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Favorite games of 2013 that rarely get talked about?
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I really wanna see your list already, b.
Riposte
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I'm still playing a few games (some named in this thread, such as Wargame). I also haven't touched GTAV or TLOU yet. So I'm a ways off.
I Wanna Be The Guy
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I got this on christmas day in the psn sale but still haven't touched it since I've been playing Batman Arkham Origins. I'll get around to it soon and based on the demo I have high expectations.
On that note, I'm going to say Batman Atkham Origins. Been playing it the last few days since I got it for christmas, and honestly it's pretty damn good. I'm fairly early in the game, but it's looking like the best game in the series so far and easily one of my favourite games of the year. People stopped talking about it pretty quickly and the game recieved a mixed reception in general, which is something I completely don't understand. Even if you use the it's just more of the same argument, why does that count for nothing for a game like Rayman Legends, which is not only more of the same but is actually worse than Origins? I genuinely feel there was a bit of a witchhunt with Arkham Origins just because Rocksteady isn't the developer.
Memoria is superb.
Games press pretty much forgot SMT4 and EO4 existed at the end of the year like I expected. Plan on buying the Millennium Girl. Press heaped a ton of initial praise on these titles before forgetting Japanese games existed again.
Soul Sacrifice and Ys: Memories of Celceta have been excellent.
Tales of Xillia was a joy, which came as a surprise to me because people were saying it was the weakest Tales game to come out yet.
And being somewhat real, I enjoyed Code of Princess quite a bit. (Released on eshop in 2013, so that counts enough for me!)
I honestly don't expect to be coming out with a real list for my favorite games of 2013 until I play all the games I wanted to play from 2013. Shame everyone is nipping at the bud to give the award away so soon.
Games press pretty much forgot SMT4 and EO4 existed at the end of the year like I expected. Plan on buying the Millennium Girl. Press heaped a ton of initial praise on these titles before forgetting Japanese games existed again.
Soul Sacrifice and Ys: Memories of Celceta have been excellent.
Tales of Xillia was a joy, which came as a surprise to me because people were saying it was the weakest Tales game to come out yet.
And being somewhat real, I enjoyed Code of Princess quite a bit. (Released on eshop in 2013, so that counts enough for me!)
I honestly don't expect to be coming out with a real list for my favorite games of 2013 until I play all the games I wanted to play from 2013. Shame everyone is nipping at the bud to give the award away so soon.
GrandHarrier
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Crusader Kings II and Europa Universalis IV.
Both of these games by Paradox brought me into their fascinating game systems hard. The emergent game play and story that you build about your family / lineage / country is so much fun.
My only complaint is the way they hold back some cosmetic / audio fluff for microtransactions.
Both of these games by Paradox brought me into their fascinating game systems hard. The emergent game play and story that you build about your family / lineage / country is so much fun.
My only complaint is the way they hold back some cosmetic / audio fluff for microtransactions.
I really want to see your thoughts on TLoU.
Back on topic Metro Last Light is a really great game that a lot of people here haven't played.
SaltyDoughnut
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tl;dr: ni no kuni.
Took my pic
Also Guacamelee just an incredibly fun little game
Jawmuncher
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Anarchy Reigns and Pandora's Tower were some of my favorite titles this year that no one seems to give a shit about at this point.
Graned both of them were released in different regions and only just hit the west in 2013 but regardless i'm going to count them. Anarchy Reigns was a great brawler and brought back memories from the SP alone when I used to play streets of rage. I never even touched the MP and still absolutely adore the game. Pandora's Tower was such a nice breathe of fresh air this year when I put it into my WiiU to play it. The dark tone that is set throughout the game accompanied by the timer element to get flesh was great. Reminded me of the fun I had playing the original dead rising and having to work around the time limit. Also the Final Boss fights is one of my favorite's every especially because of the music that plays during it. Really sums up what a epic boss fight is. If nintendo pushed out more titles like that for their systems i'd be in heaven.
Graned both of them were released in different regions and only just hit the west in 2013 but regardless i'm going to count them. Anarchy Reigns was a great brawler and brought back memories from the SP alone when I used to play streets of rage. I never even touched the MP and still absolutely adore the game. Pandora's Tower was such a nice breathe of fresh air this year when I put it into my WiiU to play it. The dark tone that is set throughout the game accompanied by the timer element to get flesh was great. Reminded me of the fun I had playing the original dead rising and having to work around the time limit. Also the Final Boss fights is one of my favorite's every especially because of the music that plays during it. Really sums up what a epic boss fight is. If nintendo pushed out more titles like that for their systems i'd be in heaven.
Defo Anarchy Reigns, even with SEGA screwing up the PAL / US release a multiplayer 3D brawler should have atleast sold enough to keep the servers running. Even those that bought it so many rage quitted after a couple of matches. (not that it was a perfect game but still)
I suppose The PS3 port of Ketsui deserves a mention considering PS3 owners have been demanding CAVE shmups for donkeys years.
Was Call of Juarez: Gunslinger popular? I never heard of the game until a week or so ago when I bought it on a XBLA sale and it blew my socks off.
I dunno, it's had tons of praise from the press and word of mouth gamers especially compared to Gunslinger.
I suppose The PS3 port of Ketsui deserves a mention considering PS3 owners have been demanding CAVE shmups for donkeys years.
Was Call of Juarez: Gunslinger popular? I never heard of the game until a week or so ago when I bought it on a XBLA sale and it blew my socks off.
I dunno, it's had tons of praise from the press and word of mouth gamers especially compared to Gunslinger.
Yes @ RF4. And also, AA5 for me.
I know that Zelda: ALBW received really excellent reviews and all that but still, I do think it gets kind of overlooked because it was released so late into 2013.
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Ooh. I've been keeping my eye on that game for a long while now. Really tempted to get it but I have such a huge backlog of games right now. :\
abstract alien
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By far the best game I've bought from the eShop. It's not that long at only 3 hours or so but few games have made me smile so much in the past couple of years.
I've seen it in passing but never paid much attention. Maybe I should look into it...
DarthPrince
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Yesss. That was actually my favorite game this year =)
Antichamber and Europa Universalis IV
CK2 is from 2012 actually, though with the many tweaks and patches it's been getting (effectively changing the way the game is played) I can see why someone would put it in a Best of 2013 list.
Triggerhappytel
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Yeah, I have to agree with this - just bought it a few days ago (£9 in the current UK New Year sale) and started playing last night. Really solid, enjoyable game so far, with a surprisingly brilliant combat system.
Edit - talking about Muramasa Rebirth.
i really liked state of decay but when i took a hiatus for 1 or 2 weeks i came back only to realize the entire city has been overtaken by zombies and a bunch of my crew is gone. i never played it again after that. it was a very bad move for them to implement mobile and f2p mechanics into this game
That was beta, but its a technical thing I guess.
SecretMoblin
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Etrian Odyssey IV really deserved more love
Divinity: Dragon Commander went under the radar despite my best efforts to the contrary. It's a really good and entertaining multi-genre title.
Awesome! Glad you like it. I didn't expect to see Dragon COmmander on the first page.
Sir Garbageman
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Another vote for Divinity: Dragon Commander. Absolutely adored the experience from start to finish and genre-blending gameplay. Rough around the edges but definitely worth playing.
For me, it was Stealth Inc. I found it to be a very fun mix of platform, puzzle and stealth. The rather poor presentation and graphics almost put me off buying but i'm so glad i did. Also has some of the best DLC.
Other than that, i'd say Puppeteer although that game was more about superb presentation. The game as a platformer ended up being a bit dissapointing, which is a shame. Pretty much the same can be said about Rain.
Other than that, i'd say Puppeteer although that game was more about superb presentation. The game as a platformer ended up being a bit dissapointing, which is a shame. Pretty much the same can be said about Rain.
Alligatorjandro
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Lego Marvel Superheroes
Spirit Icana
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Atelier Ayesha
Rev3Games. Tara Longs overall Game of the Year from what I recall.
andregnreis
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I agree with The Swapper. Amazing game.
I still have to play Shadowrun (just bought it) but I also dont hear anyone talking about it. Was it just mediocre?
I still have to play Shadowrun (just bought it) but I also dont hear anyone talking about it. Was it just mediocre?
NullPointer
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Blacklist isn't quite under the radar but I think a lot of Splinter Cell fans passed on this because of bad marketing.
FrostForged
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Steamworld Dig. It's the only game this year that I couldn't put down until the credits rolled.
Wind's Howling
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March of the Crabs
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Agreed on the Castle of Illusion remake, OP. That game is simply gorgeous and the soundtrack rules. DMC and Metal Gear Rising seem to be getting overlooked way more than they should as well
Expeditions: Conquistador.
I bought it on a whim, despite not believing it would be very good. I ended up spending 40 hours and I am very happy that I did. I enjoyed the turn-based hex grid combat and the recourse gathering wasn't very annoying. There were some choices the player could make, but I won't know how much changes from one choice to another unless I replay the game.
I bought it on a whim, despite not believing it would be very good. I ended up spending 40 hours and I am very happy that I did. I enjoyed the turn-based hex grid combat and the recourse gathering wasn't very annoying. There were some choices the player could make, but I won't know how much changes from one choice to another unless I replay the game.
Yea, this is seriously a gem. I don't think I've heard anybody say anything bad about it.
Prophane33
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Project Diva F (US Release)
Europa Universalis IV
Euro Truck Simulator 2 (Steam Release)
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
Europa Universalis IV
Euro Truck Simulator 2 (Steam Release)
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
JawesomeJaw
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It's not GOTY or anything, but Harmoknight seem like it came and went a little more quickly than it deserved.
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