Another year, another list of games I finished. This time I'll remember to put a date for when I finished each title.
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-- Date Completed: 1/11/13 ;; Version: PC -- As Vinny said, it's just crazy, goofy fun. I actually purchased it when it came out for PS3, but returned it a few days later because my backlog was so massive as the time. In hindsight, I probably shouldn't have done that, but on the other hand I was able to play the graphically superior PC version - which wasn't out at the time. I don't think I've ever seen a game do rain better then this game. Anyway, I really liked it. Maybe 2013's 2012 Game of The Year???
-- Date Completed: 1/22/13 ;; Version: PC -- Another crazy open word game. I haven't played a SR game since the first one years ago, but after hearing so many great things about this game last year I really wanted to give it a try. Of course I didn't have time to play it when it was new and everyone was still raving on about it. On the plus side, playing it so late after release I was able to get it for quite cheap. I think I paid somewhere around $7 for the THQ Humble Bundle, which included this game and several others. Anyways, it's a good game with some really funny writing. I can't wait for the next one.
-- Date Completed: 1/31/13 ;; Version: PC -- This was a quick one. I have to say, I wasn't sure if I was going to get this or not. I am not a huge DmC fan, and my only experience with the previous games came last year while trying to get through the entire HD Collection. I finished 1 and 2, but only got about 75% of the way through 3. Regardless, the new look for Dante never really bothered me; sure I thought it was kind of strange to do such a drastic redesign, but it wasn't ever a deal breaker. Anyways, after hearing Brad rave about this game, I decided to go ahead and try it out. I am certainly glad I did. This game has one of the most striking art designs I've seen in a while. It also controls beautifully, is well written and genuinely funny, and a blast to play. It's a shame so many people have totally written this game off based on something that doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things.
-- Date Completed: 2/10/13 ;; Version: iOS -- I was debating on whether or not I would include iOS games on these types of lists, but if GiantBomb is now doing quick looks of such games, I think I can go ahead and put them on here. I finished this the day after watching the quick look on the site and subsequently deciding to purchase it. I really enjoyed it and am very excited for The Room 2 and whatever content they plan to add to this version.
-- Date Completed: 3/13/13 ;; Version: PC -- I really enjoyed this game and I'm looking forward to where they take the series from here. This was a solid Reboot, and probably the best hair in a video game to date. The only thing that kind of disappointed me was that it wasn't a true open world, but damn if it wasn't beautiful on PC. (Which I'm starting to notice a trend of most games being PC in this list...)
-- Date Completed: 3/25/13 ;; Version: PC -- This was actually the first time I've played Starcraft 2, despite buying Wings of Liberty when it came out. I guess I'm more of a Zerg fan; I've always liked weird bugs aliens over redneck space truckers. Anyways, I thoroughly enjoyed the campaign, even if the story was a bit weak. I really liked the way it was structured and delivered. It reminded me of Mass Effect in some ways. Speaking of Mass Effect: Abathur.
-- Date Completed: 4/17/13 ;; Version: PS3 -- This was an excellent little metroidvania game that I honestly wasn't sure was going to be any good. The name alone is enough to make one cautious. I'm glad it turned out as well as it did. When I think of what a good action game for XBLA or PSN should be, it's games like this.
-- Date Completed: 5/1/13 ;; Version: PS3 -- About a month ago, I got an urge to play a JRPG. I haven't actually played one since Persona 3 way back in 2007. I'm not a huge fan of the genre, so this was definitely a strange urge for one such as myself to be having. Anyways, I made a topic on the forums here asking for some suggestions for JRPG's that had excellent stories. Needless to say, it didn't get very many suggestions and there was much merriment to be had in mocking the quest for such a thing. (Some claim they don't exist) But eventually, some genuine suggestions started to come in. The name Nier kept popping up despite not being a "true" JRPG, but I decided to pick it up along with Lost Odyssey. A few weeks later I'm done with Nier and I'm not quite sure what to think of it. The entire reason I wanted to play this game was for the story, and I'm not sure if it lived up to the praise I was reading for it or not. It wasn't a terrible story by any means, but it also wasn't what I would classify as "excellent" either. Regardless, the game itself was competent enough that I never felt like I was forcing myself to play just so I could reach the end. (Although I don't really care for all of the different endings requiring separate play-through's from the half-way point) I did experience them all, and I think it was a pretty good game overall. If this game were an essay I would grade it as a solid B+.
-- Date Completed: 5/12/13 ;; Version: PC -- Probably the most overrated game of 2013, and possibly the most overrated game I've played in quite some time. Not to say it's a horrible game; it's quite good actually, but it most certainly isn't a 10 or 4 star game and doesn't deserve most of the praise heaped upon it. It especially doesn't deserve any praise for it's gameplay, IMO; and while the story was good, it wasn't as excellent as it's being made out to be. That's what I think anyways.
-- Date Completed: 5/18/13 ;; Version: PC -- My God, I have been meaning to finish this game for years! Finally, I have done so in preparation for playing Zeno Clash 2. This game isn't great in terms of it's mechanics or it's voice acting, but damn if it isn't interesting based solely on it's weirdness. The main driving force for playing this game isn't in actually playing it, but in the desire to see what weird-ass thing you'll be shown next. On to ZC2!!