Borbalicious
2011
2011
2007
I literally have no complaints about Portal. I think it is the closest to a "perfect" videogame that I've ever played. It covers all the bases of any game, being story setup, introduction to gameplay, a villain, and all. The escape from GlaDOS control part and allowing the player to see the grimy insides of the tidy, clean facility was starkly contrasting in the best way. Highly recommend.
2009
2020
2004
This review includes my thoughts on both episodes. Half-Life 2 blew my expectations straight out of the water. The vehicle dependant parts felt annoying but the later part of the game is where it arguably shines. Characters like Alyx felt real, and the ending of Episode 2 just...pissed me off In a good way. Finally knowing what Valve fans felt when that absolute cliff-hanger hit like a semi. Severely hope Valve is working on an Episode 3 or a follow up HL game. Praying, even.
1998
Half-Life is a damn fucking good game. The graphics show their age but the gameplay certainly doesn't. Are there frustrating parts that are a drag to play through? Sure. But it doesn't undermine the fact that this is a great game with a great story, and definitely great voice acting for Gordon Freeman.
2004
2015
2018
2015
Fallout 4, for what it may got wrong, got a lot right. The scenery is beautiful, the factions are diverse, and of course, the Power Armor revamp was a very, very welcome addition. Sometimes the lack of choice irks me, as well as the stability of the game engine, but Fallout 4 is my absolute favourite Fallout game.
2010
2008
Fallout 3 is pretty damn good for the first 3D outing of a then- isometric RPG game series. The gameplay and physics are a bit wonky and the lack of iron sights is unusual, but the game itself is packed with content and surprisingly, pretty fun DLC! I'm gonna replay it soon, and re-experience my least played 3D Fallout game.