Product Description

Dr. Crygor fixes Wario's busted GBA by tossing in a high-tech piece of laboratory equipment that looks suspiciously like a washing machine. When the GBA emerges, Wario discovers that he can play games by spinning it. Always on the lookout for new money-making schemes, Wario enlists his team of developers from WarioWare, Inc. to create tons of madcap, spin-controlled microgames. Wario can practically hear the "Ka-ching!" as the masses line up for his latest creation.In WarioWare: Twisted!, yo ... Read more

Features

• Each Game Pak is equipped with a Gyro Sensor that detects sideways motion
• Play over 200 all-new, lightning-quick microgames by rotating the GBA or pressing the A Button
• Unlock over 130 souvenirs from Diamond City, including bonus games, moveable figurines, music, instruments, and many other novelties.

Reviews (13)

Wind Me Up and Turn Me Loose
Are you thinking about trying the waters as a first time gamer?, Are you a hardcore gamer that is looking for something different?Or are you somewhere in between wanting something to consume your mind?!?Well......Nintendo has a game for you!!!WarioWare Twisted is an absolute when it comes to fun and different.The game has a gyro-sensor and so you use no other controls except for the occasional but for an action.You twist and turn your GBA/SP/DS to get it to do what you need, which is a multitude of mini games lasting no more than a few seconds long in length.

WarioWare MegaGames set the industry on its ear when it came out several years ago.By the way, when you finish Twisted, the original can still be found and is HIGHLY recommended.The goal is to complete several "mini" games, from twisting your airplane to fly out between hanger doors.To twisting so your legs match the syncro swimmers next to you.But as you go the faster and faster you have to complete your mini game.

I originally purchased the first WarioWare for my wife, we were looking at a long trip and she usually likes to take her GBA along to make the hours go buy.This one is no different, except for she makes me take corners wide as not to affect the gyro sensor and throw her game off.We almost need two of this game, we are always trying to play it when the other has it.The WarioWare series of games always get high reviews, the first one is deemed a classic and I am sure this one will be one too given enough time.

Wow!My head is spinning
I loved the microgames in previous Wario titles, but these are a whole lot of fun mainly due to the gyroscope (a sensor that knows when you are turning the GBA).I think this one beats the DS version TOUCHED simply beause it is easier to grasp and use without the stylus.Playing this one in public will get you some odd looks too.Lots of secrets to unlock.Definitely replay all the levels several times - there's a lot to unlock in here.This is a great game for all ages and all skill levels.That's the real draw.The whole family can fight over who's turn it is.

Twisted sick
This game is addictive! FUNFUNFUN.I'm here to tell some wacked things about this game. First if you play Jimmy DR. CrygorOrbolon and Warioman Long enough you will get Fronk GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These are hyper fast games by fronk. You can tell you get these when the music turns wierd. Play designers over to get new games and soveniers. Play Nine and eighteen volt to get the hilarious MONA PIZZA RECORD.If you beat wario man pay attention to his hysterical cut scene. I'm firing everyone. all in all this is a completley strange and pointless micro game bash. (What fun!)

Fun game
This game is alot of fun and is hard to put down. I am a 51 old woman that loves to play gameboy games and I have all the Wario games. Took a little getting use to having to move the gameboy back and forth or in circles but it is a lot of fun.

Twisted is incredibly addictive!
Okay, so I kinda bought this on impulse, without reading any reviews first. I mean, I had seen the DS version "touched" and loved it, but don't have a DS! "Twisted" has the exact same appeal as "Touched", and is just as fun, if not more! No stylus, just turn your gameboy! The gyro sensor is really sensitive, and you hardly push any buttons on this game. It's a perfect game to killl 5-10 minutes...but also pretty hard to put down if you have a lot of time to kill! The challenge doesn't seem to end, because you keep trying to want to beat your own scores, earn more souveneirs, and turn, turn turn! It's the best gameboy game I've come across in a long while. Totally original. I'm addicted. I love the mini-mini-game format. Buy it. You won't be disappointed! =) ... Read more

Product Description

Try 8 classic brain challenges on with cartridge with Ultimate Brain Games from telegames.This cartridge has some great games including 4-In-A-Row, Backgammon, Checkers, Chess, Domino, Mahiong, Reversi and Sink Ship. ... Read more

Features

• Game Boy Advance
• ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
• Puzzle/Board

Reviews (30)

Ulimite Brain Games IS Ulimite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This game is the best it has some of my favorite games. You can pick your oppents level of dificulity!The cool thing about Sink the Ships (Battle Ship) is you shoot more than once at a time so the game goes quicker.The chess gets a little boring because you have to move fromm square to square.Dominoes I love on their it has a level of oppent that I am! Resveri is to hard the only level that I can do is very easy and i am very good at it. Four in a Row is my favorite it has the same rules Connect Four and they make the easiest and hardest levels wihich is good for me because I share it with my brother and he is not very good but I am thats what I like about it.I don't know how to play Backgammon and Mah Jog and the game doesn't give a good discreaption of how to play.Finally, the person desinger rocks I made it to look just like me you can put on just about every little detail you need. It is my favorit e game I ever got!!!

An Ideal Collection of Games!
The best thing about this title is the variety of stuff you can play here, and the level of game play. Most of the games offered here have several levels of difficulty and the challenge is good for both kids and adults. The games are fun and varied enough to keep players busy for quite a while.

One cute feature is the face creator, that allows you to make an avatar of yourself, making the game personalized!

The Chess game is challenging, and really would be enough to recommend this title on its own. But add in backgammon, dominoes (which isn't that difficult to figure out once you play it a time or two), mah jong, 4 in a row, which is the board game "Connect 4" and sink ships, a cute version of "Battleship," and you have an excellent title, great for long excursions.

Highly recommended!

brain games
this is like the best game ever because i love chess, and checkers!!So I gave it 5 stars!Plus my dad love dominioes!

One of the mind loving titles for the GBA
This is a great collection of games. They all play equally well.The graphics here are not mind blowing but they do convey the felling of each game.However Mahjong Solitare lacks detail making a few of the tiles hard to say.Also, the lightness of the tile indictates how many tiles are under it, this can be annoying because by the time you get the last time it is dark indeed.

The game also has a mini playlist that lets you pick your music and this does work well, and is a fun addition.

The difficulty for most games is a relative fair.however as you increase the difficult it the computer takes increasing longer to make a move.

Wrong game
Disregarde the review I just did. It was the incorrect game.
I meant to review the ultimate card game.
sorry ... Read more

Product Description

SCRABBLE Blast!, an exciting update to the classic original, has come to Game Boy Advance! SCRABBLE bonus squares multiply your word score in a variety of ways. Double Letter, Triple Letter, Double Word, and Triple Word are all included. Plus, SCRABBLE Blast! Has three play modes. The first mode lets you score as many points as possible with 100 titles. Puzzle mode features number bombs, where you make words of a certain length and they explode. Or, test your SCRABBLE speed in Action mode, where ... Read more

Features

• Play a full game, Quick Anagram or Conumdrum round
• Extensive word list based on the official Scrabble word list
• 1 - 4 players
• Play against friends or the computer
• 10 ability levels

Reviews (3)

It's a game with a twist
You can say it's a game that is Tetris, Boggle and Dr. Mario mixed together to make words as quickly as possible.

This is NOT Scrabble.
I bought this game with the understanding that the word "Srabble" coincided with that family game where you create words from random tiles.This game only allowes itself to be called Scrabble because it uses a gameboard and point system similar to a Scrabble board. Understand me when I say THIS IS NOT SCRABBLE.If you are looking for a Scrabble handheld, look elsewhere.This game is essentially fancied-up Boggle, where you have a Scrabble board filled with tiles and you attempt to make words by connecting tiles together.As the other reviewer said, I also would rather play Bookworm for the Advance.

You cannot save your game, and the cartridge keeps no high scores.Animation is cheap, as is the music and graphics. Avoid!

It's okay, but you can't save your game.
Not really like scrabble, hard to win against the game.I prefer Bookworm for gameboy advance.You can save your game, and you can take your time. ... Read more

Product Description

Nintendo (AGBPBMVE) Mario Pinball Land GBA ... Read more

Features

• Play through the varied worlds of the Mushroom Kingdom.
• Collect Star Keys, defeat enemies, buy special items, and rack up the points as you rebound through dangerous locales full of familiar enemies.
• Single-screen, 3-D isometric view.

Reviews (16)

I LIKE!!!!
Only comment I have about the game is saving your scores. That sucks when you reach over 1,000,000 points and you die and you can't save your progress. The graphics are really cute.

a twisted mario!
Pinball and mario may sound strange, but it is a very interesting game. basically because it's a unique blend of mario and pinball. This isn't a regular table game, either. Characters and the enviroment create a slick table, like thebeehives become bumpers. the game includes a storyline, themed tables, and of course a cast of characters.

Graphics-the graphics are nice. they are smooth N64 style. the game also boasts no scrolling. The framerate is also very nice, and it has sharp texture.

sound-the music is catchy, and mario style. the sounds have the voices of Mario and everybody else. There are also spund of enemies, plus the star sound. it's catchy as heck!

gameplay-besides it's regular pinball action, you get multiple features. you complete goals to win stars. you can collect coins to buy shop items. there are bosses, including boo, and Petey Pirahnah. it's an interesting twist on classic pinball.

replay-It wont last you long as much as Mario, but the unique theme and it's flavor, will make you come back for more.

Overall-, the perfect twist on pinball.

fun is short-lived
Mario shows up once again, this time in his own pinball game.I'm sure this one will sell a ton of copies. Truth be told, Mario Pinball Land is like some cheap bubble gum that loses flavor after a couple of minutes.

Sure, the graphics are detailed and colorful, and all the gang of characters is here.The pinball action is simple yet works pretty well.So what is the problem?Very repetitive.The screens vary with different locales (pyramids, caves, deserts, etc) but the action never changes.I found myself getting bored with it early on.This one is for the kids.

Don't Buy This Game
This game is not a good game at all.First of all there is a horilble storyline.The ball is hard to manuver and fall out quickly.And finally when you turn it off it automatically deletes the file.I know its in the instrution book but it happens on inctinct.Trust me I am a game lover and this is just disappionting.I like mario games and I love pinball but this game is baadd.Trust me buy something good. I would buyKingdom Hearts: Chain Memories.

Off the wall? You bet!
To really enjoy this game, you have to think of it not as a pinball game with Mario flavor, rather as a Mario game with pinball flavor. /Mario Pinball Land/ will probably not satisfy hard core pinball lovers, but that doesn't mean it's not a good game.

First off, this game is drop-dead gorgeous. These are some of the best graphics I've seen on the GBA, and everything has that great Mario polish on it. The same can be said for the sounds, most of which come directly from Super Mario 64. The only cosmetic downside to Mario Pinball Land is the music. The tunes are good, but they are not Mario-y at all, and are pretty generic. It is unfortunate that the music lacks that signature Mario game feel.

Now on to the gameplay. As I said earlier, this is not your typical pinball game. It's basically a Mario game played in a pinball style. You progress through the different themed worlds (snow, desert, underwater, etc.) to defeat enemies, collect coins and power-ups, and get stars. Like Mario 64, you collect stars to get access to other areas to play, and eventually you will collect enough stars and star keys so you can go up against Bowser and rescue the princess.

The adventure mode of Mario Pinball Land is fairly short, by Mario game standards. It took only took me an hour or two of playing to get to Bowser's castle after buying the game. However, there are a lot of different levels and mini-games you can unlock, and there is a time trial mode to see how quickly you can beat a given stage.

And so we come to the drawbacks of the game. The biggest is the control - it can be very hard to get the ball where you want it to go, and it can be extremely frustrating to misjudge a shot and have Mario fall out of the stage (and thus reset it so you have to start all over again to get the level's star). It doesn't take too long to get the hang of the controls, but there are some shots that are just nigh impossible even with a lot of practice. This can make Mario Pinball Land a real chore at certain points.

Mario Pinball Land is a lot of fun, and you have to give Nintendo credit for trying something so off the wall and succeeding admirably. I would have given it 5 stars if there had been more modes aside from adventure (perhaps some traditional style pinball tables to unlock and play) and tighter physics/controls. Ultimately, this game will not satisfy pinball fanatics, but it definitely belongs in the collection of any Mario fan. ... Read more

Reviews (7)

A fun game, no matter what
I have none of the complaints with this game that were in the other reviews.I agree that some options like saving a game or auctioning a bankrupt player's properties would be nice, but they don't get in the way of game play for me.I do enjoy the ability to set as many options as I want, or to play with a variable time limit; no matter how much (or little) time I have to spare, this game is a LOT of fun to play.Seriously.Yes, this game isn't as glossy as many of the games out there, but it still is as fun as a Monopoly game ever was.If you don't care about fancy graphics but want a straightforward game, I recommend this one.

A bigger problem than the "no save" option is...
... When an opponent goes bankrupt, they simply quit the game and don't pay any of their debt to the player that bankrupted them.You get a message that the player simply "resigns" from the game.When this happens all of their property reverts back to being available for sale, all of their cash disappears and the player who bankrupted them gets NOTHING! And, just to clarify, all of the CPU players resign from the game in this manner without paying any of their debt, not just the last one left in the game.

This bug means that you can spend most of your money building hotels and knock out 2 of the 3 CPU players without getting a single dollar back, only to then lose to the last player due to a relatively small rent owed.Considering the whole point of Monopoly, this is an unforgivable bug that completely ruins the game.

I'M a huge monopoly fan... but I don't like this game.
I love the game monopoly but I DO NOT suggest this game!Im lucky I got the game as a present because I would really have been mad at the waste of money.
First, you can't save the game!I usually end up turning my system off because I can't save and don't want to waste the battery power.
Second, you can't really tell which spaces are yours on the board. If you want to know what spaces you own prepare to spend more time going through the game manager tool to see what you own and do not own.
The music is ok but after hours of playing the game it REALLY gets annoying! It overall has poor viewing of the board and other things such as title cards etc.

Even if you are a huge monoploy fan you shouldn't buy this game.

I bought and suggest the game "Monopoly Party" that is available for Gamecube, X box, and playstation 2. It is a lot better.

Terrible product
This game is a very poor product.I always try to consider that GBA is a portable, and as such has limitations.But, there just isn't much "right" about this game.It has nice graphics and an easy to see/read screen.Problems, as others have said include not being able to save a game.Not being able to save a game of MONOPOLY???You'll really appreciate that after playing for an hour at the airport and losing your game when it's time to board!The music is like fingernails on a chalk board.Mercifully, you can turn it off and keep the game sounds.Other peeves.You can only trade and build on your own turn.When you submit a trade to a computer player, nothing happens until that players turn comes up.Then they generally seem to reject it out of hand no matter how enticing you make it.Also, when a computer player starts to do something with his property, like trade, mortgage, etc....The screen that says what he is doing goes by so fast you can't read what he just did.It's also hard to manage propertys and see others status.But that probably goes with the fact that the GBA is a portable.I probably could have lived with everything else if you just could save a game.Anyway, I don't recommend this to anyone.You'll be sorry.If you REALLY REALLY have to have one because you love Monopoly, wait a few weeks and get for $5.00 used.

A good effort, but this version needed more work.
As a big Monopoly fan, I was wondering when there was going to be a version for Game Boy Advance/SP, or even the Nintendo DS. I was at first excited to hear of this release and looked forward to playing it.

Graphically, it is a huge step above the Game Boy Color version. It is similar to the PC version with the game board's slanted perspective. Although the view doesn't zoom in for a close-up look at the token and the space landed upon, the game displays the deed if it is unowned property, or text stating ownership, mortgage status and rent paid if applicable. The properties and spaces however, don't have legible words and/or property values, just scribbles, except for the four corners, and the Jail space is missing the "Just Visiting" text. The spaces are clearly identifiable though. Dice rolls are done nicely, the rolling process takes a bit too long for me, though the results are easy to see.

The tokens are rendered very nicely, and include the two tokens that were not in the Game Boy Color version: the Battleship and the Cannon; unfortunately, this version, like the GBC version still limits you to eight tokens, omitting the Horse & Rider, Wheelbarrow and Sack of Money tokens, which interestingly enough appear in the instruction booklet. Unlike the box description, the tokens don't "hop, skip and dance around the board", but they all move identically, as you would if you were moving them one space at a time on the dice roll.

The music is fairly nice, and can be toggled on or off, along with other customizable features, like starting money and properties dealt to players at start. One of the game's best features though, is the game interface. Instead of going to separate screens for trading, buying and selling houses, the selections appear right on the screen, with text on screen describing each menu button function. This results in a very streamlined interface allowing you to complete various game functions and get back in the game quickly. In game help is handy; it repeats information in the game manual and comes with a Hints and Tips section, which contains information from Monopoly.com's Strategy Wizard on winning the game.

Unfortunately, the game is not without its problems. Landing on Luxury Tax costs $100 instead of $75, landing on Income Tax always costs $200, rather than providing you with a choice of 10% or $200 (and correcting these settings in Game Options doesn't work). If a player rolls doubles to get out of jail, the game will let that player roll again, instead of the turn going to the next player. I landed on Community Chest receiving the "Advance to Go" card, on a later turn, I landed on Community Chest again and received the same card again, and no other player landed on Community Chest beforehand. When other players go bankrupt, your funds displayed for your token remain the same; no acquiring properties to unmortgage takes place and the game merely states that you win. The game manual also references as an example of a card moving you to another space, as moving you back "(for example, to Old Kent Road).", which is a space on the United Kingdom version of Monopoly. (The Help section in the game calls the space "Meditteranean Avenue").

This GBA/SP Monopoly also doesn't have a save feature as other reviewers have stated, but neither did the Game Boy Color Monopoly version, I have scoured the instruction manual and the GBC game version intensively, and it only states that you must select "Quit" and the winner is the player with the most assets, then the game can be switched off. This GBA/SP version only allows you to press start and select "Quit" and the entire game is gone, no winner, no anything.

Even with the errors and problems, the game is still nice to play, albeit slightly disappointing. If the problems mentioned were fixed and the designers had included a save game feature, (and better playtesting) this game would have been more enjoyable and a much more satisfying addition to a Monopoly fan's collection. If you're lucky enough to have the GBC version and the electronic handheld Monopoly game, it plays much better than this one. ... Read more

Product Description

MODEL - 01371 VENDOR- Majesco SalesFEATURES- Texas Hold EmGrab a seat at the table and wager it all in Texas Hold'em Poker! Compete in Quick Game or Tournament Mode against up to 9 computer players in limit or no limit Texas Hold'em Poker. Get into the action with Texas Hold'em Poker, the hottest poker game around!* Compete in Single Player or Career Mode * Full Texas Hold'em game play, including 5/10 Limit Play, 25/50 LimitPlay,Pot Limit, and No Limit Play. * Password entry feature allows players to save their bankroll for futuregames in Career Mode. * Play in country wide tournaments and ultimately compete in Vegas for theTexas Hold 'Em Poker Championship.-- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------- ESRB Rating: E for EVERYONE Genre/Category : Family System : GAMEBOY ADVANCE Number of Players:On-Line Compatible :Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theMajesco 01371 - Texas Hold Em GBA and all other Majesco Video Game Handheld Soft ... Read more

Features

• Compete in Single Player or Career Mode.
• Full Texas Hold'em game play, including 5/10 Limit Play, 25/50 Limit Play, Pot Limit, and No Limit Play.
• Password entry feature allows players to save their bankroll for future games in Career Mode.
• Play in country wide tournaments and ultimately compete in Vegas for the Texas Hold 'Em Poker Championship.

Reviews (8)

Good to kill time, but that's it
Any weathered Texas Hold 'Em player won't find much realism here in this GBA title from Majesco.The computer players will stay in with any hand, which means if your looking to play this to practice your poker skills, you'll find just how unrealistic this is.The fact that Texas Hold 'Em is so cheap in price makes it worth purchasing for GBA owners who enjoy the card game, as it is a good time killer.However, playing this GBA game for extended periods of time will show just how shoddy a job was done designing this game.The graphics are simplistic but colorful and they suit the game, while the sound is simplisticly done as well.The control scheme is easy to get a hold of as well, making the game easy to get into.Despite it's good qualities though, Texas Hold 'Em for the GBA fails to evoke the same kind of fun and strategic qualities that the card game gives you, but if you want a good and cheap time killer for your GBA, look no further.

Disappointing - unrealistic play
The graphics on the game are good, and as a basic poker game it passes, but if you're looking to practice your skills with this game, it disappoints.All of the computer players stay in with basically any hand, regardless of the level of play.I've been beaten by too many Two-Eight off suits to mention.

Got a spare 10 minutes?
If you do and you know your way around a Hold 'Emtable you can chew them up with this game.Looking for anything more?Look elsewhere.

Game play is simple and brainless.The cardplay from the game appears to have been programmed by chimpanzees.The rest of the programming isn't much better.This the first GBA game I've played that shows small video flaws occasionally during the game.It also suffers from something I thought was gone a lonnnng time ago - passwords to track career progress???I'm sorry - are we suddenly back in 1993?How about throwing a couple of extra kilobytes of memory on the cartridge and save the progress onboard?

Anyway - it's not like the game costs a small fortune or anything.Play it to pass the time but do NOT under ANY circumstances use this as a way to learn Hold 'Em.Unless, of course, you're playing at a table with me.

Great time killer
This game is only difficult if you've never played Texas Hold'em.
Other than that it's nothing but a time killer. It's hard to be competitive when the computer never folds before the pre flop, regardless what is in their hands. The computer will call you about 85% of the time regardless if their hand is good or bad. Any good hold'em player will fold more hands than they actually play but this isn't the case with the computer. It rarely folds. I've also seen at times when the computer has a great hand instead of raising, they will constantly check. Other times they will raise an absurd amount with only two pair. The game is a good buy for $10, what more can you ask for?

Dunno What These Other Guys Are Talking About...
I have no clue what these guys are talking about. Sure the computer will bet at times when it has a crappy hand, but the computer does fold more often than these other reviewers say it does.
And it is not as easy as they make it sound either. The game is very challenging. Heck I tried their tactic of going all in with a good hand, but the computer hand a better hand and I ended up losing. Don't be fooled by their statements. While the tournament modes are not really tournaments, they do not take a half hour to beat. More like a whole day's worth.
One reviewer said the graphics aren't anything great? Let me tell you this: these are some of the best graphics I have seen on any GBA game since they released some of the classic Mario games.
I am beginning to wonder if these fellas actually bought the same game I did. Because most of what they said isn't true to when I play the game. I don't mean to sound harsh, but I read these guys' reviews and was astonished to read that such a great game was getting bad reviews.
I recommend the game to any poker player. While it isn't an in-depth game by any means, it sure is entertaining. ... Read more

Reviews (12)

The new Tetris Attack.
I love puzzle games. If there's any one genre I like above all, it'd have to be the puzzle genre. Sure, there's a lot of bad ones out there that never get anywhere, but so many of them stand the test of time, and are still played today. Tetris, Bust-a-Move, Tetris Attack, Chu Chu Rocket, Puyo Pop, and even It's Mr. Pants are all played by many, and continue with new releases that people still buy. Who knew that a game with a bunch of blocks falling around would go on to be the best selling game of all time? But in comes the new kid on the block: Puzzle Fighter. While it's a port of the PSone version, it's still fun and addictive. It does have a minor problem that would have me reduce the score to 4.5 stars if I could, but it's just so damn fun that I can't resist the 5 star rating.

Super Puzzle Fighter II is essentially Puyo Pop and Tetris Attack combined, but with Street Fighter characters thrown in for added charm. 2-tile blocks of color fall down, and you create huge gems out of them, only to eradicate them with a shining block of a certain color. Example- you make a big blue gem...and the next piece to fall down is a regular green/shining blue piece. Have the shining blue piece hit the big blue gem, and it disappears. Continue doing this, and use strategy to destroy multiple ones at the same time to chain combos together, defeating your opponent. Yeah, it sounds a little silly, and it kind of is. But you don't notice it while playing because your eyes are glued to the screen, not blinking, trying your best to not lose. And while it sounds easy, the CPU is pretty tough, even on the easy difficulty with the difficulty stars on the option menu toned all the way down. That CPU uses strategy I tell ya. Something some people I've played against in previous puzzle games never used. The main mode of the game is the Arcade Mode. It's the basic mode we all know from any puzzle game. Go through the game and beat all the characters, and even a secret boss one at the end, not immediately selectable from the beginning. It starts out very easily, but then the computer kicks in with that strategy I was talking about. Like having all the blocks on one side of the box, and letting them just stack up so they have pleanty of room to make huge gems. Expect to lose a lot when they do this. You'll just have to be quicker on the draw. There's also a Versus Mode, which I haven't really played since no one else around here has a GBA or doesn't like puzzle games. But from what I've read, it's the same as Arcade, only against another person...'kinda obvious there. Lastly is the Street Puzzle Mode. Here you can win some cool prizes for beating very tough 1-match rounds. Things you get include different colors for the characters, new win poses, music collections, voice collections, illustrations (very low-resolution though), and collections of animations. It's worth the effort to get all of these. Also, you can get the codes for the secret characters, including Akuma. He's even more menacing in chibi-ized form than he is normal.

So what's the minor problem? Now that I think about it, there's two, one being much smaller than the other. I'll get that one out of the way first, and it's an obvious one- the sound isn't the best. Voices sound good for a cart-based system and all, but they get fuzzy from time to time, as does the soundtrack. I'm not really complaining, and it doesn't take away from the gameplay...but they could've touched it up slighly better. The bigger problem is that black screen of death, as it's called by some. This has only happened once to me, but while playing, the screen will go black...and nothing happens. Pressing buttons won't make it go away, and you'll have to turn the game off/on again. Because of this, I don't play for too long at a time (a half hour tops) for fear of losing all my prizes that I fought for in the Street Puzzle mode.

The graphics are pretty good, and look identical to the PSone version, save the low-resolution illustration collection. Animations are great, and there's a lot of detail in the characters. I was actually impressed that they looked this good on the small GBA screen. Even the Capcom logo animation before you even get to the game's title screen looks great. It's from the PSone days where it'd show up all flashy. And as I mentioned above, the sound is alright. It could've been touched up more, but it gets the job done.

If you need a good puzzle game while on the go, or one to play against someone else on the GameBoy Player for GC, Puzzle Fighter II should be at the top of your list. It's one of few games I can think of that keep me coming back for more to outdo my previous ranks in the game. Here's hoping for a Third Strike version, and that they implament the characters even more for added chaos.

Consider the technology involved
Loved it on the PS1, love it here. There are some reviews out there that knock the port for its lower quality music. I say consider the technology involved. Do you really think you can get CD quality music that spans over 500 MB on an original PS1 CD (still more than a cartridge can hold if the music is compressed) in a 5 to 30 MB cartridge? If you think you can without sacrificing sound quality or the quality of the game itself then yes, there is a Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny does poop out painted chicken eggs to celebrate the ressurrection of the Christ.

Other than that (heh) the game holds up on the portable format. If you wanted music then buy the soundtrack to the game. If you want one of the most addictive Tetris clones available, buy this. Yes, I too get skeptical when people make pronouncements like that, but in this case it's true. Yet another puzzle game to take with you on plane/train/car/bus trips.

One of the reviewers here is right though. In Street Puzzle mode the computer seems to be moving that much faster than you and there's no hope of winning unless you randomly set down pieces (because eventually their will be masses of colored blocks that will bust). But you can win.

BTW, don't trust Vijay Boyapati to give an honest review. I am not a Capcom shill as he says. I'm simply reviewing on the game's merits and he sees fit to attack the other reviewers simply because they don't agree with him (which really pisses me off). I haven't had the chance to try the two player mode but I find the rest of the game fun. Is it an exact port of the PSOne version? No! Gee, now I wonder why. To give the game a 2 out of 5 stars just because he didn't like the two player mode is dishonest and I wouldn't trust his reviews at all. Get a second opinion.

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totaly awesome game my fav!!!!!!!!!!!!!
super puzzle fighter 2 turbo is one of the best games of all time!!!!!!!! but make sure you get it on playstation, much better gameplay and effects

One of my most favorite games ever
No doubt about it, its a great game.I never have had any memory bugs as in the other reviews, I have completed all of the challenges, and they are still saved months later.The learning curve is pretty big, but once you learn it, its awesome.If ya wanna try the arcade one, get a CPS2 system emulator and download the rom (although I can't say I did this, I know it exists).Pay attention to the learning video, and always just work on combos, and don't break little blocks, and lay pieces very fast.I wish there was someone here at my university that played it, I could go on for hours playing this.For an added challenge, try to beat the game with Dan (something I did on hard mode last night), or unlock master mode and go at it on there (not the toughest thing in the world).Although, I do feel master mode w/ Dan will never happen over here.

a really really really fun game
It is true.This game has a ton of programming flaws.I can't count the times that my saved data has been deleted.Infact, it's happened so many times that I don't even try to complete any of the street puzzles anymore.As well, there's a lot of game play issues, like gems jumping straight to the bottom, even though this is very rare, and the multi play is littered with problems.But, in spite of all these problems, I still love this game.the learning curve is HUGE, and I've played almost every day since the title came out and it's still challenging.Anyone looking for a challenge?You'll find it right here, and believe me, you won't be disapointed. ... Read more

Product Description

Pac-Man has landed on Ghost Island. His mission: spoil Toc-Man's party in this new 3D Pac-World. No longer is Pac-Man confined to mazes and a 2D life-style as he explores explores all the nooks and crannies of Ghost Island. Still true to his puzzle roots, Pac-Man unlocks the secrets of Ghost Island though switches, treasure chests and locked doors. Each locked door hides a switch or a valuable. To unlock the door, Pac-Man must find and chomp a corresponding item, usually a piece of fruit. From t ... Read more

Features

• Game Boy Advance
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Family

Reviews (1)

Its OK
I heard this game is good. It is a classic and classic games are mostly good. i rated it as 4 stars because it does not have that good of graphics. You should only get this game if you like Pac-Man. Remember classic good no bad ... Read more

Features

• A puzzle game in the truly Rare hilarious style, based on their original character Mr Pants!
• Three Single Player Modes
• Two Multi Player Modes for up to 3 friends
• A game for everyone with different levels of difficulty!