I've never played either one, but since half the people in this thread have biased opinions I figure I'd say that they both suck!
Those games do not suck. Maybe the 2nd game does but i wouldn't know cuz i never played it but i know i like the first game. It is only good if u like adventure type games with RPG elements mixed with a little Resident Evil style items and weapons.
Matt never said that it was the red orbs that gave it RPG elements. If anything the blue orbs make it more like an RPG and the fact you can save up red orbs to buy abilities.