This was nice. I enjoyed each segment you put into this special episode. In fact, I'd often forget that I was only listening to a segment until your narration came back to transition to the next clip.
If possible, you should definitely do at least one of these every year.
Funny you mention reducing game purchases. I'm in the same boat. I'm still debating if I even want to get a PS4 or Xbox One at this time because I have so many games from previous generations in my backlog that I need to finish.
I'm using howlongtobeat.com to find out how long it would take me to finish the RPGs I have especially.
I've been timid about tgetting DQ 7 due to its length. I fear I just wouldn't have the time to finish it.
I mostly agree with you, except on Mario 2. I don't think it was the wrong direction. The version we got wasn't the wrong direction per se, just a bit different. I think it was a better offering than what Japan got on the Famicom. Just my opinion though.
It does, Matt. I really does.
Yeah, Metal Gear Solid was a true classic because it brought so many freash ideas to the action genre and story telling in video games. I still need to play MGS4 on the Legacy Collection. I've never played that one before beyond a few minutes of the demo.
Wow, awesome story dude! I'm like that with Metroid Prime. I find myself playing through it at least once a year. It's one of my favorite games of all time!
Yeah, I have MGS 3 as part of the Legacy Collection that came a few years back. I completed the original Metal Gear, but I couldn't get very far in MG2. I think I have to just be more patient in my approach. I love the game's presentation though. I'm definitely interested in finishing it.
"The Cloud Strife School for Surly Heroes"-- I was so into the review that I thought it was a literal place in the game. LOL! That camera system sounds like a real bummer.
Honestly, I pay zero attention to achievements. They rarely enhance the game in any wway outside of bragging rights, and it never really appealed to me. I think in my case, having come from the gaming generation where "achievements" meant unlocking secret characterslevels or whatnot-- something a little more tangible than trophies that don't really do anything.
And yeah, certain current generation games do reward with extra content within the game for reaching certain achievements, but that doesn't happen with teh vast majority of games out there today. Therefore, it usually feels pointless to go after them for me.
The orther problem for me is precious time and the lack of it. So even when I'm playing a game I really enjoy, I still just want to play for what it is and not tack on extra time chasing after meaningless achievements.
