Video game review thread (pop, rock, genre, album, effects)

matious · 09-20-2007, 04:00 PM

its more likely to happen now then ever. Square has already given up on going-solo with the ps3.

And the wii is now the best selling console in the world right now, so its looking good.

Oh and i will say this on squares behalf-kingdom hearts ****ing pwnt :P

not a ff game though

Fallal · 09-20-2007, 09:56 PM

Shadow of the Colossus.

This game is so simple yet one of the most deepest games out there. Fighting giants to save a loved one only to have to pay a huge consequence for it. So sad and I recommend everyone to play it.

CAPTAIN CAVEMAN · 09-20-2007, 10:12 PM

^word, i rented that game once. it was sick.

ZeppelinAir · 09-24-2007, 03:09 AM

FF12 is pretty sweet, it has the more middle ages feel to it though, i prefer the more well modern feel ones like FF7, FF10, FF12, Dirge Of Cerberus isnt to bad, the cut scene graphics a amazing and it puts to gather a good story line with the history of Vincent.

But Seriously if you want sad, play FF10, my sister always watched me as i played and the ending was sad enough to make her cry, sure she is only ten, but she one of them who likes to pick fights and is not afraid to punch someone

**boo boo** · 09-24-2007, 10:33 PM

The classic NES Final Fantasys were much more medieval and D&Dish. Easy to say, the series has evolved quite a lot since then.

ZeppelinAir · 09-25-2007, 05:37 AM

have any yall tried the Ace Combat series? great story lines and graphics, good voice acting and soundtrack. if you havent tried it, give it a try, it may be a fighter planes game but it has some amazing story lines and everything else i mentioned

**boo boo** · 12-01-2007, 05:58 AM

I'm bored as all hell, so....

Bump.

Gunstar Heroes

Developer: Treasure Co. Ltd
Publisher: Sega
Platform: Sega Genesis
Year: 1993

Rating: 10

This is without a doubt one of the greatest run and guns ever made, and on a personal level I think this is better than any Contra game.

The story is set on planet Gunstar 9, which for generations has been protected by the Gunstar family. Many years ago the world was saved from Golden Silver, a powerful android from a far away galaxy that wanted to suck Gunstar 9 dry of resources. After he was defeated, the 4 mystical gems that were his power source were extracted and Golden Silver was imprisioned on one of Gunstar 9s moons.

Now in the present, an evil dictator named Smash Daisaku (who looks an awful lot like M. Bison from the Street Fighter series) kidnapped one of the members of the Gunstar family, Gunstar Green, who was brainwashed into becoming one of Daisakus minions. With Greens help Daisaku stole the mystical gems and sets out to revive Golden Silver once again. Its up to Greens younger brothers Gunstar Red and Gunstar Blue to save the day.

Basic gameplay is similar to Contra. But there are many things that make this game stand out. The customizable weapons system is a real treat. You have 4 basic weapons to choose from, but as you earn power ups throughout the game you can combine two of the basic weapons, giving you a total of 14 unique weapons. You have two characters to choose from, both can shoot in 8 directions, Red can shoot while running but certian directions he can't fire in without moving, Blue however is a fixed shot and can't shoot while running (making the game considerably more dificult). You get to choose from the first 4 levels and can play through them in any order, like Mega Man. Other cool features that makes this game different from most run and guns is melee combat, you can tackle enemies and throw them, you can also slide, skid, pick up and throw items and do different jumping attacks. You have a life total caculated in numbers, so you don't have to worry about dying from one hit, but unlock most run and guns one life is all you get, dying sends you to the continue option screen, when you continue you start from the last invisible check point you've been to.

The levels offer many unique twists on the typical run and gun formula, you'll be riding mine carts one moment and playing a giant board game the next. Theres even a shoot em up level. One of the coolest things about Gunstar Heroes are the boss fights, which are truly bizzare, and believe me, theres a LOT of them. You'll take on everything from a transforming mecha to a giant clown face to a midget to a steroid pumping dude on a Helicopter.

Gunstar Heroes has a lot to offer and while Treasure has gone on to make many more imaginative games like Mischief Makers, Banghai O, Ikaruga, Sin and Punishment as well as other Genesis classics like Dynamite Headdy and Alien Soldier, this game is still considered to be their crowning achievement, and rightfully so. This is one of the most impressive Genesis games you'll find, everything from the lush graphics to the cool soundtrack. If you've never played this game you have a chance right now, currently this game is available for the Wii's Virtual Console service. So if you own a Wii and have some Wii points saved over, get it.

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09-20-2007, 04:00 PM
matious Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,461	its more likely to happen now then ever. Square has already given up on going-solo with the ps3. And the wii is now the best selling console in the world right now, so its looking good. Oh and i will say this on squares behalf-kingdom hearts ****ing pwnt :P not a ff game though

09-20-2007, 09:56 PM
Fallal Groupie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 0	Shadow of the Colossus. This game is so simple yet one of the most deepest games out there. Fighting giants to save a loved one only to have to pay a huge consequence for it. So sad and I recommend everyone to play it.

09-24-2007, 03:09 AM
ZeppelinAir hahahHAHAHahaha.......ha Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: somewhere in Michigan Posts: 544	FF12 is pretty sweet, it has the more middle ages feel to it though, i prefer the more well modern feel ones like FF7, FF10, FF12, Dirge Of Cerberus isnt to bad, the cut scene graphics a amazing and it puts to gather a good story line with the history of Vincent. But Seriously if you want sad, play FF10, my sister always watched me as i played and the ending was sad enough to make her cry, sure she is only ten, but she one of them who likes to pick fights and is not afraid to punch someone __________________ Little Things "Sittin on a Toilet in a house i dont know, looking all around where the toilet paper go. feeling real uneasy, feeling real uncertain, got to wipe my ass again with a plastic shower curtain" Rodney Carrington-Little Things

09-24-2007, 10:33 PM
boo boo Dr. Prunk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where the buffalo roam. Posts: 6,999	The classic NES Final Fantasys were much more medieval and D&Dish. Easy to say, the series has evolved quite a lot since then. __________________ http://www.progarchives.com/ Last edited by boo boo : 09-24-2007 at 10:38 PM.

09-25-2007, 05:37 AM
ZeppelinAir hahahHAHAHahaha.......ha Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: somewhere in Michigan Posts: 544	have any yall tried the Ace Combat series? great story lines and graphics, good voice acting and soundtrack. if you havent tried it, give it a try, it may be a fighter planes game but it has some amazing story lines and everything else i mentioned __________________ Little Things "Sittin on a Toilet in a house i dont know, looking all around where the toilet paper go. feeling real uneasy, feeling real uncertain, got to wipe my ass again with a plastic shower curtain" Rodney Carrington-Little Things

12-01-2007, 05:58 AM
boo boo Dr. Prunk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where the buffalo roam. Posts: 6,999	I'm bored as all hell, so.... Bump. Gunstar Heroes Developer: Treasure Co. Ltd Publisher: Sega Platform: Sega Genesis Year: 1993 Rating: 10 This is without a doubt one of the greatest run and guns ever made, and on a personal level I think this is better than any Contra game. The story is set on planet Gunstar 9, which for generations has been protected by the Gunstar family. Many years ago the world was saved from Golden Silver, a powerful android from a far away galaxy that wanted to suck Gunstar 9 dry of resources. After he was defeated, the 4 mystical gems that were his power source were extracted and Golden Silver was imprisioned on one of Gunstar 9s moons. Now in the present, an evil dictator named Smash Daisaku (who looks an awful lot like M. Bison from the Street Fighter series) kidnapped one of the members of the Gunstar family, Gunstar Green, who was brainwashed into becoming one of Daisakus minions. With Greens help Daisaku stole the mystical gems and sets out to revive Golden Silver once again. Its up to Greens younger brothers Gunstar Red and Gunstar Blue to save the day. Basic gameplay is similar to Contra. But there are many things that make this game stand out. The customizable weapons system is a real treat. You have 4 basic weapons to choose from, but as you earn power ups throughout the game you can combine two of the basic weapons, giving you a total of 14 unique weapons. You have two characters to choose from, both can shoot in 8 directions, Red can shoot while running but certian directions he can't fire in without moving, Blue however is a fixed shot and can't shoot while running (making the game considerably more dificult). You get to choose from the first 4 levels and can play through them in any order, like Mega Man. Other cool features that makes this game different from most run and guns is melee combat, you can tackle enemies and throw them, you can also slide, skid, pick up and throw items and do different jumping attacks. You have a life total caculated in numbers, so you don't have to worry about dying from one hit, but unlock most run and guns one life is all you get, dying sends you to the continue option screen, when you continue you start from the last invisible check point you've been to. The levels offer many unique twists on the typical run and gun formula, you'll be riding mine carts one moment and playing a giant board game the next. Theres even a shoot em up level. One of the coolest things about Gunstar Heroes are the boss fights, which are truly bizzare, and believe me, theres a LOT of them. You'll take on everything from a transforming mecha to a giant clown face to a midget to a steroid pumping dude on a Helicopter. Gunstar Heroes has a lot to offer and while Treasure has gone on to make many more imaginative games like Mischief Makers, Banghai O, Ikaruga, Sin and Punishment as well as other Genesis classics like Dynamite Headdy and Alien Soldier, this game is still considered to be their crowning achievement, and rightfully so. This is one of the most impressive Genesis games you'll find, everything from the lush graphics to the cool soundtrack. If you've never played this game you have a chance right now, currently this game is available for the Wii's Virtual Console service. So if you own a Wii and have some Wii points saved over, get it. __________________ http://www.progarchives.com/ Last edited by boo boo : 12-01-2007 at 06:06 AM.