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Sarah (7798 KP) rated Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in Video Games
Aug 20, 2018
Still one of the best
Mario Kart is one of the classics. Despite now on its 8th iteration, it’s still as good as it ever was and is one of the best games out there to play. No matter which version of Mario Kart I’ve played, I never really have a bad word to say about it, and 8 is no different.
The graphics are fantastic, and a great step up to those I was previously used to on the last version available on the Wii. The gameplay is as you’d expect from Mario Kart and this isn’t a bad thing. Why fix what isn’t broken? I also love the fact that you can now play this online properly against anyone in the world - it’s such a great feature and brings a whole new level of fun to the game. It can get a little dull and predictable if you’re playing locally as a couch co-op (or at least that’s what my other half says as I always win ?), but being able to play online multiplayer is so entertaining and we can play it for hours. Yes it is very frustrating, as sadly real players are a lot more ruthless than the computer players you’re up against locally, but it’s still a lot more fun.
My only criticisms about this game are that whilst it has quite a lot of levels/courses, for me it still isn’t enough. They’re not exactly long races and you can get through them all fairly quickly, and there’s only so many times you can do the same courses. And the only other criticism relates specifically to online play. Online play gives you points, but some players have a lot more points than others (i.e. 5k+, 10k+) which indicates they’ve been playing for a lot longer. The online match ups take no account of points and you can potentially end up playing against players with a huge difference in skill and points level. It’d be nice if they could try and match players together within a certain points, as it might make it more of a fairer race and a little more challenging if players are all similarly matched.
The graphics are fantastic, and a great step up to those I was previously used to on the last version available on the Wii. The gameplay is as you’d expect from Mario Kart and this isn’t a bad thing. Why fix what isn’t broken? I also love the fact that you can now play this online properly against anyone in the world - it’s such a great feature and brings a whole new level of fun to the game. It can get a little dull and predictable if you’re playing locally as a couch co-op (or at least that’s what my other half says as I always win ?), but being able to play online multiplayer is so entertaining and we can play it for hours. Yes it is very frustrating, as sadly real players are a lot more ruthless than the computer players you’re up against locally, but it’s still a lot more fun.
My only criticisms about this game are that whilst it has quite a lot of levels/courses, for me it still isn’t enough. They’re not exactly long races and you can get through them all fairly quickly, and there’s only so many times you can do the same courses. And the only other criticism relates specifically to online play. Online play gives you points, but some players have a lot more points than others (i.e. 5k+, 10k+) which indicates they’ve been playing for a lot longer. The online match ups take no account of points and you can potentially end up playing against players with a huge difference in skill and points level. It’d be nice if they could try and match players together within a certain points, as it might make it more of a fairer race and a little more challenging if players are all similarly matched.
Dominique Marie (7 KP) rated The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Other Stories in Books
Nov 28, 2018
This is a beautiful cloth-bound copy of The Call of the Wild and White Fang. I received a copy of this book from Goodreads Giveaways. I love it! It is even nicer than it looks online, and the paper even feels nice and "fancy". These are two of favorite stories, and I love that they are included in one volume.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated the PlayStation 3 version of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 in Video Games
Oct 28, 2019
I was obsessed
I spent hours and hours getting platinum on this game. As a Call of Duty fan I started to leave it behind when I found Battlefield. Online was so better balanced, less run and gun and more help your team achieve. I lost so much of my life playing.
Reagan Elizabeth Grainger (288 KP) rated Thud in Tabletop Games
Nov 14, 2019
Harder than it looks
If you want to play this game I recommend ignoring the instructions in the box and looking them up online, thr box instructions are unclear at best. Once you figure out the rules the game is similar to chess. It is well made and the pieces are lovely.
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Kevin Phillipson (9973 KP) rated Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout in Video Games
Aug 8, 2020
I've been playing this game all week and it's highly addictive I'm not good at it so early days but I've manage to qualify twice so far some of the courses u have run can be hard and others not so hard. But I will keep on trying and u can create you're own character and take on other online players
Jared Harper (8 KP) rated Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in Video Games
Mar 14, 2019
I've been playing super smash since the very first one on the Nintendo 64. This game is amazing. Competitively, the game is constantly adapting to new metas and players are constantly grinding and dedicating themselves to this game to find new techniques to help them get ahead.
Non competitively the game is just a blast for all your friends to play. Throw on items and go have fun as complete chaos takes over! Pick on character from a screen of 74ish unique characters and have fun!
I have almost nothing bad to say about this game, it truly is ultimate.
Non competitively the game is just a blast for all your friends to play. Throw on items and go have fun as complete chaos takes over! Pick on character from a screen of 74ish unique characters and have fun!
I have almost nothing bad to say about this game, it truly is ultimate.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Evernote - stay organized in Apps
Nov 2, 2017
Incredibly useful, all-round app
This app is the backbone for my organisational skills. Since my university days (which was many years ago), I've used it for everything from taking notes, to-do/shopping lists, collecting recipes etc. It's been an absolute godsend, as you can also access it online like a cloud. It's a good substitute for any note taking in-built apps in phones.
Jenny Houle (24 KP) rated Heart and Brain: Body Language: An Awkward Yeti Collection in Books
Jan 13, 2018
I received a free ARC of this book from NetGalley for an unbiased opinion.
The Awkward Yeti may very well be my favorite online comic. This newest collection will make awesome holiday presents for any of your friends that feel the same way. The daily battle between our hearts and our brains is perfectly depicted. So happy I got a chance to review this.
The Awkward Yeti may very well be my favorite online comic. This newest collection will make awesome holiday presents for any of your friends that feel the same way. The daily battle between our hearts and our brains is perfectly depicted. So happy I got a chance to review this.
Hazycoot (15 KP) rated Magic: The Gathering in Tabletop Games
Mar 31, 2019
Great way to socialize (1 more)
Has a extremely rich lore
There are many formats that help the game avoid being stale. Though most formats are pay to win, there are a few that tend to avoid this such as commander, draft, or sealed.