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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Himu on December 24, 2008, 01:40:33 AM

Title: Challenge Modes are some of my favorite things in games recently
Post by: Himu on December 24, 2008, 01:40:33 AM

Bangai-O Spirits is nothing but one big challenge mode.

The challenge modes in Bionic Commando: Rearmed rock.

The challenge mode in Mega Man Powered Up forced me to keep that UMD in my psp for a good 2 months without taking it out.

The VR shit in Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance makes my panties wet.

Challenge mode is great because it can turn traditional console game design in to more arcade-esque game design. I think they're refreshing, especially if they're on portable sytems. The great thing about challenge modes is that typically you can pick any challenge in order, but the levels are so bite sized that completing them isn't an ordeal, but at the same time, not always an easy task.

What are some other games that feature awesome challenge modes or are nothing but one big challenge mode? I know Metal Gear Solid VR Missions is one, but while I have it, I haven't played it.  :'(

Title: Re: Challenge Modes are some of my favorite things in games recently
Post by: Madrun Badrun on December 24, 2008, 01:42:36 AM

mgs2 vr. 

Title: Re: Challenge Modes are some of my favorite things in games recently
Post by: Himu on December 24, 2008, 01:42:52 AM

I already mentioned that.

Title: Re: Challenge Modes are some of my favorite things in games recently
Post by: drohne on December 24, 2008, 01:43:00 AM

:bow mirror's edge time trials :bow2

i've got to go back and do the speedruns as well

Title: Re: Challenge Modes are some of my favorite things in games recently
Post by: Himu on December 24, 2008, 01:45:57 AM

Oh yes, Mirror's Edge time trials are the shit. Everyone I know who complains about ME being too short or whatever, hasn't dabbled in the time trials.

Title: Re: Challenge Modes are some of my favorite things in games recently
Post by: Madrun Badrun on December 24, 2008, 01:48:23 AM

Quote from: Himuro on December 24, 2008, 01:42:52 AM

I already mentioned that.

they are so good I had to mention them again!

actually there was meant to be a bow after that but i gotfot it.  i'm typing with my laptop on my chest i  bed this shit is not easy.

Title: Re: Challenge Modes are some of my favorite things in games recently
Post by: demi on December 24, 2008, 02:04:30 AM

Quote from: Himuro on December 24, 2008, 01:45:57 AM

Oh yes, Mirror's Edge time trials are the shit. Everyone I know who complains about ME being too short or whatever, hasn't dabbled in the time trials.

Have you even played Mirror's Edge aside from the demo - and did you even play that?

Title: Re: Challenge Modes are some of my favorite things in games recently
Post by: Cormacaroni on December 24, 2008, 08:15:54 AM

Ninja Gaiden

Title: Re: Challenge Modes are some of my favorite things in games recently
Post by: Don Flamenco on December 24, 2008, 10:58:24 AM

Quote from: Cormacaroni on December 24, 2008, 08:15:54 AM

Ninja Gaiden

came here to post this. 

Mission Mode in Ninja Gaiden Black is amazing.  NG2's...not so much (they're just boss fights and slices of levels, not creative at all.)

Title: Re: Challenge Modes are some of my favorite things in games recently
Post by: Robo on December 24, 2008, 12:01:53 PM

Bionic Commando: Rearmed's challenge levels are NOT fun.