Author Topic: So, what are you playing? (Read 18390 times)

paratech · « **Reply #660 on:** January 22, 2012, 02:15:42 PM »

Anyone else getting more frustrated than enjoying Sonic Generations?

I can't get past "perfect chaos." I can get three hits in but lose on the "4th" area. then the game makes me replay the 3rd area and it gets annoying.

That isn't the only thing I dislike. I don't like being forced to try stupid goals to get 3 keys to fight bosses. I don't like having to hunt chaos emeralds. I wish it were more like Sonic when it was "fun", when you played levels, then fought bosses, if you got all the chaos emeralds you got a 2nd ending, but it wasn't a requirement, it was just platforming fun.

I won't quit the game, but I'm disappointed that Sega always feels the need to add junk to Sonic that it doesn't need. If Sonic Unleashed didn't have the werehog stages, it would have been better. Even Sonic Colors is better than Generations in some ways.

I'm glad I only paid $10 for Sonic Generations, I can't imagine anyone wanting to play it once you finish it.

Tanooki · « **Reply #661 on:** January 22, 2012, 04:58:14 PM »

Last Sunday I got a mint in box GB Pocket yellow and 5 games or so, this week I got another 4 gb/c titles, and picked off a few more online in the last week. Before that over the last 6-8weeks I racked up almost 50 gb/c and a few gba games too all on very low price deals.

I'm trying to reconstruct(that which aged well, plus a few perks) my original lost GB/C maybe A collection due to the unemployment bullshit in the mid 00s finally. So like we had to drive up the coast like 60+mi today and back, she wanted to drive so I brought the GB and did some Donkey Kong, but also the 4 I got today a little: Operation C, Battletoads, Pokemon Pinball, and Battle Arena Toshinden.

Gameboy these days is easy because you can pick up and play fast and easier to prop up when dealing with kids.

paratech · « **Reply #662 on:** January 23, 2012, 06:13:33 PM »

Finally beat "Perfect Chaos." I'm cringing at the next two bosses.

I also have two more levels to play, with two acts each.

I'm about 8.3 hours into the game.

MR EPIC · « **Reply #663 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:19:09 PM »

I'm at the last boss in Zelda but I'm trying to get all of the bugs, upgrades, and gratitude crystals before I wrap it up. This game is a masterpiece!

paratech · « **Reply #664 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:06:38 AM »

I played some Nail'd and am getting into the game. Its a fun over the top off road racing game. I enjoy playing it.

paratech · « **Reply #665 on:** January 27, 2012, 07:13:07 PM »

I used some Gamestop points and got Crash Bandicoot for my PSP. It seems harder on the PSP than the PSX, I can;t get past the first boulder stage.

I drained my PSP's battery in the process.

paratech · « **Reply #666 on:** January 29, 2012, 12:20:59 PM »

I played some more Nail'd and finished 2nd (actually a tie with another racer) in a "tournament."

I'm making progress in the game.

Still I don't like the fact I lost an activation over changing video cards....

But at least the activations regenerate.

MR EPIC · « **Reply #667 on:** January 29, 2012, 04:12:00 PM »

Sad that Zelda is complete. Going to look for a new game today at Gamestop. Not sure what's out there but I know I'm looking forward to Mass Effect 3 on March 6th.

paratech · « **Reply #668 on:** January 29, 2012, 04:46:04 PM »

I've started Need for Speed Hot Pursuit *newest version / 3rd?* and my first impression is I like it a lot.
I thought Shift was great, but I think I like Hot Pursuit better.
Of course I actually like Undercover!

MR EPIC · « **Reply #669 on:** January 29, 2012, 11:07:15 PM »

Just picked up Epic Mickey for Wii (couldn't resist at $20) and Saints Row The Third for PS3. Let the games begin!

paratech · « **Reply #670 on:** January 30, 2012, 08:08:59 AM »

Please lemme know about Epic Mickey, I heard it was badly broken, if the reviewers were being too harsh, I'd like to know $20 doesn't sound bad for a Mickey game.

paratech · « **Reply #671 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:52:42 AM »

I'm having an awful day racing, I reeked at both NFS: HP & Nail'd. Hopefully I'll do better on Dragon Age Origins later today.

Brad Mosbacher · « **Reply #672 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:42:10 AM »

I crushed a couple Nintendo employees' records on Mario Kart 7 today. so far so good.

paratech · « **Reply #673 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:26:59 PM »

Giana Sisters DS (7.5 - 8.0) of 10.

Its a Super Mario "clone" that came out in the 80s on the Commodore 64 and was shut down by Nintendo, now I have the *much better* DS version.

It's not anywhere as good as New Super Mario Bros, its not as complex, there are no mid bosses and just a cheap knock off of Bowser at the end of each level in a castle.

Its fun though, although a bit easy (at least up to level 4) and there's 10 worlds with 8 levels each. So far there hasn't been the variety that New Super Mario Bros has, but its fun to play the game.

You get a bonus level by collecting all the "red" diamonds, you have to collect all of them on all 10 levels to unlock the bonus level *per world.*

You can replay levels whenever you choose, so you can play easier levels to restock your lives, although I haven't seen levels where you can restock them as much as some "new super Mario bros" levels.

YOU CAN SAVE EVERY LEVEL. You don't have to complete entire worlds, there are 3 save slots but once you start a new game its locked to that save slot.

The fireballs don't bounce like Super Mario Bros, so you can't bounce them into enemies.

You just go to the flag and past it to the next level, or on the castle (level 2 or higher) to face the Bowser wannabe.

If you like New Super Mario Bros and want a decent platformer, or liked the C64 version, this is worth $20.

BTW, there are achievements, but I don't know what they are or how to get them.

Jeff Rivera · « **Reply #674 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:31:38 PM »

StarCraft 2 - I'm always playing this game.

SoulCalibur V - I have lots to say about this game, but will probably wait to express it during my review. It's been fun, but maybe needs some more new stuff.

Rayman Origins - Playing it a little here and there to pick up stuff I missed.

Still am on the verge of starting Sonic Generations. Haven't started yet, but am looking forward to it.

paratech · « **Reply #675 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:11:55 PM »

I'm halfways through Giana Sisters, its a bit easy, plus like New Super Mario you can "cheat" and replay "easy" levels, including the "bonus" levels you unlock by getting all the "red" diamonds.

I've unlocked two bonus levels and played through one twice. The later levels are hard to get all the red diamonds. Still it was somewhat easy to play through the first four levels.

The bonus levels you unlock by getting all the red diamonds have a ton of blue diamonds and are great for restocking lives. The game can be saved at every level, and you can easily backtrack and play through levels regardless of whether you need to get all the red diamonds or not. Note, you need to get all the red diamonds on a single pass of the level, if you get 1/2 on a level and replay it, you restart the level with no red diamonds. Once you have them though you don't have to get them again.

You can click on the achievements and see what you need to get them. I have two achievements so far, completing level 1 and getting through a bonus stage.

I'm enjoying the game, but I'm concerned its a bit too easy. I'd imagine Tanooki or other Super Mario Bros "pros" would beat the game in a play or two.

The red diamonds are getting hard to collect though.

paratech · « **Reply #676 on:** February 06, 2012, 06:05:37 PM »

I'm playing though Giana Sisters DS and I cleared level 5 and have completed 2 of the 8 bonus levels. IIRC I have 4 achievements.
Had my DS not went to "red alert" I might have tried level 6. Its currently recharging.

paratech · « **Reply #677 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:35:30 PM »

I started playing Oblivion today. I'm still at the beginning.

Sean Mitchell · « **Reply #678 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:36:36 AM »

Forza Motorsport 4, Sonic Generations, King of Fighters XIII, and finishing up the campaign on Halo CE Anniversary.

paratech · « **Reply #679 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:00:53 PM »

I won't call the "-10" stages on Giana Sisters "bonus" after facing 3-10. Frag I almost lost the game again. So far I've cleared 1-10, 2-10, 3-10, and 5-10. I still have to face the rest of level 6 and then levels 7 and 8. It's getting harder.

paratech · « **Reply #680 on:** February 08, 2012, 06:17:13 PM »

Ok I'm on level 8 of Giana Sisters and it feels like the game's difficulty just tripled. On the first area on level 8 you have to fast jump two missile shooting enemies then scale a wall while an enemy shoots at you, followed by some touchy jumps and missile shooting enemies. I barely cleared 8-1 and can't imagine how "fun" the next 8 areas are going to be.

The "Bowser" wannabe on 7-9 wasn't easy either. I'm surprised they ramped the difficulty up so late in the game. I'm also surprised they let you "simply" clear the 7th castle and not make you go through the numerous "death traps" that each have a red diamond. I think I'm giving up hope on clearing every red diamond on the game.

I pity anyone trying to play the touchscreen "android" version if the Giana DS levels are on the "android" version.

At least I'll get my monies worth. It's actually gotten nearly as hard as some New Super Mario DS levels.

paratech · « **Reply #681 on:** February 09, 2012, 02:59:42 PM »

I'm stuck on Level 8-3 of Giana Sisters DS. I CAN'T make the last couple jumps past the 3rd flower save point. I wasted 15 lives and 3 "continues" trying and that was WITHOUT getting the "Red" diamonds. I don't see myself getting all the red diamonds at this point. Anyone who groaned at the 3 coins per stage on Super Mario Bros DS will have a fit trying to get all the red diamonds on the 6th - 8th levels.

OK Tanooki, you were right on the multiple endings issue I am sure as heck not going to unlock THESE LEVELS!

Unlockable Stages

There are 12 hidden stages in the game. 8 of them appear on the world map automatically, but needs to be unlocked by collecting all red diamonds in a given world. Remaining 4 appear after completing certain objectives.
Unlockable   How to Unlock
10th stage in each world   Collect all red diamonds
Stage 9-1   Beat the game without seeing "Game Over" screen.
Stage 9-2   Beat stage 9-1.
Stage X-1   In stage 4-3 use a warp block located directly above your starting position. Use bubble gum to get there.
Stage X-2   In stage 6-7 after reaching the first check-point flower continue to the right until you reach a bazooka bee. Bounce of its back to find a warp block.

MR EPIC · « **Reply #682 on:** February 15, 2012, 02:15:17 AM »

You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

Please lemme know about Epic Mickey, I heard it was badly broken, if the reviewers were being too harsh, I'd like to know $20 doesn't sound bad for a Mickey game.

Sadly, I haven't had time for it and I'm not sure I will. I am replaying Skyward in Hero Mode, am playing SR3, and am waiting for Mass Effect 3 in just a few weeks. However, if you'd like to give me your address I have no problem sending you the game at no charge. I'd rather see it get put to use than traded in for $5. Let me know.

paratech · « **Reply #683 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:56:45 AM »

I greatly appreciate the offer, but it would be a while before I'd get to play it as I have a backlog.

Sean Mitchell · « **Reply #684 on:** February 15, 2012, 04:06:45 PM »

Why did nobody tell me that Resonance of Fate is actually really good?

This is the game that people should've been talking about rather than FFXIII....

paratech · « **Reply #685 on:** February 21, 2012, 09:11:22 AM »

I "finished" Fortix 2 in about 3.5 hours. There are still plenty of achievements to get, but I "beat" every level on "easy."

I also "beat" the "classic" levels (all 15.)

Its a fun game, my biggest "gripe" is you don't push any buttons to "Draw" and sometimes you'll start drawing when you're trying to navigate the map and lose a life.

But anyone who likes Qix (or the "nudie" Gal's Panic games) ought to consider getting Fortix.

MR EPIC · « **Reply #686 on:** February 22, 2012, 08:26:49 PM »

Traded in Epic Mickey and Saints Row 3. I was a huge fan of the SR series but I think 3 was pretty bad. Now replaying Zelda on Hero Mode and loving it even more. Next up, Mass Effect 3...

paratech · « **Reply #687 on:** February 29, 2012, 09:15:22 AM »

I finished "Tier 4" on Dirt, which was close to where I was when the PC went down last year.
I'm playing on "easy", as I tend to get too many "terminal / critical" damages on harder difficulties.
I like Dirt, but Dirt 3 is probably too hard for me.
I might restart Dirt 2 after I'm done with Dirt.

paratech · « **Reply #688 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:51:13 PM »

Super Street Fighter IV PC 9/10.

Only Capcom vs SNK 2 beats this game, because I like that roster better, and the tag teaming as well.

This however has excellent graphics, numerous characters, endings for each character, and even though I reek at it, I love playing this game. It has online, but I wish fighting games didn't use Live.

The DVD version I have doesn't even need the DVD to play.

On PC, this is the best fighting game I've played.

I'm thoroughly enjoying it, even if I suck at it.

I got it on a 50% off sale @ Gamestop, yeah Steam had the sale during the winter, but I don't want all my games on Steam and I like having some retail.

paratech · « **Reply #689 on:** March 05, 2012, 08:09:00 AM »

Post Apocolyptic Mayhem, 7.5 out of 10.

Its a fun but mediocre racer where you blow up your enemies, but finishing first in the race doesn't matter as much as blowing up enemies.

No customizing the controls, but the power ups colors corresponding to the buttons is cool.

I like it, but I didn't pay $9.99 for it, it was a "free" bonus in the Be Mine bundle.

News:

Author Topic: So, what are you playing? (Read 18390 times)