I think there are a lot of side games out there that are actually pretty good. I have a top three myself:
Pokémon Snap. I have no idea how people feel about Snap because I've never seen anyone discuss it but I really enjoyed it. I thought the graphics were pretty great and it was a relaxing way to spend a few hours. I'm sad I've never found an emulated version that works properly. The independent store near me has a copy for £15 and I'm pretty tempted to go pick it up.
Crash Team Racing. CTR is just one of my favourite racing games in general, never mind a favourite side game. I never even played Crash Bandicoot much but I loved CTR. It, along with Mairo Kart, is also proof you can do a racing side game and have it be not shit.
Digimon Trading Card Game. The Pokémon Trading Card Game game also deserves an honourable mention but the Digimon one made the list because it made the game accessible to me. I thought the Digimon CCG was actually pretty good but I never had any friends who understood it, much less played it. The PSX game gave me the chance to play it and I enjoyed it, except for the last "boss" who I've never managed to defeat. Fuck that guy.
How about you?
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[–] middle_path ago
What system? It's basically an isometric RPG, like paper Mario right?
[–] WeekendBaker 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Every few years I wish I had the Pokemon trading card game on my 3ds. Nice to see someone else enjoyed it.
[–] Dashippy [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
It's in the eStore and it's not very expensive. I say go on a nostalgia trip.
[–] RaiFighter ago
If you have a smartphone, chances are there are dozens of GBC emulators that'll work.
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[–] Dashippy [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I've only played the demo for it but it was pretty awesome.
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[–] Freedom_Fries 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
/Star wars episode 1 pod racing (...) those were good physics for ANY racing game let alone a star wars spin off cash grab.
Well.. Except for the whole "ice that is slippery even for hovering vehicles"
[–] 6243250? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I'm having fun with Federation Force at the moment, which is considered heresy by many but whatever. The bite-sized missions are the perfect length for a quick portable shooting session.
[–] WackArnold 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
At this point, Warcraft II
[–] DietCokehead1 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
The Sims!
[–] RaiFighter 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Considering all the bullshit Nintendo's been doing lately, it's caused me to really appreciate how hands-off Capcom has been with fan projects. This thread made me think of the fun I've been having with Street Fighter X MegaMan, a fan project that Capcom even went so far as to officially endorse. And it's free.