Call Me A Hero
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One of most thrilling parts in Lost Odyssey
Edit: Beaten and the exact picture XD
Edit: Beaten and the exact picture XD
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Favorite train stages? - The thrill of being on a moving train.
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Spiritwalker
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Lost Odyssey, FFVI, FFVII, VIII are the ones I remember. Especially VIII and the train hijacking.
From that one N64 star wars game
Ahhh yes right in the nostalgia
Priapus10101
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Convoy UT2k4
Not technically a train but idgaf.
I second that. Convoy was an amazing Assault mode map.
Rapscallion
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I'll echoe Paper Mario 2.
Probably my favorite chapter in the game, though the fighting arena comes close.
Just for the sake of mentioning it: The worst train level has to be "Radical Train" from Sonic 06. The level gives you ridiculous time limits matched with a pretty broken level.
Probably my favorite chapter in the game, though the fighting arena comes close.
Just for the sake of mentioning it: The worst train level has to be "Radical Train" from Sonic 06. The level gives you ridiculous time limits matched with a pretty broken level.
Rats Off To Ya
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Uncharted 2's train level is straight up my all-time favorite sequence in a shooter. It's just incredible. I'll probably buy the remaster just to play that part again.
TheLastCandle
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Came for train suplex, left happy.
Charge Man's stage in Mega Man 5 is one of my favorites.
I can't find a good screenshot, but here's the stage's music, which is pretty good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzEcd14fWFg
I can't find a good screenshot, but here's the stage's music, which is pretty good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzEcd14fWFg
soxinthebox
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Here I was thinking I'd pull out the deep cut and it's right there on the first page
From that one N64 star wars game
immortal-joe
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Echoing Uncharted 2. You even had to adjust your aiming to compensate for the train's movement. That was extremely well done.
Elfforkusu
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The train section in Skies of Arcadia is great. One of the first glimpses of greatness from that game.
One of the best train levels ever. This was so much fun to play in. The train was actually moving in the level.
This is the pinnacle of train level tps/fps game design so far, and by a wide margin. Probably one of the best levels of its kind ever. From the seamless background transitioning, the mix of platforming, set pieces (compartments dislodging, the helicopter boss fight, massive tunnel crash etc), shoot outs, the use of the train itself (inside, outside, through windows, along carriages, along the sides, it's dynamic movements and your aim constantly having to adapt etc), the pacing (going through the train during tropical conditions, transitioning to snowy mountains, through tunnels etc all in the same segment) and so on.
I remember replaying the Killzone 2 and Gears of War train segments after playing Uncharted 2's, and thinking they were not even in the same league.
Came to post this.. Such a cool level!
lucebuce12
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The train level from Crysis:Warhead is pretty good as well, since you can be constantly running back and forth, clearing enemies around you.
JinjoUnchained
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Don't know if it was said yet, but the train level from Captain Toad was really fun. Mainly due to the stealth in the game: you're ducking in and out the aisles, climbing on the roof, going in and out.
But all time? Definitely the train level from Thousand Year Door.
But all time? Definitely the train level from Thousand Year Door.
joecanada
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Final Fight (SNES)
Final Fantasy 3/6 (SNES)
Mario Kart 64:
Final Fight lol what a great game.. Look at the obvious Andre the giant clone and the names
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
Spirit Train stage from Smash 3DS! It's fun to play with friends.
I'm surprised that no one mention Final Fantasy 7 (Train and Train Graveyard. I know it's not big deal but yeah.) Also Trains from Super Mario 3D World.
I'm surprised that no one mention Final Fantasy 7 (Train and Train Graveyard. I know it's not big deal but yeah.) Also Trains from Super Mario 3D World.
Mario Kart 64:
Oh my god, that picture made me regress. I forgot about that stage? Is that in any other mario kart?
Mr Nash
square pies = communism
Came in looking for this. Was not disappointed. =)
bobawesome
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Paper Mario: TTYD
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Both immensely charming levels that make you want to tuck into a mug of hot cocoa, paperize, and get ready for adventure.
Ah, man, I miss good Paper Mario games. That was a fantastic part of a fantastic game. I'd be so happy if Nintendo ported it to the 3DS.
Caipirinha
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Broken Sword 1
Tomb Raider TLR
I loved the old Tomb Raiders and I hate the new ones
UC 2 technically the best I would say
From that one N64 star wars game
Jesus Christ did it really look that bad? Nostalgia is one of helluva drug.
Think it's in MK7 too. Technically it's a train stage because there's a train. Everyone had to stop at that crossing and it was a thing, but in the N64 days it was really all about when no one was around and you went exploring in that tunnel. No shortcuts to be found but you could try.
Pyramid head
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Off topic but man, that is beautiful. I really need to get this game.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
The engine used for this and Super Mario 3d World is has such nice lighting and seems great with curved surfaces. I don't know whether it's down to tessellation or simply high resolution models but all those cylinders and spheres are so damn smooth.
storafötter
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One of my favourites too. However I will say I hated the part where you were trying to catch the train and the falling platforms.
shotgunbob04
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Uncharted 2: The Thread.
One of the best train levels ever. This was so much fun to play in. The train was actually moving in the level.
Yup. This is one of the single most impressive accomplishments in the history of the medium, and most people don't even realize it because Naughty Dog made it look so damn natural and easy.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Uncharted 2 train stage sucks arse and is one of the most mechanically dull in the entire game serving only as a visual/tech show piece. Boourns.
seriously? one of the most impressive things in gaming ever? its good, but not that good, and its hampered by bad gameplay throughout the whole game
Magic Mushroom
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Well said. Another great example how dynamic the design in UC really is.
Magic Mushroom
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Nah. The gameplay is friggin great (and I generally don't even like most AAA games). There's not a single TPS as dynamic as this game, with quite a few combat encounters being wonderful little sadboxes, something the fourth game seems to build upon. Nate is such a versatile character and he has so many tools at his disposal that the combination of fairly open and vertical level design leads to wonderful cat and mouse scenarios with the AI.
The train level is ace, because they made that dynamic as well. You can jump in and out of the windows, move through the cars and climb on top op them, all the while dealing with adjusting your aim to the movement of the train and outside hazards. Of course it looks spectacular as well.
It's easily gaming's best train level.
This one from Metal Slug 2, and the one in Starfox 64 where you pursue the train and gradually take it apart was also very good.i like the one in metal slug 2
immortal-joe
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4 pages and no one mention this?
Thank you. the sense of speed here was exhilarating.
Oyashrio-Sama
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GoodCoffeeJoey
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The one in Vanquish is pretty spectacular looking.
Ok so it is a bit exaggerated but Naughty Dog actually had to "invent" a whole way for designing and coding in 3D since the train actually moves in its environment. Train level are otherwise the level moving and the train standing still.
Or so I have had it explained at least.
TheRedSnifit
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Star Fox 64
"STEP ON THE GAS! I CAN'T STOP IIIIIIIIIT!"
Paper Mario: TTYD
Loved this level.
