Those underrated Gem of Gems

penultimate03 · 12-07-2002, 01:05 PM

We have the most overrated games, but what games do you think aren't recognized enough?

They're all out there, those games that you LOVE so much, but they never got that much hype and you wish that more people would open their minds and play it!

It's kinda sad when you play a game, love it, and tell your gaming friends, and they're like "What?!"

At the moment, my favorite underrated game is Ico. Personally, I think it was an absolutely beautiful and heartfelt game with really unique gameplay.

I think the hideous boxart was to blame >_< I'm sure if they had kept the Japanese boxart, it might have been a little more successful?

So people, what do you think?

Celine · 12-07-2002, 01:16 PM

IQ- this addicting little puzzle game for the PSX. I've wasted so many hours defeating that game. It's simplistic but can also be very difficult, has excellent music, and the graphics are adequate given the premise. Somehow, practically no one I've ever met has played it! I don't think it was advertised much (at all??) when it first came out- I only knew about it thanks to a demo disc with some magazine I bought.

Besides that, the original Suikoden. Practically everyone who's played it knows what a fabulous game it was, but so few people have played it! ^^ Hopefully, Suikoden 3 will revive interest in the older games.

Studmaster · 12-07-2002, 01:24 PM

NiGHTS Into Dreams.

One of the most addictive and perfect gaming experiences of all time.

Cassandra · 12-07-2002, 01:28 PM

Okage: The Shadow King

I love that game!!!

Rey-Rey · 12-07-2002, 02:05 PM

Gunstar Heroes.

Arc_The_Lad · 12-07-2002, 06:02 PM

SplatterHouse 1,2,3 - the original Horror games. Hard but fun, and VERY bloody

3-D · 12-07-2002, 06:06 PM

Anachronox. Of course, I'm biased cuz I worked on it, but it truly was like Final Fantasy meets Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Eidos just let that sucker be dead on arrival. Worthless morons won't invest publicity in anything that isn't TOMB RAIDER.

mandichan · 12-07-2002, 06:35 PM

Its all about Top Shop XD That game costs like 10 bucks new, but it is sooooo fun!!

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Scrapps · 12-07-2002, 06:40 PM

Legend of Dragoon

I got addicted from a demo disc then I couldn't find it for months!
Okay so the graphics aren't as good as lets say FF, but the story is so cool.

Arc_The_Lad · 12-07-2002, 06:56 PM

Legend of Dragoon is awsome, I own it. Haschel is the man.

KaitouKurogo · 12-07-2002, 07:07 PM

Dewprism, also known as Threads of Fate. Okage was also a very good game that deserves more credit.

JoeBoeing · 12-07-2002, 07:57 PM

Threads of Fate is a classic.
Raphsody: A Musical Adventure is one of the best PSX RPGs
Elder Scrolls series is the best game series ever.
RC Pro AM for the NES.
SNK vs. CAPCOM: Card Fighters Clash 2
Faselei
Puyo Puyo
Haunted House for the Atari 2600
Tecmo Bowl for the NES
Star Tropics for the NES
Crystalis for the GBC
Y's Book I&II for the Turbo Duo
Lords of thunder fort the Turbo Duo
All of the Galaxy Fraulein Yuna games
All of the Bonk games
Tricky Kick (hardest strategy game ever)

FRom,
Joe

Rey-Rey · 12-07-2002, 08:00 PM

I have to question some of your list, Joe, because some of those games WERE widely appreciated back in the day. Which sports fan doesn't talk about Tecmo Bowl?

psythe · 12-07-2002, 08:35 PM

Maybe not in this circle of gamers but Xenogears wasn't appreciated by the gaming community as a whole.

And Rez for the PS2.

JoeBoeing · 12-07-2002, 08:49 PM

I mentioned Tecmo Bowl and the others because no one mentions them these days and are still great games.

The only footbal game I like is Tecmo Bowl. The only racing game I like is RC Pro AM. Star Tropics is pretty much a forgotton game as is Crystalis.

Raphsody is looked down by most RPGers. Puyo Puyo has a small but loyal fanbase.

99% of gamers never played Bonk and the TG-16 and Turbo Duo these days are very rare.

Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is the truist definition of a PC RPG in my eyes. But the series is barely played.

FRom,
Joe

12-07-2002, 01:05 PM	#1
penultimate03 Pwnage. Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 221	Those underrated Gem of Gems We have the most overrated games, but what games do you think aren't recognized enough? They're all out there, those games that you LOVE so much, but they never got that much hype and you wish that more people would open their minds and play it! It's kinda sad when you play a game, love it, and tell your gaming friends, and they're like "What?!" At the moment, my favorite underrated game is Ico. Personally, I think it was an absolutely beautiful and heartfelt game with really unique gameplay. I think the hideous boxart was to blame >_< I'm sure if they had kept the Japanese boxart, it might have been a little more successful? So people, what do you think?

12-07-2002, 01:24 PM	#3
Studmaster The King of Games! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,566	NiGHTS Into Dreams. One of the most addictive and perfect gaming experiences of all time. __________________ 2004 has just begun. Are you ready to seize this new year, and grasp things never thought possible. Let go of the past, and the pain it may have bought. It is time to make the best of the present, to secure the future. The 2004 Studmaster World Tour as of 11/25/03: Katuscon, Philly Gaming Classic (Satuday only), Anime Boston, Animazement Anime Next , Anime Expo, Otakon, DragonCon, Nekocon? Anime USA?, MagFest 3.0?*

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Arc_The_Lad of Daventry Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,119	SplatterHouse 1,2,3 - the original Horror games. Hard but fun, and VERY bloody __________________ My terrible video game talkthroughs.

12-07-2002, 06:40 PM	#9
Scrapps I'm well trained. Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 313	Legend of Dragoon I got addicted from a demo disc then I couldn't find it for months! Okay so the graphics aren't as good as lets say FF, but the story is so cool. __________________ "Ooh, great job man! I really thought you were retarded. I mean, you're better than that Corky kid and he's actually retarded. If there was a retarded Oscar you would win, hands down, kick his ass! " -Sam from Garden State

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Celine Remember me? Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,228	IQ- this addicting little puzzle game for the PSX. I've wasted so many hours defeating that game. It's simplistic but can also be very difficult, has excellent music, and the graphics are adequate given the premise. Somehow, practically no one I've ever met has played it! I don't think it was advertised much (at all??) when it first came out- I only knew about it thanks to a demo disc with some magazine I bought. Besides that, the original Suikoden. Practically everyone who's played it knows what a fabulous game it was, but so few people have played it! ^^ Hopefully, Suikoden 3 will revive interest in the older games.

12-07-2002, 01:28 PM	#4
Cassandra Ultimate Catwoman Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,892	Okage: The Shadow King I love that game!!!

12-07-2002, 06:06 PM	#7
3-D Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 349	Anachronox. Of course, I'm biased cuz I worked on it, but it truly was like Final Fantasy meets Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Eidos just let that sucker be dead on arrival. Worthless morons won't invest publicity in anything that isn't TOMB RAIDER.

12-07-2002, 06:35 PM	#8
mandichan - Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 163	Its all about Top Shop XD That game costs like 10 bucks new, but it is sooooo fun!! ---Mandichan http://mandichan.easter.ne.jp http://shounenaigo.keenspace.com http://ecoicepure.tripod.com http://www.livejournal.com/users/mandichan

12-07-2002, 06:56 PM	#10
Arc_The_Lad of Daventry Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,119	Legend of Dragoon is awsome, I own it. Haschel is the man. __________________ My terrible video game talkthroughs.

12-07-2002, 07:07 PM	#11
KaitouKurogo Whee! I'm Expendable! Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 400	Dewprism, also known as Threads of Fate. Okage was also a very good game that deserves more credit. __________________ Setting Cosplay Records One Costume At A Time --The Very First Shukaku Cosplayer-- (Naruto, AX04) --The First Haku to have self-staying (magnetic) mask-- (Naruto, AX04) --The First True Dark Link-- (Legend of Zelda, AX05)

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JoeBoeing Man Kitty Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,621	Threads of Fate is a classic. Raphsody: A Musical Adventure is one of the best PSX RPGs Elder Scrolls series is the best game series ever. RC Pro AM for the NES. SNK vs. CAPCOM: Card Fighters Clash 2 Faselei Puyo Puyo Haunted House for the Atari 2600 Tecmo Bowl for the NES Star Tropics for the NES Crystalis for the GBC Y's Book I&II for the Turbo Duo Lords of thunder fort the Turbo Duo All of the Galaxy Fraulein Yuna games All of the Bonk games Tricky Kick (hardest strategy game ever) FRom, Joe __________________ My Cos-Play Site - Ani-Magic 2003 Pics - cosplay.com Irvine Gathering My Indie film studio - Mixingbowl Studios

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Rey-Rey Cause And Effect Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,160	I have to question some of your list, Joe, because some of those games WERE widely appreciated back in the day. Which sports fan doesn't talk about Tecmo Bowl? __________________ R2E Style

12-07-2002, 08:35 PM	#14
psythe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,182	Maybe not in this circle of gamers but Xenogears wasn't appreciated by the gaming community as a whole. And Rez for the PS2.

12-07-2002, 08:49 PM	#15
JoeBoeing Man Kitty Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,621	I mentioned Tecmo Bowl and the others because no one mentions them these days and are still great games. The only footbal game I like is Tecmo Bowl. The only racing game I like is RC Pro AM. Star Tropics is pretty much a forgotton game as is Crystalis. Raphsody is looked down by most RPGers. Puyo Puyo has a small but loyal fanbase. 99% of gamers never played Bonk and the TG-16 and Turbo Duo these days are very rare. Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is the truist definition of a PC RPG in my eyes. But the series is barely played. FRom, Joe __________________ My Cos-Play Site - Ani-Magic 2003 Pics - cosplay.com Irvine Gathering My Indie film studio - Mixingbowl Studios

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