What I've Been Playing

On 10/02/2013 at 01:22 AM by Casey Curran

Hey Pixlbit. Been a while without one, busy with school, reviewing (will try to get a blog up on my recent reviews sometime soon), and other shit. But here's the games I've been playing before the double punch of Wind Waker HD and Pokemon X/Y consume my life.

Metroid Prime Trilogy

I've only been playing the first since I saw the game at a reasonable price and figured this may be my last chance to snag it. And between the widescreen support and the Wiimote controls (which by the way this is one of the few games where I prefer Wiimote/Nunchuck 100%), I am not regretting it one bit. It feels nice to play a big game where everything that keeps me hooked is related to gameplay. No story, no atmosphere (though the world is awesome), just searching around a fairly large area for the next power up. Before 3 was my favorite, but replaying it, 1 kicks that game's ass.

Pokemon Showdown

This is a battle simulator on the PC. I love it because I can just click random battle and it sets me and my opponent both up with 6 Pokemon leveled accordingly to their stats, movepool, and ability, and lets us duke it out. I was pretty proud of myself as I just broke 1800 rank barrier (winning more gets a higher rank, highest is in the 2100's). Most I face are in 1600's and lower 1700's so it makes me feel pretty damn good. Plus, it's great when I'm bored during a break at school and can just play this on my laptop. If you're interested in competitive Pokemon, give it a shot, random battle is a great way to get used to it.

Here's a little match I had today if you want a good laugh

http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/randombattle-54117601

Rayman Legends

Right now this is my runner up for GOTY after The Last of Us. I haven't played a platformer this much fun since the Genesis Sonic games. It's nice for me to be able to come home and just play a level or two of this really quick if I don't have time for Prime. I highly recommend any platformer fan check it out. Even if you're bored as hell with 2D platformers because of how oversaturated they are, check it out anyways. It's really, really good.

Co-op with Murphy's surprisingly fun too.

Blake Turner Staff Writer

10/02/2013 at 01:47 AM

I really didn't like The Last of Us. I liked it's story, sure, but as a game I found it kind of meh. It also controlled like arse imo.

I do agree with you on Rayman though. Legends is fucking phenomenal.

Casey Curran Staff Writer

10/02/2013 at 02:36 AM

Last of Us delivered on both story and gameplay very well for me. It was incredibly well paced and the controls felt great to me. Limiting, yes, but in a way that benefitted the game. Getting a headshot was so damn satisfying like no other and it encouraged me to conserve ammo and make every shot count.

10/02/2013 at 02:43 AM

Each to their own I guess. I just found it to limit my enjoyment.

10/02/2013 at 08:17 PM

Yeah, I mean, the game's not for everyone, but I forgot what it felt like to love a game not called Mass Effect or Pokemon that much.

KnightDriver

10/02/2013 at 02:37 AM

I saw the Metroid Prime Trilogy at Gamestop again like they pulled it out of hiding after all these years. They want $60 for it and I guess it's worth it, but I'm broke right now. Why isn't this trilogy out in a big way? Why did Nintendo produce so few copies? This is one of their main franchises and we should all be able to play those first three games in perfect HD. I'm pissed about this, but I'll play my old original copies on GameCube and be happy with it... sort of.

It's the tin. I'm telling you, they put MPT into a normal case, it would still be on shelves. But the tin made them want to make it feel like a special edition. It sucks, but that's just how it is. Picked it up a Gamestop with that deal.

Matt Snee Staff Writer

10/02/2013 at 03:49 AM

That Rayman game looks really good! But I haven't even played the other one yet! Damn it!!!

Good to hear from you.

10/02/2013 at 08:18 PM

Legends actually has a bunch of Origins' levels if you want to just jump straight into Legends. It's seriously on the same level as Super Mario World and Sonic 2.

Chris Yarger Community Manager

10/02/2013 at 06:58 AM

I've been on the hunt for the Metroid Trilogy, but I have yet to find a copy at a reasonable price (Reasonable to me). I've only ever played half of the first one though back on GameCube, so I'm really hoping to grab a copy of the trilogy before it becomes even harder to find!

10/02/2013 at 08:19 PM

It's a great trilogy. Would be cool if they put it on HD for Wii U.

10/03/2013 at 06:01 AM

Considering the way you obtain the games Lore through scanning the environment, I think an HD WiiU port would be awesome! Great usage for that controller!

transmet2033

10/02/2013 at 09:58 AM

Metroid Prime Trilogy is awesome. All of them are amazing in their own right. I do want to play Rayman Legumes, but I should really finish Oranges first.

Legends has most of Origins' best levels, so you don't really need to.

Alex-C25

I aprove very much of Metroid Prime Trilogy and Pokemon. I really gotta check out that site sometime.

When I get a Wii U, i'll get Rayman Legends. I loved Origins and I consider it my favorite 2D plataformer from the Wii.

10/02/2013 at 08:22 PM

Legends is even better. Showdown's a ton of fun. My favorite MP game ever.

NSonic79

10/06/2013 at 01:14 PM

I've been debating if I should try to hunt down this trilogy for the Wii or try to find the game onthe GC. sounds like the Wii is better with the enhancements and controls. I have the first game on the GC but had a hard time getting use to the controls.

PixlBit