AU Diary: Now What Should I Play?

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5:00PM October 20, 2009 | David Wildgoose

Yesterday I mentioned I finally got that PS3. It’s now plugged in and everything! But what do I play?

Specifically, I’m interested in your suggestions for worthwhile downloadable games. I know Shatter is good and I’m curious about some of the Pixeljunks, Eden and the upcoming Shooter in particular. I’ve played Flower before, so don’t mention that. And anything that’s also available on XBLA or even PC is something I’ve probably already bought or didn’t interest me in the first place.

What else should I check out?

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  • Roger

    October 20, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Fat Princess, for the online play more than the single player.

    WipeoutHD if you’re a Wipeout fan.

    PixelJunk Monsters is cool if you’re in to tower defense.

    ZEN Pinball if you’re in to pinball (not sure if this is exclusive to PSN or also on XBLA).

    Keep an eye out for Dead Nation, it looks pretty good (currently unreleased).

    Noby Noby Boy (from the Katamari guy, expect wierd).

    Super Stardust HD, basic fun space shooter thing with coop.

    Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer

    PAIN is worth a look too.

    • Roger

      October 20, 2009 at 5:12 PM

      I forgot to add. If you haven’t already, make sure to create a US PSN account as well as an Aussie one, that way you can get access to stuff a little earlier, albeit for the US price.

      • Stevo

        October 20, 2009 at 5:54 PM

        don’t listen to anyone that tells you PAIN is good. Definition of boring

        I’d go with;
        Wipeout HD
        Warhawk
        SSDHD

      • Ross Colvin

        October 20, 2009 at 6:52 PM

        and get a jap psn account going too for the latest demos & movies

  • Glenn

    October 20, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Shadow Comp… Oh wait… Never Mind…

  • Ben

    October 20, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Fat Princess
    WipEout

  • Max Skelton

    October 20, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    video games!

  • Max Skelton

    October 20, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    but seriously folks, get fat princess that ones ace

  • McTesty

    October 20, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Some Great downloadable games on PSN are:

    - Crash Commando: Basically a side scrolling TF2 with jetpacks, simple, awesome, multiplayer fun.

    - Flow: A bit old now, but still worth a play.

    - Trine: You may have already played this on PC, but if not, you really should give it a try on PS3.

    Hope this helps :)

  • marty

    October 20, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    You should play Halo 3

  • Ryno

    October 20, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    FAT PRINCESS –

    its fun, single player is breif but entertaining, the narrator is awsome.

    its like TF2 for me, basically fun in small doses but repeditive/frustrating after a while, but leave it a week and it goes back to being fun again.

    its the game i play when between games. i can come back to it a month from now and still be equal to everyone else in the game.

    CALLING ALL CARS –

    if you can get 4 people physicaly in front of the TV this game is a hoot. like smash bros with no skill curve. it take 5 minutes to learn and 8 minutes to master, so everyone plays at the same level. my mate handed the controllers to his sister and her husband, they just went for it and could keep up with me and my friend from the get go.

    PS1 CLASSICS-

    not as valuable as 3 months ago, when there were zero titles out final fantasy 7 kept me occupied for 3 weeks, at a fraction of the cost of a new relese title. value for money.

  • marty

    October 20, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    But seriously, play some Shadow Complex

  • APK

    October 20, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I’m disappointed by lack for Flower =\

    • APK

      October 20, 2009 at 5:44 PM

      Oh nevermind, i didn’t read the post thoroughly =/

  • Seb

    October 20, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Out of the PSN exclusives I have, these are the ones I like best:

    * Warhawk
    * Wipeout
    * Pixeljunk Eden
    * Superstardust
    * Shatter
    * Zen Pinball
    * Siren
    * Flower

    Don’t forget to try Home and Vidzone – they are both pretty good.

  • Ben!!

    October 20, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Porn!!

  • Wizayne

    October 20, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Ok – like most here – Super Stardust, Wipeout HD Fury and Fat Princess

    BUT – what you should really be doing – is signing up for a Japanese and US account – the Aus store is gimped! still no MGS on Ps1 classics!

  • Trent Strickland

    October 20, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Ratchet and Clank: Quest for booty.

  • PlasmaDavid

    October 20, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Rag. Doll. Kung. Fu.

    Super Smash Brothers meets LBP, me and my mate have had hours of laughs with it and we play it EVERY time I come over.

    Seriously, even more than Smash! :O

  • Dean Longmore

    October 20, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Warhawk for sure. It gets a lot of bad rep, but give it a go, it’s well worth your time, certainly one of the most underrated games on PS3.
    4 player splitscreen online doesn’t hurt either – get some makes over with a couple of cartons and have some fun.

  • Ross Colvin

    October 20, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    trash panic is really worth 8 bucks i challenge you to beat it in on the main dish mode in under a month

  • Wooktree

    October 20, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Lol I’m glad I didn’t just buy a ps3 and ask everyone what’s best because I’d be taking it back after all these suggestions.

  • mount-eerie

    October 20, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    For a basic shoot ‘em up SSHD do is extremely addictive, but that’s all it is a really polished shoot ‘em up. You also can’t go wrong with any of the PixelJunk games.

  • Ben Latimore

    October 20, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Metal Gear Solid 4, Ratchet and Clank, etc.

  • Ben Abraham

    October 20, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Uncharted 2. I just *KNOW* you’ll love it David!! XD

  • Richard Jones

    October 20, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Eden is great. Lotsa replay value there and I’ve not even finished the levels. Haven’t tried any other PJ games but am looking forward to Shooter.

    A friend loves Stardust and Shatter, but he’s into mindless shooters :)

  • Daniel Purvis

    October 20, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Just to regurgitate what’s already been said:

    WipeOut HD
    Super Stardust HD
    Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction
    Uncharted 2, of course
    MotorStorm: Pacific Rim

    Stay the hell away from the Resistance franchise, especially the second one. They’re just not fun.

  • Stephen Alexander

    October 20, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    Perhaps I’m mistaken, but could it be that nobody has suggested Valkyria Chronicles yet? That game is a must-play!

    • David Wildgoose

      October 20, 2009 at 11:10 PM

      Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Just to clarify: I’m only looking for PSN games that aren’t also on XBLA or PC.

  • greg

    October 20, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    get castle crashers that games the bomb … lol just kidding i dont thin k i have to state the obvious (uncharted etc.) but i hear the PS3 has the superior version of batman AA maybe worth a look i dont know im an XBRO

    • it'll come to ps3

      October 21, 2009 at 1:02 AM

      Castle Crasher will come to PS3 ;)
      But I’m sure David have played that on XBOX360.
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