Screw it, I can’t think of any obscure nostalgia or British comedy to post this week, so you’re all getting The Hernandez again. You wish you had his style, his grace, and his killer perm. Only The Hernandez can make awkwardly messing about with a stick lookthisgood. God bless Him.
And on that note, it’s time to indulge in the weekly self-importance that is Games of the Week. In this thrilling episode of Games of the Week, the Destructoid staff will tell you their games … of the WEEK!
Too much excitement for the frontpage to handle, which is why you can read the rest of this sensational article beyond the jump.
Savant:Picked up (and completed)Bionic Commando: Rearmedon XBLA. There is a lot of content in there for only $10. I was really surprised. Also, I picked upFalloutandFallout 2this week (for a cool $6 for the pair) via digital distro. Haven’t had a chance to play either of ’em much, but I can already see that I’m gonna fall in love with ’em.
I’ve also been playing a lot ofGuitar Hero IIIafter picking up the DragonForce DLC pack. I’m happy to say I can pass all three of ’em on Expert, but I still can’t get past the stupid-hard beginning on “Through the Fire and Flames” Ah, well.
Dale:Again, still, I’m playing what I feel to be one of the coolest RPGs ever made,Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.But, waityou ask,didn’t this come out years ago?Yes, yes it did. It deserves repeat plays. I’m also starting something that I missed the first time around,Lost Odyssey.
DMV:Disgaea 3,Resistance: Fall of Man, and someCastlevania: Circle of the Moon. Exciting, no?
Nick:Lots ofRock Band 2for review (and only because Ihadto), a fair amount ofPurefor review, and a smidgen ofWWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009(Xbox 360) for a preview. I also played many hours ofGuitar Hero World Touron the PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii, along with someGuitar Hero On Tour Decades— but other than “they are all games that you play,” I can’t say anything about them yet.
Chad:I had a pretty busy week, so I only had time for someRatchet & Clank: Quest for Booty,Cho Aniki, andLeisure Suit Larry 3: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of Pulsating Pectorals.
Wait,booty,pectorals, andhalf-naked men shooting man beams out their crotches? I feel dirty.
Colette:Mostly playingInfinite Undiscovery, although I am proud to say that now that I’ve finished the review I won’t have to do any more of that, a little bit ofRock Bandin anticipation forRock Band 2, Castle Crashers, and (GLEE) I’m finally in the last level ofRhythm Tengoku Gold— it’s hard as hell, but I made it! Woo!
Jim:Having done the other half of theShitfinite BumShitFuckeryreview with Colette, I echo her joy that I no longer feel obligated to continue “enjoying” tri-Ace’s latest insult to everything that JRPGs have ever achieved. Other console games includeViva Piñata: Trouble in Paradisewhich is fun, if a little unoriginal, and about half a minute ofShred Nebula. I am never touching that game again.
On the portable side, I finally found a copy ofPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorneyand was surprised at how excellent I thought it was. I also picked upSilent Hill: Origins, and aside from the crap story, pathetic Pyramid Head clone and unforgiving enemies, I must say that it’s surprisingly notthatshit, gameplay-wise. It’s actually pretty scary to boot. It’s just a shame that it does nothing but declare Konami’s franchise-raping intentions with theSilent Hillproduct.
Brad:I played a ton ofTales of Vesperiaand rotated a few games ofMaddenin the process. I also played a few minutes ofFacebreakeron the PS3. Overall, I’ve actually had a decent week of gaming!
Samit:I’ve been spending a good amount of time withTiger Woods PGA Tour 09for review. While the Photo Game Face mode has been unbelievably frustrating (i.e., it doesn’t work as advertised because of EA’s broken Web site managing tools), the game itself is a lot of fun. I also rocked out on Thursday night with Dtoiders MaxVest and shipero inRock Band— man, I love that guitar part in Blondie’s “Call Me.”
Early in the week, I made my way further through Ravenholm inHalf-Life 2. Father Gregory is such a strange character. And there is nothing more awesome than using the gravity gun to fire circular saw blades at zombies (or even better, a line of zombies coming at you) to slice them in half. And I was feeling nostalgic forCall of Duty 4, but when I tried to do the FNF thing, it was apparent that my wireless connection wasn’t up to snuff — the lag literally killed me. Finally, I’ve continued to play theNHL 09demo on and off, because it’s so awesome, but I won’t actually get the game until probably the middle of next week.
Topher:MostlyGokujou Parodious, and I finally finishedRhythm Tengoku Gold, though I can’t imagine ever really beingfinishedwith that game. I also played someCastle Crashers,DonPachi,Rock Band 2, andUm Jammer Lammyjust for Um Jammer Lulz.
Conradical to the Max:MostlyViva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise.Samurai Shodown IIandCastle Crashershave also taken up a good bit of gaming time. And I poppedHalo 3in for one round of really depressing multiplayer.
Samit:How was it depressing? Like…you weren’t doing well, or you weren’t having fun?
Conrad:Both, really. There were only about four other people in the game, all of whom much more skilled at it than I, and it was just a blowout. I’m perfectly comfortable with my lack of skill in a game that I almost never play, but spawning and dying is never really a formula for fun.
Also, mulitplayer online is typically something I prefer to do with people that I actually have some sort of relationship with. Playing against random strangers is not very enjoyable for me.
Hamza:Halo 3, and same what Conrad said. Playing with randoms is boring as fuck. I only have fun with the European FNF and regular FNF Dtoiders now.
Also been playingCastle Crashers… by myself still ;_;
Topher:That’s sad. You wanna join a game with me and Stella later?
Hamza:YES! What time?!
Topher:I dunno … tonight, whenever I’m done Tomopopping and feel like playing sum gaems. I’ll text you, yo.
While Topher and Hamza make out, why don’t you tell us what YOU’ve been playing this week?
