Amazon.com Review

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater from Activision became a megahit lastfall. Since then, dozens of companies have tried to bring fringe sports likesurfing, sky diving, and other "me, too" extreme sports titles to market, andall of them looking to cash in on the craze. Up until now, none have matched thequality or replayability of Tony Hawk, and only a small few have comeclose, including this month's challenger, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX fromAcclaim.

Instead of using a skateboard to race against the clock and perform dangerousmidair stunts for points and prestige, this game is all about daredevil BMX bikeriding, so that players can aim to pull off a "Superman," "Icepick," "Tailwhip,"or "Toothpick." In total, there are over a dozen unique environments, such asCamp Woodward's backbreaking "Lot 8" or the San Jose Ramp Club, to name two.

First, players must select their rider of choice, be it repeated World Championbiker Dave Mirra, 1999 Dirt Circuit Champion Ryan Nyquist, or eight other starsof the sport. Each of the riders enjoys his own signature moves, plus even moreriders can be unlocked over time. However, there is no create-a-player feature,as there is with a few other games of this kind.

Fortunately, controlling the rider is a cinch to learn for younger or novicegamers, and there's enough substance here to keep players pedaling long afterthe goals are met. In fact, along with the "Free Ride" mode, the timed "Session"mode, and the challenging, career-based "Proquest" mode, there are 10 differenttwo-player games, including our favorite, dubbed "B-M-X", in which the secondplayer has to mimic the first rider's moves (remember basketball's H-O-R-S-Evariant?).

Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX's visuals are only satisfactory, with nothingreally to kick heels about. The 3-D engine brings a few annoying screen"pop-ups" (objects and backgrounds awkwardly disappear on occasion, as ridersmove in relation to the "camera") and "clipping" problems (in which the ridergets stuck mysteriously) that probably could've been ironed out with a few moreweeks in development. And, while the midair stunts and crashes look painfullyreal, the game also seems to lack a convincing sensation of speed.

But, even with its shortcomings, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is a rad BMXarcade sim that proves that the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series, whilestill the king, is not the only game in town. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Controls are easy to learn
• Great two-player games

• Annoying "pop-up" and "clipping" problems
• No create-a-player feature

Reviews (39)

cool
This is the best game EVER. Get it or be square
j-nf

A good game
Ok so here is the deal. I bought this game on amazon, took it out of the box, and started to play. I noticed the graphics were very bad but the game is pretty neat. Over all, this game is worth every penny you pay.

Mediocre title
It's common for game developers to borrow ideas from other popular games - in hopes that their own game receives the same kind of widespread success. Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX represents Acclaim's attempt to cash in on the extreme sports phenomenon started by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and, as a result, the basic game mechanics should seem very familiar to fans of the skateboarding game. To its credit, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX introduces some new elements to the extreme sports subgenre. Unfortunately, the game has a number of both major and minor flaws. Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX's options are typical of an extreme sports game. The proquest mode is essentially a career mode that lets you select from a lineup of the world's best BMX freestylists to play as. It also lets you earn new sponsored clothing, new levels, and new bikes. Each track has a series of objectives that start at an amateur difficulty level and then steadily increase in difficulty after you complete them. In fact, the default bike just isn't good enough for accomplishing some of the later, more difficult objectives, so there is substantial incentive for obtaining faster and more maneuverable bikes. Even so, the proquest mode may be a little too easy for extreme sports veterans, since the game visibly highlights the obstacles associated with objectives you need to complete. However, this should be a welcome feature for those who are new to the genre. The game's two remaining modes - freeride and session - are practice modes in which you can race around on a track, with or without a time limit. Unfortunately, these modes are mostly worthless for practicing in, since some tracks - particularly the backyard pools area - constantly change as new areas open up and as you complete more objectives. The gameplay in Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is solid, if perhaps lacking in originality. Just as in Tony Hawk, pressing a series of button combinations makes you perform tricks on your bike. The more complicated your combination is, the more points you receive. Unfortunately, even executing the simplest trick isn't as easy as it should be. The first problem is that when you're facing the camera, you have to press "up" to turn your bike around. In theory, it's the ideal way to address camera problems, but in practice, the sluggish controls really prevent this maneuver from being useful. Another minor problem is the game's collision detection. Most of the time, it's easy to judge your distance from the ground or from an obstacle, which makes trick execution ideal. However, there are times when your bike seems to clearly miss an obstacle, but you'll still crash as though you ran right into it. The inconsistent collision detection also becomes a problem when you attempt to perform grinds - sometimes your bike can connect with an obstacle from an unrealistic distance, and other times, you need to be very precise and land right on the object you want to grind. Visually, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is on par with other multiplatform ports of extreme sports games. A few impressive textures appear here and there, like on the various riders' helmets, but the rest of them are fairly bland and pixelated. The bike rider models are not incredibly detailed, but there are enough subtle differences to help you recognize the differences among each of the riders. Oddly enough, even though the various environments and the character models are essentially taken straight from the PlayStation version of the game, slowdown and drops in frame rate can still be a major problem in areas with numerous objects. The slowdown usually dissipates after a second or two, but it can affect gameplay, especially if you want to perform a complicated trick in a detailed area during the last seconds of the round. The game has plenty of other small visual problems as well, like the crash animations. Since there are no pre-scripted crash animations, your rider will just go flying like a limp rag doll whenever you hit something. It's humorous at times; however, it's generally very awkward and unrealistic.
Other than the proquest mode, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX doesn't have much else to offer. There are no multiplayer modes, which is unfortunate since most of the latest extreme sports games have found ways to incorporate different types of multiplayer modes, either online or on a single computer. In the end, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX can be fun, but the occasional problems with the graphics and collision detection can quickly become a source of unnecessary frustration.

OOOO!!!
I got this at a great price here...when it arrived,My boyfriend,My son & even the neighbor kids were all grabbing at it.I never knew just how popular this game is!!!

OOOO!!!
I got this at a great price here...when it arrived,My boyfriend,My son & even the neighbor kids were all grabbing at it.I never knew just how popular this game is!!! ... Read more

Product Description

Get behind the wheel of the G-6155 Interceptor for high-speed, mission-based racing in exotic locales.

As the Spy Hunter, you are relentlessly pursued by hordes of air, ground and water enemies as you battle to accomplish your missions and save the world from the mind of a madman.

A remake of the arcade classic, Spy Hunter boasts ultra-realistic 3D graphics, real-world locales and the only vehicle capable of morphing into a boat, jet ski or motorcycle.

Explosive weaponry and impressive defensive mechanisms combine with intense speed and strategy to distinguish Spy Hunter from routine combat racers and traditional action racing games.

Prepare to be hunted!

• G-6155 Interceptor845 horsepower, turbo; vehicle counters terrain and enemy pursuit with dynamic morphing abilitiesshifting from a car to a speed-boat, jet ski and motorcycle.
• Spectacular WeaponsAn arsenal of offensive and defensive weapons equipped and upgraded at each level.
• Progressive,dynamic enemiesAttack through land, sea and air.
• Intense multiplayerChallenge head-to-head through relentless action and demanding mission objectives.
• 7 real world, exotic locations!
• Stunning photosrealistic 3D environments!

Reviews (92)

Spyhunter rocks
This one of the best PS2 games ever!!Good graphics and storyline, could be better if it had more levels, but that's the only downside.I've just read a review of one star for this saying"you only get one gun" who ever wrote it apparently only played through the training mission, since after that you get upgrades on the gun (10mm to 25mm to 50mm), missles (start with unguided, then guided, and swarm(four at once)), emp(electromagnetic charge-don't get it either, unguided and guided), and rail gun (really powerful and cool laser thing, guided only), and for defensive you've got oil,smoke, and flamethrower to protect your tail end.The extras are a great bonus compared to spyhunter2 which didn't have hardly any and the ruined the spyhunter theme by saliva (see my review for spyhunter2, "12 year old gamer from Hays KS, USA.Anyone who considers themeselves a serious "game king" must beat this before rightfully proclaiming it, I've beat it 3 times in the past weak.

Not a good game at all!
I really hated this game for many reasons. Here are some pros and cons:

Pros:
- uhhhhhh... (i guess the graphics are ok)

Cons:
- No freedom. There is a track you have to follow, but you have to do missions and kill people along the way. Doesn't really make sense.
- No weapons. For a game with no freedom, like this one, you would think they would try to spice it up with some cool weapons or something. Nope. All you have is a machine gun and a regular gun.
- I don't get why your car turns into a motorcycle when your life is low.
- Controls are too complicated. While you are going really fast and trying to complete missions, you have to add more confusion switching your weapons. You would think only having two weapons, it would be easy to switch, but no.

This game really doesn't deserve to be a Playstation Greatest Hit. Sorry if I offended any SpyHunter fans.

Excellent game, nottoo complicated
Great game, fun, exciting, good graphics- what else is there to say?
This is a great game for beginners, I just got it and have beat a few levels. I am kinda stuck on a level where you have to destroy these towers, but I have only gotten to try it once or twice. (My PS2 is getting repaired!) This is a very fun game and I highly recommend it....

A bit restrained,'Grand Theft Auto-Vice City' much better!
I tried the handling on this car,cycle,not as good as 'vice city'. You have to pass a lot of tests before you get to use the weapons. This game should've had a 'custom mode' to give you all 'cheats' unlocked,that would've made the game better. And you should've had the choice to cruise the city without blowing up or shooting up the place. The 'jet ski',cycle,is a su*ky idea,just not believable,should've been a 'car submarine' instead like 'The Spy who loved me'-James Bond,movie,would've been better. As for pursuit vehicles,should've been limited to regular cop cars,helocopters and other regular transportation. This game should've made you feel like Pierce Brosnan (007),but totally misses the point in being a spy. 'Machine guns',oil slick',smoke screen', great idea,other idea's a bit of over kill,and not believable. If anything I would've rated this game a '2 stars'......

Spy Hunter Review
This is a good game for people who like blowing stuff up. You start the game doing missions against NOSTRA (bad guy's) in the G-6155 Interceptor (nice car).Before every mission you are told what to do, but sometimes it's difficult to figure out how to do it. After completing a mission you get another weapon or a better weapon!. The controls are a bit difficult at first, but if you don't give up easy, this games for you. ... Read more

Product Description

Face off against your opponents and prove yourself champion of the Battle Chip Grand Prix! Choose familiar characters from the Battle Network universe—including Mega Man and Guts Man. Mega Man: Battle Chip Challenge features a new Net-Navi character, render shots, sword maneuvers and specialized moves with your Battle Chips. ... Read more

Features

• Gather battle chips to build a program deck
• Win tournaments to collect new and rare battle chips
• For 1 player
• Strategic battle game
• Fight in the Battle Chip Grand Prix using your Net Navi

Reviews (11)

The worst megaman game ever.
When I saw this game, I was so exicited. All the battle network games have been super fun. You don't do anything in this game. You choose your chips, then watch a battle of pure luck, pressing "R" or "L" when something bad happens. See, no action at all. I highly recommend you do not this game.

totally awsome&sweet&all the cool names that i can think of
this game is really about strategy,if you like that kind of thing!i luv this game and me bro. does to!!it is a big challenge you have to put the battle chips in a way tat is a good way and if you don't have the right battle chips then you probly can't win,and you get to fight gutsman and every one from www [i think]later.

MEGAMAN BATTLE CHIP CHALLENGE
I own this video game and I like it very much. In one review someone said you can't battle Bass and Gateman. Well you know what you can battle them, because I have done so. Bass and Gateman are in the second part of the game (after you won the first part). I don't know about the other navis (they could be in the free battle areas). I just hope that I get some more Megaman video games for Christmas. Bye.

MEGAMAN BATTLE CHIP CHALLENGE
I own this video game and I like it very much. In one review someone said you can't battle Bass and Gateman. Well you know what you can battle them, because I have done so. Bass and Gateman are in the second part of the game (after you won the first part). I don't know about the other navis (they could be in the free battle areas). I just hope that I get some more Megaman video games for Christmas. Bye.

P.S. I'm older than 12 years old.

NetNavis (Playable and Opponents)
I may not have played or own this game, but on the Mega Man Home Page (by typing http://www.mmhp.net/ under game list) it says that you play as either Lan and MegaMan, Maylu and Roll, Dex and GutsMan, Chaud and ProtoMan, Kai and TurboMan, and Mary and Ring. Not only do you fight Normal NetNavis, you also fight current NetOps like Arashi, Takeo, Maddy, Count Zap, Mr. Match (he has 3 NetNavis), and others with their NetNavis including AirMan, BeastMan, ColorMan/WackoMan, ElecMan, FireMan/TorchMan, FlameMan, FlashMan, FreezeMan, HeatMan, IceMan, KingMan, KnightMan, MagicMan, MagnetMan, MetalMan, NumberMan, PlantMan, QuickMan, SharkMan, SkullMan, SnakeMan, ThunderMan, ToadMan, and WoodMan.

Too bad you can't fight Bass, BombMan/BlasterMan, BowlMan, BubbleMan, CutMan, DesertMan, GateMan, MistMan, NapalmMan/MoltanicMan, PharaohMan, PlanetMan, Punk, ShadowMan and anyone else that was in past games that I forgot because they're not in this game. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

tony hawk 4
I'm confused - is this new or used.It indicates used once you put it in your cart.As well, is this windows or mac.It says mac but then has system requirements for bot windows & mac.

Fun game but not as expected
I've been a Tony Hawk Pro Skater fan for years, every game seems to get better than the last and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 is no exception, the addition of the spine transfer is genious, it allows for much more interesting lines and combo's than ever before. I find myself playing this game almost every day, the goals are much harder than Tony Hawk 3 and also alot more fun. unfortunately the PC version has many flaws that make me almost wish i haden't purchased it. in the bigger levels like san fransisco and kona i get alot of lag (im running a 2.5 ghz system w/128mb geforce T1-4200 w/8x agp and 1gb of ddr ram) even on the lowest setting 640 x 480 i experience it. the only way to get rid of it is to use distance fog which makes finding the skate and combo letters nearly impossible, not to mention distance fog is just plain sucky. setting the spin and switch buttons can't be done because you are forced to have them be shared as 1 button and this can't be changed.
Online play is the worst, you have to download and login to use gamespy arcade instead of how thps3 was where you had a lobby built into the game. so your constantly starting and shutting down your game just so you can find a decent room with people to skate with... not cool at all. the least they could have done was have a "skip intro" option like 3 did. oh and did i mention you can't kick people from your game if your the host? so if you find you have a cheater in your game (which will happen in the future) your forced to play with them.

To sum it all up the game itself is fun but has very little replay value once you finish all the goals due to the ... online play. ...

A true skating game...
I never thought that THPS4 would ever come out on PC, but here it is!As soon as I saw it posted here, on Amazon.com, I instantly had it shipped.It just arrived yesterday, and it is so cool!The graphics are a lot better than they look on the screenshots, and the cheats are awesome!A definate must-have! ... Read more

Features

• Features every World Cup Rugby team, every Super 12 and European Cup team, and more
• Over 1,500 players from around the world including all the top stars
• 65+ authentic stadiums with dynamic crowds that support the home team
• New in-game audio captures actual rugby crowds for realistic sound and atmosphere
• All-new game engine with new motion capture, animations, and character models

Reviews (7)

They could do a lot better...
I read the reviews that said the graphics were horrible, but I didn't care as long as I had a good rugby game to play in the off-season. I bought Rugby 2004 and Madden 2004 and they arrived on the same day. Talk about a huge difference. Madden's graphics are extraordinary, the level of gameplay is extensive, nearly everything about it is top notch. Rugby, even though it is the same year-edition as Madden, is atrocious by comparison. The graphics really are terrible, the gameplay is choppy and hard to get a handle on, the sound and music sucks, and it's just not very fun to play. This game seems more like Rugby 1998 compared to other EA games. I agree with the other review that said EA probably spent most of their budget on licensing rights, and little on the game itself. Even if you love rugby, save your money. It's not worth it.

Great game for Enthusiasts of Rugby
If you are a Rugby fan or are looking for an exciting game, you have found it! The game is as realistic as the real thing. You can play one of several different tournaments, or just play a normal match. It has all the best teams, international and club level, and 67 stadiums to choose from. Though the graphics are terrible! OVERALL GOOD GAME!!!!!!!!!!!

Great for Rugby fans
I am a Rugby player and fan. this game is a must-have for true fans! It has authentic tournaments like the World Cup, Tri-Nations, and European trophy, to name a few. The player detail is bad, but that's really the only bad part. THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ALL RUGBY FANS!!

Awesome.....a must for Rugby fans.
What can I say except that I love this game. The passing is great and the tackling and ball physics true to life. The lineouts are great and a game in itself. The graphics need work as does the commentary but overall it is a very rewarding experience. Hopefully if this version does well EA will pump a bit more cash into the next edition.

Wanted to like it, but despise it
I am a fan of rugby, an ex-player, and a current coach.I really wanted to like this game, but I despise it.There are so many reasons it is hard to know where to begin.

There is none of the flow of rugby in this game whatsoever.I purchased the game, in part because I was excited about this fall's world cup, but I was utterly disappointed.The rucks move at a snail's pace, and the breaks in the game to call lineouts and backline plays are neverending.Not only that, but set plays can only be called from a scrum, not in the loose as is done in real life.There is little control as to what happens in the rucks, and the things you can do seem to have no impact on the game other than the occasional penalty.The speed of the game is pathetic, and the graphics look as though they were produced three years ago.

If you have never played rugby before, don't get this game.It will bore you and make you never want to watch or play ther real thing.

If you have played rugby before, don't get this game.It will frustrate you and make you want to put a ball through your television monitor.

It seems like EA sports got the licensing rights but spent their entire budget doing so, leaving no resources to develop the game itself.OH, MY!This game is absolutely and utterly HORRENDOUS...

This game is so bad I feel sorry for anyone who has already bought it. I have already given it on a keep-it-as-long-as-you-like-it loanto a friend of mine, and to be honest I hope I never see it again.That is how bad this game is.DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND SPEND YOUR MONEY ON SOMETHING ELSE...I would suggest Winning Eleven 6, especially if you like soccer--now that is a game worth playing. ... Read more

Product Description

Monster air, mind-blowing tricks and cliff drops - SSX Tricky is back and better than ever. Your favorite courses have been enhanced and 6 new cast members have joined the action. Race through 2 incredible new courses with more advanced tricks and rider control. Made in USA. ... Read more

Features

• Platform: GameCube
• ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
• Ages 6 and up

Reviews (127)

Worth 15 Bucks.
This game was only good for about a month then it turned sucky.
BUY IT IF YOU WAN'T TO WASTE YOUR MONEY.

its fun but after you beat you might not want it anymore.
just like i said when you buy this game youll have so much fun with it. but after a month or two itll get extremely boring it has a very low value to it.But it is cheap so you could just buy it for a month or two then sell again. thats what i did.Youll have a good old time with this game for only a bit though.

Hip Hop, Fun, & Tricky Good
This is the best snowboarding game I ever played. It has hip hop and other classics stunts. This game is even better than any Tony Hawks game. It's fun and intellagent. If u have a child or if u are a child, check this out. No snowboarding game or skateboarding game can beat this.

SSX- The Down Low
I recently started playing SSXT on the Game Cube and absolutely loved it! The Graphics are outstanding, the characters are crazy, and the tracks are intense! Although my fave character is Kaori Nishadaki, I also like to play Elise Barns and Psymon Starks. (Talk about Crazy!) So I'd say two thumbs up, this game is a must for any age, gender, system, anything!

Good and very very tricky
This game has a lot to offer. I must say that i was expecting less. The only reason I bought it because it was half price. You wont be dissapointed. The game has many characters with great graphics. You can knock others off their board, do tricks and when they do that they let out a remark like Yee-ha. The game is so realistic with great music, the players remarks and the graphics, it makes you feel like youre actually there. This also has a documentary on how the game was made. The only let down ( which cost it a star) is that there is not enough tracks. A must have for any gamecube owner. ... Read more

Product Description

If you've got the guts, you can grab the glory in this extreme motocross racing game from EA. Picture flying through rugged terrain with massive jumps at more than 70 miles per hour, hitting a 40-foot jump at the ledge of a 200 foot cliff and pulling a superman seat grab and a 360 before you land. This massive EA Sports BIG motocross game dares even the best riders to harness the power of 250cc's, while pulling off sick stunts in insane, over-the-top worlds. Freekstyle is not about being the fastest; it's about being freaking fearless. Battle the world's aerial daredevils out of the turns, through the whoops, and in the air-and when it's over, storm back up to the top of the hill and do it all over again! ... Read more

Features

• Platform: PlayStation 2
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Genre: Sports

Reviews (21)

THIS GAME STINKS
This game is kind of gross... leann tweeden is kind of naughty and the guys have no shirts. Otherwise, its pretty fun because you get to do cool tricks. Truthfully, though, the only level i can win in is the first one, monumental monoplex. the rest are all crowded with crazy scenery and you can't move around without crashing. It's ridiculous. Being a female, i wanted a female character, but they only had leann and stefy, two weird girls with a naugty costume and a strange hairdo and style, respectively. Therefore i searched high and low for cheats to unlock jessica patterson.
here are some important cheats you need to use:
ALLFREEK- All players
YARDSALE- All clothes
TRAKMEET- (it's spelt that way--believe me) All tracks
WHEELS- All bikes
POPULATE- All characters
It's a boring game, but with some minor improvements, it's not thatbad!

EXTREMELY FREAKY!!!!!
REVIEWER: E-Dog

This is a great game! Here are the pros: great graphics, cool tricks, real cyclers, it has codes, and you can't get bored of it. Here are the cons: it is really hard to become a freakstyle legend. Other than that the game ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But little kids can get kinda frustrated because they can't come in first. A great racer is Brian Deegan. Use the code "LOKSMITH", go to Brian Deegan, and then choose his last bike. Go to "Burn It Up" race track. You will probably win.

Freeky
Freekstyle is one of the best games I ever played before. I recommecend this for people who watch the X Games.

BEST EVER!!!
I borrowed my friend's GB Copy, And LOVED it.So about 6 Months later, I bought the PS2 copy.I got it and tryed it out, but it wouln't load!So I took a paper towel and wiped it down, popped it, and it worked like a charm!Loved it ever since.

USE CODES
IF YOU ASK ME, THIS GAME IS GREAT. BUT YOU SHOULD USE THE MASTER CODE "LOKSMITH". IT WORKS. AND IT'S NOT SPELT WRONG. ... Read more

Product Description

The game of summer just got smokin'. MLB SlugFest 20-03 and Alex Rodriguez ignite America's national pastime with a torrid blend of aggressive, adrenaline-style action and authentic Major League Baseball credentials. Like a fastball high and tight, this game will stir things up. ... Read more

Features

• Platform: Nintendo GameCube
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Genre: Sports

Reviews (14)

WHERE'S MY GAME?
my mommom ordered slug fest for my birthday but the guy never sent it to her and i really love baseball so much.
(ROBERT)
MARIE CIAFREPHILADELPHIA,PA.


ORDERED GAME FROM AMAZONJOE212, NO ANSWER FROM E-MAIL AND NO GAME REC'D........

This game is proof that Jesus died in Vain
I have never seen a product this aweful... a baseball game where the players fight on the bases?Ridiculous.A game where it is virtually impossible to hit the ball, and any hit you get goes stright into the fielders glove?Unbelievable.This is the worst game I have ever played.Thank god I rented this, because if I had purchased it I would have to shoot myself.

Incredible!
When I first tried this game, I really liked it. The graphics were very good. I thought it was a little funny when the commentators talk sometimes before the game. Sometimes the batter might even beat up the pitcher if he gets hit! That was a part I didn't like. The batters will also get fired up if they're 2 for 2 in a game or if they beat up the pitcher. You can even punch the person that's right next to you! I thought that was a little funny. You can even make great diving and leaping catches look impossible. People who like NFL Blitz 2000 or NFL Blitz 2001 should like this game. The three games are similar.

WOW!Thatis hardcore!
When I first play ed MLB Slugfest I was facing my cousin.I hadn't played the game yet so he killed me!But if you get hit with the ball than if you get mad enough you'll cahrge the mound become covered with fire and beat the pitcher up.When you slide to second try to punch him so that he will drop the ball and head to the next base.If you play this game you will have fun if you like to hit people.This is such a good game I still beg my mom to buy it for me!

Why not.
If you like insane sports titles, and you don't have 50 bucks, get this game.It's supposed to be the best MLB Slugfest 2003 on any of the consoles. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The GameCube, like the PlayStation and Dreamcast before it, gets its game data from unwriteable disc media, so, unlike Nintendo's cartridge-based games of yore, you'll need this accessory to save your place in the game, store your preferences, and preserve the stats of your sports games. The GameCube Memory Card 59 is really small--about the size and weight of a poker chip--and comes with 4 MB flash memory (divided into 59 blocks, hence the name), which should be enough to get you started. If you want to archive all your games for posterity, though, you're going to need more than one. ... Read more

Reviews (107)

Good memory card, but small in size
HI, i purchased this card for just a test, and it's working fine, however if you will purchase games like Hitman 2, the saved games will completely eat it. It uses a lot of space.

GameCube Memory Card Review
This is a great little memory card for the occasional gamer.If you either do not have a lot of games or you only play a little bit then this is the card for you.If you play a lot I would suggest a larger memory card.

MEMORY CARD 59
I HAVE A NINTENDO GAMECUBE AND I MUST SAY THAT WITH ALL OF THE GAMES I PLAY ON IT, I NEED MORE MEMORY THAN JUST 59 BLOCKS.FOR THE SERIOUS GAMER, IN MY OPINION, YOU SHOULD PURCHASE THE MEMORY CARD 251.THIS UNIT HAS ROUGHLY 4 TIMES THE MEMORY SPACE AND WOULD BE A MUCH BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY.FOR TWICE THE PRICE YOU GET FOUR TIMES THE MEMORY SPACE.

Get a Memory Card 251 instead
You may have noticed the Gamecube's Memory Card 59 is surprisingly affordable. Why, you ask? Simple.

It doesn't save nearly as much data as most memory cards.

Just recently, Nintendo released the Gamecube Memory Card 251, which costs a little more, but is a considerably better value due to the fact that it saves over four times as much data. Get one of those instead. Don't get a 59 unless you can find it for a VERY low price.

Reliable, but small
I'm not quite sure why Nintendo even bothered releasing this memory card given it's relativly small memory capacity. But if there is one thing I can attest to it's that Nintendo's first party memory cards are far more reliable than those developed by other companies.

Reliability Rating: 5 Stars
Capacity Size Rating: 2 Stars

But since the Memory Card 59 only slightly cheaper than Nintendo's now availiable Memory Card 251, I would highly encourage you to pick up the 251 instead. You will not be dissapointed. ... Read more

Reviews (6)

great
this was a great controller I had it for a week and it was great and still it works for all of the games I have

STAY AWAY!!!
This has to be the worst controller ever!! if you need a controller that bad than buy a real one for $15 more. This controller lasted a whole 3 days and broke! I am writting the makers now!

waste of money
I have had 2 of these fail to work right out of the box.I plan on returning it again for a third only because toys r us wont let me exchange it for somthing else.Don't buy!

Total Garbage
It doesn't really work.

Some Gamecube games won't accept this controller as a real controller, 007: Agent Under Fire and Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance just to name some won't allow a piece of ... like this. Just Buy a regular spice controller.

Unstable
This controller is very unstable. Just like all of the other 3rd party controllers, this one obviously was not designed and tested very good. It tends to break after the first few weeks, just like all of the other 3rd party controllers.Go buy the Offical one. costs more but is more reliable.My first Jet black controller i got with the system back in November has lasted me these 10 months without wearing down. ... Read more

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Take the wheel of a flying car and don't be late for a second term at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Based on J.K. Rowling's second book in the series, the game offers players a multitude of new challenges and mysteries in the role of the Boy Who Lived. The Game Boy Color platform features role-playing gameplay in a 2-D journey to Hogwarts. With Quidditch matches, magical duels, and other wizard minigames, this Game Boy Color title allows players to experience multiplayer magical encounters with the denizens of Hogwarts (with the use of the Game Link) and collect the famous Witches and Wizard cards. ... Read more

Reviews (14)

great game
this was a fun game better then pokemon thats for sure i beated this game 100 times its so easy and fun i think you would like it too.

hello! get with it!!!
This is the best game I have ever played.If you like Pokemon Ruby or Saphire you will love this.You gain attacks and get levels to help you.The ice attack is the best.I would reccomend this for 8-12 year olds.

Soooooooooo fun
I had no thought of getting another game. I went straight to it in the store. I thought that the game would be a lot easier. But I spent hours trying to figure the first part out. When I finally figured the game out,I couldn't take my eyes off it. It's a great game!!!!

Great mini games
How in the world am I going to beat ARAGOG?!?! I just can't beat it. The only thing I like was that the mini games were good. But this is a game where you can get stuck easily, so DON'T BUY IT!!!! Get Super Mario Bros. Deluxe That game is much better

Harry Potter is back ! ! ! ! !
Harry Potter is back in a great new adventure. When I bought this game it was so mutch fun that I did not want to stop. The game is so cool but sometimes it is very hard like at the giant spider aragog. You get to fly to Hogwarts batle your enemy's earn new spll's and be Harry Potter! I have so mutch fun. If you are a Harry Potter fan you should buy it and it is not vilent. ... Read more

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Set up a quick steal, explode on the fast break, drive to the paint or kick the ball back for a game-ending three. NBA Live 2003 promises gameplay with more hand control, smoother, faster action and NBA signature moves. And it's not just a shooting exposition. You'll find the huge "D" to smack back those dunk attempts and rattle the boards for key rebounds. ... Read more

Features

• Platform: PlayStation 2
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Genre: Sports

Reviews (109)

this game sucks vs. computer
i have it for the computer not ps2 but it sucks if you play against the computer.the gameplay vs. computer basically goes like this...you either block there shot or it going in.not real at all.you could block 20 shots with one player in this game on a good night.you could block 10 every game.the point guard from there team could be rated low and dominate a game.this game is garbage but the only reason i gave it 2 stars is cuz it has good moves and realistic looking moves.

Fun arcade game, but very weak overall
If you want a simple arcade basketball game, you'll be happy with NBA Live 2003.However, serious gamers should avoid this game like the plague.The serious negatives include:
1.There is no way to play D.Occasionaly you can take a charge, but blocking a drive to the hoop is way too hard, stopping a drive is near impossible.
2.Fast Breaks are available on every play.Again this is totally unrealistic
3.Your players never get tired.No need to sub.
4.In Franchise mode, even if you win, your players always want out.I've played multiple sims with a variety of teams and keeping your stars (or attracting new ones) is very difficult.

Overall, this game is so unrealistic I'd avoid even renting the thing.If you want just a fast-break, coast to coast, arcade game though, you'll be satisfied.

An addictive game but needs improving
I got excited when the game came came out and when i got it, it was the only game i played for the next 3 weeks. Then, i got bored with it. I realized the game needed improving. If an all star with good shooting skills is wide open and he shoots, he will miss. But, a poor shooter goes for the three with 2 or 3 men in his face, he makes it. Strange. what also needs improving is the less fouls. Really, i run up a guy, and he doesn't lay finger on the ball handler, but commits a foul. I don't get that, and it's really annoying. Clearly this game needs work. Since nba live 2004 came out and it is marvelous, i hope the same for nba live 2005.

ridiculous problems
Problems:
1. Any time you get like a 10-point lead, your team will now miss every dunk and lay-up until the CPU evens the score.This is not an exaggeration.I am completely serious.Strangely, however, sometimes you'll start a franchise team that will never have this problem.But I'd say 4 out of 5 will have the dunk/lay-up problem.

2. Any CPU point guard with a 3-point icon will be the leading scorer for the CPU team, draining threes with people in his face every time, against set defenses.If you play the Lakers, for example, Shaq won't miss, but will only end up with 10 points on 5-for-5 shooting, while Derek Fisher will end up with 33 on 11-for-20 three-point shooting.

3. If you have a lead in the last minute, the CPU will hit every three-pointer anyone but the worst shooter puts up, and will steal the ball from you most times, but, oddly, will not intentionally foul.

4. Nobody gets open on the inbounds plays, and half of your team will be off-screen.

5. No good player will resign with your franchise after a season if their contract is up, even if you win it all.They will, however, settle for a one-year contract for minimum pay with a crappy team.All the superstars end up with such contracts, but you do not have the option to negotiate prices and cannot sign superstars, who demand full price from you.

6. Most rookies the game generates will be given a sub-par field-goal shooting ability, but an above-average three-point shooting ability.In other words, can't hit from 15 feet, but can hit from 25.

There are other problems that make you think the development team was on crack when they made it, but, as one of the great mysteries of the universe, this game is still very fun and addictive to play.Why, God, why?

This Game Is Good, But Not Good Enough
Ok so I was crazy about this game when it came out, then I bought it and it was a great game. but after a while the game comes repetitive, Such as if you do a season on a hard skill level your oppenent has great speed and they will score every time you miss a shot on the fast Break. Also when you are on a fastbreak the oppenent will block you off with there amazing speed. Also if you're playing and you start to get careless in the game(and believe me you will get careless} they will take total advantage of you. Also the oppenent will score at will every time even if its Shawn Bradely driving to the whole. And if youre trying to cross them to the hole they will block you off and you will get called with the Charge. Overall it is not that good of a game. ... Read more

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In this game, Kelly Slater leads a team of pro surfers that includesLisa Andersen, Tom Carroll, Tom Curren, Nathan Fletcher, Bruce Irons, RobMachado, and Kalani Robb. The surfers are represented by realistic,high-resolution 3-D models and animations that reflect their personal styles. Aproprietary wave engine powers state-of-the-art graphics, physics, and motion,allowing Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer to capture the essence of surfing andits culture. The exotic real-world beaches of South Africa, Hawaii, Australia,Tahiti, Spain, and North America will immerse players in the virtual surf world.An intuitive control system allows players to execute the most technical promaneuvers and experience ever-changing wave conditions. The game offers multipleplay modes, including career mode, special events, and surf trip. Additionally,a large variety of real surf tricks and events, licensed boards, wetsuits, andclothing lend the game authenticity. ... Read more

Reviews (7)

The Worst Game Ever!
This is the worst game ever. Most of the "extra surfers" are ones that I have never heard of. Some of the challenges are stupid, like jump over a pier. I would only reccommend it for people who are bored enough.

Buy This Game
I can't believe no one has reviewed this game... if you like surfing and are familiar with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, you will love this game... the controls are much the same but obviously it is surfing instead of skateboarding... at the same time there is a lot about this game that makes it unique and basically just awesome it is well worth the money, especially at this price

Fun even for non-surfers!
This is a very good game, even for people like me who have never surfed in the lives. I just bought it and tried some of the "missions," and I find that the game is fun, that the surfers are easy to control, and since every wave is different you never know what to expect. Plus, I found it dirt cheap.

This game is in rips bra!!!
Dude, this is the narliest game i have ever played! This game is in rips bra.I love how you can get the massive air of the waves at Pipeline.I like to rip it up with Rob Machado.He is so narly.The graphics are tight and i like how not all of the waves are exactly the same on this game.

This game is NICE!!!
ye guys ye, this game is the best, u can use machado or iron or robb or even slater.this game i think is the best because the waves and how they break are realy realistick! ... Read more

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Alien scientists have plotted to take over the Earth, and it's DukeNukem's job to prevent them from executing their evil plans. Duke is using hisfull arsenal of weapons and is teleporting to various locations around the worldto stop the alien menaces. Environments include the Temple of Amun in Egypt,complete with hieroglyphs on the walls, columns, and sliding stone brick doors. ... Read more

Reviews (13)

WOW
Incredible graphics, gameplay and sound. Its great. you explore massive levels littered with many enemys, and shoot anything that moves. there are timed excapes and its relatively close to the pc version(game play wise). everything is interactable, if you shoot the toilet it breaks and spurts water, if you shoot the candy machine it explodes. All of his catch phrases are here, such as dam im good, hail to the king, bitchin, and kick ass. to be honest they curse alot in this game. when ever you dont have the key to open a locked door he says somthing like dammit or son of a bitch. its a great fps, one of the best.

It is fun, but the PC version of Duke Nukem 3d is better!
The two reasons why I suggest the PC version version is:

1. You can download .map files on the internet, which means, MORE LEVELS!!
2. The PC version is original, not ported.

So if you plan to get this game for GBA, think again.

Come Get Some. . . On The GBA!!!
Hands down the best FPS available for the GBA. It was the 6th FPS released for the system. Duke Nukem Advance brings all the attitude and fire power to the small screen in a richly detailed FPS. The game feautures 4 exotic locations taking you to Area 51, the Temple of Amun in Egypt, the streets of Sydney, Austrailia, and an alien ship orbiting earth. The game feauters 10 fun weapons from your mighty boot to a shrink ray. All of the classic enemies from the original Duke Nukem 3D are intact with a few welcome editions. This is not only the best FPS for Game Boy but, in my expert opinion, the best game for Game Boy! This is definitely top-notch stuff!

Duke Nukem is, indeed, back..and with a vengeance....
Admittedly, I first bought a Gameboy Advance just to play FPS games on it(namely Doom) and, over the course of owning the system, I've collected quite a few FPS for it. Some absolutely awesome and some not worth mentioning. Yet, out of them all- I have to stand in agreement with the other reviewers here that say Duke Nukem Advance has to be the best FPS game on the GBA..period. Not that Doom, Wolfenstein 3-D or Ecks vs Sever weren't that good- they were for the time that they were released for the system...and I tip my hat to their developers on the tremendous jobs they did with them. But...Duke Nukem Advance pushed the envelope on innovation in the game. You're able to do things in DNA that you just can't do anywhere else. And, for that..it holds that crown as the best FPS on the handheld..at least, for now...anyways. The graphics are crisp and the control is smooth just like a FPS should be. If there were any gripes, it'd be trying to see your enemies in the distance. Yet, that is to be expected on a handheld. I must say I'm impressed with the job that was done on the game. It's definitely one worth adding to your collection.
As Duke says.."Hail to the King, Baby!"....

Sweet game.
If u liked duke 3d for cmoputer get this bottom line.By far best GBA shooter out. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Any new gaming console needs to offer a quality fighting game at launch,and for the Xbox that title is Tecmo's Dead or Alive 3. ThoughDOA3 doesn't revolutionize the fighting genre, it does offer a greatgaming experience, and its graphics easily surpass every other fighting game onthe market--on any system.

DOA3 offers eight modes of play, including story, team battle, tagbattle, and sparring. Sparring mode is customizable and is a nice way for newplayers to learn how to play the game, while story mode lets you take one of the16 available characters through a series of matches culminating in a fightagainst the über-powerful Omega. Once you defeat Omega, a short moviespecific to your character is unlocked. The story mode doesn't make a lot ofsense (and the dialogue is laughable) but the end movies are pretty cool, andit's fun playing through the game as each of the characters.

The real meat of the game, though, is its combat, and DOA3 delivers inspades. Each character has specific attacks, such as Zack's Devil Elbow or BassArmstrong's Stun Gun Chop, and once you get the moves down, the entire affaircan unfold like a carefully choreographed ballet as combatants block blows,counterattack, and land devastating punch and kick combos. Adding to the game'sappeal are the massive and detailed multilevel arenas (introduced inDOA2), in which a precise kick or punch can send a combatant plummetingthrough the air down to the arena's next level.

It's obvious that DOA3 was designed as a showcase for the Xbox'sgraphical prowess, and it shows--the game's graphics are awesome. The charactermodels look amazing and feature highly detailed clothing and accessories, andthe animations are extremely smooth. The environments are also outstanding, andfeature tons of little touches such as fluttering leaves, snow-covered groundthat can be torn up during the course of a fight, and great-looking water. Eventhe background structures are highly detailed.

DOA3 doesn't rewrite the rules of the fighting genre, but its greatgraphics and intense fighting--especially in multiplayer mode--make for anenjoyable gaming experience. --William Harms

Pros:

• Brilliant graphics
• Lots of gameplay modes
• Multileveled arenas keep the fighting exciting

• Story mode makes no sense
• Few unlockable extras

Features

• The tremendous detail in the environments are all the more impressive when you consider just how massive they really are.
• Striking character models, powered up from previous incarnations.
• The single most gratuitous use of processing power is in the form of a female fighter in a Karate gear.

Reviews (207)

like watching a porno film

I mean really half naked woman and very sexy clothes. It's a video game for god sake. I really don't like it and if you like porn go ahead.

A Really Fun Game, Terrific Graphics
I'm not a huge video game fan, but I happen to have an X-Box and my friend had this game. I played it a few times with two player and I got beat everytime. I couldn't figure out if it was because I suck or if it was because he was better. Well, I beat the game with all the characters in less than a week. The game has a large number of different modes, including Story Mode, Time Mode, Team mode where you make a team and then fight a bunch of other people. Story mode is a lot different from other story modes I have done in games. You pick a character out of the 20 or so characters and then fight a bunch of people until you reach Omega and unlock a movie. You have to do this with all the characters to unlock the movies. This is a really nice touch. This game is addicting and maddening as well. I threw the controller across the room. The graphics are terrific, the movies you unlock look like a real movie and it is just spectacular to watch. A-

One of the greatest fighting games in history
This game is awesome, the graphics are incredible and clean
I just have this game for 2 months and I still don't get bored of it and the fighting styles is something to be proud of, but I still like more soul calibur 2

Lets get it on
I've owned Dead or Alive 3 ever since it hit the markets awhile back. This game is fairly entertaining but too simple for a guy like me. I enjoy tough games that take awhile to beat, but this game is easy. You choose your character and go through and fight the same evil guys over and over, until you get to the last evil guy (which is like a fire guy or the devil) then you kill him and you have beaten the game with that character. Very repeatative and starts to get boring. I have beaten the game with all the characters on hard mode. There are some positive things as well. The movies you obtain after beating the game are awesome. The gameplay is smooth and can be very fun at times. You get a movie for every character and I also have to say the graphics or outstanding.

The revolution in fighting games
I have owned this game for about 2 years now so I have played it a lot, and for good reason. This my second favorite fighting next to tekken(tekken is very close to my heart because it was the first fighting game I ever played on the PS1) So this game is great if your are a hardcore fighting fan! ... Read more

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MX 2003 Featuring Ricky Carmichael, the latest edition of the popular MX sim, offers an expanded freestyle mode with more minigames, tons of arenas, and wide-open worlds with secret areas to explore. You can ride as Ricky Carmichael or one of 26 other pros in the all-new roster of real riders from the 125cc, 250cc, and freestyle ranks. The new Stunt Track Editor allows you to build your own ramps, jumps, and obstacles to test the limits of your bike. You can also create a rider, choose from big-name sponsors, pick equipment from any of the six major bike manufacturers, and use authentic gear. The better you are, the more stuff you can buy.

Pull a Tsunami, Rock Solid, or other signature move. The game features 22 motocross, supercross, amateur, and freestyle tracks, and lets you compete in Loretta Lynn's championships, the Outdoor Nationals, the FreeRide Moto-X Championships, and the THQ US Open. Reap the rewards of racing through an entire season of SX and MX action--upgrading your gear and bike along the way--compete in the all-new freestyle career mode and dazzle the crowd with new tricks and sick maneuvers, or simply ride the open terrain searching for secret areas without the burden of competition. ... Read more

Reviews (12)

Great if you can find one that will play
I have the X box version of this game and it is great.However finding one that is made for PS2, that will actually load and play is another story.I wrote to THQ with no response from support.Tried this game on 4 different playstations, it froze in the same place each time.Probably why it is out of circulation.The fun rating I gave it was for the X box version.graphics and game play are great, I just prefer PS2.
Great motocross game, lots of fun.....addicting... just be careful buying one for PS2.

superfly mx
Superfly MX is an awesome game! I played it for less than an hour and I was hooked!! Freestyle mode rips!! I guarentee you will like this game. It has loads of action in it.I recommend this game for all ages.

Great Game, Pretty Good Graphics and Horrible Tricks!
This is a great game except for the tricks. Hart attack, suicide flip??? How about back-flip and front-flip! Some tricks are to tough to do like "tap" or "press" or "hold". Can't they just have the tricks like Tony Hawk, where it's a direction then a button! To hard to see on a dark course. Great game otherwise. Mini-Games are awesome. Don't bother buying this game. Buy MX2002, MX Superfly or Jeremy McGrath Supercross. You may want to rent this game to just check it out though.

Our Favorite Game!!!
I was amused by the review who said this game is too realistic. It is, maybe they want the bikes to fly. My wife grew up around motocross tracks and I grew up racing on them. We love this game. The freestyle is fun, but the racing is perfect. I've ridden most of the bikes in the game and they behave exactly as they do in the game. I can remember the days when a RM400 couldn't make it over those hills. And now the 250s buzz over them. Were giving this game as christmas presents to everybody so we can race. Plus we have a 2 month lead on playing this game, hey hey. So our neices, nephews and grandchildren better watch out. Were oldies(30s and 40s). Car games like Need for Speed is to fast for us but this game is perfect. It even gave me respect for the guys who do Supercross. I never figured that those loose dirt turns were like ice. Were even planning vacations to some of the tracks to go watch.

MX SUPERCOOL!!!!!!!!!
This game is tight.You get all the manufactuers like kawasaki,honda,suzuki,KTM,yamaha.The graphics are cool.It is so realistic.To sum it all up buy the game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

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Conflict: Desert Storm lets you lead one of the best known and most feared special operations forces in the world: the elite British SAS or the U.S. Delta Force. Covert missions take you through hostile environments where only your expertise in stealth, tactics, and firepower will ensure the success and safety of your men. Your missions are as unpredictable as they are dangerous: from vital scud-hunting missions deep within enemy territory to highly secretive rescue and assassination operations in Baghdad itself. ... Read more

Reviews (64)

Great replay value
Sure the graphics are outdated and the control system takes some getting used to but once your past that you will be hooked on this game forever. The replay value is increadable, as you can get promotions and medals. Once your through the game you instantly start a new game and attempt to get all the award this game offers. The shooting sequences, although not intense put you at the edge of the seat as you are thankful to be alive from one second to the next. Get three of your friends together this weekend and kill the night (And the terrorists...)

awesome
i played this game at my friends house and it was ssoo fun!!! im asking for it for my bday!!!

Very fun game to play with friends
i love this game.it is one of the best military games out there.if you have a friend or two this game will keep you hooked.in the games you control four guys and do missions in i raq.it is kind of short and you can beat in a day or two but it is still fun.

trop facile a finir le jeu
j ai termine le jeu en 2 heures environ... beaucoup trop court. dommage car le jeu est bien mais cote graphique on dirais que les soldatssont en cartons en ne sont pas realistes et le mouvement est saccadé. preferable de louer ce jeu que de l acheter...

Less than mediocre
This game looked great.Going through warzones with cool weaponry and some driveable vehicles here and there.I then bought this game and this is what a realized:the graphics are outdated looking,the aiming is horrible,the team commanding is not that fun(you feel like you barely even have a team.)Also the bullets look like lazers going across the screen.This also looked cool because you could be SAS and Delta Force:the only difference was SAS had British accents, and Delta Force had American.

I would recommend SOCOM II or Ghost Recon over this bad. ... Read more

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It's hard to believe that these titles are only 10 years old,considering how far role-playing games have come over the years. In fact,Dragon Warrior actually defined the beloved RPG genre for video gameconsoles. It began the whole system of turn-based battles against monsters, landroaming, and building character experience through fighting. And, now, all ofthis is back for younger players to enjoy for the first time, and for olderplayers to relish once again.

It must be stated that these games, while they have been improved, areessentially the same as they were earlier, with these exceptions: names ofpeople and places have been altered--which will disappoint only those who haveplayed the originals--and the graphics are more detailed than before.

The differences between the two titles play almost like a history lesson inRPGs. In the first game, players travel as a single character who's set torescue a princess and slay a dragon. In the second game, players manage a partyof four heroes, each of whom has his or her own unique talents in magic orweaponry (or both). The game pits them against multiple enemies at a time, asopposed to a single foe. Also, the addition of a save-anytime feature eliminatesneedless retread.

Overall, Dragon Warrior I & II is a great value, and perfect foranyone who's interested in taking a trip, whether it be cross-country or downmemory lane. --Robb Guido

Pros:

• Brings back memories of the old days
• Focus is on gameplay

• Simplistic by today's standards of graphics and story
• Lots of wandering

Reviews (33)

Completely old school.
If you're old enough to remember playing this game on the original NES and getting issues if Nintendo Power in the mail just for the maps, congratulations. This game mostly just follows the monotmous cycle of go to town, kill monsters to get gold to buy better weapon, go to next town, get more gold to buy next better weapon.

This game is from back in the days where you knew how challenging a monster was, based on what color it was (is it a red slime or purple silme?).

Somehow, though the game is still compelling making you want to see just was in that next down, or what might be on the 4th level of that identical level cave.

The scant backstory allows your mind and imagination to fill in the blanks as to the hero's past and the villian's intent. Overall, the game is simple classic fun free from the excess that tends to weight down the modern RPG.

Two classics return!
When it comes to role playing games from the old days, there are two major series of them that stand out in gamers' minds - Squaresoft's Final Fantasy series and Enix's Dragon Warrior series. Although the former is obviously the more popular series in the modern age, the latter was once an equally respected and loved series - just ask anyone who played video games in the early nineties. In recent years, Enix did gamers a huge favor - they rereleased the first two games in the series on the Game Boy Color! Read on for my review of this, a single cartridge containing both Dragon Warrior I and II.

PROS:
-This cartridge contains TWO games, which have been called classic RPGs for years. And now, new gamers will be able to see why.
-The graphics have been cleaned up quite a bit, and the resolution is improved. Battles also include new backgrounds.
-The godawful menu system of the old games was fixed! Now I don't have to select "stairs" from a menu every time I want to climb some! Likewise, I can now talk to people by pushing just one button, and not going through the menus!
-The game adds an animated intro. It's nothing fancy, but it's still a nice touch.
-The game gets a new English translation, truer to the Japanese originals.
-For anyone who doesn't know, these games were co-created by Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama. The Toriyama name always means quality.

CONS:
-Obviously, these games are MUCH more simplistic than the games that modern gamers tend to desire. The simplicity of the games may turn off potential gamers.
-The cover art is HORRIBLE! Why didn't they just have Akira Toriyama draw up a new cover? He's a great artist!
-If you already mastered the NES versions of these games, you're not going to find anything new here.

OVERALL:
If you're a fan of old-school RPGs, this game is for you! If you're a hardcore gamer of the modern age, you might be disappointed, but regardless of who you are, these are two classic role playing games worth checking out. They stand as solid proof - the Dragon Warrior series is AWESOME.

The return of two amazin classics!!
I would like to fix my previous review and write a more clearer one. So bare with me. Up until last Fall, i've never heard about Dragon Warrior. I know you all think that i'm stupid for missing out on a great RPG like Dragon Warrior, so let me explain. I've been into the video game market for 13 years, since the age of 3. It's been difficult for me to know what games were coming out, when they were coming out and what they were. It wasn't until i got the internet and when i searched on this website did i realize that i missed out on alot of really great games, Dragon Warrior being one of them. Dragon Warrior was the first RPG game ever released in the United States. These two games were released in 1989 back on the Nintendo Entertainment System. They were the first games to pioneer the idea of land roaming, monster battling and building character experience. Enough said. Now to the games.

DRAGON WARRIOR I: Even though this game was short, it was difficult for me. As i've said, i've never played Dragon Warrior before, so it was new to me. You are the descendant of the dead and legendary hero, Loto (formerly known as Erdrick back on the the original Dragon Warrior for the NES). You as one person, set out on a quest to rescue Lady Lora, daughter of King Lars XVI of Alefgard and defeat the evil Dracolord. In this game, there are several towns were there are inns, weapons and armory shops. You will of course need to equip some weapons ad armory to become more powerful. During the course of the game, you will also get the chance of equiping more powerful equipment. You are also supposed to find two things in this game, the rainstaff and the sunstone. Once you obtain the Loto Seal, go to a shrine south of the town of Rimulbar, talk to the elderly man and he will give you a rainbow drop. You then use the rainbow drop to form a bridge to get to Dracolord's castle. You must be above level 20 to defeat Dracolord's two forms, one as a human like creature, and the other as a monster. It was easy for me. This game alone, i give it 5 stars and above.

DRAGON WARRIOR II:Can't say much about this game becuase i'm in the middle of it. This game is way harder than its predecessor. In this game, you the Prince of Lorasia must find the Princess of Moonbrook and the Prince of Cannock and defeat Hargon. The storyline in this game takes place 100 years after Dragon Warrior I. You get to make up a name for you the Prince of Lorasia, but the computer makes up the names for the Prince of Cannock and the Princess of Moonbrook. I can't rate this game as of yet, so you all will have to wait until i beat it. Then i will give you more info on Dragon Warrior II.

Now let me bring to your attention the other Dragon Warrior games. I hear Dragon Warrior III for the GBC is the best of the entire legend of Loto series. I hope to get it for my birthday. I have never played with Dragon Warrior IV on the NES, so i don't know anything about it. What's stupid is the idea of Enix not thinking of releasing Dragon Warrior V and Dragon Warrior VI in the United States. I think Enix should release both of them for either the GBA,GCN, and the Playstation 2. That's crazy. Also they should re-release Dragon Warrior IV for the advance. I could tell from these reviews that sales for the previous Dragon Warrior games were successful SO I HOPE ENIX RE-RELEASES DRAGON WARRIOR IV FOR THE GBA. Also, Enix should re-release Dragon Warrior VII for the GCN. Right now, the GCN doesn't have that many good games and not that many RPG's, so the GCN does need a Dragon Warrior game. One final thing. I hear SquareEnix (Square, the company that makes Final Fantasy and Enix have now merged into SquareEnix) i going to release Dragon Warrior VIII for the Playstation 2 sometime in 2004. I HOPE THEY ALSO RELEASE IT FOR THE GCN.Thank you for your attention and so long.

I love this series, so I give it altogether 5-stars!
One of my all time favorites in the RPG-category would have to be the "Dragon Warrior" saga. This special pack includes both "Dragon Warrior I" and "Dragon Warrior II". Both are classics, each one with its own storyline, characters etc.

"Dragon Warrior I" is the story about a lone warrior whom must save a kidnapped Princess from a gang of monsters. "Dragon Warrior II" on the other hand tells about a group of heros and their quest to stop a different kind of foe.(I'm not too sure about this one quite yet.)

The first is probably the most TOUGHEST of all, while the rest in the series is a bit easier. "Dragon Warrior III" is the best remake of them all yet! But even the old Nes version of "Dragon Warrior IV" is pretty good.

"Dragon Warrior: Monsters" is a bit kiddy' like, but still a nice addition. Kinda' reminds me of Pokemon only better!! Here's a small rating for each one:

DRAGON WARRIOR I

****(4-stars. Fun gameplay and the option to go anywhere you choose is a good challenge.)

DRAGON WARRIOR II

*****(5-stars. Better than the original since you get four characters altogether to help. Not too familiar with the story yet).

DRAGON WARRIOR III

*****(5-stars. A very, VERY cool opening sequence for this one. Especially at the battle against the Dragon. The option to choose characters is awesome! Better than I and II!!

DRAGON WARRIOR IV

***(3-stars. Fair gameplay but the movement is VERY poor. It's a cool change that you play as different people in different stories. Battle system can use some improvement though.)

DRAGON WARRIOR V

***(3-stars. It's alright, but the graphics went a bit downhill here. Much different than the others in the series but good.).

DRAGON WARRIOR VI

****(4-stars. Improved graphics and a worthy sequel. The characters are much, MUCH better than those from part 5.).

DRAGON WARRIOR VII

(N/A I haven't played this one yet.)

OVERALL: An excellent series altogether!!!

The Classic!
This is the best classic RPG game written. Hours and hours of entertainment. You'll have to fight the kids to play this one. ... Read more

Reviews (22)

Fritz 8 is nice.
I guess Fritz 8 is stronger than chessmaster 8000 (GOOD). I have almost the whole family of chessmaster xxxx (from 2000 to 8000). Fritz 8 human interface is not very friendly or intuitive, maybe I spent too much time with the chessmaster series. I could not find the self-play mode in Fritz. The analysis of Fritz is very professional, it even uses the international symbols to grade the position. However I'd like to see another mode to give numeric values at each position like chessmaster, the symbol =/+ , +/=, etc. are not specific enough (at least to a detail player like me.) The user manual is hard to follow.
OK, 4 1/2 stars.

Worst User Interface Ever Designed!!
This program has a lot of features, however, it's pretty close to impossible to figure out how to get the features to work. I've never in my life seen a program with such a non-discoverable, non-intuitive, obscure interface.What is truly amazing about this program, is you can read the manual and still not figure out how to use the features!I've just spent 2 hours (including studying the manual) trying to figure out how to load a PGN file of some games that I've played to use the analysis features of the program and I still have no clue how to do it. Unbelievable.I've used several other chess programs and never had to even open the manual.I've used 100's of windows programs and this is clearly the worst interface I've ever seen.

Many Features combined with easy gameplay!
I don't know why someone would complain about bugs in this game because I have yet to find one! My guess is that the person complaing about them is using a pirated version of the software and thus his problems were created.

Anyhow, the game is definitly loaded with features (most of which are already explained by other reviews) but the one thing I wanted to emphasize is that this game actually helped better my game play tremendously!

Un buen juego de Ajedrez
La verdad, resulta sorprendente lo facil que resulta jugar.
Saludos Cordiales!
España

This Beast is Best
I have most of the top commercial chess programs in the world (Shredder, Fritz, Junior, Hiarcs, Chess Tiger, Deep Sjeng, Ruffian 2, Rebel and Chessmaster), and Fritz is my favorite program.I don't even use Chessmaster anymore.Fritz is a Chessbase product, so it is state-of-the art in all respects.I can't imagine why some of the other reviewers had some problems with it.Myself and my chess-playing friends have had none.

For those who are saavy about chess programs, yes, I admit that Fritz is the second-strongest program ... Shredder 8 (also a Chessbase product) is definitely stronger than Fritz, but if you aren't Gary Kasparov, who knows the difference?Besides, in my view Shredder suffers from several defects ... its principal variation (PV) in analysis can be complete rubbish (ie: hanging a queen for no compensation), although it's first move of the PV is always first-rate.Also, Shredder's playing style is "dryer" and more technical (e.g. boring) than Fritz.If you want a tip-top program that plays like a boring machine, grinding out wins, then get Shredder.If you want a program that will come at you like a doberman, then get Junior, Hiarcs or Chess Tiger.But if you want the best of both of these worlds, then get Fritz!

Hey, let's face it ... unless you are a Grandmaster, any of the top programs I named, on their top level, will tear you to tiny little pieces every time, especially when you're playing blitz.However, Fritz has many modes (like Friend, Sparring and "personalities") that can lead it to playing like you!There are dozens of ways to change or "dummy down" Fritz's play, and you can have fun with all of them.You can also use Fritz's GUI to play the many FREE winboard or UCI engines freely available on the Internet (I have about 3 dozen, but many more are available).So, it's like having a whole chess club at your disposal, and you can even have the various engines and personalities play each other in matches or tournaments, or help you play against Fritz.(I don't know about you, but I need help against the silicon beasts.)

One observation ... which program does Gary Kasparov (and other top players like Anand, Kramnik, Leko, etc) use and analyze with?Fritz.Did Chessmaster get a match with Gary Kasparov or Vladimir Kramnik?Nope ... only Fritz and Junior did.If Kasparov says Fritz analyzes the best, that's good enough for me!

Fritz's database is also very useful and it's GUI and many features are top-notch.Also, if you are a serious chess player and want to get the top chess database program, Chessbase, then Fritz will fit in seamlessly.How can you go wrong, especially at this discounted price?(Don't hold your breath looking for a discount at Chessbase...ha, ha.)

So the bottom line?Fritz is #1.Get it from Amazon!I did, and don't regret it a bit. ... Read more

Reviews (25)

Not Bad but HARD![.]
Out of all the RTS Games available I'd have to say this one should only be one of them that you buy if you enjoy long stratigic battles.By far this would have to be one of the most challenging that i've played not because it is C&C but because it is on N64.Pretty much the game is as the computer version but I would have to say 5 times as harder.There is no easy or moderate only a preset level that is sometimes impossilbe.Since westwood does not believe in cheats the game also does not have any cheats.All in all the graphics were fair but the game play made up for that.It does hook just that if you wanted to replay a previously played game you could just that if you wanted to return to the campain you were at, you would end up at the game you had just beaten in that campain.Sounds confusing so I would recommened you rent the game before buying it.

Everybody Wants to Rule the World
I got this game and I thought it was going to be just an okay game. Did I ever find out how wrong I was! The game is absolutely addictive! You can play as the Global Defense Initiative (GDI)the good guys or the bad guys, who are simply called the NOD. There are 15 GDI missions and 13 NOD missions. There are also two exclusive N64 only missions for each side. The grapihics are okay, but not anything real fancy. If you want to run the game in High Resolution mode make sure you have an expansion pack; this also makes the graphics better. Just remember to go to the opions menu and select High Resolution everytime you play because if you don't the game will run on Medium Resolution. When you use and airstrick for the GDI or use a lot of flamthrowers, flamtankes, or a Nuclear Missile for the NOD, the game play will so slow down to a crawl until the fire stopsm but after the napalm is it out the game goes back to its normal speed. When a soldier dies he spills over and a little pile of blood comes out and then it disappears along with the body. If you run over enemy troops with tank or something, you get a squishy sound. When a soldier dies you may hear a scream. These are the only violent grapcis in the game. The music is great at times, but some of the tracks are boring. This is the best strategy game for the N64! A little hint to help is that the NOD are great at whiping out infantry while the GDI are better equipped to handle tanks and defensive positions. When you are capable to produce tanks and vehicles build vehicles instead of infratry because a NOD flame tank or a NOD flamethrower can wipe out a lot of infantry with no problem at all. If you play as the NOD then build turrets and light tanks to take out the GDI forces. You can use a group of light tanks to run over infantry. Also another hint is that if you play as NOD build some recon motorcycles in the later missions when GDI uses ORCAs, they are kind of like helicopters, to harrass you and if the recon units are in guard mode they will attack the flying pests. This is definitely a must have since new N64 games are no longer coming out. Some of the later missions can take up to three to four hours to complete. Have fun!

pretty damn good
this game is very cool.it is all startigy.builde a huge army or simply set up a ambush buy the game its awesome

Great strategy game
Command and Conquer is the greatest strategy game I've seen for N64.This game allows you to plan and strategize as the action happens, unlike other slow, methodical, and totally boring strategy games.

Another cool part is you can choose which side to fight on: the good side (GDI) or the bad side (NOD).Every mission is complex, puzzling, and can be won many different ways.

Overall, this is a great game and a great buy.

C&C Red Alert 2
This game is totally awesome!I love it.The graphics and everything are very,very,very realistic.It makes you believe it could actually happen! ... Read more