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A great but not perfect controller. Like many people I love the Dreamcast controller because it's big,comfortable and great for games like Soul Calibur. However, the reason why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it's not the best for platform adventure games like Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2. I've compared the controller and those Sonic games to the ones available for the Nintendo Game Cube. I'm close to being as good at the Sonic Adventure games on the Dreamcast with the classic Dreamcast controller as I am with the wireless Wavebird on Sonic Adventure 2 Battle and Sonic Adventure DX but the Dreamcast controller just feels awkward in levels like Ice Cap Zone in Sonic Adventure and especially Green Forest and Pyramid Cave in Sonic Adventure 2 for the Dreamcast. I can appreciate the fact that due to the controller for the DC those levels are more challenging but they can also be downright frustrating.
The controls for the original Soul Calibur are just as good as the ones for Soul Calibur 2 for the Game Cube but the controller feels very awkward for the Power Stone games. I can only make minimal progress with those games on the Dreamcast controller I think they seem horrible. I give kudos tO Sega for making seperate controllers like a fishing line like controller for games like Sega Bass Fishing and a NES Zapper esque controller for shoot em up games like House Of The Dead 2. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Decent enough Yugioh game but not without its faults. I have to say that for the most part I like Yugioh Worldwide Edition but I do have a few issues with it. The game has a lack of story mode with no development or plot (which is both a good and bad thing) and the second thing is just how irritating it is whenever you duel someone. All of the duelists in this game seem to be physic and are able to tell whenever you face down monster has a weaker defense points then their monster(s). Also whenever you start to get ahead your opponent will always conveniently draw a Dark Hole or Raigeki. While I don't want all of the duels to be boring I found the constant unnecessary struggling to be annoying and hindered my appreciation for the game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
VERY SIMPLY THE BEST NINTENDO GAME EVER. I've been playing Metroid games since the first one came out for NES in the 80's. It's always been my favorite Nintendo game series, and this is the most perfect one so far. The graphics are incredible (Samus and her ship are SO much sharper and more detailed than in MP1), the storyline is way cool, and the game in general is challenging and *REALLY* fun to play. There are tons of new weapons and other toys, and they even updated the scan visor, logbook, and morph ball boost (among other things) in some really cool ways - you can now use the morph ball boost as a weapon! And I can't even express how great it is to have the screw attack back in the game.
I brought it home last night and played until it was really late and I had to get to bed. Can't wait to get back home tonight and continue the journey! They really outdid themselves this time - it's gonna be hard to go back and play any of the earlier Metroid games now, even MP1! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Sega Dreamcast is one of the most excellent consoles to ever hit the market. The Sega Dreamcast is one of the most excellent consoles to ever hit the market. At the time of release, 9.9.99, it was brain-shattering. I did shat my brain the day I got home with my new Dreamcast and Soul Caliber. To this day, the system holds up in terms of stylish graphics, innovative and unique games and flat-out solidity of the gear. The controller is a dream, like butter on a roll. It fits the hand the way the wind fits the sea. Don't forget to pick up Ecco the Dolphin, Phantasy Star Online, Grandia II, Jet Grind Radio and any of the Sega 2k sports games. All good stuffs. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Amazing. Having played and thoroughly enjoyed Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, i remember running off after work to pick this up the day it hit store shelves.
I was not disappointed.
Combining an intense and intriguing story with (at that time) top-of-the-line graphics and a data-streaming technique that allowed the game to move seamlessly without noticeable loading times or the annoying interruption of transitional "Loading" screens between rooms or levels
The only negatives to this game are the frequency of the "Block Puzzles" and a couple of minor technical glitches, but in this game they are comparatively trivial when weighted out against the drama, atmosphere and overall depth of the game | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome game, but DON'T BUY THIS GAME USED. I tried to purchase this game used from 3 different Amazon Marketplace sellers (2 were actually 1 seller using aliases), and all 3 copies I received were bootleg versions of the game. I've given up on trying to find a used, REAL version of this game. If you have to buy it, definitely try to find a new copy!
I have a real version of the game I bought new in the store years ago, so I knew something was up when the first copy arrived. It didn't have a shiny sticker like my real copy, and when I booted the game up, it said "The save file will be loaded. The game can be played." I found from a little internet digging that these are two sure-fire ways of telling your game is a bootleg.
I even sent the third seller a note after getting 2 fake copies, asking him to check the following things which can indicate the game is not the real thing (but that didn't stop them from sending me a bootleg copy, anyway!):
First, the cartridge itself should be green. If it isn't green it's fake. If the game says "The save file will be loaded. The game can be played" when you start, the game is usually fake. To clarify, check the Emerald sticker: Is it shiny/metallic? If not, it's a fake. Also are there small numbers stamped on the sticker? If not, fake. Check the back of the cartridge, does it say 004? Definitely fake. It should say 002. Then final test, check inside the cartridge where the gold thingies start, does it read Nintendo in gold letters? If not, it is fake.
This is an excellent game, but if you get duped into buying a bootleg version, the game will corrupt itself and stop saving and/or delete your save data towards the end of the game. Also, you can't use Pal Park to import Pokemon from a bootleg GBA game into your DS versions.
If you have to get a used version of this game, I recommend contacting the seller first and asking them to verify all of the above indicators...hopefully you'll have better luck than me. Buyer Beware! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Red Rescue. If you a big Pokemon fan, I would suggest getting this game. The difference between the regular games (Red/Blue, Yellow/Green, Diamond/Pearl/Platinum, Silver/Gold, Ruby/Sapphire, etc) is that in this game you become a Pokemon which caused by an incident. You travel from one cave to another just like when you were a trainer going to Gym to Gym. You can recruit other Pokemon along the way and have them travel behind you to help you along the way.
In the beginning you are asked random questions that will led to which ever Pokemon you will become. Based on your answers you will be that character for the rest of the game. Some Pokemon types you will become are: fire, water, ground, grass, or flying.
The Good:
-You still level up and learn new moves just like the older games.
-Can switch the leader of the group (If you have a tag along you can make them in front)
-Get rewarded for finishing caves and missions set my other Pokemons
-If you know your elemental skills, you will go far
-It features all past game's Pokemon
The Bad:
-Some caves are longer/bigger than others such as one will be 5 or 6 floors as others are 99 floors
-Random maps within the caves so if you go back to it, the stairs will be in another spot
-To unlock some locations you have to find a key or another main item that could be anywhere within the cave. After that you can unlock locations for the Legendary Pokemons. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I Can't Get This to Work. It might be a great product if I could get it to work for either Pokemon Leaf Green, Fire Red, or Emerald. The instructions are not clear and everything I've looked up and tried hasn't helped. AR will not start for Emerald or Fire Red. It will start for Leaf Green, but nothing seems to work. I'm trying to get the "Encounter Pokemon" codes to work. If you have gotten this to work on Leaf Green, please tell exactly how you managed to do this. What game name you selected? What AR codes was checked? For instance,(m), Encounter Pokemon, Choose One, Mew. Where in the game did you catch the pokemon? Was the AR plugged in while playing the game? This is stuff the instructions should tell. Thanks in advance. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very good game..but it's not for everyone. One reviewer already said he prefers Metal Gear to Shenmue so if that's your cup of tea then maybe this game isn't for you. But taken from an rpg/reality simulation game, this game is the best so far. You have to train and discover new fighting moves on your own. At times there are QT scenes where you gotta react instinctively for certain events to unfold. How many out there were too slow at first and managed to get the ball to hit the little girl? ;) You can raise a little cat while you're on your adventures. There's just alot of little mini things that may or may not have anything to do with the plot which makes this interesting. So, if you're the type that just wants to blow stuff up and likes a fast paced game, then Shenmue isn't for you. But if you're like me and love little distractions and have patience, then this game is great. Heck, I once spent 15 minutes just stalking one guy in Tenchu and that was fun for me. Of course, the game isn't perfect. There are little flaws like the dialogue becoming repetitive at times, not being able to skip certain scenes you've been thru before, or my biggest gripe..no analog control. It does get a bit inconvenient at times when you're in a cramped space and only have digital control. But still, this game definitely ranks up there as one of the great games. But like every great game, it might not be your cup of tea. If you don't like a particular type of game, why buy into the hype? That would be like me buying Madden when everyone says it's one of the greatest games, but I don't give a care about sports games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's AMAZING , but you must understand the learning curve. Boy, this game is DEEP: Just forget what they say about cinematics, there are not ! Those comments where about some pc version speculation... Nothing like that. The story is NEW (it's the sequel), all missions are NEW (though some locations are in common with pc, and the story explains why .
After the first 5 minutes I didn't think I was going to like it...I had played the PC version of the first R6 game and the GBA version felt very, very oversimplified in terms of strategy, and yet overly complex in the way of control - WAS I WRONG! 3 missions in and I am LOVING this title! It really requires that you choose a well balanced team in terms of gear and utilize ALL the controls proficiently - once you can switch players and gear, strafe, crouch etc without thinking about which buttons to press, the game suddenly opens up! Like all games of this type, the beauty of the gameplay comes from the freestyle approach one can take approaching certain situations: if you want to storm in guns ablaze, then this is possible, however if you prefer to take just your sniper (with a high stealth statistic) and sneak around in the shadows, eliminating the enemy via stealth tactics then this is possible too!
Sound is absolutely astounding! In fact I would go out on a limb to say that the audio is the best, most immersive I personally have heard on the system to date! FULL of digitalized audio.(Use headphones!!!)
And.. multiplayer ... is like counterstrike on GBA !! Even the flashbang blid effect is here, and the sniper is really cool. So amazing AI, open and deep tactical -1 shot 1 kill- gameplay. Get it, and understand that a complex game has a learning curve. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A pretty great little compilation. 6 classic Sega Genesis games crammed into one cartridge. Well more like 4 classics, and 2 tag-along games, but that's fine. Sonic is of course the poster game for the Genesis in general. Golden Axe is always a really fun isometric beat 'em up, and same with Streets of Rage. I like Golden Axe better cuz I prefer the medieval setting and power ups. Revenge of the Shinobi is pretty kool being a ninja, going around chuckin kunai knives at everybody. I haven't played the other games yet but I'm sure they're cool. It's pretty great bargain, you should add it to the collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great for Ren and Stimpy fans. Like many people who grew up in the 90s,I used to love watching Ren and Stimpy on Nickelodeon(back when they still had good shows). And this game really takes me back to those great childhood days. The graphics,gameplay and music in Stimpys Invention are fantastic. You can control either Ren or Stimpy,and pull off some very funny moves. You can switch between the two,when you are playing by yourself,or you can play the game using two players. Player one controlling Ren and player two controlling Stimpy.(I personally think using two players is more fun).The game is not very long,but the levels are fun to play through and are hillarious. Some parts can be a bit tough at times,but once you get used to the controls,its really not so bad. Overall,I recommend Stimpys Invention to all Ren and Stimpy fans,or to those who love a great old school two player game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's freaking huge. I had a third party memory card of the same type a while ago, and saved many many games/replays/screenshots onto it. The problem was it corrupted data from time to time and eventually the whole card got corrupted. This first party version to the best of my knowledge does not corrupt data (I know the memory card 59s don't or at least almost never do.) It can hold an enormous amount of data, and the only shortcoming in that respect is that it can only hold a total of 100 files in total (even if you don't use up all the blocks.) This seems like a strange shortcoming so it's not as big a storage unit as it appears, but it's still far larger than almost anybody will use (I'm a freak and stored rental files, screenshots and replays onto it in addition to the 20 or so games I own.) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's Party Time! Let's Have Some Fun. Crazy Taxi is by far one of the best video games I've ever played. The sountrack, gameplay, and replay value are insane! There are only 2 levels, but it is still fun to play over and over and over again! Basically, the objective is to drive around and take customers to the place they want to go. Boring, right? Wrong! Drive as crazy as you like, from crashing into cars to jumping over stuff, or just driving all around crazy! If you don't make it to the customer's destination in time, they'll jump out of the car, which is pretty funny. There are four drivers, and they all have one heck of an attitude. My personal fav is Gus. He's old, but he always plays it cool. Many people think S is the best license you can get, but after that it's awesome and after that it's crazy. There are three modes, arcade, original, and crazy box. Arcade and original are basically the same, except the course on which you play. Crazy Box is a series of minigames. Overall, This Game rules! Unless you've already bought it, buy it now while you can. Despite all the bad reviews For this game, it rocks and you should buy it. Nintendo rules! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good, but has a steep learning curve. This game really is a good game, but my problem isn't with the game's quality. The game has great missions, a good explanation for its existence, good cutscenes, perfect voice acting true to the series, and most importantly to me, a great soundtrack. The main problem with this game is its steep learning curve and the requirements to fulfill missions. In the first two levels, the difficulty is fine, but after that, you have to be virtually flawless to finish missions, which means a lot of replaying missions. Thankfully, if you fail at the mission enough times, you can skip, but you miss cutscenes doing so. The game could be better, but for what it is, it's good enough. Certainly more than you'd expect out of a game based on a TV series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Game Boy Advance Horsez. I bought this game for my 7 year old. She played with it for 5 minutes and said...."You can have this game mom....it's too hard for me." So I tried playing it and EVENTUALLY I figured out what I was supposed to do. So far, it's an okay game. You have to choose a horse and take care of it (brushing, feeding, cleaning, riding). Then you have to build a guest house on your property. And as someone else said, the house is free, but it doesn't show up at all on your property until day #2. Then guests show up at your ranch. And that is as far as I've gotten. From what I can see in the game and directions....you basically run a ranch, keep your guests happy, upgrade your properties, buy and sell horses to make money, go into town for supplies, compete in shows, etc. It's a fun little game, but I can see how younger children would get easily bored and frustrated with it. I think a child age 10+ who likes horses and has the patience for this type of game would enjoy playing it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pikmin...It's great. hey, this was the first game i got 4 gamecube and its awesome. u play as captain olimar and u r travaling through space when suddenly-...BOOOOM...-u r struck by an asteroid. later you wake up and u r on an unknown planet. your ship has 30 missing parts scattered around the planet and u have 30 days to find them all. hurry captain, your running out time it is now up to you and the Pikmin to find the missing parts get them onto the ship and get off the planet before your life support system goes dead. the graphics on this game r great, everything on this game is great(except it takes up a lot of room on your memory card). i would suggest anyone to by this game, no matter what anyone else saysu should buy this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It may be turn based, but it still is the best. Ok, I really haven't heard anyone talk about this so I thought I'd bring it up. This game is turn-based, for those of you who have never heard of this, think Pokemon where one trainer goes first then the other.
Now this is the only thing that almost kept me from buying this game, in short, this game is the absolute best and I usually HATE turn based games!(nothing like an "I ALMOST beat him" scinario!)The units for all sides are the same but different looks to them in the combat screen. Orange Star has an USA look to it while Blue Moon is Russian. The difference is the CO's power. A CO is kinda your alter ego in the game, and all have a strengh and weakness that caries over to your troops. For insatance one has great offence at close range, but his long range is a joke, while another has Artillery that will have you cursing into the wee hours of morning just by trying to get close to him. The best thing unless you have already read the manual and know everything, is the training. You have to go through 20 training missions before the actual campaign. I sorta resented this at first but it was actually kinda helpful to learn that my units would slowly run out of gas and ammo.
So in summery if you want a good solid stratigy game, well this is just for you! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Whack goes the bug net. Animal Crossing is a wonderful game. (There got it out) You'd never think that whacking villagers could be so fun! In this game you start off with only 1000bells (money) a sly looking raccoon thing trys to sell you a house, or "pad' as the ever-famous K. K. Slider calls it. Now this raccoons name is Tom Nook. Try as you might, you will never forget it. At first this raccoon seems nice. He lets you chose 1 out of the 4 houses he owns. Pick one and pay him. What? Your money is not enough? Tom Nook says you may pay off the debt by working for him. Great! You even have debt in thre game! Anyways you do a few chores fir Nook and you will soon relise that he is the most evil thing you've ever seen.
Aside from Tom Nook and debt, you can sell things, meet villagers, go to the island if you have a gba and gba-gc cable, collect items to gain HRA points and make your house look great, listen to some great K. K. Slider tunes, play real NES games and more! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The reason to own a GBA. This has got to be the must own game for this system. Featuring glittering graphics never before matched on a handheld, a unique skill system called "Psynergy," and an RPG-worthy storyline. These elements are wrapped in an pleasant aural package. The music is the BEST that any handheld has ever had. Symphonic, sweeping sounds stream through headphones, adding emotion and grandeur to the already impressive interface.
Psynergy allows the player to interact with the environment in action-RPG style, forcing you to alter things to progress in the game. This offers a fresh twist to the traditional mold. Golden Sun also features a fair amount of challenge, requiring a measure of strategy and attention to master the games tougher bosses.
If you own a GBA, buy this. If you don't own one, buy this anyway before it disappears from development and get a GBA as soon as possible. Along with the GBA's already impressive library, this is a must own. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ok worth a play through. I think most of the reviews here have pretty much summed up the game. A basic hack n slash with integrated cut scenes. There is a lot of cut scenes present here. Basically its a game within a movie. The game has little variety you basically are just hacking your way through the game. Its fun for the first hour then it sort of becomes a chore. The graphics where top notch for the time. So is the story which almost makes up for the lack of game play depth. While the controls are decent i wouldnt say they are spot on. Also theres a few PITA moments where your in a corridor or other tight quarters and Guts sword is almost rendered useless since its too big too properly wield. So basically you are just clanking against the walls. Sometimes whacky camera(which was a problem for a lot of these games back then) and sometimes iffy collision problems. Also there are sometimes where the games gets extremely hard and borderline frustrating. Dont get me wrong its a good game and worth a play through. However its lack in game play depth, long intense cutscenes, just ok controls makes the game a 3 star event. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
About time they made a hunting game more interesting. Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2 (all versions) is a pretty good game as it graphical is very detailed and the game play is very entrenched. You assume the first-person viewed roll a famous hunter who finds himself (sorry, ladies, not a female lead but you can still play) in scenarios in which he must kill the most dangerous game in the world.
Setting aside the kill factor, the objectives in the game are not all about killing. Much like any other first person shooter, such as this similar to Doom and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, you have mission objectives laid out before you on a linear path. Though the worlds/levels are very expansive the paths are clear and following them lead you to your goals. There are secrets also to uncover, and often you achieve these secrets by destroying enough of the stumps laid out in the levels. At the end of each level your performance is laid out before you to evaluate. It even gives you the chance to go back and replay a level to improve your stats.
The graphics, again, are very good and detailed. This barely if not at all has mapping fog in the distance. The animal animation can be a little chunky at times, but when the animals pin you down and you can look at them right in their eyes and see their snapping mouths and teeth you often forget this is a game. The sound effects were top notch, adding to the atmosphere of the game, though when an attack is happening it can be a little too sudden, and therefore the timing of the 'attacking music' is a little late on its cue.
The minus I and some of you will have is the controls. Since it is using a first-person shooter's style of controlling those not mastered in it will find great difficulty. It helps that the game has three levels of experience so you can practice away, and the added feature of slo motion which slows attacks upon you. However, as with this kind of two-thumb control movement, the surprise of attack can cause one to forget very quickly how to move properly. I like realism, but sometimes adding a bit too much realism takes some of the fun out of the game. There are only three different controlling options available: no arcade style.
Control problems aside, Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2 is a very solidly put-together game that is both challenging and most importantly fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mario Past The Bumpers. It does sometimes surprises me when there is a game that really seems to be exciting, but could use a little more when it it needed. For Nintendo, they truthfully have done it before with Mario, especially for the Game Boy. Nintendo really revised the success of Mario very, very well with the reissuings of classic games like Super Mario 3, the Super Nintendo classic Super Mario World, and the NES legendary original Super Mario Brothers being reissued just this year. Yet with all the success, there is always one Mario game that is good, but just could use a little improvement in its action.
Mario Pinball Land is a fast-paced wacky game where Mario is transformed into a ball, inorder to rescue Princess Toadstool from the vile Bowser, and his henchmen including Petey Piranha from Super Mario Sunshine, the classic villain the Big Boo, and a couple of others. The game features five outraeous stages, 30 boards and exciting games including three mini-games. The graphics really are displayed quite well within the game, and the feel of the pinball also handles quite well within the Mario theme. Yet, with all the upsides, there are a few downsides to the game. The controls can be a bit frustrating at times, especially against the bosses and in some boards of the game. The music itself also stands very well, with the classic themes for each course, especially the Egyptian stage, and deep under the ice in the snow level.
The game is a lot tougher, from a earlier Game Boy classic, Kirby's Pinball Land from 1993. While many people may seem interested in this exciting game, there are some pinball fanatics that just might not feel interested in this game. There are some Mario fans that just might want to skip this one. All in all, I suggest you try this out, and see for yourself.
Graphics: B+
Sound: B-
Control: C+
Fun & Enjoyment: B-
Overall: B- | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome adapter. I got this for my retro duo portable. It works great with it. I don't need to have cables going into the tv to get video which is nice so I can play on the go. It works with genesis and master system games if you slap another adapter on top of it. So far it works with everything I throw at it except Virtua racing. With sms I had muted sound with Shinobi because of the fm sound on the cart. other than that it played everything and it played it accurately. I did notice the sound coming from the cart itself was no where near as good as the sound coming from the headphone jack of the rdp. Other than that it does the job and is more low profile than the included nes adapter with the rdp which makes it not look totally stupid when you play it. Although the ea carts start making it look a bit silly. =) Great product for the rdp! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I always loved the PS1 Crash Bandicoot games. I always loved the PS1 Crash Bandicoot games, which is why I was skeptical to buy a non-3D version with lesser quality graphics. But this game is awesome. Crash games just always do something right. You get through it once to earn all the purple crystals very quickly, usually a pretty easy endeavor. Then you have to smash all the boxes to earn gems, and beat the time trials to earn relics. This is where the real challenge is and most of the fun. I bought this with the 2-pack (includes Nitro Kart) but I may just go back and buy The Huge Adventure because this game was so fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Novice" mode? Maybe in JAPAN it is. Alright. I had no idea what to expect from Mortal Kombat Advance. I loved the series from MK1 to its fourth game on the N64 and Playstation. Then there's this....Okay...Maybe I should mention that I loved the CONSOLE GAMES. The only handheld game I like in the series is Mortal Kombat 2 for the Game Boy.
So, I was treated with a rather glorious presentation. The graphics are still really colorful on the Game Boy Advance, and the sound is top-notch. Oh, and there's a huge variety of characters, including the off-beat versions of some of them from MK3. Oh GOD does it fall from there.
Since I was new to this particular game, I tried the "Warrior" (aka Normal) difficulty. MY BUTT WAS BRUTALLY MURDERED BY SCORPION THE SECOND I CAME IN. Not once did I even inflict damage on him, and I was trying the hardest as possible to even give the tiniest bit of damage!
Apparently, I knew I couldn't handle that difficulty. The next logical thing to do was try the "Novice" difficulty. After all, that is the easiest difficulty setting available at all, right?
Okay...I'm not making this up: It. Didn't. Change. A. Freaking. THING. This game is impossible! It's at the same standards of horrendous as Dragon's Lair on the NES!! Do NOT play this! It's a total waste of money. Avoid it and play something better! Like...MK: Deadly Alliance on the GBA. Same system, totally better game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The white controller is whats being sent. I ordered the white gamecube controller and thats what I got. Its the same one as pictured with the japanese writing on the box and the extra long cord. If you do not get whats pictured then you show double check your order and send it back, because you got the wrong one. This is the controller to get. It has defiantly been refined a little which makes it more responsive. And works great with the wii. If your thinking about buying this then you already know that you want or need it. So spend the extra coin and get the best controller you can besides it looks great. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Shows that Sega is desprate. WTF? Shadow the Hedgehog sucks. When Sega added guns, that meant they were desprate. It doesn't stay true to the franchise. I've played every Sonic game expect for some of the arcade ones, and they are all better than this. The story of this game is Shadow is on a planet, where all hell breaks loose. And quote, I'm not refering to Doom. You can chose one of three paths. Good,bad with Dr. Eggman, or bad with tall dark and mysterious. Depending on with path you choose, you'll face a certain end boss. I found myself in the game running into the same boss like 3 times. There are also some controll issues. All the people who give this game 5 stars must be high on crack. This game is a poor excuse for a Sonic game | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Great Game. When I first bought a Game Cube, the first Game I bought was this game: Super Smash Bros Melee. I used to own the first Super Smash Bros, and I was a little disapointed. After you get sound test, item switch, Mushroom Kingdom, and the four secret characters, all you can do is erase the data and start over again. The moves were limited, and you couldn't play at the final places. Now you can, it's all in Melee. 25 Great characters, powerful and fast, many levels and more moves. All the First characters are there, the music is much better, and there are three girls who kick .... In the first all there is is Samus, and you can hardly tell she's a girl. I'm not a girl, but I think that there should always be some kicking girls that do more then reveal their bodies (flashing). I think that if you only buy one game for GC, get Melee. All the others come second. If I could give this game more then five stars, I would. It deserves 10. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Underrated System with AWESOME games. 9/9/99. The day the video game world was changed forever. Sega launched its Sega Dreamcast which had graphics far superior to anything else availible. It also had internet capability to play games over the net and could also play music CD's. The Dreamcast was very succesful in its first weeks on the market, selling more than 500,000 in its first week.
But in January 2001 Sgea announced that due to low world-wide sales they would stop producig the Dreamcast and become a 3rd party developer for the other systems, never to make another Dreamcast system or any other system again. Thankfully, Sega would still support the Dreamcast until March 2002. In between those times is when the best Dreamcast games were released. NFL 2K2, NBA 2K2, NHL 2K2, Daytona USA, Crazy Taxi2 and Sonic Adventure 2 were all released between those lines. But here March 2002 has come and gone and the Dreamcast has passed on with the release of NHL 2K2.
But that does not mean an any way that you should not buy a Dreamcast. You can get a dreamcast, 2 controllers, a memory card, NHL 2K2, NFL 2K2, NBA 2K2 Sonic Adventure 2, Shennmue, Daytona USA, Crazy Taxi 2 and 5 other games for the same price of a PS2 or XBOX, one controller, one memory card, and no games.
The Dreamcast is a great deal at $50 and you can't go wrong with any games. I think the Dreamcast is the best deal on a video game system availible right now. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent hardware, flawless emulation. I couldn't be happier with this little number. Works perfectly with my Win7 64bit PC, no muss, no fuss, just true plug-and-play. The control ports on the cable are conveniently marked 1 and 2; I plugged an original Sega 3-button controller into port 1 and a Sega-brand 6-button controller into port 2, both were instantly recognized. Control with this cable is smooth and responsive, with zero perceptible latency. Works perfectly with the latest version of Fusion (the smoothest, most flawless Genesis emulation I've ever experienced) as well as anything else that doesn't need more than a few buttons-- La-Mulana and They Bleed Pixels played great with Joy2Key. Bottom line: this cable is the easiest, best way to use a Genesis controller as a PC gamepad. You won't be disappointed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
same old Metroid goodness. I first played Metroid when it came out. I was about 9 or 10 at the time. At first I was confused at the strange concepts it presented, such as a level-less world, unusual enemies, and music that sounded good even for a Nintendo. I think my favorite part about it was the similarities to the Alien movies. I had never seen such a huge game take place on just one level, and the game had it's own type of genuinely surreal atmosphere that was impossible to reproduce on other games.
Prime recreates all that, and then some. Fans will be unbelievably pleased at how true this game is to the rest of the series. It takes place between Metroid 1 and Metroid 2, so younger gamers that never got to play the first one will be able to get a handle on the story from the beginning (if that kind of initiative is still left in kids today...). The game is not seperated into levels (that was a great fear lingering in our heads), so you can still go anywhere you want anytime you want. I'm still looking for secret areas now.
Now for the big secret, I'm sure many of you have heard, if you have Prime and Fusion (for Advance), and have beaten both of them, you can not only use Samus's Fusion armor in Prime, but you can access the original NES game. I've no idea how to do this stuff - I don't have an Advance, but I think it's worth mentioning, since Metroid has been famous for its secrets hidden stuff.
It's only missing one thing - EVERY Metroid game has come out directly after a new Alien movie. Now, this is entirely understandable, since there is no Alien 5 yet (I think that's why they left Prime between the first two games, so that in case an Alien 5 DOES come out, they can have room for a real Metroid 5). But think about it: every Metroid game has plot elements that take after the respective Alien movie. If you want to see some real detail about it, go to the Features section of the Metroid Database website. There's a whole list comparing game-to-movie.
So of course I recommend this game! It'll please old Metroid veterans with a new challenge (see if it's got any Secret Worlds or Wall-door techniques :-P), and get new fans into the series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A little, uh, Rocky. Sorry, couldn't resist.
Rocky is actually a pretty decent boxing game. The characters look good, the controls are actually fairly tight and feature a wide variety of moves, and the storyline follows the Rocky films pretty well. The whole thing is pretty entertaining.
For a while. Then you start seeing the flaws.
First, the AI falls for simple combinations way too easily. You can actually go through pretty much the entire game doing the "jab,jab" combo over and over -- the CPU will either block it (90% chance, which slowly wears him down), try to punch you and take a jab in the face (5% chance), or actually hit you with a jab, from which you will probably recover fast enough to hit him with your next punch (5% chance). If you avoid the combos that the AI just can't deal with, it's actually challenging and fun -- but that's a pretty big hole to avoid falling into.
Second (and perhaps more fatally), the game doesn't make enough use of its movie licensing. The core gameplay is actually pretty good, but if you changed the characters' names and looks, it certainly wouldn't feel much like a Rocky game. They use a few short snippets of "Gonna Fly Now", but that's it! Where's the symphonic score? Where's "Eye Of The Tiger"? Where's that song from Rocky IV that Survivor sings while Rock's getting ready to fight the big Russian dude? Furthermore, the atmosphere of the game just doesn't seem to keep up with the storyline -- it always sounds (and often looks) like there are about 20 people actually cheering for you -- they could use some much better crowd audio and visual effects. Compare this with something like Def Jam Vendetta, where they manage to do this much more effectively. It's particularly noticeable in some of the larger arenas, where you can see that there are really about a dozen "people" that are just copied over and over (and move in perfect synchrony). For a movie series whose high point was always the dramatic conflict in the ring, the game just doesn't capture it.
Sadly, I can't recommend this one for more than a rental. If you really like it (and you might), you can probably get it cheap now. But hey, at least it's better than most movie translation efforts you see... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Blend of Old and New. I have been a megaman fan for as long as I can remember and, while this game isn't the best in the series, it definitely earns a spot in one of the best gaming franchises of all time. Network Transmission caters to both old and new fans to the series. Its gameplay is similar to the gameplay of the NES classics while basing the game off of the Gameboy Advance RPG's known as the Battle Network series. It is a great mix of old and new. Veteran fans will recognize bosses names from older games as well. Many have said that this game is too hard. While playing through this game I did notice quite a bit of difficulty, but just in the boss battles. One thing that makes it easier is that you really can't get a gameover ever if your smart. Whenever you get down to your last life you can choose to "jack-out" thus refilling your lives for another go at the level. I guess I would really recommend this game to any megaman fan because there is something in there for you whether you're a hardcore veteran or you're new to the series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Turn your GBA into a Super NES using your Gamecube + GBA Adaptor....let me explain. The title of my review might sound confusing to those not quite familiar to the GBA Adapter for the Gamecube. But here it is plain and simple. Play your GBA games on the BIG Screen in 16/32 bit glory! This is like playing your old Super Nintendo, but on the gamecube...sounds like a step backwards? NO WAY! As any fan of the Gameboy Advance knows, there are a BUNCH of fantastic unique titles to that system. However the problem for someone like me is I really don't like playing these games on handhelds. I prefer sitting in front of my 52" TV holding a controller. The GBA adapter makes this possible. The picture quality is fantastic, it looks like your playing your super Nintendo (as the Gameboy Advance is basically a portable SNES). All you need is the gamecube console, the GBA Adaptor, and some GBA games. You don't actually need to own the gameboy advance handheld. My only warning, Make SURE if you buy this used you get the DISC! Without the boot disc, the GBA adapter is just a useless hunk of plastic!
If you pick this up, check out these exclusive GBA titles:
*Pokemon Ruby, Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga, Metroid Fusion, Final Fantasy V, Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland, Golden Sun, and Zelda The Minish Cap. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Snood in name only. It's so upsetting to see such a good game get such a raw deal. I am one of the minions of Snood-a-holics, and I was thrilled to hear this version was making an appearance on the GBA. But it is just not the same as the PC version in any way. There is no high score, and whenever I finish a game, it seems I always end up with about the same score. (As opposed to the PC version where high score battles are waged regularly in my house.) A remedy to that would have been to include a battery in the cartridge so as to eliminate ANOTHER hassle, having to change the preferences everytime I turn the game on.
And I SWEAR that every time I start an "Evil" game after turning the game on, it's the exact same one as the one before.
Another thing that is amiss is the sounds. One of the most endearing things about the PC version is the trademark sounds...the "boings" and little tunes when you drop a bunch of Snoods. Heck, I even love the "Please" you hear in the beginning. I gather so do many other people, which is why its an option to turn it back on even AFTER you register the game. And the GBA also has background music. Background music in Snood? Since when?
I'm beginning to think Dave Dobson (the creator of SNOOD) had NOTHING at all to do with this incarnation. It is missing so many things that the PC version has, which make it such a great game. First and foremost, it's missing heart. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gamecube's Multiplayer Game of 2001. This is one of the best games i have ever played. The amazing detail in the characters is obvious, but the backgrounds need work. (which is why i gave it 4 stars) And the replay value is unsurpassed, with 300 trophies featuring rare games from japan and nostalgic trophies from old famous NES and SNES characters/places/weapons/etc. The secret characters could have been better, I cant believe how much Luigi stinks at fighting, and the rest are just copies of the regular characters. This game needs a bit more variety. Nevertheless, still a classic and a must-have in my book. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome. You are the son of a legendary vampire hunter who with the power of the sun sets out on a journey to ride the world of vampiric evil. if this sounds interesting read on. This game is so different from the first but at the same time retainsthats which made the first game so fun and unique. instead of a gun with different parts you hunt down you use melee weapons, such as swords, hammers and spears, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. As you get multiple weapons you can forge them to create stronger ones.
The solar panel creates a twist on the gameplay. A cool little note is that if you play in sunlight the game will have rays shine through windows and such a neat little graphic effect. Sadly the need for sunlight at certain parts can create some issues like trying to find the perfect spot for sunlight, twisting around in the most awkward positions to get the sunlight just right. of course you can always cheat and use a black light.
The game follows a zelda path. you travel around the world to different dungeons where you solve puzzles to continue on and then fight the boss.
Bottom line: If you crave a unique action adventure game this is a great pick, some great puzzles, plenty of weapons and items to unlock some cool sidemissions all in all a very fun game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Puzzle Heavy F.P.S. Geist is a first person shooter (FPS), with lots of puzzles for the Nintendo Gamecube. In Geist, you play a government agent named John Raimi. You get captured and subjected to a top secret experiment being perfomed by a terrorist faction. The experiment seperates your spiritual energy from your physical body. You roam around the the levels in a ghost-like form which people cannot see or hear. While in this ghost-like form, you can actually possess people, animals or even objects in a room. By possessing people you can gain access to closed off areas or make them kill one of their own team mates. By possessing animals you can gain their special abilities, for example if you possess a dog, you can run fast, jump and bark. If you possess a mouse you can go into tiny spaces and squeek like a mouse. By possessing objects you can get a unique view of the object and even make it move or explode. Before you possess people or animals you must have them in a state of fear; otherwise possession is not possible. You get people and animals scared by when you possess objects; for example you can make a control panel explode, drop a ladder or make a can of paint burst, it might scare people and then you can possess them. Though this game is a first person shooter, it is too heavy with the puzzle elements. Most of the time you have to figure out how to get into the next locked room, what techniques are better to scare people and which person to scare. If you don't figure these things out, you'll not gain access into the next area/levels.
The game starts you off with an action scene shoot-out as you try to escape the underground laboratory complex. Then they take you into a very good interactive tutorial of how to possess living creatures and objects while in the spiritual state. The graphics are very nice and the animation are average, but I do not see them getting any awards. There are several guns and different weaponry to use in the game, but they all sound cheap and lack that heavy BOOM. The controls are solid and feel just about right though it can be tricky to learn at first. The real problem with, Geist is lack of excitement. A lot of that excitement is killed off by the tough puzzles in the game. You'll do more puzzles than shooting within the game, so keep that in-mind when purchasing. For this same reason I cannot recommend it for younger players as the puzzles will frustrate or even bore them, but at the same time the game has mature themes which adults may like. The game is very linear and allows no room to roam very far. I think the game concept is very good but the execution and presentation within Geist is poor in contrast. There are much better FPS and puzzle games in the market. If you want FPS I recommend the game called, Black. If you want puzzle horror, I recommend the, Resident Evil series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another fantastic Metroid. Have you ever played a Metroid game before. If you have or haven't the experience is stillm the same: the rush of excitement when you find a new weapon and beat it SA-X and the Omega Metroid. The first time I beat it I had 5:48 and 46% rate of item collection. Though I still saw her with a suit I felt rush that I fulfilled yet another mission for Samus Aran. I kept playing(Believe me, beating it gets easier and easier) I got under 2 hours and 100% item collection. I felt so honored to finally see Samus in a good view (unlike the other games). I recommend this to any gamer...This is a must have game for GBA!
Graphics-10
Plot-10
Control-10
Sound-9
Replay-10
Best moment- Getting the best ending. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mario takes his line of glorious games one step further. Super Marios 64 was a huge hit for me. Challenges, puzzles, out of this world levels, and Mario himself taken to a whole new level!
Nintendo has done it again with Super Mario Sunshine and this game is not to be ignored by a Gamecube owner or anyone who is a fan of Mario. Mario tries to take a vacation from all his crime-fighting days in the Mushroom Kingdom on the sunshiny island of Delfino, only to find himself being blamed for crimes he didn't commit! The whole island is covered with graffiti and paint pools. Someone who is impersonating Mario is up to no good. And just who is that? You'll see soon enough. Your mission? To retrieve the Shine Sprites that light up this tropical paradise so that the islanders can live out their lives as they normally would and, of course, to clear Mario's name.
Mario's water weapon pack is a totally cool new leap to Mario. It's about time he was given a new weapon. This game is a must have! All the worlds in Super Mario Sunshine are so vivid and colorful and life-like that it can almost seem like you're actually there. The Shine Sprites make a the game different than other Mario adventures, since Mario has been so into super mushrooms, fire flowers, and super stars. Unlike in Super Mario 64, he's out to gather sun-like objects with a radiant glow. Isle Delfino itself is quite a place. The Sprites start out fairly easy to find, and as you go on through the game, they get harder and harder to find. Yoshi is in this game too.
Super Mario Sunshine is an awesome game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun! Excellent! Addicting. Overview:
For being a GBA RPG, Fire Emblem gives me everything I need to stay captivated. The graphics are excellent! The sound is good! The story is quite interesting; characters are well thought out.
Graphics:
Fire Emblem's graphics are some of the best. All the battle maps are fully detailed with trees, forts, castles, and terrain weather. Sometimes the area is surrounded with white, fluffy snow, while other times its foggy or even raining. During battle, it looks quite generic. It's not 3D and the characters are not very detailed. Enemies are dressed in red, NPCs are all green, and allies are blue. During a battle encounter between enemy and allie or when an allie heals another, the screen zooms into the two characters, showing detail, animation, and their full character design.
Sound:
Music is good, but is used repetitively throughout. Sounds are accurate and well done also. All sword, lance, and axe attacks to magics of all types have individual sounds.
Basic Gameplay:
The only time you are in control of your characters is during battle. Other than that, you follow the story. Once in a while you can choose 'yes' or 'no' in whether to join a side-mission. You get a maximum of 11 characters during each battle to choose from, (you aquire many characters throughout the game with special abilities: axemen, swordsman, healer, thief, ect.).
Weapons have a certain amount of durability. Once used, durability goes down. Eventually, weapons will break and have to be purchased. Items must be bought by a vendor DURING battle. Lastly, if an enemy loses all their HP you CANNOT ever use them again in battle unless the story allows you to. OTherwise you lose that character forever. Be warned, it's hard to avoid sometimes. (no phoenix downs in this game.)
Fun:
This game is tons of fun! I recommend this to anyone who wants something fresh, new or even just wants another strategy RPG. I guarantee you'll love it!
Pros:
Fun game play.
Over 30 addicting battles
Many characters to choose from!
Great story
Cons:
Completely linear
Weapons breaking is annoying
Buying items during battle is something I wish I could avoid. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Horror game. I think that this was one of the best games i have ever played. The gameplay is great. The story Line (I love good, deep ones) is awsome. This was the first and the best Gamecube game that I have ever played and I think that any one that likes to get spooked or juat likes a good horror game should buy or rent this game. It reminds me alot of Resident Evil in the zombies. The models are different but the idea of the enimies are the same. I gave this game 5 out of 5 stars for itss gameplay, graphics, and storyline. They are THE most important elements in the game and this one fullfills them all.
(sorry for the spelling) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A good buy for weary eyes. I was somewhat skeptical of these, and their benefit. I have a desk job that requires me to look at a computer screen for 8-9 hours per day, and thought that these might help the eye strain that is inevitable with staring at a monitor all day.
I received the glasses in a timely fashion. The construction and build seems to be high quality, with no flimsy or cheap materials used. The glasses also come with a nice silkish carrying case that does a good job of protecting the lenses.
The glasses themselves are fantastic at cutting out blue light from the computer. I was surprised at what a difference this made. I used to have very tired eyes at the end of every day with blurred vision. No more. I also appreciate the slight magnification these add, and have realized that they are a game changer.
The only inconvenience of these glasses is that I only have one pair. I often take them home from the office so that I can use them at home as well. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
UNBELIEVABLE. this is one of tha best games i ever played. its so addicting!!
when i first brought it home i just thought i would try it out to see what its like for a couple minutes and tha next thing i kno its like 3 hours later. for tha story, u gotta create a character first, then go to different fights to earn money for clothes, jewelry, tattoos, etc. they got a pretty good selection also. u also earn points to either improve your skills or learn a new technique so u can do certain things u couldn't do before. u even get to chose a gf... a good selection there too. just tha story alone is great and definitly worth tha money u pay for tha game.
an besides that theres also just an arcade-type mode which is also great. there are many different rappers u can chose from, having a pretty good selection with rappers such as capone, joe budden, scarface, sticky fingaz, xzibit, prodigy, havoc, nore....
altogether, i highly recommend this game to anybody. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
See, graphics don't always make a game. ..fun is fun whether the game's done in 32, 64, or 128 bit. Advance Wars is a turn based, not real time, strategy war game. Kinda of feels similar to a war campaign version of Vandal Hearts. Definitely fun. There are alot of units that you'll get to use such as copters and planes to subs and cruisers. Each one has their own distinct strengths and weaknesses. You really have to pay attention to this as it does definitely play a part in your strategy as you don't want to end up with a unit next to an enemy air unit but it has no anti air capabilities. Terrain and some weather also play a part in the capabilities of your units in battle. I also found the use of bases and mobile refueling units to stock up on fuel and ammo an interesting addition as you have to pay attention to that factor as well. Or else, you're going to have a useless piece of metal with no ammo or a plane with no fuel that will actually crash. Yeah, this definitely is no kid's game as the Amazon review says. You're gonna have to think a bit which is fine by me. I like long games and am growing tired of these new "graphics intense" games that only last a couple of hours and leave you feeling lacking. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
cheaply made, headband has broken twice; other than that, they're actually decent headphones. I only use these at work and just from taking them on and off my head the headband has broken. Twice. Sentey was kind enough to send me a replacement pair the first time it happened but it's happened again. Now maybe my head is too big (7 1/2 - 7 5/8 hat size) and the constant stretch makes them break, but it still shows they are cheaply made and perhaps are better suited to small headed people.
Everything else about the headphones is very good for the price.
The headphones still function so I will continue to use them at my desk but they are an inferior product. I would not recommend them to anyone if they break this easily.
EDIT: I had previously put my hat size as 8 5/8. It's actually 7 5/8. 8 5/8 is freaking huge. I am a moron. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Long overdue. I've always been a racing game fan ever since Daytona USA first appeared at my local arcade about seven years ago. The graphics at the time were revolutionary and the unmatched gameplay set a new standard for all future arcade racers. When a home version of Daytona finally appeared on the Saturn, I was excited. Even though that version suffered from low frame-rate and horrible pop up, the incredible gameplay and sound (including the cheesy soundtrack) were perfectly intact. Finally, on the Dreamcast, we have a version of this classic racer that has surpassed the original arcade game in terms of graphics and depth. First, the graphics: the first thing you'll notice in playing Daytona USA NR is how smooth and high the frame rate is. Even with 40 cars on the track, there is absolutely no slowdown. In addition, pop up is completely eliminated. You can see Mt. Sonic on the 777 Speedway from clear across the track as you race! The cars themselves have been improved too. They now have a higher polygon count and sport environmental reflection and real light sourcing. You can even see the driver in the cockpit! The only drawback to the graphics are the that some of the texturing is bland and appears to be in lower resolution that it should be. Nevertheless, we finally have a home version of a Sega racer that is superior to the arcade. The second issue is sound: everything you loved or hated about the cheesy soundtrack is here in all its surround sound glory! The helpful comments from the pit crew announcer also adds to the Daytona feel. The engine sounds of the cars themselves is also an improvement over the arcade. I liked how the engine sounds different depending on the car you choose and the veiwpoint you select. Thirdly, on the gameplay: there's been alot of critism from other reviewers on the issue of the oversensitive analog control. I personally have absolutately no problem with this. Anyone used to the sensitive but accurate handling of the controls in Ferarri F355 will get used to Daytona's handling as well. Besides, you can always adjust the sensitivity. Finally on the network racing: this is probably my only gripe with the game. It's not that the graphics don't suffer or the framerate or lag. In fact, Daytona played online plays just as fast an smooth as it does offline. The two main problems I have with online racing is that 1) only 4 cars can be on the track on any given race. What about adding in some computer controlled opponents? And 2) there is a big problem with online races being frequently disconnected for some unknown reason. This happens about every 1 in 5 races I've attempted. This gets very annoying, especially if your in the lead. Despite these problems, I'd rather have a limited online Daytona than no online Daytona at all. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great if You Missed It Before. Long time fans of the Final Fantasy series hold this entry in high esteem, and it's no wonder why. It features especially strong characters and story progression as well as being from my own favorite era graphics wise (I will never tire of 16bit style graphics.) The characters all play slightly differently, which keeps battles somewhat tactical and interesting.
The only reason I can't in good conscience rate it higher is because I played and fell in love with FFVI before this, and it just doesn't quite hit that bar. Granted, that's unfair as this one came first, but I can't help it. It's still a must have for any old school fans of this series, and the GBA remake is a solid one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great handheld. We bought this for our two kids for a road trip from ohio to California. Both kids love sonic, that's the main reason why we bought it. We didn't want to bring our wii and hog up our DVD player if one wanted to watch a movie.
This handheld is really light it doesn't feel like much, but once in your hands it feels sturdy and comfortable. It has a USB charge cord and comes with built in rechargeable batteries a major plus for road trips. It comes with 40 sega games and 40 home brew/knockoff games. It also has an SD slot to add more emulator games which I don't see us using anytime soon. The control and buttons feel very solid and not loose at all, but time will tell since kids will be playing it. If you're looking for a bit if nostalgia this is awesome. If you're looking for something cheap to entertain the kids while driving this will. Do it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not bad, but not very deep. What's not so great: Our last 'cart game being "Crash Team Racing" for PS1, so I was expecting more battle arenas. There are only 3 and no customizing. If you know the track you win, if you don't you lose - it discourages friends from playing as there's no way to handicap. Battling other racers adds some element of chance, but not much - if you get far ahead you usually win. Finally, shortcuts are lame.
What's good: Graphics are sharp (and candy-color BRIGHT), driving/handeling/throwing is spot on! The more people playing the better this game gets (assuming they've played it before). The Duo mode is intresting, but it actually makes racing harder.
What looks like a great game at the start soon runs out of new stuff to do (compaired to "SSX3" which seems to last forever). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worth getting. This game is worth getting for a shot of nostalgia and for changing variety. Robotron is probably the best game in the foursome and Joust is a decent reproduction, however as mentioned in other reviews, some of the flying is off and bumping into the platforms sends you rapidly in directions you can't control. Sinistar is fun but also moves very fast. Defender, which originally attracted me to the game is much more difficult than in the arcade version. The small screen and limited ability to manuver the plane quickly to screaming humans makes the game a bit frustrating. Otherwise though, it is worth owning. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Amazing Handheld. Managed to find one of these new collecting dust behind the counter of a local gamestop. Best purchase I ever made! The controls on this are amazing, the buttons feel better than any other nintendo controller or gameboy (I've used tons of nintendo products as I am a collector). The screen is small but a very colorful and sharp resolution. It is very good quality, made with a lot of metal. It comes with a little carrying pouch and usually extra faceplates. I would recommend buying this new!
If your wondering, the only reason why the system failed is because it was released after the first DS. Nintendo wanted it to be a handheld that suits customers that like image-conscience products like the ipod nano. They wanted the DS to be their third line of products, but it did so well the amazingly successful gameboy line (over 200million gameboy products sold) to focus on the DS. Because the DS was backwards compatible with GBA and the Micro was some what expensive, it failed, despite being loved by the few people that bought it.
Bottom line: this is an amazing handheld, buy it! I play it just as much as my DSi! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
if you just have to play Action 52, go for the Genesis version. Action 52 on the NES was so bad it scarred me for life. It has ear-rape music, bad graphics, games with themes about stuff I hate (screaming babies, bubblegum, etc.), and mostly lots of technical errors. BUT, the Sega genesis version is much better. No crashing, no bad associations in the themes, its actually playable, has better graphics, and a larger variety of games. The best(?) ones are Sunday Drive, 1st Game (pong), Bonkers, and whichever game is the one with the first-person flying shooter. The only area for improvement would be that Cheetahmen, the most famous(?) game, is nearly unplayable! in conclusion, the NES version of Action 52 should never be played! the Sega genesis version is acceptable | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nice looking, not too heavy. Pros: Nice looking, not too heavy, covered chord ( helps me cause I have bad cats ), I'm told by my friends that the mic doesn't pic up background noise when I'm not talking.
Cons: Mic volume insanely low... Computer didn't even pick anything up a few times, headphones volume a bit on the low side.
Overall it's a " you get what you pay for ". $20 for gaming headphones that are pretty AND have free shipping from China? The Cons are at least to be expected. However, I'm still using it a month later. Not complaining too much, honestly.
Shipping time was about 2 weeks. ( China to East Coast USA ) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Resident Evil 4. Resident Evil 4 finally hits the Gamecube, and, thankfully, it was well worth the wait. The game evolves the Resident Evil formula while keeping much of the classic elements in tack. To say that this is one of the best Gamecube games is an understatment. This is one the best games...PERIOD
Pros:Awesome Graphics
Much improved voice acting
Amazing use of music and sound effects
Great story(makes you wanna keep playing)
More Ammo
Lots of action
Tough, long, and challenging(20+ hours of gameplay)
Better enemies
Ashley is a very attractive character
Cons:No long a GC exclusive(why Capcom, why??!!)
Some bosses are too easy
Sometimes it's tough to see your enemies
Lack of storage
Poorly placed save points
So all in all, the ends highly justify the means. Simply put, even if you have to buy a Gamecube to play it, do so. It's that good. BUY IT!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better then what I expected. I'm a 21 year old girl & I see a few reviews of both and honestly, I love it. Its better then I thought! Its cobalt blue just to let you know, and thats all it comes in but thats ok. It helps out alot and is very nice. When I was younger I use to have the platinum flippy one on the side that came up on the side and put over the screen & that lasted me a good while and eventually started falling, thanks to gravity and ware and tear. But this is what I'm trying out for the 1st time it makes me feel good to know that its getting support from both sides rather then 1 like the other 1 on here, it will seem a lil confusing to put on your Gameboy Advance SP 1st but it after you look and tinker with it, its as easy as can be! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My First Non-DS Review, and a Good One. Growing up in a not-so-financially stable home, the SNES was the only gaming luxury I had growing up, and the only console I've owned until I bought my DS June of last year. So you can imagine the nostalgia that overwhelms me when I picked up this copy (also, because I was poor, the only SNES game I ever owned was Super Mario World, because it came with the console).
What a joy this was. Do I need to delineate on gameplay? It was exactly like the Super Mario of old, save maybe the slightly awkward button positioning for the DS version. The only complaint I had for this game was that after completing the Secret Roads, the worlds don't turn into the Halloween themed layout that you got in the SNES version.
Because of my anal nature, I wish I had nabbed a mint copy of the original version of the GBA Super Mario World, but I was stuck with the Player's Choice Version. Either way, this is a really good game to pick up. If you've played it as a kid, don't expect anything new, as there isn't much new except for the version of Mario that you can play that has the POW block and those spiky monsters.
Great collection piece to own, and at $19.99 is light on the wallet. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is a heck of a lot better. When I first saw this new gameboy I thought to myself, that looks really cool! Then I thought, but what's different beside the new look. well now I've read alot about it and I can say I am really looking forward to this coming out! 1. It has a built-in light in the screen that is better than the After-Burner,not to metion you do not have to install it. 2. feels really great fits around any body's hands. 3.has better sound than the original. 4. folds-up into a 3in. square that protects the screen from geting damaged. 5. A rechargable battery so you never have to get extra batterys again! now for these reasons I would say it is worth the higher price. I can't wait! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not much of a party. Don't get me wrong. This game is fairly easy to get into and goes quick. But calling it Mario Party is wrong. There's not much of a party as it's all single-player action.
The "game board" isn't like a board game as it is in the console versions of Mario Party. It's more like the town or land in Super Mario Brothers 3 or Super Mario World.
I really enjoyed going around the town and meeting the characters that live there and helping them with their errands. Although, some of the missions were kind of dumb (more thought could have been put into them).
The gadgetts earned are just silly. They don't really do much and are a waste of time going through them all. The developers could have spent more time on the actual game play instead of creating these strange things.
The game board is fairly easy to move around but running out of mushrooms is frustrating. It seemed that I would always run out of mushrooms right as I was about to finish a mission where I had to go all around the board and back. At least when the game restarts, all of the completed missions are still completed!
Overall, this is a very fun game. The main portion of the game goes by really quickly and I wish there was a second "level" to it. I guess thats why you don't get all of the gadgetts in town. You have to buy the rest of the gadgetts from Challenge Land which can take a very long time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Resident Evil 3 Nemesis GameCube review. Awesome game. So far I have played 1 and 2 and 3 for the GameCube and 3 is my favorite so far. I still need to play Resident Evil 0,Resident Evil 4, and Resident Evil Code Veronica X so I can't speak for those yet but of 1,2, and 3 I think 3 is the best. Resident Evil
2 started off outside but mostly took place in the police station. I wished it had took place more outside. My wish came true with 3 as 3 mostly takes place out on the streets of deserted monster infested Raccoon City. Very cool and trippy full of horrifying thrills as you explore the quarantined town that's a s something straight out of a nightmare. Only in this nightmare you have full control of the situation locked and loaded with a wider variety of weapons than 1 and 2. Good luck with survival. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Classic. This game is the classic that helped Sega's Genesis console gain success in the early 90's. It was the answer to Nintendo's Mario. I have had a great time so far playing this game on my Genesis. I never had a Genesis as a kid, because when I was born PlayStation and Nintendo 64 were already being released, but I always wanted one. This game is one of the reasons I wanted one, and I don't regret getting it. I'd recommend this game to anyone looking for a solid, beautiful, classic platformer. It's the only one I've played in the series, so I can't tell about how it compares to later entries, but this game is excellent. The graphics, sound, and gameplay are all great for this game's time. There's a reason Sonic games are still being made today in 2013. I would recommend this game to anyone. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Junky Quality Don't Recommend. I bought these controllers hoping to save money. It has ended up as a waste of money because both of my controllers have fallen apart after only using them for a few months. The plastic is brittle which means the battery covers are going to break just from changing your batteries a few times. Also, the control sticks on both of my controllers have starting pulling down on their own even though I am not touching them. For example, I turn on Super Mario 64 and Mario moves all by himself. I highly recommend spending the extra dollars to buy the Wavebird instead. My brother-in-law has one and it is a solid controller. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Boring, uninspired platformer. Rayman has usually had a good track record over the past few years, and when Rayman Raving Rabbids was released on the launch of the Wii, it helped show what Nintendo's new system was capable of. It has been subsequently released on other systems with varying results, and now it's on the GBA too. Trading the collection of whacky mini-games for a tried but true platformer, Rayman Raving Rabbids is boring and uninspired, which is quite disappointing considering Ubi Soft's mascot has made for some good adventures on the GBA. The best feature of the game is that Rayman himself looks great and there are colorful and fluid graphics throughout, but beyond that the game is a dud. The game's 25 stages are relatively easy to get through and offer little in the way of a challenge or decent level design either. The platforming elements are marred by sloppy control mechanics, and the whacky Rabbids that made the console versions so great are hardly used to their extent here. Not to mention that the mini-games, which the console versions relied upon so much to make them so good, are shortened in between stages and aren't nearly as fun as anything to be found on the other versions as well. All in all, Rayman Raving Rabbids is an overly boring and uninspired platformer that doesn't nearly do the character the justice it should. Plus, with so many other, superior, platformers available for the GBA, this is better left on the shelf. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
PoP: Warrior Within. This is going to be a quick and dirty review. Ready?
Even with some glitches and backtracking, this is a great game. The glitches are mostly graphical, and with all the traps and pitfalls in the game retracing your steps is rarely a boring experience.
You can't rewind time as far as you could in Sands of Time, but 8 seconds should do the trick, getting you out of whatever mess/spike pit you've gotten yourself into.
If you liked Sands of Time, this will be worth your while, especially at $25 or so. And if you haven't played Sands of Time, pick that up first. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Former Race Car Driver sits in awe, jaw on the floor. I have been racing cars since I was 14 and have always longed for a real racer to play with my friends when I am not on the track. I own pretty much every racer for the DC and must admit; I really enjoy them. Sadly the only racing game that was real enough for me was Porsche Unleashed on my PC. Then I bought F1 World Grand Prix and loved it as well. F1 was spectacular, but for some reason lakced a certain pinache' to keep yearning for the game. Now I have Test Drive: Le Mans. Wow, what a game. This is by far and away the best racer available on the market for any system. The cars handle precisely like they do in real life (I have driven some of the cars in the game before in real life so I can testify to this) and the detail in jaw-dropping. The tracks are perfect represtations, especially the Le Mans circuit which is exact right down to the homes along the straights. Hell, you can even see the disc brakes heat up and turn red when braking into a corner. As far as game play goes, I can't think of a better way to describe it than, "Finally, they made a real racing game." I give this my full endorsement and if you own a Dreamcast, you must own this game.
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-A few Extras to help the buyer-
In the game you have the option to: "QUICK RACE" which is just what it says. Go into "CHAMPIONSHIP" mode where you have to move up from a GT2 class into the higher ranks of GT cars and classes. This is extremely fun and rewarding as you are able to unlock cars and tracks. The modifications you can make to the car before a race or while in the pits are perfect; not too technical, but technical enough that if you make the right change, it can be the move that wins you the race. You also can go into "24 HOUR LE MANS" mode where you simulate an actual 24 Hour Le Mans race. You can opt to have it condensed to 10 real minutes simulating 24 gaming hours. You can do 30 minutes, 1 hour, or even the full 24 hours, all the while the real time clock is in the corner. The weather conditions change realistically as well as the daylight. This is possibly the most enjoyable part of the game, and don;t worry, you can save your progress when you pit in (You don't have to sit in front of the TV for 24 hours). There is also a "MULTIPLAYER" option which has great gameplay as well and a "TIME TRIAL" mode that allows you to work on lowering your track times with the assistance of a ghost car. All in all, one perfectly spectacular game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A functional but definitely used gamecube controller. Of the options I received a platinum controller with an original joystick. The left thumbstick is a little loose and discolored, but works fine. The cord had some exposed wire that looked problematic and I almost considered returning over, but I wrapped several places in electrical tape and it works fine. Overall if you're looking for something perfect and new look elsewhere, it's a functional used controller on amazon that works pretty well. From what I see in the other reviews you might get a better looking one if you're lucky. One of the better deals for those shopping around | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Strengths: Great characters - Great battle engine - Great. Great sense of exploration - Awesome music composition
Weaknesses: Story - beat the evil empire. Not original.
This game is a port from the old Dreamcast console, and already well-loved amongst DC owners. Sega renamed it "Legends" to signify that it's been upgraded: The Cube verson has improved graphics & also fewer random battles (thank you), plus extra sidequests.
The story is basically the same as previous RPGs. A good guy (you) gathers a team of people, explores the world, and decides to defeat the evil empire. What makes Skies different is the "pirate style" to the game, that gives the player a great sense of exploration, and also allows a new kind of battle - ship vs. ship - lining up broadsides & firing the cannon! On top of that is Sega's usual polishing - interesting/lively characters, good graphics (even at 5 years old, they still shine), and great music to make you tap your feet.
This is actually my *second* copy of the game. I bought it new when it was first released..... played it..... sold it..... and now I bought it back for half-price. If I had been smart, I would have kept it, but I didn't realize at the time how superior Skies of Arcadia is to other RPGs.
Bottom Line - Buy it. You'll love it. :-)
troy | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Never Ending Video Game Fun. Phantasy star online is by far one of the best games I have ever seen for the Gamecube. The game itself if very addictive and very fun. Although playing online may be costly[49.99 for game, 39.99 for internet adaptor, ? for keyboard(Maybe a future feature for games)] it is well worth the money. Also to keep the game so that it never gets boring(I don't think it will anyways) they may release different weapons and other things for the players online(somethings such as special weapons can only be gotten on the internet). This is one of the games that will never get boring to any player if you ask me. THIS GAME IS A MUST HAVE. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good but not great. A late arrival in the SNES' life span and public perception that the game "was for kids" meant that many missed the Yoshi's Island
boat when the game first arrived. Here's your chance to make up for sins of the past. While this sequel to SMW model it's Mushroom Kingdom predecessor (not that it's a bad thing) in many ways, impeccable platform-jumpimg controls, ingenious level designs, and a plethora of stimulating secrets, there are two key differences that set it apart from the plumber's fare: Yoshi can consume enemies to make throwable eggs (which trail behind him), and whenever Yoshi is hit, Baby Mario is knocked off his back, a countdown begins and you have to scramble to get him back. The graphics are among the best ever to grace a GBA screen, a vibrant canvas declared in brilliant crayon and eye-popping pastels, Yoshi's Island is a veriable work of art. The music is magical, too especially the intstantly in the fectious "underground theme" and the sound effects are classic stuff. One minor problem, however: the egg targeting system seems unneccessarily weird. As the GBA grows up, SNES ports are becoming a less and less welcome sight on store shelves. Yoshi is the exception that proves the rule...don't miss this nearly lost gem of the Mario universe. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mario is back and he's better than ever. ...to say Super Mario Sunshine had big shoes to fill is kind of an understatement.
Mario Sunshine might dissapoint those who were expecting the next big revolution in gaming. Sunshine is no Mario 64. The 3d genre has been around a while and Mario doesn't really redefine it. What it does do, however is perfect it. Take my word, this is perhaps the best 3d platformer ever. And I've played many of them. If you have a GameCube, buy this game now. It's not perfect, of course, but it's so much fun you won't care.
Super Mario Sunshine follows Mario as he is about to land on fair Isle Delfino for a tropical vacation. However, when he lands, there is a shadow character that looks just like him, and he has polluted the island. The natives mistake Mario for this shadow character and order him to clean up the island. Not a very deep story, but it's better than the old save the princess routine.
Mario Sunshine revolves around collecting shines. Complete a task and collect a shine. Collect more shines to unlock a level. It might sound tedious, since there are multiple shines in a level, but it's not.
The tasks in Mario Sunshine range from beating enemies to cleaning up sludge with your waterpack to chasing down Shadow Mario, completing difficult obstacle courses, balancing on tightropes, racing against time and more. And it all works and blends together perfectly. Another game might have some of the things this Mario game has but they won't have the sheer variety of things to do- and there are plenty and they won't have a character that moves like Mario.
As in all Mario games, the Mario in Mario Sunshine is a breeze to control. You can jump, double jump, triple jump, backflip, wall-jump, spin-jump, butt-stomp and slide. With the water-pack you can spray enemies or paint or you can cahnge the nozzle to hover. It all sounds really complex, but it comes off beautifully. It's easy. Trust me.
Speaking of easy, this game is not. Getting all the shines can be a real task. Some of the platform obstacle courses are very difficult. Most of the time, it's this kind of difficulty- this- I know how to do it, but can't quite- is what makes a game more rewarding. When you get a shine, you've earned it. However, there are a few places in this game where the camera will probably cause you to die. Far from horrendous, the camera in Mario Sunshine is largely controlled by you, but given the complex 3-d platform elements in the game it was only a given that your view would be obstructed here and there and probably more than you will like. It's my biggest gripe of the game.
Now onto the graphics. Sunshine is a beautiful game. The water sparkles and sways. The paint animates beautifully as does Mario and the enemy characters. The design in the game is really well done. For the most part, it's just gorgeous. There are parts of the game that aren't all that great graphically. Far from awful, some of the texture work is best described as simply bland. And some of the obstacle courses seem like they were lifted from an N64 game. But unless you're a graphic nitpicker you won't notice.
The sound in the game is perfect and is represented instereo as well as Dolby. There are classical remixed Mario tunes and some new ones. And they're all beautiful. The voice acting leaves a little to be desired, but really that's too nitpicky- I'm sure some people love the voices in this game.
All in all, Mario Sunshine is a great game. It truly is worthy of the Mario name and legacy. So if you like hopping, bopping, riding Yoshi and beating up Cheep-Cheeps and giant octopusses, wall-jumping and cleaning up paint and cooling down hot-dogs, you'll love this game. I highly recommend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Button configuration makes sense, if you think about it. Like 99% of the reviewers below, I was at first stymied and annoyed by Capcom's choice to make the A button shoot and the B button jump, a set-up that goes against the last 20 years of video gaming.
However, I started to think of the alternative: Since the rapid-fire button is above the fire button, that means if B fired, you'd have to switch fingers to go from single shot to rapid fire. Capcom simply was trying to keep the two fire buttons together, and it works, after a few minutes to get used to it.
Now that that's out of the way, the game: I believe that the first three Mega Man games are three of the best video games of all time, and certainly three of the top 20 platform games ever. The quality starts to slide after that (sometimes in graphics, always in playability), but this disc is worth having for the first three games alone.
The variety is the reason Mega Man is so fun. One screen might be filled with small enemies to attack; scroll over and there's a jumping challenge with disappearing platforms; the next screen has a large mini-boss; then there's a tall obstacle you have to find a way to get over, etc. It's not just mindless, dull jumping and shooting - the levels are expertly designed. The sound and music also stands out. The tunes are insanely catchy, and I love the chirping sound Mega Man makes when he lands after a jump.
Of course the novel idea behind Mega Man is choosing the order of the bosses you fight and using their own weapons against the next boss. Finding out that one weapon that destroys a certain boss when nothing else makes a dent is hugely satisfying.
Overall, this is an awesome package, and it's PRICED RIGHT (see Nintendo's current GameBoy Advance Classics series for an example of how not to price 20-year-old games). (...) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Classic. Great game one of the best for DreamCast especially if you like fighting games. If your just picking up a dreamcast and looking at games and own the later soul caliburs (SC2-4 are out at the time of this review) you will in my oppinion still find this game enjoyable its fell is much the same as SC2. Though I personaly enjoy this SC over SC2.
The only con to this game is the lack of costumes for characters (Most have two a select few have an unlockable 3rd). Also mission mode is a little on the short side a little easier then SC2. Other then those two things this is a great game. A must have for DC. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cute simple TETRIS with the Tiny Toons. This game is a Tetris-style puzzle that uses eggs instead of blocks, and is played on a smaller field. You get Tiny Toons characters who come in and help you -- they clear rows mostly. There are three modes of play - "SURVIVAL" which is 1 player just like Tetris, "PUZZLE" which is like a tournament version where you have to eliminate the entire grid in as few moves as possible, and then Multiplayer or against the computer if nobody is playing with you.
It's cute, fun and addictive. The only thing ... I wish the board were bigger. Seems those eggs take up a lot of room, and I was missing the TETRIS blocks more and more. Also the eggs ONLY come down in pairs. No odd puzzle shapes here. For a child I could see 100% delight! Also Tiny Toons fans will get a kick out of it.
Having trouble finding the game? Amazon has used copies from time to time, most dept stores carry it, and I found it on sale at a local TOYS R US. And there is always the ZSHops or EBay.
Cute, addictive, fun ... just wish it were more of a puzzle. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A good snowboarding game for the non-hardcore snowboarders. First of all, let me just say that SSX Tricky is an excellent game, and I enjoyed it alot. I am also looking foward to this one. Both me and a friend of mine are major snowboarders. He dosn't like SSX for its unrealisticness. He has a good point. For those looking for a realistic snowboarding game, look elsewhere. The tricks and terrains are obvoiusly impossible feats in reality. I don't mind the unrealisticness, because I know the point of the game is not true correspondance to actuall snowboarding. If you are a person looking for a very good, realistic snowboard game, then the best out there, not to mention the best snowboard game in my opinion, is Amped (and soon Amped 2) for XBox. Aside from that, this game looks good. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One heck of a fun fighting game. When the first Soul Calibur made it onto the Dreamcast years ago, the graphics blew away any other console game in existence. It also had arguable the most fluid, exciting gameplay of any 3D fighting game to date. Thus, when the sequel was announced, expectations were through the roof. I'm happy to say, those who loved the first one won't be disappointed by its sequel.
First, let's get some of the criticisms out of the way. Yes, some of the new characters in Soul Calibur II seem out of place. Todd McFarlane's Necrid in particular looks like he should be in a Mortal Kombat game instead. It's also not as well-balanced a game as its main competitor, Virtua Fighter 4.
These slight problems aside, it's still an incredibly fun game to play, especially with a group of friends, and the graphics are once again top notch. Anyone can pick it up and start playing, whether they're a fighting game expert or a button masher. The single-player Quest mode is EXTREMELY challenging and offers many hours of gameplay. It's easily recommendable on any system, altough I chose the GameCube version for the inclusion of Link. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A worthy follow up. If you are like me, you're aching for the next release of Golden Sun. Luckily it should be released soon, but in the meantime we have this to use as a reference. Golden Sun: The Lost Age!
This part of the GS storyline changes things up a bit. Rather than continuing the story with Issac & crew, we are put into the shoes of Felix & his gang. We learn that things aren't as they seemed in the previous volume & rather than being a destructive force, they actually had a very good reason for doing things the way they did! (Even though this game has been released for years, I'm not spilling any spoilers!)
Unfortunately for me, my version of GS 1 didn't have the ability to transfer data (& I didn't have anyone who could transfer it for me) because this game allows you to import your data from the first game. This means that not only can you have your Issac & crew have all of the attributes that you worked so hard for, but you can also import the djinn you collected & potentially unlock the hardest boss of the game!
I really did enjoy this game & I can't wait for the next one to be released in 2010! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Well Whatd'ya know, Mario Party 6. Mario Party 6 is definitely worth the money! It's so much similar, but so much different! Its still the same collect the stars to win theme, but with a mega sweet storyline. Brighton the sun and Twila the moon are fighting over who's better. And so, Brilliant Mario comes up with the idea of collecting stars and using thier power to end the fight! plus the microphone is so totally awesome!!! In speak up, it's like a game show where you are given questions to answer, but in a cooler way! One of my favorite games is where you have to catch the cute little goombas! Also there are more microphone minigames than just Speak Up. And you have a star bank of stars collected to buy things such as Clockwork tower a game board (ITS 100 STARS!!!!) and but other stuff. All in all, it's an awesome game!! Buy it! Its worth the money!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Loads of fun for everyone. Being a huge tennis fan, any game with the word "tennis" in it is a must buy for me. Unfortunately, I usually am highly dissapointed by the graphics and gameplay of the games. After thinking that there is no such thing as a good tennis game out there, I was proven wrong by Sega's Virtua Tennis.
The graphics are wonderful, and it's obvious that someone took a long time just researching the players. The details are what make all the difference. One such example is the little cinematics after a point. If you play as Pioline and you lose a very easy point, Pioline is shown obviously flustered and screaming. This is very true because Pioline is a pusher. But on the other hand, if the same situation is had by Henman, he doesn't yell or make a scene, just like real life.
It also seems that many people are upset that the tennis "superstars" aren't included in the game. That doesn't bother me as much as the fact that during any given point, your player could be standing right in position the slam a winner down the line, and then suddenly your player swimgs and misses the ball, even though you pushed the button at the right time. This problem really bothers me, but even that doesn't stop me from being addicted to this game.
Overall, I must say that I love this game, and anyone who enjoys a good RPG will love it. I can't WAIT for 2K2 to come out! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome Zelda Game. I was pleasently surprised when i bought this new zelda game. I have played every single zelda game ever made since the the first one on the regular nintendo system and they all have supplied me with hours of fun untill the last game that came out on the nintendo 64. It didn't follow the smae storyline as the other zeldas and wasn't as much fun to play. All you hardcore zelda fans out there will be pleased to know that the old zelda is definatley back. With the same characters such as Ganon and Zleda, and the fact the search for the triforce is back on, make this zelda game one of the best yet. Everyone who likes video games should get this game. It is great!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This review is for my nine-year-old son. My son can't get enough of this game and has gone on many missions. He was particularly pleased about being able to play as a Pokemon instead of a trainer and he has not complained about the dungeons or design. He has both the red and blue games, but has not stopped playing the DS version to try the other, but I would imagine that they are basically the same game.
So, his overall rating is a solid five stars. If he is a representative nine-year-old boy, all young kids should like this game. I don't know about older kids, but he certainly loves it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game play,graphics so on just one little fail, oh and i didn't buy the game here. One thing that is awesome about this game is the graphics,you can easily find the aliens that you have to kill (no blood for the blood lovers, but for me its good theres no blood cause i wouldn't be able to play if there was). There is one drawback though, the visor on samus' helmet it dos not let you see every thing, also it may take a moment to look up and down. The game play i give 5 the aliens are awesome does take a minute to kill them though you might as well call this game master piece,its a rare type of game that comes round only once an awhile, its my favorite type a puzzle, adventure, shooter, roll playin game.
graphics: A-
game play: A+
over all: A=4 stars | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Little Long, But Worth-While. I purchased this game years ago, when it first came out. Since then, I have logged no less than 400 HOURS on this game. This is in part due to the very long story line (it should take most people around 80 or 100 hours to complete), as well as the fact that I'm what you might call a "completionist." In other words, I've completed 299 of the 300 quests in this game, and am still trying for number 300. I've maxed out every main character available, and played through the main plot twice. That aside, let me get to the point....
This game is fantastic! The battle system is complex (but not overly so), and makes you use, well, tactics to defeat your enemies. This alone makes it a good game in my opinion, but that is not all. The job system, as well as the skill/AP system is quite clever, and works well with the game. Also, the graphics are particularly good for a GBA game, and the music fits well with the gameplay. So why did I give this game a four?
This game has three problems. Firstly, judging by Final Fantasy standards, this game has a rather simple plot. As if that were not bad enough, the plot is spread thin over hours of gameplay. Secondly, the game can be ridiculously long (although I've kind of come to expect this from Final Fantasy games). But the one problem that irks me more than anything else is the system of "law cards." By itself, the law card system is rather clever and innovative, and it forces you to create new battle battle tactics and to use different characters. However, when you have to deal with constantly remembering three laws at a time, and these laws keep changing on you, it can become quite annoying.
Overall, this game has a few flaws that can be annoying at times. However, the game is so innovative, and so fun to play, that it more than compensates for the game's short-comings. I'd recommend this game to anyone with a GBA, SP, or DS who has plenty of time on their hands. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Gamecube RPG. This is probably your best option for RPGs on the Gamecube. Fire Emblem doesn't count as it is more turn based strategy game and not a real RPG game like Tales (you don't travel in Fire Emblem, since it is Chapter based). The Tales series are known for the "real time" battle system, where you get to control the battle hands on instead of choosing what you want your character to do (though you will most of your characters to manage on their own). The game is huge and will take a while for any seasoned RPG gamer or first time RPG player to finish. The main draw for the game is obviously for the great story. Any game that tells a good story is usually a very good RPG, of course that's just part of it. The battle system is another key factor in any RPG and Tales doesn't disappoint as it is easy to execute but at the same time there are interesting perks such as the combo system. One main draw to the series is how there is no random battles. You get to see the enemy on the screen and you get to choose if you want to engage in battle or avoid it (though the enemies will tend to pursue you to engage in battle you can normally avoid a lot of battles if you don't wish to fight). I can go on longer about this game but I will end by saying that this game definitely deserves a purchase seeing how it is budget priced and if you own a GC or a Wii you will be owning one of the best RPGs for both systems (at least for now). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Almost wild imporvement with double the replay. First of all, I am not the world's biggest Pokemon fan. I do not collect the cards or the action figures or any of that merchandise. I am a 13-year old kid who liked Red to a point and Gold and Silver somehow caught my interest. Anyway, I got both editions for Christmas, but I'm reviewing this one first because I have more progress here. You will immeadiately notice that you have to set the time, the day, and that you are on a new island. The time is just like our real time, for there are day, night, and morning times and certain Pokemon can only be caught at certain times of the day. The graphics have also improved and the use of color is dazzling. There is a choice of three new Pokemon at the lab(Cyndaquil, Totodile, and Chikorita...I recommend Cyndaquil). But you notice once Professor Elm calls your through Pokegear(Pokegear is a new feature with time, a map, and even a radio), you know something is wrong. When you head back to New Bark Town, you meet your new rival. He's mean, tough, and downright cruel to EVERYONE, including his own Pokemon! But as you carry on through the game, you get to see new badges, new Pokemon, new cities, new people, new items, new everything, but with a familiar touch. You will also notice two new types of Pokemon, Dark and Steel(I know you were wondering why Magnemite puts up a fight like a rock Pokemon). You also meet up with Team Rocket through various points at the game, and even Lance(Remember him?)! But the best is yet to come...the Elite Four has a new lineup. The only member who has stuck around is Bruno(With a slightly different lineup). But don't think that once you've beaten the Elite Four that the game is over. To tell the truth, that means you're only halfway done. You then have to go back to the old cities through the S.S. Anne where you end up in Vermilion City! There have been some changes, especially in gyms(The leaders are a LOT tougher, and a couple leaders have been changed, after Koga went to the Elite Four and Giovanni disappears). You will also notice that the Safari Zone is closed, the Unknown Dungeon is gone, the Power Plant is no longer abandoned, and Lavender Town has its own Radio Tower. Another major change in the game is that Pokemon grow in slower rates, because the game is a little easier, with lower level Pokemon right at the start. But nothing can compare to the change of your final rival. He's harder than your new rival, Team Rocket, Lance, and Gary(Viridian leader). He's... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just to balance the other reviews. X-Men is a fun game... on ameatur difficulty level. When I cranked it up to Hero (since you can't get any farther than the third level on ameatur), I found it almost impossible to do anything. I got tired of playing the levels all over again, fighting the same, almost randomly apearing enemies coming from doors at any moment and surrounding me. Although the game may have captured the feel of the X-Men, I didn't think they did a good job with the actual game aspect, which is probably the most important thing. If you want to play a good Marvel game, try Marvel Super-heroes: war of the Gems. It is much more balanced and fun than Sega's attempt at making an X-men game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worst Baseball Game Ever. This has to be the worst game I've seen. The graphics look nice but the game play is the absolute worst. The user interface for pitching and hitting is clumsy and awkward. You cannot field for yourself and the computer does a poor job. This game is a waste of money and time. The player movements are choppy and the hame is no fun. I have found this to be a common problem with dreamcast games which is why as soon as I can get my hands on one I will be buying a Playstation 2 and getting rid of the Dreamcast. Instead of playing Sega's baseball game, I break out my old Playstation and fire up a game of TriplePlay 2001 whihc I still consider to be one of the best baseball games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NEAT GAME! Just way too short. I like the weapons involved in the game. I like the games plot. I like the games graphics, sounds , characters , even the enemy no kidding! But i don't reccoment it because like one of the guys who wrote a review about this said that he beat it on the hardest difficulty the first night. He is so right. It only has 3 missions. Its major boring after awhile its a rent not a buy. After you return it you won't want to even think of playing it agian. But its neat just wish it was longer. You can do the CMF Training but don't even expect in a year to finish all the training. Some of the training sessions are impossible. But if you some how get a miracle of beating them you can do another world which is just the game all over agian except that its much harder and the enemys move in different directions. Rent don't buy please don't you won't be ashamed you rented it. .... If you wanna know a good light gun, try the mad catz. Its the most accurate, cool, and comfortable gun out on the market. Now the StarFire buy interact .... Read my review on the starfire lightgun by interact whenever you get a chance if you want to. I never wrote a review on mad catz. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Save issues - but still fun. Actually just a word of advice... I have been playing this game for awhile (I am not a hardcore gamer and only occasionally have time to play), but I must agree on the save issue and make an addition... 9 hours into the game - having completed the mummy portion where I get the atun statue - I then was killed as Sphinx. Am back to save point with the mummy - but the door is closed and locked and I can't get through... must now start at beginning again. Moral of the story... find the stupid statue and save all progress no matter how far you must walk to get to it...
So sad... other than that - it's a pretty cool game... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An Unusual But Fun Sports Game. Sports Jam isn't just your typical undesirable sports game that comes out and clogs up shelves at pre-owned game stores -- it's instead a fun & cheesy classic arcade game that was original made for Sega arcade machines with Naomi boards and then was later ported to the Dreamcast. As a game, it doesn't offer the most depth, but it does offer the quick and instant fun that only arcade games can provide. Sports Jam also features one of the creepiest announcers in all of gaming. All in all, I think this is a worthy addition for anyone looking to add some strange games to their Dreamcast library. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Play the first one, not the second. The first game was entirely new and fresh. This one on the other hand, is nowhere near new and fresh. The only thing that could've saved it was multiplayer, and hey, lucky us, there is no multiplayer.
ONE STAR. BIG WASTE O' TIME. That's what I'd like to rate this, and probably should rate this, but there were a couple decent boss fights and power-ups that prevented me from totally hating it, but still doesn't stop me from disliking it.
Get the first one for a good time, but skip the second one, because really you've already played that one when you played the first one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Dreamcast Rules. Dreamcast is the best console out it is a whole lot better thanps2 its games are alot better and it is only ... how could you go wrong with this i have a ps2 and don't even play it intill it can come out with some great games like dreamcast has it will keep collecting dust don't listen to dreamcast haters who tell you dreamcast is dead it will be around for awhile they only say that because they don't have a dramcast and blew all there money on a crappy console ps2 that can't come out with any good games except ssx dreamcast is a must have go get one while you still can a must have | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great for young players and Mom Approved. I am not a video-game expert...I'm just a mom. My 6-year-old son was frustrated with a lot of the games we got for his GameBoy. This one he picked out without any knowledge of the game...he likes real pinball. Well, he just loves this game! Not once did I have to help him figure something out (which is wonderful since it's hard for me to figure these things out). THere is nothing violent or objectional with this game. it's just fun.
I can't be critical about the graphics or music or any of that stuff...none of that is important to us at this stage of our lives. It's just a fun game that is very easy for a young child to play. And it's a game that a mom can feel good about her kid playing. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Resident Evil 2,The Horror's Back....sort of. First of all let me say that my introduction into the Resident Evil series was R.E.4 which is considered by many (so far including myself) to be the pinnacle of the series in spite of a few of its quirks. Also playing the Gamecube version of the original Resident Evil afterwards while not overall as good was still a fantastic game as far as giving me a good, girly scream inducing, scare. Sound design, graphics and sometimes unintentionally funny dialogs were what made these games good. Now it is true that starting with the best of the series unfortunately means that I have nowhere to go but down. However I didn't know that R.E.1 and 4 were the best at the time. That being said you can imagine my mix of astonishment and disappointment when I put in R.E.2 expecting an amazing remake like R.E.1 and get a slightly jazzed up PS1 game on the Gamecube. Now one might think that graphics aren't truly essential for a good horror video game experience and to them I'd say your right, to an extent. However the only (very) slightly upgraded graphics of R.E.2 on the Gamecube (arguably having some of the best graphics of the previous gen consoles) is like expecting to get a five star meal at a high class restaurant and receiving a plate of day old hamburger helper. The graphics make the humans and zombies look robotic the scenery look ugly and unfortunately the creepy atmosphere is diminished to the extent of me needing to turn off the lights and have Freddy Kruger standing next to me to feel scared sometimes. The sound design and surprise zombie attacks still are enough to make me jump out of my visually under-stimulated skin every now and then. The voice acting is still as funny as always due to it being so over the top it could jump over Mount Everest while still trying to be serious. As usual the game-play mechanics are slow and clunky and you never have control of the camera which I suppose is meant to aid in the fear that a super zombie could charge you at any time and you're caught unprepared with dwindling health and amo but after a while it is just irritating. You are also limited to the amount of items you can carry like weapons, health items, keys, amo, or even some piece of a puzzle. Right away this is annoying because if you get to a puzzle that requires an item you stored at the last save point then you need to run all the way back, get it and return to solve the puzzle while making the choice between health items and amo. I suppose that these are all elements that are standard for the series but even so they are annoying. The point I'm trying to get to is that this game is average. That being said if your looking for a game to give you a good scare then you could do worse but if a scare is what you really want then ignore R.E.2 and get something like Silent Hill 2. This is an ok game if you're a fan of the series (which I partially am) and if you are then I give a small recommendation. If you're just looking for any game with zombies then you'd get a better experience with Dead Rising, R.E.1 or heck just watch a George Romero film and play with the remote control. Now let it be known that in trying to write a review for a game I look at it not as a fan but as a level-headed person just looking for a game to play depending on interests so here is a preemptive "I don't care" to all the obsessive fan-boys (or fan-girls) and I will not be changing the score. It got an average score and it should be happy with that.
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Super Gameboy was a super buy. I am a retro collector and picked this up fairly cheap, it worked perfectly. I plays all gameboy cartridges on the Super Nintendo thus allowing you to play with the comfort of the Snes controller. You are able to choose different colors for the game itself, thus eliminating the sometimes hard to see black and white gameboy backgrounds. The ONLY dislike on this item, is that you are unable to switch to full screen mode, therefore you have to play the game in a small window on the television screen. For the price and the purpose of this purchase, I strongly recommend this product. Not to mention, these are getting hard to come by due to the its popularity and age. GREAT BUY...very satisfied. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Blood, Up Chuck, & Brains.. (could it get any better. Deadly Alliance is more than an MK fan could ever hope for. Three ...fighting styles, power ups, earnable currancy ($$) for buying things and unlocking fighters. Great new fighters like Bo' Rai Chi, Li mei, Mavado & Kenshi. + classic ones like Sub-zero, Kano, Scorpion & Quan Chi. There is alot more to do with this Mortal Kombat than just arcade style fighting. Try the never ending 'Konquest' it's an excellent way to learn moves and fighting techniques. The MK formula is differant here than with previous MK games. However, there is something here for both die-hard fans of the original formula and those that may have become burned out on it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This classic NES game definitely stands the test of time. Considering the Super Mario Brothers series is widely regarded as one of the best video game franchises ever, the fact that many long time Mario fans call this their favorite Super Mario game should be enough to convince you to try this game.
Super Mario Brothers 3 took the fantastic gameplay elements of the original Super Mario Brothers and improved upon them in many ways. Several new powerups were added to compliment the mushroom, flower, and star. These come in the form of 'suits,' and give Mario an array of abilities and forms. The Raccoon suit, for example, allows Mario to fly, the Tanooki suit lets him turn to stone for a few seconds, and the Hammer Brothers suit allows him to, well, throw hammers. This is one of the reasons this game remains so popular today--most of the suits are unique to this game, and they're all a lot of fun.
This game also features an overworld map with several stages per "world." Instead of being simply linear like the original Super Mario Bros, players have some choices in the order they play the stages. There are also bonus squares on the map, which have little mini games that offer powerups (which you can store and use later). The game allows you to save after passing an airship or a fortress, but this version of it also allows you to save at any point (though you can only continue once from that location) if you have to interrupt play in between save points.
The Game Boy Advance version of Super Mario 3 (which they call Super Mario Advance 4) is a pretty faithful port of the original game. The graphics and gameplay are essentially the same, which causes fans of the original (like me) to breathe a sigh of relief. The original soundtrack to the game, which was excellent, remains intact, although Mario's voice (the one that started popping up around the time of Mario 64) pops up from time to time. Apparently this bothers some people, but I don't find it intrusive or something that hinders the experience. The game also includes a version of classic Mario Brothers which can be played by up to 4 people.
While I would have preferred to get this on my Wii's virtual console, the idea that I now have a portable version of Super Mario 3 to take with me on the go is pretty exciting. The price tag may seem a little steep to some, but I consider it worth every penny (even though I have the original NES version). I'd definitely recommend this title, regardless of if you're a fan of retro video games or if you're a relative newcomer to the Mario series of games. This game is every bit as fun as it was when it first appeared many years ago. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Most awesome Dreamcast game. I've played some nice games in my day, but jet grind radio has to be one of the most awesome games ever. It's ten years old but has sweet music, great story, the controls could be better, but the best thing is the style and diversity. All the characters have got their own style and looks. Plus the graffiti, which you can change, pickup hidden tags, or create your own. Some parts of this game are challenging and can be frustrating, but it's fun after you get over those obstacles. I really enjoy this game because i love skating, and skaters will probably love this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What we expected and more from Mortal Kombat. Midway has really outdone themselves with this beautifully-designed fighter.
The graphics have been beefed up, and it shows! The fighters and arenas are beautifully rendered at 60 frames per second. Even though the graphics are outstanding, the biggest improvement is in the fighting engine. Gone are the silly finishers and outlandish combos. This time around, each fighter has three martial arts fighting stances to master, one of which includes the use of a specific weapon. Together they can be used to unleash brutal combos that will leave your opponents bruised and bleeding, literally!
After pummeling your opponents, players can use coins they collect during battle to unlock hidden fighters, arenas, production sketches, and a slew of other MK-related items.
Other features of this game include: New fighters, new fatalities, mini-Games, behind the scenes video of MK: Deadly Alliance, including a video on the history of Mortal Kombat videogames, and a Mortal Kombat music video performed by Adema. This game is a dream for fans of Mortal Kombat, and has plenty of replay value to keep gamers coming back for more.
Fan or no fan, you will be impressed by this game. This is definitely a keeper! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's not the best choice. Okay. This game is not the best game out of megaman, not even close actually. The people who even thought of making this game had too much of the "lets make game so hard that no1 will ever trade it in while they were't thinkin of making it nearly as fun the battle network games for GBA. They focus on killing megaman bout 10 times before beating gutsman and wastin all ur time finding 8 chips for 1 enemy. It's noyt that bad tho. It has great graphics for a mega man game on gamecube, and you'll spend hours trying too figure out how to beat the first boss. Overall:3 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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