Number scores are a whole big discussion in and of themselves. Needless to say, nothing is perfect and I’m very pleased that Kotaku does not use numbers in reviews.
After for whether or not tech issues should detract from a score, I’m unsure about that. If only because (as I say in the video) sometimes they do no harm… Read more
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I’m always eager to know what captured players’ imaginations back in the day. These stories are so interesting. At the time, the energy surrounding these myths was so electric! Read more
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Final Fantasy Record Keeper’s sound design for relic draws is downright sinful. The anticipatory music as Dr. Mog summons the orb, the magical chirping as the orbs are summoned, the mixture of a striking blow and explosion hitting as the relics are pulled. To say nothing of the celebratory fanfare when you get to your…
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Jumping in to stress, if there are those who wish to argue it, that this is not “criticism.” Criticism is measured and well considered. Criticism makes an argument. Criticism makes a case. Criticism comes from a position of good faith and respect. Read more
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A fine question, Riley. While I am still working on Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest and hope to start The Blazing Blade shortly after that, I am using my time this weekend to play through Nier: Automata which is a game that is far too good to be true. Read more
There’s a lot to like. Duels are some of my favorite multiplayer I’ve ever done. The larger modes are a bit clumsy but the combat is really great. It’s the systems surrounding that experience which bring it down a few notches in my book. Read more
You would be shocked to know how many people don’t heed those warnings. :( Read more
At least it wasn’t during Dark Beast Ganon. That would have been truly crushing. Read more
Relative privation is a silly thing, friend. Read more
Not really although I can see where you’re coming from. I think I’m really interested in finding upgraded bots or exploring deeper into the map. It’s relaxing. Feels like something you’re play in short but comfortable chunks. Read more
There’s a faction of friendly robots that back you up and roam the world on patrols. They’re mostly scavenging but they’ll come to your rescue in a fight if they’re around. You also can replace your guns with a hacking tool that allows you to form a little squad of command-able bots. Read more
I haven’t played Horizon but it looks much more like a later Far Cry title. This feels a bit more like Far Cry 2. Close, observable systems making for surprising combat. Pretty game world as well. Really enjoyed it. Read more
FFRK is my other mobile vice, although I’ve not played as much lately. The addition of multiplayer is really cool but I find it a bit harder to sit down with Record Keeper compared to Heroes. Especially if I’m going to do any Ultimate battles. Read more
This is my current roster. My five orb summoning luck has been astoundingly good. Lucina, Lyn, Takumi, and Robin for arena.
As the update rolls forward, I’ll give some focus to the new systems. Skill Inheritance is nice and gives you a chance to boost up units. I wish I knew about it sooner. I had an extra Takumi that I dismissed so I could get feathers to promote my Robin to five stars. Read more
I’ve only finished Awakening and am about 30 hours into Conquest. I was thinking of Blazing Blade as a change of pace before Revelations but I thiiink I’m leaning towards Sacred Stones. Read more