Cale Boudreau
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They say first impressions are everything, but also not to judge a book by its cover. When I first launched 7 Days to Die I was immediately turned off by the horrendous graphics and controls. I desperately wanted this game to be stellar, being a huge fan of the zombie genre especially with survival mechanics thrown in the mix. While disappointment came full steam with 7 Days to Die, I can’t say it’s a complete write-off. There are some fun elements but otherwise this is a mostly forgettable experience.
Once in a while, I play an MMO that completely consumes my existence. It’s usually the games that offer deep customization and intriguing end-game content that seem to suck me in. I had no trouble paying monthly for this kind of gaming experience, then along came DC Universe Online (DCUO) for the PS3 which not only satisfied every tick on my list of what I want in an MMO but here’s the cherry, it’s free-to-play. Once again, I became utterly consumed. Now, DC returns to grace the next-gen consoles, does it still hold up today? Well, I can tell you that it has definitely seen improvements from my time with it during the PS3 era but let’s begin with a re-cap of what makes DCUO so damn good.
It’s hard to hate and love a game at the same time. Lovely Planet teeters on the brink of being annoyingly repetitive, while joyfully addictive. This bizarre, glee-injected shooter will have you smiling from the initial blast of colour and upbeat tempo, but the novelty soon wears thin. Joy turns into frustration, and frustration turns into an inevitable rage quit. Prepare to play a game that’s easy to pick up but arduous to master.