT. My simple suggestion is: don't use it that way then!
There are many new twists on Links arsonal of weapons, I won't give anything away here, but some of these are so foolishly fun you will catch yourself using up all your amumition just for the heck of it.
Links fighting moves are a little slower then OOT or MM. This title is more realistic so that goes with the territory. However it doesn't effect gameplay in my estimation, not like in Wind Waker. The Link of Wind Waker had an annoying habit of bumping his head on the stairs if he was rolling or if you were fleeing an enemy he would pause to jump up on a ledge. Well, I suppose he was a child in that game so I should give him a little slack!
You learn several new moves thoughout Twilight Princess that make battle that much more fun, however, nothing is too difficult to execute. In other words, you don't have to hit 3 or 4 different buttons to do a particular move. Watching my son play 'Lord of the Rings' on the PS2 makes me cringe. I just don't have time for all that! Ahhh, Zelda simplicity!
We have all come to expect side quests and puzzles from any Zelda title, and this game will not leave you dissapointed. However, I will say that one game in particular is alot more fun on the Wii because of it's motion sensing ability, but not to worry there are so many other things to do!
Some have complained about the cutscenes. Remember the cutscenes in OOT?
I always take a bathroom break when the 'goddess cutscenes' come on. How about that annoying owl?
However in Twilight Princess the game will prompt you to 'skip' so if you wish to jump that part, simply hit 'start' and voila, you go on to the next scene.
The characters have depth and back stories. MM really started the whole 'back story with emotion'idea and Twilight Princess takes this to a whole new level. However some of these stories are darker, and it's to be expected.
There is a sadness in Twilight Princess that is absent in the other titles. Some may not like this, but I think it gives Link and the rest of the characters a bittersweet quality, again, adding to the realism. Watch Links expressions in some of the cutscenes, and you'll see what I mean.
There is plenty of comic relief, however, and I caught myself giggling at some of the places Link visits.
It has been said that Twilight Princess is the spiritual successor to Ocarina of Time. How true that stamement is! So which game is better? Twilight Princess or Ocarina of Time? This argument will go on forever probably. However, in my mind the two can't be compared, and I feel it's unfair to do so. OOT was released in 1998, MM in 2000, after all.
For me, they are two very different games both in scope, feelings and character development.
To those who have never played a Zelda title and are thinking about this game, a warning, this title may just hook you. Graphics are nice, but remember, you can dress up a corpse, but it's still dead and has no heart. This game may be a little 'plain Jane' but it's full of life. Ocarina of Time is even more of a 'plain Jane' but is just as lively.
To those who have enjoyed other Zelda titles, let the storyline unfold and let the game stand on it's own. Twilight Princess is a game with heart and soul and depth. It's always darker before the dawn, but that makes fighting evil so much sweeter! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good, Basic All-Ages Platformer. Robots was a popular animated kid's movie, and Robots GBA lets you play in that same world on your GameBoy Advance. It's a good game for casual gamers.
This is a traditional side-scrolling platformer game, but in this case you're a robot moving through an industrialized world. You also have a little flying helicopter sidekick. So much in the tradition of several other buddy-games, you do your primary work with the main character, while solving certain puzzles by sending in the flying friend.
Along the way you find pieces and parts. Some of these get returned to people as quest items, in exchange for parts you need or simple thanks. Other items you get are useful in your inventions. You get a general "shape" indicator, and as you find parts, you try to figure out if they fit into that shape. Once you complete a given item, you can use it in your travels.
The game is designed to be easy to play and straightforward fun, and it certainly is that. You turn levers to get elevators to move. You fight your way through enemies, figuring out which weapon will take them down. You explore the corners of the cities, tracking down items that will come in useful.
There's no blood, no swearing, and no mature themes. It's all very straightforward and fun play.
Well recommended for platformer gamers, especially those who are younger or who are new to the genre. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great even after all these years. Like any `90s kid, I was obsessed with Power Rangers. That I received a Game Gear when I was a kid added to that fire; this and the movie version were the two games I played non-stop back then. I was hooked; it was too much fun.
Years later, long after my Game Gear has lost its ability to function properly, and dipping into the world of desktop and handheld emulators, I decided to pick up both titles and replay them to relive the glory days of my youth. It is with great joy that I can claim these titles hold up extremely well over the years.
If you're a fan of Tommy, then you'll want to play both games. This one has Rita as the main antagonist, and the whole largely revolves around the Green with Evil saga. Of course, each player has the same button presses, but each also possess their own special moves (albeit with the same combo). There are some better for close combat, and some better for range. I used to play as Tommy all the time as a kid, but I found myself this time playing with all rangers equally. Except Kimberly. Kimberly sucks.
Each level is mostly the same, with putties and the main boss, as well as Zord fights. Because this takes place before the first film, you're going to have the Green Ranger and all the dino Zords. In the movie version of the game, you get the White Ranger and the Thunderzords and Ninjazords, as well as battling against Ivan Ooze.
It's a fantastic 2D fighting game that rivals many of the classics, and should be in anyone's GG library. You can fight the story mode in less than half an hour (depending on your skill level), and there are three levels of difficulty. Even if you're not a big fan of MMPR, if you like fighting games, or Super Sentai, you should definitely try this one out. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You don't have to be a skater to like this game. To all of you out there, I have a confession to make...I seriously hate Skateboarding. It's everywhere ! Commercials, games (I have nothing against the Tony Hawk Series. They're cool !), TV shows, and cartoons. It's just another extreme sport that relies on too much hype. Yes, I know what you skater guys/gals are thinking right now as you're reading my review. "Man ! That guy Craig, should get his butt whooped for saying that !". But hey, that doesn't change the fact that I like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. Let me start off by saying that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is a game that everyone will enjoy. Even people who hate skateboarding will go ahead and play this one. The graphics are fully detailed and it improved over its PSX alternative. You will see your favorite pro skaters move at a smooth framerate shining with full character detail. The "skateable" enviroments look great. Now you won't have to worry about glitches or nothing like that. This is the best looking skateboarding among the Dreamcast sports games. The sound are great. From grinds, ollies, to the adrenaline pumping soundtrack. You will hear various artists like Naughty By Nature, Powerman 5000, Papa Roach, and more. You'll really love the slick controls. Pulling out tricks and specials are a cinch once you have mastered it. The biggest upgrade of the game is that you get to do manuals and doing plants on a ramp are very easy to execute. The best part of all among the game is that you get to build your own skatepark and even create your own skater. This is perhaps the best feature of all time. So great, that people never stop talking about it. With gorgeous graphics, slick controls, nicely done visuals, cool soundtrack, and new gameplay aspects, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is one title that even skater haters should never miss. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yugi game. I am a big fan of YuGiOh, watch the show, have some cards, and have this game. The reason I wanted this game was the free cards and also to play the game. I heard the early games came with D Magician, Blue Eyes and Exodia, and that later games had different cards. I wanted the early game, since those cards are worth more, but those are all gone.
All games now come with the other cards, which are AcidTrapHole, Salamandara, and Seiyaru (?). Basically a Trap card, a Magic card, and a dragon card. In terms of the card game, these cards are better to use, but not as valuable as the original three.
The game is fun, but not completely like the card game. It is slightly different but is based on the card game. I am halfway done, but have already played a lot and stayed up late. It is addicting. I'm not sure if it is a game you keep playing once you beat it and get all the cards, but you are able to link and play other people, so that might make it fun for a long time.
If you are a fan, definitely get it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better'n 2K1. Kinda.--A Red Sox Fan. I gotta say, there are some things I miss about 2K1 after playing 2K2. While the addition of defense improves the game immensely and, overall, the game *plays* better than 2K1 did, this new version has many hallmarks of a game that was rushed into production.
First off, where are the amazing graphics? The graphics are definitely a step backward from WSB2K1; while the pitchers and batters have somewhat realistic stances, the faces and bodies are nowhere near as distinct from one another as they were in the previous version. Since the graphics were, in large part, the only good thing about 2K1, it would've been nice if they could've held on to them.
Second, where's Brian Daubach? The Red Sox first baseman is nowhere to be seen, replaced by some mysterious stranger named Novak. I'm not sure if this is because of contract problems or simple carelessness, but it'd sure be nice to have the *actual players* on the field. I've only been playing the Sox, so I can't say whether this is a problem with other teams as well, but it's disappointing.
And in the same vein, the game is missing an awful lot of headshots--Bret Saberhagen, for instance, isn't exactly a nonentity, but you'll find his photo nowhere in the game.
Third, the announcer, while marginally better than 2K1's, is still pretty stinkin' bad. When he's calling pitches, he gets "inside" and "outside" mixed up with regularity; balls pitched anywhere from head to toe, from the brushback to the WAY WAY WAY outside pitch are often described as "right through the center of the wheelhouse;" and at one point last night, a 2-out K was described as an inning-ending double play.
Fourth--and maybe this is just because I suck--unless the ball is hit directly to an infielder, it can be very, very hard to get them to make the play. The way the fielding works is, as the ball's hit, the fielder takes a step or two toward it before being relinquished to your control; unless you've already got the stick moving in the right direction (magically knowing, of course, which fielder is *going* to be under your control), the fielder then stops and watches the ball roll into the outfield. Maybe I'll get better at timing this; I don't know. I had at least one annoying play last night where the ball went back up the middle, to the right of the pitcher; the CPU gave me control of the pitcher long enough for me to shift the stick to the right, and then it switched me to control of the 2nd baseman, who *would* have been in a perfect position to make the play, had he not taken off running to the right as soon as I got control of him and before I could shift the stick back to center.
Fifth, the documentation S*U*C*K*S. Onscreen prompts are generally unhelpful--in one screen there are two buttons that're marked "simulate" but that do entirely different things. The manual is not much help beyond the basics, although they did have the foresight to put in a Pedro centerfold, for which a multitude of sins may be forgiven.
Sixth, who the hell is the CPU to tell me I can't make a trade? I wanted to pick up Ugueth Urbina, who the Sox snagged from Montreal just before the trading deadline for Tomokazu Ohka and a couple of no-name minor leaguers. So I put up Ohka for Urbina... and the CPU "rejected" the trade! ..., if I want to pack my team with godlike pitchers and the best sluggers in both leagues, I ought to be allowed to do just that.
All that aside, I'm enjoying this game more than I did 2K1. There are fewer enjoyment-destroying bonehead moves, especially in baserunning, than in the predecessor; the addition of a farm system and free agents is super-cool; create-a-player is great; the home-run derby, while incredibly simplistic, is kinda fun; the batter-pitcher interface is almost as good as the one in 2k1; the pitches, though slow, break realistically (and boy is it fun to watch the knucklers wiggle all over creation as they float in). I'll be holding onto this one until something better comes along, which, since Sega's said buh-bye to the dreamcast, is likely to be never. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good game. I got this game to take on vacation. Then I only ended up playing it for 2 hours cause I got stuck. BUT DON'T STOP READING! When I got back from vacation I checked out one of my fav. sites, ... which told me what to do next. From there I got into the game. It's got a great storyline and good controls. One thing I don not like however is all the stupid robopon you run into! At the beginning of the game you can just run if you get tired of fighting but as the game goes on you can't run anymore. The stupid things appear every 3 steps! I heard that in ring version there are less encounters
with robopon. Other than that it's a great game and I say go for it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What a Terrible Waste of Money. Here is a perfect example of something that sells well because it is based on an outrageously popular doll phenomenon. My daughter LOVES the Bratz, we have at least 75 of them here and a zillion accessories, not to mention spas and ect. Well even though she had not asked for this game, I thought, she HAS to like this one. DO NOT assume that with this gameboy advance game. I wish I had paid more attention to my fellow reviewers who said there is nothing to this game, because there isn't. They get dressed and go dancing in a contest? No challenge, no excitement, just dancing bratz. You can go to the website and have way more fun things to do like go skiing and shopping. Why they could not include more with this is beyond me. It is not entertaining in the least. I was quite angry after my daughter looked at this game for a few minutes when we recieved it from a seller here, and has not looked at it again even ONCE. This is from a dedicated fan of BRATZ who plays with the dolls every day and still collects and wants more. The creators of this game should be ashamed of themselves for creating something so lacking and disappointing. DO NOT bother with this game. Get something worthwhile like Kim Possible (see my review). We were nothing but disappointed in this game, despite its hoopla and difficulty in obtaining, like it is some great feat to get one. I think that is also a way to get a buzz going over a completely lacking gameboy advance game. Don't fall for it, and do not waste your money or time with this one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Surprisingly Good. I first learned of this game from Mike Matei from Cinemassacre and decided to get this game. I know it seems ridiculous to be playing as Ronald McDonald, but this is really a good platforming side-scroller.
Even though the game is "made for kids," there is a lot of effort put into it, making it a pretty good game with graphics that are pretty great for their time and the music deserving a soundtrack.
The controls are much very well done with solid jumping action, an amazing attack that lets Ronald shoot magic, and the ability to use Ronald's scarf to hang onto hooks to get onto another platform or ride to another portion of the level. The enemies are pretty creative and unique. Aside from the final boss and the mini-boss operating the train in Magical Town (if you don't have max health upgrades and maximum magic power-ups, you'd better restart Stage 2), the boss fights in this game are very easy, even on Expert. All you need to do is let the bosses eat just one of your jewels that act as health. This makes them vulnerable to attacks allowing you to defeat them. Now because you have to sacrifice health to defeat a boss, enemies appear on the stage. Defeating them with give you more jewels for health, or flowers that build up into another jewel.
Now I'm a more hardcore gamer and beat Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumber Land, Bucky-O'Hare and Castlevania on the NES, so I started the game on Expert. Now even on expert, the game is pretty easy to beat, aside from a few moments. This game is made for kids, but Expert does still give a reasonable challenge for a more hardcore gamer who likes a challenge, but not by much.
If I had to choose the weakest part of the game, it is the story. Ronald finds a treasure map and goes on a quest to recover the other pieces of the map, but must defeat three bosses to get the map and then a final boss to get the treasure. I won't spoil it, but the ending is disappointing, but at least it doesn't end with a blank screen saying you win. Also the replay value for the game is pretty low. After I eat it on Expert, it became a breeze for me each tie I played on the same difficulty.
This is a pretty good game and definitely worth owning if you're a game collector or a retro gamer with a Sega Genesis. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Duped: The Tale of an Underwhelming A/V Cable. Bullet points:
- Box arrived slightly crushed; no obvious damage to product.
- Product was not the advertised brand.*
- The product that did arrive did not output true S-video; the picture had the checkerboard pattern consistent with most low-quality S-video cables.
- Testing through several devices confirmed the above was irremediable.
- A faulty white audio jack (it produced a buzzing which superseded the output device's audio) removed the product's potential as a backup composite cable.
*Your reviewer would like to note this is a disturbingly common occurrence with third-party gaming hardware on Amazon. Your reviewer's research online found several sources which highly recommended the advertised cable, and one even linked your reviewer to the vendor he ordered the cable from. That particular cable never arrived. Your reviewer has had similar experiences ordering ordering controllers elsewhere on Amazon, and these bait-and-switches make him uneasy towards shopping online. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Durable and Everything You Need. This is a gamer's dream. This case is big enough to fit all sorts of accsessories, and small enough to fit inside your backpack or other bag. Plus, this case is ultra-stylish and ultra-durable. As soon as you hold this baby, you'll know what I mean. Plus, this comes with like a million other great items! It includes four game cases, a lens protector, a Game Link(R) cable, a car (DC) adapter, and GBA SP headphones. Now, if 40 dollars is more than you want to spend, than don't buy it, though I think this is an excellent deal for an item this excellent. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Disappointed. I don't ever write reviews on Amazon, and I purchase products off it all the time. I don't even feel like typing out this review, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I received this in the mail, and I was so excited to play my N64. The cords fit nice and snug in the N64, and properly fit in my TV, but no picture would show up at all. I tested it out on multiple TV's, and I made sure it wasn't my N64 by using a friends AV cable. The AV cable cord they sent me was defective, and it's not even worth it to return them. I hope they enjoy my four dollars for nothing. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A decent enough game. I dunno. Four days after buying this game, I'm still not sure if I really liked it. The gameplay's great, and I *think* I like the simplified magical system.
The biggest problem is the "What do I do now?" factor. The bizarre non sequiturs, like jumping through a seemingly solid wall to get an item needed to progress. Going to random, far-away (it's a huge castle!) places looking for a key needed to get to the next section of the game (and then trying to figure out which locked door the key goes to.) It's not a difficult game, just frustrating and a little unfair, since there's very few clues provided by the game. It's like the game makers said, "Hey, just toss em something randomly and let THEM figure it out - it'll increase play time!" Sure, but I don't like spending my play time frustrated.
The graphics are great. Sound's not THAT lame, but it's not CotM. Controls are just as good as the previous games. Ah,it could've been a classic game, had it been better designed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Truly Dying Breed. The Sega Dreamcast was unveiled nearly two-three years ago, and it is slowly but surely reaching the end of its short-lived life. Even the developer, Sega, has given its fans the impression that it has abandoned its system by signing to Sony and Nintendo. New game production will end at the end of this year. So you may be asking yourself why would I rate this system 4 stars?
Well, there is actually a good amount of logic behind this rating. The Sega Dreamcast is a system that will appeal to a wide variety of fans, who enjoy games because of their gameplay, and not because of their names. True: there is no Final Fantasy or Pokemon on this system. And that's a good thing I say. This lets lesser known, but equally entertaining games fill the genre. The racing and fighting games on the DC are superior to all platforms, inlcuding the elusive PSX2 (which is priced at an outrageous [...], nearly four times the price of the DC). The sports games are also very impressive, both graphically and in gameplay as well.
The games are cheap. Buy them new or buy them used, either way they're dirty cheap. And that's a plus to students like myself who don't have very deep pockets =) . Look upon the Dreamcast games now, for they are turly a dying breed. The games introduced by the NextGen systems (psx2, gamecube, xbox) will be graphics oriented. Games of pure skill and fun are becoming a rarity. Enjoy them while they last.
My favorite aspect of the Dreamcast is that it's a multiplayer oriented system. When you have friends over for a party and you're bored, pop in a DC game (most of them are at least 2 player) and have yourselves a great time! One of the nuances about the original PSX was the lack of quality multiplayer games.
The Dreamcast is not a system that you will be playing every day. Chances are high that it will grace your life only once or twice a week. Like I said before, video games are more fun with more people. And for [...], it goes down as a cheap trill in my book. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yu-Gi-Oh. this was one of the best games i have eva played. it was not too hard to beat though. though at the begining kiaba gave me a problem but i have now beaten him over 125 times. i did this so i might win the BEWD(blue eyes white dragon) and i cant belive i still have not got it. there are 2 bad things about it: the pix are not that great though u can tell what it is. the other is the effects. my fave card is the time wiz,i have the card in real life and in the game. i cant belive the damn card don't have the time attack(all show watchers will know what i mean) thought there are effects there are no really powerful ones.
one good thing is the traps(if u get the game get plenty of acid trap holes and widespread ruins). and another bad thing which is also a good thing in a way is the deck volume. so u cant get out the BEWD or dark magician or any real good card in your first game.
but who cares about that, u should go out right now and buy the game. no buts. go now
IT RULES and i have spent many hours in the car and plane trip to england and germany playing this and i could not put it down(like a real good book)
well buy it | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cheap and Unplayable. At first I thought the idea of combining three classic consoles into one affordable system was a total steal. Now that I've actually purchased the system (and subsequently returned it), I realize just how naive I was in my thinking. Right off the bat, it's obvious that this is a cheap console, and not just in the affordable sense. It's a light plastic that feels like there's nothing inside. Same goes for the controllers. But the real problem here is that the system doesn't work properly. I purchased Zelda II: The Adventure of Link for NES and F-Zero for SNES to try out and neither game worked properly. In order to get the controllers to work, I had to plug them in to the FC3 Plus and then hold the plug to the right. If I would let go, the controller stopped working. I immediately packaged the system back up and promptly returned it to the game store from which I bought it. I used the $40 I received back to pick up some Wii points and I'm going to download the same games on the Wii Virtual Console. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is awesome. Metroid prime 2 is a very good game for the cost. I've barely got into it and i'm already having more fun on it than the first one. One cool thing is that there is actually another living thing on the planet that is good. The graphics on this game is a 10 right off the bat. The gameplay is a 10. and the storyline is also a10. One con is that you don't have all the suits of the last game or the beam weapons. the only same beam weapon is the power beam which works well at first. Also the visors are different including the scan visor which is easier to use. There are two new suits. the light suit and the dark suit. the dark suit is not as good as the light suit but it is easier to get. Also the only way to get the light suit is to get 100% by the end of the game I think i'm not sure though. Another way to get it is to have an action replay cheat device. One other thing that would be good to have is the walkthrough boolklet so you can find all the upgrades. So for anybody thinking about getting this game, buy it it's awesome. I give it a 10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A must-have for any Pokemon fan/collector. Excellent. The game is fantastic. I bought it because I am a long-time Pokemon fan but I am also learning Japanese. So after I learn more of the language I will be able to understand what is being said. Hardcore fans don't need to know Japanese to play this game, however, because they've already played it a thousand times before anyway. Don't let anyone discourage you from buying this game simply because it's not in your own native tongue. My purchase was fast in shipping, inexpensive, and looked brand new upon arrival. Not to mention that the game, being used, already had some sweet Pokemon from the previous owner. A must-have for any Pokemon fan/collector. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A waste of your time and money. I've had this memory card for a long time ever since I got my GameCube, for reasons I don't even know. Mine is pink, which may have been the first clue. This memory card was given to my mom when she purchased the system by, I'm assuming, some idiot working the counter.
As soon as I opened up my GameCube, Super Mario Sunshine, and Mario Kart Double Dash on that fine Christmas day, I was ready to play when my mom shoved this in my face. I didn't care that it was pink, or that it was manufactured by a company called MadCatz, (A company that apparently works for Satan himself) I was just happy to have that much memory at my disposal.
So I booted up the system, put the memory card in, put a game in and started playing. As soon as I reached the file selection screen, I was greeted with: This is not a memory card. Two words: Bull crap.
When I tried inserting it into the system again, I was greeted with: This memory card is corrupted and must be formatted.
So, eventually I figured out this memory card actually DOES work, but you have to insert it just right, before you hear the click... And even then, the darn thing may or may not work. Sometimes, this strategy might mess up saves already on it.
How in holy HECK is anyone else gonna figure that out?
Any way...
The packaging of the memory card said it was already loaded with game saves and cheats, but when I looked them up, all there was was two save files for random games. Again: Bull Freaking crap.
So basically, what you're getting is a very stubborn memory card, that doesn't work unless you insert it just right, (or it may not work at all) and two saves for two randomly selected games, which you may not even already own.
It may be cheap, but this is no bargain. This is a waste of your time, money, and patience. However, it does work slightly better if you use it on Wii... But not by much. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game with Minor Mods. I was buying up games for my Retron 5, but hit a snag when it came to Megaman games. They are so expensive! Megaman X-2 alone is over $100 just for a roughed up snes cart only. I bought X for Snes and 3 for Nes, but decided I needed something better without breaking the bank and no matter what between the wii and retron 5 it will be emulation. Time to dust off that Wii. I bought the Megaman Anniversary and Megmaan X Collection for the game cube. The cool thing is they have built in game saves so you don't have to type in any codes like in the old days. However, this game is not as fun on a game cube controller. There is a fix for that. If you buy the game cube classic linker adapter you can plug in a wii classic controller into the gamecube port. The wii classic controller comes close and actually has better build quality, but I wanted to play with an nes or snes controller. Onwards to adapter 2. There is this mayflash wii to nes/snes adapter. Plug in the classic linker to the game cube port, mayflash wii to nes/snes to the classic controller port on the classic linker, and then your nes/snes controller into the mayflash and boom you are all set. Playing Megman 1-8 on the good old nes controller and the snes controller on x(+). Plays great with no lag. With sales, I was able to get all the gamecube games and adapters for under $100. Not bad when one megaman x2 game is over $100. The Nes games are over $360 for the entire collection. I already had the xbox megaman anniversary and I can promise you the gamecube editions of these Megaman games are so much better. Megaman 8 actually works on the gamecube version. You will not be disappointed. Also, if you buy the wii2hd hdmi adapter, you can even get 1080p megaman glory. I'm in old school heaven with one of the best old school game series. Also, by playing this on the good old wii, I also have access to Megaman 9 and 10 so I have all the main megaman games right at my finger tips from the same system. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Dreamcast Days. Arguably, Sega really had a very difficult time trying to master their ways with their final video game system, Sega Dreamcast. Arguably, it was a very decent system that was reallt ahead of its time, and very revolutionary with how we play video games. Nevertheless, with the shadows of Playstation 2 lurking, Sega lost a lot of ground, and then became a software company, rather than a system company. As for Sonic, Sega's master sponsored mascot, he made a great pair of games from the Dreamcast. The launch pad, Sonic adventure was very challenging, and made a crossover toward its former rival Nintendo to bring the classic to the Gamecube.
Sonic Adventure DX for the Nintendo Gamecube, is a real delight where Sonic, Tails and friends go all out with each of their battle to deal with the mega-headed mad scientist Dr. Robotnik. The game isn't much for fans who've played it on the Dreamcast, but for Gamecube players, it is worth a challenge. The graphics are very beautiful, and have been mastered nicely with this version. The worlds are beautiful whether it is the Casinopolis lights, or the Robotnik airship Sky Deck. Each character has a different challenge, which also adds a bit of bulk to the game. The manuverability also works very well, but is easy to build up on with practice, especially when you're playing charcters like Big the Cat, and Knuckles. This edition also has some great games from Sega's Game Gear days that are here from Sonic, which personally is a little more definitive than the recently conjured Sonic Gems Collection with greats like Sonic 1, Sonic Chaos, Sonic Drift 2, and the prequel Sonic Labyrinth of the Sonic 3-D Blast Genesis masterpiece to name a few.
Sonic Adventure DX for the Nintendo Gamecube is a great video game for anybody who enjoys Sonic and his fast ways. This isn't as definitive for people who've conquered the Dreamcast version. But, the game is a absolute challenge for anybody who loves this speed devil.
Graphics: B+
Sound: A-
Control: B+
Fun & Enjoyment: B 1/2+
Overall: B | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Kirby's glory days revisited on the GBA. Nightmare in Dream Land's story is simple: King DeDeDe has stolen the Rod of Dreams, which in turn takes away the people of Dream Land's dreams. It is up to Kirby to get it back and restore everyones dreams.
The gameplay is real basic, and to be honest, real fun. You run around the levels as Kirby who has the power to jump, inhale air and basically fly for a little bit, swim, and swallow hisenemies for thier abilities. There are roughly 30 moves, some exclusive to this NES remake, including shooting lasers, throwing large blade-boomerangs, turning into a tornadoe, or surrounding yourself with ice.
If you find certain secrets within the stages, you can unlock mini-games and an "ability gallery" which was cool. Some mini-games include grinding on a pipe and having to press "A" to jump over spiked portions of the railing while racing other colored Kirbys, or having to face-off with a handful of enemies by pressing "A" faster then they can so you can beat them up. There are more but I just don't feel like getting into it. As for the gallery, it's pretty sweet - you enter this room and usually there are 2 different abilities waiting for you to take them. Sadly, this game didn't borrow from the SNES smash hit "Kirby Super Stars" or even the N64 title "Kirby Crystal Shards" with the idea of combining abilities, but we can look past it for now.
The graphics are definitley an upgrade from the original NES title, and are very colorful and nice. The enemies style look unique and interesting, the abilities still look devastating, and levels are really nice looking for a GBA game. It sort of has a cartoon feel now that I think about it..
The music is great and really catchy. I can't really explain it - imagine it as sort of a techno beat, but much more...hmm..less serious and more experimental. The SFX are great as well - I love the sound of the bombs exploding or the firey sound.. superb. There isn't any talking in this game, but after witnessing the cartoon series and the N64 game of Kirby, I'm grateful for that.
Nightmare in Dream Land isn't really too hard of a game, and it isn't really a long game either. Sure there are maybe 7 different worlds with about 8 different stages within the worlds, but they fly by pretty quick and easily. What is kind of annoying is that sometimes the controls will be unresponsive - you'll be running forward, then wanna quickly turn around to attack an approaching enemy, but Kirby is still running forward and BAM you get hit. I'm not going to type out the ending, but lets just say it was sorta dissapointing.
To finish it up, I highly suggest you atleast play this game. Yes, it gets repetitive, but with it's basic side-scrolling gameplay, nice graphics, interesting levels, and wide array of abilities & mini-games, how could you truley get bored? Better yet, its a remake of an old NES game, and a good one at that. Go and play Kirby: Nightmare in Dreamland if you haven't already. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WAVEBIRD IS THE BEST WIRELESS CONTROL EVER. THE WAVEBIRD BRINGS GAMING TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND IS EXCEPETIONAL
INEXPENSIVE COMPARED TO OTHER AFTER MARKET CONTROLLERS.THE RANGE IS WITHOUT QUESTION TOP NOTCH I CAN PLAY FROM UPSTAIRS IN MY HOUSE AND IT STILL WORKS I PAUSED A GAME FROM MY DECK OUTSIDE VERY COOL.NO MORE WIRES AND NO MORE HAVING TO SET YOUR CUBE IN RIGHT POSTION SO U DONT KNOCK OVER OR PULL OUT OF THE PORT.I BOUGHT ONE AFTER 2 HOURS OF NONSTOP MARIO GOLF I WAS BACK AT THE GAME STORE FOR ANOTHER SO MY FRIENDS AND I DONT FIGHT OVER WHO GETS THE ADVANTAGE WITH THJE WAVEBIRD.IM TOTALY SEROUS THER IS NO REASON WHATSOEVER DO NOT HAVE ONE VERSUS THE OLD WIRE CONTROLLER. PERFECT NINTENDO KEEP UP THE GREAT TECHNOLOGY YOUR ALWAYS A STEP AHEAD IT SEEMS LIKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
DIsappointing title. I bought this game used from a friend, and had high hopes even with his disappointed attitude towards it. After playing for what seemed like hours going through far too similar levels, I realized that all the levels were just randomly generated. While this lets the game fit on one cd, it makes the story line a very small part of the actual time spent playing. The only plus side to the game is the actual mechanics of battle. Unlike the final fantasy style (I'm not putting down FF, I'm actually a big fan) the fighting in this game has a lot more strategy involved. The attacks are rather humorous and the graphics are great. But without a storyline readily available to look at and interact with, the game comes up lacking. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better Than I Expected. This game turned out better than i expected, as i have always been a Simpsons fan and virtualy buy anything to do with the show, so naturaly i bought this game, the prolblem was i knew nothing about it. When i got into the game i actually started to enjoy it. The game is based aroud the halloween episodes of The Simpons with you the player taking on the role of any of the main 5 characters. You have to battle past possesed characters from the show like Mr Burns, and while doing so earn the right to play the bonus level featuring Homer. This is a good game and a bit of a challenge so i would recommend it to anyone | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
More fun than ever before. Super Mario Bros. 3 is just as great as when I first tore open the package to the old NES game on my 8th birthday - the music is classic, the graphics are good, the new items were fun, and the difficulty and complexity of the levels are off the charts.
*But* what really makes this GBA version special is the new e-Reader support. If you don't have an e-Reader and a Game Boy Player for Gamecube or a buddy with another GBA, this game definitely makes it worth your while to seek those things out. Some of the new levels are really hard and many include items, enemies, and obstacles not seen in the main game of Mario Bros. 3. Plus, you can scan in items not seen in the main game - imagine soaring through the Pipe Maze (World 7) with the cape from Super Mario World!
As Nintendo keeps releasing e-Reader expansion packs, the play value you get out of this game will continue to grow! If you own a GBA, you owe it to yourself to play this classic platformer. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wow it could have been better. I will get straight to the problems. First you can only create three players total. Second after a Franchise season you have to release who ever is out of a contract, you cant even attempt to resign him. So you have to try to get him back in a fantasy draft instead of being able to resign him. Now I expected a little more from the gameplay. When you hit the ball it is 90% of the time a line drive. Sometimes the screen cant even keep up with the ball. There is also only one fielding view which looks like your sittting in the bleachers. Second I love the minor leaguers option but if your not that team you cant accquire the player that you like from another. Lastley in a actual game(not a home run derby), you're not even given the distance. It's obvious the game has improvements but they took away the few things that were good in WS2K1. I will stil play it because it's the only baseball game for dreamcast. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ever wanted to be a Surgen Doctor. Well now you can cut your patients/enemies into bits and pieces!!! You can actually chop some of your opponents in half and you see their insides for a second before their body disapears. This is a very bloody game and the action is very fast paced. Its not slow and time consuming like some resident evil games. Another great feature, is that this game has great movie sequences. I felt like I was watching a good computer animated DVD movie.
If you liked the furious acrtion and gore in Spawn the game, then you'll definitly love Sword of the Beserk. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great way to pass time on a long trip. The Game Boy Color is the best portable gaming system around. It's made all my plane trips go by a lot faster, and for me, that makes it worth the reasonable price. There are hundreds of games out for the Game Boy Color, and many more to come. There are games in all genres, including Adventure, Arcade, Fighting, Racing, Sports, and RPG-- start your GBC Collection with Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Tetris DX, the two classics. It's small enough to put in your jacket pocket, and the game cartridges are tiny. The only problem is that you can't play it in the dark because it isn't backlit, so you have to buy an extra light to attach onto it. But cons aside, the Game Boy Color is a great investment for hours of entertainment-- at least until summer 2001, when the Game Boy Advance comes out (which will also play Game Boy Color and Game Boy Games). But until then, I recommend the Game Boy Color to Kids and Adults alike! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't sleep on this Sleeper Hit (with very few misses. After previous "attempts" from other game companies to produce a decent game based on todd mc farlane's #1 Son, In comes the venerable CAPCOM That finally does the game some justice.
in spawn, you have been picked by arch demon malbolgia to fight with and against warriors to the death, in a shootout free-for-all.
the gameplay is somewhat remeniscent of Quake arena meets power stone with an Arcade approach (which the game was originally ported from the arcades.) the game starts you off with 12 stock charcters, which you can unlock an additional 24 each with their own special abilities, strengths and weaknesses.
the graphics are gorgoues with multi staged arenas from atop new york sky scrapers, to the burning pits of hell. (not to mention the many hidden weapon and power ups within) all in excellent resolution and frame rate too bad it lacks online compatability.. oh wellz.
i was in awe of the intro along with the chessy metal song "rip it up" it is the best intro since Dead or Alive 2.
I strongly recommend that DC owners who like a lil' hardcore action on SEGA'S 128 Bit box (or those who are impatiently awaiting QUAKE, and need their FRAG FIX sooner) to order this "Killa" from capcom. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
SONICTEAM KEEP IT UP. Sonic Adventure 2: Battle will have you going for hours! It is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more fun than, well...........anything! 30 action stages with 150 missions, can you collect all 180 emblems? Here's my view on the game:
Fun factor: 5 (You'll never get tired of it)
Controls: 5 (4 buttons to know, and usually, you only use 2 of em!)
Graphics: 4 , (their lips don't move with what their talking about in the CG movies, but the in-game graphics are SWEET!)
Music: 5 (Wide variety for everyone, and it is sweet!!)
Storyline: 5 (I love it, but one question; why does Sonic always somehow end up in space?? Don't tell me you forgot about the Death Egg!!)
-OR I can put in a different way; pros and cons;-
PROS:
-Fun for everyone
-Improved music
-6 characters, plenty to choose from
-30 action stages, good luck!
-Improved graphics from Dreamcast version
-AWESOME storyline
-Chao raising is very fun to do
CONS:
-Very atrocious camera view in tight areas
-Knuckles' and Rouge's levels are VERY hard first time around
-What happened to Tails??!! I miss the friendly fox actually using his 2 tails to fly, and see him running around!!!! :'-(
OVERALL this game gets a 4.5/5. It is a great buy! Go and get it today, and/or wait until June 13 and get Sonic Adventure DX as well. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome cult classic video game. This game holds so many great memories with me. I remember playing this game when I was about 11 years old with my best friend at the time. There was just something really special about running around and shooting Zombies with a squirt gun lol There are also other cool weapons you can use against other ghoulish creatures. Such as Vampires,Killer Dolls,Huge Spiders,Jason look-a-likes and sooo many more. This game is a thrill to play,but its even better when you play it with a friend. So check it out. I highly recommend it. Also...you might wanna pick up a six button controller if you don't already have one. It makes this game alot easier to play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Major Problems but Still Fun. A decent one-playthrough game title. There are 15 missions, with only a little variety (mostly charge forward and beat the next boss). Even with sometimes massive slowdown and even sound glitches under heavy fire (such as sound cutting out--and no music!), this game does provide some good 3rd-person blasting action.
You'll find that the main impetus to continue is not the bosses or new levels. Those really all look too similar. What attracts is the weaponry you find as constant upgrades. Some of the later weapons pack a VERY meaty punch in effect, visuals, and sound.
Guaranteed, though, once you defeat the stupidly lengthy (easy, but requiring 15 full minutes of repetitious attacks) end boss battle and see the "ending", that's it. It's done for good. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another hit from Miyamoto. Many hard-core gamers dismissed Pikmin as cartoon-ish and simplistic. I am here to say that it is just that, which is exactly why the game is immensely fun. Miyamoto's world is refreshingly bright and colorful, full of little surprises that will make you grin like a young child, or, if you happen to actually be a child, it will draw you into this magical world like a Teletubbies episode, but rather than drooling vacantly while staring into the screen, they can direct the colorful mayhem themselves.
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "The Perfect Game," I would rate Pikmin a solid "8." Besides the lack of true re-playability, there were only a few minor points that the game could have done better on and even those fade to intangibility in the face of such an entertaining title.
This game is not for hard-core gamers looking to immerse themselves for hours at a time in a deep and convoluted game. There are plenty of titles for the GameCube that will offer said gaming experience. If, however, you are looking for a light-hearted title with lots of spark and humor, Pikmin has these features in spades. An easy learning curve and bright, colorful graphics will enchant younger players and the young at heart. Parents will appreciate the game's relatively cartoonish and innocuous violence, strong pro-family message, and perhaps be encouraged at the level of problem solving it engenders in their children as they play. I highly recommend playing this game at least once if you own a GameCube. Innovation like Pikmin rarely occurs in this crowded industry, and, once again, Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo have delivered another shining example of gaming goodness. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A neat addition to the series. If you haven't played the BANJO KAZOOIE games on N64 I encourage it. However, this is a nice addition to the series. A few people have stated that a players guide is needed, I don't agree. First of all, I don't use them ever for any game. Second of all, If you can read you will have little trouble with this game. If you can't read, a players guide will do you no good anyway. People ages 8 and up will find that a little searching and puzzle solving is all it takes. Stop taking the fun out of your gameplay with player guides. Okay, some are also saying that this is a 3-D game, it isn't. It's more of a view from above type game. Yes, Banjo moves in 3-D, but the environments do not. Bottomline.. if you are a fan of the series you may enjoy this addition. Also it looks pretty good on a larger screen, this is if you are playing through the Gameboy Player as I am. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a mansion of ghosts. I was skeptical to check into Luigi's Mansion because it's not an official Mario title, and you know how Mario titles can be that focus on other characters or step away from the formula that has worked so well over the years- hit or miss. It's not like Luigi's scrolling through levels in 2D style jumping on goombas and kicking koopas around. No, in this game Luigi's using a vacuum to suck up ghosts in a haunted mansion. That's the object of the game. Suck all the ghosts (plus 50 boos) to ultimately rescue Mario who's trapped in the haunted mansion behind a picture.
Along the way you'll pick up water, ice and flamethrower items to make attacking and capturing ghosts easier. These items are necessary because the ghosts get more anxious to avoid Luigi's vacuum later on, often leaving the room and encouraging you to chase after them.
Not all the ghosts are boos. Many of them are more colorful and bigger different types of ghosts. You'll see orange, purple, red and green ghosts. Since the object of the game is to suck up as many ghosts as you can with Luigi's vacuum, the game uses a countdown system while the sucking process occurs. When the number reaches 0, you're ready to suck the ghosts up.
If this sounds quite bizarre, it is! If it sounds uninteresting... well to be honest this game doesn't have a lot of replay value since it's not a traditional Mario title, so I'd probably agree with you there. I can't see myself playing through this game more than 3 times. Constantly walking up and down hallways and into rooms performing the same task gets monotonous after a while. I also find myself feeling sorry for the ghosts. Whenever they're at the mercy of a sucking vacuum, they often flap their arms around and desperately try to fly into the opposite direction as hard as they can. This is often unintentionally hilarious but sometimes I feel sorry for them depending how I feel. Anyway besides ghosts there's also skeletons, soldiers, ceiling hanging bomb spitting ghosts and what appears to be shy guys with pitchforks.
What REALLY fascinates me about this game are the graphics. This game looks so unique it's not funny. And in fact, it's not funny- it's really creepy! While a lot of people think this is an adventure game, I can't help but think the way the ghosts are animated combined with the sometimes unsettling atmosphere of the mansion is a little *too* realistic and it really freaks me out once in a while. Nintendo tried to make this kid friendly but I don't know- sometimes it's just really freaky. I remember a couple Super NES games having similar qualities, but the graphics and ghost animations in Luigi's Mansion on the Gamecube are in a whole new category of creepiness.
The boss fights involve a little bit of strategy, but since so much focus is on Luigi sucking in ghosts there's nothing really extreme or head-scratchingly difficult in the strategy department. I like the big boo boss fight though. This one's a little trickier than the other fights since there's a couple (pointy!) steps involved. Oh and of course, the final fight with... I won't spoil who (yeah yeah, not exactly a surprise!) is pretty creative too. And the way he loses his head creeps me out just as much as the ghost animations.
This game has its problems though. For one thing the mansion is small, and you're often revisiting the same rooms and hallways over and over just to find the remaining boos. The graphics are really upclose and humongous. This might make the game look impressive (make that REALLY impressive) but I wonder if the mansion would have been bigger if so much space hadn't been used to make everything so gosh darn big. Anyway get ready for a decent amount of exploration but nothing special. The game is honestly too short.
I can't stop thinking about those creepy ghosts. The one playing piano... how about the dog? Or the child sleeping upside down in her bed? The weird way the toy soldiers move around? Nintendo tried to make this stuff playful but it often comes across as well, yeah the word of the day- creepy! Still a decent game at least, but the vacuum sucking feels like a silly gimmick the same way the spray nozzle in Super Mario Sunshine feels like a silly gimmick. Not that it's bad, but rather this game is not something I'd want to play very often. More puzzle-based than adventurous if you ask me.
The characters are good at least. Luigi is his typical boisterous/sometimes dim-witted self, and the conversations with Toad are usually funny and exciting. The character of Professor Elvin Gadd (an inventor) is bad though. I don't care for him much. Mario could have been used more later on I think. However not showing Mario very often gives Luigi a greater amount of attention which is nice.
Overall I recommend Luigi's Mansion, but please be prepared for an adventure very different from the Mario games. Don't be surprised if you get tired of this game in just a couple hours. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fresh horror for Resident Evil fans. Pop your game disc in and get ready for new terror with Capcom's 'Resident Evil 4'. Leon is back and has new moves and a new strategy for battling the most evil beings that Capcom has produced.
The President's daughter (Ashley) has been kidnapped and it's Leon's job to bring her home safely. He explores a mysterious village where no one is who they appear to be. The locals are hostile and seem to be infected from an evil plague but are not what Leon is used to. They're not Zombies. They're worse.
Hard to kill, fast, and just a bit smarter than your average 'Umbrella' made living dead. Head shot? Not likely. These guys don't go down as easily as you've hoped. With the new "Kick" move, you can take your opponent's head off after a stun with your weapon of choice, be it the 9mm handgun or your knife. Quick access to the blade just may save Leon's life.
Need a better weapon? Save your "pesetas" and buy a new shotgun or long-range rifle from the "Merchant". Low an ammo? Unfortunately, as in previous "Resident Evil" games, you'll have to hunt it down. Conservation is a must as gameplay progresses and you reach new levels and tougher opponents. Bosses are no longer limited to "bio-organic" plants and animals.
Your opponents are infected by "Los Plagas", a parasite that controlls the host by using its nervous system. Advanced hosts, like the bosses, show their true form as you fight to save Ashley, and yourself. Keep in mind that you can't let Ashley be carried off by an opponent. Obviously, you can't let her die, either. Both result in a "game over". Good thing about begining again? Continue points. Typewritters. No pesky ink ribbons to hold you back. Oh yeah.
The graphics, though lacking in color, are amazing. Environments change and pose a real threat to Leon on his journey. You encounter rain, fog, night, and chilly air, all, somehow affecting your gameplay. Wheather it's using the new camera angle (C-stick)to peak around a corner or taking shelter from the rain to lessen the "rain batter" effect on Leon's shoulder so you can spot an opponent just a little easier, you can't help but stop for a moment and say "wow".
The audio is just as stunning. Realistic sounds and better voice acting help immensely as it helps you learn when you're alone... or when you're not.
But the best new feature (in my humble opinion) is the aiming function. No longer will you sit and wonder, "Gee did I shoot it in the head or am I assuming too much?" Take out an opponent by capping its knees. Don't forget to try the "kick" option once an opponent is down.
Overall, "Resident Evil 4" is the best in the series. It's fun, action packed, and yes, those great brain tickler puzzles still haunt a player as they ask themselves, "How do I get in this F#*@#!* room??" And just when you think you can take a breather, you find out that you're wrong.
Awesome features:
Aiming
Action options
Mini games
Continue points
Scarrier and tougher opponents
Treasure galore
Still not convinced? Don't wanna shell out the cash just yet? At least rent it. If you play it and don't wonder what happens next, then Capcom hasn't gone a good job redesigning the game for fresh play. But we all know they have. Did I mention that they started over four times? Try it. You'll like it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Extremely Inferior To Other Versions. I bought this game because I liked the idea of being able to play it on a console instead of being chained to a PC or laptop. I knew it wouldn't be AS involved as the PC version, but I could not believe how much it lacked. It was not even as good or involved as "Bustin Out", which came before this one. The Sim builder is the WORST, very few choices and you cannot really make your Sims look very different from one another at ALL. With the few options you're given, they all look the same. The houses are different, the layout is different and, like a few have mentioned before, there are no babies. There are so many things an avid Sims fan will be expecting, but will not get with this version, so I'd say don't waste your money. Just get an expansion pack for the superior PC series or stick to the original Sims or "Bustin Out" if you want a console version. They're much more fun and rewarding. This version makes one think that the designers merely 'threw something together' to capitalize on potential console sales. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I would recommend to any fan of beat 'em ups. Difficult game with a limited life/continue situation that makes it even more difficult to actually clear. The last level, in usual double dragon 1 clone fashion, is insane and has ridiculous traps that will kill you even if you are prepared for them. And more random rocks. This is still a bright jewel on the gameboy library, especially considering it's release being very early in the gameboy's lifecycle. I would recommend to any fan of beat 'em ups. If you don't like beat 'em ups, or if you felt like the only thing that salvaged Double Dragon 1 NES for you was the move progression, then I'd recommend looking elsewhere. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WeskerX01 Marion, OH. Resident Evil 4 is in my opinion the best RE game ever! However I must say that the original is a classic and is still outstanding. Anyway, the graphics on this game are intense and in the movie clips there mouths match up with the words which is a big pet pev of mine. the game play is great, the aiming is amazing, and Leon is the S#!^. I don't want to say too much about it except that if you are a true RE fan like I am then you will do yourself a favor and play this one. I just hope that if Capcom comes out with a new one later on down the road that they have Wesker as the big boss man and kick his butt maybe even have Chris, Jill, and Leon on his tail. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best characters and Tips. Personally, my favorite character is "Rouge The Bat"! She is like Joanna Dark (Perfect Dark, M) and Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden (Nihn-juh g-I-dihn,) N/A) because, she fights like a cat, but she moves like a ninja! Here's a couple of TIPS! 1. Get all the items before trying to get every emblem! 2. If you're character is balancing him/herself out, don't touch the joystick, go for the A button then slowly tilt the joystick the other way and try doing the manuver again! 3. If you feel that you will fail to pull of a difficult task, don't fear the failure, face failure and if you lose the life, big deal, just go to "City Escape" (Chao Stage) and play until you think you have a good sum of lives, rings, and practice! 4. Lives play a big role in your abilities! The more lives you finish with, the better a gamer you are. For example: if you are just about to finish off "The Final Hazard" (Biolizard in Space) and you do with say 60 out of 72 lives, meaning you only lost 12 (twelve) lives, that means you're a great player! The more lives you have, the better your chances of actually mastering it! 5. NEVER FEAR FAILURE! You won't finish the game completely if you fear failure! FIGHT! If you remember these tips from me, Brad Hunter, you'll have no problem, see ya on the battle field! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best golf game regardless of system. PGA Tour III is by far the finest golf game available today. The only other games that stand a chance are the Golden Tee series, and that is mostly because it's usually played in a bar atmosphere.
The PGA Tour series has improved with each entry, excluding PGA Tour '96. "III" is the pinnacle, as it has the most courses, play options, and strategy. The graphics may not match up to Waialae or Cyber Tiger, but the realism more than makes up for it. Any game that attempts to model putting based on a flat, colored grid should be outlawed. Play a PGA tour game (the design has not changed throughout the series; why change the best in the business?) and then try reading a put on any other game - you will understand immediately why the PGA series deserves 5 stars.
As for negatives, the major one is that the tour pros will only stay competitive for so long during a tournament. They will track you shot for shot until you reach about 14 under par, then they hit a wall. This makes for great competition when you are learning the game, but when you begin to shoot 6 or 7 under consistently, only the first two rounds are really a challenge. They will, however, pounce all over you if you make a mistake. Shoot a poor round at the beginning of a tournament, and they will make you work to regain the lead.
When playing skins or match play, the pros are really tough. They just don't make any mistakes, and you have to be really sharp to match up against them.
Overall, this game is a full five stars. 8 courses give you plenty of options, and along with tournaments, skins, and match play, the fun and challenge will last for a long time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Game is great, but offer not honored. I'm sure the game is great, and keeps child quiet in car, but newspaper and online offer the value pack included when you purchase bundle, which I did, and order page will not honor the promo code for it, so I feel we are being shorted a 9.99 offer that other customer's may or may not have received. I don't appreciate false advertising, and were it not so close to Christmas, and were the Advance system not is such high demand, we would not have ordered through ToysRUs because of the false advertising. Happy with the toy, unhappy with the company. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
1 game for first time M-rated gamers. Luckily, this game is found to be the most masterful and for those who are new to mastering video games at this rating. It finally provides a variety of skills to pass the entire thriller.
Unfortunately, most of the M-rated games are callous, sometimes take a very, very, very long time to master each one, involve much of the perplexities and acquire so much energy.
As a result, this is a very important recommendation regarding the issue of the adult video gaming and for individuals who plan to master the fighting, action, horror and other types of video games in their future lives.
Thank you for your time and patience! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game for what it is, but buy with caution. I very much enjoy having the Japanese version of the first Pokemon game I ever played. :)
However, if you're planning on playing this without having any skills in Japanese, and without having played any gen 1 games before, I don't suggest it. I am in my 3rd year of Japanese, and playing it is a struggle if only because I don't know which moves are which and which Pokemon are which because of the use of Katakana. It makes it easier that I have played gen 1 before, though.
I suggest playing an emulator of the game you're going to buy in Japanese before buying it and trying to get through!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Too hard for young kids, but mom LOVED it. I bought this for my 8 year old, and I feel it is way too hard for young kids. I am in my 30's and once I started playing, I couldn't put it down. I absolutely LOVED this game. My kids had fun watching me, but were a little sad that it was so hard. The levels can get confusing, and there are 5 episodes...so you can play for days. I did get frustrated at some levels, but if you walk away, and come back, you can either think your way thru it, or do it by accident. My thumb was sore after playing this. I recommend this game for anyone but young kids!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pretty bland RPG but still a childhood favorite. One of my favorite rpg's for the gamecube! There isn't anything particularly special about this game that sets it apart from your standard rpg and I think that's why it was never really popular. I can only give 4 stars due to the laziness of the developers choosing not to embrace the progressive scan capabilities of the gamecube. There really is no excuse for that with a AAA title sporting the LOTR name. But if you are looking for a simple and smooth game that feels like its on rails then look no further! Also since its not in demand you can typically find this game very cheap. I like to play this game when I am trying to relax as it takes very little if at all any strategy. I know that sounds like a bad thing but sometimes I am just trying to relax and playing games that work me up or make me think a lot is not ideal. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
DC version is an insult to anyone who likes these games. I can't believe that they even charge money for this abomination. Let me put it this way - this is EXACTLY the same as the PSX version of Namco #1, WITHOUT the museum features - it's just a simple game select menu! I checked, and the entire CD is 6 megabytes! The emulation is crappy (I don't even think they're emulated), the sounds are all wrong (Ms. Pac-Man especially), and the control is terrible. This was obviously ported to the Dreamcast in about 10 minutes by some high school kid working on a class project. A tremendous disappointment, and anyone who has ever played these games in the arcade will know they got screwed when they boot this up. Would give this a half-star if I could... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Classic Revamped. Having played all 5 Metal Gear Solid games including Metal Gear Solid(NES), Metal Gear Solid(PS1), MGS:VR Missions(Ps1),MGS2:Sons of Liberty(PS2), and Metal Gear Solid 2:Substance(X-Box,PS2), I must say that the playstation port was much better than the rest. With the exciting gameplay, breath-taking graphics(for the time) and enormous plot and enviroments, this game was the 2nd biggest selling PS1 game, with FF7 coming in first.
Now with the the second included, and the revamped additions, this game is worth more than its weight in gold. Though supporting a mature rating, this uses tacticul espionage to the limit. Without a doubt, Metal Gear Solid:The Twin Snakes and Metal Gear Solid 3 (PS2) will bring the classic gameplay that we know and love to our consoles this fall. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the better GCN RPGs - try it. I'm still playing this game - just picked it up a few days ago.
I really only wanted to comment on a few previous arguments against the game:
1) The Sound: For those of you who think the audio sounds terrible (like it is coming through a tin can) - change the settings to 'Surround' rather than 'Stereo'. Even if your system doesn't support it! The game does some wacky in-engine mixing of the audio to get it down to 2-channels, and in doing so there is a substatial amount of phasing going on. This results in craptastic sound for the voiceover in stereo. This issue is completely resolved by switching to surround mode.
2) The voice acting: Okay, it isn't very good. It isn't awful - certainly not as bad as some make it out to be. I think the biggest problem I have with it is that I'm a fast reader, and there is no way to speed up the dialog boxes. You're forced to read through each one, click the button, read, click. At least in Namco's other offering (Tales of Symphonia) you can control the speed of the dialogs. So - turn off the voices, they aren't very good. And just enjoy reading the dialog - you've got plenty of time.
Overall, I'm finding this more enjoyable than Tales of Symphonia. The storyline (thus far) doesn't seem as convoluted, and the characters aren't all children. The graphics and effects are exceptional, and the music is FAR better than in Tales.
This game is going cheap now, and with the second installment coming soon, I wanted to see what it was all about. So far, I'm really enjoying it and would recommend it to any RPG fan. The card-based system is well implemented, a nice change from either semi-real-time or typical turn-based RPG's (though not without its shortcomings as mentioned in other reviews). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than the first, but no Freedom Fighters. As a true Nintendo fan, this game stands out in my collection as a game with a lot of wieght in it since its storyline is based in real events, and it is better than the original Conflict: Desert Storm in many ways. Improved graphics, charecters whos lips actually moves, more phrases each character says, and smarter AI. Also the cutscenes are somehwhat like the actual gameplay, just a little dresses up. Much better than the original games ones. The characters are the same and there are some new weapons, so if you've played the first game theres nothing really mind-boogling here. There is a new grenade type, a flare gun, and another mine type, but you don't use them often so if you've played the first you can pretty much jump right in. Also, there is a new Buggy for your group to ride in as well as an enemy BMP and an upgraded M2 Bradley. The new missions stand out as seperate from the first game and do usually give you a sense of purpose. You go up against more armor this time around and often you are forced to leap frog around it with smoke grenades to hit their vulnerable rear. This often puts you in a state between insanity, frustration, and pride when you do blow them up. The single player mission is a bit short, but having both the SAS and Delta Force as well as the three difficulties extends the experience for a faithful player. The real fun is the cooperative play. This lets you focus more on your player than the whole team since all the burden isn't on you. And you can make strategy right with the person beside you. I gave this game a four because of short single player, the few vehicles, and the squad control which lacks the feeling of your squad having any brains of their own sometimes. Also sometimes in the game you don't really feel like your squad has a lot of different ways to complete a mission. Its a solid buy for anyone who got the first, but if you haven't, rent it first to see if you'd like it. If you like Freedom Fighters this game is like it, just has a weaker storyline, more tanks, and less heroic gameplay. I'd get Freedom Fighters first. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
zombies keep on roamin. I'm really delighted that Resident Evil Zero is a great game! I'm not sure why this game never became as popular or acclaimed like other games in the series (RE2 and 4 in particular). In fact rather embarrassingly I don't think I even KNEW this game existed until recently! This is a pretty old game here, so it's my fault for being clueless and never knowing about it until now. I'd like to blame someone else like I usually do but well, I really can't in this case!
The attention seems like it's always been on the first three RE games until 4 came out with hardly any mention of Zero. Then, when RE4 made a splash, it was like Capcom said "Let's abandon survival horror and go with a more action-paced game!" which many believe ruined the series (me included!) Of course several thousands would disagree and say RE4 actually helped keep the series going. Either way I'm quite happy that Zero is a game that has the SAME kind of intense atmosphere and strategic gameplay found in RE1, 2 and 3.
The only difference between this and the first three RE games is that you can switch between the two main characters throughout the quest (Rebecca and Billy). Rebecca has the ability to mix herbs, while Billy relies on his high defense. They travel together almost the entire time, and make a great team. As far as memorable characters go, I wouldn't exactly say they're on the same level as Leon and Claire because they're easily replaceable with any other generic characters one could design, but they're pretty good for telling the story. The acting is mostly passable except for one or two side characters who are laughably awful.
The other difference between this game and Resident Evil 1-3 is that you can drop items on the floor since the game doesn't have a box to store items like in RE1, 2 and 3. That's right, no items box! You can pick items up at a later time but please don't forget where they are! I'm a bigger fan of an item box myself. That way I know where to backtrack (what room) when I need something.
I'm not a fan of the train part in the beginning. It only makes up 20% of the quest so I won't complain *too* much, but it's really straightforward, small and unremarkable. Once the characters enter the mansion, sewer and underground facility -though familiar places we've seen before in the Resident Evil series- the game does improve a little bit. I'm not really annoyed that the same locational themes are being used again however, because let's be honest- they *were* pretty darn creepy in the first three RE games! Perhaps it wouldn't hurt if the mansion had a little bit more zombie activity though. It's pretty darn quiet! However it's quiet because there's a greater need for puzzle solving.
And speaking of puzzles, there's a bunch of them in Zero but they mostly revolve around searching for keys and finding the right doors. Expect TONS of backtracking but at least each area is short enough that it's never a nuisance. The only bad puzzle is the one that involves pushing giant crates near the end. This puzzle was executed a lot better in Resident Evil 2 because simplicity wins in this case.
The zombies are spaced apart in such a way that you're never really swarmed by them which is something I love because it means the game lives up to the classic style of "survival horror". Manage your ammunition accordingly! Other enemies include the traditional locust mutations, oversized spiders, beefed up lizards and angry dogs. There's even something new- monkeys. They are vicious little monkeys too! The boss fights are similar to the ones you'd find in Resident Evil 1-3, though maybe slightly worse. I like the slithery centipede at least. Oh and the bat flying around! That's a pretty creative one. Otherwise the bosses are in the same league as the ones from RE2. The storyline follows the T-virus and Raccoon City so older RE fans will eat this stuff up.
While some might complain that Zero recycles the same exact formula that RE2 mastered, I think in this case time has shown that old school survival horror games have become underrated and are incredibly atmospheric, so I think Zero resembling RE2 is more of a positive than a letdown. Maybe a long time ago people compared this game to RE2 and thought it was worse so they rated it poorly based on that alone, but honestly these days Zero looks like a really stellar game. The most important ingredients have remained intact- that being Resident Evil Zero has the gameplay, graphics and especially the atmosphere of the first three RE games. And that's what matters to me the most, so yeah, this game's pretty awesome! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This Game Is Great. Aero the Acrobat, the classic Sunsoft game for Super NES, comes to Game Boy Advance! Edgar Ektor (and evil ex-circus clown) has booby-trapped the circus with the help of a crazy flying squirrel named Zero and his fairground henchmen. Only Aero, a master of acrobatics, can diffuse the dangers of the circus and perform various death defying acts to amuse the unsuspecting audience. As the headlining act, Aero will walk tightropes, swing on trapezes, blast out of cannons and plunge off the high dive in order to find Ektor and put a stop to his evil plans.
Great graphics and action-puzzle elements garnered Aero the Acrobat great reviews when it was first released in 1993. Now you can re-live the classic on Game Boy Advance.
Aero the Acrobat is slated to wing his way to GBA... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Game Worthy Of A Second Look. This game kind of appeard under a lot of radars. There was little press about it, I only noticed it because I had been obsessing about the Die Hard movies for a few weeks, saw the title in the store and said "what the heck?" I was not dissapointed. I'm not a huge fan of these first person shooters, but I can make an exception for DHV. This game requires you to use a lot of stealth, something rare for a FPS. Rather than killing someone outright for a key like in some games, a little persuasion (along with a gun to the back of the head) is requires to advance.
The game features a good collection of weapons, from a standard issue police revolver to uzis. A big thing I love about this game is the effectiveness of the punch. In many games once you run out of ammo, you are dead, no hope. In DHV, you can still be very leathal without a weapon.
Real voice actors are used in the game. The voice actor for Bruce Willis is very good, and sounds just like Bruce. And yes, that is the dad from Family Matters as the police chief. That is his real voice! It adds a bit of athenticity to the game as a part of the Die Hard series. A note about dialogue: There is more swearing in this game than any I have ever played. Along with the mind numbing violence the game deserves the mature rating and people should use their own discression is buying this game. In short, use good judgement.
The levels are pretty generic. Despite this, a few are quite fun to replay over again. Streets of LA is an interesting level that requires lots of walking, the Police Department level is one massive fire fight as you combat the terrorists who are trying to kill John MacClain. The Prison level is very impressive. The amount of area to cover is huge, and it will demand more sneakiness then force. It's also a very creepy level with strange shadows thrown against the wall, and random fires burning in the halls. The levels present good challenges, but none so hard that you will find yourself screaming profane words at the screen. At no point in this game will you get so frusterated that you will smash your controller against the wall over a little point that you can't past.
I'd say this game is great but it does have some flaws. The story is kind of dry (how many Grubbers are there? Are they all evil art thieves?) and some levels can get tedious (sewers). But this is a game that deserves a second look from anyone who brushed it off as just another shooter. While not entirely orginal, it promises to keep one entertained long enough to want to get to the later, more sprawling levels. Its well worth it, epecially now that the price is down. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I would give this game 10,000 stars if it was an option. Okay...maybe my opinion doesn't matter much to you. But listen! Don't let the screenshots fool you.
When you actually play the game, the graphics all come together. They look absolutely fantastic with the game, and not only that, but they show better expressions then other graphics *probably* would (in my opinion).
The characters...gosh...I could talk about the characters throughout this whole review! My favorite character would have to be the character Valoo. He's a dragon that sits atop an island in the game called "Dragon roost Island". If you ever get or have the game-compare the official art (like, the art in the little booklet that comes with the game) of Valoo to the one on the game. THE ONE ON THE GAME IS MORE DETAILED! I'm telling you...the graphics are awesome.
Oh, and don't even get me started on gameplay...being a girl, I don't like *too* much fighting. This game is perfect for me. Plenty of action, but not too incredibly much. More of a puzzle game, but it will definately keep you on your toes!
I'd have to say that the best thing about this game is that it flows...ya know, you don't get stuck too much (and when you do, you quickly find your way out).
Uh...I guess that's all I have to say about this AWESOME, FANTASTIC, STUPENDOUS work of art game. o___o;
If you have never played video games before and you play this one, you'll automatically become a fanatic.=) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Portable Masterpiece. Metal Gear Solid on the Gameboy color, or Metal Gear: Ghost Babel outside of America, is an astounding game that manages to combine elements from the popular 3D playstation game with the classic 2D Metal Gear gameplay. The game's story is non-cannon in the larger Metal Gear universe and is set after the events of the first Metal Gear game from 1987. Solid Snake's back to take down some crazy super powered mercenaries out to launch a nuclear warhead at the US. Although this is standard fare for a Metal Gear game, it still manages to tell an engrossing story with long cinematic cutscenes and dramatic Codec conversations. The in game sprites, though small, are clearly detailed. Even though an action like guards turning their heads is a matter of a couple of pixels moving they still clearly convey what the figure is doing. The game looks great. It takes full use the Gameboy color's palate to make all the environments unique and striking. Where this game really shines though, is the gameplay. The game's control greatly resembles the second Metal Gear game. You can crouch to crawl through and under cover, you can knock on walls to distract guards, and the handy soliton radar makes an appearance to help identify enemy placement. New to the 2D games though is the ability to flatten Snake against a wall to see farther down a hall or slide through area you formerly wouldn't have been able to get through. On top of this, the boss fights are challenging and creative making you utilise your arsenal of gadgets and weapons to find their weaknesses.
This game is a little pricey and hard to find, but it is a must have to GBC owners and Metal Gear fans everywhere. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NnyCW for Capcom City. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis adds a nice touch to the Resident Evil formula. Not only do you have to deal with oncoming hordes of zombies, but now you have another worry...being chased by a Nemesis that will come after you no matter what you do to try and stop it. The addition of Nemesis made this game one of the most enjoyable, and my favorite of the Resident Evil\'s. The addition to now be able to walk up stairs without pressing a button really did help way back when, though wondering how that was ever not a feature in the games is a bit of a puzzlement. And on the subject of puzzles, the only flaw this game has is the \"water puzzle\" near the end of the game. Only because it is totally random. Meaning you can get lucky and solve it in 20 seconds, or it could take about 30 minutes to beat. But other than that, this is a great game that any Resident Evil fan should have in their collection. NnyCW for CapCity. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
X-com is much better. I have a love hate relationship with this game.
First off, if you enjoyed this game, I would HIGHLY recommend
X Com, UFO defense. You will NOT be dissapointed.
Pro's:
Portable X-Com!,
Fun Tactics,
Great for long drives or trips,
Con's:
Can be frustrating at time's,( hey thats with any game, right?)
I Thought it was too short,
Earlier I said I have a Love-Hate relationship with this game.
The reason being, I've been exremely blessed to have played the
game that inspired Rebel Star Tactics, ( X-com, UFO Defense).
After playing this GBA game, I felt somewhat unsatisfied.
Not because of the game, but what it could have been.
Not having the ability to name your soldiers, Build your own bases, hunt down UFO's and research new weapons and ships
like X-Com was saddening.
Overall I would recommend RebelStar..
Just don't expect TOO much from it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Why is there no minus feature to rate games like this. NBA Hoopz was the first game I played as I purchased my Dreamcast and I must say the excitement I felt for playing this game vanished after a few days. I am a MEGA HUGE NBA JAM FAN and I thought that this incarnitation on the series would be the bomb but it just bombed!! When Shaq or Karl Malone become 3 point threats late in the fourth then you know that the game is crap and DOES NOT FOLLOW STATS. Why put stats in the game if EVERYBODY can dunk and run up court dribbling the ball behind their back. NBA Hoopz is rediculious. This game has the poorest graphics of all incarnitarions to date even the SNES versions seem better than this crap! Players look terrible in game and worse in replay! The game is also missing the magic and fun of any other NBA Jam games, Midway has no excuse for producing this mess. The 3 on 3 was a nice idea but POOORLY implemented as the 3rd player just becomes a useless object on the court. This game could have included some strategy to take advantage of the 3rd man but it does not! The sound and commentary are poor as the anouncer incorrectly calls a LOT of plays, he hails a block when it has obviously scored etc. If this is better than NBA Showtime then I am affraid to even look at that because I never thought that any NBA game could be this BAD. I MEAN BAD!!!!
Stick to NBA 2K2 which is MAD and leave this as a distant memory! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's different from Ruby/Sapphire, but not enough. There seems to be some debate as to how different the storyline is this time around. First I will clear up these matters as well as I can.
Both Team Magma and Aqua are enemies here, and there are several new areas where you will face the two teams. Rayquaza plays a fairly large role in the whole Magma/Aqua struggle. Wallace got a promotion and is now League champion. His gym was taken over by this dude named Juan who is Wallace's mentor. Steven takes a role like Red in GSC, except that I have been unable to get him to battle me more than once. All Contests have been consolidated in the Lilycove location. There is a new area called the Battle Frontier - more on that later.
Concerning Legendary Pokemon: Rayquaza can be caught before the Elite Four- good luck. Both Kyogre and Groudon can be caught here, but not until after you clear the Elite Four. You get to choose whether it is Latios or Latias that you must track down.
The game also has a phone built into the Pokenav, like GSC, only more annoying. This time around, Gym Leaders will demand rematches. The playable characters are slightly redesigned but look worse than their Ruby/Sapphire counterparts. Pokemon have little animations when going into battle, like Crystal.
Besides these things and a few reworked rosters, things are mostly the same as Ruby/Sapphire. Same annoying "rival", same basic path through the game, and same towns and environments. And the new stuff is not worth the price if you have one or both of the original 3rd generation games.
After having the privilege of using the VS Seeker in LeafGreen, reverting to the old PokeNav system of trainer rematches seems like a step backwards. Battling Gym Leaders again is an interesting diversion, but it doesn't come close to the VS Seeker's convenience. Trainers will call you, and mostly it will be pointless drivel. You will tire of their calls very quickly. Also, the Pokemon animations often take too long and aren't worth it.
Now onto the Battle Frontier. This is a amusement park-like place for tough Pokemon battles against bosses called Frontier Brains. Two of the facilities have normal Pokemon battles. One has normal battles with a 3-turn limit. One has you choosing doors with random surprises behind each one. One forces you to wander in darkness, collecting whatever items you can find to survive numerous battles. One puts the Pokemon on autopilot, attacking (or not) depending on their nature. And the last one has you using rental Pokemon.
Using Rental Pokemon sucks. They have bizarre and marginally useful attacks. In fact, the whole Battle Frontier is infuriating. Your opponents have surprisingly good luck- inaccurate attacks like Blizzard and Hypnosis will hit you 9 times out of 10. When you use such attacks, you will miss them 9 times out of 10. Also, they will score five critical hits for every one that you get. Too often, they will snatch victory from you because of a lucky hit. Perfect if you like throwing your GBA across the room.
For hard-core trainers who understand the game's mechanics, there are several features that help you properly raise your Pokemon.
Again, if you have Ruby or Sapphire, this game is unnecessary and a waste of money. But if you don't, go ahead and pick it up. Slightly better than Ruby and Sapphire, but Fire/Red and LeafGreen are the standout games of the 3rd generation of Pokemon RPG's. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game is a reflection of reality. The last reviewer says to expect to pay hundreds for this game... he can only be referring to the Japanese version of the game which was released in chapters, one to a disc. The US version is not that way. The US version includes 3 GD ROMS for the game, plus a 4th GD ROM that has online options.
Shenmue is a breakthrough in videogame technology. You may think it is trivial to be able to walk into a store in a videogame and buy any item you find, because in terms of reality, that is nothing new. But in a videogame, that is amazing. This game offers a different experience to everyone that plays it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
POKEMON MAKES LIFE WORTH LIVING. When I heard that a new Pokemon game was coming out, I couldn't control my arousal! For 3 months, I counted the hours until it came out. When it finally did, I was first(though also the only) in line to buy it at my local Target. I could tell the cashier was enjoying my victory of being first as much as I was, he was so happy he couldn't control his laughter!
When I got home I did nothing but play Pokemon on my pink Game Boy Advance! I disregarded all other meaningless activites such as bathing and reviewing math flash cards with my mom it was so good!
You play as a kid who is destined to become the world's greatest Pokemon Master! He must catch all the Pokemon he can if he hopes to achieve his dream! My favorite Pokemon is Pikachu! He is just SOOOO CUTE! I have a plushie of him that I sleep with every night! I just wish I could wash out the stains I made in his fur!
Anyway, you have to beat all these guys who run gyms for Pokemon using your own Pokemon! My team is the best, I spent 5 hours assembling it. This game is a real challenge! It took me 3 days to beat the first gym leader! When I beat him I was so happy that I can't even mention here what I did!
Buy this game now and become a Pokemon master(but you won't be as good as me!) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It works. I usually don't wear glasses because my vision is quite good. Nevertheless, when I spent several hours behind a PC or tablet device - quite common these days - my eyes start to feel irritated and fatigued. So, I decided to give computer/gaming glasses a chance and tried out several of them and out of all those I tested, this Gunnar Intercept model is arguably the most comfortable one. My nose bridge is very sensitive and doesn't tolerate most glasses very well, but this one just fits very comfortably and the big lenses cover most of my field of view rather than leaving some out like many other glasses. On top of that, it works very well for reducing eye fatigue and dry eye symptoms. The only downside I can think of is that sometimes when bright light hits the backside of the lens it produces a purplish glare, but this shouldn't be a big problem if you control where the light sources in your room/office come from. Overall, it's a great product and I definitely recommend it to anyone who spends a lot of time behind a computer screen. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mario has done well. Since this is the first Mario Adventure game to hit the Gamecube, there was bound to be great pleasure to anyone who would play. But since there are ALOT of minor problems, I just had to drop the rating down one star.
The control is not that hard to get used to, u just have to play a few times to feel the ring. And since the comfortable controller makes it a little hard to move, u just get over it.
The minor problems that live in this game are the ones that have been mostly haunting Mario games since Day 1. First of all, the camera usually doesnt follow wherever Mario goes, and there's a few glitches if that possibly happens. It can also screw up ur coordination and miss tough jumps that u need to pass. It can get very annoying, but since this is Mario's first title on the GC, you gotta let him slide.
The Game overall is a very fun and interesting game despite its few flaws. Since I understand that Super Mario Sunshine is all about attention, i think it would make a great present. So, all you Mario lovers that believed in Mario for decades, this game is a MUST-HAVE if you enjoy those great classic Mario, cause believe me, this will be a great classic to add to ur collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Much Better Than Link. Starting off, i must set some things straight. #1. Crystalis came out originally for the regular 8-bit NES, not SNES #2. It is by far the best of the RPG genre, greatly surpassing the Legend Of Zelda.
While i must confess that i do not have a Gameboy, i do have the original NES and i still play Crystalis. i do encourage the purchase of this game. i hope that by rereleasing it on Gameboy, nintendo can usher in a new generation of gamers that will like the old skool nintendo games. i know i do...
The game. Crystalis is by far my favorite game of all time. And that spans every console game i have, (NES, Genesis, Game Gear, 3DO, Playstation, and N64) I rememeber spending hours and hours, killing foes to collect money to get bigger and better armour. the storyline is very deep and it gets u immersed in the game. The thing i like most about this game is the fact that its not turn based RPG. I dunno but i cant stand turn based RPGs...Shining Force? Great game, don't get me wrong, but i hated just watching a damn screen and watching characters take turns to fight. With Crystalis (on the NES) you control your character, and if its like the NES version, you can name your character too. The game is set in the future too, buts its pretty wicked because the only way people can dominate other people is to use Magic. So theres a lot of technology and medieval kind of stuff too. You meet up with 4 wise men who, along your journey as you get better and better Magic Points, will teach u magic such as Recover (allows you to recover from paralysis) Refresh (restores your Hit Points) and Teleport(allows you to go back to any town youve beento before.) There are also 4 swords u need to find. you start out with the sword of wind. find the ball of wind and u increase you potential to hurt enemies. find the tornado bracelet and u can crush every enemy in your path, there is also the Fire, Water, and Thunder swords which all have balls and bracelets that increase the power of the swords. All the swords combine to give you Crystalis, the mightiest weapon ever made. With it you can defeat Draygonia in the Floating Tower (by the way, what is it with the word draygonia in RPGs? in Landstalker, there was a character named Drakon from Drakonnia. Spelled diffently but he was a lizard of some sort. If u played Crystalis and Landstalker for Genesis, you'd catch my parallesism) There is so much more to see and do. As any old skool NES fan can tell you, there's nothing quite like the original. don't miss out on a legend
get it for regular nintendo too | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It is amazing. I had to do some work to get this to work. But it was well worth it. I spent two hours on the phone with Samsung and they couldn't tell my why this wouldn't work. Because the signal is supported according to the giant manual that came with the tv monitor. I was tempted to buy a converter and use hdmi but I tried one last thing before giving up. On a Samsung series 6 lcd this is what I did. I went into the service menu(info,menu,mute,power). From the service menu I went into advance settings(0,0,0,0). From the advance setting menu I hit enter on the control option which takes you into another menu. From the control menu I went down to the setting called pc and turned it off. I hit menu until I returned to the very first service menu. Hit power off then on. Bang VGA HEAVEN. It is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!I can't believe this is a dreamcast. seriously wow! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An interesting diversion, especially if you're bored. Having played Pokemon games for the past several years and continuing to do so despite my advanced age of 23, I found this interesting little game when I was bored and frustrated because I could find no other games to try my new Gamecube out on. I have played Hey, You Pikachu in the past (bought it some years back) and while it was childish and charming, it was indeed for younger children.
This, too, while technically geared for younger children, is much more complex and would even keep older people captivated for awhile. It runs in real time, and there's no confusing microphone technology to contend with (you can interact with Pikachu just as much without the darned thing!)
There's much more to do, also. Instead of other pokemon not really interacting with Pikachu, he can do so with them freely. There are many pokemon here, well over a hundred. Have Pikachu talk to them and the first time, they'll give him a "nice card" (a sort of trading card) for answering a quiz question correctly. Talk to them again, and you'll get pika points instead.
The game starts out with a bunch of Magnemite delivering a TV to your house. Your name is taken, and Professor Oak comes on and tells you that you've been selected to be his first test audience for the brand new Pokemon Channel System. A wild Pikachu promptly shows up at your door and wants to join you in watching TV, making the good 'ol Professor exclaim that this is incredibly rare! He wishes you luck, and leaves you to explore your TV and your game world.
There's lots of channels to choose from, and as long as you watch each new program through at least once, more will appear the next day promptly at five am. There's a pokemon news channel run by an often-sleepy Psyduck and his on-the-scene reporter Meowth (this is often amusing), a Wobuffet quiz show where you can earn more pika points to blow, a Squirtle shopping program where you can burn your pika points on cool stuff like TV's, passes, pokemon dolls, and Pokemon Mini games, and more.
Then there's the anime! A whole new Pichu Brothers exclusive to the game alone. Each day a new part of the anime is aired, five parts in all. Day 6 you will even get to see the whole thing in the Japanese version, hosted by Kansumi, the Japanese version of Misty! It's a rare opprotunity to see pokemon in their original Japanese formats.
It's not just the TV thats interesting. There's many places for Pikachu to explore--your yard, the bus stop, Greenleaf Field, Mt. Snowfall, Viridian Forest, and Cobalt Coast, each with bonus sub-areas. Depending on the time of day or night AND the weather, different pokemon will appear, including some incredibly rare legends! And Pikachu can do much more than simply go and talk to the pokemon--fishing, concerts, and lots of other activities.
Oh, yeah, don't forget the Pokemon Mini system included in the game (each obtained by purchase in the Squirtle shopping channel). Finally, you can play the games that previously were only avalible in the Pokemon Center in New York.
There's much more to this game, but I won't give it all away. It makes Hey You Pikachu seem simple and 1-D by compairson. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Early review of a highly anticipated game. This game is going to be above and beyond the previous version. First you can actually get a good running game going. Second the playing is more balanced, but these aren't the best features. The best thing is that you can download as the season progresses. That way if a player comes out of nowhere during the season your stats will reflect. That is the greatest part of this game. Maybe this will keep the market from having a new game every year. You can download an update players every year via VMU or memory card. Also the addition of online play and the downloadable upgrades, not to mention career mode and better graphics (if that's even possible) this will be the greatest football game ever. Eat your heart out PS2! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The bloodiest game from the 90s I've seen; How can anyone say this game sucks. You walk, You jump, you splatter blood & guts on the walls. That's about all there is to the game play, in some spots the enemies come at you pretty fast and some of the bosses are very hard to defeat; I definitively would have purchased this game when I was 14 and into games with heavy blood & gore. The Game is simpler and more gorey than most games today!
The game play is about the same as the original Slpatterhouse on the TurboGrafx, Slpatterhouse 2 on the Sega Genesis has slightly improved graphics. I don't recommend Slpatterhouse 3. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Game. Well, this is a good game, this was the first game I have played with a gameboy. It's really fun to try the game out once in a while even though it's old. Well, sort of. I used cheat codes in this game. For some codes, invincibility is DLVTRKBNRG, unlimited weapons is DLVTRKBWPS, Lives is DLVTRKBLVS, and Bird mode (which is pretty cool) is DLVTRKBBRD. To activate bird mode, press select, A, B at the same time. But hey, cool weapons. Chain gun, a powerful cannon, pistol, arrows, dagger, all a good weapon to use. If you have this game, tired of finishing the first level? Want to move on? Type DLYLWKVYYC in the password box in options and you are in the second level. Overall, even though I talked more about the game than my opinion, it is a cool game!! 9 levels, no blood (which is not that bad), is a good game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
New and improved. I've been a fan of Metroid ever since the first NES version. I have picked up every version since. There are loads of reviews for this already so I'll try and keep it short and add my take.
This was the first metroid game to move from the classic side-scrolling to an open world. You still get all the classic gadgets including missile launcher, morph ball, bombs, double-jump, etc. What's typical is that each gadget comes in to play throughout the game. The enemies in this game (and throught the prime triliogy) are space pirates.
What I love about the prime series is trying to find all the upgrades. I like that it doesn't use trophies or achievements yet I wanted to get everything. You have to go back to previously played areas to get to areas you couldn't before without an upgrade.
This game was voted the #1 GameCube game of all time by IGN and for good reason. You will find yourself hooked from the very beginning and the game takes a while to beat, especially if you want to find everything first.
You won't be disappointed if you are fan of Metroid or an open world Mario 64 type game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THE BEST GAME ON NINTENDO GAME CUBE. SUPER MONKEY BALL IS SO COOL!! IT HAS ADVENTURE MODE WHERE YOU TRY TO TILT THE FLOOR TO MAKE YOUR MONKEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
THERE IS ALSO MINI GAME MODE WHERE YOU CAN PLAY MINI-GAMES LIKE:
MONKEY FIGHT, MONKEY RACING AND ONE WHERE I FORGOT THE NAME BUT THE OBJECT IS TO ROLL DOWN A RAMP AS FAST AS YOU CAN, THEN LAUNCH UP AND TRY TO LAND ON A ISLAND. BUT FIRST YOU HAVE TO SPIN THE WHEEL OF DEATH.
MONKEY FIGHT IS WHEN YOU GET A BOXING GLOVE ATTACHED TO YOUR MONKEY'S BALL AND YOU TRY TO KNOCK THE OTHER PLAYERS OFF THE PLATFORM. THERE ARE POWER-UPS YOU CAN GET LIKE: A GIANT BOXING GLOVE,AND A SPRING THAT ATTACHES TO YOUR BALL TO MAKE IT SHOOT FARTHER.
I THINK EVERY ONE SHOULD ADD THIS GAME TO THIER GAMECUBE COLLECTION!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mario Supstar Baseball. I absolutely got sucked into this game the moment I laid my hands on it. The only compliant I have is the price it was $20.00 which I thought was too much money. But you know in the short term it sucks but in the long-term it pays off because now this game is in my collection. I love this game, the controls are a little confusing and are worth spending the time with and its all in the timing. I don't like the fact the characters run the bases automatically I seriously wish Nintendo had just let the player make his character run the bases but oh well. This game is down right awesome I highly recommend this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A really great buy. Game Boy Color is absolutely a must-have if you want a portable video game console! It is great. The things I like about it are that there are many different types of games like action, sports, racing, puzzle, adventure, and more! I also like the graphics when you are playing the games, even though the screen is very small, you still get a lot of detail. And I like the fact that the screen is in color. There is even a jack where you can plug in a little light so if you are playing in the dark, you can see what you are doing. Some of the best games on Game Boy Color are Monopoly, Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest, All Star Baseball 2000, Pokemon Pinball and Tetris DX. I also like the fact that there is a very wide selection of games to choose from, which makes for more variety. Overall, if you want a good portable video game console, Game Boy Color is the one to beat! Thank you for reading my review. I hope it helped. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Game. December 25, 2004 -- the fateful day I had ordered this game, as I had been wanting it for a while, but never actually got around to getting it, and so 12/25/04 I got it, played it, and definitely thought I couldn't love a game more, and I was right, but I recently re-played it, and I loved it even more then back then. This is surely the best game I've ever played, and ever will play. Tales of Symphonia probably takes 2nd to it. The battle system is just so incredible, as are the Bounty heads you defeat for money. I must say, if you're an R.P.G. lover, and you haven't tried this game, please do so now. Actually, even if you aren't an R.P.G. fan, you should still give this game a chance. I can guarantee you'll be satisfied, or at least you better be. I can also guarantee anywhere from 40-50+ gameplay hours. I have no more to say, except I wish for a sequel to it, or an Anime or something. And my last thing I'll say to you is: if you have a GameCube, buy this from online for only $20 now, and I can 99.9% guarantee you'll enjoy this game, and even if you don't have a GameCube, go and buy one for this game. And if you do, others game you should get for it are: Gauntlet: Dark Legacy, Tales of Symphonia, Sonic (if you're an old Sega Genesis fan of them, they have this deal where you get 7 games in 1, which is rather nice, I'd say), and Ty The Tasmanian Tiger. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome Original Gamecube Content. I must say I was highly skeptical of this game at first. What fun would a game be that involved moving around balls with monkey's inside? I mean, is this game serious?
Yes it is serious and boy is it fun! I was so amazed at how fun and easy this game was to play when I first started. This game has insane replay value as there is a total of 7 different complete games to play. All of them can be played with other people as well, plus there a special modes just for the single player. One of the best modes for multiplayer would be "Monkey Target". This game has you roll the monkey ball down a steep incline similar to a ski jump, then open the monkey ball that act as "wings". You then fly the ball to a target and try to land on a spot for the most points. The person with the most points at the end of a user determined amount of rounds wins! Great fun!
Monkey Ball is probably the most actively played game on the GameCube in our house right now. With the whole family playing, including the 5 year old, we have a lot of fun! If you can get only one game for the GameCube this year, make sure it's Super Monkey Ball.
One note about the multiplayer... you don't need to have 4 controllers for all of the game modes. Some game modes allow you to play 4 player with only one controller! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lemmings(Nintendo Game Boy) Gray Cartridge Review. Lemmings is a very fun game, you might just think "Lemmings....." Sounds OK. This game is Very Fun, it takes a lot of strategy and you have to know what you are doing before you do it, you have to think very fast and you very oftenly make make errors which they always happen even if the thing is the simpilist known possible thing to do. You get very few items per level so use them very carefully, go in to the box select the item with numbers that is the right one to use and then hit B or A and it will activate on the lemming that you enclosed on. The game is fun, and is very challenging which is what I like, it took a while to get used to, when I got it I didn't know what to do. I practically couldn't do anything at all and then I gave it another chance and now I am enjoying it quite a bit, my cat ain't getting her paws/claws on this baby!
Do yourselves a favor.....
Buy this Game!
I got mine for $.60 and it is the European version but I am in the U.S. :)
J.R. Platt | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very nice. I remembered when this came out a few years back and I never had any money to cough up for it. But when I saw the 20th anniversary edition I just had to get it. It didn't disappoint, either; it looks really nice. The maroon and gold goes well together. I'm glad I got it. To be aware of: The buttons are a little loose, mainly the d pad. Everything else works nicely, and looks very nice. Another thing to be aware of is that it does not play gameboy or gameboy color games, only gameboy advanced games. Anyone who has or can get a hold of the mini sd rom emulator cartridge would really like this though. One last thing to know, the stock speakers are not very good or loud, but with headphones it sounds perfect. Bottom line, I would recommend it for looks, blast from the past factor, and for portable gaming more tangible than a touch screen tablet app. I like it!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Convenient, but at a cost. Product is extremely easy to use; just plug and play. Audio quality is about as good as it gets for the low tech, but the video quality suffers tremendously when compared to the alternative cable jack. When playing Zelda: Majora's Mask, the text went from crisp and clean--while using the cable adapter--to fuzzy and unfocused when using this product. I only bought this product so I could feed video to my TV while at the same time sending the audio through my surround sound system. Unless this is what you're hoping to achieve I suggest sticking with the cable adapter. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good mental challenge. Although this game does involve reflexes and timing, it's really more of a puzzle than an action game. In each level, it is necessary to figure out where to go and what to do to get to the end. Many of these puzzles are very imaginative and interesting. Many times our whole family would sit down and watch, giving suggestions and advice, while I tried to complete the latest level.
My biggest gripe: the second-to-last level (of about 28) is a "mini-game" that requires very quick reflexes and precise timing. The trouble is, the game doesn't respond to the controls precisely enough to make the level playable. Even with 7 lives, I don't know if I'll ever finish that level.
Even with that, the game was fun for the whole family, even those who were just watching. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
AL HAIL SEGA. The dreamcast is one of the best game consoles (And Last) Made by Sega. Its too sad that PS2 crushed the dreamcast like mad. I have a Dreamcast I bought a long time ago, and it still works today! I got many working games for it, Such as: Super Magnetic Neo, Fur Fighters, Frogger 2, etc. I am sad to see that sega's empire has fallen thanks to the PS2. You should get a working one with all the original stuff (Original VMU, AV Cable, Power Cable, Controller, and some games.) It was also the first console to ship with a Modem, allowing players to play online. Why not pick one up today? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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