I know Streets of Rage owes ALOT to Final Fight for its existance. But that boxart is a blatant rip off of the Streets of Rage 1 cover. and the Title screen looks exactly like SOR2
I dont remember the controls being this bad, and I owned the original 64 cartridge (albeit I bought it after I did Melee so the stepdown isnt anything new to me). They really dont feel as sharp as I remember
The graphics havent aged well understandably, music is awesome as always (I actually prefer the more chiptune like sound of the BGM in this game as opposed to the Orchestral sound of Brawl)
Overall a very worthwhile purchase, I didnt even hesitate to download it even though I still own the original. Nostalgia at its finest
So theyres still alot of debate to this day which is the better version between this and SNES? haha
Well obviously I'll be a bit biased as this was the first game I ever owned. But I think they did a great job with this conversion. The music is really close to its native CPS1 arcade hardware (much more than that trumpet sounding snes crap). And sure the sound effects are really bad sound quality but if you can look past that you'll see that the core gameplay is still intact.
There are some combos you can do in this game that arent possible in the arcade one (well not that ive seen) i.e. doing a jumping kick and comboing it directy into a hurricane kick. good times!
Awesome!! Im not really into RPGs besides zelda, but Im happy about the lost levels coming back. I found the original SMB hard, i dont know how my controller is gonna survive this lol
Having played Twilight Princess first I'm really struggling to get into this. Im a 2D gamer at heart but this is gonna take me a while to get used to. I wouldnt go as far as saying its overrated, but I just hope I can enjoy it as much as everyone else one day.
I first played this on GBA and boy did I love it. Who can forget the creepy mask chases, man that thing freaked me out.
This game can be pretty tough at times, like the sand digging parts to get to the bottom, those walking shyguys can be a pain is the ass. Also worthwhile to note that the game has great music, Koji really outdid himself with this one, I would even go as far as to say I prefer the music to SMB3, which may be hard to believe but the only downside of the soundtrack is lack of tunes.
Am I the only one who played the SNES version first? I really wish I hadnt. That really seems to take alot away from the experience for me, the downgrade in graphics and sound stands out so much more.
With Allstars ever so unlikely, I guess I better just get used to it (yes I know about emulators before someone suggests that)
This game can be really frustrating at times. Not necessarily cause its too hard, but if you lack patience and are quick to anger, this game will not do ur controllers any good. Sometimes I just wanna breeze through levels but thats just me, this games still legendary though.
"Character design is generally pretty goofy, with some dumpy-looking enemy sprites possessing all the menace of a shaved poodle" that line was hilarious haha nice one.
Nah seriously though this games pretty poor compared to the first and second, and not really feeling the deserty theme, makes it look kinda crappy tbh
Yeah the old SMS box arts are pretty abysmal. I heard Wonderboy III Monster Lair was one of the worst WB games, but thats the only one Ive played and I really enjoyed it as a kid. This one doesnt look too different though. Im not sure whether to get it.
Excellent news, it looks like the goods are finally being delivered. Theyre leaving it late but Earthworm Jim and SFIICE are really dear to me. I hope they confirm the MD version of Lemmings one day, I would be in dreamland lol
Finally damn! one of my favourite games ever, really brings back alot of great memories for me. But the game is really hard, I dont think I ever completed it I always got stuck on the Buttville stage as a kid. Im just really happy its this version and not the SNES one (No fanboy)
I suck at shinobi games theyre too hard for me, I still downloaded this regardless as Ive heard nothing but good about it. Still yet to play through it properly but I will someday.
How comes Revenge of Shinobi still aint out yet it was one of the earliest and best games on the system, whats taking them so long.
I wish I had more will power, I always succumb to the temptation of using faqs when the puzzles get really hard lol. I first used one in Twilight Princess in that yeti temple, and to see how far ive got in the game (and I was shocked I was only half way). It really makes you kick yourself when you see the solution.
Love this game, just as hard as ever for me. I couldnt even pass the second stage as a kid lol. Shoot Em Ups arent my style but I really like this game and it brings back great memories!
It really is a shame, this was one of my favourite N64 games. And the N64 selections right about now is quite poor, whats taking them so long, where's my Mario Golf lol
Yeah the laggy music makes it virtually unplayable for me. I cant play games muted either which is the only solution, and I'd rather not play it at all than that.
Tony "I would not mind seeing EA's original PGA Golf on Genesis show up on the VC."
Took teh words right out of my mouth mate. PGA Tour Golf 2 or 3 please, one my favourite megadrive games of them all. And how about Mario Golf 64 while were on the topic.
"Lemmings had better music on the Snes" I disagree with that. The MegaDrive version wins in that department imo. I would LOVE that game to be on VC, Ive never completed it to this day, I sucked at the Mayhem levels.
This is great news, I never owned a Master System but I DID have a GameGear and there were a few nice games, mainly the Sonic ones. Would love to play them full screen
Due to nostalgia of owning the Megadrive version (and Ive never played any other Wonder Boy's) I downloaded this once it became available. First ive heard of the music and some of it is better than the megadrive one but not all suprisingly. I gave this 4 stars based on nostalgia alone, its not the greatest game by all means but I had fun with it playing with a friend.
Twilight Princess was the first Zelda I've owned (as I was a Sega owner up until Gamecube and it got me into the series. So I purchased this without question and am enjoying it alot. The dated graphics are a bit of a gripe but considering it was released in what 98? I can understand why it was so popular
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Re: Final Fight 2
I know Streets of Rage owes ALOT to Final Fight for its existance. But that boxart is a blatant rip off of the Streets of Rage 1 cover. and the Title screen looks exactly like SOR2
Re: What Capcom games do you want to see on the Virtual Console?
All Street Fighter series and Marvel vs games, k thnx
Re: Review: Super Smash Bros. (Virtual Console / Nintendo 64)
Oh another thing. Will Nintendo EVER allow for online VC gameplay one day? It's like meant to be man
Re: Review: Super Smash Bros. (Virtual Console / Nintendo 64)
I dont remember the controls being this bad, and I owned the original 64 cartridge (albeit I bought it after I did Melee so the stepdown isnt anything new to me). They really dont feel as sharp as I remember
The graphics havent aged well understandably, music is awesome as always (I actually prefer the more chiptune like sound of the BGM in this game as opposed to the Orchestral sound of Brawl)
Overall a very worthwhile purchase, I didnt even hesitate to download it even though I still own the original. Nostalgia at its finest
Re: Nintendo Download: Super Smash Bros., Cocoto, Asphalt and Sudoku (EU)
FINALLY!!
Re: EU VC Update: Mario Golf and Wonder Boy in Monster Land
damn its like a dream come true
I need to buy some points cards pronto!
Re: Japanese Virtual Console list - January 2009
Yeah I really want Majoras Mask too, Ive never played it before.
and Im still yet to complete OOT and TP lol
Re: Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
the soundtrack is awesome
Re: Japanese Virtual Console list - January 2009
F***ing hell FINALLY!! I cant wait till SSB comes to EUR oh man.
even though I still got my original cartridge the Wii's just so much more convenient
Re: EU VC Update: Secret of Mana and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Master System)
damn I need to buy some Wii points, theres alot of good games finally coming out that I've wanted!
Re: Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition
So theyres still alot of debate to this day which is the better version between this and SNES? haha
Well obviously I'll be a bit biased as this was the first game I ever owned. But I think they did a great job with this conversion. The music is really close to its native CPS1 arcade hardware (much more than that trumpet sounding snes crap). And sure the sound effects are really bad sound quality but if you can look past that you'll see that the core gameplay is still intact.
There are some combos you can do in this game that arent possible in the arcade one (well not that ive seen) i.e. doing a jumping kick and comboing it directy into a hurricane kick. good times!
Re: USA VC Releases: Mario Golf and Shining Force II
MARIO GOLF YESSS!!
cant wait till that poo comes to the UK I loved that game. I really shouldnt have sold it
Re: EU VC Releases: Earthworm Jim and Shining Force II
The slow releases and slow PAL games has made me resort to emulation, I couldnt wait any longer
Re: USA VC Release: Super Turrican 2
Awesome graphics!! But I'm not really a Shoot 'em up fan so I'll pass
Re: Japanese Virtual Console list - September 2008
Mario Golf YES YES!
Re: EU VC Releases: Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa and Dig Dug
Boring wheres Street Fighter Champion Edition and Earthworm jim they promised
Re: EU VC Releases: Super Mario RPG and Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
Awesome!! Im not really into RPGs besides zelda, but Im happy about the lost levels coming back. I found the original SMB hard, i dont know how my controller is gonna survive this lol
Re: USA VC Releases: Mega Man and Neo Turf Masters
@Bass
I havent heard more true words than that, Im getting so anxious lol
Re: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Having played Twilight Princess first I'm really struggling to get into this. Im a 2D gamer at heart but this is gonna take me a while to get used to.
I wouldnt go as far as saying its overrated, but I just hope I can enjoy it as much as everyone else one day.
Re: The Legend of Zelda
I wonder what Ganon's up to?
Re: Columns
Nostalgia overload!
Re: Power Golf
Just release PGA tour Golf 2 and 3 already Ninty damn
Re: King of the Monsters
I used to have this game on Megadrive, I hope theyll release that version one day. Unlikely though.
Re: Super Mario Bros. 2
I first played this on GBA and boy did I love it. Who can forget the creepy mask chases, man that thing freaked me out.
This game can be pretty tough at times, like the sand digging parts to get to the bottom, those walking shyguys can be a pain is the ass.
Also worthwhile to note that the game has great music, Koji really outdid himself with this one, I would even go as far as to say I prefer the music to SMB3, which may be hard to believe but the only downside of the soundtrack is lack of tunes.
Re: Super Mario Bros. 3
Am I the only one who played the SNES version first? I really wish I hadnt. That really seems to take alot away from the experience for me, the downgrade in graphics and sound stands out so much more.
With Allstars ever so unlikely, I guess I better just get used to it (yes I know about emulators before someone suggests that)
Re: Super Mario Bros.
This game can be really frustrating at times. Not necessarily cause its too hard, but if you lack patience and are quick to anger, this game will not do ur controllers any good.
Sometimes I just wanna breeze through levels but thats just me, this games still legendary though.
Re: Golden Axe III
"Character design is generally pretty goofy, with some dumpy-looking enemy sprites possessing all the menace of a shaved poodle" that line was hilarious haha nice one.
Nah seriously though this games pretty poor compared to the first and second, and not really feeling the deserty theme, makes it look kinda crappy tbh
Re: Wonder Boy in Monster Land
Yeah the old SMS box arts are pretty abysmal. I heard Wonderboy III Monster Lair was one of the worst WB games, but thats the only one Ive played and I really enjoyed it as a kid. This one doesnt look too different though. Im not sure whether to get it.
Re: Earthworm Jim 2
Excellent news, it looks like the goods are finally being delivered.
Theyre leaving it late but Earthworm Jim and SFIICE are really dear to me. I hope they confirm the MD version of Lemmings one day, I would be in dreamland lol
Re: Earthworm Jim
Finally damn! one of my favourite games ever, really brings back alot of great memories for me. But the game is really hard, I dont think I ever completed it I always got stuck on the Buttville stage as a kid.
Im just really happy its this version and not the SNES one (No fanboy)
Re: Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
I suck at shinobi games theyre too hard for me, I still downloaded this regardless as Ive heard nothing but good about it. Still yet to play through it properly but I will someday.
How comes Revenge of Shinobi still aint out yet it was one of the earliest and best games on the system, whats taking them so long.
Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
I'm really tempted to buy these Sonic games 1 by 1 one VC, even though I already have mega collection. The gamecube controller is just not cutting it.
I even bought that Hori thing for around £30 and the Dpad isnt all that, its like a bigger versions of the original GC one. I felt cheated.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
I wish I had more will power, I always succumb to the temptation of using faqs when the puzzles get really hard lol. I first used one in Twilight Princess in that yeti temple, and to see how far ive got in the game (and I was shocked I was only half way).
It really makes you kick yourself when you see the solution.
Re: Goldeneye Locked In Legal Limbo
Yeah Terranigma your right, thats what I meant to say. I just didnt word it too well lol
Re: Sonic the Hedgehog
Yeah I had it on GameGear too so I'm really excited about this, never played this version before either.
Whens it coming our for EU?
Re: Super Fantasy Zone
Love this game, just as hard as ever for me. I couldnt even pass the second stage as a kid lol.
Shoot Em Ups arent my style but I really like this game and it brings back great memories!
Re: Goldeneye Locked In Legal Limbo
It really is a shame, this was one of my favourite N64 games.
And the N64 selections right about now is quite poor, whats taking them so long, where's my Mario Golf lol
Re: Streets of Rage 3
Yeah the laggy music makes it virtually unplayable for me. I cant play games muted either which is the only solution, and I'd rather not play it at all than that.
Re: Sonic the Hedgehog
Man I need to top up my Wii points for this, what a great game
Re: Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition
YES! finally, I even bought the Snes versions cause I thought this wouldnt come but it has. Cant wait till the EUR version is released (If it will be)
Re: Neo Turf Masters
Tony
"I would not mind seeing EA's original PGA Golf on Genesis show up on the VC."
Took teh words right out of my mouth mate. PGA Tour Golf 2 or 3 please, one my favourite megadrive games of them all.
And how about Mario Golf 64 while were on the topic.
Re: Top 10 Puzzlers We Want To Come To The Virtual Console
"Lemmings had better music on the Snes" I disagree with that. The MegaDrive version wins in that department imo.
I would LOVE that game to be on VC, Ive never completed it to this day, I sucked at the Mayhem levels.
Re: Top 10 Racing Games We Want To Come To The Virtual Console
Road Rash II please!!
Re: US VC Release - 7th July - King of the Monsters
I had this game on the Megadrive back in the day and it was fun (albeit a button basher) so I might buy this version too.
Re: EU VC Releases - 27th June - Super Fantasy Zone
Great game. I'm definately gonna buy this one.
Gonna be the first VC game I've bought for a while.
love the tunes aswell
Re: OFLC Update - Super Mario RPG On Its Way To Europe
Never been into RPG's myself so I'll be steering clear of this
Re: Only Geeks And Otaku Want Extra Storage On The Wii
If wanted more space to download games makes me a geek then I couldnt care less.
Just solve the damn problem!
Re: Master System Games Coming to The VC!
This is great news, I never owned a Master System but I DID have a GameGear and there were a few nice games, mainly the Sonic ones.
Would love to play them full screen
Re: Monster Lair
Due to nostalgia of owning the Megadrive version (and Ive never played any other Wonder Boy's) I downloaded this once it became available.
First ive heard of the music and some of it is better than the megadrive one but not all suprisingly.
I gave this 4 stars based on nostalgia alone, its not the greatest game by all means but I had fun with it playing with a friend.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Twilight Princess was the first Zelda I've owned (as I was a Sega owner up until Gamecube and it got me into the series. So I purchased this without question and am enjoying it alot. The dated graphics are a bit of a gripe but considering it was released in what 98? I can understand why it was so popular