$20 Bargain Bins Titiles...Any Good?

Inspired by the Brutal Legends thread, I thought I'd feel out some opinions on some other notable $20 games.

Assassin's Creed - Heard it was very repetitive from some, others said they didn't notice because of the great story, and others still said they preferred it to AC2. Is it worth $20?

Prince of Persia - I'll be honest: I haven't playedany of the 3D Prince of Persia games. They've always seemed to do quite well though, and I thought I'd give the series a try for $20. Good deal?

Bionic Commando - I know next to nothing about this game, just that some seem to sneer at it, while others say they enjoyed it. Might not be a mainstream title, but is it worth $20?

Fracture - Again, don't know too much. DL'd a trailer on the PSN, looked okay, though not the kind of game I'd pay full price for. That said, it's on for $15, not $20. Opinions?

There are a few others, like your standard old sports titles and another shooter or two, though I forget exactly which. Are any of the above games worth the price drop?

Edit:Ironically, I mispelled"Titiles" in the title...

Bioshock
Valkyria Chronicles
Fallout 3
Saints Row 2
Dead Space
Army of Two
Motorstorm
Ghostbusters
Skate 2
Brutal Legend
Burnout: Paradise
Oblivion

The only ones I've played that you listed are AC and Prince of Persia and I wouldn't recommend either.

If you have played Assasins Creed 2 then its just hard to play the first one. All of its flaws are just more glaring and annoying when you see the second one has improved on everything.

I think Prince of Persia is fun, great platforming and an interesting combat system that is different from the norm.

Bioshock
Valkyria Chronicles
Fallout 3
Saints Row 2
Dead Space
Army of Two
Motorstorm
Ghostbusters
Skate 2
Brutal Legend
Burnout: Paradise
Oblivion

SylvanMidget

The only place I've ever seen Valkyria Chronicles is this independent game store for $45. I've been to several Gamestop's, Toys 'R' Us, Walmarts, Best Buys, and nothin'. If I were to ever see VC on for $20 I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

If you have played Assasins Creed 2 then its just hard to play the first one. All of its flaws are just more glaring and annoying when you see the second one has improved on everything.

I think Prince of Persia is fun, great platforming and an interesting combat system that is different from the norm.

maxx1458

I've never played AC2 (and won't until it comes down from the ridiculous $69 price tag.) I do plan on getting it, so maybe AC1 will make me appreciate AC2 all the more when I finally get it, neh?

And yeah, Prince of Persia looks decent, especially if you consider the price.

Out of the titles u put on your list assassins creed is worth 20 bucks as well as prince of persia. I thought i would like fracture but it was LAME. never played bionic commando though heard it was bad though.

Out of the titles u put on your list assassins creed is worth 20 bucks as well as prince of persia. I thought i would like fracture but it was LAME. never played bionic commando though heard it was bad though.

ZzZEVOLUTIONZzZ

Yeah, Fracture kinda looks hit-or-miss, I'll prolly pass. Bionic Commando doesn't really interest me anyways, really leaning towards AC1 and PoP though. AND Brutal Legend.

Paid $60 for Assassin's Creed on release. At the time, I didn't read reviews and I wasn't a member of any online gaming forums, so I didn't notice any repetition (ignorance is bliss). Looking back, I can see where people would get bored of it, but the story was enough for me to keep playing.

I never really expected any kind of huge amount of diversity, just violence and free roaming.

The dialog can get a bit... convoluted, at times, but it's not really a big deal if you can appreciate the game as a whole.

Out of the titles u put on your list assassins creed is worth 20 bucks as well as prince of persia. I thought i would like fracture but it was LAME. never played bionic commando though heard it was bad though.

ZzZEVOLUTIONZzZ

Bionic Commando was surprisingly good. I'm glad I gave it a chance. It was a bit generic (particularly the story). But it was for the most part a good game (if you just look at the gameplay). The weapons were weaksauce, but the use of the grappling hook was badass. Overall there was nothing really terrible about it other than it's generic/uninspired voice acting and story.

Paid $60 for Assassin's Creed on release. At the time, I didn't read reviews and I wasn't a member of any online gaming forums, so I didn't notice any repetition (ignorance is bliss). Looking back, I can see where people would get bored of it, but the story was enough for me to keep playing.

I never really expected any kind of huge amount of diversity, just violence and free roaming.

The dialog can get a bit... convoluted, at times, but it's not really a big deal if you can appreciate the game as a whole.

Scianix-Black

Well ya know, I recently bought and completed Uncharted 1, and I thought it was fantastic. Some people have said that the gunfights are repetitive compared to the sequel, that it's more or less the same scripted event over and over, but in different locations. I enjoyed it, but maybe that's because I played it first, rather than UC2. The same could be true of Assassin's Creed 1&2, playing 'em backwards makes you see every flaw of the first because you're used to all the tunings and tweaks of the sequel.

Oh! Remembered another $20 title, Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Besides the ability to manipulate boobies with the controller, is it worth $20 as an action game?

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Paid $60 for Assassin's Creed on release. At the time, I didn't read reviews and I wasn't a member of any online gaming forums, so I didn't notice any repetition (ignorance is bliss). Looking back, I can see where people would get bored of it, but the story was enough for me to keep playing.

I never really expected any kind of huge amount of diversity, just violence and free roaming.

The dialog can get a bit... convoluted, at times, but it's not really a big deal if you can appreciate the game as a whole.

Khadaj32

Well ya know, I recently bought and completed Uncharted 1, and I thought it was fantastic. Some people have said that the gunfights are repetitive compared to the sequel, that it's more or less the same scripted event over and over, but in different locations. I enjoyed it, but maybe that's because I played it first, rather than UC2. The same could be true of Assassin's Creed 1&2, playing 'em backwards makes you see every flaw of the first because you're used to all the tunings and tweaks of the sequel.

Huh... yeah, on here, Uncharted was the greatest thing the PS3 had to offer until U2 came out. I'm pretty sure everyone hated AC even before AC2, also. I had never seen so many "wau! bettr den da first won!" threads until it came out.

Oh! Remembered another $20 title, Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Besides the ability to manipulate boobies with the controller, is it worth $20 as an action game?

Khadaj32

The booby thing is Sigma 2. NGS is a pretty solid game if you haven't played it on Xbox yet - definitely worth $20.

Oh! Remembered another $20 title, Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Besides the ability to manipulate boobies with the controller, is it worth $20 as an action game?

Khadaj32

I need to pick up Bioshock and Ninja Gaiden for 20 bucks...great deals.

Bioshock, Assassin's Creed, Half-Life 2 - the Orange Box, Burnout Paradise, Red Faction, Dead Space, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Devil May Cry 4, Dark Sector (9.99), The Darkness, Haze, Mirriors Edge, Resistance: FOM, Uncharted, Turok and Warhawk. (worms if your looking for DLC)

I think tiger woods 08 has dropped im not 100% and I think mgs4 is still 29.99?

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Oh! Remembered another $20 title, Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Besides the ability to manipulate boobies with the controller, is it worth $20 as an action game?

Scianix-Black

The booby thing is Sigma 2. NGS is a pretty solid game if you haven't played it on Xbox yet - definitely worth $20.

Ahh, my bad. And yeah, never had an Xbox. Another title to add to the list.

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Bioshock
Valkyria Chronicles
Fallout 3
Saints Row 2
Dead Space
Army of Two
Motorstorm
Ghostbusters
Skate 2
Brutal Legend
Burnout: Paradise
Oblivion

Khadaj32

If I were to ever see VC on for $20 I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

Well....

Prince of Persia and Assassin's Creed are solid bargain titles.

I would suggest Armored Core For Answer, pretty much the only decent mech game that's out there until Front Mission Evolved.

Prince of Persia and Assassin's Creed are solid bargain titles.

I would suggest Armored Core For Answer, pretty much the only decent mech game that's out there until Front Mission Evolved.

Gxgear

Ugh, don't even get me started on Front Mission Evolved. I was expecting another awesome turn-based strategy game, and they announce that crap. T_T

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[QUOTE="SylvanMidget"]

Bioshock
Valkyria Chronicles
Fallout 3
Saints Row 2
Dead Space
Army of Two
Motorstorm
Ghostbusters
Skate 2
Brutal Legend
Burnout: Paradise
Oblivion

hanslacher54

If I were to ever see VC on for $20 I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

Well....

...well crap.

[QUOTE="SylvanMidget"]

Bioshock
Valkyria Chronicles
Fallout 3
Saints Row 2
Dead Space
Army of Two
Motorstorm
Ghostbusters
Skate 2
Brutal Legend
Burnout: Paradise
Oblivion

Khadaj32

The only place I've ever seen Valkyria Chronicles is this independent game store for $45. I've been to several Gamestop's, Toys 'R' Us, Walmarts, Best Buys, and nothin'. If I were to ever see VC on for $20 I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[QUOTE="SylvanMidget"]

Bioshock
Valkyria Chronicles
Fallout 3
Saints Row 2
Dead Space
Army of Two
Motorstorm
Ghostbusters
Skate 2
Brutal Legend
Burnout: Paradise
Oblivion

Khadaj32

The only place I've ever seen Valkyria Chronicles is this independent game store for $45. I've been to several Gamestop's, Toys 'R' Us, Walmarts, Best Buys, and nothin'. If I were to ever see VC on for $20 I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

I have seen it once in Rogers Video (only for rent), and once in EB Games where it was 54.99. Wherever you are buying it for $20 -- pick me up a copy, I'll pay you $10 to do so :P

The only ones I've played that you listed are AC and Prince of Persia and I wouldn't recommend either.

SylvanMidget

Bioshock
Valkyria Chronicles
Fallout 3
Saints Row 2
Dead Space
Army of Two
Motorstorm
Ghostbusters
Skate 2
Brutal Legend
Burnout: Paradise
Oblivion

SylvanMidget

I'd also like to add RFG, which can be found very cheap at many places and is a good game. Also I highly recommend Fallout, Oblivion, Bioshock, and Dead Space.

I highly recommend Bioshock.

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Out of the titles u put on your list assassins creed is worth 20 bucks as well as prince of persia. I thought i would like fracture but it was LAME. never played bionic commando though heard it was bad though.

Khadaj32

Yeah, Fracture kinda looks hit-or-miss, I'll prolly pass. Bionic Commando doesn't really interest me anyways, really leaning towards AC1 and PoP though. AND Brutal Legend.

Brutal Legend is good, PoP is crap.

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[QUOTE="SylvanMidget"]

Bioshock
Valkyria Chronicles
Fallout 3
Saints Row 2
Dead Space
Army of Two
Motorstorm
Ghostbusters
Skate 2
Brutal Legend
Burnout: Paradise
Oblivion

hanslacher54

If I were to ever see VC on for $20 I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

Well....

Assassins Creed bored me pretty quickly, i never played bionic commando or Fracture but neither looked all that impressive to me. Prince of Persia was a good game though nice graphics, simple and fun gameplay and good dialogue between the prince and Elika however it was pretty short game. for 20 bucks though id def recommmend it

if you can find VC at $20 then id say that

other than that I recommend Dark Sector

best under $10 game ive ever played.

I want to know someones opinion on The Orange Box.

I saw it for $20 and I really want to try out TF2. Is it still active enough?

I want to know someones opinion on The Orange Box.

I saw it for $20 and I really want to try out TF2. Is it still active enough?

supa_badman

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I want to know someones opinion on The Orange Box.

I saw it for $20 and I really want to try out TF2. Is it still active enough?

GeneralHawx

The Orange Box is only good for Portal and Half Life 2. If you want to play TF2, do it on PC. The lag is absolutely horrendous on the PS3 and the community is almost dead, whereas TF2 on PC is still pretty active.

All i got to say is do not buy prince of persia.

Like most people said,AC was extremely repetitive. but some people really enjoy repetitive combat in that game, so the bottom line is it depends.

-Ninja Gaiden Sigma is a geat action game, so no action fan should miss it.

- Dead Space

- Skate 2

- Bournout Paradise

- Battlefield Bad Company

- Red Faction Guerilla

- Chronicles of Riddick assault on dark athena

- Stranglehold

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I want to know someones opinion on The Orange Box.

I saw it for $20 and I really want to try out TF2. Is it still active enough?

Scianix-Black

The Orange Box is only good for Portal and Half Life 2. If you want to play TF2, do it on PC. The lag is absolutely horrendous on the PS3 and the community is almost dead, whereas TF2 on PC is still pretty active.

I always find turning to cheap priced games is not always the answer. Unless it's a great game that came out a long time ago, then that might be the exception.. Using the $20 or less price tag to try out games that flopped.. isn't wise. Go for better, old games like Oblivion, Fallout 3, Orange Box, BioShock, but don't bother with the games that didn't deserve your $60 in the first place. I wouldn't recommend Assassin's Creed and Prince of Persia either like the other post said. Both, extremely repetitive games.. and dull.Elian2530

Eventually EVERY game falls under $20. Obviously some games are so bad that they aren't even worth your TIME, regardless of price. There are definitely games that maybe were not worth $60, but are absolutely worth $10 or $20. I can come up with a huge list of games I've bought for less than $20 and I've rarely been disappointed. Usually I check for reviews first.

Unless the game is REALLY bad, it's usually going to be at least a year old before it hits $19.99 anyway.

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[QUOTE="Khadaj32"]

If I were to ever see VC on for $20 I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

GeneralHawx

Well....

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If you have played Assasins Creed 2 then its just hard to play the first one. All of its flaws are just more glaring and annoying when you see the second one has improved on everything.

I think Prince of Persia is fun, great platforming and an interesting combat system that is different from the norm.

Khadaj32

I've never played AC2 (and won't until it comes down from the ridiculous $69 price tag.) I do plan on getting it, so maybe AC1 will make me appreciate AC2 all the more when I finally get it, neh?

And yeah, Prince of Persia looks decent, especially if you consider the price.

Regarding AC my take on it is the same of Scianix's , I wouldn't notice the now noticeable repetition of it I didn't start reading reviews and going on game forums , so maybe if you opne your mind you may find it very enjoyable as I did back then.Now regarding PoP you said you've never played any of its 3d versions so my advice is , DON'T BUY IT as it doesn't reperesent any of the other 3D PoPs ever released (ps2 and psp) , wait for the new one which I forgot the name (of course it won't be 20$ :P).Now I'd suggest you , if you're into fps , Condemned 2 (kinda horror too) , Call of Juarez : Bound in Blood and for action Devil May Cry 4 , NGS , Uncharted:Drakes's Fortune , Heavenly Sword....

Well I'm sure there are more , the are the ones that came on top of my head :P

well the only ones ive seen that are worthy of a look are mx vs atv untamed-wii/360

saints row 2-ps3 360 saints row-dont know if your walmart stil ahs some copies but that was up there

wwe 2009 , ,

bioshock

and a lot of the wii games , if your into family stuff ,but ya pass on mosto f the stuff you see in those bins,