Post by: Grey Ninja on November 16, 2003, 08:39:48 AM
The thing is that GameCube seems to have many of the games that I played in my childhood, and the best of the games from previous consoles such as N64, and Dreamcast. I have NES games via the GBA, Animal Crossing, and the occasional bonus disc. I have SNES games from the GBA, and most of the best is accounted for. The thing is that GameCube seems to be oriented completely toward the older nostalgic gamer. GameCube not only has lots of new games to keep me amused, but it also has the best of the old stuff. I mean, if I seriously went out and bought all the games I wanted on GameCube and GBA, I would have no money left, but I would no longer have any sort of need for my NES, SNES, or N64. As it is, I no longer have any desire for a Dreamcast, and I haven't touched my N64 in ages.
Does anyone else see this as I do? I mean, I bought the GBA player because I knew I would want it sooner or later to play some of the classic games, such as Breath of Fire 2, Phantasy Star Collection, Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga (ok, maybe that's not so classic.
), and I know that sooner or later I will feel compelled to buy this. I mean, to me the GameCube has done the impossible and surpassed even the almighty SNES in terms of quality. I once commented on the possibility of this happening, but given my fondness for the SNES, I never thought it would actually happen.You might be wondering about my thread title? Well, I just wanted to attract the audience I was going for.
If any mods disagree with it, I would be happy to change it.
Post by: ThePerm on November 16, 2003, 08:47:47 AM
A link ot the past
mario world.....
yep nastalgia...actually i missed the snes days, i only had a genisis and nes and a computer.
Post by: KDR_11k on November 16, 2003, 08:48:31 AM
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 16, 2003, 09:02:48 AM
Post by: Zeldafanatic on November 16, 2003, 10:25:38 AM
Post by: Berny on November 16, 2003, 10:43:58 AM
As for nastalgic gaming, Super Mario World was one of my favorite games when I was younger and I love playing it again. Jeez, now I want to do it again. I think I'm getting an SP today so that'll be cool. I missed out on ALTTP on the SNES so I liked that. I want a port of the Star Fox SNES. It looks cool.
I've never seen that controller before, GN. It makes me want a GB Player even more now.
Post by: JSasky on November 16, 2003, 11:21:15 AM
That is, if I don't get it first.
I agree about the GC being the best Nin system yet, it just has so much flexibility. And there are so many different types of games available to be played on it, with the addition of the GPB of course
BTW, anyone else have that controller here?
Post by: Pale on November 16, 2003, 11:28:34 AM
As for gameboy player, my christmas list to my parents consists of 3 great imports... the Q gameboy player, that hori controller, and warioware GC.... I hope they pull through for me. =)
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 16, 2003, 12:46:59 PM
I'm considering buying a Gameboy player. . . I want to play Metroid Fusion and Fire Emblem (as well as several old SNES games, since I never had the pleasure of owning one, though I have played it extensively), but I don't have a GBA, nor do I currently have any intention to get one. Ah, well. We'll see.
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 16, 2003, 02:04:09 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 16, 2003, 02:51:32 PM
Post by: The Omen on November 16, 2003, 03:07:12 PM
By the way Ninja, nice title. Seems like you pulled an Omen
Post by: Ocarina Blue on November 16, 2003, 03:52:32 PM
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I agree entirely, man. Yesterday I was bored and decided to bust out Wind Waker, since I had started a new game back in August but haven't made much progress on it. I completely forgot how much fun the game is! I mean, I've beaten the game once already, and I've played through Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask innumerous times, but I was completely blown away at the amount of fun I was having just chopping up Deku Babas.
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Mouse_clicker, it is so weird that you said that. Just today I decided to play WW again. I just wanted to beat Gannon again, but I will start another file soon.
Wow, this happened to me just a few days ago aswell. I had erased my old file when I discovered that I can't complete the Nintendo gallery after I had missed Tetra in my game+, so I started again a few months ago. The temple of the gods, which I had previously found boring, easy and uninspired I suddenly found to be atmospheric with puzzles I actually had to think about. Maybe it's because I'm playing through the game without doing the boring bits like finding all those darn fish, because I know I will only have to get them all again when I begin the game+ for the second time. Wow, I really wanted to get that of my chest.
As for the nostalgia, I missed out the 16 bit generation, so I'm having to play through those games currently. I doubt anything will ever match the sudden impulses I occasionally have to play Majora's Mask. Yet in a bought of drunken idiocy, I sold my N64
I will get that Zelda bonus disc, one way or another.
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 16, 2003, 04:02:58 PM
I started playing WW again a little while back. I mainly did the puzzle in the cabana (you get nothing for lighting all the lights, but it was fun to do, especially with my friend. . . "There ya go". . . hilarious"), but I also did some treasure chart stuff, and the fight on Shark Island. That is a great game.
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 16, 2003, 04:21:32 PM
Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Star Fox, Metal Gear, Tales, SSB, F-Zero, and countless other old and original franchises will bring me back to playing my GC for years to come... ^_^
Post by: KnowsNothing on November 16, 2003, 04:28:48 PM
*nods head*
Actually, this whole thing was brought to my attention back when the GC was released and people started the whole "kiddie" garbage. The GC has all of the classics, the things adults grew up with. It was the GC that had both the young and old audience, while the Xbox had the retarded teens. Oh yeah.....my WW disc broke just when I had started my new file. Godammit.
Post by: Berny on November 16, 2003, 04:32:09 PM
NO WAIT! How could I forget Mario Kart?! Jeez!Speaking of Mario Kart, I'm extatic because Gamestop called me today and said that because I'm so special and preordered it, I get to get it tomorrow instead of waiting til tuesday! SCORE! Good news for me, bad news for my grades. I hope I can find the time for homeword. Heh.
Post by: PIAC on November 16, 2003, 05:17:54 PM
</onlychancetostickittoNTSCpeopleforgettingagamefirst>agreement ++ on the topic, but i still use all my original systems, i only own mario advance 1 (aka mario 2) and i never play that, i have the super mario allstars version
that and i don't like the GCN control for OoT / MQ (despite being ready to fight to get it 
) put chronotrigger on GCN via any means possible, and it will rocket to #1 favorite, at the moment it's sitting at #2 behind SNES and ahead of GBA edit: oh yeah, when i first saw the thread title, i figured you had account suicided
Post by: Berny on November 16, 2003, 05:24:11 PM
EDIT: I should prolly mention that the above post shows how stupid I REALLY am. I was responding to PIAC's sig.
Post by: Nintendo Gamecube on November 16, 2003, 06:24:12 PM
That game is longer and harder than I imagined.
Post by: the_zombie_luke on November 16, 2003, 06:34:24 PM
Post by: PIAC on November 16, 2003, 06:51:54 PM
Post by: GoldShadow1 on November 16, 2003, 08:04:02 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on November 17, 2003, 06:21:19 AM
Besides Nintendo ruins the GBA ports by making them easier and adding all sorts of crappy voice samples. I don't mind them adding stuff like multiplayer or new levels but they shouldn't mess with the original game content. If you don't have another option than the GBA is the way to go but the SNES versions are often superior.So I pretty much just use my Gamecube and GBA for new games. The GBA is rather disappointing in that regard but the new stuff (Metroid Fusion, FFTA, Advance Wars) is REALLY good so that makes up for the lack of new stuff somewhat. I still want to see a new 2D Mario and since they just ported the last original Mario title they finally are going to have to make a new one. The Cube is pretty sufficient for new games though I do find that EAD's Cube output has been disappointing compared to their N64 lineup. However there's enough amazing games that the Cube is a steal at it's current price and of all the games I've bought so far Star Fox Adventures is that only one I didn't really like. In retrospect though it wasn't worth paying for the console at launch when all the really good stuff was released after the first price cut.
I think the Cube and the GBA have not lived up to their full potential but they're still systems worth owning. If I could only have one console I would go with a Gamecube with a GB Player. It's a good introduction console for new gamers since it has games from a lot of different platforms.
Post by: The Omen on November 17, 2003, 06:35:57 AM
The SNES has so many games i never had a chance to play, that i could probably live with it being my only console. Right now i'd put the GC tied for 2nd with the trusty old NES, and slightly ahead of the 64. I dont have the GBA yet, but just might have to get the GBP soon.
