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Tell us about unpopular games you love, or even just appreciate some aspects of, contrary to the inteenet hivemind? (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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And what specifically makes it special, appealing, or interesting to you?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (7 children)

Salt and Sanctuary (more for it being unpopular vs bad hivemind).

I love Metroidvanias, but combined with Souls-like elements makes for a very fun concoction. This one in particular I have so much fun exploring. The story telling and world building adds to the mystery and the fun of unraveling the story. It has a very good variety of enemies/bosses/items. It also oozes so much atmosphere. One of the better Metroidvanias (I played a fair number of them).

Another one is Dark Souls 2. I get it being disliked; can't be helped as it had a lot of departures from the first. But out of all 3, this one I played x3 as much. I absolutely love the sheer variety of locations (it's ridiculous); exploration is super fun and rewarding.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Is Salt and Sanctuary not a popular game? It's one of the better and well reviewed 2D souls-likes. Salt and Sacrifice did get dunked on for being Epic exclusive and worse than Salt and Sanctuary though.

I love Metroidvanias

Give Ender Lilies a try if you didn't play it yet by the way. Really good Metroidvania and one of my favorites (besides the obvious ones like Hollow Knight and Ori).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's the impression I get, I rarely hear it discussed or people just haven't heard of it when Hollow Knight comes up.

I actually gave Ender Lilies a shot. I have to admit it didn't grab me for some reason. I don't remember what problem I had with it exactly. BUT it does have a phenomenal soundtrack (Awakening, North).

Have you played Aquaria? I should've mentioned this one instead (slipped my mind) because it feels even more obscure than Salt and Sanctuary.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Have you played Aquaria?

Nope, but I do have it in my Steam library for some reason so I'm gonna check it out soon.

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