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You're looking through the fridge at night, trying to decide what to eat. There's a large variety of meals to choose from, but there is one major problem - almost all of them have past their best before dates, and are no longer fit for consumption. Thankfully, there are a couple of packets containing food still fit for a king, saving you from the terror of Takeaway.
Oddly, its not just food that has this problem. Lots of things in life suffer the same way, and computer games are no exception. If you look back at some of the games you've bought, there are bound to be a few that you just don't feel you need to play anymore. For example, since the arrival of Gran Turismo 3, have you felt the need to play Gran Turismo 2? Similarly, games like SSX and FIFA soon go out of date. Its not just sequels that do it either. Once you have a game like Metal Gear Solid 2 that completely rules in one genre, other games in that same genre become less playable, and sometimes completely invalid.
Fortunately, not all games are susceptible to mould and severe coverings of dust. There are a few special games out there that last for a life time. Years after their release you can pop in the disc, and still feel as excited as ever. Shockingly this doesn't include any of the Army Men games, but in my opinion, it does contain a few games that may surprise you.
Tinned Splitters - Yep, its TimeSplitters, a game I've mentioned a large number of times as being one of the PS2 launch titles that seemed to go unnoticed which was a shame as it was a game that made the launch line up far better than most people realised. Eighteen months after this game's release, I still find myself in deathmatches with friends. The speed... the fun... the excitement... no other first person shooter, or multiplayer game comes close. When a game has this much lastability, it really is something special.
Smoked Starfighter - To be a little more precise, "Jedi Starfighter", a game that hasn't been out as long as TimeSplitters, (not by a long shot) but shows all the signs of out-lasting its near rivals. Already I've found myself quite addicted to the game, particularly its co-operative mode. As many people prefer to work together rather than against eachother, its the kind of game that will still be used for years to come. Settling into the Episode 2 ships, or even the old classics like the X-wing or TIE fighter, two people can work together and save the universe. Not bad for a saturday afternoon if you ask me!
Chilled Boarding - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, a game that to me seemed like a big waste of time. Before I played it, I thought it would never be as good as SSX, but I was very very wrong. Admittedly the first hour or so can be off-putting, but once you've got stuck into the game, it simply won't let you leave. I have used this game nearly everyday since its release last November, even during exams which I now regret. It really is one of the most addictive experiences on earth, and will be playable for a long time to come. Sadly, its time may be limited by the arrival of Tony Hawk's 4, but that seems some way off for now, putting this game safely within its best before.
Personally, I would love to add Metal Gear Solid 2, Gran Turismo 3 and possibly even Jak and Daxter, but I know a lot of other people would disagree. The heavy plot of Metal Gear, the repeated racing of Gran Turismo and the smaller incentive for replay in Jak and Daxter can all turn people away, though I myself am not put off by this. Similarly, Grand Theft Auto 3 is loved my millions, and is surely a candidate for this kind of lastability, but again, my point of view differs in that I have perhaps lost interest in the game.
As you can see, its all down to personal opinion. A game that lasts 10 minutes to one person can last a life time to another. With food, its down to storage and production methods, but with games, its something else, something special. If you find a game that lasts you forever, then you truly are getting the most out of the gaming world.
Oddly, its not just food that has this problem. Lots of things in life suffer the same way, and computer games are no exception. If you look back at some of the games you've bought, there are bound to be a few that you just don't feel you need to play anymore. For example, since the arrival of Gran Turismo 3, have you felt the need to play Gran Turismo 2? Similarly, games like SSX and FIFA soon go out of date. Its not just sequels that do it either. Once you have a game like Metal Gear Solid 2 that completely rules in one genre, other games in that same genre become less playable, and sometimes completely invalid.
Fortunately, not all games are susceptible to mould and severe coverings of dust. There are a few special games out there that last for a life time. Years after their release you can pop in the disc, and still feel as excited as ever. Shockingly this doesn't include any of the Army Men games, but in my opinion, it does contain a few games that may surprise you.
Tinned Splitters - Yep, its TimeSplitters, a game I've mentioned a large number of times as being one of the PS2 launch titles that seemed to go unnoticed which was a shame as it was a game that made the launch line up far better than most people realised. Eighteen months after this game's release, I still find myself in deathmatches with friends. The speed... the fun... the excitement... no other first person shooter, or multiplayer game comes close. When a game has this much lastability, it really is something special.
Smoked Starfighter - To be a little more precise, "Jedi Starfighter", a game that hasn't been out as long as TimeSplitters, (not by a long shot) but shows all the signs of out-lasting its near rivals. Already I've found myself quite addicted to the game, particularly its co-operative mode. As many people prefer to work together rather than against eachother, its the kind of game that will still be used for years to come. Settling into the Episode 2 ships, or even the old classics like the X-wing or TIE fighter, two people can work together and save the universe. Not bad for a saturday afternoon if you ask me!
Chilled Boarding - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, a game that to me seemed like a big waste of time. Before I played it, I thought it would never be as good as SSX, but I was very very wrong. Admittedly the first hour or so can be off-putting, but once you've got stuck into the game, it simply won't let you leave. I have used this game nearly everyday since its release last November, even during exams which I now regret. It really is one of the most addictive experiences on earth, and will be playable for a long time to come. Sadly, its time may be limited by the arrival of Tony Hawk's 4, but that seems some way off for now, putting this game safely within its best before.
Personally, I would love to add Metal Gear Solid 2, Gran Turismo 3 and possibly even Jak and Daxter, but I know a lot of other people would disagree. The heavy plot of Metal Gear, the repeated racing of Gran Turismo and the smaller incentive for replay in Jak and Daxter can all turn people away, though I myself am not put off by this. Similarly, Grand Theft Auto 3 is loved my millions, and is surely a candidate for this kind of lastability, but again, my point of view differs in that I have perhaps lost interest in the game.
As you can see, its all down to personal opinion. A game that lasts 10 minutes to one person can last a life time to another. With food, its down to storage and production methods, but with games, its something else, something special. If you find a game that lasts you forever, then you truly are getting the most out of the gaming world.
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Good post ssxpro. Plus agree on the timesplitters thingy. I got it about a week after its realease and i find myself everytime between new games picking it up and complteting more, it lasts forever. Plus the arcade modes are cool with the create-your-own-level. Plus of the course the brick as a weapon has to command respect:D
I still would because personally I still enjoy the one player game, and its fairly good going up against the Splitters bots.
You could try it, and if you don`t like it... trade it in again :D
You could try it, and if you don`t like it... trade it in again :D
hhhmmmm, well seeing as though i have two copies of LOW and EB said that they would give me £15 quid for it then im definately looking for a platinum or a second hand game.
I saw Timesplitters in there for £15 so i could just do a straight swap.
hhhmmmm
But none of my friends comes to my house to play on the PS2 because we just normally go to town or something like that.
If i asked my dad if he'd play then he'd just have a little 5 minute go and thats it.
So id be playing it on my own mostly if i bought it.
Should i still get it?
I saw Timesplitters in there for £15 so i could just do a straight swap.
hhhmmmm
But none of my friends comes to my house to play on the PS2 because we just normally go to town or something like that.
If i asked my dad if he'd play then he'd just have a little 5 minute go and thats it.
So id be playing it on my own mostly if i bought it.
Should i still get it?
Hercules! wrote:
> I think i might go and trade my Legends of Wrestling for this
> 'Timesplitters' game
TimeSplitters is certainly worth it. Its platinum now, so its price makes it a tempting target. I nearly bought it the other day, but then realised I already had it :D
I have to warn you that the one player game isn't the most imaginative in the world. Its quite basic, usually "pick up item, return item to ring". The challenge mode (27 challenges) adds a lot of variety though.
Its main strength is its mutliplayer though. Absolutely stunning stuff. Put 2, 3 or 4 people together with TimeSplitters, and its the best multiplayer experience on PS2.
> Tony Hawks is just brilliant, that will last a very long time, even
> when number 4 is out.
True! I can`t believe how much this game has grown on me. I absolutely love it!
> I think i might go and trade my Legends of Wrestling for this
> 'Timesplitters' game
TimeSplitters is certainly worth it. Its platinum now, so its price makes it a tempting target. I nearly bought it the other day, but then realised I already had it :D
I have to warn you that the one player game isn't the most imaginative in the world. Its quite basic, usually "pick up item, return item to ring". The challenge mode (27 challenges) adds a lot of variety though.
Its main strength is its mutliplayer though. Absolutely stunning stuff. Put 2, 3 or 4 people together with TimeSplitters, and its the best multiplayer experience on PS2.
> Tony Hawks is just brilliant, that will last a very long time, even
> when number 4 is out.
True! I can`t believe how much this game has grown on me. I absolutely love it!
Nice post there. I agree with what you say aswell.
I think i might go and trade my Legends of Wrestling for this 'Timesplitters' game because everyone i hear has it or has played it seems to think its amazing.
Some of my games are even growing mold now as they have passed thier dates for playing and just gather dust.
I like Legends of Wrestling and i see it to be a game that will last me ages but everyone else i know doesnt like it at all. Ive got two copies of it aswell so im going to trade one.
Tony Hawks is just brilliant, that will last a very long time, even when number 4 is out.
Overall, a very good post there.
:)
I think i might go and trade my Legends of Wrestling for this 'Timesplitters' game because everyone i hear has it or has played it seems to think its amazing.
Some of my games are even growing mold now as they have passed thier dates for playing and just gather dust.
I like Legends of Wrestling and i see it to be a game that will last me ages but everyone else i know doesnt like it at all. Ive got two copies of it aswell so im going to trade one.
Tony Hawks is just brilliant, that will last a very long time, even when number 4 is out.
Overall, a very good post there.
:)
You're looking through the fridge at night, trying to decide what to eat. There's a large variety of meals to choose from, but there is one major problem - almost all of them have past their best before dates, and are no longer fit for consumption. Thankfully, there are a couple of packets containing food still fit for a king, saving you from the terror of Takeaway.
Oddly, its not just food that has this problem. Lots of things in life suffer the same way, and computer games are no exception. If you look back at some of the games you've bought, there are bound to be a few that you just don't feel you need to play anymore. For example, since the arrival of Gran Turismo 3, have you felt the need to play Gran Turismo 2? Similarly, games like SSX and FIFA soon go out of date. Its not just sequels that do it either. Once you have a game like Metal Gear Solid 2 that completely rules in one genre, other games in that same genre become less playable, and sometimes completely invalid.
Fortunately, not all games are susceptible to mould and severe coverings of dust. There are a few special games out there that last for a life time. Years after their release you can pop in the disc, and still feel as excited as ever. Shockingly this doesn't include any of the Army Men games, but in my opinion, it does contain a few games that may surprise you.
Tinned Splitters - Yep, its TimeSplitters, a game I've mentioned a large number of times as being one of the PS2 launch titles that seemed to go unnoticed which was a shame as it was a game that made the launch line up far better than most people realised. Eighteen months after this game's release, I still find myself in deathmatches with friends. The speed... the fun... the excitement... no other first person shooter, or multiplayer game comes close. When a game has this much lastability, it really is something special.
Smoked Starfighter - To be a little more precise, "Jedi Starfighter", a game that hasn't been out as long as TimeSplitters, (not by a long shot) but shows all the signs of out-lasting its near rivals. Already I've found myself quite addicted to the game, particularly its co-operative mode. As many people prefer to work together rather than against eachother, its the kind of game that will still be used for years to come. Settling into the Episode 2 ships, or even the old classics like the X-wing or TIE fighter, two people can work together and save the universe. Not bad for a saturday afternoon if you ask me!
Chilled Boarding - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, a game that to me seemed like a big waste of time. Before I played it, I thought it would never be as good as SSX, but I was very very wrong. Admittedly the first hour or so can be off-putting, but once you've got stuck into the game, it simply won't let you leave. I have used this game nearly everyday since its release last November, even during exams which I now regret. It really is one of the most addictive experiences on earth, and will be playable for a long time to come. Sadly, its time may be limited by the arrival of Tony Hawk's 4, but that seems some way off for now, putting this game safely within its best before.
Personally, I would love to add Metal Gear Solid 2, Gran Turismo 3 and possibly even Jak and Daxter, but I know a lot of other people would disagree. The heavy plot of Metal Gear, the repeated racing of Gran Turismo and the smaller incentive for replay in Jak and Daxter can all turn people away, though I myself am not put off by this. Similarly, Grand Theft Auto 3 is loved my millions, and is surely a candidate for this kind of lastability, but again, my point of view differs in that I have perhaps lost interest in the game.
As you can see, its all down to personal opinion. A game that lasts 10 minutes to one person can last a life time to another. With food, its down to storage and production methods, but with games, its something else, something special. If you find a game that lasts you forever, then you truly are getting the most out of the gaming world.
Oddly, its not just food that has this problem. Lots of things in life suffer the same way, and computer games are no exception. If you look back at some of the games you've bought, there are bound to be a few that you just don't feel you need to play anymore. For example, since the arrival of Gran Turismo 3, have you felt the need to play Gran Turismo 2? Similarly, games like SSX and FIFA soon go out of date. Its not just sequels that do it either. Once you have a game like Metal Gear Solid 2 that completely rules in one genre, other games in that same genre become less playable, and sometimes completely invalid.
Fortunately, not all games are susceptible to mould and severe coverings of dust. There are a few special games out there that last for a life time. Years after their release you can pop in the disc, and still feel as excited as ever. Shockingly this doesn't include any of the Army Men games, but in my opinion, it does contain a few games that may surprise you.
Tinned Splitters - Yep, its TimeSplitters, a game I've mentioned a large number of times as being one of the PS2 launch titles that seemed to go unnoticed which was a shame as it was a game that made the launch line up far better than most people realised. Eighteen months after this game's release, I still find myself in deathmatches with friends. The speed... the fun... the excitement... no other first person shooter, or multiplayer game comes close. When a game has this much lastability, it really is something special.
Smoked Starfighter - To be a little more precise, "Jedi Starfighter", a game that hasn't been out as long as TimeSplitters, (not by a long shot) but shows all the signs of out-lasting its near rivals. Already I've found myself quite addicted to the game, particularly its co-operative mode. As many people prefer to work together rather than against eachother, its the kind of game that will still be used for years to come. Settling into the Episode 2 ships, or even the old classics like the X-wing or TIE fighter, two people can work together and save the universe. Not bad for a saturday afternoon if you ask me!
Chilled Boarding - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, a game that to me seemed like a big waste of time. Before I played it, I thought it would never be as good as SSX, but I was very very wrong. Admittedly the first hour or so can be off-putting, but once you've got stuck into the game, it simply won't let you leave. I have used this game nearly everyday since its release last November, even during exams which I now regret. It really is one of the most addictive experiences on earth, and will be playable for a long time to come. Sadly, its time may be limited by the arrival of Tony Hawk's 4, but that seems some way off for now, putting this game safely within its best before.
Personally, I would love to add Metal Gear Solid 2, Gran Turismo 3 and possibly even Jak and Daxter, but I know a lot of other people would disagree. The heavy plot of Metal Gear, the repeated racing of Gran Turismo and the smaller incentive for replay in Jak and Daxter can all turn people away, though I myself am not put off by this. Similarly, Grand Theft Auto 3 is loved my millions, and is surely a candidate for this kind of lastability, but again, my point of view differs in that I have perhaps lost interest in the game.
As you can see, its all down to personal opinion. A game that lasts 10 minutes to one person can last a life time to another. With food, its down to storage and production methods, but with games, its something else, something special. If you find a game that lasts you forever, then you truly are getting the most out of the gaming world.
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