IT’S BEEN A WHILE
It’s been around 9 months since my last update. During that time, I’ve played several games including Warframe which I’ve gotten very much into. Now, I won’t be covering all the games I’ve played during that 9 month period because it would take too long (and also I’ve forgotten some of them), instead I’ll talk about the last 4 I’ve finished and I’ll keep it short.
- LIFE IS STRANGE
Loved this game! I went into the game expecting great things since I’d heard how good it was and was gladly not disappointed. Great story with great characters and a soundtrack that’s become part of my playlist.
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- WHAT REMAINS OF EDITH FINCH
A walking simulator focusing on the Finch family and the curse that surrounds them. Again, this was a game that I’d heard lots of positives about and it didn’t disappoint. Learning about each member of the Finch family and exploring the Finch house was amazing. What makes it beautiful is the fact that each family member’s tale is told in a different manner which keeps the game fresh and gripping.
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- WATCH_DOGS
It’s a Ubisoft game which means you can expect a minimap filled to the brim with icons and objectives, that made my eyes hurt. The story is same old revenge for the death of a loved one and I might have been better disposed to Aiden Pearce as a character, if he weren’t so bland and generic. I wouldn’t picking up Watch_Dogs for its story but gameplay-wise, it is a solid game. I found the shooting to be a very clunky and it took me a while to get used to it. However, moments where you have to rely on hacking is where this game comes into its own and those are the instances that I enjoyed the most, to such an extent that I found myself forgoing combat and focusing on hacking and stealthing my way in. The online is pretty fun as well especially where you invade other players to hack them and steal data. Nothing beats the thrill of watching your opponent running around the street shooting at random civvies as you’re hacking them while hiding behind a hedge. So all in all, an okay game to spend some time in.
- NIER: AUTOMATA
Oh where to begin with this one. This (along with LiS) has quickly become one of my favorite games. I’ve only just completed the game at the time of writing and the roller coaster of emotions that this game took me on was beautiful. I won’t talk about its story, mainly because it’s something that should be experienced firsthand. Gameplay-wise, it’s a mix between hack-and-slash and sections with bullet hell shooters. This gets a strong recommendation from me. Damn, what a beautiful soundtrack this game has.
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Nice screenshots! Glad you managed to pick up a few fantastic games while you were away.
Agreed that the soundtrack of LiS is so great, fits the game perfectly imo and really elevated my enjoyment to the next level. Haven’t played NieR myself, but I’ve had The Weight of the World stuck in my head for a couple months now. Do you have a favourite?
Thanks!
You should definitely play it when you get the chance. As for favorites, there are so many to choose from but if I had to choose just one I’d say Amusement Park, though The Weight of the World is amazing as well.
Hadn’t listened to that song yet, it was indeed beautiful. Thanks. :)
Oh, I just finished Life Is Strange too! I went into the game expecting great things since I’d heard how good it was and was gladly not disappointed. Yep, I could say the exact same thing. I loved the story, the characters, the rewind mechanic, and all of the little details.
Edith Finch is also pretty high on my wishlist, but I don’t have it yet.
Thanks for the post!
I had such high hopes for Nier with having it on my wishlist for over a year it should honestly have been overhyped for me…but it managed to fulfill every hope I had for it and more quickly becoming one of my favorite games
I actively avoided everything about Nier: Automata online since I knew that it had such a great story and I didn’t want it getting spoiled. It was worth it in the end though.