sonicbacon123
A game that brings me nothing but pure joy. All the boxes are checked. Insanely loveable cast, sprawling world to explore, stellar voice performances, gut punching story, gorgeous soundtrack, and an option filled combat system. Another entry where I constantly want to know what happens next whilst never wanting the game to end. A euphoric feeling, felt a third time over. A few QoL issues like no reloading in-game, chain attacks taking too long, no leveling down before post-game are but small blemishes.
1985
Listen here Hammer Bros. of 8-3. I am coming for you and your families. There will be no mercy.
One Link
Two Link
Red Link
Blue Link
Two Link
Red Link
Blue Link
2009
Unnerving atmosphere. I was surprised that the minimalist storytelling is so strong even in the first entry given what is known of the rocky development history. It stands as more proof that limitation breeds creativity. Wish I got to play before the servers shut down.
2006
You can't see the screen. Did you forget to turn on the backlight? Oh wait, you're crying.
2021
Basically everything I could have asked for. Samus feels so good to control and her character is expressed in every bit of animation. Boss fights are extremely satisfying to master. There is freedom in the exploration. And to top it all off it manages to treat long time fans with a rewarding narrative. All while consciously choosing where to place its longer story scenes so as to treat returning players and never leave new players out of the action for very long.
Best pacing in the series with so many insane moments. A little slow in chapter 1 but pretty much never steps off the gas after. Was constantly dying to know what would happen next.
It has the looks, the sounds, and some charming characters. What more could you ask for? Oh yeah, gameplay. You can swing your sword this time. Unfortunately, you're glued to the ground when you attack. If you whiff be ready to take a hit because the glue takes a second to go away. Magic can only be casted by charging and most of the spells suck. It's not exactly fun but then again the game is too easy so it doesn't matter. I wanted Ys V to be more but can't say it was the worst one either.
1992
Streets of me raging a lot while playing
If Dorothy has million fans, then I'm one of them.
If Dorothy has one fan, then I'm THAT ONE.
If Dorothy has no fans, that means I'm dead.
If Dorothy has one fan, then I'm THAT ONE.
If Dorothy has no fans, that means I'm dead.
2019
POLICE SUMMONER ANIME HACK N SLASH AHHHHH
Excellent introduction to a fascinating world. Very by the books narrative but has an easy to love cast and tons of intrigue. It will slowly snowball you into an addict.
The past three games fail to deliver on characters, conflicts, and moments especially when looking at the bar set by the previous two arcs. Many of this game's failings can be attributed to the poor foundation set by CS1-3. While there are still some great highs, the thought that the climax of this 400+ hour arc is far from meeting its potential was always in the back of my mind. And knowing nothing this game does can truly solve the bigger issues with the arc makes it even more disheartening.
Kevin is the goat.
2005
I'm not a monster, it's only a mask.