Help me pick a game!

Daz · 25-02-2007, 15:22

Right, after getting a belated birthday gift, I can treat myself to a 360 game. Should I get:

Crackdown
Gears of War
Lego Star Wars II

I genuinely cant decide. After some more plays of the demo Crackdown has convinced me, I think I'll enjoy it. Everyone on the planet is still playing Gears, and it's likely to be a true next gen experience. The online play is top notch (so I hear), but then Crackdown also has some online/co-op features so I have an option there.

And then there's Lego Star Wars. Such a charming little game without a doubt, but with little Live offerings it cant stand up long term like the other two.

What do we think?

Matblack · 25-02-2007, 15:34

If you are a Star Wars fan then you will love LSWII, the two player is really really great possibly the best game I have played two player ever! No split screen not turns, you work together talking to each other about how to get through an area (very much I suspect like how you and Dee are playing Zelda but you both have controllers).

Your right theres no on line but its not really important there are loads of achievements to do and you can go back and play each area as other characters. It is without doubt one of the best thought out and designed games for ages and you'll be crying with laughter at some places.

Gear? Meh. Its a very short single player followed online battles, if that floats your boat, yes it has good graphics but graphics are developing all the time, I wouldn't buy it just for that.

Crackdown is really fun and I'm playing it at the moment, it has a 2 player online co-op which I haven't touched, its relatively short though and you'll finish it in a few days if you not trying for all the achievements.

My choices

LSWII
Crackdown
Gears

MB

petemc · 25-02-2007, 15:39

Tricky... As fun as the demo in Crackdown was, the full game is massively more entertaining. Its got harder on the 2nd island because they stop using pistols and use m16's and rocket launchers. That just makes the game even more fun because now I have a rocket launcher

Even more kills in 1 shot. However I do worry that when I've finished cleaning up the town who can I kill?

Gears was very short, General Ramm aside and I haven't played it much online but it was really fun when I did. I really enjoyed the game but I felt it was short.

Lego SW2, great game if you want single player only stuff.

If I had to say which one to buy, I'd go with Crackdown. You can do whatever you want in it. If you're bored just go shoot the tyres off cars on the motorway and watch them spaz out.

Haly · 25-02-2007, 18:51

It depends really.
With Gears, it depends if you've got the time to play it online, because imo that's where it's most fun. Also the co-op mode is great fun on it.

Lego SW2 has a great co-op mode from what I've seen but like you say, I don't think it's got huge long term appeal, the first one certainly didn't. Personally I wouldn't buy it for £35, it doesn't look worth that to me, looks more like a long term rental.

I wasn't really that interested in Crackdown from the demo I played so can't say regarding that. Although from what I've heard about it, as you loved Saint's Row, you'll probably really like Crackdown.

If you go for GoW, get it off Play-Asia: http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-...r-70-1iix.html
£23, the manual is presumably in another language but that's no big deal at all, and hell of a lot cheaper than the stores are selling it for still.

Odds are, I reckon you're leaning towards one of them anyhow, couldn't say which, I just know these dilemmas too well

Davey_Pitch · 25-02-2007, 21:50

Gears of War - great single player experience that is hugely cinematic, but very short. Definitely one of the best online experiences you can get, especially when you play 4-on-4 with friends, you can get some great matches going. The online play gives it a huge amount of longevity.

Crackdown - a sandbox city exploration game with fighting thrown in for good measure. I've had great fun playing this since yesterday, and though I'm nearly done with it already in terms of killing the bosses, there's so much left to do in terms of achievements. Put on some good music (it's fairly quiet when you're on foot) and go jumping about the buildings and kill every baddie you come across. Not even touched the multiplayer yet though.

Lego Star Wars - only played the demo, wasn't taken at all.

Daz · 25-02-2007, 22:36

Well MB was right, the demo went down well with Dee, so there's some 2 player appeal to be had with Star Wars.

I'll sleep on it and see what I feel tomorrow. Decisions decisions!

Jen - The belated pressie was in the form of an Argos voucher so I'm stuck for choice of retailer

I should be buying something sensible really, but if you cant treat yourself for your birthday when can you?

Haly · 26-02-2007, 01:46

Definitely

Get treating yourself

Either way, I'm sure you'll have fun with any of those 3

Daz · 26-02-2007, 15:53

Another option.... hold off for a couple of weeks and get C&C3 at the end of the month. And that is tempting being a C&C nut :|

Haly · 26-02-2007, 15:54

You could *cough* that for a bit though couldn't you? Then buy it when you've got the money, which is what I tend to do with PC games that I love that much.

Daz · 26-02-2007, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haly

You could *cough* that for a bit though couldn't you? Then buy it when you've got the money, which is what I tend to do with PC games that I love that much.

Good point actually. I'm still not decided either way on PC or 360 for that, as the console experience for gaming is much slicker and tailored, but C&C is a traditional point and click game.

Star Wars is looking the favourite at the moment though.

25-02-2007, 15:22	#1
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Help me pick a game! Right, after getting a belated birthday gift, I can treat myself to a 360 game. Should I get: Crackdown Gears of War Lego Star Wars II I genuinely cant decide. After some more plays of the demo Crackdown has convinced me, I think I'll enjoy it. Everyone on the planet is still playing Gears, and it's likely to be a true next gen experience. The online play is top notch (so I hear), but then Crackdown also has some online/co-op features so I have an option there. And then there's Lego Star Wars. Such a charming little game without a doubt, but with little Live offerings it cant stand up long term like the other two. What do we think? __________________ apt-get moo

25-02-2007, 15:34	#2
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	If you are a Star Wars fan then you will love LSWII, the two player is really really great possibly the best game I have played two player ever! No split screen not turns, you work together talking to each other about how to get through an area (very much I suspect like how you and Dee are playing Zelda but you both have controllers). Your right theres no on line but its not really important there are loads of achievements to do and you can go back and play each area as other characters. It is without doubt one of the best thought out and designed games for ages and you'll be crying with laughter at some places. Gear? Meh. Its a very short single player followed online battles, if that floats your boat, yes it has good graphics but graphics are developing all the time, I wouldn't buy it just for that. Crackdown is really fun and I'm playing it at the moment, it has a 2 player online co-op which I haven't touched, its relatively short though and you'll finish it in a few days if you not trying for all the achievements. My choices LSWII Crackdown Gears MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

25-02-2007, 18:51	#4
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	It depends really. With Gears, it depends if you've got the time to play it online, because imo that's where it's most fun. Also the co-op mode is great fun on it. Lego SW2 has a great co-op mode from what I've seen but like you say, I don't think it's got huge long term appeal, the first one certainly didn't. Personally I wouldn't buy it for £35, it doesn't look worth that to me, looks more like a long term rental. I wasn't really that interested in Crackdown from the demo I played so can't say regarding that. Although from what I've heard about it, as you loved Saint's Row, you'll probably really like Crackdown. If you go for GoW, get it off Play-Asia: http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-...r-70-1iix.html £23, the manual is presumably in another language but that's no big deal at all, and hell of a lot cheaper than the stores are selling it for still. Odds are, I reckon you're leaning towards one of them anyhow, couldn't say which, I just know these dilemmas too well __________________ Halycopter

25-02-2007, 21:50	#5
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Gears of War - great single player experience that is hugely cinematic, but very short. Definitely one of the best online experiences you can get, especially when you play 4-on-4 with friends, you can get some great matches going. The online play gives it a huge amount of longevity. Crackdown - a sandbox city exploration game with fighting thrown in for good measure. I've had great fun playing this since yesterday, and though I'm nearly done with it already in terms of killing the bosses, there's so much left to do in terms of achievements. Put on some good music (it's fairly quiet when you're on foot) and go jumping about the buildings and kill every baddie you come across. Not even touched the multiplayer yet though. Lego Star Wars - only played the demo, wasn't taken at all. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

25-02-2007, 22:36	#6
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Well MB was right, the demo went down well with Dee, so there's some 2 player appeal to be had with Star Wars. I'll sleep on it and see what I feel tomorrow. Decisions decisions! Jen - The belated pressie was in the form of an Argos voucher so I'm stuck for choice of retailer I should be buying something sensible really, but if you cant treat yourself for your birthday when can you? __________________ apt-get moo

25-02-2007, 15:39	#3
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Tricky... As fun as the demo in Crackdown was, the full game is massively more entertaining. Its got harder on the 2nd island because they stop using pistols and use m16's and rocket launchers. That just makes the game even more fun because now I have a rocket launcher Even more kills in 1 shot. However I do worry that when I've finished cleaning up the town who can I kill? Gears was very short, General Ramm aside and I haven't played it much online but it was really fun when I did. I really enjoyed the game but I felt it was short. Lego SW2, great game if you want single player only stuff. If I had to say which one to buy, I'd go with Crackdown. You can do whatever you want in it. If you're bored just go shoot the tyres off cars on the motorway and watch them spaz out.

26-02-2007, 01:46	#7
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Definitely Get treating yourself Either way, I'm sure you'll have fun with any of those 3 __________________ Halycopter

26-02-2007, 15:53	#8
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Another option.... hold off for a couple of weeks and get C&C3 at the end of the month. And that is tempting being a C&C nut :\| __________________ apt-get moo

26-02-2007, 15:54	#9
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	You could cough that for a bit though couldn't you? Then buy it when you've got the money, which is what I tend to do with PC games that I love that much. __________________ Halycopter

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