Going for all no holds barred consoles (PC is always in it's own gen so I'll skip that)
1. Super Mario Galaxy: Simply the most fun I have had with a game all this time. Honestly I could not say a single real flaw with it.
2. Uncharted 2: Pretty much the same as Super Mario Galaxy: Unfortunately I hate aiming with analog sticks so it can't tie with SMG. I do realise ND couldn't really solve this problem being a part of Sony and all.
3. TESIV: Oblivion: I played the hell out of this game when it came out. I think Skyrim, while arguably has more common sense mechanics, lost much of that charm that Oblivion's quirky mechanics had (Yes I liked the level scaling thing even though no one else does.)
4. Rayman Legends: Came out at the tail end of the generation (Even being initially intended as an 8th gen exclusive) Rayman Legends is still a fantastic game that has a lot of variety and fun and even quite meaty for a 2D platformer.
5. Chrono Trigger (DS): Very bare bones port of a snes game but it counts as it's the first release of the game in Britain, a lot of fun with a great art style and an interesting story.
Honourable mentions: Super Paper Mario, Halo 3, Assassin's Creed 2, Pokémon Black/White 2, Halo 3, Dangan Ronpa, Super Smash Bros Brawl
imma be serious though, this thing could be just what I need now that my PS3 is gone. Considering the Vita has perfect ports of games such as PS All Stars and Rayman Legends, plus a smattering of sweet looking games such as Gravity Rush, Ragnarok Odyssey and Soul Sacrifice, it's a pretty tempting option.
I was expecting some sort of post acoployptic thing that had humanity reduced to Medieval levels but with some remnants of technology that they only have limited knowledge of.
That's good then. I see a lot of decent to good JRPGs get short shrift from reviewers purely because it's a JRPG or something. (Hell, sometimes I've seen non J-RPG games be given poor reviews purely because the reviewer doesn't like Anime. Well, of bloody course it's going to be fairly niche outside of it's native country so you might as well get someone who likes that niche so that other people in the niche can get a better understanding of the game's quality.
Although bizarrely until the release of Rayman Origins the Rayman games got a similar treatment from a lot of reviewers. Which I find a bit odd, as most people would agree that it's a decently solid series and isn't in a niche genre. (Maybe "Non Nintendo platformer" counts as a niche thing I dunno.)
Out of the ones I have played the only ones that are truly memorable is Bioshock, Portal 2, Uncharted 2 and Super Mario Galaxy.
Also @get2sammyb I do have to agree that it's way too early to say If The Last of Us is the game of the Generation or even the best game ever (I saw numerous TLoU votes for the greatest game ever on a bloody Nintendo forum, which is an indication of the absurd amount of praise it's getting.)
Also just mayyybbbeee TLoU is a bit disappointing to me, but that's a whole other can of worms.
@hydeks Actually you have a point there. The main thing the 360 has over the PS3 (The 360 has a really lacking Library imo.) is that the PS3's interface is awful. I might as well say that Games first, then interface, then specs. I agree that people need to stop it with the whole obsession with the console's specs.
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Re: Naughty Dog Pulls Back the Curtain on Uncharted for PS4
I will play this but I'm disappointed it's nothing new. If ND was a Wii U comapny everyone would get so pissed off it would be unreal.
I would say Jak 4 But After seeing the reboot art maybe they should just leave it how it is.
Re: Feature: Games of the Generation - Your Five Favourites
Going for all no holds barred consoles (PC is always in it's own gen so I'll skip that)
1. Super Mario Galaxy: Simply the most fun I have had with a game all this time. Honestly I could not say a single real flaw with it.
2. Uncharted 2: Pretty much the same as Super Mario Galaxy: Unfortunately I hate aiming with analog sticks so it can't tie with SMG. I do realise ND couldn't really solve this problem being a part of Sony and all.
3. TESIV: Oblivion: I played the hell out of this game when it came out. I think Skyrim, while arguably has more common sense mechanics, lost much of that charm that Oblivion's quirky mechanics had (Yes I liked the level scaling thing even though no one else does.)
4. Rayman Legends: Came out at the tail end of the generation (Even being initially intended as an 8th gen exclusive) Rayman Legends is still a fantastic game that has a lot of variety and fun and even quite meaty for a 2D platformer.
5. Chrono Trigger (DS): Very bare bones port of a snes game but it counts as it's the first release of the game in Britain, a lot of fun with a great art style and an interesting story.
Honourable mentions: Super Paper Mario, Halo 3, Assassin's Creed 2, Pokémon Black/White 2, Halo 3, Dangan Ronpa, Super Smash Bros Brawl
Re: Feature: Games of the Generation - Greg's Five Favourites
Based Oblivion is amazing
Re: Review: Call of Duty: Ghosts (PlayStation 4)
Wow I never though I'd see the day when a professional journalist gives a COD game anything less than 7.
From what I have seen/played 6/10 is a fair ranking.
Re: Weirdness: The Last of Us Almost Ended on a Musical High
uhhh.... Wat.
Re: Store Update: 25th September 2013 (Europe)
Gladiator is a hell of a lot of fun when you do Co-Op.
Re: Familiarise Yourself with These Images of the PS4's Interface
I'm quite fond of this layout
Re: Talking Point: Are You in Tune with Sony's Multifunctional PS Vita TV?
I just realised that it can't play touchscreen games.
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Re: Talking Point: Are You in Tune with Sony's Multifunctional PS Vita TV?
This is actually a thing I can get behind.
I dunno why but seeing it in this form is far more enticing than the normal Vita ever was to me.
Re: TGS 2013: Sony Surprised by Strong Western Response to PS Vita TV
I still may get it.
I like games on the big screen anyway.
Re: Wait, So SEGA Now Owns Persona Developer Atlus?
As a British guy this somewhat concerns me.
However Sumo Digital better take advantage of this...
Re: Review: Farming Simulator (PlayStation 3)
GOTY.
Calling it.
Re: Your Weapons and Armour Will Deteriorate Realistically in Deep Down
It better be easy to fix, otherwise this'll be more of a pain than anything else.
Re: Yoshida: Stay Tuned for PS Vita TV Plans in Western Regions
imma be serious though, this thing could be just what I need now that my PS3 is gone. Considering the Vita has perfect ports of games such as PS All Stars and Rayman Legends, plus a smattering of sweet looking games such as Gravity Rush, Ragnarok Odyssey and Soul Sacrifice, it's a pretty tempting option.
Re: You Shouldn't Worry About Sony's Relationship with EA
UNPRESEDENTED RELATIONSHIP
Re: Yoshida: Stay Tuned for PS Vita TV Plans in Western Regions
Step 1: Get in the west
Step 2: Get Project Diva over here in ol' Blighty.
THANK YOU BASED VITA I NEVER DOUBTED YOU BETTER THAN 3DS *** POKEMON X/Y WHO NEEDS THAT
Re: EDGE Reckons That PS4 Has A Power Advantage Over Xbox One
Xbone has even less chance than the Wii U has at beating PS4
Re: Puyo Puyo Tetris Is A Puzzle Mash-Up That Is So Crazy It Just Might Work
Western release pls.
Also that picture of Arle looks more like fanart, unless they are changing the art style yet again.
Re: Surprise! Capcom's Dark Fantasy Deep Down Actually Takes Place In New York, 2094
I was expecting some sort of post acoployptic thing that had humanity reduced to Medieval levels but with some remnants of technology that they only have limited knowledge of.
I was disappointed.
Re: Ouch, Japan Isn't Getting PS4 Until February 2014
This is quite a shock...
Then again, after the sheer pain of waiting for the PAL release of Brawl, I may have to be grateful for this earlier release.
Re: Sony Enters the Micro-console Arena With PS Vita TV, The Smallest PlayStation Yet
Still better than Ouya.
Re: Don't Worry, That Missing Rayman Legends Content Is Totally Coming to Vita
That's pretty good of them to make it free. Kudos to Ubisoft!
Re: Game of the Month: August 2013 - Rayman Legends
Rayman da bes.
Managed to get a chance to buy it (I forgot I had a 360) and it's a right riot. Very nice looking as well.
Re: Review: Rayman Legends (PlayStation 3)
It looks bloody fantastic.
I love the Rayman games and really wanna try this game out but I sold my PS3 to make funds for my new PC ;-;
Guess I'll have to wait to get the Steam releases...
Re: Rayman Legends on Vita Is Missing More Than Just Arms and Legs
Why would you wanna play such a game on such a small screen?
It felt too small when I played Origins on 3DS and the Vita's screen isn't that much bigger so I'd rather play it on a full TV screen.
Re: Sony Discussing the Possibility of a PS4 and Vita Bundle
Eh.
I just want the PS4 to be honest, looks like a lovely console.
Re: Weirdness: Sony's Latest Xbox One Dig Is Actually Really Rather Amusing
what is this
companies can't make jokes
this is childish
Re: Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime Not Very Impressed with the PS4's Launch Lineup
A few months ago: "OH MY GOD NINTENDO FANBIYS ARE THE WORST THEY ARE SOOOO DEFENSIVE WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"
now "OH MY GOD SOMEONE AT NINTENDO SUGGESTED THAT THE PS4 ISN'T PERFECT WAAAAAAAAAAAAA 3DS IS STILL WORSE THAN VITA"
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Thoughts on the PS4's Launch Lineup?
@rastamadeus Well at least I'm not alone on not joining the Killzone hype train...
Anyway, Like with the Wii U, I'm waiting until a game comes out that I MUST play (Kingdom Hearts III for PS4, Smash 4 for Wii U)
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus Floats into the Depths of Space
Looks fantastic.
Re: Level 5 Pings Wonder Flick onto PS4 and Vita Next Year
If they make this more than a Iphone level title for the PS4 release I'll totally buy this.
Re: Reaction: There's Never Been a Better Time to Buy a PlayStation Vita
@LeLouch 1. "Welcome to die" is a reference to the X-Men arcade game, so I think the informal tone of my comment was ignored here.
2. Pokémon X/Y is a pretty big thing and if Animal Crossing can be such a hit so can Pokémon.
@Sanquine As I am a known PS4 Supporter I wouldn't exactly be a "Nintendo fanboy" now would I?
Re: GamesCom 2013: Wait, There's a New Lemmings Game on the Way?
oh no my big finger missed the precise point where I needed to get the lemming to block.
If you wanna play lemmings play it on a mouse based platform.
Re: Reaction: There's Never Been a Better Time to Buy a PlayStation Vita
why hello there I am Pokémon X/Y
welcome to die.
Re: Ueda: The Last Guardian's Still in Production, But Isn't a Priority
I hope it takes the jump to PS4.
I was kinda critical of the console initially but the PS4 really won me over after E3.
Re: Review: Time and Eternity (PlayStation 3)
@get2sammyb Hmm...
That's good then. I see a lot of decent to good JRPGs get short shrift from reviewers purely because it's a JRPG or something. (Hell, sometimes I've seen non J-RPG games be given poor reviews purely because the reviewer doesn't like Anime. Well, of bloody course it's going to be fairly niche outside of it's native country so you might as well get someone who likes that niche so that other people in the niche can get a better understanding of the game's quality.
Although bizarrely until the release of Rayman Origins the Rayman games got a similar treatment from a lot of reviewers. Which I find a bit odd, as most people would agree that it's a decently solid series and isn't in a niche genre. (Maybe "Non Nintendo platformer" counts as a niche thing I dunno.)
Re: Review: Time and Eternity (PlayStation 3)
The hard thing about JRPG reviews is that I can never trust them.
There are bad JRPGs but most reviews from people who don't know that well or outright hate the genre often give off poor reviews.
Re: Review: The Smurfs 2: The Video Game (PlayStation 3)
The Smurfs 2 is one of the few elite members of movie licensed games that actually rivals the quality of the film itself.
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Expansion Ushers the Apocalypse
I cant wait to noscope camping scrubs
Re: Crash Bandicoot Spins Past 500,000 Downloads in Europe
@rastamadeus I wouldn't really put Rayman in the same category as Bubsy and Kao. His games are usually rather good.
To be honest I have never seen anyone say a good reason for hating the series other than "lol he has no limbs"
Re: By the Nine! The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Voted Game of the Generation on Amazon
Gaming community pls.
Out of the ones I have played the only ones that are truly memorable is Bioshock, Portal 2, Uncharted 2 and Super Mario Galaxy.
Also @get2sammyb I do have to agree that it's way too early to say If The Last of Us is the game of the Generation or even the best game ever (I saw numerous TLoU votes for the greatest game ever on a bloody Nintendo forum, which is an indication of the absurd amount of praise it's getting.)
Also just mayyybbbeee TLoU is a bit disappointing to me, but that's a whole other can of worms.
Re: Stop Pleading for New PS All-Stars Characters and Stages
Tis a shame.
PS All Stars could have been something big but it was never meant to be.
Re: Reaction: Why You Should Stop Bleating About the PS4's RAM
@hydeks Actually you have a point there. The main thing the 360 has over the PS3 (The 360 has a really lacking Library imo.) is that the PS3's interface is awful. I might as well say that Games first, then interface, then specs. I agree that people need to stop it with the whole obsession with the console's specs.
Re: So, That PlayStation 4 RAM Saga Is Still Rolling
ruined 5ever going to MSsoft ;-;
Re: Reaction: Why You Should Stop Bleating About the PS4's RAM
As long as the games are good who cares?
Re: Analyst: There'll Be More Xbox Ones Available at Launch Than PS4
These gaming "Analysts" are starting to get on my nerves a tad.
Re: Opinion: The Problem with Knack, the PS4 Title That's Punching Above Its Weight
If anything Killzone: Shadow Fall is really the dated one here.
Re: Here's What the Oculus Rift Could Look Like on PS4
Inb4 everyone breaks their valuables by bumping into things while wearing their headset.
Re: Sony Designed the DualShock 4 with First-Person Shooters in Mind
2 pro dualshok MLG [KuSH] 420 Quikscop controllerz only at sony brahz!!!!!!11!
Eh. Making it just for FPSes is silly, especially considering that Keyboards are better anyway for FPSes
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus Crashes onto PS3 This Year
Looks so good.
Do want.