Recommend a Game!

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Alright we need a new interesting thread bring back activity here. Recommend a game to us. Give a nice description about it and why it would be worth checking out. The game doesn't have to be obscure. Even a highly anticipated game will do. It can be an old classic or obscure title or even a more recent one.

To start things off, I'll quote my own post in another thread telling another user why Deus Ex: Human Revolution is defnitely worth your time.

Jul 7, 2012 1:17:16 GMT -8 ┌༼ຈل͜ຈ༽┘ said:

It's a little too complicated to explain without spoilers. However, Deus Ex: HR is a First Person Shooter/RPG that has a deep storyline with great characters that deals with Transhumanism and what it means to be human. It is a 'cyber punk' world. Look that up for further info. Anyway, in the future, augamentations (mechanical/robotic implants) are the lastest in technology. They allow humans to go beyond their previous limitations. The world is very much divided on the issue.

On one hand, these augamentations greatly benefit those with physical/mental diabilities. 'Augs' range from prosthetic limbs to enhanced vision, hearing, to military grade super weapons. However, you can get them even if you don't need them. The downside is that those who get the augs will have to take a special drug )Which is extremely addictive) that prevents the body from rejecting these implants for the rest of their lives. This drug is extremely expensive and not everyone can offord it. If you can't get the drug, your body starts rejecting the implants and you get very crippled and die a slow horrible death. This means that only the rich can offord the augs. The gap between the rich and poor is even wider. Due to the numerous benefits of augs, most jobs require you to get them. If you ca't you probably won't find employment anywhere.

Some also argue how much humans should be allowed to alter their bodies. What it means to be human and how much change you can make before you are more robot than human. Infact, 'robot' is one of the more common insults thrown at those who have been augamented.

Often, these ideological clashes turn violent. Their are groups that support either side who don't hesitate to kill those who oppose their ideals.

Those who develop augs often use unethical and often dangerous means to achieve their goals. Often, you wonder whether the people you're working for are actually the ones behind the conspiracy.

You play as Adam Jensen, Cheif of Security at Sarif Industries, one of the worlds' leading developers in augamentations. Scientists at Sarif have made a new discovery that could deal with the drug problem. Your are assigned to protect them. However everything goes wrong. Sarif Industries is attacked by an unknown group. In a flash, the top 5 scientists, including your ex-girlfriend Megan Reed are dead and the data is gone. You are severly crippled in the incident and almost die. To save you, your boss, Sarif decides to augament you. Almost everything, your arms, legs, eyes, lungs, and a whole lot more are replaced with Augamentations without your consent.

This is just the prolouge. The real game starts when Adam get;s back into action and must find out who attacked your company and why and what happened to the data.

The game has a deep storyline dealing with transhumanism, what it means to be human. Along the way, you must discover conspiracies. The game uses a conversation system similar to Mass Effect but different in key aspects. While it has traditional boss battles (which were not recieved well) it also has boss battles in the form of conversations battles. The game presents multiple options to deal with situations. You can go in guns blazing and kill every enemy you find. Or you can use your hacking skills to turn the enemy's automated defenses against them or you can just sneak by without killing anyone. The game also has a morality system. However, that aspect is fairly basic.

If you want a game that will not just entertain you but also make you think, I highly recommend playing it. There were many times when I just stepped back and got thinking. I would just sit back and think "Wow, this is a real moral dilema".

I suggest you watch these trailers to get a better idea about the game.

They can't stop the Future

Purity First 'Propoganda"

Conspiracy

House of Revenge

Might I add that the soundtrack is simply divine.

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Okay, time to do a game rec!

My description might not end up as detailed as the one above, but I'll definitely make sure I list all of the reasons why I would recommend the game I'm choosing.

To begin, the game I'll be recommending today is Fallout 3.

First of all, the setting of the game is just so cool. Post-apocalyptic, retro-future America. You get to explore famous landmarks in Washington D.C. overrun by super mutants and fight your way through subway tunnels inhabited by raiders, giant molerats, and ghouls. You get to listen to classic oldies hits on Galaxy News Radio. I'm a huge fan of this kind of setting, so if you are, too, you'll enjoy that aspect of the game.

Second, the story-line of this game is great in my opinion. It was very interesting and unique, had just the right amount of twists, it wasn't predictable, and it was also challenging in certain places but still really fun. It's a game that makes you think and use your brain, which I always enjoy, because it makes you feel a lot more involved in the story rather than just running around shooting things (you can do that, too, of course).

Third, there is a fair amount of stuff to do in this game (especially if you include expansion packs and downloadable mods for the PC game). Not only do you have the main story-line, but you have quite a few other side quests and a decent amount of territory to explore. While it may not be as big the other Bethesda masterworks Oblivion and Skyrim, you definitely won't get bored with Fallout 3 for quite a while. I've had it since junior year of high school and I still really enjoy playing it.

Fourth, the character customization is pretty damn neat. Appearance-wise, your character has a variety of physical attributes to choose from (I also downloaded quite a few great mods for this). Within the game itself, as you level-up you get to choose which skills you want to develop. The game also has a karma system, so depending on what decisions you make throughout the game you'll either get good karma points or bad karma points

Finally, Liam Neeson plays the voice of your character's father. Enough said.

In summary, this game is great. Buy it and play it. You won't be sorry!

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Liam Neeson is reason enough to buy it.

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I completely agree with Ranger.

[Ampplaca]

Same here. Its a good game overall but having Liam neeson is a reason good enough to get

[xwittychickx]

I recommend the remake of the original Resident Evil.

Capcom goes back and retells a wonderful story, with better graphics and voice acting. Granted, if you've never played an RE game before, the controls are rather clunky and hard to get used to. However, it is a game well worth investing in.

You have a choice of one out of two characters. The female protagonist Jill Valentine, and the male protagonist Chris Redfield. Depending on the character you choose, the story will vary slightly. Also, each person has their own weakness and advantage, so you won't feel forced into picking one over the other. Depending on your actions in key moments of the game, like choosing who you trust and which corridor you travel down, can affect the ending (there are about 5 possible endings, all similar but with subtle differences that matter) and in-between scenes.

You are a STARS member, a special forces operative running for the Raccoon City Police, and your team, Alpha, had been sent into the forest to find the missing members of Bravo. Upon finding an abandoned helicopter, sans one dead pilot, things quickly go to hell as infected dogs attack the group. Ordered by Wesker, the captain of STARS, to head for a near-by mansion, Alpha finds themselves forced into a nightmare of zombies and other creatures of terror. I can promise you Sarah will make you yelp in surprise at least once.

The story is a little slow, since you mostly have to explore the mansion, collecting supplies and clues while trying to survive. However, the mystery behind the Spenser Mansion is quite intriguing. You will learn more about it with each document you pick up. From how the infection started to the history of a medical cooperation called Umbrella, there is always a moment of interest in these little filler pieces.

Setting the bar for survival horror, the original (remake) Resident Evil keeps you in suspense every time you turn a corner. There are certain puzzles in this game that I was fully creeped out by, simply by a theatrical display of actions. There aren't very many "spooks" in the game, but you still feel on edge through out a play through. The harder the difficulty, the more suspense that will rack through you.

Be ready to do a lot of back tracking, especially in your first play through. Unlike most games, Resident Evil emphasizes on rationing supplies. Depending on which character you choose, you have only a handful of pockets to keep objects in. You must keep everything else in chests for safe keeping. On easy these chests are linked together for convenience, but the same cannot be said for harder difficulties. Once you become well acquainted with the game however, you can plan out all your actions and reduce this repetitiveness to a minimum.

There are some puzzles in the game, but they are all relatively easy. You shouldn't have too much difficulty with them. It's your memory that is really put to the test. Also, on harder difficulty levels you must learn to be resourceful. Weaponry and health are not abundant the harder you play, and the monster count increases. This game will make you work your brain in terms of how to survive.

I admit the game is still pretty clunky, and it's a bit outdated compared to today's games, but it's still an amazing experience. If you're only to play one Resident Evil game, I recommend the original remake.

[Trainer Jayden]

I go with... Kingdom Hearts. Why? Because it's so swog! Ventus and roxas r the best characters.

The fact that it incorporates child hood friends like Mickey with action packed adventures against foes like the heartless, sepiroth, cloud and Xehanort, makes for a great series of games. Also, the rich graphics are stunning (really billy mays like) and the gameplay is intriguing .

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Sonic Adventure 2.

[silverjac]

I'm bored, so here's a game rec for ya!

Are you tired of lame, tedious party games? If so, you should try out the RPG, Strategy, Party Game Dokapon Kingdom!

The game has a basic plot to it: the King of a fictional land, Dokapon, is calling adventurers around the globe-you and up to 3 CPUs/friends(if you have those)-to stop monsters from terrorizing his people! You must select and customize your character(s), defeat monsters, the other players, bosses, and do other quests in order to win! When everything's said and done, the winner will be decided by how rich they are and will have the hand of the King's Daughter, Princess Penny...and yes, even if your a girl, you marry the princess. ;3

Game-Play is a cross between Final Fantasy, Monopoly, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Mario Party. You spin a spinner in order to go a determined number of spaces. When fighting enemies/other players, everything's determined in a Rock-Paper-Scissors format, but with options such as 'Attack', 'Defend', 'Strike', 'Counter', ect. As you go around, you defeat monsters in towns in order to become wealthier. You can also steal from shops in order to get better items and equipment. But that is an actual Rock-Paper-Scissors game where if you lose, you'll be a wanted criminal with a reward on you for a week!

Speaking of fighting, after you defeat your friends, or when they defeat you, you'll have the options to rob them of anything in their inventory, their money, or prank them by changing their names, hairstyle, or drawing on their face.

As you play, you'll be able to customize your character even further and you slowly learn two things. 1. This game will always keep you on your toes. 2. This is called the 'friendship destroying game' for a reason!

This is, remember, a party game! It's not meant to be played alone or taken seriously. It's purely to have fun with your friends in an entertaining way. If you choose to play alone, that's just you. But for me, the games better when you play with somebody.