In the next couple days I'm making some big changes to the blog. These will include:
A second writer, who has been eating video games for breakfast since he was 5. His name is Chris, and he is my older brother. He is also quite the wordsmith, so all y'all are in for some good readin'.
A new look. This thing uglier than a really ugly thing, and that will change soon.
Also, we will be doing a larger variety of writings, such as mini reviews (like those in my last post), full game reviews, and some thoughtful pieces about gaming, the industry as we see it, and whatever else we feel like because we run this blog, goddammit.
Keep checking us out for loads of new stuff coming soon!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Been a while...
Wow, I forgot I even had this thing.
My biggest fan (my mom) told me that I should start writing again, so here it goes...
First of all, I'm currently playing 3D Dot Game Heroes, Fallout: New Vegas, Red Dead Redemption, The Saboteur, and FF9 again (HELL YEAH). I'm thoroughly enjoying all of them for the most part, and here's what I think about each of them individually.
3D Dot Game Heroes:
It's an extremely visually pleasing homage to the classic Zelda games of yesteryear. It plays exactly like you would expect an old Zelda game to play, but strangely it's a ps3 exclusive. I'm really curious as to whether Nintendo was contacted about this game being created. Like I said, it plays EXACTLY like a Zelda game. It filled me with an awesome sense of nostalgia, and it's good for a chuckle or two, as it doesn't take itself too seriously. Anyone who's played a Zelda game past the Wii and DS titles will notice many little things pulled right from the series. You even have a fairy companion who says "Hey! Listen!". I lol'd. Honestly I have nothing bad to say about the game. It did make me notice something kinda weird, though. If a game completely rips off another and does it well, it's an homage. If it does it poorly, it gets called out and shat on. Just a thougt.
Fallout: New Vegas:
Pretty much Fallout 3, with minor tweaks to gameplay. For example, YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE THE IRON SIGHTS OF A GUN NOW! FUCK YEAH! That was a huge issue I had with FO3. It just felt like lazy animation in the last game. Fixed now though, so moving on. Perks are slightly different from the last game as well. I do have some issues with this title, too. It's riddled with glitches that are so frequent you can almost predict. Being attacked through objects is a major one. It can be infuriating. Also, layers will take their sweet time rendering, or just decide not to show up at all sometimes. That aside, it is a very fun game and anyone who likes the last title will most definitely like this one, too. Some say it feels like it should be dlc, but I disagree. It is its own game, with its own story and unique location. Effort was put into this title.
Red Dead Redemption:
I haven't spent much time with this one, but I can say that I really want to. The characters are all believable, especially the protagonist. He is the definition of bad-ass cowboy. I didn't realize how awesome the wild west was until I played this game. The bullet time, or "dead-eye" feature is cool, but I feel like it can be overused, detracting from the challenge somewhat. The landscapes and locales of the game are amazing. It really makes you want to just explore the map. Oh, and you can hunt. Like, anything you see, you can kill... for fun and profit! There are challenges for killing certain creatures in certain ways, that give you perks. Its actually really fun and addictive. I also used it to gross out my (girl) friends. Try calling someone into the room just as you start skinning a horse. Hilarity will ensue, I promise. Also, it has zombie dlc. Yeah, cowboys and zombies. Can't get much more rad than that.
The Saboteur:
I personally never heard much about this game when it came out, but my brother was raving about it for weeks, and thanks to him my parents bought it for me for X-mas. It's awesome. Think GTA in Nazi-occupied France. If you haven't guessed yet, you play as a saboteur (dude who fucks shit up, generally with explosives). The main character is a mechanic from Ireland, turned race car driver, turned resistance fighter. It sounds a little far fetched but the game does a decent job of making sense of it. The characters in this game are also really great, especially the main. He's got a sense of humour and a penchant for swearing like a trucker, which makes him more believable, in my opinion. The gameplay is solid across the board. Shooting and driving are really tight, and the sneaking is fun without feeling forced. It's generally a good idea to try to remain unseen, but if you feel like going in guns blazing, you can without dieing every time. It lets you play how you want for the most part. Pick it up, its a lengthy and entertaining game.
Final Fantasy 9:
This is one of my all-time favourite games, hands down. I feel like I can't do it justice with words, but I strongly urge anybody with the means to play it to do so immediately. The story is great, the characters are lovable and quirky, and the gameplay is some of the best in the genre. It's Square Enix (Squaresoft back then) at its finest. The best part is, its only like ten bucks on the PSN store. I put over 99 hours (it has a counter that maxes out at 99 hours) into it when I was a kid, and I plan to do the same now. <3
I just beat the Scott Pilgrim vs The World game, which is a fun beat'em up, which will be further appreciated by those who like the comics/movie. I fall into that group. Don't think it'll be a walk in the park though. It can be pretty challenging. Anyways, I'm going to try to update this thing once a week, so if anyone is actually reading this, tune in next time for my reviews of Red Faction Guerrilla, Demon's Souls, and MAG. I hated one of them, but its a secret until next time.
Laters, yeah?
My biggest fan (my mom) told me that I should start writing again, so here it goes...
First of all, I'm currently playing 3D Dot Game Heroes, Fallout: New Vegas, Red Dead Redemption, The Saboteur, and FF9 again (HELL YEAH). I'm thoroughly enjoying all of them for the most part, and here's what I think about each of them individually.
3D Dot Game Heroes:
It's an extremely visually pleasing homage to the classic Zelda games of yesteryear. It plays exactly like you would expect an old Zelda game to play, but strangely it's a ps3 exclusive. I'm really curious as to whether Nintendo was contacted about this game being created. Like I said, it plays EXACTLY like a Zelda game. It filled me with an awesome sense of nostalgia, and it's good for a chuckle or two, as it doesn't take itself too seriously. Anyone who's played a Zelda game past the Wii and DS titles will notice many little things pulled right from the series. You even have a fairy companion who says "Hey! Listen!". I lol'd. Honestly I have nothing bad to say about the game. It did make me notice something kinda weird, though. If a game completely rips off another and does it well, it's an homage. If it does it poorly, it gets called out and shat on. Just a thougt.
Fallout: New Vegas:
Pretty much Fallout 3, with minor tweaks to gameplay. For example, YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE THE IRON SIGHTS OF A GUN NOW! FUCK YEAH! That was a huge issue I had with FO3. It just felt like lazy animation in the last game. Fixed now though, so moving on. Perks are slightly different from the last game as well. I do have some issues with this title, too. It's riddled with glitches that are so frequent you can almost predict. Being attacked through objects is a major one. It can be infuriating. Also, layers will take their sweet time rendering, or just decide not to show up at all sometimes. That aside, it is a very fun game and anyone who likes the last title will most definitely like this one, too. Some say it feels like it should be dlc, but I disagree. It is its own game, with its own story and unique location. Effort was put into this title.
Red Dead Redemption:
I haven't spent much time with this one, but I can say that I really want to. The characters are all believable, especially the protagonist. He is the definition of bad-ass cowboy. I didn't realize how awesome the wild west was until I played this game. The bullet time, or "dead-eye" feature is cool, but I feel like it can be overused, detracting from the challenge somewhat. The landscapes and locales of the game are amazing. It really makes you want to just explore the map. Oh, and you can hunt. Like, anything you see, you can kill... for fun and profit! There are challenges for killing certain creatures in certain ways, that give you perks. Its actually really fun and addictive. I also used it to gross out my (girl) friends. Try calling someone into the room just as you start skinning a horse. Hilarity will ensue, I promise. Also, it has zombie dlc. Yeah, cowboys and zombies. Can't get much more rad than that.
The Saboteur:
I personally never heard much about this game when it came out, but my brother was raving about it for weeks, and thanks to him my parents bought it for me for X-mas. It's awesome. Think GTA in Nazi-occupied France. If you haven't guessed yet, you play as a saboteur (dude who fucks shit up, generally with explosives). The main character is a mechanic from Ireland, turned race car driver, turned resistance fighter. It sounds a little far fetched but the game does a decent job of making sense of it. The characters in this game are also really great, especially the main. He's got a sense of humour and a penchant for swearing like a trucker, which makes him more believable, in my opinion. The gameplay is solid across the board. Shooting and driving are really tight, and the sneaking is fun without feeling forced. It's generally a good idea to try to remain unseen, but if you feel like going in guns blazing, you can without dieing every time. It lets you play how you want for the most part. Pick it up, its a lengthy and entertaining game.
Final Fantasy 9:
This is one of my all-time favourite games, hands down. I feel like I can't do it justice with words, but I strongly urge anybody with the means to play it to do so immediately. The story is great, the characters are lovable and quirky, and the gameplay is some of the best in the genre. It's Square Enix (Squaresoft back then) at its finest. The best part is, its only like ten bucks on the PSN store. I put over 99 hours (it has a counter that maxes out at 99 hours) into it when I was a kid, and I plan to do the same now. <3
I just beat the Scott Pilgrim vs The World game, which is a fun beat'em up, which will be further appreciated by those who like the comics/movie. I fall into that group. Don't think it'll be a walk in the park though. It can be pretty challenging. Anyways, I'm going to try to update this thing once a week, so if anyone is actually reading this, tune in next time for my reviews of Red Faction Guerrilla, Demon's Souls, and MAG. I hated one of them, but its a secret until next time.
Laters, yeah?
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