RainMaker
01-26-2008, 01:46 AM
I've started to get into console gaming a bit more lately with this TV strike and am picking up games here and there to occupy my time. I know about all the big, popular titles, but I don't know much about some smaller gems on either next gen systems or current gen. Was hoping some had some suggestions and maybe we can pass on a few, cheap games that are fun to play.
Here are two I have found:
Earth Defense Force 2017 (XBOX 360) - If you have a friend/roommate/etc you can play with, this game is an absolute blast. Graphics are kind of crap but you basically shoot up giant alien bugs for over 50 levels (5 difficulties too). You can collect over 100 different weapons to use and you have unlimited ammo. Despite its cheesey storyline, bad graphics, and bad sound effects, it's somehow just a ton of fun to play. You really don't have to get deep into it and its one of those games you just throw on, blow up some stuff, and go on with your day. The prize for beating all the levels on all difficulty levels is a Genocide Gun that essentially blows up half the board with each shot. I say 2 players co-op because some of the higher boards on higher difficulty levels are near impossible to win by yourself. Still, it's a fun game to play by yourself too. Anyways, you can pick this game up for under $20 and I can tell you it's well worth it.
The Outfit (XBOX 360) - Another game that can be found for under $20 these days. I don't like the story mode but playing another human being is insanely fun. Little bit of shooter, little bit of strategy mixed into this one. Graphics are pretty crummy but it somehow manages to be an intense game. Not sure if there are still people playing this one online, so you probably need a buddy who owns it or lives with you.
Here are two I have found:
Earth Defense Force 2017 (XBOX 360) - If you have a friend/roommate/etc you can play with, this game is an absolute blast. Graphics are kind of crap but you basically shoot up giant alien bugs for over 50 levels (5 difficulties too). You can collect over 100 different weapons to use and you have unlimited ammo. Despite its cheesey storyline, bad graphics, and bad sound effects, it's somehow just a ton of fun to play. You really don't have to get deep into it and its one of those games you just throw on, blow up some stuff, and go on with your day. The prize for beating all the levels on all difficulty levels is a Genocide Gun that essentially blows up half the board with each shot. I say 2 players co-op because some of the higher boards on higher difficulty levels are near impossible to win by yourself. Still, it's a fun game to play by yourself too. Anyways, you can pick this game up for under $20 and I can tell you it's well worth it.
The Outfit (XBOX 360) - Another game that can be found for under $20 these days. I don't like the story mode but playing another human being is insanely fun. Little bit of shooter, little bit of strategy mixed into this one. Graphics are pretty crummy but it somehow manages to be an intense game. Not sure if there are still people playing this one online, so you probably need a buddy who owns it or lives with you.