PlayStation 3: Random Thoughts

Resident Evil 5

Resident Evil 5 (PS3)
Grade 9/10

Several months after street date, I can say I'm pleased with how things are going so far. I just completed Chaper 1-2!

RE4 was a revolutionary gaming experience, a must-get-home-to-play kind of obssession that's rare. Thankfully, RE5 has many of the same play mechanisms as its immediate predecessor and it's great to hear some of the familiar sound effects and graphic elements, such as picking up coins and herbs.

But it's all been ramped up with superb graphics, fantastic surround sound and very impressive, cinematic cut scenes.

UPDATE 10 Oct. 2010: I've now completed a whopping 5%. That doesn't sound like much, but I can say I'm still thrilled by Resident Evil's gameplay and challenges. I picked up a Move motion controller, which is compatible with the RE5 Gold Edition, and it's made the play mechanics even more fluid. Looking forward to unlocking the extra content one of these years and getting into that mansion.

PS3: Metal Gear Solid 4

Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3)
Grade: TBD

The Wii and PS3 lured me back into the home game systems last year. After many years being out of the loop, I hadn't even heard of the MGS series until the hype started building for MGS4. In a nutshell, having only scratched the surface of the game, this is truly a cutting-edge masterpiece. This isn't a simple "game," it's quite an experience and it completely justifies my decision to go the PS3 route for entry into the Blu-ray platform.

Stay tuned.

PS3: LEGO Indiana Jones

LEGO Indiana Jones:
The Original Adventures (PS3)
9/10

Absolutely hilarious. As a huge Indy fan, this one is a delight to play.

While the main adventure is fairly short, there's loads of replay value in finding all the free play treasures and seeing what happens back at Barnett College.

Uhhh...

Once again, stay tuned.

PS3: Assassin's Creed

Assassin's Creed (PS3)
Grade: TBD

I've made it through the tutorial and the game holds a lot of potential.

I'm looking forward to exploring it further when I have the time.

Stay tuned....

I still haven't found the time to dig deeper and the sequel's already been released!