Games you still want from this generation

Stonecutter · 04-03-2005, 01:27 PM

I was looking at my "to buy" list of games that aren't out yet, and I realized the pickings are getting mighty slim. Even if PS3 is still 18 months away it's becoming pretty obvious that this gen is really winding down.

Gamecube
The Legend of Zelda
Advance Wars Whatever (I'll be shocked if this game ever actually comes out for the cube)

PS2
Katamari Damacy 2
Rise of the Kasai

Xbox
Conker: Live and Reloaded

That's pretty much it. I've got some backlog I'd still like to pick up (DMC3, Ace Combat 5, Ratchet UYA, Mercanaries) but as for stuff still in the pipeline, I'm almost done.

So, anyone else still holding out for a few more big titles in the next few months?

Perfect Stu · 04-03-2005, 01:41 PM

SOCOM 3
Ratchet: Deadlocked
God of War
Black
Final Fantasy XII
Madden NFL 2006
NCAA Football 2006

Plus, this is the time of year when future lineups dont look so bright. Then E3 hits, and a bunch of stuff gets shown, and you add a couple more games to your list here and there.

Acebot44 · 04-03-2005, 02:28 PM

PS2:
God of War
FFXII
Phantasy Star Universe (WHY!? WHY DID THE XBOX VERSION GET CANCELED!?

)

Xbox:
Citizen Zero (Probably Next Gen)
Black
Jade Empire
Conker: Live and Reloaded
Advent Rising

DimHalo · 04-03-2005, 02:33 PM

The Legend of Zelda

DarkMaster · 04-03-2005, 02:45 PM

PS2:
FFXII
Kingdom Hearts 2
Grandia III
Dragon Quest 8
Shadow of the Colossus
Ratchet: Deadlocked
Katamari Damacy 2
Silent Hill 5

Game Cube:
Zelda

is it just me, or is GCN's lineup this year absolutely horrendous? I mean good God...without Zelda it wouldn't even exist.

Stonecutter · 04-03-2005, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Stu

SOCOM 3
Ratchet: Deadlocked
God of War
Black
Final Fantasy XII
Madden NFL 2006
NCAA Football 2006

Plus, this is the time of year when future lineups dont look so bright. Then E3 hits, and a bunch of stuff gets shown, and you add a couple more games to your list here and there.

I was really hoping they'd keep their promises and let both Jak and Ratchet die after #3 but looks like we're getting another round. I'm not saying they're going to be bad games, but it's just so typical of the gaming industry. I wish they'd save these either for the next gen or go on to new characters.

And stu. God of War is un ****ing believable. It raises the bar as far as action/adventure games go. I'll warn you that it's only about 8 hours long but I don't feel like I was cheated.

DarkMaster · 04-03-2005, 02:54 PM

Plus, there are boobs in GoW. You can't go wrong with that game.

Perfect Stu · 04-03-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Stonecutter

I was really hoping they'd keep their promises and let both Jak and Ratchet die after #3 but looks like we're getting another round. I'm not saying they're going to be bad games, but it's just so typical of the gaming industry. I wish they'd save these either for the next gen or go on to new characters.

And stu. God of War is un ****ing believable. It raises the bar as far as action/adventure games go. I'll warn you that it's only about 8 hours long but I don't feel like I was cheated.

1st thing, I agree somewhat about the Jak/Ratchet thing. Typically, I would like to see someone other than Ratchet this fall...but the thing is, Insomniac has made the 2nd game better than the first, and then the 3rd game better than the second. If they continue THAT trend, I wont pretend to be too disappointed. And plus, apparently this one is taking a new direction...some squad-based online gameplay. I think they can still do some new, interesting things with that engine. Those Insomniac guys are very creative.

And about GoW...all I hear is good things about the game. an 8-10 hour game is not a problem with me, and like you said, people have been saying every second was worth the ride so it doesnt feel that the length is a bad thing.

I look forward to it...

Swan · 04-03-2005, 05:06 PM

I only want a couple games.
God of War
Soul Calibur 3

and I still need to get Katamari Damacy, Then I can get the second.

Typhoid · 04-03-2005, 05:35 PM

Final Fantasy XII

Stonecutter · 04-03-2005, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Stu

an 8-10 hour game is not a problem with me,

Not 8-10. Eight... maybe.

But you'll probably want to run through it twice.

Perfect Stu · 04-04-2005, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Stonecutter

Not 8-10. Eight... maybe.

But you'll probably want to run through it twice.

I'll rephrase

A 5-8 hour game wouldnt bother me, under said conditions.

And Jak and Daxter was a fun platformer, Jak II was a disappointment, but Ratchet and Clank is where the quality is. Best pure 3D platforming/action games ever made, in my honest opinion.

DeathsHand · 04-04-2005, 04:12 AM

Slim pickin's indeed...

Only games I can think of are Zelda, Final Fantasy XII, and Silent Hill 5, assuming it's not a PS3 game...

God of War sounds like it's worth picking up, however between work, being lazy, and World of Warcraft, I don't have much time to play games...

BlueFire · 04-06-2005, 07:59 PM

PS2-
Kingdom Hearts 2
Fatal Frame 3
Silent Hill 5

GC-
Zelda

Stonecutter · 04-04-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Stu

1st thing, I agree somewhat about the Jak/Ratchet thing. Typically, I would like to see someone other than Ratchet this fall...but the thing is, Insomniac has made the 2nd game better than the first, and then the 3rd game better than the second. If they continue THAT trend, I wont pretend to be too disappointed. And plus, apparently this one is taking a new direction...some squad-based online gameplay.

I just read this part again.

There are only two game mechanics that will make me HATE a game more than "squad based gameplay", those being "card battle" and "nascar."