Games Finished in 2013
Same as last year ;D With a new 'review' format.
Same as last year ;D With a new 'review' format.
The Good:
-Refreshing formula to all existent AC mechanics.
-Naval Battles and Hunting are a great addition to the series.
The Bad:
-The ending of the game feels disappointing and does not give closure to the series. (To be continued maybe?)
-There's so much stuff to do in the game, it sometimes overwhelms you and becomes a chore to do, making the game extend itself far beyond likability.
The Good:
-Graphic Novel 'cinematics' look great and help the story unfold.
The Bad:
-Go Fetch type of gameplay do not suit the game and becomes tiresome very quickly.
-Even before halfway through the game, you want it to end due to its repetitiveness and lack of difficulty.
The Great:
-Astounding Visuals.
The Good:
-Three different campaigns with completely different gameplay options.
-Simple and yet complex gameplay make this a far from generic FPS game.
The Bad:
-Map recycling at its worst.
-Collectibles can be skipped if not looking specifically for them.
-Some control schemes (especially the Alien one) feel uncomfortable.
(Part of MGS HD Collection)
The Good:
-Definitive classic stealth gameplay.
-Mesmerizing story that leaves a lot to meditate about.
The Bad:
-Frustrating controls and dynamics at certain points in the game.
The Good:
-Constant action and great battle mechanics that don't get old.
-Refreshing narrative with a constant narration.
-Great replay value.
The Bad:
-The game punishes you for not having enough upgrades to your weapons.
-Game's short, could've been a couple more hours.
(I don't think this game is 'beatable' but I consider clearing all campaigns as 'beating' it).
The Great:
-One of the ultimate co-op experiences ever.
The Good:
-Great amount of challenge.
-Diverse maps.
-Plays excellent with others.
The Bad:
-Has to be played with others for the maximum experience.
(I don't think this game is 'beatable' but I consider clearing all campaigns as 'beating' it).
The Great:
-One of the ultimate co-op experiences ever.
The Good:
-Great amount of challenge.
-Diverse maps.
-Plays excellent with others.
The Bad:
-Has to be played with others for the maximum experience.
The Great:
-The combat system.
The Good:
-Great storyline.
-Diverse stuff to keep you hooked apart from the main story.
-DLC is actual fun.
The Bad:
-Collectibles around the world become, once again, a chore to collect and do, thus making it boring.
The Good:
-Good cooperative play, involving competetiveness and teamwork.
-Good variation to magic combinations and ways to attack enemies.
The Bad:
-The game presents a lot of technical issues and bugs.
-Actual game mechanics are of a steep learning curve, and you can forget how to make combinations of forget you can do something altogether.
The Great:
-Combat system.
-Story.
The Good:
-Almost all of Batman mythos in-game.
-Grabbing all collectibles and doing everything is actual fun.
The Bad:
-Some minor bugs while using specific gadgets.
The Good:
-Blood Race "Eliminator" Mode.
The Bad:
-Game controls and mechanics.
-Broken build of game.
The Terrible:
-Story mode.
-General gameplay.
The Good:
-Good pacing in game.
-Actually makes you think (in some levels).
The Bad:
-Difficulty curve is uneven, many levels are just too easy and others are more difficult all of a sudden.
-Short, not a lot of variation.
The Good:
-Great story.
-Classic FPS gameplay.
The Bad:
-Big difficulty curve.
-Platforming sections.
The Great (biased):
-Great Transformers lore and story.
The Good:
-Mechanics blend greatly.
-Simple gameplay.
-Good difficulty curve.
The Bad:
-Too linear.
-Uninteresting multiplayer, escalation modes.
The Great:
-Atmosphere.
The Good:
-Great story.
-Good pacing.
The Bad:
-Certain sections of the game require unmistakable precision.
-There are times that the character does not do what you ask of it (with the controls).
-Many bugs and technical issues.
The Good:
-Different, unique combat system.
-Bizarre story that keeps you on edge.
The Bad:
-Steep learning curve.
-Firearms are a hindrance when trying to fight hands-on.
The Good:
-Great Story.
-Refreshing shooter mechanics.
The Bad:
-PC performance not too good.
-Some awkwardness in controls.
-Some mechanics could've been exploited better.
The Good:
-Great satiric references and comedy.
The Bad:
-Too short.
-No innovation in gameplay whatsoever.
The Good:
-Classic puzzle/platforming fun.
-Intriguing story, cliffhanger ending.
The Bad:
-Game has not aged well, many camera nuisances, frustrating platforming sections and combat gimmicks don't live up to today's standards.
The Great:
-Story.
-Atmosphere.
The Good:
-Great use of point and click mechanics.
The Good:
-Story.
-Great integration of plasmids-gun combat.
-Tons of stuff that's not a hassle to search for.
The Bad:
-Tons of stuff that get wasted due to inventory restrictions.
-Camera research gets in the way of combat.
The Good:
-Interesting Mechanics.
The Bad:
-Animations feel dated.
-Very low character progression.
-Many items from the store cannot be bought without sacrificing other items.
-Generic Story.
The Terrible:
-Game is buggy beyond repair.
The Great:
-Awesome combat and finishing moves.
-Soundtrack.
The Good:
-Great level layout.
-Many options on how to beat a level.
The Bad:
-Too short.
-Story is complex to understand.
The Good:
-Soundtrack.
-Old school platforming at its best.
The Bad:
-Too easy.
-Some control mechanics feel clunky.
The Good:
-Fast learning curve.
-Tons of action and destruction.
The Bad:
-Short.
-Grinding through previous levels.
The Great (biased):
-It's Lord of the Rings.
The Good:
-Simple gameplay.
-Fun puzzles.
The Bad:
-Some minor bugs and issues.
-Side quests and trying to get the 100% is a grind and gets tiresome pretty fast.
The Good:
-Great brain twisters that keep you hooked.
-Interesting story.
-Great artistic style.
The Bad:
-Some puzzles are so mind numbing that require hints to complete.
The Great:
-Atmosphere.
The Good:
-Story.
-Occasional scares keep you hooked up.
-Good leveling system.
The Bad:
-Some clunkiness in controls.
-Occasional bugs and technical flaws.
The Good:
-Vehicle sections.
-Destructible environments.
The Bad:
-No skippable cutscenes.
-Ridiculously difficult final boss in comparison to the rest of the game's difficulty.
-Terrible voice-over/dialog.
The Great:
-Atmosphere.
-Visuals.
The Good:
-Excellent gameplay.
-Good Story.
-Great progression throughout the game, never a dull moment.
The Bad:
-No map markers for challenges.
The Good:
-Great variety of levels.
-Great mechanics.
-Good spiritual succesor to Super Meat Boy.
The Bad:
-Real ending must be obtained by sweating blood.
-Kind of short despite the amount of levels.
The Great:
-Stealth Mechanics.
The Good:
-Great story.
-Many ways on how to approach objectives.
The Bad:
-Multiple retries in certain sections become a hassle.