What are you playing?

[Bebpo]

Silent Hill Wii is alright so far.  But so far it's most interesting as kinda Wii tech demo than an actual game.  It uses what makes the Wii unique well and looks pretty incredible for the hardware (the flashlight in particular is very nice).  I just got to the high school and the thing that makes me want to stop playing are those chase stages, and I only have done two of them so far.  I don't get the point.  They're terrible and when I said that this game uses the Wii controls well, I meant except these sections, which actually highlight everything bad with the controls.  For example: an enemy jumps on you, you waggle to throw him off, the waggle doesn't register, it eventually registers, the camera is spun around like crazy because going from the tard waggle gestures to pointing directly at the screen (which is required for controller the character) is handled like poo.  Everything ends up looking the same, you're disoriented, annoyed, and want to stop playing.

For throwing the people off, if your pointer is not at the screen it won't register.  You aren't supposed to waggle but rather do a tiny little flick of the pointer from the middle of the screen to the direction you want to throw them.  It's really dumb and at first I couldn't get them off when I wanted.  But I didn't have much of a problem after I figured that out.

Also the woods was the worst chase sequence.  It's harder to get lost in the latter ones.

[Bocsius]

I just finished my drawn-out extended replay of Mass Effect. The last autosave before the Saren battle was 39 hours. I still only made to it to level 56, I have no idea how you're supposed to get to 60. I did everything and hopped out of the Mako for every battle (save for the first couple) for the extra XP. The only assignment I didn't complete was the one where the Salarian wanted you to help cheat on the Flux gambling machines.

I remember liking the game much more the first time I played it. But by doing all the side missions, it really pounds home just how lifeless the game can be, how desolate the game universe is. Go to this moon/planet/asteroid, go through these pre-fabed bases/mines, wash, rinse, repeat. No matter where you go, there's like a max of 4 living people in any one place. Even the Citadel, which is the "center of galactic civilization," is less populated than a neighborhood grocery store.

[Don Flamenco]

Halo: ODST on Heroic.  Got through Buck's story...I hate to say this, but Halo feels outdated or something.  Just slow and kinda clunky.  On the plus side, the map was great and it's pretty damn hard. 

I just hate how your character starts panting like crazy after getting hit once.  The shield may as well not even be there.

[cool breeze]

Silent Hill Wii is alright so far.  But so far it's most interesting as kinda Wii tech demo than an actual game.  It uses what makes the Wii unique well and looks pretty incredible for the hardware (the flashlight in particular is very nice).  I just got to the high school and the thing that makes me want to stop playing are those chase stages, and I only have done two of them so far.  I don't get the point.  They're terrible and when I said that this game uses the Wii controls well, I meant except these sections, which actually highlight everything bad with the controls.  For example: an enemy jumps on you, you waggle to throw him off, the waggle doesn't register, it eventually registers, the camera is spun around like crazy because going from the tard waggle gestures to pointing directly at the screen (which is required for controller the character) is handled like poo.  Everything ends up looking the same, you're disoriented, annoyed, and want to stop playing.

For throwing the people off, if your pointer is not at the screen it won't register.  You aren't supposed to waggle but rather do a tiny little flick of the pointer from the middle of the screen to the direction you want to throw them.  It's really dumb and at first I couldn't get them off when I wanted.  But I didn't have much of a problem after I figured that out.

Also the woods was the worst chase sequence.  It's harder to get lost in the latter ones.

In doing the high school one now and it's fucking horrible.  I really hate this.  I'm liking everything but these chase sequences.  Either have combat or don't have shitty sequences like this.

This is sooooo bad

[Bebpo]

Yeah, I lied.  The high school one is kinda bad, especially the 2nd part where you have ADVENTURE GAME THINGS TO DO while there are still enemies.  I didn't get lost on any of the other ones, though!  So I think it does get better.  Especially because

Kinda spoiler if you want to keep the tension of when there are chase sequences:

spoiler (click to show/hide)

there are no more chase sequences after like 60% through the game

[close]

I actually just faq'd the high school one tbh to figure out where to go.

[cool breeze]

I figured it out eventually.  The worst was taking a picture of the car made it seem like it registered, but because a monster grabbed me, the picture save didn't go through; the red light was gone, so I thought I was covered.  I ran back to the door and it didn't count, so I had to run all the way back to the car, make sure I had enough time, and save a picture.

How many more of these are there? I kinda want to stop if there are going to be a couple more.  The game is enjoyable but these sequences are really awful, like, I can't remember the last time I played something this awful.

[Bebpo]

There is one real one and then 2 short ones that take like 5 mins.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

I sent Modern Warfare 2 back to Gamefly.

Overall, I didn't care much for the game.  The game just wasn't my type.  The game has a spastic feel to it that I didn't like at all.  I understand they wanted to recreate an action movie with this game and it did that job well but it wasn't my bag.

[Mr. Gundam]

Still playing White Knight Chronicles, and still enjoying it. Very much like FFXII-lite.

One of the main bad guys is voiced by the guy who plays Master Shake on Aqua Teen Hunger Force, pretty funny hearing him try to be serious.

[Eric P]

stalker CoP is awesome

less shooty than the second one and with some great ui tweaks

if you don't like stalker, this won't change your mind, but i am really enjoying it

[cool breeze]

I'm considering getting CoP since I noticed I own STALKER via the THQ pack (this was an amazing buy considering how many times it has come in handy).  I asked on gaf and people mention it's more like the original and not Clear Sky.

[ferrarimanf355]

Flow PS3 is free on PSN until midnight tonight. I'm going to download it later.

[Purple Filth]

One of the main bad guys is voiced by the guy who plays Master Shake on Aqua Teen Hunger Force, pretty funny hearing him try to be serious.

WAT 

[Beezy]

I sent Modern Warfare 2 back to Gamefly.

Overall, I didn't care much for the game.  The game just wasn't my type.  The game has a spastic feel to it that I didn't like at all.  I understand they wanted to recreate an action movie with this game and it did that job well but it wasn't my bag.

I think most of the MW2 players here still hasn't played through the campaign. It's all about multiplayer and Spec Ops.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

Most likely but I figure I didn't want to risk getting hooked on the multiplayer if it was a rented copy.

[Bocsius]

I went ahead and bought Mass Effect 2. This game is two discs?

[The Sceneman]

I rented Army of Bros 2 and had a RL bro to come and play it with me. Finished it co-op in one sitting.

Holy shit what a bizarre game. The bromance is nerfed somewhat, but the whole game just felt fucked. The shooting was passable, and there were some really nice graphics and locations. But everything else was just so lifeless, there was next to no banter between the bros, and NO FUCKING STORY whatsoever. Maybe it was a creative decision? Maybe they didnt want to step on any toes again after the first game? Or maybe EA Montreal is a distinguished mentally-challenged shit studio?

The achievement list is horrible also, I got like 220 for beating the game. So many shit cheevs to grind out

[etiolate]

Just started up 10 day trila of LOTRO with CG. Made a Rune Keeper and got my pimp hat.

[MCD]

I went ahead and bought Mass Effect 2. This game is two discs?

yes.

[Eric P]

I'm considering getting CoP since I noticed I own STALKER via the THQ pack (this was an amazing buy considering how many times it has come in handy).  I asked on gaf and people mention it's more like the original and not Clear Sky.

it's a lot of fun.  i've already put 9 hours into it in the little time i've had with it, which is rather unusual for me, especially when you consider that the time was stolen when the gf was doing other things.  if i hadn't had plans for this evening, i'd probably still be playing it

[ToxicAdam]

Lego Batman. It's like all the other lego games, it's good enough to keep you playing but sucks just enough to wish you were doing something else. How does Tt do it everytime?

[Stoney Mason]

Lego Batman. It's like all the other lego games, it's good enough to keep you playing but sucks just enough to wish you were doing something else. How does Tt do it everytime?

All the Lego games are the sort of games you play with your young nephews or kids. I think they purposefully follow a certain blue-print for them and for what it is, and that specific circumstance I think they are fine. They are games an adult can play with 6 year olds without necessarily wanting to blow your brains out. And there aren't many of those nowadays (Outside of Nintendo made games of course).

[ToxicAdam]

Yea, that's why I bought it (for the kids! think of the kids). But it's frustrating to play a game when you know it could be something more and it's not.

[Stoney Mason]

Yea, that's why I bought it (for the kids! think of the kids). But it's frustrating to play a game when you know it could be something more and it's not.

I have a soft spot for them for a couple of reasons. I genuinely think they are funny or at least charming for the most part with their storytelling.

And I use to know a guy who had a developmentally challenged kid whom he could play the games with and they both got enjoyment out of them.

I seem to remember most people hating the Indy ones but I liked that one as it moved the action away from the action part of the game which I think is kind of poor to a more puzzle solving focus.

[Bocsius]

Well, ME2 is different. It's more like Gears of Mass Effect, huh? Combat system totally overhauled. QTE-hacking system replaced. Weapon upgrades, stats, all changed. Not at all like ME1.

[cool breeze]

Finished Silent Hill Wii.  Minus the terrible chase sequences, the game is pretty good.  The ending and credits are awesome.

I'm considering getting CoP since I noticed I own STALKER via the THQ pack (this was an amazing buy considering how many times it has come in handy).  I asked on gaf and people mention it's more like the original and not Clear Sky.

it's a lot of fun.  i've already put 9 hours into it in the little time i've had with it, which is rather unusual for me, especially when you consider that the time was stolen when the gf was doing other things.  if i hadn't had plans for this evening, i'd probably still be playing it

yeah, I'll probably buy it tomorrow.  It's a good price and it sounds like more of what I liked about stalker.

[Bebpo]

Finished Silent Hill Wii.  Minus the terrible chase sequences, the game is pretty good.  The ending and credits are awesome.

Yeah, I think demi is the only one that actually hates it.  With Origins and Shattered Memories on their belt, Climax UK has a pretty decent start with their take on SH.  I know SM is a total bomba, but it'd be nice if they got to make another one and improve on SM's style.

[demi]

God you guys are shit

[iconoclast]

Started playing Assassin's Creed 2. Just got my blade... very boring so far.

[cool breeze]

Finished Silent Hill Wii.  Minus the terrible chase sequences, the game is pretty good.  The ending and credits are awesome.

Yeah, I think demi is the only one that actually hates it.  With Origins and Shattered Memories on their belt, Climax UK has a pretty decent start with their take on SH.  I know SM is a total bomba, but it'd be nice if they got to make another one and improve on SM's style.

I haven't played Origins, and I don't know if I'd like for other Silent Hill games to be in this direction.  The game is really different different from other Silent Hill games and they can make another series based on it if they really wanted.  And while I liked the game, I'll admit that a lot of it was just being impressed by the different ideas in it.  I really liked that I almost never needed to interact with an object to read it, and every sign, poster, etc. in the game both perfectly readable in the game world and the game would recognize that you were reading it.  All the puzzles were incredibly simple but had neat solutions, like using your cellphone to request a song and things like that.  The game is fairly inoffensive and easy, I mean, outside the chase sequences.

God you guys are shit

what did you hate about it?

I don't remember if there was a thread about the game

[demi]

Everything, its a complete embarassment

[Kestastrophe]

I beat Ordrak in Torchlight today. I love this game, and if I had bought it sooner I probably would have called it my GotY. Look at all dem dragons:

[Raban]

I just booted up Street Fighter III 3rd Strike for the first time in a while on my PS2 and a couple things:

1. Going from SF4 back to 3 is ridiculous, two completely different games
2. I'm SUPER stoked to return to my main, Ibuki, in Super SF4, and I hope nothing changes

At any rate, yeah, just playing Street Fighter and pretty soon I'm gonna start replaying some old Mega Man games to get hype for MM10. I swear to GOD I fucking love Capcom this gen. I love them so much. I just wish they'd accept Platinum back into their hearts, so they have a home.

[Bebpo]

I beat Ordrak in Torchlight today. I love this game, and if I had bought it sooner I probably would have called it my GotY. Look at all dem dragons:

Dragon revenge for 1-1? 

[Kestastrophe]

Fuck that game, Beb  . I already put it up for trade on GAF. I tried to like it, but its just not my thing

[Tucah]

Going through way too many games atm:

Uncharted 2 - Better than the first, very very fun ride so far. Might be my favorite game that I've played for my new PS3.

MGS4 - I'm a fan of the series, so I've been interested in finally finding out what happens plot-wise in this game, but goddamn the frequency and length of cutscenes is starting to bug me. Two acts down, both of which were enjoyable but could have been much better if the cutscene to gameplay ratio was higher. Good game though, I like it as much as the rest of the series.

Littlebigplanet - After much bugging from PS3 owning friends, I finally picked this up. It's a fun little platformer, and I found quite a few interesting and fun levels that people have created. I enjoy the multiplayer and solid platforming, but I don't have enough patience to create a level like that. Maybe one day.

Bayonetta - Since all my backlogged 360 games got put aside once I got my shiny new system, I never got a chance to play this but I decided to start it up since I missed my 360 controller. Love love love the battle system, truly fantastic stuff.

Infamous - Sucker Punch doesn't let me down. I've been fooling around with side missions and stuff and I'm having a blast.

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Tucah. Nanomachines.

There. I just saved you hours and hours of boredom.

[Tucah]

 

I believe I've already fallen asleep during a cutscene involving nanomachines. 

[iconoclast]

Was just playing Medieval Madness on Williams Pinball... Started the battle for the kingdom, was TWO hits from finishing with two balls left in my multiball, then one of them gets stuck behind the troll on the right. My other ball goes down one of the side lanes and then I notice that this battle for the kingdom shit is timed, so I'm trying to tilt the table in order to get my ball loose (calling the attendant takes 15 seconds and the clock still ticks) and eventually I get a tilt on the machine and fail. Then I have to start from scratch on my next ball?

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[Bildi]

Got lots of games on the go but decided to start Gears 2 last night.  Damn it's good.

[Bebpo]

Reginleiv is pissing me off.  It's like Earth Defense Force if EDF made you fight the controls non-stop, had no coop, and you were stuck using melee weapons and gimped ranged ones against 5000 feet tall bosses who have a weakpoint on their head.   

I would just play it with the classic controller but mine has been lent out for a while.  Gonna try to get it back and switch to that.

I'm about 7 hours, 25 missions in.  If EDF is a 8-9/10, this is a 5-6/10.  There's no comparison, EDF is just that much better.

[demi]

Damn its garbage huh. I had just DL'd it the other day. I will delete it and save the trouble

[Bebpo]

If you weren't fighting the controls I think it'd be a fun game.  If it was that + splitscreen coop, I think it'd be a great game. 

But yeah, Wii crap bringing down another good franchise.

[bork]

But it does have a classic controller option?  Maybe I'll give it a rental from the iStore and try it that way.  Videos I saw of the demo version were a major, major turn-off.

[Akala]

Was just playing Medieval Madness on Williams Pinball... Started the battle for the kingdom, was TWO hits from finishing with two balls left in my multiball, then one of them gets stuck behind the troll on the right. My other ball goes down one of the side lanes and then I notice that this battle for the kingdom shit is timed, so I'm trying to tilt the table in order to get my ball loose (calling the attendant takes 15 seconds and the clock still ticks) and eventually I get a tilt on the machine and fail. Then I have to start from scratch on my next ball?

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

 

[Bebpo]

But it does have a classic controller option?  Maybe I'll give it a rental from the iStore and try it that way.  Videos I saw of the demo version were a major, major turn-off.

It does.
I asked on gamefaqs for tips to make the controls better and the first reply I got was "I just played it with the CC and don't have any of those problems" 

They make an entire game around wiimote slashing and it plays better with a normal non-motion controller.  smhh

[archie4208]

Played a HoN game with the GAF clan today.  So much fun.  I wish all pub games were like that.

[The Sceneman]

Can any Evilbros help me: conesidering picking up Bayonetta on payday. Is it a buy or a rental? Cheevo roadmap sez 30 hours gameplay required for 1000 (which is a buy) or can you 1000 the game faster than that? Most dudes on the achievement whore sites are cack at games It seems

[Bebpo]

buy buy buy

[The Sceneman]

I probably should buy, SEGA need my cash

[Ichirou]

Can any Evilbros help me: conesidering picking up Bayonetta on payday. Is it a buy or a rental? Cheevo roadmap sez 30 hours gameplay required for 1000 (which is a buy) or can you 1000 the game faster than that? Most dudes on the achievement whore sites are cack at games It seems

I think 30 hours is a pretty good guesstimate.

[The Sceneman]

Okay I'll buy it, should I pay extra for the collectors edition w/ soundtrack CD? CD is always a good extra, and I enjoyed the music in the demo

[Ichirou]

I love the music in Bayonetta, so yeah, definitely.

[Rman]

Picked Valkyria Chronicles for 20 bucks new at GameStop.  Can't wait to dig in.

[AdmiralViscen]

lol really? I bought it at full price and still haven't gotten more than a few hours in.

[Eric P]

Finished Silent Hill Wii.  Minus the terrible chase sequences, the game is pretty good.  The ending and credits are awesome.

I'm considering getting CoP since I noticed I own STALKER via the THQ pack (this was an amazing buy considering how many times it has come in handy).  I asked on gaf and people mention it's more like the original and not Clear Sky.

it's a lot of fun.  i've already put 9 hours into it in the little time i've had with it, which is rather unusual for me, especially when you consider that the time was stolen when the gf was doing other things.  if i hadn't had plans for this evening, i'd probably still be playing it

yeah, I'll probably buy it tomorrow.  It's a good price and it sounds like more of what I liked about stalker.

i've now put in about 17 hours into it.  it's a lot of fun, but i think some quests are bugged. i  need to fill faction with two different factions but i can't get them to give me any quests

i also accidentally sold an artifact i'd need to complete a quest so uh......

[Madrun Badrun]

Gamecube fire emblem.  It is really good.  They made it a bit easier than I would have liked though.

[Bebpo]

Lyte, I tried the classic controller in Reginleiv and it's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo broken I don't know how Nintendo allowed them to release the game with the option.

When you move the right analogue, it is the camera AND the slashing pointer.  The game has to randomly decide what you are doing, a slash or a camera adjustment.  It gets it wrong about half the time.  lolol

[The Sceneman]

^ lol

[Mr. Gundam]

Ten hours into White Knight Chronicles and I'm still enjoying it. Whatever.

Lyte, I tried the classic controller in Reginleiv and it's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo broken I don't know how Nintendo allowed them to release the game with the option.

When you move the right analogue, it is the camera AND the slashing pointer.  The game has to randomly decide what you are doing, a slash or a camera adjustment.  It gets it wrong about half the time.  lolol

Way to go Sandbox. Instead of making a fucked up control system, you could've made a kickass EDF game.