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Title: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Hard Bot on May 18, 2012, 07:42:50 PM
Just post about games that are underrated, and you should give raeasons why.

Hot Wheels: Beat That!
I feel like I'm the only one who likes this game a lot. It is actaully a challenge, especially with the Goals, and it had AWESOME graphics.
Some screenshots:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/19101imagesCAZAMW8A.jpg)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/63541imagesCA5WUON6.jpg)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/67975images.jpg)
*images courtesy of Cheatcode Galore and TeamXbox*
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on May 18, 2012, 07:59:59 PM
Hmm, this could be interesting. I'll recommend this-
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/62844Donkey_Kong_94_box_art.jpg)
Donkey Kong, on the original Game Boy.
 
Although some may say that it looks a little basic now (:O "Black and white graphics, heaven forbid!"), I recently picked this up, and it's a fantastic game- starts off with the original four levels from the Arcade game, and once those are completed, it reveals an extra 97 levels.
They've got clever puzzling and platforming elements, a wide variety of locations and obstacles to overcome (Including nods and elements to Donkey Kong Junior and Super Mario Bros 2), pretty awesome boss fights, and a cool selection of brand-new moves to use.

If you've got an original Game Boy, Game Boy Colour or GBA, you should definitely check it out.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Hard Bot on May 18, 2012, 08:09:13 PM
About HWBT, IGN gave the PS2 version a 3.3/10. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM! The PS2 verison was the best! It is a definite ceque-out if you have a PS2, X360, Wii, NDS, or PC.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on May 18, 2012, 08:15:09 PM
About HWBT, IGN gave the PS2 version a 3.3/10. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM! The PS2 verison was the best! It is a definite ceque-out if you have a PS2, X360, Wii, NDS, or PC.
If that's the best version, my expectations for the other ports aren't looking promising....
 
Still, how was my review below?
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Hard Bot on May 18, 2012, 08:16:37 PM
I don't really get why handheld games were black-and-white back then. The NES had color to their games. Back to HWBT, I don't understand why the NDS verison had a 6.5/10, best of any port. I had seen gameplay of each port and this had POOR graphics, whereas the PS2 verison had the best, with the X360 port having a close 2nd.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on May 18, 2012, 08:22:58 PM
I don't really get why handheld games were black-and-white back then. The NES had color to their games.
It was due to the more limited technology available at the time- there were limits on what could be added without it making the system bigger and/or less power-efficient.
Some systems back then did have colour and backlit screens, like the Atari Lynx and the Sega Game Gear, but to accomodate them, they ate up battery power like candy (Both the Lynx and the Game Gear gave about 4-5 Hours of gameplay from Six AA Batteries), were very big and bulky for handheld systems, and were expensive, too- the Game Gear alone cost £145, whilst the Lynx cost £180.
 
On the other hand, the Gameboy, whilst undeniably built on simpler technology, succeeded due to its portability, reliability (4 AA Batteries gave about 12-14 hours on the original GB, whilst 2 AAA Batteries gave the same for the GB Pocket model that was released later on), excellent third-party support producing a sheer library of fantastic games to choose from, and was great value for money- £90 could get you a Gameboy, Headphones, a Carry Case, 4 AA Batteries and copies of Tetris and Super Mario Land    :approve:
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Mr. AS on May 18, 2012, 08:36:25 PM
(:O "Black and white graphics, heaven forbid!")
play it on the super game boy
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on May 18, 2012, 08:39:43 PM
(:O "Black and white graphics, heaven forbid!")
play it on the super game boy
I know, I included that deliberately as a theoretical reaction of a modern kid to a black-and-white handheld system. I've seen it, and it provides a rather cool screen border, too   :approve:
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on May 18, 2012, 08:53:01 PM
Back to HWBT, I don't understand why the NDS verison had a 6.5/10, best of any port. I had seen gameplay of each port and this had POOR graphics, whereas the PS2 verison had the best, with the X360 port having a close 2nd.
Although, I do have to bring up issue with this bit- the score for the DS version compared to the PS2 version would generally indicate that there's more to the game itself than just the graphics, like gameplay and things. I mean, I'd much rather have a game that was great fun but visually lacking (Just take a look at my old GB collection) than something that looked nice, but played badly.
 
At the same time, it's not uncommon for handheld versions of popular games to be an improvement in ways over the home/arcade versions- just like Donkey Kong, below.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on May 18, 2012, 09:12:52 PM
This is getting off-topic. Allow me to get it back on:

Megaman 7 is underrated by just about everyone except spriters. People claimed the graphics looked like cartoons (which they were wrong about). They complained that the music could've been better (wrong again, not all songs are supposed to be sheer epicness and no theme) and, due to it coming out after the greatly-loved Megaman X on the SNES, was extremely overshadowed. As a game, this thing really deserved a better view. Bass (Forte) came out in this game! Megaman lived up to cool guys not looking at explosions! And have you not heard the music? Please tell me I'm not the only one who thinks this.
From looking, it does seem pretty awesome, and if it comes out on Virtual Console, I might get it. And yes, I think the music's pretty good, too- Bass's theme and the Boss Fight themes are the ones I most remember.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Gropaga on May 18, 2012, 10:37:09 PM
LOL: Lack of love
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Naryar on May 19, 2012, 01:58:45 AM
Hmm, this could be interesting. I'll recommend this-
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/62844Donkey_Kong_94_box_art.jpg)
Donkey Kong, on the original Game Boy.
 
Although some may say that it looks a little basic now (:O "Black and white graphics, heaven forbid!"), I recently picked this up, and it's a fantastic game- starts off with the original four levels from the Arcade game, and once those are completed, it reveals an extra 97 levels.
They've got clever puzzling and platforming elements, a wide variety of locations and obstacles to overcome (Including nods and elements to Donkey Kong Junior and Super Mario Bros 2), pretty awesome boss fights, and a cool selection of brand-new moves to use.

If you've got an original Game Boy, Game Boy Colour or GBA, you should definitely check it out.

Uh, it's just repetitive and gets hard as heck as the levels go. Then you don't even get to catch the princess IIRC.


Foul language removed .... User warned
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Chaosmancer on May 19, 2012, 02:44:37 AM
Uh, it's just repetitive and gets hard as [swear word] as the levels go. Then you don't even get to catch the princess IIRC.

Surely you should warn yourself for that one, you warn everyone else who uses the f word outside of Junkyard (well, I'm pretty sure it's you that does it...).

Either way, on topic, I am honestly not sure which games I think are underrated... Realm of the Mad God is quite a fun little free to play game on Steam (it is kind of an arcade style MMO action/RPG game. It's quite fun to play in short bursts)...although it may not come under the definition of 'underrated'. I think that Super Scribblenauts (and the original Scribblenauts, for that matter) for the DS can be classed as underrated. They are games where you write down any word you can think of (nothing rude, and no alcohol, if I remember correctly) and it will appear (in Super Scribblenauts, you can use adjectives to make new things (I loved the child and the chocolate nuke that I did a while ago))...that's really all I can think of at the moment.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Gropaga on May 19, 2012, 02:57:32 AM
Uh, it's just repetitive and gets hard as [swear word] as the levels go. Then you don't even get to catch the princess IIRC.

Surely you should warn yourself for that one, you warn everyone else who uses the f word outside of Junkyard (well, I'm pretty sure it's you that does it...).

Either way, on topic, I am honestly not sure which games I think are underrated... Realm of the Mad God is quite a fun little free to play game on Steam (it is kind of an arcade style MMO action/RPG game. It's quite fun to play in short bursts)...although it may not come under the definition of 'underrated'. I think that Super Scribblenauts (and the original Scribblenauts, for that matter) for the DS can be classed as underrated. They are games where you write down any word you can think of (nothing rude, and no alcohol, if I remember correctly) and it will appear (in Super Scribblenauts, you can use adjectives to make new things (I loved the child and the chocolate nuke that I did a while ago))...that's really all I can think of at the moment.
I have SuperScribblenauts!
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Jonzu95 on May 19, 2012, 03:22:39 AM
- Robot Arena 2
- Richard Burns Rally
- Live for Speed
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Philippa on May 19, 2012, 04:42:01 AM
Hot Wheels: Beat That!
I feel like I'm the only one who likes this game a lot.
How many times have you asked who plays or likes this game? Everytime you asked I said I play and/or like it.
Maybe I'm invisible...
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: madman3 on May 19, 2012, 04:57:58 AM
Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing is pretty sexy good but I dunno about Beat That!
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Philippa on May 19, 2012, 05:26:00 AM
Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing is pretty sexy good but I dunno about Beat That!
Holy crap! How could I forget Turbo Racing? That was the most played game I think I have ever had. Did you manage to beat the Twinmill Cup? My 7-yearold self couldn't. That annoyed me so much. Best I could do was second. I did nearly win but I blew up.
What was your favourite car?
What was your favourite track?
What was your favourite song?
Did you ever do The Gooch?
Did you unlock all the cars?

[/beingyoungagain!]
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: madman3 on May 19, 2012, 05:34:49 AM
Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing is pretty sexy good but I dunno about Beat That!
Holy crap! How could I forget Turbo Racing? That was the most played game I think I have ever had. Did you manage to beat the Twinmill Cup? My 7-yearold self couldn't. That annoyed me so much. Best I could do was second. I did nearly win but I blew up.
What was your favourite car?
What was your favourite track?
What was your favourite song?
Did you ever do The Gooch?
Did you unlock all the cars?

[/beingyoungagain!]
Yes, I did just about beat the Twinmill cup, though it took about 11 tries.
Favorite Cars? Lakester, Thunder Roller and probably Rigor Motor
Favorite track was Road To Rustwell. Just a nice simple course. Probably Command Center after that, then Dawn Encounter.
I always liked the Primus song the best.
I have done the Gooch once, though I can't remember how.
Yes, I have unlocked all the cars.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on May 19, 2012, 05:45:19 AM
Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing is pretty sexy good but I dunno about Beat That!
Holy crap! How could I forget Turbo Racing? That was the most played game I think I have ever had. Did you manage to beat the Twinmill Cup? My 7-yearold self couldn't. That annoyed me so much. Best I could do was second. I did nearly win but I blew up.
What was your favourite car?
What was your favourite track?
What was your favourite song?
Did you ever do The Gooch?
Did you unlock all the cars?

[/beingyoungagain!]
Yes, I did just about beat the Twinmill cup, though it took about 11 tries.
Favorite Cars? Lakester, Thunder Roller and probably Rigor Motor
Favorite track was Road To Rustwell. Just a nice simple course. Probably Command Center after that, then Dawn Encounter.
I always liked the Primus song the best.
I have done the Gooch once, though I can't remember how.
Yes, I have unlocked all the cars.
That game was AWESOME! I always remember the Helicrash map.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: That Robot is a Spy! on May 19, 2012, 05:46:06 AM
Airblade, Crysis 2.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Philippa on May 19, 2012, 06:13:16 AM
Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing is pretty sexy good but I dunno about Beat That!
Holy crap! How could I forget Turbo Racing? That was the most played game I think I have ever had. Did you manage to beat the Twinmill Cup? My 7-yearold self couldn't. That annoyed me so much. Best I could do was second. I did nearly win but I blew up.
What was your favourite car?
What was your favourite track?
What was your favourite song?
Did you ever do The Gooch?
Did you unlock all the cars?

[/beingyoungagain!]
Yes, I did just about beat the Twinmill cup, though it took about 11 tries.
Favorite Cars? Lakester, Thunder Roller and probably Rigor Motor
Favorite track was Road To Rustwell. Just a nice simple course. Probably Command Center after that, then Dawn Encounter.
I always liked the Primus song the best.
I have done the Gooch once, though I can't remember how.
Yes, I have unlocked all the cars.
:O Ok.
I made and can give you a strategy that usually works.

Race on the Command Center track as Lakester. Near the end there is a three-way jump over two icebergs. There is another ramp after that part just before the finish line. Maybe use a turbo on the ramp to get some speed and hold down the up on the D-pad, you should obviously start to flip. Keep holding it down when you land and you should do a few rolls. If done correctly then you will earn the maximum of 10 turbos and it will say "The Gooch" at the bottom.

Doesn't always work but does about 85-95% of the time.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Jack Daniels on May 19, 2012, 09:48:42 AM
Way of the Samurai (PS2) This game is brilliant and frustrating at the same time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW7REHPV_EU# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW7REHPV_EU#)

Escape from Monkey Island (PS2) Adventure gaming hasn't been the same.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FhT4QyIRnc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FhT4QyIRnc#)

Speed Devils (PC and Dreamcast)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxKSEgcqmxU&feature=related#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxKSEgcqmxU&feature=related#ws)

Screamer (1995 PC)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDTiH_-Drw0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDTiH_-Drw0#)
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Chaosmancer on May 19, 2012, 09:54:27 AM
I have just remembered a game that was probably very underrated (nobody I know has heard of it either). PS2 game called I-Ninja.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg-TG78qCPs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg-TG78qCPs#)

And that video brought back so many memories. I think I want this game again.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on May 19, 2012, 10:01:09 AM
I have just remembered a game that was probably very underrated (nobody I know has heard of it either). PS2 game called I-Ninja.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg-TG78qCPs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg-TG78qCPs#)

And that video brought back so many memories. I think I want this game again.
Ah, I remember seeing footage of it from Screwattack's Top 10 Gaming Ninjas video- looked pretty good, actually. Too bad Joe Musashi (From the Shinobi titles, which I would also recommend here) wasn't higher on the list, though.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Mouldy on May 19, 2012, 02:39:09 PM
Grabbed by the Ghoulies for Xbox (originally made for GameCube)


Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: FOTEPX on May 19, 2012, 02:56:05 PM
I've played so many underrated games it isn't even funny

Crash N Burn (PS2)
Hot Wheels Turbo Racing (PS1)
Titan Quest (PC)

I could go on, but I'm busy.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: courthousedoc on May 19, 2012, 04:47:17 PM
Starfox Assault. Nice Splitscreen multiplayer
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Tweedy on May 19, 2012, 05:02:57 PM
crysis 2 is waaaay underrated
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Mecha on May 19, 2012, 06:32:39 PM
i think Hotwheels Velocity X for the PS2 is underrated.
it's one of my favorite games to play with my sister, it's so hilarious. XD
and guess what IGN gave it....
 4.6
"Bad"
 
 :p -  :rage

HWTR:
I have the original HWTR CD for the PS1, it was cool.

That game was AWESOME! I always remember the Helicrash map.
funny Helicrash doesn't work in my game, because it's scratched. :P i had to use cheat codes to get thru it.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: RpJk on May 20, 2012, 10:05:14 AM
Games that I think were underrated:
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
Polarium DS
Skate It wii
Kororimpa
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 20, 2012, 10:07:59 AM
Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Spyro 1, 2 and 3
MadWorld
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: madman3 on May 20, 2012, 10:18:41 AM

Kororimpa
rimprimprimprimprimprimprimprimp
Sin and Punishment 2
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Philippa on May 20, 2012, 11:09:32 AM
HWTR:
I have the original HWTR CD for the PS1, it was cool.

That game was AWESOME! I always remember the Helicrash map.
funny Helicrash doesn't work in my game, because it's scratched. :P i had to use cheat codes to get thru it.
That sucks, Helicrash was a cool track.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GarvinTheGreat on May 20, 2012, 11:10:45 AM
Robot arena 2 was underrated. :P
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Jonzu95 on May 20, 2012, 11:13:27 AM
Robot arena 2 was underrated. :P
Indeed
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: powerrave on May 20, 2012, 11:35:47 AM
eXtreme G 3 for PS2 and Gamecube is pretty much underrated I think.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on June 11, 2012, 11:13:51 AM
To bring this back, I'll bring up a personal favourite of mine-

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/22888Linksawakening.jpg)
The Legend of Zelda- Link's Awakening, for the Game Boy.

I'd consider this one to be one of the most underrated Zelda titles out there, but once tried, definitely ranks amongst the best Game Boy titles you'll find. As the first portable Zelda title, it's got an excellent selection of Dungeons, Locations and Items (Including the Hookshot, Roc's Feather and Pegasus Boots) to use and explore for a handheld, and brings new elements to the series, such as jumping and side-scrolling sequences, leading to very clever puzzling, action and adventure elements.

On top of that, it has nods to other Nintendo franchises, one of the Zelda series' most memorable soundtracks, and is surprisingly deep and engrossing for the system it appeared on. If you've got a Gameboy, get it. I can promise you won't regret it for a moment.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Team 9 on June 11, 2012, 12:15:14 PM
this:(https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSm1ymIJ2kLn0VpoB9tk5X2chNwHYSNLoWx6tIo-BmGS3s0zBUD)
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: madman3 on June 11, 2012, 12:53:39 PM
this:(https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSm1ymIJ2kLn0VpoB9tk5X2chNwHYSNLoWx6tIo-BmGS3s0zBUD)
YES
To bring this back, I'll bring up a personal favourite of mine-

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/22888Linksawakening.jpg)
The Legend of Zelda- Link's Awakening, for the Game Boy.

I'd consider this one to be one of the most underrated Zelda titles out there, but once tried, definitely ranks amongst the best Game Boy titles you'll find. As the first portable Zelda title, it's got an excellent selection of Dungeons, Locations and Items (Including the Hookshot, Roc's Feather and Pegasus Boots) to use and explore for a handheld, and brings new elements to the series, such as jumping and side-scrolling sequences, leading to very clever puzzling, action and adventure elements.

On top of that, it has nods to other Nintendo franchises, one of the Zelda series' most memorable soundtracks, and is surprisingly deep and engrossing for the system it appeared on. If you've got a Gameboy, get it. I can promise you won't regret it for a moment.
I liked it, but at times it felt a little directionless and random.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Jonzu95 on June 11, 2012, 01:35:51 PM
Every Zelda game is overrated :p
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on June 11, 2012, 01:37:59 PM
Every Zelda game is overrated :p
Tell me, have you ever actually played them?
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Jonzu95 on June 11, 2012, 01:38:56 PM
Every Zelda game is overrated :p
Tell me, have you ever actually played them?
Of course not. :gawe:
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Badnik96 on June 11, 2012, 01:49:56 PM
CAVE STORY
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on June 11, 2012, 01:59:45 PM
Every Zelda game is overrated :p
Tell me, have you ever actually played them?
Of course not. :gawe:
If that's the case, I'd definitely suggest you should at least try them out before making such definite opinions- I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: madman3 on June 11, 2012, 04:14:20 PM
Every Zelda game is overrated :p
Tell me, have you ever actually played them?
Of course not. :gawe:
If that's the case, I'd definitely suggest you should at least try them out before making such definite opinions- I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Twilight Princess is probably the best aged of them, followed by Majora's Mask, so I'd start with them.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Conraaa on June 11, 2012, 04:25:25 PM
Has Twilight Princess even had time to age?
Anyway, for me? Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: ianh05 on June 11, 2012, 05:10:34 PM
Jade Cocoon (PSX)
Full Throttle (PC)
Robot Arena 2 (PC)
Slipstream 5000 (PC)

just to name some.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Team 9 on June 11, 2012, 05:55:50 PM
CAVE STORY
SO MUCH THIS
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Natef on June 11, 2012, 07:58:05 PM
Red Orchestra 2
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Probably Rob on June 11, 2012, 08:17:37 PM
Red Dead Revolver.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: freeziez on June 11, 2012, 08:19:50 PM
Super Monkey Ball

...hold the tomatoes, people.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Mr. AS on June 11, 2012, 08:21:20 PM
super monkey ball 2

hold on dont rape me im expressing my opinion ok
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GroudonRobotWars on June 11, 2012, 10:59:11 PM
SAW (PC) - The first one was the better, The second was okay except for some of the combat and autosaves. But I recommend both, they are very suspenseful all the way too the end.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Reier on June 12, 2012, 02:27:04 AM
F Zero GX

No one remembers it
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on June 12, 2012, 07:21:17 AM
F Zero GX

No one remembers it
I do    :approve:
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Badnik96 on June 12, 2012, 08:22:43 AM
me too :D
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: doublestrand on June 12, 2012, 08:25:50 AM
F Zero GX

No one remembers it

Only got introduced to the music, that is about it.

Don't even know what type of game it is.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: J on June 12, 2012, 10:17:20 AM
Gotcha Force
Freakyforms
Plants vs Zombies
Robot Arena 1 + 2
Vigilante 8 Arcade
etc
etc
...Mostly anything I play now-a-days
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Jonzu95 on June 12, 2012, 10:56:28 AM
Vigilante 8 Arcade
For PC? O.O
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: RammingSpeed on June 12, 2012, 10:59:27 AM
Brutal Legend was pretty cool, also MadWorld.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: madman3 on June 12, 2012, 11:22:31 AM
Has Twilight Princess even had time to age?
Anyway, for me? Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
5 years? Older than some games here and it's certainly much better than Ocarina IMO (though I liked the latter a lot).
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Badnik96 on June 12, 2012, 11:49:09 AM
F Zero GX

No one remembers it

Only got introduced to the music, that is about it.

Don't even know what type of game it is.

I hate you

It's a racing game BTW

oh, and I will once again mention CAVE STORY.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: J on June 12, 2012, 11:35:26 PM
Vigilante 8 Arcade
For PC? O.O
XBox 360 game, dood
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Jonzu95 on June 13, 2012, 03:26:00 AM
Darn.. And I don't like xbox at all...
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Scourge of teh Galaxy on June 13, 2012, 04:28:35 AM
Underrated games? Just about every isometric TatRPG ever
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: wakkydude on June 15, 2012, 03:58:28 PM
Grand Prix 3 (and the 2000 expansion) was shunned for being "too similar" to GP2. In reality, it was hilarious because the physics were the perfect balance between "realistic" and "OMGWTFBBQCRAZY".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tdpdHGdSi4# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tdpdHGdSi4#)
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: courthousedoc on June 16, 2012, 02:46:12 PM
Enslaved: Odyssey To The West (PS3, 360).
Yes it's too short & has anticlimactic ending, other than that though it deserved to get more than a 7 for these reasons.
a. the games engine renders feelings evident on the characters faces.
b. the graphics are some of the best I've seen on the Xbox 360.
c. it portrays a post apocalyptic landscape in a different light.
The only reason it didn't get a higher review score is because critics are morons (Look at the score they gave Robot Arena 2) who wouldn't know a good game if it bit them in the rear.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hPgxp90lTE&feature=related#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hPgxp90lTE&feature=related#ws)
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: madman3 on June 16, 2012, 02:50:47 PM
Enslaved: Odyssey To The West (PS3, 360).
Yes it's too short & has anticlimactic ending, other than that though it deserved to get more than a 7 for these reasons.
a. the games engine renders feelings evident on the characters faces.
b. the graphics are some of the best I've seen on the Xbox 360.
c. it portrays a post apocalyptic landscape in a different light.
Never heard of it but it sounds okay.
Also, you've got No Limits, haven't you (okay, I may just be judging due to your prior membership of Coasters2k but whatever)? Kickass game for the roller coaster designer types.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on April 12, 2013, 09:03:48 AM
Just to bring this back-
 
super monkey ball 2
Oh yes, I've still got that one for my Gamecube. One thing I definitely liked about it was how it had fewer, but all-round better Party Games than its sequels- I mean, I'd much rather have a few really good games than loads of crap ones. Monkey Target 2 in particular was a hoot when played in multiplayer.    :approve:
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Reier on April 12, 2013, 01:08:55 PM
(http://www.theisozone.com/images/screens/pc-48148-31349982057.jpg)

Cause like no one knows about this game.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Mecha on April 12, 2013, 08:17:00 PM
POD: Planet of Death?

btw sup Reier.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Kossokei on April 12, 2013, 08:37:35 PM
The.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: wakkydude on April 13, 2013, 10:59:38 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gU1IwEWziO4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gU1IwEWziO4#ws)


The physics sucked. The track selection was made by a 5 year old with ADHD. It deviates too much from DD2.


I don't care.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on April 13, 2013, 02:21:52 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/42586Shinobi.jpg)
Shinobi, for the 3DS.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: RpJk on April 14, 2013, 02:43:02 AM
Final Fantasy IX
Vagrant Story
Wario Ware Touched
Yoshis Touch and Go
All Assassins Creed Handheld Games.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: madman3 on April 14, 2013, 06:23:32 AM
I'd say the original Starsiege: Tribes goes pretty under-noticed compared to its competitors of the time.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on April 14, 2013, 11:20:30 AM
Wario Ware Touched
Ah, I've got this. Pretty good it is, too.
 
 
Talking of Warioware, I'd also like to mention Warioware Inc.- Mega Party Game$ on the Gamecube. Whilst not so much cop in single player, it's fantastic in the multiplayer modes- the "Listen to the Doctor" game in particular is hilarious.   XD
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: AlexGRFan97 on April 14, 2013, 11:35:22 AM
I know pretty much everyone on this forum will have heard of or even played this game, but Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction for the PC and Xbox. For some reason, it's often viewed as the lesser brother of AoD despite the increased amount of licensed robots, better graphics, weapons with improved power, more arenas and a larger career mode.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Mecha on April 14, 2013, 12:13:45 PM
Wario Ware Touched
Yeah, Wario Ware Rocks! :D
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: wakkydude on April 14, 2013, 12:22:47 PM
I know pretty much everyone on this forum will have heard of or even played this game, but Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction for the PC and Xbox. For some reason, it's often viewed as the lesser brother of AoD despite the increased amount of licensed robots, better graphics, weapons with improved power, more arenas and a larger career mode.


the criticism stemmed from 1 - the physics being worse 2 - the game being horribly unoptimised, sometimes lagging on the best of pcs and 3 - the house robot ai being suicidal at best, ignoring yellow and red cards and killing you sometimes way out from their corner


however, the mars level ruled
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Jonzu95 on April 14, 2013, 12:27:14 PM
Ratchet & Clank game series needs more love
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Thyrus on April 14, 2013, 12:34:57 PM
(http://www.theisozone.com/images/screens/pc-48148-31349982057.jpg)

Cause like no one knows about this game.

POD <3 Played through it on one day with a friend on his mums birthday. good times.
I`ve read that some mentioned Robot Arena 1 as underrated. I don`t think so actually. I`m more supprised that they`ve made RA2 after that at all
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: RpJk on April 14, 2013, 12:53:22 PM
Another Code: Two Memories
Asphalt Urban GT DS
Chibi Robo: Park Patrol
Diddy Kong Racing DS
Dig Dug DS
Kirby Power Paintbrush
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on April 14, 2013, 02:24:40 PM
however, the mars level ruled
Definitely. If someone could remake that in RA2, I'd probably build them a statue.   :P
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Reier on April 14, 2013, 02:47:48 PM
Also

http://www.gog.com/gamecard/pod_gold (http://www.gog.com/gamecard/pod_gold)

<3
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Sylandro on April 19, 2013, 06:33:44 PM
Ratchet & Clank game series needs more love
Heck yeah!
Also, have you ever heard of Descent and Descent 2? It's a nice game.
Nothing makes my day more than blasting robots to smithereens.
Also, you can buy it here - http://www.gog.com/gamecard/descent_1_descent_2 (http://www.gog.com/gamecard/descent_1_descent_2)
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: madman3 on April 20, 2013, 03:00:50 AM
Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: RpJk on April 20, 2013, 03:08:09 AM
Every Katamari Damacy game.

Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on April 20, 2013, 07:18:03 AM
I'll dig out one of my old Gameboy titles to discuss-
 
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/14335mortalkombat.jpg)
Mortal Kombat 2, for the Gameboy. Whilst the other Gameboy Mortal Kombats were, for the most part, pretty crap (In particular MK4 on the Gameboy Colour), this one's actually pretty good.
It's fast, fluid, the music's good, pretty much all the special moves are in there, and improving on the shambolic "Kick him once and he dies somehow" Fatalities the original MKGB had, they've brought in some of the main Fatalities from the console games- it's undeniably a good feeling to use Scorpion's one to burn a particularly annoying opponent to death.   :P
 
One thing that did annoy me though was that a good portion of the cast consisted of recolours, and some of the other ones were cut altogether- no Kung Lao, Johnny Cage, Baraka or Raiden. That being said though, If you're a fan of fighting games, I'd definitely recommend giving it a look.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Dangerfield7up on April 20, 2013, 07:30:51 AM
Crash Twinsanity.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: playzooki on April 29, 2013, 01:25:08 PM
Minetest (http://minetest.net)
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on May 11, 2013, 06:28:28 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/95009Metroid2.jpg)
Metroid II- Return of Samus on the Game Boy.
The first portable Metroid title, this one's definitely an underrated title in the series that should definitely be given a look. Good action and exploration elements, an interesting storyline that sets the stage for Super Metroid, and a slew of cool items and weapons to use- including some that were originally introduced here, such as the Spider Ball, Varia Suit, and the Plasma Beam. Of course the original items, including the Ice Beam, Morph Ball and the Screw Attack (One of my all-time favourite weapons in gaming) return too, making even just exploring great fun.
 
If you've got the original black-and-white Gameboy, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. Great little number, this one.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GroudonRobotWars on May 21, 2013, 01:00:48 AM
Ju-on The Grudge for the Wii.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/85216Ju-on_The_Grudge_(NA).jpg)

Probably one of the most frightening games of this current gen, possibly one of the scariest games of all time as well.

It is a shame it did not sell well, as a sequel for it on the Wii U would be awesome especially with the gamepad.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Mouldy on February 07, 2014, 12:32:53 PM
Massive bump but it's on topic so I'm sure no one will mind.

Hogs of War for PS1 and PC. Probably one of my favorite games of all time.


(http://www.mobygames.com/images/shots/l/106393-hogs-of-war-windows-screenshot-aiming-through-the-sightss.jpg)
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on February 07, 2014, 12:33:45 PM
Massive bump but it's on topic so I'm sure no one will mind.

Hogs of War for PS1 and PC. Probably one of my favorite games of all time.
I remember that one.  :P
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 07, 2014, 12:43:20 PM
Massive bump but it's on topic so I'm sure no one will mind.

Hogs of War for PS1 and PC. Probably one of my favorite games of all time.
I remember that one.  :P

OMG YES

Love that game.

Also, Spyro a hero's tail and Brutal legend are underrated (and very, very different)
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GoldenFox93 on February 07, 2014, 06:52:21 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/32261Rocket-knight-adventure.jpg)
Rocket Knight Adventures, on the Mega Drive/Genesis.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Probably Rob on February 07, 2014, 06:56:55 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/Gruntz_Coverart.png)

Without a doubt.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: helloface on February 07, 2014, 07:01:22 PM
http://www.indiedb.com/games/env/ (http://www.indiedb.com/games/env/)

^Runs smoothly, no install required. Really fun retroish game.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Resetti's Replicas on February 07, 2014, 07:06:35 PM
Lose/Lose.  Free game, best game ever.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Merrick on February 08, 2014, 12:42:40 PM
Hogs Of War ftw.

Also really enjoyed a game called Freedom Fighters on the PS2.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6f/Freedom_Fighters.jpg)

And also Painkiller.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/11/Painkiller_Coverart.png)
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GroudonRobotWars on February 08, 2014, 10:52:29 PM
The Wonderful 101.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/55196Wonderful_101_box_artwork.jpg)

Splinter Cell Blacklist.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/1276splinter-cell-blacklist1.jpg)
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Badnik96 on February 09, 2014, 01:42:49 AM
Yugioh: Reshef of Destruction
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: J on February 09, 2014, 02:47:26 AM
Megabyte Punch
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Jaydee99 on May 02, 2014, 07:53:45 AM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c1/Heavy_Rain_Cover_Art.jpg/256px-Heavy_Rain_Cover_Art.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c1/Heavy_Rain_Cover_Art.jpg/256px-Heavy_Rain_Cover_Art.jpg)
heavy rain should've had more popularity. awesome game!!!!

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQI_gMJqKU2U2pQ5SqvEjlMOrogMCPs-OQ5xOu0OQk4QjXdU8Jm9Q:www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/11/bejeweled-3-110110-530w.jpg (http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQI_gMJqKU2U2pQ5SqvEjlMOrogMCPs-OQ5xOu0OQk4QjXdU8Jm9Q:www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/11/bejeweled-3-110110-530w.jpg)
Bejeweled 3. Great game.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSlaszTZ9pHo6w0fezMQdFEC0zmypd6Vr3ANNKMhsxmR0SubrERLw:86bb71d19d3bcb79effc-d9e6924a0395cb1b5b9f03b7640d26eb.r91.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pikmin-2-seeds-wallpaper.jpg (http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSlaszTZ9pHo6w0fezMQdFEC0zmypd6Vr3ANNKMhsxmR0SubrERLw:86bb71d19d3bcb79effc-d9e6924a0395cb1b5b9f03b7640d26eb.r91.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pikmin-2-seeds-wallpaper.jpg)
Pikmin 2. one of my childhood games ever.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: Kossokei on May 02, 2014, 03:55:10 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c1/Heavy_Rain_Cover_Art.jpg/256px-Heavy_Rain_Cover_Art.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c1/Heavy_Rain_Cover_Art.jpg/256px-Heavy_Rain_Cover_Art.jpg)
heavy rain should've had more popularity. awesome game!!!!
Heavy Rain told a great story through a terrible medium. For that, Heavy Rain isn't that popular.
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: GroudonRobotWars on May 03, 2014, 08:03:17 PM
Some pretty good Wii survival horror games that people skipped over as well as a good action game from the PS3/Xbox 360 as well.

Silent Hill Shattered Memories
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/23437SM_Pal.jpg)

Cursed Mountain
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/99743951867_109688_front.jpg)

Vanquish
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/19266Vanquish_PS3_US_M-logo.jpg)
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: El Chickenado on May 03, 2014, 09:54:51 PM
i think robot arena 2 is underrated
i know most people dont know about so you build robots and you fight em
but emergency is really hard to beat
also use piglets for drive motors and make a wedge ( Naryar dies)
but in all seriousness though
dangerous creatures on the wii was a very underrated game
it had a terrible storyline but the gameplay was fun
I havent played it in a while though
it probably doesnt hold up
Title: Re: Games you think are underrated
Post by: cephalopod on May 04, 2014, 02:02:29 PM
Silent Hill Shattered Memories
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/23437SM_Pal.jpg)

Yes, although this could be because it was my first SH game. I think most SH fans don't like it because it is so far removed from the original few, the same reason pretty much everything post The Room has been slated.
Take it as an alternate way of telling the story, like in another universe or whatever, as the devs intended and it's a great game.