DMan_AA
1998
This game is incredibly unique. I've never played anything quite like it. I was having fun at first but the game's stiff controls quickly became an active nuisance. The game is too jank to actually get any real fun and the CPU has some crazy rubber banding issues. Really wish I liked this ugly thing more cause it honestly is a unique racing/platformer hybrid.
2023
PEAK. FICTION. CLIVE IS HIIIIIIIIIIIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Short review: Peak fiction now easily accessible to literally everyone. Play this if you like very good video games.
Long review: I’ve been a fan of Ghost Trick since its original Nintendo DS release in 2011. For years I have sung its praises consistently, begging and forcing everyone I know to play it (I would even lend my copy to real life friends so they wouldn't have an excuse not to) time and time again. I always held out hope that the game would one day return and get a second chance. I even signed a petition by the original composer a few years back, asking Capcom to please consider a re-release. Since then I thought it would be a pipe dream and that it would never happen.
I'm glad I was wrong.
Not only did Capcom bring back Ghost Trick, but they managed to go above and beyond and give it the highest quality remaster they could have possibly done. The game now runs at a smooth 60fps and both the character models and background got a major facelift. The game was always impressive on the DS, but now it gets to truly show its original vision uncompromised of any technical limitations. They even made brand new arrangements for the entire soundtrack while also maintaining the original music, giving the option for old fans to stick with what they know and new fans a more modern take on the already incredible music.
The story remains as perfect as I remembered it. Shu Takumi showed that he is a very capable writer with the original Ace Attorney trilogy, but with Ghost Trick he proved that he is an absolute genius mystery story teller. I refuse to go any further in regards to the story, as it is the game’s biggest strength, just know that I consider this to be the greatest piece of story telling in the medium known as Video Games. I love Ace Attorney, I love Zero Escape, I love so many games with incredible plots and endearing characters. Ghost Trick beats them all in my eyes. Anyone who loves this game will tell you that they hold its story in very high regard and with good reason. The less you know about it, the better.
Seeing as the game was once ported over to mobile, I had no worry in regards to how they would translate the original’s heavy use of the DS’s touch screen to just a single screen. While a stylus will always make this game a bit smoother to play, using a controller works just fine and the it takes no time to get used to the way it plays.
Like I said at the start of this review, Ghost Trick means the world to me. I had very high hopes for this Remaster and I am eternally grateful to Shu Takumi and the rest of the Ghost Trick team for giving this incredible game another lease on life. If you read this review and haven’t played this game, please do so on your platform of choice. This is THE definitive way to experience what Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective has to offer. Don’t miss out on an experience that will change your life.
I love you, Ghost Trick. 5 out of 5 Stars.
Long review: I’ve been a fan of Ghost Trick since its original Nintendo DS release in 2011. For years I have sung its praises consistently, begging and forcing everyone I know to play it (I would even lend my copy to real life friends so they wouldn't have an excuse not to) time and time again. I always held out hope that the game would one day return and get a second chance. I even signed a petition by the original composer a few years back, asking Capcom to please consider a re-release. Since then I thought it would be a pipe dream and that it would never happen.
I'm glad I was wrong.
Not only did Capcom bring back Ghost Trick, but they managed to go above and beyond and give it the highest quality remaster they could have possibly done. The game now runs at a smooth 60fps and both the character models and background got a major facelift. The game was always impressive on the DS, but now it gets to truly show its original vision uncompromised of any technical limitations. They even made brand new arrangements for the entire soundtrack while also maintaining the original music, giving the option for old fans to stick with what they know and new fans a more modern take on the already incredible music.
The story remains as perfect as I remembered it. Shu Takumi showed that he is a very capable writer with the original Ace Attorney trilogy, but with Ghost Trick he proved that he is an absolute genius mystery story teller. I refuse to go any further in regards to the story, as it is the game’s biggest strength, just know that I consider this to be the greatest piece of story telling in the medium known as Video Games. I love Ace Attorney, I love Zero Escape, I love so many games with incredible plots and endearing characters. Ghost Trick beats them all in my eyes. Anyone who loves this game will tell you that they hold its story in very high regard and with good reason. The less you know about it, the better.
Seeing as the game was once ported over to mobile, I had no worry in regards to how they would translate the original’s heavy use of the DS’s touch screen to just a single screen. While a stylus will always make this game a bit smoother to play, using a controller works just fine and the it takes no time to get used to the way it plays.
Like I said at the start of this review, Ghost Trick means the world to me. I had very high hopes for this Remaster and I am eternally grateful to Shu Takumi and the rest of the Ghost Trick team for giving this incredible game another lease on life. If you read this review and haven’t played this game, please do so on your platform of choice. This is THE definitive way to experience what Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective has to offer. Don’t miss out on an experience that will change your life.
I love you, Ghost Trick. 5 out of 5 Stars.
I feel like I'm having a stroke when playing this. Get boko'd.
2006
Played with the Rhythm Heaven Silver fan translation patch.
Rhythm Heaven has been a favorite series of mine ever since I played the DS game back when it first came out, so I was excited to finally see where it all began. It's a solid start but man this game very strict with how many times you can mess up during a song. The series isn't particularly 'easy' (anyone who has gone for a full perfect run can tell you this) but this one is just brutal. I don't think any of the songs are impossible but you will most likely end up retrying a few times on some of the later ones.
The presentation is very simple and yet its charm still holds up a decade and a half later. Ko Takeuchi's art style has come a long way, but I feel like the game captures it pretty well despite the GBA's limitations.
The game's strongest strength, however, is the music. I'm happy that Tsunku has been able to consistently put out bangers for every single entry in the series since the very beginning. The Bon Odori was definitely my favorite out of this game and I hope they bring it back in the future.
It's unfortunate that Nintendo never localized this one, but hopefully its limited language barrier will convince them to at least put it out on the GBA Switch Online app someday. Nevertheless, I'm happy I was finally able to cover the one blind spot I had as a series fan. Definitely recommend checking this and the rest of the series out!
Rhythm Heaven has been a favorite series of mine ever since I played the DS game back when it first came out, so I was excited to finally see where it all began. It's a solid start but man this game very strict with how many times you can mess up during a song. The series isn't particularly 'easy' (anyone who has gone for a full perfect run can tell you this) but this one is just brutal. I don't think any of the songs are impossible but you will most likely end up retrying a few times on some of the later ones.
The presentation is very simple and yet its charm still holds up a decade and a half later. Ko Takeuchi's art style has come a long way, but I feel like the game captures it pretty well despite the GBA's limitations.
The game's strongest strength, however, is the music. I'm happy that Tsunku has been able to consistently put out bangers for every single entry in the series since the very beginning. The Bon Odori was definitely my favorite out of this game and I hope they bring it back in the future.
It's unfortunate that Nintendo never localized this one, but hopefully its limited language barrier will convince them to at least put it out on the GBA Switch Online app someday. Nevertheless, I'm happy I was finally able to cover the one blind spot I had as a series fan. Definitely recommend checking this and the rest of the series out!
2007
It's the same addicting and brilliant gameplay of Panel de Pon but without any of the charm. It's very sleek but I wish it had more personality. Still a solid way to get in on some Panel de Pon action though.
2022
I will admit that from the initial trailers and gameplay showings, I had no faith that this would be good. I was certain we would be in for another mediocre to bad Sonic game and was fully prepared to accept that reality.
Then I realized that I kept saying to myself "Oh! How do I get there?" with childlike-wonder multiple times in the first world and then I knew that I was wrong. Definitely my favorite 3D Sonic since Generations. I genuinely hope they use this as a foundation for the future of the series.
Then I realized that I kept saying to myself "Oh! How do I get there?" with childlike-wonder multiple times in the first world and then I knew that I was wrong. Definitely my favorite 3D Sonic since Generations. I genuinely hope they use this as a foundation for the future of the series.
To get it out of the way: Yes, the netcode sucks. Delay based netcode in 2022 is an insane move and I don't blame anyone who skips this game because of it, it is a smart and valid decision. If you mainly play fighting games online and that's all you care about, don't even think about getting this game. It will be a waste of your time and money.
I love this game. I was a big fan of the original PS3 release years ago and this remaster improved upon it so much that I can actually enjoy this as a fighting game fan now as well. They removed the dull story and garbage campaign modes in favor of the All-Star Battle mode which makes unlocking costumes/colors/misc gallery items much easier and less stressful. ASB Mode isn't amazing but it is a significant step up from the modes it replaces.
The new characters are all very interesting in varied but the changes to mechanics is where my praises for this game really shine. Learning combos with this roster is incredibly fun and the experimentation is something else. I'm lucky enough to have an active group of offline friends to play with and it is a blast to play offline, especially if your group is full of JoJo fans.
The game has been out for less than a month at the time of this review and I already have more than 40+ hours put into this. I can't stop hopping back on and beating ass with my Kira in the terrible online mode and unlocking more costumes that warm my JoJo-loving fanboy heart. If you have an offline scene and/or you are a fan of this series, you owe it to yourself to give this a spin.
I love this game. I was a big fan of the original PS3 release years ago and this remaster improved upon it so much that I can actually enjoy this as a fighting game fan now as well. They removed the dull story and garbage campaign modes in favor of the All-Star Battle mode which makes unlocking costumes/colors/misc gallery items much easier and less stressful. ASB Mode isn't amazing but it is a significant step up from the modes it replaces.
The new characters are all very interesting in varied but the changes to mechanics is where my praises for this game really shine. Learning combos with this roster is incredibly fun and the experimentation is something else. I'm lucky enough to have an active group of offline friends to play with and it is a blast to play offline, especially if your group is full of JoJo fans.
The game has been out for less than a month at the time of this review and I already have more than 40+ hours put into this. I can't stop hopping back on and beating ass with my Kira in the terrible online mode and unlocking more costumes that warm my JoJo-loving fanboy heart. If you have an offline scene and/or you are a fan of this series, you owe it to yourself to give this a spin.
2009
Easily one of the best games on the Wii. The characters are so full of life thanks to Next Level Games' awesome use of expression. I hope we get a new entry some day.
The nostalgia I have for this one is insane. Twisted is my favorite WarioWare, but this one comes pretty damn close. One of the very few games that my older brother and sister played with me growing up.
2003
My favorite 2D F-Zero game. It has Dream Chaser in it.
Underrated as hell. Wish it got a port or a sequel but I'm glad that it even got localized to begin with. Frank West's voice in this is really campy and weird but I love it.
2018
This is probably one of the most stressful games I've ever played. I played it with two of my best friends and if we weren't so close to begin with, this game probably would've broken us apart forever. Fun time all around!
Addam is my GOAT
2005
This is the worst Kirby game ever. The controls aren't intuitive at all and I hate how the bosses are just mini-games with the exception of the final boss. Love the music and presentation tho.