SlaX
Footballguy
AC2 is 100X better than the first.
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Video games...what ya playing? And what are you looking forward to? (2 Viewers)
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Worm
slimy ninja
Without spoiling anything (from either game), can you say why? Just a better story? Better controls? etc.
SlaX
Footballguy
I'll tell you why after you finish the first one. I'd rather not spoil anything for you.
madshot31
Footballguy
Assassin Creed 2 is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better than the first one. I could only get about 6 hours into the first one before dropping it. The second installment I beat all the way through enjoying it much more. I'm not sure if I want to tell you the difference because it might have the shattered window effect on the first one.
madshot31
Footballguy
Is this game about the short lived TV show from a few years back?
even without discussing story elements, the second one has more mission variety, more moves, slightly better controls, more interesting environments, some rpg elements, and more character development.
bosoxs45
Footballguy
I think so.
madshot31
Footballguy
You don't need to play the first one at all.
hxperson
Footballguy
I played the 2nd without playing the first, and had no problems at all (although I haven't finished it). Never felt like I was missing anything except during the opening sequence. Great game.
SlaX
Footballguy
I'm not concerned with spoiling any story elements. As madshot said, just telling him what makes the 2nd one better would probably have the shattered window effect. If he doesn't know what's broken, then don't tell him. To put it short, I enjoyed the first one, but the second took everything I hated about the first and improved on it, while keeping the better elements.thecatch said:
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I ####ing love Battlefield 2.
madshot31
Footballguy
I think FBGs only has one hardcore Halo online player in Ren. Everybody else is Gears, CoD, Battlefield, or a combo of the three.BTW, why is there no official Halo Reach thread yet? It's less than a month away!
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
That and several of the last Halo's sucked donkey nuts.I think FBGs only has one hardcore Halo online player in Ren. Everybody else is Gears, CoD, Battlefield, or a combo of the three.BTW, why is there no official Halo Reach thread yet? It's less than a month away!
madshot31
Footballguy
I agree, besides gears and battlefields online play, most shooters actual gameplay is very high on the crapometer. But I do enjoy playing through the campaign with some friends in co-op.With the upcoming Medal of Honor, does anyone know how the games usually play. I have never played a MoH game online and am kind of scared by its CoD clone look.That and several of the last Halo's sucked donkey nuts.I think FBGs only has one hardcore Halo online player in Ren. Everybody else is Gears, CoD, Battlefield, or a combo of the three.BTW, why is there no official Halo Reach thread yet? It's less than a month away!
Frank Drebin
Footballguy
It doesn't have anything to do with the TV series. It's a horror game. There is a demo available on XBL if you want to try it.bosoxs45 said:
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
It is awesome for about 4 months then starts to get a little older. And that makes me sad.
wazoo11
Footballguy
Never played halo.BTW, why is there no official Halo Reach thread yet? It's less than a month away!
madshot31
Footballguy
Your save file that you import over is deemed of one of three categories. Level 1-49, 50-59, or level 60. I believe the level counter went up to 60, if it only goes to 50 just adjust the number down 10. Depending on which level bracket you land in it changes what bonuses you get when starting the new game. The bonuses are starting experience levels(1/3/5), cash, and elements(very helpful) to build items in the second game. I believe you start fresh on skill points and can change or character type, but I'm not positive on that last part since I didn't. Your story choices are set in stone from the last game.
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Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
Me too but it needs new maps. I've been playing MW2 lately because of this.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Possibly. Although I still play a lot of Call of Duty 4, and I've had that game since it first came out.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
It just really comes down to the maps. I am a long time BF player - back to BF1942 - and love the franchise, but this one has too few maps. I have invested a ton of time and love the gameplay, just want some variety at this point.
Loved the 4 player co-op of Halo 3. Loved the campaign in ODST (even though it was way too short) and Firefight mode.Hate everything to do wtih Halo multiplayer though. It's the definition of 12 year old, ADHD, jump constantly while shooting gamplay that I can't stand.I agree, besides gears and battlefields online play, most shooters actual gameplay is very high on the crapometer. But I do enjoy playing through the campaign with some friends in co-op.With the upcoming Medal of Honor, does anyone know how the games usually play. I have never played a MoH game online and am kind of scared by its CoD clone look.That and several of the last Halo's sucked donkey nuts.I think FBGs only has one hardcore Halo online player in Ren. Everybody else is Gears, CoD, Battlefield, or a combo of the three.BTW, why is there no official Halo Reach thread yet? It's less than a month away!
hxperson
Footballguy
Agree that Gears has some great game modes compared to most other games....and Halo might have the worst (I only liked TDM and CTF). Really hoping they fix that in Reach and that the addition of loadouts will get rid of the jump/shoot/jump/shoot/melee-fest that is 90% of the battles I'm in.I agree, besides gears and battlefields online play, most shooters actual gameplay is very high on the crapometer. But I do enjoy playing through the campaign with some friends in co-op.With the upcoming Medal of Honor, does anyone know how the games usually play. I have never played a MoH game online and am kind of scared by its CoD clone look.That and several of the last Halo's sucked donkey nuts.I think FBGs only has one hardcore Halo online player in Ren. Everybody else is Gears, CoD, Battlefield, or a combo of the three.BTW, why is there no official Halo Reach thread yet? It's less than a month away!
hxperson
Footballguy
I can't understand why every shooting game doesn't have a firefight/horde mode - seems like a no brainer to me.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I dig.
madshot31
Footballguy
Private matches in any game with a bunch of friends are always fun.
-I highly recommend downloading Hydro Thunder Hurricane in the XBL Arcade if your a racing fan.
-A buddy of mine talked me into getting one of these so I can use my xbox controller on my PC. He also gave me a bunch of games with it including BLUR. It's like Mario Kart but with real cars instead of karts. Pretty fun game as well. He also gave me Crysis which I am looking forward to trying out.
-Can't wait for Halo Reach but still getting my FPS kicks on COD.
-A buddy of mine talked me into getting one of these so I can use my xbox controller on my PC. He also gave me a bunch of games with it including BLUR. It's like Mario Kart but with real cars instead of karts. Pretty fun game as well. He also gave me Crysis which I am looking forward to trying out.
-Can't wait for Halo Reach
but still getting my FPS kicks on COD.
madshot31
Footballguy
They are fun hack and slash games in co-op. I like Dark Alliance II better but I wish they still allowed xbox games to work on live.
Whats your gamer tag on live mad cow?
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
TheEyeDocYours?They are fun hack and slash games in co-op. I like Dark Alliance II better but I wish they still allowed xbox games to work on live.Whats your gamer tag on live mad cow?
Tony Jabroni
Footballguy
Currently watching SportsCenter and there is an offer for Sports Illustrated for $59.95 and a free copy of Madden 11 along with the year subscription.
Just a FFA PSA.
ETA: All game platforms were included.
Just a FFA PSA.
ETA: All game platforms were included.
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Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
I believe they did the exact same thing last year, as well. Hmmm. I wonder if it counts to renew for another year?
Adebisi
Footballguy
Appreciate the tip, but I just got an offer for a year of SI for $20. $40 for Madden doesn't seem like a particularly great deal, unless you were planning to buy both at full price anyway...
Nick Vermeil
Footballguy
I'm way behind the curve on this one, but I just picked up Borderlands on Steam for $10.19 during their midweek madness. I don't know how long that lasts.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
the hairy scotsman
Footballguy
OK...I'm thinking of buying a PS3 soon and I'm looking at this MoH game and wondering how it'll stack up to CoD4 and MW2. Looks good, though. Anyone here played the beta? Sorry, I'm too lazy to go back through this whole thread searching for MoH references, so any help is appreciated.I agree, besides gears and battlefields online play, most shooters actual gameplay is very high on the crapometer. But I do enjoy playing through the campaign with some friends in co-op.With the upcoming Medal of Honor, does anyone know how the games usually play. I have never played a MoH game online and am kind of scared by its CoD clone look.That and several of the last Halo's sucked donkey nuts.I think FBGs only has one hardcore Halo online player in Ren. Everybody else is Gears, CoD, Battlefield, or a combo of the three.BTW, why is there no official Halo Reach thread yet? It's less than a month away!
Sundays Rule
Footballguy
Just played the Mafia II demo. Kinda awesome. The music is really cool.
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madshot31
Footballguy
I would also like input on how similar/different this is compared to CoD. I have never played a MoH game on or offline.
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Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
MOH Allied Assault was a truly groundbreaking game, IMO. That Normandy level was the level that spawned a thousand copy cats. I still remember playing those SP levels for hours and the feel of it all.madshot31 said:
Good good stuff. I cannot even imagine how crappy of a computer that was when I played that game, either. 
It has bee years.FWIW CoD was originally spawned from some programmers that left the MOH team after MOHAA.
JHuber77
Footballguy
I played the beta. The only thing I really found frustrating is when you are shooting at the same time at someone, if the other person kills you first, it kind of freezes before you die so you really have no chance to fire back. I understand its a beta, but I figured they would at least have that taken care of before it came out. I have a great connection also. I am usually the host when it comes to multiplayer online games. The thing that sucked about the beta is there was only 1 map to play on (Kabul). Think of Battlefield 2 with COD overtones. MOH is run by the same engine that ran Battlefield 2 (DICE).the hairy scotsman said:OK...I'm thinking of buying a PS3 soon and I'm looking at this MoH game and wondering how it'll stack up to CoD4 and MW2. Looks good, though. Anyone here played the beta? Sorry, I'm too lazy to go back through this whole thread searching for MoH references, so any help is appreciated.I agree, besides gears and battlefields online play, most shooters actual gameplay is very high on the crapometer. But I do enjoy playing through the campaign with some friends in co-op.With the upcoming Medal of Honor, does anyone know how the games usually play. I have never played a MoH game online and am kind of scared by its CoD clone look.That and several of the last Halo's sucked donkey nuts.I think FBGs only has one hardcore Halo online player in Ren. Everybody else is Gears, CoD, Battlefield, or a combo of the three.BTW, why is there no official Halo Reach thread yet? It's less than a month away! :X
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SlaX
Footballguy
I like it too. The game is actually linear, though. It's not really a sandbox game, although you can treat it as such in between missions. I don't believe there will be any side missions or random items to get you off track like GTA, but that can also be a good thing. It's going for a more mobster movie-based theme here with some realism aspects, rather than the parody everything ideas from GTA. As mentioned, the soundtrack is really awesome. I don't know if I'll pick it up for full price, but I may when it drops a little. I got quite a bit of fun out of the demo.
SlaX
Footballguy
XBox Live players. I recommend you check out Monday Night Combat if you haven't already. I think it's one of the best multiplayer games out this year, but I haven't seen any FBGs playing it. There's a 30 minute trial you can try out first if you're interested, and you can play multiplayer during the trial. The game is 1200 MSP. Check it out.