I just got my paycheck this week and I have an extra 60+ dollars to spend on a game.
What do you people recommend?
PS I beat Halo at on a friends XBOX and I thought Knight of the Old Republic was awful after renting on Gamefly (great business btw).
So, besides those two, what do you think?
PPS. If anybody is up for a Tetris Worlds Live game, email me sometime.
-Wetchik/Nick
[ November 03, 2003, 12:25 PM: Message edited by: Wetchik ]
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Who CARES if you beat Halo, GET THE FRIGGIN GAME! Multiplayer action! FUN!
Or...
Soul Caliber 2
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
Knights of the Old Republic is the second best reason to get an X-Box. The first is Halo.
The thing about Halo is that it's the best game for multiplayer fun. That part of Halo NEVER gets old.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
::echos::
Never...
Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :
Shenmue 2
Posted by James Tiberius Kirk (Member # 2832) on :
XBox has games other than halo? O_o
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Enter the Matrix is a fun one, on any console.
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
Yeah, but I want something new. KOTOR was absolutely one of the worst games I ever played. It was more disappointing then when I bought Nintendo 64 back in the day.
Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
I feel your pain. I'm having a really hard time finding games I want to play for my x-box as well.
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
KOTOR is tough to play when you're not used to RPG's. Once you get the hang of it, it's wildly addicting.
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
I understood how the game worked in about ten minutes. I just didn't like it.
I know you can percieve as impossible that somebody hates a game that you love so much. They must not be understanding the game right?
I just didn't like KOTOR. I liked Diablo II far more. But that's PC games. Posted by Rhaegar The Fool (Member # 5811) on :
Freedom Fighters, its hilarious, and a great shooter.
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Get Halo. That is the only reason to buy a crappy x-box.
--ApostleRadio
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
XBOX isn't crappy! They have a lot more capabilities then you would know....
Their performance can be... ooomphed in the same way an upgradable computer can. Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
I agree that X-box has a lot of capabilities, but unfortunately there are not enough games that take advantage of what it has to offer.
Right not both my PS2 and Gamecube have many more playable/enjoyable titles to choose from.
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
More than I would know?
Have they done something to them that I didn't know about? I'm pretty sure I already know.
Edit, what he said, not enough good games.
[ November 03, 2003, 01:09 PM: Message edited by: prolixshore ]
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
I didn't mean that you wouldn't know. I just meant that most people (just know remembering that you know some tech stuff) don't know that you can modify them just like a computer, because that's what they are. Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
I hate computers. That's why I will never use one.......ummm.....::wanders off::
--ApostleRadio
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
That's funny, bad games makes the system bad? Wouldn't that make the developers unable to make a game good enough to take advantage of the great system that is the XBOX?
I'm sorry, I like my XBOX, and when you come in here saying XBOX sucks, that's kind of insulting to me because I like my XBOX.
Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
I agree, i like my x-box. I just don't think there are enough games to play on it. That was my point, not that the system itself sucked. The reason I bought mine was because I know that there will eventually be some very awesome games. Just not yet.
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
You can't understand the beauty that is KOTOR until you spent at least a few hours at it, not 10 minutes.
Why don't you go buy 'Barbie's Rocking roller skate playdate? '
That sounds about your level.
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Please tell me that's not a real game.
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
quote: That sounds about your level.
So, because I don't like a game that you do, you're somehow at a higher level than me?
I didn't like KOTOR. That means the game isn't any good in my mind. That doesn't mean that there is something wrong with me.
You make me feel like I'm in first grade again.
Kid 1:"Mortal Kombat is the best game ever!" Kid 2:"Donkey Kong is better!" 1:"Nuh uuuh!" 2:"Meet me at the bike racks after school punk!"
Ah, memories.
[ November 03, 2003, 02:04 PM: Message edited by: Wetchik ]
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
It was an honest assesment. I accept the fact you don't like a good game, and offered you something that is more your speed.
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
Oh ha ha. Very funny Pat. Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
I personally have never played KotoR but I think it looks pretty good. But I really think your arguement is funny. I don't see how you can be faulted for your opinion, because well, it's your opinion. but you should definately keep calling each other names and bringing lame barbie games into the mix. I'll keep an eye out for the recess monitor.
on a more serious note...
I can see how you might not like KotoR. It reminds me of when I bought Morrowind. All the reviews said it was great and everyone I talked to loved it. I played it and played it but could never get into it. I finally traded it in and decided it was an awful game.
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Morrowind was great! Let's fight to the death over it.
Posted by Rhaegar The Fool (Member # 5811) on :
You need some ridilin.
Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
If we are talking about morrowind we don't need to fight, the game will bore me to death and you'll win by forfit.
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
**looks up from Barbie game**
Wow. This one is better than my Mary Kate and Ashley Olson Be cool at school game. I mean, it's not every day you get Barbie to roller skate in a circle while she checks her makeup.
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
I thought an argument was a mutual thing. I'm not arguing with Pat. He's trying to make it one because I don't like KOTOR.
I just wanted some suggestions for games. I didn't create this thread to be childishly insulted.
Rhaegar the Fool, who were you saying needs ritalin?
[ November 03, 2003, 03:35 PM: Message edited by: Wetchik ]
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
No, really. This Barbie game is really good. I really think you'd like it.
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
This should be useful Barbie Games Posted by Caleb Varns (Member # 946) on :
Pat, what's up, buddy? You feeling alright?
I only ask because I can't even tell whether you're being sarcastic...
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
I'm just being a troll..I'm being over the top sarcastic so that Nick will know I'm only kidding.
I could fricking care less what game he buys, but the teasing is what's fun. And it's working.
And did you see the rating of those Barbie games? I might just be on to something here.
How are you Caleb?
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
You just keep playing those Barbie games Pat.
*still can't decide on games*
[ November 03, 2003, 03:15 PM: Message edited by: Wetchik ]
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
quote: I could fricking care less what game he buys, but the teasing is what's fun. And it's working.
Why? I just don't understand why people think it's funny.
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
I didn't say it was funny, I said it was fun.
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
Okay. Why is it fun?
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Pat, STFU I won't pass judgement on KoTOR because I haven't played it, but if you continue to be a troll, I will be forced to hunt you down and put gum in your hair. Consider this your only warning.
Wetchik, I would definitely say Soul Calibur II is one to look into. I'm not sure what's next in the GameFly queue, but if I play any better ones in the next week or two, I'll let you know.
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
What does STFÜ mean?
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
Pat's just trying to spread the word that Barbie is about more than just clothes, shoes and makeup.
Although he likes the makeup too.
Oh yeah, and the shoes. Wait till you see Pat's new Halo mods. Fabuuuuuulouuuus. Isaac Mizrahi meets Sargent Savage. And don't get him started on Manolo Blahnik's new line of combat boots.
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
narrativium, thanks for the tip. I just cancelled my gamefly account anyway because I have very little spare money.
[ November 03, 2003, 03:33 PM: Message edited by: Wetchik ]
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
Only Zal understands me.
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
quote: STFÜ
Is that "U" with the two dots above it supposed to be a big grin?
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
Nope. Those are called umlauts.
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
I really like playing KofTOR, but I'm having troubles getting past level III -- the wumpus keeps eating me.
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
Zal, to beat it, you've got to wump it.
Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
quote:Only Zal understands me.
Oh, the betrayal!
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
He's the only one who understand me in this thread.
Sorry Jonny Boy.
Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
I second Soul Calibur 2, if you don't already have it for another console.
And how can use say you own an XBOX if you don't own Halo?
Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
The XBOX was a gift. Halo wasn't part of that gift.
It will when I have more money. I enjoy the game, but I have beaten it on normal so I know how the story ends. Kind of pointless beyond then if you don't anybody else who has the XBOX like me. Posted by MEC (Member # 2968) on :
I've never played halo so I haven't "experianced" this mind altering game so maybe my opinion can help.
I have panzer dragon on sega saturn and I think that it's awesome, and from what I've heard panzer dragon orta is just as good.
I also have perfect dark on n64 and I like that alot too, but I haven't sen any previews of perfect dark zero.
If you're into it, GTA 3 and vice city are supposed to come out on X-Box this month.
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
Face it, JB. You'll never be able to rival me until you brush up on your fashion knowledge.
Better run out and buy the latest copy of Japanese Vogue and send in your subscription card for Women's Wear Daily. Cuz for now...
All the ladies love Zal, and so does Pat. Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
Curse my lack of fashion awareness!
Teach me your ways, Zal. Teach me how to be stylish and fashion-savvy. Teach me how to be walk the fine line between being well-dressed and being effeminate. Teach me to be a metrosexual.
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
Now that was just beautiful. I hate to admit this, but I think you're getting funnier, Jon Boy.
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
So for your first lesson:
Before you can even think about metrosexuality, you need to master classic British menswear.
Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
Dang. Albert Thurston makes some pretty sweet suspend—err, I mean braces. Posted by A Rat Named Dog (Member # 699) on :
Back to the original subject, you should save the sixty bucks and buy Deus Ex 2 next month. If you're absolutely desperate and/or an adrenaline junky who can't stand games with dialogue, go buy Crimson Skies: HRTR.
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Panzer Dragon Orta is, indeed, a very good game. However, I can only take about 20 minutes at a stretch, because it's very frustrating at times.
Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
Oh yeah, I forgot about Panzer Dragon Orta. That game's good too, but I think Soul Calibur 2 is better.
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Indeed
Posted by MEC (Member # 2968) on :
Oh and I forgot to mention Phantasy star online, I have the gamecube version and it has a few differences. the ones I can think of are these:
different controller(duh) on x-box you don't get the GBA minigames however, on x-box you do get voice chat online
I don't play mine online simply because I don't like paying fees to play games online, But I still find it fun.
Posted by Human (Member # 2985) on :
KOTOR? Halo? Phantasy Star Online? What are you guys thinking? Panzer Dragoon Orta. The only good XBox game.
Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :
An Xbox game that has been just released that is supposed to be really good is Crimson Skies. I haven't got it yet, but the screenshots look awesome. Also it is supposed to be the best Xbox Live game of the year. Unfortunately, I don't have Xbox live... Posted by Wetchik (Member # 3609) on :
*Has two free months of XBOX live left*
Posted by MEC (Member # 2968) on :
Oh and I think you need an active x-box live account to play PSO on x-box at all. I've also heard that hacking is much more rampant on the x-box ver.
I'm pretty sure that Phantasy star online ep. 3 is coming only to gamecube, i'm not sure about PSO ep. 1&2 plus.
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
I have gamefly back now, so I wonder, should I give KOTOR another try?
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
quote: Oh and I think you need an active x-box live account to play PSO on x-box at all. I've also heard that hacking is much more rampant on the x-box ver.
Hacking as in cheating online? Or hacking as in pirating games?
Posted by Jerryst316 (Member # 5054) on :
I cant believe nobody has talked about Soldier of Fortune II. That is a great shooter game and is very realistic. I still love to play the story and the multiplayer. Plus, the guns that are used are simply devasting. You will love it!
P.S Perfect Dark Zero? Is this for xbox and when does it come out? ::drooling at that prospect::
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
That's a run-to-the-rocket-launcher game in my opinion. Though I have only played the PC version, I don' think the Xbox version is much different.
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
Ninja Gaiden comes out this month.
If you don't buy it I will come to your house dressed like a ninja and attack you with chinese throwing stars.
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
I remember playing Perfect Dark on Nintendo 64 for hours upon hours. I loved that game. Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
I was just playing Co-Op PD with my friend at 8:00.
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
*looks up Ninja Gaiden reviews and checks availability on gamefly* *drools* *adds to Q* Thanks Strider. Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I'm playing Knights of the Old Republic right now, and (IMO) it's one of the best RPGs ever made. In fact, I'd put it up there with Fallout 2 and Planescape: Torment.
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
Well, I just got the game, and I bought it because I just found that it was better the second time. I have no idea why. I'm about ready to go to the Sith girl's party on Taris. Any tips Tom? Or anybody for that matter?
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
Well, I'm shocked. It was awful at first, because you don't have any control over the combat, and that was a big issue why I didn't like it at first. Now I'm captivated by the game. It's 1:20 and I'm still playing at the wee hours of the night. Posted by A Rat Named Dog (Member # 699) on :
Everyone needs to buy Full Spectrum Warrior when it comes out. That game is going to 0VVn!
Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :
Yes, yes - Ninja Gaiden!
Jeez, I wish I had an Xbox... if only for Halo 2. Sadly, if I were to buy a console right now, it'd be a Gamecube. It's got more games that both me and my wife enjoy/would like to buy, and it's cheaper than an Xbox.
*sigh* Maybe a decent Xbox emulator will come out so I can play Halo 2 without putting down $200 for another game system.
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
ummm...just a reminder that Ninja Gaiden is coming out soon.
Psychonauts is a game i think is going to be awesome.
from ign:
quote:Surreal action adventure game starring Raz, a powerful young cadet at psychic summer camp. While working on his levitation merit badge, Raz discovers that someone is kidnapping psychic children and stealing their brains. In order to foil this evil plot and earn the title of Psychonaut, Raz must project himself into the minds of one bizarre character after another to battle their nightmares and mental demons. He does all this while continuing to earn his psychic merit badges in Telekinesis, Clairvoyance, Pyrokinesis and more. Players run, bounce, float, climb, swing and sneak while defeating monsters, lunatics and demons with the Psi-Blast, a mental burst of energy that will banish nightmares.
The idea just sounds so intriguing. Each level is a mind of a different mental patient. So i'm sure each level is not only wholly different from any other one, but also totally insane!
And Fable comes out this summer. And from everything i've read and seen Fable will blow KOTOR out of the water in the "best RPG ever" category.
Posted by A Rat Named Dog (Member # 699) on :
quote:*sigh* Maybe a decent Xbox emulator will come out so I can play Halo 2 without putting down $200 for another game system.
Or maybe you could just STEAL one. That's really cheap.
[ February 19, 2004, 03:59 PM: Message edited by: A Rat Named Dog ]
Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
Yeah, but you can't forget about the cost for the bat or hammer to break the glass.
I wish they'd bring back Pilot Wings. I loved that game. I doubt if it came out, it would come out for XBOX, but whatever.
[ February 19, 2004, 04:37 PM: Message edited by: Da_Goat ]
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
The "quotes" should express my meaning. Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
Well, I just finished KotOR. How long did it take everybody else. Mine was just under 40 hours. Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :
I managed to beat KotOR in just over 30 hours. I beat it 3 days after purchasing it. Averages out to 10 hours a day. I am officially a maniac.
[ February 22, 2004, 02:38 AM: Message edited by: Mr.Funny ]
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
10 hours per day?
It took me weeks to beat it. But then, I don't play 10 hours per day. Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :
It was during the summer. I was bored. Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
I'm not criticizing, I'm just shocked. I don't think I could ever do that. I have played through the night with Half-Life though. Posted by Salaam (Member # 5239) on :
2 words, multiplayer HALO
get online, 4 x-boxes, 4 people on each one. Blood gulch........ahhhhh, good times......
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
Well Salaam, if you think about it, that's a lot of money. 4 Xboxes with two included controllers: 4($175) 4 TV's: 4($150) 4 copies of Halo: 4($50) Since we have the eight included controllers: 8($30) 100 based router: 30 5 cat5 cables: $50 So you get this addition:
Sure, playing with all that equipment can be fun, but you have to have some rich friends... Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :
Well, if everyone already owns most of the equipment (Xboxs, controllers, HALO, TVs) then all that is really neededed is the networking equipment and transportation to get everything to the same place. Since you would have 16 people, only 1 in four need to have Xboxs and other accessories.
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
I personally don't have four Xbox controllers, and I don't have a TV that I'm comfortable taking out of my house. It's an old Zenith, but still. It's a heavy sucker. Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
I just got Knights of the Old Republic for PC - WOW. I can see why someone would want to play for 10 hours a day. Great action, great story - it's like Neverwinter with a plot I care about (and Jedi!). I can't wait to get my new system up and running so I can play in it's full glory on a big screen.
Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :
While I own KotOR I have yet to play it, it crashes every time I try and run it. I suspect it doesn't like my drivers but since I don't have an internet connection at home right now there isn't a lot I can do about that. Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
"I can't wait to get my new system up and running so I can play in it's full glory on a big screen."
Let me confirm that this does, in fact, rock. Posted by Salaam (Member # 5239) on :
I'm not saying run out and buy all the equipment but if you have friends who already have controllers or a few who have more than two it can be easy. Even just using one box and hooking up through gamespy and playing with people you don't know is fun. and remember.... get invisibility and bonk the noobs, so much fun. they have no idea what hit 'em
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I won't pass judgement on KoTOR because I haven't played it, but if you continue to be a troll, I will be forced to hunt you down and put gum in your hair. Consider this your only warning.![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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Also it is supposed to be the best Xbox Live game of the year. Unfortunately, I don't have Xbox live... ![[Grumble]](graemlins/grumble.gif)
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Though I have only played the PC version, I don' think the Xbox version is much different.
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