![]() Lords of the Fallen also lacks some of Dark Soul's character. I found the environments to be not quite as interesting as the Dark Souls games, but some areas were a bit complex to explore. ![]() In many respects it plays very similarly to Dark Souls - but without multiplayer and it's more forgiving. Endless Legends is worth a try if you're looking for a different 4X game.Īs a fan of the combat in Dark Souls, Lords of the Fallen is a natural fit for me. I also had some harder difficulty levels to try. At release I did find the game a bit too easy, but hopefully the AI has been improved in the meantime. Research is more open ended than in many games too. Each has a unique faction quest that can be followed as one of the victory conditions, along with some unique mechanics. Factions are more than simply applying some bonuses. Each faction is more varied than in many 4X games. This also provides some interesting decisions about where the city should be located. The world is comprised of regions, which can only host 1 city, so city spam isn't a problem. ![]() It is this willingness to try new things that makes it stand out. No worries though because the game just tracks your mistakes but you can continue to make progress.Įndless Legend is a fantasy-themed 4X strategy game that isn't afraid to stray from the norm. They start off pretty easy as they introduce the concepts, but can get devilishly difficult by the end. There are a variety of clue types that need to be assimilated to figure out the puzzle without making mistakes. For example, there can be clues to specify how many within a column are 'marked', or how many of the surrounding hexes are marked. Basically the player needs to figure out which of the hexes are the marked ones by using logic to put the clues together. Hexcells, Hexcells Plus, and Hexcells Infinite are interesting puzzle games. I think any fan of the TV series would enjoy the storytelling in the Walking Dead games, just don't expect great gameplay. Lee + Clementine in Season 1 were probably my favorite duo in any game, but Clementine still shined in Season 2. I didn't get as attached to the characters in Season 2 as I did in Season 1, but it was still a great ride. The Walking Dead games are more about participating in a story than about the gameplay (which is limited). ![]() The mouse and keyboard controls were absolutely horrible, but luckily using a controller provided a much smoother experience. There wasn't any detailed scripting of party members behavior either. It just wasn't as tactically involving as I would like, revolving around abilities that have cool down periods. The world was huge for a game of this type, with many locations to stumble upon. For me, DA: Inquisition was all about the story, character banter and exploration of the beautiful world that Bioware crafted. I typically don't get involved with multiplayer, but I had so much fun participating in PvP combat in the Bell Tower, both as a guardian and trespasser.įor a game that had many things I didn't like about it, Dragon Age: Inquisition managed to overcome its weaknesses and break into my top games of 2014. Combat is more about reading enemy animations and learning their moves than having ultra quick reflexes and memorizing complicated combos. Without further ado, below are the games released in 2014 that I've played enough to form an opinion on.ĭark Souls and Dark Souls 2 are simply my favorite action / RPG games that feature melee combat. My reviews probably aren't as entertaining as those written by more skilled writers, but hopefully they're helpful. If you've read my reviews before, I tend to be more detailed than the average review you'll find on mainstream sites. Playing a game with the intention to review it is quite a different beast than just playing for enjoyment. I've meant to write some reviews several times throughout the year, but it never quite panned out. This got me thinking, a year in review post would be an easy way to get me writing again. My favorite gaming forum ( Quarter To Three) just started their annual vote for best games of 2014. I've definitely played many games since then. Wow, I haven't reviewed anything since April 2014.
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