/vr/ - Retro Games

>>4294627
Tempest X never gets enough love.

This one is pretty great. Maybe a little dated graphically and definitely really obscure but i think it holds up well.

>>4294627
>Wargames Defcon 1

>>4294635
That game was my shit back in the day.

>>4294634
Yeah...no.

I considered making the same shit post but then thought it would be too obvious.

Time to mention Terracon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA_e5c3XG80

Better than Pokemon.

Bushido Blade 1 and 2 - Sort of realistic weapon fighting sims. You pick a character and a weapon and try to KO your opponent in one blow. It was an awesome party game back in the PS1's heyday.

Crusaders of Might and Magic - Bargain bin action RPG by 3DO. Only marginally related to the PC game of the same title, as each version was outsourced to different development studios. If you've ever asked yourself, "Were there any Souls-like games for PS1?", well, here you go.

King's Field - Speaking of Souls-like, this series was developed by the same studio. It shares some of the same elements, just not the complex character customization system or third-person view. If you want to try a similar game with an even darker tone, there's also Shadow Tower.

>>4294641
>FF9
>"hidden gem"
This is the current state of /vr/

>>4294635
My only problem with this game is how disproportionate the graphics are. Twisted Metal had similarly bizarre designs. The textures for building structures are so low-detail that they look like toy models.

>>4294668
OP didn't use the term hidden gem, but underrated. And yes, FF9 is definitely underrated. It's the best of the PS1 final fantasies yet the one that gets the least attention.

>>4294670
It doesnt make sense this is so expensive on eBay

Here are some:

Apocalypse
Loaded
Warhawk
Jet Moto
MDK
Hell Night (never played it as it was import only but watching it on youtube it looks great)
Thrill Kill (I had a bootleg of the final version of this game in the early 2000's)
Destrega
Geikido
G-Darius
Devil Dice

Also a shout out to SlamScape for being a weird ass game that really looked great on PS1 (60 fps at almost all times) but was ridiculously hard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF8ryfC2kA4

>>4294641
FFIXfags we really need to talk about this delusion you have about FFIX being "criminally underrated":

Your game has sold millions of copies, is generally well received among the FF fanbase (especially outside /v/ and /vr/) and is among the highest rated FF games everywhere. Care to explain how exactly is FFIX supposed to be underrated or unknown?

>>4294641

Check out dragon valor

>>4294678
yeah it got a green label and was still riding the success of 7 and 8 when FF was still THE COOLEST SHIT EVER OMG
actually as a big fan of 7 and 8 i didn't really like 9 as much

I honestly feel bad for anyone who had a Playstation growing up but never owned this game. It's one of the best mini-game compilations of all time, possibly even the best. I had countless hours of fun playing this with my brother and my friends. The Mario Party games have nothing on this. There's no boring shoehorned board game mechanic to pad the game out. The focus is on the mini-games themselves and it's just mini-game after mini-game in fast succession. It's basically Warioware before Warioware even existed.

>>4294671
>OP didn't use the term hidden gem

>Hidden PSOne/PSX/PS1 Gems
Literally in the title. Don't be a smartass.

>>4294673
MDK isn't underrated

>>4294627
>ONE

Best action platforms on the PlayStation?

Assault Retribution

3d contra clone with coop and very cool visuals and cyber punkish atmosphere

also boss fights out the ass every minute

>>4294706
It doesn't usually come up in most PS1 discussions. I only remembered how much I loved it/played the hell out of it during a summer in the late 90s when someone here posted about it a few months ago.

>>4294810
It's considered one of the best DOS games of all time

>>4294673
>Apocalypse
Which is I think your pic.
Remember playing something like this back in the days, fucking frantic run and gun, at some points it become pretty much a shmup.
Just fucking shoot everything and there is always something to shoot at or something exploding.

Back in the day I thought it was a bit too simple but now I can see the appeal, TPS contra.

>>4294645
Its better just because it has actual graphics and combat animation.
That wood in demo, it had some serious atmosphere, too bad at the time it was released I read OPM and would base my purchases on their marks, since its 6/10 I never got it.

futurecop lapd
the coop is amazing

>>4294634
I'll see your shit post and raise you an actual underrated game.

>Ehrgeiz

>>4294641
>his name is salamander
what

>>4295503
>cult classic
>underrated
come on is this a board for filthy casuals or something

This game is neat, although way too short. Plays like Starfox, with weird Resident Evil-lite segments between missions.

>>4294789
The platforming wasn't too fun in One. Decent game though when you were running and gunning.

probably not obscure/hidden by /vr/ standards but this game needs to be on more peoples' radars

this game is batshit insane

>>4295586
you wouldn't know from the box art that it's an arkanoid clone

>>4295589
Yeah, I explained that in a box art thread once. It's even weirder that it's entirely Japanese developed yet there is no Japanese release of it.

>>4295592
Scratch that, I just found out that it actually does have a Japanese release. Only it's called "Prism Land Story". Why the fuck would they call it Sorcerer's Maze over here?

>>4294635
>select the weedy but speedy recon jeep
>drive into a bunch of enemies
>drop a signal flare and get out before they can react
>call in an air strike
>repeat

>>4294668
>criticizes someone for calling FFIX a hidden gem
>recommends nothing but well known games that have been extensively reviewed and written about

The soundtrack in this $15 game is fantastic

>>4295613
Though I should say the same thing about this game

>>4295596
Probably because it looks fucking gay.

http://web.archive.org/web/20150612022302/http://a.pomf.se/txooug.pdf

list of cool japanese ps1 games!

Any of Artdink's games apply, really, but this is probably the best example besides Tail of the Sun.

>>4295584

>tfw you metaphysically enter your girlfriend's soul to drive out a demonic infestation piece by piece
>tfw you find out the devil is in there
>tfw the devil finds out that you've found out that he's in there

Just fuck my shit up, senpai.

>>4295613
>The soundtrack
yes indeed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3MPg7fTCo4

>>4294678
See >>4294680

>>4294641
This is clearly bait.

I don't have the numbers but FFIX has at least a cult following. I've only heard negative things here on 4chan everything else is glowing.

Its a perfect bookend to the classic, single digit final fantasies. Then faggot Titus fucked it up.

>>4294635
I went back and played this game not too long ago, it was still pretty fun. I heard the PC version is more like an RTS.

This is a good game.

>>4294668
Bushido blade is amazing atmosphere wise, feels like samurai jack

>>4296023
Looks cool.

>>4294627

>>4294627
So has anyone else played Unholy War.

What did you think of it?

>>4294789
>ONE
So fucking good. Platforming was a bit of a nightmare later on in the game though as that one anon said.
Why is it impossible to read anything about this game on the internet? Also, I legitimately don't know how it ends because I was never able to beat it or find a video of the ending.

>>4295512
Is it a cult classic? I almost never see anyone talk about it here.

>>4297118
>Why is it impossible to read anything about this game on the internet
"One" for the Playstation One. Mainly because googling it is fucking impossible.

I've no idea if this is underrated but it definitely doesn't come up much. Remember it as a great co-op game

Project: Overkill
Hilarious to play this coming from Fallout 1

Apocalypse is a pretty good run and gun.

>>4297117
I have Unholy War. I really like the concept of the strategic mode, but the individual fighting engine is too simplistic to hold its own in the versus mode. The strategic mode is really cool but when I play it for a while I often wish there was more content to the game. You learn all the troops and their weaknesses/strengths fairly quickly and for me the game can kind of get stale against the AI. At least the AI can be challenging, but I bet the game would be really fun against a friend who also knows it well.

>>4297118
I managed to beat ONE somehow. The last couple levels are loaded with bullshit platforming segments, but the final boss is actually a really satisfying fight. He has a healthpool like yours, so if he hurts you he heals himself. I don't remember much about the ending except it was short and set up for a sequel (that sadly never came).

>>4295616
One of the best OSTs on the PS1. Something about it has so much character. The theme that plays outside the training center when you are speaking with the attendant, or whoever she is, is probably my favorite track from it.

>>4294627
Wild 9. Do I win this thread?

>>4294627
>>4297117
Oh shit, this is one of those games I've only been able to very vaguely remember for years. I'll be tracking it down straight away.

>>4298463
Wexcellent! Came in this thread to see if wild 9 was posted.

>>4294668
Wait, does /vr/ not know about and ADORE Bushido Blade 2? The single best sword fighting game ever made? Simple, deep, tons of endings and characters.

Bushido Blade 2 can be played by 2 people for HOURS. That's where the game shines: 2 players. Perhaps the best 3D fighting game ever made.... You vacillate wildly between 5 second fights and long, endless duels, with running and hiding and throwing dirt and knives.

Anyone looking for a truly perfect fighting game needs to play this one with a friend. It's even setup so that when 2 people are playing against each other, it just keeps going until you get sick of the characters and you quit back to the select screen. When someone dies, they come right back and shit keeps going.

The first game is more complex. You lose fights for disobeying the Bushido code. That means no throwing weapons, no slicing people when they're down, no stabbing in the back.

The second game removes that and focuses on fun.

>>4295942
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAA

>>4295570
Pure Gaming

>>4297117
It's great. Can't belive local magazines gave it 3 out of 5.
One of the more original games of 6th gen. Best party game for psx.

>>4294668
I remember when I first played Bushido Blade, the first one. I never got how people thought this was in any shape or form difficult. While they were still doing their greetings and bowing to each other, I always rand up and one shot killed the enemy while at full health. Only when I got to the end did I realise that it was not how the game was intended to be played.

One of the best two player games I've ever come across. Forces you to be aggressive, yet strategic and calculating. The idea is that you want to lure your opponent into traps you've set, meanwhile they're setting their own, trying to lure you into theirs. You can also use long distance and melee attacks while this is happening, although the traps themselves cause way more damage - especially if you can chain them together for multipliers. Environmental hazards play a factor as well.

Be warned though, you can get attacked by the other player while setting your own traps, which causes whatever you're building to blow up in your face. It's a great system of risk-vs-reward.

And yeah, the title itself is unfortunate, especially if you're spent enough time on 4chan, but thankfully the gameplay and neat characters make up for it. Great soundtrack, too.

Good game incoming.

>>4295570
Ultima Underworld clone?

>>4299005
It really isn't.

I like it.
But thanks for sharing.

>>4298921
>6th gen

>>4295616
It's not even a game, it's a demo that drags too long. The gameplay is not even bad, but the monster creation is pathetic and after the first 2 tournaments you're stuck with the exact same thing for hours and hours.

>>4294627
hey guys: ow vout ome >>>x related stuff?
we all make a prayer that they make a remake of this game

This

>>4294842
>>4298201
For years I was convinced there had to be a movie and always looked for it.

>>4294627
Not all levels are good, but some are fun

>>4299291
This and Thrill Kill

>>4294627
>>4297117
>Arena Fighter meets Turn-base Strategy

It's like chocolate and peanut butter!

>>4294627
>>4297117
>>4298660
>>4298921
>>4299891
>Unholy War

Fun Fact. This game was developed by the same folks who made Star Control 1 & 2.

It uses similar game design features, utilizing strategy segments and 1v1 combat.

>>4296023
Colony Wars 3 applies too. I don't see anyone bring it up on the rare occasion that Colony Wars does get brought up.

>>4299228
I like it. It's basically Micro Machines on foot with a scant few weapons. i think the Fox Kids thing is what did it in.

>>4294627
It's Sonic 3D Blast but not shit and no gotta go fast.

How do you guys feel about Love-de-Lic's games?

>>4299954
I'd enjoy them a lot more if the TRANSLATIONS CAME OUT ALREADY

Any play this?
Don't think it was under rated, but I don't know many people who played it.

>>4299954
Looks cool.
Fan translation when?

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/lovedelic/lovedelic.htm

>>4298994
Can confirm that this is an amazing game.

>>4299234
it's a low budget game that cost less than 20 dollars
it takes like 4 hours to beat, it's not even supposed to be hard or intricate, just a fun and relaxing diversion

but why don't you admit the real reason you don't like it: you have no friends to play it with.

>>4299954
Moon is honestly one of my favorite games ever and I can't wait for the translation to come out so more people can experience it. ufo is great too and doesn't really require knowledge of japanese to play. haven't played L.O.L. yet.

>>4294627
People here get really triggered by the phrase "Underrated" I think the term "Underappreciated" is more appropriate.

>>4300049
By the looks of things, it's coming along fairly well? It's still being actively worked on, at least.
https://twitter.com/lumslack/status/894797771651207170

>>4300379
Cool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o0YHySz778

>>4300379
Neat.

>>4294627
Pitball.

>>4298463
Wild 9 was my very first PSX game and I immediately fell in love with it. The music is great, and I always wanted a RIG.

>>4298994

I love the announcer.

NINJA HOUSE
JOHN BISHOUS
TENRO UGETSU

While it is praised, I feel it is unfairly overshadowed by Spyro and Crash. The gameplay is fantastic.

>>4302868
Not to mention great use of analog sticks, even minigames used them to their full extent, like that ski racing where every stick aligns left or right ski and you turn but controlling skies directly and speed depends on ski alignment during race.

>>4299891
not /vr/, but wrath unleashed literally copied unholy war's formula to the letter. if for some reason you really loved unholy war and needed more of it, check that game out
it's just a little bizarre to me seeing such an on-the-nose clone of a highly unique game, not even done by the original devs or anything.

Like "clear all onscreen enemies"
extremely fun game.

>>4294697
This.
Only came out in Europe and Japan though so burgers are gonna get butthurt

>>4297138
i didn't like it much.

>>4298201
>pretty good
Thats the problem with Apocalypse

Totally beat this game. Haven't met many people with an appreciation for PO'ed but once you get past the weird controls and Level 2, the rest of the game is one hell of a flying adventure.

>>4295503
Ehrgeiz's quest mode was fucking awesome.

>You can actually see your character's model change depending on what weapon/shield/armor they use.

Here's another hidden gem from the same developer.

>Tobal 2

>PS1's Virtua Fighter with an awesome grab system where you can pull them wherever they want, throw them whatever direction and if you are on the receiving end, you can escape or even counter them with another throw.

>Also, dat 60FPS

Does Tomba count or is it too well known to be considered a hidden gem?

>>4304819
>>4295570
saamegame

>>4304821
Is it? never heard of that one

>>4304814
Holy fuck it's Amano's Terra.

>>4304852
Amano worked on the game as the main char designer so it:s expected.

My first console I owned was the SNES (had gameboys and all that shit too)
I'm a big Dreamcast fan too.

For some reason though, nothing makes me more nostalgic than PS1 merchandise. The packaging of the games, the games themselves and overall presentation.

All the sights and sounds really hit me in a way that no other consoles do.

I have little interest in anything PS2 or higher related as far collecting and playing goes.

>>4304591
>Player Unknown's Battlegrounds with mods .jpg

>>4304814
Shitty game.

"hidden gem" might not be 100% accurate but Silent Bomber got (and still gets) far too little attention.

>>4306604
Nice

>>4294673
>Thrill Kill
This was HYPED as fuck at the time though. It's not a great game in the end but not especially bad either.

>>4308963
It was only hyped because it's an r-17 title that got canceled, at first people thought it was canceled due to censorship but in reality the publisher went bankrupt.

>>4294673
>G-Darius

Seriously one of the best shmups. It's right up there with Darius Gaiden.

>>4308973
Yeah that's correct. Didn't it get reworked into that Wu-Tang game?

>>4308984
Pretty much. Not sure if they just changed/added the wu-tang stuff to the old kill thrill remains, but it certainly used the same engine.

>>4305157
i absolutely adore the startup sounds on ps1.

>>4308973
Wasn't EA/whoever bought the thrill kill devs able to release it (since it was 100% complete) but chose not to because they thought it could damage their reputation?

>>4306604
Looks fun.

Threads of Fate.

Fucking hell I love the PS1 but I hate turn based combat its so damned outdated any recommendations for fun non-JRPG games?

>>4298002

What in the fuck?

>>4299018
Build Engine FPS.

>>4312848
Huh.

Chippoke Ralph no Daibouken: The Adventure of Little Ralph, a challenging, score-based platformer with artwork reminiscent of classic Studio Ghibli.

>>4297125
>Is it a cult classic?
No, just hipsters talking out of their asses, welcome to /vr/.

Kaze no Notam: Notam of the Wind, a relaxing hot air balloon-riding sim with soothing sound, objective-based gameplay, and a free-roaming mode.

70s Robot Anime Geppy-X: The Super Boosted Armor, a horizontal shoot-'em-up inspired by classic mecha shows like Getter Robo and Tetsujin-28.

1 on 1 is, fittingly, a 1-on-1 basketball game, with characters designed by the author of basketball manga Buzzer Beater. It plays more like a fighting game than a sports game.

Acid is basically a golf game, but it has a cyberpunk presentation where you shoot rays of light at objectives in stylish sci-fi environments.

b.l.u.e. Legend of Water is an underwater exploration adventure where the player must give orders to a dolphin companion in order to solve puzzles and explore sunken ruins in tandem.

Bakuryu is a kayak-racing game with surprisingly nice-looking environments, neat water effects, a variety of stages, and tight arcade controls.

Bakusou Kyoudai: Let's & Go!! Eternal Wings is a toy car-racing game with great graphics and anime-style characters and presentation, as well as a robust story mode.

>>4300034
>seven years old, at the house of some autistic kid I barely know
>only go to play his extensive collection of games
>one day he shows me this, says it has 2 player
>put game on, assuming it's a standard racing game
>quickly realise there is some kind of combat element that seems important
>try to play it despite having no idea what to do
>I think I'm doing well, getting lots of hits in
>somehow get wrecked in spectacular fashion by the autistic kid who is laughing like a maniac
>stop going to his house and never speak to him again

Baroque Syndrome is a first-person, active-time dungeon crawler with a unique oppressive visual style and a mysterious story. It was ported to the Saturn, PS2, and Wii.

Battle Konchuuden is a turn-based RPG where you play as a kid who collects bugs and uses them to fight others in fully-3D, grid-based battles.

Bishi Bashi Special 3: Step Champ is the final entry in the quick-fire mini-game series (of which only the first one was localized), which is compatible with the Dance Dance Revolution play mat for rhythm-based challenges,

Black Dawn is a military helicopter combat sim playable in first or third-person perspective, with an action movie plot and varied, objective-based missions.

>>4294642
That menu screen
>katamari
>little big planet
Was this the first? I need to know for my scrapbook.

monkey magic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioADbn26fO8

Platformer

>>4314219
MONKAYYYY

>>4314267
Lets try this.

>Boom
>Boom
>Tock tock tock tock
>Weez
>Boom
>Boom
>Wzeeeshhhh
>Boom Boom Boom Boom
>PERFECT

>>4298994

Also a cool minigame where you can detect and disable your opponent’s traps with timed button presses, and add that trap to your arsenal.