You may have missed…
February 27, 2008
There are a few games that people may have missed over the holiday season while everyone was snatching up their Halo 3’s, Super Mario Galaxies, Call of Duty 4’s, etc.
The “industry dead time” in January and February is perfect for catching up on some great games you may have missed.
Hence the name of this post/ongoing commentary: “You may have missed…” These are the games that are really worth your attention and money, despite not being brand new.
Although the industry is attempting to fill this time with games like No More Heroes and God of War: Chains of Olympus, don’t forget these killer apps that came out last holiday season.
– Metroid Prime 3 (Nintendo Wii): If you’re unfamilliar with the Metroid franchise imagine this: You’re a bounty hunter lost in space, looking to destroy evil creatures and save a friendly alien race. Sounds awesome, doesn’t it? If you are familiar with the franchise, you already know why this one should be in your collection: Great exploration and action game play, tons of adventure, and great graphics. The control scheme also works very well as you use the Wiimote to aim and fire.
In short: A great single player game with great action/exploration gameplay to keep you glued to your seat for hours on end. A must-buy.
– Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (Playstation 3): Envision a truly interactive version of Indiana Jones. That’s Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. You’re put in a story driven action/adventure game that is completely story driven. With all of the things that make storydriven games work: Great character development, an epic storyline, great graphics, and solid gameplay. It really is the ultime treasure hunt; sort of like Tomb Raider, but actually good.
In short: It’s like a virtual Indiana Jones movie with a great story and solid gameplay. What’s not to love? A rental at the least, but likely a buy for PS3 gamers that are starved of some truly killer apps.
– The Orange Box (Xbox 360/Playstation 3/PC): Anytime 5 full-length games are crammed into one box, that’s pretty good by itself. Then add to the fact that it has a former Game of the Year, two of it’s episodic sequels, a fantastic team-based online FPS, and one of the most inventive games created in years. That’s The Orange Box. Valve crammed Half-Life 2 and two follow up episodes (1 and 2), Team Fortress 2 (generally considered one of the best online shooters out there) and Portal (And there’s not enough room on the internet to describe how fun and creative this 3D puzzler is) into one disc. These are some of the best First Person Shooters you’ll play in a long time.
In short: This is a true bargan. The combination of Portal & Team Fortress 2 may be worth the money alone. Then add one of the greatest games of all time to the mix? Buy this now.
- Drew Quandt
