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a missleading game. Well, I guess I will start out with what I liked about this game. I found that I got into the game right away and that it was very entertaining. I liked that it had a more classic RPG fighting system where it is turned based. It is also quiet entertaining to watch the little movie clips and see how the game designers intergrated them into the game.
Now for the parts I didn't like. First off, after reading the box, I expected to either play on the side of good or the side of evil. By this I mean that I was wanting to play an RPG with the evil characters. After all that was the impression I got from the box. However, this is not the case. You must play the game on the side of good to unlock the Evil Mode Chapters. After you do this, you get to FIGHT, yes only FIGHT as the evil characters. There is no RPG for the evil side just fighting as them. To me this was BIG let down because I was expecting a great new take on the LOTR thing and I got let down big time. Also, I find that the game was made so that your party shouldnt get fully whiped out. For example, SPOILER , When in Moria Gandalf joins your party for one battle (im not going to say what battle but if you think hard enough you will guess right) and he is the character who basically wins that entire battle for you.
Overall. I would say the game is worth a try, but I would rent it first before buying it. It is a good game but it let me down with what I would classify as Misleading (or False) advertizing. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Too Bad About This Game. Okay I am a huge fan of the films and decided to check out the game LOTR-ROTK by EA Games, Seemed great, the price was great too!, Too bad it doesn't work, this game won't even run after being installed, I checked out some on-line support and although I have video/DX.9 installed this game still won't work. Too bad I am returning the game, so buyer beware make sure you really check out system requirements (that's still no guarantee) The only thing I've noticed is that similar writers have had this problem as well, Well here's a head's up to EA Games, take it easy on all the technical stuff guys, we just wanna play ok? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I've played this game. I've played this game, well... nice and clear graphics, astounding sound, excellent gameplay and AI, team play, multiplayer! What else?
Rogue Spear is the demonstration of what GBA can do besides usual platform-jump-and-catch-the-coins games, it's not a simplified porting of an existent retro-game but it's all new, and without comparable GBA titles at this moment.
Perhaps someone here, who has managed to test Rogue Spear GBA before it was released (Feb 11th ?), can't even **imagine** (since it's all he can do with a game he CAN'T have played) that you can be captured inside an action which is framed in a 1.5 x 1 " screen, but I swear it's true!
A must-own. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Patience, Patience, Patience. I'll admit, I didn't think much of this game when I first picked it up. The graphics are not flashy, the presentation is sort of bare-bones, there is no training mode and the mechanics of the game are wildly different from other popular wrestling games. But, give it about two hours.... wow! Not only the best GBA game, but maybe the best game I've bought all year! First of all, if you just practice, you will be able to figure out the game play. It's all about timing. Also, everything is based on percentages, or sort of virtual "dice rolls", almost like a pencil-and-paper RPG, so not everything works everytime. Personally, I've really gotten to like this aspect of the game, as each match is always a challenge and always something different. Also, while the graphics aren't snazzy, there is a lot of animation in the game... there are a vast variety of move. Also, each characters really looks very different. There is a ton of variety. Actually, even if you never played the game, the Create a Wrestler mode is so much fun, you can make almost any imaginable wrestler and set him up with all sorts of "real" wrestling moves. This game will require patience, and younger players might get frustrated with it, but it's almost like an RPG, it's so deep and well thought out. Give it a fair chance. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best games I've ever played. It's rare for me to spend a lot of time on any one game; I'm just not a huge gamer. That said, I've recently been picking up a few Gamecube games for my Wii, and Paper Mario TTYD blew me away.
Gameplay is fairly simple and easy; the turn-based battles are great for someone like me who won't spend hours trying to master perfect button sequences to launch special moves. The characters are entertaining, and at times it seems more like reading a novel than playing a game, one that the writers had a lot of fun with (I've found myself laughing at the game more than once).
I'm about 20 hours into the game and I would consider this one of the top 3 video games I've ever played. I'm definitely looking forward to checking out Super Paper Mario after I finish.
Edit: I've long since finished the game (it took about 50 hours, I think...time well spent!) I now have several dozen Wii titles, but with the exception of Wii Sports and Trauma Center, none of them even come close to this game. (Including, unfortunately, Super Paper Mario; it was a neat idea, but the execution falls far short of Thousand Year Door). If you have a Wii or Gamecube and don't mind reading well-written dialogue, you -need- this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mario Baseball, safe or out. Mario Baseball is fortunately safe but only because it was a tie. Sure it has all the elements a good game needs but some of the stuff in here is so annoying. It has all the main Mario characters with some side ones such as Goomba, Paratroopa, and a lot of other ones. The hitting system has no targeting system, which means that all you have to care about is the timing and where the batter is standing. The pitcher only controls the speed of the ball and where it goes. The game has all kinds of wacky things such as Chain Chomps in the fields, power shots for fielding and batting such as sending a fireball across the field or pitching a curving bananna across home plate. The baserunning seems like crap at first but it actually works to the extent that you can have your players run and steal when you want them to. Pitching is kind of hard at first but once you get the hang of it, you'll hear the umpire saying "Strike, out!" all the time. Each player has unique abilities in the field such as quick reflexes or making a spectacular diving play. Fielding is so annoying that I just turned it to auto so the comps can do it all for me. Multi-player is only two player for the exhibition but you can do 4 people in mini-games or in toy field. Multi-player in exhibition isn't that fun because it's a race to see who can choose all the good players first such as Bowser who can easily get a homerun every time he hits. They should have a turn based choosing system where one person chooses a guy then the next person chooses a guy and so on and so forth. This has become so bothersome that me and my brother have designated characters(Like he gets Mario and I get Luigi) when we play against each other. Exhibition is a regular baseball game(You can change all sorts of options such as innings,mercy,who hits first, and more) with Chain Chomps and Pirahna plants in the field which can turn a single into a double or triple and possibly even a home run. Challenge is probably the best thing in this game. You choose a team captain who has preselected team members who fit in that team caaptain's world. Such as Yoshi having Shy guys and Mario having Piantas. You play through all the other teams to get ready for the showdown with Bowser. Each game is 3 innings(Except for Bowser's which is 5 innings) and you get people on the other team if you impress them such as finishing the inning with the enemy team using only 3 batters or just getting a plain hit. You can play mini-games along the way to get coins to buy items like the power bat which makes you hit farther. Your players can improve along the way and you can unlock people for exhibition mode if you beat certain difficulties in challenge. Toy field is where each player tries to get the most coins through fielding, batting, and pitching. I don't do this mode that much because the enemies know where the ball is going to go before the batter even hits it while you sit there thinking about where the stupid ball is going to go next. There are a bunch of mini-games from a version of a home run derby to a baserunning coin collector game, each with four difficulties and their own high scores. Practice is a great way to increase your skills with things such as free batting, pitching, fielding, or if you're just wondering how to do stuff in the game. Everything from bunting the ball to throwing a super charge pitch. And you can look at records of exhibition games, challenge, and all the other game modes. Some of the later difficulties such as the last one are kind of rigged so there's no point in even facing them. Even though there are only six fields to play on, this game never seems to get boring (Unless you play like 10 hours a day). Even though it has bad points, it's a great game and a must have. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fantastic.. near perfection. I'm not a huge football fan. And I rarely buy sport games, but everything I heard about this game made me buy it and I wasn't disappointed in the least.
I played every facet of this game with a great deal of enjoyment. They just did everything right this time. It looks great, sounds perfect, plays just as it should, and just makes you want to play "one more game" before shutting it off.
Obviously Madden on the PS2 looks slightly better, but the two games are very different. I just don't get into Madden as much as I do NFL2K1. What really kills me about Madden is the incessant gibberish coming from their play-by-play announcing. I'll gladly take a bunch of nobodys that know how to make it seem real rather than the "name brands" they got for Madden who are just reading a handful of lines that get fired out almost randomly.
I played a full season of NFL2K1 and it felt great. A must by for anyone that enjoys football in even the smallest amount. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
nice compilation CD. I remember all of the Sonic games from the Genesis days and I must say that playing Sonic brings back memories, especially the first Sonic. Some of the old cheats, codes and shortcuts apply to the Nintendo Gamecube and that's a good thing. But I like to play every single level of the games, no skipping.
However, Sonic Spinball can be a long and tedious game. I love pinball like the next person, but Sonic Spinball can be a bit irritating as you try to collect the crystal and defeat the master. Sonic 3D I just completely ignored (I'm really not into 3D). I played "Dr. Robotnik Mean Bean Machine" and it's cool. But I rather play Sonic 1, 2 and 3. I haven't played Sonic and Knuckles that much.
So if you want to go back in time (or just miss playing Sonic), I recommend this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I CAN'T WAIT. This game is going to be awesome! It's not just going to be battling in star ships. It's a whole new adventure on Dino Planet! The graphics look amazing (you can see individual hairs on Fox)! It looks like the game will have "z" targeting when battling against enemies, just like the Zelda games for N64. This game is going to be more like an RPG, but I'm pretty sure you'll still get to fly in ships. It's just not the main focus of the game anymore. Plus, it's made by Rare! One of the best video game creatures besides Nintendo. They've made some of my favorite games like Donkey Kong. This game is going to be nothing short of amazing! It's a must play in my opinion! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nostalgia feels great. I purchased the Gameboy Advance SP a little while ago. I was feeling a bit nostalgic and then it hit me, like a shoe at a rooster, I was of my fence and on the ground. My first thought was, Ebay. I proceeded to type in Ebay(dot)com. At first the experience was great, but as I progressed my feelings deteriorated into pure hate. Ebay sucks! The interface, interactivity, and seller availability is shabby and poor. From there I went to google shop, but there were too many hits on Gameboy Advance. It wasn't helpful. Lastly, i was directed to Amazon. I absolutely love the interface and the myriad of options Amazon has. Its like this website is a junle somewhere in South America, and all the products are the many different organisms that inhabit it. Whatever the case I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I will definately be coming back to buy more products from Amazon.
PS. Everyone should buy a Gameboy AdvanceSP | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Almost Perfect... but totally not. For all accounts, when I use this knockoff, I don't realize I'm using a knockoff. It feels just like the real deal for the most part, especially the L and R triggers, which feel exactly like the real thing. The issues are with the D-pad, which they obviously put no effort into, even though sometimes it IS necessary to use it, and the Z button, which is the button that feels the most "wrong" on the whole thing. For 8 bucks, I'm happy with it. Just wish the d-pad worked correctly...
EDIT: Despite everything in my above review being true, the control stick (i.e. the most important part of any game controller) has worn out after only a few months of use. The lack of durability makes this product impossible to recommend. For skeptics, I bought two of these and the control sticks on BOTH of them are essentially broken. Avoid this product. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't even bother with anything else, this is what you want. I bought my floodlight per recommendations I've read here at Amazon.com and I've never looked back. Brilliant illumination. My games look so much richer now, even my flourescent lights in the bathroom can't compete. I previously had a worm light to hold me over until the Afterburner internal light was in stock, but after reading many disappointing reviews for it (Afterburner) I decided to find another solution. The worm light is a joke!!! You're constantly fighting glare.
The downside is that the light does eat up batteries rather quickly. I bought rechargables. The weight is significant when comparing the gameboy with the light and without, but it isn't an issue as I got use to it rather quickly. My 3yr old plays my gameboy and he has no trouble with the weight. Another drawback is of course that it loses some of its portability and I already had a carrying case in which it wouldn't fit until I did a modification.
The bottom line, if you already have a Gameboy Advance and need a light, get the Floodlight. If you are looking to get a Gameboy Advance and a lighting solution, wait til March for the Gameboy Advance SP which has a sleek no compact design, built in light, and built in rechargable batteries (10hrs with light, 18hrs without) for $... which is steal when considering I paid $... for the Gameboy, $... for the floodlight, $... for rechargable batteries + charger = $...and it is nowhere near as portable. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
great. This cord is the most convenient accessory for the gamecube I've seen yet. I would always get so frustrated when I took my cube to my friends house and their tv wouldnt have the right connections or their tv remote wouldn't have a video mode button so I ended up playing their ps2 (hiss). Plus my tv didn't have the adequate audio connections on it and I had to use my vcr which would be a pain to haul around since they don't make carrying cases for it (lol) But anyway, with this product, you hook it into the tv's cable, hook the other side to the antenna cable cord, and plug it in where the cord for the audio plugs went. And you don't have to use the video mode. It is so simple to hook in any body could do it. Although it takes a little longer to unhook than the audio plug, it is worth it. I haven't noticed any difference in the sound, gameplay, or graphics either. If you haul your cube around or if you hate that stupid video mode, 15 bucks is worth saving so much frustration and inconvenience. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The N64's Best Is Back. Easily one of the most popular games in the Nintendo GameCube library, Super Smash Bros. Melee really delivers.
The starting roster of characters is a healthy improvement over the N64 version's. And as before, a number of extra characters may also be unlocked. When the number of "VS." matches played or the cumulative time of "VS." matches played hits certain milestones, the winner of the match is challenged by the new (computer-controlled) character. Certain single-player accomplishments can also trigger the challenges.
New in this sequel is the ability to charge (hold) smash attacks. This not only makes the attack stronger, but it also gives you more control over the timing of the attack.
Another new maneuver is the forward+B special attack. In addition to the up+B and down+B attacks, the neutral+B and forward+B attacks have been disambiguated. For example, Ness' PK Fire has been reassigned to forward+B, and neutral+B is a different special attack. This can be difficult to adjust to for long-time N64 gamers, but with time old habits can be broken.
It is also possible to dodge in midair now. Something like a midair counterpart to rolling on the ground, this is a quick way to get out of danger.
The new "Event Mode" can be difficult at times. For example, in Event #36, you control Ness and must dispatch five foes in succession. Such tasks should provide a healthy challenge for all but the most skilled of gamers.
Some of the new levels don't seem very well-designed, but this is a minor criticism at worst because level selection is an option. Character balance seems mostly okay, though many complain that Roy and Marth of Fire Emblem fame are overpowered. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Old school gaming. So, I decided to break out my old Sega Genesis for old times sake. I mean, PS2's and XBoxes no doubt have the best graphics, storytelling, and user control the gaming world has ever seen, but SEGA has the dynasty of gaming- SONIC! Not to mention the old school house of Mario, Yoshi, and Kirby, courtesy of Nintendo. But, no one under 20 is going to understand what I'm talking about, so getting back to my point...I realize that my original controller isn't working correctly. I completely freak? I would have to buy a time-machine, and go back to 1993 to find a store that sells old Sega/Sega Genesis controllers. But, alas, my trusty Amazon.com is always there to save the day. The controller's designed for the original Sega, but works fine with Genesis and Saturn. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One word: ATMOSPHERE. I thought that the original Legacy of Kain was great. When the sequel came out, I couldn't wait. This game has more atmosphere than anything I've seen. From beginning to end I was immersed in a dark, horrific landscape complete with disturbing visuals and haunting sounds coming from everywhere and nowhere. The sequel improved immensely upon the original with a much more fluid landscape and virtually NO LOADING TIME. Graphics were amazing and the cut scenes could have been put together to make an animated short. My only complaint is that the end made me so anxious for a sequel, but that just tells you how great of a game this is. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I just got this today and I was so glad, but a little wary at the same time. I just got this today and I was so glad, but a little wary at the same time. My sister used to have this game, but she removed the sticker stating what the game was... And she got the game when it actually came out which was YEARS ago so I have no idea what the actual game sticker looks like. So I was only wary if it was legit, and it is which I was glad. (I may not remember the sticker, but I do remember seeing the gameboy player and the Alphadream Corporation's logo before the game's start screen so I know it's legit.) This game was good even though I never got to finish it. So after YEARS and YEARS of not playing it maybe I will get to finish it!
I only got the cartridge, but really that is all you need. So if you don't want to play a bunch of money for the box and instruction manual included then the cartridge is good choice for you. If you want to know the start of the Mario & Luigi series of games or even get into it then you should definitely play this game!
Also another pro of this game is Luigi. That is all you need to know (imo). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic Adventures. Sonic Adventure is an amazing game for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999 this game is a success to the 2d Sonic games but now with added story.
Characters: Sonic adventure is where we play as any of the characters starting with Sonic then Tails and Knuckles with better abilities for example Knuckles can dig under ground. Amy Rose returns from her Sonic Cd debut with abilities that require her hammer. Big the cat has nothing interesting except for fishing. Then there's Gamma Dr Robotniks newest robot with abilities. When u beat all the character stories unlock the Super Sonic story.
Story: On Angel Island, an island floating above Earth. The Knuckles Tribe's ruler Pachacamac plans for world domination. His daughter Tikal enters a shrine, discovering the Chaos Emeralds and the Master Emerald, a group of mysterious emeralds with unlimited power. She befriends a peaceful entity known as Chaos, the guardian of the emeralds, as well as the Chao. Despite warnings from Tikal, Pachacamac and the tribe run into the shrine. However, Chaos transforms into Perfect Chaos, destroying the island and killing everyone there. Following Chaos' attack, Tikal seals the entity and herself inside the Master Emerald.
Three thousand years later, Knuckles the Echidna guards the Master Emerald on the floating Angel Island when the evil scientist Doctor Eggman sets free Chaos. The Master Emerald is shattered and Angel Island plunges into the sea, causing the Master Emerald's shards and the seven Chaos Emeralds to be scattered. Resolving to search for the shards of the Master Emerald, Knuckles sets off. In Station Square, Sonic the Hedgehog sets off and defeats Chaos after witnessing an attack by the police. Miles "Tails" Prower tests his Chaos Emerald-powered airplane, only to crash on the beach of Emerald Coast. After Sonic rescues Tails, they go to his workshop in the Mystic Ruins, where they are confronted by Eggman. The mad scientist uses Tails' emerald to transform Chaos and he reveals his ultimate plan: with the power harnessed from the Emeralds, Chaos will eventually become invincible and destroy Station Square and Eggman will build Robotnikland over the city's ruins. Sonic and Tails set off searching for emeralds to prevent Eggman from getting them first, but eventually lose the ones they find to Dr. Eggman and Chaos. Dr. Eggman escapes in his airship, the Egg Carrier, which shoots down Sonic and Tails's pursuing plane.
After Eggman activates E-102 Gamma and fights E-101 Beta during his training, Eggman orders the rest of the E-Series robots to search for Froggy, a frog who has eaten Chaos's tail as well as a Chaos Emerald. Gamma finds Froggy but is chased back to the ship by Froggy's owner Big the Cat. After his crash, Tails finds another emerald and uses it to prepare the Tornado II plane to find Sonic while Sonic lands in Station Square once again. While lamenting her time with Sonic, Amy Rose discovers a Flicky bird and names him Birdie. However, Eggman, having discovered Birdie's location, dispatches his robot Zero to chase the Flicky down. After Sonic turns down an offer to protect Birdie, Zero captures Amy and Birdies and detains them both on Eggman's ship, the Egg Carrier. Sonic and Tails board the Tornado II and infiltrates the Egg Carrier. Knuckles also boards the aircraft after collecting pieces of the Master Emerald and seeing an image of the Egg Carrier in the emerald.
On board the Egg Carrier, Eggman removes the E-Series robots and stations Gamma in Amy's cell. However, Gamma witnesses Beta being rebuilt, Amy convinces him that Gamma should not work for Eggman, as he is an enemy. In a confusion of newly discovered emotions, Gamma releases Amy and Birdie. While being chased by Zero, Amy goes to the ship's deck. Meanwhile, Sonic and Tails confront Eggman, but Gamma is dispatched to attack Sonic. Despite attacking Sonic with lasers, Sonic defeats Gamma, but Amy interferes and has Sonic spare Gamma. Gamma, understanding that Eggman is an enemy, decides to follow the others. The ship loses altitude and Tails, Amy, and Gamma flee, while Sonic restores the ship to its original form. Sonic is confronted by Chaos, who now has six Chaos Emeralds, and defeats it once more before pursuing Eggman. Meanwhile, Knuckles steals back the six Chaos Emeralds and Big uses the Tornado II; they both flee from the ship as it crashes.
Gamma decides to track down his brother robots. After freeing the animals inside the robots, he goes to the Egg Carrier and confronts Beta, in his rebuilt form. Beta uses lasers and missiles to attack Gamma, only to be defeated once more by Gamma. However, the fight also causes Gamma to be destroyed and Birdie's parents are released. Returning to the Egg Carrier, Amy reunites Birdie with its family, but she is confronted by Zero after he knocks down the Flicky. After avoiding contact with Zero's lasers, Amy defeats the robot by using her Piko Piko Hammer and the electrical fences. She sees Birdie and his family off, much to her happiness, and vows to try her best. Sonic and Tails, meanwhile, defeat Eggman in the Egg Viper and Egg Walker, respectively.
A day later, Knuckles restores the shards of the Master Emerald, but Angel Island collapses into the sea once again when Chaos attacks him and Dr. Eggman. Chaos absorbs the 6 Chaos Emeralds and locates the seventh aboard the Tornado II, which crashed after Big used it to escape the Egg Carrier. With all the Chaos Emeralds, Chaos transforms into Perfect Chaos, depleting the Chaos Emeralds of their negative energy, and flooding and destroying Station Square. Tikal appears, having taken each main character into the past numerous times beforehand, demanding that Chaos must be sealed back in the Master Emerald. Sonic objects, saying that Chaos's heart would still be filled with anger and sadness if he were to be sealed inside the Master Emerald. Sonic's friends cheer him on, and Sonic uses the Chaos Emeralds' still-present positive energy to become Super Sonic and face off against Perfect Chaos. Following Chaos' defeat, Sonic discovers that the Chao he once was guardian of now live in Station Square, so he leaves them on Earth to live there. United with Tikal, Chaos peacefully departs to the past. The game ends with Sonic chasing after the fleeing Dr. Eggman.
Music: Sonic Adventure shows new music from crush 40 as well as old music from another Sonic game.
In this game we get powerups and upgrades for Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Gamma,& Big the cat.
When u played all the story's u unlock final story where chaos has all 7 emeralds and u must defeat him.
Controls: This games controls are easy to get use to once u start playing it.
Abilities: Sonic has his spindash on a seperate button as well as introducing the light speed dash. Tails can fly and with upgrades can do an awesome tail spin attack. Knuckles has a triple punch combo glide and with upgrades he can dig underground. Amy has her hammer attack a double jump with upgrades an make her hammer bigger and a hammer spin attack. Gamma has the ability to shoot obstacles for extra time with upgrades he can shoot more targets and fly. Big has nothing special but fishing even with upgrades he can float on water.
Boss fights are Awesome and great since your fighting both Dr. Robotnik and Chaos and his transformed states.
overal sonic adventure has kept and added features of the classic sonic series.
Story: 5/5
Music: 5/5
Chracters: 5/5
Abilities: 5/5
Controls: 5/5
Game overal: this game gets a 10/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
CASTLEVANIA RETURNS. Finally Konami is back on track with the castlevnia series. Personally I think that the Gameboy Advance is the best thing to happen to video games in years and castlevania: circle of the moon is proof. Throughout the castlevania legacy, only a hand full of games harnessed that classic feel. The balance of the original games on the NES was lost for some time. What few realize is that the main character should not be allowed to whip in all directions or have a 3D enviorment to roam. The classic castlevania's had a limited attack range, with scrolling that went from lef to right, and thats what made game great. Castlevania: Circle of the moon does just that. Like the great Dracula X for the PC engine, Circle of the Moon is a deep RPG/Action side scroller. A now endangered species for video games. The game begins with the ressurection of Dracula. Castlevania's graphics are quality 32-bit and sized for the GBA. The sound is also excellent for a cart the size of castlevania circle of the moon. The game is both long and in depth. there are even different paths and characters to play, so the reply value of this game remains high. All of the staple elements of the series are present, including hearts, secondary weapons, and various levels of whips. New Magic abilities give a more advanced RPG feel to this game. Overall, I was suprised. This game is gold, and I wish that I could thak konami for making it. Castlevania returns as a great nostalgic journey into the mastery of the 2D side-scroller. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
On Gamecube they sold very few copies Making RE2 & RE3 EXTREAMLY RARE! RARE=big money too collectors. RESIDENT EVIL 2 AND 3 ARE AN EXTREAMLY RARE FIND ON GAMECUBE!!! MEANS IT WILL COST UP TOO $70 used and $500 new!
Gameplay on Resident Evil 2- its a decent game better then code veronica and both outbreaks,re5,survivor and dead aim. but not as good as 0,1,3,4 and 6.
to start with you get Leon or Clair and their great members in the franchise beat it 6 times and play as a piece of tofu in a mini game.strange I know. Beat it 10 times and Hunk The umbrela Head of security mini game is unlocked too play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I cheat and I'm... well... sure, I'm Proud of it. To be honest, there's a slice of the video game masses that believe that all types of cheating is wrong when it comes to video games, and, respectfully, maybe they're right. But there are times where you can't just use "hard work" to get all you need in a game. For example, you're playing Poke'mon Sapphire or Ruby. There are not as many people who are out there patiently waiting for you to come and trade them. How are you going to get the Pokemon from other versions? And so, I introduce the sleek, intuitive Gameshark (Sp). Holding codes for hundreds of games, it can provide advantages for those who just need a little extra item or those who get down and dirty andwant to get it all the easy way. That's me, by the way. I like playing the game through and doing the best until I beat it. Then you can just push a few buttons and.. bada-bing! Super Power-ups! With this great thing, anything is possible! Get yours today! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sometimes You Just Can't Figure Out Where To Start. ...and starting at the begining won't help much in this case. I kept delaying reviewing "Evolution 2: Far Off Promise" because to put it frankly, I didn't know what to make of it! I thought the first game was one of the best RPG's I've played because although the story wasn't as developed as some RPG's (Like "Final Fantasy," "Grandia," and "Skies of Arcadia!"), but the gameplay shined through and proved that gameplay DOES make a difference in a RPG! And while the gameplay is improved (If not the same in some spots), and the story is better developed, there are some changes that MUST be delt with here!!! First those annoying random dungens are gone. Now this good because now you can make a maps, but it's also bad because if you play this enough times getting through the dungens won't be a challenge because there's nothing new here that you havn't seen before! And just as a side note there are also secret doors in the dungens you can locate with the rumble pack! Now as far as the charicters go, Sting didn't pull a "Squaresoft" and start with a new cast and because of this we now have Mag, Linear, Gre, Chain, and Pepper for a second time around! And there's nothing wrong with that! Graphics are of course great! Now for some reason even though we have all these advanced stuff the game was strangly not as fun to play as the last one! I don't know why but for some reason I just didn't find myself getting it this game as much as the last game! I still recomend this game to anyone who liked the first one! But since I still don't compleatly know what to make out of this then you be the judge on if this is better or not! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Agent Under Fire. I remember when Goldeneye first came out on Nintendo64. That was an amazing game. It was fun to play over and over again. The multiplayer neared perfection. Agent Under Fire on the other hand is a much less exciting Bond game. Overall the weapons aren't very cool. As other people have mentioned the game is extremely short. While Goldeneye had a great multiplayer, Agent Under Fire's is a disaster. The multiplayer levels are so tiny. It just isn't fun playing in an area so small. The BOTS are a nice addition, but it is not enough to make up for terrible arenas. I don't recommend buying this game because you will only play it once and then throw it in a closet. Absolutely no replay value what so ever. The multiplayer just plain ... I hope that the new Bond game, Nightfire, is much better. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best hand held system there is. The GBA is the best hand held system there is, in my opinion, because it...has the ability of a PSOne (even if the length of the games are alittle shorter) and it is completely backwards compatable. It'll play the games of GB, GB Pocket, GB Color, and the GB Advance games of course. So...if you have old games you want to play, you don't have to use an old system, this one still works. The con I can think of is..no back lighting. But the GBA SP has front lighting, so that's being solve I guess. But if this is all you can afford, I'd grab it becuase it's good for on the go gaming. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wonderful. I loved this product for my Granddaughter. It is easy for her to care for as a five year old. it is pretty and the games are great. I make sure to choose age-appropiate games and she has lots of fun. I had been worried that she might get "addicted" but no problems there either. She plays for awhile and laughs out loud at times whilst other times she cries out in frustration but good humoredly; then she puts it down and runs off to play healthy children's activities. It is just great as a wind-down time for her and it teaches her to try hard but to not always expect to win every game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Impressions after finishing my first season. I just finished playing my first dynasty season in NCAA Football 2005 on the GameCube and I was pleased with game. I'm not going to go over the details of all new features, but give you my impression of the game compared to last year.
First, the graphics are pretty much the same. They have more detail in the crowd, but the players don't look anymore realistic than they did last year. This is mostly a limitation of being a console game. If they'd release this on the PC, I'm sure the graphics would be amazing (hint, hint EA). Apart from the players, the rest of the graphics look more polished than they did last year.
The new gameplay features are interesting, but I really don't think they make much of a difference in the game. The home field advantage is nice, but it didn't seem to affect my team, positively or negatively.
The matchup stick is an interesting feature, but I don't know that it belongs in the game. It is great to see what DBs are worn out or lacking confidence, but isn't that cheating? I don't get to see what play they called, so why should I get to see how a player is doing other than by observing their performance? I used the matchup stick a lot at first, but I lost interest in as the season played out.
They did make some improvements to the passing game, but the game still features rushing more.
The voiceovers are the same as last year (and the year before). It would be nice if they changed some every year.
One thing they didn't do was fix the bugs from previous seasons. There is a bug where if you gain too many yards in a season, it turns it into a negative number. One of my receivers/returners had almost 2000 punt return yards. On the last game of the regular season he went over 2000 yards. When I looked at his season stats it said he had -2090 yards. He went from being first in the Heisman race to being 4th because he lost all those return yards. This bug has been in every version of NCAA Football and it needs to be fixed.
In spite of the lack of progress and bugs, I love this game and I will probably play 10 dynasty season this fall and winter, but I am a little disappointed that there aren't better improvements and new features. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Megaman Xtreme - What's old is new. A great game if you have only seen some Megaman's, but if you are a hardcore fan like me and have played X and X2 you may find it Waaaay too familiar. It's a combination of X and X2 with maybe one or two new things thrown in. Hey, you can always get emulators and find roms for X and X2 and get all the game. (I don't recommend this cuz' it's illegal). At least they could have made Megaman Xtreme a complete combination of both games instead of using halves. It's true, X and X2 are very good games. If you're new to megaman and prefer not emulating or buying X and X2(you should buy them if you have a Snes to run it on), GET THIS GAME. If you have played X and X2, DON'T. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best game since final fantasy. I beaten this game, it was so easy and fun, i got every monster from the ???? family, and darkdrium took me a long time to get, hes the best monster in the game, at lvl 80 when he could of reached lvl 99, i got him to all stats at its maximum level.
i also laughed at slime family, its funny cus when you beat them, they still smile, and if u injure them, just my personal opion about the slimes
-healer:first boss and heals and easy to beat
-dragon: second boss and has some powerful attacks when you have crudy monsters, like fireair and stuff
-golem: third boss with passionate power, has a strong attack called strongD and others like surge and stuff.
-fourth could be an option, cus its a madcat or a madknight, you can choose to sacrifice that dragon to open the portal to the madknight boss, hes hard cus he can do major damage like massacre.
-Battlerex: 5th boss, strong and way better looking and sexier then the dragon boss, he withholds a strong axe and chop you to pieces, scary.
-facetree: 6th boss, extremely easy cus it uses stupid atacks likepoisonair and physical attacks that do nothing.
-Gigantes: 7th boss thats really easy to beat because of the strong willing power and major brain damage, does have a high attack, but its dumb.
-Orochi: 8th boss, has 5 heads and its a weird looking dragon, easy to kill
-Kingslime: huge gigantic slime with a crown, does alot of healing and smash attacks, easy though
-bigeye: 10th boss, easy because of its huge ability of healing, doesnt do much but physical attacks, easy enough to beat.
-servant,centasaur, evilarmor: combined together to attack feroiusly with quad hits and major damage with blizzard and many bizzare moves.
-akubar: easy enough to say, 12th boss, kill it with everything you got
-jamaris: easy biurd to kill, does quadhits, 13th boss
-skydragon: 14th boss, a flying dragon with fire atacks like blazemost and fireair.
-durran: 15th boss with powerful magic attacks, but also the 15th boss, has 2 servants, sort of hard to beat and a ninja who is very hard to beat, can't even catch this weird monster, its supposed to be you but in the future as a ninja who does wind spells and hugs blasts of magic.
- the rest of the bosses are from the boss family starting with dracolord and ends with deathmore, i don't know why you don't fight darkdrium, hes the ultimate and rarest you have to have watabou who is also very rare easy to beat,
- next after you beat that you verse your very own sister milayou, with a rainhawk,metalking and coatal
- after comes the last boss in the game, the old grandpa who is a weird freak guy who is very weird, has a powerful divinegon though, takes forever to kill i do about 1040 damage with twinhits and takes about 5 hits with that to kill him, he also has a rosevine which is my second monster besides the darkdrium, and lastly has the goldslime which u have to get to face him, last monster is a eyeder of my threesome, okay.
i really think if you like this game, go and get final fantasy and lors of the rings the third age. okay theress my review and ejoy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's alive! It's alive. Frankenstein for the Sega Genesis is a classic side scrolling game. From the beginning you play as the monster equipped with only a stick. It has action elements but also puzzle solving aspects. You have to find objects and combine them to move through obstacles. The difficulty of the levels increase as the game progresses but it's not too difficult to pass. The graphics are bright with many colors adding a realistic feeling to the game. Even though it came out 17 years ago, it still holds up pretty well today. If you are looking for a classic Sega game, this one is for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is how you do a remake. Metroid: Zero Mission was released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance and was one of the finest games ever made. It is a remake of the original NES classic, Metroid. For those of you who remembered playing the original all the way until you faced off against Mother Brain, this is the same game with 16-bit "Super Metroid" graphics and extra content that fleshes out the story for a complete adventure that could only come from Nintendo. This game debuted to critical praise and quickly sold like hotcakes. Now, it's time to see why this remake rocks.
You control Samus Aran, a bounty hunter tasked with infiltrating planet Zebes and defeating Mother Brain, leader of the Space Pirates who threatens to take over space entirely. You must explore the different areas, collect various weapons and items, take out all the enemies and make your way to Mother Brain. Because it's a big game, Metroid: ZM features save rooms, map rooms, Chozo statues (to restock your missiles, bombs and point you in the right direction) and 3 save slots to record your progress. The weapons and items featured now come from virtually every Metroid game in the series so you will really be packing some serious power compared to the original Metroid game. And the story doesn't end with you defeating Mother Brain and escaping from the exploding planet (a brand new area has been added for you to explore and face off with an old but worthy adversary.)
The PROS: Metroid: ZM has been given the upgrade treatment. It looks, plays and feels like Super Metroid but of course with the storyline of the first Metroid game. From the graphics to the weapons to the remixed background music, it fits well and the controls feel just right. Tons of visual and audio clues help you along the way so you know where to go next and the cut scenes, while basic, enhance the story as you play along. And now you don't need passwords to continue your progress; just head to a save room and then come back to the game when you take a break. Overall, it's a great experience.
The CONS: There is one small issue that I must address and that is the difficulty. The original Metroid was challenging not only because of the length of the game but because it didn't have save rooms, maps or a reliable save system. You had to figure out which way to go and remember how to get to where you need to go solely by memorization; the remake helps you out in so many ways, it cuts down the challenge. Veteran gamers who grew up playing the classic Metroid will blow through this in a few hours while newcomers may take a little longer. It's not a major flaw by any means but it won't make you sweat when it comes to figuring out where to go and progressing into the game.
The bottom line is, Metroid: Zero Mission is a great game and a great addition to the Metroid series. Fans of the classic NES title will enjoy passing their time with this game locked into their GBA while players who don't or haven't played Metroid games will find this is a great re-introduction to the franchise that is known worldwide nowadays. This is how you do a remake and Nintendo couldn't have chosen a better candidate. By any means, if you come across a copy of this game, pick it up immediately. *****HIGHLY RECOMMENDED***** | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Simply the best. I just got back from E3 and I have to say that this product delivers on it's promise: Fast Gamecube action SANS wires. Very nice product, solid feel in your hands and doesn't drop a button tap. To tell the truth you don't even notice the rumble unless someone says "hey, is there a rumble?" It never bothered me, and I am very picky. I used it a few feet away from one of the booths, but Nintendo's people were using it from distances farther than 30 feet with obstacles in the way...NO problem.
highly recommend this guy to anyone looking for a second controller or a way to sit on the couch and chill with the cube. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Kicking Orc Butt. .
CONTROLS - 4/5
There are lots of different moves you can preform, so at first it will be a little difficult trying to remember which button does which move. Lukily it doesn't take too long to get the hang of it. And after you gain experience points from defeating enemies, you can purchase cool combo moves.
The only thing that bugs me is that you can't preform a simple jump, since TTT isn't a platform-jumping type of game. That took some getting used to.
GRAPHICS - 5/5
The graphics are superb. All the characters look almost exactly like they do in the movie. The scenery is very realistic and detailed. (Also, you can unlock interviews with the cast and stuff about the making of the game.)
GAMEPLAY - 5/5
There are 12 levels and 5 secret levels you can unlock. The first five levels are from The Fellowship, the rest The Two Towers.
You can play as Aragorn, Legolas or Gimli. You can also unlock a secret character. I know a lot of people say that Legolas is pathetic, but I disagree. He carries two swords, one in each hand, so he can do some pretty cool moves. Although Legolas is the most easily injured, that's just part of what makes it challenging (but you can upgrade his health meter if you want to). When it comes to attacks, the Elf is the swiftest and the Dwarf the slowest. Aragorn can also do really cool moves, and he is fun to play. However, Gimli is difficult and his throwing axes (ranged weapon) almost never hit their mark.
The fighting is violent: it isn't rated TEEN for nothing. There's practically no blood and the enemies disappear once defeated, but I think that no one under the age of 13 should play it.
REPLAY VALUE - 5/5
The levels are definately worth playing twice, if not three times. Unfortunately, after you beat a level with, say, Aragorn (and then save), you can't go back and replay the level as Aragorn to get a better score. You can only go back as Legolas or Gimli.
DIFFICULTY - 3/5
Kinda easy. I haven't beat it yet, but after playing it for two hours, I was on level five. I hope the later levels get harder.
SOUND/MUSIC - 5/5
This game has the music and actors' voices from the movie. But it's kinda hard to tell what some of the characters say.
TOTAL - 27/30
I recommend this game to LOTR fans who like video games. It's definately worth it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A very fun game, and a bit of a rarity in the US. As a big fan of the Zoids TV shows that used to air on Cartoon Network when I was growing up, a game where you can customize your own Zoids and battle them was right up my alley. Having said that though, the game is far from excellent, though it is still a lot of fun. The interface and menus feel very dated for a Gamecube game, the voices are terrible (though thankfully you can turn them off!) and the controls in game can bit a little bit choppy and take a bit of getting used to. Cons aside, it is still a lot of fun to play, and the massive selection of Zoids and customization that you can do gives it a good amount of replay value. I'd certainly recommend it to fans of the series or the old toys, and I'd perhaps recommend it to fans of Mechwarrior games as well. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Does the job well. UPDATE: 2 years later.. I LOVE THEM.
I'm changing my 3 stars to 5 stars because I have been using these almost on a daily basis now and they haven't broken and been really effective. I love them so much I also just got myself the clear version to wear them where ever I go now. I haven't regretted this purchase. Hope they last me another 2 years.
Original Review:
Firstly I want to say that these have been great in reducing eye strain. The amber tint does help. My complaint is about the quality. For $50 glasses they sure do feel like $2 glasses you find in a bootleg sidewalk stand. I have to be careful whenever I'm cleaning the lenses because it feels like they're going to pop right off. If you can afford it, get them but I've seen some other brand computer glasses (Gamma Ray) on here for half the price. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Deep into that darkness peering. Originally meant for the Nintendo 64, Eternal Darkness was redesigned for a release on the Nintendo Gamecube. Personnally I think this was a great idea because the game would offer better visuals, which means a better grasp of this story's scary atmosphere.
As Alexandra Roivas (voiced by Jennifer Hale of Mass Effect, Darkwatch, Marvel vs Capcom 3), you search your grandfather's mansion, trying to find clues that would explain his mysterious murder. As you uncover the tome of Eternal Darkness, you get to play other characters whose stories, combined together, reveal a battle against an evil force that has invaded the planet for millenias and is ready to strike again.
Visually, Eternal Darkness's animations and combat tactics may seem outdated today compared to the XBox 360, Playstation 3 and Wii's technologies. However this game's real strengths are its excellent storytelling, voice acting and multiple replay values. This last aspect is important for after a few replays, the story's final twist is revealed to the player, a twist whose cliffhanger awaits a sequel that still hasn't been produced unfortunately. In its gameplay, one of its awesome points happens to be the character's sanity meter. This means that every time you witness a strange creature in any levels, your character's sanity depletes. So unless you try to refill it, you (character/player) will have to endure several mind-twisted pranks that the game developpers will put along the game.
It is very sad that this game still hasn't had the sequel it deserves, but it is more sad to see that this game (along with the Nintendo Gamecube) lacks the technology to make it playable on an HD television. Now yes, you can play your Nintendo Gamecube on an HD television. But instead of having a good image and well-adjusted television colors, the HD set makes the Nintendo GameCube games come out blurry and appear into a very small image size. One hopes that Nintendo will release an adjusted version of this game very soon for under those technological constraints, those who want to purchase this game better still have their old television set (non-High Definition).
If not, one may never get to grasp the true horror of the Eternal Darkness the way it should be. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just get MK Trilogy for PSX,N64 or Sega Saturn. This game is basically just an upgrade to Mortal Kombat 3. It brings back some old characters that were not in MK3. Such as Scorpion,Reptile,Kitana,Jade...as well as a few new ones such as Rain and Ermac. The Sega Genesis port and The SNES ports were kinda bland. It's been awhile since I played this game,but from what I can remember,there were some missing elements to this. I think Sheeva was missing,Animalalities were taken out,and a few backgrounds were gone too. Also with this Genesis version,you will also need a six button pad to play it. Like with MK3. Unless you wanna put yourself through the torcher of using a three button controller. My best advice would be to just leave UMK3 alone and pick up Mortal Kombat Trilogy for another system instead. It's got everything this game has and more. Only buy this,if you are a die hard Genesis collector,or if you don't own a Playstation,Nintendo 64 or a Sega Saturn. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gameplay the way it should be. I miss the old style platformer games. Games like Ninja Gaiden, Shinobi, Bionic Commando, and Ninja Spirit used to occupy a lot of my gaming time. Ninja Five-O contains the best elements of all those old games. The graphics won't knock your socks off, and the story is simplistic, but N5-O will beat you down if you don't stay on your toes. That's right, it's going to take some skill and practice to succeed at this game. However, the elements that compose this platformer are so well integrated, you won't feel frustrated, just an overwhelming desire to get better. This game is a joy to play. It's a shame that Konami is not marketing it better. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Greatest RPG Game in the history of RPGs. OK. You've just stumbled upon what is possibly one if the greatest RPG console games ever created. Some would argue that Shining Force 2 is a better game than this original, but being a purest of heart, I've got to stick to the classic. Shining Force is a classic amongst classics. I can recall playing this game for hours on end, siting in a dark room with my friends, and strategizing on the best way to take on General Elliot. I can recall my awe as I finally discovered what lay beyond the Gate of the Ancients and the secret of the Chaos Breaker. This was a game ahead of its time. It was for the Sega Genesis console system, which for all of you PlayStation gamers may seem prehistoric. But Sega pushed the limits of that 16 bit gaming system with this game and created a legend that paved the way for 11 more games to follow in it's footsteps, as well as pull from the fire a previous game. The legacy of Shining Force is the stuff of legends. Weather you're a first time player, or an old timer fan, this game is one of the best purchases Amazon has to offer.
Game Play - Let's talk about Game Play. The game came out the summer of 1993 and it was the very first tactics based game of its kind. Not only is it the first, but it is still the best. Why you might ask? I'm glad you did. Because with Shining Force you don't get a puny five characters at your disposal. You don't get a mere eight. No my friend. With Shining Force you get a whopping 12 characters to control on the screen in a fantasy chess battle. Added to the enemy forces, that can be up to 40 characters on the screen at one time, giving even a master strategist something to think about before making a move. Not only do you get to control 12 characters in your force, but also you can choose from over 25+ character that include werewolves, centaurs, and dragons. There are even three hidden characters. All of the character contributes something unique to the story (except for Yogurt, but he does supply some comic value) and drastically change the strategy of the game if included in your fighting force.
Walking around town gives you full freedom to wander and talk to whom you like. You can gain money, story information, and purchase weapons and items. Battles are your basic (but revolutionary at the time) strategic turn based battle system, where each character moves once per turn. The order of the move depends on the speed level of the character. And once each character has moved, the cycle starts all over again. For every action, each character will gain experience points and climb in levels. Most characters can even get promoted to a different character type, dramatically changing their appearance and statistics.
Music and Graphics - the graphics on this game are somewhat limited to the 16 bit capabilities of the Sega Genesis. But those capabilities are pushed to the limit. Each attack in the game has a battle animation where you get to see the characters in full anime style fulfil a function. There are some great scenes done in this way, included the final blow against the final boss. The music was just great. The score for this game plays like a score to a movie. It was so good; I went out and bought the import soundtrack on line as soon as I heard that it excited. And when the music and anime style artwork work together during the end credits, there is nothing you can do but sit there an take it all in. It is amazing.
Story - And finally we get to the story. I was saving the best for last because I am a down right sucker for a good story. Contrary to what other reviews may have you think, the story in this game does NOT take a back seat to any other element. Like any good RPG game, it is the driving force. Right now, a lot of the elements may seem very clich. But in 1993, this game was revolutionary and one of the first games to have such a story. Indeed, those clich story elements have become a clich BECAUSE of this game. The story is that you are Max, a young man who wants to be a knight. But when the ruthless Kane kills your mentor and king, you must leave your home of Gardiana and start on a journey through the land of Rune to discover the secrets of the Ancients to save your world. The story is filled with intrigue, twists, and surprises along the way and is split up into eight chapters similar to reading a book. The bulk of the story is something that I really can't give away. It must be something experienced. But I can promise you; it will be an experience that you will not soon forget. And of course, you are in for a big surprise in the special epilogue scene following the end credits.
This is a game that all other games aspire to be and it is one that should not be missed by any RPG lover out there. I highly recommend it to any one who loves RPGs or just really loves a good story. Good luck. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Greatest Game Ever. This game was the first game I got for gamecube, and I played this game everyday for three months going through the complex levels and bosses. This game is amazing in every single detail and aspect. It has the coolest enemies and monsters, and a well described plot. The whole game play is very well laid out, and the secrets and mysteries throughout the game are enthralling and exciting. There is no enemy ever, in the history in gaming that can come close to comparing Metroid Prime, the final boss in the game. The AI in this game is another exceptional thing about it, that also makes it more fun and challenging. From the beginning screen shot, to the final ending sequence, I was amazed by this game. I almost was sad when I beat this game, for it had put such a great memory in my mind from playing it. It will forever be one of the greatest games that I will have the pleasure of playing, along side Metroid Prime 2 echoes, which I am playing right now. Get this game, play through it's entire storyline, and you will have the same impression as I do. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WE NEED MORE GAMES OF THIS QUALITY . Resident Evil 4 is definitely the best action game ever created. Developed by the same team that created the original Devil May Cry which, was possibly the best action game on the market at the time. This team of game developers should be touted and, praised as Gods of the gaming world.
Resident Evil 4 goes above all expectations for what a video game should be on all levels. The graphics are unmatched. The gameplay is is addictive and, this game is remarkably long for a game that is so finely tuned. The voice acting is above average and, the cut-scenes are long enough to develop the story line but, are relatively short. Which, is a plus for someone like Me who doesn't like watching video games as much as playing them. This game also has incredible replay value. After, you beat the game the first time You'll want to start playing it over immediatly with all the goodies that you accuired the first time around. Plus, there are multiple mini-games to unlock that are a blast to play. This is more than just a must own for any mature gamer. This game is an instant classic. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game sucks. Hello all, This game I would not recommend. You have to go into the first place and do 3 hunting jobs....then go to the next place and do 3 more. There aren't very many places. The graphics SUCK! I would rather play on computer or XBox. The animals are robotic, there are hardly any sounds, its like paper cut outs. You shoot it and pick it up and its over. No fun it looking for it or hearing ther far away crys, or seeing what you can use to lure it like bait and stuff. I beat this game all in one day except for one mission I beat the next day. If i'd have known how crappy this game would be I would not have purchased it. Waste of my money. I WOULDNT RECOMMEND IT....STICK WITH BIGGER NINTENDO SYSTEMS OR COMPUTERS FOR THIS GAME. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another masterpiece, although a costly one. This is technically part one (or two depending on which order you play) of the Zelda Oracle story. THe idea in this chapter is simple. AS Link you are summoned by the triforce to take on an evil force in the land. In this chapter the oracle of Seasons has beened kidnapped by the Dark Knight Onyx to disrupt the balance of nature and destroy the world. As link you must assist the elder tree and gather the 8 essences of NAture and rescue the oracle. Although pretty much unarmed at first you must quest to retrieve these essences and save the day. After this the story continues in Oracle of Ages where you must eventually take out the true force behind the evil (if you play oracle of ages first than the story goes the other way).
What makes this fun though is that the challenge is tremendouse. A must own for GBC/GBA fans. Purchase with LoZ Oracle of Ages to get the full story. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
GREAT GAME PRETTY HARD TOO. I own the prequel to this game as well and let me tell you everything in this game is improved, only slightly but any improvement over the first is good enough for me. The first one was loads of fun I beat it with 100%. Its one of the most atmospheric games ever created the enviroments feel like they could exist the style of the game is cool. My only complaint is that the weapons that you obtain in this game are sumwhat unimaginative and there could have been more extra gear to obtain instead of basically mimicking the original where thats concerned. Overall once you get past the first hour or so of the game you'll realize how real the graphics make it seem. Hell I've had countless dreams at night during the times I spent playing metroid prime 1 and 2 where I dreamed I was in certain rooms found in the games thats due to how atmostpheric it is. Its hard to explain but the people who made this game did a great job bringing the world to life. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Buyer Beware. Edited: Frankly I was too hard on these cases in my original review. I think my expectations got ahead of me, so I'm going to revise this review-
No, games don't clip into the case. They rattle around and will fall out if you open the case without it being held horizontally. This is disappointing and makes the various raised plastic parts seem pointless, since they don't hold the game in place.
However, so long as you know this, these cases remain useful and with the ability to download or create and print your own covers, this item can still be used to create a much smarter looking collection for those without the original boxes. Just remain aware of what these cases do not do- clippy Sega Genesis cases, they ain't. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
For the five days it worked, it was a nice enough thing. It was great for a while. I was actually surprised by the built in games, as I heard some didn't come with them. I was also surprised some of the built in games were actually really good games. The backlight is a good touch. The D-Pad and buttons don't feel.. the greatest but they aren't the worst either.
But I've had it for five days, and now it doesn't turn on right unless I jam a cartridge in, and pull it out a few times. And it only reads carts for a few minutes at a time before resetting on it's own. Unfortunately, I can't really recommend it to anyone. I probably just got a defective one, but that's the point. I got a defective one. I was honestly hoping this was going to be a great thing, because I'd heard they are.
Edit:
Upon trying to play one of the built in games, because the GB Boy did decide to turn on normally, I found out that now it's also resetting on it's own even when playing the built in games now. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Color, GOOD Console. I bought this color, Teal, because I liked teal very much. Other than that, this console has improved on its graphics! On games like Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Pokemon Gold and Silver, the graphics are much better! Also, there is a ample amount of color that your eyes can feast on. Now if you have game boy Pocket and Regular game boy and you're playing Pokemon [It doesn't matter which one], you will notice that when you walk around in Pocket, It's very blurry. Well this fault has ben fixed in GameBoy Color. It's extremely helpful because it enables you to see more detail and little things that you couldn't see before. I also have some regular gameboy games that aren't for game boy color and if you play them on GameBoy color, they show little color, but no blurryness. Now make sure you read what the box says when you are buying a gameboy color game. There are two types, there is one that says FOR GAMEBOY COLOR ONLY, which you can't use on the other gameboys. The second type just says that it's for gameboy color. Those you can play on the regular gameboys. It won't show any color but at least you can play it. There are a couple faults for the gameboy color. One of which is that the console is too small [for me I have big fingers so it's hard for a grown up kid]. A second fault is that the batterys run out faster than the Original GameBoy [The gameboy pocket battery use is outrageous! I played the gameboy pocket for 2 hours straight and the batterys were already starting to run out.]. The original gameboy lasted me up to 23 hours! This only lastes me for about 12. Well I can see why because of all the good color and good graphics. So my point is that this color gameboy, teal, is a good color to get [if you like it]. The console is worth the money too. It all combines. The color, graphics, games, to make a great system! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome game...even for beginners. This game is absolutely fantastic!!... I have never been one to get into the gaming platforms, but I bought a GBA after Thanksgiving and even I can play this game!! This game has outstanding graphics! It's got scenes from the movie and is of exceptional quality!! I have already played it all the way through as Legolas and am now working on Aragorn. Beginning gamers will be hooked. It doesn't have complicated instructions and once you start playing, you won't want to stop. It's easy game play, the different levels are so cool, plus you get to collect gems and some very cool tools and supplies. I highly recommend this game. I give this game an A+++++++++++ | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Entirely broken junk. Wheel of Fortune Review
Dear god why, I know I get s*** games all the time , but what executive or publisher greenlights this s***?
Firstly, what audience are you targeting with this game? Adults in that day and age rarely played video games and the average viewer age for wheel of fortune is something like 53 years old or more. Those people don't even know what a video game is and if they did they typically fcalled it a 'fad that will fade'.
Secondly, you had like 4 screens to make and couldn't be assed to make any of them good looking. I can understand Vanna White(was that her name? I dunno, never gave a s*** about the show) not wanting the be represented in the game at all, but to have such...ugly sprites when you have like 5 mb of compressed space to work with?
You didn't even put the numbers on the wheel, you don't have the host cracking jokes at all and all the sprites are horror fuel worthy of five nights at freddies(that smile animations is going to lead to another sleepless night). You couldn't even be assed to make the clapping animation more than 2 frames.
Third, the sound. I know that wheel of fortune had a lot more going on soundwise than what you put in. The voice is decent, but not at all the voice of Vanna White. Instead you opt for all the sound being all of maybe 30 seconds of work. I could have sworn you had the unpaid intern do it.
Lastly, the game crippling bug. Did you QnA consist of checking to see if the start of the game worked at that was it? Back then a game crippling bug of this magnitude was almost entirely unheard of. Imagine the s***storm that would have broken out if Final Fantasy 3 crashed halfway through the game and erased your save. Just because the game is obscure does not excuse it from my wrath. If you charge 60$(back then) then you game better damn well work, back then you couldn't return these things to certain retialers as is (I know hills and kmart had an all sales final on video games thing goin).
I can just imagine the fury of someone that bought this and found it broken after the first 10 minutes of play.
As it is, Wheel of Fortune is just a relic of the past and how s*** games used to be, I am so glad we have games like AC unity which are not at all broken.
PS: Do I really need a /s tag for that last part?
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Just like the Arcade Classic. This side scrolling adventure is a reminiscent of the Konami beat em up classic that was an arcade game in the early 90s. As you interact with over 40 different X men, you must destroy the forces of the ancient mutant named Apocalypsein an alternate timeline where he rules the earth.
In this twisted alternate timeline, some of your friends have changed diplomatic stance with you to enemy and vice versa. Your goal is to alter the timeline to it's original form. You can earn points by using special moves, which you can use to improve your character's skills.
Overall, this game should be a great side scroller, competing with jurassic park III the DNA factor and Spider-man: Mysterio's Menace. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Suprisingly Addictive. I picked this game up about a year ago, thinking it would be a ok game to kill some time until I could afford new RPG. Boy was I in for a surprise. This game is all about doing normal, everyday things like paying off your mortage or helping out the neighbors, who are, in this case, all animals. The game sets you up with one goal in the beginning. Pay off your house loan. But there is so much more to do. Everything from buying furniture for your house to catching fish and insects to visiting another town (provided you have a friend with another town to visit). While the graphics are nice, it is the real life things that make this game so appealing. You will find yourself trying to find new and better ways to earn money to pay off your latest add-on and still have enough for that Master Sword you've been eyeing all day. Did I mention that there are hundreds of different items to be found, bought, and sold in this game? Everything from furniture to clothes to turnips can be bought and the most challenging part of the game is to get every item. While the game can get repetetive if played constantly, playing in short bursts of a hour or so can make this a very enjoyable game and one that I am glad to have in my collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A must own for any gamer. "Metroid Prime." What is it that makes this game so great? Is it the graphics? No. Graphics alone don't make a great game. Is it the sound, or the game play, or the level design, or the overall emensity? None of these things defines a great game in and of itself, but all of them come together in "Metroid Prime" to fit pefectly into place and form what is the essential game play experience of the last five years for me. Now I realize that people have their preferences as far as games are concerned. Yes I played "Super Metroid" on the Super NES back when it was new, and I liked it. At the time I thought is was great. The truth is, "Metroid Prime" capitalizes on the things its predecessor did so well, and then puts it to shame. I haven't been this enraptured with a video game since playing the original "Thief" on the PC several years ago. These games have little in common outside of the fact that both of them really made me feel that I was the main character more than any other games ever have. The world to explore is huge, the bosses and enemies are smart and challenging, and the game is addictive as any can be. I actually enjoyed it so much that while I progressed, a small part of me was sad that I was that much closer to the end.
The bottom line is, if you own a GameCube, you owe it to yourself to own this game. It is the best available for the system. If you don't own a GameCube, I will not try to convince Microsoft and Sony faithful to convert, but if any Nintendo game can rightfully tempt customer loyalty, "Metroid Prime" is the one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An extention to the popular dance dance revolution games. Alright here it is. Proof that mario can do anything. He started out as a small hero but someone blowed him up like a baloon. Now theres mario in ssx on tour And street v3. But i NEVER expected THIS to happen!
LET'S DANCE!
I beleive those were the words. It starts out when a shady waluigi breaks into truffle towers and steals the sacred music keys that keep balance over the land that is mushroom kingdom.
I expected you'd be able to play as mario luigi or anyone else. But just mario or luigi. Story mode is all too easy to beat.
And i just expected to get more out of it.
You can dance your way across story mode(with 5 worlds)and ex mode(also with 5 worlds).I'll close by saying it's alot better if you play it with an actual dance pad instead of a controller.
happy dancing! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Works great with minor issues. Since I'm a Let's Player and recently got a Dreamcast, I wanted to be able to record my videos in the highest quality possible. Using the VGA adapter from Retrobit, I was able to not only upgrade the picture quality, but free up a space to hook in another console. Setting it up is very simple, just plug it into the video output on the Dreamcast, hook in a VGA cable and an audio cable (neither are included), switch the box to VGA mode, and it works perfectly. I not only noticed an increase in picture quality (Sonic Adventure 2 looks great in higher quality), but a noticeable decrease in input lag when hooked into my HDTV. However, there are some downsides. The audio quality for every game (especially voices) suffered greatly, becoming muffled and distorted. I've never used VGA for anything before, so it might be a problem with the audio cable and not the box itself. Also, when I turned my TV to the VGA channel, the picture was off-center, being closer to the bottom right of the screen. However, hooking the VGA cable into a VGA to HDMI converter (I recommend the Etekcity one) fixed that issue and made the picture look even better. Finally, not all Dreamcast games support VGA output, but the box includes an AV mode and has outputs for a standard RCA cable. Overall, I highly recommend picking this up if you're looking for a way to play your Dreamcast games in higher quality. Just be aware of the issues I mentioned before making your purchase. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Odd but fun. This is a port of the NES game of the same name.
Zelda II was a bit of an experiment; in their attempts to avoid being too similar to the first game they perhaps went a bit too far. This game added a lot of RPG elements to the series; some of which, like the towns and the use of magic would become Zelda staples; while other elements like experience points and random monster attacks would be abandoned. This game also inexplicably mixes an overhead world map with side-scrolling caves and dungeons.
Despite the odd design choices, the game is still quite fun, and worth a look for both adventure and RPG fans. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great space shooter, but rather short. When Ultra/Konami were making it big with the NES and Game Boy installments of the Castlevania, Contra, and T.M.N.T. series -- along came an arcade space shooter known as Nemesis. The companion to NES's Gradius, your job is to blast through 5 alien-filled levels. As you progress and gain power-ups, your ship will be armed to the teeth with Missiles, Double Shots or Lasers, Options, and a Force Field. You can also use that infamous Konami code to have those weapons at your immediate disposal: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A. (Make sure you've already started the level before you enter the code!!)
Unfortunately, because the first batch of Game Boy games from 1989-1991 didn't pack a lot of content into one cartridge, Nemesis is also no exception. However, the incredible graphics and soundtrack should MORE than make up for that. I would recommend this title for downloading for your Nintendo 3DS, presuming that it's already available in the Nintendo eShop. :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a revised review for this game, it's excellent. i originally wrote a bad review for this game due to what i thought were bugs ... by my "jumping to conclusions" i feel it is now up to me to correct this. problem is that i have a computer disc with all bad games that i was comparing it to.. ATARI assured me that these games are direct ports and that it was MY disc that had the "BUGS" ... after trying the originals , i can assure you that it is true, this game is exactly like the originals and is by far the best atari compalation to date ... better than any console version ... plus extras not to be released on an other version!!! also try it on your gameboy player to see how perfect it is!!!!! go out and buy it now!!! you will not be dissapointed!! please disregard the last review i wrote bashing this product.. i was WRONG! its really that good!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The horror. I remember I got this on my birthday. I looked down on gift, self-conscious of my disappointment. So of course I had to play it. In this game, you control a deformed child in Universal Studios. Mysteriously, the park only contains white tourists, which leads me to believe there's a secret underground klan faction somewhere in Universal Studios. (There's some strange fruit growing near the Jaws lake...) Hours of picking up trash and tedious mapping ensue, and you're occasionally treated to a rejected Chuck E. Cheese minigame, only with less smeared pizza and more crappy video game. Sometimes you'll encounter Woody Woodpecker, who apparently vacantly walks around in several park locations at once. He innocently chirps, "I'll peck out your SOUL," as he backhands you for your precious tickets, no doubt to buy illegitimate substances to sell to Cracky Cracksniffer.
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Game falls short of expectations. To tell you the truth, I was very disappointed by this game. The gameplay gets really repetative very quickly, and the plotline is the same as the movie so there's nothing new. The inability to play as more then one character at a time is very annoying, especially since the whole movie revolves around family. The levels with Violet are the worst, because she can only go invisible for short amounts of time, and the levels with Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl are relatively boring. Basically, there isn't much substance to the game other than beating up the same type of bad guy again and again. Save your money for when the movie comes out, and don't buy the game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
0)-(0) He is always watching. A long time ago in the ancient days of the early 2000's there was a kid who wanted a game boy advanced SP. Everyday he would beg his mother "Please oh Please dear mother, won't thee please get me the gameboy advanced SP?" and the same response would always be "No you damnable accident. NOW SCRUB THE FLOOR!" and he had to do what he was told. But one day he was walking home from therapy squat-thrust class when he saw a shiny red Gameboy advanced SP. So he walked in, slid a copy in to his coat, and causally walked out like nothing happened. The cashier knew he took it. So he PULLED OUT A DOUBLE BARRELED SHOTGUN AND CHASED THE KID INTO THE WOODS! The kid desperately tried to escape the cashier (Who was from Texas) by running through a very thick underbrush. BUT HE TRIPPED ON A USED CONDOM! The cashier slowly walked up to the kid cackling "Kid, you cant out run me, I FOUGHT IN 'NAM!" He desperately tried to escape but to no avail, the cashier shot his head off. No one ever found the body, but people say they here the familiar "ring" to the sound of an old gameboy advanced SP. Someone has said they saw the ghost, and they say he looked like...THIS!!!! (0)-(0) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's a classic. I personally love the franchise, and this game is a classic.
This game is a must-play for those who enjoy zombie-fiction.
In regards to the system and its differences from the PS1:
A lot of people, I think its safe to assume most of them; prefer Resident Evil on PS1. I however, disagree. I enjoy all my Resident Evil Classics on GameCube, I feel the controllers are just "meant-to-be". The changes in graphics and processing power (loading), if any, are barely noticeable. Though I have heard of people complain that loading screens on the PS1 version are slower, and quite frankly that doesn't surprise me since the PS1 has less processing power than the GameCube.
If someone is interested in buying the GameCube version over the PS1 version, I'd say: go ahead.
Nintendo consoles tend to have longer life-spans, the feel of play on the GameCube controller in my opinion is "meant-to-be", and the price on the GC version is lower. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
BUYER BEWARE. I purchased the Game Boy Advance Pokemon Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby for my son's birthday. He wanted these games so he could migrate the Pokemon to his DS Pokemon Diamond game, but these games would not allow him to migrate the Pokemon. Every time he tried to migrate the Pokemon to his Diamond game, it would delete his file and he would have to start all over again. I know that his DS and his Pokemon Diamond game are not defective because his cousin has the Game Boy Advance Pokemon Emerald game and he doesn't have any trouble migrating Pokemon from his cousin's game. He found the disfunctional games to be rather frustrating. I returned all 3 games by USPS with signature confirmation. Y Yang signed for the package a week ago and I still have not received a refund for the games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
shenmue. yes i have had this game for about a week and i have allready completed all three dics. I give this game 2 stars becouse in the book it said to have the object of the game by april 1987 and you start in dec. 3,1986. Now don't get me wrong the game is great and the game play is great,but any game that take's 6 years to make sould take at least 2-3 mounths to get threw. If the people that made this game plan on have more dics to buy that's great they would get more stars but only god knows how long that will take,look it took 6 year for this one if it take another 6years for the next by then you will have no clue on what's going on in the game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A little game that could have been. I picked up this game because I liked the PS2 version of Midnight Club Street Racing, which resembled the popular Midtown Madness series. (No wonder, because they were developed by the same company.) This GBA port utilizes an overhead view like that in Grand Theft Auto and GTA 2. You start as a taxi driver in New York and must race your way up the Midnight Club ladder. When you win the New York races, you unlock the city of London.
Contrary to what the box claims, the street models of New York are not accurate at all. After playing for almost a week I still can't figure out what the streets are. The controls are very straightforward, making the game easy to play, but sometimes you head down (toward the bottom) and that makes turning a bit confusing. The races are generally easy to beat.
This game makes a good flight companion. Otherwise it lacks depth and killer graphics. Get it if you find a used one or at a discount. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Surprisingly little hype for such a runaway hit. FirePro wrestling has a long history in Japan as one of the premier wrestling titles available there. Finally, for the first time ever, it is seeing a USA domestic release on Nintendo's GBA. There are no fancy 3D theatrics here, the action is all 2D, but make no mistake: this game is HUGE. Just check out the roster of wrestlers (and be sure to spot your faves from the WWF, old WCW, and dead ECW, all with names changed to avoid legal wranglings,) the extensive list of moves, the range of match types, and TRY not to drool all over your ring boots.
Honestly, this game has everything. It is tremendously fun, while at the same time being very deep. Don't let the multitudes of poor wrestling games released over the past few years cause you to miss this one. It will be a classic. And along with Tony Hawk 2, comprises the ultimate duo of must-have action titles for the GBA launch. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Little Collection...Why Is It Already OOP. The graphics seem good to me...I dunno, maybe they could have, and therefore should have, been better, but of course, this is the GBA SP we're talking about here, and the '80s at that...this lil' cart's got more '80s hits than the local oldies station! I really liked Rush 'n Attack, Frogger, and Gyruss...there's something here for most everyone, it seems -- I only wish they'd included that ultra-rare and super-cute gem, "Pooyan"!!!! Now why is this Konami cart so damned hard to find these days?? A really nice collection, highly recommended for retro gaming! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ummmm... so so, i guess. Super Mario Sunshine is a unique way to fight against bowser again. Mario is falsly accused of painting a small vacation island with dirty goo. He has been sentenced to clean it all up with a neat little talking water gun... thingy. Peach was threatened by a figure that looks exactly like mario, but has other intentions. It's up to Mario and his water gun... thingy to save the island.
This game had some serious upsides, but also a couple of downsides. A good thing was color of the game. It was bright and somewhat detailed compared to other games i've played. Another upside is that beating the game does not have to go one way. There are over 40 different missions to beat the game, you only need about 30 of them to win. Another upside is the game is less "violent" (for parents who want to minimize any violence) than other mario's. Rather than punching or kicking the whole way through the game, most of the combat is done with the talking water bottle, it also adds a unique battle system with interesting upgrades.
Now, a couple of not-so-good things. The game was fun and all, but the missions and objectives were basically the same thing over and over again, just with different dudes to get in your way. Another bad thing was the memorization of keys that needed to be done. There were times in the game where i was required to push about 15 different buttons at specific times. (very hard and frusterating for childeren under 10)
To wrap everything up, I recommend this game for boys and girls from the ages of 10-13. (warning: 13 year olds might tire of it faster than others.) The story line is about a 7 on a scale of 1-10 along with graphics. The game lacks a little variety but other than that is a good game. For the prices i've seen, it's a good buy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Capcom obviously didn't put much effort into this. While the old MegaMan games were good, it feels like Capcom just stopped caring about porting these games partway through. I mean, MegaMan 1-8 are fine*, but the menu is horrible, the "extras" are worthless, and the arcade games....oh, the arcade games. They're getting their own paragraph.
The arcade games WOULD'VE been fun, if they didn't suffer from horrible, horrible slowdown whenever more than 4 sprites were on the screen. Seriously, did they bother to test the games at all?! And what are they doing behind the scenes that makes a GameCube choke when displaying 4 simple animated sprites?
All in all, most of it's not bad, but it just feels like Capcom gave this project to a couple interns and never bothered to check the results.
*Fine, except that MegaMan 8 has the most hilariously bad voice acting since the original Resident Evil. Everyone sounds like they're barely even interested in their lines, MegaMan sounds like an 8-year-old girl, and Dr. Light sounds like Elmer Fudd! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic enters 3D. This is a Sonic game in 3D, that about sums it up. Everything you would expect from a traditional Sonic game is here. Fast paced gameplay, great graphics, a memorable soundtrack, all of the holes to fall in and glitches also. If you go too fast, you will often find yourself getting stuck in a wall or falling through the scenery. The camera also seems to have a hard time keeping up with the action. The stages of the game are standard Sonic, including an ice level, a casino level, a green hill-type level, ect. Though many of the features in Sonic Adventure are just revisions of older ideas, there are also some new additions that keep the game fresh. Plenty of mini-games and multiple characters give the game replay value. Despite the minor drawbacks, Sonic Adventure is one game for the Dreamcast that should not be missed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Charming Game, Especially for Younger Children, Whose Pictures and Mini-Games Adults Can Enjoy. What caught my attention about this game is that it features real photographs of eight dog breeds (Welsh Corgi, Shiba Inu, Chihuahua, Papillon, Shih Tzu, Miniature Dachshund, Pug, and Toy Poodle) from the "The Dog" series -- the photos taken so as give the dog an oversize head and nose. The player selects a breed, and then the central part of the game consists of placing several still shots of the chosen breed roaming through three cartoon-like rooms of the player's house. Periodically the dog asks the player a question, some rhetorical, others requring choosing from two answers (Sample: "Do you like the city or the country?") Sometimes the pup makes philosophical observations (Sample: "I believe happiness lies in ordinary things.") or works a quote into its conversation, attributing it to the player, an amusing and educational gambit even for adults (At least one quote I had never heard).
One feature that struck me as useful for a shy or introverted youngster was the "Let's chat" feature. This brings up a submenu that lets the player indicate whether he/she is feeling happy, sad, angry, bored, or wants to sing to the pup. The pup then prompts the player to talk about his or her feelings, a ploy that might help a shy child express himself in a non-threatening atmosphere. For a bit of fun, the "chat" menu also offers simple and vague fortunes.
A player earns "jewels" (points) that apply toward purchasing furniture for the cartoon house and vacations by playing the three mini-games. The quickest way to earn jewels is via the simplest game, which simply directs a cartoon dog to dig at various marked spots on a small island. Two young relations, boys of 8 and 10, enjoyed seeing how many of the chests contained jewels or other treasure and enjoyed placing the furnishings in the cartoon house.
The two other games are for older children and adults, and I found them very entertaining. The first is a grid of various cartoon dogs, and the player switches squares to get three dogs of the same breed adjacent, which then drop out of sight. I've really had a lot of fun trying to increase my score on this and have played it dozens of times in the day I've had the game. The second game is, in my opinion, harder and less fun: a scrambled 16-piece puzzle with one square blank; the player has 4:50 minutes to assemble the puzzle, something I have yet to achieve. My young relatives found this difficult and tedious and, as I did, much preferred the "line the dogs up" game described above.
Features subordinate to interacting with the dog are taking trips with it and taking it out to play. Trips involve placing a photo of the dog on a cartoon drawing of the sea or a meadow, for example, and this and playtime, usually featuring a photo of a running pup, earn the player a "heart," an indicator that the dog is happy. The tangible reward of playtime, however, is that occasionally afterwards your pup presents you with a gift: a photo for your album: approximately 36 photos for your breed of pup and 77+ pictures of other kinds of puppies and baby animals. As the games issues these randomly and seldom, they take a while to acquire, unlike the furnishings for the house.
One quirk that might momentarily upset a small child: Starting up the game a third time, I was confronted with a dialog saying the "rules" were that the pup had to leave and then asking me to select either "not yet" or "say goodbye." The second option leads to the dog saying something on the order of "I'll never get to see you again but will never forget you," which might startle and upset a young child. Taking the first option leads to the dog commenting that it will stay for a bit even though it's against the rules, a sentiment that parents may not especially want their children to imbibe. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Resident Evil and Zero together, match in heaven. Drop it bad zombie! I'm 32 years old and love sticking with my Nintendo. I also love games with Blood, guns, decapitations, gore, disgusting visuals and amazing graphics that only the New Resident Evil 4 surpasses. Resident Evil and Resident Evil Zero is a good deal, especially for newbies who have not yet had a chance to experience them yet. Although both of these games have been released for some time, the people who let them slip by can buy them in this must have 2-pak!
First of all, forget what you know about Nintendo, this is not for the kiddies! This terrifc 2 pak collection of the Original includes the massive revamped remake Resident Evil and the solid sequel Resident Evil Zero. And even today, you can only play them on Gamecube. Not XBOX, Not PS2, only on Mario's machine!
People have said "well, if you played the original Resident Evil, why bother with these". First of all, that statement is false. Resident Evil is NOT a port! This game was developed from the ground up. Although a remake of the PSone Original which was made back 1997, this Cube version has been totally revamped and uses the graphical prowess of the Gamecube. When I bought this game nearly over 2 years ago, it sucked me in and I couldn't believe how pretty (and gross) the game looked. For being 32 years old, I can laugh at the one released on Playtation original, it fails in comparison to this redone masterpiece. In fact, calling it a "port" would be very insulting. There are also a few added scenes and surprises that are only in the remake on the Cube which I won't give away. Guess you'll just have to play it to see what turns up. What sucks me in with this title is the atmopshere, It's still one of the scariest viddo games ever created. The storyline, cinematic presentation and the feeling of being alone, it really doesn't get any better than the Original Resident Evil.
This is still one of finest looking Gamecube games I've ever seen even in Feb of 2004 and Zero is in the same class. Only Resident Evil 4 (recently released) looks better.
Both Resident Evil and Zero has always been about giving you the sense of being alone and having a spooky dark atmosphere. Both games lives up to the Resident Evil Tradition and makes the previous installments look second rate next to it. 2 years later, amazing, it still is one of the best looking games around. Capcom lavished this game with elegant paintings, gigantic marble statues, hardwood and marble flooring with well-designed carpets and shadowy lighting schemes that now sets a standard how a game like this should look. Any gamer would appreicate the time they spent on these two must have Gamecube titles.
Resident Evil Zero is a bit different from Resident Evil. Without giving much away, I'll say you can take control of 2-Different characters during much of the game. Many times you'll become seperated from your counterpart and with the magic of games, you can switch to the other guy (or girl), take control, and work together to get out of a situation. It's a different take on the series, but it kept it from getting stale and with the release of the unbelievable Resident Evil 4, I can only hope things continue to improve. Both games are pretty long, but hardcore gamers may finish them both in 30 hours or less. But the game is so fun and entertaining, you might want to play them both over and over. Keep up the good work Capcom, and thank Nintendo for allowing blood and guts on their sun shiny system! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An actually good movie game. Toy Story was an awesome movie. However, is it an awesome cash-in? Actually, the game's pretty good. As Woody, you go through 18 levels that relate to the movie and follow its storyline.
Since this version of the game was released after the SNES game, there are some differences that were put in the game.
Some of these are:
-New level
-Bonus game
-Level differences
The graphics are some of the best on the Genesis. Especially considering its limited color palliate.
The sounds and music aren't as great as the Super Nintendo had them turn out, also considering the limits, but they are still sounding pretty well on the hardware.
The gameplay is also pretty good, but it's always varied, although it's mostly a platform game.
However, the game is hard. Harder than the Super Nintendo game. The reason why and how is because of the new additions to some levels. The Claw has this annoying wire that hits you when you touch it. Really Inside the Claw Machine is an entirely different and more confusing maze. Nightmare Buzz moves slowly. And the list goes on. Things are still easier after beating it once, though.
The storyline is horribly written in the game. For example: "I'm so mad that I can't see where I'm going!" However, you'd just skip the storyline cutscenes anyway. What? We've all done it.
But overall, this is a good game for the Genesis library that you should probably own. Unless if you have a more superior version of the game, or at least, what you think is superior. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best games in the entire series. Let me start off by saying, I originally got this game around when I was 11. I pre-ordered it, infact. I got a good ways into the game, but my disc somehow became damaged and I couldn't complete it. Almost 10 years later, I decided to re-purchase the game. Being a Pokemon fan from day one, I have to say this game is a contender for my favorite in the series. The story really pulls you in, and I enjoy how it's completely different than the handheld games.
I have many disagreements with the Gameinformer review. The game does start out laughably easy, but actually becomes one of the harder games in the series by the time you reach Pyrite Town, since it is difficult to "grind" with the absence of wild pokemon and repeatable fights. So there is an unexpected difficulty spike, especially before you gain the ability to purify Pokemon since they don't gain exp. I also disagree with the "dull environments" comment. First of all, it's a desert, what did you expect. I actually find the cities and especially the insides of buildings to be laden with all kinds of little details. I'm starting to think this "reviewer" played about 5 minutes of the game.
The design for the player character is great, and it's nice to play as an adult for once. One flaw I will point out is that the Generation 1 and 2 Pokemon's models are simply touched-up and copied/pasted from Pokemon Stadium. The Generation 3 guys look rather smooth however. It takes a darker approach to the series and older fans might enjoy this more than the main games. The battle mode is a nice challenge for your GBA pokes, but that's kind of obsolete these days. Most of the Pokemon you catch are from Generation 2, which is great if you're a big fan of Gold and Silver like me. It was helpful back in the day since those Pokemon were hard to come by otherwise. It's somewhat short compared to it's sequel, so savor the story and don't rush through. You'll really feel heroic once you've stopped the criminal organization, Cipher, at the ending.
The music is like nothing you'd expect in Pokemon, but it's very memorable, and will stick with you. The battle themes really pump you up and help speed things along since the attack animations are sometimes long. The town themes can vary, but they complement their respective locations well. PLAY IT LOUD, IN STEREO, DUDE.
In conclusion, this might be a curveball thrown to players used to the handhelds, but a change like this is a welcome one. If you wanted a full-length, story-heavy Pokemon RPG on a home console, this game and it's sequel are what you need!
Pokemon Colosseum is truly perfect. If you do not get this amazing new generation of Pokemon madness, YOU ARE STUPID. Yeah, I know, it's insulting, but it's also the truth. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Maybe if you like the series, but even then. First off, i borrowed this game from my friend, would of given it to him the next day if it weren't for the weekend. This game to start out with, is short, poor coming to controls, annoying because its based on a ton of worthless side quests, and definatly not worth getting. I have played tons of games, but i think this game just doesn't cut it. Even a huge dbz fan couldn't say its great. Get it if you love the series, then it might not be a waste. But as a game, i really can't say anthing nice about it. It just doesn't cut it, sorry. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
its really fun and really loooooooooooooonnnnnnnng. its really fun game but can get long i know 6 people whove owned this game since came out and haven't gotten half way through it yet.but you gotta get a wife and have a kid and raise the kid.you have a choice of three wives Nami, the tom boy and hardest to get(but i got her), then theres muffy the prissy bar girl who is the second hardest to get, and theres Celia the farming girl who you can pretty much get her to like you in a couple of days.its a lot of fun raising cows though to you have to milk your cow and feed all your animals. and buy more animals.you can even fish to which you end up eating anyway.overall the graphics are a bit cheesy but youll get used to it (if you want to beat it you better get used to them.the controls are easy and the sounds are a bit cheesy to but thats alright.overall its fun but long. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't underestimate this little CUBE. PS2 is showing its age, and I already have a DVD & CD player. There's no need for my game system to be an expensive multi-faceted machine. The Cube's processing speed & memory benchmarks are proven to exceed Xbox. (Ignore the Mhz/Ghz numbers folks, trust the benchmarks.) It has eight simultaneous textures vs. Xbox with only four. Now size: little cube & discs vs. the enormous Xbox (like an old school VHS machine from 1980 - yikes!). Advantages: stable frame rates, portability & richer graphical details. Xbox has more memory, with at times sharper graphics. Yet the Cube falls nicely in the middle without much noticeable difference. Comparing games released for all 3 systems, the Cube surpasses PS2 visually, and compares respectively to Xbox. If you have a Gameboy Advance: more reason to get a Cube! You can download mini games to it, use it as an extra controller, and play its games on the big screen with an adapter for the Cube. Oh, and games aren't just for kids - see for yourself! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Horrible control scheme and a bad map system. What is it with game designers? You come up with a good concept, which in this case has spawned an impressive game dynasty whose first three games were absolute classics, and then you screw it up.
This game, luckily, doesn't try to be a 1st-person shooter; I haven't found a single good 1st-person shooter on the Game Boy Advance and am convinced that the GBA simply doesn't have the response and accuracy of controls necessary for games like Half-Life, Counter-Strike, No One Lives Forever...or Medal of Honor. It retains the excellent Michael Giacchino score which had distinguished this game series from the pack. And the World War II locations and weapons remain accurate. So what's the problem? The level design, for one thing. It made precious little sense to me why they would have two fairly player-friendly missions of low difficulty, allowing you to feel out the game, and then launch you into a multi-tier mission where you have to kill about 30 enemies back to back without being able to save. Difficulty is a necessary part of any game, but this is just ridiculous -- so you survived an onslaught of 40 enemies? How about we take away any ammo replenishments and send four bombers your way that can attack you behind barriers and kill on contact? This game also has a hyper-annoying map system where you could take one step into an area and the game "seals off" your escape route so that you may find yourself suddenly cornered. It makes no sense realistically speaking, and it certain does nothing except to frustrate your gameplay.
The weapon aiming system is very poor. Why would they veer your shots to the right? To be more "realistic" because your soldier is right-handed? This makes diagonal shots very difficult. Also, your shots don't go straight -- they spray sideways, maybe in an emulation of gun recoil, but that's like saying to the player: "You can aim, but not really." Your enemies don't mind -- they have unlimited ammo, and they come in groups. Having to charge towards your enemy a step just to shift your aim is already annoying, but this "right-hand bias" is just dumb. And the minute an enemy shot hits you, you bounce back and lose control of your character...but you remain vulnerable to attack and so can lose your entire life from just one bullet hit. Ridiculous.
Somehow no Electronic Arts game I've played on the GBA has been without fundamental annoyances like these, and it's getting just tiresome. I *was* going to give this game two stars, but after having played one level 30 times with the same result of being killed by flights of bombers, I simply said "*&^% this". I'll bet the ... game developers had a wonderful time devising ways to kill off the player with hordes of enemies. Well, this is the last Electronic Arts game I guy, and this game is going straight to a second-hand store. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent Game. I have played every version of Metroid and considering that this is for the gameboy it is an excellent game. It's slightly linear though because you are given missions and cannot really go anywhere else other then finishing the current mission then going to get a new one. It is still an awesome and challenging game. I would highly recommend this game as one of the best on Gameboy Advance. And if you didn't get enough of Metroid through Metroid Fusion and Metroid prime, through the Game boy connecting cable you can play the original Metroid for NES on the Gamecube after you beat Metroid Fusion. Gimmicky? Yes. But it's still a great incentive to get both. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great continuation to the Zelda series. It was five years after the release of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Gamers around the world were anxiously awaiting the next installment of the legendary series. Recently, a screen shown at E3 displayed Link fighting Ganondorf in an epic battle with amazing graphics. But then when Wind Waker was released, it appeared to be more of a cartoon than a Legend of Zelda game; it looked nothing like that picture. Though many still believe this ruined the game, most agree that you can't judge Wind Waker by its cover: The cel-shaded graphics give it a new look, but there's no doubt that the feel emulates that of its predecessor, Ocarina of Time.
For those of you who played Ocarina of Time, you'll remember that at the end Ganondorf was plunged into a void in which he did not die, but was suspended for 100 years. For those of you who didn't, a short sequence before the game begins explains the basic plot of Ocarina of Time. When the game starts, you are sleeping on a lookout tower on your home, Outset Island, which is set in a vast Ocean; you wake to find your little sister leaning over you, reminding you that it's your birthday. After a series of events involving your grandmother and various island residents, a large armored bird is spotted flying over the island carrying a young lady. A pirate ship is in hot pursuit, firing cannonballs and the like. And of course, you must go save her - that is, after you've found a sword. After a few battles in the island's forest, you manage to save the mysterious girl, who turns out to be the captain of the pirates down below. You exit the forest, only to see your sister sprinting towards you, clearly excited about something. But then out of nowhere, the giant bird swoops down and takes her off into the distance. After repeatedly begging the pirate captain to take you with them and help save your sister, your adventure begins. The pirates take you to the Forsaken Fortress, a cursed stronghold where the bird and the man who commands it live. The pirates attempt to shoot you to the room where your sister is being held, but they miss, and you end up losing your sword. After sneaking through the castle by hiding under barrels and being taken to the prison about a million times, you finally retrieve your sword and encounter your sister - only to be taken away by the bird, who thrusts you out into the ocean. You are rescued by a talking ship called the King of Red Lions, who tells you that your sister is in the captivity of Ganondorf, the evil man who was thought to be destroyed a century prior. Your first objective is to find three sacred stones that will raise the Tower of Gods; this ancient citadel will help open up the path to the Master Sword, the only thing that can destroy Ganondorf. On your journey you find the Wind Waker, a conductor's baton that allows you to perform various melodies that control the world around you. With the help of the Wind Waker, you discover a stunning secret about the ocean and its many islands. You return to the Forsaken Fortress in a desperate attempt to defeat Ganondorf, only to have the Master Sword's power drained. The only way to restore it is to awaken the Earth and Wind sages, and guide them to the heart of their temples; afterward you must retrieve the broken pieces of Triforce from the depths of the ocean.
The controls in this game are much like Ocarina of Time, A being an action button (you jump automatically), B using your sword, and the C button used for setting items. The items are similar to those in Ocarina of Time: Bombs, Hookshot, Bow & Arrow, etc. However, there are some new items like the Grappling Hook, which wraps around protrusions and lets you swing; and the Deku Leaf, which acts as a sort of parachute, allowing you to gracefully glide across large gaps and even fly with the help of a gust of wind. The L button allows you to target, replacing Z in Ocarina of Time; however, instead of toggling on and off, you hold and release it to lock on and off.
The gameplay itself is very fun; a wide variety of areas in a huge overworld pose many challenging puzzles and battles. The world is a huge ocean consisting of forty-nine sectors, each with a unique island. The islands range anywhere from small, moon-shaped lumps with a single chest to giant spiraling pillars of rock riddled with caverns and even an entire civilization. Though the game is not as difficult as Ocarina of Time, it will still thoroughly frustrate you at times. But overall, the game is just fun and exciting.
One of the things that separates Wind Waker from most other Legend of Zelda titles is the change of graphics. Though the game is played in three dimensions like Ocarina of Time, this game is cel-shaded, giving it the 2-D, cartoon-like look to the characters and world. Some may say this downgrades the game, but I think that it is simply a new method of presentation, and looks beautiful.
Like other Zelda games, Wind Waker has wonderful music. It really fits with the surroundings, and make you feel like you're really in the game, garbed in green and saving Hyrule. Whether you're on Dragon Roost Island listening to the soothing wind music and harmonic finger snaps, or sailing across the ocean taking in a creative medley of the original Legend of Zelda overworld theme, you can't help but enjoy Wind Waker's music, and maybe even hum along.
Like most Zelda games, this one goes above and beyond in its replay value. Nearly every inch of the gargantuan overworld is filled with secrets and side quests. You can hunt for rare items in hidden mini-dungeons, play a countless mini games, and much more. And when you beat the game, you have the option of starting another file in which you go through the whole game in normal clothes, and you have the Deluxe Picto Box; this is an item that allows you to take pictures of pretty much every character and enemy (yes, bosses too) and turn them into figurines! In other words, the replay value in overflowing; it will take years to do every little thing there is to do.
Overall, the Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is an amazing game that will not be forgotten. Even now, after they've stopped making Gamecube games, most stores still have copies of this game. If you have a Wii, or still have a Gamecube, get this game! It is a must-have for any Nintendo fan. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
PERFECT. The fact that Soul Calibur is still arguably the BEST fighting game on ANY console is a testament to how good the game really is. One would think that a game released with the debut of its console would lose its luster after the console's initial stages but Soul Calibur continues to be regarded as the fighting game to end all fighting games not just for dreamcast but for all consoles. What can I say that hasn't already been said? Flawless graphics, addictive gameplay, major replay value, appropriately breathtaking soundtrack (both music and sound fx) and an epic storyline all make Soul Calibur a must have for gamers of all genres. To be honest, I bought a Dreamcast specifically for this game and it hasn't disappointed. If you own a dreamcast and don't have this game, you are nuts not to get it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mario Kart Super Circuit. Out of all the Mario Kart games that's come out(including Mario Kart DS); Mario Kart Super Circuit has to be my most favorite. It takes the best parts of Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart 64 and mix them together to create a whole new Mario Kart experience. There's 40 tracks in all(including the original tracks from Super Mario Kart), eight characters, Grand Prix and Time Trial modes, ghost mode that saves your ghost to the game to trade with other players or for you to race against, and more. The game itself is similar to the Super Mario Kart game but with better graphical and level design, better audio, and an over-the-top presentation. One thing it does and does well is prove just how powerful the Gameboy Advance really is. It, literally, pushes the system to it's limits.
It's a game every Gameboy Advance owner should have in their collection. One I highly recommend to all. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A good direction for Sonic. (How long have a played this game, I think the record place said 96 hours or something like that!) I was suprised to hear that Sonic was getting a fighter for the Gameboy Advance, quite different from the "run to the goal" Advance series. Personaly, I like fighting games (not the bloody ones, but you know, the Super Smash Bros. types), and had very high expectations for this game. It satisified them with high action fighting and a challening story mode. In this game you can play as a variety of characters from the Sonic universe: Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, Rouge, Amy, Cream, and the unlockabel E-102, and Chaos. You can also play as Emerl. One thing I like about this game is that there seems to be no "Strongest" character (excuding a super experianced Emerl), it all depends on fighing style (Tails and Cream work best for me). The fact you can actuall heal is cool too, as is the fact you can customize your special attacks. In Story Mode, you have to follow the story line and battle set characters, in battle, you earn cards whihc represent different attacks from the characters you fought, and skill points. If you press R to go to the customize screen you can teach Emerl these attackes if you have enough skill points. There are even altra rare ultimate attackes! When you first boot up Sonic Battle, you can only play "Sonic's story" in Story Mode, once you beat it however, you earn Tails "episode", then Rouge's episode, ect. Every character has an episode except E-102 and Chaos. Battle Mode is my fav. Play a battle on any stage, with any characters, with many customizable rules. Challenge mode is where you battle five set rounds to earn the most piont possible. Minigames are also included, though only one is single player. My only complaint is that you can't do the "virtuall training" you encounter in Emerl's episode with anyone but him. The reason I gave duribility (can you even see that rating, it made me do it and educational value [which this game does not have] when I reviewed it - it didn't make me with any other game, weird) 3 stars is that it has a variety of bad gliches, having special attacks and healing stop working is the most often occuring one. Once however, it almost deleted all my data by itself. But, these gliches could be (and probably are) a result of my playing for 96 or so hours. i recommend this game to anyone who owns a Gameboy Advance, whether you're a sonic fan or not! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Bandicoot's Nintendo debut. Formerly an unofficial mascot of Sony, Crash Bandicoot makes his way towards multiple game consoles like certain former mascots before him, but in the hands of different development teams this time. In this case, Traveler's Tales has whipped up Wrath of Cortex. While this may seem like a drastic change from the original Playstation, this game actually follows the footsteps of its Naughty Dog predecessors; you run forward/right, collect peaches and a Crystal in each level, break boxes, hit bonus rounds for more peaches and 1-Ups, etc.
With that said, the platforming is addictive as it has always been! There's something about the simple run 'n jump style of play Crash offers that keeps me hooked. Box-smashing and collecting peaches always feels good to do, and the action can be constantly kinetic for the most part. This formula alone just makes the game a winner in my opinion. However, there is a doze of other gameplay styles serving as other levels, but while a couple are pretty good, the other couple aren't as satisfying. The Marble Madness-style levels are a treat, and the plane combat levels at least control nicely, but levels such as the kart-racing (ironically).......suck. The bosses aren't really much to write home about, either.
But with lush colorful worlds, a catchy and vibrant soundtrack, and addictive gameplay, Crash Bandicoot: Wrath of Cortex is fully recommended for fans of the little guy's previous platforming conquests. It might not be as on par, but it's still fun to play regardless! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A review of expert gamer: Fox Master. Ah, this game brings back some memories. Super Smash Bros., I loved that game so much. Then they came out with a sequal...... Which was better than the first! More characters, more attacks, more Vs. levels and Vs. types.
But there's a downside too. I didn't like the fact of the Pokemon in the game. They're just a pain to me. Then, there's the fact that it's best with multiple human players that know the controls.... Which is bad for me consodering that alot of people call me cheap... Jump, jump, A.
On the other hand, counter-parts. Fox and Falco, MArio and Luigi and Dr. Mario, Captin Falcon and Ganandorf, Pikachu and Pichu, Ness and Mewto.... All have their ups and downs. ANd on top of that, the trophies based on them (normal, red smash, and blue smash) which tell you their attacks, ups and downs, and the game(s) that they come from. Then, the trophies that give you more info about that game (ex. Pokemon, Starfox, F-Zero, etc.).....
In short, this game is best used with several EXPERIENCED human players.... And against Level 9 Fox of Falco.
P.S. I still find Fox to be the toughest A.I. in the game, compairing him to SSB Fox....... Fox rules! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Truly Great RPG. It seems like the majority of modern RPGs have become more about spectacle and style over anything substantive. Yes, I realize there are exceptions and this is certainly a matter of personal taste but I find modern RPGs to largely consist of flashy cut-scenes which are padded with mountains of repetitive dialogue from a half-dozen or so extremely cliche, over-the-top anime-inspired teenagers/young adults. Meanwhile, the plot of these games are so hopelessly convoluted and riddled with contrived twists that the whole story easily falls apart due to countless plot holes. Finally, while the actual game-play aspect varies wildly many modern RPGs present the player with a steep learning curve and are buried under mountains of menus that make even a simple combat action feel like a spreadsheet project.
Final Fantasy V is an example of a game that is not only from an older era but is almost an antithesis to the average modern RPG. It is a game with the simple premise of saving the four crystals from a dark lord. This is the reason why many gamers consider Final Fantasy V's story and characters to be "weak" but I completely disagree. Final Fantasy V embraces its simple premise and thoroughly explores it. The result is an extremely well written and perfectly paced story (with a few good twists thrown in) that utilizes a small cast of believable protagonists and a legitimately intimidating antagonist with a surprising back story. Furthermore, while the tone of the whole narrative is lighthearted Final Fantasy V managers to deliver more than a few epic and touching moments that, ironically, have more weight than the over-dramatized stories of modern RPGs. It is also worth pointing out that the Advance version of Final Fantasy V is exceptionally well translated and includes dozens of cleverly woven in Western pop culture references which bolsters the humor of the story.
Yet even those who dislike the story of Final Fantasy V will often admit that the game play is where it shines and that comes as no surprise. Final Fantasy V's job system is dynamic, extremely customizable, and surprisingly simple. As one progresses through the game they can assign a wider variety of jobs ranging from Knight to Dancer to the four available party members. Each one of the party members can also actively utilize a skill learned from another job, via ability points gained in battle, with their current one. The sheer number of jobs is impressive with over twenty ultimately being available to the player. However, the game, in particular the boss battles that often require certain tactics to beat, is structured in such a way that it is better to have a flexible group than an overspecialized one. It is a system that promotes diversity, experimenting with job combinations, and strategy rather than simply over leveling your characters, grinding out the ability points for additional job skills, or making the whole party clones of one another.
Even if you are the type of gamer that likes the style of modern RPGs the actual game mechanics of Final Fantasy V will probably be enjoyable for you. Meanwhile, if you happen to dislike the stories of the newer games then Final Fantasy V's plot and characters could very well capture your interest in addition to the well implemented game mechanics. I can only strongly recommend Final Fantasy V to all RPG fans and any old-school RPG fan that dislike the newer games should definitely check it out. I have not only played every Final Fantasy game to date but a good number of other RPG franchises over the years (including the Ultima and Persona series) and Final Fantasy V is undoubtedly one of my favorite RPGs of all time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Simply a classic game. I bought a Sega Genesis Machine in 1994 after I rented NHLPA 93 and then I bought the game itself and I still have both tucked away after all these years, Even though I am almost 50 now and my wife thinks I am nuts when I drag it out and hook it all up and play it. I will admit I don;t play it often anymore but I would never get rid of it. The fighting, the checking, the attitudes of these little cartoon men are just amazing, I bought NHLPA 94 with the one timer and goalie controls and still own that as well but I will still drag out NHLPA 93 and plug it in and play it when I am 80 years old, That;s how much fun this game was and still is, I know nothing about X box or modern games but NHLPA 93 as others have mentioned here is a true classic sports video game that will be remembered forever as such. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
For Fans of the Series. Double Dragon for the gameboy is not a bad game. It is though somewhat repetitive (something that haunts most beat em ups) and short. With only four levels you can blast through this in 30 minutes. The thing is though it is slightly fun and fans of this series will like this. More or less its a simplified version of the NES game which is also not a bad thing. I know this review sounds a little negative but I did like this game. Otherwise if you do not like Double Dragon or side scrolling beat 'em ups you will not really like this any way. It's short,simple and fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wonderful. This game truly lives up to the legacy left by both Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. THe graphics are wonderful (especially for a gamecube game), and the gameplay is fun. The bosses, while not necessarily challenging, are both creative and amusing. My only bone to pick with the game is (semi-spoiler alert...sorta!) with the clawshot, and its complete inability to hook onto anything other than the clawshot targets. Yes, fellow Zelda fans, we cannot zoom around from rooftop to rooftop, nor can we swing from tree to tree. However, the clawshot targets are abundant, and in that way the problem is cercumvented. The items are fun, the story is new and interesting, and, on the whole, this game wins big points from me. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Dragonball Advanced Adventure. This game is truly a find for any who have enjoyed the Dragonball series! It is as fun and as adventurous as the series itself while packing a great punch to the fighting style for the GBA system. However, there were a few inconsistencies that make this game less than perfect. The story is not accurate, making the game a little less enjoyable if you're looking for a nostalgic story re-enactment. Some may say that it was necessary for the game to simplify or skip over some parts to make it move along faster, but unfortunately, if the game moved any quicker it wouldn't even be able to consider itself a platform title. Which brings me to my next point, the game's storyline is far too fast-moving. With somewhere around 25 chapters each beatable within 15 minutes, this game leaves a lot to be desired. I beat my game in under three hours, and although that seems like a lot, the practiced gamer knows that time flies when you're having fun.
All in all I'll give this game a 4/5 across the board. The presentation was great with awesome animation and two REALLY fun styles of fighting, but lacking in the areas of story consistency and play time. If this game were just a little more accurate to the story and took up that much extra time, like say making it a 5 hour game instead of a three hour game, I'm sure I would have been much more pleased. It's a fun game, just not something you'll get a lot of replay value out of. If there is some place you knew of that would allow you to rent this game or try it before you buy it, do it! Because I guarantee you'll have a great time, but will be finished before the night is over. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Simplistic Bliss. While many believe that the simplictity of this game is it's downfall, I for one think that it is what makes the game so darn fun. I ussualy wasn't one to play too many baseball sims as they got too complex or tedious but this game is just right for me and all of you others like me who think baseball is kind of a slow game. All your favorite carachters are here and thensome. We have Mario, Wario, Peach etc. but we also have some obscurities like King Toadstool and Trixie Kong. Each carachter has their own specialty (other than balanced players i.e. Mario, Power players are good at hitting hard and pitching hard and fast but tend to be slow runners. Speed players tend to be good fielders and baserunners but average hitters and pitchers. Then there are technique players which as far as I can tell excell in pitching and are ok at everything else. Each player also has their own star power that when tapped into allows the player to hit or pitch with cool powers like a flame ball for Mario. That isn't the only piece of Mario flavor that finds itself in the game. Every field has it's own obstacle that is ussualy a staple in the series such as piranha plants that eat and spit out your ball. This game has the full range of modes but nothing really worth talking about. Over all this is a great great game for those of you looking for a simple fun sports game or a young baseball fan who wants a video game that is easy to play. Caution though, baseball purists will probably be turned off by this games simplicity and ablitity for games to end in a tie. Another annoyance is the announcer who has a kind of annoying voice but those gripes really aren't big enough to hurt the score. 5 stars. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Unputdownable. I own four GBA games which I play every now and then, usually to pass time in between lectures and on long bus rides etc. However, after purchasing Mario Golf, I soon realized just what a great game this is, and have barely let my console rest!!
The golf is fun, and not overly technical. You don't have to have any outside knowledge of the sport to be good at this, as you learn everything you need to from caddies and other golfers in the game.
The storyline is full of adventure... typical of Mario games. You have maps and venture different courses, worlds and experience new challenges all the time.
Indeed, you start off as a novice, and work your way up until you become the creme de la creme. There are so many things you can do, and so many nice courses to utilize.
It's the one GBA game that I would give ten stars out of five, because the graphics are great, the gameplay is absolutely superb, the music is refreshingly fun, and the story is top notch.
If you do decide to get this, you'll know what a gem it is. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
its fun even with turned base action. i never thought id like a turned base action game but this game is a load of fun. the graphics may not be the best but the plot is good and theres always something to do.
going around buying stuff and talking to people can be just as fun as the battleing parts. well you can either catch moonfish which gives you items or take on a bounty or just fly around in your ship looking for a fight. Its a very long RPG too it will take over 30 hours to beat so you better be ready.overall the sound is all right and the camera views can be kinda annoying but no big deal. if you have a gamecube and you like RPGs ill reccomend to you or just to anyone who has a gamecube. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It Blew My Mind at E3. Early in the year, I was skeptical about Turok based upon some very early Quicktime movies I'd seen at IGN.com. However, when I saw the game at E3, I was completely floored. While the beautiful textures and top-notch audio were to be expected, the A.I. is better than anything I've seen before. It was already breathtaking, and just think how much better it will be in September at launch!
I must confess, this game looked significantly better than Metroid Prime. This is the one FPS to own this fall -- and yes, Metroid is a FPS, not an adventure game :) I've pre-ordered my copy of Turok, and I suggest you do likewise! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is one of the tightest systems. Well what i would like to start off saying is that i really do think this is one of the top systems and i think it is over playstation to i played all three but own xbox and gamecube yes playstation have most games but the game developers is going back to its rightful owner and thats gamecube and i will say that final fantasy is one of the games thats making playstation and their going back to gamecube. and i really do think that nintendo will be taken over cause their graphics is tight and everyone knows of mario and whoever knows of mario knows that hes one of the best tahts out their now and gamecube is just a system that you cant get tired of that you can play over and over and over its just that exciting and i have a x-box i don't really play that cause when everone come over they wanting to play the gamecube so i really think thats the best system thats out right now just give it time and it will be their
1. Mario
2. Metroid
3. Sonic
4. Zelda
5. Start fox
6. Kirby
7. Pokemon
8. luigi
9. smash brothers
10. just a all around nice game system yes everyone think its not cause xbox and playstation has a dvd player on it but why get another system when you know that it might break down and the games will be nice at one point but bore you the next so i think for any ages you should get a gamecube cause it made the game systems to what it is now thats just my opinion and im 20 yrs old | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Cars Mariokart. I bought this game for my GameCube system and I loved it. It has minigames, it has races, what else does it need to be fun? That's right! You said it! Nothing! The Cars video game is in my opinion the best GCN game that involves racing ever! My other favorite thing about it is it's diffuculty. It is not plain hard but not significantly easy either. I think it's just right for any racing game fanatic, big or small. You see, i only have old consoles, like the PSone and the Gamecube. I also have a GameBoy color and a GameBoy Advance. Of all the consoles, I like my GBA and the PS1 the best, but I still really love playing Cars and Nascar on my GameCube. Well, simply put, it's a terrific game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game, new ideas. This newest breed of Tetris starts out like any other. You have the option to play the classic Tetris game that everyone, including Homer Simpson, has played. But, there are also 5 new play modes, included Fusion which is the most unlike classic Tetris. Each of the games offers hours of reply.
This game also includes an outline option to help you see where your piece will land, for newer or less skilled players. As well as being able to see the next four pieces ahead.
Additionally you can swap out one piece by pressing the L or R button, and trade that piece with any piece later in the game... this option is very helpful for storing straight pieces.
Unfortunatly each game only has 15 levels, unlike the nearly limitless play of the origional title.
Another flaw on my system is that most of the backgrounds are so dark you have to be in a very well lit area to play, this is a typical flaw of all gameboy games without an SP, but the purple pieces are almost invisible without some serious overhead lighting.
All in all this game offers a new look at a great game, and offers at least a month of solid replayablity, plus it's great to pick up for a 5 minute distraction.
-- nemo54321 (3 1/2 stars) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gaming bliss. The Game Boy Advance SP is a great gaming platform and has actually sparked a renewed interest in my gaming.
Previous Game Boys had been portable, but not so small that they could truly go anywhere. The GBA SP's clamshell design makes it fold into a compact package of about 3"x3"x1" -- approximately the size of a wallet, but perfect for sliding into a pocket.
And what else is great is the rechargable battery. You won't have to search for batteries or keep spending tons of money on batteries if you play often. Just plug it in to recharge and in three hours, you're good to go.
Sound and graphics are great -- for a portable. Sometimes the sound is a bit scratchy using the GBA SP's built-in speaker. Still, given how little space the designers had to work with, it's great.
Controls are comfortably sized -- I usually prefer a larger controller, but I've never had any discomfort in my hands while using the GBA SP for an extended period. It's also lighter than previous Game Boys, which may help.
Finally, the games available are phenomenal. It's like having a portable Super Nintendo -- and in fact, many of that system's games are available for the GBA SP. It's probably my favorite platform in quite a while. Lots of fun, great games available, extremely portable and lightweight -- a must-have.
The only thing to be aware of: The manual touts a ridiculous amount of battery life without the light on. Don't rely on that; the only time the system is comfortably usable without the light is in bright light (like sunlight). Never fear, though: The battery life with the sidelit display is still excellent. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Like good games? then don't get this. Now ok, i have an N64.... and i have just about hmmm 6 games for it which were what i thought were the only worth wild NON-CHILDISH games. Well I play this "thing" recently and the [dang] controller is so messed up from the N64 one. The N64's controller was good, it didn't beat the playstations, (which the only complaint i've heard about the Playstation controller is that the Analog is a WHOOPING 1/2 inch or less to the bottom of the controller!! WOW!! big deal! Well back to the [stink] cube. First of all NINTENDO needs to get out and let the big boys roll in. Like Playstation and Xbox, Nintendo needs to stop making games which have been on EACH AND EVERY CONSOLE THEY MADE!!!! how many freakin mario karts are you going to have???? And they need to stop making childish games! Hardly anygame on N64 was any cool, or non cartoony. Except for maybe wrestling games, or NON-NINTENDO made racing games. All the games Nintendo made [stunk]! They just keep making remakes of the old ones which get boring in about 5 minutes. Plus people say theres no loading time like there is on the PLaystation! Holy [cow] can ya not wait 5 secs for the GOOD GAMES TO LOAD????? And yes Gamecube has loading. Lets hope Nintendo Wises up and makes something worth playing. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NBA 2K2 is the start of a new bball dynasty. This game is excellent and superb, and although not a perfect simulation of basketball, it's the closest thing to it so far. First of all, excellent shooting controls. If you want to head fake, you will head fake rather than take an ill-advised shot. Second of all, good AI. Centers will have more rebounds and blocks, and guards will naturally have more assists and steals, unlike other games where the guard can have 20 rebounds and the center like 2. Third, good flexibility. Create a player lets you control many detailed aspects of the character, such as body frame and shooting skills. But there are also some flaws. The crossover function could have been better in that you can choose which move you want to do, thus adding more style without ruining the game. Also, the AI simply takes too many threes. The AI will exploit the advantages of an excellent three-point shooter and keep scoring unrelentlessly till you cry out in frustration. Plus, while create-a-player is detailed, it could've included more faces and let you create your own face or import the name of the created plaer via microphone. Last, the pass animations are still goofy, which the player tossing the ball to his teammate a foot way. Overall, this a very good game and you can't go wrong with this purchase. It is one of the last and best Dreamcast games out there. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Kick @** man, if your a real SEGA man, like me. This is truly amazing to have every genesis game of Sonic on a single cd for GameCube. They don't call me the Speed Demon for nothing, topping out 30 mph.....yes no lie and my biggest insperation to such speed over the last, fast 13 years is Sonic the Hedgehog. I was fast back in 2nd grade but then I met Sonic, when he was first introduced into this world, with the games like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 I wanted to be like my new hearo and became faster. Many Great games including Sonic 1,2,3, Sonic & Knuckels(4 so to speak) Sonic Spinball and Dr. Eggman's Mean Bean Machine, which I personally don't care for ( not exact name of the name of the game, I just used Eggman's name) It also has a very fun game called "Blue Sphere",
which you have to unlock which is too easy to do. They say to play the games included to unlock these secret games but you don't have play them exactly, I won't spoill it though you'll have play and see, sorry. The unlockables I will unvail, they include "Blue Sphere" which is, on the old system the result conecting Sonic/Knux to Sonic 1 & pushing all 3 buttons down at the same time. "Sonic 2 & Knuckles","Sonic 3 & Knuckles" (my favorite) both of these connecting games and a new game not of the Sonic world "Rystar" a very fun game.(sorry no details it would take too long) it also has Sonic 3D blast. These and extras like scrolls on game guides, comics VIDEOS(ohhhhh...ahhhhh) which are fantastic man! Not to mention the animated menus with awsome music too them ohh yeah. This game's a party in can,man! Sorry, disc man!! Get it play it love it.
Note: The opening and ending videos for Sonic CD are on here but not the game just you don't get too disapointed like I did. I first saw these minimovies I thought the last secret game be Sonic CD but it was Rystar. ohh well Now on Sonic Gems collection you CAN plat that game(on sale here at amazon.com ta da.....37 blocks of memory requiered for Sonic gems collection, only 2 for Mega collection) A Must buy, so do it!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A FUN Kids Game. I purchased this game from drewinak and it arrived on time and in the condition I bought it used: very good. This looked like a fun and interesting game so I decided to check it out. It plays well have had no problems with it. You start out with a little story and you get to name your character choose whether you want to be a boy or a girl and then travel to a magical land of monsters. You get to answer a few questions and depending on the answers you create a monster matching your personality decided by your answers. Then you travel to places to challenge other monsters to try and save Amazing Island. Before a challenge you can use things you've picked up on your monster then they tell you what the challenge is and give you directions. Once you start the challenge it's up to you to do your best to win it and move to the next challenge until you beat the boss of each of the locations of the challenges. Even with directions I found some of these challenges quite difficult to figure out. I have yet to beat the boss of the first set of challenges because I don't beat him within the amount of time that I need to. It's an alright game it looks to be made more for kids then for teens or adults although I think it could be fun for all ages if you enjoy this type of game style. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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