Comments on: Transient Possession

By: spectralraziel

spectralraziel — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:36:23 +0000

I rent most of my games these days, but if I see the game having a lasting appeal I’ll buy when the rentals gone back or when I see it pre-owned

By: Simes

Simes — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:02:07 +0000

I didn’t play co-op, Emily, so I was stuck with the stupidity of the AI as well. After he ran off, fetched a room full of enemies, and died where I couldn’t get to him for the nth time I decided I’d rather spend my time on something else.

By: Lorna

Lorna — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:47:25 +0000

I haven’t stepped into the rental world yet. If I don’t fancy paying full price for something then I usually try and get it pre-owned, though renting would be more cost efficient. My only problem is living where I do and an online renting leaves me at the mercy of Royal Mail…never an appetising prospect.

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:01:32 +0000

Did you play Army of Two with a friend or on your own? I thought it was brilliant fun with my boyfriend, the story was laughable, the gun ‘bling’ was ridiculous, but it was still fun. I liked the way aggro worked…

Maybe we’re the only two people who liked that game.

By: Simes

Simes — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:08:57 +0000

Oh, Tony, you wag.

By: City

City — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:44:41 +0000

ha!

Ive never once rented a game. ever.
Given my currently financial situation and my current greed for ps3 titles, Maybe I should.. :/
But then I wouldnt own them, and I like a very nice collection of games, even if some do suck.

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:10:07 +0000

I see.

So what you are saying, Arc and Simes, is that you are both rentboys?

By: arc14716

arc14716 — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:26:38 +0000

Looks like we both have something in common. I, too have been renting some of the new games lately. Some of my experiences:

Mercenaries 2: Fun, worth renting; may wait for a used copy when the price is right.

GTA IV: Good, but kind of slow in some parts. A little too dark in some areas (shading, appearance). Not as good as . . . .

Saints Row II: Great play, guilty pleasure. I think I blew up one of the trains with a rocket launcher. Will buy when used or if price comes down on new copy. Sad I missed out on the special edition goodies though.

Gears of War II: This one I kept WAY past the due date. Good play, didn’t get to try multiplayer as much. Will get in future.

C&C Red Alert 3: So sorry I rented it. Not worth it. Should’ve rented Call of Duty: WAW. Will be doing so tomorrow.

And on GTA IV, I bought the strategy guide. My experience so disappointed me, I actually returned it to the store I bought it from. It was still in near mint condition, so they took it back.