The DP Challenge is a research project in which you play and analyze the top 100 games ever to hit your console(s). At the end of this project, I hope to be a better writer with a host of ideas for my own projects. I anticipate that I will learn more from the games that are in genres that I don't usually play or simply from games I wouldn't usually pick up than from the games I love. I'm looking forward to that education!
Information on the DP Challenge can be found at: http://www.dpfiles.com/dpfileswiki/index.php?title=THE_DP_CHALLENGE
**Note: As it takes a long time to evaluate 100+ games and new games are constantly being rolled out, my top 100 list continually changes. There will undoubtedly be discrepancies in the numeric rating of my list. As I catch them, I'll try to update them, but, I want to play all of the great games, so I know I'll be changing the list often.
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Friday, June 24, 2011,
In :
Action/Adventure
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Game Info
Publisher: Activision Developer: Neversoft Entertainment Platform: PS2 Genre(s): Action/Adventure Players:1 ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Release Date: April 8, 2003
Intro: It’s not what the intro does; it’s how it does it. Splinter Celltells
the story of two agents sent in behind enemy lines and captured. You
are then introduced to Sam, who will be sent in to rescue them.
For a PS2 game, the pine cone and tree graphics blew me away. But here’s why Splinte... Continue reading ...
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Thursday, August 19, 2010,
In :
Action/Adventure
#100 Metal Gear: Portable Ops
Game Info
Publisher: Konami Developer: Kojima Productions Genre(s): Action Adventure Platform: PSP Players: 1-6 Players ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Release Date: December 5, 2006
Intro: A
slideshow intro of screenshots gives way to a story-establishing cut
scene. We become aware that this will be the story of Big Boss/Naked
Snake and exactly what the mission is about.
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Sunday, June 13, 2010,
In :
Action/Adventure
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
Game Info
Publisher:
Konami
Developer: Kojima Productions
Platform:
PS2
Genre(s): Third-Person Action
Players:
8
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: March
14, 2006
I'm not going to dissect this game thoroughly simply
because the main game is actually an extended "director's cut" of
SnakeEater. The 2 disc set here also includes copies of Metal Gear
Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Solid Snake. In addition, Kojima
Productions has added features such as the Hidden... Continue reading ...
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Wednesday, June 9, 2010,
In :
Action/Adventure
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Game Info
Publisher:
Konami
Developer: Kojima Productions
Platform:
PS3
Genre(s): Third-Person Action
Players:
16
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: June
12, 2008
Intro: Before the game even starts,
there is an odd commercial for a workout video and one for a weapons
company. Metal Gear Solid 4 then launches with Snake ruminating
on the fortunes of war. We find him in the back of a truck, traveling
with other soldiers, and moving through a battle-... Continue reading ...
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Sunday, May 16, 2010,
In :
Action/Adventure
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Game Info
Publisher:
Konami
Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Platform:
PS2
Genre(s): Action
Players: 1
ESRB
Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: November 17, 2004
Intro:
As
in all of the Metal Gear Solid games, Metal Gear Solid 3:
Snake Eater begins with an extended cinemagraphic. Just prior to
loading the game, the player is asked if they are new to the franchise,
liked Metal Gear Solid or Metal Gear Solid 2. The
decision makes a small difference in ...
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Sunday, April 18, 2010,
In :
Action/Adventure
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Game Info
Publisher:
Konami
Developer: Konami
Platform: PS2
Genre(s):
Action
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release
Date: November 13, 2001
Intro:
The
opening credits is accompanied by a montage of soldier scenes amongst
names and chemical symbols. It looks very much like the opening credits
of a movie. Following the opening credits, the story begins with Snake
on a bridge over the Hudson River. Without spoiling...
The DP Challenge is a research project in which you play and analyze the top 100 games ever to hit your console(s). At the end of this project, I hope to be a better writer with a host of ideas for my own projects. I anticipate that I will learn more from the games that are in genres that I don't usually play or simply from games I wouldn't usually pick up than from the games I love. I'm looking forward to that education!
Information on the DP Challenge can be found at: http://www.dpfiles.com/dpfileswiki/index.php?title=THE_DP_CHALLENGE
**Note: As it takes a long time to evaluate 100+ games and new games are constantly being rolled out, my top 100 list continually changes. There will undoubtedly be discrepancies in the numeric rating of my list. As I catch them, I'll try to update them, but, I want to play all of the great games, so I know I'll be changing the list often.
