Post by: GanonSlayer on February 17, 2003, 01:22:33 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on February 17, 2003, 01:28:09 PM
Still overall there's enough great titles that I'm content. There are actually a lot of released titles that I really want to play that I haven't had time to play yet. That sort of thing never happened with the N64. There could be more RPGs and I wish there wasn't so many crappy third party PS2 ports though.
Oh and the Player's Choice titles should be the same price as the PS2 and Xbox "discounted hits". The extra ten bucks is bullsh!t.
Post by: Sean on February 17, 2003, 01:28:51 PM
Oh, and Ian, I COMPLETELY agree with the player's choice comment. Thirty bucks retail is just sad.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 17, 2003, 01:32:42 PM
Lack of PAL releases is the big reason. Nintendo's obsession with fu<king over their fans in PAL territories has left the shelves rather bare of any new releases in quite some time. It'll change soon enough though, with the likes of Metroid Prime.
But overall, I've been happy with my GC purchase. SSB:M alone was worth the price of admission.
But like yourself Ganon, I'm yet to be really blown away by a GC game, much in the same way I was with Nintendo 64 releases, but that's thanks to the slow release dates, but mainly, due to the fact that everything on N64 was stunning because it was new. Nintendo were showing us what could be done with polygon worlds and interactivity.
Now it's common to see a full blown 3D world the likes of Mario 64 and Zelda: OoT.
I do believe Nintendo will catch me off-guard with the release of Zelda:WW though, seeing this game via compressed AVI's isn't enough, I need to feel the magic first hand!
Post by: Sir Pinch-a-Loaf on February 17, 2003, 01:57:25 PM
If I had one to play though, I'd say absolutely.
Post by: RahXephon on February 17, 2003, 02:01:35 PM
Post by: Christberg on February 17, 2003, 02:19:43 PM
Now, the first couple months I had it were great (got it about a week after launch) being that I got to play Pikmin, SSBM, Rogue Leader, XG3, and Luigi's Mansion (which despite being too short is actually a pretty good game despit the shortness), but then January rolled around and that was pretty disappointing and it was a good thing I had those 4 games to tide me over. I got Sonic Adventure in February and despite not liking the game by itself all that much (horrid multiplayer) got totally hooked on that evil Chao breeding stuff so that kept me busy for a while. There were some third party titles that kept me somewhat entertained (Bloody Roar was pretty good) but during that time my PC still got the vast majority of my gaming time. I really hadn't gotten my 200 dollars out of the unit until Eternal Darkness and the REmake came out, and both of those games just got the holy heck played out of them. Since then, the thing has gotten very steady use and has had a nice stream of titles that have kept me interested and I'm really quite happy with it as a purchase, which doesn't look to change anytime soon.
As the system has matured it's really become a great addition to my spare time and I look forward to continuing using it.
Post by: LOUiE on February 17, 2003, 02:57:49 PM
Can't wait for Wind Waker and then who knows what's next for me and my little cube, probably the Cube GB Player. I still need to beat Golden Sun as the second one comes out in April and having a bigger screen will help me see.
Post by: joshnickerson on February 17, 2003, 03:36:29 PM
Post by: Calibretto on February 17, 2003, 03:47:13 PM
It has had some slow periods, but that is coming to an end. Even though it has a smaller title selection than the PS2 at the moment, I have many more games for my Cube. The Cube rocks; it may have started out with a slow beat, but it is turning into hard rock fast.
Post by: The King of red Lions on February 17, 2003, 04:14:41 PM
Post by: Uncle Ed on February 17, 2003, 04:22:01 PM
The computer it sucking my time away. Counterstrike, Day of Defeat, Natural Selection, Battlefield 1942..
Post by: Marcus Arillius on February 17, 2003, 05:21:12 PM
Post by: JSR on February 17, 2003, 05:48:01 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on February 17, 2003, 11:16:25 PM
Ah well, I have no regrets.
Post by: Hybrid Hunter on February 17, 2003, 11:33:26 PM
Still have Zelda and Final Fantasy to be on my list.
Post by: PIAC on February 17, 2003, 11:52:44 PM
but my pre order on metroid and zelda should provide me with sufficiant entertainment
provided the tv gets fixed/a new one bought
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on February 18, 2003, 12:54:13 AM
So far I have 9 games. GOt almost good games for GCN.
I bought the GCN with Rogue Leader and THPS3, those got boring after like 2months, but then I got SSBM.
When that didnt excite me much anymore I got ED, which was awesome, didnt even finish it twice when SMS arrived.
THat game entertained me for a while and when I was getting too stuck(i never finished it) SFA arrived which certainly entertained me.
THe day after I finished SFA Metroid arrived which was gaming heaven even better than ED.
After Metroid nothing that exciting has been released yet, so I got TS2 and REmake Zelda isnt that far away.
I guess I must be satisfied because i play almost every day and spend as much money possible on Games and still miss out on alot.
Post by: David G on February 18, 2003, 02:45:23 AM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on February 18, 2003, 03:14:08 AM
The two other games I have are Etrenal Darkness and Harry Potter. These games have been infinitely more enjoyable than the above three, simply cause they are adventure games. And I love adventure games more than arcade space shooters, future racers (looking forward to F-Zero), 1st person shooters, even platformers. Which is why I want Zelda more that Metroid. Because not only will it bring me that epic feel back (Potter was tooooooo short, ED is not epic enough cause all the environments are indoors). Right now, I'm depending on Zelda to fulfil my needs until the next Zelda, or even Gamecube 2.
That said, I know now that I love Zelda games more than any other exploration/adventure game. Zelda is all I need.
I remember when I had my N64, I was only allowed a game on my birthday and for christmas. And because of this, I had to choose my games wisely, or else I had to wait another 6 months until another choice could be made. And I did choose wisely. Mario 64, Ocarina, Majora, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Banjo Kazooie/Tooie and Diddy Kong Racing. PD wasn't that good, and Goldeneye went by pretty quick, but I was very suprised at how much I loved DKR. The characters were charming, the tracks were fun, and the music was soooooooooooooooooooooooo catchy, I had put in the cheat so I could listen to the music over and over again.
Sorry to be a bit off topic, but out happiness with our Gamecube (and N64) depends on the games we have after all. And if Nintendo can make another platformer/kart racer with music as catchy as Banjo Kazooie/Tooie and Diddy Kong Racing, only then can I truly say good riddance Rareware.
EDIT: Which reminds me. Does anybody know if there's a site where you can download music rips from Diddy Kong Racing? Just mentioning it above made me think back to the tune to Walrus Cove. Ohhhhh, sooo catchy.
Post by: JoeSmashBro on February 18, 2003, 04:35:35 AM
Amen to that. If it wasn't for that game, a GCN wouldnt have been worth purchasing until July for me. Of course since then it's just been awesome.
Post by: Kellk on February 18, 2003, 05:21:50 AM
So yeah, the exclusives on the cube rock, and that's why I got one, but there were (and still are) big genre/feature voids in the collection of games available that drive many of us to grab another console.
Post by: WhoDey on February 18, 2003, 06:13:45 AM
I just started running through the hard mode on Metroid Prime, I'm in the middle of my first play through of Resident Evil 0, and I've been hopelessly addicted to Animal Crossing for 5 months now. On top of that I've been looking for good deals on Cube games such as when I got Nascar Thunder 2003 for $20. I missed out on the Beach Spikers for $10. But playing these "older" games keeps me busy too. Not to mention the fact that I badly want Skies of Arcadia but am waiting till I get some of my other games finished. And Zelda comes out next month? And I'm getting the bonus disks?
How could I not be satisfied?
There is also a ton of games scheduled to release this year that I'm very interested in along with the GameBoy Player that will significantly add to the time I spend playing my Cube.
Post by: Moonwatcher on February 18, 2003, 06:51:55 AM
Post by: Naiku on February 18, 2003, 07:08:39 AM
I'm just finishing Skies of Arcadia, today I'm going to go Pre-Order Legend of Zelda, and start playing Master Quest. Then I've got a few other games to look forward to, by the time I finish the Zeldas.
Really I haven't even Finished Metroid Fusion yet (I know not gamecube), because I got into Skies of Arcadia Legends. I need to hurry up and finish Fusion so I can play the old Metroid... it's not like I haven't played it before though.
Actually I have a good number of games (15-20 I think, I don't really keep count), the only thing that bothers me a little is that I can't hardly find anyone to play Smash Bros. Melee w/ anymore, but I've got other games to play, so I'm still happy.
Post by: Dethroned Emperor on February 18, 2003, 08:52:50 AM
Post by: nolimit19 on February 18, 2003, 09:45:44 AM
Post by: PIAC on February 18, 2003, 11:30:28 PM
)as nolimit19 said, i also can see my self with a veritable trailor load of games
specially now i just got my self a job, hello 1 game per week ^_^
Post by: Duriez on February 19, 2003, 10:36:42 AM
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Originally posted by: GanonSlayer
I got my Cube around launch and I have been fairly satisfied with my purchase. I have yet to see a title that completely blows my socks off like a couple for the N64 did (SM64 and Zelda: OoT) but I think we are getting a much better suply of quality titles like Metroid, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Eternal Darkness and Resident Evil at a much greater rate. I am hoping Zelda: the Wind Waker will be that game that astounds me but so far I am very happy with both the quality and quantity of top-notch titles released.
Yes I am happy. All I ask from Nintendo is that at least one of the games released on the GCN every year completely blows my socks off and Metroid Prime completely blew my socks off. I think WW is gonna do this to me this year
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Post by: CrYpTiC on February 19, 2003, 11:07:47 AM
Post by: GanonSlayer on February 19, 2003, 11:17:51 AM
Post by: slide24 on February 19, 2003, 11:29:28 AM
But after Metroid Prime, I'll admit I've been playing only my X-Box. I've dusted it off only in the past couple of days to play the Zelda: OoT/MQ. And of course when WW comes out....the X-Box will be neglected for quite a while.
Post by: Kurri on February 19, 2003, 11:32:45 AM
I dont think i would have been satisfied though if i got the cube at launch, actually i didnt get one till now cuz i didnt feel that there were enough games to get and hold my interest...right NOW i am satisfied
Post by: Termin8Anakin on February 19, 2003, 03:49:59 PM
But saying that all the games you have can be found on any other console is an undertstatement to the brilliance of Mario, Metroid, Zelda, Super Monkey Ball and F-Zero. Mario Sunshine is the better platformer than, say Jak and Daxter, Ratchet and Clank, Sly Racoon and Blinx. Metroid would be better than Halo (I've never played em, so I can't really judge). Zelda is better than Final Fantasy IMO and any other fantasy adventure out there. F-Zero is waaaaaaay better than XG3/RA and Wipeout. And I can't think of anything other puzzle game that beats SMB.
And that's my opinion.
Post by: CrYpTiC on February 19, 2003, 03:57:36 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on February 19, 2003, 04:04:34 PM
Post by: SilverBack1138 on February 19, 2003, 08:15:47 PM
rimal Fury, and Dead to Rights. They are decent, but not that great. Here is my list of games so far.1. Tony Hawk 3
2. Star Wars: Rogue Leader
3. Batman: Vengence
4. Super Mario Sunshine
5. Phantasy Star Online
6. TimeSplitters 2
7. Dead to Rights
8. Bloody Roar Primal Fury
9. Skies of Arcadia Legends
10. Capcom VS. SNK 2 EO
11. Eternal Darkness
12. Resident Evil Remake
13. Resident Evil 0
14. Metroid Prime
I also have the 2 game Bonus Disc for reserving my copy of LOZ:The Wind Waker. I'm so excited for that game. It's a great system and hopefully more people will stop giving in to the hype and actually try it out so they see what they are missing.
Post by: substrate on February 19, 2003, 08:32:32 PM
Post by: Rebelscum on February 19, 2003, 08:33:45 PM
), 1 Spice Controller (bought it day of launch because it looked cool), 1 Black Pelican G3 Controller (hey, it was a gift and I sometime make use of that TURBO button), 5 or 6 Memory Card 59's and 2 Memory Card 251's.I've had my Cube since the second it went on sale. I was the first in line and I was in line for 18 hours (back when there was all the posts on how long did you stand in line, nobody was in line longer then me. I started the line at 6:00am at my local Wal*Mart.) and had to get my Jet Black Cube. Didn't go with Indigo because it didn't match anything else of mine, plus I absolutely hate purple.
I'm still looking towards investing more money into it too. Planning on getting a Pro Action Replay here soon (yes, I will use it, but mainly to breath life into my old games and access locked or hidden areas in my games or in rented games), Wind Waker (have the pre-order), Resident Evil 2, SD Digi Card adapter if it ever comes out, Nintendo Modem if Nintendo ever makes a games that is going to be decent online, Jade and Silver Wavebird/regular controller if they are released here (yes, I know I can use an import, but there is no import shop near me and I'm not going to pay for shipping on a controller), and any game that comes out that tickles my fancy.
I have owned every Nintendo console to date and loads of games on each one (Except the Virtual BOy, but I don't classify that one as a console and my firend had one and it hurt my eyes too much). I am a die-hard Nintendo fan, but I do own other consoles and have plans to own others. I really want to see Nintendo in the console market for many years to come, but I don't see that happening if they continue their ways.
But so far, yes, I am very pleased with my cube
::Side Note:: Is anyone else a little upset that you have to buy Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evile 3: Nemesis seperately at $40 each? I thought they were supposed to be bundled together at that price. It's kind of rediculas when I can buy the PSX versions for $5 each and the DreamCast for $10 each (Yes, I have played all the older RE games back on PSX but I want them all on GC since they are all out on it). Also, quite frankly, I thought SUper Mario Sunshine was WAY too easy. I mean, it took me like a solid week of playing Mario64 just to BEAT it (that is, just beat it, not collecting all 120 stars, and I was only able to play an hour or two a day) but it only took me a total of 3 or 4 hours to beat Sunshine. Come on Nintendo, that was too easy. Make us something along the lines of Super Mario Brothers 3.
Post by: nonjagged on February 19, 2003, 08:41:23 PM
She keeps misleading me with sexual innuendo but has yet to put out so far.
One day I hope to impregnate her and she could drop out a min-cube or two. Imagine that we could have Cube LAN sessions afterall.
Until then I must find a method of penetrating the casing and finding the illusive component which can spawn my slippery eggs.
Post by: Mario on February 20, 2003, 12:40:45 AM
Anyway, my cube has kept me VERY satisfied with Super Mario Sunshine, SSBM, Eternal Darkness, Timesplitters 2, Resident Evil, Pikmin (One of my fav games EVAR!!!!!!), Monkey Ball, Wave Race, Starfox Adventures. In the future i CANT WAIT for Metroid Prime, Sonic Mega Collection, Fzero, FF:CC, Zelda, Pikmin 2, Animal Crossing (the first one, damn Nintendo Australia!), RE0, Monkey Ball 2 etc..... Nintendo Gamecube is my favourite console of all time, YES YOU HEARD ME, the amazing games just blow me away. This is a golden age of gaming for me, i couldnt possibly be more happy with my GC! I LOVE NINTENDO!
Post by: RABicle on February 20, 2003, 02:11:32 AM
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Post by: IllegalCheeser on February 20, 2003, 05:49:09 PM
I've had mine since the day Gamecube came out. I make very little a week working and in hard classes at school (40 bucks or so a week only) So I'm mostly a renter. ED, RE, RE:0, Pikmin, Luigi's Mansion, Potter, I'm very selective with my game choices. Basically If I can beat it in a rental, there's no way I'm shelling out 50 bucks for it. I still have about 15 games and I consider them all to be AA or above, so that just shows the quality of the cube. I lived on the launch titles till whenever Sonic came out then I was addicted to that for a couple months till ED and Mario came along, and I have been satisfied lately with my Christmas presents. Plus I bought Skies of Arcadia Legends and i am VERY PLEASED (definite top ten for me games played) and of course got the Wind Waker preorder disc the other day, just getting into Ocarina again, but I'm sure it'll hold me over till the goodness that is Zelda. If not I've still got Fusion, LttP, and both Oracles to play. (I need to play more and stop wasting my time on message boards lol)
