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[oni-link]

They may have shit the bed as far as hardcore games go, but man, what a library, what a catalogue of classics:

Contra series

Gradius series

Castlevania series

Metal Gear series

Suikoden series

Silent Hill series

I know the first thing that comes to mind on GAF whenever the K word is mentioned is 'Fuck Konami', but let's put that to one side for a second and celebrate the legacy of one of the best catalogues of games and IPs there is

What are your favourite Konami games? What are their most underrated games? What future legacy collections do we need to see on current systems?

Press ↑↑↓↓←→←→BA to pay respects

 

[disappeared]

They were my favorite studio for a long time.

Then something happened and I can only assume the higher-ups totally forgot what made them a cool dev studio in the first place and systematically gutted their best staff.

 

[notaskwid]

My favorite games are MGS3 and Silent Hill 3. I miss PS2's Konami :'(

 

[James Scott]

Feels like Castlevania, MGS, and silent hill should have a brighter future than they have now.
I assume something will likely happen, IP buy outs, licensing, etc. or maybe Konami can get their act together

 

[Damn Silly]

The GOAT football game.

 

[AzureFlame]

thanks for all the masterpieces, and no thanks for killing them.

 

[Zojirushi]

Huge bummer

 

[Sub_Level]

Which console generation of Konami was best Konami?

3rd
4th
5th
6th

I have a hard time deciding between 5th and 6th.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Capcom and Konami are my favorite game companies. Still bummed looking at their current fall from grace. Especially Konami who isn't even trying very much to push anything out as of late. Really hope they turn things around for gaming side. They make more than enough money to make at least medium budget games. Definitely am hoping for a new Contra game to go along with that new movie coming up.

 

[PtM]

Hit the lever to pay respects, more like.

 

[Deft Beck]

Y'forgot about the entire BEMANI series.

 

[Rellik]

Pro Evolution Soccer.

Started out amazing in the ISS days but really struggled to transition to the PS3/360 era. But now it's returned to its greatness.

 

[oni-link]

The GOAT football game.

What makes this football game better than all their other football games?

I don't know much about football games

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

This thread is making me sad. Shame on Konamk for all the shit they pulled.

 

[Holygriever]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44I5Za6COGw

;_;7

 

[andymcc]

OP is woefully misrepresentative of the sheer breadth of titles that konami made.

Y'forgot about the entire BEMANI series.

which they still support better than most arcade companies support legacy series.

 

[oni-link]

Y'forgot about the entire BEMANI series.

I didn't forget anything, the OP is meant to start the conversation

It's not meant to be a comprehensive collection of all the good games/series they have ever produced

Feel free to post more games/pics/gifs though

 

[mindsale]

It's just so easy to sympathize with Kojima and Iga and so easy to loathe pachinko. Yes, their catalogue of IP is insane. They're a pack of fuckheads regarding their creative talent and output.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Fall 2001 was a wild time for Konami. Metal Gear 2 and Silent Hill 2 coming out within weeks of each other. They were kings.

 

[jwhit28]

No one made beat'em ups or licensed games as good as Konami.

 

[thekonamicode]

Now this is a thread I can get behind.

 

[PtM]

Now this is a thread I can get behind.

Huh.

 

[BlizzKrut]

PES 2003 is still one of my favorite games, so I thank them for that.

 

[Damn Silly]

What makes this football game better than all their other football games?

I don't know much about football games

Heh, honestly I probably couldn't tell you. It came out in my early teens and I just had so much fun with it though.

 

[Sumio Mondo]

Goemon, OP! Their most underrated series.

Of course Metal Gear and Silent Hill are both very near and dear as well. Snatcher too. They used to be my favourite third party developer next to Capcom. Alas, here we are.

 

[andymcc]

No one made beat'em ups or licensed games as good as Konami.

Capcom's beat'em ups were much better designed even if the licenses weren't as exciting.

 

[tareqsalah1]

Regardless of what happened to them lately and what they did to kojima.

They gave me some of my best childhood memories.

So thank you konami. Hopefully you will come back to us.

 

[gogogow]

You forgot Goemon and ISS. Loved those games on the SNES and N64

 

[SmokedMeat]

Back in the NES days it didn't take long to figure out that silver box and Konami logo meant quality.

I think the best Gradius game was Gaiden, which I would've never known about if it wasn't for the Gradius Collection on PSP. Gradius Galaxies on GBA was also phenomenal.

Going way back Timepilot is still, to this day a classic well worth playing. I have it on Xbox 360.

 

[AuthenticM]

When Kojima released this trailer for MGS:V, I knew it was over. It signaled not just the end of MGS, but Konami. It made me nostalgic and sad.

 

[Aters]

We also need to remember their contribution to the Visual Novel genre. Back then it was a niche genre exclusive to PC but Tokimeki Memorial proved that these games have the potential to gain mainstream success on console without adult content.

They easily have the most diverse lineup among 3rd party developers.

 

[djplaeskool]

which they still support better than most arcade companies support legacy series.

Now that there's a IIDX machine near me, I have a tough time hating.
Their continued support for Bemani arcade games is extremely good.

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

I usually remember them for their great arcade flyers.

And their GREAT arcade flyers as well.

 

[woopWOOP]

Why is Twinbee always left out of all these Konami's greatest lists

But yeah, when I think Konami I still think awesome arcade games, even better console ports and awesome licenced games.

 

[Neiteio]

Please add Ganbare Goemon and Bomberman to the OP

 

[Bronetta]

The worst thing about companies like Konami and Capcom is that they have a treasure trove of rich ips which they're holding hostage.

Fuck them both.

 

[andymcc]

Why is Twinbee always left out of all these Konami's greatest lists

the only konami shooting series that anyone ever picks is gradius.

 

[Terrell]

This thread may be intended as a celebration, but all it does is make me sad that we aren't likely to see any of that ever again.

The worst thing about companies like Konami and Capcom is that they have a treasure trove of rich ips which they're holding hostage.

Fuck them both.

Co-signed.

 

[AuthenticM]

The worst thing about companies like Konami and Capcom is that they have a treasure trove of rich ips which they're holding hostage.

Fuck them both.

yup

 

[SkyMasterson]

Yea, Konami has put out a shit ton of classics that I continue to go back to even today.

I'm ashamed to say that I've never played any of the Suikoden games though

I have the first two on my Vita though. Just gotta will myself to start them.

 

[kpaadet]

The worst thing about companies like Konami and Capcom is that they have a treasure trove of rich ips which they're holding hostage.

Fuck them both.

Probably for the best, at least in the case of Konami. Don't think they have the talent anymore to do their old IPs justice.

 

[Y2Kev]

I think they may actually have created the best game of all time in Silent Hill 2. Kinda sucks what happened to those team members because their talent was like...A++++.

 

[Dipship31]

DA GOAT INTRO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCvpQKY0Ly4

 

[Epcott]

From my once favorite 3rd party... to my most hated.

Fuck them.

If I think about Contra, Castlevania, 4 player arcade classics, Metal Gear, Gradius, Silent Hill, Snatcher, or any of their classic games I enjoyed... I'll begin yearning for sequels that will never come in any form other than shitty mobile games or patchshot. It frustrates and angers me.

I'm sorry guys... I'm trying hard to think of someting positive to say about them. Oh man, they have so many games I loved. I can't list them all. I once contimplated naming my child Konamy.

 

[SmokedMeat]

The worst thing about companies like Konami and Capcom is that they have a treasure trove of rich ips which they're holding hostage.

Fuck them both.

Sega's no better.

 

[Firenze1]

 

[PantsuJo]

They had Hudson IPs too, we shouldn't forget them.

 

[whalleywhat]

Now you can move your fat body freely.

 

[Bronetta]

Probably for the best, at least in the case of Konami. Don't think they have the talent anymore to do their old IPs justice.

The least they can do is make their back catalogue available on current systems. Its literally free money for the dumbasses running these companies.

Its not like we can expect them to make any quality games. Konami doesnt even try anymore and Capcom shits themselves everytime they try.

 

[jimmygnome9]

At least their Bemani division is still kicking, but who knows for how long.