# Recommend me an X-Box 360 game **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 27, 2007, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683 "2007-06-27T20:59:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mswas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e99b99/32.png) [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2007, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/1 "2007-06-27T20:59:29Z")
Here are the games I have so you don’t recommend any of these. Rainbow Six: Vegas Gears of War Dead Rising Lost Planet Quake 4 Kameo Elder Scrolls Oblivion (Which I think sucks ass, I don’t understand the fuss) Prey (Which I was in such a hurry to have come out 5 years ago that I bought it, disappointing.) Fear (I have beaten but don’t have anymore, I loved this one.) Don’t let the abundance of FPS fool you, I like other kinds of games too. ---
**Author:** ![TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/51bf81/32.png) [@TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2007, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/2 "2007-06-27T22:30:39Z")
**Crackdown** is a pretty fun Grant Theft Auto clone, but with enhanced/superhuman abilities thrown in for fun. The actual car part feels a little floaty, but other than that it’s pretty awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Sierra\_Indigo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@Sierra\_Indigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sierra_Indigo)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/3 "2007-06-28T01:15:42Z")
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy It’s mad fun, it’s got a simplistic play style but can be quite challenging (you’re not going to just waltz through it, but the controls are easy to handle and it’s not going to have you tearing your hair out through frustration). It’s awesome as a multiplayer game. And for all that it looks cartoony (how realistic can lego be?) it shows up nicely on the 360’s graphics. ---
**Author:** ![Lady\_of\_the\_Lake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e19adc/32.png) [@Lady\_of\_the\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lady_of_the_Lake)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/4 "2007-06-28T14:02:28Z")
Another vote for **Crackdown**. My husband had as much fun playing it as I had watching him play it - plus he got to say things like _I AM the FIST OF JUSTICE_ without me laughing at him too much! ---
**Author:** ![Dob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b2d939/32.png) [@Dob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dob)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/5 "2007-06-28T16:10:04Z")
Crackdown was alot of fun, you cant go wrong there. And a new vote for the just released “Overlord”. Excellent, excellent, fun game. ---
**Author:** ![Frustrated\_Wonderer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a4c791/32.png) [@Frustrated\_Wonderer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frustrated_Wonderer)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/6 "2007-06-28T16:15:27Z")
[QUOTE=mswas] Here are the games I have so you don’t recommend any of these. Rainbow Six: Vegas Gears of War Dead Rising Lost Planet Quake 4 Kameo Elder Scrolls Oblivion (Which I think sucks ass, I don’t understand the fuss) Prey (Which I was in such a hurry to have come out 5 years ago that I bought it, disappointing.) Fear (I have beaten but don’t have anymore, I loved this one.) Don’t let the abundance of FPS fool you, I like other kinds of games too. [/QUOTE] :eek: You don’t like Elder Scrolls? What else do you want man? To be able to transport yourself (literaly) into the game? Table Tennis is actually a very addictive game. Also, Call of Duty 3 is awsome. ---
**Author:** ![Chew\_Barker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@Chew\_Barker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chew_Barker)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/7 "2007-06-28T16:54:04Z")
[QUOTE=Sierra Indigo] Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy [/QUOTE] seconded. ---
**Author:** ![mswas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e99b99/32.png) [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/8 "2007-06-28T17:24:57Z")
[QUOTE=TheFury] :eek: You don’t like Elder Scrolls? What else do you want man? To be able to transport yourself (literaly) into the game? Table Tennis is actually a very addictive game. Also, Call of Duty 3 is awsome. [/QUOTE] A game that doesn’t handle like a 72 Crown Vic that’s only running on 3 cylinders maybe? ---
**Author:** ![Pithy\_Moniker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8dc957/32.png) [@Pithy\_Moniker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pithy_Moniker)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/9 "2007-06-28T19:44:59Z")
Saint’s Row was wickedly fun. It’s the only Grand Theft Auto clone that I’ve played that measures up (and surpasses in some areas) to the source. Guitar Hero II is also a lot of fun. It makes for a great party game as well. People see the controller and they just have to try it. ---
**Author:** ![Smooth\_Jack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Smooth\_Jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smooth_Jack)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/10 "2007-06-28T19:53:29Z")
Someone already mentioned Call of Duty 3. I’ll add Call of Duty 2. The single player is better, and the Live play is excellent. Also, Forza 2 is amazing. The game is very deep, and online play is a blast. Keep in mind, this is a sim racing game. It’s not a smash’em up derby. If you want something totally different, don’t be afraid of being called a sissy for picking up Viva Pinata. It’s surprisingly fun and addictive. BTW, feel free to send me a friend request. Gamertag: Smooth Jack ---
**Author:** ![Justin\_Bailey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/justin_bailey/32/8792_2.png) [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/11 "2007-06-28T19:56:51Z")
I am currently ridiclulously addicted to the Xbox Live Arcade game Pac-Man: Championship Edition. If you liked old-school Pac-Man at all, you have to play it. I also think the online play in Tetris Evolution is fantastic. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/12 "2007-06-28T22:55:46Z")
Agreed with **Smooth Jack** on suggesting Forza. 'Tis a great game. He hasn’t played me on Live yet. I think he’s ducking me. He won’t come this Sunday, though… ---
**Author:** ![mswas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e99b99/32.png) [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/13 "2007-06-28T23:34:47Z")
Thanks for the recommendations people. I’ll check them out. What makes Forza cool? What makes Overlord cool? We have Viva Pinata, I neglected to mention it, it’s one of the few games my wife can play. Though she was doing alright at Lost Planet when we first got it. I need to vet her on shooters since we have so many. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/14 "2007-06-28T23:39:18Z")
Forza is the Xbox’s version of Gran Turismo for the PlayStation. It’s got TONS of cars, bunches of customizable options, lots of paint colors and decal-making options, bunches of tracks and races, and, if you have Live, you can auction cars, play online, check out your times against the Live leaderboards (it does this automatically with your races. It also gives you a separate leaderboard for just people on your friends list). Hell, you can even gift cars to other people, and if you get it, let me know. I’ll send you a good little starter car of your choice. Do you prefer Burnout to a Gran Turismo type of simulation game? If you prefer Burnout, you may want to rent Forza to see if you still dig it. If you like the simulation aspect, then you may fall in love with Forza. ---
**Author:** ![mswas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e99b99/32.png) [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2007, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/15 "2007-06-30T23:34:13Z")
[QUOTE=Least Original User Name Ever] Forza is the Xbox’s version of Gran Turismo for the PlayStation. It’s got TONS of cars, bunches of customizable options, lots of paint colors and decal-making options, bunches of tracks and races, and, if you have Live, you can auction cars, play online, check out your times against the Live leaderboards (it does this automatically with your races. It also gives you a separate leaderboard for just people on your friends list). Hell, you can even gift cars to other people, and if you get it, let me know. I’ll send you a good little starter car of your choice. Do you prefer Burnout to a Gran Turismo type of simulation game? If you prefer Burnout, you may want to rent Forza to see if you still dig it. If you like the simulation aspect, then you may fall in love with Forza. [/QUOTE] I’m not up on new Car games. I played ‘Test Drive Unlimited’, it was kind of boring. So I really am not much of a connoiseur. ---
**Author:** ![Gukumatz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/74df32/32.png) [@Gukumatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gukumatz)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2007, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/16 "2007-07-01T03:16:16Z")
What makes Overlord cool is the small, pointless and amusing stuff, like your minions improvising helmets and armour from everything they can find. (I.e. goblins wearing pumpkins and dead rats as helmets! Awesome!) Also, torching wheat fields full of fat hobbits . . . If that doesn’t appeal to you, I don’t know what will. ---
**Author:** ![mswas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e99b99/32.png) [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2007, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/17 "2007-07-01T03:25:23Z")
[QUOTE=Gukumatz] What makes Overlord cool is the small, pointless and amusing stuff, like your minions improvising helmets and armour from everything they can find. (I.e. goblins wearing pumpkins and dead rats as helmets! Awesome!) Also, torching wheat fields full of fat hobbits . . . If that doesn’t appeal to you, I don’t know what will. [/QUOTE] Sounds sort of like playing the evil path in Fable. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2007, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/18 "2007-07-01T03:54:08Z")
[QUOTE=Gukumatz] What makes Overlord cool is the small, pointless and amusing stuff, like your minions improvising helmets and armour from everything they can find. (I.e. goblins wearing pumpkins and dead rats as helmets! Awesome!) Also, torching wheat fields full of fat hobbits . . . If that doesn’t appeal to you, I don’t know what will. [/QUOTE] Shit, dude…you’re almost making me want to get the game. Dead-rat helmets…incinerating fields full of plump hobbits… ---
**Author:** ![mswas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e99b99/32.png) [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2007, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/19 "2007-07-01T03:57:09Z")
Yeah, it does sound like it could be fun. I’d like to hear more about the game play and what levels of depth it gets to. Games like that can be fun but are also often quite gimmicky and poorly executed. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2007, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683/20 "2007-07-01T04:29:36Z")
There’s a forum that I frequent for game reviews and such. [This](http://www.xboxliveconnection.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1053&highlight=overlord) is what they had to say about Overlord. Good website, by the way. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-x-box-360-game/409683.md?page=2)