Kiiii's Arcade

The Batlord · 09-03-2018, 11:50 AM

If you have a PS2 then you should get Final Fantasy 12. Seriously underrated and one of the best RPGs I've ever played. The world is just so big and vibrant.

Key · 09-03-2018, 02:30 PM

I should. I should at least play through that one because I've heard great things. I've also heard I'd love the MMO they have. Never tried it. Wasn't sure if I really needed to know FF lore tho I imagine I do.

The Batlord · 09-03-2018, 02:50 PM

Final Fantasy doesn't have lore does it? They're self-contained games.

Key · 09-03-2018, 03:02 PM

Ah. I dunno. That's why I asked. I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to FF.

The Batlord · 09-03-2018, 03:47 PM

Yeah there's no link whatsoever between any of the games besides a couple direct sequels like FFX-2 and FFXIII-2.

Key · 09-03-2018, 03:51 PM

Oh cool. Well that makes my decision much easier. Good to know

The Batlord · 09-03-2018, 04:01 PM

Oh yeah there's a guy called Cid who appears in all of the games but he's always a different character with a different role so he's more of an Easter egg for people who've played more than one FF game.

Key · 09-03-2018, 05:26 PM

Let's Talk About...NES(A Bit More In Depth)

I quickly realized right after posting the SNES post, that I completely skipped over the NES. If you're not aware by now, I do plan to do a more in depth look at other systems as well. So yeah let's get right to it.

Other than being born too late to even know the 90's, everybody should know about this particular game system. You know why? Because not only was it one of Nintendo's most successful consoles to date, it also helped bring gaming as a whole into a new light. Not only that, but it had a pretty good amount of games in its library to warrant the purchase the console. Plus, I've always been a sucker of the design of the console because it's not only simple, it also has that archaic look that you love finding with consoles these days. I do still have an NES and an SNES. I've gotten both to work, but for NES specifically, I actually managed to get this bad boy working:

Super Mario Bros 3

In fact, I think it's the only game I have on the console right now that actually works. And let me tell ya. Booting up an old NES with Super Mario Bros 3 on a big screen TV is not as satisfying as you'd imagine. Obviously since the game and console were built around the time that a 600 x 400 resolution was pretty standard. We had none of this flatscreen nonsense. But hey, for its time, it was pretty damn good. Still a lot of fun to play as well.

Not necessarily my favorite design when it comes to controllers, but otherwise the system is fantastic. Definitely worth finding a copy for yourself. They're pretty cheap these days. Some may require fixing but they're easy to fix. If I can do it, you can.

Aux-In · 09-05-2018, 01:41 PM

Trying to catch up. Tons of great stuff on those consoles.

- Donkey Kong Country: The graphics were absolutely mind-blowing and the gameplay was a blast. Rare really maxed out what the SNES was capable of doing, not to mention the game's epic music score. Everything about that game is a 10/10. It was like nothing else at the time.
- Secret of Mana was pretty good, but it's overrated by its fanboys.
- Some of the Gameboy games like Zelda and Metroid I played and they're good for their console. I was never much of a Gameboy bro so I completely forgot those games existed tbh.
- Super Mario 3 is the best one. I said it.
- NES Zelda is as classic as you get. It was very popular for a reason.
- Super Mario Kart: The racing was okay but battle mode with friends or family was where it was at.
- Sonic games: We didn't have a Sega but our neighbor's son did and I would go over there to play Genesis games. He is not here today but I'm reminded of him every time I see a Sonic game.
- Mortal Kombat: First played that in the arcade, actually, and I also remember the controversy. So lame that Nintendo removed the blood, and more aggravating since I loved playing it in the arcades and didn't have a Sega.
- Super Mario World: Great game but at least to me it's not one I'd go back and play now. Maybe I should I dunno.
- Zelda: A Link to the Past: Of course. Stellar.
- F-Zero: Fun at the time but so-so in the aging department.

I wouldn't expect some here to have an experience with these based on age, or even bother to go back and write about them, but you do. The SNES was the Golden Age for what was then Squaresoft. Their RPGs were hit after hit after hit after hit. It was ridiculous how much you could count on them to come through. It was ****ing glorious. I have some Squaresoft RPGs that I think you might miss, but I want to wait to write about them and also I want to play some of them first to reacquaint myself. I still refuse to call them Enix. If you're gonna nerd, nerd hard.

Lastly, shame on you about Final Fantasy. Shame shame.

Aux-In · 09-06-2018, 10:56 AM

Have to defer on the PS3. No issue with the controllers but I hated it's hunchback design. Couldn't put anything on top of it and to me it just looks silly. You can stand the PS2 up as well, although you needed an add-on piece to do it.

09-03-2018, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Let's Talk About...NES(A Bit More In Depth) I quickly realized right after posting the SNES post, that I completely skipped over the NES. If you're not aware by now, I do plan to do a more in depth look at other systems as well. So yeah let's get right to it. Other than being born too late to even know the 90's, everybody should know about this particular game system. You know why? Because not only was it one of Nintendo's most successful consoles to date, it also helped bring gaming as a whole into a new light. Not only that, but it had a pretty good amount of games in its library to warrant the purchase the console. Plus, I've always been a sucker of the design of the console because it's not only simple, it also has that archaic look that you love finding with consoles these days. I do still have an NES and an SNES. I've gotten both to work, but for NES specifically, I actually managed to get this bad boy working: Super Mario Bros 3 In fact, I think it's the only game I have on the console right now that actually works. And let me tell ya. Booting up an old NES with Super Mario Bros 3 on a big screen TV is not as satisfying as you'd imagine. Obviously since the game and console were built around the time that a 600 x 400 resolution was pretty standard. We had none of this flatscreen nonsense. But hey, for its time, it was pretty damn good. Still a lot of fun to play as well. Not necessarily my favorite design when it comes to controllers, but otherwise the system is fantastic. Definitely worth finding a copy for yourself. They're pretty cheap these days. Some may require fixing but they're easy to fix. If I can do it, you can. Last edited by Key; 09-03-2018 at 09:00 PM.

09-05-2018, 01:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Aux-In Wrinkled Magazine Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: In Time Posts: 467	Trying to catch up. Tons of great stuff on those consoles. - Donkey Kong Country: The graphics were absolutely mind-blowing and the gameplay was a blast. Rare really maxed out what the SNES was capable of doing, not to mention the game's epic music score. Everything about that game is a 10/10. It was like nothing else at the time. - Secret of Mana was pretty good, but it's overrated by its fanboys. - Some of the Gameboy games like Zelda and Metroid I played and they're good for their console. I was never much of a Gameboy bro so I completely forgot those games existed tbh. - Super Mario 3 is the best one. I said it. - NES Zelda is as classic as you get. It was very popular for a reason. - Super Mario Kart: The racing was okay but battle mode with friends or family was where it was at. - Sonic games: We didn't have a Sega but our neighbor's son did and I would go over there to play Genesis games. He is not here today but I'm reminded of him every time I see a Sonic game. - Mortal Kombat: First played that in the arcade, actually, and I also remember the controversy. So lame that Nintendo removed the blood, and more aggravating since I loved playing it in the arcades and didn't have a Sega. - Super Mario World: Great game but at least to me it's not one I'd go back and play now. Maybe I should I dunno. - Zelda: A Link to the Past: Of course. Stellar. - F-Zero: Fun at the time but so-so in the aging department. I wouldn't expect some here to have an experience with these based on age, or even bother to go back and write about them, but you do. The SNES was the Golden Age for what was then Squaresoft. Their RPGs were hit after hit after hit after hit. It was ridiculous how much you could count on them to come through. It was ****ing glorious. I have some Squaresoft RPGs that I think you might miss, but I want to wait to write about them and also I want to play some of them first to reacquaint myself. I still refuse to call them Enix. If you're gonna nerd, nerd hard. Lastly, shame on you about Final Fantasy. Shame shame. __________________ Reviews l YouTube Playlist: Another Dimension "All over a bowl of bitter beans."

09-06-2018, 10:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Aux-In Wrinkled Magazine Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: In Time Posts: 467	Have to defer on the PS3. No issue with the controllers but I hated it's hunchback design. Couldn't put anything on top of it and to me it just looks silly. You can stand the PS2 up as well, although you needed an add-on piece to do it. __________________ Reviews l YouTube Playlist: Another Dimension "All over a bowl of bitter beans."

09-03-2018, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	I should. I should at least play through that one because I've heard great things. I've also heard I'd love the MMO they have. Never tried it. Wasn't sure if I really needed to know FF lore tho I imagine I do.

09-03-2018, 03:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Ah. I dunno. That's why I asked. I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to FF.

09-03-2018, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Oh cool. Well that makes my decision much easier. Good to know