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RSS Feeds15 Games That Were Considerably Better Than Expected
(GameSpot DS News)

 
 

23 may 2018 00:25:03

 
15 Games That Were Considerably Better Than Expected
(GameSpot DS News)
 


Against All OddsNot all games receive positive fanfare upon their announcement or in the lead up to release. Heavy skepticism can follow a game for one reason or another. Sometimes it occurs due to a game being a drastic shift from past entries of a long-established franchise. Other times it`s a prolonged development cycle that colors our expectations, typically resulting in cynicism or apathy.While there are games that ultimately fall in line with our worst expectations, there are plenty that manage to defy the odds. Everyone loves a good underdog success story, so we`ve compiled 15 of the most amazing games that defied widely held skepticisms and turned out to be great after all.What are some of your favorite games that defied expectations? Let us know in the comments below. Otherwise, be sure to keep up on our upcoming E3 2018 coverage. With all the successes you read about here, be sure to keep an open mind to whatever this year`s big show might have in store. You can get up to speed on the big press conferences through our E3 2018 schedule. DMC: Devil May CryWhen Ninja Theory`s Devil May Cry reboot DmC: Devil May Cry was first revealed in 2010, people were understandably skeptical. It drastically redesigned the look of the frontman Dante, ditching the brash demon hunter`s silver hair and red-leather in favor of a modern look and angsty demeanor.The change in art direction was instantly polarizing, resulting in a devout group of hardcore fans boycotting the game before it even released. Others worried the combat system wouldn`t hold up to the high standard of quality set by past entries; Ninja Theory perceived lack of experience being the main culprit. While an early demo helped reassure some fans, expectations nevertheless remained low for others.However, when DmC eventually released in January 2013, the game was welcomed with positive critical reception and solid sales. At the time GameSpot gave the game an 8/10, and said: `DmC pulls off that unlikely ...


 
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