People join me, lets murder our backlogs!!

sublime90

sublime90

CAGiversary!
im sure im not alone when i say i have a hugeeeeee backlog. going from snes to ps1, ps2, dreamcast,xbox, pc and now the xbox360. first thing is first, i'll start with my smallest backlog categories (360 and PC) the others are far to huge to attempt to deal with at this time. i have about 15 pc and 360 games and ive only beaten 1 xbox360 game (army of two) so im going to choose one of these 360 games with some help from you guys hopefully and feel free to join in with your backlog lists and lets handle this business.

top 5 xbox 360 games i need to finish
1- the darkness (about 30% complete)
2- COD4 (about 75% complete)
3- condemned 2 (haven't started yet)
4- saints row (about 25% complete)
5- burnout paradise (about 30% complete)

im really leaning toward COD4, such a great game, i've been playing online instead of finishing single player.
 
We had an older backlog thread that kinda died out. I think some of us got depressed when we saw how long our backlogs really were.
 
[quote name='FloodsAreUponUS']Sell off your backlog.

You will be happier not thinking about gaming as a chore.[/quote]QFT.
 
Okay, taking suggestions... I really do intend to play through all of these eventually, I just have barely any free time and go through games really slowly. Not to mention the bad habit of continuing to buy new games even though my backlog is already ridiculous.

(* indicates I've already put in some time on it)

:ps2:
Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia
Arcana Heart
Capcom Fighting Evolution
Castle Shikigami 2
Dawn of Mana
.hack//G.U. Vol. 1//Rebirth
.hack//G.U. Vol. 2//Reminisce
.hack//G.U. Vol. 3//Redemption
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King *
Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus
Final Fantasy X-2 *
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grandia III
Growlanser: Generations
Growlanser: Heritage of War
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core
Ico *
King of Fighters XI
Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts II
Mega Man Anniversary Collection *
Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum
Phantasy Star Universe
Rez
Rogue Galaxy *
Shadow Hearts
Shadow Hearts: From the New World
Shadow of the Colossus *
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 1
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne *
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES *
Silpheed: The Lost Planet
Sky Gunner
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
Stella Deus: The Gate of Eternity
Street Fighter Anniversary Collection
Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution
Wild ARMs: Alter Code: F
Wild ARMs 3
Wild ARMs 4
Wild ARMs 5 *
Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht *
Xenosage Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse
Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra

:wii:
Castle of Shikigami III
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga *
No More Heroes *
Okami
Sega Superstars Tennis
Super Mario Galaxy *

:gc:
1080° Avalanche
F-Zero GX *
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess *
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Skies of Arcadia: Legends *
Wave Race: Blue Storm *

:ds:
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
Bleach: The Blade of Fate *
Children of Mana *
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen *
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings *
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
GRID
Izuna 2: The Unemployed Ninja Returns
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass *
Luminous Arc *
Pokémon Pearl *
Summon Night: Twin Age

:psp:
Brave Story: New Traveler
Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness
Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions *
Guilty Gear Judgment
Jeanne D'Arc
Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play
Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX
Tekken: Dark Resurrection
Wild ARMs XF
Yggdra Union
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']Okay, taking suggestions... I really do intend to play through all of these eventually, I just have barely any free time and go through games really slowly. Not to mention the bad habit of continuing to buy new games even though my backlog is already ridiculous.

(* indicates I've already put in some time on it)

:ps2:
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King *
Ico *
Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts II(if you like the first, but it is a much weaker game then the first)
Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection
Rez
Rogue Galaxy *
Shadow of the Colossus *
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 1
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2(if you like the first)
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne *
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES *
Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht *
Xenosage Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse(if you like the first)
Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra(if you like the first)

:wii:
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
No More Heroes *
Okami
Super Mario Galaxy *

:gc:
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess *
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
:ds:
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen *
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
GRID
Pokémon Pearl *


:psp:
Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions *
Jeanne D'Arc
Yggdra Union
[/quote]

Whittled down your list to stuff that is more important to play. The rest can be sold off.
 
[quote name='FloodsAreUponUS']Whittled down your list to stuff that is more important to play. [/quote]Thanks for the comments, I appreciate it! Not planning to sell anything off unless I try it and don't enjoy it... but I'm also not planning to move on to :360: and :ps3: until, oh, maybe 2012. :) That should give me some time to catch up.
 
[quote name='FloodsAreUponUS']Sell off your backlog.

You will be happier not thinking about gaming as a chore.[/quote]

How is buying your games for the 2nd time in the row going to make you happy? That's usually what happens to me when I sell a game prematurely.
 
[quote name='FloodsAreUponUS']Sell off your backlog.

You will be happier not thinking about gaming as a chore.[/QUOTE]


nah eff that...

dont buy new games, that's the smarter option!!!
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']Thanks for the comments, I appreciate it! Not planning to sell anything off unless I try it and don't enjoy it... but I'm also not planning to move on to :360: and :ps3: until, oh, maybe 2012. :) That should give me some time to catch up.[/quote]

im with you Ryuu, i have every intention of beating the games in my backlog then maybe selling the ones i know i wont play anymore. if i were you id tackle ICO first, the game is short and sweet, get that out the way first. you also reminded me i need to finish FFX-2, im like 35% complete.
 
[quote name='sublime90']im with you Ryuu, i have every intention of beating the games in my backlog then maybe selling the ones i know i wont play anymore. if i were you id tackle ICO first, the game is short and sweet, get that out the way first. you also reminded me i need to finish FFX-2, im like 35% complete.[/QUOTE]
Yup, I was going to suggest the same thing from Ryuukishi's list. I'm someone who plays games very slowly, and I knocked Ico out in a couple days. Plus, it's a fantastic game. After that, I'd jump right back into Shadow of the Colossus.

As far as your list, sublime, go with your leaning- finish up COD4 first. Shouldn't take long if you're already at 75%, and it will give you a feeling of accomplishment to have shaved one title from your backlog list. After that, the next one I'd go with is Saint's Row. (Then refrain from buying Saint's Row 2 until you've knocked out at least one or two more from your backlog :lol: )
 
[quote name='JEKKI']nah eff that...

dont buy new games, that's the smarter option!!![/quote]

The Jekki is wise.

Cut down on the amount of games you buy, tell yourself you won't buy a new game until you've cleared at least 2 games from your backlog.

Premature game selling leads to anger, anger leads to hatred, hatred leads to suffering.

But a main course leads to a dessert :bouncy:
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']Okay, taking suggestions... I really do intend to play through all of these eventually, I just have barely any free time and go through games really slowly. [/quote]

No free time, slow to get through games, and RPGs are not things that mesh well, which is what most of your backlog seemed to be. Like someone else suggested, play the worthwhile ones.

My backlog isn't that big, I just never find myself wanting to go back. Off the top of my head I can think of:

Bully
Saints Row
GTAIV
Kameo
Prey
Lost Planet
 
What kills me are the open world games. They're too expansive, too much to do and practically murder your free time. You have to do to much to fully enjoy the game. I'm not saying that I want a six-hour game or anything, but I'm getting overwhelmed by all these types of games.
 
i just beat COD4 and thats one of the best games i ever played,loved the characters and i completely enjoyed it! loved the ending, might go back to get some achievements . right now im juggling 2 games. im on act 4 of gears of war for PC and im playing the COD world at war beta. loving both.
 
[quote name='daroga']Just a heads up, this thread already exists. I think it used to be stickied, not sure why it's not:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3944368#post3944368[/quote]


Yeah, this is what I was referring to. My list has changed since then:

[quote name='GuardianE']
:360:
Beautiful Katamari
Bioshock
Bullet Witch
Enchanted Arms
Eternal Sonata
Kameo: Elements of Power
Katamari Damacy
Lost Odyssey
Lost Planet
Marvel Ultimate Alliance: Gold Edition
Mass Effect: Limited Collector's Edition
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia
Perfect Dark Zero: Collector's Edition
The Outfit
Tomb Raider Legend
Viva Pinata
WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2007


:ps2:
Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Capcom Fighting Evolution
Champions of Norrath
Crimson Tears
Cy Girls
Destroy All Humans
Devil Kings
Disgaea
Disgaea 2
Document of Metal Gear Solid 2
Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus
Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy XII: Collector's Edition
God Hand
Haunting Ground
Ico
Killer 7
King of Fighters 2006
Life Line
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
Odin Sphere
Okami
Outlaw Tennis
Playboy: The Mansion
Red Ninja
Red Star
Rogue Galaxy
Rule of Rose
Shadow Hearts
Shadow of the Colossus
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
Silent Hill 3
Silent Hill Origins
Siren
Soul Calibur 3
Sukoden Tactics
Suikoden V
Tales of the Abyss
Tekken 5
The Bouncer
Under the Skin
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria
Viewtiful Joe
Viewtiful Joe 2
Xenosaga Episode 2
Xenosaga Episode 3
Yakuza


:xbox:
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2
Brute Force
Call of Cthulu: Dark Corners of the Earth
Conker: Live and Reloaded
Doom 3:Limited Collector's Edition
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
Fable: The Lost Chapters
Fatal Frame
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly
Futurama
Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows
Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
Indigo Prophecy
Jade Empire: Limited Edition
Justice League Heroes
King of Fighters 2002/2003
Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System
Outlaw Golf 2
Outlaw Volleyball
Panzer Dragoon Orta
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
Psychonauts
Stubbs the Zombie
Sudeki
The Bard's Tale


:ps3:
Condemned 2: Bloodshot
The Orange Box
DragonBallZ: Burst Limit
Eye of Judgment
Heavenly Sword[/quote]

I have every confidence that I will eventually play all of these for a good amount of time.
 
[quote name='FloodsAreUponUS']Sell off your backlog.

You will be happier not thinking about gaming as a chore.[/quote]

This is how I beat a hundred game backlog. You will not miss these games, trust me.

The absolute best thing I could do for my gaming habits was to whittle down to a single console and only allow myself two uncompleted games at a time (the game I'm working on, and one open slot in case an amazing deal pops up).

Forcing yourself to grind through these games will make you hate them.
 
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