#198 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 (PS2)
Don’t make the mistake of buying Hawk’s 3 for the PS1 like I did. It is a total rip-off and not the same game as the PS2 version. Hawk’s 3 on the PS2 took gameplay (namely create a skater) to new heights. I have to say the game was tougher in my experience than the previous entries (as if the previous one wasn’t tough enough already). I dunno if I was bad at the game but I really struggled with Hawk’s 3 initially. The game remains my favorite skateboarding game on the PS2. Neversoft has never done a wrong as far as this entry.
#197 – Pokemon Platinum Version (DS)
The Pokemon series is one of the most if not the most consistent gaming series. In that it never disappoints its fans. The secret is no secret. The same formula is used over and over again on consoles with superior engines thus producing a clone with superior graphics and a slightly different angle of story. I personally am against game series which don’t even try to evolve and Pokemon has showed the least interest in doing so. But I can’t deny the fact that Platinum was an engaging experience like all Pokemon games are. Having two different screens on the DS was definitely a plus and catching them all was insanity… as always ^_^. The experience still gave me that ‘consistent’ enjoyment but I can NOT call it one of the best games ever as it doesn’t break the barrier of evolution. I have Pokemon Black in my closet and the non-evolution factor has put me off from playing it (haven’t even tried it yet).
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