Your Gaming Seeecreeets...

[Peanut]

Yeah, we've all got something to hide. You know what I'm talking about. Those few things you avoid talking about, just because you're ashamed of what people would think. It runs rampant on video game message boards, where kids will continually lie about things, either in order to fit in, or in the hopes that their views on games won't be discarded because they've never played the original Mario Bros.

So, what are you deep dark gaming secrets? I know you've all got some, so don't continue lying, or avoiding it, this is the chance to get it all out in the open.

As for me, I think one of my biggest would have to be the fact that I played LttP before I ever played the original Zelda. Because of that fact, I've also never played more than about 30 minutes of the original Zelda. Mostly because it's just god awful and hadn't aged well by the time I got around to playing it. I do own the gold cartridge, but I never touched it as a kid, in fact I hated it completely. Which leads me to my next point...

I hated Zelda so bad as a kid, that I've still never beaten LttP on my own. I've gotten really far into it, especially on the GBA version that came out however many years ago, but I would mostly sit and watch my friends play it after a certain point. I just couldn't stand it. I'm still not overly fond of it, but I like it a little more when I got older. Still not that big of a fan, though.

I'm sure I'll come up with more later, but this is the one I had on my mind when I came up with this thread. So, lets have it, everyone.

[Cure]

I thoroughly enjoyed Sonic and the Secret Rings.
I like Sonic 3 and Knuckles more than Yoshi's Island.
I've beaten Shag Fu.

[Spitfire]

I used to tell people Halo was stupid before I ever played it as a kid. And then I played it with a friend and I liked the co-op missions we did.

I played Halo 2 a few times with some friends and when I did I had fun but I still bashed the game even though I had no real problem with it, no idea why I did that I used to be dumb as a kid about that sorta stuff.

I recently played Halo 3 online when the beta came out and I got into about 3 matches and all of them were horribly boring to me. I didn't bother making any comments on it I just decided to keep it to myself this time.

[mk.2]

I've never beat any fighting game without using cheats.
I tell my friends I hate FPS games but I'm still playing CS and Halo.
I like Ratchet.

[Barkworm]

• I have never played any NES games for longer than 30 minutes, ergo I have never beaten any of the big NES classics.
• Same goes for ALL Sega games.
• I have never played the Smash Bros. games!
• I have never beaten Super Mario 64 because I don't like it! I tortured myself all the way through to the final bossfight, then I just stopped.

Originally Posted by TheCure

I like Sonic 3 and Knuckles more than Yoshi's Island.

I think I speak for everyone when I say that we need to ban this person now.

[Ra]

Ban? No. I say we kill in cold blood. Much more fun that way. Plus, more excersize for us.

Let's see...

- I've never owned a copy of Final Fantasy until a few days ago.
- I don't own more than 15 games all up.
- I've only completed one game 100% before (Spyro: Year of the Dragon), soon to be two (Okami).
- I have about 5 or 6 games that are close to completion, yet I haven't been bothered to finish them.

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- I cried at the end of Okami...

[愛]

Hmmm....let's see.

-I've recorded my time for beating Ocarina of Time. My time was 5 hours and 37 minutes. About 30 minutes more than most speed runs that don't break the sequence.

-I've played through Yo! Noid on NES. I've also played through Solstice. Peanut knows what I'm talking about!

-I have only beaten Adventure of Link once. The game is so frustrating, I've never been able to keep my concentration and dedication for more than 10 minutes. Despite that fact, it's still one of my most memorable NES games.

-I used to use the Game Genie for NES and SNES. A LOT. Sometimes if I had trouble with a game, I'd use the Game Genie to help me through it. While I'm on the topic, and I'm sure many will hate me for this...the first time I beat FFVII, I used Gameshark to get the Ultima Weapon for Cloud for the duration of the game. It made the game so easy.

-I LOVE the first Gran Turismo on Playstation. I used to play that game all day back when it came out. Getting those licenses was such a pain, but after that was over, the game was so fun. I used to rock faces in that game.

-My final secret, but not so secret for many of my friends. I do not own a PS3, Wii, or 360. It's been so frustrating for me, but for the longest time, I never had the funds to procure any of these next-gen consoles. However, I'm trying to change that.

That's all I can think of now.

[Mecha Cow]

- I didn't play LttP until the GBA version came out in 2003, and I really don't like it. The graphics play a significant part in this. Maybe I'm shallow, but the game is ugly.

- Only played a handfull of NES games. Haven't played most of the 'big' SNES titles. SEGA? Hell no.

- I didn't like Ocarina of Time when I first played it (Where is the jump button?). It's one of my favorite games now.

- Despite my general dislike of JRPG's and all things Final Fantasy, I really enjoyed FFIX back in the day.

[Barkworm]

I think this thread will make everyone lose respect for everyone!

[愛]

What are you talking about? I already have no respect for anyone.

[KROW]

Originally Posted by TheCure

I've beaten Shag Fu.

Damn. It takes balls just to admit playing that game, let alone playing it long enough to beat it. I salute you.



As for me...

• I'm addicted to wrestling games, to which my purchase of Fire Pro Wrestling for the GBA would attest
• I have an undying urge to find a God Mode cheat for practically every game I play
• I've played Donkey Kong Country so much that I can beat it blindfolded
• I constantly refused to have an XBox in my house, yet constantly played it when Stormy bought one -- this would also later result in my preference for the 360
• I'm too much of a pussy to play Resident Evil -- any of them
• I've played Shaq Fu

[jeff the cheff]

After having some friends over to drink beer and play mario party 8.....I decided that Mario Party 8 is the best video game to come out since 2000

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by Barkworm

I think this thread will make everyone lose respect for everyone!

I actually have more respect for the people who are honest about it. I really hate people who say "such and such a game was amazing" yet have never played it in their life.

Anyways, another one for me, the only Sega console I ever owned was a Genesis, and I only owned 4 games for it. Sonic 2, Sonic 3, Ecco the Dolphin and some random wrestling game. And I never really liked any of them. I've played a few games on other Sega systems here and there, but not many.

Another thing is that I got RE4 for the Wii, after avoiding it for so long. I played up to the point where you rescue Ashley and then was overcome with so much fear for her safety that I stopped playing it completely. I saw how the rest of the game turned out by downloading and watching a speed run of it.

[Dr. Doom]

I've always been very open about this sort of stuff, so I dunno what else is left to type. I spent all my time with NES, SNES and Gameboy playing lisenced games and as a result never played many games that are considered classics by today's standards (Mario games being the big exception there), so I never really got into important games until I got a PSX and an N64. I used to use Gameshark all the time. I've had problems in the past with leaving games unfinished, including Final Fantasy VI, which I loved to death, got to the end of, and never completed years ago. I played WoW nonstop for a good solid year and a half. I always used my strategy guide for OoT up until the last time I beat it. I have a horrible temper when I lose sometimes. I'm sure there's plenty more.

[Swany]

Not anything huge but meh.

I played and completed all the Jak games (II,3,X) and Daxter like a year or so before buying J&D.

I call myself a Silent Hill fan but have never played any of the games. (Truth be told I'm too much of a wuss) I've watched my friend play 2 and 3, read a comic and seen the movie in that order. I've also read stuff about it on the internet (the symoblism intrigues me)
I nearly bought Silent Hill 2 once, but chickened out.

[Barkworm]

Originally Posted by Peanut

Another thing is that I got RE4 for the Wii, after avoiding it for so long. I played up to the point where you rescue Ashley and then was overcome with so much fear for her safety that I stopped playing it completely. I saw how the rest of the game turned out by downloading and watching a speed run of it.

HAHAHAHA!!! This story is CLASSIC!

[Ecto Jedi]

I tried Final Fantasy VII once. And hated it. Hated it, hated it, hated it. Graphics were bad, sound was bad, and gameplay was bad.

Final Fantasy VIII is a totally superior game in every way. And aside from those two games, I've never played or ever been really interested in playing any other Final Fantasy games.

[Drtooth]

I find the horrible NES game M.U.S.C.L.E. sort of fun, dispite the fact I always say otherwise (though the Game Cube and PS2 Ultimate Muscle games are much better, and even Epic).

Another, I can never beat Mega Man 3 without using the high jump cheat or getting the Rush Jet to get through Magnetman's level.

[jeff the cheff]

Another thing I forgot to say is I hate rpg's. The ones I've played are Zelda, and FF VII and they were both boring. and I hate em'.

So now someone here will lose respect for me.

[GK Punk]

You know. I think I've openly stated all of mne. I'm sitting here trying to think of something good to share, but don't seem to have any...