There are a number of reasons I keep replaying Final Fantasy X. For starters, it is my favorite Final Fantasy game, favorite battle system and the story is flawless. Each and every character is unique and memorable, but for me it’s Lulu that really shines. Lulu And Yuna Lulu is, in my opinion, the most…
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TGIF: Parasite Eve’s Eerie Atmosphere Made it a Must Play
In the mid to late 90s, both the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation competed for my play time on a consistent basis. The Nintendo 64 was home to my most memorable and awe-inspiring experiences (Mario 64, Golden Eye, Ocarina of Time), but my PlayStation was my “Storytelling” console thanks to its wide wealth of JRPGs….
What Went Wrong: Sega Saturn Edition
This is how history remembers the fifth-generation consoles’ sales war: Sony won. Nintendo survived with its cartridge-based Nintendo 64, and Sega crashed and burned with its Sega Saturn. Hard cold facts (sales numbers) confirm the introductory paragraph. Sony’s PlayStation took the video gaming market by storm selling an unprecedented 102.49 million units. Nintendo would take…
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: A Hel Of A Good Time
I have been a fan of this franchise since the first installment on the PlayStation 3 back in 2007. There have been some hiccups, but I am extremely pleased with where Ubisoft has landed with these games. Ever since Assassin’s Creed Origins, they’ve been back on the right track. A Beautiful Open World Assassin’s Creed:…
Throwback Bit Thursday: Banjo-Kazooie
Of all the Super Mario 64 clones, Banjo-Kazooie, is in my opinion the best (at least during the 32-64 bit era). Rare’s first attempt at a 3-D platformer even managed to surpass Mario 64 in a few areas. A Beautiful World One area in which Rare’s game is clearly superior to Nintendo’s revolutionary game is…
5 Of The Best JRPG Heroes
Much like villains, JRPGs wouldn’t be much of anything without their heroes. They defeat the evil that they face and make us cheer for them along the way. There are plenty to pick from but this week we will be looking at just 5 of the very best. Cloud – Final Fantasy VII You can…
God of War: A Rebirth Done Right
Santa Monica Studio did something that is very difficult to do. They took their already wonderful God of War franchise and gave it new life. Not only that, but they were able to flesh out a character like Kratos. Kratos Becomes A Father If you had told me that a character like Kratos would be…
Horizon Zero Dawn: Breathtaking And Beautiful
With Horizon Forbidden West (hopefully) right around the corner, it has me thinking about the game that started it all. Horizon Zero Dawn is one of my favorite games for the PlayStation 4, and honestly all time. It is one of those games that I wish I could erase from my memory so I could…
Throwback Bit Thursday: Fallout 3
Fallout 3 is my favorite Fallout game. True, Fallout: New Vegas is the better Role-Playing game, but the experience of exploring a vast post-apocalyptic wasteland that Fallout 3 provided hasn’t been matched by any of its sequels. Fallout 3 and Freedom in Gaming Perhaps the one thing that struck me the most about my…
The Top 5 JRPGs Of The Last Decade According To Metacritic
The last decade has brought us some wonderful JRPGs. There are plenty to choose from but according to Metacritic, these are the top five from the last ten years. 1. Persona 5 (Metascore 93) Persona 5 was initially released on September 15th, 2016. Since then it has received a definitive released called Persona 5 Royal,…