Games that flew under the radar

Ok. What I'm aiming for in this topic is for everyone to recommend some of their favourite unknown or niche titles to other ASSEMbler members. So no obvious titles like Shenmue or Final Fantasy.
I'll kick it off with the awesome...

Punch the Monkey! Game Edition - PSone - Japanese import only


Great little music game that uses the Guncon and features remixes of various Lupin songs. Small discs(the beats of the song) move along a line towards a target. Depending on when you shoot the disc you will be awarded with either "Great"(right on target), "Good"(little off target) or "Bad"(Off target). Get to many Bads and you fail the level.
Even if you don't have the Guncon it can still be played with a normal controller. The small discs are changed to either Triangle, Square, Circle or Cross(the PSX pad face buttons). This almost makes it an entire new game as you now have to press combinations of buttons(eg: 000X).
My only complaint is the lack of levels/songs, only six of them :cry:

Next up...

Slap Happy Rythm Busters - PSone - Japanese import only


One of the very first games to use Cel-shading. A cool little fighter based around music with some strange characters. Fighting isnt that complex but it features some very cool supers.
When you have built up enough of you super meter you can perform a "Beat Combo" by pressing L2. During the beat combo you have to press combinations of buttons to do damage. If you have poor timing you won't do much damage but if your perfect you will devastate them.

Party time...

Bishi Bashi Special - PSone - Avaliable all regions


One of the best Party games ever. Most games are either slamming the buttons as fast as possible, pressing the right color button or memory. The games are weird ranging from shaking a can of soda to the moon to shotting muscle men out of a cannon.
Grab a multi-tap get some friends around and enjoy.


That's it from me(for now ). I'm expecting some new games to put on my to get list next time I check this .

 

Ok. What I'm aiming for in this topic is for everyone to recommend some of their favourite unknown or niche titles to other ASSEMbler members. So no obvious titles like Shenmue or Final Fantasy.
I'll kick it off with the awesome...

Punch the Monkey! Game Edition - PSone - Japanese import only


Great little music game that uses the Guncon and features remixes of various Lupin songs. Small discs(the beats of the song) move along a line towards a target. Depending on when you shoot the disc you will be awarded with either "Great"(right on target), "Good"(little off target) or "Bad"(Off target). Get to many Bads and you fail the level.
Even if you don't have the Guncon it can still be played with a normal controller. The small discs are changed to either Triangle, Square, Circle or Cross(the PSX pad face buttons). This almost makes it an entire new game as you now have to press combinations of buttons(eg: 000X).
My only complaint is the lack of levels/songs, only six of them :cry:

Next up...

Slap Happy Rythm Busters - PSone - Japanese import only


One of the very first games to use Cel-shading. A cool little fighter based around music with some strange characters. Fighting isnt that complex but it features some very cool supers.
When you have built up enough of you super meter you can perform a "Beat Combo" by pressing L2. During the beat combo you have to press combinations of buttons to do damage. If you have poor timing you won't do much damage but if your perfect you will devastate them.

Party time...

Bishi Bashi Special - PSone - Avaliable all regions


One of the best Party games ever. Most games are either slamming the buttons as fast as possible, pressing the right color button or memory. The games are weird ranging from shaking a can of soda to the moon to shotting muscle men out of a cannon.
Grab a multi-tap get some friends around and enjoy.


That's it from me(for now ). I'm expecting some new games to put on my to get list next time I check this .

 

Ok. What I'm aiming for in this topic is for everyone to recommend some of their favourite unknown or niche titles to other ASSEMbler members. So no obvious titles like Shenmue or Final Fantasy.
I'll kick it off with the awesome...

Punch the Monkey! Game Edition - PSone - Japanese import only


Great little music game that uses the Guncon and features remixes of various Lupin songs. Small discs(the beats of the song) move along a line towards a target. Depending on when you shoot the disc you will be awarded with either "Great"(right on target), "Good"(little off target) or "Bad"(Off target). Get to many Bads and you fail the level.
Even if you don't have the Guncon it can still be played with a normal controller. The small discs are changed to either Triangle, Square, Circle or Cross(the PSX pad face buttons). This almost makes it an entire new game as you now have to press combinations of buttons(eg: 000X).
My only complaint is the lack of levels/songs, only six of them :cry:

Next up...

Slap Happy Rythm Busters - PSone - Japanese import only


One of the very first games to use Cel-shading. A cool little fighter based around music with some strange characters. Fighting isnt that complex but it features some very cool supers.
When you have built up enough of you super meter you can perform a "Beat Combo" by pressing L2. During the beat combo you have to press combinations of buttons to do damage. If you have poor timing you won't do much damage but if your perfect you will devastate them.

Party time...

Bishi Bashi Special - PSone - Avaliable all regions


One of the best Party games ever. Most games are either slamming the buttons as fast as possible, pressing the right color button or memory. The games are weird ranging from shaking a can of soda to the moon to shotting muscle men out of a cannon.
Grab a multi-tap get some friends around and enjoy.


That's it from me(for now ). I'm expecting some new games to put on my to get list next time I check this .

 

If you ever get a chance to play SkyGunner for the PS2 give it a try.
Devil Dice was another fun game for the PSOne. One of the few games published form a Net Yarzoe developer.

 

If you ever get a chance to play SkyGunner for the PS2 give it a try.
Devil Dice was another fun game for the PSOne. One of the few games published form a Net Yarzoe developer.

 

If you ever get a chance to play SkyGunner for the PS2 give it a try.
Devil Dice was another fun game for the PSOne. One of the few games published form a Net Yarzoe developer.

 

Yes, Devil Dice is a very fun game. It is one of the few PSX games that I think should be rereleased.

There was also a sequel (not directly) called Intelligent Cube. I was finally able to find this game in really good shape at an Eb (don't ask me how, most of their games have been 'Doctored').

Also there is a game called Bombastic (Capcom) which has been released in the US. It looks exactly like DD, but I can't be sure because I have't played (Bombastic) yet. It looks to be a true sequel to DD.

^_^_^

 

Yes, Devil Dice is a very fun game. It is one of the few PSX games that I think should be rereleased.

There was also a sequel (not directly) called Intelligent Cube. I was finally able to find this game in really good shape at an Eb (don't ask me how, most of their games have been 'Doctored').

Also there is a game called Bombastic (Capcom) which has been released in the US. It looks exactly like DD, but I can't be sure because I have't played (Bombastic) yet. It looks to be a true sequel to DD.

^_^_^

 

Yes, Devil Dice is a very fun game. It is one of the few PSX games that I think should be rereleased.

There was also a sequel (not directly) called Intelligent Cube. I was finally able to find this game in really good shape at an Eb (don't ask me how, most of their games have been 'Doctored').

Also there is a game called Bombastic (Capcom) which has been released in the US. It looks exactly like DD, but I can't be sure because I have't played (Bombastic) yet. It looks to be a true sequel to DD.

^_^_^

 

heh

bombastic mr. fantastic xD, but anyways, The hajime no ippo game for the ps2 is a really good game and i think you should give it a try, for all ya that dont know what hajime no ippo is, it is a boxing anime, really funny and entertaining, the anime is coming out soon here in the us and you can also buy that game here in the use, used in gamestop for 20 bucks :S, the usa name is :victorious boxers - ippo's road to victory. Really, buy it or you will never enjoy this great game.

 

heh

bombastic mr. fantastic xD, but anyways, The hajime no ippo game for the ps2 is a really good game and i think you should give it a try, for all ya that dont know what hajime no ippo is, it is a boxing anime, really funny and entertaining, the anime is coming out soon here in the us and you can also buy that game here in the use, used in gamestop for 20 bucks :S, the usa name is :victorious boxers - ippo's road to victory. Really, buy it or you will never enjoy this great game.

 

heh

bombastic mr. fantastic xD, but anyways, The hajime no ippo game for the ps2 is a really good game and i think you should give it a try, for all ya that dont know what hajime no ippo is, it is a boxing anime, really funny and entertaining, the anime is coming out soon here in the us and you can also buy that game here in the use, used in gamestop for 20 bucks :S, the usa name is :victorious boxers - ippo's road to victory. Really, buy it or you will never enjoy this great game.

 

There are quite a few for Dreamcast. Here are a few of my most liked hidden gems.

Blue Submarine No.6 - Time & Tide.

This is a great exploration / shooter that was released in quite small numbers in Japan. The main action sections are beautifully done with a wonderful feel to the controlls that makes you think you're incontrol of the Sub. The game also features some nice Cell Shaded sections when you chat to people. Blue Submarine can be a bit tricky without Japanese ability but it's well worth a go.

Bomber Hehhe

What can I say that the title doesn't. Place bombs and blow the sh!t out of buildings, sky scrapers, UFOs and underwater riggs.

es

a wonderful detective game set as an interactive drama. These games are normally crap but this one is well done, successfully creating the right atmosphere. Japanese is a must if you want to play this.


Vermilion Desert is a great combat sim featuring MECHS !! You know it's good when Mechs are involved 8) Again, some knowledge of Japanese would be useful.

there are loads more such as Rent-a-Hero, Under Cover Kei, Pop'n Music and so on, but I feel that most people already know these.

Yakumo

 

There are quite a few for Dreamcast. Here are a few of my most liked hidden gems.

Blue Submarine No.6 - Time & Tide.

This is a great exploration / shooter that was released in quite small numbers in Japan. The main action sections are beautifully done with a wonderful feel to the controlls that makes you think you're incontrol of the Sub. The game also features some nice Cell Shaded sections when you chat to people. Blue Submarine can be a bit tricky without Japanese ability but it's well worth a go.

Bomber Hehhe

What can I say that the title doesn't. Place bombs and blow the sh!t out of buildings, sky scrapers, UFOs and underwater riggs.

es

a wonderful detective game set as an interactive drama. These games are normally crap but this one is well done, successfully creating the right atmosphere. Japanese is a must if you want to play this.


Vermilion Desert is a great combat sim featuring MECHS !! You know it's good when Mechs are involved 8) Again, some knowledge of Japanese would be useful.

there are loads more such as Rent-a-Hero, Under Cover Kei, Pop'n Music and so on, but I feel that most people already know these.

Yakumo

 

There are quite a few for Dreamcast. Here are a few of my most liked hidden gems.

Blue Submarine No.6 - Time & Tide.

This is a great exploration / shooter that was released in quite small numbers in Japan. The main action sections are beautifully done with a wonderful feel to the controlls that makes you think you're incontrol of the Sub. The game also features some nice Cell Shaded sections when you chat to people. Blue Submarine can be a bit tricky without Japanese ability but it's well worth a go.

Bomber Hehhe

What can I say that the title doesn't. Place bombs and blow the sh!t out of buildings, sky scrapers, UFOs and underwater riggs.

es

a wonderful detective game set as an interactive drama. These games are normally crap but this one is well done, successfully creating the right atmosphere. Japanese is a must if you want to play this.


Vermilion Desert is a great combat sim featuring MECHS !! You know it's good when Mechs are involved 8) Again, some knowledge of Japanese would be useful.

there are loads more such as Rent-a-Hero, Under Cover Kei, Pop'n Music and so on, but I feel that most people already know these.

Yakumo

 

A few...

Road Rage 3 PS2 (touge) which is a slippery number that gained a UK release as a budget title, its a racing game which is simple enough but its a technical racer that takes TIME to learn. Its controls are very drifty and the graphics arnt up to much but give it time and it will pay for itself




I will post a few more after sorting through my long lost games

 

A few...

Road Rage 3 PS2 (touge) which is a slippery number that gained a UK release as a budget title, its a racing game which is simple enough but its a technical racer that takes TIME to learn. Its controls are very drifty and the graphics arnt up to much but give it time and it will pay for itself




I will post a few more after sorting through my long lost games

 

A few...

Road Rage 3 PS2 (touge) which is a slippery number that gained a UK release as a budget title, its a racing game which is simple enough but its a technical racer that takes TIME to learn. Its controls are very drifty and the graphics arnt up to much but give it time and it will pay for itself




I will post a few more after sorting through my long lost games

 

one of my favorite often-overlooked games for the DC:



shame they havent come up with a GC port/sequel for it yet, has some of the most hilarious gameplay around (boar-back boulder soccer, anyone?)

 

one of my favorite often-overlooked games for the DC:



shame they havent come up with a GC port/sequel for it yet, has some of the most hilarious gameplay around (boar-back boulder soccer, anyone?)