TheLunarFox

Hmm. Should I even ask what you're storing in your drop box? Is that wise? Well, I've always been a risk taker. (Okay, not really. Like never.)

Demons to Diamonds.

I loved this game when I was a kid. I find it's best when played with someone else cooperatively. One of the few games I've got that two people can play at the same time and pretend they're on the same team.

When I was younger, I used to enjoy long cut scenes and intricate plots, but now I'm all for more action and less cut scene watching. I don't always have a lot of time to play, and sometimes I don't feel like playing for very long.

No no, don't worry. I was only joking around. It is interesting actually. Besides, I came to grips with liking the same games my mom likes a couple of years ago.

Looking back with fondness right away excludes rationality. I love Dr. Mario, but I do have fond memories of playing it as a kid. Never was into puzzlers. Crap. *hobbles away on walker with Dr. Mario decal* I have to also completely agree with Final Fantasy 7 being over-rated. But I think that's another one touched by fondness as for quite a few people that was the first Final Fantasy they ever played, so I can give them that if they don't push it. Still, if they tell me they've only played Final Fantasy 7 and up, I do suggest they at least give 6 a try.

In no real order: Super Mario Bros 3, Dr. Mario, Bubble Bobble, TNMT, Goonies II Wow, that was actually kinda difficult with my memory. Mostly, these were just games I remember playing a LOT of, so I have fond memories. And well, I figure I must've liked them.

Portal has definitely been on my intended play list. Also, it shouldn't make me too nervous, but with me, you never know, lol. Still I'm flying high from this defeat, so I may give it a try next. Also, this game is definitely worth it. It's not long, and it's pretty fun. Though it was frustrating in parts.

It's rare but it happens. Sometimes I actually complete games. This actually happens much less than it should, so the list of games completed is probably something I can list off the top of my head. (Though with my memory, maybe not.) Granted, Mirror's Edge is a short game. Only nine chapters, so really all that's needed is some determination and intent. Plus I played on easy. So really it's not the completing of the game that's the amazing part, it's the fact that I actually played a game like this at all that is the miracle. I hate action games and FPS. Just can't do them without getting nervous, and I don't really know why. A lot of the time I'm sure that someone is going to sneak up behind me or pop out from around the corner. Part of the reason I started playing Mirror's Edge is because it seemed like other games out now with beautiful graphics and good action, but not FPS. But there are parts where it did become a FPS. Sure, the first time I over came my fear of the SWAT guys and took out a whole team, I was flying high that morning. "Look at me go!" I thought. But then as the levels progressed, I got over that. By the time I was on the last chapter and taking things out with the sniper rifle, I was a nervous wreck and I was done. Towards the end, I'd only play in quick bursts because I'd end up getting too nervous and need to hide under blankets. Or curse profusely. (Poor cats and their innocent ears.) But now that I've completed the game, some part of me thinks it's ready to go back. It seems to think that shooting things was kinda fun and that with a little practice, it could get better and be more awesome.

It seems like it's just one of those things it's just too late for. Nintendo has been all about the "casual gamer" market while Sony has been going after the "hardcore gamer". It's all about perception really. So NDS gets some strange "games". (Walking Coach? Stop Smoking Coach? Nintendogs?) I also heartily agree that a lot of games end up getting some strange gimmick tacked on like using the touch screen for controls. I absolutely hate that trick. My boyfriend complained that his hands covered up half the screen when he played Phantom Hourglass, so he doesn't even really want to play Spirit Tracks. I really haven't been using my DS to play games for a while. Before I bought a flash cart for it, I didn't use it much at all. Now I use it to read comic books, as an emulator, watching movies, typing, all that. I use it all the time now. Also, one fun game for the DS is actually Assassin's Creed II: Discovery. More games like that are needed!

For ease: eBay Seller: nannyssewingtreatsbarb Those are all amazing! And a 5200 trak-ball dustcover-- clever! I don't even have a trak-ball yet and I do want one. *must wait until payday* I'd also love a cover for the 5200.

I'm curious! But I can't find anyone with that name. Can you link to her store directly? Also, you should use the codes from this thread.

I feel the same. My SNES also has some of the strongest memories for me because that was probably my game playing prime (middle school to high school). When ever it rains here, I get an urge to play Link to the Past. We must have gotten it for Christmas. And around Christmas, especially Christmas morning, there's nothing I like better than starting up Final Fantasy "3". I cart my gaming collection around with me from apartment to apartment-- usually those boxes being the first things taken out of the old apartments and the first things placed in the new apartments.

I think this is great too. It is kinda expensive, but since you pay per day it's still cheaper than going to blockbuster. I recently went there just to get a game and it cost me almost $10 for 5 days and I really only needed it for one night. Something like this would save me some money ultimately.

I also happened across my 5200 by chance. It was $20 at a local thrift shop. Someone had either loved the one I got a lot because it was very well taken care of and still in the box or they didn't love it at all, but I've been pretty satisfied with it myself. So far my favorite game has been Gyruss. Highly addictive and the music is great. But now that I have more games, I do see what people are talking about with the fire buttons. Still, I'm okay with the controllers. I wouldn't say they were good or give them glowing reviews, but it does add another challenge to playing games (or a good excuse as to why I stink so bad at many games). Recently, I let a younger friend play the 5200 and the look he gave the controllers was priceless. After using them for a bit, he was ready to go back to his homework.

Maybe it posted as yesterday because you started writing it then and saved it as a draft? Also, I have an excuse. (I keep those laying around under cushions and stuff.) I'm blaming Vista. Don't judge me.

I'll definitely keep working on him. But he seems to be trying to work me as well into more modern gaming, and I think he's succeeded with Mirror's Edge. That's an addictive game!

That I can understand. It does look very dated and it is very repetitive. But still, it holds a very dear place in my heart. I used to drive my sisters mad flying around shooting at trees and balloons. But it was a good game for me as a kid to get used to playing games. And I'd always liked pretend.

Yep, I did have to throw that in there to be unfair. Hey I'd be willing to send you some but I can't guarantee how it'll arrive.

We had a friend stay with us over the weekend. We drove up to Santa Clara to pick him up from school stopping at In n Out Burger on the way up (and the way back). We spent most of the weekend making Jay play Assassin's Creed. The man is not a serious game player; I think it was mostly for our 18 year old friend's amusement. He kept telling Jay where to go and what to do and pissing Jay off quietly. Eventually, as it went last time our friend was here, it was time to get even and so I made him play some retro games with me. The 5200 was hooked up, so we played some of that. But he didn't really hit his stride until playing Tapper on the 2600 emulator on the Wii. It was a smart move on my part. Eighteen year olds seem to eat like food just grows on stuff or something, so his playing the game and doing well gave the rest of us a chance to eat some pizza before he pounced. Still, I was a little jealous at how well he managed. "Adaptability" became the word of the weekend. Given a tiny bit of time he'd adapt-- even to the 5200's controllers. Well, before he left, we got me playing Mirror's Edge. I don't play action games that often, particularly first person games like that, so I was very disoriented. He tried to guide me through the same way he did with Jay, but then he got a look from me that made him toss his blanket over his head. (Before I sound like a complete beast, I was laughing about it, but yes he did really throw his blanket over his head, lol.) Before long I was doing skill rolls and barely making ledges. "See? I'm adaptable too; I'm just old and need more time." Plus I'm sick, which I used as my excuse for pretty much everything anyway.

I was going to say the Pointmaster joystick as well. It looks cheap, but it's been very reliable these past 30 years. It's been my preferred joystick since I was a kid.

Good point. Personally, I always loved RPGs on the SNES. Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy (I adore the one sold here as "2", but most people seemed impressed with "3" as it's graphically gorgeous and very complex), and Secret of Mana are among my list of "best."