Whispering Willows Review
Added: 06.07.2015 23:25 | 14 views | 0 comments
Whispering Willows is an adventure in archaeology with a supernatural perk: it lets you speak to the dead people who once owned the artifacts you discover. It twists the haunted house investigation premise by giving its heroine ghost transformational powers. This adequately serves both the narrative and the gameplay, the latter comprising some of the most simplistic and easy exploration puzzles in recent memory. This is a minimal detriment to the game overall, which is well-supported with touching themes of regret, lost love, and one's spiritual connection to nature. Protagonist Elena Elkhorn isn't above admiring the opulence of the Willows Estate, the game's setting. She is not a classic heroine, pre-destined for great things or exuding a profound sense of self. She simply wants to find her missing father, who is employed as a caretaker on the estate. Clearly an adolescent with a good heart, Elena's amiable interactions with many of the local spirits please her immensely, especially since they're helpful companions on this dark and grim journey. Like some of the ghosts in The Sixth Sense, Elena's spectral aides are in desperate need of closure. And yes, some of them don't know that they're dead. Every soul Elena successfully assists gives her immense solace. Yet as each ghost departs its state of purgatory, she suffers the loss of each brief friendship. As a teenager with metaphysical powers and few friends, Elena is relatable to Maxine Caulfield from the entrée. That would make Luigi's Mansion the dessert.
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| The best games of 2015 (so far)
Added: 01.07.2015 22:57 | 37 views | 0 comments
One minute, you're ringing in the new year; the next, you suddenly realize that the first six months of 2015 have already come and gone. With any luck, you've kept your digital backlog relatively tidy, because there are some seriously standout games from the past half-a-year that demand your attention. Hopefully you weren't planning on getting much sun this summer, because with games like these, you might not be going outside any time soon.
At the end of each month, we look back at the standout games that demand your attention above the rest of the year's releases thus far. That way, you know what to prioritize before you're caught up by all the other amazing . So, without further ado, here's what you should be playing right now to tide you over until next month.
is an absolute marvel of storytelling, making ingenious use of out-of-order video clips to spin out its mystery. Despite the fact that the game’s unique structure means your path to the end won’t match anyone else’s, Her Story is complete and coherent, though its solution is open to interpretation. It’s a detective game that relies on your natural instinct to push its narrative forward, never nudging you in one direction or the other, letting you explore avenues of investigation as they come to you.
Watching FMV clips on a reproduction of a computer from the '90s certainly doesn’t sound terribly exciting, but you’ll be thinking about Her Story for days after you’ve tracked down that last video. You’ll find yourself rolling little details around in your head, mulling over their implications, deciding that you finally know the “truth,” only to realize that another detail makes your assumptions invalid. But then again, does it? One final bit of advice: go in knowing as little as possible, and don’t try to game the system. Be a true detective.
is another biff-pow display of Rocksteady’s exceptional craftsmanship in bringing a classic comic icon to life. Though combat and stealth are again refined and expanded within Batman’s beautifully rain-slick city, the game’s elegant design is reflected not in its individual components, but in how well they connect with one another, like nodes in a web.
Though the Batmobile’s roaring arrogance has made it a controversial addition to the Arkham series, there’s no question about how integral it is to Batman’s latest patrol. Conceptually, it’s meant to be a way to move quickly in a much wider slice of dour ol’ Gotham, and its visual appearance is, of course, inspired by Batman’s history of driving - as The Riddler calls them - rocket-powered hearses. But Rocksteady dives in fully and makes sure the vehicle connects to combat, stealth and every part of Batman. The overall game’s polish and continuity can be seen in one motion, with the Batmobile hurtling down an alley and launching Batman into full flight, right through a window and into a savage display of ne’er-do-well punishment. It’s one move, one world and one of the coolest moments of 2015. It’ll get you pumped to track down every last super criminal, including whoever masterminded the dreadful PC port.
In a sea of multiplayer shooters obsessed with grit, gore, or teabagging, stands out like a brightly colored squid catapulting through the air - which is actually a thing that happens regularly in this game. Nintendo's take on team deathmatch puts the focus on marking your squad's territory with a rainbow of ink rather than racking up kills, but it still delivers the thrilling blend of twitch shooting and coordinated tactics that define the genre.
Even if those human-squid hybrid Inklings are dripping with kid-friendly personality, this is the kind of joyous multiplayer experience that anyone of any age can enjoy. There's still weapon progression like you'd expect from Call of Duty or Battlefield, but with ink-filled Super Soaker facsimiles and colossal paint rollers. You won't hear anyone raging on voice-chat (because there isn't any), but the GamePad provides clear cues for what to do next. And while the selection of maps currently feels a bit sparse, the moment-to-moment gameplay is fresh, exciting, and - most importantly - good fun.
As open-world experiences go, takes high fantasy to new heights with its staggeringly massive world and rich, engaging storytelling. The grizzled Geralt of Rivia finds himself in landscapes that are as picturesque as they are treacherous, where otherworldly beasts and crazed cultists lurk in the wilderness. There are unforgettable side-quests and delightful supporting characters to distract you at every turn, but you best remember Geralt's primary goal: finding his adopted daughter (and witcher-in-training) Ciri before some supremely evil people get to her first.
That's not to say that you need to rush through the main story, because taking the time to stop and smell the eviscerated corpses is well worth it. The sword-and-spell-casting combat looks stunning on new-gen, and the deep upgrade system gives you plenty of options to slay your way. There are a few hitches - notably some framerate issues that can hopefully be patched out - but the sheer depth of the overall experience makes The Witcher 3 a triumph among action RPGs. Now, if you'll excuse us, we've got to return to a rousing round of the in-game card battler Gwent.
It takes a lot to make a fighting game appeal to the masses. You need slick graphics, excellent presentation, and the kind of depth that'll ensnare those highly skilled players who people want to watch. has got all that, and more. While the Fatality finishers still pack in more gore than you can shake a disembodied limb at, MKX brings a lot of new, refreshing ideas to the table that really make this fighter stand out.
For starters, there's the variations mechanic: every combatant has three unique movesets to choose from before each fight, letting character loyalists mix things up and giving the roster a wildly diverse variety of playstyles. You'll also have a blast playing through the elaborate story mode, which introduces a swath of likeable newcomers while imbuing familiar faces with . The online play still has a few kinks that could be worked out, but fans of the Mortal Kombat series - or fighting games in general - will have one hell of a time with MKX.
Of all the re-releases that have come out this year, .
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D is massive, sporting one of the most interesting locales ever designed. Its sprawling swamps and rolling hills - all set on the backs of two titan-sized dead gods and filled with beasts both great and small - are practically begging to be conquered. While its lush, verdant landscapes lose a little luster and detail on the smaller screen, what you trade in graphical quality you gain back in portability. Being able to take an adventure of this magnificent scope with you wherever you go is a technical marvel. Don't miss it.
somehow manages to be diamond tough and lovingly tender at the same time, balancing out its demanding difficulty with a story that'll practically yank your heartstrings right out of your chest. Playing this open-world platformer puts you in a wondrous state of conflict: the tight controls inspire you to run free throughout the lush world, but the sheer depth of the beyond-gorgeous backdrop art makes you want to stand still and gaze at the environment for hours.
The protagonist Ori is such a cute li'l critter that it's hard to watch the fuzzball die again and again while you struggle to overcome the many deathtraps and spike pits in this treacherous forest. But you'll get over any bruises to your ego, so long as you remember that you're the one responsible for plunking down checkpoints before delving into the trickier bits. The degree of challenge here may rattle anyone without an affinity for hardcore 2D platformers, but Ori's dazzling presentation has a universal, heartfelt appeal.
You’ve probably heard that is really hard. You might've heard it’s really easy. The reality lies somewhere in between. Yes, it sends an army of writhing, fanged, flayed, terrible, tormented beasts your way, beasts only someone bragging about their perceived gamer cred would ever deem a pushover. But it teaches you how to deal with them expertly, their unique attacks and defenses and behaviors, building you up until you look and feel like a great gothic badass. And when you do, you'll have earned it.
In streamlining some of Dark Souls’ complexities (the weight system, magic attacks, a few character skills here and there), Bloodborne gains a rawer sense of immediacy, with vital combat that require relentless attacking sans the comfort blanket of a shield, and unpredictable bosses that force you to develop reflexes alongside your already honed skills of pattern memorization. Oh, and the world. That mystifying, atmospheric, intricately hewn world. Developed for PS4 from the ground-up, the enigmatic Yarnham looks like a beautiful waking nightmare.
If you've yet to succumb to monster hunting fever, you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Plenty of games let you battle vicious beasties and craft fancy gear - but few can develop the kind of player investment and cooperative dedication typical of Monster Hunter. For the uninitiated, is a great way to educate yourself on its gloriously addictive ways. Not just because it's the most beginner-friendly entry in Capcom's hit series - it's also the best Monster Hunter game yet.
Gathering materials and killing harmless herbivores is really just a build-up to something greater: downing fearsome creatures after incredibly demanding battles that require true mastery of your chosen weapon. Series vets are already familiar with MH's captivating gameplay loop of fighting and looting, but the new Charge Blade and Insect Glaive playstyles offer entirely unique ways to test your prowess. If you're looking to start or join a dedicated hunting party - preferably with an expert as your guide - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate offers the kind of adventure that can hook you for hundreds of hours.
Majora's Mask is... well, it's a bit weird. Instead of following the familiar formula that Zelda games have stuck to for years, Majora's Mask asks that you play the same three days over and over again, trying to make the world a little bit brighter each time. It's certainly strange, and more than a little stressful - but taking the time to learn its rhythm opens up one of the most intriguing and creative Legend of Zelda games ever made. Perhaps that's why, 15 years and a 3DS port later, it feels even better than ever.
Much of that feeling is thanks to the improvements found in this portable version of the N64 classic. The updated Bomber's Notebook makes tracking numerous sidequests a painless process, boss design has been retooled to make things teresting, and additional save points help make portable adventuring much more palatable. Plus, New 3DS owners even have some improved camera control with the C-Stick. Whether this is your first time playing through those ominous 72 hours or your hundredth, is a master quest that stands the test of time.
Grim Fandango is, without a doubt, one of the most unique video games ever made. The quest of an undead travel agent as he attempts to atone for his sins is a love letter to film noir greats like Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon, but it also transcends its influences to be something truly original. And with , you'll finally get to play this lost classic on your PlayStation 4, complete with (some) updated graphics and a fantastic re-recording of the original score.
Grim Fandango is also one of the most uniquely frustrating games ever made, and the Remastered edition only serves to highlight its many game-ruining bugs. Whether it's glitching out a puzzle, clipping you through a wall, or just flat out crashing, Grim Fandango Remastered actually seems buggier now than it did 17 years ago. Make no mistake: Manny's journey is still definitely one worth revisiting - just remember to save your game. Often.
sounds kinda ridiculous at first - it's literally a remastered HD version of a rebuilt SD version of the original Resident Evil. Turns out the joke's on us, though, because that's all we really needed to enjoy the survival horror staple all over again: the HD Remake gives all the main characters and the Spencer Mansion an enticing facelift but keeps the little quirks that make Resident Evil awesome/a total headache/undeniably unique.
You'll still need to manage eight (at most) inventory slots, and you'll still need to keep your distance from downed zombies - or preferably burn them on the spot. The most major change is the new default control scheme, which makes it handle more like a modern fixed-camera game, but you're free to select the old 'tank' controls if you want. With modern conveniences where it needs them and good old weirdness where it doesn't, Resident Evil HD Remake is a near masterpiece… of unlocking.
Tags: City, Evil, Resident Evil, Resident, PlayStation, Mask, Daly, Batman, Cave, With, Duty, Black, Developer, There, Grab, Stone, While, Ultimate, Hunter, Monster, Monster Hunter, Legend, Series, Though, Playing, Mansion, GamePad, Remastered, Chronicles, Arkham, Zelda, Mortal, Despite, Kombat, Mortal Kombat, WitcherFrom:
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| Whispering Willows Review: The Midnight Society Would Be Proud
Added: 30.06.2015 20:52 | 15 views | 0 comments
Whispering Willows is packed with the makings of a campfire ghost stories. Theres a haunted mansion, a kidnapped father, a worried daughter, secrets around every corner and spirits aplenty. A Kickstarter success and previously launched through Steam and Ouya, folks in the mood for a light, creepy adventure can now head into Willows Mansion on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.
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www.cinemablend.com
| Video: Try Not To Jump At This New Trailer For Capcom's Luigi's Mansion Arcade Game
Added: 15.06.2015 13:45 | 13 views | 0 comments
Sure to suck up some coins
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www.nintendolife.com
| 17 Super Fun Times the Hulk Showed Up in Video Games
Added: 01.05.2015 23:19 | 40 views | 0 comments
1. The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
If you're looking for the pinnacle of Hulk video game experiences, look no further. Hulk rampages through an open world environment in such a faithful and fun way, it's no understatement to call it the Arkham Asylum of its day. The game ultimately served as a rough draft of Radical Entertainment's next action opus, Prototype.
2. Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
Hulk appears in a number of excellent Capcom brawlers, but many fighting game fans consider Marvel vs. Capcom 2 the best of the bunch. Hulk's somewhat of a bottom-tier character due to his low agility, but in the hands of a capable player he still packs a mean punch (and a few kicks as well).
3. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
If you picked up a PSP in the early days, this action RPG stuffed with Marvel characters became a quintessential purchase. The move to a new genre worked perfectly with the large comic book inspired cast. You needed to snatch up the 360 version to take Hulk for a spin, though.
4. Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles - World War Hulk
The great pinball renaissance has flourished over the past few years. It may be difficult to find real life pinball machines, but digital versions keep getting better. Word War Hulk, a must have for Hulk fans, can even be downloaded on current-gen systems through Zen Pinball 2 and Pinball FX2
5. Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes
If you haven't yet surrendered to the recent collectible toy craze in video games, congratulations: you are officially a boring grownup. Disney Infinity now has a Marvel Super Heroes play set that includes all of the important Avengers characters. Hulk even brought flowers.
6. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Stan SMASH! One of the highlights of LEGO Marvel are the Stan Lee missions, including one where the sultan of superheroes gets a hulked-out upgrade. There are plenty of great Hulk moments in the game, but this one deserves a special place in every comic book lover's heart.
7. LittleBigPlanet
The adorable Sackboy gets a grumpy makeover with this Hulk outfit included in the Marvel Costume Kit 4. You can finally build the Avengers Mansion you always dreamed of from scratch. But inviting Hulk along is probably a recipe for delightful destruction.
8. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
The follow up to the stellar RPG has a hard time living up to the pedigree of its predecessor, but still delivers an excellent time. Most importantly for Hulk fans, the green machine is an unlockable character, conveniently located near some gamma radiators.
9. Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
You have to look pretty closely to spot this one, but Hulk makes a brief little cameo in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions during a 2099 section (he's on a billboard in the background). It's nice to know Bruce Banner's legacy lives on to the end of the century.
10. Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
This one's a treat for Hulk fans, especially considering he gets an upgrade from his previous incarnations. If you wanna go all out, definitely download his ancient warrior DLC costume skin.
11. Hulk (2003)
You've stumbled across an historical oddity: a game much better than its film tie-in. Radical Entertainment didn't let Eric Bana's clumsy Hulk movie slow them down. This brawler had much more of the Hulk spirit audiences were expecting. Ultimate Destruction, the game's follow up, went on to perfect the formula.
12. Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems
Based on the short lived Infinity Gauntlet comic book series, this cute Super NES sidescroller surprisingly holds up well. It was developed at a time when Capcom was the master of the action platformer, and it serves as an excellent companion piece to its sister game X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse.
13. Avengers: Initiative
Hulk continues to confound by succeeding where others have failed. This Android and iPhone game plays way better than you'd expect, taking careful cues from swipe-to-swing action games like Infinity Blade. In spite of the Avengers title, this game is mostly a Hulk affair, and against all odds, it's actually one of the best games he's starred in!
14. Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
Along with X-Men vs. Street Fighter, Marvel Super Heroes was one of the first games where you could see comic characters face off against classic fighters. It also was the first game to settle many playground bets over whether Hulk could destroy Zangief (Spoiler: he totally could).
15. Questprobe Featuring The Hulk
If you're a fan of the Hulk, there's a good chance you've got a soft spot for nostalgia, and this ancient adventure game for the ZX Spectrum delivers in spades. With a limited color palette, you had to use your imagination to think Hulk looked green, but for his very first video game outing, Hulk knocked it out of the park.
16. The Incredible Hulk (1994)
This is another one of Hulk's 16-bit sidescrollers, which debuted on both the Sega Genesis and the Super NES. It's not quite as imaginative as Capcom's counterpart two years later, but its multiple paths and lower difficulty make it a fun afternoon treat to breeze through.
17. Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth
Ubisoft doesn't quite nail fighting games the way Capcom does, but Battle for Earth is still worth a spin, most notably for its Kinect integration on the Xbox 360. It's probably the only game in existence that actually responds on screen when you yell "HULK SMASH!"
Tags: Sees, Capcom, World, Star, Street, Ubisoft, Heroes, Infinite, Video, Battle, With, Xbox, Disney, Disney Infinity, LEGO, There, Android, Ultimate, Phone, Super Heroes, Wolf, Most, Huge, Mansion, Earth, Pinball, Marvel, Chronicles, Arkham, Along, KinectFrom:
www.gamespot.com
| 17 Super Fun Times the Hulk Showed Up in Video Games
Added: 01.05.2015 23:19 | 17 views | 0 comments
1. The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
If you're looking for the pinnacle of Hulk video game experiences, look no further. Hulk rampages through an open world environment in such a faithful and fun way, it's no understatement to call it the Arkham Asylum of its day. The game ultimately served as a rough draft of Radical Entertainment's next action opus, Prototype.
2. Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
Hulk appears in a number of excellent Capcom brawlers, but many fighting game fans consider Marvel vs. Capcom 2 the best of the bunch. Hulk's somewhat of a bottom-tier character due to his low agility, but in the hands of a capable player he still packs a mean punch (and a few kicks as well).
3. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
If you picked up a PSP in the early days, this action RPG stuffed with Marvel characters became a quintessential purchase. The move to a new genre worked perfectly with the large comic book inspired cast. You needed to snatch up the 360 version to take Hulk for a spin, though.
4. Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles - World War Hulk
The great pinball renaissance has flourished over the past few years. It may be difficult to find real life pinball machines, but digital versions keep getting better. Word War Hulk, a must have for Hulk fans, can even be downloaded on current-gen systems through Zen Pinball 2 and Pinball FX2
5. Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes
If you haven't yet surrendered to the recent collectible toy craze in video games, congratulations: you are officially a boring grownup. Disney Infinity now has a Marvel Super Heroes play set that includes all of the important Avengers characters. Hulk even brought flowers.
6. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Stan SMASH! One of the highlights of LEGO Marvel are the Stan Lee missions, including one where the sultan of superheroes gets a hulked-out upgrade. There are plenty of great Hulk moments in the game, but this one deserves a special place in every comic book lover's heart.
7. LittleBigPlanet
The adorable Sackboy gets a grumpy makeover with this Hulk outfit included in the Marvel Costume Kit 4. You can finally build the Avengers Mansion you always dreamed of from scratch. But inviting Hulk along is probably a recipe for delightful destruction.
8. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
The follow up to the stellar RPG has a hard time living up to the pedigree of its predecessor, but still delivers an excellent time. Most importantly for Hulk fans, the green machine is an unlockable character, conveniently located near some gamma radiators.
9. Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
You have to look pretty closely to spot this one, but Hulk makes a brief little cameo in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions during a 2099 section (he's on a billboard in the background). It's nice to know Bruce Banner's legacy lives on to the end of the century.
10. Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
This one's a treat for Hulk fans, especially considering he gets an upgrade from his previous incarnations. If you wanna go all out, definitely download his ancient warrior DLC costume skin.
11. Hulk (2003)
You've stumbled across an historical oddity: a game much better than its film tie-in. Radical Entertainment didn't let Eric Bana's clumsy Hulk movie slow them down. This brawler had much more of the Hulk spirit audiences were expecting. Ultimate Destruction, the game's follow up, went on to perfect the formula.
12. Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems
Based on the short lived Infinity Gauntlet comic book series, this cute Super NES sidescroller surprisingly holds up well. It was developed at a time when Capcom was the master of the action platformer, and it serves as an excellent companion piece to its sister game X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse.
13. Avengers: Initiative
Hulk continues to confound by succeeding where others have failed. This Android and iPhone game plays way better than you'd expect, taking careful cues from swipe-to-swing action games like Infinity Blade. In spite of the Avengers title, this game is mostly a Hulk affair, and against all odds, it's actually one of the best games he's starred in!
14. Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
Along with X-Men vs. Street Fighter, Marvel Super Heroes was one of the first games where you could see comic characters face off against classic fighters. It also was the first game to settle many playground bets over whether Hulk could destroy Zangief (Spoiler: he totally could).
15. Questprobe Featuring The Hulk
If you're a fan of the Hulk, there's a good chance you've got a soft spot for nostalgia, and this ancient adventure game for the ZX Spectrum delivers in spades. With a limited color palette, you had to use your imagination to think Hulk looked green, but for his very first video game outing, Hulk knocked it out of the park.
16. The Incredible Hulk (1994)
This is another one of Hulk's 16-bit sidescrollers, which debuted on both the Sega Genesis and the Super NES. It's not quite as imaginative as Capcom's counterpart two years later, but its multiple paths and lower difficulty make it a fun afternoon treat to breeze through.
17. Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth
Ubisoft doesn't quite nail fighting games the way Capcom does, but Battle for Earth is still worth a spin, most notably for its Kinect integration on the Xbox 360. It's probably the only game in existence that actually responds on screen when you yell "HULK SMASH!"
Tags: Sees, Capcom, World, Star, Street, Ubisoft, Heroes, Infinite, Video, Battle, With, Xbox, Disney, Disney Infinity, LEGO, There, Android, Ultimate, Phone, Super Heroes, Wolf, Most, Huge, Mansion, Earth, Pinball, Marvel, Chronicles, Arkham, Along, KinectFrom:
www.gamespot.com
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