PS3 owners: more or less first person shooters? [Archive]

Domination

03-04-2008, 08:36 PM

just to sort a question out

I'm not really a huge FPS fan, but I do play them from time to time or when I spot one that's worth playing. Now third person shooters is a completely different story. It's something about knowing where your surrounding are is what makes these types of games interesting to me. I guess if FPS had some kind of a panorama view (much similar to peripheral vision for the human's eye) it could really help expand on the controls a bit.

Matt

03-04-2008, 08:40 PM

I'm not really a huge FPS fan, but I do play them from time to time or when I spot one that's worth playing. Now third person shooters is a completely different story. It's something about knowing where your surrounding are is what makes these types of games interesting to me. I guess if FPS had some kind of a panorama view (much similar to peripheral vision for the human's eye) it could really help expand on the controls a bit.

That always gets me on FPS games, I've never been that good at surveying my surroundings. It's OK when you're playing a game in single player mode, but once you get online, it screws you over so much. I just started playing CoD4 online, and I'm getting taken out a lot by people who are just to the right of me or right behind me.

I guess I'm just a bit of a n00b.

KiLLA2006

03-04-2008, 08:45 PM

its too much of a regurgitated genre! its now pretty hard to find a really good one becasue everything looks good before it hits shelves... i say less! in general not just on the ps3!

VG Aficionado

03-04-2008, 08:53 PM

The world has seen too many FPSs, but PS3 could still use more games, good or bad.

Matt

03-04-2008, 08:54 PM

I can agree that the PS3 needs more games, but we really didn't need stuff like Turok and Conflict.

Edit: and Blacksite (or as I like to call it, Blackshite)

Cyrus

03-04-2008, 09:01 PM

There are some crappy FPS games but who cares? Just avoid them :p I think it's great so many great FPS games are coming that I dont even have time to play them all. Unreal and CoD4 now, this year later Resistance 2, Killzone 2 along with a TPS Socom:C. Just perfect. And the Aliens game seems promising as well.

I'd say we have enough. Dont need more but more wouldnt hurt I suppose. Dont need less either.

VG Aficionado

03-04-2008, 09:17 PM

I can agree that the PS3 needs more games, but we really didn't need stuff like Turok and Conflict.Indeed.

Edit: and Blacksite (or as I like to call it, Blackshite)

Crapshite :cowboy:

KRA

03-04-2008, 09:30 PM

i have heard that new ico game is fpp.
anyway who cares...
but i prefer 3pp as for example and cliffbo avatar ass for this example too.
i would prefer to see it in 3pp
if it would be fpp. it could get really nasty. or something.
ok my post is such a mess.
because this thred seems to me pretty pointless and random too.

VG Aficionado

03-04-2008, 09:38 PM

i have heard that new ico game is fpp.

No way in hell. That would totally suck.

Zer0-Sum

03-04-2008, 09:39 PM

I voted more, but only on the condition that they are AAA titles and exclusive. More mediocre FPS are not needed any where. And if they are not exclusive they will not have that much an an impact on PS3 sales. If they are not going to be AAA titles or exclusive I would rather they not be on the PS3. Besides, the more FPS that are exclusive, the more people who love them will want to buy a PS3. But that is just my meager 2 cents adjusted for inflation.

AC!D

03-04-2008, 09:44 PM

I would say more if they were games like Bioshock and Metroid Prime.

belgarn

03-04-2008, 09:52 PM

Wups, almost clicked yes because i thought "FPS=frames per second" at first. :doh:

But since I'm so tired of FPSs I wouldn't mind if the FPS genre would step down a bit and give the other genres some more space.

TrueVCU

03-04-2008, 09:53 PM

It's not that I don't like FPS, it's just that there's already so many of them in the PS3's library. We need more diversity in the kinds of games available for the console, and hopefully the market will widen this year.

masteratt

03-04-2008, 09:56 PM

Not just FPS perse, just war/ shooting theme in general.

I have four packaged PS3 games and I see them like this:

Uncharted: 20% platforming - 80% shooting

Unreal Tournament 3: 100% shooting

Ratchet And Clank: 90% shooting - 10% doing various things in short bursts (jumping, lasering, flying).

And Resistance: 99% shooting - 1% random wondering around while you wait for the enemy to appear.

So yeah I am very sick of shooting things with a PS3 controller.

Matt

03-04-2008, 10:01 PM

and I guess you'll be adding two more to that list:

GTAIV: Shooting and driving
MGS4: Shooting and, err, stabbing?

Gegenki

03-04-2008, 10:07 PM

One of the original reasons I liked the playstation was because it didn't have loads of shooting games.
My first game was Toca.

Final fantasy was the killer. I almost thought of the PS1 as a platforming and RPG centric console. I didn't feel much different about the PS2, but I now have 3 FPS shooter games for my PS3 and uncharted.

It began to annoy me when I originally saw the line up of FPS games for the PS3. I still retain my original stance that FPS games are essentially the same thing with a different story right down to the feel

blackdrgn

03-04-2008, 10:10 PM

agreed with belgarn too many FPS, other genres need a spot.
besides I get sick & tired of fpss of the norm, if they brought out a more bizzarre fps (not just normal guns, with army situations) then i'd be willing to buy.
bring out the games that are amazing in gameplay aswel as length.

LaLiLuLeLo

03-04-2008, 10:15 PM

and I guess you'll be adding two more to that list:

GTAIV: Shooting and driving
MGS4: Shooting and, err, stabbing?

And breaking necks, fool! Tired of FPS genre? Blame the Halo phenomenon.

LONG LIVE FIGHTING GAMES!

TrueVCU

03-04-2008, 10:16 PM

don't forget oil-barrel-on-soldier pinball!

masteratt

03-04-2008, 10:18 PM

Matt

03-04-2008, 10:20 PM

MGS4 and GTA4 will NOT be in my list Matt, you have insulted two of the best franchises by saying that :realmad:

In MGS4 you got everything from being shitted on by birds to holding onto the balls of a statue to camouflage yourself and in GTA you have everything from getting drunk to holding onto helicopters.

For shame Matt, for shaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame!

Of course you'll be adding them to your list, if the ones you listed are the ones you own.

I was generalising, they both have shooting in, so bugger off! ;)

TrueVCU

03-04-2008, 10:21 PM

Rowr!
Hiss!

masteratt

03-04-2008, 10:23 PM

meow

Matt

03-04-2008, 10:29 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/53/115912996_3ce1c59c08.jpg

Time to use the hammer.

LaLiLuLeLo

03-04-2008, 10:29 PM

BARK BARK BARK! THAT IS THE SOUND A DOG MAKES!
:guns:
Now, back on topic.

Segitz

03-04-2008, 10:31 PM

The title could be a bit more clearly

30fps vs 60fps also is a moot point nowadays (while my PC plays HL2 with all on max at 160fps :P)

But, since I am less of an fps gamer, I couldn't care less for those... Especially since PCs play those games better and mods and maps are always freely available (except the company is EA) and you can also make maps yourself.

ddaryl

03-04-2008, 10:33 PM

Less Less Less !!!

I only want ot play 1 maybe 2 FPS a year.... and to be honest I have only played resistance on the PS3 and can't even bring myself to play COD4 which my step-son bought and plays...

I probably will play Killzone and Resistance 2 but after that I am not even considering playing another one regardless !!!

VG Aficionado

03-04-2008, 10:33 PM

The title could be a bit more clearly

Yay, mod powers!

Beenie Man

03-04-2008, 10:38 PM

Well(if they come out this year) there will be more games other than first person shooters like Final Fantasy XIII and Little Big Planet. I really do not care how many fps come out this year as the only fps I will be buying this year are Resistance 2 and KillZone 2.

Fillibuster

03-04-2008, 10:41 PM

I say less. Personally I don't mind playing an FPS on my 360 which is what I'll buy any FPS on unless its exclusive like R:FoM and Killzone...

KRA

03-04-2008, 10:52 PM

I say less. Personally I don't mind playing an FPS on my 360 which is what I'll buy any FPS on unless its exclusive like R:FoM and Killzone...

so maybe ps3 is bad for fps ?! :)

gibmonster

03-04-2008, 10:53 PM

One of the main reasons I bought the PS3 was the variety of games that would come out on the system. I have 10 games so far and none of them are similar to eachother. I don't go out looking to buy new chess boards.

Edit: YAY I reached 700 posts. Who wants to touch me?

VG Aficionado

03-04-2008, 11:27 PM

Edit: YAY I reached 700 posts. Who wants to touch me?

Would you like me to touch you with my banstick?

venomv

03-04-2008, 11:40 PM

Less, way less......Oh and more RPG's, tons more.

VG Aficionado

03-05-2008, 12:06 AM

Yeah, PS3 is in serious need of good RPGs. Release White Knight Story already!

Epix

03-05-2008, 12:16 AM

How about adding a choice for "Just Right."

Jay Gee

03-05-2008, 12:30 AM

FPS Genre on the PS3 can be summed up in my own special way:

Less shit...

*kicks "shit" into the air, watches it land*

More...hits.

Thank you.:D

LaLiLuLeLo

03-05-2008, 12:34 AM

How about adding a choice for "Just Right."

The great flaw of the poll is it can't be modified once it's created. :(

Matt

03-05-2008, 12:38 AM

The great flaw of the poll is it can't be modified once it's created. :(

Used to be able to do it. Maybe you have to be a super mod.

LaLiLuLeLo

03-05-2008, 12:39 AM

Hmm.

Leedogg

03-05-2008, 12:42 AM

Less, Less, Less, and Less

Smokey

03-05-2008, 05:48 AM

with the ps2 it was "whats a FPS?" now its nearly all it (ps3) has

saud264

03-05-2008, 05:51 AM

less

i want RPG game

playing Lost odyssey and it's very good RPG game

Smokey

03-05-2008, 05:52 AM

i have grown used/accustomed to FPS though thats the scary bit

CygnusXI

03-05-2008, 06:41 AM

I hate to say less.. but I did.
I mean, I don't want to begrudge those who love FPS's but it seems that something wierd has happened... and I blame MS.

You see, since MS got in the game (consoles) it seems that FPS's and "Action" has taken the fore and tried and true genre's of days gone by have paid the price.

I understand it's all about the market and what's in demand, but I'm just a bit saddened.

You know what I'm currently playing?

Wild Arms.
Yep. The first one. The PSX one..
Playing on my ps3, since apparently that's the only rpg on the ps3...

GAH!!!!!!!1111

So yeah.. maybe x360 for rpgs.. or pc..
/cries in beer.

LaLiLuLeLo

03-05-2008, 07:11 AM

Hisham

03-05-2008, 07:17 AM

And breaking necks, fool! Tired of FPS genre? Blame the Halo phenomenon.

LONG LIVE FIGHTING GAMES!

I concur.

LaLiLuLeLo

03-05-2008, 07:33 AM

I concur.

High five!

No!

EXPLODING HIGH FIVE!

TEEDA

03-05-2008, 08:22 AM

Don't care about FPS as long some are exclusive and built up from scratch for our lovely console. I usually don't like PC ported game on consoles or MPlateform FPS ( excepted COD4 ).

We should need more TPS like Army of two or Socom etc....

And of course fighting games also...I don't really like Virtua Fighter series.
I m just playing Tekken DR again and again till Tekken6 comes...
AND omg , yes give us blaze blu and SFIV as well...

GIVE US FIGHTING GAMES AND RPGS DAMN !!!
console games... ^^
oh yeah I almost forgot PS3 is not a console anymore... a supercomputer of digital and entertainment system :-D

Theo

03-05-2008, 08:49 AM

With so many FPSs released and so many yet to be released, I will have to say less. They don't bother me that much though and enjoy some of them to be honest, but too much is too much. I'm talking about the countless crappy tittles being released in this genre, and most of all about the majority that barely reaches to mediocrecy... If the game brings something new and innovative to the table instead of OK gameplay, graphics, story etc., then it's all good by me, but sadly those are few compared to all those mediocre (at best) tittles released with the intention to ride the wave of recent "halo mania". We need variety, the more genres available the better IMO.

I wish we could get back the days of PSX if I stop to think about the excellent RPGs it had... A thing of the past? Maybe, but with so few of great RPGs in recent past and on the horizon one can dream right?

EDIT: 500 posts people! Now how about that!? :)

Segitz

03-05-2008, 08:51 AM

I'd rather see games like PJ Monsters or Red Alert 3 for my console than any other genre actually. I am more of a "thinking" gamer nowadays (rocked the world in Q3A back in the twitchy days)

VG Aficionado

03-05-2008, 09:13 AM

Used to be able to do it. Maybe you have to be a super mod.

Hmm.

Lousy mods :realmad:

:look:

LiquidEagle

03-05-2008, 11:07 AM

As long as they're good games, bring 'em on!

yoshaw

03-05-2008, 01:16 PM

i have grown used/accustomed to FPS though thats the scary bit

Tell me about it! Even though I hate the genre. There's always something compelling around the corner that is FPS. For instance, I'm really intrigued by Condemned2 right now and it's a god damned FPS again. Sheesh.

CygnusXI

03-06-2008, 12:51 AM

Go by Folklore the next money you get, you jerk.

I played Folklore, not my style. Good game to be sure, but I have bad thumbs (repetitive damage) and can't play without doing damage and pain... But thanks for the insult.

TheGreenElf

03-06-2008, 12:56 AM

A good game is a good game. I don't care the genre. It's the quality that truly matters.

The Dude

03-06-2008, 01:03 AM

I can only take so many shooting-the-explosive-barrel-as-the-enemy-uses-it-as-cover situations a year. I say less and better FPS. Too bad that will never happen as they sell way too well.

LaLiLuLeLo

03-06-2008, 03:22 AM

I played Folklore, not my style. Good game to be sure, but I have bad thumbs (repetitive damage) and can't play without doing damage and pain... But thanks for the insult.

*Shakes fists*

masteratt

03-06-2008, 03:41 AM

I don't see the big deal in Folklore.

I played the demo and it's basically the first 5 seconds being repeated for 20 minutes.

I picked the other character as well and much to my "LMFAO WTF?!?!", it was the exact same gameplay.

LaLiLuLeLo

03-06-2008, 03:45 AM

Well that just shows that you don't know any better. :norris:

jaxmkii

03-06-2008, 04:07 AM

more sims

sims as in MSFS, silent hunter4, tank sim,

i would love a sailing sim,

Matt

03-06-2008, 01:15 PM

I'm sure a sailing sim would be very compelling :P

LiquidEagle

03-06-2008, 03:07 PM

Refining my previous post, I think a good game is always good to have (duh!), but it's also nice to see developers move around a bit in the creative space games allow, so when companies decide to make a shooter, as good as it may be, it's starting to feel like the easy/safe road.