US - Has the Wii reached its zenith of potential against the combined forces of Microsoft's 360 and Sony's PS3? Or is this just another lull in the cycle similar to the summer of 2007?
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Is Ocarina of Time as legendary as I remembered it? For the most part, yes. In spite of a handful of missteps — a few obtuse puzzles, some tedious backtracking, and a clunky stealth sequence — I don't believe the last 23 years have been unkind to it. Ocarina remains a brilliant example of the medium, a landmark game that shaped the future of its own franchise and 3D gaming in general. After more than two decades it retains its inventive dungeon design, challenging puzzles, dynamic combat, wistful storyline, unforgettable music, and empowering open-air freedom. I feel confident calling it one of the greatest games of the fifth generation, even if I'm no longer prepared to list it among the five best games ever made."
Pure unadulterated fun. They don't make them like this anymore...especially not the triple A industry.
Back when video rental was a thing, I rented out Majoria's Mask, I never finished it though. I did buy the 3DS version before the eshop shutdown, so maybe one day I'll finally play through the whole thing, it's amazing how well these games hold up though. I briefly played Ocarina of Time for a while and it was really fun.
The first PlayStation is home to an array of iconic video games that went on to define the sheer significance of this console.
I think from a historical perspective I would change Spyro for Grand Turismo. It's the franchise that made the PS1 look like an absolute unit. Other than that, I can't argue with the rest when it comes to games that defined the PS1.
And to be honest, there should be space for Tekken 3, Wipepout and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater in order to round out the PS1 identity as the machine to own at the time.
With Tomb Raider 2, Silent Hill, Symphony of the Night, Tenchu, and Soul Reaver as backup contenders.
Gary Green said: You’ll be forgiven if you haven’t heard of the Ar Tonelico trilogy. The previous two games arrived so late in the PS2’s life-cycle that they simply went unnoticed. While most were tinkering with their shiny new PS3s, Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia and Ar Tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica were being ‘returned to sender’ by your local Game stores. Luckily, you won’t need to have played them to understand and appreciate this third and final chapter, Qoga (pronounced k-yoga) tells the story of a racial war between humans and Reyvateils, a breed of biologically produced female cyborgs capable of reproduction, while still having a digital mind.
Oh my god. I kinda wish this would get a remaster on PS5, it would be awesome. One of my favorite games on PS3.
That and 3D Dot Game Heroes. It's a shame that some stuff is stuck on PS3.
Ar Tonelico 3 is good I still prefer the first AT game. The music is solid in all the games and Akiko Shikata is a very talented singer bringing life to the game. Only annoying part is well I find is Saki I always choose Finnel or Tyria. KOEI so needs to HD remaster the franchise along with Ar Nosurge and Ciel Nosurge since it never came to North America. I would day one the Ar Toneliceo games and Ar Nosurge if they were remastered.
I still have the limited edition of Qoga unopened. Unfortunately it never went up in value like I had hoped all these years.
Used to own all these quirky JRPG on ps3 good times. Wish I would have kept them all
Yes it has, but when it starts raining mario, zelda an metroid it will pick up again.
At least, thats my expectation.
Its because Nintendo still got some terrain to win in the hardcore market.
If i was EA, or another big publisher, i would invest big time in giving the platform genre new life, Mario needs some competition on the wii.
Personally i would love to see a new Wonderboy : Monsterworld from Sega.
And a new Adventure island from Nintendo.
Seriously its like some of these guys are utterly clueless. Sure there is far more casual gamers hence the console sales, but as with anything with casual users they get bored and move on.
Not to mention that motion sensing thing was a disaster, has any game really even used it? Thought it was going to REDEFINE fps?
Guess not. Now Nintendo gets to enjoy starting ALL over. No more hardcore gamers you utterly pist them off. Casual gamers, well better get something out to them quick cause they are selling your sysem on craigslist by the dozens, and have fun making your way into HD in the next generation meanwhile Sony and Microsoft get to fine tune their systems.
Bring out another mario or zelda.. That should be great for those casual gamers.. OH wait no its not.
:)
Then again Nintendo made a boat load of money so what do they care. Interested to see what happends next gen. This generation was by far the worst. Fanboys, console wars, poorly built systems (ps3 is exception), over hyped games, etc... Just sucked all around.
At least we learned a few things. Nintendo is no longer a console for hardcore gamers. Microsoft needs to humble itself. Sony needs to appreciate developers more.
WTF was i even commenting on? Oh Nintendo losing ground. I stayed some what on topic. Man im so bored... Not even fun to argue with people anymore.. What time is it by you its 559am by me...
read the gamasutra report..wii has no competition...all nintendo has to do is drop the price 50 dollars and have a good showing at e3 and its a done deal.....sony and microsoft had what 14 price drops between the two of them and so call great games and they still need combine sales to equal or pass the wii...does that answer your question..?
Of the worst financial situation since who knows when, and the WIi still outsells competitors combined most weeks and months out of the year..what do you think.
its just a fad
like tamagotchi, people would get bored soon