Along with retrogaming, rankings are a must so why not make one with the best games for the GameCube? So let's enter the world of the most famous purple cube of all time
When you are talking about retrogaming and its best games, especially when the theme is Nintendo, the mind immediately runs to the masterpieces of the NES, SNES and Nintendo 64, but it would be a crime to leave all this out an innovative and "unfortunate" console like the GameCube. A console that, despite the few years of activity before the advent of Wii, has been able to give additional colors and fun to the players.
After the trident, there is the purple cube
Of our dear old Nintendone and its peculiar (not to mention uncomfortable during some games like Mario Party) controller we have already talked about at length, so let's take a look at its successor as well. Presented to the press in 2000 by a more than enthusiastic Shigeru Miyamoto and sold starting in 2001 in the Rising Sun, the "Purple cube" has been the basis for a long series of revolutions in terms of videogame brands. For example, Pikmin was born, the worlds of Mario and Zelda completely changed their appearance, a series of sequels arrived and much more.
It should also not be forgotten that such a console he left the cartridges aside to embrace the compact discs and memory cards, something that PlayStation had been doing for a while, gave players a much more compact body, but above all a much more comfortable and complete controller than its predecessor. Obviously the titles to be dealt with are so many so we will try to fill the gaps with the subsequent parts, there is no precise order in which this retrogaming themed list of the best games for GameCube was drawn up and, above all, we talked enough. . Let's kick off the dances!
Luigi's Mansion - Best GameCube Games: Level Retro Gaming
Strangely sold in a bundle together with the console, there were many who expected a "Mariesque" title, Luigi's Mansion sees as the absolute protagonist his brother in green years after the disappointing Mario Is Missing! for SNES. This time Mario has been kidnapped by the Boos and it will be up to Luigi to make his way through a mansion full of ghosts thanks to the help of Professor Strambic and his inventions.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - Best GameCube Games: Level Retro Gaming
A much more cartoonish and at times childish graphics, made so by the cel – shading, welcomes the player who this time will be grappling with a title that favors exploration by sea of several islets scattered here and there. Obviously there was no lack of criticism from the more traditionalist fans, but it is a title that can still be played today so much that it has seen an exceptional following as Phantom Hourglass per 3DS.
The Simpsons Hit & Run - Best GameCube Games: Level Retro Gaming
Characters created by the mythical Matt Groening, also author of Futurama e Disenchantment, certainly need no introduction and are a point of reference for many people even if the last few seasons have made the most loyal fans turn up a bit. Either way, why not go back to Springfield to find out what's going on with the invasion of robot wasps, cameras and black vans? Explore the famous town starting from 742 of Evergreen Terrace to find out!
Super Mario Sunshine - Best GameCube Games: Level Retro Gaming
Super Mario Sunshine is the adventure that all fans have dreamed of since the time of the legendary Super Mario 64. A decidedly summery and fresh title, especially thanks to the help of Splac 3000, set in the serene Isola Delfinia. Our heroes came there for a nice vacation, but guess who's back to break the eggs in the basket?
Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader - Best GameCube Games: Level Retro Gaming
The galaxy of Star Wars has never ceased to excite fans and, between role-playing games, platforming, management, strategic, shooter and so on, what was more beautiful after the use of the Force and the fighting with the laser sword? But of course driving the many spaceships retracing the best battles ever! After theI hate your Nintendo 64, here is a super following to recover.
Super Smash Bros. Melee - Best GameCube Games: Level Retro Gaming
After the first chapter released for Nintendo 64, made relatively cheap, Masahiro Sakurai decides to bring his fighting game back to the new Nintendo console with a completely renewed style. It is in fact the base title from which the sequels will develop as more and more trophies, challenges, unlockable characters, new challengers, the ability to play online and much more will be introduced that make it one of the most loved titles in the series. It also seems to be one of the best-selling games for the famous cube with more than 7 million copies sold worldwide!
Super Monkey Ball - Best GameCube Games: Level Retro Gaming
Practically the favorite game of the surgeons, is used as an "exercise" for hand firmness and precision that will be crucial in the operating room, developed by Amusement Vision (famous for the series of Yakuza and for the recent Lost Judgment) and published by SEGA. It is a party game in which it will be necessary to check a cute little monkey inside a sphere transparent and dealing with tortuous and really challenging paths. Are you ready to take up the challenge?
Mario Kart: Double Dash !! - The best games for GameCube: level retrogaming
After i first chapters released for the SNES and the How could a title made specifically for the new console of the Big N be missing? There main novelty introduced by Double Dash, and then seen more in the sequel, was driving together with another driver by switching on his own kart and thus juggling with the upgrades arranged on the course. There was also no shortage of citations to the new stock of the purple cube!
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Best GameCube Games: Level Retro Gaming
He has neither arms nor legs, he flies thanks to his ears, frees Lum, but when it comes to fighting it is second to none! In this third date Rayman, this time DON'T directed by Michel Ancel, will have to contend with André and his crazy plan to dominate the world. André is a dark Lum and wants to convert all the energy of the good ones into negative and therefore it will be our hero's task to stop him along with his old friends, new moves and crazy allies ready to break the fourth wall.
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour - Best GameCube Games: Level Retro Gaming
After hours of racing, shooting, adventures, jumps and spins, what could be better than a little healthy golf relax a bit and give yourself a light sophisticated air? After the first experiments on NES and Nintendo 64, home of the first Mario Golf, the brand returns to light with new characters, holes, leagues and game modes. Always full of color and fun, this title could still give you a hard time today so be careful when choosing your character!
Pulling the strings and turning off the console (for now)
In conclusion these were some of the best games released for the GameCube, however, considered as retrogaming, it is strange to think that they have already passed the age of majority and that they are still so fresh and interesting today. At this point a miniature version should be expected for this console, as for NES and SNES, but it seems that Switch is already working towards this, so can we say that we are almost okay? Maybe yes maybe not, because a nice cube like this would still make a bad figure next to the television!
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