Erkki Posted September 6, 2006 The Pathologic thread made me want to ask... what are the games that really suck on some level, but still you somehow really love them? For me: Omikron: The Nomad Soul Vangers: One for the Road (an obscure driving/action/rpg/strategy game that gets way too hard and unforgiving near the middle so I never finished it) Dust: A Tale of the Wired West (maybe this one wasn't actually that bad, but I played it at a time when it was technically outdated) Jack the Ripper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted September 6, 2006 can't think of any Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted September 6, 2006 Lands of Lore 2: Guardians of Destiny, a preposterous RPG completely failing to capture the charm of the original (the very noteworthy The Throne of Chaos), with absolutely horrible visual design (ugly FMV with ugly acting mixed with an even-then-outdated 3D engine) and broken gameplay. And yet, somewhere in it, despite all its ridiculous awefulness, there's something that captured me and I played it quite a lot. The thing is, I occasionally yearn to play it again; a craving that is quickly remedied when I actually start playing and realize I have to plow through all the shit again. The strange thing is I already did it twice! So I think that qualifies for bad games that are good. Though good it isn't, and a recommendation neither. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted September 6, 2006 Stupid Invaders. I actually enjoyed that game the one and only time I played it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n0wak Posted September 6, 2006 Killer7. The most awesome shitty game ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted September 6, 2006 I also enjoyed Stupid Invaders. Got the impression my name wasn't exactly Legion, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpiderMonkey Posted September 6, 2006 Blade Runner got some pretty shoddy reviews when it was released, but I love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ysbreker Posted September 6, 2006 I rather liked Privateer: The darkening. Which I loved to death. But according to the reviews is a pile of steaming poo. With cool FMV bits in between. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted September 6, 2006 Woah there, you're misinterpreting the question. It's not about games that you like but that others thought were bad; it's about games you like that you thought were bad, at the same time. That's a rare breed that creates a dichotomy in your souls, a rift in your very existence! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted September 6, 2006 Oh man, many games like that, can't think of a single one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ysbreker Posted September 6, 2006 Well in that case I'd have to go for Tone Rebellion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted September 6, 2006 Hmmm... Ok. Earthworm Jim 3D Trace Memory Painkiller Yoshi's Topsy Turvy That's just off the top of my head. There have probably been many more that I just can't think of right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted September 6, 2006 Oooh, The Tone Rebellion had a lot of charm! And indeed, it was a strange game, not necessarily broken, but not exactly brilliantly playable either. I'd never call it bad though. Damn, I'm being a hard-ass tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markus Posted September 6, 2006 Psychic World (Game Gear). It is actually horrible, but i still love it to bits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manny_c44 Posted September 7, 2006 Gungrave was absolute shit but it had a few songs and settings that I really enjoyed. Shenmue is another game that is actually pretty shit but still fun to play once in a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Posted September 7, 2006 Shenmue 2 is the best worst game I've played, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lechimp Posted September 7, 2006 A lot of people, including myself, thought Starship Titanic was bad, but I had fun playing it. Troika's games were buggy as hell but I enjoyed them. I can't really think of any other games, this is a lot easier to do with movies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwall Posted September 7, 2006 Dreamfall, if I may be so bold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Posted September 7, 2006 Dreamfall, if I may be so bold. Yeah, I would agree with that actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted September 7, 2006 Dreamfall, sadly, yes. Oh, and Redguard is one of those too... Man, that game rocked, and it was bollocks in that traditional Bethsoft vein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestlevania Posted September 7, 2006 Ultima Online. Total pants, but heinously addictive: Oh and either of the Terminator FPSs by Bethesda, but specifically Terminator: Future Shock: I'd probably still cream my pants if something daft like a DS version was announced though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted September 7, 2006 ....Bart VS the Space Mutants.... It was so shit but I would still play it again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpiderMonkey Posted September 7, 2006 Woah there, you're misinterpreting the question. It's not about games that you like but that others thought were bad; it's about games you like that you thought were bad, at the same time. That's a rare breed that creates a dichotomy in your souls, a rift in your very existence! Ah right, I get you. In that case, I'm quite partial to some Trespasser now and again, despite how empty and dull it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestlevania Posted September 7, 2006 I'm quite partial to some Trespasser now and again Ah! I'd forgotten about that particularly rough little diamond. I continued playing that in earnest, hoping it might blossom into the high-class VR game it desperately wanted to be. But it didn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites