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[J.H.]

Shame on you the ret of you for not giving love to Gunstar Super Heroes!

Only 2 votes, y'all are insane!

James

[Andrew POE!]

J.H., on Nov 1 2010, 07:27 PM, said:

Shame on you the ret of you for not giving love to Gunstar Super Heroes!

Only 2 votes, y'all are insane!

James

I wanted to give love to that game too but something prevented me:

1) I haven't really played it
2) It's a port of the Genesis version, right?

So I tried to stick with 'non handheld port' rule and go with 'handheld original' mind-set.

Even then, this list is AWESOME thus far. I dig the love for Neo Geo Pocket games -- I'm going to start playing through a few soon.

[J.H.]

Actually Gunstar Super Heroes has enough subtle gameplay difference from the original that it is pretty much a different game. Now the Game Gear version of Gunstar Heroes, that's a different story...

James

[Kyle Casey]

Andrew POE!, on Nov 1 2010, 07:40 PM, said:

J.H., on Nov 1 2010, 07:27 PM, said:

Shame on you the ret of you for not giving love to Gunstar Super Heroes!

Only 2 votes, y'all are insane!

James

I wanted to give love to that game too but something prevented me:

2) It's a port of the Genesis version, right?

Actually, based on the writeup I c&p'ed, Gunstar Super Heroes is supposedly a sequel to Gunstar Heroes.

[Kyle Casey]

Okay, well I've been having problems the last couple days getting onto here at certain hours to post the rest of this list, so I'm'a do it now.

THE TOP 10!



10. The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap - 2005 - Game Boy Advance - 41 points/3 votes - Highest vote - #7 – Andrew POE! - Publisher: Nintendo

Writeup courtesy of GameFAQS:

Link returns in an all-new Game Boy Advance adventure. When the sorcerer Vaati turns Princess Zelda to stone, the king of Hyrule sends Link on a quest that takes him to all-new locations. Using the power of a mystical hat called the Minish Cap, Link must travel through a fantastic world rife with new items, puzzles, and bosses. As Link, you can shrink down to either battle large enemies from within or find secret items. You can also unlock items and solve puzzles by fusing together magic relics.

[Kyle Casey]

9. The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass – 2007 – Nintendo DS  - 44 points/3 votes - Highest vote - #8 – Vince Greene - Publisher: Nintendo

Writeup courtesy of GameFAQS:
Many months have passed since the events of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Link, Tetra and Tetra's band of pirates have set sail in search of new lands. Tetra falls into danger when she explores an abandoned ship alone, and Link falls into the ocean when he attempts to rescue her. When he washes up unconscious on the shores of a mysterious island, he is awakened by a fairy who agrees to help him as he sets off to find Tetra - and his way back to the seas he once knew.

[Kyle Casey]

8. Lumines – 2005 – PSP - 47 points/2 votes - Highest vote - #2 – Cliff Hanger - Publisher: Ubisoft

Writeup courtesy of GameFAQS:
Bust blocks, solve puzzles, and play wirelessly with your friends. In Lumines, your objective is to clear the screen by connecting blocks of like colors together. A timeline wipes away your solid-color creations, which can also initiate combos and link moves. See if you have what it takes to advance through 24 levels, each with its own musical theme and sound effects. Lumines features four gameplay modes, including single-player and multiplayer.

[Kyle Casey]

7. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance – 2003 – Game Boy Advance - 48 points/3 votes - Highest vote - #8 – OutlawStar51 - Publisher: Square Enix

Writeup courtesy of GameFAQS:
The world of Final Fantasy returns to Game Boy Advance. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is a deeply diverse strategy and tactics game with battles, missions, swords, and magic. Players assume the role of young Marche Radiuju in the humble burg of St. Ivalice. Alone in a foreign world, Marche befriends a motley crew of low-level monks, mages, archers, and soldiers. The only hope you have of finding your way home is to turn your ragtag group of misfits into a finely tuned fighting force. As you gain experience and reputation, your job options grow as well as the rewards.

[Kyle Casey]

6. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins – 1992 – Game Boy - 59 points/3 votes - Highest vote - #2 – Andrew POE! - Publisher: Nintendo

Writeup courtesy of GameFAQS:
In his greatest Game Boy adventure, Mario faces off against his evil rival Wario, who has captured Mario Land and turned it into his private playground.
To toss Wario off his ill-gotten throne, Mario must search all-new worlds for the six golden coins that unlock the gate to Mario's castle. A mob of monsters, old and new, seek to stop him. Along the way, through 6 zones, Mario can nab Power Mushrooms, Super Stars and Fire Flowers for extra power. And if he eats the Magic Carrot, he'll turn into a high-flying hare.
The battery pack saves your game in progress in this biggest Game Boy Mario adventure yet.

[Kyle Casey]

5. Pokemon Red/Blue – 1998 – Game Boy - 69 points/4 votes - Highest vote - #2 – Joe Lucia - Publisher: Nintendo

Writeup courtesy of GameFAQS:
You've finally been granted your Pokémon trainer's license. Now, it's time to head out to become the world's greatest Pokémon trainer. It's going to take all you've got to collect 150 Pokémon in this enormous world. Catch and train monsters like the shockingly-cute Pikachu. Face off against Blastoise's torrential water cannons. Stand strong when facing Pidgeot's stormy Gust. Trade with friends and watch your Pokémon evolve. Important--no single Pokémon can win it all. Can you develop the ultimate Pokémon strategy to defeat the eight GYM Leaders and become the greatest Pokémon Master of all time?

[Kyle Casey]

4. Metroid 2: The Return of Samus – 1991 – Game Boy - 72 points/4 votes - Highest vote - #3 – Andrew POE!/Joe Lucia - - Publisher: Nintendo

Writeup courtesy of GameFAQS:
Space Hunter Samus Aran returns to battle a planet crawling with evil creatures bent on universal domincation in this bigger than ever sequel to the NES™ classic, Metroid®.
Take control! Guide Samus through cavernous corridors, ancient ruins and alien traps. On the mysterious planet of the Metroid, you'll find artifacts of a lost civilization that grant amazing powers. Cut through creatures in a buzz-saw blur! Roll through hidden tunnels and climb sheer walls!
A battery back-up allows you to save your progress as you fight to the heart of the planet and search for the merciless Metroid leaders. If you are a cunning explorer, you'll earn the best of several super endings.
Enter this exciting Metroid sequel and experience the thrills of Game boy® like never before!

[Kyle Casey]

  



3. Metroid: Zero Mission – 2004 – Game Boy Advance - 84 points/5 votes - Highest vote - #1 – OutlawStar51 - Publisher: Nintendo

Writeup courtesy of GameFAQS:
She's battled baddies on nearly every Nintendo system, and now, Samus Aran returns to her roots. Metroid: Zero Mission relives the story that started it all--revealing for the first time full details of her meeting with the Metroids. The plotline will be familiar to longtime fans of the Metroid series, but the challenges are new, the power-ups are plentiful, and the graphics and sound are supercharged. Plus, if you thought that the original Metroid had a surprise ending, wait until you get past the Mother Brain in Metroid: Zero Mission. A new twist provides a deeper adventure than ever before.

[Kyle Casey]

2. Tetris – 1989 – Game Boy - 91 points/5 votes - Highest vote - #1 – Kyle Casey/J.H./Joe Lucia - Publisher: Nintendo

Writeup courtesy of GameFAQS:
The Soviet game sensation is now on your Game Boy! Beams, boxes, zig-zags and L-shaped blocks drop down a narrow passage. Feel your pulse quicken as you spin, shift and align the shapes for a perfect fit. It's challenging and demands split-second decision making! Start at new heights for a tougher contest. Pick the music and set your pace from 20 progressive skill levels!

[Kyle Casey]

1.The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – 1993 – Game Boy - 148 points/7 votes - Highest vote - #1 – Andrew POE! - Publisher: Nintendo

Writeup courtesy of GameFAQS:
During a sailing voyage, Link becomes hopelessly sidetracked and finds himself shipwrecked on Koholint Island. While on the island, Link helps its many inhabitants by recovering the eight Instruments of the Sirens and waking the Wind Fish. Awaken the Wind Fish and all will be answered.

Thanks to everyone who voted!

[OutlawStar51]

I object to the lack of love you all have for Phoenix Wright.

Besides that, good overall list considering how many voters there were.  I had a lot of the top 10 in my own.  Although with Joe hiding his Pokemon games, I was sure Platinum would sneak in there too.

[Brian Fowler]

From the pimping thread:

Vince Greene, on Oct 14 2010, 07:27 AM, said:

Brian Fowler, on Oct 13 2010, 05:35 AM, said:

I really don't have enough to vote in this one, but if Tetris doesn't win, I'll be stunned.

I think Zelda Links Awakening is gonna win.

Give Vince a no-prize.

[TimLivingston]

I figured Link's Awakening would win, too. I'm surprised people liked FFT Advanced that much. After the awesomeness that was FFT for the PSX, FFT Advanced was just flat. I couldn't get into it at all with that story.

[Kyle Casey]

OutlawStar51, on Nov 3 2010, 11:17 AM, said:

I object to the lack of love you all have for Phoenix Wright.

Besides that, good overall list considering how many voters there were.  I had a lot of the top 10 in my own.  Although with Joe hiding his Pokemon games, I was sure Platinum would sneak in there too.

Hey, I had Phoenix Wright on my ballot! Well, I had Apollo Justice, actually, which is still part of the series. I felt that it was the strongest of the four (Still haven't played Ace Investigations yet).