NGC Magazine Issue 75

Xmas 2002
Release Date: 29 Nov 2002
Pages: 116
Editor: Jes Bickham

Introduction

The Gamecube’s first Christmas in the UK brought with it the latest of the Mario Party games. The fourth edition wasn't received too well and only scored 68%, with Steve Jaratt concluding that the game wasn't too much of a departure from previous versions although it was missing some important elements.

In the news this month they looked at some of Nintendo's potential innovations as well as the first confirmation that Nintendo would be releasing a follow up to the Gamecube. They also asked the question if Mario Sunshine was a failure as it had already slipped from top spot in the charts. There was also plenty of news about The Wind Waker as they managed to get a playtest of the almost finished game. Metroid was also only a month away, so there was plenty more to report on that.

There were plenty of other games reviewed this issue, although not too many great ones. The highest scoring Gamecube game was Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, scoring 85%. FIFA ‘03 scored 83% and Tiger Woods PGA tour 2003 got 82%. Cover game from a few months ago Star Wars: The Clone Wars disappointed, with only 72%. The GBA fared better with Street Fighter Alpha the game of the month with 91% and the top down version of Tony Hawk's 4 getting 82%.

The final third of Mario Sunshine was tipped this month as they covered all the blue coins over the course of ten fact filled pages. In the compendium at the back of the mag they spoke to N64/NGC Alumni Mark Green, who was now Nintendo Europe's Online Editor.

Articles

Previews

Metroid Prime
Anticipation Rating: 5
Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc
Anticipation Rating: 4
Big MUtha Truckers
Anticipation Rating: 3
1080 Avalanche
Anticipation Rating: 4
The Legend of Zelda
Anticipation Rating: 5
Hitman 2 Silent Assassin
Anticipation Rating: 4
ATV 2
Anticipation Rating: -

Reviews

Mario Party 4
Author: Steve Jarratt
Country: Uk
Score: 68
James Bond 007 Nightfire
Author: Jes Bickham
Country: UK
Score: 72
Wreckless the Yakuza Missions
Author: Jes Bickham
Country: UK
Score: 51
Mystic Heroes
Author: Jes Bickham
Country: UK
Score: 71
Jedi Knight II
Author: Geraint Evans
Country: UK
Score: 67
Xmen: Next Dimension
Author: Tom Mayo
Country: UK
Score: 55
Tiger Woods Pga Tour 2003
Author: Martin Kitts
Country: UK
Score: 82
NHL 2003
Author: -
Country: UK
Score: 64
Knockout Kings 2003
Author: -
Country: UK
Score: 79
Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly
Author: Martin Kitts
Country: UK
Score: 40
Mat Hoffmans Pro BMX 2
Author: Geraint Evans
Country: UK
Score: 70
Hot Wheels Veloxity X
Author: Geraint Evans
Country: UK
Score: 45
Fifa 2003
Author: Geraint Evans
Country: UK
Score: 83
Star Wars the Clone Wars
Author: Geraint Evans
Country: UK
Score: 71
Scooby Doo! Night of 100 Frights
Author: -
Country: UK
Score: 36
NBA LIve 2003
Author: -
Country: UK
Score: 70
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Author: Mark Wallbank
Country: UK
Score: 85
The Scorpion King
Country: UK
Score: 30
Crash Bandicoot The Wrath of Cortex
Country: UK
Score: 40
Big Air Freestyle
Author: Geraint Evans
Country: UK
Score: 28
Medal of Honor Frontline
Author: Jes Bickham
Country: UK
Score: 74
Street Fighter Alpha 3
Country: UK
Score: 91
Driver 2 Advance
Country: UK
Score: 49
Tomb Raider the Prophecy
Country: UK
Score: 43
Speedball 2
Country: UK
Score: 55
Reign of Fire
Country: UK
Score: 58
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Country: UK
Score: 82
Blood Rayne
Author: Martin Kitts
Country: USA
Score: 70

How To

Find all the vlue coins in Super Mario Sunshine

Staff

Jes Bickham Editor
Martin Kitts Reviews Editor
Dan Geary Production Editor
Justin Webb Art Editor
Paul Edwards Deputy Art Editor
Geraint Evans News Editor