The Computer/Console Gaming Thread

[shokwave2]

Been playing The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for a few days now. Various websites have given this a perfect or near perfect score. And even though i'm only a few hours and dungeons in, i agree with them. The controls take some getting used to (probably been playing with an XBOX controller too long) but everything else is perfect.

The visuals look awesome, as the further you get away from an object, it fades into the background which looks like a watercolour painting. At a closer look the environment and charcters are made up of what look like tiny blotches of paint, which amaze you everytime you enter a new area. A very artistic game. And as always the audio is superb with catchy tunes and some classic Zelda themes.

I recommend this game to any Zelda fan, Nintendo fan or longtime gamer who wants to experience a rare gaming gem. BTW, game gets released 24th November.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Darnit, been trying to avoid hearing good things about Skyward sword. If I get it, I will need yet ANOTHER controller for my wii. I ahve managed to avoid the wiimotion plus so far. Damn. I had a feeling Skyward sword would be a good game.

[shokwave2]

Yeah unfortunately the control scheme is only for the WiiMotion Plus. If they had put an option in to use the standard contoller plug-in then they may have attracted a larger audience. Don't let the fiddly controls put you off a gorgeous game though. You may get annoyed at times but there's too much to enjoy.

[tron07]

I find Metal Gear Solid have more solid game play then Uncharted 2... you can go about the game your own way, while uncharted is like running on rails. Graphics wise Uncharted are nicer.

I havent finish or touch it for quite some time though, but will have to finish it before I go in to U3

[i_amtrunks]

Darnit, been trying to avoid hearing good things about Skyward sword. If I get it, I will need yet ANOTHER controller for my wii. I ahve managed to avoid the wiimotion plus so far. Damn. I had a feeling Skyward sword would be a good game.

If you hunt around places like TRU you might be able to find the motion plus attachment that was sold for about $30 that would not require you to buy another controller.

Or spend $90 and get the game with a bonus limited edition controller.

[jena]

I hated Twilight Princess or whatever the previous Wii Zelda game was called so I'm so worried I'll hate this one. Nothing will ever top Ocarina of Time in my opinion. I totally think I'll buy the version with the gold remote. There has been too many game releases lately! My bank account is feeling the pinch.


If anyone is curious, Need For Speed: The Run is awesome.

[i_amtrunks]

Lego Harry Potter 5-7 is a follow up/continue game rather than anything new or exciting.

But still alot of fun, the Weasly twins new tweak is alot of fun. I've only finished year 5, but very addictive and different with how some of the levels are integrated, and some school/story events occur in almost mini level scenarios.

Not the prettiest game on Wii, but decent enough.

Infamous 2 on the PS3 is brilliant, the visual upgrade is so significant to the original that you would almost beleive them to be different series with simialr elements rather than a sequel. Might take a while to get used to the new Cole voice actor, I prefer the gruffer original.

Hopefulyl Skyward Sword will be ready for me to play a bit of tonight...

[5FDP]

OK... finally had some time to give Uncharted 3 a crack, mostly the co-op mode with my nephew. First impression is that it's a lot harder than the previous two games (either that or I have gone rusty ).

At this point I like it and look forward to story mode

[Accel]

Picked up the new Assassins Creed and the new Marvel vs Capcom version today. but I don't know if Skyrim will let me play other games

[shokwave2]

I hated Twilight Princess or whatever the previous Wii Zelda game was called so I'm so worried I'll hate this one. Nothing will ever top Ocarina of Time in my opinion. I totally think I'll buy the version with the gold remote. There has been too many game releases lately! My bank account is feeling the pinch.

I'd rate Skyward Sword equal with Ocarina of Time as the best of the Zelda series. Twilight Princess was good, but i found Wind Waker, Spirit Tracks and Phantom Hourglass better. Twilight Princess was too dark and too much playing as another character.

I agree with the too many game releases. At the moment i'm trying to play Battlefield 3, Arkham City, Skyrim, Rayman Origins and Skyward Sword all at once