I just finished my second playthrough of Dead Island 2, and for some reason this game really resonated with me the way few other games ever have, and just like with the first playthrough, I’m kind of bummed that there’s nothing left for me to do in the game.
The story was the weakest part, but the gameplay, music, sound production, voice acting, “set design,” – everything-- was absolutely incredible, imo. Attention to detail is huge for me, and when I can read what it says on a tiny box of pills–that says passionate devs and quality publisher to me. I also LOVE how the zombie damage is depicted, with different weapons causing different wound shapes, and the guts jiggle independently of the body. Most satisfying zombie killing ever.
So what games did you yearn for more of when you finished it?
Deathloop
I first played Deathloop on Gamepass and loved it even though I rushed through it (one of the negatives of GP is rushing through games so you “get your money’s worth”). When it came back to GP, I convinced my friend to play it, and ended up going through it a second time (though, again, hurriedly). I bought it on Steam at full price and gave it to my kid’s S.O. as a gift, but didn’t start playing… Until a couple weeks later when I canceled Gamepass and picked it up on Steam for $8. Been going through it for the 3rd time now, taking my time and exploring it all. Still enjoying it immensely, and still getting sucked into the lore!
Megaman legends. Yes it was a little kid game (although legends 2 had some seriously dark moments regarding triggers reboot and recalling the master) but it just such a fun little low poly world to run around in and dig under.
And then it’s just gone and nothing else out there is like it.
Mirror’s Edge. The ending scene in the game with the helicopter, I thought I was only halfway through, until I saw the credits roll in. I was like “WTF? THAT’S IT? THAT’S HOW IT ENDS??”
Then I played Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, which I think perfectly carries on from that horribly fumbled ending, but the gameplay just feels too overengineered to be enjoyable, they ruined the fighting mechanics, and the part that hurts me the most is that a majority of the original art direction was lost, it just feels like it was trying to blend in with all the Cyberpunk 2077 clones.
In both cases I’m sure it’s because of EA
I bought the original dead island and the controls and hit detection were so bad that I didn’t even bother past about 45 mins or so. Did they fix that? Thankfully I bought it for like $2.99 or something like that so I didn’t feel too cheated, but even at that price… It wasn’t worth it.
lol i also just bought dead island 1 for a few bucks in the winter sale-- i can tell you: no aspect of dead island 1 remotely compares to the sequel. that said, i can’t speak of the story since i also DNF’d after like an hour
Well that’s good. I like the concepts but the execution was attrocious, so maybe I’ll check the new one out.
if you have a spare $5 it’s 90% off on steam until tomorrow
Kingdom Come: Deliverance (and its sequel). The story is compelling, the world is historical, there isn’t any magic or fantasy to it - you just get better at combat and that raises your societal status. Some of the characters are amazingly well written.
Corn Kidz 64
Fun game that really captures the feel of playing an n64 title based off the controls ( controller required ). A bit short for my likes but was really fun.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.
All the way through it felt like there was more coming until there wasn’t, it just fizzled out.
The first RDR.
To the point that I still haven’t beaten the second one, intentionally. I’ll do so whenever RDR3 is on the horizon.
Honestly, Mario Odyssey was very disappointing to me. The “what if” they kept throwing around for the plot was the only thing keeping me going but at no point did I feel the same way I did with Galaxy or Sunshine. For them to then only give the ending they gave it was just a kick in the balls.
Final Fantasy 12
I got to a point in the game where I was literally saying to myself “Oh, okay this is the mid game point, and after this things open up a bit and we maybe get a twist, kinda like FFX when it’s time to rescue Yuna from Bevelle, that’s where we are here.”
Went in, fought a boss, roll credits.
I was almost actually slack jawed in amazement that the game was actually over.
You are supposed to finish them?
Last of us pt2 for me
Me too man. I played that shit during lockdown, and every game after for a while felt super hollow. The story and gameplay were absolutely brilliant.
“The Room” is always amazing, and it takes a few years between installments. Worth the wait, but I feel sorry for myself every time I finish am installment.
BG3, The Witcher 3, Final Fantasy 3. Wait do I have a 3 problem?
Valveposting
Bloodborne for sure. Everything about that game, minus the 30fps lock on PS4, is fantastic in my eyes.
