That's a shitload of games there. Of course I have all of those PSN+ games too. One day I'll get around to playing them.
BaD #1: January 2014 Recap
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 On 02/03/2014 at 08:26 PM by daftman See More From This User » |
Here we are, Blog a Day 2014! I have a series of things to talk about, but for today it's a wrap up of last month. I'm at the mercy of tradition!
Games Beaten
-Gravity Rush (PSP) (PS+)
Gravity Rush is a stellar game. The cel-shaded graphics resemble a cartoon and the soundtrack (a real orchestra?) paints the settings, an 18th century Europe-esque flying city and the strange rift planes, beautifully. The mechanics of shifting gravity basically let you fly and exploring the city is a joy. The game is neither too long nor too hard but plenty of extra missions like races and time attacks to kill enemies provide lots of challenge for those who want it. The localization is also excellent.
-Mario Party 2 (N64-VC)
Mario Party 2 is in many ways a very good, if safe, sequel. Hudson didn't mess much with the formula established in the first game and that's not a bad thing. The game has a ton of personality and the boards are all very distinct. A few of them aren't designed very well, though, and the selection of mini games was disappointing. The music is very catchy and the graphics are very good for an N64 game. It's a solid entry but I think it's been surpassed by some of its sequels.
-Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (GBC-VC)
Oracle of Seasons was definitely inspired by Link's Awakening. The graphics are very similar, of course, albeit in color. Same goes for the music. I think they might have even lifted the overworld theme from LA wholesale. It's very linear but you can explore within that framework for pieces of heart and other upgrades. The dungeons are pretty decent but the bosses are by and large disappointing. Very simple affairs. It's quite a good game and fun to play, for sure, but it's mid-tier Zelda.
Games Bought
-Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD (Vita) (PS+)
-Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)
My wife played through this during January. My turn next!
-Odama (GCN)
-Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader (GCN)
-Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (GCN)
-Midway Arcade Treasures 3 (GCN)
These four were super cheap. I think only Odama was more than a dollar.
-Mario Party 2 (N64-VC)
-Killzone: Mercenary (Vita) (digital)
That $9 sale on PSN was too much to resist.
-Toki Tori 2+ (Mac)
This was the kicker that pushed me into getting the Humble Bundle in January. But of course there were a bunch of other games too.
-To the Moon (Mac)
-Surgeon Simulator (Mac)
-Strike Suit Zero (Mac)
This one looks like a really cool space combat game.
-Reus (Mac)
-Papo & Yo (Mac)
-Hoard (Mac)
-Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (PSN)
-Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge (WiiU)
$9 on clearance at Target. $25 is the cheapest most places will sell it for.
-Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (PSN) (PS+)
-Worms: Battle Island (PSN) (PS+)
Now Playing
-Killzone: Mercenary (Vita)
This is a shockingly good FPS.
-Pirate Code (Mac)
Yay for the new Mac version!
-Dragon's Crown (PS3)
-Gods Eater Burst (PSP)
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