Terminator : Salvation

Got this one from Steam during a special. So in short, this is a 3rd person action game based on the cover system, which is done very well. The gameplay is about 3 – 5 hours. Enemy wise, I believe that there was roughly about 6 different types of enemies, but with a short play time, to me, this was not an issue. The enemies had weaknesses that make you use the cover system and to draw your enemy’s back to your teammates so they could exploit the weakness. I was always a fan of the movies and this game was just amazing. Controls were very solid, GFX were very well done, the characters dialog back and forth kept the game going and was at times, very entertaining.

If you like cover based games and you find this for less than $10, I would recommend this.

Watchmen – The End is Neigh : Pt1 & 2

The game was an in expensive purchase from Steam and I was looking at it for a little. Finally picked it up and gave it a try. First impression. GFX are impressive for a low costing game. Controls are very responsive and combos are also very easy. Story was a good and kept you playing to get to the next level. It was repetitive, but 1 thing I always say about Hack N’ Slash or Beat Em’ Up games is that you already know this going in and you are already into games that play like this. There are some puzzles to be solved to mix a little up. You can play as either Night Owl or as Rorschach. The game is co-op multi and when playing single player the other character is controlled by AI, which actually plays well.

I will say that the game reminded me of a more brutal (and shorter) version of the Batman Arkham Asylum game which by all means is actually a big compliment towards this game. So for what it’s worth, I enjoyed the game. Cheap price tag, Good short story (Both games combined are roughly 6-8 hours). And the controls were rock solid.

Quick Update

Well I hope every one's holiday season was fun and safe. I have a lot of new things to chat about. I beat a few new games and received a few that I am still working on. Either way I will be posting reviews on all these great games in the next few days. Terminator Salvation, Watchmen : The End is Neigh pt 1 & 2, Jurassic Park The Game, Dragon Age : Origins, Cryostasis, and last but not least Skyrim.

I will also be talking about a few other things but just thought I would post this as it has been a while since last post...

Neuntoter

Lord of the Rings Online

In between deving DooM 2D and playing Terraria I have been trying to get back into LOTRO my all time favorite game. I am having fun with it again and I am really glad that I started to play it again. My kin (guild in most other MMOs) has changed a little as in having alot of new faces. All my old friends are still there having a great time and it was awesome to chill out in game with them all over again.

The last update, Rise of Isengard, changed some of the stats in the way that they function so I find myself changing my play style just a little to follow where those changes brought us. It actually made the game a little more exciting since medium armor now feels more like medium armor. (I play a hunter)

Well more stuff later.

Neuntoter

Nation Red

Well for starters, zombie games are not really my type of game (with only very few exceptions) but I will state that after playing this for about 2 hours or so I finished up all 18 of the challenge/campaign style missions. The game is pretty much set up like so.

You spawn in a small boxed off area and zombie spawns attack, they will drop random power ups and weapons. Fend off all zombies and move onto next area.

Sounds boring but in short play bursts and the fact it is co-op = tons of fun when you need a quick fix of action. The controls are very solid, the weapons are very satisfying and the GFX are well done. The game itself is very inexpensive which makes it a good buy. I picked it up as a Steam special for $2.50.

some more fun stuff soon.....

Neuntoter

RAGE

That's right, I feel meself some RAGE.

Rage is the newest game from legendary ID. It is a futuristic FPS that takes place after a giant meteor hits Earth. So far the story seems OK, Haven't played it long enough to really reveal all that much. Unlike their past titles, this one plays out open worldish with missions assigned to you by NPCs. That portion seems well laid out considering it is their first at a style of game like this. The enemies with their speech and animations when shot and killed seem very life like until they actually fall onto the ground dead. Some stiffness there but over all very believable. Controls are also very responsive.

I will state that I am an ID fanboy (per se) and I buy and usually love all their games. Now as far as this game goes, the engine itself which will power DooM 4 when released is very solid and gorgeous. As far as Rage is concerned, it really is not the first of any kind of genre, so you may feel been there, done that, but as a game goes, I personally am having fun with it and I would recommend this game if you like semi open world FPSs.

I will have more to say about this game after a bit more gameplay but for now, 2 thumbs up.

Neuntoter

Saturday Update

Hello all, today I am putting finishing touches on Nonulok's and I's game to be released on Monday. Alot of hard work and dedication went into it and we hope that all will enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it. The Demo will actually be out Monday, the Episode 1 release in about 2 weeks of people playing with the demo. Started the BR Extended Lord of The Rings with my wife last night. Same movie, great audio and great visuals, and as always, the same amazing story with a well put together choice of actors and actresses and special effects crew and all others that helped make it what it became.

Not to many updates from last time. Hunted : Demon Forge is actually a very fun game, so far I have been playing it solo since Nonulok has been playing some other new releases, Battlefield 3 and the new Assassins Creed.

thats it for now..... have a great week end.

Neuntoter