2014 Game Clear Thread

[Starmancer]

The final Boss was ball-busting, even with the final power-up. Was so happy when I beat it.

[The Shoemaker]

The final Boss was ball-busting, even with the final power-up. Was so happy when I beat it.

In Banjo and Kazooie I assume? I remember trying again and again but I just couldn't do it. I was only 7-8 at the time so I at least get some credit for making it that far :p

[Starmancer]

Indeed. Do you know if you got all the jiggies?

[Kong Wen]

I think one of you gents should start up a new dedicated Banjo thread if you'd like to continue this conversation. Let's keep this thread focused on game-clearing accomplishments.

[kitroplious]

Just recently beat the Mysterious Stars series (8/18 I think).

Working on Amida's Path (DSiWare) and Demon King Box (3DS eShop; releases today), might start Squids Odyssey on the weekend.

[The Shoemaker]

I think one of you gents should start up a new dedicated Banjo thread if you'd like to continue this conversation. Let's keep this thread focused on game-clearing accomplishments.

Okay fiiiiineee, I guess we can stay on topic

Beat:
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask (3DS)
Mario and Luigi Dream Team (3DS)
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Wii U)
Mario and Donkey Kong Mini's on the Move (3DS)
Pokemon X (3DS)
Bravely Default (3DS)
Kirby: Triple Deluxe (3DS)
Shovel Knight (3DS) x2
SteamWorld Dig (3DS) x2

Complete:
SteamWorld Dig (3DS)
Ittle Dew (Wii U)
Shovel Knight (3DS)
Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)

I beat SteamWorld Dig again today, I swear I'm not just beating all of my 2014 games all over again :p I started out speed running a little and ending up getting distracted and trying to grab all the ore so I beat it in 5 hours. There's a ranking screen at the end and I got two gold stars for collecting lots of ore and orbs, a silver star for having only 6 deaths, and a bronze star for my time. I'm wondering how much of a challenge it is to beat the game in as little time as possible while still getting lots of ore and orbs.

[Kong Wen]

Okay fiiiiineee, I guess we can stay on topic

That wasn't a reprimand. It's a sincere invitation to open a new topic if there's a specific game or games you want to discuss.

I beat SteamWorld Dig again today, I swear I'm not just beating all of my 2014 games all over again :p I started out speed running a little and ending up getting distracted and trying to grab all the ore so I beat it in 5 hours. There's a ranking screen at the end and I got two gold stars for collecting lots of ore and orbs, a silver star for having only 6 deaths, and a bronze star for my time. I'm wondering how much of a challenge it is to beat the game in as little time as possible while still getting lots of ore and orbs.

One of the trophies in the PS version is to beat the game with 4 gold stars.

Judging from your accomplishments, it sounds like you'll have to (at least) beat it faster than 5 hours, dying less than 6 times, and getting as many gold and orbs as you did. How much of a challenge will that be?

[A Beta Fu7ure]

Beat: Super Fire Pro Wrestling: Special (Super Famicom) - 15/01/14
Beat: Super Fire Pro Wrestling: Queen's Special (Super Famicom) - 17/01/2014
Complete: Shadowgate Classic (GBC) 23/02/14/
Beat: The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap (GBA) 26/02/14[/B]
Beat: The Legend of Zelda (GCN/NES) 04/03/14
Beat: Onechambara: Bikini Zombie Slayers (Wii) 14/03/14
Beat: Nights: Journey of Dreams (Wii)
Beat: Burning Fight[/B] (SNK Collection Vol 1/Wii)
Beat: Neo Geo Cup '98 (NGPC) 30/03/14
Beat: Match of the Millenium: SNK vs Capcom (NGPC) 01/04/14
Beat:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (GC) 10/04/14
Beat: Cardfighters Clash: SNK vs Capcom - Capcom version (NGPC) 05/06/14
Beat: Crush Roller (NGPC) 28/07/14
Beat: Fatal Fury: First Impact (NGPC)
Beat: Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins (GBC) 03/08/2014
Complete: WWF Betrayal (GBC)

Beat: Donkey Kong Country (GBC)

I thought this was a good port of the SNES game that improved on it in certain aspects (auto saving for one). It was still very hard and I only got 61% cleared. The graphics probably wouldn't have been so much fun to play with on a non backlit unit but were thankfully nice and clear on the GB Boy.

Are the Donkey Kong Land games any good? I know they are monochrome but just wondering how they compare.

[Claytone]

Beaten:
1/21 - Dead Rising 3 (Xbone)
2/1 - Peggle 2 (Xbone)
2/11 - Devil May Cry (360 [PS2])
2/16 - The Walking Dead (Vita)
2/21 - NBA Jam (360)
2/26 - Strider (Genesis)
3/2 - Strider (Xbone)
3/6 - Shaq-Fu (Genesis)
3/8 - Ratchet & Clank (PS3 [PS2])
3/13 - Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (PS3 [PS2])
3/14 - PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale (PS3)
3/15 - MediEvil (PSOne Classics)
3/18 - Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (Xbone)
3/25 - Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
3/27 - Earthworm Jim HD (XBLA)
4/17 - Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Wii U)
4/19 - Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando (PS3 [PS2])
5/30 - Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
6/20 - Dragon's Lair (PC [ARC])
6/23 - Persona 4 Golden (Vita)
7/4 - Wolfenstein: The New Order (PC)
7/17 - F-Zero: Maximum Velocity (3DS [GBA])
8/4 - Kirby: Triple Deluxe (3DS)
8/6 - Kirby's Dream Land 2 (3DS [Game Boy])
8/8 - Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death (PC)
8/23 - Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed (Vita)

This has to be the dumbest (and most embarrassing, without a doubt) game I have ever beaten. Certainly that I've ever paid full price for. Still, I wanted something weird, and I got it. Plus, it generally seemed to self-aware of its ridiculous premise and niche audience (the protagonist is frequently called a loser).

The combat, contrary to what I read before purchasing the game, was actually pretty decent, I thought. Lots of potential for a big multi-baddie finisher, which I'm a fan of.

The story was complete bonkers anime bullshit, but that's fine with me. It's what I expected. I'll also giving it credit for actually making me laugh a good bit of the time. Half of it was at absurdity, but the other half was legitimate humor. The game also has a good amount of referential humor, which usually bothers me, but I found it generally fit the context and wasn't super hamfisted.

Anyway, I liked the game and may actually be interested in NG+ (only took me about 7 hrs to finish). I feel like the admission that I like this game probably indicates a need for some introspection, but nevertheless, I guess I got my money's worth.

Edit: Oh, also just an interesting fact: after beating this game, I received only 16 bronze trophies. Not a single silver or gold. Go figure.

Completed:
2/16 - The Walking Dead (Vita)
2/26 - Pac-Man: Championship Edition (XBLA)
3/10 - Ratchet & Clank (PS3 [PS2])
3/15 - MediEvil (PSOne Classics)
8/6 - Kirby's Dream Land 2 (3DS [Game Boy])

PBA Standard Goals:
1/4 - Gorgar
8/10 - The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot

2012 totals:
Beaten: 24 Completed: 0
2012 games beaten average release year: 2002*
Favorite game beaten in 2012: Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D (3DS [PS2])

2013 totals:
Beaten: 41 Completed: 4
Favorite game beaten in 2013: Castlevania (VC [NES])

2014 totals:
Beaten: 26 Completed: 5

[The Shoemaker]

Judging from your accomplishments, it sounds like you'll have to (at least) beat it faster than 5 hours, dying less than 6 times, and getting as many gold and orbs as you did. How much of a challenge will that be?

Ah yes now I understand Maybe I'll try it out the next time I play it.

Beat:
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask (3DS)
Mario and Luigi Dream Team (3DS)
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Wii U)
Mario and Donkey Kong Mini's on the Move (3DS)
Pokemon X (3DS)
Bravely Default (3DS)
Kirby: Triple Deluxe (3DS)
Shovel Knight (3DS) x2
SteamWorld Dig (3DS) x2
Liberation Maiden (3DS)

Complete:
SteamWorld Dig (3DS)
Ittle Dew (Wii U)
Shovel Knight (3DS)
Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)

Liberation Maiden is an extreamly short game (5 levels - 10 mins each), but the game play itself is actually pretty solid. I think they could make a bigger game out of it if they added some more elements to it, maybe have a few levels with different mech suits. Anyways I bought the game when it was $3 because I knew it was short so no surprise there. I think I might go back just to mess around with the score attack mode.