Famicom Mini Series 2 Reviewed Following Series 1 U.S. Debut

Thanks to 1UP for its reviews of the second batch of Famicom Mini (NES Classic) series for Game Boy Advance, since "Japanese gamers... are already enjoying their second batch of remakes", following this week's release of eight of the portable conversions from the NES in the States. Intriguing second-batch picks from the almost-complete review set include Ghosts 'N Goblins ("The return of the game that made masochism fun"), Balloon Fight ("Has a simple, universal appeal"), and Adventure Island ("...may well be the most fun you'll ever have running in a straight line from left to right"), and a stuttering IGN has also started coverage of Series 2.

Comments

Re:games i miss/want

[MC Negro]

i'd really like them to release dragon warrior, final fantasy and faxanadu

Dragon Warrior I & II were released a while back, as was Dragon Warrior III. Final Fantasy has already had some stints on the GB/GBC/GBA, but the first two are on their way to coming to the GBA as well (albeit, in Japan first)

I don't think we'll see vanilla versions released like the recent releases from Nintendo, due to licensing issues.

Re:Why rip?

[TechniMyoko]

we're 'ripping' on nintendo for not releasing all the games on one cart like other companies.

Dr. Mario

[88NoSoup4U88]

If someone plans on buying the (excellent) Dr. Mario, consider shelling out a little bit more for Wario Ware Inc. , and get Dr. Wario as a free mini game within this (also excellent) game.

Some people just can't see the bright side

[Syncdata]

I agree with your post, and I myself wonder why people complain about Nintendo's response to the ROM question. I don't think many of them really wanted the solution solved, because it would undermine the main argument for using ROMS (Commercial inavailability)

That said, I picked up zelda for my SP yesterday, and it's great finally being able to play it again legally, and with proper handles. But why, I ask, why did Nintendo include the slowdown when 7 or so enemies are on screen? The GBA is capable of handling that many sprites, and a "pure" emulation is already off the table, due to the screen format. It just seemed like an odd decision, that had to be actively made, to not clean up technical issues. Still, I'm glad they didn't spruce up the graphics, or make Link say "Ha!" Everytime he swings his sword.

And for those curious, Zelda 1, when played with proper handles, is still one of the best games ever. Easily in the top 5. I thank Nintendo profusely for re-releasing it.