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GRU Games Recommendation Thread

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Jul 15, 2010 10:09 am PT

Which game should you buy for your system? Should you buy that highly acclaimed shooter? Or should you buy that RPG that isn't said to be exceptionally good, but is very long? Or do you want something that you can pick up and play anytime you feel like? GRU tries to help you with your decision making as to exactly which game will be right for you.

Not only can all the members pitch in with their opinions of which game one should buy on a system, a list of the top games that GRU recommends will be posted, so that you can decide which game to buy.

PLEASE NOTE THAT GAMES THAT ARE NOT LISTED IN THE GRU DATABASE WILL NOT FEATURE THIS LIST. IF YOU FEEL THERE IS ANY GAME MISSING IN THE LISTS THAT IS IN THE GRU DATABASE, PLEASE CONTACT ANY ONE OF THE OFFICERS. ONLY CURRENT GEN SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN LISTED.

PS3

Top PS3 Games Recommended by the GRU

Red Dead Redemption

Killzone 2

God of War III

Demon's Souls

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

LittlleBigPlanet

*Games have been listed in no particular order of preferences of priorities

Best PS3 Game in the First Half of 2010

RED DEAD REDEMPTION

Red Dead Redemption

calvinsora in his review for Red Dead Redemption wrote:

Red Dead Redemption does a few things wrong, but also does a lot of things right. It has an amazing atmosphere, exciting combat, great mission variety and fantastic presentation; it's one of the most complete sandbox experiences around, proving that something as simple as a tale of vendetta in America can be an unforgettable experience of incredible scale. So don your hat, pick up a revolver and delve into the world of RDR.

jg4xchamp in his review for Red Dead Redemption wrote:

Multiplayer complaints aside, Red Dead Redemption is a fun experience overall and will provide enough satisfaction after the credits have rolled with just the superb single player. Beautiful scenery, an impressive game world, a loveable protagonist and great audio work are more than enough reasons to purchase this game. Red Dead Redemption is a memorable experience that offers a game world that is both gripping and engaging from beginning to end.

XBOX 360

Top XBOX 360 Games Recommended by the GRU

Red Dead Redemption

Batman: Arkham Asylum

Fallout 3

Mass Effect 2

Assassin's Creed II

Gears of War 2

Mass Effect

*Games have been listed in no particular order of preferences of priorities

Best XBOX 360 Game in the First Half of 2010

MASS EFFECT 2

ME2

celtic1962 in his review for Mass Effect 2 wrote:

Die-hard role-playing fans may feel that ME2 was dumbed down in the RPG elements in order to give it a broader appeal, but the fact is these changes make ME2 a better game than the original. There is far less time navigating through menus and more time spent in the action. With how well the original was received it would have been easy to release a sequel that basically played the same way, but Bioware obviously put in a huge effort to make improvements. While the villian and story wasn't quite up to the original game it was still gripping and better than just about any other video game out there. Highly recommended for both RPG and shooter fans.

LGTX in his review for Mass Effect 2 wrote:

To round things up, I'll admit that there will be many pretensions to one of this year's best Role-Playing... let's call it Action games. Yes, it did make that huge step from hours of inventory micro-management and focused on adrenaline-filled gunplay, but apart from this imbalance, it is still the Mass Effect we loved and missed: the futuristic cityscapes, mysterious enemies, a living, breathing world filled with believable aliens and a scale of events ranging from personal drama to the obvious battle for humanity and (eventually) the Galaxy. BioWare successfully incorporated a darked out piece to the trilogy, and now it's up to them to deliver a worthy conclusion. For as we already know, the third part will end the adventures of Commander Shepard permanently, one way or another. Meanwhile, you can enjoy gunning down Collectors, doing a speedrun for the third playthrough (trust me, I wasn't tempted at first as well), and desperately waiting for the numerous DLCs planned through this year.

WII

Top Wii Games Recommended by the GRU

Super Mario Galaxy 2

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Mario Kart Wii

No More Heroes

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

Dead Space Extraction

MadWorld

*Games have been listed in no particular order of preferences of priorities

Best Wii Game in the First Half of 2010

SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2

Super Mario Galaxy 2

JustPlainLucas in his review for Super Mario Galaxy 2 wrote:

As far as platforming goes, you're just not going to find a better platformer this generation other than Super Mario Galaxy 2. Everything that made the first Super Mario Galaxy remarkable has been polished with an extra coat of wax. The only flaw, and it's a very small one depending on your disposition, is that there is too much familiarity. It doesn't hold that same level of impressive awe simply due to the fact that the two games aren't even three years apart. It just seems too soon, but if you're given another delicious prime cut of steak from the same cow, you're not going to object in the least. Every Wii owner and Mario fan needs to experience the wonders of this title, just like they did with the first.

dapman418 in his review for Super Mario Galaxy 2 wrote:

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is every platformer fan's dream come true. From its precise controls, to the variety of goals in both 2D and 3D, challenging difficulty, and the spectacular presentation, it is a package that is streamlined, complete, and completely amazing. It is neither a mere expansion of its predecessor nor a game with major faults that detract from the overall experience this game has to offer. It is the best game available on the Nintendo Wii to date, and no person should miss out on this grand Mario adventure that raises the bar beyond expectations.

Top DS Games Recommended by the GRU

Advance Wars: Dual Strike

Final Fantasy IV

Professor Layton and the Curious Village

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver

The World Ends With You

*Games have been listed in no particular order of preferences of priorities

Best DS Game in the First Half of 2010

POKEMON HEARTGOLD/SOULSILVER

Pokemon HeartGold

charizard1605 in his review for Pokemon HeartGold-SoulSilver wrote:

Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver is the single greatest handheld game ever created. It not only trumps the originals in every way possible, but it also retains their charm, and paradoxically, their very spirit of innovation, by adding a spate of never before seen features to the franchise. Yeah, sure, there are a few niggles along the way, and there is no escaping the fact that the game has that 'kiddy' vibe to it all along- but look beneath the juvenile dialog and the vibrant and colorful graphics, and what you'll have is not only the deepest and most addictive title you'll ever play, but also one that trumps its esteemed predecessors in every way possible, and is, without any doubt, the greatest handheld game ever created.

khoofia_pika in his review for Pokemon HeartGold-SoulSilver wrote:

Pokemon is addictive. That much is obvious, even if you haven't played a single Pokemon game. It is the most addictive series there ever was, and HeartGold/SoulSilver are the epitome of that addictiveness. It can last you forever. Apart from the main story and all the side/after quests put together (which last us around sixty hours), we can spend hours and hours on travelling through the regions, trying to 'catch 'em all', or battling online, or trading with friends, or challenging the Gyms and the Pokemon League again. It is this mix of addictiveness and replayability that makes Pokemon the ultimate handheld experience.

PSP

Top PSP Games Recommended by the GRU

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Dissidia: Final Fantasy

God of War: Chains of Olympus

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

Tekken: Dark Reserruction

Tales of Eternia

*Games have been listed in no particular order of preferences of priorities

Best PSP Game in the First Half of 2010

METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

While none of the GRU members have reviewed this game, it is popular consensus that Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is the best game to have been released on the PSP in the first half of 2010. Here is what Gamespot wrote in their review for it:

Gamespot in their review for Metal Gear Solid- Peace Walker wrote:

With stellar presentation, great looks and sound, and deep, diverse gameplay, Peace Walker is an essential experience that raises the bar for portable games. It combines the ambition and gloss of a full-sized console title with plenty of novelties and conveniences to make it a superb portable experience.

Crysis

Spore

The Sims 3

Left 4 Dead 2

Mass Effect 2

Starcraft

Warcraft 3

*Games have been listed in no particular order of preferences of priorities

Best PC Game in the First Half of 2010

MASS EFFECT 2

ME2

celtic1962 in his review for Mass Effect 2 wrote:

Raikoh_ in her review for Mass Effect 2 wrote:

All in all. Mass Effect 2 is a wonderful addition in the trilogy. It suffers from being the second game but that doesn't mean it's pulling a Matrix: Reloaded. The game also makes numerous improvements over the first graphically and the gameplay by leaps and bounds. Even if you didn't like the games predecessor or have a saved file to import, Mass Effect 2 is definitely worth adding to your gaming library.

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THE IPHONE WILL BE ADDED TO THE LIST IN A WHILE.

PLEASE NOTIFY ME IF I HAVE MISSED OUT ON ANY GAME.

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