Even though the gameplay and elements are pretty much the same from the last game, Survivor expands the story in new, interesting directions. Has a lot of fun elements and challenge, but can become repetitive.
2010
Alan Wake is an interesting game that handles a lot of themes and concepts well, but fails in other areas that horror games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill succeed, especially from a storytelling point of view. I enjoyed my time playing the game, however, I felt like if it continued any longer, it would have definitely overstayed its welcome. I'm hoping the second one is much better!
Banned Footage Vol. 1 contains Nightmare, which is one of the most entertaining survival games I have ever played. Made much better with the terrifying atmosphere and the gameplay. Bedroom was, okay, it took me a while to figure out. And Ethan Must Die got pretty annoying, pretty quick.
Still as confusing as the ending of the original game. I'm really hoping that AW2 does a much better job from a storytelling and pacing perspective.
2023
Lies of P is one of the best games I have every played. And not only due to the fact that it is a Soulslike, which I have come to enjoy so much. It is just so full of great visuals, characters, enemies, and lore that make great use of the original story. I definitely can't wait to see more whether it is in the form of DLC or something entirely new.
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This right here is peak Zelda. There are so many things to love about Tears of the Kingdom that I don't know where to begin with. From the new gameplay systems, the story, characters, new aesthetics (especially in the depths and sky islands), everything works so well. This game provided countless hours of fun and it is much different from Breath of the Wild that it makes it worth the wait.
This right here is peak Zelda. There are so many things to love about Tears of the Kingdom that I don't know where to begin with. From the new gameplay systems, the story, characters, new aesthetics (especially in the depths and sky islands), everything works so well. This game provided countless hours of fun and it is much different from Breath of the Wild that it makes it worth the wait.
2024
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Few games break the internet as hard as Palworld. I never expected this game to surpass my expectations in so many areas. I am eager to see the future of this game as the only "drawback" I can give it is that it is too damn addicting. The multiplayer also adds an interesting component that I enjoyed with friends. Also, I hope this creates some competition with PokƩmon for many years to come.
Few games break the internet as hard as Palworld. I never expected this game to surpass my expectations in so many areas. I am eager to see the future of this game as the only "drawback" I can give it is that it is too damn addicting. The multiplayer also adds an interesting component that I enjoyed with friends. Also, I hope this creates some competition with PokƩmon for many years to come.
2024
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Great game that plays with a creepy concept that I have thought about for a long time. Even though you don't do much, it provides a lot of interesting horror and moments. It is also the perfect price and length, as it doesn't overstay its welcome.
Great game that plays with a creepy concept that I have thought about for a long time. Even though you don't do much, it provides a lot of interesting horror and moments. It is also the perfect price and length, as it doesn't overstay its welcome.
2019
Extremely short, but I admire the concept and settings of this game. I have yet to try it with friends, but I had a blast screaming hard at the terrifying encounters in Pacify.
2022
I had medium to high expectations for As Dusk Falls, and I loved the interesting art style. However, the story gets progressively dull after its intense and great start. I recommend trying it out if you're into interactive stories, but it won't be everyone's cup of tea.
Seeing how Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was a game of the year nominee and the insane reviews it was getting here, I decided to give it a try. However, I have to admit that even though the story intrigued me a lot, the gameplay is absolutely not for me. I wish I could have continued, but the combat was giving me a headache.
Ark: Survival Evolved is a sandbox survival game that promises a lot, but delivers little. If you are looking for a great experience like this, trust me, just stick to Minecraft. In my two hours of gameplay, I did not see or do a single interesting thing that made the game worth it, even playing for free with game pass. I can't even imagine paying 60+ dollars for this piece of crap.
The gameplay in the game is reduced to menial, and time-consuming chores built on tedious systems that offer little reward to the work put into it. I spent an entire hour of my two just gathering resources to build a crappy straw hut that I couldnāt even move if I wanted to make changes. For people like me who saw the trailers and screenshots showing incredible robot dinosaur battles, Ark is going to be a total disappointment.
Overall, I do not recommend this game. It is boring, tedious, looks terrible, and I canāt comprehend how there are people who have dedicated hundreds of hours into it. Is the end game really worth it? I assume it is considering the people that have done so, but for others who actually value their time, this game is a big, fat no.
Final Score: 32/100
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The gameplay in the game is reduced to menial, and time-consuming chores built on tedious systems that offer little reward to the work put into it. I spent an entire hour of my two just gathering resources to build a crappy straw hut that I couldnāt even move if I wanted to make changes. For people like me who saw the trailers and screenshots showing incredible robot dinosaur battles, Ark is going to be a total disappointment.
Overall, I do not recommend this game. It is boring, tedious, looks terrible, and I canāt comprehend how there are people who have dedicated hundreds of hours into it. Is the end game really worth it? I assume it is considering the people that have done so, but for others who actually value their time, this game is a big, fat no.
Final Score: 32/100
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2023
Fantastic game that made me extremely nostalgic for a lot of reasons, mainly because it mixes Minecraft, Lego, and Fortnite all in one neat packafe. It also made me remember Lego Universe which used to be one of my favorite games of all time. However, it also feels very incomplete, as if you were playing an alpha version of a game. I really hope that it gets updated in the future.
After almost two years, one of my favorite gaming franchises is back with its third major installment, and I couldnāt have been more excited. Life is Strange: True Colors returns with another story that combines drama, beauty, and supernatural elements in a unique and new way. Both for the game's benefit and detriment.
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I'll try to compare this game with the previous ones as least as possible, as those were some of the most impactful gaming experiences I've ever had. I want this one to stand out on its own, and even though it offered many things that made True Colors unique, it was hard to ignore a lot of its downfalls despite its enjoyable moments.
First, Iāll focus on the positives: the game is beautiful. Haven was a perfect location to set the game in, with its history and scenery. It made me wish there was a photo mode implemented as there were so many things to explore and look at. The characters were all likeable and interesting, but there were times where the writing fell short with them.
Alex Chen as our new protagonist is interesting, likeable and a great addition to this franchise. However, we donāt really get to know much about her until the last episode, which focuses a lot on her past with Gabe. Other than that, I think that she was well written and had a couple of memorable moments, especially with her interactions with the other characters.
A key aspect of the Life is Strange games is the main character's power. The way it is implemented as both a gameplay mechanic and story element is crucial to the gameās identity. Which is why I think Alexās power to feel what others are feeling was downright disappointing, with the exception of one single scene where it was used in an interesting way (Diane at the Bridge).
The gameās story is underwhelming, confusing, and lacking any conflict. While I enjoyed some of the social commentary on corporate control, a lot of the plotās direction felt like it was going nowhere. I honestly didn't care that much about the end goal of discovering Typhonās secrets. Compared to the serial killer / disappearance story or the intense western journey of the other two titles, this one felt very tame, watered-down, and boring. It has more of a chill setting that focuses on everyday problems, which can be enjoyable for some, but for me it was a letdown.
The previous games were released in an episodic format, with several months of wait between releases. This is in contrast with True Colors, which was released all at once. I think it was better before, as it gives one more time to process the last episode, but that is just a matter of personal preference.
The endings and their variety were extremely disappointing, to say the least. Again, I hate comparing True Colors to the previous LiS games, but I wish there was more at stake than who you romance in the end. It actually seemed like every single choice you made didnāt actually matter or had any impact, even in the end. Even though the original was similar in this regard, the final choice was massive. And in LiS 2, this was taken to the next level leaving you with drastically different endings depending on the brothersā relationship.
Overall, I think the game is a decent, relaxing experience. New-comers to the franchise will probably enjoy it. But personally, if you are a hardcore fan of the franchise as I am, you will not like it. As with Tell Me Why last year, I donāt think this will age as well as the previous Life is Strange games, and frankly it didnāt leave me with any desire to replay it.
Final Score: 72/100
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I'll try to compare this game with the previous ones as least as possible, as those were some of the most impactful gaming experiences I've ever had. I want this one to stand out on its own, and even though it offered many things that made True Colors unique, it was hard to ignore a lot of its downfalls despite its enjoyable moments.
First, Iāll focus on the positives: the game is beautiful. Haven was a perfect location to set the game in, with its history and scenery. It made me wish there was a photo mode implemented as there were so many things to explore and look at. The characters were all likeable and interesting, but there were times where the writing fell short with them.
Alex Chen as our new protagonist is interesting, likeable and a great addition to this franchise. However, we donāt really get to know much about her until the last episode, which focuses a lot on her past with Gabe. Other than that, I think that she was well written and had a couple of memorable moments, especially with her interactions with the other characters.
A key aspect of the Life is Strange games is the main character's power. The way it is implemented as both a gameplay mechanic and story element is crucial to the gameās identity. Which is why I think Alexās power to feel what others are feeling was downright disappointing, with the exception of one single scene where it was used in an interesting way (Diane at the Bridge).
The gameās story is underwhelming, confusing, and lacking any conflict. While I enjoyed some of the social commentary on corporate control, a lot of the plotās direction felt like it was going nowhere. I honestly didn't care that much about the end goal of discovering Typhonās secrets. Compared to the serial killer / disappearance story or the intense western journey of the other two titles, this one felt very tame, watered-down, and boring. It has more of a chill setting that focuses on everyday problems, which can be enjoyable for some, but for me it was a letdown.
The previous games were released in an episodic format, with several months of wait between releases. This is in contrast with True Colors, which was released all at once. I think it was better before, as it gives one more time to process the last episode, but that is just a matter of personal preference.
The endings and their variety were extremely disappointing, to say the least. Again, I hate comparing True Colors to the previous LiS games, but I wish there was more at stake than who you romance in the end. It actually seemed like every single choice you made didnāt actually matter or had any impact, even in the end. Even though the original was similar in this regard, the final choice was massive. And in LiS 2, this was taken to the next level leaving you with drastically different endings depending on the brothersā relationship.
Overall, I think the game is a decent, relaxing experience. New-comers to the franchise will probably enjoy it. But personally, if you are a hardcore fan of the franchise as I am, you will not like it. As with Tell Me Why last year, I donāt think this will age as well as the previous Life is Strange games, and frankly it didnāt leave me with any desire to replay it.
Final Score: 72/100
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2018
Pretty fun and challenging. Also full of great messages around mental health and overcoming obstacles.