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Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009

Borderlands

Yeah, I decided to rent the PS3 version since the PC version comes out next week. The game will be due back on Sunday and has great reviews with a 85 at metacritic, I'm about to start it and going by the new sig I made, you should know who I'm playing as(it's in red but you can change the name of the character in the game). I'll leave impressions on my next blog.

Killzone 3

A while back, there was a rumor about Killzone 3 in development, though most of you didn't know that. Now there's another rumor about it, and in a Official Playstation Magazine, it is said that this game is not only in development but could come out in 2010!!! It's not confirmed, but not denied either. My thoughts?

Resistance 3 still sounds more realistic to come out that year than Killzone 3. If it does come out, it'll probably be late. If it does make it, then the PS3's line up just got better.

Uncharted 2 Mini Review

After taking me 9 hours to beat this game on Normal, which already outdid the 1st one since that game was only 7 hours, this is one of the games that should be played if you have a PS3. You might call me crazy after saying this, but I enjoyed it more than Metal Gear Solid 4. Like I said before, it fixes every problem of the 1st game while adding new things to make better than it should be.

Gameplay: It's a half third person shooter/half platformer with stealth elements here and there. The well designed levels and variety will keep the game going fresh even when it's about to feel repetitive. The enemy a.i. is very good at flanking you, using cover and even blindfiring. There are a few bosses in the game and each have to be taken down differently thanks to how well the levels are designed. Controls are solid, improved and new ones are added to make them even better. Add with solid pacing and you can't find much fault with it.

Graphics: Games like Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid 4 and Killzone 2 showed how awesome PS3 exclusives can look, but this game takes the crown over them. The amount of detail is staggering on characters and environments and there are times I just couldn't believe how amazing it looks. From lush forests to snowy mountains, along with the amount of things on screen, you will be left stunned as it's one of the better looking PS3 exclusives. And best of all, no framerate drops!

Sound: While some of the music is from the original, there's new music to be found here that not only sound great but perfectly fits each situation well. The voice acting is outstanding and seems the voice actors put effort into the characters as you can even feel their emotions. As for sound effects, it's good but some weapons like the AK-47 could have sounded a little better. Still minor though.

Replay Value: You won't stop playing this game anytime soon as there are 5 difficulties(1 to unlock) to choose and there's treasure you can find throughout the campaign to get trophies. There's a ton to unlock in the campaign alone, from multiplayer characters to bonuses like gameplay tweaks and more, it'll be a while. Not to mention the multiplayer it has with 10 players in most modes and 3 player co-op in co-op modes. There are a total of 10 modes to choose from and they are pretty good, though I love some like Gold Rush and Survival. It even has a perk system similar to Call of Duty 4 called boosters which upgrades your character to have more ammo, move faster while aiming, etc., and you have to level up by doing these modes while earning money to unlock them. It can be addictive and keep you busy for days and is not tacked on like some predicted since it doesn't hurt the campaign at all, unlike some games this gen.

Overall: I really enjoyed this game a lot actually. There are some games that barely improve on previous games in this day and age, but unlike certain games, instead of being a rehash with a few new things, this game improves upon the 1st in many ways and add new things to give it a different feel. The complaints are so few and minor that to me it really doesn't affect the game at all. If you own a PS3 and like platformer shooters with some stealth, this is a must buy.

I'm finally giving a PS3 exclusive a 10/10, this one BTW, and no, I didn't give Metal Gear Solid 4 a 10 either. These are my final thoughts on the game, I'm glad you read it, now buy this game.

Top 10 PC Horror games

Halloween is around the corner and what better way to celebrate it then having 10 PC horror games that will scare you. Lets get scared shall we!

10. Dead Space

9. Alone in the Dark

8. Clive's Barker's Undying

7. Silent Hill 2

6. Alien v.s. Predator 2

5. Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

4. Condemned: Criminal Origins

3. System Shock 2

2. Penumbra: Black Plague

1. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

I played Alien v.s. Predator 2 on that list, it's right.

Top 10 Strangest Video Game Bosses

Yeah, I decide to just link it, you can find it here. Pretty strange, eh?

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Uncharted 2 IS that good, isn't it?
Posted Oct 20, 2009 9:03 pm PT
I gave Uncharted 2 a 10 as well, and out of all the games I've ever played I've only giving two games a 10, well that makes it 3 now. Hope you have fun with Borderlands! It looks good, and Killzone 3 coming out in 2010? That's a surprise if the rumor is true.
Posted Oct 20, 2009 9:24 pm PT
I just got done with the first Uncharted. Loved the game but didn't like the platform parts. Sometimes I couldn't get Nate to jump correctly and I thought those parts slowed the pace of the game too much.
Posted Oct 20, 2009 9:30 pm PT
I would prefer having Resitance 3 over Killzone 3 because Killzone 2 just came out this year. Uncharted 2 is great,but my alltime fav PS3 game would have to be Resistance 2.
Posted Oct 20, 2009 9:31 pm PT
loving uncharted 2 so far. Just beat the game on normal and starting another playthrough on hard and yeah I love how the SP doesn't get negatively affected by multiplayer *cough* resistance 2 *cough*
Posted Oct 20, 2009 9:33 pm PT
Yeah, I'm waiting for Borderlands PC as well. I can't wait and I'm just glad I already have a platform I can play it on.
Posted Oct 20, 2009 9:35 pm PT
Hey for the PC horror games you should play Clock Tower
Posted Oct 21, 2009 2:57 am PT
Uncharted 2 sounds like GOTY, but that is no surprise. A few months ago I thought the 360 had a better library than the PS3 and the Wii, but now I think Sony has taken the lead with the flood of great titles coming out for their system within the past few months.

I read the PS3 version of Borderlands has some issues, but I am sure you will wnjoy it.
Posted Oct 21, 2009 11:45 am PT
for pure fun i would give uncharted 2 a 10 as well, it's the first game in a long time that i've liked enough to start trying to find all the hidden items in (the treasures).
Posted Oct 21, 2009 11:54 am PT
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl isn't scary...and where's Doom?
Posted Oct 21, 2009 1:28 pm PT
Atmospheric=/=Scary
Posted Oct 21, 2009 2:14 pm PT
Cool, I gave Uncharted 2 a 10 as well. Have you tried the multiplayer/co-op? It's worth a try. I'm a sucker for cover shooters so I actually like it a lot. Gonna add you on PSN later, so if you see BionicCrow826 it's me.
Posted Oct 21, 2009 3:53 pm PT
Borderlands does look interesting, I might check it out. I keep hearing great things about Uncharted 2, makes me wish I had a PS3.
Posted Oct 21, 2009 7:33 pm PT
Borderland looks so awesome I hope to get a chance to play with it.
Posted Oct 21, 2009 8:26 pm PT
Uncharted 2 is simply an awesome game, I am on my second playthrough now and its just as good. And I have to agree with you, as I also found Uncharted 2 to be better than MGS4, who would have thought? Anyways, enjoy playing as Lilith.
Posted Oct 21, 2009 10:38 pm PT
Uncharted 2 is THAT good!!? honestly i dont see the fuss lol, i mean i know its a good game but not that amazing
Posted Oct 22, 2009 11:08 am PT
really thinking about borderlands also i doubt KZ3 will come out next year its definatly in development but it will come out late 2011(but i even doubt that) or 2012
Posted Oct 22, 2009 1:44 pm PT
Great review of Uncharted 2! I like it a lot as well, but I gave the game a 9.7, simply because I felt like the story was a bit too much like the original's and didn't feel as exciting. But, still, what an amazing game. I love it.
Posted Oct 22, 2009 4:18 pm PT
I still have my copy of Alone in the Dark! I loved that game so very much and may have to play it again!
Posted Oct 23, 2009 4:21 am PT
Uncharted 2 looks like topping Metal Gear Solid 4 as my favorite PS3 game. I( haven't done it yet but man is it awesome.
Posted Oct 23, 2009 4:43 pm PT
I've only played about half those horror games but Dead Space was ok, Silent Hill gaves have always been good, and I think Condemnded 2 was a little bit better. Oh and Call of Cthulhu was pretty good but my game always froze so I could never beat it.
Posted Oct 24, 2009 7:42 am PT
Great banner and I already appreciated avatar before. Killzone 3 will probably come in 2011. We have Resistance 3 next year, i don't think Sony will rival it's 2 great exclusive FPs in same time period in a year, So I think it ain't true.......

Well MGS 4 was epic and it was awesome for one who had played all previous titles in the Franchise and loves the series, For rest it was an outstanding game but not perfect..........

I still need to beat UC 1, Oh my pending list is getting bigger & bigger.........

I'll say it's not mini, It's appropriate to fit the size of review. I also made big detailed reviews in older days but now I make things short cause no one has enough time to read a longer review, Still good job with review.........
Posted Oct 28, 2009 4:15 pm PT
only uncharted 2
nice list and thanks
Posted Oct 30, 2009 9:41 am PT
Borderlands is something that looks really interesting. I'd give it a try if I can find people around here who are willing to play with me on the PC (although most of the gamers at my school are console ones so that might be difficult seeing as I don't have a PS3 or 360 yet).

My friend is really into Uncharted and I think he's going to be getting Uncharted 2: Among Thieves soon. He's really excited and judging by your response to the game, he won't be disappointed

Thanks for sharing those Top 10 lists!
Posted Oct 30, 2009 9:03 pm PT
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