Dragon Quest VIII combines classic yet approachable turn-based gameplay with rewarding exploration and character progression systems. But is the Journey of the Cursed King worth experiencing nearly 20 years later?
More importantly, is the 3DS version the best way to go about it? Let’s find out.
Continue reading Is Dragon Quest VIII on the 3DS the Definitive Journey of the Cursed King?
Modern open-world games differ from Grand Theft Auto 3. They’re bigger, more refined, with far more options to drive narrative and exploration. But if you look beneath the surface, they’re also significantly similar. Continue reading Grand Theft Auto 3’s Design Inspires Open-world Games Decades Later
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.
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.
Continue reading Silent Hill 2 – the Pinnacle of Obscure Storytelling
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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