The highlights of the past year (And a crappy one from the recent week)
So, last year I was so proud for being able to make those pretty list tables! …And now I totally don’t remember how :’).
##Bayonetta
I’ve heard a lot about this game, just never got around to playing/buying it…
So, when I noticed it launched on steam and it was on sale, I just had to have it! - No regrets there, whatsoever. Even preordered 2 & 3 for the switch…
Running around as a kickass witch on high heels, and using your hair as a whip to defeat angelic guys? Hell yea!
AC: Origins
This was kinda a gamble to pick up, seeing as my graphic card is on the lower end of the spectrum, if not a tad to low… But, fortunately for me, it works! Ever since I’m a kid, I’ve been obsessed with Ancient Egypt… So, an AC game where I can run around exploring ancient Egypt, climb pyramids, etc? ITS A MUST BUY!
And oh yea, there’s a story too, which is actually pretty interesting and engaging to follow. I liked origins way better than 3 (Which I ended up abandoning because it felt like such a chore to get through, even though I was close to the end… I just couldn’t do it anymore.)
Origins made the game feel fresh again with a new combat system, actually picking up quests instead of contracts of a board. And, did I mention, pyramids? <3 Still trying to figure out if I want to buy the seasonpass, though… I really like Origins, it’s just that 40 euro for a season pass feels to damned expensive.
The Witcher: Wild Hunt…
Well. my bf just couldn’t stop nagging me to go play it, so, being the stubborn girl I am I insisted on reading the books first… No regrets there :)
Finally got around to playing it and finishing the main story, and just, wow… So many choices, so many decisions. I’ve actually got trouble with making decisions, and kept reloading save files because I didn’t like the outcome - until I forced myself to live with the decisions I made just to continue the story.
I’m on a break of it now: Just finished the main story a few days ago and decided to jump into the dlc right away, but I’m afraid it’ll burn me out if I just keep on going, no matter how great it is.
Orwell
As I’ve said in my last update,this game is what made me buy the humble monthly. I was just really bummed I missed out on it. It’s a bit of a weird,find your own story driven game buy reading random articles and eavesdropping on people to figure out what is going on. It is kind of hard to describe it, but I just really enjoyed playing it.
Tales of Berseria
Yup…. I’m a sucker for long RPGS, especially JRPGS, with the tales of serie being one of my favourites.
Took me a while to get started, but I really liked the dark setting in Berseria.
The story is quite dark and grim, but the cast makes up for it with their random banter/chatter in the skits.
Super Mario Odyssey
A non-pc game, I know I know, but it’s mario! Also the main reason I got myself a switch. It’s fun, lighthearted, and so damned many collectibles to keep you busy.
Together with 64, it has to be my favourite mario game right now. Not to mention, Mario in a wedding dress looks interesting… (Just like in all the other costume collectables)
Wanderlust
It’s just some weird bundle crap, and it seems like the only achievement is only unlockable with steam achievement manager, so, who cares really?
At least it’s another finished game. It looks pretty, though
Max - An autistic journey.
Having Aspergers myself, this kinda spiked my interest: I was curious to find out how someone could make a rpg out of a day with autism. To my surprise, it kinda turned out good - though I don’t agree with certain struggles/stereotypes the game presents.
It’s an RPGmaker game: For some reason I’m kinda prejudiced against those things but this proofed me wrong.
I like how all the goalds are pictograms, and those pictograms explain why they’re needed + some general background information.
Unfortunately, this one is all to true.
With Witcher 3 narrative save scumming just plain doesn’t work because many decisions have long reaching or seemingly minute consequences. Not to mention you often ARE choosing between evils and hoping you’ve chosen the lesser one. Great to hear you had fun with the game seeing as I’ve just reached Skellige and I’m having a blast. Should’ve started on Death March difficulty because the game is simply too easy when you factor in Witcher sets, oils + potions combo, etc though.
True, but if I have second thoughts due to the immediate reaction or whatever, I keep on wanting to correct a mistake.
Managed to stop after like 50 hours though, because it took to damned long - and I have to practise with sticking to decisions anyway :)
I’ve actually got trouble with making decisions, and kept reloading save files because I didn’t like the outcome.
Me in just about every choice-based RPG. =(
Thanks for the update!
oooo you played so many good games. I haven’t played Bayonetta or Origins but they look fantastic. I’m hopefully going to be buying Super Mario Odyssey soon so I’m glad you liked it! Also Witcher 3 is always a must play!
I don’t agree with certain struggles/stereotypes the game presents.
I don’t think they were necessarily stereotypes, but different cases for different people. The developer apparantly made this with his autistic son, so it was more of a representation of what his son goes through, then the community as a whole. It wasn’t very accurate to my friend either who has aspergers, but a lot of autistic people have different symptoms or personalities.
Thanks for the awesomely long update, sadly I don’t have time to read all of it at once - but I will return for the rest!
You certainly played some really cool and awesome games! (And yeah, I kinda love the word awesome! ;) )
Keep on the good work! Have fun!
And most important:
Happy backlog killing ;)
Awesome, you too!