New GC owner needing advice

Trevor_J · 04-24-2003, 01:49 PM

I've owned an Xbox for sometime but recently purchased a GC for my daughters. I currently own Super Mario Sunshine and Super Monkey Ball 2.

My quesion is, what AAA titles should I be considering that I may have missed?

Thanks for your suggestions.

WallyB · 04-24-2003, 02:11 PM

Metroid Prime would be first on the list. Pikmin is also a fun first-party title that can be had for not much $. You can't go wrong with Zelda:Wind Waker. These are the best GCN exclusives, IMO.

Enjoy.

By the way, I strongly recommend the Wavebird wireless controller. I have 2, and love them.

Trevor_J · 04-24-2003, 02:24 PM

Thanks for the recommendation. I own two first party controllers but was thinking of getting one more so I can join my girls in som Monkey Party games. How long do the batteries in the Wave Bird last and what is the range on it?

Chris Rock · 04-24-2003, 03:06 PM

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How long do the batteries in the Wave Bird last and what is the range on it?

Battery life shouldn't be an issue...but you have to remember to switch the WaveBird off when you're done. I've replaced my batteries once, but that's because I accidentally left it on when I was on vacation once.

The range is very good, and it's great that you don't need line-of-sight. I sit 12 feet away from my 'Cube and have no problems. I also highly recommend it.

I am in the .000000000001% of the population that didn't care for Metroid Prime, but that doesn't mean I can't say it was an extremely well made game. My gripes had to do with the control scheme that I was unwilling to adapt to, and all the scanning of things you had to do. I just didn't *care* enough to get into the game. Had I played past the first 2 hours, I would have doubtless felt differently.

Of course, if you got this for your daughters, they may not care for that type of game anyway.

I've heard that Animal Crossing is fun, but I've never played it.

Mark Evans · 04-24-2003, 03:09 PM

Trevor, are you looking for games for yourself or the kids?

You can get Eternal Darkness for pretty cheap now and it's a GREAT second-party title, scary as heck and a very mature and engrossing storyline.

For the kids, I can't recommend Animal Crossing highly enough. Actually, it's great for everybody. If your girls are creative in the least they'll probably love it to death. It's a lot of fun. And all three of you can have your own houses in a clever virtual community that cycles day and night and follows the calendar.

Metroid and Zelda as also suggested are amazing games themselves.

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Trevor_J · 04-24-2003, 03:29 PM

Mark, I'm looking for games for me of course

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My daughters are quite happy as it is with the current games that we have. I'm not sure how long it'll keep them happy, but I'll probably end up getting SSB:M next. They've played PowerStone 2 on my DC to death so I think this would be right up their alley.

I'm looking for GC only games (mature) that are worth purchasing. There's only so much Mario and Monkeys this man can take

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Rob_Pierce · 04-24-2003, 04:31 PM

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You can get Eternal Darkness for pretty cheap now and it's a GREAT second-party title, scary as heck and a very mature and engrossing storyline.

Here, here. I saw it yesterday at my local Gamestop for $12.99 used; I HIGHLY recommend picking this one up. It is pretty freaky, but a great game for that price.

The only other suggestion I have is Rogue Squadron 2, if you're into shooters or Star Wars. It was a launch game, I'm sure you can find for under $20 somewhere. Have fun!

MikeAlletto · 04-24-2003, 04:39 PM

I still think Luigi's Mansion is extremely fun.

Drue Elrick · 04-24-2003, 04:40 PM

If you like the Batman animated series, I'd recommend Batman: Vengence. Some people don't care for it but as a fan, I love it. And it should be cheap.

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 or 4 are definite recommendations. Mario Party 4, Waverace, and Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron 2 are good titles too, depending on prefereces.

Dave Bennett · 04-24-2003, 06:06 PM

the Resident Evil remake is a blast and has AMAZING graphics. Resident Evil 0 is very good as well. I also second Metroid Prime, excellent game. In addition, if you can find any copies of the Zelda Ocarina of Time bonus disc, pick that one up along with The Wind Waker. while the wind waker was far from perfect it's a damn fine game as is OOT. Animal Crossing is interesting but I couldn't really get into it. I think it'd be a great game to play with your daughters though as you can each have your own towns and do all sorts of other fun stuff. While you have Super Monkey Ball 2, I've heard that monkey target is butchered compared to the version in the original Monkey Ball. My friends and I have spent countless hours playing the original monkey target. Pikmin might be worth a look as well.