In 2007,PlatinumGamesrose from the ashes of Capcom’s Clover Studio, and the developer has dedicated the best part of 15 years to crafting fast-paced action games. While their releases have traditionally struggled commercially,PlatinumGames' resume is filled with highly-regarded projects, particularly when it comes to in-house IPs.
In 2022, PlatinumGames published three titles:Sol Cresta,Babylon’s Fall, andBayonetta 3. The company has certainly delivered quantity in recent months, but has that come at the cost of quality? Since 2007, the Japanese developer has released 18 projects, but which titles rank asPlatinumGames' best games?
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18Babylon’s Fall
PlatinumGames' licensed-era tends to be regarded as the developer’s dark years, but none of those releasesfailed as spectacularly asBabylon’s Fall. A live-service action RPG that casts players as a Sentinel climbing a large tower,Babylon’s Fallis a slog consisting of bland environments filled with enemies who are not interesting enough to justify their repetitive nature.
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Even in terms of combat,Babylon’s Fallis among Platinum’s weaker attempts and lacks the depth to carry a gameplay loop that should theoretically keep someone engaged for weeks on end. The 2022 game had such a disastrous launch that its servers will shut down towards the end of February 2023, less than a year afterBabylon’s Fall’s debut.
17Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants In Manhattan
From the very first one on the NES to this 2016 release, there have been a lot of badTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesgames. On paper,Mutants in Manhattansounded promising, and the thought of PlatinumGames making a classic co-op brawler with their action prowess had fans excited.
Unfortunately, the final product felt rushed out the door, which is why so many licensed-based games tend to perform so badly. Poorly rehashing various mechanics from other releases by PlatinumGames,Mutants in Manhattanis messy, shallow, and painfully repetitive.
16The Legend Of Korra
Released in 2014,The Legend of Korrais slightly better thanMutants in Manhattan. The game’s combat actually feels good, while its visuals echo the show nicely. However, the environments lack detail, giving away the game’s budget roots.
Everything, from said environments to what players actually do in them, feels copy-and-pasted from a template.The Legend of Korrais far from the worst game out there, but it is not all that fun either.
15Anarchy Reigns
Anarchy Reignsis actually a pseudo-sequel toMadWorld, PlatinumGames' first-ever project. Despite its ties to the 2009 Wii title,Anarchy Reignsis a widely different beast that is structured almost like a multiplayer shooter, but one focusing on giant brawling matches.
Anarchy Reignskind of preceded the character multiplayer genre that games likeOverwatchhave dominated in recent years. While interesting, this game needed more time in the oven, especially in relation to its story content. By this point, PlatinumGames had specialized in single-player content, andAnarchy Reignscame across as an unnecessary shift away from the developer’s strengths.
14Star Fox Zero/Guard
PlatinumGames has made some underwhelming licensed-based properties. Out of all of them,Star Fox Zeroand its pack-in spin-off,Guard, might have been the most disappointing.
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At face value,Star Fox Zeroseems like a decent modern update ofStar Fox 64. The game looks good, especially for the Wii U. However, the game’s positives are undermined by its gyroscopic controls, perhaps one of the most polarizing design choices of the 2010s.
13Infinite Space
A tactical RPG made for the Nintendo DS,Infinite Spaceis one of PlatinumGames' most obscure releases. Instead of soldiers, players commanded a fleet of ships in space.Infinite Spaceis quite good, even if its story is rather bare-bones for an epic space opera like this. On top of that, controlling said ships proved a bit less exciting than a squad of heroes.
Nevertheless, this is a respectable title that tackles a different genre from Platinum’s usual fare. While not a must-play RPG,Infinite Spaceis a net positive for the DS’s library.
12Sol Cresta
Released in February 2022,Sol Crestadid not make much of a splash, a side effect of shmups not being that popular in this day and age. Reviving theTerra Crestafranchise that started in 1985 but had laid dormant since 1997,Sol Crestais ripped right out of classic shoot ‘em ups. Consequently, the game is hard-as-nails and does not go out of its way to ease players in.
Sol Crestais an acquired taste that is difficult to recommend tonon-shmup fans as it is not a great entry point into the genre. That said, people who like these types of games should check this release out.
11World Of Demons
An iOS game,World of Demonsadapts PlatinumGames’ trademark hack and slash combat for mobile devices, and the transition is mostly smooth. Visually, the game looks fantastic and will likely conjure up memories ofOkamiin veteran fans of the developer.
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More importantly,World of Demonsplays well too, offering fast-paced action that lives up to Platinum’s high standards. If someone has an Apple Arcade subscription, they should giveWorld of Demonsa try.
10The Wonderful 101
The Wonderful 101tried to do something unique with the Wii U’s touchpad. Stepping into the shoes of aPower Rangers-type team, players control citizens in order to form weapons.
This concept translated to quite a cool aesthetic, but this same innovation also holdsThe Wonderful 101back from true greatness. That is to say, the Wii U’s controller made inputs hard to predict.
The Wonderful 101 Remasteredbrought the game to PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Amazon Luna. This version obviously drops the gamepad functionality, and this change comes with both positives and negatives.
9MadWorld
MadWorldis a Wii exclusivethat is basically a game show, with the premise being set up similarly to a battle royale. Players are trapped in an endless sea of contestants all fighting for their lives.
Performing tricky finishers will result in higher scores, thus assuring freedom. It’s all presented in a stylized manga, black and white aesthetic, which helps with said violence.MadWorldis one slick package that is held back a little by motion controls. Still, as PlatinumGames' debut effort, this game was a fantastic showcase of the developer’s talent.
