Topic: RFN RetroActive Game Nominations

[Kytim89]

Something visceral such as these games:
 

• Resident Evil 4
• Majora's Mask
• Conker's Bad Fur Day
• Final Fantasy 6

 

[ejamer]

Where did you import it from, Europe?


I can't IMAGINE trying to play that game without understanding what its saying.


Edit: WAIT!? THAT GAME GOES FOR $75!? HOLY HELL!

Yes, imported from Europe. Totally agree about language considerations.


Yes, the going rate for Infinite Space in North America is RIDICULOUS.  It was almost enough for me to try importing multiple copies with hopes of selling for a profit... but I doubt demand is high enough, and anyone willing to buy a European copy could probably find an online importer just as easily as I did.

[guitardeth3]

metroid II

jet force gemini

pikmin 1 or 2

castlevania dracula x

megaman x 3

Yoshi's story

and for a fun/unrealistic nomination, demons crest

[Sundoulos]

Where did you import it from, Europe?


I can't IMAGINE trying to play that game without understanding what its saying.


Edit: WAIT!? THAT GAME GOES FOR $75!? HOLY HELL!

Yes, imported from Europe. Totally agree about language considerations.


Yes, the going rate for Infinite Space in North America is RIDICULOUS.  It was almost enough for me to try importing multiple copies with hopes of selling for a profit... but I doubt demand is high enough, and anyone willing to buy a European copy could probably find an online importer just as easily as I did.

A week ago, someone was selling a copy (cartridge only) on Amazon for $24 or so.  I wish I had jumped on the deal.  That's the cheapest price I've found so far.

[Stratos]

Just got it from Gamestop for $20 used. They got several more copies in other shops in the area.

[Pixelated Pixies]

@guitardeth3
 
Metroid II has already recieved a retroactive segment. I can't remember the exact episode but it would have been in 2010 I believe.

[NWR_insanolord]

Didn't we also already do Yoshi's Story? It was in a poll, at least. Pikmin 2 is also our Game Club game this month, but because of E3 we haven't done much with it yet. There's stuff in the pipeline for the next couple weeks.

[Pixelated Pixies]

I'm telling you guys. We need to get a retroactive on both Faxanadu and Ufouria. In fact, it's been about 3 years since I played Ufouria, I think I'll play that tomorrow (you know when I'm not playing Mutant Mudds).

[Hey Einstein!]

Re: Infinite Space - I too would like an excuse to play it and chops about it online. No idea it was hard to get in the US, I've seen it for £5 a few times in the UK.


Whilst on the theme, I'd dearly like to play some DS for the next RetroActive and preferably a platformer.
So my suggestions are:


Wario Master of Disguise
Kirby's Magic Paint Brush/Canvas Curse

The Legendary StarFy
Henry Hatsworth (as it gets mentioned on the show a fair bit)
Yoshi's Island DS

[ejamer]

Fluidity is available through Club Nintendo again until Aug 19th.  Seems like a great time to do a Retroactive on the game, since some people could get it without any actual cash outlay.

[Pixelated Pixies]

Fluidity is available through Club Nintendo again until Aug 19th.  Seems like a great time to do a Retroactive on the game, since some people could get it without any actual cash outlay.

Plus, it's a f***ing masterpiece.
 
There would, however, be two downsides to this being a Retroactive nominee.
 
The first downside, at least for me, would be that I find puzzle focused games such as Hydroadventure (Fluidity) to have low replayability (I know it's not a word). I collected absolutely everything in that game and feel like I would be gaining very little out of replaying it. I guess I could still contribute to the discussions though.
 
Secondly, wouldn't the conversation basically amount to 'that game is great'? You could talk about how the physics are great, how great the level designs are, how great the powers are etc. I defy anyone to argue that Hydroadventure was not a great game. The best retroactive episodes for me, however, tend to be about more divisive games.
 
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Faxanadu or Ufouria would make for a great episode.

[noname2200]

 
Secondly, wouldn't the conversation basically amount to 'that game is great'? You could talk about how the physics are great, how great the level designs are, how great the powers are etc. I defy anyone to argue that Hydroadventure was not a great game. The best retroactive episodes for me, however, tend to be about more divisive games.

I actually didn't like it that much, even though I didn't hate it either. This probably has to do with the controls, and my general inability to have any coordination. 

[Pixelated Pixies]

 
Secondly, wouldn't the conversation basically amount to 'that game is great'? You could talk about how the physics are great, how great the level designs are, how great the powers are etc. I defy anyone to argue that Hydroadventure was not a great game. The best retroactive episodes for me, however, tend to be about more divisive games.

I actually didn't like it that much

*Record screeches to a stop*
...
 
*Everyone in the room looks at you*

[noname2200]

 
Secondly, wouldn't the conversation basically amount to 'that game is great'? You could talk about how the physics are great, how great the level designs are, how great the powers are etc. I defy anyone to argue that Hydroadventure was not a great game. The best retroactive episodes for me, however, tend to be about more divisive games.

I actually didn't like it that much

*Record screeches to a stop*
...
 
*Everyone in the room looks at you*

.......awwwwkward....>_>

[Hey Einstein!]

Everybody loves diversity, right? How about a Gameboy puzzle retroactive? What could be more different to the recent crop of RetroActive's than that?
It could be a challenge to discuss this type of game as they tend not to have a plot/dialogue. But why not go all the way, do a totally different retrospective where we play as many of the games as we can and discuss which is the best & why.  And there could be room to talk about when and where you remember playing some of them back in the day. If we stick to what's out on the virtual console it'll be easy to get hold of the games, relatively cheap (3 wouldn't break the bank) and there are already a diverse selection of puzzles on the eshop.
Check out the list:


Tetris (is it really the best puzzle game on the GB/all time?), Kirby Star Stacker, Quix, Catrap, Dr Mario (room for more misty eyed reminiscence), Lock N Chase and Mario's Picross.

[Tamazoid]

I nominate 007 Nightfire, probably the best Bond game since Goldeneye (Goldeneye Wii is probably at the same level, Eurocom are really the best Bond developers). It has a great single player campaign and is a solid multiplayer experience.

[TheXenocide]

I just had a good idea for a future retroactive. How about one centered on hidden jems that, though very good games, most people likely missed out on, games like Zack and Wiki, The World Ends with You, A Boy and his Blob, etc?

[Glad0s]

Well, sorta tying into Xenocide's post up there, why not do a Wii RetroActive where you pick out hidden Wii gems? There aren't many that you guys haven't talked about, but I'm sure there are some. Plus, it'd be a good way to send the Wii out in style.

[Glad0s]

Also, Xenocide, they already did World Ends with You two years ago.

[TheXenocide]

I figured they might have done one of those. I've only been listening for a couple of months and haven't made it that far into the back log.

[Glad0s]

If you like the podcast, I'd suggest dipping into the backlog. Any RFN fan without a heaping helping of Leahy is a sad RFN fan indeed.

[Kytim89]

Resident Evil 4.

[Glad0s]

Resident Evil 4.

No

[regin]

If they ever bring Dreamcast games to the WiiU we have to do Shenmue. I can't think of a more perfect game for something like this.

[shinyray01]

I would like nominate 1080^o Avalanche for the Gamecube.