How is left punch /right punch counterintutive?

Cain: Because there's no relation between input and outcome. Will back+LP cause a jab or a guard breaker or maybe start off a quick combo? How do I do a long ranged attack? What do I have to press for a quick jab when the enemy is too close? And why do I need 110 different moves when 10 already do everything I want?

Thomas: You certainly have a lot of patience.

There's also a big difference between some random freeware shmup for the PC and a good freeware shmup for the PC. Just as there's a difference between a bad shmup for the console and the big flagship shmups for the console. Iridion II is a console game and it sucks vs. TUMIKI Fighters which is a good PC shmup.

I've got Ico. Great design and environments but the combat is crap. The enemies are really cool but I almost wish they would have just left the combat out. Its' strong point is definitely exploring and puzzle solving.

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I'll list a few personal picks...

PS2
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1.ICO
2.KATAMARY DAMASHII
3.MARK OF KRI
4.METAL GEAR SOLID 2 & 3
5.GUILTY GEAR X2

XBOX
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1.NINJA GAIDEN OR NINJA GAIDEN BLACK
2.BURNOUT REVENGE
3.DEAD OR ALIVE ULTIMATE
4.CRIMSON SKIES
5.OTOGI 1 & 2
6.GUILTY GEAR X2 #RELOAD

GAMECUBE
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1.THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: WIND WAKER
2.METROID PRIME 1 & 2
3.RESIDENT EVIL 4
4.NARUTO 1,2 & 3
5.FINAL FANTASY: CRYSTAL CHRONICLE

Just some of my top picks, maybe not must haves for everyone, but I think they're some of the upper tier.

final fantasy crystal chronicles was a peice of crap in my opinion. has a horrible camera. I don't like being able to run to the edge of the screen and have the camera play catch up. quit after about 10 minutes playing it and it's gathering dust.

wow, can't believe no shouts out for PSYCHONAUTS its by far the best console game i've played in years (even tho the last level is cheap) its definately a game to play all the way thru

Grrr - we're still waiting for a release o0f Psychonauts over here [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] ... I borrowed an American version of the XBOX version off a friend but it would only play in black and white - even with the E-nigma video switcher converting from NTSC to PAL...bah humbug

If you are a fan of SRPG's any game by Nippon Ichi should keep you busy for weeks. Disgaea, Phantom brave , and Makai Kingdom are what you want to look for. Awesome artwork and a wide open gameplay system. Sure, you have to power lvl like crazy to fight some of the hidden bosses, but I never tired of it. Oh, another great RPG is Digital Devil Saga. Very fun game. I'm waiting on the sequel which I don't believe has been released yet.

Burn your consoles, and get back to 3D modeling or work which ever is more important to you.

No kidding... the only things I have played in months is Fire Emblem (excellent btw) on my DS and I'm working through it at a glacial pace.

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That's what I do 8+ hours a day already. Besides, playing games is "work"; It's all about the R&D, baby [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Gamecube :
Resident Evil 4
Zelda the windwaker
Ikaruga

Xbox:
Burnout 3
Oddworld stranger
Street fighter anniversay collection (sf2+sf3-3rd strike)

Ps2 :
GTA san andreas
GTA vice city
Wipeout Fusion

PS2:
God of War
Killzone

XBox:
Halo 2
Forza Motorsport

Gamecube:
Resident Evil 4

I still stand by my opinion that Tetris Attack on SNES is the best game ever. My ex and I would play that for hours, no talking, no blinking. Just pure competitiveness. As for my cube I love my Smash Bros and Mario Party. I'm so cool!

Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks is fun as hell. Played it for 2+ hours about a week ago and had a ball. The ko-op mode makes that game (I was playing it with a coworker). If you like fighting or adventure games its a good buy. Think a MK version of god of war. But then again I may be biased.