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Tales of Symphonia

Publisher: Namco Hometek Inc.
Platform: GameCube
Genre: Action, Role-Playing
Rated: Teen
My Rating:
Rating: 8
Release: Jul 2004
Summary: Tales of Symphonia is an RPG that starts off from the peaceful village of Iselia. Where Lloyd Irving is a student under the tutelage of Professor Raine Sage, who specializes in magic and archaeology. His school friend Colette Brunel has been rumored to be the daughter of an angel. She was born with a sacred stone in her hand, because of this she is the "Chosen of Sylvarant". The Chosen must complete the world regeneration, a quest to unlock magic seals and enter the otherworldly Tower of Salvation, to make the slowly dying world a true paradise. This will mean the end of the Desians, a race of half elves, who now dominate the land through work camps, fear, and force.

The characters develop not only through cut-scenes, many of which feature voice acting, but through what the game calls “skits”. These "skits" however, do not feature voice acting like the in-game cut-scenes. A warning is displayed on the bottom left hand side of the screen when a skit becomes available, it can then be activated by pressing Z. The Skit generally features two or more of the characters interacting. They will react to what is said and depending on the characters and the situation the results can be anywhere from comic to tragic. This system allows one to understand the feelings of each character.

Special features of the game include: Ex-Spheres, Strategy and Cooking. Ex-Spheres are special objects which enhance a character's abilities or may even grant new ones. These abilities can affect battle or have an effect outside of battle. Each Ex-Sphere will have a level of 1-4 each with more powerful abilities; up to four Ex-Spheres can be attached to each character. Strategy can be applied to CPU controlled players, for example making spell-casters attack a specific enemy or ordering them to stay behind the front-lines. An alternate way to heal characters is to cook. This is based on the specific character's skill to cook and the ingredients used.

Most of the game is spent, like most RPGs, in towns, dungeons, towers, sprawling world maps, and of course combat. Battles in Tales of Symphonia are fought in real-time. Only four members of your party can participate, each with unique fighting styles. As the game progresses, you are not restricted to only using Lloyd, all major characters are playable which allows you to switch your gaming style. Basic physical attacks are carried out with the A button and pushing the control stick in various directions. The B button is used for special physical attacks and casting spells. Often these special attacks can be linked from a basic physical attack to Special Attacks in progressing levels of 1-3. During a battle you run in a straight line and are able to jump over enemies. In Multiplayer up to 3 more players may partake in battles with you.


 

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Publisher: Nintendo of America
Platform: GameCube
Genre: Fighting
Rated: Teen
My Rating:
Release: Dec 2001
Summary: Can Mario beat Donkey Kong? Is Pikachu tougher than Yoshi? Find out as 12 of Nintendo's biggest stars battle in head-to-head competition. Battle through a tournament in 3-D fighting arenas or take on multiple players with special moves and unique strengths. Made in USA.

Amazon.comNormally, Nintendo contract players such as Mario, Pikachu, Link, Donkey Kong, Bowser, and Kirby are generally happy and well-mannered, but in Super Smash Bros. Melee, the pleasantries get thrown out and the gloves (except for Mario's) come off. This update of the N64 favorite features these and other video game icons in furious, yet utterly absurd fisticuffs that usually make for a smashing good time. Just make sure you have at least one human opponent to pound on. Starting off with 14 characters (an additional 11 are waiting to be unlocked), the game has a pretty standard premise--let Nintendo's stars beat on each other until the timer runs out. However, a lot of emphasis is put on knocking opponents off ledges while avoiding the same fate. In typical Nintendo manner, there are quite a few power-ups to assist you in the melee. The actual combat isn't as intricate as in other fighting games; however, the ultra-cartoony layout of the many, many arenas sometimes adds a strategic element not usually found in similar titles. Super Smash Bros. Melee's strength lays in the mayhem created in four-player fights. The camera does an excellent job of positioning itself so all combatants are constantly visible. Also, Melee sports some of the best visuals seen in a Nintendo product. All the characters are highly detailed, and the movements of each are smoothly infused with personality. Donkey Kong lumbers and Princess Peach fights with grace. As the multiplayer mode is the key reason for this game's existence, the single-player mode is decidedly weak. The game features an adventure mode that plays somewhat like an old-school, side-scrolling Mario game. Sadly, despite its good looks, its gameplay is rather uninspired. This game is clearly at its best when there are two or more players with controllers in their hands. --Mark Brooks Pros: Fantastic graphics and sound keep the action upbeat Many new characters and other goodies to unlock Cons: Single-player experience is comparatively weak Too cute for a few folks Adventure mode is boring


 

Animal Crossing

Publisher: Nintendo of America
Platform: GameCube
Genre: Kids & Family
Rated: Everyone
My Rating:
Rating: 4.5 (662 votes)
Release: Jun 2006
Summary: Animal Crossing lets you cross over into a whole new world where you experience real-time exploration


 

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles

Publisher: Square Enix USA, Inc.
Platform: GameCube
Genre: Fantasy
Rated: Teen
My Rating:
Rating: 3.5 (81 votes)
Release: Feb 2004
Summary: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles - In a world ravaged by plague, life depends on the power of a magic crystal. Each year, the Crystal Caravan collects the Mirula Droplets, to keep its power(and its people) alive. This year, it's your turn to make this vital trek. If you fail, your world will die in a poison cloud.


 

Hello Kitty Roller Rescue

Publisher: Namco
Platform: GameCube
Genre: Kids & Family
Rated: Everyone
My Rating:
Rating: 3.5 (9 votes)
Release: Sep 2006
Summary: Hello Kitty Roller Coaster is a fun, colorful game that combines action with puzzle-solving adventure! The menacing Block-O dreams of conquering the universe leaves his planet, Planet Cube, in search of his next target. Arriving at Earth, he sees Hello Kitty and friends giving each other gifts in boxes. When the boxes are thrown away, Block-O thinks his people are being mistreated. Hello Kitty and teh other Sanrio characters will have to fight his invasion! Time based-seasons greetings from Sanrio characters will be sent to players Five game levels varying in difficulty and ways to completion


 

Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life

Publisher: Natsume, Inc.
Platform: GameCube
Genre: Kids & Family
Rated: Everyone
My Rating:
Rating: 4.0 (42 votes)
Release: Jul 2005
Summary: In Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life, you get the classic play of the Harvest Moon series with a slight twist: Your character is a girl now. You'll still have to start a little farm and turn it into a success, while pursuing romance. Seek out the right boy in different periods of your life, while getting the chores done and making money from your hard work.


 


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