Topic: RetroActive #6 Poll - NES

[Jonnyboy117]

All these games are available on Virtual Console in the Americas (and should be in Europe/Australia and Japan, as well).

Poll results will not be visible until voting ends on the morning of Thursday, May 14th.  Until then, please feel free to use this thread for lobbying for your favorite game.  If you're not sure about your vote, read below for advice from other gamers!

*Note: Due to the new polling format, second-place games will not move on to the next round, as a different console platform will be featured.  However, games with significant support will be considered for a "second chance" poll to take place every fifth game.  (The next such poll will be for RetroActive #10.)

[vudu]

I'm horribly disappointed Zelda II was chosen over the original.

I'm afraid I'm going to have to bow out gracefully from this RetroActive.  I've recently played Zelda II, Mega Man III and River City Ransom and I have no desire to play the others.

[gojira]

Wrecking Crew was my nomination so I guess I should lobby for that.  It's a puzzle platformer game that got lost in all the other games that featured Mario.  It seems to be somewhat similar to a game like Toki Tori.

[NWR_DrewMG]

I'm horribly disappointed Zelda II was chosen over the original.

In features of this type in other podcasts, it's been noted that there's really not a whole lot to discuss when picking a universally loved game like Zelda I.  You go around the room saying "Yep, this part was awesome" and that's that  With Zelda II, there's a much richer discussion to be had.

[Stratos]

Hmm, too many good choices this season.

I'm leaning strongest towards StarTropics since I never played it and considered getting it a while back.

I'm also interested in River City Ransom and Zelda 2.

Decisions, decisions.

[NWR_insanolord]

This is my kind of poll, I own 4 of the 5 on the VC and the 5th is on my maybe list.

I'm horribly disappointed Zelda II was chosen over the original.

In features of this type in other podcasts, it's been noted that there's really not a whole lot to discuss when picking a universally loved game like Zelda I.  You go around the room saying "Yep, this part was awesome" and that's that  With Zelda II, there's a much richer discussion to be had.

Shouldn't this also eliminate Mega Man 3?

[DAaaMan64]

I put down River City Ransom. Awesome little brawler that is awesome. Very detailed Brawler too. 

Plus it has an awesome alternative version called Pussy City Pimps.

[NWR_DrewMG]

Shouldn't this also eliminate Mega Man 3?

Yeah, I honestly don't think there's a whole lot that can be said on any one particular Mega Man game.  It's a platform shooter.  They're all almost exactly the same. 

So, yeah, probably.  Except that like Zelda II, it's not the obvious choice - that would go to Mega Man 2.

[Mop it up]

Aw, no Kirby's Adventure. Looks like that game will continue to go under-appreciated, and what's worse is that a crap game like Wrecking Crew beat it out.

Anyways, I voted for Zelda II. It's probably the most unique Zelda game, and even back before Zelda was an established series people still complained about the changes. It seems to be one of those "love it or hate it" affairs.

Also, the title is "Zelda II: The Adventure of Link". Please amend this before I pull out my beautiful hair.

I'm not that interested in the other stuff.
Wrecking Crew: This game is garbage, I can't believe somebody nominated it.
StarTropics: The terrible controls ruin the game for me.
Mega Man 3: Played it too much, not really in the mood for that again.
River City Ransom: Only one I don't own. Might buy it if it's cheap.

Shouldn't this also eliminate Mega Man 3?

So, yeah, probably.  Except that like Zelda II, it's not the obvious choice - that would go to Mega Man 2.

Considering it is still argued today which is better, 2 or 3, I'd say that's debatable. The least popular would probably be Mega Man 6.

Poll results will not be visible until voting ends on the morning of Thursday, May 14th.

For some reason I can see the poll results.

[Stratos]

Yeah, the results are visible, Jonny. Makes me happy, I like watching them.

I voted for StarTropics.

[NWR_DrewMG]

I don't think I've ever heard anyone argue that Mega Man 2 is not the hands down best NES Mega Man.

[NovaQ]

For me, it's either Zelda II or RCR. Now I just have to figure out which one I'd like to play more...

[gojira]

Aw, no Kirby's Adventure. Looks like that game will continue to go under-appreciated...

Wrecking Crew: This game is garbage, I can't believe somebody nominated it.

I got Kirby's Adventure on VC since I never really played a Kirby game before.  I thought it was really good, surprisingly difficult at times, but the levels weren't terribly interesting. 

I nominated Wrecking Crew because it's one of the few NES games on VC that aren't the big name titles everyone knows and loves.  Plus I checked a few sites and it got fairly good reviews.  I don't expect it to win the poll, but it seems like an interesting game I'm sure not to many people have played.

[UltimatePartyBear]

I voted for Wrecking Crew because it's the only one I haven't played.  (On a side note, I've just been informed that they're going to be playing the Real Life version upstairs later today with jackhammers.  Joy!)

Not that that'll make a difference, since I haven't yet managed to find the time to participate in any of these.  But I want to!

[Jonnyboy117]

Result visibility has been fixed -- that option was apparently reset when I was fine-tuning the poll expiration time.  Sorry, poll watching junkies, but I think this kind of blind campaigning is more productive and more about the games themselves than "vote for this, it's almost tied".

I had some tough choices when making this poll, as there were many good nominations, and the VC selection of NES games is impressive.  As DrewMG noted, Zelda II just seemed like a more interesting choice than the original one, which is universally loved.  I originally had SMB: Lost Levels, but while it may be interesting, it would also be another brutal game following SGnG.  So I replaced Lost Levels with Mega Man 3; I agree it is almost too beloved for this feature, but it was nominated multiple times and has some interesting elements (sliding, Proto Man, stage remixes, comparisons to MM2).  Wrecking Crew is one of the most obscure first-party NES games, so it seemed like a good choice -- I have no idea whether the game is fun, but this would be a good chance to find out.  StarTropics is a unique game that should have more exposure, and it's a personal favorite of mine.  River City Ransom is a cult classic with some very interesting hybrid gameplay, as well as a full cooperative mode.

Just be glad I didn't nominate Milon's Secret Castle.  (Maybe next time!)

[vudu]

I'm horribly disappointed Zelda II was chosen over the original.

In features of this type in other podcasts, it's been noted that there's really not a whole lot to discuss when picking a universally loved game like Zelda I.  You go around the room saying "Yep, this part was awesome" and that's that  With Zelda II, there's a much richer discussion to be had.

That doesn't change the fact that those of us playing at home would have to suffer through Zelda II!

[gojira]

I'm horribly disappointed Zelda II was chosen over the original.

In features of this type in other podcasts, it's been noted that there's really not a whole lot to discuss when picking a universally loved game like Zelda I.  You go around the room saying "Yep, this part was awesome" and that's that  With Zelda II, there's a much richer discussion to be had.

That doesn't change the fact that those of us playing at home would have to suffer through Zelda II!

Zelda II > Zelda I

[vudu]

Off-topic:  Is your user name taken from Godzilla or the French, death metal band?

[NWR_insanolord]

I've narrowed it down to Wrecking Crew and River City Ransom, but I can't decide. I'm leaning toward RCR because, while they're both awesome, I don't know how much discussion you can really get out of Wrecking Crew.

[Mop it up]

I nominated Wrecking Crew because it's one of the few NES games on VC that aren't the big name titles everyone knows and loves.  Plus I checked a few sites and it got fairly good reviews.  I don't expect it to win the poll, but it seems like an interesting game I'm sure not to many people have played.

Reviews from 1985, or from more recently? Looks can be deceiving: Enter The Matrix looked interesting and we all know how that game turned out (hint: garbage). There is a reason why many people haven't played it; because it is not a good game.

[vudu]

NWR says it's Recommended for Everyone.

DAMN YOU PALE!!

Parsih seemed to like it, too.

[Mop it up]

That's a bigger catastrophe than the Kid Icarus recommendation.

Recommended for everyone who hates themselves.

Miyamoto took a dump, and out came Wrecking Crew.

EDIT: Am I becoming like a GameFAQs troll...?

[gojira]

Reviews from 1985, or from more recently? Looks can be deceiving: Enter The Matrix looked interesting and we all know how that game turned out (hint: garbage). There is a reason why many people haven't played it; because it is not a good game.

Recent reviews from IGN and some VC specific review sites.  And I think that the reason not too many people have played it is because it got lost in the launch of 18 titles.  Plus "puzzle/platformer" has never been a popular genre. 

Off-topic:  Is your user name taken from Godzilla or the French, death metal band?

I've always loved Godzilla films, and I thought using the Japanese name would be cool. 

[Mop it up]

And I think that the reason not too many people have played it is because it got lost in the launch of 18 titles.

I think you should play the game before deciding why few people have played it.

[NWR_insanolord]

That's a bigger catastrophe than the Kid Icarus recommendation.

Recommended for everyone who hates themselves.

Miyamoto took a dump, and out came Wrecking Crew.

EDIT: Am I becoming like a GameFAQs troll...?

I wasn't going to say anything but you had to go and insult Miyamoto which is something I will not stand for. Wrecking Crew is awesome, I'm 100% glad to have it as part of my VC library, and it's probably the best non-packed-in launch game for the NES. That having been said, I don't really think it would be good for this feature because I don't think there's much discussion to be had from it.