I forgot how much fun this game is! It's been on xbox live arcade for some years now, but even more up to date side scrolling hack'n'slash games don't come up to the standard of this legendary game - it was/is(?) in the top arcade games on xbox live ever since it was released about 5 years ago!
If anyone reading this enjoys streets of rage or golden axe, this is an ultra fun 1-4 player with the addition of collectable weapons, pets and characters, all set in a bizarre, spoofy medieval fantasy world.
Just spend the small amount of money for the game and it's expansions, then drag 3 friends round and enjoy every aspect of this brilliantly designed arcade side-scroller.
Monday, 20 January 2014
Homage to my gaming group
Just a quite post to say that the gaming group I've been playing with for the last year or so are mega unreliable, but when we actually get together I've rarely had such fun playing boardgames, roleplay games and 4 player console games.
Our regular Talisman games are epic, we've indulged in a fair bit of Pathfinder roleplay and are currently exploring the depths of Descent. Looking forward to trying Relic, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay and maybe some Star Wars Edge of the Empire, if I actually give in to buying the beginner the box for us to try.
Bring on next Monday!
Our regular Talisman games are epic, we've indulged in a fair bit of Pathfinder roleplay and are currently exploring the depths of Descent. Looking forward to trying Relic, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay and maybe some Star Wars Edge of the Empire, if I actually give in to buying the beginner the box for us to try.
Bring on next Monday!
Dark Souls and Shadow of the Colossus
I've been thinking for a few weeks now that I should go back to Dark Souls and give it another crack. But just recently I saw a bit of a live stream of Shadow of the Colossus and remember a friend of mine raving about it a few years back. I think these are two games that have aged very well and really deserve to be played fully. Consequently my note here today is more a reminder to me for the future, when I have a bit of time, and if you've never heard of either of these days then shame on you!!
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Battlefield 4. The down turn for Battlefield games?
I've known about this game coming out for a long time and in fact it's been out for a while now, but I've felt no inclination to buy it.
I think one of the reasons for not wanting to get it is because of the next gen consoles, which I have no urgency to buy, and I feel that I would buy a game like Battlefield 4 when I get a PS4, as I really doubt the xbox 360 can do the game justice.
The other is that the game just looks too big. I played the beta a little and found the only playable level huge and kind of uncharacterful. It was just a bit bland. They're trying to accommodate every style of modern warfare into one arena but I think it's gone too far. Some friends of mine didn't like Battlefield 3 for this reason.
To a certain extend Battlefield 3 did lack something from Bad Company 2, but it also felt a bit more of a simulation. I always said I preferred the gameplay in Battlefield 3, I liked how it felt a little more real with the suppression and more realistic approach to weapons and kit selection. I was also lucky that both my brothers and another mate all hopped into Battlefield 3 and we enjoyed it for a good while together.
If I had to choose between my favourite between Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3, it would be tough. I think as a whole package Bad Company 2 was so much slicker and I think my brothers, friends and I had more fun in it. The maps in Bad Company 2 seemed better designed and were a lot more personal. Also, the Vietnam expansion was brilliant!
So, on the surface Battlefield 4 really doesn't excite, they've gone too far!!! I miss the days when DiCE would bring out a new Battlefield game set in a different setting - not just pump out yet another modern day shooter. But I think this is the future for them now. A steady stream of modern day shooters pumped out one after the other.
I miss Battlefield 2142. How about an update of that one?
I think one of the reasons for not wanting to get it is because of the next gen consoles, which I have no urgency to buy, and I feel that I would buy a game like Battlefield 4 when I get a PS4, as I really doubt the xbox 360 can do the game justice.
The other is that the game just looks too big. I played the beta a little and found the only playable level huge and kind of uncharacterful. It was just a bit bland. They're trying to accommodate every style of modern warfare into one arena but I think it's gone too far. Some friends of mine didn't like Battlefield 3 for this reason.
To a certain extend Battlefield 3 did lack something from Bad Company 2, but it also felt a bit more of a simulation. I always said I preferred the gameplay in Battlefield 3, I liked how it felt a little more real with the suppression and more realistic approach to weapons and kit selection. I was also lucky that both my brothers and another mate all hopped into Battlefield 3 and we enjoyed it for a good while together.
If I had to choose between my favourite between Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3, it would be tough. I think as a whole package Bad Company 2 was so much slicker and I think my brothers, friends and I had more fun in it. The maps in Bad Company 2 seemed better designed and were a lot more personal. Also, the Vietnam expansion was brilliant!
So, on the surface Battlefield 4 really doesn't excite, they've gone too far!!! I miss the days when DiCE would bring out a new Battlefield game set in a different setting - not just pump out yet another modern day shooter. But I think this is the future for them now. A steady stream of modern day shooters pumped out one after the other.
I miss Battlefield 2142. How about an update of that one?
Sunday, 12 January 2014
Iron Brigade is a lot of fun, but where do I go now?
In my previous post I've mentioned about short bouts of gaming and Iron Brigade has pretty much dominated this time, along with a little revival into Skyrim (I think I'm actually enjoying it!).
A mate of mine and I have been working away at it and completed all the achievements and nearly finished all our regimental targets! We're still enjoying it to. It definitely has been a game where once we finished what the game set us as targets we've just embraced the freedom to try crazy stuff and just play with whatever weapons we want. It's been fantastic fun and I don't think we'll be binning the game too soon, as it's just perfect for our short xbox live binges of mayhem and destruction.
This game was definitely one of my favourite discoveries of last year and I feel slightly guilty that I only discovered it after it was being given away for free, as I feel I want to give some money to Double Fine for making such a fine game! (see what I did there?).
I do have my eye out for a new game to indulge in. The same friend who I've been playing Iron Brigade with has now purchased GTA V, which is a great selection, but I fear I cannot commit to such a large game as I have so much else on. The pressure may become too much though... we'll see.
A mate of mine and I have been working away at it and completed all the achievements and nearly finished all our regimental targets! We're still enjoying it to. It definitely has been a game where once we finished what the game set us as targets we've just embraced the freedom to try crazy stuff and just play with whatever weapons we want. It's been fantastic fun and I don't think we'll be binning the game too soon, as it's just perfect for our short xbox live binges of mayhem and destruction.
This game was definitely one of my favourite discoveries of last year and I feel slightly guilty that I only discovered it after it was being given away for free, as I feel I want to give some money to Double Fine for making such a fine game! (see what I did there?).
I do have my eye out for a new game to indulge in. The same friend who I've been playing Iron Brigade with has now purchased GTA V, which is a great selection, but I fear I cannot commit to such a large game as I have so much else on. The pressure may become too much though... we'll see.
Merry new year...
2013 was a fairly rubbish year for me. So I'm very pleased to be in a new one, not that it should actually make any difference, but it sort of does - doesn't it?
Anyway, when I look back over my posts for last year it all started out with a lot of optimism, but then slowly dwindled as the year went on. To be honest there were a few reasons for this: my right knee was being rubbish and not working, Open Uni required a lot of time and I had to change jobs which cut out nearly all my free time. But that aside, I think things can only really get better at the moment. My GF and I have been ill for a fairly long time since xmas, but we're both nearly fully up and running and ready to tackle the new year!! (a few weeks late, granted).
So what were my favourite things from last year, I hear you cry! Well, I did have a good couple of weeks where I knocked out Wastelands v2.3 and I am still pretty chuffed with it because it was definitely the most successful version to date, although still in dire need of a lot more play testing. Also, I indulged in RAGE!!! a great amount and really enjoyed beating it on nightmare difficulty! I also chatted a lot to mates and my brothers about good old games, which I think we will be seeing a sort of revival this year. I should say, not so much of a revival, but a re-imagining. We tried to "revive" our 40k gaming a few years back to much stale boringness. But now my brothers have discovered Bolt Action and Flames of War and they look very exciting! So I'm keen to try and get back into the table top gaming spirit. There are a few other titles out there that are tickling my taste buds too, but I'll maybe mention those in a future post.
Right, so what will 2014 bring for me? A lot of uncertainty right now but hopefully by the end of the year my wonderful woman and I will find a little stability somewhere, I'll be over half way through my Open Uni degree and better able to program and start pissing around with Java and maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to get back into a little writing.
For now it's just job-work, Open Uni work and trying to squeeze little bouts of gaming with my mates on a Monday. I'll keep you posted! (and if my brothers are reading this, I will try and find time to do some painting but I just haven't the time right now).
Onwards into 20134!
Anyway, when I look back over my posts for last year it all started out with a lot of optimism, but then slowly dwindled as the year went on. To be honest there were a few reasons for this: my right knee was being rubbish and not working, Open Uni required a lot of time and I had to change jobs which cut out nearly all my free time. But that aside, I think things can only really get better at the moment. My GF and I have been ill for a fairly long time since xmas, but we're both nearly fully up and running and ready to tackle the new year!! (a few weeks late, granted).
So what were my favourite things from last year, I hear you cry! Well, I did have a good couple of weeks where I knocked out Wastelands v2.3 and I am still pretty chuffed with it because it was definitely the most successful version to date, although still in dire need of a lot more play testing. Also, I indulged in RAGE!!! a great amount and really enjoyed beating it on nightmare difficulty! I also chatted a lot to mates and my brothers about good old games, which I think we will be seeing a sort of revival this year. I should say, not so much of a revival, but a re-imagining. We tried to "revive" our 40k gaming a few years back to much stale boringness. But now my brothers have discovered Bolt Action and Flames of War and they look very exciting! So I'm keen to try and get back into the table top gaming spirit. There are a few other titles out there that are tickling my taste buds too, but I'll maybe mention those in a future post.
Right, so what will 2014 bring for me? A lot of uncertainty right now but hopefully by the end of the year my wonderful woman and I will find a little stability somewhere, I'll be over half way through my Open Uni degree and better able to program and start pissing around with Java and maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to get back into a little writing.
For now it's just job-work, Open Uni work and trying to squeeze little bouts of gaming with my mates on a Monday. I'll keep you posted! (and if my brothers are reading this, I will try and find time to do some painting but I just haven't the time right now).
Onwards into 201
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