Talk:Gargoyle's Quest II

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http://www.nesfiles.com/NES/Gargoyles_Quest/Gargoyles_Quest.pdf
http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds-eshop/gargoyles_quest_ii_the_demon_darkness_nes
http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu-eshop/gargoyles_quest_ii_the_demon_darkness_nes
http://www.ign.com/top-100-nes-games/63.html
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/reviewmini/39063/gargoyles-quest-ii-the-demon-darkness-wii-u-vc-review-mini
https://www.engadget.com/2007/12/06/virtually-overlooked-gargoyles-quest-ii/
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/gng/gng4.htm
http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/r8v4V3W_bTJdzCUazbA0bcILJ9aL2839
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/gargoyles-quest/ (This dude reviewed the re-release on the Game Boy, mistakenly thinking it was the original game.)

Where it is said it's a "prequel"? I don't see any official data saying that. Can someone point the place where that info is stated at least? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.52.150.234 (talk) 22:54, 19 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There is never any direct mention that it is a prequel from an official source; however, in the first Gargoyle's Quest, it is said that King Breager was defeated by the Red Blaze on a previous occasion. In Gargoyle's Quest 2, it is learned that Firebrand fulfills the legend of the Red Blaze and that his legend will be passed down through the generations. Also, the end of Gargoyle's Quest 2 states the Human World is "under construction," and it is supposed another Firebrand is on a mission in the Human World when he returns in the first Gargoyle's Quest. Anyway, it is still supposition, and the games have so little dialogue and background it is hard to make any definitive claims regarding chronology (the awful localizations don't help much either!). If someone would like to remove the "prequel" statement in the introduction then, by all means, feel free.Jimfox (talk) 06:51, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not sure who changed the title within the first paragraph. The original Japanese version of the game may not have had "The Demon Darkness" subtitle, but the English version did. It is very clearly seen on the game's opening screen. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.190.210.27 (talk) 16:35, 24 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I have also verified the above statement. The English title is "Gargoyle's Quest II: The Demon Darkness". — Preceding unsigned comment added by MTPrower (talk • contribs) 22:47, 17 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

The Game as a Primary Source

So get this, I did extensive research into whether or not video games can be used as sources for their own Wikipedia article(s), and I found out that in certain rare situations, it is actually encouraged! In the article "Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Writing about fiction," it is currently said that "The approach is to describe the subject matter from the perspective of the real world, in which the work of fiction and its publication are embedded. It necessitates the use of both primary and secondary information." I interpret that to mean that for writing about a fictional world, primary sources are needed for a change, rather than just secondary ones. As such, I cited in MLA format the primary source of the game for half of the Plot section. I went back and played the game myself today in order to get the information directly from the game. Because the game is acquirable, emulatable, and watchable on YouTube, it is a verifiable source which I think is enough to justify using it. Please do not remove the primary source from the Plot section of the article without first leaving an argument here as to why you did so. If someone else removes the source, put it back. Thank you.--UnderCloud (talk) 05:52, 18 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@UnderCloud:: Yes, using the video game as a source is OK especially for the plot. It is best to cite specific quotes from the game. See how it is done on the Final Fantasy X page, for example. TarkusAB 12:49, 18 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]