Random Gaming Thoughts

[bryan_65]

I never got the OoT hype myself, honestly. It's vastly inferior when compared to the likes of Link to the Past or even the original Zelda.

Seconded, but maybe this convo should head toward the unpopular opinion thread.

I think it's one of the best 64 games out there but not at all close to the best in the series. I think the same thing about ff7.

This is the only Zelda I like. I did play and beat the first one, but OoT was just at the right time and place in my life for me to fall in love with it. If only I had the time to revisit that game someday.

[Nemoide]

I always liked Zelda 2 the most out of all the 2D games; I didn't really care too much about the original or Link to the Past. And my overall favorite is Wind Waker. SO YEAH, MY VIEWS ON THE SERIES ARE PRETTY UNCONVENTIONAL. I definitely don't consider myself a "Zelda fan" even though I've played a lot of them and have had fun with them.

But I thought OoT was pretty solid. It has its flaws but it also has a lot of really neat stuff. I liked how it expanded on the world, introducing a wider variety of NPCs and more complex story than had ever been in a previous Zelda game. While there are elements of the gameplay that are flawed, I think it holds up pretty well for a 3D game from the 90s.

It didn't really blow me away or anything, but neither did the earlier ones. Maybe they would have if I played them when they were new.

[Luke]

*Turns on Zen mode*

It's not the game brah, it's the experience. If you can not be solid snake while playing as solid snake, or not be the cool spot while being spot on, you are missing the point.

Games are like life, as they are what you make of them. I think MGS and Twin Snakes are phenomenal as for 1) I played them with one of my best friends ever, and 2) Thought they were incredible games.

Movies, games, art, etc...The question is "Did the final product achieve what it was meant to achieve?". GS did, and in spades.

NBA JAM is pretty terrible as far as b-ball games go (and a ton of fun) but it set out to be an arcade two on two baller game that worked perfectly.Mission accomplished.

[MrPopo]

NBA JAM is pretty terrible as far as b-ball games go (and a ton of fun) but it set out to be an arcade two on two baller game that worked perfectly.Mission accomplished.

Plus the Bulls were amazing in it.

[KalessinDB]

NBA JAM is pretty terrible as far as b-ball games go (and a ton of fun) but it set out to be an arcade two on two baller game that worked perfectly.Mission accomplished.

Spoilered to avoid offending any of our gentler souls

He's on fucking fire!!

I got myself a repro copy of the XXX Edition of NBA Jam and let me tell you, the ridiculousness added by the announcer screaming things like that is just fantastic

[MrPopo]

Terminal Velocity's third act really amps up things. Stuff does more damage and is better at targeting you.

[BogusMeatFactory]

NBA JAM is pretty terrible as far as b-ball games go (and a ton of fun) but it set out to be an arcade two on two baller game that worked perfectly.Mission accomplished.

Not as good as Arch Rivals!

[Luke]

Plus the Bulls were amazing in it.

Even though the Bulls are my favorite team, there is better team than the Charlotte Hornets in NBA JAM.

Not as good as Arch Rivals!

From the back of the Arch Rivals box:

"The real arcade action between the Arch Rivals is really hot, 'cause tonight there are no fouls!

WHAT?! NO FOULS?

That's right. No Fouls! This is basketball where breaking the rules is part of the rules! If you can't block a shot-knock your opponents block off. If you can't steal the ball-steal his shorts!"

Oh 90's, how I miss thee.

[RCBH928]

So ICO turns out to be a huge disappointment. Since I got back in videogames in late 2006 I always read about this super game. Its just a showcase for the ps2. The controls are frustrating, the shadows are irritating, and the princesses is retarded. Only the setting is kind of unique, there isn't much story halfway through the game.

Why is it always connected to Shadow of the Colossus?

Metal Gear Solid 4? Laughably bad. Both as a movie and as a "game."

I don't like long cut-scenes but its better than sitting and reading walls of texts in a jRPG in my opinion. At least you can enjoy the graphics.

[BogusMeatFactory]

So ICO turns out to be a huge disappointment. Since I got back in videogames in late 2006 I always read about this super game. Its just a showcase for the ps2. The controls are frustrating, the shadows are irritating, and the princesses is retarded. Only the setting is kind of unique, there isn't much story halfway through the game.

Why is it always connected to Shadow of the Colossus?

I don't even know how to answer this... wow.