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Post by Michael Jones on Jul 21, 2006 22:45:42 GMT -5
It's great to see you didn't leave us auhin! Where have you been?
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Erico
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Post by Erico on Jul 24, 2006 17:56:57 GMT -5
Me, I'd have to say ST1 blew its sequel away. For one, killing things with a Yo-Yo was just seriously unusual. You really had to develop a skill for the game, what with the half second pause between button press and move. But those aren't the main reasons, no. Why do I like ST1 better than Zoda's Revenge?
Plain and simple. Storyline.
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In Startropics 2, we're supposed to believe the words to an old doo wop song are the key to time travel. (Blink) In Startropics 2, we're supposed to believe that after everything they've been through, the only thing Princess Mica has to say to their hero is "Thank you, goodbye, stuff off, and we'll never see you again but I'm HAPPY about it!" (BLINK)
In Startropics 1, we had a very clearly defined goal which didn't have to rely on stupid jokes to work. Not that I don't appreciate calling Conan Doyle a hack, as every author deserves ribbing here and there on occasion, but I can only take so much fantasy before I require a little reality.
Go through island ruins, fight off restless spirits, crazy monsters, rescue the uncle from aliens? Unbelievable, but when compared to the goal of ST2 (Jump around through time and collect Tetrads for no d**n good reason), remarkably sane. At least when Mike went after the three Argonian 'magic cubes', there was a reason. They held a power that Dr. Jones didn't want Zoda to have.
In the end, I just end up thinking to myself that a lot more work, blood, sweat, and dreams went into the first game. The smooth animations, the challenge of it, how well the plot, however bizarre, went together...
I could rant on for a few more paragraphs, but inevitably, the mind moves faster than the fingers, and I forget things. But that's my vote.
Startropics 1. Always and forever.
-Erico
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auhin
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Post by auhin on Jul 28, 2006 14:17:23 GMT -5
It's great to see you didn't leave us auhin! Where have you been? Wow, you remember me? I've only made like 2 posts. |
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Post by Michael Jones on Jul 30, 2006 13:44:49 GMT -5
It's great to see you didn't leave us auhin! Where have you been? Wow, you remember me? I've only made like 2 posts. I remember you. I don't know about the other members though. |
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Coralcola
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Post by Coralcola on Jul 30, 2006 15:43:53 GMT -5
Yes, I remember you too Auhin, I don't know if it's because me and MJ have good memories, or that the "senior" members have been able to go through all the posts on the entire forum...  Either way, don't be a stranger around these parts!!  |
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Post by Cheesy on Aug 10, 2006 17:45:18 GMT -5
I loved both games to pieces, so it was hard for me to choose. Each was a great, and enjoyable game in many respects -- just depends on what you're into.
Star Tropics will always hold a place in my heart as one of the best NES games out there. I loved the music, very suiting for every situation, place, etc. and the sound effects also worked well with this. The gameplay's fun, and I never tire of it. It's been awhile since I've played it, but I'm inspired to give it another go. :D
Zoda's Revenge was also fun. I don't see anything wrong with it... Mainly, it gave you more "control" and freer movement while exploring dungeons and whatnot. Had those platforms, which was fun to jump around on. Different, but it works, IMO. And as far as the music goes, I thought it was good. The sound effects, as others have said and I agree on this, could've been better. One thing that comes to mind is when you're low on hearts... >_>
Overall, both games were good. So which did I vote for? Zoda's Revenge. It was hard for me to choose, so I went with the one with the lower votes to make it a bit more fair, even if it's only by a little. :P
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Post by Michael Jones on Aug 11, 2006 10:16:27 GMT -5
I agree both games were amazing and it's hard to choose which one to vote for.
Welcome to the boards Cheesy!
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Coralcola
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Forget the Hollywood mess. If I was host, I'd have Wheel tape on C-Island. :)
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Post by Coralcola on Aug 14, 2006 21:17:39 GMT -5
Either way, being a fan of both games shows you have good taste Cheesy... |
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Post by zombieplatypus on Sept 27, 2006 23:09:55 GMT -5
I like StarTropics more simply because it was the only one of the two I had played way back when I first owned an NES. Last year I bought a "new" system and finally played Zoda's Revenge, but I still dig the first one more, maybe just because of the fond memories. The original was/is my all-time favorite NES game...
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Post by Michael Jones on Sept 28, 2006 6:21:12 GMT -5
Thats how alot of people on the board feel.
Welcome to the board zombieplatypus!
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Coralcola
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Post by Coralcola on Sept 28, 2006 12:47:18 GMT -5
Indeed zombieplatypus (boy, that's an interesting combo ). ST brings back fond memories for a lot of us, especially those of us that had an NES when it came out, and those of us that still have the game to play whenever we wanna!  Welcome to C-Island, glad to have ya! ;D |
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Post by zombieplatypus on Sept 29, 2006 23:02:10 GMT -5
Hey guys, thanks for the welcome...
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