Skidge
2003
Fantastic nostalgia hit but when you really deep dive, there's a few issues.
I used to play this game a lot and I still will occasionally play it. But back in the day, I'd play with cheats. As I got older though, I liked to try play without and get a "clean win." But with that, came the realization that this game isn't as forgiving as the others.
Getting the skills isn't too difficult, in fact nothing is really difficult. It's more the timing, like going to work, trying to be happy and make friends while you're couch surfing up to Malcolm's mansion. Sometimes when you get promoted, you come home from work, but your starting time is only two hours away, so you go to work and waste some time because you don't meet the prerequisites for another promotion and find yourself waiting about.
Great nostalgia hit with some really memorable Sims, places and music. It oozes charm, but the gameplay certainly is dated. I might finish it with cheats.
I used to play this game a lot and I still will occasionally play it. But back in the day, I'd play with cheats. As I got older though, I liked to try play without and get a "clean win." But with that, came the realization that this game isn't as forgiving as the others.
Getting the skills isn't too difficult, in fact nothing is really difficult. It's more the timing, like going to work, trying to be happy and make friends while you're couch surfing up to Malcolm's mansion. Sometimes when you get promoted, you come home from work, but your starting time is only two hours away, so you go to work and waste some time because you don't meet the prerequisites for another promotion and find yourself waiting about.
Great nostalgia hit with some really memorable Sims, places and music. It oozes charm, but the gameplay certainly is dated. I might finish it with cheats.
Great touch up to the originals, looks beautiful and it's great to play it on my TV rather my handheld device. I hope they bring Apollo Justice to PC with the same love they did this.
2001
There's only a few modes with slight differences, but enough to keep interesting for a little while. I had fun trying the different modes to 100% each section. Definitely harder than I remember, but maybe I'm just getting bad.
Played on a friends PS5 together. Took a while since we played a few missions when hanging out.
My favourite from the GTA 3D era, probably my second favourite of all the GTAs. Great story, great characters and just really fun to play. PC version is probably the best, the PS2 emulated version definitely feels a bit dated, but still great to play.
My favourite from the GTA 3D era, probably my second favourite of all the GTAs. Great story, great characters and just really fun to play. PC version is probably the best, the PS2 emulated version definitely feels a bit dated, but still great to play.
2010
This game almost feels like The Room of video games. A lot of the performances are bad, or just horribly directed. But my god if it doesn't have a special charm to it. I love it. I played it first years ago on the PS3 and was so happy to see it on PC so I can go through it again.
Holds a special place in my heart, though some might see it in a very negative light.
Holds a special place in my heart, though some might see it in a very negative light.
2020
It's not the horror game I was hoping it'd be from the original trailer.
It was interesting for sure. I don't know if I'd replay it but it definitely kept some interest. I'd probably play a sequel.
It was interesting for sure. I don't know if I'd replay it but it definitely kept some interest. I'd probably play a sequel.
2010
I remember hating this game when it first came out. Why? I don't know. I honestly can't remember a single negative point. I adore this game now. I've played it over so many times, I know there isn't much else different you can do but I find it so rewarding and satisfying. I really hope there's a Dead Rising 5 that just copies this exactly but maybe makes it a big bigger. It took me years, but with the help of some internet strangers I managed to score all the achievements. It was a really solid time.
2006
I just hate it. I find nothing satisfying about this game. It's just so clunky and awkward to play. To think Dead Rising 2 came from this game and just makes it so much better to play.
I know this game is highly regarded but I just can't. I've tried, many times. But I can't stand it.
I know this game is highly regarded but I just can't. I've tried, many times. But I can't stand it.
I played this game originally in March 2021, but for some reason slept on it for ages after playing the first few levels. Then I came back with a vengeance! I had such a good time, I replayed it for a complete achievement run. Definitely felt like an undertaking but felt worth it.
Even just playing on medium, this is a very funny and charming game. Recommended.
Even just playing on medium, this is a very funny and charming game. Recommended.
I first played this on my PS4 and the second time around I really took my time. Messed around with the side stuff, also took some big breaks between playing.
I know it's a bit cliché to call this a masterpiece, but it truly is. The performances are incredible, it's stunningly beautiful, the story is fantastic and it plays like butter. I don't know many people who play video games who I wouldn't recommend this to.
I know it's a bit cliché to call this a masterpiece, but it truly is. The performances are incredible, it's stunningly beautiful, the story is fantastic and it plays like butter. I don't know many people who play video games who I wouldn't recommend this to.
I mean, at it's core it's still GTA 3, which today feels a bit dated. But this is the remaster? It still feels dated? Yes. It does. It's just a HD modpack on the original. The only reason it isn't lower is because it comes with achievements and an updated map, but really there isn't anything it does that a modded original version couldn't do. It still has the original bugs. It's just a cheap re-do.
2016
In a sense it's pretty basic, but the little details really add to the charm of what this game is. I genuinely felt really cool solving these puzzles and working through the game, especially lighting up a cigar and stealing champagne from the bad guys base.
At it's core, it's an escape room, but the package it's wrapped it makes it so much more.
At it's core, it's an escape room, but the package it's wrapped it makes it so much more.
Like the first, but grander. Not only does this game make you feel like a super spy, but it makes you feel like you're in a high-budget spy thriller film. The characters are really interesting and watching the story unfold as you complete the puzzles is really fun to witness.
The challenges can be, well, challenging. But that makes it all the more worth it.
The challenges can be, well, challenging. But that makes it all the more worth it.
It's a small game. I usually take my time with VR games, but this was easily done in a sitting, with all the achievements. But the setting, being in this elevator and seeing all these different worlds, was really fun and inviting. I haven't played the sequel yet, but after this, I think I'll definitely check it out.
2015
The beginning of my Yakuza journey and what an incredible start. Yakuza 0 is an absolute masterpiece. I loved the story, the minigames, substories, everything. The only thing I didn't get into so much was the skill trees etc. I just made sure my health and power were jacked up and that saw me through to the end pretty easily.
I adore this game. Some bits are insane, but I don't think I ever didn't have fun.
I adore this game. Some bits are insane, but I don't think I ever didn't have fun.