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Cybernator

December 17, 2007 9:22 am
(12 votes, average: 3.17 out of 5)
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CybernatorIt is the near future. Resources are dwindling, and the major powers of the world are in dispute over territory. Pilot the Cybernator G5-E for the 95th brigade of the mechanized marines and throw yourself into the war. Get briefed before each mission to confirm your targets, and then do your best to clear each of the seven stages, freely using the suit’s equipped tools and four types of weaponry. By collecting the “power chips” left by defeated enemies, it is also possible to reinforce each weapon up to a maximum of three levels. It is left to your judgment as to whether to reinforce a specific weapon or to power up all weapons simultaneously, adding a bit of strategy to the nonstop action. The powerful background music, military-like atmosphere (look for bullet marks on the walls and the strained communication during combat) and intense story development combine to give the world of Cybernator a gritty, sci-fi feel that you won’t soon forget.

Players: 1

Cost: 800

Controllers: Classic & GameCube

Posted by Chris in SNES

Vegas Stakes

November 26, 2007 7:02 am
(7 votes, average: 3 out of 5)
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Vegas StakesFeel like taking a road trip to Las Vegas? Let your inner high roller go wild as you try your luck at five different games-blackjack, slots, poker, craps and roulette. Start with only $1,000 in your pocket and play your way through five casinos, each with a different theme and varying limits. But no one wants to gamble alone, right? Not a problem, as you’ll be able to choose one of four friends to tag along and offer advice when you need it. Further enhancing the experience is the fact that you’ll be presented with a slew of interactions with random casino patrons. Best be careful, though-your choices in these situations could either get you closer to the millions of dollars you’re after or cost you a pile of that hard-earned cash. Roll the dice, spin the wheel, hit or stand-do whatever it takes to stake your claim in Vegas and beat the house!

Players: 4

Cost: 800

Controllers: Classic & GameCube

Posted by Chris in SNES

Axelay

November 12, 2007 3:54 pm
(9 votes, average: 4.11 out of 5)
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AxelayMysterious aliens have invaded the Earth-like planet of Corliss, slowly draining the planet’s resources. Take control of the prototype Axelay ship and use its wide range of advanced weaponry to battle enemy forces. Play through multiple stages of action —from other planets to space stations — all on your way to destroying the alien headquarters. You are Corliss’ last line of defense, so be careful not to be too distracted by the excellent graphics (including great scrolling effects) and rocking music. Pilot the Axelay using Konami’s famously tight play control and experience what many consider to be a classic of the shooter genre.

Players: 1

Cost: 800

Controllers: Classic & GameCube

Posted by Chris in SNES

Metal Marines

October 15, 2007 8:02 am
(7 votes, average: 3.14 out of 5)
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Metal MarinesSet in the near future, most of Earth’s land has been disintegrated in the chaos of the Anti-matter War. This real-time strategy game portrays the Colonies’ Allied Force – the Metal Marines – in their epic struggle against General Zorgeuf and the Imperial Federation, who are bent on world domination. Commanding the Metal Marines across a series of battles, the player must strategically allocate resources, ready supplies, manage funds and move troops in an effort to outwit and outmove the opponent. The real-time battle system rewards split-second decisions and adaptability in the struggle for military superiority. Unlike most turn-based strategy games, Metal Marines engrosses the player in a fast-paced and frantic battle in which both sides advance simultaneously. A constant eye must be kept on enemy movements to maintain a formidable defense and not miss the perfect chance to strike. Strategic foresight and quick judgment hold the key to victory.

Players: 1

Cost: 800

Controllers: Classic & GameCube

Posted by Chris in SNES

Kirby’s Avalanche

September 24, 2007 8:39 am
(10 votes, average: 4.2 out of 5)
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Kirby's AvalancheEveryone’s favorite round, pink hero takes a break from swallowing his enemies to put your brain to work in this fast-paced puzzle game. Players take control of Kirby and match wits with well-known enemies from the Kirby series (including his archrival, King Dedede) in an effort to win the First Annual Dream Land Avalanche Competition. The simple-but-addictive game play revolves around brightly colored blobs and boulders. When the right amount of matching blobs are stacked, they explode and rain down on your opponent’s field of play. Repeat this until your screen is clear to move on to the next round. But be careful—the farther you advance, the faster the blobs fall and the smarter the opponents get. Are you good enough to help Kirby become the avalanche king

Players: 2

Cost: 800

Controllers: Classic & GameCube

Posted by Chris in SNES

Breath of Fire II

August 27, 2007 11:00 am
(12 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5)
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Breath of Fire IIFeaturing a wide range of characters and personalities and a vast, endless world to explore, Breath of Fire II is the sequel to the original smash-hit role-playing game. In a world set 500 years after the previous installment, in a frontier village known as Gate, the father and sister of a young boy known as Ryu are suddenly abducted. Strangely, all the villagers appear to have completely forgotten everything about the incident, and Ryu has instantly become an orphan. At a church, Ryu meets Bow, another orphan in a similar perdicament, and they slip away from town together to begin their adventure. Take advantage of the multiple game-play viewpoints found in the game (such as the quarter-view perspective during battles that made the original game so popular) to use exciting abilities like shaman fusing and dragon transformations and help these two heroes complete their mission!

Players: 1

Cost: 800

Controllers: Classic & GameCube

Posted by Chris in SNES

Super Metroid

August 20, 2007 6:20 am
(32 votes, average: 4.63 out of 5)
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Super MetroidThe Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy. Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes. Super Metroid features excellent graphics, with a huge variety of enemies and worlds to explore. The side-view action will be familiar to many players, only now there are new weapons and items, including the Grappling Beam, which allows Samus to swing across large chasms, and the X-Ray Scope, which reveals secret passages.

Players: 1

Cost: 800

Controllers: Classic & GameCube

Posted by Chris in SNES

Kirby’s Dream Course

July 23, 2007 9:20 am
(12 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5)
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Kirby's Dream CourseStep up to the tee for the wackiest golf game of your life. This one- or two-player game features a floating golf course in the sky. High above Dream Land, players can pitch and putt the ever-popular puff ball, Kirby, through a maze of three-dimensional obstacles on a zany checkerboard course. Players must aim for the multitude of enemies that are spread throughout each fairway. Kirby must hit all the enemies to make them disappear, and the last one becomes the hole. Sink Kirby into the hole to advance to the next stage and clear all 8 courses – 64 holes in all.

Players: 2

Cost: 800

Controllers: Classic & GameCube

Posted by Chris in SNES

Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting

June 25, 2007 8:50 am
(16 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5)
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Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper FightingStreet Fighter II defined gaming in the 1990s by revolutionizing the fighting-game genre. Regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, Street Fighter II’ Turbo: Hyper Fighting was the third and final release in the original series. Featuring the eight original World Warriors (including Ryu, Chun Li and Guile) along with playable boss characters (Balrog, Sagat and M. Bison), this classic title offered enhanced playing speed and improved character balancing.

Players: 2

Cost: 800

Controllers: Classic & GameCube

Posted by Chris in SNES

ActRaiser

May 28, 2007 9:34 am
(9 votes, average: 4.44 out of 5)
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ActRaiserActRaiser is a action-simulation game that was originally released in 1990. In the game the world is controlled by a deity, The Master, while his enemy Tanzra wishes to conquer the world. Tanzra sends his six guardians to attack The Master. After the battle, The Master retreats to his Sky Palace so that he may heal his injuries, while doing so he falls into a long and deep sleep. With The Master in a deep sleep, Tanzra divides the world into six lands, one for each of his guardians. After several hundred years The Master awokes with injuries completely healed, though his power has been removed because the people have turned towards evil. After removing his barrier from the Sky Palace The Master heads out to free the world from The Evil One, Tanzra.

Players: 1

Cost: 800

Controllers: Classic & GameCube

Posted by Chris in SNES