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*Dr. Doom* · 03-31-2009, 12:19 AM

The GBA Movie game is good times.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-31-2009, 01:04 AM

Yeah, it drew a lot from the classics. Got a laugh when I ran into the subway and the LED crawl banner in the background kept reading "GO NINJA GO NINJA GO".

Lisardo · 03-31-2009, 03:10 AM

Donkey Kong Country. I just got the cartridge off eBay and I haven't played it in years! I also want to get Diddy Kong's Quest (the 2nd one) as I used to have that one as well.

Peanut · 04-02-2009, 03:33 PM

I've been spending huge chunks of time absorbed in Persona 4. The writing is way too f*cking good. The Atlus localization team scores big time.

愛 · 04-02-2009, 07:57 PM

I didn't really like Persona 4. While I agree that the writing is fantastic (Atlus doesn't always do a great job with translations), the gameplay is too repetitive for me. Dungeon-crawling isn't really my kind of game.

*The Stryker* · 04-02-2009, 08:26 PM

Legends of Wrestlemania.

Not bad, not great. So-So.

Peanut · 04-03-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ai

I didn't really like Persona 4. While I agree that the writing is fantastic (Atlus doesn't always do a great job with translations), the gameplay is too repetitive for me. Dungeon-crawling isn't really my kind of game.

See, we're gonna have to talk about this. It doesn't sound like you played a lot of it, because it doesn't feel really dungeon-crawly to me. I mostly find that the dungeon stuff is maybe 1/3rd of the game, and since you get a TON of time to tackle a dungeon, you don't even have to deal with it that much at once. You can relegate a couple of (in-game) days to beating the dungeon and leveling, and the rest is spent in the real world. And even after you clear a dungeon, the 4 I've beaten only getting as high as 11 floors, you've got another few hours of play before another dungeon is even introduced, let alone required to be beaten. It helps that the combat is so faced-paced, too. 3 seemed a lot more dungeon-crawly to me, especially considering it was just one (seemingly) never ending tower.

And I don't think it's any more repetitive than your average JRPG; in fact I'd say it's less so, considering different things happen almost every day, you've got various activities you can be involved each day, your main character has a constantly changing move list, you're always gaining new personae to use or fuse, and if you play on the easier difficulties, the grind is significantly reduced, allowing you to spend more time on the narrative, which I actually think is second to NONE.

And I know Atlus doesn't always have great translation, but in the past year or so, every Atlus game I've played has been pretty top-notch in that department.

*Ninjinister* · 04-04-2009, 03:16 AM

The Outfoxies. Word.

Peanut · 04-04-2009, 06:04 AM

Jesus Christ. You play the most obscure fighting games ever. What on Earth would posses you to indulge in suit wearing monkeys and the most apathetic computer announcer of all-time?

愛 · 04-04-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

See, we're gonna have to talk about this. It doesn't sound like you played a lot of it, because it doesn't feel really dungeon-crawly to me.

We'll talk about it, no doubt, but I'll say that I did play a fairly good amount of it, but I guess I didn't do enough exploring of the outside world to really appreciate the game. Nevertheless, Persona just isn't my kind of game.

You wanna talk about crazy fighting games...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hw_7...eature=related

It's so ridiculous. I played it a few days ago, and now that I'm selling my Wii (finally), I'm getting a PSP for cheap from a friend. I can't wait to play this more.

*Ninjinister* · 04-04-2009, 03:20 PM

I play fighting games. It's what I do. It's my favourite genre, and it's easy to slip in a few matches against the CPU or a friend if you have like 20 minutes to kill. I also am the most frequent non-staff contributor to a fighting game encyclopedia , so I need to make sure my scope is pretty broad.

That having been said, The Outfoxies was actually very popular in my area. There was one at the local mini-mall, and it was played pretty often by fighter fans who didn't want to stand in line for Street Fighter II and whatever Mortal Kombat 3. When I'd play my best friend, I'd always be Bernard and he'd always be Dweeb.

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You wanna talk about crazy fighting games...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hw_7...eature=related

Saw the trailer for that a while ago... looks interesting, but I don't know enough about most of these Shonen Sunday or Shonen Magazine characters to warrant a "must play".

*Candy Kappa* · 04-04-2009, 06:20 PM

started Conan, its a nice game, but as I've heard it sucks after lvl 40.
Love the graphics and the combat system... BUT its made of a Norwegian company...
It was produced in Netherland, Came out first in US and you have to pay in euro. Treason i say treason!

Peanut · 04-06-2009, 05:48 PM

I broke well over 40 hours in Persona 4 around 5 am this morning and all I can say is that not only is this one of the most engaging stories I've ever seen in a game, but it has the most endearing characters ever. END. It has quickly shot up to the top of my favourite games of all-time.

Peanut · 04-07-2009, 10:07 PM

I just beat it tonight at around 50+ hours. I feel so f*cking depressed.

*Spitfire* · 04-08-2009, 05:03 AM

I played alot of Fall Out 3 recently. I beat it with a second "perfect character". I'm waiting for the level cap DLC to be released. I'm gonna get that and then get the other 2 DLCs all at once. I did everything in my last play through so without those other 2 DLCs I won't have much to do to level up unless they add a lot in that last DLC. I didn't read much about it so I could be as surprised as possible.

I also started playing Marvel Ultimate Alliance again. I started to nab achievements and unlock Silver Surfer. Then I decided to get the DLC characters, which are all fun for the most part. Over all still a fun game, I wonder when the sequel will come out.

I'd actually like if DC did a game like that since I like their heroes a lot.

*Ninjinister* · 04-08-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

I'd actually like if DC did a game like that since I like their heroes a lot.

They did. It sucked.

~~Leo656~~ · 04-08-2009, 03:30 PM

Did not suck, it just wasn't all it could have/should have been. If they'd ripped off the X-Men Legends games even more it would've been a lot better and not just a brawler, but then everyone would've accused them of just ripping them off, so it's not like there was much they could do. Being second to market sucks.

The only thing I thought sucked was Batman's voice. Sounded like he just woke up or something. It's still worth an afternoon (my only other real gripe, that's all it takes to beat it).

*Brodie* · 04-08-2009, 04:04 PM

It actually did suck pretty bad.

I bought it a while ago, and played it on my 360. There were maybe 2 to 4 heroes on screen and theres mass slowdown. I don't care if its an original xbox game, there shouldn't be that much slowdown. It had way more potential, too.

*Ninjinister* · 04-08-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

The only thing I thought sucked was Batman's voice. Sounded like he just woke up or something. It's still worth an afternoon (my only other real gripe, that's all it takes to beat it).

Dude, that was the high point for the game for me. Ron Perlman is God.

~~Leo656~~ · 04-08-2009, 04:10 PM

I love him too, just not as Batman.

I'unno I played JLH on PS2 when it first came out and don't remember having many glitch or slowdown problems. Only two heroes onscreen wasn't great, but in XML I only ever used the same couple people anyways, the rest just stood around. Meh.

I just think people are a bit picky about games anymore, saying this or that "sucks" just b/c it's not perfect when in fact, most "sucky" games are fine to adequate.

We're all spoiled. It's true.

03-31-2009, 12:19 AM	#3441
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	The GBA Movie game is good times. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

03-31-2009, 01:04 AM	#3442
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Yeah, it drew a lot from the classics. Got a laugh when I ran into the subway and the LED crawl banner in the background kept reading "GO NINJA GO NINJA GO". __________________

03-31-2009, 03:10 AM	#3443
Lisardo Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 702	Donkey Kong Country. I just got the cartridge off eBay and I haven't played it in years! I also want to get Diddy Kong's Quest (the 2nd one) as I used to have that one as well. __________________ "Look I'm not gonna stop doing what's right just because it's not appreciated." -Leo

04-02-2009, 08:26 PM	#3446
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Legends of Wrestlemania. Not bad, not great. So-So. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

04-04-2009, 03:16 AM	#3448
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	The Outfoxies. Word. __________________

04-02-2009, 03:33 PM	#3444
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I've been spending huge chunks of time absorbed in Persona 4. The writing is way too f*cking good. The Atlus localization team scores big time.

04-02-2009, 07:57 PM	#3445
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I didn't really like Persona 4. While I agree that the writing is fantastic (Atlus doesn't always do a great job with translations), the gameplay is too repetitive for me. Dungeon-crawling isn't really my kind of game.

04-04-2009, 06:04 AM	#3449
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Jesus Christ. You play the most obscure fighting games ever. What on Earth would posses you to indulge in suit wearing monkeys and the most apathetic computer announcer of all-time?

04-04-2009, 06:20 PM	#3452
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	started Conan, its a nice game, but as I've heard it sucks after lvl 40. Love the graphics and the combat system... BUT its made of a Norwegian company... It was produced in Netherland, Came out first in US and you have to pay in euro. Treason i say treason! __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

04-06-2009, 05:48 PM	#3453
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I broke well over 40 hours in Persona 4 around 5 am this morning and all I can say is that not only is this one of the most engaging stories I've ever seen in a game, but it has the most endearing characters ever. END. It has quickly shot up to the top of my favourite games of all-time.

04-07-2009, 10:07 PM	#3454
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I just beat it tonight at around 50+ hours. I feel so f*cking depressed.

04-08-2009, 05:03 AM	#3455
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	I played alot of Fall Out 3 recently. I beat it with a second "perfect character". I'm waiting for the level cap DLC to be released. I'm gonna get that and then get the other 2 DLCs all at once. I did everything in my last play through so without those other 2 DLCs I won't have much to do to level up unless they add a lot in that last DLC. I didn't read much about it so I could be as surprised as possible. I also started playing Marvel Ultimate Alliance again. I started to nab achievements and unlock Silver Surfer. Then I decided to get the DLC characters, which are all fun for the most part. Over all still a fun game, I wonder when the sequel will come out. I'd actually like if DC did a game like that since I like their heroes a lot. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

04-08-2009, 03:30 PM	#3457
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Did not suck, it just wasn't all it could have/should have been. If they'd ripped off the X-Men Legends games even more it would've been a lot better and not just a brawler, but then everyone would've accused them of just ripping them off, so it's not like there was much they could do. Being second to market sucks. The only thing I thought sucked was Batman's voice. Sounded like he just woke up or something. It's still worth an afternoon (my only other real gripe, that's all it takes to beat it).

04-08-2009, 04:04 PM	#3458
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	It actually did suck pretty bad. I bought it a while ago, and played it on my 360. There were maybe 2 to 4 heroes on screen and theres mass slowdown. I don't care if its an original xbox game, there shouldn't be that much slowdown. It had way more potential, too. __________________ Stupendous Monster

04-08-2009, 04:10 PM	#3460
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I love him too, just not as Batman. I'unno I played JLH on PS2 when it first came out and don't remember having many glitch or slowdown problems. Only two heroes onscreen wasn't great, but in XML I only ever used the same couple people anyways, the rest just stood around. Meh. I just think people are a bit picky about games anymore, saying this or that "sucks" just b/c it's not perfect when in fact, most "sucky" games are fine to adequate. We're all spoiled. It's true.