Journey (PS4)

Date Purchased:  May 23, 2016
Date Completed: June 16, 2016
Price: $4.49

For years I've heard about Journey, I continue to hear about it whenever a game is considered "artsy" it immediately draws comparison to Journey.  I've played another game from the developer "That Game Company", namely "Flower" and my feelings to that and Journey are similar.  I appreciate them, but I don't get the same "feelings" that others experience.  Perhaps it's the way I play games, that takes away from the whimsy.  I'm very goal oriented, heck, I've made a game out of finishing games (this blog), so I'm not really one to stop and smell the flowers.  Power through, that's what I do, and it's how I like to play.  So, while I'm glad I finally played this one, I can't say I recommend it to a gamer like me.  It's short, it was a unique experience and I don't regret my purchase, I just can't honestly say it's a "must play", much to the contrast of everyone else.  Pass.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)

Date Purchased: October 13, 2009
Date Completed: N/A (Replay)
Price: $59.99

Uncharted 2 is widely regarded as the best in the series, even post Uncharted 4.  Playing this game after Drake's Fortune, I can understand why.  This is an amazing upgrade in every way, graphically, story, acting, set pieces, you name it.  Uncharted 2 is one of the few games I've finished twice, I remember finishing it, then immediately playing it again on a harder difficulty back in '09.  The game still holds up today, however now after playing 3 Uncharted games back to back to back, I'm starting to get a little fatigued, especially of the long firefights, which were typically my favorite part of the game before.  I'll be taking a break but will get to Uncharted 3 soon.  Recommend absolutely.