Author Topic: RetroActive #8 Poll - SNES Edition (Read 54306 times)

ejamer · « **Reply #50 on:** July 24, 2009, 03:12:14 PM »

All the games look good this time around, so it's really tough to vote.

I really am interested to play Orge Battle, but don't know if I have enough time for another SRPG title (still working through Fire Emblem on the GBA).

Super Mario RPG would be full of win because I never finished that game back in the day, but I'm also trying to get through an old GameCube RPG right now and don't have time for both.

In the end I voted for Mystical Ninja because it's fast and silly, and has decent two-player options. Not the best game on the list, but I think there could be some decent discussion around it.

Regardless of what game gets picked, I think I'll try to actually play along and discuss this time.

Oh, and for the record I voted Bonk last time. Probably the most underrated system mascot ever! Ninja Spirit didn't appeal to me at all...

adadad · « **Reply #51 on:** July 25, 2009, 11:37:50 AM »

Mystical Ninja I do have already but got frustrated with it and never finished it. I wouldn't mind returning as I can't remember what made me quit and never return. Having said that I'm reluctant to vote for it as I'd rather waste my own time finding out what annoyed me rather than vote that people shell out money on a game that frustrated me to the point of no return!

I feel as though this is going to be a 3 way contest between SMRPG, SMW and Mystical Ninja, and I think I'm going to vote for SMRPG which I've never played before. Actually can anyone tell me, roughly how long will it take a first timer (though I have played the subsequent Paper Mario games) to complete SMRPG?

Super Mario World is one of my least favourite Mario games but everyone seems to love it so I would be entirely unsurprised if that won it.

TheYoungerPlumber · « **Reply #52 on:** July 25, 2009, 05:03:55 PM »

I'd say SMRPG takes about 30 hours, give or take for sidequests and exploration. But I don't remember there being all that many sidequeststs....I'm bad at finding sidequests, though.

Mop it up · « **Reply #53 on:** July 25, 2009, 05:11:03 PM »

There aren't very many sidequests, just a few side things you can do here and there but the game is pretty straightforward. 30 hours seems a bit high of an estimation though; the game seems somewhat short to me, even for a Super NES RPG. Though it's been too long since my first play though and the game doesn't have a timer so I've never timed it.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #54 on:** July 25, 2009, 05:16:19 PM »

Quote from: adadad on July 25, 2009, 11:37:50 AM

Super Mario World is one of my least favourite Mario games but everyone seems to love it so I would be entirely unsurprised if that won it.

Reinforcements!

TheYoungerPlumber · « **Reply #55 on:** July 25, 2009, 05:38:34 PM »

SMW losing isn't the end of the world, since that means SMB3 is more likely to be part of a RetroActive poll.

broodwars · « **Reply #56 on:** July 25, 2009, 10:09:00 PM »

Quote from: Mop_it_up on July 25, 2009, 05:11:03 PM

There aren't very many sidequests, just a few side things you can do here and there but the game is pretty straightforward. 30 hours seems a bit high of an estimation though; the game seems somewhat short to me, even for a Super NES RPG. Though it's been too long since my first play though and the game doesn't have a timer so I've never timed it.

I just replayed it about a week ago, and I'd be shocked if it took me more than 10-15 hours or so and I did all the sidequests (hell, Culex alone probably took me at least 30 minutes -> an hour to beat, and I had the Lazy Shell armor and everything. I also went through Bowser's Keep twice to get all the items.). It's not as long a game as we all remember, though still awesome.

Mop it up · « **Reply #57 on:** July 25, 2009, 11:27:02 PM »

That's a replay though, I think TheYoungerPlumber's quote was for one's first time through. I'd think a first run would be around 20-25 hours depending on whether or not you like to take your time.

Stratos · « **Reply #58 on:** July 26, 2009, 06:00:15 AM »

Quote from: Mop_it_up on July 25, 2009, 11:27:02 PM

That's a replay though, I think TheYoungerPlumber's quote was for one's first time through. I'd think a first run would be around 20-25 hours depending on whether or not you like to take your time.

I beat it in a week borrowing it from a friend. This was a school week so I had limited time per day to play. I'll say 20-hours tops for doing everything 100% Because I probably got 15 hours tops in those 7 days of playing it to finish the story.

'Course, I also got to the final dungeon of Link to the Past in a very similar time frame as I borrowed that from the same friend the week before or after Mario RPG. So how may hours does it take to finish ALttP?

vudu · « **Reply #59 on:** July 26, 2009, 09:45:09 AM »

Quote from: Mop_it_up on July 25, 2009, 11:27:02 PM

That's a replay though, I think TheYoungerPlumber's quote was for one's first time through. I'd think a first run would be around 20-25 hours depending on whether or not you like to take your time.

There's not really an over-world that you can explore. It's setup a lot like M&L: Partners in Time. When you complete one area you open up a new one on a selectable map.

It's impossible to get lost, so I don't think playing it for the first time would dramatically increase the time it takes to beat it.

Mop it up · « **Reply #60 on:** July 26, 2009, 02:25:11 PM »

Like I said, it depends on the type of player you are. If you're trying to rush through it then it'd probably be around 15 hours for your first time. If you take your time and enjoy the sights then it would take a lot longer. It also depends on your skill.

Really I hate the question of "How long will this take?" because there are too many variables.

adadad · « **Reply #61 on:** July 26, 2009, 10:14:03 PM »

Ok thanks guys, I only asked as my playtime is going to be quite limited in the next month, but thankfully SMRPG doesn't sound too epic as far as RPGs go, especially as I don't tend to overly take my time.

AV · « **Reply #62 on:** July 27, 2009, 04:14:40 PM »

ActRaiser FTW !!

I heard so much about this game. I'm tempted to buy it and try it out but its so odd I'm not sure if i'll enjoy it. i want you guys thoughts.

adadad · « **Reply #63 on:** July 27, 2009, 05:58:21 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Adolph Vega on July 27, 2009, 04:14:40 PM

ActRaiser FTW !!

I heard so much about this game. I'm tempted to buy it and try it out but its so odd I'm not sure if i'll enjoy it. i want you guys thoughts.

It's been talked about several times now on the podcast and every time the verdict is the same! Buy it. It is very good.

Yours sincerely,
The Podcast and Me

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #64 on:** July 27, 2009, 06:51:16 PM »

ActRaiser is interesting in that none of its parts by themselves are horribly good but it is the whole package that makes it unique.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #65 on:** July 27, 2009, 08:20:55 PM »

SUPER MARIO WORLD

Best game on that list and one that every Mario fan or platformer fan should play. IMO it is THE best 2D Mario game. I think everyone should play the game. I have beat the game 100% many times, but would love a reason to play it again. I think this would also provide for a big discussion here.

Crimm · « **Reply #66 on:** July 27, 2009, 09:24:06 PM »

Quote from: Stratos on July 23, 2009, 11:45:39 PM

Really? I thought that was a sarcastic please like you were writing it off. Interesting.

Like I've said, I hold Ogre Battle 64 in the highest esteem.

Bboy · « **Reply #67 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:35:18 AM »

I'm praying for DKC2, because it was the second game I ever beat. If it wins I'll definitely break out the SNES and cartridge. DKC2, probably partly due to nostalgia, is one of my top ten games ever.

Stratos · « **Reply #68 on:** July 29, 2009, 05:26:52 AM »

The suspense is killing me! But we have another week to wait for the poll to close. It's times like this I wish the poll was visible...

Sundoulos · « **Reply #69 on:** July 29, 2009, 09:14:02 AM »

Actually, I think it would have been interesting to see an all Mario-game poll. If SMW doesn't win, I'd like to see it up against SMB3, just to see which one would win out.

I'll be satisfied regardless of which game wins this poll. It's a shame that only two runners up will appear in a future poll.

Mop it up · « **Reply #70 on:** July 30, 2009, 01:29:46 AM »

I finally decided to go with Super Mario RPG since then I won't have to actually play the game to join in on the discussion.

Pale · « **Reply #71 on:** July 30, 2009, 05:42:48 PM »

Is this poll still going? I went with Actraiser because I have never played it.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #72 on:** July 30, 2009, 06:24:52 PM »

It goes till August 6th Pale.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #73 on:** July 30, 2009, 07:57:19 PM »

Actraiser rocks, even if it doesn't win you should still play it. I played it for the first time a couple years ago and I was blown away by how unique and interesting it was, especially when you consider its age.

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #74 on:** July 31, 2009, 09:26:58 PM »

Quote from: GoldenPhoenix on July 27, 2009, 06:51:16 PM

ActRaiser is interesting in that none of its parts by themselves are horribly good but it is the whole package that makes it unique.

I disagree on one point -- the music is fantastic.

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