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Unique gamecube games a girl might like?

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sykoex

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I'm trying to think of a cool gamecube game to get for my girlfriend that she might like, preferrably one she hasn't really been exposed to yet. So far i'm thinking either animal crossing or donkey konga. I'd really appreciate any other ideas?
 
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Now that's what i'm talking about, super monkey ball is another great idea, keep em coming guys!
 
This is kind of funny, as it was just two days ago I bought my fiance a Gamcube with Pokemon Colusseum. Pokemon has been the one game that my fiance will play without complaint, she even got a GBASP for it.

Also, I may take flack for this but there's also the Harry Potter games if she's into that, my fiance was and she actually played through it with little help or incentive from me.

Just be careful though, it's been just two days and the GC I bought is already starting to accumulate stickers on it. :lol
 
Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat
Harvest Moon (Animal Crossing is better though.)
Wario Ware inc. (if she hasn't played the GBA/DS games)
 
Animal Crossing is the winner by a mile. Just be prepared to listen to the music (which admittedly rocks, at least for the first hundred hours or so) non-stop all day long. Probably all night long, too.
 
sykoex said:
I'm trying to think of a cool gamecube game to get for my girlfriend that she might like, preferrably one she hasn't really been exposed to yet. So far i'm thinking either animal crossing or donkey konga. I'd really appreciate any other ideas?
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Why don't you ask her?
 
My wife loved Animal Crossing. She also loves Super Monkey Ball. She will also watch me play certain games with enjoyment as well. She wouldn't let me play Metroid Prime without her being around as well as Resident Evil 4.
 
I know a lot of girls who like Soul Calibur 2, it is good for people just starting out with video games because they can button mash, and then grow into more complex moves.
 
segasonic said:
And Donkey Konga sucks, I hear Jungle Beat is better.
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From my experiences, less hardcore gamers way prefer Donkey Konga. Jungle Beat is just too weird a concept for most people.
 
Seeing as how my girlfriend is a non-gamer, I figured out precisely what games she finds attractive. First of all, Wind Waker- she really loved the world, the pacing and the combat. Being Japanese she remembered games like Dragon Quest and FF. After playing Wind Waker she couldn't figure out why people still play turn-based RPGs. She loved Tetra, because she's a strong central character, and she loved Link because he is simple and cute.

The next game, or series rather, that she holds so high above all else is Pikmin. This game just blew her mind. She couldn't wait to pick up her copy Pikmin 2 when it first launched in Japan. She got the soundtrack, the toys, the plush. Needless to say, she loves the game for its intuitive design and cute characters.

Thirdly, and most common among all of us with hos, is Animal Crossing. The idea that you CAN'T die and that there is no timer made this game extremely appealing to her. The world let her exlpore it at her own pace, and at the same time send letters and things to me.

Other games she really enjoyed and played to the end were Wario World*- extremely well balanced controls and level design. Very fun and easy-to-understand gameplay makes it very appealing for non-gamers. Kuru Kururin- One of the Cube's best in my opinion. She also played this to the very end. Something of a rarity. She loved Mario Party 4 & 5, as well as Mario Golf, because you can take your time and plan your strategy. Remember girls like games that have a lot of strategy and planning, but are also very intuitive. If you think about it, the games girls like are probably the best designed. Guys can sacrifice a lot just because they like the game's theme (GTA, HALO).

*Seriously, give her Wario World. She will love it. I think a lot of people crap on the game's difficulty, or lack thereof, but it is hands down one of the most satisfying platformers out. Trust me, there's no BS'ing girls with gimmicky themes. They just want the best gameplay, the best design and the best controls.
 
From my experience:

Zelda series
Pimin series
Super Monkey Ball series
Donkey Konga
DK Jungle Beat
Beyond Good & Evil
Animal Crossing
Mario Golf
Mario Tennis
Mario Kart
Mario Party
Puyo Pop Fever
Harvest Moon
Luigi's Mansion
Pacman World 2 / Pacman Vs
Super Mario Sunshine
Rayman 3
Super Smash Bros. Melle
The Hobbit
Wario Ware

All good bets, spanning a variety of genres.
 
My friend's girlfriend who normally, sucks, and doesn't play much video games adores Pikmin. She is also a fan of Super Smash Brothers Melee.
 
My GF's Fav. GCN games-

Super Monkey Ball 1 & 2
Mario Kart
Donkey Konga
Wario Ware
Ribbit King
RE0 (go figure)
 
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year door... My fiance thought the dialog was funny. Super Monkey Ball 1 or 2... It's freakin' monkeys in balls! Donkey Konga... Only if she has great coordination. And any sort of gameshow like Wheel or Fortune or Jeopardy... Hey, chicks love gameshows!
 
I think Luigi's Mansion is an understated one, here. It's cheap, easy and fun. My girlfriend likes playing games with me, so maybe some cooperative games? She played Timesplitters 2 with me and I just got Future Perfect yesterday, which we're already halfway through. She also loved Four Swords Adventures, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, and Crystal Chronicles. And get Jungle Beat, if not for her, then to help its abysmal sales.
 
Girls love puzzle games for some reason, I'm not sure why as so many involve rotating objects and men are supposed to be better at that, but they do. So if you can find it, maybe pick up Puyo Pop Fever.
 
My little sister (19) got a Gamecube this last Christmas, and she's heavily into adventure and RPG type games. My parents got her the Mario Kart bundle as well as Wind Waker and a Harry Potter game. I got her Eternal Darkness, Beyond Good & Evil, and Skies of Arcadia Legends. I think I got her something else too... Animal Crossing maybe? She seemed pretty happy with the whole lot.
 
My friends girlfriend got into games because of Pikmin. She played all the way through both Pikmin 1 and 2. Twice. I think it's the whole motherly instict thing.
 
Animal Crossing.
Harvest Moon.

Either one of the above she should enjoy,
or the Wind Waker.

I bought Pikmin for my G/F but she didn't take to it.
I'd go with either A.C. or Harvest Moon.
 
Half the "kiddie" GC library appeals to women.

Animal Crossing is the top choice, I think, but The Sims games would all be great choices too.
 
Wario Ware is relatively cheap, insanely fun even in single player, and then it has fantastic multiplayer. It has turtle stacking. That's all it even needs.
 
I'm basing this off my wife's tastes, but here goes:

-Animal Crossing
-Harvest Moon
-Puyo Pop
-Mario Party 4, 5, 6
-Mario Golf
-Mario Tennis (BIG WINNER HERE)
-Pikmin 2
-Paper Mario 2
-The Wind Waker
-Super Mario Sunshine
-Super Monkey Ball 1&2
-Donkey Konga
-Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
 
[2005 gratuitiously positive comment at Nintendo]

I must say that this thread make me realise that MANY Nintendo games can appeal to anyone, young or old, gamer or not, man or woman.

[/2005 gratuitiously positive comment at Nintendo]
 
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