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Total piece of crap. I've wasted over $7 on this, buying it and returning it to the seller in hopes of getting a cable that works. The only thing good about this is that only the sound works. You're better off going to Digikey or Console5.com and buying a solder cup S-video panel jack, drilling a hole into the back plate of your Nintendo system, and soldering the correct wires to it by following some convenient guides on the internet. For audio, just use the ones on the regular RCA cable.
UPDATE: If you have this cable, don't throw it away. Just rewire it and it will work fine. You have to strip the video wires at the end of the cable and mix the colors until you get the right result. I had to put the yellow wire from the cable with the blue wire in the S-Video connector, and connect the blue wire from the cable with the brown wire in the S-video connector. This may not be the same for all cables. The ground wires (the ones outside of the colored) can be combined into one wire, as the cables are common ground. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not a reliable product. I have owned two of these, and both of them over time stopped working and I had to return them. I would greatly recommend purchasing the Wavebird for Nintendo. This wireless controller is manufactured by Nintendo and is without a doubt the best controller I have ever used. I have all three systems,(ps2,xbox,and gamecube)and I enjoy using this controller the most. I like to play about twenty feet away from my t.v. and it is a pain to connect extension cords to the xbox and the ps2. This wavebird works as well as the wired controllers and is wireless. It uses radio frequencies not infra red to you don't have to worry about placement. i just wish the other systems would develop this type of controller. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
If you haven't played it, don't review it. Alright first off, the game itself has come under the eye of many hardcore import sega saturn fans that have played the game since it's conception oh so long ago. This is not a normal wrestling game, button mashing will get you next to nowhere. My friends and I are big fans of Fire Pro Wrestling D for the Dreamcast. The timing on the throws is obscenely annoying if you are a noob to the series, otherwise you should fit right in. Also, the hit detection is not very good, but it's what you should expect from the series. The real savior of this cartridge is the same thing that has saved FPW from total extinction, the time honored charm and the in depth character design. The create-a-wrestler is blatantly picky, yet it still remains fun. In conclusion, if you like the series, or are willing to try something thats terribly different from a cliched JAKKS pacific wrestling game, pick this up. Hey, it's portable. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Strategy RPG. If you've played a Fire Emblem game you'll know what to expect. If you haven't the game is a strategy RPG (grid based RPG). It is a challenging game with many hours of play and replay-ability on harder difficulties. There are beautiful cut scenes, though there are not many of them. The story is insanely in depth and one the best I've seen in a video game. If you have never played a SRPG then this game can be a bit tough. The game requires thought and it actually feels like you have accomplished something after finishing a mission. I find this game better than the sequel Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn on the Wii. This, in my opinion, is the best gamecube game I have played. Worth the going price. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
it is the best game ever. The Lord of the Rings the Two Towers is the best game!!! You can be
Aragorn, Legolas, or Gimli. Each of them have there own special abilities. Like for instance aragorn can use a sword or a bow n arrow. Legolas uses two daggers and a bow n arrow. Finally, Gimli can use an axe and a throwing axe. In the lord of the rings the two towers, u fight a variety of orcs, trolls, saruman, and other kind of Saurons minions. You can play levels such as helms deep, the mines of moria, and many other locations. the graphics are so real! in the game they show clips from the new movie of lord of the rings and u cant even tell if u are watchin the movie still or if it is time to play the game. I cant wait until it finally comes out. so i think that u should consider buying the lord of the rings the two towers for nintendo gamecube. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A little of both. When this game came out I was already making plans to get it after Thanksgiving. I had my money and, finally, I bought it. All I can say is this: this game is both disapointing and (dont want to say fun) "interesting". On one side, there's the fact that you cant explore the castle like on the previous games. Also you cant switch between characters during gameplay, which really sucks. The camera seems to have a life of its own, and I'm currently stuck on the First Task. On the other hand, you can play in Co-op mode, so I can play with my friends. The button layout is good, ending those transitions between spells less frustrating. The graphics are good, and the vibrating control just adds to the good side. I just hope that when EA makes Order of the Phoenix (which is a long way ahead) they go back to the old style of the games, but leaving some thing from Goblet of Fire as well, like the Co-op mode and the button layout. Unless you are a real Harry Potter hardcore fan, I don't recomend this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Amazing. As much as the game will try to convince you otherwise, this game basically pits you in the role of the leader of a swat team rescuing hostages. Most of the campaigns revolve around this plot. What makes the game absolutely Amazing is the beautiful sceneries and complex rendering of battlegrounds. One mission pits you in the bombed out ruins of a Serbian town where you're goal is to rescue NATO officials from a renegade Serbian army force. Another mission has you sneaking down the tight corridors of a jumbo jet liner taking out a team of armed hijackers while the plane is refueling. The game (along with Rainbow 6) is the James Bond 007 of the Dreamcast system and is definitely worth a try.
My complaints are few. I think many of the new games take advantage of all the controls available on the Dreamcast controller. While making for more complex games, it also makes for steep learning curves to really be able to play (and enjoy) the game. I spent maybe 2 or 3 hours just trying to learn how to effectively control my individual group leader and much longer learning how to control my "team". The difficulty also increases pretty dramatically between missions. Also, unless you have an RF-adapter, the VGA plug in, or a large screen TV, the small text will be hard to read on your screen. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Words from an Game Boy expert. Tony Hawk Pro Skater is a GREAT GAME. I highly recommend for ages eight and up. The reason for that is because there is some reading involved, and you have to find certain things, and run some errands for other people and stuff like that. There is blood in this game but you can control that by picking how much blood you want your guy to bleed or you can choose not to have any blood at all. (I know it sounds wierd) One of the things that I loved most about it is that you can create your own skateboarder. And another thing that I liked was If you start using a certain skateboarder for a while, every once and a while you get to improve his stats. Oh and one more thing I noticed is that when you first start playing it feels a little wierd trying to make the skater go one way and goes the other and stuff like that, but don't give up cause you will eventually get the hang of it. Well I hope this review was helpful to you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's like Sega's Black Box...only white. This thing was just as powerful overall as the PlayStation 2 and it had great games, so what happened? Bad business, that's what. Not only is it not compatible with Sega Saturn games or Genesis but the exclusivity deals enraged stores not cut in on the deal. They figured that since they were to get the consoles after everyone else that they'd further delay it...until pigs fly. Forget about them and get this, the first true supersystem for the price of most used or million seller games and collect some of the greatest games ever made, including Project Justice, StreetFighter 3 ThirdStrike, Jet Grind Radio, Soul Caliber,Tech Romancer, Virtual ON Oratorio Tangram, PowerStone 1&2,Dead or Alive 2, Grandia 2, Grand Theft Auto 2, Crazy Taxi and Sonic Adventure. You only have to buy it once, it doesn't have a set shelflife like food does. It'll always be there for you when you want to play it and it never costs additional money. There are far worse things that you could and likely have spent your money on that you can't account for now. You can't put a price on dreams but you can put a very low one for a DreamCast. You won't forget it. If you do, FORGET YOU! Seriously, though, get it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Same great game, just a little darker. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time was a game that got much critical acclaim (not to mention a few Game of the Year Awards), but didn't sell as well as it should have. So in order to gain sales from "casual gamers", Ubisoft decided to add more blood, add some Godsmack to the soundtrack, and take away some clothing from the female leads.
That doesn't make it a bad game though, actually far from it. The controls are smooth and responsive. There is a nice mix of puzzle solving and fighting. Also, the free-form fighting system pretty much lets you take on your foes anyway you want. You can sneek up on them, steal their weapons, block, block, block, and stab, or even just be a button-masher if you want.
Instead of writing long paragaphs, I'll give you a breakdown of the pros and cons.
Pros
*smooth and responsive controls
*detailed graphics
*good storyline (you may be lost unless you played the previous game)
*many moves and combos
*nice blend of puzzles and action
cons
*such a change in tone may be too much for some that liked the last one
*the skanky girls (I miss Farah from the last one)
*some sound glitches here and there
*godsmack's contributons to the soundtrack (not really a problem for me, but maybe for some).
I also recommend the original PoP:SOT if you haven't alerady picked it up! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fabulous game!! off the hook... sorta.. . This game is really amazing... I hit disk three in 3 days. I was completely sucked in. But there are a few draw backs. There are a lot of load times..Everytime you walk into a store or your home etc.. The game has to load the next environment. This in turn causes a lot of waiting around. This can be annoying. The moves taught to you by random people are hard to catch at first.. But the game is pretty much idiot friendly. But you advance at your pace so more cerebral players are not really affected by this. But overall this game will captivate you.. It is quite amazing. The graphics are great, the game engine smooth and fast, you have realistic relationships, and you do have control..mostly anyway..it will suck you in, I should know..three days straight .. I have built a coffee table homage to the dreamcast gods (3 days worth of drink cans--etc etc..)
The only other bad thing about this game is...sadly enough.. Shenmue 2 was only released overseas... Shenmue 2 in America is only released on Xbox (from what I can tell) Which I will never feed the Microsoft gods.. so I will have to hope I can get the overseas version for DC. (So if you have it... e-mail me.) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Party on. I am a collector and fan of all the Mario Party games for Nintendo's GameCube and N64. This one was awsome! Although my favorite mini-game, Bumper Balls, has not been seen or upgraded since the third installation the addition of games using the microphone was a good move by Nintendo. It is awkward to get used to the characters reacting to what you say, even though most of my friends yelled at their characters in previous installations only to have their wishes ignored by their characters' deafness. You will die laughing as you take on your friends in a 3 on 1 mic game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great overall game with a few flaws. Firstly let me say that I never played the original Soul Calibur. I'm not even usually a fighting game fan, but I picked up Soul Calibur II after playing some rounds at a friends place and I have not been disappointed so far. The game itself is very solid, with only a few flaws that prevent it from reaching the coveted five stars.
Graphics - 8/10: While I've seen better graphics on the gamecube, the graphics are still very good. The wind blows and you can see the characters robes move and each level typically has lush colors and stuff happening in the background. The character models are all nice and wonderfully done, albeit some of the costumes are either disturbing or just plain stupid. Good thing most characters have 2-3 costumes. In addition the framerate never even stutters despite the action going on. Both characters can pull off powerful moves with lots of on-screen effects and you'll never see slowdown.
Sound - 8/10: The sound is actually quite nice. The music playing gets you in the mood to beat down your opponent and at the same time is usually very in-tune with which ring you are playing at. The grunts, taunts, and weapon sounds are varied enough that while you will hear duplicate noises, it's not the same 3 or 4 sounds the whole time.
Gameplay - 8/10: I'd say the gameplay is overall very good. However it is the only category that also shows distinct flaws as well. The computer AI is at the same time very capable and very, very underhanded. On harder levels the computer has no problem executing moves so fast that you never even have a chance to get up off the ground before you lose the match. Sometimes you have to be just as underhanded as the computer to win. I guess there is no honor in Soul Calibur, but then this isn't Bushido Blade.
The controls are intuitive enough, although I think the manual should refer to the buttons as A, B, X, Y, Z, etc instead of A, B, K, etc. This avoids confusion for people who don't read the manual in depth or check out guides online. You have vertical and horizontal attacks, kicks, grabs, and a variety of different blocks. Each of them are good in given situations and you can combine them into devastating attacks. You can also soul charge for even more brutal damage dealing potential.
In the gamecube version there are 88 items to unlock, most of which you unlock through the weapons master mode which is like a story mode. Each area provides new challenges and you never really know what to expect next. Some of the arenas are challenging, others are a joke. In addition to the standard arcade mode and weapons master mode, you can test your skill in two other areas, survival mode and time-match mode.
Overall Soul Calibur II is a great game where the AI can sometimes get out of hand. Any fan of fighting games would most likely enjoy this game and get their money's worth out of it. Even if you hate fighting games though you may find the interesting characters and back stories fascinating enough. If you are wary, rent it first and I doubt you will be disappointed. I've beat the game and unlocked all 88 items and I still find myself playing this game all the time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
awesome smart phone game pad. Pretty cool item here if you use your phone a lot to play games. It essentially turns your phone into a mini gaming console. This game pad will work with most typically sized smart phones and I tested it with a Samsung Galaxy S6. You pivot open the center piece on the controller which is the clip that holds your phone in place. the end of the clip is spring loaded so it expands out a good two inches to accommodate and tightly secure phones of various widths. Next you simply pair up with your phone's bluetooth selection and look for "BBC Game" on the list of available devices and you are ready to play.
The fully functioning controller has two joy sticks, A, B, Y, X buttons, a right and left side trigger, a D-pad button, and start, select, and reset buttons. I found that the game pad connect easily and without any issues. But the big test was how would it perform with games. If that doesn't work well then it is just useless. I am happy to say i tried it with several games and it worked very well. I tried it with action heavy games and found that the game pad was extremely responsive and didn't have any lag at all. I also tried it with some racing games and it again performed well, particularly the joysticks which are key in a racing game.
At just $18 bucks its also a pretty good bargain considering the price of game accessories these days. My only complaint is that it is a bit on the smallish side. I have average sized hands and its slightly uncomfortable. Not sure how people with larger hands will manage.
I received a sample in exchange for my honest review. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Kid Friendly Combat. In Battalion Wars, you're cartoon army characters in an imaginary world, taking on suspiciously Soviet sounding enemeies. It's a fighting game for kids.
You are egged on through your missions by a "drill sergeant" type as well as a bubbly "cheerleader" girl. Both voices are very stereotypical and get a bit grating after a while. Luckily you seem to be able to listen in on all of your enemy communications, while they taunt you in broken Russian-accented diatribes.
You are known as "commander", and you can direct individual troops or mechanized units on the field. You can tell other troops to follow you, forming platoons to move en masse on a target. There are a variety of troop types to work with - basic infantry, bazooka men, bombers, tanks, copters, and so on. You have to use some basic strategy to achieve each victory. Simply charging straight at the objective rarely works.
The game embraces and plays up its cute atmosphere. There isn't blood when you kill enemies - instead, a little ghostly skull floats up from their body. There's the traditional 'health' items laying around the field to heal you.
In general the graphics are quite good, although having cartoony characters blowing away enemies without a second thought does give me pause. The sound is reasonably good - there's the generally military sounding backgrond which is rather innocuous. I found the voice acting to be silly and cliche, but that's what they were aiming for.
What really was missing here was a multiplayer mode. If we go with the idea that this was meant for non-adults, then you would think either that friends would want to play together in co-op mode, or maybe that parents would want to play with their kids as a way to have fun together (or to help out a younger kid who was stuck somewhere). It seems a real shame that there was no option to do this.
I also felt a bit uncomfortable with the whole premise. The storyline is that the "Russians" were looking for peace - but that the warmongering "Westerners" were bored and decided to go fight to have some fun. Then they blow away anybody foreign they see. And it's all cute. I realize that this shouldn't be any "worse" than say Mario jumping on Koopas, but for some reason it seems more questionable to me. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Look, Mario's back and he's fighting himself. The Gamecube version of Mario is proving to be in excellent shape. This is a new start for the Mario franchise being that Bowser or any of the other bad guys we were used to are not in this game. I see it as an opportunity to introduce us game players to something new, like a breath of fresh air. We all know since Mario is appearing on the Gamecube, the graphics will be breath taking and the worlds will be very colorful. Mario is equipped with new weapons (not fireballs but water and a hose), and hes based in the Tropical Island, which means lots of sand and water.
One more thing, The big bad boss will be a see through evil Mario who likes to tag on the walls. This game is going to be the welcome home party for Mario. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Harry Potter ramps up the Action and loses some of the Adventure. Previous video game installments for Harry Potter were modeled after the Zelda titles, with this game most of that's thrown out to make room for a more action-oriented design closer to The Lord of the Rings games and the recently released Chronicles of Narnia, but unlike those titles this lacks their polish.
The change in designs is a mixed bag, what's lost is the ability to explore Hogwarts by foot and by broom, find new spells, and solve puzzles, what's gained is a clever advancement system based on buying cards to improve your character stats and upgrade abilities, more of a dungeon-crawling environment that is at its best in multiplayer, and creatively designed challenges based on the Triwizard events that do a good job of breaking up the action. Without a doubt this is also the prettiest of the Potter games with a fairly accurate likeness to the movie.
The problem with the previous games was that they poorly represented the story and they mildly copied a far better game. In this the gameplay feels a little more original(though it does not stray too far from the established action formula) and doesn't warrant comparisons to one of Nintendo's best franchises. The story is also vastly improved because it is told through dark tinted sequences that have a lot of style and present the material better than any Potter game before it.
The biggest flaws for this game are its short nature(you'd be hard pressed to squeeze out more than ten hours), loss of the free-roaming environment of previous games, and the overall easiness of the game. Having said that, it is still the best Potter game in the last few years and a solid title in it's own right. Definately worth a rental and a good buy for rabid Potter fans. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
incredible! Accept no other version than this one. Dude... As Tradewest used to say,"TRASH THE REST, AND PLAY THE BEST!".
This is truly the greatest incarnation of SMB1 that I have seen to date!
the only three ways that I would like to see it improved would be
A: Port it to the DS to allow the following;
B: Allow a toggle between classic graphics and the graphics (but NOT that gawd-awful reworked play control) which were used in the SNES compilation cartridge, and allow mid-game toggle between classic NES scale and "zoom"(close-up) perspective that was standard in this GBC rendition.
C: MMOSMB1! It might be difficult to figure out how to do this, but if it were possible to string several worlds (with all 4 areas included) together, I can imagine the hilarious result, running in a frantic race with dozens of marios' of many different color schemes, all scrambling to jump, squash, run, and shove their way past the othes from start to finish, with respawning blocks, creatures, and Bowzers! This GBC counterpart offers over 14 worlds, with 4 areas each, and alternative versions and rulesets for 8 of those worlds. it wouldn't be the most compelling game invented, but getting 16 or more different players simultaneously scrambling for this kind of goal would definitely be a sight to see! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yoshi's Island is a great game. We purchased this game for my son(who is 10) and he really likes it. I asked him to tell me what he enjoys about it since I have never played the game myself. I figured the opinion of the 10-year-old player would be more useful. He gave it the 5-star rating. He says "It is cool that you can morph into different things and it has lots of different levels to play on." He also likes the "storyline" or "plot" of the adventure since Yoshi is one of his favorite characters. I can tell you that it IS NOT a game he played for 10 minutes and got bored with. He has continued to enjoy it very often. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The better pick over the GBA Namco Nuseum. Pac-Man Collection is a compilation of four incredibly awesome Pac-Man games. The games are:
Pac-Man: Play the original arcade hit that started it all! You should know what this classic is like by now.
Pac-Mania: A fake 3D take on the original, in which there are new mazes and worlds.
Pac-Attack: A cool spin off of Tetris. Every 3 blocks Pac-Man drops, and then he would eat any ghost in his path.
Pac-Man Arrangement (HIGHLIGHT OF THIS CARTRIDGE): The best arcade Pac-Man game yet! 5 worlds with nonstop munchin' fun!
So I'm pretty sure all fans would get a kick out of this collection. With these titles, what can go wrong for you in the fun factor? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
virtua tennis. This game is awesome. The game play is common sense. Like the dreamcast virtua tennis is a addictive game. When you have a friend around you can challenge he or she in a doubles, singles, mixed doulbles match. It's great because you can play mini games to get kill points and have fun at the same time. The glitches are normal it gives it a little kick and will also spice up game play. I think people should purchase this game because it has incredible graphics and game play. This game should be reccommended to no matter what age just have fun and letting your tennis skills take over. Happy holidays | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good game, but. The game is great, but I didn't know that Celicas were classic sports cars. Control-5 stars; Graphics-4 stars; Music-3 stars; Replay Value-4.5 stars. If the game would have had more classic American cars I would have given it a 5 star rating. The only American cars are the Dodge Viper and the limited production Cobra R Mustang. No Camaros, Firebirds, or even Corvettes. Porches, Ferarris, and BMWs would have also added to the game. Most race car fans would prefer to race American cars, unless your into imports >8(. Hopefully part 2 for the X-box will include more american cars, and some muscle cars. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome. This game did a lot of things right. First of all, most reviews of this game say that it mixes elements from Mario Kart for SNES and Mario Kart 64. It is definitely more closely related to the SNES version, which I loved. Not only are there 20 initial tracks, but what I like is that you can unlock more tracks by winning the cups. In Mario Kart 64 you couldn't unlock anything at all! So then you win all of the cups, and after you beat all 5, then you go through all of the cups again, this time with the focal point being collecting coins but still racing. I love that! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Decide the fate of Middle-Earth. I loved the movie. I loved the book. So, here comes the game... Your chance to be Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli.
- Graphics: The graphics look really great. Not as good as the Resident Evil or Metroid Prime, but still pretty good. There are waterfalls, fire, rocks, and all kind of things. The characters are alike from the ones in the movies.. All fine.
- Sounds: This is the best thing. You're getting, with this game, the original voices of the characters from Lord Of The Rings movie! Orlando Bloom, Viggo M., John Rhys-Davies, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood... And, like if that wasn't enough, the soundtrack is the one from the movies! What else can you expect?
- Fun: If you liked the movie, then it's EXTRA fun! It's so much cool to defeat Orcs, Uruk Hai, and plenty of other races... Bosses such as the Cave Troll, Lurtz.. As you play, you unlock interviews with the actors, pictures, secret levels, cheats and a secret character (I won't tell you who it is... Let it be a surprise). As you play, you win experience points, so you can buy weapon upgrades, and this kind of stuff. You can also increase your level, from 1 to 10.
- Educative: There is some violence and some blood too. Nothing to worry about, kids can play it. You use swords and things to kill creatures, blood is spilled, but nothing that violent.
This is the game that will make you experience the power of the One Ring. If you are a Lord Of The Rings fan, this is your game... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lots of fishing fun even after a decade. When I first played one of the Sega fishing games on the Dreamcast way back when it first came out, I thought that it was one of the funnest games I had ever played. Now, that was the marine fishing version, <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sega-Marine-Fishing/dp/B00004UFFP/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sega Marine Fishing</a>, and we did have the fishing controller, so it was a ton of fun. It was really the only game we all wanted to play back then.
However, I think Sega Bass Fishing is more fun, especially since we do regularly catch bass in this part of the country. It's nice to see that they have a variety of locations to fish at, and a number of lures to do so as well. I'm always catching my dad experimenting with the locations and lures to see which work the best where.
As for the graphics and sould, for being a game that is a decade old, they have held up great, although the Wii version, <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sega-Bass-Fishing/dp/B000X44XTM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sega Bass Fishing</a>, does look somewhat nicer and sounds better. When you hook a fish in the Dreamcast version, a high-toned Japanese girl voice will say "Fish," and the voice giving you directions also sounds a little too Japanese. With the Wii version, they cleaned that up and sounds more like a native English speaker (oh, and no more high-toned Japanese girl voice when you hook the fish).
Also preferred over the Wii version would be the controllers. With the Dreamcast, they made a special fishing controller with the reel on the right-hand side and great vibration when you're reeling your fish in. While you can get a fishing rod for the Wii, you basically just place the Wiimote and nunchuck in holders, plus they can break easily if you reel too hard. It is worth it to get a fishing controller for the Dreamcast but not for the Wii, however with the Wii version, you may have to get used to reeling with your left hand if that is the hand you normally hold the nunchuck and vise versa.
So, if you still have a Dreamcast, or just recently picked one up, make sure to get this game or the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sega-Marine-Fishing/dp/B00004UFFP/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sega Marine Fishing</a> game. Then make sure to get a fishing controller as well. Sega made one, but we are a 3rd party brand and it works just as good. Once you have a game and a controller, get ready for some fun! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Ultimate Gameboy Experience. If you want to play Mario, Zelda, Kirby, Pokémon, Metroid, DonkeyKong, Castlevania, Megaman, and even Sonic the Hedgehog you can either get a Nintendo 3ds( Which is also amazing ) or this. If you had to get any Gameboy get this. Unlike the Original GBA or Gameboy it has a backlight so you can play it at night ( Or indoors ). Not only can it take GBA games it could take Gameboy and Gameboy Color too. Plus since it has a clamshell design it can take a little hit on the floor. The old school Nintendo design gives a nostalgic feeling ( Even more when playing the NES classics, Super Mario Deluxe, or the Super Mario Advance series). You can also find movies made for the GBA system ( Shrek, Spongebob, Pokémon,etc. ) . This system is also Chargeable. A decent price would be $30 - $50 (Maybe even more cause how awesome this thing is). Good Games to look for: Pokémon, Super Mario Advance series, Zelda Minish Sword, Sonic Advance 3, Tetris DX, etc. This a must for any Nintendo ( Or not Nintendo ) Gamer or people how just want to remember the NES days. 5/5 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome Prequel. I must say since i am a RE fan, this one is highly impressive yet great! this tells how it all happen before the Mansion or the City.
A series of bizarre grisly murders take place somewhere in Raccoon City, STARS Bravo team member "Rebecca Chambers" investagates a Train somewhere in a forrest near the city and discover what's causing the murders, she is helped by a rougue criminal named " Billy" and both must survive on the Train and in a secret mansion ( which is not the mansion from the original or remake).
Excellent prequel that has tons of action, character switching mode, cool creatures including new zombies, and more suprises in store. A must own if you own a Gamecube and if your a Resident Evil fan. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not As Good As Mario 64 But Still A Worthy Mario Addition. If you played Super Mario Sunshine's popular predecessor, Super Mario 64, then you already have a good idea what Super Mario Sunshine is like. It follows the same formula as Mario 64, only the castle is now replaced by an island resort. As you collect several stars and uncover secrets, more portals and worlds open up for you to explore. The new island theme is probably due to the fact that some of the Gamecube's new graphics can best be shown off in this type of environment. Impressive "shiny water" and advanced shading are everywhere and even the bad guys are liquid-shaped gooey messes which also show-off the Gamecube's graphics. Although the game goes to extremes sometimes with the aforementioned example, it still doesn't lose that old fashioned Mario gameplay that has made so many of the titles in this classic series a joy to play. I only have two small complaints about the game. One is that I still occasionally have problems with the 3-D engine, especially when trying to find things above Mario or when objects block my line of sight. I also thought there was too much dialogue in Super Mario Sunshine. Now, heavy reading in a game is never a bad thing and many of my favorite games are rich in-depth RPG's but sometimes it doesn't belong in certain games, and Mario is one of those titles because the game is about fun gameplay action rather than text heavy dialogue. It doesn't take away from the game but I thought Mario 64 had a better balance. I probably enjoyed Super Mario 64 more than Super Mario Sunshine but I would still recommend Mario's newest adventure to anyone that owns a Gamecube. It's a nice addition to one of the best gaming series on any console. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hyped but not much delivery. First off, this game is a graphical masterpiece. The graphics are ultra realistic. Watching Ryo run around and open doors, even fight, itll keep your mouth on the floor. However, I do emphasize "Watching Ryo..". The game is really more of a watch for 2 hours and play game. On top of that the meager tasks it asks you to do can be irriatating and sometimes not very directed. The fighting system is a down-sized version of Virtua Fighter and not very in depth. The free roaming aspect is very well done but the lack of story control keeps it from shining. The control scheme is also clunky. It takes a bit of getting used to but I found myself turning around when I wanted to back up and running when I wanted to talk. It uses the d-pad to move and the L button to run/walk. The analog control is used to lookaround. The story is somewhat nice, but is incomplete, a la Soul Reaver. Play to the end of the game and find out theres more to do, but in another game. Which means another couple months/years. I say rent this for a couple days and play it. It really isn't worth a purchase in my opinion. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
fun for new gamers and old schoolers alike. for 30 dollars i don't think you'll find a more entertaining game this holiday season. It's multiplayer friendly and a blast to play. Games have taken the step into 3D which has made gaming complex and not accessible without reading a manual. In Alien Hominid, anyone can pick up a controller and play for hours. The game is refreshing and slick and is not held down by the tethers of the 3D world. After playing hours upon hours of RPG's I was in the mood to shoot the hell out of everything, slice people's bodies in half, and bite their heads off. Alien Hominid delivered.
Don't hesistate and buy the game already, you won't regret it I promise. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best Damn wrestling game Ever. For those of you who say this game sucks boy are you wrong its the only wrestling game of its kind:weak and strong grapples,The ability to trash vinces property,and my personal favorite:BLOOD. You see people what you dint understand is that this game makes WWE game history, the first WWE game this generation to contain blood. And for those of you who don't have wrestlers that are your favorites in this game the Create a Wrestler option will allow you to create one of the most detailed created wrestlers ever. (ive always wanted to say this) AND THATS THE BOTTOM LINE 'CAUSE STONE COLD SAID SO!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mediocre at best. After playing this game, I was left with the feeling that they are running out of ideas. The fact that you are forced to control two characters is innovative, and at the same time detracts from the Resident Evil experience, because you are no longer alone, which is part of what made previous titles in the series so scary. All around it's just an uncreative game. They attempted to make up for lack of good puzzles by throwing tons of enemies at you, which you of course don't have enough ammo to kill them all, so you're going to take a lot of damage. Rent this one at the most. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Henshin-A-Go-Go, Baby. Viewtiful Joe is a 2-D cel shaded beat em' up that harkens back to the days of old school gaming. In it you play Joe, a man who gains super powers from his favorite hero, Captain Blue. Theese powers enable Joe to run around with complete control of time. He can slow down time to dodge bullets and make combos, as well as make it possible to cheat on a slot machine or to drop a flying platform. He can also speed up time, to set up an ultra-fast combo. However, Joe has a limited amount of time he can control the time, but it will regenerate. The game looks very...viewtiful as Joe runs around, as the air combusts when you speed up time, and you can see every punch and kick when you slow down. Viewtiful Joe is sure to be a hit on the GCN, and is coming out in late September for the low price of $39.99. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Harvest Moon Magical Melody. I haven't been a player of Harvest Moon for very long, but I think this game is probably the best one. There's a lot more personalization options than, say, A Wonderful Life. There are lots of ways to make money, so you don't have to work the fields if you don't want to. (I personally prefer anything other than actual crop farming.) You can choose boy or girl, and there are 10 spouse options for either gender. There are also lots of mini games and festivals for participation. It takes a while to get your farm started, and you have to be creative in ways to get money saved up, but if you like Harvest Moon that's not a problem. And this game goes on forever so there's no rush on when you have to get married. I definately recommend this game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WONDERFUL FAMILY GAME. My three children and I (ages 9,7,and 6) have always enjoyed playing the Mario Party games together. I read the reviews on Amazon and was concerned about people stating that this game was very different from the other Mario Party games and more destructive. I disagree. I rented it to try it out first and the kids and I agree that this game is just as much fun as any of the other Mario Party games. We still love the other ones as well. The only major difference that I see between Mario Party 6 and Mario Party 7 is of course the gameboards and then the fact that Bowser automatically comes out after 4 turns or something like that. In my opinion, it makes the game better. My 6 year old loves it because it often puts her even with everyone else. I highly reccomend Mario Party 7 as a fun source of family fun! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just awesome. This game is by far one of the best that I've played to date. I own all the Zelda games (save for the ones for CD-i) and have beaten them all in full. I have found this game to be, so far, the most fun of them all. For some reason it seems that the dungeons aren't as hard as they were in Oracina of Time, but that might just be me. But the dungeons aren't the only fun part of this game. I was engaged during the entire game play. The music is amazing, the cinematics (what few of them they have because the entire game looks like one) were beautiful. I can't find anything wrong with this game. If you decide to buy this game, for either the Wii or the Gamecube you will most likely think that it's going by too fast, perhaps that you are nearing the end too quickly, because it seemed like that to me...Yet it kept going. There is so much length to this game that I am constantly amazed. Areas that I thought were just buildings turning into dungeons and everything being worth it till the end. You'll love this game, I assure you. I play a lot of games, this one tops them all. You'll even want to do the silly side-quests that you probably think aren't worth your time. There always seems to be a point to all of it. Never before have I seen a game like this. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent overall. This controller really is a wonder, but only if you buy it new, as other people have said, throw caution to the wind when considering buying a used copy. If you're a smash bros player, this is a definite must, I decided to get one after trying out a white one that my brother ordered, and I was not dissapointed so I got one for myself. Even if you're a casual player this is one that'll last a long time as long as you take good care of it. I had no problems with getting it over to me (In fact, it came sooner than I was expecting) everything felt all brand new, with no issues. I definetely reccomend this for serious gamers who aren't sure what gc controller to get, this is the one and it does get a little expensive, so buy it when it's on sale. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yugioh for all Eternity. My friend got this game and i was really caught up. bieng a fan of yugioh EDS is an exellent game. All the rules, many people to battle from the cartoon, it's just awsome. I am probably going to get it too, and i will trade my friend cards on the game!
Another really cool feature is that if u have a yugioh card that you want to have on the game, you go to 'passwords' in the main screen and look at the bottom-left corner of your card and there should be a #. Enter it as a password and u have the card!
Not only That, but it comes with 3 promos: Skull Dice, Graceful Dice, and Exchange. Graceful dice lets u roll a six sided dice and whatever you get adds to the monsters on your side of the field, magic card. Skull dice is the same except it takes away whatever u get from your opponents monsters, trap card. Exchange let's you look at your opponents hand and pick a card to go to your hand, your opponent does the same, magic card. These cards can also be put as passwords!
Hope i was Helpful | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Absolutely awful controller. This controller is complete garbage. I bought it mainly for playing Smash, and its complete trash. It's some third party non-nintendo made controller that feels awful.
When I got mine the control stick didn't work, the Z button didn't work, the start button didn't work, and the a button didn't work. I sent it back and they said that they tested it, and it works just fine. So i asked if they could send me a new one and they agreed.
The new one that they sent me was equally as bad. This is an awful product.
Just spend the extra $20 for a good, Nintendo made controller. Don't waste a penny on this garbage. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
platform perfection. Now I absolutely LOVE Earthworm Jim no matter which version you speak of, but as far as I know, nobody has actually taken the time to explain the *many* differences between the Genesis and Super NES version. Let me do this right now. Just a quick note- even though I may throw out some criticisms from time to time, this by no means diminishes the quality of this version. Earthworm Jim is awesome no matter WHICH edition you pick up!
- The Genesis version has worse graphics. This should be obvious though because the Super NES always wins in this category. Here the graphics are darker, smaller and less polished.
- The Genesis version has MUCH worse music and it reminds me of the 8-bit NES. The Super NES has music that's extremely rich and varied in the arrangements with more emphasis on heavy bass, clarity and ambience. It's really amazing and laughable to me how many people actually think the Genesis version's tinny lackluster metallic sound quality is somehow superior.
- The Genesis version has choppier framerate issues. Granted, it's not BAD or poses a distraction by any means, but compared to the superior Super NES version, you can't help but notice it. It's remarkable to me how well the Super NES version holds up over the years based on the smooth framerate alone.
- This ties into the graphics, but the backgrounds are pretty bland and uninspiring in this Genesis version. The best example is right in the beginning in the New Junk City level. The sun in the background stays in one place. Not so on the Super NES version where the sun moves and hides behind the mountains depending on where Earthworm Jim is standing. The backgrounds are extremely vibrant and exciting in the Super NES version.
- The Genesis version has more sound effects than the Super NES version. I especially like when you touch a Continue point and a sneaky voice says "Oooooh yeah!" Plus when you touch ammo it actually says "ammo!" The snowman boss in What the Heck?" burps orange snowballs at you, lol. The only phrase you hear in the Super NES version is "Yippee!" The Genesis version clearly focuses on whacky sound effects all over the place whereas the Super NES version feels restrained in this aspect.
- The crows in New Junk City go "squaaaawk!" for an extended period in the Genesis version.
- In some cases, the items have either been switched around or more were added. I'm referring to health and ammo. In the final level for example, I know for an absolute FACT there's only two plasma rounds in this one particular spot below the swinging hooks in the Super NES edition, but in the Genesis version there's four. A careful, thorough test needs to be done in order to figure out ALL the minor differences (of which there could be hundreds if we wanna get REALLY technical about it).
- In the What the Heck? level, the sound those floating black monsters with sharp teeth make upon finishing them off is hilariously bad! It sounds like a ghost cuddling up to a teddy bear underneath a blanket, lol. Actually it sounds more like a rooster with a muffled voice being strangled. I never thought about it until now but these monsters are basically the same thing as the dogs from New Junk City except they fly in the air so they pose more of a threat. In the Super NES version, these particular enemies sound loud and demonic which is more appropriate.
- Without spoiling the ending, the incredibly obnoxious music you experience at the game completion screen appears WAY too many times throughout the game in this version, such as whenever you gain an additional Continue (can of worms) and when you're fighting the snowman and rooster bosses. It's overkill. I don't like this theme song at all. I'd like to know the name of this song though -and where it originated- because it reeks of familiarity so I KNOW it came from somewhere famous. Reminds me of Midwestern small town parade music.
- Everything -especially the bosses such as the snowman- look much smaller compared to the Super NES version. I thought I was imagining this at first but upon playing the Super NES version last night and studying the details carefully, I realize that yes, the snowman and numerous other enemies and platform layouts are definitely smaller in the Genesis version. No doubt everything was shrinked to make room for the extra level called Intestinal Distress.
- Even though this Genesis version has more sound effects, some of the ones found on the Super NES edition are missing here such as the mock laugh that purple-haired joker creature makes at the last section of Level 5, a high-pitched "bawk" when the robotic rooster is getting close to death, and Pete the Puppy doesn't yelp when you whip him either nor does he let out an intimidating roar whenever he falls off the side of a cliff and comes back to attack you.
- I hate the sound your ammo gun makes. It sounds more like fire crackers. It sounds like a more dangerous and intimidating weapon in the Super NES version.
- The entire For Pete's Sake level seems like it's designed all wrong in this version. The colors are exceptionally bright orange and icky which is a MAJOR turn off for me, whereas on the Super NES you experience a beautiful blue and black background resembling an actual solar system. The music is especially bad here as well and hardly resembles the same theme in the Super NES version. Oh, and maybe I'm imagining things, but it seems there's more meteor showers in this version. This could depend on the difficulty too. Factor in the missing sound effects and yeah, this level's not nearly as memorable as the Super NES version. On a side note, for some reason the Super NES version of this theme reminds me of the opening theme from Bobby's World!
- In between stages when Earthworm Jim's face appears on screen, unlike the Super NES version, you can't make him repeatedly say the word "Groovy!" a bunch of times in a row. "G-g-g-g-GROOVY!"
- The Andy Asteroids levels are unappealing in the color department in the Genesis version because all six or seven of these levels look EXACTLY the same. I'm referring to the numerous blue rings you fly through as you progress through these stages. In the Super NES version the colors of these rings change with each Andy Asteroids stage you visit. They're always blue and identical in the Genesis version which is deceptive because it makes you think all the Andy Asteroids stages are exactly the same but... they're not. They just LOOK the same.
- This version has a controller configuration. Even though it's not necessary to change the order of the buttons on the controller because the default ones are perfectly fine, it's still nice that such an option exists.
- This Genesis version better utilizes the launching cow. Every so often the cow will make a surprise appearance in the sky. In the Super NES version it only happens in two spots that I know of (For Pete's Sake and the final stage) and nowhere else. The cow even appears at a most interesting spot while exploring the Down the Tubes level in this version, which is surprisingly funny! The cow even makes a "moo!" sound as he passes through the sky, whereas on the Super NES he's completely quiet and subtle.
- The hallway tubes in the Down the Tubes level are terribly animated. I'm referring to the tube hallways you walk through as you pass those big armed, punch-happy enemies- NOT the tube race portions of the level. It's in the way the tubes constantly wobble up and down in a pitiful attempt to give the player a tacky underwater effect. It doesn't work as a result of the limitations of the Genesis hardcore no less. In the Super NES version, these tubes stay in place. The sunken ships in the backgrounds instead realistically move up and down in the Super NES resembling what a ship does in the ocean. That's what this version is *trying* to imitate with the wavy/wobbly tubes, but it doesn't look as believable.
- The Super NES version plays the New Junk City theme throughout the Down the Tubes stage which is more fitting since this particular theme accurately and atmospherically gives off the feeling of being underwater. In the Genesis version Down the Tubes plays the Level 5 music which feels entirely wrong since Level 5's music has a "mad scientist" vibe.
- There's more sound effects in this version pertaining to enemy deaths. I constantly hear a "splat" sound whenever you shoot those pink alien balls for example (found in Down the Tubes and Intestinal Distress). I believe even Earthworm Jim himself makes more sounds pertaining to his jumps and lands.
- Yes, Intestinal Distress is probably the only reason one would choose the Genesis version over the Super NES one. It's a good level, though it's only 3 or 4 minutes long if that, and it's really dark. It's basically a shorter and darker version of What the Heck? in both the design and how it requires players to progress upwards, but I absolutely LOVE the theme song. It sounds like spooky church organs building ominously and reminds me of early psychedelic Pink Floyd. Ironic considering the Super NES versions atmospheric quality is more comparable to a band like Pink Floyd pertaining to the richness of the music.
Overall, great game, but the drastically superior graphics, the scrolling backgrounds, the more appealing music and the smoother framerate makes the Super NES version better. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A truly magical, beautifully unique entry in the legendary Zelda series. The Wind Waker is a very interesting game, to say the least. When in development, never had another Zelda game garnered such polarized reactions from anticipating fans with regards to their reaction to WW's artistic style. Once gamers got their hands on this gem, however, all fears of Zelda going astray and becoming childish were quickly dispelled and we were treated to one special game. You know, one could argue that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the greatest Zelda game of all time. You could also argue that Twilight Princess is the best, most refined Zelda game of all time. I actually agree with both of these statements. Despite that, though, Wind Waker is still my personal favorite Zelda game, and one that I have an absolutely incredible amount of nostalgia for. It truly is a special game.
The most noticeable and immediately striking aspect of Wind Waker is undoubtedly its graphics. Despite initial cynicism, most people came to embrace this aspect of the game and view it as one of its strongest aspects. The cel shaded graphics on display here are spectacularly vibrant, and seem to really pop off the screen as if you were actually looking through a window into a 3D space. Another great benefit of this graphical style is that it really lends itself to emotional, impactful storytelling. In fact, I find that Wind Waker's characters convey emotion and thoughts better than 95% of games released now, despite how many are using advanced technology like motion capture these days. This really adds to the impact and emotional strength of Wind Waker's already moving, epic story.
The art design really compliments this cel shaded graphical style well. The places you go, the people you encounter, all of it screams classic, nostalgic Zelda while taking you to places of, well, not EXACTLY Hyrule, but sort of, that you won't expect. From going into flaming volcanoes to inside an island held entirely in a magical, vast hallowed-out tree trunk, this is one heck of a visual adventure. Sailing across a vast ocean never looked so good. The music cannot go unmentioned either. You will hear classic Legend of Zelda themes and motifs in the music, but also new music that really fits in with that classical Zelda vibe, while striking a decidedly more colorful tone on its own. The sound design is of equal caliber as well and really add to the atmosphere of every environment you visit.
Seeing how this IS a Zelda game, you can pretty much guess the premise of the story. It's set in a world where the ocean covers most of the landscape, pock-marked by islands big and small. On one particular island, it is customary for boys of a certain age to dress as the legendary Hero of Time from the now-fairy-tale folklore people tell(the same story that gamers played in Ocarina of Time), in order to instill and emulate in the boy the same courage as that legendary Hero of Time. Well, it's one boy's birthday, but his wearing the Hero's tunic is more than customary, as he is about to become his own fabled hero. His sister is kidnapped by a giant, evil bird, and he goes out to save her.
That's the initial premise of the story. It's not entirely derivative of the princess in distress tale we're used to, and by the end of this epic tale, Link will have joined pirates, become the next Hero approved by the Gods, go through dungeons for ancient, powerful artifacts to save the day, meet familiar characters, and have one heckuva climatic ending sequence. To think, that's just a taste of where the story will take you. I have to admit, when I first went into WW, I expected amazing gameplay, gorgeous sound and art design, and a merely decent, acceptable story, but boy was I in for a surprise! The story here is exceptionally deep, even surprisingly dark at times, and that is right up my alley. I absolutely love the story in Wind Waker, and it may very well be my favorite aspect. It definitely isn't "kiddy" in any sense of the word. It's as adult as any of Link's adventures have ever been. I really don't want to give away any specific details, but suffice to say I picked my jaw off the floor, and even held back a tear here and there, more than once throughout the entire tale. It's truly special.
The gameplay is as you would expect from a Zelda game, meaning refined, near perfection. The basic format is here. Explore a large open world, find important areas and meet important people, go on side-quests, enter crucial temples, go through dungeons with its various clever puzzles and new gadgets imperative to succeed, and fight epic boss battles. The only thing different here is that instead of traversing dry land on epona, you traverse vast oceanic spaces on The Red King of Lions. Because the overworld is an ocean, this really does feel like the biggest Zelda game space ever, even in retrospect.
Some find the sailing parts to be boring, but not me. I find them very relaxing, and enjoyable to take in the game world. Radiant sunrises, beautiful sunsets, and storms on the open seas is a sight to behold, and its scenes like this during the sailing sequences that really add to the atmotsphere of the story. There are less Temples in Wind Waker than other Zelda games, and is a bit shorter as a result. It also seems to be a bit easier than other titles in this franchise, but none of these "issues" lessen the value of the experience in any way. This is as good as Zelda gameplay gets. In fact, there is a substantial amount of swordplay improvement here over its predecessors, and that really adds to the feeling of being a legendary swordsman hero. Amazing stuff.
I know that I'm missing some of the more minor details here, but I'm sure you get the idea. I could write twice this much, times three, about this amazing gemstone in Nintedo's gaming library. As a matter of fact, I have played this game at least once each year since I bought it (2005), and it never gets old or shows any signs of age whatsoever. It's a timeless classic and a must-play for anyone who loves Zelda adventures with fantastic stories. This game feels like a prettier, more stylistic Ocarina of Time. It has an incredibly epic story, a beautiful imagination-fueled design, and gameplay bordering on perfection. It really is that good. Buy it, sail through its majesty, and become a new hero worthy of legend! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Unbelievable Game. I rented this game on accident when i was a young kid and i was instantly and
hopelessly addicted. I would say this is one of my absolute favorite games of
all time. I have played this game somewhat steadily for... geez, 8 years? This game has one of my favorite level up features of any game, and Incredible music. One of the few games where you can get the main character up to
almost completely invincible status. I cannot emphasize enough how great a game this is. Worth every penny, no matter the cost. Very cool progression tree for all the characters as well. This one is a keeper. Oh yes. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great controller. I love the Wavebird, it was the first good wireless controller, and after many years of use it still works. I bought it with my gamecube to play Zelda: Wind Waker, and now i use it on my Wii. I do wish it had rumble but It does increase battery life and it kept the price down. Also I wish nintendo still sold these it is stupid for a company to stop selling a product they still use in many of their games, Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Both play better with the Gamecube controller, and I don't want wires cluttering up my room.
Nintendo Re-Release this controller. You can do it in white to match the Wii, I don't care just do it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Truth about Superman Shadow of Apokolips. Now this is a game I had high hopes for. It's simple, I love comic book games, next to survival horror they are a favorite of mine. So when Superman Shadow of Apokolips was coming to us all on home console, I was pretty crazed.
Weird he'd say that after leaving such a score you may ponder? Well its simple really, Superman had alot of great things going for it. I enjoyed the cartoon style graphics, I felt the overall appearence of Superman S of A made me feel as if I was Mr. Kent in the thick of things.
But I felt that they neglected some things that could have improved the games overall ability. One thing I will state is that I wished upon a star that they would have made the game multiplayer... now that would have been fun. Thus it didn't happen and we ended up with this game, which I don't mean to sound drab about.
Look it's like this... if you are a Superman fan... rent it first if you like it great you can get it cheap. If your looking for blockbuster comic-to-movie style mayhem look elsewhere. Thats the bottom line, by the way this review is for the PSX2 version of this game. Thats the one I own and played and beat so there Ha Ha. :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A good game...but...its missing something. I myself became addicted to the Lufia series a year ago, when I purchased Lufia II for SNES. Lufia II was a truly succesful game, especially because of the love story, the stupidity of the character named Dekar, and of course, the sinistrals.
I became so excited of Lufia IV, and when I got it...well let's just say it was fun, but missing something. Lufia IV features a VERY generic storyline, if any storyline at all. I was seriously dissapointed, because the storyline is the heart of the RPG. This game has a very, very un-Lufialike storyline.
In Lufia II, the Love between Maxim, childhood girlfriend Tia and Selan was VERY well played out, and the moment when Tia left Maxim was unforgetable. In Lufia IV, there is no love story. The girl, Rami, who follows the main characters Eldin and Torma are in no situation of love; its like the exact opposite because the guys are annoyed at her. The other girl, Rubius, also eventually is dragged into the pointless adventure. She's sorta pretty but in no way tied in a love story between the others.
Finally, in Lufia II there was Dekar. Dekar, for those who don't know him, was the absolute funniest of the bunch because he was flat out stupid yet the strongest of them all, and always tried to get the ladies attention. He was the favorite for many. Natsume knew this, and magically brought him into IV, but he isn't the same as he used to be. He only stays for a while, too. You'll see the difference when you meet him.
The music was remixed versions of Lufia I & II, but there is nothing too great. I liked the Lufia II track a lot better. The Anceint Cave has been reduced immensly, and its even easier when people link up with the GBA link to travel there together.
In all reality, I was hoping for more after seeing and playing Lufia II. If you own a SNES, forget buying this and get Lufia II : Rise of the Sinistrals instead. You'll thank me for it :-) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Under-funded. The Sims: Bustin' Out is a goal-oriented, console-style version of The Sims. The gameplay has been slightly watered-down, and given a more simplistic feel. Really, I think Bustin' Out was aimed at a somewhat younger audience.
The concept of the game is fun, however. You create your own 'sim' and control them in order to accomplish goals, make friends, and earn money. (To furnish your home with.) The game starts you out on your uncle's farm, where you become familiarized with some of the gameplay mechanics. Afterwards, you are sent out to explore SimValley, and meet its various denizens. From there, you will stumble upon various goals and will be required to fulfill them before moving on. After completing every goal in every chapter, you finish the game.
Unfortunately, it seems that the game was either rushed, or under-funded, as the graphics are not as up to par as they should be. In addition to this, there are several glitches which can cause certain goals to become unavailable, or incompletable. (Thus ruining any chance of actually finishing the game.) There seems to be no way around these glitches, either.
After having completed the game myself, I was sorely disappointed with the rewards of having done so. However, I will not spoil it for those who've yet to finish the game themselves. Regardless, I do think the gameplay is fun, in its own right. You won't find much entertainment in actually completing the game itself, though. Otherwise, I would recommend trying The Urbz: Sims in the City instead of Bustin' Out. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A console is exactly as good as its games. And this is a hell of a system. I also own a PS2, and while the Dreamcast is noticeably less powerful, it is distinctly more fun. Every PS2 game is a major production, it being a difficult platform to design for, and it shows in the lack of the kind of silly games that have a good concept, do not take themselves too seriously and are a lot of fun to play.
Jet Grind Radio, Sonic Adventure 2, Sega Marine Fishing, Crazy Taxi 2 and Samba de Amigo are the best examples of this, and you can outfit yourself with the Dreamcast, all of these games and all of the accessories you'll want for them for less than the cost of a bare PS2 or X-Box console.
If you want a good system at a reasonable price, with a critical mass of good games and a healthy, affordable used game market, the Dreamcast is the clear choice. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wow! Dont play this before going on the "Real Road. This Game is great! Cool Cars! Endurance Levels! I wanted to rate
this 4 1/2, but I just went with 4. This sounds better than most people make it sound. The whole point of the game is to finish the race faster than the others, like any other car-racing game,
But there is so many cars on the road other than P1, P2 and COM. players. This game oddly enforces driving on the wrong side of the road against oncoming traffic for more boost-points, and the closer you get to a car, without actually hitting it, gets you Near-Miss points, but it is simply a great game! Many unlockable levels and some very cool cars to earn! (including the lotus, tow truck, bus & saleen gt!) The replay value of this game is high in my opinion, I like to play it alot. And I would have to say that so far this is my favorite racing game.
I hope this review was helpful to you if you are trying to decide on whether to get this game or not :)
Thankyou for Reading,
*Vapor* | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
ZELDA CLASSIC. 3 Star single player BUT 5 star multiplayer, Either way your gonna have a fun time. This game is so unique for a Legend of Zelda title I'm kinda disappointed they haven't yet done another. It's a totally memorable experience as a multiplayer game and a great example of why couch-based multiplayer is awesome and should come back to the mainstream.
The puzzles are unique for this zelda title as they require multiple people to complete. They are challenging but once you figure them out they don't take too long to get in the right place and execute (Which is nice when controlling 4 separate links or with a large group of friends). Bosses are fun and can also pose a challenge. At times the game will throw a normally outrageous numbers of enemies at you that you'll need to get in the correct formation or stick together as a group. They also like rooms filled to the brim with destructibles or force gems (collectibles) which is great for multiplayer as you compete over them. (not quite as fun in single player). The switching between the TV screen and Gameboy Advanced is flawless and don't realize it after the first or second swap. The graphics are great, they're a mix of windwaker and link to the past and create a good fun atmosphere that hits my retro/nostalgia button. The controls are another great thing about this game. Even when controlling all four links they make it easy to switch between four formations or split links off separately and re-unite them. I have gone through this game in both single player and multiplayer with 1, 2 and 4 people playing and they are have smooth controls and are easy to manage.
I recommend that if you are buying this game for multiplayer and are spending the money on the 4 GBAs that you to also grab two other great GBA to GC games. "Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles" and "Pac-man Vs". These are both simular couch-based party games that are each great individually. With all three it makes the expense of this set-up totally worth it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lotr awesome Role Playing Game. When I had first goten this game for Christmas, I had thought that the Third Age for gamecube might be more fun. I don't know about what that one is like, but I'm sure glad I opened this one for Gameboy!
You start out the game by picking if you want to fight for good or bad. Then you move to what charater you want to have for your leader. It's a very wide range of charaters! You can even pick the Witch King! I don't want to give much away, but you then go to different places and fight evil(if you're good) or vice versa. It's a very fun game that will take up most of those boring hours in the car when your going for 15,000 hours to your vacation spot!
David | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I loved it. Resident Evil Zero brings out some new features for new players. You can leave items witch is a relief, play with two charectors, new monsters, and three new places to explore. THe game does have less intense movies, and it turns up the notch in gore. The game also has more puzzles and rooms than the PS.
The plot of the game is simple, stay alive. The game lets you play on either easy, normal, or hard. Each one gives you a slightly different setting. The harder you make it, the harder it is to kill monsters and find ammo. I've played it on all, but it still a hard game.
The best feature yet is the Leech Hunter mini game! You can dress up your charectors and win stuff if you beat it. It is hard to do because it gives you no handgun ammo or grenades, and no more Molotovs. The monsters seem to pop out rapidly and there is a endless supply of hunters. Its worth it, and you don't have to beat it to earn things.
Resident Evil Zero brings awsome new features, modes, and little surprises to the saga. Who could forget the end whe Billy fires the last Magnum bullet at the queen in slow-mo? Who could forget when Bio Dr. Marcus turns into some...weird creature? And nobody blames Billy after his wonderful tale with the gorillas! Resident Evil Zero is so far one of the best games yet! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
konami makes yet another superb game. metal gear solid really pushes game boy color to the limit with graphics that are awsome for gameboy color. this game has one of the best plot lines in any game i have played for any system. in metal gear solid you take control of a bunch of solid snakes (the main character) stealth moves such as sneaking along walls and luring anemys to you then beating them to death.as soon as you start the game its like its glood to your hand and you just cant shut it off.but this game can get a little confusing but doent worry that doesnt happen often.metal gear solid is also ment for older gamers of around the age of 8. this is a must by game for older more advanced gamers. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Resident Evil Redone. Wow....was I impressed with the way Capcom has redone the original Rseident Evil game. I fully enjoyed the old PS1 game and this one just takes it to a whole new level. The graphics are the best in the Resident Evil series. It is truley scarier than any other Resident Evil game. One complaint I have is the charechter control...why can't Capcom make the charechter punch or kick, that would add more realism to the game and make the charechter not so "stiff" to control. If they can upgrade the graphics so much, then why do they stick with the poor control of the charechter?...anyway...I am almost done with the game and I must admit that the game is hard as hell. I don't know if I will survive the horror with my current ammo level and save ribbons...it's going to be tough, but that what Resident Evil is all about. I will play this game more than once as I should have done some things differently...buying the Gamecube was worth it just to play this game....after I finish this game I will purchase Resident Evil Zero....well worth the price of addmission! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Resident EPIC. I found this game in a bargain bin at a Used video game store for $9.99! I am a fan of horror games and I had never played the original RE. My copy only came with the case and discs, no manual. I'm unsure if this affected gameplay. I had to consult walkthrough's, but I often do with RE games because they are hard, but back to this game. The graphics are stunning, the story is creepy. The outdoor areas are messed up. A Hunter or 2 jumping out of a door in my path made me jump a few times. Although this game is epic, it can get boring, because the mansion is just so quiet and once you kill all the monsters, you'll just be doing mindless chores, running all over the place. There are a ton of puzzles to figure out. I'm a grown up and this game was challenging. Don't let kids play or see this! Replayability is a low, but for any survival horror fan this is a must to play through at least once, and have in your collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Third Age. *Whistles* Wow! This game is going to be gooooood! This game takes place through the trilogy in which your team of Men, Elves, Dwarves, (and hopefully Hobbits), track the footsteps of the Fellowship. Sometimes in the game, you actually get to fight with the Fellowship! This also isn't what you recognize as the hack-and-slash games from TT and ROTK. This is a Roleplaying game (Like Final Fantasy.). This will be my first RPG but I'm still dying to get it! You get to choose which side you want, the good...or evil. I can't wait for this game! A must-have for Tolkien fans and RPG fans. Once you start, you can't stop! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not just an old school game anymore. Who doesn't remember dodge ball? That simple school game you threw a ball at a another player and hoped that he/she didn't catch it. Now that same old fun is transported from the school yard to the Game Boy Advance.
First of all, a good place to start is the graphics. In one word: Amazing!. The game is bright and colorful and all the characters are very cool looking.
Second, the soundtrack is pretty catchy too. Each level or team has it's own little song and everything.
Gameplay is awsome with the controls being amazingly responsive and the availability of Super Throws is great. Super Throws are special throws where the player hurls the dodge ball at a hi speed and in different ways. Examples are the Mach Throw (the player hurls the ball at an amazingly hi speed.) The Pause Shot (The player throws the ball which pauses in mid air before speeding toward the selected target.) And 48 more!
Character selection is great with a lot of world class teams and when you beat them in the Championship mode, Dream Teams. The multiplayer mode also adds a great gaming value to the game too.
This is a great game for any age. If you just bought the G.B.A system and you're in doubt as to which game to get first; I recommend this one without any doubt! :-)
Gamer and owner, Andrew H. KIng | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
So Awesome. This game is so vintage and so much man that I'm guessing a lot of people won't even be able to handle it. The graphics don't compare much to the arcade version, but are considerably better than TG16's. The game itself is not much of a beat 'em up like the 3rd, which is the most fun in the series hands down. The gameplay is much more comparable to the first. The last boss cheats so bad that you probably won't kill him without an emulator, but it can be done.
You play as Rick. In the game, you pulverize and pound mutant horrors into piles of gore with a variety of weapons that all have that home-utility feel to them. Splatter enemies onto walls with clubs and punch heads until they explode! This game is killer every way you look at it.
All in all, for vintage gaming fans, this is an awesome trophy to have in your SEGA collection. If you liked the idea of this game + Double Dragon, check out the 3rd Splatterhouse, as its the most brutally fun of the series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pretty Cool but Kinda Messed Up. Well they finally came out w/ a DDR game for the GCN, but was it really worth the effort??? This game is quite fun w/ the music remixes and the free mode but I think that Konami could've done better w/ the dance pad.... I mean when u just play for a couple minutes the thing moves a foot!!! Plus the story mode is way to time consuming and just plain boring!!! All people want to do is dance but they have to deal w/ all that story mode crap!!! And u only start out w/ 1 level if u don't do story mode And the game isn't really all that hard at least u can win super had if u beat very hard. plus It's all nice and stuff to have a 2 player mode also, but the thing only comes w/ one dance pad! U have to buy third-party brand if u wanna use 2 player mode...or u can use a controller but thats stupid... and don't excpect to get one under $100 after Dec. 10th because they won't be selling them anymore! But if ur an early bird I would still recommend getting it! I think it deserves a 4 out of 5 star rating... And it could earn a five star when they realeas it again w/ an improved dance pad!!! Well I hope this review was helpful!!!!!!! And have fun if u buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great for more than just Gamecube. I know that if you are looking into getting these cables, you are mostly likely just interested in using them for Gamecube. BUT, were you aware that these cables are fully functional with N64 as well as SuperNES? Up until the Wii, Nintendo never change the A/V connector on the back of there systems. (Except NES, it used mono standard RCA style A/V output) I am using these cables not for my Gamecube, but for my N64 nd SuperNES, and it looks GREAT. Well, as great as old school systems can look, you'd be amazed what the old cable antena connection signal hid, it almost blurred it into looking better, lol. What I am saying is if you are serious old school gamer and a videophile, your going to want to consider these cables. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Frogger Advance. I have never written a review on Amazon before, so I thought I would write one now, because there are not many reviews. First of all, I heard of this game and wanted it for a while. When I was younger, my cousin had this game on her Game Boy Advance. She used to let me play it all the time, I loved it! I didn't have a GB Advance. A couple years ago, I got a Nintendo DS. I heard that you can play Advance games on the DS. I found this game on Amazon, and got it used for a cheap price. I recently got this game. So far I love it!! It is the same game I remember playing years ago. It is a very fun game. It actually is very tricky. I find it challenging. There are lots of levels, and the game is so addicting. If you want to buy this game, buy it! Trust me, you will love it! But, I recommend buying it used like I did. It works fine, and the game is a lot cheaper. I didn't want to spend over a hundred dollars for the game. Anyway, BUY THIS GAME!! FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than average RPG. Evolution was the first role playing game released for the now defunct Sega Dreamcast. Unlike many role playing games, this one can be completed in a relatively short amount of time (16 hrs vs 50+ for many RPGs). While the game has its high points, a number of low points exist as well.
The high points include better than average graphics, a decent storyline, and a wide variety of options available during the battle scenes. Normally the graphics of games released early for systems tend to be average at best. For the most part, this is not true, especially with the "cut scenes". The storyline is above average, but it is nothing compared to the Final Fantasy series' storylines. The battle scenes offer the player a variety of options when using technique points. Some of these options are offensive, some are defensive, and others are simply for laughs (Gre's food offerings to the enemies, for example).
The low points include boring, monotonous dungeons and a weak "big boss". The dungeons, which are randomly generated each time they are entered, are very drab and has the look and feel of some of the dungeon trawling from some of the RPGs available on Sega's Genesis system. Some dungeons contain one or two groups of monsters, whereas others have 20+. The player never knows until they enter the dungeon level. The "big boss" is somewhat difficult to beat the second time, but the character itself is a weasel-like nerd who is obsessed with learning the secrets of Linear, the blonde female character in the game.
Overall, the game is worth playing. Its level of difficulty is fairly low with only the dungeon bosses providing much in the way of obstacles. If you can handle the repetitious dungeons and like shorter RPGs, Evolution would be a good one to play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great arcade-to-console transition. T2: The Arcade Game was based off of the Terminator 2 movie. In the arcades, it was played with video game guns. The home ports for the Super Nintendo and the Genesis are compatible with the Super Scope and the Sega Menacer game guns. However, you may also use the controllers, but the result of that is moving a cursor around shooting things. It isn't a bad way to play, though.
The game tries to follow the movie's storyline by telling it in between certain levels. After waiting for the first part of the story to end, you will end up shooting everything in sight! There are robots coming from both sides of the screen, and enemy planes flying in the sky. Kill them all!! That sums up the whole game pretty much, but the awesome action would obviously keep you playing.
One downside I must point out is that the level where you have to protect John Konner is too difficult. There are several robots and planes attacking the pickup truck. However, there is a way I know to beat this level: Only bomb the planes. Don't concentrate on the robots. And bomb them RIGHT AWAY! Having another player help out would be nice, I guess.
Thankfully, there's a 2-Player mode that adds to the game's replay value. As both of you Terminators get your controllers prepared, you'll be ready for the greatness of shooting mindlessly. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Fun of Furiously Farming. "Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life" is actually my introduction into the Harvest Moon series. It is creative and addictive, but a lot of work as well (much more so than "Animal Crossing"). The goal of the game is to run a small farm successfully and build relationships within a short amount of time. 1 second in real time is equal to 1 minute in game time, so the hours of each day on your farm literally fly by. It does have 4 distinct seasons, but each season is only 10 days long. It takes an organized effort to efficiently care for your animals, plant and water crops, meet people and make money. If you have time in between all the chores, there are a variety of activities your character can engage in such as fishing, cooking, shootin' the breeze with the locals and hanging out at the bar (which sells energy-restoring drinks such as red punch and moomoo milk).
Work ethic counts: Harvest Moon will reward you for treating your animals well and working hard. If your cows, chickens and sheep are treated well and like you, they will provide higher quality milk, eggs and wool for you to sell.
The enclosed booklet doesn't quite provide all the detailed information you may want to know about "A Wonderful Life", so I would recommend perusing the web for helpful hints and charts. There are also some minor things about characters and events that bother me, and some stuff is just downright random (your source for making hybrid seeds is, of all things, a talking 2 headed plant named Tartan). But, it is surprisingly entertaining and addictive - a nice change of pace from the other games out there. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great for kids . . . I agree with the reviewers who say that this game is good for beginners. It has a few good features, such as fun (but short) tutorials, autosave which stores the board position after each move, and has a story mode where you get to play opponents from all over the world. However, I do have a few complaints. First, it has several minor programming glitches. For example, as you move from continent to continent it does not always display the graphics of how many trophies you have won on the current continent, but rather gets stuck on the continent that you started on. Also, it is hard to navigate from continent to continent at times. The second complaint I have is a problem I have found on another chess program as well and must be a common programming oversight. If you set up the board to play out an endgame puzzle against the computer, it occasionally makes illegal moves such as moving it's king into check. This problem is so bad and occurs often enough that I gave up on setting up specific endgame positions to play out, which is too bad because I really need to practice endgames. The last problem I have with it is that ALL of the opponents make major mistakes often and thus are extremely easy to beat. When I unlocked Kasparov (the most difficult opponent in the story mode) I checkmated him in 9 minutes the first time I played him and was never in danger or behind in material at any point. I am not a very strong chess player (I can barely beat my old 8-bit original gameboy version of Chessmaster on the lowest settings) and was disappointed that I was able to beat every opponent on the story mode without any effort. However . . . this would make the game a confidence builder for kids, and would be a good way to introduce a beginner to the game. Most opponents you play in the real world will make major mistakes as well, so playing a computer program that does the same would provide a realistic experience for someone just starting out who's best strategy against this program (and other beginners) may be to play defensively, look for a major mistake, and pounce on it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pokemon Video. This is a neat little product. My only dislike however is they don't stay true to the original versions too well. One that they cut like half of the theme song, and put that cutup of the theme song before each episode! i know they probably did it to fit the cartridges capabilities, but this makes me very disapointed by the production. i would rather of paid for 1 episode if i could get the full original theme, not the poor cutup that i got on this cartridge.
The episodes are alright in quality, though unlike the VHS tapes(and probably dvd sets) there also wasn't a ''who is that pokemon?'' durring either episode. i wish i had known the two above flaws beforehand, but that's alright.
If your a true Pokemaniac then this probably isn't for you, but someone who is newer to the series probably wouldn't care so much. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just helping you out. HiIhave just bought the game boy advanced system and i think it is awesome i only have one game but i play it non-stop wherever i go and i always have to get batteries when they run out and that always makes me mad because say i got really far and the game boy advanced turns off because the batteries run out. Look if you have a game boy advanced and you play it alot you will want this item and you won't have to spend 5-8 dollars on batteries all the time just pay 20 dollars and you will be free to go and it is so simple to use all you do is just put the first piece in to the batterie compartment and then the second piece you connect to the first and then just plug it in and walaa your done and your batterie problems are over and you can play as long as you want and thanks for reading my review and this is a must have!!!!!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great game, and a great port. This game is a port from the original release on Playstation one, as well as dreamcast. It is well worth the buy. It was a great, breakthrough game when it came out, and it still is.
These reviewers don't seem to get the point. Yes, capcom did not remake this game or the other games, but they AT LEAST gave us a port. They could have not done anything and left us with just the new games. But, because they know we all love RESIDENT EVIL 2, as well as the others, (And we probably do not own a dreamcast or PS1 anymore) they made a port for us.
Graphics: At the time a 10. Now, probably down to 5. But still, an overall ten for when it first came out. (Check out the pictures I uploaded)
Replay value: 10. With four different endings (2 Leon and 2 Claire), two extra mini game characters Hunk and Tofu, an extra mini "battle" game, about two or three new weapons with infinite ammo and new costumes, this game will keep a devoted fan busy for hours.
Loading Time: Not a problem at all.
Everything else gets a 10. It is just an awesome port overall.
The only small problem is the sound. At times, it can be hard to hear, but I don't mind it, which is why this game still got a 10.
Don't get me wrong, RE2 should have DEFINATELY had a remake, since it was the best game in the series and all. Maybe one day...
Buy this game if you do not already own it for gamecube, even if you already have it for PS1 or Dreamcast...Or both! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Exciting. I really loved this game and the overall conclusion to the whole trilogy. It was really fun and the atmosphere was beautiful (just like the first one). But the reason I gave it 4 stars was because, although the loading sequences didn't take long at all on Gamecube, the graphics weren't that great they were kind of choppy, but I think it's because it was on the Gamecube. I don't know if it was just the game that was designed for gamecube or if it's for all the systems but there were some bad qualities in the characters too (such as Farah's hair moving through her chest when she moved and the voices being off sync). I'm totally not downing the game though. I loved this game, I loved it more than the second one but the first is still my favorite. This one took the atmosphere of the first one, dreamy and beautiful, and the prince has the same voice from the first one. Also the gameplay is fun and the storyline is great. But it was way too short if I should say so..It was fun, I recommend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
First 128-bit system,and a good one at that. First of all,let me say this is a great system. Now lets go to the good stuff:controllers:Excellent. They are well designed and have a anolog stick or D-Pad choice,plenty of buttons in convenient positions plus to on the back. Basically a cross between the N64 and Xbox controllers. Games:Who cares if it doesn't have as many games as Playstation! It's got plenty of good titles that it does have:Sonic Adventure 2,18 Wheeler,and Demolition Racer to name just a few. Tee Off isn't as good as Mario Golf for the N64,but it is still good. Also,Sonic Adventure has something SA2 doesn't have,adventure boards! Although this can make the game frusturating at times,it is still cool.(okay,so maybe these are the only games I've played for DC other than Sonic Shuffle,which I hate and is nowhere close to Mario Party 2,but they are still good and I've also played Wacky Races,which is a very fun and cool racing game,but is kind of fursturating at times). Another cool thing is the web browser which is compatible with the DC keyboard and mouse(and version 2.0 of it even comes with a simple yet cool game called Sega Swirl). Now as for the memory cards,there's not much to say other than that they can hold plenty of info and are at a reasonable price. Multiplayer capablity:This system has almost as good as multiplayer as PC,because it has plenty of good multiplayer games plus you can play on the internet and it comes with 4 controller ports! Graphics:They might be a bit under that of Playstation 2,Nintendo Gamecube,Xbox,or a new PC,but they are still quite amazing especially for their time(the game I've played that I think has the best graphics is Sonic Adventure 2). Pricing:amazing! This console a lot cheaper than PS One,yet it is even better! Plus it has the feature that was first introduced on PS One,the ability to play Music CD's!(but the CD playback isn't as good as other systems though). To sum it up,this is a great system with quality games,accessories,internet,.and multiplayer capablities! It may have been the first 128-bit system,but in some gamers eyes,it is the best(but I still no PS2 and GC are better). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome. This game is simply brilliant. With eye popping realistic back-yard settings. This game makes it one of the newest-genre and coolest game on the gamecube. I love it and I am gonna buy it. The game has a whole lotta monsters to kill and pikmin to pick. this is one of the crispest and unglitchy game out there I really recomend it. Miyamoto said that when you play this game you control only Olimar(the captain), but you get the impression your actually moving the Pikmin, don't you think? When you play Super Smash Bros., you control just Mario, but this game will leave you feeling like you're actually Olimar and you're controlling the Pikmin. I don't know any other game that can acheive such a feeling.
Those were the exact words of Miyamoto. Truelly i read it in this book thing I got in the mail.
this is the meaning of the colors of the Pimin
Red-Fire-resistant, the stronger of the pikmin
Yellow-best thrower/flier, best for throwing over walls and blowing up walls and other stuff like that
Blue-water resistant, best swimmers for under water shortcuts. Or for under water paths leading to a ship part.
Happy Gameing! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great third installment. Continuing the formula from Megaman Battle Network 2 and 3, and adding in some new mechanics, some consider BN3 to be the best in the series. (though I personally give that title to BN5, but that's just me.) This game has several new features to add variety. It introduces the Mega and Giga class chips, as well as the Navi Customizer, which allows you to tune Megaman to your specifics, giving him more HP and new abilities. It certainly has one of the hardest bosses in Megaman history. Serenade. But I won't spoil too much.
So, this game is really fun, and it continues on the story from BN2. If you're looking for a good title on GBA, I'd say pick up this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Challenging, atmospheric, engaging, intricate. I just finished Shadow Man last night. My brother couldn't stop recommending this game to me so I finally got around to trying it. Despite the fact that the animated characters in the story lacked detail (low polygon count), I did feel that their motion was outstanding and the "AI"s behind their actions where exceptional. Also, the settings were HUGE and fabulously detailed with great texture and imagination. Everything is connected to everything in this game and it really takes some time to learn the elaborate layout of locations (helps to have a big hippocampus). The story is dark and engaging and the gameplay is fabulous. Lots of great little puzzles to solve with plenty of surprises from baddies and the environment. I thought the music and sound effects where excellent - the music ranged from Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" to Gregorian chant-like music to disco (funny) to house music. The musical transitions are nothing to write home about (unlike games like Banjo-Tooie on N64) but the music is well combined with a truly spellbinding array of sound effects which add great texture to the game. Some areas of the game are incredibly dark, requiring the use of a torch or flashlight that you acquire during the game (I could only play this game at night). The bosses were surprisingly easy to defeat (except for Jack the Ripper!), once you learn how, although the real fun is finding out how to defeat them and finding them at all. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is a must for basketball fans. NBA Street Vol. 2 has quickly established itself as one of the greatest basketball games ever made.
The game is exactly as it describes itself. You play NBA ball on the streets with real NBA players. Street rules are in play, so there is no travel, carrying, fouls, goaltending, or double dribble. You can do also the latest moves from the street and the rosters are fairly updated.
The thing that really sold me on the game was the create a baller option and taking him on the road. It's fun to develop him and beat the best street ballers in the world. Great option to the game.
This is a fun multi player game. I hook it up and play with my bros all the time and we always have a good time. The game doesn't get old.
Like I said earlier, this is a must for all video basketball game fans. You won't regret it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The 2nd best handheld. This is one of the best hand helds ever. The only better one is game boy advanced but game boy advanced just came out and is 5 or 6 years newer. Game Gear is better than gameboy color by it having a luminous screen so you can play it in the dark. Game boy color dosent have a luminous screen so you have to always put it under light. Though game boy color has a few cooler games than game gear , Game Gear has some awsome games too. I suggest : Sonic 2, Sonic Tripple trouble, Mighty Morphin Power rangers(though a stupid show, a pretty cool fighter with cool mecha and special Moves. It is awsome if you have two game gears a game link and two of this game.), Sports illustrated(championship football and baseball), EA Sports NHL Hockey, and NBA Jam. These games are hard to find... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
GREAT GAME. This is the best bond game. I am happy with this release for gamecube. I own the ps2 version aswell, and the gamecube. The graphics for the ps2 are the SAME for gamecube.(sorry for you gamecube finatics, but the graphics ARE THE SAME) The animation effects on gamecube, however, are way, WAY better. This has the same gameplay as the world is not enough for n64. This game is better than TWINE, But in someways goldeneye was better than this game...anyway, if you don't plan on buying it, at least rent it to give you a feel. If you are purchasing, or about to purchase it, and don't know what to do, and have TWINE, juts play TWINE (the world is not enough) to get the feel of agent under fire, because the gameplay is pretty much the same. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What a freak. The graphics aren't the best with a tendency towards repetition, but the right effects and touches have been utilized to create varied environments, including staples like snow, desert, circus and jungle. Wario's animations are spot-on, and each of the weird enemies really captures the oddity of the world. I think the game would have really looked sharp if they opted for more of a claymation feel ?some of the creatures look halfway there already.
The music plays up the action nicely and the sound effects are deliciously evil, with Wario singing nah-na-na-nah-nah during the paused screens, plus plenty of Wario outbursts left and right.
Wario is a strangely endearing lug. It comes through in his goofy walk and his inexplicable self-confidence. I mean, here he is, ugly as sin, yet he still struts his stuff. Wario World is equally goofy and strange, but in an unassuming way, it's also good, unpretentious fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a safer addiction than most illegal drugs. this game can be very addictive. i played it for several days (in a row) (with no sleep) (and going to college), in single player mode and multi. if you like rpg games, and are tired of being on the comp for many hrs, then you will like gauntlet. otherwise, you might not like the game, or you will have to get used to it. there are only a few bad qualities in this game-- some levels take awhile to load, and some of the graphics are not too good. also, while playing on multi player, if you wander away from the other players, be careful because you can get stuck behind a wall and be attacked (helplessly). the only way to fix this is every player has to re-trace their steps so you can free yourself. anyway, rent this game before you buy it, just to make sure its "your type" of a game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A must have game. This is a must have for any gamer, even unfamiliar ones to the Metroid Legacy. Imagine traveling through space and landing on a troubled Chozo cored planet. Taking the bounty hunter's perspective, you travel through series of transport tunnels with the most realistic graphics exceeding Gamecube standards. One of the first enemies you meet is a Parasite Queen...a boss already! You charge you Chozo enhanced energy arm cannon and fire at the ferocious beast. Then when you do defeat it your suit malfunctions and you must find 12 chozo artifacts, 21 suit upgrades(eye candy), scan and defeat over 70 enemies all the while getting of the horrific planet. It's definatly not a FPS and it doesn't need to be. I have trouble with the visor switching, using 4 visors simuntaneously is very hard while getting squashed by a boss. The morph ball's sweet and every other upgrade is like Metroid,II,Super and Fusion. The only main problems are: 1. The Hard Mode 2. The sequel doesn't come out for awhile. I must say the connection bonus is cool especially if you play the original metroid on the GCN.I give it
Graphics-10(Notice how there are no invisable walls or things don't just appear out of nowhere?)
Control-8
Replay-9
Extras-10
Gameplay-10
Plot-10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I know it's old but it's still the best out there. Dreamcast IS the best system out there. It has stellar 3D Graphics and tons of great games. This system is great! It has all of the titles you want including Sonic Adventure titles and racing games like Vanishing Point and all of the sports games you can think of. The truth is, folks... this system IS old... so you can go out and buy a Gamecube or a PS2 or an XBOX but if you've already got one of those or are short on money, or are just a MAJOR SEGA fan like me, go ahead, buy a dreamcast and remember the last of SEGA's Reign of Amazing systems. When you look at DC and any of the 3 systems that I mentioned earlier, you can see that what's old and whats new have almost no difference except price and a slightly different graphics chip inside but trust me on this one folks, Dreamcast is WAYYYY better than N64 or PS1. They can't compare... So, do what you want my friends, but whatever you do, DON'T buy an N64 or a PS1 before you buy Dreamcast. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Luigi's Mansion (Gamecube. When I first saw this game I thought to myself, "Mario Brothers live on." I knew I would have to get this game when I got my Nintendo Gamecube. It's a Mario Brothers game. Who wouldn't want it?
Well I've been playing through the game for a while now and let me tell you a little bit about it. The gameplay is fun for younger and older players. It's not too hard, for the younger players, to the point where they will want to give up. On the other hand it's not too easy, for the older players, that they will beat it in a day.
The levels are interesting and fun. The basic design of the game is that you are Luigi and you are searching for Mario in a haunted house. You have a vaccum that you capture ghosts with so they can't hurt you.
Sometimes you will have to search around for some clues to figure out what to do next. This is one of the aspects of the game that make it interesting.
I would highly recomend this game for all ages of play. So have fun and enjoy the search for Mario in the haunting game Luigi's Mansion. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WOW. This game rocks. I have both G&S, and I can say that they have very interesting things about them. You play in real time, so some pokemon will only come out at night, some at day or morning. You can get the differently colored pokemon, and they have all 251 mixed up in there. It has the breeding center, where your pokemon can gain levels and mate at the same time, to give you an egg that you have to carry around. (Use a ditto with any POkemon to make a copy) They have new gym leaders, which are easier than before I think. Just get the Cyndaquil and the first 2 will be a breeze. You can have your mom save your money, and you can call all the people you have battled for tips. You can win money from the radio tower, and you can try to chase around the 3 legendary pokemon Entei, Raikou, and Siucine, trying to catch them. You can transport pokemon from Gold, Red, Blue, and Yellow in the pokemon center, and Bill will call you when your Box is full, so you can change it before you lose a captured POkemon (that stinks when it happens). You go back to Kanto, and really play the old game all over again, with the old gym leaders stronger. This game rocks! Get it now (at a low price, too). Then, please click "YES". Thanks! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What I've always wanted, flaws aside. First off, to the reviewer Big Joe below. If you're going to be a smarta$$, atleast get your facts straight. I've been playing Mega Man for 12 years, take it from me, the position AND therefore which buttons do what have been changed for the Gamecube version of this game. The "B" button is not on the right on the NES pad (I looked it up on Google), it's on the left and the "A" button is on the right, just like the gc pad. Why the hell would they change that anyway? Just like in Super Mario Bros, you jumped with A in Mega Man and shot with B.
So even if you get somewhat used to it after a while, you still forget it at the most inappropriate moments. Like there's a ceiling with spikes and you jump up and die instead of shooting. And because of the positions you can't jump and shoot as efficient as you could in the original games. Why they have decided to make this change is beyond me. If I had a PS2 and knew about this, I'd buy that version instead hands down just because of this important detail.
But other than the screwed up-controls I think it's a great compilation. I can play Mega Man 1 over and over again, I just can't get enough of it. I had to import MMAC from the US but it was well worth it. The Hori controller I can also recommend for a feeling closer the original NES games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic's major step into 3D. How complicated must it be for Sega to make a game on a console that's still in development at the same time? And yet, the final game is a smash hit that happens to be pretty top-notch. They've pulled through then, I guess.
The game lets you choose to play as 6 different characters (However, you unlock them by playing as Sonic first). We have Sonic (of course), Tails, Amy, Knuckles, E103 Omega, and....Big the Cat...Each of the characters have their own gameplay mechanics, as well as goals and certain levels. Below is the fun factor for each character.
Sonic - The levels are actually pretty straightforward. You simply go from start to finish. And boy was it fun.. It's actually pretty close to the Genesis Sonic games, but in 3D. Collect rings, bash robots, you know..The good stuff. Plus, there are some new level-specific gameplay mechanics included, like Twinkle Park's bumper car riding, and Sky Chase's airplane combat! You may as well buy this game just for Sonic alone. After all, as the title character, he has the most levels to go through.
Tails - More or less like Sonic's gameplay except he has to race Sonic (later, Eggman, in Speed Highway) in each level. It's not as bad as it may sound, because it only just keeps the pace going, which is great, and don't you think it's kind of exciting to find shortcuts when flying?
Knuckles - Rather than going from start to finish, Knuckles has to find 3 Emeralds in each level. So how do you do so? You glide around the place and see if an Emerald is picked up on a radar (REALLY helpful), and they could be hidden in enemies or other places. The only minor (And only MINOR) downside with Knuckles is that there are only about 1 (or 2?) Emeralds throughout the game that could only be found by digging into the ground. I was expecting Knuckles's digging upgrade to be used a bit more specifically for finding Emeralds.
Amy - She isn't as fast as the above 3 characters, but she still isn't a bad pick. Although having the same robot chase her throughout levels is a little cringe-inducing, Amy plays pretty well, as she can attack with her massive hammer.
E103 Omega - Alright. Who expected a robot to be playable in a Sonic game? I certainly haven't, but I'm glad I am. Omega's gameplay involves massive deals of weaponry, as well as being able to hover later on, and do certain tasks in the levels. In Final Egg, for example, you must destroy Sonic dolls. In Emerald Coast, you catch Froggy. In other levels, you must go destoy other Omega robots! I absolutely love playing as this thing, as much as I love playing as the first 3 characters.
Big - Big is a pretty lame downside to this game. He's slow, and you have to go fishing for things. It's as fun as described, and I certainly don't want to go back to playing as him. Sadly, you have to beat the game as all characters if you want to fight the actual last boss, Perfect Chaos, so........
That pretty much covers up the characters. As for everything else, the level design is magnificent and lovingly crafted. Plus, the graphics are awesome for the time, and the soundtrack rocks!
However, Sonic Adventure is not without flaws. The cutscenes aren't amazing, and while the story is nicely done, some bits of dialogue are a bother (THAT'S A CHAOS EMERALD! - Says Knuckles as 2 Chaos Emeralds have been spotted). Oh, yeah, and there's Big the Cat. Nevertheless, these are, of course, minor problems, as the game is so much fun that you'd hardly think about them. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What a great game. I got this game about 2 months ago, and seriously, I have played it almost every day. It is SO much fun! You ride to your town you create on a train. You then move into a tiny house (it is small to start off with, but if you pay back your loan, it can be made to be pretty big). Each town is different. The fruit on the trees is different, the townsfolk are different, and the items you find at the town store are different. On some days, different people will come to your town to sell exclusive things. Also, things happen on different days, like the dog who plays live music on saturday at eight o'clock. That reminds me, the townspeople are all cute little animals, like Vesta the lamb, Quetzal the bird, Carmen and Penny the mice, Lulu the hippo, and Puck and Aurora the penguins, to name a few. Each town can have up to 15 different townspeople living in it, and they can move away at any time. New people move in after they move away though. Sometimes, people will camp out in your town. Also, you and three of your family and friends can have a character in your town. During the day, you can visit the post office, store, police station, mueseum, dump, wishing well, or the townsfolk. You can earn money to buy furniture, clothes, stationary to write the townspeople on, tools, roof paint, flowers, trees, special items, rugs, and wallpaper. You earn this money by selling items you no longer need, doing favors for the townspeople, and digging up buried treasure. You can also design your own clothes! This is a lot of fun. On holidays, the mayor will give you a special gift. During the day, you can also go fishing, catch insects, dig for gyroids (little robot thingys) or buried treasure or fossils (which you can donate to the mueseum), or you can chop down trees, plant trees, or plant flowers. You can also change the town tune, mail letters, shop, and pick up items from the dump or the lost and found at the police station. And to earn extra cash, you can catch fish, and insects and sell them (one fish I caught sold for $15,000)! There is also this turnip trading thing, where this warthog comes and sells turnips on Sunday for really expensive prices and you can sell them for a profit at the store, if you are lucky. You can also sell fruit, eat fruit, and collect fossils, gyroids, rare furniture, sea shells. The time changes like in the real world (not like the sims)! You and the townspeople can wear different clothes and use different umbrellas. Something always happens, whether you are there or not. The seasons change and it rains occasionally. Special events and merchants come to town a lot. Watch out for Crady Redd who sells a rare piece of junk for $11,000 (normally worth like $2,000). Saharah sells carpets and Wendell sells wallpaper. Katrina the forune teller tells fortunes. Oh yeah, and the shop owner's name? Tom Nook. Nice dude. He's who you pay your loan back to. I love talking to the townspeople. They sometimes give you things for FREE. You can shake trees, but watch out for the bees. Mosquitos and cockroaches are annoying too. Well, I think that about covers it. Oh yeah, you can write letters to the townspeople, and even attach a gift. They might write you back and send you a gift. They show your letter off to the other people in town. Also, you can write things on the bulletin board, and be sure to check it to find a rare gift buried in the ground. That about covers it. I reccommend this game to anyone! It's AWESOME!!! Sorry for writing so much! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Relive the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. Be a part of history in Worlds Fair 1893 by acting as an organizer of the fair and sending out your supporters to gain favor with influential people and ultimately securing the exhibits that will be displayed! The organizer who has earned the best reputation by the time the fair begins is the winner!
Worlds Fair 1893 is an area control game played in three rounds. That sounds like it would be a very short game, but theres a lot of decision-making that happens through each of the rounds. On her turn, each player does the following four things:
* Place a supporter in one of 5 different-colored areas
* Play any influential figure cards acquired from your previous turn
* Collect the cards from the area where the supporter was placed. Cards can be either main exhibit cards, influential figure cards, or Midway ticket cards.
* Refill cards in colored areas.
Thematically, each colored area represents some aspect of the 1893 Worlds Fair that made it so popular: great strides were made in the areas of Agriculture, Electricity, Manufacturing, Fine Arts and Transportation. At each turn, players have to make a lot of decisions. Do I want to focus trying to maintain support in one area at the expense of another? Do I have a chance to win influence in this other area when my opponents have more supporters there right now? These are questions that I end up asking on each of my turns. Its not a brain burner, but the amount of strategy that can go into the decision-making aspects of this game feel chess-like. Not only can you plan your move, but you can also look to see what your opponents moves might be and try to thwart their attempts at gaining the support they need.
The game advances throughout each round based on Midway tickets collected by all players collectively. For each midway ticket collected, a little trolley car meeple advances along its track. Once it reaches the end of the track, the round is over and the scoring phase begins!
Players get points for having the most support in an area, but more importantly, players have the option of turning an exhibit card collected during the round into an approved exhibit. Approved exhibits aren't worth anything immediately, but at the end of three rounds, approved exhibits can be worth a lot of points. Worlds Fair 1893 is designed so that players will want to get as many types of approved exhibits as possible because the more sets of different colored exhibits that are made, the more points/reputation players will earn. For example, a set of 3 colored exhibits is worth way more reputation than having just a set of 1 colored exhibit and a set of five different colored exhibits even more still. At the end, players count up how much reputation theyve gained and the player with the most reputation is the winner!
VHS (Pros):
Easy to learn
good introduction to strategy games without causing analysis paralysis
fantastic artwork
Game scales well between 2 players and 4 players and contains board modifications for each grouping
BetaMax (Cons):
plays quickly! (I tend to like longer games)
you may not like it if you don't like some randomness in games. The card refilling around the track may be too random for some players | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Tony2. This game is good, but not awesome. It has replay value, but its no rpg. I personally like it better for nintendo because you get more into the game, as the rider. I skate so i know the whole physics deal, and its really very close to actual life skating, cept for the places of course. Pros - Making money to buy thing like stats and better decks. Great charcters, with different characteristics. much much replay value, i haven't gotten bored yet!!(as of many months) God mode is awesome, and works very well with this game.(God mode is where you are looking over the person or persons) Cons - Easy enough to beat, and once you get it down its easy to do huge tricks. SPECIALS DONT DO MUCH!!! yes the specials don't do much if anythings, because you get tons of points for normal moves. Areas could be more complex, but its not exactly a bad thing to memorize them!
Great game, Great buy!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Prince of Persia - Sands of Time. This is a classical revival of the classic PC platforming game where you started in the dungeon and had to escape upwards to the highest tower to save the princess from the evil vazier.
This 3D version has exactly that type of classic platforming where you essentially go higher and higher up to the top of the tower but the focus is not saving the princess but rather returning the sands of time to the hourglass. The platforming in this game in incredible. It has a great story and presentation. The combat is not that good but you don't have to fight much in the game... and you have the use of the sands of time powers to make the combat easier.
This game is the first of a trilogy in terms of the story. This one is rated T for teen but the others are M for mature.
Definitely get and play this game... and then if your old enough for M rated game than get Warrior Within and Two Towers as well where the combat, platforming, graphics, etc continue to improve and the story of the trilogy is completed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My first F-Zero game looks to be a winner. This is my first Game Boy Advance Game, and so far, it is a blast! This game, unlike many other racing games which I have previously played, is rather addictive, for when I lose at a track, instead of quitting and retrying later, I persist with my often futile efforts. However, this game received only 4 stars out of 5 due to the fact that I am devoid of all clues whatsoever as to how to gain new racers such as the "Sly Joker" and the "Stingray",which I yearn for. Also, utilizing both blast turns and the L and R buttons on curves and corners to turn in unison presents me with a conflict between my brain and my fingers' reaction time, so I frequently use blast turns by themselves, since they are simpler to execute. My currentfavorite racer is Nichi's "Wind Walker," which combines the vital features of speed and agility. However, it lacks in the "power" department. Overall, this game is astonishingly satisfying. Oh, and by the way, did I mention the awesome 3-D, 32-bit graphics? The background scenery is pretty good, but it could use some improvisation. Au contraire, it isn't a true deciding factor in the game, since you cannot truly notice them while attempting evasion of your opponents, staying off of the edge of the tracks, and all of the other various obstacles included in the many tracks, and I don't give a burnt-out microchip, since what I value most highly in a video game has always been gameplay and always will be. Anyway, back to the point. This game provides entertainment to the budding expert gamer, or the video game rookie, of which I am the latter. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Game Boy Advance SP. This new machine does sound better than the old GBA but really its basically the same all it basically is, is a special light in the back a bigger screen and a rechargeable battery. I don't have one yet but i was thinking about getting one just cause my friend is getting one for her birthday. But as soon as i realized there are no new games and just a light, a bigger screen, and a rechargeable bettery i knew i could probably make the ajustments my self. But this GBA SP is great if you bring it places cause its easy to carry and can probably fit in your pocket. It also is good if you get bored on a camping trip or something. Because of the light it is an advantage at night and the recharger make it better for traveling so you don't have to bring betteries. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Genuine Nintendo Controller. This controller functions identically to older GameCube controllers and is a genuine Nintendo product sealed and mint in box. The only noteworthy differences I noticed were the color and length of the cord, which I believe is roughly 4 feet longer than black/indigo/platinum controllers. I found no compatibility issues related to region or type of console.
I at first thought there may be texture/ pressure differences with the buttons, but that is probably because most of my old controllers are worn...I have not used a new controller in a long time.
The X+Y+Start controller reset command still works on this controller. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun for those with patience. I bought Tom and Jerry & the Magic Ring for my kids....ages 5 and 7. They both immediately complained that it was too hard and thus, it sat on the shelf for the last 4 months. I decided to play it myself so that SOMEBODY would play it thru....and I found it to be frustrating too. Some levels are easier than others....but there were at least 4-5 levels that my kids would NOT have had the patience for. The graphics were nice....Tom and Jerry and the other characters were true to form. I'm not sure what age group this game is supposed to be for, but if you are a parent and you are buying this for the age 7 and under group.....be prepared that you will most likely have to play parts of the game for them. As an adult playing the game, I completed it in about an hour and a half (which was great because I didn't have to deal with the passwords (which are just a few numbers) at the end of the levels). Not the best game I've played, but not the worst either. Worth the $7 we payed for it used. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Game Boy Advance Get Reborn. The Game Boy Advance SP is the latest new hardware from Nintendo. This portable gaming system has the exact same inside parts as the original GBA, it is simply redesigned to fit the GBA SP's more compact shape. This reincarnation of the Game Boy was developed to help Nintendo capture the audience of older gamers and also to better compete with the new cell phones that have games on them. The letters "SP" in the name stand for "special."
The GBA SP is noticeably smaller than its predecessor. It is just over 3x3 inches wide, and about 1 inch thick. It is made up of two hinged panels, with the top part being the screen and the bottom part being the standard buttons (the design is similiar to a laptop computer--only smaller). The LCD screen part does not hinge or snap shut, but it is sturdy and does not shake or move when you are playing. The LCD screen is the same size as the original GBA's. The cartridge goes in on the bottom part of the front of the unit. The L and R buttons are still there, but smaller and are located on the back edge behind the other buttons.
The GBA SP comes in the colors platinum and cobalt (metallic blue).
The GBA SP is compatible with almost all existing Game Boy games (including GB Pocket, GB Color, GBA, etc.). Unfortunately, because of the way the game cartridge is inserted upside-down, tilt-sensor games, such as Kirby's Tilt-n-Tumble, will not function properly on the GBA SP. However, rumble games, such as Pokemon Pinball, do indeed work.
Also, all existing accessories will work for this product, including the Card-e reader, the Gamecube link cable, and AC adapters. Instead of two AA batteries, the system uses its own built in lithium-ion battery which Nintendo claims will last 18 hours (10 hours with the light on).
Yes, that's right! The GBA SP has a light on it, which may be the best reason to upgrade. The LCD part of the unit is lighted, allowing you to finally play in low or no light! The screen is lit evenly from all sides, making it look even better than a GBA with an Afterburner installed. The light turns on and off with a button above the controls.
The specs are the same as the GBA, but in case you don't know them, here are the basic ones:
-32-bit processor w/embedded memory
-display approx. 41x61 mm
-resolution 240x160 pixels
-over 32,000 colors displayed simulaneously
In conclusion, I would highly recommend this product, especially if you do not own a Game Boy Advance. This product is targeted at new older-aged gamers, but even if you own a GBA, the [money] might not be a big price to pay for the cool new design, smaller size, and lighted screen. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A must for Rally fans. Rally racing's lack of popularity in the USA continues to baffle me and this game only adds to that puzzlement.
Crisp graphics and detailed sounds are to be expected in any good game. In particular, the in-car view is second-to-none. You actually feel disoriented by the tossing that your car gets from the bumps in the track.
What really sets this game apart from other Rally games is the greater adherence to realism. In other Rally games, the road is widened considerably to make the game approachable. As any Rally fan will attest, in real Rallying, the road is two cars wide at best. This game captures this claustrophobia better than any other.
You will not find a better Rally game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Never thought I'd ever see it on a handheld. Thanks to the horsepower of the GBA, we can finally play Doom (and now a host of other first person shooters) on the go. A near acurate port of the PC classic, we get just about everything from the original, including all the weapons (including the beloved chainsaw), all of the power ups, and some tight control. However, there are quite a few down points here: not all the enemies are present here, and some of the levels have been re-designed, but that can be forgiven. What can't be is the fact that the color of the blood has been changed from red to green so the game can warrant a Teen rating. While it really isn't that much of a downfall of the game, it is a personal gripe of mine that just bothers me. However, all pentagrams are here and accounted for. Also, due to the fact the GBA itself isn't backlit, there are parts of the game where you'll hardly be able to see anything due to the fact the room or corridor is so dark, which is the game's real biggest flaw. Doom's saving grace is the link-up mode with another player, which means some nice death matches or team ups on the go. All in all, with the current expanding library of first person shooters on the GBA, Doom is one of the best, and if you love FPS games then this should be in your GBA library. Look out for Doom 2 for the GBA which is coming out soon. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
As long as some guy (in jeans) hasn't reviewed this. I believe that I can speak for everyone, except for some guy (in jeans), that this game is completely rad. Not only are the creatures totally bad, but the game itself is not at all sad. Now I know what you're thinking, this is just some fad. But you have to realize it wasn't made in Trinidad. All in all, you won't be mad, unless you mix a striped shirt with pants of plaid. So out buy this game even if your name's Chad. But I wouldn't spend the money if you're name is Chad. If some guy (in jeans) reviews this game...please pay no attention to it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good replacements... if you need em. I bought these cables because the component cables for the Gamecube can no longer be found at a decent price. I figured S-Video cables should still provide as clean an image as anything. But, in all honesty... I am disappointed. I paid about $10 for mine, which I think is a fair price, but I'm just not seeing that great of a difference in image quality. I'm kind of wishing I had just stuck with the composite cables that come with the system. Honestly, the Gamecube never really had problems in the graphics area, so no matter what cables you use, it should still look good.
At best, I would say that these cables would be a good replacement for existing worn-out composite cables. Other than that, save your money and buy a Wii which will play Gamecube games in 480p progressive scan mode. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Idea, but TERRIBLE quality. I feel a need to share my experiences regarding this system in hopes of preventing someone out there a lot of anguish. I own a video game store and started out selling these consoles. Yobo has a great idea here, and when the unit works, it is generally pretty faithful to the original. Unfortunately, the word "quality" is not in their vocabulary. I'll give you some statistics from my own experiences in selling these. I started out with 10 consoles. Three didn't work straight out of the box. Each console comes with two controllers, times 10 systems = 20 total controllers. Of these 20, 5 didn't work out of the box, another 12 broke within the first week or two of use. The 'D' pad controller is what breaks on them. Four out of twenty total light guns didn't work out of the box. The unit comes with no paper work or warranty information of ANY kind. We, however, had a warranty through our distributor so we were able to get replacements on the defective parts. However, out of all the replacements I got back, about 50% did not work or broke within the first week or so. My distributor even told me a story that one unit blew up and burst in to flames when it was plugged in! I am not alone in my experiences with this unit. Our distributor told us that it is an ongoing problem that most people have with Yobo. We have since discontinued selling this product, but are still having to replace parts for customers. If you are looking for a system that will play NES & SNES games, try the Retro-Duo system. So far, from my experience, it seems to be much better quality and it will also accept the original SNES controllers. Additionally, I have never been able to get a response from Yobo regarding any of these issues, so you will unlikely have any sort of recourse from them. I hope this information saves someone out there from all the grief that I have endured from this company.
Good Luck | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best you'll probably ever find with Rare gone. GRAPHICS:10.0/10.0
NEVER IN GAMING HISTORY have graphics on a home console looked this sharp! Incredibly realistic! Everything is detailed down to the dust particles on various surfaces and textures! Facial expression, perfect voice recognition and mouth movements fit the words exactly right! Everything about the game is beyond beautiful, It's damn near photo realistic!
SOUND:10.0/10.0
Gunshots all sound different and as realistic as possible, speech never faulters or sounds slurry, plenty more back ground sounds add to the enviorment, and a bulls-eye musical score (the bond theme makes a comeback at last) make Nightfire a joy to watch as well as listen to!
SINGLE PLAYER MODE:9.0/10.0
Can you say,"by far the best single player mode since the n64's Perfect Dark?" You can? Well you speak the truth my brother! Despite the fact it only has 12 levels, those levels are extremely long, and full of guns, gadgets, and vehicles.(not forgetting the VIRTUALLY BEUTIFUL WOMEN)(ha ha! Virtually!pardon the pun). Anyways... 5 fast paced stationary or full control driving levels,(including getting to reek havok in the jungle on an SUV), And the other 7 being funner than .. first person levels,inluding places like a skyscraper, an austrian castle, an island launch station, and SPACE!!! yes, SPACE!!! enjoy! you'll be at it a while trying to beat it on all 3 difficulties!
MULTIPLAYER: 8.5/10.0
Not quite Perfect Dark, but still plenty of options to keep you happy for a long time! Up to 4 players,(of course),and up to 6 AI bots make for plenty of possibilities,8 arenas,9 weapon presets, and about 12 scenarios add to the fun also, not to mention a whopping about 25 character skins (some have to be unlocked)! If only you could completely customize the weapons in the match, the presets are good, but if you want many different weapons, select the normal preset. Pretty good overall.
OVERALL PRESENTAION:9.0/10.0
In conclusion,EA has finally done it and created an enjoyable first-person shooter using the 007 license. I see great things on the horizon for EA, which I crown the most likely replacement for Rare who as you may know was bought out by Microsoft leaving Sony and Nintendo fans in the dust.(damn you microsoft)! I hope my review was helpful enough so that you by this joy of a disc no matter what system you own and not miss out on the game of the year 2002! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Packed with excitement. Handheld Video Pinball Games With A Tracking Screen
1. Dream Pinball DS
2. Sonic Pinball GBA
3. PacMan Pinball GBA
4. Pinball Tycoon GBA
5. Kirby's Pinball GB
6. Pinball of the Dead GBA
Handheld Video Pinball Games With A Stationary Screen
1. Metroid Pinball DS
2. Mario Pinball GBA
If it were not for Metroid Pinball for it is the king of all handheld video pinball games because it has a stationary screen which more emulates the early game arcades feel of a wooden pinball machine than the tracking screen handheld video pinball games, and because it has a rumble pak, which I would give 7 out of 5 stars, I would give this game 5 stars. That is why I only give this game 4 stars.
Pac Man Pinball brings the player to a tracking screen rather than a stationary screen of a choice of two tables, the traditional PacMan themed table and a Haunted Pirate Ship screen. The Haunted Pirate Ship screen is my favourite one of the two.
There are plenty of surprises as new worlds, strange games, and strange challenges emerge in this typically labyrinthian pac man themed pinball video game. PacMan himself is the video ball and rolls around the screen attacking ghost monsters eating regular pellets and power pellets and generally bouncing and rolling around the video screen.
The music on this is not as good as the music on Sonic Pinball. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An Experienced Gamer Review. Since I was young, Ive played a load of video games and various systems. I will have to say that the Dreamcast is my favorite system of all time. It is better than the PS2 in my humble opinion. The graphics are beautiful on most of the games and the sports titles by Visual Concepts destroy whatever EA sports had. I used to be EA Sports' biggest fan until I played NFL and NBA 2K1. Those games totally blew me away. The Fighting games are incredible and look true to the arcade versions. With the DC going out with a huge bang, pick one up and some of the great titles like Virtual Tennis, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Daytona USA and the various sports games. With a great game list going into E3, I'm hoping everyone will see that Sega has the best system out there. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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