As a gamer, I’m sure you’re always looking for new ways in which you can enjoy your chosen console. But once you’ve played all the popular games and all the ones hyped by critics, what else should you play? There are always some hidden gems out there that you should play. So, it’s time to look at some games that are more fun to play than you’d expect.

PaRappa the Rapper

PaRappa the Rapper is a game that was originally released on the Playstation back in 1997. The good news for modern gamers is that the game is getting a new HD remake for the PS4. So, what is so good about this strange cartoon rhythm game? Well, to put it simply, the game is very addictive and you keep coming back to it thanks to the enchanting images and great musical gameplay. Give it a try and you’ll soon see exactly what I mean.

Spider-Man 2

Video games based on movies tend to be bad. This is a long-standing trend in the video game industry, and nobody’s surprised by it when it happens anymore. However, there are always going to be some exceptions to that rule. Spider-Man 2 for the PS2 is one of those exceptions. If you have one of the original larger PS3s, you can still play this game. Swinging around Manhattan and fighting crime is a lot of fun. The game manages to get the Spidey game play dynamics just right.

Starters Orders 6

Starters Orders game series is all about Horse Racing. You play as a racing manager who tries to find as much success as possible in the sport of horse racing. If you enjoy the sport, this is something that you should definitely try out. It’s a lot of fun, and there is more depth and features than you might imagine if you haven’t delved in before. You can even have fun if you don’t know much about horse racing.

Bully

When you’re a kid, going to school is not much fun, so how could a game about life at a boarding school be fun to play? Well, Bully is certainly a lot of fun. You play as an anarchic child who wants to cause trouble and have fun. It’s made by Rockstar, the same game developer that has brought us the Grand Theft Auto games, so maybe it’s not such a surprise that this is an incredible game to play. Give it a shot if you have never done so before.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

If you’re looking for a fun handheld game to play, you should definitely try out all of the Phoenix Wright games. You play as an attorney who has to extract confessions and information from witnesses in a courtroom. If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a big shot lawyer, this is certainly the game for you. It’s so much fun to play, with depths that come as a pleasant surprise. There are various versions of the game, but you should start with Ace Attorney.