I've owned this game for over a year and could never get myself into it until yesterday. Something finally clicked and I finally started feeling comfortable playing it and now I'm hooked. I'm on Act 2 and have really enjoyed the gameplay, and the graphics are pretty impressive for a launch title. I'll probably pick up the second one since it's only $17 on Amazon, but I'm going to wait until I finish the first one. I always knew I'd enjoy shooters if I could just get the hang of them.
I played it all the way to the end and just gave up on the final boss because I apparently suck. Almost had the same thing happen with Dead Island as I was running out of ammo.
Quote from: Brent on July 03, 2012 @ 10:34:41 PM
I played it all the way to the end and just gave up on the final boss because I apparently suck. Almost had the same thing happen with Dead Island as I was running out of ammo.
I never knew you played it. Have you ever tried any of the sequels?
The only reason I played GOW and made it as far as I did was due playing co-op with a friend. I really dislike games with Fantasy/Sci-Fi and the friend was the biggest reason I played it. I moved away and thus ended my time with the GOW series. Hard for me to explain how I enjoyed Skyrim as much as I did, outside it being an open world game with tons of snow and dungeons/caves. I am a sucker for dungeon crawling.
I could see online co-op being a lot of fun. I tried playing split-screen with my son and it sucked. I'd have no problem buying another copy of the game just so we can play together on separate screens. I was actually hoping there was a LAN option, but there's not.
Horde mode on Gears 2 and 3 is a lot of fun and can be played with randoms or a co-op group.
Your group has to survive wave after wave of Locust in increasing difficulty. It's definitely more casual than all out multiplayer.
Jason, the Gears triple pack gives you Gears 1 and 2 and all of the DLC. You can find it used for 20 bucks or less.
Quote from: Brad Company on July 04, 2012 @ 06:43:02 PM
Jason, the Gears triple pack gives you Gears 1 and 2 and all of the DLC. You can find it used for 20 bucks or less.
I saw that, but I already have the original Gears 2-Disc edition with all the DLC and the Gears 2 GOTY Complete Edition has all the DLC too and is only $16.99 right now at Amazon, so I bought it.
Well, there you go, then :)
Finished Acts 2 and 3, and completed the first few checkpoints in Act 4. Loving the game so far - already looking forward to part 2.
Finally beat the game tonight. Now I'll spend some time with NCAA Football before starting GOW 2.
I don't think I can wait...I'm starting GOW 2 tonight.
Quote from: Jason on July 03, 2012 @ 11:17:03 PM
I could see online co-op being a lot of fun. I tried playing split-screen with my son and it sucked. I'd have no problem buying another copy of the game just so we can play together on separate screens. I was actually hoping there was a LAN option, but there's not.
I stand corrected...Gears of War 1 and 2 (and I'm assuming 3) support system link for LAN play. I may have to buy another copy so my son and I can play together without using split-screen.
GoW 3 is now 26 bucks shipped from Amazon;http://www.amazon.com/Gears-War-3-Xbox-360/dp/B002I0H79C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342286843&sr=8-1&keywords=gears+of+war+3 (http://www.amazon.com/Gears-War-3-Xbox-360/dp/B002I0H79C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342286843&sr=8-1&keywords=gears+of+war+3)
Oh shit!!! Thanks for the heads up.
Played for a few hours last night and thought I was still on Act I, but apparently I'm halfway through Act III. Unlike the first game, there's no notification when you complete an act.
On the final stages of Act V. Was hoping to finish the game last night but got hung up on a certain level.
Gears of War 2 + deleted scene (Highway to Hell)...Completed
Next up...Gears of War 3.
Slow down, you are running out of Gears of War games to play. ;)
I'm in a rush to play 3 because the second one left quite a few questions unanswered.
Don't forget the Raams' Shadow DLC for GoW3.
Quote from: Brad Company on July 19, 2012 @ 08:27:26 PM
Don't forget the Raams' Shadow DLC for GoW3.
Had no idea that this even existed...thanks for the info.
Amazon is now selling GOW 3 for only $14.99. I just contacted them about crediting me the difference since my order hasn't even shipped yet.
Update: Amazon is crediting me $11.68 to make up the difference :D .
I roll as Dizzy in multiplayer...Yeehaw!
Game finally shipped and should arrive on Saturday, and my wife is working Saturday night!!!
After a good jerk session, you'll get to play Gears ;)
Haha. No time for that with three kids at home.
GOW 3 is in the house!!!
Chapter 2 - Level 2: Complete
Almost done with Chapter 3. The graphics in this game are amazing.
Up to the final act (5), chapter 1.
...and done. Awesome trilogy.
I may actually do something that I haven't done since the 16-bit days...play through a game a second time. I'm actually considering playing through all 3 again.
I bet you would love the Uncharted series. Based on your fondness for this game, RDR and 3rd person shooters with cover systems, this would be right up your alley. If you were to ever pick up a PS3.
Normally I am a one and done type of gamer but open world games have changed that. I am replaying Skyrim (I know, going to end up with 500 hours invested in this game) but will be playing as a primary archer/thief and a sexy female, seeking a relationship with another sexy female. ;) ;) Also going to replay the single player of Red Dead Redemption and try and pick up some more achievements, not rush through it this time.
While I plan on getting all the traditional sports games, I find myself playing them far less these days. Kinda hit that lull at the end of the generation where it all feels like the same thing you have been playing the last few years.
Quote from: Brent on July 30, 2012 @ 02:21:11 PM
While I plan on getting all the traditional sports games, I find myself playing them far less these days. Kinda hit that lull at the end of the generation where it all feels like the same thing you have been playing the last few years.
That's exactly how I feel.
After playing GOW 3, it's hard to believe it's in the same console generation with the sports games I've been playing for all these years. I actually felt like I was playing a next-gen game while playing it.
Does Uncharted use a cover system too? To be honest, the cover system is the thing I like best about the GOW series. All the others shooters just felt like you were running around shooting wildly.
I also felt that the GOW games were a good length. I don't have time for a 40+ hour game, but 8-12 hours is perfect for me. I also never found myself not knowing what to do during any part of the game.
The Uncharted games are roughly the same length, have a cover system and a bonus (at least for me) is the traversing obstacles (ala Tomb Raider) and a few little puzzles to keep the brain juices flowing. It is also one of the best looking games of this generation (I would even say Uncharted 2 is the best looking in certain city areas). It also has one of the best game sequences I have ever played (Locomotion/Tunnel Vision). You can find the video on these but if you have any desire to play the game, I would just wait.
A good video example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEaCzuC6ahc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEaCzuC6ahc#ws)
You guys are getting where I am; the stick and ball sports games just haven't kept up.
Jason, while the vs. online modes are very tough in GoW3, Horde mode is pretty laid back and will add a lot of value to the game.
It's a blast with friends and is quite tolerable with randoms.
I'm actually considering the Season Pass for 2400 points. My only concern is how much I'd actually play online.
Yeah,most of the content is online specific, but you would get Raams' Shadow.
Try some online first, it says here.
I felt that the original GOW was much harder than the last two but then thought maybe I was just getting better while playing 2 and 3. Well, I put the first one back in last night and it's definitely much harder than 2 and 3. I'm not even through Act I and I've gotten my ass handed to me quite a few times already.