Spooky_Jim
2013
Riding the high of The Walking Dead's success, Telltale pivoted to the colorful, fantastical world of Fables. And boy did they nail it. The same branching narrative and split-second decision making that made TWD so engaging works perfectly with Bigby and the colorful cast of fairy tale characters. Excited to get the sequel a decade later!
100% Completion Notes: Play through the game, get all the achievements. I may have had to do chapter select for some different choices, but I don't remember.
100% Completion Notes: Play through the game, get all the achievements. I may have had to do chapter select for some different choices, but I don't remember.
2013
One of the best narratives in gaming. In true Bioshock fashion, the gorgeous, cinematic introduction to the world of Columbia left my jaw on the floor. An engaging narrative that sticks the shocking ending, and serviceable FPS/RPG gameplay to get you there.
100% Completion Notes: I can't remember too much of the achievements in this game, basically just wracking up kills with different weapons and grabbing the collectibles. Nothing special.
100% Completion Notes: I can't remember too much of the achievements in this game, basically just wracking up kills with different weapons and grabbing the collectibles. Nothing special.
2012
An (at the time) unique blend of First Person Shooter, RPG, and open world exploration mechanics. This game's formula was so successful, it is still spawning clones to this day. A wild ride and one of the most memorable villains in gaming.
100% Completion Notes: A very fun list that brings you from coast to coast on a gorgeous tropical island stuffed with content.
100% Completion Notes: A very fun list that brings you from coast to coast on a gorgeous tropical island stuffed with content.
Do you remember what superhero games were like prior to Arkham Asylum? Probably not if you're like me/around my age. The polish and cohesion of this game showed what it truly means to play as a superhero. The only detraction I can find for this game is the lackluster final boss.
100% Completion Notes: An overall fun list if you enjoy unique collectibles. The challenge rooms were a bit of a drag but at least felt fair.
100% Completion Notes: An overall fun list if you enjoy unique collectibles. The challenge rooms were a bit of a drag but at least felt fair.
The greatest FPS of all time. Multiplayer and campaign were both revolutionary and launched Call of Duty into the behemoth it is today. 'All Gillied Up' is still the greatest single FPS campaign mission in gaming.
100% Completion Notes: Very fun campaign to playthrough on Veteran, and an extra special challenge in the form of Mile High Club.
100% Completion Notes: Very fun campaign to playthrough on Veteran, and an extra special challenge in the form of Mile High Club.
2009
The greatest classic Assassin's Creed game, I don't think too many would argue. Improved and innovated on a very solid gameplay foundation from AC1 and become the blueprint for Ubisoft open world games for the next two decades. Hard to beat that.
100% Completion Notes: Fuck those feathers.
Aside from tedious collectibles, an enjoyable achievement list of unique skills and feats, and clearing a dense city map.
100% Completion Notes: Fuck those feathers.
Aside from tedious collectibles, an enjoyable achievement list of unique skills and feats, and clearing a dense city map.
One of the greatest games of all time, and still hasn't been topped by Bethesda. Hard to put into words the pure joy and wonder childhood me felt wandering the Capital Wasteland for the first time. We can only hope for a remaster in 2024!
100% Completion Notes: One of the most fun achievement lists in modern RPGs. Directing you to different playstyles, secrets and lesser-known sidequests grew my already sizeable love of the game.
100% Completion Notes: One of the most fun achievement lists in modern RPGs. Directing you to different playstyles, secrets and lesser-known sidequests grew my already sizeable love of the game.
2011
By this time in the Ezio trilogy, gameplay and settings were getting a bit stale for me. However, it does wrap up the best AC protagonist's story, and was the last time I was engaged in the modern world side of the story.
100% Completion Notes: Standard Assassin's Creed fare, collect all the annoying collectibles, get some creative kills, nothing too crazy.
100% Completion Notes: Standard Assassin's Creed fare, collect all the annoying collectibles, get some creative kills, nothing too crazy.
One of the greatest FPS games of all time. A smooth continuation of one of the actually good Call of Duty campaign storylines. The multiplayer gave childhood me hundreds of hours of entertainment.
100% Completion Notes: Like all other CoD games, simply collecting all intel and completing the game on Veteran difficulty gets you most of the completion.
100% Completion Notes: Like all other CoD games, simply collecting all intel and completing the game on Veteran difficulty gets you most of the completion.