I forgot to list Halo 3 as a game I own and I didn't review Assassin's Creed.
Halo 3: The story is short but on higher difficulties takes a lot of skill, unless you enjoy being one shot multiple times. I have played through and beat the game on Normal difficulty and have recently been playing on Hardcore. The online play is great because of the amount of people that play and the bracket system works pretty well (matching your skills to others in the same skill range). Like any game you play online, well any game that faces you against other players, there are those that are just amazing at the game and pwn you over and over again. This helps the game though making those that are not as good play more to get better. For actual gameplay I give it a 8/10, for online play 10/10.
Assassin's Creed: This is a game I have bought or borrowed multiple times, the gameplay is great. Climbing walls, hiding in the shadows, and assassinating enemies how's that not fun. There are also some fun achievements to acquire, getting all the hidden flags in the game, killing all the templars, etc. It does get somewhat repetitive, your missions are always to go and kill the target, but there is always something to do or find in the towns/areas you are sent to. I give it a 9/10, this will be the next game I finish, need to get it back to work soon :)
Fable II 2: Well I beat the storyline last night, it ends kind of dissapointing I won't give any spoilers but it wasn't as epic as I thought it would be. I still say this game is a 10/10 though the ending does tie the story together and makes you want more, more DLC anyone? I'm now working to find all the gargoyles and silver keys in the game (50 of each) there are also 6-7 more Demon Doors I need to open. I'm also experiencing something I have not experienced in a council game since Phantasy Star Online or EQOA... The trading from the community of other players, I made over 3 million gold from selling items that I've gathered. There are also a bunch of players that are willing to invite you to tag along so you can get some of the achievements (even though I would not do this, achievements are something I want to get).
Once again let me know your ratings and what you think, Matthew hasn't beaten me in Madden 09 yet but we haven't played :)
Friday, January 23, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Addicted!
My "big" present from my Mom this year was a Xbox 360 (this about the 4th or so that I have owned). I was without a console system for a long time and had missed playing the games, so I asked for one for Christmas.
The top three games that I asked for were Fable II, Call of Duty: World at War, and Gears of War 2. I ended up getting only one of the games from my list, Gears of War 2, but I also got Flatout: Ultimate Carnage, Fracture, Fight Night Round 3, and Kung Fu Panda and Lego Indiana Jones which came with the system. I have also picked up The Incredible Hulk, Fable II, Madden 08 (my brother has this game and it was only $9.99) and Madden 09 Collector's edition. Oh and I also am borrowing Assassin's Creed from work.
I thought I would do a little review of the games, nothing too major don't want to bore you.
Gears of War 2: I love the first GoW and beat that in a few days, I also beat GoW2 on hardcore in about 3 days of gameplay. Keep in mind when I start playing a game I play for 6-7 hours a day so this game is not as short as the previous makes it sound. The weapons are better, the enemies are harder, and the gameplay and general look of the game is amazing. Some of the achievements for the game are outright crazy though, kill 100,000 enemies for example. I give it a 9/10.
Flatout: Ultimate Carnage: I have never seen or heard of this game, I was almost dissapointed when I opened it because some of the racing games out there are just horrible. This game however is one of my favorite racing games I have played. You race in three leagues; Derby, Street, and Race if I recall correctly. In all three leagues you get points and nitrous based on the amount of damage you do to others cars, that being said if you want to just flatout race and get first in every race you still have opportunity to max out your cars. I give it a 9/10, this is the best derby game I have ever played.
Fracture: I haven't put much time into this game, so I will not be giving a rating yet. I however will say from what I have played it has been fun, you are equipped with rising and lowering grenades. These raise or lower the terrain so you can go over or under obstacles and make cover for yourself when fighting enemies.
Fight Night Round 3: I have played and enjoyed this game before, in career mode you make your own character and change his features and attributes. The starting fights are pretty easy and don't take much skill, later fights obviously get harder and make you learn the fighting system. This is not a button mashing fight game, even though you can turn on that form if you want to, it actually takes some skill and getting used to using the right and left analog sticks to perform punches. Another feature allows you to buy new gear, fighting styles, tattoos, and even "dirty" moves. I give it a 8/10, reason being I got bored after doing the same thing again and again.
Kung Fu Panda: I watched and liked the movie so I was actually happy to get the game. Yes it is a kids game and it is beyond easy, I beat all 13 (If i recall correctly) levels in one night. The game however is fun and there are some challenging puzzles and boss fights, the last fight actually taking a little skill. There is also a pretty neat use of the points you earn, upgrading your moves to make them stronger or updating your clothing. I give it a 10/10, mind you if you do not like kids movies/games you may not like this game, who can go wrong with Jack Black though?
Lego Indiana Jones: Another kid based game, not that this game is only for kids it's Indiana Jones and Legos what adult doesn't like either of those? This game is just plain fun, there are a lot of levels, you actually play through the first three movies, hidden items, puzzles, hidden levels and even a hidden character... SPOILER ALERT: You can unlock Han Solo!!! I took the time to get all the achievements in the game, some of these are time consuming put none of them are impossible. I give it a 10/10.
The Incredible Hulk: This game is fun, I am a little biased though Hulk is on my top list of super heroes. Smashing buildings, bad guys, cars, civilians, and tanks, oh and jumping miles into the air... how is that not fun? It is a open world game, you decide where to go what to do and if you want to take the next mission or not. One of my favorite moves so far involves picking up a vehicle and making fists out of it. Some of the enemies get incredible annoying and make it so you have to kill everything before you can move on, but I think that actually betters the experience. I give it a 8/10, this is another game that I have not put a ton of time in however I will rate it again once I beat it.
Fable II: Ummmm it's Fable but better. There are so many things to do in Fable II once again you choose to go Good and defend Albion or go Evil and destroy Albion and it's people. Your appearance and even your dog's appearance change with your every decision. There are a long list of quests to be completed and achievements to get. You can buy houses, shops, can rent out your houses for cash (cash is paid every five minutes even if you are not playing), there are tons of clothing, tattoos, hairstyles, weapons, and books (used to gain emotions for you and your dog). You can also marry and have kids, but don't make your wife mad mine left me and Child Protected Services took my kid, what I was out killing bad guys and making us money. I give it a 10/10, people complain that the game is too short, co-op is not fun because you can't bring your own character into others towns and that the exp system is not made correctly. All of these can be altered by the way you decide to play the game (except for the co-op play issue, you still get exp and gold does it really matter if it is with your character or a pre-made one?).
Madden 08 and Madden 09 CE: I have not played either of these actually, I have played Madden 08 before but not since I have purchased it again. I will do reviews on both, well all three actually Madden 09 CE comes with NFL Head Coach 09 as well, once I play them.
Let me know what you think and drop your ratings on these game if you wish.
The top three games that I asked for were Fable II, Call of Duty: World at War, and Gears of War 2. I ended up getting only one of the games from my list, Gears of War 2, but I also got Flatout: Ultimate Carnage, Fracture, Fight Night Round 3, and Kung Fu Panda and Lego Indiana Jones which came with the system. I have also picked up The Incredible Hulk, Fable II, Madden 08 (my brother has this game and it was only $9.99) and Madden 09 Collector's edition. Oh and I also am borrowing Assassin's Creed from work.
I thought I would do a little review of the games, nothing too major don't want to bore you.
Gears of War 2: I love the first GoW and beat that in a few days, I also beat GoW2 on hardcore in about 3 days of gameplay. Keep in mind when I start playing a game I play for 6-7 hours a day so this game is not as short as the previous makes it sound. The weapons are better, the enemies are harder, and the gameplay and general look of the game is amazing. Some of the achievements for the game are outright crazy though, kill 100,000 enemies for example. I give it a 9/10.
Flatout: Ultimate Carnage: I have never seen or heard of this game, I was almost dissapointed when I opened it because some of the racing games out there are just horrible. This game however is one of my favorite racing games I have played. You race in three leagues; Derby, Street, and Race if I recall correctly. In all three leagues you get points and nitrous based on the amount of damage you do to others cars, that being said if you want to just flatout race and get first in every race you still have opportunity to max out your cars. I give it a 9/10, this is the best derby game I have ever played.
Fracture: I haven't put much time into this game, so I will not be giving a rating yet. I however will say from what I have played it has been fun, you are equipped with rising and lowering grenades. These raise or lower the terrain so you can go over or under obstacles and make cover for yourself when fighting enemies.
Fight Night Round 3: I have played and enjoyed this game before, in career mode you make your own character and change his features and attributes. The starting fights are pretty easy and don't take much skill, later fights obviously get harder and make you learn the fighting system. This is not a button mashing fight game, even though you can turn on that form if you want to, it actually takes some skill and getting used to using the right and left analog sticks to perform punches. Another feature allows you to buy new gear, fighting styles, tattoos, and even "dirty" moves. I give it a 8/10, reason being I got bored after doing the same thing again and again.
Kung Fu Panda: I watched and liked the movie so I was actually happy to get the game. Yes it is a kids game and it is beyond easy, I beat all 13 (If i recall correctly) levels in one night. The game however is fun and there are some challenging puzzles and boss fights, the last fight actually taking a little skill. There is also a pretty neat use of the points you earn, upgrading your moves to make them stronger or updating your clothing. I give it a 10/10, mind you if you do not like kids movies/games you may not like this game, who can go wrong with Jack Black though?
Lego Indiana Jones: Another kid based game, not that this game is only for kids it's Indiana Jones and Legos what adult doesn't like either of those? This game is just plain fun, there are a lot of levels, you actually play through the first three movies, hidden items, puzzles, hidden levels and even a hidden character... SPOILER ALERT: You can unlock Han Solo!!! I took the time to get all the achievements in the game, some of these are time consuming put none of them are impossible. I give it a 10/10.
The Incredible Hulk: This game is fun, I am a little biased though Hulk is on my top list of super heroes. Smashing buildings, bad guys, cars, civilians, and tanks, oh and jumping miles into the air... how is that not fun? It is a open world game, you decide where to go what to do and if you want to take the next mission or not. One of my favorite moves so far involves picking up a vehicle and making fists out of it. Some of the enemies get incredible annoying and make it so you have to kill everything before you can move on, but I think that actually betters the experience. I give it a 8/10, this is another game that I have not put a ton of time in however I will rate it again once I beat it.
Fable II: Ummmm it's Fable but better. There are so many things to do in Fable II once again you choose to go Good and defend Albion or go Evil and destroy Albion and it's people. Your appearance and even your dog's appearance change with your every decision. There are a long list of quests to be completed and achievements to get. You can buy houses, shops, can rent out your houses for cash (cash is paid every five minutes even if you are not playing), there are tons of clothing, tattoos, hairstyles, weapons, and books (used to gain emotions for you and your dog). You can also marry and have kids, but don't make your wife mad mine left me and Child Protected Services took my kid, what I was out killing bad guys and making us money. I give it a 10/10, people complain that the game is too short, co-op is not fun because you can't bring your own character into others towns and that the exp system is not made correctly. All of these can be altered by the way you decide to play the game (except for the co-op play issue, you still get exp and gold does it really matter if it is with your character or a pre-made one?).
Madden 08 and Madden 09 CE: I have not played either of these actually, I have played Madden 08 before but not since I have purchased it again. I will do reviews on both, well all three actually Madden 09 CE comes with NFL Head Coach 09 as well, once I play them.
Let me know what you think and drop your ratings on these game if you wish.
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