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theJuice · 03-01-2008, 03:16 AM

I'm assuming since you have OOT already, that you already have or played most of the n64 ones, but I still have to throw a shout-out to StarFox 64. My first real n64 game purchase, and probably on my favorites. Paper Mario is also a classic, since you mentioned that you are waiting for (me 2) Mario RPG, you would probably enjoy it.

At the risk of sounding like a graphics whore, and I'm honestly not, none of the old NES games on VC really hold any interest for me, as honestly at this day in age, I dont feel most of the games have really aged that well, and the graphics are too me, unbearable.

The true gems of VC are obviously within its Genesis, and moreso, Super NES library. There are so many great titles between those 2 consoles, that bring back so many good memories to this day. Though I mentioned how the graphics for most of the NES games look like crap, I still love most of the 16 bit stuff from that era, and can still pop those games in today and enjoy them.

Some of my favs would be Comix Zone for the Genesis, this game never really got the credit it deserved, though it was pretty damn hard. The Streets of Rage trilogy, Sonic games which are some of my favorite genesis moments, Shinobi 3, and Phantasy star, if you are a fan at all of J-RPGS.

For Super-NES, Super Metroid is probably one of the best games of the system, though I suppose if your more familiar with the recent GC and wii titles, it'll be a bit of a shock, though I doubt anyone is unfamiliar with retro Samus. Breath of Fire is also another great RPG, and while I love Street fighter 2, if you are at all interested in the series, it would make more sense in waiting for the HD-Remix on 360 or PS3, or better yet, wait for SF4, it looks awesome!

Harvest Moon. Its not necessarily a must have, but something I really recommend. As a kid, I never would have figured a game based around essentially pulling weeds, chopping wood and planting vegetables would be fun stuff, but man, is it addicting. Honestly, the old sprites I feel still look decent, tons of nostalgia value for me.

Heh, not really "Must haves", but more of an excuse for me to talk about a few great VC titles, which at least for me, were great games that I think are still fun today.

03-01-2008, 03:16 AM	#7
theJuice Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Calgary Exp:	I'm assuming since you have OOT already, that you already have or played most of the n64 ones, but I still have to throw a shout-out to StarFox 64. My first real n64 game purchase, and probably on my favorites. Paper Mario is also a classic, since you mentioned that you are waiting for (me 2) Mario RPG, you would probably enjoy it. At the risk of sounding like a graphics whore, and I'm honestly not, none of the old NES games on VC really hold any interest for me, as honestly at this day in age, I dont feel most of the games have really aged that well, and the graphics are too me, unbearable. The true gems of VC are obviously within its Genesis, and moreso, Super NES library. There are so many great titles between those 2 consoles, that bring back so many good memories to this day. Though I mentioned how the graphics for most of the NES games look like crap, I still love most of the 16 bit stuff from that era, and can still pop those games in today and enjoy them. Some of my favs would be Comix Zone for the Genesis, this game never really got the credit it deserved, though it was pretty damn hard. The Streets of Rage trilogy, Sonic games which are some of my favorite genesis moments, Shinobi 3, and Phantasy star, if you are a fan at all of J-RPGS. For Super-NES, Super Metroid is probably one of the best games of the system, though I suppose if your more familiar with the recent GC and wii titles, it'll be a bit of a shock, though I doubt anyone is unfamiliar with retro Samus. Breath of Fire is also another great RPG, and while I love Street fighter 2, if you are at all interested in the series, it would make more sense in waiting for the HD-Remix on 360 or PS3, or better yet, wait for SF4, it looks awesome! Harvest Moon. Its not necessarily a must have, but something I really recommend. As a kid, I never would have figured a game based around essentially pulling weeds, chopping wood and planting vegetables would be fun stuff, but man, is it addicting. Honestly, the old sprites I feel still look decent, tons of nostalgia value for me. Heh, not really "Must haves", but more of an excuse for me to talk about a few great VC titles, which at least for me, were great games that I think are still fun today.