Nintendo gamer's Top 25 NES games

[amp316]

RolStoppable said:

amp316 said:
I've never played Startropics before and don't know if it should be that high.

Has anyone here played it and can they give me an honest opinion on it.

Yes, I have. Got it on Virtual Console, because I always wanted to try it out and super_etecoon highly recommended it (maybe you remember that guy).

I have never finished it, I think I didn't even get halfway through. Since it is often compared to the original The Legend of Zelda, I will do just that as well. The controls aren't as precise as in Zelda and the boss fights aren't fair either, so it can be really frustrating. The structure of the game is different. Instead of one overworld with nine dungeons, the game is broken up into islands, each with their own caves of various lengths. You can't go back to a previous island once you've defeated a boss. The caves lack a map and compass; there are also surprise exits that make you leave the cave altogether, so you have to start over again. You don't get cool items like in Zelda either, at least not that I remember.

Anyway, the game doesn't come close to the quality of The Legend of Zelda. If you are looking for another game like the original Zelda, check out the TG-16 games Neutopia I and II, if you haven't already. Those games are worth their money. Just don't be shocked when the hero seems to be rather slow at first, both games have an upgrade that allows you to walk faster.

I miss super_ etecoon...

So it sounds like Startropics was ranked far too high.  Thanks for your detailed comments.