Things I like in games I dislike

Idea shamelessly stolen from multiple users here. I don't know who had the idea first, but thank you anyway.

I tried saying something positive about every single game I actively dislike, but I couldn't.


Resident Evil: Revelations
Resident Evil: Revelations
This track and the moment that acompanies it. It tricked me into thinking the game would become good from that point on.
Cris Tales
Cris Tales
The art style really is striking, and an RPG with a time manipulation mechanic is a cool idea.
The friends of Ringo Ishikawa
The friends of Ringo Ishikawa
The vibes are impeccable and go really hard
Jet Set Radio
Jet Set Radio
It's got style for days, certainly an all-timer in that regard.
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
The first episode is such a banger, that I'm not sure if I "dislike" this game. I just couldn't be bothered to finish everything. And this port in specific has a veeeeery handy rewind mechanic.
Mega Man Battle Network 2
Mega Man Battle Network 2
I like the concept and the reimaginations of classic Mega Man robots. And I have fond memories of watching a couple of episodes of the TV show back in the day.
Drill Dozer
Drill Dozer
Visually it's undeniably appealing, and the gameplay loop is enjoyable during the brief time it doesn't get monotonous and repetitive.
Ikaruga
Ikaruga
Another game I'm not sure I "dislike", or if I just get filtered by it.
Pyre
Pyre
The art direction is great, as expected from the studio
MultiVersus
MultiVersus
The movesets are very cool references to their respective IPs, and the way Tom & Jerry are animated is really clever.
Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain
The soundtrack does give some scenes a certain gravitas. It also gave me this video, and I'll forever be grateful for that.
Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout
Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout
The fond memories attached to this game will never go away. Both through playing it, and the countless rumors, I have vivid memories of trying to unlock playable Baby
Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2
Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2
Being able to control your fall after boosting upwards is cool I guess.
Folklore
Folklore
Still feels and looks unique and fresh to this day, thanks to the striking art direction, and unique setting.
Mega Man & Bass
Mega Man & Bass
Bass is cool to control. Dashing, double jumping, shooting in multiple directions...
The Lion King
The Lion King
The first impression is not bad actually. I do mean the literal first level and nothing else though.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
The obvious: a killer presentation, with some of the best-looking visuals of its time, and banger music
Halo: Combat Evolved
Halo: Combat Evolved
The gunplay itself really is satisfying to this day
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
When you are actually wall jumping and doing acrobatic shit, it's the good old Prince of Persia I really like. And the edgyness can be unintentionally hilarious
Mega Man X5
Mega Man X5
I like some of the songs, and the Falcon armor's flight ability is cool
Resident Evil 6
Resident Evil 6
When you are actually allowed to suplex zombies, it can be a fun romp
Eternal Sonata
Eternal Sonata
The combat, the music and the visuals. I actually do consider revisiting this game, only skipping every single cutscene this time.
Shadow of Rome
Shadow of Rome
Missed potential galore. I like the setting, the concept, the gameplay itself... it just needed more playtesting, really, its way too brutal. Maybe playing this with save states would remove it from this list?
Final Fantasy II: 20th Anniversary Edition
Final Fantasy II: 20th Anniversary Edition
Obviously the music, the final dungeon theme in particular really did not have to go this hard. And this version in specific has incredible spritework.
Battlefield 3
Battlefield 3
I legit can't think of any positives for the campaign, but the multiplayer was good.
Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed
Still looks really good for a 2007 game, and the ambience is fairly incredible.
Beyond Oasis
Beyond Oasis
It's one of the best-looking games on the system, the presentation as a whole gives it a "unique" flair.
Disney's Aladdin
Disney's Aladdin
"Did you know that Disney animators worked on the sprites" etc etc
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Killer main theme, and in the rare occasions that the game isn't torturing you, it's got that satisfying Hitman formula
Rayman
Rayman
Presentation-wise, this is an absolute all-timer, one of the GOATs of the genre.
Legend of Mana
Legend of Mana
I love the soundtrack, the art style, even the gameplay is enjoyable in a turn-off-your-brain kind of way. If it wasn't for that unhinged structure...
Mega Man 9
Mega Man 9
Some killer tracks, I love Galaxy Man's theme in particular
Disney's Tarzan
Disney's Tarzan
I do have nostalgia attached to this one, and it's actually not bad before it starts to shit the bed
Silhouette Mirage
Silhouette Mirage
The sheer experimentation is commendable tbh, even if the execution leaves a lot to be desired.
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
I love this series' combat, it's so cool in a power fantasy kind of way, and NG3 retains that foundation at least.
Disney's Hercules Action Game
Disney's Hercules Action Game
These Disney Renaissance games constantly nail that visual presentation.
Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto
Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto
The sheer absurdity of it can be entertaining with a specific mindset. You shoot a mutant gorilla to death in this Final Fantasy DLC.
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Someone once told me that the cover art is Goku, Kuririn and Lunch cosplaying and/or playing D&D, and I love that and can't ever unsee it

2 Comments


1 month ago

Thank god I know someone here who also doesn't like Beyond Oasis.

1 month ago

@Weatherby I was curious about this damn game for years, it looked so cool, is always in "hidden gems" lists... what a disappointment that was


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