Video Games Finished in 2021

[Laclipsey 227]

Bloodborne (NG+) -  It took a while, but I finally finished my second run of one of my all-time favorite games. Eventually I'll have all three endings under my belt. I finished the Old Hunters DLC as well, and it added so much. I discovered new favorite weapons in the Whirligig Saw and Gatling Gun, and there's more lore and game in the DLC than there are in most full games. I really should check out the other Souls games. 

[EH_STEVE 2446]

Link's Awakening - Nintendo Switch

[purple_beard 1114]

On 1/9/2021 at 11:46 AM, purple_beard said:

 

 

2/17 Super Mario 3D World of SMW3DW+BF/Switch

 

 

I did like SM3DW a lot on WiiU and I found the Switch version as good but man this game frustrates me to no end with forced perspectives, bad depth perception, and just deaths that are way to easy to be had.  Currently working on the BF part to this game.  I thought the Cat Mario power up was one of the better power ups they have come up with with its climbing and dive bombing abilities.

[EH_STEVE 2446]

Link to the Past - Switch Online

[Eliwood8 1313]

- Spider-Man: The City that Never Sleeps (PS4)

This is the DLC for 2018's Spider-Man; I'm counting it for now but if there's any issue I can just as easily remove it. I was on a Spider-Man kick after Miles Morales and this DLC was on sale, so why not. The side content was a bit bland but I liked the story missions, and just having more Spidey to play was good enough for me.

 

- Lair of the Clockwork God (Switch)

Wanted to like this more than I did. The humor is mostly on point but the gameplay was a bit rough at times, especially the platforming.

 

- Mad Rat Dead (Switch)

When you're in tune with a rhythm game, it's great. When things are even a little off, it feels incredibly frustrating. Still, this one has more highs than lows.

 

- Blue Fire (Switch)

A pretty ambitious indie game that can't quite live up to the level of polish that Zelda or Mario games enjoy. Overall still fun though.

 

- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (Switch)

Really enjoyed Bowser's Fury. Felt like a nice little mini Mario adventure, or like one really long kingdom in Odyssey. 3D World is still great too—I was surprised by how much I actually remembered about the game.

[Irondog666 63]

Beat Bioshock 1 off the Bioshock Collection on Switch.  Never played any of these games and let me say this, wow that was a total mind fuck of a story lol.  I felt like as an FPS it was ok.  I have played far better FPS games in my life but it does have a neat art direction and a pretty good story.  So that is game #4 down.

 

O: 4

C: 4

[purple_beard 1114]

On 1/9/2021 at 11:46 AM, purple_beard said:

 

 

2/22 BF @ 50 of SM3DW+BF

 

 

Cool ass boss fight but camera chasing Bowser  got annoying.  Wasn't expecting credit roll at 50 considering I had heard rumors of 100 shines but appears the boss fight unlocks an additional 50 to get.  Heh on ending....

[Irondog666 63]

Game #5 down with Bioshock Infinite off the Bioshock collection. Was a pretty good shooter and had a great story. Definitely a mind fuck but once you process and understand what happens in the game, it makes a lot of sense and makes the game even better. Starting on Bravely Default II tonight. 
 

O:5

C:5 

[blcdude1 380]

I'll have to do a update of everything later, but in the meantime, February's challenge game! 

 

Spoiler

 

Probably not a major surprise (especially given I skipped over Mario earlier in the month). It's Bravely Default II!  

 

Also, as of this edit, that Google Doc should be up to date! 

Edited Saturday at 06:48 PM by blcdude1

[EH_STEVE 2446]

Cyberpunk 2077 - XB1 - All endings

 

Writing was great. Nudity was 100% unnecessary. 

[Eliwood8 1313]

- Ghost of Tsushima (PS4)

Great sandbox adventure, though I can't say the story ever really gripped me. I was just never that invested in the characters. The presentation is fantastic though and the gameplay is well designed.

 

- The Beginner's Guide (PC)

Can't say I enjoyed this as much as The Stanley Parable. The premise isn't bad but the way it's presented is a bit too on the nose, and somehow this 90 minute game ends up feeling like it drags.

 

- Concrete Genie (PS4)

Cute concept but ultimately the gameplay is a little too basic. I think I wanted/expected something a little more like de Blob meets Jet Set Radio, not a game of very basic paint-based puzzles and repetitive combat mechanics. The presentation is pretty neat though.

 

- Firewatch (PC)

As far as story driven games go, pretty solid. The characters do a good job of pulling you in—their idle banter might be the best part of the game.

 

- Kill It With Fire (Switch)

Funny premise but I would've liked to see it actually develop over the course of the game—this just feels like the same thing over and over for two or three hours, and the charm runs thin.

 

Console: 17

PC: 3

Overall: 20

[purple_beard 1114]

On 1/9/2021 at 11:46 AM, purple_beard said:

 

3/1 BF @ 100 of SM3DW+BF

 

 

 

The 51-100 Cat Shine acquisition 2nd half of BF was a very interesting beast from the first half.  Bowser appeared more, longer, and more destructive.  The Cat Shine quests got harder/more involved.  I kind of liked the increased difficulty and enjoyed going for 100.

[Irondog666 63]

On 2/27/2021 at 11:20 AM, blcdude1 said:

I'll have to do a update of everything later, but in the meantime, February's challenge game! 

 

  Hide contents

 

Probably not a major surprise (especially given I skipped over Mario earlier in the month). It's Bravely Default II!  

 

Also, as of this edit, that Google Doc should be up to date! 

 

Does BD2 count if you beat it in March?  I know BD2 didn't come out until the end of the month.  Was just wondering because I am still working on mine and I got mine in the evening of the 26th.  I was also wanting some clarification on how streaming apps work like PS Now, Xbox Game Pass, and the Switch NES and SNES Apps?  

Edited 8 hours ago by Irondog666