I remember way back in 2004 when my mom bought me the Nintendo Gamecube for Valentine’s Day. I was so excited, however I don’t remember ever actually wanting the Gamecube but that’s not important.
The first game she bought me was Super Mario Sunshine. I remember popping this game in and being so in awe of the graphics as well as the controls. Mario’s design was so gorgeous. I believed it meshed well with the whole island scenery of Delfino, the in game island. The controller shape was also really weird as well as amazing. I always thought it was shaped like two peanuts leaning against each other. Although, back then, my hands were smaller, my hands seem to comfortably rest on the huge gray bumper pads in the back. This controller design may not have aged well, but I do believe it’s one of the top most recognizable controller designs as of now.
The next game I received was Kirby Air Ride. This game was a staple in my childhood and I still play this game to this day. Back in the day, my cousins and I would play the City Trial mode which I believe, may have been an early battle royale type of mode. We would upgrade our kirby’s and their vehicles and we would play each and every mini game until we got to the “VS King Dede” minigame. Once we got to this minigame, we would replay it over and over, trying to beat King Dede (while also never succeeding) as our grandmother would watch us strategize and work together.
Lastly, my favorite being Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. I first was exposed to this game at a friend’s house. I remember she had it and she didn’t really enjoy it, so she let me have it (without her parent’s permission) I remember starting it up and loving how energetic the title screen was. It started with a nice, rock intro that really got you into the vibe of the game. The game starts off with the selection of Sonic’s Hero story or Shadow’s Dark story, who was first introduced in this game. I always chose Hero story as I loved playing as Sonic. Back then, I didn’t have a memory card so I would always try to play for as long as I could without turning off the console but sometimes my mom would always turn off the console while I was at school. It didn’t make me upset as it allowed me to replay the Hero story mode from the beginning. I eventually learned the game so well, I could dodge enemies before they spawned.
I’ve had many games on the Nintendo Gamecube. I wish I never sold my old one as it contained a lot of my history such as when my little cousin threw it down the stairs or when I accidentally spilled juice on one of the controllers. Even having a Gamecube now bring some so much nostalgia. Nintendo really hit out the park with this game system and they only keep getting better. I can’t wait to see what future Nintendo game systems will be a staple in my adulthood.
Amor♥Deion 