PS3 +R&C for my wife?

Do not post in this thread unless you have played through to the end the complete R&C game.

Do not post fanboy BS in this thread

Do not post anything about PS3 hardware in this thread...I already know all the pros and cons

Situation:

I have the other two systems. Eventually I will get a PS3.

My wife's B-Day is in a week. She is NOT a gamer. She barely tolerates the concept...except she liked Viva Pinata (although the complexity frustrated her), and likes some of the Wii offerings...ultra casual.

Out of the blue, she's decided that Rachet is cute and has expressed interest in the game :)

Opportunity strikes only so often....so I am considering getting her (cough: me) a PS3 + R&C for her B-Day.

However, the game needs to be solid and hold her interest for a while. The worst thing would be for her not to like it or for her to be bored quickly. In that case, I would be better served to wait for another opportunity. I definately don't want to hear: you bought a PS3 for yourself on my B-Day...you could havebought me clothes or perfume or jewelry...yada...yada...married guys likely know what I mean :)

GS review had 3 basic deficiencies:

1. Story - pretty important because she will value that as much as gameplay...maybe more. Remember she thinks Ratchet is cute.

2. Ease - as a casual the easy criticism is not a big deal, maybe a benefit actually, ....but does it have some replayability? Or is it one time, yer done?

3. Various/too many? actions - is the flow disrupted? Will she get distracted easily? for an uber casual are the differing actions so many that they are hard to remember or figure out or keep straight?

Pls remember that she is a complete newbie and pushing more than 1 or 2 buttons is a challenge :)

Anyway...I know all the good points. Visuals. Solid controls. Fun.

Again, no fanboy BS pls. No bashing the reviewer or bias BS pls. I don't care. I just want to know whether the 3 points above are vaild criticisms given this specific case with this specific person that I am buying for as outlined above.

A PS3 purchase is inevitable..it is only when...so pls don't try to lead me down a path of rose coloured glasses.

I've only played the demo so i cant answer all those points, however i think looking at user reviews might proove useful

I think you should get a thing that your wife would perfer. After the game is done and dusted what then? Its a shallow present and even you stated that you wanted it on your wife's birthday is rather selfish. I know you want a PS3 and who doesnt ;) but you may have to wait a lil longer for it. If your trying to get her into games then as she mentioned.. Wii is the way forward.

If you choose to ignore my reasoning etc.. then perhaps you should get Rub a Dub as she might also like the cuteness factor and it is easy to get into with a couple of blue-ray movies she might like :) f you can spare the cash that is

there are other reviews out there!

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/26714.html

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/829/829409p2.html

its a great game, and the fact thats its easy is a good thing for your wife, overall good move for her and the household, especially if u got an HDTV

Do not post in this thread unless you have played through to the end the complete R&C game.

Do not post fanboy BS in this thread

Do not post anything about PS3 hardware in this thread...I already know all the pros and cons

Situation:

I have the other two systems. Eventually I will get a PS3.

My wife's B-Day is in a week. She is NOT a gamer. She barely tolerates the concept...except she liked Viva Pinata (although the complexity frustrated her), and likes some of the Wii offerings...ultra casual.

Out of the blue, she's decided that Rachet is cute and has expressed interest in the game :)

Opportunity strikes only so often....so I am considering getting her (cough: me) a PS3 + R&C for her B-Day.

However, the game needs to be solid and hold her interest for a while. The worst thing would be for her not to like it or for her to be bored quickly. In that case, I would be better served to wait for another opportunity. I definately don't want to hear: you bought a PS3 for yourself on my B-Day...you could havebought me clothes or perfume or jewelry...yada...yada...married guys likely know what I mean :)

GS review had 3 basic deficiencies:

1. Story - pretty important because she will value that as much as gameplay...maybe more. Remember she thinks Ratchet is cute.

2. Ease - as a casual the easy criticism is not a big deal, maybe a benefit actually, ....but does it have some replayability? Or is it one time, yer done?

3. Various/too many? actions - is the flow disrupted? Will she get distracted easily? for an uber casual are the differing actions so many that they are hard to remember or figure out or keep straight?

Pls remember that she is a complete newbie and pushing more than 1 or 2 buttons is a challenge :)

Anyway...I know all the good points. Visuals. Solid controls. Fun.

Again, no fanboy BS pls. No bashing the reviewer or bias BS pls. I don't care. I just want to know whether the 3 points above are vaild criticisms given this specific case with this specific person that I am buying for as outlined above.

A PS3 purchase is inevitable..it is only when...so pls don't try to lead me down a path of rose coloured glasses.

SUD123456

1. Yes, story is great.

2.Probably a 1 time you're done type of a game.

3.Not too many actions. Very easy to play.Flow doesn't get interrupted. I don't know your wife to tell you if she gets distracted easily while playing games.

4.She would have to learn to use all the various buttons, but they're easy to learn. I'm sure you could show her easily and she would catch on quick.

Kind of off-topic, but if the R&C thing doesn't work out, there are many casual games on the PSN. Use those for plan B.InsaneHanz

Yes Super Stardust HD would be great for her. My wife loves that game.

DUDE Listen to me... DONT DO IT... first of its selfish... and its not the right time to do this, regardless of how good ratchet is.. buy a ps3 later....TRUST ME... this is a horrible decision. Go with something that tells her you love her, not something that has the possiblility of getting her mad... DONT DO IT... peterrobau

there are other reviews out there!

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/26714.html

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/829/829409p2.html

its a great game, and the fact thats its easy is a good thing for your wife, overall good move for her and the household, especially if u got an HDTV

winner-ps3

DUDE Listen to me... DONT DO IT... first of its selfish... and its not the right time to do this, regardless of how good ratchet is.. buy a ps3 later....TRUST ME... this is a horrible decision. Go with something that tells her you love her, not something that has the possiblility of getting her mad... DONT DO IT... peterrobau

DUDE Listen to me... DONT DO IT... first of its selfish... and its not the right time to do this, regardless of how good ratchet is.. buy a ps3 later....TRUST ME... this is a horrible decision. Go with something that tells her you love her, not something that has the possiblility of getting her mad... DONT DO IT... peterrobau

my wife MADE me get R&C which i think is enough saiddstryr13

Haha, really?

yes defanitaly get it for her she will like it, you can also get her hevanly sword, folklore, and sonic the hedgehog

also get the 40 gb one for $400, since it is cheap

R+C shouldnt be to complex. Move, Jump, Shoot, change weapons, and wrench attack are the only things she needs to learn to complete the game and have a great time with it. Just as long as your walking her through at first, introducing her to different buttons.

Also, consider additionally putting a few bucks down on some downloadable games she may enjoy. Calling all Cars is a huge hit with my girl friend, and she is in no way a gamer. Download a bunch of demo's too of like simple games, like Super Rub a Dub, and so on.

That should help keep her occupied and satisfied. Dont forget to load up some photos of you and her maybe and some of her favorite tunes before you give it to her.

Its not the PS3+Ratchet that will be the hit, it will be the effort and thought you put into it that will initially hit it off. Then she will get addicted to it.

Thanks for all the replies...especially those on topic :)

For those concerned about my well being :) don't fret. I am a lot older than you and have been married close to 25 years. I am also probably a lot wealthier than you. I am not bragging, just a fact. Indeed, I'd likely choose poor and young...but we can't turn back the clock. My wife already has a huge walk-in closet full of clothes, enough shoes to rival Imelda Marcos (if you are old enough to know who that is) and enough jewelry that it cost me a few grand a year just to insure it all.

We are way beyond material possessions per se. It isn't about gifts, money and the like. She'll like my card, the fact that I'll cook her a nice dinner, and my Happy B-Day, Love Always more than anything.

It is about time. Time is our most precious commodity and I want to make sure that we enjoy what is left. Personally, I really like games..always have. Board games, card games, video games. I am big kid at heart. My wife and I enjoy cards, but she has never really been that into video games. I'd like to get her more into it...but on her terms.

I could buy the PS3 any time. It is no more than finding or losing a quarter on the street to me. But I'd rather buy one when I know that she will spend some time with it and me just playing some vids. When I said that I didn't want her to say.."you could have bought me a" ____(fill in blank)....well, she would never actually say that...cause it is just stuff. What I really mean is that she might view it as time for me...not time for her, or time for us. That's all. But, great advice and I thank you for it.

Kudos to you my friend.

The person is only old as he feels. Age is just a number for those who are concern with it.

By the way, I learned never to underestimate woman's sense for "cuteness".

I'm sure both of you will have a lot of fun with Ratchet. :)

It's not our responsibility if you get divorced. :P

Also, just buy a perfume or some clothes on the side, so if she doesn't like the game, or even the system, she would have something extra that you know she's gonna like so she wouldn't be too dissapointed.