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2012
Pretty fun. The "big team" nature of it is fun until I was getting demolished by people who played this game for years. A little laggy but it is a pretty old game.
I'm sure it's a great game if you put the time and effort into it. The tutorial was kinda a mess and the difficulty spike upon leaving the first area was huge! I tried to play it with my friends and we all dropped it after a couple tries.
Really good! Probably my favorite game in the series. The series excels at over-arching narratives, but I really enjoyed the game's individual story and how it could stand on its own. The setting and main crew in particular really carry this story.
2016
It's painful to review this game because at one point of my life it was one of the best games ever. I played this game religiously once upon a time so watching the developers stop properly supporting the game and the company going up in flames over the years. The world, art, and polish of the game is that Blizzard level of insane but the actual game from a day-to-day experience, the community and the toxicity, and the stagnation of the game are just saddening.
The best Daganronpa game imo and probably the most interesting cast. After finishing the series, this is the game I look back on with the fondest memories (and it has my favorite trial and twist) though I still remember not loving the trial minigames. If you liked the first game, you'll love this one.
2020
Hoo boy, ok. I have so much to say.
This game is difficult to review because the experience is wildly different for everyone and the direction of the game isn't looking too great. I've been playing the game since launch, AR 57, dolphin spender, blah blah blah.
MOST of the game is stunning and the quality is unreal for a free game. Everyone jokes that it is anime BOTW but there's truth in it. It's that level of polish for MOST of the game. The detail is staggering when you first visit a new region and it is always immersive. MOST of the game is an absolute delight and it's worth downloading and trying. The world is rich and just plain beautiful. MOST of my time logging in and playing has been fun.
You might have noticed a theme.
The game can be (and has been increasingly) boring, uninspired, and at worst frustrating. Daily commissions and the "endgame" of Spiral Abyss (a barebones, timed challenge mode) feel like chores. Character progression, and the amount of RNG in artifact grinding, is laughably frustrating. Bugs with character that were discovered ACTUAL years ago (see Xinyan constellations) have not been fixed and they never will at this point. Underpreforming characters don't get buffed so pray that all your favorites are viable. The devs are comically stingy with giving out rewards. The amount of information they are willing to share about their game, game design, and intent is even more comical. The community is bad by Internet community standards. Content drought is all too common.
It sucks knowing what the game could be because it has been that good before and then...playing it.
This game is difficult to review because the experience is wildly different for everyone and the direction of the game isn't looking too great. I've been playing the game since launch, AR 57, dolphin spender, blah blah blah.
MOST of the game is stunning and the quality is unreal for a free game. Everyone jokes that it is anime BOTW but there's truth in it. It's that level of polish for MOST of the game. The detail is staggering when you first visit a new region and it is always immersive. MOST of the game is an absolute delight and it's worth downloading and trying. The world is rich and just plain beautiful. MOST of my time logging in and playing has been fun.
You might have noticed a theme.
The game can be (and has been increasingly) boring, uninspired, and at worst frustrating. Daily commissions and the "endgame" of Spiral Abyss (a barebones, timed challenge mode) feel like chores. Character progression, and the amount of RNG in artifact grinding, is laughably frustrating. Bugs with character that were discovered ACTUAL years ago (see Xinyan constellations) have not been fixed and they never will at this point. Underpreforming characters don't get buffed so pray that all your favorites are viable. The devs are comically stingy with giving out rewards. The amount of information they are willing to share about their game, game design, and intent is even more comical. The community is bad by Internet community standards. Content drought is all too common.
It sucks knowing what the game could be because it has been that good before and then...playing it.
2019
It's a shame that this is the most stylized battle royale imo but suffers from predatory microtransactions and a horrific meta...
For a tactical, competitive shooter, it's my go to. I've been a fan since the Black Ice season which makes me near ancient in the community.
It's not always the most enjoyable experience (being a Ubisoft game and the culture of the game being pretty negative) but I generally have fun and like the level of strategy and creativity you can employ to win. Mouse and keyboard users on Xbox have turned me off from Ranked which is a shame. I still love booting this up and playing in a squad with my friends after all these years. It's not a shooter for everyone but it's worth your time.
It's not always the most enjoyable experience (being a Ubisoft game and the culture of the game being pretty negative) but I generally have fun and like the level of strategy and creativity you can employ to win. Mouse and keyboard users on Xbox have turned me off from Ranked which is a shame. I still love booting this up and playing in a squad with my friends after all these years. It's not a shooter for everyone but it's worth your time.
2017
This game hits like a bus but like, in a good way? Idk, it has some of the best characters and writing I have seen in a video game.
2019
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2018
When I wonder why I'm grinding bounties, I think about this campaign. It is Destiny and its story/visuals at its absolute best.
2018
This my go-to, textbook example for "diamond in the rough" indie games. Even if you don't like platformers, please play this game. It's the most rewarding game I have ever played.
Todd won't answer my calls. Nonetheless, it's a buggy, strange masterpiece that I still love and play years and years later.
This is, frankly, the video game that got me into video games.
I met one of my best friends during this expansion and Wrath of the Machine is still my favorite raid. Probably doesn't deserve five stars but it is close to my heart.