I'm suffering some gaming malaise, and I'd appreciate some suggestions.
I'm an occaisional gamer and am a few years behind the curvie. But the few games I do play tend to be best-of-class. I'm finding my GameCube to be a letdown right now. The NGC "greats" don't compare well to games from several years ago.
SSX Tricky was a lot of fun, and I play that once in a while, but I miss the story of more linear games. That's probably been the best game overall I've played on my NGC. It's a pretty good followup from my beloved 1080 on the N64. Maybe SSX3 is a worth trying.
I've got Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3, and it's enjoyable but never really grabbed me since it was so similar to the fantastic THPS2 on the PC.
Super Mario Sunshine started off strong, but quickly became too difficult. And it's just not as compelling a game as I expected.
Rogue Leader is gorgeous and sounds great, but too hard for my occaisional playing. It's also a let down from Rogue Squadron on the N64. RS seemed to offer more freedoms in playig the levels, and the goals flowed more smoothly. RL is more staccato with much tighter time limits. I feel like I'm being pushed around.
I've borrowed a few games from a friend. Soul Caliber is pretty, but it's basically a juiced up version of my N64 Killer Instinct.
Metroid Prime is well-executed but nowhere near the quality of Half-Life (for the PC). I'm don't understand the rave reviews it received. It also suffers from typical console game weaknesses including limited save points, control issues, and features that remind that I'm playing a game (rather than immersing me in an engaging world). And stylistically, I think Jet Force Gemini (for the N64) exceeds it in every way.
Legend of Zelda: The WindWaker -- it should be called Legend of Zelda: The GrassCutter or perhaps the Legend of Zelda: The BarrelHider. I was immediately turned off by the need to read sub-titles and bleeble-bloobing talk of the characters. For an "A" title released in 2003 I expect voices. And after a few hours, I've found it dull with little action. It just doesn't bode well when the first exciting event of a game is getting to cut grass.
I've not tried Eternal Darkness, Viewtiful Joe, or any of the RE games. F-Zero X sounded interesting, but I'm guessing it's far too hard for my tastes right now.
Are there any games for the Gamecube with the zest and creativity of Jet Force Gemini, Wetrix, or Beetle Adventure Racing?
Are there any console games that approach the near perfection of Half-Life or Starcraft?
Thanks
I'm an occaisional gamer and am a few years behind the curvie. But the few games I do play tend to be best-of-class. I'm finding my GameCube to be a letdown right now. The NGC "greats" don't compare well to games from several years ago.
SSX Tricky was a lot of fun, and I play that once in a while, but I miss the story of more linear games. That's probably been the best game overall I've played on my NGC. It's a pretty good followup from my beloved 1080 on the N64. Maybe SSX3 is a worth trying.
I've got Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3, and it's enjoyable but never really grabbed me since it was so similar to the fantastic THPS2 on the PC.
Super Mario Sunshine started off strong, but quickly became too difficult. And it's just not as compelling a game as I expected.
Rogue Leader is gorgeous and sounds great, but too hard for my occaisional playing. It's also a let down from Rogue Squadron on the N64. RS seemed to offer more freedoms in playig the levels, and the goals flowed more smoothly. RL is more staccato with much tighter time limits. I feel like I'm being pushed around.
I've borrowed a few games from a friend. Soul Caliber is pretty, but it's basically a juiced up version of my N64 Killer Instinct.
Metroid Prime is well-executed but nowhere near the quality of Half-Life (for the PC). I'm don't understand the rave reviews it received. It also suffers from typical console game weaknesses including limited save points, control issues, and features that remind that I'm playing a game (rather than immersing me in an engaging world). And stylistically, I think Jet Force Gemini (for the N64) exceeds it in every way.
Legend of Zelda: The WindWaker -- it should be called Legend of Zelda: The GrassCutter or perhaps the Legend of Zelda: The BarrelHider. I was immediately turned off by the need to read sub-titles and bleeble-bloobing talk of the characters. For an "A" title released in 2003 I expect voices. And after a few hours, I've found it dull with little action. It just doesn't bode well when the first exciting event of a game is getting to cut grass.
I've not tried Eternal Darkness, Viewtiful Joe, or any of the RE games. F-Zero X sounded interesting, but I'm guessing it's far too hard for my tastes right now.
Are there any games for the Gamecube with the zest and creativity of Jet Force Gemini, Wetrix, or Beetle Adventure Racing?
Are there any console games that approach the near perfection of Half-Life or Starcraft?
Thanks