[–] deathxbyxtaxes 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Spend a lot of hours on this one, Dreamcast died way to early.
[–] Namrok 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I feel like there are a lot of games that get Kickstarted, launch on early access, establish an iffy reputation there, and then get much better later on.
I've been playing Planetary Annihilation a lot lately, and it's gotten much better since it's incredibly underwhelming 1.0 release.
It got written off, and deservedly so, when Uber decided to launch it's "feature complete" 1.0 version that was missing half of the features it should have. Like saving your damned game! And that other Kickstarter the company immediately launched looked like they were trying to raise funds to either complete their previous game, or they were just abandoning their previous game, leaving it half finished.
I'm really glad they cancelled their second Kickstarter and just focused on making Planetary Annihilation better.
If you want to play Total Annihilation, I think that Zero-k lives up to the legacy much better than Planetary Annihilation.
More customizable command bots. 10 different factories, all well balanced. Smart unit AI that will dodge incoming fire and will move to fight at optimal ranges. More interesting economy system. Deformable terrain (both from terraforming commands and some weapons deform the terrain). Up to 20 person multiplayer (10v10). Multiple game modes. Open source, free, and extensive mod support.
[–] DustyTopHat 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Shadow Hearts and its sequel, Shadow Hearts: Covenant. It's pretty animu, but the soundtrack and battle system is amazing. The story is very tied down to history (in one game you even hang with Francis Bacon!) starting around WWI. Here's the Wiki for those interested!
[–] Gilgam3sh 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
The Guilty Gear series.
Guilty Gear is one of the most fun and dynamic fighting game I've ever played. The char design kick ass and is one of the most original I ever see (a nymphomaniac witch fighting with a guitar, a blind assassin fighting with his shadow and mad doctor who can finger ass you? Where can I sign?). The music is absolutly awesome (check out "Heavy day", or "still in the dark"). And the game is really complex and technical, a lot more than the Street Fighter or Tekken series.
Definitly my favorite Fighting game series since I've played it, long before Street fighters or King of Fighters. Blazblue isn't half bad ever, but lack things compared to GG. Avoid the first Guilty Gear, Guilty Gear 2, GG judgement and GG Isuka though!
[–] planetmatt 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Carnage Hearts on the PS1. Basically a programming game where you must create an AI to power a mech. It's a fantastic concept but fun and educational but the game was really rare and most people never played it.
[–] average_fan_guy 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Mount and Blade. Everyone is talking about Total War, Crusader Kings, and Europa Universalis. But no one talks about Mount and Blade. Do you remember the stories about those awesome commanders that take to the field and lead their men? That is exactly what Mount and Blade is.
[–] Elephino 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
LA Noire. It did a great job of making you feel like you were living in that time and place. I think that people expected GTA, and liked it less for not being that.
It's a game that presents adult material without feeling gratuitous. I really liked how it doesn't pull punches, but just presents you with a (surprisingly) bleak world.
[–] TheLastLeviathan 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I really liked the game, but damn, it was a pain to install. I got it on disc and the Rockstar Social Club took me about 3 days to get it running.