Happy Monday Pixlbit Nation. So we are starting August and the summer is almost over. Of course here in my little piece of Southern California that means crazy triple digit heat and I’m at the point where I want to start knocking out more games off Mount Backlog. Since I haven’t given a games played update in a couple of weeks its time to catch up and see how July went.
I started three games in July and finished one game. I’m thinking of removing a couple of games off my list of games started this year because they are either games I don’t want to play anymore, or tablet games where there really is no ending. One game on my July list that just missed the cut is The Crew.
I finished The Crew after two weekends of just having marathon sessions on Saturday. One weekend I spent playing through most of the East Coast, and this past weekend I knocked out the final two big sections of the game leading up to the big epic battle (it really wasn’t that epic if you complete a lot of the challenges leading up to it because you have a real kick ass car.) Surprisingly I really enjoyed this game despite the negative things I read about the graphics of the game and how some online folks acted. The game reminded me of Midnight Club where you would go to certain sections to trigger missions, the missions were similar, and the fun of just driving around this huge area.
The controls were fine, and was setup like a typical racing game, and what was a nice twist was that it went from fun Arcade racing game, to more of a refined (I use this term loosely) once you hit a certain point wanting to hit the apex of a corner, following racing lines, etc. The story wasn’t too deep and you’d see the same plot points in any racer flick. Gameplay was fun and I liked the little challenges that are on the freeways/streets while you drive to your destination. Racing through gates, slalom, jumps, finding landmarks, and the various speed tests made the long drives between destinations fun and unlocked some cool stuff for you vehicle.
The Crew is a fun game with a lot to and I’m thinking about reinstalling it on my PS4 to continue playing though all the little challenges. The game is nowhere near the $60 price tag, but at $20 it is a must try for fans of Midnight Club, and arcade racers.
Other Games I Played:
NCAA Football 14 – PS3: I jumped back into my Old Dominion University Dynasty last week, finished off the season at 13-0, beat Navy in the National Title game and expanded the American Athletic Conference to 14 teams and bumped them up into the Bowl Championship Series. I kicked out Tulane, and Temple, and added the Military Academies, SDSU, Boise St., and I think Florida Atlantic (they’re ranked 4th in the nation in the game.) This gives the AAC conference 4 ranked teams.
X-Men Destiny – PS3: I spotted this in my pile of games while searching for NCAA Football and decided to give it a spin. The graphics really look budget but I like the concept of the game of playing with a character that isn’t in the X-Men Universe but rather a person who didn’t know they have powers and have them make choices along the way on which side they associate with. I’m still in the beginnings of the game so I can’t give a love/hate review for the game, but so far I am liking it.
Battlefield 3 – 360: I’m not enjoying this game. I miss the whole run around take out bad guys, rinse repeat. The story is funky, but the one thing I am amazed by is the first mission involving the female pilot in the F-18. The whole prefight checkoff, takeoff off the carrier, and bombing targets is really cool. Everything else is meh.
Driver San Francisco – 360: I think I’m really close to finishing this game. I unlocked another section of the city, and if I actually put in some playing time I can probably knock this game off of Mount Backlog.
Marvel Future Fight – iPad: I did more checking in than playing this game over the past week. Instead of playing everyday I would check-in to get the freebies and the new item they posted
Only problem is the past couple of days I couldn’t get the check-in for Yellowjacket to work. It might be a glitch.
Simpsons Tapped Out – iPad: The creators opened up a new section called Springfield Heights where you unlock items by having the folks of Springfield work in five main buildings to acquire enough resources to build up condos, parking structures, businesses, and two types of mansions. For you folks who like to grind this update is for you!
Fighting Games – iPad:
In WWE Immortals I unlocked
Mad Scientist Bray Wyatt from the weekly tournament, and the new two-week tournament is for a new John Cena character
As much as I make fun of the guy, last week dude broke his nose and instead of ending the match, he continued on and every so often asked the ref for time. The guy is a performer, much respect.
Anyways for the online stuff the developers unlocked these DX items
Free Flow – iPad: I finished the last update 14x14 Mania to get a complete achievement list
I’m bummed that I finished the series because it was such a fun game to play while sitting on the couch or in waiting rooms.
Two New Tablet Games!
The first game is a return of an old favorite
The only thing I don’t like is the freemium treatment with the 5 lives before you wait until they recharge. If only they went back to their $1.99 price tag I would have paid for a game I know I wouldn’t finish…like the previous Angry Birds games.
The map is little more detailed than previous games, and this was scene in the terrible Angry Birds Transformers game.
Instead of having a predetermined group of birds, the birds are now on cards and you unlock them by filling up a damage meter. The more damage you create the closer you get to unlock a new bird.
The game is your typical Angry Bird fun, but I won’t finish the game. I have a better chance of going back to the older games and finishing those games.
The last new tablet game I played is this game
The game is super simple. Tap the right side to punch when one opponent comes at you, and tap the left side to kick when multiple opponents come at you
There isn’t any point to the game other than to beat the endless supply of bad guys. It’s a fun time waster, and the best part is the game gives you an option to watch an add if you want to continue from where you left off or to start over.
Thanks to looking back through Instagram I found out it has been a year since I bought my Wii. I have to say I haven’t played much of the Wii with the exception of turning into an emulator machine, and my short lived run with having my games on a hard drive (the stupid app stopped working.) Despite the funky controller there have been some fun games I’ve played and I wish more games utilized the classic controller because I would have finished a lot more Wii games by this point. Anyways I don’t regret buying the Wii and here’s to more fun with the little white box that sits next to the TV.
Alright Pixlpeeps I am off to get the week started. I finished my donut and I think its time to get moving. Have a good week!
That’s all for now, more later!
-Chris
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