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It looks like the prty has left Mario. Well, this review is coming from a long time nintendo lover and Mario party fan. I'm sad to say i'm disgusted with this game. I played the previous 3 too. With a lack of mini-games (And even less fun ones) this title will bore you to death. In the previous games, they were so hard they were fun. Now, it's TOO easy. Pathetic. If it's a weekend and you don't have chores/school/work you can pretty much polish off this whole game in one sitting. Don't get me wrong, it's OK, but compared to the others, this thing sucks like a leech. Save your money and buy a used N64 and Mario Party 1 (For less probably) and get more fun outta it. Either that, or wait untill it's 20$ in the bargain bin. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The "Amazon.com" review is wrong. I'm not at all sure that the guy who wrote the editorial review has ever even seen a Game Boy Advance SP, as the review was way off.
I don't know who "decried" the original GBA's reflective LCD screen; the original GBA's screen is one of the highest quality screens available on a portable gaming system. Regardless, for those two people sitting around grumbling about "that darn reflective LCD..." the GBA SP is not the solution. The SP has the exact same screen as the original Game Boy Advance. Also, the SP's screen is not backlit, as the editorial review states.
What the GBA SP does have is a "frontlight," which is entirely different. The lighting quality of a backlit screen would be better, though this would be offset by the fact that a backlit screen wouldn't have the resolution of the beautiful GBA screen, plus a backlit screen would send the system's battery life down the toliet. Also, there would be no way to turn off a back-lit screen, which would be akin to turning off the backlight in your TV. It's just not possible.
The GBA SP's frontlight does have some issues, the most notable being that the bluish color of the light gives very dark games a blue tint. Nevertheless, the SP is the best portable system out there. The light works wonderfully, and the bluish tint isn't all that noticable except in very dark games. Also, since the screen is front-lit, you do have the option of turning the light off, though most people will never want to except for in bright-light situations. The rechargable battery is a god-send. Unless you have the hands of an ogre, the GBA SP is very comfortable. All the buttons (including the smaller shoulder buttons) are intuitively placed and easy to find.
Don't buy the cheaper, original GBA. The SP is the only GBA system to own. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not horrible, but not really that great either. Most reviewers who dislike this game tend to lambast the side-scrolling nature of the game, and say that "it's not a Zelda game." I don't really have a problem with the idea of a side-scroller, it's just that they didn't do it WELL.
The biggest complaint that you'll hear about the game other than the side-scrolling aspect is that it's insanely difficult. One reviewer put it aptly- "it's like the designers are trying to piss you off." The poor control scheme, combined with the deadliness and impressive AI of some of the enemies, plus just some of the many cheap-shots in the game make it get very frustrating, easily.
The game had the potential to be a lot better, had they just done a few of the following things-
1. Make your weapon longer. A knife just doesn't cut it. Also, the ranged sword attack at full health should have had more effect, since it doesn't travel far and most powerful monsters are immune anyways. It's like the designers thought the concept was "cheating" and only included it in a nerfed form to cater to fans of the original.
2. Make you have more control over your attacks and jumps.
3. Get rid of the 3 lives and just let you continue where you died.
4. Let you save the game whenever you'd like, instead of having to die first.
5. Make the spells more interesting and more common to cast. Out of 8 total spells, you'll use 3-4 commonly, and even those not very often because they all require too much mana, even at maximum stats.
6. Make the items in the game more useful and easier to use and less of one-trick "keys" that simply allow you to progress to the next stage. There are 7 or 8 items, and all they basically do is allow you to move on to the next dungeon. So, you have keys in a dungeon, and "keys" which allow you to get from one dungeon to the next. No boomerangs, arrows, bombs, health jars, or anything that allows you different strategic options.
7. Get rid of all the lava and water pits which instantly kill you.
8. Put more of the story in the game. I've read the background story in other reviews, and apparently the only way to know it is to read the instruction manuals that come with the game because they sure don't tell you much in the game, a fault of the first one. This also results in some odd quests, where you find a river man who won't let you cross- that is, until you find a friend of his out in the woods that gives you a letter. How does the man in the woods know or care who you are, and why does the riverman refuse to let you cross unless you know him? The game just doesn't have enough valuable conversation.
9. Don't reset your xp points to zero when you run out of lives. Really, it's just cheap.......
So, if the game were to have done several of these things, much less all of them, it would have been a heck of a lot more fun instead of an exercise in frustration the way it currently is. Hopefully, if you're reading this review and HAVEN'T played the game, you'll get a grasp of how much work this game needs. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not as bad as most say. I have heard many things about Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis. I've heard that it's horrible. I've heard that it is a butchering of a classic Genesis game. I've heard that it's an abomination of mankind that should be thrown into a volcano. But most of the huge complaints I hear about this game never really bothered me. Let's check off the list, shall we?
Horrible music and sound - It's actually not that bad. It's not as good as the original, but not bad.
Slowdown - It's there, but it's not much of a problem. It actually helps you sometimes when you need to make precise jumps. I know that Sonic's gimmick is speed, but Sonic was actually slower than Mario in his the original game, (don't believe me? Just go to this URL: [...]) so we can let that slide.
Death in random spots - Never really happened to me.
Momentum problems - There were a few times when I jumped into a wall and kept running when I hit the ground, so I'll give you that. If I could rate this 4 stars I would, but this is the only reason I rated this 4 stars.
Screen crunch - Never caused me any problems that weren't my fault.
Spin dash makes the game too easy - You do realize you can play the game without the spin dash, right?
In conclusion, I think this game is worth buying. It has a few flaws, but nothing is perfect, and it's not nearly as bad as Sonic '06, right? Besides, it's one of the greatest games ever on what in my opinion is the best portable game system ever. All in all, I rate this game FINISH IT! Oh, wait. I'm not The Completionist. Nevermind. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Kirby's got a cell phone? How odd. I just got this game, and it is so awesome. I'm 17 years old, and I've been an on and off admirer of him. Now that multiplayer compatibility is available for most of the games coming out for GBA, Kirby knew that the only way to stay alive was to make a 4-player adventure. Bingo.
I've only played the game a couple times, and the multiplayer is probably the only reason I'd like it even more. You've got 3 other Kirby's bouncing around the levels. Even if you don't call them up, they're bound to be in another level in the game, and you can find them yourself and join them!
If you love Kirby, you'll love this (no brainer). If you're interested in Kirby, this would be a great game to start off with. If you hate him, you should at least rent it. Hey, it couldn't hurt.
If you beat the first Kirby game in one day, then you MIGHT not have as much fun with this one. I've beaten a few levels, and I'm 7% complete. I have no idea how many more levels there are or anything, but all I'm saying is don't waste your money on something knowing you'll beat it in a day, or a weekend, unless you are just radical about beating games over and over again.
Overall, this is a great game to add to your GBA collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Up down, Up down, shoot-shoot-shoot. Great game. Ulala is the cutest, sexiest video-game character I've ever seen. However, don't buy this game if you get easily frustrated or you'll end up breaking the CD into little pieces. The controls are difficult to master, and sometimes even if you do it perfectly the computer still says you did it wrong.
And finally, at the end of level 4 when you have to shoot the antenna, you have to HOLD DOWN the last shot. I played level 4 to the end about 8 times before I figured that out, speaking of frustrating.
If you can get past the difficulty, the game is great fun. The music will have you dancing around and the dance moves are spectacular. The voices for Ulala and the other characters fit them perfectly and will make you laugh from time to time. I highly recommend this game for anyone who likes a challenge and doesn't give up easily. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What a Shockie that this game is such a Sparklie. The reason most people won't play this game is because it's perceived to be a childs game. I'll concede that it's just dripping with cuteness, but it's backed up by a terrific game design that pulls you into a completly new world. The game is about trying to gather all your Ham-Ham (hamster) friends together for a special surprise, but in order to do that, you'll have to learn another language - Ham Chat. Through multiple choice menus you select words and talk with the inhabitans of the world. It's a great idea that easily be expanded into further adventures. And just imagine a game like this that teaches you Spanish, German or any other language!
Gamers aged 7 and up will be able to enjoy the game and finish it in about 15 hours. But even after the adventure is completed you can go back and collect any words you missed (you can finish the game with only 70 or so of the 85 words), collect all the items so you can play dress up with Hamtaro, and best of all collect all the songs and create your own dances to them. Each word has a movement attached to it and you can select which ones to use in the dances to create your own choreography. Even better you can trade dances with your friends with other Hamtaro players via the GBC infa-red port. You'll get your money's worth and have alot of fun too. What more can you ask? Goodgo! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Masterpiece. After 5 hours of playing Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, I am thoroughly impressed and surprised at the amazing game that Retro and Nintendo have made. This game proves that games do not have to follow the mold and like its predecessor, it is an experience like no other. The story begins with Samus crash landing on an alien planet named Aether. The planet was once ravaged by a phazon meteorite (Phazon is a bio-organic substance which mutates creatures and other living things and was a big part of the original metroid prime), and now Aether has been split into two planets. One is a light side which is inhabited by the peaceful Luminoth wereas the Ing live on the dark side. The Ing are an evil and cruel alien species who attack anyone who encounters them. Samus crash lands on the planet after her ship is hit by a lightning storm and her reasons for coming to the planet involve rescuing marines who had too been caught in the lightning storm after they had chased and destroyed a space pirate cargo freighter. After arriving on the planet and doing some exploring, Samus encounters a "wormhole" of sorts and after entering it, samus arrives on the dark side of the planet. Samus encounters a dark version of herself and before she can attack she is sent back to the light side of the world. Since I don't want to spoil the storyline, thats as far as i'll go. As you go on, you will collect keys and continually take portals between both dark and light worlds. If this sounds familiar to Legend of Zelda: A link to the past (Which also had a world which had a both light and dark side), this is because Metroid Prime 2 uses a very similar structure and physics and the same people who worked on A link to the Past's light and dark world technology. In Echoes, this creates a lot of puzzles and confusion such as solving something in the dark world to initiate something in the light world. this causes much use of experimentation and creativity in the entirety of the game. AS far as gameplay goes, it follows the same scheme as Metroid Prime. Many people have complained about the scheme but this is because Metroid Prime 2 is NOT a first person shooter. Unlike games like Goldeneye and Halo, Metroid prime is much more oriented with exploring and gaining new weapons instead of just shooting everything that you see. This not only makes Metroid Prime 2 unique and fun, it makes it an experience that can be found nowhere else. As if all of this is not enough, the graphics can not be put in any terms but completely amazing. All of the environments are rendered amazingly and there is so much detail in every enemy, tree, or rock. water and even sand are all realistic and the graphics in the game can rile anything on any game of all three consoles. As for people's complaints about not being able to save anywhere you want, obviously these people have NOT played other games in the Metroid series. Not only would having the ability to save anywhere make the game too easy, it would also make the game feel out of sync with the other games in the series and detract from the overall complexity of the game. Whether you're a casual gamer, or a hardcore Metroid fan, anyone would enjoy this amazing game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Takes some getting used to, but once you do it is the best flight combat on the system. This is what Ace Combat Advance should have been! Air Force Delta Storm is a very unusual game, it is a top down airplane shooter but it still has vertical movement. This means you have to keep an eye on your altimeter since it can be a little hard to tell how close to the ground you are from a top down view (your shadow does get bigger as you approach the ground, but you will crash several times before you get used to it).
The game features a variety of airplanes based on real world aircraft, they aren't licensed and have fake names like XB-1, but if you press select on the plane select screen you can name them what ever you want (a great way to avoid copyright infringement, hint hint other games that use unlicensed stuff). Combat works well with the ability to launch both missiles and fire guns although I do feel that the guns are a bit too close ranged (enemy has to be on screen, even one frame beyond results in a miss). Some missions give you bombs instead of missiles, this leads to good mission variety but is hindered by the short range of your guns (required to take down other planes). Combat can get so intense at times, with 7 or 8 enemies and 3 or 4 missiles on screen at once that game play slows down to half its speed as your GBA struggles to keep track of all the objects on screen at once.
Mission variety is extremely good, almost every level feels fresh, from air to air, air to ground, and even a couple missions where you must fly through tunnels! I can't end this review without talking about the music as it is probably some of the best 16 bit beats ever made, we are talking F-Zero levels of awesomeness here!
Anyway, if you have the patience to handle the steep learning curve, Airforce Delta Storm provides some real fun on the GBA. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not quite as good as the 1st, but still a GREAT game. Well, Super Mario Cart for the SNES(Super Nintendo)is one of my all time favorite games, and this game is...well not AS good as the 1st Mario Cart but it still RULES!!! It has most of the same charactors, and it has the same old great Mario Cart feel to it, and it has a bunch of new tracks and a little more chalenge than the other Mario Cart games had. So if you own a GBA or your thinking about getting a GBA than you REALLY REALLY need to get this game!
Graphics:
The graphics in this game are really good for a handheld, and it looks just as good if not better than the SNES version.
Sound:
It's the same good old sound as the SNES version and...well what more can I say about the sound???
Gameplay:
The gameplay is great, easy controles, great controle and even tho you don't have all six buttons that you have on the SNES you don't even notice.
Replay:
I've played this game a million times and not even close to being tired of it... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My opinion on the new GBA SP. It really something good to see Nintendo finally making a Gameboy system that doesnt require any outside ligth for a change. When the Gameboy Color was released the insane need of appropiate ligth became an issue but this new model is really what gamers asked for since its a fold up its the smallest and easiest to carry around and it also protects the screen's delicate layer of plastic because as with all previous portable system scratch the scree enough the games are unplayable.
Also the feature of playing with ligth on or off is nice for the times you don't need to much ligth so you can save battery but maybe a regulator for the ligth would have been more useful. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I never thought I'd see the day. ...that I would be playing a Sonic the Hedgehog game on a Nintendo system, but times certainly have changed. Sonic Advance is pure Genesis-esque 2-D fast paced side scroller action that will keep you playing it for quite a while, even after you beat the game due to some great added features. You can pick to play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, or Amy; each of which have their own abilities (and personalities) that makes each run memorable. As an added bonus, you can raise Chao like you could in the Sonic Adventure games for the Dreamcast, plus you can link up with the Gamecube and it's Sonic Adventure 2 Battle game, and there are a few mini games included here as well. The only flaws are, as the Amazon review says, the usual cheap Sonic deaths and short runs through levels, but all that is quickly overlooked when you realize how fun this game is. Strongly recommended if you've had enough of Mario or you loved the old school 16-bit Sonic games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Back to the 2d castlevania days. This is a game programmmed with great detail. It will bring you back to the castlevania days before the series ruining n64 game. the backgrounds are so vivid, you can easily get the image of being in Dracula's castle. the game is made with so much detail that it rivals some of the n64 games.
It is challenging for most, and with the new dss (dual setup system) it reallly shines. As you destroy enemies, dss cards randomly appear and you can then use them for their powers. the dss system has more than 80 effects that use up mind power, creating a never ending expanse of possibillity.
You storm through Dracula's castle fighting his minions and gaining experiance points to go up levels. You then fight bosses and move around collecting items to improve defense or attack. The graphics and color of this game are just superb, and the wide screen of the game boy advance drastically improves the side scrolling action.
After you beat the game, you can then go through the game again with all dss cards, creating a much different feel, making you want to play the game all over again. It is definitly worth buying as a first game, atop priority over super mario advance and maybe een tony hawk pro skater 2. If you pick up this game, you will right away see the amount of detail put into the making of this great program. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Perfect End to a Spectacular Trilogy. Though technically not the "newest" Metroid game, it is the latest in the Metroid storyline. Coming right after Super Metroid and Metroid Other M, Fusion is the perfect culmination of both games, combining the exploration-based gameplay of Super Metroid with the brisk pacing and narrative focus of Metroid Other M. The story isn't as strong as the latter, and the exploration isn't as strong as the former, but this is a game that's significantly better than the sum of its parts. Whether your a Metroid fanatic or just wondering what the series is all about, Metroid Fusion is an essential play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun, but not at a price. This is a fun game. Don't get me wrong. I was so anxious to get this game for so long.. I have to say that it is not a game that I would spend more than ... on. The gameplay is repetitive, and there is only 1 level.
Have I missed something? I think not..
The game has excellent sound and graphics, but fails deliver anything more than the same thing over and over.
The physics on the game are not that good.
Anyone thinking about buying this game should borrow it from a friend or rent it from your local video store before making the final purchase. It was fun, but not .... worth of fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mario party is amazing. I know what your thinking , every mario Party has gone downhill from the first one(the best until 7) on. You can play as mario ,Luigi, wario,waluigi,toad,dry bones, yoshi, birdo,toadette,peach,and daisy. You can even battle the board with up to 8 players!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Over 80 New mini games and all new puzzle boards ,the queen of England should play it. All rounds will have there own special twists turns and quirks. A fun family game for mothers ,fathers ,aunts,uncles,and even grandparents! But mostly for the kids. Any one can play. Best idea since peanut butter! The question is will there be another? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Boring for older game players. I do not own this; I rented it and I'm really glad I did. I thought it would be something fun because I've always loved anything Disney related, but I found this boring. With only theh point and click feature, there wasn't much control over Mickey. All you can really do with him is open doors and have him walk from room to room. I was disappointed at the beginning with the story features. The graphics are great, but I found them boring and made me question when I'd get to play the game.
The only reason I gave it two stars is because the graphics were so good.
If you want to try this out, rent it first. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
but still I think the design is not perfect, there is constant pressure on nose and ears. I tested it for several days before suggesting it to my co-workers. As I stare at two monitors all day long, I was getting tired and sometimes red eyes. So I tested it for a day and I didn't get tired or red eyes. Next day I didn't use it and my eyes started to feel tired after 6-7 hours of staring at monitor.
Only issue is, it is too tight for my head, but I'm going to take it to an optical store to fix it for me, but still I think the design is not perfect, there is constant pressure on nose and ears.
I ordered another one (VINYL) from Gunnar's website, that one fitted perfect for me. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Did you like Nintendo's PunchOut? You'll love this. Boxing Forever is not an original concept the game borrows so much of it's design from the coin-op arcade PunchOut and Super PunchOut that my first impulse was to wish for a port of PunchOut and not a cheap rip-off. But after a few hours play, it turns out Boxing Forever is not a cheap rip-off.
Like the PunchOut series, the game is presented in first person; all you see of you character is his/her gloves. Unlike the PunchOut series, this game really taps into the power the GameBoy Advance hardware. It has short-burst of 3D graphics (such as the intro) and the boxers look much more detailed and larger than any any PunchOut port could do. The game is 2D, but it's designers manage to utilize the power of the system pull of a 3D look, which is done well. The 2-Player link option is also a great must have feature that I don't think could be pulled off on a PunchOut port.
With multiple boxing circuits to fight on, use pattern matching techniques to defeat the computer, and reuse of previous characters on more advanced boxing circuits, the game does borrow a lot from the PunchOut series, but overall it's an incredible game that really proves your Gameboy Advance is capable of a lot more than you old SNES. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Brenda's Review. I gave this game to my son for his 10th birthday. He'd played it before on his cousin's Game Cube system & wanted the game when he got his own Game Cube system. This game has many levels of fun, including ones he didn't know about until accidentally found. He can go back & redo the levels too, even after getting the initial Shine Sprite for that level. Some levels are harder but he's having fun figuring out how to beat them all. This game is NOT for children under 7 or 8 years old. It's not violent or anything but requires the dexterity of an older child.
I highly recommend this game for kids aged 7 & up. Both boys & girls alike will enjoy using Mario, FLUDD & Yoshi to beat the various levels within the game | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Brilliant Game. "Simpsons Hit and Run" works on all levels: as a driving game, an RPG, and an adaptation of the cartoon. The entire Simpsons voice cast performs some of their best work here. 80% of the game's dialogue is brand new (Homer: "I just keep making God madder and madder!"), with the occasional classic Simpsons quote peppered here and there where appropriate.
The plot is actually quite engaging, although you can easily spend hours kicking around Marge or driving over Hans Moleman with your car. The game keeps you engaged even during loading times, via hilarious newspaper headlines.
Unlike previous Simpsons games that foolishly tried to attach actual plots (Bart saves Springfield from aliens? Please), "Hit and Run" stays true to the entire world of Simpsons characterization, making the mundane insane. Sample missions include Marge trying to stop a violent video game from being distributed by destroying the delivery truck, and Comic Book Guy racing home to be the first to write a negative review for the latest McBain movie.
So buy this game, right now, and set aside a lot of free time to play it. But please avoid making any "Best. Game. Ever" jokes. You can only imitate Comic Book Guy so much before you BECOME him. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Pretty Good Game. If you are looing for a Mortal Kombat type fighting game you may what to look somewhere else (nope, no fatalities in Super Smash Brother Melee). This game may be missing the blood and gore but it makes up for that in hidden stages and characters ,that you may feel like you'll never find. The graphics are pretty good and the moves the players have are excellent. One of the best features is when you play in adventure mode you have opportunities to get trophies. The trophies are of all the characters off the old systems (NES, Super NES). Just remember when looking at the box "looks can be deceiving." | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It does what PS-MS-and-Nintendon't. What a great console this is. I was gifted a Genesis 2 bundled with Sonic 2 on my 6th Birthday, the same console that I'm still using today. The console is now almost 21 years old and it's my only console besides my Sega Dreamcast (Yay SEGA!) that has worked 100% of the time since date of purchase (Dead SNES, PSX, PS2(my fault), PS3, Xbox 360). Games like Sonic 2/3 & Knuckles, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, Gunstar Heroes, Vectorman, Toejam & Earl Panic on Funkatron, Ecco, Mortal Kombat 3, Earthworm Jim, X-Men and Road Rash still stick out in my head as the AAA titles. For SEGA CD Sonic CD, Spiderman, Terminator. Being 26 now, I still get it out from time to time to play Sonic 3 & Knuckles (My favorite by far). If you're a new school gamer that is contemplating making the jump back in time, PULL THE TRIGGER! This is my favorite console of all time(except my PC), and I expect it will be until the day I stop playing video games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It is different, to be sure. ...and I believe that the reviewer below summarizes it quite nicely. No, the graphics aren't spectacular. No, there is no great overarching plot. Yes, the entire game is confined into 36 townsquares (numbered from A-1 to F-6). However, Animal Crossing will continue to bring you back over and over again.
When I first put the game into the console, I was disappointed. Run errands for townspeople to pay off a loan? Boring. Write letters and send presents to my animal friends? Inane. Catch fish and insects as they appear? Well, all right, this seemed like a lot of fun, but who had the patience to wait a year to catch a total of 40 insects? Or fill a museum? Or build a savings account which could be used for nothing? Or collect furniture, clothing, wallpaper, and flooring? Or wait around at certain times of the day/week/month/year for special events?
And then, I was hooked.
I mean, that Totakeke guy only appears on Saturday night, and if I miss him, I'll have to wait another week to get a song! And hey, if I run an errand for one of my neighbors, maybe, just MAYBE I can get an old NES game for my trouble (my collection is up to 10 now)! And when does that black marketeer Crazy Redd come back to town? I mean some of his stuff is so rare it won't show up at my little town store, which I've actually seen improved to a thriving megastore! And the list goes on.
And the best part is that you can put as much or as little time in as you want, and still see the reward for your work. No, you may not buid your savings account to the staggering amount of 999,999,999 (which is required to get one of the rarer items in the game), but you don't have to. In fact, a greater reward is received when you play every day for about fifteen minutes as opposed to once or twice a month for 15 hours.
I am sad that my review will not do this little jewel justice. The fact is, this is a highly fun game that works around your schedule, as long as you'll work around its schedule. I would certainly recommend it to anyone, particularly at 20 bucks. You won't be disappointed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great GBA game. My 7 year old daughter got this game as one of her Christmas presents and she couldn't be happier. The game is adapted to her skills as well as sufficiently challenging as to keep her interested in keeping on playing. Graphics are great and she can very much relate to the game logic being familiar as she is with Tim Burton's movie story and characters. The game comes with the option of several languages apart from English, which is also great since our mother tongue is Spanish, so she can play very independently without having to ask me or my husband the meaning of this or that message window appearing onscreen. A great GBA game for little ones. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Decent Game. This game is really fun and exciting. The only problem is that you finish the game in 3 days tops. And what's this hidden mansion junk when you beat the game, I mean who would make a slightly different mansion with the same ghosts and all just to make it long!?! But it's still fun as you suck up ghosts.
A really cool thing you can do is get these medals allowing you to suck up elemental-ghosts allowing you to shoot fire, water, and ice.
Your main objective is to save Mario from a bunch of ghosts and restore the boss ghosts into paintings, sounds easy huh? Well actually it's not, each boss ghost can hide from light. That's the only way you can suck them up with your vacuum cleaner, by stuning them with light. So you will be forced to find a flaw like wait till they yawn so you can catch them off guard.
I suggest you buy this game used, just don't except it to be long! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A MUST have for fans. This is one of the most fun games I've ever played. If you love Star Wars, get this game. If you love space shooters, get this game. Graphically, you can't beat it. The enemy AI is excellent and the need to get to the next mission or get a better medal really pumps up the replay value.
The only gripe I have is that it is based exactly on the 64 game engine; same menus, ship select hangar (you walk Luke or Wedge to his ship in this one), if you run out of lives it's back to the start menu, then to load game, the mission select, ship select and finally to the mission. Now with all new load times! Which really aren't that bad, but it's still annoying. Even one level is nearly same. It all makes the game feel played already.
But it does haves TONS more action, nifty little surprises, and looks and sounds spectacular. Besides, it's Star Wars, what more reason do you need to get this game? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fantastic cable. There's not really all that much to review here! It does and looks exactly as listed. It's an S-Video cable that works with the Gamecube Nintendo 64, and SNES game consoles.
The shielding on the main cable is quite good, EXTREMELY thick. This branches off into the four smaller wires at the end, which don't have such good shielding...but you're not meant to tug on the wire, or it'll snap on most cables.
These cables output in 480i, but they look much nicer than that due to being...well, better than the regular composite cables. Which are included here.
If you need any form of A/V cable, get this one. It has the standard fare, but it also has the S-video plug. So it'll work on most newer TV's. Unless you have an ancient TV with only an analog/antenna input, or a new one that utterly lacks composite/S-video input, this is the cable you want to get. It will give the best quality physically possible of your SNES, N64, and GameCube, unless you're willing to pay $100+ for component cables on the latter. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic on a Nintendo system? How revolutionary. It is the year 2001. SEGA's console department was falling apart. The Dreamcast was pretty awesome, but when it came down to the Nintendo 64, Playstation 1 & 2, and the Xbox all together, it seems like SEGA couldn't keep up with them, as the company began to turn into a third-party developer/publisher. So what do they do? THEY MAKE A SONIC GAME ON THE NINTENDO GAME BOY ADVANCE (With publishing help from THQ)! How cool is that?! Sonic has arrived onto a Nintendo system! Sure, Sonic Adventure 2 on the Gamecube may have technically been his Nintendo debut for us, but Sonic Advance was a whole new game. And even better: It was 2D Sonic fun.
Sonic Advance featured what made the Sega Genesis games so great and added a much faster pace to it. Fortunately, that did not ruin the flow of the game's oh-so-great platforming. In fact, the level design itself is flat-out brilliant, as it's generally multilayered, allowing Sonic and co. to travel through many different pathways. There's also a lot of variety of obstacles and enemies, some of which are exclusive to the environments the levels take place in (Such as casino pinball flippers, ziplines, etc), keeping the game fresh and fun.
Being able to play as different characters also adds to what you can do in the game. For example, Sonic can somersault and perform a move in which a flash shaped like lightning will cover Sonic for a split second (a la Sonic 3 & Knuckles). Tails can fly and attack with his....tails. Knuckles can climb, glide, and punch. Lastly, Amy uses her hammer to attack. All of what the characters can do affect gameplay within the game and could possibly make things more satisfying to the player. For example, reaching areas with Tails or Knuckles could make the game a bit easier, but not to the point where the whole game's a cakewalk.
All in all, Sonic Advance is awesome! Definitely get it for your Game Boy Advance or Nintendo DS (Lite). The mobile version is also pretty neat, but some levels have been cut from that version, so it's best if you get yourself a copy of the game for the GBA or DS. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
winner in my book. The Dreamcast is the little console that couldn't. But don't let it's official failure prevent you from enjoying what is possibly the best console ever. ;)
You can still buy one at a very reasonable price(try to get Revision 0 or Revision 1 version of the console if you can), and not many games for it are in that 'can't afford at all' price range. It is very easy to set this up, and it will usually only come with the standard composite cables. There are a number of options to make your Dreamcast games look better, but be realistic, and realize you won't be getting modern console level graphics. But don't worry too much. A dreamcast with just the standard composite cables will still look really good on a modern flat screen/hd screen. :)
The controller looks a little unusual, but is actually very comfortable to hold. The analog stick is also very responsive, and since it's textured, your fingers won't slip off. There are many accessories for the Dreamcast (like the keyboard, fishing rod, light gun,etc) and many awesome arcade-style games. Check out gems like Capcom vs SNK, Illbleed, Code Veronica, and many many more. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Surprisingly good. With the third (and reportadly final) X-Men film on the horizon, let the marketing blitz begin! With the X-Men 3 game hitting every platform, it's surprising to see it on the GBA, and it's even more surprising that the game isn't actually half bad. Looking more like the 16-bit side scrolling licensed games that Acclaim made famous back in the day, X-Men 3: The Official Game features a plethora of levels, bosses, and the ability to play as Wolverine, Iceman, Nightcrawler (who gets unlocked as you progress), and as a GBA exclusive, fan favorite X-man Colossus. The game's storyline takes place between X2: X-Men United and X-Men: The Last Stand as you go back to the destroyed base in Alkali Lake to find pieces of Cerebro. As you make your way through the game, you'll take on assorted armed guards, robots, and even some Sentinels. There's boss battles aplenty, including Toad (who pops up frequently), Sabretooth, Juggernaut, Mystique, Madrox the Multiple Man, Stryker in a big mech suit, and Marvel's new "it" character, the X-23 as well. The graphics look solid and slick for a GBA game, and the music is nicely done as well. The controls are easy, and the gameplay is as well, even though it is too easy for it's own good. Despite that, X-Men 3: The Official Game is a surprisingly good side scrolling licensed beat 'em up, and for those still holding on to their GBA's, this is worth checking out. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
FPS should all be this fun. I have had this game for almost two years now and I still have not be able to finish it, or stop playing it. Not only should all first person shooters be this fun, but all games should be this fun. This game has it all for all players.
The story mode in this game is great. The difficulty goes from a walk in the park to secret agent hard. Though the game simply says easy, normal, hard. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, this game has a difficulty to challenge you.
Multiplayer options in this game are awesome. There are like 14 different arenas, 10 different types of games, over 100 different characters,and you can set up 10 computer controlled characters to play against. Each character has different attributes and the computer plays them according to those. Not to mention each character has a brief backstory, and some characters are extremly cool. Also there are plenty of weapons to do some serious damage with, most have a secondary function. The arenas have to be unlocked as do all the characters, but that adds fun to the game. You do start out with a lot of playable characters and a couple levels for those who only want multiplayer action. Another mutliplayer option is the story co-op mode. Two players can play through the story.
There is also a create your own level mode, that has endless possiblities and options. Something that is definetly worth putting some time into.
For single player's who don't want to play the story there are challenges and an arcade league mode. Both are full of many different challenges that all go from very easy to very hard. Each challenge or game in the arcade league is set up to a different mode or objective, each that helps you fine tune your game. You get medals for passing each challenge, so you can spend some time trying to beat your old scores.
The music and graphics in this game are great also. The graphics are clean and are obviously have a free radical touch. Each arena or level has it's own music, which fits the area perfectly. The game runs at a smooth 60 frames per second all the time.
There are so many things in this game that it would be hard to name them all off and describe them all. My personal favorite thing in the game, is the player statistics. The game keeps track of many different things for each players file. A very welcome and awesome addition to this game.
Take my word for it, no matter what games you are into, this game will be fun for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Most Dissapointing Game of the Year Award. What a sad way to start the year indeed. As a true Resident Evil fan and an old-time gamer, I expected more from Capcom. But as it turned out, this was the biggest flop in the Resident Evil saga since Dead Aim and Outbreak.
Where to start? First and most important of all is the fact that this is NOT a true survival/horror game despite the veil which has been vested upon it to decieve the gamer. Resident Evil 4 is an action/shooter game.
Graphics: This is an important element in games at this point in video game history, especially since it was released for the Nintendo Gamecube system. The graphics are not as good as you'd might expect. Resident Evil for GC and Resident Evil 0 have better graphics than this game. I would've sacrificed graphics for having a a good Resident Evil game, but RE4 can't even deliver the former, much less a decent game. The camera now navigates with you, however I feel that the fixed camera is much better and much more challenging than its counterpart. It is a key element of Resident Evil; a trademark of the series if you must.
Story: This is NOT a Resident Evil game. The ONLY way to even remotely relate the Resident Evil epic tale to this game is through two of its characters: Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong. This is the only element in the game that relates to Resident Evil. Without these two well known names the game would collapse and its true facade would be exposed and, of course, would have a very different title. Secondly, it lacks the KEY element of Resident Evil: zombies and Umbrella! There are zombie-like creatures in this game but they are being controlled by a cult. Yes, I know what you're thinking, what does this have to do with Resident Evil? Well, absolutely nothing. The plot of the game is as follows:
Leon Kennedy travels to a village in Europe(in Spain) to rescue the President's daughter who was kidnapped by this cult striving for world domination.
Sound like Resident Evil? The setting takes place in a remote, rural area, a castle, and an island. The game gives you the feeling that you are in medieval times, which is fun, except that the story takes place in 2004. Oops! About the only time you realize you're in modern times is in the latter part of the game. The story is only half decent if it stands by itself. It mediocre, simple, and boring.
Gameplay: You can now buy weapons from a mystical, hooded creature with a deformed face, red eyes, claws and a weird sense of humor, who sets up shop everywhere you go and who happens to own every weapon necessary to progress through the game. He(rather one of his buddies) also sets up a shooting range for target practice that is so comical it completely throws out the window the supposed, illusional fear factor of the game. Of course, you'll need money to purchase firearms, surely enough you can find money scattered throughout the land and by killing villagers and other creatures. You can even customize weapons by buying stats and adding parts to your guns. Oh and the game plays in a wide-screen video format; like a movie, wow... The main problem with gameplay is the fact that you are LED by the hand throughout the entire game. Long gone are the days where you scanned through a room or area searching for items, this game tells you when to press the A button for items or to jump, duck, etc. You are able to make decisions during cut scenes by franatically smashing the A button, or A+B or L+R...Oh how challenging!
The puzzles are elementary-school like--simple as the come. Let me give you and example: Take 4 foods; bread, meat, dessert, and a glass of wine. Let the game tell you the order in which they must stand by doing an analogy of life--from birth until death--and set up a shooting range with the pictures of these foods and let you shoot them in the correct order. The game even helps you out when you are to insert a key item into a hole, with key items such as circle emblems and recessions in the wall with the same shape, it would be a shame not to be able to figure out where it goes. The menu even opens up automatically and points you to the item you are to use. This game is not challenging in this area.
Your mission: The main mission of the game is to rescue the president's daughter, so everything revolves around this prime objective, making the game boring. The bosses are very easy as you are given the opportunity to purchase a rocket launcher at any point in the game; again, mediocre. Even using upgradable weapons proves to be easy. Heck, I defeated the final boss with my trusty shotgun and two giant...err I don't want to spoil it.
This game took a complete 180 degree turn and many of the the new elements are creative but THEY ARE NOT "RESIDENT EVIL". I think this is the major flaw of the game, that it should not have been called Resident Evil 4 because of its separation from the parameters set by the series. Under a different title this game could have been more suitable for release, unfortunately, it won't enjoy much success for a long time. A good title for this game could've been "The President's Daughter" or "The Cult: The story of a guy named Leon who travels to a village to rescue the President's Daughter but has nothing to do with Resident Evil."
This game reminds me of every other action game out there, it is like a freak cross between Primal, Maximo, Splinter Cell, or any of your typical action-shooters. It also borrows many elements from Resident Evil:Dead Aim. What's worse of all is that the game ending leaves the plot open to continuation, so we can probably expect to see more of this piece of mediocrity.
Change might be good but only when it's for the best, unfortunaltely this is not the case with Resident Evil 4. The true Resident Evil 4 was Resident Evil Code:Veronica X as it is a direct sequel to previous Resident Evil games. This just-released RE4 adds very little, if anything at all, to the story. Also, this games DOES NOT "fix any other problems that Resident Evil had" as another reviewer said, because it had not one worth mentioning. What problems? Camera angles? Get used to it. Too difficult to avoid enemy attacks? Not enough ammo? Not enough health items? If you can't handle the TRUE Resident Evil games then they are not for you.
If we were to rank all Resident Evil titles ever released from best to worst, RE4 would be at the very bottom. Heck, it wouldn't even be on the Resident Evil list!
I highly recommend you AVOID this game if you are a Resident Evil gaming veteran or a fan of suvival horror.
Save your money. You've been warned. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fire Emblem 7: Review. Nintendo is known for it's trademark series such as the Mario, Legend of Zelda, Kirby, Starfox, Metroid and other series. Fire Emblem has been with Nintendo for a while, but only in Japan. Only since the release of Super Smash Brothers Melee have fans been introduced to Fire Emblem characters. Now, with the attention Fire Emblem recieves in the United States, Nintendo has put handheld gamers in the loop by releasing the 7th installment of the series for Japan and the US. Fire Emblem 7 is actually a prequel to Fire Emblem 6 (which was released in Japan and featured the Super Smash Brothers Character, Roy). Fire Emblem 7 is a military tactics game where you command your select army on mission such as defeating a general or surviving days on onslaught. Each character that you command assumes a role, such as fighters, warriors, monks, mages, clerics and other types of classes. The graphics and animation for each character are done very well. The music is superb (some of which has been remixed in the Wii game Super Smash Brothers Brawl). The plot will have you going from start to finish and with the difficulty high, you will be busy with this game for a while. It is a Nintendo classic series and this installment lives up to the expectation of the series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Decent Game. Ok, let me tell you first off...this is a REALLY good game for the GBCs power and capabilities. Also let me tell you, that the story ISN'T that amazing, groundbreaking, or even that good. The game is INCREDIBLY easy, but for first time players, expect at least a few moments of pure frustration.
The graphics in this game are great for the GBC...a perfect mix of SNES looking backgrounds, and NES type sprites, which is great when put together.
A few things i'm really mad about are: 1.) I wish there were no auto save points in levels (or that i could at least turn 'em off in the options) 2.) rather than 4 bosses in regular and hard mode (you can play all 8 in Xtreme mode), i wish they took the 8 from MMX for reg. mode, the 8 bosses from MMX2 for Hard mode, and put 16 bosses in Xtreme mode so that the game would feel like a perfect conversion of 2 classic games.
So, this game is a great game for MegaMan fans, first time players who want a challenging game, or for hardcore games that just want a great platformer for those long road trips. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Neat green color. This is the green version of the Dreamcast VMU.
I think the color is very nice and goes perfectly with the green (well, semi-green, the normal SEGA brand green controller has the same smoke white underside like the normal controller) controller.
As for the VMU itself, it for the most part for anything other than a memory card is pretty silly, but still very neat.
Sometimes little things will happen on the screen while you're playing games or you can put mini games on it.
Though the mini game are usually crap, you need it to properly raise Chao in the Sonic Adventure series(with CR2032 batteries of course). I actually liked the memory game in Chao Adventure 1 though, :P.
If you're looking for storage, look for quality 4x ones, but if you want the usually Dreamcast memory card with the screen and buttons and have a green controller, this is perfect. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Metroid Fusion. This game is a great example of what a top notch game should be , when you play this game you will not wander around wasting time because you always have a clear objective and can feel like you are not wasting time like with so many games on the market the graphics are great and the story is well written, and this is what I strive for as a game designer in my work, I have seen my share of games and you won't be sorry if you get this one trust me , but I do suggest getting a guide book or else you may be in store for a headache, good luck and spread the word about great games so us gamers don't waste our money. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Time to pick teams. This new game is incredible. There are six net navis (net navigators) per cartridge. The stories on Team Protoman are diffrent from Team Colonol. The new Soul Unisons (or Double Souls) are Proto Soul, Gyro Soul, Medi Soul, Search Soul, Magnet Soul, and Naplam Soul. You can also use the Soul Unison System with Dark chips to create Chaos Unisons. Be careful, the dark power of Chaos Unisons might overload and become MegamanDS. (Megaman Dark Soul) Will you control the darkness or will the darkness control you. All will be decided at the tips of your fingers. You also get a Mattel PET Battle Chip free. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Will you people just lighten up. Look, everyone's upset that there's cursing. But, let's face it - cursing is everywhere today. Just come to my school during lunch and you can learn about five curse words that you've never heard before!
I really liked the game itself. For anyone with anger issues, it's very therepeutic. The only reason I gave the game's fun 4 stars is because my brother plays it more often than me! The beginning was very cool, in my opinion, the dialogue helps to explain what's going on, and it's challenging enough to keep you coming back.
10 different endings? That's a lot better than most games. You can replay it and not get the same ending just by changing your choice in the end.
Overall? 6 stars. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
There are better Dreamcast titles. Sonic Adventure
When the Dreamcast first came out, this was one of the games you had to have. Sonic, being the cornerstone of Sega, was expected to be Sega's <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Super-Mario-64/dp/B00000F1GM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Super Mario 64</a>. Although it failed to meet that expectation, they did create a fairly fun game. I still think if you own a Dreamcast that this needs to be in your collection. If you don't own a Dreamcast, there is no reason to find one just for this game.
Graphics- 7/10
At the time these were really good graphics. They couldn't stand up to <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Soul-Calibur/dp/B00000K125/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Soul Calibur</a>, but it was still solid. Many problems lie within the graphics though. The level design is poor. The Adventure Zones are small and yet have a loading screen every time you walk through a door. Action Zones are sometimes better, like in Twinkle Park, but not usually. The camera has all kinds of problems. You will become annoyed very quickly if you find yourself in a small room and the camera is caught. The graphics are smooth and have some good details, but overall the level design is just ugly.
Story- 8.5/10
This is probably the best aspect of the game. In this game you don't just play as Sonic, you can play as five other characters: Tails, Amy, Knuckles, E-102, and Big. You can't just pick whoever you want, you have to start as Sonic and earn other characters. One you earn another character, you can go play through their stories. You earn other characters by meeting them in the game. So, the stories sort of intertwine. You never wonder what other characters were doing because you can play as them all and figure out. Other than that, the story is you basic Sonic story. Dr. Robotnik is causes havoc and you have to stop him. It's just interesting because it shows how the story affects all the characters in the game.
Sound- 6/10
Your basic Sonic sounds. You have some decent music here and there, and that stupid jump noise. A lot of music is reused over and over again. The sound in this game is just above average and has nothing special about it.
Gameplay- 6.5/10
Although they added in the ability to play as different characters, this is still a very bad gameplay wise game. As Sonic, you go through the longest portions of the game. Sonic's story is probably one of the most interesting and well worth your time. Tails consists of you racing Sonic to try to prove that you are just as good as him. This is fairly fun, but you are practically just replaying a portion of Sonic's game. As Amy you will be protecting a bird. You have a hammer as a weapon, which is at least a little interesting. As Big you have to fish to find your friend, Froggy. This is a change in pace, but it is poorly done and very annoying trying to catch that stupid frog. Knuckles can glide and climb on things. As Knuckles you are looking for pieces of crystals. This is fun, but far too easy. As E-102 you are working for Robotnik for most of the game, but you also get to play the aftermath. He has probably the easiest game in the entire game as he uses a gun.
Difficulty- 2/10 (Note- This is how much I like the difficulty)
The game is either extremely easy, or it is annoying like Big's is. The game can be flown through. The only thing that keeps the length up is the multiple characters. Even with all the characters, this game can easily be beat within 2 days. I know the game is based for a younger audience, but it could offer a little challenge. The only hard part in the entire game is the final 7th character you unlock.
Overall- 6.5/10
This game is a fun game worth playing; it just fails at being a truly entertaining experience. If you own a Dreamcast, I suggest you buy this game. If you don't own a Dreamcast, forget you even read this review and go buy something awesome. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Star Wars game ever (until Star Wars Galaxies that is. I first powered this game up when my co-workers came over to my house after dining at [a restaurant] in Williamsburg, NY.
It had been about a week or so, and frankly I didn't want to pop it in yet because I wanted to make sure that I could spend adequate time with it. With 4 games in tow, I figured, let me play those other 3 first, then give Rogue Leader the time it requires.
When my co-workers came over, the first game they all wanted to see was Rogue Leader. There has been so much hype surrounding this game that everyone was interested in seeing if it actually could even come close to living up to that hype.
Let me just say this. Based on the unbelievable fluidity of the Death Star level, as well as the Ison Corridor, there are 7 new Gamecube owners on the market today. I'm currently on the Hoth Level, and I'm still speechless. The pictures don't compare to the reality of this game.
The sound alone is beyond reproach, and when you add that to the game running at a *very* noticeably smooth 60 frames per second, you get an experience that goes down as mind boggling.
I've started 3 games just so that I could play and replay the death star sequence over and over again. And I've got another 1 on Hoth. The bumpmapping, dynamic lighting, particle engine, textures, anti aliasing (yes, it does exist), and geometry in this game truly scare me. If this is what Factor 5 has been able to do with a first gen title (with less than a year to develop and get to stores no less), then I truly cannot wait to see their next endeavor. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Top 5 Title. I was one of the many owners who purchased their GameCube systems when they were first available. Fortunately, this game was released early and I have loved it ever since. Unless you just absolutely hate racing games, this title is a must have in your collection.
The gameplay is offered in several different formats, but the one most of you will be interested in is the Championship Circuit Mode. This mode delivers an arcade quality gaming experience in which your performance dictates whether you are allowed to continue or not. Three different skill levels provide continuing challenges as your skills increase. Furthermore, each course is loaded with bonuses and shortcuts that add to fun (Some of these change with the tide and the weather, adding an additional element of strategy when trying to complete a circuit). Each character has a customizable skill set and a coach who tells you how things are going "Look out! There's someone right behind you!" or "You're about 1 second ahead." The result is a solid product that will allow you to start quickly and still provide hours (and days, and weeks, etc) of challenging play.
If you have ever ridden a jet ski, then you will appreciate the graphics on this even more because Nintendo did a masterful job with the gaming engine. The flow of your craft moving in and out of turns and over waves is nearly perfect. In fact, the fluidity of the jet ski on the water adds an element that cannot be achieved through land-based racing games and provides what I feel to be a much more rewarding experience. The graphics themselves are rendered very nicely from the surrounding scenery to the wake generated by the opposition. When the weather is nice everything also appears in the opaque reflections from the surface of the water.
Of all the titles in my GameCube library this is by far the best in terms of replayability and overall entertainment value. Even with the new games that are coming out, I don't expect this to change (maybe if they ever release the new Zelda). A definite five-stars for a fantastic game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
From Russia With Love Strikes Back. This game was really really really fun. I am a sean connery nut and absolutely love his flicks. Also a large james bond fan. I Really liked the effort they put in the side-storyline. They added things in that made sense in the time and place the original movie was in. The Voice stand ins for the other characters are fantastic. The re-playability factor is quite large. For example certain levels have hidden roots with large amounts of loot in them. some are very well hidden at that. The unlock-able interviews with sean connery and interviews with dev's was a really neat idea I wish more games would use. The gadgets were kind of a surprise for me due to the fact in the movie they really didn't use any weapons. it feels a bit silly hearing 75 year old sean connery voice his 30 something year old self but after awhile you get used to it. It's a short game but the re-playability factor adds alot. However. The gamecube controller is not so great for it in my opinion. I personally bought a PS2 To Wii Adapter so I could use my PS2 controller with the game and it works great. (If anyones interested in that product comment.) The graphics are semi-good. But honestly the characters are the best looking part of the game and thats were it really matters. If your looking for a game to really immerse you in 1960's bond look no further. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game. Great game! More characters to choose from and lots more unlockable secret characters which adds to the replay value.
The controls are easy to grasp and each character is very diffrent has their own special abilities. The downside is each time you beat the game on either arcade or story mode you have to sit through the credits and that takes a couple minutes -- when you really wanna take those couple minutes to see what character you unlocked!
Overall it's a great game! I'd recommend it to anyone... provided they have a Dreamcast or even know what a Dreamcast is, really... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good, but use an SD Media luncher not the oem start up disc. If you get an SD Media Luncher from code Junkies, you can then Use the Gameboy Interface (GBI). This replaces the OEM disc. If you use the GBI you can play GBA,GBC, and GB games in 240p whichs much clear then the start up disc. GBI fixes the framerate problems with OEM disc and has better colors. The best way to use the GBP is with the nintendo Componet cable, though a XRGB Mini. In Japan they have diffrent color versions US is only Black, Japan Has Black, Blue, Orange, Sliver. These will work with US Gamecubes, you will need an SD media lucher or The US OEM disk. I have the blue one with my 2001 blue gamecube. If you go to Youtube and look up My Life in gaming channal, they have great video how to get great video qulity out of your retro consoles. PS.if you use GBI in 240p and you do not have XRGB make sure your HD TV can detect 240p signals. If it can not they do have a 480i or 480p version. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Disappointing. I am extremely dissapointed that MLB would lend its name to such a shoddy product. Pitching is not difficult -- for the most part -- but the fact that the opposition hits the ball an average of (I found) 89.7% of the time is. Hitting is ridiculously difficult -- not only can the pitcher throw an infinite number of 107-mph fastballs without running out of turbo, when you actually make contact (an extreme rarity), it conviently lands right in a fielder's glove. Fielders are extremely slow, though their throws are accurate. This game is not worth the plastic its case is made out of. An extreme atrocity. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Love this game as a family game. My son, age 6, received this game last year at Christmas. We didn't really get into it until a few month later but then it became a family challenge to figure out the different sections of the game. I really enjoyed helping him with the game, which isn't something I can say about most games. We got stuck at one point but then went to the website to get a hint. I recommend this game to any child who likes solving mysteries. It is probably a bit too hard for a six year old to play alone and can be scary too. BUT, I loved playing this with my son. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Play the movies. If you like the original three Star Wars movies, than this game is for you. Even if you haven't seen them, this game is still awsome. There are a lot of levels that take place in the movies like Hoth, the speeder bikes from Endor, and you can even go to Yoda's lagoon for Jedi training. If you do well enough on a mission you can either get a bronze, silver, gold medal. But sometimes you don't get any medals. You get points for getting medals, and you can unlock missions with the points.
A lot of people complain about the on-foot missions. They aren't good but they're not bad. I got through them with some camera problems but it doesn't really take away too much from the game.
It is cool to go on the speeder-bikes but they are really hard because one little mistake and you will hit a tree or something, but they are still my favorite levels.
For a bonus they have all the levels from Rogue Squadron II in a co-op mode. This is really fun if you have a friend around to play them with.
Overall this is one of my favorite games on my Gamecube and for this low price, you can't beat it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
New system is awsome. I think the new game boy advance will be a great system that can only be topped with something even greater. The game boy advance is too big and it has no light. People who think the system will be a flop are wrong. Built in lghit, smaller handling, and it folds up, how much better can you get. The light is one of the greatist blessings out of all this, you can have the light and you don't have to void the warrenty by soldiring in your own light. Also the flip up screen can protect your screen. It is still back ward compatible so go out and by the old mario land games. I nver thought i would wanna switch back to the strait standing game boy, but the sp has changed my mind. If you want to best, buy the sp. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Play Super Mario 3 Anywhere. Used though it may be, I have been very happy with my Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 cartridge.
One of the biggest disadvantages of the original Game Boy - in my opinion - was that none of the original Game Boy cartridges were portable versions of games available on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Don't get me wrong; Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2 were great games, but who could beat being able to take Super Mario Bros. anywhere?
The Game Boy Advance SP changed that. Now, older gamers such as myself who remember the "golden age" when Super Mario Bros. 3 was considered "new school" gaming can play anywhere.
The production values (if that term applies to gaming) are very high with this cartridge. Everything on this cartridge - the overworld maps, the individual levels, the music - are all as they were back in 1990 when we first popped our Super Mario Bros. 3 cartridges into our NESs and started playing.
The only real difference is that this is a port of the Super Nintendo's Super Mario All-Stars version of Super Mario Bros. 3. That may disappoint some gamers, but I found the slightly enhanced music and graphics to be as enjoyable as the original game.
Great stuff! I recommend it for anyone who's interested in REAL Mario games and not the syrupy, kid-oriented, crappy Mario games (AHEM Super Mario Sunshine AHEM) we see today | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
As good as you hoped and more. It's a wonderful time to be a fan of old school. Metroid Fusion is quite simply the closest thing to a new SNES Metroid adventure possible. From the very beginning it's clear nothing was sacrificed and much was gained. Samus is back and every bit as incredible as she was before. I must admit, I have a definite soft spot for Samus Aran. She's by far my favorite video game babe, bar none. I think just about the only thing that can irk me more than someone calling Link "Zelda" is someone calling Samus "Metroid". The graphics and sounds of Metroid are simply etched into my mind for all time so I had high hopes in starting up Metroid Fusion.
Don't let the fact this is a Gameboy Advanced game fool you. This could very easily be a SNES game and you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference. Samus starts the game without most of her abilities, but regains most of them and several new tricks throughout the game. Some are simple but well though out, like the ability to automatically grab ledges and pull yourself up. Simple, sure... but you'll be surprised how much jumping it'll save you. Other abilities are newer and cooler, like charging freeze missiles that freeze a room at a time.
The difficulty of the game is pretty much spot on. Early in the game things will flow smoothly, not too tough and not too easy. As the game progresses though, the challenges get harder and harder until things really heat up. By the end of the game, you'll be fighting for your life. Unlike previous Metroid adventures, you won't be running around aimlessly this time. You'll almost always have a near complete map, and an idea where to go thanks to your new AI commander. Your CO will give you objectives and help you out along the way, so you're rarely running around in circles. This is a very welcomed switch as it not only gives a better storyline, but less repetitive exploration looking for a missed entrance.
The downside to this however is it severely shortens the game's length. I finished the game my first time through in about 4:33 play time. That translates to a few days counting replaying saves, breaks, and such. It's not a very long game. A casual player would probably take a week or maybe two at the most to finish the game. A hardcore player could do it in a day if they really wanted to. It's reply value is about the same as the previous Metroid titles were. Personally I doubt I'll be replying it too many times. Not because the game isn't worthy of replying, but it's like a movie I've already seen. Speaking of movies, there's several very nice little cutscenes where you get an insight into the past of Samus Aran through her own words. A very nice touch that's sure to please any fan.
My only real gripe aside from the somewhat short length the new Samus's new powersuit. The blue/yellow color scheme just doesn't look right. She just looks wrong in anything but the original colors. As the game moves on the suit upgrades of course, but you'll spend the majority of the game looking at a strange color scheme that just seems wrong. I'm not a vain person, but looking at this suit just bugged me the whole way through.
All in all though, Metroid Fusion will be pure bliss for any Metroid fan out there. This is what we've been waiting on for years now, and it's finally here.
- Rirath_com | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game rules. This games rule you can fight Rare Hunters and after you defeat them you are against processed Tea Joey and then you face Marik it's so cool if you beat Yu Gi Oh 5 times with his Millenium spirit he will turn back into little Yu Gi Oh for just that match same with Bakara and once defeated Marik at his triangle Millenium Puzzle maze you can face him when ever when beat him 6 times he turns evil again just for that match realy cool somtimes Bakara comes in and kicks Marik out saying he been looking for you and he wants to duel you i have defeated Weevil Rex Raptor Yu Gi Oh over 20 times and Ichuri Rare Hunters Joey that Sea guy Mai over 8 times only lost 1 game and i can't face Mokiba as i only losed 1 time and need to lose 10 to face him i have completed the Kaiba Corperation championship | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Practically an expert at game gears...now. First of all, I must say that when I was a kid, I had ALWAYS wanted a Sega Game Gear!! They Kicked the Gameboys butt!! Color Screen, and an eight bit processor that was every bit as good as the internal processors for the sega master system (actually almost identical, in fact, you can actually get an adapter to play master system games on a game gear, and the adapter dosen't even take extra power at all nor have any processors inside of it, it just directly adapts a master system cartridge to fit a game gear, thats it) and to be fully honest, when you play some games that were made for the nes and the game gear both, most of the games look better on Game Gear, just to be totally honest. (I've had both systems, more on that later). One flaw in the system is the battery life. Not good!! It takes 6 AA batteries and this sucker will drain them in 4-6 hours (in my experience)
one day, I was at a yard sale and low and behold, I found a Game Gear!! For $1!!! No Crap! The sound didn't work, but it did work out of the headphones. Everything else was perfect!! I played on this game gear for quite a while until the headphones stopped working as well. I looked it up online and discovered this is an EXTREMELY common issue with game gears. It turns out that when the game gear came out in 1990, there were a bunch of bad capacitors on the market at that time. Most of the game gears got these bad capacitors, not all of them, but MOST of them. I must say, that I do have a very extensive background in electronics, (I majored in computer hardware design and repair in college.) So I immediately replaced all of the capacitors on the soundboard of the game gear. The speakers started working immediately, and the headphones started working great as well. In fact, when I got done with the system it was very LOUD out of the speaker! I bought probably 20-30 games for the game gear and loved 70% of them, then I started notticing that the screen was getting almost impossible to see. You had to hold the thing at a very odd angle in order to see anything, and the contrast had to be all the way up. I looked this problem up as well, and guess what. When you replace the capacitors for the screen, you really must replace ALL OF THE CAPACITORS IN THE ENTIRE GAME GEAR in order to get it to work properly!!! I did this. For the longest time, I would even take my game gear to pawn shops just to show it off, time after time I was told "this is the best screen I have ever seen on a game gear" and "I've never seen one of these work so well!! " I would ask how much they would give me for it, and I heard anywhere from 70-80 dollars. I loved the game gear, for another year if that (or 6 months) when the screen went out again. It was perfect after I replaced the capacitors, even better than the nintendo ds screens in terms of clarity and brightness in my opinion, now the thing wasn't working. So I opened the thing up one more time, to see that the screen was leaking fluid!! Guess what, This is common as well!! Just replace the screen for 40-50 dollars for a good one! I gave up on it!
So basically, I do love the system, but do research on it! Not all of them have these problems, but MOST do!! If you have, or buy a game gear that has the sound going out of it, all of these other things WILL happen as well, its just a matter of time! It may last a few years, or maybe just one year like mine did, but as I said earlier, do your research!
Great Games include :
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic Tripple Trouble
Sonic Chaos
Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage 2
Outrun (not Europa)
GT Racer
Formula 1
Mortal Kombat 2
Nba Jam
Arch Rivals
Paperboy
Sonic drift
Sonic drift 2
Jeopardy
Wheel of Fortune
Fred Couples Golf
Joe montana Football
many many more!!
Terrible Games (In my opinion)
Monster Truck Wars
Outrun Europa
Mortal Kombat
basically every other racing game
basically every other golf game
that stupid tails game
the Terminator Game ( cant think of the exact name, lol nor care to)
crash test dummies
all loony toons games
aladdin
probably more, that I haven't played. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Henshin a Go-Go Baby. This game.. Blew me away. This game has five words to describe it. BEST GAME THAT EVER EXISTED. This game had comedy, action, a god-given plot, and the best gameplay ever developed.
GRAPHICS: 10/10
Once you look at Joe you will see why he is called "Viewtiful".
The cel-shaded graphics are perfect.
SOUND/MUSIC: 9/10
The catchy music and the awesome sounds were great.
Although I do other soundtracks better.
GAMEPLAY: 10/10
Is there really anything to say other than, Henshin a Go-Go Baby!!!
REPLAY VALUE: 9/10
Viewtiful Joe is a game to be played over and over.
This game has the potential for game of the year.
OVERALL VALUE: Best Game Ever
When gaming gets you down, a game like this comes around and blows you away.
For years to come, players will be saying, HENSHIN A GO-GO BABY! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gamer Chick Loves This Game! 5 Stars All The Way. For all you nostalgic Nintendo game buffs, here is the one that came out in the 80's with the game system--Super Mario Brothers! I was definitely a Nintendo buff then, and I am still a classic games buff! I loved the original Mario Bros. game and the strategic yet fun play that this game presents.
The bonus coin levels and shooting the little annoying fellas with fireballs, to defeating the dragons, this game is awesome! Great for young kids, and people like me in their 20's who were kids when the first Nintendo game system came out and we were all excited! Even older classic games buffs should enjoy it, it's got enough action and challenge to keep you interested! This along with the classic Pac Man games, Donkey Kong, etc are still the best to me! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An Allegory. This game was pretty cool for its day; a gameboy RPG. The story is about a guy from the Earth world that gets zapped into a world where a villain named Bio-Haz is ruining the environment with garbage and pollution. The main hero is stronger because he is from the real world than the people in the new world (John Carter, anybody?)
The gameplay is typical RPG in that you have to walk around the overworld/forests/caves where you have random encounters with monsters, and you have magic spells you can cast and weapons and armor you can buy to make your hero stronger, and you gain experience to go up in level. What is unique about it is the combat system, where instead of being menu based (fight, run, magic, item) you press A button to attack, B button to defend, and you assign up to four spells on the control pad. If you stand around too long without deciding what to do, the monster attacks you.
Throughout the different sections of the game, you have different characters that join you and sometimes randomly help you in battle by healing you, attacking monsters, or casting spells. The power of your character is very much based on the new weapons and armor that you purchase every time you enter a new area, but there is no grinding necessary. You usually have enough money to buy anything you need as soon as you enter an area, and its not to tough to level up.
The last section of the game is a bit tedious in the sense that the monsters get really hard and take a long time to kill. The best part is that at the end, you get a choice of which one of the seven princesses you want to marry, and you can play the game over later and make a different choice. The cartridge holds up to three saved games. The game lasts for about 20 hours of gameplay | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Overhyped. Eh! The first game, Pac Man World 2 seems to be uninspired. The controls, which, for me, are a very important part of an 3d adventure game, aren't quite right. They aren't wrong, its just they need more subtle tweaking for more enjoyable game play. I should state that I'm not very far into this game and things could change but I'm not expecting them to.
The second game, Pac Man Vs. is a good amount of fun for about 45 minutes at a time when you have 3 or 4 people. I found it to be kinda boring when there are only two people playing.
For the price this isn't a bad deal. Just don't expect a four or five star game play for a bargain bin price point. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
BIG Mistakes in the Game. A Great Game overall. And a blast to play....most of the time. I was playing with a friend and intercepted the ball in his endzone. And instead of a touchback I was rewarded with a touchdown. Then he was forced to try a 97 yard two point conversion, after I had recieved the touchdown. After all this he was forced to kickoff to me. Weird!!!Then another time a friend and I were playing a great game. The game was in its third overtime, I had just scored a touchdown and was up by seven. He had the ball and scored in a few plays. Then instead of allowing him to attempt the extra point my team was shone lined up to kick the e.p. I kicked it, in hopes it would tie the game and we could go into a forth overtime. That did not happen and the should-have-been-great-game that lasted approximently 1 hour ended in disappointment. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
If you like pinball and Pokemon. Quite simply put, this game is addicting. It takes large amounts of skill to acquire all 150 pokemon and the bonus stages keep injecting fun change-ups into the play. Not to mention there are two considerably different playing levels (red/blue), both of which you have to master to get all the pokemon. Also the high-scores are nice for the competitive player. The built-in rumble pack is a cute feature, though it is nice that it is optional (you can play the game sans rumble withuot using the extra AAA battery). And speaking of technical specs, it was SUCH a nice surprise that the game works fine on my Gameboy Pocket that I accidentally bought it for in addition to the Gameboy Color that is says it is for on the package.
Overall: great game to take a step back to simpler times, might not be robust/involved enough to pay top-dollar for though. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This Will Be A Great Game. Mario Golf 64 was a fun game to play, but Mario Golf Toadstool Tour should be better. I played this games as a demo at a local game store. It took me a while to get the hang of the controls, but hey, all games take a while to get used to the controls. I was having trouble with the distance grid and getting a close up on the hole. After a while I got the hang of it, and started getting a birdie on the holes. I rated this game 4 stars because the graphics are amazing, the sound is okay, gameplay is great, and overall it is a fun game. I will definitely buy it when it comes out. Give this game some time, and you will see that this game is fun, and enjoyable. When I saw a movie on the computer about it, it looked really complicated, but it isn't. This game will be a hit! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Evil Begins. The evil begins in this great game for Nintendo Gamecube. They keep this game as scary as the originals were but alot scarier. The graphics are the best of the best so far. It's going to be a long time when a game can beat these graphics(to an exception to the sequals). The controls are perfect. The game is very long it is definintly the best game ever created.
Graphics- 10/10- The graphics are perfect
Controls- 9/10- Controls great but takes a little bit to get used to them.
Story- 9/10- Story is good and creepy but some things don't make great sense.
Overall- 10/10- Best game I have ever played. If you are not a Gamecube fan it is worth buying the Gamecube for just this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Amazing Classic Sonic Comeback. Alright, this is an amzing game. One jump and you you're hooked. Watching the lush, beautiful, classic backgrounds fly by you as you race through each level. Hearing the sweet sound of collecting those beautiful rings. Ahh...It brings back the good ole' days. Sega recreated sonic perfectly. The levels are great, the sound and music is classic, the graphics are beautiful and the animation for the characters is just perfect. there's just one thing that brought this review down to 4 (it should be 4.5 but since that's not an option...) The game is simply too short it's over and done with before you know it. Sure you can go back and search for the chaos emeralds or play as any of the characters, but the game is still a little short.
Presentation: 5 (out of 5) the menu and opening couldn't be better.
Graphics: 5 beautiful and lush enviroments, character animation is great too.
Gameplay: Good ole' classic sonic, oh why does it have to end?
Sound: 4.5 good but nothing great. All classic sega tunes.
Replay: 4.0 It's like when you had the old mario and sonic games, for some reason you just keep playing them. A mystery no one has solved. But still the game could be much longer. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's Atrari! What Else Do You Need To Know. Artari. Every gamer knows this legendary company by heart. Because Atari made the first game ever: "Pong." And with Pong came "Centipede," "Asteroids," "Tempest," and many more! Soon Colcovistion and the dreaded Nintendo would come along and boot Artari out of bussness...but their legendary games will live on forever! Now thanks to Infogames the legacy of Atari lives on! Now you can enjoy 12 Atari classics on your Sega Dreamcast for one low price (...)
Now keep in mind these games aren't state-of-the-art, they're graphics are not buffed out, and the gameplay most of the time only requires the D-Pad/Analog and the A-Button! Yes folks, this is classic gaming at it's best! While new gamers who started out playing games like "Metal Gear Solid" will look at these games in disgust adult gamers who grew up with these game will relive their childhood memories one last time!
The only real gripe I have with this collection is that the controller for the Dreamcast is a little sensitive for these games, and therefor will take time getting use to before you will actually sit down and enjoy the game...but that's only a miner flaw! Once you get the controlls down get ready to relive your childhood memories with "Atari: Aniversary Edition!" | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A whole new Zelda...definitely worth the wait. I first remember playing Zelda back in the late eighties, and have played every single installment since then. I still say that the series peaked at "A Link to the Past" for SNES, which has not been matched since, even by "Ocarina of Time". I have been playing "The Wind Waker" for a while now, and I am very pleased with it so far.
Like "Super Mario Sunshine", the new Zelda title is totally removed from it's traditional setting. While "Sunshine" was removed from Bowser's Castle with koopas and buzzy beetles, "The Wind Waker" is the first in the series to take place outside of Hyrule. The game takes place on a series of islands, so you can expect plenty of beaches and oceans, with a lot of time spent sailing between them. It seems that the big Nintendo franchises like Mario and Zelda have taken tropical vacations. Personally, I like the new settings fine, although I can see how this will upset Zelda purists, who favor the huge, inter-connected world.
The game took flack from the very beginning because of the new, cartoony look to it. It is actually an improvement, since the animation is fluid, and the characters are more expressive. The environments are beautifully drawn out, and the characters have unique facial expressions and personalities. The water stages are especially beautiful. But for the die-hards, there is still plenty of dungeon action. The music provides a hint of nastalgia for the older gamers, with classic zelda tunes aplenty, albeit remixed. The sound effects are also fantastic, but I strongly suggest hooking your gamecube up to your stereo for the full effect.
While the look of the game goes against the grain, the gameplay is classic Zelda. The controls are easy to grasp for anyone who has played "Ocarina of Time" for any length, and many of the familiar moves are here. The learning curve is also very short, so gamers should have no trouble getting the feel of the game early on. Many of the classic items have also been included, so while the setting and dynamics of the game have changed, "The Wind Waker" is still true to it's roots.
I will make this a point...This is not just a game for kids, despite the cartoony appearance. Adult gamers will have just as much fun, if not more considering the rich history of the franchise. For the first Zelda to be released in 128-bit, this is an amazing achievement. For those who early on slammed this game based on a few screenshots, play it and then see if you still hate the new look. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Way better than the first one. Rise of the Undermine was what being a Super is all about. Chasing the bad guy, and blowing up everything he/she owns spoiling their plans! Beating up all of their hence men on the way. It was a little disappointing that out of all the Supers you only play as two of them. Mr. Incredible and Frozone. But it's a simple, and addicting game with loads of fighting and a puzzle here and there so it doesn't get old. However, my biggest problem was that there were no subtitles. Usually that won't be a problem, but the games audio would go in and out so when someone was saying something you couldn't hear them. Also, there are a ton of robots in this game and with them the story is told. So I get confused when I can hear something clearly and important info is told as an add on to info that I could hear. Despite this the game is worth the money. Just don't waste your time on the first one! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Video Games Reviewer. Luigi's Mansion is an excellent game for the Nintendo GameCube. The basic storyline behind the game is that Luigi gets a memo stating he has won a very large mansion, so he calls Mario and tells him to meet him there to check the place out. When Luigi arrives, he sees a big dark scary mansion and Mario is nowhere to be found. The rest of the game involves going into the mansion and trying to find out where Mario inside this large mansion filled with a wide variety of ghosts that do not want you to find your brother. The Mansion itself consists of a basement, a main floor, a second and third floor, and a roof. Each floor consists of separate room and new ghosts that all have special methods necessary for you to capture them in an attempt to rescuer your bother Mario. The game has an adequate amount of replay value as well. Upon completion of the game, a new "Hidden Mansion" option becomes available where you get to go back through the mansion with a stronger vacuum. Also with the money you win, you purchase a mansion at the end of the game, and depending on the amount of money you have collected you can continually get a better mansion. Another added element of replay value is that the ghosts you capture are turned into pictures, and depending on how fast you capture them, you get a different border around the picture. All and all Luigi's Mansion is a new and fun game to play moving away for the "been there, done that" games that have been coming out lately. This is truly a must have game for any Nintendo fan, and a great addition to anyone's GameCube library. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Play The Entire Game Before You Write Reviews. From beginning to end... This game will immerse you in the gameplay and story. I won't write about the graphics. If you don't like them, then you don't like them. I have seen some people writing about how this game doesn't live up to the Zelda story-line, but if you get deeper in the game, you will be VERY surprised. This game is a corner-stone in the future of the Zelda series. If you finish the game, you will understand what i'm saying. OoT was a great game, and you can't compare this game with that one. Just like you can't compare OoT with any of the other Zelda games. I would recommend this game to just about everyone. This game will leave you craving more. Long live Hyrule........ | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Freaky. This game has to be one of the scariest ever made. The house is extrememly redone to where it is dark and very omnious. After walking through some doors the camera angle may be looking through a window at you and then switch to a Long hall way. You also cannot see around corners, which drives you mad. Zombies also get up from ANYWHERE, they may open a door you just walked by or come out of the shadows. Weapons are also very scarce, so most of the time you are running. The puzzles are difficult and intriquing. The creatures you also run into vary greatly, their are few things that aren't represented, from plants and bees to snakes. The new features that are added is the ability for zombies corpes to still lie around and get up later unless you shoot them through the head and the fact that now you can go outside into the woods, which is probably the scariest thing in this game. Basically, turn off the lights and lock the door and play at it, you won't be dissapointted. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Classic Revived. The Survival Horror genre's poster child: Resident Evil has been revived and recreated to give Gamecube gamers and old Playstation fans of the original another scare, and what a refreshing scare it is. The new Resident Evil has come back in full force for new gamers to enjoy while still giving more reasons for RE veterans to return, here's why..
Graphics: Right off the bat, new and old fans alike will notice the impressive graphical leap the series has taken shape to. The character models look outstanding to say the least and fans of the origianl will notice the drastic makeover to the mansion with the inclusion of added rooms and how the game does not load when you walk up any set of stairs. The monsters look graphically beautiful from the immensly detailed Hunters down to the gaping wounds found in the zombies, I foreworn this is not for those with weak stomachs.
Sound: The Voice acting is well done and eclipses the pitiful acting of the original ten fold. The dialouge also changes a bit to remove the 'cheeziness' found in the first game. There isn't much sound in terms of music, but the moans of zombies to the surprise shattering glass of an intruding monster will have you looking over your shoulder more often than not.
Difficulty: The difficulty in the game is challenging at times but not overwhelming. Some of the puzzles require a bit more brain power than others but nothing to difficult. You may find yourself without any ammo at times though if you play recklessly and that would raise the challenge more than it should be. BE CONSERTIVE and don't shoot everything you see ALL THE TIME.
Gameplay-the main reason: Though RE may seem to be the same game from the Playstation age, make no mistake, this Resident Evil is NOT A REHASH of the original with a pretty face. The new version is packed with a new intersting side story, brand new locations outside and in within the mansion, and a new combat feature that uses defenses items to keep zombies and other monsters from grabbing and damaging you. The combat overall though is similar to the original with auto-aiming and now has the much needed 180 spin. Most item and enemy locations have been changed since the original and the puzzles have been revamped to make playing the new version as fresh as possible.
The only complaint I would have is that the control would take a little to get used to, especially if you are used to Playstation controls, but the transtion to the Gamecube controller is well executed. The replay value is also not that high, though the game does include interesting extra modes to raise the replay a little but not much.
Overall, Resident Evil is a must-have for any Gamecube owner as this is the only real killer-app for the Gamecube besides Super Smash Bros. Melee. It will keep you at the edge of your seat and delivers spectacular gameplay for old and new fans and will have you waiting anxiously for the next conversion. Resident Evil is worth every penny you spent for it and then some, please purchase, you'll be glad you did! :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun and Hard. The Wind Waker takes place about 1000 years after Ocarina of Time. When ou first start palying, there is this five mintue long intro, which is kind of annoying. The whole thing is about you on a quest to save your sister. The evil dude is Ganon. There are dungeons, which are kind of confusing, atleast for me, who is not really the ideal gamer. I ahven't finished the game, but the first dungeon, you have to rescue the Rito tribe from the great dragon Valoo who is bieng tortured by an evil spider looking thing. Before that dungeon, you have to do a "quickie" dungeon, at the Forsaken Fortress, where your sister is. You travel around on a talking boat. You can get the Tingle Tuner on one of the first few islands, which you acn use oif you ahve a GameBoy Andvance Conecter Cable. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome. This is a really great game. The graphics are great, the sound is fabulous, and the quest in this game is really funny! But it's pretty challenging. I wouldn't recommend it for beginners. It's not my favorite game because it's too hard for me. It just kind of gets harder as it goes on. And the other thing is, it has a password for each level, so if you stop and later want to go back to where you left off, you have to remember the password they gave you and type it in. So if you are buying this game, before you start playing, get a pen and paper and write down the password as soon as they give it to you!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than blacklist. I still play my GameCube after all these years and I wanted something new I have all of the other splinter cell games for my GameCube and love them so decided to get double agent I'm not disappointed double agent is just as good as chaos theory and better than blacklist splinter cell games are about stealth and the newest splinter cell games are too action oriented stealth in double agent is the key to victory the trust mechanic is great you have to please both sides or you lose the graphics are great and the game is pretty long each level takes around an hour the replay value is great because of all the choices you can make whoever you help more the JBA or third echelon decides which ending you get
Overall splinter cell double agent is a great stealth game that takes us back to when splinter cell was a stealth game not an action game double agent is definitely one of the best in the series and is definitely worth owning for any GameCube owner
Highly recommended | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Way Tooo Short. This is a GOOD Game, but it is too bent on collection and repetition, kill a ghost, collect some money, repeat 7 times fight a boss and repeat, but after all this , it is still a prety fun game that has good graphics and would almost look like a Cartooney Resident Evil if u took out luigi and his ghosts- Well the back ground would. The graphics are good.
It seems like the mario brothers are into super magic back packs now becasue each of their latest games contains the new fad, maybe mario wante to try out a backpack for himself becasue luigi's helped rescue him. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best Rechargeable Battery Deal for GBA. Two things were on my mind right after I bought GameBoyAdvance: Lighting and Battery. It is indeed difficult to find a rechargeable battery for GBA with solid production value. I have bought it and been using it for several month now and frankly I'm very satisfied with it. Not only it provides more than plenty of battery power from one battery pack, but this product provides you with extra battery pack, so just in case when you need more charged battery, you are off to go without any worry. The lighting system let you know if the battery has been fully charged or not and trust me, it looks good with your GBA as if it's latest desktop charger for your cellular phone or something.
Overall, it's a very solid powerstation for your new, shiny GBA and I strongly recommend it. No question about it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pain. The gameplay in this game is flawed. I just got back from the hospital with my son who owns this game. In the game the A button is used to get out of holds by pressing it repeatedly. So much time and effort is used on this button he has just been given healthy doses of Cataflam and Vicodin. He cannot play any more games for the next few weeks. If you are knocked down you have to repeatedly push the A button. If someone puts you into a submission move you have to repeatedly hit the A button. Because of only a couple days of vigorously playing this game he isn't able to play any games for a while. Games are sometimes all the keeps him happy with work and dealing with his back problems. The worse damage you are in the more you have to hit that button. He has already thrown out this game. Trash went out, it's gone, good riddance. Tomorrow Silent Hill 4 comes out, there shouldn't be any button mashing to get through that game. But he still cannot play it. That is pretty sad. If he ends up missing any work we may take the company to court. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Metroid: Zero Mission is possibly the most delicious 2D Metroid to date. You can find game-play movies and reviews elsewhere that deal with the general; here, I want to deal with the specific.
Metroid: Zero Mission is a handheld remake of the original NES Metroid with game-play additions, fixes, new graphics, and aptly done expansion of the world:
1. You may restore energy at Chozo statues.
2. Your save points save your energy level and location (no longer must you always restart the game from the first elevator with a measly 30 pts),
3. Your map not only marks items in a discovered area but also if you attained it (very handy for item hunters).
4. I have a new appreciation for Metroid xenobiology! There are many new and old inhabitants of Zebes, some re-realized and more spectacularly deadly than in the original.
5. Zebes' map has been graciously expanded; if you knew the original, you may find some familiar spaces, but they are scattered about a sea of the wonderfully new and unfamiliar.
6. Samus has techniques not in the original (the most frustrating: the unresponsive wall jump and being unable to grab onto ledges, are both satisfactorily fixed in this game),
7. Event scenes! (which aren't as thrilling as all the other niceties in my opinion, but worth a mention)
8. You'll find a little retro video game treat for you upon finishing the game.
For those wishing to explore beautiful and menacing alien worlds, there is much to entice in this high-quality game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cynical Marketing Trick; Better Games Available. Nothing better demonstrates the creativity-stifling impact of large American game companies on the game market than "Stratego: Lord of the Rings".
Lord of the Rings has, unlike the Harry Potter series, inspired some truly excellent games, most notably the rich and subtle cooperative game by Reiner Knizia (one of the best games available on any topic) and the much simpler but still quite deep 2-player Stratego-like 'Confrontation' game (also by Reiner Knizia, more below), both of which, in addition to being excellent games in their own right, are also superbly 'themed': the Lord of the Rings feel and atmosphere comes through during play and one really feels involved in an adventure in Middle Earth. (The 'children's game', again by Knizia, is also worth a look for kids under 8.)
But this game is just junk. Not only is it inherently simplistic game with little to engage players given the amount of time it takes to play; but it also has absolutely nothing to do with the Lord of the Rings. This game 'theming' at its most cynical: basically just slapping pictures of characters from The Lord of the Rings on the pieces and supplying them with random values and poorly thought through "abilities".
More importantly, there is an excellent alternative that demonstrates what can be done when a classic game like Stratego is thoughtfully (as opposed to sloppily) adapted to a new theme. Reiner Knizia's "Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation" is a clever interpretation of the Lord of the Rings theme (with artwork by long-time Middle Earth contributor John Howe and a 'story line' that really resonates with the ringbearer's quest). The Confrontation comes out of the vibrant 'German' (really also French, British, and Italian) school of 'gamer's games'. Like many of these games, The Confrontation is very tightly balanced, so that only careful play can reliably win -- and careless play is always punished. Every move matters, so that play is always engaging; but the simple rules and engrossing theme keep the game from becoming sterile. Moreover, what makes this game really great is that it is accessible to all ages. Kids from 6 up can master it and win against adults. (And in a pinch, there are extra 'powers' included -- like Shadowfax or Palantir -- that can be used as handicaps.) And to top it all off: it plays quickly.
If you like Stratego and are looking for a truly excellent Lord of the Rings game, avoid "Stratego: Lord of the Rings" and get "Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation" instead! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hello Kitty for Game Boy Advance review. My daughter just got this game a few weeks ago and she says it is very fun to play although parts of it are challenging. Your character is Hello Kitty and you are throwing a party at your house. You need to gather or make the things you will need including food, invitations, decorations, etc. There is a little reading involved as you have to communicate with other characters in the game. My daughter's one complaint is that when she wants to save the game, she is given a code that she either has to write down or remember for the next time she wants to play. If you forget the code, you need to start the game from the beginning. Overall....she loves this game :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THE BEST SONIC GAME. This is better than any classic Sonic game, or even the Adventure games! I loved those too, but this is the ultimate! You get to play as 4 teams with some of your favorite carachters. The teams are: Team Sonic (Sonic, Tails, Knuckles)(DUH!), Team Dark (Shadow, Rouge, Omega), Team Rose (Amy, Cream, Big), and Team Chaotix (Espio, Charmy, Vector)... I beat the whole game with all 4 teams, and the last story too!! I don't wanna spoil any last story info, to those who haven't beat it. Im gonna tell the storylines of the 4 teams story modes...
Team Sonic: While Sonic races around the rocks in the mountains, Tails and Knuckles come back and give Sonic an evil letter from Eggman. Eggman: MUHAHAHAHA!! Guess what, Sonic Heroes?! Ive finally devoloped the ultimate weapon and will conquer the world in 3 days! Think you can stop me!? MUHAHAHAHA!! Oh, that dumb robot, he always thinks he can really destroy Sonic. Back to the story. Then, Sonic, Tails, & Knuckles speed off to find Eggman.
Team Dark: Rouge breaks into Eggman's base to find his secret treasure. But, suddenly in this room, she finds Shadow, only to find out that he has amneisa! What also happens is Rouge accidently frees E-123 Omega, the most powerful E-Series robot. Omega: Must eraticate all Eggman's robots! Eggman just sealed him away, and didn't pay any attention to him. Eggman! OK, then, Rouge, Shadow, and Omega join forces to look for Eggman, and to try to get Shadow's memory back.
Team Rose: It's a lovely day... Amy reads the newspaper, and finds Sonic, Froggy, and Chacola. Chacola is Cheese The Chao's brother. And, yall know Froggy, hes Big's pet and buddy. Suddenly, the newspaper and Cream get blown by the wind. Big catches Cream with his fishing rod... Cream & Big look in the newspaper too, and are sad to find Chacola and Froggy missing. So, they set off to find Froggy, Chacola, and Sonic...
Team Chaotix: This is their second appearence. They were orignally with Knuckles in a game called Knuckles Chaotix. Ok... It's a lazy day in the Chaotix Dective Agency's place, until Charmy comes in and finds a delivery. When they open it, a radio with a strange voice is tellin them that he can pay them handsomly. Charmy & Vector just are delighted and have cash in their eyes! LOL! Espio has a bad feeling about it. Vector: Espio, don't be silly! You know our policy, we never turn down work that pays. Charmy: Yeah, you know our policy! So, they head off to get their rewards. Im not spoiling who the clinet really is.
OK, that was it, everyone. Peace.
P.S. Buy this game if you have a Gamecube, XBOX, or PS2 ASAP! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yohis rules. I had never played this game on the SNES so I was completely unprepared for it's brilliance. Since I picked up this game little else has been on my mind! Everything from graphics to story and featurees is handled expertly. I can't imagine a Mario game getting much better. In fact, i'd go so far to say that this IS the best Mario game ever created!
What was most impressive to me was how easily the game flows. Unlike other games where you are constanly going over and over the same area trying to reach the goal, after three or four tries I was able to move on to the next section. That's also made possible by the short levels. Now don't let that scare you into thinking that the game is short thought, because it's anything but. There are so many levels and ares in the game that you'll easily be playing for 15 hours. Thankfully you don't have to play straight through though as you can save after you complete each level. This is a terrific game for all levels of videogame players.
Do yourself a favor and buy this game if you have a GBA. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Time to Clear Up any Misconceptions About GCN Action Replay. I'm going to make some things perfectly clear about the GCN Action Replay.
1. If you own the Original GCN version(2002-2003) Disc & 64mb memory card. Yes, you can
add new codes & save them on the memory card. This version is available on Amazon, the prices are pretty
high because they're hard to find. WORKS ONLY WITH GAMECUBE!
2. If you own the newer version, (2007 or newer) this disc will work on a WII. It comes with the disc only,
you cannot input your own codes. This version will work with GAMECUBE or WII Consoles. I recently bought
the newer version, it does work on my WII console. One of the reasons I bought this version is that there's
a code that will unlock all the rare NES games on the Gamecube game ANIMAL CROSSING-ZELDA, MARIO
BROS, DK1, DK2, and others. So there you have it, some people need to read the descriptions carefully
before jumping to conclusions. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
EXCELLENT futuristic racer. This one of the best futuristic racers I've ever played.
As a fan of a genre with an extremely limited selection of titles, I naturally jumped at the chance to buy one new for twelve dollars. It was probably discontinued quickly, as I had never heard of it, which is too bad because for an intro price of 19.99 it is a great buy.
I suppose I was a bit overboard with entering 5 stars, as the extra craft you can unlock by beating the game a simply a redesign/ different paint job of the craft that you beat the game with. Also, you can't unlock the final boss, which is too bad because that ship is beautiful.
On the plus side, you get to race with one of the craft from the Ikaruga game! AWESOME. That coupled with an excellent physics engine are worth twenty bucks alone, in my opinion.
The levels aren't insanely hard if not impossible compared with some of the F-zero series (especially the new one), and while some of the levels require a bit of memorization, gameplay can mostly be based on skill and reflex.
This is not a shooter, though as one of the descriptions implies. Instead, the "rockets" it refers to are some kind of energy refueling device that sucks away an opponents boost energy while you are drafting directly behind him. This is also the only strategy you can employ against the last stage boss, by the way. Stay behind him, directly behind him, until about halfway into the last lap. Then boost around him to victory!
You'll definitely get your money's worth out of this highly underrated game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Tons of Fun. I've been a nearly lifelong Zelda fan, so, although I don't buy a lot of GBA games, I bought this one the week it was released. I've played it through twice now, and enjoyed it both times. Here are a few points I consider while playing:
Point one: Graphics- While I didn't aprove of the switch to cell-shaded graphics (I find it irritatingly cartoony for a title which was previously somewhat more serious), it fit the tone and was well done.
Point two: storyline/ length- good, basic storyline- rescue the princess and save Hyrule- which fits well with the game's history. I would have liked a few more dungeons, but the sidequests somewhat made up for that.
Three: sidequests/ extras- Quite good, especially as they haven't been strong in the previous games. Kinstones and Figurines add more dimension to an otherwise (pleasantly) simple game.
Overall: Great game, can't wait for the next one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not so fantastic after all. I rented this game at Blockbuster after I saw all those commercials raving about it. Let me just make it clear that this is not the Fantastic Four you have been looking for. I didn't finish this game and returnded it in two days. After playing this game, I was looking forward to watching the movie. the storyline seemed awesome. Here is my overview of Fantastic Four.
This game reminded me of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, except it wasn't as fun. You get an assortment of powers by pressing a combo of buttons to defeat a monster. Besides the bosses, I found my way through the game just by pressing "a" repeatedly. Basically, this is another pure button masher. I also wish they would explain the story more clearly, and I wanted the cutscenes to be a bit better. All you do is kill all the enemies, move to the next level, kill the enemies, and move to the next level. Sound fun? The graphics were the strong point of this game, although the Human Torch seemed too shiny. You will be amazed by them. I wish the music was a bit better. It would be cool if there was music from the movie instead. In co-op mode you play the same levels with another person. That would probably make the game a bit more fun.
Buy the game and see what you think. However, I would suggest The Return of the King instead. It's a button masher, but a really fun one. The co-op mode is also better, and the game is half the price. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game, If you haven't played the PC version. The Sims 2 for Gamecube, is actually a very good game! Despite what other reviewers might say, this game is actually worth the buy! I'll get right into it...
The BIG problem is that this game sucks compared to the PC versions. If this is one of the first Sims you have played for any console...It is a great start! This might be one of the best "Sims" game for all consoles excluding PC.
The Good:
-You can actually control your own Sim (like move him around yourself)
-You have "Wants" and "Fears" that make you Sim unique!
-Game is fairly long, and surprisingly fresh.
-Great graphics and Music
The Bad:
-It sucks compared to the PC version (can't get pregnant, older, flexibility,etc)
-YOU CANNOT DO "STORY" MODE AND "FREE" MODE AT THE SAME TIME! For some idiotic reason, you cannot have to separate files for this game...which completely blows!
This game is absolutely worth a buy.
The average price for this game is $20.
I give it $17/$20. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
need to be unscrewed to get batteries just pure crap wish i never wasted the money and the extra . Total scam controller don't work and they need to be unscrewed to get batteries just pure crap wish i never wasted the money and the extra money to get batteries etc, DO NOT BUY
First, the wireless controls have to be unscrewed to put batteries and the screws strip easily. Once you get the batteries in, the controls do not work well at all - they have to be close to the box and pointed directly at it or it will not receive signal. The box has a place to plug in wired controllers but none of the ones we had worked with it.
Tota | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cute game with no lasting appeal at all. For a game made in 1994 this Sega Genesis platformer does have some clunky controls and a real lack of innovation. Yes, the graphics are brilliant but the sound effects are rotten and the music is worse. The gameplay has a few neat tricks but nothing amazing. And the lack of steady control when Taz goes into a whirlwind (imagine Sonic when he's spinning) will really get on your nerves after a short while.
The game has Taz kidnapped by Marvin the Martian and taken to a Space Zoo. Taz, being the irritable sort breaks out and rampages across the planet. Before making it back to Tazmania he visits the MoleWorld, Planet X, Mexico (where he encounters Yosemite Sam) a haunted castle and finally Marvin's house. Anyone familiar with Looney Tunes cartoons will no doubt get the zillions of references.
So the title is a bit of a lie then. Especially since you GO BACK to Mars after reaching Earth. Once you finish this there is no need to ever play it again.
Graphics A
Sound D
Gameplay C+
Lasting Appeal C- | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
great replacement charger for my gameboy. While everyone else is running around outside playing Pokemon Go and hunting down Pokemons in the brutal heat and humidity of the summer weather, I am enjoying being inside my house in the cool air conditioning playing Pokemon on my game boy! Tell me, who is the smarter one! The Game Boy Micro AC Wall Charger Micro Power Adapter is just what I need to keep my Pokemon game playing going strong. I had lost the original charger that came with the gameboy many years ago, so I was very happy that this was available to purchase as a replacement. It works perfectly and does a great job keeping my game boy fully charged so that I can be ready to play at any time! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very well done, extremely fun. To me, it's surprising that this concept was never tried in a Batman game before now. Rise of Sin Tzu (pronounced "Sintzoo")is a great Batman game. Using the arcade style team fighting like the old games of the SNES era, ROST has a great Batman story, fun gameplay, and excellent graphics. The 2nd Batman game to be released in 2003 (Dark Tomorrow, which I personally liked, being the first), this game was developed and manufactured by Ubi Soft (The same folks who brought us Batman Vengeance). This game has 2-player cooperative mode (which makes it GREAT), cool extras, and was simultaneously released with the the new Batman Animated feature, "Mystery of the Batwoman". Do not feel bad if you buy this game. You will have a great time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
SUPERB. thats the only word that can describe it, superb. yoshi's island is an incredably original title that represents the absolute best of what platformers can offer. some say its a port from the snes but this game looks and feels fresh. after the koopas kidnap baby luigi, while baby mario escapes, you'll guide Yoshi and baby Mario through six worlds, each with eight stages and numerous secrets and minigames, in your quest to bring the brothers back together, using all means necessary including running, flutter jumping, tounge sticking, throwing eggs, butt stomping, morphing.......the gameplay is too amazing to fully describe and is only rivaled by stellar graphics and detailed, in depth sound. this i can safely say is the best gba game out there so far and should be in everyones collection! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lots of Fun Here. This is hands down a great game. Plenty of matches like steel cage matches, submission matches, and many others. Plus great wrestlers like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Kane, Undertaker and many more just to say a few of the best in the WWF. Plus the arena setup has RAW IS WAR, Smackdown, King of the Ring and Wrestlemania Pay per View event setups. One bad comment about the game is there is no WCW wrestlers like in Raw of Smackdown. Everything else seems great. From the moves to the finishing moves this game is great. If you make it far enough you can win the biggie, the WWF championship! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good but. Well.. I bought mine today and I just don't know if I made the right choice yet. I was also interested in the Game Cube and the Game Boy Advance SP but I ended up picking this one.. I've never played with a game boy before today and I kind kind of wish I could have experiment a little before purchasing one but that's my problem. The screen is was too small and I kind of find it hard to play because of the lighting. I should have come read the reviews here first, I would have picked the Game Boy Advance SP instead, but it's too late now so.. Overall it's great, it's not perfect. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is the best. Think about if your remote was on a tether to yor tv. Think about always having to worry about if you were about to jerk it out of the socket, get tangled up with your other remotes, or send your tv crashing to the floor. That is what it is like now with video game controllers. Now you can set this one down n your nightstand, coffee table, couch, or on top of your cube. The possiblities are endless
Why did the person write on April 2 that there are lags in botton presses, and less preision? Maybe he had bad experiences with another wireless controller, but I have heard from many people that there is no lag at all on this one. He shouldn't write something off that he has had no experience with or heard nothing about.
The only problem with this controler is: no rumble, and AA batteries. But I personally don't think that rumble is that big a deal. I personally play with it turned off in SSB:M. I play better that way. And about the batteries: they last 5 times as long as the GBA's. And if that doesn't sound pretty good to you, try rechargeable batteries. They work awesome. Besides, it's made by Nintendo. Have they ever made much of anything that wasn't top quality? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
almost scary ...like wopr in war games. i have played several different chess computers as well as numerous human players.this game acts more human than computer.
several times i've had to fight my way back for positioning when after i've set a trap that most computers would fall for find that in response the computer set a trap that appeared to be a blunder. I love the addition of the story mode as it shuffles around the skill levels and will go from basic to grandmaster in one sitting.if you enjoy chess you will enjoy this. with ten different 2d chess boards and 2 3d chessboards this is the perfect solution to travel chess (no pieces to lose) ..............except to the computer that is | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Is this rEaLly HaPenninG. This game will hook you in and engross you in it's ingenuity. I have NEVER played a game like this. It's about time a company thought up of something so original and refreshing. You play as a modern day college student who learns of her grandfather's gruesome death. She stumbles upon a book and as she reads each chapter, she experiences it first hand. You'll end up playing from a Roman Legionnaire, Cambodian dancer, to a early 1900's Doctor. Each character uses weapons authentic to it's time. Not only do you have swords and guns at your disposal, you'll have magic spells. What sets this game apart from the others is the Sanity Meter. As you encounter enemies your Sanity Meter will drop and STRANGE things start happening. I won't go into that because you'll have to experience it first hand to know what I'm talking about. With the combination of EXCELLENT game play, graphics and sound, you won't go wrong with this game. So it's up to you to investigate his mansion and unravel the clues to prevent the world from, you guessed it, Eternal Darkness. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
From the not-so-jaded RPGer. I loved this game! True, it only took me a week to finish and I didn't need a hint book, but sometimes it's nice to play a straight-forward game. I like a turn based battle system and the ability to save at any time. This game is great for playing during commercial breaks or when you can't commit several hours in a block since it doesn't require your complete attention at all times. The story is fun and the characters are very likeable. I actually missed them when I finished. The game cuts off in the middle of the story, though. I wonder how they'll do the second half. The graphics were great and I love the Djinn. The puzzles were just easy enough to do in your head, but tough enough to be a challenge that way. By all means do the side quests and try to find all 28 Djinn, it's more fun that way. I didn't have to spend all of my time leveling either, just playing the game gave me all the experience I needed. Basically, it had nothing that usually annoys me about RPGs and thats enough for me. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
zzzzzzzzzzz. this game put me to sleep. once you beat the game with ghost or niobe you don't want to do it with the other player. it's the same story line with 2 different people. thats what i did.(of coarse. for you people who are interested in the game, here are some cheats. every time you turn the game off you have to re-enter the cheats. 0034AFFF-all weapons, 1DDF2556-infinte ammo, 69E5D9E4-infinte focus, 7F4DF451-infinte health, 13D2C77F-level, FFFFFFF1-invisibility, D5C55D1E-multiplayer fighting, and 7867F443-faster logos flight speed. just go into hacking and select cheats exe. just type the codes in and the cheat gets activated. i'm done now. i guess i could stop typing now. i'm tired. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Story Worth Purchasing. As some others have noted, this game is relatively easy when it comes to the actual "tactical" side of things; one is able to pretty much charge into battles as they will, with little actual planning and strategy.
The graphics were appealing, especially the character portraits, though there were a few times the Advance's processor slowed down the game time extensively due to too many sprites on the field, most notably whenever the "Crag Crush" spell is cast.
I found the in-game music to fit appropriately, and I never found myself annoyed or tired of the battle melodies or the between battle song. The sounds characters make when they are vanquished can be quite amusing the first few times heard, actually.
My true reason for writing this review, however, is to bring attention to the game's beautiful and intricate plot-line. I purchased this game on a whim, since I was looking for a way to kill a lot of time while on one of my various trips, saw that Tactics Ogre was a time killer, and went at it. I had no idea that the plot was so thick and rich in character and dialogue! The story flows as smooth as silk and oddly enough, is very believeable. As the player you are able to control certain aspects of the story, but if you want the fulness of it all then you should play the part of the true hero and go after the love interest of the game, Eleanor. She finds the hero on a beach after the first battle of the game, from which the seeds of love are planted. The hero's quest brings him from quaint seaside villiages to treacherous volcanoes, beast ridden forrests and icy ancient ruins, all for the sake of an angel's jealousy for God. (Which becomes very "Dogma-like" in theory.)
If you enjoy games with thick plot and adventure, then I highly suggest this game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Poor durability, but good for night driving and computer/TV screens. UPDATE: I'm done with these glasses, and at least for now, this company. For the second time (and with the second set of glasses), the frames have broken from normal wear and tear use. I was wearing them today and the frame over the left lens just decided to snap apart. Same thing with the first pair of these glasses. Yes they are comfortable, fashionable, and most importantly effective, but I'm not spending money on a product which is as frail as Rhonda Rousey's chin...
Purchased for long-distance nighttime driving... what a difference they made! After driving for nine hours (all in the dark) I had zero eye strain! I also wear them if I know I'll be in front of a computer screen for several hours. Not as noticeable of a difference for looking at screens, but still feel they help.
BEWARE: These lenses are highly susceptible getting dirty are require cleaning at a very high rate. A microfiber towel works well for the smudging. For this reason I can only give 4/5 stars. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Terrible durability in the joysticks. 3 out of 4 purchased have had issues. I ordered four of these total - two white and two black - and so far, two of these controllers are completely unusable, and a third one is in the process of dying. The buttons seem fine, it's the joysticks that die out by losing sensitivity, eventually dying out altogether. In two controllers, the vertical movements are unusable, and in the third controller it's iffy (as in, you can usually roll the joystick around a couple times and it starts working again).
I would have left a better review if I was able to return these items, but as the return policy is admittedly crap, I cannot return these controllers. Nor can I afford them at this time, for that matter, so it seems my gaming days will need to be put on the shelf for a while as far as multiplayer goes. Here's to hoping the last controller survives until I can buy more... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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