darrenm Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Philistines Super Marioworld SNES Mario64 Mario Galaxy Zelda link to the past . . . Everything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted March 30, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 30, 2013 Colecovision: C64: Amiga: PC I found my Tie Fighter collector edition in the cellar the other month. Managed to get it going on my win8 laptop without any emulation program. Played it through again. Say what you want about Microsoft but they do some serous backward compatibility in their OS'es. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) I think a few years ago there were rumours flying around that there was a remake of X-wing vs. Tie Fighter in the offing, but so far nothing has happened. I don't know about a remake, but I'm surprised Lucas Arts haven't made a modern Star Wars flight/combat sim considering how highly regarded their past titles are. Maybe one day... Edited March 30, 2013 by Ginko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 30, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 30, 2013 Windwaker is the best game ever, so by definition is the best Zelda game ever as well. Although Ocarina runs it incredibly close. Ocarina loses out for the water temple level though, which was like Heston Blumenthal giving you an amazing 6 course 3 Michelin star taster menu, then giving you a turd on a plate for dessert. That level is just about the worst gaming experience of my life.I hate water levels in any game. they're always the worst.OoT I didn't mind too much though. it's still the worst of the temples in that game, but compared to the water temple in majora's Mask it's heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Colecovision: . Currently in my garage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Whoever mentioned Wings on the Amiga, well done, it was brilliant. I loved all those games (it was Cinemaware wasn't it?) They did some cracking games, including Wings, It Came From The Desert, Rocket Ranger and TV Sports Basketball. All beautifully realised for back then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted March 30, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 30, 2013 Colecovision: . Currently in my garage: *Imgage not quoteable* Fantastic! I think my old console is in the attic at my parents. I really should check if it works, it's been 25 years or so since last time Whoever mentioned Wings on the Amiga, well done, it was brilliant. . Yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 whats a zelda? This guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 whats a zelda? This guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hence the trollface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) I hate water levels in any game. they're always the worst. I still have nightmares about water zones on the first **** Sonic game. Edited March 31, 2013 by GarethRDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I hate water levels in any game. they're always the worst. I still have nightmares about water zones on the first **** Sonic game. duh-duh-duh-duh, duh-duh-duh-duh duh-duh-duh-duh, duh-duh-duh-duh duh-duh-duh-duh, duh-duh-duh-duh duh-duh-duh-duh, duh-duh-duh-duh Arrrrrggghhhhhhhhh Oh thank feck, a bubble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Agree with the anti water level sentiment. Water based frolics try their best to ruin Zelda, Mario, Sonic, Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Solid 2 (where you have Emma on your back, ugh). Based on that Ecco the Dolphin can **** right off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Some of the water stuff in Super Mario 64 was amazing. That underground bit where the whale thing swam around was terrifically atmospheric. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2013 Still the worst part of the game though, imo. (and I loved Mario 64. I played it to completion 5 or 6 times) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) Desperately trying to think of a good example of a water level / usage of water in a video game. Failing to. Uncharted 3 had that nice level on the ship in a choppy ocean, which, naturally started to sink while you were on it. It wasn't fantastic or anything though. It seems water has been desperately let down by video games producers. Just like ladders. They're always rubbish. Edited April 3, 2013 by hogso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hate water levels. That bit in Chemical Zone 2 on Sonic 2 when the chemicals rose and you had to jump out of it...and if you cocked up the jumping later it would chuck you right back in it. And the Aqua zone on the first sonic...bah! Ecco the Dolphin really was released with a fanfare, and I have it. It really wasn't all that at all. Like James Pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Ecco the Dolphin is the most brutally cruel, frustrating, rage-inducing game I have ever played. I refuse to donate to any dolphin-based charities because of the anguish that game visited upon me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) I only ever had "Ecco: The Tides of Time" and it was as difficult as it was ridiculous. If memory serves, he travels way into the future where dolphins have elongated dorsal fins and can fly. You had the normal 2D gameplay but then had these seriously annoying missions which were akin to the halfpipe levels where you got the Chaos Emeralds in Sonic 2. It was pretty trippy. Pretty much 99% of the things in the ocean were trying to kill you, which I guess is pretty true. That reminds me of a Mitch Hedberg joke about if fish could scream, the ocean would be loud as ****. Just a bunch of fish going: "Ahhhhhhh ****! I thought I looked like that rock!" Based on that Ecco the Dolphin can **** right off. Stealing that Edited April 3, 2013 by Ginko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) It seems water has been desperately let down by video games producers. Just like ladders. They're always rubbish. How very dare you! Edited April 3, 2013 by Wainy316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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