Author Topic: How to have fun with a 360? (Read 11730 times)

KDR_11k · « **on:** March 23, 2009, 05:31:56 PM »

My 360 is gathering dust and I don't mean that in the literal sense (well, yes, it's also gathering physical dust but that's not related to usage patterns). I'm having trouble finding games to actually have fun with. There are just no games out there that look to me like they're worth 70€ and the pricedropped games are a very limited selection, most of which is garbage. My current library was mostly influenced by what I could find for cheap:

WarTech: Senko No Ronde (15€) (meh)
The Outfit (13€ used) (meh)
Earth Defense Force 2017 (~25€) (great)
Eternal Sonata (~20€) (meh)
Saints Row (10€) (great)
Phantasy Star Universe (7€) (meh)

XBLA:
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (10€) (didn't really click with me)
Braid (15€) (nice)
Castle Crashers (15€) (nice)
The Maw (10€) (nice)

Total: 140€... The system itself costs 200€...

So far I'd say the most fun I've had on the system was probably with Saints Row, a game I wouldn't have considered at a higher price because of its theme (why it even HAS car tuning I'll never know, cars are more disposable than allies so why would I waste money on car tuning when I could spend it on more M-16 ammo?). I get the feeling I have to disregard my preconceptions about the themes I want in games in order to get any fun out of that system, buy something that looks absolutely repulsive at first but is fun underneath. The problem is finding those games. The only big ones I've heard much about are Halo 3 (no pricedrop yet and I'm not paying 70€ for that!) and Gears of War (not released here, MS is too kiddy to allow unrated games on the system) so I'm kinda lost. Doesn't help that almost every game is on the PC and cheaper too.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2009, 06:05:57 PM »

You really should check out Saint's Row 2.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2009, 07:17:07 PM »

But that's 70€ compared to the 10€ I paid for the first...

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2009, 07:27:30 PM »

This is the biggest problem I have with both HD systems; they lack exclusives and their releases are nearly identical.

nickmitch · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2009, 11:42:04 PM »

I feel that, if I was in the same boat as KDR, I'd just not want to pay 60USD for games (let alone 70€). I have a friend who has that issue. He's been trying not to buy SFIV eventhough he wants it pretty badly.

Stogi · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2009, 12:37:32 PM »

COD5 is a fantastic game (though you do kill alot of germans), as is GoW2.

Spinnzilla · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2009, 01:40:54 PM »

Left 4 Dead. Great game.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2009, 02:48:58 PM »

I enjoyed Crackdown and Overlord. Also, Earth Defense Force 2017.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #8 on:** March 24, 2009, 03:19:18 PM »

Can't find Crackdown on Amazon, I wonder if it got blocked here... I remember either Crackdown or Condemned getting blocked. Well, condemned can't be found either so I guess both.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #9 on:** March 24, 2009, 04:25:04 PM »

I bought Earth Defense Force 2017 without reading a single review just because people (mostly KDR) wouldn't shut up about it.

ReverendNoahWhateley · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2009, 01:23:47 AM »

Is Fallout 3 released where you live?

KDR_11k · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2009, 04:28:37 AM »

Yeah but I got it for the PC.

NWR_DrewMG · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:12:28 AM »

If you like strategy games, Catan is a great XBLA game. If not... well, Geometry Wars 2 is a great XBLA game.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:42:49 AM »

The last time we played Catan we were bored by its slow moving and random nature after being used to Puerto Rico and Agricola. Dunno, didn't like the demo of GW2 much.

ReverendNoahWhateley · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2009, 12:17:08 AM »

Hmm, how about Civilization Revolution or the latest Banjo-Kazooie?

KDR_11k · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2009, 11:37:18 AM »

Civ doesn't exactly strike me as something to play on a console. I tried the B-K demo but couldn't get anything done, it felt really clunky and confusing with levels that acted as hubs for the actual missions that were very tiny things or something, no real idea about that. Then again I heard the demo was pretty bad compared to the real game.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 26, 2009, 11:58:40 AM »

The demos to Dead Space, Conan, and The Watchmen were fun.

Ymeegod · « **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:14:46 PM »

Wonder where you live? I know some countries don't allow renting of any type but I would suggest doing that. I used to buy all my games (ended up with 200+ just last generation alone) but now I rent 90% of the time. I use monthly passes that range from $20-30 a month. Avg around 8 titles a month (i don't beat all of them).

A friend uses boomerang (he lives in the UK) and he recommends them. I think he pays $23 (15 pounds) for two titles at a time with pro/shiping and he says he gets around 6 titles a month.

Hell this month alone I ended up with SF4, Madworld, Creature, House of the Dead OVerkill, and RE5. It's month well spend and I end up saving money in the end.

If your country doesn't allow renting/reselling then you might try importing games. Some US games can play on pal systems without mods. http://forum.xbox-sky.com/xbox360_regional_compatibility_guide/

You buy games at US prices than just have them shipped. SR2 for example is $20 used off ebay. Shipping depends on your orgins again and what taxes they have but spending "post" to Uk is rather cheap just don't use FEDEX. You wouldn't want to see all of those "fees" they came up with.

ReverendNoahWhateley · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2009, 12:34:34 AM »

Civilization Revolution was really made from the ground up to work on consoles, and they pulled it off wonderfully. I've spent dozens of hours playing it, and never wished I were playing it on a computer instead. If you like strategy games, I can't suggest CR enough.

The limited success of Banjo makes me sad, because it really is a wonderful game. It's like the spiritual successor to Diddy Kong Racing. The only real flaw I could find with the game is that it gets difficult. Mightily so.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2009, 05:42:27 AM »

Our local rental place charges 1.50€ a day. Probably still cheaper than buying but I tend to play games only in short bursts spread out over a long time and would have to change my approach if I want to finish the games in 1-2 days. I guess it'd be worth a try anyway... Doesn't really change the issue with "no games I care about" though.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #20 on:** March 29, 2009, 07:45:31 PM »

Newest way to have fun: Guitar Hero Metallica

KDR_11k · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2009, 05:56:31 AM »

I got all the rythm of a brick. Additionally music games make me concentrate on the symbols, completely shutting out the music and eliminating any immersion, I focus on hitting buttons rather than playing a song or anything. I wouldn't feel like a guitar hero, I'd feel like a secretary. Already avoided Elite Beat Agents because of this and EBA is only 15€ these days.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:29:45 AM »

Well, the situation hasn't improved one bit (the system is completely unused now) and yet I hear everyone talk about how they use their 360 the most and all that. Since I suspect the whole word of mouth stuff on NWR helped me find more games for the Wii than the professional review sites I think it might help to join some 360 community, does anyone know one with boards that aren't cluttered to hell and back with retarded polls?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #23 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:21:11 PM »

Not sure they exist.

Rize · « **Reply #24 on:** April 23, 2009, 02:28:21 PM »

Left 4 Dead is unbelievably awesome. It might be the best co-op game ever created.

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