Yakuza 0 and the Omnipresent Dialogue

As a person who enjoys character-driven games, Yakuza 0 definitely satisfies that love. This is my introduction to the series, and the biggest surprise was amount of lengthy dialogue you sit through. It’s both a blessing and a curse (although those opposite sides of the spectrum may be too extreme). It’s both fun and boring.

(Please note, this article contains some spoilers from Chapters 1 – 6)

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LET’S PLAY! Yakuza 0 – First 15 Minutes

And so begins the 1st post of Yakuza 0 content all this week! Recorded a while ago, here are the first 15 minutes of the game (not including the intro). Are you playing Yakuza 0? What do you think of it so far?

Breath of the Wild’s Heavily Debated Survival Mechanics

As I watch my friend play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, I’m thoroughly enjoying watching him hunt for animals and cook. Little did I know, it’s tedious things like this turning fans away.  Continue reading Breath of the Wild’s Heavily Debated Survival Mechanics

Why Play Persona 5? Unmask Your Potential.

Persona 5 releases worldwide on April 4, and it’s set to be one of the biggest PlayStation exclusives of 2017. I’m counting down the days until my game arrives (14 days to be exact), and I want you to be as excited as I am!

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Crash Team Racing Brought the Family Together

Crash Team Racing (CTR) used to be the designated holiday party game. I thought about the game recently because of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy announcement, which led me to buying its racing counterpart on a whim at the PlayStation Store. Continue reading Crash Team Racing Brought the Family Together

Why Music is an Integral Part of a Video Game

 

I used to never care about video game soundtracks. They call it background for a reason, and that’s exactly how it felt: a non-factor.

But then I heard “Wandering Flame” by Masashi Hamauzu. Continue reading Why Music is an Integral Part of a Video Game

First Impressions of Final Fantasy XV

Final Fantasy XV sets the tone with a not-so-serious approach.

Noctis, Gladiolus, Ignis, and Prompto come back from a bachelor’s vacation when their Regalia convertible breaks down in the middle of the desert. The player is prompted to push the car forward. After a couple of minutes, the score drowns out the complaints of our four protagonists and the camera pans to the sky. Cue the Final Fantasy title!

(Please note, this article contains some spoilers from Chapters 1 – 4)  Continue reading First Impressions of Final Fantasy XV