Game Recommendations

Purple Santa · 11-25-2008, 10:57 AM

It's black Friday shopping soon. So i'm looking for some help from my fellow gamers for my future mom in law Claus. My future bro in law is 14 yrs old and likes to play games that move. He likes games like Call of duty, Call of Juarez, The Simpsons Hit and run...as long as it's a game where there is lots of action and lots of stuff to do...moving and moving and more moving. The games have to be "T" or "E". Although mom in law claus will allow M rated games that are not in a realistic setting like Halo. He has an Xbox 360, PS2 and a PSP.

What do you recommend?

Goronmon · 11-25-2008, 11:04 AM

What about a game like Skate? Definitely lots of moving around. Project Sylpheed might be another good option, despite the low review scores it's still a fun game at its core.

Edit: Dynasty Warriors 6 might be another option.

biosc1 · 11-25-2008, 11:14 AM

How about something like the Dynasty Warrior games? Lots to do, lots of stuff going...probably not something he would normally get, but something that is fun if given to you.

Goronmon · 11-25-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by biosc1

How about something like the Dynasty Warrior games? Lots to do, lots of stuff going...probably not something he would normally get, but something that is fun if given to you.

Haha, you and I had the same thought at about the same time.

Definitely lots of moving around in those games.

biosc1 · 11-25-2008, 11:19 AM

Well, there's lots of moving around, lots of T rated hacking and slashing, and there are still objectives to keep moving towards. Plenty of characters, so plenty of play time as you go through each characters "stories".

11-25-2008, 11:25 AM

I really enjoyed Gun. You should be able to find that for cheap.

Goronmon · 11-25-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by civil

I really enjoyed Gun. You should be able to find that for cheap.

He's trying to avoid the Mature titles.

11-25-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Goronmon

He's trying to avoid the Mature titles.

Less correction correction, more...aw dammit. Now that I was put in my place I can't even make my replies M rated.

Iron Past · 11-25-2008, 12:06 PM

Endwar is going to $22 off somewhere (Best Buy?), that might interest him. Also I'm enjoying the hell out of Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts, but he might get bored unless he likes to tinker with stuff.

I'd also say Too Human and Paradise City, but again not sure if that's really down his aisle, but Burnout moves (and is cheap, with lots of free stuff).

National Kato · 11-25-2008, 12:19 PM

Burnout: Paradise City (as IP mentions) is perfect - and with all this continuing free DLC, he'll have plenty to play! It's the gift that keeps on giving!

Xerxes · 11-26-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by National Kato

Burnout: Paradise City (as IP mentions) is perfect - and with all this continuing free DLC, he'll have plenty to play! It's the gift that keeps on giving!

Do the cars always crash.

Goronmon · 11-25-2008, 12:37 PM

Yup, Burnout Paradise would definitely fit the bill.

muddi900 · 11-25-2008, 12:39 PM

Burnout, seconded. Isn't CoD M-rated?

itchyeyes · 11-25-2008, 12:41 PM

I'd recommend Crackdown or Mercenaries 2. Crackdown is M, but should fit the "unrealistic setting" requirement.

muddi900 · 11-25-2008, 01:08 PM

Is there way to gift xbox orignals in XBLA? gift him Burnout 3.

Iron Past · 11-25-2008, 02:30 PM

Or hey, Geometry Wars 2. That is, if he's not prone to seizures.

MalReynolds · 11-25-2008, 02:38 PM

Call of duty 5 if ya havnt got it

Purple Santa · 11-25-2008, 08:38 PM

Great suggestions. Thanks to everyone so far. Please keep them coming if you have more. M rated games might be ok as I said...it can' be Bully or GTA. CoD might be ok. Just throw em out and i'll write them down. The more i can give mom in law claus the better...again, thanks for all the help so far...

KingGorilla · 11-25-2008, 08:55 PM

1. Enough with the "Clause" schtick, it is getting annoying.

2. 14 years old? Liked Call of Juarez(a game I too am thinking of picking up). Burnout would be a suggestion, as he seems to like the arcadier fare. If he has not played the Orange Box, that is a solid option. Though I have found Portal is a bit over the heads of many..well all..of the console only gamers I know.

Wolvie · 11-25-2008, 08:56 PM

Hmmm, Fallout 3 would fit the "games that move" description. It also gives you lots to do, and has FPS elements in it. And it would probably fill the "M rated games that aren't realistic like Halo" slot.

I vote Fallout 3, yes, Fallout 3. So what if it's gory as hell?

11-25-2008, 10:57 AM	#1
Purple Santa The OTHER santa Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mr. Gnome's Garden Posts: 18,572	Game Recommendations It's black Friday shopping soon. So i'm looking for some help from my fellow gamers for my future mom in law Claus. My future bro in law is 14 yrs old and likes to play games that move. He likes games like Call of duty, Call of Juarez, The Simpsons Hit and run...as long as it's a game where there is lots of action and lots of stuff to do...moving and moving and more moving. The games have to be "T" or "E". Although mom in law claus will allow M rated games that are not in a realistic setting like Halo. He has an Xbox 360, PS2 and a PSP. What do you recommend? __________________ Gamertag/PSN/Steam ID: Purple Santa/PurpleSanta I should get achievements for watching this~ ADDGirl Rails? The DAY/END threads don't need no stinking rails, they just meander like a drunk looking for a bench to flop down on~ Gorvi Hell, 'derail'? This is like calling the surface of the sun 'warmish'. Somewhat lacking in appropriate magnitude~ Jpublic That's too applied for my tastes. Math makes the most sense to me when it's reality bending abstraction. Or when it's evil~ Frederec

11-25-2008, 11:04 AM	#2
Goronmon More QQ Less Pew Pew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: See Brook Posts: 4,025 Blog Entries: 37	What about a game like Skate? Definitely lots of moving around. Project Sylpheed might be another good option, despite the low review scores it's still a fun game at its core. Edit: Dynasty Warriors 6 might be another option. __________________ My Backlog \| Steam \| Live \| PSN Last edited by Goronmon; 11-25-2008 at 11:14 AM.

11-25-2008, 12:06 PM	#9
Iron Past Clem - shhh. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 3,676 Blog Entries: 2	Endwar is going to $22 off somewhere (Best Buy?), that might interest him. Also I'm enjoying the hell out of Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts, but he might get bored unless he likes to tinker with stuff. I'd also say Too Human and Paradise City, but again not sure if that's really down his aisle, but Burnout moves (and is cheap, with lots of free stuff). __________________ GamerTag: Eyefink, PSN: IronPast Would you kindly? Last edited by Iron Past; 11-25-2008 at 12:11 PM.

11-25-2008, 12:19 PM	#10
National Kato Surfer Rosa Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sun & Sand Posts: 9,326	Burnout: Paradise City (as IP mentions) is perfect - and with all this continuing free DLC, he'll have plenty to play! It's the gift that keeps on giving! __________________ 360: National Kato PSN: National_Kato Steam: NationalKato Origin: NationalKato Now Playing: Blood Dragon / NHL 13 / Battlefield 3 / Borderlands 2 DLC / Skyrim [smith.ink]

11-25-2008, 12:37 PM	#12
Goronmon More QQ Less Pew Pew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: See Brook Posts: 4,025 Blog Entries: 37	Yup, Burnout Paradise would definitely fit the bill. __________________ My Backlog \| Steam \| Live \| PSN

11-25-2008, 11:14 AM	#3
biosc1 monoputer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 7,619	How about something like the Dynasty Warrior games? Lots to do, lots of stuff going...probably not something he would normally get, but something that is fun if given to you.

11-25-2008, 11:19 AM	#5
biosc1 monoputer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 7,619	Well, there's lots of moving around, lots of T rated hacking and slashing, and there are still objectives to keep moving towards. Plenty of characters, so plenty of play time as you go through each characters "stories".

11-25-2008, 11:25 AM	#6
civil Guest Posts: n/a	I really enjoyed Gun. You should be able to find that for cheap.

11-25-2008, 12:41 PM	#14
itchyeyes It's Space Weather! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 478 Blog Entries: 7	I'd recommend Crackdown or Mercenaries 2. Crackdown is M, but should fit the "unrealistic setting" requirement. __________________ XBL: itchyeyes55 \| PSN: itchyeyes \| STEAM: itchyeyes

11-25-2008, 02:30 PM	#16
Iron Past Clem - shhh. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 3,676 Blog Entries: 2	Or hey, Geometry Wars 2. That is, if he's not prone to seizures. __________________ GamerTag: Eyefink, PSN: IronPast Would you kindly?

11-25-2008, 02:38 PM	#17
MalReynolds Demon of the North Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mount Pearl Newfoundland Posts: 4,438 Blog Entries: 3	Call of duty 5 if ya havnt got it __________________ Live/PSN/Steam/NintendoID: Kaiblaker Twitter:Mal__Reynolds MalReynolds#1834 "It's so hard to play Halo 4 and masturbate at the same time."---Squidbot

11-25-2008, 08:38 PM	#18
Purple Santa The OTHER santa Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mr. Gnome's Garden Posts: 18,572	Great suggestions. Thanks to everyone so far. Please keep them coming if you have more. M rated games might be ok as I said...it can' be Bully or GTA. CoD might be ok. Just throw em out and i'll write them down. The more i can give mom in law claus the better...again, thanks for all the help so far... __________________ Gamertag/PSN/Steam ID: Purple Santa/PurpleSanta I should get achievements for watching this~ ADDGirl Rails? The DAY/END threads don't need no stinking rails, they just meander like a drunk looking for a bench to flop down on~ Gorvi Hell, 'derail'? This is like calling the surface of the sun 'warmish'. Somewhat lacking in appropriate magnitude~ Jpublic That's too applied for my tastes. Math makes the most sense to me when it's reality bending abstraction. Or when it's evil~ Frederec

11-25-2008, 08:55 PM	#19
KingGorilla Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,284 Blog Entries: 1	1. Enough with the "Clause" schtick, it is getting annoying. 2. 14 years old? Liked Call of Juarez(a game I too am thinking of picking up). Burnout would be a suggestion, as he seems to like the arcadier fare. If he has not played the Orange Box, that is a solid option. Though I have found Portal is a bit over the heads of many..well all..of the console only gamers I know. __________________ News For Geeks: a news site for our people Twitter Steam: KingGorilla-X-fire: kinggorilla-PSN:xKingGorillaX

11-25-2008, 08:56 PM	#20
Wolvie AKA JayBob Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,269	Hmmm, Fallout 3 would fit the "games that move" description. It also gives you lots to do, and has FPS elements in it. And it would probably fill the "M rated games that aren't realistic like Halo" slot. I vote Fallout 3, yes, Fallout 3. So what if it's gory as hell? __________________ Youtube Channel LINK Xbox Live: Wolvie 619 PSN: Wolvie_619 Steam: Wolvie619

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