tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post1881891336664871096..comments2023-06-24T04:29:24.130-07:00Comments on The Gay Gamer: Five favorites: Super Famicom games I'd play with my husband (if he actually played games)Bryan Ochallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-84855359985393340972012-09-11T17:33:08.486-07:002012-09-11T17:33:08.486-07:00You have sweet memories of this one, too? That'...You have sweet memories of this one, too? That's great! I'm amazed at how many modern gamers have never heard of this one. It blew my mind when it was first announced!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-89300738149650081432012-09-11T16:43:01.703-07:002012-09-11T16:43:01.703-07:00Oh, Secret of Mana on the SNES...
sweet memories.Oh, Secret of Mana on the SNES...<br />sweet memories.Melody (Lizzi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13647395755828716415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-89138939316813063232012-08-29T15:43:05.563-07:002012-08-29T15:43:05.563-07:00Hey, I'd love to meet up with you someday, Ann...Hey, I'd love to meet up with you someday, Anne! What would bring you out to Seattle, I wonder? A trip to Nintendo headquarters? PAX? <br /><br />Anyway, should you ever get out here, yes, you and Brad and I will have to get together. Can you believe Brad and I have yet to meet? I think he lives in my neighborhood, too :| I'm a bad, bad Seattlite!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-26073223291751889702012-08-29T15:41:07.654-07:002012-08-29T15:41:07.654-07:00Hello again, Anne!
Ah, I always forget to subscri...Hello again, Anne!<br /><br />Ah, I always forget to subscribe when I comment on other blogs (including yours, of course!), too, so no worries there.<br /><br />Anyway, yeah, Sanrio Smash Ball's is a bit uninspired, if you ask me. Too bad, really.<br /><br />As for Secret of Mana: Oh, yes, I love this game. Of course, it came out during a time when the FF series was very, very rigid, and this game seemed like a breath of fresh air to me (even though I loved the FF series). It isn't without it's faults (or glitches), though, so just be aware of that before you play it. <br /><br />This game's Japan-only sequel is great, too, BTW. Sadly, I've yet to spend much time with Legend of Mana, the PS1-based sequel despite the fact that I've owned a copy for ages.<br /><br />Oh, and as for Sword of Mana: I've never played it! I know it's basically a remake of the first Mana game, originally released for the GameBoy, though. That game I played back in the day and quite enjoyed, although it's not as deep as Secret of Mana.<br /><br />Anyway, despite the fact that I've never played it, I'd say that if you can find a cheap copy of Sword of Mana you should go for it! At the very least, you'll get yourself another great-looking GBA game :)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-66394688754260063612012-08-29T15:27:03.215-07:002012-08-29T15:27:03.215-07:00Oh, I forgot to mention – looks like I'm going...Oh, I forgot to mention – looks like I'm going to have to make a trip to Seattle! All my favorite people live there (well, you and Brad Gallaway, that is!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637963404223994029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-50569072123290755022012-08-29T15:26:13.351-07:002012-08-29T15:26:13.351-07:00Hi again Bryan! Yes I'm still following this t...Hi again Bryan! Yes I'm still following this thread (I try to remember to subscribe whenever I comment), but sometimes I get ditzy and forget to reply to things, so thanks for calling me up again ;)<br /><br />So I have to say, I'm rather disappointed by that Sanrio World Smash Ball cover! It's not very cute, is it?<br /><br />I love that your high school tennis team wanted to write "fuzzy yellow balls" on your t-shirt. Sounds way cooler than my tennis team was! Too bad that was never made into a reality.<br /><br />As for Secret of Mana, yeah, it's pretty shameful, I know! I've never played any of the Mana games. Gosh, if it's one of your favorite games, I definitely have to get on it! Have you played Sword of Mana? I only ask because I'm on a serious GBA kick right now (as you know), and I'm sure I'd love an excuse to import a Japanese copy (did you know Brownie Brown worked on it? I didn't!) <br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637963404223994029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-28572371662868017872012-08-29T13:02:44.246-07:002012-08-29T13:02:44.246-07:00BTW, Anne, if you're still paying attention to...BTW, Anne, if you're still paying attention to this thread: I can't believe you've never played Secret of Mana! You really should try it at some point. It's like Final Fantasy mixed with The Legend of Zelda. One of my favorite games of this era, and possible of all time.Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-45283543457378181362012-08-29T13:01:34.288-07:002012-08-29T13:01:34.288-07:00Hey there, Reggie! Yeah, Pocky & Rocky rocks, ...Hey there, Reggie! Yeah, Pocky & Rocky rocks, doesn't it? The sequel is pretty nice, too. Only versions of this series I've ever liked, though (not a big fan of the Famicom and PC Engine versions).<br /><br />As for playing Secret of Mana with a friend: I'm jealous! Oh, well, it was still pretty darn fun to play solo.Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-10213726300956554732012-08-29T12:51:34.983-07:002012-08-29T12:51:34.983-07:00Wow, Pock & Rocky! I loved that game even thou...Wow, Pock & Rocky! I loved that game even though it was so difficult. <br /><br />A buddy and I used to play through Secret of Mana more than a few times. Such an incredible action RPG.Reggie White Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10467336468770627457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-89225315610090234762012-08-28T10:50:44.389-07:002012-08-28T10:50:44.389-07:00Oh, that's great to hear, warp! I have no idea...Oh, that's great to hear, warp! I have no idea if David would be interested in Bubble Bobble or Puzzle Bobble or not, but I guess it can't hurt to try, eh?<br /><br />As for Jeremiah and Toupsi being here this weekend: I kind of guessed so, but unfortunately I won't be able to see them or anyone else who is visiting for PAX (such as shidoshi!).<br /><br />That's because we actually have two different groups of friends visiting us starting early on Friday and lasting through Wednesday and they are going to take all of our time and energy (as they should!).<br /><br />Thankfully, three of them enjoy playing games, so it's likely we'll play a few while they're here. Really, it's too bad the Wii U isn't out yet, as I think we'd have a blast with Nintendo Land and the like. Oh, well, maybe next year :)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-17550046673764181912012-08-28T10:39:37.477-07:002012-08-28T10:39:37.477-07:00Funny you mention Puzzle Bobble, but I got my man ...Funny you mention Puzzle Bobble, but I got my man playing that with me over the weekend. First time in many years. He hates games! BTW, you know Toupsi and Jeremiah are gonna be there for PAX, this weekend right? Maybe you can get them to play with you. They've been over to my place for gaming a few times.warphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16538065034594329732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-19945319567887278772012-08-28T08:13:57.060-07:002012-08-28T08:13:57.060-07:00Actually, I can, Justin! Although I'd need to ...Actually, I can, Justin! Although I'd need to buy more TVs before that could happen. Also, I think it would cause David to have a heart attack. Still, it would be a blast! :)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-42410986168206085632012-08-28T07:22:57.063-07:002012-08-28T07:22:57.063-07:00Bryan, can you imagine having a Gay Gamer game nig...Bryan, can you imagine having a Gay Gamer game night? All your regular readers flying in to hang out and play games together? My God. That would totally be worth it.Viewtiful_Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987909785863469591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-57367892609165110442012-08-27T17:06:08.935-07:002012-08-27T17:06:08.935-07:00Do it, Girl Gamer! The original's still a bla...Do it, Girl Gamer! The original's still a blast, IMO. Plus, you can't go wrong with those tunes, can you? Gah, now I need to play this again. Thankfully I bought it via the Wii Virtual Console, so I can play it there :) Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-73827746385852746702012-08-27T17:00:55.168-07:002012-08-27T17:00:55.168-07:00I would play a lot of Super Mario Kart when I was ...I would play a lot of Super Mario Kart when I was a kid. One of my favorite SNES games. Now I feel like plugging in my SNES and play some Super Mario Kart lol.<br /><br />- The Girl GamerMimiPRGameFreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07676162067588892021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-11932865935250572752012-08-27T16:39:28.937-07:002012-08-27T16:39:28.937-07:00Hey there, Anne!
I'll tell you what: If you e...Hey there, Anne!<br /><br />I'll tell you what: If you ever manage to find yourself in Seattle, come on over to our house and we'll play some Super Famicom (and other) games together! I'm going to have to up my SF game before then, though, as I don't have many SF games at the moment. (I used to have a ton, but of course I stupidly sold them.)<br /><br />As for Pocky & Rocky: It's one of the best-looking games released for the SF/SNES in my humble opinion. It's also tough enough to make you want to pull out your hair, but maybe we'd be able to overcome that together :)<br /><br />Sanrio Smash Ball's box art isn't amazing, IMO, but it is nice enough. Here's a link to it -- http://gamegame.konstochvanligasaker.se/game/38404/<br /><br />I'm glad you liked my line about Super Tennis, by the way. I've loved the term 'fuzzy yellow balls' ever since I was in high school, when the tennis team I was on wanted to include that phrase on our team t-shirt. Needless to say, our coach wasn't a fan :PBryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-70922662902177787442012-08-27T16:00:54.232-07:002012-08-27T16:00:54.232-07:00Bryan – I know this post is about games you'd ...Bryan – I know this post is about games you'd play with your husband, but I couldn't help but think how awesome it would be to chill with you and play old Super Famicom games together :D <br /><br />I've never heard of Pocky & Rocky, but it's definitely something I want to check out! Okay, in the interest of full disclosure... I'll admit that I've never played ANY of these games. That's what you get for never owning a Super Famicom, I guess. <br /><br />Sanrio World Smash Ball looks right up my alley, too! I love the random non-Sanrio human character in the screenshot. Does this one have nice box art, too? I've been keeping my eye on recent Sanrio/Hello Kitty games and it's a shame they don't have cuter covers. They manage to make them pretty blah these days, in my opinion. <br /><br />Oh, and my favorite line from this post? "You don't have to like fuzzy yellow balls to get a kick out of Super Tennis"! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637963404223994029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-61909653044138391142012-08-27T12:32:07.878-07:002012-08-27T12:32:07.878-07:00Ah, what timing then, eh? Such a great game. I can...Ah, what timing then, eh? Such a great game. I can't believe I was just 15 when it was released!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-47326584457966854272012-08-27T12:24:11.114-07:002012-08-27T12:24:11.114-07:00Super Mario Kart was released in Japan precisely 2...Super Mario Kart was released in Japan precisely 20 years ago. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-31423156357438165242012-08-27T11:42:02.715-07:002012-08-27T11:42:02.715-07:00I think he could get into something like Mario Kar...I think he could get into something like Mario Kart Wii, Drew, but for some reason I've yet to bring it up with him. That may be a good thing, though, as I can get a bit ... energetic when I play MK Wii. Of course, as long as we played offline, things should be OK.<br /><br />As for your assessment of Pocky & Rocky: I think you hit the nail on the head here. Who knows, maybe he'll get so pissed off that he'll Rambo out and together we'll finally beat that @&%$#-ing game :)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-88384706862878718802012-08-27T11:02:35.524-07:002012-08-27T11:02:35.524-07:00Even thought my boyfriend doesn't play video g...Even thought my boyfriend doesn't play video games regularly and would never identify himself as a gamer, I've had some luck with him and Mario Kart... which is funny, really, because Mario Kart is typically better known for destroying relationships rather than building then.<br /><br />I think Pocky & Rocky would be the true bonding experience, though -- nothing brings people together like a shared hardship.kidicarus222https://www.blogger.com/profile/18363078559398106005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-45841642126043250662012-08-27T10:19:35.654-07:002012-08-27T10:19:35.654-07:00Hello again, Simon! I just did some research RE: P...Hello again, Simon! I just did some research RE: Puzzle Bobble and it does have a two-player mode. Yay!<br /><br />As for Puzzle Uo Poko: Nope, never heard of it until now. I just looked up a YouTube video of it, and it looks kind of like a reverse Puzzle Bobble, doesn't it? Regardless, it's cute and seems fun. I'll have to give it a go via MAME sometime soon. Thanks for making me aware of it!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-68787702087492449742012-08-27T09:47:23.016-07:002012-08-27T09:47:23.016-07:00Oh, hmm. I.. think so? Bob is always there winding...Oh, hmm. I.. think so? Bob is always there winding the thingy isn't he?<br /><br />Tangent, but related - have you ever played Puzzle Uo Poko? It's an action puzzler (by Cave, oddly enough) that AFAIK only ever got an arcade release, but it's actually novel and has a brilliant two player mode.coolpowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520235806041803430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-37427094812015620352012-08-27T09:41:08.151-07:002012-08-27T09:41:08.151-07:00BTW, your comment made me think of Puzzle Bobble, ...BTW, your comment made me think of Puzzle Bobble, which I've had on the brain lately. Is there a two-player mode in Puzzle Bobble? If so, I really should have added that to this post...Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-46225649969588748112012-08-27T09:40:18.678-07:002012-08-27T09:40:18.678-07:00Well, answering your question would spoil the surp...Well, answering your question would spoil the surprise, wouldn't it, Simon? :PBryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.com