Super Mega Baseball 3 (PS4)

Super Mega Baseball 2 was my "Game of the Year" in 2018, so naturally I was excited for the 3rd game to to come out.  The best part was that I wouldn't have to pay for it as the game lets you play online with a handful of teams for free.  The free version strips a lot of the customization the series is known for, but that was okay with me.  

I played A LOT of the Super Mega Baseball 2, this game is strikingly similar.  Yes, there's more, more stadiums, more customization, new animations etc. There just isn't enough new here to hook me back in.  I played it fairly steady for a month, but it won't be landing on any top 10's this year.  It's a good game, just not different enough.  Recommend if you didn't play the heck out of the 2nd game.

Portal: Still Alive (Xbox 360)

I've played a TON of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare/Warzone this year.  So much that I really can't play anymore.  I fired up the Xbox desperate for something different to play and saw Portal just sitting there.  "I'll try a couple levels" I thought and before I knew it I'd put a couple hours in.  The next night, a couple more and after 2,  yes 2, YouTube checks, I had the game completed.  The game is not overly long, but it's a perfect game.  The gameplay, mechanics, sound, aesthetics still hold up in 2020.   This is a first person puzzle platformer at it's core and one that hasn't been outdone since it's release. Highest recommendation.

Fall Guys (PS4)

Fall Guys is a Battle Royale like no other.  It touts itself as a gameshow, but ultimately it's a platformer/puzzle game where you're trying to outwit, outjump, outrun your opponents to be the last "man" standing.  The premise is amazing, the controls are not.  The controls are bad enough that they detract from the experience, but not poor enough to dismiss this game.  It's a family favourite and definitely worth a try. Recommend.

Crossy Road Castle (iOS)

Crossy Road Castle could be considered a "sequel" to Crossy Road, but it's so different, I can't really consider it that.  It uses the characters and art style, but this is a pure old school platformer through and through.  It has incredibly cute graphics and charm that are usually only seen in Nintendo titles.  The controls though, they're so spot on, it's beyond just about any other phone platformer I've ever played.  As far as I know it's only on Apple Arcade, a monthly subscription service, but it's worth the price of a month for this game alone.  Highly recommend.

Rocket Arena (PS4)

My son and I split on this game ($40) hoping for something new to play and what started out as a fun little distraction.  Within a couple weeks we were back to our "steady's", me with "Modern Warfare" and him with "Fortnite".  It's an interesting game of "Smash Bros meets Overwatch" and while it sounds amazing in concept, the shooting just doesn't feel good.  Shots travel too slow while the mobility is quite high, so it becomes a guessing game as to where to shoot.  I'm sure there are ways to get "better", I mean I've been crushed by other teams many times, but when there's little desire to get better, or yet to even play, why bother?  Rumor has it this game is going "Free to Play", that's what I'd say it's worth.  Pass.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 (PS4)

I knocked this game out in a couple sittings, a generally pleasant play through, but I must admit, I played on easy.  I wanted to see the environments and experience the all to predictable story.  I'm glad I did.  I've never been a huge "battlefied" guy, the game just seems "floaty" and this one is similar.  The shooting just never feels right to me.  It was decent, it was free, and for the five or so hours it took to complete the campaign, I'd recommend it.  I did not touch the multiplayer.

Call of Duty: WWII (PS4)

Well look at this, June and I've finally reviewed another game.  I've taken a new role at work which has restricted my game time, and Call of Duty continues to dominate when I do play, but after maxing out the battle pass and reaching max level (again) I decided to try this game as it was free on plus.

With this post comes some changes to the blog, no "start date, complete date, or price" ... just trying to simplify, and if you thought my reviews were short before, well, they're about to get shorter.

Call of Duty WWII is a solid entry in the COD series.  I especially enjoyed the campaign which tells a great story and provides characters I actually care about.  I'm spoiled by Modern Warfare 2019's multiplayer, everything about that game just seems right.  The shooting, movement and more seem "off" in this one going back to it, and leveling up World War 2 era guns just isn't as fun as the options are so limited.  For campaign, you can't go wrong.  Recommend.