New Xbox 360 - Game recommendations?

Shad0r

Hey all,

Just got a 360 and I know I'm a bit late to the party so I'm hoping that you guys can give me some good recommendations.

I love games that have a good story line, look good and are third person shooter. Anything with a sci-fi twist is a goer. Loved Max Paine.

Just finished playing GOW (enjoyed it) and will buy GOW2 at some stage soon I would imagine but wouldnt mind a break with something else for a bit.

Any games that have been out for a bit and are good value would also be a plus!

Thanks,
N

nicklauski

Bioshock, Bioshock and did I say Bioshock?
Should pick it up for about 20 quid now. Great story, sci-fi, third person, everything you are looking for. Great graphics too!

FutureGuy

Shad0r wrote: »

I love games that have a good story line, look good and are third person shooter. Anything with a sci-fi twist is a goer.

You are describing Mass Effect right there! Also, pick up Fallout 3, Halo 3 and Bioshock. All must have games. I have stayed up till 2 am playing Fallout so many times, it's becoming rediculous!

drunkmonkey

Gears of War 1 is a must - I'd vote it the best xbox live game available, not very impressed with Gears or War 2...

see you in the annex:)

Nalz

Bioshock
COD 4
Dead Space
Halo 3

Others -

Tiger Woods 09
Pro Evo
Fight Night 3

segasega

nicklauski wrote: »

Bioshock, Bioshock and did I say Bioshock?
Should pick it up for about 20 quid now. Great story, sci-fi, third person, everything you are looking for. Great graphics too!

Got it for €16 a few weeks back in Game, second hand. Prey comes to mind also and thats always under €10 in most shops! I got it for €6!

You can always just download a few demos from Xbox live and see what you like before you buy. I only just go my xbox at xmas, so I'm sort of in the same boat. Have about 10 games and have bought them all second hand, its just much better value and there is plenty of sales on now too.

Gunmonkey

Dead Space for sure, looks amazing and while has a generic Sci-Fi plot lays it out well, watch the animated comics they released before the game came out for some of the back story.

But make sure to play the game in the dark with a decent 5.1 surround sound for the true experience.

RichTea

Mass Effect was brilliant. Get that on board immediately.

Gears of War 2 is a great one. While you're at it take a look at Dead Space.

Vic Vinegar

Shad0r wrote: »

Loved Max Paine.

If that's the case, get Stranglehold! it's Max Payne with bells on! similar gameplay, but way more destruction!

+ you can get it for 12 quid now!

Mass Effect has a great story etc, but the combat is pretty shoddy

Mr Freeze

RichTea wrote: »

Mass Effect was brilliant. Get that on board immediately.

+1

The most enjoyable game i have played on the Xbox, a must have.

Shad0r

Thanks for the headsup.

Watched some of the trailers on play.com.

Fallout 3 looks good.
Stranglehold looks good but some of the reviews there said the story wasnt great, which is a big part of what made Max Payne for me.
Mass effect looks good.
Bioshock sounds really good but a bit like a game I've played before on the Xbox...dont remember the name...

Thanks again!

Masada

COD4.,:)

Samurai

Ha neil!! theres a blast from the past! Where you living these days?

Shad0r

Samurai wrote: »

Ha neil!! theres a blast from the past! Where you living these days?

Hey! Living in Kilmessan in Meath!

Bought Mass Effect on my way home last night in Xtravision, previously owned - €15!

Mr Moon

Shad0r wrote: »

Hey! Living in Kilmessan in Meath!

Bought Mass Effect on my way home last night in Xtravision, previously owned - €15!

Nice price, might have a look for that myself!

djkeogh

Echo what's been said here already. Mass Effect, Bioshock and Deadspace will tick all your Sci Fi boxes and they are all great games. Orange Box is well worth picking up if you've missed out on the Half Life 2 phenomenon. Stranglehold is really good fun as well. Story may not be 100% but the action in it makes up for it and it is a joy to play!

Shad0r

djkeogh wrote: »

Echo what's been said here already. Mass Effect, Bioshock and Deadspace will tick all your Sci Fi boxes and they are all great games. Orange Box is well worth picking up if you've missed out on the Half Life 2 phenomenon. Stranglehold is really good fun as well. Story may not be 100% but the action in it makes up for it and it is a joy to play!

They had Bioshock there for 15 quid too and I think Stranglehold was 15 or 20 quid. I thought about getting all three but I couldnt afford it so decided to just get one. I liked the idea of space more than underwater...

If I'm going to play a game until my eyes bleed I like it to have a good story! Or else unblelievable gameplay.

Mgoraf

Gears of War 2 is excellent. Very good story and the online play is great fun

drunkmonkey

Mgoraf wrote: »

Gears of War 2 is excellent. Very good story and the online play is great fun

maybe i'm doing something wrong but in gears of war one I used to go into a lobby there could be a few irish lads there and have a bit of crack, in gears 2 i'm landing up with americans all the time..

Mgoraf

A few of us from another forum I post on play regularly, you'd be welcome to join us if we wanted.

Podge2k7

Call Of Duty World at War is a great game imo!
Online is great fun as is the Zombie mode.!

drunkmonkey

Mgoraf wrote: »

A few of us from another forum I post on play regularly, you'd be welcome to join us if we wanted.

cheers man, going to give gears one a belt again in a few minutes..

where's the forum...

Mgoraf

here

The games section is down towards the end of the page.