Underappreciated Games

[Kron_the_mad wants to be deleted]

Shadowrun (the old RPG not the crappy class based shooter)

 

[C117]

Red Steel, maybe? I mean, if you don't mind the worthless story and ugly graphics, the gameplay itself is unexpectedly good. Honestly!

 

[ZombieGenesis]

definitely phantom crash. i say this in every underrated game thread and i'll say it again in this one. best. mech game. evar. bar none.

This.
Phantom Crash was so good I kept it despite the fact I sold off my original Xbox (and thanks to non-existent 360 compatability it barely runs now) but still while I could use it, terrific game. Tournament fighting battle mechs at their brightest.
Also someone mentioned Jet Set Radio, which really shone out as the best game on the Dreamcast in my opinion. JSR Future for the 360 is really good too, if requiring a little more patience.

Someone please release these games for current gen consoles! There's a goldmine to be had.

 

[Deschain]

Condemned. One of the best games I've ever played, yet hardly any of my friends have even heard of it!

The game was rated high, and has a rather large fanbase...

Hmmm. Maybe it was jus underappreciated within my reality...

 

[Cilliandrew]

Zone of Enders.

See, Zone of Enders was a cool game that was just TOO short and ended at a point that left the player feeling completely ripped off.

 

[The_Prophet]

"The Thing" for the PS2. Really cool survival horror title based on John Carpenter's classic that kind of continues the story.

It never seems to get talked about, but i think it could very well be the best movie-related (kindof) game i've ever played!

Oh yeah, I remember playing that on my friend's PS2 when I was a kid. Scared the crap out of me.

Now for the greatest underrated game that I always mention in underrated game threads: Freelancer. Damn it was fun.

 

[Deschain]

Condemned. One of the best games I've ever played, yet hardly any of my friends have even heard of it!

The game was rated high, and has a rather large fanbase...

Hmmm. Maybe it was jus underappreciated within my reality...

Maybe so, I dont expect any of my mates would have heard of it, all they car about is Halo and Cod.

Same here. If it's not World at War, then it's COD4

 

[IrirshTerrorist]

Under appreciated game = XIII .I never heard much about it, just saw it in a shop one day and bought it (actually bought it over in America and brought it home, I think). It is a great game!

 

[KjellKanon]

Valkyria Chronicles for the PS3.
How it didn't get more publicity is beyond me. Most awesome game in history.

 

[Vrex360]

Once again I must stress Otogi: Myth of Demons.
It is a hack n' slash game that is another entry into a genre over populated by large breasted scantily clad women bouncing their stuff around while needlessly large amounts of gore spew out all over the place, and Otogi instead dared to be artistic and beautiful with great art design and authentic Japanese themes. A brilliant piece of software and honestly the only Hack N' Slash I really liked. It is art, unique and beautiful it has a very special place in my heart.

 

[ZombieGenesis]

There's a Valkyria sequel for PSP? I'm surprised I wasn't aware of that.

Actually I have an odd one for the list- Sonic Adventure 2 [Battle, for the GC]. By this point many people had given up on the idea of new Sonic games being any good but honestly I found this game as addicting as hell. It got pretty mediocre reviews and if it weren't for my association with the old Dreamcast version I might never have picked it up, but I think it deserved better than the attention it recieved.

 

[The_Deleted]

Conan was a pretty good game. Nice and violent.
Agreed with Shadow of Rome.
Also Shadow of Memories, Dreamfall: The Longest Journey.
But one game I will big up to anyone who asks of late is the Flatout series. They were great on the PS2, but the XBOX360 edition, Ultimate Carnage is fantastic. Pisses all over NFS: Shift.

 

[GrinningManiac]

Beyond Good and Evil, Any news on the sequel since the teaser trailers?

Oh, and Evil Genius. DAMN YOU REBELLION! Make the sequel NOW, stop holding out for maximum effectiveness!!1

 

[Arkvoodle]

Zone of Enders.

See, Zone of Enders was a cool game that was just TOO short and ended at a point that left the player feeling completely ripped off.

The first one, the second one or both?


Because I must say the second one is quite superior to the first.

 

[UberMore]

Halo 3...

No, but seriously I just got Section 8 (people keep confusing it with Distract 9) and it is more fun than I expected which is weird cause I have'nt seen too much media coverage for it.

Downloaded a demo of Section 8, seemed a bit like BF2142 in third person, yet crap (unlike District 9).


I'd say Mount and Blade, it lacks in game direction but is still strangely fun.

You, fine sir, win many a comendation for saying both 2142 and Mount and Blade are good; I salute you! (seriously, no sarcasm intended).

For me, it would have to be...errr...Path of Neo.

 

[T5seconds]

Hitman blood money...

It might be popular but no one ever talks about it and its the best game I have ever played...

Its fucking awsome...

 

[KjellKanon]

Valkyria Chronicles for the PS3.
How it didn't get more publicity is beyond me. Most awesome game in history.

Actaully it did, it got great reviews, a fnbase hell bent on pissing off everyone on forums with their constant advertising. The game itself was advertise, got an Anime series and a Sequel on the PSP.
It did well.

If it sold more, the sequel would probably be on the PS3, not the PSP.
As it stands, I might have to buy a PSP just for the sequel!

 

[Cilliandrew]

"The Thing" for the PS2. Really cool survival horror title based on John Carpenter's classic that kind of continues the story.

It never seems to get talked about, but i think it could very well be the best movie-related (kindof) game i've ever played!

Oh yeah, I remember playing that on my friend's PS2 when I was a kid. Scared the crap out of me.

Now for the greatest underrated game that I always mention in underrated game threads: Freelancer. Damn it was fun.

"Freelancer" is a good one. I also liked "Starlancer" (which was a sort-of prequel that was more "Wing Commander" based then it was "Privateer"..)

Zone of Enders.

See, Zone of Enders was a cool game that was just TOO short and ended at a point that left the player feeling completely ripped off.

The first one, the second one or both?


Because I must say the second one is quite superior to the first.

I only ever played the first one.

 

[billybobby]

crash bandicoot 1-3, the ORIGINALS! my favourite games of all time

 

[GamingAwesome1]

I bring this game up at every oppurtunity so I'll do it again.

Retro Game Challenge and it's Japan only sequel.

Both are awesome.