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Pokemon Yellow
11-19-14 04:06 AM
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Looking back on a Classic
Looking back at this game I had to work hard to go back to the 10 year old mindset, a child whose hand held experience was simple, but here is the problem, the game itself, not the concept or what it was, just isn't as playable.
Don't get me wrong, I believe at the time the game was great, the fact you could play as if you were Ash Ketchum was a great selling point, with the little pikachu sprite following you around, getting more and more attached to you and of course seeing Jesse and James and Meowth (that's right) in sprite form was also a treat. However.
The game mechanics are far outdated, and only hard core fans could slog through the outdated controls and concepts. No abilities, no defining natures, hell no separate bags to keep items in, maybe its just the fact I'm spoiled by the newer Gen (and excited for the newest upcoming game)
Graphics: Ok looking at the sprites and the areas, ok its simple and basic at times and pretty detailed spites when it comes to the Pokémon , which I must say, was a great improvement from Red and Blue, seriously compare the two sets of sprites and its like night and day, although I do miss the Gene Simmons Golbat, that was pretty cool. Pretty much for the time the graphics are good, it is a product of the time I can't argue with that one, and seeing the old Celadon City does bring back some good memories.
Sound: Now when it comes to the sound I got to say the music still holds up, from the classic battle theme to the gym leader fight, and that nice tune from Celadon City's game corner (although the one from Gold and Silver is far better I will admit) the Pokémon sound effects are decent as well and all and all its a good experience...also hearing the anime cry of "PIKACHU" when you send out Pikachu is always a nice treat.
Addictiveness: Ok why a 4, well the reasoning is the fact well....its outdated, no reason to replay this cept for pure nostalgia, yeah its fun to go aroun... Read the rest of this Review
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Mega Man Battle Network 2
07-29-14 01:32 AM
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A good Start for any newcomer
When it comes to the Megaman Battle Network Games something to keep in mind is that this can arguably called the first real game, the first game was a bit of a mess with lack of features and the environments within the net being literally the same design. This is the game that started the trends that stuck throughout the entire series and made it a classic on the GBA.
My thoughts on my ratings however.
Graphics: I gave it a 8, mostly because everything but the NPC sprites look good, the NPC's (most notably a little boy who I swear looked like what would happen if Kermit the Frog had a love child with a human) just don't look as good as the main cast. However the chip design, enemy design and the places you go do have a lot of detail to them (check out Dex's room, has two GBA, you might not even notice that unless you randomly pressed A on the desk)
Sound: 8 as well, because the soundtrack is good (I love that opening and will always listen to it as I load up the game) to be honest though it does get a little grating hearing the same sounds and music, but it at least isn't too much that it ruins the experience, slight annoyance at best.
Addictiveness: Nothing is as awesome as pulling out an advance program on a bunch of virus's you could sneeze on and they would die horribly. Honestly the virus busting is a lot of fun, and while this game isn't as fun as the later installments it does a good job at what it does and while not my first choice I would keep coming back to this (heck doing a let's plays because I felt nostalgic)
Story: Let me put it this way without any spoilers, beware of who you trust. The plot twists here are good, the villains are memorable including the bad ass himself Bass (or Forte if you wish) Although I will have to point out something, this is a rated E game but I've seen guys swear, a little girl tell our main hero he missed out seeing her naked (rescuing her from a gas problem, its early on you wil... Read the rest of this Review
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