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| ignition365:
You can use whatever criteria you want for what hidden gem means; could be that the game didn't sell well, generally low ratings, games that just flew under the radar entirely, whatever you want. I didn't really play many PS3 or Wii games last generation, and what games I did play were all generally very popular titles, so my list is entirely 360. 5. Fuel (360/PS3/PC) This game plays like your average off-road racing game. From what I recall of the original advertising from this game, you live in a world where the US has become an uninhabitable wasteland with extreme weather conditions caused by the fallout of global warming. You along with other racers are dropped in to race in various locales in this expanse and open world environment. This game was given a world record for having the largest playable area in a video game. There is a video out there on youtube and many articles that encapsulate just how large this world is in terms of how long it would take to drive from one corner to the opposite corner. The world is 5,560 square miles. I believe I read it can take 2 hours to reach corner to corner of the map. With a world this large there are plenty of places for the developers to hide collectibles and the "Vistas" in the game, which are areas where you park and see beautiful views. 4. Duke Nukem Forever (360/PS3/PC) I'll probably get shit for this one, but I stand by it. I actually bought this game day one, even bought the special edition, if I could use hindsight and go back and tell myself not to buy it and wait for it to drop like crazy in price like it did, I would have done that. But alas, I can't. Objectively speaking, completely ignoring all of the hype and anti-hype surrounding this game, it's a fairly solid Duke Nukem game. All of that aged Duke Nukem humor is there, though we as people have aged and mostly find the humor disgusting and childish, it very much matches the Duke Nukem character. Some of the aspects of the game are very aged gameplay wise, but you can't play a Duke Nukem game expecting Call of Duty seriousness, you have to take it tongue in cheek, just like Bulletstorm. 3. WET (360/PS3) When folks talk about wanting a fierce, dominating leading lady in a video game who isn't hindered by her gender, I always think of this game... though I rarely mention it because the game is super dependent on her gymnastic abilities. This game has you playing as a badass mercenary, playing through various levels in very grindhouse settings. Each level is scored, giving the ability to replay over and over arcade style trying to beat your best score. But you can always upgrade your character to have better stats, skills, and weapons. I can't honestly recall the story from this game, but for me, this game sold me for the wacky grindhouse setting and the fun run and gun gameplay. 3 2. Naughty Bear (360/PS3) You play an angry Teddy Bear who is so upset that he wasn't invited to have any fun that he decides to murder everyone. I really shouldn't have to say more than that, but I will. Each level has different requirements, but it's generally all the same, kill everyone. Tons of environmental ways to kill folks, you can make people so paranoid that they start killing each other, and you can sneak around and pick them off one by one. Kind of Metal Gear meets Hitman, with teddy bears. Honestly, I think this game deserves to be higher up my list... so I will. 1. Bulletstorm (360/PS3/PC) I won't even pretend this game had a good story or even a unique art style (Looking at you Gears), but what this game lacked in that department it made up in sheer awesome gameplay and dialogue. The gameplay in Bulletstorm has you run through a level absolutely destroying enemies, I wanna say the tagline for this game was "Kill with Skill". Not only do you have the usual badass weaponry that comes from usual Epic games (like Unreal Tournament and Gears of War), but you have the ability to kick enemies with a badass spartan kick and use a wicked whip. You combine all of these things, along with environmental objects, to kill your enemies in different ways to obtain a higher score. The dialogue has a lot of bro jokes, hetero-homo jokes, dick jokes, and my favorite... Waggleton P. Tallylicker. Lots of profanities, but I would definitely say that this is a game for Deadpool fans, the sense of humor and gameplay will probably tickle you in ways that only Wade would consider. |
| desocietas:
I love the idea of this thread. I have such nostalgia for the PS2/DS/Gamecube gen but haven't really found anything that I should be looking for amongst last gen now that they're going into clearance bins. If I think of anything, I'll let you know. But I didn't play much on any of the last gen systems... |
| gf78:
I agree with you on Duke Nukem Forever. That game caught so much crap, not for being what it was as advertised but for not being what everyone expected it to be. It was a decidedly throwback shooter, straight out of the late 90's, early 2K's. The game made me chuckle more than a few times and the Turd Burglar Trophy was priceless. More importantly, it was just plain, goofy fun and I wanted to keep playing it. So many times these days, the big popular "AAA" titles that are supposed to be so great....don't feel so great to me. They feel like a slog that I have to basically force myself to keep playing. Duke Nukem kept me coming back with it's old school toilet humor and gameplay that made me remember why I loved stuff like Duke Nukem 3D so much. |
| abe:
I've got a few. :) * Akai Katana (360) - A really fun shooter/bullet hell developed by CAVE. Still plenty of fun even if you aren't particularly good at other games in the genre. * Catherine (PS3/360) - A really weird puzzle game that's pretty entertaining. It was developed by Atlus' Persona team, so it's got some pretty great art. * Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F (PS3/Vita) - While Miku and the other vocaloids may be gaining in popularity in the west, they're still nowhere close to how popular in Asia. A great part of what is easily my favorite rhythm game series of all time. * Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory (PS3) - The series is a lot more popular now than it used to be, but you could still probably consider this a "hidden gem" as long as you have the patience for somewhat grindy JRPGs. While it's still a little rough around the edges compared to others in its genre, the humor and character interactions are the game's main draw. * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle (PS3) - A really awesome 3D fighting game that's even better if you're a fan of the manga/anime. It's pretty impressive how well it captures the art style of the source material. |
| burningdoom:
So much fun, and a great update to a great series! I don't even play the table-top version and know zero about it. But nonetheless an incredible game with lots, and lots of violence! You get a chainsaw for your melee weapon!!! |
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