Justintiger9
2016
This is one of those rare games that makes you feel all warm as you bask in the glow of its brilliance. It's an inexplicable feeling of comfort I get whenever I boot up this game, like it's home.
This is a level of excellence every game should strive for. The mark of a good game to me is always its story, and Uncharted 4 blows most of the competition out of the water.
2013
It's a pretty fun game. The story is definitely the weakest point of this game, but it is held up by good gameplay and exploration. Combat is fine, and traversal is surprisingly engaging. Hunting down collectibles is pretty satisfying too. 3.5/5, this game is a slightly worse Uncharted.
No other game in the world provides an experience like the Mirror's Edge games do. The parkour gameplay is absolutely top notch, and no other game comes close. I was happy to see that the mechanics from Mirror's Edge 2009 were refined and perfected in Catalyst; running around the City of Glass is an immensely satisfying experience. However, I am disappointed in the story this game provides. The biggest issue with Mirror's Edge 2009 was its story. I was hoping that they would try and give us a good story campaign this time around, but alas.
P.S. Playing with a mouse & keyboard provides a vastly better experience in my opinion.
P.S. Playing with a mouse & keyboard provides a vastly better experience in my opinion.
2008
Flawed but great. This was the best parkour game out there, hands down (surpassed now by Mirror's Edge Catalyst). Despite having a terrible story, movement is fluid and the city is gorgeous. If you like parkour games, definitely try Mirror's Edge.
2017
Played this little gem years ago, and I only have fond memories of it. A solid gameplay loop, bolstered by a surprisingly excellent story, well told and executed. An absolute hidden gem. Play this game.
2014
I had a lot of fun playing this game. I think that's enough to justify my rating.
2016
In my humble opinion, Bioshock is a little bit overrated. It is a decent game, with its setting and emphasis on story as its strong points. Gameplay is OK, but it does show its age. Not bad.
2016
stardew valley occupies a special place in my heart, next to firewatch. this special place is reserved for those games so great, they move you in inexplicable ways, and make you glad that you live in a time period where you have the honor of witnessing their greatness.
2012
I feel so lucky to have discovered Dishonored. It was way back in the day, 2015 or 2016, when I had just gotten my first laptop. I distinctly remember searching for games similar to InFamous, because that was one of my favourite games growing up. I had no idea how different they would be, aside from superpowers. Together with a recommendation from Playstation Access & a GOTY award, I decided to give Dishonored a try.
I disliked the game on my first playthrough. And the second. And the third. It took me 4 playthroughs to properly appreciate this game. Crazy, in retrospect. I attribute my initial disapproval to the Chaos system, my lack of experience and interest in stealth, and my expectations of Dishonored to be an "action" game. Let me elaborate.
Halfway through my first playthrough as a murderous psychopath, I learned of the Chaos system. Way too late for me to understand that I'd be getting the bad ending if I continued on my rampage across Dunwall. And thus, I spent the second half of the game painfully restricting myself to non-lethal stealth, just to end up with everyone hating me anyway. Bad first impression, I'd say.
So I tried again. Full stealth now. I hate sneaking around, and I hate being spotted and not being able to kill. Second playthrough botched.
Third playthrough. Trying to be flexible. Mixing stealth & action, lethality with mercy. Still didn't do it for me.
Fourth playthrough. After a break from the game, came back with no expectations. Took my time. Explored the whole map from top to bottom. Read everything. I loved it. Taking in the beautiful world that Arkane crafted, hearing the stories that are buried in every nook & cranny. Absolutely masterful. That time, I learned that sometimes, there is a right & a wrong way to play. And I'm glad that I stuck with Dishonored long enough to love it.
I disliked the game on my first playthrough. And the second. And the third. It took me 4 playthroughs to properly appreciate this game. Crazy, in retrospect. I attribute my initial disapproval to the Chaos system, my lack of experience and interest in stealth, and my expectations of Dishonored to be an "action" game. Let me elaborate.
Halfway through my first playthrough as a murderous psychopath, I learned of the Chaos system. Way too late for me to understand that I'd be getting the bad ending if I continued on my rampage across Dunwall. And thus, I spent the second half of the game painfully restricting myself to non-lethal stealth, just to end up with everyone hating me anyway. Bad first impression, I'd say.
So I tried again. Full stealth now. I hate sneaking around, and I hate being spotted and not being able to kill. Second playthrough botched.
Third playthrough. Trying to be flexible. Mixing stealth & action, lethality with mercy. Still didn't do it for me.
Fourth playthrough. After a break from the game, came back with no expectations. Took my time. Explored the whole map from top to bottom. Read everything. I loved it. Taking in the beautiful world that Arkane crafted, hearing the stories that are buried in every nook & cranny. Absolutely masterful. That time, I learned that sometimes, there is a right & a wrong way to play. And I'm glad that I stuck with Dishonored long enough to love it.
2014
A worthy sequel to the series. The story is weaker, but powers & gameplay really elevate the experience. Can't wait for more! (a remaster of the first two would be amazing too)
2009
For some reason, really scared me as a kid. I thought it was a horror game for the longest time, and Sasha really didn't help. Finally getting past her & completing the game, InFamous has since been one of my favourite games of all time. It can sometimes be hard to find games that tell a story seriously, and tell it well, but InFamous absolutely nails that with style, and the powers make this an unforgettable experience too. Play it if you can. Sucker Punch, please give us a remaster!
Doesn't hold up as well after Uncharted 4, but my rating reflects exactly how I felt when I first played it all those years ago. Masterpiece. Naughty Dog's first grip on my psyche.
Just as exciting & heartfelt as Uncharted 4, in a short but sweet package. Seeing Chloe again is a delight, and understanding Nadine in a different light is a treat. Naughty Dog never disappoints.
2007
What a way to be introduced to the world of Mario