WanderingCorvus Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Hey all, So when I was a kid, I wasn't allowed to play video games all that often. This was during the golden age of the PS2/Xbox/GameCube, so I often had to go to my friends' houses in order to play Smash Bros, Metroid Prime, the original Call of Duty etc. A few days ago, I was discussing this era of gaming to my roommate (an avid PC gaming enthusiast who similarly wasn't allowed to play games as a child) and how I missed the general feeling from that generation, with late-night split-screen gaming to loading a new disk and hearing any one of those consoles' startup jingles. I was discussing the multiplayer of StarFox Assault (which is still one of my favorite games) when I came to the realization that a.) I am an adult with an income now, and b.) If I am responsible in how I do this, I can find the games from my childhood and play them, nearly a decade later. So, Reborn Community, I need your help! I came across a person selling their GameCube, StarFox Assault and Adventures (and a Nintendo Power magazine featuring Assault) online and I just received it from the mail. I'd like to start building a collection of GameCube games that I wanted when I was younger, or that might be hidden gems that are still fun to play. So far on this list is: StarFox Assault* StarFox Adventures* Super Smash Bros Melee Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Mario Kart: Double Dash Custom Robo Metroid Prime 1 and 2 Pokemon Colosseum/XD * Denotes what I have so far. If you guys know of any other games I should be on the look out for, please recommend them to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bagel Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 meeeleeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJ Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 If you're willing to invite friends over to play along with, Mario Party 5 is remembered as one of the best Mario Party games Also, Pokemon Colosseum is for the N64 - only XD: Gale of Darkness is on the GCN (and it's a top-notch game) I would also recommend Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, which is a remake of SA2 for the Dreamcast. It's a pretty good game in and of itself, you don't need to have much experience with Sonic besides the fact that he goes fast and has to get those chaos emeralds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 How about the Remake of Resident Evil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowStar Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Kirby Air Ride and Mario Party 4 (occasionally 5-7) are games I frequently go back to when with friends. If you're willing to invite friends over to play along with, Mario Party 5 is remembered as one of the best Mario Party games Also, Pokemon Colosseum is for the N64 - only XD: Gale of Darkness is on the GCN (and it's a top-notch game) I would also recommend Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, which is a remake of SA2 for the Dreamcast. It's a pretty good game in and of itself, you don't need to have much experience with Sonic besides the fact that he goes fast and has to get those chaos emeralds You're thinking of Pokemon Stadium. Colosseum and XD make up the Shadow Pokemon duo of games (which needs a 3rd game...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krim Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is really good. Good luck finding a copy cheap though, it goes for over $100+ these days. (I had to ebay snipe for mine. Keep at it though and you'll eventually get something decent. Mine ended up being about $35) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJ Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Kirby Air Ride and Mario Party 4 (occasionally 5-7) are games I frequently go back to when with friends. You're thinking of Pokemon Stadium. Colosseum and XD make up the Shadow Pokemon duo of games (which needs a 3rd game...) Kirby Air Ride is a necessity as a multiplayer option And my b about colosseum I guess I'm just used to pokemon games coming out across successive console generations It'd be Super Colosseum or Colosseum 64 the way I'm remembering it huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistair Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Soulcalibur 2 is an absolute must if you like seeing scantily clad characters go all out with weirdly shaped swords ! Oh and it's a really nice game to settle arguments between friends, like who's gonna pay for that extra pizza you ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Wind Waker is missing from this list, so let me remedy that. If you have one of those game boy connection things, you can also play one of the strangest and most uncomfortable Co-op experiences available. I also had a lot of fun with Mario Sunshine, but I can't say if that's just the nostalgia talking. (And screw that pachinko level.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurorain Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) One game I can recommend, is Yugioh: The Falsebound Kingdom. Unlike the traditional yugioh games, this plays like a strategy game with turn-based combat and rpg elements. It's pretty fun in my opinion, though it can take some getting used to. Edited October 22, 2016 by Aurorain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJ Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Wind Waker is missing from this list, so let me remedy that. Whoa I almost forgot about Zelda games Now that I have remembered though you MUST get Twilight Princess The graphics and style are still so good, even after this many years Best Zelda game imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lits Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I would have to suggest all the resident evil games on gamecube: Resident Evil REmake, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, Resident Evil 0, and Resident Evil 4. RE4 was one of the greatest games ever released of all time, usually always making every "top 10 best games of all time" lists and Resident Evil 2 has been a fan favorite since release. The others are also just as fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tringus Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 If you still play GBA games, then I definitely recommend getting a Gameboy Player for the Gamecube. It's a nice addition to the console, blends really well with all colors, and you can play Gameboy games and record them with a capture card. Of course, there's always emulators, but what's better than recording the real thing? I also recommend getting Zelda Four Swords Adventures, it's a pretty good game. If you don't have it for Wii or Wii U, I would definitely get Twilight Princess. (I have it for Gamecube, and I'm STILL gonna get it for Wii U). There is also that Zelda Master Collection if you enjoy getting collections. Warioware Mega Micro Games was also a good party game too. Definitely put Mario Party 4, 5, 6, and 7 on your list, because the Mario Party games are always fun to play. If you enjoy Sonic games, there is also Sonic Adventure Director's Cut, Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, Sonic Heroes, Shadow The Hedgehog, and also Sonic Mega Collection and Sonic Gems Collection, which both give you a whole set of games. In terms of Pokemon, Colosseum and XD are good, but there is also Pokemon Channel to play with Pikachu! And you CANNOT start a party without Donkey Kong! There are plenty of Donkey Kong games to choose from, such as Donkey Konga, Donkey Konga 2, and Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. Great games to play with bongos. Stepping out of Nintendo boundaries, there are also games like Beyond Good and Evil, which is a pretty fun game. I played it for Gamecube, and have it for Xbox One (Backwards Compatibility from 360). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Well, I guess it's too late to recommend against the star fox games... Try out Lost Kingdoms 1&2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendel Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Alright here's some must haves: Super Mario Sunshine Harvest Moon A Wonderful Life one of my alltime favorite games btw Wind Waker Ocarina of Time/Master Quest Twilight Princess Wario World Taz idr the rest of it but it's pretty hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I don't think the following were named.. Baten Kaitos Battalion Wars Bloody Roar Eternal Darkness Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles F-Zero GX Killer 7 Luigi's Mansion Metal Gear Solid Remakes Resident Evil 0, 1, 2, 3, Code Veronica, and 4. Pikmin 1 and 2 Tales of Symphonia Ultimate Spider-Man Viewtiful Joe 1 and 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggyboo Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Oh man, Gamecube, the lunchbox powerhouse. I assume you are gonna ROM these cause many of them would prolly be difficult to find on your own nowadays. Either way here's my lengthy list: Tales of Symphonia (One of the best RPGs ever) LoZ: Wind Waker Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (more of a multiplayer game but still good single) Harvest Moon A Wonderful Life (best game in the franchise, easy) Animal Crossing (If you never Played one) Custom Robo Super Mario Sunshine Luigi's Mansion (much much better than Dark Moon) Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg (an unsung SEGA game that deserves much more) Chibi-Robo Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix (if possible, Waluigi is the villain yo!) Dokapon Kingdom (Imagine Monopoly, Final Fantasy, and Mario Party rolled into one. Fun on single player but even easy mode is so god damn difficult) Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (Ike appears!) Kirby Air Ride LoZ: Twilight Princess (my favorite zelda game ever) Mario Kart: Double Dash (best mario kart ever) Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes (it's just solid 1 and 2 but if you never played them, do it) Metroid Prime I + II Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (the BEST Mario Rpg ever) Pikmin I + II Pokemon Colosseum Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness Resident Evil 4 Skies of Arcadia Legends (a very good rpg game) Sonic Adventure 2: Battle Sonic Heroes Super Monkey Ball series Viewtiful Joe series and finally, a game no one ever seems to know and one of my favorite games on the GC. Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest This game, is so goddamn fun, for only being a tiny box that eats other boxes in order to become the dominant box species in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 tales of symphonia super mario TTYD-favorite rpg ive ever played which says a lot with tales on this list Sonic heroes is fun Sonic adventure 1/2 are both amazing and the last time i replayed a sonic game on a console Bomberman is dope This list is hard Gamecube is nintendo's second biggest library i Think. Next to GBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinch Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Scaler (Pretty underrated in my opinion) Spyro - A hero's tail and if it hasn't been mentioned already: Crash bandicoot - The wrath of Cortex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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