Holiday Game Sales
December 30, 2012 by Adam in Adam's Games
 This is the traditional time of year for game sales. Sam and I have been salivating, picking up all sort of games for a pittance. We both got a mix of indie games, mainstream blockbusters, and some oddities here and there. So far my favorite is Sleeping Dogs, which makes me feel like I'm in some asian action movie. It's essentially Grand Theft Auto in Hong Kong, with the atmosphere to go with it. As usual with the genre, I can run around in silly outfits if I want to. Sam and I also picked up some 4X space games, and played a bit. Sam got an interesting indie game that involves exploring an island and researching plants for a plague cure. I think he likes the realism.
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Dark Souls
December 05, 2012 by Adam in Adam's Games
I've been playing a variety of games lately, as has Sam. First off was finishing up X-Com, which was quite satisfying. The original is always a classic, but this one had greatly improved graphics and the gameplay felt pretty well streamlined. My favorite part was the stories that came out of the game, and how I could name and customize my troops. Because of this, Denziel Washington saved the planet. Thanks, Denziel.
I also finished up the Walking Dead, and had Sam play it too. I hesitate to call it an adventure game, though I guess that's what it technically is. The main strength is how it draws you into the game, and the intensity of the difficult choices you have to make. The main character ends up having to take care of a nine year-old girl. Even Sam got choked up and emotional at the very end.
My latest obsession is Dark Souls, which I've played far less than Sam, but still continue to sink tons of time into. It's incredibly hard and long-ranging. Sam's finished it multiple times, and likes to watch me play, berating my sad skills as I go. I'm getting better, though some of the fights continue to be incredibly hard. Never have I had so much fun playing such a brutal game. It can be quite pretty sometimes, though.
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