Random Gaming Thoughts

[dsheinem]

I think the Wii U has the biggest lineup of exclusive AAA games of any current gen system, though they also have a year head start and their titles are very "last gen" in their aesthetics. Many of those exclusives are really very fun and worth playing, though.

I think there have been some noteworthy AAA games for the PS4/X1 which have been console exclusive. Notably stuff like Destiny, Infamous Second Son, Sunset Overdrive, Killzone Shadowfall, Killer Instinct, and Forza Horizon 2 have made (for me) owning a current gen console worth it. By the end of next month I am hoping I can add The Order 1886, Bloodborne, and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD to that list. Entries in annual sports series like the Madden and NHL series have remained on consoles and other games that I've not played like Driveclub have their fanbases too.

So I think we're at a comparable point to the previous gen in terms of the number and quality of AAA exclusives for the newest consoles. I also think that MS' aggressive changes to the price and package of the X1 shows that there's certainly a good-old-fashioned console war going on.

[ZeroAX]

I am watching a video of Turbo Outrun and I for one am appalled at its inaccurate depiction of San Antonio.

Could be worse. The entire country could be fused into one street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... BeWQ#t=926

Though the most un-realistic thing about that stage would be a Greek street having 4 lanes of traffic.

[Gooseberrysoda]

Torn between Aria of Sorrow and Dracula X. Any suggestions?

[Exhuminator]

Torn between Aria of Sorrow and Dracula X. Any suggestions?

Both very different experiences. Do you want an adventure or an endurance test?

[Gunstar Green]

Aria of Sorrow is my favorite Castlevania . I love the gameplay mechanics and even the story. My only complaint might be that it's a bit too short but Dawn of Sorrow picks up where it left off to scratch the itch.

But it really depends on if you want a Metroidvania or a traditional Castlevania. You can't go wrong with both.

[s1mplehumar]

I'm now convinced my backlog is waiting for my retirement period. 35 more years to go!

[soul_hacker]

The absolute moron who did my Majora's Mask 3DS preorder at gamestop didn't put in my apartment number, so now I have to wait until tomorrow to get my new 3DS. So. Much. Rage.

[ExedExes]

I am watching a video of Turbo Outrun and I for one am appalled at its inaccurate depiction of San Antonio.

You mean to tell me Washington D.C. isn't just open fields and green pastures etiher?

[RCBH928]

So after 8 years I am finally going to play RE4!

The only question I have now is.... wiimote or GC controller

So I think we're at a comparable point to the previous gen in terms of the number and quality of AAA exclusives for the newest consoles. I also think that MS' aggressive changes to the price and package of the X1 shows that there's certainly a good-old-fashioned console war going on.

It looks to me the Wii U is the one that has the best exclusives to offer so far, but many of those games are just revamped games from past like Mario Kart and Super Smash


I think last gen. was in a better state. PS3 had new IPs like Assassin Creed, Folklore, Army of Two and Uncharted within a year of release but I guess we are getting to that point now as The Order, Bloodborne and Elder Scrolls Online are approaching

[KalessinDB]

Torn between Aria of Sorrow and Dracula X. Any suggestions?

As has been said before -- very different experiences. Aria of Sorrow was, like many Metroidvanias, laughably easy IMO (if you want to get every soul it's really only repetitive, not hard)... but that's not necessarily a bad thing, I still greatly enjoyed playing it. Dracula X (assuming you're talking the SNES version) is a standard 'Vania -- tough as nails, mostly-linear, and much more standard whip work.

Both great titles though.