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Remy Saotome

06-23-2005, 09:57 PM

The levels aren't the problem. It's the bosses. They go from being mad easy to hard as fuck, and back again. That shit is stupid. The first DMC was the shit cause it ramped the difficulty up but did it evenly. This one didn't. Plus, if you want to buy health, it becomes so stupidly expensive that you have to go back through the levels in order to get enough orbs just to buy one star. That shit is retarded.

I'm not saying they should make the game super easy. I like challenging games, but making them uneven like this is really fucking stupid. You're the first person I've talked to that's disagreed with what I've had to say about it. So I'll say that makes you wrong. *LOL* *JK*Sorry to bring up an old debate, but I have now actually had some experience with the first game and have a rebuttal.

The first game's difficulty is uneven too. It took me 12 tries to beat Phantom the first time you meet him, and 7 to beat the first Shadow that you encounter. But I took Nelo Angelo down the first time I got there, and Griffon on the second attempt. The difficulty in the first game is just as rubberband as in 3.

Shop items are just as retardedly expensive as in 3 as well. Okay, a Vitality Star doesn't cost as much. But weapon upgrades are more expensive and you make money slower in this one. It took me five missions to get Alastor fully upgraded, as opposed to the one mission each in 3.

But anyway, it is still a good game. I am very much enjoying myself. I just feel that the original is just as rubberband in terms of difficulty and retarded in terms of shop item cost as 3 is. Personally, I liked 3 better. The combat system is more fun, IMO, and there is a better selection of weapons.

Also, I love how Al from VJ is exactly like the Alastor from DMC. When I found the sword with the bat-wing hilt sticking out of the wall, and it said "I am Alastor! The weak shall give their hearts and swear their eternally loyalty to me!" I almost shit myself. Al says the same thing in VJ2 when he transforms. And then when I started doing Vortex and Air Raid and High Voltage and Round Trip... It was good.

In other news, I'm a total nerd.:bgrin:

ReggieHadoken

06-23-2005, 10:16 PM

Whoa! Fighter X is still with us afterall. Welcome back, dude! :tup:

I forgot to post that I beat Metal Slug X Sunday night. It was cool how you ended up joining forces to defeat the aliens that turned traitor on the bad guys. Never could trust those extratur-whatcha-magems. The game has some nice extras like Combat School. This is one of this games I'll pop in from time to time not just because it offers old-school fun but because of the extra challenges. The Metal Slug series ranks right up there with the Contra games in my book. Heck, it may even be better than Contra. Now I just need to play the first MS, MS2 and MS3. Since I watched my brother-in-law play MS4, I may was well start that.

I haven't given up on Zelda: A Link to the Past. In fact, I got past that annoying 4th dungeon in the Dark World this afternoon. Once I obtained The Big Key, everything just fell into place. The boss, Blind was even more of a pain than I remember. Multiple heads and fireballs make for a deadly combination. And now my sword is up to level 3!! W00t!! Is there a way to get Link's sword up to level 4 or is 3 the highest it will go?

Lantis

06-23-2005, 10:30 PM

I haven't given up on Zelda: A Link to the Past. In fact, I got past that annoying 4th dungeon in the Dark World this afternoon. Once I obtained The Big Key, everything just fell into place. The boss, Blind was even more of a pain than I remember. Multiple heads and fireballs make for a deadly combination. And now my sword is up to level 3!! W00t!! Is there a way to get Link's sword up to level 4 or is 3 the highest it will go?

Yes, there is a way to attain level 4 of the Master Sword, the GOLDEN Master Sword. You do recall where Link's House is in the Dark World? It's a Bomb Shop now. At some point of the game, the owner will sell a Super Bomb. Once you buy this baby, go take it back to the Pyramid of Power (the centerplace of the Dark World, ya can't miss it) and set it on the crack that won't budge with normal bombs. This will take you to a Fairy Shrine. Throw in your Master Sword, and BOOM! Level 4. :clap:

ReggieHadoken

06-25-2005, 10:12 PM

Yes, there is a way to attain level 4 of the Master Sword, the GOLDEN Master Sword. You do recall where Link's House is in the Dark World? It's a Bomb Shop now. At some point of the game, the owner will sell a Super Bomb. Once you buy this baby, go take it back to the Pyramid of Power (the centerplace of the Dark World, ya can't miss it) and set it on the crack that won't budge with normal bombs. This will take you to a Fairy Shrine. Throw in your Master Sword, and BOOM! Level 4. :clap:

Oh, sweet! Much thanks, man! :tup:

Got past that blsted Ice Palace that was Dungeon 5. The boss was easy to kill but the dungeon itself was the worst part of it. Slipping and sliding around everywhere. And I had to rely heavily on the fire rod for quick enemy kills. Now I just need to remember how to get into the 6th dungeon. Looks like its time to hit GameFaqs once again.

I played some DBZ: Supersonic Warriors a few days ago. Playing on Normal with Krillin, I actually got a power level rating of over 30 million. The highest I ever got was with Piccolo, which was more than 63 million. I think I was battling Freeza. But getting a PL of over 30 mill with Krillin against Goku... that's pretty impressive in my book. I was fighting with LV1 characters but still. OK, Atari, where is Supersonic Warriors 2?

Million

06-26-2005, 12:14 AM

Nightraid

06-26-2005, 01:38 AM

Just started playing some old school Street Fighter, SF2 Turbo to be exact.

All the bgm in this game are kick ass. :tup:

Infested Jester

06-26-2005, 02:12 AM

FREE PLUG time: Destroy All Humans is INCREDIBLE. Everyone should buy this game. Of course I already knew it would be tight, from my experience with the demo, and all the info I saw/read about the game. I don't even care how far I am into the game(*I have passed 2 main missions and a few side missions)....it's just so much fun. It's cool that you can still use your normal alien psy powers while in "holobob" mode. Some of the thoughts you read off people are funny....and you can make so many hilarious situations just with Hypnotize commands and the ANAL PROBE.

*bonus cool points = your superior is none other than the voice of ZIM!

Co-sign, I took a few days off playing but now I'm back. Just got the final weapon for my saucer and I recently finished the mission "Duck and Cover" which was pretty fuckin hard, first mission that took me more than 3 tries. Also I fucking love Crypto, hope this game and God of War become running series like Jak and Ratchet. :tup:

CrotchMonkey

06-26-2005, 02:12 AM

Hee hee, thanks, but no thanks- R&C doesn't seem to have any 'life' in the stages, it's just killing the enemies with very little interaction, plus I don't like Ratchet, but I do like Clank.

Oh & now I'm playing KoF 94: ReBout on the PS2, along with the Darkstalkers Collection & The Rumble Fish :tup: Viren & Garnet OWN!
hey do you have a record on xbox live for metal slug 3? just wondering if your the same jedah dohma.

im currently playing katamari damacy, fun relaxing game :party: also trying to learn alpha 3, hardest sf for me to get into. if i ever get the feeling i really need to load up some 3s, havent played that in a long time.

cant forget the fucking awesome battlefield 2!

lseelba

06-26-2005, 03:23 AM

I'm currently playing Curse of Monkey Island (Monkey Island 3). I'm also playing the original Splinter Cell on Xbox. WRAP!

Crusader

06-26-2005, 03:42 AM

I'm currently playing Curse of Monkey Island (Monkey Island 3). I remember playing that game... it's good but it's hard as hell. Some of the puzzles solutions are insane... I had to look at an FAQ quite a few times. Good luck. I love the animation on that game though...

Stabby

06-26-2005, 04:53 AM

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath has excellent controls.

The rest of the game is awesome too--- but the controls are the best I've ever played in this sort of game.

Mr Mort

06-26-2005, 07:28 AM

Currently addicted to Forza. I normally HATE driving sims, but this one is the shit. Once you start, you can't stop playing, as simple as that. Being able to completely customize your car is awesome. My WRX STI is simply sick. God I love that game.

I also started playing Destroy All Humans, and man, is that game awesome. I love the classic 50's theme going on in the game, and the dialog is hilarious. Definately another X-box must-own game.

Between UC2, Forza, and DAH, my Xbox has been putting in some overtime.

4neqs

06-26-2005, 07:35 AM

Currently learning the ropes of FFTactics. Man, for a casual RPG player such as myself, it can be maddening in a chess kind of way. Strategizing isn't my strong suit.

Million

06-26-2005, 08:08 AM

yeah, Xbox has been on a roll lately. Destroy All Humans, UC2, Midway Arcade Treasures 2, Conker's is out, and there's still Phantom Dust which I haven't picked up yet....AND I played some Halo 2 with a friend pretty much all last night. It's too much good stuff...I don't even have enough time to play all the games I have for it so far.

Halo 2 ---heh, I can't believe we were actually on a winning team on Collosus....normally I can't stand that piece of shit map. It's like fighting in the world's largest mall with unnecessary structures all over the place.....it's way too big, it's a hassle to even find people to kill, and it's just boring. Plus, I have worse luck than usual there....but we actually won.

FireisWet

06-26-2005, 09:01 AM

Currently learning the ropes of FFTactics. Man, for a casual RPG player such as myself, it can be maddening in a chess kind of way. Strategizing isn't my strong suit.

It's the whole choosing certain classes, rather than certain characters thing that throws people off. Have fun spending as much time on the battlefield as you do on the status screen :)

Stabby

06-26-2005, 09:32 AM

Knight class sucks. Go Monk early on, then let your characters build from there.

Stationary skills that don't require anything-- Monk's chakra, for example, are awesome for building job points in weaker characters. Make monk their subclass, then have them stand around doing it.

Tekno Virus

06-26-2005, 09:54 AM

i played FFT a long time ago and left out at chapter 4. I picked it up again, and it's highly addictive.

I've got Ultima and Genji equipment.....worthless

i've got these highly trained generics with almost every class mastered, but now in chapter 4 i've got those newbs and i've got start all over again. I'm almost done with Orlando and Agrias but i've got a long way to go with Meliadoul and Beowulf.

Is it me or is Ninja with Marial Arts stronger than anything else? I hear people talk about knights with two swords and it was lame too slow not enough power.....

EDIT: WTF???!! I can't start Cloud's quest even though i bought the flower from Aeris. I think i need to get that stone (activate the machine built from mustadios's dad) with the 2 circles with tails sign (Gemini?), but it looks like i don't have it. Where do i get it?

Stabby

06-26-2005, 09:59 AM

I always just took the two-swords ability and put it on other stuff.

Ninja class sucks, that is the only good skill it has. I don't want to throw my weapons away! And Knight is good with two swords since the stat hits on knight class strike twice. Awesome way to level is picking a map, buffing the knight, then smacking the shit out of the enemy's speed until it drops to 1-- you'll be doing -6 speed a turn. Then do the same for power, etc while using stationary skills for the rest of your party.

Remy Saotome

06-26-2005, 05:13 PM

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath has excellent controls.

The rest of the game is awesome too--- but the controls are the best I've ever played in this sort of game.
I really liked that game...

Up until the big plot twist. The twist itself is interesting, but afterwards Stranger doesn't look as cool, and you no longer get to select bounties to hunt, you just play a linear set of levels with few bosses. And there is really no longer any reason to take enemies alive, removing a lot of the strategy. But the first three towns, where you go after bounties, is great fun. And Stranger looks like a badass.

Stabby

06-27-2005, 12:13 AM

snip

Co-fucking-sign.

Unrelated-- for all you DBZ freaks.

- Bandai will release the Nintendo DS fighting game Dragon Ball Z: Mukuregen for Nintendo DS in Japan this winter, the sequel to Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors for GBA.

EDIT

Touhokudai Gaku Mirai Kagakugijutsu Kyoudoukenkyuu Center (NDS, Nintendo) - 34,000 / 187,000 units --- (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/andj/)

??????!

Athanasy

06-27-2005, 12:24 AM

Just starting FFTA on a GBA Emu.

Never played this one, played FFT though.

Anything I should know before I start? Little secrets, info on special classes, etc.

ReggieHadoken

06-27-2005, 12:30 AM

Unrelated-- for all you DBZ freaks.

- Bandai will release the Nintendo DS fighting game Dragon Ball Z: Mukuregen for Nintendo DS in Japan this winter, the sequel to Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors for GBA.

If Atari knows what's good for them, then they had better publish that sucker in America. I'm going to pick up a DS later on and I'd love to play that game.

Opened two games that were sitting in shrink wrap for months: Sword of Mana and Yu Yu Hakusho Dark Tournament. YYH: DT isn't a bad game but the controls for certain moves are just ridiculous with some seriously screwed up inputs and timing involved. I love how the game uses clips from the anime to tell the story and I'm a HUGE YYH fan. Heck, even the characters feel different from one another but those tricky controls... ugh. I'll play it a bit more but this game has nothing on DBZ: Budokai 3.

As for Sword of Mana, the AI of my partner is... well she's about as smart as a rock. She's killed a few enemies, sure but on the whole, I'd like to reach through my TV screen and back hand her. But I can't really say I hate the game. It has some sweet graphics and some good music and it is the prequel to one of my favorite video games of all-time: Secret of Mana. But I was hoping for more out of this game. Well it has only been 52 minutes in so I should probably play more of it.

Remy Saotome

06-27-2005, 12:35 AM

Co-fucking-sign :sad: I feel your pain.

Stabby

06-27-2005, 12:38 AM

Remy Saotome

06-27-2005, 12:48 AM

Does it stay like this until the end? I had all those stamina upgrades and whatnot.

The game now is just challenging-- but no interesting bosses or anything. And I think I missed the wasp power-up? I keep getting the ammo, but I can't use it.
Yep. The whole rest of the game is like that. There are a few bosses, though. There are these floating ghostly things that are pretty nasty, and the final boss.

To use wasps, you have to be zoomed in with your binoculars. They'll load automatically when you activate them. Wasps are like a sniper rifle.

Stabby

06-27-2005, 12:52 AM

I have binoculars?

Well it doens't matter, since I quit. They fucked up an awesome thing.

Remy Saotome

06-27-2005, 12:56 AM

I have binoculars?If you bought them at a shop.

Well it doens't matter, since I quit. They fucked up an awesome thing.I understand. I still finished it, simply because I loved the first part, but I pretty much hated that last third. Especially the boat. Don't even get me started on that damned boat.

Stabby

06-27-2005, 01:01 AM

The boat is awesome. I love the fact that it provides heavy support fire.

The major problem with this game is how fucking hard it is to kill stuff. Point-blank riot slugs still aren't 100%, and while eating shots from those machinegun guys, you don't have long to take stuff out.

But goddamn, that bounty-hunting part of the game was awesome.

EDIT: Did you catch everything alive too? I had about 15k when they stole all my shit.

Million-- I think you'd appreciate this game.

4neqs

06-27-2005, 02:58 AM

It's the whole choosing certain classes, rather than certain characters thing that throws people off. Have fun spending as much time on the battlefield as you do on the status screen :)

That too. I lost some early battles and wondered what I was doing wrong. I spent almost half my time fiddling with the jobs first.
*checked status screen and then jobs/abilities*
*slaps forehead*

Stabby

06-27-2005, 03:03 AM

If you are just starting, make a bunch of monks. They are very strong for the early game, and will let you grasp the basics.

The key is picking the skills that are awesome and custom-crafting characters.

Black Mage subclass Calculator is fucking insane.

4neqs

06-27-2005, 05:16 AM

Thanks man.
----
-slight spoilers-
Fourteen hours into NxC, still no sign of Strider or Captain Commando. =( The latest scenario had my party up agains Devil Kazuya (who naturally has a grudge against Tekken 4 Jin), Akuma *and* a bunch of monsters though, so I can't complain. The music is god tier too.

KOS-MOS is not only a hot hawt hot android, but a fucking tank as well. The only drawback is that she's a slowass when it comes to gaining turns.

Million

06-27-2005, 05:28 AM

Destroy All Humans only gets better as you get further along. This is way more fun than I was even expecting! Once you holobob the mayor and speak to the people....ohhhh that's just priceless. It's been awhile since a game got such a good laugh out of me. The interesting thing is....I ended up saying the right things to the crowd at least most of the time, and passed that part on my first try....now I wonder if it's possible to screw up that part, and if so, what happens...?

anyway, later onI had a tight battle with The Majestic. "Men in Black" is such an awesome urban myth....it can be used in so many interesting ways in a story.(*MIB" movies/comics, The Matrix, etc.) Oh yeah....they had no chance. I DESTROYED them like it was nothing. They get cool weapons though...

WasFemto

06-27-2005, 08:47 AM

So how exactly does the "No Late Fees" thing work at BlockBuster?

Is it like rent-to-own basically or what? I was looking for an explanation on how this works but couldn't find one. Any help would be appreciated.

rsigley

06-27-2005, 08:48 AM

WasFemto

06-27-2005, 08:58 AM

you have 7 days after due date to bring it back

if you don't they charge your credit card the price of the movie

if you don't return it in a month after that its yours, if you do then you pay $1.50 restocking fee and get the credit on your account

Cool, thanx.

One more stupid ? for anyone who can answer this. Say I want to keep the game, would I be able to go in and get the original case for the game or would I be stuck with the BB case?

P. Gorath

06-27-2005, 09:24 AM

started playing dragon warrior VII this weekend. Jesus christ what is up with this game? Im 3 hours into it and have yet to fight a random battle. Now I remember why all the nes games were so frustrating - it's all about figuring out what oblique thing you need to do to trigger the story forward. God im glad modern rpg's did away with that.

Lantis

06-27-2005, 09:28 AM

Oh, sweet! Much thanks, man! :tup:

Got past that blsted Ice Palace that was Dungeon 5. The boss was easy to kill but the dungeon itself was the worst part of it. Slipping and sliding around everywhere. And I had to rely heavily on the fire rod for quick enemy kills. Now I just need to remember how to get into the 6th dungeon. Looks like its time to hit GameFaqs once again.

Well, just in case you haven't checked yet, in the Light World, use the flute, and select destination point #5 (or maybe #6, the one that drops you in the desert). You will be carried to a ledge you couldn't normally access. Beneath one of the rocks lies a portal to the Dark World, and you will be transported directly to the Dark World's swamp, where dungeon #6 is located.

Figcoinc

06-27-2005, 09:30 AM

Currently playing .......

SF 3s and....

nothing else really.

Was thinking of getting back into a MMORPG.

Though I'm torn between City of Heroes, Everquest 2 and World of Warcraft.

I have Guild Wars but just haven't gotten into it yet.

DeathScythe

06-27-2005, 09:36 AM

My lazy ass has yet to finish Paper Mario and RE4. Then there is Phantom Brave which I'm 5 hours into and La Pucelle Tactics which I have yet to start. Too much Tekken 5 and GT4 lately.

Stabby

06-27-2005, 10:15 AM

My lazy ass has yet to finish Paper Mario

I beat the hell out of Thousand Year Door. 50+ damage a hit... AND I was untouchable.

S.a.g.a

06-27-2005, 10:27 AM

Just starting FFTA on a GBA Emu.

Never played this one, played FFT though.

Anything I should know before I start? Little secrets, info on special classes, etc.

You're honestly better off figuring everything out yourself.

If all else fails, stick Marche and another party member as Fighters (LEARN AIR RENDER BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE), stick your bangaa as a Dragoon, stick Montblanc as a Gunner and Juggler for status ownage, have your typical magic user master everything it can, and work your female through the Archer and Sniper stages onto Red Mage.

And once the clan wars begin, level up religiously. You'll end up with a stockpile of money to buy whatever you want before you know it. The Consentrate support ability is broken as all hell, so learn it as soon as you can. Also, get used to tapping the A button to raise your chances of a sucessful attack. Anything below 55% is going to be a bitch to connect.

Oh, and don't forget to master Thief because after a short while, you'll either have to steal or level up your clan through missions to get new items.

---EDIT---

ALWAYS SAVE YOUR GAME WHENEVER POSSIBLE BEFORE HEADING INTO BATTLE, AND ALWAYS CHECK OUT THE LAWS FIRST.

This can save you a shit storm of trouble in the long run, especially since if you don't like the set of laws and you still have a couple of days before a mission ends, you can move around the map and have them change to something that might work a little better.

Oh, and remember: THE DMG:ANM LAW IS FOR WILD MONSTERS ONLY. Moogles, Bangaa, Nu Mou, etc. are exempt so you can whomp on them till your heart's content.

Tekno Virus

06-27-2005, 10:31 AM

ok i need another RPG to waste my life.
I just beat:
Chrono Cross, FFT, Lunar, FF9, Zelda: LTTP, Front Mission (SNES)

Now i need something.... I'm wiling to spend no more than $21.64 ($19.99 plus tax) and i have a PS2

I heard Star OCean 3 would be a good choice. Any suggestion?

Stabby

06-27-2005, 11:57 AM

Star Ocean Second Story >>> Star Ocean 3.

SO3 has the same major problems as FFX, except worse.

And the game balance is fucked.

Crusader

06-27-2005, 02:42 PM

Star Ocean 3... is that the one titled "Till the End of Time"? Was it worth buying? I always wanted to try that game but never picked it up for some reason. I looked pretty good though...

DarkGiygas

06-27-2005, 02:44 PM

Phantom Brave is 19.99 new.

ezekial45

06-27-2005, 02:48 PM

Star Ocean 3... is that the one titled "Till the End of Time"? Was it worth buying? I always wanted to try that game but never picked it up for some reason. I looked pretty good though...

It's Pretty good. I made a review on it at Gamefaqs. The game is pretty long and theres tons to do. Also, the battle system is pretty good.
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Finally, The same people who made that game made Radiata Stories.

ReggieHadoken

06-27-2005, 08:48 PM

Went to my buddy Brandon's place. We haven't hung out in like a month and a half. Anyway, we played Metal Slug 4. I really can't see why any old-school players wouldn't like this game. It is full of trigger finger action, huge bosses, vehicles to board and well designed stages. In short, pure Metal Slug goodness. We beat the game but we never checked out MS5 so I might play that tonight.

We also played KOF 2003. Man, this game is so freaking tight. I didn't know more than half the fighters in the game because I've never really been into KOF but I was loving this game. I rocked it with Terry and even Ryo was pretty good in this game. Lots of different modes and tons of fighters to choose from. How come KOF games are never at Evo? And how come KOF never gets much love for that matter? I think I've found another fav 2D fighting series that ranks right up there with SF.

My first Official US PlayStation Magazine came in the mail today. It came with a demo of Destroy All Humans!! Can't wait to check this out!!

Stabby

06-27-2005, 08:51 PM

Crusader-- rent or borrow Star Ocean. Or buy it used, to see if you like it or not to take it back. Either you'll love it or you'll hate it.

Million-- You need to play Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath. Either Best Buy for 29.99, or that Circuit City deal may have it.

I just beat it. I'm satisfied, but I still think they fucked up on the last quarter of the game. The final boss was the easier than any other boss in the game-- including the first one. Hell, it was easier than the average grunt in the final levels.

Remy Saotome

06-27-2005, 08:59 PM

The major problem with this game is how fucking hard it is to kill stuff. Point-blank riot slugs still aren't 100%, and while eating shots from those machinegun guys, you don't have long to take stuff out.Personally, the corpse -> ammo system used in the later areas makes the game too easy because it basically gives you infinite ammo. A dead guy sucks up fast, and still gives you a decent supply of ammo. I pretty much ran around using Super Stingbees, Boombat Seekers, and Riotslugs with impunity. On the rare occasion that you run across a solitary guy or two, you can easily take them alive and make up any small ammo differential you may be missing.

But goddamn, that bounty-hunting part of the game was awesome.

EDIT: Did you catch everything alive too? I had about 15k when they stole all my shit.co-sign, and yes. Well, all of the gang leaders anyway. I did kill some of the basic thugs. But I took as many of them as I felt I could alive.

Lantis

06-27-2005, 09:00 PM

We also played KOF 2003. Man, this game is so freaking tight. I didn't know more than half the fighters in the game because I've never really been into KOF but I was loving this game. I rocked it with Terry and even Ryo was pretty good in this game. Lots of different modes and tons of fighters to choose from. How come KOF games are never at Evo? And how come KOF never gets much love for that matter? I think I've found another fav 2D fighting series that ranks right up there with SF.

Well, most KOF haters like to say "OMG the grafiX SuXor! Eet looks like SNES!". But ah well, to each their own, I guess....

I assume you're playing the console version, right? The one that comes along with KOF 2002 in one package? I suggest you give 2002 a spin...it's considered by most players as the best KOF game (it's still second best to me, behind KOF '98). It also has much more characters than KOF 2003, and the HSDMs, even though some are utterly useless (and some insanely hard to pull out), they are still fun to watch for the most part (especially Angel's). :tup:

4neqs

06-27-2005, 09:15 PM

Yamazaki's HSDM/LDM is top tier.

Stabby

06-27-2005, 09:17 PM

Weapon tiering--

Sting bees were useless, damage was too light to be effecting. Super Sting Bees were probably the best weapon in the game. Did tons of damage, stunned enemies, and had just enough homing to maintain easy locks.
Normal: C
Upgrade: A

Spiders I discovered too late in the game, but they were the shit even normally. They bind stuff for a really long time, commonly found, and makes the harder enemies simple as pie. The upgrade was icing. Upgrade was best weapon of game, IMO.
Normal: A
Upgrade: A+

Stunkz, or whatever they were called, are the worst weapons. They needed to stun for longer, or have some other effect. The upgraded ones were too good-- they should have made them available sooner. Would have made a lot of areas simpler, and I wouldn't have detested those fucking skunks so much.
Normal: F-
Upgrade: A

Stun Slugs were pretty much only for bosses and heavy-type enemies. I'm more accustomed to the shotgun being the general use weapon than a specific one. Riot slugs were good-- but the damage they did was really iffy. Point-blank shots didn't always kill, which is lame.
Normal: B
Upgrade: B+

Zapbugs were... Zapbugs. I could always count on them, and they never let me down. Surprised me, too, when I wound up sniping things that seemed like they should have been out of range.
B+

Chipunks needed the multi-target from the start. The upgrade Skunks > Chippunk upgrade.
Normal: C-
Upgrade: C+

Fuzzies were really dependent. But they didn't do enough damage until the upgrade, even if they did have their uses.
Normal: C+
Upgrade: B

Boombats were too good, but somewhat rare.
Normal: B+
Upgrade: A

ReggieHadoken

06-27-2005, 09:27 PM

Well, most KOF haters like to say "OMG the grafiX SuXor! Eet looks like SNES!". But ah well, to each their own, I guess....

I assume you're playing the console version, right? The one that comes along with KOF 2002 in one package? I suggest you give 2002 a spin...it's considered by most players as the best KOF game (it's still second best to me, behind KOF '98). It also has much more characters than KOF 2003, and the HSDMs, even though some are utterly useless (and some insanely hard to pull out), they are still fun to watch for the most part (especially Angel's). :tup:

Oh yeah, I've got both in the double pack, 2002/2003. Games were worth the $40. They were shipped in limited amounts so I figured I'd better pick them up ASAP. Glad I did. :tup:

I also got KOF 2000/2001 a while ago. Haven't played those yet but I watched my bro-in-law play them. They both look pretty fun.

Lantis

06-27-2005, 09:32 PM

KOF 2000 and 2001 are not precisely the epitome of KOF playing (KOF 2000 has many retarded striker combos, almost as bad as any MvC 2 assist, and KOF 2001 is riddled with some more retarded shit), but I guess they're good if you don't take them too seriously. And if you play KOF 2001...you WILL learn to hate the last boss, Igniz, in a hurry. I find him hard to beat, even with the 1/3 energy handicap you can impose when you continue.

FistsofFury

06-27-2005, 10:01 PM

What do you think is the epitome of KOF Lantis? 98?

The KOFs are so different, I try to divide them up in terms of the best of each period myself.

Million

06-27-2005, 10:07 PM

Again: BUY Destroy All Humans immediately. The game is too much fun...especially if you happen to already have a negative opinion of human beings in the first place. The game is actually a bit light-hearted in tone, but it's perfect to unleash your dark hatred for this pathetic species. I just had a great battle with "The Majestic", and they really had no chance against my superior powers and technology. heh, and they finally let me play with the Ion Detonator on this stage? Too tight....they never stood a chance.

That's not to make this game sound like a cakewalk though. You still have to approach any serious battle with the authorities with some common sense and strategy. You can't just go charging in like you're absolutely invincible....Crypto can still be overwhelmed especially by the Army or the Majestic.

hehe...and I still love making people shit with that anal probe. It adds a nice touch of destroyed dignity to go along with all the death and destruction.

oh, and I'm not just going on endless rampages here...I'm actually progressing thru the game. I beat 2 more missions today, so I'm probably closer to the halfway mark...I guess...

Lantis

06-27-2005, 10:22 PM

What do you think is the epitome of KOF Lantis? 98?

The KOFs are so different, I try to divide them up in terms of the best of each period myself.

Yeah, KOF '98 is the best for me, I thought I mentioned that earlier? :confused: But yeah, I like KOF '98 the best, in a Super Turbo kind of way...I mean, it's old, it may have not as many bells and whistles as the newer KOF games (HSDM, LDM, Counter/Armor modes, strikers), but it's so damn solid in the terms that it's very much balanced. Yes, it does have its' top tier, but many characters can compete with them, and few matches are totally helpless. The game engine also isn't so over the top, it just feels right. The thing that I feel that keeps KOF 2002 from being #1 is the MAX combos...they just seem too powerful, and look kinda retarded. But some people like it, so meh....

Overman

06-27-2005, 10:29 PM

Im playing Wow & Fire Emblem : Sacred Stones (gba)

Everything else can just fuck off and die...

RetroKid

06-27-2005, 10:34 PM

Im playing Wow & Fire Emblem : Sacred Stones (gba)

Everything else can just fuck off and die...

How are you coming along in that game?

DarkGiygas

06-27-2005, 10:36 PM

Picked up Wario Ware: Twisted! today. This game is so damn fun, tons of shit to do in it too.

RoninChaos

06-27-2005, 10:37 PM

Been getting back into halo 2 when I have time.

Remy Saotome

06-27-2005, 10:41 PM

Sting bees were useless, damage was too light to be effecting. Super Sting Bees were probably the best weapon in the game. Did tons of damage, stunned enemies, and had just enough homing to maintain easy locks.
Normal: C
Upgrade: AVery true.

Spiders I discovered too late in the game, but they were the shit even normally. They bind stuff for a really long time, commonly found, and makes the harder enemies simple as pie. The upgrade was icing. Upgrade was best weapon of game, IMO.
Normal: A
Upgrade: A+I disagree with this one. Personally, I dislike the Bolablasts, and preferred the Bolamites with the reload speed-up and the clip increase. When I upgraded to the Bolablasts, I really missed being able to rapidly fire off three in a row. It allowed me to still take care of enemies that were more spread-out quickly. And besides, you don't have time to scoop up all three guys when they're wrapped at the same time. At least one would get free before you were done.

Stunkz, or whatever they were called, are the worst weapons. They needed to stun for longer, or have some other effect. The upgraded ones were too good-- they should have made them available sooner. Would have made a lot of areas simpler, and I wouldn't have detested those fucking skunks so much.
Normal: F-
Upgrade: A Regular Stunkz could be used on the Nailers. Hit them with a Stunkz and immediately begin sucking, and you could bounty them alive off of the one time they puke. But for the most part, I agree. Stunkz sucked, Spark Stunkz were pretty good.

Stun Slugs were pretty much only for bosses and heavy-type enemies. I'm more accustomed to the shotgun being the general use weapon than a specific one. Riot slugs were good-- but the damage they did was really iffy. Point-blank shots didn't always kill, which is lame.
Normal: B
Upgrade: B+The Zapfly/Thudslug combo made taking most of the bosses pretty easy. You could also use Thudslugs to knock out an enemy from long range, allowing you time to run up and bounty them before they regained consciousness, making them better than Bolamites at a distance. The Riotslugs were a Godsend in the last portion. Extremely good against the big metal tank things (and maybe the ghosts, too? Can't remember for sure), and also fairly reliable against basic thugs.

Zapbugs were... Zapbugs. I could always count on them, and they never let me down. Surprised me, too, when I wound up sniping things that seemed like they should have been out of range.
B+Also very true. Extremely reliable for the "weak, infinite ammo" weapon of the game.

Chipunks needed the multi-target from the start. The upgrade Skunks > Chippunk upgrade.
Normal: C-
Upgrade: C+Very disagree. Chippunk/Bolamite and Chippunk/Fuzzle were very reliable in the earliest portions of the game. They were the only weapon that could draw enemies away from each other. You could use them to lure single enemies into cover, then ambush them. Whittle the numbers down over time to take less damage over all. It just took some patience. Worthless in the last area, since stealth is neither neccessary nor even viable.

Fuzzies were really dependent. But they didn't do enough damage until the upgrade, even if they did have their uses.
Normal: C+
Upgrade: BAgreed. Key in some situations, worthless in others. Neccessary for taking Jo Momma alive though.

Boombats were too good, but somewhat rare.
Normal: B+
Upgrade: APersonally, my pick for best weapon. Only thing that was really reliable against big groups of guys, and in the final portion where you can get ammo so easily, they really shine.

As for Wasps, what can I say? Basic sniping weapon. Not good in big melees or against enemies that have seen you, but if you have cover and the terrain allowed for it, they can save you from a lot of hits. Unfortunately for snipe-happy people, the terrain didn't allow for it much in this game.

Tekno Virus

06-27-2005, 10:51 PM

Star Ocean: the second story brings back good memories. I can't remember in details but once you get a handful of useful abilities, u basically get uber powerful (like in FFT). It was weird once i got past lvl. 99, i mean, there aren't many RPGs where you can get past lvl.99

MIRROR SLASH (this moves goes on forever. When you first receive it, i think it does like 4 hits? but i rememeber at level 200? it goes on and on and on...... i whiffed one time i had to wait like what seemed to be 30 minutes ( all my other characters were dead)

it isn't as bad as Lunar's last boss. TIME TO DIE!!!11one1!

Phantom Brave? I'll check it out...

Stabby

06-27-2005, 11:10 PM

Wait, you actually fought those tank-things? They seem like way more trouble than they are worth.

The upgraded spiders don't need multishots with me-- I just use zapflies to stun if someone is away from the crowd.

Spark Stunkz + Seeker Boombat owned the entire game. Too bad you could only use the combo so late in.

lseelba

06-27-2005, 11:32 PM

I just beat Monkey Island 3. Now I have to decide which game to play. My choices are Halo 2, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, or Final Fantasy X. They are all still in the shrink wrap :(

Overman

06-27-2005, 11:37 PM

How are you coming along in that game?

I'm at the part where Eirika and Ephraim meet in battle, its pretty cool so far. I haven't had time to play much, but now I will.

Whats the max lvl in this game? And after you beat it can you still wander around and do stuff?? :P

RetroKid

06-27-2005, 11:40 PM

I'm at the part where Eirika and Ephraim meet in battle, its pretty cool so far. I haven't had time to play much, but now I will.

Whats the max lvl in this game? And after you beat it can you still wander around and do stuff?? :P

The max level in the game is 20/20, meaning 20 levels unpromoted, and another 20 levels after promotion, but trainee units like Ross go 10/20/20.

And yeah, when you beat the game you can do the Creature Campaign which is basically wandering around the world map and killing everything that pops up.

ReggieHadoken

06-28-2005, 12:59 AM

Well I'm gonna go to Game Crazy some time this week to trade some more games in. So long Yu Yu Hakusho: Dartk Tournament. So long Sword of Mana. I don't really think I'll miss either of these games along with the rest that I'm trading in.

I opened up my copy of Space Channel 5: Special Edition. Fun game but tough, just like most music themed games are for me. I was thinking about trading it in but I think I'll keep it. I had fun playing the first level and that groovy music just sticks with me for some odd reason.

Played a little bit of X-Men Mutant Apocolypse. Not a bad game but it is on the tough side. I thought about keeping it but I'm not sure.

I was so close to beat Neon Tiger on Mega Man X3. After 2 tries, I had him down to 3 more pegs of energy on my last life. I think you're supposed to go to him first. I haven't played X3 since early 1996.

Infested Jester

06-28-2005, 07:08 AM

Just finished DaH, end fights were awesome, I felt like such a bad ass afterwards. :bgrin: They also set up a sequel nicely.

SPOILERS:

Basically you assassinate the president, then go to the White House to meet Silhouette for whats supposed to be a surrender. Turns out Silhouette is a woman, she unleashes Americas greatest weapon on you...Robo-Prez. Its a ginat mech which you fight and chase via your saucer blowing shit up the whole time. Once you topple it Silhouette challenges you personally, this fight was a bitch, she keeps recharging her shields and calling in agents and robots during the fight, took me a few tries but its easily the toughest fight in the game.

WasFemto

06-28-2005, 07:23 AM

After lookin at the new screens for this, I hope for the best for this game. I'm more of a something should stick in it's own genre of things but hopefully this kicks ass. I just might have to import the SE.

http://www.bandaigames.channel.or.jp/list/ps2_cowboy/information/index.html

Still need to get my PS2 modded tho'.... :bluu:

Remy Saotome

06-28-2005, 07:30 AM

Wait, you actually fought those tank-things? They seem like way more trouble than they are worth.I had thought you had to destroy them in order to proceed. *shrug* They were pretty tough. I think I put a full load of Riotslugs and a full load of Super Stingbees, plus a couple Boombat Seekers into the two of them.

I hope they do a sequel to this game, but come up with a reason to put Stranger back in his Clint Eastwood outfit. None of that stupid armor and shit (I don't wanna spoil it). And more hunting bounties.

Duck Strong

06-28-2005, 07:41 AM

I'm playing Freelancer right now. For those who don't know it's kinda like Diablo 2, but in space, with space ships. If you like space sims like Tie Fighter you should try this one, it's pretty good.

Lantis

06-28-2005, 09:26 AM

ReggieHadoken

06-28-2005, 11:00 AM

Well since I'm a KOF newbie, I figured I'd start my training. I sat down and played some KOF 2000 this afternoon. Beat arcade mode. The boss, Zero had this one move that paralizes you and then he breaks out this 6 hit combo on you or something. I got caught in that mess twice. The move wreaked of cheese but I take that over *shudders* Rugal and Geese Howard any day. Like Iori and K, those guys DO NOT screw around. I discovered the awesomeness that is Kim. Dude is a bonafide kick master. I think I actually like him better than Terry. Well at least as far as KOF 2000 goes. Kyo is also pretty tight. One thing I like about the KOF series is that there is a near equal amount of women fighters as their is to men. I mean in SF, there are only a handful of babes but in KOF, you can't go through the fighter roster without crossing a ton of hottie fighters.

EX-Sucker Punch

06-28-2005, 11:16 AM

Did y'all know there's a Double Dragon II for Japanese PC Engine CD?

I'm actually getting it very shortly.

Duck Strong

06-28-2005, 11:24 AM

Beating X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse is just a matter of practice. I think my best characters were Wolvie and Psylocke. Cyclops is just plain cheap..he can keep away all day long with those beams, heh heh.

Remember...you have to beat the game in one sitting (without using passwords) if you want to see the good ending.

I beat that game too when I was younger. I think it was the first non-fighting game to feature fighting game motions. That alone made it good :tup: . I'm sure it was made because there was no way in hell COTA could have been ported to the SNES in any recognizable form so, instead, Capcom did the next best thing and made Magneto a real bitch to beat.

They also gave Marvel Super Heroes the Snes treatment, but I never got to play that one. It seemed pretty ghetto anyway. :pleased:

Evil Morrigan

06-28-2005, 11:59 AM

Just beat Kirby's Canvas Curse. Excellent game, Thanks for the reccomendation Kyoji. :tup:

Playing Bomberman for the DS now. Multiplayer is a lot of fun, especially since you can have the 7 other CPU opponents to play against.

I made a thread about it yesterday but it seems like nobody is really interested in the game. :xeye: Oh well.

http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93851

Does anybody know when Nintendo plans to go Online withe the DS?

D-Force

06-28-2005, 12:25 PM

I was so close to beat Neon Tiger on Mega Man X3. After 2 tries, I had him down to 3 more pegs of energy on my last life. I think you're supposed to go to him first. I haven't played X3 since early 1996.

Have you beaten Crush Crawfish yet? If you did, then CC's weapon would make short work of Neon Tiger.

Anyways, I broke out my SNES and Lufia II. Currently at the Ancient Cave. I must've spent 6 hours on that alone.

ReggieHadoken

06-28-2005, 01:16 PM

Have you beaten Crush Crawfish yet? If you did, then CC's weapon would make short work of Neon Tiger.

Anyways, I broke out my SNES and Lufia II. Currently at the Ancient Cave. I must've spent 6 hours on that alone.

I just started playing X3 last night. Only got past the intro stage. Maybe I should kill Crush Crawfish first.

Lufia II. Good stuff! Good story, great music. I have the whole soundtrack in MIDI formate. Even there, it is excellent. Loved the boss theme in that game.

Well I played KOF 2001 and I must say it pounces all over KOF 2000. KOF '01 has smoother spirtes (and shinner ones at that), better music, sweet art design and is overall a much better game. That isn't to say I didn't have fun with KOF '00 but compared to '01, it just doesn't stack up. Party Mode rocks. I've already unlocked several Arcade version stages. And K9999 is awesome. I don't know what tier he'd be ranked in but he is easily one of my favorites. The two things that irked me about '01: the final two bosses. I made it past the first guy only after 1/3 that mother's life guage. That other son of a... well even 1/3rding his life didn't do much. That cheap scrub has moves and combos that can knock off more than half your life and your Strikers may as well be urinating on him because they do JACK in the damage department.

Crusader

06-28-2005, 04:39 PM

Anyways, I broke out my SNES and Lufia II. Currently at the Ancient Cave. I must've spent 6 hours on that alone. Ah I remember that one. Man that was such a good game... I remember playing it back when it first came out.

ReggieHadoken

06-28-2005, 05:28 PM

Flipnic-Played a demo of this game. I never was too good at pinball games or even real life pinball but this game offers an ineresting take on the genre with lively tables. From what I've read, the pinball physics are dead on and for $20, pinball freaks may want to check it out.

Destroy All Humans-This was also a demo but I enjoyed what little that I did play. Krypto is excellently voiced and the 1950s theme is uber cool. I was laughing out loud when I saw a cow take a dumb. And tossing cows = priceless. I can even read the thoughts of people and animals. And jolting those foolish humans was so much fun. And I even took out a farmers brain and added it to Krypto's. And then I got to board my space ship and blew stuff up!!! That was so much freaking fun!! I'll be buying this game for sure but I don't wanna pay $50 for it. I'll wait for a price drop.

Current fav KOF game: KOF 2001. Game just rocks it. Playing '02 as I write this.

EX-Sucker Punch

06-28-2005, 08:34 PM

Ehhhh Lufia 2 is just a brain hemmorage waiting to happen....

Million

06-28-2005, 08:37 PM

^Destroy All Humans gets even better as you get further along in the game. Cool things happen that of course I don't want to spoil. The weapon I just got last night is incredible.(*launch a strange bomb that can be remotely detonated....the blast completely DISENTEGRATES people.)

X-Death

06-28-2005, 08:45 PM

Wheeeeeeeeeee.

Basically polishing up my MvC2 skills before T6 (got new buttons too!!). I'm up for the team tourney as well if anyone wants to join me. Also entering Vampire Savior and HSF, but I'm not too concerned about those. I don't even know who I want to use in VS. :rofl:

Diablo 2: LoD (pc): Still playing this, though not as intensely as usual. My Vengeance paladin solo'd hell difficulty with little problem and finished (I think) at level 81. He's 87 now, and I'm basically just using him for mf'ing (he has 202%mf, which I think is great since I don't have mf gear on most of my equipment slots). Mainly just getting stuff for my Wind druid.

Metal Gear Solid 3 (ps2): I got pissed after I shot every fucking frog and didn't get the stealth camo. I'm 100% sure I got them all, I even made a checklist, I didn't die, and made sure to shoot them again whenever I loaded my save. So I'm still regrouping before I go for it again. :annoy:

Way of the Samurai (ps2): I was sorting and recording my collections recently, and I forgot I even had this game!! Still kicks as much ass as I remembered. I lost my 3 best swords (999health/50atk/50def/40%+ Blocking), so I'm also still realing from that. :sad:

Advance Wars 2: Casually progressing, doing a mission whenever I feel like it.

Zoom.

Reggie: The 9-Volt look is okay, but you should get a gif of the Jimmy dance. You know I'm right.

ReggieHadoken

06-28-2005, 09:32 PM

X-Death, good to see ya! And you're not dead!! Jimmy is tight but I like 9-Volt more. He's the ownage on old-school lovin'.
:clap: That said, I will look for some Jimmy avs.

I've been jumping from game to game like mad:

Metal Slug 4 & 5 is killer. And in MS5... YOU CAN SLIDE!! :wow: Sliding in a MS game = top tier. Both of these games were well worth the money. Why some fans would dislike MS4 is beyond me. Cool bosses, sweet level designs, twitch finger action, etc.

Serious Sam: The Next Encouter really surprised me. I've had this game for more a year now and I finally sat down and played it. I went through the first two levels racking up tons of combos on kills. Nevermind intricate level designs or gripping stories. It's all about the KILLAN!!! Blood, gore!! Lots of gore!! I love it!! And the chainsaw is tightness. I can't believe I even thought about trading this in. This game is a keeper.

Remy Saotome

06-28-2005, 09:40 PM

Metal Slug 4 & 5 is killer. And in MS5... YOU CAN SLIDE!! :wow: Sliding in a MS game = top tier. Both of these games were well worth the money. Why some fans would dislike MS4 is beyond me. Cool bosses, sweet level designs, twitch finger action, etc.Well, like I said earlier, it isn't that 4 or 5 are particularly bad, it's just that 2, X, and 3 are so infinitely superior that it isn't even funny. I disliked the fact that new characters replaced old characters, they should've just been added. Most of the new vehicles are lame. The bosses are very different from the old ones, in a not-as-fun way. Dual SMGs is really stupid because it is exactly like Heavy Machine Gun, except it lacks the ghetto diagonal shots. And I hate the new point thingy (IIRC, it's called "rank"; the little medals awarded for rapid kills) because it is just another reason to feel like an idiot when you die (since all the points go away; as if losing the rescued soldiers wasn't bad enough).

Anyway, like I said. I do enjoy 4 and 5. I will pick up the collection. But I just think that 2, x, and 3 are far better.

Serious Sam: The Next Encouter really surprised me. I've had this game for more a year now and I finally sat down and played it. I went through the first two levels racking up tons of combos on kills. Nevermind intricate level designs or gripping stories. It's all about the KILLAN!!! Blood, gore!! Lots of gore!! I love it!! And the chainsaw is tightness. I can't believe I even thought about trading this in. This game is a keeper.TNE was pretty good. Check out The First and Second Encounters for PC/X-Box. I like the enemy design better in those, since TNE's new enemies tend to look really whacky in comparison. I've also always preferred mouse/keyboard over dual sticks for FPS. But anyway, yeah... TNE is pretty good too.

lseelba

06-28-2005, 09:48 PM

I just got SNES-Station. I am overwhelmed with all the SNES goodness. I have no clue where to start. Should I play the games I loved growing up, or should I play the great ones I missed?

WHAT ARE THE TOP 5 SNES GAMES? (in your humble opinion)

DarkGiygas

06-28-2005, 09:54 PM

Earthbound
Chrono Trigger
FFVI
Super Metroid
Super Mario World

Remy Saotome

06-28-2005, 10:01 PM

WHAT ARE THE TOP 5 SNES GAMES? (in your humble opinion)
1. Chrono Trigger
2. Donkey Kong Country 2/3 (both good; can't decide)
3. Super Mario World/Yoshi's Island (see above)
4. MegaMan X
5. Wario's Woods

EDIT: Added MMX. Can't believe I almost forgot it.

Lantis

06-28-2005, 10:17 PM

Well I played KOF 2001 and I must say it pounces all over KOF 2000. KOF '01 has smoother spirtes (and shinner ones at that), better music, sweet art design and is overall a much better game. That isn't to say I didn't have fun with KOF '00 but compared to '01, it just doesn't stack up. Party Mode rocks. I've already unlocked several Arcade version stages. And K9999 is awesome. I don't know what tier he'd be ranked in but he is easily one of my favorites. The two things that irked me about '01: the final two bosses. I made it past the first guy only after 1/3 that mother's life guage. That other son of a... well even 1/3rding his life didn't do much. That cheap scrub has moves and combos that can knock off more than half your life and your Strikers may as well be urinating on him because they do JACK in the damage department.

I do understand people who say KOF 2001 has better things than KOF 2000, but the music? I found KOF 2000's music to be much, MUCH better than the boring shit they have in KOF 2001 (I can't even recall a track on the top of my mind). See, I told you would have problems with Igniz (the last boss). Just make sure you have 2 fighters + 2 strikers...that way you will at least deal some damage in your moves (typical SNK boss damage handicap). 3 fighters + 1 striker or 4 fighters is just a no-no.

There IS a way around Original Zero, though (the sub-boss). If you perform low A (weak punch) repeatedly while at a safe distance, O.Zero will perform his "skirt wave" move. If you're fast enough you can dash in and punish him.

K9999 is one of those characters who is probably better off doing his normals than anything else. I swear...jump A (or jump C) -> close C -> fwd + A = damn too much.

Duck Strong: Yeah, I actually played that SNES Marvel Super Heroes - War of the Gems. It's pretty much the same thing as Mutant Apocalypse (Wolverine is virtually THE SAME CHARACTER he was in MA...straight down to the sprite), with some nifty additions like being able to choose between paths in certain stages and using the Infinity Gems to enhance certain abilities:

- Reality: Allows you to discover secret items.
- Time: Speeds up your character (huge plus for Hulk)
- Power: Powers up your character (huge plus for Spidey)
- Mind: Allows you to jump higher
- Space: Higher defense
- Soul: Gives you 2 energy bars

The characters also have special moves, and some characters even have air combos (you know, PPP in the air). There are also some known bosses like Doom, Blackheart, or Thanos.

I still have the ROM, so I play it every now and then.

Remy Saotome

06-28-2005, 10:22 PM

Duck Strong: Yeah, I actually played that SNES Marvel Super Heroes - War of the Gems. It's pretty much the same thing as Mutant Apocalypse (Wolverine is virtually THE SAME CHARACTER he was in MA...straight down to the sprite), with some nifty additions like being able to choose between paths in certain stages and using the Infinity Gems to enhance certain abilities:

- Reality: Allows you to discover secret items.
- Time: Speeds up your character (huge plus for Hulk)
- Power: Powers up your character (huge plus for Spidey)
- Mind: Allows you to jump higher
- Space: Higher defense
- Soul: Gives you 2 energy bars

The characters also have special moves, and some characters even have air combos (you know, PPP in the air). There are also some known bosses like Doom, Blackheart, or Thanos.

I still have the ROM, so I play it every now and then.
Sounds nifty. Gambit in that?

Wouldn't it make more sense if Space enhanced jumping, though?

Lantis

06-28-2005, 10:44 PM

Well, Space was the defense enhancer of the arcade MSH, so it makes a bit more sense.

No, Gambit isn't in it. The cast is:

- Hulk (he has the Gamma Charge)
- Wolverine
- Captain America (he has the Shield Slash)
- Spider Man (he has the Web Ball)
- Iron Man (he has the Uni Beam...sorta)

RetroKid

06-28-2005, 10:52 PM

My top 5 SNES games list:

1) Chrono Trigger (the greatest game of all time)
2) The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
3) Tetris Attack
4) Final Fantasy IV
5) Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

I actually played Radical Dreamers, the followup? to Trigger earlier today. I put a question mark on followup because there are some continuity differences with Chrono Cross. Anyway, it's the oddball of the series because it's a very short text-based RPG, meaning it's like a 'Choose-Your-Own-Adventure' book in video game form. It's a decent game if you don't mind the reading and have 4 or 5 hours to kill. The soundtrack is also top notch. In fact, some of the music in RD returns in CC. Good shit.

ReggieHadoken

06-29-2005, 12:20 AM

Remy Saotome

06-29-2005, 12:23 AM

Heh. I've always liked Mai, just 'cause she's hot. Playstyle be hanged!

blackadde

06-29-2005, 12:26 AM

WHAT ARE THE TOP 5 SNES GAMES? (in your humble opinion)

-Eartbound (I don't care if you hate it early on, it's worth playing all the way through at least once)
-Chrono Trigger
-Super Metroid
-Final Fantasy 6 (US)
-Link to the Past (Not really that much of a fan but I appreciate it's greatness)

Anyways, playing WarioWare Twisted, which is awesome. That huge gyro is pretty sensitive, the games are fun, and the art is still hilarious. Plus you can play the entire thing with one hand, which I'm sure will be useful for some of the more creative members of this board.

Tried out Conker:L&R (never played the original) and it seems alright but not really that special. The dubbing is atrocious, it feels like I'm watching some french cartoon with english layered overtop. The humor and artstyle aren't really my thing either, it seems more aimed at 13-15 year old males who derive joy out of slinging fake vomit at each other. In any case the graphics are amazing, probably beating out RE4 for the best stuff I've seen on console so far.

CrotchMonkey

06-29-2005, 01:52 AM

-Eartbound (I don't care if you hate it early on, it's worth playing all the way through at least once)
-Chrono Trigger
-Super Metroid
-Final Fantasy 6 (US)
-Link to the Past (Not really that much of a fan but I appreciate it's greatness)

fuck you hit it pretty much dead on for me. i love super metroid, god i cant wait till i get my cube for prime.

anyways i beat katamari damacy today. it was odd, i was shocked to see it just end like that especially when i just started to enjoying sticking up buildings and whole islands. oh well, i guess ill play for better scores and find more presents even though the crown is top tier :karate:

fun game, id say worth the 20 and it had some catchy tunes too. a sequel is coming right? any word on whats in it?

lseelba

06-29-2005, 01:53 AM

I beat that game too when I was younger. I think it was the first non-fighting game to feature fighting game motions. That alone made it good :tup: . I'm sure it was made because there was no way in hell COTA could have been ported to the SNES in any recognizable form so, instead, Capcom did the next best thing and made Magneto a real bitch to beat.

They also gave Marvel Super Heroes the Snes treatment, but I never got to play that one. It seemed pretty ghetto anyway. :pleased:

I'm playing that game right now on SNES-Station! It is actually quite fun. There are five characters, each with different moves and attibutes. Hulk, Wolverine, Captain America, Spider Man, and Iron Man. They all have SF type moves. Hulk has a command grab! The only character that sucks is Captain America. He doesn't do anything that someone else does better. Wolvie and Spidey are the best.

Superking

06-29-2005, 01:57 AM

Just beat Kirby's Canvas Curse. Excellent game, Thanks for the reccomendation Kyoji. :tup:

Uhhh, you're welcome? Even though I never recommended anything to you. :xeye:

As for me, just the usual, 3S, NxC, PSOBB, Sakura Taisen Remake, yadda yadda yadda.

lseelba

06-29-2005, 02:09 AM

OK I just beat Marvel: War of the Gems. It was fun. Now to start on another SNES game. I've never heard of Wario Woods so maybe I'll try that. Also, why so much love for Earthbound? I've never been able to get into that game even though I like RPG's. It just seemed childish to me when I started playing it(?)

{PFH}-Lake

06-29-2005, 03:51 AM

Best snes games. Damn theres a lot of good ones.

DK country 1,2,3
Kirby super star
Kirby 3
Super mairo all stars+super mario world
Ogre Battle
Mario Cart
Chrono Trigger
Lufia 1,2
Super Mario 2 yosh's island
Legand of Zelda
Mario RPG
earth worm jim
Black Thorn
Secret of Mana
Legand of Mana
FF3
EarthBound
Super Metroid
Warios woods
Tetris+Dr Mario
Tetris 3
MegaMan 7
MegaMan x
MegaMan X2
MegaMan X3
R-Type 3
Breath of Fire
Breath of fire 2
Battle Toads and Double Dragon
Contra III
CastleVania 4
F-zero
Super Ghouls and Ghost

Remy Saotome

06-29-2005, 09:49 AM

OK I just beat Marvel: War of the Gems. It was fun. Now to start on another SNES game. I've never heard of Wario Woods so maybe I'll try that. It's kinda like Dr. Mario. There are monsters that have to be destroyed by placing them in a line with bombs. But what makes Wario Woods unique is that you don't actually move them bombs as they fall. You play as Toad, trapped inside the play field, and have to use him to carry and kick the bombs into place. There're even bosses!

Anyway, I've yammered on enough. But I'd like to throw in a second to PFH's Super CastleVania 4, Kirby's Super Star, and Kirby's Dreamland 3.

Lantis

06-29-2005, 10:06 AM

Ha ha! Well I guess we have different views on the music in KOF '00 and KOF '01, Lantis. Well that's understandable.

BTW, thanks for the tips. I'll try those out on him. I thought Igniz was tough but he is nothing compared to Rugal in KOF '02. That mother is just wrong on so many levels. Even if you 1/3rd his life, that is no guarantee that you will win. It's offical: SNK bosses are much tougher than Capcom bosses in fighting games. Actually, the AI in KOF '02 is more fierce than in any other KOF game I've played.

I'm still learning the characters in KOF games and the roster in each game is so freaking huge! So far my faves are: K9999, Kim, Kyo, and K. Actually Iori is also good. For some reaosn, I'm having a hard time pulling of Terry's Power Wave in KOF '02.

Well, actually, my favorite KOF music is from KOF '96, but I think that's a bit too old for you....

Rugal in KOF 2002...yeah, he's somewhat of a bitch. I wouldn't put him up to Igniz' level, though.... at least Rugal has some openings (like when he does that triple kick thing, he almost always follows it up with a Genocide Cutter, which you can punish). Also, Rugal seems to have a VERY hard time blocking slides (you know, like Chang's dwnfwd + A, or Vanessa's dwnfwd + B), you can just beat him with that (slide, he gets up, slide, repeat). Orochi Chris' fireball also kinda locks Rugal down...and Chin's "drunkard uppercut/dance" has so much autoguard he can laugh off Rugal's Genocide Cutter and STILL hit him. May Lee's counter also catches Rugal pretty much everytime you knock him down and he attempts the Genocide Cutter. The only thing I see going for Rugal is that he has the damage handicap UP THE ASS (really now, he takes almost NO damage, I usually beat him with time over). Turtling is your friend with Rugal...his main offense is just throwing Reppukens and the casual Kaiser Wave...I just usually sit there and wait for openings. When he performs a low B, he tries to follow up with a throw...throw him first, or command throw if your character has one.

But Igniz is a lot worse...everything you stick is usually countered by his uppercut thingy or that annoying geyser super. He has SOMEWHAT of a weakness for jumping CDs....

Well, Terry's Power Wave WP version is the actual projectile, and the SP version is the Round Wave. Your character selection seems good...except I can't stand Iori (have been a anti-Iori since KOF '95, even). Grapplers are kinda my thing (you will usually see Clark in my teams).

X-Death

06-29-2005, 08:18 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot to put a link to THIS (http://www.hcn.zaq.ne.jp/cabic508/rsf/mq.swf) in my last post. Probably old by now, but its always worth seeing.
Brief synopsis: Michael Jackson is the one true hero, mario is an evil bastard, and there's inexplicable pink ninjas.

As for the top 5 SNES games, there's no way I could choose. Well I guess FFVI is my favourite, but I'm not even gonna attempt to narrow down the rest...

CrotchMonkey

06-29-2005, 08:23 PM

Earthbound
Chrono Trigger
FFVI
Super Metroid
Super Mario World
i change my mind, THIS is my snes list as well haha

Calcal

06-29-2005, 09:06 PM

Been playing Phantom Brave. I can beat this hidden level 4000 boss but it uses up alot of items. And the level 6000 one is way too hard. Since if he hits you. You will die guaranteed.

ReggieHadoken

06-29-2005, 09:25 PM

Well, actually, my favorite KOF music is from KOF '96, but I think that's a bit too old for you....

Hey, I'm from the old-school. I downloaded a ton of KOF MIDI music off vgmusic.com. From KOF '94 to KOF '2001. If I could actually get my hands on a console version of KOF '96 or '98 I'd try those games out. :tup:

And thanks again for the tips. I'll keep all that in mind when facing Rugal again in '02. Now I just need to find some KOF babes to get good with. At first I thought Whip would be tight but after playing with her, ehhh. Well sure that whip gives her some range but I really wasn't impressed with her. Mai and Yuri will probably own her for free. Add Mature in on that ownage as well.

Lantis

06-29-2005, 09:38 PM

Well, Whip isn't certainly good for poking, that's for sure. Her jump CD works wonders, though...high priority, nice angle and range. I suggest playing mind games with her HCB moves...one hits high, one hits in the middle, and the other hits low...you can resort to switching between the high and low ones to keep them guessing.

And if you thought she was complex...just wait to get a load of Angel. :wow:

Million

06-29-2005, 09:41 PM

fucking escort missions. WHEN will developers realize this bullshit simply is NOT fun?! Destroy All Humans has one, and damn it's annoying.

The escort mission was never good the first time it was implemented...and 30 years from now it STILL won't be good.

edit---this is coming off an incredibly cool mission though...not sure if I want to spoil the goods...but *SPOILER WARNING*******

only read if you don't care to be surprised by the game's awesomeness....

---I had no idea I would face.....GIANT ROBOTS!!! haha...the shit is just too tight. Besides the current escort-nuke-mission bullshit, this game just gets better with every mission. What's even better....at Area 42, you become powerful enough to telekinetically lift the giant robots! :wow:

---------blah blah spoiler over----------

Destroy All Humans ACTION FIGURES. Please, someone make these....I need them.

ReggieHadoken

06-30-2005, 12:04 AM

Oh escrot Missions do indeed suck donkey balls. Never liked them. Never. But Destroy All Humans must be a pretty awesome game if it has gotten Million to break away from Unreal on Xbox.

My Birthday is this Friday. The big 2-4. I'm thinking about getting my first Dance Dance Revolution game. I can buy DDR Extreme and the dance pad in a combo pack for $60. I think I'll bite.
:pleased:

I'm still on my SNK addictiong. KOF and Metal Slug games. I'm moving back and forth between KOF 2000/2001, KOF 2002/2003 and Metal Slug 4 and 5. Little things like getting a higher score and rescuing more prisoners will keep me coming back.

BTW, for the 2 of you that haven't heard, the PS3 will cost $399. Thanks for adding all that extra crap to what should be a game machine, Sony. Ken what's-his-name even said we'd want to work MORE hours just to aford a PS3. :rolleyes: Sorry dude, But I've got bills to pay and I'm gonna have rent to pay soon. Sony can go screw themselves.

Calcal

06-30-2005, 12:47 AM

DDRMax2 i think has a better song selection than Extreme. Some of the Extreme songs are from Karoake revolution. Some on Extreme are worth playing though.

And yeah i hate escort missions. That and arcade shooting games where innocents pop up for no reason. If you here gunfire just stay the hell down.

4neqs

06-30-2005, 02:19 AM

lseelba

06-30-2005, 04:35 AM

Wario Woods is hella hard. I finally beat level 99, thinking I beat the game, and then this level 100 bullshit happens!

4neqs

06-30-2005, 04:59 AM

Hey, I'm from the old-school. I downloaded a ton of KOF MIDI music off vgmusic.com. From KOF '94 to KOF '2001. If I could actually get my hands on a console version of KOF '96 or '98 I'd try those games out. :tup:

And thanks again for the tips. I'll keep all that in mind when facing Rugal again in '02. Now I just need to find some KOF babes to get good with. At first I thought Whip would be tight but after playing with her, ehhh. Well sure that whip gives her some range but I really wasn't impressed with her. Mai and Yuri will probably own her for free. Add Mature in on that ownage as well.

May I suggest Shermie, kind sir...if I can find the mini guide I wrote that is. :B

Mature's slow and predictable in 2002 actually; she's better in '96 (lol j.C+D) and '98.

Million

06-30-2005, 05:20 AM

BTW, for the 2 of you that haven't heard, the PS3 will cost $399. Thanks for adding all that extra crap to what should be a game machine, Sony. Ken what's-his-name even said we'd want to work MORE hours just to aford a PS3. Sorry dude, But I've got bills to pay and I'm gonna have rent to pay soon. Sony can go screw themselves.
____________
The sad thing is that Ps3 will STILL be #1. People will buy anything with the Sony brand name on it at this point....even despite a high price tag. There were people on this board who said they'd buy the ps3 before even knowing for sure what games were going to be on it.

WasFemto

06-30-2005, 05:32 AM

The sad thing is that Ps3 will STILL be #1. People will buy anything with the Sony brand name on it at this point....even despite a high price tag. There were people on this board who said they'd buy the ps3 before even knowing for sure what games were going to be on it.

Fucking true, BUT the PS3 will have the new MGS and Virtua Fighter(I'm sure of it) but I won't buy it, 'till those to games are released.

I'll be having to much fun with the current Xbox and PS2 to give a shit tho'.

If Kojima Productions comes out wiht a Zone of Enders game for the PS3 that shit will probably come out of the goddamn tv. :wow:

Infested Jester

06-30-2005, 05:34 AM

A new MGS, DMC, and Tekken sealed the deal for me.

Luckychrono777

06-30-2005, 05:41 AM

It's not gonna cost 399 in America...they may say it now, but it's not gonna happen...

EX-Sucker Punch

06-30-2005, 09:18 AM

Just got PC Engine CD Double Dragon II in the mail 15 minutes ago.

Best Double Dragon game I've played just yet.

Remy Saotome

06-30-2005, 11:02 AM

Wario Woods is hella hard. I finally beat level 99, thinking I beat the game, and then this level 100 bullshit happens!Pretty good, though, right?

I fucking loved that game.

ReggieHadoken

06-30-2005, 11:03 AM

Sony's PS1 and PS2 have had some awesome games over the last 10 years. But I don't care if the PS3 comes with gold plated game discs. I am not gonna pay $400 for that thing. Just as I refuse to pay $250 for a PSP. I'll wait for a price drop.

I think DDR Max is selling for $30 now. I don't know what songs are in that game. I don't even know what songs are in DDR Extreme but from what I've heard, you really can't go wrong with any DDR game. Well Disnet Mix being the exception.

Just got into KOF '03 again. Not quite on the same level of awesomeness as KOF '01-'02 but man, this is still one fine game. '03's version of Terry seems to be my fav. Not sure what it is about this version of him but it rocks. (Since I'm still new to the series, I haven't quite discovered the differences between different installments of fighters like I have in SFII.

But '03 is lacking one of my fav fighters: K9999. No. It just isn't possible. :sad: But I found another fighter I like in Ash.

But the 3 team system is tight. And the character designs in this series as a whole are awesome. Don't know who the artists are at SNK but man, they have some of the tightest art work in gaming. Shen in particular looks sweet.

Calcal

06-30-2005, 02:18 PM

Oh i also forgot about In the groove. I heard the difficulty is alot higher is which im looking for. But cant even pass any of the Max songs. Only sakura on heavy or oni which i cant remember at the moment.

Lantis

06-30-2005, 09:23 PM

Just got into KOF '03 again. Not quite on the same level of awesomeness as KOF '01-'02 but man, this is still one fine game. '03's version of Terry seems to be my fav. Not sure what it is about this version of him but it rocks. (Since I'm still new to the series, I haven't quite discovered the differences between different installments of fighters like I have in SFII.

But '03 is lacking one of my fav fighters: K9999. No. It just isn't possible. :sad: But I found another fighter I like in Ash.

But the 3 team system is tight. And the character designs in this series as a whole are awesome. Don't know who the artists are at SNK but man, they have some of the tightest art work in gaming. Shen in particular looks sweet.

Well, people who have played Garou: Mark of the Wolves will find 2003 Terry to be identical to that game. Remember in CvS 2 where Rock Howard was able to "cancel" his 360 command throw? Well, that's why Terry can "cancel" his Power Dunk...that was a special feature in Garou. I personally love the new Power Tackle and how he can follow it up. And, curiously enough, 2003 is the first KOF with the Buster Wolf.

K9999 was dropped due to copyright problems with the studio that made Akira. I mean, they even hired the same voice actor of Tetsuo to do K9999. That's why they can't risk having K9999 in any more games.

Argh, well...Fruity Pebble Ash may be OK, quite simple actually (only 3 special moves). He sorta has a Guile syndrome with those leap forward/backward kicks which you should actually exploit quite often.

CrotchMonkey

06-30-2005, 09:40 PM

Just got PC Engine CD Double Dragon II in the mail 15 minutes ago.

Best Double Dragon game I've played just yet.
whoa whats the difference between that and the nes version? i still have that cartridge, good times i loved the tunes.

Million

06-30-2005, 09:44 PM

ohhhh you guys just don't know...Destroy All Humans just got even BETTER. I've made quite a bit of progress just today....*SPOILERS, I guess***************

...

...

so now, the army brings in giant robots....GIANT ROBOTS!....and on top of that I'm fighting tanks, and the Majestic, who now have more MUTANTS! This is my first time dealing with the mutants, as in the first mission that deals with them....I didn't take any chances and just killed those guys before they could do anything.(*they were in a little room downstairs in a lab....I just knocked out the power to their cages, and chucked a bomb down there....and ran in and finished off the survivor before he could even start anything up.)

Battle highlights:
-A tank is around the corner...dozens of Majestic cars and agents all over the place...AND the GIANT ROBOTS!
-So one of the coolest moments; I telekinetically lifted a flaming Majestic car and hurled it right into a robot's chest, which knocked him off his feet....this whole time....more agents are closing in...like it's the Burly Brawl 100 Smiths scene in MatrixReloaded. I'm luvin' it.
-I haven't studied the mutants closely since that was such a hectic battle....but it appears they can shut your powers down temporarily, and/or cause your weapons to malfunction. The first time I noticed one was quite a surprise....suddenly there were waves of green energy radiating across the ground....I didn't know what the hell was going on, but it was seriously wrecking my game plan....and finally I spotted the source, and figured that was another mutant, like the ones from that earlier mission.

The game is so tight it's rediculous. This is instantly on my list of Greatest Games of All Time. I knew the game would be awesome, but it has surpassed even my expectations by an incredible margin.

Lantis

06-30-2005, 09:55 PM

whoa whats the difference between that and the nes version? i still have that cartridge, good times i loved the tunes.

Maybe it's like the DD II arcade version? :confused:

EX-Sucker Punch

06-30-2005, 10:25 PM

whoa whats the difference between that and the nes version? i still have that cartridge, good times i loved the tunes.

Yeah what Lantis said. Just like the arcade game. it's not from Acclaim either. Some Japanese company called "Naxat".

Has animated cut scenes though. Something practically most PC Engine/Turbo CD games are notorious for.

The music is totally different from the NES game though.

http://nekofan.free.fr/Images/ddragon2couv.jpg

http://www.pcengine.com.br/dragon2/dragon2.htm

ReggieHadoken

06-30-2005, 10:58 PM

Well, people who have played Garou: Mark of the Wolves will find 2003 Terry to be identical to that game. Remember in CvS 2 where Rock Howard was able to "cancel" his 360 command throw? Well, that's why Terry can "cancel" his Power Dunk...that was a special feature in Garou. I personally love the new Power Tackle and how he can follow it up. And, curiously enough, 2003 is the first KOF with the Buster Wolf.

K9999 was dropped due to copyright problems with the studio that made Akira. I mean, they even hired the same voice actor of Tetsuo to do K9999. That's why they can't risk having K9999 in any more games.

Argh, well...Fruity Pebble Ash may be OK, quite simple actually (only 3 special moves). He sorta has a Guile syndrome with those leap forward/backward kicks which you should actually exploit quite often.

I KNEW K9999 reminded me of someone!! Well that sucks that we won't see him in any other KOF games. He was one of my top favs.

I was playing Single Survival mode in KOF '03 and I ran into some hoe that has a twin. She was teleporting all over the placed and had these after image movements. She owned me for free. Maybe I've found the broken character in the game already.

I've played Mark of the Wolves. GREAT game. Terry in KOF '03 feels very similar to the way he did in Mark of the Wolves so maybe that's why I like him so much in '03. It's actually harder for me to play as Terry in KOF 2000-2002 but in KOF '03, he just rocks.

Lantis

06-30-2005, 11:05 PM

I was playing Single Survival mode in KOF '03 and I ran into some hoe that has a twin. She was teleporting all over the placed and had these after image movements. She owned me for free. Maybe I've found the broken character in the game already.

Yeah, it's Chizuru Kagura and her sister, Maki. Actually, Chizuru is the one who's pretty tame and very beatable. When she tags out to her sister Maki, is when all hell breaks loose. The best suggestion I can give is to see when she starts "rolling" towards you (or spinning, whatever), count 3 spins, then throw her. She's also vulnerable when she throws an image and she remains with her arms lowered...you can blast her then. Just don't go in attack recklessly...you'll DIE!

And I reckon you haven't faced Adelheid or Mukai yet?

4neqs

06-30-2005, 11:10 PM

Just spin attack (Chang, Billy, etc.) that Kagura shit down. Or if you're good, you can rush and keep Chizuru on lockdown, preventing her from tagging out by hitting her out of tag and tag-counter attempts. I do this most often with Shen.

Damn I hate Chiz. :(

CrotchMonkey

07-01-2005, 12:17 AM

Yeah what Lantis said. Just like the arcade game. it's not from Acclaim either. Some Japanese company called "Naxat".

Has animated cut scenes though. Something practically most PC Engine/Turbo CD games are notorious for.

The music is totally different from the NES game though.

http://nekofan.free.fr/Images/ddragon2couv.jpg

http://www.pcengine.com.br/dragon2/dragon2.htm
hm how much did you pay for it?

i personally liked the nes game better than the arcade, the slowdown and levels were shit.

Calcal

07-01-2005, 12:22 AM

Isnt Mukai the guy with the full screen instant pretification attack x.x

And it seems some of his attacks have invincibility cause punches go right through if he doing something usually.

Oh and i beat the last hidden level 6000 boss in Phantom Brave and i dont want to play it again. I think the sword i made had over 1 million attack on it. Took 5 turns to kill the boss with one person.

Remy Saotome

07-01-2005, 12:45 AM

Traded in a few games at Game Xchange. Got rid of the shitty X-Box port of Metal Slug 3 (not arcade perfect), Tetris Worlds (Tetris with a story; WTF?), and Yoshi Touch & Go (Kirby is basically a better version of the same thing).

Happened to find the PSX version MS3 (is arcade perfect) and MSX there, so I got those. Also picked up some X-Box game called "Malice". No idea what it's like, but it's in my favorite genre, platformer, and the main character is a red-headed chick with a nice rack, so I figured it was worth $9.

Million

07-01-2005, 05:44 AM

hahah...Malice was shown before Xbox was out, and it was supposed to be a launch game....and it just came out earlier this year, I think. I wasn't a fan immediately due to the Bratz-doll looking character design on that girl. Atrocious. :tdown:

*so far my murderous, destructive rampages in Destroy All Humans have been much more fun and satisfying than my rampages in any GTA game. Though I enjoy the 50's B-movie style humor and presentation in this....often times I wonder how all this would be if the game had a more serious tone....and so I try to imagine Crypto as without the Jack Nicohlson-inspired voice actor....and perhaps more like Freeza...or Mewtwo(*the only thing I ever liked about Pokemon). And of course on those occasions....I imagine the Majestic as more serious "men in black" figures...like the classic myth really is....or like the modern representation of them; Matrix Agents.

EX-Sucker Punch

07-01-2005, 06:16 AM

hm how much did you pay for it?

i personally liked the nes game better than the arcade, the slowdown and levels were shit.

Traded my Game Boy Advance SP for it. In a way the Duo version is better than the arcade too, collision detection's improved a bit. You can still do the spin kick as if you're playing the NES version.

Lantis

07-01-2005, 09:19 AM

Isnt Mukai the guy with the full screen instant pretification attack x.x

And it seems some of his attacks have invincibility cause punches go right through if he doing something usually.

Yeah, that's Mukai...His invincibility frames are totally obvious in his "stone pillar" attacks. :bluu: But for some reason he eats rushing attacks very often. :clap:

Remy Saotome

07-01-2005, 01:28 PM

hahah...Malice was shown before Xbox was out, and it was supposed to be a launch game....and it just came out earlier this year, I think. I wasn't a fan immediately due to the Bratz-doll looking character design on that girl. Atrocious. :tdown: *shrugs* I like redheads. Turns out the game sucks though. Real easy, lame combat. One of the worst platformers I've played in a long time. Not worth $9.

Nightraid

07-01-2005, 01:58 PM

Armored Core Nexus: Revolution Disk
2 Phantasmas :sweat: ...

CrotchMonkey

07-02-2005, 03:58 AM

hey i was playing some punchout for nes and i was wondering if the snes port was any good. is there one or am i delusional here?

Stabby

07-02-2005, 05:48 AM

- Bandai announced a new PS2 and PC online RPG called .Hack // Fragment, which is being developed by CyberConnect and ArtDink. The game will not require the PS2 HDD and will not have a monthly member free. There will be character creation, guild, BBS and Mail systems; the game can be played both online and offline, 8 character classes will be available. There will be a matching server to find play partners; you can also run your own server on PC.

I think I want this game just so I can play online with Million.

Remy Saotome

07-02-2005, 02:55 PM

I think I want this game just so I can play online with Million.Million doesn't have a PS2.

crazy104

07-02-2005, 05:53 PM

Started on Metal Slug Advance.

DJ NGGR

07-02-2005, 10:32 PM

I got the 5 new maps on Halo 2 early, and a new TV (got me a 32" widescreen HDTV + Xbox Monster Cables for $500 after the ridiculous texas tax), so I'm gonna be playing lots of Halo 2, Destroy all Humans, and Jade Empire.

My Halo 2 map review:

Relic - looks pretty awesome for one flag CTF and slayer and assault. basically its like zanzibar in the fact that its one heavily fortified base. Has a real "omaha beach" feel to it.

Terminal - one of my faves,its alot larger than it seemed in the previews and whatnot. 4v4 on this map wouldnt work too well, but 8v8 would be perfect. Lots of vehicle combat, one sniper rifle from what I've seen. That train is a beast, it comes at random times. This is definitley a slayer or one flag map, a bomb game would be stupid on this map.

Elongation - havent played it yet

Backwash = walked around for a bit, its another symmetrical map with 2 distinct bases, first map I've seen with sentinel beams. a shotgun or sword user with camo will be a god on this map. Limited vision + sword lunge = victory. Good map for slayer, multi flag and probably neutral flag/bomb. Oh and King.

Gemini - I like this map, it feels like single player mode on this map. The big covenant structure of a prophet looks dope, and its a real close combat map. The sword and brute shot will run this map. Looks good for a neutral bomb/flag game, crazy king, and slayer.

Remy Saotome

07-02-2005, 10:56 PM

So took that crappy Malice game back to the exchange place. By far the worst platformer I've played in a long time. Possibly ever. Foretunately, they have a 24 hour even exchange, so I got all $9 back in store credit. And even more crazy, they had a copy of the first Devil May Cry. I'd already borrowed and played a friend's copy, but now I have my own (had to shell out another $10, but well worth it).

Mr Mort

07-03-2005, 07:25 AM

Had about a 3 and a half hour UC2 online marathon last night. Great games. So many beatdowns, Predator is one hell of a great ability, the amount of melee damage you do is ridiculous, you're almost unstoppable.
IMHO, the key to being good/decent at this game rely on 3 things:
1. Be a whore with the adrenaline pills, take them all, even if you are full, unless your teammate(s)is/are nearby and need them.
2. Use your adrenaline abilities, and use them wisely. Using adrenaline abilities gives you a huge edge over those who don't. It is also important to know which ability to use when.
3. Control the U-Damage. Know where it is, and when it's about to respawn, and make sure you're near it when it does respawn. The same can be said of the super-health and the Super-adrenaline. Controling these items means controlling the map, although the U-Damage should take priority over the other 2.

I've also been hosting my own dedicated server, and it seems to work out well. No more bullshit about people dropping a game when they start losing, and the games running off a dedicated server seem to lock your Xbox up a whole lot less than a non-dedicated game. Worth buying 2 copies of the game...

Million

07-03-2005, 07:30 AM

no ps2, but I eventually must get one. I've said it before, but I will eventually have to get one....because Sony somehow managed to snag Soul Calibur 3 as exclusive(*and I remember reading the ps2 SC2 wasn't even the best selling version).

Of course it figures that the one I don't really care much for, SC2, gets multiplatform release....yet the one with CUSTOM CHARACTER gets put out as a damn ps2 exclusive.

*I read recently that the U.S. release of the Sonic Gems collection will NOT have the Streets of Rage games....because SoA apparently wants to keep an E rating or some bullshit. Whatever, whoever made that decision is welcome to kiss my entire ass.

Destroy All Humans ---I finally beat Armquist....that was the toughest mission in the game so far. I'm having to go back though, cuz I haven't been doing as much brain extraction in the past few missions....I was only concerned with beating the missions....so of course now....I'm kinda short on DNA, and I can't afford one more upgrade that's at Pox's lab. I forgot what mission is next...I've just been on killing sprees for dna lately.

edit---oh yeah...I'll be back on UC2 perhaps this weekend. I still haven't downloaded the new stuff from Halo2.

There's also the cheap tactic of kill-stealing. Unless people just really suck at the game(meaning even I can beat them in a "fair" straight up fight)....this is my bread and butter tactic for getting at least some points. It's the same as in Halo 2. I'm always looking to surprise someone, especially if they're already engaged in battle....then I can take advantage of their weakened condition and get some easy kills. With the somewhat cheapness of this in Halo 2...I can get double and triple kills sometimes....by merely tossing a grenade into the fray. Haha....yeah, I'm a cheap bastard...and I'm proud of it.