STRIDER BRINGING YOU THE LATEST IN CONSOLE REVIEWS WELCOME TO CONSOLE64! News since the last issue: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - This new console review section will be out weekly. - Mahjong64 is coming out any day now... (Big whoop!) The ratings goes as follows: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1/10 = This is a bad ass game! (Literally!) 2/10 = Was this game real? I thought it was a bootleg... 3/10 = For some laughs... 4/10 = A little better than shit... 5/10 = Just worth downloading and looking at the title screen. 6/10 = One of your so, so games... 7/10 = If you like a type of game like this GET IT! 8/10 = Most people will like this game, you will be no different! 9/10 = All I can say is get this muthaf*^&er! 10/10 = Worthy of god playing! The RATINGS expresed here are based upon the game's graphics, sound, controls, and it's originality. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- These are the reviews from March 21st -> April 6th [Console64] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -> FILENAME : ATX-DOOM.ZIP -> DATE RELEASED : March 29, 1997 .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | DOOM64 - USA | | | `---------------------[VD64/128M/N64]--' There was a rumour that said this game would be 4 player split screen... However it didn't happen that way, so it was disapointing to see Midway scrap the 4 player mode. But if you look at the game this is without a doubt the best version of DOOM ever. The castles, walls, and even the mosters are of top graphics. The controls are easy and responsive. The only problem probably with DOOM would be it is outdated and played way too much. But you must give credit to Midway for making one nice game! *For some reason Anthrox released DOOM64 as a 128MB game, however it was really a 64MB game. Thanks goto N64SPLIT v0.01 for the fix. RATING: 7/10 @ 128MB Size! RATING: 8.5/10 @ 64MB Size!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -> FILENAME : MSFTUG27.zip -> DATE RELEASED : March 27th, 1997 More Shit From The [-[-WHILE SEARCHING FOR COMPETITION WE-]-] [-[ UNFORTUNATELY RELEASE: ]-] -------------------------------- J-League Live 64 from EA [V64/JAP]------------------------[128Mbit] This game was slightly different than Fifa64, the reason is that this JAP version was licensed to the J-League. Therefore it had more stadiums and teams. But the engine itself was still of Fifa64. If you like soccer games this one is perfectly fine, the players are big and easily controllable. Many will argue that Perfect Striker is a better soccer game because you can control more with PS. -> RATING: 7/10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -> FILENAME : MSFTUG26.zip -> RELEASE DATE : March 27, 1997 More Shit From The [-[-WHILE SEARCHING FOR COMPETITION WE-]-] [-[ UNFORTUNATELY RELEASE: ]-] -------------------------------- Human Grand Prix [V64/JAP]-------------------------[64Mbit] This was an eagerly waited release from HUMAN SOFT. Many people thought from graphic previews that this was the best racing game! However as many times before, "You can't judge a book by it's cover." This game sucked... The controls were horrible, this game is more of a simulation for you to watch... -> RATING 3/10 For it's graphics... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -> FILENAME : AS-BCORP.ZIP -> RELEASE DATE : March 26, 1997 .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | BLAST CORPS - USA Version | | | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' -> FILENAME : MSFTUG24.ZIP -> RELEASE DATE : March 21, 1997 More Shit From The [-[-WHILE SEARCHING FOR COMPETITION WE-]-] [-[ UNFORTUNATELY RELEASE: ]-] -------------------------------- BlastDozers from RARE/NINTENDO ! [V64/JAP]--------------------------[64Mbit] Both these versions are identical except one is in English and the other is in Japanese. Blast Corps is a winner in my book, with excellent graphics, and graphic music (Even though I don't think I want a Blast Corps CD). Blast Corps is a very original game of destruction. knock down all the buildings in the area so the nuclear truck won't run into it and explode! =) There are many vehicles you can control and also lots of secrets waiting to be discovered. 60+ stages in all, this is one great game! -> RATINGS 9/10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -> FILENAME : MSFTUG23.ZIP -> RELEASE DATE : March 21, 1997 More Shit From The [-[-WHILE SEARCHING FOR COMPETITION WE-]-] [-[ UNFORTUNATELY RELEASE: ]-] -------------------------------- Doraemon from Epoch! [V64/JAP]--------------------------[64Mbit] What can i say about this game? Hmm... Really nothing, all I know is that is a popular Japanese character and that this is supposed to be a MARIO64 clone, which is was not. All I did when i first got the game was walk around and could not do anything else. Th eonly buttons I found was a jump button. This is just a totally crap game! DON'T GET THIS ONE! -> RATINGS 2/10 Somebody shoot this game! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- <*> OTHER PAST RELEASES <*> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Sorted by release date, from oldest to newest... .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | MARIO 64 - JAPANESE | | FIRST N64 RELEASES EVER. | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | CRUISIN USA! | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | WONDER PROJECT X2 JAPANESE | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | MARIO 64 - USA | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | WAVE RACE 64 - JAPANESE | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | ST. ANDREWS GOLF - JAPANESE | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE | `---------------------[VD64/128M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | PROJAKYU KING - JAPANESE | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | PILOT WINGS 64 - JAPANESE | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | PERFECT STRIKER - JAPANESE | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | MARIO KART R - JAPANESE | `----------------------[VD64/96M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | MAHJONG MASTER - JAPANESE | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | KILLER INSTINCT GOLD | `---------------------[VD64/128M/N64]--' ______ ____________ ___ ___ _______ / ___/__ ___ \ \| |___) ___/_ .\____ \ / // \ \ | | / | | /____/_____/ \_____|____|_______| -`---/-----------|___|------------gEm/aL--> ___ __ __ / _/__ / /__| |_ | _ |_____ _| | \_ | | | |______| |_| EAST====>TO<====WEST, We Are The Best! NBA HANGTIME *USA FINAL* <==[ N64/V64/128MB ]=======================> ______ ____________ ___ ___ _______ / ___/__ ___ \ \| |___) ___/_ .\____ \ / // \ \ | | / | | /____/_____/ \_____|____|_______| -`---/-----------|___|------------gEm/aL--> ___ __ __ / _/__ / /__| |_ | _ |_____ _| | \_ | | | |______| |_| EAST====>TO<====WEST, We Are The Best! WAVE RACE 64 *USA FINAL* <==[ N64/V64/64MB ]========================> ______ ____________ ___ ___ _______ / ___/__ ___ \ \| |___) ___/_ .\____ \ / // \ \ | | / | | /____/_____/ \_____|____|_______| -`---/-----------|___|------------gEm/aL--> ___ __ __ / _/__ / /__| |_ | _ |_____ _| | \_ | | | |______| |_| EAST====>TO<====WEST, We Are The Best! PILOT WINGS 64 *USA FINAL* <==[ N64/V64/64MB ]========================> .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | WAYNE GRETZKY HOCKEY | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | MORTAL KOMBAT TRILOGY | `---------------------[VD64/128M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | MARIO KART 64 - USA | `----------------------[VD64/96M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | KUIKI-UHABI-SUIGO - JAPANESE | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | TUROK - USA | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' ***************************** * SABOTAGE CONSOLE DIVISION * * * * KONAMI * * POWERFULL PRO BASEBALL 4 * * * * N64/V64/JAP/128MB * ***************************** .------------------------------------------. |_ <<* >ANTHROX< and >SWAT< *>> _| \______________________________________/ | | | FIFA64 - EuroPAL | `----------------------[VD64/64M/N64]--' ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- <*> UPCOMING RELEASE DATES <*> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -> These projected dates are as of APRIL 6th 1997, 12:00PM (EST) which is based on STORE release dates. *Updated when information is available.* MM/DD/YY | Name of Game | Manufacturer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 04/04/97 - Mahjong64 (Koei) 04/23/97 - Lamborghini 64 (Titus) 05/10/97 - Dark Rift (Vic Tokai) 05/15/97 - War Gods (Midway) 06/01/97 - Clay Fighter 63 1/3 (Interplay) 06/01/97 - International Superstar Soccer 64 (Konami) 06/01/97 - Robotron X (Midway) 06/07/97 - Hexen 64 (GT Interactive) 06/23/97 - Star Fox 64 (Nintendo) 06/23/97 - Force Pak Accessory (Nintendo) 07/01/97 - Aero Fighters Assault (McO'river/Paradigm) 08/01/97 - F-1 Pole Position (Ubi Soft) 08/01/97 - Goldeneye 007 (Nintendo) 08/01/97 - Top Gear Rally (Kemco) 10/01/97 - San Francisco Rush (Midway) 11/01/97 - Final Doom II (Midway) 11/01/97 - Joust Epic (Midway) 11/01/97 - Mace: The Dark Age (Midway) 11/01/97 - MK Mythologies: Sub-Zero (Midway) 12/01/97 - Bio Freaks (Midway) 12/01/97 - Quake 64 (Midway) 12/01/97 - Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey 2 (Midway) TBA - Actua Golf (Interplay) TBA - Body Harvest (Nintendo) TBA - Buggie Boogie (Nintendo) TBA - Command and Conquer (Virgin) TBA - Condemned (Acclaim) TBA - Creator (Nintendo) TBA - Cruis'n World (Midway) TBA - Deadly Honor (TecMagik) TBA - Duke Nukem 3D (GT Interactive) TBA - Freak Boy (Virgin) TBA - F-Zero 64 (Nintendo) TBA - HED (Ubi Soft) TBA - Legend of Zelda 64 (Nintendo) TBA - Mission: Impossible (Ocean) TBA - Lode Runner 64 (Bandai) TBA - MLB Featuring Ken Griffey Jr. (Nintendo) TBA - Mr. Tank (GT Interactive) TBA - NFL Quarterback Club '98 (Acclaim) TBA - Raze (Interplay) TBA - Robotech: Crystal Dreams (Gametek) TBA - Rotor Gunner (TecMagik) TBA - Space Station: Silicon Valley (BMG Entertainment) TBA - Superman: The Animated Series (Titus) TBA - Tetrisphere (Nintendo) TBA - Turok 2 (Acclaim) TBA - Ultra Combat (GT Interactive) TBA - Ultra Descent (Interplay) TBA - Ultimate Racer (Acclaim) TBA - WCW Wrestling (T-HQ) TBA - WWF Wrestling (Acclaim) TBA - Yoshi's Island 64 (Nintendo) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- For you information: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Console64 is released on Sundays, at approximately 11pm (EST). It can be obtained by: #1 Going to Console64 Web Page @ http://console64.home.ml.org #2 Simply reading RCN Magazine releases! Comments/Compliants send to st-gnx@crosslink.net (NO GAME REQUESTS)