Which free game is the better buy? (R2 or PoP)

I hadnt planned on getting any more games this year, more so for lack of interest than lack of funds. But now I can get any game free as my brothers are getting 2, and I get the third free (through Toys R Us deal) as a christmas present. I've narrowed it down to 2 games. Resistance 2 or Prince of Persia

I never played R:FOM, but thought the demo was OK... but I much preferred COD style. I was in the R2 beta and thought it was OK, but a bit too much like Unreal gameplay wise. Im leaning a little more towards R2 as I think it has more replay value (even if i think i'll prefer COD:WaW), and has better resell value. Also, its universally loved around these forums so thats gonna mean something.

A couple weeks ago I was set on getting Prince of Persia... and then I saw the reviews. yeah, the scores were good but i think most critics got a little carried away with nostalgia and overawe at the graphics. I usually trust GT reviews over everyone else, and they gave it a great 8.7,, but bashed it throughout. It looks awesome play, and looks gorgeous, but I think its lacking in the content. Just looks like really big open spaces were just basically climb and jump around with very little variety and rare combat. I wanted to want this game, but I'm not so sure. Id love to get some feedback from those who played. It'd also be nice to have a proper platformer in my collection as I dont really count LBP as one.

I have no interest in BioShock, VC, Dead Space and own all of the other 'worthwhile' games to own.

Help me out guys!

Didn't I just see you online playing Resistance 2? Do my eyes deceive me .. :P

I hear PoP is a great game, but isn't the longest, and I doubt it has online play ..

Resistance online is well worth it right there .. especially the price tag of free ..

I personally get Resistance 2 if I were you .. but I'm not, so ultimately it's your decision .. ;)

Didn't I just see you online playing Resistance 2? Do my eyes deceive me .. :P

I hear PoP is a great game, but isn't the longest, and I doubt it has online play ..

Resistance online is well worth it right there .. especially the price tag of free ..

I personally get Resistance 2 if I were you .. but I'm not, so ultimately it's your decision .. ;)

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Didn't I just see you online playing Resistance 2? Do my eyes deceive me .. :P

I hear PoP is a great game, but isn't the longest, and I doubt it has online play ..

Resistance online is well worth it right there .. especially the price tag of free ..

I personally get Resistance 2 if I were you .. but I'm not, so ultimately it's your decision .. ;)

signore

:lol: Oh I also have a BigPoppaP .. threw me right off .. :lol:

But will add ..

Still .. get Resistance 2 ..

Prince of Persia. I'm not like a big fan of Prince of Persia games, I just played Sands of Time. But this new game has its own thing going for it. Most reviews pretty much highlight all the good stuff like; amazing artistic design, level design, and animation. I must say though that I like the combat, its not very deep but when you're fighting one-on-one and get use to the combat they start to get really amazing visually. It doesn't have much replay value other than the story which is about a solid 12 hours but adds extra time if you want the trophies. The best thing about the game for me is that Elika is there every step of the way, you can choose to talk to her use her in the fights and they talk to eachother while you're doing all the crazy platforming making it realistic and believable. I actually enjoy playing this game over and over, its fast and not frustrating like other games can be. Zidaneski

i played prince of persia and i didnt like it at all, the graphics are bad, its not really challenging and there are barely any fights, so u just end up jumping around by pressing a few buttons for a few hours and then the game is over.

i was a big fan of the previous ones and they were great games since they had good graphics compared to a ps2 and they were pretty challenging, but the new one just sucks

Tough choice....I am going to get both so I don't have that problem....

I say Resistance 2 for replay value. But beware, if you played the beta and you just thought it was OK...

What about Motorstorm PR?

personally i would suggest getting R2... had the game for about 1 week and am loving it... i like the sp campaign and its online is awesome...

Personally i prefer not to play a game from beginning to the end in a go but alternate games. If you can afford them go for them because they are so different that each will give you a nice break from the other. And then perhaps just trade in Prince of Persia if you don't feel like keeping it when you have finished it. You should get a good cashback if you do that next month, before the next major releases. R2 is a keeper!

Tough choice....I am going to get both so I don't have that problem....

I say Resistance 2 for replay value. But beware, if you played the beta and you just thought it was OK...

What about Motorstorm PR?

rogerjak

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Tough choice....I am going to get both so I don't have that problem....

I say Resistance 2 for replay value. But beware, if you played the beta and you just thought it was OK...

What about Motorstorm PR?

signore

The lack of love for POP makes me sad :(. I just got it yesterday and I love it. It's a wonderful game and a great successor to The Sands Of Time trilogy. Silent-Hal

Alright, I'm picking up Resistance 2. the signore of two weeks ago would be shocked at what his future self's "purchase"signore

Good choice man .. hope you enjoy it as much as I did ..

The lack of love for POP makes me sad :(. I just got it yesterday and I love it. It's a wonderful game and a great successor to The Sands Of Time trilogy. Silent-Hal

Genuine art just can never win against a direct headshot.