Sunday, September 2, 2012

Sunday Update 4 (mini game review)

3 day weekends are fantastic. They finally give me some time to play some videogames and finish up some homework. I'm sure a ton of you have already picked up Madden 13 as I have and are addicted to it. I literally just ripped off the shrink wrap and am getting ready to play it for the first time. But as I marvel at the fantastic graphics and near-perfect physics engines that we take for granted today, I am reminded of a time when all the lighting effects we had were just painted on and un-dynamic. In some ways, classic games are better. The challenge, the general appeal, and the simplistic stories made for fantastic experiences.

It's always great to have the best of both worlds however. "Dark Souls" combines perfect gameplay, gorgeous graphics, and a very minimalistic story told mainly through item descriptions to weave its dark and foreboding tale. It was one of the best games I had played durring 2011. You might be wondering, "If it's a year old why are you bringing it up now?" Well, a new version is out. The "Prepare to Die" edition. And it's even better than before. My friend just downloaded it on Steam so you know I had to as well. I literally just created my character; a pyromancy wielding jubilant catarina. My first impression, "Damn, this opening cutscene still looks fantastic".

Now there is absolutely no excuse to not play "Dark Souls". It's on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. Get on Steam or get to Wal-Mart and pick up the Prepare to Die edition and get ready for a challenging and rewarding experience. Check this video about the game first though, its hilarious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3d94pxVRQU


If you guys like these game reviews just let me know and I'll continue to make them. If not, I won't.


Thanks for reading and game strong!