gamers on the go

[Rocca]

I'd usually prefer playing something fast and simple like Sonic Advance when I'm taking trans. every now and then, but RPG's are great on the go for just staying in the same area and leveling up like crazy.

[rama]

I thought Gradius Galaxies was alright.

yeah....but more variety would be nice. something with a fast pace...like a console shooter. something like gigawing or mars matrix...man, that would be nice.

advance guardian heroes is so fun on the go! not the normal game...training/vs mode with everything set on random select. it's always a surprise who you're using, what team you're on and who you're up against.

how would you guys rate the sonic advance series? i've been wanting/meaning to get into it....but i'm kinda hesitant. i'm a big fan of sonic 2.

[AstroBlue]

how would you guys rate the sonic advance series? i've been wanting/meaning to get into it....but i'm kinda hesitant. i'm a big fan of sonic 2.

I like them, they're solid enough games. Most hardcore Genesis Sonic fans dislike them for some reason.

[rama]

I like them, they're solid enough games. Most hardcore Genesis Sonic fans dislike them for some reason.

...meh...alot of those guys didn't like the sonic games on DC either. i think i'll check them out. i can borrow it from a friend...so long as he still has his copy.

[Anarkex]

Well, I would use the my laptop for playing games, but since it's a crappy Windows 3.1 alls i can do is play solitaire, so i would just bring a deck of cards.
FFTA is a great game, but last year i played it 24/7 for two weeks and i just gave up after i unlocked all the classes. I've been trying to fill the void with my little brother's old games. These days i usually whip out the Game Boy Color and play Survival Kids.

[DarkCrow676]

How hard is it to find DS's right now, cause I really want one now.

[1CCOSA]

I thought Gradius Galaxies was alright.

Darn right, it's hella long too and I haven't even finished it. Came close back in September one night in the office.

And death to the man who rags on vertical shooters. Raarrrrr.

Besides, I am a proud owner of Progear No Arashi so I get manic vertical bullet play in a horizontal playing field. Best 'o both worlds, baybee.

[Drinky Milk]

*ignoring the rest of this thread* I would have to say that handheld gaming is a passion of mine. I like the thought that I could carry a little electronic device with me wherever I go and have a good supply of entertainment with me at all times. That is basically the main reason why I'm so amped for the DS and the PSP. The thought that I can have one machine that is very capable of delivering a unique and fresh experience and the thought that I can carry around a portable PSX/PS2 with me wherever I go makes me spuds boil.

The types of games I like to play when I'm out and about are pretty basic, to be quite honest. I hate any and all RPG's, and the main genres I stick to are fighting games and first person shooters (both of which are usually pretty shitty on handhelds.) The fact that the DS & PSP may actually rectify this problem makes me excited that I'm going to be able to enjoy my two favorite genres while I'm out and doing my daily chores.

What's in my SP now? Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper. Other than that, Wario Ware has been the only thing to ever take it out of that machine in over a year.

[rama]

i can't get into fighters on the gba. especially alpha 3. i tried playing it once or twice and i didn't really enjoy it. back when neo geo pocket was in, the fighting games were really fun though. i think the control was just better, maybe. cramming 4 buttons into 2 is one thing, but 6 into 4 is another.

[DarkCrow676]

The main thing that pushed me into getting the DS was RPG's. Their are a good amount of great RPG's for the GBA, and I'm sure their are more to come. Just the idea of any time any where or just bored at home and sitting on the couch watching TV and playing made me really want to get one. I also like some action/adventure. Castlevania and Metroid are great games and their are plenty more.