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Great game!!!! A must-have for any MegaMan Fan!!!
When I saw MegaMan V in the used section at my local gaming store, I almost wet my pants. You almost NEVER see a game THAT rare in a used section of a game store, so i bought it as fast as I could. Anyway, lemme get to the point. MegaMan V is one of the best MegaMan games ever. The graphics and sound is great, controls are easy to learn, the story is cool, and better yet, the bosses aren't reruns! (MegaMan V features the Stardroids, mysterious robots from space). Now MegaMan's Mega-Buster is replaced by the powerful new Mega-Arm, an arm that fires and punches the enemy. The only drawback to MegaMan V is that it's kinda easy and isn't that long, but an awsome game none the less! Get it today!

The Best, and Rarest, for the Game Boy
Megaman V is, at the time of this writing, the last of the original series Megaman games to appear on the Game Boy.It's also one of the best in the whole series.

The plot revolves around the arrival of strange humanoid robots from outer space, called the Stardroids.Megaman attempts to take them down, but finds his weapons to be useless against their armor.Fortunately, Dr. Light creates a Mega Arm adaptor for Megaman that can penetrate the Stardroid armor.Megaman then goes off to defeat the eight Stardroids and their leader, Terra.

Part of what makes this game so fun is how it deviates from the original NES titles.They came up with eight entirely new bosses and levels for this one.Each Stardroid is named after a planet and is equipped with a weapon that Megaman receives after defeating them.

The graphics in this title are amazing for the Game Boy, their sharpness rivaling the best NES games.There is some slowdown when there are a lot of sprites at once, however.

The music is good and all of the tunes are new.The sound effects are the same as in previous Megaman Game Boy titles.

Gameplay is in the same side-scrolling action that's in the majority of Megaman games.You must guide Megaman through eight Stardroid levels that stretch in all directions and are loaded with robotic perils before going after their leader in a series of additional levels.The main difference between Megaman V and previous Game Boy Megaman titles is the fact that Megaman shoots his fist off at enemies (the Mega Arm).This is unlike the Mega Buster in the earlier games, which basically just produced a really large projectile.Although the fist automatically returns back, it makes for a brief delay wherein you cannot fire.You get used to it easily, though.

Overall, this game is worth finding for serious Megaman game collectors.Fans of side-scroller games will love it.And if you're expecting Dr. Wily to be the final boss, you might be surprised... ... Read more

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Awesome!
Great game! A+++++++++! Lovin' it! Buy the first chance you get! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

When Sony released the PlayStation2 last year, there were only a fewstandout games. One of them, SSX, brought snowboarding to people whodidn't even like snowboarding. Now, only a year later, PS2 fans get a new reasonto stay indoors during the cold winter months. SSX Tricky is the game,and it more than lives up to the moniker.

Tricky removes two characters from the previous game and adds five newones. It adds two new race locations to the already beefed-up World Circuit(Garibaldi and Alaska). The developers also added features to the older tracks,effectively making them new again. Tricky improves the graphics a bit andrefines the controls. The game even tweaks the basic gameplay by letting youupgrade your boarder's stats in races, but also forcing you to attempt andmaster the showoff mode. And EA improved the challenge by evening out thelearning curve. SSX tended to be a cakewalk until the later races in eachset, but this time your rivals get more intense and aggressive depending uponthe lap you're taking.

As in the first game, personality is everything. This is true not only in termsof voice acting, but also in how you treat opponents. The game has a few basicattitudes. If you block and attack characters too much, they'll remember andactively seek you out. If you help one or two of them, they'll become yourallies, warning you of danger or fending off attackers.

In many ways, SSX Tricky is only an upgrade of the previous game.Admittedly, the additions don't look like enough to justify buying the game allover again. But the changes are deep enough to change quite a bit, and they'lldelight even fans who are tired of, or who mastered, the first game. Maybethat's the most impressive über-trick of them all. --Bob Andrews

Pros:

• Refined controls and new tricks
• Excellent computer intelligence and challenge

• The graphics are only slightly improved

Reviews (145)

Best Snowboarding Game Ever
This game is excellent. Any fan of snowboarding will love this game. This game has the best qualities. The soundtrack is phenomenal, the voices of the characters are some well known people, the controls and graphics are excellent, and how many snowboarding games has a guy with a huge orange 'fro named Eddie(and he's voiced by David Arquette). This game is excellent I recommend this game to everyone.

Goin' back ol' school, Tricky Style
Wow!What can I say!I love this game tremendously!I love everything about it!Where should I start?

I first became addicted to this baby, when I was commuting up to 4 hours daily, and had very little free time.I needed a game that provided a quick pick up and go game play style, with a short learning curve. That's what SSX Tricky, or Tricky for short, provides.But it is not short on the fun.I love to play this game with my son, 3 ½, and we've actually been playing it together since he was about 1, almost 2.It is most likely his favorite game.(We play several together, including SSX 3, Gran Turismo, Burnout 2, and many others.)And the fact that he can pick it up and enjoy it, speaks volumes about the enjoyment of it.

His favorite character is Zoe.I love Kaori!It's kind of funny, because he believes Zoe to be a man, and gets mad when I call her "her."When we play doubles, he insists that we both play the same character.I think he likes it to be fair.Lately, I've been racing Kaori against his Zoe.

This game offers many levels of increasing difficulty, and at least 8 fabulous courses to race on.I like how you can ride snowdrifts in Arizona and Hawaii, among other more traditional cold mountain get-a-ways.When I play this on my 55-inch wide screen, and I fall down a mountain, I feel my stomach getting butterflies, because you really fell like your skiing down a mountain.A total blast!

The thing that I also like about this game is it is one of the few videogame DVD's providing a healthy supply of bonus materials, including: Behind the scenes with the character voices/actors; Jukebox, where you can listen to every song in its entirety; previews of other EA Big games; interviews with staff, etc.Would be nice to see more videogames doing this!

Two W's up!Big time!

One of playstation 2's best games
SSX Tricky is an awesome game. It's thrilling and challenging but easy enough so that children and adults alike can play. It's much better than ssx, and you can easily rack up points to score a top spot on the high score list. if you are not sure weather to purchase or not, i reccomend that you high-tail it on over to your nearest blockbuster or hollywood video and rent it. don't have a playstation? blockbuster allows you to rent the console as well. to rent a game is usually about $6 and the console is usually around $24 with a $300 deposit which you get back when you return the system a week later. i highly reccomend ssx tricky and once again, if you are not sure, try blockbuster or hollywood video. oh and some people might think that kids can't write reviews, right? well guess what, i just did.

Outstanding!
I bought a PS2 for my 10 year old last year and never had any interest in using it myself. Then I discovered SSX tricky. Awesome! From the soundtrack to the incredible graphics, from the gameplay to the characters, it doesn't disappoint. Best of all, the game is easy to learn, so newbies (including those of us who don't snowboard) can enjoy it right out of the box. You can zoom down the slopes, hit massive jumps, and pull off incredible tricks on your very first try.

Although easy to learn, it is tough to master and incredibly addictive. The advanced courses are very challenging, and no matter how good you get, you always want to take 'just one more run' to pull off better tricks or beat your best race time.

The game world is very realistic. You can ski off the course in search of a shortcut to the bottom, jump off cliffs looking for big air, grind on any surface (rails, fences, billboards...) and elbow your opponents in a race. There are traditional courses that look like a ski resort, but also courses through city streets (jump too high and you might hit a traffic light!), through untracked powder in Alaska, and an enormous terrain park.

There are multiple characters to choose from (male and female), each with a different personality. My daughter actually enjoys spending time putting different outfits on her favorite characters before each race.

I have also played SSX3, and there have been several reviews comparing the two. Here is my take:

1) Tricky is mode based- you navigate menus to select a course, choose racing or tricks, etc. SSX3 feels more like a day at the mountain, where you free ski over to a race, then to a halfpipe and so on. Which is better? It's really a matter of taste.

2) Tricky tries to build up rivalries between the characters. If you knock over an opponent, they develop animosity and gun for you in future races. Also, there is PG rated trash talk at the end of each race. I think the trash talking gets old (and repetitive) pretty quickly, but I enjoy the elbowing during the race, especially in two player mode :)

3) The music in SSX3 is more diverse, and you can customize your music as if you were carrying an MP3 player. As others have noted, SSX3 even seems to adjust the music to match your riding, with big crescendos when you land a jump.

4) I like the commentator in Tricky- he pumps things up. The commentator in SSX3 seems dull in comparison.

5) Tricky seems easier, especially for the novice. The first few courses are confidence builders, which is good for younger kids and adults who are only casual gamers, like myself. Also, tricky has a practice area where you can interactivley learn new tricks.

6) Tricky is about half the price

You can't go wrong with either version. However, I'd say Tricky is better for the budget minded, younger kids or casual gamers, while SSX3 is probably better for teens, serious gamers or hardcore snowboarders.

SSX tricky
i think ssx tricky is one of the best games ive ever played on. im 14 and people might think, oh shes only a teenager, its just a phase shes going through but no, i think its brilliant. it took me a couple of weeks to get into it and now i can stop playing on it!!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Given its immense popularity, not to mention first-rate pedigree, it'snot surprising that Street Fighter EX3 is among the first PlayStation2titles. After the relative success of the first game for the originalPlayStation (PSX) and the disaster of the second, it'll be interesting to seehow long-term fans of the series take to yet another 3-D brawler with theStreet Fighter moniker. Even with classic characters--like Sagat, Blanka,Ken, and (of course) Ryu--back to duke it out, this might be one horse that'sbeen beaten to death.

In Street Fighter EX3, players will be able to take advantage of a newsystem that allows character switching at any time throughout the battle. Notonly will you be able to swap at will, but your dynamic duo also will havedouble-teaming tag combos to enhance an opponent's agony. This means that gamerswill face three other opponents, and have four incredibly detailed fightersbattling it out on screen at any one time in the ultimate handicap match. Takethem out, and one might ask to join as your sidekick. Form a stable of four, andall of you can take your turn kicking Bison's tail, as well as that of any ofthe other famous Street Fighter characters in the game.

The control is predictable, but that's what fans want... nay, crave. Supercombos, dizzies, and a number of other staple Street Fighter combos arehere and look incredible. Lighting effects are much more mature: the animatedsparks fly, and the pyrotechnics flame up all over the place. Character modelshave come a long way since the days of the first blocky Street Fighter EXgame. Although they still lack necks, these brawlers are seamless and welldefined. Their victorious poses rival any graphics that previously have beenseen on a console.

Not everything is peaches 'n' cream with EX3, however. The endings of theEX series always have been a bit lacking: all you get in EX3 is afrozen frame with text; then, while the credits roll, a little consolationprize: over 10 enemies onscreen at once, all wanting to put the boots to you.This isn't the "true" ending we'd hoped for, but it's a nice gesture (and itshows off the system's power).

Capcom is doing everything it can to make Street Fighter EX3 the fightinggame of choice for the PlayStation2; but, with Namco's Tekken TagTournament set to hit the market at the same time, it'll be a tough sell.Still, this is a Street Fighter game, and that alone justifies at least aplay. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Switch characters at any time during fighting
• Seamless and well-defined character models

• Predictable controls
• Lackluster ending

Reviews (50)

OK BUT...
GREAT CHARACTERS,GREAT GRAPHICS,GREAT SPECIAL MOVES,GREAT GAMEPLAY AND GREAT SET OF OPTIONS BUT NOT ENOUGH DEPTH IN THE GAME LIKE-NO STAGE SELECT,FEW AND BORING STAGES NO STORYLINEMOVIE ENDINGS,ONLY 6 STAGES TO FIGHT AND NOT TO BE TO PICKY,NO MILD VIOLENCE(LIKE A LITTLE BLOOD!)KEEPS IT FROM GETTING 5 STARS. BUT CAPCOM VS SNK 2 IS THE LAST GOOD STREET FIGHTER GAME(BESIDES 3RD STRIKE ON THE COLLECTION)TO COME OUT AND THIS IS 100% BETTER THAN THAT GARBAGE FIGHTING EVOLUTION AND IF CAPCOM WANTS TO GET BACK ON TOP IT WOULDN'T HURT TO RELEASE A 3-D RIVAL LIKE CAPCOM VS NAMCO WITH CHARACTERS FROM SOUL CALIBUR AND TEKKEN BUT JUST A SUGGESTION.

i am hungarian
How can I unlock Evil Ryu?
How can I earn Bronze medal in party, stage 2?

Hogy tudnám feloldani Evil Ryu-t egyszerûbben, medál nélkül?
Mit kell csinálni a bronzért a 2. pályán partiban?

Fun Fighter
The graphics are not spectacular but this is a GREAT, fun, fighting game with lots of variety. The graphics are ok though and when you learn some of the better combos it really becomes addictive.The game was widely over looked and should not have been.

VERY FUN!
SF EX3 is the one fighting game you must have. The graphics are
cool. Fighting the other character or teams is challenging. If you beat the game don't stop. Each time you beat it, you get a new character. There are nine hidden characters to earn or
unlock. And just so you know, there are two other characters:
M. Bison 2 and Evil Ryu. I won't tell you any tips, you should
play it if you haven't. Trust me, you'll love it!

Why 16 Mega-Bites?? It's Not That Advanced......
Street Fighter EX3 is probably one of the best fighting games,but why 16 megabites? that's like,almost the whole frickin' memory card!! (I Think?)
Anyway back to the GOOD parts,S.F.EX3 has really good graphics and good controls,not to mention very good music.My favorite is Ken's.
The game does not really have a story but who cares,It's still REALLY fun to fight all those losers at the end!(hahahaha!)
The thing is,I was exspecting more of a challenge.
I beat the game in less than one minute!(seriously!)
Bison(Boss)Is Eaisier then Skullo!!(Skullo Sucks!)
Vega,Ken,and Ryu are probably the only kick A$$ guys!!
I don't think they sell this game in the stores anymore,it was #2 of the first 3 games that were for P.S.2!!
the 1st game ever was The Bouncer,then #3 was Tekken Tag.
You should probably order it from here,'cause i don't think amazon.com lets you "RENT" stuff.
sincerly,
kenny ... Read more

Editorial Review

MediEvil took many players by surprise in 1998 with itszany British sense of humor and skeletal hero Sir Daniel Fortesque.Now, that bony knight returns in a sequel with a lot of fun gimmicksand the same solid play that made the first MediEvil such ahit.

This time around, Dan's been yanked from his eternal slumber onceagain, only to find himself inside a museum in Victorian England, wherean occultist named Palethorn has wakened the dead. Dan must defeatthese walking fossils, using his sword and other weapons, while alsosolving an array of puzzles. Dan's got some new moves to help him alongthe way, including the ability to stick his skull onto a walking handso that he can search inside small cracks.

Compared to the series debut, MediEvil II offers bettergraphics, but isn't quite as funny. The original's 3-D camera problemshaven't been fixed and in some cases are worse than before, but overallMediEvil II makes for a worthy follow-up. --Robb Guido

Pros:

• Clean, gothic graphics
• New moves and more playable characters than the first

• Hyper camera
• Level design could have been better

Reviews (27)

ROCKS!
This game is a really awsome game!It's a bit spooky but that just
adds to the fun!The first game is also really great,you should get them both!

Superb Game
It is just a superb game with action thrilled. it is a sure game to buy who love action games.it is better than the medievil 1.
i love playing it. so i recommend you to buy it. only disadvantage is its controlling

Great game overall
The controls are crisp the speed is good and the graphics rock.Compter AI is also good.Deffinately worth a few dollars.

Action Packed
Great games for all ages. The main character is very funny and brings alot of humor to a somewhat "scary" game. Many levels with each new one more challenging. Overall- best game for psx

Another solid performance!
Picking up where the first left off once again we join the fight.I haven't gotten very far in this game but I can see that it is pretty much like the first.Decent graphics and humor surround you and a nice plot line is unfolding.Definately worth the bargain price. ... Read more

Reviews (6)

OK, let's be serious . . .
This IS a very fun game, but it is not the best of all time. It IS fun, but not for killing children (you sicko). This game is about choice. You choose to slaughter everyone you meet, which is hard (dying people flee for their lives too fast). Or, you can spare any who wish to run. You build your own traps and choose how you want to use them.

Pros:
Changing levels
Good trap system
Plenty of fodder
Graphics were good for the time

Cons:
The traps go away after every level
Control is occasionally faulty

Worth the money, warn your kids of the violence.

Kagero
This game is the best i've ever played. The only thing i wonder is was there a # one?

Die Villagers DIE
Kagero, evenly matched with Final Fantasy Tactics, ranks as the best strategy game I've ever played. I bought Kagero when it first came out (because how could you NOT buy a game where you kill amiable townfolk?).In the two years since, I've played through it at least four times. Actually, the minute I finished the game for the first time, I just started a new one again. I can't even articulate how fun this game can be once you get the hang of it. The PLUNK sound of a lava vase dropping onto and scalding a child's head is just so satisfying. Tossing a person across a room into a bear trap is the ultimate tension release. Get your hands on this game any way that you can.

This game ...
This game is one of the worst games I have ever played on any game system.The graphics are pitiful.There is virtually no point to this game.You set traps to kill your enemies...oh, gee that sounds like fun FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES.Rent this game before you even consider buying it at any price.It is a total yawn.

This game is fun.
It is really fun.The first guy you have to get, is Daar, this ... villager, than this tough soldier guy, then the soldier guy's freind, but soon an actual plot comes!There is an evil sorcerer guy that wants to take over the world, he's hard.This game isn't that hard, and it is fun to play. buy it! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Shrek: Fairy Tale FreakDown takes players on a no-holds-barred, irreverent comical fighting adventure as characters from the movie duke it out for the title of Ultimate Champion. Players can compete as Shrek or one of several well-known fairy tale characters, including Pinocchio, the Gingerbread Man, and the Big Bad Wolf. This tongue-in-cheek game features three difficulty levels, a training mode, nine arenas, six characters available for play immediately (plus three to unlock), and unique fighting moves (including farts and bad breath). ... Read more

Reviews (16)

Don't waste your money
It is very boring. Try some Rocket Power Games,they are alot funner.

Shrek Kicks Butt
This game is great.You choose a character, and fight the other characters. Heres the order of how good the fighters are:

1. Shrek
2. Princess Fiona
3. Dragon
4. Ginger Bread Man
5. Lord Farquad
6. Thelonius
7. Monsieur Hood
8. Pinnochio
9. Big Bad Wolf

For all you Donkey fans bad news. Hes not a fighter. Sucks huh?

It is STUPID!
It is so stupid. I beat the game in 15 mins. I thought is would be cool but it isn't. Don't bother in buying it, it isn't worth the money!

this game is awsome!
this is defanately a five star rating game it has twelve levals all of wich are areas from the movie.the grafics are cool!
you can choose your dificalty.you can choose easy normal or
hard. i sugest easy or normalif your not that a serious gamer.
i loved the game and my 6 year old sister love the game also though she can never get passed the third leval without the cheet code.
this game is defanately a must buy!
dont waste your money on some other stupid game. if your going to waste your money at all buy this game!

Don't Bother
This game was awful. I bought, thinking it would be like the movie, but it wasn't. It wasn't worth the money. You just jump around, hitting the other player. Buy Zelda or Mario instead. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

AWSOME
Even thought it is fun it is very hard (sometimes). I would reccomend this game all the way. it takes alot of time and tries to get used to this game but its worth it. BUY IT YOU WONT BE SORRY!!!!!!

An awesome shooter!Though VERY hard.....but fun!
Thunder for, in my opinion, is one of the best shoot'em up's ever created. It should not be compared to other games (like Einhander, even though people think that this is better, which I disagree) of it's type. All those who have ever played the other games of the series know that even though the game can be EXTREMELY HARD, it is NEVER cheap. It demmands ultimate concentration, just as Working Designs implies. The graphics may not be the best ever seen, but they are pretty ... good anyway. I recommend this game, but be warned, you must be up to the challenge. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Combining the action/adventure and racing genres, Chocobo Racing follows in the footsteps ofpopular "car-toon" titles Crash Team Racing and Mario Kart. While the cutesy bird character Chocobolacks the mainstream notoriety of Mario or Crash, the kooky creature will likely appeal to fans of the popular FinalFantasy series. Chocobo makes a successful flight from sidekick to star in this quirky racer, which features sevencompeting cartoon characters including White Mage, Mog, and Golem.

All of the racing characters possess special powers and unique tracks designed around their personas. ChocoboRacing contains five challenging racing modes, including grand prix (four-track tournament), time attack, versus(two-player racing), relay race, and story mode. We were particularly intrigued by the story mode, which placesChocobo in an old-fashioned pop-up storybook as he aims to collect several scattered blue crystals.

We also liked the high replay value of this game. For example, a racing victory may reward players with the ability tocustomize a character. Chocobo Racing is far from a sophisticated racer--and, in fact, that is part of the appeal.This is an easy game to learn, so younger players can pick up a controller and play with little trouble. Still, plenty ofchallenges hide in the detailed tracks, which are filled with time-zapping traps and treacherous curves. --CarrieBell

Pros:

• Diverse tracks and characters
• Will appeal to fans of Crash Team Racing and Mario Kart

• Weak steering and vehicle control
• Cartoon theme may not appeal to die-hard racing fans
• Not compatible with multiplayer adapter, so simultaneous racing is limited to 2 players

Reviews (17)

DONT LISTEN TO THOSE PEOPLE
Some people think this game isnt fun at all.Those people are all wrong.They dont know what fun is!And there are more than 8 characters.There are about 15 or 16.

Mostly 2 Player
Well,I Really liked this game 'till it got kinda easy in the story mode and all the other modes against the computer.But...if you have another person to play with that's a different story.Get 2 people for the time of your life!

Simply Fun
The characters are cute and it is fun playing for all ages. It can be quite addictive. There are short cuts to beat the other players but you will have to discover them yourself.

Cute, fun, and chocobos!
If you enjoyed chocobo racing in Final Fantasy VII, or if you like cuteness, this racing game is for you!The characters are all very adorable (and may be familiar to fans of the Final Fantasy series), but the game is also a lot of fun for groups.

- The graphics are about average in the racing, to above average in the movies.
- The controls are responsive and adequate.
- The game is well-balanced, with easy modes for less experienced players, and hard modes.The story mode is a little cheesy, but fun nonetheless.
- The music and sounds blend in with the game well.
- You can get this game very cheap, compared to other racing games.
- It is a lot of fun to race against other players (unfortunately, more than 2 human players are not supported), but the AI of the game is also challenging.

Awesome
This game is one of the best racing games that there is the graphics are awesome, and the levels are easy to beat. This is a great game. ... Read more

Reviews (25)

Lovin it
I love this game. if you ask me its the best game for GBC. i love it

Its sooooooooo awsome!!!!!!!!!

The Son Of Super Mario Bros. 3 And Super Mario Land
WOW, I love this game.It is the best non-colorized portable Mario side-scroller I have ever played. This is one of the best game boy action games out there, along with donkey kong land 1-3, Metroid II, The Kirby games, and others.The rabbit ears kick but and I love the space zone.

Graphics-4/5, almost like black-and-white super mario world.

Play Control-5/5, Extremely Tight, and not too complex.

Game Design-4/5, It would be perfect, but it lacks an ice zone or a desert zone. It's a bit short compared to, oh say, Super Mario World, but it has high replay value.Hidden Levels too!

Satisfaction-6/5 Expert players may beat it in a week or two, but you want to play this forever!!!!!!!!!!

Sound-4/5- The Sound is almost as good as SMB3's, but the music isn't perfect, but for a game boy game, it's fairly solid.

the good- cool enemies, powers, levels. great replay value.

the bad- it's a tad short.

the ugly- The Three Little Pigs and Wario.

Better than the first one.
Super Mario Land 2 is way better than its first one.In this "retro review" we're going to look at what made this one of the best GB games of its time (but too bad just a year later we'd get "The Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening").

The graphics were a major step above the first one and were actually stunning visuals for the GB. They look ALMOST like a snazzy early SNES game.

Gameplay actually very closely resembles Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World.You've got your power ups that unlike the first Super Mario Land can actually TELL you grabbed them.The Flower Power up and the Bunny Ears (only seen in this one) are nice.The Bunny Ears is like the leaf in SMB3. Except that Mario can't fly but they allow him to glide down to safety.

The music is great for its time and even now it isn't bad.It's been about 11 years since its release and the tunes still play out in my head at times.

The Map is used in this one as well.Except you can't go and challenge old bosses which kind of stinks.

The story follows that Mario has lost his castle to Wario (no saving Princess Daisy in this one) and he can only get back into his castel using the six golden coins so he must set out to find them in one of the six different "Zones."What's nice about this is that you aren't forced to take the zones in any specific order at all!What's not to like about that.However, if you get a game over you have to find all six coins again.

For those whinning about no saving on Super Mario Land you can finally stop your bitchin' because this game incorporates an auto-save feature.It works well but there are moments where the game will erase the data on its own.

Overall this is still a worthwhile game even so many years later.Grab this game if you can and see what happens!

It's 2003 and this game still kicks...
A fine sequel to "Super Mario Land," this game, upon its release, boasted incredible graphics and superior sound.Even today, this game is terrific.The controls are innovative and fun, and there's one entire level in homage to the Balloon Trip mode of the old game "Balloon Fight."And let's not forget that this game introduced Nintendo's latest villain-franchise, Wario.The replay value is incredible, and the graphics look great colorized.I still play this game, and even my boyfriend borrowed it for a while for his SP.Again, this game isn't quite Metroid II or Link's Awakening, but it's right on up there.

the best gameboy game
this is the most popular games in my household...i have 4 kids that fight over who is going to playit...it is totally awesome ... Read more

Features

• Sci-Fi action game with alien warfare and nonstop action
• Impressive cinematic effects
• Try to survive 6 extensive stages of gunfire and alien encounters
• Discover government secrets and cover-ups
• For 1 or 2 players

Reviews (20)

A REAL QUARTER SAVER
I remember getting a used copy of this cool PSX game back when the original game could still be found in a few of the local arcades. It was a great way to spend some time shooting up the aliens, sharpen my skills, and save me a bunch of quarters. Besides, I could visit Area 51 anytime I wanted to (especially the middle of the night). So plug your lightgun in and meet me at Dreamland.

Great game that gets repetitive
Although this is a great game, that's extremely fun, you can only play it once.The graphics are ahead of their time (not now, but they were), and when you use a lightgun it's a party.But, you end up doing the same thing over and over again.It's like you die, then just play again, so you can die again then repeat.It sort of gets old after a while.If you can get it for a bargain I'd say go for it, but if it's too expensive don't get it, because the time you'll play it won't be worth the money.

Graphics: 5/5 (for their time)
Fun factor: 4/5
Replayability: 2/5
Sound: 4/5 (just normal)
Overall: 4/5

Beware nielsenart.com
Great game, but don't order from nielsensart.com. We did and it took over a week for them to even let us know they didn't have it. Then they said they would 'compensate' us by refunding our money!

Area 51
This is my faviorte game to play on a boreing day.This is my faviorte game in the arcade.If you like shooter games this is a must have.

coolest game on earth!
This is the best video game on earth!It has a mix of action and adventure. Ailen lovers every where will love this game. All though it has an M [mature]rating it rocks the ps one... ... Read more

Editorial Review

One hundred years ago, in the land of Gallowmere, an evil wizard was defeated by the honest citizens of the land. You are a knight that died in the first unsuccessful charge against the wizard's army, but the king, in need of a way to inspire his embattled people, gave you both a hero's burial and the credit for victory. Now the wizard has returned from the dead with a mind for vengeance, and you've been brought back from the dead to stop him. Perhaps the world's least worthy hero, you set out to save the land once again--for the first time.

The animation and humor are reminiscent of Tim Burton'sThe Nightmare Before Christmas. If this alone isn't enough to thrill you, the difficulty level will. This is one of the few games that seems to keep itself near the perfect level--difficult enough to keep you interested, easy enough to keep you from getting frustrated.

The perspective perfectly complements the gameplay and animation style: the 3-D follow-cam allows you, in most places, to look around with ease. And you'll want to take time to see the sights, since the game looks as good as it plays. This game isn't just for the hard-core gamer. It's for everyone. --John Cocking

Pros:

• Cartoon zombies
• Gentle learning curve
• Goofy good looks

• Killing zombies can get monotonous
• Addictive

Features

• Fantasy roleplaying with a grimly humorous twist
• Play as dead Sir Daniel Fortesque, out to prove he's not just a pile of bones
• Solve tricky puzzles, and bash strong enemies
• Tons of powerful weapons and rewards from the Hall of Heroes
• For 1 player

Reviews (45)

A classic for any age!
This is a great game and I constantly find myself going back to play it again and again. Great graphics and game play as well as challenging puzzles and a cool story.

fun clean game
its of the old system, can be used on the PS2 also. Was cutting edge when it first came out. I loved it, played it through more than once. Is more a hit in the EU, than north america. Just clean good fun. Easy to learn.

Great Fun! Also, Look for its PSP Release!
I love this game.The countless hours of fun it has given me, ahh, good times.Yes, it's primarily hacking zombies away, but didn't you just jump on things in Super Mario?The point I'm trying to make is that both games succeed in turning a fairly simple concept into an immense and addictive video game experience (although I am in no way comparing this game to Super Mario, it's great, but that would be blasphemy).There are puzzles, extra goals and challenges, awards for your exploits, and an intriguing storyline (and some good humor all around).So, if you just happen to be looking for a delightful time on this grand old console (I still play mine!) this game is a great choice!
THEY HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT THIS GAME WILL BE REALEASED ON PSP!!!!IT WON'T BE JUST A PORT EITHER!!!SO IF YOU LOVED THIS GAME, KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED, THE SCREENS ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!
I can't wait!!

One of the best for PS1
MediEvil is by far one of the best games I've played for the playstation.
The graphics are excellent, the game play is superb, voice acting is very good, and replay value is high. As you progress in the game you have to learn new ways to battle enmies, as their strategies change-along with the enviornments and puzzles.
These all keep the game from ever becoming repetitive or boring. It is also a very humorous game.
The scenery and soundtrack are very Time Burton-esque. If you like his sensibilities thaen you will definitely like MediEvil.
I own a PS2 and an xbox and this game is still fun and holds up!
(If you get into it beware the sequel-it is o.k. but not nearly as good.)

The Hall of Heros Awaits...
Never are you gonna get a better game! I have never seen a game where you can fight zombies with swords and clubs. You can set your enemeies on fire with a Fire Crossbow. You'll fight the evil Zarok in Zarok's Lair. You'll go into battles with demons of stained glass. You'll go into Graveyards and use your sword to kill Zarok's Army. Collect the Chalice of Souls and go to the Hall of Heros for a reward. Once you have completed the game and you have collect all the Chalices you'll become a hero of THE Hall!

Pros:
Good Graphics
Cool Gameplay
Pretty Good Storyline
Very Cool Menu

Cons:
Not as thrilling as in MediEvil 2
No blood like in MediEvil 2 ... Read more

Editorial Review

A beautifully illustrated fantasy role-playing game, SaGa Frontier2 features lush, hand-painted watercolor backgrounds that give this animatedtitle a rich, storybook look. Two-dimensional graphics have rarely looked thisgood in an adventure game.

Pretty pictures aside, the battle system in SaGa Frontier 2 isoutstanding, allowing for combat to be as micromanaged or as mindless as playerssee fit. In addition to assigning in-battle character roles (such as support,intimidation, and so on), players can choose between multiple battle modes andexecute elaborate attack combos (similar to that of fighting games).

Like its predecessor, SaGa Frontier 2 puts a spin on the genre byfeaturing multiple storylines that converge at various points in the game.Events in the game are encapsulated into (mostly) playable scenarios, with newplayable scenarios opening up as the existing ones are completed. While thisfeature enables gamers to experience nonlinear gameplay from differentperspectives, it ultimately muddles rather than enhances the game's overallnarrative. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Beautiful storybook look
• Outstanding battle system
• Multi-scenario feature allows for nonlinear gameplay

Cons:

• Repetitive random battles
• Limited appeal outside of fans of the genre

Features

• Gorgeous fantasy RPG with overlapping timelines
• Excellent, easy-to-use battle system
• Beautiful, organic 2-D graphics
• Multiple characters take different combat roles
• For 1 player

Reviews (33)

Saga Frontier 2: Second verse not as good as the first.
I loved the first game with it's "chose your own adventure" format and it's enchanting tales of a futureistic/mystical world full of Vampire-like Mysitcs and vengeful superheroes, so when I read in my favorite gameing publication, PSM, that Square Soft was releasing a sequal, I was thrilled. as soon as it appeared on the shelves, I bought it and began playing as soon as I got home. Sadly the game play can get tedious at times and it lacks the wide range of immediately playable characters that the first outing had, other than that, the game is pretty good. If you look at SF2 as a stand-alone title instead of a sequal, you stop compairing it with the original and see it for the intriguing story it is. It may not be Lunar or final fantasy calliber as far as story and character development, but the battle system has been improved scince the first game and there is plenty of humor to be found scattered about. All in all, Saga Frontier 2 is just a good game for a rainy, boring day.

a personal favorite, but not for all
This game, after beating it, became my favorite.
I thought the story was excellent, although there were times during which it was confusing, primarily because the game is set in little chunks of time with different characters, and sometimes you will play events before the events that precede them.I honestly can't complain, since it's still fairly simple to get it all in a (for the most part) logical order.This, however seems to really annoy some people.
The battle system is complex.I played through the game twice and it wasn't until my second time through before the final boss that I even found out you could assign roles to your characters.I guess that's kinda my fault, though, for not reading the manual.The game is extremely difficult for somebody who was weened into the RPG world through Final Fantasy.I would not recommend this to anybody who has played nothing but Final Fantasy games, but rather for people who enjoy resetting their systems several times before getting through a boss.The bosses will surprise you.
The music and graphics are some of the finest.This game accounts for two of the six video game soundtrack related CDs that I have bought, and it's done in a piano-ish classical style.The graphics were almost entirely watercolor painted, and it has the most beautiful backgrounds I have ever seen in a game.

Another horrible game.
I turned this game off a little way in,I think it was even worse than SF1.Definately a waste of the money I payed to rent the game.So boring.

Great RPG game but not as good as suikoden
This game is only fun if you do not play wills departure mode you lead this small army after the game proggreses a little there are small little battles are fun but the army battles are super fun when the gustauve mode turns into will mode you might as well push the power button but otherwise its damn great

4 star for a good try.
Squaresoft is mostly known for it's works of Final Fantasy and Xenosaga. But, there are plenty of other games they've made, and some of them, are actually pretty good. Saga Frontier 2 is really not all that bad, the watercolor graphics are light and a nice change, the music is well done, the story...well, it has a story, let's leave it at that. Sadly, the game is quit tough. Battles can be lengthy, nowhere near Final Fantasy Tactics lengthy, but the enemies are strong. Simply put, this isn't worth the 30 and 40 dollars, if you can find it for 15, as I did, then it will be worth it. A new Saga game has been confirmed, and let's hope that it will expand and improve on this game to the fullest. ... Read more

Reviews (14)

this game stinks
this game has bad graphics. a cave man is probably more younger than this game. don't get it

They should remake this next
After playing Metroid, Super MEtroid, MEtroid PRime, Fusion, and Zero I realized that the only one I had not played/beaten yet was the Gameboy version of Metroid, MEtroid 2.SO I went on one of my legendary hunts for this and low and behold I found it. A few hours Later I had beaten it and left me with some interesting thoughts.

The Story here is that Samus Arron has defeated Mother Brain and her space pirates on Planet Zebes, her next assignment is the exterminate the Metroids.So it is from here that the game begins.You must eliminate 37 or so Metroids scattered throughout the caverns of the Planet, but the metroids are not like the ones from before, as these particular breed have mutated to a more evolved state.

This game is interesting in that it is still classic Metroid fun, but with a few complaints.The First one is that the game is real short.The nesxt is when it comes to gathering powerups those too happen fast.Within a fifteen minute time span (all in one to two areas) I went from the Ice Beam to the Wave to Spazer to Plasma beam.That was in a fifteen minute slot.The final is that outside of the Final Boss, there are no other major bosses.Unlike the first in which you had to Face Ridley and Kraid first in order to proceed, this one just throws at you one of the four evolved forms of the metroids to deal with.

I am not saying that this is a bad game but if you have become hooked to say Fusion or Zero than this game is a step down for you (and if you only played Prime well avoid all together).However if you are a die hard collector or are interested in the full story than this game is a must have in the legacy.Just be warned it's short and sweet but with a hard edge (difficulty).

Good game to add to your collection
Now this is a fun game. I tell you what. This is a fun game. I got mine off ebay (sorry amazon but the prices...) anywho the game is really cool. i think theres like 39 metroids you have to kill but the deal is yoru go though the disturbed planet fothe metroid sr388 and have to kill them all. and after you kill a certain amount theres this rumble and the lava in a big shaft room goes down to the next floor and this goes on for like 4 times. When you then get close to the "lordess" metroid -so fine- you have to fight i think 9 new metroids! which is a add on the prevoious 39 so technically theres 48 (49 if you include the queen) anyways then you anilate the lordess and for some reason on my game theres this weird red line on the wall but whatever it goes donw after teh battle and for some ohter reason theres a little excape hole under the lordess. so i guess you can wimp out and excape kinda ruins the point of a boss if you can jsut "escape"?! but oh well after you defeat IT. then a baby metroid hatches (jimminy crickets where do all these things come from!!!! fun never ends with metroid 2 ;) but then you escape the terrifing planet and go to your ship. THE END review DARN GOOD GAME

Amazing game
When Nintendo released Metroid in 1989 for the NES, they had no idea they had created what would go on to become a cult classic. The original game, while good, was plagued with game play flaws. Nintendo decided to try their hand at another Metroid adventure in 1991, this one of which would be for their Game Boy portable gaming system. Read on for my review of Metroid II - Return Of Samus.

PROS:
-Obviously, it's a portable Metroid adventure.
-For a Game Boy game, the graphics are VERY GOOD.

-The play control is very nice. It's easy to learn, and you'll ultimately grow to love the scheme. It's WAY BETTER than the old NES game.
-This, in my opinion, has THE BEST plot of ANY Metroid game. After defeating the Mother Brain on Planet Zebes, Samus journeys to the Metroid homeworld, SR388, so that she can wipe out the species to ensure no one ever uses them for evil purposes again.
-There are a number of new features that make their debut in this game - the Space Jump, Spring Ball, Spider Ball, and many more.
-The game features several different species of Metroids - The regular ones, Alphas, Gammas, Zetas, Omegas, and of course, the Queen Metroid.

CONS:
-You can't morph into a ball in midair.
-There's no map. Combine this with the fact that many areas look alike, and you'll be left dazed and confused! Here's a tip - try making your own maps on paper.
-Having to use the Select button to switch between missiles and normal arm cannon shots gets annoying.

-Obviously, there's not as much room to manuver on the screen as in later Metroid adventures.
-The graphics can't hold a candle to those found in the latest portable Metroid adventure for the Game Boy Advance.
-This was an early Game Boy game, so there are no Super Game Boy or Game Boy Color enhancements.
-Zeta Metroids are the devil.
-The game isn't very long.

OVERALL:
If you have a Game Boy, this game is a must-buy. It's long since out of production, but your local used video game store is bound to have a few copies for sale. You owe it to yourself to play this game - platformers don't get a whole lot better!

Metroid Rules.
Now this was one of Gameboy Classics best game . The graphics Were actualy really detailed for the gameboy. The The play was really smooth. It was not too hard or too easy it was just right To make it loads of fun. I still find my self playing the game on my gba Once in a while.Only prob with this game . is i beat it in 1 hour and 15 minutes after 3 trys. the game is way too short. But well worth the money ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

A great showcase for the PlayStation2 platform, Dynasty Warriors3 is both a terrific hole-up-for-the-weekend title and a good multiplayerparty game. The developers must have been busy with many a user test andfeedback survey form: most of the features people complained about in DW2have been overhauled or tweaked. These improvements mixed with the addition ofthe two-player option make this a truly great PS2 title. If you liked the lastversion, you'll be enthralled with this combination of compelling story andcomplex martial arts action.

Parents--and anyone else interested in a game that's a little more sociallyredeeming than some of the current fare--take note: Dynasty Warriors 3 isloosely based on remarkable Chinese legends. The violence is well-done andsubtle, and playing this game could actually cause your kid to pick up a book(something other than a strategy guide).

Here's what's different:

• New characters--and more characters--all with unique personality traits.
• Great new cinematics (they're better visually, and provide a more compellingstory line).
• RPG-style weapons management and "found items."
• Two-player games, including cooperative musou and free mode, and combativesingle games.
• Fewer life buns, which means players must be more judicious within bigbattles (and you can no longer think of officers as food sources).
• Important updates are now spoken aloud instead of flashing by as screentext.
• More balance in the powers given to each character.
• Characters have been recalibrated so that individuals other than the bigbruisers--including women characters--have their own advantages. (Zhang He mayeven be the first gay character in one of these games, based on his killerfigure-skating attack.)
• Archers are now even more of a threat, and are reasonably indestructible.
• For many maps, you now have to be a general before even thinking of climbingon a horse.
• One word: elephants

Here's what stayed the same (some of which probably should have changed):

• Sparse maps that cause you to retrace your steps frequently.
• The stupid Limp Bizkit-meets-Yes soundtrack.
• The controls, which is only nice for those of us who built up calluses onthe last version.

Reviews (111)

The addiction is unbeatable.
This was the first PS2 game I ever bought back in June, 2002. I had played a 10 minute session of Dynasty Warriors 3 on an Official U.S. Playstation Magazine demo disc, and loved it. It was so addictive; it was a pure adrenaline rush of video game excitement that you usually only find in 2D action games. The actual game proved to best just as intoxicating. I still play it to this day, even though the game is 3½ years old. I'm not the slightest bit tired of it.

In DW3, you take control of a warrior from one of three warring factions in ancient China, and fight in battles with the other factions in a quest to unite China under your rule (and yeah, this actually happened in real life 1800 years ago). The battles take place on HUGE maps with hundreds upon hundreds of soliders in which your goal is to generally kick the crap out of anything that comes near you with your weapon of choice, and lead your army to victory. It's like a RTS game, except you're actually controlling an individual fighter instead of watching from some sort of "Godchair". It's not as depthless as it sounds, either. The combat has a large variety of normal and special attacks, as well as bow & arrow, and horse combat. There's also some 2 player modes (co-op and versus), and Endurance and Time Attack minigames.

And with 41 (!!!) memorable characters to play as, each with different fighting styles and hilarious quotes, as well as 20 levels (with different sides for each), the replay value is nearly unparalleled. IGN couldn't have said it better when they told us "years from now, you'll still be popping this game in regularly".

There are several technical problems that hold this back from a perfect score, though: There's a high amount of fog and slowdown (I suppose this is because of how many units are on screen at once), the cooperative mode (which is fun as well) makes the aforementioned problems even worse, and the procees you have to go through to find your character's 4th (ultimate) weapon is so ridiculously specific, that it's literally impossible to do without looking at an FAQ or a list of cheat codes.

I don't think that detracts from the fact that the game is BEYOND 5 stars in terms of fun. If you've ever been curious about this series, buy DW3 first. DW4 and DW5 may be more impressive in terms of presentation and graphics, but none of them have that magical, nostalgic that you get after playing 3.

"I defeated an officer."

Dynasty Warriors 3
Ah yes, Dynasty Warriors 3. Now, before I go on I shall tell you that I am a huge fan of these hack and slash games. I had Dynasty Warriors 2 and 4 before I got 3, but what the heck, I don't care.

This game is rather interesting. Particularly seeing how high a K.O count you can get (personal record: 2218). The one problem is it is really hard to get the final weapons for final characters, and say you wanted to act a specific character (I wanted Liu Bei) I had to clear the game twice in Shu Musou mode before I could earn him. It took a while.

I like the horses in this series of games, but here, in Dynasty Warriors 3 the quality of the horses didn't seem as realistic as in the other games. They moved oddly, were too thin and looked rather like foals, not warhorses. The manes of the horses stick up in the movies, like they've been gelled.

All in all (apart from the horses) I adore the game and I recommend buying it if you are into this sort of thing!

DW3-SINGLE MOST ADDICTING GAME EvEr ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Okay, I realize that I'm writing this review in July of 2004,quite a LONG while after this games release, but that's besides the point. I honestly believe that this game bests DW4. It has 30 total characters (some rock, some aren't so great), tons of levels, and different storylines for each warrior. This game has got to be one of the most addicting games of all time. I got it when it first came out, and I'm STILL pulling it out and beating the crap out of enemies :D !!! To be fair, I'll say
DW4 is a great game, but I felt it lost that Beat-The-Crap-Out-Of-Them feeling that DW3 gave me- there was to much magic and cutscenes, and not enough ACTION! Although the graphics are improved, it just didn't measure up. DW3 also has several other fun playable modes. There is a challenge mode- Time Attack and Endurance (self-explanatory names:) and a versus mode 2 beat the living tar out of your friends in! Why we're on the subject of friends, I might also mention there is cooperative gameplay. This is extremely handy for unlocking 4th weapons, plain fun, and obtaining the MANY, MANY items in the game! This game can be found VERY cheap on the internet, and is DEFINITELY worth it. I enjoy it very much, and can't wait for the PSP version (and the psp itself for that matter :) to come out- I'll b waiting! Happy Gaming!

KC D

Socom 2 : SILVER-STREAK

Another Hit!
KOEI follows up the super addictive Dynasty Warriors 2 with the aptly named Dynasty Warriors 3. Dynasty Warriors 3 boasts enhanced graphics, heightened artificial intelligence, more characters, greater weapon choices and more stages. This game is more addictive than ever before and is definitely worth your time.

Again, you choose a legendary warrior of China's Three Kingdoms period. The cast is expanded to include a number of other characters. There are also a number of other stages, which just increase the variety of the game. The same basic formula from Dynasty Warriors 2 is present. You basically run around an ancient Chinese battleground and kill enemy soldiers and officers. You cant toy with perfection too much can you? The old stages have been revamped and are, in some cases, radically different then their predecessors.

The graphics are a stepup in Dynasty Warriors 3. While Dynasty Warriors 2 had very good graphics, it had a number of glitches that could be really annoying, such as weaponry going through solid stone when you move. KOEI cut down on these glitches in a major fashion, though truth be told, there are still some present.

This is a fantastic game and is highly addictive. Even the music is awesome, a heavy metal mix that somehow goes so well with brutally killing hundreds of Chinese warriors. Bulk up your favorite warrior and wipe out as many enemies as you can... just wait and see what happens!

Simple, yet SO addictive
In DW3, you play a character from the story of the three kingdoms in Ancient China and fight your way through hoardes of enemies in various settings to gain control of China.With only four types of attacks (regular, charge, musuo, and arrow), This game would seem to be highly repetitive and boring after about a half hour, but it is quite the opposite.The ability to unlock over 25 characters, collect weapons (each character has 4), and many different items to enhance your abilities, along with the variation of playing as a member of three different kngdoms, this game is very addictive.Get it. NOW!!! ... Read more

Reviews (32)

THE BEST HORSE GAME EVER!
I got this game for my birthday! It is awesome! At the beginning, you buy some horses and race them. When they are finished racing, you can breed them and get a foal!
The whole point in the game is strategy. For around the first month, I never won a race. But I never gave up and still played the game. Now I am a pro!!!!
For anyone who loves horses just like me, will enjoy this game.

Gallop Racer is the best!!
Gallop Racer is the best PS1 game I have. In fact, it is practically the only PL1 game I have that is how it is soo great. This game is ok for people who don't like horses for example my 18 year old brother and his friend played it and they really liked it. Probably because the like racing almost anything. Anyway, You get to choose from loads of differant horses between A to Z. My favorite turf horse is Fast Navy and and Clear soul is also pretty good. In dirt my favorite harse is Hell Billy and Sedate Devil. You can race short or long races depending on your horse. Practice mood is when you etheir need to practice or your playing by yourself. You can even choose the horses you want to play against.When you go to Season Mode you can save a baby you have bred and you saved it you can upload it to practice mode. In season mode you play simular to a real Jockey. You have points to buy a horse and enter a race and if you lose you have to pay a certain amount. You can retire and breed your horses and they can have a baby. Or you can sell them and you usually dont get any points. You can verse against you friends and the PL1. You can do Random Mode where the PL1 will choose your horses and the Track.
I would give this game 100 stars if I could.

HARD!
This game is fun but REALLY hard to win i only won one race and I've been playing for over a month. You should rent it first so you can see if you like it. Other than that the game is pretty fun and easy to work.

Gallop Racer
My daughter was always renting this game from the video store and loved it so much that I decided to give it a try. I'm not much of a video game player, but I've got to tell you that this really is an awesome game, especially if you enjoy horses. It has so many different aspects to it that you never get bored! There's a lot to consider and I wish that the manual was just a tad more detailed in a couple of areas. That would be helpful when you are first starting out, but my 9 year old daughter was able to pick right up on the jest of the game, and with some help from me, she is really understanding and learning about the actual training and breeding end of horse-racing. She can race against the computer or against me, or just bet on races when she gets tired of that... The graphics are terrific and you can adjust the weather, the views and pick any number of horses and race tracks. It's so much fun that we don't want to stop playing it to take it back to the video store, so that is why we are buying our own copy... It's fun for ALL!

RACING AT IT'S BEST!
If you like horses or being around the race track,then gallop racer should be a must game on your video list. It will put you not only there but right into the racing action itself. It will have you buying, managing & breeding horses. You'll be able to watch the horse races on the sidelines or get into the races as a jockey. A real exciting game that will hook you for hours at a time. The only downfall of this game is the race announcer. Her voice has got to go! ... Read more

Features

• Over 30 levels including: Autumn Falls, Honey Marsh, Space Age Speedway and more more.
• Revolutionary gameplay with 3 different engine technologies.
• Cool Minigames like Hockey and Thief Chases.
• Speedway Races and Speedway Time Trial modes.

Reviews (97)

This game is awful! Absolutly, positively DON'T buy it.
I own the first three Spyro games and when this one came out I coudn't wait to get it. However, I made a serios mistake. Spyro can't move very well, and you die the second you come near water, which I think is terrible seeing as this game is supposed to take place AFTER he learned to swim. This game has bad graphics, annoying speedways and Sparx levels, and can't show elevation. As a general rule, everything looks completly flat so when you go to make a glide, you find out the place you're gliding to is too high. Furthermore, enemies with missles and fireworks take about two seconds aiming at you then they just blow you up. In conclusion NEVER, EVER buy this game!

Annoying!
I have all the Spyro games for PS1 & PS2, and I LOVE them, so when I got my GBA I bought Season Of Ice right away....and was very annoyed.At first I thought it would be cool, because there are fairies and mermaids, but the controls are much more difficult on the GBA than the Playstations.I have trouble getting Spyro to go the direction I want him to, especially on diagonals.I think it's because you're using directional buttons instead of a joystick.I don't think it can be the fault of the button on my individual GBA, because I bought it brand new and this is one of the first games I've played on it.Anyway, I have trouble crossing bridges and just moving around in general; it makes it incredibly obnoxious, because every time you fall in water you die.I say, if you have a Game Cube and a Game Boy Player (so you can use a joystick) this could be a great game, but if you just have a GBA, don't bother, it's more frustrating than it's worth.

A frustrating let-down
OK, first of all, I have the 3 original Spyro games for Playstation, and I love them, so when I got my GBA, I immediately bought this Spyro game and the second one, Season of Fire. I haven't played the second one yet, but I'm almost afraid to, because this one was so disappointing. The graphics are great, I'll give you that, but that's about where it ends. The gameplay is horrible, like others have said. The controls seem to be opposite of what I would expect, and charging always makes my arm ache from trying to control him in tight turns. Also, the fact that you die if you put your toe in a puddle is really annoying, especially since the storyline shows that it's supposed to be after Spyro learned to swim. The most frustrating level so far for me is the hummingbird port, where you have to glide to different platforms, most of which you can't see without moving the camera to search for them, and all of them are impossible to tell which are above and which are below you. I've found that a basic rule is that if it looks higher, it's below you, and if it looks lower, then it's above you. I gave up on that level when I couldn't find any more sections to go to, and just kept going in circles. I do like the speedways, and also Sparx's worlds, but that's not quite enough to off-set the frustration from the other levels. It probably wouldn't seem so bad if I hadn't already gotten so good at the playstation versions, so if you are just looking for something to pass the time on the road or something, go ahead and buy it. But if you are looking for a Gameboy version of the original Spyro games, don't bother. Though, I'll try Season of Fire, and maybe Spyro Orange, which my stepmom owns, before giving up on GBA Spyro.
As a side-note, when are we going to get to play Bentley the Yeti? He was my favorite. I'd buy the game if he were in it.

Spyro's the best!
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This game is challenging when you first start, but when you get the hang of it, it may be easier.You start on Autumn Fairy World and, depending on how many fairies you have, you can get up to the other seasons.I'm on Winter Fairy Home, which is the second season.

This game allows you to breathe as much fire as you need, jump, fly, glide, and land.In Winter Fairy Home, there are challenging mini-games such as Hummingbird Fort.If you are a beginner, I won't suggest this game because sometimes it can be very challenging, like when you get into the Sparks World.If you've been using Game Boy Advance for a while and you get the hang of it pretty well, I suggest this game because it lets you use your skills, and it makes you think.

Overall, I think it's a really great game.

Spyro
I hated this game because it was the same thing each level, find the fairies and get the jewels.The levels got very boring after a while, and I was glad when I beat the game. I don't recommend this game to anyone.I hated it. ... Read more