Seamouse
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I got to play this game a few days before launch and I'm already 15 hours in, I can definitely say that this game is literally a suikoden game. There are many things you'll recognize if you're a suikoden fan like me. The difficulty has been improved A LOT which was basically the weak point of suikoden. I really like lian her conversations they're so good, tbh I don't get the translation hate I think it's really fun, don't listen to the haters they have brainrot and are actually insane about it. I don't think I'll like seign and jowa better than jowy and riou though. This might be the best looking HD2D game so far, the game doesn't have annoying filters like octopath and triangle strategy, it's easy to read what's going on the screen unlike squares HD2D games. the characters are very expressive to be a HD2D game which I really like, it does a lot to make things feel alive. The blur might be annoying sometimes especially when they blur the place you're walking to, bruh why blur the thing you're focusing on it's so annoying, it feels so uncomfortable to look at it's like having bad eyesight ( I found out I can turn it off yippie ). I will update my review when I get further
This game is extremely underrated. It's the most philosophical Harvest Moon game yet, delving into deep contemplation and questioning the existence of its characters and humanity. What I enjoy most is the exploratory aspect of the game. There's so much to discover, to explore, and to forage. Additionally, the farming mechanics are among the best. It's incredibly enjoyable to plant and harvest, and the process is quick and seamless, unlike other Harvest Moon games. This game effectively blends technology with manual labor, resulting in a satisfying experience. The soundtrack adds to the experience, providing a soothing and relaxing backdrop that I truly appreciate. However, it still has some flaws. The characters lack depth, traditional marriage isn't included, and the animals serve little purpose beyond being present. Despite these drawbacks, it's a masterpiece in my eyes, worthy of a remake.
My wife made me play this, she laughs that I'm much like Harry Dubois and she's Kim Kitsuragi. I take a deep dive into myself and realize that we're not all that far from the broken down alcoholic we control, and his choices seem all too relatable to us, no matter how functional we are at the time. Harry's pretty functional too, he's well, wired, often too much, needs to escape the cruel reality that surrounds him. Luckily my wife's still around, let's not reach that point.
Drakengard
2003
Score raised by one point because being so bad it leaves me speechless is a great use of ludonarrative
Fallen London
2009
Some of the best writing and stories that I have ever experienced in any form of media. If you're okay with a lot of reading, you owe it to yourself to try this out. You won't regret it. Just be sure not to Seek The Name unless you make a dedicated account for it.
Perhaps the best narrative game I know. The game has a rather morbid theme - it's about experiencing and uncovering all the deaths of countless family members. This is achieved with very innovative graphical but also playful ideas. I was particularly surprised by the fact that the game has such interesting gameplay to offer, because you don't tend to expect that in story games. The playing time is perfect, just right for an evening. Rarely have I played such a good narrative game, pretty much everything fits here, writing, gameplay, atmosphere...it's a feast.
It's too long and Rein is an absolute dishrag, insane that they gave him 4 games. Ugh. School setting is contrived, cast isn't explored sufficiently despite them having 4 100-hour games to do so, ugh.
and when I meet kondo in the 7th layer of hell
The (second) best game you will ever read. In a lot of ways it wants to be the opposite of the traditional RPG and that kind of rules. Just a very interesting game to experience. CRPGs are back in style again so you have no reason not to check it out (except for the fact that it's loooooong).
You should definitely look for the party member voiced by Dan Castellaneta. And, figure out what can change the nature of a man, or something.
You should definitely look for the party member voiced by Dan Castellaneta. And, figure out what can change the nature of a man, or something.
Final Fantasy XV
2016
truly one of the games of all time
Seriously though, this game is like a 1/10 in spirit but I simply can't cope with having an FF game at a 1/10 (coward shit, I know.), so I instead have it categorized as "critically flawed".. or in other a words a 3/10. I want to talk about it more, but I can't because doing so makes me genuinely upset.
Seriously though, this game is like a 1/10 in spirit but I simply can't cope with having an FF game at a 1/10 (coward shit, I know.), so I instead have it categorized as "critically flawed".. or in other a words a 3/10. I want to talk about it more, but I can't because doing so makes me genuinely upset.