10. Red Steel 2
In what was supposed to be the Wiis killer app for hardcore gamers, Red Steel's failure seemed to prove all of the Nintendo naysayers right. Releasing with poor controls and clunky gameplay, the original seemed to signal the demise of mature third party titles on a console that had come under fire for pandering too much to the casual market. But then Red Steel 2, after careful and worthwhile time spent in development, released to set the record straight. Attempting to solve all the problems of the original, this sequel not only addressed all of the previous games shotcomings but found its own unique voice and a distinct personality that allowed it to stand out as one of the biggest and best must have Nintendo Wii titles. With RS 2, Nintendo finally had a crowning achievement that proved real games could be made for the console, and that the Wii could provide epic and exhilarating experiences that wouldnt be found anywhere else on the market.
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Josh has over 11 years of experience as a published writer, having worked nine of those years as a full-time content producer at WhatCulture. In that period he has created hundreds of articles, videos and podcast episodes for multiple WhatCulture channels, specialising in gaming, horror and film & TV. He now primarily works as a senior content producer and presenter on WhatCulture Gaming where he co-hosts the WhatCulture Gaming Podcast, a top 3 UK most listened to gaming podcast that he co-created in 2018. Over the years he has reviewed several high-profile gaming releases, covered industry events with on-site reporting, opined on breaking news, and even kicked off his interviewing career by chatting to childhood hero, Tommy Wiseau.
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