Andy's Top 25 Games

[Zerolus]

Inspired by Jamie J, I have decided to put my own favourtie games. I'll put down #25 in a bit.

*Is running away from a torch-weilding Jamie J*

EDIT: Can you please post every time I post in a game? Otherwise I'll have to stop posting in my favourite games. Thankyou.

[JJ]

YOU SON OF A B-

[Zerolus]

*Is still running away*

Hey, hey! You inspired me! I'm not trying to steal your idea or anything its just - *FWOOSH! (Has just been set on fire)*

[JJ]

Ah, that's okay. I'm an inspiration to many.

[Zerolus]

Well, I'll just put my ratings here and explain them before I put down #25.

6/10 - For fans only.
7/10 - A good game but there are flaws.
8/10 - Solid Good fun, but not groundbreaking.
9/10 - Excellent, but has one or two downsides.
10/10 - Perfect, gaming genius.

I have'nt put 0 - 5 for obvious reasons. These are my TOP games.

*Falls in pool of acid*

Okay, here's No#25!

#25: Luigi's Mansion
This ain't exactly bad or good. Its a an average game that can be a bit fun. But its a bit too reptitive and there is far too much backtracking. Its very easy as well, enimies and puzzles, you hardly need to put on your thinking cap. On the plus side, the controls are easy to master and it has some good graphics.

Graphics - 7
Good detail on Luigi and characters, but the background looks a bit bland.

Gameplay - 6
Gets too reptitive sometimes but its a bit fun.

Sound - 2
Stop whistiling Luigi, I'm bored.

Mastery - 6
Controls are pretty easy to master, but in The Mirror mansion (or whatever) it gets too confusing.

Lifespan - 6
Its entertaining enough that you'll finish the game before selling it.

Overall - 6/10
Its worth a rentel, but buy it if you're a Mario fan.

[Nemesis]

Luigi's mansion has always been one of those gamess that I told myself I'd buy and play at some point but have never got round to doing so.
To be fair it impressed me at the gamcubes launch but in the two years since there have been many titles that have been deserving of peoples money

Only thing that would make me get it now would be seeing it for about a tenner in a bargain bin.

[Zerolus]

#24 Dragonball Z: Budokai
I thought this would be an excellent game, buts its really nothing special. A basic fighter in my opinion. Firstly, the game should be cel-shaded, not an attempt at realism. The controls are also slow-responding and its already hard enough to pull a deadly-combo. There are some decent moves, and there are some deadly and cool ones. Story mode is nice too, but there should be more varied missions. The bit where you have to get Raditz in Piccolo's line of fire at the start of the game was a good start. But there wasn't anything like that afterwards.

Graphics - 6
The realism graphics give a nice look on backgrounds and objects, but characters just look awful.

Gameplay - 6
The fightings a bit too basic, but at least there are some good combo's.

Sound - 7
Nice tunes and punching affects, but they could do with being more varied.

Mastery - 6
Pulling off combo's doesn't come out right.

Overall - 6/10
Get this if you're a fan of the DB series. Otherwise, stay clear.

[Nemesis]

Andy how many games have you played in your life? Because these ones being in your top 25 ever are starting to scare me

I'm not saying you have bad taste because you are giving them adverage scores not great ones, it's just most peoples top games lists would include games that you know, would have 9's or 10's in their opinion.

[Zerolus]

25 games. Don't you think thats a lot of games to rate if all of them are gonna be 9 or 10? Besides, 6/10 is considered a good score. Think about it; 0/10 is the equivilent of 0-9%, 1/10 is the equivilent to 10-19%, 2/10 - 20/-29%, 3/10 - 30-39% etc.

Get my point?

*Is bundled by lots of violent people*

[Nemesis]

Yeah I know that 6/10 is still above adverage but I could think of a lot of games off the top of my head that would get 9's or 10's

I'm not attacking your views I was just curious as to how much gaming experience you had cause It just seemed like with all the old classics you could fill the list easily without resorting to 6's

But carry on dont mind me, I wasnt arguing just asking.

[JJ]

Heh, yeah. I personally could've gone up to number 50 with great games on my thread.

Keep going, though! I'm interested to see your top games.

[Zerolus]

#23: Draginball Z: Budokai 2

This game out strips the last game in all departments. Firstly, the graphics are now cel-shaded and character now look superb. The game has got some new characters, as well as new moves and techniqes. There are also new features, such as both opponents can fight back against deadly techniques. Eg. Gohan fires a Super Kamehameha, and you can fight against it by rapidly moving the analogue sticks.

The sounds are better too, there some new music tracks and there are ones from the previous game. The sound effects are a bit more varied. And the game lasts quite a while before you get bored with it.

Now here's whats bugs me. The Story mode, or should I say "Dragon World" as its called. "Dragon World"acts like a bloody board game. You move little counters of Goku and the rest of the Z Fighters. Its stupid. I much liked the story mode in Budokai 1 a lot better. The controls are better this time, but they still need working on. None the less, this is better then the last one.

Graphics - 8
The cel-shading works for characters an everything else. Keep it that way Ban Dai.

Gameplay - 7
The fighting is better, but a board game for story mode? For Christ's sake Ban Dai, What The Hell were you thinking?!

Sound - 7
Sounds are better, but still need working on

Mastery - 7
Controls are better, but still need working on.

Lifespan - 8
Its a good game that will keep you entertained, and it lasts longer if have friends over (before anyone asks, yes, I've actually made a few friends at school)

Overall - 7/10
A good game for fans of fighting games. DBZ fans will love it though.

[ChaosX3]

I'll put money down on the next one being Dragonball Z: The Legacy of Goku

[Zerolus]

Then I guess I'll take your money 'cause its not! ;D
*Has head lobbed off by CX3*

#22: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
This is a nice game, which has been given more thought by allowing you to explore Middle-Earth and fight enimies, unlike EA's gorgeues (soz for bad spellin') but dumb hack and slashers. Its a nice game, but those who think the films are awesome and the books are boring will think this is rubbish. They have no taste.

Graphics - 7
Nice visuals, but why don't the characters just move their mouths when speaking? Plus there some lacking detail.

Gameplay - 7
At least its better then the stupid hack-and-slash system in the other two games.

Sound - 7
Nice tunes, but it was made after the film so it wouldn't be too bad to have music from the films.

Mastery - 6
Its very complicated and hard to get used to.

Lifespan - 6
It can get a bit boring after a while...

Overall - 7/10
This ain't bad, hardcore LOTR fans will enjoy it. But those who aren't will most likely hate it.

[JJ]

The non-EA LOTR game. I heard it was terrible....oh well.

[madhair60]

Play more games.

Rocket Knight, Dynamite Headdy, Gunstar Heroes, Astro Boy, Castlevania.....

[Zerolus]

MadHair: I am going to complety ignore what you said, but two of those games are on my list.

#21: Star Wars: Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles
This is a decent enough game which cool lightsaber combos and nice force powers. But it does get a bit reptitive after a while. But the reptivenes redeems itself because of the co-operative mode. The best bit is unlocking the Ultimate Lightsaber, with it you can even kill the strongest of enimies with just one-hit. You can also unlock Darth Maul, which is also cool. Other features are a training mode and a dueling arena.

Graphics - 6
Decent enough, but there is a lack of detail. And Why the heck does Plo Koon's mask move when he's speaking

Gameplay - 3
Its too reptitive, though the STAP level is something different.

Sound - 7
Great really, voices are good and most tunes from the film its based on.

Mastery - 7
Doesn't take too long to learn the controls, though it feels awakward at times.

Lifespan - 7
It really depends if you're a Star Wars fan or not.

Overall - 7/10
Very Reptitive, but redeemable by a cool few features. Rent it if you're not a fan.

[JJ]

Ha ha! Jedi Power Battles! You've gotta be kidding me! ;D That's one of the most dire games I've ever played.

Giant lightsabre power-up, anyone?

[Zerolus]

Jamie J: I was reviewing the Dreamcast version which is better, the PS1 version is crap.

#20: Star Wars: Demolition
Added note: This is the Dreamcast version.
This game is solid fun. You can control up to severel vehciles and wreck havok on not only other players, but stages as well. From destorying Mos Eisely's buildings to cutting down the trees on Dagobah. This is solid carnage. Of course, the real objective is to kill your oppenants obviously. Playing as Boba Fett is awesome though. And you can unlock Darth Maul on his sith speeder. Great really. Its dead fun, espicallywhen you're playing with or against freinds. There are also a lot of traps such as the Sarlacc pit on the Dune Sea. Or even the Death Star Laser on Death Star II!

Graphics - 8
Nice and detailed. But a bit bland in places.

Gameplay - 8
Solid fun but not groundbreaking. They could have done a bit more on the carnage. What about setting Yoda's house on fire? ;D

Sound - 8
Great tunes from the classic films. And voices very good impressions.

Mastery - 8
Great control, but the AT-ST is horrible to even move.

Lifespan - 9
You'll want to play this a lot. And it'll keep you making play longer if you have friends.

Overall - 8/10
A fun game, but not ground-breaking. But its worth buying if you love carnage.

[ChaosX3]

Movie tie-ins are the SCUM OF THE EARTH. THEY ARE NOT COOL.

[Zerolus]

CX3: Properbly the only move-tie in you ever played was Toy Story. THAT was crap.

#19: Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Meance. (the game, OF COURSE!!!) PC Version
Never heard of the phantom meance game? Tut tut tut. Where have you been?

People who thought anything to do with Episode I was automatically crap need their brain scanned. This is good stuff from the very start. With a mix of RPG and adventure, this is my ideal game. Its got some brain-bending puzzles that could take ages to solve. You really do need to think hard about it. And a varity of weapons and items. Controlling four different character was good as well, from Obi-Wan to Padme. You can even play as the Queen's bodyguard, Captain Panaka. Even though he was just a support character, any fan would have thought it was cool playing as him.

It was quite hard as well, espically the Pit Monster (or Jabba's Champion) which I only defeated by pure luck. And if you wanted to mess round for a bit you could go round commiting a killing spree in the Mos Espa level! ;D

Really though, if you don't like this game or didn't want to play it just beacuse it was related with Episode 1 then you are SAD. There is a lot to uncover from this game. From discovering a sandcrawler in the Mos Espa Arena level to having a private meeting with Jabba there is A LOT to uncover. Go for this game with an open mind and you won't be dissapointed.

Graphics - 7
Great back then when it was realesed. DON'T compare last-gen graphics with This-Gen's. But why do they shake their heads around instead of moving their mouths when talking?!

Gameplay - 8
Nice. An adventure game with RPG elements tossed in. Thats the most appealing game for me.

Sound - 8
Excellent voice impressions and Jake Loyd actually does the voice of his role in the film. Thats Anakin, if you didn't know.

Mastery - 7
Awarkward. Its hard to aim right and the Lightsaber is hard to control.

Lifespan - 8
Lasts ages. But you may give up on one of the harder puzzles.

Overall - 8/10
If you mock this, then you are just sad. This is a v. good game. I just played it again now, and its still one of my fav's. And I'm referring to the PC version. Not the shoddy PS1 version.

[madhair60]

Chaos said:

Movie tie-ins are the SCUM OF THE EARTH. THEY ARE NOT COOL.

Not in all cases. For example.

*Incredibly long pause*

...anyway, I'm starting to notice a little Star Wars bias here. Jedi Power Battles is horrible on all formats, perhaps barring GBA. That kind of mindless game works well on handheld.

Glad to hear that two good games are on there. I apologise if I offended you, I should have waited until the list is complete before I start to pick holes in it.

[JJ]

I think the only decent Star Wars games ever were X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter, Knights of the Old Republic, the Rogue Squadron games on Gamecube, and to a lesser extent, Episode One: Pod Racer.

Oh, and decent movie tie-ins: Goldeneye 007, Aliens vs Predator, Aliens Resurrection, Chronicles Of Rid[censored], Spider-man, Hulk, the aforementioned Star Wars games, EA's Lord of the Rings slash-fests, the old 2D Disney games, The Thing, Rocky, Starsky and Hutch.


(edit) Haha Chronicles of Riddick! Stupid moronic filter...

[Nemesis]

Don't worry, the next 18 games are bound to be good

I'm tempted to do something like this now, just I can't be smegged to write or think so maybe some time.

[Zerolus]

Well I can't say for certain you'll agree with the following 8. But I assure you all, You will not be disappointed with my Top 10. That I am certain.

#18: EA's LOTR games
I know TTT and RotK games are both seperate games, but RotK is just like TTT but with co-oprative and different levels, so still, they RotK is just TTT with a minor diffrences. Anyway, to the review.

The two LOTR games are good. Playing from Aragon to Gandalf is simply cool. The graphics are lovely, they actually have the real actors from the films to do the voices and controls are easy to master. But the letdown is the gameplay. All you ever do is hack away with your sword. Nothing else, its senseless and comes close Jedi Power Battles in a way. Where are the puzzles? Where are the bits I need to sit down and think? The only time you have to think is to how to work out your stratergy against enimies, and sorry EA, but thats not good enough.

The mission tips are a REAL help well;
Player: Argh!!! How can I get to Frodo and defeat the enimies in an easy way?! I know, I'll check the tips.
Mission Tips: Defeat the Uruk-Hai and save Frodo.
GREAT HELP!

Graphics - 8
So close to realism and its nice seeing movie clips turning into CGI animation.

Gameplay - 2
Hack hack slash. Hack hack slash. You get the idea.

Sound - 10
Has the awesome music from the films not to mention the actual actors doing the voices.

Mastery - 8
Learning the controls is hard, not to mention the combos you can unlock.

Lifespan - 8
Its really tough. You may just want to give up or might stop playing because its so reptitive. But if you're really hardcore you might just complete it.

Overall - 8/10
The Two games are great, but if EA included more then just the mindless killing, this could have been better.