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2020
Played this while downloading my first games. Pretty nifty little tech demo for the new PS5 controller. Honestly got pretty involved in collecting all the playstation console/peripherals. Lots of nostalgia for this stuff lol
2019
Played this on my IPS gameboy color from a flash cart. Really impressive game. Very fun to find a horror game on the gameboy made so recently. It does a great job building atmosphere throughout the three days. You definitely feel the time crunch throughout the game, also the music is superb.
I only did one play through, got the "happiest" ending it turns out. Looking up all the other endings I was surprised by how many and how diverse they all are. Will likely come back and replay it again when its not as fresh in my mind. While its a tad short, it does a lot with the time it has and I think does have some real re-play value.
I only did one play through, got the "happiest" ending it turns out. Looking up all the other endings I was surprised by how many and how diverse they all are. Will likely come back and replay it again when its not as fresh in my mind. While its a tad short, it does a lot with the time it has and I think does have some real re-play value.
Very fun little game. Reminds me a bit of super meat boy. I played this on a flashcart on my ips moded GBC. Enjoyed how each area had a unique theme (switching spikes, gravity, bouncing). Made each level in those zones feel unique. Also appreciated the emphasis on speed running. Really forced you to replay levels to better understand/beat them in time. I was able to 100% the game is about an hour and half, but it was a great hour and a half.
2023
Played the rom on my GBC.
Really loved this little game! It's pretty short but every moment is great. It's kind of like a Zelda game in space. However the interactions between you and your ship's AI are very engaging. You really get to know their relationship through their banter. The ending was also very emotional, legit felt something at the conclusion of the story. Would absolutely recommend to anyone.
Really loved this little game! It's pretty short but every moment is great. It's kind of like a Zelda game in space. However the interactions between you and your ship's AI are very engaging. You really get to know their relationship through their banter. The ending was also very emotional, legit felt something at the conclusion of the story. Would absolutely recommend to anyone.
This was an okay addition to KHIII. While it did flesh out some of the ending story, it does so in a rather confusing way. I got it, but only after watching a youtube explanation. Ultimately my major complaint is that it lacks much game play. I'd say half of the "play time" was actually watching cut scenes. When you aren't watching cut scenes its just a typical KH end game boss rush (my least favorite part of any entry). The additional end game content is also bananas hard. For a game that I never died while playing on standard I can't even pretend to fight the first of 13 extra bosses. It truly is wild.
2019
Its impossible for me to give this game an honest review. It is a 5 star game for me but I would never recommend it to anyone. I know that the reason I love it is because of the huge amount of time I have spent playing these games since I was a child.
As a fan of the franchise though this have everything I wanted. It fleshed out a ton of the story. Introduces new mechanics (while also basically incorporating all the good ones from the last decade of handheld titles) and looks absolutely stunning. I finished the story in about 30 hours and spent another 10 hours getting the ultima keyblade (which is absolutely broken) and finishing the battle reports. Couldn't be happier with how this game turned out.
As a fan of the franchise though this have everything I wanted. It fleshed out a ton of the story. Introduces new mechanics (while also basically incorporating all the good ones from the last decade of handheld titles) and looks absolutely stunning. I finished the story in about 30 hours and spent another 10 hours getting the ultima keyblade (which is absolutely broken) and finishing the battle reports. Couldn't be happier with how this game turned out.
Fun little side story to get you ready for KH 3. I've been playing all the handheld games I missed to get ready for 3 and this was the final KH game I hadn't played.
Given it's short length (about one typical world in a full game) it felt more like a tease than a complete game. However what it teased was great. The graphics are phenomenal and the combat/movement systems were smooth and precise. This did get me very stoked for KH3.
Given it's short length (about one typical world in a full game) it felt more like a tease than a complete game. However what it teased was great. The graphics are phenomenal and the combat/movement systems were smooth and precise. This did get me very stoked for KH3.
2012
Streamed the PS3 HD remaster of this PS2 game using playstion plus on my PS4, 2023 is wild haha.
Even 21 years later this game holds up. Really fun game play and the writing is still top knotch. All the digs at capitalism and the army are so funny. You can really see the essence of the franchise and what it would become in this first entry. Of the original PS2 franchises (this, Jak, and Sly Cooper) I honestly think this is the best game. It's so large and interconnected.
My only grip is the archaic saving system that gives you no hints as to when a check point as been reached. Replaying complete levels over and over again because you died right at the end is such an early aughts experience lol. That and the difficulty of the final boss. The game is a breeze the whole time and then the final boss is this crazy slog fest that requires you to have soooo many bolts to by ammo throughout the fight. Unfortunately that has the game (which is otherwise phenomenal) end on a bit of a sour note.
Even 21 years later this game holds up. Really fun game play and the writing is still top knotch. All the digs at capitalism and the army are so funny. You can really see the essence of the franchise and what it would become in this first entry. Of the original PS2 franchises (this, Jak, and Sly Cooper) I honestly think this is the best game. It's so large and interconnected.
My only grip is the archaic saving system that gives you no hints as to when a check point as been reached. Replaying complete levels over and over again because you died right at the end is such an early aughts experience lol. That and the difficulty of the final boss. The game is a breeze the whole time and then the final boss is this crazy slog fest that requires you to have soooo many bolts to by ammo throughout the fight. Unfortunately that has the game (which is otherwise phenomenal) end on a bit of a sour note.
What a phenomenal game! I played this on my Retroid Pocked Flip to test out its gamecube potential. It played perfectly with just a few slow downs here and there.
I loved the style of this game. Mixed with the adventure of exploring the seas this thing is great. I challenged myself to not look up any guides or walkthroughs and was able to beat the game with 16 of the 20 potential hearts. This game has a reputation for being the "easy" Zelda game and honestly that I could finish it with no help is a testament to that.
However, even though it isn't the hardest Zelda, it is still incredibly fun. There is nothing like sailing the Great Sea, happening upon an Island and discovering what awaits you. This game has rekindled my interest in Zelda. I now want to play Twilight Princes and the switch releases because of this game.
I loved the style of this game. Mixed with the adventure of exploring the seas this thing is great. I challenged myself to not look up any guides or walkthroughs and was able to beat the game with 16 of the 20 potential hearts. This game has a reputation for being the "easy" Zelda game and honestly that I could finish it with no help is a testament to that.
However, even though it isn't the hardest Zelda, it is still incredibly fun. There is nothing like sailing the Great Sea, happening upon an Island and discovering what awaits you. This game has rekindled my interest in Zelda. I now want to play Twilight Princes and the switch releases because of this game.
Great game. I emulated it on my Retroid Flip which was able to handle it quite well with minimal slow downs. I only played Jak II as a kid so this entry was a fresh start for me. Really love the casual collectathon. The world building is also excellent and really engaging to explore. Its a bit short by modern standards, I beat it 100% power cells and 1898/2000 precursor orbs in just about 9 hours, but honestly for this type of gameplay loop that is totally fine. Solid action platformer.
This is a very good Kingdom Hearts game. I continue to be impressed by the handheld offerings of this franchise. I had no idea how powerful the 3DS was. The visuals are insane, comparable to KHII and better than BBS on the PSP.
Beyond the graphics the game also does a great job utilizing the 3DS features. You constantly use the stylus in fights and also to interact with adorable dream eaters. They seriously nailed the inputs for a device with no triggers and only one joystick.
Mechanically the game is also on point. You always feel in control and the leveling of abilities/stats through your dream eaters is super fun. It took me a minute to grasp all the interlocking components but once you do its a blast.
Story wise it is KH. So take it or leave it, you should know what you're getting into by now. I personally really liked the story and thought that it actually wasn't too confusing by the end. Playing this in preparation for KHIII makes me feel very confident in what is happening timeline wise and what to expect from that game.
My only complaint is the bosses, specifically the end game. Overall this is a relatively easy game. You go to worlds, beat guys up and maybe have to redo a boss once or twice. That is until the end game. The final segment had, and I'm not kidding, 6 boss battles in a row. They are all also exceptionally harder than any previous part of the game. It felt like I was playing a nice game and then right at the end they told me to get fucked noob. It was so challenging and completely unfun. I like a challenge but it coming out of no where and then just dragging on from boss to boss to boss was tedious.
Still glad I played it. I would highly recommend it to KH fans (obviously) but also to anyone who wants to see what the 3DS is really capable of.
Beyond the graphics the game also does a great job utilizing the 3DS features. You constantly use the stylus in fights and also to interact with adorable dream eaters. They seriously nailed the inputs for a device with no triggers and only one joystick.
Mechanically the game is also on point. You always feel in control and the leveling of abilities/stats through your dream eaters is super fun. It took me a minute to grasp all the interlocking components but once you do its a blast.
Story wise it is KH. So take it or leave it, you should know what you're getting into by now. I personally really liked the story and thought that it actually wasn't too confusing by the end. Playing this in preparation for KHIII makes me feel very confident in what is happening timeline wise and what to expect from that game.
My only complaint is the bosses, specifically the end game. Overall this is a relatively easy game. You go to worlds, beat guys up and maybe have to redo a boss once or twice. That is until the end game. The final segment had, and I'm not kidding, 6 boss battles in a row. They are all also exceptionally harder than any previous part of the game. It felt like I was playing a nice game and then right at the end they told me to get fucked noob. It was so challenging and completely unfun. I like a challenge but it coming out of no where and then just dragging on from boss to boss to boss was tedious.
Still glad I played it. I would highly recommend it to KH fans (obviously) but also to anyone who wants to see what the 3DS is really capable of.
2021
Downloaded for free from playstation plus. Pretty enjoyable game. However the fact that you can't BMX or get any real cosmetics without paying kind of ruined it. It's fun enough but the grind to "get good" isn't really there for me. Would rather dick around in a goofy costume, but I can't with DLC purchases which is a bummer
2022
Really fun game. Played it in couch co-op with Rachel and Taylor. Fun to have us each play as a given character and make the decisions. We were able to make it to the final chapter and epilogue. Kind of bummed Laura and Silas got killed in our play through. But we did save a good chunk of characters and had a fun time. Like the cinematic style, and excited to play it in the background on movie mod. Allows for lots of additional content. I now really want to play the Dark Pictures games.
I really loved this game. All of the original with some new electric attacks and camouflage options. Was great both sneaking around and just wailing on people. The swinging around New York is still just the absolute best on these games.
The story was also engaging and really made you care. Some twists and turns, almost all of them predictable. I am now very hyped for Spiderman 2 later this year!
The story was also engaging and really made you care. Some twists and turns, almost all of them predictable. I am now very hyped for Spiderman 2 later this year!
2005
Decided to play this after the PS1 Spider Man game. Ended up emulating it on the PC and it ran pretty great, minus a few missing textures and some occasional screen tears. However it ran at full 60fps the whole time which is what matters.
The greatest thing about this game is the web slinging. They just did such a great job with it. Its not too complicated but its also not super simple. You really feel like you are spider man zipping around, and damn you feel cool.
Beyond the web slinging all the levels/bosses are pretty run of the mill chase/fight objectives. The story itself is a fine retelling of the comic, with some nice splashy comic book effects for scene transitions and action. I was a little surprised at the length. I beat it in just 8ish hours (so two nights of playing). As a child I remember playing this game forever. Of course I was trying to complete every race/fight and collect all the secrets which would likely add at least 3 hours to the experience.
Overall this is a nostalgia banger for me. Just love the art, playing as venom or spiderman, and good god did they nail the web slinging!
The greatest thing about this game is the web slinging. They just did such a great job with it. Its not too complicated but its also not super simple. You really feel like you are spider man zipping around, and damn you feel cool.
Beyond the web slinging all the levels/bosses are pretty run of the mill chase/fight objectives. The story itself is a fine retelling of the comic, with some nice splashy comic book effects for scene transitions and action. I was a little surprised at the length. I beat it in just 8ish hours (so two nights of playing). As a child I remember playing this game forever. Of course I was trying to complete every race/fight and collect all the secrets which would likely add at least 3 hours to the experience.
Overall this is a nostalgia banger for me. Just love the art, playing as venom or spiderman, and good god did they nail the web slinging!