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9Mar 12
Hi everyone,
I decided to write more about underrated games. To my surprise, the topic got attention and got great responses. I never thought that a list of underrated games would get this big.
Today, I am going to use the word "under-appreciated". As many gamespot users pointed out, for a game to get a 6 out of 10 is not that bad. It is still considered above average.
So what about games that deserved a 10, 9.5, or a 9 out of 10. What about games that made a change in the gaming industry. What about games that introduced new ideas, whether in the story, in the game design, or game mechanics. What about games that provide us (gamers) with a long compelling journey instead of 5 hour campaigns. What about games that give so much attention to details whether artistic, or technologic. What about games that introduce something new with every new release. I could go on, but will stop here before you get bored if not already.
We gamers want games that leave us speechless, we want games to remember, we want games to collect and replay again and again and again. Unfortunately, all this joy can be missed because of a review. A review that focused on minor negative aspects of a game and left the huge positive achievement the had made.
It is wrong to take points from a game because you disliked a voice of a character, disliked how a character walks, dislikedthe length ofthe game , disliked its difficulty level, or disliked how it was similar to another game. Am I wrong here, or are review about taste.
I can't see how reviews would depend on taste, since we all look at thing differently. Review should be about what the game achieved and the game had not period. If you are confused, bare with me. I will list games that I think are severly under-appreciated and will give a reason for each game. Games are listed alphabetically:
1- Assassin'sCreed Revelations (was under-appreciated because of the gild defense missions and Desmond's memory fragments). Are you kidding me, the game introducedsomething new, you don't have to like it. There are games out there that repeat the same formula again and again and again and again. Still they get at least a 9, looking at you COD.
2- Battlefield 3 (was under-appreciated because it was compared to a COD campaign). Okay, maybe they are wright, but lets not forget that the game introduced a new engine (Frostbite2). This a big deal, a new engine that will be used in gamesfor years to come. Isn't that enough to impressyou?
3- Crysis 2 (was under-appreciated because of the enemy AI "Artificial Intelligence"0. I don't know where to start. This was the first third party game tobe provided in 3D. The game used an entirely new engine. Thegame looks wonderful. The gameplay options you have arebrilliant, you can playstealthly or blast your way in.
4-Heavy Rain (was under-appreciated because it felt like an interactive movie). At least it was a new idea and was done perfectly. Just want to mention that the story is one of the best you would ever encounter.
5- inFAMOUS 2 (was under-appreciated because it was similar to the first installment). It is a sequel, it has to be similar. The game improvedin graphics, story and gameplay.
6- Need for speed the run (was under-appreciated because of the quick action sequences). Now that's stupid. It is a new feature, you don't have to like it. At least I did. The game used a new engine (Frostbite 2) isn't that enough?
7- Rage (was under-appreciated becausethe world to explore wasn't big enough, and the multiplayer was only racing). Okay, this is not a fallout game, nor it is Call of Duty. The game looks gorgeous, gunplay is amazing, and it used a new engine.
8- Vanquish (was under-appreciated because it was too short). Okay, so other shooters are 15 hours long? The game is a technical blast. Shootinghasn't been that fun in years. Shooting in slow motion is amazing. Sliding and boostingfrom cover to coveris a brilliant idea.
See what I mean? I could go on and on, but the blog has been long enough. What I meant to say Today is that there are many games out there that deserve to be appreciated, not neglectedbecause of minor dislikes. I only mentioned 8 games, and I am sure there are many more.
Do you have any under-appreciated games in mind? if yes, which are they? and why?
Did you have any thought about the games above? if yes, please share them with us.
Should I write more about underrated "under-appreciated games"? or should I move to the new subject (overrated games)?
Thank you very much for reading.
Peace!
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@DR-ZMBK I am still playing AC as I really like the story. However the gameplay is rubbish. It is just a series of over simplistic mini games, the combat is poor, the climbing mechanic is rubbish and frankly there is no reward to exploring the world at large.
@DR-ZMBK I am still playing AC as I really like the story. However the gameplay is rubbish. It is just a series of over simplistic mini games, the combat is poor, the climbing mechanic is rubbish and frankly there is no reward to exploring the world at large.
I agree with infamous2 I still have tom pick that title up it looks like a lot of fun and I already beat the first one.
I agree with infamous2 I still have tom pick that title up it looks like a lot of fun and I already beat the first one.
@DR-ZMBK You need to get your overrated games blog up! After playing AC at the weekend I have a lot to say on this subject!
@DR-ZMBK You need to get your overrated games blog up! After playing AC at the weekend I have a lot to say on this subject!
Completely agree!! A game that doesn't look and play the greatest but provides an insane amount of fun is way better than a game that looks like a masterpiece but is oh so boring to play any day. They need to get their priorities straight!! :lol:
Completely agree!! A game that doesn't look and play the greatest but provides an insane amount of fun is way better than a game that looks like a masterpiece but is oh so boring to play any day. They need to get their priorities straight!! :lol:
@darthcobain17, I wish reviewers concentrated on how much fun a game provides, not on technical issues. Thank you very much.
@darthcobain17, I wish reviewers concentrated on how much fun a game provides, not on technical issues. Thank you very much.
@immortality20, Totally respected. I am sure you will like it, just give it a second chance.
@immortality20, Totally respected. I am sure you will like it, just give it a second chance.
@Berkut666, overrated games is the next topic indeed. There will be a massive debate here, looking forward to it.
@Berkut666, overrated games is the next topic indeed. There will be a massive debate here, looking forward to it.
vanquish may have gotten props by gamespot, but overall in the consumer market was very underrated and was barely played by anyone, Need for speed the run is also another one and also it featured the frostbite2
vanquish may have gotten props by gamespot, but overall in the consumer market was very underrated and was barely played by anyone, Need for speed the run is also another one and also it featured the frostbite2
Well there's one I'm playing right now, Speed Racer for the PS2, that got mostly mixed reviews. But it's a super fun game, very different, so fast and colourful, tons of unlockable content, and most importantly a lot of fun. I have a number of games I could probably come up with but this is the first one that sprang to mind, simply because I'm in the middle of playing it. :P
Well there's one I'm playing right now, Speed Racer for the PS2, that got mostly mixed reviews. But it's a super fun game, very different, so fast and colourful, tons of unlockable content, and most importantly a lot of fun. I have a number of games I could probably come up with but this is the first one that sprang to mind, simply because I'm in the middle of playing it. :P
For the most part you have made some good and lasting comments. But when reading most gamers review of the games above, there wasn't much of a fanfare.
For the most part you have made some good and lasting comments. But when reading most gamers review of the games above, there wasn't much of a fanfare.
@DR-ZMBK hey opinions are just, opinions. i'm happy you love the game, I hope one day to go back to it and love it like I did AC2 and brotherhood. :)
@DR-ZMBK hey opinions are just, opinions. i'm happy you love the game, I hope one day to go back to it and love it like I did AC2 and brotherhood. :)
It's a fair point that a minor issue with a game shouldn't blemish the overall experience but it is the responsibility of the reviewer to cover all pros and cons. Giving a score is always going to raise controversy in a popular game.
It's a fair point that a minor issue with a game shouldn't blemish the overall experience but it is the responsibility of the reviewer to cover all pros and cons. Giving a score is always going to raise controversy in a popular game.
I think overrated games should be your next blog! I am sure it will cause alot of debate, especially with the likes of COD, Resident Evil etc!
I think overrated games should be your next blog! I am sure it will cause alot of debate, especially with the likes of COD, Resident Evil etc!
@DR-ZMBK - have you heard me mention my gaming queue...its over 30 games long...I wish I had time to play a game again, but I don't I'm afraid...
@DR-ZMBK - have you heard me mention my gaming queue...its over 30 games long...I wish I had time to play a game again, but I don't I'm afraid...
I really didn't enjoy Revelations that much, I thought the tower-defense mechanic was tedious and the found the gameplay to be the same as the other games. I understand sequels should be similar, but they also need different things to be included, but tower defense in a game called Assassin's Creed was a bad idea from the start. Heavy Rain should've been a movie, and the walking was basically broken. I thought that Quantic Dream should've at least hired some American voice actors, when the big plot twist came 'round it came from a kid so French it took me another look at it just to understand what he was saying. Heavy Rain was a good experience, but I'd rather pay $10 for a movie than $60 for a game. Rage was a great game, I don't understand the reception it got. Duke Nukem Forever was also very underrated, I'm sorry it didn't turn water to wine, that's not it's job! I just thought the game was trying to get me to laugh and hold me over with naked girls. I thought Mass Effect 2 was also overrated just because it turned into Gears of War
I really didn't enjoy Revelations that much, I thought the tower-defense mechanic was tedious and the found the gameplay to be the same as the other games. I understand sequels should be similar, but they also need different things to be included, but tower defense in a game called Assassin's Creed was a bad idea from the start. Heavy Rain should've been a movie, and the walking was basically broken. I thought that Quantic Dream should've at least hired some American voice actors, when the big plot twist came 'round it came from a kid so French it took me another look at it just to understand what he was saying. Heavy Rain was a good experience, but I'd rather pay $10 for a movie than $60 for a game. Rage was a great game, I don't understand the reception it got. Duke Nukem Forever was also very underrated, I'm sorry it didn't turn water to wine, that's not it's job! I just thought the game was trying to get me to laugh and hold me over with naked girls. I thought Mass Effect 2 was also overrated just because it turned into Gears of War
I stopped after you defending Revelations. I'm seriously not playing it because of the terrible RTS mini game. Man I hate it. End rant.
I stopped after you defending Revelations. I'm seriously not playing it because of the terrible RTS mini game. Man I hate it. End rant.
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