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All three stories are connected in a way. I would definitely start with AC II and follow it up with Brotherhood because they are both about the same playable character when AC I is centered around a different assassin. The stories from II to Brotherhood are more like two halves of the same puzzle. So, you will be lost because it expects you to be familiar with both main characters in the game.
As a new player, don't expect much depth to the story in Brotherhood. Ezio has been firmly established as a character from AC2 and Ubisoft decided not to cater to a new crowd and muddy the game by holding hands and introducing him to new players. Since you skipped both games, I'm sure a lot of the story will be foreign to you. The gameplay will still keep you interested and you should still enjoy the game, and if nothing else, bring you back to play AC2.
I agree for the most part although I'll say that BlOps is somewhere in between BFBC2 and MW2. I enjoy all three games for what they are but I think BlOps is the best overall of the three.BFBC2 is really good though. Only problem is that not many FBGs have it or play it much anymore. That and Dice still hasn't released new maps for it on the consoles.Worm said:
Okay, I see this from you guys all the time and don't get it. How is Gears not a twitch shooter? Sure, it's somewhat different but when it comes down to it, it's still basically the same thing.
If you had it on PC< you would still be able to find FBG's playing it.
I've never played a game on a PC before. And our current PC is probably almost 5 years old and has only a generic vid processor and less than 1 GB of RAM.The laptop is newer and likely has plenty of power but the same vid card issue I believe.If you had it on PC< you would still be able to find FBG's playing it.
Haven't seen anything too crazy yet, though BF:BC2 for under $7 is pretty awesome.
Not a fan of FPS, so the 2K and THQ monster packs are going to be tough to pass up.
Super Meat Boy for $3.75 is very awesome. Not sure if I wanna pick it up for Steam when I already have it for XBLA, though.
Never played it before - what is it akin to?
8-bit platformer. It's a very hard old-school platformer. The developers are huge Super Mario Bros fans (notice Super Meat Boy and Super Mario Bros share the same initials... it's on purpose). Game starts off pretty easy and gets more and more challenging as you progress, but keeps you interested and shows you the different methods you failed when you eventually pass.Wikipedia page with more info, review scores, etc. here.
What's more hilarious than a Meat Boy jumping around avoiding giant knives? Well a SUPER Meant Boy, of course.
I was thinking the same thing, unless they got rid of the shotgun since I last played.Okay, I see this from you guys all the time and don't get it. How is Gears not a twitch shooter? Sure, it's somewhat different but when it comes down to it, it's still basically the same thing.
Ok.. I have no idea wtf is going on. Safe to say, I need to play some of the earlier ones. Only question is... will I need to play both to understand the story or just one of them?
Start the 2nd. Just read up on the first game and you should be fine. The first game wasn't as good as the others, so that'll save you the trouble if you don't like the gameplay.
just got this. installing now and ready to playalso got the Deus Ex combo for a few bucks
The original Deus Ex was amazing. Invisible War was a dog. Worth it for the first alone.
Only if you don't count the first SEVEN map packs...(You do have to have a VIP code for them though. New copies come with VIP code, used copies would need to purchase one for $15/1200 MS points)
I think they have some great deals but I'm a soft-core gamer with moderate to low laptop performance so steam is perfect for me.$5Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization$0.49... no typoShattered Union$1.49Sniper Elite$1.69Freedom Force$1.49Evil Genius$1.24Railroad Tycoon II: Platinum$1.49FlatOut I had to shell out big money for Sid Meir in these tough economic times but the rest are better prices than normal. I owned a couple on disk already but at those prices it's worth getting the steam version to run offline and avoid the whirrrrr of the dumb disk drive which boosts game performance and battery life on the laptop is well worth the small price. I'll never buy another coaster to play a game from again. Once you go steam, you never go back.
I thought NCAA Football 11 was way better than Madden.
NCAA 11 is light years ahead of Madden at this point.
Is there much difference between NCAA 10 and 11?10 is a whole lot cheaper, and 9 is dirt cheap.
yes. 10 was pretty much a roster update for 09. 11 plays completely different. This is up there with 2k5 (the holy grail) for me.
I agree. Owned every NCAA and I love 11. I will say I find the Speed Burst helper on to be "easier" than with it off. It basically works like Madden this way.
Just Cause 2 is fun for a little while but it has zero story and relies upon how long just blowing up crap for the sake of it entertains you. I would give it 2/5.Just Cause 2 on sale today on Steam for $7.50.
Interesting. I can blow crap up in BC2. The other day playing the Heavy Metal map, I was engineer and a tank was backing up to get me. It was already down a fair amount in health. I hit its back tread with an RPG and the whole tank flipped backward and exploded mid-air. It wasJust Cause 2 is fun for a little while but it has zero story and relies upon how long just blowing up crap for the sake of it entertains you. I would give it 2/5.Just Cause 2 on sale today on Steam for $7.50.
I've never used it personally, but this has come up before in here, and pretty much everyone said that it was terrible.
Heard similar things hear. Most people complain about not receiving the games they want because they are forced to have a much larger que then they need. Although, I have heard people having success with buying their used games when they put them on big discounts every few months.
Absolutely, definitely, and for sure.
Where are you seeing that? Is it online? Those two games are at the top of the list for me right now.
