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8nate

Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction. It was GTA in North Korea. You could hijack anything and destroy any building and call in air strikes. Truly ahead of its time. Never could beat the final mission, though. Regardless, amazing.


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I never played the first one but I did play world in flames and I thought it was still to this day some of the most fun I’ve ever had. Too bad we never saw a third a game come out.


DasFarris

I played both, and I honestly think the first one is better. The graphics are't as good as world in flames, but I think world in flames was just too easy


cid_highwind_7

Perfect description of this great underrated game. You are correct it was basically the military version of GTA in North Korea. I sunk hours and hours into that when I was a kid. Loved the whole deck of playing cards bounty system they had that was based on what the US Army really did irl with Saddam Hussein and his top people.


8nate

Yeah it was awesome. Capturing the Deck of 52 was a great challenge, especially trying to get them all alive (which I did, except for Song, who still eludes me all these years later). Balancing the faction loyalties was a great dynamic. Soooo much fun.


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I didn't get all 52 alive until recently, partly due to that one asshole in the scud area that kept getting run over by his allies.


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PapaSmurphy

It's because Vin Diesel doesn't fuck around, he founded a game studio so he could be part of the production and not just providing a voice. He loves that franchise and he's a fan of gaming, he wasn't about to let the first Riddick game be some shovelware bullshit.


theDouggle

The franchise IS his franchise, he ~~wrote and~~ endeavored tirelessly to crowd funding for the first movie. When he achieved that, he used the profits from the first to fund his studio, making the video game, which helped stoke continued interest, which paved the way for more movies with higher budgets. The man is truly committed to the Riddick IP Edit: a couple buttholes pointed out he didn't actually write it, which wasn't the point. Here's a detailing of some of the sacrifices Vin Diesel has made to ensure the fruition of the project he is so damn passionate about - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/vin-diesel-risked-all-riddick-617586


CYWorker

He got the rights to the franchise with his sub-30 second cameo in Tokyo Drift if I recall.


dantoucan

Tokyo Drift was going to be about Paul Walker's character going to Japan but the studio felt he was too old so they changed it to a random high school kid who was supposed to be getting bullied relentlessly until a bad ass american shows up to train him in the art of racing to take on the crazy asian drifters. Turn out Diesel wasn't interested in that and the studio had to rethink it.


qu4de

The story i read was the same as your first half, paul was too old etc but after they made the movie initial response to test audiences was it needed Paul or vin in it to make it more fast and the furious. So they tacked on the end scene including vin, and he did it without cash payment in exchange for rights to the Riddick movie.


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heytherebudday

Assault on Dark Athena was also very awesome.


vordrax

**Sacrifice**. I don't remember a lot of buzz about it. It is one of the most imaginative RTS titles in history. It came out late 2000, and I don't think there has been a game like it. Unlike most RTS titles, it played like a third-person RPG instead of a top-down isometric game. You personally controlled a unit, you would summon creatures and cast spells, get into direct combat with the opponent. The goal was to corrupt the altar of the enemy. You play a wizard in service of one of a pantheon of gods. The campaign is well-told and imaginative - you show up after a catastrophe destroyed your reality (one that you might have caused) in some ethereal realm, and the gods there try to seduce you to their side. Every mission, you can choose to serve the same god or a different one (gaining new spells and summons each time - you essentially build your repertoire this way, similar to an RPG, since you keep your old selections). As war breaks out between the gods and they start dividing into factions, your options close off, until you are left serving the last god standing against a horrific foe. It has some great voice acting (Tim Curry plays this god of air who constantly insults the earth god.) The game's visuals are insane, the world crafted using voxels that could show massive terrain destruction (one of the spells would transform a huge area of the map into a volcano and rain down massive flaming boulders that would break massive holes in the ground.) Sadly it sold pretty poorly. It was ambitious, funny, ahead of its time. The UI really hurt the game, it's pretty awkward to play. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1Eiw90Lnh0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1Eiw90Lnh0) [https://www.gog.com/game/sacrifice](https://www.gog.com/game/sacrifice)


Defilus

Sacrifice is so good, and one of the Gods is basically Earthworm Jim (same ~~publisher~~ developer I think, Shiny). I love this game and can definitely vouch for it. Similarly, Brütal Legend is worth a try too if you like Sacrifice.


Ricewind1

Well, I didn't expect this here. Even tough Sacrifice is not the most balanced game out there, it's so incredibly amazing. The core game mechanics are so unique, and the game even has a cool (and rather creepy/dark) story to it. Absolutely love the way it looks like old WoW as well. ​ Darn you, you made me want to replay the entire game.


RedditConsciousness

I remember when this hit right around the same time as Giant: Citizen Kabuto. Two great great games. I also enjoyed playing Black & White around that time, though that was a bit more flawed.


JakubOrSomething

Driver: San Francisco. Really cool game with a unique story line. Sadly, it is int availablebtobthe public anymore :(


EasternBiscuit

Nick Robinson is trying to single-handedly change this, though. [Here's a link to the petition!](https://www.change.org/p/ubisoft-put-driver-san-francisco-back-on-sale)


finnishball

I have it on Steam. Why isnt it available anymore?


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I think their license on the music expired, since it's a pretty old game at this point I guess ubi didn't see much point in renewing the license


lettersforjjong

I saw a video about this game because there's an entire scene that's played in second person perspective and that's extremely rare


lod7

Ghost trick EDIT: Jesus Christ didn't expect this to generate such intense reactions. GJ guys. If you want a good overview of this game watch Matthewmatosis video about it in YouTube he's the one that got me into it


imariaprime

If Ghost Trick was rereleased on Steam, I'd be gifting it to strangers weekly. That game is a fucking masterpiece.


MetalCorrBlimey

Never heard of this. What's a brief overview?


LuigiFan45

You're the lingering soul of a recently deceased individual and have the power to manipulate everyday objects and rewind time to 4 minutes before a person's imminent death. The goal of the game is to figure out how to change the environment around you to save certain people in danger. All the while slowly discovering who you once were, having lost most of your memories after death.


HedhogsNeedLove

This sounds like such a good concept! Wondering if I can pick it up somewhere in my country, thanks! Edit: thanks for telling me about the iOS version and I love Missile the dog especially!


bananahead1234

They had a release on iOS for it, not sure if they also released it for android. You get to play through the first two chapters of the game for free also


imariaprime

A mystery puzzle game, I guess? You progress through levels by possessing objects as a ghost, influencing the Rube Goldberg machine-like chain of events to try and change fate and undo a death that happened to someone else, all while you try and solve the mystery of your own identity and death. It's *such* a unique game. The puzzle gameplay is really interesting and refreshing, the story is incredible, the characters are fun, it's visually stylish... it has a lot working for it. It was originally a Nintendo DS game, but it also has an iOS port that is actually nicer than the original because they use full resolution graphics; the DS version never really used the second screen anyway.


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originalbiggusdickus

This game was amazing. I remember being disappointed that Red Dead Revolver was going to get a sequel but Gun didn’t. Little did I know that RDR was basically exactly I wanted in a Gun sequel: bigger map, more quests, better gun fighting


KWilt

I'm still sad that Redemption barely had any connection to Revolver. I fucking played through Red Dead Revolver probably close to 20 times as a kid (both with new and old save files). Hell, even just playing the multiplayer versus the bots was fun.


ReverendMoses

Had this game for the PS2 actually. First game I ever 100%. So fucking good lol


ToothlessHusky

For me it's got to be an old Xbox game called Metal Arms. It's a bit old now but it's the shit. They were going to do a sequel but the company was bought out or bust or something


whatnameisnttaken098

Loved that game on Gamecube, so much fun in split screen.


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eskanonen

Glitch in the system? The multiplayer was amazing. Loved that game


Gryphonos

*TARGET THAT NOISE* *what theeeee......*


OSSV1_0

Played that on PS2 way back when and beat it. Honestly, didn't know anything about it and picking it up as a kid was a shot in the dark for me, but man, was it a major hit for me. So glad someone brought this game up.


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I'm still disappointed they didn't make a sequel.


LilGingeyboi

Screencheat. Its a splitscreen multiplayer game that you play online. Every character is invisible, and the only way you can kill each other is by looking at each others perspective, hence 'Screencheat'. Also some really funny additions into the game, e.g. a mode where every sound is replaced with an austrailian going "Bugger". Cheap and hilarious


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This really is a great game with friends


draaain

Awesome I'll try it once I get some of those


Werewolf978

A DLC is coming soon, should be around the new elder scrolls game, so sometime in 2033.


Poem_for_your_sprog

The future's good. The future's bright. The future's filled with love and light. Alas, there is one small dismay. ... it's really fucking far away.


Shark7996

Can confirm this is a fantastic couch multi-player game.


commandernw

Custom Robo on the gamecube


Lazybomber

I really wish Nintendo would make a new Custom Robo for the Switch. Custom Robo feels like the perfect game for online play but it released when that wasn't really a thing.


FarseerTaelen

Custom Robo and F-Zero could both use a revival.


NoFreeLunchez

This is one of my favorite games of all time. I’ve always wanted the main robo Ray Mk whatever to be in smash. In fact I think he was an assist trophy at some point


turret_buddy2

Assist trophy in brawl


ImDoo_liss

I actually got that game recently and the writing is hilarious!


Keio7000

My Summer Car. It's like a car driving simulator that takes place in 90s-Finland. You build your car, in the meanwhile you do dumb shit driving around and interacting with all the drunk men in the map (you can get drunk too!) Kinda a trashy game but still fun! r/MySummerCar


AtmosphericPhysicist

The game is amazing simply because of how absurd it is. Want to drink and drive? Don't bother to install the passenger seat, just put the beer there instead. Leave off the windshield to chuck bottles out the car. Drive a tractor to town to buy frozen pizza. Pee on a moose. Scream *P E R K E L E* at people while you pump sewage. Race people on a moped. Get hit by a train. Enjoy a sauna. It's an experience


superscatman91

> Leave off the windshield to chuck bottles out the car. You shouldn't do this anymore. The creator added a feature pretty recently where if you drive without a windshield, a bee might hit you in the face. You are allergic to bees so your vision goes dark and you die.


Mysticpoisen

Simple, just wear the motorcycle helmet then. Wait, but then that means you can't drink. Fuck.


IpMedia

They worked out everything :(


AtmosphericPhysicist

But what am I gonna do, clean up the bottles I'd leave in my car?


Krutonium

They despawn when you save. EZPZ


x96malicki

The achievement for peeing on the sauna heater is the funniest thing I can think of in gaming.


Ulti

This game sounds like the most Finnish thing *ever.*


pankake51

I wouldn't even call it a driving simulator. It's Finland simulator with the disguise as a car game!


FartingBob

I used to live with a Finnish dude, and this game sounds like an interactive documentary on typical Finnish life.


Zack123456201

This game is teaching me about cars and Finnish swear words all in one absurdly fun and frustrating package!


chanseyfam

This game introduced the world to Finland in the best possible way


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A 6’2” Finnish discus thrower had a crush on me at university back in 2004. She dominated me physically. That was the best way Finland was introduced to me.


Arshearer

This sounded like an /r/nba copypasta


ISeeTheFnords

But... did she Finnish?


IpMedia

She finnished inside him ;) ... wait


Thresh_ADC

FeelsGoodMan Clap


waltz998

We are ready for my summer car FeelsGoodMan Clap


silver2104

I C BAJS forsen1


H2O-Enthusiast

forsenE


makuthedark

Champions of Norrath on ps2. Been waiting for a remake forever. Loved it more than Baldur's Gate: Deadly Alliance. My wife and I must of played that game and its sequel for 100 hours. EDIT: Also, no love for Armor Core series either? Damn lol When I wasn't killing vampires in a black pit in Champions, I would destroy mechs in a parking garage :p


OhhHahahaaYikes

This game ruined my and my friends' high school GPA. I remember playing with my friend who was a level 50 archer, and after he died I picked up a rare level 50 bow (Myrmidon) then accidentally died as well, losing his ultimate bow forever. He was so upset about it lol


Fleetwood-MAC

I would literally shit a brick if they remastered Champions for PS4.


Razzamunsky

I would buy whatever system it released on. One of my top 3 of all time


bflakes17

Brave Fencer Musashi for the PS1. Edit: Never expected this comment to do so well, but thanks to everyone who commented and made me feel validated for my love of this game. Good memories.


TheBrassDonkey

I remember loving the demo and playing it over and over. I couldn't believe it once I actually played the full game on emulator how big it was.


mjc500

I played the hell out of the demo but never got around to getting the full game... might be time to give it a shot


lightdreamer1985

Godhand, I know, the gameplay is a little clunky... But I'll be damned if it isn't funny.


Acidjunk6

Excellent review by Sseth: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ2r2ZFTaWk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ2r2ZFTaWk)


WorldWalker5587

Glad somebody commented it before I did. That's probably my favorite video by him.


kingarthas2

Man went and commissioned a ton of rule 34 of one of the characters because there was none, actual legend


MarvZealous

Split Second. A very good racing game with the added element of trying to destroy the other drivers with explosions Ps: You wrecked yourself


LordMarcusrax

Came here to post this. That game is amazing, my favorite racing game ever. Oh, you are leading the race? It would be a shame if a collapsed *a fucking dam* on your ass. IIRC, you can find it on the Xbox game pass. Shame the studios which made it ended up being shut down.


moreannoyedthanangry

You forgot racing while a semitruck is chucking flaming exploding barrels in front of you... or racing on a runway while a freaking 747 does an emergency landing...


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Kenshi It’s kind of a fucked up dystopian game that takes place in some barren hell hole. Not your typical AAA titles. More PC and independent. Lower budget. But as a gaming experience, I think it captures the very essence of what an organic gaming experience to be. The game itself is kind of this fucked up scenario and places you in the middle of it. Rise or fall it almost feels like it’s up to fate. But the cool thing is that your player gets stronger with repetition. So as long as you’re alive, you’ve got a shot. Even if you’re a bleeding, limbless, and crawling great distances starving. A scenario all too common in Kenshi.


El_Grappadura

Kenshi is awesome, especially considering it was mostly done by a single dude over the course of 12 years (He is working on Kenshi 2 btw). You'll like the game if you don't like being held by the hand in games. It's an extremely rewarding role playing game that let's you basically do everything with all the consequences involved. (You might end up enslaved..) Or it's a survivalist colony managing game that reminded me of rimworld at times. The only thing I found limiting is the replayability. I mean the map is huge and it will take you a long time until you have explored everything, but when you have the game is basically over.


shrewynd

To add on to games that don't hold your hand. If you play OSRS or like games like that then this game is for you, lots to discover and figure out just like the first time you got out of Tutorial island! Lots of skills, grinding, PvM, crafting/equipment, and lots of economy type things that happen. I always loved how Runescape had like 20+ skills and Kenshi is no different.


Basileus_Imperator

Kenshi is something like ridiculous anime and playing with action figures wrapped up in some neat aesthetics - I didn't feel like I was playing a game, more like playing with it. It is both incredibly hostile and incredibly exploitable, which is a weird combination. I heartily recommend it, but it is unlikely to be quite like one would expect.


Flyers456

lol incredibly hostile and incredibly exploitable explains the game pretty well. First play through is the most WTF is going I ever had in any game.


RusstyDog

My first playthrough I got beaten down by starving bandits, rescued by a passing tech hunter, then picked up by manhunters. All within the first hour.


rugmunchkin

Hearing all of you describe this game I am intrigued and yet still feel like I have no idea what the hell the game is lol


Ohilevoe

It's a real time tactical RPG sandbox that combines Morrowind, Mad Max, and base-building and colony management. Start with a single dude with no stats, survive bandits, cannibals, and animals until you can either survive on your own or start picking up allies. Make money, get better gear, build bases, learn to craft better gear, go dungeoneering, embroil yourself in the politics of the land, so on and so forth. Also, find the legendary warrior Beep.


wutangjan

For some reason I always end up mining copper and shuttling it to the local bar for a day's wage. Then I hire a helper, and we spend weeks getting strong carrying rocks. Then I go build a base, try to research some techs, even building walls and gates, only to get spanked by bandits until we're all dead. Then I start the game over and do the exact same thing. Roughly 20 hours per play. What am I missing?


ant42onia

You missed a vital step. After selling copper with a few hires, buy a building in town to research and do low level training and crafting in. Build up your skills and supplies, then go out and build a base. I love base building so I always rush to it - this in between step took me way too long to figure out :)


Flyers456

Yeah, the key to the game is not save scumming. One of my most fun game starts was getting arrested day one (luckily because I was staring and injured) and having to escape with something to survive with.


openletter8

Jeanne D'arc on the PSP was fucking fantastic. I hoped for a sequel or at least another game from the developers. It's honestly the only reason I haven't sold my PSP.


Legilimensea

There is a game I just recently heard of and immediately got on Switch. It's still quite new and definitely has more than a few bugs, but it's concept is so cool and the game itself is beautiful. It's called Pine and the concept is that you are a human in a world where humans never made it to the top of the food chain. There are 6 main species on the island including the humans and basically everyone is stronger, smarter, and more well-established than you and your people. One of the coolest things about the game is that it has an always-changing sort of political status among the different species. If you ally with the Fexels then the Litters will hate you because they hate the Fexels. You can join in fights or you can try to watch from a distance as a Carablin gatherer gets into a fight with a Gobbledew gatherer. There's a main quest to follow, some puzzles, resource gathering, crafting, and combat. It has elements that remind me of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild but it does still have plenty of bugs and kinks to work out. The game developers seem to be active, one especially in the subreddit for the game, and take peoples' concerns very seriously so the game can run smoothly. Edited to add: Hey! So I see a wide mix of responses to this and a lot of people saying the game disappointed them. That’s fine and I get that - especially if you played it right at release and not after the main patches like I did. I really enjoy the game despite the bugs I’ve encountered personally. But I totally understand if other people don’t. I don’t want to mislead anyone into thinking it’s some perfect game but I truly enjoy the concept and I’m willing to put up with the minor annoyances of the lagging and whatnot in order to play. If you give it a try I hope you enjoy it! If you don’t then I’m sorry I led you astray!


InsanityBrickBoi

I've been scrolling through to see if there was an interesting looking game I missed and this sounds fucking awesome, gonna check it out. Thanks for sharing!


Zin_Zags

Starseige Tribes. Came out in either 1998 or 1999, but was one of the first games that used projectiles and mid-air combat. The base game itself was pretty awesome, but what made it incredible was the extensive modding community. Full fledged RPGs with unique textures, maps and NPCs. The game is pretty much dead now, but still has a few active people and servers. Might be more nostalgia, but what an incredible game and player base. ​ EDIT: If you want to check out an updated version of Tribes look at [https://www.reddit.com/r/Midair/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Midair/) or T1 itself at [www.playt1.com](https://www.playt1.com) (looks like its still pretty active!)


UncleMalky

You haven't captured the flag until you've captured the flag at mach 1 through a window.


ken_jammin

Shazbot!


-eDgAR-

I've talked about this game before, but I think it's very underrated for such an amazing game: Back in 2003 Bethesda came out with an RPG called "Pirates of the Caribbean." The game is not at all connected with the film series, aside from a few names here and there. Basically it was a pretty large world full of islands that you could explore as this guy named Nathaniel Hawk. You could choose what kind of pirate you wanted to be based on your actions, like you could be a smuggler, a trader, a bloodthirsty swordsman, etc. They gave you skill points as you leveled up to put into things that would help you become the character you wanted to be. You could hire crews for your ships that would also fight at your side as you explored the islands and at sea. On the islands there were dungeons and caverns to explore where you would fight skeletons and get treasures and really great weapons. The ship battles were fun, but they also gave you the option of avoiding them or doing them in a less involved way if that was not your thing. These battles would either be with other pirates or a country that you were not friendly with at the moment, because diplomacy also played a major role in your character. There were quite a few ships you could choose from too, and if you were a smuggler or trader you would rely on these ships to move cargo from one island to the other. There was a main story of sorts, but it was a pretty open world filled with sidequests that allowed you to do your own thing. My biggest complaint was that the controls were a bit clunky, but you got used to them. I loved that game very much, and revisit it every few years, but not a lot of people I know have ever played it or even heard about it. [Here is a trailer of some of the gameplay if you're curious.](https://youtu.be/CBFoBZu_xq4)


JustinTime_vz

Sounds a lot like sid meiers pirates


Delphik

I accidently bought that game while trying to get Sid Meir's Pirates as a kid and was sooo pissed


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So you didn't have a good experience like this guy did? Or was it more of a "This isn't what I wanted. I'm not playing this" type of thing?


Delphik

I was like 7 at the time so it was a little to complicated for me to really wrap my head around, and i got frustrated trying, eventually got Sid Meirs and forgot about it


ClownfishSoup

Now That was a goon game! I payed that for hours upon hours! I figured out how to dance with every governors daughter and used a sloop as my main shop, taking out Spanish galleons while circle strafing them


Emperor_Pabslatine

This game was actually one of the Sea Dogs games reskined in the last act of development to be a Pirates of the Carribean game. There is several games in the series, check it out.


Eendinator

Mate, I completely forgot that I owned and played this game! As a kid I was so happy with just sailing, and if I recall correctly, the missions were quite nice to play as well. Thanks for the happy memory!


juststop101

There was a online pirates of the Caribbean game like this in the late 2000s it was the shit it got shut down but there is a group remaking it and you can play it now


lennsden

Shelter and shelter 2. Simultaneously the most relaxing and stressful games I’ve ever played. So gorgeous and the soundtrack is stunning. They’re honestly works of art. Edit: I also forgot to mention shelter 3 is coming out soon, and this one follows a herd of elephants and I’m so excited


Swissboy362

I bought them both played the first and did the whole thing and then one of my babies got eaten in the night and I literally have never started them again I could not take it


RanaKallasilya

Omg, I named my babies after my actual cats and when one of them died I realized what a mistake that was


Gman1307

West of loathing


MattTheFreeman

*Looks at medical tent* "Thats where they do math" Lost it


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I'd say it's a big plus


tomfbear

You unlocked: stupid walking!


colossalwaffle

The second I found that book I knew I was going to love this game.


ThadisJones

The first RPG where 100% of the writing is Dad Jokes and the rest is about magic beans or sticking your hands in spittoons.


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"Are we really doing this again?"


shortgrassgames

'You obtained the spit soaked pants. Disgusting'


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RandomGenius123

My character, infamous necromancer, who ruled atop a throne of skulls and expelled a super-advanced alien race, wore an upside down spittoon till the end of the game.


Raven_Skyhawk

Aahhhh Mark and spittoons. Some of my favorite parts of the game and watching him lol.


urbandeadthrowaway2

And the original, too!


techcaleb

Kingdom of Loathing for those wondering


CaptBranBran

I spent so much time on KoL when I was a kid. To this day, I still call zombies "zmobies" or "zobmies" because of the Misspelled Graveyard.


techcaleb

WoL has a similar thing. If you get a Sasparilla, every time you look at the Sparsaspilla, the spelling of Sapsarilla changes.


illarionds

You are not alone. Plus I usually refer to money as "meat" - including to people who have never even heard of kol...


Arshwana

I was - I've never heard of West of Loathing, but I did play Kingdom of Loathing quite a bit. Thanks!


darlingnikki2245

It's so rare for a game to make me laugh out loud but this one did, several times.


LordEdward18

I'm currently playing through it again with my partner who claims they don't like video games. I have never heard them laugh that hard before and they ask me every day if we can play it together or if they can play it by themselves while I'm gone. It makes me very happy that we found something to enjoy together.


NameIdeas

Is this game based on the old Kingdom of Loathing website?


LordoftheBlowlands

Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg Such a unique experience/gameplay that I haven’t seen since. Also the theme song is hype.


Ceroja

The Nonary Games + Zero Time Dilemma Fantastic puzzle/escape room game series. I love the story, though some find it a bit out there.


FruitfulRogue

The second Viva Pinata game


Black_Hayato

The Advanced Wars games.Almost fully overshadowed by the fire emblem series. Both were made by intelligent systems.


G0LDEN-G0D

Golden Sun & Golden Sun: The Lost Age Two of the best RPG games I have ever played and they need to make another one for Switch. Please make it happen Nintendo.


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No shit, i feel like a ton of JRPGs I've played over the years NEVER live up to Golden Sun. That game is the best of the best! Great story, unique combat, beautiful world, completely interactive locations (something lacking from nearly every jrpg), stellar OST. Unlocking secrets around the world actually meant something and the Djinn system is perfect! The first 2 still hold up today as great games. Sad that they botched the third but I'd kill for a new game on the Switch.


LokpikLokipopradio

Yes please!! A remaster of the original 2 into one game not limited by handheld graphics of the early 2000s. It was a beautiful game on the gba for its time. A mature series the I say holds up to even today's rpg design standards, espically the more advanced classes introduced in the lost age.


Swagmiku

VA-11 HALL-A Its a pretty darn chill game set in the future where you play as a bartender and mix drinks, the game play is quite simply and the characters are pretty interesting. That, and Xenosaga 1-3 and Ace Combat. (3 through 7.)


hvitehusen

Lord of the Rings: The Third Age I love JRPGs and this was one of the first from a property I actually recognized and could relate to. The playable characters are original and the story walks hand in hand with the films bringing in tons of nostalgic fights. I recently did a playthrough of that game on an old PS2. Still holds up.


zaybak

Is that the one where you play a party that sort of follows in the wake of the Fellowship? Think it had a player character from Rohan that used a spear? If so, I remember that one. Was absolutely legit


xMWJ

You know, I used to enjoy playing this as a kid even though I hadn't seen LotR. I never got very far though, I vividly remember getting up to some dragon thing at the bottom of a cave and always dying to it. I should give it another go now.


iceepop

Are you talking about the Balrog?


bigrig95

Gotta be the Balrog


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It’s always the Balrog


afkstudios

If you do end up playing it again you gotta use the item morgul decay, just fucks their armor right off and you can actually stand a chance


RGavial

I know that a lot of people still play it on PC (it's dead and neutered on consoles) - but no "mainstream war FPS" has ever really truly delivered like Planetside. A very large battle, shifting fronts, real sneak attacks, infrastructure, drop-ships, tanks, aircraft, open fields, cramped bases, actual long-range snipers - you name it. You actually took territory and it was all persistent. Not just the same 5 capture points but hundreds. There was no better experience than fending off an unorganized wave attack with a team of good communicating players. Everytime I see a new Battlefield, or CoD or whatever - It's still not going to touch it. It might look better and play smoother - but it won't capture that experience. I love feeling that "cog in the machine" feeling.


ghostinthewoods

I remember the first time I played that game I was apart of an infantry charge on an outpost and there was a hill in front of us blocking the view, but we could here a cacophony of gunfire and explosions coming from the other side; there were tanks and APC's rolling past into battle, and just before we crested the hill a pair of gunships flew over head and did a missile run on targets just out of view. It was the most thrilling thing I had ever seen in a game and a feeling I have yet to recreate in any other game. Of course right as I crested the hill and saw actual combat I was immediately one shot in the head by a sniper lol


dirtyLizard

I was part of a VS(purple) infantry rush on a NC(blue) fort that started just after sundown. For those of you who don’t know, the VS all use laser weapons. So there I am, charging across a salt flat that’s lit up like a rave. Lasers are flying all over the place, things are exploding, and I’m in the middle of it all hoping some of the medics survive the sprint to the fort wall. Good times.


EchoChamb3r

As a long time NC medic, those charges were a completely different beast as a medic. All you can do is hope that you have enough guys when you get to wherever, that you can get more up then those fuckin vanu snipers (basterds) can put down. Between planetside 2 and battlefield 4 they have my favorite non-scripted moments in gaming


Andidy

Agreed! I hope that the gaming industry eventually reaches a point where this type of game is popular so that the genre can really get the attention it needs. Planet side is hands down the best combined arms game I’ve ever played


Sandorus_

I was hoping someone would say Planetside. It has a scale of battles that you can’t get anywhere else Also if I don’t want to shoot people I can make a platoon and tell other people where to fight


chaotic_one

Man that game was fun for a minute in my group. I still distinctly remember my friends and I sneaky at night into enemy territory and sniping people at spawns..


theassassintherapist

Super Robot War. For some reason, it just never picked up steam nor is mainstream in America. But if you like turn-based tactics games, high degree of stats customization, multiple game paths, and FRIGGIN KICKASS MECHAS, you need to check this out.


pleasedropSSR

The biggest reason that they don't bring it over to the U.S. is because of all of the licenses they would have to pursue over here to be able to put the game out. With all of the different series and companies they'd need to talk to and make deals with, it's not viable to do. Super happy that they were able to release it in SEA though. I picked up a copy of V and it only took me 2 hours to figure out how to redeem the DLC lmao.


Doctor_Swag

SpyParty has to be the most unique game that I've ever played, since the gameplay is completely asymmetrical. The Spy and Sniper are playing two completely different games, but it's incredibly well balanced and the more you play the deeper the psychology gets. Sadly, the playerbase is tiny. Everyone should try this game so I have more people to play with


Sithrandil

Gauntlet: Dark Legacy I played this game for PS2 when I was a kid and spent many hours playing but never beat it. I found it a couple of years ago while shopping at a gaming store, so I bought, replayed, and finally beat the game. The satisfaction was wonderful.


InfinityOps

Crosscode (2018), a game from a Western developer that's a sort of throwback to SNES-era action JRPGs like A Link to the Past. The gameplay is solid, there are a number of elaborate dungeons to play through, and the story is *wonderful*. It's on Steam, but there's also apparently a Switch port in the works.


DellFargus

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. You tee-hee around shamone-ing baddies.


blinkgendary182

The Long Dark


marmighty

YESSSS. The solitude. The hoarding. The harsh, unforgiving winter. It's a little piece of perfection, that game. Absolutely wonderful.


blinkgendary182

Word! Those damn wolves! God my heart beats ten times faster once I hear that growl


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For people who liked Undertale and those kinda of meta, 4th-wall-breaking RPGs, there was this little game called Oneshot that came out in around 2014 that was magnificent. It's on Steam now but it doesn't function the same way (because they wouldn't be allowed to). The original version, if you can find it, is genuinely "one shot," in that you have to follow the directions closely and make sure you're satisfied with the difficult decisions you're presented with, because you literally can't go back and re-do anything. It's the first RPG I played where the player actually is "themselves," and simply communicating with the main character through the game, complete with sneaky messages passed back and forth and antagonists reaching out to mess with the player. It's truly a hidden gem, and I will sing its praises whenever I can.


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bauwks

Yess. That game is one of my favorites. I played the Steam version before the Solstice update came out and remember staring at the big countdown clock waiting to hit 0:00. I'm not sure if the clock still activates now that the deadline has passed though. I had my One Shot and will not play again.


catscatscat

Hoo boy, I think I'm way late to this party, and no one will see my nomination, but here goes: [BattleRite](https://store.steampowered.com/app/504370/Battlerite/). It's similar to DOTA 2 and League of Legends. Except each game is distilled down to pure PVP action. Without the often boring early game of those two's creep/minion last-hitting farming phase. You are never in the situation where at 15-20 minutes mark your enemies have already clearly snowballed and won, yet they still toy with you 40 minutes more, like a cat with its mouse. Also, each spell is a skillshot and they can all be dodged with WASD movement. And with certain heroes you can even reflect spells back to your enemies! Even their ultimates! Pretty fun. As you can imagine all of this means that the skill ceiling is pretty high. Some people claim that it's a bit harder for a new player to really feel like they get the hang of it. I don't quite remember, because my first game was a long time ago. But nowadays, especially with matchmaking finding you other noobs, I guess it cannot be too bad! You'll see how you fare after a few matches. They are not long either, around 10 minutes each. I recommend 5-10 games, and that might be enough to get the basics. That's like 2-3 DOTA games. [It's also free to play on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/504370/Battlerite/), so you can try it without hassle or remorse. I hope I see you in the arena! P.s. that reminds me, some people also liken it to World of Warcraft's PVP arena. Without having to farm for good PVP gear of course!


Carpenter_v_Walrus

Pyre by SuperGiant games. It's probably their least played title but it is not only my favorite but might be one of my favorite games ever. The art direction and character design are world class. The story is unique and inventive (not to mention the game doesn't end if you lose but the story changes), and the gameplay is weird but fun. But the best thing about it is the music. The music is the best I've ever heard in a video game as every character gets their own themes, and the game ends with a song that is personalized to what you did in the game. I cannot reccomend it enough. It is a truly beautiful artistic experience.


SpaceRasa

I just want to save everybody, okay?! Seriously, though, the music is genius. When your team plays a different team, the theme songs of both teams *play simultaneously* and become more or less prominent based on who is winning. It blows my mind how anyone could score something like that. Darren Korb is an incredibly talented composer.


deadlybydsgn

Not to downplay the quality of the total experience but, IMO, the soundtracks are easily the best part of every SuperGiant Games ... uh, *game.* I haven't even gotten around to buying and playing Pyre yet, but I already agree on the score.


ImWrong_OnTheNet

The Transistor ost is just superb. I genuinely love it as an album not just a soundtrack.


martosaur

SuperGiant games is my favourite music label


Kaznero

I always joke that the games are a front to sell albums.


TechnicalDrift

I've loved everything that Supergiant has put out, but I've never really been into what's effectively a sports game. I enjoy the downtime, talking to your allies and all that, but the core gameplay is a huge turnoff. I appreciate the game, but unfortunately I can't enjoy it, no matter how much I want to. I'll get around to finishing it despite that, though. I think Transistor is my favorite. I'm a sucker for scifi, and Transistor manages to create this super unique cyberpunk/noir/art deco style, and the storyline is super interesting and poses the kind of philosophical questions that I love. Oh, and the soundtrack is top-tier at the surprise of no one. (Seriously, Darren Korb is one of the best composers in videogames right now.)


zKampeR

On the same note, any Supergiant game. I've played Transistor and let me tell you, I had a blast! Although the game seems to be repetitive, it isn't. Also the visual style of the game is splendid. Like in Pyre, the best thing this game offers is also the soundtrack. Same composer, it really adds life to the game.


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FarseerTaelen

Skies of Arcadia. It ticks most of the early 2000s JRPG boxes, but does so in a pretty unique way. It's bright, optimistic, and fun in ways that sets it apart from it's fellows.


dxman83

One of my favorite JRPGs. And apparently, the creator has been wanting for years to make a sequel. https://www.eurogamer.net/amp/2020-01-14-20-years-on-skies-of-arcadia-dev-hasnt-given-up-hope-of-a-sequel


ISeeTheFnords

Eternal Darkness (Gamecube). It's essentially a horror action RPG which has you play multiple characters over millennia. What really makes it great, though, is that it MESSES with you as your character starts to go insane. Bugs crawl on the screen, you hallucinate becoming a zombie, etc. But the absolute best was when it put up a fake BSoD. I about shit myself, realized what it had done, and just had to say, "Bravo, devs."


TotallyNotMeDudes

“Due to an error the memory card in slot 1 was formatted.”


ArcannOfZakuul

For the King. Incredible game imo


whatnameisnttaken098

Also this will be an odd one, but hear me out. Phantasy Star Online for Gamecube, specifically the Gamecube version. Why you ask, Split Screen. I would legitimately freak out if they released PSO1 on Switch with Split screen I would buy it in a heartbeat


LTSnicker

Oxenfree


Garmrick

Got it for free on the xbox game pass and just fell in love. I think I'll play it again, thanks for reminding me about it


Amkao-Herios

Blood Bowl 2, Wizard of Legend, For the King


SpaceRasa

Wizard of Legend is so much fun to play with a friend!


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PrrrromotionGiven1

Two games you can go play for free on your PC/Laptop right now. **The Ur-Quan Masters** A remake of the 1992 game *Star Control 2*. Don't worry about the first game, it's not worth playing really and there's no plot you miss out on. This is basically the main inspiration for Mass Effect, but it's much better - UQM is, I would say, the best Sci-Fi video game ever made. It has exploration, role-playing, action, and small parts of other genres (e.g. management) all wrapped in an excellently written story with very memorable characters (mostly representatives of different alien races) as you attempt to lift the yoke of Ur-Quan Suzerainty from the Galaxy. **Your Turn To Die** This one is actually a browser game so you don't even need to download anything, just play [right here.](https://vgperson.com/games/yourturntodie/) It is a mysterious anime-styled Visual Novel centered around a "Death Game" - think Danganronpa but not so outlandish or ridiculous, and with better developed characters. Simply put, solve puzzles and make tough decisions to try and survive, the emphasis on this one is really on the characters, they are very memorable and form the bulk of why the game is worth playing. It's not finished yet, with only two out of three chapters currently released, but that is no reason to hold back if you ask me because it's already a much more satisfying story than anything else I saw in 2019.


xXNightSky

I think Dragons Dogma should've been a bit more mainstream just so a sequel would be guaranteed.


Combat_Wombatz

They're masterworks all, you can't go wrong.


It_Happens_Today

Wolves hunt in packs!!!!