Exialter
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I never had a PS3 when I was younger, I was a Wii kid until 2014 where I went with Xbox because my friends had Xboxs.
I am so glad I wanted to go back and play the games I missed, Sly 1 is truly amazing.
I am so glad I wanted to go back and play the games I missed, Sly 1 is truly amazing.
Pony Town
2016
why is everyone so fucking mean. the art is very cute though, i like decorating my island and looking at the pretty skins people can make! this is a game thats only fun if you already have friends who play bc everyone else hates you and wants you dead
simultaneously a top 5 yakuza/like a dragon game and also the laziest and arguably the worst written. everything having to do with kiryu was peak. everything having to do with hawaii was mid. the new characters were good but also felt shallow with little development. i have so many mixed feelings about this game idek what to rate it.
fun game kiryu is my dad amon sucks
the last fight was craaaaazzzy
combat was ok, wish there was more collectibles and stuff in the city, fun game, great story. gimme green goblin in spiderman 3 pls.
Cyberpunk 2077
2020
i love cyberpunk i’m sorry for sleeping on peak
Bloodborne
2015
Bloodborne is an excellent game in many ways - especially combat and atmosphere.
No other Souls game forces you to be so aggressive and it's honestly a very refreshing take on the already established formula. The various levels are amazing in structure and nail the gothic aesthetic, also I love how they used the connected level design instead of linear progression, really makes unlocking shortcuts feel satisfying. The weapons have some really unique gimmicks and definitely offer a playstyle for each individual player.
Something I really liked about Bloodborne is how I actually could piece together the story after just one playthrough - I was never able to do this in a Souls game before! And the background lore is actually great, Fromsoft did a fantastic job with the worldbuilding here.
Now, my only flaws with this game would be the vial system and some bosses. While the latter point is somewhat subjective, vial farming can be an absolute chore (without using chalice dungeons) if you're stuck on a part and definitely puts the pacing to a halt. Also it's very easy to just outheal bosses if you just spam some of the twenty vials you're given - not the most optimal solution, but it somehow works most of the time anyways.
My final verdict? This is a definitive must-play if you just so happen to own a Playstation. Hoping for everyone it will be freed from the PSN shackles one day. Until then, fear the old blood.
No other Souls game forces you to be so aggressive and it's honestly a very refreshing take on the already established formula. The various levels are amazing in structure and nail the gothic aesthetic, also I love how they used the connected level design instead of linear progression, really makes unlocking shortcuts feel satisfying. The weapons have some really unique gimmicks and definitely offer a playstyle for each individual player.
Something I really liked about Bloodborne is how I actually could piece together the story after just one playthrough - I was never able to do this in a Souls game before! And the background lore is actually great, Fromsoft did a fantastic job with the worldbuilding here.
Now, my only flaws with this game would be the vial system and some bosses. While the latter point is somewhat subjective, vial farming can be an absolute chore (without using chalice dungeons) if you're stuck on a part and definitely puts the pacing to a halt. Also it's very easy to just outheal bosses if you just spam some of the twenty vials you're given - not the most optimal solution, but it somehow works most of the time anyways.
My final verdict? This is a definitive must-play if you just so happen to own a Playstation. Hoping for everyone it will be freed from the PSN shackles one day. Until then, fear the old blood.
Vampire Survivors
2021
Actually a really solid game!
The gameplay loop is quite simple, but still so much fun. I like how the unlocks motivate you to try different levels with different characters, so you can't just cheese everything with whoever your favorite is. Speaking of unlocks, this game is heaven if you're an achievement hunter and I'll most certainly be going for the rest of those, since I've just got about half before the credits rolled. (Also there are many easter eggs and they're great!)
In the end I've had way more fun with Vampire Survivors than with several AAA games and you honestly can't go wrong with the entry price of just five bucks. If you're uncertain, I recommend checking out the mobile version - it's free and all ads are optional.
The gameplay loop is quite simple, but still so much fun. I like how the unlocks motivate you to try different levels with different characters, so you can't just cheese everything with whoever your favorite is. Speaking of unlocks, this game is heaven if you're an achievement hunter and I'll most certainly be going for the rest of those, since I've just got about half before the credits rolled. (Also there are many easter eggs and they're great!)
In the end I've had way more fun with Vampire Survivors than with several AAA games and you honestly can't go wrong with the entry price of just five bucks. If you're uncertain, I recommend checking out the mobile version - it's free and all ads are optional.
Super Mario Galaxy
2020
Years later, Super Mario Galaxy still has my favorite soundtrack in the entire franchise. Really a fantastic score with a lot of memorable tracks!
Also the Switch port is easily the best version to play the game, I think Nintendo did a fantastic job in remastering the textures and controls where it was necessary. Enjoyed it so much that I went for 100% completion during the release week!
However it's a real shame that the 3D All-Stars trilogy was abandoned by Nintendo, now so many new players will miss out on this great game :(
Also the Switch port is easily the best version to play the game, I think Nintendo did a fantastic job in remastering the textures and controls where it was necessary. Enjoyed it so much that I went for 100% completion during the release week!
However it's a real shame that the 3D All-Stars trilogy was abandoned by Nintendo, now so many new players will miss out on this great game :(
