Brand New Buried Treasure

This thread of covers games that we don't want to overlook, as collectors. This covers games for systems currently available. Simply put these are games that are available now that should not be overlooked but probably are. All of these games will have to at least have to be Overlooked to be included, but some have extra collectibility based on other factors
Key: Collectible Fun Hard to Find / Rare Overlooked Quirky

Senko no Rondo added by usagi704 CO

Custom Robo Arena added by aspro73 O 

Elite Beat Agents added by Aspro73 FQ
Gunpey added by Pikadeth
Hotel Dusk: Room 215 added by usagi704 COQ
Jam Sessions added by Usagi704 OQ
Point Blank DS added by Gmsnpr HQO
QuickSpot added by aspro73 OQ
Scurge: Hive added by Inkwolf O
The Rub Rabbits added by CodingGenius HQ
The Wild West added by aspro73 OQ
Touch Detective added by CodingGenius HOQ

Drill DozerO
Gekido Advance: Kintaro's Revenge discovered by Inkwolf O
March of the Penguins added by waflerevolution HO
Scurge added by Inkwolf O
Super Robot Taisen: Original GenerationFHOQ
Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2 added by Pikadeth FHOQ
Yggdra Union added by Pikadeth HO

Radio Allergy added by Waflervolution HO

Surf's Up added by Waflerevolution 

Ar Tonelico - Added by duncar2n O

Atelier Iris 3: The Grand Phantasm - Added by duncan2nr O

Chulip - Added by CodingGenius HO
Family Fued - Added by Inkwolf OQ
The Red Star - Added by aspro73 HO
Ruff Trigger: Vanocore Conspiracy - Added by Waflerevolution O
Rule of Rose - Added by Juradai OQ
Snoopy vs. The Red Baron - Added by aspro73 O
Thrillville - Added by Waflerevolution O


Nothing Yet


Exit - Added by Pikadeth O
Extend Every Extra - Added by Klownmaster O
Gunpey - Added by Pikadeth O
Xyanide Ressurection - Added by aspro73 O

Alien Syndrome - added by aspro73 

Xyanide - Added by Gmsnpr

Although I don't have any games to contribute at this point, I just wanted to say I really like the idea behind this thread.  I will be watching it closely! (Particularly because I will probably be stuck in last-gen for the foreseeable future.)

 Edit: Now that I think of it, a "Buried Treasure" thread should probably be a sticky-topic in this forum.  Where any currently in-production game (of any system or generation) that isn't getting the recognition, publicity, or production numbers it deserves can be listed.  That way we can pick up our copies before they become hard-to-find items.

Lately it has been real easy to get distracted with all the news (and for some first-hand experience) surrounding the Wii and PS3 (and Gears of War). So I thought I'd start a thread of games that we don't want to overlook, as collectors, from what I guess is now the last generation. Here are some I have added to my wishlist:

The Red Star - PS2 XBOX (top down shooter)

I want that game more then anything but I don't want to obtain the full version illeagally and it never saw a retail release because of the company going under... it's not top down... it's like contra, it has some top down in it but mostly it's side scrolling and 3 player.

Xyanide - Xbox (Gmsnpr lauded this shooter in a blog earlier this year - Currently $19.99 at Amazon)

ditto.

Snoopy vs. The Red Baron - PS2 (Namco-Bandai cartoon shooter)

it's a snoopy game, those are always rare.

Yoshi's Island DS - DS (duh!)

why?

Please add games you think some members might otherwise miss out on.

aspro73

Sorry, I don't know how to do the whole pretty linky thing, and I'm too lazy to look it up right now, but....

Circus Maximus-Xbox

Wait!!! Hear me out!!  This game is surprisingly fun.  It's chariot racing (in case you didn't know).  It's pretty old, toward the beginning of the Xbox life cycle.  I bought it on a whim one day while visiting my parents in Rockford.  I haven't seen it in quite awhile though.  It's completely different and well worth a play, if you haven't already.

Sorry, I don't know how to do the whole pretty linky thing, and I'm too lazy to look it up right now, but....

Circus Maximus-Xbox

Wait!!! Hear me out!! This game is surprisingly fun. It's chariot racing (in case you didn't know). It's pretty old, toward the beginning of the Xbox life cycle. I bought it on a whim one day while visiting my parents in Rockford. I haven't seen it in quite awhile though. It's completely different and well worth a play, if you haven't already.

jollyroger78

Waffle, Red Star is coming out soon for the XBOX and PS2 (I will let you know when this is confirmed with XS Games who bought the rights from Acclaim - I have a call into them). I was oversimplifying it calling it a top down shooter, it does have both top down and side-scrolling levels. I am highlighting Yoshi because I think it is being mostly overlooked. But hey, let's not focus on my picks, there has to be some treasure out there that we can all benefit from knowing about.aspro73

 Edit: Now that I think of it, a "Buried Treasure" thread should probably be a sticky-topic in this forum.  Where any currently in-production game (of any system or generation) that isn't getting the recognition, publicity, or production numbers it deserves can be listed.  That way we can pick up our copies before they become hard-to-find items.

inkwolf

At the risk of sounding like a whiny baby: doesn't anyone else think this is a good idea? 

[QUOTE="inkwolf"]

Edit: Now that I think of it, a "Buried Treasure" thread should probably be a sticky-topic in this forum. Where any currently in-production game (of any system or generation) that isn't getting the recognition, publicity, or production numbers it deserves can be listed. That way we can pick up our copies before they become hard-to-find items.

inkwolf

At the risk of sounding like a whiny baby: doesn't anyone else think this is a good idea?

ok, it's sticky. but only cuz ya whined.waflerevolution

Oh great.  Now I'm gonna be known as the union whiner. :(

Anyway, I hope this topic becomes really helpful. I think it has a lot of potential.

[QUOTE="waflerevolution"] ok, it's sticky. but only cuz ya whined.inkwolf

Oh great. Now I'm gonna be known as the union whiner. :(

Anyway, I hope this topic becomes really helpful. I think it has a lot of potential.

To the end of determining what games are rare, are there any websites that catalog production numbers for games (both current and OOP)?

To the end of determining what games are rare, are there any websites that catalog production numbers for games (both current and OOP)?

inkwolf

NPDgmsnpr

Pardon my ignorance, gmsnpr.  NPD? 

Edit: Nevermind, it was a simple-enough Google search away.

If I had to make a guess, I would say that Scurge: Hive for DS and GBA would classify as "Buried Treasure".  It's a great little game that plays like an isometric Metroid.  And it doesn't appear to be getting the notice I think it probably deserves.  Checking on the GS pages for these games, it's only in 25 people's collections; and thats a combined count for both versions.

The first I heard about it was when a saw a copy of it behind the glass displays at Wal-Mart.  From what I saw on the back of the box, it looked promising, but I figured I would wait until I checked up on it on GS before I made a descision.  A few days later, when I was back at Wal-Mart, the game was gone.  At least from the glass displays that is.  I found it in the loose games bargain bin - and it hasn't even been out a month yet!  I snatched up a copy and after playing about an hour into the game, I'm glad I did.  It's alot of fun and has a great style to it.

If I had to make a guess, I would say that Scurge: Hive for DS and GBA would classify as "Buried Treasure". It's a great little game that plays like an isometric Metroid. And it doesn't appear to be getting the notice I think it probably deserves. Checking on the GS pages for these games, it's only in 25 people's collections; and thats a combined count for both versions.

The first I heard about it was when a saw a copy of it behind the glass displays at Wal-Mart. From what I saw on the back of the box, it looked promising, but I figured I would wait until I checked up on it on GS before I made a descision. A few days later, when I was back at Wal-Mart, the game was gone. At least from the glass displays that is. I found it in the loose games bargain bin - and it hasn't even been out a month yet! I snatched up a copy and after playing about an hour into the game, I'm glad I did. It's alot of fun and has a great style to it.

inkwolf

Super Robot Taisen 1 and 2 for the GBA seem to fit the bill for this topic. pikadeth

Is there an older topic or master list for older buried treasure games like Wade Hixton's Counter Punch for the GBA?

Is there an older topic or master list for older buried treasure games like Wade Hixton's Counter Punch for the GBA?

pikadeth

I'll add Gunpey for the PSP and DS to the list too. The PSP game is only in the collection of  7 people thus far.

Is there an older topic or master list for older buried treasure games like Wade Hixton's Counter Punch for the GBA?

pikadeth

Thanks for the Super Robot Taisen suggestions, I had completely not known about them, but I'll be sure to pick up at least one of them now ASAP.

Capcom Classics Vol. 2 is all I need to say :PApathetic_Prick

I'll add Gunpey for the PSP and DS to the list too. The PSP game is only in the collection of 7 people thus far.

pikadeth

[QUOTE="pikadeth"]

Is there an older topic or master list for older buried treasure games like Wade Hixton's Counter Punch for the GBA?

aspro73

Thanks for the Super Robot Taisen suggestions, I had completely not known about them, but I'll be sure to pick up at least one of them now ASAP.

[QUOTE="pikadeth"]

I'll add Gunpey for the PSP and DS to the list too. The PSP game is only in the collection of 7 people thus far.

waflerevolution

Thanks for the Super Robot Taisen suggestions, I had completely not known about them, but I'll be sure to pick up at least one of them now ASAP.

aspro73

[QUOTE="Apathetic_Prick"]Capcom Classics Vol. 2 is all I need to say :Paspro73

I have actually been eyeing that one, trying to figure out if it's worth 10 bucks.  There's only something like 5 titles in there that I liked, and it looks like Toki didn't make it :(

[QUOTE="aspro73"][QUOTE="Apathetic_Prick"]Capcom Classics Vol. 2 is all I need to say :PApathetic_Prick

I have actually been eyeing that one, trying to figure out if it's worth 10 bucks.  There's only something like 5 titles in there that I liked, and it looks like Toki didn't make it :(

It is worth the $10 for Space Invaders, Plump Pop, Operation Wolf and Bubble Bobble.  Here's the complete list of games for those interested; Space Invaders, Jungle Hunt, Bubble Bobble, Operation Wolf, Elevator Action, Phoenix, Zoo Keeper, Battle Shark, Colony 7, Continental Circus, Electric Yo-Yo, Volfied, Gladiator, The New Zealand Story, The Ninja Kids, Operation thunderbolt, Return of the Invaders, Tokio, Plump Pop, Rainbow Islands, Tube It, Great Swordsman, Space Gun, Space Invaders part 2, Super Qix, Exzisus, Plotting, Thunderfox and Rastan.  Also include interesting bonus materials like interviews with the designers and original arcade art.

Rastanaspro73

I used to stare at the demo-play loop of this game in the arcade so long I practically have it memorized.

[QUOTE="Apathetic_Prick"]

[QUOTE="aspro73"][QUOTE="Apathetic_Prick"]Capcom Classics Vol. 2 is all I need to say :Paspro73

I have actually been eyeing that one, trying to figure out if it's worth 10 bucks.  There's only something like 5 titles in there that I liked, and it looks like Toki didn't make it :(

It is worth the $10 for Space Invaders, Plump Pop, Operation Wolf and Bubble Bobble.  Here's the complete list of games for those interested; Space Invaders, Jungle Hunt, Bubble Bobble, Operation Wolf, Elevator Action, Phoenix, Zoo Keeper, Battle Shark, Colony 7, Continental Circus, Electric Yo-Yo, Volfied, Gladiator, The New Zealand Story, The Ninja Kids, Operation thunderbolt, Return of the Invaders, Tokio, Plump Pop, Rainbow Islands, Tube It, Great Swordsman, Space Gun, Space Invaders part 2, Super Qix, Exzisus, Plotting, Thunderfox and Rastan.  Also include interesting bonus materials like interviews with the designers and original arcade art.

Yeah, but I'm picky about my compilations, too.  See, I bought Midway Arcade Treasures 1 and 2, but not 3.  The games on 3 suck nut, so enough said.  If there's only 5 titles out of 30 that I like, it's not worth it for me to buy it.

[QUOTE="waflerevolution"][QUOTE="pikadeth"]

I'll add Gunpey for the PSP and DS to the list too. The PSP game is only in the collection of 7 people thus far.

aspro73

Thanks for the Super Robot Taisen suggestions, I had completely not known about them, but I'll be sure to pick up at least one of them now ASAP.

aspro73

[QUOTE="Apathetic_Prick"]

[QUOTE="aspro73"][QUOTE="Apathetic_Prick"]Capcom Classics Vol. 2 is all I need to say :Paspro73

I have actually been eyeing that one, trying to figure out if it's worth 10 bucks. There's only something like 5 titles in there that I liked, and it looks like Toki didn't make it :(

It is worth the $10 for Space Invaders, Plump Pop, Operation Wolf and Bubble Bobble. Here's the complete list of games for those interested; Space Invaders, Jungle Hunt, Bubble Bobble, Operation Wolf, Elevator Action, Phoenix, Zoo Keeper, Battle Shark, Colony 7, Continental Circus, Electric Yo-Yo, Volfied, Gladiator, The New Zealand Story, The Ninja Kids, Operation thunderbolt, Return of the Invaders, Tokio, Plump Pop, Rainbow Islands, Tube It, Great Swordsman, Space Gun, Space Invaders part 2, Super Qix, Exzisus, Plotting, Thunderfox and Rastan. Also include interesting bonus materials like interviews with the designers and original arcade art.

[QUOTE="Apathetic_Prick"]

[QUOTE="aspro73"][QUOTE="Apathetic_Prick"]Capcom Classics Vol. 2 is all I need to say :Paspro73

I have actually been eyeing that one, trying to figure out if it's worth 10 bucks.  There's only something like 5 titles in there that I liked, and it looks like Toki didn't make it :(

It is worth the $10 for Space Invaders, Plump Pop, Operation Wolf and Bubble Bobble.  Here's the complete list of games for those interested; Space Invaders, Jungle Hunt, Bubble Bobble, Operation Wolf, Elevator Action, Phoenix, Zoo Keeper, Battle Shark, Colony 7, Continental Circus, Electric Yo-Yo, Volfied, Gladiator, The New Zealand Story, The Ninja Kids, Operation thunderbolt, Return of the Invaders, Tokio, Plump Pop, Rainbow Islands, Tube It, Great Swordsman, Space Gun, Space Invaders part 2, Super Qix, Exzisus, Plotting, Thunderfox and Rastan.  Also include interesting bonus materials like interviews with the designers and original arcade art.

Yeah, but I'm picky about my compilations, too.  See, I bought Midway Arcade Treasures 1 and 2, but not 3.  The games on 3 suck nut, so enough said.  If there's only 5 titles out of 30 that I like, it's not worth it for me to buy it.

Here are some PSP games that are getting harder to find and shouldn't be over looked.

1. Frantix
2. Tokobot
3. Exit
4. PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient

[QUOTE="aspro73"][QUOTE="Apathetic_Prick"]

[QUOTE="aspro73"][QUOTE="Apathetic_Prick"]Capcom Classics Vol. 2 is all I need to say :PApathetic_Prick

I have actually been eyeing that one, trying to figure out if it's worth 10 bucks. There's only something like 5 titles in there that I liked, and it looks like Toki didn't make it :(

It is worth the $10 for Space Invaders, Plump Pop, Operation Wolf and Bubble Bobble. Here's the complete list of games for those interested; Space Invaders, Jungle Hunt, Bubble Bobble, Operation Wolf, Elevator Action, Phoenix, Zoo Keeper, Battle Shark, Colony 7, Continental Circus, Electric Yo-Yo, Volfied, Gladiator, The New Zealand Story, The Ninja Kids, Operation thunderbolt, Return of the Invaders, Tokio, Plump Pop, Rainbow Islands, Tube It, Great Swordsman, Space Gun, Space Invaders part 2, Super Qix, Exzisus, Plotting, Thunderfox and Rastan. Also include interesting bonus materials like interviews with the designers and original arcade art.

Yeah, but I'm picky about my compilations, too. See, I bought Midway Arcade Treasures 1 and 2, but not 3. The games on 3 suck nut, so enough said. If there's only 5 titles out of 30 that I like, it's not worth it for me to buy it.

Too bad, I gave that one away, I got it free with LA Rush na dalready had it.  It does indeed suck.

Too bad, I gave that one away, I got it free with LA Rush na dalready had it. It does indeed suck.

aspro73

Many people have over looked Drill Dozer for the GBA.

Here are some PSP games that are getting harder to find and shouldn't be over looked.

1. Frantix
2. Tokobot
3. Exit
4. PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient

pikadeth

Wafle of course made a separate thread about this one, but I think he's right on the money, so I'll list it here as well: Thrillville.

[QUOTE="pikadeth"]

Here are some PSP games that are getting harder to find and shouldn't be over looked.

1. Frantix
2. Tokobot
3. Exit
4. PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient

aspro73

[QUOTE="aspro73"][QUOTE="pikadeth"]

Here are some PSP games that are getting harder to find and shouldn't be over looked.

1. Frantix
2. Tokobot
3. Exit
4. PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient

pikadeth

I have already inducted Tokobot, I'll add the others now.

I'm sure it's already been said before in other threads but PSI-OPs is probably the best game you can find for around $10 bucks.  Sniper Elite is also a decent treasure.

Platypus - A claymation shooter for the PSP that's only currently in the collections of 4 people. I somehow doubt that it will achieve mass market success.

http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/platypus/review.html?sid=6163349