1. Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
Jade's journey always felt special. This 20th Anniversary Edition lets you revisit a vibrant, alien world with fresh eyes. It keeps the heart of the original, but polished. Explore Hillys, investigate conspiracies, fight alien invaders. The unique blend of stealth, combat, and photography was truly ahead of its time. It’s an interactive story about uncovering truth. A pure passion project, now beautifully preserved for new generations to discover.
2. Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
This game messed with your head. Its sanity effects were legendary, breaking the fourth wall in unsettling ways. You never knew what was real. A multi-generational tale of ancient evil unfolds through different characters and eras. The atmosphere was thick with dread. It was bold, innovative, and truly unforgettable. A masterpiece of psychological horror, pushing boundaries and leaving a lasting mark on players.
3. Giants: Citizen Kabuto
What a wild ride. Giants threw everything in a blender: RTS, third-person shooter, platformer. You could be a tiny commando, a flying warrior, or a colossal monster. The humor was dark, irreverent, and brilliantly written. Its world, a vibrant, bizarre sci-fi landscape, felt truly alive. This game never played by the rules. It was pure, unadulterated fun and an experimental gem.
4. Jet Set Radio Future
Style personified. This game oozed cool from every cel-shaded pore. Grind rails, spray graffiti, outrun the authorities. The vibrant, futuristic Tokyo felt like an endless, kinetic playground. And that soundtrack? Absolutely iconic, driving every moment. It was all about flow, expression, and rebellious freedom. A true cult classic, still unmatched in its aesthetic and joyful movement.
5. Odin Sphere
A playable painting. Vanillaware's artistry shines through every exquisite detail. This game told an epic, interconnected story through five distinct character perspectives. Norse mythology meets fairy tales in a breathtaking world. The combat was fluid, responsive, and the boss battles were truly grand. Its hand-drawn world felt like a living, breathing tapestry. Every frame was a masterpiece. A true labor of love.
6. The Wonderful 101
Only PlatinumGames could dream this up. You control a horde of tiny heroes, uniting them into giant weapons and tools. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly strategic. The scale of battles was immense, truly epic. Its world is bright, bold, and bursting with colorful energy. A unique action game that demands mastery and rewards persistence. Pure, unadulterated creativity and joy.
7. Vanquish
Pure, unadulterated speed. This shooter redefined cover mechanics with its rocket-powered slide. Boost around arenas, slow time, unleash devastating attacks with precision. It’s a blur of white-knuckle action. The sci-fi setting is sleek, industrial, and stylish. PlatinumGames delivered a masterclass in kinetic, high-octane combat. Fast, frantic, and fiercely fun, it pushes you to master its unique flow.
8. Sunset Overdrive
A punk rock explosion. Grind, bounce, and zip through a vibrant, apocalyptic city. Combat is all about constant movement and creative weapon use. The humor is self-aware, fourth-wall breaking, and infectious. It’s a joyful, irreverent blast of pure fun. The world is a colorful canvas for your traversal skills. Pure, vibrant energy in every frame, defying expectations of the genre.
9. Gravity Rush
Defy gravity. Kat's adventures let you fall in any direction, turning the world on its head. This unique mechanic completely reshapes traversal and combat possibilities. The art style is gorgeous, like a moving comic book come to life. Its floating city of Hekseville is a joy to explore. A charming character in a truly innovative world, it felt genuinely fresh and imaginative.
10. Dragon's Dogma
A unique take on fantasy RPGs. Its innovative pawn system created an emergent co-op feel, even when playing solo. Combat is weighty, tactical, and incredibly satisfying, particularly against colossal foes. Climbing giant monsters feels truly epic. The world is dangerous, vast, and full of secrets to uncover. It has a distinct, raw charm. A truly special, ambitious game that rewards exploration.
11. ASURA'S WRATH
An interactive anime. This game pushed spectacle to its absolute limit, blurring lines between gameplay and cutscene. Fights against demigods, planets, and even the sun itself unfold with incredible bombast. QTEs were central, but they felt impactful, driving the narrative. It was pure, unadulterated rage and over-the-top action. A narrative experience unlike any other. Loud, proud, and incredibly fun.
