My Top 5 Console Games For November

This November is going to be a great month for gaming. There are a bunch of new games coming out on all the systems, but, armed only with my PS3, I only have several to look forward to. But still, that’s pretty good. So, here’s my list:

5. Mirror’s Edge (Nov. 1st): A pretty ground-breaking game by the looks of it. I think it’ll be a really fun game to try out if not only for the unique type of gameplay. My main beef with it, though, is that it feels a little too futuristic and “soft.” The lighting and the feel just seems kinda strange to me, but then again I haven’t played it yet, so I can’t back that up too much. Should be fun for a bit though. Buy or Rent? Definite rent. Even if developers were going for a more open style of gameplay in which Faith can use different moves, there is still only one end point. For such a linear game, I don’t see too great of a replay value.

4. Quantum of Solace (Nov. 4th): I’ve never been a huge fan of movie based games, I think that this one has true potential. Activision is publishing it, and after the success of Call of Duty 4, the company has proved it can provide an epic FPS. Thing I’m looking forward to most? Multiplayer. The storyline will follow the movie exactly, so that won’t be too exciting since I’m planning on seeing the movie on it’s release date. If the multiplayer is as good as COD4, count me in! Buy or Rent? Rent. If multiplayer is solid, then possibly buy.

3. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (Nov. 10th): I’m of a split opinion of this game. When I got Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance awhile back I was rather disappointed. I think that bringing the DC characters into the mix is really cool, but I would much more prefer a game with only DC characters. Despite all that, I think DC vs. MK will be pretty fun to try out. Buy or Rent? Probably only a rent. Maybe down the road a buy, if the DC characters are entertaining enough.

2. Tom Clancy’s EndWar (Nov. 4th): Really looking forward to this one. The last great RTS I played was Command & Conquer: Generals, so I’m in need of a new one for sure. As I wrote in a past blog, I’m also excited about the total voice command gameplay that’s available to you as a commander overseeing the battle. The units are a little bit too futuristic for my taste, but hell, it’s part of the story, so I shouldn’t complain. Buy or Rent? Absolutely, positively buying. No doubt about it. Picking up a bluetooth headset while I’m at it.

1. Call of Duty: World at War (Nov. 11th): Who isn’t dying to get their hands on this one? Part of me wishes that Infinity Ward developed it rather than Treyarch, since the former did so damn well and the latter is associated with the earlier WWII sub-standard COD titles. But oh well. I think it’s gonna be something really special nonetheless. And, to top it all off, your commander is voiced by Kiefer Sutherland. I mean, come on, it’s Jack Bauer! The Pacific and Eastern fronts will be cool; I’m curious to see how they’re gonna connect them, if at all. Buy or Rent? No question. Buy.

So, what is your top 5 list for November?

Posted by Daniel on 09/09 at 02:27 PM
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