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~~AquaParade~~ · 03-01-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaParade

Bioshock 2

I beat it and ended with the "good ending" this morning.
Simply Amazing.
Judging by the majority of feedback I was reading on the web, I was pretty sure that the sequel to the original Bioshock was going to fall just a little short in comparison. In my opinion, this was just not the case. I can't remember the last time I felt so beautifully immersed in a video game universe.

The combat, as I'm sure most of you have heard is a definite step up from the original. Dual wielding plasmids and weapons was a real treat, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well the plasmids and weapons worked in conjunction. One really neat example of this involves launching an enemy into the air with a "cyclone trap" , and instantly aiming up towards him, and tearing him to shreds with your machine gun in mid air...or even firing a spear afterwards to launch him across the room and onto the wall. Simply awesome.

What really sold me on this game was the level of immersion. Vapor leaves your visor "helmet hud" moist, water drips on your helmet triggering just the right sound effect, and the oceanic architecture is stunning. When you play this game and turn out the lights, you will enter the world of rapture.

To wrap things up, this was definitely one of the most satisfying games I've played in a while. After Mass Effect 2 spoiled me, I thought I'd have a mediocre few months of gaming, but Bioshock 2 has surpassed the original in my eyes (despite the oh so brilliant " Would you kindly?" revelation), and even risen to the top of my favorite games list among champions like Metal Gear Solid 3 and Shadow of the Colossus....Oh and the story was good too! Touching stuff.

Highly Recommended :]

Hope no one minds me throwin my "currently playing" Bioshock 2 feedback in here....Thoughts?

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Originally Posted by Brodie

The demo doesnt do the game justice. At all.

This true? I really wanted to like that game. I'm a huge action adventure fan, but man fighting those big bats was excruciatingly boring, and I didn't think the level architecture was that great in the demo either...

*Brodie* · 03-01-2010, 08:04 PM

From what people are saying, I kind of want to "play" Bioshock 2, but I dont think it'd be much of an "experience," as the first one was. I'm interested.

And as far as Darksiders, it gets better, more interesting. Its a matter of investing time into it too. I flew through it, cause it was like "oh ****, I'm gonna do this, NOW I'm doing this." Whereas Cure was kind of slower and more meticulous, and collecting EVERY thing.

Its playable a bunch of different ways, in that regard. And at no time do you feel like its NOT some form of epic. Like, you ARE War, and you're powerful, and they show that. They just knock you down a few pegs by making you go up against GIANT BEHEMOTHS, or angels.

Really neat. Almost makes up for Joe Mad's absense from comics for 10 years... (cause Ultimates 3 certainly didn't.)

Its the adult version of Zelda, for basic terms. I look forward to Darksiders 2 more than I do the next Zelda, I'll say that much.

*Ninjinister* · 03-01-2010, 09:06 PM

One of my co-workers is going to let me borrow Darksiders. Then another of my co-workers (who doesn't even own a PS3 or 360, mind you) said this morning upon learning this, "Didn't you hear how terrible that game is?" He proceeds to pull up a review on Youtube by some British bloke whose accent is too thick for me to understand everything he says. The only thing I can understand is "God of War" repeated ad infinitum. Cue second co-worker giggling like a schoolgirl.

First co-worker and I spend the entire duration discussing how it's almost nothing like God of War and is more like the Zelda games.

Not related to game purchases, mind you, just Brodie's mention of the game triggered this memory from this morning.

On the actual purchasing front, I just got Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Gaiden on PSP. Haven't tried it yet, though.

**Barkworm** · 03-02-2010, 02:08 PM

Still playing Darksiders which is a really good game. I don't think it is as good as the many games it borrows from but the blend of it all feels fresh and is a lot of fun. My only gripe is with War's voice actor who sounds like some C-movie Dracula wannabe.

*Mr. Snackpants* · 03-02-2010, 02:48 PM

Battlefield Bad Company 2

*Ninjinister* · 03-02-2010, 07:08 PM

That's the voice that Liam O'Brien uses in almost everything o.O

*gobo* · 03-02-2010, 10:36 PM

Playe New Super Mario Bros. Wii a few hours yesterday... My thumbs are sore.

Spacebabie · 03-03-2010, 07:21 PM

I've been playing the Wii Fit. Husband has been playing Mass Effect2

*Zachatello00* · 03-03-2010, 09:50 PM

Sonic Kart > Mario Kart

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-03-2010, 10:40 PM

Finally found Heavy Rain. Awesome so far.

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Originally Posted by Zachatello00

Sonic Kart > Mario Kart

If by that you mean Mario Kart Wii, then I totally agree with you.

*Turo602* · 03-05-2010, 05:50 PM

I beat Iron Man and it was sort of fun and repetitive. Glad I got that out of the way, now I am playing The Incredible Hulk. It is fun so far and also the first Hulk game I've played.

Damien Kash · 03-06-2010, 06:57 AM

Heavy rain

Playing it the second time now
great stuff!!

*Ninjinister* · 03-06-2010, 12:30 PM

TMNT: Battle for the City. I hadn't played it in a while and decided I had enough time this morning to sneak in a 15 minute playthrough.

愛 · 03-09-2010, 06:40 AM

Final Fantasy XIII. Really good so far!

poiuytre · 03-09-2010, 07:48 AM

Final Fantasy XIII (PS3)

It's very good so far, but I'm not entirely happy with the game's focus. The sense of exploration and adventure has largely been traded in for more attention on the battle system and the story. It's not necessarily a bad thing but the beautifully crafted world does make you wonder what lies beyond if you deviate from the fixed paths. I assume they're trying to widen the gap between Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest's differences on purpose.

*discordiatookie* · 03-09-2010, 04:42 PM

Fallout 3 on the 360. Three hours in so far, really, really enjoying it. Just deciding weither to become a badass or a good guy. Guess time will tell...

*Powder* · 03-09-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

TMNT: Battle for the City. I hadn't played it in a while and decided I had enough time this morning to sneak in a 15 minute playthrough.

What system was that one on?

*Ninjinister* · 03-09-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

What system was that one on?

It's not on a system. It's a dedicated console game by WayForward Technologies. Short, not exactly a lot of depth, but pretty well animated and a nice timekill.

http://tmnt.wikia.com/wiki/Teenage_M...e_for_the_City
http://www.wayforward.com/index.php?...d=76&Itemid=96

*Cure* · 03-09-2010, 05:56 PM

Final Fantasy XIII! Hooray!

*Cure* · 03-09-2010, 06:15 PM

Final Fantasy XIII. It's pretty cool so far, but the camera's kinda doo-doo.

03-01-2010, 08:04 PM	#4502
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	From what people are saying, I kind of want to "play" Bioshock 2, but I dont think it'd be much of an "experience," as the first one was. I'm interested. And as far as Darksiders, it gets better, more interesting. Its a matter of investing time into it too. I flew through it, cause it was like "oh ****, I'm gonna do this, NOW I'm doing this." Whereas Cure was kind of slower and more meticulous, and collecting EVERY thing. Its playable a bunch of different ways, in that regard. And at no time do you feel like its NOT some form of epic. Like, you ARE War, and you're powerful, and they show that. They just knock you down a few pegs by making you go up against GIANT BEHEMOTHS, or angels. Really neat. Almost makes up for Joe Mad's absense from comics for 10 years... (cause Ultimates 3 certainly didn't.) Its the adult version of Zelda, for basic terms. I look forward to Darksiders 2 more than I do the next Zelda, I'll say that much. __________________ Stupendous Monster

03-01-2010, 09:06 PM	#4503
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	One of my co-workers is going to let me borrow Darksiders. Then another of my co-workers (who doesn't even own a PS3 or 360, mind you) said this morning upon learning this, "Didn't you hear how terrible that game is?" He proceeds to pull up a review on Youtube by some British bloke whose accent is too thick for me to understand everything he says. The only thing I can understand is "God of War" repeated ad infinitum. Cue second co-worker giggling like a schoolgirl. First co-worker and I spend the entire duration discussing how it's almost nothing like God of War and is more like the Zelda games. Not related to game purchases, mind you, just Brodie's mention of the game triggered this memory from this morning. On the actual purchasing front, I just got Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Gaiden on PSP. Haven't tried it yet, though. __________________

03-02-2010, 02:08 PM	#4504
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,766	Still playing Darksiders which is a really good game. I don't think it is as good as the many games it borrows from but the blend of it all feels fresh and is a lot of fun. My only gripe is with War's voice actor who sounds like some C-movie Dracula wannabe. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

03-02-2010, 07:08 PM	#4506
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	That's the voice that Liam O'Brien uses in almost everything o.O __________________

03-02-2010, 10:36 PM	#4507
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Playe New Super Mario Bros. Wii a few hours yesterday... My thumbs are sore. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

03-02-2010, 02:48 PM	#4505
Mr. Snackpants Keep cool my babies! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mount Pleasant Posts: 2,239	Battlefield Bad Company 2

03-03-2010, 07:21 PM	#4508
Spacebabie Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 291	I've been playing the Wii Fit. Husband has been playing Mass Effect2 __________________ http://spacebabie.deviantart.com/ http://www.fanfiction.net/~spacebabie http://spacebabie.livejournal.com/

03-03-2010, 09:50 PM	#4509
Zachatello00 On the beat! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hiding behind the phone booth Posts: 2,137	Sonic Kart > Mario Kart __________________ "You're still news!"

03-05-2010, 05:50 PM	#4511
Turo602 The King of Kings Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 2,931	I beat Iron Man and it was sort of fun and repetitive. Glad I got that out of the way, now I am playing The Incredible Hulk. It is fun so far and also the first Hulk game I've played. __________________

03-06-2010, 06:57 AM	#4512
Damien Kash Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 182	Heavy rain Playing it the second time now great stuff!!

03-06-2010, 12:30 PM	#4513
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	TMNT: Battle for the City. I hadn't played it in a while and decided I had enough time this morning to sneak in a 15 minute playthrough. __________________

03-09-2010, 06:40 AM	#4514
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Final Fantasy XIII. Really good so far!

03-09-2010, 07:48 AM	#4515
poiuytre Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 437	Final Fantasy XIII (PS3) It's very good so far, but I'm not entirely happy with the game's focus. The sense of exploration and adventure has largely been traded in for more attention on the battle system and the story. It's not necessarily a bad thing but the beautifully crafted world does make you wonder what lies beyond if you deviate from the fixed paths. I assume they're trying to widen the gap between Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest's differences on purpose. __________________ "That girl...she said that the sky frightened her. That looks so...liberating."

03-09-2010, 04:42 PM	#4516
discordiatookie facehugger Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 2,817	Fallout 3 on the 360. Three hours in so far, really, really enjoying it. Just deciding weither to become a badass or a good guy. Guess time will tell... __________________ Oh Discordia! Charyou Tree! Come, Reap! Don't tell us to grow up and out of it I got my cloak and dagger in a bar room brawl You actually trying to read this tiny text? Damn, you're dedicated! This is all just for effect you know... original TMNT art collection

03-09-2010, 05:56 PM	#4519
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Final Fantasy XIII! Hooray! __________________

03-09-2010, 06:15 PM	#4520
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Final Fantasy XIII. It's pretty cool so far, but the camera's kinda doo-doo. __________________