Snickerd00dle's Summer Challenge 2012 - how is it going?

[noiseredux]

I'm totally up for playing Jet Set Radio Future. I'll have to pick up a copy, but that's no big deal.

cool. I tried it for like 5 mins, so just let me know whenever you end up grabbing it and I'll try to work on it around the same time you are.

[dsheinem]

I just played OOT a little bit longer and - ugh - would there be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth if I were to get rid of it from my list? I think I have too many RPGs on my list (I know, Zelda isn't an RPG ) and my time with OOT has already made me consider parting with all the 3D Zelda games I own

I am also going to replace SMB3 because even though I have never beaten it, I have played quite a bit of it over the years and so it kind of falls outside the intent of the challenge for me...

I am debating replacing them with two of these:

-Gauntlet (NES) - I believe this can be "beaten" unlike the arcade version
-Capcom vs SNK 2 EO - A GCN game that I never have beaten in arcade mode or really spent much time with
-Power Stone - I am debating playing this one via the PSP Power Stone collection (which I can play on my Vita) - is that viable?
-Lethal Enforcers II (PS1) - becasue I played the first one many many times but this one only a few (and never through to the end)
- Virtua Cop II (SAT) - same as above...
- The Last Blade 2 (DC) - because I have no fighting games on my original list and this is supposed to be excellent. Might play Garou instead, if people can make a convincing argument (as I don't generally care for the FF series as much as most other SNK fighters)
- Wing Commander (PC) - because I have never played any of these

Also, I think I am going to get started with Diablo II today or tomorrow. I have played Diablo III as both a Demon Hunter and a Wizard (and preferred the latter). Any class suggestions or other general tips since I am moving "backwards" in the series?

[SpaceBooger]

I'm totally up for playing Jet Set Radio Future. I'll have to pick up a copy, but that's no big deal.

cool. I tried it for like 5 mins, so just let me know whenever you end up grabbing it and I'll try to work on it around the same time you are.

I'll have an xbox by the end of the week, but I already have the game. If you guys wait until next week I'll join in on that game too.
I still need to beat the original one a well.

[noiseredux]

@Dave... finally someone else hears me on OOT. Though don't get rid of Wind Waker without giving it a fair shot. I love that game.

You should think about Capcom Vs SNK 2, as it's truly great and has an excellent roster. I think I'd probably say I like CVS games more than the MVC games honestly. They have more of a SF Alpha feel to them I'd say.

Also, Garou is surprisingly good. Though the roster is really small. I will say it's probably the best FF game I've played. But if you're not a fan of the series at all, then I don't know if it would change yr mind. Maybe go with CVS2.

@SB: sure I'm in no rush. Cthulhu Saves the World has been very time consuming anyway.

[dsheinem]

You should think about Capcom Vs SNK 2, as it's truly great and has an excellent roster.

I think this is my top choice for a fighter, but I have heard great things about The Last Blade 2 also. Anyone who is very familiar with both have an opinion?

@Noise If I go with CvS2, what do you think I should choose for the second game?

[noiseredux]

can't speak for Last Blade, but I stand by CVS2 being one of the best of the Capcom crossovers out there. And definitely a bit sadly overshadowed by the MVC games.

If you pick CVS2, I'd go with one of the two light gun games as your second pick.

[dsheinem]

I'd go with one of the two light gun games as your second pick.

The thing is I already have Time Crisis on my list, so I am not sure if I should just stick with it, add a second light gun game, or (less likely) swap it out.

[noiseredux]

oh I missed that you already have a light gun game. Yeah I don't really have a pick for you then. Just pick something from my list instead

[dsheinem]

Just pick something from my list instead

-Cthulhu I may play with you but not as a summer challenge game (since it doesn't really count )

-I've played X-Men, Daytona, Vice City, SOTN, (some of) Ninja Gaiden Black, and Sonic Adventure (the last of which is horrible)

- I can't get into the Jet Set games. I am not very interested in IP since I didn't like Heavy Rain.

-Garou is a possibility, but I haven''t heard a good argument for it against CvS2 or Last Blade 2...

tldr: your list sucks. Remember when we had a lot of crossover? OIFORGOTURUINEDTHAT

[noiseredux]

why doesn't Cthulhu count?

Yeah, don't pick Garou over CVS2... I'm enjoying Garou a lot, but CVS2 is the better game.

Ninja Gaiden should be yr style. How much of it did you play?