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The Swapper [PC] | Default Prime Review (by bowlingotter)

Posted June 17, 2013 at 11:42 am

Half of this album is cool, other half kinda meh. But this song is pretty great.

(Source: Spotify)

Posted June 7, 2013 at 9:26 am

‘Conditions of My Parole’ by Puscifer is my new jam.

‘Conditions of My Parole’ by Puscifer is my new jam.

Posted June 6, 2013 at 1:20 pm

Game: Prime World: Defenders
Developer: Nival
Publisher: Nival
Platform: PC
Release Date: 6/5/13

Posted June 6, 2013 at 11:46 am

Potty-mouthed married couple plays Orcs Must Die! 2

Posted May 30, 2013 at 1:42 pm

‘Killing Birds With Stones’ by Intronaut is my new jam.

‘Killing Birds With Stones’ by Intronaut is my new jam.

Posted May 26, 2013 at 3:04 pm

Metro: Last Light [PC] | Default Prime Review (by bowlingotter)

Posted May 13, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Heavy.

(Source: Spotify)

Posted May 10, 2013 at 11:18 am

Posted May 8, 2013 at 2:00 am

2013 Finished Games Post - Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon

Games I’ve finished in 2013:

1/15 - ZombiU [Wii U]

2/13 - Omerta: City of Gangsters [PC]

2/29 - Valkyria Chronicles [PS3]

3/19 - Batman: Arkham City [PC]

3/23 - Orcs Must Die! 2 [PC]

3/29 - Mass Effect 3: Citadel DLC [PC]

4/3 - Dead Space 3 [PC]

4/10 - Dead Space 3: Awakening DLC [PC]

4/25 - Surgeon Simulator 2013 [PC]

4/29 - Professor Layton and the Curious Village [3DS]

5/1 - Theatrhythm Final Fantasy [3DS]

5/3 - Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon [PC]

This game is in a peculiar state, almost entirely because it carries the “Far Cry 3” name in its title. The plot has nothing at all to do with Far Cry 3. It’s a parody of 80’s future thrillers and is quite silly in a lot of places.

On the other hand, much of the gameplay is very Far Cry 3. There’s lot of sneaking and the shooting is, obviously, the same (not to mention the driving). It’s very short (you can get through the primary campaign in about 3 hours), and it’s quite linear when compared to Far Cry 3.

But it’s only $15 - and that’s not a sale, it’s actually only $15. And the recreation of the 80s sci-fi thriller world is oh-so accurate. The soundtrack is SPOT ON. And in a nice touch, the NES-style cinematics fit the atmosphere perfectly.

It kinda feels like a mod of Far Cry 3, and thusly, I can understand choosing that title. At such a short length and such a great price for the quality, it’s an absolutely worthwhile play - particularly if you enjoyed movies like Terminator and Blade Runner.

I’m doing a full video review which should be up by the weekend.

Posted May 4, 2013 at 11:33 pm