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After seeing a video just like this, I thought I'd make my own list. These are some great games that are mostly underrated and that I'd love to play them again.


5. Power Stone

When it comes to multiplayer brawlers, the obvious choice is Super Smash Brothers, but Power Stone is definetly close. This was a launch title for the shortly lived Sega Dreamcast, and boy was it awesome. Awesome weapons, great arenas, and fun transformations. So why are there only 2 games in the series (not counting the anniversary collection recently released for the PSP)? I would love to play this again. In fact, it would be a great game for Xbox Live.


4. Kid Icarus

Definetly not as popular as other NES games, but Kid Icarus is still a great game. It was challenging, addictive, had nice graphics, and was one of the first game to use passwords. It has many elements from other games too, most notably Metroid. But it also some Super Mario jumping aspects, the items and dungeons of Legend Of Zelda, and even some of the flying aspects from Gradius!
The main character Pit even has a new model! PLEASE make a new one for the wii.




3. Pokemon Stadium

Just give me a minute to explain before everyone starts freaking out.
Pokemon Stadium for the N64 was a great game! It had nice graphics, tons of modes, and sweet multiplayer. Then Pokemon Stadium 2 came along and just screamed awesome! It carried even more modes, better multiplayer, and new pokemon. When I heard there was a new gamecube Pokemon coming out, I was very excited. I totally thought it would the worthy succesor to Pokemon Stadium.
Well it wasn't.
It wasn't a really bad game, but there was only like 2 modes! A story mode with some thin plot about Pokemon being taken over by darkness or something, and a multiplayer/battle mode, which you need a GBA link to use. And instead of true Stadium fashion, you actually had to catch pokemon and then purify them! And you only get one chance to catch them, too.
So after another Pokemon RPG for the gamecube, I heard of a stadium like game for the wii. You could now connect a DS to the wii and play online over wi-fi! So it was going to be a great sequel right? Nope. There was a lack of modes, no mini-games, bad music, and a mediocre wi-fi mode.
So Nintendo, please, you can make a Pokemon Stadium 3 that is just as great as the first 2.


2. Ape Escape


At first glance, would you ever guess Ape Escape is a Sony franchise? Probably not, but it is, and an awesome one as well. I'd have to say it's better than any Crash, Spyro, or Tomb Raider game that was on the playstation. It's really too bad that many PS1 owners never got to play the original. It was about monkeys that took over with IQ boosting helmets and...blah, blah, blah. Okay, the gameplay is where it really shines. Full use of the dual analog sticks! You'll only use the face buttons for selecting items. For every other movement/attack that you do is with the right analog stick. Truly an underrated classic.
Then Ape Escape 2 came along, and got the series even better. And after finishing the more recent Ape Escape 3, I was thirsty for more Ape Escape action. Sony, take a little brake from Playstation Network and make Ape Escape 4, and it'd better not be some Ape Escape party game...


1. Klonoa

Ah, the true example of an underrated game. Klonoa flew under the radar when it was released for the Playstation. It mastered the 2.5-D sidescroller. This was more than just an average sidescroller. Sure, you still advanced from point A to point B and defeated enemies. But it was definetly a game that made you think. Lots of puzzles faced you. This is probably what made this gem shine so much. It also carries some of the best boss fights to ever grace a game.
Then Klonoa 2 was released in the PS2's early years, and made the series shine even more. Fantastic graphics, even better boss fights, more puzzles, snowboard levels. Man, it was awesome! It was my favorite for quite sometime. Namco, step away from Bandai for a little bit. We're all sick of anime fighters. Every Klonoa-cult fans are waiting for the next game! How much longer will we have to wait?!


So there's my list. Do you agree or disagree? Do you think another game should be on here that isn't? Post a comment!