Rebuilding the PS1 Hidden Gems Guide
Rebuilding the PS1 Hidden Gems Guide
So my Hidden Gems guides are still one of my most popular sets of posts, but I know they could use a revamp and have more original content, relying less on review quotes/excerpts.
I'm hoping to go the route of what we did with the semi-recent Master System gems. We had a handful of us that each contributed a few game summaries until we had a pretty full lineup.
You can find that piece here: http://www.racketboy.com/retro/the-best ... idden-gems
Since we already have an existing structure, you can choose any game that's already listed (either featured with a writeup/screenshot already, one from the honorable mentions, or one that you feel was missed altogether. Here's the link to the existing post:
http://www.racketboy.com/retro/best-und ... on-ps1-psx
I'm shooting for 3 or 4 paragraphs for each featured game. I think the key is to share what gives the game its personality and sets it apart from its peers. Leading off with a brief background is ok, but don’t get too Wikipedia-ish.
I already have somebody that's called dibs on Slap Happy Rhythm Busters and Panzer Bandit. I'll probably take on a few 2D shooters to start, so maybe avoid those unless you feel really passionate about that.
Anybody interested in pitching in?
Update:
We have community contributions of the following game write-ups:
* Bloody Roar 2 [kinda short so far/could use more help]
* Bushido Blade/Bushido Blade 2
* Cyberbots – Full Metal Madness
* Evil Zone
* Gunners Heaven/Rapid Reload
* Herc’s Adventures
* Intelligent Qube [kinda short so far/could use more help]
* IS: Internal Section [kinda short so far/could use more help]
* Klonoa
* MDK
* Omega Boost
* Philosoma
* Rival Schools – United by Fate
* Shadow Tower
* Silent Bomber
* Skullmonkeys
* Slap Happy Rhythm Busters
* Strider 2
* Threads of Fate [kinda short so far/could use more help]
I'm hoping to go the route of what we did with the semi-recent Master System gems. We had a handful of us that each contributed a few game summaries until we had a pretty full lineup.
You can find that piece here: http://www.racketboy.com/retro/the-best ... idden-gems
Since we already have an existing structure, you can choose any game that's already listed (either featured with a writeup/screenshot already, one from the honorable mentions, or one that you feel was missed altogether. Here's the link to the existing post:
http://www.racketboy.com/retro/best-und ... on-ps1-psx
I'm shooting for 3 or 4 paragraphs for each featured game. I think the key is to share what gives the game its personality and sets it apart from its peers. Leading off with a brief background is ok, but don’t get too Wikipedia-ish.
I already have somebody that's called dibs on Slap Happy Rhythm Busters and Panzer Bandit. I'll probably take on a few 2D shooters to start, so maybe avoid those unless you feel really passionate about that.
Anybody interested in pitching in?
Update:
We have community contributions of the following game write-ups:
* Bloody Roar 2 [kinda short so far/could use more help]
* Bushido Blade/Bushido Blade 2
* Cyberbots – Full Metal Madness
* Evil Zone
* Gunners Heaven/Rapid Reload
* Herc’s Adventures
* Intelligent Qube [kinda short so far/could use more help]
* IS: Internal Section [kinda short so far/could use more help]
* Klonoa
* MDK
* Omega Boost
* Philosoma
* Rival Schools – United by Fate
* Shadow Tower
* Silent Bomber
* Skullmonkeys
* Slap Happy Rhythm Busters
* Strider 2
* Threads of Fate [kinda short so far/could use more help]
Support Racketboy on Patreon
Follow Racketboy on Social: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Subscribe to Email Newsletter (Blog / Guide Updates Every Week or Two)
Follow Racketboy on Social: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Subscribe to Email Newsletter (Blog / Guide Updates Every Week or Two)
- prfsnl_gmr
- Next-Gen
- Posts: 12198
- Joined: Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:26 pm
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Re: Rebuilding the PS1 Hidden Gems Guide
I am happy to help.
I could write something on Silent Bomber since I beat that game not too long ago. It’s not listed in either best RPGs or Hidden Gems, but I could also write something on Shadow Tower. Everyone hates that game on release, but it’s actually a really solid ARPG that established some of the mechanics for the Souls series.
I could write something on Silent Bomber since I beat that game not too long ago. It’s not listed in either best RPGs or Hidden Gems, but I could also write something on Shadow Tower. Everyone hates that game on release, but it’s actually a really solid ARPG that established some of the mechanics for the Souls series.
Re: Rebuilding the PS1 Hidden Gems Guide
prfsnl_gmr wrote:I am happy to help.
I could write something on Silent Bomber since I beat that game not too long ago. It’s not listed in either best RPGs or Hidden Gems, but I could also write something on Shadow Tower. Everyone hates that game on release, but it’s actually a really solid ARPG that established some of the mechanics for the Souls series.
Perfect! Should I start a Google Doc for us to throw things on or do you just prefer email?
Support Racketboy on Patreon
Follow Racketboy on Social: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Subscribe to Email Newsletter (Blog / Guide Updates Every Week or Two)
Follow Racketboy on Social: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Subscribe to Email Newsletter (Blog / Guide Updates Every Week or Two)
-
- Next-Gen
- Posts: 8775
- Joined: Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:10 pm
- Location: London, UK.
Re: Rebuilding the PS1 Hidden Gems Guide
Whilst I'm positive I could come up with some suggestions for games to include, unfortunately my experience with the PS1 library is really limited so I don't think I'd be much help actually writing the article
Re: Rebuilding the PS1 Hidden Gems Guide
alienjesus wrote:Whilst I'm positive I could come up with some suggestions for games to include, unfortunately my experience with the PS1 library is really limited so I don't think I'd be much help actually writing the article
OK -- if there's ones that don't currently have a full feature with a screenshot on the existing guide that you think really should be featured, feel free to mark a short case for it
Support Racketboy on Patreon
Follow Racketboy on Social: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Subscribe to Email Newsletter (Blog / Guide Updates Every Week or Two)
Follow Racketboy on Social: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Subscribe to Email Newsletter (Blog / Guide Updates Every Week or Two)
- prfsnl_gmr
- Next-Gen
- Posts: 12198
- Joined: Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:26 pm
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Re: Rebuilding the PS1 Hidden Gems Guide
racketboy wrote:prfsnl_gmr wrote:I am happy to help.
I could write something on Silent Bomber since I beat that game not too long ago. It’s not listed in either best RPGs or Hidden Gems, but I could also write something on Shadow Tower. Everyone hates that game on release, but it’s actually a really solid ARPG that established some of the mechanics for the Souls series.
Perfect! Should I start a Google Doc for us to throw things on or do you just prefer email?
I can just send you something in an email.
Re: Rebuilding the PS1 Hidden Gems Guide
I made a list of all the PS1 import games on the North American PS3 PSN a little while ago. Several of them are already in the hidden gems article but feel free to reference it for ideas. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing Sadly I have not purchased any yet so I probably wouldn't be a good choice to write a review.
- prfsnl_gmr
- Next-Gen
- Posts: 12198
- Joined: Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:26 pm
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Re: Rebuilding the PS1 Hidden Gems Guide
I just sent some reviews via PM! I hope that they’re helpful, and I’m happy to write a few more if you’d like.
Re: Rebuilding the PS1 Hidden Gems Guide
Awesome -- thanks!
It's nice to have the ball rolling on this!
I'm always up for more if you are!
It's nice to have the ball rolling on this!
I'm always up for more if you are!
Support Racketboy on Patreon
Follow Racketboy on Social: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Subscribe to Email Newsletter (Blog / Guide Updates Every Week or Two)
Follow Racketboy on Social: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Subscribe to Email Newsletter (Blog / Guide Updates Every Week or Two)
Re: Rebuilding the PS1 Hidden Gems Guide
bmoc wrote:I made a list of all the PS1 import games on the North American PS3 PSN a little while ago. Several of them are already in the hidden gems article but feel free to reference it for ideas. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing Sadly I have not purchased any yet so I probably wouldn't be a good choice to write a review.
Everything is helpful -- thanks for sharing!
Support Racketboy on Patreon
Follow Racketboy on Social: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Subscribe to Email Newsletter (Blog / Guide Updates Every Week or Two)
Follow Racketboy on Social: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Subscribe to Email Newsletter (Blog / Guide Updates Every Week or Two)