The Computer/Console Gaming Thread

[Doubledealer]

Got myself Uncharted 3 from ozgameshop yesterday. Now I only need to find the time to play it...

Will be interested to hear what you think of it. I finished it last night and found it crushingly boring/disappointing compared to 2 (which I adored throughout, easily in my top 5 games of this generation). The desert chapters were superb however, loved every moment and the level design was MUCH better than anything that came before in the game. The characters are as charming as ever, but the big scenes that should really hit hard emotionally just really fail to resonate (at least for me).

Before I end my rant, while the combat in Uncharted 3 does show some improvements (LOVE the grenade toss back), it still has a loooong way to go. I can't believe you still have to press a button to pick up ammo and grenades!! In any other game simply walking over these items would add them to your inventory but Uncharted still has you pressing /\ every time. **** it is annoying! And I know it's not going to happen but I hope for UC4 they re-do Drake's movement, controlling Drake still feels like you're driving a boat...

6.5/10

[5FDP]

Geez, that's a harsh review DD Most gaming sites have this rated as 'perfect' and 'game of the year'. Like you, I loved the second game... it's right up there with RE4 for me. Either way, I was going to get this game because I've played the first two.

I can't believe you still have to press a button to pick up ammo and grenades!! In any other game simply walking over these items would add them to your inventory but Uncharted still has you pressing /\ every time. **** it is annoying!

I can understand where you're coming from by saying this, but IRL nobody picks up objects just by walking over them (that would be kinda cool ). I guess the developers were just trying to avoid people being lucky by picking things up when they didn't even realise ammo was there because when you're running around under gun fire, you would be less aware of your surroundings *shrugs*

[Doubledealer]

Geez, that's a harsh review DD Most gaming sites have this rated as 'perfect' and 'game of the year'. Like you, I loved the second game... it's right up there with RE4 for me. Either way, I was going to get this game because I've played the first two.

Indeed. Fans of the previous games have to play it, and hopefully you get more enjoyment out of it than I did. Funny you mention RE4, I've been playing that recently on Xbox Live and it hasn't aged a day. Love that game!

I can understand where you're coming from by saying this, but IRL nobody picks up objects just by walking over them (that would be kinda cool ). I guess the developers were just trying to avoid people being lucky by picking things up when they didn't even realise ammo was there because when you're running around under gun fire, you would be less aware of your surroundings *shrugs*

Realism doesn't always = fun. I can understand slower games like Bioshock and Dead Space having a pick-up system like this but for a game as fast paced as Uncharted it just seems so wrong to me.

[Hursticon]

Another one for the Voltron fans.

[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.

[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.

[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