Let's face it; the Xbox 360 has been around for quite some time already and since it first appeared on the shelves, we've had the opportunity to play some fantastic games, many of which have left us with very fond memories. Of course it only stands to reason that we'd love to see the production companies producing a few more. On the other hand, we've also seen a few titles which leave a lot to be desired.
Of course, considering how much money we're expected to part with, how can anyone blame us for having high hopes in terms of the production companies producing a good game. After all, considering how much money these companies make, they essentially don't have the right to release a game simply to boost their profits. Admittedly, a game doesn't necessarily need a great storyline in order for it to be good, but it does need a few things in order to make it unforgettable.
Look at the Xbox 360 game Two Worlds, for example. A few people out there will enjoy it, but the majority thought that this game had downright awful graphics. The sound was terrible and the control configuration was just bad. The great thing about the game was its online play, but that was broken as well. This game was just a complete failure in every aspect.
Another game - and it won't be a surprise if no one has heard of - is called Hour-of-Victory. The problem with this game is that it appeared on the shelves in stores a couple of years late. If you are looking for a great WW2 game, there is the Call-of-Duty franchise. The problem with HOV is the horrible sound and graphics. The level of design is awful and the artificial intelligence could have been trees instead. Let's not mention the bugs and glitches.
Vampire games are brilliant are they not? Maybe so, but that was certainly not the case with "Vampire Rain". As any gamer can attest to, a stealth game should prove to be a challenge as is the case with Splinter Cell. After all, fighting vampires should really be a challenge but if you can get past them by sneaking about, then it defeats the object of the game. It's hardly surprising then that Vampire Rain became an instant failure. What made it even worse was the fact that so many scenes had been cut, not to mention the game took forever to load. Even the sound and the graphics could only be described as being average at best.
Next we look at Jumper, the videogame based on the movie. When this game is originally intended for a cheap machine, we have to give the programmers a medal for making things look a bit shinier and also better looking for the new platform. Not in Jumper's case, though. Pure PS2 graphics, from beginning to end. This is an insult.
There are many bad games out there, and we haven't even started going through the list yet. Unfortunately, many of us are victims to this and there is nothing we can do about it once we have paid for the game. We have to learn by our mistakes.
For your own good, you need to do some research before you purchase a game, bearing in mind that there are some websites which offer good, honest and unbiased reviews. Perhaps the old adage should apply in that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. - 29872
Of course, considering how much money we're expected to part with, how can anyone blame us for having high hopes in terms of the production companies producing a good game. After all, considering how much money these companies make, they essentially don't have the right to release a game simply to boost their profits. Admittedly, a game doesn't necessarily need a great storyline in order for it to be good, but it does need a few things in order to make it unforgettable.
Look at the Xbox 360 game Two Worlds, for example. A few people out there will enjoy it, but the majority thought that this game had downright awful graphics. The sound was terrible and the control configuration was just bad. The great thing about the game was its online play, but that was broken as well. This game was just a complete failure in every aspect.
Another game - and it won't be a surprise if no one has heard of - is called Hour-of-Victory. The problem with this game is that it appeared on the shelves in stores a couple of years late. If you are looking for a great WW2 game, there is the Call-of-Duty franchise. The problem with HOV is the horrible sound and graphics. The level of design is awful and the artificial intelligence could have been trees instead. Let's not mention the bugs and glitches.
Vampire games are brilliant are they not? Maybe so, but that was certainly not the case with "Vampire Rain". As any gamer can attest to, a stealth game should prove to be a challenge as is the case with Splinter Cell. After all, fighting vampires should really be a challenge but if you can get past them by sneaking about, then it defeats the object of the game. It's hardly surprising then that Vampire Rain became an instant failure. What made it even worse was the fact that so many scenes had been cut, not to mention the game took forever to load. Even the sound and the graphics could only be described as being average at best.
Next we look at Jumper, the videogame based on the movie. When this game is originally intended for a cheap machine, we have to give the programmers a medal for making things look a bit shinier and also better looking for the new platform. Not in Jumper's case, though. Pure PS2 graphics, from beginning to end. This is an insult.
There are many bad games out there, and we haven't even started going through the list yet. Unfortunately, many of us are victims to this and there is nothing we can do about it once we have paid for the game. We have to learn by our mistakes.
For your own good, you need to do some research before you purchase a game, bearing in mind that there are some websites which offer good, honest and unbiased reviews. Perhaps the old adage should apply in that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. - 29872
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