IGN AU writes: "It's sad, then, that Wet never really comes together nearly as well as it could've. When you break it down into key components, Wet stacks up well; The soundtrack – an eclectic mix of rockabilly, hip-hop, funk and guitar rock – combined with the grindhouse aesthetic, make for a very digestible mix. The gunplay is definitely derivative, but it works – and the platforming is acceptable, if not polished or wholly reliable. But for all of these elements that work - cool 'Rage' moments, arena fight or neat set-piece sequence and so on - there's a lot of bland, 'grey' content too, and the lack of focus and polish definitely detracts from the experience. Sadly, by parodying the B-grade movie market, it comes perilously a B-grade game in the process. Oops".
Nick writes: "WET was a pretty cool experimental project; a mixture of Stranglehold and Max Payne with a bullet-time mechanic and 70’s china-town movie style."
There were a number of cult classics that didn't sell like gangbusters, but still worked their way into gamers' hearts. Here's WWG list of nine great titles that deserve a second chance on newer consoles
I'll point out that these games are all from the X360/PS3 era - they've already had HD releases when they first came out. Split/Second and Blur - with the crazy vehicle physics capable today, why would we not want sequels to them?
The other games, all a matter of opinion of course, but... thank you for your ads between every single game. /s
Problem with sequels is that they aren't very likely. Activision dropped Blur like a bad habit, and Disney isn't doing games anymore. So I'll happily take the originals.
As much as I'd kill for a Demon's Souls remake, isn't likely. We'll probably get Bloodborne 2 instead.
Dafuq kinda title is that? These games were already released on HD consoles though...
Is the largely forgotten, 2009 game Wet worth a second look? Miguel Penabella considers the game in relation to grindhouse films and the phenomenon of the "B-game".
This seems like a good rental. And I tend to trust IGN AU reviews cause they're usually the most critical out of the other IGN branches.