Cryostasis was really good, but in a niche appeal sort of way, a la Metro 2033, which I loved but the Escapist hated (the again, Game Informer loved Metro 2033 as well). It's a methodical, atmospheric shooter that's all about shooting at the right time (reloading takes a while) and wrapping your brain around the story presented. It was worth all the money I paid for it.Xiorell said:Well... as the title asks.
With the steam sale on now, I am finding myself looking at games I would normally think "yeah fuck that, looks arse", but actually now thinking "Dude it's less than 5quid give it a go"
One in particular is "Cryostasis"... Normally I'd instantly dismiss it as a no-go game but it's less than 3quid at the moment and I am considering giving it a chance.
There's loads of stuff on there at the moment I am thinking about throwing a bone.
Same here. I just bought Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly even though I've heard it's the worst of the series. It was $7 for a used copy and I wanted it because I have every other Spyro game, so it's worth it for the sake of completion.Ando3242 said:I'm kind of OCD about having to have a game's entire series. So, if there is a title in it that pales in comparison to the others for some reason I will still buy it for completeness. Key examples are Devil May Cry 2 and Suikoden IV.
Yeah well Cryostasis is actually a very good game, probably much better than bioshock 2 which is my example of a game i've bought even though I fully expect it to be constructed of donkey poo and twizzle sticks.Xiorell said:Well... as the title asks.
With the steam sale on now, I am finding myself looking at games I would normally think "yeah fuck that, looks arse", but actually now thinking "Dude it's less than 5quid give it a go"
One in particular is "Cryostasis"... Normally I'd instantly dismiss it as a no-go game but it's less than 3quid at the moment and I am considering giving it a chance.
There's loads of stuff on there at the moment I am thinking about throwing a bone.
So, do you ever just buy a game fully expecting it to be pretty bad, and why? Hoping for a hiden gem? Simpley bored and need something to do? What games come to mind?
Yeah I happen to have that particular OCD too! My key examples would be: Silent Hill Homecoming, Halo 2, Prince of Persia Warrior Within, Devil May Cry 2 and almost all of the Harry Potter games! The shame!Xiorell said:Can understand that, I am similar with alot of things... games, movies, books, I am really bad for it with TV shows given how much a season box set can set you backAndo3242 said:I'm kind of OCD about having to have a game's entire series. So, if there is a title in it that pales in comparison to the others for some reason I will still buy it for completeness. Key examples are Devil May Cry 2 and Suikoden IV.
What games do you actually play then? I mean it does look like it has some drawbacks, but the ability to play through with a different protagonist seems quite worthwhile. If you're pulling out on P3P, what games actually meet your very high standards?pantsoffdanceoff said:Nope, I cancel my pre-order as soon as it even [i/]looks[/i] like it could be bad... I'm so sorry Persona 3 Portable.
Playing as a different character is a great addition, but not when they take out the Anime cutscenes that I so loved in Persona 3, especially the one where Orpheus is summoned. I was going to actually buy a PSP for this game hence why I dropped it far quicker than I would most games. Tons of games meet my standards, Dragon Age did (execept for the fucking Orzrammar quest) the regular Persona 3 and Persona 4 did as well.migo said:What games do you actually play then? I mean it does look like it has some drawbacks, but the ability to play through with a different protagonist seems quite worthwhile. If you're pulling out on P3P, what games actually meet your very high standards?pantsoffdanceoff said:Nope, I cancel my pre-order as soon as it even [i/]looks[/i] like it could be bad... I'm so sorry Persona 3 Portable.