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Minuteman 27th Post
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"Greatest rivals?"
, posted Thu 20 Nov 16:58
Not sure if this have been brought up before, but as I was playing MvC2 today I relaized how long I've been playing not just video games, but playing as Ken/Ryu in Capcom games.
Anyway, I was wondering what some people think is the greatest rivalry in any genre of gaming? Those characters that time and time again face off w/ one another in battle.
quote: Not sure if this have been brought up before, but as I was playing MvC2 today I relaized how long I've been playing not just video games, but playing as Ken/Ryu in Capcom games.
Anyway, I was wondering what some people think is the greatest rivalry in any genre of gaming? Those characters that time and time again face off w/ one another in battle.
That's one thing that a lot of American fiction lacks-- good rival relationships. And it's one of the things I love about Japanese fiction. I'd much rather learn more about the relationships my heroes have with their rivals more then the struggle between the hero and the villain.
When you develop a good rival, and a good connection between him and the hero, sometimes the fight between the hero and the rival is much more exciting then the battle with the villain. It is certainly true with the examples I named previously.
quote: Anyway, I was wondering what some people think is the greatest rivalry in any genre of gaming? Those characters that time and time again face off w/ one another in battle.
Dante/Magma Spider. More action game developers need to realize that action games are far better if the bosses are actual rivals for the hero, like the Magma Spider or Nero Angelo, rather than just a cool design that you only see for five minutes before it dies and goes away. That Magma Spider was a tough, tenacious little bastard and every one of his death wails was like a warm slice of Christmas Morning.
OmegaDog
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"Re(2):Greatest rivals?"
, posted Thu 20 Nov 17:27
quote:The best rivals, are rivals that are not exactly enemies. Or more like quasi enemies. My favorites are:
That's one thing that a lot of American fiction lacks-- good rival relationships. And it's one of the things I love about Japanese fiction. I'd much rather learn more about the relationships my heroes have with their rivals more then the struggle between the hero and the villain.
When you develop a good rival, and a good connection between him and the hero, sometimes the fight between the hero and the rival is much more exciting then the battle with the villain. It is certainly true with the examples I named previously.
While not examples directly from video games, it's still worth mentioning:
Batman and Catwoman.
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Bootation
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"Re(3):Greatest rivals?"
, posted Thu 20 Nov 18:08
quote: The best rivals, are rivals that are not exactly enemies. Or more like quasi enemies. My favorites are:
That's one thing that a lot of American fiction lacks-- good rival relationships. And it's one of the things I love about Japanese fiction. I'd much rather learn more about the relationships my heroes have with their rivals more then the struggle between the hero and the villain.
When you develop a good rival, and a good connection between him and the hero, sometimes the fight between the hero and the rival is much more exciting then the battle with the villain. It is certainly true with the examples I named previously.
While not examples directly from video games, it's still worth mentioning:
Batman and Catwoman.
Kyo and Iori are the greatest example of Gay love/Rivals that i can think of.
quote: Kyo and Iori are the greatest example of Gay love/Rivals that i can think of.
Hrm, when such intense rivalries exists, there is always the danger of an underlying sexual tension between the two opponents.
But if you really want to see a gay lust/hate/love relationship-- just check out Joker and Batman's relationship. An entire psychology book could be written on that thing. Which just makes the two characters that more interesting. I personally think Bruce Wayne may have some subconscious homosexual tendencies or something because he keeps hiring young men as sidekicks. I mean, I'm not saying he does bad things to his sidekicks, but still...
, posted Thu 20 Nov 21:18:
Another set of rivals I'd completely forgotten to mention:
Rockman/Megaman and Forte/Bass.
Yeah, the rivalry is relatively new -- but it's still an interesting one regardless. Despite Forte/Bass wanting Rockman/Megaman's life, Capcom has put them in a few situations where they can be fighting side-by-side (the arcade games), or they at least fight the same enemies (Rockman & Forte / Megaman & Bass).
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[this message was edited by OmegaDog on Thu 20 Nov 21:23]
riskbreaker 222th Post
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"Re(6):Greatest rivals?"
, posted Thu 20 Nov 21:28
Naruto and Sasuke are my two picks for greatest rivals.
Burning Ranger
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"Re(7):Greatest rivals?"
, posted Thu 20 Nov 21:37
quote: Naruto and Sasuke are my two picks for greatest rivals.
A-ko and B-ko. McDonalds and Burger King and Wendys and Whataburger.
Advanced Cyborg E. Branger AKA Burning Ranger "Never underestimate the predictabilty of stupidity." -Vinnie Jones from SNATCH
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Freeter
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"Re(1):Greatest rivals?"
, posted Thu 20 Nov 22:28
Dan/Anyone
Ammadeau
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"Re(2):Greatest rivals?"
, posted Fri 21 Nov 09:25
Me/Law the law won
quote:mmmmm hey what are your opinions on Project A-ko?
C-ko is the scariest anime character ever invented. Her mouth and eyes somehow constitute 125% of her face.
Satoshi_Miwa
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"Re(2):Greatest rivals?"
, posted Fri 21 Nov 09:48
Well..I'm partial to Terry/Geese, just cause Geese just can't seem to stay dead.
quote: mmmmm hey what are your opinions on Project A-ko?
One of my favorite comedy animes, and I pick up new injokes everytime I watch it. Amma is right, though, that C-ko is the scariest character in all of anime...:P
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Burning Ranger
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"Re(2):Greatest rivals?"
, posted Fri 21 Nov 22:17
quote: A-ko and B-ko mmmmm hey what are your opinions on Project A-ko?
Project A-ko is one of my favorite Anime movies ever. In fact, it was one of the first anime movies I watched and first one I ever owned. I love it! Hell, just talking about it makes me want to watch it again. *goes to get his remastered Project A-ko DVD*
Advanced Cyborg E. Branger AKA Burning Ranger "Never underestimate the predictabilty of stupidity." -Vinnie Jones from SNATCH
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