AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 Thanks to places like EB/Gamestop, old Game Boy games are still readily available to enjoy, although plenty of people overlook those games. So, I'd like to share (and feel free to add suggestions) on Game Boy and GBC games worth sifting through those empty boxes at game stores. Shantae: I've plugged it before, and damn it, I'm plugging it again. Only really marred by button limitations and enemies that respawn a bit too quickly, it's a great platformer with tons of great technique, puzzles, and skills to be obtained. I'm wondering when Shantae Advance (announced about a year ago, yet to surface) is coming. Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening, Oracles of Seasons/Ages : Still great games, and Link's Awakening can stack up with any of the Zelda games made, IMO. ALttP on GBA may hurt its appeal these days, though. Wario Land II - All of the Mario games on GBA are good. You've got SML for the classic, 8-bitty feel, SML2 is more like Mario World, but criminally short, but frankly the first 2 Wario titles blew them away. Wario Land was a breath of fresh air, offering a new protagonist with a new set of skills, and was far, far longer than SML2. Wario Land II, though, is even longer. Big changes are more polished gameplay and...invincibility. Hit animations can hinder progress and you lose coins, but you can't truly die. The game still can be hella long though, because there's more hidden stuff than in almost any Mario game until SM64. (Note: Wario Land 4 is still pretty damn good, although easy; Wario Land 3 kinda sucks, though). Toki Tori - in between bouts of Metal Slug Advance, this is my current portable obsession. You're a cute little baby chick (as in poultry), trying to rescue your brothers, sisters, and other relatives. The game plays a lot like classic puzzle platformers like Lost Vikings, Lemmings, or the Humans, but the limitations of being a pudgy, clumly little chick lead to you having to gain plenty of skills along the way. Highly recommended. Donkey Kong - Except for maybe Mario vs. DK, the best version of Donkey Kong ever. Aside from the arcade levels, you must complete a ton of short levels that are about a screen or two long, but revolve around Mario using his head more than just to bash blocks. Get the key, make your way to DK, beat DK, chase after him again--until you face a King Kong sized DK at the end. Fantastic game, and arguably even better than the GBA revamp. Metal Gear Solid - Completely different than the PS version, but good. It's a touch of the old school Metal Gear meshed with many elements of the PS revamp, well worth playing. Questionable: Resident Evil (Gaiden) - I've heard mixed reviews about this one...haven't actually played it. Any input? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2004 Alot of the puzzle games are worth trying. Mario DX 1942 Ballon Fight Cannon Fodder Magical Tetris Bombliss Tetris Plus Pokemon Puzzle Yoshi Kirby Block Ball Kirby Star Stacker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatWhiteNope 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2004 Woody Woodpecker Racing is probably the best 2D kart racer available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
