Poll
Haha, sorry!Â
Well firstly I don't like platformers and secondly I don't like RPG's so that rules a load of these games out straight away!
But I do love racing games and the F-Zero games are a fine example, prefer them to other futuristic games like the Wipe Out and Mega Race titles.
AgreedÂ
Just highlights the diversity of Nintendo stuff. You have Mario for platforming and family fun, Mario Kart for frantic action and competition, Metroid for Sci Fi and suspense and exploration, F-Zero for hardcore gaming racing, Donkey Kong for a tougher platform experience, Star Fox for shooting, Zelda for RPG action.
Nintendo do create a fair amount of variety, more so when you add in games like Pikmin, Pokemon, Punch Out and more.
Bold statement! Takes a lot to admit something like thatÂ
I sunk a fair amount of time into Pokemon Red on the good old GB Pocket. Good fun it was too
Hmmmm . . . .
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Question: Make your pick!
Option 1: Super Mario
votes: 2
Option 2: Donkey Kong
votes: 1
Option 3: Mario Kart
votes: 4
Option 4: Star Fox
votes: 0
Option 5: F-Zero
votes: 1
Option 6: Zelda
votes: 2
Option 7: Kirby
votes: 0
Option 8: Metroid
votes: 1
Option 9: Pokémon
votes: 1
Option 10: Other?
votes: 1
Title: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: TL on April 13, 2013, 14:18:19 PM
Post by: TL on April 13, 2013, 14:18:19 PM
Nintendo are well known for their big franchises that started with the Donkey Kong games in the early 80's, but the question is - what is your favourite one and why?
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: nakamura on April 13, 2013, 14:40:16 PM
Post by: nakamura on April 13, 2013, 14:40:16 PM
Like Sega, Nintendo have some fantastic franchises in their stock.
I love many of them but Zelda is without doubt my favourite. I just enjoy the progression of the games, being in a dungeon is my favourite place to be in single player gaming.
F-Zero is also wonderful with a consistent level of quality throughout the franchise. GX is still lauded today by so many as a masterpiece, good old Amusement Vision!
Starfox games are great, the spin off's are not too bad either, needs another shooter though.
I love many of them but Zelda is without doubt my favourite. I just enjoy the progression of the games, being in a dungeon is my favourite place to be in single player gaming.
F-Zero is also wonderful with a consistent level of quality throughout the franchise. GX is still lauded today by so many as a masterpiece, good old Amusement Vision!
Starfox games are great, the spin off's are not too bad either, needs another shooter though.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: TL on April 13, 2013, 14:48:32 PM
Post by: TL on April 13, 2013, 14:48:32 PM
I voted F-Zero 
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: nakamura on April 13, 2013, 14:52:55 PM
Post by: nakamura on April 13, 2013, 14:52:55 PM
But you didn't tell us why.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: TL on April 13, 2013, 14:56:15 PM
Post by: TL on April 13, 2013, 14:56:15 PM
Quote from: "nakamura"But you didn't tell us why.
Haha, sorry!Â
Well firstly I don't like platformers and secondly I don't like RPG's so that rules a load of these games out straight away!
But I do love racing games and the F-Zero games are a fine example, prefer them to other futuristic games like the Wipe Out and Mega Race titles.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: Vyothric on April 13, 2013, 16:01:05 PM
Post by: Vyothric on April 13, 2013, 16:01:05 PM
A few years ago I'd have picked Zelda easily. Having now played the Super Mario Bros/World games, I'm not sure. I think for 8/16 bit I'd go with Mario and for 64 bit onwards Zelda.
Metroid would be 3rd, followed by F-Zero.
By the way, anyone who votes for Pokemon should be banned.
Metroid would be 3rd, followed by F-Zero.
By the way, anyone who votes for Pokemon should be banned.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: TL on April 13, 2013, 16:06:34 PM
Post by: TL on April 13, 2013, 16:06:34 PM
Quote from: "Vyothric"By the way, anyone who votes for Pokemon should be banned.
AgreedÂ
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: tomwaits on April 13, 2013, 16:17:42 PM
Post by: tomwaits on April 13, 2013, 16:17:42 PM
I'm not a huge fan of any of them, but I picked Metroid as my favorite. Some excellent games in a variety of genres... 2D, first person, and pinball.
I also really like F-Zero, Punch-Out, Pikmin, and Nintendo's 1st party puzzle games but I'd knock them all down a point because the franchises suffer Nintendo sequel-itis/sameness.
I also really like F-Zero, Punch-Out, Pikmin, and Nintendo's 1st party puzzle games but I'd knock them all down a point because the franchises suffer Nintendo sequel-itis/sameness.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: dougtitchmarsh on April 13, 2013, 16:18:30 PM
Post by: dougtitchmarsh on April 13, 2013, 16:18:30 PM
Mario Kart, it's fun and addictive on most of the Nintendo Consoles I've played on.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: Shadowrunner on April 13, 2013, 18:27:28 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on April 13, 2013, 18:27:28 PM
Had to vote Super Mario. The first game on the NES was the first game I ever finished so it's always been memorable to me.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: TL on April 13, 2013, 18:34:01 PM
Post by: TL on April 13, 2013, 18:34:01 PM
Blimey! Votes are really spread out on this one so far! 
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: sloan on April 14, 2013, 03:00:50 AM
Post by: sloan on April 14, 2013, 03:00:50 AM
It was a hard choice between Mario and DK, but ultimately I still remember my jaw hitting the floor the first time I saw DK Country on SNES at a store kiosk. The three SNES DK titles are great fun too.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: nakamura on April 14, 2013, 12:23:30 PM
Post by: nakamura on April 14, 2013, 12:23:30 PM
Quote from: "The Laird"Blimey! Votes are really spread out on this one so far!Â
Just highlights the diversity of Nintendo stuff. You have Mario for platforming and family fun, Mario Kart for frantic action and competition, Metroid for Sci Fi and suspense and exploration, F-Zero for hardcore gaming racing, Donkey Kong for a tougher platform experience, Star Fox for shooting, Zelda for RPG action.
Nintendo do create a fair amount of variety, more so when you add in games like Pikmin, Pokemon, Punch Out and more.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: DreamcastRIP on April 14, 2013, 20:50:52 PM
Post by: DreamcastRIP on April 14, 2013, 20:50:52 PM
I voted for the Mario Kart franchise.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: TL on April 16, 2013, 22:14:10 PM
Post by: TL on April 16, 2013, 22:14:10 PM
A lot of people voting for stuff without saying why!
C'mon folks tell us your views, that is what this thread is for!Â
C'mon folks tell us your views, that is what this thread is for!Â
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: Mire Mare on April 16, 2013, 22:17:57 PM
Post by: Mire Mare on April 16, 2013, 22:17:57 PM
I've enjoyed a lot of those franchise but have probably spent the most time with and been most fond of MK.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: onthinice on April 17, 2013, 03:57:26 AM
Post by: onthinice on April 17, 2013, 03:57:26 AM
I chose Pokémon.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: Vyothric on April 17, 2013, 03:59:08 AM
Post by: Vyothric on April 17, 2013, 03:59:08 AM
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Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: onthinice on April 17, 2013, 04:04:18 AM
Post by: onthinice on April 17, 2013, 04:04:18 AM
Thanks! 
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: Shadowrunner on April 17, 2013, 05:03:44 AM
Post by: Shadowrunner on April 17, 2013, 05:03:44 AM
Quote from: "onthinice"I chose Pokémon.
Bold statement! Takes a lot to admit something like thatÂ
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: onthinice on April 17, 2013, 16:15:05 PM
Post by: onthinice on April 17, 2013, 16:15:05 PM
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Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: Mire Mare on April 17, 2013, 21:37:34 PM
Post by: Mire Mare on April 17, 2013, 21:37:34 PM
Quote from: "onthinice"I chose Pokémon.
I sunk a fair amount of time into Pokemon Red on the good old GB Pocket. Good fun it was too
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: dougtitchmarsh on April 17, 2013, 21:52:19 PM
Post by: dougtitchmarsh on April 17, 2013, 21:52:19 PM
People on here talking Pokemon, ban them...
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: davyk on April 21, 2013, 15:50:22 PM
Post by: davyk on April 21, 2013, 15:50:22 PM
Mario Kart - for pure entertainment value and clocked up hours.
F-Zero and Super Mario close behind.
F-Zero and Super Mario close behind.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: 108 Stars on April 21, 2013, 15:57:22 PM
Post by: 108 Stars on April 21, 2013, 15:57:22 PM
I vote for other, specifically Fire Emblem; because I really like strategy RPGs.
Zelda and Donkey Kong come right after that.
Zelda and Donkey Kong come right after that.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: TL on April 26, 2013, 19:06:48 PM
Post by: TL on April 26, 2013, 19:06:48 PM
Looks like Mario Kart is going to take this!
No love for the Kirby games I see!Â
No love for the Kirby games I see!Â
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: Vyothric on April 26, 2013, 19:17:38 PM
Post by: Vyothric on April 26, 2013, 19:17:38 PM
I've only played Kirby's Dream Land on the Gameboy. Quite a long time ago so I don't remember much about it.
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: TL on April 29, 2013, 19:04:38 PM
Post by: TL on April 29, 2013, 19:04:38 PM
Quote from: "Vyothric"I've only played Kirby's Dream Land on the Gameboy. Quite a long time ago so I don't remember much about it.
Hmmmm . . . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EAw3CGscwg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EAw3CGscwg)
Title: Re: What is your favourite Nintendo franchise?
Post by: onthinice on April 29, 2013, 19:17:34 PM
Post by: onthinice on April 29, 2013, 19:17:34 PM
It is a smooth looking game. I can see how it could be overlooked.