Recent reviews by George

Given the new round of updates, Cities 2 is now in the state it should have been at release. Hopefully the diligent work and the positive trend of the last two patches, Economy 2.0 and Detailer’s, continue to improve this game. Let the real work begin.

I struggled for a while to write this review. After my experience with this game, I needed time to reflect on and process what I had gone through. Sometimes, you experience something that shifts your worldview and how you perceive yourself. It is a beautiful game—in story-telling, art, music, and sound. I both loved and hated this game for the feelings it evoked. But true art is when something rocks you to your core, and that's exactly what this lovely work did. And I wish I could re-live my time with this game because I can't even think about it now without feeling some pain. Thank you to everyone who worked on this, truly.

It’s a game that’s as graceful, elegant, difficult—at times—as it can get towards representing the peak of samurai history in Japan in the face of the invasion of Tsushima. As far as PC, game runs excellent, the port is well made and the experience feels like it was made for PC from the very start. It is one of my favorite games I have ever played and I'm grateful to be alive at this point in time where technology, cinematography, and game development can make such a work of art.

Regarding the PSN debacle, if you live in a country where the game is blocked for purchase, I strongly empathize with you and I hope that Sony resolves your issue. That is an unfair practice and I am so sorry that you all cannot enjoy this experience.

However, for the crowd of “anti PSN linking” entitled PC gamers, I have no doubt you have at some point linked an Xbox account or some other connection to your Steam or any other platform. If you feel compelled to review bomb a game because you (granted, you live in a country where the service is accessible) are crying over having to connect a PSN account to access the OPTIONAL multiplayer mode of a fundamentally single player game, go out and touch grass. Smell some flowers. You need it. Because I’d hate to see how you approach any other "inconvenience" in your life.

Baldur's Gate is undoubtedly the best RPG I have played in the last twenty years. The combination of graphics, storytelling, character development, and soundtrack make the experience feel otherworldly. It's a game I plan to revisit for the next ten years through future updates and a Definitive Edition like DoS II. Thank you to the developers at Larian for making such a blockbuster of a game, as well as the narrator and voice actors for their amazing performances. Game of the year of 2023 by far.

I have clocked in about 7 hours now and still have not attended the second class of my first day, just walking around Hogwarts. The attention to detail in every hall, nook, and cranny represents the passion these developers have for this game. Well done capturing that perfect magic.

Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes! ♥♥♥♥ imperialism

This game is fantastic. Every bit worth the wait. As someone who grew up watching the first teaser many years ago and is now finally getting to play this game, it is an unreal feeling.

Night City is phenomenal to say the least. I’ve barely scratched the surface of main missions just doing side gigs and getting lost in this beautiful world.

The vibes of Neuromancer, Blade Runner, and even Akira are all here in full display. The soundtrack is so pleasing, the environment is jaw dropping. The gameplay is so fun.

I’ve been fortunate to not have many serious bugs, just silly floating characters from time to time. To the developers at CD, thank you so much for putting in your hearts. Me being such a huge fan of the cyberpunk genre, this game has made me happy beyond my wildest dreams.

Disco Elysium is an absolutely riveting story coupled with a traditional RPG experience. I couldn't put the game down as I was so drawn in to the story and so attached to the wonderful line of characters that the game features. Really there aren't enough words to explain this game, play it for yourself and become immersed in not only a story, but a culture, geography, and the politics of a world that is more original than anything I've seen. Thank you to the developers for their countless hours of work and all the individuals attached to this game. Now if you'll excuse me, Revachol calls once more.

Catch me in a rage comp sometime

The fly is symbolic of our desires. Reach high to the sky, enjoy the trip upwards, and have it all end in the end. It was worth the wait. Life is about the journey, not the destination. We should not live our lives simply relying on the end. Instead, take a deep breath, and just love the life that surrounds you. The fly, even after getting stuck in a spider web or crashing into an obstacle, still managed to reach his final destination, among the stars. Us humans, we should be the same. No matter what obstacle is in our way, we should brave it and rise to the top. Enjoy life my friends, and enjoy this game as well.

10/10 Deep relaxation and meditation.