If someone knows of a good third person game that doesn’t have shit controls please enlighten me. The following answers will not be accepted as I have already tried them:
- Dead Space
- Resident Evil 4
- Assassin’s Creed
- Any Splinter Cell
- Grand Theft Auto 3 and 4
- Saint’s Row
Now when I say controls, I am referring to how it feels to play the game, not the button bindings or layout. Every single one of these games feels like you are playing Super Mario Bros. 2, World 4, but in 3D. The most menial of tasks are the hardest part of the game. It makes for a very disconnected experience.
EDIT: I was informed of the Metal Gear Series. This answer is unacceptable. I started to play Metal Gear Solid for the PS1, but had to stop because the control sucked. The person who suggested it also said, “I thought they are OK except when you run in a circle trying to go to a door”. That is exactly my point.
I still like the original Metal Gear when the guards fall asleep and they say “I'm getting sleepy … I feel asleep … zzzzzzzz”
How does one “feel asleep”? I'm still trying to figure that one out.
OK so I always liked the Tomb Raider games. Tomb Raider Legend was pretty good and the controls didn't bother me, although I'm pretty sure you'd deem it “unacceptable” too. I don't think there is a game that has it perfected.
I want to say Super Mario 64 is a good candidate. Compare it to any of the Jak series on PS2 and you'll see how superior it was. Too bad that was 1995.
Can’t disagree with that. Any 3D Mario has fantastic control. From N64 to the Wii, all have been great.
Dan, have you ever played The Indigo Prophesy? I can't believe I forgot that game initially, when you asked this question. Easily one of the best games I've ever played. If you have not played it, I really recommend it. You tell me what you think about the control aspect.