Video Games - a general discussion thread — Page 209

Well after delving in a bit I can say - it doesn't feel like Halo 3 again, which is probably a fear wa all had.

I can't make up other peoples minds for them but I can say I'm pretty satisfied so far. I've sampled a few of the different areas and theres a good amount of content on offer.

A lot of things they took out are now back, I had to remember how to face off against elites again after the bothersome charging brutes of Halo 3.

I'm just running through on NORMAL atm and it feels challenging enough, I've died a handful of times. There hasn't been anything i've disliked and I don't miss the lack of things like duel wielding.

In the end - it's a sandbox kinda game, so it depends in part if you enjoy playing that way.

with new stuff and all of the things you liked remixed to be even better.

At present it feels something like

3 parts something new [new weapons, new enemies, new music etc...]

2 parts halo 1 [epic scenery, the general feel in part. ]

1 part halo 2 [classic fun weapons like lock on rocket launchers]

1 part odst [various features ie: night vision]

0 parts halo 3 [ie: none of the disappointments it brough]

- i'm only two missions deep thus far...

All I can suggest is - try it, see if you like it. Me - I'm having a great time.

I will if i can after work. Depending how busy things are.

I was relieved tonight when Co-op campaign and firefight played smoothly compared to the lagfest of co-op halo 3...

So,  FX [fingers crossed].

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/default.aspx?player=Yegore

Beat the campaign on nornal - will have a nice break then start on Legendary.

Just thought I'd chime in that there IS something after the end credits. So be sure to stick around. - Although I think the ending is the same for all skill settings.

The new weapons are pretty sweet. I like how each gun has a Covenant version now. I love the DMR, my wife likes the Covenant one.

I love both of these - I always try to make sure I have at least one of them on me.

Lag was pretty bad playing with one of our friends

I find this interesting bcause for me it ran pretty smooth whereas halo 3 was an unbearable lag-fest.

Now I've got sketchy plans to rebuild the halo 1 map "Prisoner" - not sure if anyone's tacled that one yet.

I like how forge even lets you set up cameras for the views during loadout menus - lots of cool little touches.

I've been grabbing alot of video games lately. They're listed in the spoiler and have been playing them.

 

Beat Hazard

BioShock

GUN

The Lord of the Rings - The Battle for Middle-Earth

The Lord of the Rings - The Battle for Middle-Earth II

The Lord of the Rings - The Battle for Middle-Earth II - The Rise of the Witch-King

The Lord of the Rings - Conquest

The Lord of the Rings - War of the Ring

System Shock 2

TRON 2.0

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Any recommendations?

Nanner Split said:

If you're playing System Shock 2, then I'm assuming you've already played Deus Ex, but if not you REALLY need too.

I've been playing a lot of Just Cause 2 these days, and I'm getting ready to start S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl to extend my Fallout 3 addiction until New Vegas comes out.

My housemate has Deus Ex but his CD is scratched to fuck of it.

Patch Shadow of Chernobyl to 1.0005 and then install the Complete 2009 mod. You'll thank me later. I haven't played any Clear Sky or Call of Pripyat yet.

Found my discs of Splinter Cell 1 and the jewel case of Splinter Cell 2 the other day. Yes I am a fan of The Lord of the Rings.

C3PX said:

Wait, I am confused... why are those spoilers?

You're asking for other video game recommendations?

Well, you can't go wrong with BioShock and System Shock 2, so it is good to see them on your list. Along those lines I'd recommend every incarnation of Half-Life you can get your hands on, but I am willing to bet you've already done that long ago.

Fallout 3 is really good. Playing that was probably the most fun I have had playing a video game since the turn of the century. Can't wait to waste $80 bucks on CE of Fallout Vegas, can't believe it is coming out next month. I am going to need to get my hands on a TV between then and now...

Spoilers just cause they won't take up a long list.

I did install System Shock 2 but haven't played it yet. BioShock I already played alot of and completed on XBOX 360. I'm just hotkeying God mode and noclipping. SCREENSHOT TIME.

Blue Shift and Opposing Force? Good idea. I have HALF-LIFE around somewhere.

C3PX said:

He's alive!

Ye, I was starting to get worried vfp style.

xhonzi said:

TV's Frink said:

C3PX said:

He's alive!

Ye, I was starting to get worried vfp style.

 ^ Looks more like 'Chaz style'.

Actually, I'm only alive as far as you know.  Maybe I killed shonzie like I did VPN except that I hacked his logon so that you all wouldn't get "suspicious"...

*disturbed*

Also, *slightly hungry*

Who in the duplets is Chaz??

Chaz Solo

doubleofive said:

 

xhonzi said:

The Passing " DLC for L4D2 is 43% off this week (for Gold members).  I'm probably the only one interested who doesn't already have it...  but I have it now!!!  It's 320 pts.

We still have our L4Ds, so we could play with you sometime. If I can get the Mrs away from Reach long enough.

She was taking a nap last night so I started going through the campaign on Legendary by myself to start on that achievement. Holy crap its hard. Even grunts are bullet sponges that take almost a whole clip from the Assault Rifle to bring down, but two of their shots can drop your shields before you see them. I was fortunate that you have an entire team of invincible Spartans for the first level, but the more solo levels I'm going to have a tough time with.

 

I'm willing to help you with that - though I make no promises as to the quality of the help. IIRC there's two cheevos for Legendary - one for solo and one for co-op.

I thought We'd end up doing that on the weekend but the BIG TEAM BATTLES were crazy fun.

Hope you guys weren't bleary eyed zombies the next day after all that.

Now, If you can just stop sticking me with grenades when I'm on your team, all will be sweet ;)