The Darkness, Bioshock or Halo 3

[Njr Scrawl]

Of those 3, for my 360, which should I buy?

[Chacranajxy]

Bioshock. The Darkness was kinda cool, but more of a rental than anything. Great story, gameplay... just not that solid. Halo 3 is alright. The single player is better than in the last two games from what I played, but shooting things still isn't very fun in that game. No feeling of impact, you run too slowly, the story still sucks, etc. Bioshock is actually a really good game, though it's not your typical FPS by any means. Much more methodical.

[Azumangaman]

It just so happens I have a Darkness review, and I'm working on a Bioshock review.
Here's The Darkness:
Darkness Review (http://www.honestgamers.com/systems/content.php?review_id=6330&platform=Xbox+360&abr=X360&gametitle=The+Darkness)

My grades go like this:
1) Bioshock: 9.5
2) Darkness: 8.0
3) Halo 3: 7.5

I'm an extreme hardass when it comes to scores, so think of 9.5 as an 11.
Bioshock is just that good.

If you want multiplayer, you want Halo. Single player, Bioshock.

The Darkness however, is a vastly underrated shooter that received little to no attention and for the dirt cheap prices you can find it for now, its absolutely worth it.

EDIT: So yeah, you want Bioshock. If you can score the Darkness for $20 (which apparently is very simple) then go for that as well.

[Johnny]

Bioshock is strictly average and in no way deserving of the hype and game of the year awards.

Halo 3 is very, very good but again, don't get too caught up in the hype machine as it isn't that good.

The Darkness is excellent, very under rated with a great story and I'd suggest it for single player experience, Halo 3 for multiplayer.

Really though, Call of Duty 4 is the best FPS out there at the minute.

[Chacranajxy]

Actually, I should note that I played the PC version of Bioshock which felt somehow different from the 360 version. I can't put my finger on it though....

[GHardin]

For single player, Bioshock.
For multiplayer (DM or Co-Op), Halo 3.
For if you have some spare money after the above, The Darkness.

Bioshock is all around a good experience; a beautiful game with solid gameplay and an interesting story.

Halo 3...I loved it, but if you weren't a fan of the first two, I can't imagine this really changing your mind. Playing the campaign through online with friends makes it worthwhile, though.

The Darkness...it does captivate you...at least on the first playthrough. Problem for me was, after you're done with it, there's nothing that'll really keep you going; unless you want to play the disposable multiplayer mode.

Either game you choose, you should enjoy it...so I would hope. :sd:

[Zorak]

I have all three. Here's how I'd rank them in order:

1) Bioshock
2) The Darkness
3) Halo 3

[TheLaughingMan]

A long as you make sure to play through Bioshock, th rest is just of secondary importance.

[AbeChinchilla]

BioShock

You can get The Darkness for $29.99 at WalMart though.

[MarioKnight]

Actually I've got one better for you. Tomorrow starts some new promos at GameStop, and one of them there's no printed stuff yet is if you buy Bioshock new, you can get The Darkness new for free. It should ring up automatically when you get checked out. So now up until February 3rd you can get two of those games on your list for the price of one.

[GHardin]

I was wondering when someone was going to run that promotion again...it is a nice time to capitalize on it nonetheless. :)

[covnam]

I have Bioshock and Halo 3. I only played the demo of Bioshock and The Darkness. Even so, I would definately pick Bioshock. I only bought Halo to play online with my friends but since we could never get our schedules to mesh I ended up playing solo (online and off). Definately not a game I needed to buy, but it was better than the Darkness was.

[RayeKinezono]

Actually, I should note that I played the PC version of Bioshock which felt somehow different from the 360 version. I can't put my finger on it though....

Because of the precision of the mouse/keyboard combination, most likely (plus other issues of extra details and such). It's always like that with me.

I love BioShock on my PC (best thing I ever played to date), but I just can't seem to get the handle of the 360 version. I've always had trouble using a controller on an FPS game (which is why I love Halo 1, but have so much trouble with 2 and 3).

[indigo0086]

I'd rent Darkness if I were you. Too many problems with that game to own. It's alright but it's only mildly interesting when you get your character upgraded fully.

[B-Rad Lascelle]

For single player, Bioshock.
For multiplayer (DM or Co-Op), Halo 3.
This is the correct answer.

[Chacranajxy]

Actually, I should note that I played the PC version of Bioshock which felt somehow different from the 360 version. I can't put my finger on it though....

Because of the precision of the mouse/keyboard combination, most likely (plus other issues of extra details and such). It's always like that with me.

I love BioShock on my PC (best thing I ever played to date), but I just can't seem to get the handle of the 360 version. I've always had trouble using a controller on an FPS game (which is why I love Halo 1, but have so much trouble with 2 and 3).

Well yeah, the controls are part of it, but it just seems to feel more solid. I'm actually playing through the game right now, and I've noticed that the graphics aren't washed out like in the 360 version and the better frame rate really helps.

It's worth noting that the game pretty much requires a good sound setup. You miss out on soooo much of the experience if you're playing on TV speakers.

[Andrew Cunningham]

The 360 demo didn't look washed out to me; are you sure you don't just have your TV set up wrong?

[Chacranajxy]

The 360 demo didn't look washed out to me; are you sure you don't just have your TV set up wrong?

Washed-out was probably the wrong term. The colors were kinda muted, and my TV is set up properly, so that's not the issue.

[indigo0086]

calbirate your tv.

Personally I'd skip the darkness altogether and go with condemned. A game which I feel is a sleeper/cult hit. Scary game and interesting gameplay. Can't wait for the sequel.

[Chacranajxy]

calbirate your tv.

I did, and I played both versions on the same display.

[indigo0086]

did you use a calibration disk like avia?

[Chacranajxy]

did you use a calibration disk like avia?

DVE.

[RayeKinezono]

I'm actually playing through the game right now, and I've noticed that the graphics aren't washed out like in the 360 version and the better frame rate really helps.

For those of us who have yet to upgrade to an HDTV and are still using the composite/S-video connections for our 360's, the PC version is the only way to see the game as it was truly meant to be. If I had an HDTV, the picture would no doubt be miles better. But my money went all on my PC setup, and there was barely enough left over to squeeze in the 360 hardware. The HDTV will have to wait until later.

It's worth noting that the game pretty much requires a good sound setup. You miss out on soooo much of the experience if you're playing on TV speakers.


Heh. I waited two months to play this game (as I collected the necessary upgrades for my PC--video, memory, sound), so that I could experience it as it was meant to be. While waiting the two months was hard, I don't regret waiting one bit. Because the game could have been a totally different issue for me, had I played it before the upgrade.