Beyond these blockbusters, though, lie hundreds of fantastic games just waiting to be experienced. We\u2019ve collected 5 of our favourites for this post. Hardcore gamers might be familiar with them already, but if you\u2019re relatively new to gaming, you should definitely check them out (maybe sell games<\/a> to buy them too!).<\/p>\n Dark Souls<\/em> is notorious for being one of the hardest games ever made, with most people giving up well before the end of the game.<\/p>\n Dark Souls<\/em> puts you in the shoes of an undead warrior and…well, that\u2019s about it. You start the game and are left to your own devices. Discovering the story is all part of the fun!<\/p>\n Combat is tricky to master in Dark Souls<\/em>, which makes actually managing to win a battle very satisfying. We say \u201d\u02dcmanaging\u2019 because the enemies in the game range from \u201d\u02dcnightclub bouncer\u2019 to \u201d\u02dcan invincible 100ft killing robot\u2019 on the toughness scale, which means every single baddie is a challenge. You\u2019ll die often, but that\u2019s the point; you restart again and learn.<\/p>\n It definitely isn\u2019t for everyone, but you\u2019ll struggle to find a more rewarding gaming experience. Just make sure you\u2019ve got a bit of spare time as the game is over 100 hours long!<\/p>\n Image credit: Giant Bomb<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Coming up with a sequel to what many consider to be the greatest game ever made (Ocarina of Time<\/em>) is a daunting task, and Nintendo approached it bravely by producing the weird and wonderful Majora\u2019s Mask<\/span><\/em>.<\/p>\n Although it employs the same gameplay that made Ocarina of Time<\/em> massively popular, Majora\u2019s Mask<\/em> combined it with a strange storyline about the end of the world and time travel, as well as a strange mechanic involving masks.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not as good as Ocarina of Time<\/em> (although some would disagree) but it\u2019s highly original and a great game to boot. Well worth downloading from Nintendo\u2019s Virtual Arcade!<\/p>\n Image credit: gamecola.net<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The concept of Jet Set Radio<\/em> sounds like the plot of bad 80s teen movie; a gang of kids\u2019 rollerskate around spraying graffiti on stuff, only to uncover a conspiracy going up to the highest level of government.<\/p>\n Fortunately, the game is a lot better than it sounds. The aim of the game is to hit up a set number of graffiti targets in as short a time as possible, with the tricks and flips you pull off along the way adding to your overall score. It makes for a very addictive game that you can easily lose an afternoon or two too.<\/p>\n The main reason JSR<\/em> stands out, however, is its graphics. It pioneered the \u201d\u02dccel-shading\u2019 style, which makes it look more like a Saturday morning cartoon than a video game. Add in one of the best game soundtracks ever (it features Jurassic 5!) and you\u2019ve got one of the coolest games ever.<\/p>\n Image credit: Paste Magazine<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Beyond Good and Evil<\/em> is the definition of a cult video game. When it was released in 2003, it got pretty good reviews but ended up being a commercial flop, selling so little that it was massively discounted within a few weeks of its release.<\/p>\n Fast-forward to 2014 and Beyond Good and Evil<\/em> is considered to be one of the best games of the \u201d\u02dcXbox\/PS2\u2019 generation, partially due to its re-release on Xbox Live and PSN.<\/p>\n The game itself is an action-adventure in which you play as a journalist trying to find out the truth about an alien conspiracy. Weirdly, you also have a boar for a sidekick and also take part in Hovercraft races.<\/p>\n Image credit: teamico.wikia.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Shadow of the Colossus<\/em> is the video game equivalent of an arthouse film, taking a minimalist approach to plot and characters.<\/p>\n You play as Wander, who has to travel the land killing 16 \u201d\u02dccolossi\u2019 (read: massive monsters who\u2019ll crush you in a single hit) in order to save a girl. That is literally it. There\u2019s no other baddies, no dungeons, no towns, no trading, no side quests \u201d\u201c you just have to kill the colossi.<\/p>\n Shadow…<\/em> is gaming at its most arty farty, but it\u2019s well worth trying out. Just don\u2019t expect CoD<\/em>-like levels of action!<\/p>\n Agree or disagree with our list? Would you add any other games? 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