February 2016 Recap

On 03/01/2016 at 09:25 AM by daftman

Games Beaten

-Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows (Wii U)

Plague of Shadows reuses nearly all the same levels from Shovel Knight proper but the character of Plague Knight and how he controls is different enough that is doesn't feel like retreading the same ground. Everything that was great about the main game is still true here, and there is a great little story about Plague Knight and Mona to drive things. I can't wait for the next character DLC campaign!

Games Bought

Got some good games in February. Finally picked up Yoshi's Woolly World (Wii U) as well as Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (3DS) and the aforementioned Plague of Shadows DLC for Shovel Knight (though it was free DLC). I bought Rodea the Sky Soldier, which comes with Wii and Wii U versions. The game was made by Yuji Naka, co-creator of Sonic, but the publisher sat on it after it was down for Wii, then reworked it for Wii U and 3DS but they changed some fundamental gameplay systems without the help of Naka and it's a worse game for it. So I'll be playing the Wii version. But supposedly it's reminiscent of the Dreamcast days. Anyway, I also picked up the Mega Man Legacy Collection (3DS) and Mega Man Legends on PSN.

PS+. Helldivers: Democracy Strikes Back Edition (PS4/PS3/Vita), Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (PS3), and Lemmings Touch (Vita) seem the most interesting. Nova-111 (PS4/PS3/Vita) and Nom Nom Galaxy (PS4) are mysteries to me, and GRID Autosport (PS3) is yet another racing game.

Now Playing

-Deus Ex: Human Revolution: Director's Cut (Wii U)

I've got just one story mission to go!

-Yoshi's Woolly World (Wii U)

My wife and I have been working through this lovely game and have made it to World 6, which looks like it's probably the last one.

-Destiny: The Taken King (PS4)

Still playing this once or twice a week. Just got some cool guns in Iron Banner this last week.

-Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite (PSP)

Finally fighting a new monster—a huge ice beast—and he's tough. But it should unlock some new high-level gear to craft.

The Last Ninja

03/01/2016 at 04:36 PM

I just recently beat Paper Jam and I really enjoyed it. I also bought MM Legacy Collection. Love the museum stuff and challenges. I'm also really digging the main games (I'm close to beating MM2!).

daftman

03/01/2016 at 08:46 PM

I started MM1 today and have taken down all 8 Robot Masters. Just gotta go take care of Dr. Wily. I'm really enjoying it so far.

Matt Snee Staff Writer

03/01/2016 at 05:46 PM

it's cool that you and your wife can play Yoshi. That must be a lot of fun. I want that game.

03/01/2016 at 08:47 PM

Having a gaming wife is the best!

Cary Woodham

03/01/2016 at 06:02 PM

Do you have to beat the original Shovel Knight to get the Plague Knight DLC?

I got the Mega Man Legacy Collection, too. And a gold Mega Man amiibo.

I enjoyed the Mega Man Legends games back in the day, but I'm afraid to try them again because I don't know if they've aged as well. My favorite is The Misadventures of Tron Bonne.

I didn't know there was a Lemmings game on Vita!

Yes, World 6 is the last in Yoshi's Woolly World. The one in the yarn drawer.

03/01/2016 at 08:52 PM

I don't think you have to beat the original Shovel Knight first. Once the content is downloaded, you just start a new file and choose which character you want to play as.

I have the normal Mega Man amiibo but I don't have a NEW 3DS, so I can't actually use him for this game :/

I have a digital copy of Tron Bonne too! I just wanted to play the first Legends game first.

03/01/2016 at 08:54 PM

You don't need a New 3DS to use amiibo on it. You just need one of the amiibo readers, which are a lot cheaper. That's what I use, anyway.

As far as storyline goes, The Misadventures of Tron Bonne comes first chonologically. :)

Super Step Contributing Writer

03/01/2016 at 07:36 PM

Didn't realize Shovel Knight had that character DLC. I own it on Steam and it runs fine, but I may get it on PS4.

And it's free! They have two more character DLC campaigns planned, I think, but I don't remember which ones they are. Plague of Shadows is really good though.

KnightDriver

03/04/2016 at 12:54 PM

I got to get back to Destiny. I played up to the new DLC and then got sidetracked by Disney Infinity.

03/06/2016 at 09:03 AM

You should! I'm still playing Destiny at least once a week, even though I'm nearly out of things to do lol

03/06/2016 at 11:35 PM

As soon as I'm done with D.I. 1.0, which i put in another hour into today, I'll be back to Desitny for the Taken King DLC. I'm sort of thirsting for some FPS action right now.

PixlBit

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