Never heard of these. Summoner sounds cool though.
I love the game "The Last Remnant". It got trashed when it came out, and the Xbox 360 version was a little broken (I beat it anyway) but the PC version is GREAT. I love that damn game.
The Filthy Five
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 On 09/29/2013 at 07:50 AM by Phantasystar77 See More From This User » |
Ok people, the point of this blog is to point out 5 games which I loved, yet the masses seemed to hate. Now im sure I can think of more then 5, but im only gonna talk about 5 right now. Some of these games were either ignored by the mainstream gaming press either because the reviewers didn't play them enough, or because they weren't some big budget titles with a big name attached. At least that is my opinion.
1# Summoner (PS2): While this launch RPG was reviewed poorly, and based by many, I loved it. Sure the characters may have looked a little zombie like, and there was a lot of pop up, but this game was great. You see, once you looked all that, you'll find a very deep and involved RPG. Yes I even liked the combat system which was also bashed a lot. Sadly I never beat the game. Far into it I came across what I believe is a game killing glitch. Its been awhile, but if I recall it had something to do with talking to someone to get an item, or give an item too. Someday im gonna start this game up again and beat it. A sequel was released on both PS2, and Gamecube. Despite it being a good game, and better reviewed, I actually enjoyed the first one more.
2# Roadsters (N64): What can I say about this game except that its pure racing joy on the N64. From the amazing graphics to the tight control this racer is just too good. If I could pick a single flaw in it I would have to say its the annoying characers. However that is it. This game was also released on the PS1, and the Dreamcast. While im unsure how the PS1 version plays, its average at best on the DC. Sure the game may look a little prettier, but that is it. It doesn't control as well and its just not as fun despite being a little different of a game.
3# Ford Racing 2 & 3 (PS2): Yes im aware these are 2 seperate titles, but to me I consider it 1 game split in 2 parts since their both so similar. Anyway, if you like arcade style racers, this is one of the best in my opinion. Back when these were released I recall game mags and sites bashing these titles as bargain bin garbage. Yes they were originally released at budget prices, but that doesn't mean they were bad games. While these games aren't as deep as say a Gran Turismo game, I had a lot more fun with them then Gran Turismo 4 and its horrid controls.
4# Nightcaster (XBox): This was one of those early XBox titles that got trashed all over. However like the other titles on this list I really enjoyed it. I do admit my memory is a little hazy on the game, but I do recall it being a very fun action game with some pretty cool spell effects. A sequel was also released, but that game was a major let down to me. A shame too since I was really looking forward to it before it was released.
5# Gauntlet Dark Legacy (PS2): I own well over 200 PS2 games and I would easily put this title in the top ten of PS2 titles I own. As much as I loved Gauntlet Legends on N64, this one blows it away with tons more content and gameplay. The game itself captures the Gauntlet personality perfectly, but it magnifies it times 100. Its got tons of levels, characters, and amazing multiplayer. This is one game I really wish they would do an HD remake of and add online play too. Im also aware this game was released on Gamecube and XBox, but i've never played those versions so I can't comment on them.
So, anyne else here have any titles that they really enjoyed but were bashed by the mainstream?
When I get back to playing games on my PS2, I'll have to pull it. Those other games I your list, I don't own. If I see them, I'll check them out. 
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