Deadly_Nightshade Posted December 24, 2006 Posted December 24, 2006 TES:IV Oblivion "Geez. It's like we lost some sort of bet and ended up saddled with a bunch of terrible new posters on this forum." -Hurlshot
Krookie Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 Sort of bothered that there weren't any decent games out around X-Mas for the 360. I guess I'll stick to GoW and Call of Duty 3 (which is probably for the better, considering I haven't beaten them yet) until something decnt comes out. Can anyone tell me if Live is worth it? I've heard GoW only supports 4 people, but that seems like a really small amount to play with.
213374U Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 Super Street Fighter II Turbo. It's been years since I'd had my ass handed to me like this. - When he is best, he is a little worse than a man, and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast.
Tale Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 Nearing the end of Silent Hill 2... I honestly hate you. That game is staring at me right now asking me to play it. plaaay eeeet But, I want to build a module! *cries* "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
karka Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 Still playing; Kotor 2. Damn game doesn't let me to beat it. It crashes every few minutes. So frustrating. Kingdom Elemental. Very small yet very hard game. So my progression is slow. It should be impossible to beat it in the highest difficulty. Gods: LoI. I gave a break to play this and will return to it after Kotor 2. PQ. Just watching it. Still great fun. And my home-made secret game... It simply sucks. Worst game ever.
Darque Posted December 25, 2006 Author Posted December 25, 2006 Nearing the end of Silent Hill 2... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I honestly hate you. That game is staring at me right now asking me to play it. plaaay eeeet But, I want to build a module! *cries* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Build a survival horror module. Win win!
Mortis Nai Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 I could not get into Silent Hill 3 for the life of me, and 4 Simply isn't a Silent Hill Game. The reason 3 didn't sit well with me, is that it was combat intensive, far more akin to Resident Evil than Silent Hill which was dependant upon Freaking yourself out that there was something there when there wasn't, instead of running around blowing crap up. You can play Silent Hill 1 & 2 killing only the "Boss" creatures, Silent Hill 3 doesn't really have this wonderful suspense filled game play which is unfortunate because SH3 seems like it has a really neat story But I did read all the comics so How to Win and Informal Debate How to Defuse an argument
Tale Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 Silent Hill 3 bothered me because you're given a knife and 3 bullets early on, then a swarm of really tough monsters. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Pop Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 Being out on the road with just my laptop and me, I'm playing some Fallout 2 and BGtutu. Mmmm sorcerers are useful. Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality!
Darque Posted December 25, 2006 Author Posted December 25, 2006 I think the cool thing about the SIlent Hill series is that each game is different, rather than more of the same in each case.
Mortis Nai Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 (edited) I think the cool thing about the SIlent Hill series is that each game is different, rather than more of the same in each case. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes but if I bought Neverwinter Nights 3, and instead of a Fantasy RPG, its a 3D Space Sim action shooter then I'm going to be more than a little disappointed regardless of how great the plot is. The Suspense and Mind Games was why I loved the Silent Hill series, when they turned from Suspense/Adventure to Action/Survival the Series lost a great deal of the subtlety that made it such an engaging and world shattering experience. I mean, Silent Hill 1 & 2, the first time you encounter something in the "Other world" it is absolutely terrifying, you don't know whats going to happen next, and you were generally ill equipped so you had to run away to survive. Silent Hill 3 Starts you out right in the middle of the action hacking and slashing and shooting your way through the game to get to the next cut scene or onslaught of enemies. When they did that, Silent Hill went from being something unique and Breathtaking that after you were done with it, would haunt you for days or weeks afterwards...too a Resident Evil clone with a more trippy plot. As for Silent Hill 4, Its as much apart of the Silent Hill series as the US version of Super Mario 2 is to the Mario Series. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore Silent Hill. I picked up a PSP just to watch and read through "Silent Hill Experience" I have read through Silent Pyramids Theisis on the game more times than I care to remember and I hold the writers of the game in the highest regard, because they proved that a Video game could be as detailed, cinematic earth shattering as any movie or other work of art. But I felt they cheapened themselves for Silent Hill 3, and whored out the Brand Name for Silent Hill 4. Edited December 25, 2006 by Mortis Nai How to Win and Informal Debate How to Defuse an argument
Darque Posted December 25, 2006 Author Posted December 25, 2006 Hey I just discovered that faq not more than an hour ago. So far it's been a good read. I notice he keeps quoting people, are these "official" sources? (note I've only scanned it so far, rather than in depth reading) As for the change between 1/2/3/4... well.. I'm of two minds. On the one hand, I'm not fond of change... but as a gamer... I like RE's gameplay and SH's story... so it doesn't bother me that much. :ph34r: As for 4... the fact it started as a non-silent hill game probably didn't help it. :ph34r: One other question... what is the "Silent Hill Experience"?
Dark_Raven Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 Fallout Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Hurlshort Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 Let's see, the Xmas binge brought me BF2142, Dead Rising, and Splinter Cell: Double Agent. I'm trying to run BF2142 now. I played Dead Rising for a bit, but it's still dark out and I was getting scared.
karka Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 A game like Dead Rising is supposed to be funny not scary... Weird.
Mortis Nai Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 Silent Hill Experience is a PSP Title that takes 2 of the Comic Books made interactive with some neat little movies, put together with music. People either really loved it, or thought it was a cheap gimmick, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. How to Win and Informal Debate How to Defuse an argument
Hell Kitty Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 I mean, Silent Hill 1 & 2, the first time you encounter something in the "Other world" it is absolutely terrifying, you don't know whats going to happen next, and you were generally ill equipped so you had to run away to survive. It's been a long time since I played it (I've been meaning to play through all 4 for a while now), but I didn't think 2 had a "other world", with everything taking place in the "misty" Silent Hill?
Mortis Nai Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 *Grins* For X-mas, I am playing Final Fantasy 7... on my PSP! :joy: And Silent Hill 2 has the "Other World" and it is extremely well defined, making lots of quick transitions between the "Real world" and "other world" which you will notice more as the game goes on. Silent Hill 2 Starts in the Fog, and the "Other world" is not so well defined, but by the time you get to the Hospital your switching back and forth rapidly, by the end of Silent Hill 2 its pretty much all in the "Other world." The Pacing of the game is absolutely phenomenal. How to Win and Informal Debate How to Defuse an argument
Darque Posted December 25, 2006 Author Posted December 25, 2006 The Pacing of the game is absolutely phenomenal. I'm not sure I'd go that far. Anywho, currently getting ready for Silent Hill 3 now that I'm done with Silent Hill 2 and Born from a Wish.
Mortis Nai Posted December 26, 2006 Posted December 26, 2006 (edited) A Good game should be paced as if you are making love... slow and gentle as first, building up to fast and violent by the end and finally hitting the climax with the woman chained to the bed with razor wire... Silent Hill 2 did just that. Edited December 26, 2006 by Mortis Nai How to Win and Informal Debate How to Defuse an argument
Tale Posted December 26, 2006 Posted December 26, 2006 I just got a bunch of PS2 games I've been wanting to finish/replay out of storage. So, I'm now playing. Final Fantasy XII Disgaea Prince of Persia Silent Hill 2 I've got a stack of 3x this many in my "in box." And I should get my Gamecube out of storage. Still need to beat Eternal Darkness and replay Windwaker. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Mortis Nai Posted December 26, 2006 Posted December 26, 2006 I thought they only made 1 game for the Gamecube? And even that eventually became a moot point. How to Win and Informal Debate How to Defuse an argument
Tale Posted December 26, 2006 Posted December 26, 2006 I thought they only made 1 game for the Gamecube? And even that eventually became a moot point. Game cube was awesome. Metroid Prime, Wind Waker, Smash Brothers, previously mentioned RE 4, RE 1 remake, Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes (original MGS remake), RE 0, Paper Mario 2, Eternal Darkness. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Darque Posted December 26, 2006 Author Posted December 26, 2006 Currently in Silent Hill 3. Definately a fav, though mostly because it's part of the story arc created by Silent Hill (my #2 fav game )
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