Sunday, August 30, 2015
Favorite Games
Max Payne 3
This game is easily one of my favorite games due to the spectacular storytelling and lovable anti-hero Max mixed with epic, baddass gameplay that flows easily through the expertly crafted levels. The player begins by controlling a broken drunkard who is barely passing as a security expert due to his vices. But like any good redemption story, the player witnesses a man who has hit rock bottom battle against corruption and manages to save countless innocent lives and forgive himself for the death of his wife and child haunting him through the years. The Noir vibe of the game and the exceptionally dry humor of the protagonist makes the player invested in the main character despite his shortcomings and one cannot help but root for him. Mix a great story with fun and diverse levels one foot, on a boat, or even a multitude of hurtling-through-the-air-shootouts makes the slo-mo infused gameplay a blast to play. Overall a 10/10.
F.E.A.R. 2
Continuing the story of the First Encounter Assault Reconnaissance force, F.E.A.R 2 is a truly thrilling and sometimes terrifying game to play. Due to its age some may be quick to dismiss it, especially if first examining the graphical fidelity of the first game, but F.E.A.R 2's graphics hold up even by today's standards, which is important in a gore-based horror game. The bloodsoaked environments and dark lighting has the player constantly on edge, and the spontaneous appearances of the demonic antagonist Alma provides plenty of jump-scares. The gunplay is smooth and responsive, making it even easier to pick apart your enemies (literally). The attention to detail, even the bloody ones, makes the game engaging for players to lose themselves in the bowels of top secret labs, destroyed cities, and children's playgrounds. Creepy monsters, boss fights, and the antagonist from Hell all come together to make F.E.A.R 2 a well made horror game worthy of a few playthroughs.
This game is easily one of my favorite games due to the spectacular storytelling and lovable anti-hero Max mixed with epic, baddass gameplay that flows easily through the expertly crafted levels. The player begins by controlling a broken drunkard who is barely passing as a security expert due to his vices. But like any good redemption story, the player witnesses a man who has hit rock bottom battle against corruption and manages to save countless innocent lives and forgive himself for the death of his wife and child haunting him through the years. The Noir vibe of the game and the exceptionally dry humor of the protagonist makes the player invested in the main character despite his shortcomings and one cannot help but root for him. Mix a great story with fun and diverse levels one foot, on a boat, or even a multitude of hurtling-through-the-air-shootouts makes the slo-mo infused gameplay a blast to play. Overall a 10/10.
Continuing the story of the First Encounter Assault Reconnaissance force, F.E.A.R 2 is a truly thrilling and sometimes terrifying game to play. Due to its age some may be quick to dismiss it, especially if first examining the graphical fidelity of the first game, but F.E.A.R 2's graphics hold up even by today's standards, which is important in a gore-based horror game. The bloodsoaked environments and dark lighting has the player constantly on edge, and the spontaneous appearances of the demonic antagonist Alma provides plenty of jump-scares. The gunplay is smooth and responsive, making it even easier to pick apart your enemies (literally). The attention to detail, even the bloody ones, makes the game engaging for players to lose themselves in the bowels of top secret labs, destroyed cities, and children's playgrounds. Creepy monsters, boss fights, and the antagonist from Hell all come together to make F.E.A.R 2 a well made horror game worthy of a few playthroughs.
Saturday, August 29, 2015
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