1994
As a dumb kid I bought this game on the 3DS virtual console and stopped at the last arcade level. Only years later did I find out this is a real game. A real GOOD game. Probably my favorite on Game Boy. Simple puzzle platforming fun. It feel great to play and is essential to the platform.
1986
For the NES, it's incredible. As a retro game, it's still a masterpiece. A simple, primitive, but phenomenal game that started gaming's greatest franchise.
1994
I slept on Earthbound for years. Could not get into it on Wii U.
I was lucky enough to reexperience it on an actual Super Nintendo. Once I got past where I got stuck and moved forward, I could not put the game down and it has become one of my favorite RPGs.
I would listen back on the soundtrack but stop put to where I was so I was not spoiled by the initial reveal. Easily one of my favorite OSTs and my favorite on the SNES.
I recommend everyone at least give it a shot. The cult classic culture behind this game is real and wholeheartedly deserved.
I was lucky enough to reexperience it on an actual Super Nintendo. Once I got past where I got stuck and moved forward, I could not put the game down and it has become one of my favorite RPGs.
I would listen back on the soundtrack but stop put to where I was so I was not spoiled by the initial reveal. Easily one of my favorite OSTs and my favorite on the SNES.
I recommend everyone at least give it a shot. The cult classic culture behind this game is real and wholeheartedly deserved.
This is honestly a take it or leave it scenario. It's unbelievably lazy. A Butchered underground. Worse than the original in most ways. The world is no better off with these games which is depressing to say.
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If they didn't literally throw Charlie off a cliff to write him out of the story, I think you'd have a case closer to the quality of Uncharted 2. It's not a perfect game but it captures the magic and variety of the second game really well. Incredible set pieces and encounters.
This will be the only game's multiplayer mode where I actually prestiged, or whatever they call maxing out the level cap and starting over. The multiplayer was really special for me as a teen who couldn't buy M rated games.
This will be the only game's multiplayer mode where I actually prestiged, or whatever they call maxing out the level cap and starting over. The multiplayer was really special for me as a teen who couldn't buy M rated games.
It gets a bad rep as the black sheep of the Zelda franchise.
That's true, it's the worst Zelda game no question.
But it's a really fantastic NES game. Experimental and mechanically deep for the time.
It should not have a 1-UP life system nor send you back to the start after dying. But from another perspective it's a really good retro adventure game. Play with rewinds on NSO.
That's true, it's the worst Zelda game no question.
But it's a really fantastic NES game. Experimental and mechanically deep for the time.
It should not have a 1-UP life system nor send you back to the start after dying. But from another perspective it's a really good retro adventure game. Play with rewinds on NSO.
2002
It's so rushed and flawed in many ways especially the arbitrary Blue Coins. A few of the shines are absolutely terrible. Subjectively, I adore this game despite all that. The overworld is magical. The fludd is a unique twist that I'd like to see back someday.
It's not Uncharted 2, but it's second best in the series. I played it too many times so I won't revisit it any time soon, but it's an amazing culmination of an iconic franchise.
My first Zelda game. Probably not the best one to start on typically, but it led Zelda to become my favorite franchise. And I still think Phantom Hourglass is a lot of fun!
The temple of the Ocean King gets a lot of hate, but I've always enjoyed it. The time limit is forgiving and coming back with new items to do things more effectively scratches that metroidvania itch.
Really solid use of the DS hardware, and it was really fun to trade ship parts with friends back in the day. I think you had to grow up with this one to fully appreciate it, as looking back it is a simple and nonessential Zelda experience.
The temple of the Ocean King gets a lot of hate, but I've always enjoyed it. The time limit is forgiving and coming back with new items to do things more effectively scratches that metroidvania itch.
Really solid use of the DS hardware, and it was really fun to trade ship parts with friends back in the day. I think you had to grow up with this one to fully appreciate it, as looking back it is a simple and nonessential Zelda experience.
1991
Hate is a strong word but every level was just awful. The bonus levels are the worst and the only reason I even saw the end was due to anniversary edition. I would never play this with limited lives or continues. It’ll be luck to ever be played again.
EDIT: I had to go back and remove a star because it's worse than Sonic Adventure 2 Battle which is my new definition for a 2/5 game.
EDIT: I had to go back and remove a star because it's worse than Sonic Adventure 2 Battle which is my new definition for a 2/5 game.
2019
Right there next to Luigi's mansion for capturing the Halloween vibe. A simple fun early 3D adventure game that I've really come to appreciate.
The first game I ever played turned out to be a really good advertisement for video games as a concept. I've never looked back and I owe it all to Melee. My favorite game.
2003
I'm just glad a 3D Wario game exists.
This is my favorite Assassin's Creed game.
2006
Simply a wonderful game that deserves to reach as many people as possible.
Localize it.
Localize it.