HappyMaskSlsman
Smilus Creepus
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- Jan 17, 2011
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Hello, Zelda Dungeon Community! Some of you are likely aware that I joined this site only several weeks ago. However do to time constraints, my number of posts has been severely limited. In any event, I’ve been working on several discussion articles, and look forward to posting them soon. In any case, I managed to, (merely because I had to post something), type up a quick article. It is more of a top ten sort of thing, meaning it is not very in depth, though I hope you enjoy it. The article in itself is as follows.
(I was never a fan of writing top tens…)
I have always been a fan of playing old games. In gaming, I tend to follow a “the older the better” philosophy, and it has proven true on countless occasions. This is a truth acknowledged by many gamers, which is one of the reasons why many a classic series has been able to succeed against newer titles, often doing much better. Still, there remain those players new to a series, or even genre, who wish to play the video games renowned by gamers. Yes, the classic emulator approach is often taken, as well as simply buying the older system, or ports of the old games to newer platforms. Still, for the more casual gamer, these options seem a significant amount of effort. With this in mind, Nintendo has managed to reach out to gamers everywhere with it’s “virtual console”, allowing games from past systems to be accessed by anyone (and at a decent price). I am quite impressed with the number of games up for download at present, though I have only downloaded a few titles, as I prefer to play them on the system for which they were intended. In any event, here is a list of the “Top Ten Games Nintendo Should Put Up For Download On It’s Virtual Console” (a mouthful, I know), that I think would be highly successful. Whatever the reason that they cannot/have not been put up, it would seem to be a wise decision to make these available. (This is only going from games I have played.)
(Correct me if any of these are up since last time I checked.)
10. Metal Gear (NES)
“I feel asleep.” I’ve found that the more I reference this, the less people seem to know what I am quoting. Metal Gear in itself is a successful franchise (as we’ve seen, note “Snake Eater 3D”...), though, surprisingly, not many modern gamers have bothered to play the game that started the franchise. If not to suit longtime fans, Metal Gear at least deserves to be thrown up on the downloadable for it purely being a fun and addicting game.
9. Banjo Kazooie (N64)
I can remember when first I played this comic tale. Such a classic is a staple to anyone wanting to get the full “Nintendo 64 experience” (if you’ll excuse my making up of the term). This masterpiece by Rare is both humorous and plain entertaining.
8. Pokemon Stadium (N64)
Come on Nintendo! Plenty of Pokemon fans truly do not know what they’re missing. Yes, I have full access to the game, but truly feel that it would be a success in terms of number of downloads. The game kicked off the 3D Pokemon battle concept that plays itself out to this day. Not only is the multiplayer pure entertainment, but also an intense challenge against friends. However, if one does not have a live opponent with them, the single player modes provide a surprisingly difficult challenge lacked by many of the modern console games (*coughs*GaleofDarkness*coughs*). Curse you Sand Attack! Seriously, how’d Pokemon: Puzzle League beat this to the Virtual Console?
7. Resident Evil 2 (N64)
The good old days of survival horror! I remember when using bullets was always a massive decision, if you were even given bullets at all. I take it you’re all gamers. Need I truly tell you why this game needs to be put up immediately?
6. Fire Emblem (NES)
“Fire What? Oh! That game with… uh…. Marth, right?” I’ve heard this in various forms way to often. Yes, this game has gotten a DS remake, but, being a massive Fire Emblem fan, I would love to see this classic on the Virtual Console.
5. Clock Tower (Snes)
I’ve only played this Japanese release only game recently, and it can provide scares unrivaled. I’m getting relatively lazy right now, so feel free to look this one up. Nintendo hasn’t done much for horror fans in a while, and this survival horror would surely be a success. Why is it that the more pixilated games are always more disturbing.
4. Donkey Kong 64 (N64)
Another masterpiece by Rare which inexplicably has not shown up for download on the Wii. A great adventure, it is certainly a must play.
3. GoldenEye 007 (N64)
There are three ways you can instantly satisfy me with a First Person Shooter. First, you can have my play Crysis on a gaming computer with graphical settings turned up all the way (yes, I’m a PC supremacist, though more of that in a future article). Second, you can play me online in Conduit with a group of friends (not Explosive matches, though…. Please…. Way too many of those these days.). Third, (and the most effective way to get an 11/10 gaming experience), you can put me in a room with a group of friends with an N64, GoldenEye 007, and a four controllers. Yes, I did just finish playing a Golden Eye multiplayer match before writing this. Seriously, a remake, and Nintendo doesn’t throw the original out to be played? Imagine it. The old days… reborn.
2. Final Fantasy VI/III (Snes)
We’ve seen IV already released on VC, as well as a DS remake (still the best game I’ve played on DS). They’re edging ever closer to reaching this legendary title.
1. Earthbound (Snes)
We’re waiting. Enough said.
This list could go on forever, and I apologize for writing so little. In any event…
What games do you wish to see on VC, and would you download them? Do you agree/disagree with any of these? Why? Please reply.
Hello, Zelda Dungeon Community! Some of you are likely aware that I joined this site only several weeks ago. However do to time constraints, my number of posts has been severely limited. In any event, I’ve been working on several discussion articles, and look forward to posting them soon. In any case, I managed to, (merely because I had to post something), type up a quick article. It is more of a top ten sort of thing, meaning it is not very in depth, though I hope you enjoy it. The article in itself is as follows.
(I was never a fan of writing top tens…)
I have always been a fan of playing old games. In gaming, I tend to follow a “the older the better” philosophy, and it has proven true on countless occasions. This is a truth acknowledged by many gamers, which is one of the reasons why many a classic series has been able to succeed against newer titles, often doing much better. Still, there remain those players new to a series, or even genre, who wish to play the video games renowned by gamers. Yes, the classic emulator approach is often taken, as well as simply buying the older system, or ports of the old games to newer platforms. Still, for the more casual gamer, these options seem a significant amount of effort. With this in mind, Nintendo has managed to reach out to gamers everywhere with it’s “virtual console”, allowing games from past systems to be accessed by anyone (and at a decent price). I am quite impressed with the number of games up for download at present, though I have only downloaded a few titles, as I prefer to play them on the system for which they were intended. In any event, here is a list of the “Top Ten Games Nintendo Should Put Up For Download On It’s Virtual Console” (a mouthful, I know), that I think would be highly successful. Whatever the reason that they cannot/have not been put up, it would seem to be a wise decision to make these available. (This is only going from games I have played.)
(Correct me if any of these are up since last time I checked.)
10. Metal Gear (NES)
“I feel asleep.” I’ve found that the more I reference this, the less people seem to know what I am quoting. Metal Gear in itself is a successful franchise (as we’ve seen, note “Snake Eater 3D”...), though, surprisingly, not many modern gamers have bothered to play the game that started the franchise. If not to suit longtime fans, Metal Gear at least deserves to be thrown up on the downloadable for it purely being a fun and addicting game.
9. Banjo Kazooie (N64)
I can remember when first I played this comic tale. Such a classic is a staple to anyone wanting to get the full “Nintendo 64 experience” (if you’ll excuse my making up of the term). This masterpiece by Rare is both humorous and plain entertaining.
8. Pokemon Stadium (N64)
Come on Nintendo! Plenty of Pokemon fans truly do not know what they’re missing. Yes, I have full access to the game, but truly feel that it would be a success in terms of number of downloads. The game kicked off the 3D Pokemon battle concept that plays itself out to this day. Not only is the multiplayer pure entertainment, but also an intense challenge against friends. However, if one does not have a live opponent with them, the single player modes provide a surprisingly difficult challenge lacked by many of the modern console games (*coughs*GaleofDarkness*coughs*). Curse you Sand Attack! Seriously, how’d Pokemon: Puzzle League beat this to the Virtual Console?
7. Resident Evil 2 (N64)
The good old days of survival horror! I remember when using bullets was always a massive decision, if you were even given bullets at all. I take it you’re all gamers. Need I truly tell you why this game needs to be put up immediately?
6. Fire Emblem (NES)
“Fire What? Oh! That game with… uh…. Marth, right?” I’ve heard this in various forms way to often. Yes, this game has gotten a DS remake, but, being a massive Fire Emblem fan, I would love to see this classic on the Virtual Console.
5. Clock Tower (Snes)
I’ve only played this Japanese release only game recently, and it can provide scares unrivaled. I’m getting relatively lazy right now, so feel free to look this one up. Nintendo hasn’t done much for horror fans in a while, and this survival horror would surely be a success. Why is it that the more pixilated games are always more disturbing.
4. Donkey Kong 64 (N64)
Another masterpiece by Rare which inexplicably has not shown up for download on the Wii. A great adventure, it is certainly a must play.
3. GoldenEye 007 (N64)
There are three ways you can instantly satisfy me with a First Person Shooter. First, you can have my play Crysis on a gaming computer with graphical settings turned up all the way (yes, I’m a PC supremacist, though more of that in a future article). Second, you can play me online in Conduit with a group of friends (not Explosive matches, though…. Please…. Way too many of those these days.). Third, (and the most effective way to get an 11/10 gaming experience), you can put me in a room with a group of friends with an N64, GoldenEye 007, and a four controllers. Yes, I did just finish playing a Golden Eye multiplayer match before writing this. Seriously, a remake, and Nintendo doesn’t throw the original out to be played? Imagine it. The old days… reborn.
2. Final Fantasy VI/III (Snes)
We’ve seen IV already released on VC, as well as a DS remake (still the best game I’ve played on DS). They’re edging ever closer to reaching this legendary title.
1. Earthbound (Snes)
We’re waiting. Enough said.
This list could go on forever, and I apologize for writing so little. In any event…
What games do you wish to see on VC, and would you download them? Do you agree/disagree with any of these? Why? Please reply.