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elheber replied to the topic Gaming Life Update in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
On that is where we stand on different sides. You two make critical reviews of a product, while I make buyer recommendations. You can separate a game’s overall quality from its marketing, but I have to manage the expectations of the potential consumers. If a game advertised that it had big booty hoes, I have to mention in my review that there are…[Read more]
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Joel Castro replied to the topic Gaming Life Update in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
Yeah, I knew they wouldn’t do that, honestly, considering we already had two previous fakeouts before. And that’s why I never listen to early marketing, especially if a game isn’t getting released within the same year. Things all too frequently change. Go in without expectations, and you’ll find yourself less inclined to compare promotional…[Read more]
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xsuicidesn0wmanx replied to the topic A More Positive Outlook in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
I think nitpicking is an easy trap to fall into when you simply do not enjoy something. The more a game fails to meet your expectations, the more you search for a reason why.
Now, I respect that Craig found the game Life is Strange to be cringe worthy. I don’t expect us to always agree on these games. This is the exact reason why I specifically…[Read more]
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xsuicidesn0wmanx replied to the topic A More Positive Outlook in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
I think nitpicking is an easy trap to fall into when you simply do not enjoy something. The more a game fails to meet your expectations, the more you search for a reason why.
Now, I respect that Craig found the game Life is Strange to be cringe worthy. I don’t expect us to always agree on these games. This is the exact reason why I specifically…[Read more]
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xsuicidesn0wmanx replied to the topic A More Positive Outlook in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
I think nitpicking is an easy trap to fall into when you simply do not enjoy something. The more a game fails to meet your expectations, the more you search for a reason why.
Now, I respect that Craig found the game Life is Strange to be cringe worthy. I don’t expect us to always agree on these games. This is the exact reason why I specifically…[Read more]
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xsuicidesn0wmanx replied to the topic Gaming Life Update in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
Yeah, he wasn’t very happy how they insinuated that Nate would die, or someone close to him.
When Nate and Elena fell after the exploding mummies, and Elena played dead, I thought that was the moment. I was just waiting for something bad to happen.
But I was glad it didn’t. The hint that something bad would happen created some extra tension. It…[Read more]
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Joel Castro replied to the topic Gaming Life Update in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
Well, it was a bit abrupt, I will give you that. But, at the same time, the title still makes sense, giving that Nate goes straight at the end. It’s just a different context.
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Joel Castro started the topic A More Positive Outlook in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
Okay, so I wanted to just get a few things off my chest. Don’t worry, I won’t ramble. It’s just my outlook against the cynicism that a few people have with the gaming industry (not aimed at anyone in particular, I promise).
It’s everywhere. Everyone just goes on and on about how gaming isn’t what it used to be. It’s all corporate greed this…[Read more]
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elheber replied to the topic Gaming Life Update in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
The epilogue was fine. But before that, chapter leading to the final showdown was mostly uneventful platforming. You found a body with a diary that basically spelled out the moral of the story for you, “woe is me, I died for coveting treasure over everything else. I sure hope nobody named Drake or Sam falls into the same trap.” There was no sense…[Read more]
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Joel Castro replied to the topic Gaming Life Update in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
The ending? Really? I thought it was the perfect way to end the series. The only thing I’d say about the final act is that it dragged on a bit longer than it needed to. Otherwise, from a narrative perspective, I felt it was well-handled. No need for things to end on a heavy note in a naturally lighthearted adventure. It ended on a high note for…[Read more]
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elheber commented on the post, Opinion: Zelda Creators Don't Understand Modern Design 9 years, 1 month ago
The original LoZ was immersive FOR ITS TIME. Just making this game a LoZ Remake wouldn't fly; it needs additions and it's getting them. Crafting and survival-lite is one major addition, and it's […]
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elheber replied to the topic Gaming Life Update in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
The pacing was superb in some spots, and downright abysmal in others. I had mentioned it somewhere around here that the first chapter taking control of Nate’s humdrum normie life was expertly crafted. Nate was underwater finding treasure and I was afraid of a shark attack or the cargo crate falling on top of me; and it was brilliant use of gaming…[Read more]
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xsuicidesn0wmanx replied to the topic Gaming Life Update in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
Yeah, I think I touched on the controls of the previous games in my review a bit. I really felt that Uncharted 3 was very loose, very imprecise. I noticed how Naughty Dog had tightened up the controls on Uncharted 4 right away. I’ll be honest though, I don’t think that I ever had the camera fully rotated to one side or the other, you really don’t…[Read more]
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xsuicidesn0wmanx replied to the topic Site Cleaned Up On Mobile. in the forum Error Reporting 9 years, 1 month ago
I wasn’t feeling good after work today so I came home and went to bed. I’ll try to take care of this early in the morning, comments will be re-enable on mobile until we have a need to use a button to load the comments.
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Joel Castro replied to the topic Gaming Life Update in the forum Shooting the Shit 9 years, 1 month ago
Ehh, that climbing pick was a take or leave it kind of deal, and the snowman says, it wasn’t a thing that added or removed from the experience. It was a cool little late game gimmick that was appreciated where it was used. And I felt the final part of the game was paced in such a way that it didn’t feel like I didn’t get to use it for too little…[Read more]
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Joel Castro commented on the post, Opinion: Zelda Creators Don't Understand Modern Design 9 years, 1 month ago
I think you're worrying about this a little too much. I think this is a more modern take on the formula established with the very first Legend of Zelda game, where everything seemed open-ended and fully […]
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xsuicidesn0wmanx replied to the topic Site Cleaned Up On Mobile. in the forum Error Reporting 9 years, 1 month ago
I had intentionally disabled them on mobile with intent to add a ‘Load Comments’ button. I’ll add the button tomorrow when I have a free moment.
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Joel Castro replied to the topic Site Cleaned Up On Mobile. in the forum Error Reporting 9 years, 1 month ago
Is there still no way to add comments on mobile? Cuz I’ve tried everythung, but I can’t seem to add any while on my phone.
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xsuicidesn0wmanx commented on the post, "Overwatch" Announces New Hero, Healer-Sniper Ana 9 years, 1 month ago
It reminds me of the healer class in The Division, one of the upgrades lets you shoot your healing aoe at another player or heal yourself. Added bonus of being a sniper is a plus for this though, I love sniping, […]
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elheber commented on the post, "Overwatch" Announces New Hero, Healer-Sniper Ana 9 years, 1 month ago
Honestly, how did nobody think of medical sniper rifles in games before? I'm not claiming that I would have ever thought of it, but in hindsight it's just so damn obvious, isn't it? It mixes the […]
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