Woooo. I'm up to all the trophies except the one for unlocking Phantasy Star. And..as a consequence, the Unlock Everything and the Play All Games trophies.
Good review, and I agree pretty much with everything you put in there.
On another note, I finally beat MBM last night. It was awesome and I never have to play that horrible excuse for a game again.
Okay, I know MBM is a hard game. I also know that the single-player mode features an over abundance of puns. I can also understand if you don't like puzzle games.
But seriously, MBM is just a re-skinned Puyo Puyo. And Puyo Puyo is (I think) the best "things falling from the sky" puzzle game of all time. That's a controversial statement, I know, but I can't imagine how anyone could justify calling MBM a "horrible excuse for a game." My friends and I would fight each others for hours in that game, and it was awesome every time.
But maybe you just don't like puzzle games? In that case, never mind.
I love puzzle games, and I like Puyo Puyo...but for some reason I have always hated MBM. It sounds strange and there is no way I can ever explain it in a way it'll make sense, but it's just the way it is. :P
Maybe it has something to do with my hate of that particular Sonic cartoon. Hmmm....
The main problem with MBM is that it's an older version of Puyo Puyo ... as in a version that doesn't let you cancle out enemy combo's when you release your own. This takes alot of the strategic depth out of the game turning it into "whoever releases the most devestating combo first wins".
With that said it's still alot of fun just not as good as later Puyo releases.
Really? I seem to remember being able to reduce the amount of hard puyo / rocks in my opponent's combo by releasing my own at the same time. But I guess I could be crazy.
Okay, so I remembered that I have a USB PC controller, and now have Phantasy Star.
That's great and all, but for some reason, after playing all the games, it did not give me the "You played all the games"You trophy. is there a given amount of time you have to play each game or something? Because I won't lie; the RPGs have not seen a lot of play.
I just used an old Logitech controller that I got for cheap a while back. It doesn't have analog sticks, so it's not too useful for PS3, but it worked for this.
And I will say that the only reason the RPGs haven't seen a lot of play is because I don't have that kind of time
EDIT: Okay, apparently it's an issue with how the game saves or something. Going through and opening/closing all the games did it. WOO 2ND PLATINUM!
Got this in the mail today, don't know how much time I'll have for all the games but I had to at least try a few. Comix Zone is every bit as awesome as I remember it. Short, Hard, Brilliant.
4 is pretty much the best one, in terms of story and playability. The thing is, once you've played 4, 2 and 3 are a lot more painful to get through. They just seem so slow in comparison.
I'll go with 4, I don't really have any plans to play through more than one of them. It's just a series I never really got around to playing back in ye olden times.
I still really really really love the first Phantasy Star, but I pull back from recommending it because I'm afraid nostalgia colors my view. Objectively the story IS pretty damn thin compared to what we now expect from RPGs, and the grinding is, well, a grind.
Still, I liked the exploration, the graphics still rock (in combat), and the dungeons are still cool.
So, I'm just slightly miffed at this collection. Specifically, Sonic 2.
For whatever reason, it seems you can't enter the codes for the stage select, and ergo not the debug or Super Sonic codes, as they've reduced the three jump buttons to one, and it's not the one which needs to be held to access the stage select.
And stupid GameFAQs still lists the codes as though they work, and assuming they do work somehow, whoever posted them didn't even change the damn write-ups to account for a different console-- no C button on the Xbox 360 that I can see.
So, does anyone know if there's a way to make it work? I had a lot of fun with those modes back in the day, and it would suck to have them gone. Plus, I lack the time, the patience, the demeanor, and most of all, the skill to get all those damn Chaos Emeralds. And sometimes, you just want to cut loose, you know?
...man, it's amazing how it seems SEGA has driven Sonic's games so far into the ground that even his good old games are sucking retroactively (see: This instance; Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis for GBA). It takes real skill to turn back time and then stab the clock with its own hands.
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So, I'm just slightly miffed at this collection. Specifically, Sonic 2.
For whatever reason, it seems you can't enter the codes for the stage select, and ergo not the debug or Super Sonic codes, as they've reduced the three jump buttons to one, and it's not the one which needs to be held to access the stage select.
And stupid GameFAQs still lists the codes as though they work, and assuming they do work somehow, whoever posted them didn't even change the damn write-ups to account for a different console-- no C button on the Xbox 360 that I can see.
So, does anyone know if there's a way to make it work? I had a lot of fun with those modes back in the day, and it would suck to have them gone. Plus, I lack the time, the patience, the demeanor, and most of all, the skill to get all those damn Chaos Emeralds. And sometimes, you just want to cut loose, you know?
...man, it's amazing how it seems SEGA has driven Sonic's games so far into the ground that even his good old games are sucking retroactively (see: This instance; Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis for GBA). It takes real skill to turn back time and then stab the clock with its own hands.
Thanks for the tip, Darth; without the option at the front of the game, I didn't know you could change controls that way. Guess it's on a game-by-game basis?
Now to see if any of these Sonic 3/Sonic & Knuckles codes work, since they aren't locked on...
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No problem. I nearly tore my hair out over the same thing for E-SWAT, which I'm almost positive that the code listed for it doesn't work. Vectorman 2, however, does. That's about the extent of what I know.
SEGA Vintage Collection 2 (Available Summer 2009 on XBLA & PSN)
This Summer, you will be able to individually download 7 classics from SEGA's archive!
New Features Include:
Re-worked for High-Definition
Online Leaderboards
Network Play (Excludes Phantasy Star II, Shinobi, Comix Zone)
Gunstar Heroes (XBLA & PSN) – The classic side scrolling shooter from the SEGA Genesis returns to captivate fans new and old with its non-stop action and cooperative play.
Altered Beast (XBLA) – "Rise from your Grave" as the original Genesis launch game is reborn and comes to a new generation of gamers. Battle hordes of undead warriors and monsters as you return to battle in order to save Zeus' daughter Athena.
Shinobi (arcade) (XBLA) – Battle your way through the "Ring of Five" as you save hostages with your ninja abilities.
Comix Zone (XBLA) – The game features an innovative art style that transports players directly into the panels of a comic as they fight their way to save a world from destruction as Sketch Turner. Everything from the speech bubble text, level design, and the revolutionary graphics scream COMIX!
Phantasy Star 2 (XBLA) – SEGA's classic RPG which expanded on the success of the first with its epic storyline and battle system.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (XBLA) – The game that introduced Knuckles the Echidna comes to a new generation of gamers as Sonic explores Angel Island and discovers the true power of the Master Emerald. Speed through each level at lightning speeds as either Sonic or Tails as you foil Dr. Eggman’s in his new Death Egg station.
And Coming late Summer 2009!
Sonic and Knuckles (XBLA) – Picking up where Sonic the Hedgehog 3 left off, players can now play as Knuckles for the first time. In addition, if players already have Sonic the Hedgehog 3 or Sonic 2 in their library, they will be able to access the lock-on bonus content for each game for the very first time since the days of the SEGA GENESIS! This allows for gamers to play Sonic 2 & 3 as Knuckles!
The netcode is likely to be just as shitty as Backbone's other Genesis XBLA ports, so I'm pretty confident in saying that "online co-op" is a non-factor.
If you want the best value for your dollar wrt Gunstar, pick up the JPS2 mini-compilation. If that's not an option, get the VC version. The XBLA/PSN port would suffice if that's your only option, though.
IN other words, because Backbone Studios are shit, prepare to poneyup at least 1600 MSP for Online Gunstar Heros and the Correct version of Sonic 3, both of which should have been in the ultimate collection.
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IN other words, because Backbone Studios are shit, prepare to poneyup at least 1600 MSP for Online Gunstar Heros and the Correct version of Sonic 3, both of which should have been in the ultimate collection.
What was incorrect about the ultimate collection one?
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That's great and all, but for some reason, after playing all the games, it did not give me the "You played all the games"You trophy. is there a given amount of time you have to play each game or something? Because I won't lie; the RPGs have not seen a lot of play.
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If you find that exciting, I guess.
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And I will say that the only reason the RPGs haven't seen a lot of play is because I don't have that kind of time
EDIT: Okay, apparently it's an issue with how the game saves or something. Going through and opening/closing all the games did it. WOO 2ND PLATINUM!
Hey....it doesn't suck.
Well not yet, anyway.
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Still, I liked the exploration, the graphics still rock (in combat), and the dungeons are still cool.
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Yes, since you can set it to six buttons for Comix Zone too.
I just realized this is the perfect game to spend my extra Goozex points on!
For whatever reason, it seems you can't enter the codes for the stage select, and ergo not the debug or Super Sonic codes, as they've reduced the three jump buttons to one, and it's not the one which needs to be held to access the stage select.
And stupid GameFAQs still lists the codes as though they work, and assuming they do work somehow, whoever posted them didn't even change the damn write-ups to account for a different console-- no C button on the Xbox 360 that I can see.
So, does anyone know if there's a way to make it work? I had a lot of fun with those modes back in the day, and it would suck to have them gone. Plus, I lack the time, the patience, the demeanor, and most of all, the skill to get all those damn Chaos Emeralds. And sometimes, you just want to cut loose, you know?
...man, it's amazing how it seems SEGA has driven Sonic's games so far into the ground that even his good old games are sucking retroactively (see: This instance; Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis for GBA). It takes real skill to turn back time and then stab the clock with its own hands.
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Put the controller into ABC mode.
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In short, man up. :P
Phantasy Star 2, now that's difficult.
Pfft....
I once did a solo playthrough of PS2. I only used Rolf.
(I'm a sad, sad individual who has beaten PS2 over 15 times...)
Now to see if any of these Sonic 3/Sonic & Knuckles codes work, since they aren't locked on...
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Cool, thanks. I would have checked the site but it's blocked here.
I wonder why the first Phantasy Star isn't included on this set?
Info in the OP of this thread lists all achievements, as well as unlockable games (which includes the original Phantasy Star).
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O-O-O-ONLINE GUNSTAR HEROES!?
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If you want the best value for your dollar wrt Gunstar, pick up the JPS2 mini-compilation. If that's not an option, get the VC version. The XBLA/PSN port would suffice if that's your only option, though.
What was incorrect about the ultimate collection one?