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A nearly arcade-perfect port. If you liked RoadBlasters in the arcade, you'll love it on the Genesis. This is a nearly arcade-perfect port of one of my favorite arcade games. It sounds good and looks GREAT! The differences visually are hard to pick out, and those few sounds that aren't dead-on are at least similar enough.
The only minor quibble I have with the game is that for some reason Tengen decided to give players 5 lives per play. This is not adjustable. The arcade gave you one life per quarter, and when you run out of gas it's "Game Over," unless you continue by dropping another quarter. Why they chose to change this dynamic is beyond me, but it doesn't detract one bit from the enormous fun factor of this awesome 80's game!
For the uninitiated, RoadBlasters is an isometric run-and-gun type road rally game. Your goal is to make it to the end of each futuristic stage before running out of gas or being destroyed by your opponents. Your car always has blasters, but you also have the opportunity to power-up with special weapons dropped from a support jet. Weapons include a fully automatic cannon, a turbo booster, and nuclear bombs.
It just doesn't get any better than this! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Zelda Cubed = Awesome. Some of you out there probably had the same comments when you saw the first demo movies for Windwaker, "Why the heck does Link look like that?!" Especially if you saw the demo movies they showed at Spaceworld 2000, the fully rendered battle scene between Link and Gannondorf, it looked amazing and this Cell shaded atrosity was a let down.
However, I've played all the Legend of Zelda games, and I couldn't stop now. Think back to Link to the Past for the SNES console it was pretty cartoony. The way the characters were draw and the scenery, it was all very "animated" looking. Obviously hindered by the 16 bit graphics, but none the less. So I picked up Windwaker. Wow. This game rocks. The graphics just amaze me, especially being a fan of "cartoons" such as Samurai Jack and Cowboy Bebop, the graphics just enthralled me and I continued to play in amazement at the smoothness and detail that the cell shading brought to Zelda. Granted it would have been sweet to see it in realistic styled graphics, but this just sets it apart from every game out there. It's unique in that "holy [cow] you have to play this or else you'll be missing out on a revolutionary step in awesomeness".
The sword fighting is rad in this new adventure, being able to vary Link's combos is cool (although not a lot, but enough) and a boomerang the homes in on its targets adds a lot to the gameplay. After a while you don't even notice the cartoony aspects of it, it just beings to rock and you want more.
The sound is a little lacking, that's the only thing bad thing I can say. The music could be a heck of a lot more indepth and emotional to the gameplay, and the sound effects could have been better, but its no reason what so ever not to play it.
So at least pick this game up for a rental and try it out, play it for a couple hours and you'll get a feel for how sweet this game really is.
5 outta 5. rock the haus. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gameriffic. Although the Game Boy Advance is on the way, the original Game Boy (here in 'Colour' form) is still going strong, and is still the only mainstream hand-held console.
Compared with the sadly-missed Neo Geo Pocket the screen is slightly less vibrant, and sorely needs a backlight (although adding one would decimate the battery life). Technically, although the NGP was 16-bit, there doesn't seem to be much difference, and in any case it's the quality of the games that's important. This is the Game Boy's strength - it has an enormous, ever-growing range of games, some of which is excellent (the third 'Wario' game, for example, or 'R-Type DX', a faithful recreation of 'R-Type' on a tiny screen). There are some more esoteric applications, too, including a camera, a sonar (really), productivity software, and a sequencer (as used on Alec Empire's 'We Punk Einheit').
As a possession, it's highly desirable - it's small, stylish and easy to hold, and apart from the fragile battery cover, it seems very solid. It's slightly bulkier than the Game Boy Pocket, but not off-puttingly so, and keenly-priced, too. Only the high price of the cartridges could put people off, but with several million Game Boys out there (many of which are presumably restricted to playing 'Tetris' and nothing else), there is a thriving second-hand market. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A good game. I love this game!!! It is currently one of the best games on Nintendo Gamecube. Although it is a lot like its N64 predecessor "Super Smash Bros.", it has a lot of new levels and a WHOLE lot of new hidden and default characters. There is also the brand-new Adventure Mode, where you go through Mario-like mini-levels. During the courses in Adventure Mode, you occasionally reach an area where you have to fight someone. It's pretty cool. There are also some new items. Check out the 100-man Melee for a challenge! Try it out if you're a fan of Super Smash Bros., or even if you're just looking for an entertaining game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great game for any Sega Dreamcast owner. First of all I would like to say that this game is awesome. I love the fact that it is challenging and there are so many hidden things to discover (I am confident that you will not find everything that this game has to offer). The graphics are pretty good, but I am slightly disappointed with the creatures, I am sure they could have been much better. Another thing that is disappointing is the blood, it doesn't have a realism feel. However, this might be good for the people who can't stand to see blood. The story of the game is excellent. This game itself is addictive and it is also very long, which is a good thing if you have ton of time to kill. The sounds and effects of the game are just amazing. This is a must have game for any Sega Dreamcast owner.
I wouldn't recommend this game for kids under 13 because it does get scary at certain times. Other than that, go buy it because it is not expensive and worth it. As for the huge amounts of negative reviews that this game received, I am quite shocked and I hope you ignore them. And another great addition is the Rob Zombie music, a perfect combination with a horror game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hands down best Resident Evil. This. Game. Is. AMAZING!!!!!!! This is a great game for a newcomer to the series, like I was. This game is amazing; it has:
1) Fun, satisfying, addictive gameplay that drags you in by the legs!
2) Pretty good graphics, and extreme detail. I will say, I recommend the XBLA version for the best graphics
3) Interesting characters, added with amazing voice acting
4) Makes you feel claustrophobic and trapped
I can go on and on, but the strongest part of this game, is the atmosphere. There was this time, (no spoilers) when I was walking into this enclosed space, and I trekked down to this pit-like area, and some scary villagers WITH CHAINSAWS came and attacked me. My heart was pounding! There are many experiences like this in the game, and I couldn't recommend it anymore! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another Favorite from my childhood. Aside from Donkey Kong Jr, This game can be best described as the legitimate follow-up to the game that started it all for Nintendo: Donkey Kong ('81). The game starts out with the original 4 levels from the arcade (Barrels, cement/pie factory, springboard, and rivets) and once the last level is completed, DK gets up and kidnaps Pauline again, and Mario chases him through almost 100 different levels in 9 worlds.
Graphics and gameplay are updated. Mario has come a long way from his Jumpman the Carpenter days, and is no longer a wimp. He now has the ability to handstand and springboard, backflip, and can even stand a one foot fall and not die. He can even take a punch now, however for this to happen he must be carrying an item.....yes I said it, Mario can carry things. Keys, enemies, some objects, a feature imported from Super Mario Bros 2 from the NES. The classic Hammer is here as well as an updated Hammer in World 5.
A must have for the Donkey Kong Fan! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Chomping Level 1. I look at older video games as a way of going back to my days in childhood. Nevertheless, they always brought some basic memories of my days feeling the rhythm of the arcade. That was there with Pac Man. The arcade classic still seems to amaze me from time to time. But, when too much nostalgia seems to simmer around, it is just so difficult to decide. Especially, whether there is the system you own, or the quantity and quality oddly enough, it always comes down to the simplicity of the yellow chomp, and the ghoulish spooks that haunt him. The downside is that there is ultimately too many different ways to get Pac Man.
The 2004, Pac Man for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance, is a consistent enterance, as it was a few years ago with the Pac Man Collection. This version of the game, was made in response to the Classic NES series lineup, a collection series to the 20th anniversary of the original Nintendo Entertainment System, the original super-system, of all video game systems. There really isn't anything new here, as you've played Pac Man here, but the game itself, and its reissuing again. The game features Pac Man, trying to gobble the power pellets, and evading away from the ghouls, that strike at will. The downside is that it really isn't useful, when too many reissuings of Pac Man are all at one, only one should be chosen, and stuck with.
Although Pac Man is great, this isn't the best version of the chomper that is yellow. Instead, I suggest you get the Pac Man Collection edition for the Game Boy Advance. You get this version of Pac Man, as well as three extra games of Pac Man: Pac-Mania, the Tetris-like Pac-Attack, and Pac-Man Arrangement. All in all, I don't suggest this one, for all the nostaglic ones out there. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Bought this to get better at Super Smash Bros. Melee for Tournament. This is an official Nintendo Gamecube Controller made in Japan. It has all Japanese writing over the back of the box so don't plan on reading that unless you speak it.
However if you don't care about that then you should very pleased with the build of this controller. It has a wonderful sleek look and fits very well in my hands. The cord is extra long, about 10 feet, so it's perfect to use with the Nintendo Wii and its wireless controllers.
In comparison to the Black and Silver controllers I grew up, it feels a bit lighter, but am unsure if it is lighter in terms of exact ounces.
I bought it when it was about $40 dollars and the price seems to be fluctuating consistently. The tournament scene is only growing so the more demand there is the more price will change. If you strongly desire one I suggest you get it when it is at its cheapest. It is not necessary to get it for tournament play but if you need a replacement controller this is a good first option. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
very good overall with room for improvement. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003 will provide hours of entertainment for the golf (or video game golf) fan. Let's face it, this is your only chance to play Pebble Beach and drive the ball over 350 yards.
There are several different ways to play the game. My favorite is the Tiger Challenge which has an increasingly difficult series of golfers and tournaments to defeat. Along the way, you get awarded Trophy Balls for achievements like hitting a par-4 green in one, making a hole in one, chipping in, and so on. You earn money with each victory and trophy ball which you use to upgrade your golfer's stats. Besides the Tiger Challenge, there are tournaments to enter, "Speed Golf", and some skill challenges to complete - each of these games also let you earn money.
I have the PS2 version of TW 2002 and will attempt to provide a comparison for those that have played the series before - this year's version is an improvement in several ways. First the golfer's models are much improved and the pro golfers actually look sort of like the real people. The non-pro golfers are also well done and much more varied than last year. I haven't counted, but I think there are about twice as many different golfers, and maybe twice as many golf courses. New this year is a stat that tells you what percentage of the game you have completed.
At the beginning of the game, if the person playing is not very good, the computer controlled golfer he's playing seems to get worse and worse until he can be beaten. Through the game the computer golfers seem a little smarter and more skilled than in previous versions and the Tiger Challenge gets really tough about half way through. Unfortunately it seems like the better you do, the better the game gets. Time for 18 holes: about 1 hour against (or with) a computer player. 2 players about and hour and a half, 3 players, about 2 hours.
One thing sorely missing from the Tiger Woods PGA Tour 200x series is a way to read the green. Some golf games have a feature where they overlay a grid on the green that shows you the elevation on it. The only way to read the green on TW2003 is to move the little target marker around and look at the elevation but it isn't very effective and can make it difficult to chip.
Whenever you hit a really good shot or you are going for the green in 2, the game plays a heartbeat sound and your shot goes in slow motion which is really cool about the first hundred times you see it. Next year, there better be a way to turn that off or I'm not buying it. I also hope that they drop "Speed Golf" next year and maybe spend that time adding online play or something else cool.
On the Game Cube version, there is an annoying blue rectangle ALWAYS present about 1/3 of the way down the screen that gets darker and lighter but never goes away. I know this is in the game because I've tried it on 3 different TVs and it is always there. I wonder if this is on the XBox or PS2 versions of the game. But the Wavebirds rule! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Go Sega. The Dreamcast is definately the ultimate gaming system... 128 bit... 3 million polygons per second... does it get any better than that? I will give you the answer: NO! Now don't say that the PS2 is better. To be just perfectly honest... I don't care if the PS2 has a DVD player. I don't see why I should spend more just for a DVD player. People say that the controller is too big. That is just another excuse for the PS2 to be better than Dreamcast. Go dreamcast!!! Go Sega!!! I have not had any trouble with my console after buying it used. The Dreamcast consists of good quality. The graphics are equal to PS2. And the loading times are the best compared to the PS2. The Dreamcast has many great games for it.
The legend will live on...(!) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome Game. This was a fun game, much better than the Ghostbuster games for the NES or Sega Game Master. It actually has non-linear levels and proposes some amount of difficulty through the game play.
The controls are decent and the cartoonish look just makes it fun to watch. The ghosts in the game are original (by that, I mean that they weren't from the movies nor from the cartoon series). You can shoot in any direction, but you have adjust the aim yourself.
For some reason, the ghostbusters in this game shoot out slime rather than proton beams, but who cares? It's a fun game and well worth playing.
I suggest trying to find it for the $20 to $30 range, though. Anything more than that is probably a ripoff unless you're REALLY wanting to collect these games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
How 2 get characters. 2 get mewto u need to battle 800 minutes or kill one of the charactrs 800 times in 1 game. To get Ganondorf u need 2 do the same as mewto 700 times. u have 2 go on an adventure classic to get jigglypuff. u need to battle with 2 players for1 hour and u get marth. the rest r soooooooooooo easay so u guys work it out urself and be careful of jigglypuff because if u lose ,u won't get jigglypuff but mewto and ganondorf u have 2 kill or u won't get and so with the rest of the hidden characters. u use down B to transform from zelda 2 sheik. sheik is my favourite character and so is mewto and pickachu. i like mewtos shadow ball, pickachus thunder and sheiks kicks and ganondorf and captain falcons super hyper mega punch(which is B).i reckon that sheik pickachu peach(im good with her but if ur not don't include her) ganondorf captainfalcon link young link mario luigi jigglypiff because her rollout....................... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Waste of time. I love how people that havnt even played this game rate it 5 stars. The only reason i gave it one star is because that's the lowest you can select. This game was so horrible, the graphics were the worst i've ever seen on GBA, I am not cheap but I actually took this game back to the store where I bought it and demanded a refund. The missions in the game, a joke, you pretty much walk right into them. And walking around is even a joke, i've never seen such choppy framerate in a game in my life!! Also when you shoot your weapon it's so slow i'm surprised your not dead by the time you get your second shot off. My advice, don't waste your time or money on this game. I would compare this game to Duke Nukem Advance as Duke being a 10 outta 10 and Medal of Honor being a 1 out of Million!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cool Game. This was the game I bought with my GBA. It is alright.
Graphics:7-10 The graphics are okay but they can be better. The monsters are animated from a one view (which isn't all that good).
Gameplay:8-10 The gameplay can be boring at times. To me the most eciting parts are just creating monsters and battling in the cups and tournements. At the ranch all you do is train. The most exciting part at the ranch is when mail comes.
The Monsters:10-10 They are really cool. You create them using any word. They become very loyal. There are quite a few different monsters.
All Together:10-10 The game is pretty good. Music can get annoying. I recommend this game to new buyers. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
GAMESHARK ADVANCE- INSTANT SUCESS. First of all it only works for GBA. It is similar to the latest GameShark Pro for GBC. GS ADV(GameShark Advance) has the dode saving system, allowing you to store codes on the memory. It also has a computer linkup cord and works wuith USB and other ports. It also has the exclusive GBA game trainer. This allows you to create your own GameSharkcodes. It has codes Pre-entered by Interact, to use for all the latest games. One great feature is the game snapshot, allowing you to save your game absolutely anyway! Even without getting to a save point! Along with its sleek, smooth, transparent body, and easy to navigate menus, it makes the perfect addition to any GBA players collection.
I give the GAME SHARK GBA s stars "Highly Recommended"
to buy this Game Shark for game system GBA ((IT IS WORTH THE MONEY IF YOU WANT TO BEAT YOUR GAME ON GAME BOY ADVANCE)) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worst baseball game EVER. Terrible, terrible, terrible--this game is worse than GBA baseball games made 5 or more years ago. Where to start? There's no season function (you can only play exhibition games, playoffs, World Series, or Home Run Derby), which is the mode everyone I know wants to play.
The graphics look good until they go into motion--you've got to swing at a pitch before you can even tell where it's going, to say nothing of setting where you'll swing in the zone BEFORE the pitch is thrown.
Throwing to bases is difficult, manual fielding's nearly impossible (the ball moves too fast for Superman to track it), and even their choices for "Legends" will leave you scratching your head (Devon White? Are you kidding?)
Whoever designed this game has probably never played baseball, and has certainly never played it on any console at all. Even the Atari 2600 game had more oomph behind it. Don't waste your time or your money. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
yippy. First, let me tell you that i am a big rainbow six fan. also, i played metal gear solid (the newest one) and it was one of the funnest games. i know their stories are completely seperate, but the gameplay is a lot of the same. sneaking around and just doing cleaver things to complete the mission. i was going to get this for my pc, but i will have to choose now. throwing in great graphics in these games make them that much enjoyable. everybody knows that now a days graphics can make or break a game (like need for speed 2 for gc, horrible), anyways this game is going to look great. the x box version looks great and i'm sure this version will too. can't hardly wait. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A very good early entry in the GBA library. Castlevania: Circle of the Moon was one of the most anticipated GBA titles at launch, so there thankfully is little chance of this one becoming a rare title. The game does well on all fronts--namely graphics, audio, and long-term playability. A classic Konami platformer it is not, however, so if you're looking for old school jumping action you'll bore more quickly than those looking for a rousing good Action RPG (as this title is generally classified).
The game controls very easily, allowing you to strike multiple times while airborne; the various special abilities are also simple to use and make traveling about less tedious than it could have been. An interesting wrinkle in the game's system lies in the spinning whip attack you possess as a default ability (attack and hold the button down). It uses no magic...while I would recommend against using for long periods of time without checking (if a worm in the Catacombs gets by your whip - and they eventually will - you'll be poisoned), people have been known to use this in letting the game provide automatic experience points. That said, it's not a terribly useful ability for combat against determined enemies (which precludes most anything at a higher level than bats, snakes, and zombies).
The game tends to provide a good sense of direction for the player, with a glaring exception in the poisoned waterways which many players unwittingly stumble upon and feel they must finish. Unlike other Castlevania games in the style of SotN, this game has less of a focus on corridors and more on wide open areas, with lots of platforming. Completion of the map requires running about like a madman, pounding on all walls at random, but at times you'll note that many placements are very clever. Many people will enjoy going through the game to find all of these, though the incentive for finding these small rooms is slim, with simple MP Max Up or MP potential increase items, and usually the very same graphics as the area they're attatched to - it's an exercise done for the sake of exploration alone. (As a spoiler, try running or falling alongside walls with the Ice Shield combination on. It never misses.)
As far as items go...nothing too spectacular here. Normal monsters occasionally drop one of two types of item, one "common" and one rare. It seems to me that the ability to collect 99 sets of the same set of armor or more than two wrist accessories is an oversight, since there's no way to sell items in this game or trade off extas; one feels that expensive save RAM could have been better utilized or even cut in size had there been a more stripped down system. Interestingly enough, the successor to this game, Harmony of Dissonance, also doesn't improve much upon this system and doesn't allow the sale of extra armor or accessories, despite having a shop system.
There aren't dozens of weapon types to pick up in the game as with SotN. In place of this is the DSS (Duel Set-up System) card combo system, which has been criticized by some as being "Pokemon-like" and received some gentle criticisms from the current head of all things Castlevania within Konami, Koji Igarashi (he was a joint director for the project, interestingly enough). You match up two cards to come up with a spell effect; either with a constant or immediate effect, and corresponding pattern of drain on your SP meter. The SP meter gradually replenishes itself over time. This is in addition to the subweapon system, which is nice in allowing one to switch or combine styles of play.
DSS card combinations fall into a variety of types. Some provide stat bonuses - these are mostly worthless as it is generally a good idea to bulk up your character's offensive means instead of resigning yourself to taking damage. Others create magical shields of various types or change the properties of your whip - these are actually useful as they act in an elemental fashion, with such things as a natural Thorn Whip that sheds rose petals when flung, and when targeting the right enemy these make the difference of a few whip strokes and do more damage. You may even summon special attacks. Troubling oversights at often make the system more trouble than it is worth; the healing spell does not simply converting spell points instantly into health, but instead forces the player to stand perfectly still for a good minute as their SP meter depletes itself to fill a fraction of your HP meter. On the plus side, the summon combinations really are special, with large attacks that fill the screen.
Many of the game's graphics were outsourced to a company outside of Konami, with the apparent difficulty of finding artists skilled in bitmap art during the 3D age cited as a reason (of course, the next Castlevania shattered any such barrier). These graphics do not look bad but have nothing of the classic Castlevania style, and look quite generic instead. I generally found backgrounds to be superb, but they can be difficult to see on a standard GameBoy Advance (players now have three ways to play the game without eyestrain, with the SP, the GB Player, and the DS). The game also diverges from regular Castlevania titles with repetitive graphics: paralax scrolling backgrounds tend to be a single picture, but the foreground environment tends to be repetitive as well with columns placed evenly one after another for the entire length of a hallway. There is virtually nothing of the signature detailed graphical tile work found in almost all 2D Castlevanias released before and since. That said, many areas look stunning. The Castle Entrance, or Triumph Hallway, is a favorite area, with large drapes, windows looking out onto deep clouds, and a great evergreen forest beyond. It's a shame that many more frequented areas are drab and rely heavily on various types of colored brick. Finally, CotM also changes the standard formula of Castlevania in having a small main character and relatively small enemy sprites; this does have the benefit of allowing a larger, more dramatic viewpoint. Harmony of Dissonance feels cramped in comparision.
Director-composer team Takeshi Iwakiri and Sotaro Tojima have created an upbeat soundtrack dependent on classic Castlevania tunes excellently redone for the GBA's system. The 22KHz PCM sound found here is a bit scratchy but many of the tracks are highly listenable in addition to being amazing. Versions of The Sinking Old Sanctuary (for the Abyss Stairway), Vampire Killer (the Observation Tower BGM), and Aquarius (from Castlevania III) are stunning. Original compositions aren't bad either - the first area's BGM, Awake, is fantastic, as is the credits theme (Repose of Souls). Note that the music isn't taken only from NES games - Sign of Blood Pulse, the music playing during the story sequence with the castle in the background, is taken from the N64 Castlevania games, while the vocal music from the data selection screen is right out of Dracula X: Chi no Rondo, never released outside Japan, and is an amazing achievement on the hardware. This really was an incredible demonstration for the game and the hardware at the time it came out.
Pack along a power adapter for this one! You might end up playing it for quite a long time (as I did); do yourself a favor, and save those batteries.
With hidden characters (including a cannonball-shooting bear from Konami's overseas fighter Rakuga Kids, and a lowly skeleton, among others) and what are still among the best music tracks found in a GameBoy Advance title, CotM is certainly a worthwhile purchase for fans of SotN looking to get a little CV action on their GameBoy Advance. It is a fairly easy game, but provides enough content and sheer playtime to allow it to compete with older Castlevania titles for a gamer's attention and affection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Classic. So Pokemon is one of the best games ever and Pokemon Red and Blue are near and dear to my heart. Leaf Green and Fire Red are remakes of the classics and are AMAZING! If you have never played a Pokemon game before then look no further than Leaf Gree (or Fire Red). There is even some added content with some new islands that were not in the original so there is fun with that too as well as the ability to link with Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. Plus you can even transfer your Pokemon over to the DS Pokemon games and wreck shop with your beloved starter in Heart Gold, Soul Silver and Platinum.
All in all, great game. Plus I've been playing the same game for 15+ years, so it can't be that bad right? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
wheres the Resident evil spirit. I have a mixed feelings for this game.so..From the 2 points of view:
1. A gamer point of view.
Its good. Graphics, control,everything,action slash shoot em up, lots of mini-scenarions aka mercenaries. Secrets. Worth buying for sure.
2. A big Resident evil fan point of view.
Ok..what the hell happened to the RE trademark-zombies?I want the good old zombies,old creatures, old music and more suspence athmosphere *starts crying*.Theres way too much action and interaction with numerous characters in this game. And Leon-I never considered him as a part of RE world,why the hell he got a game of his own?And what a stupid plot-saving a presidents daughter?Ok,there are a few good things- we still have Wesker and Ada there, something that reminds you it IS a Resident evil game,not a Leon-action game. But all I can say is that Im really disappointed. Well, things aren't THAT bad, there is still RE survivor and its much worser;)! But if RE5 comes out like this...
Anyways, a good stand alone game. And a bad RE game for those fans,who like the classic RE. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My least favorite Zelda release, but a worthy game nonetheless. I have forever pledged myself to the legion of Nintendo quite simply because of the existence of three beings: Link, Mario, and Samus. The countless games these characters have made fantastic is unmatched.
In fact, each character can cite at least one game they were in as a revoltionary game. Mario with Donkey Kong and Super Mario Brothers. And Link and Samus in their first 8-Bit appearances, which introduced the epiphany of saving, and the subsequent long quests that could come from the technology.
And MY GOODNESS, what a long quest Windwaker is. To echo many of the reviews here, yes, the graphics are fantastic and refreshing. Any old school Zelda fan who is not accepting of this experimental animation is just not accepting of change in general. The graphics are colorful, engaging, and a bit humorous in their child-like quality. Extra touches like the vivid movement of Link's eyes towards items of interests are breathtaking if the adjective is applicable to anything in the video gaming world.
Continuing in the tradition that began with the 8-Bit classic, this title provides tons of puzzles of a wide variety; some necessary to the defeating of the game, and some offered only as side games. The puzzles represent the entirety of the game's difficulty. As with the N64 release, an attentive eye and creative mind are needed to make it to the end of this game.
Still, I cannot help but take issue with the overall difficulty of this game. It is WAY TOO EASY. True, the puzzles become increasingly difficult, and you must have solid memory recollection, or the will to take notes to remember everything, but I did not die one time. NOT ONCE!!! I sincerely hope that the return to the graphic style of the N64 title means a return to that level of difficulty as well (though I in no way see the need to change the new graphics--ride em' out for a few more games!)
Equally annoying is the tedious length. Notice "tedious" length, and not just length. Long games are great, really. But I spent so much time traversing the deep blue with the wind blowing through my elvish-blonde hair, that I'm worried I may have unnecessarily wasted precious hours of my life.
To me, the combination of(I hate to say it)pathetically simple difficulty in the combat department, and overly-long meandering back and forth between islands, holds this title back from sharing the spotlight with previous winners.
Regardless, we are holding this game up to a standard created by itself, and that is quite a high bar. With top of the line visuals, and the forever-standard remarkable gameplay, Windwaker continues in the line of successful Zelda releases, even if it is not the leader of the pack. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not as good as the original. I purchased this game immediately after it came out because I had been reading how much fun it was. I think the original was more fun by far. Although it did not have as many party games as this one, Monkey Ball 2 has ruined some of the best games from the first edition - bowling, golf and Monkey Target were all better in the original, and more fun to play. There is no noticable difference in graphic quality, and if anything Monkey Ball 2 gets impossibly difficult very quickly. Story mode is a welcome addition, as are the new party games, but I would have to say if you need to decide between the two, the original Monkey Ball is your best bet. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Castlevania for the Master System and Game Gear. Like Kenseiden, this really has that whole classic Castlevania feel down, except unlike Kenseiden, the sprites on the screen look very similar to Castlevania graphics as well!
As I stated with Kenseiden; do not expect to be dashing across the screen, or jumping from wall to wall, etc. This one is a bit slower paced, again like classic Castlevania.
The graphics and sound are put to good use, which was one of the strengths the Master System had over the NES back in the day, before Nintendo began to develop custom graphics chips that expanded the graphic capabilities of the games that shipped with them attached, I.E. Super Mario 3 & Castlevania III. Though, unlike it's Japanese counter part, the NES did not have MIDI support, so naturally the Master System remained king of the hill in that department.
Anyhow, if you love classic Castlevania, you'll love this! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
There really needs to be more games like this one. This game is awesome. It's not too hard but requires some skill. The story line is interesting and easy to get into. There are a few side-missions in the game that are fun to play but are not required to complete the main goal.
At first, it's strange walking around as a flat mario. But once you get further into the game you earn new moves - Turn into a paper airplane, roll up into a log, turn into a paper boat. These are critical to learn and master.
The graphics in this game are good. And the ideas put into it are great. For example, you have to move from different towns, and sometimes you have to take a train or a hot-air-balloon ride. Well, instead of just "warping" to the new location, theres gameplay while riding the train.
The story line is a lot of fun and thought provoking. It will suck you in pretty quickly which makes it hard to put the controller down when its dinner time or time for work. The different missions throughout the game are fairly simple, but sometimes they require a few tries before you can complete them. Great to keep the frustration down, but not boring.
There really needs to be more games like this one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
luigi. luigi's mansion is an excellent game with unbelievable lighting effects. the graphics are great, and the sound is good too. this game involves mario being kidnapped by ghosts and luigi must save him. he goes through the mansion capturing ghosts and using his vacuum for other purposes too. this was one of the most interesting and fun games i have played in a while. everything in this game is excellent except... it is too short. there is under 8 hours of gameplay, and if you have a free weekend you will most likely beat it. the difficulty is good, though, and it is fun enough to play many times over. buy it... but be warned it is a little short. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Piece of junk! Buy the S-Video cable from Nintendo instead. Picked up this cable from Toys R Us last week and was totally disappointed. I have a 42 inch LCD HD flat panel TV but this cable will give you the screen door effect so games actually looked much worse than the composite video cable that came with the gamecube system. I returned it immediately and ordered the s-video cable from Nintendo store online the next day. Now, I can tell you that I am a happy man! The s-video cable from Nintendo makes graphics sharper and colors more vivid than the standard composite cable. The cost of Nintendo s-video cable is about ten dollars more than Intec, but the difference in the clarity of image is night and day. Btw, I don't recommand getting the Monster cable brand either, because they are way over priced, why pay more if you can get the same quality cable directly from Nintendo and cheaper. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good For Gamboy Advance but NOT Gameboy Advance SP. This is a very good small carrying case for the Gameboy Advance. The case is divided into two compartments. The front pocket, for the actual Gameboy Advance and the back compartment, for your games or accessories. The front pocket is a tight fit with a soft padded lining. The easily scratched Gameboy Advance screen is well protected and the tight fit means no extra travel against the fabric. The back compartment is roomy enough for several games and even a Worm Light. I have my Gameboy Advance games in protective containers and easily fit six games in the back pocket, with some room to spare. My Worm Light sits on top of the games and the pocket zips shut without any problems. As far as needing extra storage for things like cables, well, I've found that there's a way around this and I'll mention it below. Cases are for carrying and this case comes with a hand strap and a longer lanyard-type strap. Both are removable and functionable (though be warned, getting them on is somewhat difficult). On the back of the case are two velcro straps, for securing your case to a belt. What I've done is used these straps to secure my cables to the outside of the case. This leaves the cables exposed but they're still with my unit and portable. All in all, this is a very good case. Please note however, with the new Gameboy Advance SP - the new style will NOT fit in this case. The new square design is too different from the original Gameboy Advance. Please be aware. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Knuckles is Now Playable! An Ultimate Classic. This game is pretty short but a little challenging, especially without somebody else to help you like in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and 3, but still pretty fun. The hardest challenge has to be getting all the Chaos Emeralds and becoming Super Sonic/Super Knuckles but that's just how Sonic games are. It's also really fun if you own Sonic the Hedgehog/Sonic the Hedgehog 2/Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for the Genesis. You can put the cartridges together to have some more fun. Of course, you probably already knew that.
Sonic the Hedgehog-a new Special Stage game where you have to get all of the blue spheres, similar to the Sonic 3 and Sonic and Knuckle special stages, just there are so many stages and, when they all finish, they repeat and, this time around, their faster.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2-Knuckles is now playable as a third character in Sonic 2, and Knuckles can now go places Sonic and Tails could never go before.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3-Probably the best game to go with Sonic and Knuckles, this makes the game even longer, putting together the stages of Sonic 3 AND Sonic and Knuckles. Sonic 3 and Knuckles is one of the best games ever. Some paths are even exclusive to Knuckles.
The game itself without the extensions of the previous titles is very impressive, and it's really disappointing how Sega/Sonic Team doesn't make games as good as this anymore. If you don't have it, I suggest you treasure Sonic's glory days and get it. You wouldn't regret it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wow, what a game. I remember it like it was yesterday, (being a Metroid fan, I always will) I ripped the game out and zipped it into the slot and prepared to play. i started out thinking, O god, could they have screwed up? Would they make a (...)-sequal? But it turned out to be even more than just a kick(...)sequal, but also a surprising hunting game. Now, being fair, I'd give it more of a
-=4.3=-
but there isn't that on the scale, not even a 4.5, and I wouldn't want to hurt it with a 4, so there. Other than Metroid Fusion and possibly Megaman, it's the best Gameboy game. (It's even so freaky it could be considered a little of a horror game) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This GBA SP pack is awesome. It has so much useful stuff in it, and for $5+ shipping it was a great deal (came out to around $12 with standard shipping, not bad at all & SO worth it!) It's got a hard case/plastic game cartridges/earphones/car charger/link cable/screen protectors..
The hard case can fit a few games in it above where the gba sp fits in it. That's about all that does fit in there though, you'll need to store the rest in something else because there are so many acessories that come with this pack.
If you own a Gameboy Advance SP (still) and love it like i do, then you'll want this pack of GBA SP stuff.. especially if you don't have these useful "extras". | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Doom II. Admittedly, Doom II is almost a near-perfect port of the PC original for the Gameboy Advance. It plays just as intensely as the original version, is just as engaging, and is just as fun. The developers did an admirable job with the game. Do I recommend it to everyone? Most certainly. It's definitely worth owning on the system...just for the walk down memory lane. But, honestly, there isn't much here that makes it stand out more so than the original. The first Doom(by David A. Palmer Proudctions) pretty much laid the groundwork of what the series would look and play like on the GBA so there isn't much there to make you go..."Wow!". If you can get past that, though, you definitely got a game that is a blast to play through.
In fact, I'd like to recommend you try both Doom and Doom II.
Now, if we can just get the honchos at Activision to consider making Final Doom for the GBA...we'd have 'em all in our greedy lil hands to play. Here's hoping they're reading this. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
looks and sounds great. This a/v stereo cable is a lot better than the rf unit cable I was using before. The sound is nice and sounds just like the my Playstation 2 or Dreamcast,and thats good for an older system. I couldn't tell if the picture was better because I have a hdtv so it already looked really good,but it was probably improved over the rf unit. I recommend this stereo cable because I could use it on my switch box for easy connection instead of hooking it up to the back of the television. I could not see any cons about this cable it's great and easy to connect for the classic Genesis system. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Missing Link... in your game collection. A user review for this game is almost unessessary. Everyone who owns either the Wii or Gamcube with own the game for their system (or maybe even both). I am currently 28 hours into the game and I can easily say that this is my favorite Zelda title since a "Link to the Past" on the SNES. For anyone who is a long time Zelda fan; this game will tap into the connections you made with the series 20 years ago. (Be it a song, character or enemies).
The brilliant thing to me is the fact that they are able to both evolve the series (new gameplay/ideas) while staying true to the roots of the series.
The most glairing weakness of this game is the graphics... Gears of War this game is not. I found that the graphics were the last thing on my mind however once I get into the game world.
One note to parents... this is not a game for small kids. A vast departure from Wind Waker, there are several things in this game that the little ones may find frightening. The ESRB addressed this by giving the game a "TEEN" rateing.
Great game. Maybe the best I've played this year (2006). That list includes Guitar Hero II, FF XII, Gears of War, Okami, Bully, etc... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game, but for commited players only. OK, first thing's first: if you want a racing game that you can just throw into your Dreamcast and play for a short time every now and then, you'd be better off going for something like Ferrari F355 Challenge or Rush 2049. This game is very involving, and you must expect to spend a long time working your way through it if you want to be successful. While casual gamers are treated to 'quick race' and 'time attack' modes, the bulk of the game lies in the championship mode, which requires a lot of time and effort to conquer. Buying the game just for it's 'single race' mode is like buying a Ferrari just for the comfy seats!
You start off with a little amount of money, then you gradually earn money and cars by winning races and special challenges. You might assume that the game doesn't get interesting until you've acquired the Dodge Viper and souped it up, but this is not the case. The fast cars are almost impossible to control on the very difficult courses, so you would be better to use a slightly less powerful car. Of course there are fast tracks where you can be a speed demon, so choosing the right car for the track is important. There are four classes of car based on their engine displacement: Extra, B, A and SA class. At the start of the game you will have to pass tests to earn each license. There are about 24 license tests, all from different manufacturers; if you can beat the current record for each license track, you will win a special 'works car' from that manufacturer. However, you are as likely to win all of these as you are to land on the moon tomorrow. The license tests are easy to pass, but to win the works cars is near-impossible, and will take you a LONG time. This isn't a negative aspect mind you, I enjoy the fact that the game offers so much to do and will keep you playing for months.
If you win every race/challenge in the championship mode (of which there are a lot) you will unlock a new mode called 'world speed king'. I can't say much about this though, as I'm a LONG way from seeing it!
The control in the game is superb; each one of the 130+ cars handle just as you would expect them to, and tweaking them in the garage makes a noticable difference to the way they perform. Arcade-style-racing fans will find the controls far too twitchy and unstable; this is definitely aimed at simulation fans although the controls can be configured to suit your liking, including steering sensitivity. I have used both the Dreamcast controller and the Madcatz MC2 Racing Wheel, and both worked excellently. For the ultimate experience however, I have got to recommend the racing wheel and pedals - you won't believe how realistically at handles the cars.
Although you probably can get through the game without too much mechanical tweaking, you will find it much easier to invest a little time in learning what you need to do to improve your performance. Practically EVERYTHING is adjustable and replaceable, from the wheel base distance to the gear ratios, and you can buy plenty of parts, from $2,600 aluminium hubcaps to $80,000 turbo engine makeovers.
Unfortunately there is no online multiplayer option, but you can play with two players using a split screen. You can also connect to the internet to get tips from the Sega GT website (which is, unfortunately, rarely updated) and also register your best lap times - however, don't expect to see your name at the top unless you are prepared to lose all your spare time trying to shave off 2 seconds from your already perfect lap!
The graphics are beautiful, there is hardly any draw-in and the frame rate never slows down. The cars are stunningly rendered. Cars are offered from the usual predictable manufacturers, including Toyota, Dodge, Ford, Honda and Mazda. The selection of cars is more than sufficient; I have heard people complain that there aren't enough, but trust me, 130 is plenty. Especially since you can build your own from scratch, and this is where the game gets really interesting.
The 'Carrozerria' allows you to build your very own car however you want it, with 2 million different combinations possible. At first you can only build E-Class cars (with a displacement less than 1000cc). To build better and faster cars you will have to pass a series of tough tests in the car you have made. Persevere long enough and you can soon be building 5000cc, 3000hp (yes, you read right) monsters. You will have to build your own cars to enter some of the races in the championship mode, most of which have restrictions on what you can race in. Build as many cars as you like, and if they turn out to be substandard, well then you can always sell them to some sucker in the 'car dealer' option as a 'limited edition concept car'. ;-) Each car does handle differently depending on how you choose to build it and modify it, and it will take a lot of experimentation for you to get it just right. You can save your cars onto your VMU to rave your friends, which is a nice feature. The game also offers a mini-game for the VMU (which takes up 128 blocks), and you can earn cash and unlock special cars for use in the main game, though if you aren't interested in that then you won't be at a disadvantage. Still, it's a nice little bonus to keep you occupied while you're away from the Dreamcast. The main game uses 42 blocks for its save game file.
The biggest drawback about this game is its lack of any damage modeling whatsoever. So, when you crash your brand new Dodge Viper head-on into a wall at 250mph, you won't even scratch the paintwork. You can just carry on as if nothing happened, with just a little rumble on the jump pack to indicate you hit something. This can distract you from the realness of the game very quickly, and that is something no game should do. Given the sheer depth of gameplay though, it is just about forgivable. It would also have been nice to be able to race more than just 5 other cars, but you can't have it all... The menu interface is quite clumsy and can quickly get tedious, but you just have to put up with it. By the way, if you select the 'Internet' option from the main menu, PLEASE remember to save your game beforehand or you lose everything you've done in the previous session. Unfortunately the manual has no mention of this - I learned the hard way!
Generally, this is one of the best racers available for the Dreamcast and if you are someone who likes to get really involved in a game then you will love this. However, others need not apply.
I would give this 4 and a half stars, but since it is so damn impressive in most respects I'll bump it up to a 5.... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Travelling with the Gamecube? Here's what you need. For those looking to make the Gamecube into a portable system to take on trips, here's everything you need. It includes a platinum-colored 5" screen, a power link to connest the two systems, and the power inverter to run the system from the car battery. (It doesn't have a separate A/C adapter, but you can use the Cube's standard power supply when playing it in a hotel or home). It's solidly built, durable, with great sound from dual stereo speakers, and has a very clear color picture. This price is an exceptional value, as screens for the other systems do not include the power inverter ($40-$60 sold separately). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good installment. So I finally managed to finish this installment of Shining Force for Game Gear (after I finished Resurrection of the Dark Dragon). It's good but not as good as the others. The storyline starts out with a demented ruler, Warderer, who sacrifices a king to a volcano (yipes!!) -- and this is before the game even starts! If you've already played the other SF installments, you shouldn't have any trouble with this one. There aren't as many battles to go through, and the items that you get are rather scarce. It can also be difficult in the beginning to build up your characters but once you do the battles are easier. It's wise to promote your players at least level 13 (the advanced weapons will be available to you by then).
As you proceed in the game, some of the storyline can become confusing. Even when you reach the end of the game -- spoiler alert -- Warderer somehow finds out that one of his minions, Hindel, actually betrayed him (he was helping the main characters along the way behind his back) and, yes, will eventually sacrifice him as well. Not to worry, though, the evil ruler WILL get his comeuppance once you finally beat the game. Also, the battle with Barbara the female archenemy isn't quite as satisfying as beating Mishaela the witch (but Barbara also isn't as mouthy).
At any rate, please don't pass this title up. The soundtrack and graphics are still good, and the challenge is just right. (I especially liked the battle music where one of the archenemies -- such as Solo or Barbara -- attacks one of the main characters.) The overall replay value should last you a long time. If you don't have a Game Gear, you should be able to download this installment on your Nintendo 3DS. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not such a bad game at all. The Mega Man Zero games have come to good games in the long run. Mega Man Zero 4 is the latest in the Zero series, and it proves to be a noteworthy game. A few things keep it from being absolutely fantastic, however, some of the changes in gameplay make the game unique, and to the point where even those familiar with the series will have to take time to learn about some of the mechanics.
The humans have left Neo-Arcadia, as Dr. Weil's ambitions have grown darker and more sadistic. Very few humans trust reploids at all, and think they bring nothing but harm. Zero will soon prove them wrong as he tries to deal with Dr. Weil's sinster motives, save neo-arcadia and the human race. There can be, as far as Zero is a concerned, a peace between humans and reploids. Throughout the game, as Zero saves humans, some of them look to him with great thankfulness, while others will revile being saved by a reploid. Still, Zero will fight all he can to defeat Dr. Weil.
Mega Man Zero 4 is different from previous installments thanks to a few changes in the mechanics. For one, Zero begins the game with the triple slash of his Z-Saber. In previous Mega Man Zero games, he always had to level it up first. The level up system for your weapons has been done away with. In this game, Zero's weapons start off at maximum power.
The game also introduces the Z-Knuckle. With the Z-Knuckle equipped, Zero can use that to take an enemies weapon. When he steals an enemies weapon there's a limit to how many times he's able to use it. Also, it's rather disappointing that in order to switch to a different weapon, Zero has to dump the one he obtained with the knuckle. So if you find yourself having to switch to use the Z-Saber, you'll have to dump whatever the Z-knuckle gave you.
The game also introduces the mechanic of being able to change the weather. Before you go into a level, you'll be given the option to change the weather. This can make levels either easier or harder. It depends on what you want. Keeping the weather normal makes the level particularly challening, while changing the condition to something a little easier makes the level almost too easy in some respects.
The cyber-elf system is also changed. You no longer have to find the cyber-elves through killing various enemies and inside packages. You get the three variants right at the beginning, and have to level up all the variants. This eliminates the need to search around and collect cyber-elves.
The game also lets you take parts from some downed enemies and create new parts. Some are helpful, others not so much. The problem with the system is there are a lot of parts, but also a lot of recipes that will create "junk". Junk can't be used for anything, and you'll see that coming up quite a bit.
As far as actually playing through a level is concerned, it's the same as it was in every side-scrolling Mega Man adventure. There are loads of enemies thrown at you, a big boss at the end of every level, so on and so forth. There are sixteen levels, and as with the first Mega Man Zero, you can choose a level, unless something happens and the game automatically sends you to a location. Some levels, however, are devastatingly difficult, especially with the weather being normal. To the point where even some veterans might be frustrated. There are a few trial and error moments as well. If you fail, it's usually an instant death. The levels are also populated with several enemies.
The game compensates by providing an easy mode. However, as neat as that is, it has it's own dilemna. Where as the normal mode is horrendously challening, easy mode is far too easy. In easy mode the weather is already set to be to the best for you. Enemies take more damage and you take less, there's no point to leveling up your cyber elves either, as they'll already be completely prepared for you. In other words, easy mode babysits you. Easy Mode was obviously met for those new to the Mega Man universe.
Mega Man Zero is a good game, but some might be turned off by it's difficulty, as well as the sense that it's essentially the same basic gameplay, regardless of the mechanic tweaks. It'll still take you time to learn some of the new mechanics (and you'll find you'll need them), but at the same time, they don't really alter the gameplay itself. Still, if you enjoy the gameplay of Mega Man Zero, the formula still works fine.
The game also keep the tradition of the ranking system going. The ranking you receive at the end of each levels stems from how much of the mission you were supposed to complete, how many times you died, how much damage you took, how long it took you to complete the mission, how many enemies you killed, the cyber elves you used, and what the weather was like. The rankings range from S to F with S being the best. If you finish a level with an S or A ranking you can acquire an enemies EX skill. This enhances Zero's abilities with his buster and saber. With the difficulty of the game, the real challenge is getting an S ranking--and keeping it. Since the rankings are actually worthwhile, you might want to try for a good one.
Graphic wise the game really doesn't look any different from the other Mega Man Zero games. The same Zero sprite is still used. It's great looking, but not really anything you haven't seen if you've played previoius games in the series. The backgrounds are nice, the lighting is great and the game doesn't really slow down a lot. The game is, overall, a good looking game. Again, however, it looks no different than even the first Mega Man Zero game released in 2002.
The game does sound really good, though. The background music is some of the best in the series. Many tunes match up really well with the levels. Some sound effects are annoying, such as Zero having to grunt every time he uses the knuckle, but for the most part, the game sounds really good.
This is great addition to a great series. It gets a little difficult to the point where it's frustrating at times, but overall, it isn't so bad. The changes in some of the gameplay mechanics are welcome. The game is also a little on the short side, but I'm sure most series fans won't mind that.
The Good
+The game still looks good
+Gameplay is still fun
+Changes in gaemplay mechanics are welcome
+It presents a good challenge for gamers
The Bad
-As far as gameplay goes, it hasn't changed
-It's frustratingly difficult, even for some veterans
-Very short | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My favorite video game of all time. I remember years ago, on Christmas, when i got a Dreamcast and this game.
One of the most special experiences ive ever had in a video game.
This game sums up all that i loved about why i loved to play video games. Games like this (which are very rare) are so involving, so much so that you begin to develop an emotional connection with the game, where it becomes more than a game. Its like an interactive story.
Im not going to make a review-review of this game, going into detail about gameplay, graphics and stuff. But ill do a brief run-down of those things.
For starters, this game, for a Dreamcast game, has amazing graphics, for its time.
The game play is unique, and mixes fighting game style action with this kinda of timed button pressing gameplay, like when you're in a part in the story where there is a cutscene, and you have to go chase someone....it will have you running in the cutscene, and certain things in the scene will take place, like something like a car or person might suddenly get in your way...a controller button shows up on the screen and you only have a couple seconds to hit that button on your controller...in turn, if you time it right, you end up jumping over something in your way, or maneuvering around it.
Kinda different, but it adds more interaction to cutscenes, where usually in a game you just sit there and watch.
Other times this sort of game play is used in hostile situations, where lets say you are ganged up by 5 people....sometimes instead of an all out action type of game play, youll be presented with timed button pressing. Theres a name for the gameplay, i just cant remember what they called it lol.
but ya. its weird, but its exciting. But ofcourse theres lots of moments where you simply fight freestyle in a freeroaming place, as if you're playing a fighting game like Virtua Fighter.
The story is like an action/mystery. Ryu Hazuki, the main guy you play as, father is killed and you are determined to find the killers.
And this is partly what makes Shenmue so great, not only the story, but how you go around town....TOWNS THAT ARE MAPPED PRECISELY AFTER REAL PLACES AND TOWNS IN JAPAN....and you go around asking neighbors and strangers if they know anything, or where to find a certain someone or certain place.
In turn, you have a daily rutine. Get up...go out and investigate the towns around you and when it gets late....get home to go to bed. Seriously, you have a time where you go to bed, just like in real life.
Other things in the game is the great weather effects, that fluctuate from day to day, just like real life. And from season to season....such as winter bringing lots of snow for instance. Its rather fascinating and intriguing, this game is. Mysterious and unforgettable. I feel in love with it all.
Eventually in the game, you explore even further beyond towns and neighborhoods and even take it to the city and ship yard. All places based on real life locations, with their real life names of towns and places. Its amazing. And before i forget to mention, you get a daily allowance from your grandmother...but even that doesnt cut it forever...you will be given a chance to find a job. Ya, even that.
You thought playing a game would give you a little escape from work, but it ends up reminding you for a moment about the daily grind lol. But its great.
Another thing i wanna share with you, is that you can pick up your phone at your house and call the weather man. YES! its true. You can call'em and he'll tell you what the forecast will be for the next day or so.
Thats just great lol.
Not only that, but you can even give your female interest a call. A chick named Nozomi, who is a sweet heart and really likes you, but your too busy and determined to follow up with any feelings yall might have for eachother, sadly. Since your murdered father won't leave your mind for a moment.
Shenmue is the vasted game ive ever played that actually offers real meaningfull interaction with every person you find in the game. Everyone seems to have a personality and their own distinct voice and role. Its fantastic.
Even with the Grand Theft Auto games and the Sims games and all that stuff thats been put out since....nothing has really come close to intimate involvement we get in this story and gameplay provided in Shenmue.
Another memorable thing about this game, is the great musical score. Apart from the memorable music thats synthesized for various shops and things, the game itself for the most part is accompanied by music thats an actual ochestra playing, mainly in various cutscens and menu screens and things. Its breathtaking, not only visually, in shenmue.
From dusting off an old game sysytem in Ryu's room...to hanging out at the arcade and playing old sega games (ya, you can actually play video games...in this game)....or getting soda to drink....or collecting toys from various toy machines around town....or heading off to work....or learning martial moves in the park....or simply exploring the nightlife ant the various bars and things....then finally catching some sleep.
Shenmue pretty much has it all....
You can knock on practically anyones door in town....feed stray cats....beat up drunk american sailors....play pool...call your girlfriend....visit the shops and cafes and barber shops....even go home and pay respect to a little shrine in one of the rooms.
Not to mention you get a intriguing story that unfolds, with characters you find yourself actually caring about.
Yu Suzuki, the games create, truly put together a masterpiece here. An unforgettable experience that only comes around once or so in a generation.
I highly recommend Shen Mue. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A hidden Puzzle Game Gem for Dreamcast from G.Rev the co-developer of Ikaruga, Gradius V and developer of Under Defeat and more. It is a very fun an unique Puzzle Game that is like nothing on the system, it is Minesweeper with an Arcade twist and cute Anime girls with nice Artwork through the Story Mode of the game. It is a Japanese only Sega Dreamcast game that is playable without the need of Japanese knowledge, and requires a Cheats 'n Codes Vol. 1 to work on Non-Japanese Sega Dreamcast consoles!
Worth importing and way better than the overrated Candy Crush Saga witch is unplayable as you need Microtransactions to get far in the game and is expensive in the long run and can cost you over hundreds of dollars to see 100% of the Candy Crush Saga. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lord of the Rings: Two Towers. If you're not a LotR fan then DON'T buy this game. If you are an LotR fan than this is a MUST HAVE. Here's why:
PROS:
One word: storyline. What could be better than a nice LotR video game? The game can sometimes be addicting despite it's poor graphics. However, the game is FUN! Fight through TONS OF ORCS AND URUK-HAI, use Uruk-Hai explosives, and slay a few trolls. LotR Two Towers is begginer friendly, starting out with Isildur to introduce you to the game's controls and such. Getting bored with Two Towers is not a problem, until you've finished the game that is.
CONS:
Two Towers is hard to understand from an outsider's view. The graphics are HORRIBLE, and some of the levels are REALLY BORING! (Like Fangorn for instance). The game is short, nut same goes for RotK and Third Age so this is not a problem for most fans. Did I mention that the graphics were horrible? They could even give you a headache sometimes like after you fight in an area with NO LIGHT for a long time, and you CAN'T SEE AT ALL! Plus, you can only fight with THREE CHARACTERS.
HOW YOU SHOULD PLAY:
You can fight with Aragorn, Gimli, or Legolas. Aragorn and Legolas are probably the most addicting characters, but Legolas' has low health. Gimli is the strongest one, and Aragorn is a combination of each. If you are a begginer or want it easy than I reccomend you play as Aragorn. If you want a challenge play as Gimli, and if you are a FAN WANTING THE BEST FUN POSSIBLE, play as Legolas. I reccomend him as a fan and Aragorn as a gamer.
RATINGS
For fans: ****
For non-fans or people trying to get interested: *** | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wake Up Kirby (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars. When it comes to games from Nintendo, Kirby has always been a favorite of mine. I've been playing his games since the early 90's, back when he was white instead of pink. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Kirby-Super-Star/dp/B000035Y78/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Kirby Super Star</a> was one of the best games that I played, back when I had my SNES. Luckly I found this at a local video game shop and did not hesitate to purchase it.
Nightmare In Dreamland is a very solid game. At first I thought it was a little difficult, mainly because Kirby is not easy to control (it took me a while that if you press up, he flies which as accounted for many lives lost). Next is the powers that you get when you swallow enemies. Most are the ones people are familar with (like the Beam, Ice, and the Parsol, as well as others). Some I haven't seen that are on here are UFO (Kirby flies around and shoots lazers), Ball (he bounces and hits enemies...I see no significance in), and the High Jump (he jumps and hits enemies above him...which I've gotten the hang of). The bosses at the end of each level will give a challange. Many I recognize, like that tree that dropps apples (forgive me, I cannot remember their names off the top of my head), the one eyed clowd that storms, Meta Knight, and King DeDeDe. You get to play mini games to earn extra lives like one where you ride the star and grind on rails. Another is the duel when you challange enemies and you have to press A when the "!!" pops up (if you played <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Kirby-Super-Star/dp/B000035Y78/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Kirby Super Star</a> you'll know exactly what I'm talking about). The overall game is fun. It has it's easy and difficult moments but still fun. I managed to beat it in about 3 days (although it says I have about 87% completed, so I still have more to go). Fans of Nintendo games probably have this, but if not, get it. It's a shame that it's out of print (one day, I saw it being sold for $85.00 which is about the same as the console). If you search, you might be able to find it for less than $30. Enjoy. Peace!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic Heroes comes to the PC. From Sega comes one of our favorite old school mascot platformers--Sonic. But in Sonic Heroes this time around. Much maligned for twitchy controls, and spastic camera on the PC (but you can say that for allot of PC ports), I thought that while both could have stood refinement, the complaints of these found in other user reviews was pretty overstated. The camera did become a problem in a handful of instances, but you can pan it around, or zoom in and out, so that makes up for it somewhat.
In Sonic Heroes, you choose from one of four three character teams (though you must complete the game with all 4 teams for total game completion). The general idea is that regardless of which team you play, all team members have more or less the same ability. In each team consisting of 3 members, one character focuses on speed, one on power, and one on flying.
For my money ($15.00) this isn't a terrible game. The graphics look pretty good, and the game supports fairly high resolution for all you with fast video cards. The game engine is packed with all sorts of high tech doo-dads like colored lighting, some pretty nice fog and particle effects, antisotropic filtering, and anti-aliasing. The levels seem imaginitive colorful, and well thought out and designed with a pretty decent diversity of environments. The game supports rumblepads, and doesn't force you to switch between using your gamepad, and keyboard/mouse at the menus (a biggie for me since I play the game on my TV using a gamepad)--all game commands are accessible from, or can be mapped to your gamepad if you intend to use one. Having not played the game on other platforms,I think this is probably important to having a good experience with the game, because I noticed many of the complaints regarding controls other users lodged against this game centered primarily on the absence of analog control because they (obviously) weren't playing with gamepads. I can't speak for keyboard and mouse controls as I never got used to using them in console ports, and stopped trying a long time ago. I play the game using a dual analog gamepad (Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Power 2), and felt that the controls are probably comparable to what you're going to get on the console versions. Also, please be aware that this game will require an older type, DirectInput gamepad (like the Logitech Dual Action, or Rumblepad 2 for example) for full, and proper gamepad support. Even if the game will recognize an X-Box 360 controller for Windows, there is a good chance it will not behave correctly since the game pre-dates, and therefore does not support Xinput. Ultimately however, this all leads to the question of what incentive gamers have to choose the PC version over console versions. My answer would be that although the PC version doesn't offer anything console versions don't in terms of content, it looks immensely better than console versions even on entry level systems, it doesn't seem to have any bugs console versions don't, PC load times tend to be significantly shorter, PC games are generally less expensive than console games, and the gameplay is identical to console versions (though more authentic feeling with a dual analog gamepad).
The game doesn't offer any expanded/bonus content, etc for PC players, and that's a ding as this sort of thing is generally fairly common in console ports. The production values are down in the dirt too as you get no jewel case, manual, or even a box with a fold out cover, or any type of embossing/debossing--far from being a full blown effort complete with advertising campaign, it was a fairly flippant effort designed purely for making a few quick bucks. However, that still doesn't mean it's not a decent game--I'm having a good time with it, and don't anticipate selling/trading it anytime soon. I'm going to ding it a little for the low production values (hence the 3 star overall rating), but especially as a value title, I'd have to say it's worth your bargain bin pocket change to pick up if you just can't get enough of Sonic.
UPDATED EDIT: Sonic Heroes is Win Vista/Win 7 compatible. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game. The game came in good working order. Played through the game a few times now, reliving the nostalgia of my youth. Although this game is a bit odd out of the Battle Network games its definitely worth picking up for the experience. This game isn't my favorite from this series, because to complete the game entirely you have to play it multiple times. This can get tedious at times with all of the puzzles just becoming a bore. The gameplay and building different chip decks are why I love the Battle Network series though and this one is no different. If the bit where you have to play through the game multiple times to find everything the game has to offer than this game is great! All in all I REALLY like this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Bomberman, great game. Bomberman Tournament has got to be one of the best games ever created. Just walking around and bombing things is fun. The bases where the bosses live are hard but the bosses are pretty easy themselves. The game has some nearly impossible things like how your supposed to know to throw bombs across the cliff to start an avalanche to cross. Subscibe to ign or get the nintendo power magazine when bomberman is covered. It helps A LOT. There are karabon battles where you battle other karabons. Its similar to Pokemon style battling just is a lot of luck rather than skill. Multiplayer is tons of fun with plenty of ways to modify how you play so it never gets boring. All in all this is how I would rate the game out of 5. Sound/Music: 4.5 The tunes are catchy but there is little other sound. Graphics:4.5 The game is nice and bright. Replay Value:4 The game can be played over again but you still get the exact same karabons which is kind of boring. Play Control:4 The only piece of critisism is that sometimes when you place bombs you get blasted. Satisfaction:5 Is sometimes frustrating but if you put it down you'll pick it up again | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WHO SAID IT WASNT WORTH IT. MARVELOUS!
OK, the system IS truly expensive, but it's absolutely worth it for those who didn't get an original GBA, and for those who already have a GBA, take my advice: It's up to whether or not to buy it, though I recommend so, and just ignore the bad comments, if it hasn't got an earphone connector, WHO CARES??? That's THE MOST PATHETIC EXCUSE TO SAY NINTENDO'S GETTING IT WRONG WITH THIS SYSTEM!
Hope this was useful to you, and do what you want!
The PROS are:
-Light LCD display (It doesn't damage the screen, don't take the advise of those who only put this system 1 star)
-Fully compatible with GB, GBC and GBA games
-About 40,000 colors
-It's TOTALLY PORTABLE, HALF THE SIZE OF GBA!
-Rechargeable batteries (NINTENDO will soon release a normal battery adaptor for playing without recharging; I do prefer the rechargeable batteries but when the system gets old they will not sell rechargeable batteries for the SP anymore)
The CONS are:
-Headphones compatibility sold separately (I don't care, I NEVER use headphones in GameBoys!, do you?)
-It costs 100$ at the moment (August 1st, 2003)
That's it. Now, do you see the difference?
Once again, hope this was useful and thanks for reading my review ;).
Catcha later! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
EXCELLENT GAME. I bought the GameCube version along with the GameBoy Advance version! Excellent games! A Must have for GameCube fans! The best part is being able to download your GameCube Sim to the Gameboy Advance and take it with you to play! Then when you have accumulated enough money, and experiences... Upload your Sim back onto your GameCube memory card!!! Just make sure you have a memory card when you play this game! Even though we all know the games require memory cards to save games on... This of course doesn't come with one. I think they should have included one with it like Nintendo did with 'Animal Crossing'. Also make sure if you buy both versions for the GCN and the GBA that you have the link cable for the GBA to GCN. If you don't then you are not going to be able to transfer your Sim to and from your GBA. And the link cables are very cheap in price whether you buy the Nintendo brand or a 3rd party brand. Personally... I have the Nintendo brand, and a Nyko brand GBA to GCN cable... The Nyko I found to be really hard to remove from the GBA. The Nintendo brand is easier to remove from the GBA.
But which ever system you buy this game for it will still be fun.
I only bought this one because I had the GBA version first, and I wanted to take advantage of the GCN to GBA link feature. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
GameBoy. I've played my best friend's gameboy color before, and have been planning to order one from the internet, on this site, beccause I can't find one anywhere, in my city, every store that carries them, are out of stock!!! I guess the color gameboy is really good, if the stores can't keep them in stock for very long! I will buy it tonight, possibly. I'm very excited to get it. I'm purchasing this, with my Christmas $$$$. Hope this will help people decide whether they will purchase one of those wonderful, handheld, electronic games! I promise you, it will be a good purchase, as long you don't play too much, because it can rot your mind if you play too much. Ciao! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Game Boy Advance - The Greatest Game Boy of All Time. I'll go over the pros and cons of all the other Game Boys first, then I'll get into the GBA's greatness:
Original Game Boy (1989)
Pros: The first Game Boy, of course
Cons: The extremely large size (can't even fit into a normal sized pocket) and the pea-soup colored screen. The pixels on the screen also fade over time.
Game Boy Pocket (1996)
Pros: Much slimmer and sleeker than the original, had a clearer, crisper screen, and was black and white instead of pea green.
Cons: Ran on two AAA batteries that really didn't give much power (10-12, at best. It was usually more like 8-10 hours)
Game Boy Color (1998)
Pros: It's in color!
Cons: Because of the color capabilities added, the developers had to put a low quality speaker in it, that faded over time (it happened to mine).
Game Boy Advance SP (2003)
Pros: Clamshell design, backlight, and portable!
Cons: Had to buy a separate headphone jack to use headphones, and too dependent on the charger. The battery in it also loses its charge after 5-6 years or so (whether it's been used or not). Not good at all.
Game Boy Micro (2005)
Pros: Perhaps the most portable Game Boy in history
Cons: The screen was WAY too small. Not easy to read text on it.
Ok, now that I've gone over all the pros (and many cons) of the previous members of the Game Boy line, let's go over the greatness of the original GBA.
The original Game Boy Advance came out in the U.S. in 2001. It is, in my opinion, the greatest Game Boy ever. And here's why.
1. The screen is the largest in the entire Game Boy line. It is crisp, clear, and absolutely epic. It has no backlight of course, but, then again, that's what the DS is for. Playing it in daylight is phenomenal.
2. The battery life is awesome for it. With two fresh AA alkaline batteries, one could expect anywhere from 15-30 hours of battery power (I've found that mine has lasted for about 30 hours!) Not dependent on chargers (which can be a real pain when traveling). Just pop in two AA's and you're good to go!
3. The game library is great. You can play EVERY game in the entire Game Boy line on this beauty. That's right, you can play original Game Boy games, Game Boy Color games, and Game Boy Advance games. You can collect a solid game collection of hundreds of games for this one epic handheld. Pokemon, Star Wars, Tetris, Mario, you can get them all!
4. The volume is epic as well. Probably the loudest in the entire Game Boy line!
5. The graphics are phenomenal. The games made specially for this system have excellent 32-bit graphics.
6. It's also super portable. It can easily fit into any pocket, and it's also super durable as well, probably only second in durability to the original 1989 Game Boy (can anyone say Nintendium?). I've heard about cars running over this thing and it still working afterwards!
So, if you're considering getting a Game Boy for yourself, don't get the Game Boy Pocket, with bad battery life and sub-par b&w graphics. Don't get the GBA SP, which is dependent on chargers and whose battery runs out in 5-6 years.
Get the original GBA. You won't regret it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good port of the original Mortal Kombat. The original Mortal Kombat on Genesis was a decent port at the time. The gameplay was ALOT better compared to the SNES version. It had a cool cheat menu and of course,it had the blood and gore that the fans loved so much. It does fall short in a few areas though. For one,the graphics were not that great. Especially compared to the SNES version. There were also animations missing in the Genesis version as well. There were little flaws,like Sub-Zero not having his original stance,but looking like a blue colored version of Scorpion. The music is pretty good. There are some missing sounds,such as "Fatality" or "Johnny Cage Wins!".Overall. The Genesis version is fun to play,and it's still a really good game,if you can ignore the little flaws that it has. But if you want MK for the good graphics,animations and all the sounds...pick up the SNES version instead. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Make sure you get the 850mAh battery. If you buy this make sure you get the 850 mAh battery in the picture and not the other version some stores are selling. I would tell you which store would give you the bait and switch, but as I found out after attempting to post my previous review you're not allowed to mention the names of sellers, even if they are knowingly selling a lower quality product under the same name. All I can say is if you don't get the one in the picture ask for a return/refund, I asked and it wasn't disputed. While the lower quality one is fine (charges, plays as long as it should and hasn't burst into flames) it's not what's being advertised, the 850mAh version lasts a very long time in comparison and it's certainly worth the trouble to order twice if you have to. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another Solid Hit. This game is the second in the NBA street Franchise and improves in nearly every way.
The soundtrack is ten times better and plays through games.
Two game modes are featured. The basic ladder from the first game, but also a Baller mode where you gain reputation. This mode and overall tone of the game feels more like TRUE street ball and less like NBA players doing pickup games.
Tiny animations are improved, graphics are much better, and the game feels WAY more fluid.
In addition there are neat things. Some street legends make their return. You can HAVE FEMALE PLAYERS!!!!
Also you have different versions of Jordan. Early Bulls Jordan, Late Bulls Jordan, and Wizards Jordan.
The gamebreaker system has improved too featuring Level 2 gamebreakers that add some more depth to the arcade elements o the game.
If you even remotely enjoy Street games or EA Big games you must have this.
The spiritual successor to NBA Jam for the Genesis. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Low down on LOTR! Will it live up to the brilliant film. It has been said before, time after time that film-licence games disappoint.....HOWEVER....with the most lucrative of licences, EA has managed to conjure up a pretty solid title that will keep the fans happy. Looking at the screenplay for this game it is obvious that it is a very good-looking game. It may appear to be a RPG style game, but with lots of thinking and drawn-out fights involved, but you'll be pleased to hear this isn't the case. In this game there is a mix of a certain Golden Axe and Devil May Cry. You run around each environment, hacking and slashing at everything you see before facing a level guardian. Sound simple? To a certain extent it is, but in this day and age we tend to expect more, and EA comfortably delivers that.
There are plenty of different moves to perform, including long-range attacks and short stabbing motions. However, in order to get a decent score at the end of the level and upgrade your character, you need to use a variety of attacks and keep your foes at bay the best you possibly can. This is all fine and dandy at first, but the game soon gets complicated, with Orcs popping out of the water you're wading through!
MY VERDICT:
Visuals: Fantastic effects with solid frame rate and smooth animations. Possibly the best aspect of the game.
-(86%)
Audio: The voice acting is top-notch and sounds just like the movie. Great.
-(84%)
Gameplay: Curiously hypnotic to play with loads of upgrades. Very good overall.
-(80%)
Lifespan: A complete and utter lack of replayability. Once you've played it, that's it....forgotten!
-(71%)
Originality: A time travel to the Eighties, if you can bear the perms, then it's good. Even though its origin is the film you can really say the film is not original! I have to give some credit!
-(77%)
OVERALL SCORE AND THOUGHTS:
-7.9/10_(79%)
lacking multiplayer is a serious letdown, but it's brilliant fun while it lasts, especially for fans! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Perfect? No. This is my first review, i'll try to make this short and to the point. This game would be perfect if not for the story mode, I beat it twice in less than 3 days. And the story mode was the same wether you chose Smackdown or Raw. I've played all the wwe games containing story mode, and the best one is from WWF No Mercy on the Nintendo 64, the story mode for Day of Reckoning should be more like that, you choose which title to fight for, and after you win it, you defend, plus there are different paths you can go through. If you lose a match, you take a different path than if you won that same match. With Day of Reckoning, you can't lose a match, you take the same path every time. But other than the story mode, the games great, it's got Bret Hart, the Legend Killer Randy Orton, Andre the Giant, and a good create a wrestler mode. But the creaters of the game should take a look to the past (WWF No Mercy). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Read this. First of all I am 42 years old- own two business and have NO ax to Grind. I own all kinds of Sony stuff and love most of it. But here is the deal when it comes to consoles. GET A DREAMCAST for .... Hell get 2 for that price. And then get the VGA adapter (That the PS2 does not have ths feature) and hook it up to your VGA computer monitor and hook some kick but speakers up to the VGA cable and you will have the best graphics gaming system ANYwhere bar none. Te VGA output signal puts S video to shame and MOST games will look like yo have never seen them before. The PS2 is a great machine with lots of features BUT and his is a big but... TWO THINGS> 1 the GAMES on the Dreamcast at this time are simply better than those on PS2 (Jet Grind Radio kicks and NFL2K1 is very good and others) and the other thing is that the XBOX will win EVERYTHING. It is 100% true that Sony is already making the PS3!!!! I am not lying- I MAKE computers for a living and it is not a rumour. They know the XBOX will be a Tsunami that will wash them away. Microsoft is doing it RIGHT the first time and Sony, nintendo etc... will be left behind. XBOX- HDTV ready, DVD, P3-733 MHz, Ethernet, 64 MEGS OF DEDICATED VID RAM!!! Sony has 4, DC has 8 AND THE XBOX IS DEVELOPER FREINDLY OUT OF THE BOX-PS2 is DEVELOPER HELL!!... on an on. Buy a Dreamcast now- enjoy it for life (great cheap thrills- excellent games that will last forever) and then save your money- work hard and get the real deal in November -the Xbox- leave your DC by your computer hooked to yor monitor- (too bad it won't autoswitch) (screw computer games- they are too hard to configure Unreal tourny and Age of Empires are the only 2 worth it) and you will ave the best of ALL worlds. Sony- nice machine- but you lose. Sonys best hardware is their model 777ES reciever. It is being discontinued- their last one made in Japan-ever for this market. A bit pricey but it is one o the BEST recievers forthe money mad einthe world. Dont take just my opinion- look at ... and see what hundreds of others say. It Rocks. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
BAD......VERY VERY BAD. I purchased this with high hopes, however I should have learned my lesson from interacts awful psone monitors! this is not a high resolution screen, it is blurry and the sound quality is poor! some games move too fast for the screen and the image lags or has a trailer. on high level graphic games like resident evil the screen does not even translate some things, like mist or smoke. you must sit at a pricise angle to see most of what is one the screen and it's really dark. the sound quality is poor, there is a constant buzz coming from the spaekers, it is so loud that it drowns out most sound from the game. DO NOT BUY!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Controller! Great Color. First off I want to say that I did not buy another controller for my GameCube yet, but bought the platinum edition system and it came with one controller. My first color pick for the GameCube was this, and that would be followed by Black and then blue, anyway I am here to review the GameCube controller in general.
It is nice and compact, and very comfotable to hold and play. The L and R buttons are a nice place to rest your fingers on when playing, I love everything about the controller. I admit the X Y and the kydney shaped ones are hard to get straight but they aren't like the PS2's and Xboxes with all those shapes! Definetely get a gamecube! The controllers rock! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good item, but it requires it's own A/V cable. The system works, and I used it on EarthWorm Jim. The only problems that I have with it, is that after you finished a level a cut scene of earthworm Jim saying "Groovy". The screen goes up and I don't know as to why. This could be done as to the game itself sense EWJ 2 doesn't do that. The main problem is that the adapter requires it's own A/V cable to hook it straight from the adapter to the TV. Why can't it work through the console itself? You look at the Super GameBoy adapter, and it doesn't need and extra A/V cable. It works just fine through the console, but when you bring the RetroGEN in the mix, all of a sudden the rules need to change for it. Hmm...
In conclusion, the system may have a bug or two, but overall, it's a nice item to have, and it broadens your library of games even more, instead of owning multiple consoles. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a few big flaws, but overall a great game. This was the Dreamcast game that everyone couldn't wait to come out, including me. I just couldn't wait till Christmas when I finally got it. The first college football game for Dreamcast. The first thing that caught my eye was the amazing graphics. The grass/turf on the field looks so realistic, the players are a big improvement upon the NFL 2K1 graphics and the teams jersey's and helmets look much like the real ones in college. Also all 117 college football teams are included and the announcers provide great play-by-play except for some very corny jokes and comments. The gameplay is very good most of the time anyway. Soemtimes the game will slow down then the play will go 10 tiems as fast as it should. The game levels are whack. On walk on you can ebat teams 100+ to 0 while on Starter I normally win by a good 25+ points while on All American you normally lose by 1-20. The worst thing is the bad teams are good against good teams and the Legacy mode is [...]. I played a game earleir today, Florida State vs. Troy State. Florida State won 23-3, but Florida State's QB throws only 21-44 for 357 yards, 1 TD and.....5 Inetrceptions! IN the legacy mode the recruiting is terrible, you get a list of players and literally do a draft. ALso on create a player the players name won't show up during the season or in stats. Despite these flaws the game is great. Amazing graphics, nice announcing, great gameplay and a very good list of Bowls to be in and the Heisman Trophy are all in this game. Also the game is very cheap and if you like college football get this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It Started in the 80's. If you grew up playing Super Mario Brothers in the 80's you will still love the unique game style of this Mario game. I feel that if you haven't played a Mario video game you haven't played a video game. The worlds in this game are so unique that if you see anything like it in the coming years for other systems you will always remember that, that was taken from Super Mario Sunshine.
Mario video games are some of the most addictive games because they are challenging, it isn't one of those games you can finish in a day if you played non-stop. You will always find something that you didn't see before, such as the detailed threads that hold Marios pants together, that for one proves that the GCN can do great things. If you can see the threads to hold pants together it's amazingly detailed. This game is awsome, if you don't have a GCN (Nintendo GameCube), you should buy the system just to play this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
1 game for first time M-rated video gamers. Luckily, this game is found to be the most masterful, indeed for those who are new to mastering games at this particular rating. Finally, it provides a variety of skills to pass the entire thriller.
Unfortunately, most of the M-rated games are almost as callous, sometimes take a very, very, very long time and so much energy to master each one, involve much of the perplexities and acquires much preparation.
As a result, this is a very important recommendation regarding the issue of the adult video gaming and for individuals who plan to master the fighting, action, horror and other types of video games in their future lives.
Thank you for time and patience for this matter! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best just got better. I always loved the Dragon Warrior seris on the NES. So I picked this game up as soon as it came out. Even if you already own these games on your nintendo, you should get this game boy 2 pak. The games are vastly improved from there NES counterparts. For example, remember having to pull down the menu and push stairs just to climb stairs in Dragon Warrior 1? Not any more it's automatic now like every other game in the world. Also the graphics are better the their NES versions. The game also comes with a neat map poster that shows the whole land of both the games. Who could resist 2 great games in 1 cartridge .... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hard to get the hang of. I love the Kingdom Hearts games. Wonderful animation with characters from Final Fantasy games and Disney movies, two great things for me to enjoy. When I heard about this "inbetweener" game on Nintendo's Game Boy Advance I became questionable on how this would affect my opinion of the series in a 2-D format. I haven't finished playing this game since my archnemisis "I'm stuck!" decided to drop in but do not let that stop you from buying this game if you would really like to gain some background on the stuff that is revealed in Kingdom Hearts 2 for Sony's Playstation 2.
The main things that bothered me about the game were getting adjusted to the characters reduction into 2-D (except for a few quick cut scenes which are in 3-D) and learning to use the new battle system with cards that you must collect, win, and buy to advance (the exact reason I am stuck now). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Soul Caliber. This game was the best thing that came from the Dreamcast, aside from HOUSE OF THE DEAD. This was one of my main reasons for getting the Dreamcast. The graphics were awesome and the replay to this game was great.
The second installment of the very popular Arcade smash Soul Blade, had much better graphics than the first, very fluid fights, new characters that rocked (and also a surprise cameo by Tekken's Yoshimitsu). Plus a lot of new weapons and fighting styles like a 3/4 staff, a sword with a chain attached to it, the Shaolin sword style and even some returing favorites like the short sword and Samurai sword.
This game rocked! I still play this game eventhough the Dreamcast is more or less no more. This is a great game, if yuou have a Dreamcast, you need this game. It's almost a requirement! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Really well made. I just got this and I am very impressed at this case. Amazon had it for thirteen bucks with free supersaver shipping, and I kind of just threw it in there to get my watch shipped.
The small pouch at the front is armored. The build quality of the rest is great. Based on this, I will definately have to pick up a PS2 G-Pak case, as I'm actually more likely to take that or the wii travelling. Though, hey, with this case, I might take this along.
It would be a good case for other things too.
AND, if you are looking for a mini-CD holder, this has two banks of visor sleeve style holders. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Short But Sweet. Luigi crawls out from Mario's shadow to star in his own game, Luigi's Mansion. Unfortunately, Luigi's triumphant return is well... not so triumphant.
For those of you expecting this to be another platformer along the lines of Super Mario Bros./World/64 will be sorely disappointed. This game is more like Luigi meets ghostbusters, as he tries to find Mario in a haunted mansion with nothing more than a ghost vacuum. Don't get me wrong, this game is insanely fun once you get accustomed to the awkward Gamecube controls, but the game ends almost as fast as it starts. It can be completed in less than 5 hours and offers almost nothing in replay value since the puzzles do not change during the second playthrough.
The graphics and sounds are both fantastic, worthy of of a Gamecube title. Luigi has various expressions on his face that change depending on his mood, and virtually everything in the house has it's own movement and can be interacted with. He also calls out Mario's name and starts whistling to the background music with a shaky voice throughout the course of the game. It's easy to see that a lot of attention was paid to details.
This game is a great Gamecube title that may not be what people expected, but still worth the price of admission. If gaming one night stands don't bother you, then give Luigi's Mansion a try! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lara is bigger than ever. The best videogame character ever produced is back for the fourth installment in the series. Unlike her previous title, which featured multiple locations, this adventure is set entirely in Eygpt. This allows the game designers to focus on the depth of the levels and put together a more coherent plot. Having visited Egyptian ruins several times, I can vouch that they have really captured the feel of the some of these great monuments.
The graphics are very appealing, with a few visual artifacts appearing occasionally (part of her leg disappearing into the floor, cracks appearing/disappearing in walls) but nothing overly distracting. And the sound is fantastic, making great use of the surround logic. The gameplay has changed somewhat, with different kinds of puzzles, combinable items, far fewer levers and no more push blocks. In my opinion, these do not make the game better or worse, just a little different.
For those of us with both a play station and a dreamcast, it is well worth it to upgrade to the dreamcast version. The difference is graphics is very noticeable. Details are crisper and more pronounced, the sound is clearer and the overall feel of the game is better. A quick comparison would involve Laura's shadow, which is a moving dot on the PSX but it a full fledged reflection on the DC. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Zelda : The Wind Waker. Ok , I got this game the first day it came out along with the remake of ocarina of time for the gamecube. I played OOT for awhile but the graphics made me wanna kill myself so i started playing wind waker. I played it for about 2 weeks straight and got pretty far , and really enjoyed the game . Then i got new games and played them and forgot about zelda for about a month. Then i started playing it again and forgot about it. I haven't played it in like 1.5 months but i really like the game and im gonna start playing it again hopefully right after im finished with this. The game deserves a 5 out of 5 , the graphics are amazing and so far the gameplay is sick .Thanks :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Everything he hoped it would be. My son has been wanting an Action Replay for about a year and a half. He borrowed one from a friend and fell in love. We thought it was too expensive and the cheaper versions too unreliable. For his 11th birthday it was all he wanted so we told him to look online. He found a like new one on Amazon for a reasonable price. So we bought it and he is very happy with it. He's the cool kid now. As much as we don't like Pokemon, he is using it to build friendships and learning sharing and helping. It has allowed him to help his friends with their games and get Pokemon that he didn't have. According to him, it makes all his games better, cooler and more fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Seems to work fine so far. So, this game came in my mailbox within 4 minutes after I got up. The game seems to work fine so far. I'm currently in the fire world as of now. The game case, disk, and manual are all in great condition. The disk barely has anything on it. Maybe a fingerprint but that's it. Since I played the PS2 version of this, I noticed something right away when I played. That's the framerate. However, I expected that to happen since people complained about that in this GameCube version. Despite that though, the framerate is not all that bad. The graphics are also downgraded but again, that's what I expected. Loads faster than the PS2 version as well. I'm happy with my purchase! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's a Viewtiful World. "Henshin-a-go-go baby!"
This game is fantastic, such a breath of fresh air from the usual stuff that's being fed to us ever since video games went 'main stream.'
The game offers a great cel-shading look to it that you would expect of a Japanese cartoon and adds to the atmosphere of the game. One of the first things I thought when I played the game was how much it looked like a comic book style and the entire game is very vivid and unique. Unlike most games these days, this is pure 2D beat-em' up goodness done right.
You play as Joe, who gets sucked into 'movie-land' where he must save his girlfriend Silvia. But before he can, he learns how to use his 'hero' powers to transform himself into Viewtiful Joe! Gaining powers such as "Slow", "Mach Speed", and "Zoom", Joe must learn to use his new abilities to overthrow the evil Jadow and rescue MovieLand!
From the makers of Devil May Cry comes a new action hit that's a must have for any gamer who's looking for a challenge!
-- Hero | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game. This game is the best pokemon game ever. If you allready have ruby/sapphire you'll really like this game.
This game is really good and the best part about this game is that you get the wireless adapter for free. It's a game you want
for the gba/gba sp. If you have ruby/sapphire you'll need this game 2 get the original pokemons.
Pros:
This game has all the original pokemons
The graphics are better then the other pokemon games
The artwork is soo cool
The sound is the same as ruby/sapphire
Cons:
The music is terrible why did they have 2 put the classic music of the original blue and red version
The game isn't that big though
This game is a must game 2 buy don't waste you're money on leaf green because there are weak pokemons | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A decent dungeon crawl. Coming into this game I knew that it was a dungeon crawler similar to Orcs and Elves and that it was played from a first-person perspective. Having enjoyed Orcs and Elves immensely, I was hoping to have a great experience with this game as well. I was not too disappointed.
The first hour or so of gameplay had me forming a party of three, equipping them with the best weapons and armor I could find and making my way through an ok story by traversing through dungeons that unfolded on my map as I progressed. This would alternate with being outside of dungeons on a world map where I would interact with different villagers, getting quests and unlocking areas with which to proceed in the game.
I loved leveling up my characters by killing different creatures in the dungeons to find loot that I could keep or sell to merchants in the villages. Assigning my party members skill points in the areas I wanted them to excel in was also a good deal of fun. The graphics, while dated, were adequate in displaying the different types of creatures and characters I discovered.
After several hours of gameplay, I had discovered my only two real complaints. First, it would have been great to have a better mini-map of the dungeons. I constantly had to alternate between pressing the select button to bring up my map | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I'll simply add this. I won't re-hash what others are saying but I'll weigh in on the perma-death issue.
This game is in fact loads of fun if you are a fan of the genre but the perma-death issue can be maddeningly frustrating. To sum it up if your characters run out of HP in battle they are gone for good. You lose them for the rest of the game because there is no way to revive them after the stage is over.
While this adds to the tactics and prohibits kamikaze runs it can royally tick you off while playing. To play a single stage for nearly an hour while advancing carefully and thinking tactfully etc only to have a character die because for one turn you made a mistake and left a weak spot in your unit's formation or some enemy got in a lucky critical that literally drains your characters entire life bar in one hit can drive you mad. I understand realism and all but this is a video game and video games are supposed to be fun and that is NOT fun.
Again I did give the game high rankings and this game is a total blast to play but I'll caution you now. The perma-death feature literally has the potential to have you throwing your controller across the room in anger and frustration. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
All work and no play. SMBA has a couple good things, and a couple bad. The GOOD: #1 Excellent graphics for gamecube, cool cartoony feel. #2 Character variety, you can play as at least 15 different monkeys. #3 Cannon party game RULES! Now the BAD: #1 you have to work [..] to tend to the needs of lazy chimps who give you boring or extremely tough tasks, and few fun ones. #2 Monkey bounce is pathetic. I couldn't understand it, and when i did figure it out, it was LAME! the other new party game, monkey tag, was a pretty cool, but so were the other 6 party games they dropped from smb2. #3 the monkey voices. when I first played the party games with my all new granpa character, I was thrilled... but then, as the elderly chimp hit the wall, he let out a squeal that was suspiciously like AIAI's. that's right. over 15 simians and only 4 voices to chatter with. #4 the new puzzle stages aren't very charming. The original super monkey ball's puzzle stages where charming and fun, SMB2's where Awesome and exciting, but SMBA's just don't take the cake. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I am explaining this very thoroughly. Ok, listen up, all you James Bond Fans out there: 007 Nightfire is really not all it is cracked up to be. There are only 12 missions,and most of them are very easy. Now, you're probably thinking why did I rate it 4 instead of lower, well here's my answer:
1.)The sound effects are amazing. Especially the wolfram pp7, you know that really tiny gun that James Bond likes to use.
2.)The graphics are excellent.
3.)Well, the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish IS my favorite car, so, you know.heehee!
Anyway, multiplayer is not that good, and it takes FOREVER to set up, no matter what anyone else tells you, believe me, it takes 15 minutes just setting up:
PROS:
1.)Aston Martin V12 Vanquish.
2.)Some other GIGANTIC SUV that looks like a mutated souped up Cadillac Escalade.
3.)Really good sound effects.
4.)Reallygood graphics.
5.) James Bond Actually looks like Pierce Brosnan, unlike Agent Under Fire.
6.)Sneak up behind your enemy and James Bond will autimatically grab his gun, and stick him up.
CONS:
1.)Only 12 missions.
2.)Aston Martin V12 Vanquish is not fast at all.
3.)The underwater mission really ...[very not nice].
4.)Enemies can still hear the gun if it is silenced.:(
5.)not many guns at all, only about 7 or eight.:(
6.)James Bond sounds like he has COLD! He's like "The dabes Bod. Jabes Bod."LOL MAJOR!
anyway, rent the game first and see howw you like it. Who knows? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is what Mario is all about. It has felt like a long time since I played this classic game back in the NES days and, I thought the gameboy advance version was a little too pricey. Recently I took a second look at this game because I thought that it would just be a second rate game since it was for the gameboy color. I could not be more wrong in thinking that since I saw the images of this game and the addition of the lost levels, I decided to recently buy this game on this website. Amazon service is great but as for the game I played and passed every challenge in this game and, it brought back the classic game just as I remembered it. I had a blast with all of the challenges and, I still can't stop playing this game. I was able to relive the challenge of the original game, played the lost levels and the extra challenges for the very first time and, I can say this is the true original plus much more. If you're like me and not sure what to expect from this game but, you miss the classic just like I did, you can try it from someone you know or you can just buy this game for yourself. You won't be disappointed with this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
HAHAHAHAHA! I remember this game. Can't believe cool spot had his own game. This little mascot for 7UP, was hilarious in the soda beverage commercials, and in this game it is really fun. I remember it being really challenging, but really fun at the same time. This is one of those games that goes out of its way to test your trigger fingers and how quick you can take out enemies, jump over and onto stuff, and collect items. Its a good game and believe it or not they actually made another game about this crazy little guy called Spot goes Hollywood! Yes you read it correctly it sounds like a joke but that is correct. Like the Toejam and Earl games the 2nd one is way different than the 1st but with really good game-play and even better graphics. Recommend both to anybody who likes old school shooter-adventure games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You must buy this game. Like the other reviewer, I got the japanese version of Zelda. It's very cool, but what bothers me is that I don't understand a word of what the characters are saying. It doesn't matter very much since ever without the english text, I beleive you can still beat the game. Anyways, the game is very much like Link's Awakening but in a totally different world. It have familiar items like sword, shield, bracelet and heart pieces and new ones like the fruit weapons, the season wands and the magical rings. I think you should buy this game, but wait till it's out in english. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Farming Made Fun (spoiler alert. This is one of those games you will either love or hate depending on how much patience you have. I loved this game! It mostly revolves around tending your farm. Other tasks include finding a wife and raising a son. Who you choose as your wife will affect your son's interests and talents. Who you make friends with in town,what toys you buy him, and what activities you do around him will also affect your son's interets.
But the best part is the farming and raising livestock! They did try to make it as realistic as possible. For instance, cows only give milk after they give birth and then they stop giving milk after a certain period of time. What you feed your animals and how often you feed them affect the quality of their milk, eggs etc. Keeping your animals happy by brushing and spending time with them also affect their output. Your animals will get sick if you keep leaving them out in the rain. Also just as in real life, you can only grow certain fruits and veggies at certain times of the year or they will go bad. I think it is this kind of realism that really attracted some people but really frustrated others.
There is LOTS of farming. To keep this from getting boring you can make hybrid plants and find things to increase the quality of your produce. You can also buy fertilizer and plow different plots of land to increase produce quality. Plant trees which take a long time to bear fruit (but are worth alot of money) or plant other fruits and veggies in the ground that grow quickly. If you give produce away or sell them to neighbors it affects how much they like you. Giving away high quality produce also affects your relationship with the ladies in your life and help you get in their good graces when it is time to propose.
Another part of the game is keeping yourself alive and well rested. Unlike in animal crossing where eating and sleeping is optional, you must eat and sleep to survive in this game. If you don't eat enough your tummy will definitely let you know. You mostly eat things from your farm and you will have to support a wife and child later on in the game. A big part of the game is cooking and finding new recipes to stop you from going hungry and keeping up your strength. You must also sleep on a regular basis or your body will get tired just like in real life. BUT you can build up your strength by using heavy tools so you don't get tired as fast.
If you liked animal crossing you will most likely love this game. Some people may still get bored because it becomes repetitious watering plants 2 to 3 times a day and taking care of animals day in and day out but its a farming game duh! What else did you expect to do? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best game no one bought. Best Gamecube game ever? Its hard to me to give it the #1 spot with games like Metroid Prime and Zelda WW on the system, but its a top 10 Gamecube game for sure. The graphics are sort of a mixed bag by todays standards, many of the enviorments still look great, but the character models look a bit edgy these days, and animations aren't as fluid as we would expect by todays standards. The sound is great, even though it only supports Pro Logic II, its worth having a surround setup of some sort for this game. The music and sound effects are really creapy, and really help set the mood. This is a game that has aged well over the years. I bought this near launch for Gamecube, and still play it today on my Wii. I have well over a 100 hours into this game, and it only takes about 15-20 to play through once. The replay value is great, there are three differant artifacts you can choose from early on, each one changes the story a bit, and rewards you for completing all three. There are still detailed review write ups on various websites. If you passed up on this title in the past, its definately worth visiting. Espescially for those Wii gamers going througha terrible drought of new releases. Great game, even in 2011. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
RPG??? I think not. This game is classified as an RPG right???? Well where is the RPG in it?? I'll I see is a Shoot'em up game. I was eager to play this game due to the fact the previous Phantasy Stars were really good. If I wanted a shoot'em up game I would have bought Quake 3 arena. It is an absolute disgrace to call this an RPG. If you are a die hard RPG, which I am, don't bought this game. Sell you're dreamcast and get Psx and buy Final Fantasy 9 instead. The only cool thing about this game is that you can set your characters weight, height and features. that is about it. So bottom line is that Sega flopped this one just like they do everything else. I'll stick with my Psx and Final Fantasy 9 thank you very much. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Magnificent. This game is the BEST LOOKING game out there! I was in awe when I played the game! It looks sooooooooo real and the game is just perfect! Some people didn't care for the controls and I didn't either at the start because I don't like the analog stick I like the cross (directional button) better but after a while I got used to it and then I looked like a pro! and the ending to this game is also VERY VERY good! I really like the partner change I was such a refreshing treat from the old by yourself game. I love how in each game the story unravels a little more! I hope this game continues for a long time! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not exactly what I had hoped for, but overall fun. I am a very big Buffy fan... I've got posters of the cast everywhere and I've barely missed any episodes! I was really excited when I heard a game was coming out so I got it. I was a little disappointed that it was coming out for gameboy instead of N64 or something, but oh well. Anyway, the game was really fun at first, but it is really hard to see the screen because it's dark and it doesn't light up, so I had to play under my lamp! The comics were pretty cool and kind of humorous, although I wish you would have more choice as to what you could say (you role-play Buffy, this is an RPG.) There was nothing else to do besides fighting vampires and bosses at the end of each level, and as the levels get higher you die a lot because it gets way too hard in my opinion. Well I am a big buffy fan, but not a big fan of this game, this is one of those games that I'd play every once and awhile when I'm bored. I suggest getting this game at your nearby Blockbuster or else don't waste your 30 bucks. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wonderful Fun Game for Whole Family. Animal Crossing for Gamecube is easy to learn to play and a true "family" type game. The game teaches cooperation, some "getting along with some challenging personalities" social skills, the value of working to earn bells to pay for housing and purchases, letter writing skills, and simple acts of kindness towards the animal characters. We love the option of being able to create 4 human characters so family members can have the opportunity to play and enjoy the game with their own human character. We love how the town evolves (animal characters move in and out of the town, seasons change, fish/bugs change, special town events). Animal Crossing is a rare game that subtley teaches kindness and neighborliness, and outright teaches about fish, bugs, dinosaurs and community building. And no violence in this game - yay! Our family just loves it and we look forward to family video game time--we're hooked. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Surprisingly good for the most part. The only thing that Turok Evolution for the GBA has in common with its' console bretheren is the game title, but if you played any other Turok game for the older GameBoy systems than you would have expected that already. This side scrolling surprisingly hard action title is very reminiscent of Neo-Geo's Metal Slug series of 2-D side scrolling action shooters in terms of gameplay, and the is reminiscent of Konami's classic Contra series in terms of difficulty and unending onslaught of enemies. You get to pick to play as either Turok or Djunn and go through 20 action packed levels with guns blazing racing towards the end of the level just trying to survive. You'll come across hordes and hordes of human, alien, and dinosaur enemies; all of whom will no doubt score plenty of hits against you until you hit them back. The fourth level in each area pits you against a boss and changes the game viewpoint to a semi-first person mode (similar to arcade shooters like Silent Scope and Time Crisis) where you must line up crosshairs to defeat some very big bosses. If you can get past the unrelenting difficulty you'll find some pretty good gameplay with Turok Evolution; the graphics are pretty well rendered, the sound is standard GBA fare, and the controls are tight. All in all, this is a better game than I thought it would be. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Solid game regardless of whether you like Pokemon. If you don't have much of an opinion on Pokemon one way or another, this is still a solid pinball game. If you're a Pokemon fan... well, more power to you. For starters, the game pack is oversized and takes one AAA battery (not mentioned, it seems, in Amazon's product description) in order to use a feature known as Rumble, which causes the Game Boy to vibrate when bumpers are struck in the game. This is a wonderful feature that is subtle enough to not be distracting. The game play is wonderful. Each of the two pinball tables is two screens tall and as the ball passes from one level to the next, there is a split second blanking which one quickly gets used to. The game highly playable once and forever. This is not an easy game to put down. In addition to racking up a large score, there is the "Gotta catch 'em all" part of the game that gives more direction to the game. My only game play complaint is the occasional unrealistic split second sticking of the ball underneath the flippers, but that is a rare occurence and doesn't detract from the game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I loved it sooooo much, BUT THE BATTERY IN THE GAME CARTRIDGE DIES. I love Pokemon Silver, Gold, and Crystal. They're my favorites, however, if you're trying to buy a used copy of them....DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! The battery in the cartridge dies and the only way to fix it is to open the cartridge, put in a new battery (has to be same type) and solder it (or at least that's what I've been reading on online searches). Meaning if you do it wrong you could ruin the whole game. What happens when the battery dies? The battery is what makes the internal clock in game keep time. If it dies, no more saved game. I just recently had turned on my Gameboy and decided to try Pokemon Silver AND Gold...all of my saved games were gone. I had my brother check his too. ALL GONE!!!! :( At first I thought that maybe it had been so long since I played, it just erased my game, so I started a new game, saved it, and turned it off. When I turned it back on, it says NEW GAME only. It doesn't save anymore at all. It was a sad day indeed for me. I lost my old best friends in one day Silver, Gold, and Crystal...I'm still not sure what I want to do with them. Seems only fair that I would give them a proper burial, but I'm having a hard time letting them go...this is a sad time indeed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good old fashioned RPG fun -Mech Style. This game is even better than I expected it to be. It was underrated by video game magazines, probably because it's kind of "old school". What I mean is that there are no voice actors, all the characters speak only in message boxes with pictures of their faces beside them showing various expressions; just like in Grandia. I think that's actually fun! Grandia (the first one) would have been better with no voice actors because the voices were bad!
In this game, you can customize your fighter from the body armor type to the sorts of weapons and legs, each giving you different abilities based on how you like to fight. I'll admit that I really got addicted to that sort of customization ever since Final Fantasy Tactics.
The story of this game impressed me too. All the characters are really fun, including the NPCs, and there's some great manga/anime style humor all throughout the game. The only thing that would have made the game better is if it were a little longer and the story were not as linear; but I could say the same thing about MOST RPGs!
I highly recommend Custom Robo! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome game, one of the best on the Genesis. Pretty much, if you have a Genesis, you should definately pick this game up. It has great graphics (for the time of course) , has strong replay value and is just flat-out fun. In this game, you are a possum/cat/thing who has a sword and a Rocket pack. Those are like, two of the coolest things ever. It's an action-adventure platformer, and plays like kid chameleon mixed with strider. It's challenging, yet not frustrating, and is my 3rd favorite Genesis game. Plus, since the Genesis is cheaper now a days, it's worth buying one for. So if you don't have a Genesis, buy one and get this game(with Shinobi III and Sonic 3 too) and if you have a Genesis and don't have this game, I'd strongly reccomend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sight for older eyes. I'm 56 and not your typical Game Boy player.
The screen died on my original GB so I bought the Advance.
Even with an external light I couldn't see the small details.
The adapter is great - some games are a little rough on the edges but they were not written for a big screen. The Color and Advance games are really good.
My only complaint is I swear the piece shifts to the side in Tetris Worlds. It may be my controller is just sensitive. It seems when I push down to make the piece drop, it shifts left or right. It's probably me. I haven't tried using the GBA and cable to control the game - that might do the trick. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game, Great Price. Short & Simple:
If you enjoy Fire Emblem, you'll like this.
If you enjoy Advenced Wars, you'll like this.
It's turnbased stratagy, that has a lot of details to add a lot of depth to the gamepley. The graphics are a little odd, but it's a gameboy advenced title, so why would you expect too much anyways? The sound and music is a little more barable than advanced wars music and sound, but yet again, it's a GBA game. There is story mode and a "1-2 player skirmish mode." For the 2 player, you only use one gameboy, so you don't need to bother conecting another to play 2 player. Just hand it off when you're done. Then comes the story...so far it's nothing great, but not too bad. Some of the dialogue is a little on the corny side, but that's expected. So, If you like the previously mentioned games, and have no idea what x-com is, (I missed something on that one I guess) pick it up. It's only $20 bucks. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
For hardcore gamers and button mashers. Let me start of by saying that I am a true gamer and absolutely loved this game but it appeals to way more than just the hardcore gamers. It has the classic arcade version where you just fight battle after battle until you "beat" the game but it also has a story mode where you do specific challenges that can be very hard at times. While you do these challenges you unlock new lands(levels) and have the opportunity to buy unique weapons that all have there own perks (such as life gain or stronger attacking). You can save whenever you want so you don't need to play this game 3 days to beat it (didnt stop me from doing that though lol) I probly played around 16 hours and beat the story mode through for the first time (witch unlocks ALOT more to do) and then played a few levels of the second story so I could get the final wepons for all my characters. I had alot of fun and alot of challenge with this game. Some levels really require a bit of thinking and frustration after trying to complete a level and getting your but handed to you by the computer but even the most challenging levels you can get through by choosing a character who is good at just tossing the enemy out of the ring for a quick win. Really good game with great playback value and fun multiplayer. In a day where call of duty and battlefield rule the gaming world I personally have more fun with this game than most of the new releases. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Quad Power Racing Is a Hit. Finally! A great racing game for the GBA that you will definitely enjoy. This is by far the best game I own. I love racing games and find the graphics to be crisp and vivid. The option of getting better quads with better traction, speed, and steering is cool because as you progress, your equipment does also. The game allows you to get passwords so that you can start off where you finished and it is really fun and addictive. I played it for about 2 hrs straight after buying it for [$]! What a bargain! the steering is very sensitive but you get used to it. It really does become challenging as you progress because you need to qualify to move on. Definite recommendation! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
not a very good game. Alright heres the story....I was looking for a good wrestling game for my dreamcast and I found Royal Rumble, it looked pretty good so I ordered it, when I got it there is only Royal Rumble-not very fun, Exhibition- ok, and a versus mode which is probably the funnest mode in the whole game. When I started to play royal rumble every superstar ganged up on me and they only tried to get me out. On exhibition when I would try to hit them they would spin around me and from there on I had no control over them and I could not get 1 hit off on them. And it is almost impossible to get your partner to help you. Also when you go to pin them you end up running across the ring. If you're looking for a fun game to just mess around with then this might be a good game for you, but if you want a championship winning, hard hitting action type game you will probably want to go for WWE Wrestlemania x8 on GC, or Smackdown: Shut your mouth on PS2. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Failure. Being a long time fan and admirer of the MGS-series I was more than happy to hold the remake of the best PS1-Game in my hands. After the superb MGS2 I could not wait for the next one and even bought a GameCube just to play it. Among my friends I am known to be a total MGS-crack, since I am convinced that it is more than just a game, and I love it in the true sense of the word.
This is the reason why that which is about to follow is so hard for me.
Except for it's story, the remake "MGS-The Twin Snakes" is a failure. With the good original game as source I am shocked about how it turned out to be. First of all, no matter what the commercials say, Hideo Kojima did NOT supervise this game. It was developed by an entirely different crew, namely by "Silicon Knights" in Canada, and was directed by Ryuhei Kitamura, a japanese movie director. So far it may sound decent, but the final product is quite disappointing. Most of all, the style of MGS1&2 is totally gone. The graphics seem dull and boring, to say the least. The gameplay ineffectively tries to emulate that of MGS2, but fails. The new moves are useless, since the locations throughout the game were originally designed to be mastered without them. The incorporation of the M9 is questionable too, since it changes much of the gameplay and is no longer true to the original. But that are not even the real problems, at least not in my opinion. The worst about it are the new demo-sequences, in which, of course, the story is told. They took away all the coolness and originality of MGS1 and replaced it with a ridiculous pseudo-matrix style, which is rather like some comic or caricature than a MGS-game based on some kind of realism. I for one do not buy it at all. It reminds me of those stupid japanese B-movies with suspend laws of physics. This can be cool, like in some scenes of "Matrix", but it can also become very embarrasing and awkward, like in this case. They compulsively tried to enhance every scene up to a degree where it becomes totally stupid and loses every believability whatsoever, just as the typical MGS-flair, too. And, after all, it doesn't even look particularly good graphically, since its very monotone and also slows down on several occasions (within the sequences!!!), because the CPU can not manage it. Imagine that in a MGS-game! I am serious, my GameCube is OK, it is the game that slows down within the sequences, which are the heart and soul of the entire game, after all!
Another sad point is the soundtrack. Since I am very sensitive to soundtracks and a total fan of the sound on MGS1&2, I can not begin to express how disappointed I am. The game is loaded with stupid, completely disharmonic and amelodic techno-garbage ALL THE TIME! I do not understand this at all! At scenes that scream for music, there is none, in others that had a classical tone in MGS1, it is packed with real bad electronica. Please do not get me wrong: I really like techno-style soundtracks, but in the right quality and in the right place. None of it is the case here. The soundeffects are sad, too. Even compared to MGS1, they seam not to fit in any way and just sound ridiculous. From knocking on the wall to strangulating someone, it sounds just cheesy and dumb. Also, the effects seem to be of minor sound quality, too, since they sound hollow like many games did back in the Sega Saturn-era (if you know what I mean), which is not a compliment! The voiceovers seem uninspired even by the veteran voice actors, who have suddenly lost their accent (Nastasha, Mei Ling!), and several actors were replaced by others, which is a bit distracting at times.
To sum it up, it could have been a superb game, but it finally fails to deliver any goods compared to the original MGS1. I had never expected to say this, but stay with the original MGS1, keep playing MGS2 and keep waiting for MGS3!
Now I can break into tears... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
adorable. This is such a cute game. My little nephew got a game cube for his birthday along with this game. He brought it over here and I immediately became addict. Olimir's space craft falls onto a unique planet where there are a lot of different creatures. he immediately finds a mushroom with a breed of red looking creatures he calls Pikmin. As you travel throughout different levels you come to know of yellow and blue Pikimin. Red are fireproof, yellow throws bombs, and blue can go in the water. These magnificent creatures can knock down walls, cute down flowers, defeat enemies, build bridges, and carry ship parts. It's definitely a game for little kids but just as addicting to the older ones too. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Incredibly fun and unbelievably difficult . . . MDK2 takes the b-movie aliens theme to some wonderful conclusions. The space ships all have a bit of a surreal cartoonish feel to them. The aliens are rubbery, vile, enormous, and at least somewhat muppet-like. The dialogue is silly but not stupid.
As a first person shooter on the Dreamcast, this game has impeccable control and beautiful scenery to take in along the way. I experienced SOME slow down, but not nearly as much as I expected. When this game is at its best, and there are plenty of great moments, it is very fast, very fun, and is filled with wild pyrotechnics, cool experiences, and good humor.
At the game's worst, it's nearly impossibly difficult. I repeat, it is very very VERY hard. There are puzzles that are so slight you may miss them. There are jumping levels which allow no room for even the smallest misstep. There are shooting levels where a seemingly neverending wave of well armed and suicidal aliens comes at you, slowly wearing you down, using up your ammo, and then picking you off. There are bosses the size of a city block with seemingly unstoppable attacks. Then, when you think you've seen it all, you get all of the above in the very same level.
In short -- there are parts of this game, that even with a strategy guide, are just plain sadistic. The only saving grace is that even at this game's most difficult, it is consistent: the control stays the same, there are no glitches in gameplay, and the enemies do not cheat. You have a small, but "fair" shot at clearing every board. Even if you may have to play a particular level nearly perfectly, it is possible to advance. The question is: do you really want to put yourself through that kind of torture.
Upon completing this game, I felt more of a sense of satisfaction than I ever have in completing any other game, but that's not so much a cautious endorsement as a warning. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Love AvatarTLA, you'll at least like this. I love Avatar, I'm a 16 year old girl who's future will have nothing to do with animation but my favorite pastime is watching a Nick show(I.e. Avatar) while making a youtube video of the same show. I also compare everyman to Zuko so no man will ever be good enough... except maybe the old spice guy.
Now that you know just how much I love this show and how completely bias I am, please read my review :)
I have few games, as stated before I prefer making videos then playing games, I'm also very judgemental and get bored easily. That said, I loved this game. The plot is actually interesting, even though it completely stray's from the original storyline. The fighting is realistic and you get to see how much power the person/animal/machine your fighting has left so you can compare it to your own power level.
Some may complain that even when you buy new armor, your character isn't actually outfited in the item. However, I think this is perfectly reasonable because if your most powerful armor happens to be of the panda type and you put it one Aang, Sokka or Haru.... well.... then they'll basiclly be dressing in drag(The Panda clothes are pink). Also, I like the characters original outfits they way they are. If this was a sims game, then I could see how this would be annoying, but it is not a sims game.
I must say, I'm quite addicted to the in game tile game called "Four Nations". I like taking peoples items after I kick their butt xD However, I do wish we could play Pai Sho. :(
Overall, fun game when you don't have anything else to do. If your a hard core gamer, this is not for you. But if you actually have a life(P.S. Thats not me) outside of video games(that is me) and you just want a short game that you can probable beat by playing it an hour a day for a week or so, then this is a good way to go.
P.S.S. I reeeeeally love AvatarTLA. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Game for the Gamecube. If you like FPS games then this game is for you there is much to be done in this game like collect power ups for your suit, Missiles, Energy Tanks, Visors all the normal stuff within a Metroid game but there is a lot of backtracking which can get annoying especially if you get a new power up and couldn't access or go through a certain door you will have to go back and get it, yeah I know it sucks but it's worth it once you collect all the pick ups you'll be ready to destroy anything in your path the Plasma beam is a killer and the Ice missiles help a lot so keep stocked up on Missiles and be sure to collect all the Energy tanks you'll need them for the last boss this is a fun game once you complete it and well worth your time it ends up at the top of most peoples list of Top 10 GameCube games but overall it's one of the greatest games of all time so pick it up and get ready to explore space like no other bounty Hunter. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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