This, I expect will the be last submission: Part 3 of Demos Worth Downloading blog posts. I appreciate the approval of Part 1 and Part 2, and also all the feedback I got. I hope any future submissions are well received as well, and as always, I expect the community will keep providing some good guidance and feedback. Thanks.
Game: Sonic Generations
Available On: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Size: 646MB
Summary: Sonic Generations brings you the best of both worlds for fans of the retro and the new. This game divides in to two modes, modern sonic and classic sonic. Modern sonic is 3D all the way with bits and pieces of 2D plat forming. It plays like the good parts of Sonic Unleashed; it’s fun game play and keeps you entertained all the way through. There’s constant speed burst and different camera angles throughout the level so there’s never a dull moment. The games graphics engine uses vibrant detail but you won’t really get to enjoy it at 300MPH speeds. Now classic Sonic mode is where I get excited. To me it’s the equivalent of New Super Mario Bros. This is what the Sonic Team should of done in the first place. The momentum is right on point and the level has various routes to follow. There’s always a sense of speed and all at your control. They should keep building on this for the Sonic’s future. The entire game is in retro style even up to the music and enemy characters. Even the enemy combo jumps are back just like old times. Sonic Generations is for the old and new sonic fans out there. Give it a try.
Learning Curve: Easy
Worth Downloading: Yes
Multiplayer: No
ESRB: E
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Game: Spec Ops: The Line
Available On: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Size: 1.45GB
Summary: Third person shooter with a Gears of War cover system is what this games boils down to. It plays like a Gears of War meets Socom. The game takes place in the desert. You play as the leader of your squad and get to command your squad to take down enemies. The graphics are great but what I really like is the agility the soldier has. It mimics the Gears of War cover system but in a cool way, sliding into it like a baseball player. Your squad consists of two other men and there are various difficulty levels. Your character is equipped with both a handgun and a rifle. I prefer using the handgun, which was a lot more fun. The shooting and aiming is accurate and satisfying at the same time. There’s also melee attacks and if an enemy is on the ground you get to stomp his face, very similar to Gears. Give this game a try if you’re into Socom, Gears of War or even Uncharted.
Learning Curve: Easy
Worth Downloading: Yes
Multiplayer: No
ESRB: M
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Game: SSX
Available On: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Size: 1.3GB
Summary: SSX has been revamped for the new generation of snowboarders. As you jump into in you’re greeted with a rather extensive tutorial, you cannot skip it, just follow directions. As soon as that’s over you jump off the plane on to the snow mountain for one run. The game to me has a difficult learning curve. I mean sure you can ride around easy but get ready to use all the buttons to do tricks with either analog or face buttons. There’s a rewind feature like that of the Forza series. It’s a great addition especially to a demo so you can keep trying the game out. This is no pick up and play. You will have to know what you are doing to get do some cool stuff in the air. The mountain trail is full of various options to take and the music is pretty funky for a snowboarding game. There’s not too many snowboarding games out there, give this one a try with patience and you’ll get the best out of it.
Learning Curve: Hard
Worth Downloading: Yes
Multiplayer: No
ESRB: E
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Game: UFC Undisputed 3
Available On: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Size: 1.63GB
Summary: UFC Undisputed 3 is out and they waste no time getting you the demo. The background image is a solid kick to the face, awesome! The game’s graphics engine is superb. Every pro sports game should look like this. The most realistic faces and physiques I’ve seen in a video game. This is definitely a technical fighter although there are easy and more advanced analog control schemes either up and down movements or curving. With many options, difficulty settings and 2 players to choose from in each organization you can’t go wrong. Choose either UFC or Pride FC. Fight in the octagon when you choose UFC or in a huge like boxing ring in Pride FC. The Pride FC matches seem to have no time limit while the UFC fights have 5-minute rounds. Full presentation is here, from the main menu to the entrance of your fighters. Play by yourself or locally with a friend. The game looks better when fighting in the Pride FC ring because the ring is white and the bloodstains and fighters stand out. The commentary is very much alive and replays are great too. My favorite part was the submissions system. It’s so much fun. There is an octagon with two cursors (A & B). Cursor A tries to catch Cursor B to escape the submission. It’s a fun way to deal with the submissions system. Give this demo a try, and although you could pick up and play, you will get a lot more out of it by reading instructions.
Learning Curve: Hard
Worth Downloading: Yes
Multiplayer: Yes, Local Only
ESRB: T
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I enjoyed the demo so I'll be picking this up. The gameplay made me think of Metal Max Xeno so it sold me on it.
After the release of the horrid avatar update, Pokémon GO fans are trying to get items refunded. This has led to some getting threats of being banned.
Shift Up has released Stellar Blade day one update 1.002 on PS5, and those who preloaded the game should be notified of this update.
Do you really not know this is about the n-word or are you saying that black people can't get offended because it upsets you?
I can't believe they're censoring this game on day 1. Games just aren't the same.
/s in case it's needed. I'm fine with them making these changes that they might not have known is culturally insensitive to some people in the big ole world. But that's just me.
They are censoring something that is deemed offensive by Journalists quoting the offensive term verbatim. They are typing it intentionally in articles while in the game it's a wall texture saying Hard next to a unrelated 3d model sign that says R store. Is it offensive or not? Crazy town.
At least IGN just shows the term with a screenshot of the game. Because it's their "discovery" and to not show hypocrisy in their HUGE vitue signal.
Hard R is the not offensive way to describe an offensive term. Are they going to type "Ha$$ R" or not use the term now?
Oh, hey, I agree with you that IGN and other journalists are dumb. Not disagreement there. But, I think for a game going out to millions of people across the world? It's not something they want associated with them. It's just horrific PR.
Add to the horrific PR nightmare that this is the first major Korean-developed Sony-published title, if I'm not mistaken.
There aren't that many Korean developed titles in general. And the allowance of this only would drive a bigger fissure in east vs west especially after Final Fantasy XVI released featuring no black characters at all...
Not a good look for Sony regardless of how you personally feel about it or the people that talk about it.
I'm not saying it shouldn't have been changed. It's an easy fix and looks like it was an easy fix.
But the word HARD being too close to the letter R being a horrific PR nightmare and a indication of a racist developer is beyond crazy.
I'm offended by the sight of blood a d violence and find violence to be very insensitive...
We can all play stupid and pretend to be offended by graphics and fake worlds.
I really enjoyed the demo.
I'm going to play through and max out on story mode then go to the challenge mode afterwards.
This game is very challenging but fun.
Especially for timing on the parrying and blocking.
Got the Deluxe Digital Edition (PS5) pre ordered.
:)
I have one minor question. If the title of these pieces is called Demos Worth Downloading, what's the reason for putting a Worth Downloading section in each demo? Just a thought.