Snowboard Kids / Snowboard Kids 2 (N64) - Probably two of my favorite games all-time! There is just something about these two games (especially SBK2) that just keeps me hooked. These are racing games with items a la Mario Kart, but in order to get items you have to have some money when you reach an item box, which you get by performing tricks. They are simple games, but really fun! And the story sequences in SBK2 make me chuckle. Music is really good as well, fits the games perfectly. I prefer these x10986111547 times over Mario Kart 64 or Diddy Kong Racing, especially when playing with friends!
Mystical Ninja: Starring Goemon (N64) - Probably one of the most hilarious games out there. This is an adventure game, think Mario 64 and Zeda, but much more humorous. There is good action all around, lots of exploring, and you can use 4 different NINJAS, plus you get to fight in a giant robot with ROLLER SKATES! Really, it doesn't get much better than that. Music is awesome, graphics too, and the dialogue, oh the dialogue, you have to play it yourself to understand =P
Iggy's Recking Balls (N64) - Yes, that is the title. Another racing game, but VERY different from anything you have probably ever seen. You basically control "heads" that bounce around an arena, and you have to cleverly use your grappling hook, boost and other skills to climb to the goal. Really, really fun game when playing with friends!
Feel the Magic / The Rub Rabits (DS) - Bahahahah, simply hilarious. Really fun mini games here. Really, play this if you haven't. You will not regret it.
Tiny Toons All-Stars (Sega Genesis) - Don't look at me like that, I really liked (and still do!) this game! It's a collection of some sports where you get to use your favorite Tiny Toons! There is basketball, soccer, bowling and some other games. In basketball and soccer you pick your team from the pool of toons, and each has their own unique "power" you can activate during the game to help you score. It could be mostly nostalgia, but it's a fun game!
Riviera: The Promised Land (GBA/PSP) - Maybe not THAT unknown, but this RPG deserves more love. It has awesome graphics for a GBA game (there is also a PSP remake, but it's mostly a port of the GBA one), and incredible music. It's different from other RPGs in that you can only bring up to FOUR items (this includes weapons) into battle, and those four are all shared between all three party members! This adds a really different strategic element to the game, since some characters handle some weapons better than others. Of course, because of this, battles tend to be quick, which is great for a portable. The storyline is really good to, with plenty of plot twists to keep you interested.
Brave Fencer Musashi (PS1) - An action/rpg game, with incredible dialogue and voice acting. RPG elements elements are great, with tons of baddies to beat up with your two swords. Awesome level design as well. One of my favorite games! Again maybe not that unknown, but also deserves more love =)
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Disgaea series are also pretty strange, really fun games.
Any good ds fighting games that you would recommend Smogon?
Bleach: Dark Souls. Even if you don't watch Bleach, this is the best fighting game on the DS. Really. And it's a really good one too.