And Metroid II would be a pain to obtain legally...
Shame on your for not already owning a copy.
I actually played through Metroid II a couple of years ago. It's still a fun game, but the lack of a map is really painful. It's also deceptively linear (if you can figure out where you're supposed to go next).
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 20, 2009, 07:54:14 PM
I see it goes for $12-20 on eBay so I wouldn't think it would be that hard to find.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_Lindy on January 20, 2009, 10:54:34 PM
I always wanted a copy of that. I wanted to buy it new, which is impossible nowadays.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 20, 2009, 10:57:28 PM
I always wanted a copy of that. I wanted to buy it new, which is impossible nowadays.
Lol I think my copy is new because I believe it has never been opened!
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_Lindy on January 20, 2009, 11:22:30 PM
Let's make a deal!
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_Neal on January 20, 2009, 11:24:07 PM
I just feel stupid for never buying Metroid II whenever I saw it on flea markets and stuff. Although I haven't seen it in years, which sucks because now I have more money to burn.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on January 21, 2009, 12:31:05 AM
I'd be happy with any of these games except Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts.
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Post by: Sundoulos on January 21, 2009, 08:01:14 AM
I'd love to play Metroid II, but i don't have a working Gameboy anymore. The screen bit the dust some time ago. :(
Luigi's Mansion for me.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 21, 2009, 12:27:09 PM
You can play Metroid II on a GBC, GBA, or SP... and I can't remember about Micro. I bought my copy for about $15 (Player's Choice edition) in late 1998, because the GB Color was my first handheld system. Technologically, it is a remarkable feat. It's also an interesting "missing link" between Metroid and Super Metroid.
Although I respect Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts, it is not a game I want to play again. I'm also not keen to pay $8 for a game in which I probably can't beat the first level.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Pale on January 21, 2009, 01:01:41 PM
Not micro, but you can play it on the Game Boy Player as well. :)
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on January 21, 2009, 01:05:28 PM
I voted for Metroid II just because no one else had yet, and I nominated it. But any of these choices would be great. I got SF Adventures in the mail yesterday, so I'll have that ready to go if we ever decide to do that game.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Nick DiMola on January 21, 2009, 01:07:45 PM
I will selfishly request Metroid II since I bought it recently at Gamestop during their GB/GBC clearance sale. Can't go wrong with Metroid II for a dollar ;)
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_Neal on January 21, 2009, 03:38:36 PM
You suck, Nick. The Gamestops around me have crap and expensive Pokemon games.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 22, 2009, 01:43:13 AM
Quick note: the runner-up in voting will automatically be included in the next poll. The rest will rotate out but could come back eventually in a future poll.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 22, 2009, 02:39:29 AM
Someone must stop Super Ghouls and Ghosts.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Dasmos on January 22, 2009, 10:29:10 AM
If Super Ghouls and Ghosts does get through, I vote we all play on professional. It'll be fun.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: vudu on January 22, 2009, 01:50:15 PM
You can't stop G'N'G!!
Seriously though, why are GCN and GBA games even included in this list? They're barely retro.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 22, 2009, 04:54:17 PM
They were released over a year ago, and that's enough for me. The feature is not as retro-focused as its name implies.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on January 22, 2009, 07:54:29 PM
Ugh, I hope people aren't voting for SGnG just so they can hear the crew complain about it. If so, that's not cool, guys. We shouldn't start off this feature with such a mean-spirited attitude.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_Neal on January 22, 2009, 08:12:49 PM
C'mon guys! I want to play as fraidy-cat Luigi! Was SGnG the one where you had to beat it twice to actually beat it? A friend of mine wasted good life playing that game to completion.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 22, 2009, 08:21:05 PM
C'mon guys! I want to play as fraidy-cat Luigi! Was SGnG the one where you had to beat it twice to actually beat it? A friend of mine wasted good life playing that game to completion.
Ugh I remember that, I think it was.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Dasmos on January 22, 2009, 10:10:12 PM
Ugh, I hope people aren't voting for SGnG just so they can hear the crew complain about it. If so, that's not cool, guys. We shouldn't start off this feature with such a mean-spirited attitude.
Nope, it's one of my favourite games of all-time.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: vudu on January 22, 2009, 10:28:15 PM
It's one of those game I've always wanted to play but never got around to it. This would be a perfect opportunity.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_Lindy on January 22, 2009, 11:22:48 PM
Yep, you have to go through it twice. If I remember correctly, all you get at the end is a one-line "congratulations" or something.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Dasmos on January 23, 2009, 12:04:07 AM
Yep, you have to go through it twice. If I remember correctly, all you get at the end is a one-line "congratulations" or something.
You don't remember correctly fortunately.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Yoshidious on January 23, 2009, 12:16:44 AM
Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts has one of my favourite musical fanfares for the ending, it certainly made all the exertion required to see the ending a little more worthwhile, as far as I was concerned anyway.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Sundoulos on January 23, 2009, 10:24:02 AM
It's nt my first choice, as I always found it very difficult. If SGnG is selected, then I'm game.
I've already said this, but I'm looking forward to this feature. I hope it sticks around.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on January 26, 2009, 08:29:54 AM
So what happens in the event of a three way tie?
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_Lindy on January 26, 2009, 02:56:23 PM
I actually don't know if the podcast crew has voted yet. We'd be the deciding votes.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: gojira on January 26, 2009, 09:49:27 PM
I voted Metroid II simply because it is one of my favorite games and I would love to talk about it. I've just recently played through Drill Dozer, so that would be another game I would find easy to discuss.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on January 26, 2009, 11:57:52 PM
Wow. Clearly these are all popular choices. It's neck-and-neck!
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on January 27, 2009, 01:25:04 AM
Really there's only one fair option here - give me another vote. :)
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Cambot on January 31, 2009, 12:56:47 AM
Well, I picked Super Ghouls n' Ghosts because kids today got it too easy.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: vudu on January 31, 2009, 09:50:32 AM
Woo-hoo! Super G'N'G wins!
When do we start? ;D
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Cambot on January 31, 2009, 01:57:28 PM
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 31, 2009, 05:20:37 PM
It's tied as of this moment, with two more days of voting left. Don't start celebrating just yet.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: vudu on January 31, 2009, 05:51:07 PM
Tied?!? Grrr...
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: TheFleece on January 31, 2009, 09:08:39 PM
I voted for Luigi's Mansion because I never played it before and listening to everyone cry about death in Super Ghouls n Ghost would be unbearable. Luigi is love!
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Dasmos on February 01, 2009, 03:39:30 AM
Oh wow, Super Ghouls and Ghosts is getting edged out by Luigi's Mansion? It's too bad that people are choosing not to play one of the greatest games of all-time in favour of playing a game that was more forgettable than Pokemon Colosseum.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 01, 2009, 06:14:36 AM
Oh wow, Super Ghouls and Ghosts is getting edged out by Luigi's Mansion? It's too bad that people are choosing not to play one of the greatest games of all-time in favour of playing a game that was more forgettable than Pokemon Colosseum.
That is debatable.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Cambot on February 01, 2009, 01:41:36 PM
Well, on second thought, I spent 30 minutes trying to get through the first level of Super Ghouls 'N' Ghosts yesterday. And another 10 just trying to get the cartridge to load. I'm still using my original 1991 SNES. I have a brand new-condition one I found a couple years ago waiting in the wings to get me through the next 20 years, but.... back on topic....
Yeah, SG'N'G is hard.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Dasmos on February 01, 2009, 11:07:09 PM
It's hard, but it's not frustratingly so. It's a challenge, but it's not cheap.
Oh wow, Super Ghouls and Ghosts is getting edged out by Luigi's Mansion? It's too bad that people are choosing not to play one of the greatest games of all-time in favour of playing a game that was more forgettable than Pokemon Colosseum.
That is debatable.
Not really.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on February 01, 2009, 11:46:00 PM
Clearly it is if you're debating it, Dasmos. I don't see how you can claim a mild sequel to two Pokemon Stadiums is more noteworthy than a launch GameCube with no sequel that essentially introduced dual-analog control to gamers only familiar with Nintendo consoles. You can say you like Pokemon Colosseum more, but your claim is silly.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Dasmos on February 02, 2009, 01:19:40 AM
I remember my first playthough of Luigi's Mansion, I accidentally sneezed and finished it.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 02, 2009, 01:26:09 AM
I remember my first playthough of Luigi's Mansion, I accidentally sneezed and finished it.
I remember my first time playing SG&G and thought I was cutting grass with scissors. Then when I thought I had it almost beat, I had to a whole new lawn to cut so I quit.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Dasmos on February 02, 2009, 02:31:09 AM
Maybe it's because I'm from Australia, but that made absolutely no sense to me.
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Post by: ShyGuy on February 02, 2009, 03:34:38 AM
"cutting crash" is slang for "throwing the controller against the wall"
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Dasmos on February 02, 2009, 05:03:34 AM
Throwing the controller against the wall with scissors? Neat.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: RABicle on February 02, 2009, 11:52:34 AM
People have been lobbying for my precious vote. I will confess that their lobbying was successful.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on February 02, 2009, 01:17:21 PM
I think GP meant "cutting grass with scissors", i.e. a difficult and frustrating task.
I'm impressed at how votes continue to come in very late in the polling process. I hope everyone who has voted will listen to the show and attempt to play along with whichever game wins.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: BlueStorm on February 02, 2009, 01:32:13 PM
I just stumbled back onto this site after registering a long time ago, but never posting. This is a great idea.
I'd gladly play any of the games listed. I do have Super Ghouls and Ghosts for the GBA, but I've really not got past the first level. I don't have the same level of commitment to finishing things that I used to. My vote is for Luigi's Mansion however as I never got around to playing that title back in the early Gamecube days.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: TheFleece on February 02, 2009, 01:37:53 PM
When does the voting end?
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: vudu on February 02, 2009, 01:49:18 PM
I hope everyone who has voted will listen to the show and attempt to play along with whichever game wins.
Depends on which game wins. ;)
I just played Luigi's Mansion a couple years ago. I'm not quite ready to play it again.
Again, this is why I think older titles are better suited for something like this. Chances are no one (well, besides me) has played Metroid II in the past few years.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 02, 2009, 05:19:32 PM
I think GP meant "cutting grass with scissors", i.e. a difficult and frustrating task.
I'm impressed at how votes continue to come in very late in the polling process. I hope everyone who has voted will listen to the show and attempt to play along with whichever game wins.
Looks fine to me :P
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_Neal on February 02, 2009, 06:53:30 PM
Go Luigi!
I've been looking for an excuse to play that game again.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 02, 2009, 06:54:28 PM
I've been looking for an excuse to play that game again.
I may have to repurchase it as well!
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on February 02, 2009, 07:17:14 PM
The poll has now closed, and Luigi won. SGnG will automatically be included in the next poll. (Btw, I voted for Drill Dozer!) If you want to play along, start looking for a copy of LM now. We'll be discussing it on the show next week, and I hope to have some insightful forum posts by then!
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_Lindy on February 02, 2009, 09:02:38 PM
I've created a separate discussion thread for RetroActive #2, so discussion can be moved over there. That's how we'll do it from now on; a poll thread, and a separate discussion thread once we've decided on a game.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: AV on February 02, 2009, 11:52:48 PM
awww i missed the vote. However i'm super glad you guys don't have to play Super Gouls and Ghosts. That game is TORTURE. I played it on GBA, and I was determined to beat it. I finally did and guess what " You forgot the key, start from the beginning" I was like WHAT I GOT TO THE FINAL LEVEL AND NOW THIS BS !!!!!
Since I had super gold armor and amazing weapon I didn't care, but the stupid water 2nd level broke me and I gave up and traded it into gamestop. So much time to memorize the levels and frustration and I have to beat it 2x. If I would have known that beforehand I wouldn't have bothered.
Luigi's Mansion is a ton of fun, I rented it back in the early days of Cube. I think I beat it too.
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on February 03, 2009, 01:21:57 AM
Since when is Luigi's Manson considered Retro anyways?
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 03, 2009, 01:41:17 AM
Who can't beat it? There won't be any "Oh I am at this part of the game" type discussion.
Here's my prediction for most of the comments we'll see in the discussion thread: "Wow, my dog just completed this game!" "Oh yeah, I forgot that Luigi's Mansion was a mini-game fest with only one mini-game." "I spent more time putting the disc into the cube than I did finishing the game." "Here's a challende for you, see if you can beat the game without blinking your eyes. Not one blink. It's surprisingly easy!"
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: Sundoulos on February 03, 2009, 09:48:11 AM
A good number of Nintendo games can be beaten in a matter of a few hours during the first time through; difficulty can influence the fun factor, but there isn't always a direct correlation.
Luigi's Mansion is short, and it did really need more gameplay depth. I still thoroughly enjoyed it at the Gamecube's launch, and it's still a game that I'm looking forward to replaying. SGnG, by comparison, was pretty forgettable for me. I rented it once, played it awhile, and found that it was about as interesting to me as a jelly stain on a lampshade. There were much better platformers in the SNES gen.
When it is eventually selected, I intend to add a little more to the discussion than trolling the actual game discussion thread, as I see that you are already busy doing. 8)
Edit: Lindy, I love that avatar. My wife and I saw that episode of It's Me Or the Dog; hee-larious!
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: AV on February 03, 2009, 09:09:06 PM
i don't remember if I beat the game or not, that was like 8 years ago. I think I did, but not sure
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on February 03, 2009, 11:49:03 PM
Is there any reason for this thread to still be open?
Title: Re: POLL: RFN RetroActive Discussion (Game #2)
Post by: NWR_Lindy on February 04, 2009, 12:13:52 AM
Nope. I've locked this thread, so all discussion can move over to the official discussion thread.
