The Sims 4 is currently the latest in the popular life simulation series brought to you by Maxis/EA. As someone that hasn't played since the original Sims, I was interested in seeing how the series has grown. There's a lot of improvements to the graphics and UI, including a full rotating view. Characters have also been given many more features, both in terms of appearance and personality.
Pretty much every aspect of the game has grown since its first incarnation, but not enough to make the game feel unrecognizable. The overall experience feels very much the same, and that's not a bad thing because The Sims was quite the charmer back in its day. You can hear more of my thoughts on the game at 4:12:48 in the video above.
Episode 3 of BETHESDA BLUNDERS! is here, this time with a special appearance by Blizzard! Honestly, way more AAA game publishers could've been in this one. It's like there's a contest recently of which one could be dumber and they all just keep going!
Christmas Shopper Simulator (and its sequel) is an open-ended affair with a tongue-in-cheek take on holiday shopping! While you can find a quick summary of my thoughts on the games at 2:11:55 in the video above, I think "goofy fun" explains it well enough!
The sequel even has a couple of free add-ons, allowing you to play as an ant or a fly. I skipped these mainly so all of you have something to try that wasn't shown during the stream, but they both sound pretty fun!
For a battle royale parody, Cuisine Royale is actually pretty good! At the time I played this, it was already running smoother than PUBG ever did. My thoughts on the game can be found in the video at 2:29:26.
Brave dangerous dungeons, menacing monsters and terrifying tropes in this comedic homage to tabletop RPGs!
Knights of Pen & Paper 2: Free Edition is a riotous romp through classic roleplaying fare. Your journey truly begins with a duo of fresh adventurers, though the intro features a wonderfully humorous encounter between a legendary beast and an overpowered hero. This opening scene is a perfect example of the comedy you can expect throughout the rest of the game.
Cold Snake takes down the Ghosts of Christmas Past!
Merry Gear Solid 2: Ghosts of Christmas Past is both a tribute to and parody of the classic Metal Gear titles. You play as "Cold Snake", infiltrating Outer Savin' Mall to foil the plans of the Ghosts of Christmas Past and perhaps salvage the spirit of Christmas.
I know, you probably thought this video was never coming.
My throat has been kind of messed up, so I kept putting it off in hopes that would change so I could record my voice. It turns out that between being sick and streaming 6 nights a week, this video wouldn't be getting done any time soon unless I tried something different. This is what I came up with, and I think it does the job while also showing off a fun time I had with my viewers.
Classic RPG battles with internet tropes and memes!
Epic Battle Fantasy III is a turn-based party RPG that gladly pokes fun at the genre as well as itself. You play as the trio of epic characters introduced in earlier titles - Lance, Matt and Natalie - as they set out to recover their power and items after an encounter with an ancient demon.
I have to say that for a basic/casual MMORPG, I've been digging this one. It's perhaps the perfect game to introduce new players to the genre, or could be something fun to play while waiting for your main MMO to add new content!
Plants vs. Zombies is a classic tower defense game created by PopCap in 2009. You must defend your home against a legion of undead, with only your gardening skills to save you!
It's war on the streets (and the docks and in the amusement park... okay, everywhere) between the Bats and Jokerz!
Gotham City Impostors is a multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) based loosely on the rivalry between Batman and the Joker. Instead of playing as super-powered heroes and villains though, you're more like the member of a wannabe super-gang. Armed with an assortment of wacky weapons and hastily-made costumes, you take to the streets in all-out war against the rival gang.
I decided to give each game its own video instead of a "Double Feature". The second title and video can be found after the break!
GentleMoon
Escape the zombie apocalypse... by flying to the moon!
GentleMoon is a first person shooter made by the creator of the Timore horror series. As the lone survivor of the zombie apocalypse, you formulate a less-then-genius plan of escape... to the moon. To accomplish this task, you'll need a working rocket ship and some supplies. Scavenge the area and gun down any zombies that stand in your way!
Escape a bizarre game show where your life is on the line!
Close Your Eyes is a 2D horror game originally created during Ludum Dare 29. You're the unwilling participant of a hanging - televised in a game show format - as punishment for your crimes. The rope breaks and you beat a hasty retreat in an effort to escape.
Dogs, carpentry and explosives make up this selection of highlights from my recent stream. I've also created a new YouTube playlist for stream highlights of the games not already part of another series.
Manage an entire kingdom using only three buttons!
At its heart, Sort the Court! is a resource management title. You play as a king, and your job is to grow the kingdom and join the Council of Crowns. Managing the kingdom is done by simply answering 'yes' or 'no' questions asked by the various NPCs that enter your castle and trying to keep up the kingdom's three assets - population, happiness and gold. It's not quite as easy as it sounds, however.
