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super_etecoon on 07 January 2008

I can't recommend this game enough.  I missed it the first time around, but my roommate in college (who also showed me the mana, evermore, gaia) told me it was a must play.  How right he was.

We've got a bit of a game drought right now anyway, so do yourself a favor and drop the 500 points on this one.  

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/07/star-tropics-king-of-fighters-94-arrive-on-virtual-console/ 



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Garcian Smith on 07 January 2008

Yes!! I loved this game as a kid. For those who don't know what it is, it's basically a Zelda-like action-RPG, except without the annoyingly obtuse exploration elements (having to bomb random walls to find the next dungeon) of the first LoZ.

Also, your main character can jump, and his main weapon is a yo-yo. A magical yo-yo. Gifted to him by a tribal chief. Yeah, things just get weirder after that.



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rockstarjerry981 on 07 January 2008

I love this game too. I bought it used for the NES, but I could never get passed the second level because my battery was dead and it would save my game.



quigontcb on 08 January 2008

I played StarTropics and it's sequel for the first time last year. I'd suggest it for any classic gamers out there also. I had expected something more Zelda-like, what with all of the Zelda comparisons, but even though I see the similarities, it's a very original experience that didn't give me too many Zelda moments. A very unique game and here's to hoping it gets a sequel. :)



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Faxanadu on 08 January 2008

I always wanted this game...



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I like Bacon on 08 January 2008

*has never heard of the game and is not interested*

:-p

*runs* 



famousringo on 08 January 2008

I could never beat this game. I got stuck at what I think was the last level, which I won't identify for fear of spoiling it for newcomers. Did anybody here manage to conquer it?



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quigontcb on 08 January 2008

famousringo, I did.



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Vienna on 08 January 2008

Star Tropics was a really great game !
i had this game and it was really worth playing.

but damn - it was very difficult in the end



elgefe02 on 08 January 2008
famousringo said:
I could never beat this game. I got stuck at what I think was the last level, which I won't identify for fear of spoiling it for newcomers. Did anybody here manage to conquer it?
 Yes I did, I was like 16 years Old, I Still have the cardtridge. 

 



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