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This crazy dimension can eeeeeaaay my shooooorts. Decent game. Very similar to the SNES version. Decent graphics, nice use of color, and pretty good controls and gameplay. Lots of people from the Simpsons TV show are here from Auto Man, Principal Skinner, The Twins, Barney, Jimbo and the gang, Mr. Burns, and many more. The atmosphere is pretty cool in this game. Lots of interactive elements and seems like it fit right in a weird episode of the show! The only area where this game lacks is the difficulty.
This game is actually very hard!!!!!! Challenges make a game great but this one goes a little further. You have to beat multiple stages in different worlds, as well as collect paper in the main world, where u have no lives or continues. You sometimes have extra lives in some of the other worlds that you need to beat to complete the game. And what makes it very frustrating to is there is no save game/password feature, and also no difficulty level system.
Its a fun game, but to actually sit down and beat is very very difficult. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
For emulation I am suitable impressed. Let's get this review started with the bad: saves do not work so you can say goodbye to RPGs and other games that use that feature.
It's emulation so the sound is not perfect and the built-in speakers (dreadful) don't help matters.
Ok, now that that's out of the way...
I picked up the AT Games Ultimate Portable Game Player on a bit of a whim, bouyed by a favorable review or two. The console itself is impressive, iightweight and compact but still easy to manage. I have big hands and while the unit feels like little more than a light piece of plastic in my hands, it remains comfortable to grip with a good button layout. Sometimes start is annoying to press as it is awkwardly placed above the 6 button pad (very cool since one of the bundled games is Super Street Fighter II)
Boot is quick with a short AT Games splash followed by the menu. The menu is responsive, easy to page through, and includes screen captures of the games. Pick a game, press start, and the game boots. This is pretty flawless and is about as perfect as such a menu can get.
Ports included are: mini-usb, headphone, SD Card, and A/V out. Any old stereo to composite cable will do but since those aren't really common now, you can pick up the relevant cable from AT Games' website (for $10 USD...ouch!) The A/V out lets you use the unit to play games on TV. Fantastic! The manual even includes recommended settings for your set to produce a good picture. Mini-usb is for charging (like Amazon and the Kindle, they assume you have a computer to charge with...an AC connector is separate, also on the website). Headphones are for headphones of course.
The SD card slot takes a standard SD Card. Stick the card in the computer, make a folder labeled GAME and fill with ROMs to your heart's content. I'd read that only old SD cards work but the unit had no problem with my 8 GB SDHC card. Loading from card is slightly slower than loading from onboard storage but the games still play well. A menu button can be pressed to easily exit a game and bounce back to game selection which is fantastic. Again though, even with the SD card you can't create save files so forget about Phantasy Star. Loading from the SD Card gives you a list of ROM files by name but the screen only holds so many characters, so you may need to rename your ROMs from whatever nefarious source you acquire them from so that everything is tidy and organized.
If you're not to worried about multiplayer or save games, this little guy is a pretty decent cheap way to have Genesis classics on handheld. The included 40 games are the usual roster of Sega classics (sans Sonic 3, first game I loaded on my SD card) plus 40 homebrewed games. These titles aren't to interesting but eh, I would have been happy with no games and just the card slot. It uses a cell battery that only gets a few hours on a full charge (garbage) but that's all I really need when I'm out. At home I like wiring it into the TV.
Truthfully I came in expecting a software emulation based unit to be pretty unimpressive but I find I genuinely enjoy playing games on the device. It is less bulky than a Nomad, and the screen is pretty gorgeous. This is my first foray into AT Games line of portable Genesis machines and I like what I see. I hope they can work on that battery life and save game support in the next iteration of the machine. The sound will drive purists up the wall and I have no doubt that extensive play will review other odd bugs in different titles but for $45 USD I am pretty happy. This is a better solution for Genesis on the go than my Nexus 7 I think. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
the worst spyro. I have never owned a PS, but i had once gone to a friends house and played the spyro games. They were great!!! On gamespot.com, all the old games got at least an 8, but this one only got a 3! The thing is, the characters and such make it seem like a stupid game, but parts of it are to challenging for little kids. The graphics could have been waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than what they are. I think that this is just one of those sequels that are made just b/c they know that ppl will buy it because all the other ones were great. Don't waste you $ on this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A small screen hides a serious and authentic game. When I first saw this on Amazon, there were no reviews and the screen shots were disappointing. Gameboy's small screen I thought would be insufficient for a game like pool. I took a chance anyway and bought it. I was very pleasantly surprised that the game is actually very serious and authentic. You can play against a friend via link cable or against the computer opponents, but I really liked the option of playing a "practice" game where you don't have to play against anybody. The sound effects are sharp and the selectable music is a great mood-setter for the game. The graphics are really quite good and I became used to the small screen (Some games don't make it on Gameboy Color's screen, maybe Gameboy Advance will improve them?) I recommend this game for Pool fans and am impressed with its control and options for setting up a good shot. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
LIKE A BROKEN RECORD. This game, like a broken record, skips from pointless missions, to, well, more pointless missions that seem to be important to the story line. FFTA, however, doesn't really have a storyline, you never have straight forward objectives which i find very annoying. I have put this game down after countless hours. Well, acutally, i gave it to a friend who now doesnt even play it anymore for the same reasons. We have moved on to Fire Emblem which i would highly reccomend(i will write a review after this about fire emblem.)because it is much more fun and has a story line. I hope that you will consider my review and go check out some of these good rpg's
fire emblem
advance wars 1&2
zelda, a link to the past | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Killer App" for the Gameboy Advance. Advance Wars is an addictive turn-based strategy game, with a comprehensive tutorial and a variety of game modes: single player campaign, single player, multiplayer mode where you pass the GBA from player to player after each turn, linked 1-4 multiplayer "VS." using one cartridge with more vs. maps available for multi-cartridge linked multiplay.
Progress through missions and you are awarded coins that allow you to unlock additional parts of the game by purchasing maps. You can also design maps with a built-in map editor, and these maps can be traded with other players via the link cable.
The graphics are detailed, bright, and easy to scan. The interface is minimalist and keeps clutter to a minimum. This game is the "killer app" that should get you to buy a GBA if you don't already have one.
Load up on batteries. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
this is truely one of the better gba games out there. Kirby sets of to help residents of Dream Land, who are unable to dream because King DeDeDe has stolen the Rod of Dreams. ok not the best story line but the awesome gameplay more than make up for this. kirby boast roughly 40 unique levels and kirby can walk, jump, swim underwater, and float in midair not to mention the staggering amount of moves he can obtain by inhaling his enemies special attacks such as ufo, laser, stone, a sword (with link's hat from zelda) and a flame thrower. though the game is not too difficult and can be beaten in a few hours the replay value is great and has a host of mini games. and the link mode with your friends provides hours of fun. anyone who is looking to add a great game to their gba games collection should definately pick this up. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game, but a MAJOR problem. I gotta tell you, I'm pretty much addicted to this game. Everything about the gameplay is very realistic and the graphics are intense. It takes a little getting used to, but its worth the time.
But, there is one major problem. This is a quote from the booklet..."WARNING: You cannot save Franchise or Expansion mode games using current Memory Cards...Mid Season Franchise or Expansion requires 1 File and 153 Blocks to save. Current Memory Cards have a capacity of 59 blocks."
You CANNOT Franchise or create an Expansion team! I think that is a major negative for this game. If you buy this game, I would highly suggest getting the new Gamecube 16X Memory Card... it is an extra [item price], but it will be very worth it for this game, and, I'm sure, future games will have the same issue. That card has something like 1000+ blocks, so you won't ever need to buy a new card again.
Hope this helps. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Only for collectors. 1st off this is a review from someone that actually has played and owns this game. Unless you are a huge fan of the show and just want the game to add to your Buffy collectables I say do not buy this game! It has some of the worse controls and it get frustrating very quickly when you hit the jump button and do not jump. If you played the Buffy game for the Game Boy Color this is pretty much the same thing demon and vampire killing, cut scene lather rinse repeat. The levels are too short (or maybe too long in some cases), the A.I. is not very bright and the bosses are too easy to kill. The game can be beaten in an hour or so depending on the difficulty level and your frustration level. They don't even use the theme song from the show, just generic low quality stuff. This game is probably one they just change the characters around in and market as different games. Save you money on this one, I wish I had. I am looking forward to the new Buffy game coming out for the Game Cube, this looks much more promising from the previews I've seen at gaming sites. I'm a Buffy fan but this is the 2nd Game Boy game based on Buffy that is not worthy of the Buffy name. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Falls Short of Nothing. I couldn't wait for THPS2 to come out for Dreamcast the first time I played it at Best Buy on Sony. The game had great graphics and controls, so I couldn't even imagine how great it would be when I got it for Sega. It's everything I thought it would be. The controls are unbelievable! Surprisingly, I found that I like the way that THPS2 is harder to pull off hard tricks and combos then in THPS. It makes it WAY more realistic. I love the create a skate and skate park feature. My friends and I created 2 awesome parks. One for my style (it's like all grinding), and one for my friends (who like big air). It's a great game and a must have. I'm not a skater in my own time (snowboarder actually), but the game is a blast. Get it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun, but repetitive. I got a gamecube for Christmas and one of the games I got was The Simpsons Road Rage. This was the first game I played on my gamecube and man was it fun! But, within the first hour or two, it got very repetitive. The characters kept saying the same things over and over and over again. It got kind of annoying. Another problem, I beat this game on December 27th, two days after Christmas. And I hardly played The Simpsons Road Rage on Christmas day because i wasn't at home most of Christmas day. But aside from that, this was a truly great game. ... There are so many characters and starting locations to unlock, which actually gives you some motivation to play the game. This wasn't a particularly hard or long game, but it was really fun while it lasted. Basically the goal is to collect 1 million dollars which eventually unlocks all the characters and starting locations. There are basically 4 modes of play, Road Rage Mode, Mission Mode, Sunday Drive, and Head To Head. Road Rage Mode is the main part of the game, where you make money by delivering passengers to their destinations and then receiving money for your service. Then when you have a total of a certain amount of money, you get to either unlock a character or a starting location. Mission Mode totally (...). It is no fun and really stupid. Basically you just drive around and run over certain objects in a limited amount of time. When you complete all ten, you unlock the car built for Homer and you Homer can drive in this from then on. Sunday Drive is basically a practice mode where you get to just pick up passengers and take them to their destinations with no time limit. But, you get no money in this mode. Head To Head is a pretty bad multiplayer mode but it is all that its got. Basically two players are going after the same passenger and whoever gets the passenger to where it wants to go gets $1,000. You can play up to $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. Another downside is that The Simpsons Road Rage has almost zero replay value. Once you beat it, you have absolutely no reason to play it again. A little advice in getting a lot of cash. Unlock Professor Frink and unlock Springfield Dam. I got $73,000 doing that. Buy this game even if you are not a Simpsons fan. If you are a Simpsons fan, this is a must buy! ... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
VO:OT The reason I bought a Dreamcast. This is one great game! Virtual on is by far my favorite game ever! It has excellent graphics, sound, and most of all controls.
Most people think that VO:OT can't be played without twin sticks. This is simply not true. The DC controller is a great way to start out with virtual on. Most attacks and combinations can be learned on the controller. However, without twinsticks it is IMPOSSIBLE to play this game at high levels. Being a member of AVC (Auburn Virtual On crew) I am fortunate enough to play with some of the best Virtual On players in the US and believe me, twinsticks ARE necessary at tournament level. Some moves and combos are completely impossible without them and will never be seen unless you have them.
Please don't let this discourage you from buying this game! It takes alot of time, months or even years to move up to the highest levels of playing. I've been playing for well over a year and I'm just now getting good!
And besides, it's a beautiful game! The graphics aren't quite as nice looking as the arcade version, but it's as close as you can get on a home system. It's especially nice with the VGA box, which I'm sure Amazon sells:) It never slows down, and the control set and timing is exactly like the arcade. You can't ask for a better translation. It's a shame that activision removed network versus and customize modes. And cable versus is only accesible through a code. But the game makes up for it with a great training mode and plenty of options.
I hope this review has helped in the decision to buy this game. This is a game that no Dreamcast owner or giant robot fanatic should be without!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
8-Bit NES Games were better than this. I'm a long time gamer and I know my video games. Gigawing *appeared* to be a great 2D vertical old-school shooter for the DC and I was extremely pleased to see such games still being released on today's newer consoles. However, after paying the money and popping this into my DC, I began to play and within 20 minutes (I'm not joking here), the game was OVER! On my first try, I managed to beat the game's 5 stages.
Of course, being a DC game, I figured I had the game set on an easy difficulty level that only allowed access to several stages, but I read the manual and to my disbelief, that was the game in all of it's 5 stage glory! NOthing else here to extend the life of the game (save for some stupid boring cards you can earn showing various art from the game), Capcom just took the easy route and did a direct arcade port with few enhancments or additional levels. Two player mode makes the game even easier and shorter.
Why did Capcom allow this game to come out for the DC? I have no idea...arcade purists will enjoy the short, but extrememly bullet-ridden game (the game is virtually blanketed by enemy bullets at times...a testament to the fact that is was an arcade-only game where constant continues are necessary to bring profit to the arcade owner), but I've played BETTER and LONGER shooters on every system dating back to the Atari 2600! 5 stages just doesn't cut it and Capcom should have added to it!
The few good points are: the game is 100% accurate to the arcade, the graphics are garish but good in a retro-arcadey kind of way, there's virtually no slowdown even during the heaviest bullet storms, and it's a good game for people who don't have a lot of time for gaming.
That said, you'd be best served by getting Mars Matrix, another bullet-heavy short arcade-ported shooter, but one that has been somewhat expanded with various DC modes and a cool shop option where you get to buy upgrades and such to extend the life of the game. Gigawing is simply not worth the money. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A GREAT SIMPSONS GAME. It came before it was scheduled to so major props on that one! The game is like GTA meets the Simpsons looks great feels great awesome driving sequences and it immerses you in the Simpsons Springfield very well. the one issue i encountered though was there is only one attack kicking i mean come on, also you cant kill people at all and when you steal a car the driver just moves over to the passenger side instead of getting thrown out of the car. plus when walking/running the camera takes getting used to its not bad at all it just takes a little practice to get the hang of it. If you could get over those things great game and if you cant the loads of collectibles and references to episodes should keep you going btw if your not a simpsons fan you will still love it becuse of the absordity of the story and gameplay, and in my opinion the driving controls in this game are better than any grand theft auto they are on par with the godfather the black hand wii. Anyway back to the Simpsons great game i personally looked over the flaws and went for it and i am so happy i did. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Long-awaited sequel....for the animated series. Pac-Man is a really awesome arcade game. It's so addicting! You just eat dots while roaming around in a maze while avoiding ghosts. And then you could use a special dot in which the ghosts become edible. This, my friends, was timeless action the Namco loves going back to over and over again. Not in 1994, though, in which they release Pac-Man 2. Look at that cover art...I don't think this is maze game. I have a theory as to why this "interactive cartoon" has the Pac-Man 2 name. There was a Pac-Man cartoon show in the 80s. I can only assume this is a sequel to that. Since a new Pac-Man show is being made and set for next year, why not review Namco's attempt at doing something like that in a video game?
Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures has you help Pac-Man on his journey. That's right. YOU'RE a part of his ventures. Anyway, the game is composed of various objectives Pac-Man has to accomplish. He roams around all kinds of places such as a farm, a warehouse, a mountain, and much more. The trick here is that the player has to be pretty observant and aware of what's going on around the scenery.
The player uses a slingshot to shoot at stuff to get Pac-Man to notice them (You can also convince Pac-Man to look in a certain direction). It's like a shooting gallery crossed with an adventure game. However, since this is classified as an "interactive cartoon", there were definitely some bizarre reactions to what you shoot. For example, if you shoot a guy at a Hot Dog stand, he squirts ketchup onto Pac-Man in anger. Sometimes, the slingshot could be used to help Pac-Man find ways to progress (EX: A rope for him to climb, or shooting away a rock on a hill so Pac-Man doesn't trip over it). Or you can even shoot Pac-Man himself when he's about to meet his fate, so he could jump away (or you could just shoot him to anger him).
The slingshot could also be used for slinging Power Pellets in case of any ghosts lurking around. However, here's one major flaw with that - The only place I recall where you get Power Pellets is Pac-Man's house. And you only get to use 3 before running out. If Pac-Man needs a Power Pellet and ghosts are scaring him, this will go on for a LONG time before the ghosts finally fly away.
What really influences the game other than the slingshot is Pac-Man's mood. This is interestingly an important part of the game, because how he acts toward some things rely on his behavior. Some instances require him to be angry or happy, and some cause him to change his mood to such things.
The formula overall is very, VERY unique and makes the game really interesting. Namco did a great job with the making of this game. Unfortunately, there are two problems: The lack of places to get Power Pellets AND the lack of an actual save feature. Yeah....you have to use passwords, so you better write em down..
But other than those problems, the game is great.
As for the game being an interactive cartoon, it really nails that. The game has a great sense of humor (EX: In the park, Pac-Man trips on rock, and slips on a skateboard, causing that skateboard to fly up in the air and land straight onto his head - There's also a billboard in the city that shows an anime person holding a hamburger. Pac-Man smiles as a laughable reaction to the billboard). Many things you shoot with the slingshot can cause a gut-buster.
Actually, it seems like if you don't want to play through the main game, you could just have Pac-Man wander off and create your own little cartoon venture. Go ahead. Have Pac-Man brawl with a cat that stole his hot dog. Have a farmer's haystack fall flat onto him. Do whatever.
If you're not interested in the actual game, Pac-Man 2 still has some value for you. If you go to the city's arcade, you'll find a fully playable Pac-Man arcade cabinet & an exclusive unlockable game titled Pac-Jr. Or, if you want to avoid the game altogether, and go straight into the original Pac-Man or Pac. Jr, you can enter these passwords:
Pac-Man: PCMNORG
Pac-Jr: PCJRDPW
Pac-Man is that timeless classic we all know and love. Eat the dots, avoid ghosts, you know....all good stuff. Considering Pac-Man 2's price right now for a used copy, you could just buy this game right now just for the classic Pac-Man alone.
Fortunately for you arcade Pac lovers out there, there's a new exclusive game (Pac-Jr). Granted, it's based on Ms. Pac-Man, as the mazes' colors and design show that they are, but the mazes are different enough to where it's a new Pac-Man game. Definitely a fun game to play as well.
All in all, Pac-Man 2 is a should-have. If you're a cartoon fanatic, you should pick this up right away. If you are looking for an unexpected challenge, the game certainly has that. If you are a Pac-Man fan, and wish for arcade-style action, Pac-Man 2 still offers the arcade classic and Pac-Jr to satisfy your needs. There's something for everyone here! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Super Smash Bros. Control Review. Well I bet most people who want wireless Wii controls just want it for Smash Bros. So here's what I got out of it.
It works out for the most part. It takes a while to get used to the feel of the wider grip handle and the buttons do in fact feel abit clunky and computer like, but I wouldn't be surprised if it softens up after repeated use. The one thing that I cant stand is that shielding if near impossible. How can I describe this... you have to press the L and R buttons as hard as you can to get a very off and delayed shield up. So rolling (a must in Smash strategy) is basically non existing and will most likely not happen when you want to do it. That really hurts this control if you really want it for Smash.
I'll edit this in the future if indeed the L and R buttons soften up after a while and sheilding becomes possible, but for now I must say that this control gets a 3 out 5. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The game that started it all returns...at a sky-high price. I think the Classic NES Series is a fantastic idea, in theory. Execution is another matter. Forcing gamers to pay $20 for a *single title* is just wrong, and it's almost not worth the money. Now, if the two Zelda games available for the NES were brought together in one GB Advance cartridge, $20 would be a more than fair price. But as it is, you must buy the two games separately.
The game itself is, for better or worse, the same game released in the '80s. The only "update" I noticed was the addition of a Sleep Mode menu when you press the L&R trigger buttons simultaneously. That's it. Otherwise, this is exactly as it was. Even the instruction manual is virtually identical to the NES version.
If you're one of the few who have never played the original Zelda, don't let the simplistic graphics fool you. This is an incredibly complex game, especially considering it's almost twenty years old. It's also one of the hardest games I have ever played, even harder than recent Zeldas like The Wind Waker and the Oracle series. This is due largely to the almost total absence of clues. For example, if you go one screen right from the beginning of the game and burn the bottom right bush in the first cluster of four you come to, you find a staircase leading to an old woman selling medicine. How did I figure this out? I used an online FAQ. As far as I can tell, that's the *only* way to find it, aside from blind luck.
A fantastic idea for this game would be to do what Nintendo did with the original Metroid, which is to give the graphics a total overhaul and tweak some of the gameplay, a la "Metroid: Zero Mission." That would be worth spending $20 on. This? I don't know. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Much better than I expected. When I heard a new Mario Kart game was coming out, I was obviously thrilled. But when I found out about the 2 characters in one kart thing, I began to hesitate on whether I should get the game or not. I decided I might as well give it a try, and I am very gald I got it. The 2 character system isn't bad at all, with the new characters in the game (plus 4 hidden characters), I think 9 more characters total than in Mario Kart 64. At first you start with 3 grand prix, 4 races per grand prix, but you can unlock another one early in the game, and then a second one with a twist, as well. Don't expect a big dissapointment just because of one added feature, this game is a definitely good game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's a Wonderful Game. Harvest Moon: It's a Wonderful Life is a good example of what Nintendo does best--deliver a good game that the whole family can enjoy. This game is a combination of a lot of genres...RPG, simulation, and strategy. You are basically put in charge of running a farm and turning it into a successful business enterprise. Along the way you acquire a wife and a child. You wouldn't think planting crops and milking cows would have much appeal but the way the game is designed, it really gets quite engrossing! Also, it's one of the few games out where you don't have to use violence to solve your problems.
The graphics, while cartoonish in appearance, are very nicely done with lovely lighting, seasonal, and weather effects. The sunrises and sunsets are very pretty.
This is a game for kids that I think adults would enjoy as well. This adult certainly does! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Simplistic but extremely fun. I've always loved the old Bugs Bunny cartoons, of course, who doesn't? So purchasing this is a no-brainer for any classic Bugs fan. It's in the same vein as Pacman. You control Bugs Bunny through different levels where you must collect carrots. In your path can be Yosemite Sam, Sylvester, Daffy, or other characters. If one of them touches you, you'll restart the level. The levels get more difficult as you go along so you must outsmart and study the characters movement. You have a few power-ups such as a shooting boxing glove that incapacitates anyone who is hit by it, you can also push weights into the characters to eliminate them.
A really fun and addictive game for the Gameboy. It's also available for the NES. Doesn't really matter which one you get, they are both fun and not much different. I believe I read that it has 66 levels, I got to level 20 in about 15-25 minutes so it's a perfect pick-up and play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best GBA SP case period. I had lots of GBA stuff scatterred around. It was tough to find one place to put it all. This case is compact yet has enough space to store just about every item I've got. Felt covered walls help protect your beautiful SP from damage, with cutaways to allow easy access to the snug SP holding bays. Under the lid flap there are two pockets for large or oddly sized things, like cables. To get a sense of volume, here's what I've got in mine:
2 SPs, 22 GBA games, wireless adaptor, classic GB link cable, 4-player GBA link cable, headphones adaptor and bud headphones, 5 GB games, two GB mega-memory adaptors, GBA-GC link, car charger, wall charger, and I'd probably be able to put more in it too.
Case is very durable and gives a convenient way to take it with you and not forget something. Despite the use of "gamer'z" in the name, it's a very respectable item. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Your killing me SEGA, you really are. Really, SEGA did not have to make this game so stupid and funny. But the gameplay rocks and it is the best Gamecube game so far.... Dead Sayings-
Sonic- "HUGH!!!" and "OH NO!"
Shadow- "DO" and "maria..."
Eggman- "NO!" and "this is it"
Knucles- "uh" and "It's over..."
Tails- "SONIC!!" "sonic"
Rouge- "AH!" and "I thought i could do it!"
I think "I thougt I could do it" and "It's over" are really stupid but funny. Next funny thing.
Beat the Level Sayings
Sonic- "Yes!"
Shadow- "Here we go!"
Tails- "I did it!"
Eggman- "YESH!"
Knucles- "I've found um!"
Rouge- I can't remember what she says.
Here are just some funny sayings.
My favorite is, "I'm the coolest! (Shadow)"
The dummest is "I'm ashamed to call myself a hunter! (Rouge)"
Whats with OMOCHAO I'll just say what he says when you pick him up.
"Hey! Stop it! Let me go! Hey, were are you taking me? Why don't you get yourself a teddy bear!" and when you throw him off a cliff he says "Bye-Bye!", "AWAH!", "THANKS FOR SAVING ME!", or "HELP ME!". When you throw him at an enemy, he first says, "EH?" then he goes, "I can't believe you did that to me! I'm not helping you anymore!"
But everything else is great about this game. 2 player, Chao Garden, Dark Garden, Hero Garden, the game play, Hero story, Dark story, Last story, everything beside the dumb sayings is awesome! So buy this game if you have a gamecube and a brother or sister, but buy the original if you have gc and dc but have no brothers or sisters to save you money, because one player mode is the same. Thats all i have to say, and you can read my reveiw for the dc version. My name is Boosh337 as you know. Thanks. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
They don't make them like they used to. Had a lot of fun with this thing. For eight bucks or whatever it cost me, it was certainly worth it. The Super Nintendo is nigh indestructible and I've still got mine from over 20 years ago, so when I saw this, it took me back to those days. I'd seen the Super Game Boy but never had one myself. And the fun of being a grown up is you can now get all the things you wanted as a kid, and for damn cheap. The original Game Boy graphics are pretty dated obviously, but for a trip down memory lane playing those old games on a big screen tv, with the bonus of four colors...good deal. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Game, But Could've Been Better. I've been playing The Legend of Zelda series since 1987. The latest journey into Hyrule is in my opinion a mixed bag, and I'll tell you why.
It's superior to Windwaker in that there are more dungeons, which to me is the best part of any Zelda game. Windwaker had what? Like five dungeons? Whatever. And most of the time was spent sailing around in that stupid boat.
Well forget Windwaker. This game is back to a more traditional Hyrule experience. The storyline is decent. There's no real mention of the Triforce, per se. But basically you've got your usual suspects: Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf, and the seemingly-endless struggle between dark and light, good and evil. Which, to me, is enough.
The game was a good length and a good challenge. The dungeons were challenging and fun at the same time. Link's "accessories," were as usual, quite fun. My faves are the Double Clawshot, the Ball and Chain, and the Spinner. Although I feel there could've been more opportunities to use those items.
But where is the Fire Rod? The Ice Rod? How about Light Arrows? You won't see any of that in Twilight Princess, which is disappointing.
The whole deal about Link being able to turn into a wolf? I could live without it. To me, it didn't add much to the game. As the wolf, you cannot use all your supercool gadgets and you're pretty limited. It goes something like this: Bite, Jump, Dig, Bite, Bite. I'd rather use my sword and shield, thank-you-very-much.
The bosses were a little too easy for my taste. But that's typical of Zelda games. You size up the boss, figure out what the trick is, and do whatever that is, times three.
The graphics were excellent in my opinion for a GC game. No complaints there. The soundtrack was good, in that it stayed true to the usual Hyrule tunes. So overall, I liked it and would recommend it. But it annoys me that I waited so long for this game, and it didn't totally blow me away.
Because it could've, and it should've. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
About Air Ride, Top. In Kirby Air Ride, You get to play in Air Ride, Top Ride, and City Trials mode.
In Air Ride, you race along different courses on Popstar and the courses are Fantasy Meadows, Celestial Valley, Sky Sands, Frozen Hillside, Magma Flows, Beanstalk Park, Machine Passage, Checker Knights, and Nebula Belt (that's in Outer Space). Inhale enemies (expect Scarfy and Gordo) to get them out of your way and acquire the abilities of some.
In Top Ride, you race in a 2-D race and use items to help you out or fight your rivals since their are no copy abilities.
In City Trials, you race on a city island (look for an appearance of Whispy Woods) and collect a lot of items before taking it out in the stadium against you rivals. But there are events in the city like the Rail Stations on fire, incoming meteors, Dynablade, TAC stealing the items, a UFO with items on it, fake items, bouncing items, same items in boxes, the city lighthouse turning on, Air Ride machine engines going out of control, and Air Ride formation.
You also get to play as Meta-Knight (his cape turned into wings) and King Dedede on a Wheelie. But you have to unlock them in Air Ride and City Trials first. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Arguably the best FPS for the gamecube. Looking for a first person shooter with some depth to it? One that will take more than a day or two to complete with a bunch of unlockables and extra features? Then this game is for you.
Timesplitters: Future Perfect (aka Timesplitters 3) is my personal favorite of the series. I'm not sure why people like the 2nd one better, as I think this one is leaps and bounds more superior than TS2. This game comes with a story mode that contains 13 levels, if I remember correctly, extra challenges, and 3 difficulty modes that will keep any gamer busy far longer than any 007 game. Not only that, but there is some humor tossed in here so it's not just a dry, shoot-em'-up bloodbath. The best part of this game is that it brings to life some dream scenarios for gamers like myself. Not many FPS games pit you in a mansion full of zombies with a double-barrel shotgun at your fingertips, or land you in a futuristic, Terminator-esque world where you're battling against a legion of enemy robots. And as far as multiplayer goes, there is none better. Being able to choose weapons, the level, and a character out of a good 200 different ones make this aspect of the game shine the most. A lot of the characters are quite humuours or unusual also, resulting in a lots of fun blowing up monkeys or undead cow carcasses.
In my mind there were 3 FPSs to come out for nintendo systems that redefined the genre: Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, and this. If you're looking for the gamecube version of Halo, this is it. I'm not much of a Halo fan at all, and I think this game overshadows the overrated Halo games by far. This is a must-have game if it is available to you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very Excited. I think this unit is going to be the best Gameboy ever...! We have always wanted a lit up screen.. and now we will be able to play in the dark...! Soooooooooooooo Cooooooooooooo...!!
I had to take my GBA back because the screen was sooooo dark.. so I have waited a very long time for this GBA improvement...! This is gonna be great...!
But I do agree with others who are troubled about how we will get our batteries replaced and sad we can't also use regular batteries too...
But all the worries about batteries seem sooooo small compared to the excitement about this unit... It's gonna be GREAT...!
Some people have aready gotten theirs from Japan and say they are as perfect as expected and they are very satisfied with them...!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yeah, unlike everyone else here. I've actually gotten my hands on this game, and let me tell you; if you like fighting games, you'll probably like this. More into Capcom fighters? You'll hate it. Bloody Roar: Primal Fury is far superior to the previous Playstation/PS2 incarnations, both in graphics and gameplay. The technical side of the game is, as usual, easy to grasp. Too easy. You can punch, kick, grab, and morph into your monster (the same button's used for the monster's special attack). That's about as deep as it gets; this game's pretty much a no-brainer. A button-masher is just as likely to win in a fight than a seasoned Street Fighter Alpha 3 veteran, and usually at a bit of an advantage. But the graphics are BEAUTIFUL, coming dreadfully near Dead or Alive 2 caliber. Almost. If you like a game that's fun to play, if somewhat simplistic, gopher it. I always enjoyed games from this series; this one happens to be the best in the set. PS2 players: Be envious. The "Gaycube" pinned it down. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Disappointed. I purchased this to replace a Game Cube wired controller that my son borrows from the neighbors to play Mario Bros. Smash Brawl. He likes this style over the Wii controllers for this particular game. I tried and tried to get it to sync with the Wii and have yet to do so. I am in the process of sending it back to Amazon, they were nice enough to issue me an RMA. I received no help from dreamgear folks until after 3 or 4 harsh emails at which point they said " just press the sync buttons and when the lights stop flashing you're done". I explained to them that I had been doing that for several weeks with no luck. Save your money and buy a different brand if you're hooking it to a Wii. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
How expendable is Expendable? Very. Expendable is a shooter-type game in which you, a muscular commando-type guy (with a big gun that shoots out energy pellets) must attack and defeat the opposing forces of aliens and their robots. It sounds just like a run-of-the-mill shooter, except for one thing - IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, even in the first levels.
Gameplay: 7/10
The game play is actually pretty well-done. You can collect special weapons other than your bazooka-type gun, and some of them help you out a whole lot, considering that there are sometimes SWARMS of enemies. But after the ammo (very few shells) run out (which wouldn't take 2-3 minutes), if you're still stuck with a swarm of enemies, you're dead.
Also, the whole game is extremely difficult (except for maybe the later levels, but that could be your skill improving). Finding this shooter-like game under my computer desk, I thought to give it a try, and, well, I nearly gave up during the middle of the first level.
Controls: 6/10
There are two forms of controls in Expendable - keyboard and using the joystick. On the keyboard, controls are simple - movement is the arrow keys, fire is space, and then you have buttons for strafing. That's great, but when you actually try to use the controls, it'll damper down your opinion about it. I tried to move away from a huge swarm of enemies, but instead I ran around in a circle straight into the enemies. Just trying to use the controls to move hurts you, or at least slows you down.
Story/Plot: 0/10
There IS an intro movie, but it's relatively disgusting. And even if it DID have something to do with the story (if there is one - I can't see any), it doesn't seem to be connected with it.
Graphics: 5/10
The graphics are horrible for a PC game - but it doesn't really matter. Even though your character and the enemies may be blocky and unrealistic, it doesn't distract you and get in your way.
Sound/Music: 9/10
The sound and music are actually one of the best points in the game. Because the graphics are terrible, Rage probably needed something to even it out - and it turns out to be the sounds and music. Not all of the aliens' screams sound the same, and they all seem very realistic. The music is awesome, and the vibes sometimes do send a shudder up your spine.
Replay Value: 3/10
Because this game is extremely difficult in that you can't save and that you have to start all over from the first level, I don't believe anyone would play the game all over again after beating it once.
Overall: 5/10
This game isn't good. If Rage had done something to lower the difficulty by a whole lot, then it would probably be a lot better. But in the meantime, play something else, because Rage's Expendable is truly expendable. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best Gamecube Game of the Year. Anybody who's played the original Super Smash Bros. should know how fun it is to smash your friends as popular Nintendo characters. Not only are the controls so simple even a 5 year old could play, but it's also fast, furious, and most of all, fun.
A little bit after two years after its release, Nintendo announced a sequel to the best-selling fighting game. Shown at E3, it passed Star Wars Rogue Squadron 2 as the most anticipated Gamecube game. Over the next 6 months, Nintendo tortured their fans by revealing saliva-inducing options such as 292 trophies, 25 characters, 28 stages, an much, much more. Finally, the wait is over, and fans are treated to the greatest fighting game of the year.
The graphics are magificent. People claim the backgrounds are terrible, but they look fine to me. The character design is so detailed you can see the furs on Fox and the curves of the cloth for Mario. And most importantly of all, it goes at a blistering 60 frames per second. That's an amazing feat considering most of the things documented in this site goes at just 24 fps.
If anybody's a fan of Nintendo music, then this is the game for you. It remixes many popular tunes from Zelda's Overworld Theme to Pokemon's Battle Theme. The sound effects are wonderful, and best of all, there is none of the sound editing that plagued the first version.
Super Smash Bros. Melee is not a rehash of the N64 version, as it has been often called. It has brand new moves. Now, if you grab somebody, you have a choice of attacking the victim, or throwing them up, down, forward, or back. There are 4 Special Attacks instead of the usual 3, and you can dodge projectile attacks and mid-air attacks.
In the original Super Smash Bros., the one-player mode was going through a fixed set of 13 stages. In Melee, there is Classical Mode, which is a lot like the original, only the stages are mixed. There Adventure Mode, where the player goes through scrolling world with hazards before fighting your enemy. There is Stadium Mode, where you can play your character's target practice level, beat up a beanbag before seeing how far you can hit it with a bat, and fight against up to 100 computer characters. There is an event mode with 51 events where you fight in special pre-set circumstances. And then there are the 292 trophies which include people like Misty from Pokemon or the go-kart from the Mario Kart games.
But the truly amazing part of this game is the multiplayer mode, which is what makes Super Smash Bros. one of the classics for the N64. You can play the usual stock (lives) or time mode, but you can also play coin mode, where you knock coins out of your opponents and collect there. Then there are the special melee modes, with special battles like Giant Melee (where everybody is big), or Special Sudden Death Melee, where everybody starts off with 300% damage. This game WILL last you over 500 hours if you are a fan of the original.
This game is a perfect example of why Nintendo is so successful today. Like what has been mentioned earlier in this review, this game is fast, furious, and most of all, fun. If you are a fan of fighting games or Nintendo, then this game is a must. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
To Tell the Truth. This was my first game in the Nintendo game cube and I wasn't disappointed.
At first I didn't like the way that the graphics looked because they seemed cartoon-ish, but after a while they seemed to fit the game very nicely. There were some interesting graphics that I think couldn't have been achieved without it looking the way that it does.
I liked all of the lands that are in the game ( although some were smaller and little meaningless). The fact that there were things hidden at so many islands kept things interesting throughout the whole game.
Overall most of the speaking characters added to the complexity of the overall game, and made it a little more challenging just to keep all of them in order.
I think that this was a really well-done game, and if it is lacking in some areas, it makes up for them in others. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You won't understand unless you play it. To start, I'm 90% positive that, due to this game's release date and general awfulness, that it was an extremely well orchestrated terrorist attack. The controls are sloppy, the hit boxes are a complete joke, the music makes the term heinous sound like a compliment, and the story is a travesty at best. To put it simply, I firmly believe that this is the worst game that was ever created in the history of mankind.
I highly recommend it.
That is, of course, if you aspire to attain monk-like levels of concentration and patience. Seriously, this game is torture. Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT let the first three levels lull you into a state of child-like complacency, because this game doesn't hit it's stride of pure unadulterated evil until the 4th mission. The gameplay changes on a dime, tries to incorporate stealth and platforming elements(to no avail), and simultaneously sports the worst and best AI I have ever seen. At points, they will hear good ol' Pierce from a mile away, detecting him from the sound of a pin dropping, and other times they will literally walk right past you as if you weren't even there.
To sum it up, with a classic pros/cons list:
Pros: Your cursing vocabulary will increase tenfold, as you search for new obscenities to yell at it.
Cons: Literally EVERYTHING else.
10/10, would use as a torture device to obtain information from hostile combatants. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
IT'S GREAT. Okay some people diss this game cus its to hard to get sunlight or to charge your gun, or it overheats or things like that but its really not true, heck I live in Eugene Oregon and I manage to get more than enough light to play, I've beaten the game on normal and hard modes, and even here, in cloud country I had almost a full solar meter! and even when I did have a full meter, it took nearly two hours to overheat my gun. Another thing people seem to dislike it the gameplay, personally I think its amazing, and the sneaking doesnt dull the game in the least bit! It makes it more chalenging, I have a feeling people say its bad because its HARD not bad. So unless your not big on READING MANUALS or are incompetant im sure this game is for you! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Like WWE? Then buy this game. If you own a Game Cube and like the WWE then by all means buy this game. In this game there is the first ever full sized hell in a cell. Theres so many WWE super stars to chose from such as the olympic cry baby Kurt Angle, the Japanese buzz saw Tajuri, the lovely Lita, and of course every bodies favorite beer swinging red neck Stone Cold Steve Austin! Theres 42 total wrestlers to chose from and 50 orignal belts to win and you can also put them on the line after you win them. The game play engine is a lot like WWF No Mercy for Nintendo 64 and graphic are a lot like WWF Raw for Xbox. You can beat the hell out of your opponent before they make it to the ring and theres a referee. That means in a match up you can knock out the referee go take a weapon from outside the ring and use it to cheat just like on tv!!!. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You will question sanity after you play. Eternal Darkness is by far one of the funnest games I have ever played in my life. It was the first game, with Super Smash Bros., that I bought for my Gamecube and I was blown away at the fun factor. All of a sudden I get attacked by zombies and soon my sanity level is dropped. All of a sudden I start hearing voices and little bugs start crawling over my screen! I have heard that these are just a sample of the insane things that are gonna happen. This game is definitly a must have for everyone who wants to have a good time. The game will screw with your head a lot but thats all part of the fun. If your TV all of a sudden turns off, that would be the game screwing with your head. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
aint that much distruction. thug 2 is sweet. its called the world distruction tour but there isn't that much distruction. all the create modes are back including create a graphic. you make a graphic and then use it to tag walls. for what is of the distrution you get to skate in more places. what sucks in the story mode is that you cant choose what team you're gonna be on. first you go to Tony, then Bam, and back to Tony. remember in the first thug game when eric was there well hes on Bams team. instead of cars they have scooters and go karts. in this game you're not just you. you can be up to 4 people. the pro, guest, secret man, and you. comparing to the last game this game is short unless you're on sick. it don't matter what system you have just buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Marvelous. WOW! This game is hot! It is a major upgrade from the Paper Mario 64. The graphics are amazing, despite the characters being in 2D. The music is VERY catchy. You can't help but hum along with the battle music. It's cool how you can play as Mario, Peach, AND Bowser. In the prequal, you could only play as Mario and Peach. This time, you can see what Bowser is going through during Mario's adventure.
The gameplay of this game is what makes it the best traditional RPG ever. During the battles, you can increase the amount of damage dealt to the opponent by performing action commands. You can defend yourself AND deflect your opponents' attacks, which will come in handy as you fight more powerful opponents. Your partners can perform action commands, too. Not only that, but there is an audience to watch your battles. The point of each battle is to please the audience by doing "stylish" attacks. By pleasing the audience, you can use your star abilities. The star abilities are very helpful during battle. They can be a real big help, such as tossing items and coins at you. Of course, there will be some audience members who aren't rooting Mario and will throw rocks and buckets at him. You can stop them by going into the audience and teaching him or her a lesson.
Overall, this is a great game. If you want to play an extremely fun and interactive Mario game, then this is the game for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great RPG that is usually forgotten. Long before Final Fantasy Tactics and Arc the Lad, there was Shining Force 2. This one has an excellent story and great characters. The battle system is essentially the same used in Tactics but not nearly as complex. The music is also very good and memorable and light years better than the previous installment. The graphics are also top-notch.
One of my friends introduced me to this game via the Sega channel many years ago. It's a great RPG and it's sad that it goes usually forgotten (I noticed many people tend to remember the first one more than this one, which is a shame because this one beats the first one hands down).
If you happen to come across this game in a pawn shop or gaming store, I HIGHLY suggest picking this up. It's a great game and possibly the best RPG for the Sega Genesis. A classic. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game is not popular with my 9 year old. We just bought this game and want to warn others that the set up is just awful. You're guiding cars from the side, rather than from the back, so you can't see what direction to turn. My 9 year old who is fairly adept can't stand it. He also mentioned that he watched the advertisements for the Game Cube version of Cars, and it showed the race occurring from behind, so your POV is of the road ahead of you. So, I don't know what happened, but the Gameboy Advance SP game is an exercise in frustration for one child .... (He advised 2 stars for overall just because the subject was racing ... but I think the fun factor was in teh zero range based on his narrow-eyed demand of Can we return it?) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
good game,very hard. Ok i have to start of by saying no offense at all, but if you're not that good at videogames or if this gam ebeing hard worries you, you probably shouldnt get it. IT IS VERY HARD.But it is also one of the best war games to date, and if you like war games(which there is a surprising lack of for any console)or stratedgy games, pick this one up, its great. Now, ill start by saying the hardest point of this game might be the controls........they are very hard to learn. But once you do, its a snap and pretty cool. The graphics aren't as good as dreamcast could do, but the characters lok great and the environments look well above average, they put you on some cool missions. But on the downside there is a decent amount of slow down present. It doesnt happen that often though,and doesnt kill the game, but it is none the less a flaw. You also have the cool ability to select what guns and how many rounds your troops get, this is very cool.sound-this games sound is up to par with medal of honor.youll hear nazis screaming, yourself barking out orderes to your troups, bullets whizz past your head as you run to try to capture a nazi controlled bunker....absolutely awesome. This game is.solid. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worst Game of the Year Award. What a sad way to start the year indeed. As a true Resident Evil fan and an old-time gamer, I expected more from Capcom. But as it turned out, this was the biggest flop in the Resident Evil saga since Dead Aim and Outbreak.
Where to start? First and most important of all is the fact that this is NOT a true Resident Evil game despite the veil which has been vested upon it to decieve the gamer.
Graphics: This is an important element in games at this point in video game history, especially since it was released for the Nintendo Gamecube system. The graphics are not as good as you'd might expect. Resident Evil for GC and Resident Evil 0 have better graphics than this game. I would've sacrificed graphics for having a a good Resident Evil game, but RE4 can't even deliver the former, much less a decent game. The camera now navigates with you, however I feel that the fixed camera is much better and much more challenging than its counterpart. It is a key element of Resident Evil; a trademark of the series if you must.
Story: This is NOT a Resident Evil game. The ONLY way to even remotely relate the Resident Evil epic tale to this game is through two of its characters: Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong. This is the only element in the game that relates to Resident Evil. Without these two well known names the game would collapse and its true facade would be exposed and, of course, would have a very different title. Secondly, it lacks the KEY element of Resident Evil: zombies and Umbrella! There are zombie-like creatures in this game but they are being controlled by a cult. Yes, I know what you're thinking, what does this have to do with Resident Evil? Well, absolutely nothing. The plot of the game is as follows:
Leon Kennedy travels to a village in Europe(in Spain) to rescue the President's daughter who was kidnapped by this cult striving for world domination.
Sound like Resident Evil? The setting takes place in a remote, rural area, a castle, and an island. The game gives you the feeling that you are in medieval times, which is fun, except that the story takes place in 2004. Oops! About the only time you realize you're in modern times is in the latter part of the game. The story is only half decent if it stands by itself. It mediocre, simple, and boring.
Gameplay: You can now buy weapons from a mystical, hooded creature with a deformed face, red eyes, claws and a weird sense of humor, who sets up shop everywhere you go and who happens to own every weapon necessary to progress through the game. He also sets up a shooting range for target practice that is so comical it completely throws out the window the supposed, illusional fear factor of the game. Of course, you'll need money to purchase and upgrade firearms, surely enough you can find money scattered throughout the land and by killing villagers and other creatures. Oh and the game plays in a wide-screen video format; like a movie, "wow"... The main problem with gameplay is the fact that you are LED by the hand throughout the entire game. Long gone are the days where you scanned through a room or area searching for items, this game tells you when to press the A button for items or to jump, duck, etc. You are able to make decisions during cut scenes by franatically smashing the A button, or A+B or L+R...Oh how challenging!
The puzzles are elementary-school like--simple as the come. Let me give you and example: Take 4 foods; bread, meat, dessert, and a glass of wine. Let the game tell you the order in which they must stand by doing an analogy of life--from birth until death--and set up a shooting range with the pictures of these foods and let you shoot them in the correct order. The game even helps you out when you are to insert a key item into a hole; with key items such as circle emblems and recessions in the wall with the same shape, because it would be a shame not to be able to figure out where it goes. The menu even opens up automatically and points you to the item you are to use. This game is not challenging in this area.
Your mission: The main mission of the game is to rescue the president's daughter, so everything revolves around this prime objective, making the game boring. The bosses are very easy as you are given the opportunity to purchase a rocket launcher at any point in the game; again, mediocre. Even using upgradable weapons proves to be easy. Heck, I defeated the final boss with my trusty shotgun.
This game took a complete 180 degree turn and many of the the new elements are creative but THEY DO NOT STAY LOYAL TO "RESIDENT EVIL". I think this is the major flaw of the game, that it should not have been called Resident Evil 4 because of its separation from the parameters set by the series. Under a different title this game could have been more suitable for release, unfortunately, it won't enjoy much success for a long time. A good title for this game could've been "The President's Daughter" or "The Cult: The story of a guy named Leon who travels to a village to rescue the President's Daughter but has nothing to do with Resident Evil."
This game reminds me of every other action game out there, it's a carbon copy of Doom. It also borrows many elements from Resident Evil:Dead Aim. What's worse of all is that the game ending leaves the plot open to continuation, so we can probably expect to see more of this piece of MEDIOCRITY.
Change might be good but only when it's for the best, unfortunaltely this is not the case with Resident Evil 4. The true Resident Evil 4 was Resident Evil Code:Veronica X as it is a direct sequel to previous Resident Evil games(By the way, RE:CVX is one of the best in the series and highly recommended). This just-released RE4 adds very little, if anything at all, to the story. Also, this games DOES NOT "fix any other problems that Resident Evil had" as another reviewer said, because it had not one worth mentioning. What problems? Camera angles? Get used to it. Too difficult to avoid enemy attacks? Not enough ammo? Not enough health items? If you can't handle the TRUE Resident Evil games then they are not for you.
If we were to rank all Resident Evil titles ever released from best to worst, RE4 would be at the bottom.
I highly recommend you AVOID this game if you are a Resident Evil gaming veteran or a fan of suvival horror.
Save your money. You've been warned. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
At last -- the Best Racer Ever. It's been a long time coming, and Metropolis Street Racer is definitely worth the wait. It combines new ideas with the best graphics on a console racing game, and manages to mix arcade-style action and realism in a way that's not been seen previously. In MSR, you race through 25 chapters, each with 10 races (over 250 tracks!) in any of three different cities: San Francisco, London, or Tokyo. The time of day in each city corresponds to the Dreamcast's inner clock -- so if you're playing the game in L.A. at 10 pm, it's 6 am when you race a London track -- very cool. Ambient sounds arise as the day begins as well: if you're racing in the dead of night you'll hear Big Ben chime the hours, but as day breaks (quite a sight to see -- the sky slowly becomes lighter gray, shadows appear...it's not SUDDENLY DAYLIGHT -- and wait'll you see the sun SET over the Golden Gate bridge -- breathtaking) you'll gradually hear traffic in the background, as well as sounds of construction, birds, etc. Put this together with the hyper-realistic graphics (each city is modeled after its real-life counterpart with painstaking accuracy, and there's no pop-up or slowdown whatsoever, even in multiplayer mode) and you have a racing environment unlike any other. Your car is even fitted with a radio that has three unique stations for each city, including news, weather, commercials, and music. At last -- not the same techno beats race after race (but you could use the car's custom CD player to do that if you wanted). MSR contains over 40 cars, from MGs to Mazdas to Porsches, and you can choose the color, transmission, license plate, and even window tint and rooftop style(topless, hard, or soft), and they look and sound incredible. You can't fiddle with engines or suspensions, true, but each car has its own Kudos rating, as well as top speed, acceleration, drive type, and so on. Kudos is another innovation: a unique point system that must be satisfied in order to progress through the chapters, unlocking ever more tracks and cars. Each of the 10 tracks in a chapter presents you with a challenge, which varies hugely from a standard multicar race to a time challenge to a game of How Many Cars Can You Pass Within a Time Limit? and many others. Outstanding variety -- it's not simply a battle for first place. You are able to customize the limits in order to attain the maximum Kudos as well: think you can beat the 40 second time limit for a lap? Change it to 35. Even 30. But be warned: fail to attain your own goal and you lose Kudos big time. MSR compels you to get better with a wonderful learning curve that you can actually adjust to your own ability. And you can re-race any race in any chapter at any time in order to get more Kudos, even using Jokers to double the number of Kudos you gain....but you can lose the same amount, so be cautious when you gamble! There's definitely a rush when you beat your lowered time limit, finally gaining enough Kudos to open another track! MSR handles great -- the handbrake works to perfection, enabling you to perform a Kudos-earning skid, but watch out for the walls -- hit em and you lose Kudos. As the game says, "It's not how fast you drive, it's how you drive fast." At the end of each race, you're awarded Skill and Style points, and penalized for each crash, and then further adjustments are made based on if you beat the challenge or not. Graphics-wise, control-wise, and gameplay-wise, MSR sets new standards for racing games. Add in a fantastic multiplayer mode (you can also up/download track times via the Internet) with several different options, and it's easy to see that this is the best racer to ever appear on any console. It appeals to casual and hardcore, sim nuts and arcade junkies. We DC owners sure have it good: Soul Calibur, Code Veronica, NFL2K1, Shenmue, Jet Grind Radio...and now Metropolis Street Racer, an absolute classic that'll be praised and remembered fondly for a long time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I have actually played the game. I will not reveal how I got ahold of the game. So I will not reply to anything of that matter.
The game is reminisent of Knuckles Chaotix for the 32X. While it holds simularities, it is indeed different. HOlding the R button will cause your main Character to Grab hold of the secondary character, and charge some energy. Upon releasing (depending on the Character) will cause the main character to be boosted high into the air, given a speed boost, or able to use the secondary characters main ability, such as being able to hold onto Tails as he flys.
The levels are sectioned off into a smaller level area, where the player must go to the act itself in order to enter the levels. I find this much more fun, and free roaming than the past Sonic Advances in the past. My favorite area, and acts, are the second you go to. It reminences of Green Hill Zone, with pallette, and even a remix of the original score.
One thing I appreciate, and is worth mentioning is that no longer can you hold in right the whole time and finish the level. In many occasions the game has the characters moving in all directions.
All in all, The game is faster, smoother, and most of all more fun. It is my favorite among the Advances. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The game deserves all the praise. I decided to buy this game based on all the hoopla and hype surrounding it. I never had a chance to play the original game on the SNES when it come out back in the day. Out of all the RPG games that came out for the SNES, this game and Chronic Trigger are considered by most people to be the best of the system with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past coming up in the rear. After completing the game I found FFVI to be a wonderful game for the GBA console.
I am more of a fan of action RPG games rather than the turn based ones, but this a very fun game and highly addictive. I enjoyed playing it very much and it is a 5 star game no doubt about it. The story and attention to detail are exceptional. The game is crammed full of side quests and things to do. The Dragon Dungeon after you finish the game is very challenging and definitely worth your time.
The game really shines when you are able to build up your characters to the highest levels. I must have battled the Tyrannosaurs in the forest over 150 times to max out all the characters. Once you are able to unleash the Flare spell and Ultima the game becomes a blast. Kefka is a real pain the first couple of times you face him but once you get his attacks down he is beatable. The Moogle Charm is a great item, once you find it. The item is extremely useful when you have to switch off between teams later on in the game.
This game on the Gameboy Advance is definitely worth the price of $20 to $30. You will log lots of hours playing this game and the story is enjoyable. The game has lots of funny cut scenes like the Opera house and the soldiers in the bar. FFVI has more reply value than a games like Zelda ALTTP, Secret of Mana, Illusion of Gaia , and Super Mario RPG, which are all very good games in there own right which came out on the SNES system. I have yet to play Chronic Trigger so I cannot compare the two games just yet.
I would recommend the game for ages 10 and up. There is very little violence in the game, but you do have to use some strategy to complete most of the dungeons. The game is definitely not a cakewalk and that is why it's worth playing. You will definitely get a feeling of accomplishment beating the game. I don't think it is the best game ever made but it is a 5 star game for sure in my opinion. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Works, but broke before I could finish a game! . <div id="video-block-R22PJKCTNHZ5GF" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91TOFZz2B2S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/712%2Bz0MzgeS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I know this is not a Nintendo product, but I was really disappointed when I could not even get through one game (Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) without the joystick completely breaking!!! It was working fine, but today it broke and will only move side to side, loose in the socket. I noticed the A button sticking a while ago, but I could deal with that. But, with no working joystick the controller is basically useless. That aside, it worked for a few months of gameplay, but for those playing very often, not just weekends a couple of hours at a time, I would not recommend this model. Now I'm just hoping I might be able to find a real Nintendo controller, but seems unlikely. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fantastic. I loved Rogue Squadron for the N64. It's probably in my top five games of all time list. I've logged dozens of hours with it, winning gold medals and exploring all the game had to offer.
That being said, of course I loved Rogue Leader, the sequel to Rogue Squadron. You play as either Luke Skywalker or Wedge Antilles in a variety of levels from the original Star Wars Trilogy.
The graphics are positively breathtaking. There were places in the game that had my jaw on the floor because they were so incredible. Sometimes it felt like I was interacting with the original Star Wars trilogy.
Gameplay is solid, as always. The controls are the exact same as the original; I did notice, though, that the controls were a little more stiff than in Rogue Squadron. But, that may be because of my controller.
The levels are like the ones in Rogue Squadron, but far more complex. Difficulty in completing a mission is much higher, as the game requires you to change ships to suit the differing threat of the Imperials. Getting medals is much harder as well, as it requires just the right amount of finesse to get a gold.
Looped scenes from the Star Wars Trilogy are played in the background of the setup scenes; it's great to see bits from the original trilogy while you set things up. It's also probably the first time the Star Wars Trilogy has been authorized to be put on DVD.
I did have one problem, though. Sometimes the levels are just too hard. Some levels take multiple tries in order to just complete them, let alone getting a medal. I'm all for realism in games, but sometimes it gets ridiculous. In addition, the inclusion of the Battle of Hoth level I disliked; it seems that in every Star Wars game, the Battle of Hoth is included, and it's all the same: use the snowspeeder to tangle up the AT-ATs legs, save the Rebel base, the end. LucasArts needs to stop being so hung up on the Battle of Hoth.
In spite of this, though, Rogue Leader is an awesome game. It more than lives up to Rogue Squadron, if not surpassing it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very shallow side-scrolling game. Clearly I'm in the minority with my opinion, but I simply don't see the appeal of this game. Encountering enemies becomes repetitive very fast and they quickly become a nuisance more than any kind of real challenge. Fighting is overly simplistic and each level offers little in the way of variety or challenges. The music is weak; hardly SNES caliber at all. On the plus side, Spiderman is animated very, very well, but the backgrounds are dark and lifeless. You won't see much background activity or details.
Simply put, it's a shallow game. There are better side-scrollers out there. Try a Mario game, Wario Land 4, or (my personal favorite) Castlevania: Circle of the Moon. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another Megaman Masterpiece. (This same review was originaly posted of MegaMan Battle Network 6: Cybeast Gregar, before Falzar was added.) I have Cybeast Falzar. However, it isn't that different than it's canine counterpart. The few differences include the navis, the giga chips, and the final bosses. There are also two break navis in Falzar, and two fire navis in Gregar. Here are the following navis for each version:
Falzar:
SpoutMan (Water)
TamahawkMan (Wood)
TenguMan (Wind)
GroundMan (Break)
DustMan (Break)
Gregar:
HeatMan (Fire)
ElecMan (Elecric)
SlashMan (Sword)
EraseMan (Cursor)
ChargeMan (Fire)
Hopefully that will aid in the choosing of your version.
Well, here's the basic story. The game starts out with... the Hikari family moving! Yes, our hero's family moves to a new town called Cyber City. He has to deal with making friends, going to school, and getting used to his new house. A few happenings later, Megaman finds himself face to face with a cybeast! One of the cybeasts is absorbed into Megaman (Although I'm not telling you why.) and that cybeast would be, of course, the cybeast of the verion that you are currently playing! You eventualy get to utalize their powers, althought they're very similar. This might just be the best (and sadly the last) installation of the Megaman Battle Network series. I reccomend it, especially if you are a fan of the series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a 31-yr old player who is HOOKED on this game. I have been dying for a Game Boy for years but got around to buying one. Finally, my friend gave me the Gameboy Color bundle for Christmas and it came with this game. I was never really a Pokemon fan and never really understood the concept or really cared for the cartoon or movies. I'm actually rather picky with games and am surprised that I LOVE this game.
I think it's because I like games that make you think, require you to make decisions, also have you battle and acquire things (like Zelda, which is another game series I love). In the beginning, I basically started playing with no clue as to what I was doing. But then I got stuck so I looked up a walkthrough on the web and had to start over. It has taken me 20 hours (over a span of 3 weeks) but I am now on the ice path, getting ready to see Blackthorn City and then I'm done with that part of the game....I'm assumming I got to Johto next? We'll see....I didn't read the entire walkthrough because I do want to be surprised. So even if I, a non-Pokemon fan, can love this game then it must be awesome.
Two things, though....I hate the fact that while trying to explore caves or the ice path or using surf in the water, I am constantly stopped by wild pokemon to battle. This annoys me because it stops me from getting to where I have to go. I don't mind a battle every once in a while but it's like every 2 steps, I am stopped. Also, the whole ruins of Alph puzzle is confusing as well as keeping up with the radio shows and etc. Sometimes there are TOO many things to keep up with. Those people who are Pokemon experts may not encounter this frustration but those of us who are playing for the first time may find this confusing. Anyway, it is worth the confusion and frustration....BUY THIS GAME....I just hope I can catch pikachu! =) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
OK I guess. Naruto Clash of Ninja is, the american version of the ever popular Naruto Genkito Ninja Taiesen of which I have all. If it is anything like the Japanese version It will be an adventure that covers about the first 30 episodes of the anime, It also will have a 2 player verses mode. Personally the only reason I bought this game was to play as Zabuza and aku because they are not in any of the other games. If you don't mind not playing as those two than wait for naruto clash of ninja 2 which has a much better story and 4player melee combat and of a ton of new characters. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's just a port of the old one but still an amazing game. It may just be a port of the Playstation version, but who gives? It's a must have for RE fans and in my opinion, it is the best of the classic RE games. Corny voice acting and crappy graphics but it's a port from the PS1 so you gotta understand, it's not a remake. This game is decent in every way such as your damage meter, enemy hit points, inventory spaces, to health rejuvination item amounts, ammo, puzzles and boss difficulty and
how frequent enemies appear(on EASY MODE. Don't try playing normal unless you are an expert.). I give the gameplay a 4.6 and the overall a 4.8. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun but hard. Do you like Starcraft or the tabletop game Warhammer 40,000 if you like either of those this game is perfect for you and you don't even get paint on your fingers (for those who play warhammer40k)! The game more resembles Warhammer 40k than starcraft but it's still close to starcraft. If you can imagine Starcraft with limited movement and turns thats what this game is. The game gets extremely hard when you get up into the Kanbei missions. In the game you are an Advisor to a CO (commanding officer) you choose. every CO has a special power. Andy, the CO you start with has the ability to repair all units by 2 HP (hit points). Other CO powers do damage to all your units or give their units a power boost or make them move farther ETC. If you disliked the fog of war in starcraft you'll hate it even more in this game. And the CO you'll hate the most is Eagle his power makes all units move and attack twice!... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Long Live DC. Well i now have an xbox, which is grreat!! But i did have a DC and i have to say it was one of my fave consoles ever. great graphics, it looks like Ps2 and it looks almost a little better than gamecube. when i heard a while back that sega was ditching dreamcast, i was so mad, i wondered y because it was such a great console. So, i think if you are someone out there who wants to play games that areen't up to date, but great, this is the system. I think that someday, sega should jump back into the marketing and make dreamcast 2, with more power than ps2 or xbox, and come with dvd and net support. It woulld be great!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Oooh yes! My favorite color. After I lost my first GBC when I was 7 during moving houses, I bought this Berry (Hot pink) GBC 13 years later. Unlike my first Atomic Purple GBC, I wanted to make it original and simple this time. The console didn't come with any original boxes but it is in a paper box so you don't have to worry about the protection during shipping. It was in good condition while arriving, I put in a Pokemon Silver game to test it out, and it worked perfect, the color was bright, the buttons were not stuck. I would recommend this to people who wants to go vintage with a GBC while the others playing PSP or 3DS around you, haha. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Game Is On. The game was not up to snuff due to cosmetic repair made by owner. It was not a successful repair but the seller is awesome because the seller was asked would seller replace flawed attachment. The seller sent an replacement and what a difference the replacement made. The characters in the video game when inserted, are as crystal clear and sharp as though it was a brand new game. When I turn the game off the television program is pristine.
Should you be looking for a sound seller with integrity, honesty and with virtue seek out "YeOldeGameShoppe". When you check out, know this.
When the item(s) sent reach your door YeOldeGameShoppe wants nothing more but another satisfied customer.
YeOldeGameShoppe is a champion seller. Whether it be a game or console to controllers or accessories seek out the champion seller..."YeOldeGameShoppe".
I will be going back for more.
9/14/2013 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
S-Video Cable, best thing other than component. Don't listen to reviews that review the buyer experience with the seller, such as waiting for the item, or receiving the wrong item. Those are not product reviews!
The S-Video (Super Audio Video) cable is 2 steps up from the old RF boxes on older systems and 1 step up from regular AV cable. There is a huge difference in quality. S-Video is just higher quality sound/video. Don't waste your time with AV or RF. In fact, I don't even think they sell RF anymore, you'd have to go specifically looking for that. You have to have a TV (or if you are running things through an amp/system) or setup that takes advantage of S-Video. Check your TV first for S-Video, before buying the cable. A cable like this should run you under 10.00 new. If you want the best video possible for the Dreamcast, look into a VGA box (needs to be run through a CRT Monitor) or SCART, and keep reading.
The only other connection that is going to give you even better playback than S-Video would be SCART. You'd need a SCART to YUB converter/transcoder, a Sega SCART cable, an RCA cable and component cable. That way you could get amazing quality out of your Sega system. I currently run this setup for my Genesis and Saturn. It may be a bit more tricky with Dreamcast, because I don't think the Dreamcast has a separate plug for sound. The SCART converters I find on the internet only pass Video through, so you need a way to pass sound. If anyone has questions about SCART for their genesis or saturn you can try and contact me, or look it up on youtube as there are some good informative videos on there. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Escape from reality. Final Fantasy is world that can only be fantasized about; in reality it may as well be Heaven to some, Hell to others. A world, weather true or false allows one to escape, to evolve into something this world can not offer. Final Fantasy is a world in which we all strive to find one day; it gives us purpose and meaning. I remember Final Fantasy from my childhood. I spent quite a bit of time in a mental hospital while growing up, my parents thought it to be appropriate to stick a 12 year old scared kid with a group full of gangsters, murderer's, rapist's, drug dependent psycho's. I was the youngest kid in the hospital the next youngest kid was a 16 year old Blood who has already killed a man and just so happened to be my room mate. After taking my belongings and beating me up, this particular gangster thought it'd be fun to sexually violate me. I'm only 12 and to young to read between the lines, yet know that I don't like it. Thanks mom and dad. I've never taken a drink, I've never smoked a cigarette, and I've never cheated in school or have been suspended. I never bullied younger kids or cursed. I got good grades and I was another one of the unfortunate kids to have the ADD label slapped right on me. In the early 90's it was a disease, an evil curse that only gets you locked away with no way out!!
So here I am for well over a year, I sit in solitude because I don't fit the criteria of AA or NA meetings, so I just sit, I sit until one day I'm told that I'm going home (only because the Insurance company couldn't afford to keep me in there any longer ). I finally get to go home and I find myself leaving the place more messed up then when I entered the place. The funny thing is that I wasn't at all messed up in the head before going to this awful place. I remember my parents having a packed bag all ready and set out for me telling me that we were going to the beach, without my brother's? I should've known it was a crock. I was tricked. We pulled up to a hospital out in the middle of nowhere, where I was taken away from the world as I knew it.
The only thing I took away from that place was Final Fantasy. It was the means of escape for many patients or criminals, what ever you want to call them. It brought a certain degree of sanity to these people that I could not understand yet knew that I wanted to share the same escape. This was a feeling that has long been forgotten, until the day Final Fantasy VII debuted. To many, including myself, this was the first Final Fantasy experience, which lead to FFVIII and IX. The sheer excitement and adventure it allowed us to be involved in only strengthened our desire to want more and learn more. It was then we learned the origins of FF I, II, III, IV, V, and the ever so unspoken FFVI which sparked the revolution. The games have been re-done re-mastered, and movies have depicted our imaginations. I feel as if we should go even further in our curiosity of the origins of Final Fantasy, those responsible for its creation, Japan. What an amazing culture, that provides us with an experience that we compare to an addicting drug. What else can they offer us? I see a society so peaceful, so energetic, and so happy. I understand, this is something that I want, and to attain that of which I, we desire, we must strive to mimic our values, and appreciate the culture that is JAPAN.
God Bless Japan. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's pinball!!! With...Pokemon. Yeah, I'll admit, I don't like Pokemon games, they try to be good rpg's but, I don't like the concept of leveling up, catching, and evolving every single monster in a game. This game takes out some of the rpg elements (keyword here: some) and placed it into a pinball like mini game that could have been used in the other game. So, is this game fun? Yes, it is.
Most people might be led away from this game because of the title (I know I was, until I tried my friend's) but it is a unique pinball game, it really isn't the generic pinball game, but it adds a different type of gameplay, similar to Pinball of the Dead. In this game, you have to catch pokemon, using the bumpers at the top of the screen. Then you hit it a few times and voila, you've caught a pokemon!! What's the point of this, you may ask. The point is, if you collect 3 pokemon, or evolve 1, then a mini-game will come up. These mini-games, are really fun, and hey some of them can be challenging and down-right fun. The only downfall to this game, is well there are only 2 boards based off the themes of the ruby and sapphire games, and i guess both boards have pokemon you can't catch on the other anyway, most of the monsters I saw were newer (Hey, I really only played the original Red and Blue games) and I was confused at what they were.
Pros:
* Great Pinball experience
* Cool Mini-Games
* You can buy stuff that affects the game
* Good Graphics
* You can save in the middle of a game
Cons:
* Only 2 boards to choose
* It has pokemon (this can be a pro if you like pokemon games)
* There are only 4 mini-games (not included the Catch 'em or evolution mode)
* The sound is okay, but just not that great
* You might be confused by what the heck you just caught (ex. Spoink, what kind of name is that?) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
MY POKEMON SILVER ORDER. I DON'T REALLY WANT TO SAY THIS BUT I HAVE ORDERED THE POKEMON SILVER TWICE NOW AND NEVER GOT THE FIRST ONE AT ALL AND NEVER GOT A REFUND OR CREDIT FOR IT.THIS ORDER HAS NOT COME IN EITHER AND ITS BEEN TWO WEEKS OR MORE SINCE I ORDERED IT. ACTUALLY IT IS THE ONLY ONE I REALLY WANTED TO BUY FOR MY GRANDSON AND WOULD APPRECIATE RECEIVING IT SOON.I KNOW I WILL NEVER ORDER AGAIN AND WILL SPREAD THE WORD TO OTHERS IF I DO NOT RECEIVE SILVER SOON.
THANK YOU FOR BEING PROMPT ON MY OTHER ORDERS THOUGH.
PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS FOR ME
THANKS LOUISE D'INNOCENZO
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Not just for the kids. Mario Kart double dash has got to be the most fun I hve had in a game since I got the Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker!!! This game is the most polished game that has ever been created and thats exactly what Nintendo does. They create these perfectly polished games and that is what Double Dash is. This game isn't just for the kids either, it can be played by anyone. Here I will make a list of pros and cons so that you can see just what I'm talking about.
+Pros
1. Fun for everyone in the family
2. Multiple characters and tracks offer tons of replay value.
3. Great suondtrack
4. Great game for parties.
5. Tons of cool characters like mario, Wario and Yoshi
-Cons
1. A little difficult for some people.
2. Realistic racing fans might want to skip this one.
3. Too many cutesy characters for some people. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
There are better games. This game is just a rehashing of the older World War II shooters. It is much like the first Call of Duty, but I think I liked that version better, as you are able to move freely around in an environment. This allows you to find alternative ways to attacking an enemy, thus you have options like flanking, instead of walking on the path they want you to go on. I would suggest instead of this game, Medal of Honor: European Assault, or if you've got the money to burn, buy an Xbox 360 and Call of Duty 2. This version (it is not the same as Big Red One) is much more successful. I'm not talking about graphics, or other petty things, just the way the game was laid out, with freedom to go where you want; it was much better and very cool. Why they could not have made that version for the older systems does not make sense to me.
So if you are really interested in Call of Duty: Big Red One, I'd suggest renting it first (and maybe with Medal of Honor European Assault to compare) to see what you think of it before spending $40 on it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great game for families with Christian values. Our family has nearly all of the Harvest Moon games, for the various Nintendo systems, and visually, this is stunning. It has the usual farming/nuturing theme of all the other games, with the addition of a few new animals, though cattle and chickens remain the moneymaking farm stock. One real plus in this game is that *finally* you are able to ride the horse all over the play area, not just the farm....but the horse race has been deleted. Another fun addition is of little real value, but just kind of interesting- you now can breed cattle with your own bull, which are rather neat looking animal. The cattle are of four different "breeds", as well, giving milk of different values.
There are many new people to meet and interact with, which somewhat offsets the dearth of suitable girls for marriage. The only really nice one is Celia, who lives on the town's other farm. The other two girls, a tart of a barmaid in a red and black slip, and a spoiled girl with too much money and time on her hands, could care less about the farm, and are not girls I want my own kids to spend the length of the game with. (Game time is 30 years. I don't know what the other two girls are like to chat with, but Celia is kind of limited conversationally, both before and after marriage, but is totally devoted to her family. Her son, a cute lil squirt in the first three years, has the options of growing up to be an artist, farmer, breeder, scientist or archaeologist, depending on who your friends are, and the influences of his life. Another problem we noticed is that there seems to be no wedding of any sort- Jack, the farmer, goes to the home of his fiance, and from there, they tour the town, saying hello to folk...that's it. Really disappointing, especially after HM:64, HM:FoMT and HM:MFoMT, with the nice little church and priest in each town.
As far as game play, it moves at the usual leisurely HM pace- which I personally find relaxing, but those into FPS games will find screamingly boring. The controls are different than in other HM games I've seen, but typical for the GC. One thing I very much wished had been included was a first person perspective, which would have made targeting much easier in many situations. (On the plus side, there is a yellow targeting frame that helps with watering crops.) Not having had time to play this game completely through yet, I have not learned all its tricks, the main play problems I've encountered have had to do with not enough energy or money. It seems that there are no power berries in this version, despite the fact that it is designed to link to the HM:FoMT game. Your character does seem to develop stamina gradually, though it would be nice to have some way of measuring it, as can be done with the berries. The money is another snag- it is very hard to make enough with crops and the stock to have breathing room to develop other parts of the game. Fishing does seem to be a good way of making money- a day spent fishing at the base of the waterfall can easily bring over a thousand gold when sold. But it would be hard for children playing this game to manage the time well enough to earn money to move the game along. Children not old enough to actually play would enjoy watching the game, and those ages 10 and up should have the skills needed to play this without too much frustration. Our four kids, ages 10 to 16, like to watch it, but only our daughter seems to have the patience to actually play any of the HM games.
This game does mention drinking, does have a bar (complete with a barmaid in a back room), and does involve breeding animals, though nothing inappropriate is seen. There is some innuendo, which will likely go straight over the heads of small children, but overall I do believe this is a good game, and one that can be added to the collection of any family with Christ-like morals and values.
Gail Nichols | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Same graphics, no thrills. Resident Evil 1 for the GCN was way improved and scarier then the origanal Resident Evil on the PS1. Then soon after that, Resident Evil Zero came out with intense graphics and not so scary places. Resident Evil 2 came out with high expectations, but failed. The old school graphics [stink] out the new feel of Resident Evil 2. It has been improved a little, but not enough to make a difference. The lack in graphics make the game less scary, making the point dull. Buy it if you don't have a PS1 or PS2. You won't find a big difference. Still, Resident Evil Series looks like it is going down hill, so be hopeful it doesn't stop! Scare you later! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
All the fun of the original, and lots more. With almost 30 stages and 25 secret characters, along with more than a dozen modes of play, this game will be worth every penny. The original did not have many modes, and not nearly as many characters or stages, but it was still a lot of fun. Melee will be fun for years to come. Among the new character additions are Bowser and Mewtwo, who are the strongest characters in the game, also my favorites. Ganondorf is as strong as them, but he's not as fun. Anyhoo, there are a few things that have changed from the original that bug me. It's harder to see the action up close and personal, the bob-ombs aren't as "Kaboom"-ey sounding as they should, and that damn flower item... grrrr... Also, I find myself pausing waaayyy too often to check out a cool special attack. Those minor flaws don't take away from the fun all that much, and in the heat of battle, you'll be too busy to notice because the computer players put up much more of a fight than they used too. Buy it, or at least rent it, and you'll see why it's such a hit. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What had a chance a greatness falls short. I was looking forward to this title. Being hyped as the best baseball game ever made I was ecstatic. Unfortunately, instead of following in the steps of NFL 2K, it takes the path of the mediocre NHL 2K. WSB 2K1 from the get-go looks rushed. The player graphics and the stadium graphics are superb individually but they do not mesh together and it looks very tacky and unrealistic. The controls are choppy. It lacks a fantasy draft which is what I was looking forward to the most. At least the rosters are fairly up to date. Rent it before you buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Definitive Game Boy. It's no secret that Nintendo released a lot of versions of the Game Boy over the years. Six by my count (Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, and Game Boy Micro.)
This, however is the version to get if you want the best experience overall. The way I came to this conclusion is by process of elimination. I eliminate the first 3 becuase they lack the functionality to play Game Boy Advance (GBA) games, obviously, becuause they are the previous generation. There is nothing inherantly wrong with these models per se, but if you are going to go through the effort to track down a portable machine to play these games, it would only make sense to get the best version of the handheld. So they are eliminated.
So we are left with the GBA, the SP, and the Micro. Having never owned a Micro, but seeing them, and reading about them they seem like a cool option. But it has some nagging issues that keep it from being the best choice. First yes, it's cool that it's very small making it the most portable, but that comes at the price of the screen, it's very tiny and text is very hard to read. It lacks the link port, so it can't do multiplayer or link to the GCN. It also lacks the ability to play GB or GBC games. With those kinds of negatives it's little wonder it sold so poorly, this makes them more expensive, and harder to find. Add that to the fact that for a little more money you can get a DS lite, and get so much more from your puchase. It has the same limitations with a much better screen. So it makes it very hard to reccomend.
The original model retains the compatablity (multiplayer and backward compatablity), with some great feeling shoulder buttons and has a larger screen. But the face buttons are somewhat ackward (try playing racing games on it), uses AA batteries and the screen isn't backlit. This is a very common model, but unfortunatley isn't the best for everyday use.
So what makes the SP model the best? In a nutshell, it's got nearly all the best features of the other versions, without most of the drawbacks. That means, it's got multipayer compatablity (which includes conectivity to GCN) backward compatability, backlit screen, a good sized, colorful screen, a great button layout, rechargable battery, and a clamshell design to protect it. Let's go through these one by one.
Multiplayer
One of the best features of any handheld has got the be the mutiplayer. I realize not all people utilize this feature but it's worth noting. Games like mario kart, tekken, and advance wars are meant to be played with more than one person. The ability to trade pokemon and interact with the GCN is great too. So it just makes the micro lose so much of it's appeal to me.
Backward Compatablity
The ability to play GB and GBC games is a plus in my book. Not that I have that many of those games, but again, if you are going through the trouble of seeking out a Game Boy, why not buy one that can play twice the amount of games. There are some games that are exclusive to the system, so you won't find them anywhere else. the original GB came out in 1989 and had development until about 1998, GBC runs from 1998 to about 2001. Not only that, when you boot up the original GB games you can add a limitied amount of color to the games.
Screens
This is where the original GBA falls short. The screen itself is fine. But without direct light it's hard to see much of anything. The system boots up by default with the backlight off, with a simple press of the button under the screen it lights up. The lighting isn't very even, and it does shorten the battery life, but it makes for a much better experience. It's fairly nice sized screen too, it's actually wider than the one for GB/GBC, so you can stretch it with the L or R buttons when running those games.
Button Layout
If you've ever tried to play F-Zero on the GBA you know the face buttons aren't that well laid out. They feel okay, but leave your hands crampt if you need to hold the button. I switched the gas to the B button and it helps, but the point still remains. It seems like only a minor change but it makes a big difference on the SP. The micro, from what I am told is even more crampt than the original model. The one thing I don't particularly care for is the shoulder buttons. The original models feel great, with an indentation for your fingers to rest on. The SP, just doesn't have this. The buttons are thinner to accomodate to the clamshell design. What's worse is that they wear over time and stop working. Blowing into them restores functionality for a time, but it is an irritation.
Rechargable battery
This is a godsend. While it could be argued that getting batteries for the device may prove difficult over time, vs AA batteries will always be available, but for praticality's sake the rechargable battery is just better all around. Nintendo still sells them through their website. Given the popularity of the model, it's highly likely that third party vendors will offer them even when Nintendo stops selling them. The battery life is about 10 hours with the light on, and 18 with the light off. I suspect it may be even longer depending on the volume and running in backward compatablity mode, again, depending on the backlight usage.
Clamshell design
Without a doubt the best way to go. It not only protects the screen when not in use, it also makes the device more portable. There is a reason so many phones still use this design. Some have complained about hinge problems, I have had no such issues. The only real complaint I have is the surface does scratch over time, still, I'd rather the surface show wear rather than the screen.
SP lite /(Mark II)/Model 101
There is actually a newer model of the SP. I simply call it the SP "lite". The only difference between the standard and the lite model is that the lite model has a vastly improved screen. It is not only frontlit as well as backlt, it also is more evenly lit in general, and has much better color saturation. Even when the light is turned off, it is more impressive than the original model with the light on. So it goes without saying that it's worth tracking down if you want the absolutely positively best model. They were only released in 3 colors, Pearl Blue, Pearl Pink, and Onyx Black. Not my first choice in colors but I digress. The way to tell is to look at the model number, the orignal SP is model AGS-001 and the lite is AGS-101. Do some reasearch and pick up this model if at all possible, it may be a bit harder to find, but is well worth the effort.
Complaints
I do have some complaints. I think the biggest issue for me is the L and R buttons. While I covered this in the button layout I must reiterate, it's simply a frustrating ordeal to have to blow into the buttons to losen them up every time I pick it up. Secondly, the big complaint from most, is the lack of an apparent headphone jack. Considering this is a portable device, I can see the frustration. Nintendo did offer an adapter on their online store, but it has been removed. Again, third party options do exist, both the adapter to use standard headphones (the better way to go) and headphones made specifically to use that port. The other problem this creates is that it uses the charging port, so you can't charge your SP while using headphones. Finally, I am frustrated by the uneven lighting of the original model, another reason why I reccomend the SP lite.
Closing
Even with it's small caveats I still say this is the model to own if you want to play Game boy games. It features almost all of the positives of the other models and almost none of the drawbacks. With this information in hand, you can now make a more informed purchase. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker. This game is a lot of fun and can be a real challenge in itself. I got this game from a buddy of mine and he gave it to me FREE of Charge. So I lucked out on this game. When I played this the first time around which I was 15 at the time I didn't care for it, though when I think back I really regret selling it because it wasn't the same version as shown in the picture it was the double pack version with the Ocarina of Time and the Master Quest Version in it. Which I was looking for originally but when I found it I only found it used and the price was not worth it. So as soon as I got it from my buddy (along with the official's player's guide from Nintendo), I played this game again and I really liked it and I am getting farther into this game as I play. Having the player's guide is extremely helpful when it comes to playing the game. Plus this game is not as hard as Twilight Princess or any of the older or newer Zelda games out there. I don't mind that its a cartoon that doesn't bother me in the least. Overall I give this game 5 stars the controls are easy the camera is free moving. Plus I highly recommend this to any person who is still deciding if they want to buy the Wii U version of this game or someone who wants to buy the original. If you want to know how this game works I would recommend the original Gamecube version first and then buy the HD version for Wii U. The Gamecube version just gives you an idea what your in for. Then once you master it on Gamecube try it out on Wii U with some added features. I highly recommend this game! I give this game 5 stars! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The rarest Spider-Man videogame ever. Let's get this out of the way...Spider-Man Web of Fire is a decent game. I think the "professional" reviewers are/were way too harsh and is no where near as bad as they made it seem. Released exclusively on the Sega 32X SM:WOF is an action platformer in which you control Spider-Man through 6 sidescrolling levels. Your main objective is to stop terrorist organization Hydra and their hired hand, the New Enforcers, from destroying NYC and getting away with a billion dollar ransom.
Right away most people would say Hydra? New Enforcers? Where are the regular Spidey villains? Well from what I had read (if its even true or not) Acclaim had the license to the majority of Spider-Man characters so Hydra and the New Enforcers were used as the main villains for Web of Fire. In each level you face off against each member of the New Enforcers (Dragon Man, The Eel, Thermite, Blitz, and Super Adaptoid, respectively). Vanisher also appears but he is not a boss.
Spidey has his punch attacks, web shot, web swing, and jump attack. In the form of a special attack Spidey can call in Daredevil (provided you have DD symbols) and he'll jump in with a screen clearing attack that will wipe out all foes. While the game only has 6 stages it's balanced out by the fact that the game can be pretty difficult so you definetly won't beat the game in one sitting.
Again SM:WOF is your typical action platformer from the '90's. It should also be noted (for those who don't know) that the game is RIDICULOUSLY rare. The main reasons for this is that it was the very last North American game to be released on the ill fated system, it's based on a famous character/license, and the fact that Sega produced a small amount of copies of the game itself. A complete copy of the game goes for about no less then $400 and up, while just the game cart itself goes between $200-$300. For those of you who want it in your collection be prepared to shell out a good amount of money for it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Memoriam. I used to have one of these when I was 8.... Now I am 11.....It was a good game, but I lost it......sob, I'm sorry......sob give me a moment....any way all I am saying it was such a good game that my cousin tried to take it from me by saying it was a teens game, but he wasn't a teen either soooo. Anyway the teen rating is going to heck, it is a game for everyone and I highly recommend it to those who want one of the best old games ever. I got it along with a game cube from santa! Thanks santa!
*dad walks in* "son, I have something to tell you." "What daddy?" "There is no santa" "......NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Outstanding. Retro Studios have done a phenomenal job with the Metroid Prime series. Prior to Metroid Prime the only other Metroid game had ever owned was Metroid 2 Return of Samus for the now outdated Gameboy. I actually had my doubts about this game upon picking it up 4 years ago because everyone carries on how hard it is to turn a 2d franchise into 3d but Retro did an exceptional job. As far as gameplay goes its top notch your gonna feel challenged with this one like a lot of Nintendo games they do not hold back either. Graphics for the time when this game came out were exceptional as well and I still find them to be excellent today. Story ? I do not play Metroid for the story as the gameplay carries this one like all Nintendo games. I like how as you go on in the game you get your suit upgraded so you can go to other areas. As well in a few months theres gonna be a Metroid Prime Trilogy on the Wii where they take the Metroid Prime 3 controls and put it on this game and Metroid Prime 2 as well. To sum it up great game and lots of fun and the challenge is included. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Cool Game From The Star Wars Universe. This fine video game traces the events of Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith. From the scrolling "Star Wars" introduction and theme music to the exciting lightsaber duels, this video game follows the action of Episode III very closely and accurately. Although the game says its for ages 10 and up, my 6-year-old son has had no trouble mastering it.
The graphics and music are definitely the high points of this game, and the special abilities make the game that much more exciting. It is very easy to get addicted to this game, and I have found myself playing it for long periods of time.
I recommend this great game very highly. The graphics will blow you away, and the fast-paced action will make it hard for you to put the game down. Get this great game for your Gameboy and experience what its like to be a Jedi knight. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Atari 2600 portable. I buyed this game mainly to have Ms. Pac-man and Dig Dug at the palm of my hand (by the way, its a kind of relief that there are adults like me that like to play those classic games AND have their GBA, because sometimes i feel weird playing this thing at the lunch time in the work :D )
The Ms. PAc-Man and Dig dug are beautiful translation from the originals (and they are as adictive too), the Gala???? games are not my favorites, i prefer the Space Invaders (and if it's the Space Invaders from the Atari, much better!) but they are fun to play and adictives nonetheless, the Pole Position is not so good, is hard to play and there are a lot of games better than this one, but is a nice addition.
The only (and fatal, i may add) flaw of this collection is the absence of batery backup to save the scores!, i don't understand this, because the goal of all of the games from the golden era of the videogames, is to make as much points as possible (and challenge your friends that they try to erase your record), but this is a great game for the olders like me and the nostalgia of those games are undennyable. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best system from the greatest video game console franchise. Nintendo has been around since the 80's when they first released Nintendo and they haven't slowed down yet. Released the SuperNES, Gameboy, Virtual Boy, Gameboy, Gameboy Color, Nintendo 64, Gameboy Advance and now the Nintendo Gamecube I must say that Nintendo will continue to bring fun filling entertianment. I have always loved Nintendo since I bought my first system ever the Super Nintendo. Unfortunately I passed on the N64 because of the controller and the use of cartiridges which made the graphics look blocky. I was a bit skecptical about buying the Nintendo Gamecube because of the unfortunate failure of the Nintendo 64 but I gave it a shot. I was amazed. Gamecube graphics are smashing, the controller fits perfectly into your hands and load times are hardly noticeably. Great for multiplayer also. One bad thing is the memory card but you could always buy another for 15 dollars. This system is a must have. And this bundle starts you off perfectly with all the supplies you need. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Horribly Addictive and Fun. Who would have thought that taking care of a town would be so much fun? Animal Crossing is a great game, and it's only $20! From pulling weeds to squishing cockroaches in your house, this game has got it all. You can plant trees and flowers, dig up fossils, catch fish and bugs, build friendships with the townspeople, and collect furniture to decorate your house. The game uses the Gamecubes internal clock to determine what season it should be and what time it is (night and day). Certain events occur at certain times during the day, whether its a ghost at night or a certain insect at 6AM-8AM, which makes it more realistic. Animal Crossing is a great addition to anyone's game collection. Be sure to pick up a copy! ^_~ | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best DreamCast games ever IMHO. I always loved this game, it was fun and funny. Great multiplayer racer, based on the Saturday morning cartoon of my childhood. When it was "current" it sold for $5.00 retail, nobody liked it. (I think they just never tried it, and saw it as a "kids" game) I used to buy copies of this and give them to friends who then loved the game. I gave my copy to a visiting friend, with the intention of just buying another, and suddenly couldn't find one anymore. Years later, I still wanted to play this, so I turned to Amazon, found it here, and am never letting it go again! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Doom. Wow. This game amazed me alot when it came out (...). So I decided to try this one. I was impressed greatly. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is because of its graphics. They could have been better. The weapons, also, were not that amazing. There were only like 4 or 5 weapons. I was dissapointed at that. But despite that, everything else seems good. This game has plenty of levels, like 24 or something. I am on level 12. It's way too hard already. I can't imagnine the last level! One thing I didn't get about this game is when you kill a enemy, there is green blood. I don't value that too much. I wish that it looked more real. Anyway, the levels are great with great monsters in them. The music is sort of weird and the sound effects aren't that great but I can cope with that. There are 4 different levels of how easy it is or how hard it is. There is three ways that you can start. The multiplayer mode is awesome. I don't know why it was rated teen. This game seems more on the line of mature. Great game with a good amount of faults but not real bad faults. (...) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Eternal Darkness Delivers. Have been playing this game for 12 hours and I must say it is one of the finest games I have ever played on any system to date. The story is immediately engrossing and lasts for a good 20 hours if you just run through it with no intentions to actually play the game thoroughly. If you want to see everything this game has to offer I hope you can afford 30+ hours easy.
The graphics are very good, everything is real-time 3D unlike Resident Evil so resources of the CPU have to render everything including backgrounds, which means that the backgrounds and characters don't look as good as Resident Evil but they are nothing to worry about because details are still very rich and well done. Real-time lighting and volumetric fog and reflections, they are all there. Pictures do NOT do this game justice, because when in motion you immediately can tell it is way beyond the clunky movement of Resident Evil.
Sound is very good and surround sound is perfect. The music is moody and dark and the sound effects are outstanding. The voice acting is the best I have heard in a long time, it is actually one of the best parts of the game for a change!
Sanity effects are a new addition to gameplay mechanics, now your character can actually go insane and see and hear weird things!
This is not close to Resident Evil in any way other than the fact the camera is 3rd person perspective. The game includes a deep magick (yes that's the way it is spelled) system which is more important than how big your gun is since spells play an intricate part in exploring the vast environments. For instance you ca cast a spell that creates a little scorpion type device which can walk into small areas you can't reach. Also, you can create unique and new spells thru combinations of runes to spell out a spell. Basically an enormous amount of combos, almost infinite! Of course you have melee weapons like swords which are not regulars in Resident Evil. Plus the puzzles are not silly but actually BELONG in the environments they are in. No strange gems to unlock the bathroom. ;)
The game is very detailed and dark and interesting. It can not be said enough that if you plan on buying this game you seriously need to set aside the time to play in thru well, there are 3 paths you can take with alternate endings and an uber ending. Best BUY for GAMECUBE til Metroid Prime. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hoyle Card Games. I was so excited when I saw this game in the store finally a card game for the Color gameboy. I don't know how they can say someone the age of 6 can play. It took me at least a half hour just to figure out the set up and how to pick the player you wanted to use for yourself. Once that's completed you are given a list of games to play from hearts to solitare, you highlight the game you want to play and then proceed to start. This is where the diffcultlity comes in, you can not move the cursor arrows to fast or you miss a move and then have to press the B button to take you back a step. There is a help button that explains the basics of each game and how to play it. Once you win at a game your scores are not saved so everytime you start up again you start from zero. I like my scores saved for future reference. I tried playing some of the mutli-player games and got so frustrated that I quit. The solitare games are good once you get the hang of not moving the cursor to fast and the graphics are very colorful. I will keep this game just for the solitare. Would I recommend this game to everyone NO!, if you over the age of 11 you can play with reading and re-reading the instructions any one under the age of 11 might get frustrated and put the game away and forget about it. I perfer the old solitare game that I have for my orginial gameboy, it's easier to use and more fun to play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Newest Saga, Sort of. Pokémon Crystal is Nintendo's newest version of Pokémon. Although it is very similiar to Pokémon Gold and Silver, it does have somethings that are different.
One of the first, most noticeable, differences is the choice of whether you want to be a boy or a girl, and I really love that option! Most guys don't understand how nice it is to PLAY a girl when you are one. That way you can use your own name without it being REALLY weird!
Another nice thing is the Battle Tower. This gives you the chance to prove yourself over and over again against other pokémon trainers in the game!
Suicune has also being made into a sub-story. There is a rival to catch it, as well as a final battle with this magnificent legendary dog. Suicune has been modified so that it's more easily caught, but you don't want to mess up, or else Ho-oh goes out the window too!
There are many other things, such as Unown Mystery, the modified cellphone calls, different locations of pokémon and the battle animation. You sorta get used to them after awhile though.
I find the game very fun, and more challenging. You get used to things being certain places, and looking certain ways, Pokémon Crystal mixes that up a little bit. But I'm sure I speak for many Pokéfanatics out there, "We Want Pokémon Advance!" | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Because you don't want to make your friends sick. When I first went shopping for a second controller for my GameCube, I admit I was looking for one that matched my Platinum Edition controller. I couldn't find one that wasn't a Wavebird (nothing wrong with a Wavebird - the wireless controller - that I know of, but I was just too cheap to spend the extra $10). So I bought a black controller to match my TV. Now that I think about it, buying a different controller was a smart thing to do. Why didn't I plan on that in the first place? I spent part of the winter battling a cold or the flu at various times, and I can't underestimate the importance of controlling the spread of viruses and bacteria. Having different-colored controllers makes it easier to remember which controller I've been using in between nose-blowing sessions. When a housemate or friend wants to play GameCube as I lay suffering on the other couch, I am able to croak out the words "use the black one today. Trust me."
I also have a phobia against third-party hardware - so it's good of Nintendo (not to mention profitable for Nintendo) to sell spare parts.
The most important things about a controller are: does it fit comfortably in your hand, and are the buttons easy to find and use? The only thing I don't like is the placement of the Z button. The cord is plenty long, and the buttons are responsive enough. I also like that they're color-coded. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
great game but sort of hard controlls. this is a very great game for the gamecube (it is aslo exsclusive to the gamecube) but there is a down side the controlls are a bit tricky but they have good tutorials which makes up for it and in the long run the way the controlls are set up it will be to your advantage especially when doing stunts. I was able to work the controlls to be able to play well in about :30 which isn`t long and it goes fast when you use the tutorial. but to be able to do everything well it took :45 min but don`t let that get you down. there are only 8 players yes but that is a lot when you have the game and you think about it. after you master the controlls you will have hours and hours of great gameplay with plenty of replay value. so if you are looking for a great game here it is! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Come on buddy, give the poor game a break. I don't know what kind of personal vendetta the above reviewer has against Grandia 2. Whether the game beat him up, or peed in his shoes is beyond my knowledge, I have to step up and defend this aweseom Dreamcast game.
As one of few stellar and eagerly awaited RPG's for the system, and for it's time. Grandia 2 shines. Whether it is the deeply constructed battle system, or the better than ever voice acting, Grandia 2 was a game that I couldn't stop playing.
The story, while it was not up there with the giants like Chrono Trigger, Panzer Dragoon Saga, or Phantasy Star, it had it's moments to be remembered. Despite being typical RPG character cliches, (The female healer, the angsty young buck that'll save the world once he confronts his feelings, the huge axe wielding silent guy) they do an above average job of fulfilling these requirements.
Get this game, especially since its cheap now. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
DUFFED BY DISNEY. I was VERY disappointed with this game. I too purchased it for my son, who is 6. With all the options at the store, when I saw DISNEY, whoe specifically markets to children, 10 and under, I purchased this game. What a disappointment! Very confusing, no interaction, overwhelming. There is a lot of work involved prior to play, and once play begins the other players (3 run by the computer) are in the way and distracting. I am very disappointed. I feel DISNEY missed the ball on this one, and I think it's a shame that many parents will make the decision to purchase this item based solely on Disney's reputation with children. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Game is Great. This game is compilation of three different storylines. Because of the ending of Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, we are taken back to the past in this game. The first two stories are relatively easy. The third is one where Lara is sixteen and has absolutely NO WEAPONS. Everything must be done without them and it becomes quite nerve racking after a while. The very last storyline is a great one and has the infamous Werner Von Croy in it. It offers a challenge because you are trying not to be detected and is a little like an espionage game. I encourage you to try this game out. You will not be disappointed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not Final Fantasy Adventure. Final Fantasy Adventure for the original game boy is one of the best games of all time. Sword of Mana took the original game boy game and sucked all the life out of it. What they got wrong: pacing, length, too much story, and unnecessary deviations from the original. The original had many connections to the Final Fantasy series. The original title for the game even called it a Final Fantasy game. It was as good as the best Final Fantasy games. This version would be a playable, slightly enjoyable waste of a few hours, but only if you've never played the original. For those who have played the original this game will just make you wish you were playing the original again. Bottom line: this is the saddest remake I've ever played in terms of its' destruction of the game its' based upon. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not What I Expected. First off don't believe the reviews IGN and Gamespot have given it because I bought the game today and it is so far 100 times better then the first. You can customize pretty much everything from car audio, to hydraulics,neon lights inside the car,trunk and under the vehicle. The paint jobs are now triple of what they were before with hundreds of diffrent paint jobs. You now have a very well setup city with tons of races at all times and there is shops, garages, bonus races and lots more at all times. There are also alot more cars now which make everything more fun and again EA gives us a awsome soundtrack like Terror Squad with Lean Back, and Chingy with I Do, even another bonus exclusive track just for the Need For Speed series. The graphics are not improved but there not terrible with the frame rate running at around 60 and no choppiness it's awsome. The textures are very bad but besides that the car models are amazing. The sound is another really sweet adition with everything having a great sound to it. Every race has been tweaked along with controls, camera angles and much more making everything more fun and exciting to do. Overall I would reccomend Need For Speed Underground 2 over any other racing game and even some other top games of the holidays it was that good. Try it out you'll see just what I mean about being better then what the reviews say. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pain For Pleasure. I ordered this game because I had the random urge to play it again after almost 9 years. I remembered it being an awesome game back in 2004, and I figured that having played it so long ago I'd have forgotten most of the story, making it almost like new to me. Well, I was right. I'm enjoying the game much more now then I did before, and even find it to be a lot harder. I strongly recommend any Pokemon fan buy this game, but to watch who you buy it from.
I first ordered this game used through Gamestop. I've never had a problem with Gamestop's used games before, and the price was a steal, so I went for it. It arrived on time, and needless to say I was incredibly excited. I was soon met with disappointment, though, as the game did not work. I tired wiping it with a cloth, using disk cleaner, and even just waiting a little bit, all to no avail. It just didn't work, in either my Wii or Gamecube. Naturally I called up Gamestop the next day to complain. The woman on the phone was very nice and simply asked me for my order number before telling me another copy would be heading my was as soon as possible. Sure enough, a few days later, my second copy arrived, but it too didn't work. I was hesitant to even try playing this because it looked like the owner before me tried cleaning it with toothpaste. There was literally toothpaste stuck in-between the inner disks. Even though I tried cleaning the disk and the toothpaste, the game still didn't work.
I decided to just order another copy of Pokemon Colosseum from Amazon, not from Gamestop mind you, I honestly can't even remember who from, but when it arrived it worked like a charm, and is still working fine. Even though the third copy I ordered was also used it wasn't scratched in the slightest, and the case/instruction booklet were in perfect condition too.
TLDR - I consider this game a must-have, it might not be able to compete with today's graphics, but it's still plenty great. Buy it, just NOT from Gamestop. I'm still waiting for them to refund my money from the first purchase. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gameplay = Great, Music = Mediocre. I love the bongo idea, it's actually a really fun game. However, if this game had a wider selection of songs, I'd give it a five.
If you ask me, 30 songs isn't enough. It'd be nice if one could unlock the rest, and ending up with at least 75 songs, like most music games have, i.e. DDR.
Also, I found that this game has mostly oldies tunes. I don't enjoy oldies all that much...it'd be better if we could get some newer songs in this game. Like, hits from nowadays. Yes, we can have SOME oldies songs in the game, but just a few. After all, kids and teens are most likely to be playing this game, and what do they listen to? New stuff.
So, only buy this game if you care about gameplay, and not about music, because, this isn't really a music game, with such a small selection of music. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Classic. One of the most underrated games ever. A lot of people never could appreciate cel-shaded Link, but when you appreciate the graphics for their artistic quality you discover a game full of heart, awesome dungeons (albeit just a few), and unforgettable characters. The only real con about this game is the sailing around, it can get a little boring sometimes. But everything you do once you get off your boat is well worth every trip.
As for the seller, I'm pleased that I got my case sooner than expected, in a full original case with even the instruction booklet included although it was a used copy. Excellent service. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best NINJA GAME from the 16-Bit Era. And maybe the best Ninja game ever! Shinobi 3 is by far the best of the Shinobi series on the Sega Genesis. Both the original Revenge Of The Shinobi and Shadow Dancer Secret Of The Shinobi is another good game but this one is by far the best. The story line is a little cliche and the plot does seem a bit regurgitated; but lets move on to the important stuff.
The gameplay is by far the biggest stand out. Shinobi can do just about anything a realistic human warrior can do; besides summon dragon spirits for fire and using his body like a human bomb and shield himself with lightning. Joe mousashi can do air somersaults and climb across ledges; has a wide variety of melee attacks that include different dashing and jumping attacks. What also sets this game apart to is it makes use of a hook element like in Strider and also you can block your opponents attacks as well.
The levels are very long and graphics are colorful. What also makes this game what it is was the excellent music that accompany you through the various levels. I would recommend this game to anybody. One of the top 10 or even 5 I would say for the Genesis. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Greateset. Ive played the demos,arcade and console version and only a couple things to say. Soul Calibur 2 is the greatest fighting game(besides Super Smash Bros. Melee) ever even better than VF4:Evolution. This is the greateset fighting experience ever. I bought it the day it came out and Im still playin it. This game has like one of the best fluid animations ever,it also has a good storyline especailly for a fighting game. With all the fighting techniques,weapons to unlock,combos to master,visuals to drool at how can u not like this game!!! Anybody who has a problem with this are either inexperience players,stereotypes or pure jackasses who don't deserve to own a game or even look at one!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My mom loves it, but I'm more experienced with games. One of the reasons I purchased this game is because it stars Luigi. It is his first game where he stars alone, but not completely as the plot has a lot to do with Mario: to save him!
As you would have guessed this game is about Luigi's Mansion, which he won in a competition he didn't even enter, he invited his brother Mario to visit it with him. But when Luigi got there, Mario was gone and the Mansion was overrun with ghosts. When Luigi meets Prof. E. Gadd his goal becomes clear: get rid of the ghosts, find out the source of why this is happening and save his brother Mario ~ and it may all have something to do with the Boo's and Bowser. And what's worse is that Luigi accidentally let the Boo's run riot around the Mansion again, all 50 of them.
The gameplay plays like a platformer with 3D environments, along with Nintendo addition of a few Mario traits (like in the music room, playing the Mario Bros theme).
Luigi is in full control of a vacuum cleaner that sucks up ghosts and multiple other things in the environment to search for keys for the next door. Sadly that's where the difficulty sets in and reputation lies. You must find so many keys, fight a boss and then it's onto the next level to do the same thing. Along with annoying startled-jumps from Luigi when ghosts appear.
Catching ghosts other then `Portrait Ghosts' seems pointless except in some rooms where you will earn a key for defeating them. You don't get coins or points from normal ghosts only on rare occasions of hearts to replenish health.
One thing that got to me, was Luigi can't actually jump, punch or pound like Mario is known for, instead is one and only weapon is the vacuum cleaner. Along with this Gameboy Horror to search things.
Also the camera angles in boss battles are annoying.
A cute addition is the mushroom that causes Luigi to get small, and the pressing of the Nintendo A button, which has his call out "Mario!" but beware, collecting coins is one of your main goals and you will lose them when you get hit by ghosts. The main purpose of the coins is not to buy items or weapons, instead it is more of your score at the end of the game to purchase your own mansion, which you cannot enter and instead is a picture in the gallery of Prof. E. Gadd.
The replay value is minimal, as in, the only new thing you unlock is the `Secret Mansion' which is the original Mansion mirrored.
I know this review may seem a little negative but it was a really fun game. But short and not a lot of things to do but walk around, many scenes aren't skippable so it makes pressing the A button routine. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
good little system. First, I'd like to say I got this little system for Christmas, and I have really enjoyed it. Its been a while since I've played my old Nintendo games that I played when I was a kid (original game boy and SNES). Some of the SNES titles are available for the GBA and old game boy games work in it as well. The battery last a long time, and overall I really enjoy it. I have a few comments about other reviews I have read:
- why are there so many positive reviews with no stars?
- for everone who says don't by this, but a console instead: this is not a replacement for a PS2 or XBOX. Its meant to be portable. You will not find something with the power of a PS2/XBOX in the gameboy size. geez.
- finally, for me, a 30 year old, I really enjoy this system. Yes, a lot of the titles seem a little old, but I enjoy them since these were the games I played when I was growing up. Load Runner, F-Zero, Sim City, etc. And yes, it has some draw backs vs. a console, but its still a lot of fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not as violent as you'd think. My husband presented me with a new Gamecube and this game when I was put on bedrest during my last pregnancy. I had a lot of fun playing the game, but didn't realize how much fun my 4 year old son would have with it! I like how Luigi uses a vacuum machine to suck up ghosts, rather than shooting/cutting/punching them. He's even thought of using our real vacuum to suck up the hidden monsters under his bed. :)
I'm in no way a gamer (Solitaire is my game of choice), so compared to some other reviews, I actually find the game challenging and fun. Perfect for wasting a few hours away. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
veterans of pokemon. Pokemon has com a long way indeed now me as a 16 year old and still liking pokemon its amazing how far it has gotten i mean when read and blue came out when i was in like 3rd grade it was a new revolution for gaming the fact that u know now u can catch the pokemon from the tv omg kind of situation and as i got older thwy keept comming out with newer versions and even since elemtry me and my best friends were rivals for life in carrds in pokemon in everything but only one little thing bothers me about this game questions like gary will be ur rival? and why isn't there a johto part of the game(maybe there is and idk it yet)? and will u meet the trainers u played in ur original game in fire red for example u played silver and in silver u had to face ash or as the called him Red in this game will u fight silver and ruby? and this new region what can it be? any many other but se ethats the exitment of pokemon thats is one of the reasons i am still fueled to play it hey the little kid in me still beleives that if u go to the game corener in red or blue and use strenght to get the keys behing the slot machine then go push the truck by the s.s. anne u will find mew or the big pikablu(maril) theory of billy secret garden..well i still love the game and i always will and i will buy every pokemon till they stop comming out. and thus my title veterans like me and others will love this game i mean having that pokemong red(for me) feeling of newness it will be like starting over again in third grade..but one thing concerns me that they made leaf green instead of water blue well y opinion they should have made leaf green water blue and fire red..thats th only downfall to me | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great game, but. For my 12th birthday last year I received a Dreamcast, two controllers, a memory card, and Sonic Adventure. This is an awesome game, one of the best adventure games I've ever played (I'm an adventure video game fan). But the reason I gave it 4 stars is because it was confusing at some points in the game. Most of the time after a cinematic scene ended they would just leave me there with no clue what to do or where to go, except sometimes right before the scene ended the character would say, "I've gotta follow him!" or, "Let's go find out!" or something like that. That was the only flaw in this game, however. If you like adventure games, or if you're just looking for a good time with a video game (and if you own a Dreamcast) buy this game. You'll be glad you did. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best RPG for Gameboy Advanced Period. Wow, I am an expirenced gamer was looking for a good Gameboy game to play while on my 35 hour car ride to Florida. I did a little research and found this game, a Mario-Luigi RPG that takes about 20-25 hours to beat. I forked over the $30 for it, read the manual, and could not wait to play. This game is by far the greatest gameboy game I have ever played. The turn-based game is a great for any age with tricky puzzles, unpredictable plot, and best of all, I NEVER GOT BORED PLAYING THIS GAME. If you spend a lot of time in the car, or on an airplane, this game is perfect. This game was invalueable to me on my trip and I do not know what I would have done without it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Capcom's Magnum Opus. I always wanted this back when it first came out, but it was always sold out or overpriced. Finally snagged it for my GameCube after seeing that prices had dropped (presumably because of the HD rerelease on PC and consoles). Wow! What a masterpiece! This is Capcom's Magnum Opus, I don't care what you say. This game plays and feels like a love letter to fans of the original game, and I would say it "trolls" you with things meant specifically for folks that played that first installment on Playstation ad nauseum. Very, very clever stuff. As early as Resident Evil 2, this series went in a different direction with tone and pacing, so it is delightful to have this be so faithful to the first game. I recommend playing this in the dark, at night, with a good sound system. I also recommend an S-Video connection for your Gamecube at the very least, or the Digital Out cable if you are lucky enough to have it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
QUAL'I-TY 1. THE DEGREE OF EXCELLENCE OF A THING. DID YOU BUY AN X-BOX OR PS2 BECAUSE IT HAD A DVD PLAYER? WELL NOW DVD PLAYERS ARE MORE AFFORDABLE, AND SO IS THE GAMECUBE. YOUR GOING TO DIE WHEN YOU SEE "ZELDA" AND YOU DON'T HAVE A GAMECUBE. SO TRADE IN YOUR X-BOX WHILE IT'S STILL WORTH SOMETHING AND BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS. GAMERS OFTEN WONDER WHY NINTENDO PRODUCES GAMES SO SLOW, IT TAKES TIME TO CREATE MAGIC LIKE..BANJO-KAZOOIE, GOLDEN EYE, MARIO 64, SMASH BROS., LUIGI'S MANSION, LEGEND OF ZELDA AND OTHER NINTENDO CLASSIC'S. THEY TAKE GAMES SERIOUSLY, THAT'S WHY THEY NEVER NEEDED A DVD PLAYER TO ATTRACT YOU... JUST QUALITY. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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