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With so many of us getting in on the deal, I figured we may as well speak our minds as to what we think of the games (that have been played so far)

Wild Arms 4: I'm loving it so far, though I miss the individual tools like the other 3 had. Well worth the price.
Ultimate Spiderman: Instantly recognied Mac (of Foster's) as the voice of SPiderman. Good so far.
Castlevania: Feels so 'empty', like Lament was. It may just be me but Hector moves kind of stiff. I'll give it more time.
True Crime NY: AWESOME intro level.......... and then the game starts... meh
The Warriors: I think it'll be something over quickly so I've put it aside for now.
Driver PL: I think I'm all 'GTA'ed' out. You've played one, you've played them all... but badass CG movies though ^_^.
SSX On Tour: So wait, I have to create my own character? Where's the fun in that? Give me back my Kaori damnit .
Hulk UD: Mindless fun... put it aside.
Gun: Worth the price. FUn while it lasted (all 3 hours of it).
Radiata Stories: Havent gotten real time in yet, so no rea lcomment.
Getting Up: It's ok for what it is. It's not SUPPOSED to be the best game ever, but as a regular game, it's alright.

Castlevania took a little while to get into for me. Once you get a couple of Innocent Devils and start evolving them, the game really takes off. Once that aspect really got going, I really started to enjoy this game.

Great thread idea!

I Played:

Indigo Prophecy - I didn't like it too much. Boring but I wanted to keep playing to see what happens next.

Hulk UD - Nice Free Roaming Beat em up game. Like OP said Minless Fun.

Matrix Neo - Ok so Far. Not as good as I was expecting. I had higher standards for this one.

Originally Posted by Logain8955 Castlevania took a little while to get into for me. Once you get a couple of Innocent Devils and start evolving them, the game really takes off. Once that aspect really got going, I really started to enjoy this game.

Yep... it really picks up once you get out of that boring first level, too.

Any thoughts on Nightmare Before Christmas : Oogie's Revenge?

Castlevania: COD - Not a classic but better than Lament of Innocence.
Syphon Filter Omega Strain - Boring levels, respawning enemies, lame story...Meh.
We Love Katamari - Better than the first, tons of fun.

Still need to pick up Wild Arms 4.

Just thought I mention that Radiata Stories is a pretty decent RPG but both endings are just so lackluster. It will leave you with a "That's It?" type of impression.

is Castlevania: COD an RPg type game like the DS one or is it totally different

Originally Posted by slidecage is Castlevania: COD an RPg type game like the DS one or is it totally different

It has SOTN style rpg elements. You can also level up your innocent poke-er-....devils...and evolve them too.

I bought Radiata Stories, Hulk, and Spiderman at launch (though via GR preorders so I only paid $30 for each). I think all 3 are well worth the CC clearance price. I played the GC versions of Hulk and Spiderman, but I'm sure there's not much difference.

Radiata is an excellent game and if you are an RPG fan do not hesitate to get this game at $9. I played through one path (about 1/3 through you choose one of two paths) and while it was a bit short compared to many other RPGs I kind of liked that. It was nice to finish a RPG without it consuming my gaming time for several weeks. I think I put about 30 hours into it. Eventually I will go back to it and play the other path.

Oh, and I also got We Love Katamari which I had a blast with - much more variety than the first one. This is a no-brainer at $9. Seems to be hard to find though (none at 4 CC's I went to).

For the guy who had high expectations for Path of Neo - all I can say is "really?". All I ever hear about Matrix games is how bad they are. I picked it up and might play it some day, but I have very low expecations for it. So maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised .

The game from this sale that I am most likely to play any time soon is the Nightmare Before Christmas game - has anyone played through that? From the reviews it sounds short (which is fine if I only spent $9 on it), looks pretty, but doesn't have the greatest gameplay.

Another I might consider playing soon, once I get it from a CAG via trade, is Gauntlet (which was simply not available anywhere near me - I even had them check stock at nearby stores). Any comments on that? How is it as a single-player game vs the online elements?

Originally Posted by io Another I might consider playing soon, once I get it from a CAG via trade, is Gauntlet (which was simply not available anywhere near me - I even had them check stock at nearby stores). Any comments on that? How is it as a single-player game vs the online elements?

Go to GameFAQs and read some user reviews, or people on that board.. the game is universally hated. A short, easy single player mode (someone said it's 3 - 4 hours), I don't even think the game has online elements, it has 0 replayability... it's not even worth $9 I think. I saw it at a few CC's and I passed on it, the game was supposed to be on the right path in development and then most of the people who were working on it bailed. I've got better uses for my gaming time then playing shit like Seven Sorrows (which is aptly named).

I use GameFAQ's as an example because on every board, there is always someone who loves the game and defends it... I saw nobody defending the game there.

Path of Neo is pretty decent actually, for a third person brawler. I enjoyed the time I spent with it, the game really picks up when Neo learns more moves.

I like gun so far, but the control is weak and the towns are empty compared to any GTA game. It's still fun, though.

Awesome thread. I picked up Indigo Prophecy, Radiata Stories and Castlevania; now all I need is a working PS2 to play them. I'm glad to hear Radiata is on the shorter side actually, as much as I loved DQVIII, 75 hours is just too much time to spend on one game.

Originally Posted by coolz481 Awesome thread. I picked up Indigo Prophecy, Radiata Stories and Castlevania; now all I need is a working PS2 to play them. I'm glad to hear Radiata is on the shorter side actually, as much as I loved DQVIII, 75 hours is just too much time to spend on one game.

Dragon Quest is a pretty solid game thats humorous at times... but most of that 75 hours is leveling up to beat the 'next area'. I can't tell you the many times I thought I was strong enough, only to have to put in work to level up more. I'm near/at the end and right now, I don't have the patience to finish despite giving it 72 hours (most trying to fight metal slimes).

Originally Posted by Fatesealer Dragon Quest is a pretty solid game thats humorous at times... but most of that 75 hours is leveling up to beat the 'next area'. I can't tell you the many times I thought I was strong enough, only to have to put in work to level up more. I'm near/at the end and right now, I don't have the patience to finish despite giving it 72 hours (most trying to fight metal slimes).

I put over 100 hours into DQ VIII. Even though I spent $30 on it, it was probably my single best gaming purchase ever.

I didn't really do any power-leveling (metal slime hunting) until I beat it the first time and went back to do the extra stuff - the Dragovian Trials. THOSE are very tough indeed, and you need to be up there level-wise. I probably tacked on another 30 hours just for that part.

But the main game, I don't think, requires too much time spent doing mindless levelling. If you play through every area and spend a bit of time searching for treasure chests you'll be fine. I even used the spell that wards off random encounters throughout most of the game, so I avoided many battles. It only works on weaker monsters, but it saved me tons of time when backtracking to seach for chests.

Originally Posted by Logain8955 Castlevania took a little while to get into for me. Once you get a couple of Innocent Devils and start evolving them, the game really takes off. Once that aspect really got going, I really started to enjoy this game.

True that. The beginning was boring, but after getting by that beginning part I'm playing it quite a bit. It's addicting in a strange way. I might even spend some extra time hunting for some rare drops tomorrow. I'm pissed since I missed stealing from Issac the first time you fight him. Still not as good as the GBA/DS versions, but definitely better than the garbage that was Lament of Innocence.

Originally Posted by Rei no Otaku True that. The beginning was boring, but after getting by that beginning part I'm playing it quite a bit. It's addicting in a strange way. I might even spend some extra time hunting for some rare drops tomorrow. I'm pissed since I missed stealing from Issac the first time you fight him. Still not as good as the GBA/DS versions, but definitely better than the garbage that was Lament of Innocence.

Third'd (tho I kinda liked LoI ). The leveling up aspects are very addictive, and I enjoyed collecting the ingredients to make new weapons as well (although some of the hardest to make end up being useless...). Very fun game imo, and well worth $9.

I also really enjoyed SSX: On Tour as well. Better than 3 imo - the only downside is you have to create your own character, but besides that it's all good.

ME: Getting Up is a fun game that's marred by unnecessary stealth. But there's enough good game there to make it worth playing through. A semi-decent story, some very nice environments and several very cool ideas. I think if they ever make a sequel, they could smooth out some of the rough edges, drop the stealth & really have something.

Getting Up is a fun game that's marred by unnecessary stealth.

EXACTLY. I'm up to the inside of the meat processing plant, and I just couldn't play anymore. The stealth elements are killing it for me. It's a damn shame since the game is decent. I just don't see why developers feel the need lately to toss in this stealth garbage.

Originally Posted by Rei no Otaku EXACTLY. I'm up to the inside of the meat processing plant, and I just couldn't play anymore. The stealth elements are killing it for me. It's a damn shame since the game is decent. I just don't see why developers feel the need lately to toss in this stealth garbage.

You know, I was wondering what the hell this game is about. I guess I'll have to read some reviews. But the fact that it has stealth aspects is a complete turn-off for me. I hate stealth .

Originally Posted by io You know, I was wondering what the hell this game is about. I guess I'll have to read some reviews. But the fact that it has stealth aspects is a complete turn-off for me. I hate stealth .

I love stealth when it's done GOOD, and not just thrown in and done half ass like a ton of games, or when it's done un-needlessly. Some game did a good job with stealth... I can't think of any right now but I know some games did, other then MGS / Splinter Cell. I don't mind stealth but it seems most developers have no clue how to utilize it... I don't want long drawn out stealth sequences in my action games!!!

Now that I know Getting Up is ruined by horrible stealth scenes, I'm going to ebay it, and make my $7 back I paid for it. Thanks!!

io - Did you ever play Gauntlet yet? I bought it since it was the last copy, I honestly thought about playing it, but bad user reviews and that review from Gamespot just makes me want to ebay my copy. I mean, they even cut the unlockable characters out of the final build :(

Here's a mini review - Blitz the league is a fun take on football, it's nothing mind blowing and a far cry from real football games but breaking someones bones and seeing the rough hits never gets old.