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Epic Mickey
2010
So unique, Disney really made something special this day
Epic Mickey
2010
This was the first story-based game I remember finishing on the Wii when I was a kid, and it's had a special place in my heart ever since.
So when I finally fixed my Wii, naturally this had to be the first game I replayed after all these years. And it's still as good as I remember
If i had to complain, it was the basic gameplay and the horrible camera controls. But the worldbuilding and story was so well-crafted, it makes me even more sad and angry that Disney abandoned this franchise
So when I finally fixed my Wii, naturally this had to be the first game I replayed after all these years. And it's still as good as I remember
If i had to complain, it was the basic gameplay and the horrible camera controls. But the worldbuilding and story was so well-crafted, it makes me even more sad and angry that Disney abandoned this franchise
This game is a strange relic.
Its atmosphere is potent and as a sucker for anything based on Alice in Wonderland I was immediately pulled into this dark, twisted version of Wonderland. The art style and music are still great to this day.
The weakest part of this game is playing it.
It's billed as a platformer but it's closer to a third person shooter. The platforming is stiff and janky and feels nothing like the good platformers of the era. The game is mostly about fighting all sorts of bizarre creatures with a large arsenal of weapons. Their designs are very creative which is a plus, but they all feel like you're slapping enemies with a pool noodle, so the combat doesn't feel very good.
The cool theme is enough to make this worth playing if it interests you, but definitely play it on PC, and be prepared to save a lot. If this game didn't have quick saves I definitely wouldn't have finished it.
Its atmosphere is potent and as a sucker for anything based on Alice in Wonderland I was immediately pulled into this dark, twisted version of Wonderland. The art style and music are still great to this day.
The weakest part of this game is playing it.
It's billed as a platformer but it's closer to a third person shooter. The platforming is stiff and janky and feels nothing like the good platformers of the era. The game is mostly about fighting all sorts of bizarre creatures with a large arsenal of weapons. Their designs are very creative which is a plus, but they all feel like you're slapping enemies with a pool noodle, so the combat doesn't feel very good.
The cool theme is enough to make this worth playing if it interests you, but definitely play it on PC, and be prepared to save a lot. If this game didn't have quick saves I definitely wouldn't have finished it.
The Sly Collection
2010
Instead of reviewing the collection, here's my thoughts on the individual games:
Sly Cooper and the Thevius Raccoonus: Pretty fun 3D platformer. Stealth is a lot more downplayed compared to any other Sly game, but it has fun levels and memorable characters.
Sly 2: Band of Thieve: Controversial opinion: this is probably my least favorite of the Sly Cooper franchise. This game is still really good, but I personally don't think it's quite as good as the others.
Sly 3: My favorite game in the series. Best story and best characters, but it is a little disappointing that they got rid of clue bottles and replaced them with the forgettable challenges.
Overall: The Sly Cooper franchise is probably my favorite series of 3D platformers and it sparked my love of stealth games too.
Sly Cooper and the Thevius Raccoonus: Pretty fun 3D platformer. Stealth is a lot more downplayed compared to any other Sly game, but it has fun levels and memorable characters.
Sly 2: Band of Thieve: Controversial opinion: this is probably my least favorite of the Sly Cooper franchise. This game is still really good, but I personally don't think it's quite as good as the others.
Sly 3: My favorite game in the series. Best story and best characters, but it is a little disappointing that they got rid of clue bottles and replaced them with the forgettable challenges.
Overall: The Sly Cooper franchise is probably my favorite series of 3D platformers and it sparked my love of stealth games too.
I've been stuck on that boss fight with Rolph's goat for 16 years
The Wolf Among Us
2013
I rarely replay games. I replayed TWAU 4 times and didn't get bored a bit. It is one my of go-to games to describe my taste in narratives as well as personality. As a person who often likes dark takes on different mythos and fables, TWAU got me introduced to Vertigo's Fables series. I also must mention the choices you take in this one (although still somewhat limited) is far more intricate when poising an ethical standpoint than any other TellTale game up to date. Its setting is that good and TWAU2 needs to build upon that shit.
Nobody is ever happy and at the end of the fucking day the sheriff is still the bad guy. Bigby being straight up relatable.
Nobody is ever happy and at the end of the fucking day the sheriff is still the bad guy. Bigby being straight up relatable.