Gamecube Launch ‐ Part 1 - RetroAchievements/RANews GitHub Wiki
RetroAchievements is proud to announce support for its 52nd console, the GameCube!
The Nintendo GameCube launched in Fall 2001 as a successor to the Nintendo 64. It features a handle so you can whack people with the Gamecube and yell "that's my purse, I don't know you!". The system used mini discs which actually spin backward as an attempt at anti piracy. This primarily worked until the end of the system's lifestyle. Unfortunately the mini disc format was hard to develop for by third-party developers. Although the GameCube was not the lowest powered system of the generation (that honor went to the PlayStation 2), it did often receive buggier versions of ports. Still, the system was not short on power or exclusives and boasts some of the most memorable exclusives in the generation.
With this launch, RetroAchievements is proud to announce this was our Biggest Launch of all time with over 100 games here at release. That means GameCube will launch with over 25% of the system's library already available!
This project was spearheaded by LillyJade at the coding helm, and the entire project at this point was a good 2 years of work. We also have to thank our partners at the Dolphin Team for working with us to get this product out the door.
We also need to thank the Writing Team led by Nepiki who have made sure these sets are up to a high standard for English readability. We also can't forget to thank the Dolphin Testers for taking the sets and beating them with a hammer to find lingering bugs and errors. Finally, thanks go out to the Rollout Team who have helped over the past two years including Snow, StingX2, TheMysticalOne, AuburnRDM, pinguupinguu, televandalist, and Sutarion.
Furthermore, an event for the GameCube launch is now ongoing as well. Check out this forum post for all the details regarding this event!
With RANews, we wanted to take a look at each of the games released during this rollout and give you a short introduction on what to expect. This will be split up into two articles, with each covering a random set of 50 games! Here is the first set for you to check out:
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 25456, 088925, Naruto: Clash of Ninja %} | 3D Fighting |
By: {% rauserpic Layton %}
Based on the manga and anime series by the same name, Naruto: Clash of Ninja is a 3D Fighting game where you pit popular characters against each other, such as the main protagonist Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura and Sasuke, and many more, each with their own specialties. The player can choose to do so in a variety of modes, ranging from your usual One Player and Two Player modes, to Survival and Time Attack mode and of course the Story which follows the "Land of Waves" arc from the first part of the series where you play exclusively as Naruto. Playing each of these modes will unlock new features over time, such as new characters and stages. The set will also focus on clearing modes as each character and unlocking new features, so strap on your headband as it's Ninjutsu time!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 6336, 088910, Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse %} | Adventure, Point-and-Click Adventure |
By: {% rauserpic pickledyamsman %}
Have you ever wanted a console exclusive, disney, point and click for the gamecube? Then do I have a treat for you! Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse is all of those things and more. In this game you are repairing a broken magic mirror to get back home but you need to perform pranks along the way. The gameplay is fairly simple but just enough or a puzzle element to be a true point and click. So go help Mickey already!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 2259, 072229, Wario World %} | 3D Platforming |
By: {% rauserpic ThatAmericanSlacker %}
It’s a me! Wario! Are you tired of games that stink? Are you tired of getting thrown in the wrong directions by chucksters? What about triforce fishing trips that take hours? And don’t get me started on Melee! The only reason I’m not in it is because Sakurai was jealous of my glorious rear! That’s why I got the people who made Sin & Punishment, Radiant Silvergun, and Ikaruga to make a 3D Platforming Beat ‘em up: just for ME! WAH HAH HAH! Go through four wacky worlds and beat up weird guys who get in my way to collect treasure and build golden statues of yours truly! Then beat up bigger guys to collect keys to fight the final boss! Sure it’s not a long game but that’s why I got ThatAmericanSlacker, who did the achievements for Sly Cooper, Sin & Punishment, and Wipeout Pure to make me an extensive set to make sure you get the most out of my game! WELCOME TO WARIO WORLD! Have a rotten day!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 25469, 089563, Serious Sam: Next Encounter %} | Shooter, First-Person Shooter |
By: {% rauserpic QuinnWasTaken %}
Ever feel like your time on RetroAchievements isn't serious enough? Well good news, because with Gamecube rollout, RA is about to get twice as serious. Serious Sam: Next Encounter is the boomer shooter your pop pop would've played back in the day and now it's on your local gamecube emulator! Shoot your way through 32 seriously badass missions and 10 unlockable stages. Each featuring an achievement for:
- Beating the level.
- Reaching Par in kills, time and secrets found.
- Reaching the Gold Medal with your score.
- And freshly baked speciality challenges by QuinnWasTaken, each custom mixed specially for their levels.
Travel through Rome, China, Greece, and Atlantis in an effort to stop the Sam's seriously evil clone! Are you serious enough to beat the game and get your levels scores on the leaderboards? Get it now while supplies last!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 9699, 081531, F-Zero GX %} | Racing |
By: {% rauserpic Sines %}
In the far future, racing has changed: the F-Zero tournament is THE sport of choice for amateur of speed! From the studio that also gave you Super Monkey Ball and would two years later go on to develop this little indie series known as Yakuza comes the pinnacle of velocity on the GameCube. Boost your way across 5 Cups, 21 tracks and a tough-as-nails story mode full of whacky characters involving the fate of the world! And even after all of this only the truly dedicated will be able to take on the harshest challenges requiring to beat the game devs at their own game, literally. Don't know what Snaking is, think MTS is something you should ask your doctor about? Then it's time to put on your seatbelt and learn how to properly handle a vehicle going at thousands of km/h, only in F-Zero GX!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 3535, 088924, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes %} | Action-Adventure, Stealth |
By: {% rauserpic WilHiteWarrior %}
Snake, this is Colonel Campbell. Can you read this? I'm contacting you through an advanced dossier medium known as the RetroAchievements Magazine. You're job is to investigate a terrorist attack on a nuclear waste disposal facility on the Alaskan archipelago. We're suspecting FoxHound is behind this. I understand, things may seem a bit... déjà vu. But it's different this time around, i've assigned you certain challenges as you find out how to solve this potential nuclear disaster. I've upgraded your visual modalities, but be careful. This is a highly specialized task force group. They've only gotten smarter with time. We need you to stop this impeding Nuclear Giant Crisis.
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 14817, 067944, Pikmin 2 %} | Real-Time Strategy |
| {% ragamepic 28656, 089961, Pikmin 2 [Subset - Bonus] %} | Real-Time Strategy |
By: {% rauserpic Gollawiz %} and {% rauserpic Griffin %}
Treasure awaits! Captain Olimar returns home from his horrifying crash landing on a mysterious planet, only to discover that his work, Hocotate Freight, has gone into serious debt! Now, armed with his partner Louie, Olimar must return to the planet he escaped from and gather treasure to save his job! Explore new regions, find new types of Pikmin, uncover secret artifacts from a long lost civilization, delve into dangerous caves, and return back richer than ever! Feeling up for a Dandori Challenge? Unlock the Challenge Mode and test your might in 30 new gauntlets of strength, speed, and skill! Pikmin 2 will satisfy all of your treasure-hoarding needs.
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 25472, 089933, Star Fox: Assault %} | Action-Adventure, Shoot 'em Up, Third-Person Shooter |
By: {% rauserpic Gollawiz %}
A new threat has emerged to take control of the Laylat system and beyond! Join Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, and the rest of the Star Fox crew as they fight to save the galaxy from the Aparoid menace. Blast through hoards of enemies in climactic space battles to heart-pounding music; take control of the legendary tank, the Landmaster; or leave the vehicles behind and arm up with awesome 3rd-Person shooting action!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 8489, 090476, Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean %} | Role-Playing Game, Collectible Card Game |
By: {% rauserpic Kinglink %}
Play as the REAL One-Winged Angel, Kalas, and his ultimate weapon... a deck of cards! Baten Kaitos is here to give you that true RPG feeling, with an amazing, massive world, a great story, and voice acting that deserves special praise. Players will explore the floating islands and uncover the secrets of the world while battling the forces of Malpercio. Discover a rich tale as Baten Kaitos deepens your understanding of the world and its characters. Experience a real deck builder, before rogue-lites diluted the genre! This is what playing decks were made for!
Overall, this game is a unique RPG for the GameCube and one of the best two-disc games on the system... not named Metal Gear or Resident Evil. So, the best two-disc RPG... not named Tales. You know what? I'm just going to leave this achievement set here, and you can do what you want with it.
P.S. Speedrun not required for mastery. You are welcome.
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 3783, 090639, Viewtiful Joe %} | Beat 'em Up |
| {% ragamepic 28807, 091038, Viewtiful Joe [Subset - Rainbow V] %} | Beat 'em Up |
By: {% rauserpic BoomEX %}
Tired of those brooding, monotone heroes overhyped by Hollywood? Then fear no more film fans because Viewtiful Joe is here to kick spandex to the curb! This ain't your average Italian themed side-scroller – it's a full-fledged, full-volume action extravaganza where an average dude beats the bad guys with more style than a dozen Kamen Riders combined. Get ready to rewind, fast-forward, and unleash your inner hero with over-the-top VFX and enough catchphrases to make your head spin. So crank up the cheese factor, grab your controller, and prepare to yell "Henshin a go-go, baby!" because Viewtiful Joe is about to blow your GameCube experience into the stratosphere!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 3536, 090977, Soulcalibur II %} | 3D Fighting |
By: {% rauserpic Sines %}
Transcending history and the world, a tale of souls and swords, eternally retold. Yes, that's the one with Link in it! Our favorite green tunic swordsman is available exclusively in this Gamecube version of the classic fighting game. Fight your way through various modes ranging from the traditional Arcade run to a One-Hit One-Kill survival mode, without forgetting of course the extensive Weapon Master adventure. Whether you are already a veteran of the PS2 set or a brand new player wondering why that game got an HD release 10 years later, there is something for everyone to experience. 23 Characters, a ton of side-modes, hours of Weapon Master questing and hundreds of weapons to unlock await you in this glorious set!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 3885, 089284, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles %} | Action RPG |
| {% ragamepic 28644, 089922, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles [Subset - Multi] %} | Action RPG |
| {% ragamepic 28855, 091496, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles [Subset - Rare Drops & Crafts] %} | Action RPG |
By: {% rauserpic blendedsea %}
Final Fantasy. You've heard of it before, but Crystal Chronicles wants to let you know it's a little different. Set an in Unknown World, players up to four set out on a grand adventure to collect Myrrh, a droplet of water from Myrrh Trees that must be given to the Crystal in their village to protect it from Miasma for another year. With four different Races to play as: Clavats, Lilties, Yukes and Selkies, all with their own weapon and armour types, unique fighting styles and stats you'll have no shortage of how you want to tackle this world. Crystal Chronicles tasks players with entering dungeons, traversing the pathways, dodging traps, solving puzzles and slaying foes all while rewarding them with Gil, Magicite and Materials. Let's hope our new travellers can keep their village safe and purify the world of Miasma! For the Core Set, which covers majority of the content in the game, is done in Single-Player mode. You'll find some fun and unique boss challenges, exciting side quests, plenty of collectables and other miscellaneous secrets. Players will also have the option of two subsets - The first one being a Rare Drop & Crafting subset; designed for those players that want to grind materials and Gil to craft the legendary equipment the game has to offer. The second subset is a Multi set! You'll be able to partner up with a friend (or 3!) and tackle the dungeons within the game. It's always better to journey with company.
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 6151, 089625, Kirby Air Ride %} | Kart Racing |
By: {% rauserpic WanderingHeiho %}
If you can’t beat the racing competition, eat them. Who are you? That’s right, Kirby is coming right back at ya with his very own racing game! Speed along the ground, fly through the air, and outplay the competition through three special modes: Air Ride with its many unique vehicles, Top Ride's chaotic top-down racing, and City Trial to explore a large city to gain stat boosts before going head-to-head in one of many competitions to see who has the best vehicle.
As you play, complete challenges to fill out the checklists and unlock new features, colors, and sometimes new items and vehicles, can you accomplish all 360 challenges? But the fun doesn’t end there, as many achievements have been made for new challenges, think of them like an expansion on what’s already there. Race using specific vehicles and with a handicap, eliminate the other players in a timed race, and prove your skill in the stadium matches. Whether you’ve played the game before, or if this is your first time, WanderingHeiho welcomes you to try this easy to learn and hard to master racer. Get ready to Air-Ride-in-Style!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 6049, 081263, Super Mario Sunshine %} | 3D Platforming, Collect-a-thon |
| {% ragamepic 28562, 089953, Super Mario Sunshine [Subset - Bonus] %} | 3D Platforming, Collect-a-thon |
| {% ragamepic 28657, 089950, Super Mario Sunshine [Subset - Coin Collector] %} | 3D Platforming, Collect-a-thon |
| {% ragamepic 28560, 089405, Super Mario Sunshine [Subset - Hoverless] %} | 3D Platforming, Collect-a-thon |
| {% ragamepic 28561, 089406, Super Mario Sunshine [Subset - Max% Pre-Peach] %} | 3D Platforming, Collect-a-thon |
By: {% rauserpic Timenoe %}
Mario has more moves than ever, and you'll have to master them all to sprinkle water in the sunshine! When a vacation goes awry and the man in red gets framed, it's up to Mario and his trusty new water pack F.L.U.D.D. to tidy things up and bring this mysterious impostor to justice. Your itinerRAry takes you from the sunny shores of Gelato Beach to the calm cliffs of Noki Bay, including a goopy inferno of challenges to keep you on your toes while you clear (and clean) your name! With 120 Shine Sprites to amass and a fair share of subsets for the seasoned tourist, there's plenty to do during your action-packed stay at Isle Delfino!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 28854, 091609, ~Hack~ Super Mario Sunshine Arcade 2 %} | 3D Platformer, Collect-a-thon |
By: {% rauserpic stfN1337 %}
All those subsets and you still want to play MORE Super Mario Sunshine? Well you're in luck, as Super Mario Sunshine Arcade 2 got your back. This hack features a total of 96 unique levels, with 48 of them being from the original hack. This one will be on the harder side but if you have overcome the original Sunshine, it is certainly worth a shot. This set also comes with challenges for each level, like getting all blue and red coins, with the latter also being covered as a speedrun of the level. Race through levels both with- and without F.L.U.D.D., and prove that you are the true Sunshine master!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 6915, 088912, Spider-Man %} | Action-Adventure |
By: {% rauserpic Whithbrin %}
It may not be Spider-Man 2, but it's a game worth remembering. Play through the events of the movie (Plus a few bonus storylines!) in a gameplay style similar to the Neversoft PS1 game, featuring the voices of Tobey Maguire and Willem Dafoe. Movie Maguire not quipping enough for you? Look no further, as you'll find plenty of that here! The achievement set features individual achievements for the challenges provided by the game itself, including Measured and Challenge Indicators where appropriate. But don't let the difficulty of some of these challenges scare you! If you've unlocked Organic Webbing, you're allowed to use it. Also covered by the set are all the training minigames, if you just can't get enough Bruce Campbell.
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 3827, 092247, Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader %} | Action, Space Flight Simulation |
By: {% rauserpic Sutarion %}
Join Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antillies in their struggle against the Galactic Empire! Rogue Squadron 2 is the sequel to the popular Rogue Squadron and Battle for Naboo games on the Nintendo 64. Even though it is a GameCube launch title, the game features some of the best graphics on the system at an incredible 60 fps. The story starts with the famous attack on the first Death Star and features other famous battles such as the Battle of Hoth and the Battle of Endor. Other missions invent brand new scenarios during a time when Star Wars games were encouraged to extend the Expanded Universe, such as explaining how the Rebel Alliance stole the Imperial Shuttle used in Return of the Jedi.
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 25429, 093160, Bust-A-Move 3000 %} | Tile Matching |
By: {% rauserpic Hexadigital %}
Bub, Bob, and friends are back at it again in another bubble shooting adventure! If you are familiar with the Puzzle Bobble/Bust-a-Move franchise, then you know exactly what to expect: a variety of modes where you shoot colorful bubbles up to the top to match them, making sure all of them disappear before moving on to the next one. There isn't a lot new aside from large-sized bubbles and an additional mode for multiplayer but hey, if you just want to shoot bubbles then you will be right at home. Clear all sorts of puzzles modes collecting all letters, and take on CPU Battle Mode as every character in this expansive achievement set.
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 7777, 093417, Killer7 %} | Action-Adventure, Rail Shooter |
By: {% rauserpic TwosomesUP %}
With multiple personalities, navigating complex noir plotlines and political conspiracies all by your lonesome is a thing of the past! In SUDA51’s debut release outside of Japan, we follow the “killer7”, a symbiotic group of assassins tasked with doling out the US government's dirty work. All the while keeping it stylish and bizarre in the true SUDA51 fashion. Wrapped up in a nice little rail-shooter package, Killer7 will have you in action-adventure heaven as you solve puzzles, collect items, and dispatch a bevy of eccentric enemies with a cast of extraordinary characters - all with their own set of unique abilities. What more could you ask for? Achievements, that’s what, and this set aims to cover it all! Want to challenge yourself in Killer8 mode, or unlock Hopper7? We got that. But if you just want to collect all the things, max out your skills, or fight bosses in challenging ways, we got that covered too, and we’re sure this set will bring a smile to your face.
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 2731, 088928, Ikaruga %} | Shoot 'em Up, Bullet Hell |
By: {% rauserpic TheMysticalOne %}
Fire up your jet engines, and get ready to embrace metempsychosis, as you fly face-first into projectiles across five stages of a bullet hell masterpiece! Wait, that's not how things usually work, right? When they happen to have the same polarity as yours, though, the powerful counterattack your ship releases will have you eating those dots in no time! Released in 2001 at Japanese arcades, this classic received several ports, with the Gamecube release’s achievement set now available! Alongside playing through the game, you will be testing your skill by doing so with no deaths, no continues, or while earning high ranks, whether S++, or the highly coveted title of a Real DOT-EATER! Like with other console releases of the game, you will also play through the Prototype Mode, which will have you conserving limited ammo that you recover through absorbing others’, as the developers originally envisioned. Fly high, and eat bullets for breakfast! Godspeed!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 3934, 093811, Legend of Zelda, The: Twilight Princess %} | Action-Adventure |
| {% ragamepic 29801, 097026, Legend of Zelda, The: Twilight Princess [Subset - Bonus] %} | Action-Adventure |
By: {% rauserpic pinguupinguu %}, {% rauserpic AlexGatao %}, {% rauserpic WilhiteWarrior %}, and {% rauserpic SporyTike %}
Adventure into the depths of both Link’s world, and one engulfed in twilight. “The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess” takes place after the events of Ocarina in Time, and your mission is to stop Zant and Ganondorf from enshrouding the human world with their monsters of twilight. Will you defeat Zant? Will you close the Road Between Worlds? Will you stop Ganondorf and save beloved Princess Zelda? Take matters into your own hands, and find out for yourself in this action-adventure title that is sure to be a highlight in your library.
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 24974, 097533, Egg Mania: Eggstreme Madness %} | Falling Block Puzzle, Puzzle Platforming |
By: {% rauserpic pinguupinguu %}
Traverse your way through various modes, levels, and character encounters in this puzzle platforming adventure! Egg Mania: Eggstreme Madness is an egg-celent eggs-perience for players that love to build as well as race! Challenge different modes, such as Over-Easy, Hardboiled, Bomb mode, Survival, and many more, as you try to outpace your enemy and build your way to victory. With unique mechanics, and AI that is certain to make you overboil, this will be a rollout achievement set you must play!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 6313, 089151, Sonic Heroes %} | 3D Platforming, Action |
By: {% rauserpic WanderingHeiho %} and {% rauserpic DarkyAndreas %}
[Message received... Sender: Creator... Subject: Hints of a Heroic Invasion] Attention all units, I have received rumors that those troublesome animals are at it again in hopes of foiling my plans. They must think of my brilliance as that of a fool! Even if they can obtain all the emblems and A ranks, I have some new tricks up my sleeves. A new set of challenges to delay their advances. They will need to scour those fourteen levels to find the many secret items and alternate routes. Not only that, there’s a new set of challenges for those levels ranging from score attacks, solo characters, sneaking without that troublesome chameleon, along with many more for my fights against them or against each other.
There’s some talk about that cat’s party finding different goal rings, but that’s complete nonsense if you ask me. And I’ve received some reports of those pests going into the Bonus Challenge Special Stages, what could they be doing there even when the Chaos Emeralds are not around?
This fight won’t be the same as what came before, let’s see if their skills can even come close to trivializing this new plan of mine!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 15540, 097988, Pikmin %} | Real-Time Strategy |
| {% ragamepic 28800, 097989, Pikmin [Subset - 404 No Blues Found] %} | Real-Time Strategy |
| {% ragamepic 28809, 098338, Pikmin [Subset - 6 Day Challenge] %} | Real-Time Strategy |
By: {% rauserpic SlashTangent %} and {% rauserpic Dennis1543 %}
1 Day Since Impact
My ship, the S.S. Dolphin, was struck by a meteor, and I was forced to make an emergency landing on this strange alien planet. I thought all hope was lost, but luckily I encountered these strange living plant-like creatures. I’ve decided to call them “Pikmin”. They seem responsive to my whistle, and I can throw them to attack enemies and interact with the environment. In larger numbers, they can tackle tasks even I would think were unfathomable, like returning my missing ship parts!
Unfortunately, this planet’s environment contains high levels of poisonous oxygen, and my life-support systems can only function for 30 days. I must recover my 30 ship parts and escape within 30 days. Failure is not an option!
Captain Olimar
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 29173, 094823, Rogue Ops %} | Stealth |
By: {% rauserpic Lilihierax %}
Dive into the shadowy world of Rogue Ops, where stealth is your best weapon and revenge is the ultimate goal! You’ll step into the boots of Nikki Connors, a former Green Beret whose life is turned upside down when her family is tragically taken from her. Fueled by vengeance, Nikki joins the covert organization Phoenix and becomes a lethal operative on a mission to dismantle the terrorist group Omega 19. As Nikki, you’ll sneak through high-security environments using an arsenal of gadgets and your own cunning to avoid detection. Do you have what it takes to become the ultimate Phoenix assassin?
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 25484, 096422, Turok: Evolution %} | First-Person Shooter |
By: {% rauserpic Bilalscape12 %}
After four successful games on the N64, Acclaim decided it was time for a revamp of the Turok franchise with Turok: Evolution. With 62 levels, 15 weapons, and dynamic gore this game is sure to be a bloody good time for any FPS fan. A prequel to the series, the game follows Tal'Set's journey through the Lost Lands as he struggles to embrace his destiny to become Turok, Son of Stone. The Slegs, a race of reptilian-like creatures led by Lord Tyrannus, are attempting to conquer the Lost Lands. Travel through jungles, ancient ruins, fortresses, and fly through the sky on the back of a pterosaur as you push back the invading forces!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 6850, 091288, Lost Kingdoms %} | Action-Adventure, Card Game |
By: {% rauserpic Falcus %}
Yo dawg, I heard you liked card games, so I added a card game into your action game so you can play cards whilst you fight monsters.
Follow as Katia embarks on a journey to find her father and uncover the mystery behind the Black Fog that devours everything, leaving nothing in its wake. Discover the power of the Runestone as you fight your way through hoards of monsters, relying on cards to summon monsters to fight for you in this action card game hybrid. Will you be able to save your kingdom of Argwyll, or will it be consumed by the Black Fog? With this achievement set, you can prove that you are capable of doing so, with a 5-Star rating achievement for every level, as well as collecting all cards. Gotta Find 'em All!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 25431, 098056, Chibi-Robo! %} | 3D Platforming, Adventure |
By: {% rauserpic DoctorV %}
Oh!
Hello, hello! I'm Telly, and this here is Chibi-Robo. Don't worry, he doesn't talk much. We're here to make the Sanderson family happy! With your help, we'll be able to finish cleaning and picking up trash around the house in no time! That's strange... There's also a bunch of toys walking around the house. Oh well.
Oh!
The Sandersons might need help with other things too. Let's help them however we can! Spread the happiness!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 8492, 092462, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem %} | Survival Horror |
By: {% rauserpic WilHiteWarrior %} and {% rauserpic BoomEX %}
Buckle up for a wild ride through time with Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem for the GameCube! This action-adventure throws you into the shoes of various characters across millennia, battling an ancient evil that’s none too keen on humanity. Brace yourself for sanity-bending effects that will mess with your perception and keep you guessing what’s real. Just don't blame the game if you start questioning your own sanity!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 9602, 081455, Super Smash Bros. Melee %} | Platform Fighting |
By: {% rauserpic TheJediSonic %}, {% rauserpic ThatAmericanSlacker %}, {% rauserpic lordpsycho %}, {% rauserpic Hexadigital %}, and {% rauserpic DarkyAndreas %}
Not only is it the best selling game on Gamecube, for some, it is THE reason to have a Gamecube. Even after three sequels, many players find themselves coming back to it. In fact, you might be playing it as we speak. There’s few games with the reputation and legacy of Super Smash Bros. Melee. Taking Smash 64 and turning it into a massive experience and party game powerhouse, offering an epic Adventure Mode, the start of Home Run Contest, the return of Break the Targets, and the premiere multiplayer experience on Gamecube, Super Smash Bros. Melee has not only outlived its home system, but even later games in its own series. I’d write something else here to sell you on Melee but let’s be honest: I don’t have to. You’ve booted up the game by now.
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 4325, 089020, Luigi's Mansion %} | Action-Adventure, Horror |
By: {% rauserpic Fridge %} and {% rauserpic DarkyAndreas %}
Where in the world is Mario? A really weird contest appeared and Luigi has just won a new mansion, but the flyer looks a whole lot different from this perpetual poltergeist party! Armed with a vacuum cleaner and a flashlight, Luigi has to come to his senses and capture all the ghastly residents to save Mario from the King of the Boos. Luigi's bravery is stronger than his fear, and he will overcome all sorts of challenges and puzzles to save his big bro. He'll also make sure to clean up all of the cold hard cash!
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| {% ragamepic 30151, 099455, ~Hack~ Luigi's Mansion Beta Restoration %} | Action-Adventure, Horror |
By: {% rauserpic dericobanjo %}
If you want to see the origins of Luigi's Mansion, consider giving the Beta Restoration hack a try! This hack is a 1 to 1 recreation of the playable beta shown at E3 2001, with all the models, visuals, music, and the iconic purple scare ghosts being present. A lot of the assets only part of the beta have been faithfully recreated, making this the most accurate way to take a look at a piece of video game history! And hey, for anyone partaking in the GameCube Rollout event, this will be a perfect one to check out given how short it is!
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| {% ragamepic 28374, 089082, ~Hack~ Luigi's Mansion: Sweet Home %} | Action-Adventure, Horror |
By: {% rauserpic dericobanjo %}
Now if you wanted more Luigi's Mansion but have it be a fresh experience, then Sweet Home is one to check out. Fans in that community often praise this as how a sequel or DLC would look like if it was made back on the GameCube, with interesting new room design and tons of challenges. It may also prove to be the challenge you are looking for if you are a fan of Luigi's Mansion, with an additional Nightmare mode to check out over the regular Standard mode. So what are you waiting for? Those ghosts aren't capturing themselves!
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| {% ragamepic 25483, 094820, Tube Slider: The Championship of Future Formula %} | Racing |
By: {% rauserpic snek2eater %}
Could you use some more F-Zero in your life? Well then buckle up, as we have a game that was originally pitched as one, by the developers of F-Zero: Maximum Velocity no less! In this high-speed futuristic racer, compete in a new sport named tube sliding, where you take your vehicle through enclosed tube-like race tracks in a variety of modes. During the races, you can steal energy from your opponents as well as finding pick-ups that provide energy or make you go fast. And speaking about going fast, beat every Grand Prix and a reward will be waiting for you: maximum speed. The achievement set will test your skills both at normal- and maximum speed, with a bunch of time trials waiting to be conquered. It's time to prove you are the very best at tube sliding!
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| {% ragamepic 25437, 093254, Darkened Skye %} | Action-Adventure |
By: {% rauserpic authorblues %}
Necroth's forces are threatening the Five Realms and robbing the world of Skittles®, and stealing the colors of the rainbow. I guess it's up to me, Skye, a kick-butt warrior hero adventurer goddess (okay, maybe I'm embellishing a bit), to figure out how to stop that weird loser. Oh yeah, and this demonic pipsqueak, Draak, came through a portal and is helping me on my journey, I guess.
Necroth stole the power of the Skittles® and redirected the rainbow to his realm to increase his power. But there are still some Skittles® left, for those who know where to look. They are the source of my magic power. Necroth doesn't know what's coming for him! (Unless he read the back of the box-- in that case, he'll be adequately prepared)
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| {% ragamepic 25451, 089984, Mario Party 5 %} | Party |
| {% ragamepic 30135, 099183, Mario Party 5 [Subset - Multi] %} | Party |
By: {% rauserpic s0uth %}
Mario Party has been a staple on Nintendo consoles ever since the Nintendo 64, and that’s no different with GameCube. Mario Party 5 expands on those games by adding new modes, new characters, new items, but still the same type of zany, wacky fun. Will you try your luck on each of the new boards first? Or perhaps defeat Bowser and his Koopa Kids in story mode? From a plethora of minigame modes to tank battles, this Mario Party game has it all. Do you have too many bad memories of losing friendships over Mario Party games over the years? Well now’s a good time to rekindle those friendships and work cooperatively together to complete the accompanying Multiplayer subset launching simultaneously at launch. Will you be skilled enough to master both of these sets, or perhaps you’ll need a bit of good luck on your side? Anything can happen in Mario Party 5!
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| {% ragamepic 1362, 099107, Baten Kaitos Origins %} | Turn-Based RPG, Collectible Card Game |
By: {% rauserpic Schengo %}
Listen to the voice in your head too! (Only if you are mentally stable)
In "Baten Kaitos Origins" players take on the role of Sagi, a young spirit who hears a mysterious voice in his head. Together with his companions, he embarks on an epic journey through a world full of intrigue, emotions and unforgettable characters.
The game impresses with its deep storyline and unique card-based combat system that requires strategic thinking and skillful resource management. Collect 655 Magnus cards, perform 101 special combos and fight your way to the top of the Colosseum. If you still haven't had enough, complete the absolutely horrible "Pac-Man" sidequest.
Baten Kaitos Origins remains a must-have for every JRPG fan, offering a rich story and deep, tactical gameplay that guarantees hours of fun
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| {% ragamepic 25460, 082274, Odama %} | Pinball, Real-Time Strategy |
By: {% rauserpic AfroRyan %}
Wake up, Kagetora-sama! You were screaming commands in your sleep! Are you really that eager to get back to war? I can relate; I have been dreaming of great conquests and achievements. While full of sorrow and hardship, I can feel in my very bones that we will triumph. With our giant Odama and your masterful commands, our army is sure to crush any in our way. I also saw many paths in my dreams...paths of mercy and paths of destruction. I saw many horses and bountiful harvests. I even saw into the future, where we recruit our decendents and they told me of many amazing inventions, like "Pinball," "Gamecube," and "microphones." I'm not sure what it all meant, and yet I was filled with nostalgia. I know our journey will be difficult and filled with strife. Sometimes our army may even refuse to listen to your commands, but I believe in you! Please master the Way of Ninten-do!
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| {% ragamepic 25444, 098641, Godzilla: Destroy all Monsters Melee %} | 3D Fighting |
By: {% rauserpic Bilalscape12 %}
Attention! Inhabitants of Earth,
We, the Vortaak, have seized control of your planet's monsters and will use them to rule over your world! Select your champion from a pool of 11 ferocious monsters. Take the offensive by fighting your way to our Mothership; but be warned, this adventure will require you to face 8 opponents including our ultimate monster, Mechagodzilla. Or take the defensive and try your best to survive against an endless wave of monsters. How many monsters will you defeat before you crumble beneath our superior intellect?
You may now return to reading about inferior Nintendo GameCube games... idiots.
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| {% ragamepic 30035, 098681, Beyblade: Super Tournament Battle %} | Action RPG, Arena Fighting |
By: {% rauserpic xClawz %}
Let 'em rip! Based on the hit series under the same name, Beyblade arrives on the Gamecube in this Action game with RPG elements. Create your own Beyblade and partake in a variety of tournaments to become the best Blader around. Knock them out of the ring, make them stop spinning, or break them with your Bit-Beast to gain points. Level up to get more hit points to take on tougher foes as well, and claim a variety of Bit-Beasts as your own. Using these Bit-Beasts in a tournament will also be one of the objectives of the achievement set, where you need to win a tournament with all of them. With a dosis of fanservice and a bunch of popular characters showing up, this may be a game to look out for.
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| {% ragamepic 3176, 088935, Resident Evil 2 %} | Survival Horror |
By: {% rauserpic shnick1980 %}
The 1998 Survival Horror classic Resident Evil 2 made its way to the GameCube in 2003. While somewhat disappointing that it was only a straight port, and not a full remake like what its prequel received, there is still much to appreciate about the GameCube release. It contains all of the content from the PlayStation DualShock release, playable at a higher resolution with better quality sound and FMVs. It’s also the only port besides the Nintendo 64 to fit both Leon and Claire’s scenarios onto a single disc, allowing you to more easily switch between scenarios as you wish. Another major quality of life change is the ability to skip nearly all in-game cutscenes, not just the FMVs like the other releases, which perhaps could make this port a speedrunner's dream. It might lack some of the exclusive content of the N64 and Dreamcast ports, but the GameCube version is still a very nice version of Resident Evil 2 to play.
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| {% ragamepic 4000, 082624, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door %} | Turn-Based RPG |
By: {% rauserpic ilikepie345 %} and {% rauserpic LogicalFallacy %}
Ahem! Today... I'm going to tell you the story of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Like any good story, it begins with a kidnapped princess and a hero venturing out to rescue her. But this is no simple tale. Dragons...pirates...ghosts and pro wrestlers... Over 100 unique enemies rest within these pages, with many treasures and secrets inside... Exciting combat with action commands that give weight to every battle... A colorful and distinct cast of characters team up with Mario to travel a myriad of unique locales in an attempt to stop powers untold... And how does it all come together? What IS behind the Thousand-Year Door? Well. You'll just have to find out for yourself, won't you? It's time to turn the page on a new adventure...
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| {% ragamepic 3154, 068589, Metroid Prime %} | Metroidvania, 3D Platforming |
By: {% rauserpic TheMysticalOne %} and {% rauserpic Ghal416 %}
Ever wonder what it would be like to be alone in a world whose civilization has fallen and vanished, armed with only your wits and tactics to survive? Become the best intergalactic bounty hunter in the cosmos, Samus Aran, and experience it for yourself! With scary insects, giant mandragoras, and space dragons lurking around every corner, it is by the skin of your trusty Power Suit that you will make it through. Gain and upgrade abilities to survive the harsh environment of Tallon IV, scanning your surroundings to gather information on the mysterious lore, terrain obstacles, and the creatures that stand in your way. Do you have what it takes to discover what happened to the once-thriving Chozo civilization and defeat what may become the greatest threat to both the planet and the galaxy at large!? Witness a true marvel of the 3D renaissance that has stood the test of time and continues to inspire. It is Metroid Prime for the GameCube, and it is here for your GC rollout!
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| {% ragamepic 25453, 094778, Mario Superstar Baseball %} | Sports - Baseball |
By: {% rauserpic Dennis1543 %}
Mario and friends take to the diamond to play America's favorite pastime: Baseball!
However, this is no ordinary baseball. Each of the 30+ playable characters have their own stats and abilities, and some characters even possess "Star Skills", allowing for special pitches and batting hits like Mario's Fireball or Yoshi's Egg Ball. You'll also find a "New Game+" style collection of campaign missions to complete for every character to try to unlock their full Superstar potential.
Complete with achievements for a full campaign mode, minigames, and more, immersive yourself into the Mario Superstar Baseball ecosystem. WE LOVE BASEBALL!!!
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| {% ragamepic 25493, 084674, Kururin Squash! %} | Puzzle |
By: {% rauserpic AuburnRDM %}
Ready for one more round of topsy turvey, twisty turny action? "Kururin Squash!" is the final release in Nintendo's wonderful little series, and the only non-handheld entry in the bunch. This time, there's 40 stages to carefully navigate through, collecting lots of coins along the way. Beat the game to unlock "Slippery Slip" mode, a fast paced race to the finish where you don't have to worry about Helirin's wings getting in the way; slip through tiny gaps to get faster times than previously thought possible! Beat that mode and you unlock yet another extra mode that changes your perspective to really mess with your muscle memory. Check in with the shop from time to time and cash in all those coins you've collected for more fun bonuses! And don't forget to check out the "Super Player" subset! Push yourself to the limit to get the best times possible and aim to be Super. It may be irritating, but stick with it and I'm sure you'll succeed!
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| {% ragamepic 28598, 089680, GT Cube %} | Racing Simulation |
By: {% rauserpic MGNS8M %}
GT Cube is the Japanese-exclusive sequel to GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing, and the first game in the series to stray away from handhelds to make its console debut. It was later re-released on Nintendo Wii and brought to the west in the process, but we are not there yet so let's instead see what GT Cube has to offer! You will race on ten tracks through a variety of championships, license tests, and of course the classic time trials. It features cel-shaded graphics, and is a nice blend between Arcade and Simulation racers. Given how the console was lacking in somewhat realistic drivers, this may just be the one you want to keep an eye out for!
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| {% ragamepic 3178, 089381, Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life %} | Life Simulation |
By: {% rauserpic Layton %}
Back to the farms we go in Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life! Your father's dream was to become a farmer and bought a farm at Forget-Me-Not Valley, but unfortunately never lived long enough to see his dream fulfilled. That's where you come in, with it now being your turn to learn about the art of farming. Learn about the variety of crops and lifestock that make up your farm, and become acquainted with the villagers, of which one may even become your soulmate to settle down with, as well as continuing your own lineage! Maybe excavation is something that takes your interest, or the many different recipes you can cook up? Whatever you chose to do, this is the perfect opportunity to take part in A Wonderful Life!
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| {% ragamepic 30053, 098731, Charlie's Angels %} | Action, Beat-Em-Up |
By: {% rauserpic WilHiteWarrior %}
Good morning, RAngels. How are my favourite three private investigators doing? Listen, I got another job for you. National monuments all across the world are disappearing, and I need you three to find out what happened to them. I will send you out to the beach in bikinis (very important), where you will start fighting anyone who object you in a beat 'em up environment. Punch and kick your way through various locations, and progress through by pressing switches or hacking into computers. Make sure to not lose lives, and knock the challenge up a notch when needed. The fate of these monuments are in your hands RAngels. Good luck!
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| {% ragamepic 25435, 094790, Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix %} | Rhythm |
By: {% rauserpic Amir96lx %} and {% rauserpic Mendil %}
Swings your arms from side to side, come on it's time to go, do the Mario! Take one step, and then again. Let's do the Mario, all together now!
The popular Dance Dance Revolution series returns, this time with music of our favourite plumber! With Waluigi attempting to steal the four wish-granting Music Keys but failing, the keys scatter across the kingdom. Now it's up to either Mario or Luigi to dance through the kingdom to recover them, dancing along a wide variety of remixes from Mario and Donkey Kong games, as well as popular songs such as the Turkish March from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka from Johan Strauss II. If the story mode wasn't enough for you, there are also some minigames to check out for high scores, utilizing classic DDR controls. Save the Mushroom Kingdom again with the power of dancing!
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| {% ragamepic 28263, 088957, Radirgy GeneriC %} | Shoot 'em Up, Bullet Hell |
By: {% rauserpic tomojin %}
Radirgy was initially released in the arcades, and is one of the most distinct-looking bullet-hell shoot 'em ups from the time with its cel-shaded graphical artstyle. It ended up being ported to Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, and of course the GameCube, with it being very close to getting localized. Sadly it did not leave the country of the rising sun, but fortunately that won't be an issue for us as it's perfectly playable without any knowledge of the language needed! There are a total of five stages to take on in either Arcade or Manpuku mode, with three different ships that all come with different speed settings and weapons. Dodge the bullets and chain combos to rescue your father and the medicine to your radio waves allergy from terrorists!