tastelessone
I couldn't dream up a better Game Boy game if I tried. It's so different for a Zelda game, but it works, and its almost psychedelic moodscape works well for the portable platform. This is one game I'd recommend playing the original or DX version over the remake, as the remake's visual style, while very cute, ruined the atmosphere of the game itself.
I love the original Link's Awakening. It maybe my favorite Zelda title of all-time. However, as cute as the toy visual style is here in the remake, I feel it absolutely ruins the dreamy, psychedelic atmosphere of the story, and that plays such a big part of the game that I had to dock this an entire star because of it.
A barebones strategy RPG, what's not to love? Plus Lyndis is in it.
2017
It's very good, and while I like that the game goes back to the freedom of Mario 64, I feel like a bunch of the moons are a waste of time, and thus the game doesn't lend itself to repeat playthroughs like 64 and Sunshine do.
2002
This is not an easy game to complete, especially with the infamous Pachinko and Chuckster shines, but its controls are tight, the enemies are unique for the series, and I love the tropical flavor in the locals.
1996
WELL DONE MEWIO YOU DI' I' AGAIN!
2004
Stanky hot take: I prefer this version to the original. I like all the character choices, I didn't miss the analog control. This to me is definitive Mario 64.
This is the best way to play Ocarina of Time.
2010
These days, the only way to really play New Vegas is on PC with stability and extra memory mods installed to keep it steady. But once you have that set up, you have a game with a desolate but captivating landscape, a cast of hilarious characters, and the adventure of a lifetime. I recommend this to anyone that is a fan of adventure games.
1988
For many of us, we have a game that's a black sheep of the series that we absolutely adore that others may look upon and deride. Looking from the outside, I see those that love Zelda II, and while I think it's a crock of crap, those that are passionate about it are VERY passionate about it. I guess I'm the same way about this game.
That said, I don't think this game really has any flaws to speak of. The soundtrack is catchy. The hit detection is on point. The level design can make a quest difficult, but not unfair. And the bosses, while there are a couple repeats, are fun to tackle.
This to me stands up to Super Mario World and Super Mario 3 as the greatest games in the series, but I may be a minority in that, given how different this title plays.
That said, I don't think this game really has any flaws to speak of. The soundtrack is catchy. The hit detection is on point. The level design can make a quest difficult, but not unfair. And the bosses, while there are a couple repeats, are fun to tackle.
This to me stands up to Super Mario World and Super Mario 3 as the greatest games in the series, but I may be a minority in that, given how different this title plays.
2007
This is a triumph
A really, really short game that everyone should play at least once. Everyone loves GLaDOS.
A really, really short game that everyone should play at least once. Everyone loves GLaDOS.
2011
This game really builds upon the original in much needed ways. A far longer experience with a gripping story that provides backstory to Aperture Labs. And the puzzles here are spectacular.
For creative aspects alone, this game is a must-own if you're a pro wrestling fan. That said, the actual gameplay is excellent, and is reliant more on the timing of you button presses than arcade-style mashing. No, it's FULLY reliant on timing. Timing is EVERYTHING. If you don't learn to play this game properly, you will not have fun, so fair warning on that. Otherwise, if you do, prepare to have some of the funnest pro wrestling matches you've ever had in a video game.
There's no better story mode in a WWE game than this one, and arguably one of the best rosters of all-time too. For that alone, as well as the difficult but wildly fun play style, pick this up. You gotta make Goldust World Heavyweight Champion at least once in your life.
2000
Can you tell I'm a wrestling fan?
I didn't get into this one as much as I did WCW/NWO Revenge, but one thing this game has over that one is its career mode. Of course the AKI gameplay is still here and better than ever, so I highly recommend this one.
I didn't get into this one as much as I did WCW/NWO Revenge, but one thing this game has over that one is its career mode. Of course the AKI gameplay is still here and better than ever, so I highly recommend this one.