[KnightofPhoenix]

Well after having calmed down a bit, I can say that the endgame of AC3 while very flawed, was decent. It had good things about it. The reason why it angered me was because it could have been as brilliant as the rest of the game, which was building up to something sublime only to make a meh job of it (rushed ofc sigh). The game could have been amazing, but now I consider it great.

Haytham is a great antagonist too though also suffers from the endgame. He definitely is in my top 10 and had the endgame done him better service, he would have easily been in my top 3. He may still be, but I'm still thinking about it.

[gregski]

I've got really sucked into Hotline Miami today.

At first it felt weird and clunky, but after a few missions and getting familiar with the controls...this game induces some kind of a killing-spree madness. Every step and every blow/shot has to be carefully planned, but the catch is you have to plan pretty much on the fly within a timeframe of seconds. It gets quicker and quicker, you die and reload and enter the mission without giving it a second thought, the moves you mastered so far being executed almost automatically and you try to solve the rest of this murder-puzzle.

A weird, hectic and twisted experience, but it's addicting as hell (and hell is a good word in this case).

[Chromie92]

Picked up Devil Survivor Overclocked for the 3DS a couple of weeks back really fun game. I really like the leveling system and it has been pretty challenging so far.

[gregski]

For all indie fans - this sounds interesting: http://www.eurogamer...leglitch-review

[cyberarmy]

KnightofPhoenix said:

Well after having calmed down a bit, I can say that the endgame of AC3 while very flawed, was decent. It had good things about it. The reason why it angered me was because it could have been as brilliant as the rest of the game, which was building up to something sublime only to make a meh job of it (rushed ofc sigh). The game could have been amazing, but now I consider it great.

Haytham is a great antagonist too though also suffers from the endgame. He definitely is in my top 10 and had the endgame done him better service, he would have easily been in my top 3. He may still be, but I'm still thinking about it. ›››

Obvius spoilers about ending!

Both Connor and Desmond endings seem a bit rushed. Connors last missions are nowhere near Ezio's last missions (AC2 or Brotherhood) level. Short, shallow and unimaginative. Especially playing tag with Lee as a last mission...
They could have done greater levels easily with Haytham and Lee in hand...
At least Connor get better clousure via epilogue and homestead missions (Achilles ...) while Desmonds ending is just absurd.

But Desmonds all endings were like this. Heavy cliffhangers without any in game explanation. I was quite had a rage after Brotherhood when Des stabbed Lucy....

[SlimeDynamiteD]

I thought AC3 was really disappointing, even though I loved Haytham and wanted to play him throughout the game and was quite shocked when I found out what he was a Templar.
I pretty much hate Connor, I think he's the worst Assassin so far
Other than that, I think Ubisoft left a lot of opportunities in the game such as the Boston Tea Party or the battlefields, they could've been done much grander and let them have more impact than they actually did.
And of course the ending, Connors ending was just... terrible in my opinion, and I've pretty much go of Desmond's ending because at the end of AC:R I got confused and I'm not really interested in Desmond and his party anymore

Though there are (of course) also some good things in the game, I loved the new freerunning through trees and houses, jumping over fences etcetera was great, everything went smoother so good job on that.

The combat system (even though it was still easy) was better in AC3 than it has been in previous Assassin's Creeds.

That's my opinion on AC3

[Pham]

You can sign up for the closed beta of The Elder Scrolls Online starting today. Here is the link:

http://signup.elderscrollsonline.com/

[SlimeDynamiteD]

Hah! Already did!

[meezookeewee]

With Heart of the Swarm coming out in the next couple of months, I figure it's a good time to get back into Starcraft II. Love the game.

[SkycladGuardian]

After over 50 hours of medieval plots, intrigues and dynasties in Crusader Kings II, I've felt I need a change of pace and started Batman Arkham City. I have a terrific time so far. B:AC has the best close combat system I know. So satisfying and rewarding!

[Prince_12]

KnightofPhoenix said:

Well the endgame was rushed, and it was bad. Very anti-climactic, and I'm very pissed off and sad right now. Hate it when that happens. ›››

Without spoilers, are you referring to the Desmond one, or Connor?

And since you had such an amazing summary on your Top 10 Protagonist, what did you think of Connor? I've heard people disliking him, but never from "valid reasons" since most people hate him since he is boring and bland (which I personally think is kinda the personality the game needs, considering the setting).

[KnightofPhoenix]

Prince_12 said:

Without spoilers, are you referring to the Desmond one, or Connor?

And since you had such an amazing summary on your Top 10 Protagonist, what did you think of Connor? I've heard people disliking him, but never from "valid reasons" since most people hate him since he is boring and bland (which I personally think is kinda the personality the game needs, considering the setting). ›››

I was referring to the Connor one. But after having cooled off, I'll say that the endgame was decent, but the game was so amazing throughout that it deserved more than decent.

As for Connor. I love him, and I will write about him soon although I won't rank him (but if I were to, he'd rank highly). A lot of the reasons I've sen for people who dislike Connor are meh, especially those who say it's because they miss Ezio or Altair. Their stories are done (esp Ezio, he had3 games), get over it.

[.Volsung.]

So GOG.com has Neverwinter Nights 2 25% off with expansions. Should I? Is it worth playing? Approximately how many hours of gameplay?

I played NWN back in 2002 when it came it, and while I enjoyed it, I didn't think it was as good as the other RPG's I had just played (namely Baldur's Gate II). Also in December that year I played Icewind Dale II. So, how does NWN2 stand compared to the first, and the rest of classic D&D computer RPG's?

[Bloth]

I'd say get it, firstly the campaign is much better than the original, with a good plot and a sensible reason for the protagonists involvement. That said it's needlessly bloated, with a damn lot of filler combat and pointless content, but there are gemstones in the rough. It's also still a very pretty engine in my opinion, and thanks to constant tech support since release is now as steady as a rock (there's been a ton of patches.)

Secondly, the mods, there are a damn lot of middling to magnificent mods on the Neverwinter Vault of IGN. They make the purchase worth it in and of themselves.

Thirdly, Mask of the Betrayer is a work of art, and the closest thing to a spiritual successor that Torment has ever recieved. Storm of Zehir and Mysteries of Westgate are not half bad neither.

[.Volsung.]

Blothulfur said:

I'd say get it, firstly the campaign is much better than the original, with a good plot and a sensible reason for the protagonists involvement. That said it's needlessly bloated, with a damn lot of filler combat and pointless content, but there are gemstones in the rough. It's also still a very pretty engine in my opinion, and thanks to constant tech support since release is now as steady as a rock (there's been a ton of patches.)

Secondly, the mods, there are a damn lot of middling to magnificent mods on the Neverwinter Vault of IGN. They make the purchase worth it in and of themselves.

Thirdly, Mask of the Betrayer is a work of art, and the closest thing to a spiritual successor that Torment has ever recieved. Storm of Zehir and Mysteries of Westgate are not half bad neither. ›››

Thanks Bloth. Now I'll have to go get it, damn it

[KnightofPhoenix]

Playing KOTOR 2, and yea Kreia is more awesome than I remember.

[secondchildren]

Ok, now that I've tested ME2 since half the game more or less I can say it: it's shit. Seriously, BW has wholefully disappointed me. RPG = 0 FPS= 1. Except that if I needed an FPS I'd go straight to Halo, Farcry, Rage.... don't know why should I build another Shepard. And quests are all: shootshootshoot? srsly? Kay thanks Bioware.

[cyberarmy]

secondchildren said:

Ok, now that I've tested ME2 since half the game more or less I can say it: it's shit. Seriously, BW has wholefully disappointed me. RPG = 0 FPS= 1. Except that if I needed an FPS I'd go straight to Halo, Farcry, Rage.... don't know why should I build another Shepard. And quests are all: shootshootshoot? srsly? Kay thanks Bioware. ›››

Just wait till (if!)you play the third game.

[Costin Moroianu]

secondchildren said:

Ok, now that I've tested ME2 since half the game more or less I can say it: it's shit. Seriously, BW has wholefully disappointed me. RPG = 0 FPS= 1. Except that if I needed an FPS I'd go straight to Halo, Farcry, Rage.... don't know why should I build another Shepard. And quests are all: shootshootshoot? srsly? Kay thanks Bioware. ›››

Not all the quests are like that though the vast majority are. I dunno in ME1 you did a lot of shooting as well.

I do not however see a problem in the shooting mechanics of it. Sure it would be nice to have more customization but I seriously do NOT want to level up gun skills in a game ever again.

And as bad as ME2 can be...well if you get attached strongly to the characters and the universe then DO NOT play ME3.

No really don't.

[secondchildren]

LOL no intention to play it! for sure.

ME1 had more or less the same shooting but more r-playing. You could have very long and deep conversations with companions, plus you could play with your inventory, select your weapons and armors, decide which one to trash or not, upgrade em etc. There were more skills too, tho the skills system is pretty similar to ME2. There was more planet exploration, even tho some people didn't appreciate much. In short... more r-playing.
Not ME series is the king of rpgs of course.

But as I said, nothing against FPS games in general. Just I didn't expected such a nerfing of r-playing side.