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Yeah, but Super Mario Bros. 2 is one of the easiest games on the NES. So what if you don't "know" how to beat it? What is there to know? It's a straightforward game.
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I do have to agree with Mr. DNA--with SMB2, if you're "out of practice," it can be difficult, since its format is so different from the other SMB's. It seems, no matter how long I wait between game sessions, I can always rock at 1 and 3.
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"Dahveed" wrote:Yeah, but Super Mario Bros. 2 is one of the easiest games on the NES. So what if you don't "know" how to beat it? What is there to know? It's a straightforward game. See, now you're just being an internet hero. If you re-read my post you'll notice I said it's NOT a matter of knowing 'how' to beat it. We all know how to beat a Mario game. The controls are pretty much terrible and that causes (at least, causes me) a lot of unnecessary deaths. Now, I'm not saying it's especially hard or anything, it's just going to take some getting used to.
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I could never beat the level near the end with the million-plus Sparks in it.
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Quote:I said it's NOT a matter of knowing 'how' to beat it. We all know how to beat a Mario game. I know. I'm not sure why you made that comment in the first place, since as you said, everyone should "know" how to beat it. I mean, I know how to beat Ninja Gaiden, but that doesn't mean I can pull it off everytime.
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I don't think you're understanding me. You said: "Dahveed" wrote:Yeah, but Super Mario Bros. 2 is one of the easiest games on the NES. So what if you don't "know" how to beat it? Which was a reply to me saying [quote:a63262612c="Mr. DNA"]I don't think it's a matter of not knowing 'how' to beat it, but rather just being so out of practice that we usually get a game over.[/quote] I never said I didn't know how to beat the game. From the beginning I was arguing that the difference in controls causes a lot of trouble until you get used to it. That's why I think a lot of people have trouble with that game.
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I never initially said anything about people "not knowing" how to beat it. Here's what I said. Quote:Wait, all these people who can't beat Super Mario Bros 2 - Are we talking about the U.S. or Japanese version? If it's the Japanese version, then I certainly understand. If it's the U.S. version, then I'm really quite baffled. Notice I never said people don't know how to beat it; just that they can't. To which you respoded with people know how to beat it, they just can't. That's why I was confused why you made the comment in the first place. Anyway, I'm still baffled as to why people have trouble with it. So it's a bit different? Big deal. That's like saying Duck Tales is hard because it's unique.
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It's not a bit different. It's fundamentally different. And it takes time to adjust, which is why it's not unreasonable for people to have a hard time with it.
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"Aaron" wrote:Star-Tropics It's ironic that you should choose this one, because I've never played it before in my life, up until a couple of nights ago. I loaded up on the computer and saw the "Register Your Name" screen, it resembled the one on Legend Of Zelda so much I about died. Yeah, I'm in for this one, doubtless, I'll suck (I've only gotten past the first boss, and I'm trying to rescue a kidnapped dolphin), but I'll give it a whirl, anyway. Heh. Didn't know you were going to post the new game in this original thread, 'twas confusing. :)
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Also the Marathon won't take place to late Starts at 8:00PM.
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Good to know--and to avoid confusion later, I'm on Pacific Time.
Thanks for the heads up, this will give me time to practice at this one, so I can be at least somewhat proficient at start time. I do like what I've seen of this game so far.
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And just a little bit of advice since I doubt most people still have or remember the password at the end of level 4 where the robot asks for a password on the ship, put in [size=18] 747[/size]. If I'm home I'll definitely participate in this.
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Star tropics? No thanks. The control infuriates me. I don't find games where the challenge lies in learning how to control an unresponsive character to be fun.
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If I have time, I'll join in. Never tried Star Tropics. As for the control scheme, as long as it's better than Ys, I'll be fine.
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"OSG" wrote: The control infuriates me. Glad I'm not the only one that thinks that. It ruins a good game.
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"OSG" wrote:Star tropics? No thanks. The control infuriates me. After playing this more last night, I must agree. The kid just won't line up in time with the enemy. And those starfish are bastards from hell. Still, just to sell how far I can get, I'm still in. I'm kind of self-punishing when it comes to games; I think when I do meet my maker, the meat wagon employees will find me laying there with a controller in my hands, the result of a heart attack.
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If I'm not busy that night, I'll do it.
 
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The control isn't perfect, but those of you writing off this game are really missing out. There are some cool game play elements, and the story is pretty good too.
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[size=24]4 DAYS LEFT UNTIL THE MARATHON! SIGN UP JUST PM ME AND I CAN ADD YOU TO THIS LIST[/size] Marathoners this time: Aaron. ToddVania. greatmightypoo. Uber Newb.
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I'd participate, but I'm at university next week and quite busy. :(
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