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»Capcom Classics Mini Mix
"Relive the glory days of the NES."
In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, Capcom was famous for its games on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Ranging from the original NES games (such as the Megaman series) to its toned-down yet still enjoyable arcade ports, such as Ghosts ‘n Goblins and the 19XX series. Considering that Capcom has begun to compile its arcade classics onto the more powerful systems such as the PlayStation Portable, it only seemed sensible to give the classic NES games got their own rerelease. Though not complete by any means, Capcom Classics Mini Mix compiles three of Capcom’s more popular NES games: Strider, Bionic Commando and Mighty Final Fight.
First off, we have the beloved classic, Bionic Commando. In Bionic Commando, you take the role of Radd Spencer, a soldier sent out to save Super Joe, a legendary soldier from the evil BADDS, who are trying to revive their leader, Master-D. So you shoot your way through stages, killing enemy soldiers. Instead of being able to jump, you’re equipped with an extending robotic arm, which can latch onto walls, ledges and various other objects, allowing you to swing throughout the various areas. You can also intercept communications from either enemies or allies, which is another unique feature in this game.
Next we have Strider. Though it’s an extreme departure from the original arcade version, Strider on the NES has its own unique charm, involving a gameplay system different from the arcade version. You take the role of Hiryu from the original arcade game, but as opposed to simply slashing through linear levels, you have to strategize your way through twisting levels, finding various data cards which can be analyzed back aboard the Blue Dragon, which acts as Hiryu’s base of operations. You can also collect Power Tricks which can be equipped on Hiryu, which give him new abilities, such as the ability to warp back to the Blue Dragon, heal yourself and use powerful attacks.
Finally, there’s Mighty Final Fight, my personal favorite of the bunch. You can choose between the three main characters from the original game: Guy, the ninja; Haggar, the ex-wrestler-turned-mayor of Metro City; and Cody, the de-facto main character. You go through the various levels of the game, smashing through Mad Gear Thugs in an attempt to save Jessica, Haggar’s daughter and Cody’s girlfriend. The game plays just like its arcade counterpart, though it has its own special touch with its super-deformed style, which looks great on the NES. There’s also a unique leveling system, where you gain experience points for beating up thugs. As you level up, you become more powerful, can withstand more damage and can even unlock secret techniques for your characters to make use of.
The graphics and the sound are pretty much what you’d expect after the successful Classic NES Series - perfect conversions. While this perfect conversion is impressive, it also leaves much to be desired. The visual and audio quality drives home the point that these games are pretty primitive. Admittedly, I would have probably enjoyed an “Arrange” mode in each game, with improved graphics and sound effect, much like what Namco did in many of its collections.
Admittedly, the replay value of this game speaks for itself. The game offers three different gaming experiences, but admittedly, they aren't going to last long. There’s only so much you can do in such a small compilation title, especially compared to the massive arcade-based collections. It’s a shame that Capcom didn’t add in a fourth game, as the NES holds several titles that haven’t been re-released, such as Gargoyle's Quest II or Street Fighter 2010). Still, if you are looking to pick up some classic 8-bit games and are willing to pay the minor $20, Capcom Classics Mini Mix is definitely for you.
Article by: Wolfdogg
Posted on: Sep. 21st, 2006 |
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| Perfect translations from the original NES games. They feel a little bit old, but they are still fun. |
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Graphics |
| Although the graphics are a true representation of the original NES games, they’ve also lost a bit of their luster and are showing their age. |
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| The sound and music in this collection is more or less the same as the originals. Unfortunately, this isn’t much of a show of the GBA’s power. |
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| To be honest, the three games will keep you busy for a little while, but a fourth would’ve complimented this collection well. |
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November 6, 2007 |
jacob elder |
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is it hard for a guy that can beat resident evil in a hour or is it way to next to impossible hard beacuse without a saving system and is it worth 5 bucks
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November 6, 2007 |
jacob elder |
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