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Bought an Xbox360 by accident...

surrealitychecksurrealitycheck lonely, but not unloveddreaming of faulty keys and latchesRegistered User regular
edited January 2010 in Games and Technology
And I have consequently ordered one game for it, namely Bayonetta.

Those of you who are devoted xbox360 chaps - what console-exclusives would you advise me getting? I have played gears 2 and halo 3, but other than that I have played no xbox360 exclusives.

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  • DrunkMcDrunkMc Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Shadow Complex on 360 Live.
    Crackdown - Old but like crack. U need more orbs.
    Mass Effect (it's out for PC, but not sure u have one)
    Mass Effect 2 (comes out on Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
    Fable II
    Halo 3 if you're into FPS MP.
    L4D2 if you're into FPS Co-op.

    That's off the top of my head.

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  • Mr_GrinchMr_Grinch Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    If you enjoy fun and have a friend with a 360 I couldn't recommend Crackdown highly enough. It's cheap as hell nowadays and the funnest game in the world.

    In my opinion.

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  • surrealitychecksurrealitycheck lonely, but not unloved dreaming of faulty keys and latchesRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I've played all the ones that have had pc versions, so stuff like ME, L4D2 have been covered!

    Also I have played halo 3, should have mentioned that

    Shadow complex does sound radtacular though

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  • mere_immortalmere_immortal So tasty!Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Lost Odyssey is fantastic if you like JRPGs.

    Also how do you buy a console accidently? o_O

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  • surrealitychecksurrealitycheck lonely, but not unloved dreaming of faulty keys and latchesRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Also how do you buy a console accidently?

    1-click buy on amazon when I was trying to close a firefox tab - closed the tab too fast afterwards to notice the new page loading :l

    It was only £100, so I thought why not - I haven't played on a console since my 64!

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  • mere_immortalmere_immortal So tasty!Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Fair enough!

    Although not an exclusive I would also recommend Darksiders.

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  • Brainiac 8Brainiac 8 Don't call me Shirley... Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Shadow Complex and Splosion Man from XBLA. :^:

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  • scootchscootch Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Games like assassins creed 2 isn't an exclusive but it is superior on the xbox so I would recommend playing that on the xbox.

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  • PaperLuigi44PaperLuigi44 My amazement is at maximum capacity. Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Brainiac 8 wrote: »
    Shadow Complex and Splosion Man from XBLA. :^:


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    'Splosion Man is my favourite LIVE game, hands down. Also, Geometry Wars 2 is fantastic.

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  • surrealitychecksurrealitycheck lonely, but not unloved dreaming of faulty keys and latchesRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Games like assassins creed 2 isn't an exclusive but it is superior on the xbox so I would recommend playing that on the xbox.

    I hear it will have BONUS STUFF on the PC version, if so I might just wait - I've waited already so why waste my valuable waiting time? EXCLAMATION MARK?

    How much do live games cost in points, mostly?

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  • AntihippyAntihippy Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    scootch wrote: »
    Games like assassins creed 2 isn't an exclusive but it is superior on the xbox so I would recommend playing that on the xbox.

    Really?

    Didn't really bother with AC2 but how is it superior?

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  • PaperLuigi44PaperLuigi44 My amazement is at maximum capacity. Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    surrealitycheck wrote: »
    Games like assassins creed 2 isn't an exclusive but it is superior on the xbox so I would recommend playing that on the xbox.

    I hear it will have BONUS STUFF on the PC version, if so I might just wait - I've waited already so why waste my valuable waiting time? EXCLAMATION MARK?

    How much do live games cost in points, mostly?


    About 800 for ones like Splosion Man (bargain), or 1200 for something like Shadow Complex, which is typically the most you'll pay. Also, look out for the regular Arcade deals (promoted on the Game Markeplace bar on the main menu), stuff can even go half-price sometimes.

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  • RaneadosRaneados police apologist you shouldn't have been there, obviouslyRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Antihippy wrote: »
    scootch wrote: »
    Games like assassins creed 2 isn't an exclusive but it is superior on the xbox so I would recommend playing that on the xbox.

    Really?

    Didn't really bother with AC2 but how is it superior?

    well

    bayonetta on xbox is superior completely and utterly

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  • AntihippyAntihippy Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Well, eh, good enough for me. :P

    But what about AC2 though? I do know AC 1 sucks major ass on the PS3.

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  • Mostlyjoe13Mostlyjoe13 Evil, Evil, Jump for joy! Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Right now you can get a lot of good titles for $20. Crackdown, Fable 2, Mass Effect are all worthy.

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  • Blue mapBlue map Hello darkness, my old friend. Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I'm not sure if you mean 360 exclusives or console exclusives but Brutal Legend is an excellent RTS/action genre mix up, although i would only recommend a purchase i you're interested in the multi player, otherwise a rental will suffice. Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and bolts was a steal at 40$ and you can now get it at half that price.

    Oh, and if you have any interest in the 2d platformer genre, N+ is an absolute must.

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  • surrealitychecksurrealitycheck lonely, but not unloved dreaming of faulty keys and latchesRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Since you are from the UK, and you mentioned Gears of Wars 2, let me cross-post this from the UK bargain thread:

    Sadly I completed it in one sitting at a friend's house, as it's a bit short and not very hard >.<

    Is it worth picking up for multi?

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  • Brainiac 8Brainiac 8 Don't call me Shirley... Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    PaperLuigi44 wrote: »
    Brainiac 8 wrote: »
    Shadow Complex and Splosion Man from XBLA. :^:


    :whistle:Da-da-da-da-da-da! Da-da-da-da-da-da!:whistle:

    'Splosion Man is my favourite LIVE game, hands down. Also, Geometry Wars 2 is fantastic.

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  • Alfred J. KwakAlfred J. Kwak is it because you were insulted when I insulted your hair?Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    surrealitycheck wrote: »
    Since you are from the UK, and you mentioned Gears of Wars 2, let me cross-post this from the UK bargain thread:

    Sadly I completed it in one sitting at a friend's house, as it's a bit short and not very hard >.<

    Is it worth picking up for multi?

    sorry, I re-read the op and saw that you played it already. Dunno about the multi, just ordered it myself.

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  • LasbrookLasbrook It takes a lot to make a stew When it comes to me and youRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I have to say Halo Wars was surprisingly fun, especially if you liked Starcraft. Forza is supposed to be good if you like racing cars or painting them.
    Otherwise i'd recommend some arcade games like Castle Crashers, Geometry Wars 2, and Ikaruga (what? it technically counts).

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  • SteevSteev What can I do for you? Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Rez HD on XBLA is an oldie but goodie.

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  • scootchscootch Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Antihippy wrote: »
    Well, eh, good enough for me. :P

    But what about AC2 though? I do know AC 1 sucks major ass on the PS3.

    ac2 problems aren't bad as ac1 for ps3.
    It's like bayonetta. Frame rate issues. It's completely playable on ps3 and just as fun to play. but if u have both systems get the best option.

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  • MongerMonger I got the ham stink. Dallas, TXRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    XBLA is where it's at on the 360 exclusives at the moment. Particularly Rez HD, Geometry Wars, Shadow Complex and The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai. Dishwasher is so good. Imagine Devil May Cry and Ninja Gaiden smushed together in 2d. Then wonder quietly to yourself why you aren't playing it right fucking now.

    Assuming you've missed out on most everything that's not on the PC, I have a much longer list for you.

    edit: I forgot about Bionic Commando: Rearmed. I have no idea how. It's amazing.

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  • Ah_PookAh_Pook Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    get pac-man CE

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  • tbloxhamtbloxham Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Darksiders is a lot of fun, and Shadow Complex is definitely worth a playthrough.

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  • SuckafishSuckafish Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Ah_Pook wrote: »
    get pac-man CE

    Seconded. Also, geometry wars 2.

    Ninja Gaiden: Black if you haven't played it on the original xbox or Sigma on the ps3.

    PGR4, Condemned.

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  • HedgethornHedgethorn Associate Professor of Historical Hobby Horses In the Lions' DenRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    You should be able to pick up a copy of Dead Rising pretty cheap these days. It's far from perfect, but it is a lot of fun.

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  • Jam WarriorJam Warrior Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Dead Rising is one of those unique games everyone should try and must be able to be had for a song these days.

    [strike]Metal Zelda[/strike] Darksiders is my current squeeze and I'm loving it so very much.

    On the arcade I echo praise for 'Splosion Man and Shadow Complex.

    Also I <3'd New Prince of Persia but my glowing recommendation comes with the warning that other people seem to hate it just as strongly.

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  • Skull2185Skull2185 Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Shadow Complex cannot be recommended enough. Superb in every sense of the word.

    Dead Rising is great as well

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  • HedgethornHedgethorn Associate Professor of Historical Hobby Horses In the Lions' DenRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I'm glad that three of us posted Dead Rising simultaneously.

    Must be a conspiracy.

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  • Asamof the HorribleAsamof the Horrible Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    xbox live arcade has tons of goodies, check out the demos before you buy though

    castle crashers
    Rez
    ikaruga
    geometry wars 2

    also it's true, dead rising is wonderful

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  • DHS OdiumDHS Odium Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Dead Rising
    Since you played and seemingly liked Halo 3, try Halo Wars and ODST
    Crackdown
    If you like racing Forza 3 or PGR4
    Viva Pinata if you like gardening/pokemon weird colorful games
    Shadow Complex
    Rez HD
    Geometry Wars 2
    You played Gears of War 2, but have you played the first? It's still worth going through.
    Assassin's Creed 2 if t isn't on PC, completely ignore the first game for your own health and sanity.
    Rock Band 1 + 2 (buy 2 for the instruments, and rent or buy 1 for the extra songs)
    Condemned 1 + 2
    Fable 2? I own it but haven't played it yet but understand it's fun, light, adventure RPG fair.

    I know there's more but I'd have to look at my games list.

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  • SteevSteev What can I do for you? Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Dead Rising is superb. Just be aware that it might not play as you're expecting it to. You are basically going to die on your first few attempts; that's how it's meant to be played.

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  • JameswaysJamesways Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    If you're a racing game fan,
    PGR3
    PGR4
    Race Pro

    and of course,
    Forza 3

    Great games.

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  • baudattitudebaudattitude Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    34 posts and not one mention of Earth Defense Force 2017. For shame.

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  • Steel-LionSteel-Lion Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    This thread needs more Crackdown.

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  • Raiden333Raiden333 Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    When you get really good at Bayonetta and want something else to push your shit in, get Ninja Gaiden 2.

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  • WillethWilleth Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Sounds like you bought an Arcade. This means you have 256MB of space available to you.

    Get a hard drive if you can. CEX sell the 20GB and 60GB for pretty cheap and you can rely on them working.

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  • VistiVisti Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I don't know why I can't find it on google, but you're basically looking for Slash's compilation of noteworthy 360 games. You could put slash-signal in the title.

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  • ZellZell Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Reasons I haven't sold my 360 (all multi-console games I get for the PS3):

    Earth Defence Force 2017
    Mushihime-sama Futari
    Rez HD

    + hopes of one day getting Metal Slug 7 like originally announced. If it wasn't region locked to the US I'd get Raiden IV too.

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