I'm hearing that Blues brothers 2000 for the N64 (which isn't that bad) was a rental only. Mine has a clear blockbuster label over the actual label to protect it. Did anyone buy this in the store (considering you bought it all), or was it really rental only (ala Indiana Jones)?
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Blues Brothers 2000 (N64)- Rental Only?
Started by King Atari, Jul 13 2003 8:08 PM
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Posted Sun Jul 13, 2003 8:08 PM
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Posted Sun Jul 13, 2003 10:07 PM
Well, I saw Blues Brothers 2000 on retail shelves (Eb, I think). Most Blockbusters put those labels on their rental carts, no matter the title. That is not an indication of it being rental-only.
And Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine wasn't rental-only, since you could purchase it at the time of release from LucasArts themselves. Still makes it a non-retail release, just not rental-only.
And Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine wasn't rental-only, since you could purchase it at the time of release from LucasArts themselves. Still makes it a non-retail release, just not rental-only.
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Posted Sun Jul 13, 2003 10:10 PM
I'm almost positive you could buy this in stores. The only rental-only games for the N64 I remember are Clayfighter 63 1/3: Sculpter's Cut and Beast Wars: Transmetals(which I believe became available for retail purchase later on).
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Posted Sun Jul 13, 2003 10:15 PM
As discussed elsewhere, I know that Razor Freestyle Scooter and NFL Blitz - Special Edition were rental-only.
Not sure what others.
Not sure what others.
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Posted Sun Jul 13, 2003 10:21 PM
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Most Blockbusters put those labels on their rental carts, no matter the title. That is not an indication of it being rental-only.
I wasn't using that as indicator that it was rental only, just that I knew for sure mine was a rental.
I want to pick up Indy, seems like a pretty cool game.
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Posted Mon Jul 14, 2003 12:07 AM
[quote name='King Atari][quote=KingAtari]I want to pick up Indy' date=' seems like a pretty cool game.[/quote']
It is pretty good. Basically, it's the "Tomb Raider" that the N64 never got. If you find Tomb Raider frustrating, you'll find IJatIM to be much the same. Things like "z-targeting" fix some of the problems with the TR-like nature of IJatIM, but doesn't help with things like problematic camera angles and difficult jumps.
Anyway, it's well worth seeking out as it had a relatively low print run for such a high-profile liscense and, as I stated, it is a pretty good game to boot.
It is pretty good. Basically, it's the "Tomb Raider" that the N64 never got. If you find Tomb Raider frustrating, you'll find IJatIM to be much the same. Things like "z-targeting" fix some of the problems with the TR-like nature of IJatIM, but doesn't help with things like problematic camera angles and difficult jumps.
Anyway, it's well worth seeking out as it had a relatively low print run for such a high-profile liscense and, as I stated, it is a pretty good game to boot.
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Posted Mon Jul 14, 2003 8:23 AM
Still waiting for my BB to put it up for sale...
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Posted Mon Jul 14, 2003 11:11 AM
Rhindle The Red][quote=King Atari][quote=KingAtari]I want to pick up Indy, on seems like a pretty cool game.[/quote, said:
It is pretty good. Basically, it's the "Tomb Raider" that the N64 never got. If you find Tomb Raider frustrating, you'll find IJatIM to be much the same. Things like "z-targeting" fix some of the problems with the TR-like nature of IJatIM, but doesn't help with things like problematic camera angles and difficult jumps.
Anyway, it's well worth seeking out as it had a relatively low print run for such a high-profile liscense and, as I stated, it is a pretty good game to boot.
Anyway, it's well worth seeking out as it had a relatively low print run for such a high-profile liscense and, as I stated, it is a pretty good game to boot.
I've become so addicted to Tomb Raider within the last month or so, I have to get Indy. I've never seen it at Funco, though. The price would probably be too high, anyways.
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Yes, the Indy game for N64 is a very good choice (if you are into Tomb Raider type games). I think it supports enhanced resolution with the expansion pack.
About the Blues Brothers game, I found it to be a average game with a very generic feel. It has a graphical look similar to Space Station Silicon Valley, Tom and Jerry Fists of Furry and Milo's Astro Lanes. It's not a horrible game, but it's not great either. A rental for sure.
About the Blues Brothers game, I found it to be a average game with a very generic feel. It has a graphical look similar to Space Station Silicon Valley, Tom and Jerry Fists of Furry and Milo's Astro Lanes. It's not a horrible game, but it's not great either. A rental for sure.
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Posted Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:23 AM
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I think it supports enhanced resolution with the expansion pack.
Argg! Expansion Pack...$15...yesterday...not enough money...ahhh!
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