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Hard, but Fun. I love this game, but it is pretty hard. Also, it is very annoying. The last few chapters are just a few examples. This is a fun game and will probably take awhile to beat. The last chapter is where I am at, and I pretty much quit on it. I got so frustrated on that chapter. Also, Chapter 2 is annoying. (Yes, it is only the 2nd chapter). It is like a never-ending tree with a never-ending maze! It is impossible to find your way around! No, a six-year-old will not have an easy time. I think that this game would be difficult for a six-year old, or seven, eight either. This game would be impossible for me without a strategy guide. If you get this game, I recommend you also get the strategy book with it. This game is a sequel to Paper Mario, but has more to it. Now, you can play as Bowser AND Peach at the end of each chapter. There are also twists and turns in the plot which make the game very exiting and interesting. Still, if you like a little challenge, I recommend this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gameboy Advance SP is now the new handheld console to get. For those of you complaining that you need to get another gameboy and all that, no need to complain. Just because the GBA SP is out and you've got a GBA already that doesn't mean you HAVE to get a GBA SP if you're content with the GBA you have now then you'll be fine. Others, such as myself may find the GBA SP to be a nice investment.
At first you'd wonder why anyone would buy a GBA SP if you've already got a GBA. Well, let me tell you why I invested in mine.
To start off, the GBA SP has a fold down LCD screen and it comes with a backlight! That was reason number one for me to get it. Since the LCD screen is fold down it makes it a lot easier to take care of it. My original GBA screen is much too scratched up and that doesn't have a backlight so I was always running around searching for light. What's also nice about the backlight is that you can turn it off if you like and save battery power that way.
Second, all games that work on the previous gameboys work on this one perfectly and let for little problems. You can also play original Gameboy games and Gameboy color games in widescreen (though some look TERRIBLE that way).
Thrid, the GBA SP has a recharable battery that can be recharged up to 500 times! Much better than having to run out to the store and buy batteries all the time. The GBA SP can be played for hours before having to be recharged, and if you turn off the backlight (you don't need to have it on ALL the time) you can play even longer. Also, if your battery dies just plug in the recharger and you can start playing before it gets fully charged while the adapter is pluged in. The GBA SP will CHARGE WHILE YOU PLAY!
With those three things also come a few problems. What stands out first is the obvious, no place to plug in your headphones meaning that after you spend 100 bucks on the GBA SP you'll have to spend more to buy a set of headphones!
The other problem is that the L and R buttons take some time to get used to. They're not as big as they were on the original GBA. Also to go along with this, because the L and R buttons are small if you've got big hands it's a pain to press the buttons and it feels uncomfortable.
While the backlight is a nice feature, remember that the screen IS LCD meaning that the backlight can sometimes cause a disturbance in the graphical presentation of the game. Sometimes its best to turn off the backlight.
Lastly, eventually you'll have to replace that batter and getting that screw off is very frustrating and'll take you the better half of the day to do it.
The GBA SP is actually not a bad investment. As far as games go there's no difference in the presentation and I'd hope you all know that already.
Finally (and this applies to all GBA users), you might want to check out some reviews on GBA games. Chances are if it isn't an exclusive GBA game or it's not an SNES port it isn't worth the buy. If the game is already on the PS2, XBOX or GCN it usually isn't going to be that good on the GBA, so some reviews are handy.
OVERALL:
The Good
+Nintendo finally put in a backlight!
+Fold down LCD screen makes it easier to take care of
+You can take it virtually anywhere! It fits in your pocket just fine
+Rechargeable battery pack!
+You don't need to constantly buy new batteries
+You can turn the backlight on and off
+A HUGE selection of games (especially if you count Gameboy and Gameboy color games).
The bad
-The backlight can sometimes bring out the worst in the graphics
-No place to plug in headphones forcing you to go out and buy some
-L and R buttons are small and take time to get used to
-If you've got really big hands the original GBA is your best bet | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
it's a numba 1, babe. I am DV's 13 years old son, Luka. This game is very cool. It has awesome gameplay and takes full advantage of the Gameboy Advance's memory. I think it's a game for the next generation. Once you put this game in the G.B. Adv. you will never take it out. It has great courses and killer graphics. Though you might think that Dave Mirra is the best rider, this is not the case, at least at the 1st 2 levels. Tim Mirra seems to be superior. Don't rush to the ramps. Instead, try to do some grinds and stalls on the rails. Leave all the items' collection for the finish. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Game On Gb. This is the best game i have ever played on any game boy system. Even though i am only 20 hours into this game i would like to tell every one out there who is thinking about buying it that the only downfall of the game is that your main character looks like a girl. That isn't that bad. Ive palyed tactics on ps1 and this is alot better if you asked me. There are new jobs races weapons and abilitys. Two other major changes are that you do not get jp to get a jop change you have to get a certain amount of abilitys for one of the jobs you start wit to change and that there is no recomened fit when you want to buy weapon's armor etc. etc.. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My time I had with it. I remember a little bit on the time when I got this game. I came home from scholl and my mother introduced it to me. When I was first playing it I wasn't fully understanding it (as in the means of controls and what to do).Then later I got the hang of it so it became a favorite game. I loved playing Mario Bros. where you pack cakes on a conveyor belt into a truck,1 where you were yoshi eating cookies before the fall and others I can't remember anymore. One of my favorite things in it is listening to the level music which I think is part of it. I lost the game but didn't notice until a while. I'm going to get it again on my birthday in a few days. I'll be happy if I do. This game was an oldie favorite! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another good game with significant differences. Tomb Raider is a great game. It is different from other platformers in a few noticable ways. The biggest difference is that Lara is bigger than other platformers like Mario and Rayman. This is a welcome change to the eyes. There are multiple different ways to run and roll and jump and grab and so on, but the controls are simpler than other Tomb Raider games. It is easier to see what can be held or grabbed than what can't be. And the only really easy way to die is to fall on spikes. Anyways this is a good game to buy with an easy format. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NightFire=NightFun. This game starts you out slowly, and gets a little bit harder as you progress. The difficulty settings do a good job in the regard that each setting gets a little bit tougher and adds new challenges (goals) adding replay value. The more confident you become, the more difficult you can make it reaping more rewards. There is a ton of things to unlock, plus the multi-player is very good. It even lets you add computer controlled bots for you and your buddy to go against if you don't want to be on separate teams. The graphics are a little below par in my opinion, but the game keeps a very steady frame rate, which in my opinion is worth the trade out. I have two sons (9 and 11) who enjoy it also, and the violence is not graphic (IE: no blood). Highly recommended. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
EPIC!!! But wrong seller. I bought a GBA SP used for $70.00 It came with the system, a case, a leather protection case, an attached Extra battery life pack, and a starter game. The GBA SP Was claimed to be an AGS 101, which it was, in very good condition, more on that later... and have a flawless screen. I am trying to be a hard-core retro gamer, so I checked out some reviews and they all told me that if I want to be retro, this is the right system. I was told that the GBA SP AGS101has a bright backlight, correct, supports GB/GBC Games, correct, and has a long battery life, correct. It IS the right system, but I still feel a bit cheated, even though I'm not. The GBA SP itself had a LOT of scratches on the outside. The paint was worn off ton some of the edges a bit, and the screen is anything BUT flawless. It has many light scratches, but you can only see them in direct sunlight. The extra stuff i got made up for the wear, and I'm thinking of getting a mario Linyn skin protector to cover up the scratches. I got a game called "Tomb Raiders" with the system, but I hate it. I'd sell it, but the procedure is so complex that I think I should just give it to gamestop. The only problem is, though, that gamestop no longer carries GBA games, so I'm SCREWED!! I give the seller a 5/10, but I give the system a 10/10.
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A great accessory for your GBA SP. No offense to anyone, but the other reviews( so far ) of this are completely unhelpful and the reviewers don't even own it. Well, I DO own it, and would like to clarify a few things.
WHAT IT IS: The game changer is a platform for your GBA SP. It allows your game console to slide snugly on top of it because it has a connection mechanism that snaps in place in the area where you would normally insert your game. The front, back, and left sides all have slots for you to insert your games( each slot has a number from 1-3 labled on it ). The right side has an on/off switch( which now works as the ACTUAL on/off switch for your GBA SP ) and a switch that controls each game slot. If you want to play the game in slot #3, simply flick the switch to the #3 position( You'll have to first turn the console off then flick the switch and turn it back on ).
HOW IT WORKS: The game changer requires no additional batteries or power sources to work. It connects right into your GBA SP like any game would so it is powered by whatever power source you're using to power your GBA. I doubt that it requires much( if any ) additional power off your GBA since it isn't actually electronic.
WHAT GAMES WILL WORK ON THIS: This is NOT similar to a cd changer. The games stay in the same place and are NOT shuffled around internally like other reviewers have hinted, thus, if your original GB and GBC games work on your GBA SP( which they do ) they will work on this changer since the games are going into the same type of slot they would normally be going into on the GBA.
WHY I LIKE IT: Since the GBA was meant to be portable, it's nice to be able to carry your GBA SP around with multiple games without having to worry about losing them because you had to carry them with you separately. Yes, this changer does bulk the system's width up a bit but certainly not enough to hinder the practicalness of the SP's small size. it's only about an extra 1 and 1/2" of width and a total of about 1" extra in length. I think that little extra is an advantage because it makes the SP a little easier to handle if you're an older person who doesn't have tiny, little kid hands.
BOTTOM LINE: Obviously not a necessity but certainly, a great accessory to have if you want to play more than one game and not fumble to find the other games. It's very cool looking and I'm guessing that that extra bit of size and substance probably makes your SP more durable and protected if tossed around or dropped. VERY awesome and if you managed to afford 100 bucks for your SP, this $10 add-on is very attractively priced. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Thinking bout buying this game. just picked up a copy of Advance Wars ..., after seeing all the hype on different sites. I'm not much of a war sim fan and am definitely not a turn-based game fan, but this game is fun. anime style graphics are neat. the game-play is easy with amazing depth. highly recommended that you go through the 14 training missions, otherwise you'll get blown away. you have to use terrain to your advantage and often, an out and out assualt is not the best path to victory. haven't tried the multi, but the 1 player game is pretty fun. neat to try out diff. strategies. for a handheld game, this is pretty amazing. best features are that you can save at anytime, allowing you to rethink your plan or get back to work. if you have the patience to learn the game it's awesome. highly recommend. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Live life as a rat. I rented this game for my 6 year old son. There are many things as a rat you need to do to survive the perils of the human world. You start out in the country, at the old woman's home in the movie. You are taught various skills, like how to jump, double jump, jump from the top of one end of a post to another, how to grab a spoon and whack baby chicks that want to attack you (a little disturbing), and how to paddle a "boat." The moves seem a little complicated because it's all about timing, but it tells you what you need to push each time. To explain, when you are getting close to something that "does something" like a sardine can that you can jump on to get to higher places it kind of sparkles. When you get close to it if you need to use say the "b" button to use it it will show you what button you need to use. (Usually, it's the B button, but again, it's all about timing.) You have a super sense of smell that with a button push will highlight the way you need to go. VERY helpful for children and grownups who (to hurry things along) keep pushing the A button and miss the instructions of your task.
As a rat you need to "sneak" past various animals, and I assume later, humans. It has a little circle meter it puts in the bottom corner that honks as a warning to let you know you've been seen, and for as long as the animal can see you the meter on the circle moves to red. At "all red" you loose any hiding place you have (If you are hiding under a cardboard box for example) but if you keep still under your box, the animal watching you forgets and you refill the meter back to green. As an adult, I can accept the honking because they probably did it so kids would notice. But it scares my boys because they think the honk and the appearance of the red means that they are about to die so I have to keep playing those parts for them. VERY ANNOYING! There have only been 3 of these challenges so far, but I'm sure more are coming.
A nice thing about the game is that you have unlimited lives, so my sons can fall off ledges or fight cockroaches without having the sadness of a game ending. Remy does go through a brief dying clip after you've killed him based on how you did him in, but it's not "for sure" that he dies as he is instantly back in the game once you push the A button. (In other words there is no graphically dying rat in the game. He just looks like he passes out or sinks out of view if he drowns.) When your health gets lowered you can eat a piece of cheese (found throughout the game at various spots) for a health boost.
There has been one mini game where Remy tells you what to put in the soup and you have to push the right button to add the right ingredient. My kids loved this matching game, but it's only shown up once so far. Maybe when we get further in the game there will be more.
My son is hoping I will buy this for him, and it is pretty kid friendly. (I would give it 5 stars but I am really annoyed by the honking sneak-o-meter.) In the end, it's all about life as a rat, so expect a lot of running in sewers, between walls, and around trash cans and such while using your ultra cool rat moves. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
First entry to a fantastic series. They had to start somewhere. So they started here. Honestly, this is no where near the level of fun that other Kirby games provide. But it is still fun none the less. This game is missing one key feature that most Kirby games after it have. The ability to steal the enemies power ups. But let me reiterate my previous statement. This is still fun none the less. To be honest, I would recommend this to anyone trying to learn how to play older games. Here are three reason why this should definitely be in your collection today.
The gameplay. If you have never played a Kirby game before let me explain the basics of most Kirby games. In most games you control a pink little ball that can steal the enemies power ups or use the enemies as ammo. In this game you can still use the enemies as ammo but you can not steal their abilities. You can jump for as long as the heart desires by gasping in a breath of air. All the enemies are silly and the bosses are quite easy and have a pattern to them. That is one flaw to this game. It's easy. you can beat it in one sitting. This might be one of the easiest games that has a famous Nintendo protagonist is it. But it is entertaining and worth the price of admission.
The control. The controls in this game are about as fluent as they come. Kirby game are known for having fantastic controls. This is no exception. this is really a highlight of this game.
Monumental personality. They had to start somewhere. If you have played a Kirby game you know that they have a large personality to them. Everything is goofy and comedic. Fans of the series (like me) love that. This game is again no exception.
Kirby's white? What? Due to the graphical limitations of the Gameboy Kirby could not be pink in on the Gameboy. So Nintendo didn't want any false expectations so they made Kirby white on the cover. If you play this with a GBA he is indeed pink.
Pros,
First Kirby game,
Great control,
Great personality.
Cons,
First Kirby game,
No stealing abilities,
Very easy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best fighters on the system. The Good: A lot of content, solid fight system, pretty good graphics, new Survival mode is fun
The Bad: Fight system is lacking weapon stances, muddy textures, Konquest mode is missing, only one Fatality per character
I know what you're probably thinking. Deadly Alliance on the GBA? Puh-lease. Don't criticize the game just yet. Deadly Alliance for GBA is a solid fighter with a trick 3D fighting system that is simplified from the console versions. The game features a full Krypt, mini-games, and a new Survival mode. The graphics are surprisingly good and the sound quality is excellent.
Unlike past Mortal Kombat handheld ports this game is actually good. The fight system is a mix of 2D and 3D with each character's 2 main martial arts stances (the weapon stance was taken out). The fight system may seem dumbed down or too simple because the GBA only has two face buttons. Using a combo of the D-pad and face buttons you can pull off some great combos with ease. The whole transition feels natural and hand tailored to the console. My main disappointment is the lack of characters. Only about 10 made it into the GBA version, but a new character, Sareena, made it into the game from Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero. I am also disappointed that each character only has one Fatalitiy (like in the console version), but they are different and quite detailed for a GBA game.
The sound quality is excellent with the announcer's voice intact. The graphics are pretty decent with full 3D backgrounds, but they are very muddy and lack any detail. The graphics are a love/hate type of thing. The Test-You-Might and Sight are fully intact here which is nice, but the Konquest mode is obviously missing, but instead there is a Survival mode that was stuck in here. There is a full Krypt with alternative costumes and other things. So this is a huge MK experience on the GBA and probably the best one.
If you loved Deadly Alliance or just want a solid fighter on your GBA then pick this up. There is a lot of content in here and the fight system is solid and fluid. The graphics look pretty and sound quality is excellent so you have no reason not to play this! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Dream Come True. This is an excellent package of four great near perfect arcade translations of OutRun,Sapce Harrier,After Burner and
Super Hang On. I've always wanted to Play OutRun and
Space Harrier in arcade quality on a Handheld System and here it is. And for [$$]...Come on...? YOU CANT GO WRONG.
THQ made these games interesting by making them a bit harder than the arcade games to provide somewhat of a challenge.
The music emulation is close but on OutRun's "Magical Sound Shower" there is a part missing a loop and in Space Harrier Stage four the music doesn't change. However you can go into the options and listen to full versions in the sound test section.
But Gameplay and Graphic wise this is a steal. Please don't pass this one up. Let's keep classic gaming alive.
Thanks | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Unique style and superb story. Please note that as of this the date I am reviewing this, Riviera game may be extremely hard to find in stores. It was graciously released in the US by ATLUS (known for bringing Ogre Tactics to the US). I finally managed to locate a copy, though I had to hit 6 different gaming stores first. (Prior to getting a copy, I pretty much was told by all retailers that my best bet would be to try online because the production run for this game was EXTREMELY limited).
The graphics include nice anime-stylized characters, and the backgrounds are bright and colorful (but not overly so). Graphically, it reminds me of some of the SNES RPG's I've played in the past (think Chrono Trigger).
The character animations are typical in the scheme of things, and I say this because this game is more oriented towards battle animations (which are very simple, but none-the-less effective), and as far as the graphics of the characters moving on screen-- well, this is something I feel is hard to give a rating to due to the unique way you "move" your characters through environments. Character movement is something different than many other RPG's you may have played. It's best described as: let's say you are in a dungeon: You are not able to freely move around, but rather you are presented with different directions (shown on-screen by arrows, but don't confuse this movement with a 'turn based' strategy game!) for the next "step" or "direction" you can take. In my initial playing of the game I was somewhat put down by this style of movement. However, after playing upwards of 6 hours now, I can safely say that this is not a deterent by any means- it cuts to the chase (so to speak) as this way of moving simply allows you to progress a tiny bit quicker to the next battle.
The battles are where it's at (naturally so, as it's an RPG :D).
Your characters gain experience through battles (building up the stats), and you also gain increased skill with an individual weapon with repeated use of that weapon. Also, some characters are better wielding one weapon over another- which gives better play depth. Also, there is an "overdrive" meter which builds with each hit you or a party member takes- once these overdrive bars fill-up, certain charcters can use their breakout "special" power moves, in battle these are effective and you are greeted with a screen showing that character in profile before using said "special" power move- this screen after awhile will annoy you slightly as you can not skip it & have to wait for it to end before moving back into the battle-action (enemies have the same ability and you'll have to wait through their 'breakout' move also).
I'm only a little bit into the game, but you do fall in with the character storylines pretty quickly- and certain decisions will affect how the characters interact with you. (ie. deciding if you should pick that flower or open that chest).
I'm trying to think of another RPG that this is close to, but I'm at a loss at the moment. It's not filled with the deep turn based strategy like Fire Emblem, on the other end, it isn't overly simple in it's battle system (ala FF1&2 for GBA)- although Riviera does obviously share certain elements with each.
If you are an RPG fan there is no reason not to grab this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
best buy I ever made as far as buying a camera for my GBA. I bought a green camera for my GBA not GBA sp and it is great I love it I can take tons of pictures and so what their in black and white I don't care I just really like this camera I just bought the printer for it so I just got to wait on the mail to bring it but I absolutely love the camera personally I don't care what color it is just as long as it works. Hey if your thinking about getting this camera for your GBA or whatever system you have I would defently recommend this camera plus when you take a picture you can rotate it paint on it control the brightness and contrast plus you can doodle on the picture too this camera is so freaken awesome. TURN ON YOUR GBA AND HIT THE PLAY BUTTON ON THE CAMERA YOU'LL LOVE THE GAMES THEIR FREAKEN AWESOME!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Must Have Game. I paid $20.00 for this 18 year old game and I am very pleased. Being a big fan of Beavis and Butthead, i could not resist to buy this game. Usually when you buy an old game for an old console, the game kind of breaks down and starts to have lots of problems which i was kind of expecting for this low price, but when I received this game, the manual, case and game were in perfect condition. Not one tear or scratch on either the manual or case. The game ran brand new like i just bought it off the store shelves. If you have a Sega Gensis, this is a must have game. I also recommend Mortal Kombat 1, 2, and Ultimate 3, and Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, 3 and S&M | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
2D Insanity. I keep telling people I'm not a fan of fighting games. However, the Dreamcast keeps making a liar out of me with some of the best fighting games, and i keep buying them. I doubt there is a fighting game that is better at combining all the factors that go into a great game. The game s very easy to learn, as most of the combos are pretty easy to master; almost pick up and play. However, the stratgey involved in pulling these moves and when to let loose with a combo adds a lot of depth. It gets deeper when you add all the characters that need to be unlocked. There is a total of 56 characters! Thus replay value is a forgone conclusion. The graphics are phenomenal. The 2D characters are place atop 3D back grounds. This is a fighting game for fans of the genre as well those that aren't. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Too hard to be fun or innovative. Take everything wrong with Mega Man 1 and 2 on the NES and you get this. Your fired shots travel WAY TOO SLOW on the Game Boy, and these stages, especially the Fortress and Space Station at the end of the game, are NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE! Plus if you lose in either you have to start over, and that means if you die at the end of the Fortress, at the hands of a Robot Leader, you have to fight the whole way back to them, and any you beat must be beaten again.
ROBOT LEADERS WAVE ONE: Elec Man, Cut Man, Fire Man, Ice Man
FORTRESS ROBOT LEADERS: Bubble Man, Flash Man, Heat Man, Quick Man, and ?
This ain't no masterpiece and is for Mega Man die-hards only. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Should be a side/mini-game in something else. For a child this game might seem ok, but being someone who checked this out because I thought the PC version was fun, this one is a really poor excuse for a game that is just a really cheap clone that lacks in options, replay value and fun. Whats even worse, the NDS version is a clone of the GBA version, they didn't even bother to upgrade any options, features, and most importantly, the graphics... why did they even bother?
You only get two games to play here. One is Elf Bowling, where you control Santa to bowl over 10 elves as the pins. They say a couple of cheeky things, but there is just not enough of them to keep you from getting annoyed at hearing the same thing repeated over and over again. I had not even completed 1 round yet before I was bored of it. There is no real skill to the throwing the bowling ball technique, and it doesn't even involve the stylus.. you can tap the screen to shoot, but ya may as well save the little amount of effort that takes and just hit the A button when the moving arrows light up the area you decide you want to roll the angle at. Least on the PC you could pull the mouse back and depending on how fast you pushed it forward determined your speed, but this cheap knock-off port does not even have any skill to it remotely like that. The other annoying thing is the lack of pace. You HAVE to watch the gutter cleaner drop down to clean up remaining pins(elves) and you cant just hit a button to skip it it and have your next bowl. Even tho it may only be a second or two, after a while, it just slows the whole pace down and leaves you annoyed at how long it takes between bowls. Then there is the music.... there is none, ya just have to listen to silence until you complete your shot.
The other game is basically backgammon. You see how far you can toss your elf down the alley, the further you go, the more points you will get for it, but you can also throw them too far off the end of the alley into the mouth of a shark that looks really lame. You also have to watch the computer take its turn next, and the elves distances are really annoying in the fact they look like there just in front of you, and as you throw an elf down the alley they come into focus of where they are on the alley.
There are no options, no bonus' to unlock, no powerup throws, no nothing to keep you coming back for more. I won't be surprised if anyone else agreed that one you finished your frames, you had no desire to ever turn the game back on ever again.
For the lack of effort put into this, you would think it might be a decent little mini game contained in some other game, but I for one am glad I did not actually pay money for this game, as anything more then a dollar would seem like a complete rip-off. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
nintendo still has it. Like a lot of others, I grew up with Nintendo. Zelda, Metroid, Super Mario Bros, etc were all household words when I was a kid. I stayed with them faithfully with each new system, including all the gameboy units. A few years back I picked up a Sony PS2, and I'll admit, I began to drift away from Nintendo and all of their "kid games". My son, who is 6, fell in love with all the good stuff Nintendo has to offer, and wanted a GameCube. We picked up a bundle one day, and I was just as excited as he was to open up the box and plug the system in. We were instantly hooked, and I quickly realized that Nintendo still has it after all these years.
This is just a great little system. Reminds me of a small car that blazes by you on the interstate--there is alot underneath the hood of a Gamecube. The games are full of color and great sound, not to mention smooth action. The system itself is pretty small and lightweight. Also, load times are extremely short, something I wasn't used to with the PS2. I have found myself buying games for the Gamecube that I would've normally bought on the PS2 simply b/c of the short load times. We also picked up a wireless controller and that thing is insanely accurate.
100 dollars is money well spent on this system. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great for storage but cheaply made. As a case, it's OK. It holds the GBA securely (as it should) and the little adhesive foam pads inside the case stop plastic from contacting plastic so yay, no scratching. With that said, it's cheaply made and the belt hook is a laughably bad idea. I bought this for use solely as a dust cover and for that it'll work great. The case I received was still in its package but badly damaged by the sun with noticeable discoloration on the front side. Additionally, some of the adhesive foam pads had come off and were floating around in the case.
Side note: I took a dremel to the stupid clip on bit on the back. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Simply put, better than the original Gameboy Advance. Let's get right into it; the Gameboy Advance is an ordinary 32 bit machine with so many games to play and has great graphics and sound right? If what I'm saying is right check out the new Gameboy Advance. which works just like the original, but it adds more functionality to itself; for example see the screen, it has a built in light which enables the player to see correctly in the dark so he/she won't need to worry about having a bright light for the Gameboy Advance. Also check out the attractive new design, which appeals to all gamers even me! The screen is foldable, to keep the dust away to prevent damages but there's one simple glitch; if you unfold the screen for so long it could break so what is the point of buying one for the children if they can tamper with it? The system itself weighs an ounce only so it's not heavy as you think!
Pressing on the LCD screen can have the the same effect on damaging the system too. The screen is made up of various crystal parts and is coated with plastic; if you press so hard on the screen the screen will be finished! I can describe many and many misuses of this amazing system, what makes me more amused is that it plays all the Gameboy games, Advanced and Color, even the very old Gameboy games! Note: don't give this to children unless they are with their parents and be sure to read the manual for more information. Regardless of what I said, this system is amazing, and it's surely better than the original, so five stars for it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Legend of Lufia Continues. Some time ago, a small company known as Taito released a game in North America named Lufia: The Fortress of Doom. While the world of Squaresoft was overtaking this continent with the first submissions of the Final Fantasy series this little gem won it's way into the hearts of gamers not for it's graphics as much as it's storyline and the "Grandfathered" climatic final battle at the beginning of the game. Fast forward to later in the life of the SNES when Natsume took up the reins and released the sequel to their diamond. The release of this well planned and fun game was shadowed by a giant known as Final Fantasy 3 which was released around the same time. Thus, the legend of Lufia slowly began to fade from the memories of gamers. Rumors spread about the web of a new Lufia, but for what system would it be released? The decision to release Lufia: The Legend Returns to Gameboy Color gave the handheld world its first taste of this classic. Now Atlus continues the legend in Lufia: Ruins of Lore. The latest submission is something that the GBA has needed and for those of you who have played Lufia 2 this will be much like spending time with an old friend. The graphics are comparable to the SNES game as well as the sound track which seems to flow with the events perfectly. To add to the excitement is the old cave, which has been a staple to the Lufia series since the beginning and is always a surprise especially now with the multiplayer capability through the link. There comes a time in every system's life when games make the system. This may be one of those times. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What A Disappointment. I lay the brunt of the blame on myself for not trying the game before I purchased it for $13.00 at Sam's in Temple, TX. I read the back, saw Tiger, saw the EA Games logo--pulled out my $13.00 and took the game home. Before I begin ranting on this atrocity, I will say that the last time I purchased something of this nature without trying it first was "The Spaghetti Incident". Don't remember that nauseating Guns N' Roses album that followed up the Illusion series? Either does anyone else because It was one of the few times America has mass-suppressed a bad memory.
Mistake #1
Well, I put it in the freshly bought Gamecube and began to play. When I found out that EA Games made a game without making a customizable character mode, that sinking feeling started to well up in the pit of my stomach. Why even play a sports game if you can't make a guy look like you, or a hot chick to stare at when you learn a new golf system.
Mistake #2
I am a gamer at heart. Some I like more than others, but I usually get a "feel" for games--even if they suck--after playing them for an hour and a half. Striking was too easy when hit solid and too hard when wanting to do other things. Putting, compared to overthrowing the Ottoman Empire, was easy.
I never got a "feel" for this game besides the knots in my stomach I get when I wasted $13.00 on it.
Mistake #3
I didn't have fun. This game will make me look at Tiger different now knowing he endorses things like this game. Enough with the purist drivel you probably hear from whiny people who hate things because they hate them.
Pro #1
The tutorial came up quickly. Gave me about 20 min. before I found out I couldn't make myself.
Pro #2
I only spent $13.00 on this nightmare. I will try to sell it after I find someone I dislike enough. Maybe I'll get lucky and they wouldn't have tried it or read some of these happy reviews about it.
Synopsis: Do not buy this game and taint your cube. Do not buy this game for anyone you love because they will not love you when you give it to them and probably find it as an act of aggression. I would rather take a knee in the crotch before I play another Tiger Woods/EA Games golf game again. Have a nice day. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Greatest Game in the Series. It is such a shame that there are barely any good RPG's to play this generation, but this classic has you covered! This game has a very involved story plot with very emotionally driven characters and outstanding manga art style for cutscenes. As an anime fan, I find the manga cutscenes and character designs a real treat, and this game has plenty of that, along with a very emotionally driven soundtrack that will keep you entertained every moment of it, and this game even features an extreme heartbreaking moment in the middle of the game otherwise absent on many RPG's for the Genesis. This game also has the challenge factor perfectly balanced, not too hard or easy, just right. This game certainly deserves all the praise it has received, and it is a shame that many will
turn down the game based on being "old" and "overrated" when this game has received abundant praise for a reason. Phantasy Star I, II and III are still wonderful classics that have a place in my heart, but this game has perfected the elements introduced in the earlier games, and has added a greater attention to detail and overall game experience, and I highly recommend this to any RPG fanatic!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's decent. Carmageddon on GBC is nothing at all like the PC version of course,so graphically it's GBC quality. It does look pretty good played on the GBA SP(thats what I use).The view is also top down naturally. The gameplay is not the best,but I guess it could be alot worse. There are some cool vehicles that you can use to run over zombies(at least that's what I think they are) and splatter them all over the roads. There also is a decent amount of levels that you can play through. It's best to just use the cheat code and unlock all the cars and tracks without having to go through the trouble of doing it yourself. The password is 0Z6SZD(SKULL)V Overall,Carmageddon is decent on GBC but far from perfect. It is a nice little portable time killer I guess. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not as good as expected. I started my Zelda collection during the Oracle series, and own both Ages and Seasons. I have beaten Seasons, and have not even beaten Ages, but can already tell that it is not as good.
The gameplay is not as good as in Seasons, hinting to me that Ages was released first, tested, and Seasons was refined accordingly. One thing I noticed right away in the game is that compared to Seasons, many of the people you talk to are very rude. It almost made me not want to talk to any of the people, but of course, you can't beat it that way. Many of the people in Seasons, on the other hand, were pleasant to talk to and gave you useful information.
I also thought that only providing two ages limited the perspective of the game, as seasons lets you experience the landscape in four seasons, making the gameplay more interesting.
I would suggest buying both games if you can afford it, but my suggestion is to play Seasons first if you want to start out with the better one, and Ages if you want to start out with the lesser one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Crap. What a disgrace to Marvel. Neither Spidey nor the X-Men come out of this with integrity left. It's seriously one of the worst games I have ever played on the Genesis. Terrible graphics, worse gameplay and awful music. Don't be like me and assume that it must be good because Spidey is involved. I guess I should have researched it first coz it seriously is a bad, bad game. It is sort of a cross between a side-scrolling beat-em-up and a run-and-gun game, but succeeds at neither.
It really just feels like any other generic platformer that was reskinned as a Marvel game halfway through development as very little of the gameplay feels unique to the characters. Why is Spidey jumping up ledges to climb buildings? Why is he not wall-crawling? There is some crawling, but it feels like an afterthought. The character sprites are small and puny with little weight to the animation or impact to the action, and the level design is haphazard, repetitive and generic. Sometimes you'll even have difficulty identifying exactly what the environment is supposed to be. As for the music, well...it's not memorable. It's just noise, honestly.
Stay away! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A big letdown. Rogue Leader was the first game I played for the Nintendo Gamecube. Sadly, it was a poor choice. I own the original Rogue Squadron and I really enjoy the game, so I figured this would be a great first rental. Right from the start though, I was disappointed.
The game starts with corny dancing Stormtroopers to some old time music holding up yellow squares to form the Lucas logo or something. Whaa? That kinda breaks the mood... but forgivable. Then I got to the menu screen... scenes from the movies played randomly in the background serving no apparent purpose, except maybe to give the developers less original work to do.
When I finally got in game, being new to the Gamecube, I hit the training mission. I figured I'd learn about all the cool abilities of the various crafts and how to best fight the Empire. Instead, I'm "treated" to a empty field with random training icons floating. Most are completely useless, such as "press A to fire... Good Job!!" A few are truly retarted... "You found a Jabba's Palace... GOOD JOB!!". If I had that computer tell me 'good job' just one more time... I would have thrown my controller down right then and there. So, annoyed, I quit and headed for the first mission...
Without any good explanation or reason, I'm suddenly fighting above the Death Star. Lasers are shooting everywhere, tie's are flying in every possible direction, and my wingmen are screaming at me for leadership. I liked it. I quickly pull up the targeting computer and take down a few ties. Then I order my wingmen to do the same, and set upon the mission's goals. It was a great mission, but random.
Next mission, I'm in an asteroid field. How on earth did I get here? No... never mind... it looks gorgeous, who cares. I'm blasting stuff, having a unconvinced but good time. Sadly, this doesn't last until mission 3. By mission 3 I'm bored, the gorgeous graphics die down to just standard locations, and the missions are very tedious. By the later levels, it was so easy to mess up a small detail and have to start over I said forget it, no more.
This game starts off with a major blast (if you avoid the training) and dies quickly from there. It doesn't get better, it just keeps going instead. If you can find it cheap, rent it for the first few levels alone. It'll be fun for a few days. That's only if you can find it cheap or borrow it from a friend. Don't buy this thing unless you're sure.
- Rirath_com | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Classic Reborn. I just barely heard about this game 5 minutes ago. I admit I don't have the game and I haven't tried it. But I have the old version of this game from years ago for the Game Boy original system. I've had that game for about 7 or 8 years and I'm still hooked. I'm extremely excited that they remade it. The price is ridiculous though. It's an awesome game (puzzle and action at same time), but it's not worth $20. $10 would be a more reasonable price unless the game pak included more than one game. All in all I'd buy this game in a few months or ASAP when the price goes down. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sega Smash Pack Volume 1. Ehhhhhhhh... This was my first DC game. I was happy at first, but... Ehhhhhhhhhh...
It has good games and stuff, but the Genesis ports sound like something that would be on the Master System. When a 16 bit game sounds like an 8 bit game, you know you have a problem. It seems like all the work went into the only two games that weren't Genesis games. Virtua Cop 2 was perfectly ported from the Sega Saturn, and Sega Swirl is primarily a Dreamcast game.
Another major flaw is that if you want to change the game, you have to reboot the Dreamcast. It gets annoying.
It says that each Genesis game was test played, but if it was, IT WOULDN'T SOUND LIKE NES, and the switching games thing is a problem that Sega had since the first compilation on the Genesis, the Sonic compilation.
It's a good compilation, but I don't reccomend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
this is the best headset out there. For the price, this is the best headset out there. I would even dare to say it keeps up with those headphones that cost hundreds of dollars. When I first bought it I thought the sound quality would be bad and the mic would be even worse but in most situations I would have to turn down my mic sensitivity because it was working so well and the sound quality is MUCH better than what you'd expect from a $20 set. I owned my first pair for over 2 years until I had to buy a new set, the wiring leading into headphone, under the plastic started getting really hot and eventually melted/contorted and screwed the wiring where no sound was coming out anymore. I was so impressed with them throughout those two years though that I bought another pair of the exact same headphone. These headphones went above and beyond my expectations for my pc gaming experience and I would recommend these to anyone else looking for a good over the ear headphones. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What's the Deal Here. I would like to know when in the world are they going to release the greatest Mario Bros. game of all time on GBA?! I mean, this was the only reason that I had bought my GBA (now I have a SP as well)! I was hoping and praying that they wouldn't skip Super Mario Bros. 3, the greatest game of the series of them all, on the Super Mario Advance trilogy. I pray that this doesn't get left out, let alone, the original Super Mario Bros. What were they thinking? Please game releaser gods, don't do this to me! I must own this on GBA SP. My collection wouldn't be complete if this doesn't come out soon. I mean, *what were you thinking* when you guys thought it would be a good idea to skip the legendary Super Mario Bros. 3! You know that this was just about everyone's favorite game of them all, so many powers and baddies, and power-ups. I must own this, so please I beg of you, release it! Fans will be happy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great classic puzzle game for Game Boy. When I first got this game I was a bit disappointed. It looked like a boring line game. Actually it's a fun and addictive game of trying to capture this creature called Qix into a boxed area. It's a very smart idea and I really liked this game a lot. The graphics are very simple, but the game is a classic. You try to make lines and box in the fast moving Qix.
Here's a good strategy to use with this game. Start out by making a line across the whole screen, like a tower. Then press B and the directional pad to connect the whole area and make it dark (A is for fast lines and B is for slow lines).
The game gets more hard as you go on. It's cool how after you win a certain number of levels there's a cool little animation with fireworks. After you win there's a nice Nintendo show, which differs as you get more points. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Looking for a good fighting game? This could be it. I was never much for fighting games when I was a kid. Could never hit the combos and special moves fast enough. I did like Mortal Kombat and Street fighter but had no memory of Justice League Task Force when I was younger. Even though I never played it before I picked it up recently at a flea market. I figure just about all fighting games are the same when done right. So if I was going to get a fighting game it might as well have all the DC characters. Fighting Batman against Superman in any context is always a good thing.
Game play is setup tournament fight style. Best out of three and knock your opponent down. Play as either Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, The Flash, or Aquaman. You will have to fight the other members of the Justice League which is later found out to be their android clones. There's also three villains Cheetah, Despero, and the boss Darkseid.
The graphics look great and they did a good job on all the super heroes. Play the computer, story mode, or against a friend. There's basically three special moves per character. Each have their own custom attacks and weapons.
There's not too much to the story mode. It's just a cutaway to your character and scrolling text. The full game could be played in beaten in under 20 minutes. You get to fight each super hero in their own levels. Batman in Gotham City, Superman on top the Daily Planet etc. Three difficulty levels allow you to pick your own setting.
Overall it's a fun game for the Sega Genesis. Once you get the special moves down it becomes very enjoyable and easier to play. It's quick and light on story but it's as good as any other fighting game I remember from back then. Get it if your a fan of the Justice League, or if your just looking for a fighting game to add to the collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mad Catz Dream Blaster vs. Iteracts Light Gun. Well here it is the main low-down on both guns. I own both and have often wondered which one is better. First Mad Catz, it is very light and comfortable, sturdy, and yes, when a VMU or Rumble Pak is added it adds more balance to the gun. Yes there is a clicking sound when you press the trigger, if it bothers you wear ear plugs. The gun is very easy to use and the buttons are, as far as I'm conserned in their correct places as to not have you accidentally ht them with your "gun hand" during game play. The gun does have a minor aiming problem but who cares, I'm ugly. The rapid firing option of the gun more than makes up for a little targeting problem. However if money is an issue you might want to save your money, beg your parents, or wait for Christmas or your birthday, retail for this gun can range from [amt]-as high as [amt].
Now for interacts light gun. Yes it is bigger, bulkier, and doesn't have a grip, if you like big weird shaped stuff buy this gun. The trigger is very, very crappy and you may find yourself swearing at the gun because of it. The gun can be very unpleasant to hold for a long period of time. It has basically the same functions as the Mad Catz gun. It also can be uncooperative when it comes to aiming. I've read many of these other reviews and wonder why their Interact guns have such a major problem when it comes to aiming. Mine works just as well as my Mad Catz. Finally, this guns price can retail as low as [amt]. So if you want 2 guns to play HOD2 with that are really cheap go for this gun.
BOTTOM LINE, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Quite possibly, the best console game of 2006. This is a game owners of expensive Xbox360's will be jealous about. Proving it doesn't take fancy HDTV's and overpriced consoles to have an amazing game.
What we have here is a mix of strategy wargame and pinball that is unlike anything you have ever played before. Toss in an included microphone, and a wide range of voice commands for your troops, and you have a totally unique experiance!
Superb themed graphics, a fantastic asian soundtrack, authentic asian voice all add to the quality of the game. Be advised, Pinball games aren't a cakewalk, and this is no different. Be prepared to play hard to win some levels, but the rewards are amazing. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Speed and violence. The fastest racing game I've ever played and it has weapons, to boot! Was looking for a good racing game for the Cube, since they don't carry Gran Turismo, and ran across XGRA and Hot Wheels World Race. Played Hot Wheels once and then I put XGRA in...I haven't touched Hot Wheels since! This is one fast racer and the powerups for weapons and shielding, etc. add an element that makes this much more than just another racing game. Graphics and sound are both top-notch here - when your cycle hits mach-1, you really get the sensation your moving that fast. Good stuff! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fairly good game, spoiled by many annoying features. For the first hour or so of playing this game, my hopes soared -- could it be that Electronic Arts finally came up with a game that was just enjoyable, without so much of the crap that they so often put in just to mar a perfectly good game?
Alas, deeper into the experience, the annoyance factor crept in. Again.
At first, everything about this game's mechanics, graphics and design made sense. Controls were smooth enough, the graphics (especially the cut movies) were superb and almost lifelike, and the presence of Pierce Brosnan lent credibility. And there are no fewer than four Bond girls in this game, all famous faces -- supermodel Heidi Klum, Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie), Misaki Ito (Ju-On: The Grudge) and, just to be weird, singer Mya. I was definitely not a big fan of the last choice, either for the theme song or the character, but at least you get variety. In the beginning of the game, I was mightily impressed with how the game kept you in the know about where you are and what you're doing -- there are step-by-step training sessions, the first of which was very cleverly designed as a classic Bond film opening, and the control scheme was simple and effective, instantly manageable.
Then, slowly, the game began to deteriorate. More and more, the same strengths started becoming weaknesses. You're thrown into missions where you're not told what to do, and most of them have a timer on them. I was most annoyed with the "Serena St. Germaine" mission, where you have to drive to a location and supposedly "avoid the patrols". But all paths that don't have patrols on them are guarded by impassable, unbeatable tanks...until I looked it up online and found that you had to drive right into the patrols, then lose them. Didn't the game just tell me I was supposed to "avoid" these suckers? In another mission, you're told to get "beneath" a train with your speeding car. Turns out you have to get "behind" it closely until it sails over a bridge. So it's the old "play it over and over until you luck out on a solution", which I never consider a good thing -- good for keeping the player stuck, but it annoys me to no end.
As in Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain, you're forced to listen to an arrogant voice that berates you for every mistake you make, and in this one it's Judi Dench's "you are a complete failure" speeches, regaling you with insults every time you fail an objective. In one level where you have to drive through a twisty town in the rain and avoid pedestrians, I just threw down the controller and called it quits -- Dench became too irritating, and every time you replay the mission, you have to do this first part over where you're just driving to a park to take a phone call. It's called "checkpoints", you nimrods!
Such a pity, because for the first three or four missions, I was almost ready to give this game the first five-star rating I've ever given to a video game. But it's typical of Electronic Arts, who in the past three or four years have made the Medal of Honor series so joylessly difficult that they ruined my memory of the franchise. So it is with Everything or Nothing -- would've been great, if they hadn't decided to screw it up royally midway through. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is one of the best baseball simulations ever created. This is one of the best baseball simulations ever created, and still holds up 12 years later. In this game you can manage an organization down to its class A minor league team. You can take on the role of owner, create your own budget, decide ticket prices, hire and fire managers, and build your own ballpark. This is also one of few, if any games in which you can send your manager out to argue an umpire's call. The ballpark renderings are immaculate, and several nostalgia ballparks can be used in the game, including my favorite, Qualcomm Stadium. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My kids love it. I'm always on the lookout for good 4 player games since I have 4 boys. I was excited to find this one. It has many different games on it, some that you have immediately and others that are found as you play the games. My boys love the monkey baseball, monkey soccer, monkey tennis and monkey bowling. There is also a section where you have to navigate through challenging courses without falling off. Sort of like mazes except you can see where you need to go. My boys all love it. They play it for hours and I have to beg them to get off it. It's a hit with the neighborhood kids as well. Whenever we get visitors Super Monkey Ball 2 is what they want to play. My husband also enjoys playing the monkey tennis with our boys. I highly recommend it for anyone who has more than one child. This game also has sections that are one player so it's also great if you only have one child. This has been the only game my kids play since we bought it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worked well for me. I bought three of these pads, all seem to work perfectly, have played Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Kolona, Sonic Colors, some NFS games, and alot of gamecube games with them and these pads work just right, they are lighter than the Nintendo pads, but provide same functionality, theres no click between half-held and fully pressed on the L and R buttons, but they are actually very smooth buttons (feel almost like xbox 360 triggers)but other than that, they are almost exactly like the originals, and yes, they work with any wii game that supports gamecube pads, so it is fully compatible with gamecube and wii (atleast in my experience).
They are also pretty durable from what ive noticed, my lil bro is rough with gamepads.. even tosses them.. and these still work
if character moves continuously in a direction (happened to me once) unplug controller, and plug back in without moving the joysticks
that is pretty mcuh only prob i had with mine the entire time I owned them, and it was because my bro was playing with it while I was plugging it in. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Come Get Some. . . On The GBA. Hands down the best FPS available for the GBA. It was the 6th FPS released for the system. Duke Nukem Advance brings all the attitude and fire power to the small screen in a richly detailed FPS. The game feautures 4 exotic locations taking you to Area 51, the Temple of Amun in Egypt, the streets of Sydney, Austrailia, and an alien ship orbiting earth. The game feauters 10 fun weapons from your mighty boot to a shrink ray. All of the classic enemies from the original Duke Nukem 3D are intact with a few welcome editions. This is not only the best FPS for Game Boy but, in my expert opinion, the best game for Game Boy! This is definitely top-notch stuff! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
r make doubly sure your kid will like this game/keep reciept. My son bought this game two days after his birthday with his birthday money. Decided it didn't like after playing it for two days. BUT he lost his receipt so of course ToysRus would not refund his money. This took place at a local ToysRus store. I thought by scanning the bar code on the box that the store could tell that it came/purchased from this particular store. The manager said the barcode is universal..blah, blah. I highly questioned that. The sales lady kept blabbing that it was their policy not to refund money for a video game that has been opened with no receipt. I said there is also a policy about customer satisfaction also!! But to no avail. So we ended up taking the game to E B games for resale. Course my son lost out on some of his money. I have spent quite a bit of money at ToysRus locally and online. However, now I will certainly think TWICE before giving them anymore business. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Its okay because it didn't do what I wanted. I have not tried this with the gamecube.
I tried this with the nintendo 64 instead. But the N64 cannot display a good RGB picture unless you mod it.
This did make the picture a little less muddy though and made most N64 games more playable on a 47 inch HDTV.
In certain games the picture is too blurry on things far away, but this makes it a little easier to see.
But the picture still looks like garbage to the untrained eye.
I would make a pass on this product unless your like me and have no other option, and the price is just right for that.
I repeat, I have not tried this with a gamecube, instead I used it with a N64.
It is actually a better idea to go to a thrift store and try to find a cheap CRT tv. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Give the Dreamcast a better look. Just as a note to all, this isn't the official Dreamcast VGA box, but one made by "retro-bit" (never heard of this company.) Anyways, I bought this VGA box along with these two items:
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All three work perfectly together for me. Make sure you have one Input slot containing both a VGA/RGB/Analog PC In and a Headphone/Audio In on your TV. I have a 40 inch Sharp Quattron LED TV and strangely I had to put the switch on the VGA box to "PC" rather than "TV." Odd, but oh well... The picture looks very nice (much better than the traditional composite hook-up) and the audio comes through my TV speakers very clear.
It's nice to be able to enjoy the Sega Dreamcast once again. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gadget game still has a ways to go go. I'll be honest, I would have given this game one extra star if I hadn't first played the sequel for the Gameboy Advance. That game, Inspector Gadget Advance Mission, corrects many of the flaws found here.
First the good. Gadget, Penny and Brain all look great. And Gadget has many of his signature gadgets. Gadget legs, neck, mallet, 'brella, all here. And that's not counting the special pickups, like the gadget darts and gadget 'copter. The MAD agents look just like they did in the cartoon. And gameplay itself, while nothing special, isn't bad.
It also isn't great. Enemies are easy to bump into while you are busy pulling your mallet out. Switching characters by pausing and toggling to who you need is a pain. Penny is hopelessly weak. And Gadget's gadget skates will pop out if you run forward too long, sending you skidding out of control. It's a fun nod to the original series the first couple times. But when it starts sending you into MAD's waiting arms, the fun factor drops quite a bit.
Not a terrible game overall, but unless you're a Gadget completest, I recomend just picking up the Advance Mission, which eliminiates the skates, lets you switch characters on the fly and features more MAD agents and less mud monsters and killer bugs. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pikmin=Frustrating. After looking at a whole bunch of customer reviews, Pikmin sounded like a really fun game, so I got it. However, I was VERY mistaken. At first, Pikmin is a fun and addictive game, but after a while I found there to be no appeal in the game. The game has some VERY serious flaws. First, the days are too short, and until you are very experienced, you can hardly do anything in a day. Second, when you are learning to play, you keep forgetting which button does what and how to move the camera. It can be very frustrating when you release all your Pikmin instead of throwing one. I would like to emphasize the poor camera controls. Also, there is no replayability, as beating the game takes out all the appeal- that is, if you can even like the game well enough to finish it. The game isn't fun at all, and is very frustrating. Customers, I urge you, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! It is a total waste of money. At least rent the game before you buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not just another RPG. This game was sold out everywhere, and for good reason. This game is loaded with content. Aspected weapons of all types from fire/ice/lightning attacks, to drain life or experience attacks. Armor of all types, many with SLOTS with which you can attatch a myriad of accessories.
The weapons look gorgeous, and some of the rarer weapons will blow your mind, like the double bladed photon sabre (much like Darth Maul's lightsabre) and your character will wield it with similar proficiency. Many weapons (and armor!) have new appearances in the gamecube version. Many items that previously looked just like another weapon of it's class with a different colored photon stream, now have an altogether unique look. The Dragon Slayer from PSO on Dreamcast now looks the the sword Sparda from Devil May Cry!
Also, many people obsessed only over weapons because they were the only thing that changed appearance. Any armor would not show up on your body. Now there are many powerful (and beautiful) defensive items you can wear and see displayed on your character.
There is a dressing room feature in which you can spend 10, 000 meseta to change your character's appearance when you get tired of the one you have. Hey, beats making a whole new character just because you are tired of your look.
There is also an entirely NEW adventure, with NEW bosses in Episode 2. The final boss is FRIGHTENING, as in the first battle he is on the cieling!
I hope this has been helpful, and that others will fill in the blanks. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Rampage good, Paperboy Bad. This was the first game I purchased for my GBA SP. I was pleased with Rampage. Just like the Nintendo version. Paperboy, they made it almost impossible to control the paperboy. The d-pad for driving and a/b for throwing the papers was the best way this game was played. Having to press A to accelerate and B to slow down and the L and R buttons at the top corners to throw papers while steering with the d-pad makes you tire of the game very quickly.
A re-release of this game with the old-style controls would be great cause the current reincarnation of the game makes it impossible to get through the first day let alone complete. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gotta Catch 'em All. The world of Pokemon took the world by strom when it was released. Pokemon are animals with special powers. Some people keep Pokemon as pets, but most people train thier pokemon for battle! In a Pokemon battle, nobody dies, they just "faint" or knocked-out but not dead. You can carry up to six pokemon in pokeballs.
Pokemon Gold takes place in the Johto region, which is different from the Kanto (the old world in Pokemon Blue, Red and Yellow) region. In this game, you can breed your own pokemon! Pokemon finally have Male and Female--the male pokemon are a little stronger than females. A addictive game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The great start to the amazing series. This is the only game that I play every day. According to the NES version I am a Tetris master. But this is a review of the Gameboy version. First off this is not in color. Save high scores. So if you don't enjoy old technology don't buy it. Stop reading, buy the app, the Ds version, or Play Halo for all I care. The game is outdated the new versions are better(in my opinion). But I enjoy this one so much. To describe this phenomenon I will give an example. The Gameboy version of this game is like candles. The newer versions are like light bulbs. Even though candles are outdated they are still enjoyed. When we actually need light we use a light bulb. So here are some positive things about this game.
1. This game is addicting. BLOCKS ARE FALLING! WHAT DO WE DO? Rotate them. Move them. Arrange them. Create a line across the board clear them. Repeat. Rotate them. Move them. Arrange them. Create a line across the board Clear them. Repeat. Rotate them. Move them. Arrange them. Create a line across the board Clear them. Repeat. Rotate them. Move them. Arrange them. Create a line across the board Clear them. Repeat. Rotate them. Move them. Arrange them. Create a line across the board Clear them. Repeat. Rotate them. Move them. Arrange them. Create a line across the board Clear them. Repeat. Rotate them. Move them. Arrange them. Create a line across the board Clear them. Repeat. Rotate them. Move them. Arrange them. Create a line across the board Clear them. Repeat. Rotate them. Move them. Arrange them. Create a line across the board Clear them. Repeat. Miss one. Miss one. Miss one. Miss one. Miss one. Miss one. Miss one. Game over. Start again. Now you will repeat that about a thousand times. That's the beauty of Tetris. It never gets old.
2. The nostalgia. Almost everybody that calls themselves a gamer... has played this game. Why? Because... Alexey Pajitnov, Nintendo, and Bulletproof software.... are well... geniuses. Alexy wanted a two player puzzle game. He succeeded. Nintendo wanted a two player addicting game for their system. They got one. Bulletproof software wrote a perfect version of Tetris to put on a pea soup dot matrix screen. They hyped this game. Back in 1988 when Nintendo hyped something. People listened. 35 million copies sold later... and 25 years, it became a piece of nostalgia. I bet if you are 25+ you have memories of this game. Since it never gets old.. that means... you never get old! Sadly that's not this case. But it is still fun.
3. If you have a Gameboy. Buy it. Just don't even try not too. Just buy it.
Buy if,
Like games,
Breathe air,
Enjoy puzzles,
Don't buy if,
If you read the beginning, I can't think of anything. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best Star Wars Game Ever Made. I've been a long-time gamer, and I've played nearly every console game based on the "Star Wars" universe to date. I have to say that this game is, without a doubt, the absolute best Star Wars game ever made. The usual factors to consider are the graphics and sound effects, both of which are astounding. This game takes full advantage of the Gamecubes' abilities. In the N64 game "Rogue Squadron", when the X-Wing fighter fired the blasters, a shot was issued from all four cannons at once. In this game, the four cannons fire independently of each other, one at a time. This gives you a constant barrage of fire that is far better than what we had before. The ships and backgrounds all appear exactly as they did in the films, and all sounds are faithfully reproduced in every detail. Each ship in the game has a "behind the ship" view and a "cockpit" view. In the cockpit view, the yellow "C" joystick acts as your head, allowing you to look right, left, up or down as you fly. Every detail that you can think of is here. For example, at one point in the game you get to steal a TIE Fighter. When switching to the cockpit view in that ship, you get to hear that "hum" that was heard every time a close-up of a TIE Fighter Pilot was shown flying his ship in the movies. It's details like that that makes this game a winner, but there's more to it than that.
One of this game's best qualities is that it has great replay value. There are 10 main missions in the game, but 15 missions overall. There are also several bonus ships that can be unlocked and used in certain missions. Players can gain access to the 5 bonus missions by meeting performance standards in the missions they have access to (including any previously opened bonus missions) and being awarded bronze, silver or gold medals, with a maximum of 10 points per level. The points are then "cashed in" to open the bonus missions. The factors that the medals are based on include mission completion time, shot accuracy, and the number of enemies destroyed, among other things. The requirements for winning medals sometimes seem comparable to winning the "Triple Crown" in Major League Baseball. It seems you can excel in certain areas, while falling short in others. But there is no penalty for repeated failures to meet the requirements for medals, and all of them can be obtained eventually with enough practice. I'm winning gold medals on missions that a few weeks ago I had deemed it impossible to do so. The way to do it is just to pick a level and keep plugging away at it, time after time, until you finally win the gold medal. And you will sooner or later, trust me.
Bronze and silver medals are obtainable fairly easily with a little effort, but the gold ones are designed for only the most disciplined and determined players. But the rewards for winning them will keep you playing for hours on end. As of this writing I have access to 14 levels, and have 11 gold medals around my neck. As soon as I upgrade the remaining 3 silver medals to gold, I will have enough points to open the final bonus mission, "Endurance." Once I win the gold medal in that mission, I will gain access to the "Ace" mode, which is a whole new ballgame. I have a feeling that I'm not nearly done with this game, and I've already gotten my money's worth out of it. My medals and performance thus far has earned me the Slave 1, Millenium Falcon and TIE Fighter bonus ships, and there are still more out there left to get I understand.
Any fan of the "Star Wars" universe would have to love this game. I strongly recommend picking it up. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
great system, cool color, little trouble with the screen tho. GBA platinum is just like the other GBA's, only cooler cuz its in platinum. its backward-compatible with all Game Boy games (GB, GBC, GBA) and that's probably the best feature, cuz you don't have to buy all the GB systems to play the games you want to play. the new innovational shape is great so you don't get so many pains in your fingers from playing too much. the GBA doesn't take up very many batteries, only 2 AA's are required for it to run. the one downside is that the screen is kinda dark, so you have to either play it in broad daylight, or get one of those 'alien' game lights and hook it up to your GBA. i think it's a great system and will be a milestone in Nintendo's history. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Soul Calibur. Wow. I pride myself on my vocabulary skills but this is the only one-word definition I could come up with for this game. Soul Calibur is the best fighting game ever made...hands down. It also ranks in my top five favorite video games of all time, which is saying a lot because I've played hundreds of games. Now that I've said that, I can get down to the big question: why should you spend your hard earned cash on this game? I'll tell you why...
Graphically, Soul Calibur has some of the best visuals on any system, including PS2. The first time I saw this game in action I was amazed. I've simply never played a game that looks this good. The character animation is incredibly lifelike, both during fighting and in the pre-rendered opening and victory scenes. The backgrounds are very realistic and add to the overall atmosphere of the game.
The music is well done and the sound effects are tremendous. The sounds of blade hitting blade, blade hitting air, and blade hitting flesh are dead-on accurate. I mean I've never actually heard somebody being hacked into with a broadsword in real life, but I'm willing to bet that it would sound pretty close to the sound you hear in Soul Calibur. Other impressive sound effects are the character voices both during and between battles. From the grunts and roars of the hulking Astoroth to the Bruce Lee-esque high-pitched hooting and hollering of the nunchaku-swinging Maxi, these characters come to life.
Control is extremely tight and responsive. Which makes it a lot easier to learn new moves. Every move in the game is easily accessible through the in-fight move menu. Just push pause during a battle and the entire arsenal of moves for your character is available for the taking. The characters are also very well balanced each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
There are 19 characters in all, although nine of them must be unlocked through beating the game in arcade and mission modes. It's through all of the unlocking hidden characters, levels, costumes, options, art cards, game modes, etc., that the game shows its true depth. Each character has his/her own unique weapons and fighting styles. Each character also has hundreds (yes, hundreds) of attacks, combos, and special moves to keep you coming back for more.
As if you needed any more reason to pick this game up, I will mention that the menu system is very streamlined and straight-forward, the two-player mode is a blast, the art gallery is surprisingly well done, the story lines are more than adequately interesting, and at the recently discounted price you'd have to be crazy to pass this one up...Wow. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun But Short. Well, I must say a pretty good launch game from Nintendo, but certainly not their best. This game basicly lacks replay value, and that hurts a game now, a lot. So, instead of adding more levels, they basicly give you, (after you beat the game) the same mansion just only with a few items in different spots. After playing the Japanese version I wasn't disappointed at all, as a matter of fact, I was highly impressed. The puzzles are simple and not very complex, that is until you inch your way to the end, then it starts to pick up a bit, but nothing to absoultly tease your brain over. For the average gamer, 14- and up, I'll say 8-12 hours of gameplay, if that, so rent this one before a purchase. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very good, minor flaws. The game is good, it works, it saves. There are two issues I have found with my copy, the first is that when accessing the save feature, whether you're loading a save or making a save, the game freezes for about 1 second and then continues on normally. The save function still works, it just has that hiccup. The second is that in the Link Arena, some items do not count as weapons for the purpose of selecting characters to use on your teams and so some spellcasting classes cannot be used with certain spellbooks in the Link Arena, but it doe snot affect the main campaign or the Trial Maps.
The game is 99% translated accurately, the only items I found not translated where some user input options in the Link Arena. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Average Basketball Sim but NO 3-Point Shootout. EA generally does a good job with sports titles. NBA Live 2004 is a bit of a regression for the company. The game is servicable, the graphics OK and the gameplay average. But, coming from such a highly regarded video game maker this game should have been much better. For instance, the menu and navigation are confusing to say the least. Trying the Dynasty mode's fantasy draft it took me awhile to learn how to order my picks and positions. The absence of a 3-point shootout really takes away from this title for me. What EA did include was a practice mode which I couldn't care less about. Bottom Line, EA Sports NBA Live 2004 is not worth the money but maybe a rental. Hopefully '05 will be better. Not Recommended. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
RPG of the year. IGN.com gave out it's 2004 year end awards and Paper Mario won RPG of the year across ALL platforms. Ironically Paper Mario skirts the edge of actually being an RPG in the first place. Mario only has three adjustable statistics and only one can be raised per level upgrade. Most of the adjustments come from badge selections.
The Thousand Year Door is light and fun and intended to put a smile on the players face. Unlike many RPG's Paper Mario never overstayes its welcome. When you're finished you'll wish there were more, not because the game is short but because it's such an enjoyable ride. Players who love a challenge will enjoy the Pit of 100 Trials. Players who enjoy collecting will love gathering badges, recipes and creature info.
This game is one of a handful that will define the GameCube in years to come. Some franchises like Mario Kart have regressed on the GameCube but The Thousand Year Door is undoubtedly the pinnacle of the Mario RPG series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Unplayable Crap. This old school NBA game is just terrible. I know it's an older game,and the graphics are not gonna be great,by today's standards anyway,but what makes NBA Action 94 bad is the gameplay. There are so many problems with it. For one,it is almost IMPOSSIBLE to make a shot. Once in a very rare while,can you knock one down. Even if you have a great shooter shooting the ball,say like Reggie Miller,it will still be a pain in the neck,trying to make a basket. Secondly,everything you put up in the lane,or take to the basket,gets blocked! Have fun trying to do a slam dunk,lay up,or even shooting a short shot for that matter. Of course,the CPU can score,lay up and dunk on you all day long. It's not even fair. Plus the annoying commentary by Marv Albert,repeating the same lines over and over again only make all of this much worse. Stay far away from this game. I know it sells for pretty cheap on here,usually for about only 4 bucks,but this game is not even worth 4 cents! Buy "Tecmo Super NBA Basketball" instead. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's a mandatory buy for anyone with Game Boy carts. What's there to say that hasn't been said about the Super Game Boy already? It's awesome! I haven't had a working Game Boy in years but this thing has done the job for me just fine! Playing games on here are effortless (unless your GB cart is either badly damaged or dirty) and it has neat customizable options for control and display. THe only things that would make this better would be Link Cable and Game Boy Color compatibility--which fortunately was fixed with the Japan-only Super Game Boy 2.
If you can you should go for that one, but otherwise this is just great! I love playing Pokemon Yellow on here! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Too thorough. I have bought this game over the years and never gave it much of a chance. But I recently got it again and this time its a definite keeper! just looking at the ratings caught my attention first. One thing I can say is that lately there has not been games like this with good replay value. Another thing is that I would advise anyone of the survival horror genre should pick this up because you have 20+ hours of gameplay. the graphice are pretty good as well. This game is also a rare classic. I have played the others such as silent hill, resident evil, siren, and dead space but this game is in a league of it's own. definitely pick this game up! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
IF YOU HAVE NGC AND U DONT GET IT UMISED OUT. I played the one for n-64 even though i didn't own one back then, i had a ps1. now that i have a gamecube i'm not going to miss out. I know i made a lotof mistakes choosing games, but this is some thing i've got to have. I my self am pre-ordering it so i don't have towait til christmas to play it!.And i myself love mario games thisone is not a downer if your deciding ofgetting oen your self. I mean the sharpness it exelent the gameplay beautiful,sceen shots are good. IF YOUR STILL NOT CONVINCED YET,go to nintendo.com click on games then go to master game list. click on gamecube, after go tto the m's you'll see mk:dd(mario kart double dash) click on audio/video chooes oneof the two quicktime or midia player and wala! so i hope you enjoy bye. reminder dooooonntttt miss out | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Much Better Than The Original Game Boy Advance. This Game Boy is the best yet. I tried my little cousin's GBA SP and I just had to have one. I got one within a few days of playing with my cousin's GBA SP. I got mine at [local store]for [money amount]+ tax. The lighting is very good. It is so much easier to see the screen. You can hold the screen a few feet from your eyes and still see the picture. It is light as a feather too, and it fits inside original GBA cases. If you love the GBA and play it a bunch I suggest buying the GBA SP. It is that good. It was worth every penny I spent on it. I did have the original GBA but when I got the GBA SP I traded in my original GBA at a local video trading store. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wish I went this Route First Works great. I bought this after laying out a couple of hundred on eBay buying used consoles (half that didn't work) and games and such, only to get this as an afterthought to play Star Control. Bottom line, I have only used this since and the Sega genesis games and consoles I bought are sitting in my cabinet. Not that I play this so much but it got me over my Jones to play star control. Works great, you do have to st the controls each time you plug it in or it won't work, FYI. Highly recommended, this and a Sega Genesis controller with the emulator is identical (for me) to playing an old original game and hardware. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The follow-up to Maximum Carnage is worth the price of admission. Spider-Man & Venom: Separation Anxiety is the sequel to the fan adored Genesis hit Maximum Carnage. Releasing as late in the Genesis' life-cycle as 1995, this is a quality beat 'em up game, through and through. Both games play similarly enough as to make Separation Anxiety immediately recognizable as a direct sequel, though there are some very notable differences between both games.
Separation Anxiety is definitely a much more accessible game than Maximum Carnage. This is aided by the fact that the game runs on a password system, while Maximum Carnage opted for the "Out of continues? Then you lose. Go all the way back to the beginning", school of design. If you found Maximum Carnage to be too tough a game, then Separation Anxiety is probably for you. On the other hand, if you want more Spider-Man, beat 'em up goodness, then Separation Anxiety is still probably the game for you.
The controls are a bit more forgiving this time around, as the developers were probably being cautious of all of the times inexperienced Maximum Carnage players would inadvertently pick enemies up and not be able to move for a second or two, all the while being vulnerable to a barrage of enemy attacks. The combat here runs a hair slower, in direct comparison, and you have to be much more precise with both your screen placement and web shooting antics to connect your hits. However, this is still a solid beat 'em up that controls much like you'd expect, and for my money, is a smoother playing game than the critically lauded Streets of Rage or Final Fight series.
You can choose to either play as Spider-Man or Venom from the start, and the game also supports a really well implemented co-op mode. The co-op is enough to recommend this game by itself, since that's something Maximum Carnage was sorely missing. This isn't to say Separation Anxiety is the better game of the two, though.
Personally, what made Maximum Carnage so endearing and memorable to me was its absurd difficulty. If you didn't know the placement of virtually every secret room in the game, chances are, you never saw its ending. Playing the game for countless hours upon hours though, and finally completing it, down to my very last life and continue, is still one of the greatest memories I have from gaming. No other moment from playing video games had my heart racing as much.
This is something severely missing from Separation Anxiety. The game doesn't feel as high-tension at all times. It feels as though its lenient on mistakes, when one mistake in Maximum Carnage could have lead you to start the entire game over from the beginning. All of this is due to the password system, honestly, and I'm sure if you want that hugely tough challenge that Maximum Carnage offered, you could opt to ignore the password. The problem being, this makes the game virtually unplayable, as the continue system is done away with here. You start the game with 3 lives, and that's it. No continues at all, so you better get used to writing those passwords down.
The visuals in Separation Anxiety fare well for a Genesis beat 'em up. We don't have the flashing lights and insane color palette of the Streets of Rage games, but Separation Anxiety boasts extremely smooth character animations. Every animation here is fluid, and is done in a stylized way that makes the characters appear if they leaped right out of a cartoon. It looks fantastic. The actual character sprites, on the other hand, are a downgrade from Maximum Carnage. They're a lot smaller and not nearly as detailed, and clearly, this was done for the sake of squeezing in as much animation as possible. It's a trade off that does work, and it all comes down to which visual style you prefer.
The levels here are more varied than those that Maximum Carnage offered, since it's nice to see environments that aren't city streets for the first 4 or 5 levels of the game. There are parks, which unfortunately look like forests, bridges to traverse, laboratories to fight your way through, and even some shopping mall levels that employ elevators into the level design. There are also some branching paths in these levels, which could potentially lead you to finding extra lives or, what the manual calls, "cameo appearances."
These cameos allow you to call in an ally to aid you in your fight, and there are four of them in total. Ranging from Captain America to Ghost Rider, these allies work just the same as they did in Maximum Carnage. They all have specific uses, but to a lesser degree this time around. You can virtually clear every enemy of the screen with any given ally, which is a shame, as I thought the ally system in Maximum Carnage was handled wonderfully. Knowing which characters worked for certain situations was a blast to figure out. Again, this is sorely missing from Separation Anxiety.
The soundtrack here is good for what it is, yet there's no way it could top the awesome Green Jelly music from Maximum Carnage. That being said, I do enjoy the soundtrack here, and I probably wouldn't have been disappointed at all with it if I hadn't played Maximum Carnage first. The sound effects for combat are much better this time around, though.
Essentially, that's how a lot of this game comes off to me. It's Maximum Carnage with some downgrades. That isn't to say some things weren't improved, mind you. The co-op play is a great time, the password system could be considered a godsend to some, and the branching paths in levels are awesome to see. It just doesn't have the same brutal difficulty, or charm of its predecessor. That being said, it is a great game in its own right, by all means. The visuals are great, the music does sound good for the Genesis, and all in all, it's an enjoyable beat 'em up experience. It's not quite up there with Maximum Carnage, and possibly not as good as Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin, but it is a great beat 'em up game, and a great Spidey game, by all accounts.
I'd say for the most casual player, they could do without this one in their collection when Maximum Carnage definitely has more appeal to it. For hardcore Spidey fans or Genesis collectors, though, you could do a lot worse than this, especially in the beat 'em up genre. It's a solid game, and I'd recommend it to fans or collectors. You won't be disappointed with it. Even as an inferior sequel, it's still a fun time, and if you haven't played Maximum Carnage, I'm sure you'll enjoy this game much more. Don't let the negatives deter you from picking this game up. The positives outweigh the negatives, by a long shot, and this is simply a fun game to pick up and play. It isn't perfect, but it is some great fun, especially if you're playing it with a friend on the couch. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
DO NOT BUY THIS TERRIBLE GAME. I would like to offer you the chance to save about thirty bucks and not buy this game. It's true that the graphics arn't bad and all of that over hyped crap but the game its self just sucks. The single player mode has a terrible plot, coma inducingly boring gameplay and it is just to easy. To me it seams like I am just killing the same retarded AI bot or blowing up the same tank. I don't mind all of the other Bond games mostly because they have respectable arena modes where you have plunty of room to grab a weapon, explore, or just pick off one of your friends, but in this games arena it's like the designers just got really lazy like everyone else and made the smallest arena possible, made the camera unmovable and from an uncomfortable position, and just lets you pick up a crowbar and beat the other guy down without even giving them a fight. If any of you have played Nightfire those arenas are pretty good, come to think of it most of the other games arenas are ok but this one pisses me off. Well I hope you found this review useful and will save your money. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
they were pursuing the excellence for deliver the player the best experience ever. You think developers are lazzy and releases below-the-average games these days? Well this is from an age when games came first, they were pursuing the excellence for deliver the player the best experience ever, they did not prioritize money . This is a state-of-the-art game. High-end graphics, high-end audio, stunning visuals that we can't see even in these days(although it is 2003's 480i). I see this game as a jump from the previous remaster; since they were comfortable with this style, so we have more guns, more weapons, more zombies, and improved backgrounds.
In the end, a must have. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best GBA game so far. I bought this game yesterday and I love it! It uses the GBA's advanced graphics capabilities way better than other side scrollers like Castlevania. The gameplay is fairly realistic and fast-moving with lots of action. Like the Spiderman games for the GBC, the levels are vast and colorful, and in "Mysterio's Menace" they are also quite realistic as well. There are also 3 difficulty settings: Easy, Normal, and Superhero. I started out on easy and went through the first few stages fairly easily, and defeating Hammerhead, Electro, and Rhino(the bosses) was fairly easy. On normal, the levels aren't too hard, but the bosses are really hard to defeat. Neat powerups, like special armor and web cartridges keep the game interesting. Overall, I strongly recommend this game, especially if you haven't been impressed by the GBA's rather weak showing up to now in the game department. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
CHAINSAW CONTROLLER GAMECUBE. Not As Good Or Well Made As The PLAYSTATION 2 RED CHAINSAW. It Doesn't Make The Running Chainsaw Sound When Used Like The PLAYSTATION CHAINSAW Does. And The Box/Case Is Made Of PAPER Instead Of PLASTIC Like On The PLAYSTATION CHAINSAW. But, At Least The COLOR Is Correct As In The Game Chainsaw (YELLOW) And The PLASTIC Stand Is Splattered With BLOOD (LOOKS COOL) And Holds The Cable For The Controller Underneath In a Door On The BOTTOM Of The STAND. For The True RESIDENT EVIL FANS Still a MUST HAVE COLLECTABLE! A 4 Out Of 5. BUY BOTH VERSIONS! They Are TRUE RESIDENT EVIL COLLECTORS ITEMS. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not what I thought it was. This isnt' a review talking about the quality of the games or how good the translation is. This is simply a public service to anyone like me who loves Gauntlet on the NES. It's the only version I ever played so when I thought I could have it on my GBA, of course I was excited. However, shortly after purchase I realized it is not the same game as the NES version. So that's really all I have to say about it. It may be a great game for all I know but I took it back because it's not what I wanted. So if you're like me, and want to take the NES version of Gauntlet with you...sorry, no dice. You'll have to do what I did and drag the NES back out and find yourself a copy of the original cartridge. (Worth it, by the way.) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It was worth replacing. ... my old sega that I had since '92. A few years ago my sister moved back home and trashed my Genesis and the games I had with it. I regretted not taking it with me when I moved out. Later she told me she gave it to Goodwill but I don't know which upset me more. Anyway, I recently bought another one because I missed playing mine and mostly I got it for my kids because the games of today aren't as fun as the old school games like Sonic and ToeJam & Earl. It was worth buying another system because back then, some things were still made to last and now everything breaks so easily. The Genesis system and the cartridges were made to last a long time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Amazing. The game holds some elements of captivation to it, indeed. Being another Card Game Morph, similar to some ways to Pokemon TCG, or Monster Rancher Card Battle, it has its own pulls and attrections to make it stand out fro the rest. For a gameboy game, the grafix are amazing, the ideals and gaming process as well as the plot are brillaint, and the conversations are side bursting. However, there are atl least two faults. Specific save points and pretty rotten music. Have not had the opportunity to beat the first shadow gyser, due to enjoying leveling up the Dream Creatures. *Wanders off to play more* | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellence In A Platformer. I've never been a big fan of the Castlevania series because I always felt that they were too hard. I was suprised when I found Double Pack, and it was a good deal for two seperate games that are both very good alone. Let me just clarify something- you get two games on one GBA cartridge, and you're able to switch from either at the screen that pops up when you turn the GBA on. Anyway, I didn't like Harmony of Dissonance as much as I liked Aria Of Sorrow because I feel AoS had a lot more depth with the weapons. You have a HUGE number of weapons to discover, buy, and weild. They all have their own speed and damage, and all kinds attack styles. On AoS, also, you have the ability to capture souls off random monsters as a drop, and they give you special abilities that you can choose from, like radiating fire, throwing a grenade, or letting you glide on a big jump. These are some amazing platformers, and they're nice and compact- just perfect for a road trip. These are, by far, the best game I've played on the GBA next to Minish Cap and Harvest Moon: More Friends Of Mineral Town. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An O.K. game. Well playing the game, I found it to be easy which is find because its intended for younger kids who r fans of the series. I think I'm like one of the few adults that actually is a fan of the series but anyways back to the game. While some of the levels can be easy, it can still be hard as well. Heck even I actually got a gameover plenty of times which leads to the only complaint I have, if this game is intended for young adults, how come some stages are harder than others. Sure it may seem easy with certain characters, I think at least 6 of the characters are actually useful while two of them are not, the fact of the matter is, everybody should be an equal character and not have one stronger than the other. In the show, all the girls were equal, in the game there not. If your gonna do a game based off the show at least get it right. Other than that tho, its an ok game for being the only one, so in sense if you are a fan of the show, you'll pick it up, if not a fan, then don't. Only true fans of W.I.T.C.H. need to play, no matter how hard it is. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Controller I've Ever Used. The Wavebird is by far the best controller that i have had the pleasure of using in my gaming history. Its a bit larger than the norman cube controller, but thats just as good if not better.
It has excellent range, If you are close enough to be able to see whats going on on the tv, then the wavebird will work, it will even work farther away. I does not require you to point the controller at the reciever in the cube, you could be on ba different floor of your house in a defferent room and it will still work (unless you have a very large house and get as far away as possible, then it might not work). Bottom line, as far away as you want to play a game, it will work.
Contrary to other reviews, i have had my Wavebird a long time, and have gone through 1 battery replacement, the drainage is very minimal. But as long as I've had my Wavebird, I have never experienced any lull, including games like Tony Hawk 3 and Super Smash Bros. Melee.
I would definitly consider this a must-have for any owner of a cube, and hope that an equally good wireless for PS2 will come out in the future. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best......Fighting game........ever. Namco never ceases to amaze me. Not only did they make a great weapons based fighting game with Soul Calibur, they topped themselves with Soul Calibur 2. The range of fighters is the fast and weak to the powerful and slow and everywhere in between.
The characters are well developed in the story lines, and the english voice actors fit the character. For example, the demon sword possesed Nightmare sounds like gravel, while the noble Sophitia sounds very regal.
This game is also in true 3D. With the use of "8way Run" characters can sidestep the blows of thier opponents.
Weapons mode is where most of the goodies are unlocked. Characters, swords, Weapon demonstrations and costumes are all unlocked here, as well as extra play modes.
And the main Reason I recomend the Gamecube version is the the extra character choice:Link of "The Legend of Zelda". I mean spawn is okay, Heihachi doesn't fit at all, but Link is the perfect choice for this type of game. I mean, the guy fights with a sword to begin with. Spawn's weapon is his armor(in the comic. He uses an axe in the game), and Heihachi has no weapons whatsoever.
Oh, and another Todd McFarlene character is in this game, Necrid. Now that is one cool, wierd character.
Well worth 50 dollars. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nothing to see here folks, move it along. Do not spend any of your hard earned cash on this. Even though I got it for free, I find it barely useful. Problems, oh yeah. First, it doesn't seem like it was actually designed for the GBA. Also, you are NEVER, repeat, NEVER going to wear this as a shoulder holster. The GBA fits inside sort of and I can almost fit a worm light in the case with the GBA. Almost! You can put a couple of games in a little mesh pocket insde with the GBA but when you open the case, WHOOPS, the pocket doesn't hold the games secure and they just fell out of the case. Hope you noticed. Tip for others, that game you lost, check under the seat in the car. I cannot possibly convey what a disappointing product this case has been. It works only slightly better than the bubble wrap envelope that my GBA shipped in. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Critical gaming item. Ah, the memory card. Probably one of the most critical items to enjoying your gaming experience (besides the console, game and controller, of course). Without this nifty little flat cube-ish wonder, consoles would have to be left on overnight. This means not only does the console overheat (which will turn out extremely bad after a few weeks), electricity bills, oh my!
But seriously, memory cards are used for saving records, gaming progress and a plethora more. I have seen no problem with the Memory Card 59 for Nintendo, besides a POSSIBLE lack of space. I haven't had time to invest in too many games (own two, rented one) and there's still space left over (duh!), but one game takes up nearly 1/5th of the space, though I don't know if this is a regular occurence. There should be nothing in the way of you buying this, seeing how important it is.
Indubitably. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lord of the Rings: The Two Hobbit Thumbs Up. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a great role-playing game. You can really get into the game. It does get a little tedious to fight the same bad guys over and over, but you get used to it after awhile. Sometimes it gets frusterating when you die over and over again on the same level and you can't get any further. I usually just turn off my GBA and do something else for a while before returning to continue from where I left off. I'm really glad that you're able to save your game. I have some GBA games that have no saving options, so whenever I turn off my GBA and I want to play a game that won't let me save, I have to start from the first level of the game when I turn it back on. My favorite characters in this game are Aragorn and Gandalf. Aragorn is quick with the sword, and Gandalf can cast spells on enemies. The weapons that you can find are totally awesome. I love it when I kill dozens of bad guys all at once. The higher up the bad guy, the better weapon you'll be able to find. If you're a LOTR fan, then you should definitely consider buying this game. I still am able to enjoy playing it in 2011, many years after the game and movies were released. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Too dark to play. This game does not do any justice to Castlevania because the game's dark ambience is totally destroyed by GBA's poor screen. Don't even think about playing the game under anything other than ideal lighting conditions. You just won't be able to see much on the screen. I was foolish enough to buy the game to play on my subway commute but boy, was it a true nightmare.
The gameplay itself is classic. You scroll to explore the environments, so it's very easy to play. Konami should have lightened up the display and made the game GBA-friendly. Then I would have given it a three-star or higher. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
That's it ? That's all . I just got this game at the Toys-R-Us store and I gotta say it was fun but too easy. I finished the game in one day and the bosses are way too easy to beat. It only contains 7 levels and each has 6 stages. I expected it to be more. The original Kirby's dreamland for old Gameboy had more levels. In my opinion it's not worth buying. Rather just rent it at like blockbuster or something. They'd rent it to you for 5 days which is more than enough time to finish the entire game. I say this was the worst ... I had spent on a game. I just got it today and I am planning to return it tomorrow for something that is more amusing than that. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Was he trying to tell the world something. This game is the weirdest computer game I have ever seen. It orignally was released when Michael Jackson WAS a bigshot, but it oddly foreshadows today.
The whole objective of this game is to have Michael Jackson rescure adoring little boys (unfortunately, I am serious)who squeal "Michael...Michael" as if being with him IS the lottery. The graphics are okay considering it is the 1980's, but the connotations of the plot are unbelievable. We are SUPPOSED to pair Michael Jackson up with little boys.
I am frightened to realize that there was a time when this plot was actually considered 'normal' and wonder why nobody at Sega headquarters had second thoughts about approviing this. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Terrible. Having played Mario Kart: 64, I had huge expections for the hopefully advanced Gamecube version. I was truely dissipointed.
Reasons:
- Very small. The tracks are very small. It takes less than 30 sec to compleate most races, most while Mario Krat: 64 races take me 2-7 minutes to compleate.
- The batteling is horrible. The batteling arena is very small, and the only enjoyable (Which saved this game from 1 star overall) batteling segment is where you throw bombs at each other.
- The replay isn't good. This game takes 1 hour to master for the average gamer to beat.
Basically, the major downfall of this game is that it is too small. In the N64 game we had fun, and sometimes long race tracks. Hopefully, Nintendo will improve... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
could be better. this is a good game but there is much room for improvement. frist off the plays are the same plays in madden95. next the graphics are terrible. i have nfl blitz which was made in 97 and the graphics are almost as good. third, the game is so easy. my 8 year old brother beat the falcons 77 to 37 in 5 minute quaters with the panthers. and the teams are not as updated as u would think they don't have the names of players so you have to know the numbers and starters don't even start these are just some examples faulk doen't start for the rams, culpepper moss and carter are all backups for the vikings. last the defence is so easy to master. but i gave it a 3 because it fun and you can play for hours | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Do you ever feel an urge to catch a firefly. Maybe it feels silly, but almost anyone can appreciate the satisfaction of going out and getting something you want, be it firefly, toad, the honor roll, or a promotion. This game (which is highly addictive (in other words, don't start it unless you have a lot of time to spare!!)) embodies that feeling in a way that is appealing to audiences of all kinds. Of course, the intriguing plot is what draws you in. A stolen Pokemon! Various new schemes from the evil Team Rocket, with only you standing between them and Pokemon domination! Legends that just MIGHT be true, and only need you to set them free! New features that have arrived even since the G/S games, particularly the existence of the 251 Pokemon... Oops! Did I just say too much? I'd better stop talking and let you decide what you think for yourself!! Buhbye! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great, genuine, Gamecube controller, but not without it's flaws. I've been using this controller extensively for about half a year or more now. Really quickly I'm just going to highlight what's good about this controller compared to 3rd party.
Pros:
-Won't break in a week of use.
-Z Button is NOT hard and clicky, rather, it feels soft like a genuine gamecube controller would.
-Sticks work perfectly and take a beating.
-Cord is strong and sturdy.
-Rumble is very strong.
-Controller shell is extremely durable.
Cons:
-D-Pad feels a bit worse and less responsive than old-school genuine controllers(I hit D-Pad left and sometimes it doesn't register left, for example).
-Triggers are much tougher compared to original gamecube controllers, and they also get stuck if you do not press it in straight(although this can be remedied with a bit of lubricant).
-Because the controller is white, it attracts a lot of unsightly grime very quickly. Even if you wash your hands all the time it will still get grime on it after only about 4-5 hours of use even if you clean it regularly with alcohol.
If you want to keep it at it's best working condition, it's best to keep it constantly cleaned. I recommend disassembling it once a week to clean out all the grime from between the cracks of the controller. Putting in lubricant on the triggers might also be a good idea.
All in all, it's a fantastic controller, and I heavily use mine since I play Smash Brothers. I highly recommend this controller. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
so-so. i would give it a 3. Its okay. The good things are that the graphics are good, and the stadiums look like their real countier parts. The bad things are that the anouncers always repeat the same thing over and over again and the announcer makes mistakes. If its a linedrive to center field, he will say the ball is hit a mile in the air to deep right and that kind out stuff. Another bad thing is that when the ball is hit into the crowd, it just dissapers when its own the crowd. A wacky thing is that it you are two feet away from the ball you will still catch it and you could catch the ball when you are standing backwards. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NOT WORTH THE MONEY. I bought this game for my 7 yr old daughter for Christmas. I was sure she would love it and almost had to walk through fire to find it. She won't even play it anymore because it's too complicated for her. I played it and could not win the game for anything. I was super frustrated and I'm an adult. You have to go through several "mini games" to find things to help you grow fruit in your "garden". After you win the items needed it is impossible to actually grow anything in your garden. You can only use these tools once (to grow one berry) and then you have to do it all over again. It is absolutely rediculous-If an adult can't pass it, how do they expect a child to? I would recommend Barbie the Princess and the Pauper game. My daughter loves it and I've already won it!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great from Start to Finish. Thank goodness they started the Paper Mario series!!
I believe the first game is a little better (a little more iteractive) but this one is way more intrieguing and suspenseful!!
The storyline is better as well;
Princess Peach found this magical map from a strange character in Rogueport. She sends a letter to Mario, to come help her search for the legendary treasure- Mario does.
Princess Peach being kidnapped by Bowser is not the main storyline in this game (like previous Mario titles)
This game has complex gameplay when you go through the Chapters.
There are twists and turns in EVERY chapter, this game is a little more intriguing then the first one, but the first one, in my opinion, is still the best video games made EVER, and this is a very close second.
This game is really fun and interactive, although it has lost a little of it's paper affect (it is more like 3D now) you can still tell it is "Paper" Mario.
In this game, you can fold into a paper airplane, a paper boat, a thin sliver to go through bars..ect
This game will keep your interest until the very end!!
They made 8 WONDERFUL, FUN, INTERACTIVE, SUSPENSEFUL Chapters!!
I must say that my absolute favorite chapter would have to be
The one in Glitzville- it is definetely the most suspenseful and fun to play (even with all the batteling) and my least fav would probably have to be the last chapter- but that chapter does challenge you a lot.
This is a VERY great game, just like the first!!!
If you don't have the first, I suggest getting and playing it before you play this one, these two Paper Mario games are the
BEST VID GAMES EVER MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buy em!!!! I never get sick of playing both of them over and over and over again-
PAPER MARIO ROCKS! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game. will never stop playing it. i can't believe i haven't wrote a review for this yet. i've played through Luigi's mansion at least 16 times now and the gameplay just never gets old to me. When i first got this it was actually pretty scary but now it's just like a ghost saying BOO. I also heard it was supposed on the Nintendo 64 but got revamped for the Gamecube. Luigi having his own game is great. Always fun to play and Dark moon is too. That's on the 3ds but more importantly i'm suprised Luigi didn't get his second title on the Wii U instead. just makes me wonder how controlls would handle on the Wii U gamepad. anyway Luigi's Mansion will be a hit in my Gamecube collection and i will not get rid of it. This is a must have for any Mario fan. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pretty amazing entry from a tiring series. I've been a fan of R.E. since RE2 way back when, and to be truthful the series is getting tired. After Nemesis the series just kept going down. Code Veronica was fun but after that it was all downhill. Now the series gets a new and much better start.
First thing they did when disband Umbrella, which logically makes sense after all that's happened because of them. You're once again Leon S. Kennedy, but now you work for the government and are on a rescue mission to save the President's daughter in a undisclosed Spanish part of Europe. 5 minutes in you realize this game is totally different. The major difference is the new psuedo-1st person mode which is over-the-shoulder. And when you meet your first enemy you realize this won't be easy. Since these Ganado(which interestingly means livestock in Spanish) aren't zombies, they are far more intelligent and much more dangerous. Going anywhere further into the plot will only spoil things. The gameplay is redesigned focusing much more on action and the addition of the new A-button effect (think context-sensitive from Conker) really make Leon a more versatile character. The graphics are simply beautiful, and full of detail. Sound is just as ambient, and help further immerse you into this world.
5 out of 5 indeed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Still a ton of fun. This game continues where the 3 previous ones left off. This game seems easier to play, and has a high replay value. There is a mode in which the players compete through a series of the "game boards" to gather "presents" to add to a display in a certain part of game. I have not gathered them all yet, as I have only had the game a few weeks.
To players of the previous games--Slot Car racing is gone! If you're like me, that is a good thing. There's also none of the "rotate the stick" games that produced many blisters.
The game is suitable for all ages, and it is easy enough to pick up on that it may replace Scrabble on borad game night! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wonderful little Action RPG Quest game. Firebrand's first adventure for Nintendo's Gameboy is very well done. It is an action RPG quest game side scroller. The Enemy bosses are huge and menacing looking. The stages are interesting and well laid out with hidden items here and there. The game sadly does not have a lot of replay value once you finish it. But the game is very enjoyable while you play through it.
I actually found the 1st stage pretty hard because you don't have much wing power or jumping ability and can only take 2 hits to start out with. As you make your way through the game you get more power ups, more hit points and much longer wing power to fly which makes the game a lot of fun. The game has some kind of save feature a password or battery backup so you do not have to start out at the beginning each time you play the game. That is very nice and improves the replay value of the game. It has been a long time since I played the game but I remember it pretty well. All of the bosses are challenging and very well done especially the final boss of the game. You definitely get a feeling of accomplishment beating the game and it has nice ending making it worth playing through.
The game is a little bit old and dated but I would still pick it up and play it if I had the time. The monsters and ghouls are pretty harmless and I would recommend the game to just about everyone. Capcom did an excellent job on this game. I give them props for thinking up new ways to play through a side scroller. I would also check out Binoic Commando if you really enjoy this game it. I would rate it 4 stars, if it was just a little bit longer I would rate it 5 stars. Gargoyle's Quest is often overlooked but all the games in the series are very well done. If you can make it through the 1st level and give the game a chance it grows on you.
Gameplay: 7/10
Play Control: 7/10
Story: 8/10
Challenge: 9/10
Replay Factor: 7/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pokemon Gold is like finding Gold. Pokemon Gold is awesome! It starts off that you are like Ash, and have to pick a pokemon, which is Grass, Fire, or Water. Then you have to battle you revil! It's like pokemon red/blue/yellow/green but the grapfics, and for Game Boy Color is awesome! And you can go on trains, shop in walls, do lots of things in Pokemon world! This game is great! It's hard trying to get 251 now! There are no bugs in the game, and this game as the old lands too! Man, I can't wait to get the game for GBA when it comes out with new lands and more pokemon! This game has it all!
Grapics/Looking Animation, awesome! The best it could be for GBC! 10/10
Fun, are you kidding me? THIS IS FUN, PURE FUN! 10/10
Gameplay/Movieplay, Pokemon, well Pokemon lasts forever! 10/10
Sound, I LOVE THE NEW STATIONS! 10/10
Overall, perfect, I rather have this game, then 1 million in Gold! 10/10=My 2nd perfect in 19 reviews! :D 5 GOLD STARS! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun and Easy But Frustrating. This version of Conker is a very early release. It was meant to be a prequel to an un-released game on the N64 called "Conker's Twelve Tales", also known as "Conker 64." Although the console version was never released the same way, it was re-made as (Conker's Bad Fur Day), which was a completely different game that was very mature for blood and gore, intense violence, drugs, and alcohol, mature humor, and sexual themes. I got this GBC game because I wanted to play it based on the fact I'm a big Rare/Rareware fan. I love the music of the game; there will be tunes you will hum to, and the graphics are good for its time on GBC. The gameplay is decent except for the fact it can be very easy to make mistakes dying, or completing certain mini games for the requirment. Few of these mini games can take time to learn and be a little complicated to understand. It's not completely impossible, even if its challenging to do a speed dash over a long log when the game doesn't go the way you want it to. There are fun mini games like this one, where Conker has to dodge acorns, and fire back at this other character. This is a good Rare game to have in your collection. It has great memorable moments. It's a totally different Conker world though. Remember that, since this game is for GBC, like other old gameboy games there's a battery in the cartridge which can run out after years, and your game data will be erased. It really depends how old it is. They can however, be replaced. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game. This was by far the best game that is out so far for the GBA. The graphics are superb, showing the 3d powers of the Game Boy ADvance. The nearly endless possibilities of scores and creative game design adds to this games graphics, making it almost perfect. The variety and scoring of tricks makes this game very complicated, where strategy is very much a factor. The little "gaps" are very interesting also, just a little of the secrets in the game.
I was amazed when i first saw the graphics of this game. It made me want to go out and get it immedietly. It is 3d, and the perfect example of what the GBA can do. The physics are great, with the complication of players flying all around. One problem is the perspective, which never changes un less you do a special trick, and can create some problems. The game design is great, with free skate, single session, and career the choices for the different modes. In career, you go to different cities and skate around parks collecting money as you complete objectives, like grinding difficult pipes or collecting items on the course. You can also enter competitions to win medals.
The scoring in this game can be very complicated, which can be confusing. You get points for each trick, but in combos your score gets multiplied, so a good grind/trick/grind can be very affective. This makes the game very fun, trying for the highest score. It also creates a factor requiring strategy.
The secrets in this game can be very interesting. You can unlock an extra course at the end of the game. You get something special when you get all the gaps in the game. Gaps are special tricks (ie, going up on one vert ramp and coming down on another) that can create many more points for combos.
The music in this game is also ok. It features songs from different bands, and the soundtrack can be bought online. It also "pumps you up", and can stick in your head.
Overall, this game is definitly the best launch title GBA game. With great graphics, game play, secrets, score complication, and music, this game is perfect. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
an overall great system. The sega dreamcast is the 4th best system out right now. It might even be the third best. The first two are definetly gamecube, and X-box. Ps2 is now being blown away by the cube and box. The reason is that ps2 just like dreamcast is outdated. The Ps2 has the same 128 bits graphics processor as the dreamcast. If you compare the two you will notice that the dc can put out graphics that are a bit better than the ps2. This is because the ps2 only has an output rate of 4, and dc has an output rate of 8. I prefer the dreamcast to the Ps2 because with the dc you can go online, and the modem comes with the system. With the Ps2 you have to seperately buy an expensive modem, and you can't even surf the web! The dreamcast also has some of the best games to this day. Alot of the only really popular games were origianally on sega. For example: Shemnue, Sonic adventure 1 and 2, crazy taxi 1 and 2 etc..... So in conclusion I would like to say that if you were thinking of buying a console either buy a dc (if you don't care that it is outdated) or buy a gamecube or X-box. What ever you do don't waste you time and/or money on a Ps2....believe me....All sony wants is to rip you off with their cheap lil' machine. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not a shockingly good game. Hello, I once again sit down to type my thoughts on a product you may be about to buy. This game is very much like the Eternal Duelists Soul (E.D.S.) game which came out awhile back. The difference in these two games are 1). This game allows you to enter codes for over 1000 new cards to battle with. 2) This game has many new and tougher opponents that you have the chance to battle. 3) You can now battle at Battle City, the new tournament that the T.V. show is focusing on. I found this game to not really add any new improvements to the graphics when you are in a duel. I really HATED the graphics on the E.D.S.! They put two cards next to each other and show the damage that one card does to another. I think that Konami could have done a little better on the graphics. I LOVED the graphics on Dungeon Dice Monsters! (D.D.S.) On D.D.S., they show the monsters fighting each other instead of placing their pictures together and comparing the damage. If you have E.D.S., you will really like this game. I liked it but I still believe that Konami could have tried alot harder on the graphics! If you have D.D.M., you might like this game, but will probably hate the graphics. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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