Not all worthy projects are recognized and are commercially successful. Often there are times when an excellent game comes out at the wrong time, it appears to be unnoticed against the background of competitors or fails in the sale because of a weak advertising campaign. They are such stories that our article is dedicated.
Bullet storm
- Year: 2011;
- Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One;
- Cooperative: No.
Bulletstorm – A joint project of people can fly, authors Painkiller and epic games, known for Gears of War. This is a shooter with a truly unusual mechanics, which is based on the constant use of the environment and non -trivial ways to eliminate opponents. The more diverse and creative your local criminals destroys, the more points you get. The game can also be praised for a Peppy Plot in the spirit of the “Firefly” series, colorful characters and many unexpected gameplay situations, for example an episode with the control of a distre dinosaur.
The original bulletstorm was released in 2011 and received 6 years later Remaster. We recommend that we are familiar with a reprint.
Driver: San Francisco
- Year: 2011;
- Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360;
- Cooperative: Yes.
The first two parts of the series Driver – Auto promotion, and The third and The fourth-gta clones. But we want to pay attention to the fifth game about John Tanner, who has received a subtitle San Francisco. The characteristic feature is the possibility to take control of every car on the highway in real time. It is an unusual gamemechhanica that makes the last driver a unique game.
Sleeping dogs
- Year: 2012;
- Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One;
- Cooperative: No.
Although based on basic Sleeping dogs is mechanics GTA, the game differs from Rockstar projects. Shoots rarely happen here and all problems are solved in hand to -hand fighting. Moreover, we are offered a complete combat fighting system in the mind Batman: Arkham Knight. The main character is not a criminal, but an agent under cover, which is introduced in one of the gangs. At the same time, what happens is saturated with the atmosphere of the Hong Kong films of the 80s and 90s in the style of John Woo films.
DMC: Devil May Cry
- Year: 2013;
- Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One;
- Cooperative: No.
The restart of Devil May cried from the British studio Ninja theory caused dissatisfaction among fans. They wanted a sequel fourth part, not repeat The original game of 2001 in a new way. They can be understood. For the best perception of the DMC 2013, we recommend that you forget the connection of the Cult Japanese series. Then a high -quality slasher will open for you with its unique style, an interesting combat system and a beautiful soundtrack. It is also pleasantly surprised by the local plot with criticism of the consumer society in the spirit of the film “Aliens among us”.
Remember me
- Year: 2013;
- Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360;
- Cooperative: No.
This game evokes an interesting topic with control over memories, the ability to change and completely remove them. As a result, we will receive new personalities or completely break the fate of a person. The project takes place in Paris of a distant future, where advanced technologies are combined with poverty and destruction.
And also in Remember an unusual combat system. We talked about it in a separate article.
Deus Ex: Divided on humanity
- Year: 2015;
- Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One;
- Cooperative: No.
In 2011 the series returned Deus ex. Prequel called the whole story Human Revolution loved the players. But with his continuation, problems were criticized because of fleeting. Yes, The humanity of humanity was not as long as the predecessor. However, we have a complete RPG with an excellent plot, a detailed world, variability and elements of compelling Sim. The story really ended in half a word, but the game can give high-quality gameplay for 10-15 hours, which remains unique even ten years after the release.
Titanfall 2
- Year: 2016;
- Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One;
- Cooperative: Yes.
There are examples in the game industry when the second part of the series correctly reveals the potential of the first. Include Assassin’s Creed 2, Portal 2 and Titanfall 2. Respawn Entertainment offered us what Blizzard promised The second Overwatch is a full campaign with a single single campaign. It is seen as Call of Duty on maximum shoes, with good direction, traveling in time and fighting in huge exoskelettes. The multiplayer also took a step forward compared to the first part. After the release, the developers took on the royal battle Apex Legends, the action of which unfolds in the same universe. But now there are stubborn rumors that the announcement of the full soon the announcement Troundel.
Prey (2017)
- Year: 2017;
- Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One;
- Cooperative: No.
This game from the Arkane Austin Studio is a completely full Sim. You will study the space station, fight with local aliens and at the same time try to understand what happened here. If you want, you can use extraterrestrial technologies, but in this case local turrets will consider you an enemy. Pay attention to Prey (2017) is the one who liked the series System shock, Deus ex and CinemaBioshock.
Astral chain
- Year: 2019;
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch;
- Cooperative: Yes.
This game with anime stilistic can be seen as an unusual action or as a simple slasher. It was reminded for us thanks to the advanced system of partners, which has been implemented much better than in Devil May Cry 5 while playing for VI. Allies are of different types, and they must be used in battle and peaceful scenes during the solution of puzzles.
Necromunda: Hird Gun
- Year: 2021;
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox series;
- Cooperative: No.
A Peppy First -person shooter, whose action unfolded in the universe of Warhammer 40,000. You go to Necromunda, an industrial planet-uuya that is full of bandits. Your job is to find and eliminate a particularly dangerous criminal. But along the way you will have to intervene in the war between local gangs. The most important advantages of the game are the thick atmosphere of Vakhi and a Peppy Gameplay with excellent recordings and Parkor.
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Source: VG Times
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