Exellock
2003
A completely unhinged and purely unfiltered artistic vision
The gameplay, sucked. Like the onground combat was just NOT fun, yet despite that, I can't really bring myself to dislike this, it was just such an interesting experience with some bold plotpoints
The gameplay, sucked. Like the onground combat was just NOT fun, yet despite that, I can't really bring myself to dislike this, it was just such an interesting experience with some bold plotpoints
I should preface this by saying that I wasn't that much of a fan of the original AI game, while fundamentally solid, I just found most of what it did really annoying and boring, despite most people seeming to love it.
With that being said, I was hesitant coming into Nirvana Initiative, knowing it has a far more mixed reputation, yet somehow, this ended up being my favorite Uchikoshi game SINCE the original 999.
On paper, NI does a lot of stuff I didn't like about the first game, it has some cringy horny writing, and it falls into a lot of similar plot trappings, yet I think the thing that made this one stick with me a lot more is the FAR better cast of characters. In AI 1, I only really liked Aiba and Mizuki, and couldn't stand a lot of the folks like Ota and Iris, who are still in NI, but play a far smaller role.
On paper, characters like lien and Tama should be really annoying to me, yet there's something about them that just made them really enduring, to the point where I did end up feeling for them during some scenes. Not every new character is a winner, but a very solid amount of them are.
Other then that, I also think I preferred the faster pacing, and found the plot to be a lot more interesting, though this is where I think I can see why a lotta folks don't dig this one as much as the first.
AI 1 has one of the tamer "uchikoshi mindfucks" but NI has one of the most extreme. I personally thought it was really neat on reveal, but looking back, I can see why so many think it's total BS, and on top of that, for people who DID really like the first game, this one does kinda shit over a lot of what it did with its characters and retcons. Now thankfully I DIDN'T care for them, so that stuff didn't bother me much, but I can see how it would be a total dealbreaker for many.
At the end of the day, It's kinda hard for me to explain just why I liked this one so much more then AI 1, I guess something with it just happened to click in the way that one didn't. It repeats a lot of the same stuff the first game did even, to a bit of an excessive degree. But while I was rolling my eyes during the credits of AI: The Somnium Files, in Nirvana Initiative, I just had a dumb smile plastered over my face throughout.
With that being said, I was hesitant coming into Nirvana Initiative, knowing it has a far more mixed reputation, yet somehow, this ended up being my favorite Uchikoshi game SINCE the original 999.
On paper, NI does a lot of stuff I didn't like about the first game, it has some cringy horny writing, and it falls into a lot of similar plot trappings, yet I think the thing that made this one stick with me a lot more is the FAR better cast of characters. In AI 1, I only really liked Aiba and Mizuki, and couldn't stand a lot of the folks like Ota and Iris, who are still in NI, but play a far smaller role.
On paper, characters like lien and Tama should be really annoying to me, yet there's something about them that just made them really enduring, to the point where I did end up feeling for them during some scenes. Not every new character is a winner, but a very solid amount of them are.
Other then that, I also think I preferred the faster pacing, and found the plot to be a lot more interesting, though this is where I think I can see why a lotta folks don't dig this one as much as the first.
AI 1 has one of the tamer "uchikoshi mindfucks" but NI has one of the most extreme. I personally thought it was really neat on reveal, but looking back, I can see why so many think it's total BS, and on top of that, for people who DID really like the first game, this one does kinda shit over a lot of what it did with its characters and retcons. Now thankfully I DIDN'T care for them, so that stuff didn't bother me much, but I can see how it would be a total dealbreaker for many.
At the end of the day, It's kinda hard for me to explain just why I liked this one so much more then AI 1, I guess something with it just happened to click in the way that one didn't. It repeats a lot of the same stuff the first game did even, to a bit of an excessive degree. But while I was rolling my eyes during the credits of AI: The Somnium Files, in Nirvana Initiative, I just had a dumb smile plastered over my face throughout.
2021
Yeah, I pretty much agree with most folks' issues with this one unfortunately, though I do feel this has some strong points like the music and gameplay, had a decently fun time with it overall, Even if it is very clearly unfinished
One of the most incel ass incel games ever created
Eh, didn't really do much for me sorry to say.
There was some good in there for sure, but this didn't really make me feel anything, writing was a bit all over the place and some parts felt forced.
Still good, just. Not my thing
There was some good in there for sure, but this didn't really make me feel anything, writing was a bit all over the place and some parts felt forced.
Still good, just. Not my thing
And thus Umineko comes to a close.
This experience will always have a place in my heart, of that I am completely certain. When I look back on this specific time of my life, this is what'll come to mind.
This experience will always have a place in my heart, of that I am completely certain. When I look back on this specific time of my life, this is what'll come to mind.
This game is great, you all are just mean.
It has some of the best atmosphere in th1 series, combined with what is easily the greatest OST in any Capcom game, this crud is underrated as fuck.
The story is great if you actually try and pay attention to the mystery, rather then just cry every other second about when the cases will be done, even though there are still a bunch of holes left to be filled out.
This game doesn't deserve it's reputation, this is an all time keeper IMO
It has some of the best atmosphere in th1 series, combined with what is easily the greatest OST in any Capcom game, this crud is underrated as fuck.
The story is great if you actually try and pay attention to the mystery, rather then just cry every other second about when the cases will be done, even though there are still a bunch of holes left to be filled out.
This game doesn't deserve it's reputation, this is an all time keeper IMO
As the end of an era for Suda51, this absolutely does NOT disappoint, providing some of the most fascinating writing, characters, and themes ever put into a video game.
If you are at all interested, please play Kill the Past.
If you are at all interested, please play Kill the Past.
Akemi Nakajima is so funny man
Solid FE game that did some cool stuff for the time, but I don't really feel there's much reason to go back to it unless you're a series fan, as most of what it does has already been done much better by later entries
Was a tad disappointed with how this was pretty much just "more Doom" with very little to set it apart, but I still had a good time, even if the level design was very hit or miss, especially towards the latter half there were some stinkers
1999
This was such a unique interesting little game, mixing light survival horror with A JRPG.
Gameplay wasn’t the best, but man the VIBES, the CHARACTERS, the ACTUAL GOOD ENGLISH VOICE ACTING, oh man it was such a fun ride.
Clears every PS1 Resident Evil.
Gameplay wasn’t the best, but man the VIBES, the CHARACTERS, the ACTUAL GOOD ENGLISH VOICE ACTING, oh man it was such a fun ride.
Clears every PS1 Resident Evil.
1994
I wanted to like this one, I really did, but while this has some upsides like great spritework, music, and a cool bad ending, the issue is that It's pretty much 95% gameplay, and said gameplay is SO FUCKING REPEDITIVE. Legit almost fell asleep at points.
2007
I see the vision
Absolutely fanTASTIC Game, and easily my favorite FE yet!
The plot and themes here are so much more rich compared to the series' other game's I've played, and the gameplay was enjoyable as usual!
Please don't Fuck up the remake.
The plot and themes here are so much more rich compared to the series' other game's I've played, and the gameplay was enjoyable as usual!
Please don't Fuck up the remake.