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[Ignatz Mouse]

So I have slowed my game-buying (and playing) to about 1/10th of what I used to do two+ years ago. Likewise, I stopped following reviews and news so much.

This is no biggie-- except, I wonder what I missed? If there's been another overlooked gem like Ico, I've probably missed it.

So, in other words, what great games have flown under the radar in the last 1-2 years?

I have a PS2, GBA and and Xbox, but feel free to mention Cube games, too.

 

[Justin Bailey]

Katamari Damacy for the PS2

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

Good game, or just strange?

 

[8bit]

Good game, bit strange, lots of fun. Especially good for non gamers as it seems to appeal to them. Not in Euroland though, if that's where you are.

 

[Justin Bailey]

Good game, or just strange?

Both.

And Donkey Konga for the Cube is a blast, esspecially if you have lots of people to play it with.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

I'm in the US.

Also, it's not like I've been under a rock-- I just stopped being so compulsive in following news and reviews, so unless a game gets lots of attention, I can easily miss it. Since many of my favorite games are low-sellers*, I'm asking around.

* Ico, Rez, Devil Dice-- I tend to like quirky stuff.

 

[DarkGiygas]

It's plenty quirky.

http://katamaridamacy.jp/contents_e.html

 

[Draff]

I've heard Technic Beat is pretty good. I haven't been able to find it myself though.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

That's it?

C'mon, pimp your favorite under-appreciated games!

 

[AirBrian]

Beach Spikers (GCN)
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System (GCN or Xbox)
Freedom Fighters (GCN or Xbox)

 

[kaching]

Eyetoy for PS2. If you haven't heard anything about it - USB cam for the PS2 that's used to detect your movements in front of camera and translate into game actions. Several different games out at this point take advanatage, but most are collections of minigames.

 

[Dave Long]

Gungrave Overdose. It's better than the first one and if you like to shoot stuff you will definitely be satisfied. Only $14.99 too!

 

[Kiriku]

Resident Evil 4 will be on PS2 too, and someone is getting his head cut off.

 

[jett]

Red Dead Revolver. If you are a fan of westerns you MUST own this.

 

[hanzo]

I have been casual too. But recently, I picked up a PSTwo, Halo, GTA:SA, DOA:U, RE: Outbreak, and FFX. Now i have many things to play.

 

[Dr.Guru of Peru]

Freedom Fighters!!

 

[Mr_Furious]

Alien Hominid comes out next week. That's one that'll slip under your "casual" radar.

 

[el jacko]

Beyond Good & Evil. Best culmination of gaming ideas this gen, with an excellent world design. Ending's kinda lame, but it doesn't detract much (if at all). A must buy!

You can get it on any platform.

 

[Unison]

Technic Beat is an awesome game. Buy! Buy!

 

[MarkRyan]

You probably missed the best game ever created, Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

Oooh, thanks, many things to try.

But tell me-- as somebody who HATED Z.O.E, would I really like the sequel?

 

[Do The Mario]

have a PS2, GBA and and Xbox, but feel free to mention Cube games, too.

Good if you had a Cube you would have needed to sell it to continue posting!


The cube is teh D00mEd!