What Game Are You Playing Right Now?

chanpyn · 02-17-2011, 08:46 PM

The First Legacy of Kain for Playstation one.

OH MY GOTH!

duga · 02-17-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage Against the Machine

Seconded. Mass Effect 3 alone is enough to get me stoked. Also Skyrim. enough said

Also I bought the Orange Box on a whim in December, but didn't play it until now. Half Life is a shit-ton of fun but can someone explain why so many people think it's the height of video gaming? Maybe it's because I never played the first one but the gameplay seems to consist of a lot of shooting, puzzles, and riding vehicles with no real consequences because I don't know the characters, plot, or universe really, cause they were never explained to me. But like I said it is ridiculously fun and I plan on playing both of the other episodes later on down the road.

In the first one you were a research physicist working for this company called Black Mesa. You were involved in an experiment on an alien rock brought in by the Administrator that opened a portal to Xen. In the end, you find out that the things attacking you have actually been enslaved by another race of aliens (but you don't know who). All throughout this game, this creepy guy in a suit pops up and saves you (he's the guy at the beginning of Half Life 2). In the end of the first one, he says he is impressed by you and offers you a job to work for him, the other choice is for him to kill you...so you obviously accept. He pulls you into some vortex and the game ends.

By the beginning of Half Life 2 that is seriously all you know. The genius behind the game is that it doesn't treat you like an idiot. You have to pay attention to bits of evidence that help piece the story together. There are signs, posters, and things lying around in the world that will help you put together what is actually going on. The characters in the game all assume your character knows what is going on, so no one will tell you. It's actually an incredibly intricate story.

I liked the game a lot, if you couldn't tell.

debaserr · 02-17-2011, 08:55 PM

HL2 is far and away my favorite single player shooter ever. it's long, diverse(gameplay and locale), and extremely immersive. it has aged slightly, but it's still a great game.

storymilo · 02-17-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

HL2 is far and away my favorite single player shooter ever. it's long, diverse(gameplay and locale), and extremely immersive. it has aged slightly, but it's still a great game.

This, but I wouldn't even say it has aged for me. I seriously enjoy it more than any other shooter I have every played, and that's including things like Crysis, Bioshock, and Call of Duty. The story is actually what makes it so amazing to me... the whole atmosphere just draws me in immensely.

I just started a new game in Half Life 1 the other day. I've never beaten this one before, only started it, but I think this is the time. I plan on moving on throughout the series once it's done.

Alfred · 02-17-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by storymilo

Haha, my 11 year old brother is pumped as well. It's useful having him around as I can usually get him to split the price on a game with me.

Agreed

Sparky · 02-17-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by duga

In the first one you were a research physicist working for this company called Black Mesa. You were involved in an experiment on an alien rock brought in by the Administrator that opened a portal to Xen. In the end, you find out that the things attacking you have actually been enslaved by another race of aliens (but you don't know who). All throughout this game, this creepy guy in a suit pops up and saves you (he's the guy at the beginning of Half Life 2). In the end of the first one, he says he is impressed by you and offers you a job to work for him, the other choice is for him to kill you...so you obviously accept. He pulls you into some vortex and the game ends.

By the beginning of Half Life 2 that is seriously all you know. The genius behind the game is that it doesn't treat you like an idiot. You have to pay attention to bits of evidence that help piece the story together. There are signs, posters, and things lying around in the world that will help you put together what is actually going on. The characters in the game all assume your character knows what is going on, so no one will tell you. It's actually an incredibly intricate story.

I liked the game a lot, if you couldn't tell.

This is all true, but i feel like with that strong of a narrative it's hard to take the concept of a silent protagonist seriously.

I mean gordon freeman wouldn't ask anybody "wtf is going on?" or at least chop up alex or something, get it in

Kirby · 02-18-2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by storymilo

I was introduced to Morrowind about a month before Oblivion was released, so I guess you can say I'm relatively late to the franchise. Still, Oblivion and Half Life 2 were probably my first games that I became obsessed with. And I still love em <333

Yeah, they're both really fun. I played oblivion so much before I even GOT a 360. I played it on my brothers, and bought Shivering Isles day one.
'Twas amazing.

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Originally Posted by Rage Against the Machine

Seconded. Mass Effect 3 alone is enough to get me stoked. Also Skyrim. enough said

Also I bought the Orange Box on a whim in December, but didn't play it until now. Half Life is a shit-ton of fun but can someone explain why so many people think it's the height of video gaming? Maybe it's because I never played the first one but the gameplay seems to consist of a lot of shooting, puzzles, and riding vehicles with no real consequences because I don't know the characters, plot, or universe really, cause they were never explained to me. But like I said it is ridiculously fun and I plan on playing both of the other episodes later on down the road.

Mass Effect 3 is also a must buy.
Half Life has been a fan favorite because of the atmosphere it puts you in. The story is top-notch if you pay attention through the first and second games (and the episodes) and it's one of the few series that actually gets better as it goes on. Valve has stayed true to what the game has been about. It's often highly-regarded as one of the best games ever by plenty of people, players and critics alike. I happen to agree with them. It's one of the only games that I've actually felt like I cared about the actual characters. And that rarely ever happens with me. I'm patiently waiting for Episode 3. Valve delays projects all the time, and, so far, everything they delay ends up top notch. They like to make sure their games are finished before putting them out.

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this creepy guy in a suit pops up and saves you (he's the guy at the beginning of Half Life 2).

G-Man is what he's called, I believe.

s_k · 02-18-2011, 02:51 AM

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That is the best game trailer ever.
I was already planning on buying a console (PS3) soon, but now it's not a plan at all. It's a simple inevitability. I don't even care if the actual game ends up sucking. I'll not only buy the game, but a console as well, just to express how much I enjoyed the trailer.

Hahaha, I did exactly that because of Gran Turismo 5 vids

Kirby · 02-18-2011, 05:11 PM

Just finished my pre-orders for Bulletstorm and Dragon Age 2.

I'm hoping that Dragon Age 2 lives up to how great the first one was.
Can't wait to use my Ser Isaac of Clark armor.

EvilChuck · 02-18-2011, 05:24 PM

I am VERY late on this, but I've just finished Arkham Asylum lol.

When does Killzone 3/Crysis 2/Bulletstorm come out? I might play Red Dead Redemption again if there is enough time

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Kirby Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Forest Park, GA Posts: 1,637	Just finished my pre-orders for Bulletstorm and Dragon Age 2. I'm hoping that Dragon Age 2 lives up to how great the first one was. Can't wait to use my Ser Isaac of Clark armor. __________________ ::KirbyISAlmighty::

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chanpyn Groupie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 19	The First Legacy of Kain for Playstation one. OH MY GOTH!

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EvilChuck #based Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: (Near) London, England Posts: 443	I am VERY late on this, but I've just finished Arkham Asylum lol. When does Killzone 3/Crysis 2/Bulletstorm come out? I might play Red Dead Redemption again if there is enough time