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Post by Wildcat on Aug 9, 2006 9:43:12 GMT -5
Personally, I liked TS:FP more. I sold off TS2 because of the rather lackluster single-player story, but TS:FP delivered a solid one that was much more fun. TS:FP includes a lot of the same characters and some of the multiplayer stages from TS2 as well, so I'd have to say go for Future Perfect.
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Post by Dances in Undergarments on Aug 10, 2006 6:12:35 GMT -5
Cool. As a side note, the game never came out here, but I saw a German version on ebay for about $20 - that would have English options, yes? And it hasn't been cut up like other German releases, has it?
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Post by Nester the Lark on Aug 13, 2006 11:34:48 GMT -5
TPCGW: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers & The Return of the King from Electronic Arts
For those of you who used to enjoy arcade hack & slash or beat-em-ups like Golden Axe or the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game, you'll probably find a lot to like about these two Lord of the Rings games. They manage to update the classic formulas without falling into the traps of repetition or botton mashing.
The combat is strategic, and better fighting allows you to earn more experience which, in turn, allows you to buy new moves and abilities. The graphics and sound are terrific and really convey the atmosphere of the Peter Jackson films. For those of you looking for a multi-player experience, you may want to opt for Return of the King since it has a two-player mode. (Two Towers does not.)
Unlike most games based on movies, these are actually good. If you like the films, books, or just good action games, these are probably worth looking into.
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Post by Saim on Aug 15, 2006 19:49:46 GMT -5
I love this game.
Sadly I donnot have it.... and I have other priorities to save up for (DS and Wii)
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Post by Nester the Lark on Aug 20, 2006 18:29:39 GMT -5
TPCGW: Sonic Heroes from Sega
Sonic Heroes is a follow-up to the two Sonic Adventure titles that appeared on the Dreamcast and Gamecube. While Heroes may be a more genuine Sonic experience, it also carries some of the previous games' flaws, such as control and camera issues. Also, many are quick to note that the game's ensemble cast is less appealing than a game that could've focused more specifically on the blue 'hog, himself. (Altho, I thought the inclusion of a Chaotix team was a nice touch.)
If you can still forgive the annoyances of Sonic Adventure 1 & 2 (or don't think they even have any), then Sonic Heroes is another third party 'Cube game to check out.
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Post by Fryguy64 on Aug 21, 2006 3:02:13 GMT -5
Now that she's completed Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, I'm going to try and track down copies of the Sonic GC games for my girlfriend's birthday.
I think she'll like 'em. In the meantime, I'm going to force her to play Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle. There is NO excuse for never having played the funniest games ever made - sorry Mario & Luigi RPG.
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Post by Nester the Lark on Aug 27, 2006 17:00:00 GMT -5
TPCGW: Mega Man Anniversary Collectionfrom Capcom Way back in the 80's (the 1980's) Capcom made a groundbreaking game called Mega Man (Rockman in Japan). Not only could you choose the order in which to play each level, but you could also gain the powers of the bosses once you'd defeated them. Capcom then proceeded to make that same game seven more times. The NES games are so similar, they kind of blend together; altho the classics, 2 & 3, tend to stand out a bit more. 7 & 8 stand out much more as they were released on the SNES and PS1, respectively. The graphics and sound are dramatically better (and especially impressive in 8). Also included are a couple of rare arcade games that make for surprisingly fun diversions. You could probably figure out from the title alone whether this compilation is worth your time. If you like Mega Man, or just classic action/platforming in general, this Anniversary Collection will keep you occupied for quite a while. One last note: there's the issue of the reversed button configuration. The jump and shoot functions are in the opposite positions than they were in the original games, and you can't change them. It seems a lot of people were bothered by it. Personally, it took me all of about 10 seconds to get used to it. I must be gifted or something.
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Post by Wildcat on Aug 27, 2006 22:30:37 GMT -5
An excellent purchase. If you've liked any Mega Man game, this is a great way to discover all of them. The reversed buttons are a drag, though - congrats to you Corey for quickly getting used to them. They still give me trouble.
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Post by Fryguy64 on Aug 28, 2006 16:06:13 GMT -5
Worth pointing out, perhaps, that this compilation has never been released in Europe
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Post by Nester the Lark on Aug 28, 2006 17:50:41 GMT -5
The reversed buttons are a drag, though - congrats to you Corey for quickly getting used to them. They still give me trouble. I think I was able to adapt so quickly because I took the same attitude as if I were learning the controls for a brand new game. I had to make a specific mental note as to which button did what. So altho my instinct got in the way a couple of times at first, it was actually a pretty quick learning process. The irony is that after playing it for a while, I went back to playing Metroid: Zero Mission and had the same problem in reverse! (Of course, it only took another 10 seconds to correct it.) Worth pointing out, perhaps, that this compilation has never been released in Europe That is a crime. It really is a neat package of games.
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Post by Nester the Lark on Sept 3, 2006 16:49:14 GMT -5
TPCGW: NBA Street V3 from Electronic Arts
Not much to say here. If you like arcade sports games, particularly the classics NBA Jam or NFL Blitz, you know what to expect. As for its series, V3 is probably like the basketball equivilent of SSX 3. That is to say it's exceptionally awesome.
Also, it has Mario, Luigi and Peach in it. Word.
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Post by Dances in Undergarments on Sept 3, 2006 21:29:41 GMT -5
I've played the Xbox version, and yes, it is wiggedy wiggedy whack.
Unfortuantely it never came out for Gamecube here.
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Post by Nester the Lark on Sept 10, 2006 14:42:23 GMT -5
TPCGW: Burnout 2: Point of Impact from Acclaim
Do you have the need? Y'know, the need for speed? No, not that Need For Speed! I'm talking about driving fast and recklessly in that other arcade racing series.
While subsequent (and some would argue groundbreaking) installments in the Burnout series never made it onto the Gamecube, Burnout 2 is still a solid arcade racing game with more glorious high-speed crashes than you can shake a speeding ticket at. In fact, it includes even more modes and polish than it did on the PS2, including a championship mode, a police pursuit mode, and the trademark crash mode. And being such an old game, it'll probably cost you less than a traffic citation.
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Post by Blueberry_pie on Sept 11, 2006 9:14:28 GMT -5
Huzzah! Burnout 2 is awesome. I just wish its sequels also made an appearance on the GameCube because I had a lot of fun with Burnout: Revenge while playing it with my friend on his PS2.
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Post by Nester the Lark on Sept 17, 2006 10:56:31 GMT -5
TPCGW: LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy from LucasArts
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….
LEGO STAR WARS II
THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY
It is a dark period for the Gamecube. Several publishers have abandoned the system leaving its many fans helpless in the face of a desperate gaming drought.
But the heroic company, LUCASARTS, has recently released a new LEGO Star Wars game for the console, based on the original legendary films, and including all of the charm, humor, unlockables and fun of the first game.
In light of this new event, Gamecube owners now have the power to buy a new game, rescue themselves from the drought and restore freedom to the galaxy….
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