(XBOX)Grihaly Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 A song randomly popped into my head a few days ago, still not sure what it was, but I know it was from Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2, so I booted up my OG Xbox, started the game, and saw that cutscene for the first time in years. 14 years later, this game still holds up... What happened to the gaming industry? The past 3 or 4 NFS games have been complete garbage compared to this gem, and don't even get me started on Halo. So, what games from the good ol' days stick out to this day for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011100110110000101101101 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Jet Set Radio. Freakin' Jet Set Radio. Its unique style in design, music, and theme have cemented it in my brain for the past 16 years. I also remember Blinx: The Time Sweeper for similar reasons. Oh man, memory lane is a neat place to take a walk. Edited February 11, 2016 by 011100110110000101101101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDSK-NXS Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Crash Bandicoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trunks013 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 ha i remember need for speed 3 hot pursuit that was the first one with cops after that they almost never removec them ^.^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(XBOX)Grihaly Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Jet Set Radio. Freakin' Jet Set Radio. Its unique style in both design, music, and theme have cemented it in my brain for the past 16 years. I also remember Blinx: The Time Sweeper for similar reasons. Oh man, memory lane is a neat place to take a walk. I remember playing Jet Set Radio hahaha, didn't play it much, but when I did, it was fun. I've heard of Blinx I don't think I ever played it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinthAria Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Super Metroid. Metal Gear Solid 3. Devil May Cry 3. Fire Emblem. Kingdom Hearts 2. Shadow of the Colossus. Just to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraBerry Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Metroid Prime. Super Mario Sunshine, LoZ Ocarina and Wind Waker. Mario Kart 64, Kirby; Nightmare in Dreamland for the GBA. Nostalgia hits me like a truck every few days or so; I bought myself a gamecube and working copies of the games my dumbass younger self broke, just for the sake of playing them all again. I remember staying up late on a school night to play my newly acquired Metroid Prime 2, getting caught by my dad and being banned from games for the weekend. Totally worth it, got no sleep cause Dark Samus scared the S#&$ outta me. I never had a PS or XBox when I was little. But man, the instant someone says nostalgia I smell dusty gamecube fans and hear Metroid Prime's overworld theme. It's always a blast. Game on, everyone! Edited February 11, 2016 by KaraOgata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordOfScrugging Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Nostalgia factor. +10. red alert was the S#&$!!!! what ever happened to C&C? it was an epic franchise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEPIYEA Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Will Rock and NFS Most Wanted(2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neah Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 red alert was the S#&$!!!! what ever happened to C&C? it was an epic franchise EA happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011100110110000101101101 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I remember playing Jet Set Radio hahaha, didn't play it much, but when I did, it was fun. I've heard of Blinx I don't think I ever played it.Blinx is a humanoid cat with a vacuum that can control time.The game is a simple platformer, and you solve puzzles, defeat bosses, etc by manipulating time with your magic vacuum. Nothing to call home about. It wasn't even particularly fun in my opinion, but it's a unique game that I have nonetheless remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan-0-matic Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Gunstar Heroes (Sega Genesis). One of the best shoot 'em ups ever. Also had a very unique and fun melee/ grapple system. Ranger X (Sega Genesis). A long forgotten gem... Amazing weapons, fun bosses, and one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. Then and now. Heavy Gear (PC). An odd choice for the teams behind the Mechwarrior series at Activision. But it stuck to the source material closely (gear wise) and incoporated a lot of the original art. Also, had a semi cheesy, but emotional story that drew you in with live action cutscenes. Great CG as well for the time period. Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven (PS3). Oh, those classic stealth kills! Especially the new character who used his bare hands to snap necks, break spines, and dislodge multiple limbs before killing his targets. Again, great sound track, and very cool environments. That's all I got for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfDarkShadow Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Dark Cloud 2 and Star Ocean: Til the end of Time. Be it, they were released early 2000's (Dark Cloud 2 being 2003, and I think the same for Star Ocean as well). Some might remember Dark Cloud 2 as Level 5's breakout console game that put them on the map (and they're last console release until the Ni No Kuni game 10 ish years later). I was so happy to see Dark Cloud 2 re-released on the PS4 ('': As far as I'm concerned, it was the last high quality Level 5 game, pretty much their swan song (their legacy) in my eyes lol. Not to discredit any of the Dr.Layton games or Ni No Kuni (however it's spelled xD), as they're arguably masterpieces. But they just weren't for me. Though the story's were definitely of Level 5's magic touch, but the gameplay(s), though very well done generally, just didn't have that same polish or as engaging like their early 2000's (and before) were. But now I'm just digressing lol x) Those two games have always left a huge impression on me, and honestly how it really shaped my perspective on video games as a whole, and for just being solid titles. Though I could argue Megaman 8 being the second game I ever bought (Crash 2 was my first), and Megaman Legends really solidifying my love for games at such a young age. But with the latter PS2 titles, they are still beautiful and well-crafted games that I still go back to when I can either listening to the OST's, or just playing them. Dark Cloud 2 has definitely held up almost 13 years later, especially due to its timeless style. Star Ocean though, visually is falls into the Final Fantasy 6, 7, and 9 fan-syndrone; where your nostalgia fogs your memory, and remembering the game(s) looking fantastic and beautiful. But then you do a Google Image search, and see just a bunch of low-poly, muddy character models LOL. I mean hell, half of the Final Fantasy games didn't even use real 3D environments (they're pre-rendered backgrounds haha). But with Star Oceans gameplay though, I could argue it can compete with modern RPG's today, for how unique (though not the first) and in depth the battle mechanics were. But anyways, that's my long-&#! story xD EDIT: Oh, and here's the kickass intro to Dark Cloud 2: Or, if you're a shredder on guitar like I am, listen to Divine Spirit of Language (I believe it's called) for Star Ocean til the End of Time. It's super fun to play all the solos on my 7-string electric hehe~ Edited February 11, 2016 by HalfDarkShadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wevi Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 A song randomly popped into my head a few days ago, still not sure what it was, but I know it was from Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2, so I booted up my OG Xbox, started the game, and saw that cutscene for the first time in years. -snip- 14 years later, this game still holds up... What happened to the gaming industry? The past 3 or 4 NFS games have been complete garbage compared to this gem, and don't even get me started on Halo. So, what games from the good ol' days stick out to this day for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordOfScrugging Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 better be moddable. I wanna drive around in my bat mobile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Kyubey- Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Rareware circa 1991-2001. Also Tomba. Anyone remember that game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlordMcGeek Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Star Ocean: Till the End of Time The Bards Tale Second Sight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(XBOX)Grihaly Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Re-using music for their reboot? Sounds like desperation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
321agemo Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Star ocean till the end of time. I friggen loved that game. Seriously, any discussion with a game i spend more than 300+hrs is good in my books. Side kicking for days. Last hope just wasnt as good though. We got any disgaea fans here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashSpider Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Didn't exact get into gaming until 2005, but Halo 2 with Breaking Benjamin "Blow Me Away". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewsitine Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The ps1 game with the atari arcade games on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(PSN)PurdonMe Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 EA happenedThe disEAse gets everyone at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YasaiTsume Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Dat Bionicle Barraki Commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(XBOX)Grihaly Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Didn't exact get into gaming until 2005, but Halo 2 with Breaking Benjamin "Blow Me Away". Are you referring to that promotional music video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlordMcGeek Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Return to Castle Wolfenstein Had to bring this one up since I am getting the platinum edition from a place.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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