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tD77
07/09/08, 03:12 PM
Games that you've played that didn't quite breakthrough or feel more deserving of gameplay.

My pick: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

I wouldn't say it failed as it is a Castlevania game, but the depth and surprisingly good 2-D graphics for a game made for the PS1 make it a great play.

DaveFeelsRight
07/09/08, 03:17 PM
overlord

Until The Bombs
07/09/08, 03:20 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/83/Blast_Corps_Coverart.png

Neo Cassady
07/09/08, 03:33 PM
Dk64

Vincewithouthee
07/09/08, 03:39 PM
I wouldn't really say underrated, it's more so underappreciated and needs to be known more by people cause it's so fucking good. And one of my favorite games.

Zone of the Enders: 2nd Runner

Kif
07/09/08, 03:53 PM
How is SotN underrated? It's arguably the most popular Castlevania game of all time.

From: Skulls
07/09/08, 03:55 PM
http://i34.tinypic.com/rixh5e.gif

Kif
07/09/08, 03:57 PM
Anyway

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2a/Ristar_cover_EU.jpg

Awesome levels, great music considering it's on Mega Drive, and really fun gameplay. Shame Sonic Team had to run Sonic into the ground before this series could get kicked off.

BrokenMirror
07/09/08, 04:01 PM
Second Sight. That game was bloody awesome. Yeah the controls were a little clunky, but in terms of storytelling and atmosphere, that game was tremendous. Completed it like three times.

Vincewithouthee
07/09/08, 04:07 PM
Ristar was the shit. I'm about to play it again to bring back some memories. It's fun as hell too.

Kif
07/09/08, 04:11 PM
Ristar was the shit. I'm about to play it again to bring back some memories. It's fun as hell too.
Hell yeah it was man. I loved the music level. Every time you delivered a metronome the music would build up more.

tD77
07/09/08, 04:22 PM
How is SotN underrated? It's arguably the most popular Castlevania game of all time.

Hmm, well I was basing my opinion off of its rarity nowadays and I didn't catch to see much marketing or praise for it back in the day (given I was much younger). I didn't really follow the series after SotN and assumed the games were more successful. It's still a lost treasure in today's gaming world.

Another mention: Jet Moto 2

buysoap
07/09/08, 04:27 PM
http://www.gamershell.com/static/boxart/large/2449.jpg

Kif
07/09/08, 04:34 PM
Hmm, well I was basing my opinion off of its rarity nowadays and I didn't catch to see much marketing or praise for it back in the day (given I was much younger). I didn't really follow the series after SotN and assumed the games were more successful. It's still a lost treasure in today's gaming world.

Another mention: Jet Moto 2
It's on XBLA and PSN to download, I'd hardly call it rare. I think the 3D Castlevanias that came after it really helped make it popular, since the 3D games sucked ass apparently (I have no idea, never owned a N64). As for the games now, I guess they are popular. I think people just accept new Castlevania games since they are all pretty much the same now. Every 2D Castlevania game that came out after SotN is based on the gameplay of SotN, so I think it's pretty big haha.

Mirrorsandfevers
07/09/08, 05:52 PM
Pikmin

yutsmcgee
07/09/08, 05:55 PM
Madden

fantasma
07/09/08, 06:25 PM
Obiwan

sputniksignals
07/09/08, 06:29 PM
How is SotN underrated? It's arguably the most popular Castlevania game of all time.

I came in here to say this.

williek311
07/09/08, 06:35 PM
Games that you've played that didn't quite breakthrough or feel more deserving of gameplay.

My pick: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

I wouldn't say it failed as it is a Castlevania game, but the depth and surprisingly good 2-D graphics for a game made for the PS1 make it a great play.
That game makes just about every top 50 games of all-time list.

industrialbelt
07/09/08, 06:46 PM
jet force gemini

Brokenhill
07/09/08, 06:49 PM
http://squarehaven.com/games/ps2/bcr/index/tb-eu.jpg.jpg

/One of my favorite games ever...So fun.

Ailite
07/09/08, 06:58 PM
I don't know if you'd consider it underrated as it is kind of classic, but Star Fox 64. Just bought it off the Wii Shop the other day and I'm thrilled that I did, I haven't played in 5 or 6 six years.

GoWaitInTheCar
07/09/08, 07:02 PM
Cell Damage, Simpsons Road Rage and Animal Crossing for Nintendo Gamecube

Team Fortress 2 (Orange Box) for Xbox 360

Until The Bombs
07/09/08, 07:39 PM
http://www.geocities.com/joe_news_inc/Jet_Grind_Radio.jpg

odizzle_word
07/09/08, 08:46 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/USPaRappacover.jpg

Has anyone played this before? The game's so terrible that it's amazing.

Skadrist
07/09/08, 08:55 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1a/Jet_Force_Gemini_box.jpg

dai the flu
07/09/08, 08:57 PM
http://games.eveonline.ru/images/thief2.jpg

a speedo model
07/09/08, 09:26 PM
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
Full Throttle
Deus Ex
Sam and Max Hit The Road

God, I love old Adventure Games...

pshh
07/09/08, 09:29 PM
http://squarehaven.com/games/ps2/bcr/index/tb-eu.jpg.jpg

/One of my favorite games ever...So fun.

man this game was so good. squaresoft has never produced a flop in its legendary career
http://vivanintendo.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/kidicarus.jpg

billyboatkid
07/09/08, 09:29 PM
I loved BattleToads in Battlemaniacs. Back in the day that game was the shit. No matter how fucking difficult it was I still loved it.

notoaststereo
07/09/08, 09:30 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/83/Blast_Corps_Coverart.pngterrible game.

notoaststereo
07/09/08, 09:30 PM
http://www.geocities.com/joe_news_inc/Jet_Grind_Radio.jpgamazing game.

billyboatkid
07/09/08, 09:30 PM
http://squarehaven.com/games/ps2/bcr/index/tb-eu.jpg.jpg

/One of my favorite games ever...So fun.

Never played it. Wanted to, but never did.

Looks like Squall from FF8 and Sora from KH mixed together.

industrialbelt
07/09/08, 09:31 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1a/Jet_Force_Gemini_box.jpg

great minds think alike

notoaststereo
07/09/08, 09:34 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1a/Jet_Force_Gemini_box.jpg
i loved this. i used to play this all of the time.

AP_Punk
07/09/08, 09:42 PM
anyone ever play that game Parasite Eve on PS1? Always wanted to try it, never got around to it though.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3f/Parasite_Eve_Coverart.png

xbrokendownx
07/09/08, 10:11 PM
god of war

Brokenhill
07/09/08, 10:22 PM
Never played it. Wanted to, but never did.

Looks like Squall from FF8 and Sora from KH mixed together.

You should get it somehow...it is really good. My favorite fighting game ever. It's not 2d fighting, it's open/3d and the story mode is actually a story...it's partially a RPG. Plus the multiplayer is incredibly fun / competative. It's one of those games that you want to keep coming back to, lots of replayability.

xgloryxfadesx27
07/09/08, 10:23 PM
http://www.thearchitectsbackups.com/images2/freedomfighters.jpg

Brokenhill
07/09/08, 10:25 PM
man this game was so good. squaresoft has never produced a flop in its legendary career
http://vivanintendo.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/kidicarus.jpg

I haven't played most Squaresoft games, but i'm sure you're right.

pshh
07/09/08, 10:52 PM
god of war

lol, i dont think that game was very underrated.

mickmadethelist
07/09/08, 10:55 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1c/AbesOddyseeWinBox.jpg/256px-AbesOddyseeWinBox.jpg

http://www.calshop.biz/gol_2005-2006/immagini/Psx/FICHE%20O/COVERS/oddworld_abes_exoddus_pal-front.jpg

Still my favorite games to date

AShannon04
07/09/08, 10:58 PM
http://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1033208935-00.jpg

Brokenhill
07/09/08, 11:03 PM
http://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1033208935-00.jpg

Which game? It's not showin up because of hotlinking.

AShannon04
07/09/08, 11:06 PM
dammit! Super Mario Bros. :-p

But honestly, I'm playing more video games now than I ever have in my life, so I don't really have any cool old ones to add to the list.

Brokenhill
07/09/08, 11:07 PM
dammit! Super Mario Bros. :-p

But honestly, I'm playing more video games now than I ever have in my life, so I don't really have any cool old ones to add to the list.

Lol, there's still some modern games that are underrated/overlooked.

AShannon04
07/09/08, 11:10 PM
That's true. I think Skate is one of the most fun games on the 360. Everyone who plays it, loves it, but I dunno how popular it is in the grand scheme of things.

Brokenhill
07/09/08, 11:15 PM
That's true. I think Skate is one of the most fun games on the 360. Everyone who plays it, loves it, but I dunno how popular it is in the grand scheme of things.

Yea, because you can't expect many people that don't skate in real life to check out that game.

_jonas
07/09/08, 11:30 PM
pong

Hamlet
07/10/08, 12:00 AM
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/46/freespace2boxld1.jpg

Argh! Somebody bring back the space flight sim genre!

_jonas
07/10/08, 12:02 AM
& pong

RickRoll
07/10/08, 12:27 AM
I like JFG, but always found it a little annoying for some reason. I dunno why.

Being a complete Nintendo guy, I'd pick...

Ice Hockey(NES)
Micro Machines(NES/SNES)
NHL Stanley Cup(SNES)
Wipeout(N64)
Diddy Kong Racing(N64)
Mario Superstar Baseball(GC)

I'm not sure that DKR is underrated, but probably.

gilatron5000
07/10/08, 12:58 AM
http://www.geocities.com/joe_news_inc/Jet_Grind_Radio.jpgI came here to say this, and to add:

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/3/31/250px-JetSetRadioFuturebox.jpg

_jonas
07/10/08, 12:59 AM
http://smoothjazzy.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/pong.gif

tD77
07/10/08, 01:36 AM
I like JFG, but always found it a little annoying for some reason. I dunno why.

Being a complete Nintendo guy, I'd pick...

Ice Hockey(NES)
Micro Machines(NES/SNES)
NHL Stanley Cup(SNES)
Wipeout(N64)
Diddy Kong Racing(N64)
Mario Superstar Baseball(GC)

I'm not sure that DKR is underrated, but probably.

I have a friend from Minnesota (had to) who plays this with others at parties and people drink significantly if they get scored on, depending on who scores (fat vs. skinny player). Fun stuff.

Also, I don't remember how popular it got but Medievil for PS1 was an entertaining little game.

CstSnow
07/10/08, 02:01 AM
I definitely second Kid Icarus, Ristar, and Jet Grind Radio, and would like to add
http://movies.radiofree.com/reviews/images/alice_1.jpg
Such a good game.

AshesAshes
07/10/08, 02:02 AM
Time splitters muliplayer was so fun

Kif
07/10/08, 02:14 AM
I definitely second Kid Icarus, Ristar, and Jet Grind Radio, and would like to add
http://movies.radiofree.com/reviews/images/alice_1.jpg
Such a good game.
Oh yes! That game creeped me the hell out as a kid.

CstSnow
07/10/08, 02:15 AM
Oh yes! That game creeped me the hell out as a kid.

Yep it was definitely creepy, and one of the better "new spin on an old classic" ive ever seen.

williek311
07/10/08, 04:06 AM
Simon the Sorcerer
Toonstruck

two of the best point and click adventure games I've ever played.

Handy Man
07/10/08, 06:42 AM
Eternal Champions

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Champions

SSLYBY
07/10/08, 06:51 AM
halo, duh.

williek311
07/10/08, 06:53 AM
halo, duh.
This is underrated not overrated.

Until The Bombs
07/10/08, 07:38 AM
terrible game.

Maybe it's cause I haven't played it in years, but I thought it was great.

http://www.thearchitectsbackups.com/images2/freedomfighters.jpg

Love that game. Too bad I let a friend borrow it only to never see it again.

I came here to say this, and to add:

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/3/31/250px-JetSetRadioFuturebox.jpg

Never played the sequel since I didn't have an X-Box. Now that I've got a 360 I'll have to pick this up if I come across it.

notoaststereo
07/10/08, 07:42 AM
http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/crazytaxi/crazytaxi.jpg

aradiantsunrise
07/10/08, 07:50 AM
http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/c/05/b4/96/df_8.JPG


>_>

notoaststereo
07/10/08, 07:56 AM
http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/c/05/b4/96/df_8.JPG


>_>amazing game.

AShannon04
07/10/08, 08:26 AM
http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/crazytaxi/crazytaxi.jpg

sweet game, although I kinda lost interest in it pretty quickly, if I remember correctly.

Until The Bombs
07/10/08, 08:27 AM
http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/c/05/b4/96/df_8.JPG


>_>

Great game.

http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/crazytaxi/crazytaxi.jpg

This game had a great concept, but I got bored with it so fast. And the three Offspring songs playing over and over drove me crazy.

kwsqd
07/10/08, 08:29 AM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/40/Jedi_Outcast_pc_cover.jpg

Until The Bombs
07/10/08, 08:30 AM
http://www.vgmuseum.com/scans/dc/arcadia_dc_front.JPG

BrokenMirror
07/10/08, 08:44 AM
Dungeon Keeper 2. That game was fucking genius. Especially when you get to build a casino and when one of your creatures wins the jackpot, there's an explosion of fireworks and great joy as "Disco Inferno" plays and everyone dances to it. So immense.

Also, Worms Armageddon. The Holy Hand Grenade is the best weapon that's ever been in a game. Monty Python FTW.

notoaststereo
07/10/08, 08:46 AM
Great game.



This game had a great concept, but I got bored with it so fast. And the three Offspring songs playing over and over drove me crazy. thats true. i hope they make a new one with a more expansive world and a better soundtrack.

http://www.vgmuseum.com/scans/dc/arcadia_dc_front.JPG
i liked this from what i played of it but i never got around to finishing it.

nhoium
07/10/08, 08:55 AM
Animal Crossing for Nintendo Gamecube



QFT

also:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/yoshitora/psx-covers/gex.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/46/River_City_Ransom-front.jpg/256px-River_City_Ransom-front.jpg
http://www.theoldcomputer.com/Libarary's/Pictures/NESGameCovers/Darkwing%20Duck.jpg

Until The Bombs
07/10/08, 08:55 AM
thats true. i hope they make a new one with a more expansive world and a better soundtrack.

I'd like to see another Crazy Taxi as well as long as they do that.


i liked this from what i played of it but i never got around to finishing it.

I've never been big into RPGs, but this game remains one of my favorites.

last light
07/10/08, 09:02 AM
http://www.racketboy.com/retro/uniracers-cover.jpg

bowl of oranges
07/10/08, 09:02 AM
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Not sure if it's "over-rated" but no one I know has played it, and it's probably my favorite game of all time.

SLoT
07/10/08, 09:03 AM
zillion, penguin land, aztec adventure

bowl of oranges
07/10/08, 09:04 AM
War of the Monsters [PS2]
I had so much fun playing that.

Burning Star IV
07/10/08, 09:05 AM
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Not sure if it's "over-rated" but no one I know has played it, and it's probably my favorite game of all time.
No, it's not overrated, but it is very good, and it is very popular round these parts. I've played it multiple times.

Burning Star IV
07/10/08, 09:07 AM
http://img.qj.net/uploads/articles_module2/77007/200px-Medievil_cover.jpg

bowl of oranges
07/10/08, 09:07 AM
No, it's not overrated, but it is very good, and it is very popular round these parts. I've played it multiple times.I've played it through 3 times. Twice on the light side, once on the dark side.

It's a shame that none of my friends have played it.

bowl of oranges
07/10/08, 09:08 AM
http://img.qj.net/uploads/articles_module2/77007/200px-Medievil_cover.jpgHOLY SHIT I remember that game!
It was so much fun.

Mike78098C
07/10/08, 09:14 AM
http://covers.torrentreactor.net/covers/165849-1.jpg

Mike78098C
07/10/08, 09:14 AM
http://img.qj.net/uploads/articles_module2/77007/200px-Medievil_cover.jpg

Sick Game.

Mike78098C
07/10/08, 09:15 AM
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/46/freespace2boxld1.jpg



Loved that game.

bluecrunchy
07/10/08, 09:18 AM
I don't care what anyone says, this game was awesome:

http://www.genesisgames.com.br/images/descricao/AladdinSNes%5B1%5D.jpg

last light
07/10/08, 09:24 AM
I don't care what anyone says, this game was awesome:

http://www.genesisgames.com.br/images/descricao/AladdinSNes%5B1%5D.jpg

The one for Sega was awesome, not so much the Super Nintendo version. The same can be said for the Beavis and Butthead games.

Burning Star IV
07/10/08, 09:27 AM
http://www.l-o-2.com/blog/2006-10/sneak-king-thumb.jpg

mickmadethelist
07/10/08, 09:47 AM
http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/c/05/b4/96/df_8.JPG


>_>

I found out Tiny toons is coming out on dvd at the end of the month. i got way too excited about it

Burning Star IV
07/10/08, 09:49 AM
I rented Fatal Frame 2 and I gave up after about 5 minutes because I didn't know what the fuck to do.

Talib Scottie
07/10/08, 09:55 AM
http://www.racketboy.com/retro/uniracers-cover.jpg

Winner.

Colorblind!
07/10/08, 10:04 AM
All mine are from gamecube, because I've been a nintendo kid all my life.

Metal Arms: Glitch In The System absolutely ruled.
XIII has an incredible story, single player was amazing.

The most underrated game of all time is Beyond Good and Evil.
EVERYBODY GO FIND THAT GAME.

Smithers
07/10/08, 10:54 AM
http://www.stefan-larsson.se/Images/jpeg/Nes/north-and-south.jpg

notoaststereo
07/10/08, 11:16 AM
I'd like to see another Crazy Taxi as well as long as they do that.




I've never been big into RPGs, but this game remains one of my favorites.yeah, im not big on RPGs either but i loved ChronoTrigger and FF7

notoaststereo
07/10/08, 11:17 AM
http://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1038067836-00.jpg

RickRoll
07/10/08, 11:17 AM
http://www.racketboy.com/retro/uniracers-cover.jpg

Great call, wow had I ever forgot about this game.

And the Acme Adventure Sports mention got me thinking about Tiny Toon Adventures for NES, and Tiny Toons for SNES, both were awesome games. The football level on SNES was SO much fun as a kid.

And good call on Darkwing Duck, that totally made me think of Duck Tales and Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers for NES, both of which were AWESOME.

Until The Bombs
07/10/08, 11:33 AM
yeah, im not big on RPGs either but i loved ChronoTrigger and FF7

Those are great as well. I believe we may have now mentioned 3 of the maybe 5 or 6 RPGs I have ever played.

bowl of oranges
07/10/08, 11:47 AM
Final Fantasy: Tactics

open mind
07/10/08, 12:31 PM
i agree with alot of the ones already mentioned but i won't bother to repeat them

panzer dragoon series
psychonauts
beyond good and evil
shenmue series
return fire
general chaos
punch-out!!!
bomberman series
rock n' roll racing
guardian heroes
decathlete
little nemo in dream land (or is it world?)
nights

RickRoll
07/10/08, 12:40 PM
i agree with alot of the ones already mentioned but i won't bother to repeat them

panzer dragoon series
psychonauts
beyond good and evil
shenmue series
return fire
general chaos
punch-out!!!
bomberman series
rock n' roll racing
guardian heroes
decathlon
little nemo in dream land (or is it world?)
nights

Is Punch-Out!!! really underrated? I'm pretty sure it's one of the most revered NES games ever. You could make a case for Super Punch-Out MAYBE, but that game was amazing too.

CstSnow
07/10/08, 12:43 PM
Oh heres another one for NES, it was an obvious Mario clone, but done really well and actually had more to do.
http://www.theoldcomputer.com/Libarary%27s/Pictures/NESGameCovers/Felix%20the%20Cat.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6e/FelixTheCatGame.jpg/250px-FelixTheCatGame.jpg

last light
07/10/08, 12:43 PM
Why Nintendo haven't dusted off both Uniracers and Punch Out!, I'll never know.

Brokenhill
07/10/08, 01:12 PM
http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/49/15/f3be024128a095bc22a13010.L.jpg

This game creeped me out soo much when I was a kid...especially since it was "based on a true story".

Brokenhill
07/10/08, 01:14 PM
I rented Fatal Frame 2 and I gave up after about 5 minutes because I didn't know what the fuck to do.

Oh haha, I never played the 2nd or 3rd. And yea on the first I got stuck and eventually gave up...

colorlesscliche
07/10/08, 01:42 PM
Call Of Duty 4.

Brokenhill
07/10/08, 01:50 PM
Call Of Duty 3.


I agree.

Talib Scottie
07/10/08, 01:51 PM
i agree with alot of the ones already mentioned but i won't bother to repeat them

panzer dragoon series
psychonauts
beyond good and evil
shenmue series
return fire
general chaos
punch-out!!!
bomberman series
rock n' roll racing
guardian heroes
decathlon
little nemo in dream land (or is it world?)
nights

Little Nemo: The Dream Master.

I own that game on NES, I loved it way back when.

open mind
07/10/08, 01:55 PM
Is Punch-Out!!! really underrated? I'm pretty sure it's one of the most revered NES games ever. You could make a case for Super Punch-Out MAYBE, but that game was amazing too.

it's not really under-rated by people......but i'd say it is by nintendo since they haven't tried to re-boot the series in over a decade.

open mind
07/10/08, 01:58 PM
Little Nemo: The Dream Master.

I own that game on NES, I loved it way back when.

that's it.......great game that i thought was better then super mario bros. 3.........but it was more difficult and thus less popular.

Gedarov
07/10/08, 01:59 PM
My pics, i think GunStar got mentioned, but here's the cover:

http://gunstarheroes.classicgaming.gamespy .com/docs/gunstar_box.jpg

and

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~bevhome/radiant_silvergun.jpg

and, quite possibly my top pick in this category (has ANYONE else here heard of this?):

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/92/Guardian_Heroes.PNG/250px-Guardian_Heroes.PNG

AsItFallsApart
07/10/08, 02:05 PM
http://www.dream17.co.uk/boxart_worms2_thumb.jpg

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/4/47/YoNoid-Title.png

open mind
07/10/08, 02:08 PM
]

and, quite possibly my top pick in this category (has ANYONE else here heard of this?):

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/92/Guardian_Heroes.PNG/250px-Guardian_Heroes.PNG

i mentioned guardian heroes.......it was one of the last great side scrolling beat em' ups.

aradiantsunrise
07/10/08, 02:10 PM
I found out Tiny toons is coming out on dvd at the end of the month. i got way too excited about it



I didn't know about that, I might have to get it. haha.

Spewk
07/10/08, 02:16 PM
http://www.theamazingspiderman.net/db4/00380/theamazingspiderman.net/_uimages/spideyforty.jpg

Kif
07/10/08, 02:23 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a3/Vagrantstorybox.jpg

Fuck Final Fantasy.

Brokenhill
07/10/08, 02:26 PM
http://share.te.ua/b3082/106595-1.jpg

open mind
07/10/08, 02:33 PM
in my infinite geekiness i thought of some more.

eternal darkness
metal arms
rayman 2
marvel vs. capcom
earthworm jim
micro machines
viva pinata
theme park
grandia II
okami
ico
m.u.s.h.a.

Brokenhill
07/10/08, 02:35 PM
I don't think Rayman 2, Earthworm Jim, Ico, and Okami are necessarily underrated.

eMart
07/10/08, 02:45 PM
Games that you've played that didn't quite breakthrough or feel more deserving of gameplay.

My pick: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

I wouldn't say it failed as it is a Castlevania game, but the depth and surprisingly good 2-D graphics for a game made for the PS1 make it a great play.There is no way that SotN is overrated. One of the highest regarded games in PS1 history. In fact, I just got the Dracula X Chronicles for the PSP and am playing through it again for the first time in awhile.

How's this for some underrated games:
http://i.pbase.com/u6/megatone/upload/6304483.PSTRAPGUNNER.JPG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trap_Gunner

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/Dl4All/dl4all/Future-Cop.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_Cop:_LAPD

The multiplayer in these games were fucking killer.

Anyone out there ever play these two classics?

open mind
07/10/08, 02:47 PM
I don't think Rayman 2, Earthworm Jim, Ico, and Okami are necessarily underrated.

not by critics........but they were/are way underplayed and as a result under appreciated.

Burning Star IV
07/10/08, 02:50 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bc/Carmageddon2Box.jpg

So much fun.

clandestinerdc
07/10/08, 03:45 PM
Jet Grind Radio
NBA Street (first one)
Yoda Stories (pc)
Power Stone 2

Bouncer was also awesome.

CTMarshall
07/10/08, 03:58 PM
that SpaceJam game for PS1. I had fun with it anyways...

clandestinerdc
07/10/08, 04:02 PM
oh and gauntlet dark legacy

Kif
07/10/08, 04:14 PM
There is no way that SotN is overrated. One of the highest regarded games in PS1 history. In fact, I just got the Dracula X Chronicles for the PSP and am playing through it again for the first time in awhile.

How's this for some underrated games:
http://i.pbase.com/u6/megatone/upload/6304483.PSTRAPGUNNER.JPG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trap_Gunner

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/Dl4All/dl4all/Future-Cop.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_Cop:_LAPD

The multiplayer in these games were fucking killer.

Anyone out there ever play these two classics?

I think I might have rented Future Cop. I can't remember that well, but it looks familiar.

OldJersey
07/10/08, 04:19 PM
How is SotN underrated? It's arguably the most popular Castlevania game of all time.

Yeah man i was thinkin of the same thing, that game gets the credit it deserves.

Kif
07/10/08, 04:22 PM
Oh yeah

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/Ctr_boxart.png

Maybe not underrated, but I maintain that this game was better than Mario Kart 64.

nhoium
07/10/08, 05:27 PM
Oh yeah

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/Ctr_boxart.png

Maybe not underrated, but I maintain that this game was better than Mario Kart 64.
never played CTR,
but I do miss Crash

nhoium
07/10/08, 05:30 PM
I don't think Rayman 2, Earthworm Jim, and Ico are necessarily underrated.

fixed.

Although Okami is praised my many now, it was a sleeper when it came out.

Protested Hero
07/10/08, 07:54 PM
http://www.drinkatwork.com/ET.jpg

Brokenhill
07/10/08, 08:19 PM
fixed.

Although Okami is praised my many now, it was a sleeper when it came out.

True, I would agree with that one.

CstSnow
07/10/08, 11:43 PM
http://www.drinkatwork.com/ET.jpg

Dear god I hope your trying to be funny.

Smithers
07/11/08, 10:35 AM
Why Nintendo haven't dusted off both Uniracers and Punch Out!, I'll never know.
the one for SNES was so awesome, but they haven't made one since then.

Gedarov
07/11/08, 10:54 AM
I think I might have rented Future Cop. I can't remember that well, but it looks familiar.

amazing game

i mentioned guardian heroes.......it was one of the last great side scrolling beat em' ups.

my mistake, but GLAD SOMEONE AGREES!

how about this one?

http://www.vtxgames.com/Lists/Sega_Master_System_PICTURES/Dick-Tracy.jpg

Maxwell
07/11/08, 11:51 AM
http://www.sammlung.classic-zone.de/images/uploads/packshots/operationwinbackwinbackcovertoperat ions-packshot-6900.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7a/Krustys_super_fun_house.jpg

http://i9.ebayimg.com/03/c/05/a3/b3/21_8.JPG

http://www.freewebs.com/jayspa/liero.1.jpg

All vital games of my youth!

AShannon04
07/11/08, 12:01 PM
http://www.freewebs.com/jayspa/liero.1.jpg

All vital games of my youth!

What game is that? I was trying to describe it to someone, but couldn't remember what it was called.

Maxwell
07/11/08, 12:03 PM
Liero...sadly you cant play it on newer computers...:-(

AShannon04
07/11/08, 12:05 PM
Thanks. Laaaame. I used to love that shit.

I'm downloading a version that says it will work on Macs. I hope it works.

eMart
07/11/08, 12:48 PM
never played CTR,
but I do miss CrashFuck yeah, this game was the shit. CTR>Mario Kart 64. But if you've never played any of the CTR sequels, don't. They're shit. I think they were made by a different developer.

Kif
07/11/08, 01:26 PM
Fuck yeah, this game was the shit. CTR>Mario Kart 64. But if you've never played any of the CTR sequels, don't. They're shit. I think they were made by a different developer.
I 100%'d CTR as a kid. I loved that game and the first Crash trilogy. After that it went so downhill. The new Crash game isn't even Crash anymore, it's some gay Spyro clone.

eMart
07/11/08, 01:33 PM
I 100%'d CTR as a kid. I loved that game and the first Crash trilogy. After that it went so downhill. The new Crash game isn't even Crash anymore, it's some gay Spyro clone. Haha same here. After the third game the original developers, Naughty Dog, left to do Jak & Daxter. The company that took over fucked it up so bad that I cringe when I see Crash's face.