15 great console games that few people pay attention to

The success of consoles today is not only due to the power, convenience and low cost, but also the great contribution from game publishers. Quality games have partly motivated gamers to own their favorite console. However, not all attractive games are successful.

God Hand

Honestly, all of Clover Studio’s games deserve to be on this list, but God Hand is the most worthy name. Released the same year as Ōkami, this beat-’em-up title marks the end of the developer’s life. IGN’s infamous review aside, God Hand is considered one of the best games of the PlayStation 2 generation. Despite the unremarkable graphics and storyline, Clover Studio has designed an extreme combat system. A powerful period that still cannot be surpassed by any other game of the same genre. According to God Hand’s director, Shinji Mikami, the product didn’t sell well because Capcom didn’t impose enough restrictions.

Jet Set Radio

With Sony dominating the market and Nintendo at the pinnacle of the 3D genre, Saga’s Dreamcast failed to the point that the manufacturer withdrew from the console industry. While not the best of the sixth generation, Dreamcast’s list of games certainly isn’t bad at all. Designed with stunning graphics and unique gameplay mechanics, Smilebit’s Jet Set Radio should have received more recognition. Fortunately, Sega already supports its rollerblading game on many other consoles, so there’s no reason why you shouldn’t give this game a try.

Shadows Of The Damned

For those who like to play games with a little bit of weirdness, Goichi Suda is the one you’re looking for. Working for developer Grasshopper Manufacture, Suda’s most successful product is probably No More Heroes and its sequel, but Shadows of the Damned is arguably his greatest masterpiece. While Capcom struggled to modernize Resident Evil, Suda released a humorous third-person shooter title featuring the enigmatic protagonist Garcia Hotspur. While it only sold 25,000 copies in its first week, Shadows of the Damned’s Underworld is worth a visit.

Enslaved: Odyssey To The West

Developer Ninja Theory can be said to have mastered the release of a flawed single-player game that is also full of fun and fussy players. Like Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is set in a post-apocalyptic setting and revolves around an escaped prisoner who must escort a teenage girl home. The game garnered rave reviews, but failed in sales and was unable to bring in the investments to continue. Namco Bandai blamed the overcrowded market for the failure, but its greatness cannot be defined by sales.

Deadly Premonition

This Twin Peak-inspired horror survival game from Access Games isn’t designed to make big bucks for developers. Surprisingly, Deadly Premonition got off to a pretty good start; unfortunately, this success didn’t last and so after three months, any chance of a sequel vanished. Although affected by outdated graphics and gameplay that do not leave players’ feelings, Deadly Premonition’s compelling storyline is like a gem in the middle of a sea filled with technical troubles and silly animations. For those who are willing to put up with this graphics engine, they will discover a unique and lively horror game.

Beyond Good & Evil

After more than two decades of waiting, Ubisoft has decided to revisit the world of Beyond Good & Evil. The developer’s website describes the game as “one of Ubisoft’s most beloved titles,” but that doesn’t seem to make any sense as it’s been pushed aside to make way for Prince of Persia. . Positive player reviews mean nothing in the face of a massive commercial failure, so Beyond Good & Evil isn’t considered a success. Fortunately, this forgotten gem from Ubisoft has gained a large following after being released on as many consoles as the Xbox 360, and a sequel might not be too far off either.

Chronicles Of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay

Technically, Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay is not exactly a hole-in-the-wall game for the series, but rather a sequel to the story of the anti-hero Riddick. This first-person shooter is one of the best in the genre, but also the most overlooked. After years of wasting money on failures like Jurassic Park: Trespasser or Thor: God of Thunder, many gamers have learned and steered away from games that have more or less similarity to the franchises. famous. And Vin Diesel’s shooter is no exception, although critics seem to like it.

Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil

Due to a series of failed games, 2001 was a bad year for developer Namco. Building on the solid foundations of its predecessor, Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil takes full advantage of the very best of PlayStation 2, creating one of the most classic titles of this generation. It’s a pity that no one seems to notice it and the game only comes in at number 85 on the list of best-selling games that year. Simple but extremely attractive, Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil is a name worth checking out immediately.

Vanquish

Unlike Bayonetta and MadWorld, Vanquish marks developer PlatinumGames’ first foray into the third-person shooter genre. Most studios will struggle a lot when getting their hands on a new genre, but PlatinumGames is not one of them. With gameplay at the top in this industry and fast paced that makes it difficult for players to put down the handle. Although not the studio’s lowest-grossing game, Vanquish deserves to be on par with names like Gears of War or Just Cause 2.

Alpha Protocol

Even with average gameplay and mediocre AI, developer Obsidian Entertainment was able to create an engaging adventure that respects the player’s decisions. If polished a little more, Alpha Protocol could have been a worthy competitor to the most famous names in the seventh generation.

Psychonauts

Sales of Psychonauts were so bad that Majesco Entertainment decided to withdraw from the game publishing industry. An odd platformer game released in the crowded sixth generation, the fact that designer Tim Schafer was allowed to release this work is considered a miracle. Its quality is undeniable, but promoting Psychonauts must have been a nightmare. Although stuck in a genre geared towards younger players, its plot presents issues that are too murky and psychological for children; Plus, adult gamers are too focused on shooting RPGs and ignore this quirky platformer.

Resonance Of Fate3

In the late 2000s, Sega went through a period of great success and brought to the industry a series of great games. Unfortunately, most of them don’t get much attention. Alpha Protocol and Vanquish are two other names mentioned on this list, but the Yakuza series, Aliens vs. Predator, and Viking: Battle for Asgard should also be named. A JRPG with more focus on shooting mechanics than swords and using a steampunk aesthetic, Resonance of Fate’s combat system can be compared to most Square Enix productions.

Conan

The gameplay formula of the God of War series looks pretty easy to imitate, and both Dante’s Inferno and X-Men Origins: Wolverine do well to match Kratos’ madness, but neither of them turn out to be very profitable. . A better name than either of those games, Nihilistic Software’s Conan has just enough difference to stand out. Besides the magic element, the player can switch between three different attack styles and thereby also change the main character’s combo. Developer and producer THQ was unimpressed by sales and went their separate ways with the novel’s hero Conan of the same name.

Condemned: Criminal Origins

Condemned: Criminal Origins has grossed enough to warrant a sequel, but there’s nothing too much to praise about this horror masterpiece from Monolith Productions. A tense first-person shooter and thrilling graphics, Ethan Thomas’s investigation forces you to face your biggest fears while traversing extreme regions. scary period. Season two Condemned 2: Bloodshot added a multiplayer mode, but backfired and both reduced the quality of the campaign mode and failed to attract many players. In short, Condemned: Criminal Origins is a must-play game for horror fans.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines

The ambition of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines has so far had few games to match. “Players Choice” is an overused fancy phrase that turns out to be meaningless, but this game from Troika Games presents its idea. Introducing various vampire races and unique dialogue choices, the world of Bloodlines will change based on the protagonist’s actions. Some technical shortcomings and cumbersome combat system aside, Bloodlines was largely welcomed by critics, and its reputation grew over time. It may look a little dated on the surface, but the core mechanics of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines are as alive as ever.

According to Thegamer