So this is something new that I am going to try..
With all the random sales and whatnot going on (specifcally TRU's 2for1), I figure we can talk about games that were recently released and why you should or shouldn't get them.. each game should have at least one positive and negative point. Let's say that this thread be reserved for all titles released between August 1st to December 31st.. i'll start with a few..
Burnout: Revenge (XBox/PS2)
Why you should get it: It's the equivalent of video game crack. By yourself or online, whether you're an arcade racer fan or not, you will LOVE this game.
Why you shouldn't get it: It will eat your life. Besides being hooked on this game, it will literally kill you to every other racing game. You won't care about PGR3, GT4, LA Rush.. anything. Every time you play a racing game, you will want to play Burnout: Revenge.
Personal opinion: Get it.
Indigo Prophecy (XBox/PS2)
Why you should get it: If you love a great single player experience, Indigo Prophecy is the way to go. With an amazing story (with a hokey ending) and amazing voice casting, Indigo Prophecy is something to be experienced.
Why you shouldn't get it: It's almost literally a movie through a story. If you have some sort of attention disorder or can't stand slower paced games, this game is NOT for you. You don't really control any of the action (which was actually something I loved about it). Everything is done with the joysticks and triggers. "Fighting" in this game consists of moving the joysticks in whatever direction the on-screen indicator shows.
Personal opinion: If you want a great single player experience.. get it.
Far Cry: Instincts (XBox)
Why you should get it: While it seems kind of futile to suggest picking up an FPS game on the XBox, this is one to own. This game is definately in the top 5 of my favorite XBox games. With a great single player story and an amazing multiplayer experience, and a great price point ($29.99 as of right now), you can NOT miss this.
Why you shouldn't get it: If you hate shooters, pass.
Personal opinion: Get it and let me kick the crap out of you on XBox Live.
Sims 2 (XB/PS2/GC)
Why you should get it: Chicks love it. Is that reason enough? No? Well, Sims is an amazing experience. You either love it or you hate it. In case you've been living under a rock for the past.. what, six or seven years.. Sims lets you take control of a person in a fantasy town and live out their life.
Why you shouldn't get it: Sims 2 was great.. on PC. For the console versions, EA has opted to remove the aging, pregnancy and death features, which takes away a vital part of the game.
Personal opinion: If you want Sims, get the PC version of Sims 2. Avoid the console version.
Battlefield 2 (XB/PS2)
Why you should get it: Offers a great multiplayer experience. I can't comment on the single player experience, I only played it for a tiny bit, but it seemed bland and generic.
Why you shouldn't get it: EA servers constantly down, the focus shifted to the single player campaign on the consoles, and you can't control any online servers.. meaning if you have an annoying team killer, someone using racial slurs.. whatever, you can't kick them. You can't change the map. You have absolutely no control over the servers.
Personal opinion: Avoid. Take that $50 and buy Far Cry: Instincts and World Poker Tour.
Anyone wanna talk about some recent PS2/PC/GC games and whether or not you'd recommend them?
With all the random sales and whatnot going on (specifcally TRU's 2for1), I figure we can talk about games that were recently released and why you should or shouldn't get them.. each game should have at least one positive and negative point. Let's say that this thread be reserved for all titles released between August 1st to December 31st.. i'll start with a few..
Burnout: Revenge (XBox/PS2)
Why you should get it: It's the equivalent of video game crack. By yourself or online, whether you're an arcade racer fan or not, you will LOVE this game.
Why you shouldn't get it: It will eat your life. Besides being hooked on this game, it will literally kill you to every other racing game. You won't care about PGR3, GT4, LA Rush.. anything. Every time you play a racing game, you will want to play Burnout: Revenge.
Personal opinion: Get it.
Indigo Prophecy (XBox/PS2)
Why you should get it: If you love a great single player experience, Indigo Prophecy is the way to go. With an amazing story (with a hokey ending) and amazing voice casting, Indigo Prophecy is something to be experienced.
Why you shouldn't get it: It's almost literally a movie through a story. If you have some sort of attention disorder or can't stand slower paced games, this game is NOT for you. You don't really control any of the action (which was actually something I loved about it). Everything is done with the joysticks and triggers. "Fighting" in this game consists of moving the joysticks in whatever direction the on-screen indicator shows.
Personal opinion: If you want a great single player experience.. get it.
Far Cry: Instincts (XBox)
Why you should get it: While it seems kind of futile to suggest picking up an FPS game on the XBox, this is one to own. This game is definately in the top 5 of my favorite XBox games. With a great single player story and an amazing multiplayer experience, and a great price point ($29.99 as of right now), you can NOT miss this.
Why you shouldn't get it: If you hate shooters, pass.
Personal opinion: Get it and let me kick the crap out of you on XBox Live.
Sims 2 (XB/PS2/GC)
Why you should get it: Chicks love it. Is that reason enough? No? Well, Sims is an amazing experience. You either love it or you hate it. In case you've been living under a rock for the past.. what, six or seven years.. Sims lets you take control of a person in a fantasy town and live out their life.
Why you shouldn't get it: Sims 2 was great.. on PC. For the console versions, EA has opted to remove the aging, pregnancy and death features, which takes away a vital part of the game.
Personal opinion: If you want Sims, get the PC version of Sims 2. Avoid the console version.
Battlefield 2 (XB/PS2)
Why you should get it: Offers a great multiplayer experience. I can't comment on the single player experience, I only played it for a tiny bit, but it seemed bland and generic.
Why you shouldn't get it: EA servers constantly down, the focus shifted to the single player campaign on the consoles, and you can't control any online servers.. meaning if you have an annoying team killer, someone using racial slurs.. whatever, you can't kick them. You can't change the map. You have absolutely no control over the servers.
Personal opinion: Avoid. Take that $50 and buy Far Cry: Instincts and World Poker Tour.
Anyone wanna talk about some recent PS2/PC/GC games and whether or not you'd recommend them?