2008 was a great year for games no matter what type of gamer you are. There were a ton of big name releases and a lot of them delivered. However, there were a lot of great games that weren’t as mainstream and were probably overlooked due to the overbearing presence of the AAA games. Let us take a look at some of the good games that you might have overlooked.
Patapon (PSP):
This rhythm based game was one that came out of left field. It is very simplistic in the fact that you make a little army and give them orders through drum beat combinations, but still very deep because of the customization available. It also contained a lot of strategy such as changing the wind so that your archers shoot better and enemy archers can’t shoot back. The different units all had very unique uses that allowed for really interesting combinations of troops for battle. It is also a great game for those who like to customize their units as it lets you use items you find from fallen enemies. The art style used is also very interesting and adds to the enjoyment of leading an army of eyeballs to battle. All this for the $20 price tag is definitely a steal.
No More Heroes (Wii):
This game made the mistake of coming out right around the time Super Smash Bros Brawl came out, so not many people paid attention to it. You play as Travis Touchdown, a wrestling anime fan boy who wins a ‘beam’ saber on ‘ebay’ and decides to become the number one rated assassin. A lot of people dismissed this game due to its simplistic hack-and-slash action and strange side missions that where pretty much just doing chores to earn money. However this was one of the best aspects of the game. The game was kind of a satire of other games, movies, and anime and served to show what someone in real life would probably do to get money. The missions were pretty hilarious and as you go on, the boss fights are entertaining and just plain strange. This game is definitely worth a pickup.
Castle Crashers (360):
This game is an Xbox Live Arcade game that really delivered. Made by the creators of Alien Hominid, it is a crazy beat-em-up that up to 4 players can participate in. You play as a knight that is given the task of saving the four princesses that were kidnapped by an evil wizard. Your characters will level up and you can choose where to allocate the points to make yourself magic, ranged, melee or defense oriented. This game is insane, hilarious and overall enjoyable. Whether it be fighting the giant Cat-Fish, or smacking around some aliens, this game gives countless hours of entertainment.This is a great game to play with your friends and is full of cartoonish chaos and mischief. Best part is it only costs about $15.
With 2009 here, definitely check out the upcoming releases and read up on them– you might find that lesser known titles such as Madworld or Brütal Legend will be right up your ally. You don’t want to miss another Psychonauts or Beyond Good and Evil.
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