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6 PS Vita Exclusives That You Can Still Only Play on Sony’s Handheld

Combined with avid third-party support, the PS Vita became home to some amazing exclusives. Granted, it lost some of them over the years. Enhanced versions of Tearaway and Gravity Rush were ported to the PlayStation 4 in 2015. Likewise, Steam welcomed the release of a PC port of Persona 4 Golden in 2020.

Even so, the PS Vita maintains a strong lineup of exclusives and this list emphasizes some of the best.

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Skyrim Turns 10, But This Article Celebrates Oblivion

Skyrim being on every platform under the sun has turned into a running gag. There’s the original version on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 and an updated Legendary Edition which includes all previously released DLC.

Then there’s the visually superior Special Edition for PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch. And now, Bethesda has released an even more special — Anniversary Edition. Meanwhile, Oblivion hasn’t seen a re-release since 2011.

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Why is Devil May Cry 2 the Worst?

Sequels have it tough. They must live up to the reputation of the original while making tangible improvements to justify their own existence. Some do it with great success. Others, like Devil May Cry 2, fail miserably.

It’s widely considered the worst entry in Dante’s demon-hunting escapades. In my opinion, it’s even worse than the God-awful DmC: Devil May Cry which has virtually nothing in common with the series besides the name.

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Silent Hill 2 – the Pinnacle of Obscure Storytelling

A strong story has its twists and turns, its intrigue. But by and large, you understand what’s going on. Contrarily, Silent Hill 2 only alludes to what’s going on, or even who you’re playing as.

When I played Silent Hill 2 for the first time, most of its story and finer nuances went over my head. After playing games like Resident Evil and Dino Crisis, it seemed like just another horror game.

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How Shenmue 2 Traded Intimacy for Scope

Shenmue 2 simulates the feeling you experience when visiting a foreign country; you feel alone and vulnerable. A random stranger could show you the direction to your desired destination just as likely as they could steal your bag.

There’s no Ine-san to ask guidance or receive your weekly allowance from. There’s no Fuku-san to practice moves with at the dojo. And there’s no timid Nozomi to spend an awkwardly romantic evening at the park with.

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Devil May Cry – the Granddaddy of Souls Games

Devil May Cry immediately struck my attention with its quirky name and stylish protagonist, Dante. I can play as a silver-haired, near-immortal demon half-bred who taunts enemies ten times bigger than him? Just tell me where to sign already.

Today, six games in, it’s among the most recognizable action series in gaming. Even despite several ups and downs, it remains true to the original game’s tenets: stylish combat and relentless difficulty.

It took me a while to replay the original and come to a sudden conclusion that Devil May Cry feels like playing Dark Souls.

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Extermination: John Carpenter’s The Thing Meets Survival Horror

Have you played Extermination? Perhaps you’ve heard of it? Probably not. Extermination released two decades ago exclusively on the PlayStation 2 and critics didn’t receive it particularly well. The majority deemed it a fairly average survival horror experience. It didn’t sell well either, and understandably, Sony hasn’t bothered with a re-release. Continue reading Extermination: John Carpenter’s The Thing Meets Survival Horror

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Best Video Game Boss Battle Themes

A boss battle theme needs to convey struggle and despair, solitude and the futility of your actions. It needs to serve as a climax to the relationship between those fighting, while you ardently slash away at the boss’ health bar. One boss battle theme that constantly comes up in conversations is the One-Winged Angel. Sephiroth’s battle theme from Final Fantasy VII is a perfect example of everything I mentioned above. It conveys struggle and futility; it tells a story. Continue reading Best Video Game Boss Battle Themes

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