Isn't that how it is with all characters and killing, though? Or do others let the wounded be? I really can't remember.
I think I've seen some of the minor characters in the later games let a few guys live, but that's just a game-mechanics based reinforcement of the personality determined by voice-acting and cutscenes.
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We're still dipping toes in different gaming waters at this point. Not feeling like its quite the time for a sequal yet, especially MW. Would do ME2 before MW2.
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The mission that really made her mad was this one. She really didn't like the whole "Ka-boom." and "Lots of little pieces down there." and other comments like that.
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When I saw the thread, I was thinking "If you start with Mass Effect, you probably end up as a gaming snob." In a good way. Overall, the series is perfect to show what video games can be. On the downside, it also is what most video games can never come even close to. With this as your baseline, most games will fall short.
SO true, Yora. With Civ IV, CoD and Assassins' Creed played through, ME remains on top. Though I will say that Civ in particular inspired many a late night session. As Napoleon Bonaparte, I couldn't be beat. More on that later.
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Well, Soap turns into your new character's mentor, and the other character has a sergeant who begins an order with his name at least 26 times through the campaign, followed by the other soldiers piling on more. This has spawned a meme.
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Some soldiers are so shocked by the horrors of war that they need to crack unfunny jokes to lighten the mood or add to the denial. Can you imagine what it's like to have a job where you need to observe hundreds be torn apart by 50mm explosives every day?
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Some soldiers are so shocked by the horrors of war that they need to crack unfunny jokes to lighten the mood or add to the denial. Can you imagine what it's like to have a job where you need to observe hundreds be torn apart by 50mm explosives every day?
Yup. This. Without going into to much detail, if you are assigned to cleaning out a Humvee that was hit by an IED, you are either going to puke A LOT, or have a mild-to-severe shift in your sense of humor towards the morbid and morose.
Though I will say that Civ in particular inspired many a late night session. As Napoleon Bonaparte, I couldn't be beat. More on that later.
Civ is the only game that I can really sit down and blink and then noticed that 10 hours have gone by. Yes I have really done this, no food/water/bathroom break. Good thing that it was always done during a day that I didn't have to do anything...
I always start a game, then I want to finish that wonder, then gotta finish that war that Alexander declared on me, finish that first legendary city, get that all important tech, finish another war that some poor sap started, finish that last (I swear!) Wonder, only to go "I might as well finish..." and then another few hours go by and go "Wow...what happen to all that time?"
Yup. This. Without going into to much detail, if you are assigned to cleaning out a Humvee that was hit by an IED, you are either going to puke A LOT, or have a mild-to-severe shift in your sense of humor towards the morbid and morose.
They reuse them after that?!
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Only occasionally? I guess I'm still thinking of flat-bottomed ones instead of the new-fangled angled blast-dispersion design.
Most Humvees survive IEDs in a broken, yet repairable condition.
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Civilization (any edition), Alpha Centauri and Galactic Civilizations (preferably 2) go down as my favorite type of turn based game. The Empire builder.
Of all the games in the world, one of these is the only reason I have ever been late for work. Civilization doesn't have much of its own story, GalCiv2 has a demonically hard story mode, and Alpha Centauri could be played for its story.
Just a status update here. We began Portal and she has been flying through it pretty well. She prefers getting objects from point A to point B more then getting herself from point A to point B, but either way is on room 16 I think currently, with just over an hour of play time.
No spoilers please.
Anyway, having taken her to the new Batman movie yesterday, what are some thoughts on the next big game being Arkham Asylum? I got a PS2 from, of all places, my mothers house but there is a 50/50 chance it doesn't work. If it does work, then I'm thinking the next game should be Arkham Asylum, FF12 or Kingdom Hearts. I've not actually played AA myself, but know its supposed to be really good.
Thoughts on which way to go? Either between these three or a different direction?
EDIT: PS2 seems to work. Was told it had some disc read problems, but I plugged it in and popped Kingdom Hearts in and it worked through the intro video. So yeah, seems good.
Also, quite a few good games in this box the PS2 was in. God of War 1, FF X and X-2, Soul Nomad and Disgaea 2, every (PS2) Ratchet and Clank/Jak and Daxter and both Dark Clouds.
Thirding Batman. Arkham City is even better. Also, the character DLC packs in Arkham City (Robin/Nightwing/Catwoman) do add to the plot, so they're worth the extra money.
Anyway, having taken her to the new Batman movie yesterday, what are some thoughts on the next big game being Arkham Asylum? I got a PS2 from, of all places, my mothers house but there is a 50/50 chance it doesn't work. If it does work, then I'm thinking the next game should be Arkham Asylum, FF12 or Kingdom Hearts. I've not actually played AA myself, but know its supposed to be really good.
Arkham Asylum is a very good action/adventure game. Given her preference for story though... personally I didn't think much of the story, but that may just be because I don't much like Batman, so I was always there first and foremost for the gameplay. It does do some unusual things with its storytelling at times though, so the novelty of those alone may be worth it for her.
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Thirding Batman. Arkham City is even better. Also, the character DLC packs in Arkham City (Robin/Nightwing/Catwoman) do add to the plot, so they're worth the extra money.
Er, Robin and Nightwing were strictly challenge mode DLC. I know this for a fact with Robin, since I have him due to a pre-order bonus, and I've heard Nightwing is the same. Catwoman... sort of gets inserted into the plot awkwardly in my opinion, but technically yes, she adds to it. She was free DLC with any new copy though, so no need to spend anything on her unless you can only find used copies.
The only story DLC Arkham City did was Harley's Revenge, which I do not have but have heard was rather lackluster. It also occurs after the main storyline, so it's not part of the main plot at all, just an extra short story.
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Actually, only the Catwoman DLC adds anything, and it's free with a new copy of the game (ten bucks used). The other two are just challenge characters. They are fun, though, but pricey.
I'd argue Arkham Asylum had a much better atmosphere than Arkham City. While AC improves in terms of combat and maneuverability, it loses a lot of the Metroidvania feel.
Metroidvania feels like segmented areas with no hub world. There are spots along the way that stop you from continuing, so you turn around and explore somewhere else until you get to the tool you need to move forward.
In Arkham Asylum, this is present 100% of the time. In Arkham City, it's less of a segmented area and more like a circle with dots you can explore. These "dots" are linear areas that you can use the tools you have in, so it becomes less of an exploration station and more like a punch-kick fest. Of course, the combat is excellent, so it's not a problem if you're less inclined to play with puzzles.
The eerie atmosphere of the first game is also lost in the city. There's no freaky wards, constant guards (there are no guards in AC until the endgame), or the haunting ambient music.
While both are good games, they're actually very different experiences. I'd say buy the first game before you play the sequel.
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Er, Robin and Nightwing were strictly challenge mode DLC. I know this for a fact with Robin, since I have him due to a pre-order bonus, and I've heard Nightwing is the same. Catwoman... sort of gets inserted into the plot awkwardly in my opinion, but technically yes, she adds to it. She was free DLC with any new copy though, so no need to spend anything on her unless you can only find used copies.
Ah. I only heard that the Catwoman pack was part of the plot. I assumed it was the same for the others.
Arkham Asylum is a very good action/adventure game. Given her preference for story though... personally I didn't think much of the story, but that may just be because I don't much like Batman, so I was always there first and foremost for the gameplay. It does do some unusual things with its storytelling at times though, so the novelty of those alone may be worth it for her.
Yeah... if you don't play Arkham to be Batman, you'll probably miss most of its attraction. Which is that you get to be Batman.
Yeah... if you don't play Arkham to be Batman, you'll probably miss most of its attraction. Which is that you get to be Batman.
I liked playing Catwoman after beating the game, since there was a fluidity to dashing around the city as her. When you get the rhythm down, you can climb up gargoyles faster than anyone else. Caltrops are especially handy in silent predator challenges, too.
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Just a status update here. We began Portal and she has been flying through it pretty well. She prefers getting objects from point A to point B more then getting herself from point A to point B, but either way is on room 16 I think currently, with just over an hour of play time.
No spoilers please.
Anyway, having taken her to the new Batman movie yesterday, what are some thoughts on the next big game being Arkham Asylum? I got a PS2 from, of all places, my mothers house but there is a 50/50 chance it doesn't work. If it does work, then I'm thinking the next game should be Arkham Asylum, FF12 or Kingdom Hearts. I've not actually played AA myself, but know its supposed to be really good.
Thoughts on which way to go? Either between these three or a different direction?
EDIT: PS2 seems to work. Was told it had some disc read problems, but I plugged it in and popped Kingdom Hearts in and it worked through the intro video. So yeah, seems good.
Also, quite a few good games in this box the PS2 was in. God of War 1, FF X and X-2, Soul Nomad and Disgaea 2, every (PS2) Ratchet and Clank/Jak and Daxter and both Dark Clouds.
I don't think AA is available on PS2s...
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No, sorry I was unclear. The "thinking about AA" sentence is unrelated to the "acquired PS2" sentence. I more meant to say "I'm thinking of AA being next because of watching the new Batman. I've also acquired a PS2, so other games like FF12 and KH are strong contenders too."
No, sorry I was unclear. The "thinking about AA" sentence is unrelated to the "acquired PS2" sentence. I more meant to say "I'm thinking of AA being next because of watching the new Batman. I've also acquired a PS2, so other games like FF12 and KH are strong contenders too."
For the PS2, a strong contender I'd like to add to the list of games under consideration is Front Mission 4. It is a tactical (read: turn based) mech combat game with a decent story about the buildup to World War 3 (or is it 4?) I will admit, it is fairly long.
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Er, Robin and Nightwing were strictly challenge mode DLC. I know this for a fact with Robin, since I have him due to a pre-order bonus, and I've heard Nightwing is the same. Catwoman... sort of gets inserted into the plot awkwardly in my opinion, but technically yes, she adds to it. She was free DLC with any new copy though, so no need to spend anything on her unless you can only find used copies. 
