[General Discussion] Recent Game Purchases, or what I bought instead of fourteen new dildos this weekend

Originally Posted by nazpyro

I'm still trying to find Deep Labyrinth myself.

Instead, I got a few GBA games that I used to just have on ROMs and put on a flash cart. I got The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World, and WarioWare: Mega Microgame$ (which I loved but erased a few years back). I've been getting so many DS games lately I've forgotten about the wonderful world of GBA.

Skip Labyrinth and give Supert Robot Taisen a shot instead, nazy. Deep Labyrinth was really lackluster.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by NoWittyComment

Wow, Moonwalker. The Genesis (I mean Mega Drive, honest!) game was fun at the time, but I prefer the Moonwalker arcade game that no one seems to remember, also by Sega.

Also, to add to the topic, my most recent purchase was Front Missions 1 through 3, on SNES and PSOne. Wonderful games...where the hell is part 5?!

Moonwalker Arcade was instantly better. *dance* *everyone becomes robots and dies after dancing* TREMENDOUS.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by JasonTerminator

Finally got around to going to TRU and picked up a number of interesting games.

Drakengard 2 for $20, which I didn't even expect as it's not on the clearance list.
Psychonauts, Ninja Gaiden Black, and Baten Kaitos for $15 each. I've heard tons of good things about Psychonauts, I suck at regular Ninja Gaiden, so I'm hoping Black will be easier, and Baten Kaitos because I hear it's pretty good, and I want a good Gamecube RPG.

There were a number of other games I thought about buying, but I just ordered a PSP with Valkyrie Profile yesterday, so I'm already out quite the pretty penny.

I hate you. I've been trying to track down psychonauts for ages.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Owned. So owned.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by Alai

It's quite nice. It's very attractive and goes nice with the Platinum Gamecube. It is slightly shinier than the Platinum Gamecube, though. The controller is silver as well. I knew I was going to get a new PS2 and I saw that the Silver Edition was going to be sold. I had to wait about 3 days for it to be in stock at any of the local EB's or Gamestop's. There are around 12 of them here and they were all sold out.

One thing that surprised my, and I am sure anyone with a Slim PS2 knows, it is VERY small. It's barely larget than a DVD case.

Do they have the same programming as the old fat PS2's? I.E. will my gameshark that alters PSX games played on my PS2 still work on it?

I was speaking idiomatically.

Lunar 2: Eternal Blue? FUCK.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by SouthJag

If that's a list of games that don't work on the Slim PS2...for one it's hilarious that Jak X is on there, considering it was released in the same year, if I'm not mistaken. And two, that's bullshit about Lunar 2. I played it on my slim not long ago.

Oh good, then I'm going to go buy a silver one.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by DELTASABER

As far as I know it's the same the other V15s. Model number SCPH-77001. I don't think there is a V16 yet.

Thanks, e-buddy. I think I'll pick one up before christmas.

How ya doing, buddy?

I picked up Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja.

Here's my review:

I picked up Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja. Don't.

Most amazing jew boots

Originally Posted by Lacerta

I grabbed Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja.

Very frustrating. For Roguelike lovers only. Seriously. 7 Dungeons (story wise) that get progressively longer and harder as time goes on (last dungeon is 40 floors which is double that of the sixth loool). If you die you lose everything except your level. The 8th dungeon (post-game only) is a 100 Floor challenge in which you start at LV 1 and with no items. Very long and tedious.

Suck suck suck suck SUUUUUUUCK. I love Roguelike games, and Izuna is just poorly made.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

No, it really isn't. It's got a horrible battle system, and for games like that, it's a huge no-no. It's just terrible all around.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

The game has NO potential. Eventually, Lix, you'll have to realise Izuna is just fucking terribly designed.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Picked up Etrian Odyssey and Odin Sphere, also cancelled my pre-order on Dawn of Mana because of the skill reset bullshit. Sort of iffy on Hoshigami remix. Hated the original, might pick that up though. See if they fixed it.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Nall

I've been trying to buy PS2 RPGs I haven't had a chance to play yet. I still don't have next-gen system of any kind! Don't cry for me, though, I'm making out just fine on the old stuff.

I recently picked up Tales of Legendia and it's not bad. I'm sad Namco decided to replace the opening song in yet another Tales game, but I can deal. Especially since the voice acting is actually kinda good and game plays like you'd expect it to: fast and hectic. Music's not bad, either.

I also got Suikoden IV since I really liked Suikoden III, but... I haven't been able to make myself finish it. It's just not nearly as good as the previous ones. I've heard V is much better, though, so I think I'll try that next.

Oh god, I finished IV. You're not missing much, Nall. Also, avoid Suikoden: Tactics. It's an embarrassment.

HOWEVER. V is a brilliant return to form. The one I've liked the most since II. The story is deep, the characters interesting, the politics intriguing; it's everything we loved about the early Suikodens. Best PS2 RPG, possibly challenged by Shadow Hearts I and II.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Miles

Well, I ordered the game online and haven't had a chance to play it yet or else I would make a huge post detailing how awesome the game is. ;_;

You forget an admin trumps an s-mod, buddy. If he bans you, you ban him right the fuck back. And possibly steal his girl. If he has a girl.

As for what I've purchased lately:

FF 1 and FF 2 for the PSP.

Thoughts: Just like every other port of Final Fantasy, but in Widescreen. So you know, a little different, I guess? Maybe?

Folklore for the PS3

Fun little game. Clearly a rough foray into how they want to do RPGs on the system. It plays well enough for an action RPG, and Keats is, yeah... wow. Badass. Cool concept, and I love the usage of Irish myth everywhere.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Syndrome

No noteable changes (Like the GBA ports of FF4/5/6)?
How are the loading times?

Nothing really memorable. If you have the GBA port, you're pretty much good to go. Unless you really like widescreen.

And the loading times aren't bad. Not as good as GBA, obviously.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by xiaowei

Dear God, Lufia 2. I won't say that it has good gameplay, because it sure as hell doesn't. Whoever says it does is a fucking liar. However, the ending probably clouds everyone's memory.

Originally Posted by RacinReaver

Yeah, but being able to see monsters (at least in some areas) and possibly the best puzzles in an RPG makes it a pretty quality game from the SNES.

You probably think Earthbound has crappy gameplay too.

What this guy said. You, Mr. Xiao, are the fucking liar. Lufia II had tremendous game play, and it was an absolute blast. One of the best SNES RPGs, and that's saying something.


ANYWAY. Moving on to purchases.

Brave Story PSP - Seems fun, I haven't really played much of it. The opening is ok, plays like an old school JRPG. I enjoyed what little I got into on it.


Castlevania the Dracula X Chronicles PSP - Sexy. I don't know how else to describe it. I loved these games back in the day, and I still love them now.

Front Mission DS - Haven't even opened it. But it's FM. I get to blow shit up with mechs in turn based battle systems. What more do you need?

Legend of Zelda the Phantom Hourglass DS - Haven't played it, but it came with a huge, pretty hardcover guide. So I'm happy.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

No, Poison is STILL a dude. Just no more cock.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Qwarky is right. Play Skygunner and play it repeatedly. Slowdown has never looked so cool.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by guyinrubbersuit

I bought Blazing Dragons at a local game store for 10 bucks. I saw it before but didn't know much other than the fact that it's a graphic adventure based on a British animated series from one of the guys from Monty Python (Terry Jones) and has Cheech Marin in it as one of the voices.

I haven't played it yet as my PS2 doesn't want to read it. So whenever I get a PS2 slim I'll be able to play it. Hopefully.

YouTube Video

Best. Intro. Ever.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by Miles

The World Ends with You

Made it up to day 3 so far. I need more time to play this. The battle system in this game is really too. Plus it's really shocking to see an original game from Square-Rehash. WHAT? A DS title that has nothing to do with the Final Fantasy universe? This can't be true!

My reaction to this game was the same as John Cusack and Jack Black listening to the skater punks' CD in High Fidelity.

Literally when asked what I thought of it, I had my head in my hand, muttering in surprise and frustration: "It's.... it's really fucking good."

Also, bunch of buys for me lately.

The World Ends With You

Atelier Iris 3

Mana Khemia

Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law

Wipeout

Wild Arms XF

Crisis Core

Busy few never-going-to-touch-moth-of-them.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Chaotic

Whoo hoo! Finally got to pick up Mana Khemia today. Since I have company over, I'm gonna play it later tonight.

I'm probably gonna pick up Persona 3: FES later in the week.

Mana Khemia is pretty much awesome. You won't be disappointed.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Rogue is fucking great, son. Go buy it. Now.

FELIPE NO

Etrian Madden 09 Odyssey II picked up.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced Lulz 2 picked up.

Summon Night Twin age picked up.

All three placed on the shelf, probably not to be touched in months. BACKLOG!

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

I can't believe you bought Dark Cloud and FF VIII at the same time.

I trust your balls fell off at the sheer horror.

Now if it was Dark Cloud II, we could talk...

Jam it back in, in the dark.