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Picking up a Gamecube, what games do you recommend?


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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
Location: That Rainy State
PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 05:50 am Reply with quote Back to top

The Cube is 29.99 refurbished, and I'm planning on getting the following games.

LoZ Windwaker

LoZ Twilight Princess GC edition (costs more that the system Laughing )

LoZ Collector's Disc (the one with Zelda I, II, Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, also a bit more than the cube itself.)

Super Mario Sunshine

Resident Evil 1 GC remake, and the port of RE3.

Metroid Prime 1 & 2

Luigi's Mansion

Smash Brothers.

Anything else I should get? What other GC games are worth purchasing?



 
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pineapple
Joined: Nov 11 2009
Location: Cajun Country
PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 06:33 am Reply with quote Back to top

-Star Wars Rouge Squadron II: Rouge Leader
-Animal Crossing
-Timesplitter 2
-Pikmin

I was a huge cube fan. I love me some Luigi's Mansion right about now. I've beat that game countless times and it never seems to get old.
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Doddsino
Joined: Oct 01 2009
PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 06:50 am Reply with quote Back to top

Personally, I would skip Luigi's Mansion, unless you can get it under $10. Not sure if you played it before, but I just didn't enjoy it that much. Maybe you will if you haven't.

If you don't have a Dreamcast, you can pick up the Sonic games.

Also, as far as the Zelda Collector's Disc, I discovered a weird glitch in LOZ 1 (what's with me finding glitches in Zelda?). When you slay the boss of a dungeon and collect the heart, it sometimes doesn't actually give you a heart, in fact it sometimes takes one away.

I was playing and I had 8 heart containers, I beat the boss and collected the heart container and I came out with only 7 heart containers. I didn't notice right away, but I was very sure the next time it happened. Again, I seem to be the only person to have this problem...but it only happened during one play through. Save often!!!!
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Syd Lexia
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 07:28 am Reply with quote Back to top

Doddsino wrote:
Also, as far as the Zelda Collector's Disc, I discovered a weird glitch in LOZ 1 (what's with me finding glitches in Zelda?). When you slay the boss of a dungeon and collect the heart, it sometimes doesn't actually give you a heart, in fact it sometimes takes one away.

Have not had that happen and I beat it three times, both quests. I love the Collector's Disc. Easily the best freebie Nintendo Power ever gave out.

As for the GCN copy of RE3, only get it if you don't have a Dreamcast. The GCN version had a very limited print run, and you'll likely pay $30-50 for it, possibly more.

Aside from that, I second everythig mentioned above and would also suggest:

Resident Evil Zero
Bomberman Generation
Viewtiful Joe 1&2
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Eternal Darkness
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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 08:14 am Reply with quote Back to top

Oh shit I totally forgot about Eternal Darkness, always wanted to play that but never did. You're right about RE3's price btw.

What about Super Monkey Ball, is that any fun for multiplayer? Confused



 
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Syd Lexia
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 08:42 am Reply with quote Back to top

The SMB games are primarily one player games. SMB2 had some decent multiplayer options though.
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Doddsino
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 08:59 am Reply with quote Back to top

Syd Lexia wrote:
Doddsino wrote:
Also, as far as the Zelda Collector's Disc, I discovered a weird glitch in LOZ 1 (what's with me finding glitches in Zelda?). When you slay the boss of a dungeon and collect the heart, it sometimes doesn't actually give you a heart, in fact it sometimes takes one away.

Have not had that happen and I beat it three times, both quests. I love the Collector's Disc. Easily the best freebie Nintendo Power ever gave out.

Was it the Nintendo Power disc? The one I have came with the Gamecube. Or was that the same thing?

Yeah, it could just be my game. I've beaten it twice on there and only found the glitch during one of my playthroughs (it should be noted that I attempted a no-death/save game, but I don't think that has much to do with it).
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Milhouse
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 10:12 am Reply with quote Back to top

Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door is great. My favorite one of the series.
Simpson's Hit and Run if you don't have it on PS2 or XBox.
Mega Man X Collection is great but kind of expensive.
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Thunderhorse
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Joined: Dec 29 2009
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 10:35 am Reply with quote Back to top

Tales of Symphonia
Resident Evil 4 if you don't already own it for Wii or PS2
Megaman Anniversary Collection if you don't already own it for Xbox or PS2
F-Zero GX
Wario World
Evolution Worlds


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UsaSatsui
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 10:52 am Reply with quote Back to top

I triple endorse Eternal Darkness. It's the only reason I want to actually get a GC (that and Sonic Adventure 2)
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FNJ
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 11:46 am Reply with quote Back to top

star fox assault (not the other one, dear god not the other one)
def jam vendetta
bloody roar
dave mierra freestyle BMX 2


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Syd Lexia
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 12:13 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Star Fox Assault blows. Star Fox Adventures is way better.

As for the Zelda Collector's Disc, it was originally made available to Nintendo Power subscribers who registered their Gamecube and two Nintendo games from a list of about ten. The bundled console came later.
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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 12:14 pm Reply with quote Back to top

How come Gamestop is allowed to re sell the collectors disc when it is clearly marked NOT FOR RESALE? Confused



 
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JoshWoodzy
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Location: Goshen, VA
PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 12:40 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Eternal Darkness is fabulous. Paper Mario as well.


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Ba'al
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 01:54 pm Reply with quote Back to top

*Doesn't read other posts*

F-Zero GX
Kirby's Air Ride
Mega Man X Collection
Mario Kart: Double Dash
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour(Shut up)
Mario Power Tennis
Wario World
Mortal Kombat: Dark Alliance
Sonic Adventure DX
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
Sonic Mega Collection
Sonic Gems Collection
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance(If you don't have it on PS2)
Ultimate Muscle
WWE: Wrestlemania XIX
Def Jam: Vendetta
Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
Timesplitters 2
Timesplitters: Future Perfect

Off the top of my head.


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Blackout
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 02:02 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Phew, ima hafta break this up in to different spending sprees, this is getting pricey! Sad



 
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Ba'al
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 02:12 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Hey, at least they aren't sixty dollars like most current games are going for. Though this reminds me that I still need to get a PS2 and rebuild my PS2 collection. =\


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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 02:14 pm Reply with quote Back to top

didnt you buy a Wii for your g/f recently? if u guys live together, just use that instead of buying the GCN.


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McScurvy
Joined: May 16 2008
Location: Shermer. Illinois
PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 02:29 pm Reply with quote Back to top

You should have the definitive GC list just from what was already posted, but I'd look for these as well.

Battalion Wars
Skies of Arcadia: Legends
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System
Freedom Fighters

Metal Arms and Freedom Fighter were multiplatform but I enjoyed the GC versions more.
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Ky-Guy
Title: Obscure Nintendo Gamer
Joined: Jul 19 2006
Location: Michigan
PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 02:36 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Here are some good GC games I enjoyed:
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Mario Kart: Double Dash
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
Resident Evil 4
Killer 7
Star Fox Assault
Geist
Odama
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Super Mario Sunshine


Oh, and don't forget to get the Game Boy Player. You can play any Game Boy game on it.
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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 03:32 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Ky-Guy wrote:
Oh, and don't forget to get the Game Boy Player. You can play any Game Boy game on it.

i was never inclined to get a GB player, but i never saw one in stores either.


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UsaSatsui
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 04:37 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Blackout wrote:
How come Gamestop is allowed to re sell the collectors disc when it is clearly marked NOT FOR RESALE? Confused


Because nothing prevents them from doing so.

They put it on there so that if the store breaks up GC bundles and tries to sell the game separate, the consumer knows there's some wacky shit going on. But they're allowed to sell whatever the heck they want as long as it's legal, and with the demand for THAT thing, I'd sell the heck out of it.
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Syd Lexia
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 04:58 pm Reply with quote Back to top

I have the GBA Player, I got it as a surprise Christmas gift one year. I primarily used it with the Classic NES Series.
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pineapple
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 06:05 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Syd Lexia wrote:
Star Fox Assault blows. Star Fox Adventures is way better.

This. I loved Star Fox Adventures. It's a great game.
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scamrock
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PostPosted: Jan 09 2010 06:11 pm Reply with quote Back to top

I also had a GB Player. I loved it. That is how I played both Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission. Personally, if I have a choice, I would rather play a game on my tv than a handheld. I really only like handhelds for when I'm away from my consoles or taking a dump. The idea that I could play games on my tv and handheld (a la TurboExpress) was great. Plus, there are a lot of good GBA games.


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