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December 2013 Recap


On 01/02/2014 at 09:33 PM by daftman

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December was a much quieter month than November, though certainly not devoid of happenings.

Games Beaten

-Gears of War: Judgment (360)

Played this online with my brother and some friends. I thought it was a great continuation of the series. I haven't played Gears 3 yet, so I can't tell you how it really moves the series forward but it's still tons of great cover-based shooting action. Chainsawing bad guys in half is as satisfying as ever, and the survival mode where you try to defend or destroy the E-hole covers is a blast too. All in all it's a very solid addition to a great series.

Games Bought

-Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team (DS)

-Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (360)

I played partway through this on a Redbox rental shortly after it came out and really liked it but never finished. Finally found it for cheap but I think I'll just start over rather than try to pick up where I left off.

-Killzone: Liberation (PSP)

I'ver never played any of the Killzone games but I've heard good things about this portable one and it was only $5 new.

-GRID2 (PS3) (PS+)

-Dyad (PS3) (PS+)

-Soul Sacrifice (Vita) (PS+)

And I have a Vita to play it on!

-Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (Vita) (PS+)

I've heard this Mario Kart-alike is actually pretty good.

-F.E.A.R. Files (360)

A stocking stuffer from my wife Smile

-Knights in the Nightmare (PSP)

Also from my wife. I've heard this game is very difficult but I'm looking forward to trying it out. As an added bonus, it came with a free download code for...

-Yggdra Union (digital) (PSP)

-The Walking Dead (digital) (Vita)

Came bundled with my Vita.

-Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney — Duel Destinies (3DS)

I asked for an eShop giftcard for my birthday so I could get this. I wish there was a physical release but I'm happy that I can play it somehow.

-Gone Home (Mac)

My wife downloaded this after hearing such good things and she started it last night, but so far it really freaks her out. Hopefully she can power through to the end.

Now Playing

This list is nearly identical to last months but that's not surprising since I hardly had time to play anything.

-Gravity Rush (Vita)

Gravity Rush

This game is really awesome. The mechanics of shifting gravity basically let you fly but the developers switch things up enough to keep it all interesting. It takes place in an 18th century European-esque flying city, which is a nice change from most games, and the characters are likable and interesting. The music and cel-shaded graphics fit the game to a T as well. It's definitely one of the must play games for the Vita.

-Dragon's Crown (PS3)

-Super Mario 3D Land (3DS)

Still working through the post-game content.

-Gods Eater Burst (PSP)


 

Comments

Matt Snee Staff Writer

01/02/2014 at 11:24 PM

your games beaten pile is shorter than usual. Goddammit, man!  Tongue Out

actually i only beat one game too. 

daftman

01/03/2014 at 07:04 PM

I know, I know. I am ashamed...but at least I'm in good company lol

transmet2033

01/02/2014 at 11:58 PM

That looks similar to my month of December.  I only beat two games in December and one of them I played the majority of it in November.  I finished up Ghosts earlier this month and Tearaway over the weekend. 

I collected up a bunch of games as well... the PS+ offerings and more than a handful of Steam games.  I am collecting up my former 360 library on steam so that I can enjoy them whenever I get a proper computer.  On a side note, PS+ is looking pretty good in January.

daftman

01/03/2014 at 07:13 PM

I'm really surprised that BioShock Infinite is hitting PS+ already. I've already played it but I'll be securing my digital copy lol. I'm most excited about DmC since, like most new games from 2013, I haven't played it yet.

What's your opinion of Ghosts? I've heard mixed things about it.

transmet2033

01/03/2014 at 07:28 PM

I have not played a Call of Duty campaign since Call of Duty 2.  It was mindless fun and pretty much forgettable.  I have no idea what was going on with the story but there was at least one level that I enjoyed.  It was the underwater one that they showed in the trailers and such.  I have had difficulty getting into the multiplayer.  Halo has effectively ruined all other multiplayer for me.  I am hoping very much that Destiny can bring that style multiplayer to the PS4.

I know that my brother will enjoy dmc and Bioshock Infinite.  I am most excited for Don't Starve on the PS4.  I was also surprised by Infinite's inclusion, but 2K must know what they are doing.

daftman

01/03/2014 at 09:23 PM

I played the three Modern Warfare games and enjoyed them, but I'd say that only the campaign of the first one (CoD4) was truly memorable. I've enjoyed the multiplayer but you really have to invest yourself in it. Very different than Halo's.

Personally, I'm a little peeved that Don't Starve is only on the PS4. I mean, come on, I know the PS3 can run it. Oh well, at least I can start to stock up on PS4 games.

Super Step Contributing Writer

01/03/2014 at 12:02 AM

Everything you said about Gravity makes me want it so much. I've only played Killzone 2 I think (maybe 3, whichever one where the character was a midget), but I enjoyed the hell out of what I played, especially the nail gun. That's awesome that you got it for $5. I've only played a GoW once as well, but sadly, I don' think I used th chainsaw. Or maybe I forgot I did.

Your wife sounds like a super lady.

daftman

01/03/2014 at 07:55 PM

Yes, you should definitely drop large amounts of money to get a new Vita and then drop some more for a PS+ membership because Gravity Rush is still free on there, unless I'm mistaken, along with some other great games. And don't forget the money for the money card! While I know it sounds like I'm kidding, it's actually a pretty good idea. Think about it Wink

I've never played any of the Killzone games, so I'm not sure which ones stars a midget. The PSP game is pretty different from the rest of the series but quite good, or so I'm told. And yeah, my wife is pretty dang awesome Laughing

Super Step Contributing Writer

01/04/2014 at 07:23 AM

Just so we're clear on a couple things: I think you probably realized this, but no KZ game ever actually starred a Little Person. It's just that one of them has a line of first-person vision that is at all the other characters' waist lines, which was a development error, I believe.

Secondly, I no can haz more games, cuz I broke and wanting a new TV. lol That does sound like a lot of hoops to jump through for one free game, though.

KnightDriver

01/03/2014 at 12:39 AM

I've been thinking about Gears Judgment lately. I really want to play that co-op.

daftman

01/03/2014 at 07:58 PM

If you've played and enjoyed the other Gears games, then you'll like Judgment. Co-op is a blast!

KnightDriver

01/04/2014 at 03:30 AM

I can't wait, but I may be picking up Borderlands 2 'cause my friend is already playing it. 

Cary Woodham

01/03/2014 at 05:35 AM

Yeah I wish the new Phoenix Wrght game was a physical release, too.

If I had a Vita, I'd probably get Gravity Rush.

Dragon's Crown is cool.  I played as the Amazon.

The music in Gods Eater Burst was done by my favorite video game music composer: Go Shiina.

daftman

01/03/2014 at 08:49 PM

I've really been surprised by the quality and diversity of the music in Gods Eater Burst. Orchestral, rock, vocal—there are all kinds of songs and they've all been pretty good.

Cary Woodham

01/04/2014 at 03:20 PM

Heck yeah!  That's Go Shiina for you!  You should check out some of the other games he did the music for, like Mr. Driller and Tales of Legendia.

mothman

01/03/2014 at 09:15 AM

I'm not sure if the Vita version of Sonic Transformed plays or looks the same as the PS3 version but if it does it's the best kart racer to come out in a very long time.

daftman

01/03/2014 at 08:50 PM

I heard that even the iOS version was good, so I have high hopes.

TheMart22

01/03/2014 at 11:57 AM

I had a great time with Gravity Rush. Played it start to finish in a couple of sittings. Highly recommended indeed

daftman

01/03/2014 at 08:51 PM

I heard that they announced Gravity Rush 2 back in September at the Tokyo Game Show. I'm super excited that it's turning into a series Laughing

TheMart22

01/06/2014 at 09:34 AM

I didn't know this. Very exciting

The Last Ninja

01/03/2014 at 03:26 PM

The Phoenix Wright game is awesome! The stories, characters, and music are all incredible. I know you'll enjoy it.

I just beat A Link Between Worlds, and of course, recommend it whole-heartedly. Sadly, that's the only game I beat in December, but I was able to get several retro games this month: X-men and Columns (Genesis), Blast Corpse and Rayman 2: The Great Escape (N64), Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (PS1), and Double Dragon II: The Revenge (NES). Those are some great games, so I'm very excited!

daftman

01/03/2014 at 08:55 PM

Cool beans. Have you finished Duel Destinies? I bet the final case is super long lol

Those are some good retro games you got. I'd say Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo is the prize of the bunch. Always wanted to play that.

The Last Ninja

01/03/2014 at 09:12 PM

Yeah, I beat Dual Destinies a while ago, and the last case is long, but very good. I couldn't put the game down, it was good.

Puzzle Fighter is a great game. Check out my blog about it tomorrow for RGOTW.

jgusw

01/04/2014 at 02:41 PM

I kind of blew off Gears of War: Judgment because I was all Gearsed out, but I think I'll still get it.  I keep hearing it's a good game.  

daftman

01/04/2014 at 09:02 PM

You should definitely get it. Yeah, it's more Gears of War but that's not a bad thing. Much better than God of War's hand off to a new developer, by all accounts.

NSonic79

01/17/2014 at 01:06 PM

Enjoy the FEAR Files. Best played in the fall and much, much better than the F3AR disappointment.

daftman

01/17/2014 at 07:59 PM

I'm going to start with the Files, unless I snag a copy of the first game before then. I remember you blogging about F3AR's online pass. Did it have other disappointments?

NSonic79

01/18/2014 at 09:53 PM

if you mind the story you might want to play the first game first since fear files starts off right where the first game ended. that is if you dont mind having the ending to the first game spoiled for you

besides the game having online pass, F3AR does the dead space/resident evil 4/5 route nad has co-op play modes that ruins the fear effect of the game much like how the prior mentioned games ruined the survival horror aspect. because of this you end up missing most of the scares since your usually looking elsewhere or fighting alongside your co-op buddy. and finally the spend more time on the game to jusify its online pass by focusing more on the multiplayer modes than the single player making F3Ar the weakest when it comes to the plot. which is sad given the scares the prior games have to offer. thats why fear files fits my thrilogy better when played between fear 1 & 2. 

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