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I'm pretty sure system shock 2 did it too, before bioshock, but with more options.

My main problem with Bioshock is that it was too handholdy for an immersive sim. Like i said before, the map design consisted of just pretty looking corridors leading to another wide open space, compared to System shock 2 which did actually change up the setpieces.

Sure, yeah, i should have used system shock 2 for comparison but i saw someone say prey was inferior to bioshock which made me unbelievably pissed off because of how bad of a take it was.

Bioshock Review: This game broke my heart.

Alright, here's my take on Bioshock. It sucks.

After finally wrapping up Bioshock, I can't help but feel it doesn't quite live up to its reputation for brilliance. I went in expecting a narrative masterpiece, but what I got felt more like a recycled version of Half-Life.

For a title hailed as an immersive sim, it fails to deliver. Instead of offering rich, expansive environments, it confines players to linear pathways that feel like they're holding your hand a bit too tightly. It's almost insulting, really.

Sure, Talos I in Prey may have lacked a bit of life, but it felt more organic and open compared to the claustrophobic shooting galleries of Bioshock.

Bioshock garnered heaps of praise, but in reality, it's just a run-of-the-mill FPS with a sprinkle of elemental powers. The storyline is average at best, and the ending? Predictable from a mile away.

But the real deal-breaker for me is the gameplay. It's just so… dull. I've had more fun with shooters from the '90s than this. Enemy variety is lacking, and the constant feeling of confinement in the environment is suffocating (at least, from what I gathered in the few hours I played).

The level design, while aesthetically pleasing, boils down to lengthy corridors leading to open spaces filled with either big daddies or regular enemies, only to repeat the cycle again and again.

In contrast, Prey (2017) really challenges you to think outside the box, to strategize and adapt. Bioshock, on the other hand, seems content to spoon-feed you every step of the way, which, frankly, feels like an insult to the player's intelligence.

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Bioshock Review: This game broke my heart.

Alright, here's my take on Bioshock. It sucks.

After finally wrapping up Bioshock, I can't help but feel it doesn't quite live up to its reputation for brilliance. I went in expecting a narrative masterpiece, but what I got felt more like a recycled version of Half-Life.

For a title hailed as an immersive sim, it fails to deliver. Instead of offering rich, expansive environments, it confines players to linear pathways that feel like they're holding your hand a bit too tightly. It's almost insulting, really.

Sure, Talos I in Prey may have lacked a bit of life, but it felt more organic and open compared to the claustrophobic shooting galleries of Bioshock.

Bioshock garnered heaps of praise, but in reality, it's just a run-of-the-mill FPS with a sprinkle of elemental powers. The storyline is average at best, and the ending? Predictable from a mile away.

But the real deal-breaker for me is the gameplay. It's just so… dull. I've had more fun with shooters from the '90s than this. Enemy variety is lacking, and the constant feeling of confinement in the environment is suffocating (at least, from what I gathered in the few hours I played).

The level design, while aesthetically pleasing, boils down to lengthy corridors leading to open spaces filled with either big daddies or regular enemies, only to repeat the cycle again and again.

In contrast, Prey (2017) really challenges you to think outside the box, to strategize and adapt. Bioshock, on the other hand, seems content to spoon-feed you every step of the way, which, frankly, feels like an insult to the player's intelligence.

#bioshock #bioshock 1 #bioshock 2 #bioshock game #immersive sims #immsims #half life #half-life #thief #thiefthedarkproject #borderlands #2k #gearbox #fallout #prey 2017 #arkane #video game reviews #reviews #videogames #vibeogames

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What do I think of starfield??

There is no review. You can tell how disappointed I am when it took almost a year for me to write a "Review" that isn't even a review, which is this one.

#starfield #bethesda #review #game review #video games #todd howard #rpg #roleplaying games #rpg games #ttrpg #crpg #arpg

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Hogwarts Legacy. My thoughts.

First of all let me say that i did not pre order this game, a friend let me use his account for the time being because he wanted me to know what my thoughts were about it.

                                                           Overall gameplay

The open world aspect was a pleasant surprise because i thought it was going to be another ubislog title with hundreds of side activities sprinkled across the map without any real substance

But it isn’t. It’s beautifully crafted and feels alive

Everything else however it falls short. In my opinion, most of it ranges from Ok (mid) to aggressively mediocre (INCREDIBLY mid)

The combat, holy fuck the combat is boring! The magic system somehow almost managed to convince me to get forspoken instead. There are like 3 unforgivable curses and like 26 in total spells. If you have Expalliarmus, Confringo and stupefy then fuck, you’re set for life. Just go ham.

The RPG mechanics are underwhelming. No sense of character building or any of the sort at all. At the very least your choices do have some effect on the stories but the RPG mechanics are more underwhelming than fallout 4. To start with the “Talent” or “Perk” system is very barebones. Most of them are either damage modifiers for your spells, makes them AOE attacks, makes you more stealthy or to improve the room of requirement. 

The story? I thought it was okay. No more, no less. It is absolutely nothing special. It’s just not for me. There were no memorable characters imo. And the trans character they put in is just there to tick boxes. Which is not a good thing. It feels like they just put her in because of the backlash.  Look, i thought this game was going to be worse than it actually is but thankfully it’s not. It’s still pretty mediocre, and mediocre this days basically means a masterpiece now. I think it could have been better with the RPG mechanics and magic system expanded instead of what fucking barebones shit we have now.  Bravo avalanche, you managed to make a decent game. It wasn’t anything special but at least it was something that wasn’t shit. You can’t blame me for being skeptic. I’ve seen your catalogue, most of them are bad movie games and literally not even a decade ago you guys made the worst toys to life games to ever exist. Disney Infinity. Oh and your collector’s edition is still dogshit. 

Verdict: 4.5/10. Mediocre. To buy, or not to buy: Don’t buy. Wait for sale. Don’t pay 70-80 dollarinos for this. Wait until it’s like 30-40.

now for a rant. Anyone who pre ordered multiple copies of this game just to “own the libs” need to get the fuck off the hobby for good. You guys have never learned from cyberpunk and 2042 and it shows. 

#hp #harry potter #hogwarts #hogwarts legacy #review #game review #gaming #rpg #roleplaying game #wrpg

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Sonate pour clavecin en la mineur, Kk. 3 – Domenico Scarlatti

Bulles de savon (Soap Bubbles) Jean Siméon Chardin, 1734

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Le voile noir (The Black Veil) Samuel Melton Fisher, 1907/8