History WorseThanItSounds / VideoGames

* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/DontShitYourPants'']]: A [[IncrediblyLamePun gut-wrenching]] tale of one man's conflicting need to satisfy his own needs while maintaining social norms, in an interactive story [[MultipleEndings with a dozen possible endings!]]

* [[spoiler:Creator/LJNToys]]: The video game publisher that, with the assistance of some of the [[Creator/{{Rare}} most]] [[Creator/{{Atlus}} beloved]] game developers of all time, brought many iconic movies and Creator/MarvelComics franchises to the UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem. The company's logo, when seen on its games, sends an [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames unmistakable message]] of the quality contained within. It regained attention because a [[WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd world-famous video game critic]] has often talked about it.

* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/YakuzaDeadSouls'']]: A [[VideoGame/{{Yakuza}} beloved Japanese game series]] makes a daring attempt to appeal to the West by bringing in [[EverythingsDeaderWithZombies the undead to Japan’s red light district]], with a experience that [[AudienceAlienatingPremise appeals to fans and new players alike]] and was so majestic that the series had to [[FranchiseKiller take a break]] [[NoExportForYou in the West for a while]].

* [[spoiler:''[[VideoGame/{{Bubsy}} Bubsy 3D]]'']]: A sequel that takes a beloved MascotWithAttitude of the 16-bit generation up to [[VideoGame3DLeap the third dimension]] with groundbreaking graphics, gameplay and controls that offer [[NintendoHard a new level of challenge]], and the character's beautiful voice giving you [[AnnoyingVideoGameHelper useful tips]] to make the challenge less painful.

* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SilverSurfer]]'': Play as a [[ComicBook/SilverSurfer famous comic book character]] as you try to avoid countless enemies and obstacles. With very unique bosses, deadly walls, and [[NintendoHard grueling difficulty]]. It has level designs that you've never seen before in any video game. It's guaranteed to give you endless hours of gameplay!

* [[spoiler:Creator/LJNToys]]: The videogame company that brought many iconic movies and Creator/MarvelComics franchises to the UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem. The company's logo, when seen on its games, sends an [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames unmistakable message]] of the quality contained within. It regained attention because a [[WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd world-famous video game critic]] has often talked about it.

* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/DrJekyllAndMrHyde'']]: Based on a [[Literature/TheStrangeCaseOfDrJekyllAndMrHyde classic novel]], this action platformer features a [[DualWorldGameplay dual-world challenge]] and represents the constant struggle between good and evil.

* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MegaManX6'']]: A HurtingHero finds out that his presumed-dead best friend is involved in a virus conspiracy and must uncover the truth by fighting the investigators trying to erase the spirit of his friend while [[ScrappyMechanic the virus]] corrupts his mind and [[FakeDifficulty warps the world around him]].
* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MegaManX7'']]: The HurtingHero [[TenMinuteRetirement gives up fighting]] right as a group of vigilantes previously on the same side turn criminal. [[SpotlightStealingSquad A member]] of the vigilante group with PowerCopying defects to the hero's side to fight against his former comrades and must earn the respect of [[{{Wangst}} the hero]] while finding out [[HijackedByGanon the truth]] about why his friends became evil.

* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/YaibaNinjaGaidenZ'']]: A Japanese-American co-production involving the creative talents that brought such hits as ''Mega Man'', ''Tomb Raider'' and ''Call of Duty''. ''A ninja returns to the dead with help of the latest cyborg technology, hellbent on defeating the rival who put him in the grave, all set to an impending Russian ZombieApocalypse. Based on a popular series renowned for its difficulty, it ups the ante in [[FakeDifficulty new and unique ways]], with [[TheyCopiedItSoItSucks inspired gameplay]], a plethora of [[ScrappyMechanic notable fighting mechanics]] and a camera that [[ExactWords does its best]] to [[CameraScrew capture as much of the battlefield as possible.]]

* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/TheDemonRush'']]: An [[ClicheStorm epic]] and [[MindScrew complex]] journey between worlds in which a [[ArbitraryHeadcountLimit small]] party of [[AwesomeMcCoolname awesomely named]] adventurers face [[DemonicSpiders powerful monsters]] at every turn and must constantly choose whether to run away or [[DefendCommand steel themselves]] and fight. Despite being made by one person, the game boasts a highly tactical battle system, a quirky method for leveling up, and [[EpicFail impressive]] graphics and music.

* [[spoiler:''[[Machinima/Supermarioglitchy4sSuperMario64Bloopers Rock Simulator]]'']]: A nature-based game with elements of realism and patience, sure to whet your appetite for a more relaxing game.

* [[spoiler:''[[Machinima/Supermarioglitchy4sSuperMario64Bloopers Rock Simulator]]'']]:A nature-based game with elements of realism and patience, sure to whet your appetite for a more relaxing game.

* [[spoiler:''[[Machinima/Supermarioglitchy4sSuperMario64Bloopers Rock Simulator]]: A postmodern interactive game with elements of realism and patience, sure to whet your appetite for a more relaxing game.

* [[spoiler:Machinima/Supermarioglitchy4sSuperMario64Bloopers Rock Simulator]]: A postmodern interactive game with elements of realism and patience, sure to whet your appetite for a more relaxing game.

* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/ZeroWing'']]: A classic game for the Sega Mega Drive, well known for its [[MemeticMutation immortal catch phrases]]. It's so memorable, it has only grown in popularity since its release. Also notable for completely avoiding the pitfalls of CulturalTranslation -- if anything, the English version is more faithful to the spirit of the work than the Japanese one!

* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/ChipperAndSonsLumberCo'']]: A game whose [[ItSucks strong reception]] and [[UncannyValley distinctive artstyle]] [[CreatorBreakdown inspired its creator]] to create [[VideoGame/FiveNightsAtFreddys one of the most popular horror titles of the decade]].

* [[spoiler:''[[VideoGame/{{Bubsy}} Bubsy 3D]]'']]: A sequel that takes a beloved MascotWithAttitude of the 16-bit generation up to [[PolygonCeiling the third dimension]] with groundbreaking graphics, gameplay and controls that offer [[NintendoHard a new level of challenge]], and the character's beautiful voice giving you [[AnnoyingVideoGameHelper useful tips]] to make the challenge less painful.

* [[spoiler: ''VideoGame/MortalKombatMythologiesSubZero'']]: The first spin-off from [[Franchise/MortalKombat the popular fighting game]] about the origins of one of the franchise's [[BreakoutCharacter main heroes]]. Is well-known for its [[PolygonCeiling revolutionary graphics]], [[DullSurprise memorable]] [[SpecialEffectFailure cutscenes]] and for introducing one of the franchise's [[CreatorsPet most popular]] [[VillainSue characters]].

* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Armikrog}}'']]: The inhabitants of a dying planet send an astronaut into space to find a rare mineral that can save their lives. However, it all goes awry when the astronaut gets trapped on the planet inside a gigantic fortress of mysterious origin. Created as the successor to [[VideoGame/TheNeverhood a beloved cult classic puzzle game,]] this game has [[GuideDangIt complex puzzles that will have you giving your brain a workout]] and its [[ItsShortSoItSucks short length]] ensures that you can play this game and still have time to go see your friends in a few hours.

* [[spoiler:''[[http://www.kongregate.com/games/Rete/dont-shit-your-pants Don't Shit Your Pants]]'']]: A [[IncrediblyLamePun gut-wrenching]] tale of one man's conflicting need to satisfy his own needs while maintaining social norms, in an interactive story [[MultipleEndings with a dozen possible endings!]]

* [[spoiler:''Franchise/TouhouProject'']]: Let yourself get spirited away by the colorful and charismatic denizens of a [[ImprobablyFemaleCast magical land.]] Control a [[{{Miko}} shrine maiden]], a [[DarkMagicalGirl witch]] of devastating power and [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters many others]] on their incredible adventures. The art style and the music will certainly blow you away if the [[BulletHell epic and colorful showdowns of spells and skills]] do not! This series is commonly praised for a plot much more rich and complex than the plot of [[VerticalScrollingShooter other games of this kind]].

[[spoiler:''VideoGame/ShaqFu'']]: One of your favorite sports stars comes to the video game stage, to face off in an epic showdown against otherworldly opponents, prove that [[MyKungFuIsStrongerThanYours his kung fu is stronger than theirs]], and rescue a trapped child.