Oldies But Goodies
Let’s take a look at some Canadian developed gems that have been around for five years or longer.
Dead Rising 2 (and 3, and 4)
Developed by: Capcom Vancouver. Location: Vancouver, BC
Dead Rising 2 really took the Dead Rising franchise and ran. Featuring a larger area, combo-weapons, and a far more enjoyable protagonist (sorry, Frank) – Dead Rising 2 is probably the best game in the franchise.
Mario Strikers Charged
Developed by: Next Level Games. Location: Vancouver, BC
The Wii entry in the Mario Strikers series, Mario Strikers Charged features the beloved Super Mario cast competing in a wild game of soccer. With any luck, maybe Next Level Games will get to work on a Switch version after Luigi’s Mansion 3 is released…
Max Payne 3
Developed by: Rockstar Games Vancouver. Location: Vancouver, BC.
The Die Hard of gaming and another franchise that desperately needs a sequel, Max Payne 3 was developed by the now-defunct Rockstar Games Vancouver. With sights set on Grand Theft Auto VI and a rumoured Bully sequel, it’s unlikely Max Payne will see the dark of night anytime soon, but one can hope.
Eternal Darkness
Developed by: Silicon Knights. Location: St. Catherines, ON
A mind-bending, horror game that played just as many tricks on the gamer as it did the in-game characters, Eternal Darkness was an absolute treat – for those few of us that actually played it. Unfortunately, it never received the attention it deserved and a sequel never happened. However, a “spiritual successor” might still happen if the defunct Silicon Knights president Denis Dyack has his way…
Don’t Starve
Developed by: Klei Entertainment. Location: Vancouver, BC
Don’t Starve is a beloved survival game that forces you to fend for yourself and survive. It features randomly generated levels to keep returning players on their toes.
Check out page 4 to take a glimpse at what’s to come. Spoiler alert: The Future is Canadian!