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5. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
I would consider both of these games a rare find in any collection. Killer 7 is such an obscure game that received very poor reviews because of its style, control, and overall insanity. On the other hand, all of those three reasons made it so unique. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is such a popular game that the cartridge itself is worth over $60. If you are that lucky.
Odds are, you reading this have only played the latter game. But hold onto your seats, you may in for quite a tough first round battle.
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Allow me to begin by saying Killer 7 is freakin' sweet. If I did not pay attention to the gaming industry, I would not really be aware of this hidden gem. I followed previews for months, because I loved the style and promise this game showed. A lot of people let it pass, which is a real shame. Yeah, the control system is odd; you move on rails and when you want to shoot something it jumps to first-person. Puzzles seemed out of place at times, while they sometimes meshed perfectly with exploring a somewhat limited new area.
The consideration of a favorite is for its story. I cannot say plot, because it is more than that. It is a thrill ride where more questions are asked (about 40 billion) than answered (about 2% of that). A lot of the fun came from wondering what the hell everything meant. Who were the Killer 7? Well, at one point they were a Killer 7. By the end, you realize something much more twisted than that (what would be the fun if I told you that?). Click the aforementioned link for a more in-depth (but still only scratching the surface) look at the game.
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First thing I need to say about Super Mario RPG is this: COME OUT ON VIRTUAL CONSOLE ALREADY!!! I think it was announced for Japan a few weeks ago, meaning it MUST come out here in the states eventually. Virtual Console is lacking RPGs.
Here is the formula for this game. Take Final Fantasy, replace its mystical world of swords and spells with the Mushroom Kingdom, have Mario team up with Bowser to kick some ass, and throw in an evil version of the Power Rangers for good measure. Genius. And Geno? Where the hell has he been since this game? He is one of the most loved side-kicks in gaming history! He made it acceptable to leave Mallow facedown in the dirt for the whole game.
Super Mario RPG is a favorite because it is Super Mario and it is RPG. It is fun, funny, and challenging (even overly challenging when having to fight Yaridovich.) Even though not Mario canon, it has spawned faux-sequels like the Paper Mario series, which I love dear. Although Super Mario RPG is not in my collection, it is loved dearly and if I ever have the chance to borrow it from someone, I do (thank you Ryan, Mike, and Brittany). It has one of the best graphical showcases for any SNES game, and tops most RPGs that I have played.
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Which game is more favorable? Well, according to the seeding: UPSET!!!!!! Super Mario RPG trumps Killer 7 in classic fashion. I do love both of these games, but if I picked one right now to play again this summer, I would go RPG. Killer 7 is still way over my f***in' head.
Winner: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Allow me to begin by saying Killer 7 is freakin' sweet. If I did not pay attention to the gaming industry, I would not really be aware of this hidden gem. I followed previews for months, because I loved the style and promise this game showed. A lot of people let it pass, which is a real shame. Yeah, the control system is odd; you move on rails and when you want to shoot something it jumps to first-person. Puzzles seemed out of place at times, while they sometimes meshed perfectly with exploring a somewhat limited new area.
The consideration of a favorite is for its story. I cannot say plot, because it is more than that. It is a thrill ride where more questions are asked (about 40 billion) than answered (about 2% of that). A lot of the fun came from wondering what the hell everything meant. Who were the Killer 7? Well, at one point they were a Killer 7. By the end, you realize something much more twisted than that (what would be the fun if I told you that?). Click the aforementioned link for a more in-depth (but still only scratching the surface) look at the game.
First thing I need to say about Super Mario RPG is this: COME OUT ON VIRTUAL CONSOLE ALREADY!!! I think it was announced for Japan a few weeks ago, meaning it MUST come out here in the states eventually. Virtual Console is lacking RPGs.
Here is the formula for this game. Take Final Fantasy, replace its mystical world of swords and spells with the Mushroom Kingdom, have Mario team up with Bowser to kick some ass, and throw in an evil version of the Power Rangers for good measure. Genius. And Geno? Where the hell has he been since this game? He is one of the most loved side-kicks in gaming history! He made it acceptable to leave Mallow facedown in the dirt for the whole game.
Super Mario RPG is a favorite because it is Super Mario and it is RPG. It is fun, funny, and challenging (even overly challenging when having to fight Yaridovich.) Even though not Mario canon, it has spawned faux-sequels like the Paper Mario series, which I love dear. Although Super Mario RPG is not in my collection, it is loved dearly and if I ever have the chance to borrow it from someone, I do (thank you Ryan, Mike, and Brittany). It has one of the best graphical showcases for any SNES game, and tops most RPGs that I have played.
Which game is more favorable? Well, according to the seeding: UPSET!!!!!! Super Mario RPG trumps Killer 7 in classic fashion. I do love both of these games, but if I picked one right now to play again this summer, I would go RPG. Killer 7 is still way over my f***in' head.
Winner: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
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