Ratchet and Clank (PS4)

Date Purchased: March 1, 2018
Date Finished: May 28, 2018
Price: Free (Instant Game Collection)

I was pretty excited to get this game free, it had been on my radar for some time but I never pulled the trigger on a sale.  Then it became free and it still took me a couple months to get around to it.  Well, let's just say I'm glad I didn't put down any money for it.  It's not a bad game, it has its merits, it's just a little ... boring.  The platforming is uninspired, and this game being a shooter at it's very core, isn't that interesting of a shooter either.  It has some cool weapons (the pixelator being my favorite, a weapon that turns 3D models into sprites), a charming story, and is one of the nicest looking games I've played ... it's just not that fun.  Too bad.  Pass.

Super Mega Baseball 2 (Xbox One)

Date Purchased: May 1, 2018
Date Finished: May 21, 2018
Price: Free (Games with Gold)

I was a pretty big fan of the original Super Mega Baseball and the sequel is better in every regard.  It's an amazing game that I've become amazingly good at which is rare for a video game.  This is a surprisingly deep simulation with so much customization it will make your head spin if you get into it.  With time and patience you could recreate the entire MLB, the only thing missing would be authentic stadiums.  I primarily play "Pennant Race" which is the online multiplayer version and my record after 50 games or so would be 40-10.  It's become quite dull to play online unfortunately because I keep getting matched with new players.  The odd time I get a good matchup, it's a chess game with my opponent, trying to guess his next pitch or trying to fake him out with my own.  I love this game a lot.  I hope that over time the n00bs will move on and I'll find more "good games" consistently.  Believe it or not it's an early contender for my GOTY.  Highest recommend.  A couple highlights from my online games below.

Great Snag! #SuperMegaBaseball2 #XboxShare pic.twitter.com/QFObvrIh8v

— Jeff Plays Games (@classicgamedude) May 6, 2018

#SuperMegaBaseball2 #XboxShare pic.twitter.com/qHcA1aeysS

— Jeff Plays Games (@classicgamedude) May 10, 2018

Super Hot (Xbox One)

Date Purchased:  March 1, 2018
Date Completed: May 6, 2018
Price: Free (Games with Gold)

Time only moves when you move.  Interesting concept, but does it work?  YES!  It's brilliant, more of a puzzler than a shooter, but you feel like a complete badass when you see your playthrough in real time at the completion of a level.  The story is actually really cool and it's a game unlike anything I've ever played, I highly recommend it.

It's one of the most innovative shooters I've played in years. #SUPERHOT #XboxShare pic.twitter.com/MNO0f4phMt

— Jeff Plays Games (@classicgamedude) May 7, 2018

Everybody's Golf (PS4)

Date Purchased:  March 13, 2018
Date Completed: April 25, 2018
Price: $19.99 (PSN)

My thoughts on this game are exactly the same as they were for Hot Shots Golf on Vita except for one thing, this game doesn't cheat like the Vita game did.  I created a spreadsheet to compete with my cousin Mike and nephew Riley, but they have given up after I crushed their scores.  Like, they can't even compete with me, I feel bad for them, not like, kinda bad, but really bad. 

Recommend.