Thoughts on The Evil Within (PC)

“The Evil Within” is a 3rd person shooter survival horror game developed by Tango Gameworks, and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game is also directed by Shinji Mikami, the director of Resident Evil 1, and 4.

Initially I was incredibly excited for the Evil Within because I was a massive fan of games like Dead Space, and Resident Evil 4, and this game seemed to channel the spirit of these games while having an identity of its own. Now that the game is out, how does it hold up? Rather disappointing I must say.

This article will seem more like a review than my usual thoughts ones since I have a lot I want to cover, so I figure I’d just go all the way, and cover as much as I can.

This is based on one playthrough of the whole game on Survivor difficulty. As always with most of the things I write...SPOILER FREE!

Read the whole thing after the break!

Why I think Clannad: After Story was so Great (AKA Thoughts on Clannad: After Story)

Alright, now after the first season of Clannad, let's go in a bit about the second season Clannad: After Story!



This is less like my typical thoughts articles, and more like a list of points of why I thought the show worked as great as it did...hence my decision to word the title differently in this post. However it is still generally talking about what I thought of the show.

Long story short, and most important tibbit: You WILL cry. Once the feels train starts going it is not going to stop.

Read the long version after the break! No spoilers!

Thoughts on Clannad (First Season)

Ok so I finished the first season of Clannad, and I have to say as a whole it is pretty good. I’ll share some thoughts on the show, but don’t expect me to cover everything since these are mostly spontaneous thoughts that popped into my head!

There WILL be very light spoilers in the following since I don’t think there’s a way to properly convoy what is going on in this series without talking about them. Read the whole thing after the break!

[Amnesia Mod Review] Key to Freedom

Key to Freedom

Release Date: August 24th, 2013

Creator: IIIDashDescription from ModDB:

FEATURES: Original Story - Voice Acting - New Puzzles - New Threats - Alternative Endings - Developers Commentary - Works with and WITHOUT Justine patch

Review will be SPOILER FREE! Read the whole thing after the break!

Thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy

I actually watched this movie a few months ago, and had already written the following thoughts on several other sources. As of right now all I'm really doing is transferring it over to this blog for dat organization. 

 Regarding this movie I was very excited for it, but after seeing it I am very sad to say that I'm incredibly disappointed by it. Thoughts below after the break! (No spoilers! Read without fear!)

Thoughts on Gravity

So well after almost of year of this movie's release I thought I'd pick it up, and give it a quick watch. What did I think about it? Read my thoughts below after the break!

Thoughts will be spoiler-free!

Thoughts on The Conjuring

 Well, what do you know? Right on the day after I finished watching the Wolverine I watch the Cnjuring with another friend of mine, because he wanted to watch it really badly, but his girlfriend was too scared to watch it with him. So I was his next pick.

So here I am! Finished watching the Conjuring, and about to write what I thought about this film afterward!  Check out my thoughts below the break!

Thoughts will be spoiler-free!

Thoughts (Which are unlikey to change) on The Wolverine

 

Well I've waited quite a long time before watching this movie! But I figured it was something I wanted to eventually do (Because it's Wolverine!), so a few days ago I sat down with a friend, and we watched the whole thing.

And what did I think about it? Check out below the break! As always the article will be spoiler-free!

Thoughts on Fire Emblem Awakening

Well, here's another thoughts article on the 3DS game which is known as Fire Emblem Awakening.

Fire Emblem Awakening for those who do not know is a turn-based strategy game, and the latest in the Fire Emblem series. there are no generic units, and all the units you get throughout the story are all individual characters.



I have no shame in saying that it is also one of my favorite games of all time. Curious why? Read on after the break.


100% SPOILER-FREE for the worried!

[Amnesia Mod Review] The Dark Treasure: Credel Castle's Untold Story

 

 

The Dark Treasure: Credel Castle's Untold Story

Release Date: August 10th, 2013

Creator: Kreaturet
Plot Premise from ModDB:

Baron Raymond Renald was a man of power and was greatly admired by his folks. He was considered one of the mightiest barons of all time which had caused inhabitants from several nearby villages to migrate within his field of power. A few weeks ago, Raymond suddenly vanished without a trace. Rumors got passed around, even horror stories. Some people claim he was murdered by evil monsters, but that is just plain nonsense to scare children, right? Others claimed he developed a severe depression after his mother's passing during the plague, and chose to take his own life. If that was the case, the servants of the castle would had already found him and reported it to the governor. Seeing that nobody has seen or heard anything of the servants though is awfully odd. What has actually happened to the Baron?

Review will be SPOILER FREE! Read the whole thing after the break!

[Amnesia Mod Review] Amnesia: Rain

 

 

Amnesia: Rain

Release Date: February 18th, 2013

Creator: Kiorgaard

Plot Premise from Frictional Games Forums:

I fear my life is in peril. Where I am or how I got here I have no recollection of, for my memory is fragmented and my mind scattered. I find it necessary to write down my thoughts for fear of losing them again. I don't know how many times I have drifted in and out of consciousness, or for how long I have been here. I see visions beyond this nightmare, visions of wood and carpet instead of stone and dirt… I hear rain.

Find out more info here:
 http://www.frictionalgames.com/forum/thread-20398.html

Review will be SPOILER FREE! Read the whole thing after the break!

[Amnesia Mod Review] Mental Memorial

Mental Memorial

Release Date: February 10th, 2013

Creator: DnALANGE


Plot Premise from ModDB:

Your name is Brian Darsow and you've returned to the hospital unexpectedly.
You're not alone.
You've had a re-occurring concussion for the past 6 years, and the doctors said you would be fine as long as you take your painkillers, but they are wrong.
You've returned, and you need to find out why!
The woman's voices in your head are getting more intense, what's happening?
Are you really awake?
Find out in "Mental Memorial"!

Find out more info here:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/mental-memorial

The review will contain a few minor spoilers puzzle-wise. Read the whole thing after the break!

[Amnesia Mod Review] The Four Horsemen

The Four Horsemen
Creator: Titan Core
Release Date: September 15th, 2013

Plot Premise from Frictional Game Forums:

The Four Horsemen takes you into the footsteps of Alistair, a 19th century research who has devoted his life to the study of the Four Horsemen. When the Horsemen are released on Earth, you must find a way to end their slaughter at the very place they were summoned from.

Find more info here:
http://www.frictionalgames.com/forum/thread-22726.html

The review will contain LIGHT SPOILERS in talking about a bit of art direction. Read the whole thing after the break!

[Amnesia Mod Review] Eternium: Sins of the Father

 

Eternium: Sins of the Father

Creator: Robosprog

Release Date: October 31st 2013

Plot Premise from ModDB:

It is 1884, twenty years ago, Edward, the father of Alex, went on a pilgrimage to witness a holy event known as the Eternium that occurs once a century. During this, his wife was kidnapped by cultists, never seen by the living again. His father becoming obsessed with her disappearance abandons his son, and dedicates himself completely to finding her, taking up residence in a manse in the Yorkshire moors. Twenty years later, Alexander investigates into his parent's disappearance, determined to find the truth of what happened to them.

Find more info here:
http://www.frictionalgames.com/forum/thread-23328.html

Review will be SPOILER FREE! Read the whole thing after the break!

SPOILER-filled Additional Talk on Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni

Well here it is, just a bit of extra information regarding extra thoughts I had about Higurashi that I really wanted to talk about, but was unable to due to spoilers. So now here we have a spoiler filled article if any of you are interested in what I have to say!

You can also go read the original article if you like which can be found here:
http://kreekspot.blogspot.tw/2013/12/mostly-final-thoughts-on-higurashi-no.html#more

It should go without saying that the following will have MASSIVE SPOILERS. Do not click on the read more button if you value the purity of your brain!


Read on after the break!

(Mostly Final) Thoughts on Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, and Kai

 

Now I shall be giving out my thoughts on Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, and its second season called "Kai".

For those who don't know Higurashi is a story taking place in a small village called Hinamizaw, and revolves around a cast of characters who live there, and slowly discover there may be something darker happening in the seemingly peaceful village.

I am incredibly biased towards this anime/series, and I found myself irrationally enjoying it more than many other series which are obviously better. It is just the tone of the show, and character which seem to stick on me, and never go away. Ugh.

As always, the below will be completely SPOILER-FREE! However I will also be making another article which talks more about things I cannot cover in a spoiler-free thoughts article.

But for now, check the entire thing spoiler-free thoughts after the break!

(Initial First Run) Thoughts on Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Well...I seem awfully late to this latest hype train, but I just marathon-ed the entire series of Puella Magi Madoka Magica all today, and now I feel like giving some thoughts on the whole thing.

A bit of a disclaimer before we dive into what I have to say:

When thinking back on the show I think I realize that my memory wasn't the greatest, and I may have forgotten/mixed-up some of the themes or happenings in my head (Usually tends to happen with loads of shows/movies before I watch them a second time), so it may be a bit wise to take what I say below with a pinch of salt, because I very much likely may come across as ignorant, or plain wrong!

As per my favorite type of writing, the following thoughts of mine will all be SPOILER-FREE! Minor sections with spoilers will have spoiler tags. Read on without fear after the break!