kakofonous
2021
Hitman 3 is a fantastic cap on the "World of Assassination" Trilogy. The gameplay elements introduced in this game are genius to say the least.
The connected storyline of the Hitman 3 levels is arguably the weakest link of the Hitman game, but this has been the case with the whole trilogy. While interesting, ultimately the real storytelling is all the stories and tidbits hidden within each individual level.
In particular, Hitman 3's Dartmoor Manor level allows the player to shift the gameplay away from assassination into a form of 3D Mystery Adventure game. This level is my currently most played in the game, and I still haven't found everything in it. I am sure I will return to this game more and more to discover more and to take part in the developers continuing updates to the game. I, in particular, want to explore the Berlin nightclub level.
The connected storyline of the Hitman 3 levels is arguably the weakest link of the Hitman game, but this has been the case with the whole trilogy. While interesting, ultimately the real storytelling is all the stories and tidbits hidden within each individual level.
In particular, Hitman 3's Dartmoor Manor level allows the player to shift the gameplay away from assassination into a form of 3D Mystery Adventure game. This level is my currently most played in the game, and I still haven't found everything in it. I am sure I will return to this game more and more to discover more and to take part in the developers continuing updates to the game. I, in particular, want to explore the Berlin nightclub level.
2019
The Outer Worlds is the perfect example of a great "7/10" game. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the game builds off of their work on "Fallout: New Vegas". Fascinating lore and interesting characters make this FPS-RPG a great time, with some particularly timely discussion of Capitalism and Corporate Greed.
Sadly, The Outer Worlds also maintains some of the awkward elements of the "Bethesda Open World" genre. As one goes deeper into the game, a player's stats can become wildly overpowered. Playing this game as a stealth assassin makes the companions all but useless (side note: the companion control system was really nice. I hope to see more games consider this method). The final mission also felt a little off to me as well, but It could have been my playstyle conflicting with what the devs considered the norm.
Sadly, The Outer Worlds also maintains some of the awkward elements of the "Bethesda Open World" genre. As one goes deeper into the game, a player's stats can become wildly overpowered. Playing this game as a stealth assassin makes the companions all but useless (side note: the companion control system was really nice. I hope to see more games consider this method). The final mission also felt a little off to me as well, but It could have been my playstyle conflicting with what the devs considered the norm.
2016
Epic Games gave out the base game on PC and honestly it was one of the funnest times I've had for free in awhile. Really well executed. The only Hitman game I completed before this one was Absolution and this one is an amazing upgrade. Although they mostly forgo having a plot, the focus on having large "playgrounds" for the player to complete challenges in is a great move. I've picked up Hitman 2 (2018) and am now having a great time there! If this one is on sale, deffo grab it, or get the game as DLC for Hitman 2.
2018
I picked this game up out of a pile of clearance games at the local big box store and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
I first heard of WarioWare way back when I had rented Super Smash Bros Brawl for the Nintendo Wii. The WarioWare stages confused me.
Now having played a WarioWare game, I am a major proponent of the concept of a microgame. In a loose story mode, Wario pits the player in increasingly more difficult onslaughts of microgames, short mini-games that last 15 seconds or less (or there abouts).
It's a fantastic challenge. I wonder how this series will fare on the Nintendo Switch.
I first heard of WarioWare way back when I had rented Super Smash Bros Brawl for the Nintendo Wii. The WarioWare stages confused me.
Now having played a WarioWare game, I am a major proponent of the concept of a microgame. In a loose story mode, Wario pits the player in increasingly more difficult onslaughts of microgames, short mini-games that last 15 seconds or less (or there abouts).
It's a fantastic challenge. I wonder how this series will fare on the Nintendo Switch.
It's been some time since I played this game sometime back in 2014. This has been the only entry of the Far Cry series that I've played (with a slight exception of a few minutes of the opening of Far Cry 3).
The game is really fun, not gonna lie. Between the humor and the semi-stealth elements of the game, I couldn't recommend this game more. Neon soaked explosions, alongside cheesy 80s-flavored pop culture references is worth the price of entry.
The game is short for a "Triple A" release, with my Steam counter landing at 12 hours. I actually enjoyed this shorter length in an Open World, Do Everything On The Map kind of game. Give it a shot maybe, especially if you can pick up the standalone version for cheap on a sale.
The game is really fun, not gonna lie. Between the humor and the semi-stealth elements of the game, I couldn't recommend this game more. Neon soaked explosions, alongside cheesy 80s-flavored pop culture references is worth the price of entry.
The game is short for a "Triple A" release, with my Steam counter landing at 12 hours. I actually enjoyed this shorter length in an Open World, Do Everything On The Map kind of game. Give it a shot maybe, especially if you can pick up the standalone version for cheap on a sale.
2014
Use FIrefox, ya nerds.
2005
Arguably the standard for Social MMOs. The mini-games that were in Club Penguin were also top notch. The events were some of the most fun I had as a kid playing web games. Tis a shame that the plug was pulled on this game, and it's replacement Club Penguin: Island.
2013
I honestly have no nostalgia for the "07scape" era of Runescape. It's cool to be able to see the game in this version, but it is has so much more jank. Not particularly fun.
It's a competent town management game with some great mini-games, but so much content is behind the premium currency walls. Especially since this game's primary audience is young children, it's pretty nefarious. Otherwise, unless if you are a fan of the show, skip it.
This game is fantastic. It came out at a fantastic point in this global pandemic we are all going thru. I managed to rip through the main game within the first month or so and get my audience with Mr. K.K. Slider. I've played it on and off since then, but haven't consistently returned to it.
It's probably the chore nature of the game that keeps me from constantly playing it. The animals are dang cute tho. I will for sure be playing the Halloween event.
It's probably the chore nature of the game that keeps me from constantly playing it. The animals are dang cute tho. I will for sure be playing the Halloween event.
2019
It has its moments, but the ambiguous nature of the game does not inspire me to really stick around to figure out the last 30% of puzzles I didn't get to.
This game holds a special spot in my heart. My first video game console was a Glacier GBA. Alongside it, was a copy of this game and LEGO Racers 2. While at the time I was really terrible at video games, Frogger's Adventures: Temple of the Frog, I was determined to beat the game. Sadly, it took me years to do so (I wasn't great at video games), with my first completion happening around age 13 or so. Over time I realized the game is actually simplistic and easily played in under an hour. My current timed fastest completion is 32 minutes.
The game is very simple, as you guide Frogger through various mazes of obstacles like the original 1981 Frogger. Instead of a simple street layout, Frogger moves through various themed worlds - à la Mario - each consisting of two levels and a boss challenge.
This is for sure a great challenge for younger players. I would definitely pick up a copy on the cheap (or emulate) for a quick fun challenge.
The game is very simple, as you guide Frogger through various mazes of obstacles like the original 1981 Frogger. Instead of a simple street layout, Frogger moves through various themed worlds - à la Mario - each consisting of two levels and a boss challenge.
This is for sure a great challenge for younger players. I would definitely pick up a copy on the cheap (or emulate) for a quick fun challenge.