Shogun 2 Total War (PC)
A few months ago I went Total War crazy, and played this game almost non-stop for a week. I love the Total War series as a whole (though I could never get into Empire), with Rome as my favourite. I’ve played them all, starting with Shogun Total War when it first came out! Anyway, I bought this game on a Steam sale but had ignored it up until that point. It took me a little while to get into, but I ended up loving it. My first campaign game was all about getting a good trade income (by ruling the seas!) to fund my army. At some point I also captured the Black Ship (super-powerful) which made things even easier. Like most Total War games, in the end it's just you and 1 or 2 quite powerful factions. Here it was basically east versus west. I won. Result:
I was so rich by the end of the game I could just set taxes to "low" and still have an income so high I didn't even know what to do with it.
The game I'm playing now is slightly more difficult as I'm a somewhat bad starting position, I need to destroy the Hattori clan first, and three other clans are trying to invade me. Fools can't see that I'm going to be the next shogun. They will bow their heads, or it shall be separated from their body!!! Or something like that.
Street Fighter X Tekken (PS3)
I’ve only been playing this in single player so the gem system hasn’t really been bothering me that much, but I certainly could’ve done without it. Other than that I am enjoying this. Can't agree with Capcom's decision to have all the characters on disc but making you pay for an unlock key though. Especially since some of my favourite characters were "DLC" like Dudley, Elena and Blanka.
Skullgirls (PS3)
It’s a pretty good 2D fighter, I quite like the style of the game and some of the character design. The battle system feels like a mix between Guilty Gear and the vs. Capcom games. Can’t say I played it much though.
The Sims 3 (PC)
Just like with the previous two, I played this intensely for a day or two, then lost interest. Good thing I got this practically free then.
Dark Souls (X360)
I think I'm only about 1/5th through, and I really need to go back to it. I can honestly understand people saying this is their favourite game from the X360/PS3 generation, it's an extremely well-designed game with a great atmosphere.
Tales of Vesperia (X360)
Tales of Vesperia (X360)
Again, an RPG I abandonned before even getting halfway. I quite liked it and I still plan to go back to it when I'm in a proper RPG mood.
Dead or Alive 5 (PS3)
Apart from the second game, I’ve never been that big a fan of the DoA series (vastly prefer Virtua Fighter, SoulCalibur and even Tekken). This one is pretty good I suppose. I haven’t played it that much and most of the time I’ve been playing the story mode.
Dirt 3 (X360)
I love rally games, so the Dirt series is pretty much my only option. I liked 2, this one is alright when it sticks to actual rally stuff but anything else can DIAF. I have Dirt Showdown on steam and I’m dreading to think what that will be like.
Dead or Alive 5 (PS3)
Apart from the second game, I’ve never been that big a fan of the DoA series (vastly prefer Virtua Fighter, SoulCalibur and even Tekken). This one is pretty good I suppose. I haven’t played it that much and most of the time I’ve been playing the story mode.
Dirt 3 (X360)
I love rally games, so the Dirt series is pretty much my only option. I liked 2, this one is alright when it sticks to actual rally stuff but anything else can DIAF. I have Dirt Showdown on steam and I’m dreading to think what that will be like.
One good thing about the game is that you can upload your replays (or at least a short bit) on youtube. I've done that a few times, but this one is my favourite.
Zeus: Master of Olympus (PC)
From time to time I feel like playing a city building game from Impressions Games. My most played is probably Caesar III, but I’ve played most of what they released. All of their games are very similar, just set in a different part of the world or time period. This one differs from Caesar because it has quite a bit of supernatural stuff, you have to build temples to the gods to summon them. It has some improvements over Caesar gameplay-wise, but in general I still prefer Caesar III.
Metroid Prime (Wii)
From time to time I feel like playing a city building game from Impressions Games. My most played is probably Caesar III, but I’ve played most of what they released. All of their games are very similar, just set in a different part of the world or time period. This one differs from Caesar because it has quite a bit of supernatural stuff, you have to build temples to the gods to summon them. It has some improvements over Caesar gameplay-wise, but in general I still prefer Caesar III.
Metroid Prime (Wii)
I should've done a seperate entry about this as well, but you know. Lazy. I wanted to play this to see if it still holds up, and also because Link Between Worlds (set in the same world) was coming out later. Well, it still holds up, and it reconfirmed its status as my favourite Zelda game.
Hitman Absolution (PS3)
Hitman Absolution (PS3)
I... didn't like this much at first. It didn't really feel like a Hitman game to me. Maybe I should give it another chance. Maybe.
Catherine (PS3)
Catherine (PS3)
Another game I still need to finish. I like Vince and I like the symbolism in his dreams, but the block puzzle thing... it's not something I'm into. I do plan to get back to it though, I want to see at least one ending.
Sleeping Dogs (X360)
I finished the game when it came out, but this year I played the DLC. They’re all okay, I loved the island tournament one until that bit with the falling spike ceiling -_-
Sleeping Dogs (X360)
I finished the game when it came out, but this year I played the DLC. They’re all okay, I loved the island tournament one until that bit with the falling spike ceiling -_-
I have to say though, Sleeping Dogs is one of my favourite open world games. Love the atmosphere and the combat. And some of the characters. Salty Crab is my kind of guy.
Puzzle Quest 2 (X360)
I can’t believe I already spent 30 hours playing this… the main game really is far too long. And to be honest, I guess I liked the first one more.
Puzzle Quest 2 (X360)
I can’t believe I already spent 30 hours playing this… the main game really is far too long. And to be honest, I guess I liked the first one more.
Kid Icarus: Uprising (3DS)
Eh, mixed feelings about this one. I still hate the on-foot controls muchly, I have such a hard time understanding people calling this the best 3DS game when it clearly has control issues. And I know it's not just me. Anyway, otherwise this is pretty enjoyable. There is a LOT of dialogue in this game though, sometimes it feels like Pitt and...that woman are constantly talking throughout the levels. I can see how that can annoy people. I tolerate it, but could have done without it. It does some things right (flying sections, weapon customisation) but it's far from a perfect game in my opinion.
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (X360)
Eh, mixed feelings about this one. I still hate the on-foot controls muchly, I have such a hard time understanding people calling this the best 3DS game when it clearly has control issues. And I know it's not just me. Anyway, otherwise this is pretty enjoyable. There is a LOT of dialogue in this game though, sometimes it feels like Pitt and...that woman are constantly talking throughout the levels. I can see how that can annoy people. I tolerate it, but could have done without it. It does some things right (flying sections, weapon customisation) but it's far from a perfect game in my opinion.
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (X360)
I've been playing this off and on since I got this in 2012, I also bought the Da Vince DLC and still need to finish that, otherwise the game is done. I'm still vaguely interested in Revelations, but I hear it's not that good anyway. Also have Ass Creed 3 waiting. I want to find out how bad that one is!
Ridge Racer Unbounded (X360)
It’s Split/Second, just rebranded as a Ridge Racer for no real reason. I can’t say I enjoyed it that much to be honest (but then I don’t consider Split/Second a good game either - I'm a Blur kind of guy). Maybe I’m playing it wrong, but the fairly high difficulty was one of the things that bothered me. Anyway, didn’t have the patience to get really good at the game, I moved on to more satisfying experiences.
The Darkness (X360)
I’ve been interested in this series for a while (also bought the sequel, but haven’t played it yet). It’s a good game, I enjoyed it, especially the superpowers, and using a WWI battlefield as a representation of hell. Couldn’t care less about the mafia storyline though. Last mission was cool.
Darkstalkers Resurrection (X360)
I’ve never owned a Darkstalkers game, but I did play the third one in an arcade at some point. I liked the character design and atmosphere of the game, so I didn’t hesitate to pick up this collection. The first game hasn’t aged that well, but I still like the third one. If you need an incentive to get this, it’s basically Street Fighter with mummies, zombies, vampires and Bigfoot.
Samurai Shodown Sen (X360)
It’s a bad, bad game, but I love everything Samurai Shodown, so from time to time I go back to this. It’s still cool to cut off your opponent’s hand :D
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis (X360)
This is actually a really, really great sports sim. The gameplay at least - when it comes to content this is pretty bare bones. If you haven't played it and have even a vague interest in table tennis, you should pick this up.
Ridge Racer Unbounded (X360)
It’s Split/Second, just rebranded as a Ridge Racer for no real reason. I can’t say I enjoyed it that much to be honest (but then I don’t consider Split/Second a good game either - I'm a Blur kind of guy). Maybe I’m playing it wrong, but the fairly high difficulty was one of the things that bothered me. Anyway, didn’t have the patience to get really good at the game, I moved on to more satisfying experiences.
The Darkness (X360)
I’ve been interested in this series for a while (also bought the sequel, but haven’t played it yet). It’s a good game, I enjoyed it, especially the superpowers, and using a WWI battlefield as a representation of hell. Couldn’t care less about the mafia storyline though. Last mission was cool.
Darkstalkers Resurrection (X360)
I’ve never owned a Darkstalkers game, but I did play the third one in an arcade at some point. I liked the character design and atmosphere of the game, so I didn’t hesitate to pick up this collection. The first game hasn’t aged that well, but I still like the third one. If you need an incentive to get this, it’s basically Street Fighter with mummies, zombies, vampires and Bigfoot.
Samurai Shodown Sen (X360)
It’s a bad, bad game, but I love everything Samurai Shodown, so from time to time I go back to this. It’s still cool to cut off your opponent’s hand :D
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis (X360)
This is actually a really, really great sports sim. The gameplay at least - when it comes to content this is pretty bare bones. If you haven't played it and have even a vague interest in table tennis, you should pick this up.
Pandora's Tower (Wii)
Played this at the start of the year, but quickly abandoned it for other games :( Really need to go back to it, it quite liked some of the mechanics (some of it has a very Castlevania-like feel) and it's really not a bad game.
Fable III (PC)
This game seems to get a lot of hate, but I had some fun with it. It's inferior to 1 and 2, it hardly has any difficulty, and it's pretty linear experience. But c'mon, it has Stephen Fry and John Cleese!!! ...Not enough? Fine. Well I for one didn't think it was as bad as the reputation it got.
Galaga Legions DX (PS3)
This is a pretty fun game, I played the DS version but I prefer this one. It's not like classic Galaga at all, but I like it.
Sonic The Fighters (X360)
Lol.
Fighting Vipers (X360)
See this was a game I loved in the arcades, though mostly because you could smash people's face in with a guitar, and I loved doing that final hard attack that sends them through the stage enclosure. So I'm happy they released it again. Gameplay is basic of course, and the AI is pretty hard, but I still had some fun with it.
Fable III (PC)
This game seems to get a lot of hate, but I had some fun with it. It's inferior to 1 and 2, it hardly has any difficulty, and it's pretty linear experience. But c'mon, it has Stephen Fry and John Cleese!!! ...Not enough? Fine. Well I for one didn't think it was as bad as the reputation it got.
Galaga Legions DX (PS3)
This is a pretty fun game, I played the DS version but I prefer this one. It's not like classic Galaga at all, but I like it.
Sonic The Fighters (X360)
Lol.
Fighting Vipers (X360)
See this was a game I loved in the arcades, though mostly because you could smash people's face in with a guitar, and I loved doing that final hard attack that sends them through the stage enclosure. So I'm happy they released it again. Gameplay is basic of course, and the AI is pretty hard, but I still had some fun with it.
That's about it I think. Later this week: GOTY 2013!
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