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Good GAme. I bought this game for my 17 year old autistic son's birthday, he like surfing You tube and allways coming up with games he wants,this usually means a game that hasn't be made in years. I found this game on Amazon "used" with no box or instructions which was ok for him. The game came in a timely matter, it was packed in a box taped to a cardboard square. My son didn't care that it didn't have a regular box , he just wanted the game. As for the game itself I do not play but my son played it all day of his birthday, it must be a hard game because he will fuss about it and throwed the gameboy down on the bed. If I remember the orginal game you did not have a save, if you died you started over from the begining of the game, so I think it is the same for this game from my son's reaction to it. I would buy from them again, game came as advertised. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game Overall. I really do like this game, but I have my issues with it. The game begins a little slow, and you have to complete a few dungeons before the real story starts. However, the middle of the game will have you on the edge of your seat waiting for the next turn of events. The story follows Collette, the "chosen" of a land that has fallen into decay, Lloyd, a young, rash swordsman who was raised by a dwarf, and Genis, a genius elf magician. In order to bring prosperity back, they must unlock spirit seals while avoiding capture by the Desians, a race which uses humans as slaves. As usual for a tales game, there are many unexpected story twists and interesting characters, which create a unique (from other series anyways) experience.
Pros:
-Unexpected storyline
-Great characters
-Long game
-Lots of replay value for perfectionists (and many characters to learn to play as)
-Awesome real time battle style
-Beautiful colors and scenery
-Easy to navigate
-You can see the enemies on the map, so you can avoid them
Meh:
-Has oddly religious overtones for the first part of the game
-Synopsis is helpful, but tends to be wordy and doesn't always tell you what to do next
-Multiplayer is possible, but camera always focuses on first player, so other people can't see what's going on
Cons:
-Dungeons get long and annoying
-At times story becomes a checklist of items to collect
-Sometimes you have no clue what you're supposed to be doing
-Linear battle line, meaning you can't just run anywhere you want in battle
Overall, this is a fantastic game, especially when considering how long ago it was made. However, I do prefer Tales of the Abyss for the PS2, and would recommend it over Symphonia. But if you're looking for a story-based RPG to play on your old Gamecube or Wii, pick this up and you won't be disappointed as long as you give it a chance. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Treasure! I Love You. This game rocks. Its not as good as its Sega console big brother but its still on of the best 2D portable games. This game is developed by a independant Japanese developer named Treasure that is know for hard-core shooters with extreme difficulty. This game lives up to the reputation. Its hard, but will still have you crawling back for more. The bright colorful graphics are great and the sound is top notch. Control are tight wich is a must have for these games. This game finds its way into my DS alot even though Ive beat it at least a hundred times. Any fans of Contra out there just go ahead and buy this game now. Its money well spent. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Well done. Metroid Prime was a great experience, especially after reading Orson Scott Card's "Xenoxide", sequel to "Speaker for the Dead", sequel to "Ender's Game". "Xenocide" include genetic manipulation, big science words, and the survival of an entire race depending on the mutation of a deadly virus.
Metroid Prime looks a lot like how I pictured "Xenocide". THe graphics are what did the trick. These have to be the most beautiful graphics I've ever seen in a GameCube game. Awesome.
The story is a bit bland, and it gets old simply searching for new weapons and artifiacts and the like. Your adrenaline will pump in the beginning, but after a while the game is only exciting when you're fighting something big.
Mostly what you do is find a new weapon, use it to open a new area, fight a boss, get a new weapon, use it to open a new area, fight a boss, get a new weapon..... it just becomes old.
Combat in this game is thrilling. The graphics help every step of the way. But, because of the bland story, the combat starts to get old, too.
Maybe it's because I'm not much of an adventure game person, maybe it's because the Zelda series did a much better job in adding a good story to the whole "find-sometihng-new-to-move-on" idea, but I couldn't give Metroid Prime that fifth star. The graphics are good, though. Really good. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
time -vs- money ratio very effective. I am a 24 year old wargame fanatic, so i picked this game up expecting quite a bit. It did not disappoint at all. The levels are extremely fun and there are even 4 hidden levels that you play if you meet certain qualifiers. And for those who finish the game and think they know everything there is to know about the game (and strategy in general), there is also another, harder campaign you can go through. Combine that with a really cool interface for buying new maps in-game and unlocking new Commanding Officers (they have unique abilities you can use when you either lose a bunch of units or kill a bunch of the enemies') makes this game really great. There is also a War Room that you can get into and play extra maps in (after you purchase a few of them). The multiplayer is really good and if you only have one game pack, you can still link up and play with up to 3 other people. It's kind of a chopped down version that doesn't give you much options, but if you are trying to sell a friend on buying it, that's the best way. My record for selling someone on this game was 7 hours. We played the chopped down link game and he thought the game really ..... (I won though). So I told him to play it single player while I played Mario Kart and he didn't stop for 6 hours. He went and bought it after I took the cartridge away from him. Hours and hours of gameplay (50 at least if you want to unlock all the characters) and for only 30 bucks, it's a great game for the person on a budget. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
3 modern classics. Cluedo: Use the clues to find out who killed the host of Tudor mansion, in which room and using which weapon. This is not a game for younger children, they will very likely find it boring and hard to get.
Battleship: Place your naval fleet, then sink that of your opponent before you lose your ships. A classic.
Risk: A strategy classic. Place your troups and fight your neighbours to conquer the world.
I think it's a nice little collection of modern classics. Although only 3 games in one, it's worth it for Risk alone! It's always nice to do a match of Battleship. Personally I'm not a big fan of Cluedo, but if you are, know that this adaptation is well done. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game with only a few complaints. As with the other Sega Sports football titles for Dreamcast, this game delivers the same smooth gameplay and ease of controls. All of the Division I-A teams are here, all with beautifully rendered uniforms and stadiums. But, I have a few problems with the game. First of all, you wear your away jerseys at home and home jerseys away; I know it's not a big deal, but it's kind of aggrevating, especially when you see how much detail went into the game and Sega missed this. Next, the band (no matter what team you are) plays the same 5 songs over and over and over. My biggest problem with this game is that when the game wants you to lose, you lose. Uncontrollable dropped passes, fumbles, and interceptions become rampant on your team when the dreamcast has had enough. Overall though, the positive outweighs the negative in this sure-to-be Sega classic. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You might like it, but I didn't. To be fair, I haven't seen the movie yet, so I can't be too critical of this game. That doesn't mean it wasn't an unpleasing experience for me.
The BAD: The missions are so bland I literally went straight to bed after completing them (Examples include finding photographs, looking for random people, etc). Some of the dumbest enemies and obstacles imaginable must be avoided (ex: pressurized air, rats, business men, drops of water). Your starting weapon is either toilet paper, dentures, or chewing gum. With the exception of Level 3-2, the game is far too easy. Even the bosses are so easy that Justin Bieber could kill them (the final boss's main attacks are floating handkerchiefs). Very little use of puzzle solving or anything using your brain. No character voices, just dialogue from the movie. Overly complicated password system replaces saving.
The GOOD: The graphics are impressive given the GBA's limitations. Very fluent and easy-to-use controls. Appears to follow its source material fairly well, even when the missions suck. Despite my hatred of it, the music is decent.
Overall, this game is a bland, uncreative mess that didn't need to be made. However, some people might find something to like about it, so you can give it a try. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Paramount game of horror. Okay, to start things off, I would like to note the graphics of this game. They are, by far, the best that I have seen, next to Gran Turismo 4, if not better. I would sit and watch the surroundings of the game, the hair waves, the jacket, gun strap, and the character himself, making the graphics awsome. Gameplay, I just cannot stop playing the game, when you aim, the camera moves in over the right shoulder and a red sight comes on, plus the character moves the gun around slightly, a very nice effect. Landscaping, very true to life, spooky, bloody, and you almost never know when you will be attacked, but like all video games, it can never be completely true to life, a very good effort none the less. Artificial Intelligiance, remarkable, but not perfect, the infected humans are very smart, but when they run at you they will slow down right before they reach you and take about 3 to 4 seconds to attack while slowly walking ever closer, they do and will attack in swarms as well so stock up on weapons and ammo because you WILL need it. Over all, a great, fun, spooky game filled with grousome horrors and demented villiagers, that will keep you coming back for more. Happy Hunting. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The BEST thing that EVER happened to me. This game changed my life for the better! This is evidence of video games being a positive influence! It has been a dream of mine for some time to be a race car driver and this stroke of genius, has allowed me to feel as though i am living my dream! Right now the only thing that would complete my life is to meet the individual who created this masterpiece. I am a very avid gamer and I do not doubt that he is a fasinating human being, an artist if you will!! I, Kristen ... may never be a "real" race car driver but, because of 4 Wheel Thunder i sure feel like i'm behind the wheel! Thanks 4 Wheel Thunder, you've made me a VERY happy woman! EVERYTHING about this game rules! I truly don't know where i would be without this game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mine at last. I bought this as a gift for a friend a couple of years ago. It got a lot of milliage and he used it quite a bit. Still in great working condition, it is now mine. (My friend bought himself an Gameboy Advanced SP).
Now, this is a pretty good item, especially if you want to use it in conjunction with the GameCube (It makes Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles quite a bit more fun. Note: You only use this on that game when playing multi-player; but it is necessary to have if you are playing multi-player).
Now for the big question: Is it worth $30 more dollars to get a cooler gameboy that is backlit? I think the answer is yes. Especially if you are considering buying this for a friend or child, go with SP. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A wonderful experience. I never thought Metroid could be revived with lush, 3-D graphics. I thought the Metroid series was dead, especially after Metroid:Fusion, a game that goes against everything that is Metroid.
Boy was I wrong.....
Metroid Prime is one of the greatest games I have ever had the fortune of playing. Even though the graphics are 3-D, and beautiful, it still retains everything that made Metroid and Super Metroid masterpieces, it still has the feeling of being on a desolate, isolated planet, waging an epic war against the space pirates with a one-manned army that is Samus. Before Metal Gear, and as far as my research goes, even before the first Zelda game, there was Samus. It is hard to believe that with the high standards of Metroid fans, Metroid Prime was still as much a success as it was, and is. I can't really comment on whether this game is as good as Metroid or Super Metroid, because those games were 2-d, and this is 3-d, thus it would be unfair. However, this is one of the greatest games of all time, and here is why...
Graphics-99/100 Wow, Retro Studios really outdid themselves. The graphics are absolutely gorgeous, better than anything I have seen to date. As much as I hate to admit it, graphics have always played a major role in Metroid games. The first Metroid for NES had amazing , groundbreaking graphics, with excrutiating details in the backrounds. Remember the purple, orb like things in Norfair in the original Metroid? That is what I am talking about. The only problem I have with Metroid Prime, if I had to think of one, would be that the surroundings aren't as creepy as the other games in the series. Tallen Overworld is reminiscent of the first Turok game for N64, just with Metroid flavor. The Phazon Mines and Magmoor Caverns bring in a pretty good atmosphere, but I wasn't a huge fan of the Phendrana Drifts environments, I think they were a little too typical for a Metroid game. Even so, even the Phendrana Drifts environments look beautiful, if not 100 % Metroid. But the thing abaout the Metroid series I guess, is that they always do groundbraking things. Super Metroid took the original and blew it out of the water, and Metroid Prime doesn't disappoint at all. I think the graphics in this game are about as good as they could possibly ever have been, and I couldn't as for better. The beams also look pretty awesome, and still stand by the classic Metroid beams.
Music/sound- 95/100 Definitely wonderful in this aspect as well. The music is very atmospheric and sets the tone almost all of the game. The music, in my opinion, isn't quite the dark, atmospherically beautiful masterpiece that was Super Metroid, but it definitely sets the tone and gets it done when it has to. I particularly like the Tallen Overworld , Phendrana Drifts , and Chozo Ruins themes. The music is much more electro sounding than other Metroid games, but still is quite an aural pleasure. Oh yeah, the Meta Ripley theme is pretty awesome as well (basically a remake of the original Ridley theme from Super Metroid, one of my all time favorite Metroid themes.
Controls- 100/100 Brilliant, the c- pad works great as a beam switcher, and the control pad switches the visors. Every single controller set- up is flawless, and Samus controlls as good as ever, now able to lock on and even do side dashes.
Overall- 98/100 This game is as close to perfection as it gets these days, and is worth it for everyone to buy, especially since it is only about 15-20 bucks. Buy it, you won't regret it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best handheld games ever. Completing a Fire Emblem game is like taking care of a bonsai tree; painstaking but spiritually rewarding. Anyone familiar with a Fire Emblem game knows two things about the series: it's an SRPG and when your characters die, they die permanently. And so you must carefully cultivate your tree, your party, making sure none of the branches, characters, break, die horribly, prematurely. By in large this isn't an especially difficult process as you can make use of the weapon triangle to keep your people going.
Now the weapon triangle refers to the relationship each general weapon type has with one another. Swords perform better against axes, axes are better against spears and spears are better against swords. These differences and bonuses are reflected through apre -battle window that's tells you the probable outcome of the attack you're about to launch. Magic in the game follows suit in a similar triangle though the more recent games on theGamecube and Wii have dropped one of the arcana which sadly clips that. Plot for these games has never been a highlight. Instead, the gameplay itself is always the primary draw. Even characterization tends to take a back seat to battle as you mature your character's relationships with conversations that may occur when you place specific characters next to one another in combat. Of course there are several different kinds of units and each is allowed to wield only certain kinds of weapons.
The first Fire Emblem I played was, in turn, the first to come out in the US. Although, in truth, it was around the eighth or so in the series and the second on theGameboy Advance. Well, I'll be biased here because it was my first, blush, but regardless many consider this entry rather highly as I do. My primary joy when playing the Fire Emblem games would be the battle animations when you launch an attack. Watching little 2D sprites tear into each other is very satisfying. While I've only dabbled in the other games I've preferred the cast of this game the most. They were all the most entertaining, specifically the lead heroes. Eliwood , Hector and Lynn, extra emphasis on Hector, are great noble characters and, from what I've seen in other games, rather typical of Fire Emblem heroes. Even so, I care for them the most even if they are, as my love is for them, rather shallow.
Now as an SRPG, the game runs just fine, nothing extra special but it functions well. Against, as said before, the battle animations are the most visually appealing part of the game next to the portraits. That would then be the first problem I had, the actual sprites during battle are hideous. At least the sprites on the old NES had an excuse, SNES improved them but the GBAs are just horrible. Now don't be confused. The gorgeous attack animation sprites are completely different from those sprites that you move on the actual battlefield map. Music falls just as short. I don't recall any of the tunes from the game at all.
I would suppose then that the only short comings are really only the few I've mentioned: no epic story, some lackluster sprites and music to boot. Thegameplay is what makes up for all these problems. Doesn't hurt that the core campaign is meaty, and that doesn't include the different difficulties and optional Hector story-arc which is an extra fifteen missions. This game is a great handheld package for anRPGer and tactically minded fellow, if you can find a copy snatch it up immediately! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
So cool. I got this game once and lost it. Now I'm buying it again. That shows how much I like it.
This game is really cool, and it has graphics that blow away the other games. Instead of a mechanical bleeps for music, this stuff is real. Very small pixles make the images crystal clear, and the people look more, eh.. peopleish than in red and blue (where people looked like a two-ball snowman with eyes). It is a bummer that you can't trade with all of the other ones though. But still, its a great game.
One problem, though, is that I miss team rocket! Their whole evilness is gone from the game, and I miss it.
This game has sweet graphics. It looks so real! (for a gameboy game, anyway). Even though these games appear childish (like the other review said) they're really cool. They have a really uniqe style which I really like. Pokemon has and always will be my favorite type of game. Anyone who puts it down is a stereotyper or a to-be-critique. POKEMON RULES! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
fun, challenging, and good for all ages. The first 10-15 mins. of the game bored me but the rest is godly. The cartoon animations don't make this game bad at all. i like the way you can string together combos to beat your opponents and variety of items is good. the story is very good and keeps the player hypnotized; I played 5 hours until my mom told me to quit. I still wanted to play. The only reason I didn't give the game 5 stars was because sometimes I had to look at the walkthrough because i was stuck. for example, in the dungeon with lava, i woulnd't hae poured a pot of water in lava. In real life the water would have had no chance, but in the game the water makes the lava hard so you can easilly pass through it. Get the game if you can find it at a great price. A must have for all gamecube owners. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Overrated. Grapics: 10/10, very good
Plot: 8/10 Directly from the movie; cheap, but what the hey
Difficulty: 2/10 Okay, here is where I start to differ with other people. I am huge gamer, and I pride myself on the large variety of video games I have played. But this game's difficulty is just ridiculus for (what the manufacturers call) 'easy'. I played the section on Minas Tirith appx. 45 times, and MADE ABSOLUTELY NO HEADWAY. Perhaps I'm simply bad at this game, but I think some other fans will agree with me that this was not nearly difficult as Fellowship of the Ring or Two Towers.
Overall: 4/10 Sorry, but what good are graphics/plot if you can't go three levels without dying??? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not Enough Titles. The GameCube is a fine console, but there aren't enough titles to make it really worth owning. The only worthwhile titles for GameCube that you can't get for the other consoles are the Mario games, the Zelda games, and Pikmin.
Well, the Mario games so far for GameCube ("Luigi's Mansion," "Super Mario Sunshine," "Mario Party 4," "Mario Party 5" and "Mario Kart Double Dash") don't add much to the franchise, truthfully. The Party games have more minigames, but they still get old quickly. "Double Dash" adds nothing of real use -- you could always drive and throw things at the same time; who really cares that now it's separate characters doing the two things? And "Sunshine" is one of the most overrated games ever.
The lone Zelda title for GameCube ("The Wind Waker") was an OK entry in that series, but nowhere near as good as its best ("A Link to the Past," for SNES, and "Ocarina of Time," for N64).
"Pikmin" is a really innovative, cute and entertaining (if frustrating) game. But worth buying a console for? Not really.
Practically all of the other worthwhile games for GameCube are also available for XBox and PS2 ("SSX Tricky," "SSX 3," the Simpsons games, "Gauntlet: Dark Legacy," "Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance," etc.) In addition, there are *lots* of games worth playing that are not available on Nintendo, like the Grand Theft Auto games (and many other adult-skewing titles).
This was the first of the new consoles that I bought. I wish I had gone with a PS2 (which I eventually bought anyway). The siren song of Zelda lured me to Nintendo, but in the end, unless you're buying the system for a young child, you're better off with PS2 or XBox. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Was a skeptic, now a firm believer. Do you ever feel like your eyes are swollen? Do you ever get headaches when you've been at your desk for a long time, and looking at the screen again is just NOT what you want to be doing?
I was getting headaches every day. I would spend my office hours at work looking at a computer screen under fluorescent lights, and then come home to stare at a different monitor under incandescent lights for another several hours. I noticed after a while that the headaches wouldn't go away, and medicine wouldn't help, neither would drinking a lot of water. I also wasn't able to sleep very well after long hours on the computer, and that was screwing up my whole routine.
Then I read online that the blue light from computer monitors was bad for your eyes, and also kept you up because it tricked your body into some crazy things. I heard about this program called Flux, but I wasn't a fan - I went to photo school, and I need a properly calibrated monitor or I will go insane.
I saw an ad for "Gaming glasses" years ago and thought it was a ridiculous new way of taking people's money from them, but that changed when I finally decided to give them a try.
I love them. I wear them all day at work, and whenever I am at my computer at home. I no longer have any headaches, and my eyes feel great. I know, sounds like some hullabaloo, but they seriously fixed my head. They also reflect out that blue light I mentioned, and I can sleep better at night!
You don't need to get this model, you don't need to buy them new even. hell, get a used pair cheap and see if you like them - I'm almost certain you will - and your eyes will thank you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
TienTheWatcher. I am 14, and an avid RPGer, now normally I don't play action games, but this is just a perfect mix, Enough puzzles, menus, strategies and secrets to keep a RPG player happy, while an equal amount of action, button-bashing, and saving the world for a hard-core action game player. I had never played a Megaman game before I played MMBN1 but was instantly hooked, and suprisingly, this is 10X better than the first! Styles, which give you element and bonuses for your style of playing are the best new adition, and relace the armour of the old game, And the Heat (fire) elements special is a flamethrower, which is so cool its not funny!
Buy this game now. And if you don't have a GBA, buy one to. Then Buy the first game. Then buy Golden Sun. Just remember, a month later, when you're busy playing MMBN2, remember me, the one who made your life complete :P. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nintendo does it again. And people are wondering how Pokmon managed to get so big...this is an outstanding improvement over Yellow, Red and Blue. The grafics are (for a GameBoy screen) great and clean. The storyline is one that not only children but adults can get hooked on. For those of you that consider this a kid's game only, I dare you to borrow it from someone you know and try it. It's not as simple and easy as some would like to believe. Set your time carefully since you'll be playing in real time. Certain Pokmon will only come out at morning, day or night, for a Grand Total (provided of course, you have the other 4 games) of 250 (the 251st is not available in the games)! There are differently colored pokemon (hard to find), you can let your Pokmon breed (yes, they lay Pok-eggs) and gain levels at the nursery, new gym leaders (also the original 8 for a total of 16), your mom will save your money and some of the people you've battled will call you to fight again or tell you abought Pokmon sightings. Besides Ho-oh & Lugia you can also try to capture the 3 legendary Pokmon Entei, Raikou and Suicune. Bill calls you when your box is full, so you don't miss out on cappturing more Pokmon! The rest...is for you to find out! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Makes "Code Veronica" look like a game by Disney. "Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare" pushes the graphic power of the Dreamcast to it's limits with the best graphics I've ever seen on any system. The control interface can be confusing but you get used to it quickly, and the lighting effects are simply amazing. When lightning strikes you feel your hair stand on the back of your neck, and the sound quality is very excellent, you can hear screams and footsteps from a few yards away, that alone is proof that Darkworks made this game as a labor of love. The only drawback is, and it is a big drawback, are the puzzles. The puzzles are incredibly confusing at times and do seem more tedious than challenging. That one flaw stops "Alone in the Dark" from being a Dreamcast classic. But at this price this is a must have for any fan of survival horror or any Dreamcast owner. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's a nice game for the price. ...Who ever gave this video game 1 star probably doesnt remember that they only spent [a little] on this game. And for [a little] game..it's pretty good. It's a pretty simple concept with some strategy added on the side. The battles are short, the blitz's are short, and the tournament's are short. There is no actual "end" to the game..which in this case is sort of a good thing. Just mindless fun. And hey..there's multiplayer! What more could you ask from one of the cheapest video games ever made for gameboy? I should warn you though..Don't be fooled by those cute little characters on the box! This is DEFINITELY NOT a game for little kids..not because of violence or anything..just the whole concept if probably a little out of their range. RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WITH NO MONEY OR ARE BEING INTRODUCED TO THE GAMEBOY ADVANCE CONTROLS | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nintendo's Efforts on Game Boy Advance SP. The Game Boy Advance SP by Nintendo, is one of the best systems by nintendo yet, It is a variation of Nintendo's Game Boy advance, which was a 32-bit handheld system, that had the capabilities greater then Nintendo's full console the Super Nintendo. The Game Boy Advance SP has a backlight, which is the second time nintendo used a bighlight in thier handheld systems, the first time was when nintendo made a variation of the Game Boy pocket, to Game Boy Light (Japan only). The Game Boy Advance SP has a wide variety of games, like mario, and classics like sonic. Nintendo are releasing games on this system that they did on systems like NES and Super Nes, This system is by far the most powerfull handheld Gaming system in the world. The SP system runs on a built in rechargable battey, making it, so that you don't have to buy batteries, and waste money. Those are the main variations from the Original Game Boy Advance, and not to mention it's foldable compactibility, to fit is small places. Buy this system and I am sure you will enjoy. ^__^ | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
No passing game. Many of the other reviews posted seem to be talking about madden for the next gen systems. But for Gameboy advance it just doesnt hold up. The game for the GBA is annoyingly tough. Your passing game is almost non existent as the worst defenses in the nfl jump in front of, and intercept numerous pass attempts. The running game is grounded and easier than that of the gamecube version, but thats not gonna help much if your in a situation where you need points fast, or must throw the ball. On madden for the gamecube I love to pass the ball, playing the gba version is frustrating, as you watch your offense get ripped to shreds, and your defense give up play after play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just another action game. Well I feel like I just wasted $50. This game is very repetitive. Punch, punch, kick, punch. The flying and driving scenes only make it worse. The controls for Batman and the batplane are horrid. Batman runs when you push the control to the limit and walks every other time. The result is a jerky motion that is made worse by the 3rd person perspective that limits your view. This game does have great looking cut scenes and few neat gadgets, but these cannot make up for the inferior game play. Ubi Soft wasn't using the GameCube to its full advantage. This game feels like a rough port from another system | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Starry-eyed. I think the fact that you can go through almost all the reviews that one pair of eyes can bear and not see a rating less than 5 stars speaks for itself. Yet there's one quality that I'd like to point out.
Now, we all know that Nintendo has some incredible games. Let me use Oracle of Seasons/Ages as an example. Both games are incredible in their respective genres. But Golden Sun has a certain quality, like something you would find in a book. In OoS, it's all too common to see names like "Horon Village, Holodrum," that sound in context of the game like Sauron would sound in LOTR if he were renamed 'Xoxnox: general of Evil Bad Guys.' Nintendo is a superb game publisher but sometimes they have trouble bringing a "literary" quality to their work. Golden Sun is much more "intelligent" in this regard. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Return to Excellence. Having played the original 1989 game on PC for years I was amazed with Sands of Time. Warrior Within seemed to depart from the original tone of the story. While the game play was excellent Overall it didn't feel like Prince of Persia.
The Two Thrones is an amazing chapter to the story of the Prince. Drawing on themes of the original game it feels right at home within the Prince of Persia world. The story of reclaiming your kingdom and the added feature of a Dark Prince are excellent homage to the original. Incorporating the new fighting style of Warrior Within the game looks more like Sands of Time. Best of both games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Resident Evil Remake is one of the best remakes ever. STARS Bravo team has been sent into the Arklay Mountains in Raccoon Forest to investigate strange reports of savage murders. When the Bravo team fails to report in, the Alpha team goes in. Not only do they find the Bravo helicopter on the ground and destroyed with no one around, but shortly after the Alphas are attacked and forced to retreat to a seemingly abandoned Mansion. Your mission is to uncover what - exactly - is killing everyone, why its killing everyone, how it all started, and to find both the missing Bravo & Alphas soldiers.
Resident Evil is a third person survival horror game, and honestly, its a masterpiece. You start off choosing who you want to control - Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine - and pending on who you choose the game plays slightly differently. For instance, when your Jill you meet Barry Burton but when your Chris you find Rebecca Chambers. From there you explore different areas, unlocking doors, solving mind boggling puzzles, gathering keys, and shooting monstrosities such as zombies and frog-looking things with huge claws called Hunters with handguns, shotguns, grenade launchers, and other weapons. You get these things called "Defense Items" such as daggers or tasers so when a monster grabs you, you can stab it so that way you not only get it off of you but gives you a few seconds to figure out a plan of action.
In this remake of the Playstation 1 classic, you have to do something a little differently then in the original. When you slaughter a zombie you must burn the body to actually "kill" it or blow off its head. To do this you have to find a flask and kerosene, and from there light the bugger. If you fail to do so, over time the zombie will become a "Crimson" otherwise known as Super Zombie and come back to attack you with much faster & devastating moves.
Theres a pretty decent replay value for a few reasons. For starters there are many different endings (I believe something like 10) depending on who you rescue, and who you let live or die. From there, if you beat the game in under something like 3 hours you can unlock different costumes, a "hidden zombies" version of the game, a single "ferocious zombie" version of the game, the rocket launcher w/ infinite ammo, and other things. Also, in this remake, they added a lot of extras such as a new place to explore, more enemies, more interesting cut scenes like a clip of Kenneth's death, new scares, etc.
The graphics are not only about 100 steps up from the original game, but truley look AMAZING. I'm forced to admit that this is probably one of the most terrifyingly realistic looking games ever - especially for the Gamecube. The enviroments are dark, spooky, life like and downright scary. When lightning strikes outside, you can see the flash through windows. The characters (including monsters) look amazing and unique. The lighting is superb in this game as well.
The music is just straight up freaky, and really truley help add some darkness to the already scary atmosphere. It helps keep the tension built and helps leave the gamer on the edge of the seat. The voice acting is not "great" per sae, but definitley better than the Playstation version's. The zombies moaning and dogs howling were great, and the sounds of the shotguns blowing them to pieces was even better :).
What sucks about this game is, just like every other Resident Evil, the high amount of back tracking & the inventory management - though the management actually helps add some suspense if done right. Like I said, you'll be backtracking ALOT...and by a lot I mean it will take up a great deal of your game play time. But really, it's worth it. Also, they got rid of the live action people and replaced it with computer animated people.. I guess it fits more with the game but im an Old Schooler and I liked that stuff.
RE isn't too long if you understand the puzzles, begin to learn the level layouts fast, take out enemies efficently & effectivley, or played the original game like I did. I'd say, for newbies, anywhere from 4-8 hours... other people woll have it done in 3 or less.
The controls are a bit clunky, but you get the hang of them really fast - especially the useful 180 degree turn that can get you away from fights fast.
To finish it up, fans of survival horror or Resident Evil will truley love this game, or those waiting for a game that will scare the bejesus out of them on the childish Gamecube. I know I did, and since this game only costs about $5 its a must have. Truley a great hommage and tribute to the original game that came out god knows how long ago. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
We want more Ulala. Do you like dancing? Funky music? Cute girl reporters in shiny orange mini-skirts? Then Space Channel 5 is a game for you! The game has a very simple premise...Dancing aliens have invaded earth! To challenge them, foxy space reporter Ulala must watch their dance moves and then copy them exactly. Sounds easy? Well it is if you have got rhythm...I have watched some of my friends play this, people seem to either get it straight away, or completely suck at it! Perhaps this should be a game to rent first, to see if you have what it takes to hit that beat. The control is incredibly unforgiving about timing - the slightest delay and you get a penalty, which, with some very complex and syncopated button bashing in the later levels, can be very difficult to master. Once you get the knack, however, things start to look very rosy, in fact this is the much reported drawback to the game - it is only FOUR levels long! You could thrash it in an afternoon, although there are secret levels to visit after you beat the game (even harder - the one in the TV Quiz Game studio is a nightmare!!), it is a real shame to see the final credits coming up so rapidly. But, it looks real good, and Ulala is so cute and sexy that you will be sure to come back for more. Her moves are slick and highly realistic, a credit to the designers. A special mention must be made to the music, as the space/retro/Austin Powers/kitsch soundtrack is absolutley outstanding, and is one of the games strongest features. As the credits finish rolling, a footnote says "To everyone who loves music, dancing, and games"....you get all three with Space Channel 5. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Tricky shooter game for the Gamecube. Fans of arcade shooters should not miss this game. Ikaruga is extremely punishing but through the high difficulty, it still remains entertaining. Storyline aside (you can learn about it on your own), the game consists of blasting your way through levels. This game boasts the cool ability of being able to change your ships polarity (from white-to-black or vice-versa) with the push of a button, which allows you to soak up bullets of the same color and gives you the advantage of multiplied damage versus enemies of opposite polarity. Ikaruga is a great and surprisingly difficult game to add to your library and is a great way to cruise (or fly) down memory lane (for fans of old-school arcade shooters). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Dose the soul still burn... You decide. Soul Caliber 2 - Circa 2004
GOOD:
- Good/Tight controls
- Really balanced gameplay
- Lots of different and unique fighters
- Minutes to learn years to master gameplay
- Lots of Fighters, costumes, stages, and extras to unlock
- A 3D fighting game that really uses the 3D space (with eight way run)
- A total upgrade over the original Soul Caliber, which to many gamers is considered classic
- Considered an Instant classic to many fans and many hardcore fighting fanatics
BAD:
- Not much has changed (gameplay wise) since original
- Have to unlock most of the game through the story/quest mode
IF IT FITS YOUR TASTE:
- Has medieval theme, both European and Chinese/Japanese
- Not traditional fighting game in the sense that there is no real combos and supers, or even projectile moves
- Game has built in quest mode, where you pick a fighter and complete a number of challenges, the end result is you unlock more content and are a better player
- Fight with weapons, like a 3D Samurai Showdown
GAME ITS MOST ASSOCATED TOO:
- Soul Caliber
- Tekken 5
- Samurai Showdown
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- This game is not only for Nintendo's Game Cube it's also for Microsoft's Xbox, and Sony's Playstation 2
- All three versions of this game on (different systems, see above) have one unique character Microsoft's Xbox has Spawn from the popular 90's comic book of the same name, Sony's Playstation 2 has Heihachi from Namco's popular Tekken series, and Nintendo's Game Cube has Link from Nintendo's popular Legend of Zelda Franchise. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best Ever. This is the best game I have ever played, hands down, no exceptions. Compared to others RE's, the origin of the story is the same with familiar characters, but now with new crazy twists. Horror was the theme of RECVX's predecessors, but now we find out why. I was aghast at the weird plotline. I may have been mentally scarred forever. Make sure there is someone you trust nearby when you play this one, especially at night, or you won't be able to play for long. This story blows away sony's silent hill or parasite eve. Graphics are stunningly realistic with great accessories, just make sure you save a lot if you don't know where the character changes are. Items can be carried over between Claire and Chris (the siblings involved), via the item box which must just teleport items between locations....I don't care it sure is handy.
If you don't have this one already, you are a fool, or a new gamer. The best game I have ever played!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
For a first time Zelda Player, It's Fantastic. Growing up I never had a Nintendo - My dad was keen on the other gaming systems instead. So I watched with much grumbling as my friends played hour after hour of a great Zelda game. But no more watching from the sidelines!
This Zelda game has matured in terms of graphics and storyline, while keeping the excellent story elements that are important and adding interesting and exciting twists to them. Easy to play without being too easy, this game is guarenteed for hours of playability, and even the older Video Gamers can enjoy this, having played prior versions of Zelda in the past or not! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good game, poorly packaged. This game is challenging and very well made with nostalgia, one complaint, it came in poorly packaged, it was taped to a piece of cardboard and took forever to take the tape out without damaging the label, then I insreted it in my GBM and didn't work, I blew in the cartridge 4 times and finally worked, sound, pixels, and color were good, problem is that I only have a box that is used for games with no cases so I use MKSC's case for it since it is really clean and don't want for the cartridge to get dirty, but I still recommend this game to anyone, I bring this game to school and my friend gets really nostalgic since he played it when he was 5 on the SNES | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great fun. I personally find this game to be great fun because you can just sit there and chop away. It is not hard for a beginner to learn how to play, I know, because my father who has NEVER played a video game in his life even tried it and he was able to beat the Ring Wraiths. The worst part of this game is that you can only play as 3 characters. HOWEVER, for those of you who don't mind waiting, Surreal Software is coming out with a version of their own of The Two Towers. BUT, the difference is that Surreal's version will follow more closely to the book. The BEST part about the upcoming title by Surreal is that you will be able to play as Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Sam, Frodo, and EVEN as Gollum. Although you cant play as Gandalf. Word from Surreal is that this version is 80% finished, and will be out for X-Box and POSSIBLY Gamecube. So lookout! For those who didn't like the EA version, you might like Surreal's version better!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The world's most frustrating game. When I was a kid, whenever I went to my uncle's house, one of the first things I would look forward to doing was playing The Legend Of Zelda on his NES, since I didn't own the game myself. One Christmas I was looking for the first Zelda game to get as a Christmas present (since my parents never knew what to get me, they always let me pick out what presents I wanted), but couldn't find it anywhere. Instead, I found a game called "Zelda 2: The Adventure Of Link." Out of curiosity, I decided to buy this game instead, although now I wish I hadn't bothered with it (but I did eventually managed to buy a copy of the original Zelda). What I didn't like about this game wasn't the weird side-scrolling battles instead of the traditional over-head Zelda action, but it was because it was impossible to beat. I've beaten many video games over the years, but if there's one game I've never been able to accomplish, it was Zelda 2. I couldn't even get past the first palace because it was too hard! There were abosuletly zero clues, so you had no clue where to go next and the monsters were always so frustrating to destroy! It didn't help that your sword was so short, either.
This past Christmas I was planning on getting Zelda for the GBA, but like what happened many years ago, I couldn't find it anywhere and instead, ended up buying Zelda 2 for the GBA. Why did I do this? I have no idea, but perhaps it was out of nostalgia of playing the world's most difficult (and annoying) video game. It's almost like history is repeating itself and wouldn't you know it? Even after all the years I've been playing video games, Zelda 2 is still impossible to beat. I still can't get past the first palace and the monsters still annoy me. There must be some sort of world record for being the world's most annoying video game, and if there is, Zelda 2 would surely win it. It's such a shame too, because this game had a lot of potential. Although the game itself doesn't do anything with it, the storyline described in the instruction manual has always been very interesting, and I thought the side-scrolling battles was a unique change. I also liked the inclusion of the HP/MP points as it helped make this game feel more like an RPG. In fact, I wish the other Zelda games continued to use this feature, but Nintendo probably decided to scrap it after this game's failure. If only Nintendo hadn't made this game so difficult, it would be more enjoyable, but it's hard to have fun playing a game when you can't even make it past the first palace. At least it's safe to say you won't be disappointed with this game if you want an impossible challenge to attempt tackling. To anyone who tries to beat this game, I wish you good luck and envy you for your patience. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Altimate Video Game. All the recent game systems try so hard on the graphics that they forget to make it a good game. Streets of Rage 2 is the best video game ever made! It deserves more than five stars, but that is not possible. Out of all the games I have ever played, (A LOT!), this is without a doubt the best!
It brings back Axel and Blaze for the fighters, but Adam has been captured by Mr. X and you must save him. It also brings in Max, an ex-wrestler, (VERY COOL!), and Skate, Adam's younger brother. There are cool moves and special attacks! The best fighting out of every game.
There are eight rounds and big bosses at the end of each, (At the eighth each big boss comes back and you must defeat Mr. X!) It is very exciting and if you have Sega Genisus, definatly worth buying for any amount! Any person who loves, or even hates, video games will absolutly love Streets of Rage 2! There will never be a game as good as this for as long as they are around! Streets of Rage 2 will always remain number 1!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Almost as good as the original. I bought this thinking it would fix a problem I was having with my N64. It turned out to just be the TV I was using, but the product did work perfectly, anyway. Once I figured out what the problem was. It's not quite as solid as the original, and it's just a little bit shorter. The fact that you can still manage to get a replacement part for a 20 year old console this easily, and at this price, makes that pretty forgivable, though. Also, the picture is identical. Overall, this product is almost perfect. If only they could put the Nintendo logo on it. I will say, if you try and use your old N64 on a cheap HDTV but don't get a signal, try it on a better one or an old CRT. It could save you a few bucks. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A must have accessory. I originally bought one of these for my PS2 and love it. So I got one for my GC too. While the GC version is great and seems to work well it does have a couple of annoying drawbacks. 1) No online update like the PS2 version has and 2) the entering of codes manually is tedious because the sensitivity of the curser movement makes the curser fly away on the virtual keyboard.
But there is a saving grace for this product and updates. They've just announced an Action Replay Max Drive for the GC. So use of the Max Drive in conjunction will make this product as good as the PS2 version as far as keeping new codes updated.
I'd highly recommend buying this if you have games you'd like to see all unlockables in them or are having problems with completing. It is a good product. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars mainly because it doesn't have online updating built into it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Incredibly enjoyable and looks awesome. This is in my opinion by far the best original GBA game so far (I mean not conversions like Mario World).The graphics might be the best seen on GBA yet and look stunning. Every attack,landscape and character is displayed clearly with some great artwork. The game itself is damn fun to play. It will take over 15 hours if not rushed and never gets boring. The battle system is great and the quests are varied. Also the 4 characters you have control over can have different sets of moves depending on the "Djinn" you set on them. This varies the combat style and makes sure all characters don't play the same. Putting the game's qualities on a scale of 1 to 10 would look like this:(Obviously 10 being best 1 being worst..duh)
Graphics:10
Sound:9.2
Gameplay:9.6
Lastability:8.5
Overall any GBA owner should really own this and not just RPG fans. For RPG fans this game is such a necessity although it maybe a little formulaic and unoriginal plotwise to them. Very highly recommended. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's Metroid. Every Nintendo fan expected the sequel to the original NES Metroid to be an enhanced title for the Super Nintendo. Color us surprised when it was announced as a GameBoy exclusive.
The original GameBoy has aged significantly... these days, the green-black dot matrix display is not comfortable to use. But if you have a GameBoy Player for your GameCube ($10 for the player, $30 for the GameCube) you can play any GB, GBC, or GBA title on your TV with enhanced color options and more.
I didn't speak much about this game, because you don't need to. It's side-scrolling Metroid, again, and it's awesome. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Stay Open Minded. This was basically a nice breakthrough game for me. What I mean, is that when I first bought it, the only thing about it that interested me was the multiplayer combat. Granted, you can only do so much when you first get it seeing as how your selection of parts is limited, but that is what forces you to get into the story mode.
Now, like most people, I wasn't really looking forward to the story assuming that it would be a lame plot with little or no replay value. I was completely surprised, and to be honest, blown away by what the story actually had to offer. All though considered bland by most, I found it interesting. Without trying to give too much away.... basically you live in an artificial world. The actual "real" world was destroyed ages ago by a being that has now merged itself with a custom robo, and is continuously evolving. Basically everyone lives in a dome, and isn't aware of it. The evil apocalyptic being returns, and as the main character your job is to discover why, and stop it. Thats not SO bad.
Once you've played through the game, you have the option of doing so again with all the parts you previously aquired which is pretty fun if you like owning the computer to no end. Multiplayer really shines once you start unlocking the bulk of the parts, especially if you have two or three other friends that are willing to play with you.
Sadly, even if the game is called "Custom Robo", there isn't much of a strategy or finese when it comes to actually finding a good customization for your robo. As long as you are using a powerful gun part, thats basically all you need. Now you can find parts that work well with eachother, and use them to your advantage... but it takes a lot of experimentation... more so than most would consider worth their while.
If you're looking for something new, or just enjoy killing other robots, then you should give this game a shot. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An Exiting Upgrade of Harvest Moon. Whether you're already a Harvest Moon expert or are just looking for a great game to play I recommend this game and give it 5 stars. Though it's non-combat game play may sound boring to you, This game will entertain you for time to come.so here is the story line, the towns gotten pretty poor and wants to turn an abandoned farm into an amusement park for publicity for the town. See, thats where you come in. You've got 3 years to save the farm and plenty of fun that goes along with it. Plant crops and flowers, enjoy fun mini-games. The town is also great, there are many shops in which you can buy things and talk to townspeople.you also get to chose your pet, as well as take care of cows chicken and sheep. Plus there are tons of secret areas to explore, so what are you waiting for...buy Harvest Moon 2 now....... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A strong Mortal Kombat release with beautiful animation and extras on your Dreamcast. I would like to set the record straight with this game and quiet the naysayers who just complain about graphics. Originally, critics bashed this early Dreamcast release as well. Why? Their complaint was the game had very bad graphics and animation for a Dreamcast title. What they fail to realize is that Mortal Kombat Gold is a suped up port of Mortal Kombat 4, so naturally it has graphics from that "pre-Dreamcast era" game. Not to mention, the Dreamcast version of MK Gold runs at a higher resolution than the arcade! Bad graphics? I don't think so! Sure the Dreamcast can do better, but this is a pumped up port of MK4 with extras people. The animations are great, the fatalities even better and the backgrounds are beautifully rendered in colorful and detailed 3D. If you want a solid MK title on your Dreamcast pick this up, but if you want an example of the Dreamcasts graphic horsepower, look elsewhere.
The character selection in MK Gold is great, and there are hidden playable characters like Goro and Noob Saibot. Via the outstanding cheat menu's, you can change the fatalities to a one button command, so people can successfully DO the fatalities (unlike many MK games) lol. IMO this game features some of the best stage and regular fatalities of any MK game. My only complaint is that the bosses, Goro and Shinnok are pretty damn easy and for some reason Goro doesn't seem to have the horsepower he did in earlier games. Also, Shinnok is just like another regular player; nothing elder god about him. Other than that, pick up this game and get the red disc revision, not the gold disc with initial release flaws. You can't go wrong with MK Gold people!
Pros - Beautiful backgrounds, character selection, cheats, weapons and stage items to bash your opponent with, animations and fatalities
Cons - Some special moves between characters seem like repeats, boss characters especially weak, characters feel a bit stiff | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Console (with One of the Best Games of All Time. If you don't yet have a Gamecube, this bundle is the perfect introduction to a superb gaming console. The Gamecube doesn't play DVDs or CDs, it just does what it does very very well, showcasing some of the best games you'll play on any system anywhere. Graphically, Gamecube games look great, play fast, and (in most cases) without the load times or lags that can so detract from the gaming experience. And the system is incredibly easy to work with and to hook up -- it literally takes a few minutes, tops.
This special Zelda package makes the perfect introduction to the Gamecube platform because it includes one of the finest games I've ever played (Zelda: The Ocarina of Time), now seamlessly integrated into the Gamecube environment. I'd highly recommend this particular system purchase just for the classic Zelda games alone -- in addition to OOT and other classic Link games, Majora's Mask is almost as much fun, although it's got a different feel to it, and isn't quite as seamlessly adapted into the Gamecube platform (as a transfer from the earlier platform, the game's resolution is noticeably less sharp than other Gamecube games, but it's amazing how beautiful the game still is -- and how fast you get used to it).
Other Zelda enthusiasts already know what I'm talking about -- these games manage to be smart, fun, adventurous, creative, exciting, and even humorous, all while maintaining a feeling of magic, wonder and innocence that is very very hard to capture in a game or to describe. That Ocarina of Time is able to do so is a small miracle in itself, and it does so in a rather dark and brooding fairytale environment that may surprise players who only know Zelda from the cheery cel animation of Windwaker (but I much prefer this 'classic' look myself, and was psyched to hear that Nintendo is returning to this look for the next Zelda title).
In Ocarina of Time, a young boy must save the world (Hyrule), discover his own gifts, and literally and figuratively grow to manhood. The game plays with the entire concept of time, both in its puzzles and storyline, as well as in the Ocarina, the magical instrument Link uses as a powerful resource in the game. The world Link must explore and save is beautifully rendered -- from majestic mountains, to eerie lava dungeons and icebound caves, to genuinely creepy graveyards and wastelands. The dungeons and environments Link must explore are fastidiously rendered and very detailed (and are far more complex than those in Windwaker) -- by the end of the game you'll feel like you explored a place that actually exists.
The characters Link meets are complex, funny, and brave, and Link's companion in his quests, the horse Epona, is a standout. The horse doesn't simply team up with Link, but must first be met, fed, tamed, raced, and won! Only after a series of challenging (but very do-able) tasks does Epona become Link's noble steed, and the experience of riding Epona over the fields of Hyrule, leaping fences and battling bad guys, is one of the most truly poignant gaming experiences I've ever had. (And yes I know that sentence makes me a huge geek. But I wear it proudly.)
OOT does have some surprisingly scary and creepy elements (especially in the "later" and more grown-up time period of Link's play), but for young teens and up, it's easily a game for all ages, one that will enchant adults as easily as kids. As always with Zelda, gameplay is seamless and easy to get used to, and the game introduces the player to his or her controls so seamlessly that most will never need to read the manual. And also as usual, Link's battles are never just button-mashers, but instead offer a creative variety of swordplay and battle options.
And these are just a few examples of how rich the Zelda universe is, and how much thought has gone into every puzzle and character of the game -- there are dozens more. After playing dozens of games for the Gamecube, Ocarina of Time is still a 10 for me -- by far the best game I've ever played to date. By the time you're done, Hyrule is more than a game environment, it's a fantastical universe, and one that feels as real as Middle-Earth, or Narnia, or Earthsea. Enjoy your visit there -- you won't forget it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
They are Designed to BREAK on PURPOSE!!!! because. I don't own this product (yet) but felt COMPELLED to write this.
(Giving this 1 star so people will see it, not reflective of actual product function to reduce eye strain, which actually works from what I've read, but..............)
After reading too many 1 star reviews about the glasses breaking, I think people are not UNDERSTANDING that these are "Video Gaming Glasses" key word GAMING as in NERDS living in mom's basement playing games......
So they are DESIGNED to break so then you can put the ICONIC nerd tape (As seen in any movie with nerds or geeky people) to hold them together!
Then you too will have the 'NERD LOOK' and the world will know you are a nerdy computer geek, gamer, etc. when they see you and your taped glasses (Or "Plastics" as they SHOULD be called since they have NO GLASS!)
So get with the PROGRAM people, bust out the nerd tape and SIT HUNCHED and PROUD in front of your monitor(s)!
Geek Out. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I can't wait. When Super Smash Bros. came out, I thought it was another cheap fighting game. When I tried it, I was amazed! I wanted to buy it really bad, but my parents wouldn't let me because they didn't think it would last long for me. Now, Super Smash Bros. Melee will be my first game for GameCube and I haven't seen anything sweeter! I got a lot of info from the internet and I can tell you this: more items, worlds, characters, options, moves, better graphics and sound, and a MUCH better single-player mode!!! Now you actually have to get through a part of that world before actually fighting the character! When this game comes out, I'll be for sure to get it on the first day!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not perfect. It's definitely not the best Sonic game. Far from it. But it's definitely not the worst. It was the first Sonic game I ever owned, but I can see now that it has problems, and a lot of them. It's buggy and glitchy as hell, the plot is a bit cheesy and cliche, and it is WAAAYYY too long. You essentially have to play the game 4 times to actually beat it, and collect the 7 Chaos Emeralds in all of the awful special stages as you go. There are some good things about this game however. The soundtrack is fantastic, the level designs are fun, colorful, and different, and you go fast. Like, really fast. So overall, just buy it. Buy it if you're a Sonic fan like I am. If you're not, it might be a good game to start with. But these people giving the game 5 star reviews obviously have their nostalgia goggles a little bit tight around their eyes. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
if everyone hates this why are they releasing dead aim. Ok this is really a good game. It is almost excatly like resident evil: dead aim without the gun. it is palyed in both first person and third person. It is really weird because the people who are trashing this game, are raving about dead aim. So there is no pre-renderd background. This is still an awsome game. i do agree that it has lost some of its fear element, but I loved it anyway. So don't believe what the reviewers that gave this game a low score said. if you are excited about hte upcoming dead aim release or if you are just looking for a great game for your gameboy, then pick up this great title today! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sega Genesis the core of ol school gaming. I am a huge Sega fan; I'm working my way up too owning every Sega console out there. I just have the Saturn and master system left to buy, as well as the game gear and the cdx. The master system and the game gear don't appeal to me. Anyway, I don't find the core 3 genesis quite my style mainly because some of my favorite games are on the 32x and CD system add-ons which is not supported. Games such as Vay (CD), Star wars arcade (32x), Lunar(CD), Sonic CD (CD) I could go on....
Apart from that it's a [great] remake of the original system. I still have a core 1 kicking around. The core 3 is compact, and a lovely system, I would recommend it to those that only want a genesis without the add-ons. Or better yet, buy a nomad :), small and portable Sega genesis. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than what most non-owners say. It has lots of possibilities, some of the options are better than what expensive digital cameras have. It has four shades of gray (green if you use GameBoy Color), 30 slots for your pictures, lots of lens views, a space shooter game linked to 3 mini games, and much more. You can also trade pictures with other friends that have it (you'll need a link cable to do this). It might be a good idea to get the Gameboy to PC cable(from MadCatz) so you can save the pictures on your computer and take more. I don't explain everything, so take a look at the other reviews. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The only Gameboy system I have ever liked. Thank you, Nintendo! Finally a screen I can actually see! The graphics look amazing. This little pocket sized system is one of the cooler gadgets I've seen in a long time. I love that it folds up- with the screen folded all the way up it's just like playing the meatier old gameboys. With the screen folded in, it's much smaller and easier to tote around.
The rechargable battery is great. The silver looks classy, and I love the game selections.
This is at long last a portable video game system that I actually can use out of the box without buying any adapters or accessories. I am in love. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Revolutionary. Shenmue is an incredible game that lets you do whatever you want. The contro is fantastic. The world is so expansive. You can do anything you can do in real life. It perfectly displays why sega owns sony. Great game design. I guess I have to also comment on the graphics. I never play a game just because of the graphics. For instance I still prefere Quake 1 over Q3A (gameplay over graphics). The graphics are amazing. They look like Blizzard quality movies in gameplay. All the things that you can do in the world is a little overwhelming at first but you soon get used to it. For instance I had to wait until eleven at night before I could go somewhere in the game. So what did I do. I went and played Space Harrier of course. The fighting engine for the free battles is perfect. It is alot like Virtua Fighter. Which is great because it gives you the most control over Ryo. Sure this is only chapter one but it is an amazing game that deserves to be played by even the most casual gamer. On a side note alot of my older friends (in there fortys and fiftys are buying a dreamcast just for the game after playing my copy.) It is really that good. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Luigi can't live up to his brother's expectations. This game is okay, but it certainly doesn't live up to the high quality expected of Mario games. Luigi has spent his whole life living in his brother's shadow, and this is his chance to gain some of the spotlight by being the hero and rescuing Mario from a haunted mansion. I'll start with the positives by saying that the graphics and sound were great, if somewhat cartoonish. I could spend hours just touring the mansion and admiring the incredibly details that exist in every room and every individual ghost. And the creepy sound effects along with the suspensful music really make the game come alive!
Other than that, however, there are really only a few ways to describe Luigi's Mansion: easy and boring. The plot is extremely simple without any twists or surprises, and the gameplay is so easy that you will probably beat it in no time at all! Sure it has puzzles and challanges, but nothing a few minutes of brain power can't solve! And trust me, sucking colorful ghosts into a vacuum cleaner gets old and boring before long. I would probably reccomend renting this game so you can at least admire the grpahics and enjoy the game for the few days it will take to beat it. But don't expect it to even compare to the fun and diverse gameplay of most Mario games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Supersonic Warriors is a must buy. Ahh, Dragonball Z. Originally a cartoon television show starring Goku, a Saiyan warrior, along with a ton of other good and bad characters, it's morphed (like the greedy little capitalist machine it is) into many differrent catagories. Now even the Gameboy Advance has a few titles; most recently, the fighting game known as DBZ: Supersonic Warriors. And you know what? Hands down, this is the best fighting game for the Gameboy Advance, period. Proving that you don't have to simply mirror the Street Fighter franchise, developer's Banpresto did an excellent job turning what could have been a minimal button masher into a worthy title for any fighting gamer, DBZ fan or not. You've got multiple game modes (the best being a story mode), repeat value (as you win with a character, your strength/ability grows) and a gradual learning curve. Random, repetitive fingers may win the beginning fights, but you'll quickly learn it takes skill to overcome the later challengers. Most of the characters are pretty solid, but like any fighting game, you'll probably stick to using the same 2-3 guys. Most importantly, the visuals really shine on this game, and the sound is pretty good as well. Fighting fans: Supersonic Warriors is a must buy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The reasons that you MUST have this bag. Ok lets face it, nobody really does enough traveling to need this bag so much. But the the protection is great. this is great for storage sleep overs and for the ocassional trip you take with your beloved cube. The padding is great and the multiple compartments help a lot also. Even if don't bring your cube cause your friend has one that shouldn't stop you from not using this bag. it has room for cloth's and acessories. Get it, this is a must have for all gamers. Dont learn this lesson the same way I did (With the near ruining of my gensis so long ago) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Oh please. I was reading through some of the reviews for this game, and it seems a lot of people are stressing over words like "damn" and "hell." First off, if you let your child watch television, I can guarantee that they have heard those "bad words" before. The next thing I saw people complaining about was the game rating. I think it was rated perfectly. Why? Because it's still very mild compared to what other games show. People need to understand that our culture is letting things slip more and more. Have some of you seen some of these so called "children's" movies? They are much worse than throwing the word "damn" around here and there. Third off, Shadow is a BAD GUY. Of course some things about him are going to be controversial about him. Hello, he's evil. Next off, some bring up the topic of violence in this game. Violence in video games is something you just have to put up with. In case you haven't noticed, we live in a violent world filled with wars and fights and all sorts of violence. So I ask you, why does a computer animated hedgehog with a gun disturb you? Do you let your kids watch the news? That's worse, if you're concerned about violence. I have been a fan of Sonic the Hedgehog since '93. I have watched as Sonic and his friends grew and became better characters. I think this game is a great addition to the line of Sega games, regardless "bad words" and "violence" displayed in this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Going to be great. Although this game has not been released yet, it is sure to be a hit among all Zelda fans. Now the dream of going all out against each other as Link can be lived out. This game will offer an oppertunity for you and 3 friends to work together in order to save Hyrule. This game will be similar to Final Fantasy: Chrystal Chronicals, and Warioware: Mega Microgame$; two other great party games. The ability to link your Game Boy Advance to the Gamecube will be required in multiplayer mode to uncover secrets and extras that you and only you can see on your personal Game Boy. Prove to your friends that you are not the weakest link with Zelda: Four Swords for Nintendo Gamecube. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game, but very short. NightFire is definetly the best 007 game EA Games has ever made, but it still is not as good as GoldenEye(okay, the grahpics stank, but it was an N64 game.) The multi-player is great, and the levels for it are really good. You don't have the custom guns select anymore, but it's still good. One-player is great, but to the experienced gamer, it's very easy. I've had the game for about a week now, and I've beaten the game. I can see some of the levels being fun to play over and over again. The levels are not quite as long as I'd like them to be either. There are only 12 levels too, which is hardly any. GoldenEye had 20 long, dfficult missions. Multi-player won't get boring for a while though. There are about 8 scenarios, and I haven't played them all yet! Bottom line: Buy the game only if you play lots of the multi-player. If you just want to play one-player, rent it; you'll beat it in a week. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK ---NES REVIEW. When I still had my Nintendo, this was one of the best games I had. The graphics--for the time--were excellent. Playing as Luke, you could ride your Tauntaun, fly in a snowspeeder or X-Wing, fight with Darth Vader, and so forth. Unlike the SNES version, there aren't that many enemies, but the few they do have can be challenging. The large Wampas take a LONG time to kill off. Just about every action scene--involving Luke--from the movie can be re-enacted in the game. My favorite part was when I had to fight the AT-AT walkers. You start off with your snowspeeder and five or so harpoons. Typically what happens is that one uses the harpoons on the first few ATAT's, then they have to take on the rest with just their lasers--again, very LONG and tedious. Usually you'll get shot down at some point, which is where the most interesting part comes in--you can fight the ATAT's on FOOT! You blast through the stormtroopers and jump into the background. It then shows you going up the rope connected to the ATAT's belly, where you toss your grenade and blow them up. There are opportunities to jump into other snowspeeders, as well. There is no on-screen time limit, but if the ATAT's get to a certain point, they blow up the generator--like in the movie. If nothing else, play this game just to fight the ATAT's--it's a classic video game moment. This is also probably the first NES game to use realistic voice. After receiving a power-up, Yoda will say "Use the Force." You won't believe your ears. Some of the parts in this game are downright scary--I remember JUMPING one time when a motionless spider crashed down on me. The only reason why I hesitate from giving this game 5 stars is because there is no save or password option. It must be beaten in one sitting. You can overcome that obstacle by playing it on emulator, however. Of all the Star Wars games on the NES and SNES, this one is by far the best. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Grappling can never replace jumping . . . I never played the original Bionic Commando, so I cannot acurately compare it to this remake. What I'm told, though, is that the female commando is new.
This is essentially a mission-based side-scroller that also stems to occasional bloody sniper-modes and some omni-scrolling. The play-control is done rather well, except that you cannot jump. Instead, you have to use your grappling arm to get from one platform to another, which can make for unnecessary dificulty. There is also a lot of maze work in some levels, forcing you to run in circles before actually getting from point A to point B and so forth.
As for the commandos themselves, the "Johnny Knocksville" male commando and the "X-Woman Psylocke" female differ only in looks. The choice is probably based on your preference for gender. I usually play as the female even though I'm male, but maybe that's just me.
The storyline is simple: a former bionic commando loses his temper and decides he wants to destroy the government that created him. At least that's what I remember. You are a new commando sent to stop the evil cyborg at all costs.
As you progress, you will collect new weapons and items. Most of the items are merely requirements to complete your mission while the new weapons simply make you more powerful. You may also collect other enhancements such as a pair of steel boots to knock your enemies out while swinging. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The final chapter is a blast. Having played all three installments of the new Prince of Persia trilogy, Two Thrones is definitely the most balanced and entertaining of the bunch for me. It basically recaptures the charm and beauty of the first game, Sands of Time, and mixes it with the graphical detail and refined gameplay of the second, Warrior Within. It also throws in several of its own improvements and innovations, and ties up the storyline in a very clever and satisfying way.
The Prince has returned home to realize that his adventures have undone the good he has accomplished, and that Babylon has been taken over by the evil Vizier. Ubisoft took what was basically an "indoor" game engine and convincingly created a vast city with it. The Prince can still run along walls, hang, jump, flip, and do all kinds of physical tricks to get through environments. Combat still suffers from enemies unfairly ganging up on you, but a new quick kill system lets you polish off enemies with a little cleverness and good timing. It really keeps the fighting from bogging down the game.
Like Warrior Within, you also get a second version of the prince to play with, the Dark Prince. He carries a chain whip which is very effective in combat, and also provides new ways to get through areas. These sequences are not as time sensitive as in Warrior Within, and mix up the gameplay without being frustrating. Again, Ubisoft refined it until they got it right.
Besides this, there are some inventive boss fights and chariot riding sequences to keep things exciting, not to mention unlockable goodies for collecting sand. Two Thrones might feel like the easiest of the bunch, but it should be if you've mastered the first two installments. I love this game for both its storytelling and its gameplay, a rare combination. If you haven't touched this series at all, start from the first one and work your way up. If you've played the others, it's worth going back to Persia again to see how it all ends. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Bringing the funk. If you like good music, good fun, and a good challenge, it's hard to go wrong with Jet Grind Radio. It's fast paced, unique and very hard to put down. The first thing that will grab you is the style of the game. The graphics are very nicely cel shaded and the music will keep you jamming along nodding your head. The music isn't all golden, but for the most part, it's wonderful.
The gameplay is rather simple but very fun. Skate around, find red arrows, spray paint your tag. All the while avoid cops, tear gas, dogs, even missile launching helicopters. It's hard and frustrating at times, but it's oh so worth it. You'll keep coming back for more and more.
The game stands up to repeat plays, and the style never wears thin. The story is entertaining and well told by DJ K. Unlike so many games where the story between levels is the dull part, you'll be jamming along with DJ K all the way through. It's quite hard not to be brought into the Jet Set Radio universe. It's very well done.
If you still have your Dreamcast around and you never gave this one a shot, try it. You may be quite surprised.
- Rirath_com | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Revisit an old classic. I'm not exactly sure when I grew to love the "Metroid" series but I'd say it would have to be with the first Prime on Gamecube. While my first playthrough made me think it was just simply okay, my second play made me see all the great gameplay features and fantastic artistic design despite the fact its sequel, Echoes, was basically the same but slightly harder. Of course it helps to play the one that started it all and so we have Zero Mission, a redone version of the original Metroid. Many of its basic gameplay elements will feel familiar and while I prefer the first Prime, Zero Mission was still a fun playthrough.
Story: Samus has been tasked to go to the planet of Zebes to destroy Metroids, a strange creature with life-absorbing qualities. But there's more to the planet than on its surface as we get environments, many of them hostile filled with creatures and huge beasts, not to mention 2 big baddies and series staples and we'll get to see some insight into Samus' origins.
Graphics: The Metroids on the handhelds (and Super Metroid) never really had outright fantastic graphics. They were merely serviceable and aside from the well done cutscenes, the graphics ingame work within the context of the game but since this was Game Boy Advance, levels have a better amount of detail than before but nothing earth-shattering.
Sound/Music: No voice acting but the music is typical of the series, where it has that sort of techno ambience and there's a couple classic themes and even some appearances from other games (look for that eerie intro music from Super Metroid). Sound effects are well done and they're not really flashy but they work well within the game.
Gameplay: Exploration is the key as you'll traverse many environments and rooms to get to where you need. Hidden around the stages are powerups to further outfit your character, such as missile expansions and power bombs and the all important energy tanks. The game's simple to use but mastering it, as well as puzzles to get to where you're going or a powerup and there's times where I had to consult a walkthrough since getting somewhere probably wouldn't have come from trial-and-error since there was a couple of spots where I wouldn't have figured it out on my own anyway.
The difficulty isn't really that considerable but one boss before the gameplay-changing last stage was agonizing. But enemies shouldn't give you that much of a challenge, what with the energy recharging Chozo statues and a helpful-but-not-distracting hint system that lets you know where to go but doesn't necessarily point at it with a red arrow a la Fusion. It's the kind of game where, on Hard mode, beating it nets you a lot of bragging rights, that's if people don't hear Halo's Legendary settings all the time.
While I still consider Prime my favorite of the series, Zero Mission's a worthy playthrough and a chance to see where it all came from. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Review of SA2 Battle. First of all, this game rocks, there are over 150 missions, secret charcters for multiplayer,and great graphics and sound. But I bet all of you out there that have the game are thinking,these camera angles are annoying, and I feel like the rest of you. But that doesn't mean this game isn't cool. If you have GBA, GBA link to hook up the gamecube and the GBA, and Sonic Advance, you can transfer your chao from your gamecube to your GBA. There is a little chao garden if you transfer your chao to you GBA. This is a cool setup because SA2: Battle is one of the first games to use the GBA link. This game is awesome, so get a cube and SA2: Battle ASAP. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best RPG on the Gamecube. all i can say is wow. This game is awesome and i think it can compete with the Final Fantasy series, yes i think it is that good. It has a 40+ hour story with a great plot, one minute you think that you have the plot figured out then the next it is different than what you thought.
Like in most RPG's you get your party of 3 (4 later in the game) and start out. You get to control airships and there is plenty of sidequests to keep you busy. If you get to level 99 and collect all of the spells for every character the game will be about 80 hours long. Speaking of spells there is a cool way to get them. Your weapons blades are made of moonstone and since there are 6 moons you can have 6 different blades for each weapon. each colored blade has a different element (fire, water, etc.) and if you use one colored blade then you gain exp with that elemeent eventually leveling it up and getting the next spell in the elements list.
this game is pretty much nonlinear after you get into the plot. this game has a great replay value because you probably won't get everything the first time around and it is enjoyable the second time through. All in all i cant even think of a con for this game so i would definately reccomend this to all RPG fans. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
awesome story, great levels. This game works on nearly all fronts. From the storyline to the music to the gameplay to the replay value, this is the one to get.
The storyline is excellent, especially near the end of the game, when the secrets of Gerald Robotnik are revealed. Also, the story moves at a good pace, beginning with some mystery, keeping the mystery throughout most of the game, and then ending with a dramatic conflict with the true enemy of this game. It is also a great plot device in the final level when both sides join forces to stop ARK from crashing into the Earth.
The music is great, and I recommend the soundtrack to anyone who likes the game. The music for the different levels is great, particularly the music in "City Escape" and "Meteor Herd". The boss level music really brings out the intensity that goes along with the storyline as you near the conclusion of the game.
The gameplay itslef is outstanding. Except in one case in the Dark story, no character has two levels in a row. This is refreshing as it gives the player a new challenge to work through. The Rouge and Knuckles levels are particularly good, as they are large and it is not a level that is finished in two seconds. The game also nicely progresses from easy levels to moderate levels to difficult levels. The player doesn't feel like he's fighting something impossible or doing something that is so easy it's not even funny. The one complaint I have about the whole game is the camera work. It is not very freehand and it is often difficult to backtrack your steps if you miss something.
This game has the best replay value of any game that I've ever played. The Chao Garden helps. But this game truly never gets old. And once you finish the actual game, you still have nearly 150 emblems to try and get if you want to collect them all. It may be hard, but it's fun to do. I recommend this game to any gaming fans and especially to Sonic fans. Of all of the new post-Dreamcast Sonic games, this is the one to get. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
If you have a Dreamcast you need a VMU. If you have a Dreamcast you need to have a VMU. Especialy if you have it connected to the internet. Like a memory card a VMU saves game information like options and seasons but you can also download animations and VMU games on the internet.
However there are also bad things about the VMU. Sometimes one game takes up almost all 200 blocks of memory. There are only a few VMU games to download and the only one I really liked was Tetris. A VMU costs ... dollars when a normal memory card costs about [price].
Still I think all Dreamcast owners should have at least one VMU and maybe some normal memory cards or an 800 block memory card. Or more VMUs if you don't care about any of the problems. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic Battle 2 is a sweet game. Although sonic is quite new to game cube, i couldn't have been happier with the results. Never had I thought of an original sega game on a nintendo platform. I was quite suprised when I first played the game and could see how comfortably sonic fit into the nintendo atmosphere. At first i just borrowed this game from a friend, doubting the ability of nintendo to take a classic game and switch it from its home to a new system. At first play i fell right in love with the game.
It handles easily and the graphics are amazing. I especially like the 2 player modes with the numerous amount of levels, and activities to do. I too am extremely into the whole Chao world. Although it seems like it would be kiddy, it is actually quite challenging to train your chao and raise its stats so that it is competent enough to enter either the karate tournament or the Chao race.
I also have sonic advance for the gba, but i have yet to buy the hook up for the gc to the gba. Sonic advance is sweet so i hope the hook up for the two systems brings out the best for each game. My chao is much stronger in gba so i am bursting with joy to transfer it to my gc.
The only thing i was a little suprised at was the short amount of game play with either shadow or sonic. I felt as though i were almost betrayed when I found that they had taken the classic sonic and made a shooting game for dr.eggman or a treasure hunt for knuckles. These are fun but not sticking to the original.
All in all sonic battle 2 is a great game and i strongly encourage you all to buy this game. It is not a rental game but a game that takes much time and skill, so much that it promises hours and hours of game play. Buy it and you will surely be impressed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This... game... is... so... good. I can't even begin to describe how good this game is. It has to be the best Gamecube game yet. Maybe it is even close to being the best game ever. Yes, that is how good Sonic Adventure 2 Battle is.
Sonic Adventure 2 was originally released for Dreamcast. This is the Gamecube version. In this version, a new two-player mode has been added. But let's start with the single player story.
The Single player Mode has two stories. A Hero mode and a Dark mode. In Hero mode you play as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. In Dark Mode you play as Shadow (A new character who looks like Sonic), Dr. Eggman, and Rouge.
If you have ever played a 3D Sonic game you should be able to understand the gameplay. Basically, it is almost a platformer. But it really isn't really because you need to go very fast through each level. Sonic has always been about speed. And you'll get plenty of it here! Maybe the term "action" better suits the game.
Not all the levels in SA2: Battle have this "action" style to them. Some are quieter. I am Talking about the Knuckles/Rouge levels. See, the action style mentioned above only applies to Sonic/Shadow levels. In the Knuckles/Rouge levels you have a radar to help you find items like jewels. There are also Tails/Eggman levels. Tails and Eggman are in little robot suits that can shoot. These levels are shooting levels. They are like 3rd person shooters, but a bit different.
Sonic Adventure also introduced little cute pets called "Chao" (pronounced Chow.) These little cute pets get even more fun in Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. You can raise them until they become an adult! You can feed than animals you find during the main game. You can also use rings from the main game to buy them fruits. These items will raise the attributes of the Chao. (Such as Flying and Running.) Then, you can start racing you Chao in Chao races! SA2: Battle sticks with the Hero/Dark story by allowing... Hero and Dark Chao! The fun will never end!
What's left? The two player mode obviously! This mode only allows two players. Oh well. The first choice is the action race. This is a race to the finish in a Sonic/Shadow type of level. You can do a grinding race, a snowboarding race, or just a regular level race.
In the Treasure Hunt Mode you play in a Knuckles/Rouge type of level. The object is to try to collect all the pieces of the master emerald using the radar. This is the slower two-player game.
The last "regular" two-player mode is the Shooting mode. This is a head to head battle between two players. You can have a shooting battle or you can have a race to the finish where you must shoot obstacles along the way.
There is always the ability to race Chao or Kart race in the two-player mode. (Kart Racing is also available in the Single Player mode when unlocked, as stated in the SA2: Battle Instruction Manual) Kart Racing is where you can use the six main players to race in small "go karts." This is pretty fun and some people can really enjoy it.
Okay, that is the gameplay. What about the music? Sonic Adventure 2: Battle has some very good music. There are a few songs for every character plus a ton of other songs. The songs range from rap to pop. They were all made specially for Sonic Adventure 2: Battle.
The graphics in Sonic Adventure 2: Battle are pretty nice. While they are a huge improvement over the DC graphics, they don't scream "wow" at you. The graphics are pretty much average for the Gamecube. However, the frame rates (even during top speed) stay very good. Choppy frame rates are a thing of the past!
There is one problem with Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. The game could have been perfect without this problem. The problem is the Camera. The camera can't always stay at the correct angle. Sometimes it gets hard to see Sonic. This can even lead to death sometimes.
In Conclusion, Sonic Adventure 2: Battle is a very good game you want to own. You will not regret spending 50 dollars on such a great game. Even with the bad camera angles, you will NOT be disappointed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Golden axe a classic. Ok so maybe this game is alittle old but all those who still own a genesis (Like me)(if u don't have sega genesis GET ONE!) then GET THIS GAME if u don't have it and heres why:
GAMEPLAY 5/5:choose to be axe battler a blue barbarian with medium volcano magic, Tyris flare a girl with best magic with fire or Gilius thunderhead with worst magic but awsome attack and ride dragons and bizzare Chicken legs!!! SPOILERS! SPOLIERS! there are 8 levels of gameplay an thieves that look like sqquirels. U can do 2 player team or vs but team is really fun if ure nervous u can u can start out on begginer mode an change health meter (3,4 or 5) before takin on ARCADE mode.
STORY 2/5:Cheesy story but i don't care really (it duznt affect gameplay) U set out on a quest to kill Death Adder and his son Death Adder JR. must die as well along with the soldiers cuz they took over your village as well as they killed ure family! Now u seek revenge against them! O an u need to free the king an princess!
GRAPHICS 4/5:Great graphics 4 a sega game! I like how (SPOILERS!) on level 4 the fiends path how the fiends path changed coler in backgrond an feathers flew by showin the eagle took off...
SOUND 4/5: U really get the feeling when u conk ure weapon on an enemy but its annoying when skeletons attack fast an beat the crap out uv ya!
MUSIC 5/5: O YA! the death adder (last boss tune) song rocks! an even level 6/7 tunes! in fact their all great! although i got sega smash pack 4 GBA cuz golden axe was on it an i was alittle disapointed that they cut out alot of the music=(
REPLAY-VALUE 5/5:...it came with EVERYTHING but nuff about that< an i still play it (with barbarian cuz he my favorite even though people like Gilius the Dwarf) to this very day!2 player is also jus incredible! I never played the arcade version but it feels like u are playin an arcade game (unlike sega smash pack golden axe=p)this is 100% addicted jus like any classic...
RENT/BUY: well ya cant rent this no more but u don't need to! Unfortunatley the game is rare to find...i got the game box,booklet.etc cuz im jus that way with games but its not reccomended so its up ta u! This will make a good 1rst genesis game to any1 who duznt own a genesis an this game don't have rating cuz it old but u can tell its E rated cuz no blood an stuff so reccomended 4 all ages! Remember your score:0 Death Adder:thousands GRAB URE WEAPON AN CHANGE THE SCORE!! Well cya an have fun with ure new genesis ( if u don't have 1) an GOLDEN AXE WHEN U GET IT! an those hoo do have genesis an game PLAY IT!BYE=)!!
P.S:1.dont think im a know-it-all on this game cuz i jus looked in booklet an...2. DONT GET SEGA SMASH PACK! THIS VERSION BETTER! finally...3. i don't have golden axe 2 or 3 but they are WAY harder to get...!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Oh yeah Babe, OH YEAH. Man, I just finished playing Dragon Warrior Monster for over 80 hours and let me tell you, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS GAME, PERIOD.
I remember playing this game for 30 hours for the first time, then restarted. Then I played for another 30 hours then restarted AGAIN because I've found the complete monster breeding chart. Now...WHAT KIND OF GAME DOES MAKE YOU WANTING TO RESTART AGAIN AFTER TWO-30 HOURS OF PLAYING, HUH? This is game is simply incredible. I've read some reviews and trust me, this game is NOT A POKEMON CLONE (Actually I feel sorry for the game for being compared with Pokemon, really). I have several other great games I wanted to play, however, I couldn't play them because I was cling to Dragon Warrior Monster for over 100 hours.
So what's so great about this game?
First of all, this game is straight from Dragon Warrior game creators, meaning that you will be getting all the great elements from Dragon Warrior series such as delicately yet addictively balanced game play (that's right, your health points might be only 65, but it's much better than having 6000 health point because it's delicately balanced), continuing sega of awesome music (seriously, give it up for Koichi, the master composer for Dragon Warrior series and you will recognize lot of musics from previous Dragon Warrior games, plus if you are Dragon Warrior fans, you are in real treat!), and story line, which leaves you for wanting more. You know, about story line, it is really something. It starts out with little brother and sister, trying to get some sleep, then sister being kidnapped by this strange creature. Then another creature comes out to help Terry the brother, to find his sister. You know, seriously, this story starts out like a fairy tale. You are probably thinking what kind of exciting story line could I expect from such fairytale-like story line? I don't know what ENIX did to this game, however, everytime you are playing, you just want to play more and more(ok, I know that didn't help much, however, the way the set up the story with music[music plays a big role here] and the way the story line is being proceeded, it's just great). There are areas you need to explore (by the way, every single area changes every time you go there, meaning you won't be bored by same area, same terrain because it's different every time you go), capture monsters, and beat the boss at the end, and tournaments which will literally test your monsters skill to the max, and lot of side quests will just pull you in. I'm kind of guy who doesn't really get into finishing side quest, however in Dragon Warrior Monster, not only it's crucial part of story but it will also enhance your gaming pleasure greatly. There's this big sort of twist at the end and trust me, I almost yelled out "what the!" After saving the sister, I finished all the remaining special areas and beat Monster Tamer Master- (and you are probably thinking "so what's so special about beating Monster Tamer Master?? Sounds corny, Monster Tamer Master??) And you will only know why I'm making big deal out of beating Monster Tamer Master only if you beat him(ok, may be it's only me who thought he was so hard).
You know, to be honest with you, there aren't that much to the story. You are in there to find your sister, and you conquer each areas to be the winner of the tournament, which grants you one wish. However, I was never bored with throughout the story and it's just so fairy tale-like, yet content is very substantial. Well, if you don't play this game, it's your loss for sure.
You know, I know there are really good games out there, and even good RPG for GameBoy console. However, if you are looking away from this game because simply it's a GameBoyColor game, not GB Advance game, then you are making a big mistake. Seriously, I've been playing lot of RPGs from GameBoy system and I would pick this game over even games like Dragon Warrior 1,2, and 3, even games like Golden Sun, which I enjoyed tremendously (that's right, even games like Golden Sun).
Well, I hope that you would get this game and start right away because I'm starting Dragon Warrior Monster 2: Coby's Journey!!! I drooling because I know what to expect. Just make sure you get the complete monster breeding chart because it's so impossible, trying to breed over 200 monsters with mere luck. Mark my word. ENJOY IT LIKE I DID TREMENDOUSLY!
So what am I making such a big deal out of this "outdated" gameboy color game? Well, think of it this way. You got yourself another copy of Dragon Warrior game (Imagine how happy you are) then on top of that, you are getting this Ultra-Addictive monster breeding action. Now, you might think "monster breeding? oh please, been there, done that" Oh, you have no idea what you are talking about. It's just so addictive, sooooo addictive. Monsters are not corny (ok, some are corny) but when you are trying to breed top of line monsters, oh man, you better prepare extra batteries for a long treat.
Ok, I think I said much yet feel that I haven't really conveyed the significant reason why you have to play this game... Seriously, this is a total package, A TOTAL PACKAGE. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Total gaming pleasure. I picked up Samba not thinking I'd enjoy it but boy was I wrong. Samba had me hooked instantly and the following day I went out bought the maracas. I must say the game is great with just the controller but it's totally fun with the maracas.
During a recent family party, I put the game on and had everyone doing the maracas in no time! People who never really played games before were having a blast!
Part of the fun of the game is trying to win new music by beating the "Challenge" mode which can be quite difficult. But it's worth it when you unlock new tunes to shake your maracas too! Even young gamers can have fun playing "Whack a mole" with the maracas. This game is pure genius.
Also, you can download tunes off of the Samba web site via your Dreamcast. Finally, a game for the masses and one that will turn you into a dancing fool! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A worthy addition to the Mario collection. After 6 years since the hit Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine is unveiled by Nintendo. I for one was anxiously awaiting this game more than any other. It is probably because I have loved every Mario game ever, well except Mario 2, but that is another story. While Super Mario Sunshine contains all of the things that make a platform game great, it is just a tad disappointing as a Mario game. Don't get me wrong the game is a good one, however, there are just a few things that make it slide from being worthy to Super Mario 64.
The graphics are what you would expect from a Gamecube game. They are all very beautiful and detailed, and a big improvement from the 64 version. The water effects are amazing, especially in the Hotel level. Seeing the sunset on the water is truly exceptional. On the point of character design, Mario has never looked better. The habitants of Isle Delfino are nice too, but they all look the same with the exception of color. The only disappointment would be the enemies. Most of them are just rip offs of the originals, and they don't even look that great. The good, however, totally overcome the bad in this department.
Sound/Music is up next and this is the part of the game that unfortunately fails the most. The music for each level is just a tad too mellow for my tastes. It does have a hawaiian ring to it though, so if you prefer jazzy tunes then don't let this disappoint you. A remix of the classic Mario theme does appear in the game though, so there is some ups in that department. The voice acting though is incredibly dull. Peach sounds like a total ditz, the Chancellor has had a bit too much caffeine, and Mario is confined to the usual grunts and yells. So, basically while the music and sound is lackluster, it is something that can be overlooked.
The gameplay is what you would expect from a next gen Mario game. Nintendo decided to go with the collect-a-thon style gameplay with this one as well. You go through a total of 6 unique worlds each with their own objectives. Passing these objectives will earn you a "shine", similar to Super Mario 64's "stars." There are 120 in all but only around 75 are needed to get to the final boss. The main new thing in this game is the use of a water pack called "FLUUD." With it you can spray gunk to uncover items, attack enemies, boost high in the air, or glide across the water. Along with this Mario has retained his old moves such as side flip, the double and triple jumps, and more. There is also the addition of "Challenge Levels" which will bring back some great platforming memories. Though challenging and sometimes frustrating (i.e. throwing the controller against the wall) these levels give some spice to the game.
All in all, while this game has its frustrating moments, and even sometimes repetitive ones. It is still a great platform game that is essential to any Gamecube owners library. Some will love this game just for the fact that it is Mario, while others will find this game to more of a gimmick than anything. I, however, looked past the minor problems and really enjoyed the game. If you are a fan of platform games in general, a Mario fanatic, or just want to sit down and enjoy a challenging game, Super Mario Sunshine will not disappoint. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Grandia 2...an RPG lover's RPG. It's pretty well established by now that an RPG needs a diverse team who possess upgradable weapons and spells that they'll use to save the universe. The names of characters who have stood out among RPG's through the years--Link, Cloud, Vise, even the "Square" from Atari's ADVENTURE--have made their mark by being part of a game that provides all the depth that RPG lovers look for, and then going farther than that. Add to this list Ryudo, Elena, Millenia, Roan, and Mareg.
Grandia 2 takes you where you want to go, and just when you think the game is about to end you find that there's much more to do.
Compared to a game like Phantasy Star, Grandia 2 is extremely easy. There is little chance of running into a challenge that will destroy your party. Personally, I enjoyed this. Games like Phantasy Star and Soul Reaver often force the player to do the same thing over and over in order to progress. If this is the type of challenge you're looking for, then by all means play Phantasy Star and Soul Reaver. But, if you're looking for a game with highly developed characters and an engaging storyline, then go for Grandia 2.
BTW, did I mention that the graphics KICK ...? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great replacement for old controllers. So after reading mostly positive reviews and some negative reviews on this controller, as well as other brands sold here on amazon, I decided to get a Hyperkin controller. And let me say I am glad I did.
The controller is pretty much identical to the original Sega genesis 6 button controller that this product is replicating, there are small differences but they are almost unnoticeable. I've been using it for over 2 weeks straight with every game I have like Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, and Altered Beast, just to name a few. As anyone who's played those games know, they are button masher's. I've also been using it on 32X games and it has been working flawlessly.
I also have a habit of dropping controllers and this has handled that like a champ as well. I have not had one problem with button presses being recognized by any game or the Directional pad not working right. The cord is the same length as my original controller's. The buttons do feel slightly more stiff but I'm not sure if that's because the controller is new and my original controller is over 20 years old or what exactly but they are no more stiff that an XBOX 360 or XBOX One controller's buttons.
I definitely recommend this for Genesis players that want a good replacement controller and don't want to spend a lot of money on beat up original. I would include a pic but someone already did showing how it compares to an original controller, so there is really no point. Heck, if it wasn't for the fact it says Hyperkin on the controller I wouldn't have been able to guess this was a 3rd party product. I'm seriously thinking about ordering 1 or 2 more. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NOT a button masher's dream. This game not only looks nice, but has great, deep gameplay. To those complaining that the AI is too easy, well all fighting games are meant to be played between two humans. So the game should not be judged on the difficulty of its AI.
As for button mashers, a good player should be able to easily beat a button masher. Here's a tip for starters: parry. Since you know the constant moves are always coming, you push back and block at the same time the move comes, and you'll push your opponent to the side, where you can do whatever you want. Since they're a button masher, they won't know that you can counter parry, so it's safe to do whatever and kill them.
Learn the system. Beat the mashers. Have fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better Than Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? Gamers Think So. On the past E3, gamers played many extreme sports games including Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 and Aggressive Inline. They wrote on previews and news that the best extreme sport they had played was Aggressive Inline. It is really hard for a customer to believe in this, but it is true! Personally I don't think this game could win against Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. The tricks you can do on inline-skates are very limited and very similar to the skateboard ones. I saw some few movies on this game and I didn't like it's look. But I guess you should trust on the gamers who really play it. ..Overall, I don't know if the game is good or bad, but what i do know is that it can't beat Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Life Advanced. I played this game atElectronics Boutique in a mall. It is amazing! The gameplay is very realistic. All those people saying it is the same as the SNES version are very wrong. It is completely different. Now it takes more then jumping on your enemies to kill them. Now you have to pull raddishes and bombs out of the ground and throw them. It is hillarious to pluck a huge raddish out of the ground and throw it at your enemies. You can play s Mario, Luigi, Princess, and Toad- each one has their own voice. The each have different abilities too. Such as- Mario can run faster that Luigi, but Luigi can jump higher. Even though a lot of people say that Luigi's jumping is an advantage and even though you really need it sometimes, I see it as a disadvantage. He jumps out of control and it is a lot easierto fall off things. This is by far the BEST launch title for GBA!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The #1 Mansion. I got Luigi's mansion on Christmas in 2003 and played it about an hour after I saw it. I beat the game in two days and this is not a lie. I got really far on the first day (I was in the hallway next to the observatory) and beat the rest on the second. This is a very fun game and I have beaten it two whole times. This is a hint for you, there is a hidden room in the butlers room. Look for a mouse hole and get in first person view, while in first person view press A on the mouse hole to go inside, but make sure you have fire, and you will see lots of treasures. Also look on the back of the case of the luigi's mansion holder to see what it looks like. Blow fire on the goasts to get the ice in them to melt so you can get to the heart and it is vacuum time. you will find lots of treasure and money there and mabye another BOO. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Why Gamcube. In the past, people really didn't consider why one game system is better than the other, but now days, you pretty much have to! Today, there are three main competing game systems:X-Box,PS2, and Gamecube. They are all very good systems, but only one of them has the better games, and that is Gamecube. There are so many different types of games for it and they are all fun to play. I have an Xbox, and the games for it are basically the same, either combat games, where all you do is shoot enemies, or racing games. I got bored of it really quickly, and it is so heavy, when Gamecube is only 5lbs. Nintendo is a name that you can trust, because they have been and still are the leading video game company, since 1985! Microsoft should stick w/ computers, and Sony(maker of PS2), should stick w/ stereos! So the best system is Gamecube, PERIOD! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. Sonic Adventure 2 Battle is the best game I ever played. Great Graphics,great story...you know !!!! great everything. In the game you get to pick a team that you want to play as,you can pick Sonic's team with Sonic,Tails and Knuckels or you can pick Dr Eggman's team (or should I say Dr Robotnik)with Dr Eggman,Rouge or Shadow. If you pick Sonic's team you'll help Sonic in saving the world or if you pick Dr Eggman's team you'll help Dr Eggman in destroying the world. Your choice,but I prefer helping Dr Eggman,because for the first ever,I can destroy earth.
Also in the game,there is a battle mode,where you and another player (or computer) battle,Snowboarding,races and lots more...
I really enjoy it,so if you buy it you won't regret it,
I promise. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great game with some possible inspiration from "The Omen" movies near the end. WARNING: Does contain spoilers!
I got to say, the first adventure of Soma Cruz is a very unique change of pace for a trip through the castle of Dracula.
Story: In the year 2035, a white-haired young man goes to watch an eclipse with a friend and is sucked into the eclipse and must find out how to escape Dracula's castle. Later, Soma finds out that he IS Dracula's reincarnation. The title of this review comes from the fact that "Dracula" can mean "son of the devil" in Romanian tongue, so I compare Soma to Damien from "The Omen" movies. Unlike Damien, Soma does not give in to his dark side. (if he survives the real end of the game, that is)
Graphics: All the monsters and characters look fantastic, especially the character mugshots during cutscenes. Not as good as it's sequel, but the graphics are some of the best that the GBA can offer.
Music: I LOVE how Michiru Yamane does her magic on the music of Castlevania again. There is a remix of Death's area from the NES Castlevania 1 during one boss fight.
Gameplay: You can copy an attribute of your enemies when you absorb their soul, and you get great weapons as you get further, some are even well hidden, I think the "absorbing souls" idea was just plain brilliant!
Side note: Soma is voiced by Hikaru Midorikawa, who was Heero Yuy in the Japanese version of the anime Gundam WIng. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WORSE THAN LAST YEARS WSB2K1. Do not buy this game. The graphics are worse than last years,there is no option to have automatic baserunning or fielding. If your infielder dives for a ball and misses then your outfielder will be running the wrong way. There is only single man commentary who makes wrong calls in many cases. You cannot adjust the depth of your outfielders only infielders. There is only one camera angle. I cant believe this is from Visual Concepts and they delayed this piece of garbage. Im thinking about selling my Dreamcast this is so bad. I just wanted to add some more problems with this game...you cannot adjust how many innings you want to play on a season game. they did not update trades like fred mcgriff that happened weeks ago and the online play is slow and you cannot write to each other. This was the final straw goodbye dreamcast i will miss nba2k1,nfl2k1 and metropolis street racer but not this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
terrific but some issues not with the seller tho. ok I don't really give reviews unless I thank it is really necessary and this happens to be one of those the reason why I gave it 4 stars was because the game was completely fun and easy and the graphics were great to be a Gameboy advance game which I don't play games for graphic but I thought I should throw that in there and there was plenty of ammo for your guns and lots of health and guns I have played lots of fps (first person shooters) and this happens to be one of my favorites there's only one problem I felt like I was playing a fps that was a puzzle or a maze I probably spent maybe 30 to 40 min on each level and went out of the same doors repeatedly over and over again and by this time your sick interred of the same green doors. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
this game ROCKS. this game is awesome. it's the best fighting game i've ever played. it has a so many weapons you can make. health items, guns, poles, and even stuff you can ride on. it has one player and multiplayer. they have great characters. and of course, like the first, collect three power stones to transform into a more powerful form, where you have special attacks. some characters are strong but slow, some are fast but kinda weak, and some are balanced. the stages are also awesome. every stage moves, meaning, something happens to it and it requires you to move to a different arena. and you can pick up stuff, like vases, and throw them at your enemy. the stages are very interactive. the controls are awesome and easy to use. the camera views are awesome too. i definently recommend getting this game. a lot better than the first one. this one has the same characters as the first one and four new ones. it's an awesome game. highly recommended! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Altering the Legend. This game is one of my few regrets in gaming. That is, I regret missing the chance to preorder it. This is easily the most controversial game in the Legend of Zelda franchise. People were looking forward to another Zelda with the look, feel, and design of the N64 masterpieces. Instead, we got a much more cartoon-like look and feel, with numerous differences in design, including Link's own abilities (i.e. sidling against a wall) and a wide, open ocean world that seemed too much like the real ocean: mostly empty. However, after giving it a fair chance, I'm happy to say that Wind Waker more than stands out as a classic game. Link's facial expressions can be hilarious, the story is mind-blowing, the gameplay and design are fantastic. If you don't like exploring the world as much, for the most part you can breeze right through if you want to (there is a good chunk nearing the end of the game where you have to explore various islands, and spend a hefty sum of rupees as well). However, if you do like to explore, this Zelda is overflowing with opportunities, as the more you look, the more you find. What stands out in my mind is that, being as naive as I am, this was the first game that had a major plot twist that I never saw coming. My jaw was agape for several moments. That's what puts this game near the top of my all-time favorites. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
21 Y/O and lovin it like no other. Lets face it, Nintendo has had trouble 'growing up' with it's initial launch audience back with the NES. This is a very big step towards maturity. The GBA SP is one slick piece of equipment. The backlight is perfect in ANY lighting. I couldn't wait to try it out in complete darkness and, when I did, it was flawless. The rechargable Li-Ion battery is also great. I saw the one star review because of price and that they didn't like the rechargeable battery. With the older GBA, not only did you have to struggle to find a good lighting position, but had to keep replacing batteries. By the time you buy accessories for a GBA, you would easily spend much more than $. My only dig is the L/R buttons, they are a little difficult to get used to, but in the end, very much worth the $!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
FF Legends returns. First, do not mistake this title with the Final Fantasy tactics gameplay engine. Final Fantasy IV was patterned off the Active Time Battle system. I was amazed with the quality of the graphics and sound in this game. The soundtrack is easy to listen to with a hint of digital.
As you play the game with your main character, other characters will join and leave. After eight hours of gameplay I am still
enjoying the game waiting for more level ups. The game has a strong plot line which keeps you involved.
I would recommend this game to any new or experienced gamers.
Pros:
1) The game is so well laid out, you will not need to read the manual.
2) Remixed audio from previous decade old Final Fantasy Legend gameboy titles!
3) Pushes the graphics for the GBA platform to the edge with no problems.
Cons:
1) Got time? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I love this game. If you have ever read any of my other reviews, it is obvious that I am a Final Fantasy addict. From figurines to the rest of the games, movies to paraphernalia, I find it an almost obsession that I must buy more and more of the items. So of course I had to add this title to my collection when I found it on sale!
Having never played the original, I cannot make a direct comparison as to how much it follows true to the game. I know from experience that when Square Enix chooses to release a newer version of one of their classics, they usually cannot help with tweaking it. Whether it be the graphics, the dialogue, the enemies available or the music, something has to be touched. Oftentimes, this seems to cheapen the game, at least, as compared to what I would consider the original (Final Fantasy IV Advance comes to mind).
But, I cannot make a comparison of this version. That being said, I will have to rate the game based upon what I have played.
Graphics and Sound
Ah, the glorious 8-bit days. The graphics are VERY reminiscent of classic Nintendo titles, and in comparison to recent Game Boy Advance titles, are very dated. The sprites of the enemies are varied, detailed, and colorful. However, the sprites of the characters (your party members as well as other townsfolk), are compressed and not very good, quite frankly. When you can see more detail on a Nutkin (one of the squirrel like enemies in the game), but cannot tell for sure if the character Faris is a ninja, you have to wonder. If you want a comparison, there is not much of a difference between Final Fantasy IV Advance and this title.
Sound is true to the franchise, with the classic crystal melody in full effect. The sound effects are classic slashes and hacks, with sparkly noises for magic. There are no voiceovers, which is probably not a bad thing, since they would probably sound horrible anyway. I personally don't mind 8-bit MIDI music, but for many people, they would probably be able to turn the volume off and not miss much. I wouldn't rate the music as bad as other Game Boy titles (can you say, Pokemon?), but it certainly is not an orchestrated masterpiece.
There is lots of color, overall, but not much detail to the maps. If you have ever played any Squaresoft (now Square Enix) title from the NES days, then you can probably get a good idea. Water is blue with white pixel dots for effect, trees are textured green clumps, mountains are beaks of brownish with the occasional white top for snow. It is not bad, per se, but if you have a younger player who has never seen a game from the NES or other 8-bit system days, you will probably hear complaints of how ugly it is.
Gameplay and Story
This game is your traditional turn-based RPG. That is, you have a party of four people, each of whom have special abilities. You select your attack/item/magic/flee/defend option from a menu, wait to make your move, and go through the command list for everyone on the team. The monster(s) will attack somewhere in there too, and since this is the Active Time Battle system, they can attack while you are making a menu selection. You have to be quick on your toes.
In this game, your characters have the option of taking different jobs, AKA, classes, with different abilities for each. Everytime you beat a monster, you gain experience points (which are used to gain character levels, independent of the job class of the character), and Ability Points (ABP), which are used to gain new skills within each job class. Once you have mastered a skill in a job, you then have the ability to use it with another job, however, you can only select one extra skill at a time.
Sound confusing? Not really, once you get going. As the game progresses, you will gain access to new and different job classes, which open up different abilities. Some skills may seem fairly useless at first (who needs a Bard, anyway?!?!), but sometimes, the game may force you to use that class to beat a boss with a weakness to a certain attack. Sometimes, a super hard monster may appear in your travels, and a character class you have never used may have the secret to beating them. If you have played this game, I am hinting at the Skull Eaters and the Beastmaster job class. I say no more.
This game is also a bit unique from other Final Fantasy titles as you essentially have your entire party formed by the first major boss fight within the game. You also have access to various travel methods at each point. In most previous titles, you are restricted to land-based travel until later in the game, when you finally get a boat/airship/spaceship, etc. Being able to travel rapidly right from the beginning is nice, and certainly makes it easier to gain levels quickly.
The only real complaint that I have is the ability point system. While a monster party you kill may give 600 gil (the money in the game) and 1500 experience points, they may only give 1 ABP. That being said, I remember at time where my Red Mage job class needed 999 ABP to gain the next job level (this was fairly early in the game too, like the 4th job level or something). While I don't mind grinding (that is, killing monsters in a area for the sole purpose of gaining experience or in this case, ABP), 999 fights at 1 ABP per fight is retarded. Now it is possible to get monsters that give 2, 5, 12, or even more ABP, but those tend to be few and far between and possibly more difficult to find to grind on.
The story is very traditional, at least, as far as the Final Fantasy franchise is concerned. The crystals, which are representative of the elements of the world (Wind, Water, Fire, Earth) are each shattering, one by one. Mysterious meteors are landing near each crystal shortly before each one is destroyed. Your party is comprised of 4 people who meet at random; Galuf, the amnesiatic older man that happens to a pretty good warrior, Faris, the fey pirate captain, Lenna, the princess of Tycoon, and you, the boy and his chocobo (you can name the protagonist). You then strike out on a mission to save the crystals by traveling across the continents. The dialogue is funny, and sometimes, borderline risqu. All-in-all, it makes for a good Final Fantasy entry.
Controls
The controls to the game are pretty basic. Use the D-pad to move around or select your menu option. The A button is used to execute a selection or to talk with townsfolk, B is used to back out of menus or to Run (when held down in towns or dungeons), and the Start button is used to access the menus for your party (not the battle menu). The only complaint that I really have is the mapping of the Menu option; I think it would be nicer if it was mapped to the B button or even the shoulders, but since that is the only real complaint that I have, I can let it slip.
In terms of response, they seem to be spot-on. Since this is not a fighting game, the sensitivity is not really an issue. If you select an option, it recognizes it. If you are running in circles, the controls are tight enough.
Overall
This game is funny, fun, and a solid entry in the RPG field. Since I am still torn with Final Fantasy XII, I must admit this is a nice turn-to. It is obvious now at least, where the later game (XII) got some of the gameplay elements that I feel were murdered. But, that is another review.
Some of the commentary in the title may be a little borderline for younger kids, however, the story is fun. The enemies are well designed and the fighting system is solid. There are minor irritations (which I mentioned earlier), and some people may not be able to get past the dated graphics. However, if you can bring yourself to play through 8-bit era goodness, you will find a solid, fun title that helps to embellish the recently flawed Final Fantasy franchise. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
fun but easy. The fith installment in the tony hawk saga. This game there are new tricks, new skaters, and a new story mode into playing as yourself. Finally in this game your character can talk, not just have subtitles. There is a great story mode, and showing the life of a true skater. The real funny thing in this game is when your guy walks he looks like he is going to take a dump. But I really must comment on the graphics. Activision really did an amazing job developing this game. Also this game is a little more challanging than the other Tony Hawks. But I still think Tony Hawk 4 is the most challanging.
If you haven't played this game, basically where have you been for the past 7 months? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Extremely skeptical, but glad I bought them. The only reason I bought these is I got a sweet deal on them during Amazon Prime sale day. As an avid computer gamer, they had always peaked my interest, but had "gimmick" written all over them so never pulled the trigger on getting a pair. Until now.
Glad to say I'm really pleased with these glasses. There is a noticeable difference in graphics quality presentation and detail when you put them on. They remind me of polarized fishing glasses. I've tried them with Fallout 4, Titanfall 2 and Battlefield 1 among many other games and the result is the same. The shadowing, detail and contrast is much more pronounced.
The manufacturer also claim that these classes reduce eye fatigue. I really can't say one way or the other. When you play "x" hours of computer games, your eyes are going to get tired no matter what. And they are glasses - if you don't wear glasses or wear sunglasses very much, you'll notice them after a while. I wish they had lighter frames, which is why I knocked off one star.
Otherwise, they're as advertised as far as bringing out the quality in the visual aspect of a game and will be buying a second set for my girlfriend shortly. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wavebirds - the ONLY good wireless controller for Gamecube/Wii. The Good:
- Amazing range. No dropouts ever!
- 16 channels. Each is hard-coded so not dependent on auto-synchronization
- No problems with analog-controller drift
- OEM feel. Very solid, great construction.
- Batteries last a very, very long time.
The Bad:
- No rumble
- A little bulky (but balance is good so bulk isn't too bad)
- No extra features like turbo, macros etc.
- Pricey. (Come on Nintendo, start producing these again!!!)
After having tried other wireless controllers, the Wavebirds stand far and above all the rest. Other wireless controllers I've tried have drop-outs, but not the Wavebirds. Note that Wavebirds use radio frequencies instead of infra-red like most (all?) the others. RF is much less subject to interference and the range is much better.
These are well made controllers that last. I bought 2 Wavebirds used. The analog stick on one of them is a little loose, but it doesn't affect play. Also, I've never had problems with analog drift.
There are no extra features like rumble, turbo, macros etc - this is just a basic controller. However, "it just works" which is the main function. There has only been 1 game that I've found (so far) in which rumble was really missed (and not just a gimmick add-on like usual). (This game is Mario Party 4 in which rumble helps on one of the mini-games).
After having purchased 2 non-Wavebirds, I regret buying them and would have saved up and paid for the Wavebirds. (However, now that the going price is up from $35/each to $55/each I don't know about that.) The Intec G5089's aren't bad (especially for $20) as long as you maintain line-of-sight between the controller and console.
I can't figure out why Nintendo stopped production on these. This is the only really good wireless controller for the Gamecube/Wii. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Spidey Fan Since Childhood. I just bought this game a few days ago and so far am having a great time playing it. Since I am such a big fan of Spider-Man I am a little biased but this doesn't change the fact that this game is plain fun. This is the closest thing you will ever get to being Spider-Man.
Difficulty: Can be challenging but practice makes perfect.
Graphics: Awesome. Looking through buildings as Spidey crawls on the walls is great, a little disorienting at times but you get used to it. Spidey looks way cool and his movements are perfect. Framerates are great.
Gameplay: Levels are pretty straight forward with lots of information given along the way about your next objectives. You have to master control of Spidey's moves to excel at each level, but even my six year-old can play this game. Power-ups are also given which is helpful. You might notice some controller problems like how Spidey keeps moving after you let go of the control stick, or Spidey's directional control can be frustrating, but you can overcome these minor problems with some practice and patience.
Sound: Voice overs are great. Narrations done by Bruce Campbell! Lots of funny comments throughout the game. Glad to hear the actual movie's star lent his voice to the main character. They included surround sound in the options(shouldn't every game have this?). Music is cool, very exciting.
Overall I say this is a great game and has pretty good replay value. I love it for the Spidey Value. ... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Platinum as an Understatement. It's a rare occasion to get this excited about a controller. Not only does the WaveBird eliminate the tangle of wires that usually takes place during my countless "gaming sessions," but it also has the endurance to last for what seems to be forever until another battery change is needed.
Who would benefit from this product: Consistent gamers of all ages seeking to avoid the tangle of wires, yearning for a seat farther away from the tv, or quite simply needing another controller.
Who wouldn't benefit from this product: Individuals that are satisfied with their gaming setup or individuals that quite simply just don't game enough. Ask yourself: Is comfort worth $30 of my money? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game. XIII was well styled and was fabulous on this game. The look of it was new and exciting.
I had very high hopes for this game. I gave it 4 stars but really I should have given it 2. The rating shouldn't suffer because I did though so I went ahead with the 4.
The people who loved this game I apologize to you right now. I'm not a gaming genius. I love games don't get me wrong and the look and sound of this one had me hooked. It was a great idea.
Now for those who want to know what I didn't like there is a list and it's got several items on it.
I played the Gamecube version of this game and maybe that's why I had so much trouble out of it I don't know.
1st my guy was way too easy to kill. I couldn't get used to the game because before I knew it I was dead. I know big time gamers are blaming me and part of it is me.
However, this game didn't have a mode that I could find that once I saved at a certain place I could ever end up where I was when I saved. If you die you start the level over from the beginning. If you are a great gamer with lots of patience that's fine.
If you are like me and want to throw the Gamecube through the TV it's a different story(And don't do that I am not responsible I didn't make the game).
I really liked the game itself it had good ideas to it and I wanted to see the storyline carried out.
However when you are sitting on pins and needles because you might get killed and have to start over is a pain.
It would take me forever to get past a level and I only got to the place where you are out in the snow.
I'm sure it's because I'm not a good first person shooter player, but part of it is the game. There is absolutely no room for error with this game. Your checkpoints as they call them are your only real save point that you have so you don't have to start from the very beginning of the game.
I don't want to have to stealth around though and kill guys only to have one jump out and kill me right off. The controls move smoothly but I didn't like the fact that if I am lucky enough to shoot one guy my gun perspective changes and next thing I know someone could be in front of me before I can get focused again.
I found this game frustrating at best. When I did get the hang of it somewhat I got stalled in the woods in the snow and by the time I got the power turned on the guards would sneak out and kill me.
They could have made this game so much better by adding a dummy feature for people like me. And when you hit save you were actually accomplishing something by using the save feature. The game usually saves your checkpoint so that's not a problem but into the level if you get any distance you better hold on because if you mess up your back to the beginning of that level. That's alot of protection to look for when you have guys coming from all angles.
The auto aim feature was awkward at best.
This game is well intentioned, but I only wish the creators of these game would also remember some of us enjoy games, but aren't excellent players. I understand programming these things isn't simple, so throw in a cheat code or something so I can enjoy the gaming experience without thinking badly about what would otherwise be a fun game if I didn't die every 5 seconds. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Game of the MILLENNIUM. This game has it all. You can be an action gamer. RPGer. Pokemon fan, whatever. This game is for you. Set on new islands as well as the old from Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow, you are a new trainer on the verge of becomming a teen in the world of Pokemon. With 100 new Pokemon added to the already 151 from previous games you now must collect and train 251 pocket monsters. Your new rival makes even Team Rocket seem not so evil. You get to choose between three new beginning Pokemon in this adventure. Chickorita: A plant-type pokemon. Cyndaquil: A fire-type mole/mouse pokemon. Or Totodile: A water-type gator pokemon. This game features old characters and new alike. Gary's a gym trainer now and Ash is your last rival after you defeat the Elite Four. Prof. Oak and his brother play inportant roles. Pre-evolution pokemon now exist. Like Pichu. Pikachu's child. New pokemon types include the Dark/Evil types and the Steel types which can unleash a major hurt on the once powerful Psychic type pokemon (MewTwo trainers: Watch out!). You now carry the Pokegear rather than the Pokedex. The Pokegear has a cell phone, map, radio, and Pokedex functions. The new backpack now has lots of pockets so it is easier to find things. This new game also has a built in clock which actually keeps track of REAL time. Say it's 5:00am you time, it's the same in the game. The game is devided in time zones as morning, noon and night. Some pokemon like Hoothoot only appear at night. Also it keeps track of the days of the week. So if you play the bug catching game which can only be played on Tuesday, if you miss it that day you have to wait another whole week. Another new addition is the three legendary dogs. Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres beware. You now get to collect 16 badges. 8 new badges and the 8 original. Something very special happens when you complete the game but I won't spoil anything. I'll just say it's almost like getting two games for the price of one... You will NOT regret getting this game! Three words: "A Must Buy!" | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great fun! Even more addictive than the original Mario Kart. I am a long-time Nintendo user. Over the years, the only platform I haven't bought of Nintendo is the Nintendo 64. I fell in love with the original Mario Kart back when I was about 17. I still remember playing that game untill 2 or 3 in the morning, and then trying to fall asleep with these visions of the game still in my head.
Since then no other game has captured my attention (or addictive personality) quite like the original Mario Kart. Until now. My husband reserved this game for me several months ago, and we just bought it a couple of weeks ago. I was a little leery about this game since so many of the updated games now are a disappointment to me. This was no disappointment! The game is remniscient enough of the original MK for it to be familiar territory for me, but different enough to not be boring. And the levels are harder now too. You really have to fight to win the cups.
Double Dash has also added a battle mode. My husband really loves this mode. I'm not as fond of it but it is a good change of pace, and it's especially fun if you have three or more players.
I really like the fact that there are so many characters to choose from. For every player, you choose two characters and one vehicle. The vehicles show statistics, ie the max speed, acceleration, and weight of the vehicle is rated from 1 to 5 stars. As you get medals in each circuit, new vehicles and new levels are unlocked. It's fun to play around with the different characters and vehicles to see which vehicles and special weapons are most effective in a particular circuit. I still haven't unlocked everything, and it's a fun struggle to try to get to the next level.
For me, I usually prefer waiting to buy a video game until I can find it used. I find it hard to justify paying full price for a video game that I'm going to be able to find used for half price in a couple of months. But this is worth every penny to buy new. I have a feeling it's going to be a while before people are willing to part with this game; it really is hours and hours of fun! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good, but slow and incredibly demanding early Game Boy game. Early Castlevania games tended to be hit or miss affairs, and unfortunately this is . When I originally posted this review in 2003, I had made a concerted effort to create an honest review for the average player; I was (and still am) quite fond of the game. If I were to redo my rating scale, perhaps I'd score it slightly higher at three stars. All the same, I still feel that this game provides a low amount of fun given the intense challenge, and the rating is deserved given that overriding criteria.
Doesn't the classic GB logo give it away? This is not the fantastic GameBoy Advance title Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, nor is it Circle of the Moon or even Harmony of Dissonance.
What this is might well be described as one of the slowest sidescrollers ever made (and that's without slowdown affecting the game). Made in 1989, this is one of the first titles in Konami's Game Boy lineup and it shows. The level one music (Battle of the Holy) is excellent and a personal favorite, but the aural experience is unfortunately quite limited afterward. I personally like many of the background details (whenever they show up, that is) such as the trees and graves seen at the game's beginning. Much later on the ability to use exploding eyeballs as dynamite to open up a hidden area (no joke!) is a great concept well executed.
The whip Christopher uses in this game may be upgraded once for a chain whip, and once more for flinging fireballs...it's not quite an adequate replacement for the traditional Castlevania subweapons, but it does give you unlimited attacks at range.
Christopher's slowness in this title (and its sequel) makes Simon Belmont's hunched back and slow gait appear like a semi barrelling down the road, whereas Christopher is perhaps the man trying to push a tractor trailer down the road. Suffice to say that he's very slow - hyperbole aside, he seems to move at roughly half the speed of Simon.
The worst part of it would be the intensely difficult jumps found in large quantities. This is the textbook example of frustrating level design: Nearly every single jump must be done within an accuracy of a few pixels. While the most difficult jump in the game requires you time perfectly across two falling platforms-essentially three jumps-is thankfully optional (used to snag a 1-up extra life), since I can only manage it about once in twenty tries (an optimistic guess), the normal jumps are too close to this required accuracy for comfort. One long series of jumps has you going over about a dozen blocks in such a fashion; while there's solid ground below to fall down onto and the process of jumping may always be restarted it's easy to mess up here. A later and quite ugly level where you are chased by spikes for nearly the entire level (and one part consists of climbing upwards and jumping from rope to rope) has the same feel to it, as mistakes tend to get you killed quite often.
There's more. One level starts you off by bats which of course you can't hit right away because while a Castlevania Axe could take them all out, you have no axe, only your whip. Getting through this section unscathed is more a matter of luck than skill.
The end of the game, oddly enough, consists of the easiest Dracula fight since Castlevania 2 (where you could simply lay on the laurels for invincibility for the fight's duration). I won't give it away, but Dracula's second form is even more pathetic, in terms of an attack pattern, than the first (in either case, Dracula looks silly in this one). Given how hard this game is, though, it's probably not a bad thing to have some reprieve.
Are there any more problems? Oh yes, the killer: Getting hit downgrades your weapon one notch, so you essentially play the whole game with the basic short leather whip.
All that said, I do love this game, but it's not easily playable. It brings solid graphics to the GameBoy, but the gameplay...if it is solid, perhaps we would better say that you'll need a jackhammer to scratch the surface of this particular rock.
It gets the second star only because some people consider all terribly difficult games to be a challenge and they might enjoy it somewhat. As I noted, there are some nice points later in the game...unfortunately, just as with the previous year's (1988) Castlevania arcade game (Haunted Castle), most mortals will never see many of its neat details.
My recommendation is to pick up Castlevania 2: Belmont's Revenge instead. You have subweapons, less difficult jumps, a better soundtrack overall, and weapon downgrades have been checked significantly. Pick that one up if you're looking for classic GameBoy action! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The story of a few strangers chosen to live in a video game. Animal Crossing... the story of a few strangers chosen to live in a video game, and find out what happens when they stop being themselves and start being someone else; Animal Crossing for Nintendo Gamecube! That's the motto of the Animal Crossing commercial. Once you play Animal Crossing, you start to know what it's like to live in a world where you have to get a job, buy a house, pay off loans and debts, furnish and clean your house, etc. Animal Crossing will let you do all that, compact into one little mini-DVD.
In AnimaL Crossing, you are supposed to run a town, having freedom to pretty much anything that you can do in the real world; buy a house, buy furniture, keep your house clean, do jobs and chores, fish, play games, pay off loans and debts from your house, and even play classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) games! You can do that, and you will have to do jobs and chores for people, and get paid a certain amount of bells (currency of Animal Crossing) and you can buy things for your house and for yourself. You can trade items with people online with the convienece of a passcode online or with a friend. At first, it may sound kiddy, childish, and boring, it is actually a very fun, addictive game that you will want to play forever. Animal Crossing is a kind of game that you can never finish it, there is always something new to do, somewhere to explore, someone to meet.
With the new technology that will allow you to connect your Gameboy Advance to your Gamecube, you can do many interesting things. You can transport your character to your GBA island, find new items to bring to your Gamecube, etc. With the new e-Reader products, you can use that link cable, connect it to your e-Reader, and purchasing an inexpensive deck of cards will bring you new town theme songs, new clothes, more items, foods, and more. Animal Crossing is the most innovative game you may see in a long time, giving you freedom to do pretty much anything. A great game that you shouldn't pass up.
OVERALL: 5 out of 5 stars | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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