A solid platform fighter that takes the barebones elements and fuses it into an intricate chess game where I still don't know what I can do with all of the pieces, and that's just for one character. It's really fun trying to come up with a gameplan a few frames at a time. When it reaches the conclusion, the replay is an excellent payoff for the time dedicated to the match you played because it can lead to some really cool battles to look back on and it helps you think of how to improve for next time. Cowboy main for life.

Wow, I'm glad this $25 Funky Kong DLC came with a few extra characters and 48 tracks! In all seriousness though, the BCP is kind of a mixed bag for me. Is it worth the price of admission? Oh yes, absolutely. You get to double the amount of tracks in the game with some extra characters thrown in as a bonus! However, the tracks aren't all visually up to snuff with the base game. Some come really close, but a lot of them really show their Tour roots and stick out like a sore thumb. I'm glad we got more content for a great entry in the Mario Kart series, but it comes with some unfortunate drawbacks that ultimately may not matter to you. Pick it up if you can.

DMC1: It's a decent start that admittedly I didn't really like at first. The controls felt really limited for an action game and you can really feel the Resident Evil DNA that stuck after the game switched gears. However, I got my hands on more weapons as I gave it more time and this ended up becoming a solid game that while the rest of the series probably does better (haven't played them as of writing this) I think might still worth going back to. 8/10.

DMC2: What an absolute downgrade from the original. It somehow makes the flaws even worse from the original and takes away the good elements at the same time. The story is absolutely boring, Dante became a cardboard box, and I don't care about Lucia or how she plays into the narrative. The gameplay is repetitive and boring, with empty and dull missions to play through. This is one of the only games that I have put down because I actively wasn't having fun. Do not waste your time, play DMC1 and skip right to 3. 3/10.

DMC3: An excellent return to form that introduces a few fan-favorite characters (Vergil is fucking awesome). The combat loop has returned from monotony to engaging and fun, especially with the weapon variety this time around. You really think about your loadout and how to spend Red Souls upgrading them, as well as your health and Devil Trigger guage. The story this time around was fun as well, getting to meet new characters like Lady and Vergil make the story really fun and Dante is back to his loveable goofy self after losing his way in DMC2. Just an absolute banger all around. 9/10.

Overall Rating: 7.5/10

I remember my friend recommending I try this game out a while ago, always seeing him hop on to see if he could improve his times and beat the game in under an hour. Admittedly I would do the same thing but with Pizza Tower instead, so I could see the appeal. But then I actually played the game and damn is it fun. The story provides a really cool setting, but I could see the conversations being a little too...over the top for some people in terms of the writing. Either way, I had a hell of a fun time blazing my way through the levels as well as coming back for the collectibles and I recommend this one for sure.

DOOM 2016 a really solid entry in the series that brought back the franchise to the spotlight through overhauling the gameplay that many games try to emulate with varying degrees of success. The gunplay is crafted to perfection, the level design is very atmospheric and desolate, and the story is pretty neat. However, it's hard to say it's my favorite because we live in a post-Eternal world. 2016 feels slower in comparison and the level design can feel very samey (even though it's kind of the point since it's stuck to Mars and Hell locations). Secrets feel less fun to find because it feels like there's less inclination to find them with the barebones map and signals they give you, but I can see the appeal in terms of how it is harder to find them and incentivize replay value. I can appreciate the crowd that likes 2016 over Eternal because both games are excellent in their own ways while sharing similar DNA. Good game, I highly recommend if you're looking to get into boomer shooters or just really good FPS games in general.

The FPS game that made the genre explode to the point where other FPS games were called "DOOM Clones." How does it hold up? I am happy to report that it does in an excellent matter. The combat is fast-paced and frantic, where one wrong move could spell the end of your run (until you pull up your convenient save state anyway). The weapons all feel awesome to use (except the pistol but that's kind of the point), the enemies are fun to fight (sometimes), and the puzzle elements are engaging. I didn't expect that last element to be very important coming as a 2016 and Eternal player, but it was satisfying to pick apart and could be real brain teasers if you didn't pay attention. I will say that the major flaw is that Thy Flesh Consumed is a very frustrating difficulty spike to handle, but give it enough time and you'll come out on top. The Doom Slayer's humble beginnings are an explosive and fun game to come back to even 30 years later, and worth checking out.

A decent sequel that adds more cars to play with and makes the gameplay a little deeper thanks to the introduction of the jump and bump mechanics. They utilize the same resource as your boost so you actively keep track of how much meter or nodes of boost you have in order to not miss an important jump or bump an opponent off the road. I think that the lack of change outside of the bigger lineup and couple of mechanics is what drags it down because this is really just an updated and better version of the original with little changes...but it's still very fun to play (Sol-Aire CX4 my beloved). Also what the hell was the story and why did they show off the features of the one lady? That doesn't matter. Had a good time with this one. Not exceptional, but still a good arcade racer. It's a point above the original for me.

Now THIS is how you do a sequel. Literally expand upon every element from the first one and make it better. This feels like the 2016 game on crack, and it shares a similar level of addiction. I have replayed this game quite a few times, 100%ing it every time. It continues the lore that is intriguing for newer fans like myself while also being rewarding for older fans. The weapons all feel amazing to use and play around with. The movement has been made faster and each encounter fills you with adrenaline and a thirst for blood. The Ancient Gods 1 and 2 were solid additions to the campaign in terms of story content, but the phantoms can suck an egg. It's an amazing first person shooter, probably the best in terms of campaign and what I believe to be the peak of the franchise. Please do yourself a favor and check it out when you get a chance.