konami It gets a bad rap these days, but there was a time when seeing the logo pop up when you started a game meant a great, polished experience. The series detailed below proves this. Konami's games had variety, passion, and were often innovative within the medium.
Some of these series are hard to access on modern hardware these days, but Konami was gracious enough to release at least some of them. Which franchise is the best depends on personal preference, but there's no denying the great gameplay in each franchise.
We indicate how many games there are in each series, but only distinguish between spinoffs when it is clear that they are a spinoff. Some older franchises do not number their titles or stop numbering them after a few entries.
7 Ender's Zone
Story-focused futuristic mech combat
Because there are only two games and one spinoff. Realm of Ender Only the highest spot on the list is eligible. The beauty of both entries is that they are tight action games where players control machines in a futuristic environment.
Both the debut and the sequel are extremely short, but that just means there's no padding. sequel, 2nd runnerIt makes particularly good use of mechanics to make every mission feel different.
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Realm of Ender
It famously came out with a demo.
Metal Gear Solid 2
Some people have played more games than they bought.
6 deadly executioner
Light-Gun series evolved using motion detection technology
- platform: Arcade, SNES, Genesis, Sega CD, PlayStation
- released: 1992
- developer: Konami
- genre: Light Gun Shooter
Lightgun games aren't as exciting as they used to be, but they used to be easy to line up at arcades. deadly executioner The graphics used digitized sprites to take players into an urban environment as they eliminated ruthless criminals.
The console version had a special peripheral that looked like a small revolver. As the series developed, Konami police 911We cleverly added motion detection so that the player's movements are reflected in the game. These days, VR and games don't really impress me. super hotBut it was a neat gimmick at the time it was released and it worked well.
5 contra
The most iconic side-scrolling shooting game
It's hard to go wrong in 2D. contra. The debut work also has a simple yet irresistible charm. But franchises lose credibility once they add dimensions. PS1 contra The game is notoriously clunky, though. broken soldier The PS2 version is a shining example of updating a classic genre for a new generation.
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All Contra Games, Rankings
There have been many great Contra games made over the years. Here's a look at them all, ranked by rank.
Intense side-scrolling action will give players countless game overs. But it's this struggle and trial and error that makes the best games. contra A very attractive game. The only thing this game hasn't had over the years is a tried and true AAA game.
4 dance dance revolution
Innovative Rythmn gaming peripherals before Guitar Hero
Before Harmonix came along guitar hero Revolutionizing rhythm games, Konami revolutionized the genre with games like beatmania, guitar freakand dance dance revolution.
The latter in particular has become a phenomenon in itself. The cabinets had a commanding presence in every arcade they sat in, and people gathered around the machines to watch their owners operate them.
The home console version also had peripherals in addition to regular controller support. one can see just dance As a successor, there's nothing better than dancing on your trademark boards.
3 castlevania
Evolution from action game to metroidvania genre innovation
castlevania It started its life on the NES as a very difficult side-scrolling action game. sequel, Simon's QuestWhile it added more elements of an adventure game into the mix, the next two games returned to a more streamlined approach.
Although it is impossible to go through all the titles in the series, Symphony of the Night It deserves special praise for its inclusion of RPG elements and interconnected maps reminiscent of RPG elements. metroid. Although it did not receive the same luck and praise as in the 3D era, lord of shadows The 2010 game remains a good memory. Try playing a classic today. Castlevania Collection The simple gameplay along with the art design shows just how old it has aged.
2 silent hill
It revolutionized the survival horror genre.
silent hill The original PlayStation already set itself apart from the competition with full 3D graphics. Silent Hill 2 It opened up possibilities for video game storytelling. The third game completes the trilogy, but the franchise isn't over yet.
later items Silent Hill 3 It's less reliable, but still has some interesting additions. broken memories On the Wii, a conversation with a therapist changes parts of the game. Silent Hills, Famously Canceled Collaborations metal gear Creator Hideo Kojima and director Guillermo del Toro have shown promise in reviving the series' reputation, but gamers may never know if it got the shot in the arm it needed.
Every game has changed the formula in some way.
metal gear Didn't it start in 1998? metal gear solidBut that third game is what many remember fondly as the introduction to a series that would go in very different directions. Metal Gear Solid 2 It tells a haunting story about the coming digital age while perfecting its stealth mechanics.
From there, each subsequent entry did something slightly different with the genre, giving gamers none of what they expected, but generally leaving them satisfied. Since 2015 phantom painIt's hard to know if the series will ever regain its former glory. Series creator Hideo Kojima established his own studio. death stranding. But what fans have now is one of the best runs of any video game franchise.
