Conker's Bad Fur Day
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Game Cartridge (08 March, 2001)
list price: $59.99
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Conker's Bad Fur Day is for adults, the ESRB has rated thisgame Mature; it should not be bought for--or played by or around--children. That stated, the story of the game is the following: Conker's very good night turns into a very bad day. He has to deal with a crazy and abusive world, all while suffering through a massive hangover. Conker encounters abusive paint pots; jabbering dung beetles; trigger-happy, scar-faced Tediz; and a belligerent giant, with only a frying pan as a means of self-defense. He is resourceful, however, and makes the best of his situation. The game combines elements of 3-D exploration, combat, and puzzle solving. It features cinematic cutscenes, movie parodies, facial expressions, dozens of unhinged characters, and 1- to 4-player deathmatch games in a variety of styles. ... Read more

Reviews (165)

where?!?!?!?!?!
I live in whitby ontairo, canada i need a CBFD game tell me where i can buy one please (in canada) or you could give me a store in toronto aswell i just need to get my hands on CBFD!!!!! please help a guy out and tell me where to get one

Where can I get one
I know you are probably going to say go check google you loser or something like that but i have and this is the best i got and i need some of you people who know where to get CBFD in a store in whitby ontario or at least in toronto, canada so i can get one aswell but you are probably thinking ahh this is just a waste of time but please just tell me what store still sells CBFD in the year of 2005 please spare my life and tell me where can i get one??????!!!!!!!!!

Where can I get one in the year of 2005
I have rented this game out before and I loved it but a few years later I wanted to buy it but have no idea where I can get one by the way I need a store in canada ontario if you know of a store which still sells Nintendo64 games and one of them is Conker's Bad Fur Day please send me a e-mail telling me the name of a store in which has the characteristics above. (my e-mail is "doughnut_dollar@hotmail.com") ... Read more

Asin: B00004U1R2
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64)    3. N64    4. Action    5. Adventure   

Metal Gear Solid Greatest Hits
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (05 November, 1999)

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Editorial Review

You are Solid Snake, a superspy who's half James Bond, half Snake Plissken, and you are mean. Your mission isn't terribly new (infiltrate a terrorist base and blow everything up), but the gameplay is: your numerous enemies are watching for you, and you are encouraged to sneak rather than simply charge in. Every level brings new challenges. You fight snipers, invisible ninjas, psychic warriors, and even an M-1 tank! As the father of the modern spy game genre, this game is an instant classic.

Your allies and superiors speak to you via a cool, implanted radio,monitoring your progress, offeringtips--but failing to give you the full story. The combination of a mysterious and engaging plot and high in-game tension makes this a thrilling ride. Campy humor also abounds as you rescue beautiful women, verbally spar with your allies, and blow up enemies in the bathroom. A user-friendly control interface allows for sniping, hiding, crawling, and running, and the graphics leave nothing to be desired. If you like espionage, spy movies, or just want to own and play a piece of gaming history, then this is a must have. Metal Gear Solid is one of the all-time greats. Game tip: Secretly attach plastic explosives behind an enemy, sneak out of the room, and see what happens. --Allen Stewart

Pros:

• Story well-integrated into gameplay
• Stealth favored over brute force
• Challenging puzzles

Cons:

• Puzzles can be frustrating
• Torture scene too intense for younger gamers

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Features

• 3rd-person shooter that launched a popular series
• Players assume the role of Solid Snake
• Emphasis on covert actions, rather than blazing guns
• Linear, story-driven progress
• For 1 player

Reviews (266)

This hasn't aged particularly well, but.....
After eight years without a new Metal Gear game, this franchise got it's third entry with Metal Gear Solid. The graphics have not aged well at all. Textures are very pixellated, animation is very jerky, and the framerate can get rather slow at times. The audio, however, has lots of great dialogue, combined with a catchy musical score.

The gameplay is based around stealth. You are Solid Snake, a spy working for a secret agency whose objective is to stop a device called Metal Gear, and save a couple of old guys. The story is deeper than that, of course, but in a nutshell, that's it. The controls, while laid out well, can be very unresponsive at times. The game itself is very fun (sneaking around to either get past or silently eliminate enemies), but is very easy to complete, and take away all of the cinematics and dialogue (12 hours of it all!), and you've got just three hours of gameplay.

Metal Gear Solid hasn't aged well at all, but is still very fun and happens to be a nice collector's piece for fans of the series. But should you start here? No, grab a GameCube and Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (a next-gen remake of this) instead, then grab Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance on the PS2 or the Xbox.

Brilliant, possibly the best action game ever created...
Metal gear solid has the most complex and often perplexing storyline I have ever seen in a video game, hands down. It will always have you on your toes, literally. I have seen many movies, and I can honestly say this game has a better storyline than most movies. Here is what you need to know..

Graphics- 100/100 The graphics were top of the line when this game first came out, and even to this day they look great. There is so much detail to every aspect of the game, and even compared to most newer games, this game wins out. Back when I first played it in about early 2000 or so, the graphics were the best the playstation had to offer, and that's a year or so after this game came out, which is pretty astonishing. There is even a scene where Snake is in the girls bathroom, and there is a mirror which perfectly reflects everything. I mean, back when this game came out that was a pretty big feat both graphically and attention wise. Most games just don't pay the kind of attention this game does.

Sound- 100/100 Perfect. Just flawless. There isn't much of an actual soundtrack, but the music is incredibly atmospheric and will make you feel like you are Solid Snake, infiltrating a nuclear base. The voice-overs are the best I have ever seen in a video game. Solid Snakes voice over is perfect, and just about everyone elses fits their personality and there image. Otacon's fits him perfectly, so do Meryl's and Liquid Snake's.
Seriously though, this game has incredible sound and has never been surpassed by any action game to date.

Gameplay- 100/100 I have heard people complain about the poor camera views limiting the gameplay, but in my opinion, the camera views perfectly fit this game and the game wouldn't be the same without them. Sure, it would have been nice to have a first person perspective while using the weapons, but it's all the same to me. I think it is perfectly fine having to shoot enemies in a third person view, and it works better with the type of graphics that it has. When you are spotted, enemies will storm in from all directions to stop you, something that seperates this game from all others. This game gives you good reason to want to play it safe, but still allows you you have some action packed fun as well, if you want to take a chance that is. Also, this game has an incredible storyline but doesn't throw it in your face all the time. MGS2 drags the storyline on eccesively and bores you with excruciatingly long cut scenes and codec conversations. I remember using the square button to skip most of the cut scenes in MGS2. The problem with MG2 is that the storyline is too complex for the good of the game. I mean, much of it is pointless grubble and the game bores you by making you listen to conversations about crap that doesn't apply necessarily to the main storyline, making it a waste of time. This game, however, truly has a wonderful , complex storyline that you will WANT to watch and listen to. Every conversation and cut scene adds to the game flawlessly, so you will probably never get bored, although I am sure you will find yourself reading the codec conversations manually instead of listening to the people talk, since they tend to talk rather slowly and take up a bit too much gameplay.

Overall- 100/100 This game is as perfect as it gets, and I have beaten it at least 15 times, if not more. Even to this day it is a pleasure to play, and I don't think it will get old any time soon.

Metal Gear Solid
Well this is one game that I love playing and I always will. This game has it all, everything you would expect in a movie. Im talking about true military action which features, VR training, special weapons, and ofcourse the hero and the villains.

You are Solid Snake, and your mission is to find and eliminate the nuclear war head 'Meatl Gear Rex'. But beware, expect challenges through out your mission, be preared for antthing. Only you have been chosen to attempt this mission and you know you can do it. Prepare yourself for stealth action like you have never seen it before, and experience the life of a genetically born soldier. ... Read more

Asin: B00001X50M
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Action and Adventure    3. Military and Spies    4. Sony Playstation (Play station)    5. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    6. Shooters   

Mega Man X5
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (06 February, 2001)
list price: $32.99
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Editorial Review

Mega Man's exploits have been taking place on a variety ofdifferent platforms for more than a decade, but recent attempts tobring old Mega Man into 3-D have largely been missteps. That's why wewere chomping at the bit to play Mega Man X5, because it marks along-overdue return to MM's 2-D roots.

Unfortunately, the game plays more like a rushed overcorrection than anostalgic, side-scrolling romp. For example, you can now choose betweenthree playable characters: Zero, X, and Fourth. It's a good idea, butthe problem is that the characters are so different that this optionactually destroys the fluidity of the gaming experience. In theoriginal Mega Man X titles, you couldn't progress until youfound a weapon that could be used to destroy a particular boss. InX5, bosses can be put out of their misery with the Z-Saber andthe X-Buster.

But the game's biggest problem is its difficulty. The first law of gamedesign is that a game should provide gradual, continual challenge.X5 just keeps getting easier and easier due to the endlessnumber of checkpoints and unlimited continues. The result is MegaMan with training wheels.

By Mega Man standards, this game is truly a disappointment. Onthe bright side, if you are new to the gaming scene and are looking fora simple game that will help you improve your skills, this game mightbe your cup of tea. For most gamers, though, X5 is way too easy!--Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Mega Man returns to his 2-D platform roots

Cons:

• This game is way too easy, with too many checkpoints and unlimitedcontinues
• Text-driven cut scenes and massive slowdown problems bog this gamedown

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Features

• Join Mega Man X and his pal, Zero and save the world
• Choose to play as either Mega Man X or Zero
• Time-based gameplay: The Earth has only 24 hours left
• Battle vicious X-Bosses and create powerful weapons
• For 1 player

Reviews (34)

One of the greats
I thought that this was one of the best overall megaman games. When I first played this I was unaware that there was a new character called X because this had been the first Megaman X game I've played.I thought this was pretty challenging (I still can't be that dragon dude uh... what his name). So overall I give it a 4.97 out of 5 and a 9.94 out of 10. (...)

The beginning of the end for the X series...
After Mega Man X4 debuted for the PSX back in 1997 (well, there is a Sega Saturn version too, haha), I though I had played the best installment the X series had to offer.So when the sequel came out, a mere two to three years later in 2000, I had high expectations. Unfortunately, the game only delivered an above average experence.

Gameplay wise, all the elements that make up a Mega Man game are present: select a stage, beat boss, gain weapon, take on the next boss, rinse, lather, and repeat. While this is all well and good, and what us Mega Man fans crave, X5 includes is share of problems. Most of the boss enemies are extreme pushovers, as most don't even require any specific strategy, hence you don't even really need to use the weapon they are weak against. Add to this fact Zero can almost crush the entire game with a single attack makes for somewhat shallow gameplay. The boss enemies also have really dumb names (if you know your music you'll realize each Maverick takes its name from the original members once-great band Guns 'n' Roses). Why Capcom ditched the tired and true "ability-animal" names and went with this stupid band member theme is beyond me.

X5's story is the game's highlight. Still I don't know why Capcom didn't choose make use of FMV's like in X4 to tell the story (obviously money was an issue here). Instead we get lame still shots and text telling the story. As far as X5's story climbs, there are some serious holes that hold it back. Add to this that Mega Man X6 ends up ruining any successful, logical, and believable continuation of X5's story, and you realize things are not so well in Mega Man land...

Overall, X5 is good game and a worthy addition to the series. Still, the fact that this game marks the point where Capcom got sloppy with the series will ultimately put Mega Man X5 near the end of most Mega Man fan favorite games lists.

megaman classic
Mega Man's exploits have been taking place on a variety of different platforms for more than a decade, but recent attempts to bring old Mega Man into 3-D have largely been missteps. That's why we were chomping at the bit to play Mega Man X5, because it marks a long-overdue return to MM's 2-D roots.
Unfortunately, the game plays more like a rushed overcorrection than a nostalgic, side-scrolling romp. For example, you can now choose between three playable characters: Zero, X, and Fourth. It's a good idea, but the problem is that the characters are so different that this option actually destroys the fluidity of the gaming experience. In the original Mega Man X titles, you couldn't progress until you found a weapon that could be used to destroy a particular boss. In X5, bosses can be put out of their misery with the Z-Saber and the X-Buster.

But the game's biggest problem is its difficulty. The first law of game design is that a game should provide gradual, continual challenge. X5 just keeps getting easier and easier due to the endless number of checkpoints and unlimited continues. The result is Mega Man with training wheels.

By Mega Man standards, this game is truly a disappointment. On the bright side, if you are new to the gaming scene and are looking for a simple game that will help you improve your skills, this game might be your cup of tea. For most gamers, though, X5 is way too easy!
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Asin: B000059S78
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sony Playstation (Play station)    3. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    4. Action Science fiction (scifi sci fi)    5. Adventure   

Phantasy Star Online
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (02 February, 2001)
list price: $54.99
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Editorial Review

Phantasy Star Online continues in the tradition of the popular series and is the first worldwide, online role-playing game for a console. The story revolves around the Pioneer Project, a plan conceived in response to the imminent destruction of the home worlds. Seven years prior, Pioneer 1 was sent to establish a colony on Planet Ragol, which included construction of the Central Dome. As Pioneer 2 is about to arrive with the main wave of refugees, a gigantic explosion shakes the entire planet, cutting off all communication with the members of Pioneer 1. Players from around the world must now unite via SegaNet to unravel the mystery.

In order to form parties, the game's People Finder option allows players to locate each other on giant servers. Once inside the Virtual Lobby, players can choose up to three other team members. Language barriers between players are broken down by a communication system featuring a universal icon system, preset phrases, and keyword translations. Players can create their own character by modifying their physical appearance and personality traits. Real-time combat features many of the original weapons and enemies from previous Phantasy Star games. Gamers can play completely online, completely offline, or a combination of the two. ... Read more

Reviews (77)

Phantasy Star Online
In the history of RPGs, one series has always been on the forefront of innovation. The first one helped define a genre, while the second ushered in the age of 16-bit RPGs. Now, the dawn of a new world is at hand. Sonic Team presents Phantasy Star Online, the first massively multiplayer RPG designed for a home console. Explore distant lands--with Phantasy Star Online, RPG gaming has no boundaries.

This game is worth every penny i would reconmend getting it for gamecube so you can still play online.

PSO
This game is great! I see alot of people saying that without online, its no fun. You need to look around a bit. Its as simple as going on google and typing in "PSO Servers". There are MANY servers still up. Just because Segas are gone doesnt mean that you cant play online. Yes, it is pretty boring on your own, but thats why they made PSO VER 2. 4-player co-op is the fun of PSO..online but without the acctual online part.

Memory Maker
There a few games that provide wonderful, enjoyable and everlasting memories. Phantasy Star Online is such a game. This game has such beautiful environments, scenery and MAG that you immediately fall in love with them.

Whenever I hear the soundtrack, I feel utter nostalgic and would recount the events in my life during my game time with Phantasy Star Online and the friendships I made online. I have nothing but the best opinions for PSO.

I only have one copy of PSO and Dreamcast. I'm keeping these for life. You can have them after you pry them out of my cold, dead hands. ... Read more

Asin: B000058513
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Role Playing Games (Game, rpg, rpgs)   

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Average Customer Review:
Game Cartridge (26 October, 2000)
list price: $59.99
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Reviews (451)

Stange is good
Majora's Mask is a strange game: while it is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, it is clearly a Zelda game of a very different shade.

It begins with Link slowly trudging deep in the Lost Woods, with his trusty horse, Epona, when he is attacked by a masked and mischevious Skull Kid - who steals his precious Ocarina and Epona. Worse still, the Skull Kid turns Link into a Deku form of himself, and Link finds himself in a strange Mirror - like Hyrule. Things turn even worse when Link finds the moon slowly getting bigger over the course of 3 days...

Majora's Mask features the very same Gameplay as Ocarina of Time, with a few exceptions. The entire course of the game is set within 3 days or 72 hours - and hours seem to pass like minutes, giving a player a total of just over an hour. While this may seem off-putting, it is implemented very well - people have set schedules over the course of the game, meaning you will be pottering around the Clock Town while not in dungeons, with the promise of an upgrade - or even a new mask.

Masks, as the title suggests, play an important role - some make you run faster, talk to enemies, summen foes or sooth arguements and more. There are a total of 24 masks to collect, the reward being a mask containing "The Merits of all masks". The best of the masks are the ones that allow transformation. (Let's face it, who HASN'T dreamed of swimming as a Zora or rolling as a Goron) The Zora Mask, the Goron Mask and the Deku mask. they allow you to transforminto all your favourites from Ocarina, each with the gifts of the species - Super fast swimming, Incredible strength, and, er, spitting nuts.

Majora's Mask is harder, darker and more original than Ocarina of Time - the unique aspects of the game are implemented very well but the way the game is played may be off-putting for some. Brilliant and totally original.

P.S. the start bits kinda boring.

The darkest in the Zelda catalogue
If only that damn site IGN didn't take my idea first. They described this game as the Empire Strikes Back in Zelda and it's true. It's more darker, more gloomy and at times it can even be depressing. Unlike Ocarina of Time which oozed coolness and wonderment or Wind Waker which was cheery and uplifting due to its look, Majora's Mask is quite different than other installments but in no way is it bad, it's just different.

Story: I always considered this game more like an epilogue to Ocarina of Time rather than a full sequel. At the start of the game directly taking place after Ocarina, Link is in a forest and gets ambushed by Skull Kid and is turned into a Deku(they look like tiny trees with a long mouth) and enters a portal. From here Link finds himself in Termina, a land that is gonna be destroyed by a falling moon in 3 days. So it's up to Link once again to save the day using the powers of time and this weird masks.

Graphics: Reviewing this game in 2005 with such games as Metroid Prime, Halo and Metal Gear Solid 3 of course puts Majora to shame but remembering the graphics at that time, it's more of an extension of Ocarina only darker and not as vibrant. Due to maybe the Expansion Pak or just the game itself, the game does have framerate issues and some rough textures. Beware that the Gamecube re-release on the Collector's Edition sometimes freezes the game.

Gameplay: All Zelda games pretty much to this day revolved around some kind of "gimmick": in Ocarina it was time travelling, Wind Waker was controlling the wind, Minish Cap was the ability to shrink to thumbnail size and the Oracle series revolved around time travelling and season changing. Majora's Mask revolves around, yep you guessed it, masks. Link with the benefit of 24 masks(25 if you get all 24), Link can turn into different characters such as the Deku race, Goron race(big tough creatures with a taste for rocks) and the Zora race(fish people roughly). Or there's different masks like Postman, Ghost, or Bunny mask which makes him run faster.

The other aspect for the 3rd time in Zelda's history revolves around time travelling, once in Ocarina and the other in Oracle of Ages. Only this time it's different. You see the game's clock makes 3 days take about roughly 50 minutes before the moon crashes so with the Ocarina you can go back to Day 1 and start over, even make the time go slower so you have more time. This is quite annoying to say the least since your funds, arrows and bombs revert to zero if you go back to Day 1, your items are intact, your extra stuff isn't. And also you could be in the middle of a dungeon to be really close only to be on the final day and have to reset to Day 1, which incidentally cancels any progress you made in the dungeon.

Not to say the game is bad(it's just slightly hard) but it's quite enjoyable to go through, if you don't mind it's tone anyway.

very very good but,not as good as 'ocarina of time'
I played the Legend of zelda ocarina of time in 1997,WHAT A YEAR THAT WAS!!!I had so much fun!then in gameinformer magazine the new preveiws page said that there was going to be a new game called 'the legend of zelda:majora's mask'it was about link going to a new land where the moon is falling and he has only 3 days to live and on the third day link has to play the song of time so that he can go back to the first day,I HAD TO HAVE IT!but then half a year later when it came out,I was very upset because when I played it,it was too easy and I beat it in almost a week!when I played'Ocarina of time'it took me almost two YEARS!but other then that it was a fun game,Very fun in fact.I really liked that you can upgrade your sword,when in 'ocarina of time'the master sword is what you see what you get!PROS TO MAJORAS MASK:There are lots of masks that you can get and they give powers(like fast running),you can upgrade your sword twice,there are new songs for link to play on his ocarina and there is a bank so link can have alot of money!CONS:you have to play 'the song of time'way to often because the moon is falling for some reason and you have only 3 days to live,finding more then half of the masks are very hard to find,the game has only four temples and they are all very hard way too short.but all in all this game is worth around $15.00,so if you like the other Zelda games try this one too! ... Read more

Asin: B00004U1R1
Sales Rank: 552
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64)    3. N64    4. Role Playing Games (Game, rpg, rpgs)   

Mario Party 2
Average Customer Review:
Game Cartridge (25 January, 2000)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

Every good game deserves a sequel, and the addictive, quirky Mario Party 2 certainlyfills the bill. This multiplayer party title combines the gameplay of a traditional dice-based board game withseveral brief action-game segments, including updated versions of 20 of the best offerings from the originalMario Party. There are also 44 entirely new mini-game challenges that pit players against eachother as they compete to collect the most stars.

Owners of the original Mario Party will be comfortable with this game from the get-go. Eachplayer rolls a virtual die to advance through various board games, including pirate land, western land, spaceland, mystery land, and horror land. Several hidden adventure boards can be unlocked as players advancethrough the game. Each player aims to gain the most stars and become a superstar at the end of the game.Various mini-game challenges and booby traps await gamers as they land on some strategically placedspaces on the board.

While Mario Party 2 can be played as a single-player game (against three computer opponents), thistitle really shines in social situations. This is the perfect game to pull out at parties--assuming you have afew extra controllers in the house. --Brett Atwood

Pros:

• Perfect party game (up to 4 players can play simultaneously)
• High replay value

Cons:

• Solo play suffers
• Multiplayer games can take a long time to complete

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Features

• Six all-new multiplayer Adventure Boards
• Special Quest Mode for players who prefer to party alone
• For up to four players
• The party continues with Mario Party 2
• 64 action-packed mini-games

Reviews (73)

My Party needs are fulfilled
After playing and completing Mario Party I needed another game to fulfil my party needs. And this was probally the best thing that I've needed ever since food. Mario Party 2 is just like the first one but with new boards, new mini-games and now there are item shops! The boards are fantastic and are very detailed, so here are the new boards to give you an idea:
Pirate Land: set on 3 islands (always fun)
Western Land: the train is for transportation (great in multiplayer)
Space Land: trigger happy Bowser (big)
Mystery Land: hard to get around (it's fun to curse your enemies)
Horror Land: day and night cycle (my personal favorite)
And there is one more secret board! But I'm not telling what it is! So if youve played the first party then this is your next step and if you haven't played the first one...well it isn't to late to start to play the series.

Another great party!
Mario Party 2 is even better than the first. Like the first, you pick a character (no new ones...) and move along the boards collecting stars. At the end of each turn, you play a minigame. There are 4 Player Minigames, 2 vs. 2 Minigames, and 1 vs. 3 Minigames. This time, there are no control stick twisting games (thank goodness!). Now you can buy items as you pass by the item shop on the board. There are a bunch of new mini-games, but some old ones. The story is that Mario and his friends are making a theme park, but they are arguing about who to name it after. So Toad suggests to play Mario Party to see who is the Superstar. Overall- a great game. I recommend it!

PAAARRRRTTTAAAYYY!!!!!!!!!!!
This game is awesome!With some minigames its a pick-up-and-play deal, and with other minigames it takes some time to master.The game boards are very interactive.There isn't much to say about this game, it just naturally rocks. ... Read more

Asin: B000046Q7Q
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Board Games    3. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64)    4. N64    5. Classics (Classic)    6. Retro   

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (10 November, 2000)
list price: $44.99
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Editorial Review

The original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was so close toperfection that the idea of dramatic improvements in the sequel seemedpretty far-fetched, but Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 offers so muchmore that it almost puts its predecessor to shame. The graphics arevastly improved, there are tons of new tricks to pull off, and the gamehas more secrets than the CIA. Even if you played the original todeath, there's enough new stuff here to keep you occupied for months tocome.

Pro Skater 2 is all about customization. You can still play asone of the real-world skaters represented in the game, such as SteveCaballero, Elissa Steamer, and Mr. Hawk himself, but the real fun comesfrom creating your own skater and rising up through the ranks. As youconquer the massive skate parks included in this release, you rack upcash to be spent on pumping up your stats or adding new tricks to yourrepertoire. You can specialize in verts, concentrate on your streetskills, or take a more balanced approach, and the addition of manualswill let you string together tricks from either category to rack upsome amazing scores. The custom options extend to a complete skate-parkeditor that is easy enough to use that we were creating basic arenas inless than 15 minutes. It's a thoughtful addition to one of the mostpurely entertaining games ever released. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Create-a-Skater option lets you decide on everything from thetricks you use to the shoes you wear
• Easy-to-use park editor allows for complex creations
• Beautiful graphics and smooth animation make this one of thebest-looking sports games on any platform

Cons:

• Getting the hang of manuals takes some time, but once you do, watchout

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Reviews (59)

game review
i like this game so much but i think tony hawk pro skater 4 for xbox will be better!!!! must buy. if you a skateboarding fan you should this game or any tony hawk games.the game is great!

Exellent Game! Great Graphics! But....
This game is terrific, no doubt there! I got this game for my birthday and it was one of the best skateboarding games I ever played. But just like all other skateboarding games, there is always a limited amount of things you can do. In other words, this game, in it's own way, can get really boring when you beat the game.(Which is very easy to do.) I recommend that you do not buy this game, but rent it. Unless you are the skateboarding freak of nature, don't buy this game. You will get tired of it easliy.

THIS GAME KICKS
Tony Hawk 1,2,2x,and 3 are the best games ever made. Tony Hawk 2 is a great game featuring the worlds top skaters, like(Tony Hawk, Bob Burnquist, Geoff Rowley, Rodney Mullen, Eric Koston and Chad Muska) including many, many other great skaters. This game has great levels including the great Skatestreet Ventura. You will have much fun playing this game. There many tricks, combos, and goals to achieve. There are may things you can do in this AWESOME game. THIS GAME KICKS!!! ... Read more

Asin: B00004TEXF
Subjects:  1. tonyhawk    2. two (II)    3. Video Games    4. Sega Dreamcast    5. Sports    6. Outdoors   

Final Fantasy 7
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CD-ROM

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The enormous Playstation console smash hit Final Fantasy VII makes a successful debut on the personal computer, converted beautifully by designers Squaresoft and Eidos Interactive. Gamers familiar with Squaresoft's popular Final Fantasy series should have little trouble grasping the seventh title's action-packed, role-playing game play. However, Final Fantasy VII's excellent documentation and intuitive controls ensure that beginners won't feel overwhelmed.

Players assume the role of Cloud Strife, a defector of Shinra, the evil corporation maintaining control over the planet. As the game opens, Cloud joins "Avalanche," a resistance group determined to foil the corporation's diabolical plans. Final Fantasy VII features an extremely complex story line, offering many hours of game play (over 60 minutes of impressive cinematic sequences are also included).

Final Fantasy VII's game play involves exploration, puzzle solving, and real-time combat. Players control Cloud during exploration and take on additional party members for battle sequences, which include both fantastic weaponry and dazzling spells. While the graphics are top-notch--and support 3-D hardware accelerators to sharpen the character models--the sound effects won't impress many; Squaresoft made little effort to utilize a personal computer's sophisticated sound card to its potential.

Although deeply rooted in the limitations of the Playstation console (limited menu system, weak music, no voice-overs), Final Fantasy VII's highly addictive, easy-to-learn game play should provide adventure and role-playing fans many hours of enjoyment. --Doug Radcliffe

Pros:

• Epic story line
• Well-developed characters
• Beautiful graphics and spell effects
• Complex magic system

Cons:

• Dialogue can get cheesy
• Weak sound
• Frustrating interface

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Reviews (203)

Best FF to hit any platform
still by far the best in the FF series on any platform.

What is love?
I think it most fantastic game. Not so complex system and yet we can feel sympathy for the humanistic story. Hero and heroines put a question about "human love" to us, and it is in form of gaming, which even children can easily enjoy. So this is a new attempt in gaming industry.

One of the best
This game is the gretaes...and you will find if you are a bit behind in your final fantasy series that this game is outrageously expensive here!!here's a hint for all of you....go to your local k-mart, there they'll havereprint of psone classic version of it for $14.99 that you can play on your playstaion 2, i dont know about all of you, but thats a heck of a lot cheeper than what they are selling it here and its brand new.Save your money....we all know its a great game...so im not going to waste your time with the details...i just trying to save you money...dont buy here and settle for and expensive used or new version unless its a REALLY great deal...go to k-mart...thats where i got mine. ... Read more

Asin: B00000DMAA
Subjects:  1. Fantasy (FRPG)    2. Seven (VII)    3. FF7 (FFVII, FF)    4. Computer Games    5. Adventure    6. Computer Role Playing Games (Game, rpgs, rpg, crpg, crpgs)   

Spider-Man
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CD-ROM (27 August, 2000)
list price: $39.99
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Editorial Review

Whether you're a fan from the '60s or not even remotely familiar withthe Spider-Man comic, you will get caught in his web. You'll see that despite its few flaws and the limitations of the PlayStation hardware, Spider-Man is the best based-on-a-superhero video game ever released.

A crime has been committed and (as often happens) our hero has been framed. As the game progresses, you'll find that all is not as it seems and that many of Spidey's enemies, including Venom, Carnage, Mysterio, and Rhino, are all out to squash the Spider's quest to clear his name. Fortunately, Spider-friends, such as Daredevil, Human Torch, and Punisher, are here to help Spider-Man and keep the story moving. Like the comics, ol' webhead can climb most walls and ceilings, swing from rooftop to rooftop and, of course, do whatever a spider can. With his constant webslinging and acrobatic hand-to-hand fisticuffs, it's easy to feel that you are Spider-Man.

The characters and scenery are nicely re-created here by making great use of the aging PlayStation's graphics. Spidey's ability to climb walls and ceilings does present problems with camera angles from time to time, occasionally making it tough to watch Spidey as he fights his way through some of the game's levels. While it can be frustrating, the overall camera work and graphics of Spider-Man are still amazing. Also, Spider-Man's controls can at times be less responsive and accurate than they should be, and the music is surprisingly subdued and flat, but most true believers can bear these problems until Spidey saves the day.

In fact, the gameplay is so good, most seasoned gamers will devour the game in day or two, which makes Spider-Man a woefully short game. Cherish the time you have in these red and blue tights; this game is escapism at its best. --Mark Brooks

Pros:

• Easily, the best comic-book-based game ever released
• Very nice graphics that capture the look and feel of the comic
• Easily accessible and fun action title

Cons:

• Occasionally sloppy camera work, controls, and inaccurate firing
• Finishing the game so quickly is upsetting

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Reviews (96)

greatest game ever!!
this game is ggrreeaatt you can do everything(almost) spiderman does you can web bad guys you can punch sombody of a building my only disapointmint was that you cant play on the ground and i gave it 4 stars because i think the last level was a little too hard(even thow i beat it) buy this game!!!!!!!!!!!

The greatest comic book based video game EVER!!
This game is awesome. It has an enthralling story, the gameplay is amazing, and it is just so much fun to play..


Villians- Jade Syndacit, Scorpion, Rhino, Venom, Mysterio, Dr. Octopus, Carnage, and Monster Ock (if you ever wondered what Doc Ock would be like if bonded with Carnage's symbiote, there ya go)

Heros- Spider-Man, Black Cat, Daredevil, The Human Torch, The Punisher, and Captain America

Pretty Much Awesome
even though different from the ps2, xbox, gcube etc, spiderman was a great game and had your hands sweating so much that it hurt with suspense. GREAT GAME!!! ... Read more

Asin: B00004TBGT
Subjects:  1. Marvel Comics    2. Video Games    3. Sony Playstation (Play station)    4. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    5. Action Fantasy    6. Action   

Street Fighter Alpha 3
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Features

• Flawless arcade translation
• Build character's skills in "World Tour Mode" by defeating opponents
• Unlock new character attributes and choose from 3 different fighting styles for every character
• Master a multitude of new moves, specials, and super combos
• For 1 or 2 players

Reviews (28)

Capcom Did It Again!
Building on the success of the previous two Alpha games and the hype about the Street Fighter 3 Series, Capcom releases this absolutely FLAWLESS game. Every character from the first two Alpha games PLUS every character who was in SF2 is here. In addition, there are even MORE new characters! There is Cody (what is it with Capcom importing Final Fight characters into SF?), EVIL Ryu (has all of Ryu's moves PLUS the "Shungokusatsu" lvl. 3 super), Karin (the Ken to Sakura's Ryu), Juni (Cammy #2), Juli (Cammy #3), and R. Mika (a female wrestler. Any relation to Zangief, I wonder?). All in all, there are 25+ characters in this game.

The best new feature of SFA3 is the different -isms. There are three of them (X-ism, A-ism, and V-ism). The X-ism has only one super combo (a lá SSF2 Turbo) and that SC can be used once the gauge is full. (Note: The characters who were in SSF2T use those specific supers in this -ism.) The A-ism is just like the previous Alpha games: 3-level super meter, multiple supers. The V-ism is the most interesting of the three. SC's are disabled, but in their place the Custom Combo comes in. Now you can actually MOVE while performing a CC, which makes it so much better.

There are so many different modes of play, some of which are locked. But once you do unlock them, they are fun to play. My favorite mode is World Tour Mode. In World Tour, you go to different locations a lá Soul Blade and fight who is there. As you progress, you gain experience and you also gain "items" which you can have your character utilize to make them a stronger foe. What's the point of this, you ask? Well, you can enter that character into the game's "database" and the character will become playable with the attributes that you assign it.

Another MAJOR plus is that all of the background music is BRAND NEW. I mean, I liked the SF2 background stuff, but it got kind of unoriginal after hearing 5 different versions of it. The stages are very well designed. I do like how some of the stages still look somewhat like a previous incarnation of SF stages (look at Sagat's stage to realize what I mean).

Something very clever that Capcom did was to make half of the features (and some of the characters) hidden. This only adds to the interest level in the game because you want to see what else is hidden. This is a must-have for anyone who owns a PlayStation and I guarantee you will want to play this over and over again. Good job, Capcom!

The Alpha 3 Review
Anyone who doesn't like this game has to be sick in the head. I've been playing Street Fighter games since I was 8. This one is probably the best one of them all. The roster is huge (which I happen to like) and the ability to choose 3 different fighting styles puts a lot of depth in the gameplay. If only XMEN vs Street Fighter was made this well.

Favorite Game
I've owned this game for over a year now and I have yet to get tired. Learning the characters and different abilities and finding the new characters is always a challenge. It's also quicker than your normal Street Fighter Game. ... Read more

Asin: B00000J9JI
Sales Rank: 1410
Subjects:  1. streetfighter    2. Video Games    3. Sony Playstation (Play station)    4. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    5. Great Deals (Outlet store)   

Capcom vs SNK
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CD-ROM (17 November, 2000)
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Features

• Hidden characters
• Multiple game modes
• For 1 or 2 players
• Battle Capcom characters and Street Fighters
• Choose from 28 characters

Reviews (20)

Amazing job Capcom and SNK!
This game is really good.Even though the DC really didn't do so well, this game really makes you wonder why.The game has the classic 2D look, with amazing special effects, and the gameplay is really cool.You can choose whether to use the SNK system (which is like a DBZ way of fighting, as you can gather power for your Special Combo), or you can use Capcom (which I really recommend using, since you have control over how strong your SC is).Also, you can unlock many different versions of characters, even Evil Ryu!The only problem is that the DC controller will destroy your thumb with all the thumb-sliding you have to do for the special attacks.But anyway, pick this game up if you wanna have a good ol' time with your buddies for hours.

Get Fatal Fury or Project Justice instead
You can not do any 10 hit airial combos because the screen does not pan up when you hit your opponent into the air.

The graphics are very bad. It look like a SNES game. Don't wate your money on this, you will be disoppointed as I was. I expected much better from a game with SNK and street-fighter characters.

Capcom's VS. Series continues to DOMINATE!
After four vs. games with Marvel, Capcom continues on with this legacy with SNK.This game is cool since you get to play with fighters from the KOF (King of Fighters) Series and the Street Fighter Series.There are also included two hidden bonus characters, one from Samurai Showdown and the other from Night Warriors.The stage entraces are another unique feature that makes this game really cool.I would recommend this game to anyone who likes to play fighting platform games or likes Capcom or SNK games. ... Read more

Asin: B000053VWB
Sales Rank: 4683
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sony Playstation (Play station)    3. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    4. Sega Dreamcast    5. Fighting    6. Great Deals (Outlet store)   

Jet Grind Radio
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (10 November, 2000)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

In Jet Grind Radio, you play a whacked out kid who's completelytorqued off about the system. It seems that the city of Tokyoto is not terriblykid-friendly and wants to keep things neat and pretty. You, the skater punk,figure that the only way to rebel is with your inline skates and a couple ofcans of Krylon. That kind of attitude can lead to trouble when you're in thereal world; but, in the world of Jet Grind Radio, there are no paintfumes, and it's all done in the name of fun and scoring points.

Jet Grind Radio's gameplay has some of the feel of Crazy Taxi. Asyou skate, you see little floating arrows that indicate where you should go (andwhere you should be tagging). Also, like in Crazy Taxi, the pace of thegame is absolutely nonstop. There is moving traffic in the street, and nearlyeverything can be jumped, hopped, or ground. Underscoring all of this action isa DJ at the local hip-hop station, who spins cool tunes while you tear up LittleTokyoto.

The game starts out with a training course that's designed to bring you up tospeed. Pay good attention to this section; it teaches you the basics, and you'retested on one of the lessons right away. Learning how to hop over obstacleswhile keeping a rail grind going is particularly helpful.

After graduating into the real game, you have the option of going it cool oreasing up and figuring out how to do the flips, splits, and other midair anticsthat make this game so much fun. Once your skating skills are set, you'll learnthe spray-can side of things. You pick up cans of paint as you maneuver around(keep your eyes open--some cans are placed in those hard-to-reach places, sothat you'll have to catch serious air to get them). After securing your fill,use the left trigger and the analog to spray as you pass by areas that have beenindicated by the arrows.

The game's tunes are right on schedule. Much of the Japanese soundtrack has beenretained, with new tunes rounding out the selection. The new playlist additionsgive the game that special flavor that U.S. audiences crave: Jurassic 5, MixMaster Mike, and Rob Zombie, to name a few.

Much about Jet Grind Radio has "classic" stamped on it; but, of course,liking it or not liking it will be up to the individual. With its freshcharacters, cool design, great music and audio, and high replayability, JetGrind Radio is likely to lodge itself into the library of many a Dreamcastowner. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Nonstop pace
• Cool design of both characters and backgrounds
• Great soundtrack

Cons:

• Some might be turned off by the rebellious theme and graffiti gameplay

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The best Dreamcast game ever!
Jet Grind Radio is not your average skating game and that's what I love about this game.It's hip, it's new and fresh something that's has never bin done before.Jet Grind is not only a terrific Dreamcast game but it simply one of the best Dreamcast games next to Shenmue and Soul Calibur.The game is an instant classic that no one with a Dreamcast should miss out on.The game is extreamly original and a very underrated gem, heck this is better then the Tony Hawk series.It has a pretty cool story.You're are the GG's a skate gang that pretty much takes over other groups of skaters turfs and to make matters worse you are being chased by a ruthless cop and his minions(AKA swat teams)and Tanks, Helicopters and so on.This game unlike the sequal JET SET RADIO FUTURE is more challenging because it has a timer.The games level desighn just keep getting better and better and the best part about this game is.....THE MUSIC.This game has the best music next to Metal Gear Solid.The music will really get you into this game which if really awesome.The game is also pretty original cause you can spray grafiti on walls, trash cans, windows ect.And no game has ever pulled this off but this game is Cell shaded and is very well done.Every character and level is so well desighned that your mouth will be drooling in such amazment.Put simply...the visuals in this game are amazing.I'm going to make this short and sweet.

PROS
-This game has extreamly addicitve gameplay
-The cell shading in this game is absolutley amazing~
-Very Original and ten times better then the rest of those Skating games..

-The Characters compared to the enviroment look nothing alike which gives the game some flavor..

-BEST MUSIC EVER!This game has some really awesome tracks inculding Rob Zombies "Dragula"

Cons...
-.............Nothing

Overall Jet Grind Radio lives up to my opinion as the best game for the Dreamcast and is highly original very addictive.It has sweet cell shaded visuals which even put games like Zelda Wind Waker to shame.The game is a bit of challenge with the Timer and everthing..Overall Jet Grind Radio screams Originality and awesome....

Final Verdict..This game truly deserves its

5 out of 5 stars

And I'm sticking to it......Jet Grind Radio is....AMAZING..

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An Awesome Adventure
Jet Grind Radio is an awesome fast paced game, with only one real disadvantage.This disadvantage is that some people may hit a point where they are just not skilled enough to do what has to be done, or it becomes difficult to figure out what has to be done in order to finish that level, and then you have to repeat the level over and over until you can get it right, but this can get annoying when you have some crazy law enforcement people/things chasing you while you are trying to do something challenging.One way that I have found to minimize this problem is, after failing a mission 3 or 4 times, stop for the day, and come back the next day and try again.This way you don't get too angry, and just stop playing.
Overall the game is definently worth it's cost, and, along with maybe 2 or 3 other solid games, makes it worthwhile to get a dreamcast, even though the system is so old, and many of it's games are on other systems.

A DC legend.
Man, when I got this back in 2001, I was addicted to this game. I had never played anything like Jet Grind Radio, and I still haven't. You're part of a rollerblade gang in Tokyo-to: the GGs. You skate around tagging over rival gangs' graffiti while evading the authority run by Captain Onishima. This guy is freakin' insane. Just to get rid of one kid, he sends riot police, attack dogs, helicopters, and more. But later on, it gets worse: some assassins called The Golden Rhinos are after you too. Along the way you build up your gang after being challenged by other kids. If this sounds a little weird, that's because it is, but it's still a good game. The skating system isn't complex at all, and not combo-focused like the Tony Hawk games. When you jump during a grind, the character does a trick automatically. If you're looking for a game that has more combos to do, go for the sequel: Jet Set Radio Future. It lets you do chains of tricks if you have the right height.

The tag edit feature was a nice addition, but it's pretty limited on what you do. Small and Medium tags can only fit 1-4 letters, while the Large ones only fit a few more. But I guess the real point of this was for when you could go online with the DC: saving pictures from sites and importing them over to JGR so you could tag with that picture. Yeah, I bet a lot of kids had porn tags. Personally, I'd rather have ones of the JFK assassination. Another extra is the radio feature where you can listen to all the background music heard in the game.

The graphics, for their time, were great. So much was going on at once on-screen that sometimes you'll stop just to admire the scenery. Colors are done beautifully, as are the character designs. We need more characters like the ones here. Each one has their own unique style. From the straight-up hip hop looks of Tab, to the techno-driven Noise Tanks, to the neo-punk looks of the Love Shockers (who look so much better here than in JSRF). There's just one problem though, after playing JSRF, I have trouble playing this. Everything's so slow compared to the newer sequel [obviously] to the point where it gets annoying. JGR runs at 30 frames a second, and there's a lot of slowdown when in crowded parts of town. I highly reccomend you play this before JSRF if you have the chance, otherwise you'll be disappointed probably.

And the music is downright gnarly. This was the first game soundtrack I ever got (read my review of that for the whole deal). It has a great mix of techno, a few raps, rock, metal, and a terrible salsa track. Hideki Naganuma should be proud for coming up with most of this stuff. As for the voices, I don't get why people go on about how JGR has "some of the best voice actors in a game". The only one who really talks is DJ Professor K...and Combo talks for a little bit. But other than that, everyone has the default "OW!" and a few lines like "Sweet!", "Cool!" and "Yeah!" when they do tricks. Not that the game is very vocal-driven, it's just something worth mentioning so you don't think all people do in it is talk.

If you're a Sega fan and know that they put out innovative games, then this is something you'll want. If it's the usual action game you're into, look somewhere else. Jet Grind Radio is an instant classic that didn't get the attention it deserved (probably thanks to that weird-ass commercial). At the very least you should get this to hear the cool music. ... Read more

Asin: B00004S99S
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Action    4. Adventure   

Mario Tennis
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Editorial Review

Connors, McEnroe, Sampras--all are OK players, but none can hold aracket to the world's greatest plumber-tennis champ, Mario. But, with enoughpractice, and a devastating overhead smash, you can work your way up to thechampionship cup.

Mario Tennis's exhibition mode puts you in the Tennis Academy, where youslowly build up your character's skills (doubles or singles). As you rise in theranks by challenging other characters and upgrading your equipment, you'll playeventually against Mario himself. You can play as one of many Nintendo mascots,including Donkey Kong, Luigi, and Princess Peach. There also are a few minigamesthat will sharpen your skills and can unlock other levels. If you find a humanpartner, you can play against his or her copy of the game easily by way of alink cable.

The fast and furious on-court action is easy to follow, despite the tinycharacters. The ball flies smoothly, and each opponent plays differently enoughto be a challenge every time. However, your Game Boy might suffer a tremendousbeating from the furious button-mashing that's needed to win the match.

One fault with Mario Tennis is its horrid sound effects, which will havemost folks quickly reaching for the volume controls. Still, if you have patienceand strong thumbs, Mario Tennis serves up a mean game that's easily oneof the better sports tiles to grace the Game Boy. --Mark Brooks

Pros:

• Fast-paced action
• Smooth, well-animated graphics
• Singles and doubles matches, plus head-to-head link-cable play
• Transfer Pak compatible with Nintendo 64 version

Cons:

• Awful sound effects

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Reviews (45)

Mario Tennis: Best Game for the Game Boy EVER!!
I first played Mario Tennis at my friends house, on his N64. It was pretty fun, difficult at first, but I got the hang of it. Aiming the ball is very tricky at first (I can't get my dad to figure it out), but after a few hours you'll be aiming as if it were natural. I didn't have an N64 at the time, so I bought the Game Boy version. At first I was disappointed by the small selection of characters, but when I started playing the Mario Tour (the actual game, not the practice or Mini game) I really enjoyed it. Now I've beaten the game and am half-way through playing as a girl. If you have an N64, I highly recommend getting the N64 version and a transfer pak too. The transfer pak doesn't cost much (about $15 if you buy it new) and it lets you transfer the character you created on the Game Boy game to the N64 game. The graphics are much better on the N64, but there is no "Mario Tour" (the best part of the Game Boy version). If you transfer your charcter to the N64, you can win tons of trophies in the N64 version and from all the games you play to get the tropies, you'll gain tons of experience, making you even better. I've gotten my character so good, my friends call it a "cheat character", even though it's perfectly normal. I recommend this game over the N64 game even though it's graphics aren't as good, because the game is so much more fun and has so much more to do. This is definately the best game for the Game Boy ever and I'm suprised it hasn't done better in sales.

best out there!
This game is great.There are practically no flaws.You desine a character (male or female) and play to reach the top. you work your way to the senior level of the school (classes are based on skill not age).Then play doubles with your partner to get to the senior class.then just kick but at the tournaments.What's also cool is if you still have an N64 you can load your character and play.Or find and friend link up and paly doubles or against each other.you can also hit ever way, slice, top spin, smash, drop, lob.Oh and when u get expirence give evenly to each person it may seem weird but in doubles if your partner stinks your doomed!oh and try to use drop shots to bring them to the net the lob over thier head (doesn't work on harder opponents).

Mario Tennis: Gamedoy coler
This is one of the best games made for the gameboy coler.The gameplay is great and it's pretty tough.I love the level up feature and the free roaming feature.But I found that the only way to beat it is to train your charecter on the N64 using the N64 transfer pack. ... Read more

Asin: B000056WXG
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Sports (Sport)    5. Outdoors (Out Doors)    6. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy)   

Paper Mario
Average Customer Review:
Game Cartridge (09 February, 2001)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

Nintendo 64 owners have been patiently waiting for a decentrole-playinggame, and, at long last, one has arrived in the form of the perplexingPaperMario. World-famous video game icon Mario stars in this unconventionalRPG,which was originally announced as Super Mario RPG 2. Don't be fooled by the cutesy visual exterior of this game, which borrowsheavily from the well-established Mario universe. Yep... it's the same lovableMario who dons his familiar red overalls and unkempt moustache. However, thecatch is that Mario now stubbornly appears as a two-dimensionalcharacter--despite the largely 3-D exterior gaming environments that surroundhim. When ourflat-headed friend turns around, his paper-thin presence becomes immediatelyapparent. It's a cool gimmick, but fortunately Paper Mario is far fromacut-and-paste cartoon caper.

As with most RPG titles, players must battle with several menacing enemies asthey travel from place to place on their quest. Each encounter requires gamersto strategically choose between various modes of attack. For example, Mario isparticularly handy with the hammer--thus you might opt to select hishangover-inducing hammer attack. As the adventure progresses, additionalcharacters willjoin your quest. Your ever-growing posse gives you more fighting power, aseachteam member brings new attack moves and powers worth mastering. To advancewithin the game, you'll need to pay close attention to your health meter,enemyhit points, and your ever-expanding attack options. The game starts withenemiesthat are easy to defeat, but it quickly becomes quite difficult to survivesubsequent attacks without careful planning.

Unlike most RPG games, each attack sequence is enhanced by a special actionfunction. Instead of passively sitting back and watching each attack moveoccur,the player can enhance your attack by pressing a button or moving thedirectional controller at precisely the right time. As someone who has rackedupseveral hours (and more than a few snoozes) during repetitious RPG attacksequences, the action feature is a welcome addition to break up the monotonyofmultiple attacks.

Fans of the traditional Mario games will appreciate the return of familiarcharacters, such as Princess Peach and Luigi. Perpetual baddie Bowser evenplaysa key role in this addictive adventure. Best of all, there are plenty ofhiddenareas and extras to uncover. Paper Mario may boast elements of theclassic platform gaming genre, as well as the traditional RPG--but itultimatelycuts through all expectations to deliver an experience that appeals to bothcasual and hard-core gamers. --Brett Atwood

Pros:

• Weeks of gaming due to expansive environments
• Hidden goodies to uncover
• Classic Mario gameplay mixed with traditional RPG action

Cons:

• Highly addictive (prepare to lose some sleep)
• Cartoon exterior may not appeal to some hard-core gamers

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Reviews (237)

Excellent
Well, I won a free game rental at Video Plus, so I chose this game. Let me tell you, I was happy with my choice. I loved everything about it. I played for about 10 hours every day (I'm not kidding about that), and finished it before my rental period was over. I'm glad I managed that feat, because otherwise I would have wept when it was time to return it.

The worlds you'll travel to are so cool. I found myself exploring a giant toybox, a colorful garden, and a gorgeous desert palace, among many other environments. Since I didn't use a strategy guide, I was constantly wondering what would come next.

As I travelled the extensive world, I met many party members who would help me out, both in battle and in puzzles and exploration. Each partner has their own distinctive combat abilities, puzzle solving skill, and personality. For example, Watt, a sweet, good-natured sun ball that joins you in the Shy Guy Toy Box, can use electric shocks to attack in battle, and you can also use her to light up dark rooms. Parakarry, a distracted mail deliveryman, used dive-bomb attacks and could fly me across short gaps. The list goes on and on.

The combat system is a mix of action and RPG elements. You select commands from a menu to attack, but if you time your button presses carefully, you can do a lot of extra damage. Press A just as you rebound from your jump to do a double-jump; Rapidly flick the control stick to build power for a dive bomb; each attack has its own button combination, so you won't get bored.

Outside of combat, you can level up your HP and FP (FP are like MP), collect badges that make you more powerful, find Super Blocks to grant your partners new moves, and, most importantly, solve the perfectly-done puzzles. Each puzzle makes perfect sense; if you look carefully, you'll always find a way to solve it with a combination of you and your partners' abilities.

Finally, there are some little extras that can really make a difference. The graphics are bright and colorful, and look great even today; they make even minor characters memorable. There are a few sidequests, such as delivering letters and collecting Star Fragments to earn new badges. And after every world you complete, you'll get to play a short interlude where you control Princess Peach. It's these bells and whistles that really make the game unique and fun.

Buy this game immediately. It may be on a last-gen system, but the masterful gameplay and pure fun are timeless.

its good!
I like this game. Its fun some times it gets a littel borring but i reccomond it. The bake rounds are lovely and pretty and some times you get to be princess peach!

Got Cheats and Hints Here
Ok, now seriously this game is da bomb. The enviroment is great. The Mario line just keeps getting better. The game is very challenging for first timers. However, once you beat it you can beat the game in half a day.
Here are some cheats for the game:
iN tOAD tOWN AFTER YOU get the super boots in boo's mansion, go to Merlon's house and spin jump in his house 3 times. The quick change badge will fall fro the ceiling. It allows you to change party members without taking up a turn.
On Huff'N'Puff, use Bow on ultra rank and her fan smack to do ten damage. Then switch back to mario and use Star Storm from Skolar. You'll kill him in about 4-5 turns.
Do not use Chet Rippo ( the big blue dude standing next to the other Item shop. He ups one stat but lowers the other 2.
On any boss or hard to beat person, use Watt she does 5 damage for 0 FP. She breaks the defense rule.
When you have to pick what Mario hates after chapter 3 in Bowser's castle, pick Magikoopa, Koopatrol, and Hammer Bros. They give you 5-8 star points apiece.
If you need help on dry Dry Desert, go to Ign.com and type in Paper Mario. It gives you a map and tons of hints. Also it has walkthroughs and more cheats.
Theanks for reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64)    3. N64    4. Role Playing Games (Game, rpg, rpgs)   

Fear Effect
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (27 February, 2000)
list price: $39.99
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Editorial Review

Despite its unforgiving difficulty, Fear Effect is an innovativecinematic adventure that serious gamers won't want to miss. Set in a dark,futuristic world, Fear Effect has players switching back and forthbetween its three anime-style protagonists. With a story that's filledwith plot twists and heaps of what the Entertainment Software Rating Board findsoffensive, this is far from kiddie fare.

Easily one of the most visually striking PlayStation titles, Fear Effectshines with Japanese-animation-inspired 3-D character graphics andfull-motion-video environments that allow for nearly seamless transitions between storysequences and gameplay. With the exception of restoring saves and changing CDs,there's virtually no game interruption.

Unfortunately, it's very easy to die in Fear Effect, which not onlywrecks the game's pacing, but can be really quite maddening. Many portions ofthe game are more frustrating than challenging, requiring players to die andreload their last saved game over and over until they get things just right.

And while Fear Effect's less-than-perfect controls admittedly do takesome getting used to, its real-time inventory system is just plain awkwardduring combat sequences. It's doubtful that professional mercenaries like theones you're playing would be fumbling about while changing or reloading weaponsin the heat of battle.

Despite its flaws, Fear Effect does manage to keep you hooked, and is oneof those games you just have to see through to its end. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Striking cinematic visuals
• Virtually no game interruptions
• Intriguing storyline and refreshingly mature content
• Fear Meter aspect adds new challenge

Cons:

• Can be more frustrating than challenging at times
• Awkward real-time inventory system
• Relatively short game length with little to no replay value
• May be unsuitable for younger players

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Reviews (62)

Good, but very, very frustrating
I got this from Gamestop, for $5.00 used.I kept wondering if it was good or bad.Well it breaks down like this:
Pros:
-Great Graphics
-Great voice acting
-nice selection of weapons
-excellent storyline
-has a bit of comedy in it(Like when hana takes her towel off in front of a soldier, and Deke snaps his kneck)
Cons:
-Puzzles are COMPLICATED(I died, and tried many times trying to get them right)
-The inventory system takes too long for me to get a weapon, so I died sometimes, trying to get my favorite weapon
-After you play it the first time, there's no real thrill to play it the second time, unless you're trying to get the best ending on hard.

I still play this game when I want to, it's just that it's just not the same like the first time I played it, cuz I didn't know what was going to happen(I didn't use a guide because I didn't want to ruin the suprise, and man it was a painful long jurney)If you like games like Silent Hill or Resident evilm I would definitly recomend this game, but rent it first.

peace

Amazing Game, Near Impossible at Times
Fear Effect as a whole is one the the funnest games I have ever played.You take the role of three characters: Hana, Glass and Deke.These characters are put into a Metal Gear Solid like environment, in that they have to sneek around some.Most of the time, though, you just have to mainly run and shoot your enemies.The enimies range from regular people to zombies from Hell.

The visuals in the game are done quite well, with a Anime characters and backdrop.Yet the controls might be tricky and hard to learn for some, if they haven't played Resident Evil.This amazing game, with the... pricetag from Amazon is a superb deal.But if you do not enjoy the gameplay of Metal Gear Solid or the controls of Resident Evil, I must say that you should stay away.

okay i agree with every body this is well this game is ahem
tha itself is quite fustrating and very hard if you dont have a stratigy guide you will end up taking tha game back and for getting aboutbut im a person that ganna tell about tha facts im not a opinioneer becouse it start drama so imma take it easy it can get hard if you dont have a stratigy guide for this gameand you realy have to pay attintion to this game in order for you to beat this hard game here are some tips so you can can beat tha game okay go to cheatplanet.com or gamewinners.com or gamerevolution or cheatcc.com for your stratigy and cheats for any game needs but go back into fear effect2retrohelix tha game should get lots of credits becouse it pretty darn good game i mean becouse its a challenge but the game can get very carried away with challenge but i all so think retro helix is one of those game many like others leave you with a goodfeelingg in side like yeah i accomplish somethingbut many people just doesent have thapatients to hang on to tha game it very good and very exciting and funny and fun but this game has a lot of gayness in it but with girl yes i said girls its realy crazy but it seems every one likes it but also it has a real good storyline in it tha game was game of the year last year guys come on tha games good im not telling you my oppinion becouse it not its just i like it but there is its pros and cons thoe you knew that was coming did ya pros good graphic good voice acting did you know that wendy lee plays tha voice of hana that same girl that played tha voice of fay valentine in cowboy bebop on adult swim listen to her the n go to you game fear effect i tell people fact noyt fiction im very in telligent and im single and looking for young girls 13 to 14 cuz im 14 oak that yall just joking but i would buy this game now cons is no replay value and it a fustrating game a two wrongs cant make no right on this game plus you die alot too
so get ready for that

graphics problely 9 becouse itpretty good graphics its show what playstation and eidos can do when thay put there heads to getther

gameplay... 8 becouse it can be better now i will put my oppinion in once and only once becouse look for best not worse

voice acting... 10 good i must say

should i buy.....up to youthats why we live in such a free country of america

thats my review see yaaa

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