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electrictroy
10-14-2005, 11:15 PM
I somehow endedup with two versions of the same game:

PC
N64


- The N64 has simple plug-n-play + a good controller.
- The PC version I'd have to play with a keyboard + mouse. And probably will be a bitch to make its 98-compatibility work on XP.

Which version is better? Which should I keep?

troy

coolsteel
10-15-2005, 01:37 AM
Pc has better framerates and graphics but is damn near unplayable with a keyboard and mouse setup, console version it is. The framerate while sluggish at times never gets in the way of the gameplay and the controller really helps.

electrictroy
10-16-2005, 07:35 PM
bump

Animefalcon
10-16-2005, 08:50 PM
PC version
but why Rogue Squadron ?
When theres X-Wing Alliance,X-wing, Tie fighter on the PC.
they all blow Rogue Squadron out of the water

CappyCobra
10-16-2005, 09:34 PM
If you have a spanking new PC, SW RS will run TOO fast on it. At least it does on mine :-D

Ecofreak
10-16-2005, 09:44 PM
PC version
but why Rogue Squadron ?
When theres X-Wing Alliance,X-wing, Tie fighter on the PC.
they all blow Rogue Squadron out of the water

Those games are two different genres. Rouge Squadron is a arcade style fligth sim while the others are pure flight simulators.

U2K Tha Greate$t
10-16-2005, 10:08 PM
Neither one. Just wait until you reach the 4th or 5th level, the game goes from easy to impossible. I hate that game with a passion. The game is just too hard , buy the other star wars game on n64, its much better and alot more fun.

whoknows
10-16-2005, 10:35 PM
You sound like you have already decided

Animefalcon
10-16-2005, 11:21 PM
If you have a spanking new PC, SW RS will run TOO fast on it. At least it does on mine :-D
you need to turn vsync on, I need to turn it on for NOLF 1

Kaijufan
10-16-2005, 11:52 PM
Neither one. Just wait until you reach the 4th or 5th level, the game goes from easy to impossible. I hate that game with a passion. The game is just too hard , buy the other star wars game on n64, its much better and alot more fun.
It wasn't that hard. I played it back when it first came out for the N64 and I was able to beat it. That was about 6 years ago, making me 13.

It was a fun game. I wish it was part of the Rebel Strike bonus disk.

BIG5
10-16-2005, 11:55 PM
buy the other star wars game on n64, its much better and alot more fun.
Battle for Naboo? Are you crazy?

electrictroy
10-20-2005, 02:23 PM
Someone said, "Sounds like you already made up your mind"



And that's basically true. I *hate* PC games. It is such a pain-in-the-ass to make the older games work on newer systems. This Star Wars game was written for Window 98, and I just tried running it on XP, and it crashed to Windows 5 seconds after the title screen showed up.

In contrast, when I put the cartridge in my N64 console, I know it will work & I'll be playing 30 seconds after I press "power".

PC games suck. Console games are user-friendly.

troy

joeljermon
10-20-2005, 07:20 PM
Just setting the compatibility mode will work for most old Windows games.

schultzed
10-20-2005, 08:11 PM
Do you have the RAM memory module for the N64? . . . the game takes advantage of it for a nice bump up in the graphics.

I wouldn't even touch the PC version. Really a good game but topped by the Gamecube sequel.

electrictroy
10-20-2005, 08:17 PM
Yeah I have the N64 RAM expansion. This amazon customer review is funny: "A hardcore N64 gamer's dream item. This makes the N64 graphics look like PS2." Yeah. Right. Sure. ;-)



I just checked amazon's list. I don't see SWRL listed there. Are you sure it's improved? Maybe it's like Mario or Zelda Ocarina (don't use the extra RAM): http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/45471/002-2262156-1257664

troy