College News writes, "With the end of 2009 in sight, it's time to take a look back at how one of the big three video game companies fared with the type of games that sell consoles--the exclusives.
Of the three companies (the other two being Microsoft and Sony), Nintendo actually did a lot better with their 2009 exclusives than they have in previous years. First-party Nintendo titles had a huge presence with hits like New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Metroid Prime Trilogy and Punch-Out!, just to name a few, and third-party companies like Square-Enix, 5th Cell and Vanillaware stepped up to deliver some of Nintendo's biggest exclusive titles.
Here are the top ten exclusives that Nintendo managed to snag for their Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS consoles. Each of these games can't be found anywhere else and are definitely worth playing over the holiday season."
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Is Ocarina of Time as legendary as I remembered it? For the most part, yes. In spite of a handful of missteps — a few obtuse puzzles, some tedious backtracking, and a clunky stealth sequence — I don't believe the last 23 years have been unkind to it. Ocarina remains a brilliant example of the medium, a landmark game that shaped the future of its own franchise and 3D gaming in general. After more than two decades it retains its inventive dungeon design, challenging puzzles, dynamic combat, wistful storyline, unforgettable music, and empowering open-air freedom. I feel confident calling it one of the greatest games of the fifth generation, even if I'm no longer prepared to list it among the five best games ever made."
Pure unadulterated fun. They don't make them like this anymore...especially not the triple A industry.
Back when video rental was a thing, I rented out Majoria's Mask, I never finished it though. I did buy the 3DS version before the eshop shutdown, so maybe one day I'll finally play through the whole thing, it's amazing how well these games hold up though. I briefly played Ocarina of Time for a while and it was really fun.
While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.
Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.
It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny
Armored Core VI?
Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.
Is something big coming soon to branch the story?
No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).
Trevor in GTA 6 is a sadist and psychopath who dabbles in cannibalism. Should be top of the list. These game “news” sites should hire people that know games.
Nintendo has announced the SNES and Super Famicom games gracing the Nintendo Switch Online library this month, and there are some gems to enjoy.
Strange headline, as I thought the star of the show was Super RType. I almost bought RType Dimensions EX this last month and was just thinking, man I wish we had the SNES one somewhere on Switch. That's where I got my start w the series and I was beyond excited to see it drop this week!
I freaking loved Muramasa. Pity it didn't sell very well.
Bleh Kingdom Hearts shouldn't be on there just because it's a popular franchise whose director is for some reason idolised...
and it's not like Square Enix stepped up anything this year, they're one of the major publishers on the DS(only behind Nintendo and Ubisoft).
Anyway FF:CC:Echoes of Time>Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
and Dragon Quest V and Chrono Trigger were this year(in Europe)...
Otherwise, decent list.
Nice idea to mix ds titles and wii titles into a singular list. If only reflex could have been considered exclusive, it would at least be number 5.
Scribblenauts really should be removed. The only reason the game sold and was generally well received was due to hype. However, upon playing it, anyone can see that just because the game has a great gimmick doesn't make it good. The control scheme completely ruined that game for me.
Instead, why not Professor Layton (And bump it up a few spots for good measure...)? It was an absolutely fantastic DS game, especially when compared to Scribblenauts.
Zelda: spirit tracks should be number 1 :)