What are you playing at the moment? - Page 266

Garp · 04-11-2011, 09:17

"Orcs Must Die!"

It's available on XBLA and through Steam. Tongue in cheek Tower Defense/FPS hybrid. Great fun and interesting challenges. Pretty cheap game too

Jhadur · 05-11-2011, 20:18

BattleField 3 on the 360.
Not tried the single player yet and getting my arse handed to me on the multi-player but it's very fun

and very good to look at.

On a slightly different note I have a Sinestro Corps Batman Skin for Batman AC on the PS3 if anyone wants it.

Only the 1 code so first come etc.

Got it with my copy of Green Lantern Blu-ray.

Stan_Lite · 06-11-2011, 09:55

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Originally Posted by Belmit

Portal 2 was amazing - finished it in about three sittings of a few hours and each time I stopped was because I was stuck. Taking a break obviously helps because each time I pretty much figured out what I was doing wrong (or not realising what to do right) as soon as I fired it up again. Brilliantly funny as always and Stephen Merchant and JK Simmons just add to that brilliance. An ending that I think could also be described genuinely as 'epic' without falling foul of the recent dilution of the word.

Looking forward to going back and getting achievements and getting some co-op action going on.

I'm working my way through this now and I'm finding the same. I'll get stuck, take a break and when I go back to it I'm able to work it out. The tests seem quite a bit more difficult than the first game. Loving the light bridge thing.

I neither like nor dislike Stephen Merchant but he does the characterisation of Wheatley in the style of Justin Lee Collins, who I find highly irritating. Thankfully he hasn't been around much since the opening scenes.

Having lots of fun and loving the acerbic wit of GLaDOS (as you can see from my sig)

Pheebs · 06-11-2011, 11:37

Sam and I are geeking up on Left 4 Dead 2 online at the moment (Sams also playing Unchartered 3 and Ico! Great games... need to get playing them too when I can!)

If you want to play any L4D2 with us we go under the names: "Pheebeh" and "Sheikyabooty"

Psymonkee · 06-11-2011, 15:12

I haz hardly played L4D2 - I shall add you guys and see if we can't get a game or three in

Justsomebloke · 06-11-2011, 16:03

Not been in ere a while so -

All I play at the mo is GT5 & Black Ops on my PS3, Not played owt else since getting the PS3 tbh.
I've got MW3 on pre order for the princely sum of 31 pounds & some pence though & intend to give that a Damn good Thrashing.

I also intend on trading my PS3 in for a new one in the week & pulling in BF3 in the deal.

Winter is for War after all.

Streeteh · 06-11-2011, 20:04

Uncharted 3.

Epic isn't a strong enough word. Shame they've near enough broken the aiming mechanics though! Any fans of the previous two owe it to themselves to play this, those that didn't like its predecessors, stay away.

I also finally got my hands on a full copy of Tales of Vesperia after years of trying to get it and... i can't bring myself to continue. After playing a top notch JRPG (Xenoblade Chronicles) it pales massively in comparison. I can't help but feel that it was so highly rated due to the lull in JRPGs during the year(s) surrounding its release. I will give it another go once I've completed my other collection of games. So disappointed.

Haly · 07-11-2011, 18:07

That's a shame Streeteh

I've not played it since it came out (really must go back to it) so I wonder if you're right about the lull.

I still need to go back to Xenoblade Chronicles too

Too many games!

In the past month or so, I've played a scary amount of games and that's not including the iOS games (although iPad owners: Buy Monster Burner, it's brilliant). Work's been busy but good

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken: This is a weird little PS3 puzzle platformer that reminds me of Abe's Oddysee. You play a chicken who shoots his way around quite linear levels but there's some nice puzzles in there. Great graphical style too.

Uncharted 3: Only played about half of this as work took over. It's not as good as Uncharted 2 which makes me sad

I'm not overly surprised though.

Sonic Generations: Blitzed through this over the weekend and submitted my review earlier. Saying it's the best Sonic game in years isn't saying much as besides Sonic Colours, it's been a dodgy few years for Sonic. But it is great fun. The modern Sonic levels are a little iffy in places, especially later on, but it is still very enjoyable. Good purchase for around £20 if you're a Sonic fan!

Battlefield 3: Another one that's been left behind a little bit due to my workload but as I had credit at Blockbuster spare, it seemed daft not to indulge

The SP is very short at only about 4-5hrs (the neighbours' kid borrowed it at about 1pm on Saturday and had finished it by 6pm

) but I'm liking the look of the MP

Batman: Arkham City: I can see why people adore this but I prefer Arkham Asylum. It's tighter and suits my game playing style more so. Arkham City feels a little like it's throwing too many different ideas at me by constantly flinging new villains and side missions at me. I've not got long to go on it and I've heard the ending will make up for it so hopefully that's the case! It's very good, no doubt about that. I just prefer Asylum.

Just Dance 3/Dance Central 2: Erm yeah.....

Both work related. Dance Central 2 is much more technical and would probably give you a chance of learning to dance, certainly much more so than DC1. Just Dance 3 has the better playlist though and would be easier to play while drunk

Kinectimals with Bears: Another work one but a complete guilty pleasure too. It's quite ridiculously cute. Got kids? It's a must buy.

Forza 4: Love it

But it's fallen behind a bit as so much has been on. That's fine though as it should be an ideal game to play over Christmas time.

Gears 3: Another one that I want to find time to play more of, especially while MP has double experience.

On that note though, I'm off to a midnight launch for MW later so I won't have any time anyhow

I both love and hate this time of year

Creature · 07-11-2011, 19:05

Currently playing through L.A Noire. Completed the story now just finishing up the side missions and stuff, then onto Dead Space.

Belmit · 08-11-2011, 15:21

Finished Uncharted 3 in two (albeit fairly lengthy) sittings. Looked amazing but could have been a little longer and had more varied gameplay. It's a shame that there's not much to work out when it comes to finding the right path to climb, and almost impossible to make a mistake. Then you get the opposite on the gunplay - lengthy, samey battles where you can be in cover and enemies will happily flank you in plain sight rather than take cover themselves, resulting in fisticuffs while you're still in a heated gun battle. I'm definitely liking using the surroundings to take people out though - more of that please. Defenestration, heads bouncing off shelves, slapping people with a fish from a market stall!

I do like the detail that goes into the story and embellished history though, and it was good to get a bit of back story to Drake and Sully.

04-11-2011, 09:17	#2651
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	"Orcs Must Die!" It's available on XBLA and through Steam. Tongue in cheek Tower Defense/FPS hybrid. Great fun and interesting challenges. Pretty cheap game too __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

05-11-2011, 20:18	#2652
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	BattleField 3 on the 360. Not tried the single player yet and getting my arse handed to me on the multi-player but it's very fun and very good to look at. On a slightly different note I have a Sinestro Corps Batman Skin for Batman AC on the PS3 if anyone wants it. Only the 1 code so first come etc. Got it with my copy of Green Lantern Blu-ray. __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

06-11-2011, 11:37	#2654
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Sam and I are geeking up on Left 4 Dead 2 online at the moment (Sams also playing Unchartered 3 and Ico! Great games... need to get playing them too when I can!) If you want to play any L4D2 with us we go under the names: "Pheebeh" and "Sheikyabooty" __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

06-11-2011, 15:12	#2655
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	I haz hardly played L4D2 - I shall add you guys and see if we can't get a game or three in __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

06-11-2011, 16:03	#2656
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Not been in ere a while so - All I play at the mo is GT5 & Black Ops on my PS3, Not played owt else since getting the PS3 tbh. I've got MW3 on pre order for the princely sum of 31 pounds & some pence though & intend to give that a Damn good Thrashing. I also intend on trading my PS3 in for a new one in the week & pulling in BF3 in the deal. Winter is for War after all. __________________

06-11-2011, 20:04	#2657
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	Uncharted 3. Epic isn't a strong enough word. Shame they've near enough broken the aiming mechanics though! Any fans of the previous two owe it to themselves to play this, those that didn't like its predecessors, stay away. I also finally got my hands on a full copy of Tales of Vesperia after years of trying to get it and... i can't bring myself to continue. After playing a top notch JRPG (Xenoblade Chronicles) it pales massively in comparison. I can't help but feel that it was so highly rated due to the lull in JRPGs during the year(s) surrounding its release. I will give it another go once I've completed my other collection of games. So disappointed. __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh Last edited by Streeteh; 06-11-2011 at 20:06.

07-11-2011, 18:07	#2658
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	That's a shame Streeteh I've not played it since it came out (really must go back to it) so I wonder if you're right about the lull. I still need to go back to Xenoblade Chronicles too Too many games! In the past month or so, I've played a scary amount of games and that's not including the iOS games (although iPad owners: Buy Monster Burner, it's brilliant). Work's been busy but good Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken: This is a weird little PS3 puzzle platformer that reminds me of Abe's Oddysee. You play a chicken who shoots his way around quite linear levels but there's some nice puzzles in there. Great graphical style too. Uncharted 3: Only played about half of this as work took over. It's not as good as Uncharted 2 which makes me sad I'm not overly surprised though. Sonic Generations: Blitzed through this over the weekend and submitted my review earlier. Saying it's the best Sonic game in years isn't saying much as besides Sonic Colours, it's been a dodgy few years for Sonic. But it is great fun. The modern Sonic levels are a little iffy in places, especially later on, but it is still very enjoyable. Good purchase for around £20 if you're a Sonic fan! Battlefield 3: Another one that's been left behind a little bit due to my workload but as I had credit at Blockbuster spare, it seemed daft not to indulge The SP is very short at only about 4-5hrs (the neighbours' kid borrowed it at about 1pm on Saturday and had finished it by 6pm ) but I'm liking the look of the MP Batman: Arkham City: I can see why people adore this but I prefer Arkham Asylum. It's tighter and suits my game playing style more so. Arkham City feels a little like it's throwing too many different ideas at me by constantly flinging new villains and side missions at me. I've not got long to go on it and I've heard the ending will make up for it so hopefully that's the case! It's very good, no doubt about that. I just prefer Asylum. Just Dance 3/Dance Central 2: Erm yeah..... Both work related. Dance Central 2 is much more technical and would probably give you a chance of learning to dance, certainly much more so than DC1. Just Dance 3 has the better playlist though and would be easier to play while drunk Kinectimals with Bears: Another work one but a complete guilty pleasure too. It's quite ridiculously cute. Got kids? It's a must buy. Forza 4: Love it But it's fallen behind a bit as so much has been on. That's fine though as it should be an ideal game to play over Christmas time. Gears 3: Another one that I want to find time to play more of, especially while MP has double experience. On that note though, I'm off to a midnight launch for MW later so I won't have any time anyhow I both love and hate this time of year __________________ Halycopter

07-11-2011, 19:05	#2659
Creature Crispy Coated Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 2,087	Currently playing through L.A Noire. Completed the story now just finishing up the side missions and stuff, then onto Dead Space. __________________

08-11-2011, 15:21	#2660
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Finished Uncharted 3 in two (albeit fairly lengthy) sittings. Looked amazing but could have been a little longer and had more varied gameplay. It's a shame that there's not much to work out when it comes to finding the right path to climb, and almost impossible to make a mistake. Then you get the opposite on the gunplay - lengthy, samey battles where you can be in cover and enemies will happily flank you in plain sight rather than take cover themselves, resulting in fisticuffs while you're still in a heated gun battle. I'm definitely liking using the surroundings to take people out though - more of that please. Defenestration, heads bouncing off shelves, slapping people with a fish from a market stall! I do like the detail that goes into the story and embellished history though, and it was good to get a bit of back story to Drake and Sully. __________________