Fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth games I beat in 2010!
I have not updated in awhile, and I know how much you fine Giant Bombers have missed me (at least act you did). Either way,I have continued my quest of actually beating the games I have. I do not plan to write much about any of these, but I did want to give some quick thoughts on each. Red Dead Redemption (Xbox 360) A game about horses, shooting, and revenge. Very rarely do I complete an open w...
I have not updated in awhile, and I know how much you fine Giant Bombers have missed me (at least act you did). Either way,I have continued my quest of actually beating the games I have. I do not plan to write much about any of these, but I did want to give some quick thoughts on each.
Red Dead Redemption (Xbox 360)
A game about horses, shooting, and revenge. Very rarely do I complete an open world game; my attention span tends to wain after twenty or more hours of doing side quests and driving (or in Red Dead’s case, riding) around aimlessly. However, Red Dead Redemption managed to hold my attention through the end of the story line. The great characters and compelling story line kept me around. John Marston is a wonderfully developed character that manages to avoid the characterization downfalls of Rockstar’s last protagonist, Niko Bellic. All in all, I loved the game despite its varied bugs I ran across (some of which made the experience that much more amusing). World of Warcraft (PC)
Alright, I know. I know. I can not really "beat" World of Warcraft, but I did get my first character to level 80. It was a Orc Shaman. I played WoW when it first came out but stopped before Blizzard raised the level-cap from 60. At the time, I played a rogue character and loved it. I think after playing the shaman until max-level I still prefer the rogue, but they are both a blast. However, I did start to get bored after 80 because I am not part of a large guild that runs end game content, so I did not have a lot to do. Before I stopped playing, I took part in the Cataclysm beta. That expansion is going to be fantastic, and I know I will go back to the game as soon as it releases. Alan Wake
I have always been a fan of reading, writing, and writers, so Alan Wake was of particular interest to me. I also enjoy survival horror games, which I think this could classify as. Like Remedy's other titles, I really enjoyed the writing in this game. I found myself quickly carried away on the journey I took with Alan to find out what happen to his wife and the town of Bright Falls. Using the flashlight as an aiming tool and weapon worked wonderfully, and the dark environments lit only by a small amount of moonlight and the aforementioned flashlight made for some very intense moments. The episodic structure of the game worked very well; this set-up also made it easier for my wife to watch me playing because if she missed something, she could watch the "previously on." I have not played the DLC taking place after the game, but I look forward to finding out what occurs after the rather ambiguous ending of the game. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii)
This is the first Wii game I have played in a long while, and I enjoyed the hell out of it. It is also one of the first games I played that I felt the motion controls were needed. Shattered Memories is also the first game to prompt me to write a Giant Bomb user review. I will not say much here, but I will link to said review and quote myself. "If you enjoy a good story, creepy atmosphere, a fantastic score, and unique gameplay, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is worth a look." And here is the review! Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess (PSP Mini on PS3)
Ok. I don't have a lot to say about this game besides it is good, old-fashion fun. The idea behind it is that the player is trying to get the princess back from the monster that (probably) stole her. In each of the levels (there are only five or six) you jump up a series of platforms (using jumps, double jumps, and wall jumps) in the attempt to hit the monster three times before he reaches the top of the level. You get a multiplier bonus if you never jump on the same platform twice. This is a video game ass video game. Very short, tons of fun, and the ending is humorous. Give it a try! Well, it looks like that is about it. Have any thoughts on the games I played? Let me know! I am currently making my way through Darksiders (which is not going so well), Singularity, Scott Pilgrim, Saints Row II, and Torchlight, so I will have updates on those as I go.
Love, luck, and lollipops. (I am trying that sign off out, how does it work for you?)