MattadorD
I wasn't and still aren't a big multiplayer person. I remember playing a ton of it though. It was so fun! The perks, the levels, the kill streaks! It was so incredibly fun to play, and looking back it seems simple given how influential it was.
The single-player was great too! It told a gripping story, and was suspenseful. It threw a few haymakers and I think they landed.
The single-player was great too! It told a gripping story, and was suspenseful. It threw a few haymakers and I think they landed.
2002
I remember playing a copy I borrowed from a friend. Then somehow deleting that save right before he needed it back. I was at the end of Hollow Bastion. It was completely demoralizing, but I wanted to finish it. I loved to combat and the goofiness of the story. It was simple and clean (see what I did there?). It wasn't the bloated mess that Kingdom Hearts is today, ah simpler times.
I don't know why this didn't click with me. I love Red Dead Redemption! This game just feels different though. It's so bogged down. Everything is so slow. It's like Arthur moves through molasses. The most frustrating part is that there are moments where I get that same feeling of awe and excitement that I got from RRD, but then it is quickly squashed by an animation or action that takes forever to complete.
2012
The first season is all I played. It was incredibly gripping. I remember crying at the end of that last episode. It made me realize that stories in games can be touching and deep.
2007
I came to this a little after the hype of the reveal and everyone talking about it. I think this colored my perception going in. It never could live up to the hype. It was extremely fun to play, and the setting still spooks me. I just wish I hadn't built up such high expectations going into it.
This game is more of a watching experience than a playing one for me. Playing wise I barely got to the part where I pull out the Master Sword. Watching I watched my friend beat dungeon after dungeon. I know so much about this game only by watching him.
2016
A game that is just tons of fun to play. The music, fast pace, and brutality of the game fuse together to form an ultimate package of badass demon kicking fun. Every weapon felt powerful. There were a few issues with figuring out where to go or what to do, but overall a blast to play from beginning to end.
2012
THE MUSIC!!! Such a great vibe/style to this game. I remember listening to the soundtrack for hours and hours while I was driving. Plus the game itself was extremely fun to play, and you can quickly go again if you die. Just great execution of everything!
2013
The first and only GTA I've played all the way through. I remember messing around with San Andreas over at a friend's house when that came out. I remember having a ton of fun then. This time around it more felt like I needed to finish it because GTA is such a huge franchise. I don't remember much about it, and what I do remember are things where I didn't enjoy it. I guess my "gamer card" can say that I've beaten a GTA so I can get more "cred", but I don't know if I'll play another one.
2011
It's more Portal with a more fleshed out story. I don't know if story is what I'd add to Portal, but it's decent. As for the additions to the gameplay, those are extremely fun.
2010
One of the few games that I've ever played with mods. The story and setting are normal Fallout. End of the world, mutants, 50's aesthetic. I really enjoyed it though. I like the idea of the Vegas strip coming back even after a nuclear apocalypse. I also remember really liking the companions in the game too.
I got this last Christmas. I believe I beat it and got the platinum trophy in 3 days (thank you insomnia). I was extremely excited to play this game. It sounded extremely interesting and unique for a Star Wars game. I think my excitement for this game was dampened by the latest Star Wars movie, and beating it so quickly. It was a well made game and the story was ok. I really enjoy the last section. It was exciting getting that new "party" member and the reveal at the end was played spectacularly. Everything else was just a normal third person action game to me. There were also multiple instances of bad bugs in the game which required me to either restart from the last checkpoint or the game completely. I'm excited to see where it goes next though.
2007
Playing through this was a mixture of frustration and eurika moments. It's one of the few games that are genuinely funny. The puzzles were challenging and satisfying. The game's length was great as it didn't overstay its welcome and left me wanting more.
The was the only Zelda game I have completed. I just kept bouncing of Orcarina of Time when I was younger. This game though had my attention from the moment it started. I love the traversal and the environment. The music is gorgeous and only adds to the mood. Get up to a tower to unlock a new part of the map, and then scanning around and placing markers at all the shrines you can see is amazing.
Everything about this game is a joy. I wish there was someway for me to play it over again fresh. This is a masterpiece.
Everything about this game is a joy. I wish there was someway for me to play it over again fresh. This is a masterpiece.