ntsc cube games - any worth getting?

[Roddie]

i thought the gamecube version only got a USA release as well

i know it was released on other systems in the UK

**EDIT**
yeah it looks like it certainly got a UK release

Link? I'm sure the Gamecube version was only released in the US (Wikipedia, GameFAQs and some guy on eBay all seem to think so too), would be interested to know if it did get a PAL release.

[Mayhem]

You are correct btw, the Cube version never made it to Europe, though the PS2 and Xbox versions did.

[buster_broon]

You are correct btw, the Cube version never made it to Europe, though the PS2 and Xbox versions did.

yeah i misread the article - shouldnt have doubted myself

think it was the same with midway treasures 3 as well

[mekanor]

how playable are most of these games in japanese to someone like me who cant read it at all?

i was thinking of getting ikaruga but if im going to miss out on heaps because i cant read it i might go for an english release.

[Commander Marklar]

Dude, it's a shooter. What's not to understand? IIRC the menus are all in English anyway but even so, have a look an the Internets for a guide to navigating around. Clearly you'd want to avoid an RPG but when it's a case of avoiding bullets the game play transcends language.

[Pilotwings]

Yeah mekanor all jap games cube games are fine.

Its just zelda rpg style games that would stink.

Plus if your getting soul calibur 2 the move list is more helpful in english.

[fallenangle]

I can't remember if PAL GC Soul Calibur II has a JAP language option but if not you'll better off getting the JAP version. In English/US the voice 'acting'/dialogue, limited as it is, still manages to reach amazing depths of awfulness.

[elkatas]

I can't remember if PAL GC Soul Calibur II has a JAP language option...

It does.

[Gabbi]

Hudson Collection games are nice, although they're just remakes (somewhat like Sega Ages 2500, but better). I have PC Genjin and Star Soldier, and likes both.
also, Shikigami no Shiro II is very good, if you manage to find it.
I've also played Shinseiki GPX Cyber Formula alot. not the best game on earth, but a nice (and maybe a bit too easy) racing game, full of nonsense cars typical of anime as Cho Supercar Gattiger, Machine Hayabusa, or Mach Go Go Go (Speed Racer). ^^

also, I've heard that some Zoids game is worth getting, but never got any.

[stormbreak]

The Naruto games are quite good..
Get Naruto GNT3 or 4 (I personally prefer 3 because the menu's are all slow in 4 :S). There are only 2 Clash of Ninja's I think, but the 3rd one is much better so you need to get the Japanese version. It's not hard to navigate through, as long as you have a guide from Gamefaqs to tell you where to go. If you have 3 other people, you'll lose thousands of hours to this game

[Adam Stone]

It's been mentioned already, but Baten Kaitos Origins really is worth a look. It is one of the Cube's best RPGs...

I would type up some info about it, but it's probably more useful to check out my review Clicky Here

Should be in every RPG loving gamecube owner imo.