The Computer/Console Gaming Thread

[Firestorm]

It's short and repetitive, lots of humans getting captured/needing rescue. So just like a Prime episode in game format. I regret purchasing it for $25 on sale. Gameplay is okay, nothing buggy, but nothing interesting.

Suffice to say it's no FoC?

Goodness me no.

It's bearable. Definitely aimed at kids, in the 4-8 bracket I think. Even on hard its a cake walk. I still play it occasionally, just to get all the collectables, and hear the voices. I'll never tire of Welker as Megatron.

It does have vehicle combat and the Transforming is handled well, you can drive and TF and attack, jump etc all in a smooth motion, which is what I really liked about the ROTF game on ps3.

I do like that their guns transform (Hold to charge and the weapons changes shape) and when in vehicle mode, if you shoot parts, of the vehicle transform to make the guns. EG, the side panels of Ratchet drop out a bit and reveal the guns, so there is some interesting stuff, but you can finish it pretty soon

Alright thanks guys, I probably won't get it unless I can find it cheap, so is it a shooting game like WfC/FoC or is it more a Beat em up? I've heard both claims

Back to Sonic Lost Worlds, I just hope the 3ds version is a good copy of what was shown in the video. I dont want to see it being a 2d super-cut down version with the same name.

Hmm, being Lost WorldS, it makes me wonder if they will take cues from, say Sonic CRackers and other random Sonic concepts...

I like the way you think Tets, the lost worlds title could be a hint at revisiting abandoned sonic concepts (X-treme, crackers, etc)

it's just a rumour but from what I've heard the 3DS version will be a full 3d/2d game like the wiiU version so hopefully it won't be simplified and watered down like Colours and Generations were

I'm still super hyped for Lost Worlds but part of me wishes they would make a game where Sonic's friend's are playable again

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Alright thanks guys, I probably won't get it unless I can find it cheap, so is it a shooting game like WfC/FoC or is it more a Beat em up? I've heard both claims

It has both elements in it, run around a 3d level and you can either shoot baddies, or smash them. Shotting give you range, but the shots are incredibly weak. Smashing them has power but you are more vulnerable to being hit.

I'm still super hyped for Lost Worlds but part of me wishes they would make a game where Sonic's friend's are playable again

Certain Sonic friends
I think Sonic has too many pals personally. I don't mind as long as they enhance Gameplay. But a lot of the time they have just played exactly like Sonic. Take Sonic Adventure 2 for example, Shadow is exactly the same as Sonic. Bah. Even in games where they differ, they have cocked it up. Sonic 06, too much time playing as other characters other than Sonic. Although I could write a thesis on why Sonic 06 should not have been released. ( I really hated negotiating the large world that Sonic could zip around in a second, but Silver had to plod along in. Gah! don't get me started)

Personally, I like the classics buds, Tails, Knuckles, Metal Sonic. Espio is kind of cool. Shadow, Rougue etc can go away. I actually thought that Blaze the cat was a good character and had some interesting skills. I have a soft spot for Marine, coz she's an Aussie (despite being a raccoon)! Actually there are lost of Aussies, Knuckles would have to be an Aussie and all Marine's pals were Aussies (they were Koalas).

[Trent]

I miss the armada PS2 game. Used to love the high speed jump and transformation into combat.

[Golden Phoenix]

I miss the armada PS2 game. Used to love the high speed jump and transformation into combat.

Ditto.

I loved that game. Kicked so much ass. I held it higher than WFC and FoC. I also liked slight sluggishness of the robot mode movement.
It was an awesome game, and I am not just saying that because it was Australian made.

[CBratron]

I miss the armada PS2 game. Used to love the high speed jump and transformation into combat.

I still have it and I still have a ps2. Only problem is the TV only accepts HDMI or Component and I must be missing a setting because everything is this green hue.

[Raptormesh]

Just purchased KOTOR for the ipad and had a quick play. It's still unbelievably fun, moreso that I can do it on the bed on in the john. Really do miss the old bioware.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Aannd just finished inFamous as evil Cole. Had a lot more fun on the second playthrough as the bad guy. Didn't have to accidentally blowing up stupid pedestrians and went crazy with the explosive powers he gets. Lots of fun. I am glad they did the good/bad thing as it made me play through it again. Very impressive.

Only real complaint though is if you clear the areas completely and go thr evil path, when you get seriously juiced, there is nothing to do but take on the final boss. The only generic guys you come across are nothing special. SO if you play this and go the evil route, leave a couple of side missions so you can have some fun with the insane strength he gets.

[i_amtrunks]

SO if you play this and go the evil route, leave a couple of side missions so you can have some fun with the insane strength he gets.

Absolutely agree. If you don't mind splurging a little hard earned on the psn store, get the dlc infamous 2 pack. It's called festival of blood and is a "what-if" Cole was turned into a vampire. Great fun, short but brilliant.

Started Lara Croft this afternoon since my reports are done for the semester and I had a few hours free when our power was restored (tree came down on the lines) and it is brilliant, a better game than Uncharted 2 so far, it feels more dangerous and the game is very immersive, Lara struggles throughout, unlike Drake who just seems to be enjoying nearly dying every 39seconds...

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Absolutely agree. If you don't mind splurging a little hard earned on the psn store, get the dlc infamous 2 pack. It's called festival of blood and is a "what-if" Cole was turned into a vampire. Great fun, short but brilliant.

Started Lara Croft this afternoon since my reports are done for the semester and I had a few hours free when our power was restored (tree came down on the lines) and it is brilliant, a better game than Uncharted 2 so far, it feels more dangerous and the game is very immersive, Lara struggles throughout, unlike Drake who just seems to be enjoying nearly dying every 39seconds...

Yeahm inFamous 2 is next on my buy list I think. Should eb able to pick it up for cheap now methinks. Not so sure about festival of blod though, I can't stand the interface of the PS shop now, it drives me insane. How is it that a search for the title of something doesn't find it? Gaaah!

TR is on my watch list. I am not too sure how I will go as a long term Lara fan. The thing I enjoyed the most about TR is the puzzles and exploration and I hear that those are rather lacking in this new game. Mind you, I amd still playing through TR collection as it is Maybe I should avoid playing 4 lara games at once...

[Paulbot]

Yeahm inFamous 2 is next on my buy list I think. Should eb able to pick it up for cheap now methinks.

See how you go. I've got a MISB one to sell for $15 but the postage... you'd probably be able to get it cheaper at JB. I think it's gone platinum now.

I love the Tomb Raider games, but the new one is down my list of games to play. I finally got around to playing Uncharted over the last weekend (on Friday and finished on Sunday).

It was similar in theme to the Tomb Raider games which is one of the reasons I wanted to play it, but I got sick of the very repetitious gun fights. Take cover, shoot, move to the next bit of cover, shoot and repeat. I enjoyed the game overall but it's not something I want to play again so I will trade it in.

Next weekend, a long weekend here in Vic, I'm playing Uncharted 2 which as I recall reading is the best of the series. I purchased it three years ago, but it's been sitting in the "to play" pile since then which is far too long.