Screenshot: A Look Back (2020)
A look back at three open world RPGs I played in 2020. Continue reading Screenshot: A Look Back (2020)
Category: Final Thoughts/Game Critique
My version of “game reviews.”
Assassin’s Creed Origins (PS4)
Open world rpgs are among my favorite type of video games, and when I first read rumors that the next Assassin’s Creed game would be centered in Egypt, I could not contain my excitement. Thankfully, the 10th installment in the franchise does not disappoint. Between what has made the franchise generally successful in the past and some new additions, Assassin’s Creed Origins has firmly established … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed Origins (PS4)
Indie Spot! | Emily is Away Too
Emily is Away Too (2017) is a celebratory return to the early 2000s and a walk through that tumultuous period when teenagers are expected to transition into adulthood. This indie project, developed by Kyle Seeley, is best described as a visual novel that occurs in the context of an instant messenger, EOL. Oh yeah, and there’s Facenook and YouToob too. 😉 Full disclosure, I have not played … Continue reading Indie Spot! | Emily is Away Too
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
“The princess can only thrive out here in the wild.” ~ Zelda
Reflection: What Remains of Edith Finch
I lived here until I was eleven but I wasn’t allowed inside half the rooms.
Mass Effect: Andromeda
After 58 hours, I have completed Bioware’s much anticipated Mass Effect: Andromeda. ME: A is a vast, open-world RPG that offers ample opportunity for exploration, solid combat, crafting, and an overall fun experience. However, the space opera suffers from a few common maladies typical of franchises struggling to remain relevant in a sea of available RPG titles, some of which are more sophisticated. Continue reading “Mass Effect: Andromeda”