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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Another year, another call of duty. Still good, just don’t expect anything different.

A story about my uncle

I rather liked this little platformer. The story/premise was rather unique. It was entertaining while i played it, and I think the length was just right, as too much more probably would have stretched it a bit.

Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Not gonna lie, this one was a tear-jerker at the end there. Fantastic story, and I enjoyed almost all of the puzzles. Oh, the lore. Like reading a history book, only you want to do it. Definitely recommended, even if the type of game usually isn’t your “jam”, as the kids say these days

Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Another puzzle game, I kinda saw the ending coming, but it was good none the less. Can be a bit difficult starting, as the game, albeit purposefully, doesn’t guide you on how to begin. I beat the redux version of the game, which is why no progress is shown.

Steel Invaders

A cheap space invaders knockoff. difficult for 10 levels, then insanely easy for the next 30.

Road Madness

Terrible controls, terrible graphics, and poor mechanics, all rolled up into a single package!

Mad Hunter

See above, but add some russians to the mix.

Slingshot People

Absolutely terrible as well. Achievements are broken in this broken game. Who the hell uses a slingshot when going against rifle-armed rebels anyhow?

Let’s Draw

On a roll here with terrible games. Comes with 3, count them 3, pictures to colour in. Imagine paint, but much, much worse, and it costs money.

Black Mesa

And the terrible game streak ends. I loved black mesa. I have never actually played half life I know, shame shall be forever mine. It was a good bit longer than I expected, which is good, the story was fantastic , and the weapons unique. As a stand alone product, it was fantastic. As alluded to previously, i would not be able to comment on how it stands up to the original. Can’t wait for the xen levels to be published.

Formidolosus

With you there on Valiant hearts. It makes me sad to think that this part of history is slowly disappearing into the mist. We learnt about world war one in school, but ten years later when my little bro did history they’d dropped most of it. All those who took part in the war are now gone. It was a pretty big event in the history of the world, but kids aren’t really learning about it. Those who think war is fun should play a game like this or this war of mine, as it’s easy to forget in the middle of it all are normal people on both sides, who just wanted to live their lives in peace.

Arbiter Libera

I have never actually played half life

BOO THIS MAN, BOOOO.

Seriously, Valiant Hearts is great. I think it could’ve benefited from being more engaging on gameplay level, but story more than makes up for it and is obviously the real star of the game. I also agree with Formidolosus in that WW1 is disappearing from memory. It sadly got a successful blockbuster sequel.