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Slave Zero-- not bad/not good. In all my years of gaming, I can truly say FINALLY that Sega has a good shooting/Doom/whatever game. The problem is you can't really aim that well without getting shot about fifty times. The multiplayer is average; online-capability would've been sweet. All in all, the graphics are, like any other Dreamcast game worth its salt, breathtaking. The sounds are nice, with explosions and speaking roles (not too bad voice acting, if I might add) however, the gameplay tends to wear thin and becomes stale after about three weeks. But thy'll be the best spent three weeks of your life. Get it. Now. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sega's Best RPG. This is by far Sega's best RPG. There are others such as the Evolution series and Skies of Arcadia but this one is the best. Let's start with the battle system. The battles are entertaining and make you want to fight everything that you pass. It's a 3-d turned based system and you can use combos or single critical hits. The battles get even better with the more people you have in your party. The graphics are incredible even in the battles, everywhere. At key parts of the story it has voices and text. The magic system is another winner. You have mana eggs and you can master the mana egg with one person and then switch to another person and it's stilled mastered. This is a great feature and allows each character to have variety of magic. The story line seem interesting, but I have not beaten the game yet and do not know the full excitement of the story, but of what I have seen so far it's going to be good. There are many more features to this game and if I explain anymore this review will be long and winded, so I finish by saying buy this game and enjoy the many features it has to offer. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Medal of Honor Frontline definitely hits the mark. I would have given this game a five, but it's control keeps me from giving it the best score. But don't worry, you'll get used to it. Still, what it lacks in control, it makes up for in the overall game experience. Remember the opening scene from Saving Private Ryan? Don't worry, you'll get to experience it all over again in the opening sequence of Frontline...and if you have a nice surround sound system, all I can say is make sure you tell the neighbors before you play because the sound is beautiful. Bullets fly, bombs go off uncomfortably close and in the meantime your fellow soldiers are being blasted into oblivion. Alright, the graphics aren't the greatest but the game is sure to satisfy those who wan't a shooter and for all you WWII fans. One other negative would have to be the missions you are put in. It seems unrealistic that you would have to fend off entire squads of soldiers by yourself...but hey, it is a game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Over rated, yea right. If your a fan of the Zelda series, Ilusion of Gaia and other great RPG's who is looking for a new game to play than look no farther! This games awsome 32 bit graphics and great plot make it an instant classic. In the game you save a cursed vilage, save a merchant from thieves, battle with a pirate, all while trying to keep the threat of Alchamey from destroyig the world. Your weapons consist of an ax, sword, or wand, and your psynergey which comes from a mastery of one of the four elements. (earth, fire, wind, and water)
This is just the first part of the game and the continuation will come out some time in december of 2002. I highly recondmend this game to anyone who dosen't quit the first time they get stuck on a hard part of the game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not quite a FPS, But Nintendo re-invents itself AGAIN. I am an old school gamer (Someone who knows what an Atari 2600 is) and so I never judge a game by its graphics. Graphics are great to add to the feel of a game, this would be an understatement in Metroid Prime. The graphics are drop dead beautiful. Nintendo has re-invented itself so many times that it is hard to keep up. But this is what Nintendo fans around the World have come to expect! When I first wrote a review for this game, I did not realize that it would be one of the very top games in my collection. When I am showing friends and family my 'Cube, this is one that I use to show off the power of the little purple cube. Also Nintendo had dropped the price of this game to extremely cheap levels, DON'T MISS THIS GAME!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wrong product shipped. BUYER BEWARE!!!
I do not recommend this company. A game boy game bag was shipped instead of my Sega Genesis controller. When I contacted the company, I was told that did not have any Sega Genesis controllers left, so they shipped a Game Boy console carrying case. I thought this was the dumbest thing ever. They volunteered to refund me my money only after I returned the controller. It will cost more to return the controller than the purchase price. I kept the controller and decided to give them a poor rating as a warning to all.
VERY POOR SERVICE!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nintendo Gameboy Color. The first thing you need to know is that the physical color of this console does not matter unless you have a preference. All that matters is the condition of whatever console you are considering to order. Make sure you check the product description and probably in addition contact the seller to inquire as to whether you are getting a console that is in the claimed condition.
Now, about the Nintendo Gameboy Color, it is not backlit so you have to have light when playing. Also many of the games have internal batteries that need to be replaced every few years in order for the game to save your progress (such as on Pokmon or a similar game). Also to replace the batteries of these games you need a very unique screwdriver but there's about 200 different offers for them on amazon alone. I'm not saying this purchase is not worthwhile, I personally think the Nintendo Gameboy Color is amazing despite my fondness for more modern devices such as my 3ds. Because it is not backlit, it will take some getting used to if you are used to playing a more modern Nintendo system, but it's definitely worth it in my opinion. The colors are not as prominent as in any old ads you would find, but there are basic tones. It is very flat and two-dimensional to me, but I had been playing a 3ds for a few months before purchasing mine so it may just be that I've grown accustomed to a three-dimensional screen.
The batteries, depending on the brand of course, do not get used up very fast on account that the console is not backlit, and the console requires only two AA's. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best Game of The Year! - Sega Dreamcast. Sonic is back and in a whole new twist! Now Sonic can Grind on rails with his new SoapShoes... , swing from poles, and certain times in the game little animations will play which are unbelieveable smooth! The gameplay is tight and smooth with NO CAMERA problems! Sonic has improoved by far and he's been upgraded! The slick effect of the degree of quality makes you want to scream! He also comes with a new charicter named Shadow which wants to destroy the world, he knows of a wepon above the moon called the ECLIPSE CANNON and persuades to use it by telling Eggman his plan, but he needs a power source, while he is at it he also uses the source to Warp Time and Space with a move called "Chaos Speed", you want fast? Shadow escapes in Radical Highway from the military while Sonic is mistaken for Shadows frameing.
Sonic then catches up in a forest and fights with Shadow when shadow tells a bomb has been placed in the forest, if you don't pass within 8 minutes, byebye goes Sonikku! As each level progresses you go deeper in the sky which you eventually end up at a space station. Where every charicter shall meet. Sky Rail, Green Forest, City Escape, Mission Street, Radical Highway, Metal Harbor, Rooftop Alley, Egg Quarters, Prison Lane, Wild Canyon, and the famous level for Knuckles.. Pumkin Hill. Great but simple things make games like Sonic Adventure 2 the best game of the year. The charicters also talk very often in there Stages, like for example Shadow says "Playtime's Over!" and speeds ahead Sonic. And Sonic says "YES!" and does a cool trick when you hit the pont marker. I'm not telling you anymore, but if you want to know more go to SEGA's Website or go to... HAVE FUN WITH THE GAME! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Throwback gaming in 2000. This title from Eidos is great for all of us who grew up playing The Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics titles that used to be available for Commodore 64 and IBM compatibles. These are meant to be played with other people. You create and train athletes to your liking and then take them on a run for the gold. The amount of events you get to participate is wide ranging so if you get tired of one event you can go try another. This one is a good party game it has good overall graphics like most DC games and it has excellent voice over work by professional announcers. With the olympics on tape delay it would seem that this game may be way more entertaining than the Olympics themselves. So if you want some head to head athletic button pounding action I say try this one out. The other titles like it have less events. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hope you didn't sell part 6. Mario Party is a flagship franchise of Mario games. This game contains 86 mini-games that range from cell phone quality to console quality.
Compared to Mario Party 6, it's terrible.
The games are worse (not nearly as fun as part 6), the graphics are worse (to accommodate 8 players I think), the host is annoying both in sound and repeated interruption of the game (bring back the sun and the moon), Bowser will make you buy new controllers after frequently throwing yours at the screen (he is extremely unfair here), there is regular lag in between commencing dialogue and the game.
The only thing better in this part are the Donkey Kong games.
I knew I shouldn't have given away part 6 before buying this.
On its own, this would be a 4 star game, but after playing 6, you know why desert is presented at the end of a meal, after part 6, 7 seems bland.
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The Great System Everyone has Forgotten. I think The Sega Dreamcast Died to soon but i understand and know why if you have never played this system before its got over 248 great games titles avail and has internet access with online gameplay capapbilties if your still playing your old PS1 give this system a shot it will be one of the best 40 dollars or under that you probably ever spend (though when i bought mine back awhile for like 129 Dollars year 2000 well good luck hope there is others out there that agree. Other then that if Sega Would have never made this wonderful system we would all probably just playing with our best friends on the couch there the ones who brought online gaming where is today besides PS2 Didn't Have Online gaming access when if first came out we had to wait about a year even Xbox had trouble getting theres started Gamecube took them awhile to so don't bring down a great system its old yes but don't frown upon a system that brought us to where we are today long live Sega !!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Robo is Slowbo in this game. Robocop for Gameboy is a slow side scrolling action game. It has none of the charm or fast paced action of the excellent arcade game. Robo moves very slowly and the levels become tedious. You can continue as many times as you want and that is a big plus for the game or else you would never be able to finish it. The stages are similar to the movie, the street, building, construction site, OCP tower. Once you beat the game there is not a lot of replay value to it. The game is difficult just like the other home console versions of it.
You can do multi directional shooting and get to use the long range cannon just like in the movie. The game does have a couple of shooting gallery stages giving you a break from the side scrolling. The very last stage you just have to shoot the villain while avoid hitting the OCP president similar to the end of the movie. As movie based games go Robocop isn't bad it is actually much better than a bunch of them. The game has no time limit so you can survive longer by creeping along some of the stages rather than trying to rush through areas with tons of enemies waiting to attack you all at the same time. Its not a bad game just not very fun overall. the game could have used a password feature. The play control is average. Overall I would give this game 2 to 2 1/2 stars.
Gameplay 4/10
Play Control 4/10
Story 5/10
Challenge 9/10
Replay Value 3/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than G-force, Datel, and Pelican controllers. This is the best GCN controller. It works better than any other factory made controller so just rely on Nintendo products Made by nintendo and look for the Nintendo symbol on packages (I sound like the back of a game box). I don't have this controller but I have a platinum controller that came with my platinum Gamecube and it works alot better on Mario Kart: Double Dash than my controller made by Datel. That controller made me go really slow and the Z button and Start button had to get hit with a wrecking ball just to make it work. I will just sit that aside and buy a new black controller so I can tell which 1 is first and which 1 is second unlike my PS2 controllers. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Never played in the arcade, but so what. Let's get a couple details out of the way -- I've never played VOOT in the arcade, and have never played it with Twin Sticks. Yes, the Dreamcast controller takes some getting used to, and I bet it IS easier with the Sticks -- but I don't have 'em. Result: still one of the best DC games there is (and there are quite a few). I understand now why this thing is such a hit in Japan. Not a flicker of slowdown, even with multiplayer splitscreen. There is amazing depth and strategy here, in addition to unbelievable speed and action. You can't just zoom around, firing blindly -- the CPU'll roast you in a second. You've gotta think and have a plan, moreso than Dead or Alive 2 or Soul Calibur. VOOT is different in every sense of the word. We're lucky to have this game in the States, people. Very lucky, and THANKS to Activision for bringing it here. Yes, it is missing online capability as well as the design-your-own-mech mode, but the gameplay itself is the same. Think of it as a genius cross between a fighting game and a shooter, and you get the idea. Incredible mech designs, weapons, and animation -- and it's difficult enough to keep the single-player mode interesting. Granted, it's not for everyone, but give this thing a try and marvel at the atmosphere it creates through graphics and sound. Yet another Work of Art for the Dreamcast. Give it a shot. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cool game. It's hard to believe, but the Mega Man series has been around for approximately 15 years. Within that time span, the core mechanics of the series have remained largely unchanged, though Capcom has admittedly attempted to deviate from the path with recent releases in the EXE series and, to a lesser extent, the Zero series. However, the latest release in the Mega Man series, Mega Man & Bass, doesn't do anything drastically different to make itself stand out from other games in the series. In fact, anyone craving some old-style, surprisingly difficult Mega Man action shouldn't think twice before jumping right into Mega Man & Bass. Mega Man and Bass have different skills. For those who are unaware, Mega Man & Bass was one of the few Mega Man games for the Super Famicom that was never released in North America. The game lets you play as either Mega Man or his sinister-looking cohort, Bass, both of whom have different abilities that affect the way you play the game. Mega Man has all of his traditional attacks, such as his buster shot (which he can also charge up) and the slide, but Bass is a little more dynamic, with his ability to rapid-fire in any direction and to perform double jumps, a skill that becomes invaluable in later parts of the game. Both characters can absorb a boss's weapon, but unfortunately, these weapons function similarly for both Mega Man and Bass. It's also worth noting that Mega Man's default weapon is a little stronger than Bass', which is meant to compensate for Mega Man's inability to use rapid fire.
Interestingly, many of the levels and even some of the boss fights in the game seem to be primarily designed for Bass and his specific skills, or at least they're a little bit easier when playing as Bass. As previously mentioned, Bass' double jump is quite useful. It helps you bypass certain obstacles--such as the annoying disappearing-reappearing block puzzles from Mega Man 2 that appear in the game--which Mega Man would have to confront head-on. Of course, Mega Man has his own advantages. He can slide into small areas that usually contain health and, in some cases, into areas that Bass cannot reach, but these aren't as abundant as you might think. Whether you're playing as Mega Man or Bass you'll find that the game, or more specifically the boss battles, can be fiendishly difficult. In most Mega Man games, you can learn the attack pattern of an individual boss and adjust your strategy accordingly, but in Mega Man & Bass, the bosses have so many different attacks that it can be difficult to gauge what they're going to do next. It can be frustrating to encounter a boss only to lose all your lives and have to start over at the beginning of the level, but since the levels are relatively short, it's not a huge pain to go back through them repeatedly. The fact that the game automatically saves at certain points in a level makes this more bearable. There are a few other differences between Mega Man & Bass and most of the other games in the Mega Man series. Instead of selecting any level at the beginning of the game, you'll only be able to select from three--you can select other stages after beating the first three bosses. In addition, Mega Man & Bass features a shop system where you can buy power-ups for either character, including additional lives, health, or armor that reduces spike damage. Only a few of these items are truly useful, but there is quite a selection to choose from. Lastly, there's a library in the game where you can unlock information on dozens of Mega Man characters by finding CDs that are spread across each level, some of which are precariously dangled over spikes and other such hazards. As with most ports from the Super Nintendo to the Game Boy Advance, the graphics in Mega Man & Bass appear to be unchanged from those in the Super Nintendo game. Most of the sprites in the game are quite large and vivid, and they animate well. Even the traditional helmet-wearing enemies from previous Mega Man games have a surprising amount of detail in their walking animation. There are also some nice little touches. When Mega Man or Bass are dangerously low on health, their idle animation will indicate that. Unfortunately, some of the backgrounds can be a little bland at times, but you'll have little time to pay attention to them anyway. These are some of the toughest bosses in any Mega Man game to date. The music in Mega Man & Bass is successful in capturing the theme of each level, but there aren't any tracks that particularly stand out. The music quality also varies--some tracks sound as though they were produced on Game Boy sound hardware, while others are definitely Super Famicom quality. All of the sound effects have been reused from previous Mega Man games, particularly the noise that Mega Man and Bass make after landing a jump, which you'll hear quite often. There's nothing particularly special about Mega Man & Bass other than the fact that it lets you play as two characters with different abilities that can actually make the game more difficult or less difficult. As such, if you're looking for a straightforward Mega Man action game, you really can't go wrong with Mega Man & Bass, but if you're looking for a game that puts more spin on the traditional Mega Man recipe, you might want to try out the Mega Man Zero games or the Mega Man EXE games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The 1990's classic SNES game is in the palm of your hands. Game boy color is fun because it's like the original nintendo only much smaller, but game boy advance is even better because it's like a smaller version of 1990's Super Nintendo and one of the hottest games for it then was SUPER MARIO WORLD.I used to play this on super nintendo when I was a little kid and boy it was fun and still is. I bought this during memoriable day weekened and sure it was only a week till all I had to do was beat Bowser but I got through it so quikly because I remembered alot stuff in it. Alot of old characters had come back to memory, and so did alot of stages and levels. The game at first is easy but will get more challenging the further you. Believe me, this is a good game to buy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I really got into it. I feel like such a weirdo. I've had a Gamecube for years but never bothered to play this game until a few days ago. This game kept me glued to my Gamecube. I kept wanting to find out what would happen next. I'm not going to give you any pointless recap of the storyline or anything, but I do want you to know that my very first thought nowadays when I enter a dark room is to pull out a flashlight instead of hitting the lightswitch. I'd also like to add that I'll never look at household cleaning devices the same way again. It's about time Luigi was given a really good game to be the star of. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Chain of Memories is one of the best portable RPGs. Chain of Memories is the second Kingdom Hearts game but is actually Kingdom Hearts 1.5 rather than #2. The story picks up immediately where number one left off. Sora, Donald, and Goofy are lured into a mysterious castle by a hooded stranger. They are told that they will lose things precious to them but at the same time gain new ones too. Essentially, he says, the further they venture into the castle, the more they will forget, and the more memories they will recover. Sora and friends must discover the dangerous meaning behind this and discover the intentions of the group in charge of the castle called the Organization.
The gameplay is new and innovative. It is a card-battle system, but don't worry, it's the polar opposite of one of those slow card games youth play today. It's a fast real-time battle system similar to those found in Final Fantasy games. Instead of traditional commands and your character staying put, you (Sora) run around and use the cards as new commands, each with a different strength. Each has a different value, and when you play a card at the same time as an enemy the one with the higher face value wins the "card-break" and negates the effect of the opponent's card while retaining its own. It's intense and fun, to be simple.
In the world there are different rooms through each you must progress. To move from one to another you must use map cards at each door, with each card having a color and face value as well as its own effect on the room beyond, and you must match the card criteria on the door. After you go through each world, which is a floor of the castle, you go to the door leading to the next world, and use a certain "world card" to select which one you're going to use.
COM will last you about twenty five hours the first play though. When you beat "Sora's story", which is the main game, you'll unlock a miniature version called "Riku's story", which is just what it says. If follows Riku's struggle with the darkness inside him.
The graphics in this game are truly astounding considering this is a GBA game. The characters and the environments are all exquistely detailed and lavishly colored. The regular cutscenes feature the characters moving around on the main screen by themselves to animate what they are saying, which appears in a dialogue box. The box contains a potrait of the character and the words of what they are saying. The potrait's mouth moves with the words more or less, and has a different expression for different situations. The most impressive part here is the fact the game has about four FMV (full motion videos). Very nice for a GBA game.
Audio is great, but seeing that this is a GBA game there is no voice overs, but that's okay. The music's just like the original: fantastic.
Overall COM is a very nice RPG and is a great one for the road. Any RPG fan, Kingdom Hearts fan, or gamer in general with a GBA should get it. It's worth it, trust me. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fans must have this game. I've been a fan of the MMBN series since it started. I was impressed by the quality of the first game and was even more impressed by the improving graphics and gameplay of each game afterwards. I own every MMBN game and can't wait for this one to come out. This new installment in the series also has the new soul unison system where you use a specific type of battle chip to do a soul unison with a particular navi (i.e. use Sword to soul unison with protoman). There are twelve in all but only six in each version so you either need a friend with the other version or have both versions yourself in order to get everything. So, if you're a fan of the series you should definitely pick up this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What a great remake should be. Before we begin I would just like to state that I am a long time resident evil fan. I am about as big a fan as they come I own every resident evil tittle since 1996 and my love for the series is ever so strong today and there is a reason for that. that reason being the games have maintained what makes them great! An epic story, slick smooth graphics (for the most part) and larger then life characters. Resident evil will always have a place in my heart.
GRAPHICS.
Lets start with the Graphics. (because they stand out so much)
When I first popped this game into my gamecube I about had a heart attack! This is one of the most amazing games I have ever seen graphically, in my opinion this game easily stands up to doom 3and half-life 2 in quality and realism, whether its the spectacular lighting or the ultra realistic water, playing this game could not feel anymore realistic unless you had a 9 mm handgun in your hands as a controller.
I gave this feature 5/5 stars
GAMEPLAY.
Now this is a bit tricky to address. Like I have said before I have been playing resident evil since day one and I have come to enjoy the way RE plays I would not have it any other way. But there will always be those who disagree and say that the controls are clunky and robotic, but if you are a long time fan then you will be just fine. If not you will get used to the controls in no time.
I gave this feature 4/5 stars
SOUND.
The sound effects and music from the resident evil universe has always been some kind of wonderful and there is no exception for the RE remake. The sounds are creepy and the music is spooky and moody as always. The only thing that hurts this is the voice acting and dialogue, though it is not as bad as it can be it still lacks total realism.
That is why I gave this a 4/5 stars
OVERALL.
This is a great game! resident evil fan or no this is a must own game. with 6 different endings, unlockable costumes and modes this remake is years ahead of the original...literally =D (BUY IT)
this game is a well deserved 4.85/5
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Mortal Kombat 4 was already GOLD. If Dreamcast is the only system you own then by all means this is a must have for MK4 fans. However the presence of the new fighters are not enough to constitute a new game. The characters that were not in MK4 bring with them their signature moves to this Sega Dreamcast version, but their weapons have the same moves and fuctions of the already excisting ones. Also the throw moves and bone breaker moves are already owned by MK4 original characters. As for the new fatalities, nothing new either. The MK4 fatalities are some of the best, but the new ones are not impressive here. Save your money if you already own MK4 for Sony PS1 or N64. If you do not own any excisting versions, the needless extras don't hurt I guess. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pokemon Emerald Version. I've played most of the Pokemon games, but this is still one of my favorites. The story is great, and the whole game is much better than Ruby or Sapphire (of course, a lot of R/S is combined in here). I've played multiple times, and am still amazed with all of the bonus content. Not only are the graphics infinite times better than the previous generation, it introduces a ton more stuff to the entire franchise. The best of the new content (and improvements from Ruby and Sapphire) include:
*Pokemon move at the beginning of battles (hasn't happened since Crystal)
*You get to battle and meet both Team Magma and Team Aqua
*Once you get all of this region's Pokemon, you can get a starter from Gold/Silver from Professor Birch
*Tons of new areas
*Updates of stuff from R/S (redesigns, etc)
*The BATTLE FRONTIER!!!! This is possible the hardest part in the game. Once you beat the game (Not the entire thing, just leaders, Elite 4 and Champion) you get to go to this horrible battling resort. The whole thing is really hard, since you have to win battles with tight restrictions over and over, and it takes forever to clear just one area. I'd normally welcome something like this, but you have to battle repeatedly, and it gets really monotonous.
You can also get tons of legendaries without having to do the events or trades, which is really handy.
Anyway, this is one of the best games available for GBA, but I have to warn you:
Nearly every single used copy of Emerald here (if not all) are pirated copies, which can get hard to detect. The warning signs include self-erasing cartridges (I found that out the hard way), alternate cartridge stickers, and save batteries (if you get a message saying the save battery is dead, you've got a bootleg, as save batteries are exclusive to the first 6 main games of Pokemon). If you really don't want to spend all the money for a new copy, just go to a game store (like GameStop). I'm pretty sure they don't give out bootlegs (and if they accidentally did, I'd think they'd refund it anyway).
Keep in mind that the game only works on Gameboy Advances, Gameboy Advance SP, and DS Lite systems (for those who don't really know).
With all the dangers of getting an illegal copy, the game is still worth it for an official copy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent game, even better with friends. I'll admit, my first reaction to Super Mario Strikers was skepticism. Another Nintendo ploy to make money by slapping Mario's name on some sport. But, once again, Nintendo makes me eat my words. To put it simply, this game is pure hectic, frenetic fun. Essentially the basics of soccer are present, but this game is more about slamming your opponents into electrified walls and throwing bob-ombs or shells at them when they're out of your reach. Then slamming them into the electrified wall. I know, it sounds too violent for Nintendo's Gamecube, but it's true. And it's every bit as fun as it sounds. Don't worry too much though, moms, because unlike real soccer, no one ever gets hurt. And the craters on the field disappear eventually. (Once again, not kidding.) Having played soccer myself, however, I was afraid that these unorthodox tactics might take away from the experience. They don't. What they do, however, is succeed in making Super Mario Strikers one of the most fun Mario sport experiences available. And if you have friends you're in luck, because this game only gets better when it's a real live person you're slamming into an electrified wall. Seriously though, this is a great party game and is surprisingly deep. Combining items with your various moves make the more strategic player really able to dominate those who simply hit the "slam opponent into wall" button over and over. The only drawback of this game is that the frame rate occasionally slows, especially when you use the unlockable team.
Bottom Line:
Great, fast-paced, enjoyable game; you'll especially enjoy the multiplayer experience. If you own a Nintendo Gamecube and have enjoyed, or think you would enjoy, a Mario-themed sport, then you need to get this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Triple Threat. Being a hardcore Sonic fan, this game really impresses me. Sonic Heroes is a new type of action, designed to bring back Sonic's 2D days and blow them up into AWESOME 3D. They very much accomplished that. The levels are MUCH longer than Sonic Adventure (2) levels, and the graphics are much nicer. Most of the bugs from the SA series have been iron out such as collision, crappy camera (WOO HOO) and cheesy CG movies. However, the frame rate in most of the game is 60fps. However, it's not constant. In some places, for example Team Dark Stage 14 slows down just slightly were there is the second group of enemies. The special stage drops down to 30fps if you are blown up or there are many spheres on screen. Last Boss SPOILER!!: If those tree things are all in one spot and you walk by them, the 60 goes down to about 40fps so watch out for that.
In This adventure, you control three characters at once, and you must maneuver your way through an entire 14 long stages. You won't be able to get through them, however, without the help of your teammates. You need fly formation to fly up to hard to reach areas; power formation to break through walls and kill enemies ; speed formation....well to do the rest. Oh and run fast! The stages range from seaside resorts, to cities, to an entire fleet!
The stages, as mentioned, are larger this time around. Some may take you up to 7 minutes to complete. (which is a change from the previous games!) There are also difficult enemies which most aren't destroyed with just one blow anymore. Most take around 5 or 10. Power formation is best for them. Now here's what I rate the game:
Graphics-- 5/5 MUCH improved from the SA graphics. Everyone's sprites are much sharper, and the stages are much more detailed.
Controls-- 5/5 Better than before, with more use of the buttons this time. But at the same time simple and easy to remember.
Team Play-- 4/5 Sometimes gets on your nerves, but otherwise a great idea.
Story-- 3/5 Definitely not as good as SA2's story. I guess it's like this: SH was designed for game play and advancement, SA was designed for story.
Music-- 4/5 Rock. A lot of that type of music, which makes the game just right.
FIXED CAMERA-- 6/5!! Finally! The crappy cam was trashed and Sonic Heroes uses a different camera system, THANK GOD!
Multi-player--3/5 Still not much detail there. Race mode is in 40 fps, which can sometimes be annoying.
Futuristic look-- 5/5 This game really looks like it was modeled in 2100! It's really futuristic looking.
So the overall on this game is this: If you are looking for a sweet action game to buy, Sonic Heroes is a definite choice. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Screen. This is a great portable screen, I've read so many reviews online stating that the InterAct screen is bad. So I decided to risk it with the Intec one and trust me when I say that this screen is "GREAT". It's light, thin, snaps perfectly to the back of the Cube, and it does not require a separate power cord like the InterAct screen does. The screen is 5", so its kind of on the small side, but believe me...you will never notice. It also has separate color and brightness control (very handy). This screen has better display than my 19" Sony television. The only problem I have with my screen is that for some reason there are smugges on the inside of the screen, small nick-pick, but I finally got over it. I highly recommend this screen, only one thing before you buy. NOTE: There are two models of the Intec 5" screens out there. One with color control and one w/o. Make sure you check for the addition color control before you buy. !!A VERY VIEWTIFUL SCREEN!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best Spyro games for the Gameboy advance. This is an excellent game to own if you like the Spyro series. It is a little bit harder than the New Beginning for the Gameboy Advance. The enemies you fight take a while to defeat but that is ok. You get different breath attacks like fire, ice, earth, and electricity. It is side scrolling game not a 3d one like Spyro Season of Ice and Season of Flame. This game has one of the best graphics I have seen on the GBA. If you are thinking about getting this wonderful game I highly recommend you getting it. You will not be disappointed and its a good buy off of Amazon for only $19.99. It is rated E for mild cartoon violence. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Drool... So good, buy quickly. I have waited for this game for years. Although Red and Blue were the same in most aspects and Yellow was just a minor upgrade, Gold and Silver are in a whole new level of Pokemon. With the internal clock that tells the real time and date means that you just might have to drop some activites on Tuesday to make it in time for the tornament (Yes, in the game) You may now have to balance out your life between Pokemon and real life bothersome activities (Like eating,sleeping, breathing and buying batteries) The 251 pokemon give me the same feeling of wonder when I was first playing Blue.(Wow! What's this, a sandshrew. Oh cool, a new town) The new types of pokemon include steel and dark pokemon (Yes rejoice all you evil Mewtwo-Gyrados loving fans)To ease the pain of waiting that you have endured, here's some thing's to do while you are waiting: 1. Make the decision between Gold or Silver 2. Choose if you want Totodile, Chorita, or Cynaquil 3. Map out which pokemon you think you should trade to Gold (I wonder if what that trader with the electrode on Cinnabar Island said will make any sense... 4. Choose your 2nd in Command pokemon (not your starting pokemon) 5. Select breeding pairs of pokemon 6. Take big deep breaths | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome Grip. PROS n CON
As a 22 year old true gamer, I've used every system. when I went back and bought a Gameboy SP to re live some glory days since they remake a lot of NES and SNES games for the Gameboy Advance/SP. Once I got my games and stuff it felt like my hands just seemed to eat the entire thing... I came across this grip looking for some games and cables and thought why not try it?
PROS - Great price. This thing is very light weight and clips on easy with a couple nubs that fit in the holes that are for the screws on the Gameboy. This really keeps the grip in place, and it also has open areas for where the volume and power are located.
CONS - There's only one thing--- !(PARENTS)! --- Though its super lightweight it doesn't feel like it would survive a good drop and when I had this system as a child I dropped it ALL THE TIME.
Overall I love it, just cant give the 5 stars because this more so a kid friendly system and I don't feel like it will last long in their hands. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I'm a Little Kid Again. Because I sold my copy to a friend (for an outrageously low price of $5) I wanted to replay it to get the nostalgic feel (this was also my first Pokemon game). When I received it, it said something like "save file found, it is possible to load it". I don't remember it saying that on my copy (but I haven't played the game in 3 years so I probably wouldn't remember). When I saved it also had a 1 second delay before it said "...saved the game!" which again, I'm sure that's what happened and I couldn't remember (and the fact I'm used to the new games having a faster save-time). Well I give this 5/5 for coming in perfect condition, perfect timing, and the fact that when I saw the game in the package I immediately became a 10 year old again and just kept on smiling and smiling quickly scattering to find my GBA to play it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very poor emulation. Awful. The emulation on this thing is just bad. Purist will be upset when they first start up a game and hear that awful incorrect pitch the music has. When trying to play sonic the pitch of the music was a half step from what it should be. Considering that the people who are going to buy this system are retro enthusiast, that's quite bad. Even worse is the fact that the music emulation is even messed up when you play a cart.
It was a good idea that was just poorly put together. Save your money and buy the genesis collection for the console of your choice. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Greatest system of the new millenium. I've been a gamer since the times of Intellevision and Atari 2600 and Colecovision.
The Nintendo Gamecube is definately the best system currently in the market. It's the cheapest, it doesn't have all those unnecesary complications like DVD compatibility and its design is simply adorable. It may be small, but it's got some awesome power. A cute little cube with an awesomely comfortable controller and great hardware. And not to mention the unbeateable software. It's quite logical for Nintendo to make the best systems anyway. After all, they've been in the industry of video games for 22 years (anyone for Donkey Kong?)
Now, every good gamer know that it's gameplay and fun that makes a game great, not graphics (remember 'The Legend of Zelda' for NES? Now THAT was a system seller!). Lots of people praise the XBox with blind devotion because it has the best graphics chips and processors and all the raw materials to be a good system. But where are the good games? There aren't any. All the games for XBox look more like projects that school kids developed in a hurry rather than professional gaming products. Microsoft won't admit it, but their console is going to end up just like the DreamCast, at the bottom of a landfill. The PlayStation 2 is certainly a good system as was the PSone. No further comments necessary.
The Nintendo Gamecube has very few drawbacks for modern day gamers. If you buy one Memory Card 251 you'll have more than enough memory for your games. It has exclusive games that debuted nearly twenty years ago for NES and are still going rock solid, like Mario, Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and the slightly newer 1991 SNES classics like F-Zero and Star Fox.
The point is...if you're a classic gamer who appreciates gameplay and soul over graphics and raw technology, this is the system for you. Remember...
NINTENDO GAMECUBE
You'll have that Gamecube startup logo in your head all day! Hehe! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I really wanted to like this game. I was pleased to see more GBA cartridges of classic arcade compilations at the electronics store. Destination Software is putting out several of these in 2005. With so many to choose from, I decided on "Gauntlet/Rampart". Finally--I can play the arcade classic "Gauntlet" on the go!
I understand that there are CPU limitations to get the GBA to fully emulate these arcade titles, but I have a feeling that at least this cartridge was rushed to production. Yes, the graphics are almost "pixel perfect" but these games don't feel like their arcade counterparts.
In Gauntlet, the sprite collision does not work correctly and the music in between the levels is missing. On top of that, whenever you complete a level, you're required to press the A button.
As for Rampart, every time you lay down a piece of wall, the game will pause for three seconds. And regardless of how many castles you encircle, you only get 2 bonus cannons!
If this sounds like I'm nitpicking it's just that I expect arcade conversions to closely resemble the original as closely as possible. I get the impression that the development team which did the arcade conversions only had a half-hearted respect for the originals or that the quality assurance team was not allowed to point out the discrepancies.
I don't mind the lack of a save feature or multi-player mode because it is more convenient to play games on the GBA by yourself. The problem that I have with this cartridge is the fact that the games do not feel or quite play like the originals. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The novelty wears off quickly. It's weird. If you're like me, when you're interested in a game, you go online and research. Check the reviews etc. the problem is: there's just no consistency on these reviews! So I took a calculated risk and bought Godzilla: Domination. Not the best use of your hard earned gaming dollars. The graphics are nice, the control is so-so, the sound, very simplistic. The real problem is that this game is quickly reduced to button-mashing. There are only a few basic moves available but they are all the moves you need to beat this game in about 20 minutes. That's right, TWENTY MINUTES! You can literally trap an opponent in a corner and just never let them up. BOOOOORING! The special moves are cool but you don't need them, in fact it will take you longer to learn how to use the special moves effectively than it will to beat the game by simply pressing "A" or "B" repeatedly. Take a pass, trust me on this. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Standing the Test of Time. Hello. A while back I wrote a review for this game, and now I once again come back to write another review for this wonderful title. As many have read, this game is NOT just for kids. Yes, the premise of it is "cute", and if you like "shooting" things perhaps you should skip this title. For all others, and I'm including adults (I happen to be almost 40 and still love this game, AND I'm a guy..heh), you'll LOVE this game. Some titles have the "never ending" feature (Harvest Moon, to a point, is a good example) where you raise crops, shop, etc. Animal Crossing will fit your bill quite nicely. The price now is quite decent ($30.00), so RUN, don't walk, and get this game, and one more word of advice: Give it a chance. You won't be disappointed! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Too big and not durable enough. The Astro Pad is a big controller, especially when compared to controllers on other systems...but the main problem lies with durability. With time one can become accustomed to the feel of the controller, but both the pad and the analog stick break within a few months of playing. This may not be a big issue if you are only a casual game player, but for those who need a durable controller that will endure the rigorous play style of 2D fighting games such as Marvel Vs. Capcom or Street Fighter 3 will be sorely disappointed. Unless you desperately need a Dreamcast replacement controller, I can't recommend the Astro Pad. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
BOOTLEG. I had high hopes for the emerald version because I never had the emerald version before so I did not mind paying $40.00 for a used one and little did I know it was bootleg! I can't even migrate or transfer pokemon to pokemon D/P/PLT/HG/SS version because it's not the real deal. Every other game I bought on here was the real deal and I can't believe I paid $40.00 for a bootlegged Emerald version. This seller sure got a nice amount of cash out of me and I got ripped off. It says on the main menu "The file will be loaded the game can be played" On a real pokemon game it does not absolutely say that at all. That's how I know it's fake and also the sticker is solid green and not shiny with no numbers pressed onto the sticker. Real games have small numbers pressed onto the sticker. Also the E rating has a more smaller and thinner shape which also indicates that it's bootleg. Real pokemon games have a thicker E rating. I'm filing a report because I paid $40.00 for something that wasn't the real deal!!! I pretty much just wasted my money when I could've just bought something else instead if I would have known itd be fake. I am f***ing pissed!! I'm so angry I feel like smashing it into bits & pieces with a big sludge-hammer. I think I'll try to trade it in at the flea market for another game thats real but my biggest concern is what if they check to see if it's real and if it works. If they do check I'll let them check and if they detect it's also fake I'll say "Well, I didn't know? I didn't know pokemon games can be fake I thought they were all the same" Because I used to think all pokemon games were the same and did not know fake bootleg pokemon games exist. I am pissed off and I will find a way to get my moneys worth. Maybe I'll try and sell it and see whos dumb enough to think its real and they'll buy it.
THIS IS THE FIRST BOOTLEG GAME I EVER GOT AND I AM LIVID!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Meh. This is a lot better than the original, with new features like Adventure mode, Home Run Contest, Multiman Melee, Event Match, Special Melee, and Trophies. The original 1-player mode (classic) has different battles everytime (THANK GOD) and a new bonus round where you collect new trophies by kickin them in a bucket...thing. Event Match is a cool idea but quickly gets tedious as you have to complete them all to unlock certain areas/characters blablabla...Special melee is a life saver for this game since it adds a fun dimension to Vs. Mode.
The graphics are great, the new characters they added were ok choices. The replay value? Endless in Vs. Mode, almost NONE for Adventure mode (the same EVERY TIME). Overall, a good game to buy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
OK game. Adventure games and special editions aside, this game is the sixth of the MK fighting series.
Pros
Konquest, the exploration part is fun for a while.
Buying in the Krypt is fun for a while.
Most of the returning characters.
The GameCube version includes Goro and Shao Kahn.
The weapon based disciplines.
The team of Noob Saibot and Smoke into one character is interesting.
Fairly easy for beginners.
The profile password protects your games from accidents
Interactive stages, multiple levels, arena-specific weapons, breakable boundaries, and instant-death traps
Aside from Konquest there are other 2 extra game modes, Chess Kombat and Puzzle Kombat, no big deal.
Cons
IMO the graphics are unimpressive. Specially if you compare MK against Soul Calibur.
The multi kurrency gets bothersome really fast.
Konquest, some secrets are nearly impossible to find without searching for walkthroughs in the web.
Some kombos are really complicated, nearly impractical unless you have the time and willingness to master them
Multi-Discipline Kombos, IMHO these are the worsts kind of kombos, mainly because I find the L and R button unsuitable for a fighting game
I don't believe that the GameCube control was designed thinking about fighting games. But this is no failure of MK itself.
No online play.
There only one alternate kostume for each character.
Most of the new characters are uninteresting.
This game doesn't include some of the most popular characters like Sonya, Kano, Kitana, Reptile, Kung Lao, Jax, Cyrax, Sektor, Quan Chi and Shang Tsung which were available in the previous MK.
New characters
Ashrah
Dairou
Darrius
Havik
Hotaru
Kira
Kobra
Onaga
Shujinko
Returning characters
Liu Kang
Bo' Rai Cho
Ermac
Jade
Kabal
Kenshi
Li Mei
Baraka
Mileena
Nightwolf
Noob-Smoke
Raiden
Scorpion
Sindel
Sub-Zero
Tanya
Goro - GameCube exclusive
Shao Kahn - GameCube exclusive
All the MK games are OK, if you want to buy one then buy Armageddon (MK7), but if you don't have a ps2, xbox or wii, then you could rent this one and Deadly Alliance (MK5) for your GameCube and then decide which one you prefer, in my case I'm happy having the 3 of them (MK5 for NGC, MK6 for NGC and MK7 for PS2). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wasn't too impressed... at first, but then. I rented this when it was a new release and wasn't too impressed, I too was turned off but the amount of ocean travel time. Then my wife picked it up for $15 at Costco this past Christmas and I gave it another shot. This time I got hooked and just couldn't stop playing! The ocean travel is not such a big deal IF YOU PAY ATTENTION. Hint: There is a way to "warp" around the ocean that you can acquire if you read the clues and do a little searching; once you get that the game becomes a whole lot faster.
This game is so full of side quests that I'll probably go back for months trying to find everything.
Like another mentioned here, the boss characters are pretty easy compapred to Metroid Prime or some other games but this game is more about the overall quest than fighting. (And I wouldn't call the end-of-game boss scenerio exactly easy. (Esp' if you don't look up any hints -figuring out *how* to kill some of the boss's can be pretty challenging even if the actual act of doing it isn't.) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
this controller is a waste of ten dollar. Every thing wrong with this controller( i put 5 stars so others will read but i really give this 1 star)
1. the analog stick is not sensitive so you have to push the analog stick all the way to the left, right, etc.. to have your character move
2. when you press any button it takes about half a second for the controller to register to the game
3. I have tested this controller on:
Supersmash melee
xmen legends
viewtiful joe(1,2,) and (red hot rumble)
mario kart
sonic heroes
shadow the hedgehog
Ultimate muscle
4. conclusion:
this controller is a waste of ten dollar. the controller does function but it is very irritating to have to move the analog stick to the (left,right , etc... all the way and have to wait a half second for my chharacter to move. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My 1st journey to Dreamland. I had played one on Game Boy way back and the one on N64 but I couldn't remember if I enjoyed them or not. BUt I got this game anyway based on the back of the box. And boy I am not dissapointed because this game is great.
Concept: You play as Kirby, a pink blob with arms which can suck up the powers of enemies. It is extremely fun even if it doesn't sound all that engaging.
Story: King DeDeDe was taking a bath in the Fountain of Dreams and apparently he took the Star Rod(the source of power for the Fountain of Dreams). He then broke it into pieces and gave a piece to each of his underlings. Now Kirby has to get all the pieces and restore peaceful naptimes to the residents of Dream Land.
Graphics: Simple, charming, and appealing. Bright colors perk up the background and character models.
Sounds: Catchy sounds and fun music.
Gameplay: Very simple. Down-Duck, A-Jump, & Left or Right- Walk. Double tap Left or Right-Run. Tapping A more than once and Kirby floats. B-suck enemies and after you suck one tap Down then you obtain their power. That about all there is too it.
Overall: Very simple yet entertaining enough to keep playing. Trying to get 100%, fun mini-games, half-life mode, and the ability to play as meta-knight give this game great replay value. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Came out already. ...it is really good. you can get out of the skateboard and walk around and knock people around. you also can steal cars. in two player mode, there is a game called firefight and u can shoot fireballs out of the skateboard.
when u beat the game, you get the level hotter than hell and iron man. the level is basically nothing but a kiss concert(you know, the rock band that stick their tongues out?) hit the kiss letters once and u get the music video of gods of thunder. hit it twice and they will come out of the stage and play their song lick it up. also in the tampa bay level, beat your friend eric sparrow to choose your sponser either birdhouse(hawks group) element(margeras group[the guy from jack@ss) or other sponsers. the best is either element or birdhouse. for ps2 users, you get the demo of mtx motorax feat. travis pastrama (aka travis pastrama's pro moto x) get first place in that game and get a special code for t.h.u.g tony hawks underground. the last level is go against your ex friend turned rival eric sparrow. beat him and see your tape shot in hawaii which is the mctwist over the helicopter. when you first do it and in the tape, it is in M@TRIX M0dE | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Easy to use, a little too easy. Kirby's air ride is one of those games that many will only buy because it has the name "kirby" in it, a household name part of one of nintendos premiere franchise. While nintendo is not one of those develpers who make racing games, 3 will be coming out this year. F-Zero GX (great game), mario kart double dash (which is getting alot of hype) and kirby's air ride, a game that just doesn't seem like it actually came out of the nintendo camp. Like nintendo couldn't have possibly ok'd a game that uses one button. But they did and to tell you the truth this game has little going for it.
The game boasts of being a "one button game" which is basically saying we want to appeal to the younger crowd and get them involved in some of the older nintendo franchises. But after 2 days of renting the game my little brother was found playing the game, hands on the controller sleeping in front of the television set. And the 3rd day he was saying how he didn't like the game (and this is funny cause he's at that age where anything he watches that appeals to young audiances he will like no matter what - if its bad he'll like it, if its good he'll like it). This got me into playing the game. The game has terrible gameplay. Like I said before it's a one button game meaning it takes absolutley no skill to win, just knowing when to press the A button. If you know when to press A you can win. This means that I can play the game for years and years and my little brother can come up (after not playing the game in years) and whoop me cause he knew when to press A. And this doesn't just go for racing in multiplayer. In city mode you can pick up items and while picking up things (like the rocket launcher) if you pick up something it will begin a rapid fire of rockets giving you no control over where the rockets go. Why not use the Y button or the B button. This is just plain old silly, why cant you use the other 5 buttons on the GC controller to shoot a rocket, why? why? why?
Kirby's Air Ride does have a few things going for it. The graphics and the colors are nice and bright and the music is good but can get a little repetettive. Plus there are plenty of cool feaures ot unlock in one of the modes giving the game a decent amount of replay value. Something many kirby fans aren't used to (remember how quick it took to beat the last kirby game.)
Unfortunatley kirby air ride is the first GC game to support the LAN support for a GC game. This means that if you have 4 tvs, 4 gamegubes and 4 copies of the game plus an Local area network (LAN) you can play the game with 4 of your friends. This is nice but I did say unfortunatley. Unforunatley this game is so unworthy of this feature that you'd wish tht this feature came out on F-Zero GX or some other mutliplayer game on the GC.
Kirby air ride is not one of those games you would want to buy or rent. I reccomend that no matter how old you are to not think about getting this game and staying away from it | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
3-and-a-half-stars; nostalgia. Final Fantasy Legend III (part of the Saga series in Japan, billed as Final Fantasy in the U.S. to boost sales) is actually a decent game, despite dated Mode-7 graphics and cheesy pre-GBA sounds. It's a standard 4-person-party RPG that requires some tedious leveling, equipment upgrades, and several quests across a variety of settings. The storyline had a lot of potential, and while incomplete at parts, should leave you satisfied at the end.
Why the high rating for this ancient game? The game brings back a lot of memories of the old days. Is it worth playing now? If you own the game but never managed to play it, I suggest you do. If you can get a good used price, pick it up. Some of the tunes are catchy, and the gameplay is pretty smooth. Also, if you can't be bothered to upgrade your portable system to a Game Boy Advance, this is one of the best RPGs available on the Game Boy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fiery Legacy from the OldSchool. The continuation of the Breath and Fire series. The game takes not too long after the first installment (Breath of fire 2) somewhere in the future. You star as Ryu, a young dragon-descended boy who is an abandoned orphan. An orphan with that same breath-chilling dream over and over again...could it be his destiny calling, or is it a trap to end all he knows dear?
Pro's:
-More animated graphics
-Some mini-bosses can have humorous dialogue
-Hunting quest and fishing is fun
-Some humorous battles (ex. cockroaches in the house)
Con's
-If you don't like TB(turn-base) this is not for you
-Game was released on the SNES, simply has been ported.
-"random battles" type of fighting
This is still a fun game to play on the go. If your already a BOF fan be sure to add this to your collection. If CapCom ever decided to "remake" its older games with cut-scenes and all ( ex. Final Fantasy remakes on DS)I would have given it a 5 out of 5. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
30-minute Mountain is Best Time Waster Ever. I'm not too big on racing games and had a bad experience with 1080 for N64, so snowboarding wasn't on the top of my list either. I played SSX Tricky and got a feel for it, so when SSX3 came out I decided to give it a shot. It's by far one of the best games I've ever played on the GameCube!
You get pretty adapted to the controls fairly quickly and landing tricks couldn't be easier, all you have to do is make sure the board is the first thing to touch the ground. All the tricks are so insane that it makes real life snowboarding look dull.
The best part is when you unlock the All-Mountain Race. You're given 30 minutes to board from the top of Peak 3, through all the racing levels in the game, and to the bottom of Metro City. I don't know how they did it, but you actually snowboard for a full thirty minutes straight without running into any load screens, so it reall feels like all the racing levels are attached to one continuous mountain. Whenever I take a study break I pop in this game and do the All-Peak Race, trying to finish it even faster than the previous time. It's definitely worth the money. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Original, Spooky, and the Most Fun You'll Ever Have. I was hesitant to get Eternal Darkness simply because I thought that it would be another wasted Resident Evil look-alike that was terrible. However, after reading many great reviews of Eternal Darkness, I simply knew that I had to get it! Let me say right away that I wasn't disappointed by the game! In fact, it's the most original game to ever come to a platform, and it started a new genre, psychological horror. This genre tampers into your brain, using something known as a Sanity System. When the sanity of your character becomes low, you begin to experience things such as blood running down walls, T.V. visuals such as MUTE on and the screen going black while it says VIDEO on it, and then you go back to the game as your character wimpers. This adds a lot to the game, and it gives the whole gaming world a little something extra!
In the game, the plot is consisting around three ancient artifacts and the Ancients, a powerful race of aged beings, consisting of monsters such as zombies, giant bear-looking things, and spider-like creatures known as Guardians. All of the creatures live in an ancient city, and as twelve characters spanning 2000 years, you must defeat the darkness and save the light. This is another awesome feature, where you play as anything from an ancient Roman soldier to a modern-day Canadian firefighter. You will have a variety of spells and weapons to use, such as anything from Flintlock Pistols to military OICWs. Most game do not have numerous characters, and this feature make Eternal Darkness all the more interesting. The graphics are good, especially since Nintendo had to remake them(this game was supposed to come out of N64). The sound is good, with haunting music and pretty good voiceovers. Combat can be weak, but the slashing of zombies a thousand times over with a magically enhanced sword should give you pleasure in fighting! Gameplay is smooth, and the controls are easy to get used to, much easier than Resident Evil's odd control scheme. Puzzles are complex but not impossible, unlike RE's which could take days to figure out how to solve. The game is fairly linear without much coming-and-going such as in RE, and it is definitely not as linear as first-person shooters, which is a sigh of relief! You'll find the game to be a joyful experience for any gamer out there, and if you like Nintendo games or anything with Resident Evil schemes this game may just have a place in your gaming heart! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellence and Frustration. Before I say anything else, let me say this:
If you like racing games, get this game NOW.
Now on to the ramblings...
Graphics are great and move beautifully with no noticeable slowdown whatsoever, music is pretty good and sound effects are also top-notch. Control is, for the most part, very good; and as you well know, the most important aspect of a racing game is control.
HOWEVER...
This is the most unforgiving game I have ever played.
Let me first explain the concept:
There are 25 levels, each with 10 races. On each race you earn points (Kudos) based upon your performance (avg speed, lap times, etc), your "carefulness" (not hitting walls or other cars) and your power sliding. You can also set the bar higher and get more Kudos by challenging yourself to accomplish more (if on a race you were supposed to get 5th place, you can raise the bar and set it to 1st place).
Sounds pretty good right?
The problems are that (1) the other drivers could not care less about points and will gladly throw their cars at you costing you points; (2) most of the tracks were designed by someone of chaotic evil alignment (tough as heck - especially after you reach level 7); (3) this is a biggie - if you race the same race over and over trying to get more Kudos (which are not cumulative - if you earned 50 the first time and 48 the second time, you keep 48) you actually earn LESS KUDOS each time you race it!!! Even if you perform perfectly!
This is probably the most frustrating game I have ever played. And because of this, it is also one of the most rewarding.
So, in short, get the game... It is excellent.
BUT, make sure you have spare controllers... And that you aim at something other than the TV when you toss them. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Extremely thin Gameboy - endless hours of simple fun and adventure. This Gameboy pocket, particular green (most awesome color ever)was the source of many great memories and likely led to me needing to get eye glasses. I still own this gem, and from time to time, it's nice to turn it on and play some classic games and play some simple but fun black and white games.
My favorite games were
* Mortal Combat
* The Super Mario series
* Tetris
* Pokemon red and blue
* Castlevania (only the most epic terrifying adventure of the time)
There are still many games out there being sold, so if you're looking to relive some nostalgia, never had a chance to, or just want to simple fun, I'd recommend this Gameboy the most because it doesn't as much battery and is very slim. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lets be honest with ourselves. I know its hard to accept, but this game reeks. Its just a bad game. I wanted to love it. I really really really wanted to love it because I am a HUGE fan of the Evil Dead series and an even bigger fan of Bruce Campbell, but this game is just so bad that it isn't worth the torment of sitting through. I was willing to overlook almost any flaw, but there are just too many in all the wrong places.
I will list the positives just so you know Im being fair: 1. Good graphics, atmosphere, etc (at least on the DC) 2. Great idea (Evil Dead deserves a video game) 3. Great camera work (though copied from Resident Evil, it works and is the only way that would fit the theme) 4. Inovative controls (makes good use of all of Ash's weaponry)
All of these are good things but are totally destroyed by the mistakes of the game makers. No, it isn't old school gameplay, its just bad (this is from someone who stills plays NES regularly). The enemies get a million cheap hits, the game play is boring and repetitive, the bad guys respawn like frickin roaches, and frankly (and I hate to say it) Bruce's little quips and taunts are just so unemotional and flat that they got old in a matter of minutes... this from someone who considers Bruce a comic genius - hell, even the intro to Jack of All Trades makes me laugh.
I know it sounds harsh, but the people saying its good just don't want to admit that one of our most intensely anticipated games is a bomb. Its time to let go. If it wasn't based on Evil Dead, no one would like it at all. This is a bad game based on a great film license. We should be used to that by now. While they paid alot of attention to asthetic details, they forgot to make a game that's even remotely fun.
Bottom line: great idea; horrible game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Phenomenal! Intensely engaging. I rented this game with my cousing while we were looking for some decent rpg's on the Genesis about 10 years ago. After getting no sleep for three days, and consuming mass quantities of Dr. Pepper and Coke, we had gotten about half-way through the game. Previously playing an RPG with two people turned into quite an adruous and strickly regulated task, but with this game it was almost as fun to watch as to play.
**For fantasy enthusiasts this game excels on many, many, levels.
**Use of races in the plot line is not Tolkeinesque in is complexity, but fascinatingly diverse in battle and roaming scenarios.
**The development of characters throughout the game is sooo satisfying: twerpy girls develop into smokin' women, teenagers come of age into warriors, and the protagonist kicks some serious ass.
**The pace of the game is both epic and fast moving, only a couple of battles take too long, otherwise the difficulty level is strategically perfect. The scale of the game isn't too large, yet at the same time has incredible map twists.
**I love buying weapons. I love it. You find plenty of towns and buy plenty of character specefic weapons. (Not to mention that you forge your own near the end.) There is sweet magical development and balanced capabilites.
**The music is sweeping and epic, especially for its time and capabilities. The graphics are artistic and not annoyingly stylized. There is actually a trove of quality art throughout the game.
BOTTOME LINE: For those of you who love classic Fantasy: Tolkein, Robert Jordan, Terry Brooks, Jacques, any of those guys, you will love this game. Older guys might have to be more tolerant, but for you youngsters, this game is hot as hell.
I don't care about x-box or gamecube (for a brief time) when it comes to this game there is no excuse not to play it. It is the most satisfying RPG I have ever played. (And it dosen't take 2 months to beat!!)
Buy it, and play it. It is soooo worth it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great rendition of the Movies and books. This is a great game, it blends real scenes from the movie into the game. Sometimes you don't even know you have started! The graphics are amazing and so is the gameplay; the controls are great and blend perfectly with the game. The levels are directly from the movie; there is Weathertop(where Aragorn,aka Strider, fights off the evil Nazgul, the robed guys) there is also Moria(where they fight the troll and Orcs)and many other events from the movie. The final level is Helm's Deep; Helm's Deep is in The Two Towers movie and it is where the Riders Of Rohan and Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and Gandalf all fight the Uruk-Hai(they are the evil orc-troll things that come from the mud). Trust me, this game has amazing graphic, excellent gameplay(controls) and I recommend it. Please get this game when it comes out on January 1st! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Doom on the go. It's a portable version of Doom, what more could you want to know? Well I'll elaborate a little. If you had any worries about how the game runs, don't. The game runs fantastically at a smooth framerate, even when multiple enemies are on the screen. If the game does have one flaw it's that because of the GBA's lower resolution enemies far away can be a little difficult to make out. You quickly get used to this and it doesn't bother me any more.
Other differences between this version and the PC version:Blood is colored green for this version to keep the rating at teen. Also bodies disappear as soon as they hit the ground in order to conserve memory space. Finally the bosses from the PC version were removed, don't know why but it doesn't take away too much from the experience, unless you're a hardcore doom fan. If you can get your hands on a copy I highly recommend getting it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Video Games Reviewer. Mario Kart: Super Circuit for GBA is a great character racing game. Players can choose from 8 different characters and race on up to 40 different tracks. 20 of the tracks on this cartage are newly created for this game, and once you master those tracks the other 20 tracks from the original Mario Kart on the Super Nintendo become available. What makes this game shine is that it has an infinite amount of replay value because of its ranking system and levels of difficulty. Depending on how many coins players pick up and what their times are on each track, they get a grade for their effort. The hardest grade to receive is a three star rating. This is a really hard rating. It will take a gamer a long time to get three stars for all 40 tracks on all three of the different difficulty levels. While this game has a lot to offer, the lack of a feeling of true speed is what kept me from giving this game a five star rating. It is an all around great game and one that should be in everyone's GBA library, but because of the lack of true speed, such as in F-Zero, and the mechanics of the power slide that were down graded from the N64 version, I am only able to give this game four stars. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is now one of my FAVE games of all time. I've never been a huge fan of this type of game, but I was intrigued by the depth of the characters and their beautiful artwork. I also wanted to see how the genre had evolved since the days of Super Punch Out and let me tell you that I was not disappointed - this game rocks!
The game has real depth, although it's as simple to play as one of those incredibly catchy Flash games that you always see getting sent around - like that fabulous Dancing Peanut one!
Anyway, all I can say is that you MUST try this game. I normally play my games on XBox and PS2 and am generally put off by the GBA's lack of processing power, but this game really pushes the wee box to it's limits with addictive gameplay that wil have you coming back again and again and again.
In short, go and get it - you'll not regret it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This might be as good as it got for the dreamcast. You play as Ryo Hazuki, a kind of shady young Japanese man in 1986 Yokozuka Japan. You must spent 12 to 15 hours a day "in game time" searching for clues to find his father's killer. I'll make a quick pro & con type of review:Pros: 1. You can play old arcade games ranging from "hang-on", darts, Punch-out 1 & 2. 2. Sparring with the guy in Ryo's dojo. 3. A daily five dollar allowance. 4. The forklift job is easy and fun. 5. The 70 man battle minigame is playable upon finishing the game. Cons: 1. You don't acually meet Ling Sha Hua, the girl who is in the opening sequence, who is in China. 2. Ryo is a more offensive fighter than defensive fighter. 3. The snow doesn't stick to the ground. 4. The in-game timer moves at almost an hour per minute. 5. The replay value is low unless you care for the actual weather. Buy the stategy guide for this game if you don't want to miss out on anything! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great transition from PSX to Game Boy Advance. This is a great game, But you have to remember that this is a portable game and you can not expect as much as you would in something like a playstation version of the game. The levels are designed very nicely, though not exactly the same as on original versions. This is necessary though because of the view. some objects like the secret tape in the warehouse have been moved because they would not be seen at all, and you would just be guessing where you have to jump.
When looking at the menus and selection screens, you sometimes forget you are playing a game boy, and the characters look great. You can actually make out what is happening when tricks are being performed, and when specials are done, the camera zooms in which adds a nice little effect to the game.
One disappointment is the music. while it is cool on a game boy level, it does not live up to the sound tracks of the originals, but, once again, this is a portable version of a game.
Overall, you should buy this game if you are looking for a PORTABLE Tony Hawk. The view takes some time to get used to as does the controls but after and hour or so, it is not a factor anymore. BUY IT! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Okay, the wait is over, and it was well worth it. This has to be the best pokemon game to the date! The gameplay seems typical, until you wind up:
-Saving the world (again!)
-Challenging an even tougher pokemon leauge
-More monsters to catch, master, and trade
-and other exciting features like berry blending, pokemon contests, tv appearances, enviormental interaction, and so much more!
The games astound me by showing me what I never expected, and I had some incredibly high expectations, and it exceded them all with room to spare!
For any pokemon fan, this game is a must have.
Feeling the pokemon rush all over again, and giving a well deserved, amazing, unpredictable 5 out of 5 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Classic (but short) Gaming Adventure. A lot of sub-par games have come out over the past few years. It can take some time to sift through the bad ones until you finally find a great title worth playing.
This, my friends, is one of those great titles.
A fun, well-written, creative action/adventure game, Beyond Good & Evil is simply one of those titles that every gamer needs to own. With an amazing stealth system, simple-yet-deep combat controls, beautiful graphics and sound (oh the sound!), and an easy-to-navigate interface, this game is nothing short of top-notch.
The only negative aspect of this game is that it's far too short. Any seasoned gamer can finish it in anywhere from 10-15 hours. The ending is abrupt, and since a sequel was never made, you might feel a bit stranded when you are done.
Despite that, however, this game is still worth the price tag. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fresh, original, and fun action/adventure title. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great improvement from the game WrestleMania XIX. This game is an awesome improvement from the last game, Wrestle Mania XIX. This is by far my 2nd favorite game in GameCube(#1 is Paper Mario RPG). The only regret is that on the cover of the game, Trish is on the half of the cover. I mean, she's hot, but come on, she's not worthy enough for covering such a good game!
I'm joking. I don't care at all that Trish is on the cover. I actually like it, 'cuz I can watch her face anytime. (lol)
Anyways, lets divide the sides of pros and cons.
Pros
- Great Graphix improvement. I love it.
- Awesome creat-a-superstar mode.
-In the mode creat-a-superstar, when you are choosing the moves of your character, you get to know which moves are rank S, and which moves are rank C and stuff.
- A new mode called momentum shift. This is an awesome system, and whenever I play with my friends, we all get excited when this happens.
- Another new mode called Bra and Panty Match. I only played it once, and it was not that fun, but its new anyways. (Beware: Do not play this mode when your crash or your gf/bf is with you!)
- Great entrance mode again by THQ/WWE. Especially Undertaker(the music and the camera angle) and Randy Orton(the camera angle).
- In hardcore match, when you have a steel chair or some other weapon, when you hit your opponent when running, it makes a sickening sound, which is awesome.(Sorry for lack of english right there...)
- Its cool that you can unlock the legend superstars such as Andre the giant, Bret "Hitman" Heart, Roddy Piper, and others.
- Not that it makes any difference, but you can get all the PPV and normal arenas. Even house show! (lol)
- Great new system called K.O which was never in WWE gamecube/nintendo 64 series. I love this because in season mode, when you're dealing with a tag team match, I mostly win with K.O.
-Great replay when you do the Special Moves. I especially like Stone Cold Stunner and pedigree. Also, Sweet Chin Music has been improved and I love it!
Cons
- Lack of superstars!!! I don't need Rhyno!! I don't need Molly Holly! I understand why they didn't put StoneCold(my all time fave wrestler), Brock Lesner, Goldberg. But they should've put Hulk Hogan. Man, even in legends, Hulk should've been there. And what about JBL/Bradshaw? I understand that this game was already made before the new chara of Bradshaw, JBl, was coming. Anyways, way lack of superstars if you compare it with the game Wrestle Mania XIX.
- No voice from the commentary. But I didn't expect for it... But would've been better if there was.
- In the entrance, they should've made Eddie Guerrerro's entrance with a lowrider.
- Lack of orignality/idea on season mode. And to make the matter worse, Even if you choose SmackDown! or RAW, the storyline is same. That was the stupidest thing in this game.
- On the steel cage match, you still can't get to the top of the cage and do a flying move. That's dumb.
Overall, I give this game 5 stars with 2 thumbs up! Would've been better if there were more superstars, but oh well. This game is definitely worth your money and your time.
To THQ/WWE - I understand that the voices of commentary are hard. So I came up with an idea. How about sometime when you do a move, the ring breaks? That would be awesome, like when Brock Lesner super-plexed the Big Show and broke the ring. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Trust me, this game is worth the money. This game has next to no flaws in it. The first flaw I found is the controls are a little bit too complicated for a Mario game (ie: <,>, A to do a spuer jump and rotate Joystick and press A for tornado jump). The other minor flaw is that the camera angle often shifts at the worst times making you send Mario in the wrong direction (very, very annoying). Other wise the game is great. The Plot? Mario travels to the tropical Isle Delfino in search of a long awated vacation. When he arrives, he finds someone who looks exactly like Mario has been spreading sludge and grafiti all over the tropical paradise. The local police mistakeingly arrest Mario. Now, in order to clear his name and be freed from prison, Mario must clean up the mess and catch the Mario imposter.
The graphics are beautiful in this game and there are no skips in framerate. The camera angle is fully movable by the player (although it will automatically move itself to how it thinks you want it.... annoying) and the controls are smooth. Despite the somewhat complicated controls, you will grow used to them after about 15-30 min of gameplay. The game isn't a short one (by short I mean I didn't complete it in 2-3 hours) and the gameply becomes addicting.
Want a more specific description? Remember Super Mario 64? The controls, gameplay, almost everything was based off what they did in that game only it has been improved to GC standards.
If you liked Super Mario 64, you will love this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fixed most things, added good features, but needs one fix. Pro's:
Both OL and DL got overhauled resulting in a much more dynamic front and both getting the stats they should get. (2003 OL could get rarely any pancakes was fixed and DL gets more share of tackles and sacks allowing both to progress better between seasons)DB's are much more active and better at reacting to plays. WR's are much more likely to make catches on the run. Added Playmaker control which can be extremely helpful pre-snap on offense (changing the direction of the play without audible)yet somewhat clumsy mid-play (calling for blocks/ routing recievers). Defensive playmaker is somewhat limited and only provides minimal help on plays (changing direction of safety coverage). Probably one of the best additions in my mind is the ability to change the formation package with the touch of a button. In previous versions the players were locked into their positions unless changed in the formation substitutions screen requiring a pause, or for it to be done pre-game. For example, now if you wish to have your HB line up slot just rotate to your formation and push the button designated for Package until it changes to HB Slot and you will see the change reflected on the play design. Your HB will then line up in the slot reciever position. This also can be done on defense. Some cross-platform improvements: All versions now have the accelerated game clock option allowing for a full game in a fraction of the time but allowing for a realistic number of plays. This was limited to only the PC version in 2003. PC version now has FREE online gaming through use of EA Sports Online. In 2003 version PC customers had to pay after the initial trial period. Online leagues are now supported also and Owner mode is a nice addition where you control the stadium and things like concessions and ticket prices to attract customers and profit.
Con's:
If you are the type of person that likes to just call the play and let the CPU control your players after the snap (this includes coach mode on PC) then you will be extremely disappointed. With all the improvements to the linemen and defensive backs, EA seems to have somehow broken the QB's AI on human controlled teams. It isn't half as fast as it should be and results in sacks with 6 out of 10 pass plays. This can only be lessened with EXTREME changes to sliders in Options menu and blocking audibles. Even then it is not set right. Your QB runs around looking confused and half the time runs into the defender himself because he cant react to all the increased action around him and he won't throw the ball. This problem does not affect the CPU teams.
With all that said, if you are an action player who loves to control your QB then this is a great installment of Madden Football, as long as you watch the defense and make quick decisions. Strategy players or those that just like to coach have no choice but the PC version and hope they release a patch for the QB because all the other versions are unpatchable. Or else learn to control the QB. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game for Gamecube or PC. I bought this (second hand) for my son who is 5. He's been playing it for about 2 weeks now. His best friend, also 5, loves it as well. They go head to head and haven't been bored with it yet. Super Smash Brothers Melee has even been set aside for this game. We use 3 codes we got from the internet to add to the game. Last Christmas my son got the PC version of this, which he still plays, even after a year, but really seems to prefer the gamecube version of Cars. It's worth the money I paid (again second hand). If given the choice I would buy it again. I think sometimes it's a bit hard to understand the cars when they're talking in drive mode, but this doesn't my son at all. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun, but not for everyone. I personally love this game. The story is just enough to keep you moving, and not very complex or detailed. The controls are pretty easy to get used to and the cheats can make for some fun perks. It's over the top to the point of being hilarious at a lot of points (breasts randomly jiggle wildly for no reason, crazy gore and violence and some hilariously over-the-top voice acting at some parts.) It can be a great stress reliever, because who DOESN'T like beating up zombies with wide arsenals of weapons?
If you are offended by excessive cleavage, gore or violence do not buy this. Bloodrayne has all three (IN SPADES) and is unapologetic about it. But damn if it isn't fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
awesome. ...this game is nothing like Zelda. Yes, it's true it was a game released only in Japan, but it's coming to America in English. I've played and nearly beaten the game all the way through, (on the Japanese one) the guy with the red hair is not Roy. It is Roy's dad, Elwood, and no, Marth is not on this game. He was on Fire Emblem 1: The Dragon of Darkness and the Sword of Light, and Fire Emblem 3: The Mystery of the Emblem. I've beaten both games. They were good too. This game is a game similar to Advance Wars, but it's set in medieval times. You have a lord character, (basically he/she is your leader) and your other units assisting you. If any of your characters die, you cannot bring them back. If your lord character dies, it's an automatic game over. First time through it is Lin, (the girl with the green hair on the cover), and second time through it is Elwood. I'm almost done beating this game. Like all Fire Emblem games, it is very fun. However, (so far anyway).....my favorite Fire Emblem game is Fire Emblem 4: The Geneology of Holy War. Like I said though, that may change. Fire Emblem 6 has a good story and good graphics. Since I don't want to ruin the story for you, all I can tell you is buy it and see what you think!!:) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Broke after 3 months of light use. Pretty disappointed in how it feels like Gunnar's build quality has gone down over time. My first pair of Gunnars was an MLG Phantom which I've owned for 2+ years with heavy use at home for gaming. I purchased these Intercepts because I wanted something a little more fashionable that I could wear at work, as I do a lot of staring at computer screens at work as well. Not only were they super tight, and caused headaches for a while, but they broke at the right hinge after only about 3 months of casual use. Feels like they took a turn to be more fashion-forward at the cost of quality. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than the first. This game is great if, like me, you can't get the PC versions to run on your computer, or if you don't have any of the PC versions. Even then, I think it's better than the first PC HOMM, just based on the greater number of creatures available. The towns are somewhat similar to the Heroes 3 towns. One has lizardmen, hydras, basilisks, etc. just like the fortress of HOMM III, another is much like the Rampart, with centaurs, dwarves, elves, dendroids, green dragons, etc. The main difference is no upgrades, and the four different colors of dragons all belong to different towns. So, for instance, the castle-like town's highest creature is a Gold dragon, and the Stronghold-like town's highest creature is a red dragon. The screen-size and graphics are the main downside, although they are decent and colorful in good lighting. If you could just blow the screen up to PC screen size, I'd rank it nearly as good as the PC heroes II. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A well-executed game that rewards thinking. Finally, a first-person shooter that requires strategy and forethought. This is one of my favorite games for the Gamecube. As another reviewer pointed out, this game will appeal to people who like the James Bond series of games, but is superior in every way.
The Gamecube version of this game does not have online multiplayer capabilities, a significant drawback compared to the Xbox version. It still gets 4 stars from me because the single-player game is so deep and so much fun, I never notice the lack of online capabilities. The A.I. of your squad members and of the enemies is intelligent and sophisticated, and requires real strategy from you to get missions accomplished. Also appreciated is the realism of combat - one wrong move and you're dead. No unrealistic "health meters" in this game, and no flashing hearts lying around to restore health. Either you survive or you don't, which introduces a level of excitement to completing a mission that I didn't even know was missing from other games until I played Ghost Recon.
This game sounds remarkable in a surround-sound setup, and since the game is designed so that you need to know if someone is sneaking up behind you, surround-sound can actually enhance your gameplay. This game comes most highly recommended. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another Reason To Own A Dreamcast. Im glad to see that Sega haven't changed the formula with Crazy Taxi too much to make the sequel. Crazy Taxi 2 is just as much fun as the first one but with some new features. One of the new features is the new jump ability where you are able to jump offending vehicles and obsticles, and the best new feature of the game is the ability to have several passengers in the cab at any one time. Cab sharing is good beacuse you get muti fares as they won't all want to go to the same destination. Crazy Taxi 2 is set in New York so the scenery is just as exciting as it is in the first one. This is a must have game and has put more life back into the Dreamcast | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Sequel, lacking weapons system. Alright, while this game certainly does produce an atmosphere about it that makes it distinct and unique from any other game out there, the problem lies not only in the difficulty level, but often some very bad camera angles. Several times I've had to put the game down and vent out frustration at the difficulty its bosses present, which are by far the hardest in the Prime series. In order to make this game fair, I had to use my Action Replay to give the Light and Dark beams unlimited ammo, which they should have had in the first place (note: I would NEVER cheat unlimited ammo in a game otherwise). Even after modifying the game to make it easier, the difficulty level of the bosses is still too spiked. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
22XX has come....and is well worth the wait. Coming at last, the latest installment of the Megaman series is a simply awesome game. The graphics are excellent, especially in the later missions, and animations are wondrous.
You play as Zero, the ace Maverick hunter from the Megaman X series. Sealing himself away in a capsule to eliminate his berserk tendensies, he awakens 103 years later, to find that the Reploids - a race of sentient robots that Zero is a forebear of - are being hunted down by Neo Arcaria, and thier leader.
New weapons like a extendable, 8-directional spear, and a shield that deflects energy attacks complement Zero's traditional sword and buster pistol.
The game, however, is hard. Very, very hard. Using a continue system, you can find yourself giving away lives like candy at boss fights and certain missions.
New additions to the Megaman gameplay formula include the ability to enhance your weapons with a Elemental Arttribute, the 'Cyber Elves' - English Name pending - a series of strange almost spirit-like beings that you accumulate and can use to heal, extend your maximum health, half all damage, or become immune to spikes - which, by the way are still like before with their instant-death fun. Also, the normal health bar that bosses traditionally have now can have extra 'layers'...esentially giving them twice to three times as much health as you would expect!
Most chilling of all is the unexpected leader of Neo Arcardia and the mastermind behind the Reploid massacres...and why he does it...
And the great conundrum remains...what happended to 'X', Zero's rival, partner, and friend? Is he still alive, or did the sands of time finnally catch up to him?
This game is not for casual players, as hard as it is, but the game as a whole make up for it spectacularly. I reccomend this game to any veterans of the Megaman X series, one looking for a challenge, and anyone else who wishes to unravel the secrets of Neo Arcardia. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Its unique. Its weird. Its Atlus. Maken X is a weird game. The story has to do with a sword named Maken (or what ever you want) that has sentience as you guide it to either save humanity, cause its end, or be neutral. You would think the girl on the cover would be the main character, but you only use her body for 1 stage (as far as I know). Now what I mean by "use her body" is the main mechanic of this game, BrainJacking. Maken has the power to possess anyone who handles it. Its a bit like car jacking in GTA, except cooler in my opinion. The other main aspect that sets this game apart from others is the way its played. It is a hack and slash action platformer, but the game takes place fully from first person. The controls are easy enough to get used to, but it is a bit weird getting used to the platforming and the different characters you can play as. This game is not for everyone. If you don't like playing in the first person, or don't think you can get used to the controls, then there are other fine action games, and hack and slash games on the Dreamcast. If you still want to give this game a shot, but don't want to play in first person, there was a ps2 remake the changed the camera from first to third person. The remake was Japan only, and the game is very text heavy, so proceed with caution. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best soccer game I will ever play...Sorry Fifa. Super Mario Strikers is the most fun you could have playing a soccer game. I would rank it above both Fifa, Sensible Soccer, and the sequel Super Mario Strikers Charged. Though unrealistic, the dynamics of the game are still there and the game is very balanced. In terms of similar sports games, Super Mario Strikers has a similar feel of the popular NHL Hitz Pro. It is noteworthy that Next Level Games created both of these classics.
Each team has an alligator goalie that the CPU controls for the most part. There are also 8 captains including Donkey Kong, Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Daisy, Wario, and Waluigi. After choosing a captain, you choose between Toads, Koopas, Hammer Bros, or Birdos as your sidekick. Each sidekick has their minor perks, with Toads being my favorite support cast. Only the Captains have the ability to try for a Super Strike, which if timed accurately will result in two points.
The single player mode is entertaining as I am not usually one to play alone. There are several cups to play all leading to the Bowser Cup where you play the Super Team. Also, along the way are achievements to rack up and keep you motivated. For instance, you will get an award after racking up a certain number of hits, goals, perfect passes, or Super Strikes. Also, getting these awards will unlock valuable cheats. My favorites include custom power ups and "field tilt". If enabled, the field will become tilted in favor of the person who is losing. Field tilt is nice because it helps keep the score close but still allows for blowouts to happen. Finally, there are several AI difficulty settings from Beginner to Legend. I consider myself a pro at this game and playing the Super Team on Legend is still a tough task.
Multiplayer mode is the best part of the game. My brother is about the same skill level as me, and we have very exciting matches. There are so many ways to score that the game never gets boring. Also, there are several fields to choose from, although The Palace usually gets chosen. There are many different combinations of captains and sidekicks to play with, although DK and Toad are my personal favorite duo. Being more similar to hockey than to soccer, you can hit opponents with or without the ball. You can also make ridiculous shots whether they are a normal shot, charged up shot, or lob shot. Any time you are on the opponents half you can take a shot and it will be a shot on goal provided that players or power ups do not get in the way. It is not too easy to score but it is not too hard to score either. Finally, there are several powerups to add to the enjoyment including bananas, mushrooms, bombs, red/green/freezing shells, and the rare Star/Chain Chomp. Super Mario Strikers is perhaps the next best Mario sports game created after Mario Tennis. See for yourself! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game Despite Minor Flaws. Phantasy Star Online has been a long time coming. The series got its roots back on the SEGA Master Sysyem in the 80's. This newest installment brings back Youji Naka of Sonic Team, who worked on the original. Anyways, down to business...I'll try to keep this concise.
GRAPHICS-- Great character models and backgrounds, repetitive textures. Smooth character animation, repetitive enemy animation. Overall, so good that you don't notice the repitition.
SOUND-- The music stays out of the way for the most part, which is good because it's(you guessed it) repetitive. Sound effects are well done, with everything making the right noise at the right time.
GAMEPLAY-- One word: Addictive. After creating a character you choose between going online to unite and play with others around the world(hence the "online" part of the title) or playing offline by yourself. You can play straight throughthe game or undertake optional quests from the hunters guild. Either way(online or off; quest or not)you proceed to slay wave after wave of monsters to gain experince and meseta(the game's currency), as well as find new weapons and items and spells. That's it in a nutshell.
Despite some camera issues to boot, the game remains a truly revolutionary and exciting experience. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
P.S. The game contains a demo of Sonic Adventure 2. The demo is almost as fun as the entire of the original Sonic Adventure. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The prequel of Mana is great fun. I recall one summer when a friend brought over a game I hadn't heard of to play on the SNES that I was borrowing. Essentially it was the game that made me aware that there was more to Square than Final Fantasy and made me a fan of all their work. That game was Secret of Mana. What I didn't know then was that it was actually the sequel to a GameBoy title Final Fantasy Adventure. The name change from Sword of Mana to Final Fantasy Adventure seemed to be solely to ensure strong sales. I never played the original but loved Secret of Mana so much that when Square announced that Sword of Mana would be remade with an unchanged title I was excited. Mainly because Secret of Mana was something of an amazing game, a perfect ten in every way for its era, and the follow-up, Legend of Mana... well... let's pretend we never suffered through that disaster. I had high hopes for Sword of Mana. Game play wise it plays a lot like Secret of Mana, thankfully, and it has an intriguing (albeit somewhat childish) storyline. I love the story behind the game, though it's disappointing that Square-Enix opted to rename the Shadow Knight "Dark Lord". Its kind of hard to identify with the villain when they delve into his history and why he's doing what he's doing when he has such a sill name that screams "bad guy"... Even Dark Knight would have been a better name. This game also does what Legend of Mana didn't in that you can see where it ties to its sequel Secret of Mana. It's a blast to play.
This game contains some of the best graphics I've seen for the GBA as well, although there are times where the frames rate seems to stutter a bit, but it doesn't hinder game play. The music isn't as memorable as other square efforts but it's not bad either. All in all this game makes me yearn for a remake of Secret of Mana for GBA... and lets also hope that we'll see the never domestically released Mana 3 for the system as well. With Square Enix fully supporting the GBA this system is set to rock the handheld market (which is already dominated by Nintendo anyway). But it is so nice to have Square back. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Flawed but Fun. For a game released in 2003, the graphics are mediocre. Especially the people: at a distance, they are grainy blobs. Up close, they're blocky and awkward looking. The Gamecube is capable of much more, and deserves better work from Ubi Soft. And the AI is really as bad as people have said.
But despite those problems, Ghost Recon is still a fun game. It's different from Medal of Honor, where you're on your own for most levels. In Ghost Recon, it really is about the squad, and using a variety of resources to complete a mission. You can select different soldiers for different missions, give them different weapons etc.
Ghost Recon is not a great game, but realistic FPS's are hard to come-by for the Gamecube, and you could do worse. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best Robocop game ever. Robocop vs the Terminator (based on the award winning comic book mini series) ...is an excellent game hands down. this IS the Robocop game to own..
what failed with the nes film games..is that they never really captured the spirit of the character..to me they were good, but they were always a bit watered down... but this game shines all the way..its graphics are stunning (genesis keep in mind) the gameplay is tight and action packed ..the weapons are kick ass ..and, this time around the auto 9 has some serious power...
the storyline is decent too..if youve read the comics you know what im talking about here..
going up against the terminator is still fun.. this is one of my favorites for the genesis..which in my opinion is a bit superior to the Snes version.. i own both and the sega version is the one that gets the most use.
theres also the trademark violence in this game too...lots of blood...(unlike the robocop 3 game ) when you shot enemies they burst ..the blood flies... the Boss battles are intense and challenging .... you can tell they took great care when they were developing this game .... because, its quality all the way..
this game captures the feeling of the first 2 films perfectly.. the soundtrack is great also.. i remember when this game came out there were some people that wanted this game banned... give me a break!
Bottom line, if your a robocop or terminator fan..this is worth picking up.. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
BEST GAME EVER GOING TO EXIST ON GBOY ADVANCE. Well theres a lot to say about mario kart on snes and on 64 then when i heard about it on Advance i thought This is going to be awsome because i knoe i loved the snes Version and i loved the N64 version but now its back and better then ever with help from the brilliant G Boy advance Lucky me i got to sample it... AND IT IS 10 TIMES BETTER THAN WHAT I THOUGHt!! Soon i was lost in the moment Its colors and levels were Brilliant and amazing and it has 20 more tracks!! and you can link to 4 of your friends THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE BEST G BOY ADVANCE GAMES EVER MADE SO GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Horrible Baseball Game. This game was fun for the first two full games I played, since then it has been more fun being used as a frisbie.
Sega failed to include some critical aspects begining at the core - player controlled fielding. They also failed in the multiplayer aspects of the game. I have two roomates, therefore most of our game playing is done in a multiplayer mode. Sega failed to allow the user to play any part of season play out in multiplayer mode, thus if you are looking to collect stats on a given team you must either play by yourself or grab a pencil and scorebook and track them yourself.
They also failed to include some key elements of other successful baseball games (i.e. homerun contest, batting practice, etc..)
Overall I think this game was rushed to be produced, and Sega felt the great graphics (which are truely great) would carry this game over its many flaws.
To those considering a purchase: wait till next year... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun repetitive game but never loses its touch. Space Channel 5 is well...Grooooooooovy. Hahah.
The game is pretty much well..Dancing. But the game is solid. You play the game as Ulala, A space reporter, but a very groovy space reporteri a galaxy. Shes got some pretty cool dances and has a grooooovy attitude. You must use your groovy dances and moves to save the planet from an invasion from some sort of aliens called the Morolians. The game is fun. As the other reviewer mention the game does get pretty hard even near the beginning of the game. The game has some really good graphics and some cool colorful retro type enviroment.
Lets get to it...
The graphics in the game are up to par with other hot Dreamcast titles. The graphics were pretty stunning at one point but are still good and not Outdated. But not AMAZING graphics, duhh. I would Have to give the graphics a star for that..
The sound is great. It has a pretty cool soundtrack with cool funky, groovy(yeah thats getting annoying) dance songs and really awesome beats to get to you in the game.
Gameplay is really fun with nothing but DANCE DANCE DANCE. But cool dancing of course..Like I said before this game is funky. And.....groovy.eheh. The gameplay shows off some really cool realistic dance moves that will have you dancing on your mind. HELL MAYBE ON YOUR FEET! Theres alot of cool levels to dance too and some cool hidden levels when you replay the whole game again.
The creators did a great job with this DC title. From great graphics to groovy dance beats to funky levels....and lots of hard repetitive gameplay I give Space Channel five for Dreamcast..
4.0 out 5 stars..
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Beautiful, Fun to Play. Those of you who played Legend of Mana on the original PlayStation may experience some deja vu here and there as you go through Sword of Mana. The ring configuration of the menus is pretty much the same, and after some practice you can zip right through those. The manner of fighting is also similar, with your partner following you around and able to fight independently. The storyline is interesting and I'm continually amazed by the quality of the graphics on the GameBoy SP. This game will definitely help you pass the time, but there are frequent save points if you can't play for hours at a time. Buy this game, I don't think you'll be disappointed! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A must get for fans or newcomers to Castlevania. This game is awesome. It is challenging but fun. Whip out the good old trusty, well, whip, and take it to the zombies, skeletons, axe armors (very scary looking) etc. The only thing wrong with the game is that it is sometimes too dark and seeing slime dropping off the ceiling can be difficult. Expect to use antidotes a lot for this reason. If you have the game you know what I mean. Other than that, the DSS system is kind of complicated, but it's cool using a fire whip! Overall, you have to get this, I command you, go to a store, and buy this. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Would absolutely buy from Beboncool again. Let me start off by saying, Beboncool was on time with delivery. This gamepad comes with easy to understand instructions (if you need any further help for setup there are tutorials online). The evening I started using it, I ran into a snag when trying to link to the emulator I already had. The controls just wouldn't sync. I immediately sent an email to the company asking for help on the matter. I sent the email around 8pm, then by 11pm had received a reply. In their response, it was clear they had read my email and they asked me to send them the games I was trying to play, from what site, and on what emulator. By 3am I received a final email from them with a clear cut solution. The emulator I already had (ClassicBoy) was not compatible. They informed me of such and sent me two alternative ones that do work with their product.
Not only was Beboncool on time with delivery, they offer a quality product *and* their customer service is swift, timely and refreshingly helpful! Best purchase interaction I've ever experienced. You guys have a very satisfied customer. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Plays like the orignal, but doesn't hold true. If you are a fan of the original you may be shocked to see what the cutscenes are like in this game. Snake finds himself jumping off of live missiles and doing cartwheels down hallways. You feel like you're watching Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon instead of an MGS cutscene. Snake is no longer a cool-headed soldier, but an overly aggressive maniac who points his gun at injured old men. That's aside from the slapstick humor that's been injected into every other cutscene.
The gameplay is largely unchanged. You can now go into FPV and a few other features from MGS2 make it in. Other than that nothing has really changed. A few very minor level changes. If you are an old fan and can get over the cutscene and voice changes than you'll find the gameplay is fun like you remembered, if a bit too easy. Newcomers will have fun playing the remake of a masterpiece, but might find themselve confused by the story if/when they move onto other parts of the series. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
remember that old blue hedgchog and his buddy tails who obviosly had a crush on him. remember the days when sonic had the finest graphics in the world well 2d or not even today id take sonic over quit a few xbox or ps2 games because sonic had so much class i mean hes a blue hedgechog who has a super saign {i don't know which one was made first sonic or dragonball z}. even though it had a lack of plot or how sega recycle a lot of the levels it was sheer brilliance i mean i used to love sonic and was sad when sega stopped making game consoles {i mean think of the classics alex kidd, eco the dolphin,soul calibur and lets never and i mean never forget kid chameleon}well no matter how old i get ill never forget when that little blue hedchog was revolutionary in terms of graphics,sound and length. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good fun, no new pokemon. Whatever that guy before me said about Crystalix, it's not true. No new Pokemon have been added to Pokemon Crystal, but I do believe there's a way to obtain Celebi in the game. I've seen screen shots of the japanese version, but don't quote me on this I'm not too sure. Moving on -- you can choose to start as a male or female character, and your pack's desing will change depending on your gender. Also, there's a new rival out there who's obsessed with catching Suicune, and supposedly you have to stop him or something. This game is very centered around Suicune, as you can see on the box design, and a feature in the game that I like is that the legendary dogs are actual sprites in the game now, and when you see them, you click on them and fight them, so it'll be easier to find and catch them. Three new TM's will be added -- Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, and Ice Beam -- but you can only teach them to your Pokemon at the Game Corner for a whole crapload of coins. New moves can be bred or learned by Pokemon now -- like Eevee learning Baton Pass and Cloyster learning Spikes. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle: Greatest game in the world. Sonic Adventure 2 Battle is an awsemone game. You can be the dark side (Shadow,Robotnik,Rouge) or the good Side(Sonic Tails, Nuckles). If you play the dark side You can blow up the earth and some thing happens to sonic but you'll have to but it if you want to find out. It has tons of new levels but still lives up to the old school sonic games and more. I got this game a week ago and am flying through most of it. The hard levels are thouse of nuckles and rouge the bat because you have to find hidden emralds and keys. The good thing about the game is that afetr you beet the level in Story mode you can play it again in stage select with 4 different objectives. You can raise a chao wich is prety fun except that if you take it to chao kindergarton it takes forever to get over. All in all this is the best sonic game I have ever played and hope they come out withnmore like this one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A bit overrated. The new Mario Kart was definitely aimed for a younger audience. First, there is the "kiddish" music. While previous musical tracks from Mario Kart got you into the competition, this game's music makes the game seem more like Baby Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Second, the simplistic and limited number of race tracks. There are only 16 tracks (after unlocking Special Cup), and after a while of racing all of them, they get kind of boring. The tracks are simple, and there are not very many hidden shortcuts to discover, which would make the replay value of these race tracks increase. Because of the gamecube and Nintendo's capabilities, one would expect a bit more complicated and funner tracks. Even the Special Cup tracks were a bit disappointing. The N64 Special Cup tracks were fun and difficult, but they simplified all the tracks in this game for the younger audience.
Third, the graphics. The graphics are very colorful and vibrant and make the tracks and the game in general look very fun. The characters all look great, and overall, Nintendo did a good job of making this game very flamboyant.
Fourth, the battle arenas. The battle arenas (along with the tracks) are also very simplistic (especially the Gamecube arena...). There isn't really anywhere to hide (a fun thing about the N64 version) or any great stand-out features of any of the arenas. The arenas were made very simple so that the younger audience would be able to emerse themselves in a quick, all-out battle royale against their fellow peers.
Fifth, the battle modes. There are a few battle modes to choose from (including the classic balloon match), but the most annoying mode is the bob-bomb match. In the bob-bomb match, what happens is the match starts, bombs fly everywhere, and in about 10-15 seconds, its over. The person who wins usually wins out of sheer luck. Not much skill is involved to win, just luck. The same goes with the Shine-Thief battle. You just have to hope that your opponent doesn't get any red shells.
Sixth, the computer A.I. In 50cc, and 100cc (easy and normal, respectively), the computer players are too easy. Another valid specification of MK:DD!! for the younger audience. This audience wants to be able to feel good about themselves when they win the cups and not get frustrated and throw their controllers across the room when they don't. But, as for 150cc (EXTRA EXTREMELY HARD), the A.I. makes a quantum leap and becomes extra difficult. In order to win, you need sheer luck with what items you get, because it seems that every single computer opponent is out to get you. Only certain characters can achieve 1st or 2nd place with less difficulty as well as certain karts, so the player must choose wisely. 150cc was probably Nintendo's way of compensation for the more mature audience that is looking for more of a challenge.
And lastly, the innovative two-characters-per-kart system. What a good way to promote teamwork! This style of playing is very fun, and features a break from the normal one-person-per-kart limit. This would definitely catch the attention of the younger (as well as the older) audience. But one thing I discovered, though, is that this tends to aggrevate the teammates, as they tend to 'scapegoat' one another when one of them messes up and costs them the 1st place spot.
Overall: This game is all right, but I think the younger audience would enjoy it more than the mature audience. This game would be a great party game, but don't count on it to provide hours and hours of entertainment (it took me two days to unlock everything). But don't hesitate to buy it for the little ones. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is the Best Video Game Ever Made. I have just got done beating "The Wind Waker" after having sunk about 50 hours of gameplay into it. And I didn't even get everything you could. If you complete this game 100% it will probably take about 60-65 hours. And every hour of it is amazing. The graphics are awesome and fit the game incredibly. The Dungeons are the best Zelda has ever had. Very imaginative puzzles. And sailing over the Great Sea gives you the feeling that the world you are saving is huge.
Anyone who plays video games at all, should have this game.
If you don't have a Gamecube, but you're considering buying one for this game, it is definitely worth it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Endless Fun. My husband bought this game for himself and then started collecting the rest of the Pokemon games from years back. I was curious why a grown man would want to play Pokemon, until I tried it. This game caught my attention from the beginning. All the different taskings and the excitement of leveling up your pokemon to gain more moves was great. After playing the rest of his Pokemon games, I see the difference over the years. The graphics on Sapphire are amazing! And the new Pokemon are great. Also, instead of fighting one twin at a time, you get to use both of your top Pokemon to fight at the same time. The only drawback is without a book to cheat off of, you really wonder all the things you might be missing out on. That's why I ordered the Ruby and Sapphire guide so I can go back and see where all the goodies are. I hope you enjoy this game as much as we have. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A few changes and it is perfect. Being a fan of 3D platformers I felt it was my obligation to pick Pac-man World 2 up. ... However, I never expected it to be as good as it was.
Graphics 9/10
The graphics are really nice. I know people keep saying that these graphics are bad, but they are using a lot of the Gamecubes power. After playing it for a long time, I never saw a choppy frame rate.
Sound 7/10
It nothing special, but it doesn't get annoying. It's not as good as SA2: Battle's music is.
Control 8/10
Actually moving Pac-man around and jumping isn't a problem. The problem comes with poor camera angles and occasionally you will also have touchy controls. The slightest move can send Pac-man to his doom. This isn't that common, but the poor camera angles are. They can get REALLY annoying in some cases. At one part of the game it took me ten tries to get through a spot because of bad camera angles. (It's a good thing every time I died I could get an extra life. That way I could try as many times as I wanted.)
Gameplay 9/10
This game has six worlds, each with at least 3 levels. There are also six bosses. Each of the levels are pretty strait-forward. You just get to the end. That's the easy part. To get a 100% you need to collect all the fruits and pac-dots. This gets really hard on the later levels. You can also do time-trial mode to attempt to clear a level as fast as you can. Then, try the arcade, where you can play all the old pac-man games if you collect enough tokens.
Fun Factor 9/10
The touchy controls and poor camera angles do lower this score, but the game is still fun. It has plenty of levels and then adds a ton of replay value to all the levels. It even has a multiplayer mode for the arcade games. (The regular game lacks an multiplayer mode.) Pac-man World 2 combines elements of the original pac-man with modern 3D platformers to make a fun game worthy of [the price].
Here is how my scoring system works:
Graphics: 10%
Sound: 05%
Control: 25%
Gameplay: 30%
Fun Factor: 30%
Pac-man World 2 got the following scores:
Graphics: 9 (.9)
Sound: 7 (.35)
Control: 8 (2)
Gameplay: 9 (2.7)
Fun Factor: 9(2.7)
Final Score: 8.65 rounds to a 9! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
6 years later...still going strong. I originally bought a GameCube when Super Mario Sunshine came out, in early 2002. With it, I bought SMS, Metroid Prime, Star Wars: Rogue Leader, and Super Smash Bros. Melee. To this day, I have spent more hours playing SSBM than every other fighting game combined, and it's probably about even with the time I spend on RPGs.
I play this game EVERY DAY. Let me repeat that, EVERY SINGLE DAY.
This is a great example of "simple to learn, impossible to master". When you first start out, it seems easy enough. Press A (or B) and a direction to attack, X or Y to jump, L or R to defend. Simple right? But with time comes a mastery of advanced techniques such as wavedashing, L-Cancelling, tether recovery, super grabs, spikes, pillars, and the list just goes on and on.
The character roster is very large at 25(and mostly balanced, but more on that later), there are a wide variety of stages to play on, some simple platforms, some moving racecars on a track that goes speeding by.
Multiplayer is definitely the focus here, but a robust number of options will appeal to the single player crowd as well. There's Classic, Adventure, and All-Star modes (the meat of single player, which you can play through with all 25 characters); 51 different Event Matches (pitting you in all sorts of situations where you play as a wide variety of different characters); the Stadium (featuring a Target Test for each character, the Home Run Contest, and the Multi-Man Melees, pitting you against a horde of weak computer opponents for as long as you can last); and Versus mode, where you can fight against up to three opponents (computer or human).
This brings us to the real meat of the game: Versus mode. While many other fighters go by the wayside after time passes, SSBM has stayed in my gamecube for the last 6 years, largely because of its astoundingly deeo Versus mode. You have a number of options for the type of match (Time, Stock, Bonus to name a few), there are Items to add a bit of chaos to the match (which can be turned off for the fighting game purist), the 25 different characters play VERY differently (even the clones, but I'll get to that later), and all in all, it's one of the best multiplayer games i have ever played. Period.
Now, there are some things which detract from the game. For example, while there is a large number of stages to play on, some of them add little or nothing to the game. For instance, Yoshi's Island (N64) has such terrible camera issues that you can't see your characters sometimes, depending on the positioning of the players on the screen. Final Destination (a flat platform with no frills) is great for fighting game purists, but the party game crowd may find it very boring.
One other issue that many people have with SSBM is the character balance. While every character stands a fighting chance, and player skill definitely affects the outcome of a match more than the character choice, certain characters fall prey to other characters very easily. Fast characters tend to be better, able to swat the slower characters around to the point where you can't even move of your own volition sometimes. Peach is just overpowered, no way around it.
The third (and last) issue that I have with this game (and the last issue I have heard of anyone else having) is that of the clone characters. While SSBM has a wide variety of unique characters (Samus, Zelda, Mario, Peach, Bowser), there are a number of characters who share movesets with other characters, effectively making them clones. The pairings are as follows: Link-Young Link; Mario-Dr. Mario; Cpt. Falcon-Gannondorf, Fox-Falco; Marth-Roy; and Pikachu-Pichu.
One would think that with Nintendo (and HAL)'s penchant for uniqueness in their games that they would have been a bit more original with some of their characters.
All of that aside, SSBM is still an amazing game, that I have had many, MANY (well over 10000; the counter is capped) hours of fun with. I highly recommend it to anyone who owns a GameCube, likes fighting games, likes party games, has friends, or enjoys a good time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Rattles and shakes. I will preface this with needing a controller to play paper mario ttyd. I bought this as it was the most cost effective and boy did I pay for it...the L key was not working at all so I tried to take the controller apart only to find that multiple screws were stripped. When I did finally get it mostly undone the plastic just broke away from the stripped screws. The wiring in place on the controller was blocking the depression mechanism for the L button as it was not placed into the holder. Furthermore even after fixing this and tightening the screws when the rumble kicks in the controller sounds like it is going to fall apart. I would not buy this one again and I'm retrospect wish I had spent the 25 on a brand new one versus whatever I paid for this which has cost me more time and labor then a new one would have. Take your chances with this or you would like. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best true fighter on Gamecube so far. This is the best, and pretty much only true fighter available for Gamecube (discounting Smash Bros as being in a different class). It resembles Dead or Alive 2, in that the characters are similarly rendered, as are the environments, some of which are multi-tiered. There are a few characters to unlock by beating certain game modes (which include arcade, team, time attack & survival), as well as a movie (cut-scene) player and some other extras.
Each character has a beast variation...for example a wolf or a giant rabbit...to which they can transform once their beast-meter starts flashing. The beast version of the character tends to be a bit bigger and tougher than the human counterpart, and has the added bonus of being able to regenerate a certain amount from the strength, or hit meter. Also, transforming in front of an opponent will knock them down and do a small amount of damage to them.
The walls of the many arenas in this game are a part of the action. Walls can be damaged and destroyed by taking direct hits, or by having characters thrown into them. On some levels, knocking an opponent through an open spot in the wall will result in a ring-out victory; in other places, it will lead to another area in the arena.
As a casual fan of fighters, I found this game to be fun and challenging, but not so challenging that it couldn't be beat with some practice. A couple of hours into the game, I had team mode beaten, and within a few more hours, I beat arcade & time attack mode. This game is a fun 2-player game, but will probably have a short shelf-life for most hardcore fighing fans, due to lack of a co-operative or story-type mode. Recommended as a rental before you buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a bloody game ive been lookin for. the graphics are good the gme i fun. before i start if you get offended by cussin cause they do say f**k and strong and i mean strong bloog and gore don't boher buying it. its definately not for kids. cause i have it and im a kid. this game is great with tons of enemies from spiders to nazis and zombies and other strange creatures that i don't even know wats called. you play as a vampire who to restore health can get it back by suckin blood.its a third person view. she haa knives on attached to her legs and hands so wen she figts she slices. people get cut in half get heads chopped offeven legs and hands. the blood is is is is how shoud i describe it ... harsh, all over the place, goriest game on list award. beside karate you can use cool guns you can even useboth hand to use to different guns at the same time. even rocket launchers and the do damge. u can make bridges collapse and stuff blow up. wen u suck blood on a person during battle you can shot still so the let turn the body around to use it as a shield or you can shoot the people while suckin blood. the game is scary and the levels look scary. you fight in grave yards, houses, flooded places, in warehouses, factories, nazi buildings, strange mutation facilities and even inside a creatures body. therers non stop fighting and tons of action. the bosses ar massive from strange to stranger. its a tough game. and has over 20 levels. its fun. ifyou like gore this is must have. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent. I have begun playing this game this evening, and spent a few hours on it. So far it has been fantastic. The music has been very close to the original, and in most places spot on with the older SNES version. The graphics are just as good as they were on the SNES, and I would even venture as far as to say they are even better in some places. The story is just as good, and if I am not mistaken, I think there might be an extra line or two here and there.
I would definitely recommend this game to any Final Fantasy fan out there. It's a must own. I was a bit nervous that a lot would be lost in the transition from the SNES version to the GameBoy Advance version, but it is identical, if not better. I am very happy with this, and I think any Final Fantasy fan would be too. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lots of punch in a small package. I have never been a huge fan of extreme sports and extreme sports games alike, but I decided to check this title out due to its excellent reviews and great simularity to the console versions (something hard to find in a handheld game). I so not regret buying this. Basically, you can choose from 14 skaters and start a career with one (or all) of them. When you go to a levels, you find people who give you certain tasks to complete (usually within a time limit) such as collecting the letters in COMBO in one combo, getting a certain score in a given time limit, or finding the hidden tape. When a goal is completed you get a point, which helps you unlock new levels with different goals. Also, each level has new boards, packages, money (which can be used to increase stats and such), and tokens which are placed everywhere. Trick-wise, well, there are lots of nifty grinds, flips and grabs along with special moves unique to each character such as Tony Hawk's Kickflip McTwist. Excellent game even if u arnt a skate fan ( im not).
GRAPICS: 4.5- excellent for a handheld system
SOUND: 4.5- catchy tunes and great sound effects
CONTROL: 4.0- takes time to get used to on the GBA
REPLAY: 5.0- lots of stuff to collect and big levels
OVERALL: 5.0- excellent game | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Game...Way Better Than "Fatman Forever",But Pretty Hard. Batman Returns for the Sega Genesis is a pretty good game. It's got really good graphics,decent gameplay,and I really love the music. I think the music is one of the best things that this game has to offer. I know it's not like the music from the film,but it's very original,and I think it fits in perfectly with the dark gloomy look that this game has. Batman Returns is ALOT better than the disaster that was Batman Forever...or as I call it "Fatman Forever".Read my review for that Genesis game and you will see why I give it that title. Only problem with Returns is it's VERY HARD.There are a ton of cheap hits that you will take in this game. Getting to the next Act is quite a chore. You'll die alot. I promise you that. What makes it even harder,is there is no way to change the difficulty level in the options menu. On the positive side,you do get some cool gadgets,and a check point to start from,where you left off after you were killed(Thank God for small favors)Anyway. Pick this up,only if you like a good challenge. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not a bad RPG. First off let me say this: I'm 29, and in general I hate Pokemon. I think it's one of the most over-commercialized things I've seen in my whole life. But my kid loves them, and as a result I checked this game out to see if I thought he'd like it as a gift. As it turns out, it's WAY above his level (he's only 4), but in the process of checking the game out I really decided this game was pretty cool. As has probably been said about 50 times already, the main aspect of the game is battling your pokemon against others, in an attempt to capture as many of them as possible. Although it doesn't sound like that big of a deal, what I found most interesting was this: In the game you can have up to six pokemon with you at any given time to use in battles, and there are something like 150 of them throughout the game that you can collect and use. There are several "types" of pokemon, all of which have certain strengths and weaknesses against other types. So as a result when you go into battle not only do you have to think about how advanced your current "party" is getting (which is all there is to most RPG's I've seen on the gameboy), you also have to take into consideration which pokemon out of all those you've collected will do the best in that group of six that you can take with you on your quest. On the downside, unlike some of the RPG's on the gameboy that have been considered among the best such as Zelda and Final Fantasy, there doesn't seem to be a lot in the way of quests, side quests, or other things you need to do, other than just walk around an area fighting pokemon until they get strong enough to beat a gym trainer, which opens up the next area for you to wander around in fighting until you get strong enough to open up the next, and etc. This probably makes it a game that is good for younger players who might have trouble following all the different storyline aspects of some of the "bigger" RPGs, but still as a result it leaves me wanting a lot more story depth than there is. The game has a lot of interesting aspects, and it can be fun to find and train all the new varieties of pokemon as the game progresses, but I feel anyone who is a teenager or older would probably get more enjoyment out of one of the "heftier" RPG's. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
How's your accent. I'll get to the rest of the gameplay when I update later. Right now, I'm obsessed with the microphone.
Unless you're English Canadian, you may have some trouble playing the microphone games since even the slightest accent can cause a command to be completely ignored. I can just imagine some Brit saying, "Wha' the bloody 'ell?! I SAID strewburry!!" If North American English is not your first language, I suggest importing a copy from whatever region speaks your primary language. If you're a redneck, then you're pretty much screwed.
All joking aside, the mini-games are still fairly fun. In Solo Mode, you are pitted against one opponent, so you don't have to wait three turns when you're friends aren't around. This would have been better had it been playable online, but GameCube is not famous for online play. (Only SEGA and WarpPipe have ever taken advantage of Nintendo's forty-dollar modems) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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