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Splatoon
2015
After hearing the news that the 3DS/Wii U's online services were shutting down, the first thing that popped in my head was replaying this game's online one last time.
Back in 2015, I remember seeing the trailer for this game and thinking it looked really cool. I never played an online shooter in my life, but this one actually interested me with its colorful art style and interesting concept. The day of release, I ask my dad if he could pick the game up on his way from work and when he came home, not only did he have the game..he had an Inkling Boy amiibo as well. That basically kickstarted my Amiibo addiction around that time but that's a story for another time. Anyways, I ended up enjoying Splatoon a ton. I remember the day after I got it, I had a relatives party to go to and I could only think about playing this game. This game consumed my whole summer, I loved it so much. Playing every Splatfest, seeing every update as they roll out, I was hooked for a couple months. Part of that is because I had no school of course, because once September arrived I didn't play this game nearly as much as before. Still, May-August 2015 was the summer of Splatoon and I'll never forget it.
Anyways, time to actually review the game lol. I think the most striking aspect is just how stylish this game is. From the different outfits you can wear, to the more experimental soundtrack, to the unique art styles that appear in the sunken scrolls. I've seen people compare this game to Jet Set Radio cuz of it's sort of counter culture type attitude and ofc its stylishness and appeal to the younger demographic and I can totally see it. It can be really influential playing this as a young lad, and it certainly worked for me.
Speaking of the music, I've seen some individuals on this site specifically call it bad and I just don't see it. Sure, it's not everyone's cup of tea but the OST is really well done honestly. Splattack! is of course a classic and Ink Me Up brings me right back to participating in Splatfests all day. Those are my two favorites but the whole OST is great. I think Splatoon 2 is great and all and probably the objectively better game, but if there's anything I prefer more in 1, its the soundtrack.
The meat and potatoes of this game however is it's online matches. This game doesn't have as much content or modes as 2 (and god it was pretty barebones at launch I'll admit that) but it's still a ton of fun to play a match or two. I was able to play a couple turf war and ranked matches and they were still fun. I remember raging so hard whenever I would lose on ranked matches, I had issues lol. Still, I wish Urchin Underpass and Saltspray Rig were in future games, I miss em lol. Sadly couldn't play them during this last play session but I remember they were some of my favorites.
I did also replay the campaign, and it's still fun as it was back then. Sure, it's no octo expansion and probably worse than 2's, but I always enjoyed it personally. I don't know if it's weird to say but I kinda get Mario Galaxy vibes from it. Just going from section to section using the launchpads and seeing the really cool backgrounds in each level. Always got that vibe. It does get a bit formulaic having every 5th and 6th level be the same level type, however overall, I really enjoyed the single player. At least you can still play that even with the online off.
This game may have been a bit obsolete in the eyes of a lot of people once 2 and eventually 3 came out. However, 2 I never got into nearly as much so my memories of 1 really outshine it. It's not perfect but this game will always hold a special place in my heart and is one of the first things I think of when the year 2015 is brought up. Rest In Piece Splatoon 1 online and the 3DS/Wii U online in general, I loved you dearly.
Back in 2015, I remember seeing the trailer for this game and thinking it looked really cool. I never played an online shooter in my life, but this one actually interested me with its colorful art style and interesting concept. The day of release, I ask my dad if he could pick the game up on his way from work and when he came home, not only did he have the game..he had an Inkling Boy amiibo as well. That basically kickstarted my Amiibo addiction around that time but that's a story for another time. Anyways, I ended up enjoying Splatoon a ton. I remember the day after I got it, I had a relatives party to go to and I could only think about playing this game. This game consumed my whole summer, I loved it so much. Playing every Splatfest, seeing every update as they roll out, I was hooked for a couple months. Part of that is because I had no school of course, because once September arrived I didn't play this game nearly as much as before. Still, May-August 2015 was the summer of Splatoon and I'll never forget it.
Anyways, time to actually review the game lol. I think the most striking aspect is just how stylish this game is. From the different outfits you can wear, to the more experimental soundtrack, to the unique art styles that appear in the sunken scrolls. I've seen people compare this game to Jet Set Radio cuz of it's sort of counter culture type attitude and ofc its stylishness and appeal to the younger demographic and I can totally see it. It can be really influential playing this as a young lad, and it certainly worked for me.
Speaking of the music, I've seen some individuals on this site specifically call it bad and I just don't see it. Sure, it's not everyone's cup of tea but the OST is really well done honestly. Splattack! is of course a classic and Ink Me Up brings me right back to participating in Splatfests all day. Those are my two favorites but the whole OST is great. I think Splatoon 2 is great and all and probably the objectively better game, but if there's anything I prefer more in 1, its the soundtrack.
The meat and potatoes of this game however is it's online matches. This game doesn't have as much content or modes as 2 (and god it was pretty barebones at launch I'll admit that) but it's still a ton of fun to play a match or two. I was able to play a couple turf war and ranked matches and they were still fun. I remember raging so hard whenever I would lose on ranked matches, I had issues lol. Still, I wish Urchin Underpass and Saltspray Rig were in future games, I miss em lol. Sadly couldn't play them during this last play session but I remember they were some of my favorites.
I did also replay the campaign, and it's still fun as it was back then. Sure, it's no octo expansion and probably worse than 2's, but I always enjoyed it personally. I don't know if it's weird to say but I kinda get Mario Galaxy vibes from it. Just going from section to section using the launchpads and seeing the really cool backgrounds in each level. Always got that vibe. It does get a bit formulaic having every 5th and 6th level be the same level type, however overall, I really enjoyed the single player. At least you can still play that even with the online off.
This game may have been a bit obsolete in the eyes of a lot of people once 2 and eventually 3 came out. However, 2 I never got into nearly as much so my memories of 1 really outshine it. It's not perfect but this game will always hold a special place in my heart and is one of the first things I think of when the year 2015 is brought up. Rest In Piece Splatoon 1 online and the 3DS/Wii U online in general, I loved you dearly.
MapleStory DS
2010
It's a nice way to experience old MapleStory's world and general charm in a format that very much respects your time. Movement feels a lot more fun, level designs are generally more thoughtful and there's just a whole lot less filler. The plot keeps you moving through the world and the gameplay requires much less grinding.
The story was also more interesting than in anything I've seen from main MapleStory.
...but that's not to say it's perfect.
In exchange for its much faster pace, MapleStory DS trades away the exploration and open freedom of the original, and the options you have to explore the world.
The main story is generally set in a very linear path, and backtracking, even after the game is complete, is fairly nonexistent.
The game world itself also feels very small, partially because of the shrunken maps, and furthermore disjointed as a result of the plot involving portal malfunctions.
The soundtrack is also... very low quality.
But it's worth a play, even if only for a single run. I enjoyed the Thief playthrough, and liked it more than what I've experienced of the Warrior route; I would at least recommend the former - if you can read Korean, anyway.
The story was also more interesting than in anything I've seen from main MapleStory.
...but that's not to say it's perfect.
In exchange for its much faster pace, MapleStory DS trades away the exploration and open freedom of the original, and the options you have to explore the world.
The main story is generally set in a very linear path, and backtracking, even after the game is complete, is fairly nonexistent.
The game world itself also feels very small, partially because of the shrunken maps, and furthermore disjointed as a result of the plot involving portal malfunctions.
The soundtrack is also... very low quality.
But it's worth a play, even if only for a single run. I enjoyed the Thief playthrough, and liked it more than what I've experienced of the Warrior route; I would at least recommend the former - if you can read Korean, anyway.
MapleStory DS
2010
really fucking good game, too bad u gotta know korean
this was a video game
one of them
of all time
one of them
of all time
A very ambitious and competent project for a game jam, with voice acting, very polished gameplay, and a cool lore idea that could be expanded upon. I also think the character design strikes a good balance, appealing to a more popular taste among otaku audiences without overdoing it. It's a shame that the project itself apparently will never be expanded into a full release, as it would undoubtedly make for an excellent roguelite/like with the great foundation it already has.
Honestly my favorite game in the franchise and this game isn't boring.
Ikaruga
2001
Did you know?
Ikaruga was actually part of a super-soldier reflex training program, but as a joke it got released to the public.
Ikaruga was actually part of a super-soldier reflex training program, but as a joke it got released to the public.
Fairy Fencer F
2013
Just an awful game. Whole dungeons are reused practically as-is -- this in a game where the main story takes you through the median dungeon twice over, and side quests double that! The combat system is theoretically interesting but it doesn't really work -- outside of lategame boss fights, there's not much reason to do anything other than spam skills.