![]() Getting through this on your own is actually a pretty tall order unless you’ve got the stages memorised pretty well, as such it’s one best played with a friend. Back then Sega had a knack for making games that looked solid and chunky and they had a certain… way, with their textures and design that, for me, makes their games more timeless somehow.Īnyway, I digress, House of the Dead 2 was a a slick Rail Shooter in it’s day – fast-paced, varied, with great enemy placement and a pretty steep difficulty. ![]() That kind of clean, vibrant and sharp look – even on games that were meant to be grubby-looking. Maybe it’s the terrible dialogue, you Dogs of the AMS? □ Or maybe it’s because I’m a sucker for the this era of Sega graphics. It’s certainly been surpassed in recent years by Overkill and Umbrella Chronicles – but for me House of the Dead 2 has a certain charm that brings me back for a replay time and time again. I have such fond memories of this game that I had to put it on the list. I’m hesitant to say it’s the best Rail Shooter ever made, but it’s certainly always at the forefront of my mind. Remember that this was a launch year title on Xbox – given that its design is so striking, even now, speaks volumes for what Smilebit achieved. Better yet, the stages themselves are designed in such a way that, while certain dragon types work best for certain situations, there’s still a little wiggle room for player preference. ![]() Orta’s locations are gorgeous – even when desolate – the design is always on point, delivering a game world with real atmosphere. No mean feat given that Crimson Dragon is two hardware generations clear of Orta. Fact is Panzer Dargoon Orta is not just a better game, but it’s a better looking game. ![]() As much as Crimson Dragon’s is enjoyable – it’s always going to be compared to this. I guess this is the real reason I’m starting this whole list. Free from the need to offer players complete freedom, they can compensate with beautiful design and providing an exhilarating journey. It’s a genre I think that doesn’t really get much attention these days, but one I have always had a real soft spot for. ![]()
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