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This site serves as a log of the games I've been playing and my thoughts about them. I keep it short and to the point.
My name is Peter Shafer. I'm a computer science graduate whose philosophy on technology has been defined by games.
I'm not paid to review games so I try my best to stick to the ones I think I will like.
Ratings
5: It's hard to come up with ways it could be improved.
4: A couple of key flaws that detract from an otherwise very good experience.
3: While an enjoyable game, it is not hard to envision how it could be much better.
2: There are a few aspects that shine through in spite of the game.
1: It's hard to come up with ways it could be any worse.
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My name is Peter Shafer. I'm a computer science graduate whose philosophy on technology has been defined by games.
I'm not paid to review games so I try my best to stick to the ones I think I will like.
Ratings
5: It's hard to come up with ways it could be improved.
4: A couple of key flaws that detract from an otherwise very good experience.
3: While an enjoyable game, it is not hard to envision how it could be much better.
2: There are a few aspects that shine through in spite of the game.
1: It's hard to come up with ways it could be any worse.
Recommend a game to me!
Ask for a game recommendation.
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Devil May Cry 4: First Play Through
I've been a fan of the Devil May Cry Series since the first game back
in 2001 (I even, regrettably, purchased DMC2.) The fourth entry feels
like a mixed bag to me. The game play is still solid and fun but it strikes
me as "DMC2 plus" in that the level design and plot are pretty poor. The game
is artificially extended by having you replay levels with different
characters and fighting the same set of bosses two (even three) times
before the game ends.
The plot left much to be desired but the series protagonist, Dante, at least did not revert to his DMC2 version. The over-the-top campiness and humor of the DMC series is well preserved. Dante's interactions with the boss characters are the only saving grace to having to fight them so many times. The game was fun to play in spite of its flaws but it could have been much better. Fortunately, I only rented this but I'd consider picking it up when the price goes down.
See also: Trailer, Wat?
The plot left much to be desired but the series protagonist, Dante, at least did not revert to his DMC2 version. The over-the-top campiness and humor of the DMC series is well preserved. Dante's interactions with the boss characters are the only saving grace to having to fight them so many times. The game was fun to play in spite of its flaws but it could have been much better. Fortunately, I only rented this but I'd consider picking it up when the price goes down.
See also: Trailer, Wat?