Whatru playing - 12/4/2007

[abrader]

Hallo

XBOX=KOTOR
Giving it a go after the Mass Effect love. I think its ok but still finding many things annoying about it.

X360=Mass Effect
I am not too far in, but I

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at least have the ship and have been around a bit WOWS

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PS2=Phantasy Star Universe Ep 2/3, REZ and Call of Duty: Finest Hour
I fokking love the PSU expansion.

PS3=Resistance: Fall of Man, Super Rub a Dub
Most of my time playing games recently has been Resistance online. ITs the most fun I have had with an online game since Socom2. Addictive and I love the new maps. Is it me or are the Super Rub a Dub leaderboards kinda goofed up?

PSP=CastleVania X Chronicles and Silent Hill Origins.
When I tried the TV out on my larger LCD's I wasnt as impressed. When I rocked it on this small 20 inch monitor I have at work, it became as awesome as a 16 bit console to me. I mostly play my PSP on a TV now when not at home. We play the new Battlefront game at the office sometimes.

[brawndolicious]

I'm making my way through some old games I got cheap.

King Kong:
It's really good and I especially love the level design and controls.  The combat and the puzzles all go really damn seamless.  which is amazing considering the odd controls.  great rental (plus achievements are hella easy lol).

Superman Returns:
Not that bad to play casually.  the controls have a lot of issues when fighting a lot of enemies and trying to hold back on the city damage/casualties.  the graphics are all right and I love how you can pick up pretty much anything and throw it at enemies.

Super Mario Galaxy:
Slowly making my way through this and I MIGHT get a couple more stars done by the end of this week (I have around 35).  It's not that I suck at it, it's because I have midterms and two essays this week and finals next week so I don't want to sit down with the game cause then I'll play for too long.

Halo 3:
I'm making my way through the metagame with skulls for the remaining SP achievements.  I think I have 5 achievements I need after I get the metagame achievements.

Far Cry Instincts/Predator:
I really like the stealth type of gameplay.  I'm still in the beginning of the Instincts story but the weapons and traps you can set are pretty satisfying.  The game isn't AAA but it's really fun.

[The Sceneman]

Luminous Arc - yep its hot, see my other thread

Call of Duty 4 - good, just finished SP on Normal, will probably replay on easy just for the TV and Intel Achievements, then Im going for Veteran. Still havent tried multi yet HAHAHAHAHAHAH

played a lot of Hexic tonight also    gets kinda addictive

Dead Rising - going too slowly through this, did an awesome mission where I fucked up the cult leader at the cinema and saved lots of cats, then the game DRE'ed just as I got like 7 peeps back to the security room 

[abrader]

Far Cry Instincts/Predator:
I really like the stealth type of gameplay.  I'm still in the beginning of the Instincts story but the weapons and traps you can set are pretty satisfying.  The game isn't AAA but it's really fun.

People recommend this to me - I have only played the demo on XBL and didnt like it (its multiplayer only)

Is the demo a good indication of what to expect from the rest of the game?

[Vizzys]

I rented Stranglehold, I'm playing on hard and enjoying it for what it is, fun. Its far from perfect but I like it so far.
I'm currently at the first helicopter minigun part which is challenging.  Shotgun rox

[demi]

Orcs and Elves DS - ZOMG this game rocks, I wish I had a cell to get the sequel

skate. - Dunno why I didn't put this in when I got it, it's sweet, shame it controls for SHIT and nobody will fucking vote on my VIDEO

[Valcrist]

I rented Stranglehold, I'm playing on hard and enjoying it for what it is, fun. Its far from perfect but I like it so far.
I'm currently at the first helicopter minigun part which is challenging.  Shotgun rox

I would love to buy this if it had co op.  Someone please make a co op stranglehold.

also, I'm playing COD4 multi, freelancer, and in between my study sessions, gradius

[tiesto]

Tales of the Abyss (~25 or so hours in, about to head into Grand Chokmah) and near the end of Summon Night Swordcraft Story 2. After Summon Night, I'm going oldskool and gonna play the DW1-3 GBC remakes.

[CajoleJuice]

Call of Duty 4 - good, just finished SP on Normal, will probably replay on easy just for the TV and Intel Achievements, then Im going for Veteran. Still havent tried multi yet HAHAHAHAHAHAH

What's so funny? 

[Joe Molotov]

Replaying Super Mario Galaxy, damn this game is good.

Also playing The Witcher.

[cubicle47b]

Rock Band
hopefully some Fire Emblem this week

[bud]

ps2: gow2

[jiji]

PSP - Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground.  Good lord, this is addictive.  The combat is fairly clunky, it's true, but this is the kind of game that makes bus rides feel too short.

PS2 - Valkyrie Profile 2. Finally got around to starting this, but I'm not feeling the battle system so far. What is up with that camera? I think I'd prefer a more isometric view for what's trying to do, just so I don't have to wrangle the camera constantly.  The platforming is fun. But I'm worried that recent dungeon crawlers have ruined my attention for this kind of thing!

[abrader]

Interesting VP2 comments.

I too have yet to break the game open and try it.

[Mr. Gundam]

PS2 -- Mobile Suit Gundam: Climax UC. Not as good as One Year War, but still pretty fun. Much improved over Bandai's past efforts.

PS3 -- Uncharted. I think I'm close to to the end, I've made it to the "twist" in the game. I've had a feeling something like that would happen for months now, it just seemed like a given. As soon as I finish it up, I'm to go officially start Assassin's Creed.

Rock Band is also getting a lot of love in our household.

[abrader]

PS3 -- Uncharted. I think I'm close to to the end, I've made it to the "twist" in the game. I've had a feeling something like that would happen for months now, it just seemed like a given. As soon as I finish it up, I'm to go officially start Assassin's Creed.

I am not even close to finishing Uncharted.. I picked it up - had my one day love affair with it and then shelved it before I can 'officially' start it - the same with Assassins Creed....

[MrAngryFace]

Before I got sick last night:













and WoW of course lol

[The Sceneman]

Interesting VP2 comments.

I too have yet to break the game open and try it.

same! my copy is still sealed  :'( been too preoccupied with my 360 to catch up on ps2 stuff

[Smooth Groove]

PS3=Resistance: Fall of Man, Super Rub a Dub
Most of my time playing games recently has been Resistance online. ITs the most fun I have had with an online game since Socom2. Addictive and I love the new maps. Is it me or are the Super Rub a Dub leaderboards kinda goofed up?

I never got what's the big deal w/Resistance or Socom.  Both are just average fascimiles of far better games on PC or consoles.  Neither game has its own unique feel. 

No trolling either.  I liked your response in your purchase thread so I won't bother you again. 

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At least not for awhile.   

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[The Sceneman]

the SP is super short, like less than 5 hours short. Its a damn good 5 hours though!

[Smooth Groove]

PS3 :
Uncharted - goign to start a play through on a harder level just so i can take some photos.

You actually liked Uncharted enough to play it again?  I still don't feel the combat but the presentation elements make the game kinda fun.  The random barrels and bullet sidestepping are lol-worthy for a supposed groundbreaking game. 

I enjoyed the platforming elements even though they take almost no skill.  The feats of agility are just fun to watch.  It's odd that Drake is doing something incredibly difficult yet it's so easy to pull it off.  I think the game would have been a lot more fun if it had required about as much skill as a POP game.  For all the complaining about the WII, the PS3 games seem to get ever closer to being games for casuals. 

[abrader]

PS3=Resistance: Fall of Man, Super Rub a Dub
Most of my time playing games recently has been Resistance online. ITs the most fun I have had with an online game since Socom2. Addictive and I love the new maps. Is it me or are the Super Rub a Dub leaderboards kinda goofed up?

I never got what's the big deal w/Resistance or Socom.  Both are just average fascimiles of far better games on PC or consoles.  Neither game has its own unique feel. 

No trolling either.  I liked your response in your purchase thread so I won't bother you again. 

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At least not for awhile.   

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You are no bother at all. I like how you express yourself.

Anyway - I agree with what you say - but remember, I never play games on PC - so SOCOM and now the large scale online Resistance are the first times I have had experiences like that.

I imagine I would see things differently if I played PC games.

[TVC15]

UT3
The Witcher
Eve Online
Tomb Raider Legend
Assassins Creed
Mass Erect
SMG
Jeanne D'arc

That's about it.  Watching more movies than anything.

Backburnered:

Halo 3
CoD4
Uncharted

[hyp]

just beat mass effect last night, now on to assassin's creed.

going to play some rock band tonight now that i got my new guitar.

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Is it me or are the Super Rub a Dub leaderboards kinda goofed up?

You're probably the only one on the Super Rub a Dub leaderboard.

Super Rub a Dub is for the distinguished mentally-challenged and homeless.  But not the distinguished mentally-challenged homeless.  That's what Flow is for.

[Mr. Gundam]

Just finished Uncharted. I really enjoyed it, there's some real potential with the IP for a nice franchise, running all over the world in search of myths and legends. And, can I just say yay for short games? Well, yay for short games! I've actually beat two games in the last week or so (Call of Duty 4 and Uncharted), I can't remember the last I did that!

Now it's time to really start Assassin's Creed.

[Ichirou]

PS2 -- Mobile Suit Gundam: Climax UC. Not as good as One Year War, but still pretty fun. Much improved over Bandai's past efforts.

The mobile suit selection in that game is insane...pretty much everything you'd ever want except the suits from Victory. Climax U.C...I sincerely hope it gets a next-gen sequel.

[Mr. Gundam]

PS2 -- Mobile Suit Gundam: Climax UC. Not as good as One Year War, but still pretty fun. Much improved over Bandai's past efforts.

The mobile suit selection in that game is insane...pretty much everything you'd ever want except the suits from Victory. Climax U.C...I sincerely hope it gets a next-gen sequel.

The way things are going, it'll end up on the Wii.  :'(

[Ichirou]

Nooooo, I want next-gen graphics!!!!

[Mr. Gundam]

Nooooo, I want next-gen graphics!!!!

Me too. Me too.

[bork]

Just Mass Effect, Tomb Raider Anniversary (PSP) and Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes this past week, with some Wii Fit if you want to count that too. 

CoD4, U R MR GAY, Assassin's Creed, PGR4, Orange Box, Dynasty Warriors 6, and several other titles are just sitting there gathering dust now.  I'll certainly get to them when I clear Mass Effect at least.  I wonder if I'll ever get to Orange Box; I am just not feeling Valve's games.  PGR4 may unfortunately become the latest victim in "unplayed trade-in fodder."

[Van Cruncheon]

pgr4 is so awesome though

[bork]

pgr4 is so awesome though

Too many games are to blame.   :'(  But I'm not selling it off unless I need cash to fuel my gaming addiction.

[abrader]

i havent played my PGR4 yet either

[CajoleJuice]

Nooooo, I want next-gen graphics!!!!

Then buy a 360.

[drohne]

contra 4. and assassin's creed -- which i really like for reasons that i can't quite pin down. rented zack and wiki, but it hasn't grabbed me. uncharted has been on deck for ages, but i need a break from shooters right now

[Mr. Gundam]

Did the first two memory blocks in Assassin's Creed.... and then Rock Band pulled me back in.

ROCK BAND!!

[ferrarimanf355]

Just playing some Daytona USA 2 here and there ATM. I really wish Sega would at least put this game up on XBLA, with FFB wheel support.

[brawndolicious]

Far Cry Instincts/Predator:
I really like the stealth type of gameplay.  I'm still in the beginning of the Instincts story but the weapons and traps you can set are pretty satisfying.  The game isn't AAA but it's really fun.

People recommend this to me - I have only played the demo on XBL and didnt like it (its multiplayer only)
Is the demo a good indication of what to expect from the rest of the game?

I played that demo, it's horrible.  Luckily I played the xbox version of the singleplayer so I knew what to expect.  The combat is really well done and while the levels are linear, they have a CRAPLOAD of ways for you to go through them.  Some people complain that they get seen too easily through the foliage but that only happens if they're 5 feet away or if you're crouching (not crawling).  The enemies are very smart though (they'll take cover and flank) so you have to use stealth to thin them out a little.  Works very well with the level design.

[demi]

far cry was garbage, i beat both stories and only got about 170 achievement points. everything is multiplayer based. it was one of the first games i played when i get my X360 so i wasnt addicted at that point

[Ichirou]

Nooooo, I want next-gen graphics!!!!

Then buy a 360.

As soon as Climax U.C. 2 comes out, I will.