Never played Tricky, but I loved 3. Those games were the trout.
Never played Tricky, but I loved 3. Those games were the trout.
So little time, so much to discover! It's never too lateOriginally Posted by ToriJ
The trout indeed! Although I must admit I haven't tried the PS3/360 reboot SSX so I have yet to find out whether that one deserves the same praiseNever played Tricky, but I loved 3. Those games were the trout.
I have. It does not. In every facet imagineable; it does not.
Story of my life right there. I imagine you guys are going to have a field day when I'm asking for requests again.So little time, so much to discover! It's never too late
That is shamefulI have. It does not. In every facet imagineable; it does not.
On with the list!
#19:Mario Kart go home! Modnation Racers is a title overlooked by many in the kart racer department. It’s the most acton-packed game in the genre and had more depth to it too. Choosing whether to use your boost for speed or as a shield meant there was more tactic involved and knowing when to use what gave the game a high degree of “easy to learn, hard to master”. Not to mention all the customisation options: create your own character, your own kart and your own tracks. Story mode had fun challenges to unlock all the goodies for you to go wild with in the creation room. Ooh, collectibles!
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Modnation Racers
This creative racer for PS3 has been awarded with:
‘Best race game’
‘Most relentless rocket barrage’
‘Freakiest abominations created by humans to ever to hit a race track’
Online racing was a ton of fun and there were rivalries going on in each and every race. Hosting yourself was the way to go though, as disconnecting sore losers could ruin a game with the press of a button. Do I even need to mention how much fun split screen was?
But what I liked most about Modnation was that the racing felt serious and competitive. Skill and knowledge would bring you victory and luck plays a smaller role here than it does in it’s blue turtle shell competitor. Modnation Racers had action and tension unlike any other kart racer.
Last edited by Pete for President; 01-20-2014 at 07:38 PM.
I'm pretty sure I got that game for free and now I'm tempted to bother giving it a go. But knowing how many games I already "need to play"...
Bow before the mighty Javoo!
You won't regret it BoB! Especially if you have a partner in crime to split-screen with.I'm pretty sure I got that game for free and now I'm tempted to bother giving it a go. But knowing how many games I already "need to play"...
On with the list!
#18:
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Super Mario World
This SNES classic has been awarded this big number of awards:
'Most rhino’s on rotating platforms'
'Most enemy football players'
'Most deaths by gravity and supersize bullets'
'Best haunted mansions'
'Creepiest enemy flying clownface machine'
'Least rigidly built castles'
'Best detonation devices'
When I was about 8 years old my two years older brother entered a drawing competition in the Donald Duck magazine. His piece of art brought him home a SNES along with the Super Mario All-Stars collection containing Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, 3, a lost level collection and Super Mario World.
Needless to say we went mental on the thing. Super Mario World was our personal favourite for having a two player option.
What else can I say? Super Mario World is a timeless classic with phenomenal level design, a ton of secrets, vibrant world and great gameplay.
I was going to post a picture of the final boss but then I came across these dudes.
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I have been attempting a perfect run through of his game for over 20 years. That is, attempting to find all 96 exits without dying once. The closest I ever came was finding 91 before a smurfing Monty Mole caught me in the run-up to Bowser's castle. I was not happy. I generally smurf it up on Special Road though which is damn tricky.
I love game so much. It is a tad on the easy side I feel, although that might be due to the hundreds of hours I've put into it. I'm awesome at this game.
That is crazy impressive!
Bubba is a super human Mario machine.
I've never beaten Mario world
Get.I've never beaten Mario world
Out.
I love the way you're presenting this Pete
You can go through Star Road and bypass 85% of the game and still beat it. I recommend getting an emulator just to do that. (And then play the rest of the game too!)I've never beaten Mario world
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See look at that star right next to Bowser's castle. It's totally possible to beat Bowser like 20 minutes after starting a new game because of this. xD
Priorities brother, get them straightI've never beaten Mario world
Thank you! I tryI love the way you're presenting this Pete
#17:
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Hitman: Absolution
The sharply dressed assassin is awarded with:
‘Baldest main character’
‘Best assassin’
‘Most intense stealth game’
‘Most atmospheric levels’
‘Most knock-outs by plunger’
Hitman: Absolution snuck past my expectations in every department and proudly ranks among the top games of the PS3/360 generation.
Compared to it’s predecessors Absolution’s level structure is probably the biggest change. Separated missions are replaced by one big ride and this is sometimes a well-executed change and sometimes a little random in it’s twists. However, things never get boring and the levels are more atmospheric than ever.
This is a game that shines in higher difficulties where you can really immerse yourself in the role of a professional who gets the job done on his own and in his own way. You’re the mastermind of the assassinations, finding your own solutions and opportunities and the game simply let’s you get creative. Snipe the target from the window? Poison the target’s food? Throw him off the balcony? Pitch a fire axe to the face? You name it, it’s possible. And often glorious.
One of my favourite moments, part 1: hide as a samurai armour on display:
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Part 2:
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And I love how the game pushes your senses as you stumble across your target while planning and makes you decide: screw the plan and go for it? Or play it cool and bide your time? I loved those panicky moments, rushing to hide a body you hadn’t planned where to hide it beforehand. Such a thrill, so tense.
I’m looking forward to putting on the infamous red tie again for a rerun.
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