From the review:
"As the end of each year approaches, we are typically bombarded with a steady influx of highly-anticipated games releasing in time for the holidays, when sales are expected to be at their highest. Naturally, it is quite easy for lesser-known titles to slip under the radar, even as early as October. I-as well as others-have found that many of these games often resurface months later when the dust finally settles, and in some cases, a lot of these end up being some real gems. That hasn't been the case for a lot of sleeper titles lately, but Rhino Studios' Afrika has proven itself to be one of the more interesting games that you've probably never heard of."
That illustrious Sony press event on February 20th is just one week away, and with the PS4 reveal entirely possible (in a huge venue nonetheless), we wanted to end our three weeks of PS4 questions on the games. So, the PlayStation LifeStyle staff was asked:
Which Launch Title Would Make You Buy a PS4?
-PSLS
That picture feels so inappropriate... but it's just a rocket with Kaz's face... right? Is that the first look at a first party launch game?
The thing I'm wondering about the next gen consoles is, for example, whether we'll see a second round of titles like Crysis 3 come out for them. You know, it'll initially launch on PS3, 360 and PC ... but then down the road will the new consoles get a version with improved graphics, etc. !!! Ya? Na?
IGN:
Last week, we brought you the games that time forgot - those games stuck in development limbo that they may never escape. But there's another category of lost games: the ones that never make it out of Japan. Back in the PlayStation 2 era (and the SNES era before that), there were hundreds and hundreds of them every year. Now there are many fewer, but the odd one still slips through the net.
A quick glance through this generation's consoles reveals a range of gems which have sadly never been given the chance to shine on the global stage. While there's always the option to import, wouldn't it be wonderful if we could forget about exchange rates and taxes and pick up these titles a little closer to home?
BigShinyRobot: Afrika is Rhino Studio’s first attempt at creating a game on the PS3. Unfortunately, reviews have been mostly unfavorable as it just doesn’t appeal to most audiences. Most people I talk to about it just assume that it’s just insanely boring. Actually, I’d be willing to bet that most gamers today who would even turn it on wouldn’t last 15 minutes before switching it out for Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto. The reason, I believe, is that modern gamers need that constant barrage of stimulation to the senses and this game is presented at a much slower pace. However, I have always been a huge supporter of new ideas because the thought of another cookie-cutter FPS makes me gag. I will admit that my first impressions of Afrika were……well, a bit off.
i wanted this game a lot, but when i tried it it sucked a lot.
It could have been very good game if:
1. Huge open world
2. Rpg elements, like stats how long you survived in the wild, what you acomplished, many side quests, secrets, seling rare photos and for cash buying all kinds of cool items and so on.
But i repeat first and most important thing should have been huge open world and freedom.
This game deserves much better treatment than it has been receiving.
Hmm, interesting. I'll rent this for a night and see if I agree with your score Chris.
But if I don't... *shakes fist*
It's so funny that the best game ps3rd has to offer you ps turds is a game where you sit and take pictures of fake video game animals. I think I'd rather go outside and find a stick to play with.
you sold me at pokemon snap hahaha sounds interesting, however I dont own a PS3, so I'm gonna have to sit this one out
those graphics are amazing and yes, Pokemon snap was awesome :)