TheCrow
2021
2018
Has a ton of charm and love put into it, but enough things fall flat in this game. The best parts are the dungeons, it's like the best of the best from 2D Zelda games. Another great part is the almost instant fast travel. The story is passable, the graphics are consistent, and the soundtrack is nice. Biggest complaints are dull backgrounds in most of the trails, a lack of clarity on how high some ledges are, and a bit of a grind to get some simple stuff.
2022
A great take on the SRPG genre, the characters all feel unique in battle and most have ways to fit in on the various missions the game throws at you. There’s real challenge open to you if you want to search for it, but it’s not too punishing to make it frustrating. On top of that, the story is impactful and the first playthrough is a unique experience, although subsequent playthrough may change your view on things once you see how things tie together. I have very few gripes with the game, and I’m looking forward to more games in this genre as it seems to be making a resurgence.
2022
After growing a bit bored in Dark Souls 1, I came to elden ring with low expectations. I felt that the core of souls was running past enemies to get to the boss, and then repeating that til you are done. Elden ring gave me incentive to explore and find new things in every corner. It wasn’t as difficult as I’d heard it was going to be, but there are ways to create challenge for yourself if you limit your toolkit. Overall, big fan of the world and setting, things seem to mesh together well. Low points would be pacing, the end of the game is a little bit of a slog, and the reused bosses. But, you can’t be too picky when there’s this much content. Worth the time for sure!
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