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נכתב במקור על ידי B-M-X:
אתם לא תעמדו ב'זה - סרט ענק של BOKTAI מ-E3 בתוך סרט מצוייר - משהו משהו! המשחק הזה חובה לכל בעל GBA:
http://jpn01.konami.co.jp/movie/boktai/boktai_e32k3_j.asf

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באמת אדיר.
קלטו את זה, אתה נלחמים באיזה ערפד חזק ועומדים להפסיד, אז רצים מהר לגינה ורימים כזה את הגיימבוי לשמש וטוענים, ואז מזמברים אותו XD

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Release: 23rd June
Game Profile

Advance Wars was and still is one of the most popular and highly regarded games to be released on the GBA so far, yet before it actually hit store shelves there were some uncertainties that it would actually get released due to then recent terrorist activities. Fortunately, the game was released and became a huge success. It is no surprise that Nintendo have decided to follow on with a sequel, subtitled Black Hole Rising. New units, COs and CO Powers will be included, along with an improved Map Editor and single-pak and multi-pak multiplayer modes. Advance Wars 2 is more evolutionary than revolutionary, but it's sure to be this month's favourite release following on from the success of the first title.

Wing commander: Prophesy

Wing Commander: Prophecy
Publisher: Destination Software
Developer: Raylight Studios
Release: 4th June
Full Preview

Wing Commander: Prophecy is the first game that Raylight Studio's have developed using their Blue Roses 3D technology. Raylight claim that the game will stay as true to the PC original as possible, with the most notable difference being the removal of the FMV, which has been replaced with stills due to the storage constraints of GBA cartridges. Wing Commander: Prophecy is a very ambitious project, and something that we won't be able to judge without playing. On the positive side the game will also feature multi-pak multiplayer support, so fans of the original will have more than enough to look forward to.

DKC

Donkey Kong Country
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Rare
Release: 9th June
Full Preview

Rare's Donkey Kong Country trilogy is a firm favourite amongst many that enjoyed the 16-bit gaming generation. Already released on the Game Boy Color a couple of years ago, Nintendo will be releasing the first game in that series for the third time in just under a week's time. The GBC version wasn't perfect, suffering from some ropey collision detection and toned down graphics. This time around it looks like both the gameplay and the graphics are much closer to the original, and Nintendo has also included a couple of entertaining minigames to give a little bonus to those who have previously played through either two of the previous versions of this game.

Space Channel 5: Ulala's Cosmic Attack
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Art Co.
Release: 17th June
Full Preview

Sega's popular alien-shooting dance game comes in miniaturized form tothe Game Boy Advance. The aim of the game is to watch and then perform increasingly difficult dance steps in time with the music. Successfully repeating the moves enables Ulala, the orange-haired female star, to shoot aliens with her space-age gun. Graphically the game looks impressive, but it will be down to the use of music and how well the game plays that will decide the GBA version's fate.

Mother 1 + 2 (רק ביפן.. תמיד דופקים אותנו!)
Mother 1+2
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Release: 20th June (Japan Only)
Game Profile

There’s currently no English release scheduled for this compilation, so hardcore fans may be interested in this one. The game includes, as the name suggests, the original Mother game for the NES and then Mother 2 which appeared on the SNES, and was also released in English under the name Earthbound. The series is known for it’s bizarre humor and being a parody of sorts to older classic RPGs. Generally the games involve the main character, Ness, receiving psychic powers and being forced into saving the world from imminent disaster and during the quest he’ll meet all kinds of weird friends, wacky enemies and hilarious situations. Being an RPG and having a lot of text this isn’t exactly an import-friendly game, but it’s a notable possibility especially considering no news of an English release at least month’s E3.

Stuntman

Stuntman
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Valex & Dubail
Release: 24th June
Game Profile

This month seems to be the time for publishers to release GBA conversions of big console hits. Stuntman is the another title to get this treatment. Developed by Valex & Dubail, the same team that developed the technically impressive V-Rally 3, Stuntman's gameplay is heavily focused on the execution of stunts and tricks that are being filmed for a total of six blockbuster movies. The game is powered by an upgraded version of the V-Rally 3 engine, and as can be seen from the screens it is visually impressive, but will it suffer from the same average gameplay that let V-Rally 3 down? Gameplay will be split across two main modes; Career and Arena, and Atari promise the game will feature 10 unique vehicles and more than 20 different stunts.

Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Webfoot Technologies
Release: 24th June
Full Preview

The continuation of the Legacy of Goku series is set to follow the Trunks, Android and Cell sagas for all of you fans. The game gives players the chance to play as five different characters (Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, Trunks, Vegeta) and to explore hundreds of areas. The game also features an improved battle system with more responsive controls, diagonal movement, more attacks and a new Super Saiyan mode. There’s also a new 3D map mode that lets players travel from location to location. All in all, if you’re a fan of the series this should be an improved experience over the last game so it might be just what you’re looking for.

Megaman: Battle Network 3

Megaman Battle Network 3
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom
Release: 24th June
Game Profile

The third Battle Network game is coming but in true Mega Man tradition, not much has changed. For those fans that loved the RPG elements and the unique battle mode of the previous two, this will likely be another dash of fun. Battle chips can now be mixed and matched and finding the right combinations will provide Mega Man new and unique abilities. This game also comes in two different versions, Blue and White, and each will have certain unique enemies and battle chips, the latter of which can be traded to the other version with the aid of a link cable. It’s largely the same experience but the previous ones were good fun so this should be a game to look for.

Ultimate Muscle (סדרה גדולה)

Ultimate Muscle: The Path of the Superhero
Publisher: Bandai
Developer: Banpresto
Release: 3rd June
Game Profile

Bandai’s first game made exclusively for the GBA is just about here, and it’s sure an odd one. It’s a wrestling game based on the anime series of the same name, and things are strange in both. The game features over 20 different combatants, all of which are anything but normal looking humans. The battle system is timing based so there will be more to it than just mashing buttons constantly. There are all kinds of special moves to perform too, and of course these are outrageous and unrealistic. Wrestling fans may find what they want here but others probably won’t be interested in either the wrestling or the bizarre license.

Drome Racers
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Lego
Release: 17th June
Game Profile

THQ continues its Lego lineup with a new racing game featuring digital versions of the toy line. The game has an arcade mode for those people who just want to race while a career mode will be available with a storyline and the chance to earn credits that can be put towards upgrading your car’s engine, tires and handling. It’ll also have four player multiplayer capabilities and a ton of different cars to choose from. The game may not be the most visually impressive title, but the actual racing may turn out good enough to satisfy a craving for racing.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean
Publisher: TDK Mediactive
Developer: Pocket Studios
Release: 19th June
Game Profile

With the huge Jerry Bruckheimer produced movie on the way, it should come to no surprise that there’s also a video game. Pocket Studios is behind this one, and they’ve turned the movie into an isometric action adventure. As actor Orlando Bloom’s character you’ll be tasked with swordplay, gunplay and even manning the cannons. When fighting with swords a nifty lock-on system has been implemented to make fighting more fluid, just as in many modern 3D games. On the roaring seas you’ll be maneuvering your pirate ship and timing the firing of cannons just right in order to land direct hits on enemy ships. The game appears to be a solid game for people of all ages, so it might be the game for you.

והדובדבן (שלי לפחות..)
Jet Grind Radio

Jet Grind Radio
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Vicarious Visions
Release: 24th June
Full Preview

Jet Grind Radio is another Sega Dreamcast hit that THQ will be bringing to the GBA this month. Vicarious Visions, the same people that developed the handheld versions of the popular Tony Hawks Pro Skater series developed the game, so we can expect similar gameplay mechanics. Those who have played any of the console iterations of Jet Grind Radio will know that the game is all about graffiti; players skate around various locations 'tagging' areas with their art whilst avoiding the police who are intent on catching you. Gameplay is spread over five different modes that focus on different aspects of gameplay such as tagging, turf control and the execution of tricks and grinds. Fans of the series should expect a pretty solid game considering it is coming from an experienced team like Vicarious Visions.

חודש מעולה!

נראה בסדר.. לא משהו מיוחד

June 03, 2003 - Some people take wrestling far too seriously. Whether you think it's real or staged (here's a hint: it's fake), to insist a "realistic" professional wrestling game is almost contradicting the whole sport. That's the direction professional wrestling videogames have taken, at least on the console side of things; mimicking the "action" that occurs in the ring during the Raw or Smackdown weekly events...keeping them as "real" as possible. Bandai says "nuts to that!" with its release of Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy, a wrestling game based upon the anime series currently airing on Fox Kids on its Saturday morning line-up. There's nothing realistic in this game; in fact, the designers have made the effort to go as over the top both in the action as well as the characters that fight in the Ultimate Muscle ring. But that's its charm, and what's more, the designers built a really cool, non-buttonmashing wrestling game engine for Ultimate Muscle to make things more intuitive and less random. The game lacks a few features beyond the standard one-on-one matches, but there's enough variety in the different character styles of all the Ultimate Muscle members to keep players interested.
Features

23 different wrestlers
Story, survival, 3 vs. 3, and Training modes
Character directory
Link cable support for two players (multiple cartridge)
Cartridge save (one slot)
Only for Game Boy Advance
Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy puts players in a one-on-one fight against a wide range of 23 different, shall we say "out of this world" opponents. The meat to the game is in its Story mode, where players work their way through Kid Muscle's wrestling career. He's apparently a reluctant wrestler and super lazy, at least that's the impression given in the game's extensive cutscenes that unfold between rounds. In the Story mode, players learn about the dMp and Kid's father, King Muscle...as well as meet some of the craziest wrestlers you've ever seen: The human walrus Wally Tusket, a fighting set of road signs (Road Rage), and a giant cellphone round out the cast. But the story unfolds only if Kid wins the wrestling bouts...and players certainly aren't going to do that without heading into the extremely helpful training mode to learn the nuances of this game's wrestling engine.
This is not a button masher. At all. Every move must be pulled off with precise timing, and the designers of the game clearly show the prime moment to pull off every move and counter with a powerbar on the side of the screen. When players grapple, the bar will show up and a cursor will quickly move across it. Moves are only pulled off successfully if the button's pressed when the cursor's in the Blue area of the bar; timing is absolutely critical. If the button's pressed at the wrong time, the cursor will reset and start moving again...but only if the opponent hasn't countered the move with his own timing bar. Unlike the "rules" of wrestling, there are no pin victories; the idea is to whittle the opponent's power down to the red zone, and pull off a Super Move that will knock him out cold. That's when fights are won.

Players will have to put to use what's called Friendship powers in order to pull this off, and it's these moves where the more insane over the top action comes out. As players fight, a power bar builds; when it reaches a certain point, the fighter can pull off a Friendship move that will make it easier for him to pull off the powerful finishers, either by making him remain stunned for a longer period of time, or making the "blue" area of the timing bar much easier to hit. Opponents can counter Friendships with their own Friendship, but only if they have enough earned in the power bar. Fights can be won without using Friendships, but these make the fights much quicker and intense.

As fun as this game is, it's not the greatest GBA development. The animation takes a bit of a downturn, as many of the wrestling moves in this game are simply rendered as two frames motions from start to finish. But considering that the character sprites are significantly sized on the GBA screen, and that most of the 23 different characters have their own design and don't share art assets (read: no palette-swapping cheats), the limited animation, though awkward, is not terrible to watch since it really doesn't hurt the action. There are definitely places where the designers could have added a bit more over-the-top flair, since many of the superduper finishing moves connect with an unimpressive finale that certainly could have been spiced up with more exaggerated motions.

The game also doesn't feature any out-of-the-ring action...every second of the fight takes place within the ring itself. Since the game doesn't depend on pinning the opponent, players can't break out of a pin at the last minute to keep the game alive; once that super move is pulled off during the victim's red zone, the match is over. And though there are several modes of play, they're all based around the same exact one-on-one game design...no tag teams, and no four-player fights. At least it supports the link cable in Vs. Mode and 3 on 3 mode; it's a really great two player game, but you'll need an extra copy of the cartridge to take advantage of it.

Closing Comments
For what the game is, Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy is a surprisingly fun Game Boy Advance title that has a really good wrestling engine foundation. The move from button mashing to exclusive timing makes the game more approachable and gets rid of that "how the hell did you counter my move?" gameplay element; it's more cut and dry with the timing bar. Bandai could definitely take what they've created with Ultimate Muscle and build upon it for another wrestling game with more gameplay features, but as is, the company's first GBA wrestler is definitely worth a look...even if you're not into the anime series. And any game that lets you poot gas as a taunt and an attack, or play as a half-walrus or a set of street signs is A-OK in my book.
-- Craig Harris


Presentation
Bandai has recreated the exaggerated world of the Fox Kids anime pretty well, and included a lot of gameplay modes and characters to fight. 8.0
Graphics
Large, detailed sprites for all of the 23 different characters, but they don't have very smooth animation. Cutscenes are well drawn, though. 7.0
Sound
Better than average tunes play behind the action. Bandai pulled sound samples from the cartoon for each character's special moves, but that's the extent of the voice. 7.0
Gameplay
Bandai proves that timing is so much better than button-mashing. The timing bar really helps make the game more playable than some wrestlers...even if you can't pin your opponent. 8.0
Lasting Appeal
As long as you can find someone else with a copy, you've got a lot to do. But one-on-one fights can only take you so far in this wrestling engine. 7.0
OVERALL SCORE (not an average) 7.5

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נכתב במקור על ידי Majin.sama:
Mother 1+2 רק ביפן...
זה לא הולך להגיע למערב?

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כן..
אבל תחשוב רק עוד כמה זמן..
:-/

סימפסונס נראה כ"כ גרוע.

בכל מקרה בוקטאי הוא משחק מקורי וזה השוס הגדול -ביותר שיש פה אין הרבה משחקים מקוריים - שונים - לגייםבוי שלנו. מאוד אהבתי את הגרפיקה. המוזיקה משתפרת מהסצנות לסצנות ממה שראיתי אז למרות שבהתחלה קצת התאכזבתי היא נראיצת לי בסדר גמור בסופו של דבר.

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נכתב במקור על ידי Zeldroid:

כן..
אבל תחשוב רק עוד כמה זמן..
:-/

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נכתב במקור על ידי B-M-X:
לא יודע אף אחד כמעט מהמשחקים לש יוני לא מעניין אותי חוץ מג'ט גרינד ומגה מן באטל נטוורק 3.

סימפסונס נראה כ"כ גרוע.

בכל מקרה בוקטאי הוא משחק מקורי וזה השוס הגדול -ביותר שיש פה אין הרבה משחקים מקוריים - שונים - לגייםבוי שלנו. מאוד אהבתי את הגרפיקה. המוזיקה משתפרת מהסצנות לסצנות ממה שראיתי אז למרות שבהתחלה קצת התאכזבתי היא נראיצת לי בסדר גמור בסופו של דבר.

אגב. לא ראינו אפילו סצנה אחת של מחסור באור. לפי מה שהבנתי מראיונות כאשר הכל נחשך יש אויבים שונים.חזקים יותר. וגם יש נשקים אלימים יותר ... אני מת כבר לביקורות של המשחק.
מישהו מתכוון כאן לעשות למשחק PREORDER?

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נכתב במקור על ידי B-M-X:
מה יותר טוב MOTHER 1 או 2.
התחלתי לנסות לשחק בשני ... והוא חביב וכל זה רק לא מתתי על המערכת קרבות (לא בדיוק הסגנון שלי אבל זה עניין של הרגל וגם לא התעמקתי מספיק ...)

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נכתב במקור על ידי scooter!!:
כוס אעמק עם כל הrpg האלה! חלאס שיוציאו כבר משחקים אמיתיים
ומה כל כך טוב בבוקטאי הזה? איזה מן טמטום זה לשנות דמות לפי השמש?? בכל מקרה אם תשחקו בגבא המזדיין הזה לא תראו כלום בחושך
איזה בזבוז של זמן ומשאבים!
אני מחכה רק לצבי הנינג'ה בינתיים כל השאר סתם משחקים איטיים ומסריחים

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מי ששיחק במשחק הראשון . הצחלתם פעם לקחת את כ-ל האויבים>> כלומר את כל הנשקים ?