What are some of the buried games you'll never forget?
There's plenty of love to go around for lesser-known gems that shone on less popular platforms, like Jet Set Radio on Dreamcast. These less popular games often get left behind as the years go on, with inferior ports or less-known names contributing to their lack of fame.
The disappointment of Lost Planet's change in direction
The change in direction for Lost Planet 3 was disappointing, but some users actually enjoyed the game and its unique features. The real issue with the franchise is the unplayability of Lost Planet 2 due to the requirement of Games for Windows Live (GFWL). In fact, GFWL was considered such a terrible service and such a major annoyance for players that it made an otherwise playable game unplayable.
"I want to love it, I do," one user writes. "I just can't play it because of GFWL." Another responds, "GFWL killed the series. I don't think it will ever be revived again." Others express a desire to see the Lost Planet series revived.
In any case, there's plenty of nostalgia injected subtly in a comment about losing three planets. The rest of the replies are a mix of fond memories and frustration with the series' third installment.
Lost Planet failed because of its clunky shooting mechanics and control scheme, especially compared to the popular game Gears of War. That's the general consensus among fans. Some do argue that it lost its way due to poor gameplay, especially in comparison to Gears of War.
"GFWL forced the franchise to die," one user writes. "Lost Planet was innovative, the rappel system, the danger of freezing to death, which set it apart from other shooters." Another replies, "I always felt it was because the shooting was clunky. I kept playing the first one because of the rappel system."
Some point out that you could change the controls in Lost Planet to lock the reticle to the center of the screen, which would make the shooting feel less clunky. Others mention that certain models of Lost Planet mechs were intentionally clunky.
The lack of localization for the game EX Troopers on 3DS is also mentioned, with some users expressing disappointment. There are also some comments about how Splatter Thunder was often overlooked despite its unique gameplay mechanics and retro-style aesthetic.
The most common sentiment shared in the replies, however, is a fond remembrance of the small and close-knit Lost Planet community. "Shout out to the chef's kiss of a game, Lost Planet," one user writes. Another replies, "I miss the little LP community. It was such a small, close-knit group."
"Lost Planet was one of the first games to feature a grapplehook mechanic," another user writes. "Now it's super common in games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider." Others agree that Lost Planet deserves more recognition, like inclusion in Marvel vs. Capcom.
In any case, there are plenty of other beloved and unique franchises that you might want to read about next, like Seaman, or if you want to revisit some of the games you loved as a kid, like Spyro the Dragon.
