Comments for Strangers in the Strangest Lands

Comment on Uncharted 2 impressions: The definition of “blockbuster” by Yokky

Yokky — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:37:01 +0000

I rather disliked what I get to play in the demo of the original Uncharted, but your post somehow makes me want to give the game a chance. Perhaps I’ll try to find a good deal for it some time soonish.

Comment on Undead…again: Left 4 Dead 2 demo impressions by admiralsandwich

admiralsandwich — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00:46 +0000

So I take it you encountered the Wandering Witch? Man, I think them singing is even creepier than the witch music from the first game. Jeez.

Comment on Undead…again: Left 4 Dead 2 demo impressions by worlddude

worlddude — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:41:56 +0000

Ah yes, the juke box, it is awesome.

And yes, there are still all of the same specials from the first game. So you’ve still got plenty of boomers, hunters, and smokers to deal with on top of the new specials. Oh, and I didn’t mention this before, but the witches actually move around this time. Creepy!

Comment on Undead…again: Left 4 Dead 2 demo impressions by tanukimaki

tanukimaki — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:07:01 +0000

Ahahahahahaa is that song really playing on the juke box in that video?

I think this game looks fantastic! Though I actually know people who don’t think it will be as fun “because [they] heard the entire thing takes place in the day.” I think it’s a silly reason to not like it, but that could just be me.

I think I saw something about a smoker in the video, but I wasn’t sure. Do you know if the game will keep the same specials as the previous in addition to the new ones, or are they only going to be using new specials?
(Also, I’ve seen throwers at work in some previous video somewhere. They look awfully similar to chargers. Same thing, maybe?)

Comment on Why Infinity Ward is taking a bold step in video game narrative by tanukimaki

tanukimaki — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:27:24 +0000

I think you’re very right.
I didn’t get to see the leaked video, sadly, but I think you described it well enough.
What they’re doing here is truly an innovation in storytelling. It was revolutionary when you saw characters in movies having to go through with decisions like this, but when you couple emotions and decisions like that with the interactivness (shut up spellcheck, I swear it’s a word!) of video games, you get something new (and controversial.) You quite literally put yourself in that character’s position; you’re not watching him struggle through this immoral/moral dilemma, you’re struggling through it.
(I realize you pretty much said all this already.)

I look forward to it, and since I probably won’t play the game for some time, I look forward to your review!

Comment on Why Infinity Ward is taking a bold step in video game narrative by admiralsandwich

admiralsandwich — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:24:49 +0000

I was wondering when you’d get around to writing a post about this – I had a feeling you would. It’s such a loaded topic. Very well written, you expressed pretty much all my thoughts on the subject.
IW is evolving the way games can express a meaningful story and invoke emotion in the player, and I applaud them for it.

Comment on A gaming update: Borderlands, DJ Hero, and more by admiralsandwich

admiralsandwich — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:54:19 +0000

Great post!
I’m really glad to hear that DJ Hero is that great…music games have gotten a little stale to me, and I just have never had the knack for the guitar controllers from the start, or singing, or “drumming.” DJ Hero is definitely fresh and now that I’ve heard from you how good it is, it’s definitely something I’m interested in picking up sometime in the future.

Comment on FF Marathon: Thoughts on Final Fantasy III by admiralsandwich

admiralsandwich — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:43:50 +0000

FFIII & FFIV are definitely a love or hate sort of thing, an acquired taste. While the graphics in both games are high quality, the design and “cuteness” can definitely be a turn off for people.

I definitely can’t see myself playing FFIII again for a looooong time. It’s fun a bit, but like you said…it gets old real fast.

Comment on FF Marathon: Thoughts on Final Fantasy III by worlddude

worlddude — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:37:07 +0000

Excellent little overview of FFIII!

I found myself enjoying the game quite a lot at first. But as time went on, it began to wear thing, and it made me want to go back to another Final Fantasy game. I do agree with you that it is better than Final Fantasy II…many games are.

I’m not a huge fan of the graphical look of the game though. It’s the same reason why I’m not bothering with Final Fantasy IV DS.

Anyway, I look forward to more posts from you soon! :ahoy:

Comment on Quick game reviews! A fun experiment created out of boredom by mokujinjitsu

mokujinjitsu — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:35:52 +0000

Very nice