Hey guys. I thought I'd make a general topic where anyone can post a game they've been thinking about buying, and people who have played it can post their thoughts--what's good about it, what's not so good, is it worth the money, etc.
For example, I've been considering buying the Nintendo DS game Hotel Dusk: Room 215 for a while now, and am not sure if it's worth buying a new copy or even playing at all. Can anyone recommend it?
I've never heard of it before, but here's IGN's review of it (http://www.ign.com/games/hotel-dusk-room-215/nds-827002). They gave it a 7.9/10. Which is their code for "good", but is only 0.1 points away from "great". So I suppose it's your choice depending on the price.
I think I already know the replies I'm gonna get, but I've been thinking about Professor Layton. Which is the best?
Start with the first is my recommendation, but unwound future is probably the best game.
...I thought you said Diabolical Box was your favorite?
It is, but Unwound Future is probably the best game (it's the most popular and is more polished than the others).
But yeah Diabolical Box is my favorite.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 24, 2013, 03:56:33 AMStart with the first is my recommendation, but unwound future is probably the best game.
Are they actually sequels of each other or is it like zelda where the games aren't connected?
The Neverhood.
So much The Neverhood.
Quote from: FireArrow on January 24, 2013, 07:03:45 PMAre they actually sequels of each other or is it like zelda where the games aren't connected?
There's definitely a chronological order, and you will probably miss little references here and there, but really each one is pretty much a standalone experience.
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This game. It's so addicting.
Obvious Layton, obvious Pokemon, OBVIOUS Dark Cloud 2. <3
Go play them. Now.
Hotel Dusk is really good, totally worth its current price. When I started to play it I wasn't really impressed but at some point I really got hooked. The puzzles aren't too tricky but they're very enjoyable. And it's visually nice looking, with those rotoscope animations.
Some really beautiful music too.
The sequel is also very good so you have to buy that too if you decide to try and like Hotel Dusk.
I have been keeping an eye on a DS game for a while. It's called 999 (9 people, 9 doors, 9 hours)
And it's like a puzzle and mystery game with alternate endings :P Love those kind of games
I know that game. It reminds me of the time when one of my friends brought a nintendo DS to school and asked me to beat the last level. So, I beat it. It took me an hour to do it. But the teacher saw it and it was confiscated for the rest of his life. ( I believe that guy is cursing me)
WHAT?! The teacher confiscated for the rest of his life? isnt that a little TOO cruel? I mean..it's usually till the end of the day, week or month!
But for the rest of his life? Poor guy TT^TT
Quote from: Pit0010 on January 25, 2013, 11:40:20 PMI have been keeping an eye on a DS game for a while. It's called 999 (9 people, 9 doors, 9 hours)
And it's like a puzzle and mystery game with alternate endings :P Love those kind of games
Nine Hours Nine Persons Nine Doors is the greatest game ever, and its sequel is even better.
Quote from: Pit0010 on January 25, 2013, 11:47:32 PMWHAT?! The teacher confiscated for the rest of his life? isnt that a little TOO cruel? I mean..it's usually till the end of the day, week or month!
But for the rest of his life? Poor guy TT^TT
My country is kind of cruel with those kind of stuff. And that time was 5th grade. My 5th grade teacher was mean. Expetually with Video games.
Quote from: wolf on January 25, 2013, 11:45:35 PMBut the teacher saw it and it was confiscated for the rest of his life. ( I believe that guy is cursing me)
Uhh, I'm pretty sure that's stealing in most countries.
wolf comes from north corea
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 26, 2013, 06:57:23 AMNine Hours Nine Persons Nine Doors is the greatest game ever, and its sequel is even better.
there's a sequel? what's it called?
Virtue's Last Reward: Zero Escape or something like that.
Virtue's Last Reward. The series is called Zero Escape... So technically the first game is "Zero Escape: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors" and the second is "Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward."
And the second is just amazing.
Are they both for DS?
First for DS, second for 3DS and PS Vita
HAhaha! Well then! I shall go get them!
....dang it...my holiday ends in 2 days! TT^TT
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 27, 2013, 07:10:08 AMVirtue's Last Reward. The series is called Zero Escape... So technically the first game is "Zero Escape: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors" and the second is "Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward."
And the second is just amazing.
Man, they might as well just call it Zero escape and Zero escape 2. That way, it will be a little bit easier to memorize the game title.
Well, the "Zero Escape" name wasn't created until the second one was made.
I just borrowed Virtue's Last Reward and can't wait to play it.
Can anyone recommend Sonic Generations? I've heard good stuff about it, but all the recent Sonic games have been quite a disappointments.
Ok so these are on my possibly-to-buy list:
Okami
999
Pheonix Wright: Ace Attorney
Am I missing anything? Also which one should I get first? I was going to get Harvest Moon for the 3ds but I'd rather wait until the price goes down a little. Maybe Pokemon Trozei, if anyone thinks its good enough?
999 gooooo
I like it much better than Phoenix Wright, but I love Phoenix Wright too. Phoenix Wright is a little more kiddish, similarly to Professor Layton, and as such is cute and funny, but 999 has a better story and you won't be able to quit playing it.
Can't say anything about Okami, never played it but I heard it's good.
Chuggaaconroy likes Okami. And Chuggaaconroy also likes EarthBound. So Okami must be good.
/faultylogic
That's a non-sequitur, Blueflower!!!
But with all seriousness, I've seen quite a bit of his Okamiden LP, which is the sequel to Okami for the DS, and it looks quite well-polished and designed very intricately. I may consider getting it one day.
But for now, I need to get Diabolical Box...
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I've been thinking of getting madworld, should I? I heard it's underrated and much better than brawl and galaxy.
These same people recommended me to the No More Heroes series, so it might be good.
My friend just gave me one of her old DS games called "Lux-Pain". Has anyone ever heard of it? I looked it up and the ratings are terrible, but I want to try it anyway.
I've been thinking of getting and playing TF2 for some time now. Some of my friends talk about it all the time, and there are thousands of mods for it such as freak fortress. Should I get it? And if I do, which class should I play?
Okay, Zelda fans... Zelda Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages are on sale for $5 each on the eShop for a week or so.... Are they good? Should I get them? And if so, which game should I get?
It's quite a deal-I'd jump on it if I were you. I've only played the oracle of seasons, so I can only truely vouch for that one. If you liked links awakening you'll enjoy this one. (Imo, LA is better, but hey, $5 for a Zelda game is quite a steal!-I bought them both!)
I got both. I still haven't touched them. :/
Get both of the Oracles. I'm biased since they're my favourite Zelda games, but even without that put into consideration, they're quality games that have good length and plenty of replay value, and I wouldn't want to miss out on the discounted offer (only reason I didn't buy them on the eShop is because I still have the originals).
If you do decide to get them though, I definitely recommend getting both. Each one is fairly different in terms of narrative and what kind of settings there are to explore, so I wouldn't be able to recommend one over the other if you just want to get one of them. And while I would consider them good games individually, the Linked storyline experience just makes them even better. So yeah, I recommend getting the full package with those games.
Xenoblade Chronicles. Omg. So good.
Slow, I'd recommend both. The bonuses from completing them both make for a really cool experience. I agree with Olimar that Link's Awakening is probably better, though. I need to sit down and buy all three :(
Spit, that game looks amazing. What's it like?
EDIT: Just downloaded Link's Awakening, Oracles of Seasons & Oracle of Ages :D
Xenoblade Chronicles is amazing!! I'd also recommend it. The environments are beautiful and massive, and exploring them is an incredible experience. It's easy to spend 100+ hours on one playthrough. Post any questions you have about and I'd be happy to answer them.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on June 09, 2013, 09:08:15 PMOkay, Zelda fans... Zelda Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages are on sale for $5 each on the eShop for a week or so.... Are they good? Should I get them? And if so, which game should I get?
You either get both or none of them (I think I prefer Seasons though). Really great games actually, and anyone that liked Link's Awakening should play them.
Bumpity bump-bump. I need some help guise:
I'm looking for a good multiplayer ds or 3ds RPG that supports multicard local play for up to four players. Something with customizable characters and isn't turn-based. (Something similar to Phantasy Star 0) Hack and slash, preferably. Any suggestions?
The first thing I think of is Spirit Tracks' multi player mode
I was thinking something a bit more optimized for multiplayer. Cooperative, preferably.
Quote from: Olimar12345 on April 19, 2014, 09:23:25 AMBumpity bump-bump. I need some help guise:
I'm looking for a good multiplayer ds or 3ds RPG that supports multicard local play for up to four players. Something with customizable characters and isn't turn-based. (Something similar to Phantasy Star 0) Hack and slash, preferably. Any suggestions?
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days is the first game that comes to mind for that description. Action RPG, hack-and-slash, 19 playable characters, the game features a unique customization gimmick (if you've played the MegaMan: Battle Network series, it's kind of like the Navi Customizer system in those games), and you can replay almost every level in the game in a co-operative multiplayer mode that supports up to 4 players.
Also heard that Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Ring of Fates was pretty good, but never tried it myself. Saw it for really cheap though where I'm from, like $5.
Also 358/2 Days has a flipping fantastic story
Thanks for the recommendations, guys. We've already done that KH game, so I'll check out the final fantasy one.
Kid Icarus: Uprising is one of the best RPGs for the 3DS.
Quote from: Waddle Bro on April 21, 2014, 10:21:13 AMKid Icarus: Uprising is one of the best RPGs for the 3DS.
^This.
it's not an rpg though
it's a third person shooter
I've never played a PMD game before, and I'm thinking about getting Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, is this the best game to start with?
Quote from: Olimar12345 on May 24, 2014, 04:39:28 PMI've never played a PMD game before, and I'm thinking about getting Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, is this the best game to start with?
There's a demo in the e-shop. Personally, I hated it. The pokemon element felt shoehorned into a dungeon crawler and all the tediously long conversations are unskippable.
If I didn't like the original paper mario, would I like 1000 year door?
Quote from: Olimar12345 on May 24, 2014, 04:39:28 PMI've never played a PMD game before, and I'm thinking about getting Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, is this the best game to start with?
No, don't play this one. It's the worst of the series imo. Red and Blue Rescue Team is a solid place to start, if you can still find a copy. But you wouldn't be missing out by starting off with Explorers of Sky.
Gates to Infinity is trash. Get Blue Rescue Team, then Explorers of Sky.
Gates to Infinity isn't a bad game but it is definitely the least good in the series. There's very limited content. If you can find it, either of the first two games (Blue/Red Rescue Team or Explorers of Sky) would be better to play, with Explorers of Sky being the best of the series. Also, don't bother with Explorers of Time/Darkness if you want my opinion.
Thanks for the recommendations, guys. I found a cheap Red Rescue Team that I'll get tomorrow. :J
The PMD games are excellent and have a special place in my heart. I really hope you'll enjoy them :D
If I played and liked SSF4, would I like Skullgirls?
^ I haven't played much of SF4 (waiting for Ultra), but Skullgirls is definitely fun. It's closer to the Marvel vs Capcom series than Street Fighter though, if you've played those games.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on May 24, 2014, 05:54:21 PMGates to Infinity isn't a bad game but it is definitely the least good in the series. There's very limited content. If you can find it, either of the first two games (Blue/Red Rescue Team or Explorers of Sky) would be better to play, with Explorers of Sky being the best of the series. Also, don't bother with Explorers of Time/Darkness if you want my opinion.
Agreed. I think the graphics and the whole move-upgrade system was a fantastic addition, but they were let down by a few things: 1. The storyline was very brief and quite simplistic, 2. There was literally no addition to the storyline after completing the game, 3. The text was so goddamn slow, and 4. You could only do one mission at a time. Sure, there's probably a few more, but those were the things that annoyed me the most. It was another one of those "could've been" titles. Hopefully they get it right when they plan to release another one. After all, I love that series! :)
I personally liked PMD Blue just because it was one of the first, and PMD Darkness for the music.
Any games you guys can recommend for N64, Wii, and Wii U?
Here's my wishlist:
Mario Party for N64
Mario Party 2 for N64
Mario Party 3 for N64
Donkey Kong 64 for N64
Mario Tennis for N64
Banjo-Kazooie for N64
Kirby 64 for N64
Yoshi's Story for N64
Super Mario Galaxy for Wii
Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Wii
Kirby's Epic Yarn for Wii
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for Wii
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii
Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze for Wii U
Wii Party U for Wii U
New Super Mario Bros. U for Wii U
Legend of Zelda: Wind Wakar for Wii U
Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors for Wii U (2015)
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for Wii U (2015)
This month, Kid Icarus for NES (the 3D Classics edition) is available on Club Nintendo. Should I use my coins? I'm wondering if anyone has played that game, either the original or the 3D classics version, and whether it's worth checking out or not.
Hmm I watched my friend play a bit of it, but I dunno if I can give a valid answer just on that. I mean it looks fun, but only if you really want it you should get it.
Quote from: mariolegofan on July 08, 2014, 11:24:25 AMSuper Mario Galaxy for Wii
Legend of Zelda: Wind Wakar for Wii U
Both are highly recommended by me. Mario Galaxy was regarded (and still is by some) to be the last great mario game, that is until 3D world was released. But it's still not as good as Galaxy.
And, while Wind Wak
er is fundamentally flawed, it is still a masterpiece.
Quote from: maelstrom. on July 08, 2014, 11:42:52 AMBoth are highly recommended by me. Mario Galaxy was regarded (and still is by some) to be the last great mario game, that is until 3D world was released. But it's still not as good as Galaxy.
And, while Wind Waker is fundamentally flawed, it is still a masterpiece.
Haha! Ok.
Still think 3D World is better than Galaxy :P
Super Mario 3D World and the Super Mario Galaxy series are about on equal footing. I think the superior graphics and excellent multiplayer of 3D World even give it an edge over Galaxy. I don't know what this crap is about Galaxy being the "last great Mario game," lmao. Forget SMG2 being even better than the first; even disregarding the excellent New Super Mario Bros. series, 3D Land for 3DS was amazing.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on July 08, 2014, 12:24:48 PMThis "last great Mario game," lmao.
Yeah, dont get that. Galaxy 2 was pretty sweet. 3D Land, 3D World, and MKart8 were Awesome!
I didn't say I still thought it was the "last great Mario game." I felt (and know others that agree with me) that Galaxy 2 just didn't have the same sense of originality or even a sense of discovery and awe similar to the original. The world map stopped it from feeling open and limitless, like the original. I love 3D World, but hated 3D land. It just felt like the combination of 2D and 3D elements just didn't work. Not to mention the difficulty: It commonly was way to easy, or way to hard, with just a few levels being right on. Lastly, MK games don't really count towards what I was saying.
Quote from: maelstrom. on July 08, 2014, 12:48:01 PMI didn't say I still thought it was the "last great Mario game." I felt (and know others that agree with me) that Galaxy 2 just didn't have the same sense of originality or even a sense of discovery and awe similar to the original. The world map stopped it from feeling open and limitless, like the original. I love 3D World, but hated 3D land. It just felt like the combination of 2D and 3D elements just didn't work. Not to mention the difficulty: It commonly was way to easy, or way to hard, with just a few levels being right on. Lastly, MK games don't really count towards what I was saying.
Haha, yeah, 3d World was better than 3D Land by far and I gues SMGalaxy 1 is better than 2...but by a bit :P
Mario is awesome end of conversation B)
Hey does anyone know if the "Tales of" games are worth playing? Ive always been interested in this series but not sure if they were fun to play.
I've heard they're good, but never played one.
From this list of JRPGs, Which should I get next?
Radiant Historia
Xenoblade Chronicles
Fire Emblem (GBA) (or hope it comes out on VC)
Something from the Ys series (all steam games are 75% off until the store updates tomorrow)
Golden Sun (VC)
Earthbound
or another non M-rated JRPG along those lines that happens to be incredible. (got a 3DS, GBA, Wii U, PC
Of the ones you listed, EarthBound is the only one I can vouch for, and it's excellent. I should probably go back and finish it. Why don't you want to play anything M-rated though?
I'd also say get EarthBound, its very fun and enjoyable.
Get EarthBound. ;)
What's Earthbound like?
Sheer perfection
Quote from: SlowPokemon on July 11, 2014, 07:17:50 AMWhy don't you want to play anything M-rated though?
My mom would kill me. I have 3 younger siblings, so the rules are a little more strict.
Quote from: InfinitySoul on July 11, 2014, 07:41:09 AMBasically that
Soul, I think we shall get along swimmingly. :D
Quote from: maelstrom. on July 11, 2014, 06:50:10 AMI've heard they're good, but never played one.
From this list of JRPGs, Which should I get next?
Xenoblade Chronicles
Fire Emblem (GBA) (or hope it comes out on VC)
All the games on your list are great choices, but if you actually do have access to either of these at reasonable prices, I would prioritize these since they're rare/expensive from what I've found.
I honestly can't recommend one game over the rest, just because they're all wonderful experiences for different reasons.
Oh, I would also recommend the World Ends with You for DS if you haven't played it yet. There's an iOS port too in HD, but I prefer the DS version since the most unique thing about the battle system (playing as two different characters on two different screens) was removed and tweaked in the iOS version.
What should I expect to pay for the rarer ones?
Quote from: maelstrom. on July 11, 2014, 09:05:36 AMWhat should I expect to pay for the rarer ones?
Well for Earthbound, you have several options
1.Pay 100+ for a SNES copy
2.Buy it for $10 on the Wiiu
3.Emulate it
Whatever the option you pick, you must play it!!! :P
Besides Earthbound. I have a Wii U, btw. I meant Xenoblade, Radiant Historia, and TWEWY
Oh okay, well you can get Xenoblade at gamestop for 45 bucks, Radiant Historia is about 30 bucks on amazon, and TWEWY is about 30 bucks aswell on amazon
Might pick up one or two on ebay.
Quote from: maelstrom. on July 11, 2014, 07:46:30 AMMy mom would kill me. I have 3 younger siblings, so the rules are a little more strict.
Me too. Got 2 younger brothers.
Only M-Rated games I've played are "Call of Duty: Black Ops" and "Conker's Bad Fur Day"
As long as there isn't porn, bad language, or sexual "crap", I can play any game I want....
By the way, I only played Conker's Bad Fur Day for a little bit. I thought it was stupid and dumb...
Also, the only PC that can run any sort of game well is in the main room. And my mom has a very large aversion to shooting people. And blood. And gore. It gets a little annoying sometimes, but I'd just rather play JRPGs than FPS gore-fests.