Forgotten and underrated games thread - Page 3

Theredintheskyisours · June 16th, 2004, 09:46 AM

Did anyone play Custer's Revenge in the '80's? I need that game! Did anyone play those Jane's Combat Flight Simulater's?

TrevJ · June 16th, 2004, 11:09 AM

I finally bought Beyond Good and Evil (around here, Skies of Arcadia is either not to be found or is more money than I feel like spending) and while it's quite good, it seems like it's going to be short as hell. I'm maybe 8 hours in, and I think I'm approaching the finale. That's not cool.

Orion Crystal Ice · June 17th, 2004, 02:43 PM

I think I'm the only one who enjoys Solar Jetman for the NES.

Forsaken is awesome aside from the terrible techno soundtrack.

Firedwarf · June 17th, 2004, 06:10 PM

Skies of Arcadia is probably the best RPG I've ever played. So much fun. So awesome. I haven't picked up the Gamecube version yet, but since I have the summer off from school I'll probably get it soon.

Trev, are you looking for the DC version or the Gamecube one?

Firedwarf · June 17th, 2004, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Final_Vision

Fuck Skies of Arcadia is like 24 bucks brand new at Gamestop but it looks too "3D new age RPG'ish" but I hear nothing but praise for this game...and I need an RPG right now

PLAY THE GAME PLAY THE GAME.

TrevJ · June 17th, 2004, 08:31 PM

Gamecube version. I found a used copy yesterday for like $56, a price which resulted in a prompt "fuck that."

On the other hand, I picked up Otogi instead and it's pretty awesome and would classify as an underrated game for sure, so all was not lost.

Firedwarf · June 17th, 2004, 08:53 PM

Damn. Definitely keep your eyes peeled for a cheap copy!

What platform is Otogi for?

I'm replaying Chrono Trigger and though it's definitely not forgotten or underrated.. it rules.

TrevJ · June 17th, 2004, 09:07 PM

Otogi is for Xbox. Apparently it resembles PS2's Shinobi in several ways, and seeing that it's published by Sega it very likely does. It's basically a mission-based action game where you play as this semi-godlike ninja dude, but what I really like about it is that just about everything in each mission's arena is destructable, and you get rated on how much destruction you cause. And, since you are a god of sorts, you can send enemies flying with your more powerful attacks, blasting them through columns, buildings, trees, or whatever else is in the way, making for a very neat effect. It's like Blast Corps mixed with Shinobi, which is rather spiffy.

Edgecrusher · June 18th, 2004, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TrevJ

Gamecube version. I found a used copy yesterday for like $56, a price which resulted in a prompt "fuck that."

On the other hand, I picked up Otogi instead and it's pretty awesome and would classify as an underrated game for sure, so all was not lost.

$56 for a USED copy? Where the hell are you shopping?

I don't think there are any Gamecube games that cost more than $49.99 (+ tax) brand new.

Firedwarf · June 18th, 2004, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Edgecrusher

$56 for a USED copy? Where the hell are you shopping?

Canada, haha.

TrevJ · June 18th, 2004, 10:18 AM

Yes, EBGames in Canada aren't exactly known for their low low prices. Their list price for a new copy of Skies of Arcadia was $74.99 if I recall correctly.