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1. OlderGamer
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   He wrote:

   "Seems I can't create a new topic, I got an error that the form is not complete but I don't see a captcha...

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   Seems like there are quite some 30+ gamers on this site, so lets share which modern games are still fun at our age. While most recent games do their best to imitate Call of Duty, there are still some games with innovation, depth and a good challenge.

   I'm 34 myself, and my favorite game series is Valkyria Chronicles (ps3/psp). This is a unique combination between turn-based and real-time strategie, with some RPG-elements and 3rd person shooter combat. It has an rather "adult" story, about death and racism and such. The cartoonish graphics may scare some people at first, but trust me there's some brilliant gameplay if you look further than that!

   Now it's up to you older gamers, what are your favorite games?"

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. OlderGamer
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   My list could be miles long. Played about everything over the years.

   But for the sake of time and a short read:

   My all time fav franchise has to be Civilization. I currently enjoy Civ Rev on PS360 and of course the masterpeice Civ V on PC.

   I am also one of the world biggest Phantasy Star fans. That included the classics of yesteryear and today. My fav of the bunch was Phantasy Star Online DC, GC, XB, and PSO BB for PC. I am currently playing Phantasy Star Universe on xb360. And patiently awaiting PSO 2 coming this fall/winter for PC.

   I think my all time fav online console experience was had with MechAssult for xboxone. The battlefield franchise clocks in a close second.

   Fav MMOrpg was M59, second WoW/Rift(these r interchangeable, in my book).

   Fav all time SP game was Grandia II Sega Dreamcast version. That or Panzer Dragoon Saga on Sega Saturn.

   Fav all time offline action game is Gaurdian Hereos on Sega Saturn.

   For us older gamers, I think it becomes trying to tell if the old games are good as we remember them. Did they hold up to the test of time or are we looking back through rose tinted glasses?

   If I had to pick just one all time best ever made game, my choice is:

   Tetris.

   The game is near perfect, and still plays great today, and will generations from now.

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. Ge0force
   Member

   Thankx for posting this OlderGamer!

   Posted 1 year ago #

4. OlderGamer
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   No prob bud.

   Posted 1 year ago #

5. lexph3re
   Member

   @og you haven't tried phantasy stars for psp? If you really like universe you would like psp1 if you love the online ones with universe mechanics and online play psp2 is great

   Posted 1 year ago #

6. OrbitMonkey
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   I'll keep my list simple :)

   Oblivion/Fallout 3: Just loved the depth of the world, the exploration and freedom. For once i wasn't playing a character some Dev dreamed up, but creating my own. Great stuff! Looking foreward to Rage & Skyrim naturally :)

   COD4/MW2/BLOPS: COD4 was my 1st real taste of pvp (i'm late to gaming) & to my nice surprise i'm not bad ;) I hear guys my age complaining they can't keep up with COD's pace, so i'm glad i've still *got it*. Plus beating young uns is very satisfying ;)

   Posted 1 year ago #

7. OlderGamer
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   Sure have Lex, I own both PSportable one and two, excelent games. I bought a PSP just to play em. I hooked me up to a smaller screen HDTV so I could see 'em(my eyes don't work too good on handheld screen lol)

   Posted 1 year ago #

8. lexph3re
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   I loved the portable ones when I was choosing which console i would go for. I wanted to play the ds versions but ended up giving my ds lite to my nephews and niece. I might re-invest in another ds lite thought after I get vita idk know though. Also, you should try Ad-hoc party out for psp so you can play with other psp1 players around the world for groups.

   Posted 1 year ago #

9. Triggerhappy
   Member

   I myself am 29. And over the past few years ive been finding it harder and harder to become as immersed in a game as I used to. The slightest bit of cheesey dialog can make me feel a bit stupid for playing and put me off. 2011 has not been a good gaming year for me. Not because of the lack of good titles, hell ive still got Alan Wake and Red Dead from last year, but because im just finding it hard to 'get in the game' and stay there.

   Past couple of months have been particularly rocky, that is until I replayed Uncharted 2. The first rate dialog, acting, music and atmosphere blew me away, for a second time. This in my opinion is one of the star IP's of the industry just now. The Chapter 'Urban Warfare' on the streets and rooftops of Nepal is one of the most exciting hours in my gaming history. In my opinion I would say Uncharted is pretty adult friendly.

   Im enjoying L.A. Noire just now too, that is a proper adult game. I think R* took quite a risk backing a game like this in the 'COD age'. More games like this please ;)

   In january I played Splinter Cell Chaos Theory for the 3rd or 4th time. I was wanting something slow that could fill me to the back teeth with atmosphere so I installed it and hooked up my 360 controller. With tensions running high, knife in my hand and Lambert in my ear I remembered just how serious the older Splinter Cell games were, shame its all been dumbed down a bit now :(

   So, example of a game I couldn't play... Red Faction Guerrilla. I actually had to put this one off. The story, dialog and actors treated me as is I was stupid, now I could have got passed this. But when I hit the first city/human settlement and seen all its inhabitants walked about with their guns out and cocked constantly I sold it on ebay, that day. This game was definitely 100% aimed at teenagers, shame considering how much the first one blew me away when I was a teenager myself.

   Games for adults are out there, you just have to be selective with your titles. Im a massive Assassins Creed fan, I would say overall it has quite an adult story with a little sprinkling of cheese on top, that scene in AC II where Lucys friend (can't remember her name) shows you the Animus 2.0 "Wohhhaa!! The memory correeee!!", I still can't watch that bit, I pull my headphones out every time LOL

   Posted 1 year ago #

10. OlderGamer
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    Imo Lex, PS Zero for DS is a bad game. It is extremly story laden(and that can slow down any PS title), the play mechanics are wonky, and it just doesn't have that PS magic. I wouldn't reinvest in a DS just for thta game alone.

    And yep, I have used Ad-hock, but had some troubles with maintaining solid enough connections, and toggling back and ofrth between screens(PS3 and PSP via cbales on TV, was combersome at times. Plus PSportable 2 was so damn good online, wasn't a need to go back to the first game.

    I really whish they would put more of these games on the consoles. I hate, with a passion, handhelds. So many limitations. I don't even think the new up and coming PSO2 is going to be on a console - last I knew it was PC only.

    Posted 1 year ago #

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