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65 Hours of my life are missing. I had my first introduction with Tactics Ogre on the PS1. I ended up selling this game on eBay, because I was frankly bored with the leveling up to survive. To my astonishment, TO: KofL, drew me in and didn't let go until I had beaten the final boss, 65 hours later. Of course, that number is much higher, because of the numerous times I restarted not to lose a favorite character. Players of this game will soon discover that except for the training levels, once a character falls in battle it's "hasta la vista, baby" never to return.
This turned a lot of people off, but for me, it only fired me on to complete every level without perishing.
I became obsessed with getting my beloved friends leveled to near indestructiblity! There are some repetitions of backrounds, but there is a high sprite count and the cart takes full advantage of the GBA's graphic capabilities.
Excellent and deep story line and nice battle scenes. The dialogue never made me not want to skip it.
Great adult entertainment for fans of the strategyRPG. Take it to a cabin, or a lake and get ready to waste away a good hunk of your life.
Highly Recommended! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
dragon ball Z. About the game:
Dragon ball Z the legecy of Goku is a game about everything until frezas difeat in the show or if you haven't seen the show the fist 100 or so episods witch is why its so amazing that the game is so short. It took me 2 days to finish a pro gammer, 2 hours mabey. With that I give you Dragon Ball Z the legecy of Goku.
Graphics:1
This was not neerly as good as it could be. This would be adiquit for game boy but for GBA it just shows how hastily put together this was.
Controls:6
This is its strongest point. The only bad part is goku the graetest fighter in the univers can baerly out run a crab. Bisides that the controls good.
Gameplay:1
what is it that makes this area so bad the fact that while saving your child you take on sutch mini-quests as find a lost toy, pick flowers or find a cat is it that the hero can be found killing small woodland creaturs is it that sed creaturs beat you up repetedly no it that it's soo short you will finish it on one set of bateres. This will take you 1 day. Bisids that its graet.
sound:2
Your first diapointment is it dosent use the real music. In fact I wolden't call it music so this colems over.
overall:2 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Exactly as advertised, but it does have its flaws. This item was exactly what I had hoped for. It's really nothing but an emulator inside of a portable unit, but it works so well that I can't complain. It will play almost any Sega Genesis game file that you can put onto it (files must be in .bin format, though) and even some of the games it comes with are great, hard-to-find games (like the American version of Comix Zone). Of course, because it still is just an emulator, there are a few games that won't work on it at all but the vast majority of the Genesis library will play just fine on it. Just make sure to buy a regular SD card that is no bigger than 1GB if you want to add other games to it. Sound quality is not 100% perfect, but again it's a small unit and isn't totally flawless. Graphics look pretty good for a 16-bit handheld and are even pretty bright as well as backlit. Battery life is great and it comes with a USB wire to charge it. It can also be hooked up to a TV, but I haven't tried that yet as the unit doesn't come with the proper wire for that (any electronics store would have that wire, though). The overall feel of the unit as well as the controls are wonderful. The buttons feel similar to those of a real Genesis 6-button controller, but they respond a little better. Holding it, it feels very ergonomic (imagine a PSP with Genesis controls on it and you'll get the idea). Overall, it's a great deal for the money as long as this is exactly what you're looking for. Otherwise, I would say just to buy a PC game controller and just download any emulators/games that you want to your computer. However, if you want just a portable, all-in-one Genesis this is the only one I know of that is totally worth buying (especially for kids and people that are on long, boring car rides a lot). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gamecube Mario kart. Mario kart is a long time established video game if you go back there is the early super nintendo version and then the nintendo 64 version that sold milions and was one of the best game created then they made gameboy versions. When the gamecube arrived fans wanted a new mario kart game and the result is really impressive!
They featured a new two player mode,but not the mode you would play on separate cars they made a new 2 player mode when both players are on the same car at the same time. A cooperation mode not seen often now the players help each other one is driving one is throwing stuff it wasn't seen before and yet it was so simple.
Just that option makes the game 5 stars but there is more. The graphics looks great the race tracks are great,and you got many cars that fits one character`s style but you can all use them. There are 3 types of cars;light,medium and heavy to go on the light car you need 2 small characters ans so it is for medium car but for the heavy you only need to have one heavy player.
You can unlock cars as you do the tournaments and characters many are here;birdo,didy kong,toadette,daisy are making appearances. Many stuff to unlock the game isn't really long it didn't took a big amout of time to beat the game but its always fun to replay this game its a classic maybe not as much as the 64 version of mario kart but still a heck of fun!
The cooperation mode,the characters,the fun everithing seems to be there the tracks are really good yet there isn't a negative point gamecube owners you should think about having it its a must have for mario fans! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best RPG games out for Gamecube. Animal Crossing is a very fun and addicting game that can even prove to be challenging. The concept is that you are a person living in a town populated by animals. These animals are human like though and can walk on two legs, talk, and wear clothing. Interacting with them is one of the interesting aspects of the game. And while it is true that young children might find the animals cute and fun, it is a game that can be enjoyed by all ages.
You start off coming into a town with very little money and just the shirt you are wearing. Fortunately, you get set up with the local shop keeper, a friendly racoon, who agrees to let you buy a house in town. But, since you are low on money he agrees to let you work for him for a while to repay some of your debt. This is pretty much a tutorial. You meet the townsfolk, learn how to deliver items, and recieve a map to help you around. After this you are pretty much free to do as you choose.
This might seem a little dull. Luckily, there are many options that will you keep you entertained.
1. Fishing. In Tom Nook's (the raccoon) store you will be able to buy a fishing rod. Then you can take it to the river, the beach, or a pond to fish. These fish can be sold for bells (the currency used) or you can donate them to the mueseum. Once you catch all fish, you get a special reward.
2. Bug- catching. This is pretty much the same as fishing. You buy a net from the store and catch insects that are around your town.
3. Paying off your debt. Once you repay off a debt on your house you will be asked if you want to expand it (unless your house is as big as it gets). If you keep repaying debts and expanding your house eventually you will get 2 floors and a basement.
4. Collecting furniture wallpaper flooring and other items. After all what is a house without furniture. There are hundreds of things you can get for your house resulting in many home decorating options. You can choose to take part in a program called the HRA that will give your house points based on the interior design. Get a high enough score and you might get a prize.
Another great aspect of the game is the time. It is based on real time so one hour is one hour in the game. The seasons and months change accordingly and some bugs and fish can only be found in certain seasons. Also, different holidays come and go moslty on the days of real holidays. Ex: on the 4th of July there are fireworks. These are very fun and you can usually get rare items from them. Also people come every week. A dog comes on Saturday that will play songs on his guitar.
If you have a friend with the game you can put in their memory card and visit their town with your person. This can be fun since every town is different. Different fruit, townsfolk, locations, etc. You can even write them a letter at the post office. Overall, this game is very entertaining and the things to in it are endless. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Feeble Offspring. The only thing that relates this rotten game to "The Secret of Mana" is the name. Everything else is just a rotten imitation of that fine game. The graphics are well drawn, but poorly animated. The music is lame. The story is weak, and worst of all, the play controls are horrendous.
The ring menu system from "The Secret of Mana" was a thing of beauty that let you quickly use items and equip your characters. "Sword of Mana" has ring menus as well, but they're sluggish, and they flash for no apparent reason. Also, it seems like it takes forever for the guy to swing his sword after you have pressed the button. If you play it with the GameCube GameBoy Player, you'll even notice a bit of flicker.
Another minor irritation is that no matter what kind of creature you kill, it leaves behind something that looks like a bull skeleton. I could understand that in 1992, but it's 2003! Surely ROM is cheap enough by now for the cartridge to hold an assortment of remains.
I doubt that the original Mana team even worked on this thing. In the opening, it mentions Brown & Browne, which makes me suspect that Square is just a publisher for this game, not a developer. They pulled the same dirty trick with "Breath of Fire" which was an okay game developed by Capcom, but it was not as good as a Square game.
If they couldn't be bothered to do it right, they shouldn't have done it at all. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best controller, hands down. I'm not going to try to tell you which game system is the best. Some of the other reviewers here have only done a review in order to try to sell you a different system they like better, and it's pretty obvious. Don't worry--the GameCube is a really great system, and its controller feels better than the ones for competing systems. I own them all, so I speak without prejudice.
The controller just feels great the moment you hold it for the first time. The shoulder buttons (L and R) are analog, so they work kinda like an accelerator--and when you press them all the way down there is a secondary "click" that acts like a second button. Very cool.
Since most games use one main action button (except for fighting games), they made the main "A" button larger than all the rest. You never have to look down at the controller to see what button you're pressing like on some ("Am I pressing the X or the O?"), because you can always tell which is which by touch alone. This is essential, because how can you be immersed in a game when you keep having to take your eyes off the screen?
The controller's only real problem is that the cross-shaped D-pad is kinda small. But most games don't even use it that much, so it's really not a big deal.
The clear/indigo controller is a neat alternative to straight indigo because you can see the rumble motor moving in back.
This is a really solid, comfortable controller for a system both adults and kids can enjoy. Get it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Very Underrated Sonic Game. Sonic Dx is a very underrated game. You can roam around the city and you don't have be graded( :)). But the game has a major flaw, its too many gliches. But, overalll this game, in my opinion could have been better than Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. This game might been a improvement from the Dreamcast version, but still its great game. As for the characters and there missions, heres I got to say about them :
Sonic- his usual self,and his mission are ok.
Amy- She less annoy than over Sonic games, and she has to not get capture by Zero the Pedo-robot. Which it kinda of frustrating, but still exciting.( If you hit Zero,so many times with your hammer it will become invicible)
Knuckles- They made him into a meathead in this game (in other Sonic games and shows and comic), wwho listens to the villan Dr. Eggman, rather than his rival-friend Sonic. His mission is to restore the master emarald. Which is suprisly changllenging.
Tails- cute and helpful, his mission is to beat Sonic or anybody else to the chaos emeralds. Its really annoying how Sonic keeps on saying : " Hey,Hey" or " Way to go Tails".
Big- WHY WOULD SEGA MAKE A RETARTDED CAT IN THIS GAME OR SERIES?!Come on this game would also been perfect if Big the Fat Retarted Cat wasn't on this game. His missions are dumb, catching a frog,who obiviously doesn't want to be around him ( smart frog).All I could say is that the game would have been better without Big.
Gama- He a robot with a soul. He a character that you personally like, who has a sad tragic ending. His orignal mission was to capture Big's frog Froggy,because he swallowled the chaos emerald,but after he sees how Dr. Eggman treats his brother, his own mission is to save his brothers,by finding them and destroying them, so the bird can be release.
So I 100% reccomend to all the Sonic's fans to play this game | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It could've delivered...ahh Intec. When purchasing third-party products, be very careful. I've always been "iffy" about Intec because aesthetically, their accessories simply look "cheap" and rivals such as Pelican and MadCatz really do better in that area. Alright, let's move on to the controller.
It's pretty big, bigger than the Pelican G3 and Wavebird. Yes it does indeed vibrate (sorta) but should NOT be depended upon; if you play a game such as Mario Party, do not depend on the vibration function to work or barely at all. If you play a game such as Billy Hatcher, you'll feel "something" as you roll your egg(s) around. Sometimes the vibration can be good but most of the time it seems like it's barely there. Too bad, because the controller actually [does] feel nice but it suffers from something the Wavebird also does - it is affected by Spread Spectrum technology (however, the Wavebird has multiple channels to choose from and regardless what the Lazer is put on, it will instantly mess up, say, if a cordless phone with Spread Spectrum technolgy is ringing and further in use). After playing without vibration for a while, I do miss it, however, it's hard to give up a wireless controller once you walk on the other side; if you want a controller consider the Pelican G3 or Wavebird (both have excellent battery life, 1 of my 2 Pelican G3s have gone awry but it could be an isolated thing). If you can buy this for $20.00 or under, do so - but do not pay as much for this as you would pay for the less expensive Pelican. Too bad, when it works it's great...but since you may very likely have a cordless phone...ahh well...
And then there's the clencher...the design of the RF receiving unit - a piece of crap.
It's designed in such a way that the metal connector which would go into the GCN isn't positioned in the middle of the receiver, which makes sense, right? It's further to the right of the unit (right, if the front is facing you). What's this mean? You can only plug it in the 1st player port and NOT 2-4; the LEFT side will simply be so bulky that Wavebird or Pelican receivers will not be able to fit alongside the PURPLE Intec receiver...or even a second Intec receiver at that! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Game Boy Advance SP. Without question, this is the greatest handheld ever invented. Here's why:
1. it has a front-lit screen, which makes it very easy to see in any lighting condition, and it evenly lights up the screen with a whiteish-blue glow, sort of like a light in a watch
2. It is small and is easy to take around with you wherever you go, and is a lot easier to hold, but it takes a little time to get used to the different shape and size if you have large hands.
3. The lithium rechargeable battery that is included keeps the game boy powered for about 10 hours with the light off, and 18 hours with the light off, and can be recharged more than 15 times before you need to buy a new one. Also, the AC adapter included is pretty small, and can be taken with you anywhere, and the prongs that go into the outlet can be pushed into the adapter itself to reduce its size. In the long-run, you will most likely earn back all the money that you paid for the SP, because you will no longer need to buy expensive lights and batteries, until the rechargeable battery dies.
You should definitely buy this little guy, even if you already have a game boy advance... it's worth it, and you'll probably get your money back in a few months cuz you don't have to buy any more batteries. When i tried to buy my game boy advance SP, it was sold out everywhere, Toys R us is the only place where i could find it... and you can sell your old game boy advance for a LOT of money, (i sold mine for like 70 dollars with 2 games and my light). or, you could give it to your dog... after all, dogs are nature's way of telling we could have been worse off...
Anyway, you should DEFINITELY by this game boy... its the best!
P.S.
I've been wondering this since the day it came out... what does 'SP' stand for? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great graphics, but 2K2 misses some important features. I've been waiting for a NCAA football game since purchasing my Dreamcast, and this game is it ... well, sort of.
The game plays very smoothly and offers a number of playbooks customized to the team you've chosen. However, some of the true excitement of college football is missed. A few college fight songs are in the game, but they're played IN EVERY stadium. It's annoying to hear another college's fight song in your "home" stadium. Of course, this means that most college fight songs are not included.
Secondly, the play-by-play announcers are way off base in many scenarios. (Including calling TCU the "Mustangs" and SMU the "Horned Frogs", as well as indicating teams have turned the ball over when they haven't.) I wonder if this game skipped the QA process to hit a time deadline?
In any event, despite these annoyances, the control and graphics and good, and are modeled after the same in NFL 2K1. In trying to provide an option offense for the college version, Sega *almost* got it right, but the quarterback control during the option is a bit awkward.
The game is worth the money if you're like me, and you've *got to have* a college football game, but if you only have a passing interest in NCAA football, I'd recommend saving your money. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Game Boy Advance Treasure Planet. I bought my Nintendo DS used on-line.....and the seller included the Treasure Planet game with it. This game is fantastic!!! I probably never would have thought of buying it.....and I definitely would have missed out. The game IS challenging. Not sure if a younger gamer would have the patience for it. (I DID have to play the solar surfer levels MULTIPLE times before beating them). And one of my pet peeves....those passwords at the end of each level!!! I had little pieces of paper all over the place cause I had to keep scribbling down the passwords between the levels. But I give this 5 stars because I think that anyone who would spend their money on this game.....would feel that they got their money's worth. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Handheld awesomism. The Bonk series may be more well-known on the TurboGrafx16, but the first game, Bonk's Adventure, was on multiple systems. It was on Game Boy, the NES, the Super Nintendo, arcade, etc. Some of these versions, however, seem to have levels that differ from one another. What's up with that?
The main gameplay is pretty sweet. If you eat a piece of meat, you get powered up a bit, making Bonk look kinda creepy, but at least your hit points don't drain when you get whacked by an enemy. Eating a bigger piece of meat does both power up AND INVINCIBILITY!!! Bonk can also run faster as he is invincible, smashing enemies in sight, Mario-style.
At every end of a round (Except Round 5), there would be a boss. Awesome 8-Bit boss music turns on, and the battle begins. It may seem like a basic fight, but it's possible you may lose a life or two. What I also like about Bonk's Adventure is that when you die, you can just press Start to start up another life at where you had died.
Before reaching the final boss, you have to battle the other four bosses again. Kinda like how Sonic 4 had done it. But that's when I realize the full story. A unicorn (as a princess) has been kidnapped by a dragon named King Drool, and now that dragon is taking over her planet. What the heck...? Isn't Bonk a caveman? And the game would end with the unicorn kissing Bonk, causing him to go nuts like when he collects meat. Isn't Bonk a caveMAN? And the princess is a UNICORN?
Story aside, it's a really great Game Boy game and you should go buy it for your Game Boy, Color, or even Game Boy Advance. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Oh! There's a SHADOW POKEMON. Pokemon Colosseum is the third game in the Pokemon Stadium series, and it's a bit different from its predecessors, in that it's not just a fighting game, but it's also the very first Pokemon adventure game for the GameCube. In Story Mode, there are a couple of evil organizations: Snagem and Cipher, who steal Pokemon and turn them into evil "Shadow Pokemon". You play as a boy who once worked for Snagem. However, at the beginning of the game, the boy causes an explosion at the hideout, wrecking its equipment, and escapes with his Espeon and Umbreon.
Soon enough, you rescue a girl with the ability to sense when a Pokemon is evil, and the real adventure starts. The object of the game is to raise Pokemon, of course, and to steal the evil Pokemon from the bad guys so you can make them good again.
Here are the pros and cons of this game.
PROS:
It's a LOT of fun (duhh).
The graphics are really good.
The background music is also really good (with the possible exception of when they use harmonicas; that gets stuck in my head).
There's a lot in it.
CONS:
The final boss is really really really really really really hard.
You can't save wherever you want--you have to find a special computer in a certain part of wherever you are. (This is EXTREMELY annoying--I almost got stuck playing it well into the night because of this.)
You can't play as a girl. However, there is a girl who follows the main character around, and you get to name her, but it's not quite the same.
Overall, this game is really quite good, if a bit frustrating from time to time, and it's certainly worth buying. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best RPG games. This game, while being somewhat short and simple, is a fun game with very good graphics and is very realistic. Anyone who has read the Forgotten Realms series or enjoys playing RPG, games should consider purchasing this game. It is one of the few games in which you can work together with another player to beat the game. This game can import players from a different file to a new or other game. This means you can take your character and play using that character with a friend on their file. Anytime during the game you can add a second player without having to start at another save point. Also for those who have read the Forgotten Realms: Dark Elf Trilogy, you can enjoy playing the game with Drizzt, the dark elf, by holding the L and R button on the character select screen and release after the game loads. Otherwise you can be an elven sorceress, a human archer, or a dwarven fighter. The game allows you to aquire new skills, grow to higher levels, buy your own arsenal, and customise your own charachter. I highly recommend this game. Unfortunatly, due to the blood and violence it is rated teen. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
In A World Gone Mad, Only Leon Can Save Us. Boy was I ever hoping that the Resident Evil 2 movie was going to have Leon Kennedy in it. But to my dismay it did not. But I'm hoping, again, that the 3rd Resident Evil movie will!! Anyways, got off topic. One of the main reasons I got a gamecube was so I could replay all the old Resident Evil games all over again. Some may think it's a crazy move, but I do not regret it at all. Lets break the review down in catagories:
Graphics 5/5
One of the most important aspects of any video game is to use the platforms graphical abilities to its fullest. Resident Evil games, when on the PSone, were state of the art in this area. One of the reason it drew such a huge following. Resident Evil 4 does not disappoint at all. There is enough detail here to almost make your stomach ache. From explosions, to even the Leon character himself, it all looks flawless. On a downside, there are a lot of re-used enemies. Which is understandable. Since we don't have blood-soaked mindless zombies running around, it was a lot harder to create a vast parasite insane villager template.
Story Line 4/5
The first 4 Resident Evil games(including 0) were all based upon the evil Umbrella Corp and T-Virus outbreak. Resident Evil 4, however, does not fall under the same backdrop. Instead they descided to go with a completely different approach. Now I know some people are in total arms over this, but you'll have to admit, the T-Virus story really was starting to smell a little old. We do have a story that is somewhat similar though, just with a little more twist involved. I believe the whole Presidents Daughter plot is a rather laughable plause however. And Ashley is nothing more than a thorn in your side throughout the entire game, but it does make for more strategy while going around and blowing up Villagers and Monks. The main plot/storyline is writen not too badly. But hey, I wasn't expecting Oscar material here. So lets move on.
Gameplay 5/5
Ok, Resident Evil controls have always been a harmful virus in themselves. As we can recall, controlling on the PSone, and even the remakes were not an easy thing. They were stiff and the menues were really unpleasant. But since the overall gameplay has now changed to an Over-The-Shoulder perspective, the controller scheme also has changed, and it's for the better. Aiming is now done with a laser guided beam. Your items can now be managed more easier. And the map system has more important information on it. And don't forget the 180 degree turn is back! Very nice!! Also the machanics of the enemies are different as well. Now there is more stressful situations in Resident Evil 4 to make your fingernails really raw. Being trapped in buildings while being surrounded. Also having to protected Ashley is also a new factor. All in all it does play differently, but it's still feels like Resident Evil.
And finally, Resident Evil 4 almost plays more like a first person shooter that an adventure-style game. Therefore the action is more apparent and instense. Which is great!! More enemies to blast is what I've been waiting for.
Music/Sound 5/5
Traditional Resident Evil games have always been praised for their actual lack of music. Where the ingame silence and/or ambient sounds have always been more of a favorite approach than have a corny musical score blasting in the background. Resident Evil 4 is really no different. Ambient effects and sounds are the majority here. Only in certain situations will a background music take over. Mostly when fighting villagers or monks. The music that does play does sound good. As for the sound effects, who can't love the sound of a pistol being reloaded, or a shotgun being pumped? I know it makes my mouth water. :)
Overall 5/5
All in all, Resident Evil 4, even though it is a different approach, does warrant a definate purchase. Whether you will buy a Game Cube souly for the pure enjoyment of this game or not, is ulimately up to you though. There is a beacon of hope for PS2 owners though. Capcom has finally decided to release Resident Evil 4 for the PS2!!! But as good as the PS2 is, I'm doubtful it will be able to look as good, or run as smoothly as it does on the Game Cube. But I suppose we'll wait and see when it's released in November of this year.
Also, once you have completed the game, there are many other bonuses and features you can play though as well, increasing the replay value. Which is great!! So go and play this game, and do it NOW. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The original in all its glory. 1987 was a big year for Nintendo and its biggest product, the Nintendo Entertainment System (or the Nintendo Family Computer in Japan). Early memory limitations were being lifted by the development of the Disk System in Japan and the first mapper chips in both Japan and the US. Also, with the exception of the already-famous Mario, most of the more successful game franchises were appearing on both sides of the Pacific: Metroid, Mega Man, Castlevania, Kid Icarus, Punch Out!! (with the then seemingly invincible Mike Tyson as the chief opponent), and The Legend of Zelda.
In addition to being the first game with a battery for saving (as opposed to being forced to use cumbersome passwords or play through games in one sitting) and the ensuing increase in game length, Zelda saw the beginning of a new type of game (particularly for Americans, who were beginning to miss out on some seriously adult and/or complex titles that thrived on Japan's Famicom) that relied on problem-solving skills just as must as the ability to wipe out the bad guys as quickly as possible.
The game itself is a classic, and save for a slightly scrunched presentation and a few "off" sound effects, is exactly like the NES original (save for the lack of a gold cartridge). While it's debatable if the game is worth paying (...), the value is a lot more than some of the other NES Classics games (which have seen e-Reader releases for far cheaper and/or are somewhat inaccurate ports of classics arcade games). However, if you don't have access to an NES (or just want to play Zelda on the go), you can't do wrong with this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Forgive the controls and play the game. You heard me! The controls take a minute or two to learn, and the menus are hard to scroll through without a keyboard, but if you can get past these points this game can be VERY fun and intense. Fun because you get to rescue hostages, and intense because one or two shots and your dead! Nothing's more fun than running through a mission with different people, I.E. be the person that runs in there and shoots the guards or the person that snipes from atop a hidden point... if you REALLY can't get over the controls, please get it on the PC, the controls are much better! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun...with real people. The best thing about this game is its multi player, obviously. its extremely fun but, their's to many things wrong with this zelda. Here's one of the problems- its to repetitive. I cant tell you how many times Dark Link tried to kill me or how many times i had to hit vaati and did i mention in every level you do the same thing. But its all very, very fun. Eventually though the repitition will start to ware down the fun you are having. I know multi player is the whole thing with this game but what if you're like me and you're friends aren't always around? you'll get bored to death because playing this game by yourself is like watching paint dry or dry paint. Nintendo should have created a mini single player adventure along with it. I love this franchise i have almost every game(ive beaten this one), this was probalbly one of the worst zelda games ive played. (i enjoyed the whole thing with the gba) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Beautiful game 100% Metroid. This game lived up to the hype as far as I am concered. I have never had so much fun playing a game in my life. For starters this game is so amazingly detailed it's almost sickening. You can interact with almost anything. Take birds flying overhead for instance... They aren't enemies and they are merely part of the sky in the room, but you can shoot them, and they do die. Try laying a morph ball bomb into a puddle of water and you get waves that react to the bomb so realsticly that it boggles my mind. Little things like that make this game the most detailed game I have ever played, and it doesn't stop there. The enemies have rag-doll physics. If you shoot an enemy on a platform or a hill he doesn't merely fall down and die, he reacts to his environment accordingly (ie falling down the hill or off the platform or even hanging FORM the platform if he is posistioned correctly. Sound FX is also amazing with the help of Dolby Pro Logic II this game really gives you the sense of being behind samus's visor. When you hear an enemy behind you and can react accordingly this really helps. Also items in this game make a very slight pulsating noise if you listen hard enough you can find hidden items this way. Music is great as in pervious metroids it really gives an errie feeling to the game. I liked the fact that they brought in a few of the old tunes from previous metroids, but even more would have been welcome. Quite a few people have been complaining about the constant backtracking in this game. They don't seem to realize that this has always been part of the Metroid series, and I find the game to be much more difficult and interesting because of it. The worlds are linked together such that you should never have to go very far if you use a little common sense in getting to your destination. The visor issue is one that people have touched on as well but Nintendo has included settings in the game that allow you to tweak this effect to your liking. Controls are another issue with some people. I can say that the controls take some getting used to, but after that they work flawlessly in my opinion. Another subject I would like to hit on is storyline... Some people have mentioned there isn't much of a storyline to this game, and to that I would ask: "What have you been smoking?". Scanning is the key to this game, and if you scan enough you'll find that you can acquire enough information to write a novel on this game. The storyline in this game in my opinion is only matched by Eternal Darkness as far as Gamecube games go. Don't believe what people say this game is NOT a first person shooter, sure the perspective is first person but similarites end there. 75% of this game is exploration, the only time shooting becomes vital is when facing a boss. Beating this game was one of the most rewarding experiences I ever had playing a game, and if a game can make me feel like this one did it deffinately deserves 5 stars! Metroid Prime is by far the best game out right now, and an instant classic. This game is what gaming is all about. Buy IT!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game comes to a screaching halt faster than the Viper. The game is called Burnout. The object is simple, drive around everyday cities, it everyday cars. Sounds simple right? EXACTLY. That's the problem, the game is just TOO simple. You go an get turbo points for literally "taking chances" driving into oncoming traffic, swirving around cars, nearly hitting it. After a while, it gets boring. By the second lap, you going "I keep in doing this! What's so fun about this?"
The gameplay is any basic racing game. You go when it says go, and you try to make it to first place. The game contains checkpoints. I think every racing game, by law, should need an option to turn those annoying things off! When you crash, you get seriously behind. 2 crashes, and you'll need to speed up to get to the next one. 3 crashed, and you're pretty much out of the game. You also must build up your turbo meter, as I said before, by taking chances. Hitting a car will go and take away 50 out of 100 turbo points. So if you have 99, and you crash, you now have 49 and must do it all over again to reach Turbo. Once turbo is reached, you press L and you go REEEEALY fast. The problem is, you crash even easier that way! The varieties are 1P time trail or race againts the computer, or the Championship races, and 2P involves head to head. You can race againts someone else and 0, 1 or 2 computer cars. The cars themselves have no real variety to them. A minivan is under "Easy" so anything else is very hard. Younger gamers will have a difficult time making it to checkpoints and making impossible turns, so gameplay gets a lousy 6.5/10
Gamecube graphics are pretty great, and it lives up to it in Burnout. You can't go all out cool with the graphics in a racing game, but this is pretty nice. The cars have sleek designs that shine and glisten, and I love crash cams. You see perfect physics with glass flying and fender benders. Sometimes your car does a flip. The graphics are real nice, even for a racing game. With no hesitation, I think i'll lay down a nice 10/10 for the graphics.
Now, bare with me. You cannot have a lot of sound in racing games. Music in the backround, cars crashing and tires squeeling. I made a promise that when I rate racing games, I go easy on the sound. For this game, I don't even have to. It's sweet how you can hear horns blazing, and the sound of air swooshing past your cars. The crashes are nice, they have good sound effects for them. Everything else is pretty standard for a racing game. However, it is the racing-in-a-normal-city type game, so I would of likes to hear some angry hecklers from passing cars. Overall, the sound gets an 9/10, a nice score for a racing game.
Speed? No, no, i'm not talking about the cars, Im talking loading time. Nintendo has always stayed true to cartdrige style, but you can't have graphics like these or mass produce them either. So, alas, CD's were made. The loading time isn't so great. You do need to wait a while for races to load, about 3/4 of the time it takes for madden to load. (I always compare my loading time to madden 2002. If you've played it before, you guys know what I'm talking about.) The loading gets a 6.75/10, not the best, but it's OK.
Racing controls are never hard. A to go, B to stop, thats all. The game has L for turbo and R for beep your horn. It can't get easier than than. 10/10 for controls.
You NEVER, and I mean NEVER buy a racing game if it has no replay value. Burnout gets more fun after you play it longer, because you can unlock new cars and roads. However, with it only 2-player, the replay value only gets an 7/10
Before you buy Burnout, wait a while until you see if a different racing game catches your eye. If not, that's fine. Burnout doesn't stink that bad, but it is not the best racing game I've ever played.
Let's review:
Gameplay: 6.5/10
Graphics: 10/10
Sound: 9/10
Speed: 6.75/10
Controls: 10/10
Replay value: 7/10
Total: 49.25/60 giving Burnout an 82.03
No cheats in this game, but there are secrets in it though. You can unlock new cars and tracks, so I'll add an extra point in there. Burnouts new total is now 50.25, coming out to be an 83.75 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
mario rules. first of all mario starts out a little stupid and babyish but it gets a lot better as it goes on. I thought it was going to be a stupid baby game to until i played it. At first it is a little hard but it gets easyer as it goes on because you know what to do.it stats out that a water verson of mario starts putting pultion every where and the police make a drowing of him but the drowing looks just like mario.but as you get in the game you will soon find out that the water mario is really baby bowser and the real bowser told him presices Peach was hes mom so he goes and kidnaps Peach and you have to go thought a lot of hard races,and things like that i have not betten the game but i am at the 23 shine spirets.i have betten the game of the 3 marios on the super nintendo i have betten the one on the nintendo 64,i have betten luigis mansion to so as you can tell i am a big mario fan. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Strike 3! send it back to the dug out. okay i heard all the bad things about the game. but i thought nah it cant really be that bad, people are just expecting too much. well i was wrong, the game is that bad. and i tried so very very hard to like it. i love sports games and was addicted to nfl2k religiously, so when i heard sega was doing a baseball game i was waiting desperatly for it.
unfortunatly it doesn't come close to even triple play 99. the graphics are at times very very good, but they have a tendency to repeat the same things all the time. the pitcher does the same thing on the mound every time.
the biggest problem is gameplay, it doesnt really have any. when you look at other baseball games out there on other systems this is sad. dreamcast has something to prove to both the people who have bought it and to psx addicts. that we havn't made a mistake in buying and supporting the system. but with a title as bad as this it doesn't help the cause.
the commentary is the flatest, dullest most braindead there is. the difference in quality between nfl2k and ws2k1 is huge. nfl2k is a very cool game and nfl2k1 looks even better. if this game had been to its standard we would have had something to really write about.
now my hope goes to espn baseball early next year. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
As addictive as the PS1 games and cuter than ever. This is the first GBA game I've played, so I'm not sure how it holds up compared to other games on the platform, but it certainly holds true to the Spyro tradition, and this game is actually a lot more fun than the new PS2 game in the series. A slightly more diminutive Spyro explores several dozen imaginative levels, collecting gems, fireflies and solving puzzles/completing challenges along the way -- more of the same, perhaps, but it's still a lot of fun.
The action is paced very well - you can progress quickly through the levels and go back later to finish up the more difficult or frustrating challenges later. All of the things that make the Spyro series great are here: a seemingly endless variety of foes and new landscapes to explore, fun sub-levels where you can play games or beat the clock in a variety of races and other scenarios, and a great sense of humor. The levels are among the most creative of ANY Spyro game, including some based on holiday imagery (Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas), ice, tropics, and even a candy-themed level! I would have loved to see some of these levels on a full-scale PS2 Spyro game.
Although you can breeze through most of the levels pretty quickly, there's plenty to do after you're finished if you haven't collected all the gems and fireflies. The only real problem is controlling Spyro; as your viewpoint is rather diagonal, it's easy to misjudge which way you are going. There were times when I lost dozens of lives in a row because I couldn't quite get the angle right on a glide. It's very easy to fall off of edges, and there are a LOT of edges.
While I'm not quite sure how this stacks up compared to other GBA games, it's certainly a worthy investment for a Spyro or platformer fan. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Jeremy McGrath supercross world, only 2 stars award. This game on the game boy color isn't so cool as the producers said. You only can choose about 6 riders. Kevin Windham, Greg Albertyn, John Downd, Jimmy Button, Travis Pastrana and Jeremy McGrath. Its to bad you first have to race 80cc, then 125cc and then 250cc. The 250 bikes have to much speed and the brakes doesn't worck always. The 80cc is way to slow. The 125cc is not to slow but you can't really puch in moments you need and like I said before, the 250 have to much speed. You can always save the game if you have paswords. The tracks aren't build logic. To many corns, and not enough jumps + you have to win the 80cc, then the 125cc and afther that, you must win the 250cc before you can race with McGrath himself. You can't really see who is who, I mean, you can't see who is Jimmy Button, and who is Jeremy McGrath.
I just wanted to say 1 thing is pretty cool.
If you have won, you can ride with a 250 bike on a bonus track. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
See you next adventure. Ah yes, the last words of Samus at the end of the super classic that is Super Metroid: "See you next adventure!". Could there be..? YES! ANOTHER SEQUEL! Hurray...okay then, that said, I can express my opinion.
The reason I gave this game 4 stars is because I havn't actually played the full version - but before you freak out, keep in mind that I have done a lot of research on Metroid Prime and it does, indeed, look promising. Prime is based - as you probably have heard - right after the first Metroid. Our heroin, Samus Aran, is following a stress call coming from a seemingly vacant planet called Talon IV. Upon aproaching the planet, Samus notices a Station orbiting Talon IV and is beckoned to check it out. I'm just gonna stop there because it might spoil the plot that I have unfortunately overheard.
The gameplay in the demo seemed just fine, you start out with most of the equipment Samus got during her previous adventure. Morphball, Wavebeam, Icebeam, etc. This'll probably give you a good feel for all of the weapons before you eventually lose them due to circumstances that I'm not going to mention. The environments introduce you to many subtle, but beautiful aspects that can closely relate to reality. Aspects such as this include rain droplets on your visor, steam, condensation, reflections...and all that good stuff.
Sound = good in Metroid Prime, because apparently it supports Dolby Pro Logic five billion or whatever, and thats good! I guess. The music for this new addition to the series mostly consists of remixes from Super Metroid, but there are also some original songs to the mix as well. Sound Effects are engrossingly real and disgusting.
Many reviewers have said that this game "Is NOT a first person shooter", and they just stop at that. What the heck do you mean?? I think what they meant is that this game was not intended for action, hence the "shooter" part. This game is intended for exploration, not for the abundance of action that most would hope for. This game is a "First person EXPLORER", not a FPS...got dat? Yes, this game has lots of killing, but would you rather have immense death instead of mysterious places to discover? Think about it folks... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is the best wrestling game since wwf no mercy for 64. this game is so hot.its only 50% done but the game looks equal to if not better then raw for xbox.this is the first game to finnaly have a full size hell in a cell and is very up to date unlike raw which was out of date before it even came out and the create a wrestler will be great because thq said it will be bigger then both smackdown and no mercy create a wrestler combined.it is so up to date that it will have all of the wcw and ecw wrestlers that have joined including rob van dam ,booker t ,hurricane,lance storm,ddp and much much more.it will have a variety of matches includine tornado tag ,tlc,hell in the cell,hard core,triple threat and more.there is also a possibility the nwo wrestlers can be in the game.there will also be a mode where you have to take your jobber wrestler through what they call championship road all the way to the top. ... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best RPG game yet. This game is the best yet in RPG games! I'm going to review it in gameplay, controls, music, graphics, and replay value
10/10 Gameplay- You play as a boy named Lloyd or you could even play as one of the many other other characters, that goes on a journey with the chosen Colette to regenerate the world from the evil group the desians. It is a little more complicated then that but it is good enough to keep you interested. The story has a lot of twists and turns and very on the edge of your seat action. The dialogue is very interested and is very comical but can keep seriousness. This type of RPG is real time. You have to go up to the enemy and fight and defend. Later in the game it takes some strategy.
10/10 Controls- The buttons work well and it is very responsive to the actions you push in. Also there are extra shortcuts that the American version has. I would give the controls 11 if I could they work so well.
10/10 Music- The mixes in the game are... good not rememberable. Mostly music in games are not supposed to be great to take away from the rest of the game so in that case its great!
10/10 Graphics- The character designs are very different and are well drawn. The cel-shaded character design works well with this game. The background is mostly part of the game. It is created the same way the characters are. The enemys are all made well and are very differentiated. On the map they are of two forms, a blob and a walking creature. Then when you run into them they turn into what your going to fight.
10/10 Replay Value- Since the game is quite long(you could even log over 40 hours) you will want to play it again! Also after you complete a game you get grade of how you did in battles and can get you upgrades for your next game.
10/10 Overall- It simply is an amazing game you have to check out if you have a wii or gamecube! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best arcade fighters to this day. When Marvel vs Capcom came out on Dreamcast I quickly bought it. When Marvel vs Capcom 2 was about to hit shelves, I couldn't wait!!! I bought it on release date. M vs C 2 is much more entertaining & expansive than it's prequal. This game has tons of characters to choose from. Both Marvel & Capcom (obviously). It's pretty balanced out between the brands on the roster. You can play as
Spider-Man
Ken
Iron Man
Ryu
Hulk
Guile
Venom
Dahlsim
Cable
M.Bison
Gambit
Chun Li
Magneto
Mega Man
Cyclops
Roll
Dr. Doom
BB Hood
Centinal
Jill
Sabertooth
Morgan
War Machine
Ice Man
Storm
Rogue
Juggernot
Blackheart
And other awesome characters
The levels and characters look awesome! The characters look like a crossbread of comicbook & cartoon. While the levels are 3D & animated aswell! You earn point which you can spen to buy characters & outfit variations (different colors) for characters, & even more versions of levels. For how old the game is, it still great both visually & gameplay-wise!!! The controls are simple to memorize. And if you have any probs memorizing....It's a fighter that was designed to be a masher too. So most people in general will enjoy it instantly! This game sometimes sells for about $150.00 online, or a little cheaper. At times it can be even as low as about $25.00. I recommend this game highly for anyone considering buying it for the first time. Or someone that had it & got rid of it. When Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 came out I bought it immediately. And it's a great game. But even still, 3 on 360 or PS3 doesn't match this M vs C 2. This game is available on PS2 & regular Xbox also. I imagine they're versions are great also. But I have it on Dreamcast & have reason to believe it's the best version of the game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fire Emblem. I have to say i really haven't played the whole game. only about two-three chapters because it was my friend's. after that i wanted it soooooooooooooo bad but couldn't get it because it's too close to x-mas...ok...now:
from two-three chapters experience, THIS GAME TOTALLY ROCKS!!! heh sorry....anyway ^_^=really good @_@=ok -_-;=bad(sweatdrop):
GRAPHICS: ^_^ - i think the graphics are REALLY good because for anime they're great and for gba (game boy advance) they're really pretty good, but they have been getting better
STORY: @_@ - it's an ok story-line, and i like that the characters have personalities and their wepons fit their personality somewhat. I mean, Lyn (i only know about 5 characters...) is tomboyish and kind, but i can easily picture her with a sword, and thats what she has (in the beggining).
SOUND: @_@ - i didn't play with the sound on, but the sound effects seemed pretty good, although sometimes they were very...odd...
FUN!!!: ^_^ - it has to be one of the really good games that has action, adventure, and it actually explains the story!!! if you need guides for everything, like you hate running around until you find the answer or losing characters without dying this game is a complete nono (excuse my lack of better words) because my friend told me that it is different each time. But overall if you love strategic games, this is definetly a great game
MOTION PICTURES: @_@ - the moving graphics are reely good, but the horses (4 those characters who have horses) seem to 'dance'. i no this sounds weird, but they do things that are very odd for a horse to do. I don't mean to critisize (cuz i luv the game teehee) but i've gone to summer camp and our horses never do that (im pretty advanced : cantering, trotting, walking) but sometimes it's actually pretty funny to see them 'dancing'. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Works pretty well, for its age. At this point the gameboy micro is a vintage gaming system, but it works just fine for its intended use. The buttons are easier to hit on the SP while these tend to pick up sweat a lot due to the glossy finish. It is very small and you can carry it anywhere. It is more portable than most phones. The screen has the same resolution as the SP and Advance but a lower pixel pitch, which means the pixels are closer together but again the resolution is the same. The backlight is pretty much always on high because the other levels are so close in brightness to the highest one they are not of much use.
-1 star for poor button action and a system that is hard to hold on to but other than that sturdy build. Buy one while you can, although at this point its probably too late for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good game, okay remake. When Donkey Kong Country came out nearly 10 years ago, it was unique with its new computer generated graphics and "collect everything" gameplay. Now, nearly ten years later DKC debuts on the GBA. It is basically the same game. But now, on the GBA, the graphics and crispness look faded and are not as impressive. The gameplay is reminiscent of Mario World but not nearly as good. Despite there being varied levels, the gameplay is more memorization and timing than anything else. One small mistake could end everything. Things like this make you want to chuck your game boy at the closest wall. The game is challenging, but not in a good way. The add-ons like Funky's Fishing are pretty yawn inducing but some are nice. And the cameras are rather tedious to collect. Nintendo could've done more to this game, like added new levels or something. The hardware on the GBA was not used to its fullest on this game. DKC could've been great, but as it is, it's just average. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun Single-Player, Great Multiplayer. The Clone Wars in single player mode is a pretty fun action game. Most of the time, you are in a hovering fighter tank, but there are a few levels where you get to pilot a Republic Gunship, a speeder bike, and an ATT. Sometimes you even get to go out on foot with a lightsaber. There is not much strategy involved, and you are mostly just destroying enemies with blaster fire, lasers, and missles. This is not necessarily a bad thing, though. It is fun to pilot the different craft, and I thought that some of the crashes of the enemy ships were pretty cool. If you're into this type of thing, you'll probably have fun. If not, I guess you should just look elsewhere. The single player mode is enjoyable, but it is not quite as good as that of Star Wars: Rogue Leader. But, The Clone Wars does have something that Rogue Leader doesn't, and that is multiplayer. The Clone Wars has four different types of multiplayer. The first is Duel, in which you are basically just trying to kill your opponent(s) a certain number of times within a certain time limit The second, Control Zone, is sort of like King of the Hill. You must try to stay within a circular area for as long as you can in order to gain points. The third multiplayer mode is called Conquest. You choose a team (red or blue), each of which has two different vehicles, unique to that team. The blue team has the Republic's fighter tank and walker, and the red team has the Federation's fighter tank and ATT. Players must try to get as many outposts as they can and then try to destroy the opposite team's base. The outposts are small, simple buildings scattered across the terrain, and when you enter a neutral one, four gun turrets and two units (ATT or walker) are automatically produced. The units are essential in destroying your opponent's base, and you can give them orders using the D-pad. If the four turrets surrounding an outpost are destroyed, the outpost becomes neutral again. The last multiplayer mode is called Academy. There are two types of Academy; one is played with a vehicle from the game trying to destroy as many "waves" of enemy vehicles as possible with out dying, and the other is played with a character out on foot with either a lightsaber or a blaster, trying to destroy as many waves of Genosians and battle droids as possible. All of these multiplayer modes, except Academy, allow you to select an arena to play in. The arenas are based upon areas in the single player game. The multiplayer is quite enjoyable and fun. I highly recommend Conquest mode in an area called Kashykk. Overall, The Clone Wars is a good game, but not really a great game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Would choose no stars if there was a choice. This game is TERRIBLE. Let's go down the list. When the ball is hit into the outfield the outfielder never makes a running catch with his glove, but with...hmmmm...nothing. The ball is just caught, but by what? Who knows. Offense is WAY to easy in the game, example, 2 homers with Rey Ordonez in one game, but pitching...my goodness. If you pitcher gives up one run, take him out! Or else, he'll never find his groove back and he'll give up a million more runs. There's nothing you can do about it because the cpu will basically keep on driving in runs through the infield. There are so many glitches in the commentary, it's no even funny. Wrong calls all over the place. And what's with there being an error or two in almost every game! It's like there always has to be an error in a game. Now let's talk about the camera angle after a ball is hit. It's terrible, it does not zoom in. The ball is hit into the outfield and you have to pretty much hope that you are in that little red circle to make the catch and what happened to all of the nice defensive plays from WSB2K1? Those were great, all you do in this game is pick up and throw. Really ugly. I actually broke my disc in half and threw it away just five minutes ago and I'm happier than ever. Everyone who has this game should do the same and don't make the mistake of buying this piece of junk. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is a game that changed my life. I was only a kid when Pokemon came out. I remember waiting in line to get the game. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. I brought that game home and didn't put it down for months. Every time I thought I finished it, it was only the beginning of an even bigger journey.
The game starts you out in Pallet Town, which is where your character begins. It is supposed to be a strange and personalized version of the television series. Instead of playing as Ash Ketchum, you're playing as a character implied to be yourself. I went right to Professor Oak and got my very first Pokemon. You have three options to start out with. You can either choose Squirtle, Bulbasaur or Charmander. That Pokemon is your starter and you use it to battle other trainers, weaken other Pokemon to capture them and progress through the game. In reality, all three of them are an acceptable pick, but I always prefer Squirtle. The three options are a way of giving the player their own choices and even if they don't alter the game, it still makes you feel damned awesome as a kid to be able to pick your first Pokemon all by yourself.
There are several glitches in the game, but it's all part of what make the game more enjoyable. The famous Missingno glitch is not only something that scares the hell out of children the first time they do it, but it also multiplies the items in the sixth slot of your bag and leaves them at over one hundred. You can catch Mew if you play your cards right and there are several challenges that leave the player restarting the game over and over again to be able to do EVERYTHING possible.
There's a town in the game called Lavender Town that I've always been quite fond of. It brings an eerie vibe to the game, but it's nothing that will traumatize a child or anything like that. It'll creep the kid out and make them rush through Pokemon Tower. I loved playing that part. If you talk to the kid outside the building, he'll tell you that white hand on your shoulder isn't real. I thought that was the most awesome thing when I was younger.
It's a great game. You can go out and buy all the other Pokemon games, but it will always bring you right back here. This is one of the best games of all time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Boring. Tetris is awesome. I could play that time waster all day - but something is amiss with this game and it manages to make me not want to play.
It could be the loud thumping synth and techno music that plays in the background on infinte loop, or it could be the fact that they attempted to add a story to Tetris by adding strange "creatures" that speak a more annoying version of Animal Crossing's babelese, it could be that the colors look like they have been washed out and are difficult to tell apart, or it could be that there are barely any modes to play except marathon tetris games.
I think the real reason is that they just botched it. Its Tetris in some ways but there's just something off about it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Major Disappointment. When I heard that the first RPG for gamecube was coming out, I immediately pre-ordered it. When I finally got it, I was shocked!
IT [was weak]. The movement was awkward, and the camera angles were just... wierd! When I finally started to understand the battle system, I was even more [upset], because that [was weak] too! You collect these cards, use them in battle, and with one use, it disappears! You can easily get [confused] if you aren't extremely careful with your cards. All in all, I put this game down a few hours in and sold it to my friend. And it is a decision that I don't regret.... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Probably my most favorite game ever. A friend introduced me to this game when I was 13, and I got the game before I ever even had a GameCube (had to do odd jobs and save up for it). I've played this game through multiple times over the years, have a few anecdotes to share about the experiences with it and the people who've watched me play it, and I enjoy it just as much if not more than the first time I ever watched it being played and played it myself. I fell in love with the Resident Evil video games because of this one, and it remains my favorite to this day. The only regret I have concerning this game is not being able to afford the chainsaw remote when it was available, because it's one facet of it I've never experienced. It would have been awesome multiplayer, but it's as awesome as it could ever be just the way it was made. I highly recommend this game, whether for GameCube or the other systems it's now available for, and whether or not you're new to the survival/horror/zombie genre, or new to video games altogether. It's a keeper! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
MEGA FUN-BLAST. Mario Kart: DOUBLE DASH!! is one of the most fun games for the gamecube yet. I think the best part is that I don't have to play against my brother - who is no good at it, by the way - and always win. Now, he gets to fire weapons, and I get to fairly win.
The special items were amazing! C'mon, what other game lets you fire out a shell that's as big as 3/4 of the road, or how about firing a chain chomp that pulls you along at a breakneck pace whil eating everyone into some place behind you? That's right! None! So if you like amazing racing action with frenzied attacks, then you will love Mario Kart: DOUBLE DASH!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best GBA game from the LOTR Series. Although this hasn't come out yet, a game message board I post at has an insight about what the game is like. Much better graphics than the Two Towers game! In this game, you may play as about 6-7 people. The missions are very close to the book, and the characters are very detailed. In this game, you get to play as Gimli, the ax swinging dwarf who is a favorite character to many. The missions are very self relient, in terms that the Three hunters are split up in most of the book, Gandalf is running around Middle Earth protecting Peppin, and of course, Sam and Frodo, trying to get into Mordor to destroy the ring. You have new skills in this game, compared to the last one. Some new things include, playing as Gimli outside of the miltiplayer levels, the new characters, (you play as Sam for a shor while, because, we'll, you'll see!) more items, longer missions, better graphics, much better AI, and new abilities for your skills and attributes. Like I mentioned before, a board I go to has insights about the game, mainly because 2 people who worked on it go to the boards and give us tidbits. Listen, if you liked the Two Towers, this is a must have! Better graphics, better AI, better weapons, everything is better about this game. If you would like to follow news about the game, just go to any game website, and look for it. I already pre ordered the game for here, this is the best game from the Lord of the Rings series for GBA! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
5 stars and my highest reccomendation. Even though I beat this game in four days, it took me a little over 20 hours. This is no doubt the best Resident Evil game.
Its such a fresh new game, people not familiar with the series can pick it up and play without hesitation. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT wait for the ps2 version. If you have a Gamecube, get it NOW, don't wait nine months to get the PS2 version. Do you really want faultier graphics and a load-time that is twice as long?? Even if you don't have a Gamecube, it's the best deal at $97 (Wal-Mart price). The graphics will blow you away, and they totally blow Halo 2 out of the water. The new enemies are not zombies, they are Spanish villagers affected by the Los Plagos, a parasite created by the Los Illuminados (hence the Spanish names, this is because the story takes place in Spain.) The Los Plagos grows inside of the villagers until thye reach a point of madness and chaos (that was bad). They are fast, they have weapons, they duck, dodge, climb, run, whatever it takes to kill you. They yell out Spanish, which creates a more unsettling environment. These villagers are called the Ganado, and this means "livestock" in Spanish (this is why when they are killed, they rot into the ground.) Usually, escorting somebody in a game is diffucult and annoying, but in this game, Ashley will hide, stay put if you tell her to, crouch when you aim your weapon, and she is not slow. The end boss is quite dissapointing, though. He was easier than Lord Salazar. Thanks a ton for reading my review, I hope this will help you in your search the right game. This is NOT for young kids. They will be frightened by some of the monsters and scares so it is reccomended for 13 and up. It also contains intense violence, and some language (only the "s" word and "h" word mainly.) Thanks. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ever heard of a game called Escape Velocity. Well I must say that from the various Dreamcast review sites I've checked out, this game is probably the ultimate Dreamcast sleeper. At this rediculously cheap price any Dreamcast owner worth his salt should pick this beauty up. However, for those of you who also happen to own a Mac computer, you might be excited to know that Armada bears a striking resemblance to a masterpiece called Escape Velocity by Ambrosia software. This little known game (in the PC world anyway) actually created this addictive style of gameplay, and is shareware to boot! Go to [...] to check it out. Regardless though, please don't pass on this game because of it's lack of 3D graphics and seemingly old-style gameplay. It's actually a refreshing game that involves you like no other (with perhaps the exception of Escape Velocity) and will leave with a silly grin on your face as you realize that you picked this up for a mere twenty bucks. ;-) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Everybody has a price.....(on their head that is. there aren't many words to describe this game except AWESOME!!!totally blows away the ps2 version. Graphics are smooth and bright and jango looks just like he did in epII. controls take a while to get used to but are easily mastered in about 20 min even for the most novice of gamers. the sound is incredible even with dolby surround.you really feel as if you are jango after a while.this game will be at the top of every gamers list this xmas, and if it isnt,there might be a bounty out for you!!!I also highly recommend METROID PRIME and SW-Rogue Leader as the first games for your gamecube collection. Happy Hunting!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't overlook this incredible system. The Nintendo GameCube. The first thing you'll probably say when you see this system is, "I didn't know it was that small!" But please, don't pass this one by because of it's size. This system is incredible, and the black color looks great. Sure, it may not be the most powerful or have the most games (yet), but it sure is fun!
I've had my GameCube since the day it came out, and I still play it nearly every day, if I get the chance. The system is just so fun, and you would never think that cute little thing on the ground in front of your television would be capable of creating such a great time.
I'll start with the controller. This controller is the best ever. It fits nearly perfect in any size hands, and it causes no pain at all to fingers (unless you have arthritis I guess) or hands. There is now an enlarged "A" button for games where a single button is used often. The "L" and "R" shoulder buttons now fit perfectly with your index fingers. There is now a "C-stick" instead of the previous "C" buttons on the N64 controller. It moves very smoothly. There are easily accessible "X" and "Y" buttons on top of the "A" button. The "Z" button has been moved beside the right trigger, and that is probably the single worst part about this controller. Overall, the controller is excellent, with only one major flaw (the "Z" button).
Next, the memory card. This memory card is alright, but it doesn't really compare to its counterparts. The XBOX has a hard drive, and the PS2 has a much larger card. The standard Nintendo-brand memory card carries 59 blocks (hence the name Memory Card 59). The average GameCube game can use from three to fifteen blocks, but some of the seasons on sports games can be pretty high, with blocks over the limit of the card. This card definitely needs some improvement, but Nintendo is coming out with the Memory Card 251, with an improved archive of two hundred and fifty one blocks.
Now, for what I consider the most important part of a system: the games. I consider Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II to be the best game for this system at the time. It combines the classic Star Wars movies with a whole new experience for a ton of fun. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is the next best game in my opinion for this system. Whoever has played the Tony Hawk series in the past must have this game, and whoever has never played this one has to play it. It is a skateboarding game, but not just any skateboarding game. It is fun for all players, whether you like skateboarding or not. The whole Resident Evil series has been and is currently in the process of being remade for the GameCube. The original Resident Evil is already out, and I rank it the third best game for this system. Many people have bought a GameCube simply for this game. It has the best graphics EVER for any system I believe. These are just three of MANY other great games for this system. Other greats include Fifa 2002, Pikmin, Super Smash Bros. Melee, NBA Street, SSX Tricky, Super Monkey Ball, and Sega Soccer Slam. There are many more great games for you to choose from, other than the ones I mentioned.
Now, for all you techies like me, I'll give some specs for the system. You don't have to read this part if you're bored already. The GameCube uses a Custom IBM Power PC processor (Gekko). The clock frequency is 485 MHz, and the pixel depth is 24-bit. The System LSI is a Custom ATI ("Flipper"), and all the sound related functions are incorporated into it. The real-world polygons (assuming everything is already textured, lit, etc.) are 6-12 million polygons per second. The media that is used by the GameCube is a 3-inch mini disk that holds approximately 1.5 Gigabytes of data. There are four controller ports, two memory card slots, two high-speed serial ports, one parallel high-speed port, one analog AV output port, and one digital AV output port.
The Nintendo GameCube is an excellent system for all ages. I would recommend it for anyone who is looking forward to having a good time with any kind of video games. Whether you've been playing video games all your life, or you are completely new to them, the GameCube is a great system to have. Nintendo's next-generation system has just received a "Mission Accomplished" in my book. I hope this review could sway a few opinions about the system. And no, I am not an XBOX or a PS2 basher. I love both of those systems too. Thanks for reading this review.
Mark Williams | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
not bad but far from great. ok i want to love this game, I really do. It happens to be the most recent hockey game out on any system to my knowledge.
but come on, only three players on the ice? whats up with that?
You only have access to SOME of the players not ALL of them?
and the way the stats are figured for the players is really bad!
some of the best players have horrible stats!
Curtis Joseph only has a 14 for goalie numbers and hes consistantly one of the best in the league every year!
the teams are all screwed up too. Pick a good team and you'll get stomped by a real sucky team. not cool, or realistic!
if you don't know anything about hockey you might love this game.
but anybody who knows hockey won't like it very much.
Its worth a rental and maybe to buy if you find it cheap.
NHL 2k is a million times better, but alas it is out of date and is missing current teams. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I am so addicted to Shenmue. Please remember if you buy this chapter of Shenmue to continue the game you will have to find the europe version (try a local gameing store or online) or you can play the second edition on the Xbox this fall... Overall this is the best game I have ever played, I compair it to a movie that you are acting in. parts of the game will play and then you will have to act out certain parts. It's very lifelike so you will have to run through towns, work at a job, go shopping, but it's really fun. Kind of like The Sims by EA. The best part of the game is that it is easy to play. I hate games where if you fail at a certain point , the character dies and that's the end of it for you. Not with shenmue. You can play the scene over and over again till you get it right. And most fighting scenes are QTE which means a flash of a button will come on the screen and you have to press the correct one on your controller very quickly and the character will perform the action. No need to practice certain fighting moves for most of the game. There are fighting scenes but they are relatively easy!. At first the game may seem kinda stupid but you get addicted....Fast! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Gaming System at a Great Price. Hello. I bought this system after I read the Sega announcement. It became a must-buy when the price dropped. I have not regretted this purchase. The graphics are smooth, detailed, and breathtaking -- so much better than my friends' PSOne or N64. It should be since this system is the same generation as the PS2. I have since bought 10 games -- either they were already good buys or they were on sale. There are so many good deals on DC games nowadays. It doesn't mean that you will find great deals everywhere, but if you look around then you will find them. For those who are hesitant to buy this system because it has been discontinued, I ask you this: How many games do you think you will buy for this system? There are over 200 games for it now and probably another 100 coming out. Do you think that you will get them all and have nothing more to buy? You probably won't buy all the great games that are out for the DC right now. If you have Ecco the Dolphin and you want something else, buy Soul Caliber or Dead Or Alive 2. Just because it has been out awhile doesn't mean that it is bad or not worth the time. With so many of these games it is the opposite. Newer games are not necessarily better games. Ecco, Soul Caliber, DOA2, Shenmue, Sonic Adventure, Quake III -- if you haven't played these or don't own them yet, then they would be new games to you even though some have been out for a while. I have 10 games and I have played four of them. There are so many more games for me to get. A game that I want but don't already own is a new game to me regardless of when it was released. Think of it that way. In conclusion, this is a top-notch system at an incredible price with a great selection of games. Good gaming to everyone. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best Gameboy colour game. It is too hard but it is still miles ahead of anything else on the Gameboy colour. I am not that good at hanhelds but I manged to get pretty far in the game and I have beaten Venom, The Lizard, Hobgoblin and Venom again. I am now fighting Venom a 3rd time and have found I can't beat him. The birdds are also pesky too. But it helps that the better you play the more points you get which gives special moves which makes fighting a hell of a lot easier. I have had a lot of fun with this game and as soon as I learn how to beat Venom again I will no doubt have more fun with it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a LOT more fun than you'd think at first. I was a little skeptical before I bought this, but gamespot.com and about every reviewer here gave this game high marks, so I bought it solely based on that. I only buy games that are a lot of fun and have great replay value. The four games I own are Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, F-Zero, Super Mario Advance, and this one. I only regret buying Mario, as I'm old enough to have played the heck out of it the first time around.
This is one of those games where every time you look up, it's two hours later. The tutorial is fun and essential. The strategy is top notch and it's a lot more fun than PC games of the same genre. You really feel like you've accomplished something when you clear a map by finding the weakness. The music gets old fast, but the game loses nothing when the music is turned off. Thanks to Nintendo for coming out with another classic. It's been many years since they've done anything really new. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not Pretentious; just a game system. I've always been a Nintendo fan, because in my opinion they've always have been the best. It was terrific when the PS systems came out, so Nintendo didn't monopolize the market.
When Xbox came onto the seen, I couldn't stand it, because it was a rip-off of the originals which is typical of Bill Gates.
But I think Gamecube is still the best because it isn't pretentious. It doesn't play DVDs, CDs, Mp3s & WAVs; it's just a game system. Nintendo, being a gaming company, put all their money into game research and got a system that is six cubic inches and discs that are three inches apart.
It's not for little kids, either. It just doesn't have as many mindless shoot 'em up games.
That's why GameCube is the best; its not prententious, just a game system. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The game is solid. One of those must haves. I decided to pick this game up since I'm collecting the whole BN series and I had previously owned it when it first dropped when I was younger and I loved it! Was very surprised at the price it was going for since it was considerably cheaper than BN1 and BN2, but easily one of the best. The graphics may seem somewhat decent some people, but for its time, you have to admit the graphics were and still are pretty dope (IMO). The amount and type of battle chips in this game are nice and the style changes are pretty cool not to mention the good ol' navi cust which lets you add some pretty nifty extra features to Mega Man. The story was pretty solid to me and if you know Mega Man games. Of course he has to save the world again with the help of his friends and others along the way. Mega Man fans will know what I mean by this statement lol. The longevity of the game is somewhat fair and if you like doing extra areas, missions, etc, it becomes much longer. The bosses and overall battles in this game have been by far the most difficult of any MMBN game that I have played. Those who watch the Mega man series will be disappointed (or please) to know that the games for the most part DO NOT follow the series. With that all said, I honestly recommend picking this up before its price possibly ups as much as BN1 or BN6. This was a really great game when I was younger and it still is. If the game is enjoyed for what it is and not compared in any kind of way to the series or any other Mega Man installations, then you'll definitely love it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best Game of the Year. Ok. So we all know you're addicted to Mario Kart 64, and if you're not, big mistake. So why then, would you go and spend $49.95 on what seems like a new version of the same game? Because the new one is SO much better. First of all, now you pick two characters when you play- they work as a team. There are plenty of new characters to choose from, like Babies Mario and Luigi, Peach and Daisy, Toad and Toadette, and Donkey and Diddy Kong. There are new fun levels like "Daisy Cruiser" (on a cruise ship) and "Wario Collosseum," which resembles a rollercoaster. What's more, you can now choose your own kart. So if you're going to be addicted to any new Game Cube game this year, I'd make it Mario Kart Double Dash if I were you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Screen Difficult to See. My grandson wanted a GBA for Christmas because his cousin had one and he had played his cousins and they would be able to share games--I also purchased six additional games. I paid nearly $60.00 for the GBA to ensure I bought a used one that was good quality. In total, I could have purchased a new DS system. But since my grandson wanted the same system as his cousin, I purchased this unit. However, you can barely see the screen even in direct light. I have had to buy 3 additional lights and have given up--I am now buying the Game Boy Player so he can at least play the games I purchased. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent game. Story: DK loves the new mini mario toys so much he went to the factory and stole all the mini mario toys. Help mario rescue the mini mario toys and kill DK.
In each level, you must find a key, unlock the door, and rescue the mini mario toy . But while doing this you must overcome puzzle challenges by pressing switches, using moving platforms, and ladders. Also while killing certain enemies and dodging other enemies using mario's different moves.
Once you do this in each level in a world, you must guide the mini mario toys past enemies and through obstacles into a toy box. The toys will follow Mario anywhere, but the only things they can do are move and jump. Using switches and springs, control Mario to lead the mini mario toys into a toy box. Then you must beat DK to complete the world.
Do this in 6 increasingly difficult levels to beat the game. But once you do that, you unlock 6 new worlds at a higher difficulty level, and by getting a lot of high scores you can unlock even more worlds at an even higher difficulty level.
This game is very fun, very addicting, very challenging, and will last a long time. Mario vs. Donkey Kong deserves 5 stars for sure! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yup, it's Rampage alright. Some games are total crap. Some games are great. Some are mediocre. Rampage is....entertaining. I guess that essentially makes it a good game. We buy games to be entertained. But we also expect a certain level of art. Well, this is no work of art. You bash buildings. The end.
But that is all the Rampage series have ever been about. So you have to hand to Midway for staying true to the series. And it's still fun to mindlessly bash buildings with no real point to it.
But I guess that's a slight exaggeration. The game does in fact have a story. It even has an ending, though I think it only lasts about 10 seconds. And you can play with up to 4 friends, which makes it a social and competitive experience. But most of us will spend 90% of our time bashing building by ourselves, with the occasional friend picking up the controller.
There are various modes and challenges. And it is mildly fun to bash specific cities all over the world, like Vegas. But for me this game was all about unlocking various monsters. You start the game with a slim selection of monsters. As you go through the game in various modes, all sorts of monsters are unlocked. Some as a reward for various challenges. Some are just randomly found. Some can only be unlocked in two player mode. And different monsters have different strengths and weaknesses. So it encourages a certain amount of experimentation, which is great. I became absorbed in the hunt for the perfect monster. And they look pretty cool too. My favorite being the uber secret giant squid.
With all it's flaws, I still had a blast with this game. But I had to take off a star because I just felt it could had been great with just a little more effort. The simple retro-graphics are fine with me. And I'm good with simple gameplay. But it could have used a little more polish. Having said all that, this is a game I would highly recommend just because it's so much raw fun. But I would try to pay as little as you can, if you know what I'm saying. Oh, and you get a few classic Rampage games to boot. That's a nice bonus. Four stars. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic Jerky: Spicy, fun and can be chewed on for hours. Sonic Spinball for Sega Genesis was one of the greatest pinball video games ever made, however
it didn't get a whole lot of attention. Namely because of all the other great games that came
out for Genesis like Sonic, NBA jam, Mortal Kombat, Royal Rumble and many other classic titles
that we have wasted endless time on.
Sonic spinball was great because it incorporated elements and characters from Sonic the
Hedgehog, the original series and featured Sonic as the actual pinball which was not only
clever but made sense for certain interactivity within the game such as Sonic grabbing onto
ledges, sonic using his "spin" move to shoot himself up to otherwise unobtainable
areas of the game and others. Furthermore, the game featured those same posessed evil robots
that
release innocent animals when destroyed as found in the original. The game also incorporated
the idea of collecting rings during gameplay, when all rings were collected -- more areas of
the board (zone) were activated, allowing Sonic to progress further in the level. With this and
quests to obtain Gem stones by progressing through the board by setting off triggers and
hitting targets was not only downright original but also fun.
At the end of each level, after collecting all of the gem stones, Sonic would have to defeat
the boss. After each level complete and boss defeated, Sonic was taken to an entirely
different
board (zone) with all new quests for the next level. The idea was more about progressing
through the
story
and levels than it was about getting a high score. Unheard of for this genre. To incorporate
both pinball and level progression as seen in scrollers into one wholesome title.
All the way up until Sonic defeated Dr. Eggman.
Now when I saw Sonic Pinball Party and Sonic Advance in one package, it seemed like a title
that would be too hard
to pass up. I knew that Sonic Advance would have to be very similiar to the side-scrolling
Sonic classics that we have all come to love. And I was right, plus elements that weren't
touched on the Sega Genesis. It is truly more "Advanced" in gameplay than its retro
counterparts while the graphics are basically the same (built of the Advance's 32 bit engine
to emulate the like of the Sega Genesis). The graphics are nothing revolutionary but
the gameplay soars above. I have played this on the new GBA Micro and it's quite amazing
to see a 32-bit engine run on such a small device. Nintendo was never known for its advances
in graphics technology but its makes up for it with universal titles and timeless gameplay.
Take this to the GBA micro, Nintendo still has the formula that make for great games on
limited engines. With Advance, there are loads of titles of this caliber to choose from.
I was hoping the Sonic Pinball Party would be somewhat similiar to Sonic Spinball but the Sonic
Team had other ideas.
As for Sonic Pinball Party emulating the greatness of Sonic Spinball,
it's really not at all like Sonic Spinball but it isn't at all a bad title because it does
carry over some of the same ideas. In fact, it's a good game that carries its own strokes of
simple genius.
Once again, the Sonic Team has pulled through.
For starters, it doesn't feature Sonic as the pinball. However it does have similiar level
progression
and a story mode, in which Sonic enters a tournament in order to defeat Dr. Eggman's evil
schemes. It also features most of the characters and enemies found in all the classic Sonic
titles such as Tails, Kuckles and Amy. The game also has all the elements that you come
to expect if you ever played Sonic
Spinball such as collecting rings, triggers and ramp quests, fighting bosses and clearing
stages (zones). You face all of Sonic's friends such as tails, amy and knuckles through a tournament
tree. But why would Sonic face off against his friends in a tournament to get take down
Dr. Eggman? Well, because all of Sonic's friend have been robotized and are now under
mind control by Dr. Eggman. For some reason, when Sonic defeats his robotized friends in a
pinball match, they transform back to normal. Why? I do not know but the story mode certainly
adds to the gameplay and replay value. It may not be the greatest story ever told but its enough
to give the gamer reason to want to progress through each level. Beat the objective set
by your opponent and you will progress up the tournament tree until you face off with Dr. Eggman
himself. Objectives vary with each level and become progressively hard as you move up the tree.
Objectives like beating your opponenents high score, clearing a stage by defeating the boss or
accomplish some other goal set out by your opponent.
The levels are nothing shy of intruiging and fun, all fitting the "Sonic" theme quite well.
Each board acts a different zone (Neo Green Hill, Secret Base, Casino, Eggman rocket and
others). Each
board essentially adhering to the same setup just with different graphic ornations. Yet each
adding their own objectives and styles of play. As you progress through story-mode, you will
unlock mini games
for the "Casinopolis" mode in which you gamble rings that you earned in the "Arcade" mode.
There are
three modes of play to choose from -- Arcade, which your ultimate goal is to collect rings
and obtain a high score. "Story" mode -- Where you must move your way up the tournament ladder
to get
to Dr. Eggman by defeating your opponents in VS. competition by meeting the objective set
by your opponent (high score, level completion, boss beat, or multiple level progression).
Casinopolis -- gamble your rings on 3 or more mini games, Slots, Bingo and roulette. These
games do not have a lot to offer in the lines of replay value or initial entertainment. Each
mini-game, your object is to aim for the same target to trigger each function (slot, number
calling in bingo,
or to place bets on the random spots of the roulette wheel). Not at all intuitive or exciting.
Hitting the ball into the same spot becomes redundant and easily un-impressive, even if the
concept
sees some "originality" with using a pinball game to gamble rings on casino games. Good idea,
poor execution.
Pros: Fun, challenging pinball game with solid replay value. Graphics and themes are well-done
and fitting for the title.
A few gripes: Everytime you lose in "Story Mode", you get kicked back to the intro of the game --
having to go through all the menus to get back to story mode. Annoying for a game that
offers haughty challenges and good gameplay. Bottom line, where's the "Would you like to try again?"
The score calucations, bonus items and otherwise at the end of each loss of ball progress
through slowly,
forcing you to click through each bonus item to tally your score. It's attempt to emulate
an actuall pinball machine is annoying and slow. With a game like this, most of the time
you just want to skip through all of this and get back to the action.
Graphics: 4 out of 5
Sound and Music: 4 out of 5
Replay value: 4 out of 5
Gameplay: 5 out of 5
Overall: 4 out of 5
Sonic Advance: offers it's own unique and new style of play that truly make it an "Advanced" title
from it's retro classic counterparts.
Sonic Pinball Party: Progress through its story-mode, play the arcade version, have some mindless fun
with its side games, or link up with buddies in party mode -- either way you look at, this game
has a lot to offer and is tireless fun.
Combine both games into one: I would have to say, you have one of the best titles that GBA has to offer.
For the price, two great games in one, it is certainly a bargain! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
4.5 stars, great game slightly overrated. Don't get me wrong, gaiares is an fantastic genesis shooter but there are definitely better (and CHEAPER!) options out there if you enjoy these games. Of course, it also depends on your personal preferences when it comes to these games.
This game is very ambitious for this era. While the graphics aren't the best the gameplay is very good, the mechanics are excellent, controls and hit detection are very good (not 100% in my opinion though), and parts of the stages have branching paths (similar to lightening force but with a much simpler design).
So basically you have a pod and you fire it at your enemies and you can absorb their weapons. You do it multiple times to the same enemy class to power up that weapon. There is a shield (ala gradius) and the pod can also absorb normal shots. Lot's of different weapon types, enemy types, decent a.i. from those enemies, and a fairly high degree of difficulty.
The reason I docked points is because this game starts out weakly in level and boss design but ratchets it up as it progresses. The graphics in the first level aren't great especially on the boss which is a shame because that's the first thing you see. As it progresses much much better all around. My opinion.
Isn't getting much easier to find/cheaper either. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Dynamite Cop...it isn't as "dynamite" as it seems. I bought this game thinking that it would take up hours of my time, and that it would be fun. I was right in thinking that it was fun, but the game is WAY too short. There's almost no strategy in this game... if you know how to mash the buttons repeatedly for a long time then you'll beat this game in about twenty minutes. Sure there are a plethora of weapons to use, and you can play with a friend cooperatively (or against each other) but it won't entertain you forever. Although you get to chose from three players (and chose from three differennt starting points) all routes in the game are basically the same. If you like fighting games with tons of weapons, then get it. However, if you want to be satisfied with a game for more than twenty minutes, I'm sure you can find something better... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
the clone war has begun. This game cosely follows the movie better than any game I've played but there are some improvements that could of been made. First of all its to short,the levels and bosse are easy,and they could've made more levels. For the levels they could've of made the levels more maze like but the rooftop,kamino,and paths of geonosis are fine. They might've been able to add a level where you have to make it to padme befor she gets poisened plus it would've been better if they made a level when you have to survive the three beast. But it is a fun game and is worth playing and I like to start a new game and see how long it takes to beat it and did I mention that theres no limit to how many games you can save. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Classic platform action game, great game for on the go. Oh the good old days! Donkey Kong on Gameboy is a throwback game with lots of updates. The first few levels are just like the old arcade game. As you progress Donkey Kong keeps stealing the Princess off to another level. The action is constant and there never seems to be a dull moment. I loved the Airplane stages.
Donkey Kong is a puzzle platformer game and is fun and easy to play, for all age groups. You will get stuck and have to think your way through what to do next. The game is challenging which makes it more enjoyable. The game does not hold your hand or give you easy hints but leaves the riddles up to you to find the key and solve the puzzles. You will have to use some strategy and timing to make it through the later levels. If you were ever wondering why everyone likes Mario so much this game is a text book example. Mario controls a little bit differently than in Super Mario Bros he cannot do a "B" run sprint, but can do a backflip and use a hammer to open doors and knockout enemies. His jumping ability in this game is also more limited with a lot less range.
Donkey Kong has a high replay value and is fun to play. This cart is easily one of the best original Gameboy games. The battery save feature is excellent and saves your progress while you explore each of the worlds. Even the final boss stage is pretty difficult and the ending is well done. If you find this game at a reasonable price I would definitely pick it up. The game is great on long family vacation trips. I would rate this a 4 1/2 to 5 star game. The level cut scenes between stages are interesting and the overall gameplay is great. The developers really took their time and put a lot of thought into this game.
Gameplay: 10/10
Play Control: 8/10
Story: 7/10
Challenge: 8/10
Replay Value: 9/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
one word...AWESOME. OK, this is an awesome game. It's pure X-Men action. With 24 X-Men to play as, including Cyclops, Wolverine, Gambit, Havok, two Setinals, Bastion, Pheonix, Dark Pheonix,Rouge, Beast, Magneto, Toad, Mystique, Blob, Sabertooth, and many, many more, along with great fighting stages, it will definatly keep you hooked. However, you will find story mode to be really difficult, because you play as Forge alot, and he really sucks, plus when ever you punch or deliver a good move, they ALWAYS block it. Game play can be a little chopy at times, but it's still worth it. It can take a while to unlock characters and costumes, but the more reason for you to buy it:the challenge. So go, now, buy this game! You won't regret it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wearing out 3 weeks in. At first the controller was great. It was almost exactly like the original Gamecube controller. However, after 3 weeks of use (15-20 hours) the vibrating in the controller was starting to go out. It still works but it feels really loose and when playing games like super smash it is really distracting.
Also a minor issue I have is the springs in the triggers have a lot more resistance than the original.
Based on other reviews it seems I might of just got a defect, so I woukd say definitely give this controller a try. The extended cord length alone is worth the 30 dollars. Good luck | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An essential Gameboy Advance accessory. Let's face it: if you have a Gameboy Advance, you simply have to invest in an external light, as the GBA's screen is simply too dark to see in even generous room lighting. There are a lot of products on the market that claim to bring your handheld screen into the light, but no one even comes close to touching the Flood Light. Even the reps at Nintendo (off the record, of course) will tell you that the Flood Light is the wisest investment.
Pros: The light conveniently and simply attaches to the GBA, and stays out of your line of sight. The light is extremely bright, so much so that you can play your GBA in an otherwise dark room and still see the screen with amazing clarity. The light is positioned so that there is no glare whatsoever from the screen, giving you the best possible clarity. Finally, the light has a slight blue sheen that makes the screen look extremely crisp, and makes the colors look very vibrant. In short, it enhances the image, making it look just as good as if it were on your TV.
Cons: The device is a bit heavier than most lights, and does alter the balance of the Gameboy Advance. This, however, is minor. The bright light comes at a price: 10 hours of solid light will cost you 3 AA batteries. However, the light is so good, that I'm sure you'll find it worth the investment in batteries. Perhaps the most curious design feature, and the biggest annoyance with the product is that it requires a screwdriver to change the batteries. The battery hatch has a screw that holds the cover in place, and the batteries are so wedged into the slots, that you'll likely need a screwdriver to pry them out. This is a problem, since most people use their GBA while traveling, and you cannot bring a screwdriver on airplanes. So, sometimes you might be stuck without your precious Flood Light.
The few minor complaints that anyone could have about the Flood Light are far outweighed by the stupendous performance it offers. This is an absolute must-have for any GBA owner. No other light even comes close. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cooliest game on GameCube so far. This game is one of the cooliest I have seen on Gamecube. This game is the sequel to Super Smash Brothers on Nintendo. For example, this game has 29 excellent characters and 25 cool levels. Please note that you have to unlock some of the characters and levels. The characters that are already unlocked are: Mario, Pikachu, Bowser, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Captain Falcon, Fox, Ness, Ice Climbers, Kirby, Samus, Zelda/Sheik, Link, and Jigglypuff. The hidden characters are: Mewtwo, Luigi, Marth, Mr. Game and Watch, Dr. Mario, Ganondorf, Young Link, Falco, Pichu, and Roy. The levels that are already loaded on the game are: Princess Peach's castle, Rainbow Cruise, Kongo Jungle, Jungle Japes, Great Bay, Te,ple, Yoshi's Story, Yoshi's Island, Fountain of Dreams, Green Greens, Corneria, Venom, Icicle Mountain, Brainstar, Onett, Mute City, Pokemon Stadium, and Kingdom. The Hidden stages are: Brainstar Depths, Fourside, Big Blue, Poke Floats, Kingdom 2, Flat Zone, Battlefield, Final Destination, Dream Land, Yoshi's Island, and Kongo Jungle.
In this cool cartoon battle game of Nintendo's hottest characters there is so many different options. For example, on one player theres: adventure mode, classic mode, 51 events, training practice, target tests, homerun contests, and multi-man melee. In vs. mode you can: play melee, tournament melee, and special melee.
You can even make up your own rules! Every character has different attacks and moves. If you want, try to collect the hundreds of trophies.
Once again I give this game 5 perfect stars. This is one of the most funiest games ever! I recommend that you should buy this game if you love fighting combat. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
So Addictive... Just Like Every Other FF Game. I have played almost every Final Fantasy game (except the most recent two) and this one is just as fun and just as detailed as the other games, if not more so. To date, I have invested approximately 40 hours into playing Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and about 10 batteries for the Game Boy Advance, and I don't even think I've scratched the surface of this game.
This game works like most other Final Fantasy games as far as plot and battle. You've got your main character who teams up with various magic users and fighters to defeat evil and save the world. Battle is turn-based but is not random like it is in the other FF games.
What is different is the law system. Every day the laws change. At first they are simple. For instance, fire might be outlawed one day, the next day healing might be banned. A judge presides over your battle to make sure that everything is done to the letter of the law. Breaking the law will cost you some jail time, gil and possibly items, depending on the severity of the penalty inflicted by the judge. And if Marche, the main character, gets in trouble with the law, it may end the game, so be mindful of that.
Your goal in this game is to take on missions, some plot related, some not. As the game progresses you will have new areas to explore. You will also have access to new jobs, another feature of the game. Your characters have starting jobs to choose from (e.g. mage, fighter, their, animist, archer, etc.) and once they have mastered skills within that job, new jobs open up (e.g. juggler, paladin, etc.)
One thing that may frustrate some people is that the battles take a long time. Each battle lasts at least 10 minutes, so this isn't a game you can just play while killing time. And if you die, you've just wasted 10 minutes.
I would recommend this game for die-hard Final Fantasy fans, but it may be too tedious for people new to the series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The game has its moments but needed more bonus levels. Wario Land is not a bad game. I actually really like the concept and thought the game was refreshing and original. I like how you get to be the villain who is a greedy little bastard and try and amass a fortune throughout the game. The treasure hunting is fun and reminded me a lot of Kirby's Super Star for the SNES. That game was a blast and the best part was finding all the treasure pieces.
But Wario's play control does feel a little bit clunky. It would have been nice to have more variety of the mini games to get more coins. If they had a slot machine type of thing like Super Mario Bros 2 had that could have been really fun. The multiple ending sequences are nice and pretty cool enhancing the replay value of the game.
Overall it is an enjoyable game for a few minutes but the farther you get in the game the coins seem to be fewer and fewer almost scarce. The game needed more cloud bonus levels like in the original Super Mario Bros where you could get a ton of coins in one shot. Or vice versa the tunnel bonus levels where you just find coins going down the pipes. I understand the game marker wanted to differentiate Wario Land from Super Mario Bros but they were basically operating under the same platform and guidelines.
It would have been funny to see Wario steal coins from King Koopa Bowser. Either way the game is just a little above average. I would rate it 3 to 3 1/2 stars. I thought the boss battles were somewhat lacking. After you finish the game I kept thinking the game should have been funnier than that. There was not a lot of desire to play through it again and again to see all the endings. The music also seemed to be subpar compared to the other SML games.
Gameplay: 6/10
Play Control: 6/10
Story/Originality: 7/10
Challenge: 7/10
Replay Value: 6/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game for the Time it was Released. The game came just as I expected it would, and it came earlier than expected as well, the seller was very nice and I was happy to do business with them. The game itself is what you would expect from a third gen Pokemon game, the graphics (at least for the time) were decent, but nothing to write home about. However I also found the main story to be lacking in some areas, I was hoping that with a new generation there would have been updated encounters with Team Rocket, or the Gym Leaders, who seemed to be really easy in comparison to the games first and second gen counterparts. I liked it though, it was more than I expected I just wish Nintendo would have added a few new features like Day/Night Cycles, Special Events, and other third gen features present in Ruby and Sapphire! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Well-Designed Addition to Gamecube. (By adaptor, I mean Game Boy Player)
This adaptor plugs into the bottom of your Gamecube (there are about three removable panels underneath) -- the cube sits on top of the "slab". To use the adaptor, you put a special CD into the gamecube (comes with the adaptor) and insert cartridges into the front of the adaptor.
The adaptor will play either GBA or "old" gameboy games. The buttons map cleanly between the controller and the GBA (the X/Y button on the gamecube serves as the select button on the GBA).
The adaptor also includes a gamelink port which is compatible with both the new GBA link cable (for GBA games) and the old Gameboy Color cable (for games like Pokemon Gold).
These are "drawbacks", but I think these are extremely minor:
The adaptor does not have an infrared port (neither does a GBA).
The adaptor does not allow you to use the tilt feature.
The rumble device on your controller does not function.
You do not need a Gameboy Advance to use this adaptor (just a GameCube).
You can use the eCard Reader with the Adaptor.
For multiplayer games, the adaptor serves as a single Gameboy unit, but it does not offer any new functionality. This means that if you have a 4 player GBA game, you will still need 4 GBAs to play with all 4 players -- you cannot each just play with a controller on your Gamecube.
There is not a way to save GBA information on GameCube memory cards.
Since a TV screen and a GameBoy have slightly different sized screens, the adaptor (by way of the CD that comes with it) allows you to choose different color borders and graphics quality options.
If you are giving this as a gift in a vacation setting where you might not have all the tools you'd have at home, make sure that you have a slotted screwdriver (needed to secure the adaptor during installation). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Capitalizing on Bam was a bad idea. I have owned every single Tony Hawk game, and played each one a ton. I thought the THPS's were great, but after beating THUG on easy and normal, my opinion was that it was the best so far. I loved the level of customization. So when THUG2 rolled around I was excited. After playing through easy modes on classic and story, I was dissapointed. "World Destruction Tour"? Destruction of the series, that is.
In story mode, Bam is the main focal point. Goals consist of exploding/vandalizing/breaking buildings/cars/people, a la Viva la Bam. Tony seems like a supporting character in a role he doesn't belong in. Also, advancing yourself up to a pro level and your friend stealing your glory in THUG made a true enemy in Eric. But there's no drive to complete your goals besides destruction in 2.
Also, there's no vehicle option, as in THUG. Instead, there are 3 extra characters for each level, and one has some sort of mobile device besides a skateboard. These characters are difficult to control, and the goals are annoying. The option of a car was way better.
One of the few good points in THUG2 was the level of customation. It had all THUG had and more. I actually had fun creating a graphic, and the create a trick is just as good as THUGs.
This game was the worst in the series HANDS-DOWN. I would take THPS1 over this any day. I have not yet played THAW, but I've heard it was bad. I can only hope Project 8 will redeem the series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not as good as the original. This version of the GameGear is good, but not as good as the original, Here is a list:
1) The LCD screen is not quite as sharp as the original GameGear
2) It does not support the TV Tuner adapter. (You get audio but no picture)
3) The case is not as studery & the brightness control is hard to turn.
So if you have never used a GameGear before & want an inexpensive portable game system, than go ahead. If you want to replace a warn out, broken, lost one, than this would be an inexpensive alternative. But if you have the TV Tuner, and LOVE the classic game gear than you sould either look for a used classic one or get your's repaired. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You have joined the Army Air Cavalry flying the ultimate gunship. There is nothing to say about this game short of terrific. LHX Attack Chopper is the best helicopter simulator I've seen for the Sega Genesis. You have a choice of flying the experimental prototype or the AH-64 Apache. You select the skill level to play and name your pilot. The 3 campaigns you can fly are Northwest Libya, Central Vietnam and Central Europe. The game has a password save feature so you need to write down your password to pick up where you left off if you need to restart the last mission you've reached. You can spend hours blowing away enemy fire power in order to complete your mission, but be selective as to what targets you choose. You have limited ammunition and you lose points for hitting friendly targets. It may not be Blue Thunder, but you'll see plenty of combat just the same. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game. Metroid Prime 2 is an awesome game. It's really long (I got from 12% to 16% after 3 hours) and has multiplayer feature. The multiplayer has no bots, but is great with a friend. There are unlockable levels and background music. You can also do just about anything Samus can.
The main game is great from the start. You crash-land on the planed Aether after hearing from the Galactic army people. They had also crashed after chasing a Space Pirate ship, which they shot down. You discover that the planet is split into 2 dimensions, Dark and Light. You have to help the people on the light get rid of the Ing on the Dark. You have to travel between both dimensions solving puzzels, collecting power ups, beams, visors, etc. There are also more bosses than I remember having in the first Metroid Prime. Graphics are awesome, sound is great, multiplayer could be better, overall great game. It will keep you busy for a long time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Controller. Don't get me wrong, you get what you pay for but this is a really good controller. GameCube detects it very well and everything. But only issue is with a lot of new things, you have to break it in. At first i thought it was a 'button lag' when really I had to really push these buttons in, and now that the buttons aren't so stiff anymore, it works like a breeze. But back to what you pay for, seriously DO NOT DROP IT lol, you will be back for a new one.
Update: Not sure if its me or the controller itself but the cable where it connects to the controller is starting to rip. It still works but i try to push the cable all the way inside the controller so i don't have to see the tear. Could possibly be me when i wrap up my controllers from heavy hands or the cheapness of the controller | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ever wanted to pilot a veritech? Now's your chance. Wow! This game really really surprised me. When first heard this game was coming out for the 3 systems, I was skeptical at first. First of all, all the robotech (i.e. macross in japan) games made by bandai or someone like that sucked. Second, it was coming out on 3 systems!!! What would be better? After playing the heck out of the PS2 version, I am happy to say that I am glad I pre-ordered the GCN version. The PS2 controller gets all jumbly and I end up doing moves I don't want to because I forget what button is which in the heat of the moment. When I think about it, the game is perfectly set for the GC. Anyways, I digress. Robotech: Battlecry is one of the most exciting games I've ever played. Not only does it make you relive some tense episodes of the TV show, the actual gameplay while playing makes you feel like you are in total control of the veritech, firing off dozens of missles at your disposal. Wow. I'll admit, besides the cool looking cel shaded mecha, the graphics are kinda lacking, but once you play the game, it becomes hard to tear the controller off. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great remix of a classic game. Pokemon Red and Blue had their red and blue sprites. So yellow version added a little more color. Then Gold and Silver came out. Then Crystel came out with more things to do in the game. Ruby and Sapphire came out. Then Fire and Leaf came out. Then,STOP! Emerald is the same as Ruby and Sapphire. FireRed and LeafGreen will bring you back to the old days. In this version,you can collect every single pokemon(including the ones in Gold and Silver,Crystel). It takes alot of wireless,yeah wireless trading to get every pokemon,but it's worth it. The graphics have changed alot. I think leaf green was a copy of the green version(in Japan only). This game has all the same feutures(including that hidden Rare Candy in Curelean City). You should get this game,even if you have never played it before. You will enjoy it.
P.S That Missingo thing messes up your game in Red and Blue so I'm happy they got a rid of it(get an Action Replay for GBA if you need to) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worked perfect for a few uses; broke soon thereafter. Used the cable with my Nintendo 64 when I first received the cable and it worked great. Used it again a few months later when the buddies and I decided to have a throwback video game night and it worked great again. Didnt touch the cable again for a few weeks and then used the cable after buy a new 64 game and the image on the screen would only scroll and there was no audio.
Tried using the cord with my Gamecube because they're backwards compatible and it had the same issue with the game image scrolling on the screen. I proceeded to use my Gamecube's official AV cable that came with the console on my 64 and the image appeared fine and the audio came through perfect, thus diminishing any concern that the 64 console was broken.
Had to throw the cable away after about 3 or 4 used. All in all it was about $1 per use, but it would've been nice had it not broken altogether. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun for fans of Darts. If you love dartboard games, this is for you! It has wonderful music and the graphics are great. I first thought the "Practice" mode would only let you throw a few darts, but it lets you play a full game to my delight, since I don't get to compete with others often. The cartridge is even cool because it is a smoky transparent cartridge allowing you to see the electronics inside. The game even has a voice that speaks at the intro and during the game. If you don't like darts, you most likely will after playing this. My only complaint is that some of the characters you play are too fast or too nervous. Very highly recommended! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
addictive. You'd think a game like Pikmin would only be for some sweet little five year olds. But it's not. Pikmin involves strategic desciscions.
Your ship has just crashed. And your name is captain olimar. You land on a mysterious island where you find creatures that you later name pikmin. As the game goes on you'll meet different kinds of Pikmin. (red,yellow, and blue) They do things for you. Such as there is a huge wall so you tell 20 of your pikmin to break it down. You can also fight lady bugs with your pikmin. The point of killing the ladybugs is to bring them back to a ship your pikmin go in and then a certain amount of pikmin come out. You can also get more pikmin from finding blocks having a number on it. When you bring those to the pikmins spacecraft it sprouts you whatever the number was on the block. Don't worry that it takes a million years to sprout because it doesn't. It actually takes around five seconds.
Oh yeah i forgot that the whole meaning of this game is find and repair your ship by going to different islands to find pieces to your ship. In all you begin without 30 pieces that you need to find in thirty days. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not a placebo effect. I noticed a difference in eyestrain when I bought these 3 months ago, but I was weary that I was experiencing a placebo effect. Today was first day not wearing them at work (I forgot them at home) and I can now say with certainty that these work. Right now my eyes feel dried up and strained. It hurts to keep them open and focused on my screen. I need my computer glasses. Just an FYI, I installed f.lux (a computer program that some people say does the same thing as computer glasses) first this this morning, and it's no substitute for computer glasses. My eyes are very strained.
People who think they are expensive must not have purchased eyeglasses in the past, or even sunglasses for that matter. $50-60 isn't expensive for the quality. I do agree with people who say it feels like the lenses might pop out, but so far this has never been an issue. The main thing I notice about these frames is that they are very comfortable and study feeling.
It is annoying how the lenses fog up and smudge easily, but I'm not going to dock this product because I assume this is a consequence of the humidity they create around your eyes. Since you're only expected to use these while seated in front of your computer, it's convenient to keep a microfiber cloth on your desk.
My brother decided to buy these after trying mine, but while shopping found a cheaper alternative brand (Gamma Ray). He asked what I think of those. I told him he'd probably be happy with either, but my recommendation was for the Gunnar's because of the comfort. I can't stress how comfortable these are. I enjoy wearing them, and even more so because of the reduced eye-strain. This is for sure a 5-star product. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not the most serious, but the most fun to play. This is a kid's review too, but hopefully with a bit more intelligence and comments badsed on the actual game, not screenshots.
I have a copy of the Japanese version, have only played on it for 6 - 8 hours, but can safely say that this game is better than Mario Tennis 64.
It is redundant to speak of Nintendo overusing the Mario name when games of this quality are being produced. I could care less if who fronts the game, at the end of the days what is most important is if it plays well and is good value for money.
The mechanics of the game are very similar to the N64 version, easy to get into, deep enough for those who want to take the game more seriously.
The courts are fabulous looking, animation is wonderful, even the crowds look good this time. Like the last game, ach of the players have different skills, and actually FEEL different when you play them, not like many other more "serious" tennis games.
Those worried about the flashy super shots with cut scenes needn't fear, they can be switched on or off so purists can also enjoy this game, it's not just a simple party game.
Although there are lots of party modes, more than in the previous game and better done, too.
Comparing this with top spin for XBOX...while top spin uses its "special" shot structure better (in this game I have found drop shots to be difficult and a bit unrealistic) Mario Power Tennis plays a better game, as you are able to use the court much more, in that the game is less about simply overpowering your opponent, but rather out thinking them.
Wait for the American release though, there is lots of Japanses text in the game.
If you are reading this, I won't insult your intelligence by saying that "fans of shooters and FPS might want to stay away"... if you like tennis games thi one MUST be played. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game is o.k. RE0 is the 2nd best to me it's bad how you can drop stuff and trade charactors. It kind of sucks you cant use a crate in it like in the old Resident evil 0 for N64 pal version you couldn't trade charactors in this old one but the graphits are tight the old one graphits really sucked. In my opinion this one is really tight to the Resident evil remake. But in my opinion Resident evil online for PS2 will be a little better than this. But my favorite Resident evils is Resident evil code veronica x and Resident evil 1.5 demo. What is different to 0 and 1.5 is in RE 1.5 you can get to through grenades and plant C4. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cool, but quite difficult . Well, I've only had the chance to play with this game once, but I like how you can switch between characters. That way, say one character's health is getting pretty low; you can use another one with higher health power so the previous character doesn't die. In addition, if you choose the right character at the right time, you can deal the enemy quite a bit of damage. However, although the techniques, character change, and graphics are cool, the game was rather difficult in my opinion. Then again, it wouldn't be as exciting if it were really easy, now would it? :p It probably takes a couple of tries to get used to all the new functions. I'm going to try it again when I have a chance to see if it gets easier after a couple tries... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent and fun. Hey, now this is what I'm talking about!! The only reason I miss about my Genesis was Streets of Rage and Golden Axe, and now I can play it on my DC. The sound is a little messed up, like on Sonic, it sounds nothing like the original, but it still plays the same. I found some great games on there that I had never heard of but now love, like Shinning Force, that game is awesome, and Vurtual Cop 2. Get this if you miss your Genesis, or, if you never owned one, you might still want to look at this. By the way, to the guy commenting on Golden Axe sound, that sound is actually right from the Genesis game, it is one of the few games on the cd that they got the sound right on. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Tekken Advance rocks. This game is really good. The graphics are good, the music is pretty good. One pet peeve I have; when you sidestep, the opponent misses you, but your view of him doesn't change (whereas in DOA3, you see your opponent's back).Also, it can get a little boring. You just fight the same people over again. Thankfully, you can change your strategy by studying moves in the practice room. Also, the music will repeat itself every minute or two, and some stages have the same music. However, these bad things on't really affect how awesome this game is. Over all, this game is great! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic Team Delivers. Let me put it this way. How hardcore Sonic are you?
Only true sonic fans will love this one because there are some annoying factors about this game that will make you wanna toss this game in the trash. The voices for one, make me sick. They talk too much and never fail to give you hints and advice during the game when it seems painfully obvious and unwanting. I don't know what Sega was thinking, I just couldn't believe it. It's supposed to be challenging.
Another thing is how easy it is to die during the game. Don't get me wrong, I love a good challenge, but this is nuts. It's like you'll find youself plunging to your doom when you should've landed safely on a ledge or something. Nuff said.
Everything else basically balances itself out. The game-play is very cool and the graphics are absolutely beautiful. They shine in every direction and never cease to impress. And when it comes to the game being straight up Sonic style, it has so much speed it's amazing. You'll find that the 3D and Speed mix very well. I just love it!! And the music is awesome - very reminiscent of the Sega Genesis days!!
So like I said, how hardcore Sonic are you? I'm hardcore baby...and I love this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
16 Year old Gamer. Ok, I'm sure all of you guys have read how really cool this game is but some peopel don't really give a thorough response to this game. That's where I come in. I'm going to be explaining the details in this game and why it is so cool. In the beginning of the game right when it starts up it has a real human football player from the All Star team say," EA Sports in in the Game" It's really cool to see that. Each time it's different and you see a new player.
First off, I have to go right into the graphics of this game. UNBELIVEABLE!, pretty much sums it all up into one word. Why it is sooo unbeliveable is the detail in this game. The players actually blink their eyes! That is amazing coming from someone who has been playin N64 most of their life. When I was in the Instant Replay area, I zoomed up on the running backs faces when he dove. I couldn't belive it but they actually squint their eyes when their diving through the air! That is amazing! Extreme amounts of work went into this game. After time when your playing the game in about the 3rd quarter you can see the middle of the field is starting to wear out and turn tanish color.
Certain staduims have a big screen showing all the people who have the nose bleed seats what's going on. That is exactly what's in this game. While running down the field, or passing the ball you can see the big screen down the field replicating you exact moves. It's really cool to glance over and see yourself on tv lol. Their is also music in this game. At the end of each play, there will usually be a song being played. Some bands that are on Madden are Bon Jovi,Nappy Roots,Seether,Good Charlotte, just to name a few. Oh, and at halftime, the cheerleaders come on the field and dance for about 10-15 secs. The way they look is just as good as the players. Really smooth and clean! The chaingain guys on the side lines are very well detailed also. EVEN the players just sitting on the bench are looking mughty good! If you run out of bounds towards one of the chaingain guys he actually drops the pole and runs out of the way. They usually get nailed by the running back or reciever. I don't know if you can hit a Ref or not. It hasn't happened yet.
The controls for this game are pretty good. It wasn't super hard to learn but it wasn't very easy. I got the controls down in about a day and half. There are soo many features on this game. You can go behind the senes and check out how they made the game with Madden and Micheals. It took them both 5 days to get all their lines down for the game. That should tell you something about the commentary. It RULES. They know EVERYTHING that is going on in the game. Both of them are always saying something fifferent, although sometimes they repeat some stuff. It's not a problem. I mean how many different ways csn you say "The ball is heading towards the endzone". Madden and Al Micheals know little details like knowing how the team scored two drives ago and how many yards the player has accumulated. This game is pure genius and you should definatley buy this if your a football or sports junky!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NBA2K vs. NBA2K1. Maybe I just got spoiled with the winning streaks I could amass in NBA2K. I don't know, I just don't enjoy 2K1 for the simple fact that it regresses in as many areas as it moves forward. Game play may be much more realistic, but it's not as much fun. The pace is slower unless you bump the game speed to "fast", then it seems a bit too fast. The graphics are still top-notch for the players and court, but the crowd has gotten much more pixellated. Play issues include players who no longer run close enough to the basket to dunk when the ball is passed to them (remember in 2K, they'd stand right under the thing?). Now they run to within a couple feet of the hoop then move back out a couple more, meaning you have to have to drive around the ridiculously adept defenders to do anything but take short jumpers. It's all but impossible to drive the lane against any but the worst teams. Those guys come out of nowhere to block your path! I'm usually able to blow out the 2K guys by 20-30 even on all-star difficulty. On pro difficulty in 2K1 I can barely win against the loser teams.
What I like a lot: - Illegal defense calls are done correctly! No longer can the center just lurk right under the basket waiting for blocks. (Drat, there went half my strategy :-))
- The street courts. They simply rock! The ambient sounds in the background and the crowd make it feel very real.
- Internet play! And it really works nicely. I was worried about lag, but it's a non-issue and the connections seem to be stable.
- Swat blocks
- The old teams....but why on earth doesn't the 80's West team include Kareem?!
What I don't like at all: - Head coaches no longer get their names called during the courtside intro! Why for crying out loud on a 1 GB disc couldn't they include 60 more little .wavs for the announcer instead of "And introducing...the HEAAAAAD COACH!"? Very lame.
- The commentary on star players. Living in Utah, I play the Jazz a lot and I'm already sick of the extended comments by Rod about Karl Malone's perfect physique....ugh! It happens every game.
- Bad crowd graphics. They add to the atmosphere as usual while playing, but you sure don't want to get close with the zoom on a reply.
- A number of players don't seem to have names during the commentary. John Starks is one, and few rookies get announced as anything but a number.
- The rosters are not completely accurate, although this shouldn't be too big an issue if they stick to their promise and have downloadable updates.
I wish there was a 3 star rating, because I just can't call it 4. I like the game and the series very much, but this one just rubbed me wrong. Maybe it just needs to grow on me ;-). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THIS GAME [IS BAD] . I got this game the day it came out. I was really excited about it. I got this game in Virginia. We were on our way to Duluth which is an hour away. I opened the game right away and put it straight in my GBA. I played it for about half an hour. The beginning takes 15 minutes by itself. I got so dang bored of this sucky game. So when I was in Duluth I tried to return it but they said I can't return opened products. So I went and traded it in at FuncoLand(GameStop now)for army men sarges hero.
It uses the forbidden memory rules which suck. Even their cards are different. The really good effect cards are just normal monsters. You would be lucky if your deck capacity would even let you put it in the game. You start out with a horrible deck that can't beat anyone. Not even Tristan. And you need to win to get money to either buy cards of pay to import your cards into the game. You can't even put the good cards that you already won from some one because your deck can only have a certain limit of good cards. Even the role playing part sux. They make it so you have to beat that one girl with the teddy bear wanting The Blue Eyes White Dragon and her cards suck but you still don't have enough good cards to beat her ever. Let me refraise that. You don't have any good cards and you probably never will. I know I won't because I will never play it again.
Even their promo cards suck. Who has a Dark Magician Girl any way. If you don't have that card it makes the sage stone worthless. Then who is going to use up room in their deck for a card that makes you offer your Dark Magician to summon the Dark Magician Knight which can only destroy one cards on the field when it is summoned and it can only be summoned by Knight's Title which makes you offer you dak magician.
Do not waste your money on this crappy game. By The world championship tournament game instead for all the newest cards. Or if you wanted to use your cards by worldwide edition but you can only use the first five booster packs. But never by this game or sacred cards. Reshef the destroyer is just a sequel to Sacred cards. Don't waste you money on this horrible game.
If I could I would have rated this game a negitive five out of five.
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Better than all Pokemon games before it. This game and its other version (Sapphire) are even better than Red/Blue/Yellow and Gold/Silver/Crystal! The Running Shoes are a great addition and help during the time before you get the Bicycle. The two-Bicycle system also is a wonderful idea. The fact that battles are affected by location (field, water, desert, etc.) makes things even more realistic, and Pokemon Contests are a fun little side quest. The downsides are that the Breeding system is harder to use, the day/night function of the clock is gone (as is the option to change the clock for Daylight Savings), and you can't name your rivals, not to mention the games are not compatible with RBY and GSC. Some of the additions also seem a little pointless such as Trendy Phrases. Overall, a great set of games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Expect to finish the game in under 3-5 hours. Game:
Let's face it, the game isn't great. If you're a die-hard Buffy fan, then you'll enjoy the game enough. The dialogue feels like a cheesier Buffy episode, even more so when it's laid on top of screenshots of Buffy episode.
The game mechanics are somewhat frustrating. The run/jump mechanism can be a bit of a pain, especially when there are no checkpoints through the level. The levels are very repetitive. I wouldn't say there's a "replay" factor for this game - once you beat it, there's no incentive to beat it again to get anything you may have missed the first time. It can be beaten fairly quickly (sub 4 hours), but that's okay. I bought the game because I wanted to add it to my "Buffy collection".
Merchant:
The game was delivered on time and well packaged so as not to damage the game box. That's an A+ in my book. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
UPDATED 12/20/04--As Someone Puts It, It's A Crazy Game. What will Sora gain?
What will Sora loose?
To awaken those slumbering memories of his...
I've been marking down my agenda for days now. Several people have already beaten the ROM version of Japanese CoM, but as far as it goes, it's best to buy it. I pre-ordered CoM a few months ago from EB, and I have no intentions of playing the ROM at all to even spoil at visual imagery. This game got those new heartless (-one of them, strangely reminds me of a particular Poke'mon), new characters (-The Organization for one thing), some secrets to be revealed, and big re-visited worlds to explore (as a friend told me from her friend, who played the ROM version). It's enough to juice the buds off any KH fan who's following the story closely. Therefore, there's enough proof that this game is the KH 1.5 and not KH all over again in GBA format. Yes, this game will come with the stunning new technology CG movies. Nomura says it'll take at least 20 hours to play this game. For me, I'll take a good amount of time (like months) on playing CoM in order to wait for KHII to come out in September (as a certain magazine source says. Not totally sure, but it sounds likely).
12/20/05--I'm back! This time with an authentic (I-have-the-game) review. Already 7 hours and third floor into the game. The card system, like everyone else says, isn't hard at all to learn. One thing to keep in mind, please accept the card system as your friend. You may first think that it's not the best way to fight but actually, using cards is an innovated way to fight the heartless. What I find surprising is that the HP level that you start off is pretty easy to keep for quite some time as your starter deck, itself, instantly comes with a (tiny insignificant spoiler)... Heal card. If you don't use this card for some time (avoiding it at any costs) it'll leave you in a more challenging state, which I'm pleased with. ^_^
When I heard the word "repetitive" with a message board review, I began to shrink back a little. Now that I see parts of the story myself, I realized that people who've never played KH1 are going to be lost at several parts (for example: Traverse Town). Although, it isn't required to play KH1 for this game, players starting from here should play KH1 for 100% understanding in story and action. Jupiter may use some scenes from KH1, but they are brief (except, I do worry for Hundred Acre Woods). Don't let each worlds' length fool you (or their boxed-repetitive obstacles). Try not to just jump ahead to the next door for a new cut-scene. Fight as many heartless as you can (as you can re-use each room until you depleted the certain required card. USE CARDS WISELY!). It'll help with your deck, HP, CP (card power), and (new term) sleights (which can be useful at some points). Oh yes, there are hard bosses (and heartless) in this game. The first boss is just an appetizer. I've already lost a few times to Hades (and is still presently trying to find a way to kill his HP). There's no skip button in cut scenes before boss battle capturing that KH tradition (whether it's fortunate or unfortunate, I can't tell).
Edit: I have to agree with one of the reviewers here. When the characters are talking, there's this clicking sound. You do get use to it after awhile. It's just this one particular character whose sound is different from the rest that might strike the ear a little, but that character's role is brief.
Overall, Chain of Memories will make you keep coming back to your GBA over n' over trying to figure out what Sora's hidden memories are. Voted best story 2004 by IGN. Top no. 1 selling chart for GBA games in Japan. For anyone trying to follow up to the KH story...or for those who only have a GBA, this one should be on your top wishlist. ^_0 It'll keep me company for an up-coming 16 hour plane ride. See ya! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game needs alot of work. First let me start by saying I love Rob Zombie and what could be better than listening to Rob Zombie and slaughtering monsters, well guess what the only Rob Zombie music in the game is in cut sceens which really... .Don't get me wrong its got a great story and plot but it is very boring and very hard!!!! All you do is go from stage to stage killing monsters hasent that been done enough? One thing i really like was when a monster gets low on power you will see "Fatality" flash in the corner and if you push two buttons at the same time he will cut there head off and smash them with his hatchet which was cool the first 5 times after that it gets really old. the graphic need so much work they look terrible! I recomend you rent this game before you buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game. Aerowings 2 is great, but that depends on your taste in Flight Simulation. If your bag is casual flying with not too much attention to detail and more attention to blowing things up, this is probably not your kind of game. If, however, you want a game that truly gives you the feeling of true flight mechanics and top-of-the-line graphics, this is the game for you. It chaught my attention because of its smooth, realistic control and great attention to detail. It really feels like you're flying a real jet fighter! So many options, weather conditions, and a 2-player dogfight make this an awesome game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Dreamcast is dead, but Sega's gaming legacy continues. Now that gamers across the world have diverted there attention from the Dreamcast gaming console to the next generation polygonal powerhouses like Playstation 2, Nintendo, and XBox, even the most diehard Sega fans have started saving their pennies for at least one of these new dream systems. Even though Sega has closed it's doors on production of Dreamcast (as of last week the last 100 units shipped).. this could still very well be Sega's finest hour. With their focus on becoming a dominate third party game company, Sega has concentrated all of its talent into building games that sell.. be it on 1 or all 3 upcoming game consoles. However, Sega is far from done proving it can get the job done.. which is why Confidential Mission should be one of the best shooting games to hit the Dreamcast.
Porting to a console from an arcade classic is no easy task. First off, Confidential Mission in the arcade featured a sit in style shooting box with curtains to preserve the on screen visuals (which are some of the best i've seen). The game itself features 4 missions ( comprised of 3 detailed sub-missions) with plenty of weapons along the way for the picking, barring that you can kill the enemy fast enough to shoot it when it appears on screen. The collision detection on the engine surpasses most games today -- meaning you can gun down just about anything in your path, chairs, chandeliers - not just ammo crates and large glass windows like in most games. One other thing that sets CM apart from say, "House of the Dead" is the human factor. Granted we all love to watch zombies explode under the impact of a sawed off shotgun, but with CM you have the SoF style shooting spree -- where the enemy AI has 6 specific detection areas for your shots. each area triggering a separate "death fall" animation. This certainly adds to the replay value where every shooter falls short. Hey, one time through on this is all you need to make the investment worth it.
All in all: Sega's reputation for making great games combined with Confidential Mission's spectacular graphics and smart engine will help give Dreamcast the proper funeral it deserves. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The only NFL game you'll need - especially for just one player. I dare to say that this is the only NFL game you'll need for the gamecube, but even across other platforms like the wii, ps3, and xbox 360. Sure, it doesn't come anywhere close to the graphics, playbook, nor ability to play with other players across a network, but this is a very solid game that isn't that all different from today's football games.
This game is endlessly fun because:
* Control. You can control were you want pass protection, players to go and shift, etc. etc.
* Hit stick. This newly implemented feature allows you the ability to pull back and push forward to give a punishing attack to your opponent. Use wisely because it will cost you if you miss.
* Running. Wow, it's so fun to break a tackle and run into an opponent.
* Is similar to today's Madden games. The playbook, QB vision, creating your own plays, audibles, all of the foundation and important aspects are in Madden 2005.
Honestly, from 2005 to 2011, you'd expect more progress, but there hasn't been a substantial difference. The differences and improvements are there, but it's not enough to warrant you to purchase anything newer than Madden 2005, unless you want to play against another player online. Get this game if you're contemplating about getting a football game, especially if it's just for your own individual enjoyment. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An easy, relaxed game. For those of you who are tired of games that are prone to inducing epileptic seizures then Scooby Doo!: Night of 100 Frights is the kind of simple game you should get into.
The story has Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma get kidnapped by The Mastermind (Tim Curry, in his second outing as a Scooby Doo baddie) and Scooby must rescue them from a spooky mansion.
Not the most imaginative of plots but it's loads of fun playing Scooby. The levels are kind of easy at first but complicate, only slightly, soon after the first power up. You get infinite lives so if there is a certain level you get stuck at, you can try again and again until you get it right.
The opening cut-scene has very bad graphics but the graphics of the actual game are nice and colorful. The music is pleasant enough but it gets slightly annoying after a while.
Definitely a game for children of 5 years and up (um...adults too) as the puzzles are not too heavy and the gameplay is light and easy. Worth the money for sure. The only bad part of the game is the inability to control the viewpoint. Many lives are lost because you cannot see where Scooby is jumping to. It's a minor complaint of an otherwise cool game.
Graphics B
Sound B
Gameplay B
Lasting Appeal B+ | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
baseball game for the kids. Mario finally has his own baseball game. From a visual standpoint, this game is very impressive. Lots of colorful characters we all know and love, as well as lively ballparks and smooth sports action.
This one, however, is really for the kids. This is due to the cartoonish, gimmicky style of play that Mario Baseball has to offer. For example, Donkey Kong doesn't use a bat when he steps up to the plate, he uses a boxing glove. A couple of other creatures use rods. One one of the ballfields there is a stream running through the outfield, and on another, giant plants that will gobble up the baseball. This isn't baseball in the purest form, but more of a Saturday cartoon version of the sport. But with all the colorful graphics and cool sounds, I doubt the kids will mind at all. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great starter game. I bought this game as well as many others for my 6 year old. This game is terrific for a starter game. Dora doesn't "die". She can start again over and over without dropping back any levels. It really helps keep the frustration to a minimum when learning to maneuver the controls. She really loves this game and mom likes to play it too. The levels do get increasingly more difficult but not too hard for a young child until you get to the RainForest with "climbing vines". Mom tried at least a dozen times and could not successfully get Boots to jump and climb across all vines needed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What More Could a Partygoer Want. If you have a Gamecube, a T.V., and some friends(unless you're a recluse) then you'll love the best Gamecube title available to gamers! The original was certainly fresh and fun, and this game holds that true. But now you have better graphics, the same and even more characters, and a rounup of new awesome levels to play in! New taunts and moves also add a touch more the already great game! The characters are even better with new greats like Bowser and the unstoppable Zelda/Sheik duo. If only the Ice Climbers would die!! New levels are back, and this time, there are more than just one level for each character. In the old version, it was hard to create sets of characters from each game. But now, you can have a slugfest with Mario, Luigi, Peach and Bowser in Peach's castle grounds! Or even add in D.K. or Yoshi to the Mario lineup! Create a wizardly lineup with Gannondorf, Zelda, and Link in Hyrule Temple! Even create a cute sense to the game with Pichu, Pikachu, Jigglypuff, my favorite character, or even that dumb...Mewtwo in the Pokemon Arena! There are hundreds of options to choose. Stock, time, team battle among others are back for game mode options, and now you have new SPECIAL game modes with such matches as hitting only the "A" button or even making your characters fight at lighting paces! One player can enjoy the game, but the fun comes with three or even better, four people! Two's good also. If you are a colorful, playful party gamer like me, then you'll love this game! If you worship Resident Evil or Fatal Frame, goths might freak! Above all, if you are not a hermit that's grumpy all day long or a sad person without buddies, then you'll find this game to be worth the investment and it will have a place in your Gamecube heart! By the way, get cheats off of the internet to find how to get all of the hidden characters. There are more than just the ones with question-marks on their mug! Secret levels too! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My favorite GBA game. One word describes this game: "Awesome, addicting, great, amazing, spectacular", okay, okay, so that's more than one word, but you get my point.
Basically, this game is great for multiple reasons. First, it's just plain FUN. Second, it has a heck of a lot of replayability with all of its various modes of play (I've had it for two YEARS, have played it frequently, and STILL can turn it on and instantly find something new to do). This game will last a long time. Only complaint: It's hard! But hey, what's wrong with that, people need a challenge!
Now, let's see if the already-announced sequel will be as good... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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