Players can decide between three primary game modes: the ever-popular multiplayer, the campaign that plays like an action movie, and the arcade style survival zombie mode. For the first time ever, the campaign features a non-linear story.
This exciting new feature means that the outcome of campaign mode rests heavily upon the decisions you make throughout the run.
The zombie mode is more of the traditional fun one could expect from the fan favorite mode. Playing with friends offers countless hours of entertainment. The biggest change yet arrived via the multiplayer mode. Users are given ten points to equip weapon attachments, perks and equipment, and online multiplayer weapon customization now displays more depth than ever. This appealed to a casual fan base as well as helped nurture the competitive scene. Few video game franchises boast the historical relevance on par with the Sonic franchise.
Modern times have not been kind to the blue blur. As the popularity of 3D gameplay emerged, Sonic slowly delved into irrelevance. Where most modern attempts at 3D Sonic games have been met with resounding failure, Sonic Generations attempts to right past wrongs and get the speedster back on track. Sonic Generations offers both 2D and 3D gameplay.
This wonderful array of gameplay elements makes for a worthwhile experience. The Sonic development team came up with a wholly original concept to conceptually influence the revisiting of classic Sonic levels. The time travel-themed plot involves the meeting of modern Sonic and past Sonic.
Together, they must put an end to Dr. This is an interesting way to present the player with nostalgia by playing through iconic levels such as Green Hill Zone. The graphically enhanced versions of past levels look gorgeous. Couple this with the immediately recognizable Sonic music and the bone chilling nostalgia is palpable. Although Sonic remains the one playable character it is nice to see old friends reunite.
This game ultimately acts as a tribute to the Sonic franchise. The speedy gameplay that once innovated the gaming industry is back in full force. Taking control of Sonic and speeding through levels is a ton of fun. Unfortunately, the modern levels incorporated do not do much to innovate the gameplay. Controls exhibit lag at times when in 3D levels, which is immensely frustrating.
Due to its failure to include new aspects, Sonic Generations will unlikely garner new fans. However, this is a solid addition to any Sonic fan's library. For many, Need for Speed: Most Wanted was the last great game to be released for the acclaimed racing franchise. As the first Need for Speed game on the Xbox , it set the bar of expectations quite high. Unfortunately, Electronic Arts failed to recapture the things that made this game so great.
The great news is that we got to play Need for Speed: Most Wanted. For the first time, the franchise placed an emphasis on the narrative. In previous installments, the plot was far from significant, as the focus was primarily on car customization.
Most Wanted retained the customization depth that made the franchise a must try and incorporated a captivating story mode. As you defeat the members of this crew, more cars and parts become available, and customization options grow.
All while the player is trying to make a name in the underground racing scene, police forces are hot on the tail of these illegal events. Police chases play a large role in the outcome of races.
Enemy AI can be difficult to deal with. Thus, not only are you tasked with winning a race; you must also evade law enforcement. The graphics used to depict the gritty underground racing scene is a highlight. Cars effortlessly gleam off the neon lights during night races.
Although the game was a commercial success and tons of fun to play, the multiplayer aspect held the game back. Connectivity issues were too much of an influence over online races. With Skate 3 we have a video game that has reached cult classic status due to the support from passionate fans across the world. Something unexpected occurred and fans clamored to play the new Skate game. Looking back on the event we now know the rise in popularity of skate culture is heavily linked to the success of Skate 3.
Fans have been demanding a follow up for years. Ten years later, Electronic Arts has finally broken their silence by announcing Skate 4 is in development. There is no better time to recapture the glory of Skate 3 than right now. First and foremost, the open world is brimming with life. The vibrant colors on display are a joy to witness via the third person camera.
It is no coincidence the gameplay takes place in an open world. Not having access to certain areas would be a shame amongst the gorgeous landscape.
Players skate around a variety of environments, urban otherwise, executing numerous tricks to stack up points. If you get bored from the cityscape, you may venture into an industrial area. For a game that essentially forces you to repeat actions while skating, it is important to include some variety via different locations. It is disappointing that the multiplayer mode must be purchased separately seeing as it is a resounding success.
The depth and hours of gameplay multiplayer offers is well worth the purchase. The zombie craze was taking over the entertainment industry and Valve did not shy away from this trend.
In fact, Valve knew they had such a hot property after the release of the original game back in and immediately worked on developing a sequel. Left 4 Dead 2 released exactly one year after its predecessor and improved on it in every way imaginable. Survival horror games were nothing new, however, Left 4 Dead 2 took the genre to new heights off the back of its innovative cooperative gameplay.
The story follows four survivors of an apocalyptic scenario that has turned the majority of humans into zombies. There are five different campaigns worked into this single title. The idea behind each campaign is to reach a safe point where the survivors can rest. Navigating areas becomes a real challenge and more importantly the first person camera creates a genuine frightening quality.
Due to this game being a first-person shooter, the action appears up close and personal. The game is no stranger to scenes of gore and violence. In fact, the game has been banned in several countries. Left 4 Dead 2 is made for cooperative play. It is simply not as fun to play any other way. You can still run through levels on your own, as any of the survivors not controlled by players will revert to acting as friendly AI.
Valve put a ton of attention to detail in their weapons, which are a huge appeal of Left 4 Dead 2 's strategic gameplay. Not all of the game modes are a success. The campaign is the clear frontrunner and all else hollows in comparison.
All in all, Left 4 Dead 2 is a highly enjoyable game geared for brilliant cooperative play. The third iteration of Guitar Hero launched the franchise into the stratosphere. This game was released to the public at the peak of the rhythm genre craze. The concept is quite simple to grasp. The player uses a controller shaped like a guitar in order to play the correct notes at the right time as they scroll across the screen. Three core elements make this game a must-play.
The first is the catalog of songs. Players can dive into a whopping total of 73 songs. Not only is the catalog filled with memorable songs at launch but the developers also offered continued DLC content. Players could download additional songs of their choice after launch.
However, once you get a few games under your belt you can comfortably tackle easy mode. The varying modes on offer were perfectly spaced out. Players could choose from easy, medium, hard, and finally expert. Each level would perfectly test the player's skill. Only the masterful gamers would reach expert mode. Lastly, the varying game modes meant that the game never felt stale. Players can enjoy the short albeit extremely fun career mode in either single-player or co-op.
Finally, the multiplayer mode offered players a ton of replay value. Fable III is the third installment of the franchise and is oftentimes remembered as the greatest. Players truly witnessed a compelling narrative develop before their eyes. The protagonist is tasked with overthrowing an evil King. Once the successful uprising is complete, the player then assumes control of the throne. It is an all-encompassing story that begins as a revolution and continues as you command an entire kingdom.
As you could imagine with a game that delivers such an extensive narrative, it does take some time to build up. However, this slow buildup is certainly worth the wait. The environments are imbued with such vibrant personalities. From a small village to castles every detail looks fantastic. Fable III is all about building relationships and alliances. Therefore, interacting with characters is a vital aspect of the game.
What makes Fable so special is that you are always in control. Although combat is not the main attraction, it does occur often. Players can attack with short-range, long-range, or magic options. Different weapons will be available to you throughout the game. Unfortunately, the combat mechanics were criticized for being overly simple. In truth, the game would have benefited from a more complex system. Thus, the voice acting is a major selling point of the series. It seems as though the Batman: Arkham series appeared out of thin air.
Noire is a unique game with a terrific sense of period atmosphere, absorbing investigation mechanics, and a haunting tale with plenty of moments that would be right at home in a classic film noir.
Those smoky nights spent listening to jazz at the Blue Room, and the price you paid for them, will stay with you long after you've retired your badge and gun. It's the questions that are important here, and you're left to contemplate the meaning of this world for yourself.
Although this is a game without clear-cut answers, the lack of concrete explanations doesn't detract one bit from the overall experience. This is a delicately crafted adventure whose elements tie seamlessly together. The fact that you can finish the entire game in just a few hours is disappointing only because it's so difficult to pull yourself away once you've been sucked in. Limbo is a superb adventure from beginning to end.
Mass Effect 2 is the kind of game that you return to, not just because it's fun to play multiple times, but also because its universe is a place you wish you could call home.
Read our review Watch the trailer See also: Mass Effect 3. However, despite the nice multiplayer options, the improved accessibility, and the refined crafting system, the missing elements are a sizable backslide from the PC version.
But is the core foundation still a lot of fun? Absolutely--if you temper your expectations. Instead, it radiates outward from its predecessor, simultaneously illuminating the world that gave rise to Portal and continuing the adventure that began there. The sense of novelty is diminished, but the thrill of exploration and puzzle-solving is still intoxicating, and it's amazing how Portal 2 manages to tell a better story with disembodied voices and spherical robots than most games can with full-on humans.
Think about great moments that you remember from spaghetti Western movies, put them all into one to hour epic feature, and picture yourself in the starring role. Now you have some idea of what's waiting for you in Red Dead Redemption. When it comes to accessible, inventive, and immensely entertaining music video games, nobody does it better than Rock Band 3. It isn't just that there's a lot to do: it's that most of it is so good.
Whether you're slashing a dragon's wings, raising the dead back to life, or experimenting at the alchemy table, Skyrim performs the most spectacular of enchantments: the one that causes huge chunks of time to vanish before you know it. There are enough secrets hidden in the Progressive Restoration's massive underground facility to keep you going for hours on your first play-through, but with the four difficulty settings, competitive leaderboards, challenge rooms, clever achievements and bonus objectives, you won't want to leave it at that.
It doesn't have mercy. And that stubbornness is one of the main reasons it's so hard to pull away from the game. When you finally conquer something that has been hounding you for hours, you feel like the best darn explorer on the planet, and that feeling overshadows all the hardships you overcame down the troubled path you traveled. From the intense-though-always-fair difficulty and the inspired level design, to the pinpoint controls and catchy soundtrack, all of the different aspects converge into something that is truly outstanding.
This speedy and thrilling third-person cover-based shooter is all madness, overwhelming you with gigantic robots, flurries of gunfire, and explosions so powerful and colorful that you might think you feel the heat.
There are a lot of things to love about Vanquish, but its most impressive feat is that while it uses mechanics you've seen in other shooters, it feels nothing like them. Get the latest news and videos for this game daily, no spam, no fuss. By signing up, you agree to the our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news gamespot. Xbox Grand Theft Auto V. Dark Souls. Halo 3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Plenty of games let you make choices, but it's a rare thing for a game to make you feel their weight in practical terms. Help a bandit rob a shopkeeper? Those multiple spouses? They might end up killing each other, leaving the city to take your children. Show me another RPG that's as depressing, and still as much of a good time as Fable 2. Most shooters are all about the GUNS! Too often they plop you in the middle of world-threatening war and request that you perform one simple task: Walk forward and hammer the trigger.
While Metro: Last Light is a shooter in the sense that you have a gun and you shoot things, it's far from the sort you're used to playing. For starters, that world-threatening war mentioned above? That's already been fought, and mankind lost. This is a game that prizes atmosphere and storytelling over non-stop action and set-piece moments.
It's a bleak look into a world ruined by humanity itself, a chilling adventure that teases you with crumbs of hope before snuffing them out of existence. And the few bullets you have are things you'd rather hold onto than waste, because you never know what sort of horror might be awaiting you just ahead.
Death's adventure contains the same great dungeon exploration and snappy combat as Nintendo's Hylian hero, albeit with a much darker tone and a heck of a lot more gore. As with Zelda, every dungeon feels like an epic undertaking that teaches you to master a new piece of empowering gear.
Traveling in and out of our plane of existence lets you take in the beauty of Darksiders 2's post-humanity world--right before you slice your way through a horde of demons and angels in the hunt for loot upgrades. Look, we've all experienced games that provoked some amount of existential anxiety. Games that have prompted us to ask ourselves what in the hell were doing with our free time.
And we've got to admit, sitting there with Trials Evolution , voices raspy from incensed, passionate cursing, cerebra charred with the imprint of the quick restart noise, that exact question crossed our minds constantly.
Well, that and "Why is this motorcycle not tipping over sideways? So why does this profoundly punishing game merit a spot on our list? The answer has to do with precision. The controls are tight and fluid, and you'll instantly find yourself in that intangible flow as you play. And keeping that in mind will keep you going, even long after you've lost count of how many times you've retried a single jump.
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