Elder Scrolls Online!

Beta testing! Today! 5pm! Well for me at least being in Portugal. But yes, I'm excited. I never really been into the whole MMO scene. But as this is Elder Scrolls, a series I thoroughly enjoy, I'm looking forward to seeing how they incorporate themselves as an MMO. So I'm hoping that I can get enough time in to get my thoughts down to write a review for you mid to late next week, and just let you know what I think of how it's looking currently. 

In the meantime I do have other reviews either in the final stages of edit or a work in progress, so I'll get one of those out too you as soon as I can.

If you have any games you want me to try out and review, let me know! I'm doing this to try and get experiences with new game types, and just generally see what else is out there. 

See you next time!
-KirreeH

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Jazzpunk

Jazzpunk. Finally a recent game! I just finished the game today so whilst it's still fresh in my mind I 
thought I'd write my thoughts down on it.

Now the intro. I absolutely adored the intro. The 60s style intro really gave off a great first impression to me, and made me really excited to play the game. Then you get to the first mission, and that's when everything changed for me. The basic storyline is you're a robot detective/agent type of person. But every mission you do, you're high. And I feel like tha'ts how I'd need to play the game in order to enjoy it. I'd need to be high.
Now I know the makes call the game a "first-person slapstick comedy", but for me, it was just ridiculous at some places. I understand that as the character himself is high (he takes pills before every mission called "missionoyl"), but even with that taken into account there are a lot of moments where you just sit back and think "what the hell was that about?".
For example, one moment in the first mission, you take a box of cereal, empty it out to receive a toy whistle which you proceed to blow at the phone in order to dial... What? Why a whistle? Why is the whistle in a cereal box? It just confused me. Admittedly, there were moments that did make me chuckle, but overall for me, the weird outweighed the good.
One thing I did like and appreciate were the mini games within the game, even the silly ones such a painting a woman's toenails, up to the Doom-style wedding arena. If you look around there are plenty to play, and they really are fun and silly, and add a little something to the game.

So as for the graphics. It was far too bright for me. I guess I should of seen it coming from the flamboyant opening scene, but the florescent colouring EVERYWHERE was a burden to my eyes. The scenery itself I also really liked (even if the colours made me squint), as it kept that whole 60s style shown throughout. It looked like a 60s cartoon which I thought was amazing. But the choice for how the characters looked, again I wasn't too impressed. Just a simple toilet sign outline for a person wearing different clothes and having a different voice than the last character. It also didn't really fit in with the game. I understand they're robots and it's set in a future like setting (due to the gizmo's and whatnot), so it's kinda... odd to me. A futuristic 60s? I dunno, maybe I'm missing something there, I'm not sure.
The music I really did like again, and it made the missions more enjoyable with the fun soundtrack in the background, however some of the voice acting was terrible, and I was glad for the subtitles underneath the character (although some words or sentences were missed out in the subtitles)

Overall, I'm glad I gave this game a chance. I really am. The good aspects of this game were fantastic, but unfortunately for me, the bad parts really wouldn't make me want to play this game again. I am interested to go back and see if I've missed anything, but I'd also be just as happy leaving the game be. One playthrough of this game really was enough for me.
Unless I get high... then maybe I'll give it another shot...

So thanks again for reading my article. 
Until next time
- KirreeH

An example of the bright, bright scenery in this game (screenshot taken from Google)

Deus Ex

Now, when I say Deus Ex, I don't mean Human Revolution. I am on about the 2000 released original here. The first in the series.
Now this game being 14 years old, is another game I grew up with. Admittedly my brother and I only played a demo we had for years until we found the game in a store, and our pocket money was put together to buy it. I think it was about £10? Best £10 we ever spent. Hands down.
Even to this day, I can start a new game and play for hours upon hours, just doing the most stupid things. I know there ARE ways of completing the game in under an hour, but I prefer to enjoy the storyline and the surroundings. Rather than worrying about completing everything quickly. Another bonus for me is when I can get a few friends around, I can play online games as well. Admittedly, the online community for this game is nowhere near as big as it was when I joined back in 2007, but if 3 or more people are in a server, its likely more will join.

Now the game itself compared to Human Revolution is a lot more linear. There's a lot less decision making to be had, and a different choice of words pretty much brings out the same scenario happening at that moment in time. Sure you might annoy someone and kill them, but overall it doesnt effect the end game. But the storyline itself I really enjoyed. Even at the start (not giving away any spoilers, even though the game is old) you come across scenarios you wouldn't of expected when you started out. And the ending takes a huge turn when you have a choice of 3 different endings. The first and only real choice you can make which actually impacts the story. But nevertheless, I really enjoyed the storyline.
The characters you come across as well are brilliant. Limited to only a few lines (hitting them will most likely bring out a choice of 3 different annoyed sentences), but they really make the story come alive. And I enjoyed throwing stuff at them just to annoy them cus hey, why not?
Finally I will comment on the weapon choices. Whether you want to try and stay stealthy with a sniper rifle, or blow everything away with your GEP-gun, you get a fantastic variety of different weapons and ammo types to play around with making sure the game is played the way you want it to be. Myself? I've always been a gunz-a-blazing type of person, so anything assault is good with me.

So as for the graphics in this game, at the time of release they were pretty top notch. Even to this day, I don't think it's an ugly game to look at. Compared to Human Revolution... well, it doesn't compare lets face it. The only downfall to me is that it could be very dark in places. There is a way around that as you have what's called "augmentations", one being a light you can use, but it's not on unlimited usage, so if you run out it can be frustrating.
Audio in this game I loved. The soundtrack I can listen to again and again, specifically the music when you enter Hong Kong to do a mission (Have a listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzvw8uSWucM ). And all sound effects sound true to what it should be. Only thing I would change is that a lot of voices are re-used, and the dialogue being limited. But it's one of those things where the good outweighs the bad and I really to find it a treat to listen to, even when I'm not playing the game I will happily listen to the soundtrack (no lies.).

I highly recommend if you've played Human Revolution, to definitely give this game a go. I know it's old, and the graphics aren't great and etc. But you really will have a great time if you enjoy a good fps game such as myself. And there is always the silly factor of being able to pick up many items in the game to throw around at people or distract them, and there are fun times in the sense that if you shoot a bad guy and hide? They'll forget about it after a minute or so (I always found that fun, no idea why...)
But yes, a definate recommendation for any fps players out there, and for 7euro on Steam? It's well worth it for the hours of fun it shall give you.

So thanks for reading, and again, any feedback is MORE than welcome so please let me know what you think.
See you next time!
KirreeH

"I wanted orange. It game me lemon-lime"

One of the best lines in the game, this is following a discussion between these two in which the man, Gunther Hermann, is convinced the maintenance man is against him, swapping drinks in the vending machine to spite him.

Minecraft

Trying to keep my first post, kind of short and sweet, I thought I'd start off with a game which I'm still on the fence about... Minecraft. Admittedly, it was my boyfriend sending me Yogscast videos which initially got my interest. 

Visually? I wasn't too fond of the graphics in game, but I did appreciate how different it was to anything else at the time. What made my decision to play the game was the idea of exploring this unique world, and I also loved the openess and the many biomes there are in the game. Gradually improving yourself as you explore above ground, underground or the Nether (for a nice challenge!) from wood to stone tools, building a furnace to smelt iron for tools, working up to the ultimate diamond. Making my first diamond armour piece, I felt pretty proud, not gunna lie!  And with the amount of mods out there at the moment, it doesnt end with diamond armour! There are mods for machinery, so you can make power suits you charge up and can make you invincible (perfect for everyone who hates those pesky creeper attacks!). 
All in all, it is a game I really do love. But it's a similar love-hate relationship that I have with The Sims franchise, and I'm guessing it's partly my fault due to lack of imagination? But I always end up stuck, with no idea of what I want to do next, and I don't like starting over as it seems pointless to lose everything and start from scratch knowing I'll do exactely the same I did last game, in a different map seed and most likely a new house.
But again, I know it's not a widely shared opinion as I watch videos and my boyfriend play hours upon hours, always finding something new to do, and keeping worlds for weeks at a time before deciding to start afresh.

At the end of the day this is my blog and my opinion, which personally is still on the fence as I do love playing the game, I just don't like to overdo it playing hours at one time, then finding myself bored soon after. But as a game in general, I really do appreciate and recommend it and I look forward and will keep up with all updates in the future. Its also a great game for all audiences, so a definite recommendation to all ages out there looking for something new to try out. 

So I'm hoping you like my first post on my first blog. Hopefully I can give more professional opinions on games in the near future. Please leave me any comment if you think I could use any tips, any help is most welcome!

See you next time
-KirreeH