What are you playing at the moment? - Page 143

KennyBhoy · 04-06-2009, 23:30

I'm currently playing Saints Row 2 and Midnight Club : Los Angeles.

I don't remember a great deal about the original Saints Row apart from it was short, fun and beat any GTA games to "next gen" but one thing i have noticed about SR2 is it seems graphically poorer. Some textures are just down right bland. It also suffers from poor vehicle handling and poor framerate issues. All this aside, i am enjoying it's over the top storyline and it's still fun.

Midnight Club? Well it's very much like Test Drive Unlimited, except graphically better in EVERY way. Granted the map size is smaller but TDU was a tree filled island with the odd urban area! Midnight Clubs difficulty level ramps up quite quickly, the CPU very rarely EVER makes a mistake. Which makes for very close call races and sometimes infuriating races. I'm quite enjoying it though.

Oh and for anyone who likes product placement in games,my God Midnight Club is ridden with it. Pizza Hut, Virgin, T-Mobile, Best Buy, Sears, Nike Air Jordan and even Rustlers Microwave Burgers

Wossi · 04-06-2009, 23:51

Been playing Crackdown again as it turns out that I am missing 4 agility orbs

thought I had got them all

Still, throwing a bus at people is great fun

can't believe how much I missed playing it.

Psymonkee · 04-06-2009, 23:52

inFamous Demo

It's not bad but something about the game doesn't sit quite right with me....

Not sure if it would have much long term appeal either....

Streeteh · 05-06-2009, 00:02

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Originally Posted by Psymonkee

inFamous Demo

It's not bad but something about the game doesn't sit quite right with me....

Not sure if it would have much long term appeal either....

The problem with the demo is that the powers you have are maxxed out and some of the cooler powers haven't been activated. When you can kill the enemies in 1/2 hits it just isn't fun, when you have to beat the living daylights out of them and endeavour to be as creative as possible for that all important bonus XP it becomes far more fun. Pretty much every kill i make in the full game comprises of several different types of attack as you can triple your XP that way.

With that said, i got the full game yesterday and am loving it, the storyline and characters are excellent and the extra powers combined with the lower level of the 'standard' powers at the start make for a really varied combat experience. Also the enemies later on in the game are much cooler.

KennyBhoy · 05-06-2009, 00:06

I'm not sure whether to rent imFamous or buy it. Will need to give the demo another go

Psymonkee · 05-06-2009, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streeteh

The problem with the demo is that the powers you have are maxxed out and some of the cooler powers haven't been activated. When you can kill the enemies in 1/2 hits it just isn't fun, when you have to beat the living daylights out of them and endeavour to be as creative as possible for that all important bonus XP it becomes far more fun. Pretty much every kill i make in the full game comprises of several different types of attack as you can triple your XP that way.

With that said, i got the full game yesterday and am loving it, the storyline and characters are excellent and the extra powers combined with the lower level of the 'standard' powers at the start make for a really varied combat experience. Also the enemies later on in the game are much cooler.

Good to know

The opening sequence gave was a bit loose on details

Also I think you maybe right about the overpowered stuff - was trying to do a stunt (from the pause screen) which was kill someone with a melee finisher. Stupid guys usually die in 2 hits :/

I'll see if there's any stock at work today

Daz · 05-06-2009, 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wossi

Been playing Crackdown again as it turns out that I am missing 4 agility orbs

thought I had got them all

Still, throwing a bus at people is great fun

can't believe how much I missed playing it.

I did that recently - went back to it on a whim and ended up going for all the agility orbs. Hope you have an easier time finding your last one than I did!

Love that game though, pleased to hear a new one's on the way

Davey_Pitch · 05-06-2009, 08:58

I still need around 30 agility orbs in Crackdown, and I'm determined to get them all. Part of me wants to delete my save game so I can start from scratch with a map and mark them off as I find them, as I'm not really sure where the other 30 will be. I do love the game though, 4 player co-op in the sequel is gonna rock

Admiral Huddy · 05-06-2009, 08:58

Still toying around with L4D .. I have to say I'm finding it quite entertaining and compulsive. I've teamed up with a few guys on OcUk who are being very patient with me because I'm a complete noob at on-line shooters

I'm on tonight if anyone fancies a blast.

Aboobie · 05-06-2009, 09:29

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Originally Posted by Davey_Pitch

I still need around 30 agility orbs in Crackdown, and I'm determined to get them all. Part of me wants to delete my save game so I can start from scratch with a map and mark them off as I find them, as I'm not really sure where the other 30 will be. I do love the game though, 4 player co-op in the sequel is gonna rock

I found I needed a run around at ground level was needed as many can't be seen from the top of buildings. I was stuck for hours needing 2 until I did this. I never did go for all the hidden ones though.

04-06-2009, 23:30	#1421
KennyBhoy Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 168	I'm currently playing Saints Row 2 and Midnight Club : Los Angeles. I don't remember a great deal about the original Saints Row apart from it was short, fun and beat any GTA games to "next gen" but one thing i have noticed about SR2 is it seems graphically poorer. Some textures are just down right bland. It also suffers from poor vehicle handling and poor framerate issues. All this aside, i am enjoying it's over the top storyline and it's still fun. Midnight Club? Well it's very much like Test Drive Unlimited, except graphically better in EVERY way. Granted the map size is smaller but TDU was a tree filled island with the odd urban area! Midnight Clubs difficulty level ramps up quite quickly, the CPU very rarely EVER makes a mistake. Which makes for very close call races and sometimes infuriating races. I'm quite enjoying it though. Oh and for anyone who likes product placement in games,my God Midnight Club is ridden with it. Pizza Hut, Virgin, T-Mobile, Best Buy, Sears, Nike Air Jordan and even Rustlers Microwave Burgers __________________ Last edited by KennyBhoy; 04-06-2009 at 23:32.

04-06-2009, 23:52	#1423
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	inFamous Demo It's not bad but something about the game doesn't sit quite right with me.... Not sure if it would have much long term appeal either.... __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

05-06-2009, 00:06	#1425
KennyBhoy Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 168	I'm not sure whether to rent imFamous or buy it. Will need to give the demo another go __________________

05-06-2009, 08:58	#1428
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	I still need around 30 agility orbs in Crackdown, and I'm determined to get them all. Part of me wants to delete my save game so I can start from scratch with a map and mark them off as I find them, as I'm not really sure where the other 30 will be. I do love the game though, 4 player co-op in the sequel is gonna rock __________________ 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.

05-06-2009, 08:58	#1429
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Still toying around with L4D .. I have to say I'm finding it quite entertaining and compulsive. I've teamed up with a few guys on OcUk who are being very patient with me because I'm a complete noob at on-line shooters I'm on tonight if anyone fancies a blast. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

04-06-2009, 23:51	#1422
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	Been playing Crackdown again as it turns out that I am missing 4 agility orbs thought I had got them all Still, throwing a bus at people is great fun can't believe how much I missed playing it.