Most ORIGINAL games?

[arg_zombies]

Mine would have to be MDK and Metal Slug.

Those old retro games kick ass! :rock

[ArrowX]

I'd have to say, Doom 3 at the time of its release for the heavy use of darkness. Call of Cthulhu Dark corners of the earth because you don't get a gun until a little over a third of the game.

[GADZOOKS]

what's so original about metal slug? It's like contra but with better graphics and the ability to ride vehicles. I'm not saying it's a sad game, but is that's what you consider MOST ORIGINAL GAME, then you must of been born in the 1990's.

[arg_zombies]

Well, I mean it's an incredibly fun game really, but didn't really think of it on the original side :S

And yeah, was 1990's :)

[arg_zombies]

Oh, and anyone seen the preview for Spore? Looks amazing :D

[Fathom Zero]

MDK is very different. It was also very fast, too. As for an original game, I would have to say Parappa the Rappa is a very original game.

Viewtiful Joe is original in its execution.

[timrpgland]

This thread could be good and I'll put some effort into it but not quite yet. There are so many original games.....

I'll just start off with one newer one that was pretty original.

Dead Rising: At first glance it seems like it's just any other action game or maybe a State of Emergency with zombies. Not so. Original take on a survival/rescue theme, timed events, unheard of weapons, classic kills/death scenes, leveling and a original next gen use of zombies in video games.

[arg_zombies]

Is that the one where you are in a mall and you're a journalist, and you can use anything?

[timrpgland]

Yes it is.

[RaNkeri]

all the old school Sonic games really stood out from otherwise repeating platform jumpers

[arg_zombies]

yeah, i agree. i'm bored of Mario though - they've milked it too much

[Grislygus]

You don't think they've milked Sonic for the cash cow that he is?

[ArrowX]

Metal Gear Solid series. No developer has come close to pumping out anything close to its cinematic style and stealth game play.

[GADZOOKS]

That doesn't make it original, that just makes it better.

I would have to say okami, I don't see the ZELDA similarities (you don't use boomerages and shit) and the whole fighting and art style are unique. That is original game, most of you are just talking about good games.

[Zomboid]

The Haunting: Starring Polterguy. There was a similar themed game that came out a few years ago, but it wasn't very good. That's probably the most original game I've played.

Kid Chameleon is kiiiiind of original.

[Girl Drink Drunk]

I'd say Tenchu: Stealth Assasins. I love the fucking grappling hook and traveling from rooftop to rooftop.

[Dr. Boogie]

I'd say Robot Alchemic Drive. It's a giant robot simulator wherein the characters use a giant PS2 controller to work the things. A bland story and horrendous voice acting, but still fun and original. Just wish there was more fighting.

[Jeff The Ninja]

Crazy Climber, We havent seen anything like it since.

[mew barios]

tecmo's deception i thought was pretty originals. the idea of laying traps an luring people into them conjures up a mental image thats a bit different than the somewhat counterintuitive reality of it :o still i found it enjoyable

dragonseeds also, kind of a pet monstar battle game where you engineer dragons at a lab an trains them for whatever stats an gives them swords an shields an make em fite. if you ever lost or even ended in a tie then yer pet was deadddd forever with no recourse an that was so hardcore it made me afraid to lose. battlesystem was too simplistic an there wasnt enough interaction with the world to keep my interest moren a few weeks but. it was different

[Johnnie]

fire n' ice for the original nintendo.

[Chojin]

Cooking mama!

[Chojin]

Also: Trauma Center! Also: Double Dare!

Honestly I wish someone would make a next-gen Double Dare. The Wii would be perfect for that.

[Immortal Goat]

ICO

Shadow of the Colossus

Wario Ware

Legacy of Kain

Deus Ex

Eternal Darkness

[Fathom Zero]

I'd say Robot Alchemic Drive. It's a giant robot simulator wherein the characters use a giant PS2 controller to work the things. A bland story and horrendous voice acting, but still fun and original. Just wish there was more fighting.

So very right. The visuals are amazing, too. Aside from the explosions, though, because those weren't as amazing.

I can't believe I forgot about it.

[ArrowX]

I'd probably have to say Phantom Crash for the Xbox is my one of my all time favorite games its all about Stealth Mech Combat which is either completely or almost unheard of in gaming. I still remember playing one of the Area Rankers (bosses) and hiding beside a dumpster, and then the dillweed came around a corner only to have me decloak and impale his shitty mech on my hydraulic spear arm.

I never got a chance to play S.L.A.I. on the ps2 which was the sequel.


Also from Genki I'd say the "Jade Cocoon" series, it was like pokemon on the PS1 but the big feature was being able to combine ALL the monsters in the game to create some really fucking sweet ones.

[Sacks]

I always thought Rampart was pretty original. Does anyone else know of any building/destroying what the other person built games?

[arg_zombies]

Can Final Fantasy be classed as Original?
It was one of the first RPG's which gave you quite a large area to explore etc. and had good visuals, but I'm not sure if it was sooo new.... hmmm

I have more of a problem with Mario than Sonic because Sonic isn't as 'in your face', in the respect that you don't see it on a poster, or TV etc. nearly every week...

[timrpgland]

Mario is still a icon

Sonic is nearing death

Final Fantasy was not original considering it's just a basic RPG. Maybe original for a only NES gamer (although Dragon Warrior was out already) back then but not if you played PCs.

[arg_zombies]

Hmm, good point well made...

I'm still ill though :(
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs13/f/2007/082/f/8/Still_Ill_by_100walrus.gif

[Schimid]

I always thought Rampart was pretty original. Does anyone else know of any building/destroying what the other person built games?

What, like...any RTS ever made? Like that?

[RaNkeri]

Mario is still a icon

Sonic is nearing death


Sad but true :(
I'd love to see this in opposite way :/

[Lenor]

What about tetris being an original game? Who knew putting different shaped boxes to fit in a line could be so addicting, heh.

There's a rpg game that was made for the Atari, now that was original. Ha ha

[timrpgland]

Sad but true :(
I'd love to see this in opposite way :/

In order for that to happen Mario needs to quit getting decent to good games and Sonic needs to quit getting terrible to decent games...

[arg_zombies]

What about tetris being an original game? Who knew putting different shaped boxes to fit in a line could be so addicting, heh.

Yeah, but I never understood how the original tetris worked... It's meant to be like an ancient russian game, and I always think, did they have like a panel which the pieces slid down, or did the person pick where the block landed?
Confusing 'tis... I'm gonna have to look it up, I guess :S

[Lenor]

That is interesting. I've never heard of playing tetris in an actual hands-on/board type game.

[arg_zombies]

Well i don't know; it was invented way before computers

[Lenor]

Story

All information is quoted directly from the Xbox game manual.

The Tetrions

“There are many theories as to the origin of the Tetrions. The simple truth is that the Tetrions are the only evidence of a long since forgotten space-faring species. Tetrions are Gateways to planets orbiting distant stars. They can only be opened by an intelligent species because it works only for those who unlock the secrets of the falling Blocks. We have called the gate opening activity Tetris. And while it is the key to connecting us to distant worlds, Tetris has been found to be very addictive by all intelligent species.”

The Minos

“The Minos are a species found on the planet called Hadar 4. They are a robust mechanical species. It is possible that they were first built by organics, as is the case with most mechanics. Minos are intelligent and have just unlocked the secrets of the Tetrions. They now know that manipulating the Blocks in a certain way will turn a Tetrion into an interstellar transportation device. The Tetrions will soon turn out to be the key to the survival of the Minos.”

The Mission

“The mission is to evacuate the Minos on Hadar 4 to six other planets that have been identified as suitable for terraforming. Mino scientists have discovered that their star (Hadar) has become unstable and as a result the surface of Hadar 4 will reach 5000 kelvins (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvin), which is well past the maximum operating temperature of the Minos. The best Mino Tetris players have been identified as the gate openers. Six Tetrinauts will be sent to the planets to open the Tetrion gates from the other side to facilitate the exodus.

[arg_zombies]

Ah ah aha

i was just gooooooooooooooooooogling it, and it says nothing about Ancient Russia, but it wa sinvented in Russia, s I don't know where I picked up the 'Ancient' part. Stupid BBC documentaries - lead me astray :(

[Lenor]

Its OK.. we all get a little discombobulated and misconstrued sometimes with this shit. I just thought I'd look it up as well, considering I had never heard of an ancient game and was wondering if that was possible.

Apparently it would require no gravity :/

[bigtimecow]

toe jam and earl

earthworm jim

[arg_zombies]

Heh, I remember Earthworm jim
"groooovay"

I got annoyed with it though - couldn't get past hell :(

[Girl Drink Drunk]

Well i don't know; it was invented way before computers
Actually, it was created by Alexey Pajitnov in 1985.....

[arg_zombies]

Ah ah aha

i was just gooooooooooooooooooogling it, and it says nothing about Ancient Russia, but it wa sinvented in Russia, s I don't know where I picked up the 'Ancient' part. Stupid BBC documentaries - lead me astray :(

Ah ahaha ah ahah

eh.

[Girl Drink Drunk]

Please leave.

[Sacks]

What, like...any RTS ever made? Like that?

Have you ever played Rampart? I'm not being shitty I'm just asking. Basically you get these tetris like pieces and you have to build a complete wall around your castle within a time period, then place cannons. The bigger your castle, the more cannons you get. This is followed by a round of shooting the crap out of the castles the person/people you're playing with built, and then you get to build again. You can also capture other castles and make them a part of your kingdom or whatever. This goes on until it's impossible for someone to rebuild or they can't rebuild a complete wall around a single castle in the limited amount of time. It didn't really feel like an RTS to me. It felt like destiny.

[Ant10708]

Pikmin.

[Lenor]

:eek :eek :eek

[Jeff The Ninja]

The incredible Machine. Still fun. Also Lemmings, The perfect example of how small character sprites can be and still be playable.

[DuFresne]

Am I the only one who thinks arg zombies looks like a skinny Juttin?

edit: assuming that's him, of course.

[RaNkeri]

Have you ever played Rampart? I'm not being shitty I'm just asking. Basically you get these tetris like pieces and you have to build a complete wall around your castle within a time period, then place cannons. The bigger your castle, the more cannons you get. This is followed by a round of shooting the crap out of the castles the person/people you're playing with built, and then you get to build again. You can also capture other castles and make them a part of your kingdom or whatever. This goes on until it's impossible for someone to rebuild or they can't rebuild a complete wall around a single castle in the limited amount of time. It didn't really feel like an RTS to me. It felt like destiny.

My friend used to seriously rape my ass in Rampart back in my first high school year :/

But yeah, Rampart is entertaining as hell.

[arg_zombies]

edit: assuming that's him, of course.

Where am I not me? :confused:

[Schimid]

Yeah, Sacks, I've played it when I was a kid but I completely forgot about that part of it and yeah, you're right, that was pretty badass.

And I realized later that even if you DID mean just like, any RTS, that would've been pretty much one of the first which is original in itself.

Well-played.

[irish]

I thought we love Katamari was fairly original (we didn't get katamari damacy here argh!)

Also, Abe's odyssesy? we rediscovered a demo (10 year old demo disc woo!) for that lately and it was brilliant!

[arg_zombies]

Ha, last time I plyed Abe's odyssey was like 4 years back :eek

[Divisible by Waffle]

Okami is so original; while there are some similarities to Zelda (same kind of atmosphere, lots of puzzle solving), it stands alone in the "sun gods that use calligraphy to save Japan from certain doom" genre.

Katamari Damacy is another really original title. I mean, you play as the little green Prince, and you roll a ball into junk that magically sticks to it so. And not just junk; PEOPLE. Rolling up people is probably the most fun thing in that game. It's kind of sick, but in a very satisfying way.

Mario Bros. is original, for its time. Who would have thought to make a game about plumbers fighting off crabs and turtles in sewer pipes? I mean, seriously? It's pretty obvious to make games about spaceships and racing cars. Pac-Man and Tetris also fall into the originality category for this reason.

[arg_zombies]

ha pacman is amazing - i have a little, portable solar powered pacman game for journeys XD

[Chojin]

Cyborg Justice for Genesis. It was a sidescrolling beat-em-up, but you were a robot and could rip off parts of your enemies and replace your own parts with theirs.

[Girl Drink Drunk]

Mortal Kombat because it paved the way for more games with god-awful digitized graphics.

[irish]

But it's still a fighting game, I thought this was about games that were just the only one of their kind, ever.. heh

[arg_zombies]

But it's still a fighting game, I thought this was about games that were just the only one of their kind, ever.. heh
Well... partly.

It is about games which were different, which introduced things we'd never seen before.. amazing gameplay etc. :)

[irish]

Hmm I was going for the most out there games but yeah :D
I would say just point and click adventure games in general, like Monkey Island, Simon the Sorcerer and the Discworld game, were good, ey?

[Zomboid]

Speaking of which, I just downloaded a point and click game called Teen Agent that's pretty fun. Ya need dosbox or something but it's really fun.

[arg_zombies]

Discworld game? Ha, I have loads of those books :lol

[irish]

Yeah, hehe
The first one is roughly based on Guards Guards with loads of other little minor storylines
The second is based on Reaper man with storylines from Moving Pictures and The last Continent thrown in.
(play as Rincewind in both those)

And the third is Discworld Noir, completely new storyline and character.

Hope you enjoyed that :D

making a mental note to check out Teen Agent :)

[executioneer]

ultima underworld

[GADZOOKS]

Home Improvement

[Jeff The Ninja]

Double Dragon, it was the first game that allowed you to beat whores with baseball bats.

[Girl Drink Drunk]

Well... partly.

It is about games which were different, which introduced things we'd never seen before.. amazing gameplay etc. :)
I have to agree with him, although my post was mostly intended as a joke.

[slay monkeys]

panzer dragoon?
Dead rising lol (im playing now, eat cone stupid zombie!)
wii sports wahhahahahahahahh no
katamari damashi and its sequel lol
mr mosquito mwhahahhaha annoy the peoples

[arg_zombies]

I have to agree with him, although my post was mostly intended as a joke.

Is that Dio in your sig? lol

[Grislygus]

That is interesting. I've never heard of playing tetris in an actual hands-on/board type game.

Pentomino

[the_dudefather]

That is interesting. I've never heard of playing tetris in an actual hands-on/board type game.

I got a tetris non electronic plastic board game thing somewhere, got it in a charity shop for 2 pounds :)

[Girl Drink Drunk]

Is that Dio in your sig? lol
Yeah. I've just been too lazy to properly display it as an image.

[Smon]

Most original games I've ever played... Elite Beat Agents and Caution:Seaman are up in the top for me. In fact, Seaman is probably my favorite game ever.

[arg_zombies]

Yeah. I've just been too lazy to properly display it as an image.

It's coincidental, because I'd just bought 3 Sabbath Albums thaqt day, 2 of them Dio :eek