Alright, here we go. Let’s dive into this jumble of Capcom and Nintendo history—it’s a bit of a whirlwind, but follow with me. Ready?
Capcom, you know, they’ve been hanging out with Nintendo since way back in the NES days. Who would’ve thought? They threw in everything from Disney collaborations to gaming icons like Mega Man and Bionic Commando. But things got kinda bumpy when PlayStation showed up, stealing away some of Capcom’s gems. Sigh, those were the console wars for you!
Let’s get real about some games. So, Mega Man 3. If you’re picking a favorite, you’d probably land on this one, right? With those intricate boss designs and the introduction of Rush, Mega Man’s robo-dog. An epic sidekick with tricks up his sleeve—more like paws, really.
Then there’s Gargoyle’s Quest 2 on Game Boy. Ever heard of it? Caught somewhere secluded in Japan, it’s like playing a mash-up of RPGs and 2D platformers. It’s got Firebrand going wild with fire breath—kind of nuts but in a good way.
And how about Street Fighter 2 on SNES? Totally lit up the fighting game scene! You didn’t even need someone to battle next to you to enjoy it. Seriously, who didn’t try to master Chun-Li’s high-spinning kicks at some point?
Resident Evil 2 on N64, an eerie intro to survival horror. Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield creeping through Raccoon City? Feels. I mean, more terror but still, no shortage of feelings.
Oh, and Capcom actually got their hands on Zelda with Oracle of Ages/Seasons. Those were quite the duo on Game Boy Color, each with its own quirky gameplay mechanics—time and seasons. You’d buy one and then, boom, discover a whole new side when you get the other.
The Minish Cap, an adorable yet ambitious adventure on GBA. Link shrinks down and sees Hyrule in a brand new light. It’s all thanks to this talking hat, Ezlo—seriously goofy but it worked.
Resident Evil 4 shook everything up on GameCube, didn’t it? Leon was back, blasting through a mysterious European village. Totally groundbreaking. The environments were interactive in a way that was fresh, you know? Even customizable weapons came into play!
Phoenix Wright brought a whole courtroom drama vibe on the DS. Ace Attorney is a must-play if you fancy unraveling mysteries with zany characters—I mean, “Objection!” has never been so much fun.
Okami on Wii? Picture wolf Link but with a Japanese folklore twist—motion controls even made painting constellations into a zen experience. It was almost like meditation but with battles to keep you on edge.
And then, we’ve got Resident Evil: Revelations on 3DS. Jill Valentine on a ship full of mutants, shooting and terrifying as she used to. The 3D was cool-ish, albeit a bit gimmicky at times. But who doesn’t love a bit of horror on the go?
So, yeah, Capcom and Nintendo—it’s been a wild ride, with gems scattered across platforms and eras. Games that have, in their own chaotic and sometimes bizarre ways, left an indelible mark. Fun times, folks.
