SOMA. Your screams will echo forerver.

SOMA is a game that created by Frictional the developers behind Pneumbra, and Amnesia series. If you have played any of these games. You've probably been watching SOMA very closely.

I've been waiting for a good horror game, for quite some time. When I hear SOMA was coming out this September was very anxious to play it.

Controls: The same mechanics and physics are present in this game from previous Frictional games, with a few updates here and there. You are able to play with either controller or keyboard & mouse. I played with the M&K and found my experience quite enjoyable.

Graphics: SOMA is a beautiful looking game. There was quite a bit of detail put into this game. With well lit areas, you can admire it. I didn't experience any graphical issues. You can tell Frictional gave this game a decent polish before release.

Atmosphere: I give Frictional props for being able to build great atmospheres for their games. SOMA is no exception. From looking around an apartment to walking down a structure under water. You are given the feel that you are there. The sound is done very well in this game.

Scares/Horror: To me, SOMA wasn't that scary. It was your typical cat and mouse survival horror game. You hear a sound and it turns out to be nothing. Sometimes the music hinted that something was coming but, nothing ever did. The monsters are avoidable with careful strategy. Towards the end of the game. Frictional kicks it up an extra notch.

Story: I don't want to spoil the story. The story is pretty forgettable and a bit tongue and cheek. SOMA does present some interesting choices during the progression of the game. Which usually have two outcomes. In the end the story isn't altered in anyway from what choices you have made.

The game is easily 6 to 8 hours long. But I did a little more exploration trying to find out more about the story. But, after a few story plugs through sound files, notes, and through a cyberish psychic reading. I started not to care.

For the price tag, I would hold off till it goes on sale or check out Kinguin if you don't want to pay the full price.

I was hoping that SOMA would present a little more in this Futuristic/Aquatic Survival Horror Game. But, for me it didn't deliver.

I give SOMA, a 3.0 out of 5.0

The Son of Salem Murdered: Soul Suspect

Welcome to Salem!

Notoriously known for the witch trails that took place in the late 1600's.

You play as Ronin, a cop who got a lead on a case that has caused quite a stir around Salem as of late.

If you watch the video you'll come to the understanding that, well your dead and trying to find your killer.

There are aspects to this game that make it enjoyable and others not so much.

The game gives you an interesting take on what it is like to be ghost/geist/specter. I also like the mystery and gathering of clues. You can gather a few clues and try to come to a conclusion, or you can gather more clues and solve it with more probable outcome.

Besides the the main mission there are also side missions or should I say ghosts who want closure. You can either aid them and find out what happened to them or you can leave them and just focus on your case.

There is a few hiding go seek instances where you interact with hostile ghosts "Demons". You have to avoid them until they look in a different location. You can then perform an "Exorcism" and purge the demon from the world. If you mess up and they spot you will have to play hiding go seek. Which then has you jumping from a ghostly hole into another, and into another to avoid the demon.

I wouldn't really classify this as horror but more of a mystery. Townsfolk that you interact with have two lines that they usually say. When you load into a new area. That theme continues.

I'll give this a thumbs up due to the story being enjoyable. Voice acting was tolerable, mechanics were alright. Some areas were repetitive (Hiding go seek with demons).

I would recommend picking this up on a steam sale if it interests you. Wait for it to fall under 10$. Without strolling around helping other ghosts or looking for collectibles. This game is easily 3.5 - 4 hours long.

3.5/5

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you have a wonderful time with family or playing your favorite video game. If you don't see a post again till 2014. Then, Happy New Year a week early! Keep gaming my friends!

~Nos~

DuckTales: Remastered

Prepare to be injected with a overdose of nostalgia.

DuckTales Remastered, will carry you away back to your childhood. The Classic Capcom intro sent goosebumps down my spine and everything after it was not disappointing. Some minor gripes here and there.

There are hints of dubstep in some of the musical scores. Which can be overlooked, but really? Transylvania needs dubstep?

The game is a lot of fun and it holds up to the NES version in difficulty. You can spend hard earned money to unlock concept arts, character art and so on. If your someone who needs to unlock everything then there is plenty to do here.

I hope more remakes come out. Chip & Dale and Darkwing Duck would be excellent choices.

Above all I highly recommend this game to new and old gamers. You can't go wrong with solving mysteries or the possibility of rewriting history.

I give DuckTales: Remastered a

5/5.

Head over to Steam now and pick up your copy during the Steam Winter Holiday Sale!

Saints Row 4

Saints Row 4, full game or glorified add on? 

I got this game on release day but had a hard time getting into it.  It is the exact same map as Saints Row 3, driving is pretty much obsolete due to the super powers you get in the beginning of the game, and the storyline takes a huge curve.

It has the same humor and mini games that has made the franchise famous, but as you play through you get the feeling that there is something missing that you just cant put your finger on.  With no new stand out features besides the super powers that make the game feel like you put in a cheat code, its hard to find something good to say about this game.

In my opinion this "game" should of been an add on to Saints Row 3, or at the most been released as Saints Row 3.5.  I would wait for this game to hit the bargain shelf and would rate this game 3 out of 10.

Time to have "the talk" about next gen.

I know there is a large fan base for both Microsoft and Sony there is no doubt about that. I'm sure there will be plenty of people standing in line or waiting at their door step for which ever console they so choose.



I won't be doing either.

After thinking about it for a decent amount of time. I've decided I won't be getting a next gen console at launch. Instead, I'm going to wait. I'm going to wait for the discrepancies with hardware or software to be fixed. I want to see the reviews of how the new gen launch titles do. I want to wait and see when the games I actually want to play will be released and if they are next gen or available on PC.

I was excited for both keynotes that were presented at E3 by both companies for different aspects. Those reasons have been addressed by numerous gaming sites, so I won't reiterate that information here again. The big thing I'm waiting to see is. What did my friends pick. Do they have different opinions after they sank their teeth into the launch title they picked? What are their thoughts after they explored the consoles features? In the end I want to be able to play a game with my friends. There have been times I've been a lone wolf on the console scene and really had no one to discuss games and features with. Granted over the years I've been a hobbyist in collecting gaming consoles. So I have been able to play with friends, but not right away.

I'll wait for the dust to settle, and maybe wait for tax season. See if there are any titles I "Must Have". To those of you who are picking up a next gen console. I'm excited for you and look forward to hearing what you think. If your a reader or just stopping by and are picking up a next gen console. Tell me what you think down in the comment section. I would love to hear what you think of it.

~Nos~

Deadpool

I could go on a long rant about Deadpool the merc with a mouth. If you are into comics you know plenty about him. For those of you who don't. Time to do some reading or watch Wolverine Origins. They skim over the story of Deadpool aka Wade Wilson. Personally he's one of my favorite Marvel heroes/villians. Now lets talk about the game.

Deadpool the game, is action packed, full of chimichanga goodness. The humor is this game is done quite well and so is the story. The game is about 5 hours long a little short but they throw in a challenge mode to add a few more hours of game-play. The only thing that bothers me about the game is the repetitive combat. Its fresh at the beginning but towards the end its very bland and boring after wave, after wave and wave of enemies. Deadpool's commentary is refreshing during these times and is funny towards the player, being a source of encouragement yet being sarcastic.

Should you pick up Deadpool? I would say yes. If you like Deadpool I highly recommend this game to you. If your not a fan of Deadpool you will find his humor dark, immature ,and probably annoying. He will grow on in time though, hopefully. Deadpool is available on Console and PC. I give Deadpool the game 7.5 out of 10.