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Biohazard Code Veronica Complete Editions (Japan) is the best game of all biohazard. Biohazard Code Veronica Complete Editions (Japan)
is the best game of all biohazard. It consists of 2 CD, it is a guide there and even 300 Dream Points that you can redeem online at the Sega Dreamcast Point Bank. The game is ungeschitten it has a very exciting story so that you do not know what next pasiert 3 levels of difficulty to good music and a great graphics the game infomiert you if cd one is finished, the controller is a little difficult but with time has this been going there infinite ammo in very light and infinite storage possibilities. The game is a must for every fan because it has the orginal voices
the delivery was very good and the game was very well packed and after fully draggable thanks a tracking number it was undamaged, it was brand new and was very cheap. CDs have no damage. everything was the way the seller said it I did, the game can only recommend | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
SNK pleases its fans once again with Last Blade 2 . I wasn't necessarily a fan of SNK's fighting games. I was not used to their lack of fluidity in their gameplay (Fatal Fury 2 for example). In the late '90s, SNK had progressed in their fighting games like the King of Fighters series, the Samurai Showdown series, and the new Fatal Fury series. Now SNK has brought in four of their 2D fighters to the Dreamcast to probably, boost their popularity to a new level. Now that the Dreamcast is about to die, SNK decides to shut down as well (but not because of the DC). Now they released two of their last SNK fighters. Last Blade 2 and Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves (A.K.A Garou: Mark of the Wolves). Now let me explain this game. The Last Blade 2 for Dreamcast is a very impressive fighter with tons of surprises. The graphics are a bit, blah ! The textures of the characters may look a bit dated (just imagine playing a 2D fighter with 16-bit characters and enviroments), but the backgrounds look pretty impressive. The super moves to each character looks cool. And, for the first time, when you are about to arrive to your next battle, you get an animated introduction to the stage you're about to arrive on (Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves has the same feature...only they do mostly just character introductions), but it looks kinda dumb. It's a very cool element to the animation, but just not as good as the ones in Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves. The gameplay is downright solid and perfectly balanced. People would say that this game feels dated, but to me, this is SNK fighting at its best. The controls feel like you're playing Samurai Showdown all over again. And that's a good thing, considering that Samurai Showdown was one of my favorite SNK games. Audio-wise, the music is totally whacked out with tracks resembling SNES and Genesis music. This is perhaps the most embarassing feature in the game. SNK had great music in their fighters, but this...is just horrible. Sometimes SNK doesn't know how to live in today's generation, and I said sometimes. But on the plus side on the audio, the voice acting is superb. These fighters act like they're in a Japanese drama movie or something. The game features, let's just say, they have a lot. Various game modes, unlockable endings, and anything you can possibly ask for in a perfectly good fighting game. Unfortunately, Last Blade 2 didn't turn me into an SNK nut. It was the Fatal Fury series and Samurai Showdown series that turned me into a fan. Especially, Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves, the latest Fatal Fury installment. Anyway, if you're a totally nuts about SNK, there's no reason why you should leave Last Blade 2 behind. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Prepare to be Schooled. Unlike previous Yu-Gi-Oh games, this one is more than just duels. It also is about schools! You've got the normal battling to earn points to build decks. But, you also have monthly exam days that consist of written exams (10 multiple choice questions out of a large number of possible questions) about the cards themselves, a timed duel where you have to win with the cards in the setup in a set amount of time, and then a practical exam using a deck and having to perform the specified actions for the exam (play traps, play spells, do fusions, do rituals, do direct damage, etc.). This game requires a lot of knowledge of the card game over all.
The rating drops from 4 to 3 stars for me because it is a pain to complete the packs. Also, if you fail your exams, you go back down to the loser dorms and have to work your way back up again.
A good game though. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My body is ready. This is the best and only controller you should use. Nobody beats the quality and precision of an official Nintendo Gamecube controller. Other competitors and knockoffs pale in comparison. After having knockoffs fail on me multiple times, I decided it was time to bite the bullet and get one of these guys. Boy did it make a world of a difference.
The buttons are perfect, and the analog sticks are smooth. It felt balanced in the hand and the cord is very long. It feels exactly like the original GC controller. So far it's held up to multi-shines, short-hops, wavedashes, moon walking, and anything else you can throw at it. I was fortunate enough to get one that needed no breaking in out of the box. It was just perfect.
The professionals use this controller for a reason. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This may be the best game out there. Sonic Adventure 2 is absolutely GREAT! It's full of action and fun. You get to play as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles for the Hero version of the story. OR, you can play as Dr. Eggman (still Robotnik to me), Shadow, or Rouge the bat for the Dark version of the story. It's absolutely wonderful! Not to mention that the loveable adorable sweet little chao are back! They are cuter than ever and have more options than in Sonic Adventure! There is also two player versus mode in Sonic Adventure 2. This is the greatest game. You thought Sonic Adventure was good? This one will blow you away. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Tough But Challenging. I rate this game vary highly and do belive it harder to beat then most other games. Thirty chalanging levels and at the end of each level their is a vary chalanging bouse witch you must face and beat. In order to make it more chalanging for every bouse there is another section level that you must beat him at. It has taken me quite a long time for me to compleate thirty two persent. And look at me Im In my teens. Well to not give any secrets away I probebly shouldn't say any more exept for about the three D levels Witch consised of crash in a ball. In conclution this game is a vary high graphic chalanging game. Good Luck! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun? Why soitanly. It's great to be able to play this game again! This was an awesome, innovative game when it first appeared on the Amiga computer. It may not be as difficult as many of today's games, but it is still a lot of fun -- a silly kind of fun that isn't currently found on other games for the GBA. Hey, it's the Stooges -- they're not challenging... they're silly, goofy and entertaining! Where else can you throw pies, slap, pull hair, get squirted by oysters, see a safe break open on Curly's head, and control Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine and Dr. Howard? ...and all for a good cause -- to save an orphanage! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The reviewer before me is not telling the facts. I would just like to set the record straight. The reviewer before me plagued this game with uninspiried comments that completely contradict what he said. He reccomended grand theft auto.
Let me break it down for you.
Shooting is NOT boring. You upgrade your guns, you get 2, you can use different combinations(like a shotgun and a rifle at the same time or an uzi and a pistol). You can precision aim and take out guys in one shot or neutralize them. GTA involves holding r2 and hitting O every time.
Fighting involves tons of different combos. THere are plenty of grapples and special moves that make it fun. On the plus side you can knock your enemies into tons of things making the areas more interactive. GTA involves you hitting O over and over.
Driving is fun. You can shoot out tires and slow down time(you can also slow down shooting on foot) but the best thing is that the area is huge with no loading times once your out there. The driving lets you do tons of things and upgrade your driving to give you new abilities. GTA involves holding X. O, and both games have radios. This game lets you turn off music you don't want to listen to.
I could go for hours about this game. Seeing reviews like the one before this infuriate me. I can't stand it when people don't even play a game and want to review it. This game has hours of fun. 3 hours? If you play through the campaign without doing anything. I've cruised around solving crimes and upgrading my weapons for a few weeks. Talk about replay value...
I do hope people will sincerely consider this game instead of badmouthing it for having some lock ups(extremely rare) or blocky trees(which is completely untrue). If you think the trees are blocky in this than check out GTA because they certainly are not. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Decent. I found this game to be a little monotonous after a while. At first it seems pretty cool because you have certain gadgets like cell phone grappling hook and palm pilot computer crackers, but after a while the game just gets so repetitive I lost interest. The only reason I continued playing was just so I could beat it in hope that the ending sequence was pretty cool; it wasn't. I also don't think there are enough weapons in the game. You have a handgun, sniper rifle, missile launcher, grenades, and a few other weapons, but nothing really cool. At most this was just an entertaining game but nothing epic; not that I thought it would be. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best controller ever made but be sure to have batteries. This is my favorite controller to use. I usually sit on my bed and before when I was doing that with the normal controller I got frustrated becasue I kept having to untangle it so it wouldnt pull. You don't have to worry about that with this one. I like the color a lot but would prefer black but thats no big deal. The controller is more comfortable and the only flaw is that sometimes the batteries get out of place and I have to press pause put that batteries back in place and start playing again but that doesnt happen too much. You should definitely buy this but be sure to have plenty of batteries. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Addictive....BUT. ..........I own both the GameCube and the Nintendo Wii version's so here's a review from someone who has experienced both. I 1st brought the GameCube version because I have a GC & then I went 2 Target the next day & they had the Wii system so I brought it & brought the system and the Zelda Wii as well. I really didn't notice the difference with the graphics for either version. They both look pretty identical visually which is kind of sad considering Wii is suppose 2 be a new generation console. But then again most ports rarely add anything extra, since this is a GC original title. Anyways I'm gonna get right to the point I actually enjoyed the GC version better because I couldn't catch any FISH with that freaking Wii Nunchuk controller. So I popped in the GC version and I actually passed a few stages including the fishing stage. I knew the regular controller would be so much easier to catch fish then with the new nunchuk controller. While on the Wii version I'm still freaking stuck on the 1st stage trying 2 catch 2 fish. TRAGIC!!!!!! To sum things up the game is addictive but I prefer the GC version. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best one yet. I've been playing the Madden series for as long as I can remember (I think the first one was 1993) and this is by far the best one. The graphics and game play are great and you can create your own players, coaches, teams, etc. For those of you who have played Madden before, it's pretty much what you've grown to expect and love. But if you are new to the Madden franchise and are a football fan, I highly recommend this game.
The gamecube version looks very similar to Madden 2001 on PS2, with very realistic body movements and crisp and clean graphics. The stadiums are rendered nicely and the players don't have that zombie look from the last one anymore. However, I've noticed the framerate slowing up a little here and there, but it's usually after the play is over. Nothing big to nit-pick in the graphics dept.
If you are used to Sony Playstation, it will probably take a little while to become familiar with the controller. Other than that, I'd say the game play is fine. The buttons make sense but you can change the settings if you need to.
The AI is okay, especially on higher levels, but when going head to head with your friends it is very easy to just launch bombs and score. The scoring in 5 minute quarters can end up pretty high. There are still some bread and butter plays when going against the CPU, but as always, you need to mix them up or it'll catch on. The one thing that I find wrong here is that I keep getting my RB (or WR) tackled from behind by a lineman. I've only had one run over 40 yards because I always get caught from behind. It's annoying.
The main difference that I can see between 2001 and 2002 is being able to use the Houston Texans. It's a pretty cool concept in the franchise mode because you get to build from the ground up and draft every single position. It's definitely worth the time it takes when you start winning games. Make up a coach, make up some players, choose a playbook and see how good of a GM you are as well.
My only real problem with Madden 2002 is the repetitive commentary. It really becomes monotonous after the first few games, and I ended up turning the sound down and playing a CD instead. Madden even uses a lot of sayings from the old versions - most of which are not insightful in the least. They really could've used a bigger soundtrack and I hope they do in the future.
All in all, if you are a football fan you'll love this game. It looks and plays great and Madden's voice over is no reason to pass this game up. And for those of you who are wary about the intricate playbooks - there's a tutorial mode that explains the plays as you run them. Not only is it helpful for playing Nintendo, it teaches the game in general too. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Works great, with any game that can use "DirectInput" controllers. I couldn't find much information about non-standard controller compatibility with this adapter, so I'll just let you all know.
This does work with regular Atari 2600 controllers! and It sort of works with 7800 controllers (the right button does not register). Both the 2600's and 7800's buttons register as the Genesis B button.
It will not work with paddles or driving controllers.
The only turbo controller I have is a "High Frequency" 3 button. It does not register the A or B buttons regardless of turbo being on or off, and switching turbo on will make Start and C stop working.
EDIT: My "High Frequency" 3 Button controller has stopped working, and it may be related to this adapter. I'd probably caution against Turbo controllers - or at least 3rd party ones.
Standard 3 button and 6 button controllers work beautifully!
Every game Ive tried accepts it like a regular "DirectInput" controller (The Windows standard before Xinput).
I highly recommend if you wanna play old Genesis/Atari games, or you just love the feel of the Genesis controller. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wish more consoles had a controller like the Dreamcast. The Sega Dreamcast controller has to be one of the best for any console. It's amazing ergonomic design was way ahead of it's time. Although it spawned from the earlier Saturn 3D controller which was released for the NiGHTS into Dreams game.
The VMU which fits into the top of the controller is outstanding. The simple ability to play mini games on the memory card was unheard of.
The comfort and style of the Dreamcast controller is beyond comparison, and I highly recommend the Sega Dreamcast to anyone that enjoys well designed, fun games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
First Zero Game plus Frustration. This is the only thing I have much complaint about this game. The fairies are a little too frustrating at times to get. About those people that can't get through the first level, haha! I agree with you guys though, first level is A LOT harder than most would expect on the first, past it on my third try though, just got to use your memory and fix what you did wrong before. The reason why most people have problems with the first level is because of a couple of reasons. They tend rush head on, underestimating the difficulty, and the darn golems, which are extremely hard to hit without hurting yourself, very annoying. Try passing the level with an A or S level. As usual, difficulty also depends on the players point of view in most cases. Maybe this game isn't for you, back to mario hmm?
Anyways, the game isn't as straight forward as the first. The creator obviously wanted to make the game more challenging but, in my opinion, made it more frustrating as well. I never finished the game, got tired of it and ended up playing Megaman BattleNetwork. On my second one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than COTM and almosr equal to SOTN. Like many sequals it's hard to live up to a powerful legacy, but Konami has found a winning formula for their Castlevania series. Symphony of the Night (SOTN) was an awsome PS1 game, mixing incredible RPG elements with classic Castlevania style. Plus the difficulty was at a medium to where any one could play it. Than came Circle of the Moon (COTM) which had the same style (and did a good job at that) but was flawd at that it was way to difficult. More often than not you would find yourself killed by a sekeleton or a slime. Now we have Harmony of Dissonance and it is just as great, but it is way to easy. How, I beat it in less than 2 days. Virtually unacceptable.
The story of HOD is that Juste Belmont finds his friend MAxim injured after being gone for training for many years. Juste is the Grandson of Simon BElmont star of Castlevnaia 1, 2, and 4. Juste also finds out that his and Maxims lady friend Lydie has been captured. So they venture into Draculas Castel to rescue her.
The style is the same as SOTN or COTM so for those who played the 2 will get the hang of it quickly. However the new change is that you now have spell books that modify the sub weapons and thus virtualy eliminates hearts and focu on MP. I wll say that the best combo (and your invincible while doing this) is the Knife and Wind book.
Overall this is a fun game, will include some additional hours plus you also have the Boss Rush Mode, SOund test, and play as Maxim to keep you busy after you win. SO this is a must buy, but like I said, a little easy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
New Pokemon Fan. When pokemon first came out I couldn't get enough of it, then it got boring. Until all the new pokemon started to arrive![.]
Finaly a pokemon game for GBA!... I have heard nothing but good reviews about it. Now two pokemon can battle at once! and there are 136 new pokemon![.] I have just ordered pokemon ruby and I can't wait until it shows up on my door step[.] There are going to be so many new features. And what I have heard is that all the pokemon from red, blue, gold, silver, yellow, and crystal version are going to be in both Ruby version and Sapphier version[.] Thats in cluding mew, mewtwo, and celebi [.] This game is a definite buy[.] You must buy this game[.] | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A GREAT portable gaming device! With a few tweeks you can have your entire SEGA run childhood in your pocket. I received this as a Christmas gift in 2012. As a person who loves retro gaming I was thrilled with all this compact device has to offer. I can carry a lot of games I loved as a kid in my pocket! Sonic, Street Fighter...lots of great classics!
The setbacks: The music in the games sound a little off. It doesn't 100% reflect the audio and sound effects that I remember playing. The 80 games label is a little misleading as well. It contains about 40 Sega Genesis games and about 40 non-Sega games. Also games running off an SD card won't be in alphabetical order.
THE BIG PLUS: Running games off the SD card. I can go online and download roms of Sega Genesis games and play them all on the game player. THE ROMS MUST BE IN .BIN FORMAT OR IT WILL NOT WORK. There are ways to convert the files from .smd to .bin format but you can find them already converted if you look hard enough. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Return Of Fox McCloud. Nintendo has always found so many creative ways to revamp a lot of their classic games to the maximum. That definitely hits the mark very well most of the time. Back in 1997, when Nintendo 64 was popular, and with so many games to take it to the limit, Star Fox 64 was the most revolutionary game not just for the system, but defined the feel of vibrations that made you feel the game, thanks to the N64 Rumble Pak. Yet, Nintendo has tried to make lightning strike twice for the Star Fox franchise for quite sometime. They've tried it a few years ago with Star Fox Adventures, fairly well, and now it is about to be done all over again.
Star Fox Assault, the latest game in the Star Fox series goes through ten outrageous missions that take you on foot, in the air with the arwing, and in the tough landmaster tank. The story of the game deals with Fox McCloud and his team who try to destroy the plague of aparoids trying to destroy Corneria, Fortuna, the dinosaur planet from Star Fox Adventures Sauria, and so many other outrageous galaxies in the way. The graphics and storylines are remarkably delightful, and maintain to the game far beyond the previous Star Fox games.
The gameplay is great, but there are a few downsides to the game. One of them is the control of the game, especially on foot. If you haven't played Star Fox Adventures, it might be a little tricky at first to control Fox, Slippy, Krystal and Falco on foot in versus mode, and Fox in the story mode. However, it gets a lot easier along the way. Another disadvantage is that the methods of defeating some of the bosses in the game are ways of defeating similar bosses from Star Fox 64. One example is the Pigma aparoid in Level 5: The Asteroid Belt. The method of defeating him is a similar method of defeating the Area 6 boss from Star Fox 64. So for some, it does lack a few challenges here and there.
Overall, Star Fox Assault is a very delightful addition to the Nintendo Gamecube lineup, and is a joy for longtime fans of the Star Fox Series. I honestly recommend this for truly dynamic sci-fi Fox action. This is no aparoid of a lie.
Graphics: A-
Story: A
Sound: B+
Control: B
Fun & Enjoyment: B+
Overall: B+ | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The BEST Online RPG. SEGA did an awsome job with PSO. I have had countless sleepless nights and involuntary fastings cause of this game. One of the first online RPG's to hit the market... Gameplay is unique and one of the best. Over 100's of weps to use from and over 10 characters you can customize from head to toe. From the smallest details, like: face paint, proportion, color of eyes, costume, hair, and over 10 different hairstyles for most of the characters. The only real problem with this game is that online many people have GameShark (GS) and Xploder... People that have the GS and Xploder mess up the fun of this game... Which is serching for Rares through out the game. GS and Xploder allows them to make weapons, armor, mags, etc... Hope that for the GameCube version they choose to band the use of GS, Xploder, or anything else that alters the gameplay of PSO online. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
whoever says this is fun is really messed up. I bought this game for a long roadtrip, but was absolutly digusted in it. I though it would be fabulous because I luved the movie. But it wasn't. The only reason i gave this 2 stars was because the graphics were great. The players are slow moving, and it becaimes frustrating because the enemys move faster. Also they are hard to control. I often found myself hitting pillows and other vcarious objects around me in frustration. The levels are super easy. I returned it and got another one in hope that the game was just messed up and the charecters would move faster. HA HA they never did. it was basically a waste of money. I bought Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and found it much better
NOTE: this probaly would work really well for younger people, but i am 14 and it wasn't to my tastes | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. To start this review off, I would like to note that FFTA(Final Fantasy Tactics Advance) isn't even close to as good as the original FFT for PSX. However, a good FFT lover like myself will tell you that's not saying much.
This game does take place in a similar world to FFT, but overall is different. The battle system still uses jobs, but this time, there are races. Each race it's own characteristics and some jobs available to only it. The way you learn abilities is much like FFIX in the sense that you have to equip weapons with abilities and then gain a certain amount of Ap. The real problem with the battle system is rather the lack of difficulty. There is, however, one excepsion! The totema battles, which are like the Zodiac Battles, which in turn are like Boss Battles, are incredibly good. They are the best boss battles in a video game I've seen since 2001. The Totema battles feature big, hulking enemies, good music, and seamingly impossible challenges.
The story isn't exactly great, and rather then throwing you into a completely different world right from the get go, you start in more of a present day period. After some nicely done starting scenes, you and your teenage friends are thrown into another world with magic(yes, it's one of those cliches). The story evetually does progress into something better, but the lack of story actually makes this game more appealing since it's a portable game.
Overall, this game is great. If you didn't play FFT, you'll find the battles enjoyable and pretty challenging, and if you did beat the original FFT, the Totema battles and new job classes are more then enough to get you to buy this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Amazing Game Full Of Life. Being able to do anything in the game like you could in real life is awesome, and it's not that challenging. You can fish, catch insects, decorate your house, talk to your neighbors, steal (maybe), go to different towns, donate items to a museum such as fossils, fish, insects, and paintings, and more! You can also celebrate holidays in the game like you could in real life at the same time such as Halloween, Christmas, fireworks, and a lot more! You can upgrade your house to being bigger, add a basement, or an upstairs. Once your house is fully upgraded, there will be a gold statue of you near the train station for paying all of your loan. GET THIS GAME!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best game on the planet. Right from the start you get thrown into a universe of complex levels, endless lists of awards and bonuses to unlock, and more combos than you can imagine. A 4-player brawl is the best option there is, combine it with the dozens of play types, objectives, and the fact that you start with item selction, and you can have endless (literally) games. Event match provides challenges and just all-out fun games while adventure is the backbone of every game and is a must to beat. And with bomuses like home run challenge and the cnace to smck Pikachus face in is enough to be worth the $50. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pros and lots of Cons since NFL 2K. Original 2K was the football video game that came closest to perfection. This time around, they tried to build upon that perfection, and ended up losing alot of what we loved about the first one...
Pros: Great online play with little or no lags. Wonderful running game that allows that NFL staple 3 yard run up the middle with striking realism. Faster and smarter computer AI. Better and more varied color commentary. Blitzing is more realistic and, like the name implies, it's fast like lightning. Updateable rosters make player abilities truer-to-life. Players get hurt more often, especially quarterbacks, so you better master the QB slide before he gets popped and out for the season.
Cons: Player Graphics noticeably inferior to last time. Fast quarterback ball movement makes interceptions and tips, as well as pass defense, very difficult. Even Charles Woodson and Ty Law find it hard to stay with mediocre receivers. Defensive plays are more complex, yet generally weaker than last time. More blitzes are offered, but DB's get dusted alot easier. QB rushing stats are still screwed up. Doesn't list the longest rush.
Overall the game is less refined in the graphics department, more complicated in the playcalling and defensive department, and much more challenging overall. Its a good investment for those huge fans of the first (still expect to blow out the pro level), but those casual fans need not pick this one up. Save your money and get a used copy of NFL 2K from your local game store. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THIS GAME ROCKS. I played Super Mario Advance at Toys R Us when I went to go reserve my Game Boy Advance. I was amazed. The first thing that cought my eye was the size of the Game Boy Advance. I thought "How could you get good picture and sound quality out of that?" Man I was wrong. SMA is the best way to show off the systems abilities. Each character has his (or her) own unique voice. I also think this was a good game to use because it is still the best Mario game out there because of its unique style and feel. Also, the original arcade game rocks and with 4 people able to connect on one game, it can't be beat! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worst of Spyro. If your looking for the old Spyro you won't find it here. Vivendi Universal has totally trashed the Spyro legacy.
Anything that can be wrong with a game is in this one. Looks like Vivendi Universal released this game before they even tested it because as far as I'm concerned this game is unplayable. Long load times and frame rate problems are just a few of the problems. I played this game for 10 minutes and I could not play it anymore. Don't waste your money. Buy Insomniacs new game Ratchet & Clank. It's 10 bucks cheaper and 1000 times better. FYI - Insomniac was the original developer of Spyro. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A fantastic entry in the Resident Evil series. For starters, I have played and still own every major Resident Evil game in the series including 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Code Veronica, all of them being on the GameCube except RE5. Definitely one of the best video game series of all times. While RE 4 is my favorite with the remake of RE 1 a close 2nd place, Code Veronica is still a great game.
Story: If you remember RE 2, Claire was searching for her brother Chris (from RE 1). The trail leads her to an Umbrella facility in Paris, where she is captured and taken to Rockford Island. Wesker unleashes the T-virus on Rockford so she is let go by the prison guard and tries to escape. After escaping via a plane, the autopilot is engaged by her captors and flies them to a remote island in the Antarctic, yet another Umbrella research facility. After being captured again, you take over as Chris Redfield and try and free her.
Gameplay: Survival Horror, 3rd person, single-player. If you have played any RE game then you know what to expect. Puzzles, zombies, boss fights, scrambling to find enough ammo for your weapons. Code Veronica is the first game in the series to use 3D backgrounds instead of the pre-rendered ones. The camera is big improvement from before and it is not just a fixed position. It will move between two fixed points, giving it more flexibility. The quick 180 turn is still in this game. Weapons are standard from what you would expect such as handguns, shotguns, launchers, etc. Some new things include the return of custom handguns parts as in RE 2 and some new ammo has been added such as crossbow arrows can be explosive and anti-B.O.W. rounds for the grenade launcher. If remember the 2nd play through of RE 2, the gameplay of Code Veronica is affected the same way. Whatever Claire leaves in the storage containers is there for Chris to use and same goes for weapons she used or didn't use.
Fighting: Killing zombies is the same as in RE 2 & 3. The laser sight accuracy didn't come to the series until RE 4. You can still do the usual- blow zombies heads off, shoot high or low. There is a sniper rifle and linear launcher in the game that lets you shoot from 1st person but everything else in the game is 3rd person.
Conclusion: Graphics aren't amazing but still good considering this is a port. Controls are easy as the other RE entries. Sound is excellent. While I enjoy a good challenge in gaming, this entry in the series is one of the most challenging. Try and remember to conserve what you can using Claire because if you don't, Chris won't have anything to use and can make it so challenging that you have to restart and try again from the beginning. The RE series is going to stay in my collection. If you want an updated version of this game, including updated graphics, menus, item placements, trophies/achievements and a leader board system, it was released on XBL and PSN in Sept. 2011 as well as an updated RE 4. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Way too Small. Okay, we all know that Nintendo has had a long history of consoles and controllers. But THEY REALLY [MESSED] UP THIS TIME!!! It is way too small! The console itself is the best on the market (except for Dreamcast), but the controller is the one and only reason that I don't have a Gamecube! I gave this controller 3 stars because it is well-made and and it looks great. However, some of the BUTTONS ON THIS CONTROLLER ARE VERY HARD TO REACH (Z BUTTON)! It is so far out of reach of the nearest finger that I didn't notice it until I examined the controller very closely. UNLESS YOU HAVE MONKEY-FINGERS, I BET YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE REACHING IT TOO!!!
In conclusion:
Comfort 6/10
Button positions 7/10
Quality 10
SIZE 0/10
Basicially, what I am trying to get to is that this is a good controller that is a couple (100,000,000,000) of sizes too small for my hands. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
better but not the best. The two towers was a great game and the return of the king is better!!! This game has alot of stuff that we wanted in the two towers like co-op play, better graphics, more interactive enviorments,and more playable characters. This is a blast; but two tower vetss will have to get used to little stuff like the more ironed out gameplay(you'll get used to it in a day or two). Dont worry about this game spoiling the movie for you because it contains very little video clips. This game packs a ton of extra features including two bonus levels and three secret characters. The only down side is that it did not pack bigger moments like it promised(the black gate level wasen't that good). Overall a extremely great game that you could play for months. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WARNING READ THIS REVIEW. This is a horrible basketball game, the graphics aren't something to be proud of nor something to puke at, but this is just horrible. Almost every aspect of it I hate. The person who said this was FANTASTIC! has obviously never played any other basketball games or knows alot about video games. This is one of the slowest basketball games I have ever played, and he said it was fast! Is that person serious or anyone else who agrees with his review! Shooting in this game is out of control as in, when you are shooting the ball the player isn't facing the basket, then a few second into the air his body turns and releases the ball, it seems as if your having a seizure in the air and snap out of it when your releasing the ball. It is extremely easy to get the ball stolen and the crossovers are weak. You have to be very careful when passing the ball because if the defender is anywhere near it he will steal it. This overall is the worst basketball game I have ever played in my entire life. If you want a good basketball game get NBA2K1 or NBA2K2, they are much much better, and if you are going to buy this game don't expect anything from it, nothing at all! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Nostalgia... the feels. A great, Gamecube controller. This is the classic, original, wonderful controller that I have loved ever since I laid hands on it for the first time when the Gamecube was released. I recieved this product and tested it out with a couple of games. Now, while this isn't a brand new controller it certainly is one that has been well kept. The only noticable problems are that there is slight wear on the analog stick thumb pad, and the c-stick feels a bit stiff and "clicky." No signs of wear on the exterior design. I would highly recommend this to people who want the original Gamecube controller to play their games, or to people who just want to add this to their collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Burnout-Best Racing Game for GCN Avaliable. Burnout is a really great game! I bought the game having not ever played it before, and I am not a racing fan. The game is a whole lot of fun and, to me, puts a very unique twist on the usual boring "race to the finish line" racing genre. Yes, that is the goal of the game, but factor in the amazing crash sequences and the need to drive recklessly to improve your Burnout meter and you have a really great, fun game! The speed you can go is amazing on this, it draws you right into the game, and when you crash going top speed and flip multiple times, even if you are trying to beat down your opponents you can't help but enjoy the mouth-watering crashes! If you're looking for a great game to tide you over until Starfox or Zelda comes out, or just want to play a very excellent game, I highly recommend this game! The only flaw I could find is the corny music. Also, increase the fun by having more than 1 person to play it with, then you get to force your friends into oncoming traffic ;-) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
for fans of college football. This game does not play as well as the nfl 2k series, and the graphics are not as good, but it makes up for it with a great college football feel, the fact that you can be one of 116 teams, the ability to run the option, and the great stadiums. I grew up in El Paso, TX, so I like to use the UTEP Miners, and every time you kick off in the Sun Bowl, you see an "M" painted on the mountains in the background, which really exists. I am sure you will see the same type of detail in your hometown stadium. This type of detail is what makes the game fun. I wish they had more fight songs (sometimes they play the New Years Eve theme, which is weird) and the commentators are not as nearly as good as on the 2k series, but all in all a very fun game for college football fans. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gamegear was great. Gamegear was a great video gaming system back in the day, before Gameboy Advance. It was alot of fun 2 play, and back then it had a huge list of games. There r a couple of pros and cons.
Cons:
This thing is huge. About the same size of a VHS but thicker.
It is really fragile, i went through about 5 in 4 years cause the just kept breaking
New games don't come out anymore, and the selection of older games isn't that great.
Eats bateries 6 so if u buy one get a plug.
Pros
Fun 2 play
In color
Really cheap
And Backlit screen which Gameboy Advance does not have (but u can buy a back lit light at [...] for GBA)
Thats about it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Toy Combat. There over a hundred different borgs you can capture and many
secret borgs which can be unlocked! One cute thing about
the this game is that all of the borgs are only as big as
a palm-sized toy! So you have all these toys robots doing
battle in real world settings. If you fight in a bedroom
or a park, all the objects look huge in comparison to the
borgs size; it just looks cute. Before each battle you can
manage your borg collection and put together different
combinations to battle the enemy. Fighting with the right
borgs will make a difference in the outcome of the battle.
Some borgs are good at shooting long distance, but they
are not good at close combat. Other borgs are good at close
combat but do poorly against enemies with long-range weaponry.
The arenas you fight look cool and give you plenty of space
to manuver. In a single player game, you can team up with
CPU allies which fight along your side, but you can also
play with a friend in co-op mode! The action is intense
and I simply loved the variety of borgs in the game. Each
of them looks unique and some posses cool weapons and even
powers! I was simply amazed at the amount of characters
that the creators put into this game, they really pulled
out all the stops on their imaginations. You can also
view your borg collection and look at their stats. I was
very impressed by this amazing game that not many people
may not know about, they don't know what they are missing!
Gotcha Force comes pretty close to being a perfect action
game except for one huge flaw: the terrible camera system.
It is sad to find out that one of the best games ever has
one of the worst camera systems ever! I just hope they
make a sequel someday and correct the problem. If you
can overlook this flaw you will love Gotcha Force!
Pros:
+excellent action
+excellent graphics
+excellent sound effects
+excellent controls
+excellent A.I.
+tons of levels
+tons of robots (borgs)
+tons of unlockables
+lots of replay value
+very challanging
+play co-op with A.I.
+play co-op with a friend
+most unique characters ever
+excellent weaponry
+excellent powers
+good for kids and adults
+better than Pokemon
+melee combat
+cartoony/anime
+toy combat
Cons:
-Worst camera system ever
-repetative gameplay | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Your Mini-Army. Super Army War for the gameboy advance is an action wargame played from a side-view. Basically this means that it is a side-scroller. You can fly an attack copter or airplane. You can fly anywhere on the map, shoot your gun or use missles to destroy enemy vehicles and infantry. The game mechanics is very similar to a classic game called "Choplifter", except here you can create units (soldiers and vehicles) and your units will automatically head towards the enemy and start fighting each other. Since the battlefield is divided in two halves, each army tries to conquer the most posts or check points. The more posts you own, the more money they produce to finance your army and build more units. Although I loved the graphics in the game, I thought the combat was the best part; droping a bomb on infantry units and seeing them fly was cool or seeing tanks blow up. The CPU is dumb as a rock but so are your units, and it basically becomes a race of owning posts. Personally I enjoyed flying the copter better than the plane, which had me crashing to the ground constantly because it was so damn difficult to control. The game is very difficult and has very little replay value.
Pros:
+real time combat
+your mini army
+excellent graphics
+good action
+good sound effects
Cons:
-very difficult, you'll die fast
-plane controls terribly
-cpu is stupid
-your army units are stupid
-basically a tug-a-war
-no replay value | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sophomore stunner. Now this is what I am talking about, every thing that you loved about Battle Network 1 is here and then some. BN2 has all the polish that BN1 lacked, the areas each have a different look from other (Den Area has a different theme then Yum Area does). There is a new battle customization system which grants Mega Man an element and a fighting style (i.e. ElecGuts) which is awesome and you get new ones based on how you play. I loved the antagonists in this game for some reason out of all of the criminal organizations (included the three incarnations of World Three or WWW) Gospel is by far the most menacing (and they are ran by a kid). The chip library has been expanded and even allows you to trade chips from the first game. This game is by far my favorite in the series, and would be the last one of the group to be released before Capcom decided to go the Pokmon route and do twin releases. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another great game by Nintendo. For those of you who were big fans of Super Mario Kart on SNES, this game will not disappoint. It acts as a sequel to the original blockbuster, as well as retaining the entire first game. Why buy this game if you've already mastered the old SNES version?
First of all, the controls are slightly different and you'll notice that you'll be rewarded for never using your brakes and spinning correctly. Where in the N64 version, you heard your guy saying a little "yahoo" when you reached top speed, here you will find your speedometer maxing out and a little speed burst kicking in.
But hands down, the best thing about this game is the multiplayer. The reason why I love it is because my friends can't stare over at my screen anymore to figure out where I am and what weapons I have. The multiplayer battle mode is now the way it was meant to be played, and fun as hell. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Still a Great Console. Xbox's Predecessor. It is comparable to the PS2 but better. How do you think the Xbox got its specs? Straight from Sega's DC while the Dreamcast is Windows CE compatible the specs were take from MS to create the Xbox. It is not the first time this happened. Sony took the specs from nintendo before to make the Playstation.
Nonetheless,
DC has comparable specs to the PS2
clock spd 200Mhz|294MHZ
mem 16MB|32MB
but [less expensive]! ...
The graphics are way better the the PS2: I would say it is because DC uses Dx for 3D meshing and programming.
This may sound familiar to the Xbox:
Graphics: Nec PowerVR2 graphics chip| nVIDIA XGPU
Sound Card:32-bit Yamaha Super Intelligent Sound| AC3
OS: Windows CE as its base Supports Direct X|W2K /w Direct X
(similar in concept but different companies)
Hey, if you are looking to buy a great console, cheap, this is it. If you got stuck with the psone games and want upgrade to ps2, wait for the ps3.
If you want a the best console and have a big wad of cash, then the Xbox is the best one in the market and then again the Xbox2 Q4 2006. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Perhaps a bit short and simplistic. Bought this as the first Gameboy game for my 4yr old daughter. She is new to Gameboy controls as well as gaming, but she is slowly learning. On the other hand, my 5yr old son who has been playing Gameboy for about 1 year beat the entire game in just a few hrs. I gave the game a shot and beat it in about 1hr...the whole game.
They cut a lot out of the story, only allowing you to play select portions and the rest of it either being skipped all together or covered in long cutscenes with no voice and only text (neither of which my kids are able to read yet.)
They are enjoying it, but I don't see it having much replay value after a couple weeks. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Game Destroyer. I ordered this so I can put some cheats for my Pokemon Ruby, when I received it it look presentable. I inserted the game to the cartridge to my gameboy advance and activated the cheats that was listed and when I started the game, it ended up permanently deleting my data and the 2nd attempt it made my character invisible and froze the game >:( So Do Not Buy This!!! It is a Data Deleter
Update(9/28): to add another issue because of this it permanently damaged my game when I try to load a new saved game the screen went black, nothing has happened and I can never play it again :( | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What's most amazing is that this game could still be better. With 3 on 3 action, insane combos, and 56 fighters to choose from, this is the definitive 2-d fighting game, brought to us by the masters of the craft at Capcom. What this game suffers from compared to its predecessors is a lackluster musical score that sounds like lounge music. Some choice character music would be better for the adrenaline fueled fights, as in all the other games. Also, some characters like Chun Li and Morrigan lost some attacks from the first MVC. But overall, this game has remained in top fighting shape for years now, and you can't say that about many. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Game Was Broken. This game that i purchased was trash, i ordered it from the seller and recieved the item quick but when i putit in my console it didn't work. i am severly unhappy with it. i put it into my computer and ran a game cube disk verifier on it and the only data that was on it was the game cube format the game was never on the disk. on top of that it looked liek someone glued the SSBM disk cover on the disk and the disk was is poor condistion like someone put it into a disk doctor backwards, just in horrible terrible condition. but over all i have played the game before and it was alot of fun a good family or friends game | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My favorite game ever. Super Mario Sunshine was and will remain my favorite Mario game ever! Yes, the plot is terrible, it's kind of glitchy and it may not be your average Mario game. (some people say the voice acting is bad as well, but I didn't think it was that bad!) But if you like exploring levels and finding hidden things and love Mario, then I recommend this game! Being the type of gamer who prefers exploring and having fun over just beating the game this is perfect for me and I have so many fond memories of playing this or watching my brothers play it. If you have any reservations about buying this, just check out YouTube for gameplay and see if you like it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Could be better, but not terrible. I don't really think this game is as bad as it's made out to be. Granted, I've been a long-running Bionicle fan, and now that the franchise has been taken over and replaced by Hero Factory, it's sort of nostalgic to be playing a game that takes it all the way back to the first generation Toa: The Toa Mata.
Nowadays, the graphics standard is set quite high by advanced systems such as the Playstation 3 and XBox 360. Being such an old game, the graphics certainly aren't anything to write home about; they aren't crisp and sharp, and many things seem blurred, flat, or otherwise disoriented. For one, the Bohrok seem extremely flat and unnatural when they move. (I think this has to do more with me having built the toys, therefore I know how each character is expected to move.)
At the very least, I loved Ga-Wahi; the serenity of it was wonderful. It really brought me back to when Mata Nui was but an island and there were only six heros to protect it. They made the lava and water seem rather convincible, at least. (You can die from a lot of things pretty easily, though, but that isn't really a setback given how easy the game is. My only quirk is that when you touch something like lava, you don't fall into it or melt; you simply implode and the Toa's parts scatter. Not exactly a lava-ish death.)
The gameplay is, as others have described, extremely easy to get used to, and the overall game is very short. Just a few levels in each Toa's respective village or Wahi. There's some added playvalue to it in that you can always go back and complete the level all the way by collecting the numerous lightstones to unlock some nice bonus content. Some levels (Pohatu Nuva's) can take a little time to get through due to the very fast paced action and unsatisfactory graphics, but it shouldn't prove too difficult.
The camera work isn't too great either, but it's decent most of the time. There are some glitches I've experienced where the camera gets stuck or is in a position where you can't see your character at all.
Last of all, the story. Ah, the story. I'm not too sure which came first, this game or the Mask of Light, but the game certainly takes a different turn from the canon Mask of Light. The game begins with the Toa Mata, but you only get to play through two levels as Toa Mata until the Toa are unexpectedly transformed into the Toa Nuva. It doesn't decipt anything of the Bohrak Queen's defeat, or what ultimately became of the Bohrok. Therefore, there's effectively a gap in the story where you play the first part and the rest is done off-screen.
One of this game's greater assets is that it has VOICE ACTING. I was quite surprised at this, and while the voice actors aren't the same as the ones for the Mask of Light, it still sounds vaguely like them for the most part. At least they remembered that Gali is female instead of giving her a gruff man voice.
Overall, I'd reccomend this game only if you're a hardcore Bionicle fan, and if you want to remember the good 'ol days when Bionicle was about six heros on a tiny island instead of the whole Bara Magna/Hero Factory buisness. Or, as one critic of this game once said, "It's only suitable for Lego-obsessed eight year olds."
I got my copy for around $2.99, and I wouldn't really pay any more for it given it's age and outdated...everything. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Guys and Bad Guys in the game. In Yami Yugi's group are Yami Yugi, Shimon, Fizdiz, Tristan Taylor, Bakura Ryou, Mako Tsunami, Joey Wheeler, Mai Valentine, Tea Gardner, and Espa Roba.
In Seto Kaiba's group are Seto Kaiba, Mokuba Kaiba, Marthis, Bonz, Max-A-Million Pegasus, Labyrinth Ruler, Weevil Underwood, Rex Raptor, and Ishizu Ishtar.
In Joey Wheeler's group called the Black Dragon Squad (after you've unlocked his campaign by beating Yugi and Kaiba's) are Joey Wheeler, Jusell, Malakura, Tristan Taylor, Mai Valentine, and Tea Gardner.
Bad Guys in the game are Emperor Hayseen, Bandit Keith, Lumis and Umbra, Odion Ishtar, Arkana, Yami Marik, Strings, Yami Bakura, Joey Wheeler (controlled), Tea Gardner (controlled), various officers and Rare Hunters, Scott Irvine (who is the main bad guy of the game) and anyone else I forgot. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Close, but no cigar. Don't get me wrong. This is a fun game most of the time. But there are problems. What are they? 1) You don't get to automatically keep weapons that you may have had in a previous level. 2) The save system is too restrictive. 3) The weapons are nice, but you frequently run out of ammo, and the game is stingy about how much ammo you will find in any one level. The weapons are fairly interesting. The Swarm Bore is almost painful to watch. You almost feel pity for your enemies. The shotgun is lame. It's inaccurate and slow to reload. 4) My one MAJOR beef with the game is the lack of a good rapid fire weapon. The few rapid fire guns there are run out of ammo way too fast! The flying levels are top notch. They are very similiar in feel to Starfox or Star Wars: Rogue Squadron. The graphics are good, but some backgrounds seem a tad blurry and low res. The sound is excellent and the music really gets you in the mood to shoot something. The control is solid, but not excellent. All in all, this is a solid bargain bin game. It's worth no more than $15. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Might even be the greatest Zelda so far. When Ocarina of Time for N64 came out, people were blown away.
So naturally, when gamecube was released, people expected another great Zelda with realistic 3D graphics, and to everyone's shock (and to some's horror) Nintendo's next big Zelda was announced to use cell-shading technique, which provides cartoonish graphics for video games.
I too was surprised to find this change, but nonetheless bought a copy at full price because, hey, it's Zelda. Soon my doubts cleared and I had a blast playing this masterpiece.
To people that played Ocarina, this game will bring back the memories as it features many of the same sounds, music, and controls that were used in the N64 version. And although the cell-shaded graphics wasn't what people expected, it fits perfectly well into the atmosphere of the game, and once you get used to it you'll love it so much.
When Wind Waker first came out, there were some critics that called this game childish and said it was a bad installment for the whole franchise. But time proved them wrong. The only childish thing about this game, if at all, is the difficulty which has been tuned down a lot compared to the N64 Zelda. Wind Waker is such a good game that it has even become my new favorite Zelda of all time, and that's saying a lot since most of the Zelda games are of grade A++.
However, everything will soon change, at least I hope. The now-being-developed game of Twilight Princess has apparently made quite an impact on people that played it in E3, and now even the Cell-Shading hater can't say nothing to Zelda because it is gonna be as real as anything, like the code name for the project indicates, REAL ZELDA. Yes Link's body is gonna be proportional again in the next installment, yay?!
Nintendo is really taking their time on Twilight Princess(years!! It was supposed to come out in 2005 but they decided to postpone it to make it even greater????) so it will undoubtfully be another masterpiece. If it's as good as Wind Waker you know I'll buy it. But I have a feeling that I will again be surprised =]
Phhhh I try to keep my expectations at sane level but it's getting harder | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just RENT this. I hope it's not a sign of Nintendo products to come. It's very short, at 5 hours, for a game that cost something like 70 dollars Canadian when it first hit, consumers deserve more, with the lack of replayability, this game is about 10+ bucks per hour (when you'll likely play just once). Resident Evil 1 however, also could be beaten in a mere 5 hours (that info SHOULD be printed on the box). Maybe, like Dreamcast, this game will hit 5 dollars sometime, then I'll probably pick it up, because even though it has these problems, part of me wants to rent it again. Maybe it's for the cheesey fun, or for looks, but I thought about it. There should have been a few better modes after beating the game, some mini-games for 4 players or a creative vacuum deathmatch to spruce things up, levels could've been rearranged. This game feels like one level out of what should have been about a 5-7 level game, and the plot is simple, too. I wish he had put that vacuum away at least once! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nintendo Finally Figured It Out!: GBA: SP Here I Come. We'll, I've been playing Game Boy's and their games since the original came out, but I've persounally never bought one myself (friends, relatives, brothers and sisters have though). Why? Because I COULDN'T see the screen! It got to a point where in broad daylight, riding in the car, I'd need to turn on the snake light to see (which causes a glare itself). It's always had great games, great graphics, and great sound. But the problem is, it's always been difficult to play all of those awsome games on the Game Boy Systems. Well, the new and improved GameBoy Advance SP, replacing the less than 2-year old GBA (GameBoy Advance), is a HUGE improvement for one simple reason. Here's a sort of preview of Nintendo's latest GameBoy:
Facts: The GameBoy SP is the most sophisticated and stylish handheld system ever to be released. It has a folding screen, and when folded, is smaller than even the current Game Boy Advance, and claims to fit "perfectly" into one's pocket. The system itself is powered by a battery, which has ten hours of gameplay and is rechargable, taking only 3 hours to recharge.
What else is new? It has a frontlight, making it possible too *gasp* see the screen! It makes all the colors and details hard to usually make out in past GameBoy games crystal clear on your screen, so u can play it anywhere, anytime. Even at night in a pitch black room! You don't need to use endless batteries anymore, as the GBA: SP recharges itself after 3 hours for 10 whole hours of fresh use (this includes using the light). When the screen is turned OFF (light), the battery lasts an additional 8 hours, meaning u can play your GBA: SP without tripple AAA batteries for up 18 hours after it's recharged. That's a HUGE improvement!
The GameBoy Advance: SP plays all Game Boy games ever made, so u can trade in all of your GameBoy systems and play all of your favorite games (including Pocket, Color, and of course, Advance GameBoys) on the same system, NOW WITH LIGHT. See why u have to get this!?
1) The system is actually smaller than the GBA, and fits perfectly into your pocket.
2) You can play thousands of games on the GameBoy Advance: SP. Every GameBoy game ever made works on this sytem. It's time to get the old Mario's and Zelda's and Pokemons's out!
3) It will be released in 2 colors ONLY at launch: Platinum and Cobalt.
4) The system features a front light (so u can now c your games), and a built in battery. So u can play for up to 10 hours with the front light, then recharge at the hotel, and play for 10 hours on the trip the next day.
Well, this is the FIRST Game Boy system I've actually counsidered buying. No batteries, a front light, and u can play all those games u were playing 8 years ago. Could it get any better?
Well, I hope I gave u a few facts, and proved to you that NO, this is not another GameBoy, or even just an add-on from GameBoy Advance. This is a new and improved GameBoy people, and will be available everywhere March 23, 2003 (North America only).
(Notes: The GameBoy Advance will NOT be discontinued, but will continue to be manufactered and sold by Nintendo. Don't worry GBA owners, you can still play and buy your GBA games.
Oh, one more thing. Game Boy Advance: (SP) (stands for *Special Project*).)
Thx! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
He who seeks peace should be prepared for war. Battalion Wars which is a game that combines strategy and action to the point where it's one of my favorite games. You take the role of a commander and command your battalion from the direct control of a unit. You can order your units to follow you, attack an enemy unit, move to a certain position, defend a designated spot, and much more. You don't have to worry about aiming since you can lock on to enemy units and you can also roll to avoid incoming fire. Each mission puts you in command of a battalion of units and you have to complete certain objectives and secondary objectives such as capturing a capture point or rescuing a group of soldiers. You can change the unit you're controlling whenever you want and you can order individual units at a time. You don't have to worry about ammo except for reloading and your weapon overheating from firing too long. I hate how the game is so short because you can beat it in about 6 hours or so and the missions aren't very long either. But the good part about it is that time really flies by when you're playing through them. One time I started playing at 6:40 and when I was done playing I thought it was 8:00, but I looked up at the clock to find that it was 11:00. The bad part about the game is the imbalance of difficult and easy missions. In campaign the number 2, the first mission is kind of hard if you don't know what to do while the last mission of it is almost impossible to lose. Most of the missions can be beaten by taking a single unit(I mean like a bazooka or mortar veteran) and blowing everything up and this includes the last mission. I would like to see a multi-player in it though. It's short, but a good game and I hope to see a sequel. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THPS2. I was unsure to buy tony hawk but now I am gald that I did. To start off, the graphics are amazing. I also purchased Pitfall and Mario but THPS2 blows the top. The sound could've been better but still is was great. The gameplay is was I was amazed about. You can free skate to sharpen your skills, (it does take a little while to understand controls)or you can strart your own carrer as a professional skate border. Pick from numerous borders and skate with them to earn money to buy supplies or to unlock levels. You can also do single sessions. The graphics for the people are very well done and the background is also well done. However I am disapointed with one thing. That one thing is that you cannot create a player or your own park. However, the gamplay, sound, and graphics fulfill that disapointment therefore I can give THPS2 no less than 5 stars. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the most addicting games there is. When I first saw the commercial for Animal Crossing, I knew that I would want it. And I was right: It is unlike any Nintendo game there is. I mean, what other Nintendo game lets you go fishing, shop for wallpaper and carpeting for your house, or just talk with your neighbors? When I first got this game, I played for about 8 hours straight until I got massive eye strain. And the really cool thing about this game is that there is no real ending. It's kinda like the neverending video game that keeps going and going and going... But that's why it's so fun! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Terrible Excuse of a Game. Mortal Kombat Advance was released years ago, but as long as the game remains on the market, people should be warned of the utter disgrace of a title they may one day consider. If you're reading this because that day has come, heed my words closely: There is no legitimate reason to buy Mortal Kombat Advance. None.
Midway was once well-known as a failure in making handheld versions of their popular, arcade-quality titles. Mortal Kombat Advance is one of these. The game is filled with bugs, making the easiest difficulty as ridiculous as it is inconsistant, then almost impossible on any difficulty from the default up. If you're still playing the game after a half-hour or so, it's probably to figure out how to beat anyone in the higher difficulty levels; simply put, it isn't. The game just wasn't made well enough to offer fair play against CPU, and if that's all you've got for play options, then your experience is going to be the worst possible.
The rest of MKA's elements are a mixed bag. The graphics are standard for classic Mortal Kombat games, but the animation is subpar, giving it the air a bad SNES port. The same goes for sound, which is minimal, and music, which is poor if even existent. There really isn't anything for this game to fall back on; not only is it shamefully unimpressive in its gameplay, but it's an embarrassment to hear and see, too.
The only thing this game is even remotely good for is two-player combat. There are over 20 "Kombatants," giving players plenty of characters to keep things mixed up. Not having to deal with the AI is a plus, but the bugs make it difficult to execute moves; consequently, fights are reduced to button-mashing and desperate attempts to pull off combos and special moves, which may or may not even work. This too may ultimately leave you frustrated, especially since the prospect of playing two-player meant TWO copies of this game were purchased; that's simply two too many.
Midway has learned its lesson since releasing Mortal Kombat Advance, releasing far better titles in MK: Deadly Alliance and MK Tournament Edition. Again, if you're even considering Mortal Kombat Advance, do yourself a favor and don't. There are plenty of better options out there. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good virtual game. This game is fun for all ages. It is simalar to animal crossing but more realistic and on a farm. But if u like animal crossing u will like this. The water and the grass is the most realistic part of the game. Its like basic farm life, start with a farm in a small town,get a wife and kid,grow crops and raise animals,and it goes on forever. It is hard to get a wife,there r three people u can marry and each one is either eaisy medium or hard to get. They each have a diary and it says how much they like u. U can buy animals and all sorts of things. U can also plant crops. Even though every second is a miniute on the game that is why the seasons go by fast. If they don't go by fast it would take forever to go by real time and have four seasons. There r four seasons in the game but most kids don't enough patience to wait that long. Anyways this is a very fun game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun. I probably wouldn't have bought this game when it first came out, but now that its a players' choice game, with a cheaper price tag...its worth it. Like everyone else said, this game doesn't really last too long, although I thought that it was really fun. You suck ghosts up with a vaccum device, and try to find Mario. It doesn't have much replay value, unfortunately. It was one I bought used and traded in for a new game when I was through. I'd probably recommend doing just that, buying it used, or renting it. But definitely play it! It's a refreshing change from normal ol' Mario games. :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Definite Zelda Game. This game is definately what you would expect out of a zelda game. The graphics are great and the gameplay is fun. If you haven't played it and you're looking for a good game to get into, you just cant go wrong with zelda. This is a game you would want to buy, its a zelda game, you cant really rent it, it must be owned.
It kinda has the ocarina of time feel to it. Maybe its the combination of music, sound effects, and graphics that make you feel like you're playing an actual continuation of the N64 series. Wind Waker was a great game in itself but didn't have that Zelda feel that you saw in the N64 Zelda games. Wind Waker was more of a side note to the series but this game really picks up the slack. I give it a five out of five. Its a great game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A really good port of a really bad game. Developer Software Creations were tasked with bringing Double Dragon 3 The Arcade Game to the Genesis and in all honesty they did a very good job. In fact, I would say it's actually better due to it playing and moving MUCH smoother then the incredibly choppy arcade version. With that said the game is still terrible and definitely the worst entry in the series. What absolutely destroys the game and makes it almost unplayable is the fact that each time you hit an enemy they have a second or two of invincibility before you can hit them again. So imagine that through the entire game. Yeah, not fun at all. The only real bright spot is the game can be completed in 20-25 minutes tops so you won't have to suffer long. Only recommended if you're a huge fan of the series and need every entry of the series in your collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A virtual tour, NOT a game. After completing the game, I say it was greatly over-hyped. Yeah, the world is well-detailed, it's nifty how much you can interact with the environment... Yadda, yadda, yadda. The graphics and extras are top notch, but the game itself is severely lacking. Designers should make the game fun first, THEN add in all of the extras. Not vice-versa.
Easily 95% of the actual game is hunting for an obscure NPC who knows a little about a clue, who then points you on another vector, and so on. You MIGHT get ONE action sequence per game day, on average. And when you finally DO see some action, it's incredibly easy, and over too short. Other than a few bosses, most thugs go down with a single jump kick. Even the 70 person battle only took me two tries.
If a game doesn't have plenty of action, it should make up for it in plot. Shenmue doesn't. Normally, I don't mind dialogue-heavy games, but only if the people have something interesting to say. The vast majority of dialogue is: "Have you seen *blah*?" "No, but *so-and-so* might know about that."
In other words, Shenmue is lacking in both action and plot, but it has a bunch of extras. Rent it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best console that is out right now. Okay, I don't have this system, I don't have an Xbox and I don't have a PS2, but I've played them all and this one is definately the best. If you aren't thinking about the games that a system has and you are just thinking about the system itself, Xbox is the best. But most people buy game systems for the games, and this system has a lot of good games that you can only get for Gamecube. This system has tons of classic Nintendo games like Mario, Zelda and stuff (Mario Kart Double Dash is one of the best games ever!). It also has Pikmin (another really good game) and plenty of other good games.
PS2 or Xbox fans might argue that this system can't play DVD's or listen to music, but how many people do you know that buy video game systems to watch DVD's on? I don't know any. If you like shooting games you will probably like Xbox the best, and if you like one on one fighting games you will probably like PS2 the best, but if you just like good games, get this system. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best Zelda's yet. I rate this Zelda up at the top along with the Zelda put out for N64 The Occarina of Time, and Majora's Mask. It gives a new spin on link though, instead of him being a young pre-teen child like character, he's portrayed more as a teenager of about 14-15 in this game. I think as with all Zelda games, the team who designed this one did a bang up job it's another one of those games that you could play over and over again even if you're not a fan of Zelda. The battle system and potions and collecting of jars etc is the same in this game just as in any other Zelda game, the only thing I really find to be drastically different is the twilight aspect of it and the "transforming." Zelda for those of you who might have never played is a more structured quest style RPG, if you like structured as opposed to open end playing this is the game for you! Zelda has a lot to offer as an RPG as far as the story goes, I found that surprises and twists in the plot were pulled off very well, and overall I was impressed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Dreamcast WILL be around for a while. I have already written a review of the Dreamcast but now that I actually bought the console, I have a few things to add.
Many gamers are worried that the Dreamcast is a dying platform. But when I was buying it at Best Buy, I was deciding whether or not to get the two year replacement plan. My mom made a comment that it would be very hard to find in two years because Sega will stop making them. Then the cashier says,"Why would they stop making them now? Everyone's buying it." If the Dreamcast is selling in Oxnard, California, it should be selling anywhere. More people buying the console means more people buying the games. More people buying the games means more developers making the games. The Dreamcast will be around longer than most of us think. With amazing graphics(the PS2's graphics aren't that much better), fun games, comforatble controller, and a price tag which is one third the PS2's price(even the accessories are cheaper), it is the best ... I have ever spent. The Dreamcast has replaced the PS One as my favorite console to date. Pick one up today. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Needle in a Hay Stack. SEAGA!!!!WHY????? If your looking at this item here at amazon around 12/9 your wodering why this item is not only out of stock but may be discontinued. The answer lies in SEGA's incredibly stupid marketing plans by not making nearly enough games to meet demand. This game had been totally soled out across the entire country! There isn't a single one left. Its just like the idiotic mistake of sony to not even come close to making enough PS2's on release. Its gonna be at least a month until this game becomes easy to find! ... YOU SEGA! Yea it sounds corny but its true! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
3rd Party Batteries. There is a reason why people are on the fence with 3rd party batteries - this one is no exception. I'll just say don't be a dumb ass like I was at the time and get one of these. Get it from Nintendo to be sure. This half-ass battery is what I like to describe as GAR-BITCH. It will hold a charge, but will die out within two or three hours. The screwdriver sucks too. The material just doesn't bode well with sweaty hands, which is natural for a human. Hell in fact, the material makes your hands sweaty and glossy! Also, I reviewed this item before; just not sure why the review 'disappeared'. Anyway, avoid making a dire mistake, like I did. That is all. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Durable Challenge. Having never played The Lost Vikings before, my first encounter with it on the GBA has proved intriguing and challenging, although often perplexing. This is a game of successive levels with new puzzles to solve on each level where you learn as you go, often learning very slowly! Information on how to play is sparsely outlined in the manual, though hints are provided in early levels of the game through the use of "?" symbols here and there. I think the game's playability for new players would have benefited either from more "?" symbols in succeeding levels or from more detailed hints in the documentation. As it is, for new players like myself the game is a very challenging series of puzzles that will not soon wear out. Solving the puzzles requires patience and persistence but solving them does give a great sense of satisfaction and accomplishment; maneuvering the Vikings is fun, and it is a game whose enjoyment will prove durable.
Though be aware before purchasing that the genre classification for this game is "puzzle" and the difficulty level is, in my estimation, "hard." Even though this is a port of an old 16 bit game, on the GBA the graphics are excellent, the sound is good ... and well, hey, it's a Blizzard game! The Lost Vikings has taken over my GBA and I am delighted! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worms in 3d. Thats what this is, much like mario 64 was mario in 3d. First off, it is a little bit of a mixed bag, especially if you're a fan of armageddon like me. The main 2 complaints i had(not dealbreakers or anything, but still, significant) were the overtweaking of the weapons and the inability to name your team.
(I'm playing GCN for reference)
Anyway, at the 8% I've unlocked so far, it has as much content as most ps2 games, and is great, great fun.
The weapons that used to be so uber-destructive and easy to overshoot the entire map have taken a turn. Now it almost looks like a cartoon bazooka is spitting out the bullet in front of you. A good effort at balancing, but overbalanced if you ask me.
The team thing I'm not sure on, maybe that'll be unlockable later as well. At any rate, still the best buy you'll get for $30 new!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Actually quite good. The Looney Tunes have had a spotty history on the Genesis. I hated the Bug Bunny: Double Trouble game and Taz: Escape from Mars was just okay. This one however got it right and delivered nice graphics and decent gameplay.
There are 7 levels, each one set up as a different cartoon with it's own title. You'll recognise most of the locations if you are familar with the Looney Tunes cartoons. Your mission is to catch that awful Tweety and devour him. But loads of painful and dangerous obstructions lie in your way.
As a platformer, it's hardly the best but the bright colors and sense of humor will distract you enough. I'd give it a go, even if you are a serious game and regard it as too much of a kiddies game.
Graphics A
Sound B+
Gameplay B
Lasting Appeal B- | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
DC Keyboard. I have to say that if your looking for the official SEGA keyboard to work wit the DREAMCAST browser and other SEGA NET titles this is it guys. It matches the color of the console so you guys won't be mismatching; because you know that the girls don't like that right? Now, this is an excellent keyboard it worked very well for me in Quake 3 Arena. If you guys are ever online and your losing to DVL well its me :) I bought it used at a really great price (less than 10 dollars) I recommend buying it used since the quality of the keyboard is just as good as the original. Well, good luck with your gaming guys. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Coolest Game on Earth. I was so excited to hear this game was coming out this year. The hard hitting nature of the game endured and I am pleased at many of the new features. I do like the game very much and think it will provide many hours of enjoyment. The new five on five feature is cool and with the bigger rink it feels more natural. There are also lots of new intricacies regarding Franchise mode.
Many people I have spoken with regarding the previous '02 & '03 versions of the game complained about Hitz not being "real" or close enough to the actual NHL. Well, Duh! I think that was the point. It was supposed to make hockey fun to play while still retaining some resemblance to the "real" of the NHL. 3 on 3 was fine with me because the game was about fun. Hitz wasn't, and still isn't for the most part, trying to copy the sport exactly; where's the fun in that? If you want to watch an NHL game buy some tickets. If you want to play "real" hockey get your can off the couch and grab a stick. So, my recommendation to you all is to buy this game, but respect what it's trying to do. I also think I will still play my 2002 and 2003 versions often. Something that's not all that common with those OTHER NHL games out there when the season is over. Go Avalanche!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Try it, you'll like it. Friends,
Admittedly Sega has had past failures - such as 32X and Sega CD. Combined with Playstation 1's success, I originally ignored the Dreamcast and decided to go with PS2, without even giving the Dreamcast a fair look. Luckily I didn't buy a PS2. One day (3 weeks before PS2 lauch date), it struck me that all about owning a system are the games. What kind of games do you like to play the most? What kind of games do you go to the arcade for? Do you want to bring the arcade feeling at home? I love Arcade games. That's why I took a look at which console would produce the most high quality arcade type games. The decision was simple - Sega would for Dreamcast.
Try it, and you'll see that the Dreamcast graphics are better than the Playstation2. Even though you'll say that Playstation2's games are first generation - it still should have been better considering that Playstation2 is a more "powerful" machine and came out at a later date. ... Take a look at the REVIEWS and then make the decision up for yourself. Under the reviews, look at the graphics and movies.
Try it, you'll like it. Don't buy a DC because you couldn't get a Playstation2, buy it because it is a better system. It doesn't hurt that It costs half of a PS2. Just a last word - don't believe all this hype Sony is generating. Honestly research both systems and make the best decision for yourself. I did... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than expected. There's not many new games coming out for the GBA these days, and there's even fewer that are anything close to above average. Now I know what you're thinking, another RPG on the GBA? Yes, the only difference is that Summon Night is incredibly easy to get into and pick up and play, even if you're not usually into RPG's. It's been out for a while overseas, and thanks to Atlus (who also recently brought over Super Robot Taisen for the GBA, and the sequel to that is well on it's way) this return to the roots of classic RPG gaming can be enjoyed on the GBA. Graphically it's nothing special and looks like a first generation Super NES game, but the involving and lengthy story, innovative battle system, and addictive gameplay set Summon Night apart from most of the pack of RPG's that populate the GBA. It's better than expected and definitely worth picking up for RPG fans still holding on to their GBA's, and even some DS owners may want to give it a look. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Codes are difficult to find. The device itself works properly, I had no trouble loading it into a dualslot DS Lite and plugging in a game. It doesn't come with a cable that will connect it to USB or any software.
As an avid Pokemon player, what I was really looking for with this thing was a way to trigger special event and legendary pokemon, since these were limited time events that I missed. That's where I found the big problem; the codes for this thing are difficult, if not impossible, to find. Your standard AR code is formatted like this; (xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx) and the Xploder only takes codes that are formatted like this (xxxxxxxxxxxx)- a 12-digit code, instead of a 16-digit code. I can't get the system to do what I want without the codes I need. And the codes I need simply don't exist in the Xploder's format.
Bottom line: don't waste your money. ARs are significantly more expensive, yes, but those will at least get the job done. I give them two stars because it is a working device that does not destroy your game, and works with the DS Lite's GBA dualslot; but the codes I needed simply aren't out there, which renders the thing unusable. Unfortunately, I'll be selling mine and buying an AR instead. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An utterly awful review I wrote 4 years ago. "Very fun but very frustrating"
Virtua Tennis is a simple and fun tennis game that anyone can pick up and play. However, there are two major problems with the game. They are the computer AI and the overly difficult challenges near the end of the game.
Gameplay: 7
Virtua Tennis has three different modes of play in which you can play both singles and doubles matches. In Arcade mode you basically play five tennis games. If you want to move on to the next opponent you must beat the current one. If you lose one match you are eliminated. In the Exhibition mode you just play one game with the players and court of your choosing. In the World Circuit mode you must travel the world and play matches of increasing difficulty. There are also training stages. In these you must do things like knock bowling pins down and smash boxes off of the court.
There are only two buttons in Virtua Tennis. The A button button is a regular shot and the B button is a lob shot. Lobbing hardly ever works. About 90% of the time you try a lob shot your opponent will smash an impossibly hard to hit shot back in your face. You can also dive for the ball. This almost never works. If you are lucky enough to be able to hit the ball when you dive it will usually go out or leave a very easy shot for your opponent.
At first there are eight players to choose from. By playing through the World Circuit you can unlock eight more. Each of them have their own strengths and weaknesses. While some of the players, like Tim Henman and Mark Philippoussis, are fairly well known, none of them are huge superstars. I really don't care about that though.
There are also ten courts to choose from. There are four different court surfaces that play quite differently. This is a very nice feature because your strategy slightly changes depending on what surface you are playing on.
Virtua Tennis can be very addictive. It is easy to sit down and spend many hours with this game. I found it hard to put down the controller after playing.
One flaw in the game is the computer AI. When you are playing the computer it seems like most of the time they have a pattern. Whatever side of the court you hit the ball from the computer usually hits it to the other side. I frequently found myself sprinting to the other side of the court before the computer player would even hit the ball. Your computer partner in doubles is even worse. He simply doesn't do his job. I have felt like throwing the controller through my TV screen many times because my partner would just stand there and let the ball pass him. The computer will also sometimes lunge into your side of the court to hit the ball.
Another thing I don't like about the game is how absurdly hard it is to get some of the special outfits. I have spent about five hours trying to get one of them but I still have not been able to do it. It's so frustrating it has actually given me a headache before.
Graphics: 8
Overall the graphics in Virtua Tennis are good. The courts are incredibly realistic looking and the players are pretty well done even though their reactions repeat frequently. The audience looks very bad when you see them up close. The backgrounds don't look very good either. The court looks so good that you probably won't often notice these things.
Music and Sound: 5
The music in Virtua Tennis is awful. You hear the same terrible rock music constantly while you play. It seems like it is the same music playing over and over again.
The sound is better. The noise the ball makes when it is hit sounds realistic. Each player makes a different sounding grunt. The announcer does nothing but announce the score after every point. Luckily there are no commentators.
Length: 6
The length of the game is fairly short. The World Circuit should probably take a few days to complete and the Arcade mode can be beaten in less than ten minutes.
Replay Value: 9
The game is so fun that it can be played over and over again without getting boring. I have played the World Circuit through twice and enjoyed it both times. It might start to get a little easy after a while though.
Overall: 7
Virtua Tennis is a good game with a few faults. It is definitely worth the price it now has. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A "must-play" for every lover or RPG games. Awesome game. It's dommage that the version I bought only had the cartridge, it would have been very nice to have the box as well (I'm a fan of collectibles!). For some strange reasons this game is so very underrated, but it's one of the best RPG games ever created. Each character design and psychological design is wonderfully thought; dialogues are catchy, and they help the player follow the game plot as good as possible. There also are a couple of side-quests (more like optional quests) sided to the main plot, which makes the game ever more amazing. Considered one of the best of this genre, the game also has a very good graphic solution (also calculating the platform!) and the evocations and battleplay are really well done. Musics, menus, icons and game settings and saving options are magnificent. Sometimes dialogues get a bit long, but for us lovers of RPGs this can't be but a good feature right? Some even more awesome feature is also the possibility of play both teams of characters: the "good side" and the "bad side" in this game are practically upsided-down in the second chapter (Golden Sun: the Lost Age, which I also strongly recommend). Once the game is finished, it's possible to register a code to be put in the second game stats in the beginning, to be able to continue some more special events in the second chapter. Best game ever!! Strongly recommended!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THIS THING IS FRIGGIN AWESOME. Man I wish I had this back in the day. I never knew it existed til I did some shopping on here recently. With this thing you can edit/create your own pokemon! it works with red/blue/yellow/gold/silver/crystal. No codes to enter just go in and edit. Very easy and straight to the point. You can change your name, your rival's name, add/edit iteams, get all badges, enable fly and more! Creating my own pokemon was lots of fun. The best thing to do is pick the weak pokemon and give them crazy moves. I can't wait to watch them in action on Pokemon Stadium!! I can now say I have the infamous "Pikablu". This does work on Super Gameboy I had to hit the "colorize" button a few times for it to work but it does!! So glad this wasn't a gameboy color only cartridge!! Thank you for reading I hope this was helpful. Please check out my show on youtube [...] | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An IMMENSELY fun game! . Hey, I am 13 years old and a girl, and I saw this game at a used-books store, and thought it looked really fun, so I thought I would get it here, since I had a gift card here.
Well, let me tell you, I am NOT disappointed! There is never NOT anything to do here! You can milk your cows, water and harvest crops, collect eggs from your chickens, fish, dig for treasure, pick mushrooms and flowers to sell, or just about ANYTHING! ~you can also cook like a million different dishes, which is awesome.
You start with just a normal cow and a dog, but over time your farm grows as you expand in livestock and mula$$! You must plan out how our farm will be, and your decisions affect everything! What you say and do matters, as well as who you choose for your husband and raising your little boy.
I totally reccomend this game for everyone, it is easy to learn how to play, appropriate for all ages, and really cute! Anyone can have fun playing this game, it is great! ^^ | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great experience, but. Overall, this is a great collection for someone looking for all of these games in one place. It has its issues, but it delivers on what it promises: that blue guy that shoots other robots.
The button issue that's been mentioned multiple times is definitely a downer: it's a little tough to get used to. However, it's made up for by the fact that these games are crazy difficult, and at times mind-boggling. And on top of all of that, YOU CAN SAVE THEM via the save cartridges. Having played 2 and 4 on the original NES, the password function usually led to having to write down and remember long codes or buttons that made no sense, just so you would never have to deal with Quick Man again.
Of the 8, the gem is Mega Man 2: arguably one of the best games on the original NES. The other games are great for their own reasons as well, though 8 is just weird (the anime cut scenes, the soccer/football element, etc.) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Played it but Never Completed It. First off I have never finished the entire game. That is one of the only things I dislike about this game, it takes forever to finish. Over all though I do like the game.
Pros:
-Fun
-Perfect for kids
-The plot is ok but it is hard to win all the animals without... cheating.
-Colorful
-Character is cute :)
-Gives a sense of pride
Cons:
-When it is evening it is hard to see
-It takes forever to complete
I have had this game forever and I have played it to chapter 3 but then there was a glith and I had to start over. I have never gotten it that far again.
As I had said above there are a lot of little extra animals to win but you have to befriend everybody which involves some looking up to see what people like. You also are able to win extra tools and nic-knacks from the other townspeople. But I have never been able to get anything except the cat. The game is fun and sometimes addicting but after hours of playing and not getting very far it gets a bit boring.
Casey | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Entertaining. I just bought this game about a week ago and Its great to just play through and relax. The graphics I think are pretty much average compared to any other gamecube game. One thing I thought was amazing is they actually have a cartoon playing briefly during the game and the picture was crystal clear. I think its worth the money if you can get it on sale like I did. But if you spend more than 15-20 dollars on it you may be disappointed. Check your local ToysRUs. Another plus if you have any children is that there is a separate mode for them as well thats timed to be an hour long. Mostly the game is walking around through rooms finding items but some mini games are included as well. Happy gaming :). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Thrird Party Control. I really soemtimes can never tell when a good controller can come from a third party company. Largely, because most of those controllers are never suggested by the regular companies. That is where Mad Catz really has those major companies going in circles. This controller for the Nintendo Gamecube is very simple and easy to operate. It is also a bit smaller in size, but carries out very well. There aren't any fault with this controller. I like it because it is inexpensive, and convient, especially if you can't consider another partner to play with for a Nintendo original Gamecube controller. This is a real must buy.
Price: A-
Convience: B 1/2+
Overall: B+ | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great. If you like the Resident Evil games, meaning you like puzzles, exploring, finding out gruesome corporation secrets, killing zombies and marveling at graphics and the creativity of this franchise, you'll get your needs satisfied with this one! This game stars Rebecca and Billy who team up, and have to find their way out of...guess...a mansion. This one tells you what went down before Resident Evil 1. The worst monster is the Leech Man, and he is a pain in the arse, he killed me more then anything, because you have to throw dumb burning wine bottles at him, and mostly miss and he runs at you, and it's hard to get distance so you can deploy a burn bottle, he's a jerk, other then him, the whole game is fun. I didn't need a walkthrough with this, unlike RE1. The puzzles can be figured out, after some simple thought. It comes on 2 discs, and is a must play for any Resident Evil horror fan. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Works with the Nintendo Revolution aswell. Most of my thoughts have already been expressed in previous customer reviews, and they are all true in my opinion aswell. However, it is also important to note that this will be compatible with the GC ports on the Next-Gen system, The "Revolution". Note that this is a codename: the real name will be revealed at E3 on May 9-12, 2006. The revolution plays gamecube games out-of-the-box with the traditional two-handed controller. It features four gamecube controller port, aswell as two gamecube memory card ports.
Source:IGN interview with Satoru Iwata by Matt Casamassina September 12, 2005
Date of posting: March 26, 2006 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Thrilling and Adventrous Game. Have you ever picked up a video game that you really enjoyed and could not put down? Well this is one of those most thrilling games. The object of this game is to capture all 250 pokemon to fill up your pokedex which indicates how many pokemon you've captured and seen(you will earn it in the game).
In the beginning of the game you start out talking with Prof. Oak (a pokemon researcher) about pokemon and what the object of the game is. You meet up with Gary(your rival) and you pick your first pokemon out of three(Chikorita,Cyndaquil,and Totodile).Then you are off on your journey from city to city capturing pokemon and battling pokemon trainers. It's an exciting game and I highly recommend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun new type of Nintendo game. Graphics: 8.5/10
Presentation: 9/10
Sound/Music: 10/10
Gameplay: 9.5/10
Lasting Appeal: 9/10
Replay Value: 8.5/10
Total: 9.1/10
This game is awesome. It may look boring, but there's so much to do and so much to explore it always stays fun. The graphics are so realistic when you zoom out all the way, but look kinda cartoonish if you zoom in. The presentation is pretty cool. The sounds and music are probably the best quality of the game. The music is catchy and fun, and the sounds are perfect. The gameplay would be a 10/10, but it kinda gets frusturating when the giant monsters kill a whole bunch of Pikmin. This game is pretty long, and probably takes about 20-25 hours to complete. The lasting appeal is an 8.5/10 because you might want to go back through the game and see if you can complete it faster. I highly recommend this game to any Gamecube owner. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good all around game. This is a great game for gamers who have a half hour a day, at least. When I was still trying to beat it, I played an hour a day for about two weeks. I think it's a good mix of driving, shooting, hand-to-hand combat, and adventure. I thought playing it as Niobe was much harder for the last part of the last mission, but I think all around it's harder as ghost. The hacking mode offers a fun activity if you wan't to test your skills as a amateur hacker, but it only took me an hour to figure out what I think is everything. The only problem I had with this game was playing as Ghost in the power plant, when you have to give Niobe cover with the sniper rifle, because when playing as Niobe, that part is not very hard, even without Ghost's cover. Same with the sewers as either character, in Abyss, you have to kill two snipers to protect someone. I found this strangely challenging. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good but could have been a lot better. I'm gonna make this review short and simply say check out UMK3, its really like an improved version of this game.
This game has good graphics, good music, and decent character selection. You can play as the 2 boss characters with some kinda cheat during the options menu, that's a plus. But the game is just to weak by comparison. It lacks a lot of little things Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 has to offer. The gameplay isn't bad but with some better control options that could have really been improved.
Its not a horrible game, but there are better ones like UMK3 and also other games out there that would make more sense of your time! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Possibly the Best Mario Kart Yet. When I first heard that there was going to be a handheld Mario Kart, I almost jumped out of my seat and yelled in joy. Mario Kart: Super Circuit has lived up to all those expectations and more.
The character models were taken straight out of the N64 version, and at times, almost look better. The backgrounds look like a slightly modified version of the SNES game, but they still fit in perfectly with the game. Also, unlike the SNES game, sharp turns actually look sharp, with the body leaning and smoke coming from the tires.
MKSC makes great use of the GBA's Mode 7 scrolling capabilities, which, for the less enlightened of us, means that the background is actually turning, not the character. Without this ability, the game would need to be fully 3D, which I'm not sure the GBA's processor can actually handle.
In addition to the new levels, MKSC includes the 20 classic levels from the original, Super ario Kart. The cast of characters remains the same as in the N64 version, and are still just as good.
The multiplayer mode is possibly the best part of the game. It has 4-player link-up capabilities, with the normal battle, Grand Prix, and Match Race. You can also trade your ghosts with friends, effectively training yourself fro your next race with him (or her, whatever the case may be).
All this and more make Mario Kart: Super Circuit easily one of the top 3 GBA games (along with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, and I'm not sure what else), and possibly the best Mario Kart yet | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good for a starter system. I just got one of these for Christmas and it's a pretty nice bag. I can fit the Gamecube, cords and 2 controllers inside, and 2 games in the front pouch. If you didn't need the controllers inside you could stack up probably 6 games on top of the system. There's an elastic web-net in the front pocket that must be for holding manuals or memory cards, would have been nice to have one on inside of lid to hold cards, or a zipper pocket on top of lid. And I just noticed there is a "shelf" you can fold down over the system to keep the controllers from banging against it | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Reasons Why You Should Play Windwaker. I had seen my friend playing Windwaker and I'd seen commercials for it. My excitement had grown over time and when I actually played it, I thought it was the best game I'd ever played, which is still true.
-I love story parts in video games; they make the game more interesting. In Windwaker, the story parts were great.
-I thought the idea of sailing was very unique. Other games have sailing, but not with the same effects or importance to the game.
-There are so many more side quests that even after you finish the game, you'll still have many hours of playing time.
-The actual game play was awesome! The bosses (although a couple weren't as difficult as others) were really cool, the dungeons they were in were great, and the graphics were very realistic.
I could sit here and try to think of something I didn't like about Windwaker, but that would be a waste of time. Don't hesitate...buy Windwaker. You won't regret it. You'll also realize how good the other Zelda games are, and who knows...you might get hooked. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A descent home port of an arcade game. Sunset Riders for the Sega Genesis is one game I would recommend for your Sega Genesis collection. While it is not like the arcade version, it is a good game. The game primarily is set up slightly different than the arcade because you can only play as two different characters instead of the four players that the arcade version offers. Secondly, this game only allows up to two players instaed of four players. The stages are constructed differently too. In the arcade version, you would face a boss at the end of each most of the stages & there were no bonus stages. In the Genesis version the first stage, you rescue a woman, the second, you face a boss, then play a bonus stage, & so on. The only major disappointment is the lack of sounds that this version has. The arcade had more voices in it, where the Genesis only got a few of the sounds & voices found in the arcade. However, this game is harder to find than most, so it will generally cost more than usual. If you find it cheap, my recommendation is to pounce on it. I seriously recommend this game if you're a collector. It is fun to play as well. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
More than just a boring farm game, trust me. As soon as you read the description for this game, I know what you'll be thinking. "How could running a farm ever be interesting? This game sounds boring!" Well, you couldn't be more wrong!
The game is set on an old farm that is about to be taken over by a big and powerful business if you don't do something to stop it! Now, it is up to you, with the help of your cute partner, to save this farm! The game invloves a lot of growing crops and taking care of animals, but it has so much more than that too! There are so many places to explore, like the grassland, forest, cliff, mountain, and village. You can also visit the mainland and go to the mall, theater, aquarium, and more! There are so many different events that happen too! You never know when you might be stuck working in the pouring rain, or sick all day with a fever. And make sure you are ready for an earthquake, or for your partner to get injured! The more you talk with and give gifts to your partner and the villagers, the more you develope relationships with them! When you start playing this game, you will find yourself unable to wait until the next day to find out what will happen and what you will be able to do and find! Every day brings new challenges and new side quests and items to add to your farming experience! It never gets boring because there is always new stuff to do! You could even end up getting married and having kids!
The only thing this game really lacks is battle. If you are someone that only enjoys war games, then this is certainly not for you! But to everyone else, you will not regret buying this game! Even if you already have another Harvest Moon game, you will still find that this game offers new challenges and a brand new storyline! Don't think of this as a game of farming, think of it as a game of life, that just happens to take place on a farm! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Repetitive combat, WAY too much backtracking, and slow moving dialogue. This game had potential, and artistically it's very well done, but it quickly becomes a chore to play:
- Repetitive combat: there are only a limited number of unique enemies, with much of the "variety" created by simply changing colors/stats of previous bad guys. There are a few combinations of attacks that defeat most enemies, so most of the battles are fought the same way.
- Uninspired level design: players are forced to walk back and forth across levels in order to complete quests, even though one time through a level would be plenty for many people. One level is comprised solely of battles, which are the most monotonous part of the game.
- Slow dialogue: the dialogue is often so slow as to be painful to click through. And I know it's only Mario, but even with low expectations the story leaves a lot to be desired.
- Frustrating badge system: Even if you only ever select badge point increases when leveling up, you will never have enough badge points to wear all the badges you want (not to mention the ones you don't care too much about). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game is one hard game. I played as every team and lost 18 straight games in a row. No games went into over time or anything. I played with every team and yet still lost. This all happened on the easy mode which is the easiest level. The game is a good game even though I can not get past the first team on the first game. The game has extra plays you can choose from by choosing the Y button. You move the position of your players using the X button. The A button is to throw the ball. The X button is to pass the ball. The R button is for Turbo when runing. The B button helps you to tackle the other team. You can also choose a whole bunch of different Stadiums to play in. I do not know about all the teams you play because I cannot beat the first board and play against the same team all the time.
It is not that hard to score in the game. The problem is defense. It is almost impossiable to stop the computer from scoring. The computer will find a way to score a touchdown on almost any time it gets the ball.
It does not matter what team I play as the computer scores a touch down about 95 percent of the time it has the ball. You can change the quarters from 2 minutes to 5 minutes or any where in between. However if you change the time limit the computer just plays better and harder and wins anyway. I know I tried changing the time limit of each quarter from 2 to 5 minutes each and lost any way on easy.
If the game was easier I would rate it five stars instead of four. If you can ever beat the first team well you are much better than I am.
The game also have all kind of neat weather feathers. You can make the weather rainy or cloudy. You can play at day or night time. You can play in the fog. The weather feather is really nice. It does not matter what weather condition you play in. No matter what weather condition you play in the computer plays well and will beat you on easy. It happens to me all the time.
I have the Gamecube NFL Blitz 2003 addition of this game. What a hard, hard game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best Zelda game since the original. I've been a fan of the Zelda series my entire life and I can honestly say Wind Waker is tied with the original Legend of Zelda (NES) for my favorite Zelda game. Like many gamers, I didn't like the cartoony look at first but it grew on me and now I love it.
The gameplay is fun and more than a little addictive, the story is great and the dungeons are cool. As far as the game being set on the ocean instead of on land, it's not necessarily better or worse, just different and it would be boring if it was always the same in every game.
I don't want to give too much away but the final battle was awesome and much better than the one in Ocarina of Time(or probably any other Zelda game for that matter). Hopefully Nintendo will make many more Zelda games in the future but if not, they couldn't have ended it better. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great graphics, but where's the fun. At first sight the game looks fantastic. However, upon playing it, it gets more boring with every inning. First of all, you don't have any control over your defensive players aside from positioning them before the pitch. Once the ball is in play, all fielding is automatic. You only select the base to throw to once the ball is fielded. Secondly, many of the throws are entirely unrealistic. Pitchers backhand a ball and then jumping, firing a laser to first while in mid air on a slow roller back to the mound? Hitting is equally ridiculous. You need to hold the R button, position the circle where you think the ball will be, and release when you want to swing. Most of the time your either early or late. And how about a home run derby, or batting practice. This game has none of it. The sound is poor at best. The graphics are good, except for the lollypop throws the outfielders make to the infield. Your trying to tell me Griffy Jr. can't throw a pea to second from mid-center? If you buy a game for looks, buy this. If you want to play the game, wait for something better to come along. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A very solid 2D adventure, even today. This game was one of the first Castlevania titles to appear on the GameBoy Advance. It boldly decided to stay 2D in a time when the main Castlevania series was taking it's chances in the 3D realm. Circle of The Moon is a big adventure for such a small cartridge, yet it can be taken on in perfect bite-sized portions on the go. If you own DS or DS Lite and are looking to get into GBA games, this is the perfect place to start. This is one of the very best titles the GBA had to offer in its day. If this is something you're looking to buy, you should also pick up <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Castlevania-Double-Pack/dp/B000CC196K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Castlevania Double Pack</a>. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Must have for GameCube Owners. I love this game, I love it so much I have it for XBOX too. The reason I have it for the Cube too is the fact it offers Mario Characters too, namely Peach, Luigi and Mario. Honestly, it's a nice addition for Gamecube owners as the other systems dont' offer any mascot players, but I'll tell you up front the different characters don't play any differently from the regular basketball players so don't expect anything from that regard.
Wouldn't it have been great seeing Mario heat up and turn red like he does on his classic Mario games? Maybe some special Nintnedo"ish" dunks that only Mario or Princess Peach could pull off? Maybe an added touch of a basket catching fire or having princess Peach float through the air to reach the rim like she does in her Mario expeditions. These characters are for visuals only, they do the same dunks and moves as every other player in the game, so don't expect anything different from that regard. Mind you, most people wont' care, seeing these guys go up against Iverson, Shaq, Kobe and old school players is a comedic treat for Nintnedo fans.
This game is well worth the price of admission and I consider it to be the best multiplayer game to ever hit the shelf. With 3 other game controllers, you can have up to 4 human players at once. Online would have been nice for Gamecube owners, but the ultra long street challenge mode and mutiplayer options will keep you busy for sometime. The street Challenge mode takes you through an extensive season to get your created player up to speed. You can earn new workout clothes, new jerseys, new socks, new shoes, new hairstyles, new jewelery, new hairstyles, and even change your body style. You can even go the female route if you want, it's a pretty extensive customization option the game offers for your pleasure.
As with the PS2 and XBOX versions of the game, the game has a wagon load of current NBA Players and old school. As with many, a massive disappointment is the absence of Michael Jordan in Vol 3. Amazingly Jordan was all through Volume 2 so many are surprised not to see him in Vol 3, I guess it had to do with licensing issues. Bummer. But if you can forgive that, the lineup is very extensive, so don't cry. Good music tuneage, annoying announcer as always, tremendous graphics, players look amazing, and the vast amount of trick moves, dunks, venues for the courts are extensive, you won't be disappointed. Buy this game if you own a Gamecube, you won't regret it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yo! Stop hating. Actually, I would give this 3 1/2 stars. The thing is, it's medicore, has middling graphics, average repetitive gameplay, and can be tough to beat. So it's not that much fun in single player. But where it shines is multiplayer! I can't tell you how fun it is to hook up with some of your friends and unload on all the baddies in this game. Added bonuses are the guns and stuff you can pick up. Final Fight games were always meant to be played with a friend, just like the Double Dragon games before it. Get it if you've got friends and controllers; pass it if you're a lonely gamer with no friends. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cheap frames, have super glue handy. The lens's are fine, I guess they do what they say, but the frame broke withing 7 days. The frame cracked above the right lens. I figured no big deal and just super glued it. Another 8 days went by and now the left side cracked. More super glue needed. The frame is also incredibly tight around the ears and is hard to wear past a couple of hours. I let my coworker borrow them, she's got the smallest head I've seen and even she had discomfort after a couple of hours.
I'm just disappointed as these glasses have never left my desk. I have a pair of 8 dollar pugs I bought at a chevron 3 years ago that still hold up just fine. They've been through dirt biking, water skiing, hiking and beer drinking. I think gunnar ought to drop the price by 50 percent at least and be honest that these are just cheap 'made in china' glasses. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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