Welcome to my Reviews Page, where I give my positive and negative opinions on each Video Games that I've recently played
Top Numbered Reviews is from One being most favorite to Last being the Worst
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TOP SIX 3D PAC-MAN GAMES
TWO MEGA-MAN LEGEND GAMES + TRON BONNE
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne
Positive Points:
+ A spin-off prequel of the first Mega Man Legends/Rockman DASH game starring Tron Bonne.
+ The third-person shooting action stages are similar to the two Mega Man Legend video games.
+ Action stages are about sealing items and causing destruction under a time limit with boss battles.
+ The isometric puzzle stages are about sealing large green containers to the Tron Bon ship as the large mechanical Gustaff.
+ The first-person underground role-playing stages are controlling a small flying remote-controlled robot called the Finkel.
+ All three minigame stages include commanding Servbots to do Tron Bonne's bidding.
Negative Points:
- Recommend using a DualShock 4, DualSense controller, or any Xbox 360-like third-party controller.
- The video game supports Pocket Station exclusively for little Sony Japonies.
Grinding a million Zenny is this video game’s main story goal.
- The puzzle missions are limited to carrying and moving crates ten times within those eight lifts.
- Cannot move around while auto targeting and shooting an enemy
- Also cannot move around while moving the command cursor around.
- Cannot control the camera or the command cursor around with the right camera stick.
- Grinding a certain number of skills by putting Servbots in training exercises, going on missions, or disciplining them in the Torture Room.
Mega-Man Legend/Rock-Man Dash
Positive Points:
+ A third-person action-adventure video game made by the creator of the Mega-Man/Rock-Man video game series, Keiji Inafune.
+ An Action Platformer that utilises the mega buster with some special weapons, such as arm blade, bomb, cannon, etc.
+ Role playing elements such as choice matter dialogs, item looting, underground dungeon crawling, etc.
+ Switching between normal or tank controls in the options menu when moving around on the ground.
+ Switching between auto-targeting and holding the trigger button to manually shoot an enemy.
+ An open-world setting that takes place on an island called Kattelox City.
+ Fast travelling around the open-world island in the support car.
+ Upgrading Buster parts and switching special weapons from Roll Caskett.
+ Data: The little annoying monkey bot restores the health and energy gauge and saves their memory card data file.
Negative Points:
- No free camera controls, just turning left or right in tank controls.
- I recommend looking up a walkthrough, as Data won’t tell you where to go next or to find an item.
- Cannot run and gun around while locking on to an enemy
- Cannot move while looking around in a third-person shooting over-the-shoulder view.
- Grinding zenny to upgrade Buster parts, health and energy gauges, and other items from Roll Caskett or in junk shops.
- There is no option to change special buster weapons in the pause menu at any time.
- Not a fan of Mega Man's young boy voice that sounds more like a woman.
Mega-Man Legends 2/Rock-Man Dash 2
Positive Points:
+ A third-person action-adventure video game that is a sequel to the first Mega Man Legends video game.
+ An Action Platformer with improved gameplay mega buster part upgrades, role playing elements, etc.
+ Walk or run around with the left control stick or pad on the DualShock controller.
+ Free camera controls on the right camera stick while turning left or right on the shoulder buttons on the DualShock controller.
+ The player can switch between normal or tank controls in the options menu when moving around, similar to the first video game.
+ Move around and shoot an enemy while auto-targeting or holding the trigger button manually.
+ The player can also lift up certain enemies or blocks instead of kicking them in the first video games.
+ Exploring semi-open islands on an overworld map from inside the Flutter airship.
+ Roll Caskett to upgrade and switch special buster weapons inside the Flutter airship.
+ Data: The little annoying monkey bot fully restores the health and energy gauge and saves the memory card data file.
Negative Points:
- Recommend playing with a DualShock 4, DualSense controller, or any Xbox 360-like third-party controller.
- It is recommended to look up a walkthrough, as Data Bot won’t tell the player where to go next or to find an item.
- Grinding two million Zenny to purchase the Z-Sabre from the mayor of Pokte Village.
- Answering a hundred questions from the mayor's quiz correctly to win the Z-Sabre.
- Grinding a lot of Zenny to upgrade expensive Orze upgrades and other items from roll and junk shops.
- There is no option to change special buster parts in the pause menu at any time.
- I would rather utilise cheat codes than grind for hours for zennies, upgrades, and secrets.
- Good luck understanding how the digger’s licence works
- Very disappointed Crapcom cancelled Mega Man Legends 3, as the video game ended in a cliffhanger.
- Also disappointed that there is no Nintendo 64 port or a worldwide release for personal computers.
- Still not a fan of Mega Man's young boy voice continuing to sound like a woman.
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne
Positive Points:
+ A spin-off prequel of the first Mega Man Legends/Rockman DASH game starring Tron Bonne.
+ The third-person shooting action stages are similar to the two Mega Man Legend video games.
+ Action stages are about sealing items and causing destruction under a time limit with boss battles.
+ The isometric puzzle stages are about sealing large green containers to the Tron Bon ship as the large mechanical Gustaff.
+ The first-person underground role-playing stages are controlling a small flying remote-controlled robot called the Finkel.
+ All three minigame stages include commanding Servbots to do Tron Bonne's bidding.
Negative Points:
- Recommend using a DualShock 4, DualSense controller, or any Xbox 360-like third-party controller.
- The video game supports Pocket Station exclusively for little Sony Japonies.
Grinding a million Zenny is this video game’s main story goal.
- The puzzle missions are limited to carrying and moving crates ten times within those eight lifts.
- Cannot move around while auto targeting and shooting an enemy
- Also cannot move around while moving the command cursor around.
- Cannot control the camera or the command cursor around with the right camera stick.
- Grinding a certain number of skills by putting Servbots in training exercises, going on missions, or disciplining them in the Torture Room.
Mega-Man Legend/Rock-Man Dash
Positive Points:
+ A third-person action-adventure video game made by the creator of the Mega-Man/Rock-Man video game series, Keiji Inafune.
+ An Action Platformer that utilises the mega buster with some special weapons, such as arm blade, bomb, cannon, etc.
+ Role playing elements such as choice matter dialogs, item looting, underground dungeon crawling, etc.
+ Switching between normal or tank controls in the options menu when moving around on the ground.
+ Switching between auto-targeting and holding the trigger button to manually shoot an enemy.
+ An open-world setting that takes place on an island called Kattelox City.
+ Fast travelling around the open-world island in the support car.
+ Upgrading Buster parts and switching special weapons from Roll Caskett.
+ Data: The little annoying monkey bot restores the health and energy gauge and saves their memory card data file.
Negative Points:
- No free camera controls, just turning left or right in tank controls.
- I recommend looking up a walkthrough, as Data won’t tell you where to go next or to find an item.
- Cannot run and gun around while locking on to an enemy
- Cannot move while looking around in a third-person shooting over-the-shoulder view.
- Grinding zenny to upgrade Buster parts, health and energy gauges, and other items from Roll Caskett or in junk shops.
- There is no option to change special buster weapons in the pause menu at any time.
- Not a fan of Mega Man's young boy voice that sounds more like a woman.
TWELVE BOMBERMAN VIDEOGAMES
Pocket Bomberman
Positive Points:
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A side-scroller that plays similarly to other isometric Bomberman video games.
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The player can jump and only place bombs on the ground or in the air.
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The player has to attack all enemies to advance to the next level.
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There are power-ups that can be utilised for platforming and attacking all enemies.
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The game levels are featured in five different themed worlds
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Unlimited continues no matter how many game overs the player keeps getting.
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A mini game called Jump Mode where the player guides Bomberman jumping through difficult courses.
Negative Points:
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There is a difficulty setting included in the mini game but not in the story mode.
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Why is the player forced to beat the video game under a countdown timer?
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Note down passwords or utilise save states, as there is no auto or manual file saving.
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Utilise save states or cheat codes, as levels and boss battles are difficult to complete.
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Very confused why Bomberman has a sword but it can’t be utilised in the gameplay.
Bomberman Quest
Positive Points:
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An isometric action-adventure video game with some role-playing elements.
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Peace Town is the central hub world that connects to the four semi-open zones.
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To search for the four missing spaceship parts scattered around each open zone.
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There are power-ups that can be utilised for platforming and attacking all enemies.
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There is equipment that can be utilised for protection or traversal.
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There are also components for creating new bombs at the workshop in Peace Town.
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The player can look at the map and equip power-ups in the pause menu.
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A battle mode allows two players to compete using the Link Cable accessory.
Negative Points:
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It's best to look up a walkthrough for attacking enemies and searching for hidden items.
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Enemies in regular and boss battles can disappear when throwing a bomb at them.
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Utilise cheat codes, as the enemies and boss battle will be difficult to defeat.
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Enemies will respawn after defeating them and returning back to Peace Town.
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Digging up some holes with a shovel at random will restore one health point.
Positive Points:
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An isometric action maze-like video game that plays similarly to every Bomberman game.
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Three levels with two boss battles set in four different overworlds in space.
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The rule is to search all the crystals to unlock the door to complete the level.
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defeating Dark Force Bombers give battle armour to wear for the next boss battle.
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The multiplayer mode has two battle modes, "Single Match" and "Maniac Mode."
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Special Mode lets players complete a level within any number of minutes with selected items.
Negative Points:
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Not a fan of one-hit kills with limited one-up lives.
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Forced to complete levels and boss battles under a timer.
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Best played through emulation utilising save states and a rewind system.
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Can only utilise save files and passwords through a game over screen.
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A limited set of bombs and power-ups to destroy enemies and obstacles
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The battle armour can only be worn in a boss battle.
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No personal computer release for European Sony Ponies.
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Requires some strategic predictions for difficult boss battles.
Saturn Bomberman
Positive Points:
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An isometric action maze-like video game similar to every Bomberman game.
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Can play as white and black Bomberman in two-player story mode.
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The rule is to blow up Zarf poles to unlock the door to complete the level.
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Hatching dinosaurs from eggs will grant certain evolution and riding abilities.
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The multiplayer modes are just battle and master mode.
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Allowing online multiplayer functionality for up to ten players.
Negative Points:
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Not a fan of one-hit kills that are limited to one-up lives.
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Forced to complete levels and boss battles under a timer.
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Best played through emulation utilising save states and a rewind system.
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Can only utilise save files through a game over screen.
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A limited set of bombs and power-ups to destroy enemies and obstacles
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Requires some strategic predictions for difficult orze boss battles.
Atomic Bomberman
Developed and released by Interplay Productions on July 21st, 1997, exclusively for the personal computer under Hudson Soft’s supervision
Positive Points:
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An action maze-like video game that play similar to all isometric Bomberman games
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Up to ten players maximum can play in either classic or enhanced mode
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The player can play with a computer keyboard or a video game controller
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Multiplayer mode can be played local or online through LAN play
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a hidden level editor allows the player to edit existing maps and create new maps
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I like the western design of Bomberman that includes gloves and shoes
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Utilising pre-rendered 3D character models and maze-like level design backgrounds
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A significant utilisation of audio recordings from Billy West and Charlie Adler
Negative Points:
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Lack of a narrative story mode and Metroid-Vania like isometric level designs
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Cannot play this video game on a modern Windows operating system or on Steam Deck
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Any modern Amiga OS is required to play the Atomic Bomberman fan remake
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DirectDraw troubleshooting is required for the rainbow-coloured image glitch
Bomberman 64
Developed and released by Hudson Soft on September 26, 1997, exclusively for the Nintendo 64, and then released worldwide by Nintendo
Positive Points:
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An isometric action-adventure video game set in the third dimension.
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Maze-like stages that have two linear level and boss battles
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Free camera controls on the left and right C button
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Completes levels and boss battles under a count-up timer.
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The ability to kick, pick up, and throw bombs without the need of power-ups
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Pump up a bomb like a balloon while holding it to cast a powerful explosion
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A "remote" power-up prevents planted bombs from exploding.
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Enemies can become unconscious to lift up and throw them around or off the stage
Negative Points:
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Not a fan of one-hit kills until searching for a "heart" power-up
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Best played through emulation utilising save states and a rewind system.
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Requires some strategic predictions for difficult orze boss battles.
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Cannot kick or picked up a large pumped-up bomb
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Cannot jump, but can reach higher areas by bouncing on bombs without exploding
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The player can become unconscious until they can gain full control
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No easy difficulty in the story mode, just a normal and hard mode
Bomberman Hero
Developed by A.I Co., Ltd. and released by Hudson Soft on April 30th, 1998, exclusively for the Nintendo 64
Positive Points:
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A 3D isometric action-adventure video game with the ability to jump and throw bombs.
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There is life gauge in this video game, meaning no more one-hit kills
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Mini games that involve on-rail shoot em up in the air and underwater and snowboarding
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In addition to a standard bomb, there are various elemental bombs to utilise.
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Replayable stages for earning medals on each planet and to achieve the highest score
Negative Points:
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Free camera controls only function by standing still during gameplay
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Best played through emulation utilising save states and a rewind system
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A limited set of bombs and power-ups to destroy enemies and obstacles
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Lack of voice acting in cutscenes, compared to Conker's Bad Fur Day
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Initially planned to be Bonk 64/Ultra Genjin but then became a Bomberman game instead
Bomberman 64: The Second Attack!
Developed and released by Hudson Soft on December 3, 1999, exclusively for the Nintendo 64, and then released by Vatical Entertainment in America
Positive Points:
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A second isometric action-adventure video game set in the third dimension.
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Pommy is a companion that can be played by a second player in story mode
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Planet set-in Maze-like stages that are non-linear Metroidvania
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The ability to utilise different element crystals mapped on the C buttons
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Feeding Pommy food will give him different types of fighting transformations.
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Can purchase heart gauge containers and astral knight hints at the space shop
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Can also purchase costumes and battle stages in multiplayer mode
Negative Points:
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No Free camera controls, just like the first video game
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No easy difficulty in the story mode, just a normal and hard mode
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Best played through emulation utilising save states and a rewind system.
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A limited set of bombs and power-ups to destroy enemies and obstacles
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Requires some strategic predictions for difficult orze boss battles.
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Kicking, picking up, and pumped-up bomb are now power-ups.
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Cannot jump, but can reach higher areas by bouncing on bombs without exploding
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Cannot utilise remote bombs in boss battles and destroying crystal poles
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The player can become unconscious until they can gain full control
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This video game wasn’t localised in Europe and in the United Kingdom
Bomberman Story DS
Positive Points:
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An isometric action-adventure video game with some role-playing elements.
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Start with regular infinite bombs with other coloured bombs that utilise different abilities.
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There are planets to explore within the single-player story campaign.
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The player will encounter humans, robots, and furry creatures in world towns.
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Upgrades are automatic and require experience points through attacking enemies.
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Puzzle-solving mini-games utilise touchscreen controls and microphone blowing.
Negative Points:
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It's best to look up a walkthrough for story progressions and searching for hidden items.
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Best played through emulation that can utilise save states and a rewind system.
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Cannot control Bomberman with a stylus even though gameplay is on the touchscreen.
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Good luck completing the slot shot minigame and six-digit code in Planet Ari Desert.
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Also, good luck grinding gold coins to purchase items from the galaxy shop.
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There are a limited number of coloured bombs to purchase or search for in objects.
Bomberman Generation
Developed by Game Arts and released by Hudson Soft on June 4, 2002, exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube
Positive Points:
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A 3D isometric action-adventure video game that utilises cel-shading graphics.
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Free camera controls on the left and right shoulder buttons
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There are six worlds with puzzles and minigames, each with roughly five levels
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Pokémon-style boss battles with Charaboms, who will become friends after defeat.
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There are situations that bombs or Charaboms and a merge item combine to a stronger transformation
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Various power-ups that can increase running speed and explosive attack power.
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The multiplayer mode that resembles the classic Bomberman video games
Negative Points:
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Best played through emulation utilising save states and a rewind system.
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Requires some strategic predictions for difficult orze boss battles.
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Cannot jump, but can reach higher areas by bouncing on bombs without exploding
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No easy difficulty in the story mode, just a normal and hard mode
Positive Points:
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A 3D isometric action-adventure video game based on the Japanese cartoon series
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Utilising cel-shading graphics to resemble the Japanese cartoon
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White Bomberman gameplay is similar to Bomberman Generation
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Max utilises his Hyper Plasma Bomb to destroy certain walls and eliminate enemies
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The player can switch between White Bomberman and Max in the Story mode
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Charabom can be searched in specific levels or rescued from enemies
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Feeding food to Charaboms will transform and improve their gameplay abilities
Negative Points:
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Best played through emulation utilising save states and a rewind system.
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Requires some strategic predictions for difficult orze boss battles.
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The GameCube version utilises cel-shaded graphics but not the PlayStation 2 version.
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White Bomber can only utilise Charaboms; playable Max cannot
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The cartoon theme song was taken out of the north American version
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Majesco Sales didn’t localise this video game in certain PAL regions
Bomberman Act Zero
Positive Points:
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An action maze-like video game that play similar to all isometric Bomberman games
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The player can customise their own Bomberman model through colours and gender.
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A "First-Person Battle" mode is played from a third-person perspective with free camera controls.
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Power-ups that utilize speed, count, strength, and duration for each Bomberman
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An online multiplayer mode called "world battle" supports up to eight players.
Negative Points:
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A dark and dystopian future setting doesn’t work in a Bomberman video game.
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Not a fan of the hyperrealistic robotic version of Bomberman compared to the Japanese cartoon design
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Limited to colours and gender in the video game’s customisation tool.
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Lack of a story mode and Metroidvania-like isometric level designs.
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Falsely advertised as a first-person battle, as the mode is just played from a third-person perspective.
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If the character dies, the players will restart from the beginning.
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Critics and fans completely criticised it as one of the worst video games, being rushed and all.
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Konami and Hudson Soft sure love to put me to sleep with this boring orze video game
Pocket Bomberman
Positive Points:
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A side-scroller that plays similarly to other isometric Bomberman video games.
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The player can jump and only place bombs on the ground or in the air.
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The player has to attack all enemies to advance to the next level.
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There are power-ups that can be utilised for platforming and attacking all enemies.
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The game levels are featured in five different themed worlds
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Unlimited continues no matter how many game overs the player keeps getting.
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A mini game called Jump Mode where the player guides Bomberman jumping through difficult courses.
Negative Points:
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There is a difficulty setting included in the mini game but not in the story mode.
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Why is the player forced to beat the video game under a countdown timer?
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Note down passwords or utilise save states, as there is no auto or manual file saving.
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Utilise save states or cheat codes, as levels and boss battles are difficult to complete.
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Very confused why Bomberman has a sword but it can’t be utilised in the gameplay.
Bomberman Quest
Positive Points:
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An isometric action-adventure video game with some role-playing elements.
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Peace Town is the central hub world that connects to the four semi-open zones.
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To search for the four missing spaceship parts scattered around each open zone.
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There are power-ups that can be utilised for platforming and attacking all enemies.
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There is equipment that can be utilised for protection or traversal.
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There are also components for creating new bombs at the workshop in Peace Town.
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The player can look at the map and equip power-ups in the pause menu.
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A battle mode allows two players to compete using the Link Cable accessory.
Negative Points:
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It's best to look up a walkthrough for attacking enemies and searching for hidden items.
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Enemies in regular and boss battles can disappear when throwing a bomb at them.
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Utilise cheat codes, as the enemies and boss battle will be difficult to defeat.
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Enemies will respawn after defeating them and returning back to Peace Town.
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Digging up some holes with a shovel at random will restore one health point.
Positive Points:
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An isometric action maze-like video game that plays similarly to every Bomberman game.
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Three levels with two boss battles set in four different overworlds in space.
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The rule is to search all the crystals to unlock the door to complete the level.
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defeating Dark Force Bombers give battle armour to wear for the next boss battle.
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The multiplayer mode has two battle modes, "Single Match" and "Maniac Mode."
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Special Mode lets players complete a level within any number of minutes with selected items.
Negative Points:
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Not a fan of one-hit kills with limited one-up lives.
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Forced to complete levels and boss battles under a timer.
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Best played through emulation utilising save states and a rewind system.
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Can only utilise save files and passwords through a game over screen.
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A limited set of bombs and power-ups to destroy enemies and obstacles
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The battle armour can only be worn in a boss battle.
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No personal computer release for European Sony Ponies.
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Requires some strategic predictions for difficult boss battles.
TOP SIX 3D ZELDA GAMES
Top Nine Star Fox Video Games + Starlink: Battle For Atlas
Star-Fox: Battle For Atlas
Positive Points:
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A Toys to Life video game about flight battles in space or on the ground.
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Playable digitally or with the toy sets through micro- or physical transactions.
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Purchased toy sets can be played digitally without them after being used first.
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The Nintendo Switch Exclusive Starter Pack includes a Fox McCloud figure and his Arwing.
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Piloting spaceships across various open-zone planets of the fictional star system,
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Customising the spaceship with different types of elemental weapons.
Negative Points:
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Purchasing contents through microtransactions or physical transactions.
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Role-playing elements that require grinding experience points and upgrading pilot stats.
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Customising mods for the spaceship is required to attack powerful enemies and progress the story missions.
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I don't understand Ubi-$*ite business practice with console exclusivity.
Positive Points:
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A 3D action platforming video game that is a direct sequel to Star Fox Adventures
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On-rail Arwing shoot 'em up missions that play similarly to previous Star Fox video games.
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On-foot missions are third-person shooter gameplay with a selection of weapons.
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The Landmaster tank gameplay makes a return from Star Fox 64 for on-foot missions.
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It seems that Peppy Hare has taken retirement and given his job to Krystal, the blue fox.
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Bronze, silver, and gold medals can be rewarded through a difficulty setting.
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Multiplayer mode supports up to four players and includes three distinct gameplay styles.
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Players can switch between three different on-foot mission gameplay styles and inverted controls.
Negative Points:
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Cannot play any characters other than Fox McCloud in the main story missions
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Lack of some melee combat for most on-foot mission gameplays
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Strafing controls in the Landmastertank gameplay are slow as orze
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This is the last star fox video game to have on-foot mission gameplay
Star Fox Adventures
Positive Points:
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A third-person action-adventure video game that plays similarly to classic 3D Zelda video games.
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Mostly on-foot gameplay with some on-rails shoot em up challenges on the Arwing
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Exploring open-zone areas on Dinosaur Planet as well as other planets
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An automatic day and night cycle with a dynamic weathering system such as rain
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Utilise Krystal’s staff for melee combat, shooting, and some other power-ups.
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Tricky the little earth-walker dinosaur prince can be utilised for AI pet simulation controls
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The yellow C-stick can be utilised for key items and special powers from Tricky and Krystal’s staff
Negative Points:
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Limited time to play as the new character, Krystal, at the beginning of the video game
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No free camera controls on the camera stick.
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Cannot strafe while in the third-person shooting perspective through on-foot gameplay
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Not a fan of the aiming cursor springing back to the centre of the screen
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Utilise save states and rewind system for difficult Orze puzzles and mini games
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Lack of a difficulty settings for enemy attacks, quick time events, puzzles, etc.
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Forced to complete challenges under a time limit that goes under a minute
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Cannot fast travel to any open zone areas or back to the Arwing
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Initially planned to be Dinosaur Planet for the Nintendo 64 but became Star Fox instead.
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The last Nintendo game by Rare until they moved on to developed video games for the Xbox
Star Fox 2
Positive Points:
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The second shoot em up video game that was cancelled but got resurrected instead
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Playable on the Super Nintendo Classic Edition and Nintendo Switch Online collection
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Utilising the Super FX Chip for first- and third-person perspective Arwing gameplay
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The player can play as any two characters in the Star Fox team with two new characters
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Freely flying around the overworld map in a semi-real-time strategy mode
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The player can utilise the new Arwing Walker mode for on-ground shoot em up gameplay
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The Arwing Walker aiming is automatic so that it can strafe and turn left or right.
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The Arwing flight simulation gameplay is on rails but isn’t in Arwing Walker mode.
Negative Points:
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Very disappointed that Nintendo cancelled the video game for the Super Nintendo console
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Very slow frame pacing on the Nintendo Switch Online collection via emulation
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Utilise the rewind system through emulation for difficult Orze gameplay situations.
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Also utilise save states, as there is no manual file saving or a password system.
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Cannot switch between first- and third-person gameplay perspectives on some stages.
Fox Guard
Positive Points:
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A 3D tower defence spinoff expansion of the Star Fox video game series.
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To defend mining bases from waves of robots destroying the base’s core.
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First-person shooting gameplay on the television screen.
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Touching and switching security cameras on the Wii U gamepad screen.
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The Editor mode allows players to create levels and share them online.
Negative Points:
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Very confused why the expansion is built into Star Fox Zero.
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A digital download code is bundled in the UK release of Star Fox Zero
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Very blurry gameplay graphics displaying on the Wii U gamepad screen.
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Still not a fan of Slippy the frog’s voice sound like a little girl
Positive Points:
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An on-rail shoot 'em up video game based on Star Fox 64/Lylat Wars.
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Gameplay can be displayed on television or on the Wii U gamepad screen.
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Switching between first- and third-person gameplay perspectives.
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Camera controls and targeting are utilised through gyroscopic controls.
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A bipedal Walker from the cancelled Star Fox 2 video game makes a return
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A Gyrowing can lower a small robot to enter small spaces and hack into computers
Negative Points:
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Falsely advertised as not Star Fox 64 rather than a prequel or brand-new video game.
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Very blurry gameplay graphics displaying on the Wii U gamepad screen.
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No option to control the camera and on-screen target with the right camera stick.
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Cannot select any planet levels on the overworld map; it all depends on progression.
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Still cannot play as any characters in the Star Fox team in the story mode
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Still not a fan of Slippy the frog’s voice sound like a little girl
Star Fox 64/Lylat War
Positive Points:
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An on-rail shoot 'em up video game featuring furry cartoon animals in the third dimension.
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Remade for the Nintendo 3DS that supports stereoscopic 3D graphics, quality-of-life improvements, and gyroscope controls
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Switching between first- and third-person gameplay perspective inside the Arwing
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The first Nintendo 64 game to support the Rumble Pak add-on for the game controller
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Full voice acting dialog that can be spoken normally or natively Lylat
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All-Range Mode” allow the player to freely roam the battlefield, with the ability to U-Turn and flip over
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On-rail shoot 'em up gameplay can be on the ground inside the Landmaster tank.
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Split-screen multiplayer modes that can support up to four players simultaneously
Negative Points:
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Utilise the rewind system through emulation for difficult Orze gameplay situations
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Also utilise save states through emulation, as there is no manual file saving or a password system
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Cannot select any planet levels on the overworld map; it all depends on gameplay progression
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Cannot play as any characters in the Star Fox team other than Fox McCloud in story mode
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On-foot battles with a bazooka is only available in the split-screen multiplayer mode
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No option to change button mapping and inverted controls on the Nintendo 64 controller
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Not a fan of Slippy the frog’s voice sounding like a little girl, especially in the Nintendo 3DS remake.
Positive Points:
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The first on-rail shoot em up video game featuring furry cartoon animals in Space
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Switching between first- and third-person gameplay perspective inside the Arwing
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Options to change button mapping and inverted controls on the game controller
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Utilising the Super FX Chip for three-dimensional polygon graphics acceleration
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Switching between first- and third-person gameplay perspective by pressing the select button
Negative Points:
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Very slow frame pacing on the Nintendo Switch Online classic collection
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Utilise the rewind system through emulation for difficult Orze gameplay situations
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Also utilise save states through emulation, as there is no manual file saving or a password system
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Cannot select any planet levels on the overworld map; it all depends on gameplay progression
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Also, cannot play as any characters in the Star Fox team other than Fox McCloud in story mode
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No way to switch between first- and third-person gameplay perspective on some stages
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Can only move the target cursor in first-person gameplay perspective for accurate shooting
Star Fox Command
Positive Points:
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An on-rail shoot 'em up video game that plays similarly to previous Star Fox video games.
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The object is to stop enemies from attacking the Great Fox spaceship in the battle map.
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There is a strategic battle system map that can be interacted with on the touchscreen.
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The player can control the Arwing on the touchscreen and shoot enemies with any buttons.
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The player can also play with other characters in their own Arwing with special attacks.
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Battle with other players via Download Play or online via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Negative Points:
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Lack of difficult setting medals achievement from Star Fox Assault.
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Cannot control the Arwing on the directional control pad, just touchscreen controls.
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There is no third-person shooting gameplay for the Land Master tank and on-foot missions.
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Not a fan of on-rail shoot 'em up battles that are required to be completed under a timer.
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Limited to how many touchscreen controls and battle turns the player can take.
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Lack of voice acting compared to other Star Fox video games other than the Super Nintendo version.
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Also not a fan of the story writing in this video game, as it ended the Star Fox series.
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Backward compatible for the Nintendo 3DS that doesn’t support the circle pad control stick.
Star-Fox: Battle For Atlas
Positive Points:
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A Toys to Life video game about flight battles in space or on the ground.
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Playable digitally or with the toy sets through micro- or physical transactions.
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Purchased toy sets can be played digitally without them after being used first.
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The Nintendo Switch Exclusive Starter Pack includes a Fox McCloud figure and his Arwing.
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Piloting spaceships across various open-zone planets of the fictional star system,
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Customising the spaceship with different types of elemental weapons.
Negative Points:
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Purchasing contents through microtransactions or physical transactions.
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Role-playing elements that require grinding experience points and upgrading pilot stats.
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Customising mods for the spaceship is required to attack powerful enemies and progress the story missions.
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I don't understand Ubi-$*ite business practice with console exclusivity.
Positive Points:
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A 3D action platforming video game that is a direct sequel to Star Fox Adventures
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On-rail Arwing shoot 'em up missions that play similarly to previous Star Fox video games.
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On-foot missions are third-person shooter gameplay with a selection of weapons.
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The Landmaster tank gameplay makes a return from Star Fox 64 for on-foot missions.
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It seems that Peppy Hare has taken retirement and given his job to Krystal, the blue fox.
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Bronze, silver, and gold medals can be rewarded through a difficulty setting.
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Multiplayer mode supports up to four players and includes three distinct gameplay styles.
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Players can switch between three different on-foot mission gameplay styles and inverted controls.
Negative Points:
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Cannot play any characters other than Fox McCloud in the main story missions
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Lack of some melee combat for most on-foot mission gameplays
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Strafing controls in the Landmastertank gameplay are slow as orze
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This is the last star fox video game to have on-foot mission gameplay
Star Fox Adventures
Positive Points:
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A third-person action-adventure video game that plays similarly to classic 3D Zelda video games.
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Mostly on-foot gameplay with some on-rails shoot em up challenges on the Arwing
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Exploring open-zone areas on Dinosaur Planet as well as other planets
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An automatic day and night cycle with a dynamic weathering system such as rain
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Utilise Krystal’s staff for melee combat, shooting, and some other power-ups.
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Tricky the little earth-walker dinosaur prince can be utilised for AI pet simulation controls
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The yellow C-stick can be utilised for key items and special powers from Tricky and Krystal’s staff
Negative Points:
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Limited time to play as the new character, Krystal, at the beginning of the video game
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No free camera controls on the camera stick.
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Cannot strafe while in the third-person shooting perspective through on-foot gameplay
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Not a fan of the aiming cursor springing back to the centre of the screen
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Utilise save states and rewind system for difficult Orze puzzles and mini games
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Lack of a difficulty settings for enemy attacks, quick time events, puzzles, etc.
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Forced to complete challenges under a time limit that goes under a minute
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Cannot fast travel to any open zone areas or back to the Arwing
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Initially planned to be Dinosaur Planet for the Nintendo 64 but became Star Fox instead.
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The last Nintendo game by Rare until they moved on to developed video games for the Xbox
Three 3D Rayman Games + Tonic Trouble
FOUR BANJO-KAZOOIE VIDEO GAMES + TWO CONKER VIDEO GAMES
Conker's Pocket Tales
Positive Points:
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An isometric 3D platformer developed for the Nintendo Game Boy Colour.
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light-hearted and appropriate with a simple rescue-and-collect storyline.
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Compatible on the Original Game Boy that plays differently
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utilising gameplay elements for puzzle solving, mini-games, and hidden secrets.
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A range of themed world levels that will keep exploration fresh.
Negative Points:
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Save states and a rewind system recommended for difficult-orze gameplay situations
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Boring orze isometric gameplay restricts the sense of verticality and expansive exploration.
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lacks platforming and dimensional movement, relying instead on block-sliding puzzles.
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Limited to grinding acorns as the video game’s health points.
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The damsel-in-distress plot is generic and doesn’t offer much narrative depth.
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Character Dynamics is limited compared to Conker’s Bad Fur Day.
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Repetitive gameplays with collect-a-thon mechanics.
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The last light-hearted video game until Conker becomes mature and edgy.
Banjo-Kazooie
Positive Points:
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A 3D platformer about collecting pieces of a golden jigsaw and music notes.
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The remaster has enhanced graphics, modern controls, and Stop 'N' Swop mechanics.
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Utilising the buddy duos' gameplay mechanics for attacks, puzzles, and traversal.
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Free camera controls with the ability to switch between first- and third-person perspectives.
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Open sandbox levels set inside Grunty the witch's lair as the main hub world.
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Talking to Bottles the mole will unlock buddy duos' gameplay abilities.
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Transforming into creatures with their ability from Mumbo Jumbo the shaman
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The ability to fly around the world level through collecting red feathers
Negative Points:
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Utilising saves states and the rewind system through emulation but not in Rare Replay
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Forced to recollect missing Jinjos and music notes when dying or restarting the level.
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Mumbo’s hut is nowhere to be located in any of the four open hub levels.
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Stop 'N' Swop mechanics don’t work on the NSO Nintendo 64 collection.
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Very confused why Clanker, the large mechanical fish, has a bloody flesh wound.
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Limited to less than ten golden invulnerability feathers.
Banjo-Tooie
Positive Points:
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A 3D platformer that is a sequel to Banjo-Kazooie but expanded.
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The remaster has enhanced graphics, modern controls, and Stop 'N' Swop mechanics.
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The buddy duo's gameplay mechanics from the first video game return.
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Banjo and Kazooie can be played separately on their own pad.
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Switching to first-person shooting gameplay mode in Breegull Blaster challenges
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Open sandbox levels are set in the Isle of Hags as the main large open hub world.
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Unlocking new buddy duos' gameplay abilities from Jamjars the drill sergeant mole
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Playable Mumbo Jumbo can perform powerful spells at designated spots on his pads.
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Transforming into creatures and objects in the pool inside Humba Wumba's wigwam
Negative Points:
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Utilising saves states and the rewind system through emulation but not in Rare Replay
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Stop 'N' Swop mechanics don’t work on the NSO Nintendo 64 collection.
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Forced to do jigsaw puzzles and challenges under a countdown timer
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Cannot switch to first-person shooter mode outside of Breegull Blaster challenges.
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Look up a walkthrough, as some puzzles are too cryptic or rely on reading signs.
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Going back and forth to Mumbo's hut is required to play Mumbo Jumbo.
Conker: Live & Reloaded
Positive Points:
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Third-person platformer with some shooting and multi-genre gameplay.
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A cartoon video game featuring contents made for adult gamers
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The remake has enhanced graphics with realistic settings and character textures.
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Collecting money for rewards and progression throughout the hub worlds.
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Utilising the "context-sensitive" pads for new abilities and wielding unique weapons.
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A frying pan in the original game, but a spiked nail baseball bat in the remake.
Negative Points:
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Twelve Tales, initially designed for children, shifted its focus to adult audiences.
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A sequel was planned but became a remake with multiplayer.
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Cannot play the remake on Rare Replay, only the original video game.
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Awkward Nintendo 64 controls and no rewind and save states included in the Rare Replay.
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The remake, fully censored, altered the original's uncensored video game.
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Remade censorship and off-key music affect the Great Mighty Poo boss battle.
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Awkward shooting controls in the original were improved in the remake.
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Very weird elements, such as wee-weeing and pooing browns
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Squirrels eat nuts and acorns, not chocolate pieces, as the game's health points.
Banjo Kazooie: Grunty’s Revenge
Positive Points:
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An isometric 3D platforming spin-off developed for the portable gaming device.
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Taking place between Banjo-Kazooie and Tooie, involving time travel.
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A limited set of abilities in Banjo-Kazooie are well adapted to this video game.
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A high production value on the portable gaming device with vibrant worlds and catchy tunes.
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Easy to pick up and play without a huge time commitment.
Negative Points:
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Save states and a rewind system in emulations recommended for this video game
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Overemphasis on item collecting that can become repetitive and grindy.
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Boring Orze isometric gameplay restricts the sense of verticality and expansive exploration.
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Lacking the polish and depth of Banjo-Kazooie and Tooie for this video game.
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Cannot tell whether this video game is canon to the Banjo-Kazooie series.
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Some repetitive mini-games are required to unlock a jigsaw piece
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Forced to do certain platforming sections under a countdown timer.
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Enemies respawn early or after leaving that area after being defeated.
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Good Points
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A 3D platformer with vehicle-based gameplay and a Lego-style customisation tool.
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A large open-zone field set in Showdown Town with a driven terrain layout and secrets.
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Obtaining components to construct improved automobiles in the vehicle customisation utility mode
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A customised vehicle can be utilised for driving, flying, sailing, or diving underwater
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Vehicle-based missions involved Racing, delivering, escorting, etc.
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Utilising range-based weapons for Vehicular Combat gameplay missions
Bad Points
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Not a fan of the new but ugly cartoon design for every character.
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Departing from the 3D platforming genre of classic Banjo-Kazooie video games.
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Focusing entirely on vehicle-based challenges instead of platforming,
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Gameplays and objectives that make the player fall asleep over time.
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A repetitive story despite being a direct sequel to Banjo-Tooie
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Some missions require very specific vehicle builds, leading to trial-and-error frustration.
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The physics system can be unpredictable, especially with complex contraptions.
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The majority of the characters feel very weak and underutilised.
Conker's Pocket Tales
Positive Points:
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An isometric 3D platformer developed for the Nintendo Game Boy Colour.
-
light-hearted and appropriate with a simple rescue-and-collect storyline.
-
Compatible on the Original Game Boy that plays differently
-
utilising gameplay elements for puzzle solving, mini-games, and hidden secrets.
-
A range of themed world levels that will keep exploration fresh.
Negative Points:
-
Save states and a rewind system recommended for difficult-orze gameplay situations
-
Boring orze isometric gameplay restricts the sense of verticality and expansive exploration.
-
lacks platforming and dimensional movement, relying instead on block-sliding puzzles.
-
Limited to grinding acorns as the video game’s health points.
-
The damsel-in-distress plot is generic and doesn’t offer much narrative depth.
-
Character Dynamics is limited compared to Conker’s Bad Fur Day.
-
Repetitive gameplays with collect-a-thon mechanics.
-
The last light-hearted video game until Conker becomes mature and edgy.
Banjo-Kazooie
Positive Points:
-
A 3D platformer about collecting pieces of a golden jigsaw and music notes.
-
The remaster has enhanced graphics, modern controls, and Stop 'N' Swop mechanics.
-
Utilising the buddy duos' gameplay mechanics for attacks, puzzles, and traversal.
-
Free camera controls with the ability to switch between first- and third-person perspectives.
-
Open sandbox levels set inside Grunty the witch's lair as the main hub world.
-
Talking to Bottles the mole will unlock buddy duos' gameplay abilities.
-
Transforming into creatures with their ability from Mumbo Jumbo the shaman
-
The ability to fly around the world level through collecting red feathers
Negative Points:
-
Utilising saves states and the rewind system through emulation but not in Rare Replay
-
Forced to recollect missing Jinjos and music notes when dying or restarting the level.
-
Mumbo’s hut is nowhere to be located in any of the four open hub levels.
-
Stop 'N' Swop mechanics don’t work on the NSO Nintendo 64 collection.
-
Very confused why Clanker, the large mechanical fish, has a bloody flesh wound.
-
Limited to less than ten golden invulnerability feathers.
Banjo-Tooie
Positive Points:
-
A 3D platformer that is a sequel to Banjo-Kazooie but expanded.
-
The remaster has enhanced graphics, modern controls, and Stop 'N' Swop mechanics.
-
The buddy duo's gameplay mechanics from the first video game return.
-
Banjo and Kazooie can be played separately on their own pad.
-
Switching to first-person shooting gameplay mode in Breegull Blaster challenges
-
Open sandbox levels are set in the Isle of Hags as the main large open hub world.
-
Unlocking new buddy duos' gameplay abilities from Jamjars the drill sergeant mole
-
Playable Mumbo Jumbo can perform powerful spells at designated spots on his pads.
-
Transforming into creatures and objects in the pool inside Humba Wumba's wigwam
Negative Points:
-
Utilising saves states and the rewind system through emulation but not in Rare Replay
-
Stop 'N' Swop mechanics don’t work on the NSO Nintendo 64 collection.
-
Forced to do jigsaw puzzles and challenges under a countdown timer
-
Cannot switch to first-person shooter mode outside of Breegull Blaster challenges.
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Look up a walkthrough, as some puzzles are too cryptic or rely on reading signs.
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Going back and forth to Mumbo's hut is required to play Mumbo Jumbo.
Four TY the Tasmanian Tiger Games
Burning Rangers & Billy Hatcher
My Buring Rangers Review
Positive Points:
+ A second video game made by the creators of the Sonic the Hedgehog games after Nights into Dreams.
+ A video game console that has hardware limitations can push the power of three-dimensional gameplay.
+ A 3D platformer that allows the player to run and gun and hover around on a jetpack as a firefighter.
+ The video game supports the 3D control pad for full analogue controls on the left control stick.
+ The player can play as either Tillis or Shou Amabane in one of the four levels within the story mode.
+ Collecting red gems by putting out different coloured fires is required to rescue civilians.
+ There are no waypoints, as a voice navigation call system is implemented to assist the player
+ Rescuing civilians will send their message in the mail screen.
Negative Points:
- Limited camera controls are mapped to the left and right shoulder and trigger buttons.
- A video game that has not aged well has collision detection and glitches that were criticised.
- Get ready the certain number of red crystals, as they are required to rescue civilian
- No health gauge, as the crystals function similarly to the rings in every Sonic the Hedgehog game.
- Not that I want tank controls, but I feel Sonic Team should include it on the Sega Saturn control pad.
- Limited quality of life mechanics such as difficulty settings, one up lives, navigation systems, etc.
My Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg Review
Positive Points:
+ A third video game made by the creator of the Sonic the Hedgehog games after Nights and Burning Rangers.
+ A 3D platformer that utilises ball-rolling physics and gameplay move sets with giant eggs.
+ Feeding fruit bubbles to a giant egg will hatch out animals, combs, power-ups, unlockable items, etc.
+ Billy Hatcher is the main character, but there are three playable characters that can be unlocked in story mode.
+ Mini games can be unlocked in the story map and played on the Game Boy Advance via a link cable.
+ There is a level select map in the story mode that has six world stages with their own five missions.
+ The first missions start at night and then become daytime after rescuing chicken elders inside golden eggs.
+ There are different coloured combs that give the player elemental powers when rolling an egg.
+ Some elemental egg animals allow the player to attack enemies or objects under a pet simulation command.
+ There is a shiny Sonic Team egg that will hatch out some Sega characters at random as egg animals.
+ A local co-op battle mode that allows two players to battle each other as one of the four playable characters.
Negative Points:
- Limited to only one elemental comb, power-up, and accessory through hatching their own egg.
- Cannot switch a power-up comb or accessory; the player will have to hatch their own egg again.
- Eggs are limited to three shell cracks causing them to explode in eggshells and a large yolk.
- Animal companions are limited to five to six elemental attacks per utilisation.
- The egg-rolling speed could do with some adjustments when on floating tracks or going down slopes.
- A one-up life is difficult to grind when hatching out normal polka-dotted eggs at random.
- The video game doesn’t explain how collecting chick coins works clearly; look up a guide about this.
My Buring Rangers Review
Positive Points:
+ A second video game made by the creators of the Sonic the Hedgehog games after Nights into Dreams.
+ A video game console that has hardware limitations can push the power of three-dimensional gameplay.
+ A 3D platformer that allows the player to run and gun and hover around on a jetpack as a firefighter.
+ The video game supports the 3D control pad for full analogue controls on the left control stick.
+ The player can play as either Tillis or Shou Amabane in one of the four levels within the story mode.
+ Collecting red gems by putting out different coloured fires is required to rescue civilians.
+ There are no waypoints, as a voice navigation call system is implemented to assist the player
+ Rescuing civilians will send their message in the mail screen.
Negative Points:
- Limited camera controls are mapped to the left and right shoulder and trigger buttons.
- A video game that has not aged well has collision detection and glitches that were criticised.
- Get ready the certain number of red crystals, as they are required to rescue civilian
- No health gauge, as the crystals function similarly to the rings in every Sonic the Hedgehog game.
- Not that I want tank controls, but I feel Sonic Team should include it on the Sega Saturn control pad.
- Limited quality of life mechanics such as difficulty settings, one up lives, navigation systems, etc.
My Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg Review
Positive Points:
+ A third video game made by the creator of the Sonic the Hedgehog games after Nights and Burning Rangers.
+ A 3D platformer that utilises ball-rolling physics and gameplay move sets with giant eggs.
+ Feeding fruit bubbles to a giant egg will hatch out animals, combs, power-ups, unlockable items, etc.
+ Billy Hatcher is the main character, but there are three playable characters that can be unlocked in story mode.
+ Mini games can be unlocked in the story map and played on the Game Boy Advance via a link cable.
+ There is a level select map in the story mode that has six world stages with their own five missions.
+ The first missions start at night and then become daytime after rescuing chicken elders inside golden eggs.
+ There are different coloured combs that give the player elemental powers when rolling an egg.
+ Some elemental egg animals allow the player to attack enemies or objects under a pet simulation command.
+ There is a shiny Sonic Team egg that will hatch out some Sega characters at random as egg animals.
+ A local co-op battle mode that allows two players to battle each other as one of the four playable characters.
Negative Points:
- Limited to only one elemental comb, power-up, and accessory through hatching their own egg.
- Cannot switch a power-up comb or accessory; the player will have to hatch their own egg again.
- Eggs are limited to three shell cracks causing them to explode in eggshells and a large yolk.
- Animal companions are limited to five to six elemental attacks per utilisation.
- The egg-rolling speed could do with some adjustments when on floating tracks or going down slopes.
- A one-up life is difficult to grind when hatching out normal polka-dotted eggs at random.
- The video game doesn’t explain how collecting chick coins works clearly; look up a guide about this.
Crash Twinsanity
Mystical Ninja/Ganbare Goemon Games
Top Six Asterix & Obelix XXL Games
Eleven Open World Spider-Man Video Games
seven Batman: Arkham Video Games + Gotham Knights & Suicide Squad
Top Nine 3D Looney Tune Games
Woody Woodpecker: Escape from Buzz Buzzard Park
Three Epic Mickey Mouse + Disney's Magical Mirror Starring
The Simpsons Games
Funko Fusion
Released on September 13th, 2024, by 10:10 Games for current Video Game Consoles and on Steam Deck
SEVEN 3D SPIDER-MAN GAMES
two disney video games
Piglet's Big Game
Positive Points:
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A 3D adventure horror game for younger players
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Help Pooh and friends solve problems in their dreams.
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Puzzle solving, moving objects, and using key items mapped on the controller.
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Each character has a unique dream world.
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Battling Heffalumps and Woozles by pressing buttons to scare them into potion bottles.
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Interact with Pooh and Tigger to advance through dream worlds.
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Tigger sneaks from enemies, while Pooh runs away.
Negative Points:
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Heffalumps and Woozles scare the player back to the main hub by depleting Piglet's fear health until Robin's balloon is touched.
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Collecting hidden cookies to buy brave faces that scare off Heffalumps and Woozles.
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Quickly pressing random buttons before the Heffalump or Woozle gets closer.
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No difficulty modes exist; progression relies on Piglet's brave faces and the types of Heffalumps and Woozles faced.
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The game is only available on the Nintendo GameCube, which is disappointing for Xbox users.
Finding Nemo
Positive Points:
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Based on the film, but as the three playable fishes with their own levels
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Swimming in a side scroller and on-rails in a third-person perspective at random in the level.
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No lives or a game over screen when dying in a level, but there are death scenes to laugh at.
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Collecting star through mini games and challenges such as racing, bouncing, coloured pebble matching, etc.
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Replayable levels if the player is missing out on star collecting or competing against the time.
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Each level has its own orchestral soundtrack that is relaxing or classical rock.
Negative Points:
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No health gauge, as sea krills function similarly to the golden rings in every Sonic the Hedgehog game.
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Limited quality of life mechanics such as difficulty settings, puzzle hints, etc.
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Good luck completing the difficult orze sliding puzzles from level seven and onwards.
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The bouncing mini-games could do with some directional controls rather than the slow and tank-like turning.
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I would rather watch the film than watch poorly rendered scenes edited into the video game.
Piglet's Big Game
Positive Points:
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A 3D adventure horror game for younger players
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Help Pooh and friends solve problems in their dreams.
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Puzzle solving, moving objects, and using key items mapped on the controller.
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Each character has a unique dream world.
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Battling Heffalumps and Woozles by pressing buttons to scare them into potion bottles.
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Interact with Pooh and Tigger to advance through dream worlds.
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Tigger sneaks from enemies, while Pooh runs away.
Negative Points:
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Heffalumps and Woozles scare the player back to the main hub by depleting Piglet's fear health until Robin's balloon is touched.
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Collecting hidden cookies to buy brave faces that scare off Heffalumps and Woozles.
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Quickly pressing random buttons before the Heffalump or Woozle gets closer.
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No difficulty modes exist; progression relies on Piglet's brave faces and the types of Heffalumps and Woozles faced.
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The game is only available on the Nintendo GameCube, which is disappointing for Xbox users.
Finding Nemo
Positive Points:
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Based on the film, but as the three playable fishes with their own levels
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Swimming in a side scroller and on-rails in a third-person perspective at random in the level.
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No lives or a game over screen when dying in a level, but there are death scenes to laugh at.
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Collecting star through mini games and challenges such as racing, bouncing, coloured pebble matching, etc.
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Replayable levels if the player is missing out on star collecting or competing against the time.
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Each level has its own orchestral soundtrack that is relaxing or classical rock.
Negative Points:
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No health gauge, as sea krills function similarly to the golden rings in every Sonic the Hedgehog game.
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Limited quality of life mechanics such as difficulty settings, puzzle hints, etc.
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Good luck completing the difficult orze sliding puzzles from level seven and onwards.
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The bouncing mini-games could do with some directional controls rather than the slow and tank-like turning.
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I would rather watch the film than watch poorly rendered scenes edited into the video game.