Author Topic: Fall/Winter must buys (Read 6381 times)

Rman · « **on:** September 19, 2011, 12:04:52 AM »

Not another list thread?!

In all seriousness, I enjoy these, mostly to see what's on everyone's radar. I haven't been gaming much of late, but they're still some titles that I'm excited this fall/winter season, or spring/summer for you Aussies and below the equator folk.

Must buys:

Zelda: Skyward Sword: I'm a sucker for the console Zeldas--never got into the portables, even though get high praise. It's Zelda. Dungeons, puzzles, overworld, etc. I'm also loving the art direction in this one and the recent trailer looked decent even though it's running on 10 year old hardware.

Skyrim: I was engrossed with Oblivion on the 360--I know, I know--loving all the upgrades they're making to Skyrim. The character models and lighting are a vast improvement.

Really that's all I can think of--Gears 3, Uncharted 3, all seem more of the same. I'll wait for for the Platinum/GH versions.

I can't think of any portable stuff. Vita isn't out in my territory till 2012 and I'm not getting a 1st gen 3DS, especially knowing that a dual circle pad revision in most likely in the works. Super Mario 3D Land looks great, though.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:10:05 AM »

Skyrim - I'm a Bethesda nut and this looks like it could be their best game yet.

Batman: Arkham City - Loved the first game, really looking forward to where they take the sequel with all the new areas and villains.

Rage - Not technically a "Must Buy" since I already bought it, but I was impressed by what I saw and played at QuakeCon so I think this is going to be one of the top games of the year.

Saints Row: The Third - Even if I didn't play and love the second game, all the crazy, over-the-top things their doing would make this a "Must Buy". It's also a "Must Preorder" for that awesome Professor Genki pack.

That's probably about what I'll buy for myself, might slide a few things on the Christmas list [like Skyward Sword].

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:34:01 AM »

Battlefield 3 (and a new PC)

cool breeze · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:46:13 AM »

I think there are a lot of must buys this year that I can't buy. November is a fucking asshole.

I already own Batman Arkham City, so obviously that.

iconoclast · « **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:46:30 AM »

Dark Souls - Sequel to Demon's Souls. Enough said.

King of Fighters XIII - Good gameplay, lots of content, hopefully online play is decent

Guardian Heroes - Classic belt-scrolling action. I just hope the netcode isn't shit, like all of Treasure's games thus far

Doesn't look like I'll be buying anything else this year. Maybe if some games hit dumpster prices on Steam during the holiday sales (SSF4AE for <$10 please).

The Sceneman · « **Reply #5 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:52:16 AM »

my MUST BUYS have thankfully been whittled down due to me having a very busy schedule.

Saints Row the Third: Day friggn one. So pumped for this. Have a preorder placed.

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record: yeah, its a re-hash, but it sounds like theyve added some awesome new features, and I have such a hard on for the franchise.

Guardian Heroes: love me side scrollin BEU action, and I love Treasure. Day 1 also.

I may get Gears 3 shortly, too.

I know my roomie quietID is getting Dark Souls, Uncharted 3 and Skyrim, so I'll just play his copies of those.

oh, I want to get all the old HD re-releases too, like Silent Hill collection, Metal Gear collection, and Resident Evil HD re-issues, but Ive played all the games already, so I'll just get these during a dry period

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #6 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:00:50 AM »

Skyrim: I took days off work to play Oblivion. This game is my jam.
Saints Row: God fucking damn right I am.
Batman: I don't usually pay full price for single-player games that don't have obscene amounts of content, I'll probably put this in the Cheap Ass Gamer price tracker at $34. I expect it to hit that within 4 weeks.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #7 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:47:27 AM »

more like Buttman lol

Trent Dole · « **Reply #8 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:01:59 AM »

Probably Zelda and... honestly this 4th quarter is even less interesting to me than last year's. Maybe Saints Row 3 if I ever get to finishing the second one since I never got very far in it.

Himu · « **Reply #9 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:11:22 AM »

Saints Row The Third - Day one.
Skyrim - Day one.
Skyward Sword - I'll try to get it day one.
Resident Evil 4 HD
Metal Gear Solid HD

That's it.

archie4208 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 19, 2011, 06:03:49 AM »

Diablo 3.

...You didn't say which fall/winter.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #11 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:00:06 AM »

Aliens Infestation DS - worst acronym ever?

demi · « **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:07:27 AM »

Gears 3
Saints 3
Skyrim
Dark Souls
Dead Rising OTR
MW3
Metal Gear Collection
Halo Anniversary
Skyward Sword

tiesto · « **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:27:50 AM »

Guardian Heroes and KOF XIII are the only games I'm really looking forward to... maybe Zelda, but I don't like all the waggle shit. Also the HD MGS/Team Ico collections.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #14 on:** September 19, 2011, 10:07:14 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on September 19, 2011, 08:18:20 AM

Quote from: Cormacaroni on September 19, 2011, 08:00:06 AM
Aliens Infestation DS - worst acronym ever?

....

oh sega

I just went to Gamestop and got AIDS. Also I got this new Alien Infestation game.

Third · « **Reply #15 on:** September 19, 2011, 10:21:07 AM »

Zelda SS, Uncharted 3 and the superior version of Dark Souls.

Don't need more.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #16 on:** September 19, 2011, 10:46:57 AM »

You're buying it on 360?

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:53:41 PM »

Skyrim
BF3
Batman

that's about it, there are other games like uncharted 3 that i want to play but i can wait for price drops

Bebpo · « **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:56:17 PM »

Dark Souls - duh?

Final Fantasy Agito - It has Final Fantasy in the name, must buy

Uncharted 3 - Nolan North is my hero

Gundam v Gundam Extreme - It's extreeeeeeme

Final Fantasy XIII-2 - It has Final Fantasy in the name, must buy

Might get Saints Row 3 just to appease Himuro; will probably play Zelda cause it's Zelda and not shitty handheld Zelda.

tiesto · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:22:36 PM »

Does the new Batman fix the shitty combat system and the extremely short length from the first game?

Raban · « **Reply #20 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:27:22 PM »

Kirby Mass Attack
Rayman Origins
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Brehvolution · « **Reply #21 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:28:30 PM »

Gears 3 - for ~~the story~~ all dat juice
Skyrim - my new video card has opened some doors
MW3 - cause I'm a dudebro

Bebpo · « **Reply #22 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:31:05 PM »

Quote from: tiesto on September 19, 2011, 01:22:36 PM

Does the new Batman fix the shitty combat system and the extremely short length from the first game?

What.

The combat was decent, it was more a mini-game than a brawler which was fine for what it was (a metroidvania adventure game, not an action game) and the length was perfect for the type of game it was. It wasn't bogged down by filler and had good pacing with lots of optional secrets. I don't want longer games in my non-rpgs!

iconoclast · « **Reply #23 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:43:02 PM »

Forgot about the MGS Triology, I'm definitely getting that as well. Never played MGS3 Subsistence or Peace Walker.

Raban · « **Reply #24 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:44:42 PM »

I'm definitely interested in MGS HD, just wanna wait and see how the 360 version looks.

Bebpo · « **Reply #25 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:45:11 PM »

I'm going to get the MGS HD set eventually, but no rush. Just replayed the series before MGS4.

Quote from: iconoclast on September 19, 2011, 01:43:02 PM

Forgot about the MGS Triology, I'm definitely getting that as well. Never played MGS3 Subsistence or Peace Walker.

This kind of surprises me. Seemed like games you'd be into.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #26 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:55:09 PM »

Dark Souls
Arkham City
Uncharted 3
Gundam Extreme Versus

Robo · « **Reply #27 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:05:34 PM »

ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 - Duh.

Quote from: tiesto on September 19, 2011, 01:22:36 PM

Does the new Batman fix the shitty combat system and the extremely short length from the first game?

I think most people were pretty happy with the combat, so probably not. It was simple, fluid and intuitive and fit the game type about as well as it could. The main problem was with a lack of enemy variety and thus repetition, and I would have to assume that would be improved in the sequel.

iconoclast · « **Reply #28 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:13:07 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on September 19, 2011, 01:45:11 PM

This kind of surprises me. Seemed like games you'd be into.

I did play the original MGS3 when it came out and I loved it (still one of my favorite games), but I never got the Super version. I always wanted to play Peace Walker too, but I never bothered since it was on PSP.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #29 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:51:27 PM »

Skyrim: I've never played an Oblivion but this looks awesome. I'm kind of concerned about the combat gameplay though; looks kind of awkward.

Guild Wars 2: Does it come out this year? If not, I'll get in the beta hopefully. Looks amazing, addresses nearly every problem I have with WoW. Finally a game that looks like it could actually impact WoW, which is bleeding players right now due to stale gameplay. I hate to sound like Etoilet but yea bros, this looks gud

archie4208 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:52:10 PM »

GW2 is 2012.

cool breeze · « **Reply #31 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:54:22 PM »

Batman AA has great combat. It's like a rhythm game and getting into the flow of it, you can take down a bunch of guys in one flowing combo. Batman AC is improving it by throwing in more enemies at once, better integrating gadgets/weapons into combos and including multiple counters and takedowns.

Lengthwise it seems to be longer because it's open world and each villain has their own set of missions. Some haven't been revealed yet but it's already much larger than Arkham Asylum. Plus it has New Game Plus to fully upgrade your gear and they remix the game and enemies to add difficultly. Also, Catwoman missions.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #32 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:01:31 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on September 19, 2011, 03:00:09 PM

Does Skyward Sword come with / require motion plus?

Yes on both accounts.

cool breeze · « **Reply #33 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:16:52 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on September 19, 2011, 03:00:09 PM

Does Skyward Sword come with / require motion plus?

you need motion plus to play it and it's sold in two packages (both come with a music CD I think)

game alone is $50
game with a gold Wii Remote Plus (Wii Remote with the Motion Plus built in) is $70

if you buy the game alone, you need to already own a Motion Plus or Wii Remote Plus to play it

Akala · « **Reply #34 on:** September 19, 2011, 04:29:59 PM »

Dark souls
Kof xiii
Umvc3
Uncharted 3
Skyrim
Steam Xmas?

Think that'll be more than enough.

Third · « **Reply #35 on:** September 19, 2011, 04:40:04 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on September 19, 2011, 10:46:57 AM

You're buying it on 360?

X360 version doesn't offer free online gaming. So that version automatically falls off. And the Demon's Souls DS3 controls were perfect.

Ps3 version day one. Will probably be the better version anyway.

drew · « **Reply #36 on:** September 19, 2011, 04:56:23 PM »

skyrim
saints 3
gears 3
bfbc3
mw3

all of which are coming out on top of each other, with the exception of gears, and all of which deserve my undivided attention. don't know how i'm gonna handle it yet

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #37 on:** September 19, 2011, 05:34:46 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on September 19, 2011, 04:53:52 PM

How are grown ass men still fanboys?

I was just winding him up man.

Rman · « **Reply #38 on:** September 19, 2011, 05:55:18 PM »

Surprised most people's list are so sparse. I thought this was a forum filled with ballers. I guess we're all growing up :*(

Bebpo · « **Reply #39 on:** September 19, 2011, 05:57:58 PM »

My list is ballin' I don't know what you're talking about

It has Final Fantasy

twice

naff · « **Reply #40 on:** September 19, 2011, 06:36:18 PM »

Dark Souls - my only day 1 must buy for the rest of the year...

There's a whole bunch of games I want to play comin out later this year, but having time to finish what I've got is hard enough atm so I'm not going to bother buying more games till I've finished a few more games.

I might fold for Skyrim day 1 as well... Maybe UC3 too, love me some Nathan Drake

iconoclast · « **Reply #41 on:** September 19, 2011, 06:41:01 PM »

Quote from: Rman on September 19, 2011, 05:55:18 PM

Surprised most people's list are so sparse. I thought this was a forum filled with ballers. I guess we're all growing up :*(

I'll be playing a ton of stuff, but most of the new games coming out this year don't interest me at all. I do plan on renting Ico/SotC and Rayman at least.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:34:08 PM »

I'm limiting myself to 4-5 games max because I know anything else I want will be cheaper after Xmas. No one is buying all of this stuff and something is going to suffer.

demi · « **Reply #43 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:53:18 PM »

Quote from: Rman on September 19, 2011, 05:55:18 PM

Surprised most people's list are so sparse. I thought this was a forum filled with ballers. I guess we're all growing up :*(

wtf? my list is baller status. i just don't buy turds.

Rman · « **Reply #44 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:57:45 PM »

Quote from: demi on September 19, 2011, 08:53:18 PM

Quote from: Rman on September 19, 2011, 05:55:18 PM
Surprised most people's list are so sparse. I thought this was a forum filled with ballers. I guess we're all growing up :*(

wtf? my list is baller status. i just don't buy turds.

You're one of the few the exceptions, not the rule.

tiesto · « **Reply #45 on:** September 19, 2011, 09:13:02 PM »

Gonna save my money til 2012: Tales of Graces F, FFXIII-2, and

Ninokuni

Plus, having a mortgage is expensive

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #46 on:** September 19, 2011, 10:33:23 PM »

Quote from: tiesto on September 19, 2011, 09:13:02 PM

Gonna save my money til 2012: Tales of Graces F, FFXIII-2, and Ninokuni

Plus, having a mortgage is expensive

Welcome to the club.

naff · « **Reply #47 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:04:29 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on September 19, 2011, 10:30:04 PM

demi and i puttin' the rest of you gutter trash to shame

Didn't see Dark Souls on your list....

Quote from: The Sceneman on September 19, 2011, 12:52:16 AM

quietID is getting Dark Souls, Uncharted 3 and Skyrim, so I'll just play his copies of those.

you won't be getting Skyrim or DS off me for a loooooong time

naff · « **Reply #48 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:14:56 PM »

I've played Kings Field IV. Game is trash compared to DS

iconoclast · « **Reply #49 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:24:33 PM »

Quote from: quietID on September 19, 2011, 11:14:56 PM

I've played Kings Field IV. Game is trash compared to DS

As are most games

This year I'm going with quality over quantity. Not wasting any more time on second-rate games when there are more great ones than I'll ever be able to finish.

naff · « **Reply #50 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:42:56 PM »

Likewise. If I did nothing but play games I'd buy more, but as it is, there's more than enough quality titles coming up and in my backlog to keep me overflowing with vidja for the rest of the year.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #51 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:55:03 PM »

have preordered Skyrim, Gears 3, Uncharted 3 and Rage so far. Will get Arkham City for sure. Other than that, will wait and see what comes up on the Steam Xmas sale (Space Marine for one is earmarked for that...)

Bebpo · « **Reply #52 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:01:48 AM »

Yeah, Oscar loses here. Demon Souls is grade A quality gaming regardless of the praise by newcomers to the genre.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #53 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:09:29 AM »

Demon Souls is overrated B- material. Atmosphere is top-notch and there are plenty of thrilling moments. However, too much of the game relies on memorization and cheesing.

demi · « **Reply #54 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:09:50 AM »

Kings Field > Demons Souls for sure, always

We probably won't see one ever again, unfortunately.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #55 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:27:42 AM »

Demons Souls is one of those games that is only regarded as highly as it is because it's an exclusive. Which doesn't mean it's a bad game, just over-rated.

Bebpo · « **Reply #56 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:46:02 AM »

Man, what the hell you guys. I thought you were TRUE GAMERS(tm*)

Demon Souls is perfect! And it has the best online ever. Watching people kill themselves in hilarious ways never gets old.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #57 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:50:49 AM »

Seriously, all those Demon's Souls fans are indignant whenever anyone calls it cheap. But then they give you tips on beating it like "shoot enemies with soul arrows from distances too far for them to see you" or "shoot Red Dragon with 300 arrows". WTF
If it's not a cheap as hell game, why would you need all those BS tactics?

iconoclast · « **Reply #58 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:51:41 AM »

Nah, Demon's Souls was actually a very well-designed, unique, and innovative game - more than worthy of all of its accolades. It was also a breath of fresh air, since modern developers are rapidly moving toward vapid AAAAAAAAA blockbuster visceral cinematic experiences.

iconoclast · « **Reply #59 on:** September 20, 2011, 01:06:50 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on September 20, 2011, 12:58:36 AM

icono, you say that like you expect From soft to change... or noticed a change in them, or something

Not at all, actually this is why I love From Soft and why I still have some hope for Steel Battalion Kinect. They don't change, they'll just keep on doing what they do until they can't do it no more.

Armored Core 5 will be awesome too.

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