Can I get a recap of the best XBL/PSN games?

deadlax · 08-09-10, 08:25 AM

Mods, if you feel this is inappropriate, or would prefer I wade through each individual thread, feel free to lock/delete.

I'm looking for XBL/PSN games.

I've only played two, Ratchet and Clank:Quest for Booty and Shadow Complex.

I'm looking for puzzle-adventure/action/platforming, something to kill 5-10 hours and has a decent story.

My list so far looks like this:

Braid
Joe Danger
Deathspank
Limbo

Anything else (maybe even older/cheaper) that I'm completely missing? Thanks in advance.

gryffinmaster · 08-09-10, 08:31 AM

Trine, Pixeljunk ________ (Shooter's on sale for $5 right now), Castle Crashers.

deadlax · 08-09-10, 09:02 AM

Thanks.

I compiled my list by looking through a couple reviews sites for downloadable games and those seemed to pique my interest the most based on solid reviews.

also looking forward to the new tomb raider in a few weeks.

Groucho · 08-09-10, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadlax

has a decent story

Here's the full list of XBL/PSN games that have a decent story (spoilerized for length):

Spoiler:

PixyJunket · 08-09-10, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groucho

Here's the full list of ~~XBL/PSN~~ video games that have a decent story (spoilerized for length):

Spoiler:

Slight fix for the sake of accuracy.

cruzness · 08-09-10, 10:11 AM

You guys are so silly.

Michael Corvin · 08-09-10, 10:25 AM

wedge · 08-10-10, 05:31 PM

Trials HD is great. Be aware that it is kind of similar to Joe Danger though, albeit not asthetically. Both are side scrolling stunt courses negotiated on a motorcycle, but Trials is more realistic and physics based, while Joe Danger is more cartoony and arcadey. Trials also gets hair-pulling, controller-throwing, swear-it's-impossible-to-beat-until-you-actually-pull-it-off hard towards the end. I haven't finished Joe Danger yet, but I haven't hit that point in it yet. Trials has a demo, not sure if Joe Danger does. They're both awesome though.

If you've never played the old PS1 classic Castlevania Symphony of the Night, get that. It's available on both XBLA and PSN.

I second Castle Crashers and Trine.

Flower is one of the best times I've had with a downloadable game, but it doesn't really fit the criteria you named. Even so: Flower.

deadlax · 08-10-10, 05:51 PM

Thanks!

foxdvd · 08-10-10, 06:37 PM

it lacks in story, but take a look at Bionic Commando Rearmed...a lot of fun

GrooThePerverte · 08-14-10, 04:37 PM

My Favorite PSN games that I've bought over the past few years.

1. Flower. Highly creative and very cool.

2. Savage Moon. Awesome graphics. Tower defense type game, and you can use mortar shooting towers, lasers, amp towers to strengthen the ones you already have, machine guns, etc. Really good.

3. Hustle Kings. Simply put, the best pool shooter out there. Full HD graphics, this thing looks SWEET!

4. BRAID. I believe this was originally on the XBL. Very creative game involving time manipulation. Damn cool.

08-09-10, 08:25 AM	#1
deadlax DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,146	Can I get a recap of the best XBL/PSN games? Mods, if you feel this is inappropriate, or would prefer I wade through each individual thread, feel free to lock/delete. I'm looking for XBL/PSN games. I've only played two, Ratchet and Clank:Quest for Booty and Shadow Complex. I'm looking for puzzle-adventure/action/platforming, something to kill 5-10 hours and has a decent story. My list so far looks like this: Braid Joe Danger Deathspank Limbo Anything else (maybe even older/cheaper) that I'm completely missing? Thanks in advance.

08-09-10, 08:31 AM	#2
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wedge Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 278	Re: Can I get a recap of the best XBL/PSN games? Trials HD is great. Be aware that it is kind of similar to Joe Danger though, albeit not asthetically. Both are side scrolling stunt courses negotiated on a motorcycle, but Trials is more realistic and physics based, while Joe Danger is more cartoony and arcadey. Trials also gets hair-pulling, controller-throwing, swear-it's-impossible-to-beat-until-you-actually-pull-it-off hard towards the end. I haven't finished Joe Danger yet, but I haven't hit that point in it yet. Trials has a demo, not sure if Joe Danger does. They're both awesome though. If you've never played the old PS1 classic Castlevania Symphony of the Night, get that. It's available on both XBLA and PSN. I second Castle Crashers and Trine. Flower is one of the best times I've had with a downloadable game, but it doesn't really fit the criteria you named. Even so: Flower.

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deadlax DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,146	Re: Can I get a recap of the best XBL/PSN games? Thanks!

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foxdvd DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Muskogee, OK Posts: 6,675	Re: Can I get a recap of the best XBL/PSN games? it lacks in story, but take a look at Bionic Commando Rearmed...a lot of fun __________________ My Countdown Counting down to: The day I get my Kickstarter Ouya 455 days 22 hours 49 minutes Last edited by foxdvd; 08-10-10 at 06:40 PM.

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GrooThePerverte Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 61	Re: Can I get a recap of the best XBL/PSN games? My Favorite PSN games that I've bought over the past few years. 1. Flower. Highly creative and very cool. 2. Savage Moon. Awesome graphics. Tower defense type game, and you can use mortar shooting towers, lasers, amp towers to strengthen the ones you already have, machine guns, etc. Really good. 3. Hustle Kings. Simply put, the best pool shooter out there. Full HD graphics, this thing looks SWEET! 4. BRAID. I believe this was originally on the XBL. Very creative game involving time manipulation. Damn cool.