Life Is Strange: Episode 2

Life Is Strange Episode 2: Out Of Time

 

If you would like to see a trailer, Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMxetvCzTcQ

 

I have been so excited for this episode of Life Is Strange. The trailer made me want to see it even more! So in this episode, Chloe and Max's friendship definitely blossoms in this episode and the gameplay and exploration of Max's powers deepens. 

 

(Spoilers! for those who haven't played the first or second episode, you have been warned)

 

So at the end of the first episode, Max opens up to Chloe and tells her about her new found powers and the terrible tornado which destroys their town and how this tornado is meant to arrive within days. Upon knowing this information, Chloe would like some proof (As any person would) of Max's abilities.

 

Max starts by telling Chloe what she has in her pockets. Of course, she purposely fails to start with so Chloe would then empty her pockets so Max could get a good look. Max then rewinds and tells Chloe what she has in her pockets, down to the tiny details. For example, what the key ring was on her keys and how many cigarettes she had in her packet. As predicted, Chloe is blown away but isn't fully convinced. For Max's next trick, she would predict the future in the next coming moments in the diner.

 

She, again, watches all the events happen and once they have, she then rewinds and tells Chloe what was going to happen. She predicts that a mug will break, an officer would get an emergency call and his partner would drive off without him, a small fight would break out but Chloe's mum broke it up and then finally, a cockroach would craw on the jukebox and cause it to break.

 

Chloe is flabbergasted, and then "Pledges allegiance to Max and all the powers she holds". This is just one of the main events that is going on. But, unfortunately, Kate is going through a particularly rough patch as the abuse she is getting from the viral video begins to pile on top of her and Max can't help but want to live up to the 'superhero' she has become. Max tries really hard to keep Kate happy and is also trying to gather evidence against Nathan Prescott who Kate claimed drugged her the night the viral video was filmed.

 

Chloe wants to hang out and bond with Max.  They head to 'Chloe's special place' and Chloe decides that she wants to shoot her gun at some bottles for some teen fun. They chill and fire a few rounds with Max's powers to help Chloe guide the shots she takes. This over use of Max's powers leads her to collapse. They discovered that Max's powers do have a limit and she does inflict damage on herself if she over uses her powers.

 

She quickly recovers and wakes up laying down on Chloe's lap, almost cradling her. This does show that Chloe's sensitive side is coming out a lot more around Max. Once a few more shots are fired, a stranger to Max comes out of the forest. Chloe knows him as Frank. He speaks about how Chloe owes him money. Things get a lot more dangerous when Chloe notices that Frank is wearing Rachel's bracelet and demands that he explains how he got it. Frank then pulls out a knife to threaten Chloe. Max then gathers her courage and points the gun at Frank and tells him to back off.

 

There are then two choices to make one is to shoot Frank but there are no bullets in the gun from the previous sessions. Frank gets angry at the fact Max tried to shoot him and states "I won't forget you girly..." Frank leaves and Chloe hugs Max, thanking her for standing up for her. If you choose not to shoot Frank. Then Frank makes his way over mocking Max and then takes the gun from her. He then states "I will keep the gun as interest while I wait for my money, Okay Chloe?" Frank leaves and Chloe gets annoyed at Max for "Basically, handing Frank her gun!"

 

With a finishing line from Chloe she states (For either choice you make) "Don't worry about it Max, Let's split, my special place don't feel too special anymore..." The best friends leave and they walk along the tracks talking and chatting. Chloe (Depending on your choice) states how she liked having the gun or she likes having the gun. Max holds Chloe's hand and replies with "Chloe, you have me to protect you now." This was adorable and a very cute moment between old friends that are becoming best friends once again.

 

 

This is when things take another turn for the worst. Chloe gets her foot stuck on the train tracks and the train was coming fast. Max uses her powers to save Chloe's life just in time. Chloe throws herself at Max and says "You saved my life again Max! We have hella bonded for life over this!" This was an incredible bonding moment between Chloe and Max.

 

As time goes on we get to the massive situation involving Kate. She has had enough. The bullying from Victoria and Nathan and the humiliation from the viral video had pushed her over her limit. Max returns to the school exhausted from the time travel usage and is then alerted to a situation happening at the girls dorm and everyone was gathering to check it out. To Max's horror she arrives just in time to see Kate leap off the top of the girls dorm to her death. Max tries to be "An Everyday Hero." She tries to rewind time but each time she tries to rewind she can only go back to just before Kate jumps which doesn't give her enough time to reach Kate.

 

She gathers her last bit of strength to pause time so she could make it to the roof. She reaches the top, nose bleeding and on the verge of passing out just to call out to Kate. She turns around teary eyed and barely holding on. You can save Kate but she can also commit suicide. From what you did in the past, it can either hinder or help your situation. (They mean it when they say "This event will have consequences") They then finish the episode with the investigation as to why Kate is driven to suicide and then a strange and unexpected eclipse and a cuddle from Warren. (Possible romance that might blossom between the two nerds)

 

Review

 

This episode blew me away and, again, left me wanting more! I cannot wait for the third episode which there was a taster for at the end of episode 2 which also looked extremely amazing and interesting.

 

I really hope each episode gets better and better which is all I can expect from what has already been shown. It is an amazing game and is unique in it's own way, which keeps everyone wanting more.

 

If you have a chance to play it then I highly recommend it and it definitely is a must buy or must watch depending on how you are going through the series.

 

Thanks for reading my review and hope you enjoyed it.

 

Happy Gaming!            

The Order 1886

The Order 1886

If you would like to see a trailer for 'The Order 1886' than click on this link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdZOSD1eT6k

So once you view the trailer and see the gameplay, you will know what I mean when I say "Wow!" As you might have guessed, The order is set in 1886 and you will follow the main protagonist, Sir Galahad, Who is a trusted and valued member of 'The Order'. They are in charge of protecting the people from 'The Half-Breeds'.

These are creatures that have evolved and attack the people. Pretty soon there is uproar when the Rebels try to work with the Half-Breeds to destroy 'The Order' and eventually make the world better. It is your Job as gamers, to help defend 'The Order' and discover the hidden truths behind closed doors...

So far the game shows amazing promise and have delivered on a few by showing the life-like animation and extremely impressive graphics. They also give the gamers a new way to kick-ass by supplying awesome weapons at their disposal to reek havoc on those who stand in their way. Some of the weapons are inspired by that of ideas presented by great minds of those times such as Tesla.

This game is a positive must-play, and has all the thrills and spills that one might expect from a game like this. However, some people might be disappointed due to the fact that it is a PlayStation 4 exclusive (So, sorry to all those Xbox One gamers out there :/)

Hope you all give this game a chance and Happy Gaming!      

The Sims 4

The Sims 4

 

If you would like to see the trailer for The Sims 4, Here is a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z00mK3Pxc8w



 

 

So ever since I was little, I have always been around the Sims games. I have played all of them and have always been highly entertained every time.

 

But as of 2014, Sims 4 is the crowning jewel of EA Games Sims games.

 

 

As you can see from this picture, EA has come a long way since the first Sims game. This means improved graphics, gameplay mechanics, activities and extras for you as gamers to discover, explore and enjoy.   

 

So for those who don't know about Sims...

 

Sims is a game where you take control of a Sims life that you have created or one you have chosen. You guide your Sim through life and can take them from the cradle to the grave. You can help them follow their dreams and achieve their goals. You can marry them, have children, become rich or be poor.

 

Sims is a game where you have complete control over the Sims and what they do. This is a fun experience and there are so many routes that you can take your Sims down and you can have great fun discovering the different ways you can get the Sim to live their life.

 

In the new game, Sims 4, there are more career paths and more creative ways that Sims can communicate with one another. For example, in previous games Sims could only communicate when doing certain actions such as watching TV together or eating food together. But in the Sims 4 communication can take place anywhere at anytime for example, one Sim could be working out while the other is doing homework and they can both have communication during this. 

 

There are many more new features added to Sims 4 and if I were to list them off in this Blog, then I would be here all day.

 

I would rate the Sims 4 a 7/10 due to the fact that if you want the best type of graphics and performance then you need to have a computer that can handle the FPS (Frames Per Second) that Sims 4 gives off. This mainly means a fairly good graphics card. Other than that, Sims 4 is an amazing game that is fun and can keep you glued onto your computer for hours on end (Trust me, I know...)

 

If you get a chance to give Sims 4 a go, don't hesitate because it is a unique experience and it is worth the play.

 

Hope you enjoyed this blog on Sims 4, If you have any suggestions on how I am going or of you would like one of your favourite games reviewed, don't be afraid to message me or comment. I am completely open minded to suggestions and even questions.

 

Happy Gaming Everyone! :)     



Abe's Odyssey: New 'n' Tasty

Abe: New 'n' Tasty

 

 

If you would like to see the trailer of 'Oddworld: Abe's Odyssey New 'n' Tasty!' Here is a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRphzwPGgaY

 

So this month on PS4, this was one of the games they released as their exclusive free downloads. So I took it upon myself to download one of the main games of my childhood and I decided to give it a go.

 

For those who don't know, Abe has been around a lot longer than you think...

 

 

The first Abe game came out in 1997 on the PS1 and took the puzzle game genre by storm. Their challenging levels and brain busting puzzles sparked the attention of gamers all over. The main character, Abe, caught the hearts of many people with his charming ignorance and adorable personality and heroism.

 

So the story is about Abe who is working as the employee of the month in Rupture Farm, which is a meat processing factory, and Abe's bad ass boss, Molluck the Glukkon, is in a tight spot when the two species that they were using for meat began to run low. But Molluck has a plan. To Abe's horror, Molluck's plan is to start packaging and processing the Mudokons (Abe's species).

 

So it is then up to you as a gamer to guide Abe through harsh challenges and creative puzzles to save all the 299 Mudokons and foil Molluck's plan!

 

So now you are up to date. Here is what I wanted to talk about...

 

 

 

They remade the entire game and have made it available for Xbox One and PS4!

 

There is so much I can say about this game, the story is really good, gameplay is unique for a platform game and it has proven itself to have come such a long way from 1997 to 2014-2015.

 

The gameplay is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat with every roll, jump, run and duck you do. The best way I can describe this game is when you are sitting there and all of a sudden you go "Quickly! Run! Run! Ahhh!" followed by the sigh of relief you give when you reach a safe place.

 

I would rate this game a 7/10 due to some of the graphics not always being up to scratch however, the progress they have made from the 1997 format to the 2015 format is staggeringly amazing!

 

Here is an example:

 

1997 Abe

 

 



  2014 Abe

 

 

I know! Like I said, the changes are staggering and this is living proof that any game from the past as the opportunity to make a massive comeback on the newest of consoles. They went from 2D to 3D and still had time to make the game look impressive!

 

Right, that's all I wanted to say, I hope you enjoyed and consider giving this game a go and if you have played the older one than take a trip down memory lane and relive the beauty and fun game that is Abe's Odyssey: New 'n' Tasty :) 

 

Life is Strange: Episode 1

'Life Is Strange' Gaming Review by Lucia Kitchen

If you would like to see a trailer of the 1st episode, click on the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZhQjU4wOTA

So let's start from the beginning. This is a very unique game in story wise and there is very few games I can compare it to. 'Life Is Strange' episode 1 blew me away and I can already tell that it is going to take the choice based games by storm and may be the leader of the pack for quite some time.

The first episode starts with Max, a photography senior who finds out she has the ability to go back in time when she saves her friend's life. She than tries different ways to experiment with her time travel abilities. However, she soon learns that changing the past will have different consequences for the future some bad and some good. It is up to you, as a gamer, to explore these possibilities.

With a great soundtrack and amazing artwork to follow up with the story, I can see that 'Life Is Strange' is going to be one of the top games of 2015 and if not than it will be a close 2nd place to any other choice based games that come out this year.

I feel they have done an amazing job to keep us all hooked even on the first episode. I was already hanging on the edge of my seat and wanting more from the developers soon.

I so far rate this amazing episode a 8/10 due to it's amazing story and engaging gameplay. Some of the speech animation with the characters could be improved but, to me, it is the only visible downfall of the episode so far!

Cannot wait to review the other episodes of 'Life Is Strange'.