Bargain Bin Reviews

We’ve all heard it. The economy is bad, games are 60 bucks a pop, and I’m bored with what I have to play. Have no fear! The staff here at +10 Damage Gaming has taken it upon themselves to do all the dirty work for you. Below you will see staff favorites that you can nab for under 20 bucks! You’re welcome in advance. All prices reflect those of Amazon.com. We even put all the games in a nice little box over to the right!

Matt’s Pick

Title: Dark Sector

Platforms: X-Box 360/PS3

Released in 2008, this game may easily be one of the best games you can buy at its price point. Dark Sector blends the cover based shooting that you will find out of a Gears of War while throwing in its own twist, introducing a boomerang like blade. Outcome? One of the most underrated games to hit the shelves in a long time.

Kory’s Pick

Title: Bulletstorm

Platforms: X-Box 360/PS3

Well looking through the bargain bin this time around I would have to say that my choice for best pick would be Bulletstorm for X360/PS3.  Bulletstorm is one hell of a ride. Brief story-plot: Because of a bullish move, the crass and crude protagonist, Grayson Hunt, is now stuck on the planet of Stygia.  Now, you have to get off before you die from the land's hellish mutant inhabitants, or from Sarrano, Grayson's toughest foe.

From the start of the game you can tell that this won't just be any old shooter.  Armed with a "tether" (read: electric whip), your main goal is to get from the start of each level to the end.  The real goal, however, is to do it as stylishly as possible.  How, you may ask?  By being as creative as you can with your weapons, your tether, your feet, and your environment. The game rewards you for creating more and more ludicrous situations; all while enemies are trying to take you out.  By slowly introducing new elements in the environment and new weapons, the game never gets stale, and it never slows down the action.  Just when you think things can’t get better than fighting a Godzilla like monster through a miniature city, you get to control one.  Then a giant wheel starts chasing you down a desert path, or you battle across a collapsing dam, or you battle through a dilapidated hotel just waiting to be ambushed... you see what I mean? If a relentless single player campaign isn't enough, all of your scores are uploaded online to compare with your friends and the world.  Which is way more addicting than it sounds! You'll be replaying levels constantly looking for that one trick you didn't do, or maybe even trying to do it faster for a bigger multiplier.

To cap off this delicious package, it has online cooperative play.  With all new tricks to pull off with your friends, the game doubles in replay value. For thirty bucks, this game would be worth your money.  For less than twenty, it’s an absolute steal

Juan’s Picks

Title: Resident Evil 4

Platform: Wii

If you haven't played this game yet, shame on you! One of the best games ever made and the motion controls added to it actually work (for the most part). The graphics may appear grainy by today's standards but for 10 bucks, this game will still have you jumping and swearing in Spanish.

Title: MadWorld

Platform: Wii

Collector alert! This was the first MA game on the Wii and it bombed hard. Was it bad? No, this game is a bloody bonanza of bonified goodness. I blame the poor marketing and the strange comic black and white graphics to the demise of this great title. Pick it up before it disappears...

Title: Civilization Revolution

Platform: X-Box 360/PS3

Probably the only pc ported strategy game ever done well on a console. They took smart moves (like going to turn based) that make this title an addictive, quick, and glorious achievement in console gaming. Even the handhelds were done well so don't pass this one up during the summer gaming drought.

Title: Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon

Platform: X-Box 360/PS3

  If you love fully destructible environments, huge draw distances, and more cheese than the entire state of Wisconsin, you cannot pass up one of the best co-op experiences in all of gaming. This is silly bug shootin’ fun that is a steal at 10-20 bucks. Collectors, look for the original (EDF 2017) on american release on the 360. Hard to find!

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