Hey there,

I'm looking to buy a new XBOX game. Here is a little about my gaming tastes -

Doom 3, bought it, finished it, loved it. Will not play again (too repetitive).

GTA - San Andreas, bought it, finished it, love it, and still play it. Minor irks have to do with the terrible AI and some vehicle control issues.

Manhunt - Bought it, hated it.

Rallisport Challenge 2 - Bought it, loved it, still play it on occasion and will def. keep it around.

MGS2 Substance - Bought it, finished it on many difficulties and did many unlocks. I may pick it up again during 07.

Driver 3, Bought it, loved it. Don't play it at all anymore.

Max Payne 2, GTA III, bought them, and enjoyed both.

Burnout 3 : Takedown - Bought it, finished everything. Most likely won't play again.

Based on this information, can anyone recommend some XBOX games that I can buy and enjoy for a long time? As you can see, the games I like are not always high up on the ratings list, and I"m not a fan of splinter cell, and some other games that are very popular.

I do not have XBOX live so this will play into my decision. Any help in choosing a game would be greatly appreciated.

PS The only reason I didn't just look on the Metacritic top 100 xbox games is that I often find I don't end up playing the "best" games more than one time through.

Thanks,

L.

Forza Motorsports-If you don't have it you need it.

Half-Life 2- With the mention of Doom III, I suggest this.

Mercenaries-Along the same lines as GTA except based militarily.

The Suffering and The Suffering: Ties That Bind: These two games are definitely not the greatest of all time but they are quite fun even though the controls are simplistic and the story is crazy.
Ninja Gaiden: It's hard as hell but still fun.
Deus Ex: Invisible War: You may like it but for some reason I didn't get what all the hype was about.
Thief: Deadly Shadow: Ah, You forgot about this game right... Thief is a stealth/action game that was actually surprisingly fun.

The Chronicles Of Riddick is my suggestion. One of the best FPS games on the original X-box in my opinion. The graphics still hold up today and it had a rather innovative control system for close combat. It received rave reviews at the time of release but I don't think it sold that many copies. The movie was pants, but this game was awesome!

I kind of am remembering this game... RPG I think... futurstic... you could kill cats and stuff, and it had ragdoll physics. Anybody know what I'm talking about??

I have basically the same tastes as you, TC. I'm playing Doom 3 right now actually, it's surprisingly good but yes, repeatative!

For the game you're trying to remember,the closest thing would be Deus Ex 2. I have it, it's hard not to recommend when it's only $5. It's an FPS/RPG, futuristic, and has a physics engine. It's long as well, especially with multiple endings, etc. Other games along the lines of what you like, long and without Live, are:

-Jade Empire (unlike KOTOR, it's actually fun, $10)

- Half Life 2 (considered greatest 1-player FPS ever, $15)

-Oddworld Stranger's Wrath (FPS with several platform elements, $15)

- Ninja Gaiden Black (action game that will last a long time due to mastering combat, $15)

On a side not, I do NOT think Riddick is a good choice, since it's only 10 hours long supposedly.

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On a side not, I do NOT think Riddick is a good choice, since it's only 10 hours long supposedly.

Yes but it's the best 10 hours of your X-box fps life!
Usually I get bored after a couple of hours, but I didn't with this game. Great storyline and even grater fun.

Get a 360....nothing more to say

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On a side not, I do NOT think Riddick is a good choice, since it's only 10 hours long supposedly.

Yes but it's the best 10 hours of your X-box fps life!
Usually I get bored after a couple of hours, but I didn't with this game. Great storyline and even grater fun.

Ok, so I started playing Riddick (although it looks like crap on my HDTV) and yes it's mindblowing. However, the TC said he didn't have Live and gave the impression he wanted a long 1-player adventure. But sure by all means he should get this as long as he finds it cheap.

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Originally posted by FocusPoint:
I kind of am remembering this game... RPG I think... futurstic... you could kill cats and stuff, and it had ragdoll physics. Anybody know what I'm talking about??

i think its fantasy star, pretty good game in my poinion, but u kinda need x-box live 2 be really good but if someone needs junk ill mail sum 2 u on a mem card. lots of meseta!

i would highly suggest getting Dead or Alive 1, 2, or 3 they have great graphics and are very fun to play becaus eas u get better you get cool acheivements and prizes