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**Gonzo** · 11:04 PM

Hey guys...
Thought we could use a thread to help one another out with purchasing new and used games. Now that the next gen consoles are out and the holiday season will soon be upon us, many new games are going to drop. We've been throwing 'reviews' in several different threads or making new threads for each game. I thought we might like to converge and discuss them as a whole. Whether you're on PS3, 360, PS4, XB one or even a wii, PC and Mac, this is a repository for what you're playing and how you rate it.

Let's try to do a 1-10 scale for each game. Take into account the following:

Storyline
Challenge
Replayability
Graphics
Online functionality
Downloadable content
AI/npc's
Price
Length of gameplay

You can use all or some of those as a guide to score the game. If there are other aspects you'd like to tell as about with your game, please do so. These are just suggentions.

Please note what system, (if necessary i.e. It being exclusive to a system) you're playing on and let us know what you think.

1. Sucks, I'd rather watch Brodie Croyle play as our starter. This game is dogshit.
2. Don't waste your time. It's obviously been programmed by a bunch of chimps with syphilis.
3. I'd rather eat tapioca pudding out of my grandmothers colostomy bag, then stick my tongue in her stoma.
4. Meh, there's really better stuff to do, (like waxing my pubes) but I was lazy.
5. This is kinda like purgatory. It's not the best place to be but it could be worse.
6. Not bad at all... It's like I just scored a BJ from my hot first cousin.
7. Entertaining as all hell, kinda like the feeling where you just drank enough not to puke and can still walk.
8. Buy this game, I'm super-cereal. It's got stuff that makes my nipples tingly.
9. HELL F'ing YEAH! I'd talk more about it but I'm gonna be locked in place for a week just playing this ****er.
10. This game is like godfather two and the empire strikes back joined forces to **** your face off with wow. I'm taking all of my PTO days and going on FMLA.

EDIT: We can also discuss upcoming/all things gaming in here as well.
Enjoy!

**Gonzo** · 10-16-2014, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Still waiting for a next gen game that will hold my attention that isn't a remaster. Hell, even Last of Us Remastered didn't really do it for me. Loved it the first time.

So far the only game I have played all the way through on the PS4 is Tomb Raider Definitive.

Destiny already lost my attention, thanks to the Royals.

Well, even if you don't like FPS games, maybe try Metro redux. Compelling story.
I'm going to go pick up Alien Isolation today I think. GameStop will let me return The Evil Within for full credit.

**007** · 10-16-2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Well, even if you don't like FPS games, maybe try Metro redux. Compelling story.
I'm going to go pick up Alien Isolation today I think. GameStop will let me return The Evil Within for full credit.

I love first person shooters just haven't been any good ones lately

**Gonzo** · 10-16-2014, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I love first person shooters just haven't been any good ones lately

Well, metros pretty good. Kind of a mix of linear FPS and a first person open world when you're not on mission.
The upgrade system is pretty satisfying. As is the silenced pistol for head shots. Lol
If you're looking for gorgeous graphics and an over the top story, Wolfenstein is your best bet. It's a little short, though.
Metro redux is two games, 20+ hrs gameplay.

I'm gonna give The Evil Within one last chance but every time I think it's decent, it shits the bed.

RaiderH8r · 10-16-2014, 01:28 PM

I'm about an hour into Shadow of Morder (based in large part on the reviews here so thank you to all) and I'm pretty pleased with it. I was kind of leaning towards DriveClub but couldn't find any reviews I found credible enough to justify jumping in.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 10-16-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Ok... Uncharted 1 is pretty short gameplay. Sorry you had to start there. Seriously though, get 2 or 3 and 1 will seem quaint and pretty fun. Just seeing how far the franchise progressed.

Anywho, I totally agree with constant action in games. Things like Wolfenstein are fun for a while but get monotonous. There are so few titles out for next gen that it was the best from what I had to chose from.

Thief is a lot like Dishonered. Yes.
I think I disliked Dishonored because I'm not that into magic spells and such in my games. It has it's merits... Good graphics and a lot of stealth. But it was just soooo much looting and it's so easy to tip off the watchmen. Edit: thief is exceedingly linear. They try to hide it but it is.

If you like dishonered, you'll probably like thief.

I'm on my second round of Dishonored. First round was high-chaos, killing everything that got in my way. This round, trying to get through it was few (or no) kills. I'm ready to start the last mission, have 9 total kills - all of which are assassins and weepers.

I'm planning one more round - I want to do the whole thing undetected.

This game kicks ass.

Ceej · 10-17-2014, 07:44 AM

I should learn to read.

Mother****erJones · 10-17-2014, 07:57 AM

I wouldn't buy the alien game. Didn't seem good according to reviews. I'd rent it with gamefly

Imon Yourside · 10-17-2014, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

I'm a HUGE fan of the Borderlands series. I easily put well over 100 hours into Borderlands and Borderlands 2. Only disappoint I have right now is that it's not available on next gen.

I bought the new Borderlands and Final Fantasy but can't put down warframe to play either one.

Imon Yourside · 10-17-2014, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Well, metros pretty good. Kind of a mix of linear FPS and a first person open world when you're not on mission.
The upgrade system is pretty satisfying. As is the silenced pistol for head shots. Lol
If you're looking for gorgeous graphics and an over the top story, Wolfenstein is your best bet. It's a little short, though.
Metro redux is two games, 20+ hrs gameplay.

I'm gonna give The Evil Within one last chance but every time I think it's decent, it shits the bed.

The Metro games all have that this is a russian game it sucks feel to them, never got into them.

Mother****erJones · 10-17-2014, 08:29 AM

IGN gave Evil Within an 8.7

ragedogg69 · 10-17-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

I wouldn't buy the alien game. Didn't seem good according to reviews. I'd rent it with gamefly

The only bad reviews I saw was from IGN/Gamespot. The rest rate it above average. There was already one review score changed because the reviewer said he rushed his playthrough to make the deadline. The core mechanic of the game is real patience. If you rush at all, you will call it bullshit AI. Just another example of why game reviews are bullshit. I would much rather watch a twitch of it, or see what users think.

It is far from perfect, but it is not terrible.

**Gonzo** · 10-17-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ragedogg69

The only bad reviews I saw was from IGN/Gamespot. The rest rate it above average. There was already one review score changed because the reviewer said he rushed his playthrough to make the deadline. The core mechanic of the game is real patience. If you rush at all, you will call it bullshit AI. Just another example of why game reviews are bullshit. I would much rather watch a twitch of it, or see what users think.

It is far from perfect, but it is not terrible.

Thanks for the heads up man.

RaiderH8r · 10-17-2014, 11:03 AM

Really enjoying Shadow of Mordor. Damn thing kept me up to 3 AM and I didn't notice until it was too late. Now I close my office door and nap in the big, red chair.

Dayze · 10-17-2014, 11:59 AM

I need to break out The Last of Us. I probably only played a few hours of it (if that), and 'life' took over about 8 months ago. My wife is out of town all weekend, so maybe some good beer and dedicated time to the game is in order.

I have a decent amount of time into GTA V, but for some reason (probably user error), the last few times I've played it, it seemed like I wasn't quite sure what to 'do' next. I couldn't really find any missions on the map - I'm wondering if I need to complete all the little smaller, missions first.

Also, I wonder if it's time to hop back onto Battlefield 3. I've taken a huge retirement from it (over a year ago) after I could no longer tolerate the hacks/boosters.
Hopefully they've moved on to BF4 etc. The straw that broke the back for me was getting sniped, through a wall, while I was in the middle of a building…………from a guy at the other teams deployment spot. Some sort of hack for sure. I would deploy, and just lay on the floor in the middle of the building – then after a few minutes, I’d get killed from the other side of the map. WTF buys a game and uses hacks?....defeats the purpose.

Imon Yourside · 10-17-2014, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dayze

I need to break out The Last of Us. I probably only played a few hours of it (if that), and 'life' took over about 8 months ago. My wife is out of town all weekend, so maybe some good beer and dedicated time to the game is in order.

I have a decent amount of time into GTA V, but for some reason (probably user error), the last few times I've played it, it seemed like I wasn't quite sure what to 'do' next. I couldn't really find any missions on the map - I'm wondering if I need to complete all the little smaller, missions first.

Also, I wonder if it's time to hop back onto Battlefield 3. I've taken a huge retirement from it (over a year ago) after I could no longer tolerate the hacks/boosters.
Hopefully they've moved on to BF4 etc. The straw that broke the back for me was getting sniped, through a wall, while I was in the middle of a building…………from a guy at the other teams deployment spot. Some sort of hack for sure. I would deploy, and just lay on the floor in the middle of the building – then after a few minutes, I’d get killed from the other side of the map. WTF buys a game and uses hacks?....defeats the purpose.

I've used a few hacks in my day but I don't PVP so it's pretty much a victimless crime .

08-27-2014, 12:19 AM
Gonzo Stuff & Things Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Yukon Casino cash: $10126924	All Things Video Games & Game Reviews Hey guys... Thought we could use a thread to help one another out with purchasing new and used games. Now that the next gen consoles are out and the holiday season will soon be upon us, many new games are going to drop. We've been throwing 'reviews' in several different threads or making new threads for each game. I thought we might like to converge and discuss them as a whole. Whether you're on PS3, 360, PS4, XB one or even a wii, PC and Mac, this is a repository for what you're playing and how you rate it. Let's try to do a 1-10 scale for each game. Take into account the following: Storyline Challenge Replayability Graphics Online functionality Downloadable content AI/npc's Price Length of gameplay You can use all or some of those as a guide to score the game. If there are other aspects you'd like to tell as about with your game, please do so. These are just suggentions. Please note what system, (if necessary i.e. It being exclusive to a system) you're playing on and let us know what you think. 1. Sucks, I'd rather watch Brodie Croyle play as our starter. This game is dogshit. 2. Don't waste your time. It's obviously been programmed by a bunch of chimps with syphilis. 3. I'd rather eat tapioca pudding out of my grandmothers colostomy bag, then stick my tongue in her stoma. 4. Meh, there's really better stuff to do, (like waxing my pubes) but I was lazy. 5. This is kinda like purgatory. It's not the best place to be but it could be worse. 6. Not bad at all... It's like I just scored a BJ from my hot first cousin. 7. Entertaining as all hell, kinda like the feeling where you just drank enough not to puke and can still walk. 8. Buy this game, I'm super-cereal. It's got stuff that makes my nipples tingly. 9. HELL F'ing YEAH! I'd talk more about it but I'm gonna be locked in place for a week just playing this **er. 10. This game is like godfather two and the empire strikes back joined forces to ** your face off with wow. I'm taking all of my PTO days and going on FMLA. EDIT: We can also discuss upcoming/all things gaming in here as well. Enjoy! Last edited by Gonzo; 08-28-2014 at 11:04 PM..
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10-16-2014, 01:28 PM	#94
RaiderH8r Now it's Willie Time! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beating hippies Casino cash: $5253512	I'm about an hour into Shadow of Morder (based in large part on the reviews here so thank you to all) and I'm pretty pleased with it. I was kind of leaning towards DriveClub but couldn't find any reviews I found credible enough to justify jumping in. __________________ “You may think RaiderH8r is just a thinker. But I’m not just a thinker. I’m a doer. Every day I go out there, and rev that engine, fire it up, grab a hold of that line between speed and chaos, and wrestle it to the ground like a demon cobra. And when the fear rises up in my belly, I use it. Fear is powerful, because it’s been there for billions of years. And it is good. And I use it. And I ride it; I ride it like a skeleton horse through the gates of hell.”
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Ceej BOOM!1! Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $9505541	I should learn to read.
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10-17-2014, 11:03 AM	#103
RaiderH8r Now it's Willie Time! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beating hippies Casino cash: $5253512	Really enjoying Shadow of Mordor. Damn thing kept me up to 3 AM and I didn't notice until it was too late. Now I close my office door and nap in the big, red chair. __________________ “You may think RaiderH8r is just a thinker. But I’m not just a thinker. I’m a doer. Every day I go out there, and rev that engine, fire it up, grab a hold of that line between speed and chaos, and wrestle it to the ground like a demon cobra. And when the fear rises up in my belly, I use it. Fear is powerful, because it’s been there for billions of years. And it is good. And I use it. And I ride it; I ride it like a skeleton horse through the gates of hell.”
Posts: 4,051

10-17-2014, 11:59 AM	#104
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $5209358	I need to break out The Last of Us. I probably only played a few hours of it (if that), and 'life' took over about 8 months ago. My wife is out of town all weekend, so maybe some good beer and dedicated time to the game is in order. I have a decent amount of time into GTA V, but for some reason (probably user error), the last few times I've played it, it seemed like I wasn't quite sure what to 'do' next. I couldn't really find any missions on the map - I'm wondering if I need to complete all the little smaller, missions first. Also, I wonder if it's time to hop back onto Battlefield 3. I've taken a huge retirement from it (over a year ago) after I could no longer tolerate the hacks/boosters. Hopefully they've moved on to BF4 etc. The straw that broke the back for me was getting sniped, through a wall, while I was in the middle of a building…………from a guy at the other teams deployment spot. Some sort of hack for sure. I would deploy, and just lay on the floor in the middle of the building – then after a few minutes, I’d get killed from the other side of the map. WTF buys a game and uses hacks?....defeats the purpose. __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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