Xbox 360 - I have one. What should I play?

[Goddess FallenAngel]

So... I bought my fiance an Xbox 360 for his birthday, with the caveat that I get playtime too. ;D

Currently, I've been playing Lost Odyssey, and started playing Fable (the first one) and Guitar Hero Metallica. I've also downloaded Carcassone and Ticket to Ride, just because those are two of my favorite board games.

So... I'm looking for suggestions for other games I can keep my eyes open for when they are on sale. I've got Bioshock, Half Life Orange Box, and Overlord on my list currently.

Suggestions? Comments?

 

[Enforcer]

Fallout 3 and Mass Effect are both quite good. You'll love Bioshock and the Orange Box (especially Portal if you like puzzles). Civilization Revolution is another one of my faves.

 

[JiffyPopTart]

Good Purchases: Fallout3, RockBand (1 if you get a great deal, 2 otherwise)

Good Rentals/Borrows: Bioshock, Fable2, Gears of War 1 or 2

OK Purchases: Lego Star Wars, Oblivion

I have to actually give a NAY vote to Mass Effect. I REALLY REALLY wanted it to be awesome but the actual gameplay was just too repetative for my tastes.

DS

PS Be sure to set aside 40 bucks and get a subscription to Xbox Live.

 

[Relique du Madde]

Call of Duty: World at War.. but only if you like competitive play and have Xbox live Gold.

 

[Felon]

Tell us what you like, we'll tell you what to play.

 

[Vicente]

Good Purchases: Fallout3, RockBand (1 if
Good Rentals/Borrows: Bioshock, Fable2, Gears of War 1 or 2

OK Purchases: Lego Star Wars, Oblivion

I have to actually give a NAY vote to Mass Effect. I REALLY REALLY wanted it to be awesome but the actual gameplay was just too repetative for my tastes.

DS

PS Be sure to set aside 40 bucks and get a subscription to Xbox Live.

I'll have to disagree in some points: forget about Fable 2, it's boring as hell. And get Mass Effect, that game is a jewel

Naruto games are nice if you like that manga. Castle Crashers (XBLA) is very fun too.

 

[Goddess FallenAngel]

Tell us what you like, we'll tell you what to play.

Well, my tastes are pretty varied. Most of what has been posted is worth a look.

FPS - I like them if they have a unique spin or storyline. Bioshock is good, and I've been told by people who know me that I would like Fallout 3. I've played the first Half Life, liked it. I liked the original Unreal for the PC (wow, that was a long time ago), but I only really ever played UT multiplayer.

RPGs - I really like. I don't like complicated rules or battle systems, though. For instance, I like most of the Final Fantasy games, but not the last one to come out on the PS2 (FFXII?) - leveling and battle system was more complicated than my taste, although the storyline was interesting.

I like simple action/adventures - think the original Devil May Cry or Spyro the Dragon (yes, I know, those two shouldn't be compared to one another).

Lego Starwars kept my interest for a short period of time, but it's a little repetitive.

Don't like button mashers (I put most fighting games in this category).

I like a pretty random amount of card and board games. Carcassone, Ticket to Ride, Apples to Apples, etc.

Mass Effect

Several of you have mentioned this game - tell me about it? I gather it's an RPG, but there are a lot of rumors floating around the net about it. What's the gameplay like?

 

[Thanee]

Mass Effect is a superb science-fiction RPG.

Gameplay is a bit shooter-like (first person) and yeah, some parts of the game are a bit repetitive (mostly searching for interesting bits on the smaller worlds, but most of that is not really required to be done).

The story is very cool.


Also, I have heard good things about Uncharted.


Shooters with a unique spin? Left4Dead! Especially, if you like cooperative game play.

Bye
Thanee

 

[hong]

Mass Effect is a superb science-fiction RPG.

Gameplay is a bit shooter-like (first person) and yeah, some parts of the game are a bit repetitive (mostly searching for interesting bits on the smaller worlds, but most of that is not really required to be done).

The story is very cool.

And best of all, Mass Effect has a Hong system. HOW AWESOME IS THAT?

 

[Mark Hope]

Definitely get the Orange Box. It's fantastic - an awesome sequel to the original with a wonderful storyline. The included expansions (particularly Episode Two) are also top-notch.

Left 4 Dead is wonderful. Been playing this non-stop. Killer co-op zombie-slaying awesomeness.

Oblivion is cool. Almost too big (!), actually, but a great rpg all the same.

I got a great deal of enjoyment out of CoD 4, and would recommend that too.

Heard great things about Mass Effect but have yet to check it out.

For adventure games, why not grab Tomb Raider? I also just finished Assassin's Creed last night, and would recommend that as well. The combat is a bit button-mashy in the first couple of levels, but once you learn more combat techniques, it really opens up. Plus it is gorgeous to look at and has a fantastic free-running element to it. Rent it for sure.