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Awesome. I just bought this game about a week ago. And I just have to say that it is without a doubt the coolest game I have ever played. The graphics are awesome, the storyline is great, being the wolf is one of the coolest things I've ever done in a game, and it's Zelda. What else is there to say? Link is the coolest video game character ever, hands down. Sure the game is annoying as all get out sometimes, but it's a Zelda game. You're supposed to run around for hours beating your head against the wall because you can't find how to do something. Then you find it, in a very obvious place, and you have to keep playing. Twilight Princess isn't the best game I've ever played, but it certainly is the coolest. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
GODZILLA. OK FIRST THINGS FIRST. aLL OF YOU WHO HAD GIVIN GODZILLA A BAD REVIEW IM SURE YOU HAVE NO LIFE WHATSOEVER. aLSO THE SAVE FUNCTION DOESNT WORK CUZ YOU CANT SAVE BECAUSE YOU NEED TO EARN THE CHARACTERS AND STAGES SO FOR ALL YOU IDIOTS OUT THERE(LIKE THE ONES WHO GAVE GODZILLA A BAD REVIEW) YOU CANT USE CODES. Now on to a lighter subject. You can be a any monster out of 12(supposedly 14 if godzilla 80s exists) Megalon, Gigan, Godzilla 90's and Godzilla 2000, Mecha Godzilla, Orga, Rodan, King Ghidora,(my personal favorite is next) Mecha King Ghidora, Angurius, and Destroyah. Also for those of you out there who think space Godzilla exists sorry He Doesnt. Now thats only my opinion but IT IS RIGHT. Signed Rob | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hit Me Baby, One More Time. NHL HITZ 20-02 is not a hockey simulation, and if you are looking for 5 on 5 hockey. Dont pick this game up. BUT if you like hard hiting, high scoring, through and through the glass action arcade style, then stop reading this and go pick up the game. The game is not real basic either, it includes skills mode where you try to show your stuff and break the records, franchise mode where u take your created team to the Midway Cup, Exhibition, and the Stanley Cup race. Also there is tons of stuff to unlock...old jerseys, heads for created players, areans, and secret teams. If you are a hockey fan this is a must buy. By yourself the game is amazing, but with friends it only gets better. Graphically the game is quite exceptional, and surpasses the ps2 version, but falls short of the xbox version only in that it has a few less animations that I have seen. If you liked BLITZ or hockey or both or have never really experienced either one, this game is a sure fire A+ game and I highly recommend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not a masterpiece, but interesting. First question: was "Shenmue" hyped beyond its merits? Yes. Now let's move on.
The whole "FREE" moniker is nonsense. Shenmue is an adventure game with some action bits thrown in (primarily two varieties -- the Quick Time Events, which is sort of like participating in a cutscene, and the fights, which are nice but a long way from Soul Calibur). The plot mostly consists -- as it does in most adventure games -- of asking NPC's for information, moving on to the next clue, solving the occasional puzzle. Nothing new here. To all you PC gamers out there I would recommend "Outcast" as an interesting contrast. Yes, the graphics are way worse, but it's more expansive and less linear than this one. An indication of Shenmue's inherent simplicity is the fact that you can't pick your lines in dialogue. Ryo, your surrogate, will always have only one thing to ask NPC's -- the current plot point. This means the game really can't juggle multiple storylines, so in that sense it is incredibly linear. Although you have complete freedom in terms of where you are going to go next, you can only move the plot forward in a highly structured manner.
But let's step back a bit here. Granted Shenmue doesn't live up to the idea that it invented a new genre; but that doesn't mean it's entirely conventional either. I think I have a bead on what Yu Suzuki was trying to do. He was trying to make a game in which the everyday events are as important as the ones that move the plot forward. Where you are so "in the moment" with your character that you are just as engrossed by playing a game of Space Harrier, by watching the rain fall on a fishpond outside your house, by petting a kitten, as you are by seeking vengeance against those who slew your father.
To get the best possible experience out of Shenmue, one must approach it in that spirit, and slow down one's expectations of what "playing the game" is supposed to be like. The graphics are so good that Suzuki very nearly pulls this off; certainly I have spent a lot of time staring at that fishpond, and every store interior is a little masterpiece of virtual production design (I've never seen building-interiors rendered anywhere near as well as this before -- the Buddhist shrine in the Hazuki house is breathtaking in its detail).
The problem is that we don't generally buy computer games so we can pet kittens and admire sunsets in them. We can do that in real life, and the graphics are better (there's tactile and olfactory sensation there, too!). A computer game is presumably something similar to Hitchcock's definition of a movie -- "Life with the boring parts cut out." Shenmue doesn't cut out the boring parts. You must embrace them. You must love them too. And the exciting parts -- let's call a spade a spade -- aren't THAT exciting. I think a game like "Baldur's Gate II" for the PC (admittedly a different genre with far inferior graphics) has about 500 times as much story content for the same price. Remember that no matter how gorgeous the graphics are, they will wear off and the gameplay has to be there too.
It's funny, isn't it, how we can be in awe of the virtual representation of things that are totally mundane. What exactly are we reacting to? In Shenmue you may gasp when you see the perfect detail with which a street scene is rendered -- telephone polls, streetlamps, pedestrians, everything. And yet to see the same thing in real life -- as each of us does every day -- is totally mundane. So what we are reacting to here is not the environment per se (well, a little -- I admit I've never been to Japan, and it is nicely evoked), but the sheer graphical virtuosity of pulling it off inside your TV screen.
Shenmue does retain that lingering fascination, that sense of a pretty little world living in your Dreamcast, so tangible that you can almost touch it. But to be honest, there's not that much game to go along with it. This is one best rented first. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's Final Fantasy, just not quite as good. Well, you'd expect that on the GBA, the graphics and sound would be sub-par, but the voices in this game are more limited than in Metroid Fusion. Still, that doesn't take much away from the game itself. Most of this game's problems spring from the storyline and gameplay quality.
First off, this entire game is spent, not only in turn-based battles, but in turn-based movement from place-to-place, as well. For those who like to be able to move in something resembling real-time, you would be wise to look elsewhere.
The second problem with the gameplay is that it is uproariously difficult to gain experience once you reach a certain level, because after a while, the enemies only give you 1 experience each. I eventually had to force my characters to attack one another to get any sort of experience.
Now the story problems. Unlike most Final Fantasy games, which immerse you in the world, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance only slingshots around the upper atmosphere of the world before returning you forcibly to cold, hard reality. The chocobos, moogles, monsters, magic, castles and so forth are all fake. Illusions. They don't really exist, and because of that, this game feels more like you're playing someone else's Final Fantasy game, rather than living in a Final Fantasy world. The "real" world of the game is just like ours, and I find that to be most disappointing. What's worse, when you return to the "real" world, the fake Ivalice vanishes completely.
It just felt wrong that none of the strange things in the game should be real. It didn't feel like Final Fantasy. It felt more like Earthbound.
On top of that, the game suffers from a terminal case of Themaincharacterisanobnoxioushatefulbratitis. The character of Marche is a person who does things based on some unfounded moral belief, never once questioning that what he wants is right, and entirely willing to go directly through his friends and family to get it. That's the sort of thinking that brings about religious fanatics, and in my mind, it hurts a game to have a character whose attempts at soul-searching are limited to "I need to convince myself of this." Even the ending is bittersweet.
Still, it's Final Fantasy, and although it's possibly the worst Final Fantasy I've played so far, it's still far better than most of the games for a less lucky system like, for example, the Gamecube. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not Worth that $50. This is the GBA verison and not PSP or PlayStation. This game, by its old graphics and poor redone voice-acting is not worth the price. The Playstation/PSP version has better voice-acting, cut-scenes and the graphics are MUCH better. That version also has the option of listening to the game sounds in a "radio" feature. This is a cheap, "redone" version without any of the original or additional features. The graphics are a cheap mixture between PS1 and SNES. The battle sprites the shape of the snes but the dumped colors of the PS1.
As far as pricing goes it is a rip-off. This game can be brought at a MUCH cheaper price, but why buy this when the PlayStation version is better? I literally brought this game used for 5 bucks. Plus often-times the game will "slow" down during battle, even playing on a DS Lite. Not to mention the annoying crayola bright-light graphics. The original is superb in the smoothness of the fighting. Why has the GBA been released as though the original game was a "slow-down" is a mystery.
It is highly suggested to get the original game for SNES or the PSP port. Avoid this rushed, poorly redone version of a good franchise. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Wonderful Game. For whoever it was that asked about the difference between the colors, Red, Blue, and Yellow are exactly the same except that some Pokemon are available only in whichever version you get. Gold and Silver are completely different adventures, and they also have no differences except for the Pokemon. Crystal is the same as Gold and Silver except BETTER! :) Ruby, Sapphire, and, I suppose, Emerald have the same rule.
As for my review for this game, it's excellent! Even at my age, I have fun playing all the Pokemon games, especially this game, and I must tell you, it never gets boring! Every game is different, and each time you discover something new! I highly recommend this game, and the others! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It can be best described as Tomb Raider...with fun and style. Prince of Persia: Arabian Nights is a great game for the Dreamcast! The game reminds me of Tomb Raider (which sucked) but has a lot more to offer...a lot more.
The game is a game designed for "the thinking gamer." Thats right, if you're one of those that get headaches from thinking while playing games then pass this one up. The game is loaded with action but you'll have to use your brain to discover what to do. I can't tell you how much fun and challenging this is.
The only downfall is that when you discover what to do it will no longer be challenging after you beat the game.
The graphics are decent and you do get the Arabian atmosphere when you play. This is a game for the gamer that wants a true challenge. If you're not into thinking then you can pass this one up. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
jigawhat. this is the best game i have probably ever played. the graphics were wonderful. when you walk into the little village and see the cows, with flies all around, with a shine of the cows coat visable, and constant drool falling from the cows mouths, thats when you know they really took their time to make this game special. i swear i could almost smell the stench of the animal. the gameplay is never tedius. there are many different boss fights, which are all origional, and done to perfection. there aare no super hard puzzles, and blasting off the heads of your enemies is fun throughout the game. as the weapons get smaller and more powerful, the enemies change and also become stronger. the scenery is changed quite a few times so you never get tired of running through the same area over and over again. the game looks like a movie, but still has so many strong gaming qualities it's really the best out of both catagories, unlike games like final fantasy x, where it's all cinamatic, and no gameplay. the game is about 25 hours long, which is super long these days, and when i finished i just wanted to restart and keep playing. there are quite a few extra things that get unlocked after you beat it too. most of it i haven't tried because i'm playing through the games again right now. been a resident evil fan forever and this game never disapoints. familiar characters are always poping up, and it leaves you wanting to know when the release of resident evil 5 is coming. if there was ever a perfect game, this would be it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A game with one of the best musical scores & weapons. I got this game hoping that it would surpass the remake. It did in several ways. The music is matching the mood of the game, the detail in the chracter models, environments, & background is just breathtaking. It recaptures the jump out of your seat moment for me. I was freaked out when I was turning the corner & there was a Humanoid Leech coming after me. That's another thing about the game. Besides the mandatory zombies, hunters, spiders & others, there's a new enemy or 2. The Humanoid Leech, a Plague crawler (mutated insect), a frog that seems impossible to kill b/c it's afraid of confronation. I actually felt sorry for the main bad guy because he was betrayed by his own company & assasinated. Besides that this game has some really great music. The gripes that I have with this game is the limited carrying space in the inventory, no item boxes, & the fact that rifle looking weapons like the rocket launcher, the shotgun, hunting gun, & SMG (a bonus weapon) takes up 2 spaces in the inventory screen. I do like the fact however that there's 2 magnums in the game. The normal Desert Eagle model, & a Magnum Revolver. I'd say rent it first to see how you'll like it then if you do like it then buy it for yourself. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Animal. Crossing. Rox. Take it from me, a 13 year-old girl gamer, that this game is 'the cats meow'. I just got it yesturday, and Ive been addicted from the start! Basicly, when you get on the train, you talk to Rover...then you eventually talk to Tom Nooks, owner of the only store in town, who gives you a house, but then you have to pay off a debpt. Its amusing...but September nights 6 - 9 are incredibly boring! All the animals, well...exept one in my case, want to stare at the harvest moon...bt that was ok, since the view WAS amazing...even for a video game! Ive looked forward to this type off game...and here it is! Its kinda hard to get the cash you need to pay off your debt, but once you do, you get to get a bigger house! JOY! ... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Nice Surprise. I only got this game because it was on sale. I bought this and got Jeremy McGrath Motocross free. I wanted the Motocross game so thought, hey two games for the price of one, great. I must tell you I haven't touched another game for about two weeks. It is just that good. It can be difficult at times, like having to grind 180 feet down the power lines behind Dave Mirra's house, and my wife is getting annoyed by the grunting noises she gets for responses now. But if you want a good game and are not worried about the rest of world discussing your disregard for the real world, buy this as soon as you can (if you can get it on sale that's just a bonus) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Resident Evil... that's actually GOOD?! BLASPHEMY! ... but a huge relief. Resident Evil, as a whole, has always been a horrible game series (I'm probably going to get lynched for this, or sued). In every single game, you start out marginally scared by the suspense of the zombies, but after about five to ten minutes you're just tired with them. And the gameplay was always revolving around wandering all over the place looking for items to get more items to move the downright dull plots along. They aren't scary whatsoever. They aren't enjoyable whatsoever. They suck. The awkward control scheme I had no problem with once I got used to it, but the fact is that the controls were perfect for a true survival horror game, but not an action game, which is what RE was (i.e., run around, blow zombies' heads off, rinse, repeat). They only called it "survival horror" because they thought it sounded cool and added a whole bunch of tedious running around looking for important objects that have no realistic value to them. However, although this particular videogame shares the same title as the others, to my relief, it isn't Resident Evil. Thank frickin' god.
I say this isn't Resident Evil for two things: One, it has absolutely nothing to do with the others in terms of plot (except for a familiar lead character), and two, it's good. Really good. Actually, it's downright fantastic. And Resident Evil isn't. I know all the hard-core RE fans (who are more fanatical than the cultists in RE4) are complaining that this isn't Resident Evil, but I say, good riddance. The Resident Evil series was dull and boring, and it was about time they tried to give the title a little pride for once. Actually, the only reason I'm giving this four stars is because it still is called "Resident Evil", which is an insult to it.
I'm not going to blab on about the astounding graphics in this game (just read any customer review on this web site), so I'm going to get down to the core of it: it was fun beyond all reason, it was fast-paced, and scarier than the rest of the pathetic series. Which isn't saying anything, mind you, but this game is startling at times.
What I found most satisfying was that they completely abandoned the qualities that they sloppily mashed together to make the previous games look to be survival horror, and instead, just went the full nine yards and turned it into a mind-blowing action game like you wouldn't believe. As sick as it may sound, the blood and gore effects were some of the most realistic I've seen... it was truly a no-holds-barred bloodbath. And that's what Resident Evil was. It was just burdened by such stupidity that it was horrible. I'm not saying that this sorry excuse for a horror game series was ever good to begin with, but its nice they started anew and cut the crap. Now, RE has a clean slate, and a good foundation to create an actually scary and enjoyable game series (an oxymoron for RE, but still, bear with me for the argument). The Silent Hill games (with the exception of the abhorrent SH4) are still much, much more terrifying, but this is a huge leap for Capcom. Maybe the whole genre will take a turn... for better or for worse. In the case of Silent Hill, changing it like they did for No. 4 was stupid because it became a horrible game, but the components in the previous games always worked, so there was no need to change. *Insert bashing of RE here*.
In short, this is seriously one of the best games I've played. I rended a Gamecube to play this, and I might consider buying one... but I'm sticking with the PS2. HA! IN YOUR FACE!
But, if you own a Gamecube, don't mind the gore, and want a real satisfying action experience, BUY THIS FRIGGAN GAME! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What the. I wanted something that my girlfriend and I could play together on the Gamecube she bought me for my birthday. Keep in mind the last time she owned a console was the Coleco. Keep in mind the last time she was really addicted to a video game was "Tetris" on NES/SNES and maybe a little SimCity (the original).
She asked me to teach her how to play "Metroid Prime." Well, that was out. So off I went to get the Gamecube Player and Tetris Worlds (for the GB Advance).
It's not as bad as some reviews would have you believe, but...well, okay, it's bad. God only knows why they can't come up with a decent Tetris game. They simply never have. Look, people, it's a black background bordered by a visual of the "Kremlin," and some geometric colored blocks. My grandma could program that on a Mac classic. (And she's dead.)
Music: The default background music is some jarring thing. Go into the Options and you can reset the music to the Tetris Russian/Babushka music you're accustomed to. They've got it set to "The Tetris Theme" as a default, but if that's the Tetris theme, then I'm your mama. The REAL Tetris theme can be found as "Faster."
Gameplay: Well, it's still Tetris. Sort of. That's the nicest thing I can say about it. Two annoying options here: "Ghost" piece and "Hold" piece.
The "Ghost" is a shadow of where your piece will fall at the bottom. Good idea, right? Helps you avoid all the times you've accidentally placed an "L"-shaped piece right on top of the skinny long one when you wanted it to go next to Skinny? Forget it. When you're using "Ghost," tapping the down button will sometimes slam the piece right down to the bottom--could just be a bug, but I'm not sure. Get that stuff off.
"Hold" piece was described as thus in the context menu under Options: Allows you to hold a piece until the next round. Man, what's up with that?? That's not Tetris. That's like "crying little girl" Tetris. Off, I say, off!
How's the gameplay? You might think they could at least get that part right (down, right, left, rotate), but you'd be wrong. The controls are twitchy. When you want to advance the piece down a little ways (because, otherwise, it's falling as slow as Rosie O'Donnell in January), tap the down button carefully. Otherwise, one minute it was at the top, the next minute, it's sitting on the bottom.
Perhaps most damning of all are the backgrounds. Dear god, the backgrounds! Who was the video-game mogul who thought, "Hey, let's throw some cheap looking backgrounds--like a weird square shaped cartoon floating next to a seahorse or a weird square shaped cartoon floating next to a penguin--AROUND the Tetris playing field. The kids will really dig that!"
Not only are the backgrounds fugly, but they're distracting as all get-out. You can't concentrate on your little geometric piece when you've got a square flying around the side of your screen.
Pros: Tetris
Cons: Everything not Tetris-like (plenty)
Buy, but only if you're really desperate for Tetris on the GC or GB Advance. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Skating game of the graphic century. From future experiance of the playstation version of this game i knew it would be hard to pull off. But they did it! If i had to say one thing bad about this game i would have to be the charecter select menu. There, all you see are these so called humans that look like blobs with shirts. But when you enter the relm of gameplay you then see where they pute there time and effort. I just got the game yesterday and i can tell you this much. I'am sure that i have just started to begin. Wether in Career Mode, Free Skate, or Single Session this game is sure to keep you hooked for hours. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun game, but has it's flaws. I've only had the game a day, but, I think I've played it enough to share my opinion.
Positives:
Overall, this is a fun game to play. It's very challenging yet the controls are simple. The graphics are good, in my opinion. The beach is well done as well as the surroundings. The player motions look real as if the live game was studied pretty closely. Because it's challenging and fun to look at, it's something I won't be bored with in a week.
Negatives:
Lack of options are disappointing. Especially in World Tour mode. There's no way to change the difficuly level so right off the bat your getting spanked 15-2. I think the moving camera makes it really difficult, too. I think they should have different options for the camera angle. I also don't like the way that the CPU controls your teammate on custom teams. In the beginning, she really stinks. The single worst problem with the game is the audio. The music is pretty canned and the announcer is pathetic and almost annoying.
Bottom Line:
It's fun and challenging and a refreshing diversion from other games out there. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Strategy RPGs don't get better. This is one of the best RPGs I have ever played.
1) The cool emblem system. This is one of the best features. Some emblems give you more power, others allow you to change to a different character class, others take away stats for bad things you do, and others are there just to say you have.
2) The story is very good. There are multiple endings that can be affected from when you first start the game, to the very last stage.
3) It is one of the better battle system styles. While most RPGs have you play in the small unmovable parties, in Tactics Ogre you move around to different squares. Think Final Fantasy Tactics and you have it.
4) The special characters are cool because of how they directly affect the story.
All in all this is a very good RPG. If you liked FFT then buy this game, if you like RPGs buy the game, anyone else? Rent it and see, you never know... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Too Easy In My Opinion. I bought THPS3 shortly after Christmas and at first i was thrilled by what this game gave me to play. Going back to the goal based missions for unlocking levels is good after in THPS2 when you had to earn money and then buy levels and upgrades for your skater. The graphics are great, much better than on the PS2. There are not many moves you can perform though. This game didn't take me long to beat either even though i did not have a lot of Tony Hawk experience beforehand. The creating of skaters and parks is great too. However, this game has little replay value. The multi-player modes are not good at all and the soundtrack will quickly get annoying. The goals are too easy and the 3 competition levels are hard and annoying and frustrating because you want to move on to the next level. This is a great game. However, rental is probably the answer because you will most likely beat it before you must take it back. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Poorly designed. I picked up this game because I've always loved Pokemon, Dragon Warrior Monsters, and the like. I was hoping for all the fun of those games, but with a fresh plot, world, and set of monsters.
At first, the game looks promising. The graphics are bright and crisp. The anime-style dialogue interludes are cool, and the plot starts off interestingly enough. It's once you start to get down to the meat and potatoes gameplay, though, that the problems start appearing.
Recruiting new monsters is a mystery. The "diplomacy" system of recruitment is a unique idea, but I hadn't a clue how to use it. I was forced to rely on arbitrary selections and luck.
Battling itself is standard turn-based fighting a la DWM. No complaints here, although it is a bit boring.
All this might not have been so bad, except for one "brilliant" *cough* decision on the designers' part: your creatures cannot level up. It was vaguely mentioned that there was a "lab" somewhere where I could fuse them to make them stronger, but as far as I could tell, I wouldn't be reaching it for a while. And in the meantime, I was left with no incentive to battle, or even keep playing. Games like DWM and Pokemon rely on the addictive quality of leveling up and gaining new power and skills; without this, DemiKids falls apart.
And with no new abilities or levels to look forward to, you begin to notice something: the utter lack of plot or direction. Your character, Akira, is told that he possesses demon powers, is spirited away to an alternate dimension, and meets the demon king's right-hand man; yet he asks no questions, thus getting the player no answers, and can manage no better response than "Whatever, let's get this over with." Am I missing something here?
In short, DemiKids is a mess of aimless wandering, annoying dialogue, and pointless battles. Just talking about this heap makes me want to go play DWM 2 again. I think that I will go do just that, and I reccomend that you do, too. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Decent game, but no cheats. The game is fun, but without a cheat available to unlock levels, this game is worthless. My son likes exploring the levels, but he is too young to "complete the goals". A level code would be great, but none exist. I have scoured the internet and all the codes are bogus. I tried to complete several "goals" and a few are extremely hard (and annoying). I cannot get out of the Boston level on Story Mode (skating that moving RV half pipe is frustrating!)and may just quit trying soon. Games like Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks makes me want to play for HOURS until I finish, but this game is fine in small 30 minute doses. The graphics are good as is most of the music. Character faces are a bit creepy (does no one blink?) but you can tell who is who for the most part. Worth 20 bucks, but not a cent more. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Fun War Game. Battalion Wars combines strategy, command decisions and shooting with a format that takes the gore out of war. If you are not a fan of bloody life-like shooter games, but enjoy the strategy of winning a battle you will like this game. The missions are challenging, but very doable. You can complete a mission, but since you are graded on speed, tactics and power, the game stays interesting by going back to try and improve your score.
I bought it for my son and we both have enjoyed learning it and trying to outdo each other in getting the best score for each mission. The only thing lacking is a multiplayer mode that would allow us to battle together at the same time. Still, this is one of the best war games on any platform. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Simply Stunning. Picture Hitler. Now picture the exact opposite, and you get F-Zero GX. This game is the king of all racers. I've played all types of racers, the hardest combat simulators, even the legendary Rush 2049, and F-Zero outscores each of them in every mode, except having a multiplayer war round of fighting, which is a major low. But the courses are amazing, the soundtrack is worth dying for, and you can't find a harder game on the market. I have been doing games for over 8 years, and every game I have beat, except one: F-Zero GX. I have over thirty-five different games, and none of them even compare to the challenges faced by you and the legendary F-Zero Supersonic Hovercrafts. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A handheld Tactics Ogre worthy of its console predecessors. OK. First off, Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis is a sidestory (the intro calls it an "excerpt") that's only tangentially related to the three games in the larger Ogre Battle Saga. It takes place 22 years before the events chronicled in those three games - Ogre Battle, Tactics Ogre, and Ogre Battle 64. It's not a GBA remake of the original Tactics Ogre (although that would be nice).
Now that that's out of the way, let's get to the game. Like the original Tactics Ogre, this game is a strategy/RPG much like Final Fantasy Tactics (which boasted many of the same designers, and which has been announced for GBA release). It's completely two-dimensional, and in graphics greatly resembles the original TO, though the colors are much more vivid this time around. What this means is that the graphics are about Super NES quality - not at all bad for a handheld system.
The difficulty has been reduced from the previous games. I consider this a good thing, as its predecessor especially had a tendency to be unbalanced. This doesn't, however, mean it's easy or simple - there's enough in this little cartridge to keep you playing for a couple of months, at least.
The sound is unfortunately tinny coming from the GBA speakers, but with headphones it should be better. The music is also nice, except for the aforementioned tinniness.
In this game, you play Alphonse Loeher, a young knight who has come to the island of Ovis with his commander Rictor. As in the other Ogre Battle games, eventually you fall out with your original group and must forge a new path of your own, determined by your decisions. There are two distinct routes (that I know of), each of which has its own special characters and sidequests. Two words: replay value. Lots of it.
This was the game that prompted me to get a Game Boy Advance, and I haven't regretted it one bit. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another point of view. In the last game, you were left off sailing in Babi's boat after the lighting of Venus lighthouse, and the death of the fusion dragon. Your role in the last game was to prevent the lighthouses from being lit, for fear of world destruction. You find in this game however, you must light those same lighthouses for that very same reason. The switching of roles was a great idea for this rpg series.
In this game you take up the role of the former 'enemy' Felix. You travel the world trying to do the very thing you were trying to prevent in this game's predecessor. The swap in characters is hard to get used to at first, but is a nice twist in the game's already intricate plot. And even tho you are not Isaac any more, you do meet up with him later in the game. (he TALKS!!)
You can start the game as if you've never played before, or you have the option of transferring your data via code. I'll tell you, typing in that horribly long code is harder and more frustrating than ANY cave, monster or boss in the entire game!!! The upside is that you can remain at the same level you were at when you ended the game. Plus you'll have a ridiculous amount of money, items, and dijinni--and that's always good!
The story of the first game was indescribably magnificent, but as you learn the other side, it gets even better. Through the entire game your filled with the wonder of this really awesome world, and in the end your left craving more. And did you ever wonder why the game is called 'golden sun'? Well, you find out in this game, but it leads you to believe there will be a new game in the near future featuring Isaac as the main character. (yay!) Buy hey, ya never know!
All the original glamour and charm is left perfectly intact in this game. Unlike most game sequels out there, you find that this one actually improves on the original instead of ruining it. This is probably the best sequel I've played since LUNAR 2, and that was one GREAT game!! And as for as rpgs go, this one is definitely a classic in the making. The brilliance and beauty that you witness in this game is a rare occurrence, and you won't find any other games like it, certainly not on game boy advance.
This game provides you with the wonderful opportunity to break away form the boring reality of everyday life. No school, no homework, just some monster killing fun!! With the beautiful graphics and backgrounds, and the amazing story, golden sun is an excellent game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
GREAT GAME. I am 14 years old and I love the game of basketball. I play on the school team. For anyone who likes basketball, this is the game for you! Even if you don't like the sport that much, it is still an excellent game and you can play with ease. You can control the difficulty of the opponent to make it easier or really hard. The game has the best graphics I have ever seen for a basketball game and I have played other games at my friends houses (NBA 2K2, NBA Street). This game has sweet dunks and awesome replays. There are so many options you can even change the type of replays in the game along with the rules you want on or off. The franchise is awesome and I still haven't gotten to the playoffs yet. The create a player is so detailed! You control all of their skills and even the hair on their arms! As you play with that player you can gain new points to increase the players skill. Also, this game only takes up 7 blocks! Arcade mode is awesome when you don't want the realistic physicd because you can jump like 15 feet in the air. It is sweet! 3-point contest is cool, too. Get this game, it is the best basketball game out there! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cool complation on 1 disc. Well, this a cool game, but I don't play it much, but maybe I do. Here's the rating I give for all 7 regular games...
Sonic The Hedgehog 1: Great game, but Sonic cant use spin dash, but still pretty cool. 10/10
Sonic The Hedgehog 2: BEST GAME!!! Tails's 1st appearance, & cool 2-player action, & lots of stages!!!! 10/10
Sonic The Hedgehog 3: Cool game, but pretty hard. I cant beat Aquitaic Zone 1 yet, but I will soon thoh. I like this game thoh, & Knuckle's 1st appearence. 9/10
Sonic & Knuckels: Cool game, & u can play as Sonic or Knuckles, & its better than Sonic 3 but kinda harder. 9/10
Sonic Spinball: 3d best game on here!!! U can use Sonic pinball-shaped, and go through only 4 long levels by warping alot. Play this 1, folks! 10/10
Dr. Robotnicks Mean Bean Machine: No worst game on here or this 1ns not wither, but this 1ns pretty fun & weird. Its like a bean tetris, & u put lots of shapes down. its weird 2 brake them & get 2 next levels thoh. 5/10
Sonic 3D Blast: Some people hate this one, but I love it. Well, Sonic's not really 3D in this one, but cool. U have 2 rescue Flickies, & their's something weird with Knuckles & Tails thoh. 10/10
Good complation game with movies, comin book covers, etc. People should buy this anytime. They should make Sonic Mega Collection 2! With the games... Sonic CD, Sonic Adventure, Sonic Jam, Sonic Blast, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Advance, & Sonic Advance 2. PICK IT UP! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I do love these glasses. I do love these glasses, but beware: The frames break VERY easily, seemingly for no reason at all. I'm on my third pair of these. The first pair cracked around the lens, an earpiece broke off the second pair, and now an earpiece has cracked right at the hinge. I should note that the most strenuous thing I do with these is put them on and take them off. I even keep them in the provided bag. They just...break. I have emailed the company. We'll see how they respond.
Edit: I have heard back from the company, and their response began with, "I honestly recommend you go with a stronger frame". Perhaps I will, Gunnar, namely your competitor's. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best Wii Drive Reacement deal out there. This drive replacement is the best deal and exceeded way beyond my expectations. Games play and load way faster and smoother. Totally better then the stock drive and for less then $30 including shipping. I Google searched and even searched all over eBay for the best deal and quality and after a long search I found this seller's item. I could not beat the description and reviews which was 100% accurate once I received my package. And on top of that it only took a few days from the time I placed my order to the time it arrived at my door. I recommend everyone needing a Wii replacement drive to purchase this item from this seller. Trust me you will be very satisfied and glad you did. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great graphics for a GBA sports game. The two things I love about this game is the graphics when hitting/pitching and I also like the fact that it keeps track of your players stats throughout the season.
It can be a bit too easy at times (I've now won 15 games in a row at the intermediate level and my best player, Ryan Klesko, has 21 triples in 27 games), but that's part of the fun.
Does not have a two-player function which is too bad. It gets boring sometimes always having to play against the computer.
Not the greatest baseball video game around, but probably the best one for the GBA. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Review of Soul Calibur 2 on the Game cube. I bought this game as i had read a review for it and it had scored huigh points. Now im not into beat em ups, i own Super Smash Brothers Melee and thats it, but Soul Calibur 2 has realy surprised me. There are fifteen starting of character, and 8 to unlock. The special character for this console is Link. He isn't on anyother consoles.
Their are plenty of types of moves, and for each charictar their are several throws, many horizontal and vertical attacks, including countless combinations.
The only way i can put it down, is that their appear to be no mulitplayer co-opretive. I haven't got very far yet,but i haven't seen any battles where more then two people fight. But it could always be a special feature i suppose.
The graphics are amazing, and so is the sound. Each charictar has lots of quotes that they say during certain combinations and attacks, and victorys.
also, this beat em up is based around weapons a lot, on the weapons master mode you can buy new swords, daggers, whips and axes, for your charictars.
All in all, a great game that i would recommend to everyone, even if they aren't big beat em up fans, not unlike me. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best groundbreaking Capcom fighters ever . Like I said, I've played a lot of Street Fighter games in several arcades and I'm truly amazed with each and every one of them (except for some of the Street Fighter EX series). Street Fighter Alpha 1 and 2 were excellent games and they sold well in the console market. Street Fighter Alpha 3 improved over all of the Street Fighter games when it first came to the Arcade and PlayStation. When the Dreamcast came out, I had second thoughts about the PlayStation version. I have no problem with the PlayStation version, but the only thing I hated about it was the loading times. On the superior Dreamcast version, there are absolutely no loading times in this one. The graphics moved at a solid framerate, the gameplay still remained solid, and for the first time ever, you can duke it out with people from around the world using online play ! This is the first Street Fighter game to ever achieve and online play feature. Remember that sorry excuse for a Street Fighter, Dan Hibiki ? Well his Shinku Gadouken can go faster and farther (but stops at a certain point) and now it looks bigger than before ! You get to play as several characters like Evil Ryu, Fei Long (the Bruce Lee look-alike), T. Hawk, E. Honda, Ken, Chun Li, Ryu, Charlie, Blanka, Rainbow Mika, Gen, and more ! Wanna add a Street Fighter game in your Dreamcast library ? Get this one ! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
surprisingly good, well-rounded. You get the gist from the other reviews. The graphics are great (for what they are supposed to be- similar to the movie style animation), the sound is great, and it is just a really enjoyable, well-rounded game.
So many games that are made from a movie or television show are just a waste of time- poor production values, poor design, poor programming, etc. It would be easy to think this would be another case of that. This is a rare exception! You could love this game and have no idea who Wallace and Gromit are.
My wife liked it, my daughter liked it (she's 9) and it has enough depth that you can just keep playing it for a long time. There are some challenging parts, especially for younger players- but with a little help I think everyone should enjoy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
the Ninja Turtles are back - GBA review - JKrahn. Ok, I'll tell you right of the bat. I'm a little biased here, since I'm a fan of the Ninja Turtles. But I'll try no to be. Personally, I enjoy games with different characters to choose from, and different strengths and weaknesses with each character. Of course the turtles each have their signature weapons. Donatello has the longest range with his staff. Michelangelo has his lightning-fast nunchaku. Leonardo has his powerful katana swords, and Raphael, his fury attacks with his sai blades. The moves look great, the graphics in this game are pretty good. The story line follows almost exactly that of the new Ninja Turtles tv series. But the game is way too short. The only levels that keep you from beating the game, are the final levels where you fight the Shredder. One thing they did that was unique to this game is that they split it up so that each of the turtles had 4 levels to beat. If you want to go according to the show, this was a good move for the makers of the game. But I kinda wish I could've done some of the levels with a different turtle. But some of the levels were designed in such a way that it would be impossible. For instance, in one of Mikey's level there is an area only Mikey would be able to get up, since he has a wall-jump move no one else has. Well... now that I think of it, Raph could do it too, since he can climb walls with his blades, but my point still stands. Anyways, despite the flaws in this game, it is very enjoyable. Each turtle has one level where they are on some kinda vehicle or something. Leo uses the Sewer Slider to destroy robots, Don dodges missles on his Hang Glider, Mikey collects crystals on his Skateboard, and Raph races Casey Jones on the Shell Cycle. The game also has 3 difficulty levels to choose from. So if its to easy for you, bring it up to hard. Its as simple as that. I give this game 4 stars. Any Ninja Turtles fan out there should check this game out. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a very fun interacting rpg game. this game is excellent. haven't gotten to far in it cuz i got alot going on, but what i've played so far i like they have like 4 or 5 different monsters(that help u fight) to choose from just have to word it right, but make sure u save before u pick ur monster, cuz if u don't like it just remember what u picked when u talk to the summoner and restart the game and just pick something different, try them all(they have a monster that is robot, a woman, a cat like creature(or something with floppy ears), a guy with a horn in the middle of his forehead(do u remember him?), and a few other monsters to choose from. I love how u make ur own weapons and how u have to collect the items from monsters to make ur weapons. The story line is awsome too(it's alittle like final fantasy in that aspect, but thats where the simularities end), u could be the sweetest person or the grumpiest or u could be in the middle not to nice, not to mean, u can also be smart or forgetful. there r so many ways to interact with this game so many choices! then u have different weapons to choose from like a spear, axe(good for giving your enemy more damage, but is a little slow so don't use if ur enemy is stronger),a sword (which is good for starting with it's quicker and easier to move with to get those monsters), and 2 or 3 other weapons (i can't remeber what they were) that u make and then u evenually get recipes to make stronger weapons of your choice. My favorite weapons are they sword (hence the name of the game) and the axe which is good if ur fighting weaker enemies and collecting items for forging ur weapons(the axe kills them quicker but makes u move slower). haven't used spells quite yet but i will soon. It's an excellent game for anyone that likes rpg's, taking the time to make ur own items or just like to fight. U have complete control when u fight, u'll have to go after ur enemy to attack him or jump, duck or backup to avoid ur enemies attack, i was confused when i first started playing, but once u figure out how to time ur attacks and learn how to avoid getting attacked, u'll already feel like a strong warrior on the first few tornaments, but they do get tougher the more tornaments u win and the deeper u go in the dungeons(which u have to go down in to so u can become strong enough to beat the person u will be up against in the tornament). You'll have to find what weapon ur tournament enemy uses so u can match him( example: don't use an axe if your tournament enemy is using a spear u will be to slow if one of them attacks u, ur better off going with the spear too or the sword(which i love)and make sure u make the strongest weapon that u can at ur level or u'll be wiped out quickly and will have to spend more time in the dungeon to make ur self just as strong or stronger than ur tournament enemy), make sure u talk to everyone and look everywhere u never know what you'll find out about the story or what u might get from the townspeople(u aren't the only 1 competeing for the summoner spot, there are more swordcraft apprentices like u, that want that spot.{maybe u'll make a friend and u'll definitly will make enemies}. there's alittle of something for everyone in this game, but the story line is alittle on the kiddie side but is still good remember ur just a kid when u start playing with the choice of being a girl or a boy(love games that give u a gender choice), but you'll soon be the knight in shining armor and maybe take ur fathers place with the other famous summoners. Can u become the strongest summoner like ur father was? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome. There is doubt about it, this was the game that showed the dreamcast could be a major competitor. Being a big fan of the arcade version, I must say(for the billionth time), that this one surapasses the arcade version. This is a very strategic fighting game, And it is extremely deep gameplay. Although my only compaint is that a button masher can beat the computer. That is my compliant about all 3-d fighting game(as opposed to earlier, Street Fighter2, And Street fighter alpa, series games.), is that button mashing can get you over. Although, in 3-d fighting games(like Tekken and, of course Soul Calibur), you cant pull off impressive,beautiful,combos with just button mashing. For the most part, this game has alot of relay value, lots of of unlockable characters. The mssion mode, which adds even more to replay value, and the cool museum mode. In my opinion, Time attack mode, is useless. The survival mode, while great, is just too easy. Another problem, the final Boss, Inferno. He is pretty easy as well. But this is common in 3-d fighters. But all in all this is a solid fighting game. It is just a bit too easy. Even ultra hard mode, can be easily won by a competent Soul Calibur player.(although button mashers can win the first two stages). This game is a must-have for Dreamcast owners. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NHL 2004. Hey,i am 12 years old and i have been a hockey player for 8 years. I am an all-american hockey player. Meaning i have colledge scouts looking at me already! Well enough with the small talk,so as you can see i must know alot about hockey. Well this game is VERY realistic and is really quite true by all of the plays. The player also look alot like they really do in real life too(which is wierd to see in a game)The game isn't like the other NHL games seeing it doesnt have big hits and like shot clocks. This is very different from the others because it has 36 European teams. You can also make your own team and create your own rink,but best of all you can make your own players.
Overall this is a great game and i hope many of you gamers will decide to go and check this game out after reading my review. Have a good time to all you new buyers to this game,hope you enjoy iy..........oh, and by the way. If you ever have the chance to sign up for hockey take the chance! :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best game ever. I had a game boy advanced and then a ds. I played this game so much my mom had to buy the game twice. I am so dreadfully upset that I can no longer play it because now I have a 3ds and it's not compatible. I would buy it a 3d time if EA games made it (like they did with Zelda Ocarina Of Time) exactly the same for the 3ds. It was an awesome game.
As I have gotten older I recognize people from books and sayings I have now as a young adult have hears or read. I loved how you in normal sim style make your character how ever you want and make their place how you like it. I loved the pets and the best part was the quests!
Bring this game back PLEASE! I will always love EA but this was the best game they made. Period. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A fun game. 2/5/2003
Pikmin is a really innovating and amusing game that deserves 5 stars. I've already played it and finished it and I wouldn't feel well if I put it less than that. Many people say that this game should be bigger and that they feel "stress" while playing it because of the limited time in a day and also the limited 30 days to acomplish your goal, but I can tell you that this makes the game funnier, more challenging and realistic.
The music is very good and apropiate, and I love the one when the day ends.
The graphics are very good. The enemies look very funny and everything fits perfectly.
I strongly recommend this game for everyone who wants to have a lot of fun and accepts the innovation and creative ideas that change the world of videogames.
This game made me feel happy while playing it, and I completely agree with the guy who says that Star Fox Adventures is everything except a funny game. I seriously doubted to buy Pikmin, because I didn't think it would be very good, and it wasn't until 2 months ago that I found it at a very good price that I decided to buy it, so search for it and do the same I did. Even knowing that Pikmin 2 is coming I recommend you not to lose the chance to play the original besides the second part. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
EA Sports hits a hole in one with TW 2003. This game is perhaps one of the best sport games available for the Gamecube. If you enjoy the game of golf and video games, this is the perfect combination of both. The graphics are intense and the action is incredible. There's nothing like hearing the ting of the metal driver striking the ball for a 345 yard drive right down the center of the fairway (what I wouldn't give to be able to do THAT on the course!). Not only is the action enjoyable but the game offers the challenge of creating your character, earning money by winning events, and using those winnings to enhace your players abilities.
The best part of the game??? Well, that has to be the price...Go Gamecube! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great GAME get hooked on Fantastic Four. I'm writing this review because like everyone else...I love the comic book universe. I'm also writing this so that it helps people make up there minds on whether to purchase this game or not. Because I'd like to assist in boasting sales for this game so that a sequel can be made. The last Fantastic Four game was made back in the Playstation 1 era nearly 8 years ago. There is no reason why nearly a decade has to pass by before a new FF video game was made. Just to give you a brief summary Marvel Enterprises was in bankruptcy hell back in the late 90's cause it seems like no one buys comic books anymore & that industry seemed to be dying very slowly. Comic book stores are like Kentucky Fried Chicken. You love it but there's not too many around. Its Marvels fault anyways because all the good artist went to Image comics & they got nothing but LOSERS to draw their iconic titles such as (X-Men, Fantastic Four, Spiderman, etc). So Marvel was brought out & now it was more accessible for their characters to hit the big screen as oppose to the mid 90's where it was just so difficult for movie comic book projects to get off the ground. The loss for Marvel is that they only get 5% out of all movie earnings. So if Spiderman 2 raked in 280 million in US movie ticket sales Marvel would only receive 5%. Anyways let me get to the game. It's a GREAT GAME. Since the end of the 2-D era it's just been so rare to find a good or decent Action Adventure side scrolling beat em up game. The days of great action/ beat em up games like Streets of Rage 2 & Gunstar Heroes were gone. Almost every comic book tuned video game ends up being a TRAGEDY (BATMAN, SUPERMAN). I have no idea why. This is a great game & very fun in 2 player mode. Even when you're playing alone its still great cause you get to change between all 4 characters to solve a mission or stage. So during a mission you get all 4 characters on screen fighting even though you're only controlling one heroes the computer controls the other ones. The game design is great but I feel it could have been better & prettier considering how far we have come in the video game industry. Games like Zelda look beautiful & sometimes I wish more detail & artistry would have been brought into the manufacturing process of this release. The game seems to follow the movie story line but adds in multiple enemies from the comics to not ruin the game. Because it would be boring if it was only Dr. Doom you were fighting against. You get a numerous amount of villains from the comics making an appearance in the game to bring down the Fantastic Four. You also get all the actors from the movie voicing their video game counterparts. Each character has special abilities & talents which you need to complete certain stages. For example Mr. Fantastic AKA Rich Reed is a computer wiz & can unlock certain doors. Sue Storm AKA Invisible Woman gets to use her invisibility & force field wielding powers to complete her objects & it goes on. You get to choose between the 4 characters in certain stages you can switch between them anytime or have your friend join in. Johnny Storm AKA Human Torch never stays on the ground. He hovers & flies & attacks from above without his feet ever touching the ground. What is great is that they didn't make the THING move slow. If you look at past games like the HULK on XBOX or the HULK in Capcom fighting games they made him move really slow. With huge characters from comics it always like that including the Juggernaut. So the THING moves really fast & has great strength to his advantage. Along the way in completing your fight stages you get to unlock new moves. Just a great game overall & what's great is their POWERS. You get to utilize them so well & it's not like some other games when it's so hard to execute the hero's special moves. You also get to run around famous Manhattan locales beating up everything including totally destructible environments. You can tear up trash cans, mailbox's, pick up cars & Etc. It was great to fight Mole Man in Grand Central Station because I have to pass that terminal everyday to get to work. AMAZING!!!!! Out of 5 stars I give it a 4.5. Very minor flaws & there's always room for improvement in the sequel. I prey there's a sequel to the game & movie. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Outdated technology with great episodes. This Game Boy Advance Video features four episodes from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Johnny Bravo, Ed, Eddn' Eddy, and Courage The Cowardly Dog. It has a fantastic title menu showing you a small preview of each episode and the listing of four of the episodes. You have the option of clicking on the episode and watching it from the beginning or you can select what chapter you left off on. Once you select an episode, it gives you a quick instructions guide on how to watch the video in case you want to pause it, fast forward, rewind, etc. The quality of each episode is pretty poor comparing to DVD quality. It's not terrible where it becomes unwatchable, but it's very noticeable and it makes me want to switch back over to using Netflix in a heart beat. The quality of the picture looks very compressed; you can notice missing pixels and frames being skipped in order to make room on the GBA cartridge. The audio is pretty good, although it's pretty rough to listen to after watching an episode or two. I can hear every word the character says without any trouble and the intro songs are still pretty good. Watching this on the Game Boy Advance SP and using the backlight, there is a pinkish tone to the color of the screen which makes it less comforting to watch these episodes. Although watching it on the Nintendo DS lite is much better as it gives better saturation of color, light, no pink toned backlight, and the screen isn't as reflective.
So what's the point of even buying these episodes for the GBA? Well, I wanted to have one when I was a kid and plus the price was less then $2. Netflix requires internet access while this doesn't. It could be a great inexpensive gift to a kid who enjoy watching these episodes. Although DVD episodes would be the kinder gift to give...
The three stars that I'm giving this product is mainly because I still enjoy these episodes. The quality bites and the audio is rough, but it's decent enough to enjoy. I wouldn't dare to spend more then what I have already. I bought one to see what it would be like. There isn't much information being given on the internet about these Game Boy Advance videos. If anyone has any questions, I'll be happy to answer them. I'm gonna post a few pictures from what you can see while watching these episodes. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My favorite Pokemon generation of all time. I've had this game since December 2002. Pocket Monster Ruby and Sapphire were the 3rd generation RPGs that made it's Game Boy Advance debut back on November 20, 2002.... in Japan.
I was so excited to look forward to these games back then and of course pre-ordered Sapphire about a week before the Japanese launch.
I loved playing this game so much, that I can still get addicted for hours and never get bored.
Well... the story of these games goes like this. Haruka or Yuki moves into a new home in the regional world of Hoenn. Setting up the clock, socializing, and getting to know the Pokemon world until you discovered that Professor Omadaki is in a dangerous situation with a wild Pokemon.
Pick one out of the 3 Pokemon you want to use, whether it's Kimori, Achamo, or Mizugorou. Beat the Pochiena and now your adventure begins.
Like usual, Pokemon training, catching, battles 'n trades, gym leaders, and growing your Pokemon Database known as Zukan (PokeDex).
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, believe it or not were the first games to permit cross region multiplayer link whether 2~4 players are playing the Japanese and/or US versions, however you can't mix records between the Japanese and English/International versions of these games.
Also, in Sapphire you'll encounter Team Aqua every now and then because they want to control and flood the entire world. Team Magma and you can stop them from reaching Kaioga.
If you have Pokemon FireRed/Leaf Green and completed those games (beat the Pokemon Champion and get the Ruby/Sapphire emeralds), you can trade from those games with Ruby/Sapphire regardless of language, but it has to be done with a genuine GBA Link Cable. Only till then you'll get the National Dex after those trades.
If you have the other Pokemon games on DS, DSi, and 3DS, then there's a great chance you could transfer your legitimately caught Pokemon from Ruby/Sapphire all the way up to X/Y/Z and OmegaRuby/AlphaSapphire of the Nintendo 3DS, but first you'll need Pokemon Bank which you can find on the 3DS eShop for free download and in-app that'll be 500 per year. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Harvest Moon I've Played. I've played Harvest Moon on the SNES, Playstation, Playstation 2, and the Gamecube (A Wonderful Life) before playing this iteration in the series.
Harvest Moon: Magical Melody has the best balance in farming and interaction with the townsfolk I've seen in a Harvest Moon yet.
FARM-LIFE
There are at least five different crops to plant in each season and you take into account the fertility of the land (you can supplement it with fertilizer. Livestock is limited to a few different types including cows, chicken, horses, sheep, and maybe one or two more to be found/unlocked further in the game. As usual, you get a dog near the beginning of the game. You get a second pet later as well (you'll see what it is).
TOWNSFOLK
There are plenty of townsfolk for your farmer to get to know. Enough to substantially mitigate any sense of monotony you may have as you water your plants and tend your livestock every day in the game. There are several festivals each season and there are benchmarks with each townsperson where they will come give you a gift (once you reach a certain level of closeness with them. You need to fulfill certain requirements to have all of the characters move into town (i.e., ship a certain amount of ore/herbs/clay; plant a certain number of trees).
MARRIAGE/COURTSHIP
In my opinion, this is a necessary feature in each Harvest Moon game (which is why that futuristic one on the PSP fails). As it was in any good Harvest Moon, you can get to know members of the opposite sex and marry one of them. If you play a male, there are 10 women to date. As a female, there are 10 men to date.
MAGICAL MELODY
If you are familiar with Achievements on the Xbox 360 or Trophis on the PS3, Magical Melody has something quite similar (although you can't go online and brag as you could with the PS3 or 360): Notes. When you hit milestones and accomplish things in the game, you will be rewarded with a Note. These Notes, to me, are primarily there to give you a sense of accomplishment. It makes you want to continue to play. Of course, the "main purpose" of the game is to collect Notes in order to revive the Harvest Goddess.
FINAL WORD
If you have ever liked Harvest Moon and own either a Gamecube of Wii (remember Wii-owners, your Wii can play GC games), you definitely should give this game a try. And for folks who have never tried Harvest Moon, this is definitely a great one to start on. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best games on gamecube. A wonderful game with a great story. It is very challenging to get A ranks on the levels compared to the dreamcast I probably have only 10 but it's fun to try. The game is very short you can finish in probably a little under a week but trying to get all 180 emblems is a challenge. The knuckles and Rouge levels drag on forever you can speed them up a little if you can find the sunglasses for knuckels in knuckles last level but i don't know if you can do that for rouge. make sure you beat both hero and dark because there is another story where they team up. you'll need to because if you don't you'll fell pretty confused about the story. if you can collect all 180 emblems which means you must get A rank on every single mission you get a 3-D version of Emerald hill zone the first level of the first sonic game. This game is worth the buy just don't belive the rumors of a super mega ultimate chao that are on some sonic websites. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NFSU vs. SRS.....And the winner is. Stree Racing Syndicate. This is defintely the best Street Racing game that has ever hit game consoles. You can rome around and do basically anything you want to. Trick out over 40 cars, Race for some girls,cash and better yet your opponents wheels. The only hing that is a downfall is how the car gets damaged. It's way better than Need For Speed Underground's (NFSU) and it also makes it very realistic, don't get me wong. But it makes the gameplay go down, because you hve to take money and go repair it. If you do not then your Horse power as well as overall car performance will go down. And car repairs can range from $189- $6,000. Overall I give this game a 4.999, only being downplayed because of the damage. If you are a true Street Racer or gmer. You would DEF-INI-TELY get this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A nice upgrade to an already great game. Mortal Kombat is great for pushing the envelope for blood and violence in video games. If you don't already own MKIII then pick up Ultimate MKIII. MKIII is a great game on its own, but this upgrade just adds to its greatness. My brother and I saved up money and bought MKIII the day it came out. It was surpassed our expectations. MKII had great characters, combos, and fatalities. MKIII had more characters, more combos, and even had more types of end moves (e.g. Babalities, Animalities). Ultimate just adds to the foundation that MKIII has already built. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I seriously hope this wasn't on purpose. I am a hardcore Zelda fan, but I really don't know what Nintendo was thinking on this one. After games like Ocarina of Time and A Link to the Past, I was really expecting something that would live up to the Zelda legend.
Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask set new graphical standards for the series, and this game totally obliterated those accomplishments. Nintendo's experimentations, of course, should be praised, and granted, the graphics did not turn out as horrible as many, including myself, expected. However, that excellent eye candy that was the former Link has transformed into what looks like a bad comic strip. This new look may be fit for other games, such as Viewtiful Joe, but for Zelda? I think not.
The difficulty level of the game has also taken an incredible drop. OoT had the perfect balance of difficulty, in my opinion. The Water Temple, for example, offered a great challenge without proving too irritatingly difficult. Wind Waker, however, is far too easy throughout. I went through the entire game without approaching death. The only decent challenge in this game is the collection of optional items, including heart pieces and bottles.
The plot, although decent, lacked much that was present in previous games. Almost everything is far too predictable for my tastes. The fighting system, however, has improved in my opinion: counterattacks are actually pretty fun and creative, but just further ruins the challenge of the game as it becomes easier to kill without being so much as touched. The sailing and water navigation theme of the game quickly becomes annoying, especially before you arm yourself with the ability to quickly move across the waters via a new tune. I really don't want to sit through those monotonous seas as my boat sails across the map just to get to another island. Water scenes rarely change: occasionally you might discover a water-dwelling monster or a new island, but not often.
Overall, Wind Waker is a pale imitation of the older, more classic Zelda games. It has become less of a game for all age groups, and more aimed towards young children. Although not entirely dissapointing, it certainly won't fulfill your gaming needs for any acceptable period of time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
ecco or echo. When I was a kid obsessing over my NES console, I never really had any desire to own a Genesis. That is, until I saw pictures of Ecco the Dolphin. This game simply had what I loved at the time- an underwater dolphin adventure. I loved thinking about floating around underwater and loved dolphins since hey, they're beautiful fish right? The game surely doesn't disappoint in terms of speed. This game is REALLY fast! Unfortunately the game seems to focus on speed above all else. It's not as charming as it once was. The concept was innovative at the time, but nowadays some of us chuckle at the idea of controlling a dolphin going on an adventure. The game seems to have an element of history to it, meaning you get to hear stories of the Atlantis and even swim to those particular areas. The problem venturing into new areas is that the game takes place underwater the entire time and your surroundings are never much different from the other places, so everything tends to blend together.
Ecco the Dolphin is one rock hard game too. It's hard in that it's almost impossible to know where you're going without some online help, and as some of you may remember, back in the day we didn't have the assistance of online help so most of us just put the game away and saved it for a rainy day whenever the frustration level kicked up too high. There's some carefully hidden places where you have to swim through rocks just to find new important locations, and it's really aggravating and time-consuming to place those particular areas in such a place most of us would NEVER think about looking. Perhaps a guide detailing each area would help tremendously, but as far as I know no such map exists.
Another problem is that there's only a few varieties of enemies. You will see the same jellyfish, sharks, crabs and squids over and over. Ecco can take them out using a sonar move, or a charge move which is neat. You'll also see several diamonds and rings that Ecco can push to open up new areas which is a pretty cool original feature. I honestly think the game was designed all wrong however. Instead of making it open world (or rather open waters) the game makers should have ditched that concept entirely and just focused on shorter straight forward levels where the object is to avoid and survive sea creatures until you arrive to the boss fight (and this game has a SEVERE shortage of boss fights). I say this because the exploration can get monotonous after a while due to the game lacking entertainment and replay value. Ditch the exploring aspect, and especially ditch the history lessons and storytelling since we're playing a game here.
But the good news is that the music is really tremendous. An experimental rock band like Tangerine Dream would be proud to hear all these moody, ambient and very detailed and original songs (original by Genesis standards I mean). Really incredible job overall on the music which does provide a feeling of underwater loneliness and desperation. Usually I have negative things to say about the cold metallic music normally found on the Genesis, but not this time.
Overall well the high speed of our little Ecco friend is quite immaculate, the graphics are downright fantastic, Ecco's animations are really smooth and for some people the exploration may feel satisfying enough for some but to me the game's a little disappointing in that regard. If we consider the lack of genres that focused on underwater exploring back in the early 90's however and recognize Ecco for being one of the first to have such a quest, well, that's pretty cool then. But the game feels like it needs more to truly win me over. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Toys and Games Outlet Nintendo Wii/GC Controller/White. I ordered the white (Japan only) Nintendo Wii/GC controller and did get the right ones - the Japanese version with the long cord as described. I see others reporting they did not, but I can only guess that their orders were fulfilled by a different vendor. ?? About all I can suggest is that when ordering, make sure it says the order is being fulfilled by Topken Corporation (AKA: Toys and Games Outlet).
The box and info insert were in Japanese and it does have the 10' cord (nice!!!). We play Tiger Woods golf with it and if you've ever played the game, you know it is critical that your buttons and pads work correctly or you're not going to have any fun. So far so good!! (I only wish it could improve my real golf game!) The controllers work like they should, and feel just as sturdy and well-made as the originals. I hope they hold up as well. If not, I will update this review.
Grab them now while you can!! These are getting pretty hard to find and the price is fair. ($43.88 + free shipping) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wa-Ri-Oh!:The New King of Games. And you thought that Wario was fat, greedy and stupid. Ok, so Wario IS fat, greedy, and stupid, (and lazy, too), but those faults didn't stop him from creating one of the best GBA games ever! This action-packed collection of more than 200 5-second games combines the massive minigame variety of Mario Party with the high-speed rythmic fun of Bop It. From skateboarding to nosepicking, from spaceship shooters to swatting flies, Wario has something for everyone (Not to mention the 1 GBA multiplayer games). And best of all, he gets to make a ton of money! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
56 Fighters, yaah...only around 15 are actually good. Marvel vs Capcom 2 is a huge game! It has 56 fighters but sadly a lot were fill-ins (can anyone say Serve-Bot). I expected better than to throw exact ports of old characters, what kills the 56 character draw is the fact that many were ported over AS IS with NO GRAPHIICAL IMPROVEMENTS and with NO NEW MOVES (Iron Man, Morrigan, Thanos etc.).
Some characters in MVC2 are rad like Guile, Captain Commando and the Resident evil girl but the others are mostly plain and dead. My biggest gripe is that characters such as Thor, Daredevil or Mr Fantastic are absent but cheap ports such as Thanos (who looks UGLY as well as Morrigan) are there. WHO CARES we want real fighters not add-ins!! MVC2 has sweet graphics, cool backrounds, fast action but too much cheap play. The partners who help are just abused and when they are I abuse them to the extent that when it is their turn to fight they have little energy.
The action gets old when you realise that only a handful of the 56 are actually playable and can compete in this game (beat the game on level 8 with a party of Serve Bot, Roll and Dan, I dare ya).
Overall I wanted deep 2D fighter with class but got a 2D fighter with too much reharshes. Its fun for a while but you'll move on. I recommend Power Stone 2 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Love it, but there are a few issues. Its a nifty little console, however, it makes a really menacing grinding noise whenever its loading a disk, I'm not sure if that's normal because I've never owned a Dreamcast before, and It also sounds like the internal cooling fans are having a hard time cooling it. I'm glad I made the purchase, however I am uncertain of the longevity of its life.
It arrived in a medium sized box, and it had like, 20 layers of saran wrap on it, which was kind of annoying to peel off, but I suppose it did its job in keeping the console safe, and the console itself is only a little bigger than the controller.
I highly recommend this console. I gave it a 4 because there's a few errors with my console, but only minor ones, like having to reset the internal clock EVERY TIME I turn it on, long loading times on games, the grinding noise, which I might add, my PS2 started making before it died, and the cooling fan. I feel like I should also add that it had a bit of trouble picking up the controller the first time I used it, but that was easily fixable.
Overall its a great console that I would recommend to people who want to experience some history in gaming without the loss of content from an N64 cartridge. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's tight alrite. The anticipated sequel: Golden Sun: The Lost Age, has finally arrived to video gamers around the world delight. I haven't played part two yet, but its mechanics are the same as the first one, except a plethora of dijn, more weapons and powers, and a long hour of playtime, which I do own.
Golden Sun is the fist game that I got when I bought a Gameboy Advance, and its definitely one I won't forget as I play other Advance titles. So far, in my opinion, Golden Sun is the only game now that takes advantage of the Gameboy's graphic capabilities, well its not exactly full 3-D, but its definitely a huge leap into the future.
The story from the first centers around a town which holds a deep secret. This is straight from the instruction manual:
A Forbidden Power Is Unleashed......
Nestled away at the foot of Mount Aleph, the most sacred peaks on the continent of Angara, rests a quiet village called Vale. For ages, the elders of this remote community have been the caretakers of Sol Sanctum- an ancient temple on the mountain's slope that for eons has guarded the seal on the ancient science of Alchemy.
Now, that seal has been broken. A mysterious figure is attempting to release the powers of alchemy upon the world, a power so great that one who wields its full force can attain any of his heart's desires- countless riches, endless life, even the power to destroy the world. Once the combined power of the four elements- Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire, which together make up all matter- is unleashed, the world will fall to its knees before the one who wields it. If this horrible fate is to be averted, a brave soul must now arise!
"Freaky aint it?" Well that's basically your whole job during the first one, to stop Saturous and Menardi (the main villains) from "destroying the world and amassing countless riches"
Part two takes of starting another set of people, not the same one as the first although you can transfer them over or I think they appear later on in the game.
But this new group's motives are totally reverse than the first one, they want to light all the light houses!
I love the dijn system (dijn is the arabic word for "genie", they are small creatures which help you out alot through your journey, when you have the right amount you can put them on standby, giving you the ability to summon powerful beasts) in Golden Sun, esp. if you switch digjn, your whole stats including psyenergy (thats another way of saying your "power") will be altered!
The turn base fighting style is okay, but it lacks intelligent targeting, meaning that if an opponent who you were planning on striking died before your turn, your turn will be canceled instead of going after the next guy.
There are only two things that annoys me in the game, one first, when your walking on the overworld and you keep on getting sucked into a battle, and the immense time it takes just to level up!
Overall, no doubt part two is good or even better than the first, I'm really interested to see what happens after I load in my data from the first one.
If you want to find out more info, just go to nintendo.com and click on the Golden Sun link on the bottom. Check out the cool trailers while your there.
P.S. "Another cool thing about Golden Sun is that its non-linear, meaning it doesn't matter what town you go to first, although you might find some parts impassable, requiring you to go through the process and attain the psyenergy needed, but the rest is your own playground!" | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best game created in history. SSBM is one of the best games ive ever tried. After playing the NN64 version, i got hooked, and now Nintendo has done it again. SSBM is back with better graphics, sound, and gameplay. It has all new secret characters, plus a few new default characters. Also 2 new 1 player modes, including Adventure, and the other one is a secret so i cant tell you tat. You can also collect trophies, about 290 of them! and multiplayer mellee is better with all new modes of play like giant melee, slow melee, tiny melee, lightning melee and many more! so get out there and but the game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not your typical RPG. O.K. first things first. Many gamers at first look will pass this game by without a second thought. I don't blame them, what with the kiddish box-art and graphics, and the fact that this isn't your everyday MegaMan platformer. The only reason I got this game was because it was a birthday present. I had no idea i was getting it. However, after I tried it out for a few hours i was hooked. This is not your everyday RPG. I don't want to get into the plot, but here is a quick pre-emp of the world in MMBN2: In the future there are two worlds, the net and the real world. People have things called NAVIS that can access the net when plugged in to certain places. NAVIS can bust viruses and run real-world devices. In this game a group of called Net-Mafia Gospel has arrison and is causing all kinds of bad stuff. To bust viruses, you use chips that you aquire throughout the game. Using chips you have, you must form a folder of 30. During battle, five random chips from your folder will come up. Select the chip(s) you want to use touse them in battle. In a battle you can move freely around in a 9-square grid and attack your opponent with attacks in his 9-square grid. If you use all your chips you can use your X-buster (low power shot) or press L or R once your custom guage is full to bring up new chips from your folder. Also, chips have letters next to them. You can select multiple chips in battle if they have the same letter or are the same type. For example, if at the start of battle you have a Cannon B, a Cannons C, a Lil Bomb B, a Spreader S, and a Shotgun S, then you can choose either the two cannons, the cannon B and the lil bomb B, or the two ones with S. Thats basically how the battle system works. Combine that with 4 different styles (water, fire, elec, and earth) you can get and a chip fusion system, and you have a top quality game.
GRAPHICS- 3.5 Nothin special but don't hurt the game either
SOUND- 3.0 Once again nothin great. Tunes are catchy if a little annoying.
CONTROL- 4.5 The controls in the world and in battle are a breeze, but sometimes battle movement is a little stiff.
REPLAY- 4.5 With over 266 (16 secret ones),32 P.A.'s (fusions), 4 secret bosses, a big secret area, and different levels of bosses, this game has tons of replay value. I've been playing for 75 hours and only have 230 chips.
GAMEPLAY- 5.0 A very addictive game worthy of any gamer.
LEVEL- Medium Normal game medium level but the secret stuff is a lot harder. Also, with all the elements of this game, i don't recommend it to younger gamers. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THIS IS THE BEST I MEANT IT TO BE A 4 and 5-6ths. The game of the year almost. This is the best game i have ever played on the Dreamcast. The best part is that you can play with other people from around the world. When you type to the person in japan, the person there sees what you wrote in japanese. Then you can see what he\she wrote in english. Another good part about the game is that you can have all theses rare weapons and you can trade for other things. The only thing i have against the game is that there are not very many levels in it. The other thing is that the server crashs every month because of to many people joining. Other Than that this is the best game......... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best games ever made. This game is absolutely amazing...
For those of you sho have never played a Metroid game before, don't look past this one. This is gaming at it's finest. And for the ones that have, don't worry about it being a first person shooter, it still retains all the original qualities that made the Metroid's before it great.
The graphics and sound are unbelieveable and the details are astounding. Every room and enemy is unique.
For those of you looking for a first person shooter, you may be a bit disappointed. It's an exporation game with puzzles that will keep you busy for weeks. Yet the combat is top notch. The Space Pirates move like they just came out of Halo.
And its challenging. In fact I've already logged in 6 hours and i've only completed 25% of the actual game (I'm a casual gamer).
This game is the reason to own a Gamecube. It truly is perfect. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good for its time...but not great. Good overall hockey sim...the graphics and animation are a step above most predecessors.
A few annoynances: The goaltending is too good. This isn't a complaint about lack of scoring, but if the game is supposed to be realistic: 1) The players shouldn't be able to get so many 2-on-1 and breakaway opportunities, 2) When the players do get breakaways they rarely score (1 out of 25) and on one timers the goaltenders make more saves than in real-life.
Also, when a goalie makes a save it seems like there are never any rebounds..even when the shot is to the blocker side. P>It's interesting because the old games like NHL '94 where it seemsed like you could score at will are about as realistic as the newer, vamped up goalies. Some of the newer games (NHL 2002) have made some strides in terms of reality where a player in front of the net can knock home a rebound from time-to-time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game for children and adults. My daughter recently reached the age where she can play video games, and we have been playing old-school games. She had played Super Mario Sunshine a lot, and she loves SpongeBob. After reading up on a few games, this one seemed to be the logical choice because it includes some elements of Super Mario Sunshine but with a funny Spongebob story line. The game has you play as SpongeBob Squarepants and to go through bikini bottom attempting to stop out of control robots unleashed by the evil villain, PLANKTON!
It is a somewhat free world map, but there are certain things that need to be accomplished before going through a gate or getting to a new level. The game is very true to the Bikini Bottom of television, including SpongeBob's love for his spatula.
The controls are easy enough that a kid can play, but there are enough options to make the game challenging even for adults. There are items that can be collected on each level, although they do not *have* to be collected. If I was playing, I would want the challenge of collecting them all, but my kid would rather run around and stuff. Either way, it's a fun game. We have not completed it yet, but we have not really tried at this point. She is happy running around and exploring. At some point, I am sure she will become more competitive and we can explore every level. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
its just all that. hey buyers i recomend this game. it is great with all of its amazing features. I love owners mode how i can change prices over everything. It has the best graphics of all 17 games that i own. I love playmake how you can change ur play easily. It has tons of features that make this game more fun than any other sports game. You all should know that football is the true american sport. The only thing that i don't like is that when you create-a-player you have almosy no choices. No pad size, no, long sleaves, no mouthpeice, no shoe color and you cant even make punt returners! how crazy. Even 2002 had more create-a-player features. I was not happy with this because if u r like me and like to create players its not that much fun | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Classic Everyone Should Play. I can't believe there are no reviews written on what many would consider the greatest puzzle game of all time.
As anyone who has ever played the game knows Tetris is an easy game to learn but tough to master. In short different shaped blocks (each with 4 sections) fall from the sky. You must rotate those blocks to form complete lines which then dissolve scoring you points.
As you progress through the levels the speed of the decent increases and Tetris truely becomes a game requiring split second decisions and amazing reflexes to prevent your pile of blocks from reaching the top of the screen, which ends the game.
While the game is an obvious classic, and pureists without a doubt will want to play the original i would recommend getting tetris dx (probably the best port of Tetris ever made) or tetris worlds. (personally i find tetris alot more entertaining on a portable)
If you love tetris but want something a little different the more contemporary games also include many fun variations such as 2 player tetris and the completly unique but also fun Tetris Attack.
Trust me, you can't go wrong with tetris if you enjoy a challenge. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Buyer beware. In the rush to release Prince of Persia: Warrior Within before Christmas, several fatal bugs were not corrected. These issues exist in every version of the game and make it impossible to continue when encountered. If you dare to play this game you will be required to have multiple saves in the event that you encounter one of these surprisingly common bugs. Even this is of little help, as you may not realize you have encountered a bug until you load your saved data and find yourself unable to continue. Ubisoft has been unable to provide adequate instructions as to how to avoid these bugs or to provide a patch to resolve these known issues. Purchase this game only if you are a die hard Prince of Persia fan whom has the patience to restart his/her game multiple times. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Universal's mini-games are a hit. At E3, I noticed a game that was called Universal Studious Theme Park. I was curious and looked more into this strange new game. The moment a T-Rex was chasing me down in Jurassic Park:The Ride, I was hooked. The demo had Backdraft, Jurassic Park, E.T., and Back to the Future. They had to practically rip that cool Gamecube controller off my hands to keep the line moving. E.T. was a very simple-minded ride. All you have to do is dodge traffic and police officers to get E.T. to his spaceship and escape Earth. Back to the Future has you in the past, present, and future. You have to stop Biff from stealing the other Delorean. Backdraft has you stopping fires as a firefighter and protecting lives from death. Jurassic Park has you stuck on Isla Sorna and you're driving in a Jeep to escape the jaws of a Tyrannosaurs Rex and a pack of Velociraptors and having to get to the helicopotor before you're a nice, lovely snack. The graphics are making you feel like you're in Tokyo's Universal Studios and the sound is nice and vibrant. In conclusion, the game is a big masterpiece. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
ESPN What are you doing. I have had the misfortune to play this game, before I start If there is anyone reading this that thinks this game is anything like Tony Hawks you will be greatly dissapointed. I persisted with this game and played it for about 30 minutes, after which I would have been happy to never see this game again. The game play is terrible, with the graphics changing aspect ratio quicker than a Quentin Tarantino film, one minute you have a side profile then back to an over head view, all the time wondering if the writers were on some mind bending drugs, if they think its good thay should be sent to the hospital for tests. The only reason that I gave it 1 star was because I couldn't enter any less. Be warned, don't buy this game unless you want to be really disapointed, and if you do make sure you can get a refund. ESPN X Games Skateboarding, JUST SAY NO. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cool- A cell phone in the game. When I first bought the game with my own money I thought it was fun & good. I picked it from 3 games I was looking at. I was looking at some of the new pokemon and mario games when I stumbled on Kirby. I liked Kirby games and the last one I played was really fun. This one is very good cuz Kirby has a cell phone and it also has new abilities that are not too hard and has fun levels. Guess what - if you ever get lost in the Kirby world you can just switch to your map and see where the next boss is. I beat the game and in every single Kirby game they always give you something to help you. In this game they give you a sword - but I'm not telling you how so you can figure it out on your own. Also, I would rate this game 7 stars if I could, it is THAT GOOD! This game is really fun for Kirby fans, and if you like Kirby - which is a fuzz ball with boots, then buy this one to play with your friends :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wow. I'll have to admit, for the first, say, year and a half when this game was out, I so desperately tried to hate it... I didn't want to admit that I was into a little 'kiddie' game... however, just this past year, so many of my peers have been playing the game (and I go to Junior High too, I'm talking about 13, 14, 15 year olds playing this game). So, finally, I gave in, and for Christmas, I asked for a Game Boy Color and Pokemon Red... that was about all I got for Christmas due to the cost of those two expensive items, but it was definitely worth it...
This game is so... detailed... it's just unbelievable. It has a very easy learning curve, so after about half-an-hour I was cruising along with no problems at all. Catching your first Pokemon gives you a triumphant feeling, and beating your first trainer makes you feel like you're on top of the world, and you'll most likely find yourself screaming at the game, "Oh yeah, who's the man! That's right, that's what I thought!!!" Well, at least, that's what I did...
There are 150 Pokemon in this game (actually, in the Japanese version, there are 151), and it's a lot of fun trying to catch all of them. You can also keep track of all the Pokemon you've seen/caught with the Pokedex. Without this tool, the game would be much more frustrating.
I could really go on and on and on about this game, but there's a maximum of 1000 words, and unfortunately I think I've almost reached that limit. All I can say is, even if you don't have a Game Boy, or you're not even a fan of RPG's (I'm still not a big fan of them), you owe it to yourself to pick up this game and give it a try. It's some of the most fun you'll ever have in the gaming world. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
look elsewhere because there are definitely better alternatives out there for the same price. awful product. Was broken the first time i plugged it in. The product is clearly a knockoff. I bought it without high hopes, knowing it was off brand. Everything about this controller was off from the triggers, to the C-stick and everything in between. If you are looking for a cheap controller, look elsewhere because there are definitely better alternatives out there for the same price. I would strongly recommend just saving a little more and paying a few extra dollars for a gamecube brand controller. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Engrossing and engaging video game. Let me start by saying that this was one of the best games that I have ever played. I was hooked from the opening movie, and even showed it to one of my friends who was impressed by the detail in that movie. The first time I watched the opening movie, I thought to myself, how can the game possibly live up to the expectations I was having after having seen that? Well, the game does stand up to it, with wonderfully rendered characters who almost seem perfectly life like, and an immersive game play that took a good long time to finish.
This game contains some of the best voice overs I have ever heard in a game, with most all of the voices matching the characteristics of the people. The only one I really had a complaint about would have been the voice for the character of Steve, which was annoying from the beginning, and although it did grow on my a bit throughout the game, just didn't seem quite right. But that's a small complaint, and one of the few small things I didn't like about the game.
The weapon diversity was nice, including the new bow gun powder you could add to the bow gun bolts for an explosive effect. They could have been a little less frugal with the ammunition also, but they always seem to make you make every bullet count to get through these types of games. One thing that was nice was the fact that the knife was actually a somewhat decent weapon this time around. Generally, the first thing I do once I come across one of the storage chests in a Resident Evil game is ditch the knife, and never take it out again. This time, I carried it around for a good part of the game, because it was an effective weapon against zombies, particularly when you could get one off by himself. Two slashes at his legs would put him down, and I could usually slash him to death on the ground before he could get up. That really helped on conserving hand gun ammuntion, and was a definite plus.
The bonus game you unlocked after beating the game was fun too. It's a battle game where you are given certain weapons, and health items and take one of the characters from the game through several rooms on a mission to kill all the baddies, and finally kill one of the big bosses from the game. Claire and Chris are standards, and depending on whether you did something during the course of the game you can unlock Steve, and then Wesker, plus an alternate Claire and Chris. This game itself is fun, though very difficult with Wesker, who only gets to carry a knife.
Beating the game in under three and a half hours with no saves, and no using of health sprays will net you an infinite rocket launcher in your chest the next time you play the game. This was a hard feat to manage, but by around my sixth time through the game, I finally did it. It gave me almost a good a feeling as the first time I beat the game for the first time. So, I hope you have half as much fun playing it as I did, I think you'll enjoy it.
One final quibble about the game. Why does Capcom find it necessary to limit your inventory in such a fashion? Why does a card or a key take up as much room as a wespon, a fire extinguisher, or any of the other big items you find and have to carry in this game? That's just a personal complaint, and one I've never been able to figure out in all of the Resident Evil games I have played. I would have thought enough people would have complained about having to juggle your inventory in such an inane fashion that they would have changed this by now. Maybe next time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
YOU ARE TERMINATED. Great game, it is one of my all time favorite games of all time as you are the bad-ass Robocop as you fight your way through punks in the present in Detroit and the ocp building to the future to battle coldblooded Terminators and defeat Skynet and save the world. The game has excellent graphics like with all sega genesis games with a fair challange ( if you want it to be fair, press pause in the beginning of the game and press c,c,a,a,b,b,c,c,a,a,b,b and it will give you 54 lives) and some of the best music you will ever hear. Next to this my #1 favorite game of all time is Mortal Kombat on the sega genesis, but yeah, Robocop vs Terminator is a must have for sega players, buy it and hope you enjoy it | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The blue blur blazes back with beautiful memories. I tell you, with all the X-Box , Gamecube and PS2 hoopla, it's satisifying to see a genre of gaming that started the whole video game empire. Being 22, games today are a little TOO real...which may put other people like myself who grow up off of games like Mario and Sonic in total agreement. The infamous joy of 2-D. The awe of zooming around in a high-speed daze when playing Sonic on the Genesis days is comfortably put back in Sonic Advance. If any of you were lucky to play the Genesis and Game Gear versions, GameBoy Advances literally takes all of them and crams it into a complete history of Sonic's glory and fame with a couple of extra surprises.
The ability to play as 4 characters (Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy) is a nice variety to show each character's strengths and weaknesses as you trek through 6 big zones of 2 acts each. Grab rings, destroy robots with captured animals, outsmart the devious Eggman(aka Robotnik), collect the emeralds and save the day. Each level even as a few reminiscent thoughts of the past Sonic days, especially Casino Paradise Zone. Those who played the Genesis game know what I'm talking about. And the graphics....WOW! Being an animator, few gamers really appreciate good animation in the littlest of areas (like when any character jumps on a spring board) or the way they complete a level after defeating Dr. Eggman. My only gripe is the number of levels, but being a Sonic fan it would seem easy. But it's still fun playing as Sonic and his friends through beautifully detailed levels trying to thwart the schemes of the evil scientist.
I'm glad to see good retro games take a leap into the future. Through all the commerialistic exploitation of new age 3-D games, we still can't forget the foundation of true 2-D platformers. Live long. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best zelda game of all time. Legend of Zelda the Windwaker, one of thhe most fun games of the century. I think that this game shoud win a video game oscar (if there is one). I thought the story line of this game was great the whole saving your sister thing was fhenomenal, not only that but as you progresed throug the story line of the game you find out there is more to the game than saving your sister but also saving a great sea, a princess, a lost kingdom, and many other things. One of the things that amezed me the most about the windwaker was the new transportation, a talking boat! Another thing that I liked about this game is how it seems to refer to another Zelda title called the Ocarina of time at the start of the game. I also think that at some points it was very puzzling. Also the arsenal of new and impruved weapons is amezing it includes many new itiems such as the deku leaf, the grappiling hook, magic armor, etc. ther are also some classic items like the boomerang, fire ice ice and light arrows, the master sword, and so on. The enviroment is fantastic and gigantic, I mean if you take out Link out of your t.v. screen you might belive it's real. The cel shading of the gamemakes me think this is a very good impruvement even though some people don't like it, but don't lisen to them because the cel shading which makes things in the game look more cartoony is something very good that makes Link do funnier things that he wouldn't be able to do in real looking video games. The only downside I found out about this game is that it seems very short and at some point in the game at least more than one thing will seem extremley easy. So now I just hope the next time you go video game shoping that you will buy this first and nothing else
-Frank | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sell Out. Okay, First off, I love this game. I have loved every prince of persia game that has come out since the old computer version through the NES version, Super NES version, and now the Game Cube, X-box, and Playstation 2 versions. I loved the Sands of Time. It was probably the first video game I bought in a while where I didn't get tired of it before I beat the game. I loved everything about that game, and when I heard about this new one, I was totally stoked. Well, I love the game play because it is better that the Sands of Time as far as combat and the booby traps and everything. However, I am severely disappointed with all of the Blood, Skimpy outfits on the women, and the Hard Rock music that plays when you fight. It was almost like the developers weren't confident in their game enough, and to get it to sell, they threw in the elements that make other games popular when it wasn't even needed in the first place. I don't understand why they needed to make it darker and seem more evil than they really needed to. My little sister, who is 19, loved to watch me play The Sands of Time, left after ten minutes saying that it was "too gross, and degrading". I loved this game play, but please, Ubisoft, next year, make a Prince of Persia 3 without all the crap. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Balder's gate in a handheld! What's not to like?! Well. To preface, I'm a big fan of the Baldur's Gate series on PC. The only one I haven't played is Icewind Dale 2. I recently got a GBA and wanted to play some BG on it. I'm just starting Act 2 as an archer but I think I have a good idea for how the game is overall.
I must say it's pretty well done, if you've played any other BG games you'll recognize the isometric view of your character (you only control one character, not a party, although you interface with a variety of NPC's). You start off with nothing which is kind of cool but it doesn't take long to get stocked up. It's a fairly linear story so far but there's lots of dungeon romping in the first act and you can pretty much go where you want in a certain level once you've beaten the enemies to get keys to unlock doors etc... Most of your money will come from selling stuff you find, which of course you'll then spend on even better stuff, as any good RPG should have you do!
The plot is kind of typical so far but a lot of fun. There are some pretty snazzy graphics for a handheld, the style is very much in the BG tradition.
A few cons:
1. Redundant at times, I got tired of chasing down the last couple of kobolds at the end of a battle which you'll do quite a bit in the first act.
2. The aiming of arrows is touchy and kind of annoying. Once you get it set though you're pretty powerful as you crank off arrow after arrow (you'll go through them quickly!)
3. There is a MAJOR gameplay glitch in this game. Once you complete one of the southern sewer sections in BG and you surface near the Ilmater priest, save your game. Don't save it again until you have the magic key from Kherek. If you do things in the wrong order you can get stuck and have to start over. I'm not exactly sure what the "wrong" order is but I did get stuck and others have too.
As others have said this is a scaled back game compared to the PC versions but that's to be expected. I am really enjoying it so far and it definately does have the BG feel to it. If you like RPG's, D&D, other Baldur's Gate games then pick this one up! I actually got it off of Ebay for about 12 bucks total and I consider that a steal! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gamecube/ Wii controller. I will only use first party accessories when it comes to controllers so Im glad that nintendo chose to re-release this product because of Wii games like Mario Kart Wii and SSB Brawl that can use this controller instead of the classic controller or Wii remote. The quality is always good with nintendo products plus the cable is now 3 meters long VS the old 2 meter cables on the original GC controllers. My only wish is for nintendo to release this product to the rest of the world and not only in Japan so it would be cheaper and I could buy it anywhere. Amazon or whoever they may get it from imports these made in china controllers from Japan. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Solid Game -- Highly Recommended. (Note: This review is based on the Xbox version, but I have not included any Xbox-specific features.)
Ghost Recon is a welcome break from death match, you-must-be-on-speed-to-keep-up type games. Instead of pulling a trigger and running around until you kill someone, this game forces you to develop detailed strategies to accomplish your tasks. The action you do encounter (and there is plenty) is intensified by the fact the stakes are much higher -- a couple of bullets or a well-placed grenade takes you out of the game. This forces you to develop a properly planned and well executed course of action.
The game is squad based. During single player mode, you play one of six soldiers and can switch between them at any time. Your player leads one squad of three, and you set a course of action for the other squad which is controlled by AI. As you complete missions and tasks, you unlock addition items such as new soldiers to choose from. Surviving missions also increases soldier skill.
Ghost Recon has significant replay value. It has 15 levels and 50 different tasks to complete, but because there are so many strategies that can be used to complete a level, they can be played numerous times with the same enjoyment level. Of course, on-line play adds tremendous replay and excitement.
In my opinion, the mark of a good game is how quickly time slips by while you are playing. Time after time I have intended to wrap up in 10 minutes only to find that an hour has passed. This is a fantastic game.
I do have a few complaints. The graphics are generally good, but can be on the choppy side at times. I have also experienced instances where the AI squad didn't do what I had mapped out. But, for the most part, the game is a welcome addition to my game library. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You can't compare this to. You can't compare this to ANY other football game made, it is the only game where you can customize the A.I if you don't like the way it plays offense/defense. You can actually customize it down to the very last cornerback as to whether he plays tight coverage or loose. This is BETTER then the 2k series because of the tackle graphics, gameplay, and of course being able to challenge a play! If you bought this game or are deciding whether to, you will get your money's worth. Believe me, I've purchased a total of 5 (Qb Club 98, Blitz 99 and 00, nfl2k1 and 2k2) football games, and this by far is the best. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ew. This is the worst game. I guess the first Galaxy Force game was so good it warrented a sequel. I'm not kidding when I say I made games better than this in 10 minutes on my old Commodore 64.
I just unearthed this rubbish today after doing a little spring cleaning. I remembered it being trash but just needed to play it a little to jog my memory as to why. Basically, all you do in this game is fly thru a '3-dimensional' generic space level shooting things. You never miss. Even if you are in the top right or bottom left firing in the wrong direction, whatever boring weapon you have will eventually kill the non-threatening baddies. There's no story, just shooting.
And the graphics are horrible. On the first level when you 'penetrate the enemy fortress' the worst graphics ever make an appearance. Ugh! It was horrid. To think that the RRP of this game was 39.99 when it was first released. I'm glad I never bought it. It just sort of appeared in my house. Trust me, it really is rank! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Go with Madden. NFL 2K3 is a good game. However, somethings I just don't think are good. You see, the control is not as smooth as Madden, the graphics are much worse, and the feel to the game is just not football. I usually make franchises, and I think in Madden, it is a whole lot easier, more guided steps, and better feel to the position. With Madden's new Football "Camp" it just blew all compotition away. NFL 2k3 is a decent game, but if you've got 50 bucks, go with Madden. Madden is a much more realistic game, the players on the field are bigger, and the roster of Green Bay hasn't lost all of its good players. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Comparisons of the Three Major Consoles. Personally, I think every console has it's own rights and its own set of pros and cons. The XBox is known for its high graphic qualities, but who cares? Do we really need to know what kind of machinery is in the XBox? Do we really need to know that there is a Pentium 3 Processor inside? I don't think so. Another bad think about XBox's are the quality and choice of games. My friend has one, and all of the games are crap. The only good game I've found on XBox is Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee. The PS2 may have perfect graphics, but games are limited to good choice, and commercial advertisement for Soul Calibur 2 says each system had its own personal qualities. Gamecube has sharper graphics than PS2, PS2 had best controls, and XBox had best gameplay flow. See? Gamecube has sharper graphics, a great selection of games (personally, My favorite games are Metroid Prime, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Mario Sunshine.)and great multiplayer games as well. No need to go out and buy that multitap for your PS2, it's already built in. No need to try and find controllers that have different colors for that XBox, there aren't any, but Gamecube has a small but good selection of controller colors. See? Gamecube beats all of the other systems out there. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best Sega game ever. This Game has it all. Great game play great graphics. Even great mini games. I heard of this game online. So I decided to try it out. Good thing I did or else I would have missed the best Sega game made. Everybody in this game talks. You walk on the streets and talk to people everyone has a different voice and says different things. Tons of action and fighting. This game will last you along time. There are four cd's included. Three are for regulear playing and one is called the passport it tells you how to play and stuff like that. To play you should use the stradgity guide or else it will be very difficult to play have fun! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Weakest Game In The Series. Super Mario Sunshine is the sixth mario game in the home-console series.
1)Super Mario Bros. Which I gave a 10/10. This was the first and definately the best. Addictiveness, hidden features, awsome multiplayer, it had everything in a good video game, including being original.
2)Super Mario Bros. 2. I gave this a 9.4/10. This was an amazing sequal that had new playable charecters and a longer story. Charecter ability's was a good new ability, while difficulty was a down point. This game was slightly difficult, yet nothing to complin about.
3)Super Mario Bros. 3. I gave this an 9.7/10. This game was very simliar to the original, yet it added new interesting features, such as the racoon suit and frog suit. It was difficult, yet balanced, which gave it great potential.
4) Super Mario World. 9.8/10. Yoshi was the best bart of this game. The controls were not complex, even with four new buttons. The game was just like SMB1; only Yoshi was difference. The cape is another feature that is much fun, giving Mario gliding power was not new, yet it was a feature to keep.
4.5) Yoshi's Island was not really a Mario game, but more of a Yoshi's game. Nonetheless, it was just like SMW, only Mario was missing.
5) Super Mario 64 - 9.2/10. This game was a breakthrough in technology. It was just like SMB, only with depth and room to explore. The flaw with this game was its amount of jumping moves, which were all equally important. It wasn't simple one button moves, but they were easy to catch onto.
6) Super Mario Sunshine - 5.7/10. Not only was this game completely different from all other Mario games, it lost simplicity all together. Bas things are listed here.
1) When I play a Mario game, I expect to see the plumber jumping on some koopas or mushrooms. Unfortunately, this game has not mushrooms at all. No goombas, no stars, no flowers, no evil clouds, no birdos, no vines to climb, and no LUIGI! Bowser is there for a little bit, but he just makes a CAMEO! Making Sunshine in to more of a movie than a game.
2) Controlling Mario is a mess. I must have spent one hour trying to get Mario out of the water because there was no simple action to help him. A wouldn't do it because A is a minor jump button when used only once.
3) Levals. I can not find levals to play without great time spent throughout Delphino Plaza. It is boring and unneccasary.
4) Camera. The camera is so bad, it leaves me horrified and bewildered.
5) Does it matter? Do we need a 5? No, because a game that has the Mario title cannot have that mnay problems. Though, please make sure that you buy the Gamecube. It still has great series like Zelda and Martiod Prime, plau RE4 is supposed to be great. Listen to this advice. Wait to get ther MArio game on the WII. This game is bogus and disappointing.
Thank you for your time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Second Sight ROCKS. I love the game it is cool! You get to grab people, take hostages. The AI is awesome, guards actually have personalities like, sometimes two guards talk about their girlfreinds and lunch breaks and much MORE! And when you shoot someone and they die, a guard might notice, dip his fingers in the wound and say,"Hmmm, still wet, he didn't die too long ago, must be that psico Vattic guy" And you can levitate people(wheter they are dead or not) it is cool. I love the Madness level, when you are in a library, I beat the 3 next levels with NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN-cutscenes using my method. In Madnes, when you are in the library, find the doctor in the far right corner, he wil be a secretive and nervous, as he is the only one who MIGHT know you. So grab him hostage and the doctors will freak out. Press X, and tell them to stand in a single file line they will, about 8 doctors in the room. Shoot all of them or meet your fate. While the doctor is in your arms use POSSETION and posses his body, then, if you are using ACTION REPLAY, press L+R and A and your body will be freed from him, but......he will be in boxers and you will have his clothes. Just shoot him, and drop your gun on him to make it look like he shot himself. Then the next levels will be easy. The guards will think you are really a doctor, so they will let you everwhere you want. You even get to operate on people. This is ALL true, but you must have action replay. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good, but still lacking something. OK, there are about a jillion reviews on this game, so you already know whats good about it. I'm going to tell you what's not so good. This is not to detract you from buying this, because its an excellent game, but to simply tell you what most others don't. First off, the single player game is quite easy until the last two or three missions. I beat the first 19 in no more than 2 tries each. Mission 20, however, is insanely hard to beat. Also, although there are tons of things to do to get replay out of this game, it simply becomes repetitive after a while. Even the map generator and custom map battles don't keep the fun up for long. Lastly, this game is very complex and is not for little kids! The tutorial missions (I think there are 20) took me over an hour to complete!
GRAPHICS: 4.5- very colorful and vivid, but a little too cartoony and kiddish.
CONTROL: 5.0- right on, very easy to navigate and control
SOUND: 4.5- catchy tunes and decent effects
REPLAY: 3.5- great potencial, but hampered by repetitivity
OVERALL: 4.0- fun and original, but a few minor flaws keep it from a perfect score | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The nightmare begins. This game is even better than the first. With jaw dropping graphics, an extremely creepy musical score, and an army of virus ridden zombies, intimidating bosses, and experimentations that look like they crawled staright outta hell are scary enough to make even the most hardcore gamer wet himself. This games earns itself a gold star in every ranking a game could get. (Although the controls are a little bit difficult to get used to w/ the slow turning) You play as Medic Rebbeca Chambers and ex-marine, Billy Coen. It features multiple levels of play so new players to the Resident Evil series can get used to it. It has somewhat of a replay value with its addicting extra minigame: Leech hunter (A.K.A. The zombies from the night of the living dead just crashed your easter egg hunt.) This game is way scarier than the first. Sometimes it gets so intense, you just gotta turn off the T.V. and regain your sanity. You'r walking down a hallway, a bloody zombie does a backflip through the window behind you and then procedes to feast apon your brain. Or you enter a new room and hear the faint shuffling of footsteps and moaning in the distance from some unkown place is enough to make your hair stand on end.
I have 3 tips for you:
1) Buy this game because it rules.
2) Don't EVER EVER play this game at midnight, alone, and with the lights off.
3) Trust me on number 2 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best form of the original Pokemon story. A lot of people have fond memories of the original Gameboy Pokemon games. However, those games do have their quirks (weird bugs, slow movement, weird storage system which can cause you to miss out on Pokemon when your box is full, etc). This game gets you all the delicious nostalgia without those issues (and, if you are a Pokemon fanatic, you can get your caught Pokemon into Gen VI/ VII and beyond by transferring them from Gen III -> Gen IV-> Gen V -> Pokemon bank using the importer).
The graphics have been updated to match the other Gen III games (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) which is a nice bonus. Gameplay has been updated for the Gen III standards for EVs, IVs, type effectiveness, etc. (the Gen III rules on most of this are still used in the Pokemon games today).
The story is quite simple, but this is never really a big draw for me, personally. If you enjoy the gameplay and want to see where Pokemon started, this is a great game to pick up. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
let the darkness flow once again. THE GOOD:
Capcom has out done themselves again this new chapter in the ongoing resident evil saga, but this has got to be one of the best. First off charater design is great Rebecca has never looked better, and Billys look isn't to bad either. Also this new partner system makes boss battles/ random battles allot more fun, but sometimes annoying (just to let you know if billy or rebecca dies even if your not in control of them its game over). So with the new partner system they of course had to make the monsters stronger and capcom really did well here, human leeches to lurkers (a huge frog monster), they're all annyoing and super strong (be sure to pack some moltivo when fighting a human leech), but ofcourse all your old favorites from the original are lurking around somewhere. And of course like all resident evils the bonuses for beating the game always make you wana replay the game. Some of the bonuses are *leech hunter mini game, submachine gun, rocket launcher with infinate amo, special costumes, *infinite hand gun, *infinite hunting gun, *magnum revolver with infinate amo, *infinate amo all guns (bonuses with *are unlocked with leech hunter mini game.
THE BAD:
Nothing to bad but some people who are new to playing resident evil don't like the controls. The weapon diversity isn't as good, although they did add in moltivo, we've seen everything else. some new weapons or perhaps bringing some other weapons from RE2, RE3 or RE code veronica would really spice things up. Theres nothing like mowing down zombies with a chain gun right?
SUMMARY:
Another great addition to the resident evil story. I hope capcom will use this partner system again. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Meh. I've been playing Zelda games since the first one, on the NES. And I like the graphics in "Wind Waker." They are cute, but I don't think that makes them only appropriate for kids.
I found the game itself fairly disappointing. It wasn't *bad* at all, but it wasn't nearly as absorbing as the best Zelda games (to me, the very best was "A Link to the Past," followed by "Ocarina of Time").
Overall, the Gamecube has been a disappointment, and the first Zelda title on this console is no exception, in my opinion. That still puts "Wind Waker" well above most of the games out these days. I don't know why people are calling this the best Zelda game ever ... it's just not. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Outstanding Product. I looked around at many cases before I bought this so I know the type of garbage the companies are selling. This case is great, the front flap flips up to reveal a pocket you put the GBA into, to close it just fold the flap down, it's held by velcro. The rear compartment has a zipper. Mine holds 3 GB Color game and 3 GBA games, and a worm light easily. The case it sturdy, well build, and it protects the GBA and games very well. On the rear upper corners it has two loops that you can attach a sholder strap to (included), it also has two velcro straps on the rear that you could use to attach to your belt. I just carry it around but those are some of the other uses for it. I'm glad I bought it, it's definitly worth it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Review of the Pokemon Ruby Gameboy Advance Game. I love the Game and already reviewed it. But I do have a problem, the game didn't come with a Game Boy Advance instruction manual like you have on the picture, I really would like one of those and was in hopes of purchasing one with the game. I feel dissapointed that it did not include the instruction manual as I am a collector of video games and manuals. I feel sad now because although the game was in great condition the manual was not included, I don't know how many stars to rate it because of it's in completion. if you were only going to send it with a plastic case(although you said you would you weren't specific). The picture is of a game and manual, not a game and a plastic case. Also you didn't mention that the manual wouldn't be added so I assumed that it would be there. I understand you weren't selling the manual but people who do that usually say GAME ONLY or CART ONLY in bold caps so people would know. You didn't do that and I strongly disagree with that because it's my personal opinion. On the other hand the shipping was the fastest it could be 5 days, and the game was in like new condition (for those who don't know like knew in this reference is like when you first open a Hot Wheels toy car, the second after that it's like new. Overall I rate 3 stars because the shipping and game were great, but the other half I don't like is that you didn't warn people there was no manual. Not bad at all, just a personal picture you took yourself would fix it, and if you took a picture with the manual yourself, why? If you sell something then sell it, take a picture of "it" alone not with other things your not selling, And if you do take a picture of it with something else at least put in caps in the description ecxactly what is being sold and that the excess in the picture is just there for X (whatever reason you have, X is a variable). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nintendo jumps on the rhythm-game bandwagon. ...and not surprisingly, it's well done and a lot of fun.
The phenomenom of rhythm- and music-based games has been going strong in Japan since Dance Dance Revolution hit arcades there in the mid to late 1990s. Even today you'll find arcades packed with games where you can play guitar, be a DJ, play a huge taiko drum, play a trap set or any number of other variations. Not to mention, each of these games has many (sometimes dozens) of home versions.
Unfortunately, with the exception of DDR, these games are hard to find in the U.S, at the arcade and at home. Only recently are developers starting to realize the profit potential of a genre that appeals to all ages and both genders.
So here we have Donkey Konga, Nintendo's first rhythm game, and it comes with a pair of bongos - a good deal for $50. The bad news is that, despite looking like bongos, they don't play like bongos. The heads are rubbery and soft, not tight like real bongos, and they don't make a bongo sound, except through your TV speakers. So if you had planned to jam on these sans GameCube, forget it.
The good news is the game is competent and a lot more challenging than I thought it would be, given the "kiddie" premise. There are about 30 songs, which, unlike the J-pop and original songs in DDR, will be familiar to almost everyone. I especially like the classical music and the new versions of old Nintendo theme songs. There's also oldies, swing, pop and rock.
Basically, like any rhythm game, the goal is to watch scrolling symbols and hit the drum at the right time - either one or the other, both at once, or clap your hands together (or, easier, slap the side of the drums). Surprisingly, even the middle level (equivalent to "standard" in DDR) has some pretty tough songs. Even if you can pass them, you'll have trouble getting all "greats" (equivalent to "perfect" in DDR).
The only thing I'm really wanting in this game is perhaps a bigger songlist. Thirty songs will get mighty boring after too long, I predict. But I'm hoping this won't be the last game to utilize the bongos - and I hope it sells well enough to convince other developers to make rhythm games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good, but FPW A was better. This is a very good game, but I'd recommend getting the first one for GBA instead. This one has done away with many of the features of the previous game, like tournament, league, and audience match. Now, in place of the audience match (career mode), they have a more traditional "fight your way through everyone" kind of career mode. The match types are the same (electricfied exploding cage, MMA, battle royal), but now without the tournament and league options. The roster is slightly updated, but not enough to matter (at least to me). So basically, this is a good game, but get the first one instead; it's better | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Huge improvement over 2K1. This is by far the best Sega Sports game and a huge improvement over last year's game. Basketball is my game and Sega's NBA 2K2 is definitely the best basketball video game availible for any system. This game is plagued by only a few minor flaws unlike NBA 2K1.
The gameplay is simply amzing. I like the idea of having a direct pass button on offense, and a button on defense to play defense like in real life shuffling your feet and all. Shooting is very easy and efffective especially if you release the ball at the top of your jump shot.
The graphics are greaat although not as good as EA's NBA Live 2002. The players are easily identified to their NBA counterpart and Allen Iverson has his Iverson shoes unlike in 2k1 where everyone wore the same black or white shoes.
The rosters are very up-to-date and if a trade happens don't worry about the game being out of date just go to customize to do the trade yourself. And when draft time comes around just create that player onto their new team.
The Francchise mode is great. You egt to lead your team through multiple seasons with trades, free agency, and retirements. You can also choose to play with the teams NBA rosters or do a fantasy draft where you can have any NBA players.
The announcing is great although repititive more times than not. When Iverson scores a lot they always say the same thing and are always saying the same thing usually twice a game, but they are still very realistic and actually seem to be watching the game unlike ither games announcers.
The only thing about this game that could have been made a little betetr are the graphcis and the gameplay because when you post up you almsot always get a wide open layup or step out of bounds for no reason at all.
Overall this is the best basketball agme availible for the Dreamcast right now. This game for the PS2 is also betetr than Live and is also availible on the XBOX. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Get your grapple on with the Def Jam Crew. As many of the other reviews reveal this game has fantastic graphics, wonderful music and a huge variety of underground fighting moves. Let's concentrate on the feel of the game: fighting in the ring is intense ... super intense. It's extremely painful when your opponent puts you in a grapple trying to break your will so you'll submit. You have to push the button to get out of it ... and it feels like time is moving at a crawl. I actually can't play for awhile, my wrist is hurting so much from desperately trying to get out of these holds. Also, the feeling of getting beaten down when multiple opponents team up on you can be extremely humbling -- not to mention the demoralization you feel when someone knocks you out with a special move after getting the crowd behind him. The soundtrack really adds to the excitement and winning a match is extremely gratifying after all the hard work you spend wearing your opponent(s) down. EA Big really impresses with this one! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
ANIMAL CROSSING IS [ADDICTIVE] . Warning, if you don't want to spend mindless hours in front of your TV set do NOT buy this game! This game is so addictive that my girlfriend actually bought herself a GameCube for this game. Animal Crossing will have gamers and non-gamers a like in awe in it's simple yet addictive gameplay. You almost get the feeling that people who play this game share a bond. You'll hear people talking about a new fish they caught or a new piece of furniture they received as a gift for delievering somebody's outfit for them...and at first you'll think they're crazy. You'll think they're crazy, that is, until you play it yourself. Forget the simple graphics and childish look, this is a must own title! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Underrated Classic - And still impressive today. R-Type was a fantastic scrolling shoot'em up in the arcades, and it's still every bit as fun to play today.
Graphics:
This unassuming cartridge contains not only the first R-Type game, but its excellent sequel as well. And I must say, the graphics - while not arcade-perfect - are amazing for a GBC title. The R-Type II graphics are especially impressive (including multi-layered backgrounds that scroll at different speeds, creating a great illusion of depth), and really push the GBC to its limits. I play this game regularly on my Gameboy Advance, and it looks as good as any GBA shooter I've ever played.
Gameplay:
If you're familiar with the arcade game, you will feel right at home on the GBC version. The gameplay is exactly the same. If you're new to the R-Type series, you will discover a very well balanced game that is easy to learn yet challenging enough to keep you interested. There are a wide variety of power ups for your ship, creative level design, and interesting bosses.
Sound:
The music is straight from the arcade games, and it's very well reproduced. Each level has its own music that sets a tone matching the scenery. If you don't like the music, however, it can be turned off. The sound effects are pretty basic, but don't get annoying. They too can be turned off if desired.
Conclusion:
If you're a fan of old-school shoot'em ups and you own a GBC or GBA, then "R-Type DX" is well worth the money. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Absolutely superb. I picked this up on the recommendation of Tycho from Penny Arcade, and I've since been playing it nonstop for a week while my new Vice City and CnC Generals languish on my computer. There aren't many competitors on the GBA, but this game stacks up with the top rank of strategy titles on *any* platform. Colorful, well-drawn graphics, the large campaign and map assortment, and most importantly the intuitive, chesslike combat sytem combine to make this an entertaining and long-lived game. While I recommend it to "thinking" gamers absolutely without reservation, twitch gamers should note that ... AW2 is turn-based, not real-time, and so reflexes have no role in the gameplay. If you enjoy logic puzzles or wargames, they just don't come any better than this. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Screen and Versatilty.....But Do Not Buy Online. For the price of this Intec Screen, the picture quality is hard to beat! The playing field is quite clear and the game screen doesn't strain your eyes! It is far better than any GBA or a Game Gear screen. Because the item is so light, transporting is not a problem at all. I love the versatilty of the screen, even though the screen is designed for the Gamecube. with a few adapters and a power supply for the screen, you can use it as a portable screen for a DVD, VCR, or any Video Game or electronic components with AV outputs!
I question the craftsmansship of the product, I did notice that the screen that I bought online was defective--even though the item was brand new. That why it would be smart to buy this item at a local retailer so you can exchange it if the item is defective. I ordered this item from an online auction and the product did not last more than 4 hours, after 2 attempts! After going through that deal, that is why I can only say this item is suspect and the very best.
All in All, it is a great device that can be taken anywhere--from the job, the office, or on business. The downside is the quality and craftsmanship of this item. The question "will it work?" may linger if you buy this item. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Super Smash Rocks. Super Smash Bros. was my favorite game for the N64. Now they've updated it for the Gamecube, adding slews of new characters, environments, and creating some of the coolest graphics that the Gamecube can offer. The stages are just breathtaking, especially Final Destination. This game also has special rules for melee matches, my favorite is the Super Sudden Death option. You can also get cool trophies for achieving certain goals or you can get them through the lottery. The new game also has adventure and All Star modes. Adventure is more about the speed which you can do things, such as escape an exploding Brinstar. All Star is where you have to battle every character in Super Smash Melee with 3 heart containers. THis game also introduces sinister new bosses...but I won't tell you about that, you'll have to find out for yourself. Ultimately, this is my favorite game for the Gamecube, and in my opinion, one of Nintendo's best! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Amazing Animal Crossing. Animal Crossing is an amazing game for me. It is easy for those that have a short attention span and is fun to play. If you like games where you are the designer, this is a game for you. You can design your own house with furnishings and extras, and there are different outfits that you, as your character can choose to wear. You can make friends and have actual friends come to see your town (maximum of 3 friends). Some other games might be more enticing for others, but for those people that like "real life" games, this is the one. It has very cute graphics, and the animal language is a fun, shrill sound! All in all, Animal Crossing is a fun game for younger people and it is VERY COOL!!!!!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Its ok. You get 4 new drivers and you race in NewYork not San Francisco. You get to have some fun with the new crazy pyramid not cube from the first. And i like the pick up 234 feature that lets you earn more money. But i hate how its just like CT1 I mean it is almost to simalear. But it was so much fun the first days and it still is today but it just gets older and older every day. I only reccomend it for people who have never played CT1. I love number 1 it was fun and i thought this one would be so much better but its not worth the fast buck that Hot D brings up when you pick him as one of the drivers. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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