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L/E Pokemon Crystal Bundle Average Customer Review:  Electronics list price: $79.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review This limited-edition Game Boy Color console in the color of kiwi comes with a free copy of the game Pokémon Crystal. Quantities are limited, so catch yours while you can! The Game Boy is that small, colorful handheld video game system that's clutched by folks playing it everywhere. Popular within a wide age group, including a good number of airport-lounging power executives, the Game Boy has a true hard-core fan base that comprises millions of kids around the globe. Nintendo's Game Boy debuted in the late 1980s, and has since sold more than 60 million units worldwide--far outpacing other handheld game systems. With a catalog of more than 1,000 games and dozens of add-on peripherals, the Game Boy is a monster of a handheld game system, and a remarkably affordable one at that. Early March 1998 brought the release of the Game Boy Color system--an upgraded version of the original. It's equipped with an 8-bit CPU, which doubles the original Game Boy's computing power. The small LCD screen can display up to 56 colors simultaneously--out of a 32,000-color palette--delivered via boosted video-processing memory that provides remarkably sharp and vibrant graphics. The hundreds of available games vary from tremendously compelling to instantly forgettable. Quality or not, the entire library of games designed for the original system is playable on Game Boy Color, but buyers should note that not all Game Boy Color games will work on the original Game Boy system. The Game Boy Color system is available in an exotic array of colors and special editions. Accessories and add-on peripherals abound, enhancing the playing experience with everything from vibrating feedback to in-game bumps and crashes, extra battery power, and even a clever camera package that allows players to capture, tweak, and print images. ... Read more Reviews (9)
Pros: Cons: Overall Crystal is near perfect but still has the same flaws as Gold & Silver versions. I suggest saving money for the Ruby/Sapphire versions coming early 2003.
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Tweety and the Magic Gems Average Customer Review:  Video Game (14 June, 2001) list price: $39.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review A run-in with an evil curse leaves everyone's favorite big-headed bird in danger of being turned to stone. The only way to lift the curse is for Tweety's friends to find five magical gems scattered around the world. Tweety & the Magic Gems plays like a virtual board game and lets you play as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Yosemite Sam, or Porky Pig. Using the Game Boy Advance Game Link cable and separate Game Paks for each player, up to four players can compete to save Tweety. ... Read more Reviews (9)
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Gran Turismo 3: A Spec Average Customer Review:  CD-ROM (13 July, 2001) list price: $49.99 -- our price: $19.99 (price subject to change: see help) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review The PlayStation2 takes the Gran Turismo franchise to new heights in thethird edition of the venerable racing series. The graphics are sure to grabyou--the cars and tracks are awe inspiring, and there are some incredible lightingeffects. This game is much more than eye candy, though. The gameplay in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is the same as its predecessors;fans of the previous games will feel right at home, while newcomers will be ableto pick things up easily. There are more than 150 cars from which to choose, andplenty of tracks upon which to race them. Arcade mode works well for a quickfix, while simulation mode provides outstanding replay value. The sound effectsare impressive--each engine has a unique sound, and tire screeches fromdifferent cars sound noticeably different. The soundtrack is a good mix oforiginal compositions and a wide variety of recording artists, including MotleyCrue, Raekwon, Jimi Hendrix, and Snoop Dogg. One minor flaw with the game is its relatively predictable artificialintelligence. Computer-controlled cars follow distinct lines, and you'll be ableto pick up the patterns after a few races. Considering how far the graphics havecome since the original Gran Turismo, it's disappointing that the AIhasn't progressed similarly. Despite this, GT3 remains an outstandinggame. Few games offer its combination of high quality and immense variety.--Raymond M. Padilla Pros:
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Blast Lacrosse Average Customer Review:  CD-ROM (18 May, 2001) list price: $29.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Fully licensed by the National Lacrosse League, BlastLacrosse is the first and only lacrosse game for the PlayStation.All nine teams--complete with official uniforms and rosters--from thisindoor lacrosse league are in the game. The gameplay is heavilyinfluenced by the NFL Blitz series, known for its fast-pacedarcade-style action. Teams get hot after scoring three goals in a row, givingthem an advantage until they're shut down. Also similar are thedramatic comebacks and lead changes that are a regular part of thegame. Players will react strongly to Scott Farrell's commentary. Some willlove his frequent one-liners and comedic timing, while others will hateit. There will be no argument over the game's shoddy graphics, however.The players are extremely blocky and lack detail. The game's controlsare a mixed bag. While running, passing, and checking are fairlysmooth, controlling a player's shot can be challenging. Technically and aesthetically Blast Lacrosse is an average gameat best. However, it offers the unique experience of a novel sport.Gamers looking for something different will want to consider thistitle. No other game will let you play out your dream of becoming aRochester Knighthawk. --Raymond M. Padilla Pros:
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Pokemon Stadium 2 Average Customer Review: Video Game (31 March, 2001) list price: $59.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review What can you expect from the sequel to one of the favorite Nintendo 64 games of 2000? A lot. Pokémon Stadium 2 comes with four new tournaments, 12 new minigames, and lots of fun extras, like special Pokéquizzes to test your level of mastery. And you're sure to find your favorite monsters, because--gulp!--249 Pokémon are present in the game. As in Pokémon Stadium, you can train and battle your monsters, as well as transfer them (via the separately sold Transfer Pak) from your favorite Game Boy titles--including the newer Gold and Silver editions of the game. ... Read more Reviews (65)
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Super Mario Advance Average Customer Review: Video Game (14 June, 2001) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review The world's favorite plumber makes his first appearance (alongwith playable characters Luigi, Peach, and Toad) on the Game BoyAdvance, and, for the most part, Mario's arrival is welcome indeed. Super Mario Advance is primarily a slightly tweaked port ofSuper Mario Bros. 2, the (still) very popular side scroller fromthe days of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). So expect plenty of running,jumping, and hurling of items at many a foe. The game's graphics and sound have been a given a nice overhaul fromthe original game, and are clear and bright enough to please old-schooland new fans alike. While Nintendo did a good job shrinking the visualsdown to handheld size, the tiny GBA screen can get very busy at times,making accidental death due to sometimes less-than-precise controlsfrustratingly frequent--at least in the beginning. Most gamers shouldovercome such mishaps with a little patience. Also included is the still fun, if forgettable, original MarioBros. game from many eons ago. Up to four players can engage in acoin-collecting battle mode or the classic mode. Super MarioAdvance isn't the game to show off the power of the GBA, but it isa long, fun title that will satisfy today's gamers with a taste fromthe best of Mario's past. --Mark Brooks Pros:
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Shrek: Fairy Tale Freakdown Average Customer Review:  Game Cartridge (18 May, 2001) list price: $29.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Shrek: Fairy Tale FreakDown takes players on a no-holds-barred, irreverent comical fighting adventure as characters from the movie duke it out for the title of Ultimate Champion. Players can compete as Shrek or one of several well-known fairy tale characters, including Pinocchio, the Gingerbread Man, and the Big Bad Wolf. This tongue-in-cheek game features three difficulty levels, a training mode, nine arenas, six characters available for play immediately (plus three to unlock), and unique fighting moves (including farts and bad breath). ... Read more Reviews (16)
1. Shrek For all you Donkey fans bad news. Hes not a fighter. Sucks huh?
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Super Mario Brothers Deluxe Average Customer Review: Game Cartridge list price: $29.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review One of the best things about the Game Boy Color is that it'sbasically an original Nintendo Entertainment System that can fit inyour pocket. What this means for gamers is that many of the great gamesfor the classic system are being ported to the Game Boy Color, givingus a chance to re-play (or in some cases discover) the best game titlesfrom the '80s. Nintendo's own Super Mario Bros. Deluxe is among the first ofthese conversions, and it certainly remains one of the best. Actually,calling this game a conversion really doesn't do it justice. Thisversion actually contains more levels than the original game, includingthe entire Japanese version and a slew of extras (such as a two-playermode). The controls in this game are easy to grasp--even for novice gamers.All Mario can do is jump (and shoot fireballs with the right power- ups), but it is amazing to see how much gameplay can be squeezed fromthese simple actions when the controls work in direct harmony with aplayer's thoughts. The only element of this game that could have beenbetter is that the Game Boy Color's screen isn't quite large enough toshow the entire layout of the original game screen, so players mayoccasionally need to press up and down on the control pad to see someoffscreen action. While this can be distracting, it ultimately hasminimal impact on gameplay. If you are looking for the quintessentialside-scrolling platform game, you can't do much better than SuperMario Bros. Deluxe. --T. Byrl Baker Pros:
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Donkey Kong 64 Average Customer Review: Game Cartridge (23 November, 1999) list price: $59.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Features Reviews (296)
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F-Zero : Maximum Velocity Average Customer Review: Video Game (14 June, 2001) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review If you like blazing-fast racing games (and have thumbs ofsteel), F-Zero: Maximum Velocity is one of the wildest rides yetfor a handheld system. Based on the famous Super NES game of yore, thefuturistic F-Zero asks you to pick from a starting lineup offour pilot hovercrafts that tear across flat but hazardous tracks. Yourgoal: compete for first place so you can advance to the next track anddifficulty level. To have any success in F-Zero, great reflexes and a memory fortrack detail are absolute musts. While the controls are responsive, ingeneral the frictionless racing means that almost all cars have asuitably loose feel to them, and require skilled pilots to handlecorners. Be warned that gamers with adult-size thumbs may be in for avery painful experience due to the constant mashing of the GBA'sshoulder buttons. When you get bored of racing the computer, you cantake on up to four opponents via the link cable--and unlike multiplayerGame Boy games, only one cartridge is needed. While F-Zero features many tracks and skill levels, beyond thesimplistic (yet challenging) racing, there isn't much depth.Fortunately, the silky smooth animation and detailed graphics shouldkeep fans of speedy arcade racers taxing their thumbs long afterthey've brought home the checkered flag. --Mark Brooks Pros:
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Kirby Tilt N' Tumble Average Customer Review: Game Cartridge (12 April, 2001) list price: $29.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Just when you thought you'd played it all, along comes something truly bizarre. Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble isn't just a silly name thought up by Nintendo's central marketing--it's a title that explains how to play this game, as well as a caution against what might happen to you while playing. It's one of the most gimmicky games ever for the Game Boy, yet it works--brilliantly. The plot has something to do with our hero, the pink puffball named Kirby, in his adventure to retrieve the stolen stars of his homeland. Like past Kirby games, there's plenty of surreal imagery that features clouds, lots of pastel colors, and plenty of cuddly bad guys. Chances are you'll be mesmerized by Kirby's control scheme. For the most part, your tilting of the Game Boy unit determines the direction in which Kirby will roll. It's extremely simplistic yet so engrossing that even adults will risk embarrassment while shifting their entire bodies in an attempt to save Kirby from meeting his doom. Even for a game based solely on level design, complaints here are few. Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble requires precise tilting and stable hands, so don't play it on the bus or train. It's easy to lose track of Kirby while tilting due to the Game Boy's inherent screen-glare problems, and that will cause timing problems. Those who think they're too cool for ultracute gaming should avoid this game. Everyone else, though, should get their hands on this one before it rolls away. --Mark Brooks Pros:
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Back when GBA came out on the market and was all the rage, I was stuck with my little, hot pink Gameboy Color when everyone else had the sleek new model.I was also a kirby fanatic, and was desperate for a Kirby game.So after some research on the internet, I finally found one - Kirby Tilt N' Tumble.I was disappointed that it wasn't being sold anymore, so finally, for Christmas 2003 my parents bought it for me from eBay, unfortunately just the cartridge and no instructions or box. I was anxious to get playing right away that morning, so I popped it in and found it was a very easy game to learn.I already new a little about the controls, tilting to move Kirby in the desired direction, and it was nice that whenever I had to learn a new move to advance, the game would pause and teach me.Eventually, I easily learned the whole game without any instructions! With 5 goofy yet fun mini-games to play, 8 exciting and challenging words to explore, plenty of cute and cuddly bad guys and a simple, easy-to-follow storyline, Kirby Tilt N' Tumble is a game that doesn't lose its fun anytime soon after buying, versus other games that lose all the fun after you've beat the game.Why, I've owned it for a year already and there's still secret words and warp stars I'm discovering all the time. Now, there are a few cons I'll warn you about before you go out and spend your money.This isn't the game to bring on that 10-hour car trip to visit Aunt Ruth, because the constant moving in vehicles makes it hard to control Kirby.As well, it's not the kind of game where you can lay back against the pillows, stretch out your feet and sip the lemonade, either.You're always swivelling your body back and forth, side to side, and so forth when tilting your little pink puffball.Not a big deal, but its not just hitting buttons like other games. I don't have this problem too much, since I usually play in good light, but you may have a hard time keeping an eye on Kirby when you tilt the screen forward and lose sight of him from the light glinting off the screen.Annoying, yes, but the game is still worth it, trust me. Overall, this game is definitely worth every penny you're paying for it.As long as you don't mind things being cute and cuddly all of the time, Kirby Tilt N' Tumble is a great gaming experience that will last for months and months after your purchase. ... Read more Asin: B00005AYE5 |
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Rayman Average Customer Review: Video Game (08 June, 2001) list price: $39.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Rayman Advance is perhaps the first must-play Game BoyAdvance game available. It's a full conversion of the PlayStationclassic brought to life in vivid detail with level-by-leveloptimizations; gorgeous graphics; large, detailed, well-animatedcharacters; and that patented Rayman gameplay Ubi Soft has beendelivering for years now. Those unfamiliar with the character and story should expect yet anothercute take on the 2-D side-scrolling adventure game, but Rayman easilystands alongside Mario in terms of brilliance. Rayman, a cute,big-nosed guy with pompadour bangs and an infectiously upbeat attitude, isthe Guardian of the World. Oddly, he has hands and feet but no arms orlegs to support them. That doesn't stop him from doing his thing,however. His powers include jumping, clinging to ledges, using his earsas a helicopter, and, most importantly, punching. A helpful fairy dolesout these powers to you as you complete tasks and progress in the game.Rayman's task, as usual, is to defeat enemies and free creatures(called Toons) caught in great iron boxes. Also, Rayman collects"tings," which he can use to barter with magicians as he rids hisbizarre little world of oppression from the likes of colorful bossesMoskito and big, bad Space Mama. The most striking features of Rayman Advance are its graphicsand gameplay. The design is extremely creative; there are tons ofthings to bounce on, ride, and grab, and plenty of other tricks to do.It's the sort of game that always has you doing something new, which isno mean feat considering it spans 60 levels. Rayman is a first-rate 2-Dplatform game for all ages. Hey, pardon the pun, but, well, everyoneloves Rayman. --Andrew S. Bub Pros:
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Paper Mario Average Customer Review: Game Cartridge (09 February, 2001) list price: $49.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Nintendo 64 owners have been patiently waiting for a decentrole-playinggame, and, at long last, one has arrived in the form of the perplexingPaperMario. World-famous video game icon Mario stars in this unconventionalRPG,which was originally announced as Super Mario RPG 2. Don't be fooled by the cutesy visual exterior of this game, which borrowsheavily from the well-established Mario universe. Yep... it's the same lovableMario who dons his familiar red overalls and unkempt moustache. However, thecatch is that Mario now stubbornly appears as a two-dimensionalcharacter--despite the largely 3-D exterior gaming environments that surroundhim. When ourflat-headed friend turns around, his paper-thin presence becomes immediatelyapparent. It's a cool gimmick, but fortunately Paper Mario is far fromacut-and-paste cartoon caper. As with most RPG titles, players must battle with several menacing enemies asthey travel from place to place on their quest. Each encounter requires gamersto strategically choose between various modes of attack. For example, Mario isparticularly handy with the hammer--thus you might opt to select hishangover-inducing hammer attack. As the adventure progresses, additionalcharacters willjoin your quest. Your ever-growing posse gives you more fighting power, aseachteam member brings new attack moves and powers worth mastering. To advancewithin the game, you'll need to pay close attention to your health meter,enemyhit points, and your ever-expanding attack options. The game starts withenemiesthat are easy to defeat, but it quickly becomes quite difficult to survivesubsequent attacks without careful planning. Unlike most RPG games, each attack sequence is enhanced by a special actionfunction. Instead of passively sitting back and watching each attack moveoccur,the player can enhance your attack by pressing a button or moving thedirectional controller at precisely the right time. As someone who has rackedupseveral hours (and more than a few snoozes) during repetitious RPG attacksequences, the action feature is a welcome addition to break up the monotonyofmultiple attacks. Fans of the traditional Mario games will appreciate the return of familiarcharacters, such as Princess Peach and Luigi. Perpetual baddie Bowser evenplaysa key role in this addictive adventure. Best of all, there are plenty ofhiddenareas and extras to uncover. Paper Mario may boast elements of theclassic platform gaming genre, as well as the traditional RPG--but itultimatelycuts through all expectations to deliver an experience that appeals to bothcasual and hard-core gamers. --Brett Atwood Pros:
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18 Wheeler Average Customer Review: CD-ROM (04 May, 2001) list price: $39.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Even if you're not the type to bleat out the 1975 hit "Convoy" over a CB radio, you'll probably still get the sweats thinking about racing with 20 tons of cargo pushing your rig. Choose between four 18-wheel trucks, and then ride against rival truckers and the clock as you try to deliver your payload intact and on time. The game offers 20 stages on the way from New York to San Francisco, as well as four play modes: Arcade, Parking Challenge, Score Attack, and Versus. Eighteen Wheeler is compatible with separately sold steering-wheel controllers. ... Read more Reviews (25)
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Earthworm Jim Average Customer Review:  Video Game US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review This is a good thing: Earthworm Jim has been lovinglyported and primed, and is now ready for action on the Game Boy Advance.The game is a fairly straightforward port of the old Super Nintendoversion, only with the exclusive Sega Genesis Intestine level added forgood measure. It provides weird, wicked, and hilarious 2-D actionthat's perfect for handheld gaming. The story concerns the titular annelid, Jim, and his discovery of asuper-special space suit that lets him walk, jump, run, climb, andfight like a man. He's also got a machine pistol, and can grab his ownwormy body and whip himself around to reach high places. Decidedlywacky stuff. His enemies consist of psycho hamsters, crows (naturally),cats, and creatures made of garbage. His ultimate enemy is the evilPsy-Crow; he wants the suit from Jim and will stop at nothing to get itfor his evil queen. Earthworm Jim remains one of the weirdest 2-D side-scrollinggames you'll ever play, mainly because of the sheer amount ofinnovation packed into each level. Jim will bounce on tire stacks, usezip lines, propel himself using machine-gun fire, and utter an emphatic"Dang" whenever struck by the enemy. Power-ups include special weaponsand health, as well as free lives, which you'll need becauseEarthworm Jim is also one of the hardest games you'll find onthe handheld. In terms of innovation, creativity, graphics, and sound, EarthwormJim is head, stomach, and tail above most titles, but it doessuffer more than most from the Game Boy Advance's well-documentedlighting and screen problems. Because the enemies in EJ tend tobe small and fast, they can be hard to see without some lighting help.Regardless, this one remains a classic despite the intervening years.--Andrew S. Bub Pros:
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Super Dodge Ball Advance Average Customer Review: Video Game (14 June, 2001) list price: $39.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Dodge ball, the schoolyard sport in which kids bean each other withrubber balls thrown at welt-raising velocity, really is the sport of bullies.Thankfully, Super Dodge Ball Advance presents an experience in which thewelts aren't included, while lots of fun and laughs are. The game features two teams of squat, cartoonish, big-headed kids. Some are onthe playing field and some reside in the back zone ready to scoot up a lob andnail an opponent in the back or from the side. The animations, particularly whena kid gets squashed, are amusing, and, after all, are also the point of thegame. Amass points and win the match, then move on to the next horde ofbig-headed kids. There are several kinds of throws you can make to surprise your opponents,including a cool corkscrew throw and a straight-up overhanded bean ball. As youknock teams out (no pun intended), you advance toward the world competition(shades of South Park here), where you represent your favorite nation.You can also link up with an opponent for a little head-to-head action, which isthe best way to dish out some virtual pain onto local bullies who lack your madvideo gaming skills. --Andrew S. Bub Pros:
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PacMan Collection Average Customer Review: Video Game (13 July, 2001) list price: $29.99 -- our price: $17.95 (price subject to change: see help) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review If you're still suffering the lingering effects of Pac-Man fever, you'llbe excited to hear that Namco's Pac-Man Collection repackages theinfectious original with three other Pac-Man-themed games in a new anthology forthe Game Boy Advance. Pac-Man Collection contains the original Pac-Man, plusPac-Attack, PacMania 3D, and the never-before-seen-out-of-the-arcadePac-Man Arrangement game. Pac-Man plays like you remember, andlike Namco Museums's picture perfect re-creation of Ms. Pac-Man,it features spot-on control, graphics, cartoon cutscenes, sound effects, and,best of all, music from the coin-op (who can forget that opening theme?). Assuch, it's easily the best of this collection. PacMania 3D is basically a 3-D version of the original, and is just aboutas uninspired now as when it came out. Pac-Attack is a cool variation onsuch puzzlers as Tetris and Columns, and as such it's perfect forhandheld gaming. Pac-Man Arrangement is an odd little game that playsmuch like the original but adds weird power-ups that, for example, make yougigantic. Because Pac-Man Collection is a perfectly emulated package, there isn'tmuch to gripe about, save that Ms. Pac-Man is a far, far better game thanthe original, and you'll have to shell out more money if you want that one. Butfor retro gamers on the go who also want to track down ghosts and eat powerpills, this package is sure to sate your hunger. --Andrew S. Bub Pros:
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NBA Street Average Customer Review: CD-ROM (27 April, 2001) list price: $49.99 -- our price: $14.88 (price subject to change: see help) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review NBA Street is the best arcade basketball title available. Period.Why? No refs, no clocks, no fouls. Players will knock you over, and theypractically live for blatant goaltending throughout the game. Realistic? No, butit's always fun--even if you hate basketball. Street has two different game modes--City Circuit and Hold the Court--yetthe differences here are minimal. Both feature three-on-three games of 21, inwhich you must assemble a squad composed of (initially) NBA players. Soonyou'll play against street legends (read: bosses) that, once defeated, can beadded to your team. Your ultimate goal is to defeat the biggest legend ever:Michael Jordan. To survive the streets, you must learn which buttons to mash as you masterspecific stunts. This will add special points to your score and give you accessto different ways to score. Though similar to NBA Jam and its sequels,Street is deeper, and sports a surprisingly developed finesse game. Street does commit some fouls, though, with its over-the-top, repetitivecommentary and lack of play modes. However, even if you hate arcade-stylebasketball, you'll find Street differs from the pack, making it a solidMVP contender. Pros:
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Sonic Adventure 2 Average Customer Review: CD-ROM (18 May, 2001) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review When longtime Sega mascot Sonic the Hedgehog made his debut on the Dreamcast console in Sonic Adventure, gamers were stunned. Sega had not only used the game to show off the tremendous possibilities of the then-new hardware, but they had reinvigorated the platform-style arcade adventure genre with massive, intricate levels, gleefully distracting minigames, and even a new kind of virtual pet, called a Chao, that could be combined with other pets, traded with friends, and even exchanged over the Internet. Sonic Adventure 2 ups the ante of its predecessor with all-new puzzles and levels, and even faster action reminiscent of the early Genesis-era games. Knuckles and Tails are back, as are the Chao pets (who can now talk!). ... Read more Reviews (176)
You may be either the Dark or Light with each differnt levels and story line. The characters you get are Shadow, Rouge, Dr. Robotink, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. You also unlock SoundTracks you can listen to in the Options menu. I never really pay much attention to this though. My favorite thing in this game has to be the Kart Racing Feature You unlock in the Tails and Rouge chase level. This is also for two players too. You can also get new objectives inthe level you beaten in the extras menu. Overall this is a cool game you must buy it when you get the chance.
I don't have a Nintendo Gamecube, so I don't know how well the "port" of this translated to the GC.I do have a PS2 and Xbox and anxiously await for Sonic Heroes.I also have a GBPAsp and play Sonic Advance (1 and 2) often. Sonic Adventure 2 (and Sonic Adventure 1) are worth locating a Dreamcast for alone.With Dreamcasts selling now for only $25 at local game stores, you don't have much to invest to get this game playing. (If you don't already have a DC.) Its not perfect, it does have some quirks such as the camera positioning sometimes during the game.While you do have limited control of the camera in real time, there are times in the game where you may have to make a "blind jump" because of the view angle.A "blind jump" is a jump over an obstable that can't be seen.You simply jump and hope for the best. Regardless of this quirk, this game is the game I would want to be with if I could only have one game.With vibrant graphics, fast aracady game play, a 3D nostalgia of the excellent 2D scrollers of years past, this game could very well be labeled as "the best game ever for any console". ... Read more Asin: B000059Z7G |
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Dance Dance Revolution Average Customer Review: CD-ROM (23 March, 2001) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Reviews (108)
I found it watching others participate, but I've been forced to give it a try to one of the 'slower' songs.Not many moves.Not too much fun. This game seems okay if you want a good workout.I'm not bashing this game.In contrast, it might grow on me over time.Right now, I ... I may be too old-fashioned.:)
Okay, now all the good. If played diligently, this game will work on your rhythm, reflexes, stamina and timing. I even found it easy to push myself into playing 3 times longer after I started getting tired and actually felt like I was dancing after just a few hours. A few of the levels are easy enough for a beginner but I would recomend taking real dance lessons if you can get through the harder ones. And finally the technical. This game has a wide range of options on how you can play with it's game, workout, lesson, and trining modes. Each with verying difficulties. Combine this with it's 25+ songs and you should never get board playing it. It's an all around great game so get your hand out of that bag of crisps and dance!
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