Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Ryse: Son of Rome

Ryse: Son of Rome is a simple third person slasher RPG. This game is visually gorgeous and has an amazing game engine with fluid controls with a simple story and character development. One thing about this game is that it isn't trying to be anything more than what it is. Which I find very refreshing with today's games and the rising of the next gen consoles every company is trying to make the next great video game revolution. As enjoyable as these video game revolutions are it is become to much of the norm and is losing if not already lost the appeal to these new game features. Which brings me back to the beauty of this game. It is simple and fun and gives you a very pretty visual experience. Crytek has mastered visual near visual perfection in their game and can truly take pride in that. Despite my praises though this game does have its issues. Its game-play is extremely simple and I cannot stress to you how simple it is, to the point where it is almost boring. Ryse is a title that is excellent for beginners but doesn't pose a challenge like most other RPG's making it a bit disappointing because of all the hype it was given as a launch title. With Ryse 2 being announced recently it gives me some hope that the controls will be thought out more and more challenges given to the more experienced gamer's. I give Ryse an 8 out of 10 and hope that those who have yet to play it give it a chance like I did. I was very skeptical at first but I enjoyed this game very much and I look forward to see what Crytek has in store for us yet.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

A very late Easter Special Skype call! :D ~GavlanDeals

Good day, readers. I apologize for posting this so late. It is short, but it is sweet and to the point. I still haven't gotten to my Steven Universe Review yet but expect it this week along with a vidya game review. Shoutout to TitanZ for getting us a nice fanbase too! Enjoy!

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Naruto: Storm Series

Naruto Shippudens storm series fighting game was most likely a money grab by Bandai that turned into one of the most successful fighters for anime themed games. The storm series unlike most fighters has simple controls making it easy for a newbie player to learn and understand the game quickly. Despite the game being a more underground title I believe it is a well developed game that keeps it's story mode on track with the manga. It has one of the most precise graphic engines I have ever seen that successfully provides a fluid motion to each characters signature moves. I give this game 4 stars for beautiful graphic motion and story accuracy but it falls short in its originality. I would like to see fighters like this in the future with original characters and story. I suggest if you enjoy naruto, anime or fighters, simple as it may be, you purchase a copy.


Saturday, April 19, 2014

Skype Call 4/13/2014 is up!

Hello followers, after HOURS of work I finally got this sucker out.  Enjoy!  Also, look out for my review on the hit Cartoon Network TV show Steven Universe coming out soon! We also switched audiohosting websites to "yourlisten" so don't be afraid when it takes you to a different site! As always, click the image to be taken to the call.  Enjoy!
~GavlanDeals

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Skype Call 4/5/2014 is up!

Hello again, friends, I apologize for taking so long.  Another week has gone by and the second skype call is here!  I will try harder to get tonight's up sooner, I promise!

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Dark Souls 2 ~GavlanDeals

Dark Souls 2. The long anticipated sequel to the hit 2011 multi-platform, Dark Souls. I like this game because the combat is "difficult," technical, punishing, and rewarding. The boss fights are as fun as they are challenging. The art, weapon designs, armor designs, and monster designs are all fresh but nostalgic at the same time. The multiplayer is innovative just like the rest of the Souls games the players have been used to as well. The story goes that you are cursed with the mark of the undead, and it is your fate to stop it. You must face and overcome many grueling challenges along the way. I won't say in particular what you must face since not everyone's got a chance to play it yet, but let me just say, it is difficult. So difficult, I found the game to be frustratingly hard at times and I've been a Souls nut for a whole year! After you beat the game you also have many options to choose from with Player vs Player. There are also plenty of trophies/achievements that take time and dedication for those completionists out there as well! They could have improved a few things about the game. One example is the online servers, sometimes if you're fightinging someone they can attack you from twenty feet away and you will have no idea why. Other times you will try to summon a friend for help but for some reason it keeps giving you errors. But I am sure those will be fixed eventually, so there is really nothing to worry about. I don't let that stop me from having a good time, though; I can't stop playing it! I will be giving this game a solid 8/10. The reason I took two points off was because of the occasional online issues and the story seemed a little wonky to me. Other than that, great game! On a closing note, I really *REALLY* hope to see some DLC that was as good if not better than Artorias of the Abyss. I know some people don't believe in DLC and that "they should have just taken an extra few months on the game," but DLC is good for our favorite video game developers. Thanks for reading, and be sure to pick up Dark Souls 2! Coming to PC on April 25th!

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Very first UVR Skype Chat uploaded!

    Hello friends, this is GavlanDeals(previously known as Krispy Wizard in the Skype call,) and this is my first post to the blog.  I'm really excited to be doing this, and I hope everyone else is as well!  We will be recording Skype calls every Saturday and I hope to post them on here every Sunday.  Hope you guys enjoy!~


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