Games Beaten 2015

[Markies]

I beat Legend of Legaia this evening!

Legend of Legaia is the first game by developer Contrail who would go on to help develop Wild Arms 2 & 3. There are some major similarities between the two games. The game's graphics are very early 3D, so there are some rough edges and muddy textures. The game's story is not as crazy as Wild Arms though as it is much more straight forward and simple. It's an early PS1 RPG through and through. The battle system is fun and the game is very solid overall with some enjoyable and humorous moments spread throughout it. However, it is not stellar and does not stand out above the pack. If you like a good, solid, a little boring and similar RPG, then it is worth a play through.

[MrPopo]

1. Painkiller - PC
2. Front Mission 4 - PS2
3. Wasteland 2 - PC
4. Arcanum - PC
5. X-COM Terror from the Deep - PC
6. Military Madness - TurboGrafx-16
7. Unreal - PC
8. Shadowrun - SNES
9. Warcraft III - PC
10. Dungeon Keeper - PC
11. Final Fantasy X-2 HD - PS3
12. Descent - PC
13. Quake Mission Pack 2 - Dissolution of Eternity - PC
14. Quake 2 Mission Pack 2 - Ground Zero - PC
15. Sokobond - PC
16. Hybrid Heaven - N64
17. Sonic the Hedgehog - Genesis
18. Castlevania - NES
19. Super Castlevania IV - SNES
20. Castlevania III - NES
21. Castlevania II - NES
22. Castlevania Rondo of Blood - Turbo CD
23. Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders - PC
24. Fractal - PC
25. Kirby's Adventure - NES
26. Pillars of Eternity - PC
27. Bioshock 2: Minerva's Den - PC
28. Command & Conquer Generals: Zero Hour - PC
29. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - NES
30. Punch-Out!! - NES
31. Doom 3 - PC
32. The Even More Incredible Machine - PC
33. Contra - NES
34. Dark Forces - PC
35. Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II - PC
36. X-Wing - PC
37. TIE Fighter - PC
38. Bloodborne - PS4
39. Gradius - NES
40. Marble Madness - NES
41. The Witcher 3 - PC
42. Mega Man X5 Zero Playthrough - PSX
43. Wolfenstein The Old Blood - PC
44. Might and Magic Book 1 - PC
45. Hexen: Beyond Heretic - PC
46. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter - PC
47. Duke Nukem - PC
48. Terminal Velocity - PC
49. Borderlands 2 - Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt - PC

Meh. Not as entertaining as the other DLCs. It doesn't play up the Big Game Hunt aspect in the main story of the DLC, the actual villain is wasted potential, and the overall notion of the Big Game Hunt itself is boring compared to the other DLCs. It's killing dudes with no window dressing.

This used to be slightly different but I accidentally overwrote it with my Duke Nukem II review because I got my windows mixed up.

[Cronozilla]

For awhile I've felt like verbally describing the games I've been finishing has been a losing wager. I don't have much fun writing it up, and it's not of particular interest to anyone.

So, I've decided to do something different with this; it's happening in two ways.

Way number 1, I'll be giving a discrete opinion with some classifications I've made. This will be represented by one of three icons, defined (ish) here:

I liked it / It was good
I didn't like it / It was bad / Very disappointing
Didn't move me / Meh / It was alright

Way number 2, I'll include an anecdote, reference, picture, meme, or whatever, to further describe the way I think about the game, convey the feeling it gave me, or what I think can represent what the game means, in general.

All of this is entirely subjective on my part, and the reader's part (virtually independent of one another). I don't expect any one else to understand this post and that's fine. I hope people do enjoy this, as it's pretty silly, but can still convey some thoughts more succinctly than long winded paragraphs.

People will agree, disagree, and think I'm an idiot. That's fine.
So, here we go.

Quarter 1, 2015

January

• Assassin's Creed III [PC]
• Saint's Row: The Third *100%* [PC]
• Batman: Arkham Origins [PC]
• Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag [PC]

February

• Ace Attorney - Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations [DS]
• Kirby: Triple Deluxe [3DS]
• Kirby: Squeak Squad [DS]
• Kirby: Mass Attack [DS]

March

• Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor [PC]
• L.A. Noire [PC]
• Mafia II [PC]
• Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition [PC]
• Gone Home [PC]

Quarter 2, 2015

April

• Donkey Kong: Arcade Classics Series - NES
  
  
• Antichamber - PC
  
  Like watching The Cube for the first time.
  
• Dear Esther - PC
  
  A Music Infomercial
  
• Saints Row IV - PC
  
  You and your friend enjoying a delicious pizza!
  
• Q.U.B.E. - PC
  
  It's like someone you enjoy, but then they open their mouth.
  
• Find Mii II - 3DS
  
  Hoping to win outstanding member of the Springfield community.
  
• Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! - PC
  
  Some nice Turkey Bacon.
  
May

• Quantum Conundrum - PC
  
  Watching Mad Max
  
  
  Because you loved The Road Warror
  
• Kirby and the Rainbow Curse - WII U
  
  Puppy Kisses
  
• New Super Luigi U - WII U
  
  Chilling at home on a Friday night because you've got nothing better to do.
  
• Kirby's Epic Yarn - WII
  
  When a super villain's motivations are all based on an innocuous misunderstanding.
  
June

• Kirby: Canvas Curse - DS
  
  Wearing a crown made out of watermelon
  
• Resogun - PS4
  
  The minigun shootout at Cyberdyne in Terminator 2
  
• Yoshi's Island DS - DS
  
  Ralph rolling down a hill.
  

[ricardogreene85]

I just answer the games I've beaten in this month:

Xbox One:
Destiny House of Wolves
Farming Simulator 2015
Halo 3 ODST (Master Chief Collection)
Massive Chalice

PC:
Bioshock 2 Minervas Den

[BogusMeatFactory]

@Crono

Brilliant assessment of games. I fully endorse this message!

[Luke]

I don't have much fun writing it up

Well that's because you are doing it wrong. You write things "down", not "up".

This is my first year not keeping a tally, but I do want to mention a game I recently beat.

Long story short, while going back to my whip (kids still call their cars whips right?) from the grocery store I couldn't help but notice that a 2015 Lotus had parked next to me.

Forest green paint, and just a delight to gaze upon. I even waited in my car for around fifteen minutes so I could hear the owner start the engine.

As soon as I put my groceries in the fridge, I played and beat Lotus Turbo Challenge on the Genesis. Not a great racing game, but certainly a very fun one. Lots of fun. There's even a button designated to make the driver shout "Woo-Hoo!".

There are only eight stages, but they're all different enough to hold your interest.

Man. Wish I had a 1998 Lotus.

Was there a Lotus in GT2? I forget because I always chose the Acura NSX.

[Exhuminator]

I don't have much fun writing it up, and it's not of particular interest to anyone.

I for one read most of the reviews posted here by folks. Sometimes I will skim over a review if it is like eight paragraphs long though. It would be nice if more of us posted responses to the reviews left here however, to show that yes people actually read these things.

[MrPopo]

I don't have much fun writing it up, and it's not of particular interest to anyone.

I for one read most of the reviews posted here by folks. Sometimes I will skim over a review if it is like eight paragraphs long though. It would be nice if more of us posted responses to the reviews left here however, to show that yes people actually read these things.

Same here. I especially like to read people's thoughts on games I've either beaten before or are interested in playing. Since there's no motives here other than rambling it makes for pretty honest reviews.

[Sarge]

Yeah, I always like seeing people's thoughts. I'm more likely to just skim it if it's not a game I'm interested in, but if it is one, either that I've played or am thinking about playing, I definitely give it a good read.

[ExedExes]

This is my first year not keeping a tally, but I do want to mention a game I recently beat.

I played and beat Lotus Turbo Challenge on the Genesis. Not a great racing game, but certainly a very fun one. Lots of fun.

I miss your games beat list, because I think we like a lot of the same stuff.

I played a Lotus racing game back in the DOS days (Lotus The Ultimate Challenge), I thought it was developed by Gremlin, but it was only published by them. You may know Gremlin from the Top Gear series on the SNES, but those Lotus games looked exactly like them. The Lotus games were a series that was on the Amiga. Lotus Turbo Challenge was the second game in this series, and Lotus II on the Genesis was Lotus The Ultimate Challenge, which was the third game.