10 Video Games That Changed My Life

FaSho · 07-01-2009, 11:40 PM

Pretty self-explanatory and i don't feel like doing a silly write-up so here goes:

10.Animal Crossing-Gamecube

Moat of the video games I've gotten are because i played them at one of my friend's house first and got hooked. This is the reaosn I got a Gamecube. How can one love not love a game in which the gameplay is based off paying off your debt? The harsh reality is pretty much wasted though, as the cuteness of the game overtook me. Doing favors for animals ao they would paint my house. Grabbing clothes from The dump and Lost & Found. Digging up fossils. All pastimes that never got old.

Games that have enough things to keep you interested enough to play for hours in one sitting are few and far-between, but it never ceased to amaze me with all the features to keep you occupied. My favorite activities ranging from fishing, waiting for that crazy sailor to wash up on the beach, and shooting the shit with the local penguin. The endless customization really raised the standards for me when it came to video games. i mean what other video games are there where you have the ability to design you're own clothes? You can even time travel! You like Walruses? It's got those. It's got everything you coud possibly want. It even has good music. You can listen to the local indie star,K.K. Slider, serenade you while the credits roll. I mean how can you not like the music of someone who cites Elliott Smith and Lassie as influences?

Overall, this game spretty much perfect.

But FaSho How Did It Change Your Life?
Well, kids, anyone who plays this game will have a better understanding of what it's liek to live on your own. Also, it changed the way i look and games, especially ones with talking animals.

Astronomer · 07-02-2009, 01:17 AM

I've always wanted to play that game! But haven't had the chance yet. Anyway, fun idea, I look forward to the rest of this thread

Darkest Hour · 07-02-2009, 03:39 AM

that game was poo. I rented it once. I look forward to seeing your next ones though.

Piss Me Off · 07-02-2009, 06:18 AM

The most stupidly addictive game ever. You're paying off mortgages for god sakes! It's brilliant though.

**Janszoon** · 07-02-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkest Hour

that game was poo. I rented it once. I look forward to seeing your next ones though.

It's a very long term type of game. Renting it gives you no sense of what's enjoyable about it.

boo boo · 07-02-2009, 10:26 AM

Hey Fasho, what do you think of the Harvest Moon series?

Friends of Mineral Town for the GBA is so damn addictive, I can't get enough of it.

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

It's a very long term type of game. Renting it gives you no sense of what's enjoyable about it.

You're talking to an ADD afflicted next gen gamer who wouldn't know fun if it bit him in the rear.

It's a lost cause.

Antonio · 07-02-2009, 10:39 AM

i remember playing this very game with my 12 year old cousin on New Years Eve. it was definately enjoyable and addicitve, but i hated how the ****ing sreen had to shift while you moved. gaaahhhh >_< i wish they could've just made the camera follow you.

**Janszoon** · 07-02-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

i remember playing this very game with my 12 year old cousin on New Years Eve. it was definately enjoyable and addicitve, but i hated how the ****ing sreen had to shift while you moved. gaaahhhh >_< i wish they could've just made the camera follow you.

I think that actually makes the gameplay easier. Having the whole forest broken down into little squares like that makes it easier to systematically search for things. If the camera just followed you it would be incredibly hard to keep track of which trees you've shaken or which rocks you've smacked, plus it would presumably make it harder to "reset" fish or bugs that had escaped you in a given area.

Antonio · 07-02-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I think that actually makes the gameplay easier. Having the whole forest broken down into little squares like that makes it easier to systematically search for things. If the camera just followed you it would be incredibly hard to keep track of which trees you've shaken or which rocks you've smacked, plus it would presumably make it harder to "reset" fish or bugs that had escaped you in a given area.

i see what you mean, but it's still a bit of a pet peeve of mine. just saying.

**Janszoon** · 07-02-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

i see what you mean, but it's still a bit of a pet peeve of mine. just saying.

I guess it's just what you're used to. For me it reminded me of Legend of Zelda, which was one of my favorite games as a kid, so it brought back some nostalgic memories too.

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