Can't a Gal be entertained for just one day?

Believe it or not I am obsessed with my video games!!

However, there just hasn't been a game so far that has kept me occupied for a decent amount of time, except for Oblivion of course.

All the games I have gotten for my 360, I've beaten in less than 10 hours. To make matters worse, when I search the site and check out all the reviews, and all your players comments...it seems hopeless to find a good game.

I'm easily amused, but NOT when it comes to video games. It better be challenging, and keep me guessing. It's a shame that all the games being made overlap with another game in some way, and have no real substance.

Anyhoo...enough with my lady chatter...any game suggestions? And if you are going to suggestion, BACK IT UP WITH WHY!

 Thanks.

What kinda games are you into?

I know how you feel.  Im very picky with games as well.  The only games that have gotten be really addicted are Oblivion, Gears of War, and Viva Pinata (yes...Viva Pinata).  Gears of War is a great game, some people really hate its flaws, but as great as any game can be, they all have their flaws.  Personally, GeOW's flaws dont really bother me so much, and I have a blast playing it in co op as well as Versus Player Matches.  It is more innovative than people give it credit.  But then again, im sure youve played it and gotten bored of it by now.  The other game i would reccomend is Viva Pinata.  If you give it a chance, its very addicting, thanks to its surprisingly deep gameplay.  Its just light hearted fun.  Not meant to be taken seriously, but those pinatas are pretty darn cute I have to say haha.  I wouldnt pay full price for it though, since its just something to pass the time for a while untill the really good games come out.  But its nevertheless a surprisingly good game. 

Im waiting for Forza 2 and Bioshock.  Once those come out, i should be happy again (hopfully).

Well if your already deep into Oblivion, the only way up is Shivering Isles. I'm sure you thought of that but I have it and I can truly say that my time in Cyrodiil is over. For now. This expansion is...Perfect. Everything you love about Oblivion, subtract some of the things you didn't like and go freakin' mental...literally. Other than that I'm still mastering all my materia in FFVII...whew...

 From the sounds of it, you're an RPG gamer. Too bad MS doesn't uphold a reputation of having a mulitude of RPG's however, they're planning on turning it around this gen. There's good things to looks forward to like Mass Effect and Blue Dragon (to name a few), but that option involves waiting a while, which I don't think you're pretty fond of. After playing Oblivion, everything will fall a little short sadly.

    My suggestion is playing online untill something worthwhile comes out, but if you don't have Live; I don't know what else to say. There's not very many long and epic games out right now but they'll come in the near future. 

Yeah, I am working my way to Shivering Isles, but I like to have at least 2 games to switch between.

I love RPG's, because you can get a deep story line, however, I love my FPS's. I admit it's quite enticing blowing things and people to bits.

I guess my overall issue is that there isn't enough variety, and that games are way too easy to pass.

Perfect Dark Zero is the best example of the huge let down. It was suppose to be so amazing...well I passed the damn thing in 4 hours.

Nonetheless, I have nearly every video game console known to man, besides the Wii and PS3...and that's only because there is a lot of overlap with the games; none that are really exclusive to either console.

I don't have Gears of War yet...and I'm a little hesitant to get it, simply because of the mixed reviews.

Hmm...

Yeah, I am working my way to Shivering Isles, but I like to have at least 2 games to switch between.

I love RPG's, because you can get a deep story line, however, I love my FPS's. I admit it's quite enticing blowing things and people to bits.

I guess my overall issue is that there isn't enough variety, and that games are way too easy to pass.

Perfect Dark Zero is the best example of the huge let down. It was suppose to be so amazing...well I passed the damn thing in 4 hours.

Nonetheless, I have nearly every video game console known to man, besides the Wii and PS3...and that's only because there is a lot of overlap with the games; none that are really exclusive to either console.

I don't have Gears of War yet...and I'm a little hesitant to get it, simply because of the mixed reviews.

Hmm...

MadameMoo

well many games today aren't that long, and the only reason to keep playing is online.  i have the same problem as you sometime, i just can't play the same game after awhile, only one that has kept me occupied for a long time is GRAW 1 & 2. 

i dont think any of us here can really give you a game that you will like, you'll just have to watch videos, read reviews and see for yourself. 

Typically when I start a game I think may be challenging I play it on the middle level whichever that be. If it isn't that challenging, I will switch to hard.

Some games I have, I've done all 3 difficulty levels. I've even tried setting my own achievements and what not.

I actually think the next step for me is totally spending a lot of time on live.

So yeah...you will probably hear/see me there. Haha.

Are you interested in online multiplayer at all? I've found that it can extend thier enjoyment greatly once I finish the singleplayer story.

If you're looking for longer than 8-10 hour games, your best bet is looking for open world games to mess around with. Saints Row, The Godfather, and Crackdown game are some alright games if you have some imagination, grenades, and a really big gun. I've ordered them in terms of length of time played, with crackdown being the least. I was suprised at how much I like the 360 version of godfather -- its isn't great, but it had me entertained for a while.

Then again maybe your missing games that you've overlooked entirely -- perhaps you thought they were too kiddie. Viva Pinata -- a kind of crossbreed between pokemon and Animal Crossing. Its a little deceptive, because the way the game is presented to the player seems like its suited for a very young audience. The game is suprisingly complicated -- certain animals can only be attracted to a garden with a variety of specific conditions, as well as the fact that specific animals don't like each other and you have to find ways of keeping them from fighting. My gf seemed to get a kick out of the game when she started naming the animals after people -- maybe having a personal investment helps?

My friend bought lego star wars II -- he's a complete nut, so no suprise there. The game isn't very hard, but has a lot of replability if you enjoy looking for hidden items or costume sets.

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Yeah, I am working my way to Shivering Isles, but I like to have at least 2 games to switch between.

I love RPG's, because you can get a deep story line, however, I love my FPS's. I admit it's quite enticing blowing things and people to bits.

I guess my overall issue is that there isn't enough variety, and that games are way too easy to pass.

Perfect Dark Zero is the best example of the huge let down. It was suppose to be so amazing...well I passed the damn thing in 4 hours.

Nonetheless, I have nearly every video game console known to man, besides the Wii and PS3...and that's only because there is a lot of overlap with the games; none that are really exclusive to either console.

I don't have Gears of War yet...and I'm a little hesitant to get it, simply because of the mixed reviews.

Hmm...

Chuman231

i just played the demo to AC4, and it is fun, and the explosions are huge but im not to great at it.

and Gears is a good game, i dont think it deserved anything higher than a 9.2 due to the glitches in multiplayer and short story...but its a very good game overall and i cant wait for the new update to come out.  its definitely not for everyone, but there are quite a few girls who play it so you might want to rent it and see. 

I actually think the next step for me is totally spending a lot of time on live.

So yeah...you will probably hear/see me there. Haha.

MadameMoo

Thats probably the best thing you can do, if i didnt  have a gold membership and Gears didnt have a multiplayer that game would be collecting dust as we speak. The problem with some online gaming is not having someone to cover your back, most games people play for themselves or for there stats, and forget about the rest of the team unless they get something out of it. So if you get sick of jerks online my GT's in my sig add me and i'll show ya how fun online can be.

Another thing you can do is grab dead rising that should keep you occupied a lot longer than 10 hours with all of its achievements especially when yo uunlock infinity mode.

Well, it really depends on how much of a completionist/perfectionist you are.

If you are such a person, Guitar hero II on expert is plenty challenging. Plus, it's face-meltingly fun. Of course, your interest in this will only go as far as your interest in the music, and your interest in replaying in harder difficulties.

Another one is Forza motorsport 2 for the gearhead in you. With a heck of a lot of cars and the large degree of customization, it will suck up months at a time. Course these aren't really out yet...

Castlevania's supposed to be fun...

It also seems like you prefer offline play. Online play can extend the life of games.

Viva Pinata? It is an acquired taste, but it gets a "The Sims" feel to it. And it takes a long time to get some of the more exotic pinata.

So yeah, I'd suggest waiting and looking ahead.

Vegas baby, Vegas...

How good/bored are you with Tetris?  Are you into sports (Madden/MLB 2K7)?  Do you like fighting games (DOA4)?  Try a new genre out.  You'd be suprised at what you actually love to play but were originally opposed to.

Typically when I start a game I think may be challenging I play it on the middle level whichever that be. If it isn't that challenging, I will switch to hard.

Some games I have, I've done all 3 difficulty levels. I've even tried setting my own achievements and what not.

I actually think the next step for me is totally spending a lot of time on live.

So yeah...you will probably hear/see me there. Haha.

MadameMoo

Gears of War is a great game to play on live.  Most people that complain about the multiplayer complain about two things 1. the lack of game types,  and the lack of respawn.  The lack of game types isnt THAT bad, and there will be a new one released soon for free.  As far as the lack of respawn, I have no idea why this is a problem.  You seriously only wait at most 2 minutes after dying before being able to play again.  The fact that you cant respawn adds an element to the game that no other online game has had before.  If you die, there are consequences, to you and your team.  So you find yourself being careful, planning ahead, doing whatever you can to get the upper hand.  I never liked Halo 2 online because it was way to easy to take a chance and go kamikazi on someone and die only to respawn.  I hate that actually.  When i kill someone online, I want it to be a bummer for him/her hahaha. 

I can see that you are a very serious gamer, even moreso than me.  So I dont know how GOWs length will sit with you.  You will probably get through it pretty quickly.  On the upside, you can play it again co op over xbox live, which is actually the best feature the game has to offer even though no one mentions it.  I would suggest trying to pick up a used copy in case you dont like it.  There are quite a few people who think the game isnt that great, but there are many people like me who think its one of the best games I ever played (not THE best, but possibly up there on the list).  Theres no way of knowing in which group youll fall into unless you try it. 

I read some of your comments and at first, I was trying to figure out what games you had... then you said you didn't have Gears of War.  That's like a sin in my book.

What mixed reviews are you talking about?  The game has an average score of 94, that's wicked rad last I checked.  But you probably want to hear my reasoning and not just the score... fine, whatever.

I'll give it to you succintly:  I've beaten Gears of War six times.  Six.  I still play the game.  I'm not talking about multiplayer online here, I mean the campaign mode.  You seem like you're a really skilled gamer based on how you've been talking about games, so Gears may be brief for you.  But it took me well over a dozen hours on my first try to complete the game on Casual... and I thought it was pretty hard.  I then started Hardcore alone and completed that alone as well.  During this time, I also had three different co-op partners all at various parts of the game.  I beat it with all of them.  I then beat Gears of War on Insane by myself.  I'm currently on my seventh, eighth and ninth playthroughs with various people.  Once again, this isn't online, I mean the campaign mode alone here.

Everything about Gears of War blends together so well.  The graphics, the sound, the gameplay, it all feels so rugged, so tight, so well-thought out and well-designed, that they all come together to make Gears one of the greatest shooters this side of Halo.

Besides, you know a game is amazing when your grandfather is watching you play the game and he comments on how well-designed the game is.  He was talking about the cover, in case you were wondering.  And the art style rocks too.

If you don't play Gears of War then I really think you're missing out on a great gaming experience.  But don't take my word for it, just look at all the Game of the Year awards it won... as in a lot.

Earth Defense Force 2017.

Oh, and will you marry me? The only game I could get my girlfriend to play was Viva Pinata. And all she liked doing was naming the stupid animals. 

You love FPS and you love to blow people to bits and peices....I think the answer is very simple here.  Give in to all the great reviews and buy Gears of War.  Single Player isn't that long, but could always play on the hardest difficulty though. 

Like others have said, to be good at gears, you need to actually think and work as a team.  Or just be crazy stealthy like me :)....if only I could aim.

Also, Epic is about to release another patch to hopefully fix a few of it's online flaws and add a fourth match type. 

Earth Defense Force 2017.

 

Oh, and will you marry me? The only game I could get my girlfriend to play was Viva Pinata. And all she liked doing was naming the stupid animals. 

Shniper

Lol @ naming the animals

condemned is quite good...short as hell but you'll get a semi 'quick one' out of it :D It'll keep you guessing some too. its real cheap now so try it out.

 Oh--- and GET ONLINE ALREADY!! :p Im 100% certain this thread wouldnt have existed if you only had LIVE :P

have you tried enchanted arms. it has a long/interesting story, plenty of customisation for who you want in your team. a great battle system which could be compared to chess. fanal fantasy syle gameplayleezeebub

You forgot to mention the horrendous dialogue.  Also, I'd much rather have a metrosexual lead character, than an idiot ;) 

Xbox Live................you've just got to do it!

Find yourself some great friends online and have a blast. ;)

wow if this was a guy, there would be three posts, two bumps and one telling him figure things out himslef

beat PDZ in four hours? WOW

you should try setting the games on a decent difficulty level i played PDZ on perfect agent and i still havnt beaten the second last level, i probably spent at least 10 hours on it ( co-op ) LOL

Sounds like you shood play your FPS's on harder difficultys and maybe get Live if you don't already have it, im haven a blast with gears 

 

 

wow if this was a guy, there would be three posts, two bumps and one telling him figure things out himslef

mpattni

:lol: Man that's so true.  Anyway, try playing Ninja Gaiden Black on hard.  I know its last gen, but it is still a great game.  If you have not played it, you may also want to look at KOTOR.  Again, it's last gen, but is still awesome if you like RPGs. 

I would suggest to play graw 2, its awesome even though the single player is a bit short,but live is just fun

 

 

wow if this was a guy, there would be three posts, two bumps and one telling him figure things out himslef

mpattni

COD2 FTW!!!
ninjaxams

Agreed.

Ok ok....I have Gears of War.

I bought it yesterday. I am impressed thus far.

And...I am going to use my free month of Live and check it out. Yes I am sure all my problems would be solved if I had it, however, jealous boyfried = tons of missed gaming opportunities believe it or not. Apparently I suck because I'd rather play video games then cuddle. I thought that was a good thing?? Oh well.

Any hoo...I shall be on live, and thanks to you all for all your input. Don't forget to keep me posted about new finds and what not. Hopefully I want demolish you too easily when I see you on Live.

Haha.