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What? A prime topic? Well, my!
Under-rated games seem to have grown and the good thing about them is that because they don't sell as well as those hyped up super-games, you can usually find them cheaper than their counterparts.
My latest find is Wreckless. Now this was hyped to heaven on the Xbox, mainly as a showpiece for the graphics of the console. Unfortunately, it suffered from a shortness of gameplay and a singular style. It wasn't until a lot later that the other two formats got their versions of the game, and by then everyone had forgotton about it.
Well, I'm here to tell you that it's well worth picking up if you have a PS2 and even better for Gamecube owners. Given the extra time to develop the gameplay, Wreckless now boasts many more levels and even a two player. Ok, so the two player mode is a tiny bit strange, both being on the same screen and catching up, Micro machines style, if you're too slow, but it's as close to a 2 player Chase HQ as you'll get. The single player missions have been padded out too, which all adds up to a great little game. Well worth a look.
Talking of cars, TD Overdrive is a fun little racer and guess what? It's now a little cheaper too. Second hand this game can be a real bargain and it goes like a rocket (though not as fast as the Burnout games).
Then there's Turok Evolution. Now it didn't get that high a score in some mags (though C&VG gave it an 8/10), mainly because it was a standard FPS with some woeful scenery glitches, but for the price you can now pick it up it's worth every penny.
Roaming around the forest with huge dinosaurs is great, and that's only the first level. Loads of weapons and intelligent enemies make it a good little investment for a small cost. Special Reserve even have the PS2 version at £9.99!
Another way to get cheaper games that are now less well received is by looking at the franchises. Games like Tony Hawks have many sequels and as the new one comes out, the old ones get traded in and even go down in price brand new, a mere £10 for PRO SKATER 3 on the Cube. With new tricks and better bits and pieces, everyone forgets about the old games and goes straight for the new. These kind of games were pretty highly rated too, when they first came out, so you won't be buying a dud, just a cheap thrill (of sorts!).
There you go, plenty of bargains to be had, so don't complain when you haven't got enough for the next big thing, there's always something good you haven't tried yet just waiting in that bargain bin! Don't believe the hype, some of those under-rated games are better than you think.
Under-rated games seem to have grown and the good thing about them is that because they don't sell as well as those hyped up super-games, you can usually find them cheaper than their counterparts.
My latest find is Wreckless. Now this was hyped to heaven on the Xbox, mainly as a showpiece for the graphics of the console. Unfortunately, it suffered from a shortness of gameplay and a singular style. It wasn't until a lot later that the other two formats got their versions of the game, and by then everyone had forgotton about it.
Well, I'm here to tell you that it's well worth picking up if you have a PS2 and even better for Gamecube owners. Given the extra time to develop the gameplay, Wreckless now boasts many more levels and even a two player. Ok, so the two player mode is a tiny bit strange, both being on the same screen and catching up, Micro machines style, if you're too slow, but it's as close to a 2 player Chase HQ as you'll get. The single player missions have been padded out too, which all adds up to a great little game. Well worth a look.
Talking of cars, TD Overdrive is a fun little racer and guess what? It's now a little cheaper too. Second hand this game can be a real bargain and it goes like a rocket (though not as fast as the Burnout games).
Then there's Turok Evolution. Now it didn't get that high a score in some mags (though C&VG gave it an 8/10), mainly because it was a standard FPS with some woeful scenery glitches, but for the price you can now pick it up it's worth every penny.
Roaming around the forest with huge dinosaurs is great, and that's only the first level. Loads of weapons and intelligent enemies make it a good little investment for a small cost. Special Reserve even have the PS2 version at £9.99!
Another way to get cheaper games that are now less well received is by looking at the franchises. Games like Tony Hawks have many sequels and as the new one comes out, the old ones get traded in and even go down in price brand new, a mere £10 for PRO SKATER 3 on the Cube. With new tricks and better bits and pieces, everyone forgets about the old games and goes straight for the new. These kind of games were pretty highly rated too, when they first came out, so you won't be buying a dud, just a cheap thrill (of sorts!).
There you go, plenty of bargains to be had, so don't complain when you haven't got enough for the next big thing, there's always something good you haven't tried yet just waiting in that bargain bin! Don't believe the hype, some of those under-rated games are better than you think.
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Pyonth wrote:
> Played MK64 yesterday and, if it's any better, my pants shall turn
> white
Its good
> Played MK64 yesterday and, if it's any better, my pants shall turn
> white
Its good
Played MK64 yesterday and, if it's any better, my pants shall turn white
very good topic,in game games like zelda and metriod are still like £27 second hand but you can get just as good games alot cheaper but with less hype behind them, i.e. ikaruga or ts2 is very cheap now the hypes calmed down,and the guy below i think you have a while b4 mario kart ruins your life but i know what you mean, i cant wait either
Cel Damage is class - played it tonight, and if Mario Kart wasn't going to come and ruin my life, I'd buy it tomorrow.
But i have to disagree with wreckless - good for a bit, but I only ever played it the first day i got it and never since.
It's poor
But i have to disagree with wreckless - good for a bit, but I only ever played it the first day i got it and never since.
It's poor
I cant see why some dont get the attention they so deserve
I got Turok the other day.
I can see why it got slated, but well worth the £8 I paid for it.
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy is another to get.
Slated because of it's simplistic, arcade style, old school gameplay, but great fun to play. Especially as it's only £15 from Amazon (not sold by SR anymore so I don't think they'll mind this "advert").
I'd have regretted £40 on it, but for £15 you get fantastic 4 player fun.
I can see why it got slated, but well worth the £8 I paid for it.
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy is another to get.
Slated because of it's simplistic, arcade style, old school gameplay, but great fun to play. Especially as it's only £15 from Amazon (not sold by SR anymore so I don't think they'll mind this "advert").
I'd have regretted £40 on it, but for £15 you get fantastic 4 player fun.
What like Shenmue 2,JSRF e.tc
Yes,I agree
Yes,I agree
Yeah, under rated games make for the most fun I think. With areally hyped up game, you now what you are going to get. Whilst I will love it I imagine, Halo 2 is not going to surprise me. At least not in the way something like Blast Corp on the N64 did, an under rated game that I picked for a few pounds.
I also see the wisdom in going for the previous version of a series. Get it cheaper, gt good at it, by the time you are the next one is cheaper. Plus you mentioned Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. It is more highly rated than the 4th one is, but most people would buy number 4. Having played the playstation original yesterday I feel a sudden urge to buy a newer one. And oh so convienently THPS 3 is on the Xbox Classic range now.
I also see the wisdom in going for the previous version of a series. Get it cheaper, gt good at it, by the time you are the next one is cheaper. Plus you mentioned Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. It is more highly rated than the 4th one is, but most people would buy number 4. Having played the playstation original yesterday I feel a sudden urge to buy a newer one. And oh so convienently THPS 3 is on the Xbox Classic range now.
I like Cel Damage. I parted with AUF to get it.
Good speedy and frantic multiplayer like Whacked.
Good for 12-15 quid but bad for 40.
Good speedy and frantic multiplayer like Whacked.
Good for 12-15 quid but bad for 40.
I will have to take a look at sled storm then as I think SSX Tricky rocks.
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