Recent reviews by Jasper

Originally, I purchased Mad Max to even out my cart since it was only 5 bucks. My first instinct is to think that if the game is based off of something from other media (in this case a movie series), that it'll be a tacky afterthought to make a extra quick few bucks. However, this game is much more than that. I may be a bit biased because I am a huge fan of of dystopian and post-apocalyptic scenarios (and of course I'm a big fan of Mad Max), but this game has a lot more going for it than just it's scenery.

Mad Max is mainly about upgrading your vehicle, managing alliances, and flushing out enemy outposts. It has a bit of story mixed in. It's nothing big, but it's there nonetheless and it helps extend the amazing setting. Oh, the setting. You'd be inclined to say that a giant desert would be too empty and boring to explore. You'd be mistaken, however, as the developers have done an amazing job keeping a fresh feel without going to overboard. Some areas are flat, rocky wastelands. Other areas are large, sprawling canyons with remnants of highway landmarks and destroyed ships.

I have to admit, I have not completed the game yet. Obviously I plan on beating it, but I've got through a good portion of the missions in the game and from what I can tell, it's in a good spot. I definitely recommend this game to people who like racing, fighting, or both at the same time.

Firewatch was an astonishing game, both from a storytelling and game design perspective. Of course, the ending was a little abrupt, and it took a bit of time (and some help from YouTube) to truly understand the meaning of the game.
It isn't exactly the hardest game, and it's story may seem a little rushed upon completing the game, however everything here was set out perfectly, just the way the developers intended. Those who are looking for a brutal, in-your-face story or a challenging open-world game may not enjoy this game with that mindset. Even if this game doesn't seem like your type, I invite you play for yourself.

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