Electronic Arts was founded in 1982 by Trip Hawkins, a former Apple employee who wanted to start his own game studio. Since then, it’s become one of the largest video game publishers in the world. EA creates its own games and also publishes titles from smaller developers, resulting in a huge library of hundreds of high-quality games. However, some of EA’s most notable games aren’t as well-known as others. The following list showcases both the games EA developed internally and those it published, providing a comprehensive look at the company’s work.
Here are six Electronic Arts games that nobody talks about.
6) Shank
Klei Entertainment, the studio behind the popular Don’t Starve series, created Shank. The game started as an experiment in 2010, and quickly became a hit on Xbox Live Arcade. Its success led to a version for PC and a sequel released two years later.
What really shines in Shank is its fantastic animation, especially during the action sequences and cutscenes. Klei Entertainment clearly knows how to create smooth, fluid movement, which makes the combat feel really good. Be warned, it’s a pretty violent game, but it looks great! You can finish Shank in about three hours, making it perfect for a weekend playthrough. And if you enjoy it, the sequel is worth checking out too.
5) The Saboteur
The Saboteur was the last game made by Pandemic Studios, known for titles like Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction and the original Star Wars: Battlefront 2. While it doesn’t quite reach the same heights as those games, The Saboteur introduces some interesting concepts that deserved to be explored further in a follow-up.
The game The Saboteur takes place in Paris during Nazi occupation and features a unique gameplay mechanic centered around color. Areas under Nazi control are depicted in black and white, but as players complete missions and inspire citizens, color gradually returns to the city. While this mechanic was a clever idea with potential, the game’s developer studio was unfortunately closed by EA shortly after its release, preventing further development.
4) DeathSpank
DeathSpank is an action role-playing game created by Hothead Games. While you might not know that studio, the game’s lead designer is Ron Gilbert – a name familiar to fans of classic LucasArts and Humongous Entertainment adventure games.
DeathSpank blends the quirky humor fans expect from its creator with enjoyable action RPG gameplay. While the combat isn’t particularly innovative, the game is so genuinely funny that it doesn’t need to be. Similar to Shank, EA released several sequels to capitalize on its popularity.
3) Freedom Fighters
IO Interactive’s Freedom Fighters combines the third-person shooting style of their Hitman games with squad-based action. The game is set in a reimagined history where the Soviet Union unexpectedly attacked and occupied New York City during World War II.
The actions of your characters in the game excite the people of New York City, causing more characters to join your team and assist in the fight. The game’s combat system is surprisingly well-designed for its time, letting you easily create advantageous situations and win battles. While the enemy AI isn’t very bright, it’s still a good game that deserved a follow-up.
2) Def Jam: Fight for NY
While all three Def Jam games have their strengths, Fight for NY is definitely the standout title. Vendetta felt less polished than Fight for NY, and the combat in Icon wasn’t quite as impactful. Fight for NY really proved that the developers, AKI, were still at the top of their game.
The ability to create your own fighter was a major highlight, making this game’s Story Mode one of the best in the fighting game world. The new fighting styles really freshened up the gameplay, and it was, as always, incredibly fun to play as famous rappers. Honestly, we didn’t need a game featuring battles between artists like Ghostface Killah and Warren G, but it’s definitely a welcome addition.
1) Dungeon Keeper
Let’s clarify – we’re not discussing the 2014 mobile game. This is about the fantastic 1997 strategy game from Bullfrog Productions. You take on the role of a villain, constructing a dungeon to defend your creatures from invading heroes. The unique idea of playing the ‘bad guy’ immediately grabbed players and made it a hit.
Luckily, Dungeon Keeper offers a complex and strategic gameplay experience where you need to carefully plan to defeat invading heroes. While the graphics and sound aren’t as polished by today’s standards, it still holds up well. Ultimately, Bullfrog’s signature blend of quirky humor and thoughtful strategy makes it one of EA’s essential games.
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