AAA ONLY Buyer

Am I the only one in here who buys games rated 9.0 or higher?

I bought a 360 last November and since then I have bought GEoW, Oblivion, RS: Vegas and now recently I bought Forza 2. Now this is the 1st time I bought a Microsoft console so I don't know what to expect because last generation I purchased a PS2. I really like the 360 but in my opinion there is lack of high quality games on the system. Example the PS2 had some truly great games one year into it's release like GTA III, MGS2, Final Fantasy, Jak and Daxter, Grand Turismo 3 andf such. All those games were exclusive to the PS2 at the time however only GEoW and Forza 2 are 360 only. Oblivion, RS: Vegas and GRAW are all multiplatform games. Sorry but I don't buy average games like Crackdown, Lost planet and such. Also I don't really make my decisions entirely on what score game gets from reviewer but most often the really AAA reviews are the best ones to purchase especially since now games cost 60 bucks. My policy is rent and then buy.

Anyway I'm not trying to start a system war but I just feel I paid too much for only 2 AAA exclusive in 18 months.

I know fanboys will bring up Halo 3 so ok now 3 AAA exclusive in 2 years.

Grand Theft IV is multiplatform so it doesn't count.

Also I don't know what to expect from games like Mass Effect, Too Human and Bioshock so I will hold judgement on them.

I just want some serious discussion without fanboyism on this topic because I feel disappointed when I got more for my money last generation. Again this doesn't have anything to do with the PS3 so don't bring it up.

I was until Shadowrun since the comments on here were so positive.  I'm still so glad I bought it.

Saying the 360 lacks great games is ridiculous I think though. 

Stop listening to review sites and learn how to make your own decisions.

your missing out on fantastic games.

Listening to rviews:?

Did you guys even read what I said?

QUOTE: "Also I don't really make my decisions entirely on what score game gets from reviewer but most often the really AAA reviews are the best ones to purchase especially since now games cost 60 bucks. My policy is rent and then buy."

I never said gamespot was god and I took their word for. No I usually check out the games myself ie RENT & BUY.

However I always check what the average score for a game is on gamerankings.com before I buy.

Look all I saying is that is a game is rated 9 or higher by 10 different websites and magazine then most often that game turns out to be good.

I don't buy into hype PERIOD.

But I make informative decisions and rent all games before I buy.

 

 

Saying the 360 lacks great games is ridiculous I think though. 

jacksheets

agreed, the 360 has billions  more A, AA, and AAA titles than ps3 or wii.

Did you guys even read what I said?

 

QUOTE: "Also I don't really make my decisions entirely on what score game gets from reviewer but most often the really AAA reviews are the best ones to purchase especially since now games cost 60 bucks. My policy is rent and then buy."

I never said gamespot was god and I took their word for. No I usually check out the games myself ie RENT & BUY.

However I always check what the average score for a game is on gamerankings.com before I buy.

Look all I saying is that is a game is rated 9 or higher by 10 different websites and magazine then most often that game turns out to be good.

I don't buy into hype PERIOD.

But I make informative decisions and rent all games before I buy.

ghettocheeze

Well you should at least check out some "average" games. I loved DQH:Rocket Slime(7.8) and GW: Nightfall (8.2), but I hate GTA, which is a AAA franchise. Also on GS, 8.0-8.9 sometimes means its better for fans of the genre than a AAA game is (Disgaea for example), they just aren't as "accessible" (read: easy, GS editors bash things on the basis of "buh...buh..buh.. its to hard T_T" way to often - see DMC3 and Kid Icarus reviews).

[QUOTE="ghettocheeze"]

Did you guys even read what I said?

 

QUOTE: "Also I don't really make my decisions entirely on what score game gets from reviewer but most often the really AAA reviews are the best ones to purchase especially since now games cost 60 bucks. My policy is rent and then buy."

I never said gamespot was god and I took their word for. No I usually check out the games myself ie RENT & BUY.

However I always check what the average score for a game is on gamerankings.com before I buy.

Look all I saying is that is a game is rated 9 or higher by 10 different websites and magazine then most often that game turns out to be good.

I don't buy into hype PERIOD.

But I make informative decisions and rent all games before I buy.

bloodychimp

Well you should at least check out some "average" games. I loved DQH:Rocket Slime(7.8) and GW: Nightfall (8.2), but I hate GTA, which is a AAA franchise. Also on GS, 8.0-8.9 sometimes means its better for fans of the genre than a AAA game is (Disgaea for example), they just aren't as "accessible" (read: easy, GS editors bash things on the basis of "buh...buh..buh.. its to hard T_T" way to often - see DMC3 and Kid Icarus reviews).

7-7.9 = Good, 8-8.9 = GREAT, 9.-9.9 = Superb, 10 = Perfect. Obviously a game that's great is probably worth buying. (If you're going by GS's standards.

The reviews can help you make up your mind on whether to buy a game or not... but don't buy it just because of a review

Example:  One of MY (my - not yours or anyone elses, so no flaming...) favorite games of all time is Phantasy Star Online (never played it online though) for the GameCube.  Me and my friends put so much time in that game it's not even funny.  But here at GS, i think they rated it 7.5 or something (too lazy to check:P)

i've owned plenty of "crappy" games that I have really enjoyed... i guess it all comes down to personal preference.

You are missing out on some absolutely fantastic games if you only buy games 9.0 or higher. I make up my own mind about gamesPOJO_MOFO

 I'm generally in his boat. I'll rent plenty, but I only buy games that are supposed to be fantastic. People that buy games like Spider-Man 3 and Crackdown perplex me, when they can easily accomplish the same stuff in a rent. 

 The only games I own that would be considered less than AAA standards are the Call of Dutys.

So lemme ask you this, how many AAA games do other next gen consoles have? and also Why do you care if they are exclusives? 1! between the 3 consoles, there have been 3 AAA EXCLUSIVE games, Forza, Gears, and Wario Ware.

 PUT THAT IN YOUR PIPE AND SMOKE IT.

Gamespot is horrible for reviews. I just read Gameinformer, they havent steered me wrong yet.

edit: they gave PD0 a 9.0!! Is that a AAA title? hell no. If you're a "AAA only buyer" based on gamespot, you're a complete idiot.

9.0+ game buyers are idiots....there is no other way to put it, they're stupid for doing that.MickeyTheNinja

[QUOTE="MickeyTheNinja"]9.0+ game buyers are idiots....there is no other way to put it, they're stupid for doing that.zero9167

Agreed. They should find another hobby. They are basically being told what to like and play.

[QUOTE="POJO_MOFO"]You are missing out on some absolutely fantastic games if you only buy games 9.0 or higher. I make up my own mind about gamesMalvo

I'm generally in his boat. I'll rent plenty, but I only buy games that are supposed to be fantastic. People that buy games like Spider-Man 3 and Crackdown perplex me, when they can easily accomplish the same stuff in a rent.

The only games I own that would be considered less than AAA standards are the Call of Dutys.

I own both Spiderman 3 and Crackdown. The difference between owning a game and renting it is when you get the urge you can just pop it in and play for a bit. I know for a fact you didn't get all the orbs in crackdown with a rental. Also, when the dlc content came out is was great to own the game so I could check out what turned out to be great added features. I guess I've just always liked owning games, same goes for dvd's. 

No, because that's foolish. Many of the 9+ games on Gamespot didn't deserve it (PDZ, Gears of War), and many that DID deserve 9+ didn't get it. Also, often Gamespot will mark games down for graphics, but they end up being phenomenal games. Like Lego Star Wars II... lot of fun, but marked down for the graphics. What, too blocky? lol, silly Gamespot.

You should play games because YOU enjoy them, not because GameSpot enjoys them. 

All I can say is you are missing out a bunch of great games. And so what if they are multiplatform? If they are good games it means more people playing and more money for the developer to make more games.

Anyway to each his own, but you have to admit the competition isn't any better.

Just think.  If you had a PS3, and following your logic, the only game you have bought so far is Oblivion.jason1690

Actually just Resistance since it's the only good exclusive and Oblivion is multiplatform :P

Am I the only one in here who buys games rated 9.0 or higher?

I bought a 360 last November and since then I have bought GEoW, Oblivion, RS: Vegas and now recently I bought Forza 2. Now this is the 1st time I bought a Microsoft console so I don't know what to expect because last generation I purchased a PS2. I really like the 360 but in my opinion there is lack of high quality games on the system. Example the PS2 had some truly great games one year into it's release like GTA III, MGS2, Final Fantasy, Jak and Daxter, Grand Turismo 3 andf such. All those games were exclusive to the PS2 at the time however only GEoW and Forza 2 are 360 only. Oblivion, RS: Vegas and GRAW are all multiplatform games. Sorry but I don't buy average games like Crackdown, Lost planet and such. Also I don't really make my decisions entirely on what score game gets from reviewer but most often the really AAA reviews are the best ones to purchase especially since now games cost 60 bucks. My policy is rent and then buy.

Anyway I'm not trying to start a system war but I just feel I paid too much for only 2 AAA exclusive in 18 months.

I know fanboys will bring up Halo 3 so ok now 3 AAA exclusive in 2 years.

Grand Theft IV is multiplatform so it doesn't count.

Also I don't know what to expect from games like Mass Effect, Too Human and Bioshock so I will hold judgement on them.

I just want some serious discussion without fanboyism on this topic because I feel disappointed when I got more for my money last generation. Again this doesn't have anything to do with the PS3 so don't bring it up.

 

 

ghettocheeze

Buying 9.0+ games only is a little fussy.

It's not that the 360 hasn't got any good games - it's simply that your standards are too high.

There is so much bias misinformation in the original posters message that it's laughable...:lol:

He is clearly a sony fanboy

Sorry, my mistake.  No games since Resistance only got 8.6 I think.jason1690

Oh yeah lol. Maybe he should have gotten a Wii :D

I hate to mention the obvious but the xbox 360 really is the next gen console with the best titles out there so far. Trust me if you're only playing (gamespot) AAA games then you cant be a complete gamer. I wouldnt of found gems like Shenmue, Ico, and Katamaria if I only played reviewed AAA Games, and to summarise the competition:

PS3: No exclusive AAA games

Wii: Just warioware it seems, so I took gamespots word for it, bought the game......and hated it. 

At th very least try giving the games an 8.0+ shot a go, im certain youll find some in that criteria youll love. 

im sure its been said but you shouldnt buy games just because someone else rates em low.there are amazing games like crackdown,dead rising and call of duty that are below 9 and are exelent,and you might really like them too if you would play them.of course,sometimes you shouldnt get gaames that are rates 7 or under, but if its 7 or up you should at least give it a glance.