I havnt played any "major games"

[NuclearPenguin]

Seriously, im starting to think im pretty damn weird.
I havnt played much of all the very popular games
I havnt touched Portal yet I own the orange box
I havnt touched any of the Half-Life games
I havnt played Shadow Of The Colossus
I havnt played many zelda games (Oot, Majoras Mask for example)
I havnt played Oblivion past 5 minutes after the sewers
And I havnt played many other often talked about games.

 

[NuclearPenguin]

Oh, right, something to discuss
Do you guys think I should play any of the major games?

 

[Taerdin]

You really dont need to bother.

I mean many of them are quite good, but you can have just as much fun if not more fun with games that aren't 'major'.

Largely all that determines if a game is 'major' or not is the money put behind it, its not necessarily a certificate of an awesome game.

Also speaking as someone who didn't grow up with Zelda, you will likely not GUSH over it like all the Nintendo fanboys here do when not looking through the rosy glasses of nostalgia, so despite the inevitable cries of "OMG YOU MUST PLAY IT" you will receive uh... unless you actually want to don't worry about it.

Seriously, its not THAT great, and once you play through one you basically have played through them all.

*dons flame retardant pirate outfit*

Y'ARRR

 

[IrishBerserker]

Do you guys think I should play any of the major games?

It's up to you man, though most of the major/oft' talked about games are that way because their good.

 

[SomeLameStuff]

I'd say you should play Portal, Half-Life and Shadow of the Colossus. Zelda... only if you're a Nintendo fanboy, otherwise you should just listen to the soundtrack.

Oblivion wasn't that enjoyable for me, but give it a chance at least.

And if you got the cash, pick up Mass Effect 2.

 

[MercurySteam]

Honestly there are alot of games that are more popular than people give them credit for, like Dead Space for example.

 

[NuclearPenguin]

I'd say you should play Portal, Half-Life and Shadow of the Colossus. Zelda... only if you're a Nintendo fanboy, otherwise you should just listen to the soundtrack.

Oblivion wasn't that enjoyable for me, but give it a chance at least.

And if you got the cash, pick up Mass Effect 2.

Borrowing Mass Effect 1 from a friend today so im gonna finish that first..

 

[NuclearPenguin]

Honestly there are alot of games that are more popular than people give them credit for, like Dead Space for example.

Finished it 4 times on my ps3, I loved that game and wouldve married it if it was legal.
[sub]Ok that was a bit much..[/sub]

 

[Hazy]

Do you guys think I should play any of the major games?

I wouldn't really recommend you go buy a certain game by the name of... Uh...
[sub]Modern Warfare2. Rent it.[/sub]

But sure, try some of the classics like Ocarina of Time and MM. They're still great today.

And Shadow of the Colossus. A truly moving experience if there ever was one.

 

[NuclearPenguin]

Do you guys think I should play any of the major games?

I wouldn't really recommend you go buy a certain game by the name of... Uh...
[sub]Modern Warfare2. Rent it.[/sub]

But sure, try some of the classics like Ocarina of Time and MM. They're still great today.

And Shadow of the Colossus. A truly moving experience if there ever was one.

I already own MW2.

 

[oppp7]

It's up to you. The games you mentioned are singleplayer, and since the only other game on the Orange Box is Team Fortress 2, I'm guessing you just like multiplayer games.
You don't have to play the popular games. Everyone has an opinion.

 

[NuclearPenguin]

It's up to you. The games you mentioned are singleplayer, and since the only other game on the Orange Box is Team Fortress 2, I'm guessing you just like multiplayer games.
You don't have to play the popular games. Everyone has an opinion.

I play mainly single player games actually.

 

[Hazy]

Do you guys think I should play any of the major games?

I wouldn't really recommend you go buy a certain game by the name of... Uh...
[sub]Modern Warfare2. Rent it.[/sub]

But sure, try some of the classics like Ocarina of Time and MM. They're still great today.

And Shadow of the Colossus. A truly moving experience if there ever was one.

I already own MW2.

And so my tireless efforts were lost...

Ah well, same here. I just sort of regretted paying full price for it, and since "haven't" and "major games" arose in the same sentence, I figured this would be a good time to strike into action.

 

[MercurySteam]

Honestly there are alot of games that are more popular than people give them credit for, like Dead Space for example.

Finished it 4 times on my ps3, I loved that game and wouldve married it if it was legal.
[sub]Ok that was a bit much..[/sub]

Dun worry, I finished it 4 times on PC 1 time on 360. Geat game, scary as shit. Can't wait for Dead Space 2.

 

[AllHailTheAltmer]

Depends on how old you are. If you're a veteran gamer and have never played Zelda, that's a little weird, but you don't need to go buy a Nintendo console to play them. I will say this; go back and try Oblivion again. It's a still beautiful and wonderfully unique game. Fallout 3 may be newer and almost as expansive, but Oblivion is just in a league of its own.

 

[NuclearPenguin]

Honestly there are alot of games that are more popular than people give them credit for, like Dead Space for example.

Finished it 4 times on my ps3, I loved that game and wouldve married it if it was legal.
[sub]Ok that was a bit much..[/sub]

Dun worry, I finished it 4 times on PC 1 time on 360. Geat game, scary as shit. Can't wait for Dead Space 2.

Pre-ordered it the day I heard about it. Add coop to it and that game would be the best game ever.

 

[NuclearPenguin]

Depends on how old you are. If you're a veteran gamer and have never played Zelda, that's a little weird, but you don't need to go buy a Nintendo console to play them. I will say this; go back and try Oblivion again. It's a still beautiful and wonderfully unique game. Fallout 3 may be newer and almost as expansive, but Oblivion is just in a league of its own.

I own almost all consoles post NES that arent portable.
The reason I never played OOT was because when I was younger and I actually owned those games, my big brother was playing them constantly so I never really got a chance then I just gave up =o

 

[Jonatron]

Also speaking as someone who didn't grow up with Zelda, you will likely not GUSH over it like all the Nintendo fanboys here do when not looking through the rosy glasses of nostalgia, so despite the inevitable cries of "OMG YOU MUST PLAY IT" you will receive uh... unless you actually want to don't worry about it.

And as someone who didn't grow up with Zelda, you very well might GUSH over it and become like all the Zelda Fans. Good games. Very good.

I don't see why you're not up for trying one of each series. And as for Portal? It's only two hours or so...

 

[Hawgh]

Portal is fun, and you'll finally be in on that whole "cake" thing.

Though, that's probably not an entirely beneficial side effect.

I don't know what else to say, don't know your tastes, just assumed that you'd enjoy an fps, seeing as you own the orange box.

 

[NuclearPenguin]

Portal is fun, and you'll finally be in on that whole "cake" thing.

Though, that's probably not an entirely beneficial side effect.

I know about the cake..