Nintendo Switch’s horror game library will soon be expanded again when the classic 2001 game White day: a labyrinth called school is making its way into the system with a remake in September. And with this category of lots of fun and scary titles to choose from, it’s a great time to be a horror and Nintendo fan.
Looking back at the Nintendo GameCube, it also had some great horror games, but sadly most have been forgotten after years of impressive titles that would redefine the gaming industry. But these hidden gems were some of the best games to be fondly remembered for trying something new and pushing the technology at the time.
10 Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem
Considered by many to not also be one of the best horror games on the GameCube, but one of the best titles released for the system, Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem was one of the most twisted adult story games. After her grandfather is brutally murdered, Alexandra Roivas tries to solve the mystery behind his murder.
While fans of this Nintendo console will fondly remember the game, it sadly became a cult classic due to its sluggish sales despite critical praise. In addition, the developer, Silicon Knights, closed its doors within 10 years of the game’s release after creating this and Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes.
9 bloodrayne
While gamers today may be familiar with the remaster of the original game for current consoles, bloodrayne began life on PS2, Xbox and GameCube in October 2002. Rayne, a half vampire, half human agent of the Brimstone Society, must stop supernatural forces and Nazis from taking over the world.
The game may have gotten sequels, comic books, and a movie, but it competed on this particular console at the time with games like Time splitters 2, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4and Mario party 4. In addition, the GameCube version was not as well received as it was on the PS2 and Xbox consoles, and it just fell short of beating the best action horror games from the previous generation of consoles.
8 Resident Evil 0
While the console had a lot of great ones Resident Evil spell, Resident Evil 0 was not as well received as the remake of the original title that came before it, but it did receive positive reviews for its time. The game eventually got an HD remake for the last generation of consoles, but with so many other games in the franchise available, it received mixed reviews because it had more entries to compare to.
But with such a strong title as the Resident Evil remake, it didn’t stand out as big as its predecessor, despite trying to give fans a fun prequel story to explore. Now easily accessible, it’s one Resident Evil game that fans might want to check out.
7 geist
While GameCube was not known to have many first-person shooter games, it did have some that were also among the best or more intriguing at the time. geist was one of them and saw the player be able to control Raimi, a ghost that uses its abilities to possess humans and traverse the area.
Upon its release, it received mixed reviews as it was hampered by its graphics and frame rate. And while it may not be remembered by many gamers of that generation of consoles, it was able to try and be an ambitious and original title that current FPS fans should discover. Unfortunately, it never became a historic FPS that defined the genre despite its ambitions.
6 second look
Released on multiple consoles in 2004, second look was an anticipated release for fans of Free Radical Design as this was both a new IP they made and a follow up to their first 2 hit Time Splitters spell. As John Vattic, he must try to rediscover his memories after ending up in a medical facility, while also learning how to use his newfound psychic powers.
The game received generally positive reviews upon release, but just couldn’t compete with the developer’s famed FPS franchise. Although the game was released on PC with less favorable reviews, those lucky enough to own the older system should try to find this underrated game.
5 Resident Evil Code: Veronica X
After Sega stopped producing consoles after the release of the Dreamcast, they and other companies ported and updated their games to the GameCube and other systems. One of these was Capcom’s Resident Evil Code: Veronicathe fourth game in the franchise featuring Claire, Chris Redfield’s sister, who tries to escape from an island prison amid a T-virus outbreak.
While the console saw ports from other older games in the franchise such as Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, Resident Evil Code: Veronica X did see some updates to the base game that made it a favorable version. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been ported or recreated for current consoles and is worth exploring for the fun gameplay that made it one of the best spin-off games in the franchise.
4 Disney’s The Haunted House
Despite some similarities to the ill-fated movie of the same name, the game was more inspired by the theme park ride. Playing as an author named Zeke, he takes a job in an abandoned mansion where he must try to free 999 ghosts trapped within its walls.
The action adventure game may not have been so favorable compared to Luigi’s Mansion, but this was seen by some as a fun game for both kids and adults. But with so many ghosts and ghouls to fight and secrets to discover, the game was a hidden gem for everyone to enjoy.
3 Legacy Of Kain: Blood Omen 2
A sequel to the PlayStation’s Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Blood Omen 2 was released on the PS2 and Xbox consoles in March 2002 before finally being ported to the GameCube later that same year. The sequel follows the story of Kain the vampire as he continues to try to build his army and rule the world.
While the action-horror game has received mixed reviews, it was one of the few on console where players can take control of a villain. As it could use magical and vampire powers against heroic humans and insidious vampires, it was definitely played for everyone’s dark fantasy and chaotic approach to gameplay.
2 Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds
When it comes to tie-in games, there have been plenty of bad examples over the years, and the early 2000s had several disappointing titles. But Buffy the Vampire Slayer broke the barrier when, during his 5th season, Chaos Bleeds was released to positive reviews and was seen as a potential candidate for one of the best tie-in games.
With several playable characters, villains from the series and a multiplayer mode, the game stood out as one of the best action games and also one of the best within the horror genre. Although it was given a comic book link, it was never ported or remastered, and was left that fans of the series may want to dig up and rediscover.
1 Chaser the reckoning
Based on the table game of the same name, Hunter: The Reckoning turned into a hack and slash game in which a group of four people made their way through a prison full of vampires and monsters. The game received critical acclaim upon release and the developer, High Voltage Software, was able to turn it into a trilogy to be released for other consoles.
The two sequels may not have been released on the GameCube, but the original is still a fun hack and slash multiplayer game for the console, even if not everyone remembers. Combining magical abilities and deadly weapons, there were plenty of fun mechanics for fans of the genre to enjoy.
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