mp (thuey@UCDAVIS.EDU)
Sat, 6 Feb 1999 13:15:50 -0800
X-Sender: ez073369@catbert.ucdavis.edu Message-ID: <Pine.GSO.4.04.9902061306400.24516-100000@catbert.ucdavis.edu> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 1999 13:15:50 -0800 From: mp <thuey@UCDAVIS.EDU> Subject: Re: [ot]Re: In support of Sakura Taisen on Gameboy
> I can't really agree that the changes to Final Fantasy VII tarnished the
> series name, but I guess I can sympathize--the 64 version of Castlevania
> takes all the charm of this once great series and just tosses it out the
> window. :( It sickens me to see the folks in r.g.v.n slobbering over it,
> proclaiming it to be the best/second best CV ever... ick.
My sentiments exactly. I haven't played CV 64 but after seeing it in
mags, i have really no interest in doing so. At least Zelda 64 kept the
feel of old Zeldas IMO.
> All I'm saying about a potential GBC ST is that it could be a neat little
> offshoot in its own right, without damaging the series reputation.
I guess you're right. none of us know what's going to happen.
Even so, I'd rather have the Saturn Hanagumi Taisen Columns(willing to
sell yours Tom? :P) than settle for a GBC version. *shrug*
> Has the GB version of King of the Fighters turned people off the KOF
> series, with its SD graphics and (presumably) poor selection of moves?
> OK, I'm done. ;)
I haven't played GB KoF but I have played the import GB Samurai
Spirits/Samurai Showdown. It is in a word, awesome. Yes it's SD. But
the control is excellent. Most, if not all, the Samurai Showdown moves
are in the game. I was actually surprised that the control was so good,
just like using a SNES controller. It's because previous 2d fighting
games on the GB stunk at control(Mortal Kombat, MK2).
Not only that but SS for GB was super gameboy compatible, so each stage
had different color scheme... but more importantly, 2 players was just a
matter of plugging in the 2nd controller and asking a friend to play.
Did they ever release SS for the US? It's a great game, with the only
flaw being that the computer is a little on the easy side.
Oh, and the Neo Geo Pocket version of KoF R1 is pretty cool too. Control
is good, graphics are great, and even though I didn't notice, my friend
says that Mai still has her "bounciness"... SD and all =P.
But then again, there is a difference between 2d games and a game like
Sakura Taisen where the FMV, songs, and voices are so crutial to the game
engine. I guess we don't have much choice but to wait and see on this
matter though.