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Sunday, September 24, 2017
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Throwback Thursday - Rogue Legacy
Welcome to another Throwback Thursday, our weekly look into my Top 100 games and general nostalgia. Stepping up to the plate this week - the game of color-blind heroes and floating portrait foes that is Rogue Legacy.
Released in the US on June 27th, 2013, Rogue Legacy is a tough as nails platformer with roguelike elements as the name notably implies. Players take control of a brave hero who sets out to explore and defeat four menacing bosses of this labyrinthine castle, in order to access the final boss and avenge their lineage. But the castle is unforgiving to those unprepared to face its many traps and snares, and will change its layout with each subsequent play. Because of this clever use of randomly generated dungeons, every play-through is kept fresh and requires players to consistently adapt to any given situation. And though you may see familiar faces of foes throughout the game's four environments, each area brings unique tactics and variations to keep players on their toes. There are also many distinct challenge rooms and surprises to be found in these randomly generated halls, making sure their is never a dull moment to be found.
Released in the US on June 27th, 2013, Rogue Legacy is a tough as nails platformer with roguelike elements as the name notably implies. Players take control of a brave hero who sets out to explore and defeat four menacing bosses of this labyrinthine castle, in order to access the final boss and avenge their lineage. But the castle is unforgiving to those unprepared to face its many traps and snares, and will change its layout with each subsequent play. Because of this clever use of randomly generated dungeons, every play-through is kept fresh and requires players to consistently adapt to any given situation. And though you may see familiar faces of foes throughout the game's four environments, each area brings unique tactics and variations to keep players on their toes. There are also many distinct challenge rooms and surprises to be found in these randomly generated halls, making sure their is never a dull moment to be found.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Tabletop Tuesday - Spy Alley
Welcome to another edition of Tabletop Tuesday - Your weekly exploration into games of dice, cards, luck, and more of the Tabletop world.
This week's game...the game of code books and suspicious looks that is Spy Alley.
Players: 2-6
Time: 40-60 minutes
Genre: Strategy / Casual Family Game
This week's game...the game of code books and suspicious looks that is Spy Alley.
Players: 2-6
Time: 40-60 minutes
Genre: Strategy / Casual Family Game
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Throwback Thursday - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Welcome to another Throwback Thursday, our weekly look into my Top 100 games and general nostalgia. Crashing into the scene this week - the game of high stakes and no brakes that is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.
Released in the US on October 13th, 2009, Uncharted 2 is still widely considered as the best adventure in its spelunking, adrenaline-filled series. The game starts with thrills and chills right off the bat as the hero, Nathan Drake, awakens wounded on a dangling train cart threatening to fall off a snowy mountain. With this exciting and eye-popping intro, the intrigue and tone is set, and we then dive back several months before this event has occurred. But the game never loses pace in this intrigue. Through museum heists to war torn cities to fights with helicopters and wild train escapades, the momentum continually builds with higher stakes and excitement to be found. The experience can be so engrossing at times, you'll forget you're playing a game. Aside from the stellar action sequences, this immersion is furthered by superb motion-captured animation and very talented voice acting / writing. The wit and charm of each character in the game is so engaging and natural feeling, you can't help but to get invested into their absurd adventure.
Released in the US on October 13th, 2009, Uncharted 2 is still widely considered as the best adventure in its spelunking, adrenaline-filled series. The game starts with thrills and chills right off the bat as the hero, Nathan Drake, awakens wounded on a dangling train cart threatening to fall off a snowy mountain. With this exciting and eye-popping intro, the intrigue and tone is set, and we then dive back several months before this event has occurred. But the game never loses pace in this intrigue. Through museum heists to war torn cities to fights with helicopters and wild train escapades, the momentum continually builds with higher stakes and excitement to be found. The experience can be so engrossing at times, you'll forget you're playing a game. Aside from the stellar action sequences, this immersion is furthered by superb motion-captured animation and very talented voice acting / writing. The wit and charm of each character in the game is so engaging and natural feeling, you can't help but to get invested into their absurd adventure.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Tabletop Tuesday - Incan Gold
Welcome to another edition of Tabletop Tuesday - Your weekly exploration into games of dice, cards, luck, and more of the Tabletop world.
This week's game...the game of pushing your luck for that glittering stuff that is Incan Gold.
Players: 3-8
Time: 15-20 minutes
Genre: Casual Card Game
This week's game...the game of pushing your luck for that glittering stuff that is Incan Gold.
Players: 3-8
Time: 15-20 minutes
Genre: Casual Card Game
Sunday, September 10, 2017
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