08-31-2003, 11:55 AM
Lately I've been addicted to two ungodly great video games. Tron 2.0 for PC, and Soul Caliber 2 for PS2.
Tron I've been waiting for like, years to come out, and it's been well worth the wait. I'm a huge fan of the original movie, and I must say it puts the old flick to shame. First off, the graphics are just amazing, I salivate just thinking about them. The LITHTECH engine they're incorporated for the game takes the geometric design and mind bogglig color schemes from the movie, and injects them with black tar heroin. The game is a visual treat, especially the glowing translucency of the eye-popping colors. Levels and background detail are all gorgeous eye candy. And the enemies and weapons are all graphically outstanding.
The sound effects are also a real treat, a lot taken directly from the movie, like the disc throwing, lightcycle revving, and de-rezzing effects.
But most importantly, the game is fun! I'm a big fan of FPS (First Person Shooter) games, and Tron is right up my alley. It's a nice balance of exploration, platforming, character building, and just plain action. The multiplayer shines as well. All in all it's a great package, and I'd recommend it to any PC gamer who likes FPS games!
Soul Caliber 2 is a lot like Tron, in how it's been highly anticipated, and really lives up to the hype.
If you liked the first one, it's a given you'll like the sequel. The same action is transferred to SC2, and then some. All the characters from the first are present, plus a slew of new ones.
I could go on about the graphics, sound, and control scheme, but I already bored you with my Tron thang, so I'll just say that SC2 frickin' rules! It's plain old violent video game fun, especially if you have two controllers and a friend to play with. Again, I highly recommend it.
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Just thought I'd pass along the good word of gaming to anyone who cares. Plus I'm really bored...
So, anyone else play anything good lately?
Tron I've been waiting for like, years to come out, and it's been well worth the wait. I'm a huge fan of the original movie, and I must say it puts the old flick to shame. First off, the graphics are just amazing, I salivate just thinking about them. The LITHTECH engine they're incorporated for the game takes the geometric design and mind bogglig color schemes from the movie, and injects them with black tar heroin. The game is a visual treat, especially the glowing translucency of the eye-popping colors. Levels and background detail are all gorgeous eye candy. And the enemies and weapons are all graphically outstanding.
The sound effects are also a real treat, a lot taken directly from the movie, like the disc throwing, lightcycle revving, and de-rezzing effects.
But most importantly, the game is fun! I'm a big fan of FPS (First Person Shooter) games, and Tron is right up my alley. It's a nice balance of exploration, platforming, character building, and just plain action. The multiplayer shines as well. All in all it's a great package, and I'd recommend it to any PC gamer who likes FPS games!
Soul Caliber 2 is a lot like Tron, in how it's been highly anticipated, and really lives up to the hype.
If you liked the first one, it's a given you'll like the sequel. The same action is transferred to SC2, and then some. All the characters from the first are present, plus a slew of new ones.
I could go on about the graphics, sound, and control scheme, but I already bored you with my Tron thang, so I'll just say that SC2 frickin' rules! It's plain old violent video game fun, especially if you have two controllers and a friend to play with. Again, I highly recommend it.
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Just thought I'd pass along the good word of gaming to anyone who cares. Plus I'm really bored...
So, anyone else play anything good lately?