If the Game Boy Color Zeldas had split off into a weirdly self-referential mess of dark tones and philosophy, we’d had made it to something like Anodyne sooner. I don’t think I’ve ever played anything quite like Anodyne before. If the hushed hints at a deeper meaning and entrancing dialogue don’t pull you in, the more traditional game mechanics are bound to. It’s an open world to explore in the style of a Legend of Zelda overworld, complete with upgrades and dungeons hidden all over. (more…)
This year, I don’t have a clear game to champion as my game of the year yet. That isn’t to say I haven’t enjoyed anything- it’s quite the opposite- I’ve enjoyed a certain few games so much that I have yet to choose one above the others. I’ve got a pretty specific top three games that I keep flip-flopping between, but I enjoyed all of them so much it’s tough to choose a favorite. When you get down to my favorite three, you can basically put them in any order, they’re all that good. Last year I was able to hold Journey high and above everything (until The Walking Dead) with little competition to speak of. 2013 has been pretty great so far, with some surprises, disappointments, and a whole lot of incredible games. Here’s a rough estimate of my favorites of this year, and all of these can and will probably be changed before the end of 2013, who knows what could happen?. Let’s get started with… (more…)
This year has already been fantastic for games. I’ve already played over a dozen games that were really, really great, and we’re barely two months into the year. I’m already finding it hard to narrow down the games to just the six I use for these monthly posts. Keep ’em coming! Next month is just going to get crazier. I can’t wait.
After Bayonetta, I’ve had a bit of a soft spot in my heart for Platinum Games. Vanquish was nearly as excellent, both games filling a love for insane action that I didn’t know I had. With Metal Gear Rising, they’ve gone above and beyond once again. (more…)
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