The Greatest Games You Never Completed

*raphael_is_cool* · 05-06-2009, 01:28 PM

I had the idea for this when sorting out boxes of stuff in my room and seeing old games packed away.

Admit it, we've all got them. Now, I’m not talking about games you gave up on because they were rubbish or just boring (eg. Resistance 2’s campaign, Just Cause). I genuinely mean a game you enjoyed but that you never completed for one reason or another and then either forgot about it (usually because it got swept up in the holiday rush or something).

To start I’ve got a few examples to get the ball rolling:

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
I actually enjoyed this game. It was great to play co-op and had all sorts of little touches even a casual MK fan like me could pick up on. I actually got to the last boss, playing on my own, but could not beat him the first few times trying and put it down for a while. Then a bit later I got to playing through it with a friend but we only got about halfway through. I don't think the 360's BC supports it and so I just haven’t picked it up since then.

GRAW 2
Again, the game was good but I bought it along with R6 Vegas not long after I first got my 360 . I think I had too many games to get through that summer (Crackdown, GoW1 etc.) and then Halo 3 came out, and then the holiday releases, and I never really got much further. Picked it up a few months ago but then other new games came out.

Splinter Cell: Double Agent
The idea and story really interested me but I’m just no good at those sorts of games, and I don’t have enough patience to persevere.

That’ll do for now. I’m sure more will follow as I find them.

Feel free to interpret the topic how you will, so if you feel that not doing all the events in a racing game or not doing both good and bad playthroughs of something like KOTOR count then feel free to include them. I know I get distracted halfway through the 'evil' playthrough of every game like that so far.

*Ninjinister* · 05-06-2009, 01:40 PM

Every Final Fantasy I've ever played except for FFX. Hell, I've only played FFXII once, and that was just to confirm it worked. I've had it almost 2 years now.

*Candy Kappa* · 05-06-2009, 01:50 PM

Golden sun, the neighbors broke the game, so it freezes during last boss fight.

Peanut · 05-06-2009, 02:00 PM

I think you hit it right away with Shaolin Monks. I loved that game, but never had a chance to finish it. It's something I'd really like to get around to.

Up until recently I would have had a ton of stuff to throw in here, but for a couple months there I bought nothing new and just went back and played games I wanted to beat. Lost Odyssey being the biggest.

At the moment, I'd say the game for me would be Valkyria Chronicles, fantastic game, amazing art-direction, but the chatty anime characters put me off from it. I want to go back and finish it, though.

*Cure* · 05-06-2009, 02:03 PM

There's this simple XBLA game I have called Arkadian Warriors. I'm supposed to beat that with Peanut but we never do, haha.

Peanut · 05-06-2009, 02:08 PM

Oh, God! I totally forgot about Arkadian Warriors. We've sunk some time into that game fo sho. We've got to finish it soon. I think we're on the last one or two dungeons, anyways.

愛 · 05-06-2009, 03:31 PM

I never actually beat the Xenosaga series. Of course, they were pretty bad for gameplay, but the story was really awesome, and the times you DID get to play, it was fun.

*XERO* · 05-06-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

I think you hit it right away with Shaolin Monks. I loved that game, but never had a chance to finish it. It's something I'd really like to get around to.

Just wondering, but what's the farthest you ever got in that game?

As for me, I never got to beat Banjo-Kazooie. The farthest I ever gotten was to the Rusty Bucket Bay level, and I had every Jiggy so far. I just had to give it back to my friend. Haven't played it since.

But, I am proud to announce one game I beat 2 weeks ago: Link to the Past. After 16 years, I finally can stamp 'PWND' on that cartridge.

I'll put up more when I can think of them.

Peanut · 05-06-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benvenuto

Just wondering, but what's the farthest you ever got in that game?

I'd say the last boss I beat was Sub-Zero before I fell out of it. Not sure how far that is.

X · 05-06-2009, 07:29 PM

I am backlogged 773 games...

http://backloggery.com/main.php?user=megax11

Some games I've had since day 1 Dreamcast, and remain unbeaten.

Shaolin Monks is a sweet game. Still have yet to complete it.

I have all Devil May Cry games, bought day 1, haven't played a single one. They're still new games to me.

So I have a lot of gem's I am sure, that remain unbeaten.

My screenwriting career, and the fact I am currently in the middle of shooting a short film, has me bogged down. Plus working hard to get the new Camaro, leaves only time to buy new games, and hopefully get around to play them sometime in life.

*XERO* · 05-06-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

I'd say the last boss I beat was Sub-Zero before I fell out of it. Not sure how far that is.

Just about halfway through. You still got 7-8 more bosses to kill before the battle with Shao Kahn (which is a b*tch).

Peanut · 05-06-2009, 08:20 PM

Damn, son! I guess I really do need to get back into it then. I've got a pretty long way to go.

*XERO* · 05-06-2009, 08:35 PM

Ah, you'll be straight. Just watch out for Kahn's hammer whenever you reach him.

*sighs* You can tell I miss the hell outta this game.

Peanut · 05-06-2009, 08:51 PM

Do you not have it anymore, or just feel like playing it again?

*XERO* · 05-06-2009, 09:40 PM

I had it for a while, but had to sell it, all because I simply needed the 5 bucks.

I can always use a Ko-Op when the chance presents itself. Playing the game by yourself doesn't do it justice. I tried, but got bored quickly. You just don't have the chance to showoff in front of your friends.

*Hannah* · 05-06-2009, 11:11 PM

I never actually finished Resident Evil 2. I remember that I got to the end of the game without the proper weapon and I had no way of going back to get it.

Ra · 05-06-2009, 11:12 PM

I don't think I've ever completed any game I've ever bought. Save for that 2004 TMNT game from 4Kids (which, upon completion, left me feeling partually happy, and partually unclean). But that doesn't count I'm assuming.

Never completed any Final Fantasy game, Jazz Jack Rabbit, or Ratchet and Clank for starters...

*Ninjinister* · 05-07-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benvenuto

I had it for a while, but had to sell it, all because I simply needed the 5 bucks.

I can always use a Ko-Op when the chance presents itself. Playing the game by yourself doesn't do it justice. I tried, but got bored quickly. You just don't have the chance to showoff in front of your friends.

True dat. I got bored in one player, but have completed it twice in Ko-Op... it's worlds better. My brother and I actually started a third playthrough last time he and I got together to play games.

*Brodie* · 05-07-2009, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hannah

I never actually finished Resident Evil 2. I remember that I got to the end of the game without the proper weapon and I had no way of going back to get it.

You're a terrible ****ing person.

That game is like 2 hours long.

愛 · 05-07-2009, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodie

You're a terrible ****ing person.

That game is like 2 hours long.

Seriously. I can speed run that game now. My fastest time was somewhere near an hour and twenty minutes.

05-06-2009, 01:28 PM	#1
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	The Greatest Games You Never Completed I had the idea for this when sorting out boxes of stuff in my room and seeing old games packed away. Admit it, we've all got them. Now, I’m not talking about games you gave up on because they were rubbish or just boring (eg. Resistance 2’s campaign, Just Cause). I genuinely mean a game you enjoyed but that you never completed for one reason or another and then either forgot about it (usually because it got swept up in the holiday rush or something). To start I’ve got a few examples to get the ball rolling: Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks I actually enjoyed this game. It was great to play co-op and had all sorts of little touches even a casual MK fan like me could pick up on. I actually got to the last boss, playing on my own, but could not beat him the first few times trying and put it down for a while. Then a bit later I got to playing through it with a friend but we only got about halfway through. I don't think the 360's BC supports it and so I just haven’t picked it up since then. GRAW 2 Again, the game was good but I bought it along with R6 Vegas not long after I first got my 360 . I think I had too many games to get through that summer (Crackdown, GoW1 etc.) and then Halo 3 came out, and then the holiday releases, and I never really got much further. Picked it up a few months ago but then other new games came out. Splinter Cell: Double Agent The idea and story really interested me but I’m just no good at those sorts of games, and I don’t have enough patience to persevere. That’ll do for now. I’m sure more will follow as I find them. Feel free to interpret the topic how you will, so if you feel that not doing all the events in a racing game or not doing both good and bad playthroughs of something like KOTOR count then feel free to include them. I know I get distracted halfway through the 'evil' playthrough of every game like that so far.

05-06-2009, 01:40 PM	#2
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Every Final Fantasy I've ever played except for FFX. Hell, I've only played FFXII once, and that was just to confirm it worked. I've had it almost 2 years now. __________________

05-06-2009, 01:50 PM	#3
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Golden sun, the neighbors broke the game, so it freezes during last boss fight. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon Last edited by Candy Kappa; 05-07-2009 at 07:22 AM.

05-06-2009, 02:03 PM	#5
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	There's this simple XBLA game I have called Arkadian Warriors. I'm supposed to beat that with Peanut but we never do, haha. __________________

05-06-2009, 07:29 PM	#10
X Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 767	I am backlogged 773 games... http://backloggery.com/main.php?user=megax11 Some games I've had since day 1 Dreamcast, and remain unbeaten. Shaolin Monks is a sweet game. Still have yet to complete it. I have all Devil May Cry games, bought day 1, haven't played a single one. They're still new games to me. So I have a lot of gem's I am sure, that remain unbeaten. My screenwriting career, and the fact I am currently in the middle of shooting a short film, has me bogged down. Plus working hard to get the new Camaro, leaves only time to buy new games, and hopefully get around to play them sometime in life. __________________ "Wisemen say, forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for a late pizza."

05-06-2009, 02:00 PM	#4
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I think you hit it right away with Shaolin Monks. I loved that game, but never had a chance to finish it. It's something I'd really like to get around to. Up until recently I would have had a ton of stuff to throw in here, but for a couple months there I bought nothing new and just went back and played games I wanted to beat. Lost Odyssey being the biggest. At the moment, I'd say the game for me would be Valkyria Chronicles, fantastic game, amazing art-direction, but the chatty anime characters put me off from it. I want to go back and finish it, though.

05-06-2009, 02:08 PM	#6
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Oh, God! I totally forgot about Arkadian Warriors. We've sunk some time into that game fo sho. We've got to finish it soon. I think we're on the last one or two dungeons, anyways.

05-06-2009, 03:31 PM	#7
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I never actually beat the Xenosaga series. Of course, they were pretty bad for gameplay, but the story was really awesome, and the times you DID get to play, it was fun.

05-06-2009, 08:20 PM	#12
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Damn, son! I guess I really do need to get back into it then. I've got a pretty long way to go.

05-06-2009, 08:35 PM	#13
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Ah, you'll be straight. Just watch out for Kahn's hammer whenever you reach him. sighs You can tell I miss the hell outta this game. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

05-06-2009, 08:51 PM	#14
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Do you not have it anymore, or just feel like playing it again?

05-06-2009, 09:40 PM	#15
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	I had it for a while, but had to sell it, all because I simply needed the 5 bucks. I can always use a Ko-Op when the chance presents itself. Playing the game by yourself doesn't do it justice. I tried, but got bored quickly. You just don't have the chance to showoff in front of your friends. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

05-06-2009, 11:11 PM	#16
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	I never actually finished Resident Evil 2. I remember that I got to the end of the game without the proper weapon and I had no way of going back to get it. __________________

05-06-2009, 11:12 PM	#17
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	I don't think I've ever completed any game I've ever bought. Save for that 2004 TMNT game from 4Kids (which, upon completion, left me feeling partually happy, and partually unclean). But that doesn't count I'm assuming. Never completed any Final Fantasy game, Jazz Jack Rabbit, or Ratchet and Clank for starters... __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."