Terrible video games that you liked - Page 7

Kim · 08-01-2010, 09:57 PM

To be fair, I can't really get a solid hate-on for X-2 going since I know better than to play it.

Magus · 08-01-2010, 11:52 PM

C'mon, the pain can be yours for only like 4.99! It's a real bargain for masochists!

EVILNess · 08-02-2010, 01:12 AM

The combat system in X-2 was really good, and overall the gameplay was very solid. The story kinda sucked though.

I loved Saga Frontier, eve though it was kinda a half effort by Square.

Nique · 08-02-2010, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by EVILNess

I loved Saga Frontier, eve though it was kinda a half effort by Square.

Oh man. My respect level for you was like, somewhere in the neutral to slightly above neutral area and it just took a nose dive. I mean this is coming from a dude that loves Final Fantasy 8.

Thadius · 08-02-2010, 03:24 AM

Of the games that I possess, I will say that none of them properly belong in the 'In the name of Murphy why do I own this' pile. But none of them are exempt from the 'Okay you've got some horrible traits' pile.

The original Baldur's Gate, yes, THAT one. Let's face it, if you actually played all the way through it and didn't tear your hair out once, you have the patience of a demigod, at least. You're starting a level one party who has the ultimate goal of solving all the problems Sarevok ever caused. The map system is irritating to first-timers. Repeat offenders find it damn annoying. Oh and let's not forget that if you do it ~~right~~ wrong that everything wants to and will try to kill you, and some of the creatures you fight can do such an act without any effort, no matter your level!

Despite that, I still find it amusing taking the party wizard and forcing things to die by ludicrous application of Magic Missile. Nothing is truly immune to Magic Missile.

Inbred Chocobo · 08-02-2010, 09:12 AM

I enjoyed the combat system of FFXIII.

That good enough?

Roland · 08-02-2010, 09:59 AM

I liked Star Fox Adventures and thought it was a pretty good game when I first played it.

Well, up until the first test of strength. And the Test of Fear. And the game being ridiculously rushed and not making much sense at all, once I really thought about it. And the collecting, damn it Rare, you didn't have to include so many useless items and you certainly didn't need to play the fanfare as often as you did. And Krystal was completely wasted. And Scales was completely wasted. And Dinosaur Planet, the game's source material, was completely wasted. And even the Star Fox franchise was completely wasted. So much wasted potential, it hurts.

So really all I like about it these days is that it's a very pretty game and it has a nice soundtrack, but hey the topic says liked, as in past tense. I would also like to throw in X-Blades, a mediocre hack and slash God of War clone for the 360. It helps that I changed the in-game language to french and decided the protagonist was so over the top when it came to sex appeal that she stopped being sexy and was merely cute.

I mean, who wouldn't want to play a game about a cute french girl who explores ancient ruins and slaughters demonic forces for a living?

bluestarultor · 08-03-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NonCon

To be fair, I can't really get a solid hate-on for X-2 going since I know better than to play it.

Oddly, I think you might actually be able to tolerate it. It's not X, and it doesn't pretend to be. It deviates from the series by taking a very light tone and focusing on just being fun in pretty much every way: giving you way better access to the world than X did with platforming, tossing you headlong into the fastest battle system of the series until FFXIII came out, treating you to bouncy tunes, and giving you access to a class system that I'm just going to come out and say is head-and-shoulders above XIII's. XIII's battle system might be more streamlined, but X-2's has WAY more depth and freedom.

Basically it's a great game and the only things wrong with it are skimpy costumes, a weaker story than the series generally offers, and a couple awkward scenes.

I actually did a review for Dojo way back when. I could pop it over to you if you'd like to read it.

Magus · 08-03-2010, 11:31 PM

It had horrible voice acting, too. Don't forget that! Also the story is not only weak but seems to actively seek to make you quit playing the game. But yeah the battle system is pretty cool, plus I liked how open-ended it was.

Since when are skimpy outfits a downside, btw?

I too was disappointed when Dinosaur Planet was retrofitted as a Star Fox game. I hated Nintendo for that, since the trailer for Dinosaur Planet looked so awesome. Plus you could play with a sword if you played as Saber, whereas Krystal had the staff.

Kyanbu The Legend · 08-04-2010, 12:00 AM

I rather liked playing Star Fox Adventure. Might even play through the game again...

Maybe

Also SF Assault's Multiplayer was fun I'll give it that.

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Kim adorable Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12,950	To be fair, I can't really get a solid hate-on for X-2 going since I know better than to play it. __________________ this post is about how to successfully H the Kimmy

08-02-2010, 03:24 AM	#65
Thadius BEARD IMPACT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MANLY ANGER Posts: 1,977	Of the games that I possess, I will say that none of them properly belong in the 'In the name of Murphy why do I own this' pile. But none of them are exempt from the 'Okay you've got some horrible traits' pile. The original Baldur's Gate, yes, THAT one. Let's face it, if you actually played all the way through it and didn't tear your hair out once, you have the patience of a demigod, at least. You're starting a level one party who has the ultimate goal of solving all the problems Sarevok ever caused. The map system is irritating to first-timers. Repeat offenders find it damn annoying. Oh and let's not forget that if you do it ~~right~~ wrong that everything wants to and will try to kill you, and some of the creatures you fight can do such an act without any effort, no matter your level! Despite that, I still find it amusing taking the party wizard and forcing things to die by ludicrous application of Magic Missile. Nothing is truly immune to Magic Missile. __________________ ANGER HAS NEVER BEEN MORE MANLY THAN THIS.

08-04-2010, 12:00 AM	#70
Kyanbu The Legend Local Rookie Indie Dev Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,497	I rather liked playing Star Fox Adventure. Might even play through the game again... Maybe Also SF Assault's Multiplayer was fun I'll give it that. __________________

08-01-2010, 11:52 PM	#62
Magus Archer and Armstrong vs. the World Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,164	C'mon, the pain can be yours for only like 4.99! It's a real bargain for masochists!

08-02-2010, 09:59 AM	#67
Roland Professional Layabout Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: A desert on and surrounded by mountains. Posts: 722	I liked Star Fox Adventures and thought it was a pretty good game when I first played it. Well, up until the first test of strength. And the Test of Fear. And the game being ridiculously rushed and not making much sense at all, once I really thought about it. And the collecting, damn it Rare, you didn't have to include so many useless items and you certainly didn't need to play the fanfare as often as you did. And Krystal was completely wasted. And Scales was completely wasted. And Dinosaur Planet, the game's source material, was completely wasted. And even the Star Fox franchise was completely wasted. So much wasted potential, it hurts. So really all I like about it these days is that it's a very pretty game and it has a nice soundtrack, but hey the topic says liked, as in past tense. I would also like to throw in X-Blades, a mediocre hack and slash God of War clone for the 360. It helps that I changed the in-game language to french and decided the protagonist was so over the top when it came to sex appeal that she stopped being sexy and was merely cute. I mean, who wouldn't want to play a game about a cute french girl who explores ancient ruins and slaughters demonic forces for a living?

08-03-2010, 11:31 PM	#69
Magus Archer and Armstrong vs. the World Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,164	It had horrible voice acting, too. Don't forget that! Also the story is not only weak but seems to actively seek to make you quit playing the game. But yeah the battle system is pretty cool, plus I liked how open-ended it was. Since when are skimpy outfits a downside, btw? I too was disappointed when Dinosaur Planet was retrofitted as a Star Fox game. I hated Nintendo for that, since the trailer for Dinosaur Planet looked so awesome. Plus you could play with a sword if you played as Saber, whereas Krystal had the staff.