August 2024
I think I can easily say, this is one of the best games of all time.
It starts kinda slow as the nature of the game, but once you see all of the memories the actual game starts. The environment, 1-bit game design, the soundtracks, voice acting, everything is top-notch and well thought. It's a puzzle / detective game and one of the best in the genre. For the first time in my life, I didn't make a pen & paper chart for a game like this. The game covers you with its book.
Not gonna lie, when I see it for the first time, it was kinda scary with all 60 fates to solve thing. However you get the taste when you solve them 3 by 3. And it's an awesome taste. It doesn't get easier though. Quite the challenge.
If you check the reviews, you will often see that they mention this game only playable one time. It's true, the replayablity of this game is zero. Obviously though, once you solved them the mysteries are forever gone. The experience and the feels are amazing regarding to that. Little details everywhere, you just need to notice them. The best part is, everything can be those little details. The accents, items, belongings… It gets kinda easier if you know people from different cultures, how they look, how they talk, what "they might have do"…
I like ships and know things about ships, however even if you don't know anything about them, the game covers you there with its glossary too. You won't need guides or walkthroughs. For the sake of the game, don't do that. Never. Solve it by yourself. It will take time but you can do it. And it will feel amazing. Lucas Pope is a genius.
Far Cry 5
~25 hours playtime, Uplay# 38
It’s sad to see that while Ubisoft improve the gameplay in time, the games get boring. This is the worst Far Cry I have played, yet (gotta play 6 some time). It doesn’t give you the feel of accomplishment and that’s a very important thing in games. Flying vehicles are overpowered for a game like this and it was the downfall for Far Cry 4. It’s okay once in a while but where is the difficulty if you can fly every time? At least the flying simulation was kind of good and enjoyable. The enemy don’t try to get back the outposts, they are not competent. The whole buddy thing made the game more easier. I liked the buddy system in Far Cry 2, it was a one-time rescue if things go wrong. In Far Cry 5, the feeling is like I’m playing a some co-op game. That’s not why I’m here.
The story started somewhat okay and logical but that’s all. I would expect more from it. Not that drugged by a cult thing. I already don’t like the psychedelic “seances” of Far Cry since 3, and it was no good here too. Oh, the game is very buggy and apparently the last update they released was at 2019. You might not be able complete some missions. I know I didn’t.
Ubisoft finally started counting playtime apparently but Uplay is so bad at this. You would thought it's a simple task, it seems not for Ubi. I played around 25 hours yet Uplay says I played like 11 hours. Such a facepalm.
Jumping sideways is a cool feature and I like how Shantae attacks with her hair. And the attack upgrade is a hair conditioner. :)
This is one of those games that you want to finish as soon as possible when it gets longer, and you want to play more of it after it ended. It’s a weird feeling but cannot do anything about it. I really liked when I played Shadowrun Returns for the first time and I really liked Dragonfall as well. It has its moments that you will want to take a break, because things will get a lot tougher time to time.
I also like when sci-fi and fantasy cross paths and CRPG setting is awesome. Though sometimes I hated RNG and had to replay some missions because of it. At least you can save the game anytime when its your turn.
The lore is amazing and deep, you’ll notice how things get connected when you dive in it. Great story and it’s pretty gray, almost no black & white here. Pretty niche game for what its worth.
Bonus chapter of Higurashi and happens after the main story ends. It has 3 stories and honestly the fanservice one was pretty weird. Teenager brain though. -_-
Anyway, Saikoroshi-hen worth alone to get this, which is the main story of this chapter. There is Hou+ left for me though I don’t know when will I get it.
Tomb Raider: Underworld
12 hours playtime, no achievements# 42
This is definitely the best trilogy of Tomb Raider, the best Lara as well. It’s kinda sad that new Tomb Raider games don’t have this simplicity. This is one of those less is more games to be fair. Even though puzzles still can be complex.
Comparing to other two, this one works much better on Linux. It was a very smooth experience.
Congratulations on your assassinations!! ᓚᘏᗢ
I keep meaning to pick up Return of the Obra Dinn and I’m still wondering why I haven’t already. Maybe during the winter sale?
Thank you :3
Well, according to SteamDB, winter sale discounts are rather low comparing to October discounts but those don’t happen every year it seems. Maybe you’ll be lucky. It’s an awesome game.