After being impressed by seeing it run on the PS3, I relieved resident asshole, The Broken Finger of his God of War Collection copy yesterday. I work pretty late during the first half of the week, so I only got a few hours in, so these aren’t complete impressions, but rather just some opening thoughts.
It’s important to note that I have played a notably small amount of the two games. In fact, I only tried the original God of War for about an hour and stopped because I thought it was pretty bad.
However, that was a few years ago and I think I had a headache. And since I only have headaches about once every 2 years, I think it’s safe to say that it could have affected my opinion. The point is that I am more impressed this time. The HD resolution makes a huge difference. It’s easy to say that because, unfortunately, there are a number of in-engine cutscenes that didn’t get the treatment for whatever reason and they look like crap in comparison. I’m also playing on Easy because I think I just suck at the game. I’m surprisingly good at games like Uncharted and Call of Duty, but I guess button combination games are a weak spot for me since I blow at fighting games too. Anyway, the game is fun so far, and I’m content with my purchase. If I beat it this year, I may even review it… That is if Riddles and I can ever settle on our review format.
Before I leave, The Broken Finger wrote alternate text for these thoughts, and I couldn’t make this post without sharing them with you all. In fact, I wonder if I should have just left the following post up instead. Verbatim.
“This game made me feel really bonery. Meaning, I started playing the game with no boner, but once it got underway, I had a one way ticket to Boner City.”
Tags: God of War Collection
mmmm boner-ific
I’ve never been a huge fan of the games. I’ve tried to get into the first one on several occasions, and while I didn’t hate it, I wasn’t compelled to play it again after the first sitting (kind of the same as my feelings towards GTA IV, but with less frustration). That being said, I’ve never gotten a chance to really play it in my “ideal” gaming environment (basement, lights dimmed, no distractions, comfy seat, ect.). If the collection drops to $20 or so some time in the future, I very well may pick it up. If nothing else, then I can actually know what I’m talking about when my girlfriend makes references to it.
Does NATE LILES write for the Broken Finger by any chance?
Well, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if people are trying to copy NATE LILES now legendary wit. He really should have it patented or something before things get really out of hand.
I know, can you believe it’s not Nate Liles?
I was going to say something before I quoted it, but I assumed it would come up in the comments.
I was right.
It appears that someone is attempting to steal the essence of NATE LILES.