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This game is just crunchy, bloody, over the top FPS fun. It may have gotten me on a list due to how much fun it was to just kill the fuck out of mutant grunts, and the game's points system encourages creative ways to obliterate enemies. The story and characters are kinda over the top stupid in what I think is a great way. It's got some uh, unique, ways to curse, but I think that adds to the charm. Honestly the background worldbuilding and ideas here could really be expanded much more in a great sequel, but this game is still the full Bulletstorm package. Tons of fun here.
Man this one just really disappointed me, even when I was young. It's trying to be an epic story with a 3D platformer flair, but with too many vehicle and turret sections, bleh collecting, a story that treats itself with way too much seriousness for how goofy it really is, and a cliffhanger ending just didn't do it any favors.
2007
The Darkness had more heart than I was expecting from an FPS adaptation of a kinda bad comic. The shooting is alright but it feels different in a good way. You'd have to play it to get a feel for it, but I think the weight of shooting feels very realistic and adds to the seedy atmosphere of the game. The story is also really well done, it's got a lot of heart to it. Exploring the world is incredibly atmospheric and immersive too. Give this one a shot, it's great.
2020
“The wounds you dealt my soul will never heal.”
This game is astounding. For a long time, many wanted a game where you can be immersed as a samurai and shinobi, something a series like Assassins Creed seemed to fill that hole, but could never reach the artistic heights. Ghost does. It’s like an playable artistic masterpiece, a game that utilizes its setting to the utter fullest in so many beautiful ways. The story follows ideas set by classic samurai films, but with so much emotional heart, excellent acting, incredible characters and a gameplay system that makes this the ultimate feudal Japan immersion experience. Absolutely one of my favorite games of all time, and something you should experience if you haven’t already.
This game is astounding. For a long time, many wanted a game where you can be immersed as a samurai and shinobi, something a series like Assassins Creed seemed to fill that hole, but could never reach the artistic heights. Ghost does. It’s like an playable artistic masterpiece, a game that utilizes its setting to the utter fullest in so many beautiful ways. The story follows ideas set by classic samurai films, but with so much emotional heart, excellent acting, incredible characters and a gameplay system that makes this the ultimate feudal Japan immersion experience. Absolutely one of my favorite games of all time, and something you should experience if you haven’t already.
This game came at the perfect time. A controversial, but to me, a well done departure from Yakuza's brawling foundation(even though if you ask me Yakuza was already an JRPG but I digress), this game is an wild ride of fun RPG turn based battles, a delightfully dramatic story, and charming characters, including the most positive and lovable main character in a game like this yet. The perfect game that came at the height of the pandemic, and it remains a fantastic experience.
The only thing I know for real is that this game FUCKS and you should play it NOW.
2018
I love this installment of Mega Man. It's so bright and colorful, brimming with that Mega Man charm. It's hard as balls but satisfying. The added voice acting(actually good this time), gives the characters tons of charm. Love this one.
2015
I think objectively Tekken 7 is fantastic. I've always loved the characters, style, lore, aesthetic and quirks of the series. It isn't my favorite fighting game, simply because I'm too used to 2.5D fighters, but it''s still something to get into even if you're a newbie or pro.
2016
I'm not really ashamed to admit that when Persona 5 came out, I was hooked. I was just the perfect demographic for it. A lonely kid who just wanted to be free, and Persona 5 was that, a game for the social outcast. It's amazing all the way through, though story beats don't completely land in retrospect, I can't help but appreciate this game in so many ways.
Akechi is my bby girl btw.
Akechi is my bby girl btw.
2019
Made a fantastic but flawed game near perfect. And gave us new characters including the best one: Maruki. Play it.
A janky, skungy portal to an Akihabara of the past makes for a lighthearted, fun time. It really is virtual tourism, all the fun quirks of Akihabara make this game feel so authentic despite it's technical drawbacks and downright bad combat. Still worth a look if you're into otaku culture and want to be sent back to Akihabara of a simpler time.
2021
This game is so slick. I love it. The gameplay is fantatic and stylish, like if you combined Ninja Gaiden with an stylized anime kinda feel. Check this one out, it's so cool.
2018
I think in a vacuum God of War(2018) is a pretty great experience. Raw, visceral combat just in a new perspective but still retaining the brutality of the older games, a solid story with really unexpected but welcome development for Kratos. Baldur is a great character and the emphasis on more exploration was fun. Gear system kinda wack though but still a great time.
2018
Shenmue may be pretty outdated in terms of open world game standards these days, but these games were revolutionary at the time. They're vibes, I love the aesthetic, charming story and characters, and simple but fun Virtua Fighter type combat. There's nothing like exploring the world and just kinda talking to NPC's and seeing what they be doing, checking out little secrets and activities, and taking in the world around you that feels truly alive. Hell of a foundation for games like the Like a Dragon series.
Fuck me this game rules. The style of Fist of the North Star translates so well here. RGG really should take on licensed projects of other anime properties, cause they really outdid themselves with this one.