The Voice of reason intervenes. [about console gaming]

Savia · Post by **Savia** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:52 pm

SSJVegita0609 wrote:Game Gear: THE SHIT! It kept me alive on road trips when growing up. I played Prince of Persia and Sonic Triple Trouble til I could beat them with my eyes closed... one handed.

I still play my Game Gear, and it's still cool.

CaTaClYsM · Post by **CaTaClYsM** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:56 pm

Oh, and Earthbound 1 and 2 are on one cartridge and out in Japan as we speak without an info on a US release.

I'm about ready to get my pitchfork and torch and start some "holy cleansing" at Nintendo if they don't fix this.

SSJVegita0609 · Post by **SSJVegita0609** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:59 pm

CaTaClYsM wrote:Oh, and Earthbound 1 and 2 are on one cartridge and out in Japan as we speak without an info on a US release. I'm about ready to get my pitchfork and torch and start some "holy cleansing" at Nintendo if they don't fix this.

I waited for a good solid 3 years for Earthbound 64... Damn Nintendo... I love you, but at the same time, die.

CaTaClYsM · Post by **CaTaClYsM** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:00 pm

3 is also getting a japanese release on the GBA.
Want to join me on an old fashoned crusade?

SSJVegita0609 · Post by **SSJVegita0609** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:02 pm

CaTaClYsM wrote:
Want to join me on an old fashoned crusade?

I will after I finish beating Tactics again.

CaTaClYsM · Post by **CaTaClYsM** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:07 pm

Why is it that all the good RPG's are going to the GBA? how about having a Tactics sequel on a CONSOLE? Same for Earthbound. But at least I'm getting more Harvest Moon on the console so I'm content.

dwchang · Post by **dwchang** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:10 pm

SSJVegita0609 wrote:Dreamcast: I liked it, it was worth the buy, but I'm not a splooging fanboy, mainly due to the lack of RPGs. However, some of the fighting games were the greatest I've ever had the pleasure of playing, and it was a decent sports game console as well. Sonic Adventure was as good as Mario 64 for its time, and House of the Dead 2 was always good for a few laughs (at the dialogue mainly) and solid gameplay.

RPGs? If I may, I suggest Grandia 2 (phenomenal gameplay in fights), Skies of Arcadia and Shenmue.

All good RPGs. Not my favorites (Lunar 2 and Suikoden II), but still very good.

You are right though that there weren't *that* many RPGs, but let's be honest...it had what...less than 2 years?

Anyway check those out. You can get them fairly cheap nowadays.

Savia · Post by **Savia** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:13 pm

dwchang wrote:
SSJVegita0609 wrote:Dreamcast: I liked it, it was worth the buy, but I'm not a splooging fanboy, mainly due to the lack of RPGs. However, some of the fighting games were the greatest I've ever had the pleasure of playing, and it was a decent sports game console as well. Sonic Adventure was as good as Mario 64 for its time, and House of the Dead 2 was always good for a few laughs (at the dialogue mainly) and solid gameplay.
RPGs? If I may, I suggest Grandia 2 (phenomenal gameplay in fights), Skies of Arcadia and Shenmue.

All good RPGs. Not my favorites (Lunar 2 and Suikoden II), but still very good.

You are right though that there weren't *that* many RPGs, but let's be honest...it had what...less than 2 years?

Anyway check those out. You can get them fairly cheap nowadays.

Agreed on all three; great games all, although Shenmue's certainly not to everyone's tastes. Although I played the PS2 version of Grandia, it's still great.

dwchang · Post by **dwchang** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:15 pm

Savia wrote:Agreed on all three; great games all, although Shenmue's certainly not to everyone's tastes. Although I played the PS2 version of Grandia, it's still great.

/me hates the fact Shenmue 2 only came out on the X-box (only system I don't own). I hear it gets a lot better too ;_;

Savia · Post by **Savia** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:17 pm

dwchang wrote:
Savia wrote:Agreed on all three; great games all, although Shenmue's certainly not to everyone's tastes. Although I played the PS2 version of Grandia, it's still great.
/me hates the fact Shenmue 2 only came out on the X-box (only system I don't own). I hear it gets a lot better too ;_;

Hang on, I was certain that a version was available for Dreamcast.

I've played it, for crying out loud.