tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79392835306863887972024-03-13T21:27:58.168+00:00gospvg[..getting old & still playing video games..]Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.comBlogger1059125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-37623931183123091642024-03-05T08:42:00.001+00:002024-03-05T08:42:03.293+00:00March 2024 Update - This game is infinite!<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVkblAoKECnEWaOCAzDXyVQbvujSUkvUhdYHMJ3CTGd6iYYL8A20aStX14DKOgno3JXVcqUea_pScezNyLSZWLVtTwQ82Vxzi1TD4oLoXpGLcvkk135W45tY1HqI7wDWPEyUskQ3NQJgkyPjVK5eNpYeIlpRq2ySP8d4mQ79GwHT61M5FQrR555TZv8l2h/s313/InfWealth.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="245" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVkblAoKECnEWaOCAzDXyVQbvujSUkvUhdYHMJ3CTGd6iYYL8A20aStX14DKOgno3JXVcqUea_pScezNyLSZWLVtTwQ82Vxzi1TD4oLoXpGLcvkk135W45tY1HqI7wDWPEyUskQ3NQJgkyPjVK5eNpYeIlpRq2ySP8d4mQ79GwHT61M5FQrR555TZv8l2h/s1600/InfWealth.JPG" width="245" /> </a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: red;">Playing NOW</span></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth (PS5)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lots to explore and enjoy, it really is an infinite game. I need to stop getting distracted by side content and focus on the main campaign.<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fortnite (PS5)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After the TMNT mini-pass, I've not played this much and just waiting for the new season now.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: red;">Playing NEXT</span></b><br />Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has been delivered but I won't be starting it for a while, I expect I'll still be playing LADIW for most of March.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Playing BACKLOG</b></span><br />I've reduce this list a fair bit to just focus on games that I want to play, time is limited so I need to be more selective.<br /></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spiderman 2</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Judgment</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lost Judgment</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Outer Wilds</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shadow Tactics</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Like A Dragon Ishin </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span> <br /></div><br /><p></p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-27586989246422543722024-02-17T08:53:00.005+00:002024-02-17T08:53:29.962+00:00February 2024 Update - Infinite Wealth<p> </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGJ71Q5DOV08OuWLYQg_imhyphenhyphenYQhnMZOhKon-ho2IELqAMDrWf0EYe8LI0-CwkqhnPdmKo4Xeqd-s06UjmcUyBmmYicmKQ0Y7Nd0guztawlr967DwEOx2K7X_ywk2Az62Y3KL-1K5-PWnxS9X3GDcGXhK6G4xUb8rKsngWucVP78hBFoFHB00PBS65XxHw/s313/InfWealth.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="245" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGJ71Q5DOV08OuWLYQg_imhyphenhyphenYQhnMZOhKon-ho2IELqAMDrWf0EYe8LI0-CwkqhnPdmKo4Xeqd-s06UjmcUyBmmYicmKQ0Y7Nd0guztawlr967DwEOx2K7X_ywk2Az62Y3KL-1K5-PWnxS9X3GDcGXhK6G4xUb8rKsngWucVP78hBFoFHB00PBS65XxHw/s1600/InfWealth.JPG" width="245" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: red;">Playing NOW</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth (PS5)<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Easily my most anticipated release this year, Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth does not disappoint. Back with another adventure with Ichiban & Kiryu also decides to tag along.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It took me a while to get familiar with the turn-based combat after enjoying all the previous action based games since Ichiban's first game. It has a nice quick smackdown feature similar to the Persona "All Out Attack" where you can wipe out lower levelled enemies with a press of the L2 button.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The mini-games are as always great timesinks and I am enjoying Sujimon & Dondoko Island.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fortnite (PS5)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A mid-season update has dropped a TMNT (teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) mini-battle pass which unlocks a shredder skin, I have also completed the Solid Snake challenges and unlocked the skin.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: red; font-family: verdana;"><b>Playing COMPLETE</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Assasins Creed Mirage (PS5)</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I enjoyed this shorter experience than the previous games & the focus on stealth combat and tools is my default playstyle.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: red;">Playing NEXT</span></b><br />After Infinite Wealth it will most likely be Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. My aim for this year is to focus first on games released in 2024 that I want to play, if nothing is available then I will go back and look at my backlog.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Playing BACKLOG</b></span><br />These are games I already own that I really need to find some time to enjoy.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Starfield<br />Spiderman 2<br />Judgment<br />Life is Strange<br />Sackboy<br />Lost Judgment<br />Outer Wilds<br />Shadow Tactics<br />Disco Elysium<br />Empire of Sin<br />Bioshock Collection<br />Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen<br />Like A Dragon Ishin </span></p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-63951930141311568922024-01-02T15:12:00.012+00:002024-01-02T15:21:32.184+00:00January 2024 Update<p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span><img alt="LEGO Fortnite game mode, explained - Dot Esports" aria-label="LEGO Fortnite game mode, explained - Dot Esports" class="nofocus" height="413" role="button" src="https://dotesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LEGO_Fortnite_Key_Art.jpg" tabindex="0" width="620" /><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: red;">Playing NOW</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fortnite (PS5)<br />Back on Fortnite again!<br />The game has had a huge update with lots of different modes including Lego Fortnite & Rocket Racing. The current season pass also has a Solid Snake Skin!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have spent a lot of time playing Lego Fortnite with my daughter, now just waiting for some new content drop. Rocket Racing has a lovely arcade feel and nice drift mechanic but also needs to introduce some quality of life features in terms of the lobby & track choice.<br /><br />Assasin's Creed Mirage (PS5)<br />Going back to it's stealth roots, AC Mirage is a much more shorter concise expereince set in Baghdad.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: red;">Playing BIN</span></b><br />Persona 5 Tactica (XSX)<br />I went off Persona 5 Tactica because it just seem to repeat the same formula of stage battles leading up to a boss fight with no new mechanics & became very repetive.<br /><br />Forza Motorsport (XSX)<br />Rocket Racing is currently scratching my racing itch so I have left Forza alone for now.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: red;">Playing NEXT</span></b><br />Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth (PS5)<br />Pre-order placed with Shopto, probably the only game I will buy on release this year. I need to finish off AC Mirage over the next few weeks.<br /><br /><span style="color: red;"><b>Playing FUTURE</b></span><br />Starfield<br />Spiderman 2<br />Baldur's Gate 3<br />Cyberpunk 2077<br />Star Wars Jedi Survivor<br />Midnight Suns<br />Shadow Gambit - Cursed Crew<br />Final Fantasy VII Rebirth<br /><br /><b><span style="color: red;">Playing Backlog</span></b><br />In no particular order I own the following I still want to play.<br /><br />Judgment<br />Life is Strange<br />Sackboy<br />Lost Judgment<br />Outer Wilds<br />Shadow Tactics<br />Disco Elysium<br />Empire of Sin<br />Bioshock Collection<br />Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen<br />Like A Dragon Ishin <br /></span></p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-48836001152665704182023-12-28T07:26:00.001+00:002023-12-28T07:26:11.459+00:00Game of the Year 2023<div class="separator"><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="God of War Ragnarok - Custom PS5 Cover Art : GodofWar" aria-label="God of War Ragnarok - Custom PS5 Cover Art : GodofWar" class=" nofocus" data-bm="4" height="320" role="button" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0067/3054/7259/products/81f3ZmXx3cL._AC_SL1500_large.jpg?v=1657884562" tabindex="0" width="209" /></span></div></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's been a busy year for gaming, starting off with The Gardens Between & my catch up of the Yakuza games is completed with Song of Life. Then back to the open plains with Aloy before catching up with Kratos & Atreus. When I decide what to play after completing a game I like to mix genres and also play some shorter indie titles after completing a longer game. Thus next came Lego Builders Journey, Lost Words & Dodgeball Academia.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A return to form for the Final Fantasy series in 16 with some great Eikon battles & then an adventure in the potterverse with Hogwarts Legacy. Old Mans Journey & Dysmantle kept me busy during August before I picked up a XSX console and Gamepass & scrapped my own rule of one console per generation.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The PS5 then took a break whilst I went on a gamepass playing spree in Unpacking, A Short Hike, Quantum Break, Venba, Halo Guardians/Infinite, Vampire Survivors, Gears 4 & 5. Gamepass offers day one releases and not just on first party games but also selected third party & I got to enjoy Jusant & Like A Dragon Gaiden.Forager then kept me busy for a while before the storm that was brewing for December arrived & swept everything aside to announce the new Fortnite, a multiverse of games now included Rocket Racing, Festival & Lego Fortnite.<br /><br />2023 GOTY - God of War Ragnarok, I love a game that has a great story & God of War Ragnarok does not disappoint. The Father/Son relationship is put to the test with the arrival of Odin. The gameplay carries over the previous game with some suttle changes but it is the story that kept me glued to the controller. God of War was released in 2018 & then 2022 for Ragnarok, hopefully we do not have to wait too long for the next game in the series.<br /><br />Special mention also to Final Fantasy 16 which had some truly epic Eikon fight sequences and is easily a showcase for this genertation. I also throughly enjoyed Quantum Break which I only started due to a GamePass weekly challenge and then could not put down. Last but not least the Indie games with Venba, Jusant, A Short Hike & Lost Words being great gaming experiences.<br /><br />The Gardens Between (PS5)<br />Yakuza 6 Song of Life (PS5)<br />Horizon Forbidden West (PS5)<br /><span style="color: red;"><b>God of War Ragnarok (PS5)</b></span><br />Lego Builders Journey (PS5)<br />Lost Words (PS5)<br />Dodgeball Academia (PS5)<br />Final Fantasy 16 (PS5)<br />Hogwarts Legacy (PS5)<br />Old Mans Journey (PS5)<br />Dysmantle (PS5)<br />Unpacking (XSX)<br />A Short Hike (XSX)<br />Quantum Break (XSX)<br />Venba (XSX)<br />Halo Guardians (XSX)<br />Halo Infinite (XSX)<br />Vampire Survivors (XSX)<br />Gears of War 4 (XSX)<br />Gears 5 (XSX)<br />Jusant (XSX)<br />Like A Dragon Gaiden - The Man Who Erased His Name (XSX)<br />Forager (XSX)<br />Lego Fortnite (PS5)<br /></span></p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-12948571627795565362023-12-01T10:00:00.011+00:002023-12-01T10:00:00.137+00:00December 2023 Update<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: red;">Playing NOW</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><span style="color: red;"></span></u></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRYM3SOMYOwlT_QSoBL_-K_eDR1_tVxmynE1UNcCL_viIGtUsiVpwDIpdrxqzsyDNagDblBN4ic4w_NsqaL5JjbjdXzQs31tBVrkTkSy7rkk6jOiLwJJnMUIE3f0Koxm0ZSrKGKTWoPNERvTkF4mYWylxzfhEdyfXIzi1XAy5sNLeC8L7seWJIKrYq6ff/s530/P5T.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="530" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRYM3SOMYOwlT_QSoBL_-K_eDR1_tVxmynE1UNcCL_viIGtUsiVpwDIpdrxqzsyDNagDblBN4ic4w_NsqaL5JjbjdXzQs31tBVrkTkSy7rkk6jOiLwJJnMUIE3f0Koxm0ZSrKGKTWoPNERvTkF4mYWylxzfhEdyfXIzi1XAy5sNLeC8L7seWJIKrYq6ff/w290-h277/P5T.jpg" width="290" /></a></u></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Persona 5 Tactica (XSX)</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's got mixed reviews but I'm enjoying it. I've not played a turn based xcom like game for a while (last was in 2021 Mutant Year Zero).</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Forza Motorsport (XSX)</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've played the tutorial section and first cup but have not been back to it since Persona 5 Tactica was released. I expect I'll be playing this very slowly over 2024 in small bouts.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: red;">Playing NEXT</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Assassin's Creed Mirage (PS5)</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I managed to pick this up cheap £15 on facebook. I've not touched the PS5 since I purchased the XSX late August this year. I know I'm going to miss the XSX quick resume feature already.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: red;">Playing FUTURE</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Starfield (XSX)</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I think this needs a little bit longer to cook, reports of memory leaks/crashes, I'm going to a wait a while longer.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Spiderman 2 (PS5)</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Not purchased it yet, will wait now until I've completed Assassin's Creed Mirage.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5)</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Again not purchased, with the physical version being released in 2024 I'll wait for now, also you never know Microsoft may splash the cash and make it available on gamepass</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth (XSX)</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Probably the only game I'm going to buy on day one in 2024.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Cyberpunk 2077 (XSX)</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With the complete edition releasing soon will definitely be playing this in 2024!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Star Wars Jedi Survivor (XSX)</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The XSX is now my preferred console for multiplatform releases because of quick resume. I was hoping for a decent Black Friday deal but will wait for the inevitable gamepass release.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Other titles on my wishlist are</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Midnight Suns</span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Metal Gear Solid Collection 1</span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shadow Gambit - Cursed Crew</span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Final Fantasy VII Rebirth</span></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: red;">Playing Backlog</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In no particular order I own the following I still want to play.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Judgment</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Life is Strange</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sackboy</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Persona 5 Strikers</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lost Judgment</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Outer Wilds</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shadow Tactics</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Disco Elysium</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Empire of Sin</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bioshock Collection</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Like A Dragon Ishin </span></span></p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-46995529029988730382023-05-08T14:37:00.002+01:002023-05-08T14:37:20.966+01:00I'm still alive!<p>It has been over a year since my last post!</p><p>I'm still enjoying playing video games although I do have far less time than I would like. I play only on the PS5, the switch has been relegated to family console status.</p><p>I started 2022 with Fortnite & ended the year with Fortnite (completed list below). Thankfully my daughter has quit playing Fortnite now so I have also thrown in the towel.<br /></p><p>Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 (PS5)<br />Yakuza 3 (PS5)<br />Yakuza 4 (PS5)<br />Doraemon Story of Seasons (PS5)<br />Lost in Random (PS5)<br />Detroit Become Human (PS5)<br />Tiny Tina Assault on Dragon Keep (PS5)<br />Plague Road (PS5)<br />The Walking Dead - Final Season (PS5)<br />Beyond Eyes (PS5)<br />Planet Coaster (PS5)<br />Stray (PS5)<br />Yakuza 5 (PS5)<br />Toem (PS5)<br />Last Day of June (PS5)<br /><span style="color: red;"><b>Ratchet and Clank - Rift Apart (PS5)</b></span><br />Mafia Definitive Edition (PS5)<br />Guardians of the Galaxy (PS5)<br />Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 (PS5)</p><p>2022 was an enjoyable year for the PS5 with Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart showing off the power of the console & a great game to play. I also enjoyed my time with Planet Coaster & the Yakuza games.</p><p>I have had a slow start to 2023 but I have completed the Yakuza games and will move onto the two Judgment games soon. I enjoyed Horizon Forbidden West even though it did test my patience to get the platinum. I hate Melee Pits!</p><p>Next? God of War Ragnarok! <br /></p><p><br /></p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-83728346042233895432022-04-20T11:33:00.004+01:002022-04-20T11:33:25.282+01:00Blog Update - Completed Games<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcKEIeJ5s59bZL6K8pY_y-oBEqqALS1jmd2kkoewawsEg8HeKZGnM9oTNuxgvtSLh0eXaQDfiUscH9DjnwcsAAxPqtSG0rBpfabyEEpqqsjODwcXsHKj8vUjMCFN2TjpNNQLHAo9FbCIgFjBNSiUnkpShy40F7PkC75ripc1DtE84Qu2DQcg0Rl3Vskg/s659/random.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="659" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcKEIeJ5s59bZL6K8pY_y-oBEqqALS1jmd2kkoewawsEg8HeKZGnM9oTNuxgvtSLh0eXaQDfiUscH9DjnwcsAAxPqtSG0rBpfabyEEpqqsjODwcXsHKj8vUjMCFN2TjpNNQLHAo9FbCIgFjBNSiUnkpShy40F7PkC75ripc1DtE84Qu2DQcg0Rl3Vskg/w285-h284/random.JPG" width="285" /></a></div>No more youtube reviews for completed games, I just don't have the free time to create these & I'd rather enjoy playing games than reviewing them.<p></p><p></p><p>Game of the year for me last year was Yakuza Like A Dragon - The change of gameplay from action to turn-based JRPG was the perfect introduction I needed to the Yakuza series & I have been working my way through playing the earlier games having recently completed Yakuza 3 & 4.<br /></p><p>I also completed Doraemon Story of Seasons which is a farming simulator in the vein of Animal Crossing & Stardew Valley, these game are a relaxing time-sink experience to enjoy.</p><p>My time with Fortnite however has come to an end, my daughter has stopped playing so this has given me the time back to enjoy more single player experiences & I'm currently playing Lost in Random an adventure game with an interesting dice throwing & card playing combat mechanic.<br /></p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-46275837990605092592021-12-05T12:55:00.004+00:002021-12-05T12:55:25.773+00:00Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 Highlights<p>Played less than the previous season because of Fifa but still a good laugh with Nemo, Mr T & Aminah.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="394" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cCu_PYqic1k" width="474" youtube-src-id="cCu_PYqic1k"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>gospvghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842105261690100224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-50478067505274114032021-12-05T12:45:00.006+00:002021-12-05T12:45:57.586+00:00Yoku's Island Express (PS5) - Completed Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="391" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JuSzMqGjFq8" width="471" youtube-src-id="JuSzMqGjFq8"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-8668037093242471602021-12-05T12:44:00.006+00:002021-12-05T12:44:37.226+00:00Islanders (PS5) - Completed Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="358" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MyA1DC8F6I0" width="453" youtube-src-id="MyA1DC8F6I0"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>gospvghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842105261690100224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-42003850562227361302021-12-01T10:12:00.007+00:002021-12-01T10:12:41.976+00:00Currently Playing 01/12 - Yoku's Island Express<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG91RFAs0hQJKTeDDx3txj9zXgVUtCzZQQAQ3E056-b0YW2DykwIRVwPVcF6Fsx-1Flh1age-9U4PWCeDV1UZ6XgWIBxxdOylEXy9v2dfKnkYlYsxnGkrLzQX77qgXF59o-yljmAWEoxOi/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="318" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG91RFAs0hQJKTeDDx3txj9zXgVUtCzZQQAQ3E056-b0YW2DykwIRVwPVcF6Fsx-1Flh1age-9U4PWCeDV1UZ6XgWIBxxdOylEXy9v2dfKnkYlYsxnGkrLzQX77qgXF59o-yljmAWEoxOi/w420-h210/image.png" width="420" /></a></div><p></p><p>Completed Islanders (will upload review shortly), I went shopping over Black Friday and purchased both the Judgement Games, Assassin Creed Vikings (Valhalla) & some PSN credit which I used to purchase a few games of the PSN store including Yoku's Island Express which I am currently playing. Still cracking on with Fifa with Steven Gerrard icon being my latest purchase and I enjoyed the recent German Squad challenge, Slowly improving my skills and played my first game on World Class Difficulty which I won 3-1.</p>gospvghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842105261690100224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-6292056172388235662021-11-24T13:26:00.003+00:002021-11-24T13:26:36.909+00:00Currently Playing 24/11 - Guardians of the Galaxy Completed<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="346" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K-4OBD0W-7g" width="499" youtube-src-id="K-4OBD0W-7g"></iframe></div><p></p><p>Completed Guardians of the Galaxy, sticks to the familiar TellTale formula but has a pretty good story to enjoy. Lots of Fifa obviously and enjoying Islanders which is a puzzle building game and when you complete the points target on one island you can move to the next randomly generated. I've had a few issues with the auto-save not working on this so annoyingly lost quite a bit of progression but it's a nice simple game to enjoy.</p><p>Not planning on picking up anything from Black Friday unless I see the Judgement Games below £25</p>gospvghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842105261690100224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-60639561307971007492021-11-19T10:26:00.001+00:002021-11-19T10:26:14.185+00:00Currently Playing 19/11<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71miY6i7W6j7noD_4xeKKfH-UaTiitsmgEtt1tSzLwYzUOyPv54PZnWqOO2RxnIR_zCKWaoMXfaRvE3rq1T85vUezuk7AE2nuBBav9sfD0pkdJMDdfjD5wR747QWn49QWxqm51qxcC2sQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71miY6i7W6j7noD_4xeKKfH-UaTiitsmgEtt1tSzLwYzUOyPv54PZnWqOO2RxnIR_zCKWaoMXfaRvE3rq1T85vUezuk7AE2nuBBav9sfD0pkdJMDdfjD5wR747QWn49QWxqm51qxcC2sQ/" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Blogger have gotton rid of the widgets feature where I used to update my Currently Playing, so I'll now post on a regular basis instead.</p><p>After completing Yakuza Kiwami 2, I'm taking a break from these games until the new year. I've also finished with this Season of Fortnite having got up to level 151, so lots of Fifa 22 especially now that I have completed my LFC squad with Salah. Also playing through some of my back catalogue with Guardians of the Galaxy TellTale Series & picked up a small indie puzzle title off the store that has been in my wishlist in Islanders.</p><p><br /></p>gospvghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842105261690100224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-27693457027405542822021-11-17T09:37:00.009+00:002021-11-17T09:37:50.870+00:00Yakuza Kiwami 2 (PS5) - Completed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="361" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0UD6K9k7d8U" width="493" youtube-src-id="0UD6K9k7d8U"></iframe></div><p>The continuation of a story with the same cast and locations is a very strong selling point to any entertainment medium. It gives you the viewer, reader or player familiarity, Yakuza uses this formula with Kamurucho & Sotenbori as it’s key locations and Kiryu Kazama as their main protagonist. You have some returning cast members but also lots of new characters to either loathe or enjoy in Yakuza Kiwami 2.</p><p>The story continues from the previous game with the introduction of the Jingweon Mafia and an interwoven plot which even delves into Kiryu's past and events that occurred many years earlier. There is also a nice recap at the beginning of the game which retells the events of the previous game. </p><p>Gameplay also has some nice quality of life improvements in that you can now place a marker on the map which will point you the way and sidequests are now shown at the start of each chapter so you no longer have to walk around trying to find them.</p><p>Levelling up is much easier with you gaining experience points from almost every activity including eating. Combat is limited to one fight style but you can unlock a vast number of moves and skills. The hostess mini-game is back and a nice surprise is the new Majima Construction mini game which is tough to master, Yakuza game tutorials have always been poor with a wall of text and screenshots. So either watch a tutorial on YouTube or Trial and Error to figure it out. Talking of Majima he also gets a 3 chapter story which is separate from the main game to tie off his story loose ends.</p><p>The story is the main reason I am drawn to these games and Kiwami 2 does not disappoint. After playing Yakuza 0 to Kiwami 2 back to back, I will take a break for a bit before starting Yakuza 3 in the new year.</p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-33746688043532872352021-09-27T08:43:00.010+01:002021-11-10T13:37:00.141+00:00Yakuza Kiwami (PS5) - Completed Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="364" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U89tOYt1zjw" width="484" youtube-src-id="U89tOYt1zjw"></iframe></div><p>I started playing Gris but I could not stop thinking about Yakuza after completing Yakuza 0. I obviously stopped playing Gris and started Yakuza Kiwami. Kiwami is a remake of the first PS2 released Yakuza game with some small changes, you play as Kiryu again and the story follows him having to deal with a decision made very early in the game. Nishki & Yumi return and there are some new characters that get introduced and a few that also have their story wrapped up. The main story is what make these games a joy to play and Yakuza Kiwami does not disappoint. </p><p>Majima is also back and has a unique task in the game to help Kiryu. These moments lead to some very funny sequences and is a highlight of the game outside the main campaign. Unlike Yakuza 0 this game is played out just in Kamurucho, you have a few missions in other locations but these are gated so you cannot explore.</p><p>The game mechanics are the same in terms of combat except this time you level up with experience points instead of using money. The mini-games are back but there is no main character mini game like the building game from Yakuza 0.</p><p>Compared to Yakuza 0, Kiwami is a much shorter game but I like that because it is more focused and not distracted by side activities. You can enjoy the main campaign in under 20 hours. I don't have the time to always play 60 hour plus games so give me a small concise experience anytime.</p><p>Next for me is Yakuza Kiwami 2, no only joking. I will be playing FIFA 22, I have a three year cycle with the Fifa Games mainly to enjoy playing Ultimate Team. I am also still playing Fortnite with my daughter & Nephew.</p>gospvghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842105261690100224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-11002933653519334422021-09-21T10:58:00.008+01:002021-09-21T10:58:43.765+01:00Yakuza 0 - Completed Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="402" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dE2gcCzNLTI" width="483" youtube-src-id="dE2gcCzNLTI"></iframe></div><p>After enjoying Yakuza Like a Dragon I realised I made a grave mistake by ignoring the Yakuza series of games. I very much enjoy single player, character focus & story driven games. Yakuza ticks all those boxes and more.</p><p>The combat was my one concern because Like a Dragon was turn based and the other games were all action based. Would they be painful to play inflaming my RSI. Thankfully by dropping the difficulty down to easy and just focusing on enjoying the story the combat was fine, a few of the boss fights and longer sequences I had to pause for a rest but I had no searing pains unlike when I played Hades.</p><p>Yakuza 0 has a huge selection of mini games from Baseball, Pool to Karaoke and Disco Dancing. You play as both Kazuma Kiryu & Goro Majima and they each have a dedicated business mini game which allows you to collect money which you will need to upgrade your abilities and you will need a lot!</p><p>There are quite a few side quests in the game although it is difficult to know where they are because of a lack of quest markers. They will only trigger if you walk into a particular area of Kamarucho or Sotenbori, so make sure you spend some time wondering around the map exploring during each chapter.</p><p>I don’t want to spoil the story but I really enjoyed how it spends a lot of time with each character and their interactions with a huge supporting cast. Make sure you watch the end credit scene for a nice surprise.</p><p>I can’t wait to play the next game in the series Yakuza Kiwami but next for me is a couple of indie titles in Gris & Beyond Eyes.</p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-46251450467143595412021-09-07T07:54:00.004+01:002021-09-07T07:54:30.050+01:00Mutant Year Zero - Road to Eden (PS5) - Completed Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="361" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CAZ8gMbuA8o" width="434" youtube-src-id="CAZ8gMbuA8o"></iframe></div><p>Mutant Year Zero - Road to Eden is a X-Com style turn-based strategy game. You start the game with two characters Dux & Bormin and more will join later but you can only have a maximum of three in the field. There are various unique skills for each character giving you abilities like mind control & double shot.</p><p>If you have played X-Com you will be familiar with the gameplay, there are some changes like you can walk around with the characters and initiate combat when close to an enemy. If you take out these enemies silently then you can go back out of combat and walk around to collect loot & survey the area to plan your next attack.</p><p>You can upgrade weapons at the base, unlock perks by collecting artefacts and purchase items from the shop like grenades, scopes and medical kits. The map is split out into different areas as the story progresses and when you level up you can visit side areas for rare loot like a new weapon or armour. Occasionally you will also encounter a boss fight and these encounters will need careful planning otherwise you will die. The game can be tough in some areas but if you take it slow and pick off enemies in solo encounters with silent weapons & character skills you will quickly master the game.</p><p>X-Com 2 was very buggy for me on PS4 & I ended up with a save file that was corrupted after 25 hours. Thankfully I had no such issues with Mutant Year Zero and enjoyed completing the game.</p><p>Because I enjoyed playing Yakuza Like A Dragon earlier this year, I was interested in the previous games so next for me is Yakuza 0.</p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-10248421780605468552021-08-17T15:12:00.009+01:002021-08-17T15:17:17.789+01:00The First Tree (PS5) - Completed Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="397" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sSSuyh4g6-4" width="478" youtube-src-id="sSSuyh4g6-4"></iframe></div><br /><p>The First Tree is an indie exploration game with two stories, the first is the fox you play as trying to find it's missing family & the second is about Joseph who is dealing with the loss of a loved one, his story is told mostly through spoken dialogue.</p><p>Playing as the fox you have the ability to run & jump to collect orbs of light that guide you on your path through the world. Later on you can collect butterflies which allow you to jump higher. The gameplay is ok but does have a few frustrations in the later levels where I was unsure of where to go and some of the orbs were very difficult to collect. Be warn if you want to complete all the trophies in this game you will need to get all of the collectibles and orbs before completing a level, there is no chapter select option.</p><p>The game has a nice soundtrack but oddly only plays each track once so you spend most of the level wondering around listening to sound effects of the fox dashing or jumping.</p><p>What is impressive is that this game was made by one individual David Wehle, so whislt it is is rough in some gameplay sections it tells a story that is worth enjoying and can be completed in a couple of hours.</p><p>Next for me is Mutant Year Zero a turn-based xcom style strategy game.</p>gospvghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842105261690100224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-53594656730041681842021-08-05T07:24:00.004+01:002021-08-05T07:24:16.659+01:00Rebel Galaxy (PS5) - Completed Review<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="342" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YKiAlzV7Qys" width="478" youtube-src-id="YKiAlzV7Qys"></iframe></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have tried to play Elite Dangerous a few times but the learning curve is too steep, No Mans Sky scratched my space travel itch back in 2016 but I had the urge again. After completing Spider-Man Miles Morales I looked through my PS+ library and found Rebel Galaxy and after watching a couple of reviews on youtube it deserved a try.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Three hours later and I was hooked. Transporting goods around the system, fighting pirates, saving merchants from attacks and playing the market to make some credit on Gold Ingots.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The combat is naval-style where you use broadside cannons to line up attacks & turrets target fighter ships. When you have enough credits you can look at either upgrading your weapons, defence or engine components.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Make sure you visit stations on a regular basis because these are also what trigger the auto-save feature. I had a couple of game crashes on the PS5 and lost some of my progress.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">When you are either brave or strong enough to leave the first system you will get access to missions which offer a better reward and you no longer need to play<span> the trading game. I was completing missions that would offer 100K which quickly made me save enough to purchase the Tennhausen ship. Thankfully all of your previous ship upgrades carry over and you just need to focus on the extra turrents on the new ship. There are quite a few ships in the game everything from nimble frigates to Destroyers & Dreadnaughts.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>There is a simple story which will have you travelling through many systems and facing up against many foes. There is a staus bar for each faction but I found it almost impossible to get on a neutral footing with any of the pirate factions so just stuck on good terms with the Militia and destroyed anyone else that got in my way.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>If you are looking for an 'Elite-lite' then Rebel Galaxy scratched that itch for me perfectly, next for me is The First Tree an indie exploration game.</span></span></p>gospvghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842105261690100224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-70299301330014437492021-07-18T14:26:00.007+01:002021-07-18T14:26:49.268+01:00Spider-Man Miles Morales (PS5) - Completed Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="401" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TIKCIGi0yZs" width="483" youtube-src-id="TIKCIGi0yZs"></iframe></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The showcase for the PS5 release does not disappoint, it is an action-packed adventure with lots and lots of web slinging fun. The main caompaign is much shorter at just over 3 hours but there is enough side content in the game to keep you busy zipping around the map completing side quests, clearing out hideouts, collecting various items from postcards to sound samples.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Playing as Miles, you get to enjoy using his bio-electric powers to hulk-smash and dash around pulverising enemies. There is a large skill tree to unlock which will give you new moves but be warned to complete it you will need to play new game+ and level up enough to gain skill points. You will also need to collect tokens to unlock gadgets and new suits. The best suit in the game however you do not get unitl you have completed the game and start new game + to play a new side quest. Even if you do not want to play the main campaign again make sure you start new game + to ulock this suit. Trust me it is Puurfect!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The story and characters in the game are very good, from Ganke your sidekick buddy, Uncle Aaron who has some hidden secrets and Phin your very close friend who is trying to find a solution to rid the city of Roxxon, a greed-hungry corporation who will stop at nothing to make money. There also some nice cameo's from Peter Parker and others throughout the game.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">It had a hefty price tag on release but now can be picked up for around £25 second-hand and for that amount you will certainly enjoy the experience. Make sure you wait around after the credits to see a small scene which shows where the series is going next.</span></p><p><br /></p>gospvghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842105261690100224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-82004394152016168002021-05-25T17:13:00.001+01:002021-05-25T17:13:10.211+01:00Batman Enemy Within (PS5) - Completed Review<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X-OPsvYCod4" width="487" youtube-src-id="X-OPsvYCod4"></iframe></div><br />I am not going to show any gameplay in this video obviously for spoilers but it is good to get back to playing a Tell-Tale game again. Obviously the sad demise of Tell-Tale is well known and the rebirth via LCG Entertainment is good news with The Wolf Among Us Season 2 being the first announcement.<p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There have always been issues with these games because of the old TellTale game engine always resulting in bugs or crashes but thankfully Batman Enemy Within plays perfectly fine with no issues or crashes. I understand future games will use the Unreal engine.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Batman Enemy Within has an enjoyable story in which you interact with many of the famous Gotham villains and a story arc through the episodes sees your relationship with John Doe/Joker develop into a great ending sequence.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It is this deep story that makes this game a joy to play and if like me you love the Batman universe you will have a great time.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hopefully another season will be in the works soon.</span></p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-9773020868005245682021-05-04T10:06:00.005+01:002021-05-04T10:07:20.044+01:00Yakuza Like a Dragon (PS5) - Completed Review<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B8-RpukUvXk" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>
<p></p><p>I have not played any of the previous Yakuza games, so why was I interested in this game?</p><p>Because I enjoy turn-based RPGs, proper turn-based not like the Final Fantasy 7 Remake classic mode!</p><p></p><p>Yakuza Like a Dragon ticks all the right boxes for a great RPG, first it has an enjoyable cast of characters from Ichiban your main protaganist to Nanba a homeless guy who has a complex backstory. I played with the English voice-acting and it is very good.<br /></p><p>Each character can be assigned a job which will give them a wide array of skills, these jobs can be changed when you want but it is probably best to stick with one through the game so you can level up the job rank. Each rank upgrade will reward you with better stats and may unlock new skills.</p><p>Most important on the RPG checklist is the story because this is what will keep you interested to carry on playing, Like a Dragon's story will throw a few surprises and is inter-linked with a wide-array of characters from Family Patriarchs to leaders of various factions. </p><p>There are also many sidequests which will see you helping the residents of Ijincho with their problems and you will also be introduced to some of the mini-games from Can-Collecting to Dragon Kart.</p><p>Whilst walking around Ijincho, Sotenbori or Kamurocho you have many distractions from Shops, Restaurants, Casino's to Arcades which give you the oppurtunity to enjoy some classic Sega Games including Space Harrier, Out Run & many more. There is also a workshop which will allow you to upgrade certain weapons but be warn getting the materials for later upgrades will require you to grind either Dungeons or the Battle Arena.</p><p>My only gripe was the RNG involved in getting the Honk-Honk characters to appear on the map, after a few hours of trying I gave up to enjoy finishing the story.</p><p>Overall it is a great RPG to enjoy with an engaing story and loveable cast of characters, I am hoping the developers stick with the turn-based combat for the next Yakuza game & bring back Ichiban and his gang.</p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-66926647669781343392021-04-09T15:40:00.006+01:002021-04-09T15:40:44.304+01:00Undertale (PS5) - Completed Review<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="418" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_zqUlC9TAtg" width="503" youtube-src-id="_zqUlC9TAtg"></iframe></span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Long ago, two races ruled over earth; Humans & Monsters. One day, war broke out between the two races. After a long battle the humans were victorious. They sealed the monsters underground with a magic spell. Many years had passed and Legends say that those who climb the mountain never return. Now starts your adventure in Undertale! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">An indie role-playing game with a 2D art style and top-down camera. It also has an old school soundtrack with some great tunes, definetly
add the album to your spotify playlist and enjoy the 100 tracks. The humour is very funny in this game and you will enjoy many laugh-out-loud moments.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When in combat you have either the option to attack or talk to the enemies. When selecting attack you will need to ensure the attack line is pressed on the center of the bar to maximise damage. When the enemies attack, you will need to move your heart around the screen to avoid getting damage, similar to an old-school shoot em up like Gradius or Space Invaders. If you select Act you will be able to talk to the enemy and depending on your choices they may decide to either attack you or not, whilst talking sometimes you will get an option to spare their life.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The game has many surprises that I do not wish to spoil but some of the boss battles are very memorable & you will not have played anything like it before, if you are looking for something a bit different in the RPG genre then Undertale should be at the top of your list. Go enjoy this classic!</span></span></p>gospvghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842105261690100224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-18180384053897213352021-03-15T16:10:00.004+00:002021-03-15T16:10:37.081+00:00When the past was around (PS5) - Completed Review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="355" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xlz-IZZ6NmM" width="427" youtube-src-id="xlz-IZZ6NmM"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>When the past was around is a beautiful indie point and click game about dealing with the loss of a loved one. </p><p>You play as Eda and the story is told through memories interlaced with puzzles, the game has a lovely hand-drawn art style and a violin tune that plays whilst you enjoy the story.</p><p>You move the cursor around to interact with objects or collect and place items. The puzzles are not too difficult but you will need to remember sequences and decode patterns. There is also some back-tracking through previous rooms to complete certain memories. If however you do get stuck you can press triangle which will show you objects you can interact with in each room.</p><p>This is a short game that can be completed in just over an hour but you may need to replay some chapters if you want to get all the trophies. When the past was around is a good game to enjoy that will make you remember the loved ones you have lost in your life.</p><p><br /></p>Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939283530686388797.post-46451586091111478292021-03-11T15:48:00.001+00:002021-03-11T15:48:18.836+00:00Control - Completed Review<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="335" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kkZD43bjHw4" width="403" youtube-src-id="kkZD43bjHw4"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Control Ultimate Edition was added to PlayStation Plus in February, it was one of the few games I did not get round to enjoying on the PS4. You play as Jesse Faden who arrives at the FBC (Federal Bureau of Control) to find out what happened to her brother. The building is not all that it seems with many hidden secrets to be found and mysteries revealed during the campaign.</span><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I enjoyed the story with its nice selection of characters and the plot slowly peeling back, it felt almost like a season of X-Files with its super-natural themes. The gameplay is action-based and skills will unlock that allow you to get an advantage over the hiss from shield, launch to seize which allows you to take control of enemies. The skills can be upgraded by ability points which are rewarded from missions or going off the beaten path and finding hidden areas.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Control is a metroidvania game where everything on the map is slowly defogged when you unlock new skills or complete main chapter quests. There is a fair bit of revisiting locations but fast travel can be unlocked by taking over control points around the map. Outside of the main campaign there are a few side quests which will purposely take you into unexplored area and randomly generated alert missions which are time limited, these are usually the kill all enemies or protect soldiers challenges that reward you will materials. You will need a fair bit of materials to upgrade weapons or purchase mods, although I just used the various mods I collected throughout the game.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are some great set pieces/boss fights in the game and one in particular has you dashing around to a thumping soundtrack whilst killing the hiss. Control has been a great game to play coming in at just over 30 hours, I had no issues on the PS5 with fast load times, smooth frame rates and beautiful visuals.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I will leave it to Jessie to give a quick summary of the game “That was awesome”</span></p><br />Krazy Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14480997341376883177noreply@blogger.com0