Oni - a certified classic/hidden gem. Bungie cooked there. Just not with the level design and plot of the game.
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Essence_of_Meh@lemmy.world 1 day ago
These might be closer to mediocre than BAD bad but I don’t expect too many people to mention them so why not.
- Drakengard 3 - action adventure game with dated graphics (even at the time of release), terrible performance on the original hardware, huge amount of asset reuse (including whole levels) and writing that can range from childish, crass and annoying to extremely emotional. It’s rough but it’s also my favourite Yoko Taro game.
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2004, PS2) - alright gameplay, decent voice acting, meh story and levels. It’s not terrible but based on the opinions I’ve seen it seems like I enjoyed it a bit more than most. Pretty cool drum & bass soundtrack.
- Kane & Lynch (both games) - most people didn’t like these games due to rough feeling gameplay and presentation (especially in the first game), I can’t help but love it. I feel like all of the elements combine in a coherent and extremely raw experience which might not be “fun” or “polished” but for me it just works.
- Kao the Kangaroo (2000) - extremely basic mascot platformer with (mostly) dated visuals, linear levels and some annoying enemies. Sequel might be an improvement but I still prefer this ugly duckling over anything that came after.
- Oni (Bungie’s action game from 2001) - it has huge empty levels, basic presentation, pretty mediocre story and uneven difficulty curve. It also has a great hand-to-hand combat system which makes those issues easier to swallow. Pretty good Ghost in the Shell game.
- Scarface: The World is Yours - GTA clone set after an alternative ending to the 1983 movie with Al Pacino. Pretty ugly and rough around the edges but it also has some fun mechanics (empire building, customisable mansion, money laundering, ability to bribe cops and more). A competent experience, even if it didn’t reach the heights of GTA or Saints Row titles.
imetators@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
Essence_of_Meh@lemmy.world 1 day ago
I think the general idea for the plot and world at large is pretty good (there are some interesting and rather grim details in the background), it’s just that Bungie missed the mark with how to write and present these things to actually hit the mark. It was also rushed out the door due to business shenanigans which cemented the end result.
VerseAndVermin@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Kane and Lynch 2 was an amazing experience with a friend. We talk about it as much as Gears of War for all of its impact. Reflecting now, I still think it has style.
Essence_of_Meh@lemmy.world 1 day ago
It has great style! I love how much the leaned into the found footage/internet video aesthetic, as well as how they decided to go for a more naturalistic approach in regards to game ambiance (environmental sounds, diegetic music etc). It’s such a unique experience in video games, especially bigger published ones.
VerseAndVermin@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Yes! Plus there is the ::: spoiler Spoiler naked run ::: level where we squealed our way through it. A hot take to: the online was fun and under appreciated from what I remember.
Essence_of_Meh@lemmy.world 1 day ago
They really went all in with setpieces that felt like a serious crime drama. I never got to experience the multiplayer (co-op or otherwise) but what I’ve seen looked cool. I wonder if they’re people playing it these days.
For spoilers it’s:
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kender242@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Oni was fun, but did not age well. By the time I finished the game I had enough combat moves to make it feel interesting, then the game ended.
Essence_of_Meh@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Absolutely! It’s a very flawed game and a pretty rough experience, even with the Anniversary Edition fixes and mods. I’m still not sure what makes me go back to it but for some reason I end up doing just that every few years. It’s one of a few titles I’d like to see in a remastered or (slightly) modernised form. Not that it’s going to happen but one can dream, right?
kender242@lemmy.world 1 day ago
You know, now that I think of it, Mirrors Edge Catalyst kinda scratched that Oni itch a while back. Another underrated game that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Still waiting for Oni 2
Essence_of_Meh@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Catalyst missed the mark for me. Between locking the moves behind skill tree, larger focus on combat and slightly reworked art style it just didn’t grab me the way the original did. It’s not all bad and I still want to play it to completion some day but it was kind of a disappointment nonetheless.
Best I can do is the leaked early build of the project attempted by Angel Studios. It’s rough, obviously unfinished and Konoko looks a bit different but it has a somewhat working combat system you can play with and a bunch of levels to run around in. It’s also prone to crashes but that’s to be expected.