SuperCptKuma
2010
2004
I almost gave up after level 2 because Sam is frustratingly slow. I'm glad I didn't.
This game is some premium-garbage. Once you accept the games tendency to say "fuck you" as hilarious instead of annoying, it becomes a lot more fun.
I still do think Sam moves too slowly. The game speed should have probably been upped across the board.
The copy and paste arenas do start to get a little old, and the massive levels and such slow walking speed led to me never really secret-hunting. Most secrets are also just another "fuck you" anyway though.
The First Encounter was overall a great time and I look forward to possible refinements in the other games.
This game is some premium-garbage. Once you accept the games tendency to say "fuck you" as hilarious instead of annoying, it becomes a lot more fun.
I still do think Sam moves too slowly. The game speed should have probably been upped across the board.
The copy and paste arenas do start to get a little old, and the massive levels and such slow walking speed led to me never really secret-hunting. Most secrets are also just another "fuck you" anyway though.
The First Encounter was overall a great time and I look forward to possible refinements in the other games.
2006
2015
2019
1993
2002
In theory, I like the idea of this game.
Like, it's sort of got some Crazy Taxi vibes? I love the art direction and environments. It's also pretty neat to see so many civilians swarming these areas on a PS2.
Unfortunately it's just not very fun to play. I ran through the 4 levels on the score attack mode, and they're just kinda frustrating. The "story mode" isn't really much more fun either.
I actually think there's a really neat idea for a game here, and I do actually think State of Emergency is worth checking out, but yeah not a great game.
Like, it's sort of got some Crazy Taxi vibes? I love the art direction and environments. It's also pretty neat to see so many civilians swarming these areas on a PS2.
Unfortunately it's just not very fun to play. I ran through the 4 levels on the score attack mode, and they're just kinda frustrating. The "story mode" isn't really much more fun either.
I actually think there's a really neat idea for a game here, and I do actually think State of Emergency is worth checking out, but yeah not a great game.
2003
I dunno maybe there's a pretentious and cool reasons everyone loves Aria of Sorrow but Dawn of Sorrow takes the cake for me.
It feels so good to play. The souls are more fun than last time, areas are memorable, enemies are mostly fun. I actually even half-way gave a shit about the story this time around.
Dawn of Sorrow is a real stand out for me in terms of boss battles though. Each one looked sick and had a fun pattern to figure out. The final boss battle looks stunning but is not actually very fun or interesting to fight.
This is probably my favorite Castlevania game so far! I can't wait to check out the other DS entries.
It feels so good to play. The souls are more fun than last time, areas are memorable, enemies are mostly fun. I actually even half-way gave a shit about the story this time around.
Dawn of Sorrow is a real stand out for me in terms of boss battles though. Each one looked sick and had a fun pattern to figure out. The final boss battle looks stunning but is not actually very fun or interesting to fight.
This is probably my favorite Castlevania game so far! I can't wait to check out the other DS entries.
2017
VR Chat is a very... interesting experience. I think it's worth it for anyone with the gear to try it at least once. You might even strike up an interesting conversation or two. At the very least, it's deliciously fascinating to watch weirdos and socially inept people interact with each other.
Also, there is no circumstance in which a child should be allowed to participate in VR Chat.
Also, there is no circumstance in which a child should be allowed to participate in VR Chat.
2001
I played the (much better looking) DS version.
Chinatown Wars is a pleasant surprise. Lots of fun mission ideas, the world looks beautiful, and the game feels great. There's some iffy 2009 dialogue but otherwise has some funny moments. I really enjoyed Huang. The touchscreen gimmicks were also a joy to play with.
Makes me sad that modern mobile gaming is now so advanced that we'd never get a game like this these days. Chinatown Wars is itching for some kind of follow up (with twin stick or M+K controls, first and foremost)
Chinatown Wars is a pleasant surprise. Lots of fun mission ideas, the world looks beautiful, and the game feels great. There's some iffy 2009 dialogue but otherwise has some funny moments. I really enjoyed Huang. The touchscreen gimmicks were also a joy to play with.
Makes me sad that modern mobile gaming is now so advanced that we'd never get a game like this these days. Chinatown Wars is itching for some kind of follow up (with twin stick or M+K controls, first and foremost)