Ok so today I just wanted to list my favorite Nintendo games in no particular order. This is simply to give all of you readers an idea of what kind of gamer I am and what games I like. Eventually, after I have reviewed most of these games, I will post my top Nintendo games in order from least to best. But for now, kick back, and check out my favorite Nintendo games of all time! Also, check back on Friday for the official review grading rubric that I will be using for my reviews! Oh, and a * means its one of my absolute favorites.
NES
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 3*
SNES
Super Mario World
Yes, I know Zelda A Link to the Past should be here, but honestly, I haven't ever played it. I will soon though!
GB
Zelda: Link's Awakening
N64
Super Mario 64*
Mario Kart 64
Paper Mario*
Zelda: Ocarina of Time*
Zelda: Majora's Mask
GBA
None actually
GCN
Super Mario Sunshine*
Paper Mario TTYD*
Mario Kart Double Dash
Smash Bros. Melee
Metroid Prime
Zelda: Wind Waker*
Zelda: Twilight Princess*
DS
New Super Mario Bros.
Mario Kart DS
Zelda Phantom Hourglass
Zelda Spirit Tracks
Wii
Mario Kart Wii
Smash Bros. Brawl*
Super Paper Mario
New Super Mario Bros. Wii*
Super Mario Galaxy*
Super Mario Galaxy 2*
Donkey Kong Country Returns
3DS
Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Yes, its already one of my favorites)
Future (I might do a write-up on these one day)
Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)
Mario Kart 3DS
Paper Mario 3DS
Super Mario 3DS
Luigi's Mansion 2 (3DS)
So that's it, am I missing a game that you happen to love? Let me know in the comments below.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Bonus Reviews
Bonus Reviews are just simpler versions of regular reviews. I will still discuss the game thoroughly and explain the pros and cons, but in a more concise way. Such games that will require a bonus review in place of a regular review, include shorter game experiences such as DSi Ware downloads including Photo Dojo, Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini's March Again, and Game and Watch: Donkey Kong Jr. The only bonus review that has a scheduled review so far is Excitebike 3D for the Nintendo 3DS handheld. This review will be posted on July 17th 2011. Check back then!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
A Perfect 10 in Gaming
I'll admit it now; I am a Nintendo Fanboy. Anything Nintendo I must have especially when it comes to the Mario and Zelda franchises. I was first in line to get the recently released Nintendo 3DS handheld, and got the Wii and DS on day one. For the past few years I have expanded my Nintendo gaming library exponentially and plan to keep adding to the collection with this year's Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Mario Kart 3DS, Super Mario 3DS, and so on. I've recently decided why not share my opinions of these fantastic games with the world, putting my gaming skills to good use? Well, that's what I've decided to do, so I am preparing my first review, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, as we speak. Make sure to check back on July 10th for the full written review. But with my first review being a re-make of such a classic, unforgettable game, the question surely arises of what score it will be receiving, after all it is my very first review, will I be bias and give all the games 10.0's? Well, the answer is simply no.
Who knows, maybe since OoT is such a great game it will receive a perfect score but only time will tell. But I will warn you now, I'm not exactly keen on the idea of handing out a bunch of 10's to all of my favorite games. Only an absolute masterpiece deserves the honor of a 10, and that's something that doesn't come around very often. Are Ocarina of Time's new graphics, amazing soundtrack, intriguing story, and masterful gameplay good enough to deserve a 10? Well that seems to be a question that a lot of people are wondering, and it certainly is a valid one. For my opinion on that, you'll have to check out the official review on the 10th of July, but for now, read on to see what a game needs to have in order to receive a perfect 10.
In order for a game to receive a perfect 10.0 score, it needs to have a lot of things. A great story, an unbelievable soundtrack, phenomenal graphics, an outstanding amount of game content, tons of replayability, spot-on controls, fantastic and unique gameplay elements, amazing level design, and most importantly, an everlasting unforgettable experience. Well right now, I can think of a whole lot of games that contains all of these elements, one being Ocarina of Time, but then again, OoT 3D is a re-make, and since when does a port stand up to an original. That's the thing though, OoT 3D is not just a simple port, as a matter of fact most of the game was built from the ground up, and that's certainly saying something. Then again, not everything has been fixed in the newest version of the N64 classic, but certainly a few minor issues won't take the 10 from OoT 3D, right? Well, that's absolutely correct, I'm not the kind of reviewer that's going to hold back the 10 because of one or two minor problems, no game is absolutely perfect...ever, I don't care what you say. However, a heck of a lot of games have been as close to perfect as possible and the original Ocarina of Time is one of those few. So what do you think, what score will "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D" receive? Don't forget its being reviewed on a 20-point scale, so scores like 9.8 and 9.9 are out of the option. Comment in the comment field below and make sure to let me know what you think of the site. :)
Who knows, maybe since OoT is such a great game it will receive a perfect score but only time will tell. But I will warn you now, I'm not exactly keen on the idea of handing out a bunch of 10's to all of my favorite games. Only an absolute masterpiece deserves the honor of a 10, and that's something that doesn't come around very often. Are Ocarina of Time's new graphics, amazing soundtrack, intriguing story, and masterful gameplay good enough to deserve a 10? Well that seems to be a question that a lot of people are wondering, and it certainly is a valid one. For my opinion on that, you'll have to check out the official review on the 10th of July, but for now, read on to see what a game needs to have in order to receive a perfect 10.
In order for a game to receive a perfect 10.0 score, it needs to have a lot of things. A great story, an unbelievable soundtrack, phenomenal graphics, an outstanding amount of game content, tons of replayability, spot-on controls, fantastic and unique gameplay elements, amazing level design, and most importantly, an everlasting unforgettable experience. Well right now, I can think of a whole lot of games that contains all of these elements, one being Ocarina of Time, but then again, OoT 3D is a re-make, and since when does a port stand up to an original. That's the thing though, OoT 3D is not just a simple port, as a matter of fact most of the game was built from the ground up, and that's certainly saying something. Then again, not everything has been fixed in the newest version of the N64 classic, but certainly a few minor issues won't take the 10 from OoT 3D, right? Well, that's absolutely correct, I'm not the kind of reviewer that's going to hold back the 10 because of one or two minor problems, no game is absolutely perfect...ever, I don't care what you say. However, a heck of a lot of games have been as close to perfect as possible and the original Ocarina of Time is one of those few. So what do you think, what score will "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D" receive? Don't forget its being reviewed on a 20-point scale, so scores like 9.8 and 9.9 are out of the option. Comment in the comment field below and make sure to let me know what you think of the site. :)
Monday, June 20, 2011
Review Schedule: July 2011
July 2011 will be the first month of reviews. Check back on the following days to see the reviews for the following games. Also, I hope to make these reviews as honest as possible, and make sure to share with your friends about the site! Finally, I will be uploading the scoring criteria on July 1st. Thanks!
July 2011 Review Schedule: (Dates Subject to Change)
July 1st: Scoring Criteria
July 10th: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D: Nintendo 3DS
July 17th: Bonus Review: Excitebike 3D: Nintendo 3DS 3D Classics
July 24th: Donkey Kong Country Returns: Nintendo Wii
July 25th: August 2011 Schedule
July 31st: Super Mario Land: Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
July 2011 Review Schedule: (Dates Subject to Change)
July 1st: Scoring Criteria
July 10th: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D: Nintendo 3DS
July 17th: Bonus Review: Excitebike 3D: Nintendo 3DS 3D Classics
July 24th: Donkey Kong Country Returns: Nintendo Wii
July 25th: August 2011 Schedule
July 31st: Super Mario Land: Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
Nintendo Game Reviews Blog
This blog will be dedicated to reviewing most of the major Nintendo video games. During the next couple of months, I will review older games such as Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Super Mario 64, Paper Mario, Mario Kart Wii, and much, much more. Eventually, I will begin to review more modern games as I play them. I will post a review schedule in a separate post. Thanks for supporting the blog, and I hope you agree with the reviews!
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