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40 public written reviews

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds2013

5 out of 5 stars

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds marks a new beginning for the Zelda series. Or rather, it marks a return to what made the games great in the first place. Until now, the Zelda games followed the Ocarina of Time formula in that you could only complete dungeons in a specific order. And within those dungeons, you would get a special item that you needed to have in order to complete the dungeon. Oh, and we…

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Mega Man & Bass1998

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** It’s been 5 years, but Mega Man is back in his purest form. Mega Man & Bass is the latest (and probably the last) game in the original Mega Man series. MM&B is a pretty important release for the GBA, because it’s one of those games that you hoped would make it to North America after reading about it (the game…

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Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** After playing Harmony of Dissonance, I was quite disappointed how Konami was able to do almost everything backwards. HoD was largely unsatisfying, due to the lack of difficulty. HoD suffered from "Symphony of the Night syndrome," where your character got insanely powerful, while the enemies didn't get much…

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Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising2003

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Everyone begged for it, and now we got it. The surprise GBA hit of 2001 received almost unanimous praise from every gamer who laid their eyes and hands upon it. Many still believe Advance Wars to be the best GBA game, even in the face of recent games such as Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. Perhaps the only game…

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Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution2002

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Before I begin this review, I must mention that VF4: Evolution is my first entry into the VF universe, so I’ll be writing this review from a newcomer’s perspective. I’ve always wanted to get into the Virtua Fighter games to see what all the fuss was about. Everyone who played the games raved about how great it…

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Mega Man X72003

3 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Mega Man X7 marks the series’ first PS2 title, and like all the other MM titles that make their debut on a newer console, there are significant changes to the old formula. The biggest change is the addition of 3D gameplay. Now, I bet when you first heard this, you immediately thought of Mega Man Legends and…

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Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes2004

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** It's been almost six years since Konami dropped a huge bombshell and floored just about everyone with Metal Gear Solid for the PlayStation. It had gameplay innovation coming from all directions; it raised the bar for cinematics in a game, originally something that SquareSoft apparently excelled at; the voice…

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Mega Man Anniversary Collection2004

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Mega Man is video gaming’s “other” Mario. Like the fat plumber, he has starred in many games, he has been in several spin-offs, and he has made a good number of cameos. Just like Mario, Mega Man won’t die. One can be certain that the Blue Bomber would be mentioned among gaming’s greatest mascots. Why else would…

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Tales of Symphonia2004

4 out of 5 stars

Namco’s Tales series is probably one of the better-known RPG series that isn’t Final Fantasy. Most players would assume that popular RPG series naturally go to the PS2. It must have been a surprise, then, to learn that Tales of Symphonia went to the GameCube instead (a PS2 version is apparently on the way). This is a very good thing, because the GC does not have a balanced library; you could count the number of GC…

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Star Ocean: Till the End of Time2003

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Star Ocean: Till the End of Time (SO3 hereafter) is the third game in tri-Ace’s flagship series. tri-Ace (yes, the “t” is lowercase) is a relatively unknown developer, but with four games under their belt (Star Ocean: the Second Story, Valkyrie Profile, Star Ocean: Blue Sphere, and now SO3), they are making…

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Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater2004

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is quite possibly the best game in the entire series. It may not have the same impact the original MGS did back in 1998, but Snake Eater definitely excels in the areas that matter to most gamers. For starters, the infamous “Codec moments” have been reduced considerably. Even…

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Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow2005

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! ****************** Konami’s long-running Castlevania series has hardly missed a step. From its humble beginnings as a simple side-scroller, to a nonlinear action game with light RPG elements, and even some 3D incarnations here and there, Castlevania has a kind of “status” that’s attained only through years of successful releases.…

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney2001

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written years ago, but it's never been posted on GB. Enjoy! ************* Gyakuten Saiban is a court-battle adventure series for the Game Boy Advance which only Japanese gamers were given the privilege to enjoy. Having received none of these games in North America, Capcom saw potential in the Nintendo DS and how Gyakuten Saiban could work with it; they decided to take a chance by releasing the…

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The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap2004

3 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but I've uploaded it to GB. Enjoy! ************* It’s been a long time, but the GBA finally gets its first original Zelda title. It seems that no Nintendo system is complete without the big N’s major franchises making an appearance. It was only a matter of time before Zelda’s turn came next. Unfortunately, Zelda: Minish Cap is one of the weaker Zelda games to come…

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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King2004

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Square Enix’s long-running RPG series Dragon Quest is about the only series that can stand toe-to-toe with that other famous series, Final Fantasy, in terms of popularity and sales. It’s well known, however, that Dragon Quest’s success isn’t as decorated in North America as it is in Japan. That didn’t stop…

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Mega Man Battle Network 22001

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: this review was written years ago by me, so don't be alarmed when I make mention about things like the "upcoming third game" in the series. Enjoy! ---- Mega Man has seen many spin-off games, much like Nintendo's mustachioed plumber. The difference is that Mario has had more successful spin-off games, likely because Mario is a more recognizable character from one of the biggest developers in the world. The…

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Super Mario Sunshine2002

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: this review was written years ago by me, but I thought I might share this review with GB. Enjoy! ---- It's been a long time, but it's finally here. One of the most anticipated GameCube games this year is finally out in stores, and that game is Super Mario Sunshine. Six years have passed since Mario's last big adventure, which was one hell of a time. It's now the year 2002, and the mustachioed one is once again…

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Maximo: Ghosts to Glory2002

3 out of 5 stars

NOTE: this review was written by me years ago. I thought I would post it here on GB. Enjoy! --- If I could sum up this review in one sentence, it would be this: Maximo: Ghosts to Glory is basically what a next-gen Ghouls N’ Ghosts would be like. That’s my review, thanks for stopping by. Stupid intro aside, Maximo really would be the Ghouls N’ Ghosts of the next generation. In fact, Maximo pays homage to the classic…

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Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars2002

2 out of 5 stars

NOTE: this review was written years ago by me, but has not been posted at Giant Bomb. So, enjoy! --- Konami's Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars for the Game Boy Advance should not be confused with its PlayStation 2 big brother; they're similar in name only. Instead of an action game, Fist of Mars is a strategy game. The term "strategy" should be used loosely. Fist of Mars stars Cage Midwell, who resides on the…

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Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem2002

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: this review was written by me years ago. This is my first time posting this review at Giant Bomb, so enjoy! --- A long time has passed since gamers were waiting for the release of Eternal Darkness (ED)--since the days of the Nintendo 64, to be precise. When the game resurfaced as a 2002 title for the Nintendo GameCube, most gamers had all but forgotten about ED; the Sanity Meter was intriguing, but the game…

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Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis2002

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: this review was written by me years ago, but I'm uploading it (as well as many other reviews) to Giant Bomb. Enjoy! --- It's nice to see more genres representing the Game Boy Advance, not to mention quality games within the genre. Strategy games were almost non-existent on the Game Boy Color (Warlocked! comes to mind), but it's a miracle to see more of them appearing on the 32-bit wonder. First gamers were…

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Suikoden III2002

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: this review was written years ago for GameSpot, but I decided to upload it to GB also. Enjoy! ************* Konami’s Suikoden RPG series has been a hit in the hearts of many gamers. Its sales, however, tell a different story, especially for Suikoden II, whose timing couldn’t have been worse (it was released around the time Final Fantasy VIII hit store shelves). Fortunately for the fans, Konami realizes how…

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Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance2002

2 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance is the third game in the CV series that plays more Metroid-ish than the classic side-scroller games of the 8-bit/16-bit era. Many gamers love Symphony of the Night, and it's likely that said gamers will equally love HoD. Why? Because HoD (more so than Circle of the Moon) plays…

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Mega Man Zero 42005

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Capcom’s Mega Man Zero series, unlike past Mega Man series, has been consistently strong, and without mentioning spoilers, is set to end on a high note. This would actually be a good thing, since history has shown that things tend to go wrong when Capcom approaches number six in any Mega Man series thus far…

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Grandia III2005

3 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Game Arts’ beloved Grandia series is back. Grandia is best known for its epic stories and combat system that truly requires strategy. Part three basically follows the same path as the last two games (I’m ignoring Grandia Xtreme here), but naturally improves on almost everything that made them great. Grandia…

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Mega Man Powered Up2006

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** You probably noticed already, but Capcom has been revisiting many of their classic games lately and updating them for the current generation. Capcom has put more effort into some remakes more than others, but so far they have been generally good. However, the one game that has arguably been given the most…

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Mega Man Maverick Hunter X2006

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Capcom has been in “remake heaven” as of late. Maverick Hunter X is one of several series of games that Capcom decided to revisit for the benefit of old-school gamers, and possibly for those who missed out on a majority of Capcom’s great titles back in the 80s and 90s. Both MHX and Mega Man Powered Up are great…

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New Super Mario Bros.2006

3 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** New Super Mario Bros. marks the return of Mario in a brand-new sidescroller, which is reminiscent of classic games such as Super Mario Bros. 1, 3, and Super Mario World. In fact, NSMB is basically a hybrid of the three games, with plenty of evidence to support that fact. NSMB adds its own quirks to the…

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Valkyrie Profile1999

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** When Valkyrie Profile was first released for the original PlayStation, it slipped through the cracks for a number of reasons: it was released at around the same time as the much-anticipated Chrono Cross; tri-Ace was still an unknown developer who had only one other PlayStation game to their credit; and Enix,…

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Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria2006

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** It took several years, but Valkyrie Profile 2 is finally here. The original Valkyrie Profile was a game that boldly stood out from the crowd; nothing about the game was conventional. Valkyrie Profile 2, however, plays a bit more like a “traditional” RPG, but it still retains some of the features that made VP1…

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Victorious Boxers 2: Fighting Spirit2004

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Victorious Boxers 2: Fighting Spirit is a boxing game that’s based on the great manga/anime Hajime no Ippo (known as Fighting Spirit in North America). Although it’s the second game to have been released in the West, there are in fact several Hajime no Ippo games across several platforms, including a game that…

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Planet Puzzle League2007

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me years ago, but it's never been posted on GB, so enjoy! *************** Planet Puzzle League (PPL hereafter) is the latest entry in the long-running Panel de Pon series (you know it as Tetris Attack/Pokemon Puzzle League), except once again anything associated with Panel de Pon was removed. This time, however, there are no personalities to be seen in Puzzle League. That fact might…

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The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages2001

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me over 10 years ago. I managed to dig it up from the void, and now I'm sharing it with the world! ************** Zelda: Oracle of Ages is the latest Zelda adventure for the Game Boy Color, and is one of the two Oracle games released simultaneously. Don't confuse the Oracle games as being something like the Pokemon games; both Oracle games are totally different from each other,…

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The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons2001

5 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me over 10 years ago. I managed to dig it up from the void, and now I'm sharing it with the world! *********** A note for those of you who have read my Oracle of Ages review: the gameplay in Seasons is the same, but the storyline, characters, world, etc. are different. Oh, and Seasons is lighter on puzzles. There, now go play. Now, for the remaining readers, Zelda: Oracle of Seasons…

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Dragon Warrior III1988

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me over 10 years ago. I managed to dig it up from the void, and now I'm sharing it with the world! *********** Like Dragon Warrior I & II before it, Dragon Warrior III for the Game Boy Color is a remake of the NES version. Let me tell you, what a remake. DWIII is so good, you wouldn't be making a bad purchase even if you've already played the NES version. There's just so much to the…

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Final Fantasy VIII1999

4 out of 5 stars

NOTE: This review was written by me over 10 years ago. I managed to dig it up from the void, and now I'm sharing it with the world! ***************** SquareSoft's Final Fantasy series is arguably the most popular RPG series of all time. RPG gamers have come to expect greatness from each and every new installment in the series; Final Fantasy IV with its now-standard Active Time Battle system; FFV with its improved…

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Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown2010

5 out of 5 stars

Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown is a miracle in digital form. It's a game that never would've seen a North American release if it wasn't for the pleas of hardcore fans within the fighting game community: the group that Virtua Fighter strictly caters to. With its barebones package, VF5FS isn't likely to attract gamers who place large importance on single-player modes. A series like VF can only be appreciated by…

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Pushmo2011

5 out of 5 stars

Have you ever played a game that's so simple in its design, yet it's brilliant and original? That's exactly what Pushmo is. Pushmo is an eShop puzzle game by Intelligent Systems, makers of the fine Advance Wars, Fire Emblem, and Paper Mario series, among other titles. In the game, you're tasked with rescuing little children from a set of blocks called Pushmo. The Pushmo appear as flat objects, but they are in fact…

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999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors2009

5 out of 5 stars

Adventure games for the DS have really come into their own. Game developers have shown repeatedly that the genre feels right at home on Nintendo's popular handheld. The nature of the genre allows designers to present their games in a way only the DS can permit, resulting in unique and memorable experiences. It's too bad, then, that the games that are most deserving of attention get lost in the shuffle, leaving…

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Darksiders2010

4 out of 5 stars

Darksiders is an interesting game from new developer Vigil Games. It takes elements from various popular games and wraps them around a story loosely based on events from the Bible. The game's graphics even resembles a certain world-renowned MMORPG. To its credit, Darksiders mostly succeeds in meshing these various gameplay elements together, but the best way to approach the game is to think of it as a more violent…

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