What SNES (or other) classics would you like to see on GBA?

[PixyJunket]

So.. I'm playing through Link to the Past for what seems like the 6th time already on GBA, and with the upcoming SMB3 release, I've been thinking of some other classic games that would be great to have a portable version of.

Obvious to any one who's seen me post in the numerous "[xxx]'s 100 Greatest Game" threads, my first choice would be Super Metroid. Why? Well because it's the greatest game of all time, duh. I would be happy with a direct port, but I have some ideas that would be nice additions. First it would be nice to have a diffuculty selection, even if it's just Normal and Hard. Instead of the 3 endings in the game, we could take a cue from Fusion and add 2 for 100% item colection (I'd say for over and under 2 hour), plus make the ending pictures different for Hard mode, and include an image gallery that lets you see all the endings you've unlocked (ala Japanese release of Metroid Fusion). I can't imagine anything adding to the main game to make it any better, since it's perfect and all.. but I think a new mini-game or something would be nice.. something like a "Challenge Mode" where you go through a few rooms fighting an ONSLAUGHT of enemies with limited weaponry.. *sigh* a guy can dream, can't he?

I know this isn't a SNES game, but Gunstar Heroes is a yummy game. I think this would be PERFECT for GBA, the game is pretty short but one where you get better the more you play and move up diffuculty levels.

Now, Dragon Warrior 1-3 have all been released for Gameboy (non-Advance) with SEVERAL additions and improvements. That leaves the next game in line, and my personal favorite RPG of all time, to hopefully be released, Dragon Warrior 4. Since this was released on the PSX a couple of years ago (AND NOT BROUGHT TO USA, ENIX = BASTARDS) I think it'd be safe to say that everything added to that would be spot-perfect for the GBA version, minus the poor 3D overworld maps. I think everything else would port right over without problem including the delcious monster animations as I was REALLY surprised to see that even though the size and colors were scaled down in DW3 from it's SNES couterpart, EVERY frame of animation was there and it was NICE. More than anything I'd just like to play the new chapter 6 in ENGLISH.

Chapter 6 rocks, since Saro joins your party to take on the new lsat boss!!

So.. what games from the 8 or 16-bit era would you like to have to play on the go? What improvements or additions would you suggest? ..and yes, EVERYBODY wants Final Fantasy 2 and 3, and Chrono Trigger.. so unless you have a good idea for something to add, we already know we all want them ported.

[jrutz]

Super Mario RPG
Phantasy Star IV
Shining Force I and II collection
Lunar: Eternal Blue
Snatcher/Policenauts

Jeremy

[Grimfarrow]

NONE.

STOP the ports!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am completely losing interest in the GBA because most of the good games are just PORTS of out SNES games that I have already finished. Geez, not even an original Mario game?!??!

Come on, some originality, people! More WarioWare and less SMB3/Zelda ports - yuck,

[PixyJunket]

I got bored of Wario Ware after 2 weeks, never touched it since.
I am on my 6th game of Zelda. (+100 times on SNES).

Sometimes older games offer more than newer games, adding portibility further increases that value to some. Besides, if you really think ports of exsisting games are taking time away from development of new titles, you're crazy. There are still plenty of new games coming out. Nintendo has released SNES ports, they have also released Metroid Fusion, Ware Ware, Pokemon R/S, Kirby in Nightmare Land, among others, and have plenty of new games coming up includng Mario Golf, Mario & Luigi, a new Zelda, a new Metroid.. Capcom has released ports of thier old games but still makes new ones, as does Konami.

Do you only plays games to beat them once?

[PixyJunket]

Originally posted by jrutz
Super Mario RPG
Phantasy Star IV
Shining Force I and II collection
Lunar: Eternal Blue
Snatcher/Policenauts

Jeremy You will be happy to hear (as am I) that Shining Force I and II is coming.

[Josh H]

Personally, I'd rather see new games or sequels as I don't game on the go much and can just go on ebay and buy the classics for my SNES which I still have hooked up.

[WhattheFFF]

Actraiser

[Josh H]

Originally posted by PixyJunket

Do you only plays games to beat them once?

More or less. The really great ones I'll try to get 100% and do everything in them. It's rare that I replay a game after that though.

The truly, super great ones I'll replay a few years down the road.

There's just too many games out there for me too keep up with, much less spend my little free time replaying something I've already completed.

[Setzer]

Unfortunately for me I sold my SNES back in 1996 along with about 30 games, which included some of my all-time favorite games like FF2(FF4), FF3(FF6), Chrono Trigger, Actraiser, Zelda:LTTP, Super Mario RPG, Harvest Moon, Mario World, Mario All-Stars, Lufia...and many others. Was in a tough situation that year and really didn't have a choice....big mistake though. So, I wouldn't mind any of the above titles I mentioned ported to the GBA. :D

EDIT: errr I wouldn't mind any of the titles mentioned above ported EXCEPT for Super Mario World and Zelda: LTTP because I already have them on the GBA :lol:

[Outlaw]

Yeah Nintendo shouldn't port more games so people who didn't get to play great games like SMB3 and Zelda won't get to on their current systems with added bonuses/upgrades and portability ;).

A good game is a good game no matter how old it is. The fact that people still love it and it is a testament to how great they really are. I don't see that many ports in comparison to new games. If you don't want to buy them thats fine, but if it helps business and they are good games, I say bring'em on!! I love being able to play SMW on the go for car and plane trips :)

I will second Super Mario RPG, I loved that game. The other game I wanted (Earthbound) has already been ported along with Earthbound Zero, but they haven't said anything or announced anything about a US release damnit!

[UAIOE]

Honestly...i'd rather see some orginal games or ports of past games that never made it to the US.

[Grimfarrow]

I have an SNES. It works. Zelda, Mario All-Stars, Breath of Fire, etc. - I have them, and I've finished them. If I want to play them again, I'd play them on the big screen!

The GBA is an incredible yawn-fest full of shovelware.

I do second, however:

1. Ports of Genesis games like Shining Force
2. Ports of Japanese-only SNES games - Romancing Saga 3 and Bahamut Lagoon would be nice :)

[Josh H]

Just to clarify, I'm not against the ports. I just think the GBA is lacking in original games, especially from Nintendo.

I mean they've given us 4 mario ports, isn't it past time for a new 2-)mario game (no spinoffs)?

Like Grimfarrow, I still have an SNES, can pick up the classics cheaper than ports, and prefer to play on my tv than on the GBA. I play my GBA games 99.9% of the time on the GBA Player now.

[jediwicz]

Super Star Wars Collection.

[Setzer]

2. Ports of Japanese-only SNES games - Romancing Saga 3 and Bahamut Lagoon would be nice

Treasure Hunter G would also be nice :D

[porieux]

I never owned an SNES, so the GBA gives me a chance to play some incredible games that I missed the first time around. Currently playing thru Yoshi's Island. which is amazing, and would LOVE to play Super Metroid!

[Shimmer35]

f-zero

not that maximum velocity crap! :)

[GizmoDVD]

MC Kids
Metroid/Super Metroid
Mario RPG
Pretty much any official Nintendo title.

[Revoltor]

Originally posted by Grimfarrow
NONE.

STOP the ports!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am completely losing interest in the GBA because most of the good games are just PORTS of out SNES games that I have already finished. Geez, not even an original Mario game?!??!

Come on, some originality, people! More WarioWare and less SMB3/Zelda ports - yuck,


This sums up my thoughts.

People that are "for" remakes, get excited about them and request more, suffer from some kind of mental imbalance. To pay for the same game multiple times makes one wonder.

Still, it makes sense for little kids to buy them since they weren't around back then. Too bad Mario 3 won't be as magical to them as it was to us 20-something year olds.

[PixyJunket]

Originally posted by GizmoDVD
MC KidsWas that the McDonald's game on Genesis that was made by Treasure? The one with all the slime? I remember that actually being a good game.

[jrutz]

Okay for those who owned an original SNES (I didn't):

Kid Chameleon
Comix Zone
Alex Kidd (why don't they bring this franchise back for next-gen platforms??? WHY!!!)
Wonder Boy in Monster World
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
Splatterhouse Collection
Streets of Rage Collection
Powerball...Powerball...POWERBALL!!
Any of the classic Disney Genesis platformers (Aladdin, Lion King)
Beyond Oasis
Landstalker
King of the Monsters
Sonic 3D Blast (with save points, please!)

Okay, and ONE more SNES game:
Super Robot Wars - PLEASE come to the US!!!

Jeremy

[PalmerJoss]

I'm all for the ports--it gives another generation of kids a chance to experience some of the truly great games we had on SNES in the early to mid-90's. That being said, I'd love to see:

Secret Of Mana
Super Metroid
Super Castlevania IV
Super Mario RPG
Chrono Trigger
Battletoads
Donkey Kong Country 2
Super Baseball 2020

[Kicker_of_Elves]

shadowrun :D

[PixyJunket]

Jeremy,

I have a Wonder Boy in Monster Land arcade machine. :)

One of the best games ever made.

[RoQuEr]

I'd like to see ****hunt on GBA, just so they can say they did it.

[RoQuEr]

hmm.


duck
duckhunt
deduckt

[PixyJunket]

:lol:

Dickhunt.. Richardhunt.. ****hunt..

Strange..

[tanman]

Originally posted by PixyJunket
So.. I'm playing through Link to the Past for what seems like the 6th time already on GBA, and with the upcoming SMB3 release, I've been thinking of some other classic games that would be great to have a portable version of.

Obvious to any one who's seen me post in the numerous "[xxx]'s 100 Greatest Game" threads, my first choice would be Super Metroid. Why? Well because it's the greatest game of all time, duh. I would be happy with a direct port, but I have some ideas that would be nice additions. First it would be nice to have a diffuculty selection, even if it's just Normal and Hard. Instead of the 3 endings in the game, we could take a cue from Fusion and add 2 for 100% item colection (I'd say for over and under 2 hour), plus make the ending pictures different for Hard mode, and include an image gallery that lets you see all the endings you've unlocked (ala Japanese release of Metroid Fusion). I can't imagine anything adding to the main game to make it any better, since it's perfect and all.. but I think a new mini-game or something would be nice.. something like a "Challenge Mode" where you go through a few rooms fighting an ONSLAUGHT of enemies with limited weaponry.. *sigh* a guy can dream, can't he?



Yes this would be so awesome! I really love Super Met and play through it every once in awhile. While I am really happy that they did make a new one I would still like the old one with bonus'

As for the porting business I am kind of on the fence. I really haven't bought into all the mario ports and it really does look like Nintendo is milking them to death but I really do enjoy other ports such as Zelda:LTP and would love a port of all the classic SNES RPG's FF III Secret of Mana...you know the rest. I don't think that they have stopped making new ones for the sake of porting old ones though.

[jrutz]

Originally posted by PixyJunket
Jeremy,

I have a Wonder Boy in Monster Land arcade machine. :)

One of the best games ever made.

:drool:

Can I come over???

Jeremy

[PixyJunket]

Originally posted by jrutz
:drool:

Can I come over???

Jeremy http://monsterland.digitalcrap.net/arcade1.jpg

Man.. I seem to have lost the picture I took of my 3,000,000 high score.. :(

[outer-edge]

While I understand why some people do not like ports, I play my GBA on the go a lot, so I enjoy taking the games with me, even if it is sitting at home with my NES or SNES.

That said, I'd love to see some side-scrolling arcade games ported from around the same time, such as TMNT, Simpsons, X-Men, D&D, etc.

For SNES games, I've always wanted a port of Might & Magic 3. I have a version on the PC, but to have a portable one for my GBA would be nice, especially since the SNES version is what got me into the series initially.

Also, Mega Man X, X2, X3. I have 1 and 3, but am missing 2, but would still love all three in on a single cartridge.

Also, I'll agree with the Castlevania IV one and add the desire for a 1-3 collection from the NES. (They did a Castlevania/Contra collection for the PC but NOT the GBA?! WHY?!)

[kvrdave]

Chrono Trigger
Secret of Mana
Final Fantasy 1-3
Super Mario RPG
Herzog Zwei
X-COM UFO Defense
Syndicate
Actraiser

[tanman]

Originally posted by outer-edge

That said, I'd love to see some side-scrolling arcade games ported from around the same time, such as TMNT, Simpsons, X-Men, D&D, etc.




OMG YES! Those were my favorite arcade games! Does anyone know how much they go for?

[UAIOE]

Originally posted by Revoltor
Too bad Mario 3 won't be as magical to them as it was to us 20-something year olds.

Indeed.

Its not magical because its pretty much known what the game has to offer and that it was pretty much expected to be the next in line.

I once told myself (after the first Maio Advance came out) that i would buy a GBA if SMB3 came out for it . I have since changed my stance on that issue and decided that i will only reward Nintendo with $$ when they reward me with new game to play.

[Wag]

For older games, I am all for the collections (being that they are most probably smaller in size) like upcoming Activision Anthology with 50 games from the 2600.

I would like:

Zelda for the NES collection - both Zelda 1 and Zelda 2 - Adventures of Link on one cart. Yeah I have the originals, and yeah I have the ROMs, but I would like them portable.

Shadowrun collection - both the Genesis and SNES versions on one cart. Each was different and fun in their own ways.

Then other single games:
Super Metroid
Chronotrigger
FF 3

I am sure there are lots more that I am not remembering.

I think there needs to be a happy medium though...producing lots of new games, plus some ported classics to satisfy us old schoolers. Too much in any one direction and they risk alienating a segment of customers.

[Drexl]

Pilotwings
Pirates! Gold
Punch-Out! (arcade please, but they could add some characters from the console versions)