December 24, 2009 ♦♦

inFAMOUS was a great entry for Sucker Punch into the current generation of games. They're many redeeming qualities in the title and one would hope they will improve on them in the sequel. The game play was solid and tons of fun (as it should be in sandbox style play) and the story kept me pressing on. The only major gripe I have is the morality system is all but a bust. In the end, being good or bad is a choice rather than a consequence.

♦♦ What I liked ♦♦
♦ The story
♦ The world was just the right size
♦ The powers! Electricity is just fun
♦ Ability to go anywhere
♦ Rail grinding

♦♦ What I disliked ♦♦
♦ The morality system isn't as stark as one would hope. Here's hoping it improves.
♦ The animations (especially climbing)
♦ Zeke yes Zeke
♦ Removing those *blinking* surveillance cameras (shakes fist at design team)

♦♦ Verdict 9/10 ♦♦ ]]> December 24, 2009 ♦♦

inFAMOUS was a great entry for Sucker Punch into the current generation of games. They're many redeeming qualities in the title and one would hope they will improve on them in the sequel. The game play was solid and tons of fun (as it should be in sandbox style play) and the story kept me pressing on. The only major gripe I have is the morality system is all but a bust. In the end, being good or bad is a choice rather than a consequence.

♦♦ What I liked ♦♦
♦ The story
♦ The world was just the right size
♦ The powers! Electricity is just fun
♦ Ability to go anywhere
♦ Rail grinding

♦♦ What I disliked ♦♦
♦ The morality system isn't as stark as one would hope. Here's hoping it improves.
♦ The animations (especially climbing)
♦ Zeke yes Zeke
♦ Removing those *blinking* surveillance cameras (shakes fist at design team)

♦♦ Verdict 9/10 ♦♦ ]]> November 8th, 2009 ♦♦

Quite frankly, Demon's Souls is one of the best titles I've played in sometime. I actually have the arduous task of removing one of my top 5 all time favorites in lieu of said title. From Software and Atlus have done a remarkable thing here.
Even though I've conquered this title, I can't stop playing, and believe me when I say that's rarity for me.

♦♦ What I liked ♦♦
♦ The challenge
♦ Combat
♦ The story - yes it's there
♦ Level design
♦ Content and depth

♦♦ What I disliked ♦♦
♦ Not being able to sell loot
♦ Limited sub-quests
♦ I can't put it down
♦ Finding specific ores

♦♦ Verdict 9/10 ♦♦ ]]> November 8th, 2009 ♦♦

Quite frankly, Demon's Souls is one of the best titles I've played in sometime. I actually have the arduous task of removing one of my top 5 all time favorites in lieu of said title. From Software and Atlus have done a remarkable thing here.
Even though I've conquered this title, I can't stop playing, and believe me when I say that's rarity for me.

♦♦ What I liked ♦♦
♦ The challenge
♦ Combat
♦ The story - yes it's there
♦ Level design
♦ Content and depth

♦♦ What I disliked ♦♦
♦ Not being able to sell loot
♦ Limited sub-quests
♦ I can't put it down
♦ Finding specific ores

♦♦ Verdict 9/10 ♦♦ ]]> ♦♦ What I liked ♦♦
♦ Enjoyed the variety of weapons, something for everyone
♦ Music and sound f/x really set the mood
♦ Lite RPG elements
♦ Mission variety
♦♦ What I disliked ♦♦
♦ The dogs made completing a level a chore at times
♦ Lack of challenge complete indicator
♦ Fighting the final boss
♦ Level grinding to gain money and experience
♦♦ Verdict 4/5 ♦♦]]> ♦♦ What I liked ♦♦
♦ Enjoyed the variety of weapons, something for everyone
♦ Music and sound f/x really set the mood
♦ Lite RPG elements
♦ Mission variety
♦♦ What I disliked ♦♦
♦ The dogs made completing a level a chore at times
♦ Lack of challenge complete indicator
♦ Fighting the final boss
♦ Level grinding to gain money and experience
♦♦ Verdict 4/5 ♦♦]]> ♦♦ What I liked ♦♦
♦ Freeflow combat is very satisfying
♦ Great controls
♦ Stealth
♦ Riddler's puzzles
♦ Length - just the right balance
♦ Story telling & Voice acting
♦ Loved the A.I.
♦♦ What I disliked ♦♦
♦ Some of the environmental texture work (over saturated)
♦ The freaking bugged eyed masked guards
♦♦ Verdict 9.5/10 ♦♦]]> ♦♦ What I liked ♦♦
♦ Freeflow combat is very satisfying
♦ Great controls
♦ Stealth
♦ Riddler's puzzles
♦ Length - just the right balance
♦ Story telling & Voice acting
♦ Loved the A.I.
♦♦ What I disliked ♦♦
♦ Some of the environmental texture work (over saturated)
♦ The freaking bugged eyed masked guards
♦♦ Verdict 9.5/10 ♦♦]]>