A list thread, then, but one with a difference...

The premise is as follows: Pick 2 games, one of each will fall into the following categories.

1. I called it - a game that seemingly no-one else, to your recollection, rated in anyway that you thought had potential (see g.man with Dying Light, basically). This is, in other words, the "I told you so" pick.

2. I fluffed it - a game you boldly predicted to be a hidden gem or surprise hit, that turned out to be as bad, if not worse, then everyone predicted.

I'll start.

I called it: The Witcher

Playing The Witcher 3 has caused me to think back to my first exposure to the original game - as a preview in Edge magazine or something. I remember (though I may be mistaken) saying on the old forum that I saw something in those pics and text and I also remember people saying it looked like average shite (maybe Gonzo or Brooks, I dunno).

And that first game was both brilliant and flawed but definitely not average. In terms of creating the feeling of a living world, I remember only the original Gothic really standing up to it.

The combat was wonky, the shagging was crudely done, and it was buggy as fuck, but it also had real choice, a lot of voice acting and a well-paced multi-act structure. A surprise to many then, but not to me.

I fluffed it: Army of Two

Back on the Player there was a small segment at the beginning where various staff members gave a quick yes/no/maybe prediction about certain upcoming games. One time Army of Two was in the mix.

Every other staff member had it either down as average, or shite, and I was the only one that had any optimism towards it.

Yes, I know, it looked a bit crap, but I was convinced that if they could get the level design right and if it had tight cover-based shooty bits that it might rise to me more than the sum of its parts. Add in the potential for Hollywood action movie buddy bantz and you have yourself a winner.

Yessir, Mystic Mike had struck again. Except he hadn't...Army of Two was absolute shite and everyone else was right.