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Great, if you never played the original. Let me start this review by saying METAL GEAR SOLID for PSX is my all-time favorite game ever. And before that was my favorate game of all time, SNATCHER for the Sega CD was (both written and directed by Hideo Kojima). After the huge let down that was Metal Gear Solid 2, I was looking forward to this remake that would feature the same great gameplay mechanics as MGS2 with the same great storyline of MGS. Did this game deliver? Yes. Well...sort of. While the game has much prettier graphics and gameplay, there are some things changed where they never should have messed with perfection:
1.) My first gripe is the decline in voice acting. Naomi, Mei Ling, and Natasha have all lost their ethnic accents which gave them personality in the original, so now they just seem stiff and boring. The voice acting overall is just not as good, and I didn't like the tweaks made to the script.
2.) The absence of the classic music that made scenes so exciting in favor of that weird techno crap from MGS2.
3.) While I do like some of the extended cutscenes, such as the first encounter with the ninja, others are just ridiculously over-the-top and too matrix wannabie.
4.) While the game does sport the much improved gameplay of MGS2, the level layouts are exactly the same and were not designed with these play mechanics in mind, rendering them pretty much unnecessary to use, with the exception of the first person view mode... which, as another reviewer pointed out, deletes certain challenges from the game.
Overall, it just doesn't have the magic or the soul that the original does. If you never played the original game, none of the above will bother you, so I highly recommend you buy this. For those of you who have played the original, it's worth a rental to play through with the spiffy new graphics, cutscenes, etc. But I'd take original over this remake any day of the week. If you want to play a remake that surpasses its original, I recommend the Resident Evil remake for the Gamecube. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I know what you're all thinking, but this game is fantastic. Like I said, I know what everyone is thinking about by playing a Michael Jackson game rescuing little kids, but, step around that for just 45 minutes while you play it and just accept the fact this this is a great game!
The object of the game is very simple. Kids have been taken (they are all the same girl appearing 10 times per level) and it is up to Michael Jackson to save them and stop Mr. Big (who?). So, each level contains 3 sections where every single level is different from the last and there are different ways to find the missing children. There are 5 levels and 1 final stage equaling a total of 15 normal levels and 1 flight simulator level (so 16 total). It's enough to keep you entertained.
In the club level, you check all the doors and the windows to find the missing kids. Your enemies are bad guys in blue suits and waitresses. In the streets level, you have to check the cars (watch out, some have bombs). Your enemies are a bunch of punks and... dogs. Yes, dogs that sound like cats meowing. I found it funny. The 3rd level is a graveyard even though the game calls it the woods. It's clearly a graveyard with tombstones, haunted scenery, and zombies. Unfortunately, there is no THRILLER music, even if you do the dance move. So, there are zombies and birds for your enemies. The 4th level is a cavern. This place is really confusing, but simple to beat. You spend a lot of time wandering around until you find out you are supposed to spin on the walls with the spider symbol and press up+B on the circle symbols to find everyone. Your enemies are spiders, zombies, and guys with guns. The next level is the enemy base (I don't get it), but you are in a large base from like Terminator or Robocop or something with a bunch of computers and turret guns. Find the kids to win. The enemies are guys with guns. Here, you get to see MECHA-MICHAEL-JACKSON. He is a super cyborg robot that flies and shoots lasers. It is freaking awesome and puts transformers to shame! After this, Michael Jackson turns into a car and flies into space. This is the flight simulator part and is very difficult to figure out. Shoot down Mr. Big and see CONGRATULATIONS! which is spelled right.
The graphics and sounds are amazing for the SEGA Genesis. They captured everything Michael does. Everything from the dance, the hat toss, the crotch grab, the spins, and his poses. He kicks fairy dust for his attack which I didn't understand until later. He can even moonwalk! All of his trademark taunts (if you want to call them that) are in here.
The music selection is really good and catchy. Once the game starts, Michael walks through the first door, flings a quarter into the jukebox as SMOOTH CRIMINAL starts playing.
You get:
Stage 1: Smooth Criminal
Stage 2: Beat It
Stage 3: some song for the graveyard (this is where THRILLER should be)
Stage 4: Billie Jean
Stage 5: BAD
Stage 6: I didn't recognize it
Bottom line, amazing game for any Michael Jackson fan or SEGA Genesis fans. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Become Insane with Boredom. In Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, A man from ancient times, Pious Augustus, has taken control of a terrible force and you play through a series of tasks as different characters that will eventually lead you to stopping Augustus from summoning the evil force that will eventually lead to the world's doom.
There are three different ways to go about this game, depending on which artifact Pious Augustus chooses. This means that you will have to go through what is basically the same storyline three times. The lack of difference in the three paths makes the game rather boring; the only differences are what enemies you run into, the order in which you get the red, green, and blue runes, and slight differences in what the characters talk about. Everything else (the traps, the puzzles, etc.) is exactly the same in all three paths. You even go through all of the same stages, in the same order! "yawn" Boring.
The gameplay time is very short; it takes only 10-20 hours to go through the storyline one time. And it get shorter everytime since you will most likely remember what you have to do to get to the next situation. Also, none of the enemies are all that difficult to get past. You almost never have to ration your ammunition for guns; ammunition is too abundant.
The only thing you get for completing the game through all three paths is a cutscene. I was expecting to have access to the "purple artifact story" (if you actually play this game, you will know what I am talking about). In fact, the cutscene leads you to believe that you will gain access to the "purple artifact story". What a big disappointment... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not just your typical remake. Resident Evil...Words cannot describe(deep breath)the zombie blastin, crow killin',master of unlockin', Jill Sandwichin', dog bustin', and the scary atomsphorin'(gasp). Alright, let's face it. The first one is the best in the series and is the definitly the most frighting one. Some of you PS fanboys are still cursing Capcom for signing the rights to Nintendo by making Resident Evil exclusive to the 'Cube. But a tiny beacon of hope shines for PS2 because Resident Evil Online and Resindent Evil Survior 2 Code Veronica:X. The reason for Capcom's new deal was because of the Resident Evil 2 sales for N64 fared much better than the PS1 sales. The entire series is being ported to the Cube but only better graphics(NO!). EGM says,"Worth buying a Gamecube for. Worth playing again." You'll find this quote on the cover of last month's issue. The Gamecube is not just for your baby brother's system anymore...Two new game modes, two new endings, different costumes, and a different defense system. This will be one of the jewels on the Gamecube 2002 lineup... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Improvements. The light improves viewing, but darker games, (like Doom), are still hard to see in anything but a dark room. The game is a good deal more portable than the GB Advanced, but you trade off non-replaceable batteries. You could always carry or purchase a spare instead of waiting around for it to recharge. I wonder if the battery will be easily replaceable, of will you have the same problem as the IPOD, the battery is almost as costly as a new system. My single, biggest complaint is the headphones/. All the earlier units used a standard headphone jack any 1/8" stereo headphones, (earbud, on the neck, or on the head), would work. The SP uses the same jack for charger and phones (included). You can purchase (about $6) an adapter that allows common headphones, but the included ones are uncomfortable, and almost incompatible with glasses. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Animal Crossing: A Gamer's Favorite. Animal Crossing invites you to enter the world of...Animal Crossing! Time passes by in real time. You get to own a house, expand it, and even decorate it! But this is among the hundreds of things that you can do. You may also: Go fishing, go bug catching, go fossil hunting, talk to neighbors, play games, compose songs, plant trees, harvest fruit, shop, design clothes, write letters, run errands, and even travel to your own island paradise and other towns!
No matter what age you are, you will love this game! It is easy to play, and welcoming to even the youngest players. It is very realistic--holidays are even celebrated on their real day! In the winter snow covers the ground, and in the summer the trees are green and it is sunny outside. Although this game takes up 59 blocks of memory, a memory card comes with the game that you can use.
There's always something special going on. Just a few include Christmas, The Cherry Blossom Festival, Independence day, Thanksgiving, New Years, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Halloween. People of all ages will enjoy this game. I bought this for $50 and thought it was a great deal, so for under $30 its impossible to resist! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome and badass game. Doom II is a totally awesome first person shooter game. It is a remake of the 1994 computer game of the same name.
In this sequel, the main character returns to Earth only to realize that billions of people have been killed by the demons from Hell. So Doomguy has to go on another journey. He must battle the demons, save the remaining humans of Earth, and destroy the Icon Of Sin.
This game is so good. It also has some really useful cheats like an ''Invincibility'' cheat, and a cheat that gives you all the weapons in the game with full ammo. These cheats will come in handy, as the game is pretty hard in some parts.
This is a great FPS game, and I highly recommend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
More Than Meets the Eye. I'm a diehard Sega fan and absolutely love the Dreamcast. It was a trail blazing machine that was truly ahead of its time and you don't have to weigh the technical specifications to prove the point. Just plug the Dreamcast into a handy VGA box and behold the spectacular, jaw dropping truth with your very own eyes. After all, seeing is believing! Watch new life being breathed into the graphics. Your favorite titles are painted anew on a fresh piece of canvas, becoming a new work of art that I found absolutely beautiful. The picture is significantly sharper and cleaned up considerably, especially on VGA and S-Video. My television, no longer seemed to be coated by a fine layer of dust. Practically every game that I've played shined brilliantly. In game text is crystal clear, making reading a lot easier than in the past. The colors are more vibrant and incredibly rich, practically leaping out of the television and constantly drew my attention away from the game.
It adds unimaginable depth and polish to almost every title in my Sega Dreamcast library of classic video games. I can positively guarantee to that it would put a smile on aalmost any faithful Dreamcast gamers face. It is well worth the price of admission. Just don't pay to much. This particular VGA box is a little different than other models that I'd encountered before. It's made out of a light, see through clear plastic. Thankfully its decently constructed and won't fall easily apart or break, unless you drop it from a sufficent height on a hard surface. I was surprised too, as the company who produces them, Innovations isn't exactly know for producing high qaulity products. It isn't as solid as I would of preferred, but it's features more than make up for it.
It boasts a handful distinct features not included in earlier versions. Like a toggle switch that lets you alternate between a computer display or a television, depending on which one you prefer or what features it can support. When in VGA mode, the VGA box must be switched to P.C. Even if it's hooked up to your television, just as it must be switched to the T.V. setting for S-Video to work. Along with the standard TRS audio connector for sound, which can either be connected to your television (as mine is) or a pair of computer speakers for sound. It does have a variety of other output methods besides VGA which help set it apart, including old school Composite (RCA) and in particular, S-Video. Each of them offer rock solid visuals and appreciated flexibility, especially the S-Video. As not every Dreamcast game will support VGA mode. The image may not be as enthralling, as the graphics aren't as rich or clearly defined, especially solid black lines as they are in VGA mode, but it's pretty darn close! I promise, as a fellow Dreamcast gamer/fan that you won't be disappointed and will still be extremely pleased with what you see all just the same.
Thankfully, it's a pretty rare occurrence that mostly plagues Midway or obscure, off the wall titles. Like, Psychic force 2012 by Taito. So you can enjoy most of your favorite Sega Dreamcast games as they was obviously meant to be witnessed; utilizing the heralded VGA mode! I honestly didn't expect to be blown out of the water by the upgraded 480P resolution as I was, but I couldn't help but be totally shell shocked by it. It was like traveling back in time and watching Soul Calibur or Sonic Adventure on the Dreamcast spring to life for the first time. It really grabbed my attention and had me thinking "Wow...". It's strange how something so simple as a VGA box can elevate the entire gaming experience on the Sega Dreamcast to a completely different and joyous level. It's something that I hadn't imagined was possible on Sega's last great console, if only because composite cables were the standard when the sixth generation of dedicated video game consoles were released. My only real regret is that I didn't snatch one of these a long time ago, when they were first commercially available. Boy, was I was missing out big time! So, if you're still fortunate enough have a Dreamcast and enjoy playing video games on one of Sega's most venerable consoles, do yourself a huge favor and purchase a VGA box today; you'll be happy that you did! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Frustating but rewarding. Jeez, Level 15 of Advanced is hard. But when I beat it, it felt gooood. That's what SMB is about, simple yet complex. The basis of the game is extremely simple, but the way the courses are constructed makes the game extremely difficult as well. If this game had only it's normal mode, going through designed puzzling tracks, it would be a mediocre game.
The game features, however, tons of multiplayer action, ranging from Monkey Target (bombs away!) to Monkey Golf. These are the games that make Super Monkey Ball the #1 value game of the launch lineup of the GCN.
Having played this at San Francisco CubeClub, I knew that this was a game I'd have to play again. Out of the three games I purchased, this one has gotten the most playtime. I just want to beat that next level! It can definitely be frustrating, but you can see your own progression as you get more skilled at controlling the monkey ball. And of course, practice mode comes in handy for figuring out that most difficult level.
I can't wait to get deep into expert mode. I'm sure I'll be dying a lot, but that's just part of the fun! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Bloody Roar: Primal Fury" For GC. "Bloody Roar: Primal Fury" For the Gamecube is a large leap for the series. This game's most spectacular and addicting, (Or the very thing that makes it tacky and stupid) is it's theme. If you like the thought of humans fighting with an alter ego animal side, along with a japanese flair, then you'll love it. For me, it's very refreshing in comparison to overly serious games like "Tekken 4" or "Soul Calibur 2". And it has a lot more meaning than "Super Smash Brother's Melee". It's expansively superior in it's noble yet somewhat innocent theme. If you don't like the theme, than I extremely advise you not to get this game or any one of it's incarnations because they're all the same in that way. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worth the extra investment. If you want a GBA, this is the one to get. I'm big into gaming but haven't played handheld games since the old color Sega unit. So this product is very impressive.
I'm 30+ with pretty big hands and the size does not seem to be much of an issue. The compact size is great and the screen is MUCH MUCH more readable than the old GBA (has back-lighting that works great). Too bad you can't swap batteries out (unlike the old unit, this one comes with a rechargeable battery) so if you run out of juice and don't have an outlet close by, you're out of luck.
Overall, I highly recommend it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
And now a word from someone who's actually played the game. well I played the GBA version of Earthworm Jim. It's the same game as always, which is good, but with two major problems. Firstly, the graphics. They just aren't as good as they should and could be. The GBA has BETTER hardware than a Super Nintendo and deserves greater levels of respect. Unfortunately not here.
The big one is this: You'll never finish it. It's not too hard or anything, it's just that this is a huge game...and well, long story short THERE IS NO SAVE FEATURE. That's right, you can't save your game. If you want to play through the entire game, you have to do it in one sitting. This glaring oversight ruins so much about this game. There's very little replay value because eventually those first couple of levels will start to get very dull.
As far as the levels themselves, they're pretty good. This is the same game you've been playing and loving. It's awesome. But once again, VERY repetitive due to the number of times you'll be playing it.
One of the greatest games ever is totally ruined by careless developers wanting a cash in. If they had just bothered to put in a save game feature, Earthworm Jim could have been one of the greatest games ever. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The most fun game I've played on Gameboy Advance. I love this game. I spent many a fun afternoon kicking back drinking tea and playing this game. I haven't enjoyed a stragety game as much as this since StarCraft on my PC. It's turn based but that's ok especially when you get a phone call you can put the unit down, finish the call and then continue. You may miss the computer attack on it's turn but you won't miss any decisions for you to make and you can also save anytime.
The battles were all very fun and if I have only one complaint it's that the computer was not blinded by the fog of war but you were. However this is ok as you could explore a map first taking losses then restart it and know where the enemies forces were.
This game has the right mix of difficulty and stragety. There are not any missions that are so tough that you stop playing out of frustration(though there is 1 level where you can't win by fighting and holding out. You need to run with 1 guy and keep the enemy away for a number of turns to win). The last battle was for me the most fun. Yes it was hard and I had to stop once and restart it, but with some strategy the computer was toast. :)
I realize this game may not be for everyone. The type of person that likes run/jump/shoot type games. However if you like strategy war type games such as Star Craft where you move troops into position to attack enemies or like building an army and colonizing for resources to fight a war of attrition(many battles including the last were like this) then this is the game for you.
One thing I really liked about this game is how it nicely introduced new concepts piecemeal and had very good and helpful tutorial levels. The gameplay and moves and menus were superb. It's not like other strategy games I've played(Like Tatics Orge) that had confusing menus and controls. You can move and deploy quick in this game.
Very fun game and very addictive with replay value. :)
I've had to force myself to put it away for a while so that I can read some books I've been meaning to read.
Most people won't regret buying this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wonderful puzzle strategy game. Lemmings games are my all-time favorite. This gameboy game is just like the computer lemmings games. You have little lemming men who walk around and follow the leader. You must get as many as specified to the exit safely in the alloted time. You have different tools to help you, such as builders, diggers, stoppers, floaters, bashers etc. Each level is different and you are given a specific number of certain tools. You have to figure out which tools to use and when. For example, on one level, if you have to get from one mountain to another, you could build a bridge, however, while the bridge is being built by one lemming, the others will fall off the end if you don't stop them somehow. It is easy to stop them if you have a stopper, but what if you don't? You might have to dig a hole for the rest to fall into until the bridge is completed. That is the challanging part of this game. I highly recommend this game to those who enjoy logical thinking and planning. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Kim Possible, she can do anything. Any fan of this wonderful cartoon show should want this game! Being the huge KP addict that I am, I was worried that the game might be a cheap and shallow effort to cash in on the show and no fun at all.
I was overjoyed to find that I had thought wrong, as the game is awesome and infectiously fun as well as being true to the show. Kim and the other characters are animated superbly and as Kim you can perform basic attacks, jumps and blocks as well as cartwheels, super jumps, rolls and use special items. The platform game style is done very well with good level design and bright color and most importantly unlike some of the lesser TV show games out there, the settings match perfectly with the show.
Back in my day, I feel old saying this even though I'm only 22, me and the nieghbourhood kids would spend hours on the old NES and be amazed by the quality of the games, it really shows just how far we've come now that you can play KP in full color, with actual clips from the show on a hand held system.
If you like Kim Possible then you will love this game! It captures the show perfectly and is a delight to play! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Donkey Kong Country. Not exactly. I was a die-hard fan of Donkey Kong Country when it came out for the SNES, and I had hoped that this game would be a re-release of the same game for new fans to enjoy.
It's not.
This is why, more or less, the grade is so low. I loved that old SNES game to death. I think I may have loved it a little TOO much, however, because I waited several days before actually entering my name to play it. Why? Because although I turned the game on the very first day, the absence of that wonderful image of Cranky with the phonograph made me realize I wasn't back in Kansas, so to speak.
Yes, you may get some kicks out of this game if you're a new gamer. Yes, you may find it amusing if you were a casual fan of the original, but for an orthadox Kong-aholic like me, I just don't reccomend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Resident Evil. If you are planning on getting a video game system Gamecube would be it. The Resident Evil series is exclusivly for Gamecube. There is a couple coming to Playstation 2 but non that are good. The new Resident Evil got a 5 star at every place awarded number one graphics game nothing will ever beat it well when Resident Evil 0 came out they actually made it even more graphic. You will always find the best quality games on this system and the graphics are on most top notch. The other good thing it just plays games. Not like PS2 and Xbox wich play DVD's and music getting away from gaming Nintendo stays with it. You will be very impressed and make sure the Resident Evil is with it or Resident Evil 0. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Stay away from this game. . . First off let me clear up one thing. I am not a cube hater. I own both a cube and a PS2, and I auctually prefer playing the cube. But that doesn't change anything for this game. It was the first game I purchased for the cube, and dissappointed I was. A few days later I bought Metroid Prime, which justified the expense of the cube by itself, but that's beside the point. This game is not a good game. If you are execting a sequel to Mari 64, look elseware. This game's only inprovement is in it's graphical capibilities. Everything is downhill from there. The gameplay is way down from what it was in 64. The soundtrack is typical Mario, for better or for worse. One of the most annoying things is the loss of action. Instead of being able to use a varity of attacks against an enemy you get to use this idiotic water nozzel called F.L.O.D. or somthing like that. There isno way to lock on to enemies, so count on waistinga lot of water( which serves as ammunition) as you try to shoot an enemy. This game sees an Action game be converted into an adventure game. This may be good fo some people, but there is a ton of Gamecube titles, especially Metroid Prime and the wind waker which I would much rather play. If you're an old Mari fan, check it out. Just know that they are making a sequel to 64, called 128 which will be out late this year. I do not recommend this game to anyone but a hige mario fan. Otherwise, there are many G/C titles much more worthwile.
Super MarioRPG was the best game in this seres | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awful compared to CTR. If you like Crash Team Racing this game pales in comparison. I only wish I had read the other review before I wasted $50 on this game. I love CTR. I like it a whole lot better than Mario Kart for N64 because it has so many added features and the kart handling is so much better. Crash Nitro Kart is terrible and has none of these qualities. It feels like your kart is going 2 mph and feels like you're floating and not actually on the track. The camera seems to jerk a little and the sound effects are also awful. The loading times and saving also get in the way because each take so long. If you want to play a good kart racing game play Mario Kart: Double Dash! on Gamecube or CTR for PS1. These games are both awesome. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One glaring omission.....Sonic CD. Out of all the games that are on this compilation game, Sonic CD, the best of the sonic games, is missing. This is the game that die hard sonic fans are waiting for to come out on a game system again. Sonic Mega Collection does have the first, second, and third Sonic which are great also, and you can still use all the old cheat codes at the start up menu. I just really wish that Sonic CD was one of the unlockables, but once I found out that it wasn't on here, I traded it in for a different game. Not saying that the others weren't great, just that I bought it only for Sonic CD. If you want a splash of nostalgia though, pick up the game and play to your heart's content. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THE BEST SONIC GAME YET. This game is very addictive, and it is also challenging. Right now I have over half of the emblems, about 100 total. The challenging part is to beat the higher levels, such as 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. Another challenge is to collect all the emblems, which total up to 180. If you manage to collect them all, you will unlock the first-ever stage in Sonic history.
The gameplay is great. There are 31 stages total. The addictivity of this game is so high that it is nearly impossible to put down. There are also Chao, just like in the other Sonic Adventures and Sonic Advance. Now, Sonic Advance can connect to Sonic Adventure 2 Battle to import and export objects and Chao. BUY THIS GAME!! You won't be disappointed! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Do yourself a favor and just buy the ordinary ones. I bought this controller a year ago. It busted 9 months ago. If you do the math, the G-force only lasted for 3 months. I thought it would operate just the same as a normal controller, but for a cheaper price. WRONG! The joystick didn't move with as much ease as my normal controllers and I found absolutely no use whatsoever for the "auto-fire" mode. Let me also point out that the Z button trigger, dual vibration motors, and camera sticks are ALL featured in your regular-average- joe Nintendo controls. It's also bigger than the normal design, which doesnt work to well with my short hands. My advice: Just don't buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Perfect Controller. For those competitive gamers out there who want to practice at home or want to use this in a competitive match, this controller is the best. I went home and tried this out and this controller has the best response time out of all of my and my friends' old controllers. It took me a few games before the controller was fully broken in. As silly as this sounds, the controller really felt like it needed to be broken in because of a few nonresponsive actions in the earlier matches. Overall if you want a gamecube controller but don't want to spend a lot of money, then this controller is best for you.
Disclaimer: If you're a person that doesn't like dirty objects then you'll have to clean this more frequently then other colors because on a white controller the dirt will appear a lot easier. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A very fun game when you get to actually play it. Berserk is one of my all-time favorite comic series, and while the animated series was basically just the back story with some parts taken out, I still liked it for what it was. When Sword of the Berserk first hit the Dreamcast, I was pumped. Finally, a game where you could play as Guts, taking out enemies left and right with his massive sword and automatic crossbow, just like in the comic! At first, I really liked the game. But upon playing it more recently, I realized that you only really get to play about 1/3 of the game. The rest is cutscenes. Luckily, you can skip them all, though you'll want to watch them the first time if you care about the story, which does fit in the Berserk time line.
I don't want to ruin any of the plot for when the game's supposed to take place, but when it starts up, you protect a traveling street performer from bandits. Playing as Guts, you hack and slash everyone in your path, leaving buckets of blood behind. As you progress, it turns out that there's a problem with a kind of plant called the Mandragora. These plants can attach themselves to people and take control of them, and Baron Balzac wants Guts to travel to the village where they're protected by a nun, and try to get the necessary item to make a cure. 'not exactly a deep story, and it's more of a sidequest to the plot, but it works, and several major Berserk character make very cool appearances.
Gameplay is simple since the game's an action/hack and slash. You have your standard heavy and light attacks with the Dragon Slayer sword, and can use the automatic crossbow and throwing knives at will, though they don't do anywhere near as much damage as you'd hope. There are special weapons to deal big damage (the Hand Cannon and grenades) and fairy dust to heal Guts when he's low on health. You have a very limited amount of these, so you'll want to save them. Guts can also block, which looks cool since he just holds the Dragon Slayer out in front of him like he's taking cover behind a pillar, and he has an odd slide attack that you're probably never going to use. And of course there's a bar at the top of the screen that fills up as you take damage, and once it's full, Guts enters Berserk mode, and deals much more damage and isn't knocked over as easily [most of the time]. But you make your way through each level, ripping apart baddies, facing an occasional boss and some QTE parts too. Honestly, there's nothing that special about the gameplay- it's your standard hack and slash, but with Guts, and that makes it pretty awesome. All of the enemies and level designs are very much what you'd expect to see in the comics, and even the sounds some of the monsters make seem like they'd be perfect in the last episode of the animated series. There's not much more satisfying than making a pack of rabid mutated dogs explode with a grenade and hearing the weird sounds they make. And the boss fight against a certain Immortal? Easily one of the most awesome boss fights I've ever played.
So if the game's fun, what's the problem? Well, the number of cutscenes is just plain silly. Yes, I know they need them to progress the story, but if I would've had to sit through one more cutscene of Balzac and Guts walking through the castle, I would've screamed. The game takes a little while to complete, but honestly, you're not playing much of it unless you skip the cutscenes. It's nowhere near as bad as the Xenosaga games, but if there were less to sit through and more to play, I would've bumped this up another star for sure. The other problem I had was with jumping. It's hard to explain just how bad some of the jumps are in Guts' Rage, but there were times when I was pretty sure I was going to make it across a cliff or something, and Guts would fall to his doom, making me restart from the last checkpoint, which was usually a good couple of minutes before that point.
Visually, the game looked great for its time. This sucker had tons of production value in the graphics and sound departments, and it's hard to think of any other Dreamcast game at the time that looked and sounded better. The voice acting was very well done too, and Puck's voice actor captured the spirit of the little fairy perfectly. Even secondary characters got good voice actors. And the music? Once I heard the new version of Forces in the beginning, I knew I was going to love the soundtrack, and sure enough, I did. I even went and bought it! Yukes is known for putting a lot of effort in their games, and this was no exception. Zero complaints about graphics, music and voice actors from me.
If you're a big Berserk fan, I highly recommend getting this game if only to get a little more story. For regular action game fans, you can do better, but Sword of the Berserk is still worth checking out at least once. But once you beat it, I don't know how often you'll be going back since there isn't much retail value, and the unlockables are pretty tame. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It was a good start. but spend the extra money and pick up an SP! The GBA SP puts the GBA to shame. For the extra 30 dollars, you get a lighted screen, which helps tremendously. The rechargeable battery saves probably about that 30 dollars in a year just in battery costs! If you must buy this GBA, I recommend you pick up a light and magnifier combo. When I was a child I had the original GameBoy, and had no light or magnifier. I had 20/20 vision to that point, and the next year after owning the Game Boy for a year, I needed glasses. The light you need to get for this GBA should be a light on the side with a magnifier. If you buy a worm light or the like, it just reflects off the screen. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not that great. I consider myself a Castlevania enthusiast, I have Castlevania's 1-4, Bloolines, Castlevania Adventures 1, Castlevania Chronicles, and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night as well as the 2 Castlevanias for N64. When I got Circle of the Moon I couldn't wait to play it, hearing that it is a Gameboy Advance "version" of Symphony of the Night. Yet I was very disappointed with COTM. The biggest problem is the screen for the Gameboy Advance. I have been giving myself back pains getting into various positions just to see the screen. And it really stinks. Case in point, a lot of the monsters are darkly colored and you can barely see them. I quickly lost interest in playing COTM because of the screen problem, it's just too much of a hassle. And as good as the COTM is, I can't appreciate it because I have to keep turning the Gameboy just so I can see where I'm being hit from. I can't really tell if I having fun turning all different ways to see the screen or not.
What I suggest is to get Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, beat it as Alucard, then play it as Richter which makes the game totally more fun and challenging, thus quenching the thirst of fighting with the whip again.
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon may be a good game, but it's hard to tell due to the screen. My opinion, wait until Castlevania: White Night Concerto or "Harmony of Dissidence" comes out in June of this year. It has all the goods that Circle of the Moon is supposed to have, and it's supposed to have better coloring than Circle of the Moon. Goodluck! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gotta own them all. I don't care if I can't read any of it, I love it and that's all that maters! I've played Pokemon since it was first released to America, and I've had almost all of the Pokemon games the company has produced (I don't have Troze and a few other side games). But I wanted to add a copy of Green to my collection. Despite being all in Japanese, the game plays just the same as Red and Blue.
The copy I purchased arrived in a timely manner, so no complaints, and arrived in good condition. No box or little game guide though, and was previously played, but in working order so all is good. I would have loved to have one in it's original box and all, but I don't want to pay that much so just a cartridge was fine. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Demo Review. My review is based on playing the demo version on the Dreamcast Magazine sampler disc. It features a bomb-disposal mission, but you can just explore the city if you'd rather do that. You can also play it as a demolition game; the cars and some scenery is descructible, you score dollar-denominated points for destroying them. There are 4 playable cars in the demo version; an italian sportscar, a little german car, a circa 1950's american pick-up truck, and an mped scooter. (The scooter is indescructible; a good choice for demolition play). I enjoyed the demo so much I am going to buy the game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Totally worth it, looks great, amazing value. I lent my Gameboy sp to my sister and when it came back to me it was covered in rhinestones. Needless to say it was a good opportunity to purchase a new shell. I was surprised how inexpensive a new shell would be, and was amazed to find the Pikachu edition. Shipping took a long time but it was worth the wait. The product looks very good and fits well. The buttons are as good as nintendos. The shell quality is almost as good but definitely not quite. It is thinner, or so it seems, because the indicator lights on the sides are visible through the shell. The included screwdriver was very flimsy but it got the job done and was magnetized. The included screen replacement is actually glass. What more could you ask for? Well..
I'm not sure if the power switch was forgotten, lost by me, or intentionally omitted, but I had to reuse my gray switch. Literally my only complaint.
Would buy again and recommend to anyone. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great unit for adults. The Game Boy Micro is one of the best units that Nintendo has ever produced. For adults who enjoy playing games while they are on-the-go, this is the one to get. There are a few pros and cons, but ultimately, it's worth the small investment.
Pros:
- Good battery life (and rechargable battery can be replaced)
- Bright, sharp screen (games are playable despite its size)
- Small size fits nicely in pocket next to cell phone
- Unless you have large fingers, the controls are easy to use
- Sturdy feel (less plastic-y than earlier models)
- Interchangable faceplates
Cons:
- Limited game library for adults (if you are not into Pokemon, you will have limited choices, but if you invest in a Flash cartridge, you open up your options to emulation and home-brew)
- Currently limited faceplate selection (for adults)
- Fingerprint magnet (faceplate and L/R shoulder buttons)
I give this a 9/10. With a more adult-centered selection of games, this unit would be unstopable. A few that I recommend:
- Activision Anthology (Pitfall, etc)
- Contra Advance
- Desert Strike Advance
- Eye of the Beholder
- Classic Excitebike
- Classic Castlevania
- Classic Zelda 1
- Classic Metroid 1
- Classic Xevious
- Phantasy Star Collection
- Super Mario Brothers (1,2,3)
- Gladius Galaxies
- Hyperspace Delivery Boy
- Mech Platoon
- Mega Man Anniversary Collection
- Metal Slug (1, Advance)
- Phalanx
- Rebelstar Tactical Command (from the makers of XCOM)
- Sigma Star Saga
- SimCity 2000 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just what we wanted. I had tried some other mats (both the one that came with the Wii DDR game, and one of the "flat" mats from [...]) and they just don't handle the harder game levels very well. I even tried attaching the pads to plywood using clear vinyl sheeting, but it just didn't last for long. But this pad is great (so far ... only about about a half dozen uses). I put some strong vinyl padding inside the cover, between the top and the foam pad that is included; this prevented the uncomfortable feel of the edges of the foam pad that was included (it comes in six pieces, and so you can feel the joins while dancing). This has worked out wonderfully, and it also makes the mat heavier, which I like. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very, very pleasantly surprised. Wow, I was pleasantly surprised first of all. I didn't expect anything like games from Enix or Square, but surprisingly it holds its place firmly against well-known RPG games. I purchased the game so I could just play little bit before going to bed, but I ended up finishing it in couple days because I just couldn't put it down.
Golden Sun really shows what GBA is capable of in graphic and music, trust me, you will be surprised with how they managed to pull out some amazing special effects. I wouldn't say the music was superb, but it does an excellent job by bringing out the appropriate and suitable feeling of the situation. And not to mention much more sound channels, make sure to play this game with headphone on, you will know the difference.
I think the story is pretty typical, using basic elements, fighting against evil, however, what it really pulled me into was the puzzle element. I mean, I didn't have this much of fun since Link's Awakening for Gameboy Color, trying to figure out the puzzle. You will be surprised because of not only traditional, well-thought out puzzles, but also some are very fresh in concept (you will know what I mean).
I think Golden Sun is better than games like Final Fantasy 10 fun factor wise. I could easily stop playing FF10 while I had to play Golden Sun again and again. Golden Sun managed build 4 main characters with their own characteristic/personality till the end, which was very nice like Final Fantasy series, and also was able to add that essence of Dragon Warrior series, which was about finding the way to get certain item or place. Once again, I would definitely recommend this gem to anyone who's looking for more than decent RPG for GBA. Oh, by the way, This is the very first chapter of Golden Sun, meaning there will be sequel to it. But don't think it will ruin the game play since it's more like the Lord of the Ring series, it will only give you more thirst to play sequel than ruining the experience. Enjoy it- | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
4.5 stars - Sonic 3, Part 2: Special lock on-cart edition. Sonic & Knuckles(1994). The fourth Sonic game on the Genesis (or 2nd half of the third, if you prefer to call it that).
Once upon a time, Sega became a worthy 16-bit contender in the early 90s thanks to the release of a fast-paced adventure starring everyone's favorite blue hedgehog, Sonic. Then the series really took off in 1992 with the release and success of its sequel. The Sega CD harbored Sonic CD, a worthy cult classic, though for some reason it became forgotten over time. This brings us to "Hedgehog Day" of 1994, when Sonic 3 was unleashed on the public. Originally, the game was slated to be one massive adventure, but in order to meet deadlines, Sega decided to cut it in half, give the fans the first part of the game early on, and save the rest of it for a later date in the year. In the meantime, Sega also thought about incorporating a special "lock-on" feature to this second half of the 3rd Sonic game which allowed one to stick Sonic 2 and 3 on top of it, and it would change the game to a certain degree. Of course, lock on technology was nothing new (*cough* Game Genie *cough*), but this was the first time that it was incorporated for a specific purpose, more of which I'll get into soon.
So this time, Sonic must traverse the rest of Angel Island after bringing down the Death Egg (again) onto a volcano and stop Dr. Robotnik once and for all. However, Tails is gone for this round in place of being able to play as Knuckles the Echidna for the first time. He taunted and tricked you all throughout Sonic 3, but now you can rip through the stages as him, or get your revenge on him at last with Sonic. Either way, S&K holds up as its own giant adventure, with the same size of levels, graphics engine, powerups, and other features as the previous game. I've covered the basics of the game in my Sonic 3 review, so I'll just go into the new stuff here:
PROS
-LOCKING ONTO THE OLDER GAMES GIVES THEM A NEW FRESH REPLAYABILITY. Stick it onto Sonic 2, and now you're traversing the Casino Nights, Hill Tops, and Wing Fortresses of old as Knuckles given the advantage of his new abilities. However, stick it onto Sonic 3 and you'll get the massive adventure that Sega wanted to release all along - in other words THE BIGGEST AND BEST SONIC GAME EVER CONCEIVED. Play as all three of the furballs going through both games and collecting 14(!) chaos emeralds to become... HYPER SONIC! On top of that, stick it onto Sonic 1 or any other Genesis game and you'll now have access to unlimited random Special Stages styled from Sonic 3.
-KNUCKLES IS A NICE ALTERNATIVE TO PLAY AS FROM THE OTHERS. He doesn't fly like Tails or jump as high as Sonic, but his glide, climbing, and smashy fists enable him to reach places that the others can't get to. Plus, a lot of the areas of certain zones that you traverse are completely different from Sonic's.
-COOL NEW BONUS STAGES. There are two of them now, and are far easier to access as well. One is an energy sphere magnetic place where you have to reach the top, and the other is a combination of Casino Night Zone from Sonic 2 and the Special Stages of Sonic 1.
-EXCELLENT MUSIC HERE! I'd forgotten how awesome S&K's music actually is, and is overall a step up from Sonic 3's. None are bad here and they seem closer to Sonic 2's soundtrack, especially the Flying Battery, Sky Sanctuary, and Death Egg themes.
-THE ZONES ARE VARIED FROM PREVIOUS GAMES. Yes, there is another volcano zone, but now you can explore new areas like the massive tombs of Sandopolis, the flying ruins of Sky Sanctuary, and the inner sanctums of the giant Death Egg ship. Plus now you get to take out the giant Flying Battery ship which attacked you near the beginning of Sonic 3. Strangely, this seems to be the only Sonic game without a water zone, which renders the Bubble shield useless, but oh well. In contrast, you will find more use out of the fire shield though.
-PERHAPS THE BEST FINAL BOSSES OF ANY SONIC GAME. There are a bunch of them to take out near the end, and when you collect all the chaos emeralds, you can go through a special Doomsday Zone as Super Sonic. Plus, Knuckles has more difficult versions and some original bosses of his own to fight, so it never gets boring.
CONS
-Since this is technically the other half of Sonic 3, THERE ISN'T A WHOLE LOT OF NEW STUFF FOR SONIC'S ADVENTURE. Pretty much Sonic has all the same attacks, animations, and powerups as in Sonic 3, and now with Tails gone, his reaching abilities are hindered. His absence is fixed, however, by locking it onto Sonic 3.
-THE SAVE FEATURE FROM SONIC 3 IS SORELY MISSED. With as massive as the levels are, being able to save after Sandopolis Zone Act 2 would be nice, but again, this problem is remedied after locking it onto Sonic 3.
-NO CHANGE OF SPECIAL STAGES HERE. Basically, these new ones are simply styled after the Sonic 3 SS's.
Don't let the 4 stars deter you at all. S&K is certainly one of the most memorable Sonic games of all, and if you liked Sonic 3, then I see no reason for you NOT to like this one. As a whole, Sonic 3 & Knuckles deserves its full 5 stars, so whether you want to find their original carts, or just play them on PC or the new Sonic Mega Collection, find them any way you can because these are some of the best 2D games that defined an age of gaming. GOTTA JUICE! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic Heroes Rule. This game is a fun action videogame. It is about stopping Eggman with his most evil plans. This game has four teams each team has three players. You can use three players at one time. The teams names are Team Sonic,Team Dark,Team Rose,and Team Chaotix. These teams are very powerful. Their is 12 stages to complete. I know its not really a lot but the levels are very hard and fun. This would be a great gift for someone who likes sonic or action games but thats what I think. This game is awsome and very enjoyable. Oh almost forgot the features are these. A team of 3 Sonic characters through massive levels to overcome Dr. Eggman.
Choose from 4 teams with a total of 12 Sonic characters
Each character has its own strenghts and weaknesses
Control 3 characters at once for a whole new gaming experience
For 1 or 2 players. And on team sonic the players are Sonic,Knuckles,and Tails. For team dark Shadow,Rouge,and Omega. For team rose Amy,Cream and Cheese,And Big. For the last team the players in team chaotix are Espeio,Rector,and Charmy Bee. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Dissapointment, but good nonetheless. The Banjo-Kazooie series is my favorite game series of all time (and I am a hardcore gamer). I absolutely loved Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie. When I heard that a third installment was released, I got very excited. But then, my excitement level dropped when I found out it was only going to be for the Game Boy Advance. I knew this was going to be a lot worse than the first two. My predictions were right.
However, it would be wrong of a reviewer to to base the games rating on previous installments of the series. Therefore, i will admit that this game is awesome. Even though there are only a few returning characters and that it is extremely short, the game itself is a lot of fun. You'll have a fantasic time trying to rescue what was once lost. I know that Rare has a fourth installment coming out in 2004 called Banjo Pilot (a Banjo-Kazooie racing game) for the Game Boy Advance. I loved Mario Kart: Super Circuit so hopefully that will not be a major disapointment. I hope Rare realizes that they can make an awesome game if they make and release a fifth installment for one of the consoles.
Banjo-Kazooie is a lot of fun and if you liked the first two or are a fan of platform games, this game is for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worthwhile Shooter. At first I was hesitant on purchasing this game due to reviews I have received on the game. But I broke down and purchased a copy and have not been disappointed yet. I predominately play FPS from the newest Bond to Hitman. And this game ranks right up there with them all. The gameplay is spectacular. As well as the graphics. If you are a comic book fan and enjoy the latest animation style with the bold colors and crisp lines this game is worth purchasing. The multiplayer is a blast, literally, and you can play alone or with several other players. It is one of the best shooters on the market. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome! 3 Character Gameplay. I think that so far, this is my 2nd favorite Sonic game that I've played so far. The levels are loads of fun and full of cool new 3 character action. Each of the 4 teams has a speed, flying and power character, each with it's own ability. You use each of those abilities to progress in the game. At first, I must admit, it can be confusing and frustrating trying to figure out when and where to use each character, but as time goes on, you become acustomed to it and much it's easier to manuever. I feel one downside is that each team goes through the exact same levels. But with each team having its own difficulty level, it changes a few things that you'll have to figure out. But a great game and recommened to all. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One [heck] of a game. This game is the coolest game for Gamecube yet. I'm only 13 years old(guy), so don't belive me if you don't want to. The game is full of suprises around every corner. The Graphics are incredible. The gameplay is much more advanced than the other games. And it is super scary! I had to sleep with the lights on the first couple of nights I played it. It got to the point where I wouldnt walk down the hall at night in fear of the Mutating Zombies(extremely powerful ones)jumping right at me. But the game was great. A little tip. BUY A PLAYERS GUIDE! The game may be fun, but it is also hard. And one of the treats of the game is that it features the beautiful Jill Valentine. 5 stars for resident evil. ... ROCK ON! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Kids love this. I have my little cousins that live about 100 miles away from me. I frequently am driving long distances with them. I bought this to keep them somewhat occupied while on long drives or being somewhere they don't necessarily enjoy. The videos are not terribly long but the 2 younger ones will pass it back and forth. Seeing that they can play it on my gameboy micro they can watch it individually. Great for when at a doctors appointment and need to keep just one kid occupied for 20 minutes or so.
Seeing that there is only 3 videos eventually your child will get bored with it but seeing I only need to use it every couple months, and it was very inexpensive, it's great for us. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't be stupid. Only a fool would buy this game. Story mode where you have to use a CAW? What did they think this was, Def Jam Fight for New York. Creating a fighter in that game makes complete sense while it is completely stupid in this corny game. If you have both PS2 and Game Cube just stick with WWE Here comes the Pain or wait for Smackdown vs Raw. If you only have Game Cube go out and get Def Jam Fight for New York. You definitely will not be disappointed with that game. It's a combination of WWF No Mercy and Tekken. (with better blocking)
There is no way in hell that I am going to buy this game. "It's just tooooooo WEAKKKKK!!!" Nice try bringing Bret Hart back to get people to buy the game. To bad it's not working on me.
Note to gamers out there ... "There is no law stating that you have to buy the newest wrestling games every year." If you continue to buy crappy games that's all that will be available for you. Crap! Like WWE Day of Reckoning. I say until they make a better wrestling game than WWF No Mercy we gamers all just give them the finger!
Holla if ya hear me!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
No touchdown here. Although this game is visualy impressive, it is not a Madden 2001, You have 3 difficulty levels which with most sports games easy provides absoluetly no challenge, bump it up to medium and you can barely score a touchdown. I've never had a quarterback go an entire quarter without a reception, receivers are wide open but they seem to always drop the ball this happens all the time with NFL2K1. The computer can't seem to do any wrong in this game. The good side of this game your blockers actually block, you can see your holes in the running game
if your looking for a fun realistic football simulation stick with Madden 2001, it's got 4 skill levels and many other fun goodies.
To be fare I have not played this on sega net but have heard good things as long as you have a fast server. before you buy this one rent it and check it out yourself! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game is Awsome...Its True Its True. I've had this game for a week now. And this game is probably the best GBA Game i've ever played. I gave each part of this game a ranking from 1 to 10 1 being the worst 10 being the best.
Graphics-7
The Graphics are slighty better. but nothing special.
Sound-6.5 Sound is kinda weak. not that great but its okay
Gameplay-9.5
The gameplay is awsome. chose from Normal Single Matches, Tag matches, elimination matches. A UFC type of match. Elimination matches, survival matches, DEATHMATCHES, Electric cage, c4 dynamite exploding ring aft set time.
Controls-8 controls are kinda hard. takes a little to get used to but not that hard
Overall-9.0
I think that if you are a Wrestling fan of any sort, this game will be awsome for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Warning! This Game Is Adictive. There has still yet to be a game to have the evolutionary impact that Super Mario 64 had on the gaming world, yet if you mastered that game-Mario Sunshine continues right on where that left you wanting for more at. The graphics are bright, sharp and clear. The worlds are humoungus and there's more than plenty of chalenges to get Mario in and out of. I am very impressed and satisfied with this game. Controling Mario is very comfortable and exact with the new controler. And like the past Crash Bandicoot games I was pleased to be able to use the same jumps and other techniques I've already mastered on Mario 64. This game has earned consideration for "best game of the year" in my book. Buy it, play it, and love it. My wife and my 4 yr old son surely do. My 12 yr old daugter only needs a phone to make her happy so pop gets some playing time in there too. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A must own for Zelda fans. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages both proved to make history for two reasons. One, Nintendo did not produce these games. They handed off it to Capcom, one of the most respected producers and publishers of video games. Two, Capcom had originally produced three Legend of Zelda games at the same time and worked to sync them altogether as a trilogy of games. However, they had problems synching them so they cancelled one game and kept two in the end. What resulted was a pair of Zelda games that proved to be a must own for Zelda fans. Not only was each game worthy of a game in its own, but depending on which game you played first, it had an impact on the game play and ending when you moved onto the next game. Though they weren't perfect, the Zelda Game Boy Color games were a joy to play through back in 2001.
In The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Link witnessed Nayru, the Oracle of Ages become possessed by Veran, the game's main villain. You had to save her because as a result, the time flow in Labrynna was warped beyond reality. By using the Harp of Ages, you can go back and forth in time and get past places that are blocked by the changes in the land that time brought upon. For those who have played Zelda games on the Game Boy will feel right at home. The game play is similar as are searching for items, heart containers and rupees. One major new thing here was the ability to befriend animals who had abilities you can use to progress in the game. Only after going through the numerous dungeons and defeating the enemies and bosses there will you reach Veran and have a chance to defeat him. Once you did that, you got a password to continue the story when you played the Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons.
The PROS: It looks and plays like a Zelda game on a portable system. This time, it was in color and the story was pretty good. The graphics, sound effects and music are top notch. The controls are spot on and the difficulty of the enemies and puzzle solving progressively build up but not to the point that it's impossible to go forward. Capcom did a commendable job making the name under Nintendo's guidance and instead of just playing one game, it was two games to play through if you wanted to see the entire story so there was incentive to buy both games.
The CONS: While the graphics and sound effects are top notch, you've seen them before. Unfortunately, they had been heavily recycled from Link's Awakening. The layouts for Labrynna and music for Oracle of Ages are different than from Link's Awakening but there are still too many similarities seen here. It's not a huge knock but you couldn't ignore it from the get go.
In the end, this was a game worth picking up and you had to tip your hat to Capcom. Both Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons sold well despite the few flaws here. The idea of playing through two separate Zelda games that connect to tell you the entire story and the game play was affected by which game you played first was new to the franchise and it worked well. It was worth buying and hopefully Nintendo will consider releasing Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons to the 3DS Virtual Console service in the near future. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
No Title. It might be a little bit on the late side for a review, but this game took me a little time because a of certain thin plumber was a bit distracting.
Super-inter-galaxtic space chick Samus comes back haulin' ass in her kinda new adventure of a 'two sided' planet. After investagating the planet Ather, which is in a civil war with itself. The ancient specieses of insect Lumioth have been battli' the dark hord group of Ing, they turned Ather into a dark deminsion of the planet to retreat from the light power of the Luminoth. But there is few Luminoth left, and the Ing are destroying more of the santutatries that destroyed them in the first place. Samus must restore the temples in both in the light and the dark world, which the dark world mutates creatures, in Ather to save the Luminoth from certain extinction. Space Pirites play an extremly short role as well as their oh so precious metroids'. Metroids are very rare in the game, even though it's the game name. Imagine the effect in the dark world to the Metroids.
Overal, not much of a change from the first, gorgous pixels, big fights and uniqe creatures. Prime time comes back for the Revolution, which will be huge! The Revolution will be a major consel, more than the PS3 and 360, I mean look, it has ITERNET, backward comptibility, and next-gen controller. You people don't give Nintendo it's props. Atari made the controll pad and one button controller, NES made the stick and 2 buttons controller and even latter, comfort grip! Give Nintendo some credit, you'd be playing Pong without it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good fun. This game is definitly one of the coolest I have played in a while. The controls are very tight and responsive and the puzzles are hard, but not so hard that it gets frustrating. My only complaint about the game is the fighting; you will play the game for a half hour without encountering a single enemy, and then upon entering a new room, be swarmed by as many as 20. However, no more than 4 ever try to fight you at once. I guess they possess the same mentality as villains in Steven Segal movies, whereby it is better to fight him one at a time, even though he is greatly outnumbered. To make matters worse, if the monsters slay your girlfriend, you have to start over. The fighting gets very repetitive, and towards the end, very difficult. What is cool about it, and I would like to see that translated into other games, is that the Prince has so many different moves to pull off. You can jump over monsters, block and counterattack, go back it time, slow things down and dive off of walls into monsters. However, after you've slayed you 500th monster, it gets old, no matter how interesting they try to make it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
VO:OT, No nonsense review from a longtime player. I want to start off by saying I've been playing Virtual On for about 3 1/2 years and VO:OT for about 7 months. I wanted to address a few issues to clear up any doubts people have about the controls on the home version. I play VO:OT in the arcade on an almost daily basis here in Seattle(its across the street from my house)and I also have the Dreamcast version. I've heard people say that playing on the DC pad is very hard to get used to and It's very unintuitive. Try getting used to the sticks! It takes months of playing to really learn any of the mechs in fine detail no matter which control setup you use. If you keep at it the games ingenious fighting system becomes very apparent and you eventually achieve a state where you feel as if you ARE in the mech. You won't even notice the controller anymore. And while I learned in the arcade, there are several manuevers that are actually easier on the DC pad. Moves like jump cancelling(the best, fastest way to keep them in your sight),crouch moves (ie:Apharmd B crouching knockdown bomb), or Temjin's aerial super(that cool surfboard thingy)are way faster and easier to time with the control pad. There is no need to ever touch the analog pad. (Note to all reviewers: turning to face your opponent is suicide, watch any good player, they never EVER turn!) Perhaps the reason people think the controls are difficult on the home version is because the game is inherently hard to control. Regardless of the interface! To my knowledge, there are only two moves that are difficult, if not impossible on the home version. Those two being Temjin's beam sword spin(left+up/right+dwn+ all)its really hard to steer Cypher's aerial super too but other than that you can do everything the same as the arcade. the only change to the actual setup is the timing on sidestep moves but the change in timing is pretty easy to adjust to. Now with that cleared up. Lets move on to the graphics. they are for the most part, arcade perfect. the only differences I've noticed are as follows: apharmd B/S tornado no longer uses motion blur effect, there is no longer that ugly white outline when a robot is surrounded by energy at a far distance, and some projectiles have changed color(eg: pink went to blue). On a positive note, the lighting is a little better as far as theres a sort of *shine* going on with the mechs. The replay options are really cool. and even though there is no Net play, It's still the best console mech fighting game EVER! If you want fast paced fighting with Really Deep Gameplay VO:OT is a MUST BUY! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nothing spectacular - a nice diversion, but no more. I'm not a big fan of racing that doesn't involve four wheels, so when I had the chance to play Wave Race 64 for the Nintendo 64, I was pleasantly surprised at the game play. It was pretty fun, and although I never bought it, it was worth a rental or two. When I saw that Wave Race: Blue Storm was included with my GameCube bundle, I thought it might be more of the same. Unfortunately, I was right - it was pretty fun, but probably only worth a rental or two.
The gameplay isn't much different from Wave Race 64, with one major exception. The racing concept is the same as before. You race other contestants on tracks, finishing high enough unlocks other tracks, and so on, although it's expanded in this game. One nice touch is that when you are racing in championship mode, you get to choose the order in which you race on the first few tracks, and weather plays a factor - waves can be higher and visibility poorer during rainy weather than during a sunny day, so you have to decide whether to race on the easy track during the rain, to balance things out, or gamble that you won't need a top-three finish on the last track and wait till the end.
In addition to the championship and time-trial modes, there's also a stunt mode, similar to the SSX series, where you do tricks to earn points. The problem is that SSX does it much better, although in Blue Storm's defense, snow lends itself to tricks more readily than water does. Blue Storm doesn't have trick books, costumes to unlock, or anything like that - you just go around the course doing tricks to get a high score, so there's no real incentive to play over and over again.
Ultimately, that was my verdict on the game. It was fun to play for a bit, but without a compelling reason to replay the courses, once you've unlocked a series, there's not much of a reason to go back and play again. This may be more fun for multi-player competition, but I'm looking for games that are fun for one player as well, and Wave Race: Blue Storm just couldn't provide the replayability that SSX Tricky does. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just Plain Bad. After playing the original SSB, i thought it could get no worse. Boy was i wrong. Not only is this game extremely childish and boring, but it requires 0 skill and the entire object of the game is to press buttons as fast as possible. Truely a colossal waste of time. SSB is a waste of money, time, intelligence and anything good in a human being. If you are a fan, i know this is just opinion but please never play anything like this again. Bottom line: Knocking nintendo/baby characters off a platform with boxes, lightsabers and anything else a baby would find "cool." This game simply sucks and i wish this could persuade you not to buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
bad game, just plan bad. I love DBZ as much as any other Anime fan but this game just [stinks]. I'll admit the graphics are good looking and it is cool to play through the world of DBZ, But that is where it ends. If you look deeper into the game you will see that it has multiple flaws. First off, it doesn't follow the story of DBZ exactly so if you are looking for that then don't play.( Since when does King Kai teach Goku Kamehameha.). Second, the hit detection in it is horrible. I have taken multiple cheap shots, and the punching and energy blasts rarely hit. You can beat the game by merely using 2 moves over and over again. The fun factor quickly wears off and all your left with is a semi-acceptable action/adventure/rpg game. Buy only if you are a hardcore DBZ fan. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Only for die hard RING fans. Being a fan of the Japanese horror movie, this game was a must for me, if only for the plot. All three movies were excellent and I really wanted to see the story continued, and was shocked to see this game brought into America. I suppose they thought they could jump in on the survival horror band wagon with Resident Evil being so popular over here. Most people have never heard of the ground-breaking Japanese movies, although Dreamworks is in the works on an American remake, which will hopefully help Americans to enjoy this masterpiece.
Unless you have seen the movies and know the characters from them like I do, there is NO reason to pick up this game. The graphics are very sub-par, with the heroine always with a goofy smile on her face the whole adventure. Only a couple of the characters in the game that you meet actually have mouths that move, while others just blatantly don't. The flashlight effects are well done in the dark sequences of the "RING" but that was the only thing that looked good.
The game has attrocious sound, with ONE tune for each floor that repeats over and over again. It is a little catchy, but quickly gets annoying after a few hours. There is no excuse for the voice acting, either. The ending is almost compleyely ruined by horrible and out of place voice being put in after the rest of the game has none.
Overall, the story was very good, and had a lot of potential. The premise was the only thing helping me get through to the end. The series was so good and the premise for the game was great, but it was fouled up in the implementation, making this one of the very few bad Dreamcast games.
I strongly suggest this if just as a part of a "The Ring" collection for any fan of the series to just see the plot. Otherwise, if you haven't seen or didn't love the movies, I stronlgy suggest avoiding this one - at all costs!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good game for kids. It's a cute game that I had received for my birthday a few years ago. It starts off fun,but you are limited to what cat breeds you can choose in the beginning. There are a few things to do with your cat,but those aren't much. The lack of mini-games is another negative point of this game. When your cat grows up,then there's nothing to do but go to the pet store and adopt another kitten and repeat the game story all over again.. I put the game away in storage and went on to play Sims 1 on my computer. My advice is to just play the game once,then put the game away and play something like the Sims, Pokemon or some Mario Brothers games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's Spider-Man. STORY:
The story is the same as the 2002 film with some extra villains added in. Kraven the Hunter is not available in the Gamecube version, sadly.
GAMEPLAY:
The gameplay in this game is very similar to Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro on the Ps1. Web-swinging is infinite and your webs attach to nothing, there are many combos, you'll be facing many enemies at once, and your web attacks are limited. You even have limited web fluid for some reason. Levels are divided into outdoor and indoor levels. Outdoor levels focus on web-swinging and aerial combat, and indoor levels focus on stealth and hand-to-hand combat. Stealth is all-around not fun and boring, and the combat is very repetitive. There are also some laughable excuses for puzzles, but I play Professor Layton for puzzles. I play this game for mindless fun. Also, if you beat the game on all the difficulties, you unlock four extra game modes: A horde mode, a more difficult horde mode, a racing-type game, and bowling (Yes, spider-bowling). Also, you can play as the Green Goblin, who has completely unique gameplay.
CONTROLS:
Controls fluidly, but the camera is harder to use than the PS2 version because the GC has 3 less buttons than the PS2 controller.
OVERALL:
Even with repetitive and sometimes boring gameplay, this game is definitely worth a buy. This game isn't for strategists, but it is a fun 3rd-person brawler. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
BUY.IT.NOW. This game is truly the most supprisingly addictive game ever. This being my first experience with this series of games, I can't compare it to previous versions, but I can still say it is definitely worth it. My parents make fun of me because I'm obsessed with this farming RPG but won't do chores in our garden much.
You immediately forget you are doing chores on a video game and just, have fun doing these things so boring in real life!! It is very realistic, and grabs you and won't let go.
Just give it a chance if you've never played a HM game before. If you are a fan of other versions, I can't compare it, but I can say it's very good. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
If you hate this game, You probably sucked at it. This game is incredible. Sure, it needs improvements, but also realize that they began the production of this game in 1996, so not every aspect of it was up to par with the rest of some of the games also released in mid-1999.
It's great. I would recommend finding the online guide by Randy Murtha when you get stuck, he is way more helpful than the actual strategy guide book (which I own). You're a voodoo-zombie guy by night, and by day just your average guy. Well, kinda. But I'll leave the story up to you to discover.
There are all sorts of things to pick up, and plenty of doors that you'll have to return to later on in the story. There are plenty of weapons and items to make the game an interesting play, and it is nearly non-linear. For the most part, you can beat the game in a different order of events every time. EXAMPLE: There are 5 serial killers, and you can fight them in any order you would like.
PROS:
1. The Music. Tim Haywood was great in creating a great dark atmosphere through his use of music. One room doesn't even have music (Dollar Bill's Room; Asylum Playrooms) but creeps you out using simply backmasked laughing.
2. The Story. It is very involving, and makes great sense at the end, and I promise that you will not see the plot twist coming. However, there are some things that I would have liked to see changed, like Mike being naive enough to follow Luke through the engine block...
3. Deep, deep backtracking. You'll have to go back to the very first level later on once it is dark over LiveSide, to grab the 8 Dark Souls in Louisiana. This adds to a feeling of completion.
4. You'll get your money's worth out of the game, it takes about 40-50 hours to beat the first time through if you don't use a guide of some sort.
5. The controls are easy to use, and work as well as they can with the clunky and poorly designed Dreamcast controller.
6. The Dreamcast version has a few things that the ps1 and N64 versions do not. For one, there is an extra theater room in the Cathedral of Pain that only exists on the PC and DC versions. It also allows you to review all of the cutscenes from the game as you unlock them by watching them. Also, the cheats (missing from the TERRIBLE PS1 version) can be very funny, but really add no strategic advantage. Also, on the ps1 version, the Lava Pit in the middle of the room that leads to the 5 Schisms in the Cathedral of pain is NOT there, and the DC version includes it.
7. The DC version has the smoothest graphics of any of the console releases, topped only (and barely) by the PC version.
The pro list goes on. I will drop it here.
CONS.
1. Poor detail graphics. The hands look like potatoes holding guns. BUT REMEMBER the time the game began to be developed.
2. Some people may become irritated by how hard it is to find where you're going the first time through, and will probably be upset by the amount of back-tracking and the fact that every level, to complete FULLY, can take a few hours a pop.
3. The voice acting is good, but at the same time corny. Just.... bear with it.
4. Load times are sometimes terrible.
5. The bosses are way too easy...
So there you have it. For the TRUE Shadow Man experience, try either DC or PC. Then N64. NEVER TOUCH THE PLAYSTATION VERSION. IT SUCKS HARD.
And if you think this game's bosses are hard to beat, just stop trying, because you obviously cant play games. The challenge lies in navigation- like the third Gad temple. Killer level. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Avoid buying this. You would think that the Worm light for the Game Boy Advance would be as good as the Worm light for the Game Boy Color. It is not -- this is because the Game Boy Advance does not put out as much voltage to its link port as the Game Boy color -- so the Worm light is very dim!
It is OK if you put a Game Boy Color Game in the system -- then the voltage in the link port is higher and the light is brighter.
If you are looking for a good light buy a Light Shield Advance for at your local GameStop/Babbages.
You also might want to try Interact's GlowGuard -- which is similar looking to the Light Shield Advance, except I think it might be thinner at the top -- which was my only complaint with the Light Shield Advance. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is the best game ever, I want to make out with it. Wow, this game is tighter than my undies. If you're playing this game and your friends invite you to go somewhere like play football or church or something and you go, you're an idiot. The first thing you'll notice about this game is it is beautiful, especially Leon's hair and the trees. It look way better than real life. I got so mad at real life graphics that I kicked a tree in the stomach when I stopped playing this game. Anyway, once you start blow/kick/suplexing off heads, you'll be so happy you might tinkle a little. It's hott, the heads EXPLODE if you hit them just right. There are so many sweet weapons you can use and upgrade, and more to unlock after the game is finished the first time (of like a thousand). If you're a kid, and your mom doesn't like you playing this game, leave home. Period. I was playing this and this homeless guy who always comes over and asks for gas money and shelter got upset at all the awesome gore of me shooting off zombie heads with a shotgun. I told him to go to heck, he's weak and doesn't deserve to have a home. I wished I coulda shot him in the head. Anyway, the unlockables are so rad. You can play 2 minigames after that consist of blowing off heads and stuff. The main story is really in depth, there is a cult of evil people who have FREAKING TENTACLE MONSTERS IN THEIR HEADS! and they kidnap the president's daughter (she does NOT look like the Bush twins, don't worry), so Leon (a hot guy) has to save her. More stuff happens, it's cool. Anyway, buy this game or you're weak! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Perfect Masterpiece. Perfect. This game has it all: amazing graphics, catchy music, cool attacks, etc. This game is so cool. The fact that it has 12 playable characters makes it even better. It's fun how you can control three characters at a time. Since the fact that the characters are divided into teams, that means that there will be a lot of communication between them. This is a huge upgrade from the previous games because there was barely any talking, except for the cutscenes. I admit that Charmy and Big the Cat's voices are a little annoying, but everyone else's voice is okay.
What I like most about the game is the music. The music on this game is tight. The best songs, in my opinion, on this game is the BGM of Seaside Gate and Grand Metropolis. In fact, I downloaded the music on my computer so I can listen to it while surfing the Internet.
Overall this is a great game. Any true Sonic fan should play it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It depends on what you like. Here are the good points about the game... It looks pretty good.
Now the bad points... The camera is works terrible. It points you the way it wants you to go. Next, the characters are so small you can hardly find yourself on the screen. This is complicated because there are 4 character on the screen at the same time. At best you can only play as two of the characters. Because it is only a 2 player game. So... all the little figures just get in each others way. It's really silly and chaotic. As far as game play... if you like to repeat steps and like to do things to the letter then you might like this game, if you can put up with the unattended characters running into each other. But this all depends on what you like. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good game, but. First let me say that this game is very fun. The combat system has improved, and I like the idea of being able to throw items at people. I played this game at my friend's house, but I don't think I will buy it.
In this sequel, they've added more blood, less clothing for the women. Although this game makes you feel "cooler" as you play it (rock music, dark feel, seriousness, makes you feel ready to kick some ass!), all of the M rated material was unneccesary. Plenty of my friends loved the first one, with reactions like "I am so getting this game", now the general feel is unsure. Many of the people who loved the first game had this sequel jump way ahead of them. If you are older, you should get this game.
It makes you feel more like an adult than the first one does. The prince is now more experienced, mysterious, and serious. I like the prince in this game better, even though I'd have to say I liked the Sands of Time better. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Works for Wii, But totally RIPOFF or RAPED by Nintendo. To see how ripped off Nintendo is, let's do a simple conversion math.
The goal is to find a 1019 Blocks card has how many Mega Byte or Kilo Byte?
Let us do some calculation
8 Bit = 1 Byte
1 Mega Bit or Byte = 1024 Kilo Bit or Byte
Memory Card 1019 Blocks = 64 Mbit = 65536Kbit = 8192 KByte = 8 MByte
8192 KByte / 1019 blocks = 8.0393 KByte/block
How much is nintendo charging? $28.95
How large is Playstation 2 card?
8 Mega Byte = 64 Mbit = 59 blocks *64/4 = 944 Blocks
How much are we paying for 512 MByte SD, Compact Flash, or Memory Stick?
Around $8.00 or even Free.
And who wants 512MB cards these days?
Not a lot of people, almost no one. Most people today are going for 1 to 2 GB or 4GB for flash memory for PSP, MP3, Videos, and Pictures.
Lets use the $8.00 = 512MB = 60416 Blocks as of today's standard. That means 1019 blocks should cost:
1019/60416 * $8.00 = $0.135
Wow so Nintendo is actually over priced by 641.12% by charging at $1.00.
So in conclusion:
Nintendo is 18,272% over charged consumers for only 8 MB memory card, which no body even use today for any mp3 players nor USB massive storage device with even many times faster speed than this Gamecube card!!!!!
The saddiest part is for those people who has Wii and want to play Gamecube games, they are forced me use the Gamecube memory cards. You cannot save Gamecube data on Wii Internal memory nor SD cards!!!!
Nintendo is creating a hazzles to consumers!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Why Final Fantasy VI,is my personal favorite game of all time. Final Fantasy VI improved every single aspect of the series and made everything feel fresh while keeping the core of what defines Final Fantasy.
The more story-driven FF games tend to focus primarily on a single lead character, but Final Fantasy VI doesn't have just one lead It has 12 of them. Plus, every character is a very distinct entity with their own unique skills, personality, and quirks.
You can also customize them as you please with special accessories and techniques and boosts granted through the use of Magicite. The epic presentation matches the story - many games threaten you with the end of the world, but so few games have the cajones to actually carry out global destruction over the course of the narrative.
Final Fantasy VI also to me hit a sweet spot in it's difficulty,it's challenging enough to keep you interested but never becomes so hard That it's makes you want to explode with anger. To me that's ideal as I usually play video game to escape stress,not add to it.
Final Fantasy VI also seemed More fun to to me then any other Final Fantasy.
The music is fantastic as well.
Now here's the part were i explain why FFVI ascends the turn based Rpg(my favorite genre),and become the best game i ever played.
A lot of games i've played after a few years start to bore me,but even though i've been playing this game since 2006 i have yet to get bored.
Any game that still can feel fun after 6 years and over 20 playthroughs is to me is worthy of being called one of the best games ever.
However,Final Fantasy VI is top of the top,the best of the best,because It did something no other game has done for me it mad me so immersed in the gameplay and the story that when sad moments happened i cried,and joyful moments i was happy,and when I finally met the main villian,i hated him. No game has ever done that for me before,or since.
Why is that? I think because alot of games focus more on one aspect,then trying to balance everything out.
Like Some games focus on the story,others focus on the gameplay and a few games were too easy or too hard for me to truly enjoy them.
Some day I'm sure there will be a game i find a game i like more then this,and honestly I can't wait. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good product but no R2/L2 triggers. I received this game controller at no cost in order to test and review it. It's a very good product when I can use it, but it doesn't have the functionality I need for most of my games.
PROS:
* Works fineto control games on my android phone, feels almost like a PS controller
* Very easy to connect
* Charges quickly
* Holds charge for a long time
* Folds easily and closes well
CONS:
* This has no R2/L2 triggers, so I can't use it for most of my games
* When charging, the hatch presses down on the cable port
* The controls are a little more sensitive than I like | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Heart Pounding Excitement. I have loved this game since I played it on PS2. That said, the Cube version is even more eye popping and exciting!!!
The turbo boosts feature is awesome. To catch up with the leader you wind up in a frenzied havoc ridden charge through busy intersections and oncoming traffic. Better yet is the fact that even though you frequently travel at lightning fast speeds you miss buying the farm, by somehow managing to scrape by and swerve past other cars and obstacles within inches of your life. Until you master the controls, which are challenging but smooth and pretty easy to learn, you'll cause all types of damage both to yourself and the breath-taking surroundings. Just listen for the crunching sounds, blasting horns and scraping metal, so realistic, you would think that it was produced in hollywood.
The game excels in the area of crashing. There's minigames where the object is to cause as much monetaryu damage as possible. My kids and I played that for hours, even the youngest, or worst of drivers have an awesome time with this. Multi-player is awesome as well.
The computer controlled cars are out to get you, but in the name of keeping it real, do occassionally wipe themselves out when they're under pressure.
The game gets harder when it time to win championships, but stay the course and soon you shall soar like n eagle. Unlock hidden cars and discover more fun yet.
If you have a cube and like racing and or smash em up games, YOU MUST OWN BURNOUT II. You'll thank me.
Mike | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
FIGHTING FRENZY. The game's good. Everyone who liked Super Smash Bros. for the N64 should buy this one. There's really only one down to the game- it's ALL fighting. Not once does something NOT involve smashing people's faces. But, there are many characters to choose from. And this is 2nd game that Young Link makes his appearance. The gameing controls aren't hard. X or Y to jump, A to physical attack, and B for a projectile attack (for most characters). I was reading Nintendo Power when this game came out at me (September 2002). When I saw that game, I knew I must have it! I didn't have a Nintendo Gamecube, and Super Smash Bros. Melee is the reason I bought one. I owe it to this game. If I didn't see this game, I wouldn't of bought a Nintendo Gamecube! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pretty good game. River City Ransom Ex is a radically enhanced version of the cult classic NES side-scrolling fighter that tries to be faithful to its progenitor roots. In River City Ransom Ex, you can still play as Ryan or Alex, but the game's real allure is customizing your own characters and recruiting a three-deep hoodlum posse of your own. Players can customize everything from characters' physical appearances to NPC A.I. to in-game physics.
Unfortunately, the original formula of super-deformed deviant tiny boppers and gameplay variety loses its charm amiss all the new enhancements and customizations. Many of the new techniques look cool, but they're way too powerful. Once you've earned enough money to buy a few techniques the game is essentially over. There isn't any incentive to build up and customize your characters at all. Despite the flaw, River City Ransom Ex is a decent addition to the handheld fighter genre, and if players can discipline themselves not to buy many of the all-powerful techniques, River City Ransom Ex can be a cool gaming experience. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I would have given this 0 stars if I could. This controler stinks. The joystick is messed up and turned at a slight angle (so you have to go slightly up and right to go straight up), the rubber grips fall off in the first week, and worst of all, it's confusing. I tried programing the buttons (because it's "fully programable") and believe it or not it works! sure you can't train whole sets of commands (like moves in fighting games) in, only replot the buttons but it works. The only problem comes in when you accidently press the clear button with a light in it and all of the sudden, none of the buttons perform the X action. Then, this controller will probably be unplugged and sent to the attic just like mine. Enjoy!:( | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It now works fine after cleaning it with some isopropyl alcohol. When I received the controller, the C button didn't work and the down button on the D-pad worked intermittently. At the bottom left of the seam I noticed there was a crack/hole not mentioned in the description. I ended up taking it apart to find that the rubber portion of the C button had shifted out of place, so I placed it back in the correct position and now it works. As for the down button intermittently working it was because so much dirt made it inside the controller from the hole and getting between the PCB and the button. It now works fine after cleaning it with some isopropyl alcohol. Just wish this kind of stuff was listed in the description. Seller shipped fast, but that doesn't quite make up for the lack of quality.
EDIT: After getting a response for the seller, they more than made up for the quality of the controller I received. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not as good as RS II. First off, people should not be able to review items before they came out. Just because you are a star wars fan, does not mean that EVERYTHING that comes out will be great. Case in point, this game.
It looks good, it sounds good, but it doesnt' play good. I love Star Wars, and LOVED Rogue Squadron 2. This one isn't as good. There are too many missions where you are on foot, and they [stink]!... Luke is hard to manuever, the camera doesnt' always zoom in to a useful angle (especially on Dagobah where if you misjump, you die) and oftentimes the auto-targeting of enemies will lock on to enemies behind a wall or other cover, while closer enemies are right in front of you blasting away. Plus, all you do in those levels is mash the fire button. Not that exciting.
The flight missions are better. They look great, the ships are awesome once again, it's more fun. However, not all of them are well designed. For isntance, on Geonosis, there is an awesome opener where you fight some bad guys. However, there is a pointless ep II tie-in for the second part which is more tedious walking around, and then an awesome part III. Why ruin the fun of flying around and fighting in space, with some pointless running around on the surface? It doesn't inspire me to play again, since you can't skip the tedious on foot section. It is this kind of poor design that ruins the game for me. Or the Hoth level. Not very open ended. You just follow someone else on tauntaun, it's not as expansive as the hoth level on RSII. It looks nice, but you are RUSHED through it so fast you can't see anything or explore. Or another level requires you to fly in a tunnel avoiding energy beams, similar to Death Star Escape from RSII. I just hate those kind of 'avoid the obstacle' type levels. If you like them, this is your level!
Overall, I can still go back and play RS2 and enjoy the levels again. The Kothlis level, the Razor level, the Maw, the battle of Endor, those are all lots of fun to play over and over. On Rebel Strike, there aren't many worth playing over and over again. All the on-foot levels were chore enough to get through once, let alone twice. And the other ones, eh....not as well designed. Not to mention not as well narrated. Often you are just thrown into a sitaution without any kind of prologue or info, and you just kinda have to figure out what to do by trial and error.
It could have been SO much more. I ran out to buy it the second it came out, as I love Star Wars. This game while it looks good, is loaded with extras, etc etc etc is marred by exceptionally poor gameplay on the 'on foot' missions, and poor level design on some of the others. I'd rent it and check it out first. And honestly guys, I'd play it before I gave it 5 stars. I typically don't rave to the chef about the meal BEFORE it is served. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Soul Reaving has never been better. The game's first cinematic sequence shows why Kain casts you(Raziel) into the Vortex of the Dead. The reason he does so is because you grew your wings before him. As he circles you, you are suddenly drenched in pain as Kain rips your wings. As you lay there wounded he orders your vampire brethern to toss you into the abyss. After an eternity of pain and suffering you finally hit the bottom of the abyss. A voice suddenly summons you. He tells you he can help you get vengance on Kain. You tell him you don't deserve this fate and he replies by telling you that you have no choice. You find the cape that marked you as clan leader and cover up your face to hide the fact that your jaw has disintergrated off your face. You reluctantly agree to his offer to help. You soon discover that instead of blood you hunger fo souls.
PROS:
-Nice length(50-60hrs)
-Responsive controls
-No in-game loading
-Fantastic storyline
-Challenging puzzles
-Pulls out emotions that you normally don't feel in games.(like remorse)
-Fighting controls
-Gaining ablities by killing your enemies
CONS:
-Sometimes puzzles are harder than neccesary
That is all I can tell you without ruining anything. Just try the game and you'll be sure to love it.
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Nostalgia FTW. The game works fine, no errors so far and I played the game for a good three hours and the new save battery works too. The game feels great and it's just like another Pokemon game. The game came in the mail in extremely good condition. The seller said the game's cover sticker is minor scratched but mine didn't have a single scratch or damaged at all. The cartridge it self was clean and surprising little to none scratches or wear on it. It felt like I just bought the game from the store 20 years ago. So this game made feel all the nostalgia and when I turned it on, it sounded fine and it worked fine. And I played it on my gameboy color so even more nostalgia. But the cartridge may vary but it's still worth the money | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game would be ideal for pokemon fans!! : . I am not normally a huge gameboy fan because the graphic ability does not appeal to me. Regardless of this, I am absolutely addicted to one, just to play Pokemon Ruby.
In Australia there has recently been a man who has been awarded a research grant to show how children learn from graphics. Most children actually can learn more playing games like Pokemon Ruby which have strategies and multiple ways to solve small problems to eventually find a way to complete the game, than they may learn in an average class of maths at school.
Who would ever believe that Pokemon and gameboys were actually educational???
I find this game so much better than the old pokemon games, because there seems so much more to do. You can choose to be a girl or a boy (unlike some other pokemon games) and as you journey you make friends and rivals while earning badges, competing against other trainers, and collecting as many pokemon as you can. The graphics still don't impress me alot, but still the game can captivate you as you learn about the huge and creative invention of the pokemon world.
I would strongly recommend this game to pokemon fans, plus anyone who knows a little about pokemon (like myself). Probably not the ideal game for someone who knows nothing about pokemon. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Definitely worth the money. I don't have good vision, and it was very frustrationg playing a game on a regular GBA with no backlight. I tried getting lights that attached onto the system, but the glare was always in my way. I was thinking of getting the Afterburner put in when a miracle happened--Nintendo came out with the SP! You can't get the light put in more professionly than the official company itself. The fliptop lid is very useful for preventing those annoying scratches on the screen. It's small and compact, perfect for traveling. And the recharable battery pack is an added bonus, with even the plug being portable with prongs that fit inside the casing. You can also turn the light off when you don't need it, which is useful in those rare times you can actually see better without it.
The only downside of the SP is the lack of headphone jacks. but that's not really a big deal. Besides, you can get something that allows you to use headphones (I forgot what it's called.) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Party Buzz. Nintendo has really been making some of the biggest strides with oneof the most beloved mascots of all time, Mario. Since his breakout in the 1980's, he has been the most popular characters to have ever made it onto the video game scene. While many games and their systems have all come and gone, the variety Nintendo has pulled off with this plumber has been absolutely amazing. That also has gone the same way with the Mario Party game series as well. It has really made the feelings of mini-games, and the use of interactive boards as a popular tool for all games alike, and the latest in the series makes that case ever more known than before.
Mario Party 6, for the Nintendo Gamecube picks up a better game than it was earlier. This has a amazing amount of video games to try out, and play to your heart desires. There are also several great modes like the welcomed Party Mode, for fantastic multi-player action, and a solo mode that you can play to unlock fantastic games, and try games that you've never played before. The graphics are beautiful, and really live up to the game very nicely. There are so many kinds of games to play, like Odd Card Out, Catch You Letter, and other great games. The system also includes a microphone which is really only useful in 5 games in total. The controls are also really very easy to pick-up on with all the games, and a little bit of practice as well. Yet, it is not really worth it for just one player, so get a partner to join in on the party.
Mario Party 6 is really one of the best Nintendo Gamecube games out there right now. This is purely a must have for all gamers alike. I really suggest this one if you are a gamecube owner. It is just a very fun and challenging game.
Graphics: A
Sound: B+
Control: A-
Fun & Enjoyment: B 1/2+ if you're playing solo; A if you are playing with somebody else
Microphone: B+
Overall: A 1/2- | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hail to the King. Such a tremendous game, it saddens me that there wasn't a US release. If you want to be Godzilla for a day, this is the way to do it. Destroy buildings, cars, tanks, choppers, ships, and spacecraft with the might of the King of the Monsters. You can unlock various Godzillas from the different generations, even Zilla from the '98 Us film (surprisingly he's the best, with speed that makes it nearly impossible to lose). If you order a special japanese Godzilla VMU, you can raise many of the kaiju from the films just like pokemeon, and then battle them on the big screen with friends! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Luke Skywalker of video games. This game is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The fourteen playable characters in the begining are the best. All the new stages, items, characters, and tropheys are so sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you don't have this game already, get it!!!!! The 3d graphics are so good and the charged smash attacks are da bomb!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the all new attack are so cool; and you can do sooooooooooooooooooooo many combos, you no bam, bam, pow, wing and KO. The dodges are sooooo cool, sidestep dodges and midair dodges make you feel like your Neo in the Matrix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Totally Repugnant and Ovely dramatic, LoL this game is just terrible. In Mother 3 you play a bunch of children trying to stop an alien invasion of earth. What the creators of the Earthbound/Mother series failed to realize is that there attempt at making the game incredibly deep by switching out the more standard rpg protangonist for children is they made the game incredibly boring. Send Sephiroth and Cloud in to fix this mess! There is no need for these kids to be doing this. They could make a plenty good game without them. Especially since I was expecting an action game like Ness and Lucas in super smash brothers, but I got this boring adventure game instead! It could have at least been an RPG like Legend of Zelda! They have picked the wrong genre to tell this story in. It would also help if the game wasn't in japanese! I had to scour the internet just to look for the english version Nintendo!
All in all this game is not worth it, just get a vita instead. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Most Dissapointing Game of the Year Award. What a sad way to start the year indeed. As a true Resident Evil fan and an old-time gamer, I expected more from Capcom. But as it turned out, this was the biggest flop in the Resident Evil saga since Dead Aim and Outbreak.
Where to start? First and most important of all is the fact that this is NOT a true survival/horror game despite the veil which has been vested upon it to decieve the gamer. Resident Evil 4 is an action/shooter game.
Graphics: This is an important element in games at this point in video game history, especially since it was released for the Nintendo Gamecube system. The graphics are not as good as you'd might expect. Resident Evil for GC and Resident Evil 0 have better graphics than this game. I would've sacrificed graphics for having a a good Resident Evil game, but RE4 can't even deliver the former, much less a decent game. The camera now navigates with you, however I feel that the fixed camera is much better and much more challenging than its counterpart. It is a key element of Resident Evil; a trademark of the series if you must.
Story: This is NOT a Resident Evil game. The ONLY way to even remotely relate the Resident Evil epic tale to this game is through two of its characters: Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong. This is the only element in the game that relates to Resident Evil. Without these two well known names the game would collapse and its true facade would be exposed and, of course, would have a very different title. Secondly, it lacks the KEY element of Resident Evil: zombies and Umbrella! There are zombie-like creatures in this game but they are being controlled by a cult. Yes, I know what you're thinking, what does this have to do with Resident Evil? Well, absolutely nothing. The plot of the game is as follows:
Leon Kennedy travels to a village in Europe(in Spain) to rescue the President's daughter who was kidnapped by this cult striving for world domination.
Sound like Resident Evil? The setting takes place in a remote, rural area, a castle, and an island. The game gives you the feeling that you are in medieval times, which is fun, except that the story takes place in 2004. Oops! About the only time you realize you're in modern times is in the latter part of the game. The story is only half decent if it stands by itself. It mediocre, simple, and boring.
Gameplay: You can now buy weapons from a mystical, hooded creature with a deformed face, red eyes, claws and a weird sense of humor, who sets up shop everywhere you go and who happens to own every weapon necessary to progress through the game. He(rather one of his buddies) also sets up a shooting range for target practice that is so comical it completely throws out the window the supposed, illusional fear factor of the game. Of course, you'll need money to purchase firearms, surely enough you can find money scattered throughout the land and by killing villagers and other creatures. You can even customize weapons by buying stats and adding parts to your guns. Oh and the game plays in a wide-screen video format; like a movie, wow... The main problem with gameplay is the fact that you are LED by the hand throughout the entire game. Long gone are the days where you scanned through a room or area searching for items, this game tells you when to press the A button for items or to jump, duck, etc. You are able to make decisions during cut scenes by franatically smashing the A button, or A+B or L+R...Oh how challenging!
The puzzles are elementary-school like--simple as the come. Let me give you and example: Take 4 foods; bread, meat, dessert, and a glass of wine. Let the game tell you the order in which they must stand by doing an analogy of life--from birth until death--and set up a shooting range with the pictures of these foods and let you shoot them in the correct order. The game even helps you out when you are to insert a key item into a hole, with key items such as circle emblems and recessions in the wall with the same shape, it would be a shame not to be able to figure out where it goes. The menu even opens up automatically and points you to the item you are to use. This game is not challenging in this area.
Your mission: The main mission of the game is to rescue the president's daughter, so everything revolves around this prime objective, making the game boring. The bosses are very easy as you are given the opportunity to purchase a rocket launcher at any point in the game; again, mediocre. Even using upgradable weapons proves to be easy. Heck, I defeated the final boss with my trusty shotgun and two giant...err I don't want to spoil it.
This game took a complete 180 degree turn and many of the the new elements are creative but THEY ARE NOT "RESIDENT EVIL". I think this is the major flaw of the game, that it should not have been called Resident Evil 4 because of its separation from the parameters set by the series. Under a different title this game could have been more suitable for release, unfortunately, it won't enjoy much success for a long time. A good title for this game could've been "The President's Daughter" or "The Cult: The story of a guy named Leon who travels to a village to rescue the President's Daughter but has nothing to do with Resident Evil."
This game reminds me of every other action game out there, it is like a freak cross between Primal, Maximo, Splinter Cell, or any of your typical action-shooters. It also borrows many elements from Resident Evil:Dead Aim. What's worse of all is that the game ending leaves the plot open to continuation, so we can probably expect to see more of this piece of mediocrity.
Change might be good but only when it's for the best, unfortunaltely this is not the case with Resident Evil 4. The true Resident Evil 4 was Resident Evil Code:Veronica X as it is a direct sequel to previous Resident Evil games. This just-released RE4 adds very little, if anything at all, to the story. Also, this games DOES NOT "fix any other problems that Resident Evil had" as another reviewer said, because it had not one worth mentioning. What problems? Camera angles? Get used to it. Too difficult to avoid enemy attacks? Not enough ammo? Not enough health items? If you can't handle the TRUE Resident Evil games then they are not for you.
If we were to rank all Resident Evil titles ever released from best to worst, RE4 would be at the bottom.
I highly recommend you AVOID this game if you are a Resident Evil gaming veteran or a fan of suvival horror.
Save your money. You've been warned. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Swing Batter Batter Swing..........................FORE. Played this game on N64 wasn't much fun. Played a demo of this at F.Y.E. Was Mr. Kong. Weird seeing a gorilla (not to mention dinosoaur)playing golf. Neverthless,I bought this game and you know what, I may have one controller but the game is still fun dammit and let's not forget the graphics, Wow.. It's getting great reviews as well.
Bottom line, what do you have to lose buy purchasing this game? And if you like Mario then it's not a hard decision to make. At least he and Luigi can relax w/o any trouble.
Princess Peach is one hot babe as well. I know I know I'm a sick twisted person. :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent Game. P>I picked up WSB2k2 yesterday, everything you were waiting for and then some - fielding, 8 modes of play, online, graphics are gorgeous, announcer improved, etc.
Very, very cool - I had 2k1, worst game ever for gameplay and presentation reaons (how can a baseball game that has no fielding and a habit of sending baserunners on flyballs be considered good by any of you?)
2k2 makes up for it. I promise.
A couple annoying things - it is kinda hard to figure out how to start games in season, you have to go to the calender and then skip ahead (simulate) until the next game, even if the time between is days off.
The announcer is much much better, but still annoying after a couple games, but at least you can turn him off (the p.a. announcer can stay on and is very good)
a couple problems that i haven't figured out yet - the computer scored a run on a 2 out flyball that i caught because their man got home before i caught the ball - that ain't right, hopefully it was a one time glitch.
When I pinch hit for the pitcher, you have to then substitute out the pinch hitter or he will take the mound - kinda funny seeing augie oejeda pitching 50 mph meatballs though.
Overall, rock and roll. Buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Sims. The Sims Bustin' Out is one of my favorite video games. Having beaten the game at least 3 times (I'll tell you, it took me forever!) by finishing all of the different careers, etc. I had a lot of fun with it. What makes this game the most fun in my opinion is that you can actually get around and move to different locations with vehicles. This was fun to unlock new vehicles and drive to the new locations in the game. My younger siblings liked it as well. My favorite house was Casa Caliente, a new house in which Randy and Paisley live. I would suggest getting into the movie star career or fashion career. This game is great, and it's worth every penny! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fire Emblem, an Epic for All Players. Fire Emblem (known as Fire Emblem: The Blazing Sword in Japan) is very possibly one of the greatest games of all time. What's even better, it's a portable game that you can carry around with you.
Fire Emblem is a game that falls under a category of games called "strategy Role-playing-games" or "strategy RPG". This genre has lots of great games, which includes Final Fantasy Tactics, but Fire Emblem blows all other games in the category out of the water. In a strategy RPG, you move around your characters on a battlefield that has a grid, and you fight your opponents accordingly. Whenever you attack, the game looks like a little cut-scene where the two units do battle. Most of the time you try and wipe out the opposing force or blast your way through them to the target space.
As good as all of this sounds, it's gets even better. Lots of little twists in the battles make you rethink your strategies, if a character dies, they're gone forever, so you try to avoid having one of your own units killed, and certain specifications and requirements force you to change your plot of action.
If that's not a good enough game for ya, there's an INCREDIBLE storyline to the game that is very engaging and keeps you playing until the end, which is epic.
There's a host of characters, topping out at more than thirty, and this game will definitely eat up your free-time. What's even better, it's portable, which means you can pull it out anywhere and keep playing, and keep playing, and keep playing. With three difficulty levels and very helpful first few chapters, this game is never too hard or too easy for anyone.
One of the best games out there, a must have for any gamer, reader, or anyone at all. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My absolute favorite game of all time. This was the first RPG game I ever played, back when I first purchased the Gameboy Advance. Since then Ive picked it up and played it countless times. I know all the cheats, secrets, and tactics. The only reason I rated it 4 out of 5 instead of the full 5 is that its not a particularly complex game. The dungeons are quite simple, and in no way is a Walkthrough necessary to get through any of them (though you may want to check out some FAQs for the secret gallery pictures, cards, equipment sets, Protector Cave, etc.). If you want something more complex like Zelda or even Final Fantasy, you may find this to be a little too simple and easy. However, what really sets this game apart from any other RPG out there is the superior plot, character development, character relationships, and even the music. You fall in love with these characters and when they face adversities you really feel for them. There really aren't many other games out there that actually immerse you in the story and make the characters important to you. No matter how easy the game might be, I never tire of going through the storyline and playing the game through over and over. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A major rush job. Well, the graphics are amazing and the batter pitcher interface is smooth and well thought out. The rest, however, should have been worked on a little more.
The greatest strength is by far the pitcher batter match-up. When playing against another player, the game simulates reality very well. The pitcher can set up the batter like in a real baseball game. You can throw a fast ball high and tight, and then fake the batter by going low and inside with a change up.
The biggest problem I have is that about half of all at-bats are pop-ups to the infield. The rest are harmless grounders or strikeouts. This game is incredibly difficult to hit with, and makes it lack really any playability.
Other problems are that stats are not readily available at the end of a game, the sound is reminiscent of a bad Genesis game, controlling runners is a pain, and there is not much control on defense.
This game is like an untested prospect, lots of potential, but not really ready for the big time. Best to wait for World Series 2002, if the Dreamcast can survive that long. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great old school action with a couple touch ups. This is not a new game. There are new FEATURES, but don't expect anything new except the multiplayer mario brothers.
That being said, THIS GAME IS GOOD STUFF. Multiplayer is just good hilarious fun. It's evil at times, you can wipe out friends by: 1.) picking them up and throwing them at enemies. e-VIL.
2.) Getting a star powerup from the garbage can. You can run into them and hurt them. This is hilarious as well.
Yes, you can jump in a garbage can and pick around for stuff, sometimes rewarding you with a star, sometimes with a dead fish, sometimes a pow box. Sadly, you cannot hit friends with the fish. The garbage can is a wrong thing. WRONG I TELL YOU!!! Don't play with 3 or more people, they will conspire and throw you in the can. When you are in the can, and somebody is standing on the lid, you're out of luck. Don't be mean, or you will get ganged up on. This adds a silly team-ish aspect to multiplayer.
The voices from the characters are fun, and add just enough to make you laugh.
Among the other new things in the "super mario 2" side of the cart are "coin chase" where you capture 5 coins from each world.
Also, there's yoshi's challenge, which sends you back to the worlds to find 2 eggs per world. I think these are feeble attempts to make a good game more replayable. I'm suckered, I'm chasing all the coins I can.
Finally, NINTENDO HAS STATED THEY WILL RELEASE SUPER MARIO ADVANCE 2, 3, AND WARIO LAND 4.
If you didn't like this game when it came out 15 years ago, not much has changed. For those who grew up with it, it's GREAT NOSTALGIA and QUALITY GAMEPLAY we know and love. Add in QUAAAAAALITY MULTIPLAYER, and you have a great ... buy. This one is a tough decision. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Something for everyone. All I have to say is this is probably the most fun of all the Resident Evil games. If you're new to the Resident Evil series, this is a good game to start with. With new features allowing you to carry over items from previous playthroughs, one in game minigame and two seperate minigames featuring some classic Resident Evil characters, the game's replay value is outstanding.
Many complaints center around the lack of difficulty. That may seem so for hardcore gamers but as a recreational gamer, I found it to be more than challenging enough. Once you clear the game on easy mode, you unlock Pro mode which is very challenging. Other complaints appear to be those dissatified with the change in format from the traditional Resident Evil games. I found the change refreshing. Many of the new features solved problems with previous games in this series and presented new challenges.
Capcom made great efforts to present the people and weapons as realistically as possible and the result is a game that makes you feel part of the action. The best are the realistic reloading of various weapons (my personal favorite is the Broken Butterfly).
All in all, this is a great game and a must have for any true Resident Evil fan. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Oh my god. This is the the worst excuse for a baseball game I have played in a long time. The graphics are obviously great, but that is all. The announcer sounds like a robotic dork, the crowd is a mess, it looks like a bunch of blobby sprites, and the gameplay is absolutely horrible. This is supposed to be a next generation game, yet you can't even control your fielder's! You choose which base to through to after they've missed the ball and jogged to pick it up, this is the very worst baseball game in terms of gamelpay that you can buy, period. The graphics do not make up for it. Avoid this game like the plague unless you like staring at nice player models on pause. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A fair warning from an old school Marvel fan. When the word came out about Marvel Nemesis I couldn't help to feel this could be a very promising Marvel game. Who wouldn't? The press release (yeah I should know better) made it look great: 15 or more playable heros from several camps not just one: Avengers, X men, Spiderman and the Thing. So far so good. The team EA put together to produce this game looked good on paper also.
Could this be the game that put some of my favorite Marvel comic heros to life on the screen with a good story line, clean graphics and player models, good sound and a great combat/fighting engine? NO. NO. NO. This is nothing but a brilliant marketing plan that made a few investors some money before the word got out that this game is terrible.
I honestly tried to give this game a chance. I tried it for several hours and it was the biggest disappointment in something that had all the potential to be a great title. If you feel like making a few snickering rich guys richer buy this game so they can take even more more money with them all the way to Switzerland while laughing that they duped you bad.
DO TRUST the reviews out there online. Most of them tell the truth about this game. But before bought it I found ONE review from what appeared to be an old schooler like me. He like me didn't want to spend countless hours memorizing key combos and moves. He wanted to get in the game to play as quickly as possible. He like me didn't want to comb through a player's guide for hours before starting. It made sense.
But heres the truth:
Graphics are horrible. What are these people smoking that give the graphics for this game 4.5 out of 5? From even the online mainstream reviewers.
Sound: Not bad
Playability: Worthless. Repeated scenes. Camera mechanics are horrible!
Shame on you Marvel for allowing this sham to use your label. Your heros should revolt and attack the Marvel building for allowing this junk to promise so much and deliver this mess. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Game in the EA series. This is the best hockey game in EA's series. Some would say that later games like NHL 97 or NHL 98 were the best in the 16 bit era, that the "later" the games got the "better" they got, but I completely disagree. Not only do I feel that that NHLPA 93 has the best graphics in EA's 16 bit series, but by far the best gameplay. Pucks bounce around unpredictably, and the ONLY hockey game in the series with the guts to add not only fighting but also BLOOD!! NHL 94 is considered the best by many due to the addition of "one-timers" and "goalie control", but truth be told you'll have more fun without these options as it makes the game more challenging and fun. Plus the gameplay in NHL 94 does not compare to that of NHLPA 93, one timers and goalie control or not. We all know the DEBACLE that was NHL 95, and NHL 96-98 were way too fast and the gameplay was subpar compared to NHLPA 93. Judge for yourself, buy all the games and you will see. Get hooked with the greatest intro to a sports video game ever, and have a blast down nostalgia lane with NHLPA 93, the greatest hockey game ever created!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Two GBA classics in one package. Pretty much anytime Castlevania makes an appearance on a hand held, you know it's going to be sweet. This double pack features both Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance and Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow; two of the best games to ever be released for the GBA. In Harmony of Dissonance, you play a descendent of the Belmont clan, armed with your trusty whip, while Aria of Sorrow takes place in the future. In both games, you storm a foreboding castle and take on hordes of murderous monsters and beasts as you navigate through the labyrnth-like castle. The graphics, sound, and control in both games are superb 2-D blasts, and are two of the best Castlevania games ever designed. If you missed out on both games when they were first released, consider this your second chance to pick them up, and if you're still holding on to your GBA and are craving some fantastic side scroller action, look no further. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You'll Love It Or Hate It. This game is stunning. The graphics are amazing. The scope and freedom of the story is addictive. The genius of Nintendo. This and Metroid Prime are the greatest games of all time. My only major complaint was that some of the puzzles are difficult, if not impossible, to figure out without a walkthru guide explaining where you are and what you're supposed to be doing. Without a walkthru guide you wouldn't know you're supposed to stop at Location AB to collect item 1-2 before going on to Location EF. This makes for a lot (a lot!) of back-tracking to get required items. And some of the puzzles are just really random. There is really no way to know your supposed to stand in the middle of a bridge and set it on fire to drop done a level. My only other MAJOR complaint is the 45 pages of text you have to read before moving on to the next challenge. First, I don't want to spend that much time reading; second it's kind of poorly written. I wouldn't mind reading five pages of text if it wasn't so, um, bad. But aside from all that I still give this game a perfect score. Go out and get it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Capcom vs. SNK. When Street Fighter 2 came out for Super Nintendo, I was all over it!! The buttons were simple and, with the help of my little brother, the moves were easy to execute.
Now here comes Capcom vs. SNK for the Gamecube. The only reason why I picked this up was because I loved the Street Fighter game and there were more people to fight. I was so excited as I put the CD into the console, awaiting to fight.
After configuring the controls and much tutoring from my little brother, I got adjusted to it. I then realized that either there are so many buttons that you need to use to execute special moves or this controller is so complicated. Even after configuring the buttons, it's still difficult. The arcade mode is terrible!! Come on!! You only fight 8 to 10 people? There's almost 50 people in the game and you only fight 8?? I play the Survival mode for a different challenge.
The grooves and the modes are even more complicated.
If you like fighting games where you have to use a million buttons to execute a move, then this is your game. Otherwise, I think the game is OK. I don't think that the Gamecube controller is suitable for this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A definite Christmas goodie for teens and adults. Metroid Prime has been one of the most pleasurable games I've ever experienced for the Nintendo Game Cube, since I first got my Game Cube. The graphics are excellent, the sounds are vibrant, and the gameplay is remarkable. The story is a bit vague if you've never played any Metroid Games before, but for old school Metroid fans, the game is a must-have. The controls are a bit difficult compared to other games, but you get to used to it very fast. It's not really a first person-shooter, the way it's categorized, but more of an epic adventure. The fact that you can recieve special prizes for having both Prime for the Cube, and Fusion for the GBA (Game Boy Advance) is a very nice feature. And the opening scene is a very good way to learn the controls and basics of the game, aside from starting the storyline for the rest fo the game.
I recommend this game not only to adventure game fans, or Samus Fans, but to all gameplayers evrywhere!
Game On!
---boricua_in_cali. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NINTENDO COMES THROUGH ONCE AGAIN. I just bought an Onyx SP and a Mario Bros. 3 game yesterday at my local KBToys, and I must say I'm impressed. Many companies have tried to make handhelds before (I hear even Playstation is coming out with one -- jeez), but Nintendo is the only company that is preffered by ACTUAL GAMERS. I mean, sure I'm pretty upset about my old GBA gathering dust somewhere in my personal junkyard, but the GBA really was quite a problem. I mean, after only a week the screen was cracked and smuged, and once it was night out I couldn't see what I was doing. I tried to fix this by buying a Pelican Light/Shield, but the thing kept falling off and leaving a blue tint on my screen. But just when I thought I had lost, here it is -- the SP!!!!
PROS:
Sidelit screen that completly illuminates your gameplay
Clamshell design folds-down, making less annoying, horrible looking scratches on your screen
Rechargable battery saves money on buying batteries
Cool design and colors (Especially Onyx)
CONS:
Screen collects dust quickly for some reason
No headphone jack (which isn't really a problem since the stereo sound of the SP is phenominal)
Smaller L-R buttons
RECOMENDED GAMES:
Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Four Swords
Mario Advance
Mario Bros. 3
Metroid Fusion
Legacy of Goku II
all Tony Hawk games
Final Fantasy Tactics
Draognball Z Taiketsu
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Sacred Cards
all Golden Sun games | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pokemon Leaf Green. These games are great for the gameboy advance, being that they last for ages before the kids can get bored with them as there are so many levels and different pokemon to battle and collect. The downside, and it's a big one, is that there's so much content, the gameboy advance cannot deal with it. If it's not the content, then it's the game itself as it crashes on a regular basis which has caused many tears to be shed as pokemon and level achievements have been totally wiped. This seems to be the problem with a few of the pokemon GBA games. This game however has been played on the nintendo DS lite with no problems. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
they seem like quality glasses. Well, i have had and used them for about 12 hour now. Keep that in mind while reading this.
Pros -
They do what they said they will. Glare is significantly reduced, i do not get eye strain, eyes doesnt dry out, reduce blue lights etc.
I do not find any structural flaws, they seem like quality glasses, similar to sunglasses.
Cons-
These things squeeze my head like no other. I have a decently small head but these things hurt. Forget wearing earphones over them. They squeeze so hard.
I wear glasses because I cannot see things far away. On the computer I do not have to wear them because i can see things fine. However, when i put on these gunnars, for whatever reason, my vision becomes slightly more blurry and makes me lean in maybe an inch more than usual.
I would give them a 7/10 MOSTLY because of how tight these things squeeze my head. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
By far, one of the best games on the Gamecube, period. Poor, poor Gamecube... it came behind the Xbox and especially the PS2 during the 6th generation of games, in terms of sales that is, because it was deemed as a "kiddy" console. This game in particular is certainly not "kiddy" at all - FAR from it! After all, why wouldn't it be rated T? :P F-Zero GX is not just one of the best racing games for the console, but like its SNES and N64 predecessors, it is also a quite difficult game.
Gameplay is very similar to F-Zero X on the Nintendo 64 - you pick between more than 30 vehicles, each with their own stats and pilots, and race against 29 opponents at super high speeds without your vehicle getting toast or flying off course in the end. But it's not just getting to the finish line, you're also able to attack your opponents and eliminate them! Of course, they'll do the same to you, especially in higher difficulties. And after the first lap, you can boost to get yourself more speed, but don't do it too much, because it costs a good chunk of energy. Fortunately, you can go through pit areas when you find that your energy gauge is about to be empty. Run out of energy and you take another hit, and oh I don't have to tell you! :P You'll also be able to adjust your vehicle's acceleration/top speed before every race.
There's a number of game modes for players to choose from. There's grand prix where you compete for the most points within 5 tracks. There are 5 cups - 3 right from the get go, and 2 being unlockable. You do have lives in this mode though (they're the star counter at the bottom left of the screen). There's a way to get more, but you'll have to master the art of attacking other racers for that! And the higher the difficulty, the less lives you start out with. There's also time attack, multiplayer, and practice modes, which are self explanatory. There's even a story mode where you play as Captain Falcon! Here, you'll be doing missions, such as gaining capsules as you practice for the upcoming F-Zero grand prix, racing for 1st place in a bet race, saving Jody from an exploding power plant, among others. But be warned, most of the story mode missions are no walk in the park, even on the normal setting, and ESPECIALLY all of them on very hard!
Other modes include pilot profiles, viewing replays of past races, and customization. In customization, you can make your own vehicles by putting together custom parts. You'll put together 3 parts - body, cockpit, and booster, and you can test drive your vehicle to see if you like it. If you've played Mario Kart 7 before, you'll find it's very similar to how in that game, you're always able to customize your kart to your liking. You can also change your vehicle's colors, and put up to 4 custom-made emblems. You can even purchase more custom vehicle parts, other premade vehicles, and other content in the F-Zero shop, by using tickets you get while you play the game.
Graphically speaking, the game looks amazing! I even think the game still looks great today. The game has very good track design, as well, and the soundtrack is just plain awesome! My favorite track themes are Aeropolis and Cosmo Terminal. The only real negative thing I can say about the game is how you progress through the story mode. When you finish a chapter, the next one appears in the F-Zero shop, and you have to purchase it with your tickets. Why not just unlock the next chapter when you finish the one preceding it? :/
F-Zero GX also had an arcade equivalent called F-Zero AX, and if you were lucky enough to have one at your arcade, you could take your memory card, plug it in, and you'll be able to gain tickets for your GX game, and unlock vehicles exclusive to AX. Unfortunately for me, though, I never got to experience that. :(
Bottom line, F-Zero GX rocks. The brutal difficulty alone is a good indication that it isn't exactly for everyone, but if you're a fan of racing games and own a Gamecube (or a Wii that plays Gamecube games), do yourself a favor and pick it up if you haven't already, you will not regret it!
Final score - 9.5/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
not a bad rpg. baten kaitos is a great game put down by voice acting ok it is terrible {especialy xelha} but the game i think is good enough to the point you just ignore it it plays well looks great whats not to like except the voice acting.player embark on an adventure with six heroes to stop an evil god being resurected ok the story sounds cliched {a flaw far more commen in rpg's even among the more uniqueones} but suprisingly its not at all the characters are much more complex than you think at the beginning. baten kaitos is a great game and if you have a game cube buy it its very enjoyable but if you have ps2 as well buy final fantasyx thats still the king of all rpg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
4Kids TV voice actors suck.... baaaaaaad. This game is not bad. The only problems I have is the awkward turning in the opposite direction then where I was supposed to hit my enemy. Yes One Piece first appeared on 4kids so the voice actors did not match them, however Funamation's version voice actors did and did well. It is not because I am used to the FUnimation version I compared them both and 4kids voices just suck... next is the story mode not to bad but not enough... It shouldn't even be called a story mode... More like Arcade Mode seriously such a misleading conception... thats it other then that I give this a 3/5 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome system, but games are somewhat lacking. The Nintendo Gamecube, as a system, is better than PS2, and can almost match X-Box, but the games may be limited, unless you have a good open mind. Many people say "the games are too childish", sure, I can understand that. But that doesn't mean even game is kiddy junk like Super Monkey Ball. Just check out Metroid Prime, Rogue Squadron II (and Rebel Strike), Super Smash Brothers: Melee, and Enternal Darkness, all great games. Sure, some games may be the cheesiest things ever, but most of the GCN's games are classics. NOTE: Lay off Zelda: Wind Waker, that is a very good game being turned into a kiddie game...not a good choice to buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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