Topic: Games You Recently Beat?

RR529 · 2014-01-09T02:25:49+00:00

Before I get started, if there's already a thread like this, go ahead and lock it, but I couldn't find one digging back a few pages (just one asking about what games you beat in 2013 in particular). Also go ahead and lock if you think this is too similar to the What Are YOU Currently Playing thread (although I think this is a little different, I have no problem with the mods deciding otherwise). With that out of the way: Just finished up Kirby & the Amazing Mirror for the first time! Positives: It's pretty much "Metroid-Kirby", which is actually pretty awesome once you get used to it. They really adapted that style of gameplay to Kirby quite well. Now, you don't acquire upgrades to solve puzzles & defeat enemies like in Metroid , rather whenever you come across an obstacle, you think about whether there were any enemies in nearby rooms that could give you an ability suited to it. This works in it's favor quite well too, as it allows it to be more open than more recent Metroid games. Like any good "Metroidvania", there's still plenty of things to look out for though (instead of being key to progression, the items you find here are mostly optional stuff, like spraycans that you can use to change Kirby's color, Sound Test music sheets, and optional health upgrades). This is like one of the most non-linear games I've played in a long time, if ever (remember, this is a freakin' Kirby game!). While the 9 "Areas" are numbered, and the difficulty is higher in the higher numbered areas, you're free to explore & complete them in any order you wish. It's actually a tad more difficult than the average Kirby game, which is nice. It isn't at Mega Man or DKC levels of difficulty of course, but the bump in challenge is noticeable compared to other entries. There's a nice mix of new & returning bosses (the boss of Area 5 is my personal favorite). While the connected world may not meld together as organically as Super Metroid's does, the world on offer here is still colorful as you'd expect, and all the tropes are present (grasslands, haunted mansion, caves, mountain/fire, castle, water, ice/snow, ruins, and sky/space). Negatives: Unfortunately, maps are seen as an optional item here (a big no-no as far as "Metroidvanias" go, IMO), and all the area maps are hidden away as optional items to find & collect, some hidden behind some devious puzzles. To compound this further, while rooms you explore are highlighted even before finding the official map, it's very barebones & not much help. While not a deal breaker, this did noticeably damper the experience for me. It's a bit on the backtracky side. This should come to no surprise given the genre, but I feel it's a little more prevalent here than in other examples of the genre, and the map issues make it slightly more irritating as well. Let's steer clear of scores please, keep the posts on this side of the 'no user reviews' rule, thanks! — TBD

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sinalefa
Mon 21st Jul 2014

Saturday I beat Armillo. A very fun little game, recommended for fans of 3D platformers. I am not sure if the early bird discount is still available.

I will comment in this thread, never being able to find it again.

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Kewlan
Mon 21st Jul 2014

Finally completed Dust: An Elysian Tail and got all achievements.

The flaws in the combat really turned me off, but it was bearable.

ಠ_ಠ
Waiting for ShadowforSSB4 to take me up to the heavens.

Favorite Game List:
1#: Lufia 2
2#: Terraria
3#: Team Fortress 2

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Ralizah
Mon 21st Jul 2014

Finally beat Castlevania 1. God, the Dracula fight was a nightmare.

Ugh. Men.

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Kewlan
Mon 21st Jul 2014

@Ralizah That could have been a great pun if you beat Castlevania 2.

ಠ_ಠ
Waiting for ShadowforSSB4 to take me up to the heavens.

Favorite Game List:
1#: Lufia 2
2#: Terraria
3#: Team Fortress 2

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BearHunger
Thu 24th Jul 2014

I beat Banjo-Kazooie last night, with 100%. First time I've ever beaten that game, oddly enough, and I've had it since the N64 days. As for Banjo-Tooie, I'll probably never clear that one… although I did eventually complete Donkey Kong 64 with all the percentages, so I suppose anything could happen!

BearHunger

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Gold
Thu 24th Jul 2014

Alright I'm going join.
I beat DLC quest almost 100% on Xbox 360. That was 10 days ago. Played some SMG2 last night and started with 16, ended with 35. That was 2 hours. I'm going to play more today and hopefully beat it. Then Gears of War 1, on Act 4 part 1.

3DS FC: 4296-3465-6223

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Ralizah
Fri 25th Jul 2014

Super Mario Bros. 3. I've never actually beaten World 8 until now. The last fortress is a PAIN.

Update: Beat Corpse Party. Now I just need to clean up a few of the Wrong Ends from the early chapters and complete all of the Extra Chapters.

[Edited Sat 26th Jul 2014 by Ralizah]

Ugh. Men.

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Captain_Toad
Thu 31st Jul 2014

@Byron-3D Heh speaking of Prince of persia. I've beat Rival Swords today. The final boss was truly annoying but listening to the end credits was so worth it. Wanna listen? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE9yAR-gZRw&index=2&l...

Was Mariobro4. No, I'm not taking off my backpack...it's important.

Switch Friend Code: SW-1530-1570-5053

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RedDevilAde
Thu 31st Jul 2014

Been off sick so 100%ed and beat Wind Waker HD a couple of days ago

Rimmer: "Look, I think we've all got something to bring to this conversation, but I think that from now on the thing you should bring is silence."

Homer: "Oh people can come up with statistics to prove anything Kent. Forfty percent of all people know that."

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Sparx
Tue 5th Aug 2014

I beat metroid on the 3ds virtual console!

Was tough but had two very annoying things (get hurt going through doors and energy going to 30 after a game offer)

Was fun though

My avatar is from here

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Nintenjoe64
Tue 5th Aug 2014

Pullblox World - quite disappointed at how easily I managed most of the 5* puzzles. I hope this means I am a genius and not that Nintendo didn't make it tough enough.

My recent Wii U backlog (not my entire backlog) is looking quite tasty:
Rayman Legends - just a few late levels left
W101 - Got it with MK8, about halfway through
Zombi U - Tried to be clever by fighting a gang of Zombies. Lost lots of progress when I failed to beat my own Zombie.
Ninja Gaiden 3 - It crashes halfway through the second level I play. I think I am on the last level.
Mega Man 3 VC - Don't know why but I just don't get MM3. It took me no time to beat the first two.
Xenoblade - I've played it for hours, enjoyed every moment but am probably 50 hours of quest from the end!

I only posted this to get my avatar as the forum's thumbnail.

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8BitSamurai
Mon 18th Aug 2014

Sonic Adventure 2. It's still pretty good, but not as much as nostalgia made it out to be unfortunately. That final chapter in particular was downright painfully bad.

"rare download" Assistant

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NintendoFan64
Mon 18th Aug 2014

The other day I finished Mother 3 again. Insert Reggie Mother 3 joke here.

There is nothing here...except for the stuff I just typed...

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Kyloctopus
Tue 19th Aug 2014

I beat Kirby Superstar. Such an amazing game. It has alot of variety, fun. It holds up very well today. I have nothing but great things to say about the game. Best SNES game I've ever played.

Kyloctopus

X: PerpetuallyKyle