Category: Video Games
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Day 174: Metroid 1 (NES Version) Review
Last night, in a sleep-deprived stupor, I decided to scroll through my collection of classic retro games and spend the night playing through one, much like my father did in his youth. And just like my father, I settled on an NES sci-fi adventure that has been part of my life for as long as…
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Day 173: Shovel Knight Review
With the King of Cards and Showdown expansions coming out this week, I figured now would be a good time to reflect on the three prior campaigns of Shovel Knight. I love this game. Each level is challenging, full of charm, and a ton of fun to play. Every boss is memorable, with the perfect blend of…
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Day 171: Multiple Endings
To start, here’s a friendly reminder that the endings of Mass Effect 3 are garbage. One thing I really love in games is when your actions directly affect the ending. My problem with it is that, more often than not, it’s too simple. You either get the Good ending or the Bad ending. Save everyone or kill everyone. There…
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ARCHIVE Day 48: The Best Nintendo Games
Original Release: 4/15/18 My hard on for Nintendo cannot be put into words. But what’s not to love? The beautiful cartoon art styles, the lovable characters, and the simple fun are more than enough to make Nintendo games some of the best in history. From Mario to Zelda, these games are known all around the…
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Day 170: Demon’s Souls
Everyone knows and loves the Dark Souls trilogy (at least those who stuck through the ass-beating until the end), but among them, not many have played the true first game in the series. Demon’s Souls. This game is awesome. Sure, some things haven’t aged well, but that’s to be expected. The game came out in 2009 on…
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