Zoo Keeper $19.99 at Gamestop.com
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Monsta Mack
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Picked it up for $19.99 at Best Buy, along with my friend. Last copies at the Meriden Mall in CT. Thanks for the heads up OP.
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[quote name='lurknomore']Everyone save $15.00 and just play the free flash version of the game. Let's be real Cheap arses here.[/QUOTE]
You can't play it on DS, though.
You can't play it on DS, though.
DCGCPlayer
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[quote name='lurknomore']Everyone save $15.00 and just play the free flash version of the game. Let's be real Cheap arses here.[/QUOTE]
Like I can do that on the subway... that Flash version is way weak in comparison to the DS version... for instance the multiple play modes and the "binoculars" option.
Like I can do that on the subway... that Flash version is way weak in comparison to the DS version... for instance the multiple play modes and the "binoculars" option.
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I also picked it up at BB for $15 with GGC yesterday. I've played the flash version a lot but the DS version is better given the multiple game modes and wireless multiplayer.
[quote name='clockworkvictim']Nice reviews, although it seems like you like most DS games that come out 
.[/QUOTE]
Sorry, I was trying to be more critical, but I have to admit that I'm a bit enamoured with my DS. ;-) But at anyrate, if you think that some of the reviews are too positive, please let me know so I can take a second look. Just as a side note, if it gets close to a 5 out of 10, I'm not hating life, but its close. So those 6's aren't really that good.
Just got Atari Retro and Polarium as well. I'll post reviews on my page about those too. I figure I'll be a nut so everyone else can save some money and not buy the crummy games.
.[/QUOTE]Sorry, I was trying to be more critical, but I have to admit that I'm a bit enamoured with my DS. ;-) But at anyrate, if you think that some of the reviews are too positive, please let me know so I can take a second look. Just as a side note, if it gets close to a 5 out of 10, I'm not hating life, but its close. So those 6's aren't really that good.
Just got Atari Retro and Polarium as well. I'll post reviews on my page about those too. I figure I'll be a nut so everyone else can save some money and not buy the crummy games.
Got the game today, glad I waited for the price drop. The graphics really attracted me when I first saw it, but I couldn't see paying $35 for a Bejewled clone.
I will say though, that this is one of the worst translated games I've seen in awhile. Some of the stuff that Hitler guy says just doesn't make any sense!
I will say though, that this is one of the worst translated games I've seen in awhile. Some of the stuff that Hitler guy says just doesn't make any sense!
I saw Zoo Keeper at, of all places, CompUSA for $19.99. Very unusual for them to follow along with a price drop that quickly. Now if only Gamerush would drop it (they did drop it from $34.99 to $29.99) I could use some of my massive credit to get one!
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[quote name='hwong3']Sorry, I was trying to be more critical, but I have to admit that I'm a bit enamoured with my DS. ;-) But at anyrate, if you think that some of the reviews are too positive, please let me know so I can take a second look. Just as a side note, if it gets close to a 5 out of 10, I'm not hating life, but its close. So those 6's aren't really that good.
Just got Atari Retro and Polarium as well. I'll post reviews on my page about those too. I figure I'll be a nut so everyone else can save some money and not buy the crummy games.[/QUOTE]
IM enamoured as well... post your review for polarium. im wondering if its worth getting when i go to japan.
Just got Atari Retro and Polarium as well. I'll post reviews on my page about those too. I figure I'll be a nut so everyone else can save some money and not buy the crummy games.
[/QUOTE]IM enamoured as well... post your review for polarium. im wondering if its worth getting when i go to japan.
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Anyone notice that Gamestop ships using FedEx 3 Day whenever you buy a new game but uses the cheapest shipping method through USPS when shipping used game.[/QUOTE]
I've noticed that. It's cool that they use 3 day shipping for new games instead of USPS shipping.
Anyone notice that Gamestop ships using FedEx 3 Day whenever you buy a new game but uses the cheapest shipping method through USPS when shipping used game.[/QUOTE]
I've noticed that. It's cool that they use 3 day shipping for new games instead of USPS shipping.
[quote name='clockworkvictim']IM enamoured as well... post your review for polarium. im wondering if its worth getting when i go to japan.[/QUOTE]
Sorry, I'll get it posted soon. Was finishing up Tiger Woods and Madden. I'll make Polarium and Atari Retro next.
It's on my webpage if you can't find the lnk in the previous post (http://www.angelfire.com/extreme/hwong). Just scroll down and click on Nintendo DS reviews.
Sorry, I'll get it posted soon. Was finishing up Tiger Woods and Madden. I'll make Polarium and Atari Retro next.
It's on my webpage if you can't find the lnk in the previous post (http://www.angelfire.com/extreme/hwong). Just scroll down and click on Nintendo DS reviews.
[quote name='clockworkvictim']IM enamoured as well... post your review for polarium. im wondering if its worth getting when i go to japan.[/QUOTE]
It's updated on my webpage as well:
Polariuim (Chokkan Hitofude - Japan)
Graphics = 5
Sound = 7
Control = 9
Gameplay = 9
Touchscreen = 9
Multiplayer = Yes, single cart required
Overall = 7.80
Summary / Description
Every handheld system needs a puzzle game. So far, gamers in the US were treated with Mr. Driller and Zoo Keeper, both of which were well suited for portable gameplay, and one of which actually used the touchscreen. But Japanese (and European) gamers were treated to another puzzler at their respective launch, Polarium (aka Chokkan Hitofude in Japan or “One Line Puzzle”). Does this hit the mark as another addicitve puzzler? Read on.
Polarium comes from the same designer of Lumines, the puzzle game on the PSP. The game, as mentioned above, actually came out in Japan (and Europe) before Lumines, but is following it here in the States and, although not the same game, will likely draw some comparisons. Gameplay is relavtively simple to learn, but very difficult to master. Basically, you have a field of black and white tiles bordered by grey tiles. Tap the black tile and it becomes white, tap the white tile and it becomes black. Create a row of the same color (either black or white) and the row disappears. It’s that simple. But if you played like that, your games would last all of 5 seconds. The trick is that you can trace a path over multiple tiles and convert them all at the same time. In order to avoid tracing tiles that you want to remain the black or white, you can continue your trace on the grey border to get to other parts of the puzzle that you do want to change. Changing huge portions will lead to nice combos and bigger scores as your pieces flash and sparkle off the field. And let me tell, it’s not as easy as it sounds, but it sure is fun.
There are two basic game modes, Challenge and Checkmate. Challenge has you clearing lines as more random lines fall from the top and fill up the bottom and top screens. If you can’t clear them fast enough, the tiles fill both screens and you lose, sort of like Tetris. It’s fast, fun addictive action puzzle play. The Checkmate mode gives you a puzzle to solve in which you must clear the screen with one line, that is, trace one route over the puzzle to clear the entire screen. It starts easy and definitely gets more difficult. There two sets of stages for Checkmate, about 50 different puzzles in Normal mode and then an Original Mode in which you can design your own puzzles and trade with friends (or enter paswords from Nintendo that will give bonus puzzles to play – http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/asnj/collection/index.html). For those of you who get frustrated easy, there’s also a hint option that lets the DS display a hint after 3 minutes regarding where you should start your line and after another 2 minutes, where you should end your line.
There is a multiplayer versus mode available which apparently requires one cart, but I have not tested it yet. There’s also the ability to send a demo version to another DS for your friends to enjoy. Sound is good, the normal row clear sounds and some decent background music that won’t drive you crazy. Graphics are pretty bland though, only five colors (black, white, grey, orange and yellow) with only minor animations (blocks dissappearing in a sparkle and falling/flipping tiles). When you get on the top three scores list, you do get to draw your name or symbol instead of typing it in, which is pretty nifty.
The US version should be out around April 18, and should launch for $29.99, so no need to import this anymore. For you puzzle fans out there, this game is a sure fire hit. For those who are loking for dazzling graphics, you’re sure to be disappointed. But as we know, Tetris doesn’t need good graphics to be fun and addictive, and this game is a close cousin which won’t win over new puzzle fanatics but is sure to satisfy those who enjoy puzzlers for quite some time to come.
It's updated on my webpage as well:
Polariuim (Chokkan Hitofude - Japan)
Graphics = 5
Sound = 7
Control = 9
Gameplay = 9
Touchscreen = 9
Multiplayer = Yes, single cart required
Overall = 7.80
Summary / Description
Every handheld system needs a puzzle game. So far, gamers in the US were treated with Mr. Driller and Zoo Keeper, both of which were well suited for portable gameplay, and one of which actually used the touchscreen. But Japanese (and European) gamers were treated to another puzzler at their respective launch, Polarium (aka Chokkan Hitofude in Japan or “One Line Puzzle”). Does this hit the mark as another addicitve puzzler? Read on.
Polarium comes from the same designer of Lumines, the puzzle game on the PSP. The game, as mentioned above, actually came out in Japan (and Europe) before Lumines, but is following it here in the States and, although not the same game, will likely draw some comparisons. Gameplay is relavtively simple to learn, but very difficult to master. Basically, you have a field of black and white tiles bordered by grey tiles. Tap the black tile and it becomes white, tap the white tile and it becomes black. Create a row of the same color (either black or white) and the row disappears. It’s that simple. But if you played like that, your games would last all of 5 seconds. The trick is that you can trace a path over multiple tiles and convert them all at the same time. In order to avoid tracing tiles that you want to remain the black or white, you can continue your trace on the grey border to get to other parts of the puzzle that you do want to change. Changing huge portions will lead to nice combos and bigger scores as your pieces flash and sparkle off the field. And let me tell, it’s not as easy as it sounds, but it sure is fun.
There are two basic game modes, Challenge and Checkmate. Challenge has you clearing lines as more random lines fall from the top and fill up the bottom and top screens. If you can’t clear them fast enough, the tiles fill both screens and you lose, sort of like Tetris. It’s fast, fun addictive action puzzle play. The Checkmate mode gives you a puzzle to solve in which you must clear the screen with one line, that is, trace one route over the puzzle to clear the entire screen. It starts easy and definitely gets more difficult. There two sets of stages for Checkmate, about 50 different puzzles in Normal mode and then an Original Mode in which you can design your own puzzles and trade with friends (or enter paswords from Nintendo that will give bonus puzzles to play – http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/asnj/collection/index.html). For those of you who get frustrated easy, there’s also a hint option that lets the DS display a hint after 3 minutes regarding where you should start your line and after another 2 minutes, where you should end your line.
There is a multiplayer versus mode available which apparently requires one cart, but I have not tested it yet. There’s also the ability to send a demo version to another DS for your friends to enjoy. Sound is good, the normal row clear sounds and some decent background music that won’t drive you crazy. Graphics are pretty bland though, only five colors (black, white, grey, orange and yellow) with only minor animations (blocks dissappearing in a sparkle and falling/flipping tiles). When you get on the top three scores list, you do get to draw your name or symbol instead of typing it in, which is pretty nifty.
The US version should be out around April 18, and should launch for $29.99, so no need to import this anymore. For you puzzle fans out there, this game is a sure fire hit. For those who are loking for dazzling graphics, you’re sure to be disappointed. But as we know, Tetris doesn’t need good graphics to be fun and addictive, and this game is a close cousin which won’t win over new puzzle fanatics but is sure to satisfy those who enjoy puzzlers for quite some time to come.
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