Author Topic: SPECIALS: Nintendo World Report's Greatest GameCube Games (Read 28364 times)

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #75 on:** February 02, 2007, 02:45:20 AM »

I disagree that F-Zero GX's difficulty isn't frustrating. I finished the story mode on Normal, but the stress was way too much for me, so I had to put it away for a while. I went back and beat a few missions in Hard and a couple on Very Hard (the Red Canyon and Chain Gang ones, I think. I know I unlocked the Spark Moon and Fat Shark), but that was it. That game is the poster child of unfair unlockables. I paid for the game, and I want access to all of it, but it is beyond my ability to unlock a large chunk of it. Sure, I could go on a quest to find the AX version to unlock it, but I'd have an easier time finding the Holy Grail. Ever since F-Zero GX, my belief is that everything should eventually unlock even if you suck at the game. The extras could have been in the shop for an insane number of tickets, so that eventually, even a novice could beat the easiest cup enough times to unlock them.

Ceric · « **Reply #76 on:** February 02, 2007, 04:36:58 AM »

I beleive the same... Especially since playing Super Swing Golf. I can't seem to beat UncleBob in Story Mode,last set in Scouts thing... I know thats terrible, and I've beaten all the other modes level 1 stuff and going to do some of the level 2 stuff and I'm considered a Junior in rank and I haven't gotten anything new in the store in forever.

vudu · « **Reply #77 on:** February 02, 2007, 08:06:24 AM »

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So we're left with just four spots left. That means tomorrow will be Metroid Prime, SSBM, Wind Waker and Resident Evil 4.

I was right! What do I win?!

Acefondu · « **Reply #78 on:** February 02, 2007, 08:09:17 AM »

If a list like this was made for XBOX, I seriously doubt it would hold a candle to this list. A PS2 list could compete, but seriously, what stellar games did the XBOX have that could match the Cube?

I say this to hopefully refute the quote of "the cube wouldn't be a gamer's first or even second choice" or something like that mentioned in the article. I just honestly think the XBOX is the worst system ever that generation. The 360 is gaining some awesome ground though.

t slog · « **Reply #79 on:** February 02, 2007, 08:12:45 AM »

Great work NWR. That was a massive undertaking and I loved the whole Coverage.
It's not often that a games system gets it's own comprhensive and collective eulogy. Usually systems just fade, or are windscreen mush with the arrival of the all encompassing new systems. You guys gave historical credit where it's due.

For me, Metroid prime was the only AAA game last genration, with resi 4 coming in a close 2nd.

Again.............Brilliant.

Kairon · « **Reply #80 on:** February 02, 2007, 08:15:42 AM »

The write-ups and retrospectives and sidenotes are BEAUTIFUL. Especially Svevans! <3

~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

WindyMan · « **Reply #81 on:** February 02, 2007, 08:19:06 AM »

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So we're left with just four spots left. That means tomorrow will be Metroid Prime, SSBM, Wind Waker and Resident Evil 4.
I was right! What do I win?!

Nothing. You need to guess what we're doing this weekend to, uh...win.

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #82 on:** February 02, 2007, 08:35:06 AM »

Watching the Superbowl?

Bloodworth · « **Reply #83 on:** February 02, 2007, 08:52:19 AM »

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vudu · « **Reply #84 on:** February 02, 2007, 09:00:10 AM »

I'm going to guess one day will be a list of the best multiplatform games and the other is a list of worst games and/or biggest disappointments.

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #85 on:** February 02, 2007, 09:13:17 AM »

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Are you insinuating that my guess is invalid? Fine. Since the implication is that these days will be about "some other stuff thrown in there for good measure" as opposed to the weekday lists of "must-own" games, I'll guess that you'll discuss games that are notable for their outrageous bizarreness and good games that flew under the radar.

trip1eX · « **Reply #86 on:** February 02, 2007, 10:38:13 AM »

Mostly great list overall and a very solid organized writeup.

Games I would have put on the list:

Chibi-Robo

Jungle Beat

and maybe Burnout 2.

TheYoungerPlumber · « **Reply #87 on:** February 02, 2007, 10:49:20 AM »

I supported Jungle Beat, but it didn't make the cut.

ryro · « **Reply #88 on:** February 02, 2007, 11:11:30 AM »

I skipped the Cube, I never had the money when it was new, and then I got to a point where it was just like "There's a new system in two years. Meh."

So far I own Wario Ware, Metroid Prime and F-Zero all for less than forty bucks combined. The only real drawback right now is buying controllers and memory cards which are still going full-price. I was able to pick up two wavebirds for 25 dollars each.

I will definitely get my hands on Res4 since the Wii isn't giving me any deep one-player games for a while.

Good job guys!

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #89 on:** February 02, 2007, 11:52:28 AM »

DK Jungle Beat was more "on the cusp" of making this list than any other. I think the review scores were not quite high enough and probably not enough of the staff have played it to give it enough support. Chibi-Robo was also mentioned, but I think it suffered for the same reasons as DKJB.

Burnout 2 would not be eligible according to our rules, and besides, the third and fourth games are MUCH better.

bustin98 · « **Reply #90 on:** February 02, 2007, 05:17:32 PM »

I have to kinda disagree with Burnout 3 and 4 being better than 2.

On one hand, you have the takedown feature which is awesome. On the other hand, the crash modes were completely destroyed by use of tokens and more realistic crash costs. There's nothing like being able to brag about getting a $90,000,000 crash.

Single player mode really seems the same to me, other than fleshed out environments. The difficulty was upped a tad, too. Ok, being able to have a custom soundtrack thanks to the Xbox harddrive is a plus, too. But if I'm having a gaming party, Burnout 2 is the game that comes out.

And let me say thanks for making this list. Its great to read what everyone's thoughts are on the great games that came out last generation. I feel its a fitting beginning to what may turn out to be a gaming renaissance thanks to the Wii and DS.

WindyMan · « **Reply #91 on:** February 02, 2007, 05:49:45 PM »

Burnout 2 was the best racing game in the series, and Burnout 3 was the bset game and combining the racing and crashing aspects of the series. Burnout Revenge went too far into the crashing end of the spectrum. I'm excited for Burnout Dominator because it's supposed to be closer to how 2 and 3 were.

Dasmos · « **Reply #92 on:** February 02, 2007, 06:13:16 PM »

Definately an empty list without Jungle Beat.

B-

TrueNerd · « **Reply #93 on:** February 02, 2007, 07:10:49 PM »

I also really liked the write-ups/blurbs. A round of applause for all involved, you deserve it. Although, I guess it's not over yet...?

Mario · « **Reply #94 on:** February 02, 2007, 08:11:18 PM »

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Definately an empty list without Jungle Beat.

B-

Confirmed.

Shift Key · « **Reply #95 on:** February 02, 2007, 08:17:11 PM »

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Definately an empty list without Jungle Beat.

B-

Confirmed.

Third'd

IceCold · « **Reply #96 on:** February 02, 2007, 08:22:54 PM »

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Definately an empty list without Jungle Beat.

B-

Confirmed.

Third'd

Fully agreed.

Extra Terrestrial · « **Reply #97 on:** February 03, 2007, 05:42:12 AM »

That is the most interesting, informative and enjoyable article I have read on a (videogame) website in a long time even though I expected all 18 games to be mentioned on the list at some point. Although I didn't think the GameCube offered the diversity and arguably, quality the PS2 offered it still managed to release at least five games that are probably my all time favourite experience on any system.

I never did enjoy the very shallow Super Smash Bros. Melee (Soul Calibur/Edge, Street Fighter, Tekken, Virtua Fighter are better in my opinion) nor did Mario's return in Sunshine or Double Dash after the SNES/N64/GBA versions made me sit up and appreciate the game on offer but everything else mentioned, especially Eternal Darkness, Metroid Prime, Pikmin and Viewtiful Joe are absolutely brilliant.

The more I look back at the GameCube, the more I realise how good the games were.

Good stuff from NWR once again!

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #98 on:** February 03, 2007, 05:55:10 AM »

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Definately an empty list without Jungle Beat.

B-

Confirmed.

Third'd
Fully agreed.

*nods head*

KDR_11k · « **Reply #99 on:** February 03, 2007, 06:08:02 AM »

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I never did enjoy the very shallow Super Smash Bros. Melee

I think quite a few people will be upset about you calling SSBM shallow.

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Author Topic: SPECIALS: Nintendo World Report's Greatest GameCube Games (Read 28364 times)