I'm pretty out of touch with the next gen machines as I don't own any of them. I guess its current gen now? Either way, I don't as yet feel like I'm missing out as I'm on a mission of death or glory through time & space. Otherwise known as picking up 'cult' PS2/GC games on the high street. Or at least, cheap games that catch my curiosity. Diamonds in the rough.
Not the Xbox mind, most games that interest me on there are on PC but I digress.
Its not an easy task as there is a lot of shizdiz out there. I wondered, has anyone else found themselves doing the same? It be nice to hear some recommendations of PS2/GC games that might have slipped under everyone's massive hooters.
To kick things off, here is a few I've found to be of interest (in no order):
Cold WinterPS2
Bought for: £2.50 (Gamestation 4 for £10)
A great console FPS. Controls are a little sluggish but its full of interaction and it has a satisfying Soldier of Fortune gore dynamic. It does a few of things that some modern FPSes are yet to pick up on. It feels like the developers really enjoyed making it.
FahrenheitPS2
£3 (CEX, 2nd hand)
Quite an experimental game as the game seems to want to change the way the player interacts with a game. Not sure if its as successful as the lead designer planned but it makes for a real interesting attempt. Reminds me of a modern day Dreamweb. No bad thing.
BCV: Battle Construction VehiclesPS2
£2.50 (Gamestation 4 for £10)
Spectacularly shite. A game involving head to head battles with construction vehicles, surprisingly. Its worth an experience just for the inappropriately cockney voice acting:
"Look 'ere!", "Bloody 'ell. We'll never get up them apple n' pears.", "Move or I'll smash your sodding face in" etc etc
Global Defence ForcePS2
£10 (Gamestation, new)
How could I not put this in? Actually, I half think it isn't an undiscovered title anymore. Still, I don't think I've played a better co-op.
ExterminationPS2
£2.50 (Gamestation 4 for £10)
I've yet to play this so I can't say owt about it. Got it on a recommendation. Anyone played it?
Neo ContraPS2
£2 (CEX, 2nd hand)
I know a lot of Contra fans, rightfully, dislike this game but if you play it not expecting the Contra experience it isn't that bad. Its far too easy and the controls stink but for the price its going for, the box art and the boss character 'Animal Contra' make it worthwhile. In my book.*
That should be a good start to anyone interested in the same market. I realise I haven't listed any Gamecube games, that's because the best I could think is Rebel Strike as I think its underrated as an overall package. But I felt its wasn't obscure enough for this list.
Still, I'm open to any suggestion.
*my book is easy to please. As it were.