Games Beaten 2013

Post by **Stark** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:18 pm

Yeah to me it doesn't matter, because I use this thread as an opportunity to talk about/review a game that I've played sufficiently (aka "beaten".) This in turn gets me a reliable list of people with whom I trust their reviews and can find other games that I would like to play.

Post by **Fragems** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 11:24 pm

Stark wrote:Yeah to me it doesn't matter, because I use this thread as an opportunity to talk about/review a game that I've played sufficiently (aka "beaten".) This in turn gets me a reliable list of people with whom I trust their reviews and can find other games that I would like to play.

Yeah it's not really like it's a competition or anything. Its just a thread to share what games you have "beaten" recently and to share you ideas about it.

Post by **Blu** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:28 pm

1. Assassin's Creed 3 (Xbox 360) - 1/6/2013
2. Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2 (Gamecube) - 1/11/2013
3. Metal Gear Solid 2 (Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, Xbox 360) - 1/20/2013
4. Metal Gear Solid 3 (Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, Xbox 360) - 1/22/2013
5. Sega Bass Fishing (Xbox 360) - 1/22/2013
6. Sonic & All-Stars Racing TRANSFORMED (Xbox 360)- 1/26/2013
7. Yakuza (PS2) - 2/2/2013
8. Yakuza 2 (PS2) - 2/22/2013
9. Panzer Dragoon Orta (Xbox) - 2/23/2013
10. Panzer Dragoon (Xbox Port) - 2/23/2013
11. 1941: Counter Attack (Capcom Classics Collection: Remixed; PSP) 3/1/2013
12. Forgotten Worlds (Capcom Classics Collection: Remixed; PSP) 3/1/2013
13. Binary Domain (Xbox 360) - 3/17/2013
14. Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast) - 3/21/2013
15. Sonic Adventure 2 (Dreamcast) 3/21/2013
16. Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram - 3/22/2013
17. Ico (PS2) - 4/13/2013
18. Shadow of the Colossus (PS2) - 4/18/2013
19. Phantasy Star (Sega Master System) - 4/26/2013
20. Lost Odyssey (Xbox 360) - 6/2/2013
21. Journey (PS3) - 6/2/2013
22. Flow (PS3) - 6/2/2013
23. Flower (PS3) - 6/2/2013
24. Gunstar Heroes (Genesis) 7/10/2013
25. Sonic Colors (Wii) 9/4/2013
26. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) - 9/22/2013
27. Pikmin (Gamecube) - 9/29/2013
28. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 - The Arcade Game (NES) - 12/3/2013
29. World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria (PC) - 11/12/2013
30. Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm.
31. DuckTales Remastered (PS3) - 12/12/2013
32. Yakuza 3 (PS3) -12/20/2013

Yakuza's first entry on the PS3 is noteworthy. I've enjoyed it thoroughly. As the credits roll, I can't help but think that the ending was slightly puzzling, given there was a fourth game.

Post by **Luke** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:42 am

First 99

100. Top Gun NES
101. Altered Beast SMS
102. Galaxy Force SMS
103. Reggie Jackson Baseball SMS
104. After Burner SMS
105. Space Harrier SMS
106. Rolling Thunder NES
107. Code Name Viper NES
108. Godzilla NES
109. Earthworm Jim Genesis
110. Zillion II SMS
111. Blades of Steel NES
112. Double Dribble NES
113. Splatterhouse Arcade via 360
114. Splatterhouse 2 Genesis via 360
115. Mutant League Football Genesis
116. Mutant League Hockey Genesis
117. Super Star Wars SNES
118. Splatterhouse 360
119. Super Empire Strikes Back SNES
120. Super Return of the Jedi SNES
121. Doomsday Warrior SNES
122. Crash Team Racing (100%) Playstaion
123. Crash Nitro Cart (100%) PS2
124. Crash Wrath of the Cortex PS2
125. NHL 2002 PS2 (82 game season, won the cup)
126. Cool Spot Genesis
127. Operation Wolf NES
128. Call of Duty Modern Warfare II 360
129. Battle Clash SNES
130. Metal Combat SNES
131. D2 Dreamcast
132. Soldier of Fortune Dreamcast
133. Adventure Island Gameboy
134. Kirby's Dream Land Gameboy
135. Rogue Leader Gamecube
136. Godzilla Destroy all Monsters Gamecube
137. Ribbit King Gamecube
138. LOTR The Two Towers Gamecune
139. Kung Fu High Impact 360
140. Avengers Battle for Earth 360
141. Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe 360
142. Contra Rebirth VC
143. NCAA (football) 10 360
144. Michael Jackson's Moonwalker Genesis
145. Metal Gear Solid Playstation
146. Star Wars Rebel Assulat II Playstation
147. Star Wars Masters of Teras Kasi Playstation
148. Shadow of the Colossus PS2
149. THPS Playstation
150. THPS 2 Dreamcast
151. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World 360/XBOX Live *new*

Why the gals were yapping it up last night my friend Bruce and I straight ran through this game (and an eighteen pack of PBR). The first hour and a half were pretty fun, but then it turned into boring button mashing but at the two and a half hour mark we both were saying "Well, we made it this far..."

Pilgrim is a fun game with a lot of obvious homages to other video games and the graphics are very neo-geoey. Great game to play with a buddy, but it gets a bit laborious.

And although I had a great time playing it (mostly due to the fact I was playing with a friend) I kept thinking "I wish we could be playing River City Ransom".

Post by **dsheinem** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:02 am

Luke wrote: 151. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World 360/XBOX Live *new*

ugh. Like every other Scott Pilgrim-related thing, I thought this game was downright horrid and vaaaastly overrated. Just. Plain. Bad.

Post by **noiseredux** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:11 am

dsheinem wrote:
Luke wrote: 151. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World 360/XBOX Live *new*
ugh. Like every other Scott Pilgrim-related thing, I thought this game was downright horrid and vaaaastly overrated. Just. Plain. Bad.

I thought it was kind of fun. And had some nice homages. But bottomline was Luke's thought of "I'd rather be playing RCR." I'd rather play the game than watch the movie again though.

Post by **dunpeal2064** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:12 am

1. Mega Man
2. Kirby's Adventure
3. Toejam & Earl
4. Mortal Kombat (SCD)
5. Rockband (Hard)
6. Mega Man 2
7. Metal Storm
8. Little Samson
9. Castlevania
10. Super Mario Bros
11. Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers
12. Contra
13. Super Mario Bros 3
14. Pro Wrestling
15. Ducktales
16. Dragon Spirit
17. Phantasy Star Online Ep 1
18. Batman: Arkham Asylum
19. Tomb Raider
20. Final Fantasy XIII
21. The Last Story
22. Ivy the Kiwi? (Wii)
23. Illusion of Gaia
24. Mushihimesama Futari 1.5/BL (Original) (360)
25. New Super Mario Bros
26. Adventure Time: Hey Ice King, Why'd You Steal our Garbage?!!
27. WarioWare Touched
28. Elite Beat Agents (2-Star Difficulty)
29. Kirby's Epic Yarn
30. Espgaluda
31. Chronoblast (Auto-bomb)
32. Thomas Was Alone
33. Donkey Kong Country Returns
34. New Super Mario Bros Wii
35. Super Mario Land
36. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
37. Rogue Legacy
38. Diablo III
39. Ys Book I

Time to squeeze a few more in before the end of the year. Was hoping to hit 50, but I doubt I'll have time.

Rogue Legacy: Had no idea what this game was, but a friend swore I would like it, and it was on sale. Damn, he was right! Its been a long time since I've had that "I just need to get one more try in" feeling. I think I blew through the game in 2 sittings. The game is a bit short, especially once you know what you are doing, but it feels satisfying in the end. I think I had a family line of 101 characters

This game has sparked my interest in checking out some actual roguelike games, as random dungeons and permadeath are elements I've enjoyed much more than I thought I would. Also, Gigantism is the greatest thing ever, and I can't play a video game upside down... at all!

Diablo III: My girlfriend and I played the crap out of Gantlet: DL, PSO, and Norrath... and this is basically our new fix. We went with the 360 port. The game's story is alright, the bosses weren't great... but hacking stuff up and farming for loot is just a blast. We will be starting up Nightmare mode soon here. This is definitely a game best experienced with another player. I'm not sure I'd have reached the end of Normal alone, but with the lady, we will probably at least reach Hell mode before giving it a long rest.

Ys Book I: My 2nd time through this on the Turbo. Mostly played it to gain access to Book II, which I have never played, but you can't go wrong with an Ys Book I playthrough. The game is short, but it isn't ashamed of it, and never tries to artificially extend the game (Well, up until the very end that is). The pacing is great, grinding is a blast, the bosses are very fun, and DAT SOUNDTRACK!

Post by **Luke** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:20 am

noiseredux wrote:
dsheinem wrote:
Luke wrote: 151. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World 360/XBOX Live *new*
ugh. Like every other Scott Pilgrim-related thing, I thought this game was downright horrid and vaaaastly overrated. Just. Plain. Bad.
I thought it was kind of fun. And had some nice homages. But bottomline was Luke's thought of "I'd rather be playing RCR." I'd rather play the game than watch the movie again though.

I wouldn't say it is horrid, but yes, there are better ways to spend your time.

Post by **ExedExes** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 1:02 pm

dunpeal2064 wrote:DAT SOUNDTRACK!

YUUUP!

Post by **alienjesus** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:18 am

1. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions PSP
2. Pokémon: Dream Radar 3DS eShop
3. New Super Mario Bros. U Wii U
4. Paper Mario: Sticker Star 3DS
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 3DS
6. Mario Tennis Open 3DS
7. Wario Land 3 GBC
8. Hana Samurai: Art of the Sword 3DS eShop
9. The "Denpa" Men: They Came By Wave 3DS eShop
10. Pokémon White Version 2 DS
11. Kirby Mass Attack DS
12. F-Zero Wii U VC
13. Jeanne d'Arc PSP
14. DoDonPachi Resurrection 360
15. Patapon PSP
16. F-Zero X N64
17. Cave Story WiiWare
18. Parodius GBC
19. Shock Troopers Wii VC
20. 1080: TenEighty Snowboarding N64
21. Donkey Kong Land III Game Boy
22. Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble GBC
23. Little Inferno Wii U eShop
24. HarmoKnight 3DS eShop
25. Liberation Maiden 3DS eShop
26. Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS
27. Patchwork Heroes PSN
28. Crimson Shroud 3DS eShop
29. To The Moon PC
30. Wild Arms PS1 Classics
31. Fantastic Dizzy Mega Drive
32. Diddy Kong Racing N64
33. Pulseman Wii VC
34. Bubble Bobble Master System
35. Loco Roco PSP
36. StreetPass Squad 3DS eShop
37. Metroid Prime 3 Corruption Wii
38. StreetPass Battle 3DS eShop
39. Attack of the Friday Monsters: A Tokyo Tale 3DS eShop
40. Earthbound Wii U VC
41. Tomb Raider PS1
42. Streetpass Garden 3DS eShop
43. Super Princess Peach DS
44. Metal Gear Solid PS1
45. Pokémon Y 3DS
46. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies 3DS eShop
47. Deathsmiles 360
48. Pikmin 3 Wii U
49. Parappa the Rapper PSP
50. Crash Team Racing PS1
51. Power Stone PSP
52. Power Stone 2 PSP
53. Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles PSP
54. Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land GBA
55. Streetpass Mansion 3DS eShop *NEW*
56. Botanicula PC *NEW*

2 more games beaten. Not my best year, but at least I'm past the 52 cut-off - 1 game a week isn't so bad.

Streetpass Mansion is the last of the Streetpass games that came out for 3DS earlier this year, and is one of the more involved, one of the longest and one of the best. It plays a little like the two basic games in the plaza - puzzle swap and Steetpass Quest (Find Mii in the US) - people you've passed give you puzzle pieces, and you walk through a mansion fighting enemies. The puzzle pieces you find are shaped like tetris blocks, and placed on the floor to build rooms and corridors to explore. Building a room by making a square of matching coloured pieces gives you bonuses like treasure chests, whilst corridors let you explore further but often contain enemies. Theres a levelling system, lots of weapons which can be combined to upgrade them, a decent variety of enemy types and a few neat asides such as block puzzles to take part in. It's between this one and Streetpass Squad for the best of the Streetpass games for me, and they couldnt be more different - one a fast paced shmup and the other a slow RPG styled game, but both are really enjoyable.

Botanicula is an interested little indie game on PC. The art style for the game is gorgeous, and the music, whilst understated and rare -is also lovely and adds a lot to the games mystical atmosphere. Playing as a crack team of tiny plants, you have to get to the bottom of the tree to plant a magic seed you've found whilst avoiding deadly space spiders. The game plays as a point and click, and most of the puzzles are pretty logical, if a bit easy. Sometimes trial and error is required, but it's not often frustrating, although a couple of them will have you getting really mad. The game is controlled entirely with the mouse, including movement which is limited to clicking an arrow to move to the next screen. As pointless as it would be, I'd have liked some more direct movement control as it kinda feels a little 'flash game'-ish this way. The game made me laugh a few times, and the weird creatures you'll encounter will keep you playing through. Your little team of heroes are utterly charming, and some puzzles let you choose one of the 5 to attempt to complete a task, often with humourous results. The ending kind of happens really suddenly though, and the game is honestly a bit too easy for it's own good, with most of the 'tricky' bits being fetch quests which just require scouring every screen. Overall, it's a fun little game worth a try, but it doesn't hold up to my other PC indie game beaten this year - To The Moon.

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