Fire Emblem

It has been years since I have played a really good turn based combat game. Fire Emblem is so much fun to play, mind you it also is quite hard. I have found some characters are quite weak, and the computer seems to like hammering them. The game reminds me of my Uni days playing those old TSR games like Pools of Radiance, or Secret of the Silver blades.

Like those older games "battles" can take up to an hour to finish, but I feel I have accomplished something at the end. On the down side the mage/cleric units have very limited use (so far anyway). Also the combat machanics are simplified quite a bit compared to other turn based combat games.

A review I read for the game stated 40 hours is the average game time to complete. So it looks like I will be playing this one for a while yet.

Another One Bites the Dust

I have finally finished Starfox adventures. I was dissapointed with the last bit. I was very tacked on, and a bit of a let down. I was waiting for the big battle against General Scales.

Now I am playing Fire Emblem : Path of Radiance, I got it from Cash Converters for $37 back in Decemeber. Good value considering it came with the original reciept showing someone had bought it for $99.95 at EB in Launceston, Tasmainia on the 30th Januaray 2006.

Kororinpa

Played Kororinpa on the Wii, not a bad game but I get the impression it was rushed to be finished. The game play is good but the game is far too short I have already completed 30 of what I think are 50 levels. It was interesting to watch other people play the game.

Still playing Starfox Adventure on the Wii, currently the game info shows I am 49% through the game. It is a decent RPG, not as good as Windwalker but still quite good.

Played more Battle Engine Aquila on the PC, some of the levels are quite hard and require quite a few attempts to complete.

Oddly enough I had a couple games (takes hours to complete a level) of 10th Anniversary Settlers 2. The computer is still as dumb as ever, so really I just play it to pass the time while waiting for web pages to load when viewing my weekly does of web commics.

Star Fox Adventures

I have almost collected all the treasures in Pikmin 2, I have taken all the weapons from the final boss except for the poision weapon. Note to self when finishing the last boss needs HEAPS of spicy sprays (like 60 or more !)

I played a bit of Battle Engine Aquila on the PC. Finished a few missions then went on to play Star Fox Adventures. I am really enjoying this game, it is quite fun.

Zelda Finished

I finally finished Zelda, the last boss was hard. I am again playing Pikmin 2 on the Wii. I am starting from scratch, this time around I am going to attempt to collect all the treasures.

I decided to dust off the old Settlers 2 10th Anniversary edition and played a few hours of it on the PC. I don't know if I will get into it any more as I have already played that game to death back when I was at Uni.

Final Darkstar One

I have finally finished Darkstar One, the end was quite easy. In fact it was easier than some of the previous missions. Overall I think it was a great game, I don't think I will play it again in a hurry.

I played a little Teken Tag with Ben on Friday.

More Darkstar One

Still playing Darkstar One, I have noticed the game crashes quite a bit, shooting asteroids seems to be part of the problem. Also I experience massive slowdowns when fighting lots of pirates at once. I suspect the game engine can not handle to many objects.

Finished the Air temple in Zelda Windwalker, now back under the sea and just finished the 4 "boss levels" again. Reached the portal back to the surface. So I must have something big to fight soon.

Darkstar one

Played a little bit of Zelda, finished the Wind Temple. Now attempting to finish the Air temple. Man this game goes on for ages.

Sold Teken 4 to ben, as I think Teken Tag is so much better. Played a couple of games of Teken Tag against Ben, still need to unlock the 8 odd characters left.

I have now been playing a lot of Darkstar One, it turning out to be a good game. Though the gameplay is starting to get repetative. But then with those spaces sims it is kind of hard to get outside the tried and true gameplay. I now have a decent backlog of Gamecube games to play I will have to get around to playing them once I finish Zelda and quite possibily Darkstar one.

Teken Tag Tournament

Scored a copy of Teken Tag for $12.70 for the PS2 ! I have started unlocking the characters for the next "Slug Fest". Played Teken 4 against Ben, he is starting to get his form back. Is beating me 2 to 1 now.

Got past the Boss in the Gods Tower, it was quite hard to do, but then I got to see the storyline unfold. Man the team who made this game are really good at making RPG's. I am trying to find all the trees to water and see what goodies I will get. Go Zelda !

Started playing Darkstar One for the PC, I have always like space sims. This one is shaping up to be a good'in.

Mercy Rule in Wii Sports

Played quite a bit of Teken 4 on Thursday and Saturday night.

Played Wii sports with Jim and Ian. Got to witness the "Mercy Rule" when Jim got 5 runs, then Ian proceeded to go out in about 30 seconds. Quite funny at the time. A bit unfair for Ian through as he had never played baseball whereas Jim and I have had quite a few games.

Watched Jim go from base ranking in boxing to "Pro", the computer opponent got quite hard but Jim still KO'ed quite a few of them. I don't want to go against him in boxing in a hurry.

Still playing Zelda Windwalker, trying to get past the "boss" in the Gods Tower. I am finding it hard to hit the eyes in the hands with the bow. I suppose I am used to mouse and keyboard for my game playing action. Will try to finish this bit of the game soon.