Wednesday, August 13, 2008

The Day the Earth Stood Still...




So, I was searching for new PSOne games to play, and I came across MegaMan 8. This is one of the best things about being out of gaming for a while. I find little jewels like this game. I think the thing that struck me the most was the beautiful artwork in this game. I was astounded that it was a PSOne game to be honest. And one of the hardest elements ever introduced into a MegaMan game, the jet board. I think this is up there with MegaMan Powered Up's iceman floating platform section. Only the designers of 8 thought it would be SO FUNNY to bring back the jet board for the beginning of Wily's tower. Not only that, but make it twice as long as the first one. I will say this though, I thuroughly enjoyed this game, even though it was relentless. If you haven't picked it up, it's a must have!!

Monday, June 23, 2008

Entry #18: Rock Band Edition






So I'm a bad little blogger. It's yet again been a while since I have written. Mainly because my life has been swallowed up by my job. I have found time to game some though, so I thought I would fill you in.

First off, I have recently re-acquired my NES from the parents along with my Game Boy. That's right kids a first edition Game Boy!! Both are in fine working order, and have been added to my gaming collection. I have also recently purchased a PS2. I know I know, They have been around for years. And maybe someday I will be cool and have the latest and the greatest.

The reason I am excited about the PS2, is that it allows me to play some of the current games that are out. Hence my latest purchase, and ultimate time waster ROCK BAND!!! I think every office should have Rock Band and a drum kit in the office for stress relief.

I've also picked up a few games in the past couple months. Here is my list...

1. God Of War 2
2. Lego Indiana Jones (PSP)
3. Space Invaders Extreme
4. Rock Band
5. Bleach Heat the Soul 5
6. Echocrome
7. MegaMan Powered Up
8. Puzzle Quest

Think that's it. Yeah, it might as well be the pile of shame,cause it will take me forever to get through these. So, I have been busy buying games, but playing them...., not so much. I will say that right now it looks like Rock Band isn't going to leave the PS2 anytime soon. Happy gaming!!!

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Crisis Core






Now I am new to the Final Fantasy series as far as playing is concerned. I have read up on the history of Final Fantasy. A well crafted, elaborate, tail of pain, sorrow, triumph, victory. The latest installment of this series is Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII. I have gotten my hands on a copy of this newest game in the series. I know that VII is beloved by millions as one of the greatest RPG's ever. Now know that I am not an RPG fan by any means. to be honest they bore the tears out of me. I am an action game type of girl. And I love puzzle games with a passion. You would think that RPG would be right up my alley. They just moved terribly slow for me. This is a new take on RPG's though. An intoxicating coctail of RPG mixed with a cathartic dose of action. It's the best of both worlds. The strategy puzzle that is the RPG, moved at a tension filled pace by the action element.

Now I'm not very far into this title. What I will say is that for a handheld game it is on par with God Of War. This is a Final Fantasy title thru and thru. And not just any FF title, one with the coveted VII after it's name. The musical score is brilliant, as well as cut scenes and in game graphics. This game not only deserves the title of VII, it is the apitomy of what everyone loves about VII. Remixed brillianty, it takes itself seriously as a barer of the VII story. This a full fledged VII title. No corner cutting here.

Well that is all I have so far on this game. I'm going to go back to playing. On Wednesday when this game comes out snatch it up, cause it won't be sitting on the shelf long.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Lego Star Wars 2



AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH, what a great game. So much unlockable stuff that it's the perfect time waster. Besides the tongue in cheek humor, the gameplay was just amazingly engaging. Of course there is the ability to use the force and a lightsaber. Then there are the worlds. The fact that you can run around freely in all the worlds you saw in the movies makes this all the better. Well I could blab on about this game, but I won't. If you haven't picked it up, you need too.

Far Too Long

So as you can see it has been over a month since my last post. I had not intended that to happen. Long story short life and emergencies happen. So here I am writing this on the other side of the biggest games release for the PSP since it's launch. I have plenty to comment on. I also have a few past releases that I finally got my hands on that I would like to talk about also. Until next post... Happy Gaming!

Saturday, February 9, 2008

The eyes are watching me!!




Well I finally got a hold of my Patapon demo. And it couldn't have come at a better time. I seem to have come down with a nasty little cold bug, so this has given me something to do while feeling miserable. I will say at the outset of the game you get the sense that this is a rhythm game. That quickly changes once you get to the point where you fight the first monster. Equipping and arrangement of your troops is key. It makes the difference between winning a battle and loosing it. This game is pure pixel crack. The music will sit with you for days like LocoRoco's did. And the characters are amazingly well done. And the humor in this game is by far the best I've seen in a while. Well the 27th can't come soon enough. When I can finally sink my teeth into the retail version of this game. All I can say is GO BUY IT!! It's a no-brainer.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Pata Pata Pata Pon!!!




You know I couldn't go without talking about this game. One of the most hotly anticipated games by PSPers Patapon is shaping up to be a sleeper hit. I'm still waiting to get my hands on my pre-order demo so that I can get my fix. The clips I have seen of in game footage make this a no brainer buy. Touted as a rhythm game, there have been statements to the opposite. This is a highly advanced RTS per Shane Bentenhousen of 1Up.

You don't know how it feels... to be me




Wow it's been a while. That was very unintentional. With the holidays and an impromptu move, I've just been trying to get caught back up with life. I have plenty to discuss. I will break it up over the next few posts, because they are not related to each other. Lots and lots of gaming goodness in 2008!!!