In an attempt to diversify my analysis journal, I decided to play a mobile game. I usually avoid most mobile games like the plague due to their sleazy design/business practices. However, when I heard about a Harry Potter RPG game, my interest was piqued enough to check it out. Unfortunately, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (HPHM) is absolutely no exception to all the other … [Read more...]
Paper Mario: Color Splash – A Frustrating Entry In A Once Beloved Series
The WiiU gets a pretty bad rap these days, one would consider it Nintendo's "red-headed stepchild" if it weren't for the literally red-headed Virtual Boy *rimshot*. But I will always maintain that the system did have some good games. Not a lot, mind you, but some. Unfortunately, the system did suffer from a number of missteps. Games that had potential but were bogged down by … [Read more...]
Golf Story – Throw Your Virtual Clubs Into The Nearest Virtual Water Hazard
My family have been avid golfers for at least four generations. My cousin has participated in many tournaments (and even won a few). My Grandpa, uncles, and dad helped build the Palisades golf course just outside of Manti, Utah. And, as a family we have made it a tradition to go to Top Golf every year on the anniversary of my dad's passing. Needless to say... I hate golf. … [Read more...]
Costume Quest 2 – A Hollow Halloween Adventure
Considering that it is still October, and I just did an analysis of the original Costume Quest, I figured I might as well analyze the sequel while I'm at it. So, let's get to it. Costume Quest 2 (CQ2) takes place immediately after the events of Grubbins on Ice (the DLC expansion of the original CQ), literally. In Grubbins on Ice, the game ends with Reynold, Wren, Everett, … [Read more...]
Costume Quest – You Had Me At “Costume”
It's October! And for me, that means only one thing: Halloween! Those who know me, know that I have a deep love for this holiday. There are many reasons why, but as this is a game critique, I won't go into them here. But, seeing as it is October, I figured I'd do an analysis on Costume Quest, a delightful, yet flawed, little RPG from Double Fine Productions. In Costume Quest … [Read more...]