Metroid Zero Mission

Now this is how you make a remake 

Game no: 415
Genre: Action  
Platform: GBA
Release Date: 2004

What is it about?
The remake of the original Metroid game with modern 16-bit enhancements

What did I liked?
The game is amazing. Everywhere you go there is something for you to discover
Powerups and upgrades help you to move forward in the game 
Controls are tight and pixel perfect
Bosses are amazing and some are hard 
The ending for the original game has a extra gameplay mode which is amazing 

What didn't I liked?
As any Metroid game you will get lost a lot. I need to use a guide just to find where to go next 

Status: Finish the game in 3 hours 16 minutes at 56%

Fun Factor: Probably one of the best Metroid game I played. 

Metroid Fusion

One of the best Metroid games I've played in a long time 

Game no: 408
Genre: Action 
Platform: GBA 
Release Date: 2002

What is it about?
Takes place after Super Metroid. Samus needs to investigate what happens in a space station 

What did I liked?
Classic Metroid game. You go from one area to another area exploring and finding new upgrades 

A great story even though it doesn't have any cutscenes. You do feel engross in it 

Evil Samus. When she comes you need to run away which gives another level of tension 

The powerups all serve a purpose and in the end you be overpowered 

The maps are breakdown into 6 smaller maps which makes exploration great

What I didn't liked?
The feeling of lost. There will be some areas you'll be stuck since you don't know where to go. 

One hit and you'll lose half of your energy.
The bosses. It is not boring it's just hard. I think that's the challenge of a Metroid game 

Status: Finish the game in 3:51 with 35% completion 

Fun Factor: If you love Metroid. You need to play this game  

Colin Mcrae Rally 2.0

You don't need great graphics to enjoy a good game

Game no: 195

Genre: Racing

Platform: GBA

Who will like to play this game?

- Those who like rally racing. Speaking of which I am in the rally mood now.

What will I expect?

- Basically the ps1 port is ported to the GBA. Great stages from real world locations
- Due to the graphical limitation of the GBA, most of the stages are flat but it does have twists, jumps and turns.
- Heavy 3D style graphics with a lot of pixelated sprites

When does the game get fun?

- Playing a rally game is always fun. Never get bored about them anyway.

Where does the game feels lacking?

- The framerate drops sometimes on sharp turns. But to get this level of 3d awesomeness is a feat itself
- I played this game and I still don't know how to do a sharp hand break turn. :)
- The controls does get a bit over responsive and you find yourself doing a 360 rather than a 180.

How did I rate it?

- Worth to be played at least once. It takes around 5-6 hours to complete a championship mode. Playing it on novice is good enough.

Status: Finish the game until the end credits 

Racing Gears Advance

The GBA is consider one of the many great handheld consoles of its time. It can be seen by this great game

Game no: 194

Genre: Racing

Platform: GBA

Who will like to play this game?

- Those who like fast paced racing with real cars and weapon combat.

What will I expect?

- Racing on multiple terrains complete with alternate paths to complete the race.
- A robust upgrading system where you can upgrade your engine, turbo, etc...
- Weather that plays effect on the racers and will cause havoc on your tires.
- Top down perspective that give an overhead view on the track.

When does the game get fun?

- The game is fun... But in the later racers if you don't have your car upgrade to the max, you are going to lose... and lose you will most of the time.
- You are always on your feet when maintaining your lead. A single error such as an oil slick and smoke will cause you to lose your lead.

Where does the game feels lacking?

- The game doesn't have an easy mode for people who just people who want to relax and enjoy a good race.
- The difficulty ramps up once your reach the fourth level of the race.

How did I rate it?

- Worth to be played at least once. Losing for a couple of time requires you to go grinding for better upgrades. Something that I don't have the time for

Status: Finish the game until stage 4

Sonic Advance 2

I'm Better than the original

Game no: 160

Genre: Action 

Platform: GBA

What's is it about?

Same sonic premise. Stop Dr Eggman while rescuing his friends

Game consists of: 

- Running

- Platforming

- Boss fighting

What's good:

- More speed courses than platforming

- No more water strages which is good

What's bad:

- The course have a path where if you miss it you need to do one full round to get it back which does  make the game a bit frustrating

- The final boss is al the bosses. I don't see how to win without savestates

Status: Beat the game with Sonic

Score: Worth to be played at least once 

Castlevania Circle of the Moon

Where castlevania meets Heartstone

Game no: 159

Genre: Action (Metriodvania)

Platform: GBA

What's is it about?

Nathan graves the next inline to become the vampire hunter travel to Dracula's castle to destroy him

Game consists of: 

- RPG elements 

- Exploration 

- Level grinding 

- Combat 

- Card combinations

What's good:

- The dual set up system (DSS) which give 100 different combinations that effects Nathan

- The castle enemies changes depending on your current level

- Level up is fun...

- There a dark souls like battle arena which sucks all your MP out... That's hard 

What's bad:

- Controls are a bit tank like

- You can't beat the final boss unless you are level 50 and above 

- It gets difficult to level up after you reach 50

- the last two DSS cards are harderst to get 

Status: Beat the game at 97.5% and at level 56

Score: Worth to be played at least once 

Sonic Advance

Not bad way to spend 2 hours 

Game no: 158 

Genre: Action

Platform: GBA

What is it about?

The typical Sonic Adventure where he needs to save the animals from Dr. Eggman.

Game consist of:

- Running

- Jumping

- Boss fighting

What's good:

- The running

- The platforming is a mixed bag

What's not so good:

- The water stages 

- The platform really makes the flow of the game sucks

Status: Finish the game 

Score: A great way to waste your time

Castlevania Aria of Sorrow

The time when Konami rocks

Game no: 157

Genre: Action 

Platform: GBA 

What is it about?

A castle appears and a young man name Soma Cruz must try to figure out why he is drawn to the castle

Game consist of:

- Hack and slashing 

- Soul collecting 

- Level up

- Platforming 

What's good: 

- The story is nice 

- Multiple weapons, armor and accessories 

- Boss fights are epic

- Souls collecting is fun 

What's bad: 

- Nothing 

Status: Got the 100% ending 

Score: A rare gem. Worth to be played multiple times