Sort of the opposite of Simon West's previous topic. Big games that had a lot of hype and somehow managed to surpass it. Not just ones that were good or fun, but ones that blew you away.
For me:
Portal - Didn't play it until a couple of years ago and it is possibly the best game I've ever played. Not quite my favourite, but as an experience it's pretty much flawless. The humour is absolutely on point, the gameplay is very unique and the length is perfect - it doesn't outstay its welcome and you're left wanting more.
Assassin's Creed II - Not a perfect game like Portal, but really showed me what the PS3 was capable of. An amazingly beautiful and immersive world tied to solid mechanics and an overall feeling of fun.
Final Fantasy VII - Another one I didn't play until a couple of years ago. Good characters, compelling story, huge variation of enemies, interesting locations and an absolute tonne of stuff to do. Really liked the materia system too, allowed for a lot of customisation yet was quite intuitive.
So how about you? And Red Dead Redemption is not an acceptable answer.
Big Games That Did Live Up to the Hype
posted on 17/11/15
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posted on 17/11/15
COD MW2. Rest have been crap since.
posted on 18/11/15
Hotline Miami,
Brilliant
posted on 18/11/15
Timesplitters is one of my all time favourite games. In fact, I might look around and see if I can pick up a copy of it.
Portal 2 I feel certainly lived up to the hype generated by the initial Portal.
posted on 18/11/15
Star Wars Knights of the old Republic was and still is fantastic, haven't finished II yet so no idea on that one.
posted on 18/11/15
Mariokart (SNES)
Baldurs Gate
GTA Vice City and San Andreas
Goldeneye
RDR
Witcher 3
Zelda on the N64 (both games)
Just a few off the top of my head.
posted on 18/11/15
Also Cannon Fodder on the Amiga, that was a brilliant game
posted on 18/11/15
"Star Wars Knights of the old Republic was and still is fantastic, haven't finished II yet so no idea on that one."
Take your time
Loved #1, but #2 really was brilliant.
posted on 18/11/15
comment by Chris H (U15205)
posted 49 minutes ago
"Star Wars Knights of the old Republic was and still is fantastic, haven't finished II yet so no idea on that one."
Take your time
Loved #1, but #2 really was brilliant.
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Got a load of Star Wars games on the PC a while back on the Humble Bundle deal with both of these in it. I must admit I haven't actually played them yet but did manage to get them working on Win 7 which isn't bad
posted on 19/11/15
That's where I got mine ROM. I did start KOTOR II but had the big patch installed, was then advised to play it first without and then with so you can see the difference.