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Official thread of "GAF I got a PS3, now what?"
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OldJadedGamer
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_leech_ said:
Really? I already paid for Medialink but I'll check it out.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
im going to point all my "i won't buy a ps3 till it has ps2 BC" friends to this thread.
THE TRAIN IS LEAVING.
THE TRAIN IS LEAVING.
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
Alex said:
You know you could skip it right?
criesofthepast
Member
This thread is great but one thing about the OP FAQ. Why would I need to know the price or box contents of a system I just bought? 
criesofthepast said:This thread is great but one thing about the OP FAQ. Why would I need to know the price or box contents of a system I just bought?
Because you got it for your birthday and would like to know how much people spent for your present?
Damn you
Ok, added a couple of things to the OP, including most of what you guys have suggested, and basic infos on remote play. Thanks
speculawyer
Member
My recommendations based on my limited experience:
Uncharted - My favorite PS3 game so far
Little Big Planet - Great platforming fun. Fun local multiplayer and online multiplayer. Don't worry about creating levels if you are not interested, there are a ton of them out there.
Stranglehold Premium edition - OK game and comes with a high definition copy of John Woo's Hard Boiled. And it is available for a pretty low price
The Simpsons - If you like the Simpsons, pick this up for less than $15.00.
Bioshock - Great FPS and you can get additional Downloadable content
Tomb Raider Underworld - If you like the genre, this is a decent game but not as good as uncharted. Also has downloadable content.
Grand Theft Auto IV - If you haven't picked it up on the 360 already.
Super Stardust HD - Best game on PSN
Burnout Paradise - great crashes. Reasonably cheap. Free and for-pay downloadable content available.
Killzone 2 - Very good FPS
Resistance & Resistance 2 - Also good FPS
MGS4 - Duh
Uncharted - My favorite PS3 game so far
Little Big Planet - Great platforming fun. Fun local multiplayer and online multiplayer. Don't worry about creating levels if you are not interested, there are a ton of them out there.
Stranglehold Premium edition - OK game and comes with a high definition copy of John Woo's Hard Boiled. And it is available for a pretty low price
The Simpsons - If you like the Simpsons, pick this up for less than $15.00.
Bioshock - Great FPS and you can get additional Downloadable content
Tomb Raider Underworld - If you like the genre, this is a decent game but not as good as uncharted. Also has downloadable content.
Grand Theft Auto IV - If you haven't picked it up on the 360 already.
Super Stardust HD - Best game on PSN
Burnout Paradise - great crashes. Reasonably cheap. Free and for-pay downloadable content available.
Killzone 2 - Very good FPS
Resistance & Resistance 2 - Also good FPS
MGS4 - Duh
Warhawk. Has three excellent map/vehicle expansions you can get in a cheap bundle, and anywhere between 15 to 20 thousand people still play it every day, two years after launch. I myself have put in over 1600 ranked hours and killed four controllers, and I still can't get enough. It is crazy addictive and fun, and there are still lots of gaffers who play. In fact, the official Warhawk thread in the Online forum is still active, and is second in posts only to the World of Warcraft thread, which has been around for a few more years. People start playing Warhawk and they just don't stop.
Just be ready to die. A LOT.
Just be ready to die. A LOT.
Guy Legend
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Non-sim racer needs:
gregor7777
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njmzhang said:
It's not for everyone. It's not a mainstream game by any means. Hard as balls, very unforgiving, and it does not let up at all.
I liked it, but I wouldn't recommend it to just anyone.
CurlySaysX
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gregor7777
Banned
njmzhang said:
Why? Let Sony market it. :lol
People who like those kinds of games know about it.
BattleMonkey
Member
Lair
elevenstrings
Banned
PSN:
Flower
Shatter
Fat Princess
PixelJunk Monsters
PixelJunk Eden
Super Stardust
Wipeout+ Fury
Retail:
Uncharted
Infamous
Little Big Planet
Flower
Shatter
Fat Princess
PixelJunk Monsters
PixelJunk Eden
Super Stardust
Wipeout+ Fury
Retail:
Uncharted
Infamous
Little Big Planet
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Valkyria, Valkyria, Valkyria!
I got this as my 10th PS3 game or so... and it's the best one by far!
I got this as my 10th PS3 game or so... and it's the best one by far!
DevilWillcry
Member
My Top 5 Favorite disc-based PS3 games:
1. LittleBigPlanet
2. Killzone 2
3. Metal Gear Solid 4
4. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
5. InFamous
Top 5 PSN games:
1. Flower
2. Wipeout HD
3. Warhawk
4. Super Stardust HD
5. Noby Noby Boy
1. LittleBigPlanet
2. Killzone 2
3. Metal Gear Solid 4
4. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
5. InFamous
Top 5 PSN games:
1. Flower
2. Wipeout HD
3. Warhawk
4. Super Stardust HD
5. Noby Noby Boy
BobTheFork
Member
Try to scare up a copy of FolkLore, it's worth the effort.
Lol no it isn't in any way, shape or form. SRPG's aren't for everyone, in fact they're for hardly anyone, see VC's sales. There's a demo up, try that first then decide.DR2K said:
There are much more essential games to get when you first buy a PS3.
Edit: And I agree with Folklore. I wish I hadn't traded my copy in a long time ago. Really want to find another one.
Best Shooting Games:
- Uncharted (TPS)
- Killzone 2 (FPS)
- Metal Gear Solid 4 (TPS)
- Warhawk (TPS)
- Resistance 2 (FPS)
Best PSN Games:
- WipEout HD
- Flower
- Super Stardust HD
- Fat Princess
Best Platform Games:
- LittleBigPlanet
- Ratchet and Clank Future: ToD
- inFAMOUS
Best RPGs:
- Valkyria Chronicles
- Demon's Souls
- White Knight Chronicles
Best Racing Games:
- Burnout Paradise
- MotorStorm: Pacific Rift
- Uncharted (TPS)
- Killzone 2 (FPS)
- Metal Gear Solid 4 (TPS)
- Warhawk (TPS)
- Resistance 2 (FPS)
Best PSN Games:
- WipEout HD
- Flower
- Super Stardust HD
- Fat Princess
Best Platform Games:
- LittleBigPlanet
- Ratchet and Clank Future: ToD
- inFAMOUS
Best RPGs:
- Valkyria Chronicles
- Demon's Souls
- White Knight Chronicles
Best Racing Games:
- Burnout Paradise
- MotorStorm: Pacific Rift
DevilWillcry
Member
I see what you did thar.Osaka said:
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
The likes of Killzone 2 aren't for everyone either. In my opinion Valkyria is a PS3 killer app beyond most of the games people list.Acid08 said:
Yes you should get it. It's a unique game with action elements that isn't duplicated anywhere else. And the graphics, music and art direction are refreshing in HD visuals.Doytch said:
Toy Soldier
Member
MvmntInGrn said:
I've been seriously considering reserving this one. I watched streams of it online after the Asian version launched, and the atmosphere is incredible...totally my cup of tea. It looks seriously, seriously difficult though. I wonder if it's one that would test my patience, but not in a good way. Perhaps it'd be wise to spring for that LE version that includes Atlus' strategy guide.
makingmusic476
Member
Top disc games you should get:
1. LittleBigPlanet - Awesome platformer, has SO much content, and is one of the best multipalyer experiences ever.
2. Demon's Souls - The best and brutalist RPG I've played in years.
3. Uncharted - A mix between Tomb Raider and Gears of War, with a great cast of characters.
4. Killzone 2 - A beautiful shooter with a fun, objective based online mode.
Top PSN games:
1. Flower - Visual poetry. That's sounds cheesy, and I ripped it from somebody else.
2. Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty. Best R&C in awhile, imo.
1. LittleBigPlanet - Awesome platformer, has SO much content, and is one of the best multipalyer experiences ever.
2. Demon's Souls - The best and brutalist RPG I've played in years.
3. Uncharted - A mix between Tomb Raider and Gears of War, with a great cast of characters.
4. Killzone 2 - A beautiful shooter with a fun, objective based online mode.
Top PSN games:
1. Flower - Visual poetry. That's sounds cheesy, and I ripped it from somebody else.
2. Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty. Best R&C in awhile, imo.
Shooter:
Super Stardust HD
FPS:
Call of Duty 4 (if they don't already have it on 360, PC)
TPS:
Uncharted 1
Uncharted 2
Racing:
Gran Turismo 5
Eh, I'll update this when I can think of genres and a few more games off the top of my head.
Super Stardust HD
FPS:
Call of Duty 4 (if they don't already have it on 360, PC)
TPS:
Uncharted 1
Uncharted 2
Racing:
Gran Turismo 5
Eh, I'll update this when I can think of genres and a few more games off the top of my head.
makingmusic476
Member
Demon's Souls is difficult, but not really cheap, so it doesn't "test your patience" like other games. I've always struggled with harder games, often giving up after a few hours, but I'm already on my third playthrough of Demon's Souls. Considering it's probably the hardest game I've ever played, that's saying something.Toy Soldier said:
Demon's Souls is different from other games in how it deals with death, which is why it isn't as unforgiving as some other games. When you die, you don't see a game over screen, and you don't go back to a recent check point. You don't really start over. Instead, you are summoned back to the Nexus without your body (which means you're at 50% health). Despite having "died", you don't lose any of the items you've found, and any shortcuts you've unlocked or events you've triggered before you died remain active. However, all Souls you were carrying remain at your blood stain, which is located wherever you were when you died, you have to make it back to your bloodstain before dying (which creates a NEW bloodstain at your latest point of death) to recover them.
Souls are your basic currency, which you receive upon killing enemies. You spend them on items, upgrades, and experience points. You really don't want to lose those in large quantities.
Toy Soldier
Member
makingmusic476 said:Demon's Souls is difficult, but not really cheap, so it doesn't "test your patience" like other games. I've always struggled with harder games, often giving up after a few hours, but I'm already on my third playthrough of Demon's Souls. Considering it's probably the hardest game I've ever played, that's saying something.
Demon's Souls is different from other games in how it deals with death, which is why it isn't as unforgiving as some other games. When you die, you don't see a game over screen, and you don't go back to a recent check point. You don't really start over. Instead, you are summoned back to the Nexus without your body (which means you're at 50% health). Despite having "died", you don't lose any of the items you've found, and any shortcuts you've unlocked or events you've triggered before you died remain active. However, all Souls you were carrying remain at your blood stain, which is located wherever you were when you died, you have to make it back to your bloodstain before dying (which creates a NEW bloodstain at your latest point of death) to recover them.
Souls are your basic currency, which you receive upon killing enemies. You spend them on items, upgrades, and experience points. You really don't want to lose those in large quantities.
That sounds excellent, I never really picked up on any of this during my streaming. The guy I was watching mostly just grinded so I didn't catch much beyond the visuals and the combat mechanics.
Thanks for the info, I'm sold.
makingmusic476 said:Demon's Souls is difficult, but not really cheap, so it doesn't "test your patience" like other games. I've always struggled with harder games, often giving up after a few hours, but I'm already on my third playthrough of Demon's Souls. Considering it's probably the hardest game I've ever played, that's saying something.
Demon's Souls is different from other games in how it deals with death, which is why it isn't as unforgiving as some other games. When you die, you don't see a game over screen, and you don't go back to a recent check point. You don't really start over. Instead, you are summoned back to the Nexus without your body (which means you're at 50% health). Despite having "died", you don't lose any of the items you've found, and any shortcuts you've unlocked or events you've triggered before you died remain active. However, all Souls you were carrying remain at your blood stain, which is located wherever you were when you died, you have to make it back to your bloodstain before dying (which creates a NEW bloodstain at your latest point of death) to recover them.
Souls are your basic currency, which you receive upon killing enemies. You spend them on items, upgrades, and experience points. You really don't want to lose those in large quantities.
Sounds like Diablo or other Action RPG roguelike variants. Awesome. Really looking forward to this one. I hope they streamline online "matching" so you can easily play with your friends.
Retail
Motorstorm: Pacific Rift (best racing game ever made, and amongst the best in the graphics department)
Killzone 2 (no one should miss it)
LittleBigPlanet
Resistance 1/2
Uncharted
Infamous (probably the best open world game in existence, with awesome powers and platforming)
There are others, but I think those are must haves, and after recently getting back into Motorstorm PR, it would be very unwise not to buy the game.
PSN:
Fat Princess
Super Stardust
Warhawk
Pixeljunk Monsters
Flower
All must-haves, especially Flower and Fat Princess.
Motorstorm: Pacific Rift (best racing game ever made, and amongst the best in the graphics department)
Killzone 2 (no one should miss it)
LittleBigPlanet
Resistance 1/2
Uncharted
Infamous (probably the best open world game in existence, with awesome powers and platforming)
There are others, but I think those are must haves, and after recently getting back into Motorstorm PR, it would be very unwise not to buy the game.
PSN:
Fat Princess
Super Stardust
Warhawk
Pixeljunk Monsters
Flower
All must-haves, especially Flower and Fat Princess.