Classic video games

***IronParrot*** · 04-08-2003, 02:05 PM

Last Christmas I decided to dig up my old NES and SNES games. They're loads of fun... sure, technological advancements have come in leaps and bounds over the past decade or so, but there's just a certain addictive gameplay element in classic video games that feels timeless.

Super Mario Bros. (and sequels)
Ice Hockey
Rainbow Islands
Star Fox
EarthBound
City Connection
Circus Charlie
Battle City
Super Mario RPG

... and many more...

Anyone else love classic games? And yes, I realize that a lot of them are older than the average age on this board.

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-08-2003, 02:33 PM

I love the old Mario games! And as a matter of fact, I do normally prefer older games.

Among my favorites are Lords of Magic and Majesty, tho' those are for PC.

Melko Belcha · 04-08-2003, 02:51 PM

I still play my NES all the time.
The Legend of Zelda 1 & 2
Castlevania 1, 2, & 3
Ninja Gaiden 1 & 2
Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, & 3
Tecmo Super Bowl
Mega Man 1 & 2
Blaster Master

That's all I can think of now, but I have a lot more.

***IronParrot*** · 04-08-2003, 05:31 PM

I know a guy who has a legitimate copy of Final Fantasy I.

Celebréiel · 04-08-2003, 07:14 PM

Ahh Earthbound. I used to loooove that game!

Hey good idea, I think I have a copy somewhere in the attic. I used to play Earthbound, Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy 3 and I think Shadowrun...(I cant remember the name) all the time. *sigh* There was one game my brother was obsessed with where your a fish...and you evolve into different creatures with points...fun stuff.

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-08-2003, 08:04 PM

I remember that evolution game. That was fun.

Final Fantasy 3/6...BEST....FF...EVER!!!

Insidious Rex · 04-08-2003, 08:37 PM

ok kiddies. I still have intellivision and colecovision systems (somewhere). Now whos the dinosaur here.

gimli7410 · 04-08-2003, 09:26 PM

i love mario rpg that was my favourite game for snes. and it took me so long but i beat it.

***IronParrot*** · 04-08-2003, 10:16 PM

I'm totally in love with EarthBound, but I don't think I can bring myself to play it another time through just yet, because last time I did that, I had a lot of 4am mornings where I'd just play and play and play.

Super Mario RPG didn't hit me quite as hard, but was on the right track.

gimli7410 · 04-08-2003, 10:27 PM

i thought f-zero was a pretty good game until they brought it to N64.

***Khamûl*** · 04-08-2003, 11:49 PM

All the Mario games were the best. I also spent a good bit of time with Super Contra. It was awesome playing with my dad and both of us being on the same side.

Elvellyn · 04-08-2003, 11:54 PM

I like the Mario games because they are the only ones uncomplicated for me to figure out.

***HOBBIT*** · 04-08-2003, 11:54 PM

Hmm well do computer video games count?

Anyone remember:
Original Duke Nukem 1, 2 , and 3. fighting dr. proton
Cosmo and sequels
Secret Agent Man! (at least thats what I think it was called).
Commander Keen and sequels
Jill of the Jungle
Monster Bash

I had many more - but can't remember them now. Of course none of them really work now (stupid DOS). Most of this were made by Epic Games and Apogee (now 3Drealms).

I never had a game system. My mom was weird that way.....still won't let us have a game system. I do remember playing other's NES, SNES, SEGA GENSIS, N64s. I always had fun playing this at ppl's homes.

I finally convinced her to let me get a gameboy - and I got a gameboy color when they first came out

(now i have a GBA). I like old GB games - very fun. They keep coming out with remakes of old NES and SNES games for gameboy - very fun

.

my fav old games:
Donkey Kong
Super Mario Brothers (plus sequels - i have this for gameboy and i have fond memories of playing it at friend's houses - VERY fun game. I'm very good at it).
All other Mario Games, mario lands, etc.
Donkey Kong Country
Mario Kart ( this was fun for SNES - but Mario Kart 64 was even better).

For sega - all i remember is some Tiny Tunes game that was fun and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG. Very fun game.

I don't remember in great detail all the arcade games...but I loved the Simpsons one, if anyone knows what I am refering to.

I can't recall too many other video games that I really liked. I regret not buying more classic gameboy games - they don't sell them anymore and stores used to up until a couple of years ago. Now they have crappy GBC selections and the new games.

I've gotten too old to buy new games....but I still pick up my gameboy and play my old games (gameboy color games count as old too...obsolete). And theres the SNES EMULATOR. Haven't used that in years though.

BeardofPants · 04-09-2003, 12:10 AM

Duke Nukem? A classic?!

Anyone played Maniac Mansion?

***HOBBIT*** · 04-09-2003, 12:20 AM

yeah, the orginal duke nukem that came out in the early 90's. definately a classic. the current duke nukem games are not good though, imo.

BeardofPants · 04-09-2003, 12:30 AM

Yeah, I remember playing it when it came out. *shakes head* Classic, my arse.

Now, System Shock... there was a great game. *nostalgic sigh*

Celebréiel · 04-09-2003, 01:36 AM

Ahh system shock! *nods* very cool!
Yeah, I used to stay up half the night totally involved in EarthBound or FF3. I still love those games, they definately stand the test of time.

***IronParrot*** · 04-09-2003, 02:07 AM

Maniac Mansion was great, but the sequel was one of the best adventure games of all time...

gimli7410 · 04-09-2003, 10:36 AM

does anyone remember the original nintendo. my favourite game was mario because i used to love that music as a kid. i thought zelda was good too.

***IronParrot*** · 04-09-2003, 03:25 PM

Last time I went home for a break, I spent a ridiculous amount of time playing the original Super Mario Bros.

It has what is arguably the catchiest musical score in video gaming history, too.

04-08-2003, 02:05 PM	#1
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Classic video games Last Christmas I decided to dig up my old NES and SNES games. They're loads of fun... sure, technological advancements have come in leaps and bounds over the past decade or so, but there's just a certain addictive gameplay element in classic video games that feels timeless. Super Mario Bros. (and sequels) Ice Hockey Rainbow Islands Star Fox EarthBound City Connection Circus Charlie Battle City Super Mario RPG ... and many more... Anyone else love classic games? And yes, I realize that a lot of them are older than the average age on this board. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

04-08-2003, 02:33 PM	#2
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I love the old Mario games! And as a matter of fact, I do normally prefer older games. Among my favorites are Lords of Magic and Majesty, tho' those are for PC. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

04-08-2003, 02:51 PM	#3
Melko Belcha Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Behind the Walls of Night Posts: 286	I still play my NES all the time. The Legend of Zelda 1 & 2 Castlevania 1, 2, & 3 Ninja Gaiden 1 & 2 Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, & 3 Tecmo Super Bowl Mega Man 1 & 2 Blaster Master That's all I can think of now, but I have a lot more. __________________ "....rapturous words from which ultimatley sprang the whole of my mythology" - JRR Tolkien Hail Earendel brightest of angels, over middle-earth sent unto men Crist by Cynewulf (lines 104-5)

04-08-2003, 05:31 PM	#4
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	I know a guy who has a legitimate copy of Final Fantasy I. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

04-08-2003, 07:14 PM	#5
Celebréiel Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: A house! Posts: 376	Ahh Earthbound. I used to loooove that game! Hey good idea, I think I have a copy somewhere in the attic. I used to play Earthbound, Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy 3 and I think Shadowrun...(I cant remember the name) all the time. sigh There was one game my brother was obsessed with where your a fish...and you evolve into different creatures with points...fun stuff. __________________ Peace Yeah, Your an individual...just like everyone else. http://cartalien.deviantart.com/ - Arty goodness

04-08-2003, 08:04 PM	#6
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I remember that evolution game. That was fun. Final Fantasy 3/6...BEST....FF...EVER!!! __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

04-08-2003, 08:37 PM	#7
Insidious Rex Quasi Evil Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland, US Posts: 4,634	ok kiddies. I still have intellivision and colecovision systems (somewhere). Now whos the dinosaur here. __________________ "People's political beliefs don't stem from the factual information they've acquired. Far more the facts people choose to believe are the product of their political beliefs." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

04-08-2003, 09:26 PM	#8
gimli7410 the dumb stoner canuck Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: canada Posts: 2,542	i love mario rpg that was my favourite game for snes. and it took me so long but i beat it. __________________ -"Down with the system"-Serj tankian of system of a down -“Humans have been on the earth for millions of years, yet we don’t believe man began thinking until he started building walls. And what good have these walls ever done us?”-Serj tankian of soad -"stupid people do stupid things"-Serj tankian of soad "Trying is the first step to failure" Homer Simpson "It isn't going to be easy"-jerseydevil "only the good die young" I AM CANADIAN If the people lead, the leaders will follow.

04-08-2003, 10:16 PM	#9
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	I'm totally in love with EarthBound, but I don't think I can bring myself to play it another time through just yet, because last time I did that, I had a lot of 4am mornings where I'd just play and play and play. Super Mario RPG didn't hit me quite as hard, but was on the right track. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

04-08-2003, 10:27 PM	#10
gimli7410 the dumb stoner canuck Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: canada Posts: 2,542	i thought f-zero was a pretty good game until they brought it to N64. __________________ -"Down with the system"-Serj tankian of system of a down -“Humans have been on the earth for millions of years, yet we don’t believe man began thinking until he started building walls. And what good have these walls ever done us?”-Serj tankian of soad -"stupid people do stupid things"-Serj tankian of soad "Trying is the first step to failure" Homer Simpson "It isn't going to be easy"-jerseydevil "only the good die young" I AM CANADIAN If the people lead, the leaders will follow.

04-08-2003, 11:49 PM	#11
*Khamûl* Slacker Warrior Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,759	All the Mario games were the best. I also spent a good bit of time with Super Contra. It was awesome playing with my dad and both of us being on the same side. __________________ "If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you." Gandalf to Pippin Psalm 107:31

04-08-2003, 11:54 PM	#12
Elvellyn The Redneck Elf Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In a house Posts: 539	I like the Mario games because they are the only ones uncomplicated for me to figure out. __________________ Oliphants make great pets.

04-08-2003, 11:54 PM	#13
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	Hmm well do computer video games count? Anyone remember: Original Duke Nukem 1, 2 , and 3. fighting dr. proton Cosmo and sequels Secret Agent Man! (at least thats what I think it was called). Commander Keen and sequels Jill of the Jungle Monster Bash I had many more - but can't remember them now. Of course none of them really work now (stupid DOS). Most of this were made by Epic Games and Apogee (now 3Drealms). I never had a game system. My mom was weird that way.....still won't let us have a game system. I do remember playing other's NES, SNES, SEGA GENSIS, N64s. I always had fun playing this at ppl's homes. I finally convinced her to let me get a gameboy - and I got a gameboy color when they first came out (now i have a GBA). I like old GB games - very fun. They keep coming out with remakes of old NES and SNES games for gameboy - very fun . my fav old games: Donkey Kong Super Mario Brothers (plus sequels - i have this for gameboy and i have fond memories of playing it at friend's houses - VERY fun game. I'm very good at it). All other Mario Games, mario lands, etc. Donkey Kong Country Mario Kart ( this was fun for SNES - but Mario Kart 64 was even better). For sega - all i remember is some Tiny Tunes game that was fun and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG. Very fun game. I don't remember in great detail all the arcade games...but I loved the Simpsons one, if anyone knows what I am refering to. I can't recall too many other video games that I really liked. I regret not buying more classic gameboy games - they don't sell them anymore and stores used to up until a couple of years ago. Now they have crappy GBC selections and the new games. I've gotten too old to buy new games....but I still pick up my gameboy and play my old games (gameboy color games count as old too...obsolete). And theres the SNES EMULATOR. Haven't used that in years though. __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

04-09-2003, 12:10 AM	#14
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Duke Nukem? A classic?! Anyone played Maniac Mansion? __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

04-09-2003, 12:20 AM	#15
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	yeah, the orginal duke nukem that came out in the early 90's. definately a classic. the current duke nukem games are not good though, imo. __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

04-09-2003, 12:30 AM	#16
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Yeah, I remember playing it when it came out. shakes head Classic, my arse. Now, System Shock... there was a great game. nostalgic sigh __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

04-09-2003, 01:36 AM	#17
Celebréiel Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: A house! Posts: 376	Ahh system shock! nods very cool! Yeah, I used to stay up half the night totally involved in EarthBound or FF3. I still love those games, they definately stand the test of time. __________________ Peace Yeah, Your an individual...just like everyone else. http://cartalien.deviantart.com/ - Arty goodness

04-09-2003, 02:07 AM	#18
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Maniac Mansion was great, but the sequel was one of the best adventure games of all time... __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

04-09-2003, 10:36 AM	#19
gimli7410 the dumb stoner canuck Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: canada Posts: 2,542	does anyone remember the original nintendo. my favourite game was mario because i used to love that music as a kid. i thought zelda was good too. __________________ -"Down with the system"-Serj tankian of system of a down -“Humans have been on the earth for millions of years, yet we don’t believe man began thinking until he started building walls. And what good have these walls ever done us?”-Serj tankian of soad -"stupid people do stupid things"-Serj tankian of soad "Trying is the first step to failure" Homer Simpson "It isn't going to be easy"-jerseydevil "only the good die young" I AM CANADIAN If the people lead, the leaders will follow.

04-09-2003, 03:25 PM	#20
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Last time I went home for a break, I spent a ridiculous amount of time playing the original Super Mario Bros. It has what is arguably the catchiest musical score in video gaming history, too. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

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