BioShock 2 Game Info Publisher: 2K Games Developer: 2K Marin - 2K Australia - Digital Extremes Genre(s): First-Person ShooterPlatform: PS3 Players: 8 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Release Date: February 9, 2010Intro:BioShock 2 is
a big install, requiring 5011 MB of hard drive space. It took a half
hour to make room on my hard drive and another 10 minutes to install it.
Even with this huge install, the loa... Continue reading ...
Assassin's Creed II Game Info Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Genre(s): Action, AdventurePlatform: PS3 Players: 1 ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release
Date:
November 17, 2009Intro:
The beginning CG and
walk about gives the player a refresher course regarding the previous
game’s story and the character of Desmond. Players are able to briefly
take control of Desmond and it becomes ob... Continue reading ...
Killzone 2 Game Info Publisher: Sony Computer
Entertainment America Developer: Guerrilla
Genre(s): First-Person ShooterPlatform: PS3 Players: 32 ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release
Date:
February 27, 2009Intro:Providing a bit of
backstory and throwing down the gauntlet, the intro to Killzone 2 is so graphically
intense that you can literally see the pores and wrinkles on the faces
of the characters. ... Continue reading ...
#19 God of War III Game Info Publisher: Sony Computer
Entertainment Developer: SCE Studios Santa Monica
Genre(s): Third-Person Action,
AdventurePlatform: PS3 Players: 1 ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release
Date:
March 16, 2010Intro:Silhouettes in gold
and red or shadows in black against a gold and red background highlight
this stylish introduction to God of War III. The opening soundtrack is epic,
le... Continue reading ...
#7 Red Dead Redemption
Game Info Publisher: Rockstar Games
Developer: Rockstar San Diego
Genre(s): Third-Person Action, ShooterPlatform: PS3 Players: 16 ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release
Date:
May 18, 2010Intro:
A scarred gunslinger
walks on the docks between two important-looking men. It is unclear
whether he is under arrest, to be hanged, or to help. None of the men
say anything. He carries a... Continue reading ...
#15 God of War Collection Game Info
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Bluepoint Games - SCE Santa Monica
Genre(s): Third-Person Action, Adventure,
Compilation
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: November 17, 2009
The God of War Collection is God of War and God of War II, re-mastered. The graphics have been given a complete overhaul, including improved lighting and texturing. Trophies have been added to gameplay, as well. Bonus features th... Continue reading ...
God of War II Game InfoPublisher: Sony Computer
Entertainment America Developer: SCE Santa Monica
Genre(s): Third-Person Action,
AdventurePlatform:
PS2
Players: 1 ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release
Date:
March 13, 2007Intro:
The intro is very
brief, telling the backstory of Kratos, whose bitterness towards the
gods of Olympus has grown. Kratos, is himself, a god now and the
Spartans fight for him. But, Athe... Continue reading ...
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Sunday, June 20, 2010,
In :
Fighting
Street Fighter IV Game InfoPublisher:
Capcom Developer: Capcom Platform: PS3
Genre(s):
Fighting Players: 2 ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Release
Date: February 17, 2009
Intro: Street
Fighter IV opens with an FMV of fighting sequences. Some are
smokey, some appear to be a watercolor paintings. Nature in full motion
surrounds one fighter, conveying flow. Colors drift, swirl and blend
into one another. This unusual and innovative beginning draws the
player in easily, creating an atmosphere of exciti... Continue reading ...
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Thursday, June 17, 2010,
In :
Fighting
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Game InfoPublisher:
Aksys Games Developer: Arc System Works Platform:
PS3
Genre(s): Fighting Players: 2 ESRB
Rating: T (Teen) Release Date: June 30, 2009 Intro:The
opening CG is very reminiscent of any anime, complete with Japanese
music and anime-style screenshots. The opening credits are fully
voice-acted and have subtitles, but the scenes are all still shots more
reminiscent of a full-color manga. Until the opening credits, the
artwork in the opening CG made me... Continue reading ...
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence Game InfoPublisher:
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 ...
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Game InfoPublisher:
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 ...
Grand Theft Auto IV Game InfoPublisher:
Rockstar Games Developer: Rockstar North Genre(s):
Action, Adventure, Racing Platform: PS3
Players:
16 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Release Date:
April 29, 2008
Intro:
There is an
opening CG in which we are introduced to Niko, a Russian coming to
Liberty City, on a barge, to live the American dream as his cousin has
described it to him in letters. America will not be all that his cousin
has made it out to be, however, and Roman, the cousin, has a bit of a
... Continue reading ...
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Game InfoPublisher:
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 ... Continue reading ...
Flower Game InfoPublisher: Sony Computer
Entertainment Developer: thatgamecompany Platform:
PS3 Download
Genre(s): Action Players: 1 ESRB
Rating: E (Everyone) Release Date: February 12, 2009
Intro:
The scene closes in on a single flower bud in a pot on a
windowsill. The world outside is bleak, making this flower the
brightest, happiest part of the scene. Using the capabilities of the
SIXAXIS controller, the player hovers over the bud and pushes any button
to enter the world of Flower.
Ge... Continue reading ...
Kick-Ass Game InfoPublisher: WHA
Entertainment Developer: Frozen Codebase Platform:
PS3 (Download)
Genre(s): Fighting, Action Players:
2 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Release Date: April
29, 2010
Intro: Kick-Ass is a game
based on the movie of the same title. The game begins in the same way
the movie does, using a clip straight from the movie. Once the player
chooses a player character, a flyover shows the first scene of the game
and Kick-Ass gets his ass kicked.
Getting
Going: Once you take co... Continue reading ...
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Saturday, April 3, 2010,
In :
Music
Guitar Hero 5Game
InfoPublisher: Activision Developer:
Neversoft Entertainment Platform: PS3
Genre(s):
Music Players: 8 ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Release
Date: September 1, 2009 Intro:Players
are introduced to the latest iteration in the Guitar Hero franchise
with electricity and an exploding brick wall which reveals a star-shaped
cut-out in the wall, back-lit with a spinning color scheme. Familiar
residents of the game rock out in the foreground and, the game begins.
Getting
Going:Unless playe... Continue reading ...
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Friday, April 2, 2010,
In :
Music
Guitar Hero: Metallica
Game Info
Publisher:
Activision
Developer: Neversoft Entertainment
Platform:
PS3
Genre(s): Music
Players: 8
ESRB
Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: March 29, 2009
Intro:
After
the initial, metal, load screen completes, players are greeted with
"stage footage" of Metallica arriving onstage. There is fanfare
and members of the band are shown close-up. The band moves right into
the music and players find themselves immediately playing the first
song. A trophy is... Continue reading ...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Game InfoPublisher: Activision Developer: Infinity Ward Platform: PS3
Genre(s): First-Person Shooter Players: 18 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Release Date: November 10, 2009 Intro: The Intro feature s
a selection of video clips over a world lighting up in neon green
lights. The haunting music has a war-feel that effectively compliments
the video clips while the credits play in the same neon green. It
gives a feel for the game while reminding players of previous games in
the... Continue reading ...
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Naughty Dog Platform: PS3
Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Shooter
Players: 10
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: October 13, 2009 Intro:You
awaken on a train which, unexpectedly begins to plummet, with you in
it. With no idea what is going on, the player is immediately thrust
into gameplay, moving Drake to safety. This is a tremendous
introduction to gameplay that will require the player to think and to
kee... Continue reading ...
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Game Info
Publisher: Eidos Interactive / Warner Bros. Interactive
Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Platform: PS3
Genre(s): Action, Adventure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: August 25, 2009
Intro:
Batman: Arkham Asylum begins with the familiar environment
we've come to expect from any Batman media. It's dark and rainy. The
Bat Signal is in the clouded sky and the Batmobile is racing down a
wooded road. It doesn't quite say why Batman is transporting Jok... Continue reading ...
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Sunday, December 13, 2009,
In :
Sports
FIFA Soccer 09
Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Canada
Platform: PS3
Genre(s): Sports, Soccer
Players: 10
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: October 14, 2008
Intro: Players
wanting to get in and play will appreciate that EA kept the intro to
this game under two minutes. In fact, it's just over one minute long.
It's enough to give players a taste of the visuals to come and entice
soccer fans to want to play.
Getting Going: Pick a
team a... Continue reading ...
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Game Info
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Developer: Insomniac Games Platform: PS3
Genre(s): Action, Platform
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
Release Date: October 23, 2007 Intro:
The intro shows a futuristic planet with flying airships and immediately gives players a sense of Ratchet's enthusiasm and longing for adventure. Effectively setting up the goal of the game, it is evident that ne... Continue reading ...
LittleBigPlanet
Game Info
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Media Molecule
Platform: PS3
Genre(s): Action
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Intro:
The cute little sack boy gets an instant introduction on a blackened
screen under a spotlight. A disembodied voice tells the player how to
move and he moves along past amusing pictures. It's an innovative and
creative way to do game credits at the beginning of the game, allowing
the player to ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Thursday, December 3, 2009,
In :
Strategy
Valkyria Chronicles
#100 Valkyria Chronicles
Game Info
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega
Platform: PS3
Genre(s): Action, Role-Playing Game
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: November 4, 2008
Intro:
The intro is shown with music only. There are no words, no story,
just a montage of storybook-style pictures. It was easy to catch a
glimpse of a love story to come and to realize that this would be a war
game, but neither the graphics nor the music ne... Continue reading ...
#107 inFAMOUSGame Info
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Sucker Punch Platform: PS3
Genre(s): Third-Person Action, Adventure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: May 26, 2009
Intro: As
you enter the game, Empire City is a buzzing metropolis. Your finger
hovers over the start button, the game prompts you to push "start" and
you set off an explosion that destroys the city. This is the
introduction to inFAMOUS. You wake up and ... Continue reading ...
#14 BioshockGame Info
Publisher: 2K Games
Developer: 2K Marin, 2K Boston, 2K Australia, Digital Extremes Platform: PS3
Genre(s): First-Person Shooter
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: October 21, 2008 Intro: It
had been approximately one year since I had descended into Rapture and
it felt good to be back. You notice things when you go into a game
that you didn't notice the first time. I didn't remember actually
being on the airplane, for i... Continue reading ...
Posted by Shelly Warmuth on Friday, October 16, 2009,
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The DP Challenge
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.
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