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Charlotte (184 KP) rated The Book of Gates (Galenor #1) in Books
Sep 20, 2021
A well written, thoroughly enjoyable read. Galenor has everything you'd hope for in a young adult fantasy. Danger, self -discovery, love, coming of age... the list goes on! I was enveloped in a new world that kept me guessing as to what would happen next.
At times tense, deep and shocking and others light-hearted and fun, which creates a great base for character development and relationship building. JudyAnn makes me smile, she takes things in her stride and is open to learning. She's likeable and I feel like I'd definitely pick her as a friend.
A fab weekend read that will transport you to another world!
@Merissa
At times tense, deep and shocking and others light-hearted and fun, which creates a great base for character development and relationship building. JudyAnn makes me smile, she takes things in her stride and is open to learning. She's likeable and I feel like I'd definitely pick her as a friend.
A fab weekend read that will transport you to another world!
@Merissa
Kimberly Peirce recommended Roma (2018) in Movies (curated)
KalJ95 (25 KP) rated the Nintendo Switch version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in Video Games
Dec 28, 2019
Exploration is epic (2 more)
Incredible open-world.
Mechanics and gameplay is Nintendo's greatest achievement.
Breath of fresh gaming.
On December 25th 2018, I finally got a Nintendo Switch, after years of hinting to my other half. There was only ever going to be one game to start with; Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Within the space of a week, I accounted 85 hours of gameplay and exploration around Hyrule. And I was disappointed with what I had experienced. The experience felt hollow, empty even. The story was bare boned, set amongst cut scenes of Link's memories from 100 years ago. I immediately sold the game and bought Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
I was a fool.
Zelda: BotW is a mesmerising behemoth of a game, full of so much to discover and encounter through the breathtaking world of Hyrule. My stubbornness through my first playthrough was largely down to wanting a more linear, story based experience, like past Zelda games. What Nintendo crafted is something else entirely. Rather than focus of Link defeating Ganon, and saving Princess Zelda, your focus is to explore this vast open world and traverse its landscapes through whatever means you desire. And that is why this game is so special. The serene music and light melodies that play as you circumnavigate from land to land could often be quite dull and boring with other open world games, but in BotW its absolutely the right move. It gives you time to breath absolutely everything in, and stare in awe of the beautiful world you've inhabited.
The emphasis on going your own way and exploring is simply remarkable. The world is quite literally in your hands. Then comes the 120 separate challenges called Shrines, put in place so you can gain extra Health and Stamina bars as you progress. The puzzle solving is another great addition to a game already jam packed with content. I could mention and write all day long about its weather system, various amounts of enemies which require different approaches to combat, the side missions and extra content in regards to weapons and clothing, the list could quite literally go on, but I will finish this here with a few final observations:
BotW is a stunning achievement, and I am sticking to my gripe that the game is lacking quite significantly with its narrative, but it's a game that was never built around a long linear story. The simplicity that you are Link, and the world is yours just happens to be everything Nintendo needed to create a damn near Masterpiece of gaming.
I was a fool.
Zelda: BotW is a mesmerising behemoth of a game, full of so much to discover and encounter through the breathtaking world of Hyrule. My stubbornness through my first playthrough was largely down to wanting a more linear, story based experience, like past Zelda games. What Nintendo crafted is something else entirely. Rather than focus of Link defeating Ganon, and saving Princess Zelda, your focus is to explore this vast open world and traverse its landscapes through whatever means you desire. And that is why this game is so special. The serene music and light melodies that play as you circumnavigate from land to land could often be quite dull and boring with other open world games, but in BotW its absolutely the right move. It gives you time to breath absolutely everything in, and stare in awe of the beautiful world you've inhabited.
The emphasis on going your own way and exploring is simply remarkable. The world is quite literally in your hands. Then comes the 120 separate challenges called Shrines, put in place so you can gain extra Health and Stamina bars as you progress. The puzzle solving is another great addition to a game already jam packed with content. I could mention and write all day long about its weather system, various amounts of enemies which require different approaches to combat, the side missions and extra content in regards to weapons and clothing, the list could quite literally go on, but I will finish this here with a few final observations:
BotW is a stunning achievement, and I am sticking to my gripe that the game is lacking quite significantly with its narrative, but it's a game that was never built around a long linear story. The simplicity that you are Link, and the world is yours just happens to be everything Nintendo needed to create a damn near Masterpiece of gaming.
Daniel Boyd (1066 KP) rated Mirror's Edge Catalyst in Video Games
Jul 24, 2017
Disappointing
I was so excited to finally get a sequel to one of my favorite games on PS3 and probably my favorite EA game of all time. The main problem though was that the game didn’t know what it wanted to be, it couldn’t decide if it was a sequel or a reboot and it couldn’t decide if it wanted to be an open world game or linear based. Definitely the biggest disappointment of the year, but still quite fun if you enjoyed the first game.
Jas (13 KP) rated The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in Video Games
Aug 21, 2017
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Assassin's Creed: Origins in Video Games
Nov 18, 2019
Currently working my way through this, about 70% complete and totally invested in Bayek and his story of revenge for the death of his son.
The game has a really large open world and it can take forever to get from one side of Egypt to the other, even on a mount, so it's really great to have the vantage points spread out throughout the map.
This is my first proper foray into the Assassin's Creed games as I could never really get into previous games.
I'm looking forward to playing more on the PS4
The game has a really large open world and it can take forever to get from one side of Egypt to the other, even on a mount, so it's really great to have the vantage points spread out throughout the map.
This is my first proper foray into the Assassin's Creed games as I could never really get into previous games.
I'm looking forward to playing more on the PS4
saheffernan (157 KP) rated A Girl Called Shameless in Books
Feb 1, 2020
The way Laura incorporates comedy with Izzys dialog to get through uncomfortable moments is so on point. It's hilarious and real while tackling real issues that today's teens have to deal with while trying to grow up and find themselves and their place in the world. In this book Izzy really comes into her own and finds that space while rallying to help others also be able to be teenagers doing stupid things because we all have. It was a good conclusion with an open ending for Izzy.
Emily (1430 KP) rated the PC version of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt in Video Games
Feb 18, 2020
Great game with a huge open world to explore. The dialogue system is so detailed, you can really get as much or as little info out of the NPCs as you want.
I think my only criticism so far is that you're occasionally forced to travel through areas that are astronomically outside of your current level on the way to complete quests that are slightly below your level. Dealable but can be a bit frustrating.
Overall though, it's only minor niggles, the rest of the game is detailed, engaging and suitably epic!
I think my only criticism so far is that you're occasionally forced to travel through areas that are astronomically outside of your current level on the way to complete quests that are slightly below your level. Dealable but can be a bit frustrating.
Overall though, it's only minor niggles, the rest of the game is detailed, engaging and suitably epic!
David McK (3233 KP) rated Days Gone in Video Games
Oct 12, 2021
Generally speaking, I'm not really a fan of Zombies (or the undead), in either movies or in games in which they are the main antagonist.
Which is probably why I gave this a miss when it was first released, only picking it up when it was released on PS Plus.
(Yes, I know the Freakers are never called Zombies but, let's face it, that's what they really are).
I have to say that, while slow starting, the story in this open world game was actually quite enjoyable, with Sam Witwer doing a particularly fine job as the protaganist Deacon St John, the former outlaw biker who you play as in this post apocalyptic world.
Freaker horde missions, though? Not a fan.
(I preferred sneaking around, or the occasional gunfight)
Which is probably why I gave this a miss when it was first released, only picking it up when it was released on PS Plus.
(Yes, I know the Freakers are never called Zombies but, let's face it, that's what they really are).
I have to say that, while slow starting, the story in this open world game was actually quite enjoyable, with Sam Witwer doing a particularly fine job as the protaganist Deacon St John, the former outlaw biker who you play as in this post apocalyptic world.
Freaker horde missions, though? Not a fan.
(I preferred sneaking around, or the occasional gunfight)
KirstyWooller (0 KP) rated the Xbox One version of Fallout 4 in Video Games
Oct 15, 2018
Attention to detail (4 more)
Never-ending fun
Characters
Storyline and side missions
Crafting
One of THE best games I've played
I was introduced to this game by my bf and I think I've probably completed and then restarted the game at least 4 times playing with each faction. I love the storyline even though some seem less impressed, the endless hours of creating settlements is probably my favourite and the fact that there's always something new, something I'd missed from the last playthrough. The open world never gets boring and the DLCs keepveveruthunh exciting. Its a game I'll always come back to.