Bustin’ out. I must admit to you all that I’m more of a story guy when it comes to video games. I thoroughly enjoy being engrossed in a grand tale in a video game. That’s just the way I am. Every once in a while, however, a game comes along where its great gameplay sucks … Continue reading Ape Out Review
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Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! Review
The nostalgia is strong in this one. There’s a scene at the end of Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! (minor spoiler ahead) where it shows your character, the freshly minted Pokémon Champion, going back home. This scene strongly resonated with me since it perfectly summed up my feelings for the game. I had finally come home. … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! Review
Bayonetta 2 Review
The absurdity continues. Imagine, for a moment, a young lady in a beautiful dress walking down a busy city street. She is being followed by a short foulmouthed Italian-American man. She’s out on the town so of course she wouldn’t be expected to carry her own bags thus the man is carrying them. Since it’s … Continue reading Bayonetta 2 Review
Bayonetta Review
Bust a cap in yo’ ass! Back in 2010, when Bayonetta first released, I was only vaguely aware of its existence. Sure, I had seen reviews and a trailer or two for it but I never bothered to actually play it. It apparently sold a decent amount of copies for a new IP but there … Continue reading Bayonetta Review
The Switch to the Future
Will Nintendo’s little console be able to compete in the future? For those of you who have forgotten, the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. That’s three whole years after the Xbox One and PS4. You could say that, given the past history of console lifespans, the Switch released halfway through a console cycle. The … Continue reading The Switch to the Future
Sony and the Crossplay Conundrum
Why won’t Sony just play ball? Much has been said in recent months about Sony’s unwillingness to allow crossplay with Microsoft and Nintendo’s consoles. Indeed, the fervor over its stance reached a peak during E3 this year when Fortnite players discovered that their accounts made on their PS4’s couldn’t be used on the Switch. Although … Continue reading Sony and the Crossplay Conundrum
That Old Nintendo Charm
The prodigal son returns. Way back in 1996 (ancient times basically), my parents bought my brother, sister, and I a Nintendo 64. Since that moment when we first brought that console home, I have been a Nintendo fan. I say this despite the fact that I have never personally owned a Nintendo home console since … Continue reading That Old Nintendo Charm
Console Wars: The Next Generation
Let us pull out our crystal balls and inevitably get everything wrong about the next consoles. This will serve as an informal discussion about what I think will happen during the imminent next generation of consoles and what each console manufacturer is currently doing that will carry over into the next gen. What challenges will … Continue reading Console Wars: The Next Generation
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Review
It’s time for adventure! For reasons unbeknownst to me, Toad has always been one of my favorite Nintendo characters. He doesn’t really do much except point Mario in the right direction and give pointers on how to play better. Despite his limited usefulness in most games, I always picked Toad whenever I played one of … Continue reading Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Review
Octopath Traveler: Review Preview
(That’s a mouthful, isn’t it?) Author’s Note: Review Preview is a new concept I’m trying out today. It won’t be a regular feature here on Pretend Gamer but will be used whenever I’m playing a game that takes a lot of time. The format will not be set in stone and will be different for … Continue reading Octopath Traveler: Review Preview
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