Last Game You Beat?
15-Sep-05 1:55pm
#1 DCGX
#1 DCGX
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3-Aug-23 3:30pm
#2 DCGX
Ghostwire: Tokyo
After 'Yakuza 6' being shorter than I anticipated, I was still in a Japanese culture-centric mood, and I was actually excited for 'Ghostwire' despite the lukewarm reception. That said, it earns that lukewarm reception.
From a story standpoint, some guy wants spirits and the protagonist, Akito, gets caught up in it while trying to retrieve his sister from the hospital. Honestly, the story wasn't anything until the very end, but by that point, it was the end. The game is steeped in Japanese traditions dealing with the afterlife, and it's interesting, but only scratches the surface. Most things aren't explained, and it's just "magic" basically. I look at "ok" games as either being carried by their story if the gameplay isn't great, or by the gameplay if the story isn't great. Unfortunately, the gameplay isn't great either.
Acting like a first person shooter, Akito uses elemental spells of the soul possessing him, KK, to ward off enemies. There's a standard shot (wind), spread shot (water), and heavy shot (fire). The elements don't actually come into play in any way other than to distinguish the types of shots. There's also a bow, but outside certain, forced sections, the elementals are far better. Each shot can be upgraded (so can the bow) as well as a slew of basic skills Akito gains, but nothing really changes. After everything is introduced early on, that's all there is to see. Same goes for the enemies. Their designs are really cool, but they're the same handful the whole game through. This would be okay, and indeed it works in other games, if the world was interesting to explore, but it isn't.
'Ghostwire' would've been much better served as a linear game. Instead, there's a good chunk of Tokyo to run around in, but for story reasons, it's empty. Buildings and entire areas can repeat, and besides convenience stores and specific story moments, the buildings are completely closed off. What's there is a barren, lifeless neighborhood that, while looking cool, large and accurate, isn't much fun. This might be the first open world game with "towers" that I just didn't bother with unlocking the whole map, collecting most if not all things or doing all the side quests. Speaking off, the side quests can be interesting, but most are about entering an apartment (every apartment has the same floorplan) or battling in the same arenas. The latter is especially a bummer. Like 'No More Heroes III,' outside of on-street, in-the-moment conflicts, battles take place in separate arenas. Mostly the same gray arena actually. Even boss fights are pulled into separate, empty arenas. So what little charm the open world has, can't even be exploited for most story or battle moments.
When sticking to the main story, the game is pretty short. Given the lack of story, this is a good thing, though the rest of the map is available to those that want to do more. There's a short glide ability that can be upgraded to last longer and creatures near roofs to zip to, but it's not enough to make exploring exciting. Much of this I surmise came down to budget. Things like certain character actions, even for story purposes, are not seen because the game fades to black so time and money wasn't spent on the animation. The characters looks good enough (and Akito has a lot of wardrobe options), but there are very few. I already mentioned the lack of enemy variety, but the overall repetition of the game world screams we needed more budget.
As a Game Pass game, it's worth a playthrough. Tokyo fans will enjoy the setting, but the gameplay leaves a lot of be desired. If 'Ghostwire' was designed more like their next release, 'Hi-Fi Rush,' it would've been a much better game.
#2 DCGX
Ghostwire: Tokyo
After 'Yakuza 6' being shorter than I anticipated, I was still in a Japanese culture-centric mood, and I was actually excited for 'Ghostwire' despite the lukewarm reception. That said, it earns that lukewarm reception.
From a story standpoint, some guy wants spirits and the protagonist, Akito, gets caught up in it while trying to retrieve his sister from the hospital. Honestly, the story wasn't anything until the very end, but by that point, it was the end. The game is steeped in Japanese traditions dealing with the afterlife, and it's interesting, but only scratches the surface. Most things aren't explained, and it's just "magic" basically. I look at "ok" games as either being carried by their story if the gameplay isn't great, or by the gameplay if the story isn't great. Unfortunately, the gameplay isn't great either.
Acting like a first person shooter, Akito uses elemental spells of the soul possessing him, KK, to ward off enemies. There's a standard shot (wind), spread shot (water), and heavy shot (fire). The elements don't actually come into play in any way other than to distinguish the types of shots. There's also a bow, but outside certain, forced sections, the elementals are far better. Each shot can be upgraded (so can the bow) as well as a slew of basic skills Akito gains, but nothing really changes. After everything is introduced early on, that's all there is to see. Same goes for the enemies. Their designs are really cool, but they're the same handful the whole game through. This would be okay, and indeed it works in other games, if the world was interesting to explore, but it isn't.
'Ghostwire' would've been much better served as a linear game. Instead, there's a good chunk of Tokyo to run around in, but for story reasons, it's empty. Buildings and entire areas can repeat, and besides convenience stores and specific story moments, the buildings are completely closed off. What's there is a barren, lifeless neighborhood that, while looking cool, large and accurate, isn't much fun. This might be the first open world game with "towers" that I just didn't bother with unlocking the whole map, collecting most if not all things or doing all the side quests. Speaking off, the side quests can be interesting, but most are about entering an apartment (every apartment has the same floorplan) or battling in the same arenas. The latter is especially a bummer. Like 'No More Heroes III,' outside of on-street, in-the-moment conflicts, battles take place in separate arenas. Mostly the same gray arena actually. Even boss fights are pulled into separate, empty arenas. So what little charm the open world has, can't even be exploited for most story or battle moments.
When sticking to the main story, the game is pretty short. Given the lack of story, this is a good thing, though the rest of the map is available to those that want to do more. There's a short glide ability that can be upgraded to last longer and creatures near roofs to zip to, but it's not enough to make exploring exciting. Much of this I surmise came down to budget. Things like certain character actions, even for story purposes, are not seen because the game fades to black so time and money wasn't spent on the animation. The characters looks good enough (and Akito has a lot of wardrobe options), but there are very few. I already mentioned the lack of enemy variety, but the overall repetition of the game world screams we needed more budget.
As a Game Pass game, it's worth a playthrough. Tokyo fans will enjoy the setting, but the gameplay leaves a lot of be desired. If 'Ghostwire' was designed more like their next release, 'Hi-Fi Rush,' it would've been a much better game.
10-Aug-23 3:20pm
#3 PizzaTheHutt
The Darkness on
via PS+ Premium. I'm glad I decided to revisit this, and I'm glad I stuck with it until the end. There was so much of this game I didn't remember from 15 years ago, I'm starting to wonder if I even did finish my original playthrough when it first released. Most of the voice acting (especially "The Darkness" creature) was really good, and so is the soundtrack. The music gets you hyped and kept me going through some parts where I'd die a lot. I probably was dying a lot in some parts because I was being stubborn and not wanting to switch from my pistols to a better gun, I think I used the pistols for 90% of the playthrough and that's no exaggeration.
#3 PizzaTheHutt
The Darkness on
via PS+ Premium. I'm glad I decided to revisit this, and I'm glad I stuck with it until the end. There was so much of this game I didn't remember from 15 years ago, I'm starting to wonder if I even did finish my original playthrough when it first released. Most of the voice acting (especially "The Darkness" creature) was really good, and so is the soundtrack. The music gets you hyped and kept me going through some parts where I'd die a lot. I probably was dying a lot in some parts because I was being stubborn and not wanting to switch from my pistols to a better gun, I think I used the pistols for 90% of the playthrough and that's no exaggeration. 10-Aug-23 9:35pm
#4 DCGX
Muramasa Rebirth
I actually started this on Wii shortly after its release. I didn't get a handle of the blade system then, but the map traversal was what really made me lose interest. I've had the Vita version for years and finally cracked it open.
Yes, the game is gorgeous. The parallax scrolling, the art style, it's really like running through a painting. And running you will be, because there's a good amount of backtracking and the environments repeat over and over. And that's kind of the downfall of this game. It isn't long (both campaigns took me about 12 hours), but the areas repeat, the enemies repeat (and usually only one type of enemy is on the screen at a time), and the combat isn't terribly deep. It has its uniqueness, but everything is done with one button, including blocking, and maybe an analog stick direction. So while the game is gorgeous, repetition sets in pretty quickly. The two campaigns are interesting though, and the music is likewise gorgeous, but I'm glad it's on the short side.
I also bought the Vita exclusive DLC the last time (maybe only time?) it was on sale. I started the first DLC campaign, all of which are more like 2-3 hours long, and while the environments and much of the combat system remain the same, the DLC does mix up the playable characters. It's more for looks, though, as they fight the same as the main game's characters.
One thing that's interesting is that the game's director went on record saying he chose the Vita for its OLED screen. So it baffles me that this game hasn't been ported to the Switch with its DLC for a complete package. Other Vanillaware games have been ported, so maybe this is on the list, but it feels like the perfect fit for the Switch.
Overall, 'Muramasa' is still a great game, but marathon sessions will produce fatigue because of the lack of variety across the board. Either way, this is a game to be played for the art and graphics alone.
#4 DCGX
Muramasa Rebirth
I actually started this on Wii shortly after its release. I didn't get a handle of the blade system then, but the map traversal was what really made me lose interest. I've had the Vita version for years and finally cracked it open.
Yes, the game is gorgeous. The parallax scrolling, the art style, it's really like running through a painting. And running you will be, because there's a good amount of backtracking and the environments repeat over and over. And that's kind of the downfall of this game. It isn't long (both campaigns took me about 12 hours), but the areas repeat, the enemies repeat (and usually only one type of enemy is on the screen at a time), and the combat isn't terribly deep. It has its uniqueness, but everything is done with one button, including blocking, and maybe an analog stick direction. So while the game is gorgeous, repetition sets in pretty quickly. The two campaigns are interesting though, and the music is likewise gorgeous, but I'm glad it's on the short side.
I also bought the Vita exclusive DLC the last time (maybe only time?) it was on sale. I started the first DLC campaign, all of which are more like 2-3 hours long, and while the environments and much of the combat system remain the same, the DLC does mix up the playable characters. It's more for looks, though, as they fight the same as the main game's characters.
One thing that's interesting is that the game's director went on record saying he chose the Vita for its OLED screen. So it baffles me that this game hasn't been ported to the Switch with its DLC for a complete package. Other Vanillaware games have been ported, so maybe this is on the list, but it feels like the perfect fit for the Switch.
Overall, 'Muramasa' is still a great game, but marathon sessions will produce fatigue because of the lack of variety across the board. Either way, this is a game to be played for the art and graphics alone.
11-Aug-23 6:46pm
#5 Alaisiagae
@dcgx I enjoyed Muramasa - I, too, have the DLC. It's repetitious but fun to feel more empowered as you get more swords and level them up, and I was motivated by the story tidbits and finding various secrets, like the sea monster. Leveling up skills in the DLC (and getting different story endings) was fun - the different characters had some unique abilities that differentiated them.
#5 Alaisiagae
@dcgx I enjoyed Muramasa - I, too, have the DLC. It's repetitious but fun to feel more empowered as you get more swords and level them up, and I was motivated by the story tidbits and finding various secrets, like the sea monster. Leveling up skills in the DLC (and getting different story endings) was fun - the different characters had some unique abilities that differentiated them.
11-Aug-23 8:26pm
#6 DCGX
Alaisiagae wrote:
@dcgx I enjoyed Muramasa - I, too, have the DLC. It's repetitious but fun to feel more empowered as you get more swords and level them up, and I was motivated by the story tidbits and finding various secrets, like the sea monster. Leveling up skills in the DLC (and getting different story endings) was fun - the different characters had some unique abilities that differentiated them.
Yeah everything is very solid, just the repeat environments and enemies got to me. Especially the flying enemies. Those are a pain. At least if they had you fight more than one type of enemy at a time on the world map would go a long way. I'm not sure why they stuck to one at a time. 20 basic ninjas of the same color is bland. I'll get back to the DLC, but I need a break lol
#6 DCGX
Alaisiagae wrote:
@dcgx I enjoyed Muramasa - I, too, have the DLC. It's repetitious but fun to feel more empowered as you get more swords and level them up, and I was motivated by the story tidbits and finding various secrets, like the sea monster. Leveling up skills in the DLC (and getting different story endings) was fun - the different characters had some unique abilities that differentiated them.
Yeah everything is very solid, just the repeat environments and enemies got to me. Especially the flying enemies. Those are a pain. At least if they had you fight more than one type of enemy at a time on the world map would go a long way. I'm not sure why they stuck to one at a time. 20 basic ninjas of the same color is bland. I'll get back to the DLC, but I need a break lol
12-Aug-23 1:24pm
#7 Orlandu
Pretty much every Vanillaware game is extremely repetitive, but still somehow fun in spite of it.
#7 Orlandu
Pretty much every Vanillaware game is extremely repetitive, but still somehow fun in spite of it.
12-Aug-23 10:39pm
#8 kevolones
Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U)
Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game should be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I would personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional formula and Im tired of open world games.
#8 kevolones
Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U)
Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game should be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I would personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional formula and Im tired of open world games.
14-Aug-23 3:03pm
#9 Heavyd814life
Octopath Traveler II
- 9.5/10
One of the best JRPGs I have ever played. And I have played a ton of them. It's everything a sequel should be. It's the perfect example of how a game can feel like a love letter to those classic 16-bit era JRPGs while still feeling fresh and modern because of the design choices and QOL improvements.
Graphically, OT2 is absolutely stunning. I honestly can't say enough about the lighting, the animations, and the overall attention to detail. The gameplay and the soundtrack are my two favorite things about the first game and they are even better here in the sequel. Gameplay wise it's what you expect from a traditional JRPG. It's got a great job system that gives you a lot of freedom and great side quests some of which have multiple solutions. Again, the attention to detail is just so impressive. The gameplay is simple enough that it doesn't alienate newcomers, but it is varied and nuanced enough to satisfy longtime fans of the genre. There is also a day/night component that adds depth and variety to the gameplay. You can change from day to night and vice versa at any time with a click of a button and the lighting, the overall mood, the music, the NPC placement, the enemies, buffs/debuffs...it all changes depending on the time of day. Again, attention to detail!
My only real gripe is that the 8 characters don't interact at all outside of a few "travel banter" segments. Their stories are fragmented and it can feel a little jarring at times. Luckily, the stories are all really well told and you end up connecting with each character so it wasn't as big of an issue for me. I wouldn't say all 8 stories are phenomenal. Some are definitely better than others. But even my least favorite was still very good so again, no real complaints there but I can see the fragmented nature of the storytelling being an issue for others. Once you complete all 8 stories, the characters actually come together and you journey towards the true ending. This entire section of the game and the epilogue that follows are phenomenal. I can't say more without really spoiling things, but it's always important to get to the end of a 100-hour game like this and feel like the journey was worthwhile. And I definitely felt that way at the end of OT2.
As I mentioned, this is a 100-hour game (I did everything in the game so maybe closer to 80 hours for most). That's probably an immediate turn-off to most people and I totally get that. I came so close to skipping this altogether for that very reason. I just don't have the time. But here we have a 100-hour game that feels epic and also feels respectful of your time as a player. It never felt like a grind and the way the game is designed means you can pop in and out at any time. Especially if you play it on the Switch because I believe it's the perfect portable experience.
So all in all, this is one of the truly special modern JRPGs, in my opinion. Loved every second of my time with it and it's a game I can't recommend enough to fans of the genre.
#9 Heavyd814life
Octopath Traveler II
- 9.5/10One of the best JRPGs I have ever played. And I have played a ton of them. It's everything a sequel should be. It's the perfect example of how a game can feel like a love letter to those classic 16-bit era JRPGs while still feeling fresh and modern because of the design choices and QOL improvements.
Graphically, OT2 is absolutely stunning. I honestly can't say enough about the lighting, the animations, and the overall attention to detail. The gameplay and the soundtrack are my two favorite things about the first game and they are even better here in the sequel. Gameplay wise it's what you expect from a traditional JRPG. It's got a great job system that gives you a lot of freedom and great side quests some of which have multiple solutions. Again, the attention to detail is just so impressive. The gameplay is simple enough that it doesn't alienate newcomers, but it is varied and nuanced enough to satisfy longtime fans of the genre. There is also a day/night component that adds depth and variety to the gameplay. You can change from day to night and vice versa at any time with a click of a button and the lighting, the overall mood, the music, the NPC placement, the enemies, buffs/debuffs...it all changes depending on the time of day. Again, attention to detail!
My only real gripe is that the 8 characters don't interact at all outside of a few "travel banter" segments. Their stories are fragmented and it can feel a little jarring at times. Luckily, the stories are all really well told and you end up connecting with each character so it wasn't as big of an issue for me. I wouldn't say all 8 stories are phenomenal. Some are definitely better than others. But even my least favorite was still very good so again, no real complaints there but I can see the fragmented nature of the storytelling being an issue for others. Once you complete all 8 stories, the characters actually come together and you journey towards the true ending. This entire section of the game and the epilogue that follows are phenomenal. I can't say more without really spoiling things, but it's always important to get to the end of a 100-hour game like this and feel like the journey was worthwhile. And I definitely felt that way at the end of OT2.
As I mentioned, this is a 100-hour game (I did everything in the game so maybe closer to 80 hours for most). That's probably an immediate turn-off to most people and I totally get that. I came so close to skipping this altogether for that very reason. I just don't have the time. But here we have a 100-hour game that feels epic and also feels respectful of your time as a player. It never felt like a grind and the way the game is designed means you can pop in and out at any time. Especially if you play it on the Switch because I believe it's the perfect portable experience.
So all in all, this is one of the truly special modern JRPGs, in my opinion. Loved every second of my time with it and it's a game I can't recommend enough to fans of the genre.
15-Aug-23 4:21pm
#10 PizzaTheHutt
Manticore - Galaxy On Fire on which I completed 100%
So I originally bought this because I was in the mood for a Star Fox style game, and this delivered on that. Truthfully I wouldn't consider myself a big fan of the Star Fox series, I don't even know why I was in the mood for something like them. But I at least picked a good one.
So why I decided to 100% complete this, is because I felt like since the start of the year I was starting too many games and not finishing them. I knew that would be a problem with the Game Catalog on PS+ Premium, which is also why I try to stay away from GamePass. So I decided the next game I start, regardless if it is a good or bad game, I will go for 100% on, and it wound up being this game and I really enjoyed it.
#10 PizzaTheHutt
Manticore - Galaxy On Fire on
which I completed 100%So I originally bought this because I was in the mood for a Star Fox style game, and this delivered on that. Truthfully I wouldn't consider myself a big fan of the Star Fox series, I don't even know why I was in the mood for something like them. But I at least picked a good one.
So why I decided to 100% complete this, is because I felt like since the start of the year I was starting too many games and not finishing them. I knew that would be a problem with the Game Catalog on PS+ Premium, which is also why I try to stay away from GamePass. So I decided the next game I start, regardless if it is a good or bad game, I will go for 100% on, and it wound up being this game and I really enjoyed it.
15-Aug-23 8:42pm
#11 benstylus
I finally finished Mii Trek, the terrible 3DS Streetpass game.
Got the credit roll but it looks like there is still some post game stuff to do.
When I hear the phrase "walking simulator," this is what I will always think of. Not a focused narrative driven experience that makes you want to keep going a bit longer, but just counting steps (steps that OTHER people have taken walking with their 3ds, your own steps don't even count) and moving around a map, occasionally choosing a direction, finding an item, or dealing with a brief quick time event. Run out of steps (which happens very quickly), and you have to wait until you get more streetpasses to continue.
It's pretty much rubbish.
#11 benstylus
I finally finished Mii Trek, the terrible 3DS Streetpass game.
Got the credit roll but it looks like there is still some post game stuff to do.
When I hear the phrase "walking simulator," this is what I will always think of. Not a focused narrative driven experience that makes you want to keep going a bit longer, but just counting steps (steps that OTHER people have taken walking with their 3ds, your own steps don't even count) and moving around a map, occasionally choosing a direction, finding an item, or dealing with a brief quick time event. Run out of steps (which happens very quickly), and you have to wait until you get more streetpasses to continue.
It's pretty much rubbish.
15-Aug-23 8:48pm
#12 nonamesleft
kevolones wrote:
Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U) Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game should be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I would personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional formula and Im tired of open world games.Good job! How many hours did you put in?
Based on your comment about other Zelda games, what are your favorite Zelda games?
#12 nonamesleft
kevolones wrote:
Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U) Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game should be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I would personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional formula and Im tired of open world games.Good job! How many hours did you put in?
Based on your comment about other Zelda games, what are your favorite Zelda games?
15-Aug-23 8:53pm
#13 nonamesleft
Heavyd814life wrote:
Octopath Traveler II - 9.5/10 One of the best JRPGs I have ever played. And I have played a ton of them. It's everything a sequel should be. It's the perfect example of how a game can feel like a love letter to those classic 16-bit era JRPGs while still feeling fresh and modern because of the design choices and QOL improvements. Graphically, OT2 is absolutely stunning. I honestly can't say enough about the lighting, the animations, and the overall attention to detail. The gameplay and the soundtrack are my two favorite things about the first game and they are even better here in the sequel. Gameplay wise it's what you expect from a traditional JRPG. It's got a great job system that gives you a lot of freedom and great side quests some of which have multiple solutions. Again, the attention to detail is just so impressive. The gameplay is simple enough that it doesn't alienate newcomers, but it is varied and nuanced enough to satisfy longtime fans of the genre. There is also a day/night component that adds depth and variety to the gameplay. You can change from day to night and vice versa at any time with a click of a button and the lighting, the overall mood, the music, the NPC placement, the enemies, buffs/debuffs...it all changes depending on the time of day. Again, attention to detail! My only real gripe is that the 8 characters don't interact at all outside of a few "travel banter" segments. Their stories are fragmented and it can feel a little jarring at times. Luckily, the stories are all really well told and you end up connecting with each character so it wasn't as big of an issue for me. I wouldn't say all 8 stories are phenomenal. Some are definitely better than others. But even my least favorite was still very good so again, no real complaints there but I can see the fragmented nature of the storytelling being an issue for others. Once you complete all 8 stories, the characters actually come together and you journey towards the true ending. This entire section of the game and the epilogue that follows are phenomenal. I can't say more without really spoiling things, but it's always important to get to the end of a 100-hour game like this and feel like the journey was worthwhile. And I definitely felt that way at the end of OT2. As I mentioned, this is a 100-hour game (I did everything in the game so maybe closer to 80 hours for most). That's probably an immediate turn-off to most people and I totally get that. I came so close to skipping this altogether for that very reason. I just don't have the time. But here we have a 100-hour game that feels epic and also feels respectful of your time as a player. It never felt like a grind and the way the game is designed means you can pop in and out at any time. Especially if you play it on the Switch because I believe it's the perfect portable experience. So all in all, this is one of the truly special modern JRPGs, in my opinion. Loved every second of my time with it and it's a game I can't recommend enough to fans of the genre. A 9.5/10 catches my attention more than a 10/10. When someone says 10/10, I'm skeptical. When someone says 9.5/10, I view it as, woah, that game sounds really good. Sounds like the rater wasn't swept away by opinions of others/hype. 9.5 ounds like a very calculated rating.
You got my attention.
So now I have to ask. If I were to choose to play just one of the games, do I play the first one or the second
#13 nonamesleft
Heavyd814life wrote:
Octopath Traveler II
- 9.5/10 One of the best JRPGs I have ever played. And I have played a ton of them. It's everything a sequel should be. It's the perfect example of how a game can feel like a love letter to those classic 16-bit era JRPGs while still feeling fresh and modern because of the design choices and QOL improvements. Graphically, OT2 is absolutely stunning. I honestly can't say enough about the lighting, the animations, and the overall attention to detail. The gameplay and the soundtrack are my two favorite things about the first game and they are even better here in the sequel. Gameplay wise it's what you expect from a traditional JRPG. It's got a great job system that gives you a lot of freedom and great side quests some of which have multiple solutions. Again, the attention to detail is just so impressive. The gameplay is simple enough that it doesn't alienate newcomers, but it is varied and nuanced enough to satisfy longtime fans of the genre. There is also a day/night component that adds depth and variety to the gameplay. You can change from day to night and vice versa at any time with a click of a button and the lighting, the overall mood, the music, the NPC placement, the enemies, buffs/debuffs...it all changes depending on the time of day. Again, attention to detail! My only real gripe is that the 8 characters don't interact at all outside of a few "travel banter" segments. Their stories are fragmented and it can feel a little jarring at times. Luckily, the stories are all really well told and you end up connecting with each character so it wasn't as big of an issue for me. I wouldn't say all 8 stories are phenomenal. Some are definitely better than others. But even my least favorite was still very good so again, no real complaints there but I can see the fragmented nature of the storytelling being an issue for others. Once you complete all 8 stories, the characters actually come together and you journey towards the true ending. This entire section of the game and the epilogue that follows are phenomenal. I can't say more without really spoiling things, but it's always important to get to the end of a 100-hour game like this and feel like the journey was worthwhile. And I definitely felt that way at the end of OT2. As I mentioned, this is a 100-hour game (I did everything in the game so maybe closer to 80 hours for most). That's probably an immediate turn-off to most people and I totally get that. I came so close to skipping this altogether for that very reason. I just don't have the time. But here we have a 100-hour game that feels epic and also feels respectful of your time as a player. It never felt like a grind and the way the game is designed means you can pop in and out at any time. Especially if you play it on the Switch because I believe it's the perfect portable experience. So all in all, this is one of the truly special modern JRPGs, in my opinion. Loved every second of my time with it and it's a game I can't recommend enough to fans of the genre. A 9.5/10 catches my attention more than a 10/10. When someone says 10/10, I'm skeptical. When someone says 9.5/10, I view it as, woah, that game sounds really good. Sounds like the rater wasn't swept away by opinions of others/hype. 9.5 ounds like a very calculated rating.You got my attention.
So now I have to ask. If I were to choose to play just one of the games, do I play the first one or the second
15-Aug-23 10:29pm
#14 Heavyd814life
@nonamesleft Definitely OT2. I think OT1 has the slightly stronger soundtrack and OT1 also has a couple of really memorable characters, but as I mentioned in my review, OT2 is everything a sequel should be and improves on the original in every imaginable way. The games are standalone experiences so you can jump straight into OT2. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
#14 Heavyd814life
@nonamesleft Definitely OT2. I think OT1 has the slightly stronger soundtrack and OT1 also has a couple of really memorable characters, but as I mentioned in my review, OT2 is everything a sequel should be and improves on the original in every imaginable way. The games are standalone experiences so you can jump straight into OT2. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
16-Aug-23 10:48am
#15 nonamesleft
Heavyd814life wrote:
@nonamesleft Definitely OT2. I think OT1 has the slightly stronger soundtrack and OT1 also has a couple of really memorable characters, but as I mentioned in my review, OT2 is everything a sequel should be and improves on the original in every imaginable way. The games are standalone experiences so you can jump straight into OT2. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Thanks. Then maybe I'll play the second and also listen to the soundtrack of the first.
#15 nonamesleft
Heavyd814life wrote:
@nonamesleft Definitely OT2. I think OT1 has the slightly stronger soundtrack and OT1 also has a couple of really memorable characters, but as I mentioned in my review, OT2 is everything a sequel should be and improves on the original in every imaginable way. The games are standalone experiences so you can jump straight into OT2. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Thanks. Then maybe I'll play the second and also listen to the soundtrack of the first.
16-Aug-23 10:08pm
#16 kevolones
nonamesleft wrote:
kevolones wrote:> Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U)> > Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game should> be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I would> personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional formula> and Im tired of open world games. Good job! How many hours did you put in?
I would think not that many really. (Actually checked. Only 54 hours, played 39 times.)
Based on your comment about other Zelda games, what are your favorite Zelda games?
All of them are amazing, really. But A Link to the Past is easily my favorite of all the Zelda games.
Tbh I say all but I have yet to play a couple of them. Mostly the 3DS and Switch games since I never bought those consoles.
#16 kevolones
nonamesleft wrote:
kevolones wrote:> Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U)> > Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game should> be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I would> personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional formula> and Im tired of open world games. Good job! How many hours did you put in?
I would think not that many really. (Actually checked. Only 54 hours, played 39 times.)
Based on your comment about other Zelda games, what are your favorite Zelda games?
All of them are amazing, really. But A Link to the Past is easily my favorite of all the Zelda games.
Tbh I say all but I have yet to play a couple of them. Mostly the 3DS and Switch games since I never bought those consoles.
16-Aug-23 10:15pm
#17 nonamesleft
kevolones wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> kevolones wrote: |>> Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U) |>> |>> Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game> should |>> be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I would |>> personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional formula |>> and Im tired of open world games.> Good job! How many hours did you put in?> I would think not that many really. (Actually checked. Only 54 hours, played 39 times.)> Based on your comment about other Zelda games, what are your favorite Zelda games? All of them are amazing, really. But A Link to the Past is easily my favorite of all the Zelda games. Tbh I say all but I have yet to play a couple of them. Mostly the 3DS and Switch games since I never bought those consoles. Did you play Minish Cap?
#17 nonamesleft
kevolones wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> kevolones wrote: |>> Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U) |>> |>> Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game> should |>> be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I would |>> personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional formula |>> and Im tired of open world games.> Good job! How many hours did you put in?> I would think not that many really. (Actually checked. Only 54 hours, played 39 times.)> Based on your comment about other Zelda games, what are your favorite Zelda games? All of them are amazing, really. But A Link to the Past is easily my favorite of all the Zelda games. Tbh I say all but I have yet to play a couple of them. Mostly the 3DS and Switch games since I never bought those consoles. Did you play Minish Cap?
16-Aug-23 10:28pm
#18 kevolones
nonamesleft wrote:
kevolones wrote:> nonamesleft wrote: |>> kevolones wrote:> |>> Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U)> |>> > |>> Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game |>> should> |>> be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I would> |>> personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional> formula> |>> and Im tired of open world games. |>> Good job! How many hours did you put in? |>> > > I would think not that many really. (Actually checked. Only 54 hours, played 39 times.)> > |>> Based on your comment about other Zelda games, what are your favorite Zelda games?> > All of them are amazing, really. But A Link to the Past is easily my favorite of> all the Zelda games.> > Tbh I say all but I have yet to play a couple of them. Mostly the 3DS and Switch> games since I never bought those consoles. Did you play Minish Cap?
Yes, its great! Also played Links' Awakening and the 2 Oracle games.
#18 kevolones
nonamesleft wrote:
kevolones wrote:> nonamesleft wrote: |>> kevolones wrote:> |>> Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U)> |>> > |>> Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game |>> should> |>> be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I would> |>> personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional> formula> |>> and Im tired of open world games. |>> Good job! How many hours did you put in? |>> > > I would think not that many really. (Actually checked. Only 54 hours, played 39 times.)> > |>> Based on your comment about other Zelda games, what are your favorite Zelda games?> > All of them are amazing, really. But A Link to the Past is easily my favorite of> all the Zelda games.> > Tbh I say all but I have yet to play a couple of them. Mostly the 3DS and Switch> games since I never bought those consoles. Did you play Minish Cap?
Yes, its great! Also played Links' Awakening and the 2 Oracle games.
16-Aug-23 11:01pm
#19 nonamesleft
kevolones wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> kevolones wrote: |>> nonamesleft wrote:> |>> kevolones wrote: |>> |>> Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U) |>> |>> |>> |>> Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game> |>> should |>> |>> be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I> would |>> |>> personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional |>> formula |>> |>> and Im tired of open world games.> |>> Good job! How many hours did you put in?> |>> |>> |>> I would think not that many really. (Actually checked. Only 54 hours, played 39> times.) |>> |>> > |>> Based on your comment about other Zelda games, what are your favorite Zelda games? |>> |>> All of them are amazing, really. But A Link to the Past is easily my favorite> of |>> all the Zelda games. |>> |>> Tbh I say all but I have yet to play a couple of them. Mostly the 3DS and Switch |>> games since I never bought those consoles. > Did you play Minish Cap? Yes, its great! Also played Links' Awakening and the 2 Oracle games. Link's Awakening was fun. I played Oracle of Ages ages ago. Actually just started Seasons this week. Been meaning to play it for a long long time.
#19 nonamesleft
kevolones wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> kevolones wrote: |>> nonamesleft wrote:> |>> kevolones wrote: |>> |>> Finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! (Wii U) |>> |>> |>> |>> Ive been on and off playing this for like 5 years. While I do think this game> |>> should |>> |>> be a 10/10 game, if I have to compare it to all the previous Zelda games I> would |>> |>> personally give this like a 9/10. Its awesome, I just prefer the traditional |>> formula |>> |>> and Im tired of open world games.> |>> Good job! How many hours did you put in?> |>> |>> |>> I would think not that many really. (Actually checked. Only 54 hours, played 39> times.) |>> |>> > |>> Based on your comment about other Zelda games, what are your favorite Zelda games? |>> |>> All of them are amazing, really. But A Link to the Past is easily my favorite> of |>> all the Zelda games. |>> |>> Tbh I say all but I have yet to play a couple of them. Mostly the 3DS and Switch |>> games since I never bought those consoles. > Did you play Minish Cap? Yes, its great! Also played Links' Awakening and the 2 Oracle games. Link's Awakening was fun. I played Oracle of Ages ages ago. Actually just started Seasons this week. Been meaning to play it for a long long time.
17-Aug-23 2:09pm
#20 PizzaTheHutt
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition
I was glad this was such a short game because that's the main reason I kept playing when I realized I wasn't enjoying it very much. Not saying it was a bad game, but I just enjoyed vanilla Far Cry 3 more.
#20 PizzaTheHutt
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition
I was glad this was such a short game because that's the main reason I kept playing when I realized I wasn't enjoying it very much. Not saying it was a bad game, but I just enjoyed vanilla Far Cry 3 more.
17-Aug-23 2:30pm
#21 Groo
After beating Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe on Switch with my Little, 2D Kirby games are a PG version of Elden Ring with all the Mini and Major Boss fights. The levels simple then Boss fights of varying difficulty. Most of the time Multiple per stage.
Kirby kinda a Nintendo Badass.
Solid 8 out of 10.
#21 Groo
After beating Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe on Switch with my Little, 2D Kirby games are a PG version of Elden Ring with all the Mini and Major Boss fights. The levels simple then Boss fights of varying difficulty. Most of the time Multiple per stage.
Kirby kinda a Nintendo Badass.
Solid 8 out of 10.
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