As my internet wasn’t working properly in the last week, I’ve had a bit more time gaming which coincided perfectly with some new games I’ve been getting and others I’ve completed.
- Assassin’s Creed: As I mentioned in my ‘first impressions’ post I wasn’t too impressed with Assassin’s Creed. My opinion didn’t much change throughout playing the game. There were many, many moments in which I hated it and was close to breaking the disc and very few good moments, such as the twist in one of the two storylines and a couple of funny moments when escaping/fighting. All in all it was very repetitive though and just a wasted opportunity all around.
- Lego Star Wars: The complete saga: I loved the previous two and the promise of extra levels/areas, more characters and two player Co op over Xbox Live was just too hard to resist. Matt and I played some of it the other day and whilst it has it’s issues, such as camera angles and the inability of advancing both player’s saves, it’s still a lot of fun.
- CSI Hard Evidence: I’m a big CSI fan, especially CSI Las Vegas [the original one] and for that reason it was clear to me that I’ll get the CSI game. I previously played the one on the Xbox, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and it should have really told me a lesson that CSI games just won’t be any good. Ever. There are a few things that save the game though, such as the voice overs being done by the original cast [with the exception of Jorja Fox [Sara Sidle]], complicated and intriguing storylines and the Las Vegas helicopter flybys.
- SWOS – Sensible World of Soccer: I was looking forward to this game for a while as I have some good memories to playing the Xbox version. I played a few games of it, but it’s going to take some time to get back into the flow.
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare: I’ve never liked any of the previous ones. Against popular belief that is not because they were set during WWII, but rather that they felt slow, sluggish and featured uninspiring levels. Number 4 in the series is set in the near future and has a much better feel to it. It’s faster, has a really intriguing story and some great levels. I’m not too interested in the multiplayer at the moment, but the single player has definitely grabbed my attention.
I really want to play some BioShock again, especially as a few extras have been released and the game was very good, albeit too short.
There is also some extra Oblivion content, which has been sitting on my 360 for weeks and not yet been played. I never did finish the ‘Shivering isles’ expansion pack.
Oh and Mass Effect. I think enough time’s gone past now and I can play it again without constantly being reminded of my first playthrough.
And then there’s my Nintendo DS with Hotel Dusk that’s waiting to be completed or at least played a little more so I can find out just what the game is meant to be all about!
I guess I won’t be bored!
Cat
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I loved one of the earlier CoD which was set in WWII. The newer ones won’t run on my pc… :(
I’ve got another game for your PS2. COD4 reminded me of it.
You ever heard of ‘Black’? Produced by Criterion [the people of Burnout]; published by EA.
Cat am playing CoD4…very good it is too & have tried multiplayer also but the storyline in single player has grabbed me the most. Have you got to the sniper flashback missions in Act II?
I am a fan of CSI but I had a feeling the games would be junk…shame really. CSI(Vegas) is back with a new season in the new year…can’t wait…but I have to admit Miami CSI is a waste of a good franchise!
Black? I’ll google it out. Thanks for the tip! :)
My brother stole Bioshock off his housemate, played it a bit. It’s alright, but I can’t play it sometimes as it scares me shitless! COD4 is easy, and a camp fest online.. Halo 3 all the way. Bring on Gears of War 2 though, I can’t wait!
@ dmosbon: Nope, I only started playing it yesterday and I’m currently on War Pig which is Act II I believe. It’s where you escort Warpig along the streets. I’m just having fun with the rifle on there. I normally dislike sniping in games, but it’s fun on COD 4.
See I like CSI Miami, the later episodes anyway. I’ve just been rewatching season one over the last few days and it’s bad, but season 3 onwards it gets good. Still, Las Vegas all the way. There have been some quality episodes lately.
@ Ashish: I would’ve linked you to some stuff but with your dial up I’m not sure what you can go to and most gaming sites are very bandwidth eating. Do check out Black though, I very much enjoyed it and it’s got some great graphics and sound.
@ Gaskin: Bishock is freaking scary! But nothing ever really happens. Unlike Condemned it just messes with your head a lot.
Kind of gotten bored of Xbox Live lately, so I’m not sure whether I’ll play COD4 online. Single player’s awesome though. Halo 3, again, not played Xbox Live in months… As for Gears of War, they’d have to change that completely for me to like it!
You need to get Lego Star Wars, Gaskin!
Cat: I went to Wikipedia, liked it. I’m getting it! :D Thanks. :)
Glad to hear it. I’m sure you’ll like it. :)
Cat: Well you’re recommendations haven’t gone amiss yet.. lovin’ Vice City! :D
Btw, can we get a pic or two of that Mybook? :D
I’m just that good. ;)
Yeah, sure. I’ll take one laters.