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Absurdly addictive, very fun -- even for non-gamers. I got this game recently after having played it in a store display. It's really exciting to me as a gamer because it reduces games to the barest essentials. No instructions save for a single word, your wits and quick reactions. It's all about speed and problem-solving... and it's over in the blink of an eye.
But that doesn't mean you have to be a hardcore button-masher with reflexes that measure in the nanosecond range. My girlfriend, not a big videogame fan beyond Tetris, has become addicted to this game.
It's got simple games that ask you to perform a single task, and the simplicity is the draw. But for those who can figure it out, the games get faster (to a point where it's either physically impossible to complete them in a given time or you've got to have unbelievable reaction and control) and more challenging. And with over 200 games, there's plenty of variety.
Some have said the game is too short. Yes, it doesn't take long to unlock everything, but that's part of the fun. And even when everything's unlocked, you've got the unbelievably challenging "Thrilling" mode which throws level 2 & level 3 versions of the games (every game has three levels of difficulty) at you, and failing even once means game over. This has kept me coming back for more.
Plus you get Dr. Wario, a clone of Dr. Mario and every bit as fun as the original, and several unlockable mini-games. My only complaint is that the game you unlock for getting the high score in all other games is a bit too easy -- but hey, there's still Thrilling.
The game has a totally warped sense of humor, and you'll be scratching your head wondering where most stuff came from (bouncing melons off of people; picking noses; shaking dogs' hands; covering a big gut with a t-shirt, etc), but it's great fun.
And the best part? You can pick it up and quit with ease, assuming you're not addicted. If you just want a quick fix to relax your mind, it's perfect. But just be careful... one game will turn into two... which turns into three, and so on.
I love it. Worth every penny. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Buy this. This is a must have for all serious gamecube gamers. I mean, the low price would be pretty good for just the screen itself, but with a controller, too! (okay, so thr controller might not be of the greatest quality, but that's the only reason i gave it 4 stars instead of 5). And if you are complaning about the splitscreen capabilities, then don't use multiplayer with this product! It's as simple as that! besides, this is mainly for portable use, and you usually don't have many people with you when your on the road or in the office.
It's got speakers, a color screen, and darn good graphics and picture quality, making it one of the best buys out of all gamecube accesories. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Finally another RPG for the Gamecube. Not since Skies of Arcadia have I had my RPG demands been filled on the Gamecube. Tales of Symphonia is truly a wonderful expereince. You are delivered with lush backgrounds and beautiful locations. Anime style characters and themes that have become popular and welcomed. The battle system is enjoyable each time you engage in one, since it is independent rather than the traditional turn based tactics. The characters are emotional and not some prop used to make the game they are the game. The story is wonderful and more importantly you feel as if you have been a part of the whole expereince since the gang set out from their small village in Iselia to later in the game whe they venure into the other world. Sound is another thing I personally tend to overlook at times but all the music is wonderful and well suited for each setting in the game, the spken dialouge within the game is just aswell. This game is wonderful pick it up you will not be dissapointed. Thank You Namco! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yet another Nintendo classic . Wario Land II is where the series really came into its own. The original's gameplay was a hugely modified from Super Mario Land 2 to replace Mario's block-hitting and Goomba-stomping with enemy bashing, Ground Pounding, and crazy powers that help improve your regular bashing attack. This game may not have those power-ups, nor does it have any evidence of Mario Land 2, but it surely took all of the great original elements of the first Wario Land and made it 5 times better.
The graphics look amazing on the old-school Game Boy, and the sound effects/music are just as spot-on. You would think that by then, since the Nintendo 64 and Playstation systems were out (Oh, and Saturn), the monochrome graphics and sounds would be weak by the years' standards, but nope (And the Game Boy Color version has....color!).
One unique aspect about Wario Land 2 is that you can't lose/gain lives, so it wouldn't be a frustrating experience for new players. However, there's no need to worry about the difficulty, as the challenge is still there, and going strong enough to be fair for everyone.
The level designs have a very interesting variety of platforms and enemies, as well as some neat decorations. The game never seems to grow pretty boring at all. And along with all of the bashing, throwing, pouncing, etc you could do, there are also a few puzzle elements thrown in certain levels /:-)
Overall, this is an amazing Game Boy experience, and like all the Nintendo greats out there, it remains timeless to this day. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not for everyone, but awesome for me. Just picked up a copy of this game, and while not for everyone, this game is a must for any persons wishing they could still play lifeforce, darius, or any of the older 2d side shooters.
This is probably the best 2D side shooter I have played including the awesome Lords of Thunder and Gates of Thunder for the PC Engine.
There is nothing more gratifying then unleashing your smart bomb and to be greeted with a 400 plus explosions bonus.....
If you like 2D side shooters, then please go out and grab this game, and if you don't have the 39.99 to pick it up, sell an organ or two....
If you're new to gaming and grew up playing 3D only games, then you might want to rent this game or borrow it from a friend to see how you like it....
But for me, who started playing defender on the Atari, this game is pure heaven, and a garanteed workout for your thumbs..... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Action Replay VS. Gameshark. This is a good Buy if you get stuck in games, or just to have if you don't have weeks to spend to get every last Pokemon and you cant find omeone with a Ruby to link to your Saphire to finish your colection. but if you have a GameShark you are not stuck, i am sure that some of you reading this are here because Gameshark is now owned by a new company and their online servise and code updates have seemd to stop compleatly.
What many people don't know is that the Action Replay is Compleatly identical to the GBA GameShark, just with a different sticker on it. down to the Internet Update program.
all they did was licence the hardware and put their own labels on it and changed the coding system around a bit.
well.. if you go to ActionReplays website ...you can download a file that will turn your Gameshark into an action replay CAUTION.. DOING THIS WILL PERMANTLY MAKE YOUR GAMESHARK AN ACTIONREPLAY. AND YOU WILL LOOSE ANY CODES YOU HAVE ALREADY ENTERED IN IT, AND GAME SHARK CODES ARE'NT COMPATABLE ONCE YOU UPGRADE.
But on the upside the Upgrade is Compleatly Free Bringing your GS and AR to Version 3 AND and all the codes you had before are replaced with AR versions and Each Game now has almost twice the cheats now and the Program comes with the latest codes in the Download. and I havn't missed the Gameshark site since i upgraded. The Download program is updated about Twice a Week and new codes are posted almost Daily!
And I Find that the GameShark with the Replay's program in it is more stable then the Replay version itself, and has no trouble Automaticaly Recoginizing any games I put in it, Even when the code is typed in manualy.
I downloaded over 50 new codes in the last three weeks alone and there are so many New Codes for all the latest games There is no space in the shark any more and I Have to store the rest on the computer till i need it.
After Upgrading you might notice there is a lot less space left to enter more codes.. that is because when upgrading you have been given over 2000 more codes, Just save the you won't use till later on your computer till you need them unless you have over 500 games that you need all the codes on at once. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My favorite game of all time. Words cannot express how much I love this game. This game is perfection, the controls while hard to get used to, are smooth as it should be, the graphics are obviously amazing, and pushes the gamecube to new heights, the gameplay pulls you into the experience like no other. DO NOT disregard this game because it is a "first person shooter" when you clearly haven't played it, because this game despite the look is NOT a first person shooter, it gets everything that was good from super metroid and the like and in my opinion, expands it even more. This whole game is a work of art, a true masterpiece from retro studios, and for the price tag of 4 dollars, this game is an absolute STEAL. Before you go out and buy it, I would see if you can get the original version of the game, look on the back of the disc and see if it says "players choice" on it, because if it does, then its not the original version, in the original version, you can sequence break, and if your into that, then hunt down the original version, otherwise this is just a great game anyways so just BUY IT NOOOOWW! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Zero Continues His Fight Against Neo Arcadia. Fans of Megaman X and Megaman Zero will be pleased with this challenging entry to the Megaman Zero series.
Megaman Zero 2 takes place one year after Megaman Zero. Zero has wandered the deserts, fighting the forces of Neo Arcadia and searching for his old allies, the rebel reploids. The game picks up just prior to him rejoining the rebels, and takes you on a quest to find the mysterious, but powerful Dark Elf.
Megaman Zero 2 departs from the giant, single, Metroid-style world of the first game and goes back to a traditional mission select style of other Megaman games. Zero 2 keeps the same weapons from the first game (Saber, Buster, and Shield), save for the spear, which is upgraded to have grappling hook functionality that allows you to bring enemies and items closer to you and swing from ceilings. As in the first game, Zero must use each of the weapons in order to gain expertise with them and learn new abilities.
The boss fights in this game are relatively easy to learn, but the stages are where the challenge lies, particularly if you're looking to A-Rank or S-Rank a stage (more on that later). If things get too difficult, the game provides you with Cyber-Elves to help you out. Cyber-Elves are found throughout the game and assist you in battle with temporary help, such as cover fire, or permanent boosts such as a health upgrade. Using an elf will kill it permanently, and the ones that provide a permanent upgrade need to be fed energy crystals (found throughout the game) before they're strong enough to be used. Those who played the previous game will find the costs of upgrading elves have been drastically reduced.
Like the first game, Zero 2 ranks your performance during each mission based on criteria such as damage you take, lives lost, whether you completed your objectives successfully, and even how many Cyber-Elves you've used. Unlike the first game, however, Zero 2 rewards you for A- or S-Ranking a level. When you defeat a boss while you have an A-Rank or higher, you have a 100% chance to learn a new ability, called an EX Skill. These typically replace a standard skill or require a special input, such as Up+Attack for an upward slash, but can be turned off in the menu should you not want to use them.
The game is a lot of fun, and I'd recommend it to any Megaman fan. It might be a little difficult for newcomers to the series, but gamers who enjoy fast paced 2D side-scrollers will be pleased with the Megaman Zero series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Different. First thing: If you are a diehard fan of the PSX version, do not play this game expecting it do be the same. It is a very different, and in my opinion, annoying at times.
The main character is a very young child, which goes along with the new trend of games (younger and younger). The plot is shallow and easy to follow [I am halfway through the game]. There are many more job classes, however, most have the same abilities of each other, just with different names. Skills are learned like in FF9; through equiped items. The game is far too easy for any skilled player. It allows 6 team members in a battle, but the battles can be won with only 2 [without building levels in random battles]. The only difficulty comes from 'Laws' governing your battles. Because if you don't pay attention, your players can get arrested. The 'Laws' are an original idea, however, and help make the game interesting.
Eventually, certain races can summon special monsters, which can kill bosses instantly. No effort, no fun.
My main complaint is the characters. There is no way to make them original. You CANNOT name them. Certain claases are only available to certain races. Humans' genders change with job changes [Karl,my Fighter, switches to paladin. His face changes to a female look with long hair, makeup, and earrings. Same with Illusionist and white mage]. Also since certain jobs are for certain races, everyone learns everything quickly and they all become too similar. There are also just a handfull of secret players.
I do like some things, though. The map placement is cool, and I like the Blue and Red mages. The graphics rock, too. Play control is excellent, and you can take back all of your moves. 'Life' is 100% always, and 'Item' is automatic.
OVERALL, It's Fianl Fantasy 9 set to Final Fantasy Tactics. It's geared for players less than 15 years of age that get confused easily. I don't know why its still addictive to me. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
No longer a Nintendo fan. After the N64's ultimate failure against the PSX many Nintendo fans (myself included) figured Nintendo would realize its errors and get back on the ball for this new wave of consoles. When the Gamecube was first announced it seemed that it would be a fierce competitor to the Xbox and the PS2. It had a nice variety of exclusive titles and sported a lower price than both other systems. Sadly over time, the majority of the exclusive titles went multiplatform.
The Gamecube uses minidiscs instead of standard CD sized discs. This has its pros and cons. It gives GC games a faster loading time than the PS2 and Xbox but it prevents CDs and DVDs from being loaded into the tray. Minidiscs only hold 1.5gb of data while a standard DVD holds 4.9gb. This makes multiplatform games harder to put on the Cube since most games are around 3.5gb and the smaller size forces developers to cut out certain parts of a game in order to put it on the Cube. Now you know why you're seeing so many games that come out on both PS2 and Xbox but not the Cube. The choice to go with minidiscs ended up biting Nintendo in the butt just like their wild decision to use cartriges for the N64.
As for the control design, the Cube's controller is pretty good. It looks awkward but is actually more comfortable than the Xbox controller. However, when it comes to controllers Sony has dominated that territory with its more simple, yet effective design.
As for online gaming there isn't anything available other than Phantasy Star Online. A couple of years ago Nintendo stated that gamers didn't care about playing games online. They have since retracted that statement and ironically the Nintendo Revolution is expected to have online capabilities.
As far as graphics go, the Gamecube has the edge over the PS2. The Gamecube is capable of Dreamcast quality rendering which the PS2 doesn't have and has 640x480 resolution like the Xbox and Dreamcast.
The games department is where the Gamecube fails miserably. The Gamecube has a smaller library than the Xbox (even though they were launched around the same date) and the PS2's library trumps both systems. If you like lots of great fighting games, sports games, action games, or RPGs then look elsewhere. One can argue that there are some but for the past couple of years a lot of multiplatform games have just been passing over the Cube. Nintendo develops a fair amount of games itself for the system but the majority of the games are the same franchises that were around for the original NES in the 80s. Nintendo continually focuses on making Mario/Pokemon and other kiddie games for the Cube and continually ignores the tastes of adult gamers over the age of 18. Developers like Capcom, Sega, Square, and Namco have realized that the system sells poorly outside of Japan and are more reluctant to release exclusive titles for the Cube. As a result, many former Gamecube exclusives have jumped over to the Xbox and PS2. Over the past year the number of games being released on the Cube has dropped significantly. I hate to say it but it seems as if the system is already dying out and Nintendo's next-gen console isn't even close to being released yet.
While it has better graphical capability than the PS2 and is more affordable than both other systems, the Gamecube has been crippled by its poor game library. I came up on the NES and SNES but with 2 failed systems in a row, I have to say that I will not purchase another Nintedo console. What really disappoints me is the fact that Nintendo just turned its back on the gamers who came up in the 80s and 90s (who made the NES/SNES sucessful) and continues to cater to the younger crowd. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pga tour 06 for Gamecube. great game. even though i haven't got this yet i know it's going to be a great game so i'm writing my review now. i can't get out on the real golf courses very much and i already have pga tours 7,8,9 and 12 so i thought i'd go backwards and try playing it with a Gamecube controller. i know putting and swinging will be tough but i know i'll get the hang of it very quickly. this will also be my 32nd gamecube game too. i'm so glad i purchased this version of it as it's the only one i don't have currently. it will be just like the psp version of it as you have to tilt the Gamecube analog stick down and then up to swing the club. i know the Gamecube has been out of commision for 8 years now but hey. as long as they're still selling i'll buy them. i'm going to love playing this version of it and is must have for any Gamecube owner who loves to play golf. but you should also looking into getting Mario Golf Toadstool tour if your into Mario. my Gamecube is almost non functional anymore as it won't read discs properly but hey, that's what i have my Wii for. so i'll wrap it up here with some golf lingo. Hole in one! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
AMAZON YOU NEED MORE STARS. I love this game so much! It has a classic touch to it, when you start out, you are in your mother's house, and she keeps nagging you to get a job, which makes it feel like it is real, I can't believe that the sims creator ever changed this!
And then when you get a new job, whoever you need to move in with, will give you the scooter, but in the future, you can upgrade it to a car, and other things I don't know. I haven't completed the game yet, I just went straight to play the sims mode right away (R1 R2 L1 L2) all at the same time and then enter in sims.
It has a nice feeling to it, there are public areas, houses, that you can visit, and the mom should never had been changed! Now she doesn't even look like a mom! She looks like a green monster, I liked the previous mom. :'(
OVERALL GET THIS GODDAMN GAME! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not too bad. Ok, I should have gave this game 3 stars but I am giving it a chance since I loved NBA2K. The shooting game is ludicrous. Maybe I just do not know how to shoot but I seem to be doing fine in the practice mode with my release. I have players on my team that should be hitting at least 45% of their jumpers yet they can't hit a dang thing. In NBA Live I was able to hit a decent amount of jumpers unlike this game. The way the crossovers are implemented I do enjoy unlike Live where it's just a fancier way of walking and does nothing but. The franchise mode is an excellent addition to the series and I look forward to it for the remainder of. Another nice add-on was the street ball mode which in my opinion is a bit too easy. If you wanted to steal the ball, all you have to do is push them and you won't be fouled. It's all good though, you would just have to refrain from doing it, but it does get a bit tempting to do when playing against a friend. The graphics are better than last years and the sound is excellent also. All in all, it's a great pick up if you're a hoops fan but if you get frustrated easily it's best to stay away. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
ahh, nostalgia. i love this game. anyone who is a pokemon fan knows just what to expect from a game like this. the ONLY reason i didn't give it a 5 star overall is because the improvements the future versions made (fire red, leaf green). little in game things like being able to run, and having your bag organized make gameplay that much more fun. but having had this as a child, this was the way to go. nothing beats the original. all that aside, at the time of this review a new product is over $200. that is crazy. i got a used one, in near perfect condition, for $17. don't buy new, unless you are a hardcore collector. for the average gamer, a used, or even "collectible" product would more than suffice. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pretty pictures and annoying cards. While Kingdom Hearts remains, to me, a "Huh?" concept with its pairing of Final Fantasy and Disney characters, Chain of Memories offers some fun. It's great to see some old favorites like Aladdin, Alice, Jafar, Pooh, Jack Skellington and others. The graphics are excellent, especially on the brighter screen of a Nintendo DS.
Many have written about the cards, and I'm one who finds them annoying. The truth is, you can achieve some success by just flailing about with your Keyblade and toggling to the occasional healing or other magic spell. The combos and sleights take getting used to. I tend to prefer a more straightforward RPG experience, without the feeling I'm juggling cards while dodging attacks and trying to line up my character with enemies all at the same time. This may be because I'm an old guy. Still, if you don't get too bogged down in the card system you can have a good time.
My son, who's 13, just beat the game for the first time after getting it for Christmas. He accomplished this without serious study of massive manuals and with school, homework, and other games taking some of his time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An Intelligent Nod. I have yet to play Advance Wars 1 or 2, Intelligent Systems' modern war/strategy series for the GBA, but I can venture an educated guess that Fire Emblem shares a lot in common with it. Fire Emblem is a strategy RPG reminiscent of the Shining Force series for the Genesis, but it's been forever for me to make detailed comparisons of the two. Fans of Shining Force, Ogre Battle, and/or Advance Wars will probably find a lot to like.
Fire Emblem will be fairly easy for those experienced in these kinds of games. Most of the challenge presents itself in keeping your combatants alive, because if they are killed during battle, you won't be getting a chance to get them back. Not even a chance to revive them from defeat (unlike, for example, the popular Final Fantasy Tactics, where you had up to three turns to revive a fallen comrade). This can present a problem if you don't use tight and well-thought out tactics, because the enemy will always jump at the opportunity to kill the weakest party members within range. Fortunately, there's an ability to "rescue" other members, and even pass them off to others in your group. Anyway, I think it's pretty neat that you can't get them back. It adds an urgent dynamic to the game and forces you to really think your moves through. After the first part of the game, it even tells what the characters who didn't make it to the end went on to do with their lives. Some followed the party (although injured and unable to fight), while others went their separate ways.
In battle, it is prudent that you search out the most advantageous terrain (forests, forts) and engage from there. Also, weapon selection is an important factor, as certain weapons are good against some, bad against others. Rounding out the standard and borrowed strategy-RPG elements is the class system, albeit a limited one (nothing on the scale of an FFT or Tactics Ogre; more like Shining Force). Your units can advance in class with a specific item after reaching level 10.
One thing worth mentioning in Fire Emblem is that enemy forces, on some battlefields, are concealed within fog or darkness. The limited visibility adds another layer of danger to the combat, which can be partially alleviated with some items. However, this element only somewhat succeeds. I wonder if the developers could have made it where the limited visibility worked both ways, where the enemy had no way of knowing where you are, and would occasionally stumble into a big pack of your units (I wonder, but I think I know the answer to that one). More importantly, a stealth element is missing in the game, perhaps the ability to sneak up on an enemy without them knowing about your approach.
So, what drives all this fighting in Fire Emblem? The first part of the game has you controlling Lyn, a young woman from the Plains of Sacae, whose family was murdered by bandits, and who is of royal lineage in a far off Kingdom. Her journey takes her to the castle in search of her ailing Grandfather, in order to stop his vengeful brother from usurping the throne. But we find out that this is just a small part of a bigger scheme. Big surprise, huh? The story is ok, and the characters are ok, and the dialogue and writing might be the strongest aspect. However, there's nothing remotely profound or emotional in the melodramatic delivery of the game's story, but that's the norm for video games. Oh well. Instead, you end up developing an attachment to the characters for how well they fight in battle, cheering them on during encounters and hoping they don't get killed. The game succeeds in this.
A Final Fantasy Tactics this is not. It's not dynamic or deep enough in both its gameplay and story and sentiment. However, I'd argue that it's slightly better than Final Fantasy Tactics Advance for the GBA. Both games are derivative of what has come, but Fire Emblem's not stepping backwards--only nodding to the past. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very strong, with a few minor flaws. If you enjoy racing in a futuristic environment with a bit of armed competition and some techno music to boot, this game is likely to please. [....]
Positives:
Fluid animation and spectacular vistas.
Well detailed and creative track design.
Interesting visual effects such as speed blur.
Judicious use of the rumble feature.
A very strong sense of speed is conveyed.
Difficulty scales relatively well.
Upgrade purchase system adds additional strategies to race by.
Well done braking systems helps whip you around curves.
Deltas:
Techno music lack bass, somewhat muffled.
At times, seems computer has most upgrades auto purchased.
Some greater detail in city models / textures desired.
A few more tracks would broaden the scope a bit.
Overall (despite a few minor flaws) the game is excellent and worth the purchase price. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sega Dreamcast the Evolution of New Age of Gaming. Sega Dreamcast.... considered to be one of the best gaming consoles ever made... Let me give a review
Manufacturer: SEGA
Manufacturing Date: 1999 same as the PS/PSone and Nintendo 64
Model: standard and some limited or special edition such as the Pikachu, Gold, Transparent Colored etc.
System: 64 bit, powered by Win Ce
Included in Std Pckge: Console, Av out, Power, Controller
Strengths:
1. Its a Windows CE powered game console
it seems the prelude to the daunted X-BOX, if everone can remember Microsoft used some of Sega and its technology which we can see in today's platforms.. Having Microsoft Windows
means endless possibilities, what you can do to your computer you can actually do in the Dreamcast because it was built not mainly as a gaming console but as a networking console.
2. Its a Networking Multi-media Console
You rarely find a console that u can surf thru the internet, browse at your favorite sites even the Amazon.com, Yahoo.com, etc, u can install a mouse and a keyboard for that Computer effect in your Dreamcasr, you can easily use the controller for surfin too. Although Sega. Net is not existing anymore, there are some sites you can use it for playing, and its a perfect machine. You may use the Web Browser CD and a modem to use this feature, included in some models.
3. Its a Multi-media Player without Hardware Attachments
Its truly a multi-media center that you can watch your favorite VCD using a VCD Loader, or listen to MP3s using the MP3 Playa, or the Media Player.. Because its similar to a PC you can actually modify your programs to use it, or look for some games or utilities to maximize the use of your Dreamcast, you can modify it with all kinds of possibilities, watch vcd, listen to music, look at pictures, play netwrk games, chat, email, surf the net, etc
4. It has a wide array of accessories that suits your needs
It has all kinds of accessories to fit your needs.. from fishing with a fishing rod with Sega Bass Fishing, to using ur BioGun in house of the Dead, drive your car with the steering wheel you can use with Sega GT, Virtua Rallye... maximize pure enjoyment.
5. Best Controller Available Made
They say PlayStation Controllers are the best yes i do agree because i love PSOne and 2. Im talking here of the multi-use of the Controller and how nice it is.. Its a rounded controller with a joystick, direction button, 4 action buttons, 2 option butttons.. 2 open slots and 2 grib triggers left and right.. these makes gaming like an arcade.. I haven't played arcade style with other controllers but this..
Imagine playing driving games... like Sega GT or Vurtua Rallye or Evo 4x4.. The Accelerator pedal is the trigger, it feels better right...or playing Marvel vs Capcom, the best way yo use the tag team effect is the trigger htan finding buttons in other controller. This again is what Xbox actually copied. Look at it.
It has 2 open slots where u can put a memory pack either the one with a screen or the big storage type.. i have both u can use the one with the screen for some strategies and its functional too in some games as it shos the levels, life level, map. and its detachable to play mini - games, while it saves, which were never copied again by any consoles rite now making it unique of its class for its novelty and hi-tech savvy,, and the rumble pack.. playing it makes ur controller vibrate, which is the best because even if you broke ur controller u can put it in another unlike others, its similar to your Nintendo ^4 rumble pack. Drive, Play Fighting Games with this and ull be amazed.
6. Best Games Ever Made
We all know that games make the system... and Sega is really a software gaming giant and an icon... thats whiy Sega games are simply one of the best, they have the widest array of titles ever made.. best arcade games and one of the most entertaining, which caters all ages.
Some of the games i love are the following. (i suggest to have a collection as games in DC are becoming lesser through the years making it very precious)
a. Shenmue 1 and 2
One of the best RPG available and rated 10++ by all gaming sites and magazines
b. SEGA GT and Virtua Rallye
SegA GT is the counterpart of Gran Turismo, and Virtua Rallye is the best multi-player realistic off road rallye which plays 4 players.
c. Virtua Tennis
Best tennis Game ever made wven with today's games nothhing compare to this.
d. Marvel vs Capcom
This is the exact replica of Arcade Gaming, there's no other way to play this game but with Dreamcast
e. Street Fighter
This is the best Strret Fighter made, Arcade Style even PS2 Street Fighter won't compare.
Dreamcast was made ahead of its time, a timeless classic, a hi-tech and well loved machine. I was never a gamer before, but now im hooked. I may say i have compared several systems and each one with their unique strengths. I have a PSOne which is portable at its best. I have the PS2 for those modern games. I have the Nintendo 64 for the best Nintendo games ever made. And Dreamcast for that Arcade Feel in gaming.
If you collect and you wanna buy a 2nd system or wanna test what the past got to offer which is at par with today's standards then this is for you. If you are a gamer, and a collector at heart this is for you. If you are a Yuppie who grew playing games, and wanna reminisce your childhood favorite games this is for you.
If you are to buy ur first unit, stick with the modern ones (GameCube, PS2, XBOX) and when you wanna venture back Dreamcast is always there for U. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WOAH. This is the greatest game I've ever played. The graphic style may look kiddie at first glance, but many will quickly realize just how fun this game can be. The graphics could actually be considered an improvement if you've played the amazing, the wonderful, Ocorina of Time then you know that the graphics can be a problem. It was too dark. Too hard to see that enemy hiding in the corner. Too dark to see the baby ghomas dangling from the celing, but this - THIS is bright and colorful. The enimies are still scary. The story is still great. And Ganon, Zelda, and Hyrule are still here (just wait). Sailing may be a bit tedious at first but there is a quick way to warp from island to island, change day to night, and yes, controll the wind. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hydro Thunder, Massive Blunder. Hydro Thunder is, as typical Midway games are, a wild ride. Unfortunately, that's all you get. This game is about racing powerful boats along water canals. And you thought there was more? If you count secret passages, speedups, cheesy AI, ridiculous scenery, and a bumpy learning curve enough to call this a worthwile game, by all means run to your local store. If not, you're like me who yawned after the first half-hour. The game also has a two player mode, but it wears thin like the single player scenario. A four player option could have saved this game from sinking to the bottom of my list.
CONCLUSION: Another Midway cheap thrill. Rent this first, you'll be happy you did. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very cute game and loads of fun but a bit too short. I first got this game way back in Xmas 1992, which is rather appropriate coz it's a very Xmasy game. Pond's villain Doctor Maybe has seized control of Santa's workshop in the North Pole, kidnapped his workers and halted toy production. Obviously someone has to save Xmas so F.I.5. H. send James Pond to the rescue.
The object of the game is to rescue Santa's workers in all departments of his toy empire (sports toys, candy, bath toys, musical instruments, toy cars) while avoiding Doctor Maybe's minions and collecting zillions of fun, random objects for points.
I have not played the original Genesis version in a few years but recently bought the gameboy advance version. The GBA release is faster and features redesigned levels (still the same themes and colors) but I was sad to see that there is no snowfall on the outside of the Santa's castle and that the bonuses underground were no longer accessible. The only one of the original cheats that remains is the invincibility code (on the roof of the castle collect the Cake, Hammer, Earth, Apple, Tap in that order) but it only lasts for a few minutes now instead of being permanent.
The ending also cuts off pretty quickly instead of showing us Doctor Maybe escaping to the moon (which leads to James Pond 3). But the final score screen says 'theme completed', which confused me. I have no idea what it means.
The best thing about this game is Richard Joseph's impossibly cute music. The main Robocod theme is a brilliant alternate version of Basil Poledouris' Robocop score and the main Robocod jingle is THE most whistleable tune EVER. I first heard that jingle 13 years ago and I can't get it out of my head.
Definitely a keeper for James Pond fans but James Pond 3: Operation Starfish is even better an really ought to be remade of the GBA. Come on...where is it???
Graphics A
Sound B-
Gameplay B
Lasting Appeal B | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You keep coming back to it even though it still feels the same. When Pokemon first came out, it became a huge phenomenon like the next Furby or Tickle Me Elmo. Like many of them, a lot of people didn't understand why was it so popular? I still don't but I like playing the games so that must be something. So far there have been 3 "tiers" to Pokemon. There will be a set of 3 games, followed by a new set and so on. So you had Red, Blue and Yellow, now we have Gold, Silver and Crystal. This is for the Silver version(which could also be the Gold one too).
Story: What little story you can actually come up with. Basic plot in one sentence: kid from small town wants to be Pokemon Master and collect gym badges and be the best ever. There might be small plot elements throughout the game but this isn't really something that takes you on a wild ride.
Graphics: It's Game Boy Color so it's not as impressive. Looks more like a colored Game Boy version. We do get Pokemon in color and their details are a little more refined but nothing big graphically and they usually are never.
Sound/Music: Sound pretty much comes from sound effects from battle moves and a Pokemon's cry. Music is okay, nothing instantly hummable but nothing chalkboard-like.
Gameplay: The big draw of the Pokemon games are the fact that there's so damn many of them. There's 251 of the creatures and that's not even before getting into the GBA ones which add another 100 or so. You collect them and train them so if you want all 250(the last one like last tier's Mew, Celebi this time, requires either a Gameshark or going to a Nintendo event).
The other draw, or setback depending on your circle of friends, is the fact that some Pokemon are only available in the version you bought and have to trade with someone who owns the other. So for example, in the one I bought, Silver, I have Weedle but I want a Caterpie but Silver doesn't have it, Gold has it. Why do I want a Caterpie? It evolves into Butterfly, to me more useful than Weedle's final form Beedrill. Ooh, speaking of which...
Certain Pokemon have evolutions. The most common way to get them is if you level them up to a certain level. Another is using a stone. Example being if you use a Leaf Stone on a Gloom it turns into a Vileplume, but using new Sun Stone turns it into new species Bellossom. There's even pre-evolved forms of favorites from last tier. Pokemon mascot Pikachu for example is form 2, his first being sickengly cute Pichu. Other Pokemon evolve when you trade with someone else, others need a special item and versatile Eevee gets 2 new forms.
Sounds like a lot of stuff already and I haven't even mentioned time specific Pokemon like nocturnal Hoot-Hoot who can only be caught at night. Or breeding your Pokemon with others to get different forms like Pichu. There's so much stuff in the game it takes a more fuller review to hit everything.
In a way it wouldn't make sense to recommend this since we have the next tier, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald out but it's still good game nonetheless, regardless of the cuteness factor. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WAY COOOOOOOL. this game is incredible!!!i love it, with the deuling and by the way, if you watch the show youll probly do better because you know how to duel and really believe in this awesome thing they call Yu-Gi-Oh!.much like pokemon, but it has 1 thing that pokemon doesn't-fun while at the same time you use your mind and beleive in what you're doing. i would play the card game also but people think its dorky and it'll ruin your reputation-but don't get me wrong, you can play the game boy game without worrying about your popularity. i just cant explain how fun it is combining magic cards with monsters, its like it was a game ACTUALLY made for the fearows of Ancient Egypt. GET IT, SERIOUSLY IT IS THE BEST GAME EVER! BETTER THAN POKEMON, and you know how fun that was when it came out! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yoshi's Island, an understated gem. Before I ordered this game, I had heard good things, though it was not nearly as publicized as other Mario games. I figured it might not be as good as other Mario games since it was less famous, but it might at least be worth a shot. Wow! This game was amazing. I would go so far as to say that it is one of the best platformers of all time. I still view other platformers, notably the Donkey Kong Country series, with a bit more reverence, but this largely has to do with the fact that I played them during my oh-so-impressionable childhood. First off, this game is long. There are six worlds with 8 levels each. That's quite a bit of playtime. I powered through in about 3 days, but that's mainly because i couldn't put it down. Levels can be rather non-linear was well; sometimes you can be searching an area a long time trying to find a key to a door or a way to get to the exit. Also, there are so many things yoshi can do that it is just so fun to play around with. He can jump on enemies, swallow them, turn them into eggs and shoot them, crush them with a boulder, and the list goes on. I lastly want to commend the style and graphics of this game. The story-book look is cute and charming. The way everything moves and interacts with the environment, it all just fits together so well. This game is 9 years old now, 16 if you go back to its SNES release, but it still holds up as an amazing games even by today's standards. If for any reason you have a GBA and are still looking for any good games, do yourself a favor and BUY THIS! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WrestlemaniaX8: Exaclty what a Wrestling game should be like. AMAZING graphics! I was blown away, and the videos of the WWE were so clear. Everything about this game was awesome. The controls for how to attack were easy and realistic.
The finishing moves all look awesome. The entrances by the stars! They are awesome. The graphics and everything! They walk like people! Not robots or anything! Humans! Wow!
The controls were a little hard to learn, but after 1/2 hour I was using them easily. The finishing moves are easy enough and hard enough to pull off that it feels real! Even my sister, whom hates fighting games, loved this one. The ref made her get outta the ring in tag mode, so I used a Pedigree on the ref, lol.
One thing I don't like, is that it is hard to face other wrestlers, but I am getting the hang of it now. One more thing, and the last bad thing, is that you can't creat your own move in CAW(Creat a Wrestler), other than that, CAW is perfect.
If you are "iffy" at all about buying it, then rent it, cause this game is either you LOVE IT, or HATE IT. I LOVE IT! But you may not agree, so if you have doubts, rent it.
This is definitely the best Wrestling game ever! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Big Fat Pain in the Extra-Terrestrial. I bought this game on a whim. I'm from the Atari 2600 generation and remember well (and still have) the infamous E.T. game for that system. The common opinion was that the Atari 2600 E.T. was a major disappointment (rumor has it, there is a ditch somewhere that houses a ton of E.T. cartridges that were buried because way more were made than sold). I actually liked the game if only on level 1 as I found it impossible to play on any advanced level as the agent and professor would not leave E.T. alone long enough to complete the mission. The game actually seemed innovative and the graphics were really good for the time (especially the title screen). I was curious what this upgraded E.T. game was like. I was surprised that the frustrations of the Atari 2600 version were still alive and well.
First off, the theme music isn't even the same as the movie (copyright reasons?). The Atari 2600 opening music was closer. To win this game, you need to complete 10 levels (passwords are obtained upon completion of each level): 1) E.T. collects 16 samples of flowers; 2) E.T. must find his way through a forest to Elliot's house; 3) Elliot and E.T. must find 16 tokens representing phone parts; 4) E.T. puts the transmitter together to phone home; 5) Elliot bikes E.T. back to the forest; 6) E.T. elevates Elliot's bike over the city; 7) Elliot must rescue E.T. who has been captured and held quarantine at his house; 8) Elliot again bikes E.T. back to the forest; 9) E.T. levitates Elliot's bike over the city; 10) You must safely land E.T.'s spaceship.
Obviously, the game goes out of its way to duplicate the movie plot, even having duplicate levels (5 and 8, 6 and 9). The frustrations of the 2600 version in constantly falling through crevices and being chased by the agent and professor are found here, too. In the forest levels, frogs and beetles are everywhere you often cannot avoid them. They sap E.T.'s energy. In Elliot's home, mechanical toys will run into Elliot and E.T. sapping energy. The agents are also relentless (even on the easy level). E.T. and Elliot can get passed them (I don't know what they do to them, but it looks funny) but they put big hits on E.T.'s energy. The flying levels are incredibly frustrating. You need to avoid trees, buildings, telephone poles, water towers, and agents on roofs by zooming in and out to avoid objects close and far away. There are so many obstacles, it is impossible not to get beat up. I was just lucky when I completed the levels. In the final level, you have to land the ship perfectly which is a flat out pain.
Graphically, the game is nice, especially Elliot's house and the flying levels. I also like how you can switch between E.T. and Elliot in level 3. Still, even on the easy level, this game is such a pain it's hardly worth it unless you are like me and bought this game at list price and made it your mission to complete it. The manual, by the way, is useless. It give you the exact same information that's given on the game and gives no map of the forest or Elliot's estate, so you'll have to find your way through the monotony. There are no walkthroughs on line either (just password cheats). I cannot see kids sticking with this game long enough to complete it. It's almost like being at work (or school). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My Favorite Kirby Game in the Franchise. So of course this review is going to be bias, but man, I remember the trailer and how I got hyped when I was a kid. The story is generic, Meta Knight fails to protect the mirror world so his dark counterpart shows out of nowhere and cuts Kirby into four. The four Kirby's end up chasing after him and then the journey begins.
What I love about the game is how OPEN this game is. What I mean is the game isn't linear at all. You can go anywhere after the game runs you down with the basics. There are 9 levels in this game (I'm counting the world you start with two that acts as a gate to the other words) and you can go in any order to find them. It feels like Link and the 4 Swords really with the four Kirbys. Only the Kirbys do what they want while you can go find your way through the maze. Some rooms do require another Kirby.
Now the pros and cons with the Kirbys. The pros is that they are very helpful in solving puzzles and beating bosses. They also serve as a good distraction given the boss might go after them. This is where the cons are in. The Kirby AI is not very smart so sometimes they just get hit by the stupidest thing and might end up getting KOed as a result meaning you waste a battery if they all die for a stupid reason like falling to their death they could have easily prevented. This is why its best to call them when there is a battery in the room or before the boss.
The map is very hard to find for each stage along with getting 100 percent mainly because the game shows you all the rooms but then if you miss a door in one stage and forget to go back into it to count as a percent, then you will forget and have to go through the whole game just to get 100 and even then the 100 percent is just for show. The items you find in this game range from spray paint to change Kirby's color to music, to heart pieces that increases Kirby's life (and you'll need it for the final boss).
New abilities in the game, but I think the one that stands out in this game is Smash Kirby from Super Smash Brothers Melee. Master Hand is a mini boss and the boss of LV 9 with Crazy Hand. It's like you're playing Smash Brothers all over again.
Overall, this game is amazingly fun especially with friends that actually know what they're doing compared to the AI. I'm saddened that this game isn't on the Kirby's 20th Collection game given how this game is a classic and is only available if you bought the 3DS early. -_- Such a shame... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the 10 best games ever made. Rating--100 out of 100--
It has been a long time coming, but finally Capcom released the game that all of us have been waiting for, Resident Evil 4. This game is quite possibly the quintessential game for owning a Nintendo Gamecube, as truly it is one of the most polished, well thought out, and elaboratly accomplished games not only of this current generation of videogames, but ever. From the graphics, to the gameplay, sound, and fun factor, there is not a single element of this game that refuses to shine, as it puts other games to utter shame. Having been a follower of Resident Evil since the first game was released (purchasing RE1 the second day it came out, and every new entry thereupon, the day of its release) believe me when I say this; this game is worth dropping whatever the hell you are currently doing, going to the store, buying a Gamecube, locking yourself in a room, and playing this game until your eyes bleed.
Having been a huge horror movie fan in the past, you can imagine the exstatic glee, upon playing the first iteration of what has become not only one of the finest horror series ever, (right up there with Silent Hill) but one of the most continuously impressing series' hands down. Playing this game in the dead of night gives a new term to the word horror, as the lead character Leon Scott Kennedy (one of the main characters from Resident Evil 2) makes his startling and welcome return, just like a shotgun blast to a decomposing zombies head.
The story takes place several years after the destruction of Racoon City by the United States government, as the cities zombie infestation problem was too much to handle, they decided the best choice was just to wipe it completely off the face of the map of the world. However, some years later a strange group kidnaps the Presidents daughter Ashley, and it is here where Leon is called in to assist the president, by retrieving his teenage daughter. Leon arrives at the area where Ashley was believed to be brought, determined to find her at any cost, and by any means necessary. Armed with only a Beretta at the outset of the game, Leon is dropped off on the outskirts of this strange village, and warned by the two officers that have brought him here of the strange occurances that have been happening lately. After being dropped off we are treated to the new perspective that you will be getting used to for the rest of the game, an over the shoulder perspective, much like Mario 64 or Tomb Raider, but much more user friendly, as the moment you take aim with whichever weapon you are holding, the camera shifts a bit giving you a laser sighted aim, as well as the brand new ability to have a full range of view in a Resident Evil game. This may be a huge surprise to some at first, as Resident Evil has always been known for its beautiful, and lush pre-rendered backgrounds, that really culminated in their best graphics with the remake of the original Resident Evil, released for the Gamecube a couple years back. Some may worry that the dramatic camera angles, and static positioning of the camera might affect the overall horror that this game portrayed, but on the contrary, this opens the series up to brand new possibilities. Fighting and shooting has rarely been this engaging and fun in a game, and it truly sets the game up in such a methodical pace that the whole fundamental game experience has been altered in such a way that you are constantly waiting to buy the next weapon, upgrade your current weapon, or simply enjoy the utter joy of taking your brand new shotgun out, and seeing just how devastating it can be.
Without spoiling too much of the storyline, lets just say that several characters make a startling return, as brand new faces intertwine with a well thought out storyline, that is only slightly hampered by some partially cheesy dialogue (then again RE has always had that B-movie feel with its dialogue, so overall it just adds to the feel of the game, not really detracting away from it, but moreso just making you realize that you are still playing a game, and not an interactive movie). The voices overall are superb, and the return of Shinji Mikami as head of the project absolutely shines through, as he hasn't headed a RE game since the original, all the way on Playstation 1. The music is etheral and haunting, blending with the game, rising and falling with startling moments, and drawing you in as well as any game in recent memory could ever do, once again one of the staples of this great franchise.
The boss battles are so well done, and every fight is different, forcing you to rethink your fighting style for each fight, and progressively, making you better and better, as you reevaluate your stlye of shooting, learning from your past mistakes, and progressively becoming better and better as the game moves on towards is conclusion, which takes about 17-20 hours to accomplish the first time through. Not only is the game itself phenomenal, but the extras that are unlocked after beating the game are just as exciting as well. The mercenaries mini game that is unlocked after beating the game is loads of fun, and can provide you and a couple friends with hours of enjoyment as you continually try to one-up each others score, while unlocking new characters to be used in this mini-game, as well as new weapons to be purchased throughout the regular game as well. The Operation Ada mini game is fun as well, but not as exciting in my opinion, its more like the icing on a huge wedding cake, than the chocolate cake itself.
Im gonna wrap this up thugh as this review is running a bit long, but be aware that this game has set a new standard for what can be done with modern game making. As raw and artistically inclined as any game ever, this game belongs in the elite category of 100 titles along with games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Metal Gear Solid 1, Chrono Trigger, and Super Metroid, the latest instalments in the Grand Theft Auto series etc.etc. A flawless game experience, and a worthy succession to a series that never fails to impress (lets forget those Survivor games for a minute, 'm'kay). I will forewarn you, though as this game is not for the squemish, young or easily scared, as this game dables into the occult a bit, although it is concealed a bit, much like how Silent Hill 2 had underlying themes that would become obvious after several playthroughs, and detailed examination of the storyline and characterization. All I can say to end this is that this is going to be the game to beat this year for game of the year honors; and its scary because believe it or not, the best game for these honors just came out, less than 3 weeks into the friggin' year. Buy it, right now, or be regretting it for years to come. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Really good portable RPG. Golden Sun was a nice surprise after i got a few hours into it. It really turned out to be a solid and well made rpg.
However, the intro is slow and i do mean slow.
The introduction is almost an hour long of continuous dialogue.
Im knocking off half a star due to the beginning, and the rest of the games, tedious dialogue. There is a TON of reading to be done in this game and none of it is worthy of a novel...
Another bad part of this game is how easy it is. I went through the entire game without using one healing item, like potions, and such. The synergys and pokemon are way too strong and get you through every battle without a sweat.
Still, this game was lots of fun and had many unique puzzles and situations thanks to its psynergy system. So if you're in need of a fun, well made, and lengthy portable rpg than you don't have to look any further than Golden Sun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Although formulaic, still great entertainment. The latest installment of the RE series is a very great game. The graphics are super, the sound outstanding and the interplay fun. Sure there are some drawbacks (cheesy, campy dialogue, uncomfortable controls), but they can't detract from the game's overall brilliance. The proof: once you start playing, you really don't want to stop (no matter how early you must get up in the morning!)
Better than RE1 and RE3/Nemesis, it does fall short of RE2 because,although technologically superior, REC:V's story is weaker. There is less tension and emotion throughout the game and the final boss battle in REC:V is very bland and disappointing in comparison to the exciting, pulse-pounding escape/train sequence that closes out RE2 in grand fashion.
Still, great graphics, exceptional sound effects and the sheer number of monsters ready to tear your head off (although they're mostly very familiar from prior games)are enough to get the recommendation nod from me. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. I bought this product at a local Game Crazy store and was pretty satisfied with it for a couple of months. Then, it started acting really weird. When I was playing my games, the control stick seemed normal and everything, but, even when the stick wasn't being touched, my character (or curser, depending on the instance) kept moving in one direction. At first it was moving down, then it moved to the right, and finally to the top. It made game playing very frustrating and aggravating. When I was playing Animal Crossing, my character would always be moving in some direction when I wasn't even touching the controller, and when I wanted to type something, the controller kept moving the cursor in the wrong direction, giving me the wrong letter. There was more to it than that, but I think you get the idea.
Anyway, so I took it back to the store the other day to get either a refund or a replacement. The guy there said that since it had been a couple of months, he probably couldn't do anything and I'd have to see the manufacturer if he couldn't. Turns out he could and I got a new one for no cost. So far, it seems to be working fine. I'd personally recommend an actual Nintendo brand controller, just to simplify things. I've never had any problems with platform brand products.
UPDATE:
The replacement stopped working as well. This time, the yellow analog stick has a mind of it's own. I am so fed up with these controllers.
DON'T BUY THEM!!! THEY MAY WORK GREAT AT FIRST, BUT NOT FOR LONG!!! HUGE WASTE OF MONEY!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NBA 2K vs NBA 2K1. Maybe I just got spoiled with the winning streaks I could amass in NBA2K. I don't know, I just don't enjoy 2K1 for the simple fact that it regresses in as many areas as it moves forward. Game play may be much more realistic, but it's not as much fun. The pace is slower unless you bump the game speed to "fast", then it seems a bit too fast. The graphics are still top-notch for the players and court, but the crowd has gotten much more pixellated. Play issues include players who no longer run close enough to the basket to dunk when the ball is passed to them (remember in 2K, they'd stand right under the thing?). Now they run to within a couple feet of the hoop then move back out a couple more, meaning you have to have to drive around the ridiculously adept defenders to do anything but take short jumpers. It's all but impossible to drive the lane against any but the worst teams. Those guys come out of nowhere to block your path! I'm usually able to blow out the 2K guys by 20-30 even on all-star difficulty. On pro difficulty in 2K1 I can barely win against the loser teams.
What I like a lot: - Illegal defense calls are done correctly! No longer can the center just lurk right under the basket waiting for blocks. (Drat, there went half my strategy :-))
- The street courts. They simply rock! The ambient sounds in the background and the crowd make it feel very real.
- Internet play! And it really works nicely. I was worried about lag, but it's a non-issue and the connections seem to be stable.
- Swat blocks
- The old teams....but why on earth doesn't the 80's West team include Kareem?!
What I don't like at all: - Head coaches no longer get their names called during the courtside intro! Why for crying out loud on a 1 GB disc couldn't they include 60 more little .wavs for the announcer instead of "And introducing...the HEAAAAAD COACH!"? Very lame.
- The commentary on star players. Living in Utah, I play the Jazz a lot and I'm already sick of the extended comments by Rod about Karl Malone's perfect physique....ugh! It happens every game.
- Bad crowd graphics. They add to the atmosphere as usual while playing, but you sure don't want to get close with the zoom on a reply.
- A number of players don't seem to have names during the commentary. John Starks is one, and few rookies get announced as anything but a number.
- The rosters are not completely accurate, although this shouldn't be too big an issue if they stick to their promise and have downloadable updates.
I wish there was a 3 star rating, because I just can't call it 4. I like the game and the series very much, but this one just rubbed me wrong. Maybe it just needs to grow on me ;-). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lost Kingdoms. Lost Kingdoms is a RPG card game in which you collect cards that summon monsters. Each monster does a different attack - some just strike with a sword, while others can transform Princess Katia into gigantic wolves or even just stand and attack on their own. Once you use a card though, it's gone for that level, and running out of cards is one of the biggest dangers in the game.
The gameplay is good and original, but gets a little repitive and frustrating at times. Although it could be better (in Lost Kingdoms 2, perhaps?) it's still a very good game, especially if you're looking for something new and different. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Could this be the best of the series . I'm a bit tired of listening people complaining about how Nintendo has failed all the fans. I've played other Zelda games and the same old magic is still there. This game feels bigger than any previous game of the series. Althought the world is huge and full of mysteries and sidequests to explore there's rarely a situation when you don't know where to go next. Fantastic work !
About the graphics... Well, no Zelda game has ever been so alive, so full of colours. It wouldn't be the same if the graphics were any more "realistic".
Shigery Miyamoto makes no mistakes ! Period !!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun but falls flat on its face. Sure the graphics are much more colorful than the last GBA Castlevania but the graphics and enemies look downright like cartoons in most parts.
Plus whats the deal with your main characters blue shadow?
I think that was a bit of a overkill.
And the magic system has been severely, and badly, toned down from the Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.
And the two identical castle system really lacks imagination and makes the game very very tedius near its end.
Exploring every area of the game TWICE does make the game longer but it definitely doesnt make it funner... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fake Cartridge. Just a notice to anyone thinking of buying from this person (though it's doubtful since they've been inactive for a long time) that I've had a personal experience with their fake cartridges and it seems I'm not the only one!
I hope everyone is able to look at this review and learn to see the signs because this was very distressing to me, though I didn't come to understand the situation until just now. At first everything seemed fine; the price wasn't bad, condition was good, and the delivery was speedy! I popped the cart in as soon as I received it and began playing, stopping somewhere around the first gym and saving. It played perfectly, there was nothing suspicious -- until I left it alone for a few days. When I picked it back up and tried to resume my file, it gave me a message that the data had been corrupted but it would be able to retrieve my last save anyway. I was so relieved and at the time I wasn't suspicious at all! I didn't get much farther, though, and after playing a little more I let it sit for a couple years, until tonight.
When I picked it back up, it was in the hopes of transferring some of the Pokemon to a newer game. I had just found out about that option and felt like I'd have an easier time with it if I did so. This time when I turned the game on, it told me the save file had been deleted. Now, I still figured this was my fault. I didn't handle the game properly afterward; it sat in a dusty drawer all this time. I didn't remember deleting it, though. I wouldn't have done so intentionally when I had a good line up of Pokemon that I distinctly recalled. Either way, I resigned myself to that fate and tried to at least get the starters into my copy of Soul Silver for the night, just hoping it would manage to save and keep it. I wound up playing for about an hour and a half. When I was getting ready to go to sleep I decided to finally do the exchange but my copy of Soul Silver wasn't registering the cartridge. I tried to reload my save and was met with the same message as the first time -- the save had been corrupted, but it still loaded from my previous save. Again, I blamed myself and sighed, saving one more time as soon as it let me so I could keep trying. It still didn't register, so I went back to Fire Red.
This time it told me it had been deleted.
Suffice to say, I was very frustrated. I started searching for reasons why the cartridge might be doing this. At first I found innocent reasons like I had thought; damaged cart, dirty circuit board, things like that. It made sense, until someone on a forum mentioned that some fake cartridges produced these exact same messages. I felt like I hit the nail on the head, but how could my cartridge be fake? It looked completely authentic to me. I couldn't have been more wrong about that.
My search lead me to several guides on how to spot fake cartridges. Practically all of their hints lined up with my own. Not only was the case of the pak incorrect for the game, but the label itself was too. The Nintendo Seal of Approval is in a completely random place, the model number's wrong, the label itself is incorrect, it doesn't have a special product number hidden in the label, and it even says "Licensed by Nintendo" when it should merely have the Nintendo logo.
Looking at other customer reviews, I can see this was no simple accident. This wasn't the first fake cartridge they sold and they left the others they gave them to hanging with no refunds or communication. GBAtopGames is a scam and I advise that no one else attempt purchasing from them -- if they ever come back, that is. Their sudden and lengthy disappearance is suspicious enough to me. They were getting negative reviews and wanted to cut and run with what they had. I contacted the seller but there's very little hope of any reply. I'm not even worried about a refund at this point, I just want to make sure other people don't fall into the same situation as I have! Shop carefully and read ALL of the user reviews on popular games like this! If even one of them mentions a fake cartridge, it would be best if you did not purchase from them at all! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A ruined classic but still a good game. This super mario advance is an updated version of the NES classic Super mario bros. 2. While it is still a good game, this updated version is ruined in a couple of ways. 1, They made Mario and the other characters talk which is annoying. 2. there are vegetables that can be picked up to throw at your enemies. They made those veggies Gigantic. they take up too much of the screen. they made Super mario bros. 1 on GBA a "Classic NES series" which left the game unmodified and the same as it was on the NES system near 20 years ago. S.M.B. 2 AND S.M.B. 3 should have been unmodified and "Classic NES Series" as well | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Arcade Freaks Rejoice. Midway Arcade Treasures
Rated T: Blood and gore, Violence
Price: $19.95
Just Listen! In Midway Arcade Treasures, play all your favorites including:
720 Degrees
(Root) Beer Tapper
Joust I & II
Defender I & II
SpyHunter
Klax
Toobin
The PaperBoy
Satan's Hollow
Smash TV
and over 10 more!
How did Midway get all this crammed into 1 package? Developer Digtal Eclipse has a technology called Arcade Eclipse that makes arcade games come in a package. Oh, I love the DVD content
and I love to see top-secret documents, including sell sheets and operation manuals (Atari gaames only). This is your piece of arcade in your own room. You will still have room for furniture, and you won't spend megabucks on arcade machines.
Oh, and with the price on this baby, you will be saving quarters by the millions.
(That T rating? It comes from the gore in Smash TV only.) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
How can a game about a dolphin be so depressing? Read on. I really loved this game as a kid and I still am impressed... or did I mean depressed? Hmm... Well the graphics are beautiful, but this isn't exactly a game you would have your 5 year old play. Oh no, this is some serious stuff! The game play is extremely difficult, as others have said. I think the difficulty just adds to the overall gloominess of the game. All is hopeless. You're stuck. How could a game about a dolphin be so depressing you ask? Well the game starts out with Ecco (the dolphin) swimming around the sea with his family. The music is lovely and everything is perfect. Then all of a sudden, some strange bizarre storm comes by and sweeps up his entire family. Yep... Ecco is all alone. His family and friends are gone, the music has changed to some dreadful depressing music that is nothing less than a deep brooding despair. You'll wander around the sea looking for your fellow dolphins and the pressing the button on your controller sends out a sound wave that in itself sounds like a eerie cry for help which always goes unanswered.
It's not long after this, that the actual game starts. The music shifts again to a dark gloomy, but intense melody that perfectly sets the mood. It is your mission to find out what has happened to your pod, while being attacked by other sea monsters that just want you dead. Even touching a jellyfish can hurt you. Oh, and you can't stay under water for too long without air or you drown. Yes, this game is difficult and it's a challenge figuring out where you need to go in the maze of underground caves and trying to get through there before running out of oxygen.
Have I said how difficult this game is? Let me put is this way, when you purchase this game, you may as well buy a few extra controllers, too, because no doubt, you'll toss a few against the wall. Go ahead. Put in your passwords, secret codes and plug in the game genie. You won't be beating this game. Minus one star for the overwhelming difficulty. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best Game I Have Ever Played. This is an awesome game. Especially if you really like The Lord of the Rings like I do. Even if you are not into The Lord of the Rings you should still get it. The best thing about this game is that it has scenes from the movie. Sometimes when you start a mission the intro will be from a scene in either The Fellowship of the Ring or the Two Towers and then it will turn into animation and you will start playing. On a scale of 1-10 I would give the graphics an 8. You can play as Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli and all of them have awesome moves. All of them have some type of long-distance weapon. Aragorn and Legolas have bow-and-arrows and Gimli throws axes. Personally, I think Aragorn has the best moves. There are 3 levels of difficulty for those of you who are just too good. If you have the money and want another game for Gamecube buy this one. As my title says this is the best game I have ever played.
Tips:
1. If you get stuck on the Breached Wall as I did concentrate more on protecting the door than yourself. There will be plenty of health left behind when you kill all the enemies.
2. When you purchase the rising attack it says to push A when you are down to strike your enemies as you get up, but you can also push Y to do a more powerful attack as you regain your feet.
3. If you get stuck on Plains of Rohan at the part where there is burning wood blocking your way and the people get killed by the orcs what you do is shoot an arrow (or axe) at the bucket of water right behind the pile of burning wood and then break through the wood and the people will automatically run out.
4. If you get stuck on a level or just like to cheat there are codes at this link [...] | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
SKIP THIS AND PICKUP ETERNAL CHAMPIONS FOR SEGA CD. This game falls short with so many other console fighting games. It has cool characters and stages,moves but not enough of these aspects to make the game shine. Thats exactly why I highly recommend the Sega CD game Eternal Champions:Challenge From The Darkside it has all the characters,moves,overkills that this 16 bit cart does and a whole lot more. In the Sega CD sequel the player has 4 brillant ways to end a match not just the one you get with the genesis game. The Sega CD version has overkills which is in this game ,but in addition has cinekills(a cinema scene where you brutally dispose of the opponent)Vendettas(where each character has a unique way to let out his/her revenge),and Sudden Deaths(another background finisher like overkills except they are harder to pull off and ends the round quicker)and tons of characters I believe 38-40 with not palette swaps like the ... Mortal Kombat series. BOTTOM LINE I GIVE ETERNAL CHAMPIONS CREDIT FOR BEING MADE TO SPAWN THE WONDERFUL SEGA CD GAME,WHICH I WOULD RECOMEND OVER THIS ANY DAY! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. What a big mistake. I talked my daughter (6 years) into picking this game thinking it would be fun for us to do together since I like the kid games better. She says it is to hard to get Cinderella to move and gave up after half hour of fumbling. So I sit down to play and beat the game in one hour ten minutes. Cinderella is very hard to move and has bad response time.
You have two paths you can travel on and they put things in the way so you have to jump back and forth from one another.
Then you are a mouse and you have to travel through tunnels and gears or something to finish ( This was the best part of the game )
Then you have to pop bubbles.
Anyway this game would probably be fun for a 3 year old IF she moved better but my 6 year old has trouble.
Don't waist your money on this one.
We bought magic Pegasus at the same time and this is a great game buy that one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
lava alarm! video. my son got lava alarm for his birthday he has just recently gotten into the rescue heros we all like them but in this movie two boys are being recued from a valcano.in the part were the boys are being lifted out just in time when you see the boys from the heros view it looks like both boys have a rope around thier neck. well my son wrapped a cord around his neck "pretending" to be a hero the cord caught and luckily it came lose because he fell off his bed.he now has a three inch rope burn on his neck it scared him but i think that people with children who have active imaginations and like the heros should be told that they can get hurt if they do it like they do in the video...all ropes cords or anything else is gone from his room but it does not change the fact that on christmas eve we almost lost our son he was lucky i belive the people who made the video over looked a very important part of the movie........... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Mega Man game has never been better. Mega Man Zero 2 is one of the better GBA games to come in a while. It is also one of those rare moments where the sequel more than surpasses the original. In fact, Mega Man Zero 2 surpasses its predecessor in almost every way possible.
The game takes place one year after the first Mega Man Zero. The game begins with Zero wandering through the desert looking for the resistance base when he is suddenly ambushed by the enemy. He lives long enough to get to the resistance base where his weapons are fixed and he's ready to battle the threat of Neo Arcadia once more.
The game has a story similar to the Mega Man X series and the previous Mega Man Zero game. Neo Arcadia, a faction built by humans, wants to "retire" all the reploids (by retire they mean destroy) since they see the robots as a future threat. With peace nearly in reach, Elpizom the new resistance leader seems set on destroying Neo Arcadia. But Elpizo and Zero, you'll quickly learn have different views on what a Utopia should be.
The gameplay isn't much different from Mega Man Zero. Zero can do all the same abilities he did in the last one. He can dash, jump and use any of four weapons of his choice. Zero's four weapons consists of his Z-Buster, Z-Saber, Chain Rod and Shield Boomerang. Each has its own properties, for example the Z-Buster allows Zero to attack long range but the cost is he doesn't do much damage. The Z-Saber allows him to deal massive damage but he needs to be right in the enemies face. The Chain Rod allows Zero to hit enemies from a distance with medium damage. The Chain Rod also allows him to swing from ledges. The Shield Boomerang is a shield that deflects shots. Each wapon can also be charged up to do double the damage.
Each mission plays out similar, but they're not straightforward to defeating the boss. Some missions require you to rescue certain comrades, destroy certain objects and many other side objectives. Each mission has a boss as well.
Mega Man Zero 2 takes a small step above the first one with its Ranking System. After each mission you're graded on a scale that ranges from S to F. S being the highest. But there's more to it than just having a ranking and a nickname. If Zero should be at an A or S rank bosses will use a special attack that Zero can acquire called an "EX" skill. There are ten of these skills in all but new comers shouldn't attempt this until a few runs through the game.
Zero can also take on different "Forms". Each form gives him different properties. One could give him lots of defense and speed and limit his power. One could give him more power but limit other properties. Each form Zero takes changes his color.
The Cyber-Elf system is back and it remains unchanged. You find Cyber Elves in every level by defeating enemies, destroying containers or defeating the mini boss in a level. Cyber Elves are divided into three categories, Nurse (health), Animal (Enhance Abilities) and Hacker (Change level). Zero can also feed his elves and make them stronger. Some elves have permanent effects but Capcom makes sure that if you want all the EX skills and everything Mega Man Zero 2 has to offer then you must master going through the game without using the more powerful ones. Using the more powerful elves drops your ranking.
Visually, Mega Man Zero 2 looks great! Zero looks about the same as he did in the first one but backgrounds and levels are much more vividly detailed than before.
The game also sounds incredible! No Mega Man game has ever sounded this good. Remixing old tracks from the last installment and adding in several new tracks.
Its as if Capcom knew exactly what was wrong with the first one. This game is also much much longer than the first one and offers lots more to do. The game has more stages and they're much longer.
This game is also a CHALLENGE! We all know that once you got the hang of Mega Man Zero (or if you were a Mega Man X veteran) then Mega Man Zero was too easy. But when you first pop this in, even Mega Man veterans will find this new one to be a challenge! The challenge can be a little frustrating at times, especially when trying to maintain your A or S ranking but a good challenge always presents a good game.
Capcom went all out to make this better than the previous one by changing everything that was bad about the first one and keeping all that was good and the result is a well defined sequel that no Mega Man fan should miss!
The Good
+New improved gameplay
+So much more stuff to do
+Longer than the first one
+More challenging than the first one
+Music is better than the first one
+More abilities than in the first one
+Just all out BETTER than the first one
The Bad
-The game may be too challenging for those new to the Mega Man world | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The low down on Super Hydlide. For those of you out there who don't know "Super Hydlide is actualy the 2nd installation in the "Hydlide" series. The First one came out on the NES. Moreover, if you have played the first one than you will be pretty much at home with part 2. Despite what some say Super Hydlide is a fun game, once you take the time to get in it. Plus if your a Classic Game Collector than you just must add "Super Hydlide" to your history library.
Now on to the what your really reading this review for, how the game actualy plays.
Graphics: The graphics are a much need improvement over the previous installment. They are sharp and nice to look at.
Music: The music I think is pretty good, for the 16-bit age of corse. It is nicely composed, memorable.
GAME PLAY: This is what most us really won't to know, "Does this game play good?" I can say without a dought that it does. The controls are tight and responsive. And difinetly easy to control.
If you like idea of becoming a hero who rises from the depths of obscurity to save the world from an antient demon than "Super Hydlide" is for you, definetly worth your hard urned money. I give "Super Hydlide" a four out of 5. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
As a game, Sacred Stones is average. as a sequal, its a joke. Basically, what we have here is the same game.
Seriously. Intelli Sys recycled like 60% of the content from FE1(7 in jpn)? The only "new" things here are what you'd already expect in a sequel anyway: a new plot and new character designs.
Why would anyone pay full price to play exactly the same game all over again? It boggles the mind. On the pc we have what are called "expansion packs". This "sequel" does nothing new what the previous game hasn't already done. And the previous one, which I've reviewed, wasn't that impressive either.
In short, go ahead and buy this if you liked the first one and want more of the same. If the previous Fire Emblem didn't do much for you however, don't expect anything different. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Mix to a Familiar Formula. So, it's definitely original, and true to formula, but there are a few aspects about this game that just don't make sense to me. The cell-shaded graphics take some getting used to, but I like them.
My biggest complaint is that sometimes I'd be sailing somewhere, and could leave, make a sandwich, eat that sandwich, and come back, and still not be at my destination. Also, not including the side-objectives, it's a relatively short game.
Is it better? No. Is it a Zelda worthy of the title? Yeah. I recommend at least playing it before making judgments or assumptions. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THPS 2 ROLLS OVER IT'S COMPETITION. This GBA title has been seemingly swept off every store shelf in America. With a huge line of skaters including Kareem Campbell, Eric Koston, Bucky Lasek, and of course Tony Hawk himself. In this sequel you get to skate new areas like School 2, New York City, and Skate Street. As well as enjoying a level from the original, the Warehouse in Troy. With an array of challening tasks to complete in each level, and secrets to unlock, it's no wonder everyone loves the sequel to ,in my opinion the greatest skating game of its time, THPS 1! However I strongly believe this one has outdone its original couterpart. Especially with the enhanced graphics and better play control on the Gameboy Advance! Activision has truly done a great job desinging this on folks. Pick it up as soon as you can! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Decent Game. All in all this game has been a fun diversion from the splinter cell series. I miss the tension/surprise of sneaking up on a goon & blowing his head off or stabbing him, or pulling him off of the balcony -- those were all truly enjoyable things.
What I like about R6L is the ability to run and gun your way through a number of bad guys and unload clip after clip into them. I also like the variety of weapons although I found myself only using 2-3 of the over 20 guns available. I wish you could switch midway through, or at will or something. Some levels start out great with the USAS12 Auto Shotgun, but when you get to a large room with 10+ goons, you start to kick yourself.
Gameplay is good, it flows real well from level to level. The unlockables/intel suitcases were cool, although some of the cheat codes were retarded (you can get invisibility after just 2 levels and beat the game with little or no challenge after that). The ghost cheat is just plain stupid and you can't unlock god mode until you've essentially beaten the whole game. I don't know, the cheats weren't the best reward system I think. Better guns that were more powerful would be worth my effort.
AI is not the best either, I can't even count how many times one of my "crack" team members stood up into my line of fire, WHILE I WAS FIRING!!!! that is so frustrating. Oh, and then there's the time all 3 of them are looking at the bad guy, but not shooting - go figure.
I gave this game an overall of 4 because it is highly therapeutic to run around dumping clips of ammo into terrorists, plain and simple. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worked well for a while, poor lens construction. Got these about 3 months ago and have been using them. There was a short period where i had to get used to them, they actually worked pretty well. I could look at digital displays longer without getting as fatigued and my eyes felt less dried out. However, they are VERY EASILY SCRATCHED. very very poor lens durability, after they got scratched they were really uncomfortable to look through. You can see your own reflection in these glasses, while you have them on. After a while of using them they start to make your eyes feel worse than they did before, pretty odd, so 2 stars deducted for build quality and effectiveness. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not quite as interesting as it looks. Just looking at the box, it seemed like this could have been a pretty interesting game. I thought that it would be reminiscent of the Rolling Thunder game from back in the day. For some of the younger gamers, Rolling Thunder was basically a multi-tiered 2-D side scroller where you just blasted your way through the mutant-aliens or whatever they were. Although a simple premise, Rolling Thunder was a fun game. The screen shots on the back and the descriptions made me think of this. That really wasn't the reality. You start off the game with little short knife that you use to sort of creep up on snakes, kneel next to, and then kill. (Do What?) You eventually find other weapons, although they only add a little to the gameplay. You can't even fire one of the guns unless you're standing perfectly still. The character doesn't move about very easily. He has to run up to ledge, stop, grab ledge, slowly pull himself up. He kind of labors to move about. But I mean, in EVERY level the goal is to collect 10 scattered flags, which is a rather uninteresting objective. It's not as though they're hidden. And you can complete the levels without collecting all of them. So the game doesn't really do well as an action game or need any particular strategy to play. To me it was OK as a diversion, but I can't really recommend it. If someone would get started on a Rolling Thunder version for GBA though, they might have something. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gamer from Texas. Outstanding game! This is the kind of game that makes video golf fun. If you are looking for a golfing game that goes deep into the physics of golf, where the slightest error in judgement or timing sends your ball into the bottom of a lake, this is not for you. Lots of cool characters with their own attributes, make the game fun and easy to control. Although I wouldn't really trust the caddies advice. The memorable moments feature is nice too. Your best shots are saved so you can review them later. Lots of fun, with a lot of frustration as well. Nothing worse than missing an eagle by an inch. Highly recommend. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Works well, After some extra work. Let me say right from the start that this is the *cleanest* option for anyone wanting VGA quality from their Dreamcast. The color matches the standard white Dreamcast and there is no clunky box to clutter things up. Of course beauty only goes so far, if the cable doesn't work it's still useless, so does it work? Yes and no... here's where things get a bit muddled.
The best way I can describe this cable is finicky. The packaging for this cable states that it supports a resolution up to 640x480 which is the maximum that the Dreamcast can output. However that bit of info had a sticker placed over it that read 720x480 instead of 640x480, which I found odd.
Now I have a Sceptre E32 HDTV that has VGA input and supports 640x480@60Hz, I know this because I had my PC plugged into it and it operates fine. However when I plugged this cable in, the TV displays "NOT SUPPORT" and no picture is displayed. I found this strange since I know the Dreamcast's resolution is supported by the TV.
I then hooked the cable up to my ILO Monitor with diagnostic capabilities, and found that the cable first tries to send a 720x480 signal before the standard 640x480, and that's enough to make my TV give up before the "standard" Dreamcast signal is received. I suspect this is what's happening with some other TV's as well based on some other comments here on Amazon. A computer monitor can and should adjust to this, but some TV's will not. So before purchasing this cable for use on a TV, it would be a good idea to check and see what modes your TV can support and if it can auto-adjust.
Also regarding sound, this cable uses RCA red+white cables for audio and NOT the 3.5mm mini-jack connector that most PC monitors and TV's will be expecting. You will need this adapter to be able to receive audio: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000J1H4VI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In summary, these cables work well with a bit of extra work involved. I'm still glad I bought them, but I did need to do some fussing to get it to work. If you are wanting to play Dreamcast on your HDTV, I would suggest a standard VGA Box that can send a standard signal.
One other note is that these cables are rather short, don't expect them to reach very far back behind your TV. and if you have an audio receiver separate from your TV, you will probably need extension cables for the audio connectors.
If you are looking to use your Dreamcast with your PC monitor and space is at a premium, these cables should be fine, but get the audio adapter listed above for sound.
PROS:
- Clean look, color matches Dreamcast white
- No breakout-box, reduces clutter
- Solid construction
CONS:
- Short length of cables
- Non-standard signal handshake reduces HDTV compatibility
- RCA audio instead of 3.5mm mini-jack requires adapter in most common set-ups.
FINAL:
Best for PC Monitors, HDTV's might want to look elsewhere | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Unabashed fun for those that like this genre. If you like hack and slash games with a little GOW thrown in there and a little diablo or Champions of Norrath for you PS2 fans, then check this game out.. It's dirt cheap these days so that's why I got it and it's a blast. Sega is a great company and about 8 out of 10 games are good from them. They have a knack for picking games to publish and they have proven that time and time again over the years. It just seems like they don't get enough respect these days and hopefully this game will entertain some of you for hours on end as it has me.
Just to make things clear, it has a lot of similar gameplay but it's not a loot hunting game, it's more story driven than anything else and I can't remember for sure, but I think you just get upgraded versions of your weapons. The gameplay itself is similar with some type of magic/overdrive attack and then your health. So it's your typical isometric 3-D hack and slash game but it doesn't take place in creepy dark dungeons, more so out in the open of the Spartan world which is in itself pretty good looking and holds up very well for such an old game.
That's about it. To be honest, I haven't played this in quite a while, just too many current gen games but I tell you one thing, I remember loving it and I'm about to jump off the computer and play it for a minute right now. Later and you won't regret this purchase if it's your forte. 4/5 stars in my opinion | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nintendo set to win next generation handheld contest. Getting hold of a press pass for ECTS this year gave me the opportunity to play with the Nintendo's Gameboy Advanced, probably the most interesting item on display on their stand (they chose to show off the Gamecube behind closed doors the day before). The first thing that struck me about the unit was how much it reminded me of the Neo Geo Pocket Colour which was available in this country for the last year. Unfortunately SNK choose to withdraw the Neo Geo from the Western market and it leaves a clear path for Nintendo to continue its domination of handhelds.
Nintendo have opted for a silver colour for the body, rather than the usual bright plastic toy colours it has been using on the Colour unit for the past year. Like the Neo Geo the machine is now horizontal with a 'widescreen' TFT LCD panel providing a very crisp display in the middle of the unit. Buttons haven't changed much sine the original Gameboy: below the screen there's the start and select button, to the left hand side is the 8 direction joypad (as with the Gameboy this just isn't responsive or subtle enough), to the right are the A and B buttons and two new additions are here in the form of a left and right shoulder button.
ECTS had 4 games on show, but due to the popularity of the stand I didn't get much chance to play them. The game I did have a go at was a fun puzzler currently going by the name of Kuru Kuru Kururin. The object is to guide a rotating bar around a narrow maze, never allowing it to touch the edges. The game is suprisingly tough, requiring accurate timing and skilled control to keep your bar safe. It's also highly addictive and will be a title sure to appeal to any fans of games like Bust-a-move. The most popular game on show had to be Mario Kart Advanced, which was so crowded that I never got a chance to play. It was set up to show the 4 player capabilities of the unit, when connected using it's link cable. Graphically the games impressive, graphics are smooth sharp and detailed and it really shows the potential in the system. If its popularity was anything to go by it's sure to be a success.
Though not shown here there's future promise for internet connectivity though how that will work out for the UK will remain to be seen (Bandai were showing off their Wonderswan with internet connectivity, but when I asked admited that there was no plans of a UK release for the machine). It'll be cpable of hooking up with the gamecube, much as the Neo Geo Pocket can connect to the DC allowing trading between King of Fighter's data on the two platforms. Battery life is a respectable 15 hours, which isn't bad for a handheld and there's the handy option of a rechargable battery unit to save on cost. Powered by a 32bit RISC CPU the machine stocks a lot more power than it's predecessor and any other handheld currently available. There's speculation that it may have some rudimentary 3D capabilities, perhaps at the level of Starfox on the SNES.
With no challenging handheld device in the Western market now the Gameboy Advanced seems sure to win. I'm guessing the pricing point will be around 90 as the dollar price is expected to be at that price. Nintendo's main challenge will be pursuading gamers to upgrade, but games like Mario Kart Advanced seem a sure fire way of achieving this. Screenshots from games in development at the moment all look colourful and imaginative so the unit has much promise. I think there's a lot to be said for describing this as the SNES of the handheld world. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Free Buzzing Sound Included. Sure, the video is nice and crisp, but the audio comes with a very pleasant buzzing noise that is so pervasive, it can't even be removed with multiple passes of noise removal software! Whether you're just playing some SNES on your old CRT, or recording the video on your computer, you'll be happy to hear that friendly, high-def sound!
This product is highly recommend to anyone who is deaf.
I have other S-video cables for my N64, and they don't produce this buzzing sound. After reading the other reviews, most of which complained about VIDEO problems, I can conclude with some certainty that these cables are shit. Also, they look nothing like the picture. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a pretty cool addicting game. this is a game you can't get tired of. It's one of those games you can't put down after you've started. ok, the graphics aren't the greatest but you have to remember, this game was around when the original big fat clunky gameboy was around which makes the graphics pretty good for its time, I think. and this game has characters and dialogue right from the movie. there a flaws like every other item you'll buy. the game doesn't exactly follow the movie. when you land on the deathstar you never get to be disguised as a stormtrooper as i had hoped. another thing is you find out princess leah (however you spell it) is on the detetion level and you're already on the detetion level. and the only thig obi wan does for you is give you the lightsaber which yo only need to use once in the entire game. and i think te deathstar trench run could hve been spruced up a little more but it's still pretty cool. overall this is a great game though. some people complain about there not being a save option. i don't want one! this game is way to cool to stop playing! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ninjas in my pocket. The first time I fired up this game I thought to myself "Man this thing is playing super slow!" I was playing on a Gameboy Advance SP+ (because why wouldn't I?) but on a whim I decided to try the game out on my regular Gameboy and all of a sudden it clicked. The game was designed for that ancient doo doo LCD screen. If the game moved any faster it would be a blurry unplayable mess. That's when I discovered that when reviewing a game I should always run it on it's original hardware.
Ninja Gaiden Shadow is a fantastic bite sized action game. While at first it may feel a little slow, especially if being played on a Gameboy Color or Advance, it does pack some challenging action. The controls are responsive, the sword slicing action is satisfying and the bosses are fun to battle. If you're a fan of the Ninja Gaiden Trilogy on the NES you will enjoy this game as well.
Also check out Shadow of the Ninja on the NES. Ninja Gaiden Shadow was originally being developed by Natsume as a sequel to Shadow of the Ninja but was reworked as a sequel to Ninja Gaiden.
Jerry Terrifying
Mondocoolcast.com | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Interesting memory card with battery issues. One of the most unique things about the Dreamcast was its use of memory cards that had LCD displays on them, which showed images relating to the game you're playing and even had minigames that could be played. It holds a decent amount of save data on it (although larger games like Shenmue take up most of it), and since each Dreamcast controller has two slots for VMUs, you can have up to eight of them set up at once without having to switch between them. The battery live is very poor, even with modern batteries (a brand new set only lasted a few hours each), and it uses a specific kind of button battery that may be hard to find. Also, both of them that I bought had slightly faded screens, but that is to be expected with old LCD screens. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WHAT HAPPENED. In an effort to sabotage Catwoman's reputation, Vatical and Kemco conspired to create of one the worst video games imaginable so that no developer would ever touch her liscence again.
Before I played this game, I was hoping for a playing style similar to Batman: The Video Game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Unfortunately, what I got was a clunky, barely playable insult to one of my favorite DC heroes/villains. Not only is Selena Kyle unable to attack while air-borne, she can't even move when she's not on the ground. Okay, so you can swing across ceilings, but that's the extent of it. The gameplay is monotonous and the animation is poorly done, not even exceptable by South Park standards. If there is one thing Catwoman can do that others can't in their own games, it's sidestep into the background.
I hope this [game] doesn't discourage developers from making a newer, much better game starring the infamous cat burgaler. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
There is a reason this controller costs less. It costs less than the official Nintendo controller. Thats the only good thing about it. When I got mine for Christmas, It worked once, and never worked again. I couldn't figure out what the problem was, so I took it back to the game store, and the guy there told me that other people had the same problem!
Also, the controll stick, side buttons, and A buttons are different - they are not as comfortable or as easy to use as the Nintendo's controller. I suggest you buy a controller made by Nintendo. It may cost a little more, but you can be sure, you'll love it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Make it stop. This game is so bad it makes Shaquille's rap career look like it was that of Tupac's by comparison. I remember when Big Frank's dad bought this for him for his birthday, it was one of his "big" presents, needless to say, Big Frank was excited at first glance (hey, back in segas hay-day this game had a LOT of hype) well, we pop that cartridge in and played for 1 hour and to put it lightly, it was Big Franks birthday, and he'll cry if he wants too (he actually cried for 6 hours because the game was so bad and his birthday was ruined) his dad had been drinking whiskey throughout the night and when Big Frank went crying to his dad about how bad the game was, he was beaten badly with one of those spaulding air pumps that you use for your sporting ball needs, well, I couldn't stand to watch the drunken beating, so I fleed the scene shortly after, and needless to say that was the last time I saw Big Frank's dad, moral of the story, don't play this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pushy Penguins. I'm going to start by saying that I haven't played any of the other Mario Party titles, so I have no basis to compare this one to those (I have heard there was a general lack of new features). However, that being said, I enjoy this game very much.
There are several different modes (some of which will not be mentioned in this review). The main game is a somewhat lame board game. Entertaining at first, but soon gets dreadfully boring. This, however, is how you unlock new mini games (the heart of the title), so it is your task to bear with it for the time being.
The mini games are awesome. Most of them. Okay, some of them. But the ones that are great are plentiful enough to make up for the bad ones. And once they are unlocked, you can go back and play them anytime without having to go through the board game. I particularly don't like button mashers (hit A as fast as you can and break your controller!!). Other games, like Pushy Penguins, are so much fun it's ridiculous. Hotel Goomba is a neat little puzzle game. And there's some sports-related mini games, as well (baseball, speed skating, etc.).
My favourite part of Mario Party 5 is Bonus Mode. That mode on it's own could easily be it's own title. You can play four-player ice hockey, beach volleyball, and a fun board/card game. Each of the three games have different options you can set to make things more interesting. For example, beach volleyball can be played with an exploding ball (kind of like hot potato.. the timer counts down and then, um, explodes. Point over.)
Overall, MP5 is a fairly average game. You won't have a huge amount of fun playing by yourself. This is definately a multiplayer game. And it's lots of fun! There aren't too many titles out there that anyone can just pick up and play. There is almost no learning curve, and it's safe for all ages. Four stars for jolly good FUN! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Check your TV's inputs carefully. The Dreamcast was truly ahead of its time (graphics-wise.) And with this cable, you can take advantage of the best video quality the DC has to offer. The picture quality is crisper than a freshly picked cucumber out of the backyard garden.
My only real complaint about this product (and I can't truly verify that, as the issue could arise from the TV itself) is that when the video is displayed onscreen, it's off-center. I was expecting black bars on the sides, since the display from the DC is 640 x 480 or something, but the bars are like 5-6 inches on the left side and 3-4 inches on the right. It's not a huge issue, doesn't affect gameplay, etc. but I'm super Type-A about that kind of thing, so it's pretty annoying...
Unfortunately for me (and it sounds like for others) the audio end is another story. My TV (LG 47LM7600 47" Cinema Display) has separate input selections for the VGA (listed as RGB on the TV) and RCA audio. The end result being that I can't use this cable's video and audio qualities directly on the TV. For a lot of people, this will probably be a major issue, but for me it's not. I will simply route the audio through my receiver (actually, what I will do is get a VGA to Component Video adapter and route the DC through a switch along with the N64 and the PS2. The Xbox 360 will be connected to the receiver > TV via HDMI.)
I'm not sure what the audio capabilities of the DC are, but if it supports at least 5.1 then it would be nice to have an optical (TOSLINK) option. Just sayin'... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the Best Console Strategy Games. Advance Wars is brilliant - an exceptionally clever game that fits the Game Boy Advance the same way that Tetris fit the original Game Boy years ago. Turn based strategy games have rarely been as accessible as Advance Wars. The game features thoughtful tutorial that briskly walks you through the basics and quickly begins teaching you the real strategy of how to use your units, the terrain, and your commanding officer's special powers to win the day.
Advance Wars has many features to keep gamers playing long after they should. There's a campaign mode of around 20 missions to complete, war room challenges, map designing, and multiplayer mode so you can play with a group of friends with only a single GBA and cartridge.
This is by far the best handheld game created for the GBA and easily one of the best titles released in 2001. Anyone who enjoys a thoughtful strategy game now and then should put Advance Wars on their short list of games to check out.
-Scott- | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Blackjack Retro Console Game. This is the best blackjack game offered for the older consoles (NES/SNES/Gameboy/Sega). Vegas Stakes for SNES (Super Nintendo) has more fun factor, best music soundtrack, greater variety of games including slots, and a battery save. Casino Kid for NES has an added RPG element and a password system. Caesars Palace for NES has the best ending. You leave Vegas by Greyhound bus or by a car depending on how much you win or lose. Blackjack by American Video for the NES allows you to select from a variety of card decks. None of these are really any good for card counting though since they have count-unfriendly procedures such as not showing the dealer's hole card or using a continuous shuffle.
Las Vegas Cool Hand is the best available for blackjack simulation. You can choose from four different rules sets, Vegas Strip, downtown Vegas, London or Atlantic City. You can check the card count using either of two counting systems after you place your bet. Unfortunately, neither of them are the standard Level 1 point-count system, but it's amazing that an older Nintendo game went to the bother of making it accessible for card counting. Also, their "4 deck" option has 156 cards, so it's really 3 decks, and their "6 deck" option has 208 cards, so it's really 4 decks.
Other cards games, solitaire and cribbage, also have a learning mode for easy play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game is awful! Absolutly, positively DON'T buy it. I own the first three Spyro games and when this one came out I coudn't wait to get it. However, I made a serios mistake. Spyro can't move very well, and you die the second you come near water, which I think is terrible seeing as this game is supposed to take place AFTER he learned to swim. This game has bad graphics, annoying speedways and Sparx levels, and can't show elevation. As a general rule, everything looks completly flat so when you go to make a glide, you find out the place you're gliding to is too high. Furthermore, enemies with missles and fireworks take about two seconds aiming at you then they just blow you up. In conclusion NEVER, EVER buy this game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mom's review: My son says this is "probably" his favorite Mario game of the GameCube Mario games . Through the generosity and thoughtfulness of a cousin, my son was given said cousin's Nintendo GameCube and a large collection of games (nothing better than free :). My son was ecstatic and has been playing them (when he is allowed) for the last 4 months. He has been asking for a Wii for the last 2 years, but as Santa has fallen on tough times in those last 2 years, he has not received one (I've heard through the grapevine that Santa is bringing him a Wii, albeit a used one from Gamestop, for Christmas this year. Santa couldn't pass up the $99 price and 1 year replacement guarantee on it. :) The GameCube has served as a terrific substitute, and Super Mario Sunshine has been the latest obsession for the last 2 weeks. His cousin gave him several other Mario Bros. games, but he says Sunshine "is probably his favorite." Luckily, he will still be able to enjoy it, as well as the other GameCube games even when Santa brings the Wii. The GameCube will go in his bedroom, and the Wii will be downstairs in the living room (after all, I will want to use it too since I plan on getting the Wii Fit, as well as playing the Wii Sports games). Since GameCube games can be played on the Wii, my son will have his choice (as long as I don't want to watch something on TV) of where he can play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awful!! Bad graphics, movements! Don't waste your money. My husband and I convinced our 12 yr old to spend her hard earned money on this thinking that with Shrek, how could we go wrong? What a waste! The movements are rather difficult to master. The screen movements made me have motion sickness. My 12 yr old doesn't even bother trying to play it anymore. I could only play for about 10 minutes or so without getting nauseated. We will definitely have to make it up to her and get her a game that she likes. We will probably never buy another game without renting it first to try it out. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Greatest Ever. I just bought a kiwi colored Game Boy and it is great! It can play over 400 games and all in color. Nintendo did a brilliant job with this portable video game platform. The graphics for most of the games rock and the sound is loud and clear (something that wasn't really great with older Game Boy models).
A great thing about the Game Boy is that a lot of the games for N64 and other consoles can be found for this. This is a good thing for some people that do not want to buy an exspensive console. The controls for the Game Boy are also very easy. Just look at the guide for your game and you will see that their are very little manuavers and they will be easy to use.
Besides all of those reasons, the number one reason the Game Boy is so popular is because it is portable. Now imagine this toy that can play up to 450 games, has suberb graphics, and crisp and clear sound, can fit right in your pocket. That's Right!
So, I hope you will go out (or click) for a Game Boy. They are truly great things to own for a child, teen, or even an adult. They make great toys and are not that costly. Buy and enjoy.
HAPPY GAMING~! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than its' home console brethren. The film Reign of Fire has a hell of a concept: humans against hordes of dragons in a post-apocalyptic Earth, and naturally that same concept would translate into a video game as well. However, its' bigger home console brethren are quite dull as a whole and are typical substandard licensed video game fare. This GBA version of Reign of Fire isn't the bestgame for the small system, but it is much better than the other versions. You control as many as eight soldiers at a time, running and gunning your way through ten levels while laying waste to as many dragons as you can. Now and then you'll be able to control a crop carrier or drive around in an attack jeep, but this happens few and far between, and a little more of this would have been nice. After playing through the ten human levels you get to play six more as the dragons, and this is the best part of the game as you fly around setting ablaze to as many humans as possible. The graphics are decent with nicely animated dragons, but the humans and backgrounds look too similar to each other. Also Reign of Fire's biggest flaw is its' lack of depth. The entire game is basically kill anything that moves with no real strategy or puzzle solving elements, but depending on your tastes this can be either good or bad. All in all, if you liked games like the classic Super Smash T.V. or the recent Dreamcast game Expendable, then Reign of Fire is a decent pick up, but not worth a full price purchase. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
No more eye strain, headaches, or dry eyes for this contact wearer. Love it! I get really bad eye strain, headaches, and dry eyes because I use my computer most days for nearly the whole time I'm awake. I have really bad eye sight and honestly, I'm almost 100% sure that its because I spent so much time as a child on the computer for so long without proper eye protection. When I first wore these I could really feel the difference after a few hours. I was able to keep looking at the screen for much longer without having to take a break to rest my eyes, I haven't got headaches since I've started wearing these, and I wear contacts because of aforementioned bad vision, and I honestly can't stand wearing my contacts because they make my eyes super dry, but I can't wear my glasses with these glasses so I popped my contacts in and for the rest of the day I couldn't even tell I had them in. My eyes only got slightly dry but a few eye drops moistened them right back up and I was on my way back to typing. These glasses are so good at blocking out the fan and air conditioning wind and keeping my contacts from drying out that I can actually enjoy wearing them. The only downside was that since I bought these from amazon I wasn't able to get them in a prescription which I think I would have really enjoyed a lot more so that I didn't have the extra step of having to put in my contacts everyday, but oh well. Maybe in the near future I'll pick up the blue version of these from the actual Gunnar website and have them make it prescription. The color I got was intercept fire, which I thought would be like a fire truck red judging from the picture but its more of a orange-red color which I'm not sure I like, but I only wear these at home so I'm not bothered by the color for now. Overall though, I'm in love with these glasses. They seem really sturdy, I'm not sure what people have been doing to break theirs, although these are plastic, they are really thick. As long as you don't sit on them, or throw them against the wall or set something ontop of them, they should last a pretty long time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Intec Wireless Gamecube gamepad G5089 Purple. Rating: 2/5 (note my original rating was 4/5 but the new rating reflects use after several weeks)
The Good:
- Original Gamecube feel for buttons, D-pad, & analog joysticks
- Turbo features is super easy to use & reset
- Includes NiMh batteries and recharges from Gamecube/Wii (see The Bad)
- Can use normal AA NiMh batteries (but see The Bad below)
The Bad:
- ** Frequent signal drops causing the controller to be inoperable until re-synched **
- Range is good, but only if line-of-sight is maintained
- The receiver that plugs into the Gamecube/Wii is irregular (see details below)
- Included NiMh batteries are only 1000 mAh (most new AA NiMh batteries are 2400 mAh or more) and can only recharge when the console unit is on.
- No battery cover if you use standard AA batteries (but batteries stay in - usually)
In depth:
My biggest complaint is the occasional signal drops. Nothing is worse than playing and all of a sudden the controller doesn't respond! This seems to happen randomly about once every hour or so (if you have a good line-of-sight signal). If you don't have line-of-sight then you can expect frequent drops. For comparison, my Wavebirds have NEVER dropped, regardless of line-of-sight. I can use the Wavebirds in the next room through a wall! Yes, that's right - no drops, not even once!
The range is pretty good. It has no problems from 25 feet away, but only if line-of-sight is maintained (it must use infra-red). Last night when using the controller, I was only about 8 feet away but off to the side and it kept loosing the signal.
My second biggest gripe (and its more than just a minor inconvenience) is that the receiver shape & size is irregular. The male end that plugs into the Gamecube/Wii is not centered in the receiver and thus creates problems when trying to plug it into next to other wireless receivers (at least the Wavebird). Because it is not centered it takes up some of the space of the next controller. It should be noted that the Wavebird's receiver is like a block and takes up a full port, but the male plug is centered in the receiver. You should also note that the Intec's irregular plug does not create any problems when next to a wired controller since the wired controller's plug is small. Also, if you only use the Intec controllers, you shouldn't have any problems (since the offset is the same for all the controllers).
On a Gamecube, you cannot plug the Intec in AFTER a Wavebird receiver. The Intec controller must come first. Thus Player1=Intec and Player2=Wavebird is OK, but not the reverse. This is true for all the ports on the Gamecube.
On a Wii, you have the exact opposite problem. The Intec cannot be plugged in BEFORE the Wavebird receiver. Therefore, your Wavebird(s) must come before the Intec(s).
To my knowledge, this is the ONLY wireless controller with vibration/rumble support. However, not that many games have rumble feedback so I wouldn't let my decision be influenced by this factor.
The included batteries are only 1000 mAh and are built into the battery cover. These can only be recharged by using the supplied cable to attach the controller to the receiver and the console must be ON. If you use normal AA batteries (so that you don't have to leave your console on to recharge the controller), you don't have a battery cover. Usually the batteries stay in pretty well and you won't have a problem with them falling out, but that has happened once so far (within 2 weeks of using the controller). You might be able to cut off the cover from the batteries using a Dremel tool if you're adventurous.
The controls feel nice. The buttons are crisp and the D-pad and analog controllers feel like OEM equipment. I've only used it for about 4-5 hours total so far.
I would actually prefer this to my Wavebird if it weren't for the dropouts and battery cover issue. If doesn't feel quite as bulky and the buttons feel crisper - especially the Z button. However, this controller is brand new and the Wavebirds are very well used. Also, I can't speak to how the Intec holds up after some prolonged usage, but it certainly doesn't feel as well constructed and solid as the Wavebirds.
These are decent wireless controllers - but only if you have good line-of-sight to the receiver. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Dreamcast's Swan Song. this game, NHL2K2, is simply fantastic! i can not tell you how important it is for you to get this final game for the Dreamcast. the most beautiful graphics...unbelievable player animations....puck physics that will blow your mind...amazing!!!
the gameplay is superb. you have the option to use basic controls, or advanced controls. the advanced controls are excellent...everything from deke moves to sidestepping to poke checking to flip passes to you name it!!! the gameplay is so fluid, so lifelike, it is scary. there is create-a-player....you can edit your team as far as who you want to be captain, assistant captain, jersey numbers...plus the Blue Jackets and Wild are on here too along all international teams! throw in camera pans of the bench with coaches and players...throw in the penalty box camera...throw in the towel!!!! this game is simply amazing!! the goalies are incredibly lifelike...butterfly move...stacking the pads...stick save...snaring glove saves. plus, great stat keeping, great play-by-play, easy to navigate menu screens. NHL 2K2 lights the lamp!! I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!
peace | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Absolute masterpiece. How anyone can give this game one star is beyond me. It is simply the best game ever programmed. Miyamoto in an interview said this is how he envisioned a Zelda game to be all along. Finally with the power of the Gamecube he has been able to do it. The graphics are amazing. I too was skeptical of the cartoon look, but after playing the game, it really does lend itself to the free-flowing nature of the gameplay and truly sets the right tone for the game. The sound is great as well, but where this game really excels is the gameplay. The camera is very manageable and rarely causes problems. As in the Ocarina, you can spend an entire day just doing side quests to build character strength, etc. and not get bored. Then when you set out to complete the quest, the real fun begins. Amazing. A must have for any serious or casual gamer of any age. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
don't listen to premature reviews. When I got my gamecube, I thought really hard about the games (50 bucks a pop!, you've gotta). People who haven't played the game think it (is bad). Thats judging a book by its cover. When I actually started playing it, I put down Madden, THPS3, and yes, even the coveted Rogue Leader. It is awesome! If you get over your head in the very complex single player boards, try the "mini" games. don't let the word confuse you, they aren't mini at all. A complete 18 hole golf game, bowling, and an incredible 9 ball game. My personal fav. is Monkey Fight. The punchy hand is wonderful (sorry for the "punchy hand" phrase, my roomate and I came up with it while slightly intoxicated and it stuck in the house). SMB (no, not super mario brothers) has the widest variety of games, and with a little bit of work would all be worthy of their own title. A must have for and gamecube owner. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
PSO is a must buy. This game is a blast. It plays sort of like a Zelda mock-up and at that level probably only rates a 2 or 3. The fun really begins when you get online and play with people you know and, most of the time, with people you don't know. The game features a lot of references to previous Phantasy Star games which is great. It features some pretty in depth character development including the ability to change many of your character's physical characteristics. There is a ton of different weapons and spells. The only drawbacks are that if you play only offline or not online much the game might get a bit repetetive. Online is really where it's at. When playing online you really must have a keyboard. It is possible to communicate without it, but those of us online will appreciate that you can communicate faster. If you don't have a keyboard yet, buy it with this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Realistic to the point of boredom. This game was not bad, it actually had some pretty interesting parts to it. I remember playing it off and on. The graphics were actually pretty good for the original Gameboy. The game could have used some more hints or pointers where to go and what to do. A lot of the time I just ended up running out of fuel and crashing not knowing where the next target was. The play control was pretty good the plane seemed responsive. I think the game just needed more action and things to do.
Maybe more ground targets to attack then return to the aircraft carrier things like that. Absolute was one of those game makers that tried their best to make the war games as realistic as possible minus the fun factor. When I think of a fun flight simulator the arcade version of After Burner always comes to mind. Bogey's popping up all over the sky constant action and excitement. Turn And Burn rarely has that, just a lot of flying to the target and returning to the carrier. I would rate the game 3 stars. Its not terrible just not very much fun either.
Gameplay 5/10
Play Control 6/10
Story/Originality 5/10
Challenge 7/10
Replay Value 4/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun, to a point. This is a game that is definitely all about the hack and slash. Everything else, including story, takes a backseat. The real development and appeal lies in the real time combat that dominates the game, and actually proves to be suprisingly fun.
One of my absolute favorite aspects to the Baldur's Gate games (particularly the computer version) is the atmosphere; and I believe this game is no less, though on a considerably smaller scale. The various worlds and areas explored aren't large, but they are detailed and fittingly designed. Music is used sparingly, which I see to be a minor complaint since, in my experience, Baldur's Gate creates tension and atmosphere without letting itself be dominated by the music.
The combat hack and slash is fun, as well as the vast amount of weapons and arrows and potions collected and nearly all of the barrels, etc. that are broken, and the replay is fun simply to try out the different classes (my favorite was the mage because of the awesome spells that you can learn.)
But unfortunately, it's not a very long game (was beaten in a week) nor a particularly complex one. And the replay only lasts so long; having been beaten so easily, I've beaten it many times since and have found each time less inclined to continue playing. If there are any major complaints to this game, in my opinion, it's that it's too easy and too short. I just hope that the sequel (assuming there will be one) will improve on both of those aspects. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Ultimate Lifeform's Under-rated Game. The last of the games that were made in Sonic's Dreamcast/Gamecube era. Sonic Adventure, Sonic Zeroes, and then this. Shadow the Hedgehog. And honestly, I think this game is under-rated for one of two reasons. Guns and/or Curse words. I'll adress the second one now. Curse words have been used in Sonic media for some time on the Japanese side of the Pacific. Knuckles in Sonic Adventure, for instance, and Tails in the Japanese Sonic X series. If you will let that alone destroy a game, just like you would let eye color destroy a game, then you have no right to call yourself a Sonic fan. I myself don't exactly like how every freaking character shouts/says '-profanity-', but it doesn't lower the game itself.
Now, onto the real review.
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Plot: Shadow the Hedgehog, who has released from a capsule from Eggman's base in Sonic Zeroes, wonders about who he is, having only a shard from a devastated memory to answer his question, because all of the other Sonic characters that also experienced the events of SAB2 are all being -profanity- and not bothering to enlighten him. Dramatic music plays, storm clouds gather, setting the game's dark mood, and a bunch of creatures drop onto the nearby city of Westopolis, destroying countless cars and raining 'lazars' onto the city while all of the citizens, somehow, are safe... Shadow remarks that he doesn't have time, an alien being approaches him, tells him about some promised time and how Shads needs to get the 7 Chaos Emeralds *That everyone wants and no body has*, then leaves. Shadow, having no one else to believe, goes off into Westopolis to try and start finding his answers. From there, he encounters Friend and Foe alike, he commits mass genocide/xenocide while snatching up Chaos Emeralds to try and find the answers of his past. What is the truth? YOU Decide...10 different times, and THEN the game will show you to be an idiot to believe any of those 10 as it NOW tells you the truth.
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Controls: The simplicity/difficulty varies on familiarity with Adventure style play. You'll find this very similar to SAB2/SADX controls.
L and R triggers: Never used them in this game...
A Button: Jump. Tap again to preform a homing attack.
B Button: Punch. Press twice for double punch. Press three times for double punch and jumping frontkick. When holding gun, this button SHOOTS! By spamming this button, Shadow becomes a trigger-happy hedgehog.
X Button: Action Button. Spindash and Light speed attacks. You can also pick up objects with this button and throw them with this button. Lastly, when holding a weapon and standing over another weapon, you can switch guns.
Y Button: You can toss your gun carelessly with this button. And you can Chaos Control with this button to cut out a good-sized chunk of the level and Chaos Blast with this button to destroy just about everything in a 10 meter radius of the destructive hedgehog.
Main Control Stick: Moves the character, obviously.
C Stick: Camera
Z Button: Nothing
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Gameplay: 22 levels, and around 20 of them are like the Sonic/Shadow levels of SAB2. So if you liked Sonic and Shadow's gameplay in the two Adventure games, most of this will be fun for you if you don't mind using guns. For levels, you are given two or three missions. One of the missions, usually the neutral but sometimes dark or hero, is for Shadow to tear through the level as fast as possible and get the Chaos Emerald. Dark is usually to kill X Number of GUN Soliders *As in, shoot their brains out or smash them to death*, or some other mission that Eggman/Black Doom tells you to do. Hero is usually to kill X Number of Black Arms or to do whatever mission that the Sonic cast can't do *Such as Amy or Charmy* or won't do *Such as Sonic because he becomes lazy in this game and won't do crap to help Shads*. The biggest plus this game has over almost any other Pre-Unleashed game is that when you get hit/shot, you will not lose all of your rings. Only 10 of them. That has saved me countless times, where I would have died had this been Sonic Adventure 2. For instance, at the third computer in Final Fortress, up to six Heavy Dogs will try to kill you. Lastly, killing a certain number of Black Arms/Prototype Chaos/Egg Pawns get your Hero meter filled up, covering Shadow with a blue aura and allowing you CHAOS CONNTTTROOOOLLL through a size-able chunk of the level. Kill enough GUN Soldiers/Egg Pawns or Destroy enough crap and you get Chaos BLAST, which lets you destroy things in a certain radius.
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Replay-ability: For me, the game SHINES here. The varying missions are challenging, but with only a few aside, many of them are fun to do. A rank all of Shadow's missions and boss battles, and you earn a Super-hard mode of all the levels, which really puts your Chaos-Mastering skills to the test! Many people don't like the game because their isn't a tangible award, like SA2 had, but they fail to realize that the game itself should be good enough that such an award is un-nesscary. Also, to go through the level, looking for five special keys that unlock a secret door in the each level adds to the replay value, as the keys can appear in the strangest places...
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Multiplayer: The game lacks with Multiplayer. Although I enjoy it a lot, there is not much of a choice. You can play as Real Shadow, a Gold and black Shadow, and four Shadow Androids. Then you choose one of three levels, or all three, and try to kill your opponent. You have 10 minutes to do so. You can also work up a Chaos Blast in Multiplayer, but as there are no visible Dark Meters, you don't know how or when you'll get it. It doesn't sound like much, and it isn't much. The only other thing is that some hero characters can be controlled by a 2nd player in 1P mode. Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and I think Vector...not sure of the others.
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Final Judgement: Freaking awesome. Is it as good as Sonic Adventure 2? No, that game has better multiplayer and slightly better re-playability. But the plot is nice, the music is almost as good as Sonic Adventure 2's music. I give the game a 4.1/5, and with Amazon shipping me this game WAY before it was supposed to arrive, I up the rating on this site to 5/5. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Essentail for any Hard core Nintendo Fan Who Loved Metroid Prime. I simply love this game, one important thing to note is that not everyone will like this game but if you are a hard core nintendo fan and loved the dificult puzzle solving and exploration elements in games such as Metroid Prime then you will love this. Many people have chosen to critisize the controll scieme I would like to say that I actualy think that is is better than that of many first person shooters especialy if it is for the PS2, the controll scieme especialy shines when it is for the sniper rifle in which becouse the GCN controller has two levels of pressure for the L butten then when you press down oly a little bit you zoom in only partialy but when you press it down all the way it it zomms in all of the way. unlike most first person shooters this game does not use a rebounding health meter since you are only possesing varios hosts, one benifit it has is that it puts some what more emfasis on the use of cover and taking advantge of your powers of possesion. the story is very epic and if nothing else mattered in a game than everyone would be reviewing it as I am, but I won't mention it here and spoil the suprise but I will tell you that it involves your spirit being riped from your body and now you have the power of possesion. the music is great, esspecialy the theme song which is very adicting. the enimy and frienly AI seems prety smart, they will flank you use cover, and even set up anbooshes. the boss battles may not be very varried but they are always very epic and very very challenging, esspecialy if a cirtain very important host dies then it is game over, luckly there is a very forgiving checkpoint system in place. One cool thing about the game is that your perspective is constantly changing, one moment you could be a dog barking at some rats and next thing you know you are one of those rats. also when you are in ghost form time slows down and you can get a much better look at the world around you. one thing that is very disputable is the fact that about a third of the game you have to roam around in an open area to look for things to posses and do a series of possesions to scare people, many people don't like this but I think that it is awsome, becouse you have to search around for things like it is a murder mystery to try to find things. one example of this is what you have to do in one stage to posses a chef first you have to posses an oven and make it over heat so that it produces smoke then posses a fan to blow the smoke over to him to make him notice it and then take over a plate dispencer to shoot him with plates and scare him. the multi player is also top notch and is very interesting with the possesion aspect. the graphics are also very good for the gamecube. Becouse so many people have critisized this game I would heavily suggest renting it first and seeing if it is for you, but if you are like me you will love it from start to finish, any serois gamecube owner who is looking for a challence should definatley try this game, it is one of the best and most inovative shooters on the market today. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Monkeys's Balls back for a 3rd round how could you go wrong. Well Well Well, the ultmate party game series, sleeper hit of 2001, CRAZY fun sequal (both of which i beat), mad fun, necesety, all of these phrases can be used to describe Super Monkey Ball (or monkey's balls). The first edition was by far the sleeper hit of 2001 and the cube launch. My Xbox owning friend said it looks good, you should check it out so, along with Rougue Leader, it was my starting cube game on that faitful november day. I was insantly hooked! It was fun, addictive and...SIMPLE. When i beat the game and unlocked all the features I craved for more. Sega responded in June, the same Xbox owning friend who had conviced me to buy #1 called me up and told me that "EGM has a screenshot of monkeyball 2. ... I couldn't wait, i instantly book marked the page with the release date and reserved it at EB. Hell, i passed up Mario Sunshine (which i don't like anYWAY) for it. It was great!!! I beat it and was happy. now Sega brings it to handheld... I cant wait! buy it, it will be good. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
one of the first true great games for the gba. what can i say i looked at this game and thought it was gping to be another (...)'o'rama game much like mutant wars and wolverine's rage for the game boy color, boy was i ever wrong. if you've ever played the classic x-men arcade game then this game is for you! it captures all the elements of a classic side scrolling brawler! i very rare quality in games today. it reminds me of many classic game such as the final fight series teenage mutant ninja turtles 2,3, and 4, and streets of rage. i know there's more classic games that could be compaiered to this but who cares i'm here to rate this one. reign of apocalypse is not only for x-fans but for any true gamer. in fact coming from myself a lifelong x-fan this game may be dissapointing beacuse of story line and unreal sayings. for example if you know how storms talks from the animated series and the comics she speaks in a much diffrent type of manner in this game. the game is simple work ypur way across the screen. no platforms to jump to. no mazes to figure out. no mind racking stuff like that, just pure brawling! i plan on buying aback up copy of this game cause i injoyed it so much! and i haven't even got to the good part!!!! you have the option of playing the game with a friend so yes it is a 2 player game. and the best part it has a built in mutant academy like game within it to play agenst another person with more playable mutants, and arenas then the real mutant academy! this basicly is 2 great games in one. i went nuts tring to find out what mutants were in this game! i searched more then 200 sites tring to find a list and couldn't!! so for those of you who may be worring that your favorite x-man aint here heres the list.
wolverine
cyclops
storm
rogue
sabretooth
nightcrawler
sauron
angel/archangel
pyro
blob
cable
gambit
phoenix/jean grey
juggernaut
magneto
psylocke
beast
colossus
silver samurai
bishop
apocalypse
thats alot of playable people for one game. also note that most of these mutants are only playable in 2 player modes. so to rap this long review up in 3 simple words "buy this game" see ya later | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just Sega's Gameboy But 10x Beter And Stop Hating. The Game Gear Was Awesome It Had Games Like Earthworm Jim Sonic 1 Sonic 2 Im Not Sure But I think Earthworm Jim 2 But Anyway Get It I Higly Recomend It If You Like Gameboy Or Gameboy Advanced Witch I Have An SP Model AGS-101 But Thats Not the Case If You Were Born In 2000 You Probobly Thought The First Consle Was For Example The Playstaion 2 And You Heard There Was A Sega Genesis And It Was Made Before The PS2 You Want It And Then You Get To Thinking It Was The First Consle Than You Hear Of The Oddesy And You Heard It Is The Fist Video Game Home Consle Ever Made Than You Want It Then You Grow Attached To It And If You Never Heard Of Handhelds You Ask If There Are Portable Game Consle's Hopefully You Find The Game Gear And You Want It BAD And Your Mom Buys It For You Your In A Treat So What If you Have To Wait 4-5 Buisness Days But The Wait Is Worth It Sure The Battery Was To Like 5 Hours And The Gameboy Was Like 10 Go With The Game Gear Insed You Can Get A Gameboy Any Time But Gamegear Its Very Good It Is One Of A Kind And Hatters Shut Up Allredy Like You Can Make A Beter Portable Any Way Go With This Allways And Play It Or I Will Send Chuck Norris And This Japanese Guy Who Kick's Peoples But For Not Playing Sonic R He Is SEGATA SANSHRO | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Why didn't "Touch-Pads" replace "D-Pads. I was a hardcore game fanatic just like any other kid and I would play to the point of getting blisters on my thumb. On my 11th birthday my mother got me a Turbo Touch 360 for my 8 bit NES. The pressure pad of the time was similar to that which is used on today's Notebook Laptops. It took some getting used to but it was great. No blisters, perfect diagonal, it even had individual turbos.
Today I look at PC gamepad makers like Logitec and Saitek and wonder: "Why aren't you using this technology for your d-pads?" Most PC gamepads either have a d-pad that is too recessed, or too thick. Or so flimsy that it would just break entirely (Saitek P880). Sure everyone's moved onto 3D and analog, but there's lots of old school gamers still playing NES, SNES and Sega on their PC's.
I guess I'll just have to find a Turbo Touch 360 SNES pad and buy an adapter that will convert SNES signal into USB signal.
I could do the same with a Playstation controller, but their d-pads are such hard plastic, they kinda hurt my thumbs. >_<
Oh and by the way, the TT-360 was made by Triax, ->NOT<- Sega.
There were 4 versions, NES, SNES, Sega, and the rare PC pad.
You can find the PC one on e-bay, but its old serial connection.
Its not USB, only has 4 buttons, no L and R's or Start/Select. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What, in the eternal majesty of God's wonder, is this. A 'fun' arcade game it may well have been in it's day, but one cannot play Moonwalker today without feeling dirty or somewhat guilty. Based on the 'movie' of the same name, Moonwalker is just as weird, bizarre and outrageously self-glorifying as Wacko Jacko himself.
You take on the role of a suspected pedo, dressed in a white gangster suit, who must rescue children (hidden in closets, drawers, garbage cans) from the evil Mr. Big. Upon being rescued these kids respond joyously with 'MICHAEL', knowing that they are now safe with the King of Pop. You need to rescue all the little sprogs in every level before you meet the end-level boss. But some children are too well hidden.
And who IS this Mr. Big exactly. The Jacko of 1989 fighting against a child-napper, who's motives for stealing kids is unknown in the game, seems prophetic in a split-personality kind of way. Just like in Thriller where he played a ghoulish, inhuman beast, eerily foreshadowing the future.
The gameplay itself is ludicrous. As you (moon)walk across the various levels (some generic, some inspired by his 'classic' music videos) you'll encounter baddies like gangsters and zombies and your amazing way of killing them is...dancing them do death. Seriously! It's not Jesus Juice, it's Jacko Jamming! You hit the special attack button and Jacko will suddenly yell 'OW!' before strutting his lethal stuff. After which, the baddies will be vanquished somehow. After playing this game you'll be exhilarated and mentally exhausted at Jacko's killer moves. You'll be reduced to a dribbling wreck. He's so good, that even passing-by animals will join in and shake their asses. If you ever wanted to play a game in which even an innocent dog is hypnotised by Jacko into dancing Thriller then this is for you. But I don't want to know you.
The music is no more than low-quality samples of Smooth Criminal and Thriller, as you should know this music follows Jacko everywhere he goes in real life and will change depending on where he is.
In the later levels, if you catch a falling star Jacko will turn into a huge robot. Of course. Like in the film, I just can't get over the feeling that Jacko only included this because he wants to see himself 100 feet high. It's ridiculous and has nothing to do with anything! But in a moronic, hopelessly out-dated video game I suppose it's okay. It was kind of easy to finish too and I never really played it again afterwards. But these days, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth and I can understand why no one would want to play it again.
Graphics C
Sound C
Gameplay D
Lasting Appeal F | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best first person shooter! Leaves Halo in the dust. Due to the fact that I am sick while writing this it is not going to be long. Ever since Metroid for the NES I have been a dedicated fan of the Metroid games. But this one is the best out of all of them. Just a little ahead of Super Metroid. You should buy this game. Seriously. The graphics are better than Halos, the fun factor is also better. But the controls are what most people say they have issues with, but I got them down solid before the game came out with that 10 minuete demo time you get. But you should buy this and get Metroid Fusion. Both the games are phenominal. See ya!
- The sick kid | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game With Many Features. This game has many secrets. It's a very indepth game. It has over 200 trophies, many of them secret. Let me tell you, it's very hard to get all of them. If there is one thing that I enjoyed about it, it is that game's multi-player modes. This game, unlike it's predecessor, has many different multi-player modes. You can also take pictures. Really, a lot of fun. With a total of 25 characters, after you get all the secrets. And that's if you don't count Shiek as the same character as Zelda. With it's many new characters, modes, including new one-player modes, like Adventure, and Home-run Contest, it's a game of good value, and definetly worth the money. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Jammin. It took me nearly 17 years, but I only just finished Toejam and Earl for the first time last night. What a game! And such a simple concept too.
The titular characters (a three-legged eyeball type dude and a fat dude) from the planet Funkotron are jammin' through the cosmos in their space ship when they are marooned on Earth. With their ship in pieces we must guide them through 25 madcap levels avoiding loony Earthlings and the danger of early 90s pop culture.
Set to a series of hip tunes Toejam and Earl is a very colourful, funny, imaginative and addictive experience that might seem a little dated in the 21st century but has certainly lost none of its charm. Two sequels followed but neither were as highly regarded as this one. There might still be room for a new incarnation of the funky aliens but if you believe the original is the best then download this for your Nintendo Wii immediately.
It's also worthwhile hunting down the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sega-Tunes-ToeJam-Earl-in-Panic-on-Funkotron/dp/B000001VEE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sega Tunes: ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron</a> soundtrack CD. It's rare, but brilliant. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Okay at first, but it's starting to break. First the good:
The controller feels great in my largish hands, and the buttons feel fine, although a little loose. The controller works well. The memory card works great, no issues with it.
The BAD:
The 6' extension wire was bad out of the box. Using it with this controller, or another controller I have, causes the character to constantly run to the right and down. Taking off the cable fixes the problem. I had to throw the cable away. Fortunately I didn't really need it.
The controller itself worked great out of the box, but after playing most of the way through Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door (maybe 50 hours of game time total?) the A button is starting to get stuck in the down position. This makes it really hard to play any game that requires precise timing (which pretty much includes all Gamecube and Wii games). If I don't press the A button too hard, it seems to do okay, but sometimes when I click it really fast it stays jammed down and can't sense my clicks.
I was originally going to give this 4 stars (due to the bad cable) but the stuck button after so short a time forces me to downgrade this a lot. If I could do it again, I think I'd just get a Nintendo-brand controller and third-party memory card, even if it cost twice as much. It'd have been better than dealing with this one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A very unusual shmup from Psikyo. Zero Gunner 2 is a shmup by Psikyo, known mostly for the Strikers and Gunbird series. You fly a helicopter and battle enemies over air, land, sea, and even outer space (never mind the physics behind that one).
The catch to Zero Gunner 2 is that your helicopter can rotate and face any direction to attack. Based on arcade controls, this is done by "locking" your viewpoint onto a specific part of the screen and rotating your facing from that point. It sounds weird, however once you do it a few times and get the feel, it's simple.
One tip I'll give new players is that you can suck in items if you stop shooting for a little bit. This adds a bit of extra strategy and incentive not to button-mash your way through the game. Items help recharge your special power faster, which makes the game easier to conquer in addition to boosting your score.
Levels have a lot of variety to them, from chasing trains to ascending the space elevator. In typical Psikyo fashion, everything eventually transforms into giant robots for epic battles. It definitely scores extra points for cool factor. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pretty fun. I have loved this game! I have pretty much completed it, I mean, once you have had a kid there isn't really anything new that will happen, but there is a lot of things to do in the game and it keeps you busy. Such as all the animals you can buy, you have to take care of them. The thing is, when you get all the musical notes together and give them to the harvest goddess, she "rewards you" by making you sit through 5 minutes of credits. Other than that, it's a good game. I liked the fact that there were so many people to choose from to marry, and you could choose if you wanted to be a boy or a girl. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Too Bad. The Dreamcast has(had) some of the funnest games. Powerstone 2(the greatest 4 player brawler ever. Smash Bros. Sucks), chu-chu rocket, Resident Evil: Code Veronica, Soul Caliber, and Skies of Arcadia, will always hold a place in my heart.
The greatest fault I found with the dreamcast was the inability to play the dvd-roms of the contemporary systems. The graphics easily rival the x-box and ps2, but the sheer size of the xbox and Ps2 titles simply outperformed the Dreamcast. Had Sega been patient and released an up-to-date system, maybe the Dreamcast would not have gone the way of its predicessors, the Saturn and CD.
Note: I bought a PS2, which, broke soon after purchasing. I coulda got it fixed, but I realized that it's the games, not the system which matters. I returned to playing NES, PS1, N64, and DC games. To my surprise, many of these "old" games are more fun and worthwhile than many of the PS2 and Xbox games I played. I guess the inferior games of every system are forgotten and only the best games are still being played. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A masterpeice. Undoughtably the best game of the year! Everything you would come to expect in a game and so much more. If you like first person games at all and even if you don't you will probably fall in love with this game. This game has everything, it has the best graphics I've ever seen in a game, of the best story lines, the areas in this game are HUGE, you get to roll up and down half pipes (well land formes that resemble half pipes and were clearly meant to), and so much more. In short if you have a gamecube buy this game, if you don't have a gamecube and are thinking about buying one get it and this should be your first game on the system. If you are one of those people that think that the gamecube is a "little kid" system check the new Capcom games coming out next year (Viewtiful Joe, Dead Phoenix, Killer 7, Project #3, Resident Evil 4) and I recommend Resident Evil Zero which is out now. Thanks for your time and I hope you liked my review | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Classic. This game is to my 6 year old nephew what the original Mario was to me. Magical, amazing, breathtaking and worth every dollar.
This game is an instant classic, I can see him when he's my age and thinking back on his first video games. This one will always bring a smile to his face.
I got this through a secondary seller through amazon known as Penny Pinchers. I give them 5 out of 5 stars on their service because it was fast and the disc was in great condition. The packaging however had me cracking up. They had the game in a zip lock baggy with two sections of blue moon beer crate cardboard secured around it with tape. Also the mailing envelope was super strong and I doubt a rocket launcher could put a dent in the thing. I managed to save around 5-7 dollars by buying from amazon instead of buying this from a nearby gamestop.
Next on the list is, Mario Kart Double Dash. Now only if it didn't cost $100+ dollars on amazon... (whats up with that?) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Much better than you would think. Back when the GBA had just come out and Mario Kart was not to be released for several months, Konami came to the rescue with Krazy Racers. Since this was a launch game, it satisfied my need for a kart racing game and it showed off what the GBA could do as opposed to the old GBC. Now, while most people would just dismiss this as another Mario Kart ripoff, this game was actually alot of fun. The game features Konami's famous cast of characters although there are a few that I'm sure most people in North America have never seen before. The multiplayer modes were a blast to play and there was actually a decent amount of little secrets to unlock. Overall, this game is one that you can enjoy if your a fan of Mario Kart and you can probably pick it up for cheap nowadays. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
God Aweful. The sound is the only thing that is good about this game. (Hence the one star) Everything else is pretty much god aweful. I got this game a present from a friend who knew i liked Tactical games. The first hour i played it, i was already begining to get irked by the lame 'law' system.
The character designs look somewhat okay, but the main guy 'Marche' looks like a girl. This coming from a girl is an insult, he looks pathetic. The equipping system is even WORSE, it took me about an hour an a half only to find it! (I don't read manuals)
Trust me, if you're into Tactical Games, get something like Fire Emblem, now thats a game!
Demonika's Rating: 2.5/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't have nightmares. This game is absolutely amazing! I originally thought that Resident Evil was just about destroying zombies but it's so much more! The graphics are so realistic that sometimes you think you are actually watching a movie. Unfortunately, the dubbing is horrible and looks like the programmers spent 30 minutes perfecting it. Otherwise, the lighting and the details of the rooms are superb and totally scary. You walk around in the dark, with only zombies to keep you company. You hear the footsteps and the frightening moans of a zombie and when you turn the corner...BAM!!! You getting devoured by a zombie. Really creepy stuff here. The puzzles are sufficent, but not too challenging. Keeping up your health and ammo is the hard thing. Overall, it is a killer game (literally, MUA HAH HAH HAH!!!) So try it! You just might like it...
Claire :-) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
If you've never played any CV game,you should start w/ this. Like most people out there,I am one of those gamers that likes to try any game at least once before judging it. I've seen and heard about Castlevania games being so cool,but I never picked one up and played. I heard people saying that the game was good so I decided to go ahead on pick it up..and "wow" was I amazed. This game rocks. At first it may seem hard but once you get use to the controls and get the hang of the magic system it's really easy. This game is also quite challenging. I love the idea of real-time combat RPG feel. Its a lot better than random battles. The enemies are really detailed so you can see what they are doing. This game tough at times is quite dark and I recommend playing in a bright room or buy a light. Really great music also. The intro music sends chills down your spine. The magic spells are also well detailed and well animated. Lots of spells that total to 100 different spells. If you want a game that lasts for more than a month or if youve never played any Castlevania game,I recommend this game to you. You WILL get your money's worth. Trust me. I played games for the longest time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Classic Game Boy. One of the first games I got for game boy. I enjoyed it, but it was challenging. Means high replayability. I beat it a few years after I got it. There's more than you'd expect to explore in this game. The soundtrack starts annoying, but there are a few good tracks on it (esp my fave Level 4: Chai!).
Basically, Mario does what he did in Super Mario Bros, but it's a different princess, and the 4 worlds are based on real world locations (like Easter Island). If you're into classic gaming or you are aspergic, you'll enjoy this game. These days, though, newcomers to this game might be a bit separated from the game b/c of it's presentation. But I've enjoyed this game for years even if I graduated to Final Fantasy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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