Phantasy Star IV - on a complilation already Mega Man 3 - on a complilation already - which is out of production Secret of Mana - still hasn't arrived in the PAL regions Shining Force 2 - on a complilation already Super Turrican 2 Mega Man 2 - on a complilation already - that is out of production Super Mario RPG - had to pay "import tax" - not in NA Samurai Shodown 2 - appearing on a complilation soon - but not yet Ys Book 1&2 Samurai Shodown - appearing on a complilation soon - but not yet, also, you're wrong, it's already in a compilation. Metal Slug - on a complilation already - with bad controls DoReMi Fantasy - had to pay "import tax" - of $1 Super Turrican Harvest Moon Lords of Thunder Super Street Fighter 2 - has more characters StarTropics
Here's a list of the 5 star games that've come out this year:
Phantasy Star IV Mega Man 3 Secret of Mana Shining Force 2 Super Turrican 2 Mega Man 2 Super Mario RPG Samurai Shodown 2 Ys Book 1&2 Samurai Shodown Metal Slug DoReMi Fantasy Super Turrican Harvest Moon Lords of Thunder Super Street Fighter 2 StarTropics Most of these games were released during multi game weeks.
I played this, gave it up, waited 3 months, came back to it, gave it up, waited 2 weeks, and finished it. It's a fantastic game, but an arduous pile of grind before the end boss.
I'll rent the third from the local video store that still has PS1 and SNES games over the Christmas Break.
Not the best, but still terrific. Bits of it (arbitrary block pushing puzzles) will have you grinding your teeth at times, but it's a truly great game.
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Re: R-Type III: The Third Lightning
This game is awesome, but controller chuckingly frustrating. I can't beat the third boss.
Re: Sin and Punishment
@Ptolemey: It's a trap!
Re: Mercs Coming Soon, With a Different Name!
@Dazza: Mr. Laser Sword's Big Adventure is the best game title ever. I hope they change the name now.
Re: Space Harrier II
Is it just me, or does this look a hell of a lot like "The 3d Adventures of World Runner"?
Re: Super Smash Bros.
I should probably get this.
Re: Mario Kart 64
I love this game. I used to play it for hours on end with my dad.
Re: Mega Man 3
This was the best original MM game, but it isn't as good as 9.
Re: USA VC Update: Phantasy Star IV
Phantasy Star IV - on a complilation already
Mega Man 3 - on a complilation already - which is out of production
Secret of Mana - still hasn't arrived in the PAL regions
Shining Force 2 - on a complilation already
Super Turrican 2
Mega Man 2 - on a complilation already - that is out of production
Super Mario RPG - had to pay "import tax" - not in NA
Samurai Shodown 2 - appearing on a complilation soon - but not yet
Ys Book 1&2
Samurai Shodown - appearing on a complilation soon - but not yet, also, you're wrong, it's already in a compilation.
Metal Slug - on a complilation already - with bad controls
DoReMi Fantasy - had to pay "import tax" - of $1
Super Turrican
Harvest Moon
Lords of Thunder
Super Street Fighter 2 - has more characters
StarTropics
Re: USA VC Update: Phantasy Star IV
Everyone, quit your whining.
Here's a list of the 5 star games that've come out this year:
Phantasy Star IV
Mega Man 3
Secret of Mana
Shining Force 2
Super Turrican 2
Mega Man 2
Super Mario RPG
Samurai Shodown 2
Ys Book 1&2
Samurai Shodown
Metal Slug
DoReMi Fantasy
Super Turrican
Harvest Moon
Lords of Thunder
Super Street Fighter 2
StarTropics
Most of these games were released during multi game weeks.
Re: Cho Aniki
Needs moar bewbs.
Re: EarthBound
How about this Monday. If not, an hero time!
Re: The King of Fighters '94
If you want this, don't buy it on the VC. Get it as part of the anthology.
Re: Breath of Fire II
I played this, gave it up, waited 3 months, came back to it, gave it up, waited 2 weeks, and finished it. It's a fantastic game, but an arduous pile of grind before the end boss.
I'll rent the third from the local video store that still has PS1 and SNES games over the Christmas Break.
Re: Phantasy Star II
Is it just me, or do Nei's attacks sound like fingernails on a chalkboard?
Re: Metal Slug 2
The video seems a little racially insensitive. I'd make a joke here, but I'd probably get banned.
Re: Shining Force II: Ancient Sealing
I really should pick this up. I loved the first, but the italicised font irritated me.
Re: Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
Is this as brutal as 2 was?
Re: Virtual Console Reviews is Two Today!
Happy birthday! You're one of the few review sites I trust.
Re: EU VC Update: Phantasy Star IV and Mega Man 3
Ideally we'll get PSIV and EB tomorrow. And it'll rain money.
Re: USA VC Update: Space Harrier
Fail week is fail.
Re: Secret of Mana
How does the 3 player work? It used a multitap on the SNES if I'm not mistaken.
Re: Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers
There was a 2d fighter on the SNES that had a velociraptor as a playable character. I think it was this, but I'm not sure.
Re: USA VC Release: Mega Man 2
Meh... I want Mega Man 3.
Re: Review: Bomberman Blast (WiiWare)
Does it have Mr. Destructoid as a playable character?
Re: Super Mario RPG Released in Japan Today
Wantwantwantwantwantwantwantwantwantwant!
Re: US VC Releases - 23rd June - Alex Kidd in Miracle World
@Drake: Whining does plenty of things. Except with Nintendo.
Re: Samurai Shodown
Just how gory is this?
Also, does it have multiplay?
Re: Star Fox 64
Awesome. Best shmup ever. Terrific music for the era.
Re: City Connection
I didn't emulate this and found it quite enjoyable. Not worth a purchase, but enjoyable.
Re: Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance
Analogic? lolwut...
Re: Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa
Hmmm... looks pretty gewd.
Re: OFLC Update - Super Mario RPG On Its Way To Europe
Is it as charming and funny as Paper Mario? That one was too simple for my tastes, but it was really fun.
Re: Only Geeks And Otaku Want Extra Storage On The Wii
Oh come on! The guy is completely off his rocker (yay for foreign slang!).
Also, PUT EARTHBOUND UP ALREADY! GAWD!
Re: Super Metroid
Is this any good with a Gamecube controller? Or rather, is a gamecube controller any good for this?
Re: EU VC Releases - 30th May - Samurai Shodown
You got a really good week. Nice.
Re: MSX Hits Japanese VC, Includes Special Options
This doesn't interest me that much. I do hope it comes to NA, though. Even better, I hope we get Chrono Trigger and Earthbound on Monday.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Getting this tonight...
This is gonna be awesome.
Re: Star Fox 64
I'm getting this tonight. It's my Dad's birthday, and he loved the game.
Re: Super Mario Bros. 3
I am seriously considering purchasing this product!
Re: The Legend of Zelda
Not the best, but still terrific. Bits of it (arbitrary block pushing puzzles) will have you grinding your teeth at times, but it's a truly great game.
Re: Paper Mario
I beat this game last week. It was amazing.
Re: RPG Titles Dominate Nintendo Power’s Most Wanted List
We should march on Nintendo and demand Earthbound. Militant gamers FTW!
Re: US VC Releases - 28th April - Double Dragon
Solid Phail. I want Earthbound.
Re: Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
Continue feature... Kewwww...
Re: Top 10 C64 games wanted on the Virtual Console
I'm pretty sure the line was satirical, but I do want to try it out.
Re: Top 10 C64 games wanted on the Virtual Console
I'd like to see Fantasy World Dizzy come out, solely because Zero Punctuation said it was the best game ever made.
Re: 3 NES Beat 'em ups coming to US Virtual Console soon
And... Chrono Trigger is not announced. Laym!
Re: Wii SNES Controller Hits Japan
WANT!
Re: EU VC Releases - 11th April - C64 And Master System Madness
4 games and a big release in one week? whew... Here's hoping for Chrono Trigger on Monday .
Re: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Better or worse than Ocarina of Time?