5 games we’d like to see from GOG’s Dreamlist

Niche Gamer Dreamlist

GOG (Good Old Games) recently announced their new “Dreamlist” initiative, a website where fans can vote and advocate for their favorite games to be picked up by the company in the interest of preservation.

While GOG has been known for years for its DRM-free releases and commitment to bringing older games back to life, the company has really been pitching its ideals of game preservation to its audience. The company already has a few success stories to brag about such as Alpha Protocol which had been delisted from the Steam store for years but was finally brought back thanks to GOG.

So which games would we like to see brought back? Glad you asked (or at least by clicking I’m implying you asked).

Black & White 2

Chosen by: Brandon Lyttle

Black & White 2

To be honest, I had no idea Black & White 2 was already in the top 3 of the new Dreamlist program. It just goes to show that I have good taste.

Black & White 2 is the 2005 sequel to Lionhead Studios breakout success Black & White and while the company ended up becoming better known for the Fable franchise, this godly city builder clearly still has some devoted fans.

Players take on the role of a god of adaptable morality, choosing to be good or evil while raising a bestial avatar which evolves to reflect your alignment. Your civilization will also reflect your alignment as you prioritize their well-being… or don’t.

Silent Hill 2 & 3

Chosen by: Fingal Belmont

Silent Hill 2

Silent Hill 2 may have gotten a remake last year, but some fans will always still love the original. For good reason, it’s the nature of remakes and remasters to inevitably change some things, and while we can hope that these changes will be as faithful as possible, some businesses can’t help but try and chase the ephemeral “modern audience“.

In this case Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 3 are both prime candidates for preservation.

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

Chosen by: Augusto A.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance

For what it’s worth, this one did get a rerelease in 2016 for PS3, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The Steam version has been delisted which means when Sony and Microsoft slack on their backwards compatibility (which they will), this game will be lost again, making it a fine choice for GOG’s preservation.

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is a co-op top-down action game where players can pick from a wide cast of Marvel heroes, not just the ones popularized by the MCU and started off the Ultimate Alliance series of games.

Blur

Chosen by: Matt Kowalski

Blur

Blur from 2010 blends kart racers and more simulation-oriented racing games together by having realistic cars alongside arcade-style power ups.

The end result is effectively Mario Kart without the whimsical characters and instead an attempt to reach out to fans of ForzaNeed For Speed, and similar franchises.

Bizarre Creations the developer of Blur was shut down by Activision while Blur 2 was in development.

Oni

Chosen by: Jonathan White

Oni

Released in 2001 by Bungie West, Oni was a third person action game set in an anime-inspired future. Players take on the role of Konoko, a member of the Tech Crimes Task Force.

Oni really exemplifies the way the west tried to capture anime’s popularity in the late 90s and early 2000s. Sexy characters, sci-fi action, and spiky colorful hair. This game is still fondly remembered by fans and has a surprising amount of votes on Dreamlist (19,000 at the time of writing).

You can vote for your own favorite titles on GOG’s new Dreamlist site here.

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A basement-dwelling ogre, Brandon's a fan of indie games and slice of life anime. Has too many games and not enough time.


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