adiacone
2010
Having played this game 10 years after release, I found it held up surprisingly well, both in terms of gameplay and graphics (I was able to push everything to max on my modest PC). I appreciated the episodic nature and even completed the game over the course of a year, just like a TV show. The story had some twists and turns but I found it a bit convoluted at times. The atmosphere is what sets this game apart and I'm really excited to see what they can do with the sequel.
2013
Maybe I set my expectations way too high, maybe I came to this game way too late, or maybe I was just having a bad day. Whatever the case, while I was intrigued by the premise, I also felt like something was missing. Maybe the Ultra Deluxe version adds that missing piece, although I'm not rushing to try it. The game has some clever writing, but so does Portal 2 and that's a much more engaging experience.
2017
As with most of these types of games, there isn't much gameplay to talk about. You move from place to place, listening to audio logs and uncovering a mystery on a spaceship. The experience is short, the mystery is intriguing enough and the voice acting is pretty good. A nice palate cleanser for a Sunday afternoon.
Not all games should be as daring as The Last of Us Part II, but those that aim to be should take notes. Technical achievements aside, this was a roller coaster ride of emotions, unlike anything I ever experienced in a video game. Anger, love, empathy and compassion... they were all on display and I didn't get to choose what came next. From the moment I started this game, The Last of Us Part II drained me physically and emotionally, but if somehow the Lord gave me a second chance at that moment... I would do it all over again!
2015
The hand-to-hand combat isn't as tight or varied as in the Arkham games, but still brutal and engaging. The story isn't particularly interesting but keeps things moving. Certain activities are intriguing at first but tend to become a bit tedious toward the end. Despite all that, the atmosphere, the well-realized post-apocalyptic open world, the fun car combat, and the upgrades make this a game worth checking out. The terms "underrated" and "better than the sum of its parts" are often used when referring to this game and rightfully so.