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ITT: video Games so good that no future Games in the genre were ever made

Or nothing notable was made similar F Zero GX (copied so...
Mind-boggling Parlor Azn
  07/14/25
Why is the GOP protecting pedophiles? https://x.com/juddl...
Nubile pearly wrinkle
  07/15/25
Phantom Dust
Misunderstood Forum Lettuce
  07/14/25
X-com
Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake
  07/14/25
that's a good one too
Mind-boggling Parlor Azn
  07/14/25
wtf. There are tons of xcom-likes.
Histrionic boiling water
  07/14/25
name one.
Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake
  07/14/25
https://www.polygon.com/what-to-play/24170442/best-games-lik...
Histrionic boiling water
  07/14/25
none of these games combine turn-based tactical combat with ...
Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake
  07/14/25
Starfox
Poppy Racy Native Party Of The First Part
  07/14/25
there have been plenty of other 1st person rail shooters
Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake
  07/14/25
None that took place in space with anthromorphic pilots sass...
Poppy Racy Native Party Of The First Part
  07/14/25
E.T. for the Atari 2600
Lake mad cow disease
  07/14/25
a Triumph
Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake
  07/14/25
...
trip iridescent idea he suggested resort
  07/14/25
Myst
ebony station dragon
  07/14/25
leisure suit larry
federal hyperactive address
  07/14/25
there have been many more graphic adventure games.
Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake
  07/14/25
Planescape: Torment
Avocado Twisted Home
  07/14/25
Have not played Disco Elysium but isnt that the 'evolution' ...
Mustard death wish
  07/14/25
Mario Party. Super smash bros.
Marvelous state dog poop
  07/14/25
Sony made their own Super Smash Bros: https://en.wikipedi...
brilliant sound barrier
  07/14/25
Not Notable.
Marvelous state dog poop
  07/14/25
Eat shit
brilliant sound barrier
  07/14/25
Check again, hoss.
Marvelous state dog poop
  07/14/25
Mirror’s Edge (Though there seem to be some recent cop...
Carmine stock car theatre
  07/14/25
...
Yellow Beady-eyed Travel Guidebook Parlour
  07/14/25
Dr. mario shits on tetris you gopnik pos
Passionate House Mediation
  07/15/25
Dr Mario is my favorite of this genre
Mind-boggling Parlor Azn
  07/15/25
Dr Mario is insanely dumbed down and so has no notable compe...
Carmine stock car theatre
  07/20/25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NplRR0wikHg dr mario has...
Passionate House Mediation
  07/20/25
These guys don’t even have to finger roll like top Tet...
Carmine stock car theatre
  07/20/25
Pong
Internet-worthy Whorehouse
  07/14/25
Depression Quest
trip iridescent idea he suggested resort
  07/14/25
Starcraft Brood War solved RTS. Blizzard cashed in on a mon...
Thriller Pale Base
  07/14/25
Did Brood War do anything that SCII didn’t do better? ...
Marvelous state dog poop
  07/14/25
lmfao SC2 is complete garbage compared to BW
Cowardly menage
  07/15/25
Pretty certain even the koreans still play BW over SC2
Thriller Pale Base
  07/21/25
Shadow of the Colossus Disco Elysium Subnautica
Lake mad cow disease
  07/15/25
Isn't Super Monkey Ball the same Game as Marble Madness. You...
Exhilarant Crawly Jew
  07/15/25
It's different. Camera angle, goals etc.
Mind-boggling Parlor Azn
  07/15/25
Just because it's 3d and has cameras unlike a 2d game it doe...
Exhilarant Crawly Jew
  07/15/25
It's a different Game Guys can we get a tie breaker opini...
Mind-boggling Parlor Azn
  07/15/25
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kororinpa There was also th...
Exhilarant Crawly Jew
  07/15/25
Still different IMO In that game it's a game of labyrinth...
Mind-boggling Parlor Azn
  07/15/25
You're a Joke.
Exhilarant Crawly Jew
  07/15/25
No
Mind-boggling Parlor Azn
  07/15/25
indie tranny shooters
transparent anal pisswyrm electric furnace
  07/15/25
rocket league there are a fair number of super shitty mob...
Excitant gas station
  07/15/25
Thief. They should have stopped at Thief II, those two games...
Charcoal indian lodge legend
  07/15/25
Have you played the SS2 remake? I was hopeful but now see t...
Seedy Godawful Foreskin Main People
  07/15/25


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Date: July 14th, 2025 10:14 AM
Author: Mind-boggling Parlor Azn

Or nothing notable was made similar

F Zero GX (copied some but never surpassed)

Joust

Centipede

Arkanoid

Marble Madness (unreal that no one even tried to do this genre again)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49099915)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 10:06 AM
Author: Nubile pearly wrinkle

Why is the GOP protecting pedophiles?

https://x.com/juddlegum/status/1945115439995998711?s=46

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102566)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 10:19 AM
Author: Misunderstood Forum Lettuce

Phantom Dust

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49099924)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 10:26 AM
Author: Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake

X-com

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49099932)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 1:15 PM
Author: Mind-boggling Parlor Azn

that's a good one too

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100359)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 1:32 PM
Author: Histrionic boiling water

wtf. There are tons of xcom-likes.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100397)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 1:34 PM
Author: Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake

name one.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100403)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 1:35 PM
Author: Histrionic boiling water

https://www.polygon.com/what-to-play/24170442/best-games-like-xcom-turn-based-tactics

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100405)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 1:38 PM
Author: Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake

none of these games combine turn-based tactical combat with full strategic campaign modes.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100418)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 10:47 AM
Author: Poppy Racy Native Party Of The First Part

Starfox

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49099969)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 11:14 AM
Author: Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake

there have been plenty of other 1st person rail shooters

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100037)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 4:01 PM
Author: Poppy Racy Native Party Of The First Part

None that took place in space with anthromorphic pilots sassing you

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100840)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 11:18 AM
Author: Lake mad cow disease

E.T. for the Atari 2600

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100043)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 11:22 AM
Author: Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake

a Triumph

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100051)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 8:56 PM
Author: trip iridescent idea he suggested resort



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49101642)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 1:18 PM
Author: ebony station dragon

Myst

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100366)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 1:22 PM
Author: federal hyperactive address

leisure suit larry

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100374)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 1:27 PM
Author: Galvanic Flesh Codepig Corn Cake

there have been many more graphic adventure games.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100384)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 1:33 PM
Author: Avocado Twisted Home

Planescape: Torment

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100400)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 1:37 PM
Author: Mustard death wish

Have not played Disco Elysium but isnt that the 'evolution' of Planescape Torment. There was also "Tides of Numenara" which apparently wasn't good

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100411)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 1:43 PM
Author: Marvelous state dog poop

Mario Party.

Super smash bros.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49100425)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 8:31 PM
Author: brilliant sound barrier

Sony made their own Super Smash Bros:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_All-Stars_Battle_Royale

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49101588)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 8:44 PM
Author: Marvelous state dog poop

Not Notable.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49101619)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 8:51 PM
Author: brilliant sound barrier

Eat shit

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49101627)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 8:52 PM
Author: Marvelous state dog poop

Check again, hoss.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49101630)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 8:33 PM
Author: Carmine stock car theatre

Mirror’s Edge (Though there seem to be some recent copycats but with zombies that I’ve never looked into?)

Portal

Tetris (despite dumb Dr. Mario-esque attempts to copy it)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49101595)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 8:34 PM
Author: Yellow Beady-eyed Travel Guidebook Parlour



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49101598)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 2:15 AM
Author: Passionate House Mediation

Dr. mario shits on tetris you gopnik pos

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102132)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:01 AM
Author: Mind-boggling Parlor Azn

Dr Mario is my favorite of this genre

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102369)



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Date: July 20th, 2025 9:33 PM
Author: Carmine stock car theatre

Dr Mario is insanely dumbed down and so has no notable competitive following

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49117622)



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Date: July 20th, 2025 11:29 PM
Author: Passionate House Mediation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NplRR0wikHg

dr mario has so many more ways of clearing, tetris is just drop shit vertically, in dr mario you can clear viruses horizontally and from below, all kinds of advanced strats



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49117927)



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Date: July 20th, 2025 11:36 PM
Author: Carmine stock car theatre

These guys don’t even have to finger roll like top Tetris pros. Weak controller game.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49117933)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 8:42 PM
Author: Internet-worthy Whorehouse

Pong

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49101616)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 8:56 PM
Author: trip iridescent idea he suggested resort

Depression Quest

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49101643)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 8:58 PM
Author: Thriller Pale Base

Starcraft Brood War solved RTS. Blizzard cashed in on a money grab trilogy sequel but the genre was effectively perfected with BW

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49101647)



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Date: July 14th, 2025 9:09 PM
Author: Marvelous state dog poop

Did Brood War do anything that SCII didn’t do better? Also, arcade mode (desert strike, tower defense) on SCII is legendary.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49101663)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 1:47 AM
Author: Cowardly menage

lmfao SC2 is complete garbage compared to BW

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102112)



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Date: July 21st, 2025 12:31 PM
Author: Thriller Pale Base

Pretty certain even the koreans still play BW over SC2

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49118824)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:03 AM
Author: Lake mad cow disease

Shadow of the Colossus

Disco Elysium

Subnautica

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102371)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:05 AM
Author: Exhilarant Crawly Jew

Isn't Super Monkey Ball the same Game as Marble Madness. You roll a ball around ffs.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102376)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:12 AM
Author: Mind-boggling Parlor Azn

It's different. Camera angle, goals etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102400)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:16 AM
Author: Exhilarant Crawly Jew

Just because it's 3d and has cameras unlike a 2d game it doesnt make it not the Same Genre imo.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102413)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:21 AM
Author: Mind-boggling Parlor Azn

It's a different Game

Guys can we get a tie breaker opinion here?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102424)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:26 AM
Author: Exhilarant Crawly Jew

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kororinpa

There was also this game which had the subtitle Marble Mania. Mania is the same thing as Madness imo.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102433)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:28 AM
Author: Mind-boggling Parlor Azn

Still different IMO

In that game it's a game of labyrinth where the player controls the floor angle not the character directly. iIrC monkey ball was like this too.

Marble madness had you actually control the marble itself

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102440)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:32 AM
Author: Exhilarant Crawly Jew

You're a Joke.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102446)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:32 AM
Author: Mind-boggling Parlor Azn

No

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102448)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:07 AM
Author: transparent anal pisswyrm electric furnace

indie tranny shooters

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102381)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:27 AM
Author: Excitant gas station

rocket league

there are a fair number of super shitty mobile "clones" but nobody has really attempted to make a proper competitor

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102438)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 9:33 AM
Author: Charcoal indian lodge legend

Thief. They should have stopped at Thief II, those two games were perfection, the best gaming I have ever done and ever will do. All else pales by comparison except for Systemshock I&II which were outstanding. Ok. Come at me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102450)



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Date: July 15th, 2025 10:05 AM
Author: Seedy Godawful Foreskin Main People

Have you played the SS2 remake? I was hopeful but now see that it’s not a complete revamp; it reuses largely the same assets as the original

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5750220&forum_id=2Reputation#49102564)