Game Review

  Ahh, video games. I love video games, especially the ones that make you angry and might want you to crush it down into dust and burn its remains. This is just gonna be a short post reviewing several games. Whether it be mobile, PC or Console or online and flash games, I'm reviewing the ones I know here. There won't be any spoilers or anything for the ones with story.

   Road of the Dead/ Road of the Dead 2:
 
    First uploaded to newgrounds.com on Oct. 10, 2010, Road of the Dead is the pinnacle of what Adobe Flash could be. You play as John Creasman, a mechanic who drives through the chaotic and bloodied Highway 65 in Evans City, going through military checkpoints, mines, spike strips, carpet bombings, zombies and mutated zombies. You upgrade your car using RP (Road Points, or, something) to go faster and last longer before your car blows up or you're shot down by the guys in green. There are also a variety of challenges if you've finished the campaign.

    The first time I played it was kind of different, because I had never played anything like that, let alone made with the Flash engine. But now that I've played it after a long time, I can say it was exhilarating. The zombies clinging onto your hood if you weren't fast enough gives you a timer in your mind right before you die (provided you've lost your windshield, that is). When your car gets on fire or when your screen starts flashing a red tint, is where you start panicking mentally. You have to plan your next move carefully, because one step can rip a hole through you, your everything and your car.

   Three years later, the sequel, Road of the Dead 2, is released in the same platform on Aug. 26, 2013. The story continues in the same city at the same time, except you play as two soldiers going through the city in a fruitless effort to escape the city. Every checkpoint has been devastated and the entire city is in chaos. Best part about this, you can now shoot! That's right. Unlike being able to shoot clinging enemies, you can now shoot enemies regardless of where they are. The obstacles (aside from dumpsters and hill tops) are completely destructible, meaning you can destroy them by shooting them, or running them over. You can also upgrade and buy weapons and rescue civilians, panicking and running around in the streets.

   When I found out that you can shoot and the entire game was voice acted in entire places, I was surprised. I knew I was gonna have a hell of a fun time playing this and I did. The lack of a windshield in this worried me, but with the windshield, it would have ruined the point of being able to shoot anything at all. The arsenal you have filled me with power. I thought I was completely invincible (forgetting the whole blowing-up-the-car thing), but I was left completely horrified when the guns didn't kill them in one hit.

     Plague Inc. (mobile and PC):

  Plague Inc. is a game where you play as a virus. From a harmless bacteria to the cause of a zombie apocalypse, it's a scenario-making game in where you evolve a virus and try to kill every human on Earth. There are also special viruses you can get, from what I remember, you have to buy them or complete the previous virus scenario.

   When I was younger, I used to download Lucky Patcher and use it so I would have to do nothing to get everything. With or without the cheats, I loved it. The tension and the music was fitting and the gameplay was flawless. The closer the cure was closer to finishing, the more panicked I was. And if I couldn't do anything, I accept the loss.

    Minecraft (mobile, PC, console):

  Minecraft is a sandbox-building game where you try to survive against monsters and survive on your own or let your imagination run wild and build anything your heart desires. Or you could do both with your friends!

   The first time I was introduced to Minecraft was the long, forgotten Lite version. I would make a brick house high in the sky to avoid the zombies that tried to eat me. I can hear the old hurt sound effect. The moment I was introduced to the full version was the moment where I wanted MORE. Eventually, I forgot about it for a few months until I got the full version in 2019. It was peaceful, quiet, and nice. You could just live your best life or die trying to survive, or create the things you've dreamt of. What can I say? It's wonderful.

    PUBG (mobile, PC, console):

   You've probably heard of this, but otherwise, I'll tell you about it. PUBG is a realistic multiplayer shooting game that holds many maps, gamemodes and weapons. Get the trophy on your own or share the achievement with your friends as you evade or kill other players and stay away from the zone.

   PUBG, is a pretty awesome game. The visuals are extremely realistic and the mechanics are quite simple. However, when I play, a large amount of lag suddenly happens, making me unable to move or making me an easier target for other players. Even though, the gamemodes and the fun more than make up for this. Wonderful game. If you're gonna download this, pray that you have a lot of free space.

  Madness: Project Nexus:

  Madness: Project Nexus is a 3d side-scroller, shoot 'em up Flash game based off of the original series created by Matt "Krinkels" Jolly. You play as the main protagonists trying to shut down Project Nexus. You can also play "Arena Mode" in which you fight people and survive for as long as you can and create your own Madness character while being able to use them.

    This game was very fun. Though it might seem violent, it is just another side-scrolling shooter game at the end. The designs are simple, but they never fail to amaze the players. Whenever I play the game, I immediately ditch the story and start screwing around with Arena Mode. The gameplay is also a bit slow and laggy, but I don't know if it's the FPS or the game or the browser itself, but it's slow. Gory and violent and it has guns, all of my favorite categories.

   And that's it for this post! Thank you for reading this and please provide me with some feedback so I can make these better for future reference, no need to waste your time on the comments. I don't read them :\/ (Forget I said anything).
      - Me