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BaD 3
Date 02.03.2017
More on Fire Emblem Heroes (iOS)

Now that I've had some time to play some of FE: Heroes, actually-- I think the game is pretty good. It's similar in presentation and execution to earlier games in the series, the classic 2D games. I didn't partiularly care about the artwork from previews but now that I've seen it in action, I don't have a problem with it anymore. The character portraits are quite nice and detailed. The combat animations have backgrounds scenery that match the environments of the map and the music is fantastic. So far I've only completed 2 chapters and unlocked Hard and Lunatic difficulty modes as well as acquiring extra party members who arent that bad in stats, but I did have repeats. So far, the maps are bite sized, which is good because it makes the battles nice and short and I mainly have a party of 4 versus similar number of enemies max, which again, makes it easier to manage. It's perfect for short breaks of play time, and not long drawn out battles like XCOM or 3DS fire emblem. I've seen people complain about Pay-toWin cheapness, but so far I haven't felt the need to pay for anything. Its fine for a little distraction here and there and it's free. Can't really defend pay-to-win either way.

BaD 2
Date: 02.02.2017
Fire Emblem iOS.

BaD 1
Date: 02.01.2017
Dragon Age Inquisition. 

Kind of dead around here? What have y'all been doing lately? I've mainly been watching Netflix and reading in my free time. I'm sad I can't buy RE7 right now. Fuck I hate not having funds for brand new games. I'll eventually play it when it goes on sale I guess. I'll just play old RE games then. 

I think Witcher 3 just spoiled me with what 3D open worlds can offer. Mainly, it did side-quests extremely well, on the level of main quests that would draw me into narratives for hours, like a visitor in Westworld. I left off with about 30 hours of gameplay, and now have 60. Im making progress in scouting maps and sidequests, but I think the stronger combat abilities late game just make the gameplay more fun. I'm playing as a Rogue Archer, mainly Archer with a lot of poison abilities. I can add poison to my arrows for a short while and then use a hard long shot that causes the arrow to explode and cover all the enemies in range with poison. Its quite effective, and I rarely need to get close and get my hands dirty, but it's honestly more fun exploring combat combinations this time around. I've also unlocked a new forest area, as well as a frozen area, and gosh is this game just pretty. I've been playing music off of spotify while I play, or listening to podcasts while I grind. I also have a horrible cold and fever this week so just chilling grinding mobs is relaxing while medicating. I also like sight seeing in beautiful games. And DAI is a beautiful game!!!

Thank God for Jim Sterling, and Open World BS.

Not really sure what it is about zombie genre that draws me in so much? It just does. I think it's the overwhelming feeling of near death at any moment that drives my interest, that false sense of security. Atmoshpere and sound design also add to immersion I guess.

Anyway, I DL the latest RE7 demo and it still feels too scary. I can't imagine VR, because RE in first person already gives me anxiety and it might be the first RE game I skip out on. They added new endings apparently. The Outlast 2 demo gave me a bit of anxiety as well. I guess playing late at night, in the dark with headphones on is not a good idea. My heart was racing too much. I had fun watching people play live on Twitch, so I might do that this time.

What I love about RE7 demo is that it does feel like a refreshing take on the series. I really enjoyed ZombiU for doing the walking sim with zombies and added a roguelike mechanic.  This game gave me anxiety too, so I only played it a bit at a time. RE7 feels like a tradtional RE1 game where you have to investigate every corner of a room or backtrack to find clues and study them in order to make progress. It feels like old RE, but new. It's a house full of mysteries.