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Platform: Xbox Series X
Date Started: March 15th, 2024
Date Finished: April 24th, 2024
Time Played: 64 Hours
"Witcher mutations, they strip us of emotion. I’d be jumping for joy otherwise."
This is the first time I have played through The Witcher III since its original release, and not only does it hold up, it surpasses my memories' expectations thanks to the massive updates and upgrades and the addition of the two major expansions in this Complete Edition.
Whilst I found both Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine lacking in comparison to the main story, they are nevertheless both wonderfully written joys to engage in. Toussant is a lovely new location to explore and offers tons to do and gives book readers plenty to feed off of.
The game is a little janky at times in terms of Geralt's stiff movements (this also applies to navigation on Roach), but I have always found the combat to be a good time, and the little jank there is rarely detracted from my enjoyment.
The Witcher III is just a monumental game, and it remains one of my all-time favourites. I'm so glad that I finally got around to doing this second play-through, and while I didn't spend as much time in the world as I did on my initial run, I had just as much of an amazing time. The characters are so well written, the world so absorbing and the story so captivating that there are no doubts as to why this one is held in such legendary regard.
Date Started: March 15th, 2024
Date Finished: April 24th, 2024
Time Played: 64 Hours
"Witcher mutations, they strip us of emotion. I’d be jumping for joy otherwise."
This is the first time I have played through The Witcher III since its original release, and not only does it hold up, it surpasses my memories' expectations thanks to the massive updates and upgrades and the addition of the two major expansions in this Complete Edition.
Whilst I found both Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine lacking in comparison to the main story, they are nevertheless both wonderfully written joys to engage in. Toussant is a lovely new location to explore and offers tons to do and gives book readers plenty to feed off of.
The game is a little janky at times in terms of Geralt's stiff movements (this also applies to navigation on Roach), but I have always found the combat to be a good time, and the little jank there is rarely detracted from my enjoyment.
The Witcher III is just a monumental game, and it remains one of my all-time favourites. I'm so glad that I finally got around to doing this second play-through, and while I didn't spend as much time in the world as I did on my initial run, I had just as much of an amazing time. The characters are so well written, the world so absorbing and the story so captivating that there are no doubts as to why this one is held in such legendary regard.
Platform: Xbox One (Via Xbox Series X)
Date Started: January 20th, 2024
Date Finished: April 4th, 2024
Time Played: Unknown
"I could do that all day!"
An excellent, tight, incredibly fun shooter that gave birth to one of Xbox's most important and iconic franchises, Gears of War is atmospheric, over the top and excellent all-round.
With a strong story, an outstanding set of characters and shooting mechanics that still feel pretty much as good as nearly anything else around, this first entry was always going to be a hit, and all of it looks and feels so much better in this Ultimate Edition.
With the developers putting cut content back in and split screen being as fun as ever, this is a game that still holds up on every level. It looks great, feels great, sounds and plays great - what's not to like?!
Date Started: January 20th, 2024
Date Finished: April 4th, 2024
Time Played: Unknown
"I could do that all day!"
An excellent, tight, incredibly fun shooter that gave birth to one of Xbox's most important and iconic franchises, Gears of War is atmospheric, over the top and excellent all-round.
With a strong story, an outstanding set of characters and shooting mechanics that still feel pretty much as good as nearly anything else around, this first entry was always going to be a hit, and all of it looks and feels so much better in this Ultimate Edition.
With the developers putting cut content back in and split screen being as fun as ever, this is a game that still holds up on every level. It looks great, feels great, sounds and plays great - what's not to like?!
Platform: PlayStation 5
Date Started: March 13th, 2024
Date Finished: March 16th, 2024
Time Played: 9 Hours
"In death as he was in life. Disgusting."
Another outstanding entry into the Resident Evil franchise, following on excellently from VII, throwing us into a 4-inspired setting that still holds plenty of variety, Resident Evil: Village was an absolutely great time that absorbed me from beginning to end.
The castle, village and doll house were all just riveting locations and some of my favourite in the whole series. In fact, I'd say this game is definitely high up in my ranking, although, as tends to be a trend with the series, I found the final area to be significantly weaker than what came before, and I didn't have much fun with it at all.
That being said, the return of a familiar face made the story even more compelling, or as compelling as a Resident Evil story can be, and while the main villain left a lot to be desired, characters such as the Duke and Lady Dimitrescu and daughters made for typically memorable, standout additions to the franchise.
Overall, then, I just had a terrific time with this one, and although it let me down a little in the final area, it didn't sour my experience as a whole. Resident Evil: Village is a truly great game!
Date Started: March 13th, 2024
Date Finished: March 16th, 2024
Time Played: 9 Hours
"In death as he was in life. Disgusting."
Another outstanding entry into the Resident Evil franchise, following on excellently from VII, throwing us into a 4-inspired setting that still holds plenty of variety, Resident Evil: Village was an absolutely great time that absorbed me from beginning to end.
The castle, village and doll house were all just riveting locations and some of my favourite in the whole series. In fact, I'd say this game is definitely high up in my ranking, although, as tends to be a trend with the series, I found the final area to be significantly weaker than what came before, and I didn't have much fun with it at all.
That being said, the return of a familiar face made the story even more compelling, or as compelling as a Resident Evil story can be, and while the main villain left a lot to be desired, characters such as the Duke and Lady Dimitrescu and daughters made for typically memorable, standout additions to the franchise.
Overall, then, I just had a terrific time with this one, and although it let me down a little in the final area, it didn't sour my experience as a whole. Resident Evil: Village is a truly great game!