tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post4461663760802440698..comments2023-06-24T04:29:24.130-07:00Comments on The Gay Gamer: Five DS games you should have played, but probably didn'tBryan Ochallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-39141984563814573692012-01-17T14:38:24.853-08:002012-01-17T14:38:24.853-08:00Oh, no need to be sorry, Anne, I'm glad you ju...Oh, no need to be sorry, Anne, I'm glad you jumped in, especially since I've been curious about the DQM Joker games. Sounds like I may have to pick up one or both of them at some point. Anyway, thanks for the insights!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-76442465731259954022012-01-17T13:35:07.026-08:002012-01-17T13:35:07.026-08:00Sorry to jump in, but I played Dragon Quest Monste...Sorry to jump in, but I played Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 for a review a few months back and quite liked it! I probably wasn't as fond at it as someone very familiar with Dragon Quest would be, but synthesizing your monsters was a lot of fun – it's definitely a different kind of experience than Pokemon. There's also at least one big bad monster in every area that you have to watch out for – I thought that was a fun touch, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637963404223994029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-26508203968257079282012-01-17T12:51:22.024-08:002012-01-17T12:51:22.024-08:00Ah, yes, Rocket Slime! That game has been on my wi...Ah, yes, Rocket Slime! That game has been on my wish list for a long time. I really should pick it up. I'd like to pick up the GBA original, too, since I'm always up for a good GBA game -- and one that features that adorable little slime :)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-30279730283527901792012-01-17T12:38:40.514-08:002012-01-17T12:38:40.514-08:00I haven't really played any of the DQ spin off...I haven't really played any of the DQ spin offs besides Rocket Slime for DS which I love!! lol Adorable slime as the main character? Yes, please! Too bad they didn't release the sequels over here. =[Kazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10202155826596066046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-46076034643234240372012-01-16T18:30:12.972-08:002012-01-16T18:30:12.972-08:00Hey, Kaze: Not sure if you're still paying att...Hey, Kaze: Not sure if you're still paying attention to this comment thread, but if you are: Have you ever played any of the DQ spin-offs -- like Dragon Quest Monsters or the like? I've long been interested in them, but have yet to give any of them a try.Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-83959062452614137022012-01-16T16:15:02.925-08:002012-01-16T16:15:02.925-08:00Thanks for the offer (RE: the DQ3 ROM), Kaze, but ...Thanks for the offer (RE: the DQ3 ROM), Kaze, but I already have it ;)<br /><br />Also, yes, I'm sure a psych paper *could* be written about the tendency of many gamers to give up on a game at the last boss!<br /><br />In my defense: I only gave up on FF: The 4 Heroes of Light after trying to beat the damn last boss about 15 times. Argh!!!<br /><br />That said, I've given up on many other games without even trying the last boss. Sigh...Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-36489441083956597042012-01-16T15:08:01.087-08:002012-01-16T15:08:01.087-08:00Oh, and if you were interested in the DQ3 ROM I ma...Oh, and if you were interested in the DQ3 ROM I may or may not allegedly be able to point you in the right direction on that. =]Kazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10202155826596066046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-57693758330950504822012-01-16T15:06:39.146-08:002012-01-16T15:06:39.146-08:00I love that lady! "What am I supposed to do,&...I love that lady! "What am I supposed to do," said Awaji. "It's Dragon Quest." lol<br /><br />Bryan, I do the same thing! I'll get to the last boss/dungeon of a game and then randomly stop playing! I know a lot of other people who do that too. I feel like there's a psych research paper that could be written on this topic! lol<br /><br />Darwin, yeah most kids were rocking out to Green Day or Nirvana and I was rocking out to DQ6.... lolKazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10202155826596066046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-39836339471215880072012-01-14T09:13:10.242-08:002012-01-14T09:13:10.242-08:00Oh, and thanks for that link about the old lady wh...Oh, and thanks for that link about the old lady who plays DQ over and over again. I actually remember reading that article when it first came out. How cute!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-82147445700886919262012-01-14T09:12:22.992-08:002012-01-14T09:12:22.992-08:00Thanks for the podcast recommendation, Darwin! I&#...Thanks for the podcast recommendation, Darwin! I'm really interested in the DQ series these days (thanks to my great experience with DQ9), so I'd definitely like to hear/read more about it.<br /><br />I'm surprised you've never finished a DQ game, BTW. Well, kind of surprised. I'm sure that's the case for many people when it comes to RPGs, don't you think -- that they start them and never finish them?<br /><br />Hell, it happens to me all the time these days. Although I finished DQ9, I stopped at the final boss in FF: The 4 Heroes of Light and I stopped just before the end of Pokemon White, too. (I really have to get back to both of those, BTW.)<br /><br />And now you've got me wanting to play the SNES remake of DQ3. Argh! No, I'm going to start with the first one. I swear!! :PBryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-8792959788447852102012-01-14T02:00:40.892-08:002012-01-14T02:00:40.892-08:00Oh and check out this cute story about the 77 year...Oh and check out this cute story about the 77 year old woman who plays DQ games over and over again:<br />http://kotaku.com/keiko-awaji/Darwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214305069284286328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-88624004259049436112012-01-14T01:41:42.888-08:002012-01-14T01:41:42.888-08:00Hey I missed all this Dragon Quest talk! I highly ...Hey I missed all this Dragon Quest talk! I highly recommend listening to Roleplayer's Realm Podcast episode 5, entirely dedicated to the DQ series: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/roleplayers-realm/id431173420<br /><br />OK, admittedly I've never finished a single DQ game. I started all of them (except #2) but didn't get past the 10-20 hour mark. I'm going to do it this year though :). I picked #5 to start because the host on Roleplayer's Realm did a really good sell job.<br /><br />DQ3 on the SNES is really pretty! I recently tried out the translated ROM and it almost took me away from playing 5. Definitely looking florward to playing through that one.<br /><br />Kaze, I love the fact that DQ6 soundtrack was your 2nd CD purchase. We have to geek out next time I see you :).Darwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214305069284286328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-37391099684435917212012-01-13T18:39:35.702-08:002012-01-13T18:39:35.702-08:00Oh, yes, Kaze, I'm definitely a fan of emulati...Oh, yes, Kaze, I'm definitely a fan of emulation. I buy so many damn games and systems that I don't have a problem with emulating one once in a while :P<br /><br />Anyway, it sounds like I'll have to track down the translated ROM of DQ3 eventually. I may want to play the original NES version, too, though, since I really love chunky, 8-bit games.<br /><br />As for DQ9: Yes, give it a try at some point. And when you do, let me know what you think of it, OK?Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-36797438907199759992012-01-13T18:32:45.248-08:002012-01-13T18:32:45.248-08:00I dunno if you're a fan of the emulation route...I dunno if you're a fan of the emulation route but you can get a fully translated ROM of the DQ3 port for the Super Famicom (which the GBC one was then in turn ported from! lol) which I think is the best version of the game since the graphics and soundtrack are greatly improved. Plus it has the cool personality test in the start that's also in the GBC version which is always fun! <br /><br />Hmmmm, looks like I have to add DQ9 to my long wish list! lolKazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10202155826596066046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-51599355496749961262012-01-13T16:28:11.254-08:002012-01-13T16:28:11.254-08:00Ah, I have DQ8, too, Kaze -- but I've never pl...Ah, I have DQ8, too, Kaze -- but I've never played it! Talk about shame :)<br /><br />Comparing the job system of DQ3 to FF3 and FF5 realllllllly makes me want to play that one, BTW. I must be strong, though -- I want to play them in order!<br /><br />As for DQ9: I can't speak for anyone else, but I absolutely loved it. I rarely play through to completion any RPGs these days, and not only did I beat DQ9, but I continued to play the game long after the credits rolled.<br /><br />Anyway, DQ9 is single-handedly responsible for me picking up DQ8 and wanting to pick up DQ7 and the DS-based DQ remakes -- which has to count for something, right?Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-70501980887317413892012-01-13T15:59:55.827-08:002012-01-13T15:59:55.827-08:00I've only beaten the original for NES and the ...I've only beaten the original for NES and the GBC remake of the third one. But I have DQ8 as well for the PS2 which is an awesome game! That one is on my pile of shame for never finishing. lol I really liked the job system in the third though! It reminded me a bit of FF3 or FFV!<br /><br />I haven't picked up DQ9! I know it got kinda mixed reviews but I remember you praising it highly on Gayme Bar!Kazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10202155826596066046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-42826270440202143802012-01-13T15:48:20.000-08:002012-01-13T15:48:20.000-08:00Oh, not me, Kaze! That said, I've only played ...Oh, not me, Kaze! That said, I've only played two of the series' many games thus far: the first (for the NES) and DX IX. I really want to play the rest of them, though.Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-70463094299639265712012-01-13T15:39:15.301-08:002012-01-13T15:39:15.301-08:00Haha, I know what you mean Bryan!! I'm liking ...Haha, I know what you mean Bryan!! I'm liking all this DQ love! Maybe it's just me but it seems like a lot of people turn their noses up a bit at the series. ^^Kazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10202155826596066046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-40211657963475225582012-01-13T15:27:02.950-08:002012-01-13T15:27:02.950-08:00OK, all of this DQ has me itching to race to Amazo...OK, all of this DQ has me itching to race to Amazon or eBay. Must. Be. Strong!!!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-26238387171328457902012-01-13T15:11:15.538-08:002012-01-13T15:11:15.538-08:00Darwin, I haven't played DQ5! I wanted to pick...Darwin, I haven't played DQ5! I wanted to pick it up! It seems like it went up in price then dropped and now its climbing back up again. I finally got DQ6 because I've always wanted to play it as a kid since reading about it in Nintendo Power and dreaming it'd get published someday! (The 2nd CD I ever bought was actually the DQ6 Sound track! Yeah I was a young nerdling. lol) <br /><br />I'm also playing the Super Famicom version of DQ2 right now as a way to mix up my Japanese practice. lol Also, that's one I never played.Kazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10202155826596066046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-77485253562001589772012-01-13T09:04:25.350-08:002012-01-13T09:04:25.350-08:00OK, I'll look for it, Lewis. I honestly didn&#...OK, I'll look for it, Lewis. I honestly didn't give the original enough of a try, I think, so I won't hold my confusion against the series. Thanks for the recommendation, by the way!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-85812733958964574812012-01-13T09:01:41.665-08:002012-01-13T09:01:41.665-08:00Bryan, I honestly can't recommend it enough. T...Bryan, I honestly can't recommend it enough. Treasure made sure this version is perfectly tailored to the DS. It's faster, shorter, and there is more of a focus on puzzles this time around. And it's very addictive.<br /><br />Especially if you can find it cheap somewhere, it's no-brainer!Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404727557459948762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-2912908631685017682012-01-13T08:09:23.611-08:002012-01-13T08:09:23.611-08:00Hey there, Lewis! It's funny you should mentio...Hey there, Lewis! It's funny you should mention Bangai-O Spirits. I've often thought of buying the game, as I've heard great things about it and I love Treasure, but I have to admit that the first Bangai-O left me completely confused. I loved its graphics, but I didn't know what to do at all. Would I still be confused by the DS version, do you think? Maybe I should give it a try at some point regardless...Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-79086046821034474242012-01-13T08:07:43.185-08:002012-01-13T08:07:43.185-08:00Ah! Good for you, Darwin. Hopefully you like those...Ah! Good for you, Darwin. Hopefully you like those games as much as I have -- Rhythm Heaven especially :)<br /><br />Also, you're working your way through the DQ series, eh? I've been meaning to do that for a while, but I got tripped up while playing the first one and, well, I haven't been back since. Maybe I should make that a goal for this year??Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-86989962495505951792012-01-13T05:01:38.715-08:002012-01-13T05:01:38.715-08:00Kirby: Canvas Curse is indeed a great little platf...Kirby: Canvas Curse is indeed a great little platformer. I definately want to check out Retro Game Challenge though, I've never played or seen much of it to be honest.<br /><br />One title that didn't sell too well in the US was <a href="http://fointypinger.co.uk/review/bangai-o-spirits" rel="nofollow">Bangai-O Spirits</a>, which is a real shame as it's a delightful shooter, and one of the best games on the system full-stop, for me.Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404727557459948762noreply@blogger.com