真弥-maya- の最近のレビュー

What's there to say, self explanatory.

might be the wrong person to write this review simply because I can’t get over cuteness and charm, which was pretty much all I was expecting to enjoy about Slime Rancher. Farming sims have always held little interest for me mainly because of the eventual tedium that sets in, but the personality and charm I had seen in previews practically forced my hand. What the hell is it about anthropomorphic slimes that is so cute? I know it’s what drove me to play the original Dragon Quest, so even if that was the only thing Slime Rancher did right I probably would have at least gotten a kick out of it.

Luckily, that isn’t the case as this is without a doubt the most engaging work simulator I have ever played, despite falling short of the more immersive “slice of life” expectations set by other games in the genre such as Rune Factory, Harvest Moon, and Stardew Valley.

In a world where everyone's a hero when they launch a shooter, Spec Ops: The Line crushed that stereotype. Never had a game make me question my morality as much as Spec Ops: The line. This game surpassed the level of a game, bringing to me what I can only described as "a very real experience".

The strong emotions of the graphics and voice acting emersed me into a setting where I ponder over every decision I made while playing as the protagonist. I can still vividly remember the very first time I was shown the repercussions after I made a "mistake". Without revealing spoilers, I can only say I regretted so hard I did not make a save before making that decision and it "haunted" me for the rest of the game, quite literally.

Together with This War of Mine, I'm pretty sure Spec Ops: The Line can be arguably the next most realistic war game ever scripted. It introduces as a shooter, but jolts you back up and shake you vigorously, reminding you that every single round that connects with an "enemy", someone out there lost their loved one.

I have been late in picking up Spec Ops: The Line, and I regret letting it grow dust in my collection and not playing it sooner. The experience of this game is as good as reading a great novel. Kudos to the screenwriters for writing such an outstanding story.


Update: Voted for The “Whoooaaaaaaa, dude!” Award 2016

A very beautiful and serene game. I got lost in the tranquilty, checked the clock and 2 hours have past.

The only gripe is that the followers des not do anything. No farming, no fishing, no hunting. It's a wonder how they survive really.