A true sequel or just a combination of previous games?
349913
There have been numerous DBZ games in the past and each and every games have been only very mediocre, but never going beyond mere mediocrity. However, this newest DBZ game in the Budokai series, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, was something that was extremely unique and different from its predecessors and included few of the most amazing features that makes it one of the best DBZ, let alone, one of the best fighting games to this day. Or so how I extremely wished that to be true.
Very disappointingly, it's not what you have seen in the past and it's actually becoming rather repetitive than anticipated.

First of all BT3 keeps many of it's wonderful(?) or bad(?) features (you decide as I think it depends on taste) mostly the same from its predecessors. One main "new" thing that I could think of was the addition of new characters which in all, add up to over 150 characters. Besides from this addition, I can't say that much else is new. But as a DBZ fan, I'm satisfied with the mere fact that it has over 150 characters. However, it still is missing some of characters that I wished were included in the series such as Frieza's dad, who even showed up in the fight against Devilman, Super Saiyan 2 Future Trunks (I remember it being included in one of the previous games), Krillin's older form, and much more. Maybe I'm asking too much but I'm sure some other hardcore DBZ fans like me feels the same way.
Gameplay, graphics, and sound are all similar and are neither great nor terrible.
Replay value is also only average as there are tons of things to do but many features get dull or repetitive.

Lastly, I have to say that this game is definitely the best game in the budokai series as it keeps the same features from the past but has more characters than any other DBZ games (even more than Burst Limit, the new DBZ game which was released for PS3 and Xbox 360) and I strongly recommend to the fans of the franchise, but to the casual gamers who are looking for a great fighting game, think about it twice before buying it or rather, borrow or rent it beforehand to decide whether this game is for you or not.
4885524
I've played the first Crysis and fell in love with it. The gameplay, the story, everything. Then I here that they are making a second Crysis and I flipped out. I thought "Oh man,Nomad, Prophet, Psycho are in New York fighting aliens!" Then I get the game. A week later I beat it and think "Great Game........but it didn't feel like Crysis." While the game is awesome with almost everything, the story is almost entirely different, and does not come close to the expectations of the first. Don't get me wrong, the story rocks, it's just if you played the first one,the story disappoints you. Almost none of the characters from the first game are in this, and the that is (Prophet) has almost nothing to do with the story. He shows up in the beginning, gives you the nanosuit and then leaves. Then at the end, he comes back and give you a pep talk that basely sums up to this. "Hey there's going to be a sequel!" So while I liked the story, I don't think it's a sequel to Crysis. Hey, Crysis 3 may be a better Crysis 2 story. So while I say go get it, if your a Crysis 1 fan, you better be ready for a disappointing sequel.
115318
J2 set a new standard for game versatility.  It had racing, shooting, action platform, puzzle, jetboarding, and strategy.  Every kind of gameplay was represented and that was what made it stand out.  J3 on the other hand is 75% racing.  Since I'm not a huge racing fan, it hurts the game a little for me.

Don't get me wrong.  The game is fun, and judging it on its merits alone, it deserves 4 stars.  But I had expectations that simply were not met.  J3 is a victim of its amazing predecessor.

The storyline isn't as strong either, and the final revelation about the Precursors, while cute doesn't fit with elements of the previous games.  But that's not important, and if the game was more fun, I'd easily forgive the story problems.

I do recommend it.  If you like racing, you'll probably enjoy it.  If you don't, you'll probably still enjoy it, though not as much.  But it's just a bit of a letdown.
3173683
Defineteley  a genere defining game.  Now that I own all the collection, "this is the series to beat". A great combination of shooting , stealth and a very good soty. Is a great opportunity for Microsoft to remaster these for their systems.  If you don't know Sam Fisher, this is a good time to meet him.
1791767
This game is pretty fun, but in general I feel that it's kinda lackluster. I really enjoyed the first Last Blade which I have on the PSone. But this doesn't really do much for me as a good enough sequel. If you've never played Last Blade, then I can recommend Last Blade 2, since it is a very well developed game. It's definitely a good clean alternative to Samurai Spirits, acting as a very good weapons-based fighter.
3249802
If you liked the game then this will be fun. You will meet characters from the first two games. I have the other two parts. So far has been a good selection to buy. Enjoy.
1111002
A great prequel to Second Son, It seems like they two games can intrastate allowing you to play additional features if you own both games, can't wait to see how it works.
1492480
I'm having a blast w/ this game.  I currently have 78 hours invested (85% completion).  A majority of the time is spent goofing around in the game's world.  I'm hoping there's a sequel.
331401
I loved the first Dead Rising and though it was a great game despite the flawed save system. Dead Rising 2 has improved on the first games system, removed the photography element but lost much of the story and plot along the way. There is a story here with the heart pulling need for the character to keep his daughter supplied with the medicine to keep her from turning into a zombie, but I just didn't find myself caring much. The plot of the game was also sort of out there even for a game where there is a game show about killing zombies. I wanted to love this game as much as the first but I think the time had just passed for me. The elements are all there, lots of cool outfits and weapons, tons of zombies, a more forgiving save system and story counter, but I just had a hard time getting into it. I applaud the downloadable content to expand the story that is available for this game. It helps to add some much needed story and to keep the game alive and somewhat fresh while waiting for the next installment.
979416
This is bioshock continued but better than the first, just some added tweaks here and there, don't expect a completely different game, yet this it has a great story. This is a great game, just not a mysterious as the first, but still great.
4127486
More of the same from Ubisoft.

If you've played Far Cry 3, then you don't have to pick this up. It's basically a reskinned version of that, with a gorgeous new setting. A LOT of the gameplay sequences, missions, and side quests are pulled directly out of Far Cry 3's hat, and it almost angers me to see this from a AAA developer. I feel like Ubisoft is dropping the ball with its latest generation of games. There is no real innovation in this sequel, which is something that is expected in this medium.

However - If you've *NEVER* played a Far Cry game, then pick it up. You'll enjoy it a lot more than someone who is familiar with the series.
4030975
All in all an excellent stealth game, but I can't help feeling that it would have been better with some role playing elements thrown in. If you are going to have so many different ways to complete a mission, why not have different endings?
4024600
I loved the first game so getting this was kind of automatic for me.  I still like these and use them, but I feel like the new roles aren't as good as the original set.  It's hard to characterize why that is.  The only way I can think of is they don't feel very cohesive; that is; they feel somewhat arbitrary.
165177
this is the second game in the series and it does not hold up to the awesome nature of the first game unfortunately. I guess they ran out of ideas because this one is not as open ended and you are able to do a whole lot less in this game than in the first.
2745982
This game was fun to play the first time around. However the second time around when I realized there was only one story line, I was disappointed. I thought there would be at least two, to keep you from getting bored with the game. Maybe they should make a Castaways 2, one that is a sort of expansion on what we already have. And I was sooooo excited about it!

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2678515
Unlike many who played the sequels, I had the advantage of playing this game first and it is still one of my top two games to this day.  The second game was marginally disappointing, but the third was utterly ridiculous when compared to what I loved about this one.  I look forward to eventually played this game's sort-of prequel, 'Koudelka', although I know that it will, also, not compare.

If you like the later games, by all means, you're welcome to them.  But those of us who find this installation the best can't help it and wish that the later games could hold a candle to what it achieved.
3055120
If you like CoDMW2 then you'll love part 3. The story picks up right where it left off. Nothing has really changed or improved as far a graphics go. It's pretty much just a continuation of part 2, with a few new weapons...and new generation of nubes.