Over 20 games this gen and I only like 3

I have a PS3 and Wii. I've played over 40 of the top games this gen and I only liked 3. I ownCOD456, fallout, heavenly sword, GTA4, Bayonetta, God of war3, God or war collection, Ratchet and clank ACIT, Brutal Legend, Killzone 2, Resident evil 5,SOCOM, Assassins Creed 12, Dantes inferno, final fantasy13, Red dead, Uncharted 12, MGS4, Mario galaxy 12, Metroid prime 3.

I've bought alot of games this gen just to find myself tossing them aside after anhour or two of gameplay.The only games I realy enjoyed is MGS4 and the uncharted series. The rest I couldn't bring myself to finish. I guess I buy games looking for the right experiance and find myself disapointed alot. What I liked most about MGS4 was the variety in which you could go about your objective. It seems to me most games lack creativity and creativity is the main reason I play games. Too me it seems games are becoming genaric.

Anyone else feel this way?

Sounds like you need to do a better job of looking up games before you buy them. :\

Sounds like you need to do a better job of looking up games before you buy them. :\

windsquid9000

The next games I play on getting is castlevania los and twisted metal.

I dont see halo 3 or lost odyssey on that list those are your first 2 mistakes right there. Halo for the best multiplayer experience and LO for the best jrpg experience. Id also reccomend dragon age for the best wrpg experience and halo reach for the best FPS experience. It seems your not playing the best games its respected genre has to offerbigboss5ak

try pc, console gaming is the stale.

try pc, console gaming is the stale.

TerrorRizzing

then you need to play valkyria chronicles, demons souls and heavy rain, i think those games will give you the best experience like the experience you had last genjohnlennon28

Yeah i agree, try out Valkyria Chronicles it is so good. I am so glad i picked it up, i feel foolish that i didn't buy it at release, the game flopped in sales but coming up to one of my favorite game this gen.

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try pc, console gaming is the stale.

jdc6305

then you need to play valkyria chronicles, demons souls and heavy rain, i think those games will give you the best experience like the experience you had last genjohnlennon28

The last 5 or so years the games I liked the best are Zelda TP, RE4, MGS4 and uncharted. I prefer games like zelda but there arent many out there. I passed on dragon age 1 because I didn't like the art design but 2 looks better. I might check that one out.

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[QUOTE="TerrorRizzing"]

try pc, console gaming is the stale.

TerrorRizzing

I dont see halo 3 or lost odyssey on that list those are your first 2 mistakes right there. Halo for the best multiplayer experience and LO for the best jrpg experience. Id also reccomend dragon age for the best wrpg experience and halo reach for the best FPS experience. It seems your not playing the best games its respected genre has to offerbigboss5ak

try pc, console gaming is the stale.

TerrorRizzing

This is true

I was once a dedicated console gamer. I got to a point where every game just seemed a rehash wit hbetter graphics. I turned to PC and i will never ever go back.

I don't know what to say, dude. Those are some great games you've listed.

Actually, I do. Buy a SNES and Genesis, or just download some VC games on your Wii, and enjoy some of the best games ever made. They don't make them like that anymore. You know...challenging.

[QUOTE="TerrorRizzing"]

try pc, console gaming is the stale.

Frozzik

This is true

I was once a dedicated console gamer. I got to a point where every game just seemed a rehash wit hbetter graphics. I turned to PC and i will never ever go back.

Same will happen to you with PC, after some time you realise PC is just wasting money on upgrades for games that all the same.

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[QUOTE="TerrorRizzing"]

try pc, console gaming is the stale.

aroxx_ab

This is true

I was once a dedicated console gamer. I got to a point where every game just seemed a rehash wit hbetter graphics. I turned to PC and i will never ever go back.

Same will happen to you with PC, after some time you realise PC is just wasting money on upgrades for games that all the same.

Doubt it, i never upgrade, just buy a new PC and unlike some i do not have to play max all the time on every game. Only reason i replaed my old duel core/8800gts (which i bought pre PS3) was beause i got sick of sharing with my kids lol. That pc would have lasted me until next console gen easily.

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[QUOTE="Frozzik"]

This is true

I was once a dedicated console gamer. I got to a point where every game just seemed a rehash wit hbetter graphics. I turned to PC and i will never ever go back.

Frozzik

Same will happen to you with PC, after some time you realise PC is just wasting money on upgrades for games that all the same.

Doubt it, i never upgrade, just buy a new PC and unlike some i do not have to play max all the time on every game. Only reason i replaed my old duel core/8800gts (which i bought pre PS3) was beause i got sick of sharing with my kids lol. That pc would have lasted me until next console gen easily.

I dont know if it is only the PC market that changed over the years or my taste in gaming but i feel like the good PC-days is over. I only have a dual core and i was in thoughts of upgrade but ended up buy a PSP instead. I cant live without a PC but i sure can live without a highend gaming rig.

Try Batman: Arkham Asylum.

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Same will happen to you with PC, after some time you realise PC is just wasting money on upgrades for games that all the same.

aroxx_ab

Doubt it, i never upgrade, just buy a new PC and unlike some i do not have to play max all the time on every game. Only reason i replaed my old duel core/8800gts (which i bought pre PS3) was beause i got sick of sharing with my kids lol. That pc would have lasted me until next console gen easily.

I dont know if it is only the PC market that changed over the years or my taste in gaming but i feel like the good PC-days is over. I only have a dual core and i was in thoughts of upgrade but ended up buy a PSP instead. I cant live without a PC but i sure can live without a highend gaming rig.

Personally i love it, more than ever. I still buy heaps of console games but mainly for my kids to play. I just love PC and so many games just keep me hooked.

You seem to be a person that is very hard to satisfy by the look of things.

You seem to be a person that is very hard to satisfy by the look of things.

ExESGO

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You seem to be a person that is very hard to satisfy by the look of things.

TerrorRizzing

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You seem to be a person that is very hard to satisfy by the look of things.

ExESGO

I think tc might like dead space, mirrors edge (rental), and maybe little big planet if played co-op.

Hmmm maybe try Rareware games? Viva Pinata, Banjo Nuts and Bolts, Kameo are all a bit different from the usual. Tropico 3 is fun if you like city builder games :)locopatho

[QUOTE="johnlennon28"]then you need to play valkyria chronicles, demons souls and heavy rain, i think those games will give you the best experience like the experience you had last genjdc6305

The last 5 or so years the games I liked the best are Zelda TP, RE4, MGS4 and uncharted. I prefer games like zelda but there arent many out there. I passed on dragon age 1 because I didn't like the art design but 2 looks better. I might check that one out.

You should try Darksiders, it's basically a Zelda clone...

[QUOTE="locopatho"]Hmmm maybe try Rareware games? Viva Pinata, Banjo Nuts and Bolts, Kameo are all a bit different from the usual. Tropico 3 is fun if you like city builder games :)TerrorRizzing

I hate to be the PC Tech fanatic out of all of this, but try Crysis. I found its multilayered gameplay to be similar to MGS4s.

I have a PS3 and Wii. I've played over 40 of the top games this gen and I only liked 3. I ownCOD456, fallout, heavenly sword, GTA4, Bayonetta, God of war3, God or war collection, Ratchet and clank ACIT, Brutal Legend, Killzone 2, Resident evil 5,SOCOM, Assassins Creed 12, Dantes inferno, final fantasy13, Red dead, Uncharted 12, MGS4, Mario galaxy 12, Metroid prime 3.

I've bought alot of games this gen just to find myself tossing them aside after anhour or two of gameplay.The only games I realy enjoyed is MGS4 and the uncharted series. The rest I couldn't bring myself to finish. I guess I buy games looking for the right experiance and find myself disapointed alot. What I liked most about MGS4 was the variety in which you could go about your objective. It seems to me most games lack creativity and creativity is the main reason I play games. Too me it seems games are becoming genaric.

Anyone else feel this way?

jdc6305

if you can't enjoy whats available in gaming, maybe you need a new hobby

I think you should play assassins creed 2 or batman AA, i was where you were once and i borrowed a few games from mates and Batman got me in the mood again, just remember to take things slowly. btw if those dont work sounds like you need either a break(book) or a good story (RPG).

This has got to be the most reasonable thread for a LONG while

EDIT: never mind about AC2 just read your post again

I find it interesting that so many of the games you list are sequels of other games you said you didn't enjoy. Why get both AC games if you didn't like the first?

As for game suggestions, 3D.Game Heroes has a nice retro Zelda feel, Batman AA has some good variety and lots of extras. I would also recommend looking at some of the lesser known Wii 3rd party stuff for a few hidden gems. Perhaps it would be best to start picking up games after they've had a few price drops, like Mirrors Edge or Bioshock whick are only $20. THey're different from the norm but if you don't like them, you're not out too much.

[QUOTE="johnlennon28"]then you need to play valkyria chronicles, demons souls and heavy rain, i think those games will give you the best experience like the experience you had last genaroxx_ab

Yeah i agree, try out Valkyria Chronicles it is so good. I am so glad i picked it up, i feel foolish that i didn't buy it at release, the game flopped in sales but coming up to one of my favorite game this gen.

After hearing about the posibility of VC3, i decide to erase my saved games and start a new one yesterday, and i have to say, the first 3 missions were as good as the first time i played, it is really that good.

So, yeah, you should try this game TC.

Anyway, the only games i haven't finished are Okami, RDR, and NMH, so thankfully, i'm not in your situation, you should try different things like WiiWare or PSN titles.

I find it interesting that so many of the games you list are sequels of other games you said you didn't enjoy. Why get both AC games if you didn't like the first?

shadowcat2576

This. Why would you buy the God of War collection and God of War 3 if you didn't like God of War when you played it? Or why would you buy Dante's Inferno afterwards for that matter?

It seems to me by looking through the thread TC you won't play a game if you don't like the art direction. Sometimes, even if you don't like the art direction, it is something you have to deal with to be shown a good game. Dragon Age: Origins is a fantastic game, and many people here have said Valkyrie Chronicles is another terrific game. I would also recommend Darksiders for its Zelda-ish gameplay, 3D-Dot Game Heroes, and Dead Space.

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[QUOTE="johnlennon28"]then you need to play valkyria chronicles, demons souls and heavy rain, i think those games will give you the best experience like the experience you had last genmadsnakehhh

Yeah i agree, try out Valkyria Chronicles it is so good. I am so glad i picked it up, i feel foolish that i didn't buy it at release, the game flopped in sales but coming up to one of my favorite game this gen.

After hearing about the posibility of VC3, i decide to erase my saved games and start a new one yesterday, and i have to say, the first 3 missions were as good as the first time i played, it is really that good.

So, yeah, you should try this game TC.

Anyway, the only games i haven't finished are Okami, RDR, and NMH, so thankfully, i'm not in your situation, you should try different things like WiiWare or PSN titles.

I dont see halo 3 or lost odyssey on that list those are your first 2 mistakes right there. Halo for the best multiplayer experience and LO for the best jrpg experience. Id also reccomend dragon age for the best wrpg experience and halo reach for the best FPS experience. It seems your not playing the best games its respected genre has to offerbigboss5ak

I dont see halo 3 or lost odyssey on that list those are your first 2 mistakes right there. Halo for the best multiplayer experience and LO for the best jrpg experience. Id also reccomend dragon age for the best wrpg experience and halo reach for the best FPS experience. It seems your not playing the best games its respected genre has to offerbigboss5ak

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Yeah i agree, try out Valkyria Chronicles it is so good. I am so glad i picked it up, i feel foolish that i didn't buy it at release, the game flopped in sales but coming up to one of my favorite game this gen.

TerrorRizzing

After hearing about the posibility of VC3, i decide to erase my saved games and start a new one yesterday, and i have to say, the first 3 missions were as good as the first time i played, it is really that good.

So, yeah, you should try this game TC.

Anyway, the only games i haven't finished are Okami, RDR, and NMH, so thankfully, i'm not in your situation, you should try different things like WiiWare or PSN titles.

I think you will find that the answe to your problem lies with the Devs and Pubs TC.

This gen have been all about making games with mass appeal, but by doing so, by making games everyone can swallow, and understand, that is not complex or requite deeper thoughts, the games will rarely excite, they really have lacked all personality quirkness, good ideas, and interresting worlds.

The best ames this gen have all been niché games made for a small audience, they happen to have more fleshed out worlds, deeper gameplay mechanics, and a focus not on ease of use, but rather on if it fits the context of teh gameworld, and the themes, and morale of the story told.

It holds true for all games this gen across platforms, dull mediocre, dumbed down dribble (what PC gamers usually call consolisation, but really is more of aiming at the lowest common denominator. And is not an actural tradeoff of games comming to console, but the increased demographic gaming has gotten this gen)

Let us be honest, a 2 year old child with ADHD could follow the stories of the games this gen, and all characters have been made generic and blank so no one would be put off by them, and the majority could slip into said characters motivations (which usually evolves around "duuuh, me go kill bad guy, because me good" And gameplay mechanics so shallow that anyone could understand them within 2 minutes. (and yes people that IS bad, because it really kill the oh so lovely word "immersion" and the context of the entire game.

It really is sickening, There arevery few games I cared for this gen, all of them have been nich'e games, who targeted a specific audience, and told a story they really wanted to tell, but most of tehm are so generic and soulless to the point whereI have come to inspect every game so painfully close.

Andmost of teh games have tryied to copy the way movies go, which is also wrong in my mind, sinceIconsider moveis and games polar opposites.

Bestbet TC is to look at the Playstation, and try looking a niché games, the games that were made for a specific audience. There are a few, and they are enjoyable.

Oh dear, there I went, ranting again -.-