So I recently got a PS3.. The games I currently own are Uncharted 1, Assassin's Creed 2, Devil May Cry 4, Heavenly Sword, Soul Calibur 4. So far the only game I'm really impressed by is Assassin's Creed 2.
I tried to find a threat on TL with a couple nice listings but couldn't find any. My research on the net says that the following games have good odds on impressing me:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum - Borderlands (Gets boring fast I heard) - Demon's Souls (How's the longevity of this game?) - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Dragon Age: Origins (Is this overhyped?) - Killzone 2 / Resistance 2 / Metal Gear Solid 4 (how do these 3 compare?) - LittleBigPlanet (Is this overhyped?) - GTA4 (Is it really worth it? GTA games usually get boring quick) - SF4 (Will probably get this sooner or later) - Infamous (Is this better than Fable? Overhyped?) - PixelJunk Shooter / Fat Princess (Both seem very fun!)
If anyone can recommend some epic games then please do so
Two things I usually find important in games are longevity and a good multiplayer (not necessarily need a MP, but a good online or co-op mode is always a very welcome bonus! - I'm not a big fan of VS modes, since my gf doesn't like losing ).
Also, I'm not too big on playing 1st person shooters on a console, but I guess I wouldn't mind trying some out if for some reason it actually better on a console or just not available on PC.
Just to list some that Ive personally played: Uncharted 2 Infamous GTA4 Batman SF4 Demon Souls Pro Evolution Soccer(Best Soccer series) MLB 09 The Show(Best MLB series and exclusive to PS3, 2K series sucks ass) Fat Princess Killzone 2 MGS4 Resistance 2(Never really was a big fan of this series) Dragon Age
edit: Yea, Borderlands gets boring quickly. But you will come back to it a few times. And the fact that you most likely got the Slim Version, no backwards compatibility.
If you have any interest in strategy RPGs or RPGs in general, get Valkyria Chronicles.
Hold off on Street Fighter 4 and wait for Super Street Fighter 4 to release.
Regarding Dragon Age, get it for PC instead if your PC is good enough.
For Killzone 2/Resistance 2/Metal Gear Solid 4, it's going to depend on what you want. Want the best single player experience? Get MGS4. Never really delved into the multiplayer but KZ2 has pretty good MP I hear.
Infamous is ridiculously fun, replayable and an amazing story, well worth shelling out on. LBP I took back to the shop for a trade in, it got boring quick although my gf loved it and she's not a gamer by any stretch.
Also, Resistance 1 is worth a look too, the story is very thought provoking and the gameplay is very fun and arcadey and imo, it felt more "complete" as a game than Res2 was.
I'm about to get Uncharted 1 and 2 and Killzone 2. I have played MGS4, the cutscenes are long but the gameplay is pretty damn good And from what i hear little big planet is underrated. lol
And for the record thank god my Ps3 has backwards compatibility
Little big planet is great if your going to play it with a bunch of other people 3-4 players. If your only going to be playing single player however, then its not much fun. Little big planet works well at partys, but not for a hardcore gamer whos looking for a single player experience.
I'm playing GTA4 on PC right now and I'm really enjoying it. Of course, I got it for only $7.50 thanks to a steam deal, but I would probably pay full price for it. It's a very immersive and entertaining game.
A friend of mine dropped off the face of the earth for a month when he got demon souls. Haven't played it myself yet, but that's a pretty strong indication that it's cool. Also I have to agree that tekken is better than sf4, at least after the inital awesomeness wears off
Only played Dragon age for pc (where it belongs, thx) and it's not so much overhyped imo. I mean.... it's not baldur's gate.... but not that far off^^ My friends couldn't stop raving about the LEGO titles either, so you might wanna give those a shot. Usually very fun.
God of War Collection. It's GoW 1 and 2 redone for the PS3, amazing, amazing games if you haven't played. And GoW 3 when it comes out in March.
Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2 for the total immersion and generally great game. That's not even mentioning why everyone buys it, for the multiplayer.
I really liked Batman: Arkham Asylum, but I played it on PC. However, I don't think it has a ton of replay value. I got it for $25, so I was okay with that though.
Hmm, I guess I should figure out which games are also available on PC :p
Thanks a lot for everybody's comments so far. I'm not too up-to-date on what's supposed to be released in the future, but I'm definitely waiting for God of War 3. Good tip on SSF. I also hope to see Alien Breed Evolution sometime soon
Valkyria Chronicles is an amazing new take on the SRPG genre. It's like playing chess, only you get to go down onto the field and control your chess pieces through enemy bullets and mortars. It has a cheesy anime storyline, but it's loads of fun.
Demon's Souls is sort of like Oblivion, but with a huge learning curve. You will likely die many many times before you finally get the game, but it's worth it in the end. It also has a unique way of multiplayer that you should research. It's really interesting.
Uncharted 2 is like Uncharted 1, but better, and with multiplayer.
LittleBigPlanet is real fun if you have people to play with or if you like creating levels, otherwise it gets pretty old fast.
If you like (S)RPG games, Valkyria Chronicles is an absolute must have. If you like SRPGs in general, and have either played previous Disgaea games, or just enjoy the zany, I highly recommend Disgaea 3.
What i can recomend off that list is: Demon's Souls, Batman, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Fat Princess. SF4 depends on whether or not you're a fan of the genre.
On December 28 2009 15:37 Smorrie wrote: So I recently got a PS3.. The games I currently own are Uncharted 1, Assassin's Creed 2, Devil May Cry 4, Heavenly Sword, Soul Calibur 4. So far the only game I'm really impressed by is Assassin's Creed 2.
I tried to find a threat on TL with a couple nice listings but couldn't find any. My research on the net says that the following games have good odds on impressing me:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum - Borderlands (Gets boring fast I heard) - Demon's Souls (How's the longevity of this game?) - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Dragon Age: Origins (Is this overhyped?) - Killzone 2 / Resistance 2 / Metal Gear Solid 4 (how do these 3 compare?) - LittleBigPlanet (Is this overhyped?) - GTA4 (Is it really worth it? GTA games usually get boring quick) - SF4 (Will probably get this sooner or later) - Infamous (Is this better than Fable? Overhyped?) - PixelJunk Shooter / Fat Princess (Both seem very fun!)
I PC.
- Batman Arkham Asylum is a fun playtrough with a pretty simple control mechanism. Not to deep but good graphics and atmosphere. If you like Batman it's worth it. - Borderlands; it's only fun if you play it with friends, possibly if you know them in rl. Game is very simple in terms of abilitys and skill tree. Otherwise i agree it does get boring very quickly. - Demons souls is great. Youre in for a challenge on your first playtrough (if you dont invite other players in to support you which imho kinda ruins it). Great graphics great gameplay i recommend this one. - Uncharted 2 has awesome graphics and a LOT of scripted sequences that string the story along. I liked it but somehow the gameplay wasn't that much fun to me. I did enjoy Gears of war much more than this one (then again that one obviously had coop). If you liked the first Uncharted get this one otherwise it's kinda more of the same with more spectacular graphics and more scripted sequences. -Dragon Age: If you have a pc capable of running this you should get it for pc. It kinda sucks on console because there are seveal control scheme limitations that seriously hurt the gameplay ( unable to give a character a move only order, unable to queue more than one action) -SF4; if you like fighting games get it. -Infamous if you like sandbox games its a good game, otherwise it can get boring later. -Killzone 2 good graphics but more of a standard shooter. A bit like Call of duty in a future setting. -Metal gear solid; stealth game with a LOT of cinematics. Great experience overall if youre a fan of the series and know what to expect. Else watch some videos on youtube.
-if youre in for a CHALLENGE, get demons souls.. that game sucks you in..plus the game has great longevity, already clocked in 100 hours myself
-uncharted 2- must buy, simply the greatest singleplayer game ever on a console, imo its all sorts of awesome and the MP isnt bad at all either, especially if you have friends to play with
-littlebigplanet is great with friends if you guys are in the same room, and the online element is fun as long as you play good user created maps or into making levels yourself
-if youre a batman fan, then there is no reason not to get arkham asylum!
I would defintely recommend Uncharted 2. SF4 and Tekken 6 if u look fighting games, and yeah like someone mentioned earlier, if u havent played GOW 1 and 2 then u should buy the collection for PS3 so u can prep up for GOW3 coming out next year!
Demon's Souls got Game of Year on gamespot and ive heard nothing but awesome awesome news about it, although i havent played it myself. Dragon Age was ok, i didnt get into it that much, would've much rather played it on the PC instead of PS3.
I think Little Big Planet is overrated but alot of people love it i guess. I would also recommend buying MGS4, very very sick game.
And of course for 2010~ HEAVY RAIN ZOOOOMMMFFFFGGGG!!!!
LittleBigPlanet It's not a very precise platformer and as such doesn't offer the best singleplayer experience money kan buy. This all changes however when you add in a second (and preferably a third and fourth) player. Many of the platform sequences require coordination if not cooperation to complete in multiplayer, mostly due to the great physics. On top of that, the game oozes cuddliness which is in most cases a big plus if you want to play it with your girl. The game will however get challenging towards the end, especially if you play multiplayer (more players = more unpredictable camera movement = harder platforming. The game itself doesn't change).
Bionic Commando Re-armed 2d platformer/shooter from the NES days with remade graphics. Has two player local-coop or up to four player local-deathmatch. Very fun and chaotic. More for gamer-friends though.
Comet Crash Tower defense based strategy game with local two player coop and up to four player local free-for-all or teamplay. The competitive multiplayer is perhaps the best experience I've had as far as local multiplayer goes on the ps3. Not recommended for non-gamers though.
Pixel Junk Monsters Charming tower defense game with local two player coop mode. Very addicting.
Not out yet, but Bayonetta will be out very soon (Around January 8th) and that seems like a must buy (although the 360 version runs better, so if you have that~).
Out of what you listed. Borderlands - I can't imagine playing this alone. I played it with 4 RL friends and it was great. Alone, I'm sure it wouldn't be. Demon's Souls - I'm really excited for this, but remember you'll have to import it to Europe. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - I'm in the minority here, but I haven't finished this. The gunfights are annoying and so plentiful. I wanted to explore and do puzzles, but I've been stuck in this same place for ages just shooting people. GTA 4 - I got bored of this very quickly too. It's just like the other 3D games.If you still enjoy those though, get it.
If this is your first this-gen console(read: didnt own a 360 before). I recommend Exclusive PS3 games: Uncharted 2 - 2009 GOTY Demon Soul - Best and most innovative ARPG for years MGS4 - dont even need any introduction LBP - best game to introduce your GF into gaming
Multi: Deadspace Bioshock
PSN: FatPrincess
You can miss alot of game but games you already owned and these 7 games above are among the best this generation, dont miss them¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ If you have a good enough PC, I recommend you play Dragonage:Origin on PC.
- Killzone 2 / Resistance 2 / Metal Gear Solid 4 (how do these 3 compare?)
I've played killzone1, resistance 1, Metal Gear Solid 4.
It depends on what u're looking for. Killzone and resistance are fps games, just classical warfare but your'e like a small group of people who kill all enemies.
Mgs 4 is the best game i played on ps3, If you've played and ejoyed any of the earlier mgs games it's a must have.
If your pick of these isn't mgs, then I'd recommend Killzone2 as better than Resistance when it comes to story and gameplay.
- Batman: Arkham Asylum Boring but with some god cinematics and a few good fights. - Borderlands (Gets boring fast I heard) sucks - Demon's Souls (How's the longevity of this game?) this game is actually pretty good. No idea on the longevity(friend owns it ive played 4 hrs) decently hard game - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves all graphics pretty much(havent played this one) - Dragon Age: Origins (Is this overhyped?) good game. get this if you like rpg's - Killzone 2 / Resistance 2 / Metal Gear Solid 4 (how do these 3 compare?) MGS4 is a different type of game(not multiplayer geared) but also better imo. killzone 2 is worth a shot if you like FPS - LittleBigPlanet (Is this overhyped?) not worth it - GTA4 (Is it really worth it? GTA games usually get boring quick)not worth it if you played 2 gta games b4 - SF4 (Will probably get this sooner or later)best fighting game imo. - Infamous (Is this better than Fable? Overhyped?) its better than fable but not much.
If you've played the other Metal Gear games the 4th is an absolute must have. If you haven't then I wouldn't bother because you'll be so lost in the story. Infamous was pretty fun and I'd recommend.
On December 29 2009 09:09 tonight wrote: If you've played the other Metal Gear games the 4th is an absolute must have. If you haven't then I wouldn't bother because you'll be so lost in the story. Infamous was pretty fun and I'd recommend.
Haha, so true, I didn't play the previous MGS games and I was a bit dumbfounded during the first few hours of the game, I can't figure out the story line.
On December 28 2009 23:09 PanoRaMa wrote: I got valkyria chronicles through a recommend on this site and didn't regret it one bit, awesome, awesome game.
I've also heard really, really good things about Demon Souls.
This.
On December 29 2009 00:46 coltrane wrote: fallout 3
A must.
Way better on PC if you have one that can run it, due to the vast number of mods.
On December 29 2009 09:09 tonight wrote: If you've played the other Metal Gear games the 4th is an absolute must have. If you haven't then I wouldn't bother because you'll be so lost in the story. Infamous was pretty fun and I'd recommend.
Haha, so true, I didn't play the previous MGS games and I was a bit dumbfounded during the first few hours of the game, I can't figure out the story line.
On December 29 2009 09:09 tonight wrote: If you've played the other Metal Gear games the 4th is an absolute must have. If you haven't then I wouldn't bother because you'll be so lost in the story. Infamous was pretty fun and I'd recommend.
Haha, so true, I didn't play the previous MGS games and I was a bit dumbfounded during the first few hours of the game, I can't figure out the story line.
buy the online book:D
Nah i just spent a few minutes reading the plot synopsis over at Wikipedia...:D
or Disgaea 3, but it may be too much of a grindfest for you, so not very recommended (still recommended though if you have some free time on your hands)
On December 29 2009 10:55 keepITup wrote: Wipeout HD my favorite racing game so far this gen. It's only $25 with the expansion so it's a steal as well.
YES!
Best purchase ever. Soo worth the tiny amount of cash I paid for it.
Hm, I've been playing the Army of Two demo, but I can't decide if I like it or not. It seems I always get railed by the enemies even when I'm taking cover. That's kind of aggravating. It's cool to have to rely on your teammate, but the game play... I don't know yet. Anyone else have any thoughts on the game?
On December 30 2009 07:16 tonight wrote: Hm, I've been playing the Army of Two demo, but I can't decide if I like it or not. It seems I always get railed by the enemies even when I'm taking cover. That's kind of aggravating. It's cool to have to rely on your teammate, but the game play... I don't know yet. Anyone else have any thoughts on the game?
P.S- I know it's not a PS3 only game.
I downloaded the demo as well. I found the gameplay & camera kinda annoying. Not a game I would get :p
Also, I found Heavenly Sword a really entertaining game with a nice humorous touch to it. I can see the developers put a lot effort into it but I was able to finish this button bashing frenzy game in 1 day :O Not worth the money, but I guess it'd be a good game to rent
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And from what i hear little big planet is underrated. lol
