The Top 5 Games You NEVER Played...

[12-51-00]

Okay, I'm curious to see what games people hold in high regard but just never played so make your Top 5... Just one rule: no future releases or PS3/Xbox360/Wii Games, we're talking games that have been out a while but for some reasons you just missed out on.... I'll kick it off...

1. Final Fantasy VIII or IX - PlayStation
From what I remember I loved VII so why I never bought these is beyond me.

2. Shenmue I or II - Dreamcast
A crime I know...

3. NiGHTs - Saturn
I had a Saturn briefly when they came out but foolishly sold it to buy a Playstation, as a Sega fan I really regret never getting to play NiGHTs, it looks fantastic.

4. Jet Set Radio Future - Xbox
The Dreamcast original is one of my all-time favourite games but since I'll never buy an Xbox/Xbox360, or Windows, or even knowingly use anything Microsoft for that matter, this being Xbox-only is a heartbreaker.

5. Anything Post 2001 - ANYTHING
I got bored of gaming around that time and sold everything. I kept a PS2 to play DVDs and Gran Turismo 3 (Later 4) but besides that I've played NOTHING released since. Admittedly I've now caught up as far as the Dreamcast goes but I'm so out of the loop with everything else it's embarrassing.

[Concept]

Lots and lots of PC goodness.

Planescape Torment, The Longest Journey and Fallout spring to mind. Most obvious in the console space? I didn't have the patience for Wind Waker or Disgaea. Those are five.


I shamefully also haven't put much time into either FFXII and Okami yet.

I intend to change the latter at some point this summer.

[TEENWOLF]

Half Life 2 PC - I do actually own this, have done since the start of the year just not got round to actually sitting and playing it due to the fact I dislike PC gaming in general. Too much messing with drivers and patches for me.

Ico/Shadow of Collossus PS2 - Ive had three PS2's and Ive still never got round to picking up Ico. Have played demo's of both games and enjoyed them, again a case of being to busy with other consoles/games to find time for these.

Panzer Dragoon Saga Saturn - I did own a Saturn when this came out, I also remember the amount of raving reviews and recommendations it got. But being a scummy schoolkid at the time of it coming out I had no money to actually buy it and there was always something else I was more interested in playing come christmas or birthday to get this. Really wish I had looking at the prices of it now, dont think Ill ever play through this.

Any Zelda Game - Now I have played bits of Zelda games but it is always a brief go instead of a long session. Never really been taken with any of them even though people love the series in general.

Blade Runner PC - Im a massive fan of the movie, and Ive had mates tell me how much they enjoyed playing through this. Due to it being a PC game though I could never be bothered to pick it up due to my stubborness about playing games which need patching and messing around with settings before getting anything going. I should probably go out and get this and see what Im missing out on now.

Any Mega CD/32X game - Back when the Megadrive was out I wouldnt hear a bad thing sad about Sega, I've owned all of their consoles apart from these two add-ons. Now Ive not heard much about good games for them, Sonic CD is meant to be excellent, again was a case of being at school when they came out and not having the money or parents stupid enough to shell out for them. Must try and pick them up soon to put end to my curiosity. I wanted to play Night Trap so badly when I was younger it was unreal, I dont want to taint those memories though seeing as its meant to be bobbins.

[eastyy]

1.Metal gear solid 1 and 3.....afraid it just does not appeal to me
2.The sims 1 or 2...again just saw no appeal
3.Ico.....afraid i hate missions in games where you have to guard or escort something......so a game with just that not my thing at all

[Number45]

I hate escort missions with a passion mate (Always abandon them in WoW!), but I adored Ico (Eventually). Give it a try!

There are many classics that I've never played, but as I own most of them they probably don't count.

[hudson]

Any Panzer Dragoon (have got Orta, but have never got around to it).

Halo 1 & 2 - Have them both, only played a level or two on the first one.

Any Devil May Cry

Final Fantasy 9 - I keep meaning to play this.

Radiant Silvergun - It's a little bit pricey now

[Supergoal]

Half Life 2

Any Final Fantasy after 9

Any Xbox game

Most PS2 games

[charlesr]

Sticking to things I own.....

Dodonpachi dai ou jou
Siren
Psychonauts
Either Shenmue
Killer7

Not touched any of them yet.

[jimmbob]

Half Life 2 PC - I do actually own this, have done since the start of the year just not got round to actually sitting and playing it due to the fact I dislike PC gaming in general. Too much messing with drivers and patches for me.

Half Life 2

Get it sorted! Especially you Teenwolf, you've got no excuse, you're missing out on an amazing piece of software.

I've never played Deus Ex, Zelda Majoras Mask, Ninja Gaiden, Conkers Bad Fur Day, and I never finished Goldeneye! I could just never protect Natalia, silly cow!

[ezee ryder]

Halo 1 & 2 - Have them both, only played a level or two on the first one.

Any Devil May Cry

Ban request please..... Just messing mate!

Myself, I have never played a Panzer Dragoon game, shocker I know! Also never played the Gamecube version of Animal Crossing, just didn't interest me at the time. Sure there are more but can't think of them at the moment.

[babs]

Metal Gear Series - Just never appealed to me, I've never played any of them.
Resident Evil/Biohazard Series - I started to play the first, but it just pained me. I may set things right with the Wii release of 4 though.
Final Fantasy Series - With the Exception of X, which I tried for a few hours, I simply haven't played any of them.

There's more than 5 games in that little lot, and there are probably others too, but those are the main ones where I feel like I may have missed something.

[Swallow]

DMC series, Biohazard series, Metal Gear series...

[jimmbob]

Biohazard series.

I'm shaking my head and tutting. I even offered you a lend of my Resi 4.

[hudson]

hehe, I think I may of missed the point with Halo, as when it came out I was playing a lot of PC FPS games. I gave Halo a try and failed to notice/experience the revelation in gaming.

[Swallow]

I have Resi 4