Recent reviews by WrynnBlade

Final Fantasy XIV is a MMORPG that stands tall among its peers, and even manages to surpass the mighty World of Warcraft in certain aspects. The story is rich and engaging, with a level of depth and complexity that WoW can only dream of. The graphics are stunning and the world is vast and immersive. The character customization is top-notch and allows for a level of individuality that WoW can't match. The gameplay is smooth and fun, with a wide variety of activities to engage in. The community is friendly and welcoming. The game's endgame content is well-designed and provides a challenge for hardcore players. Final Fantasy XIV is a game that any MMORPG fan should check out, it's a true masterpiece and a worthy rival to World of Warcraft.

Borderlands 3 is a game that offers a lot in terms of content and gameplay, but it falls short in several areas. The story is decent, but it feels disjointed and can be hard to follow. The characters, while likable, lack depth and development, and the one that did possess such things, have since been...altered. The gameplay, while fun, can become repetitive and monotonous after a while. The graphics are good, but the world can feel empty and uninspired. The co-op multiplayer is a plus, but the matchmaking system is flawed and can be frustrating. Overall, Borderlands 3 is a decent game, but it fails to live up to the high standards set by previous entries in the series. It's still worth playing for fans of the series, but newcomers may find it lacking in comparison to other games in the genre.

No Man's Sky is a game that will take you on an interstellar journey like no other. Sure, it may have had a rocky start, but Hello Games has been working hard to make it the game it was always meant to be. From the infinite procedurally generated planets to the alien encounters, the game keeps surprising me with new discoveries. It's a true testament to the power of hope, patience and community. The future of No Man's Sky is looking bright, and I can't wait to see what other secrets and adventures the universe holds for us. This game will keep you entertained for hours and make you believe that the sky is not the limit

Like stubbing your toe on that same damn corner. Every time.

You know Terraria? Yea, and you've met Mr. Dark Souls? So they had a love child, and that child was given up to adoption. Then along came No Man's Sky and took the child in as it's own. Thus, Starbound was brought into it's own.
Quite the game, to be certain.

Very fun game. Just goes to show what can be accomplished by a small group of passionate individuals. Puts triple A companies to shame.
Keep up the fantastic work folks!

-- DISCLAIMER --
This is NOT a World of Warcraft Substitute.

If you're going into this game hoping it's the MMO that will keep you from falling back into the crack-handed clutches of Blizzard, you will be most likely be disappointed, and probably wont enjoy the experience too terribly much. That being said, there are some aspects of the game, such as general MMO staple content, that this game shares with WoW and other WoW clones. Some examples of these would be your Dungeons/Raids/PvP/Battlegrounds etc, HOWEVER; the execution of such content is unique to ESO and differs greatly to mainstream MMO content.

This game is a more story driven MMO than most MMO's, and as such, it does a fantastic job of executing its purpose by flawlessly immersing you within the world it brings forth.
There is a beautiful community aspect to the game that always feels welcoming, helpful and sociable. Being that the game is more story driven than most other multiplayer games out there (the most i've experienced so far), you end up recognizing familiar names and people through your encounters in the world. As such; you begin establishing lasting connections quite early with fellow players across your journeys in Tamriel.

The leveling process feels rewarding and steady, and the talent/skill system they have in place expands your ability to play how you want substantially. While there are a few "broken" builds because of the flexibility with skills and freedom of character development, I believe it is a small trade-off for what in my eyes, has greatly broadened the horizons for 'Role Playing' players, and 'Personal Preference' play styles.

All in all, I am really enjoying this game, and the fact you do not need to pay a monthly fee really sold me on the buy. I've payed full price for this game on XBOX, and if it wasn't on sale right now, i'd have paid full price again.
I would also like to add that; this is the FIRST MMO I have experienced where the incentives to become a subscriber are exactly that. INCENTIVES. NOT removal of HINDRANCES. And i've played the likes of SWTOR and LoTRO, so I know what the heck i'm talking about.
Anyways, much love <3 And I hope to see you in Tamriel :)

Below you will find my basic check box review list.


Gameplay-
☐ Nothing better
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Nothing special
☐ Okay
☐ Bad

Graphics-
☐ Masterpiece
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Will do
☐ Bad
☐ Awful

Audio
☑ Amazing
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad

Audience
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Everyone

Story-
☐ Lovely
☑ Great
☐ Good
☐ Average
☐ Not great
☐ None

Difficult-
☐ Just press a bunch of buttons
☐ Easy
☐ Significant brain usage
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Not so easy
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

Grind-
☐ Nothing
☐ Only if you care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isnt necessary to progress
☐ A bit grindy sometimes
☐ Average grind level
☑ Tons of grindable content
☐ Insanity

Game Time-
☐ Short
☐ Average
☐ Long
☑ Depends on you
☐ Endless

Price
☑ Just buy it
☐ Worth the price
☐ Wait for sale
☐ Maybe if you have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended

Awesome game, obviously.

I never thought they'd make a game about my uncle. Being somebody who lives in this region IRL, I can vouch for the validity of that which transpires within the game.

What can I say, it's a sandbox Assassin's Creed open-world slaughterfest that has a captivating story *based* within Tolkien's works of Middle Earth.
If you can push passed the obvious lack of regard for Tolkien's appendicies, and not get hung up about on 'lore' (which yes, Ive read the books, im aware of some major lore problems [Helm Hammerhand for one...really?]) and rather look at it as simply a sandbox enviroment that happens to be based within our beloved Middle Earth, which has a (in its own right) a fantastic one-off non-canonical story thats badass in its own regard - Then you will find it's actually very entertaining and amusing.
As a game on its own - fantastic. The story on its own - fantastic. The gameplay - fantastic. I dont even have a squabble with the game for it not being parallel with Tolkien's work - I think its just fun to be able to run through Middle Earth being a badass ranger :P