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disappointing. I liked the game for its great graphics and the way you can decipher the coded messages, you can pick your characters most levels, and that it gives you a password for each level you finish. It has four game modes: forced side scroller, non-forced side scroller, shooter and sword fighting. In forced side scroller you keep running from an entity and can't stop, in non-forced side scroller (my favorite mode) you can maneuver yourself through the level, in shooter you just shoot and duck (boring), and in sword-fighting you can't even jump or anything (more boring). It was so much like the movie that it was like playing through the film! But it was boring and not very challenging---you can finish this game in a few hours. The levels just repeat themselves except that the backgrounds change and the controls are confusing because the game doesn't tell you what mode the upcoming level is, and the controls for each mode change. I expected the game to be much better than this. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Games are very limited. This item works well, it is accurately responsive but it would be nice if you could use it with all your games. My son likes racing games. There are very few to choose from in the app. Most of the other games are not fit for a child to use, they are very indecent or violent. This being said, there is only about 3 or 4 games we can actually use and my son doesn't really like playing them. If you could use it with any of the driving games in the playstore I would give it 5 stars. Since it is pretty much useless to us due to the indecent games available, I am generously giving it a 3 because it does work well. It probably really deserves a 2 star rating. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
128 Bits of sheer MADNESS. Sure Dreamcast has it's place and is now resting in the video Game Graveyard, but this system was good, very good. But the thing is people wouldn't trust Sega, after failing one too many times and being the underdog in the gaming world, so they had a feeling the DC would fail as well. But it's potential was great, it had many great titles such as Soul Caliber, Shenmue, Sonic Adventure & 2, Crazy Taxi, the list is endless, the grpahics are amazing. The system is very loud though, the engine makes alot of noise when loading the disc. They stopped making games for this system so if you are planning to buy it, buy all the games you can fast because they are being taken off the shelves of many stores. The sports line for the DC is fantastic bolstering some of the best sports games ever made, thanks to the 2k series. If your an RPG freak well they have great ones as well like, Skies of Arcadia, Grandia 2,Record of Loddoss War, just so many no matter what you are a fan of. Don't let all the bad comments get into your head, because if you think it's bad, you are going to belive that it's bad. Remember you need a VMU for the DC for the best playing experience, or you won't be able to save games, most game take up 10 or less blocks unless it's a sports game which takes up a huge ammount of space, like 150 blocks! An extra controller would be a good idea as well. This is a great console that just wasn't given a chance. Enjoy! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Easy? Kind of. Fun? yes. Long? About 30-60 some hours. For kids? If they aren't in grade 3. This game is FUN. I've beaten it 3 times, and if I would play again, I would still love it. I'm over the age of 13 (barely), and it's not to kiddy for me. And, man, it's pretty hard! Seriously, everyone's saying that younger gamers would love it, because it's not to difficult. If they mean above the age of 10, then yes. If not, they're nuts. It's really fun, unfolding the story, until you finally reach the end. And, man, it's a long game. On my first try, it took me about 60 hours. On my second, it took about 50, and on my third, it took around 30. And some of the bosses are hard. Most are pretty easy, though. And Cortez, a huge, four-armed-possesed-skeleton-pirate-ghost, is just about the coolest guy ever. But seriously, how could a 5 year old beat this game? Mabye, if they've got near-advanced or advanced skills, mabye they'll get to the last boss. Or, if They're really good, beat it. But really, I can't imagine a kindergartener beating the last boss-the shadow queen. It's a demon's spirit-a huge, purple, woman figure with a crown- that posseses peach. Man, that thing's bad. The gameplay is excellent. A turn based game is what it is, but you have to successfuly press a button or do a certain action to do any real damage. The game is pretty hard. The only hard bosses are Grodus, and right after, bowser and kammy, cortez CAN be hard, Macho grubba may be a problem, the shadow queen is a pest if you don't know what to do, and Bonetail, the optional, huge, skeletal, powerful, demon's pet dragon is the hardest boss in the game. I also like the cutscenes. They're pretty funny. So, I'd recommend this game to anyone who can read, who can figure out a strategy fast, doesn't get frustrated, has a puzzle solving mind (or not), and isn't under the grade of 3. I just don't get it. This game is for all gamers. It's hard for everyone. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Own a GBA? BUY THIS GAME! Simple. This is THE best game by far for the Game boy Advance. I don't think any game comes close to this one in pure strategy or fun. I have been playing this game for about 45 hours now, and I am only at a 79 rank... The Advance Campaign is tremendously hard and frustrating. I am only on the 4th mission too. All I can say is WOW. Nintendo really made a winner here. I unlocked most of the CO's (commanding officers) now, but not Sturm or Nell. (Nell is gotten by beating Advnace Campaign.) If you think you are smart, then I suggest trying your smarts in this game. It will keep you occupied for HOURS! I can't stop playing it! I play it First hour during Physics class in skool, and I always get in trouble... I even bought a BLACK GBA so i could hide it better behind my backpack.. but I still get caught...Overall... You CANNOT put this game down once you get the hang of it. BUY IT NOW!!!!! GET A LINK TO PLAY YER FRIENDS TOO!! It is WORTH IT!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Incredible. The reason to buy a Gamecube. Then it was ported to the PS2 as well. The game is phenomenal. After the first two Resident Evil games, the series got stale and just went through the motions. Not so with four. It took almost 6 years to develop the game. Well worth the wait though. Almost everything was scrapped from earlier games. Umbrella wasn't the bad guys. The controls were different. And no zombies! Wait. What? Yes RE ditched the thing that made them famous. And came up with something even more terrifying. Los Gonados! Spanish for the cattle. They screamed at you in Spanish while they attacked you. They could run, dodge, and even pick up weapons. All the while you were trying to get a good bead on them (head shots kill faster) and save ammo.
Also new to the series was how you could interact with objects. Jump over, through, climb up, etc. Also the inventory is unique. You carry around an attach case and have to make stuff fit. I always remember working hard to make sure I could hold on to my one shot rocket launcher.
I do have to say, in my entire video game playing history, I think that one of the ultimate tense moments I have ever experienced playing came from this game. You are in a room with a walkway running around it. Your goal is to use your sniper rifle to protect the girl (Ashley) who is working on turning a handle (2 of them are up there and both have to be turned!) to open the way out. While she is doing this, she is under constant threat of being carried off. So you have to defend her. Imagine how I felt when suddenly I was knocked out of looking through my scope and found myself surrounded by the cultists! And some of them had shields, and all of them had weapons. Crap! In my pants.... You had to shoot the guys attacking Ashley, then switch back to battling the guys surrounding you. It still gets the blood pumping thinking about it many years later.
This game is on my top ten list of games of all time. Superb. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You Can Never Go Wrong With This Game. This game is just simply the best game of all time. I've got so many childhood memories attatched to this game it isn't funny.
Playing this on my gameboy player, and seeing the updated graphics on the big screen again, was awesome. The game play is great, the sound is good and the graphics (which have been updated ten-fold) are stunning. I like this game better on my gameboy player than my GBA, it just seems more right on the TV.
How can you go wrong with this? You've got hours of fun here. And though you may have played it a hundred times, it's still as fun on the 101st time.
Five out of Five. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Helluva game. This is the first Castlevania I ever bought and I sure as hell liked it. The graphics were astonishing (keeping in mind that the console being played on is a GBA), the game had a great plot, awsome characters, a lot of monsters, and a HUGE map. The game includes several new features in addition to the original Castlevania games, first it has an RPG like system (but since I din't play many other Castlevanias I'm not sure if it's the first) and it has a cool special ability system called the DDS (Dual Set-up System). This system allows the player to combine card's powers together to create a total of 100 spells, abilities, and summons.
The story itself is just like the other Castlevania's (Dracula was summoned again, and now you must defeat him to save the Earth). So there's nothing new there, exept for one somewhat unexpected turn, but it would spoil the game if I told you what it was. So, practically the game kicks @$$, and if you own a GBA this game is a BIG must. It is really fun, and it even has a good replay value (there are 4 or 5 modes to play the game in). And if that's not enough try to raise all your character's level to 100...if you can. Enjoy.
Son Akira | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun, but gets boring after awhile. When you first play this game, it's really fun and is especially exciting with more than one player in the household. It's a multiplayer game but 2 people can't play at one time.
The characters are cute and at first, there's allot to do. Plant trees, clean up your town, go fishing, etc. It's really cool how the game is on the same time clock as you are. When it's dark outside, it's dark in the game as well. When it's winter, it's winter in the game two. It's cool how the seasons and everything lines up with reality.
The game can be repetitive and after awhile, get's boring. Once you've built your house as big as it can get and collected all the items you want, fished for every fish and caught every bug and found every fossil, there's really not much left to do except maintain your town by pulling weeds and planting flowers. Don't get me wrong, the game is really fun at first and considering that you can find it online for just a few dollars, it's definitely worth buying. Mine even came with a memory card, so that was a plus.
So go ahead and pick one up for a few dollars. It's worth a few bucks and will keep you entertained for awhile. Grab a game guide or look up some tips online and you'll have even more fun with it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
FUN. I can't begin to describe how much fun this game is. I'm was completely hooked from the start, and still am after a solid 2 months of gameplay (more than I can say for a lot of other games). I can imagine playing this well into 6 months without tiring of it. And I'm 16(17 this month)! So it's definitely not a kid-oriented game, though children would enjoy it as well. Certainly a game for all ages.
Item collecting is a central point of the game. There are hundreds of items to collect, and arranging them in your house by series, themes, and sets earn you HRA (Happy Room Academy) points.
There is always something to strive for-whether it be paying off loans on your house to get the multiple expansions, getting 999,999,999 bells (AC currency) in the game to recieve the much-revered post model, collecting all the furniture in one series to proudly display on your first or second floor, fishing every single kind of fish to get the golden fishing rod, capturing every type of insect to get the golden net, or finding the NES game Legend of Zelda (proven to be in the game!) by some humongous glitch of luck.
To summarize, there is always something to do in this game-tasks for villagers (rewarded with clothes, furniture, paper, etc), fishing (sell them to Tom Nook, the shopkeeper, for bells, or money), taking a visit to your local island (requires Gameboy Advance and GBA/Gamecube link cable), digging up fossils and sending them in to the Farway Museum for identification, decorating your house with your favorite themes and series, planting flowers all over, writing letters to villagers, playing your NES games (Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong 3, Donkey Kong Jr, Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, Wario's Woods, Clu Clu Land, Clu Clu Land D, Golf, Pinball, Excitebike, and of course those that nobody has found yet), or just running around for the heck of it.
Hours upon hours of fun. The only negative thing I have to say is that it is a bit of a curse. Only with the greatest self discipline can you pry yourself away from the gamecube and press that big button to turn it off.
BUY THIS GAME! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just what I needed to suit my memory needs. I have aprox 20 GC games, fortunately they require such from 1 to 43 blocks each, being the most with few blocks requirements. Now I have 52 blocks remaining and no future game-purchase planning. What could happen if I have a lame MC59? Just figure out.
Well if you have as many games as me with similar memory needs, purchase this. But if you're planning to save games such as FIFA, Resident Evil 4, Mario Kart ghost data, SSB Melee screenshots, a lot of replays, or so, think about sth larger.
The GameCube Memory Card 251 is a great value! 4x storage than a 59. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
adorably alice. this game is so so SO wonderlandy! it's fantastic because it actually follows the book/movies quite a lot- you meet all the fun, kooky characters doing their weirdish things, and you get to do all the alice-y weirdish things, too! you fall down the hole, you eat mushrooms and get huge and tiny, you find keys for different sized doors, you have races and stop for silly parties. the graphics are incredible for the littleness of the gameboy- it has that disney look to it- lots of color and detail. this is my most favorite game... there's just something entirely likeable about it, even when it gets to the more difficult parts (where i'd normally start making "grr" noises) i just sit there smiling through it all. it would make a fantastic gift. and so you know, even though the game might sound like a girls-only type game, my boyfriend and brother have started playing this game as much as their "fighting, monsters, expolsions" games. it's just really, really, reeeeeally fun... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sega GT: another worthy addition to your Dreamcast library. I'll be honest: I'm not into most racing games because many of them just don't appeal to me for one reason or another, but Sega GT is an exception. The graphics are pretty good, nothing revolutionary here, but very adequate. The game runs very smoothly and luckily, there are no irritating pop-ups, with the backgound and buildings gently coming into view as to not distract too much. The one thing that is great about this game is its use of lighting effects; everything is rendered beautifully and looks gorgeous. However, the one negative is that the controls are a bit sensitive and you have to get used to that, so a lot of practice is needed to truly master the game. The first time I played this game I wasn't all that thrilled because it does have a high learning curve, but then after you really sit down with it, you begin to appreciate its beauty. Sega GT offers a very realistic driving experience that will make you come back for more! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome Game. Super Dodge Ball Advanced is a great game. In my opinion, its got lots of replay value. Sure, you can beat it in a half hour or less, but its a sports game, so you can keep playing. The graphics are average, but how good graphics do you need to play a dodge ball game anyway. The music is alright, but a little repetitive. The game can be either really hard or really easy and anything in between with the five difficulty settings and other settings too such as, how tough it is to throw a super throw. You can link up, but I never have so I couldn't tell you how fun that is. To sum it up here is a list of pros and cons.
PROS-
1. Good replay value
2. Multiple diffuclty settings
3. Average graphics
4. Appropriate for all ages, but then again, what isn't
5. Its dodgeball
6. Game Link compatible
7. You can name characters and teams even not your own
CONS-
1. Repetative music
2. Unlike the NES game, there isn't a bean ball mode(mode that pits you individually against your teammates on a field)
3. Also unlike the classic, there aren't any River City Ransom Graphics, instead people don't even have noses. If you never played River City Ransom, the old dodgeball game or World Cup just forget that con
4. There is no team creator, which really, really sucks. That also ruins the whole point of versus mode too because you both have the same premade teams with just possible name differences.
5. Too short of a game, needs more teams or something. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
HOW EXCITING!!!! I JUST WISH THEY COULD ADD A LITTLE MORE. When I bought this game from overseas, I enjoyed it so much that I would like to do it again. I even had a chance to help Jimmy Neutron, while he was busy turning his best friends back to normal, to defeat his worst enemies ever, the madman called Professor Calamitous. The only questions which bother me about the game are-Why didn't there appear any storypictures, according to the story, at the end of every world which I completed? The only place where storypictures appeared was when Jimmy introduced the Virtual World Reproduction Machine. How did he appear on the island, the Retroville Bay and the Space Station, was he teleported to them by a teleporter, or did he jump out of an aeroplane while using his robotic dog's parachute ability? What did Professor Calamitous' Space Station look like from the outside? And what was he's plan to destroy earth? I wish they could add another mini game to the game, this time on how to stop Calamitous' plan to destroy earth, wouldn't it be fun? I don't know why they didn't add any more stuff to the game, but I still say that this is the best Jimmy Neutron spygame I've ever played. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Review from a Girl Gamer . This has got to be one of the most mindblowing 2-D games I have ever played. The graphics are beautiful without taking from the characters themselves. Come on, you know you've lost a a game a couple of times because you were observing the scenery rather than what you were doing. ~_^ The characters are vivid and the action is fast. You'll love the 3 on 3 team action. This game is packed with riveting combos and killer moves. You won't be able to rip yourself away from the screen. I had mostly played this game in the arcade, and now I'm fortunate enough to own it. I play it so much I am constantly getting gamer's thumb. ^_^ This has got to be one of the best damn games for Dreamcast. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Exciting and Entertaining. I bought this game for my son for Christmas-along with his first video game (Gameboy Color)not really knowing how he was going to get along with it. Well, much to our suprise, he loves this game! His daddy and I have to "make" him put it down. It's a "nobody looses" type of game. For a child only being 4yrs. old, this was the perfect choice. It has even got self explanitory info. in it that helps the kids follow directions from "George the Foreman". He tells you what to do and where to drive to. Very nice game- hope the next choice we make is as good as this one was. Very highly recommend this. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Still Playing it, Still Fun. There's no greater case for questioning "why" and "what if" than the Dreamcast. Everything you can say about this system has been said 100x over. Underrated, overlooked, before it's time, revolutionary. The list goes on and on. It all adds up to fun anyway.
I'm one of those that was completely sold on the Dreamcast. I'd never been more excited about a console and never have since. This was the console that finally would give us arcade quality games in our homes. I remember when I first saw 'Ready to Rumble' up and running. I just couldn't believe how good it looked and how fun it was to play. After looking at jagged and pixelated PS1 games for so long, it was a sight for sore eyes, literally. That game alone sold me on the system.
I was crushed when I heard that Sega was pulling the plug and abandoning the Dreamcast. The best console with the best games was on the way out and it didn't seem right. It didn't make sense. It was immensely popular, had one of the best launches in console history and it's sports games were flourishing even without EA's support. It still stings the memory like your favorite team losing the championship.
But we still have our memories and even better, many of us still have our Dreamcasts. A true testament to a console and games of the past is how well they hold up today. Many times, your memory serves you better than reality. I've experienced that many times with old games I used to like. But many of these are still alot of fun. Maybe not as much as they were at first but they can still provide a good time.
Sega was in it's prime when they made games for the Dreamcast. Sonic, Crazy Taxi, House of the Dead 2, Sega Bass and Marine Fishing, Daytona USA, and Virtua Tennis are still among the best and most playable today. Other honorable mentions go to Soul Calibur, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Power Stone 2, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Jet Grind Radio, 18 Wheeler, and Silent Scope. Unfortunately, the dreamcast will never come back and Sega may never again be the giant that they once were, but you can still find the console, the games, VMU's, fishing controller's, and light gun's to experience some of the best that gaming has to offer. Get it while the gettin's good. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very Addictive. This game has a surprising amount of things to do, items to collect, and minigames to play. Most of these fishing games have limited variety, but here there are over a dozen bony-fish and shark species to catch, using hundreds of lures and within 5 very unique locales.
There is a challenging timed Arcade mode and an involving Original mode. In Original, play minigames with good scores to open up available secrets. Then you actually EARN those secrets in Free Fishing mode; anf finally, take your goodies out to the relaxing Aquarium mode.
This cycle of gameplay is VERY addicting, since there are hundreds of items to "unlock". And fighting to haul in a hammerhead never really gets old. Great fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Luigi: The lesser Super Brother. If you're considering this for yourself OR the kids, DON'T. Leave this one on the shelf at the store. Kids who rate this game highly probably haven't yet had the ultimate pleasure of a really stellar game.
As a Gen X-er who began my gaming adventures with this franchise I had to finally give this game a chance. Hey, I want to get all the play I can out of my favorite little aging cube. I must say the game disappointed me greatly. The movement is slow, the controls awkward, and the gameplay lackluster.
My first moment of distaste was the discovery that I couldn't jump to get coins in high places. Yes that's right.... a Mario brothers game without jumping!! Does half the brothers mean half the fun?! Yes. Instead of jumping, you retrieve elevated goodies with your handy vacuum, er weapon? For young kids, and I mean YOUNG, this may seem fun and more appropriate than fire or other gun-like weaponry, but then the problem becomes the controls. The age at which this gimmick would be appropriate may not be experienced or patient enough for the control scheme.
I think this game has a great concept but lacks in execution. Had it been released on a portable, maybe old Luigi would've stepped out from behind Mario's shadow. Sadly it wasn't and Luigi therefore remains the lesser Super brother. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ok, here is what I have to say. Crazy taxi is a great game, with great graphics, sound, and gameplay. But of course the game has some, well.... alot of flaws. The game was designed from the very popalare aracde game called, "Crazy Taxi."(Of course) The game does feature this aracade verison along with a new verison for dreamcast. The game clevery mixed in humor, a some what different type of gameplay, and of course good plain fun. Before I go into the basics I must clear up something, this is not a racing game.
I'll start with the gameplay. In Crazy Taxi you must pick-up persons and bring them to different areas.(Like the airport) This is were the fun factor comes in. There is 2 courses and a mini game area called crazy box. The game also has 4 different drives, each with there own car and strenghts. I must say Crazy Taxi does hold impressive gameplay.
Next is the sound and the graphics. The graphics are good, they are very smooth, clean, ect. Yes, there is a small flaw in the graphics, a very unstable framerate. In very dense areas of the game it feels like time stops, cause' of how slow it gets. The sound is crisp, lots of different voice samples. But in the sound comes another flaw, it's the soundtrack. The soundtrack features; offspring and bad reiligon. This wouldn't be a problem if they had a bigger selection, there's only like four songs of the game.(This is the biggest drawback)
Overall the game is worth ten bucks. To be perfectly honest it's the perfect game to kick of your shoes and play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Absolutely amazing. When I was shopping for games at my local Electronics Boutiques, I saw this game and decided to give it a shot. I mean, the box art looked cool (not a good indicator of a good game, but still...) and I vagualy remembered it getting a good review in Electronic Gaming Monthly. So I decided to get it and try it out. I didn't even know it was a port of an old dreamcast game, back then.
Wow! Just wow! What an awesome game. The story line is extremely engaging and the characters are just so likeable. The battle system is well done and it has those crazy a$$ special moves that are the signature of any rpg. And the fact that you can set up your pirate base and customize it is just so cool. Ok, the graphics here are a little outdated, but why would you let that stop you from experiencing such a great game.
I think the most memorable moment of this game for me is when I got the Delphinus (a freakin' huge air ship). My heart just jumped when I learned I could control that thing.
If you own a cube, then you know traditional RPG's are hard to come by. So don't let this oppurtunity pass you by, get this game! NOW! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A difficult game. My 7 year old son got this game for his 8th birthday. He and his 6 year old brother played with it for about a month and they got stuck and gave up. I looked into it myself and I got as far as the 2nd level before I got stuck. I checked into the internet about this game and there were complaints about getting stuck in a level or they can't get around a particular spot or they can't find an item they need to collect. The graphics are real nice. Just like the movie. But it's a bit hard for some people in my opinion. I am selling it to replace it with some other game for the boys... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Innovative idea + great show = fun on the go. Who would've thought the GBA was so powerful?
The video, while not DVD quality is actually better than just watching it on TV (unless you own a high-end TV). Very impressive for the GBA's small screen.
The sound, is again, not DVD quality, but the music is outstanding regardless (hearing the GBA blast out the main theme song is very titillating!), and the voices are the highest quality you'll ever hear from a cartridge.
For those of you wondering, yes you can fast forward, rewind, pause, select and skip chapters, and even control the brightness. There's also a button lock feature so that nothing accidentally presses the buttons while you watch the movie. Very convenient.
Oddly though, while you need no special accessories to watch it on your GBA/GBA SP system (you just put it in and watch it like you would put in and play any cartridge game) you can't use the GBA Player accessory for the Gamecube to watch it; you've gotta use the GBA/GBA SP. I was tempted to take a star away for this, but it seems to be a feature of all GBA Video products, and it does a good enough job on the GBA so I'll go easy on it.
This is the first installment of the Sonic X show, and contains the first two episodes. It chronicles how Sonic and co. arrive in a parallel universe. Unlike Sonic-themed shows of the past, this one is true to its videogame roots, and features the well known and loved Sonic cast and locales... although some don't show up until later on. The series gets off to a slow, yet still entertaining and action packed beginning.
Parents, if your child like Sonic stuff and has a GBA, you can't go wrong here. Sonic fans, you owe it to yourself to get this. This is a fun, innovative, easy-to-use, and inexpensive way to watch a great show anywhere. Highly recommended to all Sonic fans, and still recommended to anyone who likes a great show or wants to see what the GBA is capable of. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Great Old School RPG. This is one of those games that I wish I could have played as a kid. It has it all: a good story, great characters, and a beautifully designed world. Mostly it's the characters that draw me in. Lloyd is the main character and he's kind of an idiot. He's always getting really obvious things wrong and always needing basic things explained (which is great from a storytelling perspective). Genis is his best friend and an elf. He's just a sweet innocent kid, but put the two of them together and comedy is bound to ensue. Raine is Genis' big sister and the schoolteacher. She has a teeensy little obsession with archaeology that has inspired my friends' battle-cry "For History!" Then there's the romantic interest: Collette, the chosen one who is destined to become an angel and regenerate the world. For the world is dying and the last chosen of regeneration failed, leaving Collette with a lot to live up to. She avoids the typical chosen one cliches by being quite a ditz and having a real propensity for being kidnapped. The final character (for quite a while at least) is Kratos, the stereotypical powerful samurai-type character who says little at all times. I love these characters, right down to their names. Genis was called Genius in Japan and lives up to his name as does the ruined city of Luin (Ruin in Japan), Kratos is Ancient Greek for strength, and Lloyd is... um, probably Mongolian for a stupid person or something. The enemies in the game are an organization of half elves who are intent on farming humans for a reason as yet unclear.
Gameplaywise this game is excellent. Instead of the turn based combat common in most RPGs of this age it features real time combat. Actually, the combat system on here is quite hard and I almost gave up due to the difficulty of the bosses. This isn't a game for those without good abilities monitoring multiple characters. Random battles are avoided in place of visible enemies on the world map. You can't avoid all of them, but it does at least allow you to limit the number you encounter. The design for the towns (while simplistic) is quite well done. Copying Wind Waker everything in the game is cell shaded to give it the look of a cartoon. They even have anime cutscenes, albeit all too rarely. This makes the game quite beautiful and gives it a real sense of style. At various points in the game you will see a little text pop up and if you hit Z then you can watch a short conversation between a few of your characters. These are short, often funny, and contribute nothing to the plot. They are however great for character moments. They're some of the most entertaining parts of the game.
It does have to be said that this game runs a little long. And there are story problems too, which are exacerbated by the length. Any game where there are half a dozen characters on your side who could have told you the entire plot at any point but don't, and where the main characters don't think to pose even basic questions is bound to seem annoyingly artificial at times. It should probably have ended a good ten hours before it does. The story is ridiculously complex with character motivations and plot points coming out of seemingly nowhere. Some of these are really good, but some are quite odd as well as being needlessly convoluted and unclear (I'm thinking of a certain tree in particular). But nevertheless the game does an admirable job at fleshing out an entire world that feels very real and complex.
So to conclude: Excellent game with great characters and a fun plot but too difficult in some areas and starts to drag by the end. Hopefully you can work your way through the problems because these are some truly wonderful characters. Admittedly there are two or three I don't care about, but the rest I absolutely love and I never got tired of watching their interactions. A great game and I'm sorry to be finished with it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Smiles. This game really does take an old-time player back. Each character in FFVI has their own personality, and the storyline is just as good.
There are, however, some details.
1) The first time you use Sabin's Blitz in the game. The instructions are very unclear, and because I hadn't played it in a while, I really did not know what to do. A simple: <--, -->, <--, A would have sufficed and been more efficient. Also, and I know this was probably on the original SNES version of the game instead of Down, Down left, Left for the Aura move, it would have been a lot more efficient to mention IN GAME that it was really Down, Down, Left and then A.
2) The Celes scene should not have been cut out. I got this game because I thought it would be in good faith with the original. There was no reason to cut out that scene with her and the soldier. I did not want to buy an abridged or censored copy of a Classic. By the same token, they had no problem leaving the scene with Cyan and his family. So I'm not really sure what is going here, but that did disappoint me as an old-time player, and fan.
3) The music sounds very odd on this system, but it could just be the system itself and how it translates sound.
These are my only observations so far. The Celes part is kind of disappointing, and FF purists should consider this before spending money on owning this product. But the over all story is the same, and some elements of the game are in fact easier to access. So overall rating 4/5. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best. Pokemon has really outdone itself this time!! In Pokemon : Fire Red you journey back to Kanto, the original world taht started it all. Personally, I like this world the best because I like the choice of Pokemon (ranging from Abra to Zubat!). Last year, when the game came out, I was in sixth grade, and my three best friends and I all got it. At lunch and recess, we'd go in the bathroom stalls (me in the girl's one, them in the boy's) and we'd put our adaspters to the wall. It's amazing how well those adapters work! I'd reccomend this game to anyone who likes fantasy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A pretty good game, but what's new. Well, I don't own a GC, but I love and play it daily and at various friend's houses. Well, one of my friend's picked this up and played it with me. I was amazed by several things, but it did have a few problems:
1. Graphics: Fantastic! I can't beleive how good this game looks. The N64, my friends, was a good system, but its graphics were anything from good. It showed in the first 3 Mario's (on the N64). But finally, Mario is given some justice. This game looks awsome, and exploits what the N64 could only dream of! The characters, backgrounds, coins, levels, everything is so sharp. There is no framerate slow-down here (for those who don't know, where the game gets REALLY slow for a few seconds) and the worlds seem to feel and look HUGE compared to pasts. Firy volcanic explosions, water in the swim pool, the ball swishing through the nets, the characters breathing in and out. This game ROCKED in terms of graphics, and is my favorite among the Mario Parties just for that reason.
2. Gameplay: Good, as usual. All the games are extremely addictive, and there are many options to try. The classic square off between you and 3 other characters or 4 player gaming frenzy is where this game shines, keeping all the same rules, characters, and fun games from the past, and adding something new! Most games are extremely addictive, and are fun to play over and over and over... But mostly, this game is a multiplayer game. The single player gets a little old playing computer generated foes. I mean, sure, its fun for a few days. But the computer foes just never do anything new, or do really stupid things no human would ever do. You'll find yourself beating the computers every game, or getting your butt kicked the other way around. There's no real even competition against the computer. Do NOT get this game for single-player (which ROCKS!)
3. Replay Value/Depth/Controls: Well, this game is as good in terms of gameplay as the last 3, and sure, its all fun. But its beggining to get a little old. The replay value is there in multiplayer, but once beating the computer a few times, where is the fun? They haven't added a sort of record keeping system so you know what you've done (would've been cool), there are NO new characters to play as, no ADDED rules to the game. I mean, sure, a few new games here and there, but how many Mario Parties can they make? This is easily the best, but it's not much better than Mario Party 3 except for graphics. What else can be done to the Mario Party series? The graphics are awsome, there all already over 400 games, and well, its just getting a bit overwhelming. A good buy, but don't expect anything real NEW here.
Overall, if you are new to Nintendo systems, Mario Party 4 is great for Multiplayer fun, or even single player. Its easily better than Mario Party 3, but its not a HUGE improvement as some might put it. This game is fun, and if you have 2 or 3 friends over to play it every day, this game will rock! But by yourself, you'll beat all the games, and find you never take it out of its case. It has several new awsome games, the graphics are a HUGE improvement, and the classic formula of fun from the original Mario Party still sticks to the fourth sequel.
I would buy this game when the price drops, and buy it for multiplayer. Its a good game, impoves a little on everything. and is a blast in multiplayer. Your choice this X-mas, but don't expect greatness over the first 3, or to spend dozens of hours playing it buy yourself. Good game, but in my opinion, not great.
Hope this helped! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cyborg Justice does Sega Justice. This game is probably one of the most obscure titles on Sega. The story begins when your spaceship is caught in a meteor shower and crashes on an nearby planet. The brains of the crew members are taken away to the nearby and very secret lab of the Cydrek Federation, soon to be your enemy, and placed into robotic bodies. It is essentially a side scrolling sci-fi shotter in which you design your own fighting robot and proceed to bash, smash, and shred your way through four major sections each with four stages, making your way to the final battle and justice. The design portion of the game is fairly simple and consists of choosing a body, a pair of legs and a weapon. That said this was one of me and my freinds favorite Sega titles and I think anyone who likes brawler games or is a fan of the science fiction genre will enjoy it very much. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun with four players-while drunk. I don't know... This game is fun when playing with a group of friends for competition sake, but not a game anyone should rush out and buy-and if you do...do it for the mini-games that are featured in this game.
It's like a board game, if you don't already know- it's a race to see who will get the most stars and coins... My a.d.d. *ha* kicks in when i'm waiting for the computer to complete there roll... it takes the computer forever- PLUS you always have to play with the computer unless you have three other people come over and play- *there always has to be four players* when it would just be fun to play with your room-mate...
Good to own if you don't pay anymore than [$$$] for it...anymore and i'd say you were suckered.
but it's kinda fun...i'd buy mario sunshine instead if you need a touch of classic nintendo. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Here's the reason why you should buy a Dreamcast. I already had the dreamcast when it first came out. I think it's like 9/9/99. Anyway, then after one month, I sold the system and wit for Playstation 2 cause I didn't found that many uses of Dreamcast. Then I heard about shenmue and one my friend told me that you could do almost anything you want in that game. I didn't actually believed but the screen shots at segaweb.com did. Then I couldn't wait to play shenmue and I bought the Sega Dreamcast again for 100 bucks. Now after beating that game, the only thing I could say is this: Unbelievable.
Shenmue servers realistic environment including FREE World. Now the creator Yu Suzuki, created a new genre cause it couldn't fit any exit ones. It's called FREE which stands for "Full Reactive Eyes Entertainment". The Graphics are real, People in the streets just look like in real life. Each time when you talk to people, they talk different things. I'm a Game Developer and I respect that sega went through lot of trouble for making this and spend over $70million dollars. This is one realistic game that will give you FREEDOM of your own. The story is Unbelievable and the story will stay in your heart forever. Shenmue 2 will be out soon.
But Shenmue IS NOT for everyone. If you don't like slow games, then there is no reason to get this. It requires Patience. That is all you need. You may need to find some clues and stuff. But if you have some patience, then Shenmue will blow your mind away using one of the state-of-the-art Technology. There is also some Movie scenes. These scenes will show you some ideas about what's going on just in case you're lost in the graphics.
Graphically, shenmue is a masterpiece. Yu Suzuki is one of the respected sega's designer and the Lead Developer of AM2. When you get shenmue you get the following things:
1) 3 Disc 2) Shenmue Passport
One additional Disc comes with Shenmue: Limited Edition. The addtion disc contains Sound Tracks from shenmue. Shenmue deliers one of the best sound tracks ever. Sound will change your mood while playing this Masterpiece.
All you need is atleast 60 blocks of Memmory from your Memmory Card and ofcourse a Sega Dreamcast:). Also to enjoy this full game, you MUST need the MEMMORY CARD since it's 3 disc long and the only way to collect the data from the other disc is using memmory.
Well I hope this review will help you decide whether it's a good game for you or not. If you already own this and if you need help or Guide, then you may contact me at Gearun2000@cs.com.
-Lenny | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mario's back (again. Remembering Mario from looong ago on the NES, I thought I was growing quite tired of seeing him on every Nintendo system that's been released. However, I did need a platform game to make the 45 minute train ride into work bearable, so I picked this up as a rental from my local BB chain and returned home, slapping it into my trusty GBA.
Hours (and I mean hours) later, I ran down two sets of rechargeable NiMH batteries on my GBA and looked up at the clock to see it was 2am (lol) and I had been playing it for 5+ hours straight. Be warned this game is very difficult to put down, I have occasionally missed my train stop and had to catch another one going the opposite direction.
Now that, by definition, are the qualifications for a great game. Get it, you won't regret it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Survival Horror at its Best. I have to admit that I had never been much of a fan of the Resident Evil series on Play Station. But then Code Veronica came out on Dreamcast, and I quickly became a convert to the school of "survival horror" after watching my brother lay waste to a few zombies. This game will have you on edge--the story is suspenseful, and the enemies who pop out from behind corners can even make your heart jump if you try playing at night with the lights off. This is an A+ title that belongs in every gamer's collection. Even if you didn't like the other games in the Resident Evil series, Code Veronica will thrill you! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Racing Fanatic. Most "Need for Speed" titles have been reletively boring. Usually pretty cool cars but graphics and game play have been pretty lame. The Underground title has seriously put the Street racing scene on the videogame map. No other title has managed to significantly even come close to doing so. Now they are releasing NFSU2 and have added more vehicles and upgrades than the first one....no other Street Racing game is even going to come close to this one. It's going to be HOTTT!!!. GT3 is for the real racing lovers. All the races are legal and it is the only other racing game that I would recommend to anyone. With these two titles, you just can't lose. Personnaly, I am picking them both up as soon as they come out an I will holla back if they aint right. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Skip this and wait for the Playstation/PC version. I've had the original Namco Galaga/Galaxian Game Boy cartridge for quite a while, and it's one of my favorite games on this platform. I was curious about the new Galaga and picked it up... thankfully, I didn't spend *too* much money on it. The new Game Boy Galaga is a staggering disappointment. There is almost no challenge to it, with more time having been spent on the scrolling background graphics than on actual game play. The original Galaga cartridge demands a lot of the player. This new edition only demands that you stay awake (hey, sometimes it's hard!). The Playstation/PC version will certainly be much better than this, so save your money and wait for that one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My favorite Pokemon game of all time. Let me start off with this, little iPod kids and droid children, no body cares that its graphics are bad, it was made before you were born. Shut up. I love this game and have and will never use a Pokemon cheat in my life. I spent hours in my bed with a flashlight and my game boy pocket (because it didn't light up, of course)playing this and becoming the very best, like no one ever was. I went to every city, every route, every patch of tall grass, and have yet to catch all the Pokemon. I have beaten the Elite four with my Charizard, Golem, Ditto, Fearow, Zapdos, and Articuno at my side. They were good fiends, to a depressed boy who was struggling with his own. I regret not having the courage to walk into that cave and catch Mewtwo. I always have the masterball in hand, prepared for the most powerful Pokemon ever. I was not ready, I still train in that fateful cave, making my Faithful Pokemon ever stronger, and gazing longingly at the humanoid Mewtwo. I have stepped onto the platform, ready. I approach him... He is waiting for me, I send Charizard in first, he is the one to start with, he will end it. A Fire Blast made Mewtwo laugh, he was stronger. I sent all in, fighting and retreating, and finally, throwing the Master ball. They say it could catch anything, but I had my doubts. It wriggled... Moving... back and forth.. Mewtwo was mine! This was the most exiting moment in my young, 12 year old life. Is I wrote this, I was almost brought to tears. I went to the box I had kept mt Game boy in, for it's own protection, and opened it. Nintendo...... Game freak... Pokemon Yellow version.... New Game.... Welcome to the world of Pokemon....What is your Name?...... Yellow, forever and always. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Possible for Adults to Enjoy along with their kids. What a great gameboy advance game for kids AND adults. I got this here from an amazon seller, and both my 8 year old daughter and I LOVE this. The game is fun, simple to play, even for ME! There are many intriguing levels to get Kim through and they are each unique. It is challenging and fun at the same time. We take this one wherever we go and it has saved alot of otherwise boring moments, like waiting in offices, or being in traffic jams, ALOT more bearable. For my young readers of this review, ask your parents to get this one for you if you love Kim Possible on Disney Channel, you will really enjoy this gameboy advance game. If you are a parent or know a child who loves to play gameboy games, in a sea of disappointing games that waste about $25 a pop, this one is a definite winner and a gift your favorite child will enjoy playing again and again. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Totally worth the money. The Sega Power Base converter is one of the best add ons that I can think of. If you have a sega genesis and played a lot of the best games for it and are looking for something to give it even more longevity, this is a must buy.
This piece of hardware plugs in to your sega genesis just like a cartridge would, thus enabling you to play sega master system games. It also is compatible with all the master system accesories as far as I know.
There really isn't much to say about it that isn't obvious enough.
Though the most important thing you should know about this is that it doesnt work for the model 2 or 3 genesis even though it advertises that it works for all three models. Now this statement is only partially false, it will work with the model 2 but it won't physically fit on it due to the wire placement. I have a very simple solution for this, if you have a model 2 and really want to play master system games, all you must do is take a hand saw and cut off the piece of plastic on the back of the converter that would cover the wires you would connect into the genesis (power cable, ect) . Then it will work with no problem. By doing this it may decrease the value of the converter, so only do it if you don't care or have to play some master system games (or just call it modded and sell it for even more)
If you love everything sega this would make a welcome addition to your collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A fun, short, and cute game. Kirby's Dream Land is the first game in the ''Kirby'' series. In the game, King Dedede has stolen the magic Twinkle Stars, and if they are not recovered, the people of Dream Land could starve. Kirby goes on a quest to recover the Stars and save Dream Land.
In this game, Kirby doesn't have copy abilites. Instead, you can inhale a bomb and spit it at enemies, you can eat a bowl of Spicy food and temporarily spit fire at enemies, and you can inhale a microphone and sing into it to defeat all the enemies on the screen. There are also items such as the Invincibility Candy, Pep Brew, 1-Up's, and the Maximum Tomato.
This game is really short and simple. It only has 5 levels, and they don't take too long to finish. It is a game made for beginners.
This is a really cute and classic Gameboy game. I love it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun. Mega Man Battlew Network for the GBA is a nice game that is unlike most Mega Man games. In this Mega Man game, you fight on a grid with you on one side and the enemy on another side. On this grid, you can fire as many shots as you want and can choose a special card from a group to use. This is quite fun and most people should enjoy it. When not in battle, you can move around freely and talk to people. You can fight some of the PETs of these people. The plot is pretty basic though there is a small twist. When hooked to the net, you can get into random battles and earn money. There is also a small RPG element present. You can earn upgrades to Mega Man and improve his health, attack, etc. The only problem is that the game can become frustrating if you cannot find out where to go next. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You CANNOT buy a GCN w/o getting this game. Of all nintendo games that have ever come out (except for super mario bros. 3) this is the best i have put my hands on. It lasts for hours and hours and hours and hours....ok i'll stop. but really, i got it at the end of December, and I didn't beat it til the end of February!(I spent most of my free time playing on it, and thats a ton.) First of all, the multiplayer is great. Personally, i love the tournament mode w/ 4 players. But there is also the classic brawl between 2 or 4 players. Then theres the single player mode. I love it most of all. I like the challenge of trying to get all of the hidden characters and stages. There has been LOADS of improvement on the single player mode from the first one. there's classic, adventure, target test, homeruns, multi man melee, and lots of other stuff. Overall, the modes are awesome.
Onto the gameplay. Its amazing! All the characters have awesome attacks and cool looking ones. All the characters can move fast and block attacks. Its awesome.
The graphics are really stunning. The n64 version looks like cow dung to this. Fox's cheeks don't point out like the fox in n64. All the characters have had a facelift and added to them the GCN's power.
The music is great too. I like listening to the zelda and mario themes.
I give this game five stars mainly because it is for everyone. No one can not like this game. Its impossible! And if nintendo is planning on another SSB on gamecube, bring it on, but i don't know how they're going to improve this one! Overall, go out and buy it today. You have no need to rent it, trust me. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Greatest 2D Zelda Yet. The title of this is somewhat misleading, as I have never had a NES and haven't played the first two Zelda games. Past then, though, I own and have beat every single one. My first Zelda was Link's Awakening, a magical game that everyone should play. While that game is slightly more fufilling, in sheer gameplay you can't touch Oracle of Ages.
This time around, a Zelda game finally has a truly good plotline. The best script since Ocarina of Time, Oracle of Ages fools you, surprises you and offers more characters than ever before. There is also some great plot twists you won't be expecting.
But everyone knows a story does not make a great game, correct? Fear not. Instead of focusing on brainless swordplay like its companion, Ages' true challenge comes from its mind-bending puzzles. Believe me, I was ready to conquer this game by myself and even I came crying to an internet strategy guide a couple of times throughout. The emphasis on puzzles is especially apparent in the huge (and wonderfully thought-out) bosses. Beating them is more like a good jigsaw than a battle area, yet still offering a little bit of both.
The premise of the game is practically identical to A Link to the Past for the Super NES - You'll travel between two worlds, one bright and lovely, one dark and mysterious. The game makes use of this feature wonderfully, and your time-warping Harp of Ages gets upgraded along the way, soon adding an almost insane level of non-linear gameplay.
Comparing it to Seasons - the game is better in respect to satisfaction overall. The items, found in the complex, wonderful dungeons, are great, although not nearly as good as some of Season's showstoppers. Oracle of Ages is much more exciting if you've already beat Seasons and using the password found in that game - there's so much more to do. Aside from more cutscenes, bosses and one insanely hard dungeon, you'll get new items given to you through the form of passwords that must be told to certain figures in the pak you played first.
Overall, these games are tributes to the end of the Game Boy Color era. Yes, my Game Boy Advance is arriving in a few days - but don't dare let me catch you playing Tony Hawk 2 before experiencing these two epics. They may not have the best graphics, but they're legends no one can afford to miss. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pick this over anything. I have literally had this controller since it first came out. And let me tell you it has been through hell and back and back to hell again!!!! Yet this controller still works and is the best. It is a bit heavier and bigger than the original corded one. Which is good because I have big hands. Plus it is responsive on the stick. Most 3rd party controllers like my GameStop one (I hate Gamestop and wish it would burn) the rubber part of the joystick comes off with ease and I have to push the c stick like half an inch before it even starts to turn. Where with this I push it barely like a cm and it responds on key!. So now I play games with drastic improvement on accuracy and don't have to worry about constantly flicking the c stick to look around. NOTE: This is probably my own fault due to how old it is. But the receiver sometimes jitters when something is moving in front of it, like a wii sensor bar. It never did it when I first bought it, I could press buttons all day from a basement and move around like it was nothing. Plus it doesn't register when I'm pressing L or the left stick to move, instead it just stops and goes again and stops and goes again but works itself out within 5 seconds which isn't that bad. Either way this controller is amazing especially for how old mine is and dirty (needs to be clean) it all works top notch! The only controller I actually like ever since the ps2 xbox and gamecube came out because I loved the n64 controller for being able to literally barely just barely move the stick and it would read and was the smoothest fps controller I ever encountered. I love the Wavebird more than I do the xbox 360 controller and that controller is impressive to. This is defiantly a fanstastic controller and I plan on getting more soon just for the fact of how durable and responsive it is! TimeSplitters Future Perfect Bite my Crunchy Brown Ass 'GingerBread Man'. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic Debuts on GameCube. From what I've read from a lot of the reviews here, this game is pretty controversial. Many thought it was awesome while others completely hated it. I myself think this isn't a great game but its not a bad one either. One of the best things about this game is its transfer rates. When the characters are blazing through levels the game never gets choppy and slows down like Goldeneye did a lot. Its graphics could look a bit better but still are exceptable. The whole concept of playing in Hero or Dark mode is very interesting and helps the game's replay value. One thing that really gave this game a kick in the balls was its music. 90% of it is horrible corny Power Ranger type music that only has about three lines of song and keeps repeating! I just mute my TV most of the time when I play this! The best feature in this whole game is Chao. Little cute egg like creates kind of like tomagatchi's. You hatch them from eggs and rasise them from infancy to maturity. The style in which you raise them effects how there perosnality and appearance will look. If you spoil them and and never play wiht them they will be on the Dark side and look black. If you treat them fair and play, they will have a halo and be white. You can even breed Chao to lay more eggs. This feature is completly addictive and by far the crown jewel of the game. Sonic Adventure 2 Battle isn't going down in history as A game like Super Smash Bros. Melee but it gets the job done. Plus theres so many goals to accomplish it will take forever to completly finish the game. I give this a 3 out of 5. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
hated it. wow so much wrong with it and so little time ok this game sucks it hard to get doubble d and edd to jump high off the ground and it wouldnt be a problem if doubble d could walk in qiucksand. edd has to push some wheel barrow thing for DD but they don't tell you how to use and the game is timed so your using more than half the time trying to figure out how to move the thing and once you figure out how to move it foreward you have to move it backwards and when times up you have to go all the way back to the start no matter how many flags you pass im tired i don't want to talk about it anymore. its not for children or most adults | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An Art House Game. Games have been described as art in the past. A game that comes immediately to mind is Ico, which oozed personality and landscapes that were both etheral and were just like a painting. Not until this game have I ever played a game that was almost like interactive art.
As far as I can see, if there was ever a game that was pretending to be an art house film, Killer 7 would be it. From the stylized, psuedo-noir/comic book/anime inspired graphics to the dark, brooding, and sex-laden story and the weird gameplay, you have the makings of an art house video game, as strange as that sounds. But does it work? In a word, mostly.
Going back to the art comment, each level in this game and each presentation of idea screams art. It's like passing surreal paintings in a museum. You pass one and go "whoa, that's weird." And you might pass another one that makes you want to tilt your head so you can maybe understand it better. And yet, you come up with a hint but nothing concrete. This game is like that, except that each level, each character each piece of dialogue is connected in a way a wall full of paintings usually isn't.
Normally, when a game puts style and story over gameplay, bad juju occurs. For instance, Xenosaga II was a great movie, but as a game it was horrible. In this case, I've known from the beginning that the gameplay would be as equally weird as the storyline. Suda 51, the game's creator, had been asked when Killer 7 was first introduced via some strange cut scenes how it would play. His answer was he didn't know. They had spent so much time and effort getting the feel and story of the game down, that they had no clue how it would ultimately play like.
Truthfully, I shouldn't like this game. And yet, somehow I do. So, how does it play? In a move that is a throw back to some of the early Sega CD games I played, you push the A button to move forward. If you want to turn around, you push B to do a 180. When you get to a specific junction that allows you do something other than move (i.e. an object or different hallways or rooms), you tilt the controller in the direction you want to go and push A. When you hear the satanic laughter of the Heaven's Smiles, you pull the R trigger and enter a FPS mode when you aim and shoot at the approaching time bombs. Hitting them in a yellow weak area is an instant kill that gives you the most blood.
Yes, blood. In fact, an interesting strategy system for leveling up involves collecting blood from fallen enemies. As you kill enemies, you collect blood which can be used to level up each of your personalities in areas of power, aim control, speed, criticals etc. So, you want to hit the yellow areas for an instant kill and for the most blood.
Basically, that's the gameplay in a nutshell. You move around incredibly linear levels, on a rail, set path and blast any and all enemies you find. Along the way, you'll come across various puzzles that require you to use your brain and sometimes a lot of luck to figure out. Since this is a Capcom game, expect some Resident Evil (the earlier ones, not the new one) type puzzles.
The game can be difficult in places both for your brain and for your trigger finger. There are some enemies, the giant Heaven Smiles for one, who are difficult to kill. Other enemies have to be shot in specific places or its exploding time. Remembering the various enemy types and how to confront them adds an exciting and sometimes difficult strategy to the game. When one of the personalities die, their head is left at the scene. You then have to play as Garcian Smith to collect the head to bring it back to life. This makes the game pretty "easy" in that it's hard to truly have a game over. However, this adds to the backtracking/repetitiveness as you have to watch a cutscene of your character's head, then you're back in Harman's Room, you choose Garcian, run back to the body, another cutscene, then you're back at Harman's room again to choose your personality and then you're free to go play again.
Honestly, though, the gameplay is just there to differentiate this from being a movie. The best part is the incredibly bizarre and truly disturbing story. In a (dis?)Utopian society where the world has reached peace and missles are shot off into the sky at each other in a sort of celebration that missles are no longer shot at each other, a new terrorist organization has taken hold. The Heaven's Smile has members who seem perfectly normal until they explode. Only the group Killer 7 can truly see them for the evil they are and annihilate them.
What is the Killer 7? They are the personalities of a Mr. Harman Smith, a wheelchair bound guy who seems to enjoy rough sex. Each of the 7 personalities have their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities that make them absolutely invaluable to the missions. For instance, Kaede (the sole female) slits her wrists and baths barracades in blood in order to destroy them. Mask De Smith performs wrestling moves on plywood blocking a door. Kevin Smith can become invisible and invincible. Coyote Smith can jump to high areas and open any lock. Did I mention Kaede who slits her wrists?
If the last paragraph didn't clue you in, this is a rated M game. Which means it was created for those over 17. Unlike games like Conker (a game I love by the way) that use their M rating for South Park style humor, Killer 7 has many disturbing moments. Running into talking heads in dryers and other assorted places is just the beginning. As the game progresses, you will see and hear many weird things, from the nurse/sex slave? Samantha and her sexcapades with Harman to a blinded kid to the head that tells of its former, death filled life involving the cutting off of certain body parts to a rainstorm of blood. And then there's the cursing, the countless uses of the F word and various other four letter words. This is not a game for children.
There are some genuine problems with the game, however. Yet again, Nintendo hasn't supported those of us who have High Def, a wide screen or surround sound. The game isn't presented in HD or in Wide Screen format. It isn't even Dobly Pro Logic II like some Nintendo games released. And it shows. If you have a receiver, it will be odd hearing sounds coming out of far spaced left and right speakers. The quality of the sound isn't too great. The voice acting is genuinely good, but sometimes it's set at a tone that is much quieter than the music. Add to the fact that there aren't any subtitle options (except the scene specific ones where the characters speak in semi-gibberish) and you have a problem; especially since it's such a story heavy game. Speaking of dialogue, another sore spot is the fact that some of the characters constantly repeat things. There are three main characters you see in every mission, a red dressed thing (can't remember it's name), Travis and the information seller. Each time you talk to them, they start off with the same dialogue. For instance, the red dressed thing always says "Master. We're in Trouble. Big Trouble." or "Master. We're in a tight spot. A very tight spot. I don't want to say what type of tight spot." Dialogue like that. The first few times, it's okay but when you're done with the 15 hour game you will really wish you could hit A or something to skip through some of the dialogue. As is, you can hit start and skip ALL of the dialogue but since puzzle pieces, story and boss strategies are given, it's not recommended.
There are only 3 options in the Options menu, rumble, invert aiming and stereo/mono (do people even play games in Mono any more??). The problem is, everytime I continue the game, I have to change the invert aiming for some reason. Mighty annoying.
Overall, I'm having a hard time explaining this game. I hope I gave enough to give readers an idea of what to expect if they decide to rent/purchase this unique game. It's hard to qualify it as anything but an artistic expression. One does not play art usually. One views it, tries to gather some meaning from it, and moves on either changed or unchanged. This game is like that. It's very difficult (impossible?) to fully explain in any lucid way what this is. Besides what I've written above, my best recommendation is to play it. You can't get a feeling for it without trying it. This isn't Halo nor Final Fantasy where I can say it's this or it's that. This is something completely and utterly different, comprehensible and yet totally the opposite.
This is a game that will go down as a love it or hate it experiment. If the mainstream video game audience even hear about the game, I will be surprised. The Electronics Boutique I got mine from only ordered two copies, both preordered. And, those who actually do play it will either love it for the chances it takes, or will hate it for having the stiff gameplay. I happen to love it and I can't tell you exactly why. The story is interesting and very post-modern which is partly why I like it. And, for some reason, the gameplay that is so stiff is also an addictive situation. Either way you look at it, though, Kudos to Capcom for taking the chance and creating this dark masterpiece and experiment. In an environment filled with sequels and movie to game licenses, I have to applaud Capcom for releasing such a different, yet enthralling piece of art. Yes, art. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Reason Why Video Games Thrive in the New Milennium. I'm so happy that this game came out... especially for the GBA! Nintendo made a whole lot of people happy by releasing not only the GBA but Mario World! Graphics are faithful to the original, and so is the play. There are several interesting twists to this version: dragon coins exist in castles and fortresses, and Luigi is selectable and he's in his SMB2 form. So Luigi can be a little hard to get used to at first. They've should have brought both Toad and Peach as playable characters like in SMB2. This game is just as fun as it was when it was first released in 1990.
Some things should never be outgrown, even for a man the ripe old age of 24. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pretty good. Wow, this game is hot! I like it a lot. It's preety fun.
And here comes the 'but'...
But... well, some games are ment to be RPG (role player games) and some aren't. The sims shouldn't be an RPG. This is a good game, but I was expecting the sims like the ones on the pc. This is a pretty good game, but I give it 3 stars only because I think it should be more than just a RPG that you can finish in 3 days. The sims are more than that; they never end. (Well, except for the upcoming Sims 2 in which you can die of old age). I would love it if they came out with a sims for GBA like the PC one!
Don't get me wrong, though, this is a great game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The evil returns. THE GOOD:
The graphics, us resident evil veterns will be thirilled to see the mad detail of the monsters and characters. New monsters and areas help explain the resident evil plot. New monsters: Lisa ( a freaky monster thats kind of like nemisis but dosen't fallow you the whole game, Crimson heads (if you don't kill a zombie by burning it or destorying its head it'll be revived and will be strong and fast as a hunter, it will also have claws)Kamikazi zombies (zombies with explosives). New areas: grave yards, lisa's cabbin. Added modes of game play to make it harder : Real survivor mode, Ivisiable enemy mode. You can finaly team up with your partner to take down a boss (based on your actions you may have a little help in takeing down a boss). And lastly rebbeca looks way hotter.
THE BAD:
Not much really bad with the game but the lisa monster looks freaky but a little stupid. Jill dosen't look as hot as she was from the original or resident evil 3 but that shouldn't matter.
SUMMARY:
This is the way a remake should be done which I hope paves a rode to remake more games like the rest of the resident evil series or perhaps the final fantasy series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Absolutely unbelieveable. I wasn't alive when the original Super Mario Bros. came out, but I do faintly remember playing it when I was young, and I faintly remember liking it. When I went to Target to get a game, since Pokemon Pinball wasn't there, I got this game instead. I realized that this game was a better choice than Pokemon Pinball. First off, the graphics are marvelous, and proves that GBC is just as good as the NES, if not better. Another thing good about this game is the new save system(I knew it was new because I had a friend who had the original for the NES). They also installed a new challenge mode which is very tough, but later in the game, there is a new item in the Toy Box that gives hints to where all the Yoshi Eggs are. The Toy Box has options like Fortune telling which can be very amusing(And get you five more lives to start with if you get an Extremely Lucky card) and tons of printouts for the Game Boy Printer. You might also want to have a Link Cable and a friend with this game handy for the Vs. Mode. In this mode, you can race your opponent on the special race courses. You can also play this mode in one-player, with Boo as your opponent. There is also a new Photo Gallery, which takes a picture every time you do something new, like stomp a new enemy, or trade high scores with a friend with the Infared sensor. Yes, I said high scores, another new feature. But this is all aside from the main game. The game isn't really too challenging until the last world, but I noticed that you can jump higher in this game than any other 2D Mario adventure I've played so far. Once you beat the main game, you get the Star levels, which are a little more challenging anyway. And once you get the high score, you can get to the Lost Levels, which are EXTREMELY hard, and the last of them has TWO Bowsers! Definetly a great buy, because of all the time put into a game like this. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best of the 2K series and probably the best NBA game ever. I picked up NBA2k2 bright and early this morning. I've been a satisfied owner of the two previous versions and NBA2K2 builds on Visual Concepts previous successes. Some issues that are addressed in the new version include:
-More realistic scoring (no more 100 point 20 min games)
-You can intercept passes now
-Alley oops are now automatic
-It's actually hard to play the CPU on All-Star mode
-Updated rosters including: Jordan
Overall its the best game ever but there are some things that are lacking:
- No personalized announcing
- Announcers say the same things that they did in 2k1
- In game music is the same
- bugs still exist from previous version including plenty of announcing and in-game stats bugs. A lot of bugs that are so obvious I can't believe they would let them slide. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY READ THIS LETTER BEFORE U BUY. I was the first to buy dreamcast when it came out. I currently own 17 games. I wouldnt recommend buying this product and let me tell u why from my own experinces with it...
1-Very expencive 2-Gameshark is not resposible for any damage done to your dreamcast resulting from the gameshark 3-Gameshark has nothin to do with sega
Reasons may sound stupid, but WAIT TILL GAMESHARK messes up your dreamcast. I had gameshark for one day it worked perfect. The next day i couldn't work without the gameshark having to start with the CD, then from there the dreamcast could not read the games. Well i wrote gameshark a letter and they said it wasn't there problem but what can u do. They only thing i can do is warn people of there CHEAP PRODUCTS......It all depends on u.... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
now that U wasted your money on NBAlive PS2, here ya go. I heard reports that sega is not continuing the Dreamcast after 2001 because of the hype over PS2 and lack of sales because of Sony. To too bad, Sega out done Sony on this one big time. NFL2k1 is better than Madden, NHL2k is even better than Sony's. Now comes b-ball (my sport), Sony should be slapped silly for putting out garbage after all the hype after the game. Dreamcast NBA2k1 has better game play, graphics, and just much more on the fun factor and not to forget the on-line gameplay. This is where you should spend your money. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cool color and the best controller to date. Let me start of by saying that this controller color really isn't spice; its more like pumpkin. It looks great and best of all it fits your hands perfectly.
The control stick is sensitive enough for those ever important moments where you need to tip-toe past the bad guys. The big green button is the "A" button which is your primary firing button for those shooter games like Rogue Leader. The "C" stick or the yellow joystick is used to navigate your Flashlight in Luigi's Mansion, which is really cool. Finally the "R" and "L" buttons are used in games like Wave Race: Blue Storm for Sharp turns, and the harder you press the "R" and "L" button the harder the turn you make. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Trapped by dishonest reviews. Bought this because I want a travel headphone and because of many 5 stars reviews. I can't tell if those reviews are honest reviews, but my honest review for this headphone is 2 stars for the sound quality. Because the Sentey's bass is weak and weaker than the treble, it is not pleased the ears. I had to low the volume down, but then the bass would be weaker. This Sentey Warp sound quality is no way compared to my giant JVC HA-RX700 which sound quality is clear and balanced between bass and treble. Also, my Panasonic HTX7 sounds better than the Sentey. Other than sound quality, the foldable Warp is good for a trip to library with my laptop, and the cups do isolate outside noise in the library. Haven't tried the mic yet. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Golden Sun Review. This game is really cool. It has great grapics, miniquests, and the monsters are really cool. The plot is well developed and the characters are wonderful. The bosses are cool and 3-D(like all the monsters), they are challenging and not too hard. The weapons and defence items have a variety of shapes, colors, and effects that help you throughout the game. The game
is filled with mazes, traps, a good-designed landscape, and and a good chain of events. Some people might say this game is not worth your time, but really, it is a game you would want to keep going on forever. That's how I felt when the ending came up. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I love this game. 10 years ago, when I was working on Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut for the GameCube, I discovered that you could unlock 12 different Game Gear games that were Sonic related. For example: Sonic Chaos, Sonic Drift, Tails' Skypatrol, etc. This was exactly how I discovered -- for the first time -- Sonic The Hedgehog 1.
I had already beaten the Genesis version several times, so it was quite awesome to see how well Sonic had translated to the Game Gear. Mind you, people, the Sega Game Gear actually had COLOR when it was first released (i.e. because the Game Boy was several years behind with that particular feature). Sonic The Hedgehog 1 remains one of my favorite Game Gear installments of all time.
What stands out most about this installment is how well the levels' music and graphics carried over, such as the Green Hill Zone, Labyrinth Zone or Scrap Brain Zone. But this is NOT an exact port of the Genesis version -- there are new kinds of levels to explore, such as the Jungle Zone. If you are familiar with the Sonic franchise, then you KNOW that you are required to collect all of the Chaos Emeralds if you want to watch the best ending to the game.
I truly recommend that all gamers download this title for your Nintendo 3DS posthaste because it is a "must have". And, just like Sonic, you should start getting speedy about it because there's no time to waste! :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pretty decent game, if not great. I had played the first game released under the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, a great side-scrolling fighter game in the early '90s. This game doesn't measure up to those standards, but it's a decent little action game for the Game Boy Advance.
The problems? This game is completely 2-D; your character can't move up or down without jumping a ledge. The auto-dash feature (your character dashes if you hold down left or right) is a primitive platform-game feature that that should've been dog-eared two game generations ago, but here it is -- an intensely annoying control problem that doesn't help the game at all, especially since the double-dash control in this game is very responsive. And the idea of splitting up one long plot into four character-specific subplots is interesting, but even given this, the game is pretty short. If they'd devoted more storage to add more levels rather than those boring dialogue scenes, the game would have been better.
The good points: Despite some of their questionable features, the inclusion of the mini-games nevertheless helps expand the game's horizons. Wish they could have balanced the gameplay on these games better. The characters have a pretty good array of moves for a Game Boy Advance fighting game, and controls are pretty smooth (despite the auto-dash problem). Konami games tend to have a fairly solid quality standard, and this game is no exception.
Not a great game, but certainly an entertaining and playable one. How quickly it wears out its welcome, though, remains to be seen. There just isn't much depth to the gameplay here, and I'm hoping the upcoming release of Double Dragon Advance will not disappoint. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Battle Nexus. This is not a good game. I just thought I would get that out of the way. It's also not a game that's easy to play through. It's difficulty is a result of poor implementation. However, I did have fun playing through it. Although, if I had not used cheat codes for invincibility I wouldn't have played for long before bashing my head into the wall. There are tons of enemies, and most of them can take off quite a lot of health. You have to earn combos and defense by collecting 'crystals' throughout the game. So by the end of the game, once you've finally collected enough crystals, you'll have a decent combo attack and a decent amount of defense to prevent from dying so often. This is really something that should be available from the beginning though. There are some saving graces though. The main reasons that I had fun playing through this game were, number one: the animated cut scenes. There's a pretty good story in there if you like TMNT, and it kept me wanting to know what happens next, even if I didn't particularly want to dredge through another level. Number two: if you play through and collect a certain 'artifact', you unlock the original arcade game. This is pretty cool considering you can actually play with four players if you want to.
Like I said, it's not a good game. It's not the worst game I've ever played though, and I don't regret buying it (for about $10). So if you really like TMNT, you might find enjoyment out of this. I would recommend cheating though, otherwise you're just inflicting pain on yourself. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ups and Downs. I just bought the game and I think it's a good game. HOWEVER, this game has its ups and downs.
The Ups are the graphics are good and you have awesome players like goldberg, lesnar, rock, etc. The "create your superstar" is awesome, you can do a lot with that. And of course, the blood was great. The game is fun in the exhibition mode where you're free to wrestle anything.
However, it also has some downs. I read a lot of people complain about the story mode and the story mode is ok. I wish it was in the ring. It was more of a street fight than wrestling. There is only 5 arenas, where is backlash and unforgiven?? You can't defend titles! The only time you play for titles is the king of the ring and when you challenge for them it's only the WWE and World belts, not intercontinental or hardcore. Another thing, There is no referee mode in this game which I thought was cool. The elimination chamber is not in this one either and I thought that would be awesome.
If they have the things that I wanted like more arenas, defending titles, etc.; this game would be the best! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose, and Team Chaotix's stories. In this game, you get to choose the team you want to play as and see their stories.
In Team Sonic's story: Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, and Knuckles the Echidna get a letter from Dr. Eggman saying that they only have 72 hours until Dr. Eggman unleashes his Metal Sonic doomsday device on the world.
In Team Dark's story, Rouge the Bat is flying around and finds Shadow the Hedgehog (he's back) and Omega the Robot (E-123) capsulized. Omega is furious that Dr. Eggman disposed of him and wants revenge. Shadow is rendered of his memory and wants to go after Dr. Eggman to find out what really happened to himself. Thus, Team Dark is formed.
In Team Rose's story, Amy Rose reads about Sonic going after Dr. Eggman and she is mad because Sonic didn't bring her along. Big the Cat is still looking for his best friend Froggy. Cream the Rabbit and Cheese the Chao are looking for Chocolate. Here comes Team Rose!
In Team Chaotix's story, Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy the Bee form a detective agency and they've been offered a huge amount of money by a mysterious person if they investigate a mysterious case. Vector sees this as a great opportunity to outsmart and get back at Dr. Eggman after what happened in "Knuckles Chaotix." | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun little game but could have really used a save feature. Track & Field is a fun little game for the old Gameboy console. It is pretty hard especially to get on the podium and win the game. With 11 events to choose from the game has a lot of variety and replay value to it. It is definitely an old fashioned button mashing game. Your thumps will get a real workout with this game. The graphics are like Nintendo's World Cup, with big blocky like characters. The archery is probably the easiest event. I found the weight lifting the hardest event and never scored very well in it. Playing with a turbo button would definitely improve the quality of this game and chances of winning the game. Because without one you really have to pace yourself through the events and give your thumps a chance to rest.
The game really needed a battery save feature or password system to save your progress. Lots of times you will post a great score in one event then totally suck at another event costing you any chance of making the podium. These games are fun and have a timeless quality to them you, The best I ever did was 3rd or 2nd on the podium. I would rate the game 3 to 4 stars, if the game had a save feature I would have rated it even higher.
Gameplay: 8/10
Play Control: 7/10
Story: 6/10
Challenge: 10/10
Replay Factor: 7/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Building Money. The Tower for the Gameboy Advance is an economic simulator similar to tycoon type games, where your main goal is to
make a lot of money or reach a certain number of people attending to make it to the next level. You place condos, offices and restaurants, they will be your tenants in the building, they will pay you money for the lease on the floor they take up; this is how you make your money. As the building gets taller and you add more floors ontop of another, it will require more maintenance.
To keep your building running smoothly, you need to place security guards that patrol the building during graveyard hours and janitors that clean restrooms and tenant space during the daytime. You do this by adding janitor rooms, security rooms, medical rooms help reduce stress of occupants, restaurants are also need so that people have a place to eat. The same creators of Simcity created this game which is actaully a port of an old Pc. game called "Sim Tower". You start with enough money to place a couple of rooms and a few floors. You can open menus and get statistical information by pressing the "L" and "R" buttons. The directional controller guides the in-game cursor and the "A" button places items in the game. Once the rooms get rented out, all you do is sit back and watch the money increase automatically. The game basically has a "set it and forget it" concept. The Tower plays itself and requires very little interaction from you after you have set things up. It is this lack of interaction which makes the game boring; because after you've reached your goals and finished building, all you do is watch it.
Pros:
+tycoon type game
+good controls
+good difficulty
+easy to learn
+good menu system
Cons:
-little interaction
-very slow pace
-weak graphics
-no animations
-one dimensional
-no replay value
-set it and forget it | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
nice game. Any disappointment i felt over the GameCube launching without a Mario game was gone after playing Luigi's mansion. It's so different from any other 3D character driven action title i've played in the last five years. Every room is like an easter egg hunt filled with surprises that'll make you tingly all over especially if you're a longtime Nintendo fan. Uncovering little details like discovering things you didn't see before in mirrors, etc. Make you realize how finely crafted this game really is. The controls take about five munutes to get used to they're really intuitive. If you're getting a GameCube, you owe it to yourself to but this. You won't be disappointed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WARNING THIS REVIEW IS VERY TRUE. If you buy a game boy advance at toys r us you get this for free. Well no wonder its free it has a capacity of a dime! You can only fit 1 gbc game and about 3 gba games (not including whats in the gba) All i can fit is 3 GBa games and a gbc game and just barely my wormlight. Meanwhile i have a ton and a half more Accessories to fit in which i cant! The only way you can possibly enjoy this is if your not very serious about it and only have like 2 games and no accesories! DONT BUY THIS IF YOUR AN XTREME GAMER SUCH AS MYSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic's trip to a different system has finally taken place. Have we slipped into a paraell universere or what? It may seem this way when you see Sonic the Hedgehog speeding at the speed of light on the Gamecube. This is may seem like a rehash of the Dreamcast game, Sonic Adventure 2. The "battle" is the strong part of this game because the multiplayer games are fantastic! Go-carts, racing, and Chao Karate?!? This is an A-plus to my standars. But yet, for excellent games, there comes a price. This...horrible, infuriating camera chooses which way to go and you can't fix it!!! I hate that! But, thank God, Sonic Adventure 2 Battle has 12 players that have their own stroyline! That puts the replay value higher. Plus, there is the little extra that seperates the Dreamcast version from the Gamecube version. The Chao Garden which you can transfer your Chaos to your Game Boy Advance from your Gamecube. In conclusion, this game will be the start of so many Sonic Adventure games. Hopefully, in the near future, will be seeing Sonic Adventure 3. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Every series should do this. First off, could you people remember to give the product some stars!?! You're killing its rating by giving it a praising review BUT not giving it any stars! Plus, this is all Capcom's doing, not Nintendo's. When it comes to releasing classics, Nintendo sucks. Just look at the overpriced, one game per cartridge "classic" series for Gameboy Advance. Or the Zelda compilation disc for GameCube that doesn't even have the SuperNES Zelda: A Link To The Past. Plus, you HAD to buy a GameCube to even get it.
As for MegaMan fans, this is a must. These game are better than anything recent from the series. MegaMen 1-6 were on the NES. Megaman 7 was on the SuperNES. MegaMan 8 was on the PlayStation. The other two game are arcade titles. It is worth it just for the 8 original games.
The NES MegaMen will set you back around $10-$20 for each NES cartridge. MegaMan 7 (along with the other SuperNES Megamen X, X2, X3) will set you back anywhere from $20-$100 a piece!!!! This compilation is a godsend form Capcom. Nintendo could learn a few things. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I'd be surprised if there was someone selling one in perfect condition. This is a great throwback to the . My copy had light scratches, but with a game this old, I'd be surprised if there was someone selling one in perfect condition.
This is a great throwback to the time when I had a GameCube, I just recently bought a Wii because I missed the nostalgia and excitement of Super Smash Bros Melee and a few other games I also recently purchased (Star Wars:Rouge Squadron, Jedi Knight:Jedi Outcast 2, etc.) SSBM is from the dawn of perfect video games, where all the content came included in the game, and you had to unlock it through progress, instead of the latest paid DLC trend. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Exceedingly Enjoyable _ Grimly Limited. Nintendo's 1080 is a load of fun packed into one small package. When you consider how limited the game is ultimately, you can't help but feel disappointed after only a few days of game play. Nintendo could have really done something special with this game, and with the amount of time it took for the pioneer of video games (Nintendo) to release it, you'd think there'd be much more.
The graphics of 1080 are superb, and the controls are smooth and fantastic, but the characters and levels/stages seem grimly limited. I loved playing this game. I found myself begging for more. The music element of 1080 was impressive, but that wasn't enough to make up for the lack of greatness it could have been. I'm dumbfounded by Nintendo's lack of effort towards 1080 and the overall product release. If Nintendo was frustrated with the lack of sales this game produced, they should have given this game what it really deserved. It deserved MORE. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Fighting Game for Anyone; Recommend. Summary:
Soul Calibur II is the epitome of fighting games and will keep you occupied for hours and hours on end. The Weapons Master mode (story) is really engaging and the drive to acquire all the weapons and costumes (and characters) is quite motivating and never really dies (until you acquire them all). Trying to learn everyone's moves, especailly the cool ones, is challenging and takes lots of time (which is a good thing).
However, Soul Calibur II really shines in the multi-player department (2-player) with the ability to use acquired weapons/costumes, go character vs. character, or team (collection of characters) vs. team. The life-span of this game never dies with multi-player.
The only possible critique is that this won't appeal to those who don't enjoy fighting games (obviously). Even so, this game is definitely worth the $20 retail for any gamer or person.
Recommend. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wrestlemania XIX total utter GARBAGE. This game is in a single word... well I can't say what that word is here. So we'll leave it at REALLY bad, nausiatingly bad, horrible, nasty, worst ame ever. Not even worth 1 star. This game is SO bad I am trading it on on anything, I don't care how bad the game was, it cant POSSIBLY compare to this. I am half tempted to put the disk in the microwave.
For starters... the story mode. One part you are in the parking garage performing tasks and puzzles. It tells you "Get the breifcase" but it doesn't really show you where it is, it doesn't show on the map in the corner, and the instructions before the mission don't really tell you how to get to it when you find it. When you go down the steps you are playing frogger with cars, you think it's safe to walk outside the line? Oh HELL no. They are driving on the sidewalks! You get hit, mission over. Total time, thirty seconds.
Second part of this mission, you have to go to the other side again where you started. Sure is a lot of traffic for a PARKING GARAGE! So then, you FINALLY after thirty tries get there. You have to fight four on one. The indicators that tell who you are focusing on is hidden under the feet of all four so you're not sure who you're fighting. If someone is laying on the ground at your feet and you have four others to fight, you can't tell which one you are FIGHTING?? And the opponents stamina is endless. Four people beating on you, you can't run, there's no where TO run. So they beat on you, and slam you through the truck. (Mission, you slam four opponents through a truck to win)
Sorry, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! I URGE you, if you want a wrestling game, buy one of the older games for PS2 or even X Box. This game is THE worst I have EVER played in my life. I think it is the worst game in the history of games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best gameboy game I've ever played. I can't believe I'm having so much fun with a Gameboy Game! Usually I buy adventure games for my PC, but this just about takes the cake for all games in the adventure genre! WL3 has the format of an adventure game, and has some challenging puzzles, and some not so hard(the perfect combonation, wouldn't you say?). Wario can become invisable, he can become flattened, and he can become a snowball-just to name a few of his new selves! The worlds themselves were quite enjoyable, very well-thought-out and imaginative. For people who enjoy adventure games, then I believe this will be a great investment for you! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A nifty collection of classics for GBA. I'm a 33 year-old arcade fanatic and happily recall my days in the arcades, even if I didn't play for long or play all the games. The classics never go out of style (hence the term "Classics") and Namco Museum is no exception. Sound is crisp and clear, with near authentic sound effects and gameplay just like the arcade versions. I'm a nitpicker though, so here are (just a few) gripes: In Pole Position, the "qualify" voice message is different and a few of the signs are not the same as the original. Galaxian and Galaga are finally together; I finally get to see the difference between the two! The only gripe with this is you need to play in sunlight or a light adapter, or you can't tell the diff between passing stars and a missile. These are just minor gripes and I'm sure Pole Position's changes are just customized alterations to get used to. So, whether you're home or on the go, play GBA Namco Museum, housing nicely restored classics on that surprisingly small cartridge! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good underated system that is getting better. Well some people (fanboys if you know what it means) hate the gamecube, I think it is a good system. The detail of the games are better than PS2, and a little under the xbox (witch i like to call a portable PC rather than a gaming system). I know the selection of games is limited for the cube, but it is getting alot better from what was shown at this years E3. But out of the selection most of the games are top notch, making quality over quanity of games rather than the PS2 witch has thousands of games with only 20-30 percent actually being good games. And lets talk about the graphics between the PS2 and the cube.
1: if you read the system specs and actually compare the systems the cube has better graphical capability than the PS2.
2: the speed of the loading time is faster than the PS2@200 somtin mhz (due to a faster processor in the cube400 somtin mhz with a ppc inside witch the speed is actually 1000mhz) And the Cube has more system ram with a ATI graphics chip And if any of you like the radeon 9800 you know what an ATI graphics chip can do
3: The PS2 is working with outdated Hardware only better than the dreamcast witch wasn't really a bad system
And although this system is not online, a third party company called [...] has started their own server to play some of the broadband capable games online for free!!!! (games like 1080, mario kart, kurby air ride, etc etc...) Even though you cant play dvd's or music on it, They made this system for one thing "GAMING*. If you want a dvd palyer you can buy on for 30 bucks now at wallmart. If you want a cd player go buy one for 20 bucks. so overall i give this system a 5 out of 5 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best games I've ever played. Obviously, Pokmon still has a large fan base, seeing as how this is currently the second most pre-ordered game, LeafGreen is the fourth, and Colosseum was the first back when it was released.
I have played the Japanese version of FireRed, and it is amazing. The graphics look beautiful, the sound is wonderfully redone, and the wireless adapter is one of the most brilliant GBA accessories I've seen. Tons of improvements over the Red and Blue versions.
Also, it will be fully compatible with all the existing third-generation Pokmon games (Ruby, Sapphire, Box, and Colosseum). I am looking forward to it's release in the US, and I strongly encourage everyone to take a look at this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An okay game. I was always a huge fan of the Sonic games growing up, and when I got a second hand Gamecube I decided to get some Sonic games.
I was kind of disappointed with this game. There were some levels that where rather pointless and long, and some things that just kind of dragged along. And the camera messes up sometimes.
I wouldn't recommend this game to any old time Sonic fans because I feel you would be disappointed with it. After playing it for a little I went out and bought the old version games that were made for the newer systems and must say that I enjoy those much more. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I love this game. I love this game. Just like all the other wario games you have to find treasure chests. There is 4 chests per level that you have to find. Some of them are very easy to locate tho. 4 levels per 4 worlds. There's also a normal, hard, and very hard mode in this game. Very Hard mode has to be unlocked tho by completing hard mode which took forever for me sheesh! But anyways if you feel like you got the heart of exploration and treasure hunting this is for you. I recommend it!
Ps. The world themes in this game are: Nature, Toy box (I hated that world but I liked the others), Factory, and a Spooky theme. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Glitchy, ugly on GCN. Bounty Hunter is a mediocre, glitchy shoot-em-up with one of the worst set of controls I've ever encountered on the GCN. I rented it for a weekend, and all I can say is that I'm glad I didn't waste my money.
Word of warning to GCN owners: there is a cinematics glitch in this game. Three times I played through to the end of the second level, and two of those three times it froze up during the end-of-level cinematic. A friend also experienced this! Yet another reason why ports are a waste of money.
The graphics are about what I'd expect from a multi-platform port, i.e. nothing special. Once I've played games like Resident Evil and Pikmin, I have to judge every GCN game to their standard of graphics, and BOUNTY HUNTER doesn't match; it looks like a very pretty PS2 game, at best, and the greatest thing that can be said is that it keeps the flavor of the STAR WARS universe well. The story is generic, though apparently at higher levels it ties into ATTACK OF THE CLONES. The levels weren't well designed. And character control is obnoxious--in order to complete all the tasks on a level, you must scan the bad guys for bounties, but getting your scanner on and working takes several seconds (it isn't a one-button task), and getting your guns back out takes several more, and by that time you're dead! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
if you have a ps2 do NOT buy this, gamecube owners go ahead. I am a huge fan of the harvest moon series (HM 64!!!) and was very excited to play this, so was my friend. We were so excited in fact that we both went out and got copies, he got one for his gamecube and I got mine for the ps2. We set up tvs next to eachother (haha) and began playing. Unfortunately when Natsume ported this game from the gamecube to the ps2 they did so very lazily, and the ps2 game lags unbearably so. Leaving your house to go outside, or vice verca (or any building for that matter, or going between screens) takes anywhere from 7-10+ seconds of black screen. If this doesn't sound terrible to you right now, do yourself a favor, count outloud right now using "one mississippi...two mississippi..."etc, until you get to 10, or atleast 7, and see how much fun that sounds like to be constantly doing while you are trying to play.
some people argue that since its a harvest moon game you shouldn't mind the lag (oh and by the way not only is there lag between screens, but the game itself just runs more slowly) as its a farming game and not a fps or something. that is a ridiculous argument. you bought the game to play it, not sit there and look at a black screen. Why buy this when there are other harvest moon games out there with no such lag. save yourself the dissapointment, get a different harvest moon game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Simply the best Wireless controller. Any problem that people have mentioned is far less a problem then all other wireless controllers. I have had a wavebird for well over a year now, and it works flawlessly. I haven't had one problem. Yes, some may have small issues, but that is what comes along with wireless. These SMALL problems do not hinder your game playing experience at all. (ex. Batteries need to be replaced. Anything that uses a battery will eventually need to have it replaced. So complaining about the battery says nothing about the controller.) Yes it is heavier that a corded controller. But that's not too big a deal. It's a great controller. Not perfect, but the best that's out there. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good to see it resurrected. The Wing Commander series is one of the most innovative games in the history of gaming. The original WC was the first 3d space shooter. WC2 was one of the first games to include voice acting. WC3 and 4 had some of the first live action video in between missions, and are still seen as some of the best flight sims ever. Wing Commander Prophecy was originally released in 1997, where it maintained this popularity, but with a new foe and better graphics to it. In 1998, Electronic Arts set another first with WC: Secert Ops, the first game to be released episodically over the web.
Sadly, even after all of these triumphs, the Wing Commander franchise fell by the wayside, except for the movie. This is a port of WCP for the GBA, and all of us WC fans are truly ecstatic. The storyline is epic, the combat is intense, and the multiplayer feature will add a staggering level of replayability.
After all, 15+ million worldwide hardcore Wing Commander fans can't be wrong. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Buy. The controller I ordered for my boyfriend was great. This would be a great gift for anyone who loves gamecube games like super smash bros and play competitively. But you really have to make sure you order a new controller that is fulfilled by Amazon. Otherwise, you risk receiving a horribly used and defective controller. Since these are no longer being produced in the US, you should really shell out the fifty dollars to have a good controller from Japan. The only complaint I have is that the L and R buttons probably have a really cheap spring inside because you can feel the spring vibrate as you release. Since this was made in Japan, I'm not too surprised. We plan to simply take it apart and replace the springs with springs from another controller that doesn't have this problem. The process is fairly simple with the right size screwdriver.
Overall, I highly recommend this product when bought from Amazon. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best games this generation. You're probably looking at the tagline for this review and thinking I'm crazy. I don't blame you, but Super Smash Brothers Melee is probably the best party game on Earth along with Halo. Nothing beats getting together with 3 of your friends and kicking the snot out of each other. (non-violently, of course) I'm sure you know the cast of characters and the stages in SSMB by now. With the exception of the Ice Climbers (i hate those guys), it's flawless. The items are hilarious and effective as well. The single player is great too. From unlocking characters to playing against pretty smart AI in melee mode, it's all a good time. The graphics are quite pleasing to the eye, just pause and zoom in to see for yourself. I best stop gushing now, I guess I have nothing but praise for this four year old gem. See you online in Super Smash Brothers Revolution! Cheers. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Addictive and frenzied frag fest. Simply put, Unreal Tournament is one of the few reasons I still play my Dreamcast. As a single player game the only purpose it serves is to prepare you for the online mode, which will steal countless hours of your time away as you sit with your eyes glued to the television loving every mind blowing (yes, decapitated heads bounce across the screen) moment of play. Unreal Tournament marks the peek of the Dreamcast's wonderful life. This game is non-stop action with tons of levels and modes, which I could never get tired of. And what's better is this online play is totally free! As I write this review, the Dremcast has long been considered dead, but there is still plenty of competition on the servers! Buy this one now, it's a truly addictive classic with quality gameplay that will never grow old! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fast pased fun - hard to put down. WarioWare is sort of a hard game to explain. The main game presents the player with 10-25 short challenge games followed by a "boss game" which lasts a little longer. The short games are shown to the player with no explaination given and you get 3 to 5 seconds to complete them. Some of them are self-explainatory (one is Donkey Kong and you have to jump the rolling barrel) while some are incomprehensible at first. You have to play them several times to figure out what the objective is and how to accomplish it. There are so many different games presented in random order that it never seems to get old.
The games are grouped into several categories. Sports, IQ games, Nintendo (a collection of minigames modelled after classic games), Scifi, Wacky, Food, and others. Many of the games are laugh out loud funny, and some are juvenile but made me laugh any way. I'll describe some of them briefly - remember you only have 3-5 seconds to do this. 1) Eat a banana 2) escape getting stomped by a foot 3) help the aliens escape getting caught in a glass 4) Cut through a piece of meat for dinner 5) Brush someone's teeth 6) stick a finger in a nose 7) put eyedrops in an eye 8) Karate chop through wood 9) block a soccer ball from a goal 10) Hit baseballs coming at you.
Hopefully those descriptions give you some idea of the flavor - there are over 200 to do. As you go through the game and beat the levels, you unlock other games. After you have beaten a level you can go back and play the games you beat for practice. Some of them are 2 player mini games that are played at the same time with two people on one GameBoy. Still more gameplay is squeezed out by going back and trying to get the high score on an individual level or a group of levels. You go back and play them over and over for score until you lose.
Some of the games require reading so young children may need a little help with them. Otherwise this is a game that all ages (both boys & girls) will enjoy. Wario Ware gets 5/5 - highly recommended. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Surprisingly good. I am an FPS fan and enjoyed some of the earlier Turok titles, so I was initially excited about Turok Evolution when magazines began to preview the game. But when it was released, the reviewers were brutal and gave the game rather poor marks. So I ignored it - until one day I found it on the bargain rack, and decided to give it a whirl. What a game! The variety of weapons available to the player, and the intelligent AI, made for a great experience. It may not be the best of the FPS titles out there, but it is definitely WELL WORTH the discounted price it now sells for.
Now, in all fairness, here are the things that buyers should know about in advance:
- very high gore factor
- incredibly LONG load times
- very challenging levels, often very frustrating
I can see how these last two issues frustrated reviewers into giving the game poor marks. But once you can look past these issues, you will find a very fun game at a pleasantly affordable price. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Very good game. This game was great,the veritech fighters were awesome and the sound and graphics were very good. You get to start out with your favorite characters and upgrade their abilities. You get 6 secret chracters and he gameplay is challenging and not impossible it takes a while to beat. The levels are fun and action packed and the colors of the game are very good. You can go head to head with your friends and fight eachother. Each pilot has his own weaknesses and strong points and you make them better as you beat each level and get to upgrade your veritech fighter. You also get different kinds of vehicles on different levels you get to protect the macross city and stop the Zentraedi form invading earth. The game box also includes a figure. This game is great and fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
mgs for gc. I was quite suprised at first to see hideo kojima and the boys try and make it happen on another system. I don't doubt their abilities for a second, but I thought they were keeping it a strictly sony project throughout the whole series, but being that we have a gamecube laying around and I had caught wind of this little side project, I had to give it a try.
I am a MGS fanatic of sorts, played them all through and through, but there was always that question in the back of my mind....if they were to do one of them over, this would be it because the gameplay is obviously not quite up to par with 2, 3, or 4. Being that they carried over the controls and everything from SOL, I got used to this game within minutes, and all the memories of going through the shadow moses incident started to come back.
The voiceovers are on par for the most part, but honestly I think they did a better job in the ps version, otherwise the rest of it received a well needed update. Cutscenes are longer, faces are now recogizable, visuals blend well, quite impressive for the gamecube really. All in all a very impressive remake. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A cute,little RPG. This game begins where Evolution 1 left off. A funny train scene begins and you're off into the world of Mag Launcher.
The main strength of this game is the characters. All of them are loveable. It's very easy to feel like you're right there with them. They all express emotions very well. Never did they feel like tools to get to the end of the game.
The story is a very simple bad guy vs good guy one. Comments such as "This is no Final Fantasy" are not a very accurate way of decribing this game. Of course this is no FF.What do you expect?Anyways,the story does not go overboard with dark pasts. It's very suitable for children. And While the story itself is somewhat lackluster,the adoreable characters work to keep it from getting too dull.
The gameplay revolves around going into various dungeons, fighting monsters,asending to higher levels,learning new attacks,while progressing through the game.
The dungeons themselves are sometimes quite long. Make sure you have a few hours of time before entering a new one. The good news is there are no random battles. Enemies are clearly visible and you may try and run away from them if you wish. I wish the developers put a little more effort into the scenery(Or lack there of).There is really nothing more to look at than the same ol walls.
The battles are kinda fun for it just being a simple turn based system. There are a lot more skills,magic,techniques,ect to learn than in games such as Grandia 2 or Skies of Arcadia. It makes you want to level up to learn them all.
The only real complaint I have is that this game is far too simple. It could've been a huge sleeper hit if these characters weren't trapped in such a simple world. Everything,but the character designs are simplistic.
I would say that this game is good for anyone who wants an RPG just to fight monsters,learn cool attacks,level up and save the world. If you're looking for a deep storyline and a more complex battle system,go buy Skies of Arcadia or Grandia 2. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Raining blood. This is a great game! You run around with this huge sword chopping monsters in half in hope of saving your girl and trying to something so this guy can find a cure for the parasites in the people that make them monsters. You can hear the bone crushing sound as the sword slices thru the crazed monsters. If you get hit allot or hit people allot, a red meter goes up, once it is full, you are GODLIKE, you swing twice as fast and hit twice as hard, and almost always chop whatever creature you are hitting in half. In a very short time, the meter will go down, and you will be your old self again. In the time that your meter is red when you chop at the enemies they explode in half, Raining Blood!!! This sword is almost longer than he is, and Guts' is a tall guy. Now if you don't like gore than this is not the game for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Wonderful, Engaging Improvement over the Original Prime. So many of the reviews of this game focus on the fact that this is essentially another round of what the original Metroid Prime had to offer, but this is misleading. Metroid Prime was a beautiful recreation of the previous Metroid world in a 3D, first-person perspective world - it was more or less Super Metroid in a new format. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, on the other hand, is everything Retro Studios really wanted to offer - the game that can exist now that the original Prime has served as a bridge between the old Metroid world and the new. This is not to say the game strays from the Metroid style; it simply moves the Metroid world forward, something which hasn't happened to this series in all too long.
The enemies, powerups, locations, and gameplay are more interesting. The graphics are richer and more vibrant. The plot is deeper and more significant. The final product is more compelling. Basically everything has been improved in at least some small, subtle way.
You'll see how much more flushed out the game is the first time you reach the all-morphball-combat boss fight. This is just one example of the intelligent, challenging variety offered by Prime 2: echoes. This intelligence in game design is shown again the way each area becomes so much easier to traverse as you gain powerups. This was executed with much more skill than in the original, making backtracking less of a hassle. The scanning system has also been improved significantly with a more graphically pleasing and less cumbersome color coded system. Overall all of the more tiresome elements of the original prime have been mitigated if not completely corrected.
Add to all of this the inclusion of the Screw Attack (wonderfully executed, though later perfected in Prime 3: Corruption) which was absent from the original Prime. Tapping the B button that third time and watching Samus slip out into third person is a true pleasure - and there is a creative, new underwater twin to this ability too which you will find earlier in the game.
A multiplayer option is also present, but should be treated as a fun, unimportant extra - it isn't groundbreaking but sure doesn't hurt the game either, and hey, we were all wondering where it was in Prime 1 anyway, so stop complaining.
All told I love where the developers went with this game. I've never written an Amazon review before but felt this game deserved a clear statement of its superiority to the original Metroid Prime. Highly recommended. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Finally! Fight the Huns again. I played this game on the Amiga when it first came out and loved it. The gameplay is story based and simple enough for anyone to manage. Even an absolute novice will still get many levels into the game but only the masters need apply to the deeper levels of the game...Mixing 1st person cockpit and 3rd person bombing runs, you fight your way through WW1 in a bi-plane. That darn GBA screen is the only drawback to this release. Hopefully, the screens will be bright enough to avoid the squint. If you like flight or want an action/adventure to keep you busy than get this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Super Mario Suuunshine. The game is very fun, and it follows the basic idea of Super Mario 64, but 5 times better. You go around and have to uh... solve a predicament by using the FLUDD device, (can you _guess_ the purpose?) while soaking, spitting at, and squashing enemies (and sometimes friends (oops! lol)) You have to do a lot of coordinating in the game, but once you get the controls down, the game is really fast. But... if you collect all the sprites, then that takes a looooooo(hundreds of o's)ng time, if you get my drift. It can sometimes get frustrating, but you have infinite lives (with continues, of course ;) The camera is excellent, once you start to use it (took me a while). Tah-tah, that's all folks! Sorry about all the parenthesis (oops, here's another set!) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Michael Jackson and little kids, REALLY. I am not a huge Michael Jackson fan, but when I found this game I knew it would be insane, (since everything that revolves around M.J. usually is). In Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, you must guide M.J. through bars, garages, cemeteries, and etc. to save little children. Didn't see that one comming, did ya? To kill your enemies you can kick them, drain half your energy and throw your hat, or drain all your energy and dance them to death! When you dance your enemies to death, everyone in the screen stops, and starts dancing. At the end of the dance number, everyone falls to their death. Personally, I think this video game should have been use as evidence against M.J. This is a HILARIOUS video game; a must have. You will enjoy this game if you are a M.J. fan, or if you just collect sega games. Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is one to two players, and is fairly easy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Can't wait to play the whole game. Just as cute as the last game, and also funny! Unlike the last game, they added humor to this game in the form of two new companions for Olimar: his boss and coworker in training :) It makes the game much cornier compared to the first, which has a special place in my heart for its component of seriousness in the isolation and time limit factors. But certainly I am so glad to finally be enjoying the second game, with two new unique pikmin and some unique humor, as I get to problem solve once more, which is what makes the pikmin games so very special. Definitely worth getting if you loved the first game! Then maybe I can finally try playing the third! :D Yay! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Great Game (If You Can Get One That Isn't a Counterfeit. Pokemon Leaf Green and its counterpart, Fire Red, are both excellent remakes of the original Pokemon games (released in the U.S. as Pokemon Red and Blue, but in Japan as Red, Green, and Blue). However, as with every GBA-era Pokemon game, there were SEVERAL counterfeit cartridges made that have been circulated into the Amazon Marketplace.
If your game's label is not reflective (meaning it doesn't have a metallic sheen to it), you have a counterfeit product that will not work and may not function properly. There are several other ways to identify products, and I highly suggest that, should you purchase one of the GBA-era (Generation III) Pokemon games, you check to make sure the product is authentic. If it is not, you can very easily use Amazon's Customer Service department to get your money back for a counterfeit product. Most sellers are, however, unaware that what they're marketing is not a genuine product, so it is up to the buyer to be vigilant. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Totally Satisfied. The seller kept me informed of my order and its status (very assuring and refreshing). I received the game in a very timely manner. It was in its original packaging containing the instructions manual as promised. I had to wait to provide my review until now because it was a birthday gift for late March. I wanted to see if the content was as intact and well preserved as the appearance. My son, the 10 year old birthday boy, has been able to open all the songs he has tried for so far, and he only has one more song left to access. He is one happy camper! We've had tons of fun dancing with Mario and Luigi. I am completely satisfied with this purchase, and I give this seller the most stars possible. Thank you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the Most Fun and Challenging Gameboy Games You Can Find. Since the original NES classic, the Contra franchise has produced many high-quality action shooters characterized by smooth controls, quick action, and a high level of challenge. Contra The Alien Wars was a title originally released on SNES back in its heyday. Konami decided to reissue the game on the Gameboy Advance with great results.
The action playing on the gameboy advance is as fluid as ever. The controls are easy to master as you blast your way through the levels. The first level isn't too hard, but the game cranks up the difficulty real quick. For those who don't know, your character in Contra dies in one hit, die three times you lose one of your three continues. There are two difficulty settings: Normal and Novice, but the only difference is that you get more lives on the lower setting. Some parts are crazy hard, but for the most part it is easy to memorize the patterns of gameplay after a few times playing through. In the end, I consider the intense challenge to be more of a positive than a negative.
The level design of this game is absolutely stunning for the GBA. There is always something interesting going on in the background, and the game always has a new setting ready to throw you for a loop every once in a while. For example one level you're fighting on a train, moving between the inside and outside as you fight off baddies in every direction. It's very exciting and I never get tired of playing it through!
In terms of gameplay, Contra has always kept it simple, and thats one of the reasons I like the franchise so much. What more do you need in a video game besides a muscled up action hero and a new host of evil villains to destroy. Much of this game you'll be fighting boss battles. There may be up to 4 per level! The boss fights are awesomely fun though. The most incredible boss fight in terms of fun factor and visuals would have to be the level 3 boss you see on the cover of the game. He is probably the coolest looking boss I've ever fought, and he's fun to take down as well!
If you're looking for a fast-paced action game that will provide a healthy challenge and keep you constantly interested, then I highly recommend picking up this game. It is a great addition to any gamers collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hurts, doesn't it. As other reviewers have mentioned, playing Killer 7 isn't really like playing your average video game. There are puzzles to solve, but they're spelled out for you. There are areas to explore, but you can only move on a set path. There's a storyline to follow, but you might turn blue before you figure out what it all means. There are seven characters, but actually eight, though most of the time you only play as six. If it weren't for the game's first-person shooter mechanics (which again defy the norm by giving you unlimited ammo), you'd be hard-pressed to call this a video game at all.
Killer 7 is an experience. Sometimes bizzare, other times violent, always a tad frustrating. The distinct blend of cel-shaded graphics and anime-styled cutscenes is consistently impressive. Strong voice-acting gives life to all sorts of memorable characters, and the enemies come in all shapes, sizes, and colours. The controls, if very simplified, respond well and work to the game's advantage. Ever get tired of checking every door in an area to find the one that actually leads somewhere? Killer 7 only leads you to the areas you need to visit. Combine this with your character's fixed running speed, and Killer 7 controls your pace. You can't finish this title any faster than it allows you to. It's a fully controlled experience.
Where Killer 7 will likely frustrate many gamers is not the simplified controls; if you're old enough to play this title, you've probably played older games like Myst on which Killer 7 draws influence. It's the constant enemy respawning that bogs things down, because they come back after you leave a room. Most have to be killed over and over again as they're directly in your path. Should you die, the process of recovering your character's head is slow and tedious. And eventually the constant character switching, to solve puzzles and kill specific enemies, grows old.
Despite these gameplay flaws Killer 7 still manages to suck you into its world. It's a completely fresh experience that's never really been attempted before. There's a lot of profanity, violence and sexual elements going on here, but they serve the experience instead of pandering to the masses. This isn't a game little kids buy to show off to their friends, and even most of the target demographic will probably feel confused. But please give Killer 7 a shot, it's one of the strongest Gamecube/PS2 titles ever created. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Experience true definition with the Sega dreamcast VGA box. Many years ago, when I first purchase my Sega Dremacast console, I was amazed at the graphics it produced. Most of the games that i purchased were fighting games. These fighting games were rendered in 3D. At that time I was confused when I would read on the back of the cover "VGA box compatable". I could not comprehend what that meant. During that time the digital age was growing, and their wasn't too many people at that time that really cared about resolution. Information about progressive scan, and high definition terminology was rare. And when you had a chance to read about progressive scan and high definition, it was brief information. I was curious to find out what VGA stood for, and it surprise me that VGA stood for video graphics aray or video graphics adapter. I learn that computers use VGA to produce the video graphics onto the computer screen.
Unlike composite and S-video, VGA perfomrs differentatly. Colors are produce in what is called RGB (red,green,blue) and the vertical and horizontal lines or synctronize in progressive scanning. When I learn that Dreamcast can be played with that kind of quality on computer monitor, I imediatatly went searching for a VGA box. When I purchase the VGA box back in the year 2001, I seen a complete contrast between compostie and S-video interlace scanning, vs VGA progressive scanning. I seen colors and detail that was imposible to see on a regular TV at that time. Most of the 3D games that I played came to life (soul caliber, dead or alive 2, sonic, etc), and most of my freinds and relatives were in disbelief.
Unforntunatly, my VGA box did not last long, and Dreamcast was begining to fade out. Playstation and the newly X-box was emerging. Ten years later, I went to Amazon and purcahse the Sega Dremacast VGA box, and I was able to re-live those moments again. This particaular VGA box model is pretty good, at first when I purchase this model, something was wrong with the color sync. The green and the red colors were not producing corectly. I had a chance to have another one shipped, and it worked perfectly.
If you are new to the Sega Dreamcast VGA box and you love to see games in good resolution, I highly reconmend you purchase this. ypu will not be disapointed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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