How so? Because like every other games covering Channel or games journalist channel There's No Integrity to fact check their information so I say this is exactly like every other game channel hell they even share the same Scripts sometimes
@@sinso1991 People these days can't take compliments or jokes just so serious man I miss 2010-2019 that means 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 and 2018
Funny coincidence that I've just started playing Hitman. Got into it two days ago and the thing I love the most, which was not mentioned, is that your objective is not so much finishing a mission but more like finishing the same mission over and over in all the different ways you can find to do so. Pretty original and it offers great instant replayability when you're always trying to find alternate paths for the same goal
The Hitman games took me a while to really appreciate, what with their open ended structure and unusual way the 'levels' were released. But I certainly see the appeal now
@@gameranxTV What's the point of these emoji responses ? It's as good as liking the comment if you want to show appreciation. Commenting an emoji just shows low effort, if you have nothing to say then just don't ?
I always remember Mirrors Edge as being a really unique game to play. It was an action game that wasn’t, more like a puzzle action game. I really enjoyed it and played through a few times. Still waiting on that sequel 12 years later haha.
Mirrors edge actually has a sequel called "Mirrors Edge Catalyst". Just in case you didn't know. Also for the "parkour itch" there is also Dying Light 1 and 2.
Shadow of the Colossus is more than just a unique game, it's an experience. And one that's not easy to get back into, not because of the difficulty but because of the melancholic feel of it.
There's the entropy center, which released earlier this year. It's basically Portal with the same kind of humor and puzzle setup, but instead of Portals, it's time manipulation.
@@gameranxTV I came to say that some of those games DO have similar ones. Brothers is similar to Phogs, and (a bit further than that) the Marsupilami game on Sega Genesis and a bunch of indie titles that are similar. Phogs is the only other two-stick one I can remember at this time, but there were others. Katamari Damacy is what I call a clean up game, and another notable example is Donut County, but at least spiritually Assemble With Care is similar. Also I don't think Undertale should be on the list, since as you said, no indie games, and that's like an indie game poster child. I think a couple more games where there isn't anything quite like this are Snowrunner and the Sniper series, Grow Up / Grow Home (two games), Maneater, and obviously Portal... and then Mad World on the Wii... I'd post more if I wanted to talk about indie games.
At the time of its release, I would have said that Batman: Arkham Asylum should have been mentioned in this list with it's perfect blend of action, horror, and stealth. It was flawless in execution and gave many of us comic book fans hope that games based off of comic books and super heroes could be true to the source material.
@@SandwichGlitch I agree. It retained the design you speak of while creating its own unique vibe. The satire is just as spot on as it is in the GTA games.
Bully was such a mood! Replayed it right through about 4times now and on my 5th run on ps4. The atmosphere and degree of interaction with the game world is still yet to really be matched in modern games imo even compared to R⭐ newer works. It just has that charm
@@SandwichGlitch it is the wanted system in bully works better than RDR2. On bully if a kid snitches on you, you actually see them run to a teacher while on RDR2 they just run into an empty Forrest and then the whole police force is on you it just doesn't make sense
I feel like Subnautica is worthy of this list. It looks like another crafting/survival game on the surface but the way it told its story without forcing it onto you, and how it had me genuinely terrified to explore deeper was something I’ve never experienced before in a game.
Yep. Subnautica is the kind of game you're never fully ready for how good it is going to be, and you wish you could experience it for the first time again.
Seeing Bully in a list like this made me so bad that it never got a sequel or a game similar like it. I’ve played it and beat it many times, even on different platforms. The fact that by the end you start recognising NPC’s mulling about in the world easily by the way end of the game is like no other, even now.
Yhea, but it has a negative taste. They 'own' it the nemesis system so no other game may use it. At least that is the last thing I have heard of it, but they flopped it in the second instalment where everything was pay to play even after purchasing the game.
@@RyuLongRHOG tf you talking about, Assassin's Creed implemented something similiar years after shadow of mordor came out. How they implemented it isn't even remotely the same as in the shadow of war games. Its very half-assed there
@@RyuLongRHOG The combat is similiar, thats true! But the nemesis system is something entirely different. In the Shadow of Mordor games, when an enemy defeats you, he becomes your nemesis. Meaning, he gets some buffs and gets a promotion in the shadow army. So next time you see this guy (they have also a somewhat unique look/characteristic to them) it will be even harder to beat this guy. You can also convert them and make them part of your army, but its possible that they betray you and stab you in the back. Its a really unique gameplay mechanic, that nobody else has pulled off
In this day and age we have to really appreciate those developers who create games that are different and don’t follow everything that’s “popular.” They are willing to take a chance to really let their creativity shine whether it’s a financial success or not.
That's the reason I love Ron Gilberts writting, he makes point n click adventures but he will completely pull the rug out from under your feet and change the entire premise of everything you thought. Just looks at Thimbleweed Park and Monkey island 1/2/return :-D p.s. play them, DON'T read about them and get spoilers, its soooooo much better to find out organically while playing :-D Thimbleweed Park is a detective story about a murder and the secret of monkey island 1+2 and return to monkey island are pirate games about finding treasure. Thats all you need to know! :-D
the Hitman games truly are unlike any other game, honestly its basically the closest thing you have to a video game like westworld where you can throw the NPCs off their usual loops and change how events play out. its as much about social engineering as it is about stealth and assassination. I highly recommend watching the noclip documentary where they talk about level design because they thought it out to the point where 2 characters who are usually never supposed to meet can be secretly engineered to bump into each other and they bothered to create special events and dialogue just for that fringe case interaction.
I don't think we will ever see again an epic experience like Shadow of the Colossus. The crazy mix of feelings I had every time I was facing one of the Colossus is impossible to replicate.
We could, every new game trailer that has any sort of new aesthetic still makes me imagine the custom mechanics that the game could undertake but they just don't spend the time they just blend models there's only a handful of original games released every year among the hundreds
@@Shaesi. Yes I followed that game a few years ago but never checked it out. Might try it, looks like they managed to make a pretty unique thing. But still, Shadow gave me that weird feeling of pure adrenaline mixed with sorrow, it hits very hard.
@@efc2097 Same, I played it for the first time on the PS3, alongside with ICO, and I was completely blown away. Playing it on the PS2 must have been crazy.
If this list gets a part 2, please add Shadow of Mordor/War. That nemesis system adds so much to the game. Imagine you killing a random orc, and 20 minutes later, you get ambushed by him coming back to life, or even fight his random brother who’s mad bc you killed his sibling. Something so simple yet EXTREMELY effective 🔥
I love gameranx. Not anything bad towards the other guys, but when a video starts with “hey folks it’s falcon” immediately +3 points towards a good video. Love that guy lol
Saw my friend play Shadow of the Colossus on a Friday, bought a PS2 and Shadows of the Colossus the next day. Loved it, an experience like no other. Still get chills from the soundtrack.
I remember playing a game back in 2008 called 'De Blob' which was basically 'Katamari' combined with 'Splatoon.' The objective of the game was to colour the entire city which started off gray. But the more you rolled, the more colour and mass you lost. You had to keep picking up colours to keep the action going and you were essentially this blob that could grow to nearly infinite proportions. But become too big and you'll miss narrower areas. So the game was pretty challenging in itself and a pretty fresh concept for me.
The whole time I was watching I was thinking "There's no way this list leaves out Katamari" haha. Good list dude, I definitely think you nailed it with all these titles.
I'd like to mention the Nemesis system in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War. Each play through feels completely different since the orc captains traits and story lines are randomized.
Love most of your list, especially your bonus choices. Other titles I would submit for this list's consideration: Abe's Oddysee (first teamspeak), Okami (stop-action art manipulation of the environment affecting gameplay), Burnout (scored crash creation taken to an artform).
Control is prety unique both gameplay and storytelling wise. Remedy has used live action footage in games before but it's not very common in general, especially with their surreal approach to storytelling. Gameplay wise it feels a lot like a 3D Metroidvania in terms of structure and the combination of gunplay and telekinetic powers is fairly unique.
Necro'ing because I'm literally playing Control right now (working on Foundation) and I have to agree. It's such an incredibly unique game that I've never experienced anything quite like it. I can see so many inspirations from other media but no game has incorporated said media. Also the Alan Wake connection is 🤌
You never mention Spiritfarer in any of these listings. And it's really something else. It's first description I read was something like "a farming-management game about dying" and it is accurate! But it's also so much more! The controls are the best I've ever seen in a platformer, the graphics and animations are beautiful and smooth, the story is deep and a bit sad, but also heartwarming. It's not punishing, but a bit challenging from time to time, so you don't get bored. It's entry level is perfect - you can take it up with a gamepad even if you never used one and still feel like a pro. And don't let me start on the couch co-op. It is simply the best. You can play relaxed, you can play more active. No stupid shooting, no repetitive logical riddles. You just... play and enjoy it.
7:00 A lot of people don't know this, but Splatoon was actually inspired by another game called De Blob, where you play as a Blob and you have to colour the entire city which has been turned white. There are bad grey blobs who will make you lose your colour if they touch you and you have to find another colour or else you will undo all your hard work.
I don't know if you could consider Fable. But the mix of it all; with the beautiful soundtracks, quirky dialogue, magic system and story... it was a unique experience for me. "Oh look, it's Chickenchaser".
I'm glad Hitman gets a mention, I've bought all 3 World of Assassination games this year and I'm unable to put it down, I'm always finding new methods and trying to complete challenges. And when I'm really bored, I go on a rampage with assault rifles and shotguns.
I wish I could watch you play I need to see how people who understand the game play I get killed , caught lost so fast and get frustrated because i want to like it and i know i would i just need help. Oh well Greetings from Buffalo New York
Best advice I can give you as someone who's managed to attain Silent Assassin in a good amount of locations, be patient and save often, know which disguises are allowed where and what they're allowed to carry. Make sure you don't trespass. I'm so proud that on my first attempt of playing Dubai, I got Silent Assassin. I will also recommend the channel MrFreeze2244 for described Hitman guides. Good luck on becoming a more versatile player
Maaan I remember one Driver game. I think it was 3 or something where you could get out the car but also the eras changed. Like the cars changed but also everything from the weapons how your character looked, the customization options. It just felt refreshing and so new being able to play a game like that and also being able to go back to either the past or present(future)
That’s one game I haven’t played yet, due to everyone saying it’s a walking simulator Fed Ex delivery game. It turned me off completely. Still kinda curious about it tho
@@CityHustleHD its a cool game if you wanna just chill, the environments can be pretty nice, but you would definitely have to go into it with an open mind imo
@cityhustleHD Yeah the game is about delivering packages and traveling from 1 point to another but it actually makes it fun. I've never had a game make me feel so connected to the world. Like every single step your character takes matters depending on the Incline, texture of the surface you're walking on etc. You can actually control how your character shifts his weight in order to balance and choose how you want to set up your pack and your cargo and all of that matters. The world is as close to photo realistic as I've ever seen as well. There are dangerous things and enemy encounters (that look really amazing) but mostly the game is just you travelling through serene and surreal landscapes which I think is cool. The online features sort of remind me of dark souls mechanics where you could leave messages for others, because in this game you're on a journey alone and isolated but structures that you and other players build (ladders, bridges, buildings etc.) appear in each other's game worlds so overtime the world transforms from being barren to being filled with technology built by a community of players helping each other by leaving supplies without ever directly meeting each other. Something about it just feels so mysterious and cool. There's really nothing else like it and I think it's just a little bit too ahead of its time and artistic for a lot of gamers but if you are open to the sort of experience it's trying to give you its very cool.
@@CityHustleHD I was one of them, picked it up cheap and once it got going I was hooked. It might depend on your love for Kojima. I am not a fanboy, but I do enjoy his games more often than not. Honestly, if it is cheap buy it, play it, decide for yourself. just give it some time.
@@CityHustleHD dude orders a pizza on a tight delivery time and you find yourself running throughout a whole region with a pizza carton on your hand in a muddy place and then a rocky wasteland with angry people shooting at you or beat you up trying to rob you. 10/10 would play again.
Little surprised there was no mention of shadows of Mordor/war and the nemesis system. It is really too bad it can’t be used more widely. But it makes playing such a unique experience.
They patented the nemesis system and are definitely working on more games with it. Whether it's in the same universe or not, I don't think we know yet.
Really happy to see the inclusion of Brothers: A Take of Two Sons. That game is such an amazing concept. I got my brother hooked on that after randomly stumbling across it years ago. That development studio is so awesome. My brother lives on the opposite coast as me, but we've played through A Way Out and It Takes Two together. It really is such a great bonding experience. Though we're about 3,000 miles away, for a couple days when Hazelight Studios releases a new game. It's almost like we are still kids playing split screen on our parents couch. I really appreciate what they studio is doing for the gaming industry. Couch co-op is some of the most fun you can have in gaming. It's sad that Gen Z doesn't really get to experience that as every game wants to focus on multiplayer because that's where the money is. I really hope some other studios start trying to follow in their footsteps. I just hope they don't half ass it.
brothers is one the single greatest gaming experiences in my life. have reccomended it nonstop. has the single greatest push of a button in the world and you WILL SHED TEARS when it happens.
I love waking up each day(different time of day in my country than usa) and watching the newest gameranx video and getting my day started. Keep going guys!
The Middle Earth: Shadow of War and Shadow of Mordor are unique in their own right, especially because of the nemesis system, kinda sad they didn't get some recognition
They are unique soley because of the nemesis system, and it's weird gameranx didn't include them on the list. Especially because publisher of those games patented that system so it can't be reused by any other game dev studio. I don't agree with that but those two games are bcoz of that even more unique than any other game on this list
@@karakurakrole8006 that's really shitty, how can there be innovation if each studio just patented any new ideas? i hope that doesnt become a trend or something
@@johntimothyvalenzuela8146 yep i agree, this whole industry rests on shoulders of shared influence. But aside that point, on their own those two games are by definition unique and should be part of this list
I can't believe Superhot didn't make the list. That is definitely a very very unique game. Another omission would be Beat Saber. I guess it's somewhat similar to Guitar Hero or Rockband. It is THE VR game. Easy to learn hard to master. Some of the most fun I ever had with VR was showing other people that game. Seeing adults face light up like they are kids is amazing. My mom hadn't played games since Super Mario on SNES but she fucking loved playing Beat Saber on the Quest 2 when I brought it over on Christmas. That game is amazing.
I can't believe someone didn't watch the intro... He said right at the start they weren't covering indie games otherwise the list wouldn't end. It's AAA only, my dude.
I'm so glad that Bullly is shown some love on this channel from time to time. I fucking love that game and it's such a tragedy that we never got a sequel.
Everything you said about the freestyle assassination mechanics of Hitman is applicable to the Dishonored series as well, which has an even more unique painterly steampunk aesthetic.
Brothers a tale of two sons is actually so under rated and I have played it, it's just present a beautiful story in it's weird yet unique way. Definitely give it a chance
God Of War 2018 isn't a reboot, it directly addresses and includes characters from the previous titles. But I do agree, it is quite different. And I love it😁
Awesome list! Shadow of the colossus is a classic. The story is a little bit dull and confusing in my opinion. but still fighting those monsters is so much fun! I just wish we had more lore. I really hope that we get a sequel to this game one day.
Ghostwire tokyo seemed like such an amazing concept when it first announced; the atmosphere looked incredible in the trailers. I wish it became more than it was.
I felt like Hellblade should have been on this list. I know the gameplay approach has been done before. But never in all my years of gaming (especially playing this game in VR) have I had an experience like Hellblade before or since.
Especially considering the work and detail and the research they did for the game. You can find a video that’s HOURS long that shows behind the scenes for the game being made and that really made me interested. I study psychology and human behaviour as a hobby so the psychology really interested me.
You guys just never dissapoint. Every video of yours is on point, I couldn't agree with you more about ranking games on your list. Just keep up with this content, we cant get enough of it. Gameranx No#1 gaming channel👊
I remember playing the OG God Of War back in the day when they were brand new. I will 100% that the GoD reboot and GoD Ragnarok are leaps and bounds better than the originals.
Another really unique and very underrated game is Close Combat: First to Fight. it's an FPS game where you control squad of 4, and you can execute this very cool (based on real life marine training) tactics. I thought it was brilliant, sadly it didn't make enough money to warrant a seequal
On this list, I've played Ghostwire: Tokyo and Brothers: a Tale of Two Sons. And I would definitely recommend both. I played Brothers a few years ago but I still remember how great it was. I love playing co-ops with my siblings and if you do too, definitely check it out. And Ghostwire is a pretty recent game and. Bloody. Fricking. Hell. It was so good. It isn't really a horror game but everytime you rip a ghost's core, it gives you chills. It kinda feels like a Doctor Strange game. Gameplay, graphics, and sound is definitely a 10. The story is also pretty good.
I feel like a game that could've been on this list is Fable. It inspired so many mechanics in games, and yet the reknown system along with how you interact with the world and the npcs feels so unique. I haven't felt the same level of charm in most other games.
I've played Brothers with my preatier half. It has been almost 2 years and she still remembers this story. No spoilers, but she still doesn't want to play games with me. It's a simple story, but hits on another level.
And if you want to go back in time a little further, there's Wizball. Came out for the Commodore 64 (et al) and was like nothing else. You were a wizard inside a ball who needed to restore colour to Wizworld, by using a cat in a ball to collect colour droplets to fill up a container.
This is the channel that is unlike any other channel
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@@gameranxTV I was just finna say the same thing🙁
How so? Because like every other games covering Channel or games journalist channel There's No Integrity to fact check their information so I say this is exactly like every other game channel hell they even share the same Scripts sometimes
@@sinso1991 People these days can't take compliments or jokes just so serious man I miss 2010-2019 that means 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 and 2018
@@sinso1991 I've been following gameranx for a long time and they're the best in my opinion
Funny coincidence that I've just started playing Hitman. Got into it two days ago and the thing I love the most, which was not mentioned, is that your objective is not so much finishing a mission but more like finishing the same mission over and over in all the different ways you can find to do so. Pretty original and it offers great instant replayability when you're always trying to find alternate paths for the same goal
Me too. I finished Hitman 2 but now getting into Hitman 3. I played all the previous ones other than Absolution.
funny coincidence, immersive sims are kinda like that although not to the extent of the hitman series; it's not as original as you thought
I’m thinking about getting into the Hitman series again. Have not played one since PS2 so it should be a ride!!
How are you enjoying them?
I'm dying for these games to go on sale in Game Pass arghhhh. Really want to play! Glad to hear your enjoying them! ❤
The Hitman games took me a while to really appreciate, what with their open ended structure and unusual way the 'levels' were released. But I certainly see the appeal now
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Well, I once put a bomb in a cake and blew em and done, the target died. Nothing is more entertaining than that for me 👌
@@cookieinhaler You should use the exploding golf ball
@@gameranxTV What's the point of these emoji responses ? It's as good as liking the comment if you want to show appreciation. Commenting an emoji just shows low effort, if you have nothing to say then just don't ?
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I always remember Mirrors Edge as being a really unique game to play. It was an action game that wasn’t, more like a puzzle action game. I really enjoyed it and played through a few times. Still waiting on that sequel 12 years later haha.
Mirrors edge actually has a sequel called "Mirrors Edge Catalyst". Just in case you didn't know. Also for the "parkour itch" there is also Dying Light 1 and 2.
Another game that comes to mind is Ghostrunner.
@@MarcusZwarg Mirror's edge catalyst is not a sequel, it's a reboot, and a pretty good one too
@@MarcusZwarg Dude thanks for that, I didn't know it and I think I will love it
@@_sam29 Yes, you are correct. And indeed a great reboot.
i really enjoy falcons weird obsession with sonic games. it feels like he always finds a way to sneak them in
Thanks just got the biggest laugh of my lifetime.
The Sonic franchise has always inspired various types of weird obsessions.
Original Sonic games had pretty unique mechanisms and it's oneof best game of the platformer era so it was deserved ngl.
The Metal Gear Solid fanaticism of this and another gaming channel is bizarre. Video lists are made to incorporate MGS at every turn.
How can they not talk about INVIZIMALS, it was a revolution at the time
Shadow of the Colossus is more than just a unique game, it's an experience. And one that's not easy to get back into, not because of the difficulty but because of the melancholic feel of it.
That's one of the first games I've gotta play when I get a Playstation (If you can even get it on PS5, idk I've never had a Playstation)
Great game
I just redownloaded it to my pc. And I fully understand what you mean by this
I'd say the portal series feels pretty unique, but if there are other games like them, I wanna hear about them
i would say the Witness.
This is not portal, but Splitgate takes portals and integrates into a fps arena style. It’s also f2p
Good one. Part 2!
@@taranchulatv7895 splitgate is awesome!
There's the entropy center, which released earlier this year. It's basically Portal with the same kind of humor and puzzle setup, but instead of Portals, it's time manipulation.
Jake and falcon feel like gamers more than reviewers, which i really like. Very relatable for the average and serious gamer
Glad Driver San Francisco is getting some recognition. truly an underrated gem that deserves a modern update.
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@@gameranxTV I came to say that some of those games DO have similar ones. Brothers is similar to Phogs, and (a bit further than that) the Marsupilami game on Sega Genesis and a bunch of indie titles that are similar. Phogs is the only other two-stick one I can remember at this time, but there were others. Katamari Damacy is what I call a clean up game, and another notable example is Donut County, but at least spiritually Assemble With Care is similar. Also I don't think Undertale should be on the list, since as you said, no indie games, and that's like an indie game poster child. I think a couple more games where there isn't anything quite like this are Snowrunner and the Sniper series, Grow Up / Grow Home (two games), Maneater, and obviously Portal... and then Mad World on the Wii... I'd post more if I wanted to talk about indie games.
I tried it last year but I couldn't play it because the driving just felt atrocious. Some old stuff just hasn't aged well at all.
Yeah, I did not played it but I really hope I could in the future looks like a great game.
Nooooooo We have enough remakes least creative generation of all time. Make something new quit remaking the past
At the time of its release, I would have said that Batman: Arkham Asylum should have been mentioned in this list with it's perfect blend of action, horror, and stealth. It was flawless in execution and gave many of us comic book fans hope that games based off of comic books and super heroes could be true to the source material.
thats a stupid game and millions of games like that you silly goose.
bully on the PS2 was really just a hit in the feels man. What a game it was during its time
Played it for the first time this past year. So good!
@@ModestPavement still is (in my opinion) peak Rockstar Game design
@@SandwichGlitch I agree. It retained the design you speak of while creating its own unique vibe. The satire is just as spot on as it is in the GTA games.
Bully was such a mood! Replayed it right through about 4times now and on my 5th run on ps4. The atmosphere and degree of interaction with the game world is still yet to really be matched in modern games imo even compared to R⭐ newer works. It just has that charm
@@SandwichGlitch it is the wanted system in bully works better than RDR2.
On bully if a kid snitches on you, you actually see them run to a teacher while on RDR2 they just run into an empty Forrest and then the whole police force is on you it just doesn't make sense
I feel like Subnautica is worthy of this list. It looks like another crafting/survival game on the surface but the way it told its story without forcing it onto you, and how it had me genuinely terrified to explore deeper was something I’ve never experienced before in a game.
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Yep. Subnautica is the kind of game you're never fully ready for how good it is going to be, and you wish you could experience it for the first time again.
absolutely, my favourite game ive ever played, i am so glad some other people as you do know this game's majesty
“We won’t be talking indie games for this list….
#9 is Undertale!”
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Thought the same thing lol.
Yeah includes one of the most well known indies on a non indie list. Like come on guys
Indeed ditch Undertale from the list and add katamari as an official entree.
@@NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEJ feel like that is kind of indie too lol.
THANK YOU lol
Seeing Bully in a list like this made me so bad that it never got a sequel or a game similar like it. I’ve played it and beat it many times, even on different platforms. The fact that by the end you start recognising NPC’s mulling about in the world easily by the way end of the game is like no other, even now.
I got it on all platforms even mobile 😂😂 great game
I think the shadow of Mordor series with the Nemesis system was so unique and great.
Yhea, but it has a negative taste. They 'own' it the nemesis system so no other game may use it.
At least that is the last thing I have heard of it, but they flopped it in the second instalment where everything was pay to play even after purchasing the game.
But the nemesis system is the only unique thing about the game.
@@RyuLongRHOG tf you talking about, Assassin's Creed implemented something similiar years after shadow of mordor came out. How they implemented it isn't even remotely the same as in the shadow of war games. Its very half-assed there
@@RyuLongRHOG I think you don't know what you're talking about. The arkham games don't have a nemesis system at all.
@@RyuLongRHOG The combat is similiar, thats true! But the nemesis system is something entirely different. In the Shadow of Mordor games, when an enemy defeats you, he becomes your nemesis. Meaning, he gets some buffs and gets a promotion in the shadow army. So next time you see this guy (they have also a somewhat unique look/characteristic to them) it will be even harder to beat this guy. You can also convert them and make them part of your army, but its possible that they betray you and stab you in the back. Its a really unique gameplay mechanic, that nobody else has pulled off
The best gaming channel on TH-cam! Honestly the variety and the honest opinions presented are *chef's kiss*
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In this day and age we have to really appreciate those developers who create games that are different and don’t follow everything that’s “popular.” They are willing to take a chance to really let their creativity shine whether it’s a financial success or not.
That's the reason I love Ron Gilberts writting, he makes point n click adventures but he will completely pull the rug out from under your feet and change the entire premise of everything you thought.
Just looks at Thimbleweed Park and Monkey island 1/2/return :-D
p.s. play them, DON'T read about them and get spoilers, its soooooo much better to find out organically while playing :-D
Thimbleweed Park is a detective story about a murder and the secret of monkey island 1+2 and return to monkey island are pirate games about finding treasure.
Thats all you need to know! :-D
The caveat being, that none of these games made enough money to sustain a viable business model. Except maybe God of War and Hitman
@@Zirus_Blackheart thimbleweed got good reviews ima check that out
@@Eljace007 Probably the best ending to a game i've ever played 😀
the Hitman games truly are unlike any other game, honestly its basically the closest thing you have to a video game like westworld where you can throw the NPCs off their usual loops and change how events play out. its as much about social engineering as it is about stealth and assassination. I highly recommend watching the noclip documentary where they talk about level design because they thought it out to the point where 2 characters who are usually never supposed to meet can be secretly engineered to bump into each other and they bothered to create special events and dialogue just for that fringe case interaction.
I love the Hitman game's they're my all time favorite.
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Wow, throwback to Shadow of the Colossus. Glad to see it getting some love
I don't think we will ever see again an epic experience like Shadow of the Colossus. The crazy mix of feelings I had every time I was facing one of the Colossus is impossible to replicate.
We could, every new game trailer that has any sort of new aesthetic still makes me imagine the custom mechanics that the game could undertake but they just don't spend the time they just blend models there's only a handful of original games released every year among the hundreds
Ez masterpiece. I played it for the first time this year and i was amazed. Cant imagine playing this in 2005
I haven't played it, but Praey for the Gods is an indie game inspired by Shadow of the Colossus.
@@Shaesi. Yes I followed that game a few years ago but never checked it out. Might try it, looks like they managed to make a pretty unique thing. But still, Shadow gave me that weird feeling of pure adrenaline mixed with sorrow, it hits very hard.
@@efc2097 Same, I played it for the first time on the PS3, alongside with ICO, and I was completely blown away. Playing it on the PS2 must have been crazy.
If this list gets a part 2, please add Shadow of Mordor/War. That nemesis system adds so much to the game. Imagine you killing a random orc, and 20 minutes later, you get ambushed by him coming back to life, or even fight his random brother who’s mad bc you killed his sibling. Something so simple yet EXTREMELY effective 🔥
The latest Hitman Trilogy is such an underrated masterpiece! The level of freedom and replayability is unmatched
Yes, very good. 👌
I love gameranx. Not anything bad towards the other guys, but when a video starts with “hey folks it’s falcon” immediately +3 points towards a good video. Love that guy lol
Undertale and Brothers a tale of two sons are definitely indie games
Two brothers ain't indie it's was made by a bigger Swedish video game company that has a 150 people working for them
Thanks, was thinking the same. "We're not going to be covering any indies">>>"Next up is Undertale, made by literally a single guy"
i like gameranx videos but sometimes this host is just a total fool lmao
@@jsmith3946 it can have a million people working on it and still be an indie game.
@@thevideocommenter3061no it can't
Saw my friend play Shadow of the Colossus on a Friday, bought a PS2 and Shadows of the Colossus the next day. Loved it, an experience like no other. Still get chills from the soundtrack.
U can use emulator to play as well brotha
@@ro-hitmangaming913 might have been years and years ago, we never know
You guys know what you been doing, and you guys do it with passion and honesty. GG gameranx team.
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I remember playing a game back in 2008 called 'De Blob' which was basically 'Katamari' combined with 'Splatoon.'
The objective of the game was to colour the entire city which started off gray. But the more you rolled, the more colour and mass you lost. You had to keep picking up colours to keep the action going and you were essentially this blob that could grow to nearly infinite proportions.
But become too big and you'll miss narrower areas. So the game was pretty challenging in itself and a pretty fresh concept for me.
The whole time I was watching I was thinking "There's no way this list leaves out Katamari" haha. Good list dude, I definitely think you nailed it with all these titles.
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I'd like to mention the Nemesis system in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War. Each play through feels completely different since the orc captains traits and story lines are randomized.
Solid list! My personal list would have included Dishonored for its art style and atmosphere and Rocket League.
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Had me in the first half
Good pick
@@PuppetMaster-Blade 🤣🤣on me dishonored 1 an 2 valid
Really any arkane game.
Love most of your list, especially your bonus choices. Other titles I would submit for this list's consideration: Abe's Oddysee (first teamspeak), Okami (stop-action art manipulation of the environment affecting gameplay), Burnout (scored crash creation taken to an artform).
It might not be big, but watching the footage of Katamari Damacy brought back great memories of Mr. Moskeeto on the PS2. That was one odd little game
Control is prety unique both gameplay and storytelling wise. Remedy has used live action footage in games before but it's not very common in general, especially with their surreal approach to storytelling. Gameplay wise it feels a lot like a 3D Metroidvania in terms of structure and the combination of gunplay and telekinetic powers is fairly unique.
Control is one of the greatest games of all time in my opinion.
@@marc-andre2525 in your opinion ONLY.
All Remedy games are very unique. There's an atmosphere and tone and the feels that only they can make
Necro'ing because I'm literally playing Control right now (working on Foundation) and I have to agree. It's such an incredibly unique game that I've never experienced anything quite like it. I can see so many inspirations from other media but no game has incorporated said media. Also the Alan Wake connection is 🤌
I think Portal 1 & 2 probably should have gotten an honorable mention.
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@@gameranxTV don’t forget seaman unless you want to throw that in weirdest games
@@gameranxTV Don’t forget Shadow of Mordor.
@@turanx0 lord of the ring assassing creed? Or the nemesis system?
@@KABLAMMATS Come on man, what do you think? Of course the nemesis system.
You never mention Spiritfarer in any of these listings. And it's really something else. It's first description I read was something like "a farming-management game about dying" and it is accurate! But it's also so much more!
The controls are the best I've ever seen in a platformer, the graphics and animations are beautiful and smooth, the story is deep and a bit sad, but also heartwarming. It's not punishing, but a bit challenging from time to time, so you don't get bored. It's entry level is perfect - you can take it up with a gamepad even if you never used one and still feel like a pro. And don't let me start on the couch co-op. It is simply the best. You can play relaxed, you can play more active. No stupid shooting, no repetitive logical riddles. You just... play and enjoy it.
"We're not including indie games" immediately includes Undertale, one of if not the BIGGEST and well known indie games of all time....
Surprised I had to scroll so far to see someone point this out
@@Ultimalight Bruh I know right.
Tell me about it.
Came here for this comment! :)
Any reason you needed to have that "..." at the end? If you have something to say just say it...
7:00 A lot of people don't know this, but Splatoon was actually inspired by another game called De Blob, where you play as a Blob and you have to colour the entire city which has been turned white.
There are bad grey blobs who will make you lose your colour if they touch you and you have to find another colour or else you will undo all your hard work.
I don't know if you could consider Fable. But the mix of it all; with the beautiful soundtracks, quirky dialogue, magic system and story... it was a unique experience for me. "Oh look, it's Chickenchaser".
Fable was the shit. Pretty sure they’re making a new Fable too btw
Fable was different
Shadow of The Colossus is truly a gem of 2000s gaming. (Also katamari is perfect for a list like this 😆)
I'm glad Hitman gets a mention, I've bought all 3 World of Assassination games this year and I'm unable to put it down, I'm always finding new methods and trying to complete challenges. And when I'm really bored, I go on a rampage with assault rifles and shotguns.
I wish I could watch you play I need to see how people who understand the game play I get killed , caught lost so fast and get frustrated because i want to like it and i know i would i just need help.
Oh well
Greetings from Buffalo New York
Best advice I can give you as someone who's managed to attain Silent Assassin in a good amount of locations, be patient and save often, know which disguises are allowed where and what they're allowed to carry. Make sure you don't trespass. I'm so proud that on my first attempt of playing Dubai, I got Silent Assassin.
I will also recommend the channel MrFreeze2244 for described Hitman guides. Good luck on becoming a more versatile player
Maaan I remember one Driver game. I think it was 3 or something where you could get out the car but also the eras changed. Like the cars changed but also everything from the weapons how your character looked, the customization options. It just felt refreshing and so new being able to play a game like that and also being able to go back to either the past or present(future)
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Wasn’t quite sure if I’d like Death Stranding, but ended up enjoying it quite a lot. Definitely interested in seeing what Kojima does with the sequel.
That’s one game I haven’t played yet, due to everyone saying it’s a walking simulator Fed Ex delivery game. It turned me off completely. Still kinda curious about it tho
@@CityHustleHD its a cool game if you wanna just chill, the environments can be pretty nice, but you would definitely have to go into it with an open mind imo
@cityhustleHD Yeah the game is about delivering packages and traveling from 1 point to another but it actually makes it fun. I've never had a game make me feel so connected to the world. Like every single step your character takes matters depending on the Incline, texture of the surface you're walking on etc. You can actually control how your character shifts his weight in order to balance and choose how you want to set up your pack and your cargo and all of that matters. The world is as close to photo realistic as I've ever seen as well. There are dangerous things and enemy encounters (that look really amazing) but mostly the game is just you travelling through serene and surreal landscapes which I think is cool. The online features sort of remind me of dark souls mechanics where you could leave messages for others, because in this game you're on a journey alone and isolated but structures that you and other players build (ladders, bridges, buildings etc.) appear in each other's game worlds so overtime the world transforms from being barren to being filled with technology built by a community of players helping each other by leaving supplies without ever directly meeting each other. Something about it just feels so mysterious and cool. There's really nothing else like it and I think it's just a little bit too ahead of its time and artistic for a lot of gamers but if you are open to the sort of experience it's trying to give you its very cool.
@@CityHustleHD I was one of them, picked it up cheap and once it got going I was hooked. It might depend on your love for Kojima. I am not a fanboy, but I do enjoy his games more often than not.
Honestly, if it is cheap buy it, play it, decide for yourself. just give it some time.
@@CityHustleHD dude orders a pizza on a tight delivery time and you find yourself running throughout a whole region with a pizza carton on your hand in a muddy place and then a rocky wasteland with angry people shooting at you or beat you up trying to rob you.
10/10 would play again.
Little surprised there was no mention of shadows of Mordor/war and the nemesis system. It is really too bad it can’t be used more widely. But it makes playing such a unique experience.
If the Shadow Of games get in, then I want Dragon's Dogma and its Pawn system on the list, too!
They patented the nemesis system and are definitely working on more games with it. Whether it's in the same universe or not, I don't think we know yet.
Really happy to see the inclusion of Brothers: A Take of Two Sons. That game is such an amazing concept. I got my brother hooked on that after randomly stumbling across it years ago. That development studio is so awesome. My brother lives on the opposite coast as me, but we've played through A Way Out and It Takes Two together. It really is such a great bonding experience. Though we're about 3,000 miles away, for a couple days when Hazelight Studios releases a new game. It's almost like we are still kids playing split screen on our parents couch.
I really appreciate what they studio is doing for the gaming industry. Couch co-op is some of the most fun you can have in gaming. It's sad that Gen Z doesn't really get to experience that as every game wants to focus on multiplayer because that's where the money is. I really hope some other studios start trying to follow in their footsteps. I just hope they don't half ass it.
Splinter Cell : Chaos Theory is similar with co-op.
It was a great game and has a pretty emotional ending too.
brothers is one the single greatest gaming experiences in my life. have reccomended it nonstop. has the single greatest push of a button in the world and you WILL SHED TEARS when it happens.
Driver SF is still one of the best games I've played to date. The handling feels just right, graphics look really good and it runs on a potato.
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i LOVE Hitman games, every mission, dialogue, animations, map is 10/10 in all aspects. Quality over quantity! I really wish more games followed that.
I love waking up each day(different time of day in my country than usa) and watching the newest gameranx video and getting my day started. Keep going guys!
🤝 Thanks for all your support. We appreciate it.
@@gameranxTV thank you for all your support too
Gameranx is the only channel I trust very much when it comes to game reviews and game news/info. This channel never disappoints.😎🤙🏼
Would love to see you do an indie list like this because Superliminal would have to be on that list
Thanks for your suggestion
Good game :-) and The Stanley Parable of course :-)
Don't forget about Outer Wilds.
and Hotline Miami
Superliminal is awesome! it played a huge part in me finally starting to branch out beyond the usual games i play lol
Brothers his hands down one of the most impactful video game experiences I've ever had. Thank you for adding it to this list
Bully and Driver San Francisco were both so much fun
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@@gameranxTV Amen man 💯
GameRanx puts together lists with more thought and experience behind each listing than any other Gaming Channel IMO. 🙏
Great list! I also love the Splatoon games!
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Shadow of Colossus is so damn special, man. I just couldn't put it down first time I played it. The music really makes it for me.
Little Big Planet?! Anything like them?! LBP 1&2 were masterpieces
Bully is seriously one of my favourite games ever... so glad to see it on the list!
The Middle Earth: Shadow of War and Shadow of Mordor are unique in their own right, especially because of the nemesis system, kinda sad they didn't get some recognition
They are unique soley because of the nemesis system, and it's weird gameranx didn't include them on the list. Especially because publisher of those games patented that system so it can't be reused by any other game dev studio. I don't agree with that but those two games are bcoz of that even more unique than any other game on this list
It's such a shame shadow of war didn't get things right, the first game was so awesome.
@@karakurakrole8006 that's really shitty, how can there be innovation if each studio just patented any new ideas? i hope that doesnt become a trend or something
@@johntimothyvalenzuela8146 yep i agree, this whole industry rests on shoulders of shared influence. But aside that point, on their own those two games are by definition unique and should be part of this list
I love only the shadow of colossus in this video, it's so amazing. The graphics look so cool and also gives a bit of AOT vibes.
I can't believe Superhot didn't make the list. That is definitely a very very unique game. Another omission would be Beat Saber. I guess it's somewhat similar to Guitar Hero or Rockband. It is THE VR game. Easy to learn hard to master. Some of the most fun I ever had with VR was showing other people that game. Seeing adults face light up like they are kids is amazing. My mom hadn't played games since Super Mario on SNES but she fucking loved playing Beat Saber on the Quest 2 when I brought it over on Christmas. That game is amazing.
Super hot is a indie game and they said no indie and yes I know those dumbasses have Undertale for some reason
I can't believe someone didn't watch the intro... He said right at the start they weren't covering indie games otherwise the list wouldn't end. It's AAA only, my dude.
@@daggern15 "It's AAA only, my dude." He had Undertale on the list. Not AAA, my dude.
I'm so glad that Bullly is shown some love on this channel from time to time. I fucking love that game and it's such a tragedy that we never got a sequel.
You guys are awesome ❤
Everything you said about the freestyle assassination mechanics of Hitman is applicable to the Dishonored series as well, which has an even more unique painterly steampunk aesthetic.
Brothers a tale of two sons is actually so under rated and I have played it, it's just present a beautiful story in it's weird yet unique way. Definitely give it a chance
It is great but it's boo-hoo at the start and boo-hoo at the end.
@@Safetytrousers tears of joy and heartfelt storytelling at the end.
@@snap8626 All the tears are of sadness about dead people.
God Of War 2018 isn't a reboot, it directly addresses and includes characters from the previous titles. But I do agree, it is quite different. And I love it😁
Awesome list! Shadow of the colossus is a classic. The story is a little bit dull and confusing in my opinion. but still fighting those monsters is so much fun! I just wish we had more lore. I really hope that we get a sequel to this game one day.
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Shadow of the colossus has quite a lot of lore. You just have to look for it.
Ghostwire tokyo seemed like such an amazing concept when it first announced; the atmosphere looked incredible in the trailers. I wish it became more than it was.
I felt like Hellblade should have been on this list. I know the gameplay approach has been done before. But never in all my years of gaming (especially playing this game in VR) have I had an experience like Hellblade before or since.
Especially considering the work and detail and the research they did for the game. You can find a video that’s HOURS long that shows behind the scenes for the game being made and that really made me interested. I study psychology and human behaviour as a hobby so the psychology really interested me.
Stray and superhot (vr too) also should be in the list
I literally thought the game will be in the list for 1000000% percent.
Amazing breakdown of these games!
I would put Bannerlord on that list: massive scale 3rd person combat with unique attacking and defending mechanics + some kingdom management.
Basically just say mount and Blade, because banner is basically just remake of warband. And it is a good game
what kingdom management? the only mngmt there is are the laws/policies which isn´t really game breaking
You guys just never dissapoint. Every video of yours is on point, I couldn't agree with you more about ranking games on your list. Just keep up with this content, we cant get enough of it.
Gameranx No#1 gaming channel👊
The story in Death Stranding is something that will remain unmatched for a long time.
I love the random hawk pop-ups 😆
I remember playing the OG God Of War back in the day when they were brand new. I will 100% that the GoD reboot and GoD Ragnarok are leaps and bounds better than the originals.
Another really unique and very underrated game is Close Combat: First to Fight. it's an FPS game where you control squad of 4, and you can execute this very cool (based on real life marine training) tactics. I thought it was brilliant, sadly it didn't make enough money to warrant a seequal
"Won't talk about Indies". SO, UNDERTALE!
Another worthy mention: Catherine. Super weird horror(?) puzzle platformer but top notch gameplay.
"We're not gonna focus on indies" "number 9: Undertale"
On this list, I've played Ghostwire: Tokyo and Brothers: a Tale of Two Sons. And I would definitely recommend both.
I played Brothers a few years ago but I still remember how great it was. I love playing co-ops with my siblings and if you do too, definitely check it out.
And Ghostwire is a pretty recent game and. Bloody. Fricking. Hell. It was so good. It isn't really a horror game but everytime you rip a ghost's core, it gives you chills. It kinda feels like a Doctor Strange game. Gameplay, graphics, and sound is definitely a 10. The story is also pretty good.
Surprised Rocket League didn’t make this list.
Nice idea for a video guys, like the guy up top said, you're unlike other channels cos you keep it consistently fresh 👌
"we won't mention inde games"
*procedes to talk about undertale*
I feel like a game that could've been on this list is Fable. It inspired so many mechanics in games, and yet the reknown system along with how you interact with the world and the npcs feels so unique. I haven't felt the same level of charm in most other games.
I think The Witness deserves a place in this list
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Hitman Go is a great take on the Hitman games for phones. It's also on PC now, but was first made for phones.
Maybe someone know the game 0:06?
A little late here, but the color palette looks like from Horizon Forbidden West
@@OfficialPrimarchVulkanI second that
Love to see Driver San Francisco get some recognition, one of my favorite games of all time!
You say "no indie games" but your 2nd entry is Undertale, I'm confused
Hitman is in my top 5 favorite games of all time. I’m sad to know it will be many years down the road before they reboot it, if they ever do 😩
"Disclaimer, we're not going to focus on indie games we're going to focus on big games" Also, "Nr 9 Undertale"............
The moment where you almost tried to compare Sonic Frontiers to a great game was really cute. Well played backing off
but undertale is an indie game though
I've played Brothers with my preatier half. It has been almost 2 years and she still remembers this story. No spoilers, but she still doesn't want to play games with me. It's a simple story, but hits on another level.
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I would like to add Kingdom Come Deliverance to this list. It's just so unique. It's like a medieval sim.
Great introduction 👍
But Undertale is an indie
This channel is the only channel thatdig into games gameplay and story and make videos
'no indies' UNDERTALE
And if you want to go back in time a little further, there's Wizball. Came out for the Commodore 64 (et al) and was like nothing else. You were a wizard inside a ball who needed to restore colour to Wizworld, by using a cat in a ball to collect colour droplets to fill up a container.