Review for Vandal Hearts II on PlayStation. A unique turn-based strategy RPG. Vandal Hearts II is an often misunderstood strategy RPG gem that many gamers have tried but gave up after not understanding how to play. The game requires a lot of patience and if you are willing to learn the complexities of battle and teach yourself strategies to win then the reward is well worth the effort.
"For one reason or another, certain games simply aren't as revered as they should be so I asked our staff and friends of the site what they think the most underrated game of all time is and here's what we had to say." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
Some that I could think of:
1. Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky
2. King of Dragons
3. Project: Snowblind
4. Kirby: Canvas Curse
5. Jazz Jack Rabbit 2
6. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
7. Jojos Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle
8. ZHP: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman
9. Axelay
10. Liero
11. Bloody Roar 2
12. Ridge Racer: Slipstream
13. Fracture
14. Ninja Gaiden Shadow
15. Dead Space: Extraction
Underrated gems?
* Legend of Heroes - A Tear of Vermillion
* Goemon - Mystical Ninja 64
* Nostalgia = DS rpg similar to old school FF/DQ games.
*.......Too many others to list, My list could easily be 300+ games. I've been gaming since atari 2600 in the late 80's, so I've played a ton of hidden gems.
ohhh just remember possibly the most hidden gem.....
Mappy Land for NES.......not mappy world.....Mappy Land = awesome game.
A.J. says: "The question of whether authors should complete games before writing reviews frequently comes up. In this article, I explain why I decided to do so with plenty of examples that'll hopefully shed some light on the issue."
Sound reasoning "Good first impressions don't always stick" this was applicable to me when I played MGS V. Although it was a pretty good game overall, I have a feeling it would have got far fewer 9s and 10s if reviewers played through to the end due to it's repetitive nature, especially the repetitive nature of the story missions on Chapter 2
It's the right thing to do, always. You need to review the whole experience, The Phantom Pain is a perfect example recently, the game is still great but the lack of a good narrative in comparison of another games from the séries didn't please a lot of gamers.
All of the reviews of the Phantom Pain that I saw (before it was released) had the reviewer talking about end-game content (they all mentioned a twist ending), so I'm not sure what you guys are talking about when speaking of MGSV - all of the reputable sites got it well before release and did their job.
I think the only places that don't finish every game before rushing out a review are places that don't get review copies, but want their review seen while it's still relevant.
Thats the ONLY way to review a game. Dont look at the internet for other reviews.
No, begin the game with a clear mind and play it to the end. Then wright your review
Dont review a gamegenre that you hate. You will be biased, and that is not gonna work.😋
"Hiroshi Tamawari helped to define the sound of Konami’s PlayStation era, with his leading roles on Vandal Hearts, Azure Dreams, and Vandal Hearts II, as well as his memorable contributions to the Goemon, Twinbee, and Suikoden franchises. Since his departure from Konami at the turn of the century, Tamawari has worked exclusively outside the gaming sector, handling everything from scoring commercials to translating musicals. " - Patrick Kulikowski
Old but Gold :)
Wish those retro games were playable on new consoles.
This was Konami's first RPG game for PS :)
Vandal Hearts 2 , FF Tactics and Vanguard Bandits are my all time favorite SRPG on the PSX.