Deadly Creatures has a lot going for it. Originality and creativity, primarily. There hasn't been a game since Mister Mosquito that has played with the idea of an insect-sized protagonist and pulled it off so well. Even if it boasts some Hollywood A-List voice acting, it's not about the humans at all. It's about a couple of tough little beasts trying to survive another day. Each of the creatures comes with several moves and abilities, allowing for some variation in gameplay and combat mechanics.
While there is some exploration to be had, it feels limited. There are a handful of graphical and control issues, but nothing that'll ruin your experience. Besides, the incredibly designed and detailed levels will keep your eyes glued to the screen. And above all else, Deadly Creatures teaches an age-old, but valuable lesson: Mother Nature can be a *****. Don't mess with her.
Beneath all the Smash and shovelware, the Wii really did have quite a few gems.
Not a bad list.. I would add Excitebots, Kororinpa 1 & 2, Bit.Trip series, Geometry Wars: galaxies
In an enlightening interview with Laser Lemming Nordic Game's Martin Kreuch reveals the swedish publisher's plans for their recent haul of THQ ips, including Darksiders.
How about no Darksiders at all? I never understood how people could play this game from start to finish, both belong to the worst games I played in the last 10 years.
Darksiders is an amazing Zelda style game with terrific art direction, great characters, fun gameplay, and something severely lacking from this generation BOSS FIGHTS! The first also had a pretty decent story and its ending is one of my favorite endings in video games.
I also agree with the notion of the first being better than the second.
Oh maaan, please continue the story of darksiders series.
Also if you do manage to get older developers, i hope you guys remove the rpg-ish element. <_<
The game was much better without it.
Agreed! I feel the RPG/loot esque style detracted from focus that could have been spent on more memorable characters and gameplay.
Game Informer - One of the most unique Wii titles revolved around a spider, a scorpion, and actors Billy Bob Thornton and the late Dennis Hopper. THQ released Deadly Creatures in 2009 to little fanfare, but many that played it were charmed by its quirkiness. This week, we see if that charm holds up.
