Showing posts with label ninja theory. Show all posts
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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

New Loot! #45 - "Yet More RPGs...and then some" Edition

The blog series in which I let you know the latest gaming stuff I've acquired. 


***New Loot!***
"Yet More RPGs...and then some" Edition

Two Worlds (PC)—
Honestly, I think the only reason I bought this was the $1 sale price on GOG. And they gave me another game free just for spending the money. That was a bonus.

Rebel Galaxy (PC)—
This one was free when I bought Two Worlds. That's why I have it now.

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (PS4)—
So, yeah, I have the other Star Ocean games, and even though I've never finished one of them, I still bought this. I've started playing it and so far, it's cute.


Bayonetta Bloody Fate (Blu-ray)—
I played the first game and thought it was funny, if a little too much aimed at male players. Figured I oughtta at least give the movie a view, just to see. It's ok.

Fairy Fencer F (PC)—
It was on sale and seemed right up my alley. Only a few hours of gameplay in and I'm totally NOT regretting the purchase. Oh, the toilet humor....


Mount & Blade (PC)—
Another game with a description that appealed to me and a low enough price tag that I decided to take a chance. We'll see. I also grabbed Warband, With Fire and Sword, and some DLC while I was at it.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing I, II, & III; Final Cut (PC)—
I have a weird interest in Van Helsing, though this game actually appealed to me because it reminds me of Victor Vran. Not sure which game came first, but I've played VV, so...

RPG Maker VX Ace (PC)—
...and VX, XP, MV, 2000, and 2003, plus a crap-ton of DLC. Yeah, it was a package deal, and yeah, not a game. Really cute, though, and I figured I'd put my writing "talent" to good use.

Antagonist, Echoes of Aetheria, Last Word, Pale Echoes, Remnants of Isolation, and Skyborn (PC)—
These all came with the RPG Maker deal, and they were all made using that software, or so I'm given to understand.

Oddworld: New N Tasty (PC)—
A remake (not remaster) of the original Abe's Odyssee. I remember enjoying the original (yeah, I'm super old), so yeah, I grabbed this when the price was something I could handle.

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Collector's Edition (PS4)—
Squeenix sent me an email saying this CE was on sale... $80 off the retail. Still a pricey collection, but I didn't have the re-release yet and I've been eyeballing this collection for a long time. I've played enough of it to realize how much more I like the XII moogles as opposed to the 'white ball of fluff' moogles they use now. And Balthier has replaced Cloud as my FF crush...but I have a feeling that will change again when the FFVII REMAKE comes out.


Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Collector's Edition (PS4)—
I have a thing for collector's editions. It doesn't even have to be for a game I'd play. If they come with a figure, all the better. This one does.

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris Gold Edition—
Not a game this time, at least, this set doesn't actually come with a copy anyway. But that's OK; I already have this game for PC. This little set has an artbook, a map, and a funny little big-headed Lara Croft figure. I just can't say no to neat figures from video games...especially when they're on sale.

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (PC)—
I've wanted this for years. I followed the development like the very best of gaming stalkers. I considered buying it right off the bat, but I couldn't handle $30 at the time. I saw it was available on GOG and knew I'd buy it from them. (I do like the idea that I can play a game without internet and I can transfer it to a non-internet PC without people thinking I'm doing something nefarious with it.) The Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale put it just within my price range.

Might & Magic 1-6 (PC)—
I'm not sure how I'll like these, but they were on sale on GOG for a whopping $2.49 for all six games. Hard to turn that down...

Gotten anything new lately? Tell us about it in the comments! ♥


Until next time...

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Screenshot Saturday #44 - Enslaved

Another Saturday, another random smattering of video game screenshots. Enjoy the following selection from Enslaved! ♥


***Enslaved***
Screenshot Saturday

Check out that view!

Monday, January 16, 2017

Movie Monday (#35) - Simple Traversal (DmC)


The blog series where I share a gaming vid. These are most often me, playing a game. Usually not well.  


***Simple Traversal***
Secret Mission
DmC Devil May Cry (Definitive Edition)

I've spent many, many hours playing DmC Devil May Cry. First on the 360 (over 600 hrs, believe it or not), then on PC, and then the Definitive Edition on PS4. For some reason, I just love this game. (And yes, I've reviewed it. You can find that HERE.)

Anyway, I've embedded a video below, from the Definitive Edition. It's one of the Secret Missions that the game features. This particular one is part of the platforming involved in this game. Enjoy! ▼

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Screenshot Saturday (#30) - DmC Skin Mods

DmC is one of my favorite games. I get a kick out of this decidedly different take on the Devil May Cry story / franchise. My favorite part of the PC edition is the modding. And I learned how to do my own skin mods. (This doesn't modify the gameplay at all.) Here are a few screens from my various PC playthroughs, featuring a few of my favorite skins I've done. Enjoy! ♥


***DmC Devil May Cry***

Dark Son skin mod for the Son of Sparda skin
(SoS skin is unlocked after beating the game on Son of Sparda difficulty.)
Bloody Blades skin mod for Samurai weapons skin
(includes Rebellion, Ebony and Ivory, Aquila, and Revenant; Samurai skin is DLC)

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Screenshot Saturday (#21) - Enslaved: Odyssey to the West


I've been playing more Enslaved lately since I have character skins that boost their abilities. This selection of screenshots shows off the Classic Monkey skin, which gives Monkey more strength in his attacks. It's a neat looking skin, I admit.

Oh, one shot is a mech, not Monkey. The mech's pretty cool too. 


**Enslaved: Odyssey to the West**

"My name is Tripitaka, but I often get called Trip."
(Yeah, she's not even in the shot. lol)

Friday, July 15, 2016

—DLC Review— Vergil's Downfall (DmC)

After playing just a bit of Vergil's downfall, I realized that I really should review some DLC separate from the game. Some DLC is just that good ...or bad.



***Vergil's Downfall***
DmC Devil May Cry


Published by Capcom | Developed by Ninja Theory 
Released 2013/2015 | Action
Standard Edition for Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Definitive Edition for Xbox One, PS4
Review: Xbox 360, PC, PS4
*Rated M for Mature 17+*
Blood and Gore |Drug Reference
Nudity | Strong Language | Sexual Content

HGG rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 8/10

Thursday, July 14, 2016

On the Horizon (#9)

In which I talk about upcoming games or game-related items I'm eager to get my hands on...


***Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice***

So, yeah. Remember Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC Devil May Cry? All made by Ninja Theory, the greatest game developer of all time? (No, they didn't pay me to say that. I'm just in love with them. All of them. The whole damn company.)

They're making another game, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. I've watched a few of their development diaries and WOW. I can't even believe this is a game. Check out this Senua trailer: 


Freaky, right? She looks so lifelike, so real. I'm really excited about this game. It's still a little ways from release; it's not even up on Amazon yet...but it is on Steam. It appears it will be released for PS4 and PC, so YAY ME!!! I'm gonna get it for both! Eventually. :D

I strongly recommend you check out the development diaries. It's really cool to see this game take shape. You can find the whole list on YouTube:

Hellblade Development Diaries 

    Until next time...

    Sunday, July 10, 2016

    —Game Review— Enslaved: Odyssey to the West


    Hubby and I downloaded the demo for this game and it sat on the 360 for a while before either one of us decided to try it out. He tried it and found it a bit frustrating, platformer that it is and hardcore gamer that he's not. I took over and got through the demo. We were both impressed with the graphics. I mean, damn. Seriously, DAMN. He sent me off to look for the game on Amazon. 

    I bought it. I played it. More than once. I loved it. I even bought the PC edition, just so I could have the little extras I couldn't get with the console edition. Um, yeah. Love. SO. MUCH. LOVE.

    Let's break this all down.



    ***Enslaved: Odyssey to the West***




    Published by Bandai Namco | Developed by Ninja Theory
    Released 2010 | Action, Platformer
    For Xbox 360, PS3, PC | Review: Xbox 360, PC
    *Rated T for Teen*
    Blood | Language
    Suggestive Themes | Violence

    HGG rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 9.8/10

    Thursday, June 30, 2016

    —Game Review— DmC Devil May Cry

    I've played through this game several times on the 360 and now I've treated myself to the PC edition, because...well, why not? ☺ Having the PC version means screencaps and new impressions, though the gameplay itself isn't any different from the console version. (Yes, I PC game using a 360 controller.) I've also bought myself the Definitive Edition for PS4, 'cause....again, why not? Might as well own them all. LOL


    ***DmC: Devil May Cry***
    Standard/Definitive Editions




    Published by Capcom | Developed by Ninja Theory
    Released 2013 | Action
    For all platforms | Review: Xbox 360, PC, PS4
    *Rated M for Mature 17+*
    Blood and gore | Drug reference
    Intense violence | Nudity
    Sexual content | Strong language

    HGG rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 8/10

    Tuesday, June 28, 2016

    Tips N Tricks Tuesday (#1) - Red Orb Farming with Dante (DmC)

    On Tuesdays—not all Tuesdays, but some Tuesdays—I will now be sharing various gaming tips and tricks I've discovered over the years. These will mostly be my own discoveries, and probably won't be anything great or anything someone else hasn't already discovered, but they helped me and theoretically should help others. When I share other people's tricks that I've used myself, I will endeavor to give credit where credit is due. I will include screenshots and/or videos when I can, because a picture really is worth a thousand words in gaming.

    For my very first tip, here's one that I discovered during my first playthrough of the Xbox 360 edition of DmC Devil May Cry (aka DMC5).

    Please note: This is an M-rated game, though there isn't anything M-rated in this vid. No language, and only inanimate objects are destroyed. ▼

    Saturday, June 11, 2016

    Screenshot Saturday (#16) - DmC Devil May Cry


    DmC Devil May Cry quickly became one of my favorite games. So much so that after buying the Xbox 360 edition, I also grabbed the PS4 Definitive Edition and then the PC edition. I may have a problem...


    ***DmC Devil May Cry***
    Definitive Edition

    First trophy

    Monday, May 16, 2016

    Movie Monday (#9) - Enslaved: Odyssey to the West


    As my favorite game, it makes sense that I share some gaming vidz of Enslaved, right? Right. So here you go. This game is rated T, but this short video doesn't have any language or blood in it.

    This one was pretty cool. I actually thought I didn't make it. I was wrong. :D 



    **Enslaved: Odyssey to the West**


    *All things Enslaved are ©Bandai Namco/Ninja Theory. These companies do not in any way endorse this fan blog.

    Until next time... 

    Monday, May 9, 2016

    Movie Monday (#8) - DmC Devil May Cry


    For the many, many hours I've played DmC Devil May Cry, it's weird how little I've actually shared with anyone.

    I've selected a short video I saved of me taking out a hell knight and a frost knight. Each only takes damage from a certain type of attack and in this game, they like to throw both of these at you at once.

    This is an M-rated game, so if you're squeamish about that, you might want to skip this particular Movie Monday. Otherwise, enjoy! ♥ 



    ***DmC Devil May Cry***
    Definitive Edition


    *Video recorded by The Heartless Gamer Girl (LowliGiggre on the PlayStation Network) using the PS4; © Capcom/Ninja Theory; these companies do not in any way endorse this fan blog.

    Until next time... 

    Saturday, April 16, 2016

    Screenshot Saturday (#8) - Enslaved: Odyssey to the West


    For today's screenshots, here're are a few from Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. This is [currently] my favorite game. I freakin' love it. That is all.



    ***Enslaved: Odyssey to the West***

    "Well, it's not destiny. It's a huge mech!"

    Saturday, March 5, 2016

    Screenshot Saturday (#2) - DmC Devil May Cry


    DmC Devil May Cry is the first game I tried modding for myself. Just skin mods for now, but it's a start. 



    ***DmC Devil May Cry***
    (PC edition)

    © Capcom/Ninja Theory*

    I may have gone a little crazy with the tattoos, but I really like tattoos. Oh well. This is one of the skin mods I've done. I've got more recent ones, but need to get some good screenshots.

    The facial hair is a mod done by DmC Mods member Jareda. I use it in all my Dante mods. :)

    *Capcom and Ninja Theory do not in any way endorse this fan blog.

    Until next time... 

    Tuesday, December 29, 2015

    New Loot! (#20)

    Here're some my latest PC scores. OK, I admit it. I got these a few weeks ago. Seriously, I may have a problem. I broke down and got an account at GOG.com and Steam. I just can't help myself when they offer me cool games for less than $5.



    ***Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD***

    Oddworld Stranger's Wrath HDPublished by EA Games/Oddworld Inhabitants
    Developed by Oddworld Inhabitants
    Released 2010 
    *Rated T for Teen*

    This was one of those odd splurges that I can't really explain. I remember playing one of the Oddworld games on my playstation about a billion years ago, and I remember thinking it was a fun game. So this one intrigued me and it was only a couple bucks. I've only played it for a few minutes and the controls are kinda messed up, so I have some tweaking to do before I can really get into it.

    When I bought this, I also grabbed The Witcher and The Witcher 2. My disc version of Witcher didn't want to work with my PC (PC's too new or something), so I just grabbed the DRM-free version from GOG for only $1.49, and since it was also on sale, I grabbed Witcher 2 while I was there (only $2.99). For spending more than $5 that day, GOG gave me System Shock 2 for free. Not sure I'll play that one, but I have it. 




      Published by DotEmu
      Developed by DotEmu
      Released 2015 (trilogy)
      *Unrated*

      GOG offered this for $1.49 and Double Dragon II is one of those fond childhood memories for me. Figured the price was right, though I suspect playing it again will distinctly pale in comparison to the memory.

      Sorry, I don't have any images of this one yet. Once I play it, I'll get some screencaps. :) 



      ***DmC Devil May Cry***
      Complete Collection

      Published by Capcom
      Developed by Ninja Theory
      Released 2013
      Action, Hack n Slash
      *Rated M for Mature 17+*

      I'm a Devil May Cry junkie. A bad one. I think I own just about everything to do with DMC now. And I mean everything. I think. I even have every episode of the short-lived* anime show. I am missing some soundtracks, come to think of it. In fact, I don't think I even want the OST for this particular DmC.

      I grabbed all the DLC to go with this too. I mean, when I want a game, I want the FULL game, dammit! lol
        *The life of this show might have been pre-determined, I don't know. It was only 12 episodes, though, so pretty darn short.



        ***Devil May Cry 4***
        Special Edition

        Published by Capcom
        Developed by Capcom
        Released 2015
        Action, Hack n Slash 
        *Rated M for Mature 17+*

        This edition of DMC4 was just released in mid-2015. It has five playable characters instead of the two in the standard edition that came out on Xbox 360 and PS3. The SE was released for PC, PS4 and Xbone. I have a PS4, but grabbed the PC version 'cause, why not? I ♥ my PC. I may eventually grab the PS4 version, but at this point I don't see a reason to.





          ***Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening***
          Special Edition

          Published by Capcom
          Developed by Capcom
          Released 2005 (PC port 2006)
          Action, Hack n Slash
          *Rated M for Mature 17+*

          I have this in my copy of Devil May Cry HD Collection for Xbox 360, but I wanted to play with mods and whatnot, so I grabbed the PC version when Steam offered it at a discount. I installed the one mod I read was completely necessary to make this PC port enjoyable, but I've yet to try it out. There's a possibility I'll hate it. If so, I still have the Devil May Cry HD Collection for my 360, so no real loss. :) 





            ***Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning***


            Published by EA Games/38 Studios
            Developed by Big Huge Games/38 Studios
            Released 2012
            Action RPG 
            *Rated M for Mature 17+*

            I'm not entirely sure why I grabbed this from Steam other than it was on sale. Pretty pathetic, right? Don't get me wrong, I really like this game. I've beaten it on the 360, including all the DLC, so I'm not entirely sure why I wanted it for the PC too. Maybe I'll mod it. There aren't many, if any, mods for this game, at least not any i can find. It needs some. I need to learn to mod, so why not mod a game that needs a few, right? :) 

            Until next time... 

            Thursday, December 24, 2015

            New Loot! (#19)

            I can't seem to stop buying games, even knowing I don't have time to play them all. There's something broken in my head...




            ***Heavenly Sword***

            Published by Sony Computer Entertainment
            Developed by Ninja Theory
            Released 2007
            PlayStation Exclusive
            *Rated T for Teen*

            I bought a PS3 game and I don't even have a PS3. I think that might mean I have a problem. However, this is a Ninja Theory game and I LOVE them. L.O.V.E. It's an unhealthy obsession, really. Stalkerly, even. OK, maybe not that bad. Still.

            Oh, and guess what else? I discovered there's a movie of this game, one that runs parallel to the game, according to the reviews I've read on Amazon. I've added it to my wishlist, of course.



            ***Dante's Inferno***

            Published by EA Games
            Developed by Visceral Games
            Released 2010
            *Rated M for Mature 17+*

            Um, yeah. I can't exactly remember why I got this other than it seemed to be the type of game I'd enjoy. I don't even remember exactly what it's about, other than the classic poem by Dante. You know the one. Inferno? [snort]




            ***N3 Ninety Nine Nights***

            Published by Microsoft Studios
            Developed by Q Entertainment/Phantagram
            Released 2006
            Xbox Exclusive
            *Rated M for Mature 17+*

            I have the second game, so I needed the first. Right? Am I right? Yeah, sure. Anyway, I got it. I'll play it. I enjoy the second game though it gives me fits from time to time. Crazy psycho, throw-the-controller fits. Yeah... there's  definitely something broken in my head...





            ***Venetica***

            Published by dtp entertainment/Atari
            Developed by Deck 13 Interactive
            Released 2009 
            *Rated T for Teen*

            Another I bought 'cause it seemed like a game I'd like. I opted for the PC version 'cause it was cheaper and I like my PC. We'll see how that goes...

            Also available for PS3.





            ***The Last Wish***
            Introducing the Witcher

            Written by Andrzej Sapkowski
            Published by Orbit
            Released 2008 

            Not a game, but certainly related to a few. I'm not sure how much I'll actually like this book, but I figured I'd buy the first in the series and give it a shot. I have a feeling the gore might be a little more than I'm comfortable with, but who knows. Maybe the games are more graphic. LOL


            Until next time... 

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