Post by: San2 on May 30, 2010, 07:06:56 pm
Stupid story, good but ultimately repetitive gameplay. Short but has several endings.
Another Code:
Short and easy, nice music and graphics (for DS). It's sometimes refreshing to play a game without enemies to defeat.
Post by: Zero-Sennin on May 31, 2010, 01:36:16 am
Same as it ever was (which means kickass), with an interesting but time-consuming arena mode. The Dream Devourer bonus boss is a right bitch, and I still haven't beaten it.
Post by: 【RTC】MelvanaInChains on May 31, 2010, 01:37:47 am
This game is incredibly fun and I dunno why, my team is Ryan, Jaoh and Tekkamen pretty much all the time
Post by: Duo Solo on May 31, 2010, 01:48:43 am
Beating the game with all characters to watch each character's ending. Online play is tough, I have yet to win a match.
Post by: fhqwhgads7 on May 31, 2010, 01:54:56 am
...wait, what?! I'm only allowed two lines to describe how awesome it is?!
Post by: Jdplayer on May 31, 2010, 05:16:20 am
Crazy addictive to play, and I still haven't gotten into "Cool" mode in all of the stages.
Post by: vyn on May 31, 2010, 05:37:13 am
Post by: Nomechy on May 31, 2010, 10:55:05 am
HARD and PAINFUL. however, very rewarding
Post by: Nero D. on May 31, 2010, 12:23:33 pm
I thought it was based on the movie that's why I never played it cause i hate licensed games
It was not. Hella cameos from Marvel, fucking Matt Murdok, Bullseye, Iron Man, Kingpin. Nick Fury, Black Widow, and some more. Pretty badass too.
Post by: Sherlock Homey on May 31, 2010, 06:19:47 pm
Rockstar delivered again.
Much more serious tone compared to GTA franchise. Great story.
Post by: Saohc on May 31, 2010, 11:30:44 pm
That game is so kickass and it's a pretty damn awesome PS3 game,
I am actually anxious to see the sequel in 2011.
Post by: Average Mugen Guild Poster on June 02, 2010, 03:10:17 am
Greatest medical game ever made EVER! Gameplay, music, story it all came together perfectly. ;)
Post by: PsychoDynamic on June 02, 2010, 03:20:31 am
Man you gotta love thomas jane's voice acting in the game
if made into movie i nominate daniel day lewis as Hoodoo Brown
Post by: Snake on June 02, 2010, 09:57:41 pm
Crazy story, awesome atmosphere and game play. Yet, once youre done, not much else till the DLC
Post by: Epic Winnery on June 03, 2010, 01:30:12 am
Great assassinations
Modern Warfare 2
Feels really realistic, I get the creeps whenever im fighting on US soil
Post by: Bizarro Spike Lee on June 07, 2010, 06:00:48 pm
ManHunt 2
Great assassinations
Modern Warfare 2
Feels really realistic, I get the creeps whenever im fighting on US soil
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Anyways
Splinter Cell Conviction:
Not as technical as the previous games. However, Seriously Pissed off Sam Fisher makes the story fuck all awesome.
Assassin's Creed 2:
A very odd experience for me, coming in having not played the first game. Love the way you learn new abilities as Ezio becomes more ingrained into his role as an Assassin.
Post by: Bea on June 07, 2010, 06:06:59 pm
Memorization, memorization, memorization.
Way easier than Ghosts 'n Goblins.
Post by: Bad News GBK on June 07, 2010, 06:10:35 pm
No..not 5, not 4, not the GC remake..not even the directors cut..simple RE from 1996.
Dont ask me why but i like to show my GF old games and especially how some popular series which she also likes started. And so i played this fine old game again trough...and will probably do the same with RE2 soon.
Resident Evil is a Horror Survival Game made by Capcom for the Sony Playstation in 1995. You can choose between 2 S.T.A.R.S Members which had the order to investigate some obscurre murder cases where victims...were partially eaten. There is Jill, the maste rof unlocking and Chris..the guy with the steven seagal eyes in the intro and you have to kill a lot zombies in a mansion. Yarr i m not good at writing reviews of popular games.
Post by: Darkflare on June 07, 2010, 10:39:52 pm
Veteran mode is actually beatable now.
Rock Band
I asked my bro if Rock Band's Hard difficulty was easier than it's GH equivalent. He said yes and after playing through it, I believe him.
Post by: Dken2021 on June 08, 2010, 12:25:37 am
Why are you reading this? Go get it now!
Post by: Starlogical on June 08, 2010, 04:28:42 am
GRIND GRIND GRIND LEVEL 9999 REINCARNATION LEVEL 9999.
And 8 PRINGER X UNITS WITH MAXED STATS.
Post by: Duo Solo on June 11, 2010, 05:34:00 am
The final fight with The Boss is one of my favorite boss battles in gaming history period. Eva is a bitch.
Post by: Nomechy on June 11, 2010, 09:29:09 am
best wii game. everyone who does not agree is an idiot
Post by: Duo Solo on June 11, 2010, 05:53:40 pm
This, times 1000. Its funny how Wii owners bitch and moan about not having any hardcore games for gamers, but when a badass titile like MadWorld hits the system, nobody buys the damn thing. Seriously, what gives?
Post by: San2 on June 11, 2010, 06:33:37 pm
Post by: Nomechy on June 11, 2010, 06:50:17 pm
repetive? not if you are creative with the kills :V
Post by: Cashman on June 11, 2010, 06:56:34 pm
To me, This is the greatest Wii game that was ever made in The Fucking World. Too bad it was short and the story just way too simple. But other then that, I feel like I'm fighting a Slime
Post by: San2 on June 11, 2010, 08:39:31 pm
It was long overdue. Next up: the hardest part.
Post by: San2 on July 05, 2010, 12:00:48 pm
Good fun until the Hunters appeared, but became good fun again after the Spider boss. Excellent dialogue.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on July 05, 2010, 03:38:32 pm
biggest god of war ripover but still fun ass hell, even the combos are the same. Beating it again on the hardest mode and im about to get a platinum in the game(once i get the last holy upgrade and beat gates of hell)
Post by: Guilty on July 05, 2010, 07:32:31 pm
Well, the game was ok until the ending. Lol xbox joker.
Post by: Shwa on July 05, 2010, 07:42:50 pm
Cleared 20 times now, still can't stop playing. Also hard like a MOTHERFUCKER.
Best fucking $10 I've ever spent.
Post by: Average Mugen Guild Poster on July 05, 2010, 08:40:12 pm
MADWORLDMadworld might be good, but it is no SMG2.
best wii game. everyone who does not agree is an idiot
Post by: OZ on July 05, 2010, 08:52:57 pm
Red Dead Redemption
^This.
I came.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 05, 2010, 09:59:18 pm
Awesome story, nice gameplay and characters. Really strict conditions for some sidequests (god damn it for the Monster Collection, will have to do NG+). No Flynn as playable character, and hearing what's currently happening with the Tales company, I won't probably see it in English for a long time :'(
Post by: Innuendoly Egor on July 06, 2010, 04:35:17 am
also, alot more fun to play than I thought it'd be.
Not to happy with the "Assassin-Creedish" Horribly vauge clif-hanger.
Post by: Bad News GBK on July 06, 2010, 04:09:51 pm
excellent gameplay, fast, great graphics and music.
played on the pcsx ps2 emulator, recommend it over all the dynasty/samurai warriors games
Post by: Nomechy on July 06, 2010, 04:28:01 pm
fun and tough, sorta
the moving around sucks
Post by: TempesT on July 25, 2010, 08:39:34 am
Game is great if you happen to like arcadey-esque, 3rd person shooters, mission objectives were a bit hard to figure out, Co-Op is great with voice chat and abilities are cool. Will be starting to practice online (got my ass kicked tonight :( ) anyone else play this on PSN?
Also thread stickied for great justice.
Post by: Epic Winnery on July 25, 2010, 09:12:38 am
Such creative ways to kill a person. Although I expected the last level would be a little more than that, but it's still fun overall.
Mass Effect 2
The game is only fun once, it does have great plot, characters, but the gameplay is really lacking. You just run-cover-shoot-cover-shoot-repeat, let alone have few skills that only 1-2 you would use. Once you played through this, you played it all kind of feel. Even the conversations is dull, yeah you have options but very few, hell I don't even think it affects the gameplay.
Nvm
Post by: Robin (Damian Wayne) on July 25, 2010, 10:14:32 am
Bought it to test out the whole 3D debacle they were plastering all over the case. Turns out to be a gimp. Played the game without 3D, and it became easier to beat than the first time.
Post by: Spy Gentleman on August 13, 2010, 07:20:43 pm
Great game as well as weapons and Lo Wang's quotes. This game needs more love!
Post by: Bizarro Spike Lee on August 16, 2010, 09:02:48 pm
It starts off really great, and gets even better as you go along. Then the "last" boss comes along, ruins your day, and leaves you with a metagame that proceeds to do the same.
Post by: Zero-Sennin on August 17, 2010, 04:38:46 am
I heard it was hella fun.
It is, and I suspect the second one will be too.
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on August 17, 2010, 05:48:57 am
Good, but I still don't understand why did they have to pack all the crusader shit in.
Post by: KAMEN RIDER! on August 17, 2010, 06:03:41 am
Fun. After 2 years of collecting dust, it's finally finished.
Post by: Innuendoly Egor on August 17, 2010, 08:12:34 am
I played it for awhile, put it down, then picked it up again.
The very first big daddy fight has indefinately scared my mind
Post by: Dishamonpow on August 17, 2010, 08:13:04 am
If you want something different with bad controls, this game is for you.
But I like the game in a B-rated kind of way.
Post by: Shwa on August 17, 2010, 07:18:09 pm
I expected another shitty movie tie-in. Then I played the demo. Then I played the full game.
Great fun, even when soloing. No online (not yet, anyways) and kinda' short, but it's a great brawler.
Post by: HuedPhoenix on August 17, 2010, 07:33:04 pm
If you're into Horror/FPS games then this game is perfect for you
Zombies that come out of nowhere, surprising you. I recommend this game being played at night.
Post by: O Ilusionista on August 17, 2010, 08:36:16 pm
Post by: Average Mugen Guild Poster on August 22, 2010, 09:19:33 am
No More HeroesI'm playing the second one myself, it doesn't have the same charm, and there is some stuff you'll miss, but it's still a good game.
I heard it was hella fun.
It is, and I suspect the second one will be too.
Post by: Zero-Sennin on August 22, 2010, 05:42:46 pm
Ooh, irony! Just finished it yesterday. *clears throat*
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Liked how Travis gained more dimensions beyond "jackass assassin guy", building on the first game a bit. Still lots of fun, even if the bosses were (IMO) the only remotely difficult part of the levels. Loved playing as other people. Oh, and the Peony kicks ass.
That is all.
:haw:
Post by: vyn on August 26, 2010, 07:41:36 pm
I only bought it to take advantage of a 2x1 sale as it looked very half way done from videos and stuff but damn is it a good game. Graphics are indeed impressive for a ps2 yet very lowsy for a ps3 but the game is very fun and simple with a bloody great story after you finish the game once (before that you have no idea of how deep the story actually goes) the few final fights/sequences were some of the best ive ever played. Just remember to set the game on hard from the start for a somewhat decent challenge and an easier drop grinding.
Finished disgaea 3 story mode a couple days ago but i cant say im even close to beating the whole game due to its hardcore grindy nature.
Post by: supersam966 on September 05, 2010, 06:39:01 am
Downloaded the PC port for the sake of a nostalgia trip, which it succeeded in doing so.
Very fun arcade rail-shooter, and a lot better then it's sequel in my opinion.
Post by: Innuendoly Egor on September 05, 2010, 08:44:54 am
fan-fucking-tastic. I used to love going to the arcade as a kid and playing the beat 'em up games there, and damnit all if Scott Pilgrim isn't the closest you'll get to that experience. Makes for a great party game too.
Post by: San2 on September 05, 2010, 06:48:04 pm
Atmospheric but short and easy. Seems to have replay value, we'll see.
Post by: Danbri on September 08, 2010, 03:31:18 am
Son-of-a-bitch hard on... well, Hardest, but a satisfying completion.
It's amazing a beat-em-up can hold up this long.
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on September 28, 2010, 05:23:39 am
Just for the hell of it, I've always loved this game but i still prefer it on pc
Post by: GOH on September 28, 2010, 10:36:42 am
Silent Hill Shattered MemoriesIt has multiple endings. I enjoyed the game aswell.
Atmospheric but short and easy. Seems to have replay value, we'll see.
Post by: mAdLaX on October 04, 2010, 01:25:58 pm
Post by: LunchPolice aka Quack on October 10, 2010, 05:14:37 am
Pretty fun game. Was nostalgic because I used to play it when I was like, 7. Big's levels can go to hell.
Post by: ShadowArm on October 10, 2010, 05:21:24 am
Post by: Zero-Sennin on October 10, 2010, 05:28:11 am
My attempt to learn how to not fail at strategy games. Partially successful in terms of not learning how to fail, but fun to play all the way through, enough so that I went out of my way to rip all of the music from it; currently replaying on the Fate/stay night side of events.
Post by: KAMEN RIDER! on October 10, 2010, 05:46:31 am
Post by: Basara Dandy on October 10, 2010, 08:51:48 am
WHy, just WHY have I not play this great game series before?? BGM is just awesome and I see a lot of anime/VG cameos in various palettes :twisted:
Post by: KAMEN RIDER! on October 10, 2010, 08:53:59 am
Post by: Snake on October 12, 2010, 09:28:47 pm
Awesome awesome game, and i was saying WTF throughout the entire ending. Love it
Post by: Hero on October 20, 2010, 12:42:50 am
Well, a Blizzard game will be always a good one, the history let you do some choices to make it less linear than the BW version, but still remains the same ending. The video sequences are simply great.
Post by: Bizarro Spike Lee on October 20, 2010, 02:42:23 pm
It's like when an anime starts to get convoluted and trite because they're making shit up until the manga catches up. Except it started as an anime. Also, the music is shit compared to CT.
Scott Pilgrim: The Game
It's River City Ransom. That is a very good thing.
Post by: DownShift on October 26, 2010, 09:44:52 am
so-so story, really cliche horror. survival horrors have to try reaaaaaaaaaaally hard to scare this jaded generation of gamers. picked it up for 20 bucks though, so it was a decent buy.
Post by: K.O.D on October 26, 2010, 12:33:00 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on October 26, 2010, 01:10:05 pm
A great game similar to Fallout 3, with a lot of options to choose your path (Karma AND Factions) and a big map to cover. Customized weapons FTW (though in Fallout 3 there was an unofficial mod that allowed that). The game sometimes is hilarious (heck, I found Indiana Jones inside that fridge LOL). Story is a little bland, though. Oh yeah, and A LOT OF BUGS.
If you can handle the bugs and CTD, you will enjoy it. Be sure to save a lot so you don't lose anything because of all the problems the game has.
Post by: Iced on October 26, 2010, 01:22:22 pm
It takes a few cheats to make the game more enjoyable, the showguns mode has the guns models showing up all over the girl body( like they should) the gore mode allows any finishing move to be a dismemberment, instead of the 1 in 20 kills is a dismemberment thing. It allows for way better stuff going on as your blades are then able to cut off arms and legs while the opponents are still alive. ( I loled at the feral vampires regrowing them)
Post by: Person Man on October 28, 2010, 02:23:21 pm
It is ridiculously, shamelessly over-the-top, but that's why it works. There is nothing that is not fun about charging through a crowd of zombies with a lawnmower blade strapped to the top of your head. The weapon combo system is a lot more fun than the photography in DR1. The boss battles could have used a little more variety in terms of strategy, though.
Post by: Cybaster on October 28, 2010, 02:27:49 pm
So much memories. Kinda hard to get used to it again since there's no spin dashing nor any friends (tails, knuckles), but hey, I wanna play them in their order of release.
It really helps that they added a "save" feature to save your progress in the middle of the game. Only thing is that saving and charging is not instantaneous and takes a few seconds each time, which is a shame. Gonna play Sonic 2 tonight. :)
Post by: TheShinHado on October 28, 2010, 04:17:47 pm
Two words: HOLY SHIT. An RTS that takes place between Episodes III and IV, you can either play as the Rebellion, or conquer all as the Galactic Empire. This game relies on what your next move is, whether it might bring you victory, or utter defeat. If you are short on time while playing the Campaign mode, you can save in the middle of a fierce battle, space or land, and the next time you play it, start off where you left off. Online play is very nice as well. So, if you are a fan of Star Wars and Real Time Strategy games, then I would recommend this game.
Post by: ieks on October 28, 2010, 04:21:56 pm
Holy shit.
It's definitely better than GoW3 (Not graphics wise) alot of replay value, it's a game you have to love or hate, really..
Great soundtrack and memorable bosses, alot of variation, the story gets a bit confusing at the end though.
The final boss was too easy, I guess I'll have to play it on hard.
Post by: Ricepigeon on October 28, 2010, 05:30:18 pm
I can say right off the bat that the anime did not do this series any justice. The chip selection had room for improvement (which thankfully was fixed in MMBN2) but otherwise a fun game nonetheless, combining classic Megaman feel with RPG elements. Also the replay value after you beat the game by unlocking the additional internet areas and the optional bosses (as well as getting all the chips just to kick Bass's ass) is gonna keep you busy.
Post by: Bastard Walt on October 28, 2010, 06:08:04 pm
BayonettaI h8, cuz it's WAAAAY too Japanese.
it's a game you have to love or hate, really.
Post by: Nomechy on October 30, 2010, 06:06:14 pm
great game. a bit frustraiting at times but overall i do recommend it. zeus was a motherfucker :V
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 08, 2010, 03:36:45 pm
There's hardly storyline, too many missions that are similar and bothersome (and you need fame that you get from completing them to obtain storyline missions :-\), the AI is so dumb that it puts priority to his commands and not yours (to the point of a healer ignoring your request for a gel to attack an enemy >:() and not using items at all...
They were right, the first game from PSP of Tales of series was really bad. Gotta sell it now to feel I didn't waste money at all.
Post by: K.O.D on November 08, 2010, 03:42:15 pm
Pretty good, gonna do a second playthrough with some mods.
Post by: Nomechy on November 15, 2010, 07:53:58 pm
BEST GAME EVER
Post by: Shwa on November 15, 2010, 11:07:02 pm
Fucking awesome, but over too soon.
Nostalgiafags made the game tank, and GRIN shut down as well. Lack of sequel makes me pissed at obsessive Capcom fanboys.
White Knight Chronicles:
Singleplayer is a meh, really easy and repetitive bullshit fest that ends too soon while ending on what should be half the game.
Online multiplayer makes up for it. Jesus fuck. It's amazing. (When there's people on, anyway. ;~;)
Post by: BrundleFly on November 16, 2010, 02:27:08 pm
Post by: Zero-Sennin on November 16, 2010, 02:53:18 pm
Surprisingly shorter than I expected it to be, but overall a good play. The gameplay was pretty nice, and the things fanboys whine about ("Samus has issues!"/"She's taking orders easy!") are easily explained and at least a little justified in-story. I recommend it.
Post by: Ricepigeon on November 16, 2010, 04:47:29 pm
Overall, the gameplay is much more refined than the first, and the addition of the style change offers alot more variety such as elemental charge shots. Kinda disappointed that Capcom kinda pulled a Necron (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_IX) at the end with the main villain, and the Gater program advance could have used a nerf, but still a good game overall.
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Post by: Bizarro Spike Lee on November 18, 2010, 05:55:52 pm
Cool story, has a bit of Manchurian Candidate going on. Too bad Ice Cube's character dies.
Post by: FlamingRedHead on November 18, 2010, 06:26:06 pm
Yeah... 55 songs total, about 1/3 of them actually good, and about 1/2 of those songs can be found on the various PS2 DDR versions that... you know... ARE ACTUALLY FUN. So avoid this version of DDR unless you like games that take giant leaps backwards in development.
Post by: TempesT on November 18, 2010, 09:30:02 pm
Ronin was my favorite storyline, wish I had saved it for last and even though the main character is your create-a-character, I felt extremely attached to them at the end (something I usually only feel with pre-designed main characters). Great story, great voice acting, great characters (LOL PIERCE) and great gameplay, haven't tried co-op, though I want to. The ending left me craving more than just a sandbox mode at the end, plus it's sad I won't get to hear more badassery in the form of cutscenes from her anymore :(
Post by: Nero D. on November 18, 2010, 11:08:36 pm
fuckin loved it
yeah
Post by: Cyanide on November 19, 2010, 12:07:53 am
Still bloody fantastic. So much to do, so much to find, such a good story.
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on November 21, 2010, 06:29:09 pm
I felt a bit nostalgic about its release tomorrow so I played the first one again and is like good ol Mario games but with more blood on it
Post by: Jesuszilla on November 22, 2010, 01:00:34 am
Finally, some loose ends in GTAIV are tied up. The cars are better, the weapons are better, the missions are better... Everything is better in this expansion. It adds a lot of the things from San Andreas back.
Post by: vyn on November 22, 2010, 09:47:11 am
Last boss was a pussy and the ending was one big WTF but a good WTF imo. I would buy the sequel on relase day.
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on November 26, 2010, 12:02:56 am
Damn I feel weird the damn controls, but it feels better than armored core 4 with those weird menus
Post by: Jdplayer on November 29, 2010, 03:45:24 am
Not as hard as the NES/Genesis/SNES versions (Obviously), but it still put up a serious fight, even without the Dark Queen as the final boss. Plus, I was pretty shocked at the toned up violence in this version.
Post by: vyn on December 02, 2010, 12:35:28 am
Secret armory and Claptrap revolution are some of the few DLC out there i think are worth their money, Underdome and Zombie island not so much, overall some good laughs, some great bosses and level cap and items increasing is great.
Post by: Nomechy on December 04, 2010, 09:57:52 pm
well fuck, the "ending" sucked. fun and all but i dont feel very accomplished
Post by: vyn on December 05, 2010, 06:29:49 am
If there ever was a game id call intense thats vanquish, might have said it about mw2 but after this mw2 was pussysauce. My only complaint is the lack of replayability but its an arcade game so yeah, go rent this NOW.
Post by: Duos on December 06, 2010, 05:25:38 pm
This game was fucking horrible. Shitty controls, shitty story, shitty camera, shitty music, everything about it was shitty except Dante's missions. I like Nero as a character but the whole game was a gimmicky mess. Fuck this game.
Post by: Nomechy on December 06, 2010, 05:27:32 pm
Post by: GT on December 06, 2010, 05:33:38 pm
Post by: Basara Dandy on December 06, 2010, 11:08:03 pm
A really tough game, especially because you can't configure buttons (strange configs here :S), you can't perform well the few moves it has and the CPU doesn't give you rest. But to see defeated girls in NSFW images worths it, priceless :sugoi:
(also I wanted to rip those sprites, damn DOS!!)
Post by: Cloudius on December 07, 2010, 05:27:26 am
Possibly one of the best DS game in 2010 for me. Its a visual novel with puzzle game mixed with a well scripted story with 6 different endings. I recommend playing this game if you get a chance to.
Post by: Makkah on December 09, 2010, 09:48:29 pm
Overall, it's an awesome game with great music, great visuals, great story, great sense of humour and a huge sense of adventure that just feels awesome.
Well...time to finally finish up dragon quest 8. I've been putting off facing the final boss for a while. You know a game is great when you just don't want it to end. :)
Post by: Innuendoly Egor on December 10, 2010, 04:59:04 am
pretty fucking fun. A lot better than Web of Shadows. It's not really that long, I beat it in only 2 nights, so I'm glad I only rented.
Post by: Cyanide on December 12, 2010, 09:44:11 pm
Starcraft 2
After the initial very very agravating install method (why must i patch before i play single player?) And running through all the shit i have to do to make what i'm doing legal (seriously, i see why people pirate) and i haven't bought anything new for ages which made all this worse.
I put it on normal, because i'm not really that fantastic at RTS although i enjoy it and... simplicity? A small squad of marines (not more than 6) and 2 medics and i can blow through the first 4 missions without any stress at ALL. In starcraft 1 i'd been killed in mission 4 and i had that on normal too. I shall persist until my guest pass runs out but although it's pretty, the challenge is lacking.
Except in the arcade shmup. That was actually hard.
Post by: TempesT on December 12, 2010, 10:11:53 pm
Post by: San2 on December 12, 2010, 10:21:53 pm
It started out ok, but damn did it end up being easy. Like Newgrounds flash game easy (well almost).
Post by: ShadowArm on December 12, 2010, 10:26:39 pm
Patching changes the entire game, not just multiplayer, balance changes, damage tweaks, bug fixes and etc. Speaking of which I have 2 SC2 and 2 World of Warcraft guest passes from my Cataclysm purchase if anyone wants to try either.
WTF u play wow tempest?
ontopic: Ultimate Doom, Doom II, Final Doom: The Plutonia Experiment
next one Final Doom: TNT Evilution
Post by: TempesT on December 12, 2010, 10:28:14 pm
Post by: ShadowArm on December 12, 2010, 10:30:47 pm
Yeah I do. :D
what server?
im on Aerie Peak, i've lost my old account 2 years ago so i started a new one, i have lvl 60 hunter Alliance
Post by: TempesT on December 12, 2010, 10:31:39 pm
Post by: Therio on December 13, 2010, 11:36:20 am
Speaking of which I have 2 SC2 and 2 World of Warcraft guest passes from my Cataclysm purchase if anyone wants to try either.Could I take one of the SC2 guest passes please? :)
Post by: TempesT on December 14, 2010, 08:47:29 am
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 14, 2010, 04:54:09 pm
You spend the first 5 or 6 areas busting your ass off to finish all the goons, but after you reach level 13 the game pretty much breaks, and you become ULTRA over powered. One night after I got to level 15, I finished the game in all 3 difficulties, and it was a breeze.
Amazing Old School Graphics - Check
Amazing Old School Soundtrack - Check
Amazing Old School Gameplay - Kinda hard :(
Still, it's a must play.
Post by: Basara Dandy on December 14, 2010, 06:38:29 pm
Another of those games I actually said: "God!! Why I didn't know/play this game before?? What I was thinking??". Awesome sprites, stages, music, intro, gameplay, everything!! Even I was to cosplay some of the guys there!! (but sadly no one knows a shit about this game in my country :()
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 14, 2010, 08:15:32 pm
Son of a bitch, I'm stuck in the last boss. I wonder if Crazy Dave was actually going to tell me what Zomboss' weakspot was (before he was snatched by a Bungee Zombie :S )
Post by: Person Man on December 14, 2010, 08:35:57 pm
A surprisingly deep and enjoyable platformer, despite the camera constantly trying to thwart you at every step of the way. Recommended for old-school Disney fans and those who enjoyed classic platformers from the N64 era.
Post by: Bizarro Spike Lee on December 15, 2010, 03:37:46 am
Holy fuck this game gets tricky after 3-1. Also, Field is the most ridiculously overpowered ship type of all time, in any shmump.
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on December 24, 2010, 11:03:48 pm
I've played for the first time the campaigns solo,and is the most annoying fps I've played in the 360 so far, it should be called "nurse your partners" as everything incapacitates you.
Post by: Bizarro Spike Lee on December 25, 2010, 04:35:50 pm
Man, talk about cheesy. Captures that vintage zombie flick, on top of an already awesome game world.
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 27, 2010, 07:34:46 pm
Post by: Nomechy on December 27, 2010, 07:45:02 pm
i hated it
i loved the first one
but i hated this
>:(
Post by: Innuendoly Egor on December 28, 2010, 08:41:01 am
the keyboard is fun as hell, and the set list is pretty good. I do wish they'd back tracked and put the keyboard on songs previous that had keyboard parts (Queen,Wolfmother, etc.), but it's still pretty great.
Post by: Bizarro Spike Lee on December 28, 2010, 11:17:52 pm
I didn't think cheesy and awesome go well in the same sentence, make up your mind :PThey're not, though. :P
I suppose hammy would be a bitter fit, but it's just the dialogue that's silly, the cast is pretty much as stellar as they are in the main game.
Post by: DMK on December 28, 2010, 11:56:51 pm
It wasn't as bad as I was told and infact I thought the gameplay enhancements, new system of upgrading, and graphics were vastly improved. Big problem was the condensed story/MUCH shorter story on an already short first game, horrible corridor level design compared to the first(which had huge beautiful levels filled with flora) and the rather small amount of enemies to fight off.
Post by: San2 on December 29, 2010, 02:03:36 am
In some ways better and in some ways worse than Fable 2. Still an excellent game.
Metroid Other M
Read below.
Post by: Innuendoly Egor on December 29, 2010, 03:56:19 am
The game is worth it alone for multiplayer. The single player is just okay, pretty much just more of the same, but multiplayer is pretty fucking fun
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Metroid: Other M
read above.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on December 30, 2010, 03:38:12 pm
Decent, with some flaws that ruined the game, like the inventory system, that just attacking is enough to beat even bosses (making skills worthless, though the damage they cause already made them useless, since weapon abilities, djinn and summons rock), puzzles suck as they're really easy... Also, hating the cliffhanger end. Did they have to do this just to announce that there will be a continuation?!
Also, non-related but... Egor and Lahtari, do you realise you're pointing each other even though you didn't write about Metroid?
Post by: Innuendoly Egor on December 30, 2010, 07:09:07 pm
Post by: Bea on January 01, 2011, 07:01:10 pm
A thrilling gaming experience... and rather difficult to beat while drunk.
Post by: GOH on January 01, 2011, 07:54:52 pm
Post by: Mictlantecuhtli on January 05, 2011, 11:37:57 pm
(http://www.smeenet.org/images/na/gng01.jpg)
A thrilling gaming experience... and rather difficult to beat while drunk.
Wow, congraturation. :drunk:
Post by: DMK on January 10, 2011, 11:04:08 am
Got about 9 hours out of it and fairly enjoyed the story, an then some. I just wish they tuned back on the realism as dealing with getting gas, watching for redlights, and worrying about speeding pissed me off alot.
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on January 10, 2011, 01:28:18 pm
Post by: DMK on January 10, 2011, 01:49:44 pm
Post by: Koldskool on January 17, 2011, 04:11:21 pm
It's a breakout clone, with a vacuum ability that allows you to curve the ball. That is, until you reach the first boss fight. Good music, and a really fun game. The final boss is like a pong game, only the other player shoots at you. o_O
Post by: DMK on January 18, 2011, 12:08:43 pm
Didn't expect it to be a first person/third person cover shooter, but it was pretty damn fun, especially using destructive equipment and rushing in for melee kills. It also was fairly well done stealth options in levels, but sadly no real "end feeling" level and really REALLY short on top of that.
Post by: Person Man on January 18, 2011, 06:03:00 pm
A very interesting new endeavor from the team behind the Ace Attorney franchise. You play as a recent murder victim trying to find out the reason you were killed by using your 'ghost tricks' to possess and manipulate objects. It's got a great story and characters, like you'd expect from this team, and a really unique concept.
Post by: Lightmatt on January 18, 2011, 09:08:57 pm
Most horrifying 9 hours of my life. Story becomes more interesting as you progress, and some puzzles really made me think. The game's short, but features multiple endings.
Post by: Nomechy on January 21, 2011, 12:38:52 pm
brilliant. absolutely brilliant.
Post by: DMK on January 23, 2011, 03:57:41 pm
Post by: ShadowArm on January 24, 2011, 10:35:14 pm
damn the last levels of that crap are sick!
in the last Stage, you need go fight against the Cyberbastard and Romero's Head at the same time, its sick
Post by: K.O.D on January 25, 2011, 01:25:46 pm
I recently finished Metro 2033,
Metro 2033 was great, can't wait for the sequel. It has the kind of dreadful and sometimes lonely atmosphere commonly found in eastern european games. The worlds feel "alive" and they tell stories of what happened in them by just looking at them.
Post by: Mgbenz on January 25, 2011, 01:41:16 pm
Heart warmed. Mind screwed. Squee-ed.
Post by: vyn on January 27, 2011, 11:44:59 pm
As the previous its a great action rpg and the story is pretty decent, great soundtrack etc, one of those sagas any respectable gamer should play. Cant wait to see what happens in vol 3.
Post by: DMK on January 28, 2011, 10:09:03 am
A FPS based on a whatif scenario if someone opened Pandora's box and unleashed hell on the world. Nothing really outstanding was found throughout the game and the Signet(the power given to the person who opens Pandora's box) was rarely used and uses were fairly stupid. Overall a boring unoriginal FPS, but the enemies were fairly cool to fight against...well for the first 5 chapters.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 28, 2011, 10:16:09 am
Each time they release a new game from these series, they remove something unnecessary/annoying, making it more interesting. Too bad storyline isn't that good. Fortunately, duels are fun, excluding some tag duels in which the AI is dumbass.
Post by: DMK on January 28, 2011, 12:05:48 pm
Metro 2033 was great, can't wait for the sequel. It has the kind of dreadful and sometimes lonely atmosphere commonly found in eastern european games. The worlds feel "alive" and they tell stories of what happened in them by just looking at them.
Don't know how I missed this post. :ninja:
I completely agree, it's one thing that recent Fallouts have been missing, the idea that you're just a drone in a large world with all kinds of shit going on you just so happen to stumble upon. I don't know how many hours were spent just sitting around listening to the crowds, soldiers telling stories, and families going through the lost of a family member or friend who got caught in the evacuation of a overran Metro or had gotten lost while traveling between them and on the surface. If the next game has more of an open world that allows you to travel above ground at anytime you wish, it would easily be my GOTYAY.
Just wish I knew what the DLC added. :(
Post by: Lightmatt on January 28, 2011, 04:14:19 pm
Is that one more recent one released on the 360? If I enjoyed the PS1 Yugioh game and the PS2 Dueliest of Rose, would I enjoy it?
No, the 360 one goes by a different name. Also, no again because if you liked the those games then the other one might not tickel your fancy since it uses the rules from the IRL card game.
Post by: DMK on January 28, 2011, 04:19:04 pm
Post by: K.O.D on January 28, 2011, 04:31:19 pm
If the next game has more of an open world that allows you to travel above ground at anytime you wish, it would easily be my GOTYAY.
That's what S.T.A.L.K.E.R is for.
Post by: DMK on January 28, 2011, 04:44:32 pm
Post by: Luis Alejandro on January 31, 2011, 07:03:08 am
To fun! But extremely short Nintendo needs to make a new one with every pokemon..and hot anime chicks
Post by: BrundleFly on January 31, 2011, 02:04:41 pm
Post by: Bizarro Spike Lee on February 07, 2011, 06:59:06 pm
A sequel that takes its formula to the logical extremes, with a supporting cast this time! It keeps you on your toes, whenever it's not trying to creep you out. The setpieces are fucking superb, and unique events are plentiful. Me + Force Gun 4ever
Post by: Bad News GBK on February 07, 2011, 08:02:01 pm
Warpath - Jurrassic Park
A 3D Fighting Game with Dinosaurs...and its works somewhat good. Where Primal Rage just wanted to be a Mortal Kombat with dinosairs maybe, the Jurrassic Park game has a very different approach withut special moves or something but at least some combination moves and throws. The graphics and the Music is good, the animations and presentation very good for the ps1 and for me the game was fun enough to play it trough multiple times to unlock some of the hidden dinos.
Post by: O Ilusionista on February 07, 2011, 08:04:52 pm
(http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/743/743324/elite-beat-agents-20061101043440202.jpg)
A very cool rythm based game. You don't just need to hit the areas on the right time, you need to make some moves, like slides, and spins. If want a game to enjoy and laugh, go with this one.
Star Wars Force Unleashed II (XBOX360)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IeAtqo7LHDo/TMWqv6wXPQI/AAAAAAAAEyE/zYAy3dH3oa8/s1600/star-wars-the-force-unleashed-ii1.jpg)
A hack-and-slash SW game. Heavy inspired on God of War mechanics, its a good game, althought is kinda easy. A bit unbalanced: the game is easy but the challenges (that you unlock) are hard. A good game thought.
Post by: DMK on February 08, 2011, 12:03:21 pm
Post by: O Ilusionista on February 08, 2011, 01:16:49 pm
Post by: DMK on February 08, 2011, 01:55:18 pm
I finally finished Darkest of Days an it really never improved and the frame rate bugs continued to bog the game down, especially when at the end your taking on constant futuristic enemies and new heavily armored one with arm mounted Gatling guns an Rocket Launchers. They even threw in a new gun and location that were both incredibly interesting, but due to problems mentioned toke the awesome right out of it. Bad game none the less and was made even worse with how the dev team were wanking each other off in the "secret mission" about how much work was put into this game. ::)
Post by: vyn on February 09, 2011, 05:26:05 am
Ive beaten it almost thre times now and damn its a compelling game with the different classes, male/female and good guy/bad guy paths, props to bioware and i cant wait to see what happens in ME3. Despite how much i loved this game i just have to bitch about the overall sloppy glitches in the game, worst beta testing ive seen in this generation.
Post by: megaman_zer0 on February 09, 2011, 10:05:39 am
Post by: DMK on February 09, 2011, 10:24:01 am
I really liked this third person cover shooter, take downs and stealth options through levels were fun, but one thing that I can't get over is how terrible nearly all the chases were, none toke advantage of gadgets and just came down to "catch them" or wreck their car. All in all not bad and worth a play for any Bond fan.
Post by: K.O.D on February 13, 2011, 11:37:08 am
Loved it, combat greatly improved over the original and the zero gravity sections are much better. Voice acting was pretty good too. Enemy variety was a bit crappy though, nearly all of them were the same from the original with a few new ones and the final boss was total bullshit. Multiplayer is fun so far, top player on the few matches that i've played, seems like everyone else sucks at shooting limbs and doing objectives :P
Post by: Nomechy on February 13, 2011, 01:13:54 pm
Post by: DMK on February 13, 2011, 02:22:55 pm
I finished Vanquish the other night and despite having NO IDEA ABOUT THE STORY AGAIN(beginning to see a trend with Platinum's games and not understanding jack shit of the story), but easily how fluid and fun the gameplay was makes up for it tenfold. Hoping for a seqel.
Post by: Nomechy on February 13, 2011, 02:33:51 pm
Post by: K.O.D on February 13, 2011, 02:41:13 pm
Post by: Nomechy on February 13, 2011, 02:45:29 pm
but yeah, i see your point. and im getting the game anyway.
Post by: DMK on February 13, 2011, 03:14:23 pm
Post by: Nomechy on February 13, 2011, 06:42:51 pm
Bayonetta
most fun Hack and slash i have played like... ever. the combat is awesome, the story is ok (altough hard to follow) and just how HUGE everything you do is. the boss fights are some of the best i have ever played.
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Post by: vyn on February 14, 2011, 12:04:16 am
If you get in the right mindset it's easy to get nervous and even scared. You have a good chance of going "OH FUCK" multiple times, especially the harder the difficulty. You might have guns, but without ammo Kinesis will only get you so far. >:D
I finished Vanquish the other night and despite having NO IDEA ABOUT THE STORY AGAIN(beginning to see a trend with Platinum's games and not understanding jack shit of the story), but easily how fluid and fun the gameplay was makes up for it tenfold. Hoping for a seqel.
why the hell did you take so long to play vanquish, shame on you. Done the challenges already? HARD stuff.
Post by: DMK on February 14, 2011, 01:30:05 am
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on February 24, 2011, 01:39:10 am
It's just me or this castlevania is kinda short? I killed Dracula, finished the nest of evil and all quests in less than 18 hours. While the main game was satisfactory, sisters mode is quite dissapointing, totally bland. Richter mode is cool, though.
Post by: DMK on February 24, 2011, 04:23:51 am
Neat game with some interesting shooting mechanics, but the story turned a bit weird at the end that I wasn't expecting.
Post by: Bizarro Spike Lee on February 25, 2011, 09:46:57 pm
Halo Reach:The campaign is a vast improvement over the other main games (never played ODST). The set pieces were great, and Noble Team is badass. Love the additions to Forge mode. I could go without Hemorrhage though.
Post by: moolambo on February 26, 2011, 01:47:25 pm
actually I finished this one many years ago but I tried twice again lately (in easy mode, normal mode is just as awesome as a kick in the balls). but it still is a classic survival game by capcom, many memories and much fun collecting medicines to make poison darts. still haven't found the 3rd final though...
Snow Bros JR. (gameboy)
Thanks to the almighty power of save states, I've finished this in less than dunno.. 3 hours (I know it's a shame). I've played the arcade version long ago (and finished it on mame) but this gb version of the game isn't that different as regards gameplay, still a real masterpiece imho ( omg the ost is like keygen music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOJ6TZak5oE)). I've been also surprised by the final sequence of the game which relates to the cult of the Sun. Does anyone know where I can find the OST for this game?
Super Mario World (snes)
everyone knows it, nuff said
GTA 4 (ps3)
lol, it's like I finished it because I'm using cheats on it.
I hate this game because it makes me hate people coming from east Europe. also who cares about ragdolls fx when there aren't organs popping out of the victims after an explosion. damn human-like puppets.
now I feel frustrated: I'm tempted to start Devil May Cry (ps2) again in normal/hard difficulty but I know it will be a pain in the ass. yeah, I'd like to complete it at 100% but I know I have to sell my soul to the Devil that will laugh instead.
Post by: Nomechy on February 26, 2011, 04:22:06 pm
great game. well desinged world and a pretty good story. also the characters are very well written.
fun shooting + gravity gun = :dio:
Post by: DMK on February 27, 2011, 01:10:33 am
Post by: Nomechy on March 15, 2011, 08:14:59 pm
not very good. some set pieces were cool and the plot twist was pretty clever. other then that its really worth renting at best.
Post by: Bastard Walt on March 17, 2011, 09:47:08 pm
100% Based on the popular CNFacts, this is a tongue-in-cheek game with no other intention for you to kick ass playing as Chuck Norris. I liked it, I lol'd, I noticed they mimicked and sometimes even retraced over Capcom and SNK sprites for Chuck's special attacks, I got hooked, I finished all levels in 1 day :P
Now I want Chuck Norris for Mugen :(
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on March 17, 2011, 10:01:28 pm
Post by: Bastard Walt on March 18, 2011, 01:30:44 am
Post by: DMK on March 18, 2011, 09:19:20 am
I also finished Raven Squad last week and man was it bad. I had a strong belief that it would eventually get good and the RTS element would come into play more often, but there was maybe 2 times throughout the story it was "vital". Top onto that, HORRIBLE voice acting and a fairly boring story made it a snore to playthrough.
Post by: Nazrat84 on March 24, 2011, 04:51:34 am
Think of this as Battlefield and Call of Duty together. That's all it is pretty much. Single Player is run-of-the-mill action like CoD, and Multiplayer is open and vast like BF. Story is great, but the whole package feels lacking
Wait for it to go down in price,
Post by: Cyclysm on March 26, 2011, 09:04:47 pm
This game is sweeter than teenage poontang. I can't wait for a sequel :sugoi:
Post by: vyn on March 29, 2011, 06:08:38 am
Fucking hard!!!
Post by: Nomechy on April 03, 2011, 06:40:58 pm
potential for the best game ever.
Post by: DMK on April 04, 2011, 12:45:24 am
Only played coop so no real story while playing it, outside of text between characters in each level. Fairly fun, but can see some odd difficulty spikes when you least expect it, like Blue Gargoyles that can take you down in a single ground pound that are already faster then you, yet also has slombies that can slow you down making it easier to take you out. Still pretty fun game with friends and not bad for only 10$. Only true disappointing thing for me was the fact NONE of the original Ghostbusters are playable, make cameos or anything, not even the rookie from the first game makes an appearance. Perhaps this happens during the comic in SP, but guess I'll have to wait and see.
Post by: Bizarro Spike Lee on April 04, 2011, 07:07:18 pm
I have no qualms with the modernization of the combat system (is not as big a deal as people think it was going to be; it actually takes the old Bioware action rpg formula to it's logical conclusion), and I love the greater focus on politics and personal tragedy. However, the recycled environments are irksome, and Act 3 is a gauntlet of ass pulls. Still a great game though.
The Third Birthday
Developer Hexadrive is probably to blame for the game's failure to realize it's full potential. It's a real shame too, because shooting is some of the best on the PSP, but shitty enemy mechanics ruin the experience. The story is pretty gaiden-ish as it pertains to the first to games. Wouldn't recommend it.
Post by: Nomechy on April 13, 2011, 12:31:29 pm
Greatness
Post by: Jdplayer on April 24, 2011, 08:58:49 pm
Pretty awesome. Even though it's fairly short, it's challenging and has a kickass story.
There's a few unlockable outfits that give it that extra bit of replayability. Definitely worth the $10 on PSN.
Post by: Nomechy on April 29, 2011, 07:10:12 pm
Really good story, alright combat(kind repetetive), Chilling mood all around. it has some problems like being a bit too easy and kinda dragging some stuff too much but overall, great game.
Post by: Lith on April 30, 2011, 04:58:46 am
Story isn't much to brag home about, but it's a great game. While the soundtrack may be hit and miss, the visuals are amazing and unlike most beat em ups this game has a lot of unlockable moves which can be purchased, making it have much more variety than other beat em ups capcom made.
Post by: Psycho Krusher on May 01, 2011, 11:20:51 pm
At last, cuz I had a long break in playing it. Awesome platformer.
Post by: San2 on May 02, 2011, 06:37:11 am
Pretty short and easy. I liked seeing the familiar rooms remade though.
Now I just need to buy and play through Pinball and then I'm a champ.
Post by: vyn on May 10, 2011, 11:52:50 pm
Awesome game, much better and more frenetic than the first, story makes a bit more sense, a couple of the new characters are good and the grinding is less painful now.
Post by: Nomechy on May 23, 2011, 06:07:10 pm
Been playing on and off for a while. I highly recommend.
Final boss was massive bitch though.
Post by: SNT on May 23, 2011, 06:16:14 pm
Fucking.
Awesome.
Post by: vyn on May 23, 2011, 07:02:31 pm
Pretty but crappy overall.
Post by: Navana on May 23, 2011, 08:07:05 pm
1st Game:
The game had an OK ending, but throughout the entire game I enjoyed the gameplay, and the graphics and characters were nice.
2nd Game:
Oblivion and all of the other E.S. series are great, but when the ending for this one finishes with the statue, I hoped there would be extra missions. Overall nice game.
Post by: Epic Winnery on May 25, 2011, 06:59:44 pm
Fantastic game. It is one of the best mecha games I have ever played. The story was meh and the voice acting was lulzy but the gameplay is fun as hell.
Chaos Legion
It was made by the guys that made DMC. The gameplay is fun and all as you get to summon different types of soldiers to help you out (which they do) but you can get lost in the story easily. The end boss can be pretty hard, but once you get your final legion back you might as well be in god mode since the rest of the game becomes easy as hell. Voice acting is also pretty bad, even cringe worthy.
Post by: Shunt666 on May 29, 2011, 11:50:05 pm
Greatness. I expect the upcoming sequel to be as good, if not better.
Post by: Blazingfox on May 30, 2011, 12:00:56 am
Worst in the series.
Post by: Lith on May 30, 2011, 09:13:12 am
Post by: DMK on May 30, 2011, 02:50:27 pm
Post by: Staubhold on June 01, 2011, 11:06:49 pm
Wow, very good game... story is great! Love it!
Post by: kakkoii superhero on June 05, 2011, 05:01:51 pm
the story kinda pointless, I never knew why did the republic of Zaftra infiltrate venezuela, and some of the new backpack feature are only useful for the enemy, like the radar backpack. it is very annoying when multiple enemy units has it and suddenly all missilers can shoot all their missiles to our team in one turn creating absurd damage, while the backpack is heavy and the unit who carries it is most likely expendable with light body setting and light machine gun, while we can't afford to have a scout unit like that since we only have 6 units, while the opponent can have multiple scouts with this backpack, anyway I hardly have any cassualties, only on the last battle I lost 2 members from la allianza, because I forgot to upgrade their wanzers on the last shop since I thought the game was already ended.
Post by: vyn on June 05, 2011, 09:09:27 pm
Dead nation... not that fun but ill try to finish it at least once.
Wipeout HD, pretty good.
Post by: Shunt666 on June 07, 2011, 09:34:43 pm
Really fun horror game. The atmosphere is constantly tense, with numerous nifty ways to spook the player. My only gripe is that the humanoid monsters eventually become...predictable. You're bound to notice a universal pattern they follow, meaning it's piss easy to avoid contact with them. Still, I highly recommend Amnesia to anyone who craves for an unusual approach to the horror genre.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on June 13, 2011, 12:41:46 am
loved the story and I kinda got it since I watched the dead space movie already. Did not expect that bitch would be the one to betray you.. I always thought it was the black guy till he died then the scientist dude.. Big twist. Last boss was to fucking easy though :/. Welp time to go back and get every trophy I can then get the sequel
Post by: Bastard Walt on June 13, 2011, 05:52:30 pm
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
I praise God for my ADD and my lousy short term memory, I'm pretty sure I'll forget your post very soon, in time to be able to finish the game and still be surprised.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on June 13, 2011, 06:03:02 pm
Post by: Bastard Walt on June 13, 2011, 06:19:42 pm
Although in the begining of Chapter 9 or 10, where you find the Movie Posters in the entrance, you can see the movie poster for "There's something about PENG" and I thought it might be related to that :O ... so I started trying to apply KINESIS on it, and shoot the damn thing and nothing happened :P
Thanks for the heads up!
Post by: Iced on June 13, 2011, 06:27:12 pm
Post by: Luis Alejandro on June 13, 2011, 06:42:01 pm
Knowing you, you were probably raging in that last fight with kessler
Post by: vyn on June 13, 2011, 09:59:10 pm
Post by: TempesT on June 18, 2011, 01:54:32 pm
Post by: Luis Alejandro on June 18, 2011, 04:57:19 pm
Post by: LurkerSupreme on June 18, 2011, 07:25:10 pm
Deus Ex 2:Not as bad as everyone painted it ,but it wasn't as great as the original for sure. Maps don't feel as large or epic,universal ammunition and removal of RPG elements kills it.
Post by: psychoripper on June 18, 2011, 08:46:35 pm
Its good fun and has slick controls, and gives you a legit "im playing as spiderman and kicking ass" feeling. has fun boss fights and lots of unlockables so i was kept busy. A good game over all
Post by: Insigniawarfare on June 19, 2011, 02:11:51 am
I finished the story and the DLC like some weeks ago just didnt post it up but it was a nice game.
The story was actually good but i still hate that you could not kill pedestrians it would have been alot more fun if i could.
It also would have been fun to be able to search random people out on the streets. Hopefully if they do plan on making another one they could add that stuff to it and maybe a nice online mode kind of like GTA or Red Dead Redemption where you can work together in cases that you and your team or partner have to solve. Like i said cool game. :)
Post by: Bastard Walt on June 20, 2011, 04:55:10 pm
FINALLY. It only took me 2 years and growing a pair of balls ... Man, I feel like a MAN
Post by: Iced on June 20, 2011, 04:58:32 pm
Infamous:finished heroic story line on hard and it was great.4 shards left but I don't give a shit anymore >:(. Doing the evil playthrough now and Sasha rants make alot more sense now.Do you need to erase the save? Or is there any option to start from the beginning? Cant pass some of those shitty uplink race missions( 3 ) .
Deus Ex 2:Not as bad as everyone painted it ,but it wasn't as great as the original for sure. Maps don't feel as large or epic,universal ammunition and removal of RPG elements kills it.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on June 20, 2011, 05:02:08 pm
Post by: Iced on June 20, 2011, 05:04:58 pm
Post by: Luis Alejandro on June 20, 2011, 05:09:48 pm
Post by: Continuity on June 20, 2011, 07:33:12 pm
Amazing series entries, disappointing protagonist. I still miss the 3 men squad system but PSP can't handle it apparently, the difficulty curve is spot on, though some level tend to be designed to completely shut down no upgrade runs, no big deal. Not as good as Z but still great. 8.5/10
Post by: Moostache Salesman on June 22, 2011, 09:19:42 pm
Post by: San2 on June 22, 2011, 09:37:23 pm
Game was all kinds of cool. Best final boss ever.
Post by: Nomechy on June 24, 2011, 08:25:53 pm
I think people need to understand that this is not a sandbox game. the huge world is there just to give the feeling of you actually being a cop in Los Angeles. Its overall really good. The story, the atmosphere, the dialogue, the puzzles and the fact that its not all about blowing peoples brains in. I recommend it to everyone who is looking for breath of fresh air in games.
The last mission was rather silly though.
[size=3pt]And its a fucking long game[/size]
edit: just beat prototype. In terms of mad sandbox fun its all you can really ask for and the combat is good. But the missions just leave a bad taste in my mouth (boss fights in particular start out boring and go into just being shit). Its overall alright. I guess.
I like Infamous more.
I wish i had a PS3 ;-;
Edit again (wtf? is no one else playing anything?): Finished condemned: criminal origins.
I absolutely love this game. Its scary, brutal, gritty and it still plays like a charm. I highly recommend
I wish it was longer.
Post by: Nero D. on July 03, 2011, 10:27:51 pm
never got around to really playing it like i wanted to but finally did
the first one was zeldaesque then i played the second one and went 'holyshitgtainthisbitch' which was cool
then the third one which still kept that vibe but went back to the more fantastic elements of the 1st and also added monster trucks fucking a
all in all a great series but daxter is annoying as shit i get it hes supposed to be that way and all but hes reeeally annoying almost annoying as issun which is remarkable
Post by: Nomechy on July 09, 2011, 03:21:38 pm
A bit dissapointing. Its not bad or anything, it has a great original style and all. But considering the track record of the people who worked on it i was expecting something much better. Its still fun, nothing really special.
Post by: Do not even ask on July 11, 2011, 01:26:25 am
Woefully short, clocking in at about 2 hours including all the optional puzzles, and it's just not as funny or charming as its predecessor. 90% of the puzzles are still easy as piss, so stick to the Prof. Layton series for a real puzzle fix.
Post by: Person Man on July 12, 2011, 10:04:52 pm
Imagine if Resident Evil just stopped giving a fuck and went completely off the wall, and you've got a pretty good picture of what this game's like. The movement controls feel a little dated, but I had an absolute blast with this one.
Post by: Shwa on July 12, 2011, 10:46:02 pm
Also known as Bros For Life: The Game, it's a great entry in the series. (Y4 is better though.)
It made me cry.
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Post by: Shunt666 on July 13, 2011, 05:58:22 pm
The only positive thing I found was...well, the big daddy himself. Duke is acting in-character. On the other hand, mundane gameplay characteristic to new age shooters and ludicrously long, repetitive levels ruin the fun. Not worth the time put into it.
Post by: DMK on July 14, 2011, 05:35:20 am
Enjoyed it alot more then Umbrella Chronicles for the better upgrade system, controls, and the ability for less enraging headshots. Loved the redone cutscenes.
Post by: Nomechy on July 20, 2011, 01:59:22 pm
This needs to be played by every living being on earth
it is amazing
Post by: MightyKombat on July 20, 2011, 02:14:59 pm
The music was great and I got a kick out of trying to get all of Zero's remains.
I hated the second Serges fight and the final fight with Wireframe Sigma, so I'm glad I never fought Zero as I don't wanna know hwo tough he can be.
Post by: Blackmore on July 20, 2011, 02:50:54 pm
A drastic improvement over the first. Voice actors are great, gameplay feels good, although Cole would just cling to things when not needed.
The ending was sad, yet I was okay with it. Felt like it wrapped everything up nicely.
Post by: Nazrat84 on July 21, 2011, 09:03:06 pm
A whole year to get to level 50? REALLY DICE?
I liked it until I reached level 40, then that took some serious devotion to keep leveling up.
Post by: Nomechy on July 21, 2011, 09:39:36 pm
Well i compleated the main story but its only like 50% of the content.
Sandbox stuff is really fun(i hope they never fix the enemy ai)
Final mission + boss were total shit btw
Edit: Beat RE4 again (this time on normal)
Normal actually adds some areas and enemies. A bit odd but it made for a better second playtrough.
Post by: DMK on July 25, 2011, 04:15:28 am
Post by: Nomechy on July 25, 2011, 12:06:42 pm
Post by: Peter H on July 25, 2011, 06:14:26 pm
I loved it. At first I wondered "Is the Dreamcast version better than this?". My answer: No. Improved graphics, new features, and being moddable. That's the key thing, and that's what will keep me playing this game.
Post by: GOH on July 26, 2011, 10:43:25 pm
I finally finished this humongous piece of shit. It's been a while since I played such a broken and flawed game. But if you're a Castlevania fan like me, you gotta play this motherfucker.
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on July 27, 2011, 02:08:43 am
Post by: DMK on July 27, 2011, 04:28:21 am
:???: I have an easy mode
Well you said it had added enemies and areas an you had started it on Normal this time. I'unno, I'm mixing myself up lately too much.
Post by: GOH on July 27, 2011, 03:14:32 pm
Been watching a lot of AVGN lately, uh?I've been extremely bored lately. :P
Post by: MightyKombat on July 27, 2011, 03:24:48 pm
Dialogue aside I once accidentally shot a kid civilian. Why can't I resist this stuff?
And fricking zombies with glowsticks that can walk through walls. WTH, Goldman?
Post by: 【RTC】MelvanaInChains on July 27, 2011, 03:26:25 pm
i've played hotd2 so many times i know the times the zombies will appear by heart. i fucking love the series so much.
Post by: MightyKombat on July 27, 2011, 04:38:11 pm
Post by: DMK on July 28, 2011, 07:23:53 am
Post by: Psycho Krusher on July 29, 2011, 08:09:04 pm
Too bad I can't afford full game.
Post by: Plumbum on July 30, 2011, 04:46:51 am
I enjoyed it, but the constant switching of the storylines and the excessively long simulation missions really hurt it.
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
It was a suprisingly fun remake. I enjoyed Vile Mode the most. I would have loved to see them remake X3.
Post by: vyn on July 30, 2011, 11:31:37 pm
Not bad game but gen 4 remains supreme.
Post by: Jexsam on July 31, 2011, 02:25:29 am
Best game since the original release of Gen2, if not the best period.
A villain team I can actually hate (the only instance I can think of in five gens of playing where one witnesses a villain team physically abuse a Pokemon), a team boss that's actually fairly competent, and a plot that's actually slightly deeper than "get badges, beat evil team"? Please sir, can I have some more?
My only gripe, and it's one that I've had since Gen3, is I miss a real rival. Having friendly rivals is nice, and Gen5 did it pretty well, but I miss having a rival I actually want to beat the shit out of.
gen 4 remains supreme.
Gens 2 and 5 would like a word with you.
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on July 31, 2011, 09:09:13 pm
Post by: Psycho Krusher on July 31, 2011, 09:43:16 pm
I actually liked it. Not the best FPS, but I wont give it so low score as some reviewers. Still... I don't play a lot of new age shooters so I can be too objective in that matter.
Post by: Duo Solo on July 31, 2011, 09:49:31 pm
Game is too easy compared to the first one. Oh well, it was still fun though. :)
Post by: Peter H on August 01, 2011, 07:06:09 pm
Pokemon Emerald on my mobile,
What?
You do realise that if you have gotten far enough past certain gyms, you could migrate from the GBA games to the NDS ones, right? And if you got far enough on the 4th Gen games, you can transfer to 5th.
gen 4 remains supreme.
Just you wait 'till Black and White get a third game. And I hope it's for the DS.
Post by: Nomechy on August 03, 2011, 12:08:27 am
what the fuck?
ARE YOU SERIOUS?
*lolmechy throws xbox out of the window*
Post by: Cazaki on August 04, 2011, 05:36:11 pm
A game ahead of it's time. I had been meaning to play it for a long time but now that I've played it I can say that this game was worth it. The only thing that pisses me off are terrible stealth mechanics, but I got used to it soon. Next on the agenda is Metal Gear Solid 2. This game...8/10.
Post by: Jdplayer on August 05, 2011, 10:40:24 pm
I have to say I enjoyed this game very much. It had some nice twists and turns throughout the story and kept me entertained the whole way through. Beat the good story and now I'm ready to tackle the evil story and then inFAMOUS 2.
Post by: K.O.D on August 07, 2011, 07:16:01 pm
Awesome hardcore indie FP(S?)RPG with lots of content. Think Warhammer 40,000K, Blade Runner and Deus Ex all blended in. You can shoot, slice, cast magic, hack OR stealth your way through any level, and being able to dual wield a pistol and a sword is just plain awesome. A few complaints are that there are no civilians in the game and the levels feel a bit empty with no items to loot, the writing and dialogue is pretty bad in English with the developers being French and all.
Post by: vyn on August 07, 2011, 08:15:33 pm
Pokemon Emerald on my mobile,
What?
You do realise that if you have gotten far enough past certain gyms, you could migrate from the GBA games to the NDS ones, right? And if you got far enough on the 4th Gen games, you can transfer to 5th.gen 4 remains supreme.
Just you wait 'till Black and White get a third game. And I hope it's for the DS.
i dont feel like carrying my DS for gba games, my cellphone however is always there. I do plan on getting the third game of the current gen and i actually hope its for the 3ds so i have a better excuse to get then new console.
Post by: Nero D. on August 09, 2011, 09:46:23 pm
nice little quick game with good controls and a good story
and a good twist ending
Post by: Pal on August 10, 2011, 05:44:12 pm
Played as Yunica. Disappointing final boss but kickass game all around, my favorite one gameplay-wise.
Post by: Insigniawarfare on August 13, 2011, 04:31:39 am
Edit - I Finished Bio Shock 2 yesterday thats a good game as well but it was to short for me
Post by: Person Man on August 24, 2011, 07:58:02 pm
It's a unique game, to be sure. The last handful of levels are stupidly easy compared to earlier levels, though.
Oh and apparently there are, like, eight different endings so I guess I'll be starting over.
Post by: Nomechy on August 24, 2011, 08:58:16 pm
There are no words for how retarded this game is.
Post by: Cazaki on August 24, 2011, 09:03:00 pm
Game of
The year.
(2 lines right?)
Post by: vyn on August 25, 2011, 06:19:34 am
Story is ass, especially when compared to the great story and characters of the first game. Gameplay Improved a lot though, most battles and scenes are intense, moving through new marai is way easier than empire city too. Final boss in Infamous 1 was awesome because by that point you hated that bastard. Now the final boss is like.. meh...
I miss coles looks and sexy voice from the first game too.
Post by: Nomechy on August 25, 2011, 03:27:25 pm
THAT FUCKING LAST MISSION AAARGH
best music game ever
Post by: the_mith on August 26, 2011, 01:20:15 pm
Finished this a while ago so the reviews late, It was alot of fun and although it was short I wasn't bored
during any part of it. Using the entertainment:time ratio this has to be one of the most unique games I've played.
Post by: Toshio Tenma on August 26, 2011, 02:26:58 pm
I really enjoyed the game, despite having too many cutscenes which are impossible to skip, I've took ours playing and trying to figure item locations.
My remote's battery started to fail several times and specially in boss battles which is pretty tough. Don't cared so much about the story being good or bad, at least they could provide the options to have japanese dialogue with english subs. My hand shake involuntary when I'm holding objects for long time, so it was pretty difficult to aim with the wii remote, but I managed to finish the game anyway.
Post by: Bastard Thedge on August 27, 2011, 04:59:24 pm
Story is nothing compared to the first game, gameplay got a lot better, tho.
As with Little Big Planet, I'll stay away from the ugc, I may use it just to get the trophies and that's it.
Post by: vyn on September 04, 2011, 10:33:48 pm
Waaaay better ending, hell it was tough to keep pressing R1 in that final sequence. I dunno if it was on purpose how the good side final boss was so tough and the evil ending was so easy (i played both runs on hard difficulty). So yeah the story improved a lot on the evil side but still nowhere near as good as inamous 1.
How diferent the endings are for cole makes me wonder how they are going to handle infamous 3.
Post by: Nomechy on September 04, 2011, 10:34:40 pm
Post by: vyn on September 04, 2011, 10:35:16 pm
Post by: Nomechy on September 04, 2011, 10:36:50 pm
Post by: vyn on September 04, 2011, 10:39:50 pm
Sucker punch said something like "only if we have good ideas" AND the franchise is owned by SONY, not SP.
Post by: Nomechy on September 04, 2011, 10:42:45 pm
Well that might mean that number 3 wont have cole...
Post by: Blackmore on September 05, 2011, 04:32:44 pm
To me, it just has that style of play that even though the things you can do are sorta limited, it does it right and makes it addicting as hell.
But the online is horrid so far. Getting some Heavenly Sword-class button delay the entire time.
Post by: Nomechy on September 06, 2011, 06:05:43 pm
...
This is one of the best things ever.
Post by: Person Man on September 10, 2011, 08:40:34 pm
I didn't know this, but apparently it's possible to build a video game out of nothing but hopeless bleak despair. The puzzles and the environments are genius, but the ending was really abrupt.
Post by: Therio on September 10, 2011, 09:04:41 pm
In my opinion the best platformer ever made. I have yet to play anything that comes close to it in terms of fun.
Post by: Cazaki on September 10, 2011, 09:25:46 pm
Youre gonna have to quote them on that cuz im pretty sure youre wrong.
Sucker punch said something like "only if we have good ideas" AND the franchise is owned by SONY, not SP.
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Post by: Nomechy on September 10, 2011, 10:55:28 pm
Post by: Cazaki on September 11, 2011, 04:44:42 pm
Post by: vyn on September 11, 2011, 07:35:31 pm
Youre gonna have to quote them on that cuz im pretty sure youre wrong.
Sucker punch said something like "only if we have good ideas" AND the franchise is owned by SONY, not SP.Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
the next step in cole`s story is not obvious thats true but if sony thinks theres more money to be made from our parkour hero then bet your ass they will make it work. I for one would like a kessler prequel.
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Post by: Jdplayer on September 12, 2011, 08:32:33 pm
Blazblue: Continuum Shift (Story)
Other than my head hurting from trying to understand everything, the story was pretty good, the gag reels were hilarious, and I have gone a bit fanboy for Noel in the process (After all she went through, you just wanna give her a hug y'know?). Now to get the money for CSII.
Post by: GOH on September 13, 2011, 12:31:45 pm
I'm quite satisfied with this game. After finishing the story I'm hoping for something similar in Borderlands 2. However the game is really glitchy and has a lot of game breaking stuff. Also the online mode could use some extra stuff, like match making and some extra modes. Hopefully they'll also tone down on the grinding in Borderlands 2. As it stands the first game doesn't have much replay value for most people. But I enjoyed it a lot nonetheless. Now I'm gonna play the online modes for a while and some of the DLCs.
Post by: Pal on September 14, 2011, 05:18:57 pm
Beautiful game, most polished Valve title. Lacks the immersion of the first one but makes it up in cinematic feeling. Puzzles range between piss easy and "Oh shit, why didn't I try that before?" difficulty. Source engine makes everything look gorgeous in here. Story isn't so great but it's good enough.
Post by: Dʀᴏ on September 17, 2011, 02:23:13 pm
Started playing the game in mid August. Barely just finished it today,
I had so much fun playing this game. Did all the quests for each of the guilds.
I haven't finished every single quest and there's probably some more.
Finished the Nights of the Nine a few days ago.
I was mostly using the glitch bound armor that looks like Daedric armor.
I still haven't played the Shivering Isles DLC. Is it worth it?
I can't wait for Skyrim. :)
Post by: Jexsam on September 19, 2011, 09:27:56 pm
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion PS3 version
Started playing the game in mid August. Barely just finished it today,
I had so much fun playing this game. Did all the quests for each of the guilds.
I haven't finished every single quest and there's probably some more.
Finished the Nights of the Nine a few days ago.
I was mostly using the glitch bound armor that looks like Daedric armor.
I still haven't played the Shivering Isles DLC. Is it worth it?
I can't wait for Skyrim. :)
-10 internetz for playing on a platform other than PC. Mods bro.
But to answer the important question Shivering Isles is very, very worth it. If you liked the rest of the game that much, you're doing yourself a huge disservice by not playing it.
Post by: Psycho Krusher on September 20, 2011, 06:56:09 pm
Wow, very good game. A lot of good fights and creepy atmosphere (loved the Scarecrov levels!). The last fight with Joker was crap though.
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Post by: Diva on September 21, 2011, 07:16:20 pm
Final Boss got straight-up pwned
Blah blah blah, you're dead
Post by: Shunt666 on September 21, 2011, 07:39:13 pm
Pretty much done, with the exception of the challenges (don't feel like taking them on). It was a fun experience nonetheless. Kept me engrossed enough to clear out the entire story mode in one go (which is admittedly short, but the bonus content makes up for it). All in all, an interesting and refreshing contribution to puzzle games.
Post by: Nomechy on September 24, 2011, 12:05:19 pm
This was WAAAAAAAAAAAY overdue. Great game all around. I does kinda get lazy near the end but the final battle makes up for it.
Post by: FeLo_Llop on September 26, 2011, 01:34:30 pm
Camera is bad aligned with the character(sometimes gets confusing), so when you press certain command, it makes whatever it wants...¬¬.
Aside that it's a fun game, with good puzzles and etc. Bosses are epic(fat lava bastard is fun, tho, xD). Some people finds this game kinda disrespectful with the TR1(Anniversary is a remake), but after playing both games...I'm with the remake :D!
Post by: Shunt666 on September 26, 2011, 10:24:37 pm
This game is tight. My only complaint is how you're forced into an item gathering quest for TK before being allowed to confront him; I find that segment dull and redundant. Other than that, good story, interesting repertoire of side missions, and a wide custom weapons selection.
Post by: LurkerSupreme on October 01, 2011, 06:48:44 pm
Post by: Person Man on October 05, 2011, 12:59:27 am
Got the good ending first, then went back and did an evil playthrough. Probably should have reversed that, because evil is so much easier than good. Even on a higher difficulty, I breezed through the evil side in half the time it took me to finish the good one.
Post by: ALTERNATECHAR on October 12, 2011, 06:43:16 am
the game is as fun as a video game can be...but the storyline feel to much like a soap opera fairytale...
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on October 14, 2011, 12:09:30 am
Apart from the stupid "fragile weapon" system (which is worthless because there's tons of weapons around), a stupid camera doing some annoying things and the not-so-great grapple events, the gameplay is okay. Unfortunately, they sacrificed the character and story for that. I cannot like the character when he's emotionless even after being confronted with his past, if I compare it to other main characters like in Silent Hill 2 when they have some emotional breakdowns. And the story is really weak, and feels like they're forcing me to play a whole game just to show what could have been resumed in few lines.
In conclusion, I don't recommend this game, which is a disappointment in the whole Silent Hill series. Go read what it is about in the wiki and you're done. No need to spend money for this.
Post by: GOH on October 14, 2011, 11:25:09 am
Origins is not exactly a masterpiece but I wouldn't call it a disappointment, that's just silly. It's a good game.
Post by: FeLo_Llop on October 14, 2011, 03:39:33 pm
CLASSIC game from the SNES and capable of more fun than any other game. SERIOUSLY xD!!
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on October 15, 2011, 10:53:12 am
Are you fucking serious.
Origins is not exactly a masterpiece but I wouldn't call it a disappointment, that's just silly. It's a good game.
Well, I found it boring. I was expecting to see more stuff about Alessa, but hey, two dungeons were only about the main character, and his reactions were totally dull and repetitive (not really tragic when he encounters and kills his parents but then shouting like crazy each time he grabbed that damn piece. I'm sorry but I couldn't sympathize with the character). One had nothing to do with anything, just small comments saying "Hey, she was there in the past" but that's it. Even the hospital didn't feel like it had anything to do with Alessa, only that "She stayed there for a moment".
Also, one thing I like about the Overworld is that it suddenly comes and you can't escape from such thing. But in here, you can decide if you want to go or not, which takes away the feeling of "Oh god, here it comes!" that I normally get when the world starts to change. Yeah sure, in the end it forcefully comes, but in the end when you're equipped with nearly all the weapons in the game, which is worthless.
Post by: Psycho Krusher on October 17, 2011, 02:17:42 pm
Bleh, lacked atmosphere of the First/Second Encounter.
Post by: dusk112 on October 17, 2011, 02:35:11 pm
Despite being an ero game it has surprisingly fun, deep, and difficult gameplay with a good story to complement it. Not to mention there are multiple routes to do and the game took me around 35 hours to beat just for one route.
Post by: Lucina on October 17, 2011, 05:31:31 pm
What a classic. This was just as much fun as it was on N64, and still fun to play.
Next thing, now I gotta try that Master Quest.
Post by: Person Man on October 17, 2011, 11:21:05 pm
Proving once again that Tim Schafer and Double Fine can do absolutely no wrong. Incredible atmosphere, aesthetics, and humor make for an immensely enjoyable, if short, game.
Post by: Makkah on October 22, 2011, 04:56:59 am
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on October 22, 2011, 05:20:59 am
It's an good and sorely underrated SRPG/RTS with an 80 hours long story mode, multiple classes like dragons, golems, monsters, dozens of human jobs and a relatively "deep" approach in the social events that trigger a war, like the economic inequality. Most of the late game action is "let's stop badguy x from using an ancient power/magic to blow the world", though.
There are 3 endings depending on the decisions you make (which also determine which special characters join your army), being obviously the good ending (you become king); the standard ending (the leader you served is crowned and you become a royal knight); and the bad ending (your country gets wiped off from existence by barbaric tribes). My favorite is the bad ending because of the exclusive final battle.
Post by: UrbaneVirtuoso on October 23, 2011, 03:26:47 am
Given Crytek's generosity, I was able to get a gist of what PC elitists felt with this title, and God was it exhilarating. For starters, the aesthetics were very good for a port, and frame rate was fine overall (yet had some slowdowns from aiming a cloaked ACOG, an issue still prevalent in Crysis 2). I could also notice some glittering here and there, but that's rare.
Furthermore, my favourite thing about this game is the variety; one could sneak by without notice, kill KPA soldiers with thrown objects (like chickens, LOL), storm in guns blazing (provided you're not asinine) or simply take delight in how absolutely powerful the sniper feels. Finally, my only real gripes with Crysis is it lacking the multiplayer component, getting stuck between geometry and how fucking frustrating a particular alien level was.
8/10 -- a truly solid purchase worth below half the daily price. :beamgoi:
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Post by: GOH on October 23, 2011, 02:35:56 pm
Pretty good game, not as good as the first one. The haunted hallway in the school was especially terrifying. I couldn't take some characters as seriously as the first game. General Vanek is silly. And is it me, or the woman who does the voice of Stokes is the same who does the voice for Zoey in L4D? Anyway pretty good game. Dunno if I should play F.E.A.R. 3 though. Heard it was crap.
Post by: Bad News GBK on October 23, 2011, 05:48:16 pm
Since the thread here about part three coming in december, i got in the mood to play the first game again and played it trough with wu..going to play it more today evening. Its a great game, i play the ps2 version via emulator which emulates the game very well, there are only a few slowdowns if a lot is going on but i think that wasa problem on the original ps2 before as well
Post by: Ricepigeon on October 24, 2011, 04:22:13 pm
A bit disappointed that the game was so short, but overall fun and addicting nonetheless. Not to mention some of the humorous dialogue in the game and the.... disturbing... images of the companion cube in that hidden alcove.
Post by: Nomechy on October 25, 2011, 08:36:47 pm
Too short, gameplay gets pretty boring and what the fuck story.
pass
Post by: K.O.D on October 25, 2011, 08:38:31 pm
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Post by: ShadowArm on October 27, 2011, 03:07:26 pm
probally the 1st game who invented the Total War Style of RTS, its a great game
the history, the strategies and your arsehole in your hand every time when your units are screwed(or when you lost them in the battle and you cant use them anymore) or the map is made only for the enemy (Kislev's 1st map or Sylvannia's region)
if you're looking for a good and old strategy game without the bullshit of base building and single units, and where your descisions can cost the life of your regiments and your gold coins
Dark Omen its your game
-Transformers: War for cybertron
Good game, they managed to use not only the G1 to BM main Timeline, but also Animated(Starscream Literally sister/clone Slipstream), Comics and Armada
This is the kind of game that if you play it you will say: Fuck the Reviews this game is Awesome!
and literally it is
even more bcuz of this promo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctkjNF9JSPE
Post by: Nomechy on October 28, 2011, 04:57:32 pm
Well i finished the main story but thats not even close to the real end. Still a shitload of sidequests and collectibles left.
But yeah, its awesome. Perfect balance of stealth and action. Hell it even had a few cool boss fights unlike the first one.
End was pretty dissapointing.
Post by: Nazrat84 on October 31, 2011, 12:17:00 am
Shitty story.
Entirely multiplayer.
Post by: Nomechy on October 31, 2011, 06:13:28 am
Post by: K.O.D on October 31, 2011, 05:01:25 pm
Post by: Bastard Walt on October 31, 2011, 06:02:54 pm
What? Why are you looking at me like that? Freaking games are cryptic as fuck, and the game barely tells you anything to solve the puzzles. I think it's frustrating as shit, but it's a family game so ...
Post by: Bad News GBK on October 31, 2011, 06:37:56 pm
i played trough the most maps in Left 4 Dead its a great game but i am glad i bought it for only 5 euro via the steam halloween sale. While its good it is getting repetitive fast. It would have been much better with at least twice as many different enemy types, and maybe a bit more story + clues about the infection, mutations and the characters ..left 4 dead 1 +2 felt quite shallow and barebones for me
Post by: Djoulz on November 02, 2011, 10:09:42 am
F.E.A.R. 2 - Project Origin
Dunno if I should play F.E.A.R. 3 though. Heard it was crap.
rent it, and then you can regret wasting your time on it
finished Deadspace 2 and it's as excellent as the first one...very fucking creepy moments, great monsters, will play again
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 02, 2011, 10:21:44 pm
Yeah, I played it again. Best Bioshock game, I love everything about it. Bioshock 2 was a disappointment, though.
Post by: Bea on November 03, 2011, 01:33:56 am
Awesome fun game with moderate difficulty. Dagon, I love playing this game. The torch is the best weapon ever.
Post by: Iced on November 03, 2011, 01:35:16 am
Post by: LunchPolice aka Quack on November 06, 2011, 04:45:22 am
That was awesome. The reimaginings of each level are nostalgic, creative, pretty, and just plain fun. They're extremely good. I like both Classic and Modern Sonic. This is some of the best level design I've seen in Sonic for ages. Apart from
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The story and bosses weren't too good at all, but the game as a whole is amazing.
Post by: Person Man on November 11, 2011, 01:27:26 am
It is very rare that a game is genuinely funny, but Deathspank makes it seem effortless. It could've done with more variety in the side missions, but other than that it's quite good.
Post by: Makkah on November 17, 2011, 06:37:23 am
First let me say that I have a deep fondness for this game. The graphics, gameplay, sound effects, voice overs, and story make me feel like I'm playing a role in my own sci-fi movie. The game managed to piss me off a bit at the end though because (CAUTION SPOILERS AHEAD) giving me the freedom to do what missions I want when I want, was cool, but being punished for it by having almost the entire abducted crew get liquefied was a bit off putting (I liked those guys, especially the chef). I usually try not to play games using faqs or guides so I can discover everything for myself...Won't be doing that for Mass Effect 3, though.
All in all it's a great game and my complaints above are minor when compared to everything else. It gives me another reason to replay the game anyway.
PS: Never before have I had such impure thoughts for a fictional character, before Miranda Lawson...that is all.
Post by: Djoulz on November 17, 2011, 10:10:54 am
though, i will try that Skyrim game, even though i HATE that combat system (first person perspective in a medieval game - read: a sword or axe in hands-), where you hit and you can't really see if you're hitting the mob or not... still, it looks like a freaking awesome game, very wide and rich!!
Post by: kakkoii superhero on November 17, 2011, 10:15:58 am
Post by: Djoulz on November 17, 2011, 10:52:45 am
still a VERY awesome game to try and enjoy: extremely well crafted
EDIT: i guess i'm just sold to Dark Souls: really loving it from the first second i tried it until now...and that's 40+ hours in the game without having finished it
Post by: Cazaki on November 17, 2011, 09:45:53 pm
Post by: K.O.D on November 19, 2011, 01:15:33 pm
Post by: GOH on November 21, 2011, 12:02:14 pm
Short, but awesome. One of those types of games that actually makes you think in order to overcome obstacles instead of just blowing shit up. Now I'm gonna do some of the challenges and maybe try some bonus maps. I'm dying to play Portal 2. :P
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 22, 2011, 11:32:45 pm
Since you guys recommended me that game in the CyberConnect2 thread, I decided to buy it. The missions part was a little repetitive, I would have prefered they didn't force me to do sidequests. And the races suck. Apart from that, the game is great. I truly enjoyed it.
Post by: Flamme on November 25, 2011, 06:27:07 pm
Even though this game is fan made it really takes up to the SOR name. There's multiple pathways, unlockable characters, tools and even the ability to make your own mod using SorMaker. And I still play it from time to time usually with the 2 bosses cheat that you can unlock.
Post by: Therio on December 06, 2011, 04:14:03 pm
A rhythm/rpg game with music by Ronald Jenkees. How could this ever go wrong?
Hint: It didn't. Game's amazing as fuck, got everything 100%ed.
Post by: 1Ultima on December 06, 2011, 04:24:27 pm
Not as good as the console version, but its ok for a six month development period.
They got lazy for the Classic music at the last 2 levels but they leveled that out with DAT BIG ARMS.
And the final was a BIG improvement from the console.
All in all, good but could be better.
Post by: Makkah on December 10, 2011, 07:01:05 am
Post by: Cybaster on December 15, 2011, 03:57:17 pm
Batman: Arkham cityNot much to add here. Final boss was unexpected and original, but I didn't expect him to be the final boss. And I didn't expect the game to end right there while I was only at 40% of the game.
Well i finished the main story but thats not even close to the real end. Still a shitload of sidequests and collectibles left.
But yeah, its awesome. Perfect balance of stealth and action. Hell it even had a few cool boss fights unlike the first one.
End was pretty dissapointing.
Still, very awesome game, and the best game of the year for me after the inevitable Skyrim.
Post by: Djoulz on December 16, 2011, 10:23:24 am
Post by: Cazaki on December 16, 2011, 04:23:02 pm
Post by: kakkoii superhero on December 17, 2011, 02:39:56 pm
bug ridden, relatively poorly textured.... non memorable/ lovable npc characters, unfunny jokes, it barely touch your feeling at all story/ dialoque wise.
Post by: Shunt666 on December 18, 2011, 03:02:52 pm
The vast variety of likable, colorful NPCs is what makes this game so great. That, and it's unique sense of humour. Cross-examining the parrot was pure gold.
Case 5 felt a tad too long-winded and slow-paced for my taste, but it has Jake Marshall, so it's all good in da hood.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on December 28, 2011, 08:01:26 am
Best sonic game ever. You have 3 different variations of a stage from the start, the present time, the past and the future. Now depending on whether or not you destroy robniks machine generator in the past determines the present time and the future(good or bad). Thats 5 different themed levels/music for a fucking stage. Robotnik has the greatest theme hes ever had in any sonic game ever (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2eYmfkFN5U).
This is probably the first sonic game where i actually paused and try to find everything in a stage. Also enjoyed all the themes, the music in this game is fantastic
Post by: Lucina on December 30, 2011, 08:45:17 am
Definitely one of the best games on the PS3.
The storyline had me hooked, despite me not playing the first 2 games. The melee combat was easy to get into, and stealth had me thinking of ways around. Real fun indeed.
Still have yet to try Multiplayer though.
Post by: Blackmore on December 30, 2011, 08:51:21 pm
Beat the game 3 times with Paragons, and only did the Renegade long enough to get the achievement. Then I just deleted it.
Hate doing the evil part.
[size=2pt]I'm such a goodie goodie.[/size]
Btu yeah, great gam,e a blast to play, the combination of RPG elements and shooting make for a great game. If you haven't played it, give it a whirl.
Post by: Djoulz on December 30, 2011, 09:16:07 pm
Uncharted 3- Drake's Deception.
Definately one of the best games on the PS3.
The storyline had me hooked, despite me not playing the first 2 games. The melee combat was easy to get into, and stealth had me thinking of ways around. Real fun indeed.
Still have yet to try Multiplayer though.
agreed: it made me play the 2 others back to back and it's a blast!
the multiplayer is freaking awesome
Post by: Just No Point on December 31, 2011, 03:14:55 pm
Favorite ability was Fighter of course 8)
I think we are going to try Rayman Origins next.
Post by: da_linkwent on December 31, 2011, 06:04:47 pm
Post by: Cazaki on January 03, 2012, 03:39:43 am
Maybe it's because it's 2012 but this is nowhere near what people said it was way back in like 07 or so, this game is SHITTY. The missions suck, the assassinations suck, the escape mechanics suck, combat is easy but still manages to be frustrating. The story actually good I suppose but Altair isn't as cool a guy as I thought he was before playing this game.
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on January 03, 2012, 03:46:23 am
Post by: Bastard Walt on January 03, 2012, 05:25:04 pm
Post by: TempesT on January 09, 2012, 10:05:29 pm
I liked Saints Row 2 better, everything in The Third seemed really rushed, the missions weren't as enticing (a bunch of introductions to the activities? blah) and the story wasn't as engaging. The gameplay itself was better, and I enjoyed the awesome variety of weapons and upgrades and there was a definite increase in general hilarity over 2. Still a great game.
Spoiler: ending and story spoilers (click to see content)
Post by: Blackmore on January 09, 2012, 10:21:31 pm
Me: JEEZ, I FINALLY BEAT THE BOSS. Now I hope the ending makes it worthwile-
Game: *ENDING*
Me: ....yeah, screw this game.
Post by: Errdor on January 10, 2012, 01:06:44 am
Gameplay is so fucking intense and the storyline is pretty good overall.
Post by: Person Man on January 18, 2012, 04:19:12 am
An absolutely brilliant game, in every way. It's practically exploding with originality, great design, new ideas, and style.
Post by: Iced on January 18, 2012, 04:28:32 am
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Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on January 18, 2012, 04:29:27 am
I had forgotten how easy was it to become stupidly overpowered. Lvl.64 Relm + Soul of Thamasa + Ultima + Quick + Celestriad = Kefka died before inflicting any damage.
Post by: Person Man on January 18, 2012, 04:58:03 am
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Oh ho ho ho. I see what you did there, baaaaby.
Post by: San2 on January 20, 2012, 02:31:14 am
I'm never gonna play it on Playstation again. Dreamcast version had a much better framerate and it looked much crisper.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 22, 2012, 06:51:41 pm
LOL yeah, I finally found the motivation of beating all characters story modes. But still, 12 new characters, 8 new stages and spectator mode seems like quite a BS move from Capcom to obtain more money for things that could have been released as DLC, yet were released as a game. Don't know if the new DLC mode is good, haven't bought it, but I still wish they release a Tournament mode :(
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on January 22, 2012, 06:54:51 pm
Post by: TempesT on January 22, 2012, 06:56:24 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 22, 2012, 07:02:53 pm
12 DLC character would have been as (if not more) expensive than a new disc release.
Not really, because personally, from all the characters released, I was only interested in Phoenix Wright and Vergil. I played the others and yeah, they're okay, but I only used them once (for the story mode) and that's it. Do you buy all DLC characters even if there's one you're not interested at all? It's a waste of money IMO.
And hey, Tournament mode is great if you go with a lot of friends and organize a tournament. I have fun doing this with my friends at university with Super Street Fighter 4.
Post by: I am The Master Donut on February 05, 2012, 07:03:07 pm
I liked it, but it felt too short
Post by: Luis Alejandro on February 12, 2012, 09:25:52 pm
Super short story, beat it in a day and a half and I wasn't even focusing on the main missions. I got Rome 100% restored and all my assassins were at Max level. Btw I love my little assassins <3.
Graphics are ok considering the game is about 2 years old but WTF story mode runs like it's not going the speed it should. Alot of slow downs and unequal frame speeds. Looks really choppy at times as if it were going 30fps instead of 60fps. Oh Gawd multiplayer though.. fucking incredible. No slow downs and it runs fucking perfect. The net code is beautiful I haven't experienced any lag what so ever. Its also pretty fucking intense. Haven't had so much fun playing a multiplayer game of this magnitude of skill since counter strike
Overall, I give this game a 70/5 stars. Another huge plothole at the end, think its probably my favorite out of the 3. Well.. now its time to go back and get 16s hidden message( how the fuck does this work btw? Did he leave them in your mind? Can't be in the animus since its a completely new one). My bitch ass friend also has my acr I need to get that shit back asap before I lose this interest I have over the series >_>
Post by: Cazaki on February 12, 2012, 09:35:30 pm
Post by: DMK on February 12, 2012, 10:48:57 pm
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( how the fuck does this work btw? Did he leave them in your mind? Can't be in the animus since its a completely new one).
Hes part of the animus, don't ask me how even when it was sorta explained in Revelations, especially with the youknowwhats suddenly in the universe out of fucking NO WHERE.
Post by: GOH on February 13, 2012, 12:48:18 am
I had this game in my HDD for a while and I never bothered to finish it. Well now I did, and I can say that it's a cool FPS, though it tends to get a bit boring after a while. Fuck you Lucifer, just fuck you.
Post by: Person Man on February 13, 2012, 03:40:24 am
Well.. now its time to go back and get 16s hidden message( how the fuck does this work btw? Did he leave them in your mind? Can't be in the animus since its a completely new one).I think they said that Lucy stole all of the data from the original Animus before they escaped and uploaded it into the new one. Or something like that. This series' plot keeps getting more and more convoluted.
Post by: Bastard Walt on February 13, 2012, 05:14:23 pm
I'd been procrastinating on ending it, because I didn't want it to end ;_; Very good game. I hope they make another one.
Post by: TempesT on February 13, 2012, 06:37:23 pm
Post by: Mgbenz on February 13, 2012, 06:46:08 pm
Finished the first Phoenix wright game
I liked it, but it felt too short
Visual novels don't last more than half a day to finish.
Post by: Djoulz on February 13, 2012, 09:15:51 pm
Dead Space 2
I'd been procrastinating on ending it, because I didn't want it to end ;_; Very good game. I hope they make another one.
that's why i just entered my 143rd hour at Dark Souls after just deciding to kill the final boss
Post by: Bad News GBK on February 13, 2012, 09:30:22 pm
its one of the best games i ever played.
Post by: GOH on February 19, 2012, 04:44:02 pm
This.
This has got to be one of the most fucking hard games I have ever played. A brilliant game nonetheless. This game is so fucking badass, I just can't describe it correctly in simple words. I am a mere mortal compared to the invicible Max Payne. *Tears*
Now I'm set for Max Payne 3 baby.
Post by: Nomechy on February 19, 2012, 05:09:41 pm
Post by: Shunt666 on February 19, 2012, 07:49:58 pm
Easily one of the best games I've ever played. Great story that kept me involved the entire time, flexibility when it comes to problem solving, interesting repertoire of augmentations to choose from, and most importantly, the endings. None of them can be straightforwardly classified as good or bad. It's up to the player to decide which point of view he agrees with.
Only issue I have is the hilariously abusable NPC AI, but I suppose a game can't be perfect in every regard.
Post by: Nomechy on February 19, 2012, 08:04:18 pm
Ontopic: Catherine
Gameplay itself is alright but the story was cringeworthy. Cant say i liked it.
Post by: Shunt666 on February 19, 2012, 08:11:04 pm
The rest I didn't find too bad...save for the first in line, until I learned the hard way to stay on the move and place my trust in the cover system.
Post by: Nomechy on February 19, 2012, 08:38:23 pm
Post by: GOH on February 21, 2012, 05:36:42 pm
I personally think this is the scariest of them all. Pretty cool game. After playing the rest I got used to the scares though. ;P
And the ending is just dreadful. Fettel and Alma are such meanies. >:(
Post by: Nomechy on February 22, 2012, 09:21:59 pm
Was about 4 hours long, though i missed stuff like manuscripts so im definetly going back to it. The horde style combat is fun as hell and the atmosphere is absolutely fantastic just like in the first game. End was a bit dissapointing but even then it was well worth the 15 euros.
Also fight till dawn mode is addictive as hell.
Post by: Nazrat84 on February 24, 2012, 04:15:50 am
Shut up.
Take my money.
Post by: Duos on February 24, 2012, 05:10:04 am
Yes, I actually finished it. I cannot believe how a game that was so awesome for almost the entire thing turned into a colossal glitch-fest at the tail end. Jesus Christ, HOW did they get away with that?
Post by: Alpaca-San on February 24, 2012, 06:32:55 am
A classic it may be, it is even more amusing when you get all the chaos emeralds and your six year old second cousin immediately starts talking about Dragon Ball Z Kai and asks you if I have any Dragon Ball Z games. I dunno, there's just something really amusing about a six year old girl regularly watching Dragon Ball Z.
Post by: Jesuszilla on February 24, 2012, 06:35:09 am
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on February 24, 2012, 12:17:59 pm
Shadows of the DamnedI didn't get any glitches. :-\
Yes, I actually finished it. I cannot believe how a game that was so awesome for almost the entire thing turned into a colossal glitch-fest at the tail end. Jesus Christ, HOW did they get away with that?
and it was awesome, wasn't it
Post by: Nomechy on February 24, 2012, 12:24:49 pm
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on February 24, 2012, 01:38:50 pm
Assassin's Creed Revelations
Easily the weakest of the three games starring Ezio, but still good. Very glitchy though. And even with all the focus on bombs, they're just not that useful.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Post by: Duos on February 24, 2012, 03:49:18 pm
Post by: Nomechy on February 24, 2012, 03:56:19 pm
Go grab it for a 15-20 and play it with some friends, drunk if possible. Well worth it.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on February 28, 2012, 10:38:46 am
Post by: Insigniawarfare on February 28, 2012, 10:35:53 pm
Spoiler alert dont look at if you wanted to try it unless you dont care.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Back to playing SSF4AE i go
Post by: GOH on March 04, 2012, 04:25:41 pm
Excellent game. Probably the best in the series. Very powerful and emotional story. I'm kinda bummed that there isn't a follow-up, mainly because most people say the true ending is..
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Post by: Nomechy on March 10, 2012, 09:20:45 am
Well despite the pointless story, generic characters, horrible dialogue, various gameplay problems, lack of variety, short length and terrible endgame... I still somewhat enjoyed it for the core gameplay. However i really wish that they use the good ideas that they had in this game to make an another, much better game. As of now i cant really recommend it unless you like flying into walls in slow motion a lot.
Well, back to MGS3.
Edit: forgot to name the game. lol.
Post by: Person Man on March 11, 2012, 03:49:44 pm
GotY.
Post by: Bastard Walt on March 12, 2012, 04:21:25 pm
VANQUISHMETAL GEAR SOLID RISING REVENGEANCE
Well despite the pointless story, generic characters, horrible dialogue, various gameplay problems, lack of variety, short length and terrible endgame... I still somewhat enjoyed it for the core gameplay. However i really wish that they use the good ideas that they had in this game to make an another, much better game. As of now i cant really recommend it unless you like flying into walls in slow motion a lot.
Well, back to MGS3.
Edit: forgot to name the game. lol.
Post by: vyn on March 12, 2012, 06:17:21 pm
Good game i guess, less epic than U2, ive never been a fan of "it was all in your head" thing but meh, the work on the main characters is some of the best ive seen, they really felt human (personality wise of course cuz drake is a frikin immortal).
Post by: LaQuak on March 14, 2012, 01:47:36 am
Post by: Nomechy on March 14, 2012, 07:13:09 pm
It's just great. Thats all i have to say.
Oh, i beat Volgin unarmed. How badass am I?! 8)
Post by: Do not even ask on March 16, 2012, 05:05:38 am
Incredibly basic rougelike that was just released on the 3DS' Virtual Console for about $3. The game basically takes off its kids gloves after you pass floor 10 and gives you a big ol' "fuck you" by making all enemies either eat your sword, eat your armor, permanently reduce your strength stat, or permanently reduce your max HP.
Post by: Matthew on March 16, 2012, 05:06:26 am
Don't waste your time.
Post by: GOH on March 24, 2012, 02:26:46 am
Intense game. Specially near the end. I was super dumb near the end and forgot to save some ammo and health for the final boss, which resulted in the fight being harder than usual. The katana got the job done though. I like the game, but not so much the story. I think SH2 is still the best, I'm gonna try the other ones soon. I think the characters were a bit awkward in certain parts like:
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Anyway my favourite character is Vincen- *shot*.
Post by: Nomechy on March 24, 2012, 10:55:22 am
Post by: GOH on March 24, 2012, 04:00:38 pm
Post by: -Red- on March 27, 2012, 02:40:55 am
The only thing I knew about the Ys series before playing this is that the music was always awesome and so it was in this game as well. In fact the music kinda kicked me to play it for longer sessions than I usually do nowadays with any other game (The famous "Until the next savepoint, then I'll go to sleep" situations where instead you keep playing the game). No wonder the series is known for having some of the best videogame music ever composed.
Music aside I loved the fast paced gameplay and whatnot. Game's definitely fun from the beginning to the end and the bosses are awesome (Not a single one of them are defeated via sheer force, you always need certain strategy to dodge attacks and to attack them) and the RPG bullshit you often see is not aggravating here at all.
Oh right, game's REALLY hard on normal mode in some points (Mainly bosses). Shows you the difficulty we had back in 2005 when this game was released. And the game has 3 HARDER difficulties as unlockables D:
So yeah, I'm officially a Ys fan from now on. Totally waiting for Ys Origins to arrive on steam. I regret nothing :)
Post by: San2 on March 27, 2012, 03:59:20 am
Damn short and really clumsy controls. Weird saving trolled me.
Post by: Nomechy on March 28, 2012, 08:28:22 pm
You know. It's really sad that they but so much work into the multiplayer instead of this because with some work and a shitload of bugfixing it could have been actually good. It has pretty good writing, fantastic tech and some really good moments. If it had used the gadgets and destruction physics for more tactics oriented gameplay (and was about twice as long) it could have been actually good.
But no, right now it's a 5 hour corridor shooter with a few flimsy vehicle sections and lots of QTE's. Fuck you dice.
Post by: Cazaki on March 28, 2012, 08:33:15 pm
Post by: Nomechy on March 28, 2012, 08:36:35 pm
Also, why the fuck do they include SP if they dont even care about it? just dont have it and cut 10 euros off the price or something. Everyone is happy.
Post by: Cazaki on March 28, 2012, 08:49:12 pm
Post by: Nomechy on March 28, 2012, 08:54:57 pm
If your game is entirely about the multiplayer then quit cramming in shit like this. You will just make people like me angry.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on April 08, 2012, 09:02:11 am
Great game HORRRRRIBLE ENDING. might play through it again on survivor mode but I dont feel like its worth the effort for the trophy. I'd have to get the 20 people that need aid all over again (missed 3 apparently, don't know how since I scattered through the city twice). I guess the game was worth its price, I'd be hella mad if I had payed 60 bucks.
Post by: DMK on April 08, 2012, 10:03:56 am
Really nice and outside of a few textures ingame it looked pretty good. Although like the Devil May Cry 1 HD version some cutscenes were left basically untouched and looked like complete shit upscaled. Otherwise the same fantastic experience as the GC version.
Post by: Person Man on April 09, 2012, 12:32:11 pm
Despite having a literally painful control scheme, I had a lot of fun with this one. The shoot-em-up flight sections are fantastic, and it boasts some really incredible level design. The writing is what really sold it to me, though. You would never guess from the way they marketed it, but Uprising is actually a really funny game.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on April 09, 2012, 02:35:22 pm
Quite a disappointing game. It's a decent game, but not enough to be called good. You're better off grabbing either Left4Dead or Resident Evil if you want to play a good zombie game. In fact, this game lost part of the charm that had in previous Yakuza games. For example, all sidequests are about shooting zombies, and Akiyama is not as fun and awesome as he was in Yakuza 4. Also, the aiming option is worthless except for boss/mutant fights. You're going to spend the entire game going with a shotgun (or any weapon except machine and submachine guns) and shooting while running. That's the best way to handle everything.
tl;dr, this is a game for fans of Yakuza series. If you're a fan of zombie games, you want to skip this. And if you're not a fan of neither of them, you'll probably get bored in some parts.
Post by: Do not even ask on April 20, 2012, 09:21:48 pm
Typical Amanita Design point'n'click game. The first two thirds of the game is just you clicking on random things on the screen; that's about it regarding puzzles for that portion. Once you're past all of that, the developers are actually kind enough to grace you with real puzzles - most of them trial and error bullshit puzzles but puzzles nonetheless. Boy am I glad I only spent a penny on it.
Post by: megaman_zer0 on April 23, 2012, 04:22:01 am
Awesome game great humor, ok story, awesome battle system.
Post by: GOH on April 23, 2012, 12:56:06 pm
Replayed this baby a few days ago. Super fun game. The Makron/Nexus is piss easy. Probably the easiest boss I've ever played against in any game.
Post by: Mgbenz on April 23, 2012, 01:44:24 pm
This series is depressingly unpopular outside Japan. There is no justice in this world! :'(
Post by: TempesT on April 24, 2012, 12:05:49 am
Mass Effect 2
This one was in limbo for a long time.. umm like a year and a half long time. I finally finished it. Infiltrator Paragon. I'm never touching it again.
Batman: Arkham City
I finished the main storyline. I missed a shitton of sidequests, and I'm still doing the Catwoman thing at the end, but it's done. I liked it a lot.
Post by: xaekin on April 25, 2012, 05:34:08 am
Yahtzee wrote and coded this game. It has thoroughly british humor, too much precision platforming, and basically feels like a black comedy version of Metroid II. I very highly approve.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on May 01, 2012, 10:03:34 am
PRE-TWO-LINE REVIEW: I remember I got introduced to this game years ago when me, Titiln, and Jared did Stage Wars. Among the entries, Hoshi entered a stage using elements from the Balcony section (his was from the freeware PC version), and although he didn't win, Jared and I both got interested in the game. Then I forgot about it. And then a week ago I found it while browsing the DSiWare section of the Nintendo E-Shop, remembered the funtimes, and downloaded it.
After playing it, the gameplay and scenario are excellent, and while the jumps felt too floaty initially, I don't think I could imagine the game working as well without them. Due to the way the story is set up, I actually found myself tearing up at the Balcony scene, where you have to shoot innocent Mimigas that ate the Red Flowers amd are now rampaging to kill you, the music perfectly capturing the feel of a weary-soldier on the last leg of the game.
Post by: Nomechy on May 01, 2012, 10:41:16 am
Post by: vyn on May 01, 2012, 06:19:15 pm
Better and more simple gampeplay than the first, story is just as bland but a bit better written, graphics are much better, cutscenes are great, only thing i missed was a huge boss battle, like elly greene from the first game. Final boss is terrible, weak and underwhelming. Still its a great open world game.
Post by: Nomechy on May 01, 2012, 06:49:58 pm
Post by: vyn on May 01, 2012, 07:11:38 pm
Imo its worse.
Post by: Cazaki on May 01, 2012, 08:40:49 pm
Well thinking back the last boss of GoW III was pretty tough, if only because of the 2d stage of it (I didn't upgrade any weapons except the Blades is why it was tough, didn't upgrade Cestus).
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on May 01, 2012, 09:13:25 pm
Yeah. Cave story is the shit. DSIware version have any extra fun stuff?I think some artwork was redrawn, and you can access the inventory on the touch screen, but outside of that, it's a pretty faithful port I hear. The 3DS version has more cameos and easter eggs, but I'm not spending $40 for 3D.
Post by: 【RTC】MelvanaInChains on May 03, 2012, 05:46:23 pm
you can watch how that went (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm2h2IQCE_w) with a long essay of me bitching about it, there's your 2 lines review
Post by: Nomechy on May 04, 2012, 09:48:48 pm
Im not sure what to think of this.
My previous statement about the boss fights still stands.
Post by: Duos on May 06, 2012, 11:24:32 am
As an experience, the first was better, but as a game this blew it out of the water. So much harder, more fun, better level design and all those callbacks to old Mario games. I blew my load hard at Throwback Galaxy. Ending was nice and cute too.
Post by: Bad News GBK on May 08, 2012, 11:44:53 pm
After 2 days i played it trough and on the third day i also got all stages and characters, spend a few more days to try out all the characters. While those are done really good, the gameplay itself feels more repetitive than in any other Dynasty and Samurai Warriors games, even Warriors Orochi 1 and 2 were interesting for me for a longer time. I recommend renting for a weekend or buying it for a good deal.
Well , read it was only sold digitally on PSN in the USA..for ps3 and the fullprize will be the same even after months. Here in europe its avaiable already for 40 euro and probably less
Post by: Girard on May 09, 2012, 01:41:23 pm
To Start off Fuck Crisis City, Fuck Sonic the Hedgehog 2006, and Fuck Silver.
The final boss fight was second worst Sonic game final boss ever Classic Sonic is useless and there is like no reason to use him in it, Rings seemed to be non-existent or where hard to see, the worst part defiantly had to be "look out it's a *insert what final boss is doing here*" "watch out" every 5 seconds i have eyes and you said it already i don't need you to point it out every god damn time he does it.
Planet Wisp was stupidly designed it has some of the best Music in the game to bad you can only hear it in 5 seconds intervals between 'Spike" or "Rocket" followed by crappy power up music.
I really liked the game it was a nice mix of Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic voice acting wasn't to spectacular though, Really enjoyed Rooftop Run(Spagonia) even more as Modern Sonic loved the part of the level where you could just boost for quite a bit since Rooftop Run was my favorite level in Unleashed it was nice to see it was still fun to play, overall i liked playing as Modern Sonic more than Classic is something wrong with me?
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on May 10, 2012, 12:33:53 pm
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on May 13, 2012, 08:29:53 am
very good, though a bit short and the puzzles were a bit too easy for a Silent Hill game
the chase sequences were very nerve-wracking
and as always (well I guess not anymore since this was the final SH game Akira Yamaoka worked on) a great soundtrack and sound design
Post by: Girard on May 13, 2012, 08:42:18 am
Yes unless you are in 3rd grade
It was only cause when jumping on platforms if i landed near the edge of them with classic sonic he would continue moving forward and fall off while with modern sonic i could use the stomp to stop, it sucked playing the game on a keyboard.
Post by: GOH on May 13, 2012, 02:08:17 pm
and as always (well I guess not anymore since this was the final SH game Akira Yamaoka worked on) a great soundtrack and sound designThe game still has an awesome soundtrack. Even without Akira.
Post by: Person Man on May 15, 2012, 01:34:01 am
Jesus Calamity Christ, did I love this game. The captivating aesthetic, the amazing soundtrack, the way the narrative was so perfectly woven into the gameplay; It's everything I love about video games. If you haven't already played it, stop playing whatever it is that you're playing and go play Bastion.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on May 15, 2012, 10:30:14 am
Post by: Person Man on May 15, 2012, 01:38:15 pm
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I'm trying for another one on New Game+ .
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on May 15, 2012, 03:33:10 pm
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Post by: Nanashi_1337 on May 16, 2012, 10:47:51 am
The VITA version, basically. I'm quite sad they didn't implement the "Fusing Monsters" system and the Professor class from Disgaea 4, I thought they were awesome features. There's still hope for the second in a DLC, but it's impossible for the first to happen. Apart from that, the new stories and characters are okay, I guess. Not really that special. The thing I basically appreciate is that I can play Disgaea 3 on a portable console now. Disgaea 3 was a good game IMO, and since this is basically a port to the PSVita, it's as good as the PS3 version, with extras included.
Post by: Markpachi on May 16, 2012, 10:55:04 am
Great concept, great story. Too much sniping for my taste though.
Post by: Makkah on May 18, 2012, 12:02:25 am
Finally got around to finishing it. The game got pretty boring and repetitive after a while, but the final mission was awesome. Well, barring the final boss, that is. I don't think I'm ready for more of the same so I'll skip the rest of the series. Might watch them on youtube or something, instead.
Post by: TempesT on May 20, 2012, 10:36:53 am
on normal difficulty at least, I actually started a different character (demon hunter) and my friend made a different character (wizard) and we ran through the game like that, this combo is really difficult to complete the game with because there is no one to tank and it all comes down to how well you can dodge shit. The game was sufficiently difficult (anyone who says this game is easier than Diablo 2 is full of shit) and the story and cinematics were awesome. Great game, worth every penny. Gonna do Nightmare, Hell and Inferno difficulties soon too.
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Post by: Cazaki on May 20, 2012, 06:48:16 pm
Post by: Mgbenz on May 22, 2012, 12:33:17 pm
overall i liked playing as Modern Sonic more than Classic is something wrong with me?
Don't worry I also prefer Modern Sonic's fast speed gameplay compared to Classic platforming.
Post by: Shunt666 on May 22, 2012, 05:57:10 pm
An excellent palate cleanser to wash the sour taste Jusice for All left in my mouth (the final case is the only thing I find good about the sequel). Three great cases, a cool backstory that ties a lot of the events together, many likable characters, a pleasant to the ear soundtrack, and the very idea of letting you play as other people (Edgeworth's segment could have been a little longer imo, I thouroughly enjoyed curbstomping Franziska in court) is what makes Trials and Tribulations so fantastic.
I'm kinda on the fence atm whether I should proceed to Miles Edgeworth Investigations (which would make sense as far as the timeline is concerned) or wrap up the main series with Apollo Justice first, but I'm going to give it a break for the time being. Other games await me.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on May 26, 2012, 10:46:17 pm
A short VN available on Steam. I liked it. It was a little hard to follow, specially with all the Korean names, but after a while I understood what happened in the story. Best ending was the #2, IMO.
Also, about above, go for Miles Edgeworth. Apollo Justice game isn't as great as Miles Edgeworth game, IMO.
Post by: MightyKombat on May 26, 2012, 10:51:26 pm
Fuck yeah a lot of the game. And holy shit Classic Metal Sonic is adorable
Post by: Nomechy on May 27, 2012, 12:27:42 pm
The most hardboiled game in recent history.
Im not a fan of the new writing when compared to Sam Lake's extremely flowery dialogue from the other games. Here Max just comes across as kinda dry and witless. The story is somewhat unremarkable but well told none the less.
Gonna try out that multiplayer now.
Post by: S. on May 30, 2012, 11:38:34 am
My expectations were quite high after the revolutionnary AC1 but AC2 is a fraud... Game is OK but nothing tremendous, biggest disappointment comes from scenario : I loved the historical/realistic context in place, now producers took a way I am clearly not willing to follow. >:(
I am from now on boycotting Assassin's Creed.
Post by: Shunt666 on June 04, 2012, 08:10:49 pm
Despite it's length (finished the game in more or less five hours, but I'll be lenient in this regard since it's an indie release), it was fun while it lasted. The puzzles are of varying difficulty: most you'll easily figure out on your own, but there a few that will put your wits hard to work, as thinking outside the box becomes a necessity. I've mentioned this in the other thread already, yet it won't do any harm to state once more that Limbo's visual presentation is fantastic. As for the soundtrack, not many tracks play through the entire course of the game, but they build up the ambience nicely and complement the art style.
Overall, it's a good game and I highly recommend it.
Post by: Bad News GBK on June 05, 2012, 12:25:15 pm
Wow..GBK..known for defending the MK series and its characters finally got the last MK over a year after release. And got the Komplete Version with everything onboard for a kompletly justified price of 36 € imported from UK. While i knew the Story mode already i was surprised it was relative well translated into german and i played it trough in around 4 hours only having problems a few times with Shao Kahn. Like many mentioned before, its probably the best done story mode for a fighting game ever with great graphics and soundeffects, and a relative good written story and a few loveable characters.
The game itself is definitive a big step above every MK its pure fun combined with a deep gameplay, very great atmosphere and a lot good characterdesigns. The one thing still missing in a MK game are more different character proportions and ranges. There are a lot things to improve, but for the first time since years i have the feeling MK is on par with the other big players of the genre.
I look forward to Netherealms future games
Post by: Markpachi on June 05, 2012, 01:11:31 pm
On of the best games ever made. I must admit that even if i'm a CoD boy, I really appreciated the story and how it turned out. After finishing the campaign, I then played the Multiplayer. I first tried out charging by myself like I always do in CoD but to no success. I always got outnumbered if not outmatched. And with a wide variety of guns at your disposal, it just screams awesomeness.
I once went to a local firing range here in my country and there I tried out a gun called "Saiga". When I saw the gun in the game, the first thing that I did was listen to the gunfire and compare it with the sound that I heard when I first used it in real life. It sounded perfectly and with that being said, it means that the makers of the game went all out into making this.
10/10
Post by: Bad News GBK on June 05, 2012, 07:53:47 pm
Beside MK Komplete Edition i also bought WWE`12 lately, i am against dlc and try to not support it so this version which has almost all the previous dlc content included was attractive for me, that it came for the price tag of only 29,95 euro made it an absolute nobrainer as well.
The game itself was not a big step above previous wwe games in my opinion, the big roster of relative current superstars divas, the many match types and online modes alone however are justifying the aqquiration of this version already. I wouldnt have bought it last year even for 50 euros though because of some flaws i cant forgive as a wrestling fan.
Some of the entrances are just copied from previous games, Mark Henry as example has still his entrance first seen in Smackdown 2009, the commentary is often the same as in previous years and it seems like some of the wrestlers got less detailed and worked on bodies than others. Alberto Del Rio`s face looks different from his real version while other wrestlers like Stone Cold seem almost photorealistic.
The Road To Wrestlemania Story is a mixed bag..i liked the previous versions more which gave the player multiple stories and was all in all longer.
WWE `12 Wrestlemania Edition gets 7/10 from me
Post by: Djoulz on June 05, 2012, 11:21:28 pm
Diablo III
Gonna do Nightmare, Hell and Inferno difficulties soon too.
have you reached Hell mode yet? i myself am at the begining of Act 2 and it's a fucking bitch: i was so happy to be geared enough to solo Nightmare mode no sweat...then started Hell mode and the damn things kicked my ass and crushed my hopes >.>
i'm a barb by the way
now i don't even want to think about Inferno...
Post by: TempesT on June 05, 2012, 11:29:29 pm
I think Act 2 is the hardest on all the difficulties.
Post by: Djoulz on June 05, 2012, 11:38:31 pm
Post by: Makkah on June 07, 2012, 03:48:09 am
An incredibly well built and beautiful game, but it felt...short. Granted I didn't do all of the side missions, and I'm not enough of a completionist to chase down all those damn Riddler Trophies, but I expected a little more from the main story. That's what I get for playing too many RPGs?
Anyway, overall it was highly enjoyable, though that final boss came out of nowhere, and the ending was kinda meh. 8/10
Post by: Noctis on June 07, 2012, 05:22:33 am
Everyone lately is always complaining about how it sucked and that it was even worse than XIII (even though they fixed literally everything that was supposedly wrong with XIII.)
I personally enjoyed the hell out of this game. It was fun, it had a lot going on, the story was interesting enough to keep me on my toes, the gameplay wasn't really new, but it felt more enjoyable and easier than XIII, the character development was great, the side quests were a real challenge and fun (and I haven't even fought anything at the coliseum, yet) and the ending was.....well, let's just say this DLC better be what I think it is otherwise I'm going to have to buy Final Fantasy XIII-3.
Post by: K.O.D on June 07, 2012, 08:35:33 am
Amazing game, worthy sequel to the series. The gunplay, movement, physics and soundtrack are superb and Max evolves as a character throughout the game. The story does get a bit too rockstar-ish at times and manages to lose the noir theme for a while and there are too many cutscenes sometimes, but it's a minor complaint. The cover system in the game does not make it a boring cover-shooter, it's used mainly as a way to take cover from enemy gunfire while formulating a plan before emerging like a ballerina with a gun, orchestrating the death of foes with grace. Just don't shootdodge into a wall or you'll hit it hard and embarrass yourself.
The multiplayer is pretty fun as well, not the most balanced or thoughtful but it's hilarious shootdodging into a room from a window and taking out everyone.
Post by: GOH on June 07, 2012, 02:12:14 pm
Post by: Nomechy on June 07, 2012, 02:15:12 pm
Post by: Makkah on June 11, 2012, 06:48:18 am
First of all: the nerd rage over the ending proves that, once again, nerd rage is completely retarded. Yes, it could use some clarification with regard to what everyone does in the aftermath, but come on... Anyway, EC will fix that, so let's wait and see. :)
As for the rest of the game: it was beautifully put together. It had some technical hiccups here and there (mostly volume dips and spikes for me), squad interaction felt a little weak in comparison to ME2, and I definitely felt less in control of the conversations, but the combat, skill trees, and epic set pieces were amazing. :)
I can't wait for EC and the other SP DLC(s) they have planned (though I don't see what they could possibly do). In the meantime, however, I'll be playing multiplayer. Geth Infiltrator + Claymore = unstoppable death.
8/10
Post by: Blackmore on June 11, 2012, 07:16:30 am
Mass Effect 3
First of all: the nerd rage over the ending proves that, once again, nerd rage is completely retarded. Yes, it could use some clarification with regard to what everyone does in the aftermath, but come on... Anyway, EC will fix that, so let's wait and see. :)
As for the rest of the game: it was beautifully put together. It had some technical hiccups here and there (mostly volume dips and spikes for me), squad interaction felt a little weak in comparison to ME2, and I definitely felt less in control of the conversations, but the combat, skill trees, and epic set pieces were amazing. :)
I can't wait for EC and the other SP DLC(s) they have planned (though I don't see what they could possibly do). In the meantime, however, I'll be playing multiplayer. Geth Infiltrator + Claymore = unstoppable death.
8/10
I still hope you get the chance to go through the 1st one, in some form or the other.
Great, now I miss playing it. :'(
Post by: Makkah on June 11, 2012, 07:22:54 am
Post by: Blackmore on June 11, 2012, 07:26:01 am
I'll be building a gaming PC pretty soon, and I plan on getting the entire trilogy for it, so I can see how every detail plays out. :)
Ohhh, neat! I hope it all works in order.
Also:
Hero's Adventure from Kongregate.
Just...
...wow.
Play it.
Post by: Makkah on June 11, 2012, 08:00:51 am
Post by: Shunt666 on June 12, 2012, 01:15:34 pm
My main problem with this game is it's repetitiveness. Once you've collected the gold trigon, say hello to Groundhog Day, as you'll find yourself doing the same thing over and over, with not much new content added. Furthermore, the lack in diversity makes me question the point of the combat system. Sure, the trigon fight had a nifty gimmick to it...but recycling the concept twice? Really? Plain boring. Gotta say though, the idea of using the moon cycle as an important mechanic was pretty interesting.
What I genuinely liked about Superbrothers is it's sense of humour. On the surface the game tries to deliver a serious tale, but there's so much surreal moments and fourth wall breaking lurking about that make the somewhat tedious journey more bearable. Additional props go to Jim Guthrie for composing a good soundtrack.
To sum up, if you don't mind the backtracking and simplicity, give it a whirl. Otherwise you'll probably not like it.
Post by: MightyKombat on June 13, 2012, 12:22:30 am
Hades! Pit!
Post by: Bad News GBK on June 13, 2012, 11:52:14 am
(http://fanart.game-art-hq.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Mortal-Kombat-Trilogy-Character-Select-.jpg)
Mortal Kombat Trilogy - ps1
Yes..seriously. Played the game yesterday a good while after many many years to make some screenshots for - of course - a fan art tribute gallery. There are many old 2d fighting games which aged well, but MK Trilogy is not one of them. The graphics themself are still somewhat fine..the gameplay is..well..old but the problems which were problems back in 1996 already but were more or less a standard make it really hard to play now. Long loading times, a really weird AI which changes from super easy to super hard after every battle and the whole feeling like playing a bad mugen MK compilation make it difficult to enjoy this game now.
(http://fanart.game-art-hq.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Mortal-Kombat-Trilogy-Liu-Kang-Fatality-.jpg)
Mortal Kombat Trilogy - ps1
Yes..seriously. Played the game yesterday a good while after many many years to make some screenshots for - of course - a fan art tribute gallery. There are many old 2d fighting games which aged well, but MK Trilogy is not one of them. The graphics themself are still somewhat fine..the gameplay is..well..old but the problems which were problems back in 1996 already but were more or less a standard make it really hard to play now. Long loading times, a really weird AI which changes from super easy to super hard after every battle and the whole feeling like playing a bad mugen MK compilation make it difficult to enjoy this game now.
(http://fanart.game-art-hq.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Mortal-Kombat-Trilogy-Liu-Kang-Fatality-.jpg)
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on June 19, 2012, 09:46:56 pm
Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Hades! Pit!
Could you be more clear, please? I did consider buying this game, but I didn't because I wasn't sure.
Post by: MightyKombat on June 19, 2012, 09:49:56 pm
Also yes there is a bit where HAdes and Pit shout each other's name.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on June 20, 2012, 12:12:56 am
Post by: MightyKombat on June 20, 2012, 12:50:30 pm
Also this
Castlevania Portrait of Ruin.
Given that I don't like Jonathan and Sisters mode is way too easy, I prefer Richter mode since its fun whipping people, I'm playing as a Belmont and I loved Rondo of Blood.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on June 23, 2012, 08:11:10 pm
I'm going ahead and completing all Penumbra games again. For now I've finished the first. Good game, but having a weapon really makes things less scarier when meeting the dogs and spiders. I'm glad they took them out in the next game.
Post by: Erroratu on June 23, 2012, 09:41:48 pm
A smaller map than Skyrim,more dialogue options than Skyrim,graphics are made for a 32 mb graphic card(Which i have :'(),great story,great game,the only bad thing is that monsters in the world level up with you,so if you enter a cave and you are lvl 1,enemies will be rats and Nix Hounds,but if you are lvl 30,you will face Daedra,Corprus monsters,Hunger etc.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on June 23, 2012, 11:27:19 pm
Again, a good one. While I was happy that you could no longer defend yourself, the fact that there was hardly enemies and even at the hardest difficulty escaping from them was easy didn't help. Still, I liked the whole underground lab facility concept.
Post by: Errdor on June 28, 2012, 05:44:16 am
The game was kinda alright with some psychological elements to the plot of the game and the final boss was meh.
Post by: xaekin on July 04, 2012, 06:06:02 pm
The game's a Touhou take on old school Castlevania games, as in the ones from before SotN. The game is as challenging as this suggests, and more importantly, it's fun as hell, save the second to last boss, who's just plain evil. The final boss is quite fun, though. I might post some screenshots from the game.
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Post by: San2 on July 04, 2012, 08:21:49 pm
Post by: NTA on July 06, 2012, 06:02:16 am
Pretty good racing game. Not bad for being a bit different from others. The multiplayer is pretty legit but it only supports two people offline unfortunately, but it's still fun. The races can be a bit difficult at times and the huge ass trucks are bs and seem way faster when racing against them then when using it yourself. -_- Seems like the sequel has been squashed for now but maybe one will be released on the PS4 or the ps3 before the end of it's cycle >_>
Post by: Nomechy on July 08, 2012, 08:06:12 am
Amazing shit
Am I right Zach?
Post by: Magical Girl Amber on July 08, 2012, 10:19:33 am
Decent game, but incredibly short. Good replay value, however game becomes ez-mode even on the harder difficulty settings when you buy the right combos.
Post by: Markpachi on July 08, 2012, 02:20:49 pm
Lollipop ChainsawBut honestly, was it really worth it? because I might buy it in a week or so.
Decent game, but incredibly short. Good replay value, however game becomes ez-mode even on the harder difficulty settings when you buy the right combos.
Post by: Magical Girl Amber on July 09, 2012, 09:35:08 am
Post by: Shwa on July 14, 2012, 12:02:39 am
I love this game.
My condolences to those not importing. Your wait is painful and I feel you.
Post by: Duos on July 14, 2012, 02:01:24 am
It's definitely not for everyone, and if your TV isn't above average it will probably look like crap. But it was incredible, and by far the funniest game I've ever played, although it was kinda short. Kreese and Howard should do commentary on every game.
Post by: I'm Agent Norman Jayden, FBI. on July 14, 2012, 04:29:28 am
This game withstands the test of time, it really is still a blast to play to this day, fun fluid combat mixed with a nice cinematic feel makes this one of the best Ps2 games to date. But oh my jesus god this game made me want to tear my hair out on the hardest difficulty!!!!!!!
Post by: GOH on July 16, 2012, 11:39:09 pm
Rockstar did good. They kept the good ol' addicting action sequences from the other games, difficulty too. Brazilian voice acting was good. Spanish not so much. Also they could cut down on the cutscenes god damn it.
Love this game though. Off to multiplayer.
Post by: Nomechy on July 16, 2012, 11:42:49 pm
Post by: Markpachi on July 17, 2012, 01:12:56 pm
The Sacrifice
The difficulty of this map is insane when it comes to the ending. Three tanks simultaneously, a dozen special infected (Damn Chargers), and a horde that can pretty much waste 50 minutes of your life. The map made me tense but at the same time, pleased. And oh my god Bill! :'(
The Passing
Map difficulty is pretty much toned down, easier than Hard Rain. I was surprised when I saw the L4D1 cast (excluding Bill) meeting the L4D2 cast. The map gives you too much support. (The boxes full of Pipe Bombs, Adrenaline, etc)And again, oh my god Bill. :'(
2/10 BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO BILL!!!1! >:(
Post by: DMK on July 18, 2012, 08:09:12 am
Honestly it was like Beenox tried to add in everything they thought made past Spidey games amazing, but ended up with a rather Batman: Arkham series combat system, badly implemented stealth mechanics and the story to Web of Shadows, but with the cross-species virus instead of the symboite one. I guess it was fun in the end and together with the sidemissons, lasted me a good 10 hours, but fuck the collectibles. Why in Gods name do they even still have that shit and well over 700 of them!? Anyways a 6.7 out of 10.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 18, 2012, 09:42:56 am
Post by: Nomechy on July 18, 2012, 02:44:27 pm
Post by: GOH on July 18, 2012, 02:48:12 pm
Post by: DMK on July 18, 2012, 04:52:35 pm
http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/member/thisbedmk
Post by: GOH on July 18, 2012, 04:57:57 pm
Still thankies. :3
Post by: Shunt666 on July 21, 2012, 03:20:52 pm
When was the last time a game kept me glued to my monitor hours on end? In all honesty, I've never experienced a dull moment in this exceptionally humorous, over-the-top, bathshit insane gangsta story. You'll easily get sidetracked from the main plot by the wide variety of activities available and waste many hours just on messing around in the city. The character/gang customization is great too, with more options at your disposal as the game progresses. Also, futuristic technology. AND ZOMBIES.
Why are you still reading this? Go grab a copy now!
Post by: MightyKombat on July 26, 2012, 01:39:47 am
Has some of my favourite music this. Points go to MG2 and MGS3 though.
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 26, 2012, 01:58:36 am
Finally finished all the story missions. It's such a great game with so much variety. Loved it Loved it Yes.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 27, 2012, 10:53:06 pm
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It's a good game, but has a plot I can't really like and with the worst ending I've seen in all KH games. I recommend playing it though, just try not to understand all the plot until you finish it. My rating: KH1 > KH2 > KH:BBS > KH:3D > KH:CoM > KH:ReCoded > KH:365/8. I hope they manage to surpass KH1 someday, before the series end. It's still my favourite for now.
Post by: MightyKombat on July 27, 2012, 10:58:27 pm
Metal Gear Solid 3
Still one of the best MG games in terms of plot and music. Gonna try to get the stealth camo via no alerts now.
Post by: I'm Agent Norman Jayden, FBI. on August 01, 2012, 08:39:27 pm
Took me TEN months to beat thing hard son of a bitch. Takes quite a bit of patience and careful combat, but it's surprisingly enjoyable and pretty satisfying when you've beaten a really hard ass level. I love how you can create your own combos with whatever you like, and I REALLY like the "God" moves. If Dragon kicking someone into the fuckin' milkyway isn't a good time to you, seek help.
Anyway, A fun game, but a hard son-of-a-bitch.
Post by: Nomechy on August 01, 2012, 09:28:12 pm
Post by: DMK on August 03, 2012, 11:55:18 am
What seemed like the typical bland TPS quickly showed to be more then that and the story kept dragging me in until I had to finish it. From the moral choices to one of its ending I can say I was satisfied with a game. Now to playthrough it again making the different choices and see how everything pans out.
7/10
Post by: GOH on August 04, 2012, 09:11:40 pm
Amazing sequel. The story was awesome. The voice acting is top notch. Everything is great. I don't think I can live without another sequel. D:
Post by: Bad News GBK on August 05, 2012, 10:22:21 pm
Finally i got the time to play it trough with most of the characters to unlock all 16 ones.
The unlockable Oichi story is by far the best of them all, how it leads to reviving Nobunaga Oda is super sad and well written.
SB3 is a game like Dynasty Warriors, and about many characters during the feudal Japan era. These characters have all their different powers and play significantly different from each other, unlike the characters in most Koei games. There are multiple stories for the 16 characters, to unlock and see everything in this game you will probably need 100+ hours.
Its a great game to be played from time to time, all in all i would give it a 7,5 of ten and still hope for a Sengoku Basara 3 on this console generation which adds many of the SB 1 & 2 characters
Post by: DMK on August 07, 2012, 11:16:02 am
Simply put I was really enjoying this game and playing a different type of zombie based one at that, but near the end the controls really started to beat the experience into the ground. Overall decent, but maybe a patch will make the game worth coming back to 100%.
6/10
Post by: Ζεϱø on August 07, 2012, 05:34:48 pm
Best third person game i ever played, awesome story-line (not comparing to 1 they say it was better). Not very scary ( i never get scared). difficult difficulty (those bastard immortal Necromorphs). I finished it in 2 or 3 days.
I got the game in Spain (Spanish menu, Spanish voices)so the expressions didn't match with the expression's of their voices so the technology they used for the expressions were for "nothing".
9\10 Spanish version
Post by: xaekin on August 09, 2012, 12:48:57 am
It's been a long time since I played a game that was actually scary. Ib pulls it off with some extra. Got the second best ending when I played through, decided it wasn't worth experimenting with the dialog for the best ending. Also, I have to give extra points to the main villain having an actual developed motivation. Not just something like "Oh no, I have mommy issues, now I want to kill everything!" or "of course the best way to take over the world is to host a mixed martial arts tournament!" But yeah. Cool game.
Post by: dusk112 on August 11, 2012, 05:52:21 pm
Fun visual novel/dungeon crawler with a great story. I definitely got goosebumps in a few parts and I loved the twists. The ending leaves a bit to be desired but aside from this, I loved it. As with all visual novels, no real replay value once you see everything. 8/10
Post by: DMK on August 28, 2012, 06:45:06 am
Pretty game with some very fun combat and Mertiodvania like levels. Could of done with a bit more polish, especially during talking segments, but nonetheless decent as expected from a guy that worked on Jazz Jackrabbit and in development for 6 years. If you have a 360 I'd pick it up.
7.5/10
Post by: Insigniawarfare on August 29, 2012, 05:26:26 am
8.5/10
Edit: I'm hoping to see some extended story for DLC.
Post by: Shunt666 on August 29, 2012, 12:33:25 pm
In every regard superior to it's predecessor. The story is engrossing and packed with surprising twists, all leading to a marvelous ending (the turret opera left me speechless). Puzzles are well-designed and vary in difficulty, although the truly baffling ones come late in the game. Personally, I didn't enjoy the gel section too much, it felt tedious and dragged out for me. Fortunately, you get to reunite with Wheathley after that and things start to get exciting again.
Now all that's left is to try out the co-op mode, which I will attempt asap.
Post by: GOH on August 29, 2012, 12:50:38 pm
Post by: Shunt666 on August 29, 2012, 01:00:29 pm
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Post by: Nomechy on August 30, 2012, 05:42:31 pm
Pretty good. Not very scary though. Some have compared it to SH2 but it reminds me far more of the first game.
Post by: megaman_zer0 on August 31, 2012, 02:51:42 am
Its fun to see how fast you can beat the whole game my current record is 5 hours :P
professional mode is kicking my ass though :(
Post by: Suave 6-year old on August 31, 2012, 03:40:43 am
Also, last game I finished was Persona 4 Arena, if you consider beating every characters story and getting all the gallery things. But when I beat EVERY characters storymode, the percent still told me 99% and I'm like "the fuck"? Screw trying to get those voice navigators. Only one I got was Teddie. Everyone else was a challenge. All in all, the road was long, but I think I beat it. But holy shit, all those walls of text! Game is a 9/10 cause it'll get boring, but then you'll go back to it.
Post by: Blackmore on August 31, 2012, 03:45:09 am
Wow. Just... WOW. Words really can't do this game justice. I haven't played a game that made me feel the way I did in a LONG time.
Post by: Person Man on September 04, 2012, 02:51:45 am
The combat was really fluid and flowed nicely, and overall the gameplay was solid (well, except for the Sixaxis controlled bits, but those never worked for any game), but Jesus Jackrabbit Christ does this game end quickly. As in "New game to end credits in less than a day" quickly. I've played rhythm games that had a longer playtime than this. Still a good game, however brief it may be.
Post by: Magical Girl Amber on September 04, 2012, 03:57:51 am
A step up from the previous game in terms of gameplay and story. I really like the implementation of RPG elements such as leveling up your weapons and abilities. Also really happy that they brought back Escalation (though they did remove the co-op campaign...) where I spend most of my time in the game, but compared to War for Cybertron's version of the game mode there's not really much of an improvement as some features like the upgrading system could have been implemented better.
Good game overall, but sill suffers from numerous glitches and graphical slowdown.
Post by: S.D. on September 04, 2012, 01:38:12 pm
It was surprisingly enough an enjoyable animeish fighter.
And then I played the SHin Koihime Musou fighter and things went downhill from there.
Post by: Markpachi on September 04, 2012, 01:41:17 pm
Still timeless. Even more, still better than GBA1.
Post by: Reverse Yu on September 04, 2012, 03:48:01 pm
^^ Just go through the game with Ashley in her knight suit. That's what I did and professional wasn't that much of a pain anymore. Bitch needa learn how to hold a gun!
Also, last game I finished was Persona 4 Arena, if you consider beating every characters story and getting all the gallery things. But when I beat EVERY characters storymode, the percent still told me 99% and I'm like "the fuck"? Screw trying to get those voice navigators. Only one I got was Teddie. Everyone else was a challenge. All in all, the road was long, but I think I beat it. But holy shit, all those walls of text! Game is a 9/10 cause it'll get boring, but then you'll go back to it.
Yu's ending -> Required choosing first choice for every chat, then second choice for every chat.
Also you need all the joke endings : Chie, Yukiko, and Kanji.
I'm currently doing trial mode atm, annoying as heck. Score attack however, seems fun and challenging. But Hell mode with Kanji -_-"
Post by: MightyKombat on September 04, 2012, 05:55:13 pm
Flipping heck
Post by: DMK on September 05, 2012, 04:34:23 am
1 is just as good as ever. Knowing some characters back stories and call backs in later games to the bosses made me appreciate it that much more. Only thing I missed while playing it was roll.
4 I loved every aspect of the gameplay, from gun, cqc and the different ways to finish each act. Nothing like helping the rebels when in an open warzone and hearing them cheer. I just wish they did a Directors Cut that shortened out the cutscenes.
Post by: Shunt666 on September 05, 2012, 12:18:58 pm
A solid continuation of the series. I thoroughly enjoyed playing through all the cases, last one being my favourite due to how the investigation is laid out later on. It was a very interesting touch. The new characters are pretty likeable for the most part, and Apollo has made a good impression on me as the main protagonist (he acts perhaps a bit too much like Phoenix, but I assume that's intentional). One thing I disliked was the new forensic science gimmicks Ema introduces, it feels as if the game could easily do without them and they're just there as eye candy, never to return again once you've done your thing. But overall, although 1 and 3 are still the best installments imo, Apollo Justice is a game worthy of your time.
Post by: MightyKombat on September 06, 2012, 10:46:39 pm
Its worth playing if you like the MEtal Gear games. Though I honestly kinda prefer Gillian Seed being a bit of a gormless amnesiac buffoon who tries to chat up girls on official JUNKER time. And goddamn those fucking green spiderbots in the last scene. Also Random Hajile is one cool cat.
Post by: GOH on September 09, 2012, 10:43:29 pm
A great game. I want to see a sequel so bad. Awesome story. The atmosphere, visuals and the concept of light vs. darkness remind me a lot of Alone in the Dark. The narrative reminds me of Max Payne, which wasn't surprising considering the developer and the type of premise the game is built on. Definitely one of my favourite horror games. Want moar plz.
Post by: DMK on September 09, 2012, 11:51:29 pm
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Post by: Nomechy on September 10, 2012, 02:36:44 pm
Post by: GOH on September 10, 2012, 03:28:34 pm
Post by: Killer Kong on September 15, 2012, 10:03:29 pm
Oh hot damn was this fun. The gameplay system felt natural, learning how to dodge certain moves and having it work was awesome, and the experience, dialogue and sound effects including the music were just perfect. Amazing fun, get it if you have PSN plus(for free) or for 10 bucks.
Post by: GOH on September 16, 2012, 08:37:04 pm
Man. This game is really something else. If you played Alan Wake then you should forget pretty much everything you knew about the game, cuz this is a whole new thing. A very fun arcade style third person shooter. Lots of fun on arcade mode (could use a co op mode though). The story of the game is completely bolox just like mechy said. Either way, cool game.
Post by: DMK on September 17, 2012, 12:19:44 am
Post by: GOH on September 17, 2012, 12:24:43 am
"It's for protection Al! This is like garlic for vampires!"
"Vampires...?"
XD
Post by: Nomechy on September 17, 2012, 02:35:20 pm
Post by: JDM on September 20, 2012, 07:18:55 am
"What's with the Christmas lights?"
"It's for protection Al! This is like garlic for vampires!"
"Vampires...?"
XD
My favourite Barry quote is when he has the headlamp: "It's like my own Eye of Mordor!"
Post by: GOH on September 20, 2012, 10:43:34 am
Post by: JDM on September 22, 2012, 08:21:18 am
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 22, 2012, 11:06:45 pm
With an interesting and funny gameplay, but poorly done story with lots of plotholes, two terrible characters (Asbel and Cheria, Asbel being the main guy), and wasted attempts at trying to be funny yet failing completely, this game has given me a bad taste in the mouth. I have zero motivation to do a second playthrough, mainly because of the uninteresting story.
I'm starting to lose hope for Tales games. I hope Xillia is much much better.
Post by: megaman_zer0 on September 23, 2012, 05:55:44 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 23, 2012, 07:04:18 pm
Spoiler: Possible Plotholes (click to see content)
Also, some stupid things I found in the story:
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Post by: megaman_zer0 on September 23, 2012, 08:21:01 pm
Spoiler: Possible Plotholes (click to see content)
Also, some stupid things I found in the story:Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Post by: Bastard Walt on September 27, 2012, 01:23:55 am
I was under the impression it sucked. I was wrong. Got almost 100% achievements, except for one where the game glitched on me, and 1 feather disappeared. Currently playing Brotherhood, and will hit Revelations after that, because I'm REALLY digging the conspiracy theories, there's no god, 2012 end of the world storyline.
Yes guys, in case you were wondering
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 27, 2012, 03:24:54 pm
Kids these days, always thinking something sucks before trying them. We old fellows will try everything, even if we know it sucks, like Duke Nukem Forever. You should follow more our example >:(
Post by: TempesT on September 28, 2012, 12:56:23 am
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 28, 2012, 09:26:27 pm
Post by: Bastard Walt on September 29, 2012, 02:51:14 am
Brotherhood started 2 seconds away from the ending of AC2, so for me it's just like playing one VERY long game, that I've enjoyed very much so far, but not so much because of the gameplay itself, but more like because I actually I enjoy the storyline a lot. I read all the Codex Pages written by Altair in AC2, and there was a little philosophy in there that I liked.
:)
Post by: Person Man on October 01, 2012, 06:27:55 pm
This game is quite possibly the 80's-est thing that has ever existed. There is more 80's in Double Dragon Neon than there was in the actual 80's. It is exploding with over-indulged ironic retro nostalgia, and as a result is is easily the most overwhelmingly 'radical' game I have ever played (in a good way). Highly, highly reccomended, especially if you've got a buddy to play co-op with for wicked high-fiving action.
Post by: Do not even ask on October 01, 2012, 08:42:44 pm
This is perhaps the worst game I've ever paid money for on Steam. It's got the ugliest faux retro graphics that I've ever seen, an underwhelming soundtrack, the worst attempts at "lol random" humor and can be 100% completed in less than half an hour. If anything proves that Steam Greenlight is an absolute failure and that Pewdiepie is the worst thing ever, this is it.
Post by: Iced on October 01, 2012, 09:14:49 pm
Double Dragon Neon
This game is quite possibly the 80's-est thing that has ever existed. There is more 80's in Double Dragon Neon than there was in the actual 80's. It is exploding with over-indulged ironic retro nostalgia, and as a result is is easily the most overwhelmingly 'radical' game I have ever played (in a good way). Highly, highly reccomended, especially if you've got a buddy to play co-op with for wicked high-fiving action.
HI FIVE BRO!
TOKYO JUNGLE
(http://www.dogbehavioronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Pomeranian-11.jpg)
D:
Post by: Person Man on October 01, 2012, 09:41:52 pm
HI FIVE BRO!
(http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/images/2012/06/double-dragon-neon-high-five.jpg)
My brother and I just stood around doing that for a solid 5 minutes. It was incredible.
Post by: Pal on October 02, 2012, 05:30:31 am
As with the rest of the series: awesome action, kickass music and decent story. Seven gets the honor of being the longest in the franchise, very beginner friendly and having the most developed plot in the entire franchise. I liked how the seemingly light-hearted cliche plot took an unexpected turn and got all serious.
I can't believe it took me a year to complete that thing when it only clocks at 21 hours, I'm glad that's over.
Post by: K.O.D on October 02, 2012, 09:05:09 am
GOTY. Also one of the best games I've played in my entire life, shocking for a 2012 game.
Post by: I'm Agent Norman Jayden, FBI. on October 11, 2012, 04:50:14 pm
TOKYO JUNGLE
(http://www.dogbehavioronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Pomeranian-11.jpg)
D:
^MY FAVORITE GAME OF ALL YEAR!
Anyway, finished Infamous: Festival of Blood, because it's quite short. It is a very neat-o experience when you've played the second one to death, and a bite-sized bit of fun when you haven't played any of them.
I actually enjoyed it so much that I wish it were a longer piece of DLC. It's only about four missions long, But, there's still plenty to do after and such, so, not bad Sucker Punch. No wonder it's still one of the top sellers on PSN.
Post by: Markpachi on October 12, 2012, 04:44:44 pm
Tekken 6 (Home & Arcade Ver.)
This is definitely a sad day for all of us, saying goodbye to a once well known and sometimes called "perfect" game. It had some flaws, we know, but it was still acceptable. Sure, Azazel's invisishield made him a bit broken but he was still a pretty good boss to fight. The item attacks were pretty cool too. It felt great defeating Nancy, even for the millionth time. It gave us great memories, specially in arcades. Made me talk to strangers and even befriend them. Made enemies too.
May you rest in peace. (Except when there are too many people playing with the TTT2 arcade machines)
Post by: GOH on October 12, 2012, 08:15:20 pm
Finally finished the main story in this mofo. It's pretty much the same deal as Borderlands, except more weapons, more interesting characters, more vehicles and enemies, more abilities, etc etc. Story was fun, liked it better than the first one. Now I'm off to cap the leveling and kick Terramorphous in the ballz. Halp pls.
Oh and try the upcoming DLC and also try the Mechromancer class.
Post by: Markpachi on October 13, 2012, 09:08:54 pm
Horribly repetitive. The music in-game is disappointing. The skills and the decapitation feature didn't make up for it.
Online mode is just a way for you to get XP. Nothing special.
Enemy designs are dull, except for Sangria, the duke of Hell.
And the biggest mistake ... Spoiler alert for those who haven't seen the "real" gameplay.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
I'm very disappointed.
Post by: Nomechy on October 13, 2012, 11:31:43 pm
Great game, will play alot more. Thats all I can really say.
Kinda sorta funny end spoiler.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Post by: DMK on October 14, 2012, 10:12:54 am
Never Dead
Horribly repetitive. The music in-game is disappointing. The skills and the decapitation feature didn't make up for it.
Online mode is just a way for you to get XP. Nothing special.
Enemy designs are dull, except for Sangria, the duke of Hell.
And the biggest mistake ... Spoiler alert for those who haven't seen the "real" gameplay.Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
I'm very disappointed.
Thats how I felt, even down to Sangria's design and mannerisms. If the game had more time in development it would of turned out much better, but word was it was really pushed out early after its rather interesting trailer.
Post by: Markpachi on October 15, 2012, 01:48:27 pm
Post by: DMK on October 15, 2012, 07:09:52 pm
Post by: Markpachi on October 16, 2012, 11:13:28 am
Post by: DMK on October 21, 2012, 08:15:25 am
Post by: kakkoii superhero on October 21, 2012, 12:27:55 pm
Post by: Bastard Thedge on October 24, 2012, 06:17:55 pm
God of War clone focusing on other mythologies.
I like GoW so it's ok.
Post by: DMK on October 24, 2012, 11:00:06 pm
Solid shooter with tons of secrets and tons of other reasons to actually explore levels other then focus on just "shootin shit". The end levels were kinda a clusterfuck with the amount of enemies attacking you at once, but just the sheer diversity helped keep it from getting too repetitive.
7/10
Post by: Erroratu on October 24, 2012, 11:26:55 pm
Finnaly managed to beat that boss wolf with Long.
He was so fuckin difficult,but i loved the game.Thank you ePSXe emulator!
10/10
Post by: GOH on October 25, 2012, 11:13:58 am
Post by: BrundleFly on October 26, 2012, 02:27:40 pm
Dante's Inferno.
God of War clone focusing on other mythologies.
I like GoW so it's ok.
yeah I really liked the first Half of Dante's Inferno the last have of the game just felt unfinished....
Post by: Titiln on October 27, 2012, 05:53:16 am
i decided to play this after how much of a turd re6 was. this was a good game, the camera and controls don't feel like an abortion. good job suda good job mikami
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on October 27, 2012, 06:08:45 am
good job suda good job mikamiAnd good job Akira Yamaoka, right? >:[
Post by: Do not even ask on October 27, 2012, 10:15:25 pm
Post by: Nomechy on October 27, 2012, 10:25:21 pm
Post by: DMK on October 28, 2012, 02:13:34 am
Sorry but Suda 51 and "good game" don't go together. It's, like, the law of the universe.
:stare:
Post by: Person Man on October 28, 2012, 02:30:02 am
Sorry but Suda 51 and "good game" don't go together. It's, like, the law of the universe.
You take that back or I'll slap you so hard your grandchildren will look like me. >:(
Post by: Duos on October 28, 2012, 02:47:16 am
Sorry but Suda 51 and "good game" don't go together. It's, like, the law of the universe.
So what day is today, Opposite Day or Generic Cynical Internet Reviewer Wannabe Day?
Oh right I forgot, you guys like Psychonauts. It's horrible taste day.
Post by: DMK on October 28, 2012, 02:55:10 am
Post by: Alpaca-San on October 28, 2012, 02:55:53 am
To be perfectly honest, the works of Grasshopper manufacture are usually better as experiences than they are games. We do have exceptions that are both good as games and experiences like No More Heroes but most of the time it's like Flower, Sun, and Rain or Killer 7 where most of everything is awesome except for the gameplay.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on October 28, 2012, 03:02:00 am
Oh right I forgot, you guys like Psychonauts. It's horrible taste day.I'm willing to bet that people who like Psychonauts are statistically more inclined to enjoy Suda games.
Post by: Person Man on October 28, 2012, 03:03:34 am
Oh right I forgot, you guys like Psychonauts. It's horrible taste day.
You want to get slapped too?
Post by: Do not even ask on October 28, 2012, 10:09:27 am
Post by: Nomechy on October 28, 2012, 07:07:33 pm
Post by: Erroratu on October 28, 2012, 07:53:17 pm
Its a great game!
Post by: Flamme on October 28, 2012, 07:58:56 pm
Post by: I'm Agent Norman Jayden, FBI. on October 29, 2012, 05:01:33 am
HOLY FUCK THIS GAME WAS SO AWESOME HOLY SHIT. I seriously can't point what exactly it is that makes this game so fucking addicitive. Could it be the humor? The massive amounts of guns? The constant search for rare loot, that that orgasmic feeling you get when you spend an hour beating a hard-ass boss, then to see a ridicoulous amount of loot fall to the ground?
I don't know, but I started vault hunter mode the second I was done, and will probably continue playing this game until i've capped each character. Seriously, if you enjoy shooting shit, you should really give this one a try.
Post by: Duos on October 29, 2012, 09:33:14 am
Complete awesomeness. The final boss fights and the ending are just one big OH SHIT moment after another, I cannot wait for the 3DS and console sequels. If this game and the fan reaction to it taught me anything, it's that Castlevania fans hate good games and can't stand that everything doesn't play like a 10 year old PS1 game.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on October 29, 2012, 09:35:25 am
Post by: GOH on October 29, 2012, 10:08:32 am
stuff*Brofist*
Post by: Nomechy on October 29, 2012, 12:51:43 pm
it's that Castlevania fans hate good games and can't stand that everything doesn't play like a 10 year old PS1 game.Actually LOS is generally liked by the majority of the fanbase. It's just really bitter
Or maybe it was just a piece of shit. Who knows?
Post by: DMK on October 29, 2012, 03:52:09 pm
The only thing I didn't like from that game were the Giant Golems you had to climb to beat. I suck at that. That, and the ending. It didn't make a lot of sense to me.
This, I stopped playing at that part. I bought the DLC too and to have not even have finished the main quest kinda pissed my own self off.
Post by: DMK on October 30, 2012, 12:15:38 pm
What can I say about it? At the beginning it felt very awkward, from use of ability's to its stealth gameplay, but as I pushed on I really started to enjoy it. That feeling kinda left once in a while and sometimes it felt like complete BS when I was found and near the end of the game I had 2 crashes at the mission end screen, thankfully it was only about a minute from my last save. The game overall was just okay and I may consider picking up a sequel. Oh and the way they choose ending kinda sucked because stealthing constantly kinda got boring and I ended up with high chaos. If I do a second run I'm gonna try for low chaos.
6.5/10
Post by: Shwa on November 01, 2012, 01:19:21 am
always fails in the gameplay department.NMH2 was fucking incredible in terms of gameplay, though.
The original NMH aged badly and the HD port didn't change anything at all. If the latter used NMH2's system with more variety in the different one-handers you could use, it'd be simply amazing.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on November 01, 2012, 02:09:23 am
Great series so far. I have a weird atrraction towards clem.. i think its because she loooks exactly like my baby cousin but i just love the times where you have to interact with her. Damn im a e pedo
Post by: I'm Agent Norman Jayden, FBI. on November 01, 2012, 05:52:26 am
the walking dead episode 1
Great series so far. I have a weird atrraction towards clem.. i think its because she loooks exactly like my baby cousin but i just love the times where you have to interact with her. Damn im a e pedo
O_O Here, why don't you just take a seat, right over there.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on November 01, 2012, 11:54:34 pm
Post by: Shunt666 on November 02, 2012, 09:37:40 pm
Great game from start to finish. Some chapters felt unnecessarily dragged out for the sake of tormenting the player with endless waves of expendable goons, but there was enough variety throughout the 14 parts to spicen things up. So yeah, if you loved the previous two installments...go play this one asap. Max's commentary alone is worth it.
Post by: DMK on November 11, 2012, 12:55:38 am
Great game with fantastic bullet physics that made each shot a satisfying one. Short game though, but the scoring system and different ways to play levels will keep me coming back. Still have to try the free MP mode and coop mode too. 8/10
Post by: Bastard Walt on November 11, 2012, 07:55:49 pm
The best AC I've played so far, albeit a bit short. The Assassin Recruits are super helpful to the point of breaking the game, but still it finally makes you feel like you're an Assassin Master instead of a noob ... And believe me, after 3 games, you feel you've earned it.
Also, I'm actually playing this for the Desmond storyline... Which out of sheer impatience I youtubed and spoiled myself, and after learning what ends up happening I feel like not playing the rest of the games =(
Post by: Titiln on November 12, 2012, 05:43:12 pm
i completely missed out on this game back then. it owns. it's my second favorite game. i will now play peacewalker and be excited about ground zeroes and revengeance
Post by: Bastard Walt on November 13, 2012, 02:51:04 am
Post by: Titiln on November 13, 2012, 06:52:48 pm
Post by: Bastard Walt on November 14, 2012, 11:00:53 pm
Robot Grinding is a pain though. Use your machine guns wisely.
Post by: Shwa on November 15, 2012, 01:44:48 am
God I hate that Orange Jacket mission.
Post by: Blackmore on November 15, 2012, 03:17:08 am
Despite some flaws here and there, I still manage to have a BLAST with this game. I really like a good amount of the things that were implemented here. If only it had decent advertising.
Post by: Person Man on November 16, 2012, 03:58:51 pm
I was super hype on this in the beginning, but as it went on it started to wane. The combat and stealth are vastly improved over the previous installments, but the free running is a little too touchy. Not to mention that it's jammed pack with even more inconsequential bullshit than ever before. Hunting is cool and all, but the trading system is hells of boring and absolutely useless. Also:
Spoiler: Dat Ending (click to see content)
Post by: Bastard Walt on November 16, 2012, 04:46:37 pm
Post by: DMK on November 18, 2012, 07:52:38 am
Came into it with high hopes, but the story kinda got away from me at the end. Guns felt nice as well as the gadgets from mission to mission, but can't help but feel my current 6.5/10 would be much higher if I could of partaken in some JOLLY COOPERATION, rather then running it by myself.
Post by: Snakebyte on November 19, 2012, 10:44:43 am
Batman: Arkham Asylum.
My problem here is that there was a very good game here somewhere but they hid it under tons of stiff mechanical bullshit. I didn't have the level of fun I should have been having the entire time until the last couple challenge maps, which was a damn shame. Hopefully city has better level design.
Small (more recent) game:
Braid.
No. Fuck whoever made this game. I hope they die slowly.
Post by: Nomechy on November 19, 2012, 02:31:31 pm
What didi you find so terrible about braid?
Post by: Snakebyte on November 19, 2012, 04:17:51 pm
The question is what didn't I find so terrible about Braid, and the answer is:
Post by: Nomechy on November 19, 2012, 04:49:33 pm
Post by: Snakebyte on November 19, 2012, 05:01:31 pm
(I also finished Journey and Unfinished Swan recently. Both excellent games that make me proud to own a PS3, and convinced me that the kind of games that try to be art sometimes succeed. Unfortunately, that led me to try Braid.)
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on November 20, 2012, 03:26:02 am
No. Fuck whoever made this game. I hope they die slowly.Jonathan Blow is a smug douchebag but Braid is great. Fun, great soundtrack, fun mechanics and awesome puzzles. And that last level is mindblowing. (which Blow is apparently angry that everyone takes the wrong way, another reason he's a douche)
So yeah, Braid is great. >:[
Post by: Long John Killer on November 20, 2012, 03:41:03 am
Nice way to incorporate the novel's extended fiction into the game's realm, answers some questions left unanswered while raising plenty more. Good, solid start to a new trilogy, but it doesn't measure up to Combat Evolved's story.
So....yea, on Braid, what's so bad about it? Was overall quite enjoyable to play and listen to, and the story behind the story, how all of Tim's experiences are just a ruse to cover up the true story, was quite amazing to piece together.
Post by: Snakebyte on November 20, 2012, 05:04:42 am
The gameplay itself was... not... bad? There was some puzzles that were just flat-out poorly designed and some that were genius. I hate to say 'it didn't handhold enough', ever, but it didn't handhold enough. It didn't make you aware that you could do certain things, and some of them seemed to change based on the level. A little more indication of what precisely happened mechanically in each world wouldn't have gone amiss. I like puzzles, but I also like being aware of all the tools required to solve them.
Also would it have killed him to design a different enemy for each world, even if the behaviour was the same? The presence of enemies seemed arbitrary much of the time.
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Good, solid start to a new trilogy, but it doesn't measure up to Combat Evolved's story.
I genuinely don't understand why so many people praise Halo 1's story, and I say this as someone who used to enjoy Halo a great deal and thought the first few novels were quite good.
It... wasn't anything special. At all.
Post by: Long John Killer on November 20, 2012, 06:24:24 am
As for Combat Evolved, it had a fantastic world surrounding it, enjoyable characters, the twist of the Flood, and of course its gameplay. It just had the right combination of things to make it all work perfectly.
Post by: Nomechy on November 20, 2012, 02:49:52 pm
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on November 20, 2012, 05:07:45 pm
Post by: Snakebyte on November 20, 2012, 09:28:39 pm
As for the gameplay, I just came off playing better puzzle games, so I was expecting more production value. It wasn't bad, it just could have been better.
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As for Combat Evolved, it had a fantastic world surrounding it, enjoyable characters, the twist of the Flood, and of course its gameplay. It just had the right combination of things to make it all work perfectly.
Agreed. I've just seen so many people refer to its story as the second coming, and I didn't get much out of it. It was a very well-designed game but not one where the story had any special relevance to me, like it did in, say, the Legacy of Kain series, or many RPGs. I enjoyed it a lot, just not because of that.
Post by: Markpachi on November 20, 2012, 09:43:46 pm
It was pretty fun, had some sad moments but still very enjoyable.
The "Choose option" system fucked up the whole campaign feel for me imo because i'm not really sure if the ending that I got was the Best/Worst one.
Oh and the after-credits movie was fucking awesome.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 21, 2012, 02:46:13 pm
Multiplayer though, I'm quite disappointed at what they did. I just can't like how it works. Specially the new Join Room in Multiplayer. Takes waaaaaaay too much to start a new map, and you cannot choose what server you want, it's all automatic. The worst offense is that now there's only 4 types of games (or 8 if you count Extreme and Normal apart): DM, TDM, S&D and CTF. The others that existed in Black Ops 1 are gone. And I really liked them. Why did they remove them?
Post by: Markpachi on November 21, 2012, 04:44:53 pm
I honestly hated the part of controlling troops to defend the base (or rather, those three objectives). I suck at these kind of challenges. Apart from that, it was quite a cool campaign.I hated it at first but then it became more and more challenging, it made things a little bit more interesting.
Multiplayer though, I'm quite disappointed at what they did. I just can't like how it works. Specially the new Join Room in Multiplayer. Takes waaaaaaay too much to start a new map, and you cannot choose what server you want, it's all automatic. The worst offense is that now there's only 4 types of games (or 8 if you count Extreme and Normal apart): DM, TDM, S&D and CTF. The others that existed in Black Ops 1 are gone. And I really liked them. Why did they remove them?Same here, I hope it get's updated.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 21, 2012, 04:48:23 pm
Awesome game. But honestly, I didn't buy any power, and you really didn't need them (except Blink, which is awesome). Also, it's waaay too easy, even in the hardest difficulty (or maybe I'm too good, who knows). Also, it sucks that if an unconscious enemy falls from two meters he dies. Because of that, I didn't get that achievement of not killing anyone. And the ending kinda sucked. Still, it's an awesome game and I highly recommend people to play it.
Post by: Snakebyte on November 21, 2012, 11:19:41 pm
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Post by: Seraphs Ares on November 24, 2012, 01:53:34 am
I'll probably come back to it when I want to get 100% achievements on it. But holy crapwaffles, the amount of deaths I have by falling off or slipping off a cliff is same amount of licks it takes to get to the center of a tootie pop.
YOU DIED.
Post by: GOH on November 24, 2012, 08:03:57 pm
Really good game. Finished the main story. Now I'm off to find the rest of the health shrines, boxes etc, and play Nightmare in North Point.
Post by: DMK on November 24, 2012, 10:50:23 pm
Post by: Markpachi on November 25, 2012, 04:56:05 pm
The DLC was crazy hard at first because for one, you can't bring your Mojave Wasteland items to the Sierra Madre. Second, if one of your companions die (you'll have three new companions, Dean Domino, Dog/God, and a chick), then you'll die too because all four of you are wearing an explosive slave collar that are linked to each other. And lastly, there's poisonous gas everywhere and because of that, your health will keep on decreasing.
It became easy when you reached the Sierra Madre casino, too bad it became very repetitive.
9/10
Post by: Noctis on November 27, 2012, 09:32:16 am
Dark Souls was a great game. Great graphics, difficult gameplay and tons of armor sets. And just like Demon's Souls, the story was as confusing as ever. I had to read around the internet to understand it all. Also, It turns out there's two endings so I have to play all the way through again. Which should be fairly easy seeing as this game was no where near as hard as Demon's Souls.
PvP is fucking awful. No matter what I tried, I was always practically instakilled. They either lag/glitch or some stupid shit and manage to get a backstab on you in the dumbest position possible or spam cheap scaled magic attacks and kill you with little to no effort. I completely gave up on the achievements.
Still, the game gave you a magic spell to disguise yourself as something related to your environment. I had a lot of fun with that. I actually used it once in the midst of battle (I took advantage of the camouflage poison mist gives you) and turned into a giant vase. Guy was completely clueless as to where I went. I ended up laughing to a point where I lost all focus on the battle and got killed about 10 minutes later.
Solo or with an allied phantom: 8/10
PvP: 4/10
Post by: GOH on November 27, 2012, 02:15:10 pm
Think some of the DLC, besides story based stuff like Nightmare, might be worth it? I've been saving for weeks via Bing for MS points to pick it all up, but I don't know if they'll hurt or help the experience. Either way once I do a bit more of Dragon Universe of DBZ:B3, I'm hopping on that.Some DLCs that increase Cop/Triad/Face Exp are not worth it IMO. Though I did purchase the Triad Enforcer DLC so I could up the Triad level to 10. Nightmare in North Point can be finished in like 2 hours or something. It's really short.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on November 27, 2012, 11:08:17 pm
great story, great abilities and the new ugc thing is awesome. I went from hero to infamous in like 1 hour thanks to it. The ending were meh, i mean who didnt see that coming? im hoping that if they do make an infamous 3, that it would continue after the evil ending. Possibly start with a new character whos a conduit in training or something.
Walking dead episode 5
OMFG poor little clem :( seasons 2 needs to happen NOW
btw fuck you psn for not letting anyone know that the latest episode of the walking dead has been out for a week
Post by: DMK on November 28, 2012, 12:01:28 am
Some DLCs that increase Cop/Triad/Face Exp are not worth it IMO. Though I did purchase the Triad Enforcer DLC so I could up the Triad level to 10. Nightmare in North Point can be finished in like 2 hours or something. It's really short.
I see because there is QUITE a bit of DLC they have out. I did purchase the Square based character pack so I could run around as Adam Jenson. Shame to hear Northpoint is only a few hours, but I don't know why I'd expect anything on the scale of Red Dead's Undead Nightmare. Thanks for the heads up though and I might pick up the one you mentioned that increased Triad level.
Besides the DLC business I'm having fun with it so far, its like a little more restrictive Batman: AA/AC.
Post by: Blackmore on November 30, 2012, 08:23:37 pm
*insect fanfare*
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Post by: Person Man on November 30, 2012, 08:30:13 pm
Overall, a solid game. The gameplay gets a teeny bit repetitive and there's a lump-load of backtracking you have to do, but the excellent writing, graphics, and music help to smooth some of the sharp edges out. It's also pretty short, but it's got enough replay value in it that I'm probably going to start New Game+ right away.
Post by: Nomechy on November 30, 2012, 11:50:10 pm
Great fucking game. Would maybe have been GOTY if the...
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Oh well, still great stuff. Highly recommend.
Post by: Makkah on December 02, 2012, 03:19:07 am
Assassin's Creed 3
Hmm, where to start...
Firstly, I felt more like a mercenary than an assassin. I understand that they'd want to change things up a bit, but my actions felt more like grunt work than something becoming of a skilled assassin.
Glitches, glitches, glitches... My God, I wish I could count the number of times my horse got stuck in something. That made the segments where you were forced to ride one a complete pain in the ass. Especially when you had to chase down that fucker in sequence 10. >_<
Chase sequences are pretty unforgiving, especially that last one. You pretty much start out so far away that if you slip up once you'll fail.
Guards are assholes. While they've always been in these games, I found it rather frustrating that I'd be incognito, in a non-restricted area and still hordes of them will start chasing me for no reason. It's pretty hard to get rid of them too as they're VERY persistent, and it seems as if there are fewer places to hide, this time around.
Side quests felt very inconsequential.
Conor is also a pretty dull character IMO. Nowhere near as interesting as Ezio or even Altair. The supporting cast of characters were pretty good though.
Now for the good points:
The music and graphics are marvelous. Same goes for the voice work, and as always, the combat and free running are fun. They've been dumbed down a bit (and were never very challenging to begin with), but it's still fun I guess.
The story was pretty decent, as well, though Conor's portion ended a bit suddenly IMO.
All in all, I had fun, but was pretty disappointed by the time the credits rolled.
6.5/10
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on December 03, 2012, 12:11:15 pm
Post by: DMK on December 03, 2012, 02:13:26 pm
I started this game off with a very uncaring attitude, but by the end of it I was hooked into its teeth as I scavenged after collectibles, looked for the best outfits for stats boost and beat the ever living shit out of anything and everything kung fu style. I love this game, I really do and once I get a bit more of my collectibles it'll be time to start nightmare at northpoint. I only hope they have more addons coming to this game.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on December 03, 2012, 08:49:52 pm
Post by: GOH on December 03, 2012, 10:04:26 pm
Post by: Snakebyte on December 05, 2012, 02:16:47 am
Absolutely blown away by how great this game was, I could go on for a lot longer than two lines saying how great it was. I had a massive grin on my face almost the entire time I was playing.
Post by: Markpachi on December 05, 2012, 12:35:12 pm
*SPOILER ALERT*
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Post by: Errdor on December 05, 2012, 01:05:56 pm
Call of Duty: Black Ops II (Good Ending)
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The good ending made me very, very happy. It turns out, Mason is still alive!
Put it in the spoiler tag Mark. You forgot about that.
Post by: Markpachi on December 05, 2012, 01:46:57 pm
But fine, i'l add a spoiler.
Post by: DMK on December 06, 2012, 03:30:01 am
GOH was right, it was short, but at least funny and a less serious take on the games story until that point. I wish there were more rewards for the main game then clothes, like say using the cool blue aura instead of the normal face meter by toggle. Another thing that irks me, is that I need 2 more stats I need to level to gold, but I can't find the damn enemies. Do they expect you to start another one to finish them up, if they even carry over at all. Decent DLC for a little over 5$.
6/10
Post by: 1Ultima on December 10, 2012, 11:57:39 am
Its a good game. It would of been better if there was more storylines like the previous Paper Mario games, but its still good. Some of the music is really catchy and the game play is alright.
Collecting stickers piss me off sometimes and the secret exits could of been implemented better,but other then that its a really good game and I recommend it.
(Yeah I suck at reviewing)
Post by: Ricepigeon on December 10, 2012, 05:24:51 pm
Pretty much the first Xcom except with heightened difficulty, bigger maps, stricter research trees, and nearly twice the amount of gamebreaking bugs and glitches (usually as a result of the research tree overhaul). For all the hell the game put me through, the last part of the final mission was stupidly easy (though I do have to thank the map's random generator for that). Psionics/Molecular Control is just as gamebreaking as ever, even though I barely used it in UFO Defense.
Also goddamn I hated Lobstermen. I screwed up research on the Vibro Blades by capturing a live Calcinite instead of performing an autopsy on one, and only ONE showed up during a terror mission in February. Had to wait until October before I could encounter another, which pretty much hastened priority of getting Molecular Control ASAP (as broken as it was, watching unarmed Lobstermen claw each other to death or using them as sacrifical lambs to Tentaculats was rather entertaining)
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on December 11, 2012, 11:04:59 pm
I went ahead and replayed this game after a long time, doing a Ghost+Pacifist run. I have to say, after comparing it with other stealthy games like Dishonored, I can see a lot more flaws now than I didn't see in the past with the stealth mechanics. Still, it's a good game, and I still like it after so many years. Maybe I should replay the other Deus Ex too, when I have time.
Though really, I wasn't that serious about getting Ghost and Pacifist achievements, and for some effing reason I got them. LOL. After my three tries in the past, which never told me why I didn't get them. Weird luck I have. Also, changed language to English for various reasons, but didn't expect the voice actor to be as awful as in Spanish language. A bit better, but still not good IMO.
Post by: TempesT on December 13, 2012, 10:31:23 am
Good
Game
Post by: DMK on December 16, 2012, 11:07:19 am
Solid rpg with an interesting Pawn based premise. Second run through should be interesting and the need to make my pawn as good as possible is a decent driving force to continue taking on stronger enemies. Dragon seemed a little easy though compared to the monsters along the way to his fight. Can't wait for that second ending either and apparently a expansion hitting very soon.
7/10
Post by: Djoulz on December 16, 2012, 10:57:55 pm
i might dive into it more seriously at some point though
how long did it take you to finish it? and how about the trophies?
Post by: Long John Killer on December 22, 2012, 08:14:46 am
So, solid generic turn-based JRPG. Some technical hiccups such as knocking you off Xbox LIVE and a personally poor choice in boss theme, but nothing too bad. Have to admit, there were some good twists come third CD, though maybe a little over the top at the very end. End boss was way too easy, though, at level 80 I killed everything on the entire last level without taking any damage.
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Post by: DMK on December 22, 2012, 09:56:27 am
my friend bought it couple of weeks ago and although it looks very interesting, the combat mechanics kind of turn me off :(
i might dive into it more seriously at some point though
how long did it take you to finish it? and how about the trophies?
My first run through toke me about 40ish hours. I had to level up because even with decent pawns I'd get destroyed(along with my personally made pawn) and doing those board based side quest toke a little time, although I didn't do them all. As far trophies/achievements go I got a decent amount just beating the game. Infact I still don't have some easy ones because I rarely switch out my extra pawn spaces.
Post by: Alpaca-San on December 28, 2012, 04:10:41 am
Post by: Makkah on December 30, 2012, 04:06:46 am
Really short, but awesome game. There's an amazing sense of adventure you get while playing it, that few other games can match. The multiplayer was seamless as well. I had no idea I'd played with 6 other people during my session.
10/10
Get it. It's on sale.
Post by: YagamiBrando on December 30, 2012, 10:06:17 am
The worst port to HD ever. The first ZOE game was ok (but still fps dropped more than in original PS2 version, a bit more).
But ZOE2 was a complete wreck. FPS dropped like 5 times more in comparison to PS2 version. Everything looked blurry in a game and overall worse visually.
In boss battle with Lloyd in a pre battle dialog - the heroes had black squares instead of mouth's. And finally they revamped the battle with final boss - in original he was the easiest boss, now he is the hardest and the location of the battle was just a nightmare (so much garbage on screen I sometimes didn't understand where am I on the screen).
3/10. Buy only because of Metal Gear Rising Demo. ZOE 1 and 2 are awesome games, but if you want to play it - go get the original versions on PS2.
Post by: Long John Killer on December 31, 2012, 01:21:54 pm
Nice beginning, complete "can't believe they actually did that", tear bringing middle.....weak ending.
Guns are better looking and of a wider variety...but as with the first game, I found no use for most of them when you got a good Sniper. And I wasn't even Zero, I was Salvador. And I had no use for Slag or Electric weapons throughout.
The world and its characters within are expanded a lot, though, which kept the game humorous where wanted, serious where needed, and enjoyable throughout.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on January 02, 2013, 04:43:43 pm
A few hours before triggering Ending A, I was thrilled, sweating with the expectations! Then I started OVERTIME MODE and I breezed through it, and I felt the challenge was gone (The learning curve with this game, JEEZ!) And then it ended.
Maybe I'll grind it out a bit more to max out to level 50, and save more pplz, now that I know my way around the mall. The most bang for my buck (It was $16 USD) all year. Guys! Are the sequels any good?
Post by: Person Man on January 02, 2013, 05:10:23 pm
Post by: Bastard Walt on January 02, 2013, 05:12:59 pm
Although I still want an opinion from somebody who played DR1, since I feel strongly about Frank West. I'm a believer now.
Post by: DuckSS Farm on January 02, 2013, 05:16:54 pm
Post by: MightyKombat on January 02, 2013, 05:21:00 pm
Definitely better than TOS2. We need Guy, Jade and Natalia for mugen
Post by: GOH on January 02, 2013, 08:26:12 pm
This game triumphs in every aspect. I wish I had played this back when it came out. One of the best FPS games I ever played.
Now to play the sequel and get hype for Bioshock 3 Infinite. :D
Post by: Alpaca-San on January 02, 2013, 08:48:16 pm
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Felt like playing something stupid on new years and I was able to finish it in one sitting because of how short and straight forward it is. It's still so hilariously retarded that the subtitles don't even match what's being said in the cutscenes. D+
Post by: DMK on January 02, 2013, 09:27:36 pm
Post by: Alpaca-San on January 02, 2013, 09:57:09 pm
Also gender changing virus. I liked RE: Survivor more.At least that game had the "Vincent it's me, your mother!" part lol
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 03, 2013, 12:11:59 am
Bioshock
This game triumphs in every aspect. I wish I had played this back when it came out. One of the best FPS games I ever played.
Now to play the sequel and get hype for Bioshock 3 Infinite. :D
The sequel is disappointing, just to warn you. The ADAM collection system was a pain in the ass, because of the whole "Protect the Sisters from tons of enemies while they gather ADAM x2" thing, which normally takes a lot of the ammo/health you've been collecting, even if you're good at setting traps. Also, the plot isn't as great as in Bioshock 1, unfortunately, and they just reused nearly everything from the first game, with few changes. I recommend you to get it only when there's an offer like "50% discount" in Steam.
Post by: GOH on January 03, 2013, 10:35:25 am
Well, most of the time anyway. Last full-price game I bought was Max Payne 3.
Post by: Erroratu on January 03, 2013, 07:44:17 pm
Kept trying to beat Xaero on Nightmare in Quake 3 but its difficult as fuck.I did manage to kill him on Bring it on Difficulty
Post by: Do not even ask on January 03, 2013, 07:58:49 pm
The game's way way easier then I remembered, I pretty much blew through it after I beat the first boss (save for the Naga Paths). It also hasn't aged too well, since the limitations of the Gameboy hardware really show in this game. Still a good game nonetheless.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 04, 2013, 10:05:45 pm
I was expecting the plot-twist in the end, honestly. Anyway, the scenarios are smaller but with lots of places to interact, so I don't mind the reduced size. And I really like the new mechanics, specially that you don't need a syringe or anesthesic to knock down enemies. The only problems that I've found is that sometimes the enemy sees me from places that I just can't believe a human can't see you. Also, the "Subdue" option is waaaaay too sensitive of the position, and I honestly don't like that grabbing from the sides triggers a fight, and not the "Subdue". And I can't understand why you can't attack an enemy when you're hiding, like in a box.
But yeah, I can really say the game is good. Must play, really, specially if you like assassination games.
Post by: Makkah on January 07, 2013, 02:42:57 pm
All in all, a fun if flawed game. I think I'd appreciate it a lot more if I'd played it first, though. As it stands now, it's: ME2 > ME3 > ME. Might replay it someday, but not anytime soon.
7/10
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 07, 2013, 04:54:08 pm
I don't know why my parents thought I would like this game. Maybe they got it wrong because of the KH games LOL. Anyway:
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So after seeing it's not a good game, I checked the price online. 41.36€, which is $54.15. Wow WTF. That much money for a game of 2-3 hours is just too much. Guess I will sell it to buy a better game.
Post by: DMK on January 08, 2013, 01:25:28 am
Fun besides the lackluster "bosses". Surprised to see MP is still played with the superior Halo: Custom Edition out there.
Post by: Long John Killer on January 08, 2013, 03:13:54 pm
Great gameplay, great soundtrack, great use of DBZ/DBGT's story. The conversion to HD worked perfectly, no complaints on it at all.
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Post by: DMK on January 09, 2013, 04:24:59 am
Post by: megaman_zer0 on January 10, 2013, 06:29:57 am
Really fun I like the story alot better than Final Fantay Tactics.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 10, 2013, 11:27:27 am
Well, I'm glad I can play this game in a better resolution with this revision. Also, the flashlight is no longer a weapon, so that's great, but the problem is that the areas where you were forced to use a different source of light to travel since it was swarmed with demons were just pointless. Overall, I still like this game, even if sometimes I feel like it's too slow. And I still love how the game likes to punish you for sidetracking and getting more ammo/health/shield. It truly feels like demons are playing with you, as you may even waste everything you just got, but unfortunately the shotgun is so broken that you only need that to kill 75% of your enemies (aka dodge then shoot in the face).
Also, I got the Speed Run achievement too. Seriously, I was in Veteran and I sidetracked a lot. How can you even take more than 10 hours to beat this game?
Post by: Long John Killer on January 12, 2013, 09:23:13 pm
I seemed to have missed the point that this became a terrible game bogged down by never-ending bugs, so I've heard it called. Well, I enjoyed it plenty. Connor's no Ezio.....but then, Ezio's no Altair. They've all been quite different and enjoyable in their own way. Music is superb as usual, attention to historical detail (And Shawn's sarcastic reviews of all of it) is great, gameplay is.....different than previous entries, but no trouble to adapt to.
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Side note, where was this type of naval warfare when Pirates of the Caribbean was new? I'd pay full price for a game of those movies done in similar fashion that ACIII here did it.
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on January 14, 2013, 03:30:25 pm
Damn now I remember how much that damn game pissed me off, its really fuck difficult at some points and every time you get a new gene set you must sacrifice some ability previously earned, anyway I enjoy it some times :p
Post by: Hurricane2s on January 14, 2013, 04:10:30 pm
All in all, a fun game.
Rating: 9/10
Post by: WatsonGrim69 on January 16, 2013, 01:30:53 am
DOA5: Never got into it. I only brought it to get hip/hype or whatever they call it these dayz.
Traded both in for the pre-order of GTAV.....
Nuff Said...
Post by: Shwa on January 18, 2013, 07:21:12 pm
It's a party shooter.
I dunno what else to say outside of it being absolutely CUHRAYZEE
Game gets a Bren outta ten.
Post by: Markpachi on January 20, 2013, 09:40:41 pm
Okay, pros and cons time again.
My judgement is final now. (Except Capcom decides to change something in the game)
Pros:
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Cons:
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Long story short, DmC: Devil May Cry is actually a good game. And trust me, you'll get what you pay for.
Post by: DMK on January 20, 2013, 11:37:58 pm
Not the best job from Capcom, especially when going against ports like the Wii version, but it is still one of the best damn games and thankfully the port came with every bit and bob that the Wii version had. Although I felt like the normal run through was much easier because I could of sworn you got the Striker at the island, as well as the largest attache case(or at the very least RIGHT before the island), but there it was in the castle. Love the game and can't wait to do Separate Ways later on this year.
8/10
Post by: San2 on January 22, 2013, 05:50:09 pm
Terrible camera, tedious fights, easy puzzles. But dat plot!
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I could of sworn you got the Striker at the islandYou get it just before the Verdugo boss fight.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on January 22, 2013, 09:07:36 pm
Although I still want an opinion from somebody who played DR1, since I feel strongly about Frank West. I'm a believer now.I know it's really late for this, but since nobody answered...
I was a big fan of DR1, and DR2 did not disappoint. It's great, and weapon combinations are really fun to play around with. And the survivor pathfinding is much improved, so while it doesn't feel like a chore shepherding them to the safe house, there is still some challenge to it. It's a great game and a sequel.
There is also a DLC prequel, Case Zero, that is pretty fun (and your XP and combo weapons will carry over to the main game) but it's not absolutely essential, I guess. The DLC sequel, Case West, is really cool and is more essential to the series' storyline. Plus, Chuck and Frank don't get along at all and spend most of the story sniping at each other and it's wonderful. Off The Record is also fun, but since a good deal of it is pretty similar to vanilla DR2, I would only get it if it were on sale. Or if you really really like Frank West, because he is awesome.
Post by: DMK on January 22, 2013, 09:14:35 pm
Post by: Nomechy on January 22, 2013, 09:21:52 pm
Post by: Bastard Walt on January 22, 2013, 10:34:57 pm
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on January 22, 2013, 10:43:40 pm
So if I buy DR2, I can play 2 more engrossing DLCs?Well, I guess the prequel is unessential (but fun and engrossing); the sequel DLC, however, will almost certainly have implications for DR3. Plus it's really fun to see Chuck and Frank interact. And it reveals the canon ending for DR2, and wraps up some loose ends of both DR1 and DR2.
Post by: Nomechy on January 23, 2013, 03:02:07 pm
Post by: Negi Springfield on January 24, 2013, 02:37:24 pm
Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said? It has an engaging story that kept me interested with what turns would happen next. The combat system is pretty standard RPG fare. The only trouble I had was getting a strong grasp of what Personas do what and how the fusions work. (Loki is bawss). And the quasi-dating sim elements were neat as well.(Maya-chan for life). So, all in all. Good times were had. I loved it to death. Now I just need to get Persona 4 :llama:
Post by: Pal on January 26, 2013, 12:22:07 am
Amazing. I haven't had so much fun in a videogame in SO much time.
Bastion
I played this game back when it was released but only finished it today.
Incredible. It's pretentious, I'll admit it but I loved everything about it. The plot may have been a bit simple but the way it's told by the narrator is unique and well... that scene. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlfUcnSbKDA)
Post by: Nomechy on January 26, 2013, 12:30:18 am
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on January 26, 2013, 03:58:27 am
Post by: DMK on January 26, 2013, 11:51:12 am
Sweet game by Platinum that I can't believe was only 30$, Great personality in all the characters making it hard to choose a favorite, but I'll go with an easy one and say Jack. I hope this game gets a sequel and now that I'm done with both sides of the story I'll jump online to play a few of the game modes.
Post by: Djoulz on January 27, 2013, 01:22:18 am
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Post by: DMK on January 27, 2013, 02:20:09 am
Post by: GOH on January 27, 2013, 04:06:32 am
i want to know if it's worth paying 20-30$...IMO no.
There is no replay value. It's a good game but not really worth buying.
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Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on January 27, 2013, 03:44:28 pm
Post by: Snakebyte on January 30, 2013, 10:41:25 am
First time I've beat it, despite it being the first video game I ever owned.
I have no idea what took me so long but I just COULD NOT deal with the final boss as a kid. At all.
He's easy though.
Post by: Bastard Walt on January 30, 2013, 05:38:31 pm
Not to mention, Metropolis Zone can become a Looping Maze if you mess something up, so it took me a while to gather the courage to do all of that again, and face the final mission (on the air ship) without messing up all of my continues.
Hella satisfying game.
Post by: Snakebyte on January 30, 2013, 07:26:41 pm
My family is great sometimes.
Post by: Shwa on January 31, 2013, 06:39:53 am
It's Zelda with combos.
I started in Apocalyptic and it was hard as shit.
8/10
Post by: Snakebyte on January 31, 2013, 09:31:54 am
Went back and spent 5-6 hours getting the one trophy I was missing, for beating the final stage (five bosses in a row) without getting hit.
What a glitchy pile of fuck. I will never touch it again.
Episode 2's pretty neat though.
Post by: Djoulz on January 31, 2013, 11:52:34 pm
Post by: Error Macro on February 02, 2013, 05:43:18 am
It's a pretty good remake/upgrade of the original game. Tons of enemies, tons of carnage, tons of fun. The new music is pretty kickass too.
The only real problem I have with the game is that it's waaaay too short compared to the original, that and some of the older enemies are missing.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on February 02, 2013, 04:02:42 pm
Post by: Snakebyte on February 02, 2013, 10:33:01 pm
Still grabbing the last couple of trophies, but this was a damn good game. It's trying very, very hard to be Sonic 2 HD, but unlike past games it largely succeeds. Physics are the best they've been since the genesis, and level design is some of the best the series has seen. Special stages are GREAT.
Music's a bit shit, though.
Post by: Makkah on February 05, 2013, 06:04:43 am
The game was a lot of fun. Combos felt great, platforming was awesome, and the graphics are really nice. The Bob Barbas boss fight, in particular, stands out for me. So does the little gauntlet you go through in that night club level. Great fun! :) Ironically, the games weakest point is the reason Capcom hired NT in the first place. The writing went from serviceable to OMG I hope no one heard that cheesy line just now. In any event, it's an action game so I can forgive sub par writing. Also, I hate to say it, but the game somehow gets much better once you slap on Dante's DMC3 skin. While I've never liked Dante as a character I've always thought he at least looked cool, so it was good to see the skin make it's way into the game.
So yeah, had fun. Waiting for Bloody Palace and Vergil's Downfall.
8/10
Post by: DMK on February 05, 2013, 12:40:42 pm
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Also, I hate to say it, but the game somehow gets much better once you slap on Dante's DMC3 skin
Nope, felt the same way. I wonder if Vergils downfall will be early February or late.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on February 06, 2013, 09:16:13 pm
Played the game on the hardest difficulty. Which means I can easily die by staying without cover, and enemies have godlike accuracy, hitting you even if you cover if there's one small part of the body coming out of cover, and grenades always appearing right at your position, even if there's something in their path that should be blocking them. Just for the achievement. Other "extra" thing of this difficulty is that the two QTE scenes will kill you automatically if you make one single mistake, unlike the other difficulties that gives you three chances. Fortunately, I was better this time, so I only died once in the first one and none in the second one.
Anyway, I can be satisfied about this now, I beat it! But the amount of tries it took me, the lots of swearing and the amount of insanity that came to me for some deaths that required tons of tries is a good proof that you should only spend 2-3 hours a day for this achievement. No kidding.
Post by: DMK on February 10, 2013, 11:49:27 am
Spent a decent amount of time on the game, over 16 hours from start to finish roughly and coop throughout the entire adventure, still didn't get all the optional missions and weapon combos. it looks nice, plays okay , had some decent scares and unexpected moments. Story toke a nosedive and I want to know how a character got something back. At worse, fuck those repetitive late game optional missions, all but Carvers were pretty shit.
7.5/10
Post by: Titiln on February 10, 2013, 05:47:10 pm
this is the best fire emblem. it's also the best fire emblem for newcomers to the series. i really liked this game and already started a new playthrough. there are so many different support and marriage combinations it's insane.
Post by: Nomechy on February 15, 2013, 10:38:50 pm
The best game. Or atleast pretty close.
Absolutely wonderful. Would recommend to everyone with a soul.
Post by: Snakebyte on February 15, 2013, 10:43:01 pm
Post by: Nomechy on February 15, 2013, 10:53:42 pm
Well since it has been proven that our tastes don't always overlap, I will have to warn you that the game is a bit too easy.
Other then that I think it's a total piece of greatness.
Post by: Snakebyte on February 15, 2013, 11:29:19 pm
Post by: Nomechy on February 15, 2013, 11:30:55 pm
Post by: Jdplayer on February 16, 2013, 07:51:05 am
Wow this game aged badly. Why do people still think this is the best 3D Sonic game again?
The HD port didn't do it any justice, screwing up the camera and making the already bad sound mixing worse.
Post by: Snakebyte on February 16, 2013, 01:45:26 pm
I played the gamecube version on Dolphin a while back and it was a horrible, horrible pile of dung. The original Sonic Adventure is still quite good. o_O
Post by: Cazaki on February 16, 2013, 08:42:51 pm
Post by: MightyKombat on February 16, 2013, 08:44:33 pm
Fuck him, Metal Sonic FTW
Post by: Shwa on February 16, 2013, 10:14:50 pm
The original Sonic Adventure is still quite good. o_OExcept it's not. It's an even buggier piece of shit.
I just like it because the soundtrack is bitchin' and fucking around with the bugs is fun. Knuckles in Emerald Coast is still my most cherished discovery since back then.
Also Speed Highway was really well designed. And dat DC DLC, oh god, those time attacks were awesome. ADIDAS SPEEDRUN GOGOGOGO
As for SA2, it's funner to mess around with since the core gameplay isn't as likely to clip you through the fucking ceiling for an upwards death.
Post by: Snakebyte on February 16, 2013, 10:34:28 pm
I have never experienced any serious glitches in SA1, in any of the three or four times I've played it.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on February 16, 2013, 10:42:07 pm
Post by: Snakebyte on February 16, 2013, 10:44:05 pm
Post by: MightyKombat on February 16, 2013, 10:45:08 pm
Post by: Do not even ask on February 16, 2013, 10:51:25 pm
and seriously Shadow is the worst.Hear, hear
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on February 16, 2013, 10:59:51 pm
Personally I can forgive the shittier characters that you have to play as because the E-102 levels were WONDERFUL.Even Amy's levels felt pretty fast, IMO, so they felt like they worked with the game. In fact, pretty much the only character I disliked playing with was Big the Cat, because he feels so pointless and grafted onto the game.
Post by: Do not even ask on February 16, 2013, 11:06:24 pm
Post by: MightyKombat on February 16, 2013, 11:08:44 pm
Post by: Snakebyte on February 16, 2013, 11:24:21 pm
Post by: Snakebyte on February 17, 2013, 05:59:04 am
Man, that game is a lot shorter without the riddler trophies, and the difficulty spiked in some weird places, but it was mostly easy and quick enough to be enjoyable. I really love the Batman Beyond skin, and I was so much better at gliding this time around. I've still got Riddler's Revenge and all the DLC to do, this is just the game that keeps on giving.
Post by: Saohc on February 18, 2013, 10:05:56 pm
It was nice to play a great childhood game again. This time I 100% completed it and now I'm going to replay Ocarina of Time too. I wish the game didn't wind down so easily as you got more masks and such.
Post by: Snakebyte on February 18, 2013, 11:22:23 pm
I paid ten dollars for something that short?!
(Robin's awesome)
Post by: Long John Killer on February 19, 2013, 01:46:37 am
That's....wow, that's some ending. I....don't know what to say. Other than I was not expecting that to happen to her, and her response in season 2 is bound to draw in Master Chief's attention, one way or another. All the more so considering the whole premise of 4's main story for John's hopes to restore Cortana.
Post by: Titiln on February 21, 2013, 10:15:38 pm
this game is a bit short and i wish there was more variety in enemies. but it's full of fucking awesome moments. a++ would play again
Post by: Person Man on February 21, 2013, 10:20:15 pm
A worthy (and long overdue) addition to the series. Lots of fun and still as charming and captivating as ever. Two thumbs up.
Post by: Ne0Cloak on February 23, 2013, 12:55:36 pm
*Playing through game Very fun!
*beats game Now I'm bored.
Post by: YagamiBrando on February 23, 2013, 02:10:58 pm
What Titiln said, it is short, I finished it with 4:54 hours. But it is so intense and full of epicness that it doesn't matter how short it is.
Also - it has a lot of unlockable stuff and has one helluva replay value. Will for sure replay it on very hard and Revengeance difficulties (Just need more bp to purchase dat cheap OP Gray Fox sword)
I'd give MGR a 9.8/10. Probably the best slasher I ever played.
Post by: Iced on February 23, 2013, 05:15:29 pm
Sleeping dogs
Two line review:
WEI SHEN
MOTHAFUCKERS.
Post by: GOH on February 23, 2013, 05:21:23 pm
Post by: Erroratu on February 23, 2013, 06:49:24 pm
MGR: Revengeance.
I'd give MGR a 9.8/10. Probably the best slasher I ever played.
They turned it into a slasher?
What about tactical espionage action?
Post by: Snakebyte on February 23, 2013, 07:06:02 pm
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on February 23, 2013, 07:33:54 pm
+Best stage design in a Sonic game, ever (The pinball machine that transports you to NiGHTS's world? Epic).
+Bumping cars!
-Amy.
-Big.
-The overworld is quite dull compared to the fantastic stages.
SA2:
+Versus mode!
+A much better Chao garden (and Chao mechanics). I wasted over 300 hours of my life there. I don't regret it.
+I liked the dualist thematic, and honestly don't mind the new characters.
-?
I still like SA2 better.
Post by: Snakebyte on February 23, 2013, 07:38:50 pm
- Glitchy bosses
- Awful music
- No Overworlds
- Less Gameplay Variety
- No E102.
EDIT: I said Rogue instead of Rouge. I hate myself. I've seen so many people mess that up the opposite way that I screw up whenever I talk about the goddamn bat. T_T
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on February 23, 2013, 08:01:52 pm
5: Yes, but the only real loss was Tails.
6: Never felt E102 being SO much better tan Eggman or Tails.
Post by: Shwa on February 23, 2013, 08:44:16 pm
- Awful musicYou have my permission to go fuck yourself with a cactus.
No offense.
Post by: Snakebyte on February 23, 2013, 08:46:19 pm
EDIT: I rest my case.
Post by: Shwa on February 23, 2013, 08:57:55 pm
Post by: Snakebyte on February 23, 2013, 08:58:19 pm
I have never heard worse game music than the Knuckles levels.
Post by: Shwa on February 23, 2013, 08:59:48 pm
Post by: Snakebyte on February 23, 2013, 09:00:02 pm
Post by: Duos on February 23, 2013, 09:22:15 pm
I have never heard worse game music than the Knuckles levels.
You have now. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHNJXzkWJUY)
Post by: Snakebyte on February 23, 2013, 09:28:37 pm
Post by: JDM on February 23, 2013, 10:02:53 pm
To this day they're still guilty pleasures of mine.
Post by: Lith on February 23, 2013, 10:07:21 pm
I have never heard worse game music than the Knuckles levels.Pumpkin Hill is my shit yo.
Post by: JDM on February 23, 2013, 10:08:29 pm
Post by: Lith on February 23, 2013, 10:35:22 pm
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Post by: JDM on February 23, 2013, 10:52:11 pm
As much as I enjoy SA2, they definitely turned the emerald hunting levels into a chore (Friggin' ARK levels!)
Also, Tikal is a waaay better guide than Omochao!
Post by: Ne0Cloak on February 24, 2013, 02:37:20 am
Post by: Alpaca-San on February 24, 2013, 02:39:07 am
Post by: Cazaki on February 24, 2013, 08:06:44 am
It's not for everybody, but you can't really say it's a bad game, it's just not your cup of tea. Still up there with the best Sonic games, even without nostalgia.
Post by: Snakebyte on February 24, 2013, 08:16:58 am
Glitches that make me die repeatedly and prevent me from completing levels for hours on end are not 'irrelevant'. Nor is climbable surfaces not being programmed correctly. Only the Sonic/Shadow levels were worth anything, and while one or two Sonic levels may have been better than any single level in Sonic Adventure, one or two Sonic levels does not make a game.
It was too linear, lacked gameplay variety, had shitty story and shitty music, bad level design (Keep running! Don't worry about the pits, if you keep running, you'll---OH, NOPE, YOU NEEDED TO JUMP THERE, YOU'RE DEAD! Now climb around looking for an emerald for aeons while listening to I'M KNUCKLES, RAP RAPPITY RAP), and obviously very little playtesting.
I can say it's a bad game because it's a bad game. That's why I'm saying it's a bad game. Because it is. It was the first bad mainstream Sonic game and marked the decline of the series. Try not telling me what I can and can't say just because you want to be right.
"I feel that you're wrong. You can't express your opinion because it isn't legitimate." Really?
Post by: JDM on February 24, 2013, 09:04:01 am
I feel that the people who don't like SA2 altogether don't have objective dislikes for the game. They seem purely subjective rather than a few irrelevant issues like glitches and emerald hunting (Which I had no problem with BTW.).
It's not for everybody, but you can't really say it's a bad game, it's just not your cup of tea. Still up there with the best Sonic games, even without nostalgia.
Well, I didn't hate the emerald hunting. The only ones I didn't like were Meteor Heard and Mad Space. Those levels were HUGE, and I'd spend over ten minutes on them (and it didn't help being constantly bombarded by meteorites). I guess it might be I just suck at those levels though. Other than that, I can't hate the game. It's a fun game for the most part and I have good memories of playing it with friends.
Screw Omochao though! I throw him..her..it off cliffs whenever I get the chance. I know I already mentioned my dislike for Omochao already, but UGGGH! So useless!
Post by: Lith on February 24, 2013, 09:18:30 am
I feel that the people who don't like SA2 altogether don't have objective dislikes for the game. They seem purely subjective rather than a few irrelevant issues like glitches and emerald hunting (Which I had no problem with BTW.).My biggest problem with this game is that the 3 core aspects of a platformer or mainly a Sonic game are all spread out into 3 gameplay mechanics. Linear speed, clunky platforming, limited exploration in most levels, no thanks.
Also I wouldn't consider it one of the best sonic games... at all. Not even Adventure which I loved to death as a kid and still like the good characters of it to this day. I know I can't find a way to say I dislike SA2 without sounding whiny but it's really hard to talk negatively about a game most people love since anything I say can easily be classified as nitpicking or bitching.
Edit: I will give credit to the multiplayer though, it does a really good job of offering variety with its multiple levels and modes of play.
Post by: MightyKombat on February 24, 2013, 04:55:36 pm
Post by: Mgbenz on February 24, 2013, 05:59:56 pm
Post by: Killer Kong on February 24, 2013, 06:23:52 pm
yeah I replayed this game again. One of many, truthfully. I still wholeheartedly stand by the fact that this is the best sonic game, not Sonic 2, not Sonic CD, as good as both of those are. The Special Stages here don't feel as cumbersome, or as irritating(see Sonic 2 ughhh.) The level design is open ended and Sonic and Knuckles are both very unique experiences, neither one feels tacked on and it just flows. Awesome game, probably my favorite 2D Sonic game.
Long ass response below, just a forewarning, it's not required.
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Post by: Snakebyte on February 24, 2013, 06:44:54 pm
Haven't gotten to CD yet, it just seems... odd.
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SA2 was the mainstream game that killed Sonic?
No, Sonic isn't dead. It declined for a while, starting with SA2, and then revived itself with Colors and Generations. By 'mainstream' I meant 'not handheld or spinoff'. Sonic 3D Blast is not a main Sonic game, and it actually was the particular shitpile I was thinking of when I wrote that. I never said SA2 was the worst Sonic game. That would be absurd. It was the first bad main one, followed by '06 and Unleashed, which were worse. o-o
I just plain didn't write what you're getting all irate at me for writing, man.
Post by: MightyKombat on February 24, 2013, 07:23:29 pm
Post by: Mgbenz on February 24, 2013, 07:26:38 pm
But still not in the same league as the glitch-filled obvious beta that was Sonic 06.
Post by: MightyKombat on February 24, 2013, 07:30:14 pm
Post by: Nomechy on February 24, 2013, 07:32:28 pm
Post by: Lith on February 24, 2013, 08:24:45 pm
What they did to Tails' theme tune in SA2 was fucking unforgivable.I know a lot of people prefer the SA2 mixes of Sonic and Tails' theme. I prefer SA1 more because.. nostalgia!
I just plain didn't write what you're getting all irate at me for writing, man.You were kind of really angry about it...
Sonic 06 was proof people need to stop forcing melodramatic shit into a game about a cartoon hedgehogI think Shadow the Hedgehog did that at the time..
Post by: Snakebyte on February 24, 2013, 08:43:49 pm
I forgot about Shadow the Hedgehog. T_T
Oh, and Sonic Heroes! That was kind of okay, actually!
Post by: JDM on February 24, 2013, 10:36:55 pm
Oh, and Sonic Heroes! That was kind of okay, actually!
Yeah, I'll admit I had fun with that game, and I love how overly lighthearted it is.
Post by: MightyKombat on February 24, 2013, 10:40:57 pm
I know a lot of people prefer the SA2 mixes of Sonic and Tails' theme. I prefer SA1 more because.. nostalgia!
them morons.
Seriously though Tails' SA2 theme was fucking awful.
Post by: Cazaki on February 25, 2013, 02:18:04 am
*rant*
"I feel that you're wrong. You can't express your opinion because it isn't legitimate." Really?
That's not even close to what I said. I said that most of it is purely subjective (AKA opinion) and that I found the glitches irrelevant because they aren't gamebreaking, in times playing through the game (Bout 3 or 4 times I think) I can only recall a few glitches that required a retry, and everything else was just the result of a beginner's trap.
It's not for everybody, but you can't really say it's a bad game, it's just not your cup of tea. Still up there with the best Sonic games, even without nostalgia.
The fuck is so confusing about this?
My biggest problem with this game is that the 3 core aspects of a platformer or mainly a Sonic game are all spread out into 3 gameplay mechanics. Linear speed, clunky platforming, limited exploration in most levels, no thanks.
Also I wouldn't consider it one of the best sonic games... at all. Not even Adventure which I loved to death as a kid and still like the good characters of it to this day. I know I can't find a way to say I dislike SA2 without sounding whiny but it's really hard to talk negatively about a game most people love since anything I say can easily be classified as nitpicking or bitching.
Edit: I will give credit to the multiplayer though, it does a really good job of offering variety with its multiple levels and modes of play.
At the time that it came out the linear speed of the Sonic/Shadow levels was actually fairly revolutionary and unique. The hidden upgrades were all very intelligently done for me and it was epic at the time to do the things that you were doing. Grinding on a bridge, running from a giant truck, the boss battles were all grand in scale (IMO), it set a benchmark that was soon surpassed with time, which is why I think you might feel this way.
The exploration of the treasure hunting is what I'll forever disagree on because the ones that weren't wide open were fairly intriguing in one way or the other. The ones that weren't wide open for exploration were often made up of puzzles that really felt rewarding when you got it.
Tails/Eggman missions were overall hit-and-miss though, they never were really fun but they was never really so boring either.
Like I said, not a bad game, especially for the time it came out. However some people will like it, some people will not.
Post by: Snakebyte on February 25, 2013, 02:39:28 am
It's not for everybody, but you can't really say it's a bad game, it's just not your cup of tea. Still up there with the best Sonic games, even without nostalgia.
The fuck is so confusing about this?
Very bad game. I've said why. I'm still saying why. Don't fucking try to tell me I can't.
Post by: Cazaki on February 25, 2013, 02:51:24 am
It's not for everybody, but you can't really say it's a bad game, it's just not your cup of tea. Still up there with the best Sonic games, even without nostalgia.
Post by: Lith on February 25, 2013, 03:02:32 am
Cazaki as you said, yes the sonic levels were fun then and stand alone are fairly enjoyable, compared to others though.. I can't say they stick out as well. But that's just how I see it since I compare this game to SA1 a lot since that was what I thought when I first played it.
Exploration I'll say the same as you said "I'll forever disagree on"
Mech.. well said.. pretty bland for the most part, not too fun, nothing too bad, just felt like it kind of slowed the game at times.
As for the bosses, I think they did a good job for the most part, some of them are pathetically easy but others are well done. The Final Hazard did a good job of introducing many people to the final boss and crush 40 music theme that would be in later games, SA1 may have done it first but I think SA2's had a bigger impact on the series.
Also how can one not like Knuckles' music? As much as I hated most of those levels the music made it better. Pumpkin Hill yo.
Post by: MightyKombat on February 25, 2013, 03:09:26 am
Post by: Hyogo on February 25, 2013, 03:12:00 am
Post by: Lith on February 25, 2013, 03:14:47 am
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Yeah, Rouge, she's sexy and smoothWell fuck...
Better than "I get it on by myself"
Maybe we should just start a "General Sonic Thread" rather than derailing this further..
Post by: Hyogo on February 25, 2013, 03:17:59 am
Post by: Snakebyte on February 25, 2013, 04:02:59 am
It's not for everybody, but you can't really say it's a bad game, it's just not your cup of tea. Still up there with the best Sonic games, even without nostalgia.
You cannot police my arguments, my opinions, or my speech. What part of this is unclear?!
Dude Snakebyte chill man. There's a difference between saying "here's why I don't like a game" and "this game sucks stfu and stop trying to question me"
I will chill when he stops trying to tell me what I can and can't say. He's welcome to disagree. But not to tell me what I can think. He can question me! He can say he didn't have those problems! He can address my arguments, instead of trying to annul them. I don't even care about the game anymore, I care about this arrogant fuck telling me I'm not allowed to have an opinion other than his.
Post by: Lith on February 25, 2013, 04:04:18 am
Post by: Snakebyte on February 25, 2013, 04:07:26 am
EDIT: Oh the posts didn't get merged. Now I'm confused.
Oh well. I wasn't talking about Sonic. I was talking about Cazaki being an asshole.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on February 26, 2013, 02:03:21 pm
fun game but way to short
Post by: DNZRX768 on February 28, 2013, 12:38:51 pm
Holy smokes, that was EPIC!
Now, to play DLC and get all of the characters, spotpass, and missions.
Post by: DMK on March 02, 2013, 06:20:23 am
Predator gameplay, but lack of prone toke away from it. Story was dull, but had its moments. Ending was stupid and could be seen from a mile away. 6.5/10 its okay
Posted: March 04, 2013, 12:50:30 am
Crysis 3
I just started it yesterday, no joke, looking for collectibles, doing side achievements etc. First levels, as it seems to be with Crysis, are the best and as soon as it turns all Alien it goes to shit. Uninsipired final bosses and the dumbest ending I have seen this month makes me wonder what the fuck Crytek have been smoking. 4/10
Post by: Nomechy on March 07, 2013, 06:10:44 pm
HEAVY HITTING MESSAGES that are actually done very well, how about that.
Gameplay is pretty standard but I would still recommend it for the good narrative and the excellent structure. Playing it on "suicide mission" (hard mode) from the start helps, since it forces you be more careful and rely on the tactical elements more.
Post by: DMK on March 10, 2013, 02:59:29 am
The combat is fun, not to say the base game isn't, but you can see more influence from the original team of DMC 2-4 who did work on this. Story is stupid and is just a sequel hook, but with no bait attached. Far to short, no "real" unlockables and after finishing a simple Human run my, SoS run toke me an hour or so. Not worth the money. 4/10
Post by: Demented Fortune Cookie on March 10, 2013, 05:29:25 am
Updated impressions from another thread :
-Good : graphics and animations ; audio (sound effects, music, most of the voice acting) ; fun when the game actually lets you play.
-Bad : story ; characters ; skills, hunting and crafting are kind of unnecessary ("kind of" only because Lara doesn't figure out she can use her axe as a melee weapon until you unlock that "skill") ; AWESOME vision kills the exploration aspect ; not enough non-human enemies.
-Worse : "young, inexperienced Lara you'll want to protect" during cutscenes, Terminator during gameplay ; linearity ; hammer the buttons and wiggle the sticks to evade the rapist hobo, a.k.a QTEs ; tons of ammo, health regen, next to no challenge in combat... so much for survival ; hammer the buttons and wiggle the sticks to evade the rapist wolf, a.k.a more QTEs ; tiny tombs with puzzles so complex a gopher with brain damage could figure them out in a matter of seconds.
Scores (out of 5 Bays) :
Action : (http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/Rhx3V.png)
Hot girls : (http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)
Post by: GOH on March 11, 2013, 01:18:09 am
Post by: Blackmore on March 11, 2013, 04:46:22 am
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+Gameplay is simple, but it takes time to master it so you don't end up dead.
+Music is really catch- MY PRIDE I HOLD IN MAH HAANDS
+Story is actually pretty good, at least in my opinion.
+Quite a few of the characters are great
-Missons needed a bit more variety
-I wish some characters were fleshed out a bit more, like Garuda.
-OINKIE IS ANNOYING JESUS BALL-CRUSHING CHRIST
-THe ending could give some closure and all that good stuff.
Overall, I give this beaut an 8/10. GO give it a shot if you haven't already.
Also this is more than 2 lines but people posted longer review things so GET BENT
Post by: DMK on March 11, 2013, 05:27:30 am
"Last game you finished + small review"
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on March 11, 2013, 01:14:29 pm
Tomb Raider (PC version)
Updated impressions from another thread :
-Good : graphics and animations ; audio (sound effects, music, most of the voice acting) ; fun when the game actually lets you play.
-Bad : story ; characters ; skills, hunting and crafting are kind of unnecessary ("kind of" only because Lara doesn't figure out she can use her axe as a melee weapon until you unlock that "skill") ; AWESOME vision kills the exploration aspect ; not enough non-human enemies.
-Worse : "young, inexperienced Lara you'll want to protect" during cutscenes, Terminator during gameplay ; linearity ; hammer the buttons and wiggle the sticks to evade the rapist hobo, a.k.a QTEs ; tons of ammo, health regen, next to no challenge in combat... so much for survival ; hammer the buttons and wiggle the sticks to evade the rapist wolf, a.k.a more QTEs ; tiny tombs with puzzles so complex a gopher with brain damage could figure them out in a matter of seconds.
Scores (out of 5 Bays) :
Action : (http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/Rhx3V.png)
Hot girls : (http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)(http://i.imgur.com/pJwVR.png)
I'm hearing really good things about this game. I'm glad it ended up being good, honestly. For what I'm hearing too, the camera works perfectly, which is a must in games like Tomb Raider that makes you do a lot of acrobatics. Not seeing where to jump because the camera obstructs you is annoying (Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 ugh).
Post by: Bastard Walt on March 11, 2013, 09:54:35 pm
Case File R:07 (last boss) is so over the top, it's madness! The rumors are true, they tried to build a "plot" around a good gameplay, and failed at the plot.
Rating: I wish this game was a 9, but it isn't. 7.5 slashed left arms, out of 10.
Post by: Shwa on March 11, 2013, 11:02:35 pm
I thought people played the series for 4+ hours of movies per game. :U
Post by: Duos on March 11, 2013, 11:04:59 pm
oh
Oooooh.....
Post by: Bastard Walt on March 11, 2013, 11:39:49 pm
People played Metal Gear for the plot?I'm sorry sir, you must not have played MGS3 or MGS: Peace Walker. I feel sorry for you.
I thought people played the series for 4+ hours of movies per game. :U
PW is the epic-est game ever to have graced the Metal Gear saga, in all possible senses.
Post by: Shwa on March 11, 2013, 11:49:22 pm
And MGS3 is a bad example to use because it had about 5 hours of cutscenes, to the point where the Existence disc in Subsistence (limited edition) actually took some of them out for the sake of keeping it more focused on the important stuff. The game itself could be cleared in shortly under two hours and a half in European Extreme without speedrunning it.
And it was the best thing ever. Seriously E-Extreme MGS3S was the shit.
...actually the only MG games I didn't play were the AC!D games. I heard I missed out hard. ;~;
Post by: Duke of Corvus on March 12, 2013, 12:14:32 am
Post by: DMK on March 13, 2013, 11:53:06 am
"Oh hey looks like things will get resolved rather then being sequel bai-NOPE: The game: The DLC". It was pretty good, brings back some good parts of Dead Space 1 & 2 as well as a returning enemy and a few new ones including a lackluster boss fight. 6.9/10
Post by: Bastard Walt on March 13, 2013, 04:01:47 pm
Now you got me in the mood for some Dead Space 3. I think I might trade with a friend, and exchange Rising for this one.
Post by: Snakebyte on March 13, 2013, 08:48:53 pm
Short but sweet. 10 hours on hard mode but I looked everywhere and died a lot, plus maybe another hour for the challenges. Story could have been better, graphics could have been better, but gameplay was spot-on and the Gauntlet of Zeus in particular is wonderful. It's free from the problems I had with 3, and is probably my second-favorite game in the series. So much better than the impression of it I got for beating the challenges for my cousin on his PSP in like 2008. Now for Ghost of Sparta. :D
Post by: DMK on March 14, 2013, 12:39:54 am
Now you got me in the mood for some Dead Space 3. I think I might trade with a friend, and exchange Rising for this one.
Its worth it. Certainly not the best game in the franchise, but it has some good moments. Its worth it to play a coop run simply for Carver's optional missions, but only if you are him. Otherwise your kinda just chillin' as Issac fighting things normally.
Sleeping Dogs: Year of the Snake
Fun being a simple run of the mill cop, but most of the side missions feel familiar and no new enemy types to fight. Story was alright, but nothing huge like I was expecting, especially since this is canon stuff after the story. I got enjoyment out of it though in the end and at least it also gave you more stuff to use in the main story whenever I go back to finish stuff there. 6/10
Post by: Bad News GBK on March 15, 2013, 10:49:03 am
Finally had the time to play it through, Awesome game, which i can only describe as an interactive artwork full of fun for the player.
Played it through with Axton, and am on the "True Vault Hunter" Mode now with him which seems to be quite a challenge.
all in all
10/10 Points, just everything was made right with this game.
Post by: Cazaki on March 17, 2013, 07:44:14 pm
Words cannot express how much I enjoyed this. This is really the messiah of the action adventure genre. Everything about the game is done brilliantly and every detail about it is well-planned. Other than the fact that it's super easy, the game did everything it set out to achieve.
10/10
Post by: YagamiBrando on March 17, 2013, 08:04:23 pm
Very good, the atmosphere of the game makes it feel right. I liked it overall, but it's too short and actually no sub-quests. So, overall I liked the first Darkness more, but the second game is almost there. I recommend it to everyone, even if you don't like FPS's.
8.5/10
Post by: DuckSS Farm on March 17, 2013, 08:05:19 pm
Post by: Long John Killer on March 17, 2013, 08:17:00 pm
Well, borrowing it from a friend who used their online pass code, so no online multiplayer for me, anyways. Campaign was ok, felt like it was really cut short when it was starting to get good. But good god, is the game filled with bugs. Missing textures, characters with no eyes, layering issues, bodies disappearing before they even drop dead....
The jump from the plane with the Battlefield theme remix playing, though, that was pretty awesome. Shame that's probably one of two places in the whole game you'll ever hear it play, the other being the credits.
Post by: Cazaki on March 17, 2013, 08:34:18 pm
fun when the game actually lets you play.
To me personally the game was not plagued by QTEs, in desperate situations where you wouldn't be able to normally control the game anyway (like a slide), sure there's QTEs, but it's not Heavy Rain, they were tastefully placed IMO, was there any particular ones that you found obnoxious?
-Bad : story ; characters ; skills, hunting and crafting are kind of unnecessary ("kind of" only because Lara doesn't figure out she can use her axe as a melee weapon until you unlock that "skill")
Story is fine to me, it's a survival story mixed in with some supernatural archaeology, but I'm not familiar with older Tomb Raider stories, so what was so bad about it. Most characters in the game I do hate, I would agree and I felt no kind of connection to them except Roth, Hunting is just for XP (as it should be.) and the upgrade system to me was great. What was your beef with it?
-Worse : "young, inexperienced Lara you'll want to protect" during cutscenes, Terminator during gameplay ; linearity ; tons of ammo, health regen, next to no challenge in combat... so much for survival ; tiny tombs with puzzles so complex a gopher with brain damage could figure them out in a matter of seconds.
Lara by the middle to end of the game is the stone cold killer she's supposed to be, starting out it's just new to her. I thought her development was fine. There's atleast 3 to 4 hours of optional exploration and tombs, I agree with it being too easy though but perhaps you expected too much out of the survival aspect of the game? There's health regen and all that but you still die fairly quickly and it's not like your just taking hits like crazy. AI is too inaccurate, but when you do get hit you die fast if your not careful, the game is designed so that you aren't taking bullets and that's why it seems like terminator. Firefights usually have you at a vantage point and most encounters are stealthy, it's not like Call of Duty.
Again, just friendly discussion I'm not attacking your opinion or nothing I just kind of wanted to see why you thought some of this.
Post by: Noctis on March 17, 2013, 11:06:51 pm
Great game, but fairly short. Not too difficult. The protagonist Jason was a giant douche, but other than that great game. Not much else to say about it except that some boss battles made no sense. One second I'm tied down being tortured, the next I'm on my feet knife fighting the guy. I was just like "...Huh?" every time.
Next time I'll post it'll be about Tomb Raider, Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2 and DMC Devil may Cry.
Post by: Bastard Walt on March 20, 2013, 12:36:58 am
It's a crazy mixed bag. As a game, it's great. As a product it's BAAAAD.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
If you like TWD and/or these kind of point-and-click games, you'll LOVE this one. Alternately, if you hate point-and-click games, but you love The Walking Dead, hire somebody to go through the chore of actually playing the game while you watch. It makes a great watch, seriously. DAT STORY :datass: I recommend you to download each episode, instead of buying the disc. Great game. GREAT.
Overall = 9.Something out of 10
Post by: mh777 on March 26, 2013, 07:26:11 pm
Bought this months ago, finally had time recently to actually finish it. I actually enjoyed it a lot more than I did on the Saturn... and that says a lot. The updated sprites are lovely, controls are spot-on, and the rewritten dialogue gives the characters a lot more personality (ex: Glute and the thieves). There's lots to do in order to truly "complete" it, from finding all story branches/endings to unlocking characters for the Arena/Arcade mode. Wasn't able to do any Live multiplayer though, since I don't have a Gold subscription at the moment. :( Even without extra companions, it's still possible to make it through Story mode on Normal by yourself in as little as a half-hour (and a little practice, of course).
Anyways, HIGHLY recommended if you love Treasure/beat-em-ups/juggling chaos.
Post by: Valodim on March 28, 2013, 05:08:11 am
great game![avatar]//mugenguild.com/~valodim/twi/soldier.png[/avatar]
- loved the bow
- they did a really good job with lara, she's smart and kicks some major ass, but her emotions and interactions with other characters are quite believable
- the story, while not brilliant, is quite solid and very well implemented. interesting characters with different motivations, I actually listened to all the audio logs and kept searching for the ones I missed after I finished the story.
- the leveling system works very well. not too little, not too much. made me want to go for those headshots the entire game.
- you get a new item which introduces a new game mechanic every once in a while, and they really did a good job on keeping those interesting and useful. I hate it when I get a new mechanic and I use it two times and then never see it again
Post by: GOH on March 30, 2013, 02:46:05 am
Great game. Amazing graphics, same-old satisfying gameplay. Liked the characters but I couldn't really get into most of the dialogue, I felt that the dialogue was kinda fast, and that every character had an immediate answer to everything, it didn't felt really natural. Or maybe I wasn't used to seeing the protagonist talk a lot unlike the other games idk. Other than that:
THE ENDING
(http://i.imgur.com/giFU5N6.jpg)
Gonna need some minutes of googling to understand some bits.
GOTY HNNNNGGGGG
Post by: Lost_Avenger on March 30, 2013, 11:05:50 pm
A fun, but oftentimes glitchy and unplayable rpg. Thieves can do some stupid things too(I stole an entire towns clothes off of their backs without getting caught). A warning, save often and make a lot of back up saves. Bethesda makes some really buggy games
Post by: Cenobite 53 on March 31, 2013, 12:33:26 pm
Loved nearly everything about the game. It has very likable and charismatic characters in it! I liked it even more than the first game.
10/10
Now I've just started with part 3
Post by: Person Man on March 31, 2013, 06:21:19 pm
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Post by: Demented Fortune Cookie on March 31, 2013, 10:55:56 pm
To me personally the game was not plagued by QTEs, in desperate situations where you wouldn't be able to normally control the game anyway (like a slide), sure there's QTEs, but it's not Heavy Rain, they were tastefully placed IMO, was there any particular ones that you found obnoxious?-Every encounter with wolves, especially the wolf cave, in which you get to "fight" ONE wolf in a QTE.
-The climbing section in the intro.
-The "arrow to the knee" dodge counter. You want to make an overpowered move that requires a certain timing, fine. Don't make it a freaking QTE that pops up every time you dodge an attack.
-The final boss fight.
-Funny you mention the sliding sections, I didn't mind them too much, except for the bits where the game goes into slow motion right before you hit a wooden barrier.
Story is fine to me, it's a survival story mixed in with some supernatural archaeology, but I'm not familiar with older Tomb Raider stories, so what was so bad about it.In my opinion, the plot is okay for the most part. Not really original and kind of predictable, but it gets the job done, pretty much like every Tomb Raider (at least, the ones made by Core Design).
However, I think the whole dramatic/serious/"realistic" theme of Lara growing into a "survivor" is done quite badly and completely at odds with the gameplay. She's an amateur archeologist with a little practice with a bow (and "not THAT kind of Croft", whatever the hell that's supposed to mean), yet has no trouble aiming a gun and handling recoil like a pro, and is better qualified than a
Then there's stuff like making a big deal of Lara killing someone for the first time, then leaving you free to mercilessly murder hundreds of guys without ever touching the point after that. Although it has her deal with other matters in a (slightly) more efficient manner much later in the game. Meh.
perhaps you expected too much out of the survival aspect of the game?Guilty as charged. I was expecting silly stuff like hunger management or hunting/harvesting plants to make health items instead of just extra XP, and weapon maintenance (especially since you're using WW2 weapons). >: P
The upgrade system is okay for the most part, but kind of uninspired. Only one health upgrade that boosts your HP (by 50%, no less), abliities that give you more loot/XP when hunting or scavenging, combat abilities that net you more loot/XP if you kill enemies in a certain fashion... I would have liked a skill tree for each weapon, and more health and/or healing rate upgrades.
Anyhoo, more on-topic :
Sleeping Dogs : Year of the Snake
Fun, but a tidge short (took me three hours to finish the story and side-missions). Like Nightmare in North Point, it doesn't let you import your save from the main campaign, so you are stuck with a pre-determined skill set. The story is pretty uninteresting, no new enemies, and most of the missions are repetitive.
~30 DLCs, including 3 story DLCs, and I'm not sure a single one of them is worth the money. Pity.
Post by: JDM on April 01, 2013, 01:01:47 am
Another great Zelda game, at least for me. The dungeons were very fun and unique, and the motion controls, while a bit awkward at first, felt alright. The item upgrading was also a nice addition. I loved grinding for treasure and upgrading every item Link had on hand, and then overpowering pretty much any enemy in my path.
This game also has a fantastic soundtrack and a few great characters. Ghirahim was such an amusing villain!
Although, I would have liked if they included a fast-travel to move between the regions after unlocking them all. It was a bit of a pain having to move back-and-forth between the sky and the surface.
Still a great game though. 9/10.
Post by: Makkah on April 01, 2013, 03:14:58 am
This is most definitely one of the best written games I have ever played. The characters are all likeable and the dialogue is genuinely funny. The gunplay isn't the best out there and the climbing can be iffy at times, but it's a lot of fun to explore and just take in the gorgeous graphics.
If you have a ps3 and enjoy adventure games, you're doing yourself a great disservice if haven't played this game. Ordering the third game now. :)
9/10
Post by: Djoulz on April 01, 2013, 10:49:19 am
Infamous 2
excellent: had completely forgot about this game and got it for free on PSN: a little short and easy but damn it was fun, especially on the second runthrough to complete trophies...now i know why Infamous 3 is going to be badass!!
God Of War: Ascension
best looking boss evaaaaaah (even though it was easy compared to the fucking Trial before -___-): my 2nd favorite game from the series but like all God Of Wars, i tend to play it a few times and get bored of it very fast (haven't tried multiplayer yet but for some reason it doesn't appeal to me)
Deadspace 3
buy it, it's just worth every penny
Post by: DuckSS Farm on April 01, 2013, 10:50:45 am
I have 118 games finished :)
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on April 03, 2013, 10:46:40 pm
Kinda disappointed in how things ended. With that, I mean that I wasn't expecting the Oni to be a final boss honestly, then make Mathias a QTE boss (glitched btw, forcing you to low quality if you wanted to survive it). I was expecting some sort of fight against the Sun Queen, and Onis be a mini-bosses that could appear through the game. Oh well, the game was really really fun, and a nice change from the usual Tomb Raider games. I really recommend it to everybody. Now on to play Bioshock Infinite, which I got as birthday present.
Post by: xxxxxxxxxxxxx on April 05, 2013, 12:42:36 am
when i finished the game i didn't even realize it was the final boss
the final boss was nearly impossible to beat
overall the game was pretty awesome
Post by: Long John Killer on April 05, 2013, 02:44:19 pm
....Kind of a letdown of an ending. I mean, Oblivion at least had some serious destruction going on to the city, Alduin here didn't really do anything. He wasn't even remotely challenging to fight, seeing there's 4 other people he fights instead of you, I never even took any damage.
Blades don't even celebrate that he's dead, just "Oh, that's cool, did you kill Paarthurnax yet?". The whole main story just ended up being done like one of the many side quests throughout, no big ending.
Ah well. Sovngarde was pretty at least. And there's still the rest of the world to explore.
Post by: Person Man on April 05, 2013, 09:17:23 pm
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Post by: Nanashi_1337 on April 05, 2013, 11:15:13 pm
...Okay, it was surely a plot twist, but not as great as Bioshock 1. Definitely better than 2, of course. Some parts of the game were really beautiful to look, they truly did a good job here. A little disappointed that they pulled a "Kill a whole army" last boss fight again like in 2, instead of the last boss fight in 1. But honestly, it's a great game and I recommend it to you. Don't know why people had trouble understanding the ending though, was kind of clear IMO.
Post by: Magical Girl Amber on April 06, 2013, 05:31:49 am
Clearly one of my favorite games of all time. I was never interested in the Bioshock series in the first place which makes it even all the more surprising that I would love this gem more than I should have.
Infinite has some of the best graphics I've ever seen within a video game which really made me stop and appreciate how gorgeous the city of Columbia is. Though I was only playing with the PS3 version, it's still a sight to behold and the sense of scale that the game brings to the floating city is simply breathtaking.
The story itself is pretty generic near the beginning, but starts to ramp up as the game goes on. Though it can be quite confusing at times especially near the middle portion of the game, everything will be answered as soon as you get to the ending. While one of the best stories I've heard in a while, it still has a few unanswered questions and plot holes, but the ending itself will leave a lasting impression on you for a long time.
Overall this game is just so good. The actual gameplay can be quite limited and restrictive for the console versions and the story can be kind of confusing to some, however it more than makes up for it in every other aspect. 2013 just started and it is already my candidate for GotY.
Post by: Erroratu on April 06, 2013, 05:29:44 pm
A pretty nice visual novel,which seems like a basic and dull FIND A GIRL game,but with every character having an awesome back-story and even more awesome chapters you can really see characters develop and change while the game goes(Hanakos character probably goes through most changes,being a shy girl with almost no friends at the beginning,later she gets less and less shy-er,and actually opens up a lot to you if you pick her route).
I heard Rins route is the best,didnt play it yet,cause im not all that interested in Armless Painters....
Oh and your neighbor Kenji is just plain weird and funny...He believes that all feminists are planning a conspiracy against men,which leads to some funny conversations.
I started playing Tsukihime now,Which is a Prequel to the Melty Blood manga.Its pretty cool by now,but i didnt finish it yet...
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on April 07, 2013, 11:31:34 am
Clearly one of my favorite games of all time. I was never interested in the Bioshock series in the first place which makes it even all the more surprising that I would love this gem more than I should have.
You should really try the first one. It's really good, and it has an awesome plot twist. You probably got the first for free if you pre-ordered or bought the game in the shop.
I started playing Tsukihime now,Which is a Prequel to the Melty Blood manga.Its pretty cool by now,but i didnt finish it yet...
You should also play Kagetsu Tohya, else you won't know the origin of some of the characters that appear in Melty Blood and subsequent games, like Len and Kouma. I do recommend you to grab a guide for Kagetsu Tohya, unlocking everything is a real pain in the ass.
Post by: Erroratu on April 07, 2013, 03:49:54 pm
I started playing Tsukihime now,Which is a Prequel to the Melty Blood manga.Its pretty cool by now,but i didnt finish it yet...
You should also play Kagetsu Tohya, else you won't know the origin of some of the characters that appear in Melty Blood and subsequent games, like Len and Kouma. I do recommend you to grab a guide for Kagetsu Tohya, unlocking everything is a real pain in the ass.
Thanks will try it out.
Anyway,fixed my PS2 the other day and continued playing some of my other games.
Finished Dynasty Warriors 5.
It was pretty fun,the stories were interesting,probably a lil more to me than a normal person,with me being a fan of history and swords and stuff.
The enemies actually attack you in the last couple of missions(!),so finishing them wasnt really easy.
Unlocked all the characters and stages(Theres a big bunch of them),still didnt unlock all the weapons and objects.
The voice acting sucks,and for some reason Xiao Qiao,a lil girl with fans,has the best stats in the game.
Also,characters deaths are done so dramatically,especially Guan Yus death,which actually made me chuckle a little,and didnt leave any sign of sadness on me,which i suppose it was the scenes actual point.
Also i find some parts of the game weird(Gan Ning kills Ling Tongs father,they become best friends later),but thats history for ya.
Xu Zhu and Zuo Ci are my favs,also Ma Chao(Whos name translates to Bye Dude on serbian,CH read as ć)and Sun Ce....A brilliant strategist that has a big habbit of not giving a fuck.
The game would get a 8 out of 10 if you ask me,cause it was pretty fun
Post by: Bad News GBK on April 07, 2013, 05:10:06 pm
Play it on hard :-)
Post by: Nomechy on April 08, 2013, 07:49:47 pm
Way too short but generally fun.
I need to think about the story more, but it sure was interesting.
Post by: Negi Springfield on April 10, 2013, 09:36:57 pm
An amazing entry into the franchise that I finally got to play without those outlandishly terrible PSP controls.
I can't really say too much without spoiling it, it's just greatness.
The only real gripe I have is how grindy the game can be at times, It sort of uses the retroactive progression like RE5 works (you can play older parts of the game with all your current items and grind for more) but in more bite-sized bits.
Also, it's the first Metal Gear Solid that has a co-opable main story and imho, Should be included in almost every other franchise ever.
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inFamous 1
Fair Story, decent gameplay. Liked the moral choices. It's ok.
Ever wanted to play Spider-Man 2 or Ultimate Spider-Man as Electro? Well it's pretty much that. Not to knock it at all.
Post by: Valodim on April 11, 2013, 02:05:59 am
go. play. it. best character writing I have seen in any game ever. if someone knows another game even close to this in that regard, I'd like to know.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on April 11, 2013, 03:48:18 am
Fun, inventive puzzle-platformer. It's not perfect (combat is bad), but it really takes advantage of it's central gimmick (you play as a shadow, and all the platforms are shadows cast by objects in the "real world"). They keep introducing new twists to keep the premise fresh (such as giving you control over the light source, which allows you to dramatically change the size and position of platforms), so it never really gets stale, and the entire game is just about the exact right length it needed to be. A good purchase, especially since it's available pretty cheaply now.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on April 11, 2013, 11:05:19 am
walking dead.sam and max
go. play. it. best character writing I have seen in any game ever. if someone knows another game even close to this in that regard, I'd like to know.
Post by: Blackmore on April 13, 2013, 01:29:49 am
It's a very fun game, and as usual, I'm good with the quicker characters, while I suck shit with everyone else. :y
The story itself was rather interesting, what, with how everyone basically worships Eldridge abominations, I guess.
Spoiler: Spoilers to the endings (click to see content)
It's a neat little fighter. If you got $15 bucks that needs a good home, then get this.
...well, at least try the demo.
Post by: Saikoro on April 13, 2013, 04:03:36 am
Just went through Batman: Arkham City. Very solid overall. I liked the story, and although nothing stood out in particular, everything as a whole shines. I especially love the combat and gadgets/gliding/grappling hook.
Now its time to mop up those Riddler Trophies. Yay...
Post by: Therio on April 14, 2013, 01:17:15 am
(http://i.imgur.com/X0MORI7.jpg)
... Again. INCHING CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THAT FIRST PLACE ON THE LEADERBOARDS.
Also Rednavi is 40th. Point at him and laugh.
Post by: Snakebyte on April 16, 2013, 07:21:38 am
Combat had some serious problems, but, oddly, the game didn't seem to be about that. The story and set pieces and platforming were just fucking wonderful. Tied with 2 for my favorite game in the series, at least until I play Ascension.
Post by: Demented Fortune Cookie on April 16, 2013, 11:39:20 pm
In two lines (set your display resolution to 320x240 beforehand) : My innocence has been shattered by this blatant tourist trap. I want my money back.
(slightly) Longer version :
-Good : graphics, music, first hour of the story, setting.
-Bad : rest of the story, characters, general gameplay, setting has no bearing on the story unlike Rapture/Bioshock 1&2.
-Worse : enemy AI, way too linear, no replay value, only a few types of enemies, no challenge whatsoever, not a single puzzle.
Post by: GOH on April 16, 2013, 11:46:29 pm
I want my money back.You pirated it you feg.
Post by: Demented Fortune Cookie on April 16, 2013, 11:50:10 pm
Post by: Valodim on April 17, 2013, 11:06:05 am
-Good : graphics, music, first hour of the story, setting.
-Bad : rest of the story, characters, general gameplay, setting has no bearing on the story unlike Rapture/Bioshock 1&2.
-Worse : enemy AI, way too linear, no replay value, only a few types of enemies, no challenge whatsoever, not a single puzzle.
huh. technical details aside, that is pretty much the exact opposite of everything I have heard about the game :muh:[avatar]//mugenguild.com/~valodim/twi/huh2.png[/avatar]
Post by: Long John Killer on April 20, 2013, 05:41:28 am
Well, now I get why it's called BioShock. Those clever bastards, tying things so well by keeping them so separated.
Couldn't have asked for a more wonderfully confusing ending.
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Absolutely perfect storytelling all around, beautiful looking throughout, and an actual challenge for a change on Hard. And could not ask for a more better fitting soundtrack.
Really only thing to take away from it...is the lack of scare factor the first two had. Worst was...
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so that area fell rather flat, but it was still great nonetheless.
Post by: Demented Fortune Cookie on April 20, 2013, 06:52:27 am
huh. technical details aside, that is pretty much the exact opposite of everything I have heard about the game :muh:I could elaborate, but I'd probably end up typing an entire essay and drawing comparisons to the other Shock games and the gameplay demos. : P
Dishonored : The Knife of Dunwall.
Three new missions, which take place in four new maps and one recycled from the main campaign. Took me ~7 hours to complete my first playthrough, but I tend to play these kinds of games slowly, stalking every NPC and checking every nook and cranny. There's also the same moral system as in the main campaign, which means some decent replay value.
- Liked :
- setting, including the tidbits you get from eavesdropping on NPCs or reading notes/books
- finally some non-lethal gadgets
- level design (probably the best in the entire game)
- Disliked :
- uninteresting story and characters
- mission modifiers (only two real modifiers/bribes that make the first mission slightly easier, the rest of them just give you more loot)
Post by: Person Man on April 20, 2013, 03:50:16 pm
A good game, but it's neither what I expected nor what they advertised it as. That whole "weak, helpless, inexperienced Lara" angle fell straight out almost immediately (it was lost completely somewhere around the time she grabbed a grenade launcher and screamed "Run you bastards, I'm coming for you") and the so-called survival mechanics were nowhere to be found. The climbing and exploring elements were spot-on, even if the combat felt too "modern action-adventure shooting gallery" for my taste. It's pretty much exactly what you'd want in a next-gen Tomb Raider.
Post by: DMK on April 25, 2013, 02:43:30 am
Bioshock 2
Its fun, but it never hit me quite like the first did, especially not in this playthrough. Getting an even worse feeling so far while playing Infinite. 5.9/10
Bioshock 2: Minervas Den
oh wow i dont really care whats going on in this shi-OH WHAT. THAT WAS COOl. LASER GUN ZUUUUMMMMMMMM, OH GOD HES A WHAT AND IM WHO
8.7/10
Post by: Erroratu on April 25, 2013, 05:36:49 pm
A really fun game
Enemies are actually a challenge sometimes,and the story and the characters are pretty cool.
Kiyomoris move in which he jumps in the air and lands on his face,creating a energy wave,is the weirdest and dumbest move i ever seen...Althought its the most epic faceplant i ever seen by now too.
Just unlocked Lu Bu though.....THERE WILL BE BLOOD...
Post by: DMK on April 26, 2013, 07:17:34 am
Spooky, nice acting, CG and graphics for the time. The combat felt good and it really put RE to shame, for which RE never caught up for years. Story I'm a little effy on, but I got the jist of it. Sadly i only got the "good ending" because my dumbass forgot the red stuff from the hospital to save a certain someone.
8.9/10
Post by: Valodim on April 27, 2013, 01:55:54 pm
Made of win and awesome.
There are a lot of opinions about the difficulty level going around. For me it felt like the character's strength and game progress depends on the character's level just as much as the player's skill and world knowledge. I played my first character for some 8 hours, felt like I screwed up my skills, started with a new one and it took me about 45 minutes to get to the same point (and almost level) I was at with the old character. Which is awesome, because there is a LOT to discover in this world, and the characters you play are just different angles to look at it.
I'm not even tired of the battle mechanics yet, even though I was using the same single weapon for the entire game (save for some 10 minutes at the beginning)[avatar]//mugenguild.com/~valodim/twi/yesyesyes.png[/avatar]
9.5/10
Post by: Person Man on April 27, 2013, 02:42:41 pm
After only my third or fourth attempt at it. Every time I set out to play this either something new would come out or I'd lose interest somewhere around the water temple. But yeah, it's really good. I mean, it's freaking Ocarina of Time. I don't think very much more can be said at this point.
Post by: MugenMonstro on April 27, 2013, 07:28:18 pm
Super Mario World
Super Mario Bros. 1
(ACTUAL SYSTEMs emulators are for pussies)
Post by: Djoulz on April 28, 2013, 11:18:16 pm
Dark Souls
Made of win and awesome.
There are a lot of opinions about the difficulty level going around. For me it felt like the character's strength and game progress depends on the character's level just as much as the player's skill and world knowledge. I played my first character for some 8 hours, felt like I screwed up my skills, started with a new one and it took me about 45 minutes to get to the same point (and almost level) I was at with the old character. Which is awesome, because there is a LOT to discover in this world, and the characters you play are just different angles to look at it.
I'm not even tired of the battle mechanics yet, even though I was using the same single weapon for the entire game (save for some 10 minutes at the beginning)
9.5/10
wait til you reach the Catacombs :sneaky:
Post by: DMK on April 28, 2013, 11:24:05 pm
why did they even bother to try and explain everything/10. Combat would of been better if you could carry more weapons and boy was there a lack of special powers.
Post by: Shwa on April 28, 2013, 11:49:38 pm
wait til you reach the Catacombs :sneaky:
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Last game you finished + 2 lines review.:V
Besides, Catacombs are easy. All you need is any random ass Divine weapon and you're set.
Post by: Djoulz on April 28, 2013, 11:57:05 pm
Post by: C.a.r.l.o.s. on April 29, 2013, 12:04:15 am
Let me see i think Resident Evil ORC (WTF! crapcom did again!) Call of Duty Black OPS 1 (NOW! this is a real fps!)
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 29, 2013, 04:22:02 pm
Still cool, specially the last part (Nekkid, Sword, Rays, Solidus). Like all previous times, I left a save state for each of those great stages to revisit later ... since the rest of the game is pretty much a chore (Whiny Raiden, Whiny Otacon, Whiny Misfortune, Whiny Emma ... )
Also, after actually paying attention to Solidus' plan after knowing all I know now, makes me feel used and wish I could support Solidus :-X
Post by: DMK on April 29, 2013, 09:25:29 pm
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 29, 2013, 11:24:27 pm
WHAT A WUSS.
Post by: DMK on April 30, 2013, 07:18:26 am
Silent Hill 3
Wonderful, nicely paced and like the first combat, running and puzzles were fantastic. Can't wait to start 2 when I get it. I know Shattered Memories is about Cheryl, sort of....is that canon or just an alternate storyline those guys who made Origin created for the sake of a new game?
Post by: Alpaca-San on April 30, 2013, 07:27:58 am
And yeah, Silent Hill 3 is one of my personal favorite games ever.
Post by: DMK on April 30, 2013, 09:01:16 pm
Post by: GOH on April 30, 2013, 10:22:43 pm
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on April 30, 2013, 11:10:17 pm
I really wanted to like this. I mean, really, really wanted it. But it just... wasn't all that great. :(
An Aliens Metroid-style game, developed by Wayforward should be amazing, but this wasn't. It just feels incomplete and wonky. Everything feels clunky, especially combat, which isn't that big of a deal until you have to slog through the boss fights, which are just giant meat tanks that are absolutely no fun to fight. And exploration is pretty pointless, the only new items you can get are weapon upgrade packs that apparently increase the strength of your weapons, though it's not really noticeable. The only other thing you will discover off the beaten path are health packs and ammo refills, which are completely pointless since there is no shortage of save rooms that refill both. So exploration usually means slowly crawling through a vent to discover a grenade refill you don't need, and a dead end. Really puts a damper on things. And the rest of the things you find that are mandatory are pretty boring, one-use items that open up a door somewhere. Sure, in a Metroid game most of the items are like this, an item you need to bypass something or open a door and then you don't always need to use again, but in Metroid they always make the item useful elsewhere (like, I dunno, Super Bombs, you need them to open a door here and there, but they also are super useful for clearing the screen and sussing out secret passages and stuff), or make it make traversing the environment easier (Screw Attack), or what have you. With Infestation, you get such wonderful items as a welding torch that unlocks doors and a wrench that can turn off steam blocking your path. Whoopie. Even the ability to use a power loader is boring: you get to have an awkward fight with a queen that basically consist of you trading hits with her, and then you reenact the end of Aliens. Oh and then you get to use another one to... move a crate. That's blocking the wrench. Oy.
The gameplay feature of "once you die, you're dead, and you have to use another marine" is pretty cool, at least.
Oh, and the story doesn't make any amount of sense!
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
It just feels rushed and incomplete, and its component parts never congeal into a whole. I wouldn't recommend it. :-\
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 30, 2013, 11:44:33 pm
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on April 30, 2013, 11:55:46 pm
Post by: San2 on May 01, 2013, 11:01:24 pm
I liked everything except boss battles. Were the boss battles ever terrible.
Post by: C.a.r.l.o.s. on May 01, 2013, 11:23:09 pm
Peace Walker
I liked everything except boss battles. Were the boss battles ever terrible.
I agree if played on PSP, because the controls, main boss battles are easy. ;D
:stop:!WARNING, IF YOU ARE PLAYNG OR PRETEND TO PLAY METAL GEAR SOLID PEACE WALKER DONT SEE THE SPOILER! :stop:
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Post by: Bastard Walt on May 02, 2013, 12:06:15 am
Post by: DMK on May 02, 2013, 12:09:00 am
Post by: C.a.r.l.o.s. on May 02, 2013, 12:18:52 am
Post by: Bastard Walt on May 02, 2013, 12:19:57 am
I'm so happy they were able to keep those MH missions, shame stuff like the Ape Escape minigame got cut in MGS3. Maybe a little disspointed skating got cut in MGS2 too.
... it did? why do I remember playing it then?
Post by: C.a.r.l.o.s. on May 02, 2013, 12:26:12 am
I'm so happy they were able to keep those MH missions, shame stuff like the Ape Escape minigame got cut in MGS3. Maybe a little disspointed skating got cut in MGS2 too.
... it did? why do I remember playing it then?
I think its Because the HD versions for Xbox360 and PS3 dont have any "Special Missions" exept for MGS:PWHD because this missions are part of the MainStory.
Post by: San2 on May 02, 2013, 12:59:23 am
I agree if played on PSP, because the controls, main boss battles are easy. ;DThey are endurance tests that take forever if you're not co-opping.
Post by: DMK on May 02, 2013, 02:31:55 am
I'm so happy they were able to keep those MH missions, shame stuff like the Ape Escape minigame got cut in MGS3. Maybe a little disspointed skating got cut in MGS2 too.
... it did? why do I remember playing it then?
I don't own the PS3 versions of the HD collection yet, so maybe they were only removed for 360.
Post by: C.a.r.l.o.s. on May 02, 2013, 03:16:22 am
Other game that i finished is Dead Island, omg play this game offline is a real nightmare(expecialy in the end), but i finished, and i am waiting for the DeadIsland :Rip Tide!
Post by: Errdor on May 02, 2013, 10:39:52 pm
B Rank with 280000 points. This was a fun shoot'em up game.
Post by: Nomechy on May 03, 2013, 02:37:49 pm
Very fun but hella short. Also ends on a really cocky cliffhanger.
Post by: Iced on May 04, 2013, 07:53:36 am
What a beautiful game, they really picked up some nice visual clues to paint a portrait of the japanese mythology in a gorgeous manner.
It had some weird moments ( just like bayonetta) but overall it was really really nice.
Post by: ichigosword on May 04, 2013, 10:36:45 am
DMC is really a good game never let me down.
Post by: Person Man on May 04, 2013, 05:07:30 pm
Fantastic game. Gameplay feels great and the controls are tight. The story is excellent and woven expertly into the gameplay, which is something not a lot of games know how to do. Also:
Spoiler: HOLY MINDFUCK THAT ENDING (click to see content)
Post by: Saikoro on May 05, 2013, 01:17:17 am
WHAT A WUSS.
I dunno man, I was one of the rare few who loved Raiden. Yoji Shinkawa's watercolor art style made him look badass in every drawing we saw. What killed Raiden in MGS2?? The horrid localization. If you ask me, the PlayStation MGS has some of the best voice acting I've ever heard. With that said, the lines from MGS1 were thoroughly and professionally acted out. From MGS2 and on, everything felt wooden, flat, and unfortunately... just read. Compare Twin Snakes re-dub and the original recording. HUGE difference.
Being such a fan of the first, I was severely let down by part two. The story really sucked. Here's a favorite Penny Arcade of mine that shares the same opinion:
(http://art.penny-arcade.com/photos/215143536_vAHF4-L-2.jpg)
Games wise?? I beat Arkham City like three weeks ago and haven't had time to play anything else. I want to go in and mop up remaining achievements before moving on to Mass Effect. Mugen is in-between. :P
Post by: DuckSS Farm on May 05, 2013, 02:34:43 pm
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan...
Post by: Iced on May 05, 2013, 02:37:53 pm
I have finished metal gear solid on ps1
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan...
so your review is man with 34 extra a's ?
Post by: DuckSS Farm on May 05, 2013, 02:41:29 pm
I have finished metal gear solid on ps1
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan...
so your review is man with 34 extra a's ?
it means that I was hard played on that game,very hard!
Post by: GOH on May 05, 2013, 08:10:26 pm
A top-down action shooter in the likes of old-school GTA and Loaded. Had fun playing this game. Loved the neon trippy visuals and the mesmerizing soundtrack. Also really challenging. Apparently there's gonna be a sequel. Looking forward to it.
Post by: 1Ultima on May 05, 2013, 11:02:04 pm
Surprisingly addictive.
There's a lot of lagging in certain tracks though
Post by: Saikoro on May 05, 2013, 11:19:20 pm
Hotline Miami
A top-down action shooter in the likes of old-school GTA and Loaded. Had fun playing this game. Loved the neon trippy visuals and the mesmerizing soundtrack. Also really challenging. Apparently there's gonna be a sequel. Looking forward to it.
It's good to see someone else recognize and mention that awesome game. I remember having the PlayStation Underground demo disc with the first stage and Fwank as a selectable character. I played that demo to death!! The soundtrack was awesome. I actually converted that game to my PSP. It's great on the go.
BATMAN (NES)
This title is highly underrated. Yeah, 90% of the enemies are out of place and don't make sense. It's also more of a platformer with Batman plastered on the box and his sprite utilized in-game. But man, it is solid. It's one of my top favorite NES games and it still holds up very well in my opinion. The platforming is tight (especially with that wall jump) and the game is actually challenging. Great soundtrack too.
Post by: Bastard Walt on May 06, 2013, 05:06:02 pm
I dunno man, I was one of the rare few who loved Raiden. Yoji Shinkawa's watercolor art style made him look badass in every drawing we saw. What killed Raiden in MGS2?? The horrid localization. If you ask me, the PlayStation MGS has some of the best voice acting I've ever heard. With that said, the lines from MGS1 were thoroughly and professionally acted out. From MGS2 and on, everything felt wooden, flat, and unfortunately... just read. Compare Twin Snakes re-dub and the original recording. HUGE difference.You're preaching to the choir dude (I share all your opinions). I was just joking :P
I bought The Twin Snakes for GC without owning a GC just to be able to play the damn game. When I heard it, I was severely let down. All of the voice acting was inferior, and they changed Gray Fox's voice ; _ ; . Also, the MGS I've played the most times is MGS2, because SWORD and METAL GEAR RAY ... so you see, Rising is just an orgasm of a game for me.
Post by: Bastard Thedge on May 06, 2013, 06:46:48 pm
BATMAN (NES)
This title is highly underrated. Yeah, 90% of the enemies are out of place and don't make sense. It's also more of a platformer with Batman plastered on the box and his sprite utilized in-game. But man, it is solid. It's one of my top favorite NES games and it still holds up very well in my opinion. The platforming is tight (especially with that wall jump) and the game is actually challenging. Great soundtrack too.
That game is all kinds of awesome.
I remember the "Parrents" typo in the intro scene. :P
Post by: Bastard Walt on May 06, 2013, 06:50:02 pm
Post by: Saikoro on May 06, 2013, 06:54:32 pm
You're preaching to the choir dude (I share all your opinions). I was just joking :P
I bought The Twin Snakes for GC without owning a GC just to be able to play the damn game. When I heard it, I was severely let down. All of the voice acting was inferior, and they changed Gray Fox's voice ; _ ; . Also, the MGS I've played the most times is MGS2, because SWORD and METAL GEAR RAY ... so you see, Rising is just an orgasm of a game for me.
It's all good. ;D
I COMPLETELY agree with you there on the Grey Fox voice. I was kinda angered when I heard the switch. Hell, even Psycho Mantis' voice, while the same actor, sounded lifeless. I also shat my pants when I found out that Cam Clarke voiced both Liquid Snake and Leonardo from TMNT. Mind = Blown. I still play MGS regularly, even if its for just the boss battles. Everything about that game is masterful and has stood the test of time nicely. The voice acting has helped that aging process.
That game is all kinds of awesome.
I remember the "Parrents" typo in the intro scene. :P
In the beta which included the cutscenes?? I gotta check this out since I missed that typo!! Game Informer just did a top 10 Batman Game list. The NES iteration was absent. :grrr:
Post by: Bastard Thedge on May 06, 2013, 07:03:09 pm
That list should be the Arkham games, and thrid this one.
Fourth is SNES Returns
Fifth is Injustice. :P
Post by: Saikoro on May 06, 2013, 07:09:10 pm
What?
That list should be the Arkham games, and thrid this one.
Fourth is SNES Returns
Fifth is Injustice. :P
I concur. Good taste sir!! :dio:
Post by: Bastard Thedge on May 06, 2013, 09:45:00 pm
(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww75/jpccomics/Varios/parrents_zps1e6b1b59.png)
Post by: DMK on May 08, 2013, 10:02:17 am
dat was spookeh. Good controls, great port and nicely done voice acting. It was an amazing game to play and now I move onto Silent Hill 4 and then after that or during Downpour.
P.S. That fucking feeling while running underneath the labyrinth, looking for the buster sword. NOPENOPENOPE
Post by: GOH on May 08, 2013, 10:31:27 am
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on May 08, 2013, 10:12:19 pm
Post by: Cazaki on May 08, 2013, 10:18:29 pm
Post by: Alpaca-San on May 10, 2013, 03:56:53 am
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Not much to this game and it's too easy, but it has a weird charm to it. The music is pretty nice.
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on May 10, 2013, 06:00:19 pm
Well, my feelings about it are mixed, in one hand you got a nice story, sound is decent, good characters, and a catoonish graphstyle like borderlands, in the other hand you got some "tablet-like" controls, clumsy anims, boring level design, you do more chitchat than zombie asskickin, even when they say the game develops as how you play, well there are a lot of common features to make it way too linear, dunno, I think this game is good for tablets, Iphones and such not for console.
Post by: Bastard Walt on May 10, 2013, 06:58:56 pm
The Walking Dead (360):uhoh:
you do more chitchat than zombie asskickin
... the Walking Dead (everything) is not about the action, it's a tale of re-defining the concept of humanity through the eyes of survivors in a post apocalyptic world.
Post by: Nomechy on May 10, 2013, 07:03:03 pm
I still need to play walking dead though.
Post by: MS_Todd on May 11, 2013, 02:28:51 am
Great story mode (because actually IS a story mode) and a very fun game overall. Good roster and amazing graphics. The only bad part is there aren't much stipulation matches in the console versions, but it's ok. I like it.
Post by: The Fisher King on May 11, 2013, 04:09:48 am
It´s so beautiful. Amazing gameplay, pretty nice story, great design of levels. In some moments the camera is annoying thought but thankfully are very few. Overall, a very enjoyable experience and the final battle is really epic :D
Post by: DMK on May 11, 2013, 10:52:42 am
Pretty bland game with boring characters, besides a few sections it was a snooze fest and lacked everything past Raider games had. I see no reason for any praise it got. Traps? Thinking mans platforming? Please God let this series rest in pieces.
5.4/10
Post by: DuckSS Farm on May 11, 2013, 08:20:25 pm
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on May 12, 2013, 08:00:58 pm
Post by: Erroratu on May 12, 2013, 08:19:42 pm
A 3D fighter.Based on the movie of the same name.
I love the fact that you can break opponents bones during the fight,and also that you can switch levels during battle(Fighting in a bar,kick the opponent at the door,now you are fighting at the parking lot)
Although,its glitchy sometimes(Charachters sometimes getting frozen in an animation,The neck on Halo sometimes has a will of its own and just removes it self from the body)
And its way too slow if you pick anyone who doesnt use Kung Fu
Overall,6 /10.There were better games.Much better.
Post by: Shwa on May 12, 2013, 08:39:57 pm
In familiar terms: what if Dark Souls difficulty, Assassin's Creed parkour, Shadow of the Colossus climbing, The Elder Scrolls exploration, Monster Hunter battles and Resident Evil pre-4 survival and combination elements all went to the most bitchin' orgy without going out of control?
That's what this game is. It's the most free-form action RPG I have played yet that didn't require mods.
9/10 because I wish your main pawn wasn't mandatory. No, throwing it off a cliff doesn't count.
Post by: Saikoro on May 12, 2013, 11:32:19 pm
Fight Club (PS2)
I remember reading about that title and have always wanted to try it. Out of curiousity, of course. Even official reviewers had so-so things to say about it.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (PS3)
This sounds pretty cool. I'm a huge Assassins Creed fan, and I was blown away by Fallout 3's vast exploration options. Getting lost was one of the best damned things to do in that game. I played the entire thing without a guide. Sadly, I have both Elder Scrolls and Skyrim. And Skyrim is still in the shrinkwrap.
One day I suppose...
RoboCop (NES)
I went on a Robo movie fit recently (It's my favorite film of all time) so I decided to play the NES title. The only thing the game has going for it are the cutscenes that play closely to the film, as well as the stages that follow the film's progression (Streets, Town Hall, OCP Headquarters, etc.). His arsenal is also somewhat competent. Otherwise, the game is kinda boring and rough around the edges. It moves slowly, hence boring, and some enemy types don't make any sense. Yeaaaaaaaaaah... lets have a guy who runs and jump kicks a cyborg. Or attack hounds that think RoboCop is a mailman. o_O
Since I'm a RoboCop fan, I dig it. But that's all I really have to say about it.
Robo-Fan says 6.5/10
Otherwise, a generous 5/10
Post by: DMK on May 13, 2013, 12:43:51 am
@DMK: Does it lack boobs!? Damn then I wont rent that one :(
No, not at all. Boobs wouldn't make the game unboring.
Post by: Long John Killer on May 13, 2013, 08:13:14 am
Sadly, I have both Elder Scrolls and Skyrim.Elder Scrolls is the series, though, not a title in it. Do you mean the original Elder Scrolls, Arena? Or Oblivion?
Poker Night at the Inventory 2
Well, the game itself isn't anything too special, it's simulated Texas Hold'em and Omaha, simple enough. Layout's simple, easy guide to follow if you must see what Brock, Claptrap, Ash, Sam and GLaDOS have to say, but doesn't hold your hand throughout, so better to actually know how to play beforehand.
If you know the individuals in it, the stories between them are hilarious and highly entertaining. If not, not much to get from it.
For the dialogue, while they repeat the common lines, there's a bunch of them, so it doesn't get too repetitive (Though Claptrap's "Auto-fold activated!" line got annoying fast). But the longer stories are great. Things from Claptrap becoming infatuated by picturing HELPeR in Brock's chest, to GLaDOS teaching that Brock is really Ash's great-great descendant to everyone in the room singing Sam & Max's theme song to them, the conversation between them goes by so perfectly, you'd figure they've been in a show or game together for years. And there's a few stories that cover multiple poker games to reach the end, like Brock loaning Dr. Orpheus to help Ash with Wendy; mostly with supernatural abnormalities and wedding planning.
So yea, fun week or so of listening to interesting what-if stories between them and winning some nice Borderlands 2 stuff. Worth the $10 in my book.
Post by: Duos on May 13, 2013, 12:14:30 pm
Yes, I am really just finishing this for the first time. I had a lot of fun with this game. It's challenging, which I like in a platformer, and it had some really interesting level design and fun weapons. I did however hate almost all of the non platforming parts (trespasser puzzles, board races....) and the slowdown when a bunch of enemies and projectiles would be on screen at once was really fucking annoying. Otherwise it was a lot of fun and I'm glad I played it. And now back to....*sigh*....Metal Gear Rising....
Post by: BrundleFly on May 13, 2013, 02:54:04 pm
Post by: Person Man on May 13, 2013, 03:11:37 pm
It's a great game; It looks and plays excellently. It just doesn't quite feel the same as the first one. The mansions are all well designed, but they don't really give you the same feeling of exploration as the one original mansion. The boss ghosts all feel really generic compared to the original too.
Post by: GOH on May 13, 2013, 03:17:55 pm
Funny game. Kinda short though. Like this review. :laugh2:
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on May 13, 2013, 09:00:54 pm
The Walking Dead (360):uhoh:
you do more chitchat than zombie asskickin
... the Walking Dead (everything) is not about the action, it's a tale of re-defining the concept of humanity through the eyes of survivors in a post apocalyptic world.
Of course it is, its what the series and comic books are about, BUT in a videogame I expected more action than chatting 90% of the time.
Post by: DMK on May 13, 2013, 09:17:48 pm
Post by: Nomechy on May 13, 2013, 09:20:45 pm
not every game needs to be shooty-bang-splatterfest. More story based games are more then welcome these days.
Post by: Saikoro on May 14, 2013, 12:47:18 am
Oblivion. GotY Edition. With Horse Armour and shit.
Post by: Long John Killer on May 14, 2013, 03:39:32 am
Post by: DMK on May 15, 2013, 09:54:31 am
I really liked the first 2 games of this series and I did enjoy this one. The story itself is interesting, but I can't help but feel it was only that way because the original voice actors for Salem and Rios left. It had some decent mechnics, but the core of it all felt butchered. 6.8/10
Post by: Duos on May 16, 2013, 07:28:01 pm
I'm sorry. I'm truly honestly sorry. I know how many of you guys love this game, but I hated damn near every second of it. I wish I would have enjoyed this game as much as most people seem to, but to me it felt even worse than DmC. I could elaborate on why I feel this way, but I don't think anyone cares all that much.
Post by: Bastard Walt on May 16, 2013, 08:49:48 pm
BUT IT'S STYLISH AS SHIT, and I fucking love it. I just, like, understand if you don't love it.
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on May 17, 2013, 12:02:21 am
You have Survival Instinct for that. There was no reason for it when there are already tons of zombie games that do that better though and Telltale know it.
Nah survival instinct lack waaaay too many things to make it enjoyable (plot, see Merle on screen, more weapons, more complex maps, a better inventory....etc)
Post by: DMK on May 17, 2013, 01:18:17 am
Post by: Blackmore on May 17, 2013, 03:36:57 pm
Well, the game was alright. The game gives you the option of two weapons, but I rarely saw myself use the second one at all. The combat itself is nice, but can be a tad bit repetitive. You can explore the area and eliminate enemy forces to purify the area, but it's kinda hard to believe that I have time to scope out areas when they're basically shouting "THIS IS A PRIORITY MISSION DO IT MISS PRESIDENT"
The story is fast paced, and it works. The last boss is a sharp contrast from what you become used to shooting, and the game ends on a cliffhanger.
Overall, it's an okay game; nothing spectacular but it's good if you've got some time to burn and you feel like becoming president and shooting down giant nails in a mech.
7/10
Post by: Saikoro on May 17, 2013, 09:12:35 pm
BUT IT'S STYLISH AS SHIT, and I fucking love it. I just, like, understand if you don't love it.
That's what won me over. If it weren't Raiden, I'd give this game a solid 3.5 out of 10 (No pun intended). However, Raiden is portrayed so crazy stylish, you can't ignore it. With Raiden as your playable character set in the MGS world, the score jumps from a 3.5 to a 7.5.
And with the Grey Fox skin, the score jumps up to 8.5. He is easily one of my top three favorite gaming characters of all time, so it's a treat to have his armour as an option to play as. And for some reason, that damned animation that plays when he crushes someone's spine never gets old. I could slice up baddies all damned day with a huge grin on my face.
But I do see your point MC2. The levels are barren and the graphics, outside of some individualized character details, are severely lacking. There's also a lot of nonsense and level progression is staggered. It really is a bargain variety action title and I could go on and on all day about the game's flaws. But slicing shit up as Raiden saves it. Style over substance for sure.
Post by: DMK on May 18, 2013, 03:03:35 am
Its like Halo: ODST was to Halo 3, except it didn't add any MP maps to Hears 3 nor was the MP that was included any good, in fact it is straight up dead. Shame because if this "campaign" and the other expansion to 3's story came as proper downloadable content at a reduced price, it may of been praised and not overlooked as a overpriced piece of crap.
5.3/10
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on May 19, 2013, 04:01:56 am
Gears of War: Judgement
Its like Halo: ODST was to Halo 3, except it didn't add any MP maps to Hears 3 nor was the MP that was included any good, in fact it is straight up dead. Shame because if this "campaign" and the other expansion to 3's story came as proper downloadable content at a reduced price, it may of been praised and not overlooked as a overpriced piece of crap.
5.3/10
You forgot the part where they totally screwed the gameplay
Post by: Taybear on May 19, 2013, 04:25:38 am
Honestly the WORST god of war game i have EVER played. I was incredibly disappointed. This is coming from a guy who purchased 1 2 and 3 and the psp(vita) version. I enjoyed every game before this, but Ascension was just flat out horrible. I found nothing entertaining about it, i finished the game just to see the ending, but i hated it.
Post by: DMK on May 19, 2013, 04:31:12 am
You forgot the part where they totally screwed the gameplay
Oh yeah, the way grenades are controlled is terrible now, no proper sidearms and of course what MP is there is taken away by the fact its always human vs human. This was after the pendulum wars, not before.
Post by: Blackmore on May 20, 2013, 11:13:17 pm
This is one of the best adventure games I have ever played.
Like... wow, it's just too good.
The music, the level design, the sprites, just EVEERYTHIINNG
RHOMBUS
Post by: DMK on May 21, 2013, 03:02:59 am
You fight in wars, I guess. Shooting mechanics felt nice though. 6.1/10
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on May 21, 2013, 09:14:00 pm
Well, I've been following the series, and with this last one it's all over. Honestly, I couldn't like the last game, I just couldn't, at least plot-wise. Specially since I read all of Sherlock Holmes books. They exagerated it waaaaaay too much, and the ending was just impossible to fit with the books, though I suppose that, if you like those kind of endings even if they don't fit, then you'll like it. Still, it was an entertaining game if I decided to ignore the plot, and its gameplay kept on improving in each release, something that makes me happy to see.
Best thing that came out from the series, is how to use the stupid "Watson appearing on your back as soon as you turn over instead of making him walk" to make a really funny and interesting video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc5x9tclNh0)
Post by: Roman55 on May 23, 2013, 03:53:20 am
Not much to say here.........it's almost pretty much the same game as the 360 version. That's not a bad thing by any stretch actually. The controls feel much better in this version and the enemy encounters are made less tedious now that they're easier (they weren't that hard in the original version anyway, but they did get grating after a while).
That being said, the framerate has taken a nosedive due to the "updated" graphics. The sound also tends to stutter a few times as well (hopefully these will be fixed with a patch). The "extra content" while nice, isn't much to go by either since it's just really added cutscenes (which if you don't own a PS3, you can just watch on YT). Even with the noticeable problems I still enjoyed it, though not as much as the original version. Worth getting if you missed out on the original game due to not owning a 360 though.
Post by: DMK on May 23, 2013, 04:57:35 am
Post by: San2 on May 24, 2013, 11:49:39 pm
In the end the 3DS controls weren't so bad. Except having to tap the touch screen to attach/detach suppressors and adjust zoom.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on May 26, 2013, 01:08:24 am
I love it. Too short though, even with the extremely long Codec conversations. But still: so, so good. I give it like, .8 on the Bayonetta scale, where 1 full Bayonetta is impossible to reach because it's like an asymptote, and so never approaches 1. Except that one time.
Post by: Duos on May 26, 2013, 01:11:48 am
Post by: Speedpreacher on May 26, 2013, 01:18:32 am
Post by: Nomechy on May 26, 2013, 01:24:42 am
But yeah, codecs fit revengawhatever pretty well since they give you a lot of story stuff stuff like you would want in MGS, but if you are there just for the slicing you can totally ignore them.
Post by: DMK on May 26, 2013, 01:59:44 am
Another entry into the series that has its postives, but mostly negatives. The breaking weapons thing is bad and at least in Origins you could pickup all of them and take extras with you. Otherworld looked...nice, but once again they fell back to using some big ominous figure instead of thinking about getting away from the guilt/rage monster thing. Fuck that stupid running section too. 6.9/10
Alan Wake's American Nightmare
I love this series, I love Sam Lake and the atmosphere the first game put together. A majority is still there, but to fit some restrictions I imagine this game could of been better or at least cut down on the repeating levels, even if within the narrative it made sense. Great choice of weapons and they all felt pretty nice, but not completely extreme. 7.5
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on May 26, 2013, 02:14:58 am
Well, if you've played the main Metal Gear series the codec convos in MGR are nothing.I have, but that doesn't make the conversations any less long!
Also they kinda felt longer to me since I listened to every one of them, because I need to hear about Guyanese cuisine and other assorted tidbits because that shit is fascinating.
EDIT: that sounded kinda sarcastic but it's not
Post by: Nightwish on May 26, 2013, 09:24:21 am
Played that back in 1999 and it's still one of my favorite games ever seen.
Review: Awesome, scary, innovative (even by today's standards), unforgiving, epic. And it has Shodan, nuff said :)
Yeah, oooooold stuff, but recently made available on GoG for $10 and a couple days later on Steam aswell. The new version is a bit updated with a new dark engine build coming from some dubious source (but certainly from a skilled developer with access to the original source code). People are suspecting that it's either based on the code that leaked a couple of years ago or might have been written by an ex-developer from looking glass or irrational and released anonymously. The engine has lots of new features and works fine on modern hardware (+operating systems) and with some 3rd party updated graphic resources, the game does look decent.
Post by: TempesT on May 30, 2013, 08:36:54 am
Post by: -Red- on May 30, 2013, 08:54:12 am
The game's certainly not shakespeare or anything but the story wasn't dense at all and I enjoyed every cutscene (The first time) and I really don't regret the 60 hours I invested in the game. I have yet to buy the DLC but meh, 7 dollars for it is too much considering how short it is so I'll wait for a sale or something.
Besides, hey! It uses the Unreal Engine so we have lots of cool mods for it by now. I bet we'll eventually get mods that change the game enough for a new playthrough once you get all the achievements and get bored of the original version. In fact there's a mod that increases the speed and that mod already warrants a new playthrough.
Posted: May 30, 2013, 08:47:40 pm
...and today DmC and its dlc is 40% off, I swear I didn't have any info beforehand lol
Post by: XerotheInfinite on May 30, 2013, 09:42:35 pm
Finished it recently still working on MMX3 (Megaman x3)
Post by: DMK on May 31, 2013, 10:06:04 am
the game was fun at the beginning, nice mix of combat, platforming and puzzles. By the end though it was a grind with hardly a bright spot, especially the DLC's. I hope the sequel fixes this, especially those unintuitive puzzles. 6.2/10 Metal Gear Solid References 10/10
Post by: Duos on May 31, 2013, 10:11:52 am
@Rednavi, TempesT: I think a lot less people would have a problem with the game if its existence wasn't thought to replace the old series. If we could have both DmC and DMC everyone would be happy. Well okay not everyone, but definitely everyone rational.
Post by: Bastard Walt on May 31, 2013, 04:29:41 pm
Castlevania: Lords of ShadowThis should be cheap about now, thanks for reminding me I must play this.
the game was fun at the beginning, nice mix of combat, platforming and puzzles. By the end though it was a grind with hardly a bright spot, especially the DLC's. I hope the sequel fixes this, especially those unintuitive puzzles. 6.2/10 Metal Gear Solid References 10/10
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on June 01, 2013, 04:31:14 am
Megaman X2
Finished it recently still working on MMX3 (Megaman x3)
LOL man I've just finished MMX just for the sake of get sigma a Hadooooooken right in the face XD
Post by: DMK on June 02, 2013, 01:50:36 am
It was fun, some parts i got my kills with nothing but a suit and tricks, others I put them down with their own weapons or a nicely thrown knife. Shits broken though on Pro because it relies so much on that shitty instinct. 7.1/10
Post by: Pal on June 05, 2013, 04:58:45 am
Touhou doujin game with Ys inspired gameplay. Me, being the hardcore Ys fan that I am went ahead and tried it.
Disappointing is all I can say. The highly acclaimed graphics it has is just high quality shaders and water reflections, the actual models and textures are pretty low budget. The gameplay is a VERY watered down and easier version of Ys (Felghana to be precise), now I know Youmu's Roukanken can cut pretty much everything but if it can destroy enemy projectiles (aka their only way of attacking) then we have a game design problem. Other than that the bosses are easy, platforming is annoying and combat is too simple. Music is a bunch of power rock synth arranges of Touhou music but there's nothing too impressive although I'd highlight Stage 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC14qo7_prI) and Stage 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuvaSLvFbVg) as the best songs in the OST.
6/10. Falls short in many areas but is pretty decent.
Post by: Xan on June 05, 2013, 05:03:33 am
I wasn't really that big a fan of the gameplay; it got pretty repetitive after a while (then again I beat it over the course of one weekend so yeah). I loved the characters, though. Good god, the characters are awesome. I especially find myself mesmerized by The Illusive Man's eyes. I could stare at them all day long. :sweetheart:
Post by: Demented Fortune Cookie on June 05, 2013, 06:03:04 pm
Basically a
I'd say it's well worth the 15 bucks I paid for it.
Post by: Long John Killer on June 08, 2013, 10:01:56 am
30+ hours telling the story of how life sucks.
Main complaint would have to be how long story mission respawns take, due to being forced to exit the mission, then re-start it from the beginning. Otherwords, the game was great. Certainly better than expected, and I've heard good things about this one over previous titles.
Post by: Bastard Walt on June 10, 2013, 04:14:38 pm
After 3 Seasons of playing this game (Yeah, it feels that long) I finally say farewell to John Marston. From now on, Masterpiece and RDR are synonyms in my book.
I might play this again sometime later, when NEXT GEN games turn out to be USD $100 and it all goes to shit.
Post by: Petey on June 11, 2013, 03:00:42 pm
The Story was kinda awesome, And the characters Of Grand theft auto: San andreas.
Your character was named Carl johnson. We can call him Cj.
If you beat this game...
You will have a good job From beating it, Because it's too hard bro.
Maybe, a more harder For noobs , Beginner..
Post by: Blackmore on June 13, 2013, 03:50:05 am
Well. I went in expecting something good. I came back knowing I got something much greater than once thought.
The story is excellent; everything from the beginning, to the middle, to the bombastic ending just wowed me. The setting was well-thought out also.
The music fits the motif, and everything just fits together like a LEGO car.
And as much fun as it was for me to toy around with pressens to enhance my combos, I can see how some people would be turned off by it.
As for the memory remixes, they're neat additions, really. And while some people would probably want more, I thought that there was enough of them to make it work.
Overall, I think Remember Me is going down in my Top 10 favorites. It's got great story, great characters, great acting, and Nilin is an awesome protagonist. I give it an 8.5/10
Give it a shot. You might enjoy it as well!
Post by: Daniel9999999 on June 13, 2013, 03:58:58 am
Fairly Solid game, with nice and varied gameplay, Different characters, tons of sidequests to do, many items to collect, all with varied settings and nice music that accompannies it. Only gripes in this game was the sloppy control with one of the characters in the game, and except for a few situations, lives are completely worthless.
Post by: Markpachi on June 13, 2013, 11:56:24 am
This is the best FPS/RPG/Adventure game ever. I'm an idiot for not buying/playing it when it first came out. The only thing that's disappointing IMO is the final boss, Atlas. He's so fucking easy. He reminds me of old SNES/PSX boss characters. His pattern is so easy to figure out that it's stupid.
Will definitely buy a copy of Bioshock 2.
So Bioshock Vanilla was packaged with Bioshock Infinte ... WHY IS INFINITE SO FUCKING DIFFERENT? Where's the horror elements? Why did they change the button layout? WHY DO I KEEP ON DYING? :wall:
tl;dr Bioshock is a great game. 9.5/10
Post by: Nomechy on June 13, 2013, 11:59:33 am
I love this game.
Post by: GOH on June 13, 2013, 01:15:50 pm
stuffBasically everything I felt about the first game. I wish I could have played it when it came out as well.
MARK ARE YOU BY ANY CHANCE MY PRESUMED DEAD EVIL CLONE?!
Post by: Markpachi on June 13, 2013, 01:41:24 pm
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Hey, is Bioshock 2 any good? Same control layout? Still in Rapture? Complete polar opposite of Bio Infinite? Does it have Side-story DLCs?
Post by: Long John Killer on June 13, 2013, 01:43:43 pm
I just 100% finished Halo 3 yesterday. Which just means getting a Perfection medal online, kinda finished the game 6 years ago....still, yay.
Post by: The MegaBrony on June 15, 2013, 01:17:20 am
Every aspect of MM5 is expanded on. If you manage to get to a single Robot Master, you deserve a medal.
Post by: Alpaca-San on June 15, 2013, 07:54:45 pm
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Same opinion as the original Jumping Flash! up until the final boss in Extra mode. He's total bullshit you only have 3 minutes to kill him and in his second form he flies around while spraying balls at you and won't sit still he even takes so long to actually die that I actually ran out of time when I first killed him. C
Post by: Errdor on June 16, 2013, 05:19:30 pm
Yup that old dirt for SNES. It's pretty awesome even if it feels a little sluggish, the maps in this game is pretty big which is a lot of discovery for items. It's not a hundred percent complete, but it's fun.
Post by: Alpaca-San on June 19, 2013, 09:33:55 am
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Finally 100%'d it with all the wacky things I had to do to get all the secrets. It's a pretty nice remake, but the game feels quite a bit slower and clumsier than the original Rondo of Blood which frankly makes the original Rondo Of Blood that you can unlock in this game seem a lot harder because you'll be too used to the remake's slowness. B
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on June 19, 2013, 12:05:41 pm
Remember Me
Well. I went in expecting something good. I came back knowing I got something much greater than once thought.
The story is excellent; everything from the beginning, to the middle, to the bombastic ending just wowed me. The setting was well-thought out also.
The music fits the motif, and everything just fits together like a LEGO car.
And as much fun as it was for me to toy around with pressens to enhance my combos, I can see how some people would be turned off by it.
As for the memory remixes, they're neat additions, really. And while some people would probably want more, I thought that there was enough of them to make it work.
Overall, I think Remember Me is going down in my Top 10 favorites. It's got great story, great characters, great acting, and Nilin is an awesome protagonist. I give it an 8.5/10
Give it a shot. You might enjoy it as well!
I heard mixed things about this game, some good, some bad. The main two problems are that one, it's too linear, and the second one is that the combat system sucks, as you have no way to deal with multiple enemies and because of that your combos are constantly interrupted, plus the combo system is not really good (they compare it with having different moves like in DMC, which is a far better option).
Post by: DMK on June 19, 2013, 10:57:55 pm
Uncharted 3
This game was really fun, I could see every cliche from a mile away but it rarely ever toke me completely out of the moment. never played 2, so I went and picked it up yesterday and I can't wait to start it.
Post by: Blackmore on June 19, 2013, 11:22:29 pm
I heard mixed things about this game, some good, some bad. The main two problems are that one, it's too linear, and the second one is that the combat system sucks, as you have no way to deal with multiple enemies and because of that your combos are constantly interrupted, plus the combo system is not really good (they compare it with having different moves like in DMC, which is a far better option).
Well, as for the linearity, the story calls for it to be linear. You're always on a mission, that's usually pretty serious, and in times like those, you really can't afford to screw around. But in inFamous 2, you got a giant that's chock full of I-HATE-PEOPLE-AND-THEY-MUST-DIE heading to New Marais, but Cole's got no problem with slinging cars at Grandma Fillis and taking dumps in the streets before moving things along.
So linearity helps with the experience, IMO, and having an open world would just kinda ruin it when you know you can kick someone in the nads and steal their Vespa.
But like I said, I can see why people would dislike the combat.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on June 19, 2013, 11:27:15 pm
The God Hand comparison was really good, btw. But if we compare God Hand with Remember Me, God Hand battle system is a lot lot better.
Post by: Blackmore on June 19, 2013, 11:35:21 pm
But what can I say, the world of "Remember Me" looks really awesome, so I really really would have prefered it to be an open world to be able to explore it all. I don't like that I'm stuck in a path and there's an invisible wall blocking me from exploring the rest of the world. I really don't see the point of making this game linear, honestly.
The God Hand comparison was really good, btw. But if we compare God Hand with Remember Me, God Hand battle system is a lot lot better.
Well, yes, the scenery DOES look spectacular, and I can see where you're coming from. I just don't like screwing around when I know something needs to be done, and I'm more of a story-nut than an explorer. :P
And I haven't played God Hand, so I really can't say anything about it. But I do admire that Dontnod tried to do something new, and I do find fun in planning out how to use the pressens. It COULD be better, of course! I'm not saying the combat's perfect, I'm just saying it's a bit neat.
Post by: Snakebyte on June 20, 2013, 04:41:06 am
Best game in the series. Would recommend playing on Normal rather than Hard because of some godawfully frustrating combat segments--I played on Hard to trophywhore, so it's my own fault--but aside from the difficulty spikes, beyond fabulous, best story, best interface, best combat, could have done with a few less elevator challenges but... huge success that restored my faith in Santa Monica after GoW3 and I'll be trying out the multiplayer as soon as I find some people to play with.
Post by: The MegaBrony on June 21, 2013, 07:31:40 am
Probably the hardest of the five Mega Man games on the Game Boy. So much that fighting the final boss ends up anticlimactic compared to actually reaching him.
Post by: Erroratu on June 21, 2013, 04:34:06 pm
Mainly because Jango kept saying her route is the best.
It is pretty good,i did not expect her to tie my arms and BDSM me though,also finding out that Misha is a lesbian blew my mind sky high.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on June 23, 2013, 06:46:03 am
Whoa. That was good. Sure, there were some story parts that were a bit too convenient and/or plot holey, but the ending was great and not at all confusing like I'd heard. Good game worth playing etc.
Post by: Killer Kong on June 23, 2013, 10:55:44 am
Very awesome for an expansion, dunno how it'll fare as its own disc. Levels were bitesized, very small but very diverse in gimmicks and distribution. Despite this shortness, they're easily replayable and enjoyable, even moreso than its original game. Overall, amazing, especially for DLC.
Post by: Roman55 on June 25, 2013, 07:33:32 pm
Typical VN bull aside, I suppose I could say I enjoyed it from an intellectual standpoint, insofar as I was impressed with the accuracy and extent of the developers' research into the disabilities of the cast. Knowing more than a few disabled people in real life, along with having some disabilities myself and everything that entails, I can say it's a generally humane and factual portrayal that, surprisingly, doesn't fetishise their afflictions the way I was hoping to poke fun at as I played it.
Of course, I'm not going to lie about crying during it. I literally laughed hard at the early moments alone. Game is fucking hilarious for all the right reasons to get me sent to hell, and it was totally worth it.
Post by: DMK on June 27, 2013, 12:56:24 pm
The game plays rather well with rare or noticeable frame drops. Each weapon looks, feels and plays differently with a certain amount of attachments for every weapon. Enemies can be rather challenging and infact difficulty spikes tend to pop up when going from humans to mutants no matter the selected difficulty. My only gripe is in how you obtain the good ending and because of it, like Dishonored, nearly ruined my experience. Why do you punish people for playing the game and if you do have a mechanic like that, for which killing even one person causes it. you wouldn't add some way to absolve it? I would say I hope the next game fixes that, but the first had that problem as well....7.1/10
Can't wait for its singleplayer expansions they have announced, but I don't care for the challenge maps or map editor.
Post by: Saikoro on June 29, 2013, 06:51:57 pm
I just, and finally, finished Dead Space 2. While not as genuinely scary as the first, I love the way Iassac's was fleshed out in this one. The game is about his internal struggle, and I'm always one for well written storylines. Add in sweet gameplay sections and refined play mechanics, and you've got one awesome title to play. Only three more achievements for 1,000!!
8.5/10
Post by: DMK on July 01, 2013, 12:26:56 pm
It was so much fun, I loved collecting everything I could in levels, cooping with random people and the atmosphere was always top notch and only in a few areas i felt that kinda ruined it, but hey it can't be perfect. About to start up Demons Souls later this week and March 2014 feels that much further away. 8.5/10
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 01, 2013, 04:20:32 pm
I just, and finally, finished Dead Space 2. While not as genuinely scary as the firstI know right? I feel like the only thing that's a bit out of character (or maybe it's in character but just feels OFF in my opinion) is when you start throwing melee attacks, and Isaac yells profanity. It's like, is DS1 when he was mostly silent, you could see his struggle but the screams and the tension were your own, not Isaac's. Now that it's actually him doing the yelling, it just feels like they wanted to take advantage of the M Rating and throw random F-Bombs.
In any case, I'm actually playing DS3. So far so good :beam:
Post by: Bastard Thedge on July 01, 2013, 05:47:17 pm
Story mode felt kinda short, and it seems it wasn't as tested as GoW 3 since I found a lot of bugs, and hear me well when I say a lot, during regular play and the difficulty it's weird, since most of time you'll beat all the foes without being seriously harmed, then you get to that fucking elevator thing where you will die over and over again.
All these things seems to be caused by the time focused on developing multiplayer, wich sucks since I wont touch that thing at all.
Anyway, It is a great game, gameplay is fun, this is the best GoW on that department, weapons add a lot, but they lose their usefullness once you upgrade your blades, the detail level is still impressive as the previous game, and story is OK.
Post by: DJ_HANNIBALROYCE on July 01, 2013, 05:50:45 pm
lol @ the cats.
Post by: DMK on July 07, 2013, 03:23:55 am
interesting storyline, but it really didn't try a thing new and was sadly filled with more cliches and tropes then most of the games that started the zombie craze. it did do them okay, but in the next one I hope they don't play it so safe. The story itself was fantastic and over 15 hours had me care a lot for what was happening. Its biggest downfall was the gameplay, which as far as stealth for Naughty Dog, isn't something they do very well. I actually had killed most enemies at one point via their overused strangling animation and 2 times they spawned smackdab in front of me, opening me to being shot for no reason. Enemies also, despite living in the same world, tossed hundreds of rounds at me without a care or reloading the guns, which was a huge immersion breaker. Overall a nice send off to the current generation, but I have hopes this game will be improved in the sequel now that it sold like gangbusters and everyone and their mom jumped on the "INFINITY OUT OF INFINITY, FLAWLESS GAME". For me, a simple 7/10 though.
Post by: Saikoro on July 09, 2013, 01:24:55 am
I just, and finally, finished Dead Space 2. While not as genuinely scary as the firstI know right? I feel like the only thing that's a bit out of character (or maybe it's in character but just feels OFF in my opinion) is when you start throwing melee attacks, and Isaac yells profanity. It's like, is DS1 when he was mostly silent, you could see his struggle but the screams and the tension were your own, not Isaac's. Now that it's actually him doing the yelling, it just feels like they wanted to take advantage of the M Rating and throw random F-Bombs.
In any case, I'm actually playing DS3. So far so good :beam:
I agree with you here. I'm gonna wrap up my full 1250 achievements here soon with Hardcore mode and Severed. Then I want to play 3 for sure. And a lot of other games I haven't gotten around to playing as of yet.
I also got Crysis for $5!!
Post by: The MegaBrony on July 09, 2013, 07:52:24 am
An MM2 Rom Hack with altered graphics and music, and new levels. It has levels modeled after ones in Super Mario Bros, Zelda II, and Metroid.
Post by: タイタニックリバース on July 09, 2013, 08:17:41 am
A cute, well animated, under appreciated, fun little fighting game by Konami, the gameplay was slightly stiff, but it was unique. Most people reguard it as a "kids game" which it isn't, and the ending was lame(Hinting to a sequel)but it still is one of the greater fighting games, except that the emulator was a total let down.
Post by: Daniel9999999 on July 09, 2013, 08:18:48 am
the emulator was a total let down.
Reminds me of what's going on with CF63 1/3
Post by: タイタニックリバース on July 09, 2013, 08:20:07 am
the emulator was a total let down.
Reminds me of what's going on with CF63 1/3
Exactly:)
Posted: July 09, 2013, 08:31:04 am
Rakuga Kids
A cute, well animated, under appreciated, fun little fighting game by Konami, the gameplay was slightly stiff, but it was unique. Most people reguard it as a "kids game" which it isn't, and the ending was lame(Hinting to a sequel)but it still is one of the greater fighting games, except that the emulator was a total let down.
Injustice: Gods among us
Well, after being forced to play this game competively at camp, it sucks. It was too simlar to MK, the characters we all knew looked awful, too many Batman charaters, the stage interactions being UNBLOCKABLE(Especially in Alantis), pointless stages(Wayne's Manor Day, and Wayne's Manor Night, Srsly), Aquaman being OP, when you block a hyper, it looks like you get hit, plus due to what my consulers comments toward one in particular character were, I HATE THIS GAME!
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on July 20, 2013, 09:28:52 pm
Basically a bunch of random 20 second puzzles, except there's no rhyme or reason to the solutions, mostly since it's going for a lol random type of humor. So basically it's just trial and error and the fun is seeing what happens. There's absolutely no logic to what clicking on something will do. Kicking a bomb might make it instantly explode in one segment, and in another it may be the only way to defuse it. And that might've been fine, if the humor was anything besides absolutely godawful. Which it is not. Also fun: barely visible background elements that sometimes turn the game into a pixel hunt.
Graphically, it looks like shit, and the soundtrack seems to consist of one terrible song droning on over and over again. Just a dreadful experience. And somehow they're charging five fucking dollars for what basically amounts to a flash game (least I got it for free, then?). Ugh. Humble Bundle why have you forsaken me? Now it's gonna be on my Steam profile for ever and ever. FOREVER UNCLEAN. :qq:
McPixelWait what does Pewdiepie have to do with—
This is perhaps the worst game I've ever paid money for on Steam. It's got the ugliest faux retro graphics that I've ever seen, an underwhelming soundtrack, the worst attempts at "lol random" humor and can be 100% completed in less than half an hour. If anything proves that Steam Greenlight is an absolute failure and that Pewdiepie is the worst thing ever, this is it.
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Indie Game HQ: Pewdiepie is one of the fastest growing YouTube channels at the moment, how has that helped your publicity?oh god it just keeps getting better and better, doesn't it D:
Really really much! I owe him big thanks, as his videos, as well as Jesse Cox’s ones had a lot of influence on McPixel’s popularity!
Post by: Erroratu on July 20, 2013, 09:41:09 pm
Anyway
Resident Evil 1.5
This is the most BUGGIEST Resident Evil game i ever played.Ever.
The new character,Elza Walker(Finnaly a RE game with walkers),is a dumb blonde who speaks with zombies when she is effing bored(Sorry for bugging you,just dont come any closer...ok?)(She even says that to him if you kill him)
But thank god the best RE character Leon is there.
Irons is a good guy in this one(Holy shit,is that possible?) and the guy that welcomes you,almost shoots you,then dies right away in RE2 is actually a big character for Elzas route.
Using grenades freezes or crashes the game,and Flamethrower is as helpful as a spoon in a zombie apocalypse.
For some reason,throwing grenades at doggies does not crash the game.
Zombies must be shot like a thousand times with a gun so they can be killed,while they die with a knife in a couple of stabs.
I hope those guys who are modding this game actually fix all thouse atrocious bugs
Post by: Long John Killer on July 21, 2013, 01:24:46 am
From the HD collection. It's....ok, I guess. Lip sync is apparently still completely off, voices are tolerable to annoying, and a bunch of other small things like that abound. For the reviews saying the game's speed was all off, that seemed fine to me, though. Only complaint on the gameplay is there's one part where you and a small army are fighting a much, much larger army of smaller enemies, at least a couple hundred, and the game lags to a crawl during that.
Story was passable. Nothing too good, nothing too bad. 22nd century, the
Also, I get the feeling they use the word "comrade" as much as "and" or "the" in this game. Guess it's the translation to blame, but it just gets humorous after a while.
Post by: TempesT on July 22, 2013, 11:59:06 pm
It was pretty average. Remixing a memory the first time felt so cool, but you hardly got to do it again, they sort of just left the idea alone and then the times you do it afterwards aren't nearly as interesting and the last time you do it is just fucking awful (JUST HIT ALL THE BUTTONS). The combat is fun, or at least would be if enemies didn't die before chain combos finished, but it feels a little clunky. All in all they had a bunch of great ideas they seemed to have just left unfinished and it made the game kind of unsatisfying. The story was really great though, imo, and Nilin has a cute ass.
Post by: DMK on July 23, 2013, 12:08:02 am
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It was awesome they thought out a lot of different scenarios and half the time I tried in each one to see every outcome. Hopefully they can do a second and really improve the combat, cameras and maybe add a ability to remix memories during the fight to turn enemies into allys, rather then just robots. I think those were more like bombs anyways.
Post by: LurkerSupreme on July 25, 2013, 08:20:31 pm
Post by: Makkah on July 25, 2013, 10:45:50 pm
A very fun though heavily flawed game. Combat feels light years better than it does in Origins, though it's a fair bit "dumber" at the same time. There are few occasions where tactics are actually required, and the wave based nature of the fights got a little tiresome after a while. This was especially problematic in the penultimate boss fight where they just kept coming for like 20 minutes. Still, everything you did had some actual oomph behind it, and spells and talents were all really cool.
The dungeons weren't as long and drawn out as in Origins, but seeing the same shit over and over got old REALLY fast. I could have done with them being a tad bit longer too.
As for the characters, this is one major complaint I've heard against this game, and really, compared to Origins it's not that much different. In Origins the only likeable characters are Alistair, Morrigan and maaaybe Leliana. DA2 had Varric, Aveline and Meryl, all of whom I really liked. Anders was a whiny little wretch the whole game, and I would have knifed him in the back if I didn't need a healer. :P BTW, whoever did the voice of Knight Commander Meredith deserves a fucking Emmy.
The story could have been executed a little better, but it was still pretty cool.
7/10
Post by: DMK on July 28, 2013, 01:31:59 am
Fun platformer and seeing as I don't remember the first game to well I love the characters. boos fights weren't all that difficult, but were fun. Only bug I had was at the end and...Sly's eyes disappeared during cutscenes. o_O
8/10 great game, cant wait to plat the collection.
Post by: C.a.r.l.o.s. on July 31, 2013, 11:14:07 pm
-Leon is most RE
-Chris is most Gears of War
-Jake is most fight (at last with him)
-Ada is most stealth
I only like the Leon campaing, the others needs zombies... 7/10
MUCH BUGS :(
Post by: Nomechy on August 01, 2013, 12:28:08 pm
NEVER AGAIN
Post by: 1Ultima on August 03, 2013, 12:57:01 am
Post by: Nomechy on August 03, 2013, 01:00:42 am
Post by: 1Ultima on August 03, 2013, 01:03:20 am
Post by: Roman55 on August 03, 2013, 01:07:02 am
........I'm one of the people who like said difficulty btw.
Post by: Nomechy on August 03, 2013, 01:16:24 am
Post by: DMK on August 03, 2013, 01:52:41 am
Post by: Nomechy on August 03, 2013, 02:14:01 am
(Im on xbox and I don't have live)
Post by: Snakebyte on August 03, 2013, 02:35:59 am
I helped this gain some serious attention when it was kickstarted for PC, and then... kind of forgot to actually buy it until it came to PS3 a year later.
It's really, really great even if the final boss is obscenely difficult and poorly designed to be luck-dependent. Highly recommend it. Well worth $15, and it was recently on Steam for as low as $3. The best 2.5d platformer I've played since Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Post by: Lith on August 05, 2013, 01:44:28 am
Starts out fun and great however that starts to fade away towards the middle. You have to do jobs to get money to pay for a ridiculous fee in order to proceed to a rank fight with an assassin. It drags the game on longer than it needs to and it's just not fun after a while, the worst part is having to drive across town using that bulky mess of a bike Travis has. Some missions give a good amount of money but having to drive to the place where you get the mission, then to the mission, and then back to the building can be so tiring and it makes me just want to rush to the next level to experience something different. The levels also go from decently lengthy levels to just a few rooms of nothing but bloodfest and it can get boring after that as you can only slash away at guys in a subway station for a few times without it getting boring.
However the game picks up at Rank 2 where you fight Bad Girl as the boss actually requires more attention to beat it, especially the part where she swings those prisoners at you and you can swing them back at her, it makes you actually feel more involved as you're not just waiting for them to attack and then swinging when you can. The fight with Jeane and Henry are probably the best parts of the game and are enough to make up the tediousness of getting money for the fights. Should also mention Rank 4 was fun for its design and charm.
Time for NMH2.
Post by: Tsunamidusher on August 06, 2013, 07:25:18 am
To my shame, never got to play it when I was younger. Finally played and beat it now... still tests my reflexes quite a bit.
After a ton of close deaths and a boss kill sighs of relief, everyone that's still not played it Should.
Post by: Shwa on August 06, 2013, 08:11:53 am
Time for NMH2.NMH2 is like the opposite of the original in that there's less grind, less story, more action, more polish, and on the whole the experience feels fresh after every boss fight.
Spoiler: I guess it's a spoiler? (click to see content)
Post by: Lith on August 07, 2013, 05:14:57 am
Spoiler: Rank Spoiler (click to see content)
As for Alice, best level in the game and the best battle. Long level with silence and death for the most part, but towards the end the piece, "Toothpaste" starts playing, it sounds so tragic and relaxed, it fits Alice perfectly. Then the fight with Alice, good battle, music fit well with her and her death is perhaps my favorite as its enough to evoke anger from Travis and actually show care for the people he's killed more than any other time, it really makes you want to take down number 1 and end all of this. It is a shame rank 1 is designed to be unstatisfying.
One more thing, hearing the thugs scream out shit like "MOMMA", "OH FUCK", "NONONOOOOO GAAAAH", is beyond fucking satisfying, God damn does it feel good.
Post by: Shwa on August 07, 2013, 05:27:53 am
Plus, she has so little background that I wonder just what the FUCK she did to get herself sealed in an extradimensional maximum security prison.
Post by: Lith on August 07, 2013, 05:30:39 am
Post by: DMK on August 07, 2013, 08:44:28 am
I liked them both, 3 being better as far as the shooting mechanics go. never got that attached with the characters, but near the end of 3 I really enjoyed the banter and arguments that would spill out at tougher parts. both games though felt like they lasted an hour longer then they had any right being, especially as their ends were the weakest and only 2 had a proper "boss fight", if a bad one. I'm interested in picking up Killzone HD to see where this series began and maybe the PSP top down shooter. Killzone 2 gets a 6.9/10 Killzone 3 gets a 7.1/10
Post by: Erroratu on August 08, 2013, 02:36:22 pm
Compared to Dynasty Warriors series,this one seems much more polished out,but unfortunately its also much easier than DW,which already was a easy game.
Each characther can be leveled all the way till level 99(I believe),and im out there kicking ass with lvl 20 Hattori Hanzo on Extreme difficulty
The only problem in using under leveled characters on highest difficulties is if they are slow,they stand no chance.
Also,why the fuck did Koei remove Goemon!?And why did they replace the 4th wall breaking ultra cute Kunoichi for Nene,a girl who thinks that she is everyones mother.
Since this is an Xtreme Legends expansion,all characters are unlocked from the start,including the Xtreme legends 2 only chars.
Voice acting is meh,although i do prefer their Warriors Orochi voices.Especially for Magoichi and for Motochika.
Now to da characters
Oda Nobunaga is back with his HUH before every fucking word,and his "If this is what you desire" crap,Kotaro Fuma is a fucking awesome rage machine(Chaos,Chaos,Chaos),and Gracia is probably the most cutest and most innocent thing in the whole Warriors franchise.
Samurai Warriors has less characters than DW,but since all of em are so different,i guess its ok then.
Overall,a really fun game,liked it a lot.Now,to finish off Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
Post by: Saikoro on August 09, 2013, 06:43:22 pm
DARK SOULS
NEVER AGAIN
One of my very best friends adores this game. But I could see why you hate it. LOL
The Simpsons Arcade, X-Men Arcade, Daytona USA, Fighting Vipers and Virtua Fighter 2 (XBLA Downloads)
I've had all of these ROMs on my Desktop/MAME for eons, so why download them?? The fact that they are on a console. And I am a nostalgia whore. More importantly is that they were easy achievement points while also having fun in the process of earning them. I scored a few extra bucks and figured why the hell not!? Download frenzy!!
Post by: Shwa on August 09, 2013, 08:41:35 pm
Very Hard is still just another way to say "Temjin and Viper will give you a hard time."
Port is amazing, may lack the Sega Ages remake content like extra Real Fei-Yen boss and novelty modes, but it runs beautifully, has no (or really small) loading times like the rest of the Model 2 Collection, and the netcode is the same as the latter meaning as good as VF5FS.
In short, Sega of America done fucked up not bringing this game overseas. Did they really think Sonic The Fighters would sell compared to what everyone waited for long enough to hold off on buying the other Model 2 ports? Besides, 360 owners are lucky enough to get Oratorio Tangram and a region-free VO Force, yet NA PS3 owners get jack shit besides Marz which nobody wants.
At least NA PS3 owners get the convenience of being able to make a Japanese PSN account and get this damn game, It's soooo gooooood...
Post by: Roman55 on August 13, 2013, 05:53:38 am
Besides, 360 owners are lucky enough to get Oratorio Tangram and a region-free VO Force*points to self*
Post by: C.a.r.l.o.s. on August 16, 2013, 12:46:35 am
-Very good game, i like the "survivor" style of the game, the qtes are very well done, only the history of the game bugs me :P
like the fact that she is in the dragons triangle and dont have any UFO and USO XD
FARCRY 3: 9.5/10
-OMGWHATAFUCKINGVERYWELLDONEGAMEMAN!!!I liked everithing in this awesome game, dont have a way to describe, only playng to know what i mean... ;D
Post by: Nero D. on August 16, 2013, 01:37:17 am
wei motherfucking shen man
also WHY JACKIE WHYYYY
max payne:
loved it
i like how every game has a particular themed medium to it (mp1 = film noir/hard-boiled detective comics, mp2 = soap operas and romance/violence mostly, and the mp3...well thats man on fire, watch man on fire and you will see what i mean)
and multiplayer some of the best imo
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on August 16, 2013, 06:55:51 am
Oh man. I am emotionally spent after finishing all of that. It's a great mixture of the adventure games Telltale is known for with action scenes that make you feel like you're actually in the moment. It feels so genuine, I can't really describe it.
My regrets:
Spoiler: SPOILERS FOR REAL (click to see content)
9.7/10 (only reason it's not a 10/10 is for some weird graphic and sound hiccups)
Post by: Killer Kong on August 16, 2013, 07:01:54 am
An excellent trip back to the olden days, both watching the TV show DuckTales on rerun channels(I wish I could've caught the ORIGINAL runs, but...hey.) and playing the games. Visuals are outstanding and not only remind you of classic Disney, but of a simpler era of cartoons, or a more complicated one, depending on your perspective. Game plays and controls smooth, very very occasionally the pogo doesn't work, that'll prolly be patched soon anyways.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
I give DuckTales Remastered an 9/10. Definitely worth the 15 dollars you'll spend to have a few hours of fun, and plenty hours of unlockable goodies, including TV show concept art among other things, especially swimming in the pool of money in the vault....so fun. Scrooge even spits out coins like the show's intro!
Post by: shin. [OFWGKTA] on August 16, 2013, 07:03:37 am
sleeping dogs:
wei motherfucking shen man
also WHY JACKIE WHYYYY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guIq6sR0rHc
tbh i hated the fuck out of how that game handled triad and police missions. it would've made more sense and made for a better game if the paths split off into two and allowed for more open-ended missions and multiple endings. the way the game does it causes wei to contradict himself like every other scene in the narrative.
Post by: Saikoro on August 16, 2013, 09:15:21 pm
DuckTales Remastered
An excellent trip back to the olden days, both watching the TV show DuckTales on rerun channels(I wish I could've caught the ORIGINAL runs, but...hey.) and playing the games. Visuals are outstanding and not only remind you of classic Disney, but of a simpler era of cartoons, or a more complicated one, depending on your perspective. Game plays and controls smooth, very very occasionally the pogo doesn't work, that'll prolly be patched soon anyways.Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
I give DuckTales Remastered an 9/10. Definitely worth the 15 dollars you'll spend to have a few hours of fun, and plenty hours of unlockable goodies, including TV show concept art among other things, especially swimming in the pool of money in the vault....so fun. Scrooge even spits out coins like the show's intro!
That's great to hear considering how Gamespot panned the shit out of it. Gamespot is very hit or miss with very little middleground. I love their videos and whatnot, but their reviews annoy me.
Post by: Erroratu on August 18, 2013, 12:02:30 am
Finally finished this game,it took me like 30 hours.I knew who the bad guy was because i read it on the net,so i thought the ending wont leave that much of an impact on me,but holy shit,was the ending awesome.'Twas just beautiful.Also i loved all the references it had,referencing Hokuto No Ken,JoJos Bizzare Adventure,Resident Evil,The Hobbit and probably a lot of other things which i didnt get.
The game had its moments,both hilarious,thrilling and sad,and im sad its Japan only,and that we get our release next year for the vita.Thankfully there exist fan dubs.Also that last execution was cool.Waiting for Super Dangan Ronpa 2 to get translated so i can play the crap out of it,and i can already see an easy Gundam reference in it.
Post by: Blackmore on August 18, 2013, 12:31:52 am
I just recently beat this beat-em-up, and it's okay. You get a cast of characters that parody RPG's, but some designs are hit-or-miss. The story is actually pretty interesting when you think about it, but the writing doesn't really take advantage of it. Sure, there's plenty of interesting things they reveal, but there's no build-up to any of it at all; they just go 'oh by the way, this happened' and never really tell you why. But it's hard to expect a well-told story when they make RPG references 3/4 of the time. A small amount of them are clever, the rest vary from groan-inducing to OH MY GOD WE GET IT YOU LIKE RPGS LET'S MOVE ON. The combat system is simple, but fun, and each character has a nifty playstyle. You level up like you would in an RPG, and you buy equipment before you go on missions, which is rather convenient. The campaign kinda looses replay value after you beat it; you can choose an option that determines what ending you get, but after that, you can just go back to that very same level to view the other ending. The real meat of it is in Free Play, where you can play as almost any character in the game (fuck shit up with a housewife). The music is catchy at some points, I guess.
Overall, it's a mixed bag. The gameplay is good, and the playstyles are interesting to experiment with, but the story falls flat since it has a difficult time trying to figure out if it wants to be serious and gloomy, or wacky and HERE'S AN RPG REFERENCE, NOW LAUGH.
I give it a 6.5/10.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on August 18, 2013, 02:47:52 am
Okay, this one is nowhere NEAR as powerful as the main story, but it's still an interesting playthrough. You get five character arcs to play through, and each is about 10-15 minutes long. It's interesting to see how all the stories are connected, and I like how at least two elements from the main series carry over to this one. There are also a few new game mechanics that I think are pretty cool, and it'll be neat to see if they'll get carried into the next installment.
I hope Wyatt and Bonnie have big roles in Season 2, because they're both great characters IMO
Post by: Killer Kong on August 18, 2013, 10:52:40 pm
That's great to hear considering how Gamespot panned the shit out of it. Gamespot is very hit or miss with very little middleground. I love their videos and whatnot, but their reviews annoy me.I really do think they're miss with their reviews usually. They either follow the standard opinion to the norm, come up with a bizarre one, and when the blue moon comes out, they pick the right reviewer for the right game.
Post by: Makkah on August 20, 2013, 02:50:33 am
I decided to give this game another chance after completing DA2. I started as a new Warden, and after sucking it up and trudging through the god awful fade portion of Circle Tower, I really started to enjoy this game. :) I still think the dungeons drag on for too long, especially the Deep Roads, but overall it was very enjoyable. There's just so much awesome story in this game (a mature story at that), I have to wonder what the hell went wrong with DA2. Origins really shows just how far that game fell.
I highly recommend this game to any RPG lover. It's best played on PC, but the console version is also great.
8.5/10
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on August 20, 2013, 08:45:50 am
I'm playing it right now, and while I don't think the game deserves that low of a score, he has some legit complaints. The dialogue could've been trimmed down a lot, especially for the retooled Amazon stage (does Scrooge have to talk about EVERY coin he finds?). There are some cool moments where the add-ons work, like Gizmoduck covering you while you get to the blockade on the moon, but the experience does feel quite a bit lopsided so far. I'll have a more balanced conclusion when I finish the game, tho.That's great to hear considering how Gamespot panned the shit out of it. Gamespot is very hit or miss with very little middleground. I love their videos and whatnot, but their reviews annoy me.I really do think they're miss with their reviews usually. They either follow the standard opinion to the norm, come up with a bizarre one, and when the blue moon comes out, they pick the right reviewer for the right game.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on August 20, 2013, 10:32:20 am
goddammit I'm so sad right now :qq:
This is a fantastic game. Everyone already knows that. You don't need me telling you. Who even cares. I wish I played it sooner I just hope this doesn't ruin the comic and TV show for me!
Whatchu talking bout budSpoiler, click to toggle visibilty
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I really do think they're miss with their reviews usually. They either follow the standard opinion to the norm, come up with a bizarre one, and when the blue moon comes out, they pick the right reviewer for the right game.I think it's just Tom Mc Shea. Dude is crazy inconsistent, IMO.
Post by: DMK on August 20, 2013, 11:01:28 am
After finishing the latest title I picked up the HD collection and it so awesome how well it holds up. Art style got better over time and I'm glad it moved away from that one hit die mentality, at least for bosses. Solid game, but I did encounter a game breaking bug that crashed as I jumped towards a mission. Got around it though and tons of facial issues when characters talk. Overall the game is a solid 7/10, HD version itself somewhere around 6.7/10
Post by: Snakebyte on August 21, 2013, 02:25:11 am
Screw all the negative press, this game would be awesome if it weren't for the horrendous load times and glitched-as-fuck shadows, and it's still pretty enjoyable despite those things. Beginning to wonder how many 'games journalists' actually played this or just hated on it to feel superior, as it's pretty damn close to what I want from a first-person shooter. The sheer spatial awareness of it alone, having the camera locked into position when climbing ladders, being thrown down and seeing legs and arms and having a 'stand back up' animation, does wonders for me.
Solid 7/10 game and screw anyone who tells you otherwise (singleplayer only, I hear the multi is horrendous beyond belief). Off to buy the singleplayer DLC.
Post by: Killer Kong on August 21, 2013, 03:39:24 am
I'm playing it right now, and while I don't think the game deserves that low of a score, he has some legit complaints. The dialogue could've been trimmed down a lot, especially for the retooled Amazon stage (does Scrooge have to talk about EVERY coin he finds?). There are some cool moments where the add-ons work, like Gizmoduck covering you while you get to the blockade on the moon, but the experience does feel quite a bit lopsided so far. I'll have a more balanced conclusion when I finish the game, tho.The dialogue for the coins is unique to each one considering if you listen to Launchpad's radio calls. Again though, easily skippable. VERY easily. It's two button presses and bam you're back to adventure. I don't really see the problem, it's a callback to people who really liked the dry humor/dialect of the show.
Post by: Cazaki on August 21, 2013, 03:46:54 am
Duke Nukem Forever, replay on Insane difficulty for trophies.
Screw all the negative press, this game would be awesome if it weren't for the horrendous load times and glitched-as-fuck shadows, and it's still pretty enjoyable despite those things. Beginning to wonder how many 'games journalists' actually played this or just hated on it to feel superior, as it's pretty damn close to what I want from a first-person shooter. The sheer spatial awareness of it alone, having the camera locked into position when climbing ladders, being thrown down and seeing legs and arms and having a 'stand back up' animation, does wonders for me.
Solid 7/10 game and screw anyone who tells you otherwise (singleplayer only, I hear the multi is horrendous beyond belief). Off to buy the singleplayer DLC.
I agree 100%. I've been saying this from day 1.
Also the multi isn't as bad as it is barebones and dated. It would've been good if the game came out back in 2000 or whatever.
Post by: Markpachi on August 21, 2013, 05:17:25 pm
I hear the multi is horrendous beyond beliefIt lags like shit.
Post by: Snakebyte on August 22, 2013, 12:52:16 am
Post by: GOH on August 22, 2013, 01:10:19 am
A nice remake tribute to one of the best old school FPS games. It's fun and it plays like an old school FPS.
And then come the glitches. And you realize you could probably be playing something else. Also the graphics are dated.
I liked it but I was expecting something better.
Post by: C.a.r.l.o.s. on August 22, 2013, 02:21:47 am
"I AM BACK BABY, 4EVER" its what Duke said if Forever became what we have see in 1998 e 2001 Trailers, but Forever was a "piece of s***".
fortunely, a groupe of Real Fans have made what i considere the best mod ever!
they cath what we can see in the trailers and put all in one amazing mod for Duke Nukem 3d (One of the best game ever) this is how the DNF shoudbe.
I recomend this mod 4 every one that likes, old school FPS and Duke Nukem!
"WHAT YOU WAITING FOR?CRISTMAS?"
Post by: Snakebyte on August 22, 2013, 06:42:26 pm
Amaaaaaaaaaazzzzzzziiiiiiinnnnnngggg. I haven't played much of Origins yet. I think I will go do that now.
All of you need to try this demo. I don't care whether you get the game or not, but try the demo. It costs you nothing and grants you joy.
Post by: Sub Zero on August 23, 2013, 01:56:49 pm
Easy missions and cool story.
Lego batman 2 DC SUPERHEROES:
Having fun playing it with mission.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on August 25, 2013, 09:17:10 pm
Back to the classics. I got this gem from the Summer Sales in Steam. When I was a little kid, I remember that I only played the first part, which doesn't even reach Zilla's boss. Now that I got a chance to play all the game, including expansions, I must say that it truly is a game that ages well. I highly recommed you to play it, specially if you liked Duke Nukem games, as it's nearly the same.
Post by: Generic Main Character on August 26, 2013, 02:56:37 am
One of the best games I've played all year. The inside jokes and parodies are absolutely hilarious. (There's an entire mission that makes fun of Streets of Rage, by pitting your character in a 2d beat-em-up.) The game is also FULL of fanservice. I won't give it all away, but Saints Row fans will love how much this game references the past 3 games. Also, you have the option to give your character the voice of Nolan North. Literally, the option specifically says "Nolan North", cause hey, Nolan is in everything.
While the story may turn some people off, considering that a series that started off as a GTA-clone has winded up as a game where you fight aliens with superpowers, but trust me, it's the most fun you'll have.
Post by: Snakebyte on August 26, 2013, 06:05:27 am
If you're at all interested in a 2D platformer, do yourself a favor and pick this up. It's second only to Donkey Kong Country Returns in my opinion, and it should be cheap now because the sequel's coming out next week and looks even better. Which is incredible to me, because this was really, really good. Challenging but rarely frustrating. A lot of timed challenges and such that got me really learning the patterns and the levels.
I'm just frustrated I can't dive into the sequel now. >_<
Post by: Djoulz on August 26, 2013, 09:04:04 pm
what a fucking awesome game...restarting in Survival mode right the F now!!
Post by: C.a.r.l.o.s. on August 28, 2013, 02:32:47 am
Man i love this game, and i know, most people hate outbreak, but its SH and i prefer this over RE6, and i aways think "how this game looks in 1080p" some games looks like crap but this one looks like moder games and that is impressive considering how old he is (2003), and runs nice (60fps) in pcsx2, and if you going to play get the PAL version because you can save like in REOF#2 and bots dont keeping talking everytime. :)
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on August 28, 2013, 08:07:55 pm
Played this game again, this time in Insane. Insane is frustrating because the Ego bar (aka Power armor system) works terribly in this game, and there are some parts that you're going to bang your head to the desk because there's no cover or the enemies go kamikaze on you, which works well because of the increased health in that difficulty. Apart from that, it doesn't feel like a Duke Nukem game at all, it's more like a mix of different games except Duke Nukem LOL. Oh well, I needed to play this so the Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition feels like a masterpiece now (and it is). Have to say, DLC was better than the main game, which already says a lot on how disappointing this game is, and was in the past.
Post by: Snakebyte on August 30, 2013, 07:15:11 am
It was... a little easy? Definitely better designed overall but it felt like it was missing some of the challenge I enjoyed from my Insane playthrough. Definitely not bad though, lots of nice touches and variety, still a solid 7/10 and only that low due to load times.
The barbie car, the school bus, and the commentary of the companion had me laughing pretty damn hard,
Post by: Long John Killer on August 30, 2013, 10:17:16 am
Well....it certainly shows that transitional period in gameplay between the time of GTA:SA and GTA IV. Bit of a let down ending, too.
There are still some annoying bugs, even though I see it still gets occasional updates. Missions freezing the game. Too many cars crashing in Insurance Fraud causing the game to severely lag.
While in no means terrible, overall it was an unsatisfying first game. Hopefully it picked up in the second one.
Post by: Kanbei on August 30, 2013, 10:21:11 am
Died on final level gotta start over and run like hell! I felt like you didn't have a (comeback chance) on the final level. Also glitches such as getting stuck in some areas and falling in the ground rarely. 7/10
Sin and Punishment: Successor of Earth
The games short I know but still love playing this classic. Last level has unfair advantages against the boss but still love the game. 8.5/10
Super Mario 3D Land
I felt like this Mario game was very short but fun. I don't like the "God Mode Power Up" they give you if you fall off edges more then once :/ 6.5/10
Post by: DMK on August 31, 2013, 01:41:40 am
boring and slow they ripped away anything Lost Planet had going for it. May the series rest in peace and thanks Spark unlimited for guaranteeing we never see EX Troopers over here, you couldn't make the game at least not suck or universe uninteresting, one job. That the ONE JOB you had to do. If it wasn't so slow, the knife fight inside the giant heart would of been cool.
1.3/10
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 01, 2013, 02:04:03 pm
The barbie car, the school bus, and the commentary of the companion had me laughing pretty damn hard,
The barbie car was one of the funniest things in the game, honestly. They did a good job there. And about insane, you're right, but that's mainly because there were lesser occassions of you being swarmed with enemies, something that is so common in the main game that it becomes a pain. Beating the Octobrain boss in Insane turns you insane if you didn't grab the Shrinker from the Companion Barrel secret.
Also, just finished all of Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition.
It's an awesome game, seriously. I never got to play the Episode 4, and it was awesome. The DLC were fun too. My favourite was Duke it Out in D.C. I really love the level designs, honestly. Seriously, grab it, it's a game that ages well.
Post by: Snakebyte on September 01, 2013, 04:23:00 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 05, 2013, 10:34:10 pm
Alan Wake for PC
Got that wonderful offer for 2.99€ in the Summer Steam, and finally finished it. Great game, honestly. Only problem is the camera which sometimes jumped way too much, which ends in me going back and forth in front of enemies. And sometimes it kinda gets boring in the parts where you just go from one checkpoint to another. But apart from that, it's a great game. Nightmare difficulty doesn't seem hard since you can easily skip nearly all fights except the ones that force you to fight. Going to try to get all those manuscripts.
Post by: MugenMonstro on September 05, 2013, 10:40:17 pm
I just felt like I had never finished it in one sitting so I grabbed my NES and went to work I spent 2 to 3 days at home trying to beat it with the occasional restart.
Post by: Shwa on September 06, 2013, 12:27:13 am
thanks Spark unlimited for guaranteeing we never see EX Troopers over hereto be honest i think that's kind of a good thing
i mean the game's fun with friends, but with the shit sales it had in all of SEA, the only people still playing are me, a handful of JP folk and a tumbleweed.
Post by: DMK on September 06, 2013, 02:14:49 am
Post by: Shwa on September 06, 2013, 02:16:38 am
Plus the luxury of it being Asia-only. That's always a nice bonus. <3
Post by: shadowmatt1 on September 06, 2013, 02:29:40 am
Good game. I played it cause my friend told me to get into the series. Can't wait until x5.
I still like Mega Man Zero series the best though.
Post by: Urrnge on September 06, 2013, 02:36:59 am
Well, the story mode was pretty bad, and I don't care for the main characters at all.
That being said, I enjoy the gameplay and the character creator a lot, which more than makes up for it.
Post by: Snakebyte on September 06, 2013, 05:32:29 am
Megaman x4.
Good game. I played it cause my friend told me to get into the series. Can't wait until x5.
I still like Mega Man Zero series the best though.
Eurgh no. Just stop. X4 was the series' peak and X5 is worse and X6 is AWFUL.
Post by: Markpachi on September 06, 2013, 03:30:35 pm
Mavericks sucked though.
Post by: Kanbei on September 07, 2013, 08:26:34 am
I liked all of the Megaman X games, I didn't find them AWFUL. That's your opinion. I loved X6 because of blazemotherfuckingheatnix Theme.Megaman x4.
Good game. I played it cause my friend told me to get into the series. Can't wait until x5.
I still like Mega Man Zero series the best though.
Eurgh no. Just stop. X4 was the series' peak and X5 is worse and X6 is AWFUL.
Post by: Lith on September 07, 2013, 08:28:08 am
Lies and slander.Megaman x4.
Good game. I played it cause my friend told me to get into the series. Can't wait until x5.
I still like Mega Man Zero series the best though.
Eurgh no. Just stop. X4 was the series' peak and X5 is worse and X6 is AWFUL.
X1 was the peak of the X series, nothing will ever beat X1.
Post by: Kanbei on September 07, 2013, 08:51:09 am
X1 was the peak of the X series, nothing will ever beat X1.This is true infact I'm still trying to beat sigma Forme 1
Post by: Lith on September 07, 2013, 08:53:50 am
Form 2 though, uggghhhhh
Post by: Snakebyte on September 07, 2013, 09:26:49 am
Beating the final boss of X6 is one of the worst.
Post by: Long John Killer on September 07, 2013, 09:58:17 am
Meant to finish this back in February, but replaying the whole game with a second character to get the last level was rather off-putting, just got around to it now.
Gameplay's where this shines, because story's nothing special, characters don't stand out beyond the future's bizarre tastes in post-apocalyptic outfits, and music's not to my tastes (Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrFLSjIA-xY)'s basically what you're listening to every mission). But the gameplay, single and muliplayer, is rather fun.
Post by: Markpachi on September 07, 2013, 03:58:27 pm
I loved X6 because of blazemotherfuckingheatnix Theme.That BGM was so fucking metal.
Simga Form 1's pretty tame.Ehh, they're all easy to me. Maybe it's because I played too much Megaman X during my childhood?
Form 2 though, uggghhhhh
Beating the final boss of X4 as Zero is one of the best gaming moments of my life.Make that X5, and YES.
Beating the final boss of X6 is one of the worst.
Post by: Lith on September 07, 2013, 08:25:48 pm
X6's final Sigma battle was good though, that theme so good.
Post by: GOH on September 07, 2013, 10:34:12 pm
Pretty good game, really creepy and intense in some parts. My first time playing with the HPL engine. Really neat stuff except maybe for combat. I never got used to killing enemies so I just relied on stealth as it's supposed to be I guess. Really cool story with some obvious lovecraftian influences. Gonna try Black Plague next.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 08, 2013, 11:08:08 am
Anarchy Reigns
Meant to finish this back in February, but replaying the whole game with a second character to get the last level was rather off-putting, just got around to it now.
Gameplay's where this shines, because story's nothing special, characters don't stand out beyond the future's bizarre tastes in post-apocalyptic outfits, and music's not to my tastes (Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrFLSjIA-xY)'s basically what you're listening to every mission). But the gameplay, single and muliplayer, is rather fun.
This game's multiplayer is something I really wanted to try, but guess what, it never reached my country :(
It's a really good game to play with friends for what I've seen in videos.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on September 08, 2013, 01:09:43 pm
Finally sat down and finished the game (on Normal because I suck), and it's pretty okay. I mean it's not like the best thing I've played in a while, but it's not a bad game at all... That sounds bad, so I'll just do Pros and Cons
Pros
- Classic Ducktales gameplay, even adapting the simplified Pogo from the second game if you so desire (I do).
- It's really interesting to see how they updated some of the stage layouts.
- Super, super nostalgia factor. I mean, I didn't watch the show a lot as a kid, but it's still pretty nice.
- The new stages feel like they could've been in the original game.
- The storyline that they added is pretty good, although anything is an improvement over the original game's nonexistent one. At least it makes sense for Dracula Duck to be there.
- I don't have to go Transylvania 3 times (although there's a nod to it in the African Mines).
- The covers of the classic songs are really good, and the new songs go well, including the 8-bit versions of them.
- The VA's are of course great, although some of the sub voices for the deceased original actors are hit or miss.
- Glad they upped the boss difficulty level.
Cons
- The fucking Amazon level has 8 coins you have to collect, and each one has dialogue that lasts longer than finding items in the other stages (which average about three items or so). You can skip it, but...
- ... I shouldn't have to pause and select it from the menu every time I do it. It noticeably breaks the flow of gameplay. A single-button skip would've been much better IMO.
- As good as The Moon's theme song is, it felt too prominent in the covers (it's in the stage select, part of the Himalayas stage, there's a piano rendition in the credits, and hell, even the vocal update to the TV theme song has an instrumental part with The Moon's theme in it).
- I dunno if it's just me, but the framerate is really inconsistent and is either really good (60fps) or terrible (20fps).
Overall, 7.5/10
Post by: Bad News GBK on September 08, 2013, 02:52:04 pm
A relative short JRPG, took me around 18 hours to play it through and a few of these hours i was watching cutscenes. Those, and the general story was good, some of the characters are forgetable. The fighting system is okay but nothing spectacular, the monster designs good but there are way to many variations /pallettes for them, almost no enemy is unique, they almost all have 4+ different color /stats variations.
A nice game but not worth the full price.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 10, 2013, 12:29:55 pm
Good game, but I have some complaints about it:
- There are far less interactions that in the first game, which is disappointing because I liked the many interactions in Dark Descent.
- There's nothing scary about the pigs, compared to the first game with the Brutes. Btw, guess what, what happens in the trailer doesn't not happen in the game. Disappointing.
- They had the balls to reuse the invisible water enemies and just gave a silly explanation as to why they exist.
- Shorter than the first game IMO, only needed 2 hours and a half to beat it.
- Honestly, story of the first was far more interesting than the second, and explanations and documents were better.
- Removing the fear of darkness does make things really easy since the only reason you won't use a flashlight is when pigs are near. The flashlight also doesn't need fuel, so unlimited light source does make things easier, too easy IMO.
- There's no inventory at all. You don't even grab objects and then use them from the inventory, like keys or other things. Most you'll do will be to drag objects to certain parts. Really? I thought the inventory system was a good thing. Only things you will grab will be documents.
- Loading screens take a lot of time sometimes. Loading the game at the beginning can be a nightmare.
So IMO, I had high expectations for this, too much for the end product. It's a good game, but not as good as the first one IMO. In fact, they did several things (like removing inventory sytstem) that makes me feel disappointed, honestly.
Post by: DMK on September 10, 2013, 02:24:35 pm
What was supposed to be a large expansion for Saints Row 3 was turned into a full game and more. there wasn't much i didn't love and most detractors came from a couple of the mini activities throughout virtual Steelport and maybe one, to many game crashing bugs. the story though picked off of Saints Row 3 and hauled ass into awesome and never stopped. Super powers haven't felt this good since Hulk: ultimate Destruction and by God are they awesome. I can't wait to see what they do for building 5 on next generation hardware and i hear the PC version of this will never stop getting better. Overall I recommend this to cure that ache for GTA5 if you may have to wait or want something to get you pumped for that open world. 7.4/10
Post by: Nomechy on September 10, 2013, 08:05:30 pm
Fun as hell. All there is to that.
Final boss was a hard motherfucker. Felt real good when I got his shit down.
Post by: Roman55 on September 11, 2013, 02:50:19 am
Post by: Kanbei on September 12, 2013, 12:04:08 pm
This was just a plain awesome game hands down however, I have a few pros and cons about the game...
+ The game has a lot of characters which will keep you busy.
+ The story was very well planned out.
+ Can now pull off three musou attacks which is fun.
+ The Graphics and Engine is wonderful.
+ Hypothetical paths are a challenge to get which kept me playing.
+ You can pull of a chain combo easier even with Xu Haung.
+ Lu Bu is still a killer.
+ last missing character returned. Zuo ci
- When you go to a free mode you will sometimes begin a battle on a white screen. (Xbox360 version)
- Ambition mode felt short/wasted space.
- Certain characters fight slow even with a velocity power up such as Han dang and Li Dian.
- Ai seemed dumber then previous installments. Manly just standing there letting you beat the crap out of them.
- Other doesn't have a story except free mode. (I know extreme legends is coming soon.)
Besides those little issues 8.5/10.
Post by: Snakebyte on September 13, 2013, 03:07:09 am
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Good game, but I have some complaints about it:
- There are far less interactions that in the first game, which is disappointing because I liked the many interactions in Dark Descent.
- There's nothing scary about the pigs, compared to the first game with the Brutes. Btw, guess what, what happens in the trailer doesn't not happen in the game. Disappointing.
- They had the balls to reuse the invisible water enemies and just gave a silly explanation as to why they exist.
- Shorter than the first game IMO, only needed 2 hours and a half to beat it.
- Honestly, story of the first was far more interesting than the second, and explanations and documents were better.
- Removing the fear of darkness does make things really easy since the only reason you won't use a flashlight is when pigs are near. The flashlight also doesn't need fuel, so unlimited light source does make things easier, too easy IMO.
- There's no inventory at all. You don't even grab objects and then use them from the inventory, like keys or other things. Most you'll do will be to drag objects to certain parts. Really? I thought the inventory system was a good thing. Only things you will grab will be documents.
- Loading screens take a lot of time sometimes. Loading the game at the beginning can be a nightmare.
So IMO, I had high expectations for this, too much for the end product. It's a good game, but not as good as the first one IMO. In fact, they did several things (like removing inventory sytstem) that makes me feel disappointed, honestly.
The hell?
When did this come out and why didn't I hear about it until now and how much does it cost and where can I get it?
Post by: TempesT on September 14, 2013, 10:21:22 am
Post by: Do not even ask on September 23, 2013, 08:19:10 am
How the fuck have I never played this game until yesterday, when I decided to barge through the entire game in one go? Absolutely wonderful game that should be played by anyone who hasn't yet.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on September 23, 2013, 08:34:10 am
Ghost Trick is super great.
Post by: Duos on September 23, 2013, 10:32:01 am
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Post by: DMK on September 23, 2013, 03:50:30 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 24, 2013, 04:37:06 pm
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5f/Cabanela_dance.gif)
Ghost Trick is super great.
LOL, it really is a good game. Worth dancing for it.
Metro 2033
Went for Ranger Hardcore mode, and I wonder why some people think it's hard. I mean, enemies die even faster than in Easy LOL, and there's no real difference in how fast you die, except with the goddamn amoebas ugh. And ammo, just go sneaky in the parts with humans and you will see how you reach the 200 amount with any weapon if you go for knife throwing sneak kills. HUD disappearing is no trouble at all. The only annoying thing was the lack of filters, nearly all the filters you could find are impossible to grab and I forgot to grab a good amount of them before you couldn't buy anymore from shops. Oh well, now I have all achievements unlocked of Metro 2033. Explorer was a pain in the ass to get. Now I need to get Metro Last Light to see the continuation of the game.
And about the game, it really isn't that bad, but I certainly played better FPS games. They say Metro Last Light is way better, so I guess I will enjoy that one even more.
Post by: Gingerbreadman3 on September 24, 2013, 05:25:54 pm
Surprisingly good survival horror, takes the gameplay from Amnesia that I didn't quite care for and makes something actually suspenseful and fun. I was pretty impressed with the story telling and presentation, only complaint is that the ending kind of leaves you wanting more, but I assume they did this on purpose to set up for a sequel.
Post by: Snakebyte on September 26, 2013, 06:57:01 pm
Pretty good! Less of a cookie-cutter Capcom style repackage of the same game than I expected. Enjoyable if extremely cutscene heavy story mode, good RPG-esque post-story gameplay, tweaks to many pre-existing characters and some good new ones.
Yugito's my girl <3
Post by: [[D4RK_R4V3N]] on September 28, 2013, 05:58:02 am
I really enjoyed the game until you reach the end, which disappointed me :(, any way I hope the DLC is better.
Post by: DMK on September 28, 2013, 03:49:51 pm
Ahem...it was a fun video game. I'm sure others will enjoy it, fuck me though because one of the last side quest, Kifflom, glitched and unless Rockstar performs a miracle or I exercise the ghost of said glitch myself ill have to start another profile to finish it. Solid 7.8/10
Post by: Hoshi on October 01, 2013, 11:13:15 pm
I, literally, just finished this game with all of the additional endings. Kind of grind-y to get the final endings for both the characters, but the stories were quite good. You get attached to the characters. I really enjoyed it and people that enjoyed Odin Sphere, Dragon's Crown or any of the other Vanillaware games should try this out; either the Vita or Wii version.
Post by: Long John Killer on October 03, 2013, 01:02:09 am
Ok, I suppose. More buggy than I suspected from something with such high praise. Often would talk to characters, only for the conversation to not start until I talk to someone else, then Lee just kinda teleports back to the last person he was talking too. Frame rate would also suddenly drop to the point of freezing at least twice as well, though from previous Telltale games that's kinda commonplace.
The way conversation works kinda bugged me too. They give you the four choices, but sometimes Lee doesn't actually say what you chose, sometimes even just grunts instead of saying anything. Why offer the choice if he doesn't do it anyways?
Despite some technical bugs and personal annoyances, was overall enjoyable. Just not as "gripping" as expected.
Post by: Markpachi on October 03, 2013, 06:21:40 am
Post by: DMK on October 03, 2013, 07:11:28 am
Post by: Markpachi on October 03, 2013, 07:16:20 am
Post by: Long John Killer on October 03, 2013, 08:31:32 am
Though how one lags in a point and click adventure game confuses me.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on October 03, 2013, 10:37:21 pm
Bunny Must Die! Chelsea and the 7 Devils
Quite a nice plot twist it had, I was always wondering where the Chelsea girl from the title was LOL. I had a hard time getting used to the fact that the characters have problems trying to turn around, plus mixing forward jump with neutral jump at the worst possible moments and bad timing in the jump wall. Apart from that, I have no complains, it was a fun game, and even though both characters go through the same dungeon, their different skills forces you to visit different areas and approach things in a different way, which makes it unique for each of them. The music was also awesome, I downloaded some to my iPod. A Must Play if you like platform games.
Post by: The MegaBrony on October 04, 2013, 04:05:03 am
This indie Megaman game requires a lot of patience. It's got really good music too.
Get the game here:
http://dhi.s54.xrea.com/games/mech.html
Post by: Long John Killer on October 04, 2013, 10:09:35 am
I got this 3 years ago, and totally forgot until a recent sale on it. Just ran through it now.
Rather interestingly designed game. First-person fighter, in what they best described as "stonepunk". Playing as Ghat, who's running away with his friend Deadra from his brothers and sisters who are out to kill him as he attempted to kill Father-Mother, their clan leader, and...well, father and mother. Story jumps around a lot from the present as Ghat and Daedra travel to the end of the world to find somewhere to avoid Ghat's family to different moments before Ghat "kills" his parent(s?).
While what they did do, they did great It was really enjoyable, the actual gameplay wasn't too hard or too easy, the world was beautifully made, the characters were intriguing, but....it was also way too short. Reminds me of Mirror's Edge....which I've notice also gained some comparisons to this game.
Hopefully the sequel improves on this. For both of them, actually.
Post by: Hyogo on October 05, 2013, 01:00:00 am
After taking about a Month away from the game, I recently picked up from where I was, I recently finished it today, This morning infact.
After fighting Peach's Castle (This was just about the most stressful boss ever because damaging it is a pile of fuck.
Although, fighting Dark Bowser without the Magic Window Bro attack was kinda annoying, Ending was still as perfect as the last time I finished it.
Now all I've gotta do is get all the other Attack pieces and some other collectables and extra bosses.
Post by: Snakebyte on October 11, 2013, 09:24:53 pm
I'm still doing the daily/weekly challenges for the platinum, looks like I'm going to be at that for a while, but this is a fantastic game. 9.5/10, would be 10/10 if it had proper online co-op as it seemed to in the marketing. Highly recommend it to anyone who likes 2D platformers, much better than Origins.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on October 13, 2013, 11:38:51 am
Oh my god the writing in this game is awesome. It feels like the choices you make have greater weight than they did in The Walking Dead. The only problem at the moment is more of a technicality; since I've already read a few of the Fables comics, I have a general idea of what his personality is like, so it's hard to play against his character (although usually my sensibilities win out).
Definitely recommended, can't wait to see what the next episode has to offer.
Post by: Erroratu on October 13, 2013, 08:56:47 pm
I disliked 2D KoFs,so i decided to pick up the 3D one and try it out.Im liking it so far.....would like it more if the story didnt happen in a galaxy far far away in which fashion has died and everyone wears the weirdest shit.2nd costumes look like crap,especially Hanzo Hattoris,since it looks like some kid who likes bugs and has a bunch of glue and a lot of free time made it.The voice acting is definetly terrible,and the last boss might as come out of the closet already,who the fuck dresses like that.Big tits magically got bigger...and bouncier.Its like every big breasted girl ignores the magical invention knows as the bra.What the hell?
Also i feel like some character personalities have changed a lot(Rock calling everyone a loser,and K saying totally..).Also Kulas head looks like a egg with a wig.
3.5/5...still like it better than the 2D ones.
Melty Blood Act Cadenza
This is a fucking cool game to play on the PC...Ps2 not so much.I cant get used to playing on the fuckin ps2 controller,its freakin difficult as fuck.
the game is awesome,i just suck at it,so i will refrain from giving it a grade until i manage to play it more
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on October 15, 2013, 09:37:31 pm
Post by: DMK on October 16, 2013, 03:08:49 am
A fun TPS with all sorts of kickass things. its transformers! With Dinobots and insecticons! FUCKING AWESOME LOOOKING ENVIRONMENTS! I wish it had coop like War, but this was great. 8/10
Post by: Lith on October 17, 2013, 09:34:02 am
The story was pretty well presented imo, no need to get into too much detail into what exactly the calamity is or what it exactly did, it's more focused on the lives of the characters before the calamity and their struggles and sorrow after the calamity, and I frankly enjoy that as it made me want to keep playing so I could learn more and see what this world has in store for me. The narrator was damn good in this, him and the soundtrack gave this game an incredible atmosphere, the world has gone to shit but for the most part it seems tranquil with those two things.
Only real issue is how short the game is but with the different upgrades, weapon combos, and Gods this game has some pretty God damn high replay value as you could always have a different approach to it. The weapons mostly feel well done, and some become pretty useful with the right upgrades and can save some clunky weapons. The rifle at first has a poor loadup time and isn't worth keeping in your inventory as the damage output is unrewarding, upon upgrading the weapon though it gains some good charge speed increase and with an AoE addition it's great for clearing waves from a distance. I really enjoyed everything this game had to offer, I can't really find a big flaw with it myself and it would be nitpicking.
Also the scene where the kid is carrying Zulf through a barrage of Uras was a pretty good scene, nothing was said, there was no emotion shown but the actions the Ura took and the song "Mother I'm Here," were good enough to make me like this scene a lot more than I should have.
Post by: Bastard Walt on October 17, 2013, 03:42:49 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on October 17, 2013, 05:22:39 pm
Beat Bastion 100%. I felt pretty iffy my first run, I didn't know the game at all and I stuck with the shotgun as it had good waveclear and the knives as the poison on them let me weaken enemies and then go in for a kill with the gun or a slash. Second time around I relied on the hammer more and allowed myself to use other things such as the pistols, rifle, and flamethrower. First run was more of a safe playthrough, second was more of a HAM run.
I recommend you to do the Spear & Mortar combo. The good thing about the spear is its range and speed, and being able to attack your opponents for a decent speed is awesome. For the Mortar, one of the Lv5 upgrade makes you inmune to its blasts. Grab it, and you have a beast, you simply use it then walk around the area it will explode and see how enemies die around you.
This combo is also recommended for doing the 10 Gods achievements for Bastion. It's the best you can use.
Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on October 17, 2013, 06:28:06 pm
It was a fantastic game, but hated the camera. I can Blame Platinum for that, but It would be unfair since I noticed in the Final Boss fight that there was a lock-on option that helps a lot. I listened to the OST prior to playing the game, and that gave me a different and epic feeling for the boss fights.
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That was just to annoy Walt.
Post by: Bastard Walt on October 17, 2013, 06:46:39 pm
Also, what a moron, lock on exists since Act 0, so you suffered all the way through because of your own ineptitude (http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/cci_walt/Random/jojojo.gif)
Post by: Roman55 on October 17, 2013, 06:46:46 pm
Transformers: Fall of CybertronMy copy keeps crashing at the final battle :(
A fun TPS with all sorts of kickass things. its transformers! With Dinobots and insecticons! FUCKING AWESOME LOOOKING ENVIRONMENTS! I wish it had coop like War, but this was great. 8/10
Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on October 17, 2013, 09:21:35 pm
How the fuck should I know if I haven't played the demo?
Post by: Nomechy on October 17, 2013, 09:29:53 pm
Post by: DMK on October 17, 2013, 10:12:56 pm
My copy keeps crashing at the final battle :(
I had a hard lock as I switched to bruticus and then a soft when using Soundwave, it wouldn't allow rumble to break the door. What the fuck was with the lack of checkpoints in that level? Dunno if maybe I just got lucky. That final battle is pretty fun.
Post by: Valodim on October 28, 2013, 10:34:16 am
Ok first off, you run around in this JRPG as Frederic Chopin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric_Chopin), beating people up with his conductor stick thingy. Second, it is a great game.
Presentation: Graphics are ok for their age. Voice acting is nothing special, but alright.
Battle system: It's awesome! New mechanics are introduced gradually which worked really well for me and never got boring, the boss battles are genuinly difficult if you don't develop proper blocking and character management skills. I loved that I could skip the grinding parts by just focusing and playing better when it mattered, and when I failed I knew exactly what I could have done better. I also loved how there are something like 12 playable characters to the game, and almost every one of them (except beat he's useless) can work in a party. I played the final boss fight about 15 times until I finally got it, and almost each time I played with vastly different party lineups and different gameplay strategies.
Story: The story was remarkable in a very specific way to me. After the game was over, I was left with a "dafuq just happened?!" impression. I thought about it for a while, and I felt like I had a lot of puzzle pieces that didn't quite fit together. This is rather typical for a JRPG ending, but most of the time that's where it ends. BUT, I read an interpretation online, and it all made sense. The story is a dream, based on the life of a real life classical musician, and somehow they made that shit work! I gotta say I was really impressed with that.
If you like JRPGs and need something to fill the gap between two new releases, give this one a shot![avatar]//mugenguild.com/~valodim/twi/shwing.png[/avatar]
I'm kinda catching up with PS3 JRPGs right now, right now we're 10 hours into Star Ocean International.
Post by: Long John Killer on October 28, 2013, 10:47:41 am
So it turned out to be a good game, though? Good, plans for the next RPG for me, then.
Post by: Valodim on October 28, 2013, 11:19:28 am
Beat didn't scale well at all for me. He's a ranged fighter but all you can do is hit X and he'll shoot some target, with less than poor damage output. Unlike Viola, who is also ranged but skill-based. Play her well and she has triple the damage output any other character can manage. Man I remember doing a happy dance after finally getting Viola back into the party after it was split for more than one game session for me. Those guys must have done something right I thought if I am genuinly happy to see a character back (and not even because the others sucked so bad).[avatar]//mugenguild.com/~valodim/twi/pleased.png[/avatar]
We started playing Tales of Xilia, but like any Tales game before, the battle system just doesn't work very well for me and the story wasn't intriguing enough to keep us going. Star Ocean is looking good so far, even if the pacing is very off.
Anyone got more recommendations for JRPGs on PS3?
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on October 28, 2013, 04:38:16 pm
Post by: Valodim on October 28, 2013, 05:33:29 pm
Ar tonelico, wtf. What's with the stripping o_O[avatar]//mugenguild.com/~valodim/twi/critical.png[/avatar]
Post by: Nomechy on October 29, 2013, 10:20:49 pm
Godot the best villain
Drink coffee
etc
Great game
Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on October 30, 2013, 04:52:24 am
REALLY good JRPG.
Post by: 1Ultima on October 30, 2013, 04:59:22 pm
+Every level is unique and not just ripped from the Wii U version
+The physics are at point, compared to previous Ds Sonic games
+They added special stages to get Super Sonic instead of finding the Red Rings
+Fully playable Super Sonic for the first time on a Handheld Sonic game
-The cutscenes are horrendously low quality
-On top of that, some weren't even used
-Same with some music
~(nickpick) The motion controls are finicky as hell
~i am sure that the special stages were designed by Satan himself
All in all a decent game, although let down a bit by some of the bad points.
Post by: Valodim on October 30, 2013, 05:41:15 pm
Val, take a look at Ni No Kuni. You'll love it too. Everything in this game is really well done: from the incredible OST to the characters (its Ghibli, you can't go wrong), battle mechanics, the work map and a large etc.
REALLY good JRPG.
started playing it, had a "something different came along" situation something like 20 hours in.
The battle system was ok, but had problems with balancing. iirc I beat most bosses by running away with Oliver, casting fireball once in a while. There was also little encouragement to switch familiars, some very early ones were so much stronger (due to constant leveling) I felt I'd have to grind for at least two hours to get any other up to speed.
The story also wasn't terribly captivating. Characters, dialogue and presentation was ok (especially Drippy's VA!), but Oliver was just being dumb about stuff all the time, and I felt like the antagonists were just dicking around rather than actually threatening anybody[avatar]//mugenguild.com/~valodim/twi/filly_whaaa.png[/avatar]
Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on October 30, 2013, 07:40:44 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on October 31, 2013, 01:50:59 pm
Or, if for some reason you like it, Final Fantasy XIII.
Post by: Valodim on October 31, 2013, 01:57:58 pm
Playing Atelier Ayesha now. The crafting system looks awesome so far :)[avatar]//mugenguild.com/~valodim/twi/hangon.png[/avatar]
Post by: TempesT on November 01, 2013, 12:21:39 pm
Did a co-op run of it, and it's surprisingly long. The atmosphere is so much different from the first 2, but I thought it was a pretty fun time. Wasn't actually that scary after awhile for me (even though pretty much everything scares me). There was a lot of fluff disguised as content though, like blueprints for shitty guns and the duplicate weapon modules and parts, you usually can get a really good pair of guns only a few hours into the game. I liked it, it was fun, I hardly ever finish co-op runs of games.
Post by: Bastard Walt on November 01, 2013, 04:44:13 pm
I wish I could co-op this game, but it's so hard to find anybody who likes it/has it/has a matching schedules ; _ ;
Post by: Bad News GBK on November 01, 2013, 07:58:47 pm
Had a ton of fun for around a week with the main game, the story is good as always in Disgaea games, the new additions and characters are again making the game more complex ..the AI is as stupid as always though. This series needs a really cool multiplayer mode in the future.
Am at the post game stuff now and guess i will play this game again and again from time to time to finally beat Baal etc.
Post by: TempesT on November 01, 2013, 09:17:12 pm
Last saturday I got stuck in the Spider in Chapter 13.
I wish I could co-op this game, but it's so hard to find anybody who likes it/has it/has a matching schedules ; _ ;
I played it on Origin too :( sux walto
Post by: Snakebyte on November 10, 2013, 06:17:17 am
Finally started playing this, just beat the story mode. Very impressed with a lot of the changes since MK, though the story mode felt less in-depth the new meter burn moves and the minigames are really nice. And that the uppercuts actually uppercut. For all the complaints about man-like faces, they look good in the actual game IMO.
Post by: Duos on November 10, 2013, 06:27:31 am
Post by: Long John Killer on November 10, 2013, 10:23:12 pm
More naked geishas with wasp heads crying blood than I last recall in Wonderland.
Story's what you'd expect of American McGee. Dark, twisted, morally questionable, hard to look away from, and debatable if you actually "won" at the end.
Graphics are good, the world for the most part looked and felt like Wonderland falling apart, minus two levels, one very Japanese oriented, the other....rather spoiler heavy, but certainly not Wonderland. Annoyingly, while they have the option to stay in Alice's outfit through the game, or to have it change as the game progresses, the original outfit losses its details and textures at any given moment where it'd other words use the new outfit, so you're better off having it dress you in steampunk or as a siren or whatever new comes up automatically.
While the usual platforming and puzzles are done well enough, the combat could use some polishing, though. Especially the dodging, tended to use it and warp right into the enemy more often than not. Wouldn't be an issue if dodging and counterattacking is the main focus of combat in this game.
Still, enjoyable game. Definitely worth reading the books/poems and playing the first game prior, though.
Post by: QuickFist on November 12, 2013, 08:25:04 pm
I know, I'm late, but I finally got to play it, and I loved it, beautiful, sprites, FX, stages, moves, artwork, I like the target actions stuff, interesting way to build meter, loved the animated cinematics, the story, and I got some ideas...
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 13, 2013, 05:04:53 pm
Reaaaaaally hate the Strike Force missions, specially when you defend. Apart from that, I really really liked the story, specially that it gave you so many different choices to end the game. It removes part of the linear gameplay it has, which made me happy. I really wish some of the weapons in the SP appeared in MP, there were some that were really cool. Probably one of the best story modes in the Call of Duty games.
Now on to Multiplayer. Since I was present before the patch that added all the content, I quit the game and never returned until now. Need to get some Prestige using Nuketown before heading to other gametypes, since it's the easiest way to get XP by easily fullfilling challenges there.
Post by: Markpachi on November 13, 2013, 05:07:10 pm
Reaaaaaally hate the Strike Force missions, specially when you defend.Oh my god, so fucking much!
So uhmm wanna talk about your choices in the Story? Did you let Harper die? Did you kill Menendez? Which ending did you get?
Post by: DJ_HANNIBALROYCE on November 13, 2013, 05:10:40 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 13, 2013, 05:20:21 pm
Reaaaaaally hate the Strike Force missions, specially when you defend.Oh my god, so fucking much!
So uhmm wanna talk about your choices in the Story? Did you let Harper die? Did you kill Menendez? Which ending did you get?
The best one. Basically what happened in the parts where you can choose:
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The one I miraculously choose the good option was in Mason and in the fire, specially the fire, that achievement left me surprised too. What happens if you touch the fire, anyway?
Post by: Markpachi on November 13, 2013, 05:35:22 pm
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Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on November 13, 2013, 05:46:30 pm
Post by: Markpachi on November 13, 2013, 05:49:40 pm
Post by: Lith on November 14, 2013, 12:06:01 am
Not impressed... at all. The game lacked any charm the original games had, and the soundtrack was pretty forgettable. Some of the bosses were okay but a lot of were mediocre. The amount of deaths in this one is ridiculous, they throw everything at you, and unlike other games were dying was mainly your own fault and bad timing the deaths here mostly there because of death traps or just being in a situation where you were fucked. I never thought the Rebel Army would be an actual pain and threat to beat but God damn this game made it possible. I had been wanting to play this for years but now I feel that perhaps it was better off I didn't, it's just meh. Not a bad game really but as an entry in the series it's pretty lackluster.
Post by: Mgbenz on November 15, 2013, 07:03:44 pm
I absolutely LOVED everything this game OMG!!! The only thing I hated was the identity of the main antagonist who I originally loved before the reveal.
Post by: Long John Killer on November 16, 2013, 01:52:47 am
While I certainly enjoyed it, and want to recommend it, it has some rather glaring issues. It has too much focus on stat grinding in certain places to continue, while not actually acknowledging this to the player. You will run smoothly for some point, only to find bosses or events completely out of your character's range, while you've already passed the optimal training grounds to get tougher to pass them, requiring you to restart the game. Not fun, considering this can happen a few times. To add on to this, it has terrible cases of lagging in fights, dragging out already long animations, making fights take forever. Definitely worth using a guide if playing.
Now, for the positives, the story was very entertaining tale on political reliance on questionable power, following Lord David who's forced into his position at a young age due to his father's death from such powers, and Rush Sykes, who you play as and gets mixed into all this. Characters were enjoyable, outside of lag issues, the combat was new and fun to try, and there were unanswered questions left open for a sequel. (Though by now, I'd guess it's a no-go on Squeenix's part)
Post by: Snakebyte on November 17, 2013, 02:55:44 am
Impressive use of the paper gimmick and the 3DS's 3D, less RPG elements than I remember from past games but I didn't mind. All in all it felt kind of bland/less memorable than other Mario RPGs, but this is the first time I've actually played one on a portable system, so I don't mind?
It's like I kind of want to say it's bad because it wasn't great, but it was very good enough that I can't, really? I'd be harsher if it was on a console, picking it up to play for little bits now and then is kind of a different experience from sitting in front of a TV for hours.
I recommend it, it's very fun, I enjoyed the vast majority of my ~24 hours with it, but it isn't gonna rock your world. Highly recommend if you're lacking 3DS games or like Mario RPGs, otherwise you won't lose much if you pass on it.
Post by: タイタニックリバース on November 17, 2013, 03:15:07 am
Still better than Dream Team.
Post by: Prototype God on November 17, 2013, 03:26:30 am
Anyways: Finished Pokemon X. It was ok i guess. The online stuff is amazing, and breeding perfect pokemon isn't as tedious as it was before, but the game was pathetically easy. I only grinded/catched for 5 minutes and I strolled through the game. I didn't have fun playing through the damn thing, nothing felt rewarding, and trying to make competitive pokemon isn't what I'd call fun or an experience. Gonna start up Dillon's rollin western and Killzone Shadow Fall i guess.
Post by: Luis Alejandro on November 17, 2013, 03:48:05 am
im still not 100% done with the game but im on my second playthrough as a strider this time. Didn't know this game was so short i would have just done everything on my first playthrough. I breezed through this game because i didnt know of how short it was , so i kept level grinding and went to the dark isle or whatever and didnt know it wasnt apart of the main story lol. I spent hours grinding in the island until i wasnt able to go any further because of my level at the time, which was around like 20 ish and my pawns were at the time, rook and a level 1 mage(at the time i didnt know side pawns couldnt level up). I got to the point where this chained cyclops kept killing me with one hit so i had to give up and go back to main storyline and escort mercedes to the captial.
It took my friend less than 20 minutes to start a new game and be at the capital lol
Post by: Snakebyte on November 17, 2013, 08:49:14 am
^
Still better than Dream Team.
What, really? I heard a lot of good things about dream team and picked it up for full price! D:
Psh, sticker star was trash compared to dream team imo. At least dream team didn't take the core rpg elements away and replace it with that garbage sticker shit.
oh good.
EDIT: Personally I didn't mind the stickers. They were interesting and novel. I wouldn't want another game in the series to do it, but it was a good way to mix it up for an installment.
Post by: Mgbenz on November 17, 2013, 09:21:00 am
Post by: Snakebyte on November 17, 2013, 11:36:38 am
Post by: Killer Kong on November 17, 2013, 09:06:24 pm
VIRTUAL BOY WARIO LAND (prolly gonna be 3 or 4 lines, sorry...)
I was initially a bit scared to play this but honestly, if you find an emulator and rig it up right to not have 3D, this game is a masterpiece. The visuals, while simple, animate very smoothly. The main draw of this game is the exploration. There are a lot of secrets for linear looking levels, and it's a joy to play. The bosses are challenging to a degree, almost like Wario Land 4 but not quite there. The music is awesome and funky, albeit sometimes quiet. The best part is, once you beat the game and get all the treasures, a second quest opens up for you to enjoy, with more spikes and less powerups.
Overall Score : 8.5/10
Post by: First Lt. Ding on November 17, 2013, 09:38:35 pm
The main draw of this game is the exploration.Remember the mansion level?
Post by: Killer Kong on November 17, 2013, 09:46:41 pm
Post by: Valodim on November 17, 2013, 09:53:41 pm
Post by: Xanden on November 17, 2013, 10:11:19 pm
A japanese only NES game, where Konami's characters are kidnapped, and you have to save them one by one to unlock them. I bought this game and it's sequel through English reproduction carts for $20 and after playing the first one....eh, it wasn't worth it. I haven't touched the second one yet, but the first makes it so you have to be near the end of screen for the level to scroll, but the enemies come out of nowhere and you barely have any time to respond. This, plus that the characters you start with cannot do anything making it way too difficult to unlock other characters, really ruins the game, which is otherwise a mediocre game experience. But, hey, Simon Belmont and Mickey from Goonies.
3.5/10
Post by: Long John Killer on November 19, 2013, 06:58:14 am
It certainly improves on pretty much everything III set out. Minus snow environments, because obvious reasons. Edward's story was wonderful, but the modern day story was rather lacking....too small in time spent and things to do. Mostly there to say "Hey, Shawn works at a coffee shop and Rebecca is a courier". (Mirror's Edge reference in the making #1000, guys)
The sailing, being one of the main focuses here, does not disappoint, but upgrading can be a bit of a chore, finding ships with the right cargo needed. But it's a minor disappointment compared to how fun the rest is.
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Post by: GOH on November 19, 2013, 12:35:40 pm
I agree with people that say this is the scariest game ever. For me atleast, it's the scariest game I have ever played. You know a game has reached a new peak in horror when you try to play it for more than half an hour, and you start to feel slightly uncomfortable. Dark corridors, monsters appearing in every corner, tense chase sequences, disturbing themes, etc.
I felt the ending to be a bit anticlimatic mainly because I was waiting for the portal to open and it was boooooring. I'm still surprised at how I managed to evade every single Gatherer in the game without getting hit even once (with the exception of the Chancel trio of course). I did look at some guides in some sections mostly because of some items and puzzles, but even still the monsters are fairly easy to avoid. There are some tricky sections though, like the monster behind the door in the storage room or the escape from the sewers where most people have a tendency to turn back after reaching the door, because well one would guess the monster is on the other side after hearing the Brute roar, BUT NO, it's the same Brute that you tricked speeding like a motherfucker behind you oh god run!
Haven't played a game like this in a long time, in fact I don't think I've ever played a game like this. Truly one of the best horror games out there if not THE best.
Scariest bits of the game IMO:
- The 2nd Kaernk chase (running away from an invisible water monster while closing doors behind you ffffff)
- The Storage Room (basically where shit starts getting serious and monsters start showing up everywhere)
- The Prison (chase sequences are almost unavoidable because the monsters pop up around every corner)
- The Sewers (omfg walking on water makes so much noise and the Brute chase ffffffff)
- The Choir (most dangerous section in the game BY FAR there are like 5 brutes or so patrolling the area, and this tick red fog can't see shit and turning on your lantern only makes it easier to be detected and you can only hide behind the pillars omfg I hate the Choir)
- The Torture Chambers (mainly the ones in the Transept, the Judas Cradle will haunt my nightmares forever ;____;
Post by: Lith on November 23, 2013, 09:50:08 pm
Fuck Piston it Away and fuck Cold Hard Crash
Post by: DMK on November 24, 2013, 09:08:46 am
Fun, interesting boss fights and so many references I could never catch them all. If you haven't already picked it I would suggest it highly, just for how versatile characters can be, even as simple as the Thing and Hulk. 8/10
Post by: Errdor on November 24, 2013, 03:34:57 pm
Ran this on a PS2 emulator (Pls don't kill me)
Good story, good gameplay which is different from 3-4, love the humour because of the side missions (lol manbabies in Kamurocho) and expansion of adding one more city for a little more discovery. The enemies are a little more challenging and the soundtrack is amazing.
Also
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Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 24, 2013, 07:26:21 pm
Post by: Shwa on November 25, 2013, 01:24:20 am
River City Ransom meets Yakuza combat and God Hand silliness. I can't make this up even if I tried.
Fun Fact: Don't be a shabazo.
Post by: Errdor on November 25, 2013, 02:09:26 am
Didn't that old era Yakuza game use a similar boss fight, aka fight against tigers?
If you mean Kenzan or probably 1, then I don't know because I haven't played and finished them.
Post by: Shwa on November 25, 2013, 02:11:25 am
Then 5 had a bear.
Post by: Errdor on November 25, 2013, 02:27:09 am
That was Yakuza 2 where you had to fight tigers.
Then 5 had a bear.
Oh that's what you mean. I could have thought he said that when Nanashi mentioned "old-era Yakuza" he meant Kenzan or 1 also had a part where you fight tigers similar to 2 :S
Post by: Nero D. on November 25, 2013, 03:22:31 am
had this game for almost a decade and never actually finished it (i do that a lot) decided to since i was already at the last part (all the stars collected minus snowe and ted) and for what it was it was good (polygon ceiling and whatnot but hey this is ps2 so theyre past that)
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on November 25, 2013, 05:23:08 am
Okay, I have to admit, I didn't play House of the Dead: Overkill, so I'm reviewing it strictly from picking it up for the first time.
Holy shit was it fun typing out words at rapid-pace. It felt a bit easy until I unlocked Hardcore mode, though. But in terms of gameplay, I really liked how it was set up.
What really shines in the game, however, is the grindhouse aesthetics. The series is always mocked as being corny with bad voice acting, and now there's finally an excuse to have it as such. The difference, however, is that it's actually really good in fitting in with the environment, especially Isaac Washington being a pretty transparent Samuel L. Jackson clone (but an awesome Samuel L. Jackson clone at that).
I still haven't unlocked everything yet though, so I'm playing through it again.
Post by: GOH on November 25, 2013, 10:42:25 am
Crash Bandicoot 2hahaha nub
Fuck Piston it Away and fuck Cold Hard Crash
Ahh the golden days, playing Crash 2 and drinkin milk and eating chocolate chip cookies. ;__;
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 25, 2013, 05:55:11 pm
That was Yakuza 2 where you had to fight tigers.
Then 5 had a bear.
Oh that's what you mean. I could have thought he said that when Nanashi mentioned "old-era Yakuza" he meant Kenzan or 1 also had a part where you fight tigers similar to 2 :S
Err... I was referring to what you said. I saw some videos about Kenzan and I think one fight was against tigers. But I checked it and it seems I was wrong.
Post by: Lith on November 26, 2013, 08:59:05 pm
Crash Bandicoot 2hahaha nub
Fuck Piston it Away and fuck Cold Hard Crash
Ahh the golden days, playing Crash 2 and drinkin milk and eating chocolate chip cookies. ;__;
Those levels fucking suck. Had to play Cold Hard Crash 6 times, by the 4th time I could do everything without dying, it was just the length of the level, it just dragged on and on.
Piston it away has some really bullshit jumps to get back to the death route, fuck those levels.
Post by: Markpachi on November 26, 2013, 09:09:26 pm
Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble (PSP)Oh wow, I miss that game. I loved everything about it, except the boss with the retarded ground punch attack.
River City Ransom meets Yakuza combat and God Hand silliness. I can't make this up even if I tried.
Fun Fact: Don't be a shabazo.
I really want to replay the game now, but my PSP is busted. Was there ever a continuation/next installment to the game? All I remember was Kenka Bancho 4, but it was all Japanese, and the hacked English version still wasn't out at the time.
Post by: Shwa on November 26, 2013, 11:43:44 pm
As for missing playing KB3, I can sympathize about the broken PSP. I played it on my newly acquired (and awesomely cheap) Vita and got it when it was on sale for $7.50.
Fuckin'. Worth it.
If you miss it that badly,
Post by: GOH on November 27, 2013, 10:59:40 am
Piston it away has some really bullshit jumps to get back to the death route, fuck those levels.Well it IS the last death route after all.
Warped had some insane death routes as well near the end.
Post by: Markpachi on November 27, 2013, 03:33:22 pm
There's only KB4 and I know I shouldn't be telling people "learn japanese so you don't have to wait for impossible localizations" so I'll tell you that you can still enjoy the game regardless since it's relatively import-friendly outside of Smashtalk. Fuck that messed me up bad, though getting MANLY SPIRIT back up is quite easy. Also the JP games aren't as tongue-in-cheek as KB3's localization.So should I get KB4? I'm kinda confused tbh. :(
As for missing playing KB3, I can sympathize about the broken PSP. I played it on my newly acquired (and awesomely cheap) Vita and got it when it was on sale for $7.50.WHAT A FUCKIN' GREAT BUY. Why aren't there deals like that in my country? I mean really!?
Fuckin'. Worth it.
If you miss it that badly, find an ISO somewhere and emulate it in PPSSPPEhh, I tend to steer clear when it comes to using emulators. It's not the same IMO.like I would.
pray to the angry shibui delinquent godsYou're awesome and have a great sense of humor. Why aren't there more people like you here in Guild? :wall:
Post by: Erroratu on November 27, 2013, 07:20:30 pm
Oh great.To open the door i need to press Y.....on the Xbox 360 controller,which i don't have,because this is a fucking PC game.
Mouse sensitivity is either off the roof or slow as a fucking turtle,there is no middle ground.
If a car goes upside down and you are in it,doesnt matter what speed was the car moving,you will fly like "an eagle,to the sea,fly like an eagle,let my spirit carry me" and lose a bunch of health.
It happened a bunch of times that my team mates that should have been following me run off somewhere else and let me fight 6 zombies on my own with a fuckin pipe.
Also,your character gets tired after walking for 12 seconds and then you have to switch characters,and you can only switch to your "friends",or however you call the guys you bring food and ammo and risk your life for to get almost nothing in return
Fuck this game.
Post by: DJ_HANNIBALROYCE on November 27, 2013, 07:25:30 pm
throwback racing game. not cars....but bikes,skateboards & rollerblades.
graphics was terrible but the unlockable characters made it soooo worth it.
and u were able to perform tricks while racing. XD
i played it more for memories. :)
Post by: Makkah on November 28, 2013, 10:03:35 pm
Yes, I'm one of those weirdos that actually buy these games for the single player. Not for the story, mi d you, but for the set peice filled shooting gallery. With that said, BF4 gave me exactly what I wanted. The controls are great, the guns sound magnificent, and of course, being a frostbite 3 game , It's beautiful.
The only problems I had with the game was my disobedient squadmates. I'd spot someone that was trying to flank me while I concentrated on a sniper, but I'd end up dying by the hand of the same guy I tagged while my squad shoots at someone else. Sometimes they won't fire a shot until you tell them either, but they are more than willing to give away our position by darting out into the open.
I've also experienced save file corruption during the Campaign, but thankfully i was only about an hour in at that point.
All in all I had fun. I'll replay it in a bit to get as many gold medals as possible, and might just jump into multiplayer too.
7.5/10
Post by: DMK on November 29, 2013, 01:30:01 am
Post by: Lith on November 29, 2013, 01:38:01 am
Just beat Warped. What death routes? Those things were pussy shit.Piston it away has some really bullshit jumps to get back to the death route, fuck those levels.Well it IS the last death route after all.
Warped had some insane death routes as well near the end.
Only thing that made the game worse was the racing levels but besides that it went a lot smoother, double jump and hover spin break the game.
Post by: Snakebyte on November 29, 2013, 04:39:24 am
EDIT: Wroooooooong topic.
Uh.
Well
I got nothin'.
Post by: Makkah on November 29, 2013, 05:04:56 am
Let us be weirdos together because I do the same! I had just finished my normal playthrough and still need to see the two other ending. While I didn't experience the save bug, i did have an odd one popup while during a mission it counted my points, but didn't award my medals or weapons. Which is a shame because its the only one I have left to get my Gold medal on.
Weirdos unite!
Now that you mention it, I recall experiencing the same bug as well on the second to last mission as well. Kinda weird. I've seen 2 of the endings so far, but they're not really that different.
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Post by: Nomechy on November 29, 2013, 05:14:32 pm
I love this game.
Post by: Lith on December 01, 2013, 06:56:33 am
That fruit bazooka.That thing isn't as useful as I remember it. By the time you shoot what you want you could already be ahead of the obstacle you want to get past.
Post by: Shwa on December 01, 2013, 07:14:15 am
Yes if you know Japanese, prepare to get your shit wrecked at smashtalk if you don't.There's only KB4 and I know I shouldn't be telling people "learn japanese so you don't have to wait for impossible localizations" so I'll tell you that you can still enjoy the game regardless since it's relatively import-friendly outside of Smashtalk. Fuck that messed me up bad, though getting MANLY SPIRIT back up is quite easy. Also the JP games aren't as tongue-in-cheek as KB3's localization.So should I get KB4? I'm kinda confused tbh. :(
Also I was wrong, there are two more installments after 4: Kenka Bancho 5 and Kenka Bancho Bros. which is supposedly the manliest entry yet.
I KNOW WHAT I'M GONNA GET IN THE FUTURE
EDIT: Another thing that could catch your eye is basically the spiritual successor to the series, GachiTora!, where you play as a gangster teacher ridding the students in his school from their inner demons. You are basically a badass exorcist beating kids and peers up PSYCHOLOGICALLY to save their reputations and their grades.
Post by: Markpachi on December 01, 2013, 08:22:58 am
Yes if you know Japanese, prepare to get your shit wrecked at smashtalk if you don't.Ahhhh shit, no Kenka Bacho for me then. :(
Also I was wrong, there are two more installments after 4: Kenka Bancho 5 and Kenka Bancho Bros. which is supposedly the manliest entry yet.Woah, Kenka Bancho Bros. sounds awesome. I'll check it out later.
EDIT: Another thing that could catch your eye is basically the spiritual successor to the series, GachiTora!, where you play as a gangster teacher ridding the students in his school from their inner demons. You are basically a badass exorcist beating kids and peers up PSYCHOLOGICALLY to save their reputations and their grades.I'll check it out too, thanks!
Post by: Websta on December 03, 2013, 12:14:24 am
Well I just finished this sucker aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand... My god that last boss took me like 2 hours to kill D:
During 59 hours and 30 something minutes of gameplay, I failed to actually get a girlfriend (it doesn't help that I was trying to get in pants of very chick that was showing mild interest in me). I maxed out all my characteristics though.
My only gripe with this game is the fact that you only get 1 turn per round during battles. Thankfully this was fixed in P4. I don't really know what else to say, that boss fight really exhausted me.
9/10. Go play this game if you haven't already.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on December 04, 2013, 11:02:03 am
No, not the movie. This is a fangame that you can buy here (http://www.manosthehandsoffate.com/).
I walked away from this game pleasantly surprised at the amount of work put into it. It's a retro-style game, but done right. As far as I can tell, the music and graphics follow the NES limitations, and the controller layout is similar as well. It also follows the rule that NES adaptations of movies usually do in that a lot of the times, anything and everything will be out to kill you, whether or not it was in the source. Fortunately, you have a hand gun to shoot stuff, which you can power up into a shotgun.
This game loosely follows the events in the movie, but there are a lot of nods to other terrible movies, namely ones that were featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000. For example, one of the recurring enemies is a levitating, invincible screaming skull (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Screaming_Skull), and another one is the jumping green hobgoblins (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobgoblins_(film)). The most notorious ones, however are the ones featured in the boss fights. There are two boss fights dedicated to fighting The Giant Claw (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Giant_Claw) and one fight (in my opinion, the toughest) against Ro-Man (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_Monster). I fail to see what they have to do with Manos, but they're amusing to see in action nonetheless and actually are funner to fight than the Manos characters' boss fights.
In terms of difficulty, this game feels a bit lopsided. The first two/three levels are almost insultingly easy, but after that, it makes the jump to really difficult really fast. So those 10 extra lives you got for not being a total idiot? I guarantee the first time around this game, you will lose all of them on Level 4/5 alone, even after collecting Crystal Hands to max out your health. In what is simultaneously a good and a bad thing, all the statues that drop items will ALWAYS drop certain items, and the game has a tendency to set check points nearby 1-up statues. There is no disadvantage to getting a game over other than starting the current level from the beginning and losing all your points (which don't really do anything anyway).
So in my opinion, while the game did an okay job of being a tribute to Manos, it did an excellent job at atmosphere for an oldschool NES action/platformer/shooter.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna order from Torgo's Pizza.
Post by: Valodim on December 04, 2013, 11:09:18 am
It's only 1/5 of a game so it didn't take very long (couple hours). The time it lasted though was pretty awesome. It's a Telltale game, so voice acting and story telling are superb. The art direction was better than The Walking Dead, and the story is captivating so far buuut it's hard to tell at this point, might just as well not be going anywhere? Sure hyped for the next episodes :)[avatar]//mugenguild.com/~valodim/twi/huhhuh.png[/avatar]
Post by: Bad News GBK on December 04, 2013, 11:20:47 am
Persona 3
Well I just finished this sucker aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand... My god that last boss took me like 2 hours to kill D:
During 59 hours and 30 something minutes of gameplay, I failed to actually get a girlfriend (it doesn't help that I was trying to get in pants of very chick that was showing mild interest in me). I maxed out all my characteristics though.
My only gripe with this game is the fact that you only get 1 turn per round during battles. Thankfully this was fixed in P4. I don't really know what else to say, that boss fight really exhausted me.
9/10. Go play this game if you haven't already.
But did you beat the FES Scenario too and even the secret boss Elizabeth and created the best Personas of the game like Thanatos? :-)
Post by: JDM on December 04, 2013, 10:55:27 pm
I went and watched the gameplay video. I smiled when I heard 8-bit versions of the music from the movie.
Post by: Blackmore on December 05, 2013, 01:29:23 am
Now to go through it again, as the Black Knight Pigwoman.
AKA Fang Boar Helm and Black Knight set with Enchanted Murakumo
Post by: Websta on December 05, 2013, 02:16:36 am
Persona 3
Well I just finished this sucker aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand... My god that last boss took me like 2 hours to kill D:
During 59 hours and 30 something minutes of gameplay, I failed to actually get a girlfriend (it doesn't help that I was trying to get in pants of very chick that was showing mild interest in me). I maxed out all my characteristics though.
My only gripe with this game is the fact that you only get 1 turn per round during battles. Thankfully this was fixed in P4. I don't really know what else to say, that boss fight really exhausted me.
9/10. Go play this game if you haven't already.
But did you beat the FES Scenario too and even the secret boss Elizabeth and created the best Personas of the game like Thanatos? :-)
No, no and no. I don't think I have the energy for that :P
Post by: Bad News GBK on December 05, 2013, 09:54:05 am
Injustice Gods Among You - Ultimate Edition (PS3)
This was one of the games i did not buy at launch because i guessed there would be another version later with more characters.
Injustice is kinda similar to Mk9 which is not a bad thing. The graphics look better, the music is super boring, and the story mode relative enjoyable and sometimes fun but a bit short. There are the many Star-Labs missions now and those seem to be pretty challenging, will take a lot of time to get through all of them.
Personally i find the characters being a bit too small for a fighting game about super heroes and villains but that was probably needed to do because the stage interactivity stuff. The gameplay itself is more than solid, would give that a 8/10 ..my only gripes are that the characters could all use some more standard moves and combos and wakeup strategies but that was never a strenght of NRS / Midway.
A nice game, grabbing it for only 40 euro was a good deal!
Post by: Killer Kong on December 07, 2013, 01:38:15 am
Absolutely amazing. Everything about this game is literally perfect. I thought Super Mario Galaxy 2 would be my favorite 3D Mario game for ages, however...this game surpassed it. The pacing is absolutely seamless and lends itself well to replayability and enjoyment, each level fleshes out a new idea long enough to leave you satisfied and not tired of it, and the controls and music? Both extremely smooth. If you're interested in Smash Bros or a future WiiU game, pick this game up with it. You just might be surprised.
Post by: DMK on December 07, 2013, 03:44:39 am
Baring story gameplay was fantastic and worked much better then the first. It had been a while since I played the first, but the way they did bullet trajectory it wasn't always a sure fire hit, but a "best guess" of where the bullet would land. Not a bad thing because it didn't make it a "move red dot over guy, kill him" thing. Solid 7/10
Posted: December 10, 2013, 07:24:32 am
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
Not the brightest spot in the history of this awesome franchise but if played improperly can lead to alot of trouble later on much like its proper overhead strategy games. I only wish there were more missions to send your troops on and more side missions. Solid 7.2/10
Post by: HSpiritOfVengeance on December 10, 2013, 02:22:19 pm
A very good throwback to games like Double Dragon, while at the same time throwing some good humor in. Totally worth the $15. 9/10
Post by: Lucina on December 10, 2013, 09:09:51 pm
It's a really nice throwback to A Link to the Past, with majority of the items and dungeons still there. I think I completed it waaay too fast, probably due to me remembering where most of the original dungeons were. The dungeons themselves are nice, with some rooms retaining some methods to navigate while still being fresh and having to adapt to walls. Buy it if you're feeling nostalgic.
Post by: Snakebyte on December 12, 2013, 12:10:20 pm
I posted most of my thoughts here (http://mugenguild.com/forum/msg.1873680) earlier in the playthrough.
TL;DR,
Pros:
- Crossbow, Assassin Recruits, concept of '100% synch', much improved side-style content esp. War Machine missions and final level of Da Vinci DLC
Cons:
- One city instead of many, frequent graphical glitches when traversing it too fast, less story and gameplay innovation compared from the jump from 1 to 3.
Additional comments:
My opinion of it has improved greatly over the second half, my end assessment is it's slightly but only slightly better than 2, like 1-2 points on a scale of 100. Came in with a huge grudge against it for being 2: The Boring Stuck In One City Confusing As Hell Edition, but it won me over. Debating jumping into Revelations just to see wtf happened in that ending. I don't. I mean. What? I. Why? HUH? WHAT?! ;.;
Watching credits right now. I believe I have 100% sync and all the singleplayer trophies, but I think it said some stuff unlocked in some shops when I finished Sequence 8, so we'll see. Screw the multiplayer.
(Probably a 91-92/100, I guess?)
Post by: Long John Killer on December 12, 2013, 08:46:44 pm
Debating jumping into Revelations just to see wtf happened in that ending. I don't. I mean. What? I. Why? HUH? WHAT?! ;.;I thought I said don't see it until you've beaten it. :(
I keep wanting to start over Assassin's Creed from the beginning to where they're up to now...but then I end up getting distracted and end up messing around in Budokai or Borderlands or whatever, and never get around to it. Now I'm tempted to at least play through Brotherhood again, though.
...Or at least read the book for it.
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 12, 2013, 09:30:07 pm
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.As a game, the core mechanics are better than AC2. It is indeed a better game. Better graphics too. BAREBONES GAMEPLAY = AC:B is better.
My opinion of it has improved greatly over the second half, my end assessment is it's slightly but only slightly better than 2, like 1-2 points on a scale of 100. Came in with a huge grudge against it for being 2: The Boring Stuck In One City Confusing As Hell Edition, but it won me over.
As a package, that game should have never been $60. It's an expansion with 60% te reach of the story of the original AC2. It's a continuation, derivative, short, not nearly as epic as AC2, which made me really interested in the franchise. AC2 was an abismally big step forward from AC1. AC:B was barely a refinement from AC2's core.
If it wasn't a different game in itself, and it was actually called AC2.5, I'd accept it easier. It was mareketed as if it was a completely new game, and it's not. It's inferior to its predecessor in scale.
Haven't played Revelations yet, though. Maybe soon, when I get it cheap.
Post by: Snakebyte on December 12, 2013, 10:33:58 pm
@walt: Short? No. I spent substantially MORE time in Brotherhood than I did in AC2. It is a longer, better game. I completely shared your opinion until I actually beat the game and found it to be more in-depth with substantially more content. I had 32 hours in AC2 and almost 50 in ACB, 100%ing the singleplayer with all DLC in both cases.
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 12, 2013, 11:28:06 pm
I 100%'d AC2, and it took months. I was pretty much done with AC:B in 3 weekends.
Post by: Snakebyte on December 12, 2013, 11:34:11 pm
And... AC2 didn't have 10 towns. Florence, Forli, the one in Tuscany, the Villa, and Venice?
And you know... 100% synching everything.
EDIT: Also leveling up assassins doesn't take any time at all. You stop at a pigeon thing and flip through some menus and send your guys off while you fuck off to do something else.
Post by: Snakebyte on December 13, 2013, 08:04:11 pm
Link Between Worlds
Pros:
- A solid 2D Zelda game after HOW many years? with a ton of good innovations.
Cons:
- Short and easy.
Additional comments:
Stamina gauge, Hyrule/Lorule shifting, wall merge mechanic, GREAT ideas. Good utilization of more buttons for more functions. Lots and lots of good little changes. However, I didn't like the item renting or the any-order-ness of the dungeons. Going through the overworld and 'unlocking' the next dungeon is a good chunk of what grants length and variety to a Zelda game, and almost all of that content was gone from this one because of how they chose to play it.
Still, when my only complaint for a game is that there isn't enough of it, it was a pretty damn good game.
Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on December 13, 2013, 09:06:47 pm
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Post by: Lith on December 14, 2013, 10:35:41 pm
Only major complaint was not being able to purchase the remixed Final Fight tracks. The West side cage match remix in there is fucking amazing but it only plays when you're fighting thugs outside of Haggar's place.
Post by: Snakebyte on December 18, 2013, 06:21:02 pm
No, Ubisoft.
Just No.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on December 18, 2013, 06:31:04 pm
Assassin's Creed Revelations: The Lost Archive.
No, Ubisoft.
Just No.
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Post by: Snakebyte on December 18, 2013, 06:34:52 pm
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Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on December 18, 2013, 06:45:55 pm
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Revelations story is just so meh. Oh well, at least the gameplay is the most refined of the Ezio games.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on December 20, 2013, 10:14:28 pm
Bye bye game. Finished you just in time to prepare myself for Winter Sales. It was a nice experience, that I recommend to everybody. There's still some things I wish they stop doing, like using 2-D sprites with no movement at all. I do hope Persona Q allows them to improve that more. Plus more map elements would be totally cool too, I don't want to fill the map with orange points to mark where certain parts are.
Post by: DMK on December 21, 2013, 08:24:21 am
When I started playing a few months ago the entire game had left a sour taste in my mouth. From the use of the boring and dull Unreal Engine to replacing Sam's original voice actor and seemingly confirmed reports of "FUCK STEALTH AGAIN, BANG BANG SHOOT POW". I dug in though and started and sadly all of that still rings true. Even if you stealth every mission there are some you're forced into confrontations. At least shooting can sorta feel nice if you have proper upgrades and you know, don't focus on stealth upgrades for your suit. Started to enjoy it in the end, but the game just locked up at the end "fight" pissing me right off. Overall a 5/10. Nothing overly good and nothing overly bad. Just bland for a SC game.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on December 24, 2013, 10:00:28 pm
A visual novel about murders, with lots of gore in it. I really like gore if it's done well, and it left me satisfied in this case. I wish you could have saved some of the victims, but you can't, which can depress you if you liked some of them. The True End made me sad, honestly, and for what I've heard about the sequel, I guess I was right in believing that there's no hope for a certain character to be alive at the end of the novel, even if it's not told what happens to it.
Oh well, I should try to switch to a more happy-tone visual novel now. Hope I can find one easily.
Post by: Pal on December 27, 2013, 05:10:29 am
Extra: Generic visual novel ordeal with really wacky situations and characters. I did the mandatory routes to unlocking Unlimited: Meiya and Sumika. Both routes are the same with one scene being different and who you get to bone. The H scenes are bad.
Unlimited: Main character wakes in a different verse where aliens attacked and there are mechas. Better than Extra, and it does a good job showing the constrast of a normal peaceful world and a world at war where everyone's ready to die, overall much more interesting but it leaves many things unexplained for the sequel to pick up. The H scene (only played it once, all routes are the same except who you get to bone) was worse than Extra's.
7/10. It's the necessary evil for the superior Muv Luv Alternative, but I enjoyed it at some point at least.
Post by: Hyogo on December 28, 2013, 06:36:11 pm
What else can I say except that it's a beautiful looking game with colorful surroundings and characters and a good few moments when it caught me off guard and made me giggle, Dreamy Bowser was a wonderful and challenging fight that was a perfect final boss for this.
The only down-points of the game is that it can lag at times which can really put me off compared to where it's smooth all the time and that Giant Battles tend to get me stressed with some of the times with slow input commands. (I'm looking at you Giant Bowser battle :I)
Wonderful game although and it's definitely worth a purchase, I would consider playing Hard mode/Game+ but I'd rather not.
Post by: Shwa on December 28, 2013, 07:02:39 pm
It's a very awesome solo experience for fans of the series, both relatively new players and seasoned veterans alike.
The monster variety is there as a perfect blend between Freedom Unite and Tri, and the return of the weapon types missing from Tri is incredibly welcome.
Another change one could fully appreciate is the lack of swimming involved, removing any of the tedium that Tri's easier core gameplay had, while adapting to Freedom Unite's harsh difficulty earlier than expected.
That is not to say, however, that Portable 3rd's learning curve is steep, just that since it's a solo-centric game, you wouldn't expect the Guild Quests to be as long as they are. They are roughly more difficult that vanilla Tri's online quests so having friends is recommended if you wish to save time. Because of this, monster health in Guild Quests is balanced to slight equals or bare differences, the only main differences being how much damage you're bound to take before dying like a bitch, like suddenly getting one-shotted by Nargacuga's tail slam the moment you reach High Rank.
Those worried for lack of G Rank quests have nothing to fear as the DLC quests have you covered for most of your challenge needs. That, and there are custom quests you can make with tools found on the interwebs so there's that too.
The game is far from perfect, though. Tri's awesome bowgun customization has been removed, certain species from Tri like the Lagiacrus have gone missing due to lack of swimming, and while having the Zinogre, Nibelsnarf and Tigrex replace them as compensation is really awesome, two of those return for Tri Ultimate which seems like the better investment.
But 3U has swimming back and it doesn't have Tigrex so it's an ultimately worse game. KEKEKEKE
If you get this on PS3, there is netplay built in granted you have a wired internet connection as it has integrated AdHoc Party (Japanese version), and connections are super smooth with players from all over.
S'a good game. If you haven't played it already, you should go get it. Unless you have 3U. But ehhhhhhh.
Post by: Snakebyte on January 01, 2014, 04:38:49 pm
Sorry, all the opinions I was given before I got to this game made me really, really overanalyze it. Skim past if you don't care.
Pros:
- Opening cutscene and first sequence were amazing.
- Increased focus on presentation, story, cinematic gameplay sequences in general; the Galata Tower challenge mission in particular blew my mind.
- The major NPCs felt well-acted and well-characterized, as opposed to Brotherhood's lazy c/ps from 2.
- The end mission with the parachute chariot chase was fucking brilliant.
- Eagle Sense, press left analog stick and aim, as opposed to Eagle Vision, hold triangle.
- No more wanted posters. Ever. Anywhere. Notoriety system cleaned way the hell up and made less annoying.
- Weapon wheel separated into two distinct wheels for primary and secondary weapons.
- Fixes the problem of the crossbow being overpowered; there are now reasons to use the crossbow, the gun, and the throwing knives.
- I primarily used knives, which felt right, and was how I played in 2.
- Everything about the Hookblade was great, and felt like a thing you always should have had.
- Making the minimap have terrain, in a faux-satellite view, makes everything SO MUCH BETTER.
- Overall graphical improvements; Constantinople is gorgeous, and the Ishak Passha armor (sp?) is pretty as fuck.
- Controls feel more responsive than previous installments; I run into people and things or up walls when I don't mean to, far less often.
- Constantinople is easily my favorite city in any of these games. It's large, it has the verticality Brotherhood was lacking, it has its own character and enough uniqueness to not feel repetitive and bland, it feels like buildings are larger, streets are wider, rooftops are easier to traverse...
- Bomb crafting was actually very neat and useful! I was not expecting to like it but I did, even if I didn't use it all THAT often.
- Guild Challenges are still kind of a shitty idea, but they were improved from brotherhood.
- The Altair segments were very well done, though I wish more of them had real gameplay and not 'Old Altair Stumbles About; The Mission'. However, I still like the story those ones told.
- I like the structure of the story overall; splitting the main objective between doing shit for Yusuf and doing shit for Sofia (date, book, secret location) felt well done. It was a good formula that never quite felt formulaic.
- The Den Defense was a nice idea. I don't enjoy it, but it was a good consequence for the notoriety system, and to make the assassin recruitment matter and feel less generic.
- The side missions (though there are less of them overall) don't ever feel generic. I particularly enjoyed the scripted assassin recruitment missions, and the master assassin missions. In fact, that's my general observation of the game; nothing (animus fragments and guild challenges aside) ever felt generic, everything felt real and relevant.
Cons:
- While it looks good sometimes, the fog/sand filter in use sometimes in Constantinople is easily seen when rotating the camera, and looks lazy.
- I was used to this from Okami on the PS2, though, so I didn't particularly mind.
- Cappadocio felt rushed and lazy.
- I kind of... ran out of game? This is the first installment where the money system didn't play out properly. I finished the game with several things left unpurchased (books and landmarks) and will have to leave it on for a bit to get those trophies, I guess.
- The Animus Fragments were unusually tedious and there was no in-game reward for collecting them.
- It's noticeably shorter than Brotherhood and 2; I had 32 hours in 2, 45-50 in Brotherhood, and maybe 25 in this.
- The ending didn't do much for me; Brotherhood's had more impact.
- The Lost Archive DLC is awful.
In summation, this game is everything I want out of this franchise, except, well, more of it. In comparison, Brotherhood was flat, bloated, and boring, like something that should have been an expansion of 2 and was pushed into a full game by Ubisoft. I am so happy this game had no horses and no countryside segments. It had a proper city. It wasn't full of bullshit country trails and cliffs and fucking impossible-to-climb Colosseums. I feel retroactively ashamed for enjoying Brotherhood; this very clearly showed me everything I really disliked about it. One city is fine when it's a proper fucking city. That said, the ending felt rushed, like they ran out of content. I felt like they had a higher commitment to quality but as such could only do so much in the time they were given to make the game and that left it a bit lacking.
tl;dr, the first 60-70% of this game was a 93-94 for me, and then it trickled down to ~80 by Sequence 7 or so.
Post by: Long John Killer on January 02, 2014, 04:25:32 am
Wow. That ending totally bummed me out. :(
I wasn't expecting the bad ending to a punk rock side-scroller that's so over the top and funny, hinting you'd rock the world to death on the bad one to end on such a sad note. Now I want to go back and get the required skill to earn the good ending, but my character doesn't want to get the skill anymore. Luckily there's two more separate playthoughs with different endings to get the good ones on.
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- The ending didn't do much for me; Brotherhood's had more impact.
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Post by: DMK on January 02, 2014, 10:49:38 am
This isn't half bad compared to the base game and its nice to have multiple weapons at the ready like in the first two games versus that dumb two gun limit implemented in Infinite. Elisabeth design isn't bad either, but Something about Rapture feels off though and try as they might it doesn't capture the look or overall feel of Bioshock 1. Fuck the ending to this though, I didn't really get it. 6.9/10
Post by: Bastard Walt on January 02, 2014, 05:18:52 pm
But...Ezio coming to peaceThat's the ending to Revelations, not Brotherhood.
Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on January 02, 2014, 05:34:42 pm
Really fun Zelda, to the point that It idn't feel dull like some sections on Skyward Sword (mostly when you did backtracking in that game). I liked how the game lets you chose what to do next; that encouraged me to get all the items... although I'm missing 5 heart pieces and the red mail :(
Post by: Snakebyte on January 02, 2014, 08:41:48 pm
It was great until Ezio went offscreen. My bad. XD
Post by: Long John Killer on January 02, 2014, 10:33:30 pm
That's the ending to Revelations, not Brotherhood.But I was talking about Revelations. :???:
Post by: Bastard Walt on January 02, 2014, 11:48:17 pm
Damn, you're right. For some reason I skipped the part where he said Revelations, and I thought he was reviewing Black Flag :SThat's the ending to Revelations, not Brotherhood.But I was talking about Revelations. :???:
SORRY!~
Post by: Snakebyte on January 03, 2014, 02:39:44 am
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on January 03, 2014, 08:39:38 am
It's great, nice tight controls, very satisfying combat, gorgeous visuals; and most importantly, it's a Metroid-y game and I need new ones periodically injected into bloodstream or I'll literally and figuratively die.
A bit on the short side though, and there are a few very obvious, distracting graphical glitches (that fortunately don't occur that often, but they aren't one-time things either). Still, worth every penny.
The Stanley Parable
kinda not really a game maybe but those discussions are always dumb anyway and "interactive fiction" sounds lame so yeah anyways this is great and I can't talk about it because spoilers, and the fact that I can't talk about it because of spoilers is probably in and of itself a spoiler
Post by: Makkah on January 04, 2014, 12:28:53 am
Not as good as the second game, but still really good on its own. Some series annoyances persist, such as Drake's poor center of balance. I mean, seriously, who staggers from a 3 foot jump? The fact that everything Drake touches crumbles to dust is also getting pretty old IMO, and the gun-play could definitely use some refinement. On the plus side, the writing and VO are still great and the game is as gorgeous as ever. Even something as dull and dreary as a desert manages to impress with some very nice use of colour. Speaking of deserts, the caravan chase scene is one of the greatest action segments in any video game ever. Not as good as the train from the previous game, but still lots of fun.
I'm also glad that the game has maintained the series' puzzle methodology. There's nothing I hate more than a puzzle that requires you to backtrack in order to find some damn key/amulet/battery/whatever... Everything you need to solve the puzzle is right there with you. It's just up to you to figure out how everything works, and it usually makes sense. Kinda like the puzzles in the God of War games.
All in all it's a great game; they just need to work out those control issues and it would be damn near perfect.
8/10
Can't wait to see how the new game turns out. :)
Post by: Nomechy on January 04, 2014, 04:17:38 pm
Shooting was fun enough and the set pieces do make for some really cool moments, but it still has the exact same problems as the last two games. Namely the characters and the fact that all the puzzles are solved for you the minute they begin.
Other thoughts.
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Overall: Meh.
Post by: Makkah on January 04, 2014, 06:59:49 pm
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Namely the characters and the fact that all the puzzles are solved for you the minute they begin.What's wrong with the characters? I've always liked Sully and Chloe, and while Elena is a tad too perfect, she's still likable. Marlowe was OK, but her motives were a bit shallow IMO, but so were the Russian dude's (not even gonna try to spell his name). Talbot's just an asshole though.
I know they keep nagging you with the hint button, but you don't have to press it. I think you can turn it off completely too.
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Post by: Nomechy on January 04, 2014, 07:23:05 pm
What's wrong with the characters?There is nothing terribly bad or inconsistent about the way they are written, but rather they just fits such stock character writing molds that they just end up being kinda boring.
I know they keep nagging you with the hint button, but you don't have to press it. I think you can turn it off completely too.The fact that they just straight up give you the answers in the notebook (hints are fine, not showing the freaking conclusion from the start) and then the characters nudging you in the right direction every minute you don't get it, is both pushy and a bit insulting. It's like the game knows the puzzles are not much to write home about and just want's you to hurry on past them.
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Post by: DMK on January 05, 2014, 02:54:17 am
Oh shit, what a gem. Awesome melee combat, every weapon feels different and reacts differently depending on what the enemy is using. Dat atmosphere. HOLY SHIT PLAY THIS GAME. DO WHATEVER IS POSSIBLE TO. About to start the second and i understand it only gets better. WHY DID WE GET FEAR 3 AND NOT CONDEMNED 3. FUCK 9/10
Ryse: Son of Rome
Its pretty sad to compare this to a game from 2006, but its really that bad after beating Criminal Origins. Visuals do nothing for this motion blur mess. Jesus, back the camera away. This isn't Crysis Crytek, I don't need to see in first person that is the blurry mess of enemys swinging at me. Unresponsive controls toppled with Kinect commands that rarely function or do so on their own time only adds to the headache of this game. 4/10
Post by: Nomechy on January 05, 2014, 03:01:47 am
About to start the second and i understand it only gets better.Nope.
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Post by: Long John Killer on January 06, 2014, 02:11:49 pm
A sandbox game in Hong Kong, playing as undercover cop Wei Shen working to bring down local crime lords the Triads. Some personal ties to individuals within the organization and built mutual trust makes knowing which side is the right side a blurred line.
Pretty great all around, good choice for the Xbox's free game this first half of the month. Main issues with it are how too many NPCs are brought up as important figures...then you never see them again, despite seemingly going to keep in contact with them following meeting them (Ex. King). Other thing...no jump button. Getting out of the water onto oddly-shaped landmasses with no jump button proves to be a chore, among other nuisances it causes.
But on the positive side, game runs smooth, physical combat is done quite well, gun-play is par on GTA IV, cars are varied and don't drive poorly, music's just as varied (Though I swear, one song played during a public bus mission sounds exactly like something from Adult Swim or Toonami, and two others on the radio from AS as well...), Hong Kong is beautiful, and the story is a nice tale on the importance of duty and family and choosing between them.
Post by: Valodim on January 06, 2014, 02:24:52 pm
The Stanley Parable
kinda not really a game maybe but those discussions are always dumb anyway and "interactive fiction" sounds lame so yeah anyways this is great and I can't talk about it because spoilers, and the fact that I can't talk about it because of spoilers is probably in and of itself a spoiler
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on January 09, 2014, 10:47:42 am
So while I'm waiting for the Telltale to release TWD and Wolf Among Us episodes, I've gone back and played one of their previous efforts, and since I'm a big fan of the Back to the Future movies, why not?
The basic storyline is that it's a few months after the events of the third movie, and Doc's disappeared. The bank is selling off his assets, when suddenly, Marty discovers a Delorean approaching him and Einstein jumping out of it, with a pre-recorded message telling him that Doc is trapped somewhere in time and Marty has to rescue him. Naturally it goes way deeper than this, and there are all sorts of ramifications for the duo's actions.
To look at the raw story itself, it's excellent. I really thought that there wasn't anywhere they could go after the third movie, but this game's storyline was so well-planned out that I wish it could've been turned into a movie (although that will never happen for obvious reasons). It takes a lot of risks in terms of storytelling and what can and can't fit into the Back to the Future universe, and in the end, it all pays off spectacularly well. There are some off areas, but all-in-all, it grabbed my attention from beginning to end.
The voice acting is another incredible feat. A.J. Locascio gets Marty's voice spot-on. I almost thought I was listening to a young Michael J. Fox until a certain point in the game that you'll probably recognize when you get to it. Christopher Lloyd returns as Doc, and he gives some especially memorable performances, especially in the third episode. God, he gave me goosebumps. As far as the other actors, they're okay although they're not especially exciting to listen to, with the exception of Trixie Trotter, who does a good job of playing a dumb blonde that actually goes deeper than that (oh and her VA plays Clementine in TWD, so there's that).
The only thing that keeps this game from being truly stellar is the gameplay. You can tell that this game was more of an experiment for Telltale, a warm-up, if you will, on the transition to games like TWD and Wolf Among Us. It's got some puzzles here and there like their earlier efforts, and has the beginnings of TWD's dialog choices. While that sounds good, the puzzles are a bit more on the easy side (hell the game even gives you hints and tells you exactly what to do if you press it enough), and the dialog choices either have no effect on the storyline, or will just loop back to the last screen so you can pick a different choice. Additionally, there's lots of invisible barriers that you can bump into where it looks like you can walk, (Episode 3 is NOTORIOUS for this), and a lot of the puzzles are based on plot setups or just doing the right arbitrary action at the right time to trigger a totally unrelated event. For Example:
Spoiler: Example (click to see content)
So yeah, definitely a game worth checking out. It's not the best of Telltale's work, but it's still an incredible story and any fans of Back to the Future will definitely enjoy it. Also, if the ending is to be trusted (and if Christopher Lloyd is, for that matter), maybe there will be a Season 2? I hope it follows TWD's format more, because that seems like something that would fit in PERFECTLY in the Back to the Future universe.
8/10
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 09, 2014, 11:49:48 pm
I really liked the game, but boy, either I'm too good, or the game is waaaaay too easy. Finding the extra objects, the puzzles and the bosses, etc. I'm kind of disappointed on how the easy these things were in the game. I wish they make it harder next time.
Also, that Merge mechanic was not really used as much as I expected. The majority of times to reach unreachable extra objects or travel between worlds, and that's it. What a wasted power, it would have been much more cool if you could attack right from the beginning inside the walls, which only happens in the last boss battle.
Post by: Bastard Walt on January 09, 2014, 11:52:45 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 09, 2014, 11:58:59 pm
Man, I miss Link's Awakening and the "Oracle of" games so much. Maybe I should play them again.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on January 10, 2014, 03:13:08 am
Goddamn was this game a letdown. Considering a lot of GOTY list have this game on them, I am very utterly disappointed.
I'm not saying that I found the story stupid. Maybe it's my VN-loving background, but Sam's story was pretty heart-wrenching up until the last bit, and the bits you pick up about the rest of the family are actually pretty intriguing. However, the game around it is where I find fault. It feels like the developers just made this game as a big "haha, gotcha" by framing it as a horror game. I mean, you see reports of ghost hunting, books on the matter, hell in one passage you find a pentagram and a ouija board. The house is even nicknamed "The Psycho House," for fuck's sake. And despite all that, none of the matters, and none of it pays off. It's all sound and fury signifying nothing.
I mean, there's nothing wrong with people trying out new things, and I did like the story, but the experience wasn't worth the $10-12 I spent on it.
Post by: Mgbenz on January 10, 2014, 04:02:08 am
These are games about an elf saving a princess/kingdom on a family brand handheld console. Admit it, you're not the target audience, it's supposed to be for 8 year olds.
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NintendoHard
Family friendly doesn't exactly mean easy as hell. It just means it can be played by anyone.
Post by: Alpaca-San on January 10, 2014, 05:12:19 am
These are games about an elf saving a princess/kingdom on a family brand handheld console. Admit it, you're not the target audience, it's supposed to be for 8 year olds.but...but I was like younger than 8 when I beat the original Legend of Zelda's second quest!
Post by: Long John Killer on January 10, 2014, 07:31:59 am
I, uh, I think they lost sight who's the protagonist and main focus of the story.
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Beyond a confusing mixed-up story, the game itself looked nice for a '07 JRPG. Combat was exceedingly simple, bash attack, win. Made it more difficult when they randomized the button presses needed, but nothing you can't get used to within two battles.
I'm still not settled with the anime look. Would have gone the extra mile character-design wise if they didn't all look cutesy like this (http://static.minitokyo.net/downloads/07/46/447307.jpg?228247027). But at the same time, it helps the world design as a whole, especially what with being a dream. Maybe if they did something different for the reality-based portions.
The little history lessons on Chopin's life leaving Poland, living with George, the pain of him learning of his friends and family's downfall while he was out of the country, all set to his music was quite nice to have between chapters though, that I must say.
Post by: Shwa on January 10, 2014, 10:32:38 am
But yeah,. while the premise was cool, I was weirded out with how damn... happy the game was considering the context. Especially:
That was so... so weird.Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Post by: Long John Killer on January 10, 2014, 05:08:15 pm
I also meant Konstancja Gladkowska who sang the opera, which makes the ending all the more confusing, because I thought that was George Sand present with him at his bed the entire time. Considering that's what the dialogue even said.
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Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 11, 2014, 11:09:01 am
Got this game for Christmas. I should have gotten in a lot earlier. It's a masterpiece. I truly like everything in the game, except that the AI doesn't use the Dual system, which would make it more challenging. And also the Dual system makes things a little too easy, with the Dual Block negating all damage from an attack and the partner being totally inmune to any attack. I do hope they improve it next game. Also, only three slots to save is bad. Hope it's possible to add more with the 3DS.
Post by: Caddie on January 12, 2014, 02:37:10 am
Preface
I bought the game, despite already having the 15th anniversary which is almost the exact same game(and having played this game dozens of times through over the past 20 years), because this version has a hard mode.
The Game
The hard mode makes 3 spots in the game where you fight guards tougher. Your shield has a faster timer before dying, you can't make as many, lasers from the guards kill them quicker, and more enemies can charge shield blasting shots than in the original.
Bonus Content
Weirdest bonus content ever. You select bonus when opening the game and it opens a folder on your computer with tif, wmv, pdf, and wav files. The bonus content includes A picture, the Sega CD soundtrack, amiga roms of the original game, and making of stuff that's on youtube.
Overall
Probably not worth it if you've played through the game a million times like me, I 100% it in 30 mins. But if you've never played it I always recommend Another World, since at it's heart it's a great game and I love it to this day.
Post by: DMK on January 12, 2014, 06:49:19 am
Ignoring the odd turns and darker tone of the story, the gameplay was fantastic and Fun. It still needs alot of work because it will chug like crazy and none of which they said was fixed with the release date patch is fixed. I don't know if its even possible to get the bad ending in this game either. First try and without dieing we got the S rank ending. Fine game but certainly not a next gen title. 6.6/10
Post by: Snakebyte on January 17, 2014, 12:04:53 pm
That ending
what
no
I played through this historical boringness simulator edutainment walk-this-way glitchfest for that?
Post by: TempesT on January 17, 2014, 04:17:20 pm
Post by: Snakebyte on January 17, 2014, 07:04:56 pm
mainly just tears
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on January 18, 2014, 10:05:53 pm
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Post by: -Red- on January 18, 2014, 11:14:46 pm
No need to write 4 lines for the review. Awesome is the only word I need... ok, that and maybe horrible camera but whatever! Finished Hard and Very Hard mode. Now to give Revengeance mode a try!
Post by: Lord Kain on January 18, 2014, 11:17:41 pm
Post by: -Red- on January 19, 2014, 01:48:21 am
Post by: The MegaBrony on January 19, 2014, 02:16:49 am
It. Is. Totally. AWESOME.
Post by: DMK on January 20, 2014, 11:21:36 pm
Certainly not the prettiest AC title this gen, it is one of my recent favorites for actually getting to the point and assassinating people. Sadly though Ubisoft fixed much of nothing in the ways character cling to parts of trees instead of running around them, latching onto random things as you run through streets and even sometimes muskets glitching out in the hands of enemies turning them fully automatic. I give it a 5.9/10 it was at least fun
Post by: LurkerSupreme on January 20, 2014, 11:29:19 pm
Finally got through the whole thing after starting and stopping since summer. It basically plays like Baldur's Gate ( Same Engine ) ,but with more focus on combat and the ability to create your entire party from scratch. I like the combat encounters in this game much more than I did in BG1&2 because they usually felt challenging without being incredibly cheap and exhausting; not having to constantly worry about paralysis ,level down , instant death spell etc. was a relief. The pre-rendered environments in this game look pretty great, even for today and the music was decent fantasy style orchestrations ( not really my thing, but I didn't mind). The only weakness for me was the same issues that plague all of the IE games: path finding is awful. I enjoyed it.
IWD 2
I'm not sure if I like this game better than first ,but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The gripes I had were the UI, which looked like they attempted to make it more compact and streamlined ,but it was hard to figure out the layout since all the buttons were so tiny. It was easier to just remember keyboard macros. I also wasn't fond of a large chunk of the enemy encounters where you had to fight hordes of enemies who constantly surrounded you and sometimes simply appear to your rear. It made keeping formations and caused me to regret even having dedicated archers since they ended up in melee combat anyway. Regardless, the dungeon busting was fun and making characters felt more fun in 3e rules. Boss fight was underwhelming though (and path-finding still sucks).
Post by: Person Man on January 21, 2014, 03:12:10 am
Guh, why do all adventure games these days have to be broken up into chunks? And why do all the chunks have to end with huge mindfucky cliffhangers? Double Fine, you wonderful bastards you. :doom:
At any rate the game is phenomenal. Beautiful art direction, terrific story, and fun, classic gameplay. It's got the puzzles and sense of exploration of classic adventure games like King's Quest or Day of the Tentacle, but without the clunky UI and preposterous leaps of logic that those older games are infamous for. If you weren't one of their Kickstarter backers, keep an eye out for when it releases to the public later this month.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 23, 2014, 04:18:23 pm
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Yeah, 3Ds version with the Master Quest mode, 100% complete. Everything mirrored wasn't that bad, and stalfos and other stronger normal enemies taking like 4-8 hearts in one attack made for a nice challenge. The dungeons, unfortunately, were more annoying than hard, and some forced you to have certain optional items to beat them (like Din's Fire in the Fire Temple, you only needed Din's Fire for entering the Shadow Temple but in this game it's a really necessary item before you get the Fire Arrows, even before turning into Adult Link). Also, motion control aiming is both good and terrible depending on the situation. It's faster for aiming at something close but terrible when you have to aim at something that forces you to move a lot. Last, the menu was really well done, it was really easy to get any item you wanted to use. Plus those upgraded graphics look really good.
tl;dr This Legend of Zelda port is worth the money. Also, seeing as how they teased Majora's Mask a lot in the "A Link Between Worlds" 3ds game, I really want to play Majora's Mask for 3Ds soon. I really want to. I'm holding myself from playing the N64 version so I have motivation to play it.
Post by: Pal on January 24, 2014, 09:36:00 pm
I got stuck losing to Armstrong for 30 minutes until I found out that if I didn't set my resolution to 800x600 I couldn't do the last Zandatsu to him. One shotted him after changing resolutions.
Great game, I was impressed by the rather good KB+M controls. Finished in Normal, will probably do a run on higher difficulties when I feel like it.
Post by: -Red- on January 24, 2014, 11:44:28 pm
Post by: DMK on January 25, 2014, 02:31:58 am
I have yet to 100% it, but I thoroughly enjoyed this game and its boosted my like of the series ten fold. The combat compared to the first game isn't the same, but you can only do so much on a 2D plane, but it is done well enough to give you a fair amount of options when faced with multiple enemies. There are some errant slowdowns in cutscenes or maybe its stutter, but either way it probably shouldn't be there and a few needless quicktime events scattered about. Solid game though. 7/10
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 25, 2014, 09:01:20 pm
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
I got stuck losing to Armstrong for 30 minutes until I found out that if I didn't set my resolution to 800x600 I couldn't do the last Zandatsu to him. One shotted him after changing resolutions.
That reminds me of Tomb Raider game, in the last fight, if you used a high resolution the quick time event wouldn't register properly and you always failed it. If it's a similar problem, I don't think it's because of low specs computer. Specially if there's so many people suffering from it.
Post by: Errdor on January 25, 2014, 11:30:47 pm
A really amazing story with a really good gameplay, but really it doesn't classify under survival horror.
But all in all, it's pretty much worth of my birthday gift.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Post by: Nero D. on January 26, 2014, 05:25:52 am
pretty fun, lowkey game, based off the novel metro 2033 blah blah
the combat was nice, if not seen before, good story, nice mix of science fiction and post-apocalyptic warfare, every female that wasnt a child had a fat ass and really big breasts (ala dragon age 2, sans merrill) *shrugs*
ummm
the filter mask mechanic is fun and gives you a sense of terror which means you cant just take your sweet time on the levels which require it, but also means that you will most definitely miss items and hidden stuff on your first run thru
overall a good game, im not spoiling shit for those who didnt play it
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 27, 2014, 01:54:36 am
Post by: -Red- on January 27, 2014, 07:02:35 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on January 31, 2014, 11:35:04 am
Nightmare difficulty. Hahahahahahahahahaha...
Hardest difficulty in games can get different classifications, like challenging or exciting. This one, however, receives the title of annoying. With the enemies appearing in small hallways, nearly everything in the game killing you in one hit because your health will be 25 the majority of times and with the guys with guns having the accuracy of a sniper rifle, you really really start getting frustrated the more you play. It's not a fun experience, honestly. Giving you the Soul Cube is a godsend honestly, because beating the Vagrant is downright impossible without it.
And I still need to beat the two remaining DLCs of Doom 3 in that difficulty for the achievements...
Post by: Nomechy on February 01, 2014, 08:14:29 pm
Still bad. What happened Starbreeze? Why are the cool ideas done so poorly? Why is even called syndicate? Why would you hint of a bath scene with the Rosario Dawson character and then not do it? I hate this game.
Post by: DMK on February 02, 2014, 01:04:59 am
Post by: [SX] on February 02, 2014, 10:05:47 am
http://store.steampowered.com/app/237990
It was a long time since I was expecting a true strategy game. The Banner Saga has a chara-design and gameplay both simple and strong. The whole is rather serious, there's no stupid little schoolgirl that devastates the entire screen with a flashy power. The pace is slow, but the monotonous atmosphere contribute to strengthen the dramatic history.
It's a good game and I really hope a sequel .. for the moment I'm doing some online with free to play release. http://store.steampowered.com/app/219340/
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on February 03, 2014, 07:19:52 pm
Really fun, neat mechanics, but now I'm all depressed. :(
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on February 04, 2014, 07:44:56 pm
Well, not really a game, but one of those "Tale telling" games in which you play for the story only. It's free to play in Steam so I suggest you to try it. Can be a bit hard to make the story advance if you don't know what you're doing, but there's a mini-guide in Steam too if you get truly stucked.
And for the story, it was worth playing it. I suggest you guys to play it. You'll be surprised how things go in the end.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on February 06, 2014, 12:02:30 pm
I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream
Based on a short story by Harlan Ellison, the game is a classic DOS Point and Click Adventure game. You are given five characters to pick with their own routes that you can play in any order you want. Each route has the character coming to terms with their pasts. Oh yeah, forgot to mention. You're all being held captive by a super-computer developed by America that has wiped out most of humanity and has kept the five of you alive to torment. You've all been alive for 109 years under his control.
The puzzles in this game are either really easy or just flat out STUPID. For example, at one point, one dude accidentally kills a bunch of animals, and makes a comment about how their blood will be on his hands. To advance the plot from here, you have to rub your hands on a tablecloth in the dining room. What.
What is interesting but isn't implemented very well is the morality system. You don't have to play the game word-for-word, although it will increase your chances of getting a better ending. Your character's portrait starts off black-colored, but as you do the correct things, it starts fading into lighter shades of green until it's pure white. Doing negative actions or consulting your hint book will lower you a variable amount of stages depending on what's happening. It's a nice touch, but they could've afforded to make it fit in more with the actual gameplay, because as it is, not much happens in that department.
This is one of those few times where I will tell you to play a game for its storyline and not for how it plays. While the gameplay itself is clunky, each character will grow on you. Yes, even Nimdok, and he's a Nazi doctor! But as you play, you start caring more for each character and wanting to resolve their problems. I won't go over the endgame puzzles, but it does get pretty hard when helping them there.
9.2/10
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on February 08, 2014, 05:16:11 pm
Posted: February 08, 2014, 11:58:53 pm
I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream
Great game. After reading Jango's review and checking some more online, I went ahead and downloaded this game (not the Steam version though) and devoured it in 6 hours. I loved it. Unfortunately I failed to get the best ending for what I read, so now I will go play slowly to see what I missed in all of the five stories. Really good game, try it guys.
Now to find the book version of the game for download, if that's possible.
Post by: DMK on February 15, 2014, 01:59:47 am
Standard affair for naughty Dog, decent atmosphere and polished levels with hints of reused stuff thrown in. Music as always is top notch and bridges itself between the start of the game and a part later on. The "twist" though they was seen coming a mile away and doesn't make it any less stupid. No matter how its done in games it always feels forced in to make it seem like the developers are "in touch". Nope. 6.9/10 its okay
Post by: Nomechy on February 15, 2014, 02:27:23 am
Post by: DMK on February 15, 2014, 03:09:59 am
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Post by: Nanashi_1337 on February 16, 2014, 11:37:40 pm
Nearly had a heart attack when I reached the Missing Link part and lost all my augmentations. I thought the game wouldn't return them to you after you completed the section. Fortunately they did, but for some stupid reason when I put back all my augmentations, I ended up having less augmentations available. WTF. And also, the way to return them is annoying, basically you get back all the items you had before (excluding weapons, which are given to you earlier), but since there's a high chance your inventory is full, you only get the praxis kits equivalent to all the augmentations you had on, then you're forced to activate them so you can grab all your scattered items in the floor. Was really annoying, honestly.
Anyway, so what noticeable extras does this Director's Cut offer that the original one didn't have?
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
A total of four sarcastic "Great choice" comments makes me recommend people to NEVER buy the Director's Cut, and to stick with buying the original game + DLC separately. Even if it costs you more, it won't have worthless extras nor those stutter, lag problems and graphical glitches that only happens in the Director's Cut. SKIP IT.
Post by: Djoulz on February 17, 2014, 03:54:28 am
it was a looong ride: quite useless and time consuming quests (submarine mission... >.<) but really liked it in the end!
took my sweet time (65h) but just for the little surprises unlocked afterward it was worth it
8/10
Post by: Long John Killer on February 19, 2014, 06:15:48 am
I...really don't know how I want to rate this. I'd just rant on and on. I'll try to keep it to the main things.
Combat was changed to accommodate one single character rather than a party of them, made much faster than previous titles. Takes a little to get use to, but gets the job done, keeps you focused on anything bigger than a Gremlin to keep health in the high end. There's a noticeable and unfortunate lag when there's too many big attacks going on, such as two or three "-ga" elemental attacks up at once.
Graphics have taken a hit from the past two. NPCs in general sometimes have this, but in confined spaces often take longer to load, being replaced by placeholder exclamation points. The overall world, while still impressive, is less-so than XIII-2 and XIII before it. Cutscenes that are not pre-rendered, which are fewer than past titles besides re-used flashback ones, tend to be the same idle stance zoomed in with dialogue, which looses its appeal after the first or second quest.
The story, like XIII-2 before it, throws out most of the past two games' stories for something new. It does some level of closure to past issues, but not everything's resolved, and throughout the entire game, both me and Lightning herself have a constant level of dis-interest at the whole role of being Super Pink Jesus/Noah.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Anyways, it didn't do everything right, but it was interesting enough, ending was rather nice overall, nice to see the end of Lightning. 7/10
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Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on February 19, 2014, 05:26:39 pm
Finally beat the game. It took me a round year to achieve it, mostly because nowadays I don'thave enough time to play long games. I liked the game overall, but there are some details about the battle system that sometimes made me feel frustrated... you don't really have control over what your partners do besides some vague directives like "Keep me healthy".
Problem is that the AI is not enough smart. Thats why I was ever out of MP with Esther... she was constantly using an overpowered Song to heal the party when using the basic (and more cheaper) healing song was enough.
Buuut. Fun game overall.
Post by: DMK on February 21, 2014, 04:11:07 am
Insomniac are usually very good and rarely ever truly let down. This though was an abomination on their record and perhaps the most average everything a video game can get and add onto that enemies that make bullet sponges jealous makes for just awful gameplay/gunplay. Fuck you EA and please god never let these two work together again. 3/10 its the best i can do
Post by: S.D. on February 21, 2014, 04:32:11 am
Unpolished, full of glitches, dull, disappointing and overall mediocre.
Fuck Double Helix.
5/10
Post by: Tsunamidusher on February 21, 2014, 05:02:54 am
FFXIII:LR is a Barbies Fashion show, FFXIV is an MMO, FFXV Is Kingdom Hearts + The Bouncer. Final Fantasy as a JRPG is DEAD.
Bravely Default is the Final Fantasy you've wanted since FFX. It's an amazingly well thought out engine and design that I've been craving for years! This game took me around 97 hrs to beat on Normal (Mostly because I was hooked on levelling different jobs) and I'm into the extended play right now.
I plan to start this game over again and play it on HARD with a different Job levelling focus because it's just that damn amazing.
Rated (Scores are/pointless): Classic turnbased JRPG fans. Do Not Miss This!
Post by: Just No Point on February 21, 2014, 08:32:57 pm
Wii virtual console version
This is the hardest, most time consuming Zelda game I'd ever played! To get 100% crossed the line from fun to a downright chore at times. I didn't mind all the sidequests but I HATED the archery games. The game may not have a lot of dungeons but it's packed with more things to do than any other I have played.
Love the game but some of the annoying areas will make me not ever want to try to beat this 100% again! I much prefer using the Pro controller on the Wii to the N64 controller. Then again I hated the N64 controller with a passion.
If you like Zelda and have a lot of time and patience you should give it a whirl!
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on February 21, 2014, 11:14:45 pm
Sometimes remembering the PSP translation that I played before made me solve things too fast, while in other cases it confused me as hell LOL. Fortunately that won't happen with SDR2.
Anyway, this game is awesome. Best thing, the plot. Last chapter is going to make you go WTF at the tons of things you will read there. And they're worth reading. Now I'm in the Dangan School mode but since that's just an Extra I have officially finished the game. It's a MUST PLAY if you like Mystery games or games with an awesome plot.
Last thing, trophy titles trolling you was really fun to see.
Post by: Nomechy on February 22, 2014, 04:03:38 pm
It's pretty good. Not really a fan of certain little things like the coloured shields and the bugs really need to go, but overall it's very nice and fast.
While the bosses are pretty good for the most part, the final boss is kinda bad Sadly.
Post by: Shwa on February 22, 2014, 04:32:49 pm
Bravely Default is the Final Fantasy you've wanted since FFX.But I fuckin' hated X.
I'd rather play All The Bravest over that shit ugh. Even X-2, which I could never take seriously, had my favorite ATB and class system to compensate for the stupid everything else. (which I've grown to appreciate because FF s'posed to be SUPER SRS and whatnot)
Only things I liked out of it were Sphere Grid, the setting, JECHT and the music but that's about it.
I tried Bravely Default. It was cool. Really good, in fact. If I wanted a proper FF experience I would just go back and play IV Complete Collection or something, but BD is indeed a great alternative.
But I wouldn't compare that to something like FFX what the fuck. More like the best parts of III and IV + shittons of social micromanagement that actually make the game fun as hell.
Post by: Tsunamidusher on February 22, 2014, 08:28:16 pm
Spoiler: Long Fucking Rant (click to see content)
Look, I understand if you can disagree with my opinion, but this isn't the way to make a counter arguement.Now, you said you hated Final Fantasy X and I said "It's the Final Fantasy game you've wanted since X". That's not a direct comparison, I did love FFX and I've wanted a great FF game that's more turnbased since then. That's the first point.
Now, when you say "shittons of social micromanagement" I'm assume you mean the Norende village side business which connected to street pass. This is 100% completely optional. You don't have to touch this thing at all!
It's a subgame that gives the player free items occassionally when out of battle and there's no mandatory usage of this feature.
If you're talking about the "Bravely Second" feature, a feature that allows you to freeze all combat and get a few free hits on an enemy, then that takes real money to recharge or let it charge naturally... THERE IS NO DAMN REASON FOR YOU TO PAY MONEY FOR THIS AND THEY DON'T MAKE YOU!!!
That "Bravely Second" feature recharges after like 12 hours and does not impact gameplay what so ever. It's like a gameshark cheat that you COULD pay money for, but there's no reason to!
As for the Sphere Grids an levelling system, I really love how well thought out the jobs and skill sets are in this game and to completely shit on this isn't fair for others yet to experience it. To have over 23 (21 actually useful) jobs you can mix and match skills for... it's just insulting to brush that off in a single statement.
So calm down and let others opinion stand.
Post by: Shwa on February 23, 2014, 03:05:45 am
watSpoiler: dat misunderstanding (click to see content)
I just said I loved those features. Do you even reading comprehension?
also jesus man it's just videogames, no need to get all defensive
Anywho,
不思議の国のラビリンス / Adventure Bar Labyrinth (PS Vita/PlayStation Mobile)
Disregard in-app purchases and it's pretty much a free roguelike for Vita.
Reminds me of Dungeons of Dredmor, actually. I liked playing through it 20-something times.
Post by: The MegaBrony on February 23, 2014, 04:52:44 am
Nicely made Megaman PC game. Not too easy nor too hard. A breath of fresh air if you've played lots of harder PC Megaman games. The weapon selection is pretty good too.
http://indiegames.com/2009/11/freeware_game_pick_nezumiman_f.html
Post by: DMK on February 24, 2014, 08:30:34 am
Not nearly as bad as I had assumed considering that this was the original team, not the new team that worked on KI from Double Helix. In the end I guess it was fun and I had an okay time slicing through enemies of assorted colors(powerups may or may not be included). Bosses were weird as hell though. One boss is piss easy then the next takes thousands of strikes to kill leaving the game with an up and down consistency of "difficulty". 5.4/10 it was a game
Post by: Navana on February 24, 2014, 09:27:42 am
In my personal opinion, The story line of this game is pretty much like The Matrix and a little like Battle Royale where Neku Sakabara is forced to play a sinister competition. Genuine twists have been installed in this game's intriguing story which will be good for some good moments. Although this game may not look very violent, it can still be quite chaotic. Either way, you can feel that on the game when you will be attacked by eight enemies on both screens. This may seem hard but eventually proves to be easy once you get used to the game.
Loved the teen-angst feel.
9 / 10
Post by: Person Man on February 25, 2014, 04:17:25 am
This game is freaking nuts. It's got such a delightful campy aesthetic. The controls could definitely stand to be a little tighter, and I would have appreciated a little more options when it came to how I could choose to fight certain enemy types, but it does a pretty damn good job of making itself feel as fun as possible. The writing is usually hilarious, with the story constantly ratcheting up the stakes so absurdly high that practically every mission could easily be the final level in a lesser game. At the very end of the game I went through 6 or 7 different sections in a row where I thought, "This HAS to be the end of the game, because there's no way things could get crazier than this." And then they did. The over-the-top art direction is nice, though the actual graphics aren't quite as polished as they could be, and the intentionally terrible voice acting from an actually incredibly talented cast really helps bring the humor home.
8/10 would Wonder-Eyes again.
Post by: Cazaki on February 25, 2014, 06:44:16 pm
Post by: Makkah on February 26, 2014, 12:46:01 am
Cool game, but the mechanics feel a little dated in some cases. Specifically in just how rigid Snake's movement feels, and the fact that he refuses to do more than a leisurely jog when Gekko's are bearing down on him. He's a sickly old man, though, so there's that I suppose. :P As always, however, Kojima creates some of the best boss fights in the action genre. Rarely do they boil down to simply attack, dodge rinse and repeat. There's always some cool little nuance to them that's fun to discover. :)
Plot-wise, while there are a lot of cool things, there were definitely a lot of "huh?" moments too. Still, it was nice to see the returning characters, and the callbacks to MGS1 were awesome too.
All in all, while it could definitely use some improvements, a lot of which seem to be in MGS5(!) it's still a pretty cool game.
7/10
As it stands my favourite MGS games are now: MGS3>MGS1>MGS4>MGS2. Big Boss owns Solid Snake.
Post by: DMK on February 26, 2014, 01:48:06 am
They stopped trying and its obvious from how bad DR3 runs that Capcom Vancouver has officially phoned it all in. More annoying collectibles and the only good addition to this "expansion" was a couple added boss fights that feel trivial when you sit at level 50. I feel though this is inpart MS's fault and them having to ship a shit sandwich for an underpowered machine.
Post by: Nomechy on February 26, 2014, 03:44:22 pm
Samurai cliché aventuras de Samuel
Sam is so fun to play as, holy shit. The whole charge attack stuff and his super taunt. Sadly there are no new bosses, but the old ones are changed around enough that they are fresh (not to mention a lot harder). Just really wish it was longer.
Woofwoofwoof-woofwoof
Eh. Being more stealth focused is not that great and it's all just re-used areas. Still, wolf is pretty fun to play none the less and the new boss is pretty cool. Though I kinda wish he played a bit more different from Raiden.
Post by: JustAGuy92 on March 03, 2014, 09:35:41 pm
HOLY CRAP I SPENT 40 HOURS ON A VISUAL NOVEL I'M A WEEABOO HELP ME
I kid. It was pretty fun. And a bit weird (Armor Dude was me from the future and the cute red-head was a freakin' robot?!). The true ending was a disappointment though.
Post by: Nero D. on March 04, 2014, 02:14:36 am
i hate the dialogue
i like the gameplay
i hate dante's 12 yr old cuss like a sailor while away from his parents personality
it was a decent game overall
Post by: The Fisher King on March 05, 2014, 08:04:46 am
Holy shit, when they say Hydreigon has no true counters they aren´t lying. Ghetsis´ Hydreigon was steamrolling my team like it was funny, I was using more revival items than I´ll like to admit. N and Ghetsis battles were actually really challenging. Really visually pleasing game overall. Will see the postgame, pass it and then move on to the second chapter.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on March 06, 2014, 12:10:21 am
In 1999 Mode. Kinda surprised that I died a total of 5 times only. I remember that the first time I beat the game in Easy mode I sucked a lot. Then I go back, pull the hardest difficulty, and win easily. Okay... Btw, still hate the last fight a lot. Even though I was better prepared I didn't like the fact that they limit you so much there. Winter Shield is awesome though, 10 seconds of invulnerability after landing from a sky-line is totally broken LOL.
Anyway, playing Bioshock Infinite reminded me of how much I like the Bioshock games (the second not that much, but still fine). Awesome visuals and great story. Need to get the DLCs someday and play Burial at the Sea.
Post by: DMK on March 06, 2014, 02:31:09 am
I was let down after enjoying Mirrors of Fate, but outside of the retarded stealth sections and badly done particle effects that blinded you it was okay. It needs better hitstun and combos that allow for more opening when surrounded by enemies because it's a bitch getting stuck in constant block chains too which leads to the need for area clearing type attacks based off of the perfect blocks rather then combo starters. Overall its a solid 6 out of 10. I don't know if I'm looking forward to the Alucard DLC or not depending on if he plays like his Mirror of Fate self.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on March 06, 2014, 02:38:26 am
Pokemon White.Any fighting type will wreck his shit. I personally killed it with Scrafty.
Holy shit, when they say Hydreigon has no true counters they aren´t lying. Ghetsis´ Hydreigon was steamrolling my team like it was funny, I was using more revival items than I´ll like to admit. N and Ghetsis battles were actually really challenging. Really visually pleasing game overall. Will see the postgame, pass it and then move on to the second chapter.
Post by: Alpaca-San on March 06, 2014, 02:50:29 am
Post by: The Fisher King on March 06, 2014, 02:58:24 am
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on March 06, 2014, 12:16:21 pm
Posted: March 11, 2014, 02:39:49 am
Return to Mysterious Island 1 & 2
I played the first game a long time ago, but I didn't know a second one existed. I love the first one, honestly, the amount of ways one can deal with any situation makes the game less linear that it is. You could, for example, scare a monkey or give it a present so it moves away, and create gunpowder or guncotton (or both) so you could use a gun, and it all depends on how you want to use what you have. Really good adventure game IMO. The second one... unfortunately, they dropped that variety of options (there are still some alternative ways to deal with stuff, but not as many as I wish there was), so yeah, IMO it's not as good as the first game. There are some interesting parts, I admit, but ultimately I prefer how the first game gave you so much freedom to decide what you wanted to do. It felt like they forced a sequel of the first game, which is never good.
Btw, the pack can be found in Steam, at a 30% price drop until March 13th. I do recommend you to at least grab the first game if you like adventure games. There's another one from a man going to the moon done by the same company that if they put in Steam, I highly recommend you to buy it.
Post by: Snakebyte on March 11, 2014, 01:23:25 pm
Great, as expected. My thumb is physically sore from rushing through the last world, the secret world, and a few levels from the previous world yesterday. Cranky is mostly useless but Dixie is a huge improvement over Diddy. The difficulty pretty much always remained in the sweet spot of being really damn hard without actually making me frustrated with the game or feeling like it was the game's fault. The one exception to this being the very last segment in World 7-1. Which was bullshit. And I still don't know how to do. I just spent 20-30 lives glitchily roll-jumping through it, taking several hits, until I got through.
I didn't play the original DKC series but I played Returns and Retro still knows how to make a fucking fantastic platformer. 9.8/10.
Now to wait six months for the WiiU to have another game worth playing.
...Also of note, I played this almost entirely on the gamepad screen. I really like that feature. I found it very slightly helped my reflex time.
Post by: Altrunchen on March 12, 2014, 05:06:28 pm
Loads of fun, but felt too short in terms of the main story.
Post by: Websta on March 16, 2014, 06:53:10 pm
Before you think it-- no this isn't a hentai game. It's actually a Megaman clone, with only boss fights. At one point you get a blatant Protoman battle, which is just as retarded as the original. The music is actually quite good, and the chibi sprites animate really well. Depending on your ability, you could finish this in like 10 minutes or so.
If there's one thing that pisses me off about this game is that when you die, you're pretty much forced to watch the entire pre battle cutscene.
Other than that, go get the game. It's like 60mb.
Post by: DMK on March 17, 2014, 09:01:48 pm
I kept restarting on the Gamecube version so many times I finally cracked down on this version when I saw it for cheap. I think the buddy system was under looked and added for tense situations especially when Billy would end up locked away due to him being the main DPS guy. The ability to mark items and go back to pick them up was neet and added a nice thought process to item management. My only real gripe was the forced 4:3 aspect ratio done due to compression reasons. Solid 7.2/10
Post by: Lord Kain on March 17, 2014, 11:42:49 pm
So I came back to the game I played last time 10 years ago, the reason I stoped because i pretty much rage quited by not being able to defeat a boss (mutated T-Rex skeleton) at the museum, the thing is that Parasite Eve is one of those RPGs that once you miss something or if you didnt level up, tune up items or weapons youre pretty much screwed to the point of starting all over again, Im guessing this is what happened to me back then, so yeah took on the game and was able to level up, tune up my weapons and get all the stuff I needed and finally, finally! Finished the freaking game, let me tell you it felt pretty damn good! LOL
Post by: Long John Killer on March 18, 2014, 06:41:44 am
Two quick easy games, thought to give them a try because I didn't really know anything on Spider-Man 2099 or Noir. Edge of Time had a more serious toned story about 2099 interfering with time to prevent regular Spider-Man's death, while Dimensions was just Mysterio messing with real magic and 4 different Spider-Men getting affected by it. Dimensions really only gets serious with Noir, so you get times where you jump from messing around with Deadpool in a reality t.v. show, making fun of you for pausing the game to suddenly hunting down the man who killed and ate your uncle. But still, pretty enjoyable.
I kinda played them out of order. Not that it matters in any story related way, they're separate games, but Edge of Time improves on Shattered Dimension's gameplay. It's your usual action-adventure with some platforming fare, with web swinging and wall crawling shared among all the Spider-Men, but each one handles combat rather differently. Though there's less emphasis on the differences in Edge of Time.
Spoiler: Side notes/spoilers (click to see content)
Anyways, Shattered Dimensions 7/10, Edge of Time 6/10
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on March 19, 2014, 10:47:11 am
Finally got a 75% price reduction for this game, so hell yeah, I grabbed it alongside the DLC which got the same treatment. Oh man, the difference with the first one is incredible. The sneak mechanic WORKS well compared to how terribly it worked in the first game! Also, weapon customization is really cool too, you're not forced to find a weapon that has your desired customization. There's still only few weapons worth getting unfortunately, one being the shotgun with 6 bullets (no more automatic shotgun makes me sad). Also, the fact that Ranger Hardcore is now a paid DLC and that, for some stupid reason, it doesn't show the inventory when you select TAB (which makes no sense, since I find it realistic that you can check your backpack to know how much you have. God, you have to blindly choose your throwing knifes, grenades and claymore in that mode).
Overall though, it's a great game, waaaay better than the first one. I'm so happy I managed to finally get my hands on it. Funny thing, that weapon DLC couldn't be bought in the price reduction because it got a 101% discoumpt, which means it costed -0.16 or less money, which means that you got money for taking it LOL.
Post by: Makkah on March 19, 2014, 06:23:26 pm
Just played through the main mission last night, and it has me absolutely stoked for Phantom Pain. It only takes place on a single base, but there are quite a few paths you can take to get to your objectives, and many creative ways to cause misdirection. I can only imagine how awesome it would be on a larger scale that Phantom Pain is supposed to be. Snake also controls MUCH better than he did in previous games. He feels more agile, and it's just a lot of fun to run around, hop over fences, and dive into bushes lol.
As far as negatives go, the only minor complaint I can think of is that bullet drop kinda killed my sniping with the tranq gun fetish. That, and the main mission is a tad short, as I'm sure most of you know. Still, my first instinct upon completion was to go back and play again, and I haven't done any side missions yet, so it does have great replay value. Plus it's only $30, so yeah.
PS: Even though he doesn't talk much, I think Kiefer Sutherland did a pretty good job, and frankly, it's better than the gravely mess that was Hayter in MGS4 and PW. Hayter's MGS1 performance blows him out of the water, though.
8.5/10
Post by: JustAGuy92 on March 20, 2014, 09:44:02 pm
Loved the boss designs.
Hated the shallow gameplay and overall length.
Loved the music.
Kinda wanna track down the sequel, even though its probably worse.
Post by: UrbaneVirtuoso on March 21, 2014, 06:24:30 am
Post by: DMK on March 21, 2014, 07:57:57 pm
After how bad the last game was I didn't think this series could be redeemed but they pulled through with what was both an excellent shooter and well done story. There are so many mechanics, weapons and upgrades its hard to go over which I like. Okay Dueling is an easy answer and I wish there was some sorta MP with it. Top notch though all around and even after the story theres plenty more to do and unlock. 8/10
Post by: Saikoro on March 23, 2014, 09:10:15 pm
PS: Even though he doesn't talk much, I think Kiefer Sutherland did a pretty good job, and frankly, it's better than the gravely mess that was Hayter in MGS4 and PW. Hayter's MGS1 performance blows him out of the water, though.
This. This all of the way.
Post by: Person Man on March 23, 2014, 11:36:11 pm
Picked it up on PSN forever ago, but I never bothered to play it to completion until now. It's a great game, with a really nice sense of freedom and exploration. Although that quickly shifts from "woah I can go anywhere" to "where the fuck do I go" in the latter half of the game in the inverted castle.
Post by: DMK on March 23, 2014, 11:46:52 pm
Terrible combat, lackluster enemies even for cannon fodder and perhaps the number 1 contender for the Worlds Worst Camera championship this generation. The only upside to this is the arcade mode where suddenly the games combat system works! Like it fits stupidly well on a 2.5D plane. Why wasn't THAT released as a XBLA/PSN/PC title? The world will never know but they will know this game sucks and puts the series at a lower point then the original NG3.
No outta No
Post by: -Red- on March 24, 2014, 12:15:38 am
(http://i.imgur.com/0afm1MR.png)
And yeah, I'm actually more interested in the 2D mode. The stupid price it has pretty much led the game to bomb bad. Especially on PC. I'll just wait for a big price cut + 75% off sale. Is not worth the damn 60 bucks lol.
Post by: DMK on March 24, 2014, 12:19:22 am
Post by: -Red- on March 24, 2014, 12:29:50 am
Post by: DMK on March 26, 2014, 07:55:20 am
It's neat playing as Elizabeth and its obvious you're not supposed to be Booker or hardly capable of combat. You can still aim straight as an arrow though and by the end with plasmids you're a walking talking tank again so that stops mattering. The story just goes full what the fuck and Ken Levine is an idiot. Stealth mechanic sometimes works and other times I have walked face first into an enemy for him to sit there like a drooling idiot till I blasted him in the face.
What the fuck did you do to Bioshock one/10
Post by: Markpachi on March 26, 2014, 08:12:58 am
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Post by: Snakebyte on March 29, 2014, 02:58:30 am
One really bad bug making first-person aim mode more or less useless but I pretty much just never used it so outside of one or two skill points, no problem. There's also a bad glitch in the second level but I only noticed it because of how much I played the non-HD version. Fine port aside from those issues. Not up to the other Sony HD ports I've played, they were all noticeably better in some way, this just... made it HD?
Yay?
Still a goddamn great game.
Post by: DMK on April 04, 2014, 10:59:10 am
Out of the 4 games now this one is probably my third favorite. Combat is broken and hardly ever works but the exploration of Blackgate prison can be fun, but tedious when you have to backtrack longer distances then the whole of RE combined. Out of my 6+ hours that were recorded on the leaderboard most of it was spent running back and fourth. It still looks like a handheld game with only a few models getting updates mainly bosses and batman/his costumes. For 20$ though it cannot be recommended and better off waiting for a sale.
At least it wasn't the original Origins/10
Post by: Person Man on April 04, 2014, 01:44:39 pm
At the risk of sounding like an indie games snob, I really wish that more games were made like this one is. You can tell right from the outset that the developer had a very clear vision of the experience they wanted to provide players with, and every feature and mechanic of the the game is designed around achieving that experience. There's nothing there that doesn't need to be, nothing shoehorned in to boost sales or please publishers or investors; it's purely the game that the developer wanted it to be and it makes a much better gaming experience for it. A really fun, if short, puzzle game. Pleasant visuals, very tightly designed levels, and a much more heartwarming story than you'd expect from a game whose characters are all just different-colored rectangles with varying jump heights.
Post by: Daniel9999999 on April 06, 2014, 03:17:35 am
A pretty addicting sidescroller before you get passed through the first area, afterwards it gets quite frustrating, however, despite the difficulty level and the fact that you have to know the continue cheat to play the game properly, it can still be pretty fun, specially when you get the hang of the controls and you become able to run through levels without stopping, my favorite part is rocking the D-pad left and right to steer yourself correctly, I give it Butts out of wands.
Post by: WooshaQ on April 11, 2014, 02:13:01 am
Post by: DMK on April 11, 2014, 07:54:01 am
Baring 2 resetting glitches I ran through the parts I had seen. The combat is arguably pretty fun with a deep underbelly if you don't abuse how overpowered status elements are. The story is interesting and had me laughing quite a bit. Last big gripe is collectibles and fuck any company that shuts you off from them.
4.3/10 for huge game breaking glitches and 7.3/10 if they never happened
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on April 11, 2014, 10:04:39 am
This game has the best table slamming animations in all the Ace Attorney series LOL. Its music is also quite good (favourite is Pursuit as always), and the plot is certainly interesting. I really like how they combined Ace Attorney with Professor Layton, though I found that it lacked some interesting puzzles and that the Witch Trials were a bit too easy, compared to the trials from the Ace Attorney games. But still, I came out satisfied from the whole experience.
Also, Barnham and the Story Teller voice actors are really good. Wish it was fully voiced instead of partially voiced. Phoenix Wright and Maya voice actors were not as good as I wished, unfortunately. Also, misleading trailer is misleading indeed. The "they don't like each other" part does not happen in the game. In fact, both parties are really friendly with each other.
Post by: HouTaRou on April 11, 2014, 10:26:20 am
South Park: The Stick of Truth
Baring 2 resetting glitches I ran through the parts I had seen. The combat is arguably pretty fun with a deep underbelly if you don't abuse how overpowered status elements are. The story is interesting and had me laughing quite a bit. Last big gripe is collectibles and fuck any company that shuts you off from them.
4.3/10 for huge game breaking glitches and 7.3/10 if they never happened
Same game as mine,
The professor chaos glitch is the worst
Post by: UrbaneVirtuoso on April 11, 2014, 05:07:52 pm
Post by: Errdor on April 13, 2014, 05:09:53 pm
It was pretty easy to beat the trainers, gym leaders and heck I even beat the Elite 4 with no problems thanks to Exp. Share giving them a significant boost to share half of Exp. points to other Pokemon in my party and Battle Chateau for training. I really love the 6th gen Pokemon they had here as well as the starters and holy damn that ending...
Post by: Tsunamidusher on April 13, 2014, 11:24:13 pm
I just finished the last boss of the first through of DS2 (Took so long because I refused to look at any guides. All word of mouth and persistence!)
Good Grief, this game is so gorgeously done, minus a few hitches here and there... *coughpathopeningcough*I slightly screwed up my NG+, I used an item on the bonfires that makes enemies in specific areas stronger... what that ACTUALLY did in NG+ was make them an extra level harder than they should be. I mean, holy crap Hawk Knights??
First through as a Knight, Starting anew as a Sorcerer!
Post by: Nero D. on April 15, 2014, 04:49:43 am
good shit, man
good. shit
Post by: Markpachi on April 17, 2014, 01:31:23 pm
Yep, I finished it in more or less a week. It was a pretty fun game. It had it share of bugs though, especially with the horse physics. I've successfully gained 100% with Undead Nightmare, and 70-ish% the Main. I have no plans on getting 100% completion in the main game though, but only time will tell.
Dueling wasn't explained properly in-game. It really pissed me off when someone challeged me and I couldn't do anything about it. Good thing my friend explained it to me.
I'm having troubles with completing the main game because of the gambling mini-games. I don't know how to play them. I hate poker. I hate it a lot. I like Liar's Dice though. I might play it in real life with friends one day.
8/10 would recommend to others!
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Post by: Alpaca-San on April 20, 2014, 07:10:47 am
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The gameplay is lacking as all you get is a special button and like, 3 combos at your disposal. The enemies act the same, give or take off screen throwing spear cheap shots and it really sucks when they hang outside of the screen wall and not do anything. The multiple level paths and the post game bonuses do little to compensate for the short length combined with infinite continues and even so you only get to save after clearing the game to hold onto post-game unlocks. D+
PS: No really, fuck this game's horrible take on platforming.
Post by: Prototype God on April 20, 2014, 07:17:12 am
Its pretty. Gameplay is pretty darn fun. Powers aren't all that different though. The story is short, bland and predictable. Not many differences between Guud and evil. The soundtrack is ok i guess.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on April 20, 2014, 11:53:05 am
more of a interactive story then a game I guess but the developer calls it a game so yeah.
It's really fucking good and I am really fucking emotionally fraught right now. :qq::qq::qq:
go play it seriously
Post by: Iced on April 20, 2014, 12:14:33 pm
Red Dead Redemption (Main Story + Undead Nightmare)
Yep, I finished it in more or less a week. It was a pretty fun game. It had it share of bugs though, especially with the horse physics. I've successfully gained 100% with Undead Nightmare, and 70-ish% the Main. I have no plans on getting 100% completion in the main game though, but only time will tell.
Dueling wasn't explained properly in-game. It really pissed me off when someone challeged me and I couldn't do anything about it. Good thing my friend explained it to me.
I'm having troubles with completing the main game because of the gambling mini-games. I don't know how to play them. I hate poker. I hate it a lot. I like Liar's Dice though. I might play it in real life with friends one day.
8/10 would recommend to others!Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
there was a way to back off duels?!
Post by: DMK on April 20, 2014, 12:15:32 pm
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Just Undead Nightmare. :[
Post by: Markpachi on April 20, 2014, 12:48:45 pm
there was a way to back off duels?!Well, you could just ignore the challenger, but you'll look like a bitch. All you have to do, when dueling, is to wait for the target cursor to be closed as much as possible. Try pointing it on the challenger's gun though, so that it doesn't kill him, and so that you'll get a lot of fame.
Just Undead Nightmare. :[Such a shame. Oh well, I might trade off the game for my friend's Dead Island: Riptide anyway.
Post by: Iced on April 20, 2014, 01:17:10 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on April 20, 2014, 03:00:51 pm
To The Moon
more of a interactive story then a game I guess but the developer calls it a game so yeah.
It's really fucking good and I am really fucking emotionally fraught right now. :qq::qq::qq:
go play it seriously
I concur, go play it. It has a really beautiful story. It's also cheap, so I believe it's worth buying it.
Final Fantasy X-2: Fuck You Trema Edition
I finally beat that monster. Ugh, how much I hate him. Remaining thing left is the arena in NG+, but for now I will put the game to rest for a while. The Monster Arena is a really nice adition as it adds some good challenging fights, and you can even recruit monsters to fight with you (even old FFX characters). Unfortunately the AI is dumb so you need to put as less moves as possible or else it may waste the turns for nothing.
And for the game, well, it was my second time playing it so... story is still as sleep-inducing as ever, and nearly all sidequest are unappealing, but I rather prefer this gameplay over the one at FFX, it feels faster which I personally like. Also the secret bosses are far more enjoyable than the ones in FFX. Too bad it has no challenge at all for the normal story.
Post by: Markpachi on April 20, 2014, 06:53:51 pm
Oh disarming them,yeah its kindof hardIt became easy when my friend explained how dueling works. God damn Rockstar failed at explaining it.
sometimes when it went right i was able to both disarm them and take off their hat.Ohh, i've never tried that!
Post by: FastFlash on April 21, 2014, 12:58:39 am
Simply amazing, good story, good gameplay, good sound. The only thing that bothered me was that the glitches that happened seemed like they could be fix easily(ex: if you start loothing a body and the body falls of a roof in the process, Ezio keeps loothing), another thing that i didn't like was that some areas seemed under-developed in comparision to the others, for example, Venice and Florence are HUGE cities, after I completed the game I revisited them and found areas I dind't explore, but In San Giminano and Monteriggioni you can go trough the whole citie in ten minutes. A very good game tough
Post by: DMK on April 21, 2014, 11:34:12 am
For years I've wanted to play this title due to the devs previous game, Black. A solid FPS with amazing gunplay and environmental effects. This game followed in it's steps but ultimately faulted as the game went on from vast battlefields to cramp corridors and enemies who gulped down high powered rounds and large explosions without batting an eyelash. Overall this is an interesting game, but is hindered by developers running out of ideas and sadly one of the more interesting battlefields is used a single time. 5/10 okay and only worth a play if you catch it extremely cheap.
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 21, 2014, 06:02:29 pm
Assassins Creed 2Good thing you've enjoyed it. Now go, play the Brotherhood DLC (that shit ain't a full game) and retire from the franchise while you're still on top. It's all downhill from there.
Simply amazing, good story, good gameplay, good sound.
Post by: Shwa on April 21, 2014, 06:07:54 pm
Can't discredit the rest of the series just because Revelations and 3 were bleh.
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 21, 2014, 06:10:26 pm
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Yeah, I didn't think so.
Post by: MightyKombat on April 21, 2014, 06:11:29 pm
My own hangups with some of the story aside the game itself was really good. I was rusty at stealthing shit up though since Rising spoilt me rotten but I got there in the end. I also unlocked Deja Vu and my god its just so magical and adorable I think its better than "Raiden vs SNATCHER". No really.
Can't wait for Phantom Pain.
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 21, 2014, 06:14:01 pm
Raiden VS Snatcher actually has combat and a boss fight (which most of the game's critics ranted about)
Post by: MightyKombat on April 21, 2014, 06:15:34 pm
Plus I honestly preferred plain goofing off and hearing Robin Atkins Dowes imitating Cam Clarke and Debi Mae West just because.
oh and drenching the mic in spit when he recorded his lines at the end
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 21, 2014, 06:17:28 pm
Cam is THE Liquid, but you gotta admit RAD is pretty damn memorable himself as Miller.
Post by: MightyKombat on April 21, 2014, 06:18:41 pm
Post by: Shwa on April 21, 2014, 06:26:17 pm
Is it AS GOOD as AC2?I dunno man. I think it's better than AC2 but it can't top Brotherhood.
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Yeah, I didn't think so.
I just fuckin' love Brotherhood.
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 21, 2014, 07:57:35 pm
Anywaym, I've yet to try AC4, save for a quick XBONE Test, and it looks like the same old same old to me. I'll say more about this later one (when it's half price on XBOX 360 :P )
Post by: Snakebyte on April 22, 2014, 01:14:08 pm
Post by: Long John Killer on April 23, 2014, 01:47:54 am
DLC count for these, right? Well, got the game's season pass, starting with the first DLC. It's pretty fun and funny, as past Borderlands DLC have been, but unless I missed something, it kinda forgot the ending?
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
To be fair, I very well might have missed something, I kinda died mid-discussion, and Borderlands 2 has an annoying habit of skipping dialogue while you're respawning. Still, seemed cut short. But besides that, enjoyable overall.
Oh, and to the discussion, Revelations is the best.
Post by: Nomechy on April 24, 2014, 07:03:52 pm
It's just like dark souls, expect better in some areas and worse in others. Occasionally bullshit moments and a few overly easy bosses aside the challenge is well balanced. Final boss (well the final "proper" boss) was fucking awesome.
Good game. Fun and anger was had.
Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on April 24, 2014, 07:10:46 pm
Demon's souls
It's just like dark souls, expect better in some areas and worse in others. Occasionally bullshit moments and a few overly easy bosses aside the challenge is well balanced. Final boss (well the final "proper" boss) was fucking awesome.
Good game. Fun and anger was had.
yeah i think ill find that game and get it for myself this time since i have a PS3 now Last thing i remember seeing was when my friend (a long time ago) was fighting this HUGE demon Dragon er somethin and he kept running back n forth on these spiral stair cases so that he didnt get fried lol Dude had to get killed at least 9 times before he decided to give up
Ill probably end up getting all 3 of em in the end since i have Dark souls....
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on April 24, 2014, 11:01:10 pm
Got that beautiful 66% price drop from Steam. Played it and OMG, the difference between SRIII and SRIV is tremendous. So much craziness with those superpowers, and the weapons were so appealing. And the missions to rescue your friends were so fun and original (and so full of parodies LOL, don't want to spoil any of them). And I liked the final fight a lot more, compared to III. Unfortunately, it's waaaaaay too easy, even at the hardest difficulty, as those superpowers are way too uber and the same for some weapons. Apart from that, my other complain is, unless I still have to unlock it, is that you can't keep that awesome tank you get near the end.
So yeah, it's an awesome game. So much crazy stuff you can pull off here. I highly recommend you to get this one. You can skip the third game if you don't have it, I don't really think it matters that you don't know certain characters, it's not worth paying for it unless it costs less in the future with a price drop.
Post by: DMK on April 25, 2014, 06:23:10 am
It's already on the base game of Origins so no improvements to combat and most of the "new" gear is just now heat treated gadgets. Still suffers from the glitchier combat, but the story makes it worth running through. Not much in side stories besides Anarky being out again but I never bothered with his sidequest in the main game because fuck scanning those stupid signs. Voice acting by Freeze is great and it's a treat for me to hear him monologue. Overall lackluster and barely worth the 10$ pricetag much less that ripoff season pass. 4/10
Post by: Alpaca-San on April 27, 2014, 10:24:54 am
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Played through it just for old times sake and boy was this game not as good as I remember it being. The camera loves to pretend to be the eye of god hovering above you while not focusing on enemies that can jump on you in an instant, randomizing item pick-ups in a game with limited resources was a terrible idea because this playthrough saw me with hardly any ammo but a ton of first aid items, 2 clips of an ammo type take up an entire slot of your limited inventory space as opposed to resident evil in which you could carry a lot of an ammo in one slot to use against enemies that take a lot less damage to kill than the enemies in dino crisis do, way too many of the game's puzzles are enter a password into a computer, speaking of passwords they come from files that you can only read on the spot unlike in resident evil where you get a convenient notebook to store files in your inventory, You have to use items from the menu instead of press X and let the game do it for you like in every other fucking survival horror game, and the game has only 3 different kinds of weapons 4 enemy types (One of which is virtually harmless) and 1 actual boss fight. No wonder I like the sequel so much because while it did ditch all the tension, Regina's entertaining sarcasm, and horror it was a much better designed game. Sorry if I come off as ranty but it sucks when nostalgia stabs you in the ass.
Post by: MightyKombat on April 27, 2014, 04:38:24 pm
Finished all of story mode. Kinda lacklustre it was but the rest of the game is pretty fucking fun. Plus I loled at seeing Yoko Ono's name in the Special Thanks credits bit.
Post by: DMK on April 28, 2014, 02:17:42 am
A video game, based on a movie which was based on a board game. It actually wasn't half bad. Shallow, but kinda fun in a turn off your brain way. If they expanded on the naval combat mini game this could of been much better maybe add in more variety for weapons, alien designs and this could have been a great game. Without that though it is as average as they come. 5/10
Splatterhouse(2010)
What is right about this game? Tough call because enemy designs are boring, frame rate never stays around 30FPS, the washed out look is just awful and adds no style, the entire combat is sluggish and unresponsive. Perhaps the biggest fuck you factor is the load times for this Unreal Engine game. Not since Duke Nukem Forever had I sat through screens this long that they often repeated themselves three times in multiple areas. Music is perhaps the only good part of this game as it made exhausted boss fights some what interesting. Despite most of the later game being difficult because they throw arenas at you the end boss was incredibly easy and killed with a QTE. I don't even think with a sequel these devs could improve because the base game itself isn't even solid. 2/10
Post by: Snakebyte on April 30, 2014, 05:15:58 pm
Less boring than I was expecting.
Still pretty boring.
6.8/10.
Post by: Bad News GBK on April 30, 2014, 05:37:11 pm
Ordered Sengoku Basara 4 a few days ago from Japan which made me playing the old SB2 again which was sadly a Japan only game as well.
Playing it via emulator and upscaled graphics which works very good with this game. I have no slowdowns, no graphical bugs etc.
Sengoku Basara 2 is still a blast to play, personally i prefer its cast a lot over the SB3 characters and am glad that some guys like Hanbei are back in SB4. Played it through with a couple of characters, also beat that 100 challenges mode with Nobunaga Oda and have his level on max and almost all weapons and armors now.
That game is worth a 10/10 for me and looks great via the emu. (Don't have the HD remake of it for ps3)
Post by: DMK on April 30, 2014, 09:52:14 pm
Lego games are always charming in how much detail they put into a world made of Lego blocks. From different batsuits, to tons of villains and heroes(well more villains then heroes in this one) it sets up a nice multi mission game with stories from both sides and although I got kinda bored halfway through Penguins mission the ending cutscenes always made me smile at the end. 7/10
Mirrors Edge(I don't think I did this I hope)
Another game I waited years to finish, but was worth it. the scenery even for the console version is outstanding and although the story isn't very compelling it didn't need it when the gameplay was so fluid and exciting. Even for the more casual players they could finish this guns blazing or CQC your way through corridors or simply evade them. I hope the sequel continues to improve but the recent DICE has me sketchy not even considering EA is behind them still. 8.5/10
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Post by: Saikoro on May 02, 2014, 10:59:23 pm
And holy fuck does Twisted Metal 2 still play incredibly well after all of these years. I actually remember getting this the day it came out at my local Funcoland. While Black is easily the best entry of the series IMO (It took all of the best elements from 2 and expanded on them while also tweaking things for the better; PS3's TM took what Black established and went online with it); there's no denying that part 2 is solid. I went through the single player campaign with Minion and died because of falling off of a New York rooftop or a collapsing Glacier in Antarctica. Level design holds up, the soundtrack is incredibly well done (Paris... I'm hearing you in my mind as I type this) and goddamn those endings!!
Post by: DMK on May 02, 2014, 11:08:47 pm
Post by: -Red- on May 02, 2014, 11:16:26 pm
I don't usually buy games at full price but glad to have done that for this game. I still have the touch when it comes to blindly buying games and never regretting that.
Post by: DMK on May 05, 2014, 09:39:39 am
Combat, stealth and the swinging mechanics see no real improvements some even getting worse. the one gimmick this game has going for it the "Hero/Menace" system is broken and makes free roaming annoying. Add onto the fact doing missions that increase it can sometimes be small increments you'll be stuck in more loading screens regardless of platform because they needed some stupid still image between each one. It gets worse when these crimes can take upwards of 30 seconds and you get a longer loading screen afterward. Story wise it's really okay. Interesting enough to keep me wanting to progress and kudos for including some new spidey costumes! Some foes of Spiderman look very good(his arch nemesis the generic thugs are very boring to look at) are cool to see and look amazing. You can tell alot of time went into their models, but not so much the fights themselves. Suggest to hang onto your money until it hits the bargain bin for consoles(might be a problem because AS1 is going for 30+ in some places) or a huge Steam discount like the first game got the weekend of this post. Overall I give it a 5.5 for being just bland enough overall, but blazing around New York in some kickass costumes kinda saved it for me.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on May 05, 2014, 01:55:47 pm
Disappointed about this game. Flaws that I've found (and not all of them):
- Bosses uses the same tactic ALL THE TIME (aka summon helpers until they can't that will take all the hits directed to the boss, auto-heal every 3 turns, Demon Gaze main character and change party order, plus specific parts that aren't worth commenting).
- Story not really interesting and the "plot twist" could be seen from miles away.
- Maps are boring, with only a few of them having parts that are worth commenting.
- Quest system is worthless. Only 2-3 sidequests of "Go fetch those items", the rest are main story related and you're forced to complete them. No sidequests in a RPG? WTF.
- The Demon Summon system has some parts that I find it bullshit in how it works. Not being able to summon a demon again after dismissing it (for example so it can rest after taking damage) means that it has to stay until it dies if the fight lasts too long, you're fucked, as Demon Gaze from bosses puts Enraged status to the MC and it means you cannot use it anymore (and can even make MC attack your party members). Taking into account he's the one with the Demon Summon power, you're probably fucked.
- Boosting stats is worthless. At 99 Hit (max), my attacks had the same chance of hitting that at 50 in a battle.
- Why the fuck Demon Gaze still affects the MC in post-game? Taking into account that it happens after you beat the final boss, MC should be immune to its effect. I suppose it was too hard to change the programming so it stopped working at that point, as that's a huge flaw that goes against the story itself.
And tons of problems with balancing, making you way too tough sometimes that removes the challenge completely. Really, it feels like it tries to imitate Etrian Odyssey in some parts (map design for example), but it utterly fails. My advice, if you have to choose between Etrian Odyssey or this game, pick Etrian Odyssey. This one you'll get bored of it fast.
Post by: robertman2 on May 05, 2014, 05:04:30 pm
Funny, entertaining, but short RPG. Apart from Al Gore, it fairly easy if you do sidequests. Loaded with homages to older South Park episodes.
Post by: Nero D. on May 06, 2014, 03:03:06 am
killer is dead
fucking. suda
Post by: Lith on May 06, 2014, 10:34:26 pm
Post by: Blackmore on May 07, 2014, 12:05:25 am
I decided that the moment I got my new XBox 360, that I'd get as much Halo titles on there as I could, so I decided to start in chronological order and start with this one.
Spoiler: Reach Spoilers (click to see content)
Game's still fun, though. I'd give it a solid 8.5/10.
Post by: Long John Killer on May 07, 2014, 02:55:55 am
I mean, they don't really spoil anything too much from the games and are rather secluded to themselves. (Not counting Dr. Halsey's space adventures) Just....odd.
Then again, I have Gears of War novels and I haven't touched any of the games, so who am I do judge?
However, Halo Wars is the first in chronological order. But as Ensemble Studios is kinda gone now, unless 343 sees to get into the RTS business, I don't think we'll be seeing the end to that story.
Post by: DMK on May 09, 2014, 11:44:41 am
Whatever you want to call it a sequel or reboot this isn't really Thief. Not that brainless stealth can be bad or unfun, but this game was and is a mess. Whats the deal with the frequent loading screens only for it to take less then a second to go past a window or narrow pathway? Couldn't bother with the animations and screw slamming down on a key to go in and out of windows. It felt like Batman AA and ripping vents off their hinges. There is one level though that had a great atmosphere and if you plan to play this I won't ruin it by talking about it here. Overall a simple game with nothing besides a single level that stands out. 5.7/10
Post by: Lith on May 12, 2014, 07:42:02 am
Good game, won't play it again though, came with my PS Triple so why not.
Double Dragon Neon
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Post by: Long John Killer on May 16, 2014, 05:18:30 am
So I heard good things of the first, great things on the second. Pleasantly, they're pretty accurate. Gameplay does third-person cover shooting very well, the whole vehicle form is actually very enjoyable and useful, yet doesn't make robot form unnecessary, multiplayer on both was simply fun, the story was more or less a re-telling of them leaving the planet with some other additions but in no way is that a bad thing.
The few things I could take issue with it are minuscule. Acree missing in the second, as well as Optimus' axe being there at the end of the first, to open the second with a hidden memorial to his axe? What happened? I know they removed everyone's insta-spawning giant swords and maces and such for melee attacks, is that just their way of referencing that? And War for had Megatron with his usual fusion cannon attached to his arm while Fall of changed it to his whole forearm (http://jtmgames.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/transformers-fall-of-cybertron-megatron.jpg).
Given that, War for I can give a 8/10, but Fall of defiantly gets a 9.5/10.
Also can we have a game just about Soundwave? Because I'd play a game just about Soundwave.
I was horribly disappointed with Scott PilgrimMind if I ask why?
Post by: Speedpreacher on May 16, 2014, 07:17:12 am
Post by: Long John Killer on May 16, 2014, 07:38:53 am
Not playing as Acree makes sense, as it would require a different model altogether and wouldn't work with the custom multiplayer bots you make, but not included at all as an NPC was just weird.
Also would have been better to not having a memorial for the thing in the second game at all. Now I'm just left wondering what the story behind that is, where I would have otherwise just written it off as he's just using different weapons. He's got enough of them in there.
Post by: mAdLaX on May 19, 2014, 06:06:03 am
For me, it's a very good game
It has Story mode which is the main gameplay, and Outbreak which plays like dota on First Person.
As a first timer it's not an easy game to accomplish.
I give this 7/10 game rating.
Post by: DMK on May 19, 2014, 06:27:10 am
50 Cent: Blood in the Sand
You shoot people, listen to rap music and have fun actually. 6.2/10
The Darkness
Excellent world, cool powers and fun gunplay. Highly reccomend. 8/10
Fracture
I liked the terraform powers thing but ultimately let down by accompanying gunplay. 3/10
TimeShift
Another FPS with tons of stuff going for it only to be generic as hell. Stealing weapons from enemies hands was neet though. 5/10
Dark Souls 2
Middle of the road sequel with improvements and some bad things added on like Soul Memory. Overall simply okay, but the last boss one of the worst in recent years. 7/10
Just Cause 2
HOLY SHIT WHAT TO DO. THERE IS SO MUCH. I CANT HOLD ALL THIS CHAOS. I want to see more games using grappling hooks, seriously they're even better in games like this. 9/10
Spiderman 3
I finally see where Spiderman games lost their luster and this game sucks. It has that real 2007 third person camera feel down for being so terrible. 4/10
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on May 19, 2014, 01:10:08 pm
9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors (Bad Ending 2)
The basic plot is that you are part of a group of 9 people that are trapped on a sinking cruise liner, with a bunch of doors numbered from one through nine. The only way you can escape is if you go through the door with a nine on it, and you must do this within 9 hours. It's not that easy, though. Each person is numbered from 1-9 (you're #5), and you need three people at minimum and five people at maximum to go through one door. To go through any given door, you need to make sure your group's digital root is equal to the number on the door (so for example, if I wanted to go through Door #7, one combination would be me, #8, and #3, because 5+8+3 = 16, and 1+6 = 7). Once in, all of you must work together on an elaborate puzzle or two that you must solve in order to escape and get to the next set of doors, and you repeat the process again (yes, I do emphasize the "together" bit).
In terms of gameplay, it's a very weird mashup of Visual Novel and what feels like a point and click adventure, the former because there are long strings of dialogue and exposition wherein you have to make choices that affect how the story plays out, and the latter because of the variety of puzzles that you solve, not to mention an inventory system where you collect items and combine them in order to solve said puzzles. And yet, despite the weirdness, it works very well. Additionally, you will be learning a LOT of stuff in order to solve certain puzzles, from Morphogenetic Fields to history lessons to the properties of dry ice. There was one puzzle that pissed me off though, because highlight-> it required me to crush dry ice so that I could fit it into a water bottle, but it wouldn't let me drop my frozen pork on it to smash it. Instead, I had to find some frozen CHICKEN to get the job done. I didn't know dry ice was Jewish. Oh well, learn something new every day. Thankfully those are few and far between.
The storyline is pretty well-written, in that you actually start sympathizing with almost everyone in the cast. I felt there were some jokes that were just too anime-ish and distracted from the general dark mood (don't ask Lotus how old she is), but otherwise it does feel like there's a lot at stake and that you're under pressure. Hell, just the atmosphere when you first start playing makes it seem like you have less time than you actually have to solve any given puzzle, and even as you start growing bonds with your teammates, there's always that sneaking suspicion that there's a traitor in the group.
In a way, I guess the best way to describe it would be if Telltale Games was Japanese, made a 2D game for Nintendo, and didn't dumb down the puzzles in favor of telling a great story.
Hooked/10
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on May 19, 2014, 11:50:25 pm
Etrian Odyssey Untold (3DS)
A remake of the first Etrian Odyssey, that could also be considered a new game if you play the new Story mode, which gives you a fixed set of characters that interact (aka no longer silent characters), though there's still Classic mode which lets you create your own party. I went for Easy in Story mode as I wanted to see how good the Story was, and frankly, it does make a difference when characters speak between each other. I am satisfied. Now for Expert in Classic mode.
And for gameplay, it has been improved a lot compared to the first game obviously. I will miss Immunize being broken as hell, though the new two classes and new skills make up for it. There's still the usual problem of only one save which is terrible for RPG games IMO. And the map, while there's some good new options, it still has the same problem of limited stickers which I don't understand why, and I feel there's still some lack of options for the maps (give me a way to use number stickers for numbers higher than 9 ffs). Oh, but they added a quick travel option to stairs of cleared floors, which I will definitely not use in Expert as it makes things waaaaay too easy when you travel. There's also an extra dungeon with some extra enemies and challenges that I enjoyed quite a bit.
So yeah, it's a good game, as expect of the Etrian Odyssey series, but I honestly wish they switched to PSVita because the 3DS is a terrible choice for RPGs because of the limited amount of saves it offers in games, and I personally don't mind if they don't have that function that kills the eyes of those who use it for a short time, I mean the 3D from the 3DS.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on May 20, 2014, 06:55:00 am
finally got around to it. It was fun, but I wouldn't put it in the top tier of RE games. Still, it would be nice if Capcom took more cues from this than say, RE6, for future installments, it's a good melding of both classic and modern RE.
There were some worrying parts that reminded me of RE6, like the overall kinda meh creature design (still loads better than RE6's, and there's quite a few interesting ones), the paucity of bosses, and the mostly lame and boring nature of the existing bosses (they're all bullet sinks that get pretty boring and take forever to kill). And the plot is pretty nonsensical***, even for a RE game (seriously, this is a crazy ass game series, so a plot this nonsensical is saying something) but hey it's nice to play as Jill again and kick some ass. Now gimme a sequel with Claire!
Spoiler: *** Jmorphman talks about RE plot shit which is actually really fun to do, guys (click to see content)
Post by: Alpaca-San on May 20, 2014, 07:57:04 am
Post by: DMK on May 20, 2014, 08:00:59 am
I'm sure the Jill vs Chris thing was dropped because why would those two ever have that problem. these two went into hell, a frozen one to put stop to everything Umbrella. I doubt they could find a single plot point that would work. And technically RE5 kinda did one of the more "believable" ones.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on May 20, 2014, 08:27:53 am
Oh god yeah the plot for revelations was so stupid. Jessica was just insufferable too.Goddamn, Jessica was just so actively unpleasant. Well I guess she was fine in the flashbacks, maybe seeing all that Terragrigia stuff made her into a constantly complaining, bizarrely-desperate-to-get-into-Chris's-pants nincompoop.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on May 22, 2014, 11:30:55 am
After beating this game, I filled up a coffee mug with water drank it, then proceeded to stare into it. Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.
That's some good shit/10
Now gonna start Virtue's Last Reward, but I'm playing the 3DS eShop version because apparently the Retail version has a nasty bug that erases your savefile.
Post by: Trololo on May 22, 2014, 11:40:53 am
On PS3:
-HER ACHIEVEMENTS ARE GREAT BALANCED! They are- CHALLENGES, but they are BEATABLE!
-GREAT JOKES!
-NOT SO BAD GAMEPLAY AS ON PC!
-MY OPINION IS IN THIS VIDEO!
Well... I think it's great.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on May 22, 2014, 01:47:31 pm
Now gonna start Virtue's Last Reward, but I'm playing the 3DS eShop version because apparently the Retail version has a nasty bug that erases your savefile.
US version only. Get the Europe version since it doesn't have that problem, and you'll also get Japanese voices included.
Edit: Okay, I got it totally wrong. I myself imported the US version since the Europe version didn't have English voices, only Japanese voices. Also, that bug is in the 3DS version if I recall, not the PS Vita. Memory failed me a lot.
Post by: DMK on May 22, 2014, 02:12:05 pm
Probably one of the most interesting FPS I've played recently. I'm really iffy on how I played it though which makes me reluctant about this review. The stealth itself seemed to work or break at random, but when it worked I felt more like a predator then some other games based on being one, maybe this is because I'm a killer who has this creepy eye shine thing? The weapon melee system was done very well and made the various weapons different and with their uses, but falls apart when they give you a hallway with no where to hide and you have to slowly crawl towards guys with xray vision firing on you constantly. I had fun though and optimistic for Assasult on Dark Athena. 7/10
Post by: Nero D. on May 23, 2014, 01:39:13 am
great game all around, great story, great characters
i enjoyed that they simplified some of the mechanics from the first 2, tho the lack of arsenal and switched controls took some getting used to, mainly crouching since they moved it to circle and the new sprint to r3, didn't take long tho, loved elizabeth and the fact that i didn't need to escort her and she was useful as hell, good stuff, daisy fitzroy was badass, fink was awful comstock was awful (their personalities, not the characters themselves, they were very well written), hearing modern day and new wave songs in ragtime and barbershop quartet was pretty cool and funny as well (anachronism ftw)
the thing I loved the most was the twist at the very end;
Spoiler: don't read if you haven't played it, seriously (click to see content)
all in all, a good game, i recommend it
Post by: Nomechy on May 24, 2014, 09:00:33 pm
Way too easy compared to the first game, lot of lame bosses and a really disappointing endgame.
Still has a lot of the good, but kinda just lacks that little something the first game had. NG+ is apparently very different, so i'l give that a shot.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on May 26, 2014, 12:08:11 pm
Virtue's Last Reward (3DS)
You are Sigma (no, not this Sigma (http://megaman.wikia.com/wiki/Sigma)), and you wake up in an elevator with a BEAUTIFUL WONAN. After you both break out of it, you find 7 other dudes waiting for you, and it turns out that the
The newest feature, however, is points. Every player starts the game with three points. After solving a puzzle room, you head back to your elevator (called the AB Room), you are forced into a Prisoner's Dilemma (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prisoner's_dilemma) type ordeal, an AB Game. The team that went through the door together now must vote if they will "Ally" or "Betray" their counterparts (a pair can only turn in one vote, however). If both parties pick "Ally," they both get two points. If one party picks "Betray" while the other picks "Ally," the Betrayer gains three points while the Ally loses two. If both parties pick "Betray," nobody in that team gets any points. Once at least one person 9 points, the game is over and the person who got 9 points is free to leave while everyone else is locked in the warehouse.
Picking up the game, it almost feels like nothing has changed from 999 outside of the jump from 2D to 3D, and the voice acting. Puzzles are still handled pretty much the same way: look around the room for something, pick it up, possibly combine it with something else, etc etc. There are quite a few differences though. Namely, these puzzles are harder than a bad girl's dream. Gone is the "hit the dry ice with a chicken leg" puzzle. In its place you have stuff like "look at four different clocks and use the times to figure out how many squares to move on a board game to get the password." I mean holy shit. The good news is that unlike 999, instead of having to start over every time you want to attempt a new ending, the game now provides a flowchart where you can jump back to a previous decision you made, so you don't have to repeat puzzles as often.
The plot is really engrossing as well. The character connections are established a bit earlier than in 999, and while it takes away some of the intrigue the original had, the story takes a few more interesting twists to make up for it, and as a result, it feels like there's more at stake. Additionally, it's really neat to see elements of the previous game tying into this one, although I won't give away what those are, although you'll probably guess at least two of them when you meet everyone for the first time.
Holy shit I've been playing this for four hours straight wtf/10
Post by: The MegaBrony on May 30, 2014, 02:15:45 am
Funny RPG based on the Megaman Sprite Comic. Can be beaten in less than 2 hours. It's worth not stepping off the path. You'd have to not touch the keyboard in order to die in this game.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on May 30, 2014, 02:10:28 pm
Just when I thought the series couldn't surprise me... it surprised me to the point that now I REALLY need to know what happens next. Yes, damn cliffhanger ending. I hope Kotaro Uchikoshi actually comes through on his suggestion that he might try crowdfunding because holy shit I will throw as much money as I possibly can.
GODDAMMIT/10
EDIT: Now that I'm fully conscious...
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Post by: -Red- on May 31, 2014, 04:13:40 am
...What the fuck what that ending? God damn it...
Good game.
Post by: Long John Killer on May 31, 2014, 04:28:55 am
So how does it compare to Bastion?
Post by: -Red- on May 31, 2014, 07:34:45 pm
Also just finished Remember Me. Totally worth the 33 cents I paid for it :wiseguy:. Too bad Capcom wont do shit with the IP, it definitely needs more games that can take advantage of its lore.
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Between Bloodrayne, Remember Me, 100% Orange Juice, Transistor and Armored Gunhound EX I can pretty much tell that this was (By accident) the "finish games with female protagonists" month for me. Would've finished Killer is Dead if that shit actually stopped glitching and preventing me from playing it past episode 3.
Post by: Iced on June 02, 2014, 11:01:28 pm
I finished puppeteer, what a gorgeous game, seriously. What a pretty as fuck game.
The gameplay is kindof meh, it does a bit of castlevania and a bit of mario, not being particularly good at either, but the sets are so gorgeous I had to finish the game just to see all the stages.
(http://www.eggplante.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Puppeteer-Gameplay-4.jpg)
Post by: Snakebyte on June 05, 2014, 04:20:08 pm
Thoroughly enjoyed this game, the best Kirby game since the SNES days in my opinion and it has more meat to it than I expected. I probably played it for around 15 hours, and near the end it was difficult as hell and hitting that 2D platformer difficulty sweet spot that nothing has hit for me since Megaman X4.
My second favorite 3DS game and well worth the money.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on June 06, 2014, 08:46:50 am
Had it for a while but it was Jango's playthorough that prompted me finally buckling down and playing it, so we could have long discussions about how much of a creep Sigma is. It's not as good as 999 but still pretty great. Plot is a bit predictable once things get going, but that's just an inevitability of this being a sequel and knowing things about the game's world, I suppose. Still has quite a few classic 999 batshit insane twists, though.
Character and story work wasn't as good as 999 either. I don't really remember the puzzles in the first game so I can't really compare them, but I think there was fewer disconnects between me and what clues the game is trying to communicate in 999, though there were only like 3 times that happened in VRL anyway. Regardless, some pretty tough and fun puzzles in this one.
All in all though, I enjoyed it, and am looking forward to the sequel, because it has to happen. It's just gotta!
As a result, digital roots got thrown out in exchange for a simpler color system (for example, if you and Phi are Red and you want to go through the Yellow door, you have to partner with Tenmyouji who is Green).I wouldn't say it was simpler at all; the first game had everyone's number stay the same through the entire game, and so it was very easy to figure out what doors were available with which groups. The character's aliases were even there to remind you of their number! In VRL, however, I didn't even bother trying to figure out the door possibilities, I just waited for someone to explain them. Everyone's color and group pairings were switching around constantly, it just wasn't worth it.
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on June 06, 2014, 09:36:51 am
I wouldn't say it was simpler at all; the first game had everyone's number stay the same through the entire game, and so it was very easy to figure out what doors were available with which groups. The character's aliases were even there to remind you of their number! In VRL, however, I didn't even bother trying to figure out the door possibilities, I just waited for someone to explain them. Everyone's color and group pairings were switching around constantly, it just wasn't worth it.Eh, I'm better at recognizing colors than numbers, so I guess it's easier for me. Also the fact that Sigma is pretty much always in a pair means that your options are pretty narrowed down in the first place. It's not like "Oh shit, do I really want Akane to go with Lotus through that door?"
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Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on June 06, 2014, 10:13:16 am
It looks way, way worse than 999; the jump to 3D really didn't do it any favors. The character models are a good replacement for the animated sprites of 999, but all the things that would've been scenes of sprite art (I'm blanking on a good explanation, basically something like this (http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111111060055/ninehourspersonsdoors/images/a/a1/Axe_ending_bracelets.png)) are done really, really badly. Like, it looked like PS1 era CG cutscenes. It's baffling, because the models look so much worse than the ones used for regular dialogue. And there's so few of them, when compared to 999. It makes the game's storytelling feel very awkward and stilted at times.
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Post by: Snakebyte on June 06, 2014, 04:21:22 pm
(cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX)
MY FEELINGS
WHY
I GUESS I HAVE TO ACTUALLY PLAY THIS SERIES NOW ;_;
Post by: Long John Killer on June 07, 2014, 02:58:26 pm
Dark Souls
I said I'd finish this game out of spite. So I did. And now everyone else's got it for free and giving up at Undead Berg so yay me.
It feels weird whenever the story takes the back seat throughout an RPG. I don't think it was ever actually explained why I'm undead, their reasoning between the difference between hollow and undead, why I can light magic respawning bonfires, and why I need to stop mean ol' Firebeard at the end of the game. Among many other things I'm left wondering about, like that whole painting world from the abused half-breed girl. But it didn't matter, because once you get out of the punishing beginning, it gets really fun, and you just take it all in stride.
Basing a level in pitch darkness with enemies designed to kill you in one hit or push you to your death if you block, and a level on traversing invisible floors with holes with similar but bigger enemies was just evil, though.
People invading your world during crucial moments got annoying rather fast, but at least some of them wait until your're done fighting the small army of crystal skeletons and sniper mages before attacking you. I kinda wish when a trespasser showed up at all, it'd just remove the enemies and send you both to nearby bonfire or something, though.
But yeah, a few bugs and a few things bugging me aside, pretty fun game. 8/10.
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Post by: Long John Killer on June 07, 2014, 05:03:32 pm
Hm, well I may have a message to send to some friends who are stuck at the Berg and deleted the game, then.
Post by: JustAGuy92 on June 07, 2014, 05:24:55 pm
Probably the best video game adaptation of Tezuka's classic series. Loved the cameos from his other works, too. And perhaps the biggest selling point is the it was made by Treasure.
Post by: Alpaca-San on June 07, 2014, 07:57:03 pm
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Pretty addicting but the game will punish you for trying to play it solo. Bot AI is stupid and incapable of registering any sort of danger. Seeing them get bodied by this one really telegraphed move that the not-beholder boss does is a joke that's less funny after the first time. It also sucks that NPCs can't hold back up equipment bags and you can't get npc's equipment repaired which really kills the number of stages you can chain before going back to town.
Post by: DMK on June 08, 2014, 01:05:05 pm
It isn't just the usual Dark Souls they have on GoD, with the price dropped to free as with previous titles? Why re-upload it at all?
Hm, well I may have a message to send to some friends who are stuck at the Berg and deleted the game, then.
Some say redownloading helps others can't get the update to come up for them. I still haven't redownloaded my copy yet, but I have the disc version anyways, which if you have a save from that won't get read because it's in 1.0 mode. It's really odd and I just don't think MS expected this. I don't think anything like this happened with the PS+ free version.
Post by: Snakebyte on June 08, 2014, 02:40:29 pm
Wait, how did you go through the cutscenes for a side story of the side story that was the middle game without touching the series before...?
1.5 ReMIX contains HD remasters of KH1 Final Mix, re: Chain of Memories, and various cutscenes and things from 358/2 Days stitched into a movie because the amount of remaking it would have taken to get a DS game playable on PS3 with HD graphics was unfeasible.
I went for the cutscenes first because I remembered not liking the game and wanted to try to get myself invested without outdated gameplay getting in the way. It worked.
Post by: Long John Killer on June 09, 2014, 04:25:29 am
Never played 358/2 Days, just got a summary of its bizarre story. Well, more bizarre than the usual Disney characters hang around with Final Fantasy characters to dance and sing and kill shadow demons and tanned white-haired villains story. If I'm not mistaken, the actual game also let you play as all the Organization members. Shame it didn't get a full remake added, wanted to play as Xigbar with his duel Needlers, but I can imagine how strenuous it would be to bring that over.
Post by: Mgbenz on June 09, 2014, 04:51:18 am
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
(cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX)
MY FEELINGS
WHY
I GUESS I HAVE TO ACTUALLY PLAY THIS SERIES NOW ;_;
Dude be prepared for BBS. It's like three times more FEELS. :'(
Also yes Days is best watched not played. Most boring gameplay ever. Quest-based gameplay can be extremely repetitive who would have thought.
Post by: Snakebyte on June 09, 2014, 02:18:33 pm
But I have reason for the slog now.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on June 10, 2014, 09:22:11 am
KH1: Good story, bad gameplay.
KH2: Good gameplay, bad story.
it's like euuuuuuuugh
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on June 10, 2014, 03:11:11 pm
KH1: Good story, bad gameplay.
Really? I thought KH1's gameplay was good IMO.
Post by: DMK on June 10, 2014, 04:57:15 pm
After the trailer last year I thought this would be a third person action shooter, but turned out to be nothing like that and actually a full fledged adventure game with little combat elements besides "rip the demons apart". I would love to say it was a solid story and brought me to my knees like some past great games of this genre, but it was pretty weak in comparison. Still it was fun, looked good and had some interesting tidbits to continue along. I guess for once I can say no bugs or anything of that nature so solid from start to finish. overall a 7/10
Post by: Cazaki on June 10, 2014, 05:01:37 pm
KH2 has more to offer in it's gameplay with all sorts of fun stuff happening and it's bosses are overall more unique and fun/annoying (fuck demyx, xaldin and xigbar til i realized lolcircles)
Post by: City_Hunter on June 10, 2014, 05:18:30 pm
Pretty cool overall probably the first castlevania i ever finish needed to restart it alot of time since i kept forgeting to save the two girl
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on June 11, 2014, 06:47:00 pm
KH2 has more to offer in it's gameplay with all sorts of fun stuff happening and it's bosses are overall more unique and fun/annoying (fuck demyx, xaldin and xigbar til i realized lolcircles)
Xaldin wasn't that hard IMO. I even recorded myself doing a No Damage run against him. A lot of people didn't realise that they should have kept a stock of those "quick-time attacks" before he started spamming that wind shield (didn't even use roll for that No Damage run). Fuck Xigbar though, all the time moving away from you made the fight annoying.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on June 11, 2014, 07:44:17 pm
Because I can't play MGSV: THE PHANTOM PAIN for another year, and I imagine in my mind that New Austin is all Afghanistan, and John Marston is an early 20th century's Big Boss.
Post by: Shwa on June 11, 2014, 08:19:37 pm
Yeah, it felt less basic than KH2.KH1: Good story, bad gameplay.
Really? I thought KH1's gameplay was good IMO.
KH2 in the meantime had more dynamic combat for nothing as all you had to do was "press Triangle to win."
Beating the game in Proud in there was no different than playing any other run. Can't say the same for Sephiroth and Final Mix's extra shit, though.
Those were just painful.
Post by: Do not even ask on June 11, 2014, 08:23:17 pm
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on June 13, 2014, 12:53:06 am
Well for me, a lot of what killed KH1 for me was all the shitty platforming sections. Especially the Tarzan and Alice in Wonderland worlds, and don't get me started on Neverland. Combined with Sora's jumping physics and a really awkward camera, it just felt bad. I mean, KH2 had some platforming sections, but they weren't frustrating to get through.KH1: Good story, bad gameplay.
Really? I thought KH1's gameplay was good IMO.
Post by: Long John Killer on June 14, 2014, 05:55:40 am
Compared to the first and the bit I've played of the second, the third really made things more interesting and comical. But this..this was just over the top. Even when they get emotional you have Matt offering nerdy commentary or Zinyak offering a quote from MacBeth with your character responding on their lack of caring for Scottish rap.
Zinyak in general was a very enjoyable villain, and I loved each time he showed up and messed with the game. ("Zinyak! You leave Biz Markie alone! IT'S NOT OPERA!" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uZtBOjx3b0&feature=kp))
The ending fell short compared to the rest or the other two games of the series that I've finished endings, though. Still, good game. Now I'm pretty sure I have to play the second to get the whole story, though.
Post by: Cazaki on June 14, 2014, 08:48:37 am
KH2 has more to offer in it's gameplay with all sorts of fun stuff happening and it's bosses are overall more unique and fun/annoying (fuck demyx, xaldin and xigbar til i realized lolcircles)
Xaldin wasn't that hard IMO. I even recorded myself doing a No Damage run against him. A lot of people didn't realise that they should have kept a stock of those "quick-time attacks" before he started spamming that wind shield (didn't even use roll for that No Damage run). Fuck Xigbar though, all the time moving away from you made the fight annoying.
Didn't even realize. I don't think I've ever beaten Xaldin without Mickey
Post by: Person Man on June 14, 2014, 01:47:58 pm
Took me long enough to get around to this one, but boy was it worth it. This is definitely one of the better ones in the Ace Attorney series. The Mood Matrix system was a pretty interesting new way to examine testimonies, but all of that at-length talking about feelings started to feel out of place whenever I remembered they were supposed to be in a court of law. Also I was a little disappointed by the fact that they left a couple of the major plot threads from AA 4 just kind of hanging there. Like, what happened to the Jurist system Phoenix worked so hard to get started? Did everyone just forget about it? But nitpicks aside, it was a pretty great game.
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Post by: JustAGuy92 on June 14, 2014, 05:06:36 pm
Pretty much a better 3D Castlevania than the ones on N64 and PS2 (which, I'll admit, I've somehow enjoyed when I was younger). The combat was satisfying, the boss battles were fun (especially the giant bosses and Satan), and the level design was just stunning (loved that music box stage).
Plus, that double-whammy of an ending was just all sorts of WTF (in a good way, of course).
Post by: DMK on June 15, 2014, 04:43:17 pm
A grindhouse inspired third person hack n slash shooter. i rented it my first time out on release and was unimpressed but I got this itch to return and I'm glad I did. I found the fun in wiping out the arenas in style, mixing up how I killed the baddies and seeing pieces of what inspired me to aim for high ranks in games like Devil May Cry. Either a grindhouse fan or someone who enjoys taking out baddies in style I would wholey reccomended this game. It's not the best but certainly under looked. 6.7.9/10
Post by: Saohc on June 16, 2014, 04:03:25 am
I put off beating this because the Gekko boss fight in ACT 4 was giving me a hard time. I finally resumed my playthrough back in January and got stuck on the first part of ACT 5. Finally I decided to revist the game and beat the rest of it.
The main plot has been tied up, but I think Kojima didn't quite achieve the "gameplay/story" balance he had in MGS1 and MGS3 with this iteration.
I only remember the largest gameplay sections being the first couple of acts and ACT 4.
Kojima could have also shortened a few cutscenes, but I think he did fine.
The lack of VR missions irks me though :(.
But now I've completed the main story and I am satisfied.
Post by: Bastard Walt on June 18, 2014, 12:51:49 am
So much fun. With all the medals I won, I got to purchase CLARK. He's a friggin walking tank, I love it.
Also, TRIVIA TIME, according to MSD, Clark wears sunglasses because of a Battle Injury :O
Post by: kakkoii superhero on June 18, 2014, 06:09:38 am
Saints Row IV
Compared to the first and the bit I've played of the second, the third really made things more interesting and comical. But this..this was just over the top. Even when they get emotional you have Matt offering nerdy commentary or Zinyak offering a quote from MacBeth with your character responding on their lack of caring for Scottish rap.
Zinyak in general was a very enjoyable villain, and I loved each time he showed up and messed with the game. ("Zinyak! You leave Biz Markie alone! IT'S NOT OPERA!" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uZtBOjx3b0&feature=kp))
The ending fell short compared to the rest or the other two games of the series that I've finished endings, though. Still, good game. Now I'm pretty sure I have to play the second to get the whole story, though.
I hesitate to finish it, I want to be superhuman longer in that matrix world, damn halfway the game vehicles don't matter.
Post by: -Red- on June 18, 2014, 06:56:07 pm
Also, TRIVIA TIME, according to MSD, Clark wears sunglasses because of a Battle Injury :O
That's known since forever :V
Post by: Person Man on June 19, 2014, 04:32:05 am
I had to cross-examine a rapping pirate to prove that a trained orca didn't commit murder. This is what Ace Attorney is truly all about.
Post by: The MegaBrony on June 19, 2014, 06:19:36 am
Flash platformer based on Megaman. Not too easy nor too hard. All the bosses are the same except the final boss. Level design is fair.
Post by: Nomechy on June 20, 2014, 05:40:53 pm
It was ok I guess. Nothing terribly remarkable, but it kept me invested through. Did a good guys run, so I might replay it as a total dickbag to see what changes.
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Post by: Nanashi_1337 on June 26, 2014, 11:51:22 am
I grabbed this game from Steam Summer Sales. Personally, I like those "Story-telling" games, I played quite a few of them and I enjoyed them. This one is no exception. The design of the whole game was beautiful and the story was interesting to follow (and of course I checked all journals and stuff in the house). It was a little different from the other games I played in which there's some secret message in the story, as the story is quite easy to understand and follow, but I'm still pleased with this game.
Post by: Snakebyte on June 27, 2014, 01:51:02 pm
I guess incase anyone has played Infamous: Festival of Blood, is it worth it? Unless you happened to have the version that came with it Mechy and it just gets added to the story. I figured it's a standalone type dealy though.
LOVED it, personally.
Post by: Shwa on June 28, 2014, 12:05:10 am
Get this game.
GET THIS FUCKING GAME
I CANNOT STRESS HOW FUCKING AWESOME IT IS
Post by: -Red- on June 28, 2014, 05:48:32 pm
Post by: Roman55 on June 29, 2014, 01:10:45 am
Awful.
That's all.
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Post by: Long John Killer on June 29, 2014, 03:14:49 am
Story I can see, it's shoehorning Bayformers into Cybertron's story. (Actually, how to they do that anyways, the whole point of the Cybertron games' story was leading to the beginning of the original show? So...does the Ark's portal suddenly take them to Bay's movies instead? Or what?)
Gameplay should have just been re-skining Fall of Cybertron though. And FoC's gameplay is great. So how did they screw that up?
Oh, and I guess I finished Sonic Generations. I haven't played a current gen Sonic game beyond 4's first episode, so the Modern Sonic portions were better than I expected since the last ones I've played on Sonic Heroes. Was really fun to revisit Speed Highway and City Escape in 3D again but done better.
The 2D recreations of all the levels for Classic Sonic were great, mix of nostalgia and new. Heck, they made Sonic 06 look really good. Original versions of the various games' music with orchestral, techno or whatever other remixes on each games' level was a nice touch. Only real complaint is how really short it was. But for $7, that's just fine.
8.5/10, and I'm not even that big a Sonic fan.
Post by: Tsunamidusher on June 29, 2014, 03:59:37 am
I finally got down to playing it, that was a very fun and creative ride! Especially loved the easter eggs all over the place.
Looking forward to Hero Mode and 100%ing this game. I thought the designs and gameplay were great, dispite the hate I heard over this title.
Post by: Cazaki on June 29, 2014, 09:40:46 pm
In story or gameplay is it awful? Or both?
Story I can see, it's shoehorning Bayformers into Cybertron's story. (Actually, how to they do that anyways, the whole point of the Cybertron games' story was leading to the beginning of the original show? So...does the Ark's portal suddenly take them to Bay's movies instead? Or what?)
Gameplay should have just been re-skining Fall of Cybertron though. And FoC's gameplay is great. So how did they screw that up?
Oh, and I guess I finished Sonic Generations. I haven't played a current gen Sonic game beyond 4's first episode, so the Modern Sonic portions were better than I expected since the last ones I've played on Sonic Heroes. Was really fun to revisit Speed Highway and City Escape in 3D again but done better.
The 2D recreations of all the levels for Classic Sonic were great, mix of nostalgia and new. Heck, they made Sonic 06 look really good. Original versions of the various games' music with orchestral, techno or whatever other remixes on each games' level was a nice touch. Only real complaint is how really short it was. But for $7, that's just fine.
8.5/10, and I'm not even that big a Sonic fan.
City Escape was NOT done better in Generations. City Escape in SA2 was perfect, the absolute peak of Dreamcast gaming right there.
Post by: Long John Killer on June 29, 2014, 11:48:29 pm
Even if it wasn't, it was hardly a bad level in Generations in any way.
Post by: Titiln on June 30, 2014, 12:06:50 am
Shovel Knight (PC, also on 3DS and Wii U)i just finished this game and i agree
Get this game.
GET THIS FUCKING GAME
I CANNOT STRESS HOW FUCKING AWESOME IT IS
badgame poster gumball dad said:
i gotta say it doesn't feel like other indie faux retro games at all. instead of feeling like a ripoff or amalgamation of old school nostalgia tropes, it feels like its own game. it doesn't just emulate old games, it feels like it is one. and a really solid one at that.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on June 30, 2014, 01:29:20 am
City Escape in SA2 was perfect, the absolute peak of Dreamcast gaming right there.That is... a bold claim, to say the least.
I wouldn't even say it's the peak of the two Dreamcast Sonic games, without even getting into the be all end all peak of Dreamcast gaming period. :-\
Post by: -Red- on June 30, 2014, 08:03:35 am
Kinda funny how both versions of the stage had a way to lock the truck in place and glitch the shit out of it.
Post by: Long John Killer on June 30, 2014, 08:37:39 am
Oh hey, another game finished. So I finished off
Nice, short RPG. Story's about Aurora seeming to wake in a new world right as she's dying, finding she's the "Child of Light", and bringing light back to this dark world by bringing back the sun, the moon and the stars, while she just wants to return home to her father whom she learns is dying without her. Also, everyone speaks in poetry throughout and it's really pretty looking.
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Combat was usual ATB affair, along with a little blue bug you moved around the field with the joystick (Or I guess that pad the WiiU has with their version), using him to blind individual opponents to slow their progress on the ATB bar. Worked fine, looked pretty, kinda sucked you gain a whole troop of 7 party members and can only use 2 at a time though. You're going to want Aurora out there almost all of the time, which also kinda cuts down on play time with the other members you gain.
But yeah, fun RPG overall. Could have done with more expanding on using the other party members in different situations, that would be the main detractor. I guess 8/10
Side note, I keep laughing each time "Professor Balthazar" shows up in the confessions.
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 03, 2014, 09:43:34 pm
Finally! I liked all story arcs (especially the Black Dahlia Murders Arc), and while the ending was a bit short and abrupt, you already had so much intrigue all throughout that it can be easily overlooked. Also, even if Cole Phelps is a great lead character, Jack Kelso ends up being a lot more likeable character!
It's a great damn game, I'm definitely replaying it (mostly because there is no New Game+).
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 03, 2014, 11:27:16 pm
Oh, looks like somebody in this forum played the game too recently, like me. I got it in the Summer Sales when it costed less than 5 euros iirc. I too think the same, the ending was not as good as I hoped it would be, compared to the majority of cases in the game, but the rest of the game was awesome. And yeah, Cole is just too boring as a character sometimes, Jack was better when you controlled him, but it's obvious you can't put his character as a police officer lol.
The homicide cases were the best, with the most exploration IMO. Traffic was also good too, and a few cases of Arson were really good (that factory plant exploding was awesome to see). Vice wasn't as good as I wanted it to be, but Earl Roy was a good partner.
So yeah guys, if you didn't get this game in Summer Sales, you wasted a really good offer.
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 12:00:14 am
Post by: GOH on July 04, 2014, 12:14:49 am
the interrogation system is very whatever
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 12:30:27 am
Reading your suspects body language correctly isn't very straight forward (they ARE trying to fool you after all), making it difficult to get all answers correct at the first try, preventing you from leveling up. Also, confronting them with evidence that is pretty obvious sometimes doesn't work out ... or maybe I'd just make a pretty lousy detective, I dunno :S
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 04, 2014, 12:37:39 am
- There's no reason for this guy to lie about this, so it will be truth.
- He's making weird faces and there's no way it's all clean or nothing is wrong so doubt.
- He's obviously lying and I remember I have proof about this so it's lie.
Though I have to say, they did an awesome job in capturing their facial expressions.
Post by: Nomechy on July 04, 2014, 12:42:39 am
The plot itself is pretty badly paced imo (no doubt having something to do with the fact that a good few chapters where cut out, since the game is so fucking long anyway) and the whole thing feels like it properly climaxes at The Quarter Moon Murders case. Everything else just feels like a tacked on post script season, making Walt's tv series comparison pretty fitting.
Post by: GOH on July 04, 2014, 12:46:24 am
the plot is so linear that even with zero evidence / zero correct questions, you always end up completing the missions
the only way to lose most of the time is from losing a tail or getting killed
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 01:52:11 am
the whole thing feels like it properly climaxes at The Quarter Moon Murders case. Everything else just feels like a tacked on post script season, making Walt's tv series comparison pretty fitting.3 solid years (http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/cci_walt/SomeThingsNeverChangeIGuess_zps693b6c2d.png)
Post by: Nomechy on July 04, 2014, 01:56:51 am
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 02:00:57 am
Everything has ups and down, but stating the everything that wasn't homicide is "tacked on" when the whole dynia.... never mind mechy. Never fucking mind. You're not worth the effort or time.
Post by: Iced on July 04, 2014, 02:06:02 am
Give it a rest. Just because he disagrees with something it doesnt justify making personal wars against people you barely know.
Christ who holds random ass things like that for over 3 years.
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 02:09:36 am
I have a 3 paragraph argument to the subject in question, but I lack the time to follow up on it tomorrow or over the weekend, nor do I believe this will yield any results as a discussion, so I'm stepping back.
Post by: Nomechy on July 04, 2014, 02:16:07 am
Post by: Iced on July 04, 2014, 02:19:35 am
Im just saying theres something a bit fucked up from assuming such an aggressive stance over a casual disagreement. You were reacting as if him having a bad game opinion made him a shitty person and proposing that he was doing it on purpose to get to you. down to the whole 3 years ago thing.
Its just messed up
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 02:27:21 am
Even the death cargo thread
he wasnt in the death cargo threadThis isn't even about Death Cargo, looks like you just haven't been following the bouncing ball around enough.
Post by: Iced on July 04, 2014, 02:38:13 am
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 02:40:59 am
Im just saying theres something a bit fucked upSubjective appreciations. Coming from you. You know where those go.
Its just messed up
If you're trying to tell me something as this forum's authority, go on. I'm listening.
Post by: Iced on July 04, 2014, 02:43:12 am
thats messed up, you cant tell how this is messed up? You cant exchange a couple sentences without acting as if you are in a war movie and anyone talking with you is bitter and angry?
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 02:43:54 am
If you're trying to tell me something as this forum's authority, go on. I'm listening.You weren't. Got it.
Post by: Nomechy on July 04, 2014, 02:45:37 am
Subjective appreciations.Well considering this whole thing is about you overreacting to my subjective opinions, this is kinda ironic coming from you.
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 02:55:02 am
But this isn't about feelings. It's about you appreciating something the absolutely wrong way. If the pacing felt slow, it's because it was episodic in order to play it in short 40 minute intervals. Everything your opinion is tells me you played it all wrong, and LIKE COUNTLEES TIMES BEFORE, you've failed to appreciate something on its own terms, meaning everything that isn't [HELL, I DON'T KNOW A SINGLE THING YOU LIKE] is garbage.
We've been having this argument for 3 years now man. You're a downer, you never have anything positive to say about anything, but you'll instantly jump out of your seat to shit on something, and this is like the 6th time you've done this on me. You, on me saying positive things about something.
... Starting with this, 4 years ago (http://mugenguild.com/forum/msg.1030190), then backpedaling resorting to lying about you being a spriter (http://mugenguild.com/forum/msg.1030380) (which you've never proved) like the ignorant pessimistic piece of shit idiot you naturally are. This set the tone of what you mean to me. Nothing surprises you ... since you were fucking 14.
Post by: Speedpreacher on July 04, 2014, 03:10:53 am
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 03:12:58 am
In the end who cares about what my opinion is on Mr. Lolmechy? If Iced asks me to refrain from disturbing a thread by avoiding to address Mechy, I'll just do that. If he tries to talk me out of having this opinion on him or try to address my demeanor on a personal level, well, I hope he's sitting down cuz otherwise he's gonna get tired of me ignoring his posts.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on July 04, 2014, 03:16:38 am
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 03:18:55 am
Post by: Nomechy on July 04, 2014, 03:21:05 am
Post by: Lith on July 04, 2014, 03:21:13 am
8/10, it's like Dynasty Warriors but with Guns - IGN
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Persona 4. Good plot, more pressed for time than in P3 sadly. Burned out from it, Reach out to the Truth gets fucking tiring and it makes me never want to play it again.
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on July 04, 2014, 03:26:48 am
I was expecting you since like 5 posts ago since I did mention Iced's name, thanks for showing up.Still having trouble coming up with an actual response, I see. But you're right. It's Iced who brought me here, and not your hilarious meltdown because lolmechy didn't like a game as much as you do. You've seen right through me! You're quite perceptive. *tips fedora*
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 03:28:10 am
Post by: Lith on July 04, 2014, 03:29:47 am
*tips fedora*
Hey man that's offensive to some people :(
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 03:39:27 am
Post by: Just No Point on July 04, 2014, 03:42:03 am
Also this
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the ignorant pessimistic piece of shit idiot you naturally are.Is completely uncalled for no matter the reason. C'mon now!
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on July 04, 2014, 03:43:18 am
EDIT: oh dang, ninja'd
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 03:45:48 am
Interesting enough, the previous part you clipped out from your quote is the explanation behind the 6 word insult you isolated. This is hardly baseless. I can show you a LONG list of PMs we've exchanged over the years. The give-or-take 6 times we've discussed in public were just the ones you could moderate.Quotethe ignorant pessimistic piece of shit idiot you naturally are.Is completely uncalled for no matter the reason. C'mon now!
Also he and I are discussing by PM now, so if your intention is to avoid cluttering up the thread even further, I guess we can stop now.
@Jmorphman: You strike me as a Bowler Hat or Beret kind of guy. Do you wear hats (excluding baseball caps or the likes) in real life?
Post by: Iced on July 04, 2014, 03:47:39 am
Its just insane, its like there is nothing that cant be construed as a personal attack.
You could set a watch by the meltdowns.
Interesting enough, the previous part you clipped out from your quote is the explanation behind the 6 word insult you isolated. This is hardly baseless. I can show you a LONG list of PMs we've exchanged over the years. The give-or-take 6 times we've discussed in public were just the ones you could moderate.Quotethe ignorant pessimistic piece of shit idiot you naturally are.Is completely uncalled for no matter the reason. C'mon now!
Also he and I are discussing by PM now, so if your intention is to avoid cluttering up the thread even further, I guess we can stop now.
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the ignorant pessimistic piece of shit idiot you naturally are.
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This is hardly baseless.Jesus christ. I would have expected you to at least recognize that your behaviour was shitty, not double down on it.
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 04, 2014, 03:49:25 am
And I'm entitled to think he's shitty, as much as he's entitled to think anything is shitty (Which he does, a lot!)
Edit: Also, I think y'all are selectively overlooking the fact that he lied in the past. By these forums' standards, liars are pieces of shit that get banned IIRC. In my book, liars are shitty. Also ignorant people are undesirable. And I have a thing for Negative Nancies (I didn't make this term up, and it's a derogatory one too, so people share this worldview) too. So I'm entitled to have an opinion.
Post by: Just No Point on July 04, 2014, 05:32:29 am
And it doesn't matter if you have personal justifications or opinions about a user. A person and a game or movie is totally different. Someone you are addressing online or in person needs to be addressed better than that. You need to be better than that courtesy wise. How old are you? You can think what you want but jeez, show some tact "in person".
If this is the way you feel you have to talk to people you disagree with perhaps you should do so somewhere else. Because that attitude won't get you very far here and you should know that. You can justify all you like but youre coming off as a hot headed bully.
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on July 04, 2014, 06:17:24 am
Yo walt, do honestly think snapping at someone 'cause he doesn't 'appreciate' a fucking videogame and bringing shit from 4 years ago to justify your behavior is rational and socially acceptable? Jes-wait, atheists can't use the J word :(
This how you look from a 3rd party's perspective:
Iced: Morrigan owns.
KFM: Morrigan is one of the blandest characters in the DS lore.
Iced: Choke on a dick you forum-deleting piece of shit.
Post by: Just No Point on July 04, 2014, 06:29:35 am
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I wouldn't use the word 'bully', but...That's my opinion of him! All that stuff above the word "bully" is my justification!
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on July 04, 2014, 07:47:36 am
@Jmorphman: You strike me as a Bowler Hat or Beret kind of guy. Do you wear hats (excluding baseball caps or the likes) in real life?Not a hat guy. And I fear if given a hat nowadays I'd immediately throw it and shout OK!
Hey man that's offensive to some people :(Well I'm sure (http://eatthattoast.com/comic/m-lady/) these two will be as well. (http://eatthattoast.com/comic/contagious/) :)
Alright time to post something on topic
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Replayed this, wasn't gonna post about it but Egoraptor's recent enlightening video about Ocarina of Time caused me to rethink that, as well as the game itself, which I now realize is complete shit. So much of the overworld is locked away for most of the game, and you have to sit through a bunch of dialog and cutscenes before you can even get your sword! And everything is so linear; you have to follow the dungeon order to the letter and can't progress until you sit through cutscenes from an owl telling you where to go, there's no exploration at all. What a buncha garbage.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Post by: -Red- on July 04, 2014, 11:56:45 am
Now I wish I could play L.A. Noire but the game's terribly unoptimized so I still need a new rig to run it, even though I bought the game like 2 years ago. I'd rather just wait until I can play it at gloriou- oh wait no, game's capped at 30 FPS, stupid face capturing tech ruining everything...
Post by: Iced on July 04, 2014, 12:53:29 pm
I wouldn't use the word 'bully', but...
Yo walt, do honestly think snapping at someone 'cause he doesn't 'appreciate' a fucking videogame and bringing shit from 4 years ago to justify your behavior is rational and socially acceptable? Jes-wait, atheists can't use the J word :(
This how you look from a 3rd party's perspective:
Iced: Morrigan owns.
KFM: Morrigan is one of the blandest characters in the DS lore.
Iced: Choke on a dick you forum-deleting piece of shit.
Lilith is superior you waifu tier piece of cow excrement!!
Post by: GOH on July 04, 2014, 01:12:36 pm
Now I wish I could play L.A. Noire but the game's terribly unoptimized so I still need a new rig to run it, even though I bought the game like 2 years ago. I'd rather just wait until I can play it at gloriou- oh wait no, game's capped at 30 FPS, stupid face capturing tech ruining everything...how
how is your pos computer unable to run la noire and yet youre able to run other games
my lappy runs la noire just fine
Post by: MightyKombat on July 04, 2014, 02:03:19 pm
(WARNING: OPINION AHEAD)
I beat the original campaign on Marine (Normal) mode.
I liked this game, but its not really very Doom-like. Its more along the lines of survival horror really, apart from not having inventory limits and being able to carry shitloads of ammo (Although Resident Evil 2 you could carry shitloads of ammo if you played it right) including a BFG AND a Rocket Launcher. I did like the atmosphere though, and the PDA audio logs were suitably creepy enough, especially late in the game when you get the ones with everyone being all scared (RoE has one narrated by Scott Menville who eventually screams his fucking head off at the end because an imp gets him I think)
But when I do get into a gunfight it sometimes keeps varying between having fun mowing down enemies by the dozens and having to deal with only a few baddies who suddenly become fucking bullet sponges. I recall a fucking Imp taking around like 65 to 75% percent of a fucking Machine Gun clip to down. Even if they are tough can't they at least go down in a fairly short burst? Not to mention so many goddamn back from the brink moments that it stops being special or pulse-pounding and just becomes fucking annoying. I fight a shitload of enemies, nearly drain my Plasma Rifle or Machine Gun ammo and am nearly dead, I find a stockpile of ammo and health, get my game on, do the Ash Williams "Groovy!" scene and get ready to kick butt, oh wait it happened again. What the fucking infinite loop hell. Also the platforming. There's some degree of platforming puzzles to be done but they worked better in Half-Life and DOOM. IS. NOT. HALF-LIFE. I mean okay maybe I'm just not good at this but fucking hell.
And bits where you basically just fight a shitload of spiders. Sometimes you see all these small alcoves along the bottom of walls. If you see those, fucking groan and prepare yourself because they will spawn those spider monster things I think they're call Trites? And you will fight a seemingly never ending stream of them just to be able to concentrate on moving or hell, even just to be able to move on. This is all to pad out the time. Honestly, there was nothing fun about fighting Trites, they were too small and jittered everywhere and only my Machine Gun seemed to be the most effective since it could aim at their heads better. Later on they bring in Cacodemons who suddenly became even more annoying as now they fly everywhere and unless I nail them dead center with the Rocket Launcher they take too much ammo to kill. Oh wait they can also detonate my rockets harmlessly with their fireballs. Also the Lost Souls were pretty fucking annoying as well. I actually had a better time fighting the Hell Knights. Seriously.
The Soul Cube is nice but the way it restores health can be schizophrenic as well. Sometimes I barely get any fucking health back from something like a Wraith or Arch-Vile but then when I'm on the cusp of death I use the Cube on a fucking Trite and get my entire health back. wut. I also fucking hated how the Berserk powerup only ever appears twice in the entire original campaign and the chainsaw becomes a useless gimmick weapon eventually.
Once I get past those flaws though, Doom 3 is actually still fun. But seriously without those flaws it'd be amazing even if it isn't quite Doom. And the way they fixed the original Doom 3's torch and nerfed the Arch-Vile was just lovely. Thanks id.
Post by: Just No Point on July 04, 2014, 02:26:11 pm
Post by: -Red- on July 04, 2014, 02:29:20 pm
Now I wish I could play L.A. Noire but the game's terribly unoptimized so I still need a new rig to run it, even though I bought the game like 2 years ago. I'd rather just wait until I can play it at gloriou- oh wait no, game's capped at 30 FPS, stupid face capturing tech ruining everything...how
how is your pos computer unable to run la noire and yet youre able to run other games
my lappy runs la noire just fine
Who said anything about running those other games fine? I play Borderlands 2 at 30 FPS (If not less) lol. PAYDAY 2 barely hits 45. Of course any Doujin or Indie crap runs fine because they're either well optimized or don't have AAA ZOMG graphics.
Post by: Long John Killer on July 04, 2014, 03:01:45 pm
Later on they bring in Cacodemons who suddenly became even more annoying as now they fly everywhere and unless I nail them dead center with the Rocket Launcher they take too much ammo to kill. Oh wait they can also detonate my rockets harmlessly with their fireballs. Also the Lost Souls were pretty fucking annoying as well. I actually had a better time fighting the Hell Knights. Seriously.The Plasma Gun is a miracle worker against Cacodemons if you can line the shots up right. The shots have that little AoE around them to knock out their blasts and keep going, so you don't have to worry about hitting their shots right in the middle (Same with the boss's BFG he uses against you). It's what I stuck to throughout Veteran and Nightmare.
Not sure what's up with the Soul Cube. Should be more health from bigger enemies, unless Marine gives more health? You sure it was the spiders it was hitting?
On the PDAs, I still love the PDA from Hell that turns all satanic and gives you the proper instructions on how to set up a sacrifice for Hell. Remember, longest red candles in the back, shortest in front.
Post by: MightyKombat on July 04, 2014, 03:08:40 pm
And yeah that one PDA from Hell was hilarious. Well done id. And your hidden id PDAs.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 04, 2014, 03:28:54 pm
- DO NOT SIDETRACK. Sidetracking, apart from giving you rewards, also gives you extra enemies that suddenly appear from blind spots, as this game loves to punish you for sidetracking. And the majority of times you will waste whatever you got in that sidetracking with that encounter. Not worth the risk with your health constantly being reduced to 25.
- Even if you get the Soul Cube at the beginning, do not use it at everything. Only use it to kill enemies that are extremely lethal and take a lot of bullets to kill. The zombie soldiers with guns, the big soldiers with tentacles and the minigun, and the summoners are good examples on what to use it for, as those ones can easily wipe your health from distance with their lethal precision (and fuck the summoners spamming enemies and a fire under your feet impossible to dodge). Using the Soul Cube for the spiders is a total waste of a Cube.
- Don't bother with healing nor shields. At 25 health, nearly all attacks will one-hit-kill you. Ignore them, as they usually trigger an enemy encounter. Use the healing stations for health if they're in normal rooms, and not in hidden places.
- Save often. Typical advice, and a good one.
- One hard, but good trick is to learn to dodge attacks then use your shotgun at point blank range. It kills almost any enemy instantly, and usually takes two shoots for those that don't. For those that are impossible for you to get close, just pick your favourite long distance weapon. The shotgun trick is to waste the least amount of ammo possible, as shotgun ammo can be found easily and if you don't sidetrack you will probably lack ammunition for some guns.
For the DLC that gives you the heart, same advice as Soul Cube, only use it for specially hard moments, as the charges for the heart are really limited. If you go carefully and not sidetrack, you will find after some frustrating moments that it's not that hard to get.
Also, forget about getting the online mode achievements, Online is completely dead, you'll find no servers active LOL.
Post by: MightyKombat on July 04, 2014, 03:31:07 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 04, 2014, 03:35:27 pm
You will suffer for AoE though in some parts, but you get that fucking awesome double shotgun for the shotgun trick that will kill all enemies that required more than one shot before with the normal shotgun, so no problems there. Just get ready for the last boss, Betruger is hard to beat in that difficulty. You'll have to use your hearts carefully and hope he doesn't spam the meteor attack too much.
Post by: MightyKombat on July 04, 2014, 03:44:41 pm
Post by: GOH on July 04, 2014, 04:13:54 pm
theres always someone willing to play
Post by: MightyKombat on July 04, 2014, 04:29:52 pm
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on July 05, 2014, 09:39:29 am
I mean, sure his taste in videogames is bad but so is Jmorphman and Person Man's yet nobody attacks them for that at all! :bobby:I have great taste! >:[
and what is this even in reference to? >:[ >:[ >:[
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 06, 2014, 09:08:34 pm
Not the Classic Redux version, I mean the sequel that was released in 2013. My god, if only Duke Nukem Forever had received the same treatment. If only. It's a good game, although sometimes it feels like it drags on. I LOVE THAT DAMN KATANA, I SWEAR. It's so cool to use in the game. The other weapons are also nice to use, and the powers are quite useful, specially in the hardest difficulty. The upgrade system works well too, though the Karma points rating doesn't work really well honestly. Enemies are fine and challenging, but I feel like there could be a bit more variety, but oh well. Bosses are easy but fun to fight too. Yeah, you will like this game. I recommend you to grab it.
And most important, no crappy power armor system nor weapon limit nor any other gameplay system that didn't fit the game. That's how you do a goddamn sequel, ffs.
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And two more reviews here:
Outlast: Whistleblower
I wanted to do the Outlast Insane difficulty achievement first, but I gave up after six tries so I went with the DLC. Like in the main game, this DLC is awesome. Really awesome. Only complain is that, unlike the main game, I found myself lost a few times because I had no idea where to go as it wasn't really clear. Apart from that, everything about this DLC is good so if you grab Outlast, it's a MUST to grab the DLC. And there's really some moments that scared me way more than in the main game. Really, it's a MUST grab.
Dust: An Elysian Tale
I finally beat this ARPG. Finally. The visuals were good and the music too. Level design was also cool. No complains here. The gameplay for Dust is also good too. But the whole game is too easy. I only died a few times because I ate a bomb enemy and that's it. The bosses themselves were a disappointment, and there's not enough bosses IMO. And the parry system is really broken (can parry in the middle of any animation and frames to parry last too long), and the Dust Tornado is broken too. If only the gameplay was a bit harder. If only. I would only recommend it if it gets a discoumpt again.
Post by: Cazaki on July 10, 2014, 09:23:09 pm
Played this way back but got stuck on The Fury and never finished. Picked up the HD Collection so I went ahead and beat it. Great game but STEALTH IS SO FUCKING HARD man. It took me forever to understand the CQC system and then once I did, I could barely use it. The camera angles are so terrible and forcing me to go to first person view when prone is the worst idea ever, especially when there's no crouch walking. I spent half the game just trying to make it to the next room and force a cutscene cuz I kept getting Alerted (had 72 alerts by the end of the game).
The story is fun and interesting, I have so many questions that I need to be googling. Also, Revolver Ocelot needs his own game.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 10, 2014, 10:15:40 pm
Post by: TempesT on July 11, 2014, 12:31:17 am
Post by: Cazaki on July 11, 2014, 01:10:59 am
CQC is not really that much used in MGS3, except for two bosses (specially last boss) if you're trying to beat bosses by depleting their stamina. And for the last boss the only special thing was timing, and it was easy once you figured out the exact moment.
I was mostly referring to using it in stealth situations, the guards always get alerted before you can even use it. :(
Post by: DMK on July 11, 2014, 02:46:52 am
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Outlast: Whistleblower
I wanted to do the Outlast Insane difficulty achievement first, but I gave up after six tries so I went with the DLC. Like in the main game, this DLC is awesome. Really awesome. Only complain is that, unlike the main game, I found myself lost a few times because I had no idea where to go as it wasn't really clear. Apart from that, everything about this DLC is good so if you grab Outlast, it's a MUST to grab the DLC. And there's really some moments that scared me way more than in the main game. Really, it's a MUST grab.
I agree it was better scares why then the main game and perhaps the most messed up stuff so far. I also had that small trouble of finding where to go. I don't think I had the same problem in the main game, but the trade off was better scares and moments.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 15, 2014, 01:42:57 am
And with this, the last game I got from Summer Sales is finally over. I like this game. It's a bit disappointing in regards of the gun combat, but the melee combat was really fun (the counter is a bit broken though). The only big complain I have about this game is the camera, which is terrible when you're driving. A lot of times during a race I suddenly found the camera do a 180º spin, totally screwing my chances to win the race. Other than that, I wish you had more customization options for the character (a lot of the clothes were reskins rather than different clothes). It was a good game though, and I really recommend people to play it if you enjoy GTA-like games.
Post by: Errdor on July 17, 2014, 07:46:40 am
This deserved the best sequel for Mario & Luigi series. The battle mechanics, exploration with the world and Dream World is really amazing and the humour is quite the charm. But the final boss though... at first it was pretty tough, but sooner it went a little too easy but I loved the hell out of that final boss music.
EDIT: Okay you know what, I realized that tokiyo tomare (Time stop badge) was the reason why I defeated Dreamy Bowser so easily. Especially the Pi'illodium I fought earlier before.
Post by: Lith on July 17, 2014, 07:59:22 am
South Park the Stick of Truth. Fun, too short but the combat is really fun and has great humor. I feel most party members suck tbh, Butters I used for the entire game with some rare Kyle use. Kyle also seems a bit unbalanced, his most expensive ability can be messed up easily and its damage output pales compared to kicking Ike at the enemy, which is a guaranteed 10k damage a hit and can be done thrice without needed a PP refill.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 17, 2014, 11:39:30 pm
Post by: Bastard Thedge on July 18, 2014, 05:37:40 pm
Having ALttP marked my childhood the way it did, this was like going back to your aunt's house where you used to play, that nostalgic feel of been there having fun and now it's a bit different...
The game is really easy compared to the SNES game, it's lots of fun, the story is good, the merginfg mechanic is awesome, I hope in 20 years they came up with a game in the same worl again.
The only thing I hated was the octorok baseball game, it's frustrating get that piece of heart.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 19, 2014, 08:28:42 pm
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on July 20, 2014, 12:26:33 pm
Shovel Knight (Steam)
Oh my god this game is incredible. As others have said, this game does an excellent job at mimicking the retro style, but actually being able to stand on its own when you look past the pseudo-8-bit graphics and NES-style music (which, I must add, can totally be played using the NES' hardware). It has a nice balance between easing you into the game yet also providing a challenge. And goddamn does this game get challenging as you play.
One of the cool aspects that's totally optional are the shops in the game that let you buy health/magic upgrades, or even get new weapons/armor. These are great for a multitude of reasons. The first is that everything is entirely optional: you can play the game without upgrading anything at all and still have a decent chance at beating the game (although you'll miss out on some unlockables). What else is really good is that at no point does any item feel overpowered and ruin the game's balance. For example, early on you can buy an artifact that lets you have temporary invincibility. While this sounds broken, the invincibility only lasts a little less than two seconds, so using the item requires precision timing and good magic management.
One thing that is VERY pleasant is that unlike other indie games that use pixel art for their gimmick, the game takes itself very professionally and avoids using internet memes or contemporary pop culture references. Everything that is said is purely for the story, and it never feels like they're trying to do something for a cheap laugh (ie: nobody quoting Castlevania, or anyone shouting "IT'S OVER 9000!"). The only instance I could notice was a reference to Zubaz (http://twobestfriendsplay.wikia.com/wiki/Zubaz), but you can blame Two Best Friends for donating $1,000 to Kickstarter to put it in the game.
Criticisms? Eh... not really. I just wish it would last longer. Also, you'll probably see the plot twist coming a mile away, but it's not like you'll be playing this game for the plot (although the plot here is pretty good).
9/10
Post by: Blackmore on July 20, 2014, 08:50:51 pm
Had the HD version on my PS3 for a bit, and gave it a spin. The game takes a bit to get used to, but once you get the hang of it, it's a blast to play. The levels are challenging in the sense that there are different methods of increasing your score before you return to the gazebo thing. The music is catchy as heck, and went well with what was going on. But the bosses are rather easy, and only show difficulty when you're trying to figure our how to kill them. Still, it was a fun game that I felt was worth the price of admission.
8/10 easily.
Post by: 1Ultima on July 21, 2014, 02:14:58 am
I've played this for an entire week and I've loved nearly every second of it (Fuck Ballos)
The soundtrack is amazing, the plot is decent, the gameplay is good and the characters are wonderful.
I really recommend it. On any platform you can get it on.
But for real, fuck Ballos.
Rating:9/10, gonna hunt for the 3DS version.
Post by: The MegaBrony on July 23, 2014, 10:58:16 pm
Great game with great music.
The lines given by the bosses provide the game with personality.
Play this if you've played Contra, or vice versa.
A 10/10 in every department.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on July 24, 2014, 03:18:31 pm
Grabbed it in Summer Sales for 1€ and I'm so glad I did that when it was so cheap, else I would have wasted 10€. Reasons:
- Terrible camera controls, also camera is unable to properly center on one enemy except in bosses as they're only one enemy.
- Lack of enemy variety and lack of stage originality, but I was kinda expecting it for being a doujin game being sold on Steam.
- Dodging is worthless. You're supposed to be inmune to damage at the very beginning of the dodge, like in some games, but for some stupid reason dodging is like a dash to one direction. A few times I think it seemed to work for some weird reason, but the majority of times you're going to end up running around the stage as the best tactic is to stay away from everything. Oh, and blocking is usually worthless, one or two attacks from any enemy usually break your guard, and a lot of them also use unblockable attacks, so yeah...
- Also to add above, the hitboxes of some attacks are bullshit, giving them more range than they should have.
- Whoever thought that harder difficulties = enemies with parry using it like 90% of the times can go study the definition of Increasing AI difficulty. God, being constantly parried is a pain in the ass. And obviously, attacking an enemy from behind means they will instantly turn to face you and also they can parry during hitstun so yeah, your combos are going to be of 3 hits at most against them. That's not challenging, that's just annoying.
- Worst controls ever. Without taking into account that this game is impossible to be played on keyboard, there's some stupid upgrades that give you some attacks that use "Left Stick + Attack". Unfortunately some genius thought that this was okay, so a lot of times you end up triggering those attacks when you just want to use the ones that don't use the Left Stick, and doing this in the middle of a battle, specially on harder difficulties, can really screw you, as they're worthless and leave you wide open.
I could comment on even more things, but I will stop here. Don't buy this game. Really. It's a bad hack&slash game.
Post by: Erroratu on July 24, 2014, 03:33:55 pm
Have not had fun with a game like this in a while,its freakin amazing.
The storyline is pretty good for these kinds of games,and there's a bunch of stages to choose from.
You unlock new stages by progressing through the story mode and by raising bonds between certain characters.
The interactions between characters are really really fun to see,like Achilles telling random female characters to come by his tent later that night.
This game also brings a new kind of weapons,the Big Star Weapons,that start as one of the weakest ones,but end up being the strongest weapon for the character.
Guest characters are pretty cool too,Hayabusa Ryu,Ayane,Achilles,Nemea and Joan of Arc are all pretty fun to use.
Quite frankly the only bad thing that comes to mind are the shooting parts.The controls for using the Yashio'Ori are pretty bad,and I'm glad that there are only 2-3 stages that force you to use it.
Some characters were pretty fucked though,with Goemon,who was really cool in WO2,being terrible in WO3,and Cao Ren,who was arguably the best character in WO2,went down the list.
Quite an awesome game,finished the main storyline and got the Normal and Good endings,workin on gettin the True Ending soon
Post by: The MegaBrony on July 25, 2014, 08:08:36 am
Amazing soundtrack.
Very hard; won't let you get away with mashing buttons.
The final boss that can't be defeated by normal means is a first for beat-em-ups.
Natsume made great SNES games, and this is no exception.
Post by: Snakebyte on August 08, 2014, 03:57:25 am
A massive improvement on everything from the previous game. Everything is good and everything feels right. Unfortunately, it's shorter, the world feels smaller, and the game feels overall lacking in ambition. It grew on me more as I played it, but this is a good game rather than a great game. I'd say it started at a 7.8/10 and ended up at an 8.4/10 by the time I had most of the powers unlocked, it's definitely significantly stronger once you hit the Red Zone.
(also I know my avatar is broken but I can only fix it from my desktop and this chair is comfortable so fuck that)
Post by: DMK on August 10, 2014, 09:29:21 pm
It was like playing nothing. if there was more to the running mechanic and outside of the "otherworld winter wonderland" it might just be okay. Played the Wii version and I still believe its one of the best looking games on it.
Post by: Nomechy on August 11, 2014, 03:23:47 am
I don't really like how the later levels had so much focus on just instant kill platforming. It hurt the pace of the game a little imo and Propeller Knights level was just bad. Other then that the game is a really great and fun piece of electronic entertainment. Recommended.
Post by: Nero D. on August 18, 2014, 07:01:44 am
ellen paige in booty shorts, that is all
oh the game was fun too, really enjoyed all it, even the twist, played like a goddamn movie
Post by: The MegaBrony on August 18, 2014, 07:55:33 am
Awesome. Unlike its predecessors, it has its own set of robot masters (Stardroids) rather than borrowed ones from the NES games.
Post by: Bastard Thedge on August 18, 2014, 05:55:19 pm
A friend had his PS3 modded so we decided to give this classic a full run last friday afternoon, I was completely rusted to play this, but relearned while playing, Special world is amazingly hard, that fucking Tubular course is really hard.
This game was always overshadowed by SMB3 in my book, but it's a damn good game in his own.
We did only 88, If I remember correctly there are 96 exits, so, we weren't that bad.
A lot of fun, laughts, a good time with a good friend playing a good game.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on August 22, 2014, 11:58:27 pm
I bought this game with a 75% discount on Steam after being recommended to buy it, and I'm glad I did. It was a really fun and short game. The plot was nonsensical but fun sometimes, and some of the "boss" fights and missions were really fun to play. Unfortunately the last boss was a disappointment, honestly, but it's not often a villain says "I did all of this because I can", and I'm glad he didn't give any stupid or pitiful reason as to why he did all of this. Also, uuuuurgh with the reputation system, it was impossible to do errands in a zone unless you had a good one for the cliches that were there. Also, I'm glad I bought a 360º controller for PC, because this game is impossible to play with a keyboard.
So yeah, long story short it was an entertaining game, I recommend people to give it a try if you haven't.
Post by: Markpachi on August 27, 2014, 06:24:03 pm
Giant Mechs. Check.
Giant Arms Forts that are bigger than the Giant Mechs. Check.
Mediocre Final Battle. Check.
FPS drops because of the shit that's going on all at the same time. Checkaroo.
7.5/10
Off to Verdict Day.
Post by: Amy on August 29, 2014, 12:10:59 am
As expected from the old CAPCOM games, was really great. Nice story, happened parallel to Resident Evil 2 (actually one day earlier).
I reccomend it to everyone who didn't play it yet. It was a little bit shorter when compared to the earlier games.
Its boss is one of the most badass ones, he just won't stop chasing you.
I'd give it a 9.5/10
Post by: Markpachi on August 29, 2014, 12:52:37 am
So did you play it on Hard mode? :D
Post by: Alpaca-San on August 29, 2014, 02:13:20 am
Post by: Markpachi on August 29, 2014, 02:33:53 am
Post by: Amy on August 29, 2014, 08:55:27 am
So did you play it on Hard mode? :D
Yes, I did. I killed him every single time he showed up so I had every item he dropped.
Post by: Long John Killer on August 29, 2014, 10:56:05 am
Regular Lego mission deal with a sandbox Gotham City for a hub world where you're able to fly around as Superman with his theme song playing over the usual Batman music.
Slightly depressing this is probably the best Superman game ever. Other words, pretty fun co-op and solo game.
Why no Wonder Woman theme playing when she's flying though? :(
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on August 31, 2014, 02:23:15 pm
They finally released this game from the same creators of Return to Mysterious Island in Steam. I loved it in the past, and I still love it. I really like the fact that you can try to solve puzzles and other problems in different ways, which removes the linear part of the adventure games, at least a bit. If you like adventure point-and-click games, you will most likely love this game. It's short, but it's cheap and since it's been recently released the price is lower, at least by 50%
Post by: Snakebyte on September 03, 2014, 12:19:57 am
I kinda fucked this up and didn't realize I had to beat it on Hard to unlock Crushing... played it on Normal a couple years ago, played it on Hard just now, and still have a Crushing playthrough at some point. Anyway, this is one of those games that I like more than I think I like. Loved it the first time, kind of forgot why and doubted my memories, played it again and loved it the whole way through. I'm probably going to head on to 3 now and save the final replay for another time.
edit: Tried it on Crushing. You know what? Nope. Just nope. Not gonna go there.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 03, 2014, 02:51:33 am
Yeah, attempt Crushing difficulty much later, when you're really prepared for it. You're not going to enjoy it in some parts, so it's better you go for the third game first.
Post by: Snakebyte on September 03, 2014, 03:27:29 am
Post by: Tsunamidusher on September 03, 2014, 09:05:43 am
The graphics, music and general design makes me all warm and happy inside. <3
It's a short experience, but a brilliant moment of the day.
Post by: Erroratu on September 04, 2014, 01:03:28 am
FINALLY finished this,despite the bugs the emulator was giving.
Cried like a little bitch though.Especially the ending,oh god the tears.
DEFINETLY earned its spot as my fav RPG game ever.
10 points to gryffin-door.
NOW I am really frickin mad that I didn't get the PS2 ISO so I can play The Answer expansion,goddammit.
Starting New Game + as a chick now,gonn kick some ass again hopefully.
Post by: Lith on September 04, 2014, 01:11:49 am
t I didn't get the PS2 ISO so I can play The AnswerWanting to play The Answer
(http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/004/403/Girls.png)
It's shit, SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT
Just watch youtube videos on it, it's fucking awful lmao
Post by: Erroratu on September 04, 2014, 01:15:15 am
Post by: Markpachi on September 04, 2014, 07:54:48 am
I got a bad ending, because:
1. I got the people from the left side castle killed, because I told them it's much more honorable to die in battle rather than to run away and live another day.
2. I let the heir girl get captured by them blue samurais. Whoops.
I'll try and side with the blue guys this time just so I can gain their trust and then kill them without them expecting it.
Post by: Mgbenz on September 05, 2014, 05:04:34 pm
This game is pure fun and joy and tears and M. Night Shyamalan levels of mind fuckery. I fucking love it.
Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on September 05, 2014, 05:26:53 pm
Post by: Alpaca-San on September 06, 2014, 08:17:16 pm
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It's a game I can finish over and over again and still enjoy it. Its neat level design, a bitchin' soundtrack, cool sprites (Save for Slash Beast what the hell is wrong with his face when he stands upright), and cutscenes of robots being violently mutilated easily make this my favorite mega man x game and nice to finally have on my vita. The main thing that keeps this game from being perfect is that the game has the weirdest difficulty curve. Like, 85% of the time the game is way too easy and the helmet upgrade giving you infinite special weapon ammo doesn't help in that at all. Then you try to get the upgrades in Jet Stingray's stage, fight Magma Dragoon as Zero, and engage Sigma in one hell of an endurance match and you're like "Oh this is the where the moderate difficulty that Mega Man X games normally have is hiding".
Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on September 06, 2014, 08:21:28 pm
But yeah, it's a great game.
Post by: Markpachi on September 06, 2014, 08:28:16 pm
And as for the difficulty spikes, MMX6 says hi.
Post by: Alpaca-San on September 06, 2014, 08:37:44 pm
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 08, 2014, 01:35:13 pm
Aaaaaand I'm done with this game. Like with the first game, awesome plot, interesting characters, good plot-twists and really entertaining trials. I don't like the new Hangman's Gambit though, it's a total mess because of how many letters appear and how fast they are. The Logic Dive seems kind of pointless too, I mean, a surfing kind-of-game? However, the Rebuttal battle with swords is awesome, though it can be a bit of a pain without proper skills.
So yeah, it's a good game, I highly recommend you to play it.
Post by: yaminogun on September 08, 2014, 02:02:48 pm
arcade mode
red hulk is cheapest character on that game,
i can't defeat him with wolverine
but i defeat him with spiderrman by zvitor
@Alpaca-San
x4 pc or psx version?
Post by: MightyKombat on September 08, 2014, 02:07:34 pm
Post by: Alpaca-San on September 08, 2014, 07:10:39 pm
x4 pc or psx version?PSX. It'd be mindblowing if PSN gave me the PC or Saturn version.
Why is X4 not even out on European PSN yet :(Europe's PSN is really backwards from what I've heard.
Post by: GOH on September 09, 2014, 12:12:43 am
A game that could have been so much better. Terrible speed and losing your whip upgrades combined with the usual Castlevania difficulty makes this game harder to play or get into really.
Good thing I tried a hacked version which is 50x better. :D
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on September 09, 2014, 09:36:22 am
pretty much exactly what I expected, a full game-length expansion of Arkham City, but with a shit load of glitches and jankier combat (like seriously, it feels really weird, I miss City's combat, it felt so goddamn smooth :(). Story is, like the previous two Arkham games, is silly and stupid as fuck, but not really like, terrible, or anything.
Also the end credits are 30 fucking minutes long, I swear to fucking God, I timed that shit; pure insanity. And they move so, so slowly! And I can't use the Adam West costume because it's PS3 exclusive? At least Microsoft's exclusive deals generally expire, ugh, it's so fucking dumb. >:[
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
All in all, a fun game, but I'm glad I didn't buy this at release, because it really didn't deserve to be bought at full price.
Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on September 09, 2014, 03:55:08 pm
I finally beat that game; the final fight with Bowser is really epic. Currently finishing the bonus levels to get all the remaining stars and stamps. Also, the way they tease you with Super Mario Galaxy References is really annoying because WHY NINTENDO HASN'T DONE SMG3?
Post by: yaminogun on September 10, 2014, 06:22:29 pm
adventure mode
finish it without cheat
10/18 surviving pets record in final boss
it strain your hand
Post by: Shwa on September 15, 2014, 08:15:25 am
Story is a mixed bag. Generic but enjoyable.
Narrative and plot are so old school sci-fi cheesy and I like it.
Missions are repetitive, play for the events, PvP and dicking around with friends ie. PODRACING
On that note, PvP is a blast even though there is no custom matchmaking.
Gunplay feels nice, too.
I for one welcome our new Halorderlands overlords.
I can only hope the future DLC manages to flesh out the game even more. The grimoire cards are already teasing more planets to romp through, which could mean new enemy types and maybe races.
Good investment/10
Post by: Long John Killer on September 15, 2014, 08:34:24 am
Hope they'll break the PvP to level brackets though. Damage and defenses are evened out for all levels, but the poor beginners don't have any of the abilities the 20+ players everywhere. Myself included.
Post by: Shwa on September 15, 2014, 08:48:19 am
They already look badass enough to make me go "DUDE THOSE FUCKING CAPES"
Spoiler: Besides (click to see content)
As long as a playable Fallen would look like a Vandal or Captain and not a damn Dreg. Looks-wise, not... arms-wise.I'd pay a good $20 to be a Vandal on a weaponless Pike.
...or a Cabal. lol
Maybe we'd get to see how ugly Cabal faces are. :D
Post by: Long John Killer on September 15, 2014, 09:02:55 am
And I'd figure a Dreg would be the perfect place to start. Given the Grimoire's info on them, they've shamed their house, are as good as dead to them, they had their lower arms severed and forced to not re-grow, so apparently they can grow them back when they want because they're secretly Namekians, and they can raise back up in rank by proving themselves. What better way to prevent model issues playing with the four arms than being the two armed guys who can grow them back for a skill or something and lose them again, who'd fit in story-wise to have reason to help at all? Maybe have a Guardian House.
But that's just my guesswork, they might not even have a Fallen race. Though I sure hope so.
Post by: Shwa on September 15, 2014, 09:06:49 am
I'd figure a Dreg would be the perfect place to start. Given the Grimoire's info on them, they've shamed their house, are as good as dead to them, they had their lower arms severed and forced to not re-grown, so apparently they can grow them back when they want because they're secretly Namekians, and they can raise back up in rank by proving themselves. What better way to prevent model issues playing with the four arms than being the two armed guys who can grow them back for a skill or something and lose them again, who'd fit in story-wise to have reason to help at all? Maybe have a Guardian House.As long as my Dreg can end up looking badace, I wouldn't mind that at all.
Also goddamn I forgot about all that. lol
Post by: Person Man on September 19, 2014, 01:41:33 pm
I thoroughly enjoyed this crossover. The puzzles were all really well designed, and the courtroom sections were fun too. I like the new gimmick of cross-examining multiple witnesses at the same time and comparing their testimonies against each other to point out contradictions. The story really fizzled out at the very end though. There was no real big climax or denouement. Not even any real antagonist to speak of. They just sort of figured everything out and then everyone went home. I really missed that classic AA moment of finally putting all the pieces together and shoving it in the face of the final opponent.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 19, 2014, 07:24:44 pm
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on September 20, 2014, 01:02:52 am
I've been playing this game quite religiously lately (I have 9 of the 20 endings). Who knew that carding people and verifying legal documents would make a fun, engrossing game? The little subplots running through the game really add to the experience, and make you adjust your morals. For example, will you let a woman through who doesn't have legal documentation so that she stays together with her husband who does? Will you aide terrorists in attacking the government or will you fight them? Very well-written and addictive to play.
8/10.
Post by: Person Man on September 20, 2014, 03:34:57 am
Well, it was Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright after all. Professor Layton games have more "beautiful endings", aka everybody is happy and alive at the end and the criminal converts, so it was kind of expected to see that ending.Yeah well even Unwound Future ended with the Professor ramping a car onto the top of a 30-story tall steampunk battle robot. I was expecting something to happen. The conclusion basically went like "Here is what is really going on." "Okay, I guess we can just leave now." It didn't really feel like a climax to the story.
Post by: The MegaBrony on September 20, 2014, 05:53:48 am
This is a much better version of the original game. Now Zero is fully playable and has different story dialogue when you play as him. Using the Z-Saber on bosses is more effective than the special weapons. If the final boss is defeated with Zero, X kills Sigma Virus at the end.
Post by: Markpachi on September 20, 2014, 10:20:09 pm
Eh, it was alright. It had some cool moments. I'm having second thoughts on buying the Jetstream Sam/Blade Wolf DLCs. Also, lol @ making Raiden slash the AV stars' posters to get rid of the censoring.
7/10
Post by: Shwa on September 20, 2014, 10:39:48 pm
I know I got my Blade Wolf DLC for free.
Post by: Markpachi on September 20, 2014, 10:42:03 pm
Post by: Bastard Walt on September 22, 2014, 05:47:02 pm
While both extra characters do essentially the same (hack, slash, Zandatsu) they play different enough for you to get a kick out of it. Also, it finally reveals the reason why Sam never felt like an all-the-way-villain, and Wolf actually presents an all new villain and story. Also, the cutscenes for those stories are cool.
So yeah, if you're into the mythos of MGS in general, or this game specifically, you should get the bonus content. If you're just a bystander to the series and you aren't convinced, I'm not sure this will convince you.
Post by: chrono.st on September 23, 2014, 05:23:52 am
This is a classic for the Genesis, my all time favorite side-scroller Beat 'em up. Played through it with my room mate who never played it before so I could show him how awesome it is.
Megaman X1
Classic game. I still think it's the best Megaman/X game aside from the final final boss, whom I still I hate fighting to this day! The music in this game is as great as I remember it being, and Vile is still hardcore. It's a shame they turned him into a whiny teen in Maverick Hunter X though. :(
Got the Hadouken this run through!
Rockman X2
Harder than I remember. Except for the final final boss who is way, way too easy. Still a great game with some fun levels. Skipped the Shoryuken because the hell with that shit.
Go Go Ackman!
I never knew about this series until recent, Akira Toriyama game based off manga only released in Japan on the Super Famicom. Ackman is basically demon Trunks with a girl phobia. It's an okay platformer, and the last level need to be played perfectly to beat the boss. Would totally MUGENize Ackman if I ever decided to start a new project.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on September 23, 2014, 08:27:59 pm
Port of the PS3 version of the game. I never got my hands on that one, but I'm glad I never did because getting all DLC bonuses and two extra more characters already included in the game is a far far better option than having to pay for each DLC. I also liked the Fusion option for monsters, I hope they keep it for Digaea 5.
Also, Desco. Because she's another good reason to play this game.
Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on September 23, 2014, 08:45:09 pm
Streets of Rage 2Never understood why the had aliens in one level.
This is a classic for the Genesis, my all time favorite side-scroller Beat 'em up. Played through it with my room mate who never played it before so I could show him how awesome it is.
Also, when playing this back when I was a child SF2 was in the apex of popularity, internet didn't exist for me so I had to tell my friends about this game using SF2 references, like "Look, there's this guy who throws like 10 Shoryukens in a row (Axel) and this Boss who performs Blanka's rolling attack, but with Vega's Claws on his hands!"
Pretty fun game.
Post by: chrono.st on September 28, 2014, 12:33:43 am
Thanks for the hints on MM7 btw, I forgot about the alt route by killing the pumpkin a special way (definitely remembered the Wily portrait and getting the Energy Converter when I was like 12 though) so my memory definitely failed there. Also got Proto-mans shield which I never actually knew about. Which leads me to the next game I finished:
Rockman 7
This game is as good as I remembered it being, in my opinion a worthy successor to the rest of the classic Megamans from the NES days, althought its more forgiving then some of the earlier generations. The final version of Wily brought back some reactionary childhood frustrations as soon as his music started, even though I had know idea what the boss was like as I;d forgotten. Once I died I remembered why! Anyway I barely beat him on my second try, thanks to some dumb long in his reappearing in the same low spot 4 times in a row and my getting some lucky dodges in.
On to Rockman X3 now to finish out the SNES generation of the Rockman series', then onto the PSX ones bar maybe Megaman 8, I'll play MM:Legends in place of that. :) Maybe I'll also decide to stay consistent and say Rockman or Megaman instead of mixing them both in the same post...
Post by: Snakebyte on September 29, 2014, 12:15:05 pm
This isn't a perfect game, but it's damn close. There were a few areas where I found the perspective awkward and jumps were too difficult to judge properly. There were a few levels that I found were just too damn difficult, and I resorted to the you suck sparkle suit for some of them--definitely the last star level, and a couple in mushroom and flower. Generally it was getting a specific collectible, like the 'light all the torches' green stars in flower-3. The boss rush and super mystery house levels tacked on at the end felt like a cheap way to increase difficulty, and something that should be better-designed.
But I mean.
The level design.
The freedom to select your character of choice, with subtle but important gameplay differences.
The collectibles and the secret worlds that reward (or punish) you for finding them.
They did a spectacularly good job of ramping up the difficulty and the content, presenting a pretty smooth slope from the casual to the completionist. I don't even feel qualified to say what makes it so great, beyond to say that it's my favorite Mario game by far, and I've played most of them. I even enjoyed it in different ways, from appreciating the shiny graphics and new concepts in the early levels to the buttwrenchingly ridiculous world crown-crown that I spent three hours of thumb-wrenching frustration on when I should have been doing other much more important things.
I didn't expect it to be a Mario game, of all things, that gave me that fundamental joy of learning the patterns of something that seemed impossible at first and gradually overcoming it. The only other games I can think of that hit me that way were Megaman X4 (the final boss fight as Zero) and Batman Arkham City (the combat challenge maps). This wasn't quite as good as those, but it scratched that same itch.
9.5/10. Well worth the price of the console.
(100%'d as Luigi, not going for the other character stamps unless I feel like a full replay years down the line)
Post by: City_Hunter on October 05, 2014, 12:45:22 am
pretty good game still prefer x1 but i feel this one is better than x2 since well you can use zero
also can anyone recommand me some good snes platfotm game or beat them up
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on October 07, 2014, 10:32:46 am
Sanitarium (PC)
You play as Max, a guy who gets into a car accident and wakes up in an asylum. You've suffered some sort of head injury and your face is completely bandaged up. You're greeted with a fire spreading through the asylum and a failed generator, and if you don't get your ass out of there, you're going to die. While this sounds like it could pass itself off as the entire plot for a game today, this is merely the plot for the first puzzle.
I can't really go over what happens without spoiling big chunks of the storyline, but let's just say that Max has had quite an eventful past, and it's all coming back to haunt him in very bizarre ways. There are quite a bunch of surreal scenarios in the game, and sometimes it's hard to tell whether what's happening is real or is Max's damaged psyche acting up due to the accident. It's almost as if the game itself is trying to rationalize everything along with Max.
Now for the downsides. The first is that the second chapter is so well done, everything after that just really doesn't compare in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, it has shock value and is full of mindfuckery, but Chapter Two probably does the best job of it and sets the bar pretty high. The second is the control scheme. Everything is controlled by mouse. Hold Right-Click to walk and Left-Click to look at or interact with something (remember, if something can be taken, you have to interact with it at least twice; once to identify what it is, the second to take it). If you pick up an item, you have to left-click on yourself to pull up your inventory which circles around your character. While this doesn't sound bad, it does get a bit frustrating trying to position your character, especially regarding staircases, or when trying to grab something close to you. The camera angle is also pretty bad, and sometimes it gets difficult to tell where you can walk on (a few times I got stumped on puzzles merely because the pathway to where I'm supposed to go was visually covered up by something in the foreground). Finally, while the voice acting is pretty par for the course for its time, Max's voice acting can get pretty over-the-top, and considering he sounds remarkably like Hank from King of the Hill, sometimes it's hard to get connected to him.
So while those gameplay problems are pretty notable, the story once again saves the game. While the events probably won't surprise anyone, the way it's handled is so well-done it feels pretty darn original.
9/10
Post by: chrono.st on October 13, 2014, 04:21:23 am
-The music in X3 is excellent its themed slightly different than X1, feels heavier, but kicks ass none-the-less.
-It's challenging, I always felt like X1 didn't get difficult until Sigma's fortress and X2 was slightly harder except for Sigma who was piss easy.
-Lots of really cool features were in X3. The Armor-piece upgrades (or gold armor), the choose-your-own riding armor, and the ability to play as Zero once (this was awesome and shitty at the same time, luckily X4 got it sorted). Also super secret Zero saber for X which I skipped because-
-Vile/Vava is back! Plus a couple optional bosses like in X2.
Only major negative:
-Many of the special learned weapons feel slow or near useless, unlike the other games.
Agreed with City Hunter that X1 is better, but X1 is almost a perfect game IMO. They did everything right with it.
I'm onto X4 next, which is about X2 level easy if memory servers.
Post by: Saikoro on October 15, 2014, 02:53:56 am
I just finished Eternal Champions in 20 minutes.
I bring this up because I'm one of the few who actually enjoyed the shit out of this title and played it a lot. I remember being immediately attracted to how Trident played and got quite good with him. So earlier tonight, I walked right into my local Games X Change and noticed Eternal Champions was playing on one of their demo units through a retron 5. I picked up the controller, selected Trident, and pretty much breezed through the entire tournament. I had about 25% life left as I defeated the Eternal Champion's 4th form, and this time it was the Shark form.
I still remembered all of the nuances of Trident's mechanics, so wiping the floor with the AI came naturally. Something about the way this game plays feels very refined and smooth. While a majority of the special moves are charge inputs, that adds in a decent amount of complexity since you're forced to buffer your attacks and strategize. The same can be said about the special move meter and how that works: you always have to plan. Mashing buttons won't get you far.
Lastly, the story is pretty interesting. While all of it is pretty much told through piles of paragraphs, each character is completely unique and features interesting and deep storylines. A lot of them are based off of history (Atlantis/Trident, Salem/Witchcraft/Xavier) and some are fictional stories from the future (Blade/futuristic virus). Round things out with interesting and large character designs along with varied stages full of detail.
Yeah, I love this game. I'd give it an 8 out of 10 since I'm a fan. Take the fanboy out and I give it a 7.
Post by: City_Hunter on October 16, 2014, 03:33:04 am
Fire emblem Sacred Stone
Finally I was able to finish this game my file was deleted like three time and redoing everything was kind of becoming boring
anyways this is still one of my favorite FE game I love everything about it I really like the skirmish where you could train all your unit wish they still use it in the recent game
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on October 21, 2014, 12:48:50 am
Dan Jango. That's a nice write up. I like your style.Thanks! That last one you did is pretty nice.
Now before I begin this review, I have to give a little bit of a disclaimer first: I accidentally started playing the fourth game in the series first, so some of the setting and surprises of this game were lost on me, but I'll still try to avoid spoilers if possible.
The Blackwell Legacy
The game starts off with your character, Rosangela (Rosa for short), scattering the ashes of her aunt off a bridge. After some misadventures in getting into her apartment, she meets her Aunt's doctor, who reveals that it's possible that Rosa may have hereditary dementia, as both her aunt and grandmother suffered from it. Additionally, both seemed to have been involved with an imaginary person named "Joey." Well, if you saw the artwork for this game, I'm sure you can guess where this going to go.
As a point-and-click adventure (surprise surprise), what I find very interesting is that for a game released in 2006, it looks like it could very well be at home in the 90's. The artstyle, limited animations, puzzles... pretty much everything looks very faithful to adventure games of old. Even the voice acting and dialogue could fit into this mold. Joey clearly steals the show with his talent, at points being supportive and funny, then switching it around and becoming angry and dangerous. Additionally, Rosa does a pretty good job contrasting confusion, fear, and the need to rationalize everything. The two combined make for nice conflicting personalities, with Joey being more forceful and following an "ends justify the means" mentality, and Rosa being more content with slowing down and trying to find a more peaceful solution.
Unlike most Adventure games, however, there is very little inventory management. Sure there's one puzzle where you combine items, and one where you have to create a distraction to get another one, but most of the game involves questioning people and making logical connections based on what they tell you, then further questioning people with the new information. Additionally, you can use your computer to research some terms, and get new topics for interrogations. What's even more interesting, however, is that in the style of Telltale's current ventures, sometimes you get dialogue choices. Surprisingly, unlike Telltale's offerings, your choices actually have big reprecussions (including but not limited to your ability to earn certain achievements on Steam)! You can tell there was a lot of planning put into this part of the game.
So what's holding this game back? For starters, it is very short. I finished the entire game without a walkthrough in about 1 1/2 hours. Maybe it's just that I'm used to these games being a lot more obtuse, but I found it to be on the easy side, even at points where I would get stuck, especially since many times you can just brute force deductions until you get what you need to advance. There are also some things you can't do unless the game decides that it's okay to do it. For example, one puzzle requires you to talk to Joey in your apartment to learn something he won't tell you anywhere else, even when you are provided opportunities to talk to him without interference from other people.
So in the end, while I still recommend this game if you like point and click adventures, it's a little rough around the edges, although if my brief stint with the fourth game is any indication, these will get ironed out as the series progresses.
7/10
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on October 22, 2014, 08:10:01 am
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on October 22, 2014, 11:14:05 am
Doing research, however, is a bit more clunky, because while the first game only allows you to search the topics you picked up during investigating, the fourth game requires you to actually type those words out into an in-game search engine. It gets pretty annoying pretty quickly, especially if you aren't exact with your words
Post by: Snakebyte on October 23, 2014, 11:29:20 am
I waited too long to write my authentic fresh impressions so I'm just going to copy/paste a thing I wrote to a friend on skype, it's a little more informal than usual.
[2014-10-22 4:44:56 AM] Snakebyte: Opinion: That was one of the best-presented/written/voice acted games I have played. They have thoroughly raised the bar for the next generation. The gameplay was somewhat lacking, a little basic and repetitive in places, maaaaybe a slight step down from previous games, but it's like... a quarter of a step backward on gameplay, three or four steps forward everywhere else? I'm fine with that, and presumably things later in the generation will address that, as that tends to be how these things go.
tl;dr, very good game with a slight case of 'new title on next generation' syndrome but the advantages of being on the nextgen completely made up for it. Very solid 8/10.
Beat it on Good, going to do an Expert/Bad playthrough next.
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on October 31, 2014, 02:13:12 am
What happens when you put H.R. Giger and adventure games together? Well I don't know yet because I didn't play that game! Instead, I decided to see what all the hype was and played...
Five Nights at Freddy's
So if you've managed to avoid watching people's shitty Let's Plays for this video game, the concept is pretty simple. You just applied for a job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza (think Chuck E. Cheese's), and you are now an overnight security guard. You're placed in a room that has surveillance cameras, two power doors, and two light switches that you can toggle on and off (more on this later). As the mysterious "Phone Guy" tells you, at night, the four animatronics (Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and of course Freddy) for the stage show actually turn on and go into free-roaming mode in order to "keep their servos from locking up." The problem is that if they find you, they'll mistake you for an animatronic skeleton without a suit, and shove you into a suit which has all sorts of components that would basically crush and kill a human body. Welp, you've got five nights working a 12-6AM shift. Good luck!
Okay, so I'm going to say that I really dig the atmosphere of this game. Does it revolutionize the horror genre? No. Is it terrifying though? I think so. A lot of critics just focus on the jump scares of the game and think that that's all it is and thinks that's where the horror comes from. It's not. The horror comes from being trapped in a room unable to do anything except keep tabs on these guys as they get closer to your office, and every now and then close the doors to make sure they don't get in. It's all about the utter helplessness you feel as you see an animatronic just outside your office door. It gets especially more tense as the week goes on, because your character even starts to have hallucinations that may catch you off guard enough to make you miss shutting a door or checking a camera, which gets even worse when you find that two of the animatronics can actually jam your door/light buttons if you don't keep tabs on them, forcing you to "play dead" and hope that one of the other two animatronics doesn't run in and kill you. Additionally, there's actually a FIFTH animatronic that you can trigger as an easter egg that can kill you quite easily if you accidentally activate it (thankfully it's also easy to stop him if he shows up).
So at this point you're probably thinking "Okay, well how about I just close the doors as soon as the game starts, and nothing can get in? Problem solved!" Well, no, it doesn't work like that. In addition to keeping track of these guys, you have to do this on a limited amount of electricity. It automatically decreases as the night goes on, but you increase the rate that it drains whenever you use the cameras, turn on the lights, or have a door closed. So if you have both doors closed, you will drain power very rapidly, and it's entirely possible to run out of juice by 3AM if you operate like this. Thus you are forced to compromise between keeping the power at a reasonable level yet making sure you're in safe. It's a pretty interesting mechanic and it definitely gets more intense as the nights progress.
There are some downsides, naturally. The story is a bit nonsensical in that for some reason, despite almost getting killed every night, you come back to work a job that would barely be minimum wage in the early 90's, not to mention the management somehow being more concerned about covering up employee deaths than actually maintaining the robots. But hey, it's a horror game, I can deal with some weird plot issues. What is kind of sad, however, is that, at least for the main game, it's possible to exploit the animatronics' AIs, cutting out a lot of the horror. For example, it's entirely possible to beat the first night by waiting for the phone call to finish, closing the left door, then proceeding to do absolutely nothing until you beat the night (this works because Bonnie and Chica cannot attack unless you look at the cameras when they're in the room, and even though Foxy will be prematurely activated, he can only enter through the left door) . While the rest of the game isn't that easy, I was able to beat everything after Night 2 with the same pattern looped over and over again over the night*, which if done right prevents two of the animatronics (Freddy and Foxy) from ever activating, and also makes it impossible to accidentally trigger the easter egg robot, leaving you with two robots (Bonnie and Chica) that you don't even need to use the security cameras to track. Don't get me wrong, it's still pretty creepy to see one of those two peeking in when you turn a light on, but the magic kind of gets lost when you get the pattern down.
So in the end, I recommend giving the game a shot, as it is quite an intense experience when you're playing it, but if you're expecting any depth in terms of how you play the game, it can be pretty lackluster.
7/10
Spoiler: * (click to see content)
Post by: Snakebyte on October 31, 2014, 09:45:16 am
Huge disappointment, doesn't hold up well, nowhere near enough variety, morality system sucks and writing doesn't account for the change enough for it to matter. Gameplay is still fun but evil seems really, really tacked-on.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 02, 2014, 11:04:43 am
I really like games that faithfully reproduce locations that exist in real life, like Yakuza for example. In this case, it's Akihabara in Japan. The concept of the game is simple, you defeat opponents by stripping them. You do that by first inflicting damage to their clothes, then when they're damaged you grab them. You have three zones to hit: head, chest and legs, and you can only target one of them with your attacks (unless you pick Easy). If you strip all clothes from your enemy (or if you hit the clothes enough times they break), they either run away, or if they're "vampires", they melt away. If there's more clothes that can be stripped at that moment, you cause a chain strip. If you manage to do a chain strip of 7 or more, you can strip the underwear of your opponent if they don't have any more clothes on them (in fact, that's the only way to do so in the game). Take into account that you're also a "vampire", which means that if you're stripped, you die.
Now the game concept sounds original, but the game itself is unfortunately repetitive. Way too much, as the only thing you basically do is "Go to that location, fight, then go back to that location for the next quest". This is also a game that unless you understand all the jokes and references inside them (which means you watch anime, play new and old games, read manga and know a bit of Japanese otaku references) you're not going to get a lot of jokes and have fun with the game (there's for example the "Well excuuuuuuuse me, princess" that is a reference to those weird Zelda games, for example). The AI is also way too easy, with it being hard only if you're basically surrounded by more than 8 enemies, which only happens few times.
So yeah, don't grab this game if you don't do all of the things above I mentioned. This is a game that only certain people will probably enjoy a lot, while others it just depends on their tastes.
Post by: Orochi Gill on November 03, 2014, 05:31:07 pm
To be honest, I finished this like a week ago actually, I just went to get the one secret I hadn't done yet, which was completing Malon's obstacle course for your own cow. Some dungeons, like the Water Temple, Shadow Temple, and even Ganon's Castle I felt like they could've done more with, given how late they are, while some like the Spirit Temple were awesomely cryptic at times, sometimes giving rewards not worth the trouble (like the hidden Bombchu chest in the entrance, with that obscure switch way above the door). They also need to STOP PUTTING SO MANY STALFOS IN. Forest Temple had like 4 (though they were in the original, including the two which you have to quickly kill the second or the first revives), Fire two in a miniboss rush, Water SIX (3 in two rooms), Shadow 3 on the boat, you get the idea. Plus, you take double damage in this port, so each of their attacks do 2 hearts a hit through most of the game until you get the treasure in Ganon's Castle. All in all though, the redone puzzles were mostly pretty neat, and the game did feel like a fresh enough experience when compared to the original Ocarina of Time. After finishing it with 20 hearts, 100 skulltulas, and pretty much every secret done, I'd say give this a shot if you're bored of the original, though you have to beat the original first.
Post by: Markpachi on November 08, 2014, 05:57:53 pm
I finally got all the trophies, but I won't be able to get alternate costumes, though, because the game's EU, and my account is HK. Namco still hasn't given me a replacement code for my invalid DLC character pamphlet.
The rename for Pucci's Made In Heaven stand is so good.
Maiden Heaven.
Why aren't the other renames that well thought? Damn it.
Post by: Tsunamidusher on November 08, 2014, 06:44:54 pm
Figured I'd give a Digimon game another try, I've only played the Digimon World's till now, none of the Fighters. This one is just below average children's game... for kids born after the series stopped airing on FOX. Not trying too be harsh here, but it's quality is equivalent to an early 2000s PS2 licensed game with slightly higher graphics.
The roster total 12 in all, Largest chuck of the roster is from the first season: Agumon, Gomomon, Gabumon, Piyomon, Tentomon (What?! Why??) and Gatomon. The rest is pretty much two mascots from other seasons: Wormmon and Veemon from Season 2. Guilmon and Impmon from Season 3 and Shoutmon and Dorulomon(?) from the latest season. Every Digimon has just two digivolutions that completely skip some of your favorite forms. Example: Agumon can turn into Wargreymon or (after a single playthrough as him) Omnimon, that's it.
So, yeah, small roster. Fighting really isn't in itself fun (it has a combo system, but still comes down to who hits first, just spam) and the story is "After the humans left, all digimon are so bored we'll host a tournament to fight to see who's the strongest." Biggest shock to me were showing this to friends that don't really know Digimon all had one similar response: ...No Renamon?
If you have a Guilty Pleasure for Digimon or So-Bad-It's-Good games, consider looking at this.
If you want to buy this game just in hopes that Namco will still make Digimon games in the future... perhaps get a copy just to have.
For everyone else, AVOID.
Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on November 09, 2014, 12:04:00 am
-The game play for the most part was fun and wasn't annoying to enjoy. The sneak and stealth kills in the game are fun too. NOT ALL enemies this work on though
-The graphics and atmosphere was great IMO. It gave me the vibe of RE 4, Silent Hill, Manhunt & Dead Space. The gore factor is pretty up there and the jumpy moments were fun. Me being a huge horror fan enjoyed that. was it scary? No. Its hard to scare the daylights out of me since i watch a lot of horror. For the most part i appreciate the effort in graphics and content the developers put into the game. The intense moments where you are being chased down through a house and you can hide under a bed, a table or in a closet makes it fun. The kill scenes are graphic as hell so if you are not into that kind of vibe then this game isnt for you.
-Difficulty. I played it on Survival. The harder level. To me it was about as much a challenge as RE 4-6. The CPU AI is pretty smart with their characteristics too which makes the game a fun challenge also. They will stalk you relentlessly. Not so repetitive in situations either imo where it gets boring fast. Certain enemies are a hazard because if they catch you once that's an instant death moment. Ammo is decently scattered but you can still get caught in a situation where you may have to make a run for it or find another way to kill them or just die because your out of ammo and your melee level isnt strong enough yet. The character gets tired fairly fast (when you are not leveled up enough) so that adds on to the grief and intensity of you being stalked by an annoying enemy or group of enemies who can also tag team kill you so using your movement wisely plays a major part also
-Story concept. Typical nightmare horror game but fun. Just think of movies Inception meets Nightmare on elm street meets Event Horizon. The game is fairly long. way longer than i thought in chapters. The ending to me was digestible. You unlock new weapons and items to use in new games and yes you get to keep your progress level so you can upgrade your abilities and weapons further. So the replay Value is fairly decent there in my book.
-Whats missing? IMO the game seriously needs a evade dodge button. like a serious side step button. There are a lot of times where an enemy or Big Boss even will lunge or charge at you aggressively and you may want to just jump out of the way or side step swiftly. You cant so you either have to take the blow or just lock up with the enemy which at times may still get their hit or kill off....Certain Bosses have a one hit kill. Once they catch you with that lunge thats it, youre done. The surprise moments get like that at times and a evade button would have been a great feature!
-The game is a great addition to Survival horror games imo. I got it for the 360 but i plan to get it again for the XboxOne also later on
The game gets a 9.5 from me (-5 pnts because of the lack of strong evade button feature)
Hopefully we see more survival horror games collabs with Bethesda
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on November 16, 2014, 04:52:44 am
Five Nights at Freddy's 2: What Has Tobe Done (j/k that is not the actually subtitle)
Spoiler: TRIGGER WARNING: This review contains material that may hurt your thumbs if you try scrolling on a mobile device (click to see content)
Post by: The MegaBrony on November 16, 2014, 07:32:11 am
When you think of this game, you most likely think of the first level's music first. Very good. Only the shmup bosses put up much of a fight, as the others can just be Mercy Invincibilitied through to hit the switch and instantly defeat them. The sequels, 6 Golden Coins and Wario Land, are even better.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 22, 2014, 01:27:30 pm
Well, it's an old game that's probably already been reviewed, so no point doing that, but yeah, it's a good game. Unfortunately though I had to see several stupid moments in the game again, such as:
- Seeing Welking and Alicia love confession, while the Marmota is probably at the background, leaving to the capital. Sure, nice moment, but perhaps you should notice that the capital is fucked if you stay there and chat. That was not the best moment for it.
- Faldio's death, because instead of shooting or pushing without the need of grabbing, it was necessary to pull a worthless sacrifice to kill a villain that could do absolutely nothing to defend himself after Faldio's smart plan of cutting the power source. Though if you think about it, VC has the unfortunate trait of not knowing how to properly do the death of important characters, either because of picking a bad moment to kill them, being too predictable (I'm looking at you Isara) or just not making any sense at all.
Honestly, VC's writing has never been good, though if you compare VC with VC2 the first wins by a landslide. The last thing I have to complete now is to do the DLCs episodes and the EXPERT challenges. Though the last one will be in biiig intervals of times, the first challenge was already annoying enough to do and get an A with it, seriously wtf is that retarded damage from Shocktroopers...
Post by: Erroratu on November 23, 2014, 01:13:10 am
So uhh...This game took an hour to finish.
Its a good game and I can see that it probably has many more endings but still,only an hour?dude!
Anyway,I got ending 3,which is basically you not siding with any fractions and just helping out the village,which gets destroyed anyway and everyone dies....except the afro dude and the qt3.14,and the latter one comments that the ending was almost perfect.
I'll probably play some more and then write some more stuff...maybe..
Also your worst enemy in this game is the camera.
Good luck knowing who you're hitting and who is hitting you.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on November 24, 2014, 03:09:39 pm
Post by: elberkonic on November 28, 2014, 08:26:03 am
What a ride! A true masterpiece. Graphics, design, gameplay, story, characters, emotions, animations, voice acting, score...every aspect of the game is top notch. And so freaking intense sometimes, it was literally exhausting. Very interesting ending, too - not what I expected, but very well done.
Post by: Daniel9999999 on December 06, 2014, 06:16:43 am
Playing the game in actual hardware is much better than in an emulator since the timing is syncronized this time with the music, the game is quite fun and getting cool mode can prove quite challenging at times until you get it, the music is quite catchy and making your own freestyles is great fun too!
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on December 06, 2014, 06:59:38 pm
Back to the classics, and this one ages well, at least for me. Played in the hardest difficulty, "I am Death Incarnate!". Unfortunately, the last boss was a disappointment in that difficulty, I found it more difficult to reach the boss with the goddamn paratroops having that lethal accuracy and damage... It's a fun old game that I suggest any player that likes FPS to try it once in their life.
Post by: The MegaBrony on December 09, 2014, 03:13:39 am
I have finally beaten all the first four Wario Land games! I love that series. It sure has aged well. All installments are very replayable.
Post by: ShadowArm on December 09, 2014, 03:25:52 am
Inst that Bad as most of NMA or RPG codex jeks says, i played the originals for years when i was a twerp, and still a good game, far from the originals of course(east coast, new rules, no weed driven story), the main quest was bland ok, but you are Liam MotherFucking Neeson's kid, being bad is almost impossible because of that, also i played using the TTW mod for new vegas, and i found more enjoyable than the original(Which crashes all time because of win 8) due to the New vegas mechanics and improvements.
For the DLC's: Anchorage was nice, The Pitt is hard but enjoyable, but the main decision itself sucks,(i always choose Ashur because i understand his methods), Broken Steel was MEH, Point lookout Scares the shit outta of everyone, and Zeta was strange.
In all cases, the game itself is enjoyable and fun to explore, but its is far yet from NV or the classics, isometric fanboy fags will hate it as any modern game sequel, but its still fun.
Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on December 09, 2014, 03:40:56 am
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on December 09, 2014, 08:01:18 am
You play as Mark, who visits Dr. Mason to choose between a Bulbasaur, Squirtle, or Charmander deck. Then you have to get medals from the eight clubs by defeating the Club Masters, collecting lots of booster packs along the way. Once that's done, you'll be able to fight the four Grand Masters who will give you the Legendary Pokemon Cards. But beware, your rival Ronald is after the same thing to. Also Imakuni? is there.
Playing this game brings back all my fond memories of almost getting swindled out of my rare cards by my shitty Mormon friends. Oh yeah and I guess we played the game too. If you want to harken back to the days of when the Pokemon card game only had three expansions at the time, this is the game for you. The rules are pretty straightforward, and stuff that was ambiguous back in the day is explained in further detail here. Playing the card game is a lot of fun. It's easy to get into, and addictive as hell to play.
Now for the downsides: This game is pretty darn boring! You can challenge the clubs in any order, and there's virtually no consequence for losing. Everyone you beat gives you booster packs, so if you want a specific card from a specific booster pack type, just keep grinding against the same trainer. Storyline is an afterthought if anything. I walked away from this game without knowing who anyone was except for Ronald and Imakuni?
So I guess if you want to remember the glory days of the Pokemon TCG, it's okay, but if you're looking for a deep experience, you won't get it.
6/10
Post by: Alpaca-San on December 09, 2014, 09:19:28 am
"Computer Search, discard 2 psychic energy, get Professor Oak, use professor oak, attach a psychic energy to mewtwo, put some crap on my bench, use Bill, use energy removal, use another computer search for professor oak, use professor oak (Insert more deck manipulation) use Mewtwo's energy absorption. I hope you can get a colorless pokemon ready."
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on December 12, 2014, 04:37:09 am
I gotta say, I was pretty disappointed by this. I had sorta fallen off on the previews and news about this since it's a new Mikami game that's basically RE with the edges filed off, so why bother, of course it will be good? And then I play it and jeez, it just feels like a mess. I wouldn't go so far as to call it bad outright, but it's just not a good game. The gameplay feel pretty half-baked, and the shooting is simply atrocious. The game does a pretty poor job at exploring the concepts it introduces, and it often feels that the lessons it is teaching you are immediately contradicted by the next chapter. It really does feel like the game is fighting you each and every step of the way, and only feels fun intermittently.
also the story, characters, and voice acting are all complete and utter garbage, and not in that strange terrible-but-also-brilliant-but-still-very-dumb-yet-transcendent way that Resident Evil is. I'm really disappointed :(
also, apparently the review copies came with an extensive cheat sheet, of sorts, with tips and hints for every part of the game, as well as an advisement for the reviewers not to play on the "Survival" difficulty, which is basically equivalent to normal (the game recommends it for people who've played survival horror before), and instead playing on the easy difficulty. I can't exactly blame Bethesda for that, because this game is a mess.
Post by: ShadowArm on December 12, 2014, 08:39:26 pm
The Evil Within
I gotta say, I was pretty disappointed by this. I had sorta fallen off on the previews and news about this since it's a new Mikami game that's basically RE with the edges filed off, so why bother, of course it will be good? And then I play it and jeez, it just feels like a mess. I wouldn't go so far as to call it bad outright, but it's just not a good game. The gameplay feel pretty half-baked, and the shooting is simply atrocious. The game does a pretty poor job at exploring the concepts it introduces, and it often feels that the lessons it is teaching you are immediately contradicted by the next chapter. It really does feel like the game is fighting you each and every step of the way, and only feels fun intermittently.
also the story, characters, and voice acting are all complete and utter garbage, and not in that strange terrible-but-also-brilliant-but-still-very-dumb-yet-transcendent way that Resident Evil is. I'm really disappointed :(
also, apparently the review copies came with an extensive cheat sheet, of sorts, with tips and hints for every part of the game, as well as an advisement for the reviewers not to play on the "Survival" difficulty, which is basically equivalent to normal (the game recommends it for people who've played survival horror before), and instead playing on the easy difficulty. I can't exactly blame Bethesda for that, because this game is a mess.
i knew that this game would be RE4 2.0 from the 1st gameplay footage
also i heard that bethesda i using mikami as the new art designer for monsters in Fallout 4 and maybe doom
Post by: Bizarro Santamorphman on December 15, 2014, 03:30:24 am
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
this is really fun! I don't have a lot to say about it. Uh I guess I would've preferred more of the unique ghost minibosses, like the original had in spades, and maybe E. Gadd could've called a bit less, but other than that, it's a fun sequel to an oft-overlooked game.
Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on December 15, 2014, 03:44:25 am
also i heard that bethesda i using mikami as the new art designer for monsters in Fallout 4 and maybe doom
Really? Hmm yeah seems they really need a new concept dude since their main guy died from Cancer some years back
Post by: Makkah on December 23, 2014, 05:22:55 pm
This game is definitely one of the best RPGs I've played in a long time. There are huge environments to explore, a sweet crafting system, likable characters, incredible sound design, and of course it's not bad to look at either.
As with most BioWare games, the overarching plot is pretty meh. Not bad, just not very remarkable; though there are some good moments in there. You do get to see the ramifications of the Dark Ritual, however, which I'm still unclear as to whether that's a bad thing or not. Probably is, but the game is just vague enough to make you wonder. What always stands out though is the characters that you embark on your journeys with. Vivienne, Iron Bull, Sera, and of course Varric are my favourites. Even rough and tough Cassandra has some really good moments too.
Gameplay-wise, if you're looking for tactical combat, it's there, somewhat, but for the most part you can pretty much brute force your way through. I can only think of a handful of encounters where I had to genuinely use my noggin (bloody cheating Red Templars bringing giants with them). This is on normal of course. Maybe if I stepped it up a bit that would change.
As for my dislikes? There doesn't seem to be enough plot IMO. I'd be fine if they reduced the size of some of the larger areas and gave us more plot, and a few more HUBs to explore. There are also a few sound and graphical glitches that don't ruin the experience, but they can definitely be distracting at times.
All in all, it's an incredible game, and I can't wait for a follow up to that post credits scene. Hopefully it's DLC so I don't have to wait 3 years to see how it plays out. Now if you'll excuse me, I still have 8 dragons to kill.
9/10
Post by: 1Ultima on December 23, 2014, 07:56:19 pm
A perfect game! ...is what I would like to say. Unfortunately it has some issues.
-WAY too short. Compared to LBP 1's story (never finished 2) It's really too short. There's only 3 worlds for fuck sake. Not counting the prologue.
-Buggy as fuck. Sumo Digital has released 4 patches in a month with a 5th coming soon and there's still problems(Although most of them are DLC based.). Personally, I've got stuck in the background twice and had the game freeze on me completely randomly.
But now the positives:
+Gameplay is on point as usual. The additions of 3 new playable characters only add to the already excellent gameplay that previous games had. (Example: Swoop is a bird with infinite flight. INFINITE. FLIGHT. FUCK WALKING) although...
-The new characters are locked into their own levels. No cheaping a boss fight with said infinite flight.
+The soundtrack is amazing.
+Stephen Fry is still the best narrator.
+Some of the community levels are actually brilliant. Although...
-Good luck finding them while wading through 2million bomb survival levels (just a nick pick to be honest)
All together, a decent game. I really wish it was longer and that the new characters were utilised more but maybe next game. The bugs are bad though but hopefully Patch 1.05 will finally squash them.
Post by: Nanashi_1337 on December 27, 2014, 03:42:59 pm
So I got this nice present for Christmas, and I'm honestly surprised at this. I remember there was a previous Wolfestein PC release that wasn't really good before it (I can't even remember its name LOL), but this one has impressed me so far. I miss that there's no supernatural things, but the futuristic robots do make up for it. I specially love the freedom to choose how you want to handle things. You can go sneaky or you can go with two weapons in each hand and doing lots of noise, there's only a few occassions that sneak is enforced and they make sense to force it. I do have two complains though:
- One is that the graphics don't load properly for some reason, I mean if I look at one place, it takes like one second for the graphics to load properly, only showing blurred graphics before that, kinda like in Duke Nukem Forever which I also experienced a lot (but it may be my graphics card too which is a bit old but oh well, not that bothersome, or rather, I just got used to it LOL).
- The second is the "spawn enemy" system, which sucks. I found myself seeing lots of times enemies spawning from nowhere, I mean, I'm taking cover in a room, and suddenly an enemy appears from that same empty room when I leave, with has only one entrance, because I exited, stopped looking at it and was far away. Or even in front of me in a hallway (the hallway was empty and suddenly two enemies teleported to that location WTF). Happened enough times for me to be an issue, specially in higher difficulties when I'm low health and reloading.
Other than that, I really don't have any other complains. It's a good Wolfestein game, that I highly suggest you play.
Post by: Watta on December 27, 2014, 07:47:52 pm
The plot was good, the gameplay was good, the music was good, and the characters were mostly good. This game has a much better economy system compared to AC2 which took forever to make some big $$$. However, after investing in a lot of stores, you can make money quite easily in this game. As for gameplay, I like the new weapons and the saber/hidden gun combination the most. One gripe I have about the combat itself is that WHY CANT I BLOCK BEHIND ME??? I'm doing some epic combos but someone's always got to stick their sword up Ezio's ass. Imagery for you right there :wiseguy: AC's button configuration is a bit wonky on PC but I got used to it; you can always reassign all the keys yourself too.
The one somewhat big problem I had with this game was that it didn't exactly capture my interest enough after finishing the main plot line to go back and get a 100% completion. It was just... meh.
The ending was quite abrupt, but I assume that they will explain everything in Revelations, which is installing as I write this.
All in all, I'd give this a 7.5/10
I would give it a 8.5, but there's only one map in the entire game :(