I have decided to join in on the fun with the Summer Gaming Challenge of 2011. Even though I do have some free time, I usually end up spending it watching Netflix. This summer, I hope to beat a few games I have either never finished, or really should play. That being said, here is my list:
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Pokemon Snap (N64) - One of my favorite Nintendo 64 games that I have never gotten around to fully beaten. I plan on starting a new game and seeing if I can get every Pokemon in the game.
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Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn (GC/Wii) - I played the Advance Fire Emblem releases many times, but I haven't really touched the others in the series. I've nearly completed the game once on GameCube, so I will finish that up and then move over to Radiant Dawn. I liked PoR so far, so hopefully RD will be fun too.
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Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS) - I have heard many great things about this game, and I'd love to beat it. I have never been a fan of Sonic (Funny thing is Sonic the Hedgehog was released on my birthday on June 23rd, 1991. Go figure.) for whatever reason, so maybe this will change my view on the series.
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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (GBC) - This is a game that I've always wanted to beat. I played it for a few hours as a kid, but never got much further than the first or second dungeon. Hopefully I will be able to get a bit farther now.
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Brutal Legend (PS3) - I played this for an hour or two, but then I put the game away and focused on 3D Dot Game Heroes. I plan on starting the game over and playing it through.
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Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 (PS2) - I have been meaning to get back to this game, but never did. I put an hour or two into this game, so I may just restart it. I'll probably save this game for last.
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Virtual Boy Wario Land (VB) - I haven't touched my Virtual Boy in far too long, so it is time to beat Wario Land. I don't think this one will take me too long.
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (SNES) - Another game I have yet to beat, but really want to. I am definitely looking forward to playing this game. I remember parts of it from watching my parents play through the game when I was a kid.
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Metroid II: Return of Samus (GB) - The black sheep of the Metroid series, I suppose. I bought this game years ago with the intention of playing it, but never got around to it. Pretty much the only 2D Metroid game I have yet to play.
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Castlevania: Double Pack (GBA) - I loved the Castlevania games on the DS, and I have heard many great things about Aria of Sorrow and Harmony of Dissonance. I'm really looking forward to these two.
Well, that is my list. I haven't decided on a particular order yet, but I will most likely start with Pokemon Snap and see what I feel like after that. I did pick pretty well-known games, but I've really been looking to knock these off my "To-Do" list. Maybe next year I'll venture into some more obscure titles. Let me know what you guys think of my choices!
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Great selection. The two RPGs you picked (I'll count PoR and RD as one) are among my favorite games ever. Persona 4 is super long, but well worth it. Teddy cracks me up in that game. I dont know if another game has ever made me laugh as hard as I did when playing that.
If your fan of Metal music at all you should enjoy Brutal Legend. Rob Halford and Lemmy have pretty hilarious characters.
Wario Land is also on my summer list. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on it also.
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Great picks. Those Castlevania games are loads of fun. I have that GB Zelda as well and have never played through it. It might have to go on my list next year.
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Thanks guys. I've started GB Zelda today, and I'm liking it so far.
We'll have to do blogs after summer's over to discuss the games.
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Zelda is now complete. I loved it, and will now probably jump into another handheld game.
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Pokemon Snap is done, Sonic Chronicles is done, and I'm near halfway through Castlevania Double Pack. Not sure what is next.
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I beat Brutal Legend, and I loved it. It could definitely use a sequel with a bit of polishing, but I thought it was an awesome game.
I've started on Persona 4, and it has me wanting to play all day.
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Cant wait to hear your thoughts on Persona 4. So far its my favorite PS2 game and possilby my favorite game from last generation.
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