Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

PS2 is back in action. It was sent for repairs and the 'Loading Chip' and 'Controller Chip' were replaced at a cost of RM95. However, I have to get a new controller because mine were broken. Another RM40 for it. So, all in all I have to fork out RM150. Not a bad deal.

Hence, I went and start a new game that I bought long time ago.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory.
I like this one better than METAL GEAR because the gameplay is easier. The challenges are not too hard.Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory continues the trend with improved controls, graphics, a polished adversarial mode, and new co-op missions.Chaos Theory contains three unique gameplay types, but this doesn't mean the solo mode has been overlooked. The story follows a typical Tom Clancy formula of throwing as much globe-trotting and technical jargon in a person's face as possible. While Sam Fisher is a step above the typical meathead video game protagonist, he seems to have a very small emotional investment in his job. There are no Metal Gear love triangles or family disputes; Sam is simply a soldier who is doing his job.There are 10 levels of single-player international espionage and each one contains primary and secondary objectives. The levels are better designed than the other games in the series and Chaos Theory is more of a true sequel than Pandora Tomorrow. t the beginning of each level there is an equipment selection screen that gives players the choice of a stealth or assault package. There is also a third option called "Redding's Recommendation" which usually contains a mixture of items best suited to the level.

PS2 Controller Problem

Finally, my PS2 gave up on me during the weekend when it refuse to talk to the controller. I was in the middle of playing a golf game when the game froze but my controller light was still on.

I intended to send the PS2 for repairs since it cannot read some of the games properly. However, I delayed it because I just want to see how far I can stretch the machine before I have to cough out some dough to repair it.

I am crossing my fingers in the hope that the repair will not be expensive. I suspect the controller port is screwed up and the repair should not be as much as buying a new PS2.

Photo owned by http://images-eu.amazon.com

Oh boy, I just got a new PS2 game. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06. It is a briliant game that just kicks ass.

Image copyright belongs to http://games.ign.com.

I like the player feature design because I can make myself look like anyone i fancy. Then there is the Pro shop that features a lot of brands from Nike to Macgregor.

I also love the 'My Skills' setup. My initial skills were crap and I scored 18 over par for a pro tour. The pros I compete with has skills around 10 each for driving accuracy, approach, recovery, concentration, focus, luck and what not. I started with 1 so I have to play well in the small leagues before I can increase each skill.

The 'Rival Mode' is cool because that is where I can get my skills point. All oustanding shots are rewarded with points on various skills and I can use this points to add on to the current skills. If I beat a chracter in the rival mode, they will be unlocked and I can compete with them in the traditional game modes.

I can get sponsorship offers if my performance is noted by companies that want me to carry their brand.

The gameplay is cool because I use the analog stick to swing and sway the shot to make a straight, fade or draw balls. The game has 'Gamebreaker' Meter that increases after a good shot and decreases if I hit a bad shot i.e. ball landed in a bunker, rough or hazards. When the meter is full, i can use it to reduce an opponents confidence or make fantastic shots.

Overall, TWPG2006 is a must buy for golf fanatics.

I was wondering what I am going to blog here for sometime. Now i have one. The current game i am playing is called 'RADIATA STORIES'. I got the first glimpse of it in http://ps2.ign.com/.

Photo is courtesy of ps2.ign.com

Initially I have no idea the game is about because the gameplay and combat system is based on the older Squarenix games, Star Ocean's battle system & Suikoden. I haven't played those 2 games. In a way it is good because it is a fresh game experience for me.

Anyway, I was guessing my way through the game before I realised that it is a good game. The characters are cartoonish although I prefer the FFX charcters that is closer to human. The look and feel of the game needs some getting used to. I begin to get into the game when Jack Russell (the hero) was fired from his job as a Radiata Knight. From here on I managed to understand how to use the various slashes that corresponds with the sword he can carry. He can carry various weapons such as a one handed sword, two handed sword, axe & spears.

I am getting into the game and try to finish it in 3 months time.

I have been playing Playstation games for a long time now. I remembered the 1st game I finished was Vagrant Story from Squaresoft. I saw that VS was voted 4th in the show called Filter for the games voted by gamers to have a sequel.

Right now, I have started the best driving simulator of all times : Grand Turismo 4. I started with a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR 1992 and it is the car that makes money to soup up my other car, the Pontiac Sunfire.

I thought of getting myself one of those PS2 driving wheels but I will wait a little while longer until the price is down to maybe RM80. For now, my 'Pantherlord' controller is doing just fine. By the way, I rather use the B-Mode to win races unles I feel like cutting corners in a race.

This one is my Mitsubishi Lancer Evoultion GTR 92. The one that makes money for my other cars. It is clocking at 411BHP now.