20 More Cult Classics Trapped On Old Consoles

One of the most eye-catching games on this list, The Saboteur is another gem that has unfortunately been resigned to the consoles of old, but fondly remembered by those that played it when it released in 2009. 

Developed by Pandemic Studios, the game is most famous for its interesting use of colour, but is also notable for its depiction of Nazi-occupied Paris and its excellent gameplay. As a saboteur, protagonist Sean Devlin is tasked with gradually chipping away at enemy control points in order to reclaim Paris from Nazi control. As you liberate areas, they gradually go from oppressive black and white (and red when encountering Nazi symbols) to their natural colours, reflecting the changing mood of the people as they are inspired by the acts of sabotage and defiance against the Nazi occupiers. 

This unique approach to visual design helped the game stand out upon its release, and has contributed to a growing appraisal of the game in subsequent years as its uniqueness has only become more apparent. The Saboteur is also notable for tackling WWII in a different way to many other games focused on the subject, honing in on the civilians affected by occupation instead of soldiers battling the Nazis on the frontline. 

It gave players a refreshingly different take on the war, and this alongside a less well-trodden setting of Paris has contributed to a fond view of the game in the years since its release. The Saboteur is sadly only available on Xbox 360 or PS3 though, a travesty considering its handling of war is something that we don’t see enough of in gaming.