The one thing I hate about myself is that when I’m arguing in text, I tend to start off well, but get far too wrapped up by the end. Because of that, my language tends to get much more harsh and insulting than it needs be or, more importantly, than I intended it to be. So anyone who’s reading this little N64 debate from the outside, just know that Mike and I are just messing around. At least I am.
So anyway, time to dissect Mike’s happy little PSX list.
- Metal Gear Solid
I didn’t count it because I never played it on the PSX. I played the ever-so-slightly superior PC version, which came with the VR Missions at bargain bin pricing - Final Fantasy Tactics
No real argument. I love strategy games like this. Translation is absolute shit though. We’re talking Capcom-level translation here. - Crono Cross
It was on my list. One of the few 32-bit era Squaresoft RPGs that I like. - Resident Evil
I never played the original, so it didn’t make my list. It’s a good game, but the DS port and GC remake far outclass the original. - Resident Evil 2
I said ported games don’t count, and this was on the N64, though the video was grainy as Hell. So if you count this, it’s on the N64 list as well. - Resident Evil 3
Who could object? - Final Fantasy 7, 8, and 9
Sure, they’re great for retards, but for people with good taste? Not so much. The only reason I listed 9 is because I liked the weapon/ability system and Chocobo’s treasure hunting. - Vagrant Story
Never played it, but it’s a Squaresoft RPG, so I have very strong doubts about it. - Legend of Dragoon
That one’s just outright crappy. And a chick game. - Silent Hill
I feel bad that I forgot this one. I love Silent Hill with all my heart. - Harvest Moon: Back to Nature
This is a very weaksauce effort as far as Harvest Moons go. 64 was a hojillion times better, and didn’t feature horrible time-devouring map design. - Tekken 3
With the exceptions of Super Smash Bros/Melee and Soul Calibur 2, good 3D fighting games do not exist. It’s all about the sprites. - GTA/2
While I do prefer the originals (and 3 to some extent) to the slop that are Vice City and San Andreas, I still don’t think the series deserves nearly as much praise as it gets. - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater/2
The music may have been cut short, but both THPS games were on the N64 as well, and just as playable. So chalk up two more points for the N64 as well if you’re going to include these ones. - Crash Bandicoot series
The only Crash game I could really get behind was Crash Team Racing. The platformers’ appeal wore of after level 2. - Some Spyro games
You’re kidding, right? Spyro sucked balls.
You know, based on the data collected in this little spat, I think I’ve pinpointed the exact reason me and Mike disagree so much. I think it might have something to do with brand loyalty (that one’s me, just so you know) and Sony’s brainwashing propaganda, but there seems to be a distinct game choice difference here. I like adventure games and spit upon most RPGs, while Mike would rather navigate menus than worlds. The one thing everyone can agree on though? Violence. Hooray violence! Bringing gamers together since probably like forever or something.