Post by: desocietas on September 23, 2011, 01:23:13 pm
Fable II (360), pre-owned (will only buy if CIB) - $4.99 @ Gamestop
Post by: scott on September 23, 2011, 03:17:06 pm
Post by: darko on September 23, 2011, 03:19:21 pm
I would also like to see a rating system.
Post by: desocietas on September 23, 2011, 03:29:41 pm
I'd say for $5.00 buy it!
Thanks! I'll swing by the game shop after work today :) I know... for $5, it's like "why not?" I don't have any of the others, and never really got to play much of the original (which goes for $15 used at Gamestop!).
Sometimes, all you need is a little urging from your peers.. XD
Post by: desocietas on September 23, 2011, 03:33:39 pm
I'd like a rating system, maybe a little 5 star vote or something. The tough part is all the variations will be rated differently, unless there is a way to link them.
Good point. I wonder if the site will ever have a little something added to each item record... like a "see also" or "related" list of links to other variations, sequels, and such.
Also, different ratings on different variations might be good for some things, like collector's editions, "director's cut," game of the year editions, etc. but definitely useless for the older games with variations like 3 or 5 screw. Hmmmm.
Post by: scott on September 23, 2011, 03:47:11 pm
I wonder if the site will ever have a little something added to each item record... like a "see also" or "related" list of links to other variations, sequels, and such.
That way you can see all the variations listed on a game's page.
Also, different ratings on different variations might be good for some things, like collector's editions, "director's cut," game of the year editions, etc. but definitely useless for the older games with variations like 3 or 5 screw. Hmmmm.
Exactly, what's different about a game with a label variation? nothing at all, ha. So they should be the same score. But something like the Bioshock 2 Collectors Edition could use a different rating because of it's awesome goodies.
Post by: amauriel on September 23, 2011, 05:26:17 pm
Post by: desocietas on September 23, 2011, 05:45:01 pm
I didn't see it initially on the racks, but the Gamestop guys seemed to sense exactly what I wanted and pulled a pre-owned copy from the back (with case, box art, manual, and disc). Service!
Also, thanks for the advice, @amauriel and @darko! I'm looking forward to this one (whenever I get around to playing it). Think I'll need to play through the first one at all to appreciate the sequel?
Post by: scott on September 23, 2011, 05:55:57 pm
Post by: amauriel on September 23, 2011, 10:40:51 pm
Post by: desocietas on September 24, 2011, 01:45:35 am
I loved it and I've never played the first Fable. However, I HATED Fable III, the graphics were so jaggity/fragmented I gave up about 2 hours into it. I wonder if they ever patched that...
good to know! I almost got fable iii from TRU when they mispriced it for $15... they rescinded the order, but i figured it wasn't much of a loss, really.
Post by: desocietas on November 01, 2011, 01:36:49 pm
Buy it/don't buy it?
My account's actually on hold right now, too, so I wonder if I'd be able to buy it even if I wanted to.
Post by: scott on November 01, 2011, 04:24:33 pm
It's not hard, once you level up. Fully leveled I can blow through the game in roughly an hour. It's a really fun game, I only had it freeze up a couple times, and they fixed the major Store bug that was around when the game launched.
Post by: desocietas on November 01, 2011, 04:59:56 pm
It's not hard, once you level up. Fully leveled I can blow through the game in roughly an hour. It's a really fun game, I only had it freeze up a couple times, and they fixed the major Store bug that was around when the game launched.
Ok, good to know. I really enjoyed the comics (haven't watched the movie yet :\) and am interested in how the game plays. I'll see if I can call them to buy the game during the sale!
Your account is on hold?
Yeah, it sucks... I loaded 4000 points on my account a few weeks ago, and of course about a week later 3200 or so suddenly disappears. After a bit of hunting on the terrible Microsoft/XBOX site, I found that someone used the points to buy Sims 3. Still not sure how, since you can't download it to the Xbox as far as I can tell.
Customer support was really pleasant and said they should be able to refund me, but it'll require that my account be on hold until the investigation is complete (up to a month, blegh!). So anything that requires me to log in, I can't do.
The most annoying part is that there's a competition for highest score going on for the Paranormal table on PFX2, and I can't participate (with my gamertag)!
Post by: scott on November 01, 2011, 05:39:32 pm
Also, the only other thing that could be a turn off for Scott Pilgrim is the lack of online multiplayer, Its local only.
Post by: desocietas on April 26, 2012, 04:15:32 pm
After the discount:
Final Fantasy XIII-2 (XBOX 360): $15.19 used
Sonic Generations (XBOX 360): $7.99 used
Things to consider:
- I own FF XIII on PS3 (but I don't have a PS3 right now) and never got around to getting past the 20-hour threshold necessary to "enjoy" the game
- I don't really like platformers and really just played the first one or two levels of Sonic (Genesis) when I was young. My favorite parts of the Sonic series were the bonus pinball stages and multiplayer (which this one does not have outside of racing).
Any thoughts? Maybe there are other games on sale worth my money and Gamefly dollars?
Post by: jobocan on April 26, 2012, 04:53:36 pm
FFXIII-2 is also really good though... But I'd say it's only worth it if you really enjoy the battle system in XIII, since it's very much the same here (there are minor differences, but nothing really noticeable). It does improve on just about every problematic aspect of XIII though, so I'd probably give it a chance eventually if you like the fighting in XIII.
Post by: madmax on April 26, 2012, 05:01:26 pm
Post by: jcalder8 on April 26, 2012, 05:20:49 pm
Post by: desocietas on April 27, 2012, 11:38:02 am
I feel bad that I'll have FF XIII on PS3 and FF XIII-2 on 360, but hey, that's how it goes. Will probably never get a PS3 before the next gen on consoles comes out (though the rumors are saying the next PS console will likely not have backwards compatibility with the PS3?).
Do you think I'll need to have played XIII before playing XIII-2? Or is it a pretty separate story?
Post by: jobocan on April 27, 2012, 11:52:45 am
Do you think I'll need to have played XIII before playing XIII-2? Or is it a pretty separate story?
The ending of XIII is pretty important, but that's really about it, and even then you get that info within the game. For the most part the game does well to give you the information you need.
Post by: desocietas on April 27, 2012, 12:13:24 pm
Do you think I'll need to have played XIII before playing XIII-2? Or is it a pretty separate story?
The ending of XIII is pretty important, but that's really about it, and even then you get that info within the game. For the most part the game does well to give you the information you need.
Sweet, good to know. Thanks, all, for your advice! Much appreciated :)
Post by: desocietas on May 25, 2012, 04:02:44 pm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170846819021?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: scott on May 25, 2012, 04:14:07 pm
Ok, a few days left on this BIN... buy it / don't buy it? haven't figured out the usual going rate for this item yet...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170846819021?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Hmm. I'm not sure. I know I paid $15 a piece for my Complete GBA Castlevania games (except the Dual Pack), they have all the inserts as well. I'd say it may be worth it for Pokemon Pinball R&S too.
Post by: desocietas on May 25, 2012, 05:35:53 pm
Thanks for the input!
I'm looking into Pokemon Pinball (the one with Pikachu on the front), but the prices are all over the place for it. Hopefully I won't have to pay over $15 for that one, but I keep seeing it for $25+ so far. It's got a Rumble Pak - do those have a tendency to stop working?
Post by: desocietas on November 17, 2012, 02:25:57 am
I don't own it yet and wasn't sure if this was a good deal or not. Any thoughts?
Also, any thoughts on which console it'd be best for? I don't own a Wii, but I figure I will (or something compatible with Wii games) in the future. This coupon seems to be only for the Wii version.
Post by: exonerator on November 19, 2012, 02:28:10 pm
My 2 cents.
Post by: darko on November 21, 2012, 04:06:37 pm
Post by: jcalder8 on November 21, 2012, 05:20:00 pm
Post by: desocietas on November 21, 2012, 05:45:15 pm
Post by: soera on November 21, 2012, 06:03:36 pm
Toys 'R' Us just emailed a coupon for a free Skylanders Spyro's Adventure Stater Pack with purchase of a Giants Starter Pack (Wii)...
I don't own it yet and wasn't sure if this was a good deal or not. Any thoughts?
Also, any thoughts on which console it'd be best for? I don't own a Wii, but I figure I will (or something compatible with Wii games) in the future. This coupon seems to be only for the Wii version.
This isnt a bad deal if you want both games. You get Spyro/Gill Grunt/Trigger Happy with the spyro set and Jet Vac/Cynder/Tree Rex with the Giant set. You can play both sets of characters on Giants and setting the ownership of the first 3 on your giants game gives you a bigger exp bonus. The console is just whichever you prefer. If you have a DS, that is probably the one I would choose if you use it cause the actual characters you get are bonus characters on that and the portal on the DS system is universal and doesnt use batteries so you dont have to worry about it running out of power. If you have a PS3 getting the Giants starter kit comes with a wired portal as well and its definitely a preferred option over the wireless one that come with Spyros.
Post by: desocietas on November 21, 2012, 06:47:19 pm
Thanks for the thoughts on the console choices! I might still pick it up sometime since it's gotten such good reception, but I don't *need* it.
Post by: desocietas on November 29, 2013, 08:37:11 pm
Post by: disgaeniac on November 30, 2013, 07:25:48 am
BIG DISCLAIMER & note though = "Ratings" are so very, very, very subjective -and- are basically just 1 person's *opinion* of the game in question.
For example: Me, Kimimi, Erik, and Brad *might* rate certain games similarly...I'd always rate Disgaea games highly...however...for many other users who aren't into steep learning-curves, necessary (post-game, at least) grinding/farming, and a time investment of 100+ hours; obviously, the game would/should get & reflect a very low rating for them.
There are others into Shooters/Shmups, etc -that- even if rated highly by others, would still always (simply by default) never rate higher than a 1 or 2...to *ME*.
I mean, I'd be happy to give my opinions on games, and I can enjoy reading other's opinions of other games & genres -but- as a device to convince/disuade another member here from spending/not spending their money (unless, of course, we're only talking about a few bucks); I think it could have horribly negative (unintended) effects...
*subtracts 2 cents from checking balance* :P
Post by: kimimi on November 30, 2013, 11:45:06 am
So yeah, I'm happy to give *my* opinion, but if I do please don't take it as anything more than that.
Post by: desocietas on November 30, 2013, 01:26:59 pm
What I have enjoyed is hearing folks trying out games that I've been curious about and seeing what they think about it. I don't tend to read reviews as I worry too much about spoilers and being biased about something before I even try it myself, but I appreciate when reviews make sure to go over the basics of game functionality and design. Does it lag? Do the graphics appear outdated? Do the graphics matter? Is there a tutorial, and is it any good / how long does it last?
But yes, it can be very subjective as different games appeal to different folks for all sorts of reasons. For example, I've been strangely addicted to Hometown Story and, while it admittedly has a *lot* of faults, I find myself strangely compelled to play it over Animal Crossing: New Leaf which has plenty of acclaim (but currently bores me).
I still hesitate to recommend Hometown Story, though, and have even bought Animal Crossing for friends as gifts.
Anywayyy.... TL;DR: Reviews are definitely subjective, and I bought Muramasa anyway :)
Post by: scott on November 30, 2013, 01:45:39 pm
TL;DR: Reviews are definitely subjective, and I bought 4 copies of Muramasa anyway :)
fixed that for you.
Post by: desocietas on November 30, 2013, 01:46:21 pm
TL;DR: Reviews are definitely subjective, and I bought 4 copies of Muramasa anyway :)
fixed that for you.
hahaha you don't know me!
*quickly checks Amazon to see if they're still on sale*