SamWise
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2007
Just more of the same from the first game, in ways better then the first and in ways not as good. A lot darker in tone at points but still wonderfully funny and stylized. Soundtrack slaps, some awesome boss fights but some not as memorable as the first games, gameplay feels better but at some points felt off, A very strange sequel that I both kind of loved but have issues with. Looking forward to Travis Strikes Again and NM3 when the time comes.
2021
Not typically my kind of car game but I can't ignore just how excellent it feels to play and fined tuned everything is here. I see why people really love this series, I'm more of a kart racer or arcade racing person but despite the awful character models and voice acting that accompanies these games there is a great game here.
Far from perfect, it wasn't grabbing me at first like the previous two but damn it won me over in the end. Sudas style and presentation is just such a treat and hard not to enjoy. This game is pretty much a love letter to his games and indie games. The Gameplay is definitely its worst aspect but it gets better in the second half and co-op definitely made it a much better experience but its real tedious and repetitive here. But regardless the game is fun and loaded with style, a great soundtrack, and funny writing. Can't wait to play NMHIII and the rest of Sudas catalogue whos easily become one of my favourite game devs now.
2021
2021
2021
Bullet Hell meets Doom and Metroid on steroids, I really hope for more games like this in the future from Sony first party that takes risks like this one. This is a beautiful evolution of Housemarques style of games while still incorporating their DNA of who they are as at their core and probably the best game they've made yet. Incredibly addicting gameplay, haunting and beautiful atmosphere and level design that always had me exploring, taking risks and hitting me with surprises good and bad constantly on each run. The best gunplay I've experienced in a game since Doom Eternal and the moment to moment gameplay is incredible. Boss fights were exhilarating and one had me winning by just the skin of my ass. I didn't die as much I was expecting to but regardless this game is not easy and requires shoot, move, run and ask questions later and one simple mistake can fuck everything up and I love it.
There's so much to love about this game and experience for me from the amazing audio sound design that actually works to your advantage if your on top of your game to even a story narrative that had no business being as conceptually terrifying and hauntingly good as it was with a great lead performance from actress Jane Perry and the best audio logs in a game I've heard in sometime. despite maybe some RnG elements that maybe I'm just not use to because I haven't played many Rougelikes but Housemarque has delivered the best PS5 exclusive so far for me and I can't wait to see what they come up with next.
There's so much to love about this game and experience for me from the amazing audio sound design that actually works to your advantage if your on top of your game to even a story narrative that had no business being as conceptually terrifying and hauntingly good as it was with a great lead performance from actress Jane Perry and the best audio logs in a game I've heard in sometime. despite maybe some RnG elements that maybe I'm just not use to because I haven't played many Rougelikes but Housemarque has delivered the best PS5 exclusive so far for me and I can't wait to see what they come up with next.
2011
A surprisingly better sequel that focuses on the strengths of the original game and doubles down on the gore and action. A much more fun experience for me with enough thrills and body horror to go around with some crazy set pieces and even some disturbing moments here and there. An awesome setting with great atmosphere and music, combined with better pacing and an overall more enthralling (action)horror experience.