Holy crapsticles of Shaquille O'Neal, this has been awhile. Let's see if I still got the grasp of this piece o bloggin.
So, did everyone have a fun 2009? You should have, with all those incredibly awesome games on the market! Especially you PS3 users, oh YOU. YOU KNOW THAT THIS WAS THE YEAR FOR PS3. I should note, if you refer to the Year of PS3 by the amount of consoles sold... then re-check. The Year of PS3 should be about what games it received and how it stood out from the other threathening consoles. And since my departure into collegeland, I've played a dozens of games. So let's crack it all down into small reviews then.
Brütal Legend:
I really never wanted to play this game. Oh how I wanted to stay away from it. But when my good friend borrowed it to me, I decided why the eff not? SO, you play as the ROADIE. YEAH ROADIE AWESOME HAHA- why couldn't I play as the Rockstar? Come onnnnnn. He's practically doing all of the job! The story is OK, the characters are bland and they decided to hide the biggest aspect of the game: RTS. I bought i- wait... uh... I borrowed it for HACK N SLASH! Ugh, the only think that was really good was the Audio. That could be because of the Heavy Metal fanboy in me, but that's another story.
Jak 3:
I've played Jak and Daxter and Jak II and from that experience, it was friggin awesome. So when I picked up this game, I was hoping for another epic experience. Well, it's not what I expected to say. You play as Jak and sometimes as Daxter that little rodent, after being thrown out into the desert for being badass. Nooooooooooooooooooo! Now they have to learn the Wastelander way of living; FUN HUH? Anyway, the game has the previous elements in that made the last games fun. Then, they also have... those one-time segments. Let me put it this way; you have to LEARN how to FLY, which is incredibly hard, WITHOUT ANY SORT OF TUTORIAL OR HELP AT ALL. Easy right?
Hahahahahaha fuck you. Still, I didn't like the story. KEEP THE VILLAINS DEAD INSTEAD OF RETURNING THEM AS CYBORGS YOU SILLY SILLY NAUGHTY DOG(which incidently made the greatest game in 2009- go figure).
Assassin's Creed 2:
In short, one of the games worth playing this year. That's saying a lot, since the last game was basically mediocre compared to this. While it remains the same, it is so different I'm not even certain it used to be the same game. Ah, but it does have one aspect left in it: The story STILL doesn't make any sense! Well, at least this time we get a british jerk with us. And when I say jerk, I really mean jerk. But he's a good guy.
I hope. Anyway, the story is still wtf, the gameplay elements are better and yada yada yada why haven't you played this yet? Your only excuse would be if you hated the first game, which is really like this one; just better. So, play it. Got mah Platinum Trophy there as well! Freaking Flying Machine.
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Those were the mini-reviews. I was going to include Dragon Age: Origins here as well. But I realized that it deserves a whole blogg post for itself. And that's what I'm going to give it.
And if you're reading this and haven't picked it up yet for some ungodly freakin idiotic reason, do it now. So I won't have to slap you silly with my tuna.
And yes, I have a tuna. Frozen tuna. Don't wanna mess with that dawg.
COMPUTERRRRRRRRRR
So it was my birthday this weekend! AWESOME I KNOW. Tho ' not much really happened, but at least it was nice for getting 20. Yarrrr.
Oh I got some good stuff, like money, a mouse with nine buttons and a new friggin computer. So I can finally play the newer games in the industry! 8D So I'm gonna get busy with some newer games, like Dragon Age: Origins!
Now, I actually wouldn't have made this post unless I found out something completely ridiculous. You wanna know why the vampires sparkle in the sun in Twilight? Well the answer is simple, my good dillusional friend. It's because they are GOOD vampires, not BAD vampires.
And being GOOD vampires, they become prettier in the sun.
UGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HATE HATE HATE
DEAD WRONG
Comic done by Neverstorm and CANDY.
Oh I got some good stuff, like money, a mouse with nine buttons and a new friggin computer. So I can finally play the newer games in the industry! 8D So I'm gonna get busy with some newer games, like Dragon Age: Origins!
Now, I actually wouldn't have made this post unless I found out something completely ridiculous. You wanna know why the vampires sparkle in the sun in Twilight? Well the answer is simple, my good dillusional friend. It's because they are GOOD vampires, not BAD vampires.
And being GOOD vampires, they become prettier in the sun.
UGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HATE HATE HATE
DEAD WRONG
Comic done by Neverstorm and CANDY.
Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack In Time
Now I know the praise for this game might be obsolete, but this game is amazing. Seriously, it is a way improvement over the past games in the Ratchet and Clank series. There is a quick overview first of what happened in the past games.
Ratchet and Clank meet up with the last Cragmite(ironic as Ratchet is the last Lombax go figure) named Tachyon. Tachyon is evil and must be destroyed. So the duo go on a quest to find the Dimensionator and find the rest of the Lombax, but thus the Dimensionator eventually fall into Tachyon's hands. More plot goes on until they defeat Tachyon and save the galaxy. Unfortunately, the mysterious Zoni(SONY) kidnaps Clank and the game ends in a cliffhanger! OooOooOoo.
In the mid-sequel-game, Ratchet finally finds a clue where Clank might be. He sets out in a piratey adventure which isn't so bad. Not going to openly speak about it, but they eventually find that Clank is in the Polaris Galaxy and that he is undergoing treatment... FROM DR NEFARIOUS MUWHAHAHAHA.
Therefore, Ratchet and Qwark set out to save their little metal friend from the grim Doctor and this is where the game begins! Seeing as this game is fairly new to the market, I won't spoil much. But the game follows the criteria of the old planets. In order to proceed you need this or that, defeat or protect this person and so on. But I like it, because you can do it in any way you want to.
The biggest reveal is probably about Azimuth and the Lombaxes. No spoiler, but he's practically the "Black Sheep" of the race... even though he's white... Ok that was a tad racist I apologize. But what really makes the story is by far the dialogue; it practically has everything. My favorites are from Dr. Nefarious of course, as I seem to like that crazy robotic lunatic. "Have you ever spent time on an Asteroid? It's surprisingly BOOOOOOOOOOOOORING!"
Of course, the gameplay with Ratchet remains largely the same. But instead of crouching and throwing the wrench, like the past game, he never crouches in this game! Not once! He can stand and run and throw the wrench at the same time! Hallelujah! Also, the weapon arsenal has greatly been diminished. But I like that, doesn't distract me from trying every single thing before I can say "I just need the R.Y.N.O". However, some weapons seems useless. Oh well, at least there are Constructo weapons I can modify as I wish. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
Then there is the new Clank gameplay; which I love. Most part of the game you'll spend as Clank as he traverse The Great Clock and find out about himself. Apart from Ratchet who's basically has baby puzzles, Clank gets some really fun puzzles. The puzzle is time-copying, which is really neat. You have to use a clone or up to three clones plus yourself in order to get to the next room by standing on buttons. It sounds ridiculous, but it's one of the best things in the game.
We can't forget Space travelling either. Aphelion is back from Tools of Destruction as your talking ship, but man does she get an upgrade. The more Zoni you find, the stronger she gets. But the biggest thing in any Ratchet and Clank game so far issssssssssss...
Free-roaming Space travel. That's right, instead of just going to planet to planet, you actually get to explore the Galaxy and it's whacky moons. Of course there is still Space combat, which is really easy once you get the trick, which now allows you to circle around your enemies. On your way to exploration, you'll often find people who need help; which they'll then graciously give you bolts (aka money.)
While most people won't see it, I see a vast improvement in the graphics department. The style has gone to a cartoonish look, which suits the game. I always thought they looked a tad stiff in the previous games, but everything flows so smoothly. One thing I could get bummed out on is the shading, as it sometimes just looks ridiculous. But hey, it's a minor flaw and I can live with it.
I suppose that's it for the game. Really enjoyed it, even though it only lasted for 10-15 hours. If you are to purchase this game, I suggest that you go for "Hard Mode" as it was relatively a good mode to start with before going onto Challenge Mode. Only available for Playstation 3.
IN OTHER NEWS IT'S MAH BIRTHDAY THIS SATURDAY HURRAY! I GET TO BE 20 AND HAVE A MID-LIFE CRISIS HURRAY!
Excuse me, I just considers birthdays holy. But I should note that Assassin Creed 2 is coming out next week and I intend to get it. After that game, I shall go onwards to kill Darkspawns in DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS.
I SHALL SMITE THEE WITH MY MIGHTY BLADE!
DEAD WRONG
Comic done by Neverstorm and CANDY.
Ratchet and Clank meet up with the last Cragmite(ironic as Ratchet is the last Lombax go figure) named Tachyon. Tachyon is evil and must be destroyed. So the duo go on a quest to find the Dimensionator and find the rest of the Lombax, but thus the Dimensionator eventually fall into Tachyon's hands. More plot goes on until they defeat Tachyon and save the galaxy. Unfortunately, the mysterious Zoni(SONY) kidnaps Clank and the game ends in a cliffhanger! OooOooOoo.
In the mid-sequel-game, Ratchet finally finds a clue where Clank might be. He sets out in a piratey adventure which isn't so bad. Not going to openly speak about it, but they eventually find that Clank is in the Polaris Galaxy and that he is undergoing treatment... FROM DR NEFARIOUS MUWHAHAHAHA.
Therefore, Ratchet and Qwark set out to save their little metal friend from the grim Doctor and this is where the game begins! Seeing as this game is fairly new to the market, I won't spoil much. But the game follows the criteria of the old planets. In order to proceed you need this or that, defeat or protect this person and so on. But I like it, because you can do it in any way you want to.
The biggest reveal is probably about Azimuth and the Lombaxes. No spoiler, but he's practically the "Black Sheep" of the race... even though he's white... Ok that was a tad racist I apologize. But what really makes the story is by far the dialogue; it practically has everything. My favorites are from Dr. Nefarious of course, as I seem to like that crazy robotic lunatic. "Have you ever spent time on an Asteroid? It's surprisingly BOOOOOOOOOOOOORING!"
Of course, the gameplay with Ratchet remains largely the same. But instead of crouching and throwing the wrench, like the past game, he never crouches in this game! Not once! He can stand and run and throw the wrench at the same time! Hallelujah! Also, the weapon arsenal has greatly been diminished. But I like that, doesn't distract me from trying every single thing before I can say "I just need the R.Y.N.O". However, some weapons seems useless. Oh well, at least there are Constructo weapons I can modify as I wish. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
Then there is the new Clank gameplay; which I love. Most part of the game you'll spend as Clank as he traverse The Great Clock and find out about himself. Apart from Ratchet who's basically has baby puzzles, Clank gets some really fun puzzles. The puzzle is time-copying, which is really neat. You have to use a clone or up to three clones plus yourself in order to get to the next room by standing on buttons. It sounds ridiculous, but it's one of the best things in the game.
We can't forget Space travelling either. Aphelion is back from Tools of Destruction as your talking ship, but man does she get an upgrade. The more Zoni you find, the stronger she gets. But the biggest thing in any Ratchet and Clank game so far issssssssssss...
Free-roaming Space travel. That's right, instead of just going to planet to planet, you actually get to explore the Galaxy and it's whacky moons. Of course there is still Space combat, which is really easy once you get the trick, which now allows you to circle around your enemies. On your way to exploration, you'll often find people who need help; which they'll then graciously give you bolts (aka money.)
While most people won't see it, I see a vast improvement in the graphics department. The style has gone to a cartoonish look, which suits the game. I always thought they looked a tad stiff in the previous games, but everything flows so smoothly. One thing I could get bummed out on is the shading, as it sometimes just looks ridiculous. But hey, it's a minor flaw and I can live with it.
I suppose that's it for the game. Really enjoyed it, even though it only lasted for 10-15 hours. If you are to purchase this game, I suggest that you go for "Hard Mode" as it was relatively a good mode to start with before going onto Challenge Mode. Only available for Playstation 3.
IN OTHER NEWS IT'S MAH BIRTHDAY THIS SATURDAY HURRAY! I GET TO BE 20 AND HAVE A MID-LIFE CRISIS HURRAY!
Excuse me, I just considers birthdays holy. But I should note that Assassin Creed 2 is coming out next week and I intend to get it. After that game, I shall go onwards to kill Darkspawns in DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS.
I SHALL SMITE THEE WITH MY MIGHTY BLADE!
DEAD WRONG
Comic done by Neverstorm and CANDY.
God of War III Demo
I should note that the demo is from the E3 presentation, so don't think it's an entirely new demo. Apparently, only a few persons(like myself, because I'm a valued customer(I buy shit from PSN)) got the demo. Now, if you want to wait to play the demo or don't want spoilers from the story, I suggest you stop reading here.
Or here.
Your decision.
Anyway, the demo starts off in... somewhere in Greece, where hordes of undead are attacking the helpless humans. I don't know why the undead is there, but my conclusion is that they are helping the gods... because they might get to live again? What do I know. Anyway, Kratos leaps into action and begins to kill the undead.
And the citizens... mkay, I thought I was helping them. Maybe I'm doing this the wrong way? Maybe I'm supposed to help the und- WHAT THE STOP HITTING ME. And then everyone around Kratos died because I couldn't opt to help the dead. Phooey. Oh well, onwards to slay whatever I'm slaying!
Yes, this game is all about killing. But you can vary about it! Like... you can press the SQUARE button!... OR THE TRIANGLE... OR THE GRAB BUTTON... OR DO A COMBO BETWEEN THEM...
Ok, so maybe the whole combat system is a tad flawed in the repetitiveness. But it's still a good killing game, so shut it. Anyway, we move on, kill some moar undead until we enter a cavern where a Harpy is flying. Then you get a tutorial on how to shoot things, grab a harpy and use it to fly with. FUN STUFF.
Anyway, we move onwards. Then we get to a plateau, where we see some fire giant trying to climb up. However, he is stopped by HELIOS AND THE POWER OF THE SUN! So, let's go kill stuff and save that red giant! This is also where you meet your first centaur, where he is like, annoying. But eventually you impale him and all is good in the world. Deciding to help him by using a ballista of some sort, you are suddenly ambushed by a CHIMERA!
It's a pretty neat fight, as the Chimera goes through three phases. Eventually, you best it and grab... the siege weapon. I'm not going to lie to you guys; it took me around 10-20 blasts from that thing until I hit Helios. YOU HAVE TO BE PRECISE OR YOU EFFING MISS. Ugh.
Anyway, once you've shot him and giant throws Helios away, you're free to move on! With the help of the harpies, you pass over a very large fall, fight some more bad guys and eventually get to Helios. But then some undead knights appear and block you from getting to Helios, when a Cyclops appear to do battle.
What does Kratos do?
He grabs the Cyclops by the eye and begins to maneuver it, destroying the very defense of the knights! Afterwards, he rips out the eye. Moving to Helios, he rips the frickin guys head off AND THEN USES IT AS A LANTERN. WHAT SANE HUMAN BEING DOES THAT!? Then again, Kratos isn't sane going against the gods and all.
THEN YOU FIND THIS ICARUS VENT AND YOU JUMP INTO IT, FLYING AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT UP UP AND UP! GETTING TO THE TOP, KRATOS SEES HOW THE RED GIANT IS TRYING TO ACTUALLY KILL HIM. THERE, HE LEAPS INTO ACTION AND GOES TO ATTACK THE RED GIANT WHEN...
The demo ends.
Yeah, I know. Lame.
Still, pretty fun demo. Kinda makes me interested in the game, but knowing my friend, I'll just borrow it from him.
Anyway, Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time is coming out this friday which I will just adore to no end. But I wouldn't have mind having another game in the meanwhile. Eh, I might check out Gamestop for some old game to play. Ah well, thanks for reading.
DEAD WRONG
Comic done by Neverstorm and CANDY.
Or here.
Your decision.
Anyway, the demo starts off in... somewhere in Greece, where hordes of undead are attacking the helpless humans. I don't know why the undead is there, but my conclusion is that they are helping the gods... because they might get to live again? What do I know. Anyway, Kratos leaps into action and begins to kill the undead.
And the citizens... mkay, I thought I was helping them. Maybe I'm doing this the wrong way? Maybe I'm supposed to help the und- WHAT THE STOP HITTING ME. And then everyone around Kratos died because I couldn't opt to help the dead. Phooey. Oh well, onwards to slay whatever I'm slaying!
Yes, this game is all about killing. But you can vary about it! Like... you can press the SQUARE button!... OR THE TRIANGLE... OR THE GRAB BUTTON... OR DO A COMBO BETWEEN THEM...
Ok, so maybe the whole combat system is a tad flawed in the repetitiveness. But it's still a good killing game, so shut it. Anyway, we move on, kill some moar undead until we enter a cavern where a Harpy is flying. Then you get a tutorial on how to shoot things, grab a harpy and use it to fly with. FUN STUFF.
Anyway, we move onwards. Then we get to a plateau, where we see some fire giant trying to climb up. However, he is stopped by HELIOS AND THE POWER OF THE SUN! So, let's go kill stuff and save that red giant! This is also where you meet your first centaur, where he is like, annoying. But eventually you impale him and all is good in the world. Deciding to help him by using a ballista of some sort, you are suddenly ambushed by a CHIMERA!
It's a pretty neat fight, as the Chimera goes through three phases. Eventually, you best it and grab... the siege weapon. I'm not going to lie to you guys; it took me around 10-20 blasts from that thing until I hit Helios. YOU HAVE TO BE PRECISE OR YOU EFFING MISS. Ugh.
Anyway, once you've shot him and giant throws Helios away, you're free to move on! With the help of the harpies, you pass over a very large fall, fight some more bad guys and eventually get to Helios. But then some undead knights appear and block you from getting to Helios, when a Cyclops appear to do battle.
What does Kratos do?
He grabs the Cyclops by the eye and begins to maneuver it, destroying the very defense of the knights! Afterwards, he rips out the eye. Moving to Helios, he rips the frickin guys head off AND THEN USES IT AS A LANTERN. WHAT SANE HUMAN BEING DOES THAT!? Then again, Kratos isn't sane going against the gods and all.
THEN YOU FIND THIS ICARUS VENT AND YOU JUMP INTO IT, FLYING AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT UP UP AND UP! GETTING TO THE TOP, KRATOS SEES HOW THE RED GIANT IS TRYING TO ACTUALLY KILL HIM. THERE, HE LEAPS INTO ACTION AND GOES TO ATTACK THE RED GIANT WHEN...
The demo ends.
Yeah, I know. Lame.
Still, pretty fun demo. Kinda makes me interested in the game, but knowing my friend, I'll just borrow it from him.
Anyway, Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time is coming out this friday which I will just adore to no end. But I wouldn't have mind having another game in the meanwhile. Eh, I might check out Gamestop for some old game to play. Ah well, thanks for reading.
DEAD WRONG
Comic done by Neverstorm and CANDY.
DEAD WRONG
So, uh, Ratchet and Clank wasn't due to come out until next week, so til then you guys have to just sit tight.
BUT I GOT GOD OF WAR III DEMO SO I CAN BE ALL LIKE "HEY IT'S COOL" AND STUFF WITH YOU ABOUT THAT.
Once I get to playing it.
BUT NOW.
Have a comic.
DEAD WRONG
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Drawn by CANDY
Spread the word around! :D
BUT I GOT GOD OF WAR III DEMO SO I CAN BE ALL LIKE "HEY IT'S COOL" AND STUFF WITH YOU ABOUT THAT.
Once I get to playing it.
BUT NOW.
Have a comic.
DEAD WRONG
Written by Neverstorm
Drawn by CANDY
Spread the word around! :D
HAHA FUCKING TEST
I am not going to blog for awhile as I'm preparing for a test, but if I get Ratchet and Clank the coming week, you can expect a review next week.
TIL THEN?
HAVE SOME NOSTALGIC CRITIC.
TIL THEN?
HAVE SOME NOSTALGIC CRITIC.
Bitchin, Depressive and just plain Annoying.
For a long time I've noticed that most people I meet online are more than welcome to share their problems with me. Even if it is the slightest "I feel meh" to "I'M GOING TO JUMP A F**KING CLIFF AND KILL MYSELF", it's getting to the point of ridicule. Sure, at first I was concerned. But right now, after seeing it more than I can count...
I'm starting to not care anymore. It's like I can't even fake the whole "Oh no don't kill yourself you have so much to live for". And do you know why it's become like this? Because it's always the same freaking story.
My life is bad, my dad sucks, my mom doesn't like me, I hate myself, everyone I know hates me, I'm better off dead and yadda yadda yadda. Stop it, you're embarrasing yourself. And please, stop coming to me for all your petty problems that can be solved by TALKING to a person you know IRL(In Real Life)!
Seriously. People just assume they can throw everything at someone else, to relieve them off the pain. Now I get it if you lost your cat, grandma or something really precious to you. But just going to off yourself because someone doesn't like you? Come on, I'm more convinced that the Swine Flu exists!
So, PLEASE, I beg you. If you have a problem that can be solved by talking to someone you trust, then do that. Don't go to some stranger on the net and tell your life story, they'll eventually stop caring. Like me. Now, you can however come to me if you're feeling angry and need to yell out stuff. But don't you dare try and make me sympathize you, that won't work on me.
Sorry for this post, but I'm getting sick of people writing on MSN "I'd be better off dead" all the time, just to get some attention. Next post will be more cheerful.
I'm starting to not care anymore. It's like I can't even fake the whole "Oh no don't kill yourself you have so much to live for". And do you know why it's become like this? Because it's always the same freaking story.
My life is bad, my dad sucks, my mom doesn't like me, I hate myself, everyone I know hates me, I'm better off dead and yadda yadda yadda. Stop it, you're embarrasing yourself. And please, stop coming to me for all your petty problems that can be solved by TALKING to a person you know IRL(In Real Life)!
Seriously. People just assume they can throw everything at someone else, to relieve them off the pain. Now I get it if you lost your cat, grandma or something really precious to you. But just going to off yourself because someone doesn't like you? Come on, I'm more convinced that the Swine Flu exists!
So, PLEASE, I beg you. If you have a problem that can be solved by talking to someone you trust, then do that. Don't go to some stranger on the net and tell your life story, they'll eventually stop caring. Like me. Now, you can however come to me if you're feeling angry and need to yell out stuff. But don't you dare try and make me sympathize you, that won't work on me.
Sorry for this post, but I'm getting sick of people writing on MSN "I'd be better off dead" all the time, just to get some attention. Next post will be more cheerful.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
"Honour among thieves, eh?"
"Something like that."
This game is the shit, I kid you not. And not the bad kind of shit, but the one you can serve out to the guests and they'll think it is delicious chocolate. Which it is. That is how good Uncharted 2 is; you shit chocolate.
The story takes place 2 years after the original Uncharted, with Nathan Drake once more being our hero. He is met by Harry Flynn, one of his former associates and Chloe, his old love interest. Both new additions to the series. They are sent by a client to obtain a mongolian lamp in the most secured museum in history. Of course, Drake figures out that Marco Polo found Shambalha, aka Shangri-La.
From there, new characters appear and old ones pop up. Each one having amazing dialogue with Drake, resulting in a action packed, humor and thrill in the same game. If you loved the old Indiana Jones movies, then this game is something you should check out.
But the gameplay is far better. Sure, sometimes you get stuck, but you realize quickly that the combat is fast paced and never fails. Want to shoot someone in the face? Want to grenade them? Want to hang and throw a grenade to the closest explosive barrel? Want to go personal hand-to-hand combat? Want to be a ninja? That's what Uncharted 2 offers in the combat apartment.
Of course, if you play on Hard/Crushing like me, you might want to find cover quickly. Three to five shots will kill you, I shit you not. And they never miss either! I haven't tried the lesser modes, but I take you can survive a whole lot more.
Then there is the whole treasure finding. There are exactly 99 + One Strange Relic, equaling in 100 treasures. I have found 79 now, almost at the end of my second playthrough. Thankfully, if you check the chapters you'll see where you missed a treasure or two. But it will occupy you, as it strangely draws you in.
Let's not forget about the Multiplayer either! It's fun, loads of fun. You can either into a Deathmatch where you are, of course, to assault the other team. Or, you can team up in a Co-Op game and fight against the hordes of enemies. If you've played Gears of War, it's similiar except that you're not bulky and you have to be more careful.
But there you go, Uncharted 2! For everyone out there with a PS3, you need this game. If you don't have this game and own a PS3, then you should be ashamed. You defile the very name of PS3! GO BUY IT NOW!
"So... we're dicking this guy, right?"
"Damn straight!" "Absolutely!"
"Something like that."
This game is the shit, I kid you not. And not the bad kind of shit, but the one you can serve out to the guests and they'll think it is delicious chocolate. Which it is. That is how good Uncharted 2 is; you shit chocolate.
The story takes place 2 years after the original Uncharted, with Nathan Drake once more being our hero. He is met by Harry Flynn, one of his former associates and Chloe, his old love interest. Both new additions to the series. They are sent by a client to obtain a mongolian lamp in the most secured museum in history. Of course, Drake figures out that Marco Polo found Shambalha, aka Shangri-La.
From there, new characters appear and old ones pop up. Each one having amazing dialogue with Drake, resulting in a action packed, humor and thrill in the same game. If you loved the old Indiana Jones movies, then this game is something you should check out.
But the gameplay is far better. Sure, sometimes you get stuck, but you realize quickly that the combat is fast paced and never fails. Want to shoot someone in the face? Want to grenade them? Want to hang and throw a grenade to the closest explosive barrel? Want to go personal hand-to-hand combat? Want to be a ninja? That's what Uncharted 2 offers in the combat apartment.
Of course, if you play on Hard/Crushing like me, you might want to find cover quickly. Three to five shots will kill you, I shit you not. And they never miss either! I haven't tried the lesser modes, but I take you can survive a whole lot more.
Then there is the whole treasure finding. There are exactly 99 + One Strange Relic, equaling in 100 treasures. I have found 79 now, almost at the end of my second playthrough. Thankfully, if you check the chapters you'll see where you missed a treasure or two. But it will occupy you, as it strangely draws you in.
Let's not forget about the Multiplayer either! It's fun, loads of fun. You can either into a Deathmatch where you are, of course, to assault the other team. Or, you can team up in a Co-Op game and fight against the hordes of enemies. If you've played Gears of War, it's similiar except that you're not bulky and you have to be more careful.
But there you go, Uncharted 2! For everyone out there with a PS3, you need this game. If you don't have this game and own a PS3, then you should be ashamed. You defile the very name of PS3! GO BUY IT NOW!
"So... we're dicking this guy, right?"
"Damn straight!" "Absolutely!"
Dark Cloud/Chronicle
So, not sure if anyone knows this, but I am a Dark Cloud fan. It's one of my favorite games of all time and when I heard a sequel was coming out(6 years ago lololol), I was excited. Really excited. The only problem was that I didn't have enough money to buy it and with time, I forgot about it. Until this summer, when I got to borrow it from a friend.
Now in my last blog, I said that I finished it, but for you who doesn't know what magnificent piece this is; youtube it. Do it. Both Dark Cloud and Dark Chronicle. I'll wait...
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Done? Alright, let's get this show on the roadddddddddddddddddddd.
Dark Cloud, released as one of the first RPGs for Playstation 2, is a mix between classic Final Fantasy and Zelda. You move around just like in Zelda, but have various stats you can boost. Of course, the boosting only goes for your weapons, as you can only increase your HP and Defense in your character.
Anyway, the system is kinda flawed. Your weapon has WHP (Weapon Hit Points) that will decrease at every hit. If it comes to 0, your weapon is destroyed and LOST FOREVER. That sucks especially when you've been building your weapon for the whole game.
There are six different characters and six different types of weapons you can use; Swords, Slingshots, Axe, Magic, Spear and LAZER GUN PEW PEW PEW. They are all assigned to a certain character, so your main character can't have Slingshot. Damn.
Anyway, the story is pretty simple. The Dark Genie is released from his 400 year old prison and is set to destroy the world once more. He starts with the Hero's village (The Hero shalt henceforth be known as Toan) and totally decimates it. Of course Toan and the Mayor survives with a small little house, where your adventure begins.
The Fairy King arrives and gives you a magical gem called Atlamilla, which is said to be able to store anything and use it to change the world. It's rad. You get your first tutorial once you found some Atla, a piece from a certain village, which you are then assigned to place out. It's fun and it's rewarding.
So, the story is pretty straightforward here; fix this village, move onto the next one, plot device, boss, next village, plot device and so forth. But it never gets dull with the story. That's what pushes you to finish the game, even when the dungeons get extremely dull- you want to finish it.
Eventually, you go back 400 years into the past to attempt and stop the Dark Genie from resurfacing. Of course, this changes the future! And from having two moons in the sky, there is suddenly only one? Time sure did change.
Which brings us to Dark Chronicle, the prequel/sequel. I'm not sure which one it is. Sometimes it feels like a prequel but sometimes like a sequel. But right now, I'm going to go at it as a prequel. The story begin with a girl, known as Monica, rushes into battle and tries to save her father but to no avail. Her father is murdered and before her stands Gaspard with a grim, sinister look.
After that, we meet a boy, Maximillian who will be narrating the whole story for you. Oh goody!. Anyway, moving on, the boy gets into serious business... with clows. So he fights a clown army in the sewers.
I am not joking. Even if I wish I was. But you know what, I'll forgive it. It was a funny arc to begin, even if it was you against the clown world.
IT'S MAX AGAINST THE WORLD.
Ehum.
Anyway, after Chapter 1 you are finally teamed up with Monica. Yaaaaaay! And your adventure begins once more, with Atlamilla once more playing a big role. (oh and Monica is from the future: a hundred years into the future to be precise)
Anyway, the gameplay is basically what it was in Dark Cloud. However, it has refined to perfection. No longer will you lose your weapon for all eternity if it breaks down. It will still be there. Hurray! And they've reduced some elements as well. It's all gooooooood.
Anyway(for the third time), I won't go in more with Dark Chronicle. You should play it by yourself. Oh, for you Americans it is actually Dark Cloud 2. Silly I know.
But if you have played both of these games and loved them, I want you to do me a favor. Send an e-mail or something to Level-5 and ask for a DARK CLOUD 3. So it can happen. CHEERING WILL ENSUE THEN.
AND I WILL BE HAPPY.
AND BLOG MORE.
THANK YOU AND PEACE OUT.
Now in my last blog, I said that I finished it, but for you who doesn't know what magnificent piece this is; youtube it. Do it. Both Dark Cloud and Dark Chronicle. I'll wait...
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Done? Alright, let's get this show on the roadddddddddddddddddddd.
Dark Cloud, released as one of the first RPGs for Playstation 2, is a mix between classic Final Fantasy and Zelda. You move around just like in Zelda, but have various stats you can boost. Of course, the boosting only goes for your weapons, as you can only increase your HP and Defense in your character.
Anyway, the system is kinda flawed. Your weapon has WHP (Weapon Hit Points) that will decrease at every hit. If it comes to 0, your weapon is destroyed and LOST FOREVER. That sucks especially when you've been building your weapon for the whole game.
There are six different characters and six different types of weapons you can use; Swords, Slingshots, Axe, Magic, Spear and LAZER GUN PEW PEW PEW. They are all assigned to a certain character, so your main character can't have Slingshot. Damn.
Anyway, the story is pretty simple. The Dark Genie is released from his 400 year old prison and is set to destroy the world once more. He starts with the Hero's village (The Hero shalt henceforth be known as Toan) and totally decimates it. Of course Toan and the Mayor survives with a small little house, where your adventure begins.
The Fairy King arrives and gives you a magical gem called Atlamilla, which is said to be able to store anything and use it to change the world. It's rad. You get your first tutorial once you found some Atla, a piece from a certain village, which you are then assigned to place out. It's fun and it's rewarding.
So, the story is pretty straightforward here; fix this village, move onto the next one, plot device, boss, next village, plot device and so forth. But it never gets dull with the story. That's what pushes you to finish the game, even when the dungeons get extremely dull- you want to finish it.
Eventually, you go back 400 years into the past to attempt and stop the Dark Genie from resurfacing. Of course, this changes the future! And from having two moons in the sky, there is suddenly only one? Time sure did change.
Which brings us to Dark Chronicle, the prequel/sequel. I'm not sure which one it is. Sometimes it feels like a prequel but sometimes like a sequel. But right now, I'm going to go at it as a prequel. The story begin with a girl, known as Monica, rushes into battle and tries to save her father but to no avail. Her father is murdered and before her stands Gaspard with a grim, sinister look.
After that, we meet a boy, Maximillian who will be narrating the whole story for you. Oh goody!. Anyway, moving on, the boy gets into serious business... with clows. So he fights a clown army in the sewers.
I am not joking. Even if I wish I was. But you know what, I'll forgive it. It was a funny arc to begin, even if it was you against the clown world.
IT'S MAX AGAINST THE WORLD.
Ehum.
Anyway, after Chapter 1 you are finally teamed up with Monica. Yaaaaaay! And your adventure begins once more, with Atlamilla once more playing a big role. (oh and Monica is from the future: a hundred years into the future to be precise)
Anyway, the gameplay is basically what it was in Dark Cloud. However, it has refined to perfection. No longer will you lose your weapon for all eternity if it breaks down. It will still be there. Hurray! And they've reduced some elements as well. It's all gooooooood.
Anyway(for the third time), I won't go in more with Dark Chronicle. You should play it by yourself. Oh, for you Americans it is actually Dark Cloud 2. Silly I know.
But if you have played both of these games and loved them, I want you to do me a favor. Send an e-mail or something to Level-5 and ask for a DARK CLOUD 3. So it can happen. CHEERING WILL ENSUE THEN.
AND I WILL BE HAPPY.
AND BLOG MORE.
THANK YOU AND PEACE OUT.
I GOT NOTHING TO BLOG OK
Seriously, my mind has drawn blank. It could be from playing games or that I'm stressed with college as it is. But ah, they want me to blog.
So, uh...
Rocktober eh? I've realized that this fall is the gaming month for all gamers. A lot of games coming that I want to get my hands on.
-Uncharted 2 (pre-ordered)
-Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time (pre-ordered)
-Brütal Legend
-Dragon Age Origins
-Assassin Creed 2
See, too much for my wallet. D: Fortunately my birthday is the 14th November, so maybe I'll get some cash then. *hint hint*
Other than that, me and my friends went to play some Halo ODST this friday. It was wicked, as we slew uncountable numbers of enemies. In Legendary. Who cares about being Heroic when you can be Legendary, amirite? And we finished the game pretty quickly too, even if it was co-op. lol
Personally I think it was way better than Halo 3, story and gameplay wise. But hey, they're both great games.
Then I got to try Fable II. ARGH I WANT TO GET A 360 NOW. D: BUT SONY LOVE COMES FIRST.
Other than that? Uh. I finished Dark Chronicle(LOL 6 YEAR OLD GAME) yesterday. It was nice, but it could have been a little better. Still better than Dark Cloud for sure. xD (though Dark Cloud is my personal favorite)
As for Dissidia, I finished Inward Chaos(hardest effing story). Level 110 Chaos is not cool. Not cool. Luckily for me, I found out a great strategy.
Spam those tornadoes Terra! SPAM THEM I TELL YE! THE MOMENT YOU STOP IS THE MOMENT YOU DIE! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD USE EX MODE! NO DON'T GO INTO EX BURST! YES ONE OUT OF THREE ROUNDS COMPLETED GO GO GO.
I died about 10 times until I bested him.
Hm.
I got nothing more.
Uh.
Anyone want to suggest some kind of game I should get until Uncharted 2 and Ratchet and Clank? It's like two weeks until then and my patience is running low. lol
So, uh...
Rocktober eh? I've realized that this fall is the gaming month for all gamers. A lot of games coming that I want to get my hands on.
-Uncharted 2 (pre-ordered)
-Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time (pre-ordered)
-Brütal Legend
-Dragon Age Origins
-Assassin Creed 2
See, too much for my wallet. D: Fortunately my birthday is the 14th November, so maybe I'll get some cash then. *hint hint*
Other than that, me and my friends went to play some Halo ODST this friday. It was wicked, as we slew uncountable numbers of enemies. In Legendary. Who cares about being Heroic when you can be Legendary, amirite? And we finished the game pretty quickly too, even if it was co-op. lol
Personally I think it was way better than Halo 3, story and gameplay wise. But hey, they're both great games.
Then I got to try Fable II. ARGH I WANT TO GET A 360 NOW. D: BUT SONY LOVE COMES FIRST.
Other than that? Uh. I finished Dark Chronicle(LOL 6 YEAR OLD GAME) yesterday. It was nice, but it could have been a little better. Still better than Dark Cloud for sure. xD (though Dark Cloud is my personal favorite)
As for Dissidia, I finished Inward Chaos(hardest effing story). Level 110 Chaos is not cool. Not cool. Luckily for me, I found out a great strategy.
Spam those tornadoes Terra! SPAM THEM I TELL YE! THE MOMENT YOU STOP IS THE MOMENT YOU DIE! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD USE EX MODE! NO DON'T GO INTO EX BURST! YES ONE OUT OF THREE ROUNDS COMPLETED GO GO GO.
I died about 10 times until I bested him.
Hm.
I got nothing more.
Uh.
Anyone want to suggest some kind of game I should get until Uncharted 2 and Ratchet and Clank? It's like two weeks until then and my patience is running low. lol
Final Fantasy Dissidia
So, everyone(Nick and Eddie) has been all "PLZ BLOG DUDE". So, I am forced to do so. Curse my handsome writing skills and lack of interesting things on the web. Curse it!
So, I've decided to write about Final Fantasy. BIG SHOCKER OHOHOHOHO. But this one is different, as it involves elements of a fighting game. You pretty much take the free playstyle in Kingdom Hearts and add fighting elements and BAM, you got yourself a game. Of course, the battle system is different.
BUT. I AM NOT GOING TO EXPLAIN IT. TOO MUCH OF A HASSLE. BESIDES, IF YOU EVEN CARED ABOUT THE GAME YOU WOULD PROBABLY HAVE DOWNLOADED THE DEMO OR SEEN SOME VIDEO!
So, with that, onwards!
So, what's the story like? Well, make one original character and use 23 other characters that come from the past games! Hurray for re-using! But in all honestly, it is pretty awesome as it develops on some characters and their relations. It works really well, plus the story leading up to the final fight is great. You're intrigued from start to finish. And once you've finished the game? YOU GET TWO MORE STORIES! Once you finish those? YOU GET ANOTHER STORY!
Can this story have any more stories?
Considering it's pretty new on the market, I won't spoil the story. BUT TERRA AND CLOUD ARE TOTALLY GOING TO GET IT ON LOLOLOL.
Ehm.
Uh.
Let's move on to the... system?
In total, there are 20 characters(2 secret characters... which aren't so secret really) are available for you to play. Of course, you only begin with 10 characters and have to buy the rest. If you're wondering who the characters are, it's pretty much 10 heroes from I-X and likewise with villains. Oh and Kefka makes this game with his comments.
... I SEE A POSER!
In the heroes league, I play Terra(who I just got to level 100(BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING BETTER TO DO)) and I absolutely love her combos. Sure, she can be one hell of a spammer and can annoy you to hell. BUT!
She is awesome.
That is all about her.
Other than that... I don't think any other character is above level 20 for me. Hm. I should probably get to the bottom of that.
Well, I don't have much to actually say about this game, but if you're into fighting and final fantasy(or just FF), then this is the game for you. Perhaps in the future I will make a more going through blog, when I get into the story and mechanics of the game. Right now I'm just trying to make you guys buy it. C:
oh it's for the PSP.
THAT IS ALL.
ARE YOU HAPPY NOW EDDIE!? EH!?
So, I've decided to write about Final Fantasy. BIG SHOCKER OHOHOHOHO. But this one is different, as it involves elements of a fighting game. You pretty much take the free playstyle in Kingdom Hearts and add fighting elements and BAM, you got yourself a game. Of course, the battle system is different.
BUT. I AM NOT GOING TO EXPLAIN IT. TOO MUCH OF A HASSLE. BESIDES, IF YOU EVEN CARED ABOUT THE GAME YOU WOULD PROBABLY HAVE DOWNLOADED THE DEMO OR SEEN SOME VIDEO!
So, with that, onwards!
So, what's the story like? Well, make one original character and use 23 other characters that come from the past games! Hurray for re-using! But in all honestly, it is pretty awesome as it develops on some characters and their relations. It works really well, plus the story leading up to the final fight is great. You're intrigued from start to finish. And once you've finished the game? YOU GET TWO MORE STORIES! Once you finish those? YOU GET ANOTHER STORY!
Can this story have any more stories?
Considering it's pretty new on the market, I won't spoil the story. BUT TERRA AND CLOUD ARE TOTALLY GOING TO GET IT ON LOLOLOL.
Ehm.
Uh.
Let's move on to the... system?
In total, there are 20 characters(2 secret characters... which aren't so secret really) are available for you to play. Of course, you only begin with 10 characters and have to buy the rest. If you're wondering who the characters are, it's pretty much 10 heroes from I-X and likewise with villains. Oh and Kefka makes this game with his comments.
... I SEE A POSER!
In the heroes league, I play Terra(who I just got to level 100(BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING BETTER TO DO)) and I absolutely love her combos. Sure, she can be one hell of a spammer and can annoy you to hell. BUT!
She is awesome.
That is all about her.
Other than that... I don't think any other character is above level 20 for me. Hm. I should probably get to the bottom of that.
Well, I don't have much to actually say about this game, but if you're into fighting and final fantasy(or just FF), then this is the game for you. Perhaps in the future I will make a more going through blog, when I get into the story and mechanics of the game. Right now I'm just trying to make you guys buy it. C:
oh it's for the PSP.
THAT IS ALL.
ARE YOU HAPPY NOW EDDIE!? EH!?
FFVII: Crisis Core
By the titel, you can pretty much guess what I'm going to talk about. But first of all, YES, I finally have one of those delicious PSP. Slim version, but it works! HAHA NOW I CAN PLAY EVEN MOAR GAMES.
Anyway.
Crisis Core, released 2007, is known to be the prequel to Final Fantasy VII and also starring the awesome and spectacular Zack Fair as we travel to see what truly happened 7 years prior the original game. Within the important cast members, we have some familiar faces like Cloud, Aerith and Sephiroth. New faces, like Angeal and Genesis(although he was present in Dirge of Cerberus), makes the game even better.
While I would like to talk about the story, it would be too long and too boring for you. So I will just bring out some important stuff instead.
The first significant of the story is the bigger impact Wutai has. During this time, Wutai is at war with Shinra and therefore, Wutai is your starting enemy. So basically, you get your ass over there and kick some Wutai ass with Yuffie making cameo appearance. Oh and Angeal and Genesis goes missing and you're like "Well I know who my main villain is now!"
The story continues with Genesis, Sephiroth and Angeal talking about how they were best of friends and how they used to fight. And now they're all trying to kill each other(except Sephiroth, he said he'll fail to kill them. How nice of him). There is more of this bullshit until you finally kill both Angeal and Genesis. Hurray!
Now Zack changes sword(BUSTAH SWORDDDDDDDDD) and haircut. Nice change might I say, but there is no additional attack damage or anything. Just a bigger sword. Oh well, at least it is the Buster Sword. Anyway, now Cissnei is like "Yeah so Genesis is still alive and you need to stop him and Hollander."
And you're all "Eff you!" and she's like "Dude I'm in a bikini for you." and then you say "OK I'm sold." because you're a dumb ass. Anyway, you get a ride from Tseng and Cissnei to Junon where you end up fighting some Genesis clones once more and well, you end up failing. Thus you're sent to Nibelheim.
And we all know what happens there so FAST FORWARD. After the incident Zack wakes up and punches a scientist out cold. Then he dresses Cloud up as a SOLDIER FIRST CLASS (because Cloud has mako addiction haha). Anyway, more bullshit happens, you find Genesis and beat his arse up and then...
You die.
No shit.
But the ending is so damn good that I forgive them for killing Zack. I really do. Sure, the voice acting ain't the best and Cloud's yell could have been better, but I'll live.
I'll live.
As for the gameplay, it's pretty smooth. It's like Kingdom Hearts, only that it seems a tad more limited. Well at least you get that fancy DMW, which destroys EVERYTHING WHEN YOU ACHIEVE ZANTETSUKEN. Odin ftw. But once you get the Costly Punch, the game just get so much easier. The damn thing takes 99 999 damage on every hit.
I mean I managed to defeat Minerva in less than ten minutes thanks to the set-up I had! Argh.
But what this game need is some variation. I mean, there are 300 side-missions, if not more, that all have the same thing. Go from spot A to spot B to kill monster and finish mission.
It's... just lame after awhile. Dx
Oh well, at least I finished the game 100%. Now let's see if I can bother to complete it in Hard Mode or if I should try out any of my other games. Like Tales of Eternia.
Anyway, if you have a PSP, I recommend you buy Crisis Core. It's lot of fun, even if it gets repetitive after awhile. GIT IT NAO.
Anyway.
Crisis Core, released 2007, is known to be the prequel to Final Fantasy VII and also starring the awesome and spectacular Zack Fair as we travel to see what truly happened 7 years prior the original game. Within the important cast members, we have some familiar faces like Cloud, Aerith and Sephiroth. New faces, like Angeal and Genesis(although he was present in Dirge of Cerberus), makes the game even better.
While I would like to talk about the story, it would be too long and too boring for you. So I will just bring out some important stuff instead.
The first significant of the story is the bigger impact Wutai has. During this time, Wutai is at war with Shinra and therefore, Wutai is your starting enemy. So basically, you get your ass over there and kick some Wutai ass with Yuffie making cameo appearance. Oh and Angeal and Genesis goes missing and you're like "Well I know who my main villain is now!"
The story continues with Genesis, Sephiroth and Angeal talking about how they were best of friends and how they used to fight. And now they're all trying to kill each other(except Sephiroth, he said he'll fail to kill them. How nice of him). There is more of this bullshit until you finally kill both Angeal and Genesis. Hurray!
Now Zack changes sword(BUSTAH SWORDDDDDDDDD) and haircut. Nice change might I say, but there is no additional attack damage or anything. Just a bigger sword. Oh well, at least it is the Buster Sword. Anyway, now Cissnei is like "Yeah so Genesis is still alive and you need to stop him and Hollander."
And you're all "Eff you!" and she's like "Dude I'm in a bikini for you." and then you say "OK I'm sold." because you're a dumb ass. Anyway, you get a ride from Tseng and Cissnei to Junon where you end up fighting some Genesis clones once more and well, you end up failing. Thus you're sent to Nibelheim.
And we all know what happens there so FAST FORWARD. After the incident Zack wakes up and punches a scientist out cold. Then he dresses Cloud up as a SOLDIER FIRST CLASS (because Cloud has mako addiction haha). Anyway, more bullshit happens, you find Genesis and beat his arse up and then...
You die.
No shit.
But the ending is so damn good that I forgive them for killing Zack. I really do. Sure, the voice acting ain't the best and Cloud's yell could have been better, but I'll live.
I'll live.
As for the gameplay, it's pretty smooth. It's like Kingdom Hearts, only that it seems a tad more limited. Well at least you get that fancy DMW, which destroys EVERYTHING WHEN YOU ACHIEVE ZANTETSUKEN. Odin ftw. But once you get the Costly Punch, the game just get so much easier. The damn thing takes 99 999 damage on every hit.
I mean I managed to defeat Minerva in less than ten minutes thanks to the set-up I had! Argh.
But what this game need is some variation. I mean, there are 300 side-missions, if not more, that all have the same thing. Go from spot A to spot B to kill monster and finish mission.
It's... just lame after awhile. Dx
Oh well, at least I finished the game 100%. Now let's see if I can bother to complete it in Hard Mode or if I should try out any of my other games. Like Tales of Eternia.
Anyway, if you have a PSP, I recommend you buy Crisis Core. It's lot of fun, even if it gets repetitive after awhile. GIT IT NAO.
inFAMOUS
Huh. I just realize I had a blog.
Okey not really but hey whatever it's my blog.
ANYWAY!
This past week I've been playing inFAMOUS if you couldn't guess from the title. The game is pretty much Grand Theft Auto style when it comes to it's world, which is nice! But instead of being a gangsta rapper from da hood(San Andreas), you're a normal person who just got superpowers! Electrical powers in fact! SHOCKING EH!? EH!?
Anyway, the story is pretty simple yet good. Not great, but good. It all starts out with you waking up in a crater after an electrical explosion, which triggered you into awakening your powers! Anyway, from there on you begin to master your powers and try to find a way out from there. You play as Cole McGrath, superior bicycle courier that is to deliver a package when everything fucks up and you become a superhero/villain. Trish, your girlfriend hohoho, is pretty much a bitch through the good half of the game(only if you play through the good side, otherwise she's always a bitch), Zeke, your best friend, is envious of you getting powers but still hangs out with you. Then, we have Moya, super secret agent that is your ONE CHANCE to get out of this hell.
Then there is your nemesis! KESSLER! Yeah I'm just going to say his name, so figure it out on your own. There is also John that your chasing, trying to find him so you can find the Ray Sphere(the reason for everything). Anyway, the thing is you can choose between good and evil. However, the difference is only your power and at the end of the game (and I actually mean AFTER THE GAME), when you can actually BECOME EVIL.
Yeah. Thanks for the choices.
But the gameplay is solid. Sure, it might feel like a tad too much a third person shooter but hey, at least they pulled it off nicely. You can shoot lightning balls(hardy har har har), shockwaves, shock grenades, rockets and a LIGHTNING STORM. Oh you can also melee if you're into that but meh. Most of the powers are based on your karma, if you're good or evil, and you eventually turn into a walking death machine. Or electric battery. Whichever you prefer.
If you have a PS3, I recommend that you at least RENT this game! Sure, it's fun, but if you just want to get through the story which can be achieved in less than 7 hours, then rent it. Otherwise, it's a solid buy which will keep you busy.
As long as you can cause riots I am all good!
Now I shall wait for my PSP to arrive. I want me some Crisis Core.
Okey not really but hey whatever it's my blog.
ANYWAY!
This past week I've been playing inFAMOUS if you couldn't guess from the title. The game is pretty much Grand Theft Auto style when it comes to it's world, which is nice! But instead of being a gangsta rapper from da hood(San Andreas), you're a normal person who just got superpowers! Electrical powers in fact! SHOCKING EH!? EH!?
Anyway, the story is pretty simple yet good. Not great, but good. It all starts out with you waking up in a crater after an electrical explosion, which triggered you into awakening your powers! Anyway, from there on you begin to master your powers and try to find a way out from there. You play as Cole McGrath, superior bicycle courier that is to deliver a package when everything fucks up and you become a superhero/villain. Trish, your girlfriend hohoho, is pretty much a bitch through the good half of the game(only if you play through the good side, otherwise she's always a bitch), Zeke, your best friend, is envious of you getting powers but still hangs out with you. Then, we have Moya, super secret agent that is your ONE CHANCE to get out of this hell.
Then there is your nemesis! KESSLER! Yeah I'm just going to say his name, so figure it out on your own. There is also John that your chasing, trying to find him so you can find the Ray Sphere(the reason for everything). Anyway, the thing is you can choose between good and evil. However, the difference is only your power and at the end of the game (and I actually mean AFTER THE GAME), when you can actually BECOME EVIL.
Yeah. Thanks for the choices.
But the gameplay is solid. Sure, it might feel like a tad too much a third person shooter but hey, at least they pulled it off nicely. You can shoot lightning balls(hardy har har har), shockwaves, shock grenades, rockets and a LIGHTNING STORM. Oh you can also melee if you're into that but meh. Most of the powers are based on your karma, if you're good or evil, and you eventually turn into a walking death machine. Or electric battery. Whichever you prefer.
If you have a PS3, I recommend that you at least RENT this game! Sure, it's fun, but if you just want to get through the story which can be achieved in less than 7 hours, then rent it. Otherwise, it's a solid buy which will keep you busy.
As long as you can cause riots I am all good!
Now I shall wait for my PSP to arrive. I want me some Crisis Core.
Assassin Creed and Trudvang: Ljuset i Dunklet Part Deux!
So, this weekend there was roleplay. But before I decide to go into that, I'll go into my latest finished game; Assassin Creed. Or as I like to call it, Ass Ass In Creed.
Assassin Creed
So, I've been wanting to finish this game for a long time. The only chance I got to play it was when I went to my friend, Niklas, but he however had to move away and I lost ze chance. The game wasn't heartbrokening, but that Niklas moved was.
Oh well, a year later I finally get to borrow AC from my friend, Thomas. I've know finished it, not with all the flags though, but everything else. Saved every citizen, saw every view point and did all the investigations.
So, okey, I love the gameplay. I think it's awesome you can pretty much run wherever you want in the world. The battle system could use some work, seeing as counter is pretty much the cheapiest skill ever.
The story is just messed up. Yes, I get it. The whole Future thing was crazy, but it WORKS. At least it makes some sense compared to the Metal Gear series(which I love so much).
But now I can't really wait for Assassin Creed 2, to see how it unfolds. Anyway, I got nothing more to say than if you really like to be stealthy and still hack your way through, this is your game. Story, perhaps not, but at least it is something entertaining!
Ljuset i Dunklet Part Deux!
Previous Part!
Yeah! Roleplay meeting two! Been waiting for it for over two weeks now and it felt good to sit down and just roleplay once more.
However, it didn't go quite as well. First, three new adventurers joined us! It was the frightened Siggert(not sure how to spell it XD), then a fearsome spear-fish-hunting Troll that I never heard the name and lastly a forgetful warrior! They were played, as in order, Manne, Eric and Jeremiahs.
The adventure started off where we last left off, in the Minotaur village. Most of the attention though was focused on introducing the new characters and on Oleif. Me and two others just didn't get as much 'screen' time as I thought, but hey, I can live with that seeing as we're a pretty big group now.
Anyway, with two new additions (Jeremiahs character joined later on), we decided to set off from the village once more! It didn't take long untiiiiiiiiil...
THE KNIGHT THAT IS MOST LIKELY UNDEAD APPEARED TO US AGAIN AND TRIED TO KILL ALL OF US EVEN MAKING THE TROLL FRIGHTENED AND I HAD TO WAKE HIM UP FROM IT SO THE CREATOR WOULDN'T HAVE TO MAKE A NEW CHARACTER. THEN WE RAN AND I RAN WITH RHUDWAR.
After awhile we found an old old old old old old old church. One so old that the devils themselves wouldn't know why it was so old. Anyway, we entered it and DUNN DUNN DUNN we finally saw the bad guy himself!
Kastor, his name was, was a short little being that I saw no fear in. Unfortunately, I was the first one to be knocked out. Like snap and I was knocked out. The others at least had a decent conversation with him but it all ended with us getting knocked out.
Then we found Jeremiahs character! He was cool, named Kraal or Lars. I can't remember which but whatever. Anyway, we manage to get out from our cell, which was cool. Really cool. Then we decided to do some exploring, but I decided to make some more interaction with the group instead seeing as the group wasn't holding up good.
However, I think I only managed to get Rhudwar and Jeremiahs' attention, but at least I was getting more friends as my character! However, after awhile we found a way down and down we went! And found a similiar puzzle that of Zelda, but I'm way too lazy to bother describing it.
Anyway, after awhile we suddenly found Uroboros look-alikes attacking us! (Resident Evil 5 reference) My character was the first one to be assaulted, but I managed to quickly make my escape as the rest kept on fighting. But hey, it's all cool since they're all still alive. We went into a circular room with a single lever, PULLED IT AND WOOOOSH WE WENT DOWN AND BAM EVERYTHING WENT BLACK.
And that ended the meeting. The Dungeon Master was disappointed in the meeting and the bigger audience with roleplayers. And now they've made a rule which says "The roleplay group may only have 6 adventurers at the max."
Which I believe is far the stupidest thing I've heard in a roleplay group. It just seems like they're trying to have an excuse for not getting more attention. And I will say what I said to one of the other roleplayers in the group. "The problem isn't in the group; it is how we are all trying to stand out from the group, instead of working as a group. If we were to work as group, not individuals all the time, the focus would get better and the roleplays would be better."
I can only hope that people in my group reads this, as it is the group that makes the roleplay. Not the amount of adventurers, but how they work as a group. Maybe not in-game, but work with each other.
That's all I've got to say! Peace out!
Assassin Creed
So, I've been wanting to finish this game for a long time. The only chance I got to play it was when I went to my friend, Niklas, but he however had to move away and I lost ze chance. The game wasn't heartbrokening, but that Niklas moved was.
Oh well, a year later I finally get to borrow AC from my friend, Thomas. I've know finished it, not with all the flags though, but everything else. Saved every citizen, saw every view point and did all the investigations.
So, okey, I love the gameplay. I think it's awesome you can pretty much run wherever you want in the world. The battle system could use some work, seeing as counter is pretty much the cheapiest skill ever.
The story is just messed up. Yes, I get it. The whole Future thing was crazy, but it WORKS. At least it makes some sense compared to the Metal Gear series(which I love so much).
But now I can't really wait for Assassin Creed 2, to see how it unfolds. Anyway, I got nothing more to say than if you really like to be stealthy and still hack your way through, this is your game. Story, perhaps not, but at least it is something entertaining!
Ljuset i Dunklet Part Deux!
Previous Part!
Yeah! Roleplay meeting two! Been waiting for it for over two weeks now and it felt good to sit down and just roleplay once more.
However, it didn't go quite as well. First, three new adventurers joined us! It was the frightened Siggert(not sure how to spell it XD), then a fearsome spear-fish-hunting Troll that I never heard the name and lastly a forgetful warrior! They were played, as in order, Manne, Eric and Jeremiahs.
The adventure started off where we last left off, in the Minotaur village. Most of the attention though was focused on introducing the new characters and on Oleif. Me and two others just didn't get as much 'screen' time as I thought, but hey, I can live with that seeing as we're a pretty big group now.
Anyway, with two new additions (Jeremiahs character joined later on), we decided to set off from the village once more! It didn't take long untiiiiiiiiil...
THE KNIGHT THAT IS MOST LIKELY UNDEAD APPEARED TO US AGAIN AND TRIED TO KILL ALL OF US EVEN MAKING THE TROLL FRIGHTENED AND I HAD TO WAKE HIM UP FROM IT SO THE CREATOR WOULDN'T HAVE TO MAKE A NEW CHARACTER. THEN WE RAN AND I RAN WITH RHUDWAR.
After awhile we found an old old old old old old old church. One so old that the devils themselves wouldn't know why it was so old. Anyway, we entered it and DUNN DUNN DUNN we finally saw the bad guy himself!
Kastor, his name was, was a short little being that I saw no fear in. Unfortunately, I was the first one to be knocked out. Like snap and I was knocked out. The others at least had a decent conversation with him but it all ended with us getting knocked out.
Then we found Jeremiahs character! He was cool, named Kraal or Lars. I can't remember which but whatever. Anyway, we manage to get out from our cell, which was cool. Really cool. Then we decided to do some exploring, but I decided to make some more interaction with the group instead seeing as the group wasn't holding up good.
However, I think I only managed to get Rhudwar and Jeremiahs' attention, but at least I was getting more friends as my character! However, after awhile we found a way down and down we went! And found a similiar puzzle that of Zelda, but I'm way too lazy to bother describing it.
Anyway, after awhile we suddenly found Uroboros look-alikes attacking us! (Resident Evil 5 reference) My character was the first one to be assaulted, but I managed to quickly make my escape as the rest kept on fighting. But hey, it's all cool since they're all still alive. We went into a circular room with a single lever, PULLED IT AND WOOOOSH WE WENT DOWN AND BAM EVERYTHING WENT BLACK.
And that ended the meeting. The Dungeon Master was disappointed in the meeting and the bigger audience with roleplayers. And now they've made a rule which says "The roleplay group may only have 6 adventurers at the max."
Which I believe is far the stupidest thing I've heard in a roleplay group. It just seems like they're trying to have an excuse for not getting more attention. And I will say what I said to one of the other roleplayers in the group. "The problem isn't in the group; it is how we are all trying to stand out from the group, instead of working as a group. If we were to work as group, not individuals all the time, the focus would get better and the roleplays would be better."
I can only hope that people in my group reads this, as it is the group that makes the roleplay. Not the amount of adventurers, but how they work as a group. Maybe not in-game, but work with each other.
That's all I've got to say! Peace out!
E3! Day Zero and Day One!
So, it's E3 this week! Are you excited? Eh? Eh?
No?
Get out ye heathen.
Anyway, this is the week for us gamers to divulge into more and MORE games that will be coming. And so far, I'm impressed! This year's E3 beats the living crap of last year.
Frickin Wii Music.
Anyway, I will only talk about the Press Conferences, namely Microsoft, Nintendo and lastly Sony. Don't worry, they were in that order.
MICROSOFT
So this year Microsoft seems pretty confident! Althought I gave up watching the Microsoft Press Conference time from time due to the lagging, they were pretty sharp in from what I saw. Not only did they talk about one Halo game, but TWO! Even though I'm not a Halo fan, good for you!
Two other games that brought my attention was Left 4 Dead 2 and... the horror. The very absolute horror itself. Metal Gear Solid Rising for the 360! (don't fret, it was later revealed to not be an exclusive, coming for XBOX360, PS3 and PC!)
Anyway, then I saw something that truly caught my mind. Project Natal it was called, something way more revolutionary than the wii-mote! It looks awesome, but I fear that I won't play it any time soon. What a shame.
Then apparently they were suddenly saying that XBOX360 and Facebook will be the best of buddies now! Also Twitter! I DON'T CARE HAHAHA SHOW ME GAMES.
And that ended the press conference. Anti-climatic.
NINTENDO
Last year at Nintendo's PR there was something called Wii Music. Something, well, awful. Awfuuuuul. So I was expecting something better for the audience this year.
First off the bat? Mario. And when I say Mario, I mean THREE MARIO GAMES. Epic! Sure two of them for the DS and one for the Wii, but hey at least they are bringing us REAL GAMES. HAHA I AM SO CLEVER.
They also showcased Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles, Dead Space: Extraction and lastly The Conduit.
Then it as the usual stuff about the wii-motion-plus that would make everything better. Including your mom. Actually, they also talked about Wii Fit Plus as well, making everything add up! This kept going for awhile.
Then, without any warning, they announced... ANOTHER MARIO GAME! What a shocker!
Actually the biggest surprise was when this GAME was announced. It was beautiful, trust me.
That ended this Press Conference. Better than last year, but still no word about Zelda for the Wii. Why?
SONY
Last but definitely not least, we have Sony on the list! After Project Natal, Sony would really have to bring up some damn good stuff!
Well, my mind can't remember EVERYTHING that happened at Sony's press conference seeing that it was 2 hours long. 2 hours of pure happiness.
First off, they began to show some Uncharted 2, which I believe was followed up with Modern Warfare 2, which looks absolutely stunning. Also there was showcasing of MAG, but I didn't care much about it. If I remember right, it was followed up with the PSP content! There was the announce for a new PSP called PSP Go! Then there was Gran Turismo for the PSP and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, which was some good news really! However, FOUR SNAKES!? WTF KOJIMA (it was probably multiplayer)
Then there was some video montage, which I sat and had puppy eyes. The eyes clearly representing "me wantz".
One day.
Then they showed us demo of two things! First was Assassin Creed 2, which looks superior to the first one. It's a must have for you Assassin/Ninja fans! After that, they showed the PS3's very own Motion Controller(which was way better than the Wii-Mote). And it worked wonderfully, even better than the wii-mote. Although it did look like a dildo(don't worry they're changing the design).
Anyway, after that came some one of the biggest... surprise in E3. First, they showed a trailer of FFXIII which has been overdue for a couple of years now. Like 3. And then...
The man spoke: "Final Fantasy... XIV". While I don't have a link to that trailer yet, it should be know that... if they make the game without monthly subscriptions they are forgiven. Like in an instant. Square will be forgiven for all their wrong doings. All of them!
All of them.
Then there was some talk about Little Big Planet and racing. Oh and Disney themes for LBP. My attention wasn't really in here, but it went to what came after this.
I can't remember if they showed a trailer here, perhaps because it is 1:30am over here, but also because what they showed next was pretty interesting. God of War III live demo! Sure, it looks great but nothing has really changed but the graphics. Oh well, I'm sure it will score a 10/10 for a hack n slash game!
Before wrapping things up, they showed one last trailer known as The Last Guardian. Sure, it looks great and I wouldn't mind owning it, but I am not really sold for the idea yet. Oh well, maybe next trailer.
And that was it from Sony's side.
From what I saw, Sony pretty much owned the floor with their PR with Microsoft coming a close second(remember I didn't see everything from Microsoft PR). Nintendo was just awful and I didn't bother to see EA and Ubisoft's PR.
In the end, this E3 has been very pleasing so far. Sony has great games coming, Nintendo has FOUR MARIO GAMES AND METROID and Microsoft has PROJECT NATAL that looks awesome. So overall, I think that everyone should walk away happy.
Me?
I'm going to *** **** my ****** thinking of Final Fantasy XIV.
No?
Get out ye heathen.
Anyway, this is the week for us gamers to divulge into more and MORE games that will be coming. And so far, I'm impressed! This year's E3 beats the living crap of last year.
Frickin Wii Music.
Anyway, I will only talk about the Press Conferences, namely Microsoft, Nintendo and lastly Sony. Don't worry, they were in that order.
MICROSOFT
So this year Microsoft seems pretty confident! Althought I gave up watching the Microsoft Press Conference time from time due to the lagging, they were pretty sharp in from what I saw. Not only did they talk about one Halo game, but TWO! Even though I'm not a Halo fan, good for you!
Two other games that brought my attention was Left 4 Dead 2 and... the horror. The very absolute horror itself. Metal Gear Solid Rising for the 360! (don't fret, it was later revealed to not be an exclusive, coming for XBOX360, PS3 and PC!)
Anyway, then I saw something that truly caught my mind. Project Natal it was called, something way more revolutionary than the wii-mote! It looks awesome, but I fear that I won't play it any time soon. What a shame.
Then apparently they were suddenly saying that XBOX360 and Facebook will be the best of buddies now! Also Twitter! I DON'T CARE HAHAHA SHOW ME GAMES.
And that ended the press conference. Anti-climatic.
NINTENDO
Last year at Nintendo's PR there was something called Wii Music. Something, well, awful. Awfuuuuul. So I was expecting something better for the audience this year.
First off the bat? Mario. And when I say Mario, I mean THREE MARIO GAMES. Epic! Sure two of them for the DS and one for the Wii, but hey at least they are bringing us REAL GAMES. HAHA I AM SO CLEVER.
They also showcased Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles, Dead Space: Extraction and lastly The Conduit.
Then it as the usual stuff about the wii-motion-plus that would make everything better. Including your mom. Actually, they also talked about Wii Fit Plus as well, making everything add up! This kept going for awhile.
Then, without any warning, they announced... ANOTHER MARIO GAME! What a shocker!
Actually the biggest surprise was when this GAME was announced. It was beautiful, trust me.
That ended this Press Conference. Better than last year, but still no word about Zelda for the Wii. Why?
SONY
Last but definitely not least, we have Sony on the list! After Project Natal, Sony would really have to bring up some damn good stuff!
Well, my mind can't remember EVERYTHING that happened at Sony's press conference seeing that it was 2 hours long. 2 hours of pure happiness.
First off, they began to show some Uncharted 2, which I believe was followed up with Modern Warfare 2, which looks absolutely stunning. Also there was showcasing of MAG, but I didn't care much about it. If I remember right, it was followed up with the PSP content! There was the announce for a new PSP called PSP Go! Then there was Gran Turismo for the PSP and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, which was some good news really! However, FOUR SNAKES!? WTF KOJIMA (it was probably multiplayer)
Then there was some video montage, which I sat and had puppy eyes. The eyes clearly representing "me wantz".
One day.
Then they showed us demo of two things! First was Assassin Creed 2, which looks superior to the first one. It's a must have for you Assassin/Ninja fans! After that, they showed the PS3's very own Motion Controller(which was way better than the Wii-Mote). And it worked wonderfully, even better than the wii-mote. Although it did look like a dildo(don't worry they're changing the design).
Anyway, after that came some one of the biggest... surprise in E3. First, they showed a trailer of FFXIII which has been overdue for a couple of years now. Like 3. And then...
The man spoke: "Final Fantasy... XIV". While I don't have a link to that trailer yet, it should be know that... if they make the game without monthly subscriptions they are forgiven. Like in an instant. Square will be forgiven for all their wrong doings. All of them!
All of them.
Then there was some talk about Little Big Planet and racing. Oh and Disney themes for LBP. My attention wasn't really in here, but it went to what came after this.
I can't remember if they showed a trailer here, perhaps because it is 1:30am over here, but also because what they showed next was pretty interesting. God of War III live demo! Sure, it looks great but nothing has really changed but the graphics. Oh well, I'm sure it will score a 10/10 for a hack n slash game!
Before wrapping things up, they showed one last trailer known as The Last Guardian. Sure, it looks great and I wouldn't mind owning it, but I am not really sold for the idea yet. Oh well, maybe next trailer.
And that was it from Sony's side.
From what I saw, Sony pretty much owned the floor with their PR with Microsoft coming a close second(remember I didn't see everything from Microsoft PR). Nintendo was just awful and I didn't bother to see EA and Ubisoft's PR.
In the end, this E3 has been very pleasing so far. Sony has great games coming, Nintendo has FOUR MARIO GAMES AND METROID and Microsoft has PROJECT NATAL that looks awesome. So overall, I think that everyone should walk away happy.
Me?
I'm going to *** **** my ****** thinking of Final Fantasy XIV.
Dead Space: CUT OFF THE LIMBS!
So this weekend I finished Dead Space. While I didn't buy it I got to borrow it from a friend, where he borrowed Resident Evil 5. Anyway, onto the horror!
So the game starts out fairly unharming. Yes, you fly in a spaceship with four other dudes into a ship(I know crazy) and you decide to fix whatever problem that has occured. Unfortunately, if you know horror you know that shit f**ks up here. You go further into the ship and BA-DAMN YOU ARE BEING SURROUNDED BY ALIENS AND OH MY GOD RUN RUN RUN INTO THE ELEVATOR I AM SAFE.
And now I have to go through 12 chapters of trying to survive. Great, fantastic. I won't spoil the story but EVERYONE DIES IN THE END EVEN ISAAC.
Oops.
Onto the gameplay. The mechanics were fine, even the whole "I can slow everything down" to "I can move stuff with my mind". The weapons were meh, but you really only need the Plasma Cutter throughout the whole game and you'll be fine. Trust me.
The story was meh, nothing impressive but nothing disappointing. I just wish that it wasn't so predictable.
But what really made the game was the horror. Sure, you might just be scared for the good half of the game but it does it so well, you might need to change your pants twice.
Or panties for you girls.
Anyway, while I could sit down and go for the Platinum trophy, I'm not. Mainly because I'm not THAT bored, but also because I don't want to. Plus I need to finish FFXII even though I HATE IT SO MUCH.
Ugh.
I can only hope that some game will grace me soon. Very soon. Like that Metal Gear.
Peace out folks!
So the game starts out fairly unharming. Yes, you fly in a spaceship with four other dudes into a ship(I know crazy) and you decide to fix whatever problem that has occured. Unfortunately, if you know horror you know that shit f**ks up here. You go further into the ship and BA-DAMN YOU ARE BEING SURROUNDED BY ALIENS AND OH MY GOD RUN RUN RUN INTO THE ELEVATOR I AM SAFE.
And now I have to go through 12 chapters of trying to survive. Great, fantastic. I won't spoil the story but EVERYONE DIES IN THE END EVEN ISAAC.
Oops.
Onto the gameplay. The mechanics were fine, even the whole "I can slow everything down" to "I can move stuff with my mind". The weapons were meh, but you really only need the Plasma Cutter throughout the whole game and you'll be fine. Trust me.
The story was meh, nothing impressive but nothing disappointing. I just wish that it wasn't so predictable.
But what really made the game was the horror. Sure, you might just be scared for the good half of the game but it does it so well, you might need to change your pants twice.
Or panties for you girls.
Anyway, while I could sit down and go for the Platinum trophy, I'm not. Mainly because I'm not THAT bored, but also because I don't want to. Plus I need to finish FFXII even though I HATE IT SO MUCH.
Ugh.
I can only hope that some game will grace me soon. Very soon. Like that Metal Gear.
Peace out folks!
A Next Metal Gear is OBVIOUS
So, uh.
http://yfrog.com/08bigbossbp
Yeah.
Was I wrong or what about Metal Gear Solid 5.
However, at least now more things makes sense.
And it is beautiful.
Beautiful.
Now look at the blog post below me. This is just filler as I am going to sleep land now.
http://yfrog.com/08bigbossbp
Yeah.
Was I wrong or what about Metal Gear Solid 5.
However, at least now more things makes sense.
And it is beautiful.
Beautiful.
Now look at the blog post below me. This is just filler as I am going to sleep land now.
The Trudvang: Ljuset i dunklet.
First of all, sorry that the last blog wasn't about Roleplay. My laptop crashed as I was typing it and like the idiot I am I forgot to save. Fail!
Anyway.
PART ONE
First of all, Trudvang is a roleplay set that works like DnD, but it is just in Swedish and helluva lot easier to understand. Or at least I think so. Plus it has some of the better roleplays I've played and everytime I feel so happy.
Anyway, I began to roleplay this around 3 years ago when I was still a rookie considered dices to be inferior! Now I can't live without them and their beautiful jokes! "I'll rob the store!" "Roll the dices" "... CRITICAL FAIL!"
So yeah. Anyway, I won't go through the characters I've created seeing as that could probably TAKE awhile. And time is the thing I don't really have considering I have lots of schoolwork! So, let's begin with the current adventure I'm roleplaying.
"Ljust i Dunklet" also translated in english as "Light in the Dim". Poorly translated, but I don't know what the Dungeon Master would call the adventure in english.
Before we get into the whole adventure, I'll describe the characters in the group. There is me, the so called Bard! I have specialized in playing on my flute and just be a great annoyance to the group! Of course, I do have some tricks up my sleeves, like how I backstabbed that knight. IN THE FACE.
Okey not the face but it could have been the face!
Next up is our Ranger, which name I have yet to figure out (I haven't been told XD). Of all the members in our group, his character is the only one to really dislike mine. And when I say dislike, I mean that he tries to destroys my flutes! D: Played by Pierre.
Then we have this character that just amuses me, Rhudwar. He goes around using a big broad axe that is pretty awesome. This character and mine get along best in the group, where others find me more of an annoyance. But they still love me. Played by Modnar.
Oleif is the last of our member, as Egil has mysteriously disappeared! I never really found out what his character was, but I got a vague idea he was some sort of Craftsman. That is considering that he pretty much spent cooking and skinning ze animals.
Then the person who created the roleplay, THE DUNGEON MASTAAAAAAAH! Also known as Thomas; Summoner of Rabbits!
ANYWAYS! It's time to start the adventure!
Unfortunately, I wasn't around for the beginning of the prologue as I was shooting a film in school. But this was the rundown I was given at the time:
Apparently, Oleif here is on a quest to save his father who is suffering from some sort of disease. Managing to enlist Rhudwar, who is looking for some crystal. Those two decide to join forces and to find it in a place called "Svart Liden" and save the day!
And my character just steps in here and says "Can I join please?". The two look at each other and then say "OK!" and off we go to the forest of mystery! Until we realise that none of us knows how to guide through the forest when we see a Ranger sitting there. We ask for his help and BOOM HE FLIES INTO THE FOREST AND WE FOLLOW AFTER HIM WITH NO IDEA WHY!
And along the way we meet Egil, go around, meet a death knight or something, defeats a Basilisk (those guys can petrify you!) and decides to go around doing stuff. AND THUS I ARRIVED TO THE ROLEPLAYING TABLE ASKING "WTF IS GOING ON GUYS!?"
They all sigh and give me the finger.
Nah I kid.
They give me the rundown and I go directly down on being straight out annoying! The first thing is that the Ranger tries to scare me with the Basilisk head and I go "Oh that's ugly." which ensues in laughter. Ah, I like my character already.
Anyway, on our way we suddenly find a mysterious caaaaave! Ooooooooo! As we enter, we are surprised to find a Lohmed(don't know how they are spelled so whatever). It is apparently a very rare creature and Pokémon references ensues within seconds! Anyway, this fella name is Elax and he turns out to be one nice guy. He cooks us dinner, tells us shit that my character really doesn't pay attention too (though the Player did).
Anyway, after spending one night there, we're off into the wild again. After awhile, it gets so dark that we decide to go to sleep. WHEN WE SUDDENLY WAKE UP TO FIND THE DEATH KNIGHT! And the only reason I call him Death Knight is because he just wouldn't DIE ARGH. So the fight ensues (we found out later we were meant to escape DO'H). Quickly, I decide to play on my flute. FAIL.
So despite all the odds against us, I decide to RAM MY FLUTE UP HIS ARSE!... My red flute broke into two. D: This angers my character and in his anger he makes a swift shifting of his speed and ends up behind the knight and SLAMS MY DAGGER INTO HIS NECK.
17 effing damage, enough to kill anything that moves! Or so I thought, seeing that this asshole just healed his wound and made my knife get stuck. He manage to score a low hit on me and I pull out the knife, but forgot to hold onto the knight so BADUMN on my arse. Anyway, the fighting continues until Egil (another character that has mysteriously disappeared) becomes the host of this knight and makes the horse evaporate into nothing!
And I was the only one to witness him getting possessed. Oh well. I begin to search the area to find some great treasure. But all I find is some stupid coal hand. I try to touch and WHAM I lost my right hand. This leaves me in shock for the last remainder of the first part of the roleplay, but I'll live. It is just a minor consequence.
Anyway, we find some old dude that kind of heals my stump, which does put me in a better mood once more! He advised to return to Elax, but pretty much everyone in the party except my character began to give up on life. And then we went to sleep, IRL and in RP!
The next day, IRL and RP, the adventure continued! All of us spended time in Elax hut, with Egil disappearing and never to be seen thus far. Might he return in the future as an evil DEATH KNIGHT? Most likely. Oh well, we rested fairly well UNTIL ELAX SUDDENLY TOLD US TO FOLLOW HIM.
Happily I skipped after him, being the fastest member of the party. Elax could jump on trees, thus my character thought he could do the same. Oh boy was I wrong as I fell into the snow with the first step. Oh well, I got back up and went after Elax once more! Upon arriving the designated area, we find that a female minotaur is fighting for her life against six wolves.
Will we sit back and watch her die?
HELL TO THE NO! TO ARMS COMRADES.
*imagine fighting where Oleif rides on a wolf and slams it into a wall, me trying to backstab the enemy countless of times but only succeding once, Rhudwar getting almost crushed by a dead wolf. In short, it was epic*
After the fight, I managed to barely saved the Minotaur from bleeding to death. Luckily for us Elax helped us get the Minotaur on a sleigh and travel back to his cave. And I find it funny that the one with the crippled hand (me) was the only one who managed to carry the Minotaur along with Elax. XD
Anyway, as we come back to the cave, we realise that Oleif is gone! Crappers, he's lost in the woods without anyone to help him!
... Oh well.
Anyway, here comes a section that I can't explain because it is super secret stuff. So imagine a respawning rabbit instead.
Anyway, what I can tell you is that later on I wake up to find Rhudwar, the Ranger and some guy with a huge arm and a small arm! Lucky you might think, but nooooooooooooo. We're forced to do some riddle, which we constantly try to guess! But no, the players couldn't solve the riddle. The characters do. Critical hit on Intelligence! Booyeah!
Anyway, now that we're in some sort of group again, we move onwards only to come back to a hill (maybe later on I will explain what happened the first time I went to the hill). This small hill is the only place where flowers actually bloom and it is infested with gray trolls that is cooking soup! (and everyone knows that Troll Soup includes corpses! Yay!)
We sit down and get to know that to find out more information about the crystals (oooooh, back to main plot!), we have to find some guy called Maj that isn't a human. They point us to a direction and OFF WE GO!
Until four big shadows ambushed us. Out of the party, I was the only one able to dodge the incoming attack. Swiftly, I tried to escape the attackers but to no avail. And of course we end up in a cage in a Minotaur village! Where else in this forsaken forest?!
Anyway, we get to meet some Shaman that offers us tea, surprisingly not poisoned, before he tells us that Maj will show us the way. Great, the one guy that can show us the way is a giant Minotaur.
A minotaur that thinks I'm puny might I add! Oh well, to gain his trust I make my way to the TESTSSSSSSSS... And to our surprise, we actually find Oleif doing them tests already! Hooray, he's doing our work! After awhile, with lots of respawning rabbits, Oleif finishes the whole ordeal and thus the rest of us don't have to do the ordeal! Awesomeeeee!
The minotaurs gives Oleif some cool tatoo, which I instantly get jealous over and then there is a party, with ending when the group goes to sleep at the Shaman's place. And that ends the roleplay for this time.
Overall, so far I think the adventure is effing brilliant! The DM did a good work on the roleplay and the players were awesome (seeing it is the first time I roleplay with them. Except Pierre, we cool like that). Personally, I can't wait to roleplay with these guys again and solve the mystery in the mysterious forest. OoooOooooooOooooooooo.
END PART ONE!
PART TWO WHENEVER IT HAPPENS!
Anyway.
PART ONE
First of all, Trudvang is a roleplay set that works like DnD, but it is just in Swedish and helluva lot easier to understand. Or at least I think so. Plus it has some of the better roleplays I've played and everytime I feel so happy.
Anyway, I began to roleplay this around 3 years ago when I was still a rookie considered dices to be inferior! Now I can't live without them and their beautiful jokes! "I'll rob the store!" "Roll the dices" "... CRITICAL FAIL!"
So yeah. Anyway, I won't go through the characters I've created seeing as that could probably TAKE awhile. And time is the thing I don't really have considering I have lots of schoolwork! So, let's begin with the current adventure I'm roleplaying.
"Ljust i Dunklet" also translated in english as "Light in the Dim". Poorly translated, but I don't know what the Dungeon Master would call the adventure in english.
Before we get into the whole adventure, I'll describe the characters in the group. There is me, the so called Bard! I have specialized in playing on my flute and just be a great annoyance to the group! Of course, I do have some tricks up my sleeves, like how I backstabbed that knight. IN THE FACE.
Okey not the face but it could have been the face!
Next up is our Ranger, which name I have yet to figure out (I haven't been told XD). Of all the members in our group, his character is the only one to really dislike mine. And when I say dislike, I mean that he tries to destroys my flutes! D: Played by Pierre.
Then we have this character that just amuses me, Rhudwar. He goes around using a big broad axe that is pretty awesome. This character and mine get along best in the group, where others find me more of an annoyance. But they still love me. Played by Modnar.
Oleif is the last of our member, as Egil has mysteriously disappeared! I never really found out what his character was, but I got a vague idea he was some sort of Craftsman. That is considering that he pretty much spent cooking and skinning ze animals.
Then the person who created the roleplay, THE DUNGEON MASTAAAAAAAH! Also known as Thomas; Summoner of Rabbits!
ANYWAYS! It's time to start the adventure!
Unfortunately, I wasn't around for the beginning of the prologue as I was shooting a film in school. But this was the rundown I was given at the time:
Apparently, Oleif here is on a quest to save his father who is suffering from some sort of disease. Managing to enlist Rhudwar, who is looking for some crystal. Those two decide to join forces and to find it in a place called "Svart Liden" and save the day!
And my character just steps in here and says "Can I join please?". The two look at each other and then say "OK!" and off we go to the forest of mystery! Until we realise that none of us knows how to guide through the forest when we see a Ranger sitting there. We ask for his help and BOOM HE FLIES INTO THE FOREST AND WE FOLLOW AFTER HIM WITH NO IDEA WHY!
And along the way we meet Egil, go around, meet a death knight or something, defeats a Basilisk (those guys can petrify you!) and decides to go around doing stuff. AND THUS I ARRIVED TO THE ROLEPLAYING TABLE ASKING "WTF IS GOING ON GUYS!?"
They all sigh and give me the finger.
Nah I kid.
They give me the rundown and I go directly down on being straight out annoying! The first thing is that the Ranger tries to scare me with the Basilisk head and I go "Oh that's ugly." which ensues in laughter. Ah, I like my character already.
Anyway, on our way we suddenly find a mysterious caaaaave! Ooooooooo! As we enter, we are surprised to find a Lohmed(don't know how they are spelled so whatever). It is apparently a very rare creature and Pokémon references ensues within seconds! Anyway, this fella name is Elax and he turns out to be one nice guy. He cooks us dinner, tells us shit that my character really doesn't pay attention too (though the Player did).
Anyway, after spending one night there, we're off into the wild again. After awhile, it gets so dark that we decide to go to sleep. WHEN WE SUDDENLY WAKE UP TO FIND THE DEATH KNIGHT! And the only reason I call him Death Knight is because he just wouldn't DIE ARGH. So the fight ensues (we found out later we were meant to escape DO'H). Quickly, I decide to play on my flute. FAIL.
So despite all the odds against us, I decide to RAM MY FLUTE UP HIS ARSE!... My red flute broke into two. D: This angers my character and in his anger he makes a swift shifting of his speed and ends up behind the knight and SLAMS MY DAGGER INTO HIS NECK.
17 effing damage, enough to kill anything that moves! Or so I thought, seeing that this asshole just healed his wound and made my knife get stuck. He manage to score a low hit on me and I pull out the knife, but forgot to hold onto the knight so BADUMN on my arse. Anyway, the fighting continues until Egil (another character that has mysteriously disappeared) becomes the host of this knight and makes the horse evaporate into nothing!
And I was the only one to witness him getting possessed. Oh well. I begin to search the area to find some great treasure. But all I find is some stupid coal hand. I try to touch and WHAM I lost my right hand. This leaves me in shock for the last remainder of the first part of the roleplay, but I'll live. It is just a minor consequence.
Anyway, we find some old dude that kind of heals my stump, which does put me in a better mood once more! He advised to return to Elax, but pretty much everyone in the party except my character began to give up on life. And then we went to sleep, IRL and in RP!
The next day, IRL and RP, the adventure continued! All of us spended time in Elax hut, with Egil disappearing and never to be seen thus far. Might he return in the future as an evil DEATH KNIGHT? Most likely. Oh well, we rested fairly well UNTIL ELAX SUDDENLY TOLD US TO FOLLOW HIM.
Happily I skipped after him, being the fastest member of the party. Elax could jump on trees, thus my character thought he could do the same. Oh boy was I wrong as I fell into the snow with the first step. Oh well, I got back up and went after Elax once more! Upon arriving the designated area, we find that a female minotaur is fighting for her life against six wolves.
Will we sit back and watch her die?
HELL TO THE NO! TO ARMS COMRADES.
*imagine fighting where Oleif rides on a wolf and slams it into a wall, me trying to backstab the enemy countless of times but only succeding once, Rhudwar getting almost crushed by a dead wolf. In short, it was epic*
After the fight, I managed to barely saved the Minotaur from bleeding to death. Luckily for us Elax helped us get the Minotaur on a sleigh and travel back to his cave. And I find it funny that the one with the crippled hand (me) was the only one who managed to carry the Minotaur along with Elax. XD
Anyway, as we come back to the cave, we realise that Oleif is gone! Crappers, he's lost in the woods without anyone to help him!
... Oh well.
Anyway, here comes a section that I can't explain because it is super secret stuff. So imagine a respawning rabbit instead.
Anyway, what I can tell you is that later on I wake up to find Rhudwar, the Ranger and some guy with a huge arm and a small arm! Lucky you might think, but nooooooooooooo. We're forced to do some riddle, which we constantly try to guess! But no, the players couldn't solve the riddle. The characters do. Critical hit on Intelligence! Booyeah!
Anyway, now that we're in some sort of group again, we move onwards only to come back to a hill (maybe later on I will explain what happened the first time I went to the hill). This small hill is the only place where flowers actually bloom and it is infested with gray trolls that is cooking soup! (and everyone knows that Troll Soup includes corpses! Yay!)
We sit down and get to know that to find out more information about the crystals (oooooh, back to main plot!), we have to find some guy called Maj that isn't a human. They point us to a direction and OFF WE GO!
Until four big shadows ambushed us. Out of the party, I was the only one able to dodge the incoming attack. Swiftly, I tried to escape the attackers but to no avail. And of course we end up in a cage in a Minotaur village! Where else in this forsaken forest?!
Anyway, we get to meet some Shaman that offers us tea, surprisingly not poisoned, before he tells us that Maj will show us the way. Great, the one guy that can show us the way is a giant Minotaur.
A minotaur that thinks I'm puny might I add! Oh well, to gain his trust I make my way to the TESTSSSSSSSS... And to our surprise, we actually find Oleif doing them tests already! Hooray, he's doing our work! After awhile, with lots of respawning rabbits, Oleif finishes the whole ordeal and thus the rest of us don't have to do the ordeal! Awesomeeeee!
The minotaurs gives Oleif some cool tatoo, which I instantly get jealous over and then there is a party, with ending when the group goes to sleep at the Shaman's place. And that ends the roleplay for this time.
Overall, so far I think the adventure is effing brilliant! The DM did a good work on the roleplay and the players were awesome (seeing it is the first time I roleplay with them. Except Pierre, we cool like that). Personally, I can't wait to roleplay with these guys again and solve the mystery in the mysterious forest. OoooOooooooOooooooooo.
END PART ONE!
PART TWO WHENEVER IT HAPPENS!
The Next Metal Gear?
So, I bet a whole lot of you like that franchise by Konami called Metal Gear. I, for one, love the series. Sure, it has cutscenes that ends up being one hell of a movie, but I love it for that. I really really do.
After the fourth game, I was actually hoping that the franchise would come to an end. I mean, it was the end of Snake's journey and he would live the last few months of his life like a human. It was a definite end for the franchise that we know and love.
However, of course a franchise this loved wouldn't end. Oh no, not by a long shot.
http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/next/index.html
That site is a teaser to the next game, which will more than likely show a new trailer(hopefully) when ALL THE TIMERS END BECAUSE THEY ARE INFINITE. Well, ten more hours until the next clock begins.
But you have to ask yourself. What's with all the letters and numbers? They keep showing up time from time in that screen and constantly teases me. I wish ten hours would pass so I could understand it better.
But knowing Kojima he will probably confuse us even more!
Anyway, the letters are as following:
The first apparent one is 5, but could also be a S.
The second one is 3, no doubt unless there is a secret language I don't know about (japanese for example them crazy people).
The third is E and I got nothing on that one.
The last one so far is what has me confused. It could either be a G, @ or a really mishapen p.
So, what can we make out from this one?
Well, at Kotaku said it could simply be "5@E3", but it seems so vague to me. So I decided to make my own little word game!
So far, in my opinion, we have been revealed 5, E, G and 3.
G I make it to say GEAR.
S is simply SOLID, as it would have been IF they continue the Solid series.
3 stands for the third of the series. As of now, we have Original Metal Gear and Metal Gear Solid.
So the E could simply stand for EXISTENCE, seeing as Kojima copyrighted something entitled Metal Gear Existence about a year ago or so.
So, the title could be "METAL GEAR SOLID: EXISTENCE". 3 would stand for the third series in the canon-verse.
Of course, I could be completely wrong. I suppose I'll find out in about 10 hours when he adds MOAR NUMBERS AND LETTERS FOR HIS OWN AMUSEMENT ARGH.
Sometimes I can really hate Kojima.
No matter how great his games are.
After the fourth game, I was actually hoping that the franchise would come to an end. I mean, it was the end of Snake's journey and he would live the last few months of his life like a human. It was a definite end for the franchise that we know and love.
However, of course a franchise this loved wouldn't end. Oh no, not by a long shot.
http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/next/index.html
That site is a teaser to the next game, which will more than likely show a new trailer(hopefully) when ALL THE TIMERS END BECAUSE THEY ARE INFINITE. Well, ten more hours until the next clock begins.
But you have to ask yourself. What's with all the letters and numbers? They keep showing up time from time in that screen and constantly teases me. I wish ten hours would pass so I could understand it better.
But knowing Kojima he will probably confuse us even more!
Anyway, the letters are as following:
The first apparent one is 5, but could also be a S.
The second one is 3, no doubt unless there is a secret language I don't know about (japanese for example them crazy people).
The third is E and I got nothing on that one.
The last one so far is what has me confused. It could either be a G, @ or a really mishapen p.
So, what can we make out from this one?
Well, at Kotaku said it could simply be "5@E3", but it seems so vague to me. So I decided to make my own little word game!
So far, in my opinion, we have been revealed 5, E, G and 3.
G I make it to say GEAR.
S is simply SOLID, as it would have been IF they continue the Solid series.
3 stands for the third of the series. As of now, we have Original Metal Gear and Metal Gear Solid.
So the E could simply stand for EXISTENCE, seeing as Kojima copyrighted something entitled Metal Gear Existence about a year ago or so.
So, the title could be "METAL GEAR SOLID: EXISTENCE". 3 would stand for the third series in the canon-verse.
Of course, I could be completely wrong. I suppose I'll find out in about 10 hours when he adds MOAR NUMBERS AND LETTERS FOR HIS OWN AMUSEMENT ARGH.
Sometimes I can really hate Kojima.
No matter how great his games are.
The First One
Sooo... I didn't think I would be getting a blog to be honest.
But at least I got something to do now when I'm bored. Or perhaps I could ask for advice on shit that could seem interesting. Who knows?
Well, I should begin with introducing myself.
Ze Name is Carl Victor Ekelund and if you guessed that I'm from Sweden, one plus point to you! (+1) I was born in November 14 1989, so you can probably guess I'm starting to get old. (+1) But if you didn't guess, my internet name is Neverstorm.
Oh I am also very VERY egocentric. Being aware of it is awesome (+1)!
Currently, I've been internet roleplaying for abou 5-6 years, but it has been dimnishing seeing as I find DnD Roleplaying funnier, but the swedish version is way cooler. Sure, it isn't something that happens everyday, but you just sit and wait for the continue. Actually, right after this blog post I'm going to make another one to describe them roleplays.
After all that, I am also an avid gamer. Been playing them vidjagames since I was four, starting with the spectacular SUPER NINTENDO. However, by the years I've joined the dark side (Sony(+2)) and been a fanboy since. I especially like them RPGs and Adventure games, seeing Final Fantasy as the prime example of it. It pretty much started the whole deal!
Also I dislike the XBOX360. IT MUST BE DESTROYED IN THE NAME OF THE GLORIOUS PLAYSTATION 3.
and the Wii I guess.
Anyway, I don't know what more to describe here so I'm going to end the blog.
HUM DE DEE DUM AND PEACE OUT!
But at least I got something to do now when I'm bored. Or perhaps I could ask for advice on shit that could seem interesting. Who knows?
Well, I should begin with introducing myself.
Ze Name is Carl Victor Ekelund and if you guessed that I'm from Sweden, one plus point to you! (+1) I was born in November 14 1989, so you can probably guess I'm starting to get old. (+1) But if you didn't guess, my internet name is Neverstorm.
Oh I am also very VERY egocentric. Being aware of it is awesome (+1)!
Currently, I've been internet roleplaying for abou 5-6 years, but it has been dimnishing seeing as I find DnD Roleplaying funnier, but the swedish version is way cooler. Sure, it isn't something that happens everyday, but you just sit and wait for the continue. Actually, right after this blog post I'm going to make another one to describe them roleplays.
After all that, I am also an avid gamer. Been playing them vidjagames since I was four, starting with the spectacular SUPER NINTENDO. However, by the years I've joined the dark side (Sony(+2)) and been a fanboy since. I especially like them RPGs and Adventure games, seeing Final Fantasy as the prime example of it. It pretty much started the whole deal!
Also I dislike the XBOX360. IT MUST BE DESTROYED IN THE NAME OF THE GLORIOUS PLAYSTATION 3.
and the Wii I guess.
Anyway, I don't know what more to describe here so I'm going to end the blog.
HUM DE DEE DUM AND PEACE OUT!