MOO 1... on Gameboy Advance?

[Tattila the Hun]

Now, I heard that CIV3 is being converted into the Nokia N-Gage handheld. I'm not sure if it would work all that well, being somewhat complex to use, and complex graphically.
But that got me thinking. Would it be possible to effectively play the original Master of Orion on something like GBA? (I pick GBA as an example because it has only 6 button plus the d-pad. I'd imagine, the more buttons, the more effective the controlling is, after one learns the shortcuts and such.) It was still designed for mouse, though you could play it without. (Did any of you play MOO without mouse?) Joypad controlled PS conversions have been a little cumbersome... Like the Command and Conquers and SimCities.

I believe GBA is graphically capable of displaying MOO, as are most multimedia cellphones currently on the market.

Would such a game be good on a handheld? Would it find it's players? Would you buy the original MOO for your handheld device, be it a phone or whatever? Is it good enough game for present gaming generation? (Or is the current gaming ceneration good enough for MOO.)

Would they make a buck with it?

[vmxa1]

It should be fine for GBA, didn't they get Heroes I on one of those handhelds? I am not sure if it would sell or not. The graphics are not a problem, that is for sure.

I think the issue is will the Gen X types care for that type of game.

[Dunnagan]

try this GBA game.

Now I do not own a GBA personally, I just don't see myself lugging one around. One of my good friends has one, however, and brought to my attention that an old NES classic 'River City Ransom' was redone and is available for GBA.

So since yesterday was the guy's birthday, I picked the game up for him, knowing it would be the best. I encourage you all to try this game, it's perfect for when you need a break from the strategy genre. There's plenty of original maneuvers to learn/purchase, and plenty of malls to explore. While it's basically a side-scrolling fighter, you can go back and explore River City, giving the game an original feel. There's quite a few different food shops; you can even purchase different shoes, some that increase your kick and jump ability.


There are even moments in the game where you must emphasize strategic thinking on a small scale. The bosses are unique and original, also. It almost feels theraputic to toss a baseball from a running start and whack a guy running full speed at you, knocking him down; making him vulnerable to be picked up and tossed, or used as a weapon against his own comrades. Definately a "must play" by all means!

[Tattila the Hun]

A redone? So it has sample-based music and all that?

(I happen to like the NES sound...)

[Dunnagan]

Originally posted by Tattila the Hun
A redone? So it has sample-based music and all that?

(I happen to like the NES sound...)

nod, the sound is the same, just improved. lots of new things to do in-game I've noticed also, including your allies AI behavior, whether they fight with weapons or not, the distance they walk from you, etc. Supposedly if you beat the game, an option unlocks to where you can change the actual game physics.

2v2 PvP matches would be fun, and I think theres an emu with a network option $$$