Just bought a pile of cheap games. Which should I play first? - General Discussion

#51 Posted by buft (3145 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

@Canteu said:

So I just traded in some games and got this pile for fairly cheap. Just want your guys opinions on the quality of aforementioned titles and which I should dive into first while I finish off installing them all.
I forgot lost odyssey was 4 discs...

this is so weird i just picked up Alpha protocol and The Last remnant for dirt cheap and had the same type of which do i play first scenario, I choose alpha protocol and although its not the first time i played it, i've got really into it, the gameplay is actually pretty decent once you get the hang of how stuff works, the whole stealth thing seemed kind of broken in the beginning but now im a few points in it works a treat, the story has been fantastic so far.

#52 Posted by Joeyoe31 (661 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

Lost Odyssey or Armored Core V. Definitely Lost Odyssey over Armored Core though.

#53 Posted by Coombs (3436 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

I'd play the return game, since you have already played the decent ones lol

#54 Posted by Colourful_Hippie (2629 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

Alpha

#55 Posted by kerse (1595 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

@Canteu said:

@TobbRobb Well I played LO when it came out, so it's been a while. I did everything but the last boss and I remember liking it a lot.

Are you me? I also did everything but the last boss and then stopped, but I really liked the game.

#56 Posted by ImmortalSaiyan (4186 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

I say Alpha Protocol. I was gonna play that once but could not make the character I wanted. I was gonna make a sassy lady spy, but you can't be a women. I was so crushed I never played it. Petty or artistic integrity: you be the judge.

#57 Posted by Eujin (1003 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

Alpha Protocol. Not only because is it a very good game (while pretty damned bug-filled), but because not having played Alpha Protocol would make Matt Rorie sad.

#58 Posted by Rowr (4858 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

Alpha protocol represents the last of a specific genre that's essentially extinct now, though without some of the charm and polish that bioware pioneered.

#59 Posted by Branthog (7047 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

I haven't played Infinite Undiscovery, yet. I couldn't make it more than a few hours into Lost Odyssey. Knight's Contract is supposed to be pretty poor. Alpha Protocol was flawed, frustrating in a few places, and good enough that a ton of people have wanted a sequel for years. It's really good game with enough shades to suggest the great game that could have otherwise been possible.

#60 Posted by Canteu (2190 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

@kerse: Well I don't think we've ever been in the same room together? Don't tell the mods, me! 1 account per person. This would ruin everything!

#61 Posted by Guided_By_Tigers (8020 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

Alpha Protocol

#62 Posted by WinterSnowblind (7370 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

Alpha Protocol is the best game there and it's not overly long. The gameplay has some problems, but I appreciated the fact it's set up more as an RPG and less like a shooter. Playing a charisma/stealth character is definitely the way to go, but unlike most of Bioware's games, remember that you probably won't be able to please everyone you meet and choices and actions have actual consequences. It's really a shame the game didn't sell better.

Lost Odyssey is pretty solid too.

#63 Posted by Funkydupe (2923 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

Yep, Alpha Protocol is interesting, not that well executed but its fun.

#64 Posted by Abendlaender (1463 posts) - 3 months, 20 days ago

Alpha Protocol is a cool but flawed game. Give it a try