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Final Fantasy VI Advance - GBA

My Hero from Back in the Day

Final Fantasy VI Advance is Square-Enix's latest venture to "cash in on the past". This game was originally released as "Final Fantasy III" back in the day, and it was great then. Is it still great now? The graphics are pretty much the same (which weren't bad to start with). The screen is smaller (so there is quite a bit of panning added where there wasn't before. However, that can be safely ignored. There is some graphical slowdown on the airship and while chocobo riding, which sometimes makes them hard to control. Despite the harder to control airships and such, the controls are really tight. Tighter than they used to be. I was able to maneuver my characters with ludicrous speed (sprint shoes plus holding B) and execute Sabin's Blitz without much problem. Go control! The sound quality is a bit of a double edged sword. On the one hand, the music has improved in a few places (such as the Opera and Relm's theme), but the sound effects themselves seemed to have gotten worse (especially the ice magic sound effect). My biggest complaint (this only really affects those who've played FF VI before this) is what they changed from the original version. First off, the dialogue is different. Slightly, yes, but when you have a split second to chose a phrase in the opera scene, and they're different from what you remember, it can get frustrating. The scene where Locke first meets Celes was VERY edited (I know that Japan has had a problem with kidnappers, but come on. She's a PRISONER. There's a difference). Spells, monsters, and items have also been given name changes, which becomes confusing if you're trying to use Gau (I never do, I think he sucks) and trying to remember what does what. Once again, this only affects those who have played the game before. Some glitches were fixed from the older version, which is both good and bad news. First of, Relm's Sketch glitch has been FIXED! So you can have her sketch away without fear of destroying your game! This, however, is where the bad news comes in. They fixed the "Vanish - Doom" glitch, so this means we have to go back to defeating bosses the old fashion way. With my laundry list of complaints, it must sound like I hated this game. Quite the opposite. I loved "Final Fantasy III" back in the day, so there's no reason not to love it now. The characters are still interesting, the story is still good, Kefka is still bat s*** crazy, and I have the power to ignore characters (*coughs* GAU) and never use them. Come on, it's still Final Fantasy VI... but portable! If you love this game back in the day, there's no reason not to have it. If you haven't played it before, give it a try! Graphics - 3.75/5 Sound - 4/5 Control - 4.5/5 Overall - 4.5/5

Lunar Legend - GBA

A Star to Come

Lunar Legend is, of course, based on the Playstation Version. It has great gameplay and the basic elements of the game are still there. This is a must have for any RPG fan and I totally recomend it to anyone who isn't. Sadly, Luna's Boat song was missing, and that did make me sad, but that's the only flaw. Everything about it is pure magic, so turn on the shine of your Gameboy Advance and hold it near for Lunar Legend.

Suikoden III - PS2

New Title, New Thrills

Suikoden III is the latest instalment in Konomi's RPG series. The game is very well done graphically and musically. The battle system is very different from the rest of the series, but it's easy to master. Plus, the trinity system makes the game more complelling through the view of three different people. The only thing that is stopping S3 from getting a perfect score is that the storyline has many plot holes that are not explained to well. The plot is not as rock solid as Suikoden I and II, but that's it's only flaw. I recomend this game to any RPG lover out there (but buy Suikoden I and II and load the saved data from each to get the full effect of each game) Graphics: 5.0 Sound: 5.0 Controlls: 4.5 Fun Factor: 4.5 Overall: 4.5

Resident Evil - GameCube

The past has come back, with changes

Resident Evil is, without a doubt, the best looking one graphic wise, and the music fits in well to add an extra chill to the player. The controll is rather easy to master, however it is much more difficult to turn around in this game. Though the plot is basically the same, there are new scenes, new areas, and even a brand new boss, which may not be all that great. It makes little sense to me that the first game in the series is changed plotwise to add things that are not in the other games. For example, the re-re-animation of the dead. That has NEVER happened in Resident Evils 2, 3, Survivor, and Veronica. And though it may provide a challenge for some, it makes the game more neadlessly complicated for others. However, that does not mean that it is a bad game. But as a loyal fan to the other games in the Resident Evil Series, the new things added in this game somewhat bugged me more than it impressed me. It's still worth the money and the time to play it. It is by no means a piece of crap. It is a great game with wonderfull graphics, a good controll, spine chilling music and action.

Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 - GBA

You can't teach an old game new tricks

I remember back in the day when Super Mario World came out on the Super Nintendo. It was awsome and fun and it blew my mind. Keep in mind, I was 6 or 7 at the time (that was a long time ago). When the Super Mario Advance came out for GBA, I thought I should give it a try. It wasn't bad, but there was nothing new. It still was the same game I had played 10 years ago. It was fun for a while, but then it got old. REALLY OLD. If your going to buy a GBA game, save your money for Golden Sun, or Mario Kart, or Castlevania.