This depresses me, Nintendo has fallen (even farther)

[gamevet]

Just out of curiousity, what are those 6 games? I counted 8 exclusive games in my collection that (for me) make the GameCube worth owning, and there's four more if you want to count Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Mario Sunshine, Pikmin, and Resident Evil 4 (which was an exclusive for a while, at least)
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RE4 (I'll take Progressive Scan and better textures over the PS2 port)
Rogue Squadron 2 ( This launch title sold me on GC )
F-Zero GX ( Sega really nailed this one )
Metroid Prime
Zelda: WW
MGS: The Twin Snakes

I'd put Mario Sunshine and Mario Kart under the enjoyable category, but they didn't hold my interest to the end. I'd also put titles like Star Fox Adventures, P.N.03, Paper Mario, RE: Remake and maybe Tales of Symphonia in there as well. But, I've never been a fan of Super Smash Bros.

Sadly, I've never played Pikman, but I'm sure I'd enjoy it and Pikman 2. They could most likely fall into my "about 6" category.

[Rusty Venture]

About the only thing "P.N. 03" had going for it was a main character that people found hot.

The game got boring because it was the same boring, sterile indoor environment.

[MrMatthews]

RE4 (I'll take Progressive Scan and better textures over the PS2 port)
Rogue Squadron 2 ( This launch title sold me on GC )
F-Zero GX ( Sega really nailed this one )
Metroid Prime
Zelda: WW
MGS: The Twin Snakes

All of those other than MGS & RE4 were in my "8" count. I also had Prime 2, Pikmin 2 (one of the few sequels that's actually better than the original in just about every way), and the Zelda: Collector's Edition (cheating a little bit on that one). I also had the RE Remake in there.

I'd put Mario Sunshine and Mario Kart under the enjoyable category, but they didn't hold my interest to the end. I'd also put titles like Star Fox Adventures, P.N.03, Paper Mario, RE: Remake and maybe Tales of Symphonia in there as well. But, I've never been a fan of Super Smash Bros.

I'd agree with all that. I owned and completed Mario Kart & Sunshine, but I don't think they were as good as other entries to the series, so I wouldn't consider them "must-owns."

Sadly, I've never played Pikman, but I'm sure I'd enjoy it and Pikman 2. They could most likely fall into my "about 6" category.

Pikmin is pure Miyamoto goodness. The original can be picked up quite cheaply, but Pikmin 2 is often 2 or 3 times as expensive . . .

[gamevet]

All of those other than MGS & RE4 were in my "8" count. I also had Prime 2, Pikmin 2 (one of the few sequels that's actually better than the original in just about every way), and the Zelda: Collector's Edition (cheating a little bit on that one). I also had the RE Remake in there.
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I didn't include Zelda: Collector's Edition, because they are essentially the same games you could play on the NES and N64. I'd sold Prime 2, because many felt it was inferior to the first and I only have so much time to play games. RE4 goes on there, because I feel it's not only the best game on the Gamecube, but also one of the best games period.

[MrMatthews]

I agree with you about RE4 100%. The only reason I didn't include it was because I no longer have it in my GameCube collection (thus I forgot about it completely), as I sold it in lieu of the superior Wii Edition.

And you're right about Prime 2 - it isn't nearly as good as the original. But it is still good enough for me to throw it in with the other reasons to have a GameCube.

[jesus.arnold]

I'm quite surprised that nobody is mentioning Eternal Darkness, as far as i'm concerned that and Metroid Prime were the defining titles.

Other games I liked were -

F-Zero GX - it may be an update but jesus what a phenominal job, also Sega did actually bring some of their own style and feel to the game which wasn't apparent in the earlier iterations.

Zelda Four Swords - This game is actually one of the funnest 4 player games I've ever played, great memories of screwing over my mates in this (Many years after it came out of course as GBA's were way too expensive to buy four of on release)

some pretty good games -

Luigi's Mansion - way too short but I found it quite fun while it lasted
Billy Hatcher - People moan about this game but I like it a lot, it will always hold a place in my heart too as I bought it as entertainment for me and my friend when he wouldn't leave me alone after a messy breakup with his girlfriend, it was the only thing that would take his mind off her long enough to stop his incessant crying like a baby.
PN03 - Someone mentioned it earlier, I do actually think it's an alright game, very old school, I like the style and music quite a bit too.

[gamevet]

Billy Hatcher - People moan about this game but I like it a lot, it will always hold a place in my heart too as I bought it as entertainment for me and my friend when he wouldn't leave me alone after a messy breakup with his girlfriend, it was the only thing that would take his mind off her long enough to stop his incessant crying like a baby.

The demo wasn't all that interesting to me, but I've been meaning to pick it up on the cheap, because it is a unique Sega title.

PN03 - Someone mentioned it earlier, I do actually think it's an alright game, very old school, I like the style and music quite a bit too.

I mentioned it. It's a little odd at first, but once you get a grasp of the gameplay, it's a pretty decent game.

[zetastrike]

Sorry for the double post. The SNES is, for the most part, just an RPG machine, [/B][/B]The N64 had

- Mario 64
- Starfox 64
- Goldneye
- Blast Corps
- Doom 64
- The only good Smash Bro.s (IMO)
- Increadible cartridge ports of Resident Evil 1-3
- Perfect Dark
- A decent port of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2 (considering it was on cartridge)
- The original Mario Party
- Jet Force Gemini
- AWESOME Quake 1 & 2 ports
- Pokemon Snap

EDIT :

- Pokemon Stadium
- Mischief Makers
- Ocarina of Time
- Conker's Bad Fur Day
- Paper Mario
- Ogre Battle 64
- Starcraft 64

These are just the ones off the top of my head.

Ah, no. The SNES had piles upon piles of great non rpg games. It would have to, because the SNES is may fav system and I hate rpgs with a passion. It was GOOD AT ACTION GAMES, despite what most genny fanboys will tell you. The 16 bit war is over. I never hated the Genny back in the day. It's time Genny fans admit the SNES was good, too. Time to grow up.

[Melf]

Yeah, people tend to overlook great games like Hagane, Wild Guns, and Sky Blazer on the SNES. There are a ton of awesome action games on it.

[Nicpezer]

Were did the good nintendo go ?, after the original NES all their consoles (Except for n64, kick ass 2nd/3rd party support) has been made of fail. Good thing I stuck with sega and Playstation as a young kid

Don't quite understand the logic here. The SNES was fail? It was a terrific system, Nintendo still had good third party support, DKC, and Killer Instinct looked great, and the RPGs man were there a lot of them. It was a worthy contender to the Genesis. Both consoles hold a great deal of my childhood memories.

As for the Wii well thats different. I really prefer the GCN but since they had horrible third party support with several big games, and since there were so many droughts after the first two years of being released, it wasn't a huge success.

The one thing I have to give the Wii credit for is that it's bringing more people into gaming, making those new comers a little more open minded. Who knows how many of those gamers will actually go on to play the harder stuff or even check out the library of games on the Virtual console.

[MrMatthews]

Ah, no. The SNES had piles upon piles of great non rpg games. It would have to, because the SNES is may fav system and I hate rpgs with a passion. It was GOOD AT ACTION GAMES, despite what most genny fanboys will tell you. The 16 bit war is over. I never hated the Genny back in the day. It's time Genny fans admit the SNES was good, too. Time to grow up.

My thoughts exactly.

Brand-new, sparkling rep points for you! Wear them with pride.

[MrMatthews]

Don't quite understand the logic here. The SNES was fail? It was a terrific system, Nintendo still had good third party support, DKC, and Killer Instinct looked great, and the RPGs man were there a lot of them. It was a worthy contender to the Genesis. Both consoles hold a great deal of my childhood memories.

As for the Wii well thats different. I really prefer the GCN but since they had horrible third party support with several big games, and since there were so many droughts after the first two years of being released, it wasn't a huge success.

The one thing I have to give the Wii credit for is that it's bringing more people into gaming, making those new comers a little more open minded. Who knows how many of those gamers will actually go on to play the harder stuff or even check out the library of games on the Virtual console.

Sorry for the double-post guys.

I would say that the GCN had pretty good third-party support, especially coming out of the N64 crater.

GCN had Capcom. 'Nuff said.

[Sudo]

Sorry for the double-post guys.

I would say that the GCN had pretty good third-party support, especially coming out of the N64 crater.

GCN had Capcom. 'Nuff said.

They didn't get Okami or the Devil May Cry games, among others, however.

[MrMatthews]

I am curious as to why Capcom stuck so closely to Sony with the DMC series.

Okami was an unfortunate oversight that they at least tried to correct on the Wii.

[sega fan]

Time to grow up.

Just joking.