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I know the graphics were a huge selling point of this game when it released, I think it still looks awesome.

I also just really like how each weapon has a secondary fire mode too.

https://gamesof1998.com/home/unreal

I feel like 'attract modes' or intro videos are something of a lost art now. I can't think of many games that do them anymore. A shame, I used to love these and they often had some really nice stylised ways of showing off the game.

Screaming to victory, on New Year's Eve, complete with fireworks in the night sky. This game is amazing.

I really appreciate how great the graphics look on the PS1, with some amazing lighting effects and nice stylised visuals like the tail lights leaving an after-trail in the replays. The racing quality is a lot of fun too, drifting cars feel very different to 'grip' cars.

This was a game I was totally off my radar back in the day, it's great discovering this classic now.

R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 — The Games of 1998

The Shining Force III trilogy might be some of my favourite games of all time, almost certainly my favourite Sega Saturn game! Thoughts from you all?

I’ve been revisiting some old PS1 games lately, and Tenchu: Stealth Assassins really stood out to me.
I remember playing it years ago, but going back to it now made me realize how unique it was for its time. The atmosphere, stealth gameplay, ninja setting and even the slightly clunky controls have a certain old-school charm.
It got me wondering:
Do you think Tenchu: Stealth Assassins was underrated?
And what other forgotten or underrated PS1 games would you recommend?
I’m especially interested in games that aren’t the usual Final Fantasy, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, Silent Hill etc.
Give me your hidden gems.

Photographed from my collection. Sega Rally 2 released in arcades in 1998 and was ported to Dreamcast in 1999.

https://gamesof1998.com/home/segarally2

Suikoden II — The Games of 1998

For me it was Sega Saturn Magazine, followed closely by CVG. I miss going to the newsagents each month and looking for the latest issues!

I realised the other day, that back when I was a kid in the mid to late 90s, the newsagents was actually one of my favourite places to visit at the shops. Checking out the latest gaming mags, MAD magazine and comics was a real treat.

Sonic Adventure isn't the most difficult or dense game that requires a strategy guide, but it sure was a nice piece of work with high res official art and some nice info on each stage.

Also is it just me, or is it funny how the controllers look AI generated in an ad from 1998?

Gameplay footage of SiN (1998) from E3 1998, via Freak's Shop VHS Footage.

My thoughts on this 1998 FPS here;

https://gamesof1998.com/home/sin

This series never reached the same level of love as Virtua Fighter, but it's a very cool couple of games.

The armour system is a lot of fun, and overall it feels like a much more over the top and silly 'sister title' to VF.

https://gamesof1998.com/home/fightingvipers2

I never really liked the pinball stages much as a kid, but they're growing on me a lot replaying the game recently. The little NiGHTS cameo and ability to get some special features where you fly through the levels is really cool.

More thoughts on this special game here;
https://gamesof1998.com/home/sonicadventure