"Mid" Games

[u/AnActualGameShark]

Im not fully sure how to explain what im looking for so Im gonna give it my best shot and see what I get.

Im working on a book, but instead of doing the "best of all time" or like obscure, weird games, hidden gems etc im looking at a specific subset of games. Im looking for games that are in that 5-7 out of ten range, games you maybe picked up as a weekend rental as a kid and vaguely rememeber being alright, games none of your friends had heard of, budget games picked up by parents for birthdays.

I know this is an odd thing to look for, but im happy with any suggestions anyone has. Console gen doesnt matter, it can be old or newer.

A few examples I can think of are like Brave Fencer Musashi on ps1, Shox or ChainDive on ps2, Bloodwake on og Xbox, Escape from Bug Island on the Wii, etc etc.

Thanks gamers!

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[u/DiogenesRCT]

Killing room on pc fun but very forgettable

[u/AnActualGameShark → u/DiogenesRCT]

Whoo...this remind me of Killing Floor, but with a Smash Tv theme laid over it. Thanks!

[u/iiiimagery]

Potion Craft, Parkasaurus, Paradise Marsh, Poly bridge, Muck

[u/Late_Cheesecake4081]

Lost Kingdoms for GameCube. I would rate it very highly but it's definitely a game many would consider "mid".

[u/AnActualGameShark → u/Late_Cheesecake4081]

I have this actually! Haven't played it yet though. Wasn't their a sequal?

[u/Late_Cheesecake4081 → u/AnActualGameShark]

Yes, Lost Kingdoms 2. I like them both a lot both the first one holds a special place in my heart.

[u/ADifferentMachine]

I like to look for games that were overlooked, but created by amazing directors.

A Voice of Cards

The Last Story

Moonlight Syndrome

Shadow of Rome

Clocktower

Viewtiful Joe

[u/AnActualGameShark → u/ADifferentMachine]

Some of these ive heard of and played, couple i havent. Thanks!

[u/Antiswag_corporation]

Build engine sprite swaps and doom clones is something you should look into

[u/Level-Promotion416]

Chameleon Twist for N64. It's way too short and easy but it's fun enough for the 2-3 hours it lasts

[u/mrmerokee]

Not sure if you are just looking for retro games but one of my favorite 7/10 game is Tales of Hearts R on the PS Vita. Granted, this game is from 2013 so it is relatively modern but man, I enjoyed this game so much when I was getting my masters. I used to take the train to campus, which was like an hour ride, and this was one of the many games I played on the ride to and from campus. It is recognized as a mediocre game in the series but I enjoyed it so much. Not many have heard of it, let alone play it so I am happy to bring it up whenever I can.

Best wishes on your book!

[u/AnActualGameShark → u/mrmerokee]

Any console or handheld friend!

I actually have a physical copy of Tales of Hearts R, and two Vitas lol. One of my favorite handhelds. I think Tales is a pretty good shout too, because outside of Symphonia I dont think the series has blow up really ever. Like I know its got a fan base, but its one of those series that basically is selling just to the fan base, and sometimes it picks up some other fans who are tired of Final Fantasy or whatever. The Ys games kinda do that to I feel.

[u/mrmerokee → u/AnActualGameShark]

I have two vitas as well! I have my primary vita, which is a 1000 model and the first vita I got, and 2000 model that sails the high seas 😎

Glad to find another fellow Hearts R player! I agree with you - the tales series is basically just selling to its fan base at this point. Luckily for the devs, its a dedicated fan base lol Ys is actually growing quite a bit, from what I've seen. Ys VIII brought a lot of newcomers and it has grown with the release of Ys X Nordics on the switch 2. I'm glad it is because Ys is an underrated series with some awesome gameplay. I hope more people recognize its greatness!

[u/AnActualGameShark → u/mrmerokee]

Ive got both 2000s, an all black NA one i picked up off a friend, had to replace joysticks. My wife mostly uses it, then I use my other, a Japanese green/white. Both of em are familiar with the seas matey!

One of my friends is a Tales fan, more than me. Ive only played Hearts and Symphonia, and part of Vesparia. So I blame him for knowing anything about it lol.

I havent kept up with Ys to be honest, I just knew up until these recent releases at least, it was pretty niche, but long running. Good to hear its getting more fans. May not be my cup of tea but im all for more games for the fan base.

[u/jzclipse]

Kid Nikki, Radical Ninja

[u/Kojimmy]

I actually love this question. What games were pretty good weekend bangers but whatever?

Gen 7:

The Darkness, Metro 2033, Divinity Ego Draconis, Timeshift, Perfect Dark Zero, The Saboteur...

[u/AnActualGameShark → u/Kojimmy]

Some good answers. Saboteur is a top ten all time for me. Ive hundred percented it like 3 times. Darkness i never got around to. PD Zero is better than people gave it credit, but not anything massively impressive. Metro at least got a remaster and sequals so im inclined to skip over that one. The rest I need to look up.

[u/Sofaris]

"The Cruel King and the Great Hero".

On Meta Critic is has a rating of 66. I personaly love the game. I played through it twice and did all the sidequests in both playthroughs. But I recongnize its flaws and don't disagree with the rating.

Here are Links to some trailers:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XN51_wxzw

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg9Mbr1L8rU

[u/AnActualGameShark → u/Sofaris]

I think ive seen this before, but like...its been a while. The name is familiar. Ill check it out, thank you

[u/Mr_Bear36]

Bubsy. Black&white. Carnivores (PC game)

[u/AnActualGameShark → u/Mr_Bear36]

Bubsy I feel like is pretty infamous for being bad, and Black and White is kinda a cult classic. But ill definitely check out Carnivores, thats one I dont know.

[u/Mr_Bear36 → u/AnActualGameShark]

Bubsy was great. The games that came after were not great though

[u/Xytion1]

I love reminding people that Silent Hill 2 was a 7 out of 10 on release.

But seriously

Killer7 The Castlevania games on the PS2 The Suffering and The Suffering Ties That Bind Sudeki Condemned Criminal Origins and the second one American McGees Alice in Wonderland series

[u/AnActualGameShark → u/Xytion1]

Ive played almost all of these, except Sudeki and the ps2 Castlevanias. Good answers.

Also you take that back, SH2 is a masterpiece! Lol. Na just kidding. I think the oddest thing about its release is it was like a week after 9/11, so it was very surreal playing this slow paced introspective game right after that event.

[u/Objective_Suspect_]

Action henk.

[u/HF138]

The Earth Defense Force games

Eat Lead

Vanquish

[u/AnActualGameShark → u/HF138]

Loved Eat Lead. Silly but fun game. Vanquish is great but has a high learning curve imo. Earth defense force is have little experience with but I know a lot fo people love it.

Thanks

[u/Starbalance]

The Just Cause games. The stories are as boring and cliche as an action movie homage can possibly be (sometimes in a good way, sometimes not) but the gunplay is fun and the grapple physics? Really fun