Playstation So I just bought a console........a PS3!

[Ottoman]

Yup. Yup. Yup. With the following games

In list form:

1. Uncharted 1, 2 & 3
2. Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (MGS2, MGS3 & MGSW)
3. Metal Gear Soild 4: Guns of the Patriots
4. The Last of Us
5. Demon's Souls
6. Red Dead Redemption
7. Beyond: Two Souls
8. Team ICO Collection
9. Vanquish
10. Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

Technically, I borrowed it but hey! I get to play all these games. I've always admired the PS3's lineup last gen. This also happens to be my first console since the Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) bought in 1995. And I'm really digging this. My experience here shall determine whether I make the jump towards current-gen consoles or stick to upgrading my PC.

All things said, couch gaming is a hell of a lot of fun and reminds me what I was missing when I shifted base entirely to the PC.

MGS3 Spoilers!!!
With everybody busy with Phantom Pain these day, I'm plowing through Snake Eater meanwhile. Had finished MGS1 and MGS2 on the PC earlier.

[Flying over Pakistan] Loved the beginning of Snake Eater. There was one brief moment when I went, 'Woah! What's Raiden doing in Big Boss' origin story!' but it cleared up soon enough. From a gameplay aspect, this game is quite a departure from MGS1 and MGS2. The entire jungle setting with its greenish tinge was fairly unnerving at the start but thankfully I got used to it. Lack of a radar and addition of the stamina gauge etc. are a change, a not very frustrating change but understandable considering the era this game is set in. And food spoils if I keep it long enough [lolwut?]

I avoided enemy encounters as much as I could in the previous games but CQC makes everything so easy here. And why is Ocelot acting like such a wuss? There was also this bizarre moment where he deflected an angry swarm of bees by spinning his revolvers. [Whaaaat!?]

Defeated The Pain in my first attempt while having no idea how to dive underwater to escape the bees. Turned out to be a very meek boss fight. Currently heading towards the Scientific Labs in pursuit of Sokolov. Hoping the story picks up.

And thank God Para-Medic isn't as frustrating and cringe-worthy as Rose. Mei Ling was the best handler though.

 

[afeef]

Dude, these titles are awesome. I've played all of these except souls. The only reason i've a PS3 lying around is because of these titles otherwise it's no more than a futile device.
+ These games won't make you feel about the neglected graphics because of the storyline.

 

[Jester]

Read this just as I finished MGS 2, still trying to recover from that ending.

Congrats on the purchase . That's a pretty decent line up of games to start off with, except for maybe Beyond 2 Souls.

 

[Ottoman]

Dude, these titles are awesome. I've played all of these except souls. The only reason i've a PS3 lying around is because of these titles otherwise it's no more than a futile device.
+ These games won't make you feel about the neglected graphics because of the storyline.

Yup. I never cared about graphics too much. I'm perfectly happy playing through a game that provides a rewarding experience.

Read this just as I finished MGS 2, still trying to recover from that ending.

Congrats on the purchase . That's a pretty decent line up of games to start off with, except for maybe Beyond 2 Souls.

I hear you. MGS2's plot blew my socks off. La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo! Kojima was at his wackiest best with Sons of Liberty.

I wanted to play Heavy Rain but wasn't able to get it arranged. Settled with Beyond in the end.

 

[TrueCoolGuy]

:

1. Uncharted 1, 2 & 3
2. Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (MGS2, MGS3 & MGSW)
3. Metal Gear Soild 4: Guns of the Patriots
4. The Last of Us
5. Demon's Souls
6. Red Dead Redemption
7. Beyond: Two Souls
8. Team ICO Collection
9. Vanquish
10. Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

Yoooo~ those some sweet kick off games. You'll really enjoy them.

Play Vanquish if you want a thrilling action game, it's one of Platinum's most underrated games. It's the easiest one to get in to from the list and the most immediately fun one. ICO collection's way more kicked back, play it if you're feeling the same. Play Demon's Souls if you really want to commit to a game, it's got some crazy shit that isn't in any of the other Souls games. Go in blind, if you haven't already spoiled some of the mechanics for yourself.

 

[IzHee]

Just add inFamous series and Little Big Planet to the list!

 

[r3aper]

PS3 is the best way to dive back into gaming, I too went with a PS3 when I went back into gaming after like 5 years.

You have chosen almost all the gems from last gen. Keep posting your impressions, we all love to read what others like to say about their most loved games.

Just a word from my side, save UC3 and The Last of Us for the very last.

 

[MadDemon]

I agree ps3 has the best lineup of exclusives, that was the only reason i bought ps3 again because i miss playing these titles. :2cool:

 

[rotipuj]

The Last of Us, Red Dead Redemption and Demon's Souls? What wouldn't I give to play them for the first time. Best games of the last generation.

 

[Ottoman]

Yoooo~ those some sweet kick off games. You'll really enjoy them.

Play Vanquish if you want a thrilling action game, it's one of Platinum's most underrated games. It's the easiest one to get in to from the list and the most immediately fun one. ICO collection's way more kicked back, play it if you're feeling the same. Play Demon's Souls if you really want to commit to a game, it's got some crazy shit that isn't in any of the other Souls games. Go in blind, if you haven't already spoiled some of the mechanics for yourself.

I'm going in complete blind, well almost. Have never played a Souls game before. Excited because I've heard it nails the gameplay aspect, even if it lacks in the presentation department. I'm always up for a challenge.

Just add inFamous series and Little Big Planet to the list!

inFamous was in my initial plans but I decided to go ahead with the purchased titles first. I'll play it once I'm done with these games.

PS3 is the best way to dive back into gaming, I too went with a PS3 when I went back into gaming after like 5 years.

You have chosen almost all the gems from last gen. Keep posting your impressions, we all love to read what others like to say about their most loved games.

Just a word from my side, save UC3 and The Last of Us for the very last.

Yeah I remember the impressions thread you made. Liked reading through it. In hindsight, I think it was one of the reasons that prompted me to get the PS3.

 

[Kane]

Good choice of titles...btw Try to get Heavy Rain after you have finished these.

 

[JKhan]

Heavy Rain was a lot better than Beyond 2 Souls. I recommend you giving that a try instead

 

[Radical]

Good decision!

P.S, You'll notice plenty of grass/greenery in the Uncharteds! YES. It CAN render grass! Sand, Snow & everything in-between!!!

 

[Jester]

I wanted to play Heavy Rain but wasn't able to get it arranged. Settled with Beyond in the end.

I guess it comes to down your individual expectations, but personally speaking it's much less a game than an ostentatious take on trying to be an 'artsy' storyboard.

 

[r3aper]

The Last of Us, Red Dead Redemption and Demon's Souls? What wouldn't I give to play them for the first time. Best games of the last generation.

No Ratty....best game was Borderlands 2, we had TCG with us! 'nuff said!

Otto try and get God of War collection, thats another exclusive not to be missed, the artistic design of GoW 3 was brilliant.

 

[Gizmo]

Congrats otto, Now you'll be able to play the best of the last generation. (When it comes out) :tv:

 

[Gintoki]

Congrats. PS3 definitely has the best line up of games.

 

[rotipuj]

[MENTION=6068]Ottoman[/MENTION] Do get God of War 3 as well.

No Ratty....best game was Borderlands 2, we had TCG with us! 'nuff said!

Otto try and get God of War collection, thats another exclusive not to be missed, the artistic design of GoW 3 was brilliant.

Those were the days, man. So much fun. I kept stealing all the loot

 

[Ottoman]

Isn't God of War a hack'n slash like DMC? Played the latter and didn't like it one bit. Tried my hand at a few others from the same genre but none of them sat well with me.

Heavy Rain is definitely on my play list.

Congrats otto, Now you'll be able to play the best of the last generation. (When it comes out) :tv:

Did I miss any game? You should join the party as well :music2:

 

[Chandoo]

@Ottoman

you may wanna check out my own LTTP PS3 thread from last year when I got mine. A lot of people recommended some really good games there and i gave impressions of a lot of my own first-time play through of PS3 games.

http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/f4/lttp-playstation-3-a-189024/

Also if your PS3 is jail broken, get yourself PSNStuff and you won't have to worry about games anymore

PS, Gizmo is of course referring to Persona 5, which is scheduled to come out later this year for both PS3 and 4.

PPS, besides the already 10 year worth of backlog at your disposal, 2 of the most highly anticipated titles on PS3 are still yet to come out, first being Tales of Zisteria and then Yakuza 5. So, still more to look forward to as well.