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[TheDiave]

Okay, so I've got these games that I'm interested in, but really can only afford one (right now). Which should I get?

 

[demi]

Probably Tekken 5, I would say.

You will cry over DMC3, and the rest are either easily finished and not worth touching, or are for Gamecube.

edit: asshole you added Gran Turismo 4!

I still go with Tekken 5 since racing games bore me.

 

[BuddyC]

Gran Turismo 4 likely has the most bang for your buck, if you will, out of those listed.

Not to say that Jungle Beat or anything else deserves to be glossed over (well, maybe NBA Street), but if you can only choose one, might as well be the one you'll spend a substantial amount of time with, right?

 

[TheDiave]

you added gt4

Yeah, sorry! I didn't realize I forgot it 'til I had posted.

In all reality, if I really had to narrow it down, it'd come down to Devil May Cry 3, Gran Turismo 4, Tekken 5 or Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.

As for the history of each; I loved the original DMC but passed on DMC2. The GT series has always been a casual play for me (didn't get far in GT3). I've had every Tekken to date. And the DK Bongos are probably the coolest peripheral I've seen on the 'Cube so far.

Based on that...?

 

[BuddyC]

I love Jungle Beat, I really do. But there's no way I can see anyone more than the hardest of the hardcore getting more than 20 hours out of it. Once adaptated to the bongos, most will probably see the credits in 5 hours.

I haven't played much of Tekken 5, but I've never been a big fan of fighters. So I really can't help you here.

As for Gran Turismo 4, well, it's Gran Turismo. If you've played previous games, you know what to expect.

I think that if you're looking for value, as defined by the longest you could possibly play a game, then you'd probably find that in Gran Turismo 4. Personally, I'd go with Jungle Beat, as it's quite refreshing, but that's just me. And maybe you'll end up playing Tekken 5 with your pals for weeks on end?

edit: Ah, you edited. Well, if you're really that smitten with the bongos, go with Jungle Beat. DMC3 supposedly improves upon the original, but there's another series I haven't been big on. But if you really loved the first, well, that's a tough one.

 

[demi]

You can get Jungle Beat if you want, but you'll be done with it before you know it (from what I hear), and will probably be wanting something else to play.

From here, I say go onto Tekken 5 afterwards or GT4 for those lazy laidback days of casual gaming.

 

[123rl]

GT4 or DMC3 would be the best options but it depends on what type of game you like

 

[TheDiave]

GT4 or DMC3 would be the best options but it depends on what type of game you like

Well, my collection has a bit of everything. All the candidates are in genres I enjoy.

A game I just finished -- but intend to play through again cuz it rocks so much -- is Resident Evil 4. Wario Ware Touched! was my next acquisition after that.

In all honesty, I enjoyed the original DMC, and while I passed on DMC2 -- heard it was wicked easy and just not as inspired as the first -- I've got to admit my jaw dropped when I saw the first trailer for DMC3 (with Dante whooping all those reaper-like demons in his office). However all the talk of an insane difficulty and unfair checkpoint system has me worried. I like a game that's challenging, but not overbearing (like RE4, for example).

Gran Turismo 4... Oh man. Everything I've seen on the game looks hot, but if the gameplay progression is exactly like prior entries, I can see myself losing interest fast; I never really felt driven to master GT's style of play (real, calculated driving versus balls-out, pedal-to-the-metal driving found in RRV, Daytona 2001, etc.). That and the fact you have to race a shitload just to get the credits for better cars (unless they've upped the award amounts for this one?).

I know it's not really in contention from the replies I've seen so far, but Yoshi's Touch and Go!, I've heard, is just a clever little title rife with the Nintendo magic. At least that's what someone I know at Play Magazine told me. I've got to admit that I'm a lot more pleased with the DS than most of the critical gaming public. So naturally, something new to play on that tickles my fancy (bring on Nintendogs, NoA!).

As for Tekken 5... I've loved every Tekken to date (even that bastard, red-headed step-child, T4). I'm definitely impressed with what I've seen in screenshots, although oddly enough, videos left me a little less enamoured; some of the effects like floors breaking was done so much better in VF4. Not to mention that everybody seems to say it's a lot more offense-minded than prior entries. I don't play Tekken for the strategy, but I'm one of those stick and move type players. Sounds to me like I might be in for a surprise (i.e. it not being as effective anymore).

Of all the contenders, Jungle Beat is perhaps the one with the most old-school fun appeal. Granted, there's a handful of "Gorilla" rank songs on Konga I can't quite beat. Does enjoyment of JB require you to be an absolute bongo guru?

At this point, it seems to be between Tekken 5 and Jungle Beat.