NathanBWriting
Jak and Daxter is really one of the best games on the PS2. It takes a lot for an old game to maintain my interest, or any game really, yet Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy manages to do that. It is a game with a lot of charm, world-building and simple, yet addictive game-play loops that feel similar to that of the stars in Super Mario 64. This game is easily one of the best I have played on the Playstation 2.
2002
Sunshine tried something wacky and new, and for that, I can and will always respect that move to take risks and not stay within your comfort zone. Personally, despite this respect I have for the guts to take a risk, I found the game to be more tedious and annoying than enjoyable and fun. Mario Sunshine feels nothing like what a traditional 3D Mario platformer would be expected to feel like. Although, I can also see why many would love Sunshine and regard it as their favourite Mario game, me really not liking the title is just my personally preference.
2016
I truly cannot believe it took me almost 15 years to give Bioshock a try. This game obviously has limitations of its time, but in other ways it excels and sets a new standard for games from the mid-2000s. The story and world-premise showed that video games could be a lot more than fun, and could also provide captivating and meaningful story-experiences. I certainly will be doing reviews on the sequel and Infinite in the near future. However, if you were like me and thought Bioshock 'wasn't for you' then would you kindly reconsider and try it now. You will not be disappointed.
Uncharted 1 - Decent
Uncharted 2 - Great
Uncharted 3 - Boring
Uncharted 2 - Great
Uncharted 3 - Boring
2016
Ratchet & Clank (PS4) is a game that does a good job in the game-play sections and general loop, however, it feels soulless in almost every other way in comparison to the original games. There is enough here to satisfy the average player, with the weapons and general combat system being enjoyable and satisfying, but as a person who loved the older games, this game doesn't even compare when it comes to the universe, characters and general atmosphere that those games created.
2015
Undertale is a game that will go down in history. Its characters, themes, moments and messaging that players can derive from their playthrough are something that will not just live on in me for when I played this game, but clearly lives on in every person who has given this experience a try. Undertale is more than a game, it is an opportunity to create memories and conceptualise your life in relation to it. Undertale is an experience.
1996
There have been few games I have played in recent years that have allowed me to sit down for multiple hours and completely shut off from the rest of the world and be completely engulfed in my screen. Despite some things that have aged with time, Mario 64 shows why it was one of the revolutionary turning points in gaming, and why it remains such an iconic and enjoyable experience even in the modern day.
Pokemon Platinum is the best Pokemon game ever made. I seriously struggle to find many flaws with the game, and can only really find long-lasting positives, and these positives are the reason I have played through the entire game about 10 times through since 2009. Pokemon Platinum is the best Pokemon game there is, and I seriously doubt if it will ever be topped.
I personally would say Heartgold and Soulsilver are the second-best Pokemon games of all-time, easily, in my opinion, but they do have their flaws which are pretty glaring. Although the large amounts of passion and drive to develop the series further and provide more than any fan could have ever wished for shows in the game.
2019
Luigi's Mansion 3 is a game that all Switch owners should experience, due to the incredible level of detail and effort put into it, which is front and centre. However, it is a bit of a repetitive drag that did become a chore to return to with little incentive to continue playing with the gameplay loop not really being that rewarding.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is an incredible return to form for new Crash games. It excels in almost every area and falls flat in almost none. The visual appeal, mass amounts of content and new gameplay mechanics such as the masks can leave the player with hours upon hours of fun (and frustration), making it well worth the investment. I can only see Crash going up from here.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure is one of the best experiences on the PS5 at the moment and offers genuine quality and fun. It utilises the DualSense the best of any game so far on the console and never gets boring whatsoever. Although it might not be the most perfect or AAA title, it has a charm, and clear passion put into it and does a good job paying homage to Little Big Planet fans in a time where the series seems to be dead in the ground.
Overall, Mystery Dungeon DX is a pleasant remake. However, a lot of complaints and issues with gameplay from the original are still present and unrefined. Despite the improved visuals, it definitely does not feel like a Switch title, and is more in comparison to the original Gameboy Advance title.
With little-to-no new features or improvements from the original titles. If you enjoy dungeon crawlers with hundreds of hours of gameplay, you will like this game. As an avid Pokemon fan, you will more than likely enjoy this game. But if you are neither of these things, I can almost guarantee you will have a boring and tedious experience.
With little-to-no new features or improvements from the original titles. If you enjoy dungeon crawlers with hundreds of hours of gameplay, you will like this game. As an avid Pokemon fan, you will more than likely enjoy this game. But if you are neither of these things, I can almost guarantee you will have a boring and tedious experience.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End was a shocking surprise when it came to the huge step up from the previous games that it followed. Every single capacity of this game hits new heights for not just its own game series, but for gaming as a whole, especially for the year 2015. An interesting story with stellar performances and writing, combined with some of the most breathtaking visuals I have witnessed. This game was a surprise, especially after my feelings for Uncharted 1, 2 and 3. However, this is easily one of the best games I have ever played.
2011
Minecraft is a gaming great. The moments this game created for me will most likely never be matched, and of course that is childhood bias speaking. However, even playing it alone as an adult, I find myself still captivated, showing that not all of my judgement and love for this game is affected by my rose tinted glasses from my childhood. Minecraft is arguably the greatest game of all-time, and is certainly without doubt at the very least, one of the greatest.