I tried it but I didn't like it the time I played and haven't really looked again.
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I tried it but I didn't like it the time I played and haven't really looked again.
Finally finished Dragon Age 2 with all DLCs and everything. Left no stone unturned or side-mission incomplete. I've got quite a short memory so for me this was almost like playing the game for the first time. There was a lot that I either didn't remember or never played the first time.
I'd rate it about 6 / 10.
In comparison with DA1, I actually prefer the dialogue wheel from DA2 and the humorous non-mute main character. The levelling / skills system was also fine actually. Some of the characters are also quite comical.
On the bad side though, there are several issues.
- The game reuses a LOT of the same levels over and over again.
- It seems Bioware likes to give the player some form of artificial choice, of which both choices usually suck with no middle ground. At the end though, you basically kill the same people regardless of choice and the only real effect is a bit of dialogue changes.
- No armour customisation for companions
Overall, I'd say that the game is probably worth what you paid for it. 60 hours of gameplay with a bunch of funny moments and a variety of characters. The game just had the potential to be so much more. For now though, I'm off to try some RPGs with a more hands-on combat approach. I'm thinking either some of the Skyrim DLC that I haven't started yet or to start Risen.
I completed LOTR: War in the North on PS3
i would give it a 7.5 / 10
not a bad game, only bad think i noticed was that when i gave a new weapon to one of my companions and later play with that character they do not have the weapon, but other than that it was a good game.
Dead Space 2
(9.5/10)
Controls:
Work fine whether using a KB and Mouse or Controller (with 10 points of sensitivity - it allows for a greater selection for the user to fine tune it). There is no auto-aim or aim-assistance as far as I can tell - and this is good 'cause it makes you nervous when you miss the enemy and their running towards you.
Sound:
Sounds are good and atmospheric. Music and sound effects keep you engaged in gameplay and help with promoting the "scare factor", especially when using 5.1 surround sound audio (if available to you). Hearing random sounds above you and behind also plays a good role - having you constantly on edge, whether or not something is actually there.
Upgrades:
The game has an upgrade system whereby customising your "Rig" (Rig = Health indicator on player's back) [for greater Health and Status benefits] by use of the 'bench', located usually need the store. Weapon customisation is also available; allowing for you to: increase magazine size; increase reload speeds; increase weapons' damage and alternate weapon damage as well.
You require a "Power Node" for these upgrades. These are usually found in wall-mounted "cabinets". Some can be bought by the Store for a set amount of cash.
Store:
A variety of items can be purchased from the store. From health packs [small, medium or large] to power nodes, ammo and different weapon types. You also have a safe where you can store items for assistance when considering a possible second playthrough. Schematics can be picked up through your travels, and those items can be purchased as well - and sometimes, items can be discounted (usually depending on what Suit Isaac is wearing). Suits can be bought and fitted through the use of the Store, by accessing your Inventory or Safe (if already bought or selected).
Voice Acting:
One of the game's strong points, IMO, is the voice cast.
They did a damn fine job. I'm very anal about good, if not great, voice acting. If it's good, it keeps the player entertained and wanting to play more -- at least, for me.
Gameplay:
Gameplay is fun.
Enemies killed also drop items which can and will be of use to the player, but... the greater/harder the difficulty, the less effective the drops will be (e.g Kill enemy or Easy difficutly, 5 rounds of ammo drops... kill on Hard or higher and you'lll receive maybe 1 or 2 rounds of ammo instead). On the player's back in a "Rig" which indicates player's health, and small semi-circle, which indicates player's status amount (Status usage freezes enemies - be they on the ground or in mid-air, they'll freeze, allowing the player to kill them without having to take any damage). The game also features Zero Gravity, allowing the player to use their suit's 'boost' function to reach normally unreachable places (mostly mission-related) -- and in this time, players can pretty much anywhere since they're not bound by gravity. Your suit does however need to replenish its 02 (Oxygen) output, and there are 02 (Oxygen) dispensers around, so you shouldn't run out any time soon. At the "bench" one can also upgrade one's 02 meter, allowing for a long period of time before replenishment needs to take place.
Weapon usage doesn't feel under or overpowered. Enemies are relative easy to take down.
For myself, weapons that work well are:
Pulse Rifle
Plasma Cutter
Ripper and...
Detonator
... they all can contribute to a great role, given the circumstances you're in.
Overall:
The game as a whole is fun, scary and engaging. Also a big fan of the seem-less cutscenes helps you keep the player feeling as though everything is happening around them in real-time. The only one thing that really annoyed me, was the emphasis on one's death - if that should occur... and the only way to skip it, is to [while in cut/deathscene], 'escape' to Menu, and select the "Restart from checkpoint" selection.
Dead Space 2 is an awesome game and should not be missed. Definitely worth a play. It's good for re-playability as you can start off anew [regardless of difficulty with your Suit used in previous playthrough(s)].
Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches
8.5/10
The game continues where Knife of Dunwall left off (even letting you continue your save-game) and all in all it is a nice conclusion to the story. It doesn't really any new game elements, despite there being new weapons, spells and equipment. The changes are so minor they don't really change the way you play the game.
In a nutshell, it's just more of what makes Dishonored so great. 1 point off for level design (it was better in the original Dishonored). 0.5 off for making me run back and forth between two areas after I've already cleared them. I'm thinking of taking another point off for the too easy and irritating Granny riddles.
The new enemies (witches and skull-dogs) were fun to go up against.
I'm waiting for the GOTY edition to get through the Daud DLC...can't wait tho, it looks and sounds awesomeQuote:
Originally Posted by Ser_Bunnylot
Shadowrun the return
Loved it was so much fun but so short. I really didn't expect it to be that short
8/10
Saints Row IV
9.8/10
One of the most fun games I've played in ages. I've been a Volition fan for years and a Saints Row fan since the first game and while I enjoyed SR3, SR2 was a much better game IMO, but SRIV is the best one to date.
Volition have taken everything that made games like Crackdown, inFAMOUS and [PROTOTYPE] fun and combined them all into one game while adding that unique Saints Row flavour. The story is actually pretty decent and the campaign shows off some excellent game design, with a few particular missions that will stay with me for a long time. The missions are divided into main quests and side quests with main quests (obviously) progressing the story while side quests will unlock new weapons, outfits, powers, upgrades for you homies, etc.
Gameplay is where this game really shines. The super powers are SUPER fun to use and the fact that you are constantly collecting clusters and upgrading your powers make it even better. You still have the same solid third-person shooter mechanics from SR3 with the grenades being replaced with different super powers. Each power also has quite a few upgrades with some even having different elements/effects to choose from. Even though vehicles become rather pointless with the addition of powers, they remain as fun to collect and customize as always.
The only negative thing I can think of about this game is the fact that most of the character customization options come directly from SR3. Overall though, it is an AMAZING game and I had a blast playing through it. It took me about 25 hours to get 85% completion and I already started a new character to see what it's like playing with another voice etc.
Highly recommended to fans of open world games or if you just want to play a game that is all about fun and making you laugh and enjoy yourself.
Lego Pirates
6/10
Not bad but like most lego games I've played there are some design flaws and bugs.
The Last of Us : 9/10. Really enjoyed this game. One of few story based games I want to play again.
LEGO - The Lord of the Rings : 7/10. Fun on the Vita, bit easy though, but quite enjoyed it. Want to try the other LEGO games sometime.