Initially, I wanted to give the game something like an 8/10. Destiny 2 plays excellently, and features more to do than the original, aInitially, I wanted to give the game something like an 8/10. Destiny 2 plays excellently, and features more to do than the original, a stronger story, and larger worlds to explore. I initially loved this game, with the grinding of new loot and weapons keeping me locked in for hours at a time. But over time fighting the same hordes of enemies and running around these big empty maps to grind these endless boring missions.…Expand
Not only is the story mode infuriatingly short, the endgame lacking content (AGAIN), and the new hub world tiny, but Bungie actually had theNot only is the story mode infuriatingly short, the endgame lacking content (AGAIN), and the new hub world tiny, but Bungie actually had the gaul (pun intended) to essentially lock players out of previously free content unless you buy the expansion and get the level cap boost. Don't waste your time with this joke of an expansion.…Expand
10/5 its a knacksterpiece, and that's just for the graphics, don't even get me started on the heartfelt and beautiful story and mindblowing10/5 its a knacksterpiece, and that's just for the graphics, don't even get me started on the heartfelt and beautiful story and mindblowing gameplay that puts all other beat em up platformers to shame.…Expand
You know, for a game that focuses on "fast paced action", this game is suprisingly slow and boring. You have some neat combos and weapons,You know, for a game that focuses on "fast paced action", this game is suprisingly slow and boring. You have some neat combos and weapons, sure, but not nearly enough to deal with the slow slog that you'll have to put up with each level. The graphics are surpisingly unimpressive as well, and the whole design of the levels is just bland.
While not really bad, I woudknt suggest wasting your console storage on this lackluster game.…Expand
Mafia II features an intriguing story with likable characters, and excellent music, all in a sprawling atmospheric open world. The onlyMafia II features an intriguing story with likable characters, and excellent music, all in a sprawling atmospheric open world. The only problem? That's all it has. Because along with the great story and characters come rather poor technical aspects.
Optimization on console is somewhat poor, with frame rates varying drastically at certain points in the game. Gameplay consists of decent driving controls, along with very bland combat and shooting mechanics (The crosshair in shooting sections isn't even in the middle of the screen), albeit with a neat cover system.
Even the entertaining story is hurt by the extreme linearity of the game. Sure, you have a big open city to explore and buy things in, but that's it. There are no side missions, you are restricted to the main story with nothing else to do other than just messing around. Robbing stores and diners adds a little fun, but it doesn't last long.
The story, music/art, and presentation in this game are all there, but the lack of actual open world elements such as side missions or NPC interaction in this supposedly "open world" RPG and lackluster combat mechanics makes it a rather boring game when you want to do something other than main missions or robbing a shirt store for the 20th time.
Not a bad game by any stretch, but it leaves something to be desired.…Expand
With excellent art design, a brilliant score, an ingenious and exciting battle system that prevents spamming, loveable characters, and an openWith excellent art design, a brilliant score, an ingenious and exciting battle system that prevents spamming, loveable characters, and an open world for you to explore with fluent movement, Child of Light is worth the 15$ ten times over, and I will definitely be playing it again.…Expand
Decent graphics, teamwork promoting map elements, and on-the-go customization cannot save this f2p shooter from a confusing interface, ancientDecent graphics, teamwork promoting map elements, and on-the-go customization cannot save this f2p shooter from a confusing interface, ancient matchmaking mechanics, and abysmal hit detection. In short, it is simply the poor man's Call of Duty.…Expand
Although this game works well enough as a standalone game, the devs removed and changed enough features for the game to not resemble the SSXAlthough this game works well enough as a standalone game, the devs removed and changed enough features for the game to not resemble the SSX games of old, at least not well enough for a reboot title. The game tries too hard to coast on the nostalgic memory we have of the old games, and sure, you'll hear DJ Atomika at one point or another, and some familiar roster characters return, but the controls and level design that made the old games a great time to play no longer exist, making for a game that barely resembles the predecessors that made its name famous.
The level design is by far this games biggest weakness. The game was originally supposed to be called SSX Deadly Descents, and naturally had to feature some dangerous and random terrain, but overly difficult level design is not something you need in a reboot title. The fast and smooth race courses are gone, replaced with chasms, cliffs, uphill terrain, buyable gimicky equipment the game could have gone without, and overall slow and tedious riding.
Despite the 360 having a near identical button layout to the GameCube, the devs thought it would be a good idea to change the controls around for the reboot, seriously hurting player control. There is an option to swotch back to classic controls, but even then, oversensitive turning, ridiculous trick completion time and having your character tweak and turn with the same stick make doing tricks overly complex and difficult.
The music in this game is no longer a mix of alternative rock and funk rock, having been changed to a collection of modern dubstep tracks for the reboot. While its impossible to say whether this is good or bad due to different tastes, I will say I would appreciate a few SSX 3 songs here and there.
Even without touching on the convoluted story mode (where fan favorite Griff is the villain for some reason), the annoying rewind feature which should have just been a respawn button, or the lack of split screen play, I can easily say that, while not really a game, SSX doesn't do much of anything to improve the tried and true formula of previous SSX hits, and in some ways even removes the classic fun factors, in favor of a more modern and unfortunately bland experience.…Expand
I will never understand how big name franchises like Call of Duty and Halo keep getting barked at for lack of innovation, but this seriesI will never understand how big name franchises like Call of Duty and Halo keep getting barked at for lack of innovation, but this series literally changes NOTHING and continues to maintain such a loyal and defensive fanbase. How does it do it?! I'm aware that its football, and you can't really change a sport that already exists, but this is just a rehashed version of the game from last year, and the year before that, and so on. The game operates well enough, and the graphics are okay, but in terms of gameplay, you're basically buying an update for the last title. My advice? Buy it if you want Madden 13 with better graphics, but that's where the innovation stops. Honestly, This game really isn't worth $60.…Expand
For the longest time, I have looked down upon sports games, thinking them the lazy mans way of getting out. However, that is in no way theFor the longest time, I have looked down upon sports games, thinking them the lazy mans way of getting out. However, that is in no way the case with Skate 3. This may just be one of the best Xbox games I've ever played. The open world really gives you no restrictions, so you can skate literally wherever you want; on a crane, down a pipe, thru the city, in a box with a fox, you name it!
Customization is another great factor, allowing you to make a whole clan of skaters at your disposal. The colors on the game are nice and bright, but don't go over the top. The music, to say the least, is EA's musical gameplay implementation at its best. The skating is smooth and easy to learn, and it is extremely fun to just wipe out and see how many bones you break.
Overall, skate 3 is not just the best entry in the skate franchise, but also one of the best games I've ever played. 10/10…Expand
