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Underrated GameCube Games
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backflip10019
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So many fond memories of playing this with my brothers, yet it's hardly mentioned when talking about Gamecube games.
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HeartlessNobody213
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Custom Robo and Lost Kingdoms
Arc Christelle
Member
All of them.
Arc Christelle
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Custom Robo is a 2004 favorite of mine, belongs in my GameCube top 10
2005 favorite, in my opinion the best star fox out there, controls didn't bother me, on foot was phenomenal, and the BEST multiplayer out there by far.
You've earned my respect.
sixteen-bit
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Gotcha Force is sooo damn good. Shame it got so expensive over the last year, otherwise I'd recommend it to everyone.
Spinosaurus
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Donkey Kong Jungle Beat really doesn't get the love it deserves, if you ask me.
There's nothing like it out there, at least not as far as I know. Getting into the rhythm of controlling DK with the bongos and maintaining the momentum is such a joy. It's a simple concept that's fleshed out into something outstanding. Just a shame that it's pretty much overshadowed by the DKC games, when it can really hold its own.
I also have to give a mention to Warioware Mega Party Games. Yeah, it's pretty much a port of the GBA game with added multiplayer mode, but the multiplayer is so worth it.
There's nothing like it out there, at least not as far as I know. Getting into the rhythm of controlling DK with the bongos and maintaining the momentum is such a joy. It's a simple concept that's fleshed out into something outstanding. Just a shame that it's pretty much overshadowed by the DKC games, when it can really hold its own.
I also have to give a mention to Warioware Mega Party Games. Yeah, it's pretty much a port of the GBA game with added multiplayer mode, but the multiplayer is so worth it.
Alcoholikaust
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bennywhatever
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This game was so awesome. I spent hours playing the multiplayer with my cousin.
I'd love a sequel.
Air Ride was the first thing that came to mind. It's not even that negatively viewed, most people seem to have fond memories of it, but it's honestly one of my favorite games on the console period. City Trial is just fantastic, and it's sad how poor of a job Smash Run does at recreating the fun of that mode. Air Ride, the main race mode, was also really fun. There was just a lot of content in that game in general.
DK Jungle Beat is probably the actual most underrated Gamecube game though. A platformer developed by the team behind Super Mario Galaxy with an incredibly unique and intuitive control scheme that somehow works perfectly. The best Donkey Kong platformer there is IMO, Tokyo EAD was a brilliant team from the start.
Mario Party 5 is far and away the best Mario Party game imo. A lot of people think the series stopped being good after the N64 games and I feel like those people never played 5. It pretty much has the best everything (maps, minigames, etc.), and the Battle Royale mode is like a game in itself; it's the sort of thing that would qualify as a cheap downloadable title these days.
Others....I really liked the Gamecube Pokemon RPGs back in the day. In retrospect I know they have their flaws, and they definitely don't measure up to the mainline entries, but XD in particular I think is still great on its own merits. Gauntlet: Dark Legacy and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles are a blast in local MP, though the former is a multiplat and the latter requires a crazy GBA setup.
DK Jungle Beat is probably the actual most underrated Gamecube game though. A platformer developed by the team behind Super Mario Galaxy with an incredibly unique and intuitive control scheme that somehow works perfectly. The best Donkey Kong platformer there is IMO, Tokyo EAD was a brilliant team from the start.
Mario Party 5 is far and away the best Mario Party game imo. A lot of people think the series stopped being good after the N64 games and I feel like those people never played 5. It pretty much has the best everything (maps, minigames, etc.), and the Battle Royale mode is like a game in itself; it's the sort of thing that would qualify as a cheap downloadable title these days.
Others....I really liked the Gamecube Pokemon RPGs back in the day. In retrospect I know they have their flaws, and they definitely don't measure up to the mainline entries, but XD in particular I think is still great on its own merits. Gauntlet: Dark Legacy and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles are a blast in local MP, though the former is a multiplat and the latter requires a crazy GBA setup.
Mohonky
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So many fond memories of playing this with my brothers, yet it's hardly mentioned when talking about Gamecube games.
Great game that one. PN03 was another, didnt exactly review or sell well, but has something of a cult following.
lostinblue
Banned
CHIBI ROBO.
Yeah, it gained momentum afterwards, but back then it was not recognised as the prime work it is.
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat was boss too, I loves the control scheme, shame the port lost it.
PN03, Cubivore, Billy Hatcher, Metal Arms: Glitch in the System, XIII, i-Ninja and Sphynx were also good. (these last four were not exclusive, but I've played them on the cube)
And I have to say... Baten Kaitos Origins.
Lately I've even grown to think Baten Kaitos 1 is underated considered how ignored it gets, but origins is a masterpiece.
Yeah, it gained momentum afterwards, but back then it was not recognised as the prime work it is.
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat was boss too, I loves the control scheme, shame the port lost it.
PN03, Cubivore, Billy Hatcher, Metal Arms: Glitch in the System, XIII, i-Ninja and Sphynx were also good. (these last four were not exclusive, but I've played them on the cube)
And I have to say... Baten Kaitos Origins.
Lately I've even grown to think Baten Kaitos 1 is underated considered how ignored it gets, but origins is a masterpiece.
hardly underrated, always mentioned in the "best gamecube game" lists / threads.
I was a huge fan of Godzilla Destroy All Monsters: Melee, which seems to get more respect as time passes.
pinkurocket
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Was multiplatform but superior on Gamecube (if my blind fanboyism serves me correct).
Really fun shooter.
I would also say the Baten Kaitos games as they are my favorite RPGs of any console ever.
soxinthebox
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Burnout 2 doesn't get the rep it deserves. Best racer of the series that actually has a tight risk/reward system with great drifting.
Edit: just seen Beach Spikers below. Easily my favourite sports game on the console.
Edit: just seen Beach Spikers below. Easily my favourite sports game on the console.
Infernal Monkey
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You mean something like this?
No like this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Custom_Robo_V2
But yeah my vote goes to Billy Hatcher. It isn't remembered very much as of late but I personally enjoyed it.
RobotNinjaHornets
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Yesssss
Spinosaurus
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It's pretty much what you'd expect out of a Sonic Team game of its time.
I enjoyed it though. Been a long time, so I can't really say much about it. I just remember liking it enough.
AntiFacebook
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The first game was also highly underrated.Generally underrated and also underappreciated by users.
A fine CRPG, indeed.
As for the subject at end:
The best JRPG of the current millennium, yet it was highly overlooked (probably because it was released a month or two before the wii).
Very good, multiplayer is fun for a bit, but if you have other games you want to pick up I'd get them before Billy Hatcher.
Xander Crews
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Great sports game
Was just playing this the other day. Great game.
ThoseDeafMutes
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That game is not even remotely underrated. It constantly makes top X GC game lists, best horror game lists, and gets talked about fondly a lot in retrospect. In fact I might even say its a bit overrated.
I rented Lost Kingdoms once, and thought it was pretty fun. I've been meaning to get around to buying that. I'm guessing the sequel is probably good too.
I think Donkey Kong Jungle Beat turns off a lot of people when they first hear about the controls. Definitely give it a shot if you haven't!
Phantasy Star Online is pretty popular, so probably not under rated... I just wanted an excuse to throw this recommendation out there. I still play it. Maybe PSO Episode III is under rated though. While it really is a shame that it's not a sequel to PSO, it's good if you go in without that expectation. It's a fun card battle/strategy kind of game, that just happens to use the monsters and items for PSO Ep. I & II.
I think Donkey Kong Jungle Beat turns off a lot of people when they first hear about the controls. Definitely give it a shot if you haven't!
Phantasy Star Online is pretty popular, so probably not under rated... I just wanted an excuse to throw this recommendation out there. I still play it. Maybe PSO Episode III is under rated though. While it really is a shame that it's not a sequel to PSO, it's good if you go in without that expectation. It's a fun card battle/strategy kind of game, that just happens to use the monsters and items for PSO Ep. I & II.
Great sports game
Still playing this, would kill for a sequel
I am so sad to have missed out on these. I lived with various non-gamer roommates from 2001-2008 (college and early 20s) and I very had the freedom to play these.
Custom Robo is a 2004 favorite of mine, belongs in my GameCube top 10
2005 favorite, in my opinion the best star fox out there, controls didn't bother me, on foot was phenomenal, and the BEST multiplayer out there by far.
I would really like to get a Custom Robo for 3DS.
astrogamer
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Custom Robo is a 2004 favorite of mine, belongs in my GameCube top 10
2005 favorite, in my opinion the best star fox out there, controls didn't bother me, on foot was phenomenal, and the BEST multiplayer out there by far.
Came in to post this essentially. Good Job
Host Samurai
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I LOVED that Ultimte Muscle game
Castef
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Way mediocre and a bit boring.
SteveWinwood
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Cubivore was actually really fun.
Odama was seen as an oddity and never given it's due as a real game.
Custom Robo is another good one already mentioned.
I loved Wario World (even though I 100%d it in like 3 hours).
Wave race was the shit at launch and then no one remembered it.
Monkey Ball 2 was better than the first.
1080 Avalanche is still probably my favorite snowboarding game.
Odama was seen as an oddity and never given it's due as a real game.
Custom Robo is another good one already mentioned.
I loved Wario World (even though I 100%d it in like 3 hours).
Wave race was the shit at launch and then no one remembered it.
Monkey Ball 2 was better than the first.
1080 Avalanche is still probably my favorite snowboarding game.
i love the 3ds version, a friend of mine have a copy of the GC version,Chibi Robo isn't underrated, but amazing nonetheless.
I think Kururin Squash is great fun four player.
i will borrow it