Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons<\/em> (PC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons<\/a><\/em> was the first game I kicked off the new year with. I marathoned it over two days, and finished it. I loved every moment of the two brothers\u2019 adventure. It was also a very emotional game for me. I tip my hat off to the developers for making such an emotionally compelling game. It also didn’t hurt that the gameplay of controlling two characters with one controller was fun and interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beep! Beep! Varoom!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Need for Speed Rivals<\/em> (PS4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Need For Speed Rivals<\/a><\/em> is one of my favorite racing games. I absolutely loved Burnout Paradise<\/em> (which is my favorite racing game), and have played through that game a few different times. So when most of the developers from the Burnout<\/em> series make a Need For Speed<\/em> game, I perk up a little bit. Yes, I loved Need For Speed Hot Pursuit (2010)<\/em>, but I think I like Need for Speed Rivals<\/em> a little more. Rivals isn\u2019t as good as Burnout Paradise<\/em>, but it does scratch the itch a little bit. Rivals<\/em> is a very beautiful game, and racing around at high speed is a blast; crashing your opponents is an even bigger blast (hehe, puns). I even put up with grinding for all of the trophies, and I enjoyed it! I will say, playing as the racer is a lot more fun than playing as the cops. If they do another one that\u2019s similar, I hope they balance the cops to be more enjoyable to play as.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nazis. Nazis everywhere.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wolfenstein: The New Order<\/em> (PC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n I didn\u2019t pay much attention to Wolfenstein: The New Order<\/a><\/em> before it came out. Even when it was released, I didn\u2019t care. However, the video game community kept talking about this game, so I bought it on sale. I\u2019m so glad I did! First, it\u2019s a beautiful game. Second, the running and gunning feels so good, and makes me a little nostalgic for old school shooters. Third, the story is actually very well done. The story is self aware in a way that\u2019s interesting. Yes, it\u2019s Nazi\u2019s taking over everything and you are the only one who can stop it, but it makes sense when you play the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How High Can You Get?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Far Cry 4<\/em> (PC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Far Cry 4<\/a><\/em> just does open world right. Far Cry 3<\/em> was one of my favorite games from 2013 (that\u2019s when I played it, but it came out in 2012). When I heard Far Cry 4<\/em> had everything I loved about 3<\/em>, and it was better, I had to play it. My favorite part of Far Cry 4<\/em> is still liberating outposts, and the various ways you can accomplish that. The Himalayas provide a great environment to run around with much more vertical exploration than 3<\/em>. The addition of the gyrocopter makes moving around fun, and the grenade launcher makes raining explosions down on your enemies a piece of cake. The villain is also fun, but I don\u2019t think he\u2019s as good as Vas from 3<\/em>; however, he is more fleshed out. The best ending to the game can be done in 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remaster of a Remaster 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Halo: The Master Chief Collection – Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary<\/em> (XBox One)<\/p>\n\n\n\n I finally got around the playing through Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary<\/a><\/em> from Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em>. When I first got an XBox One, it came with Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em> and I told myself that I was going to play through the Halo<\/em> games again. I only got around to playing through Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary<\/em> in 2015, but I still plan on playing through the rest of the games in the Collection<\/em>. First off, the remaster is looking pretty good, and the visual tweaks help with the exploration. They don\u2019t make games like this anymore, and the open areas can be hard to navigate from the original game. The upgraded visuals help out with this. The upgraded visuals also make the repetitive corridor sections a little bit easier to swallow, but those are still tedious. The A.I. in Halo: Combat Evolved<\/em> amazes, but not in the best way. I can die at a section because I get overwhelmed by enemies (and because I\u2019m not that great; some might say I suck) several times over, but I can get frustrated and say, \u201cFuck it!\u201d and then proceed to run past the enemies to the next checkpoint, and be fine. I don\u2019t hate the game; I actually had a lot fun revisiting this classic, but the mechanics are showing its age. It’s still a fun shooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still Really Fun Again<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dishonored<\/em> (PC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s pretend that I didn\u2019t talk about Dishonored<\/a><\/em> in 2014. I still think it\u2019s really fun. So much fun I bought it again on PC with all of the DLC. I actually hadn\u2019t played the last story DLC, The Brigmore Witches<\/em>, and I felt it was time. However, I didn\u2019t just want to do a quick playthrough of the DLC. No, I replayed the main game three times to get all of the achievements, Knife of Dunwall<\/em> twice to get all of the achievements, and then played through The Brigmore Witches<\/em> twice to get all but one achievement; I enjoyed every single second. I should get all of the trophies for\u00a0The Brigmore Witches<\/em> on PS3. I should do the same on XBox 360 for the entire game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another Replay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2<\/em> (PC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n I figured I might as continue what I started in 2014 and play through Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2<\/a><\/em> again. This year I\u2019ll finish the trilogy, probably. I don\u2019t have much to say about it. It\u2019s a fun, mindless shooter, that scratches the itch that only Call of Duty can. I am surprised I remembered a lot more about this game than I would have thought. Things like the snowmobile chase scene, the suburb, and D.C. all stuck out again. The set pieces of this series are amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exercises My Creativity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Super Mario Maker<\/em> (WiiU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you might know, I loves me some Mario<\/em>. I also loves me some Super Mario Maker<\/a><\/em>. I don\u2019t create a lot of levels, but I like to think the levels I do upload are of a higher stock\u2026 but then I play some of other people\u2019s levels and my mind gets blown. Most of the time I get disappointed by the “Stand here and do nothing” and “Look! I made a shitty level!” levels, but there are lots of hidden gems out there. Nintendo just did everything right with this title, and they keep putting out updates that adds free content. Giving gamers the ability to create their own levels using the physics from Super Mario Bros.<\/em>, Super Mario Bros. 3<\/em>, Super Mario World<\/em>, and New Super Mario Bros.<\/em> is a great idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Old School Classic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Super Mario World<\/em> (WiiU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n To get some inspiration for Super Mario Maker<\/em>, I played through Super Mario World<\/a><\/em>. It had been awhile, and I like to go back to this game. It\u2019s still one of my favorite 2D Mario titles. It\u2019s neck and neck with Super Mario Bros. 3<\/em>, and I can\u2019t decide which one is better. There\u2019s something about the physics of Super Mario World<\/em> that makes it a joy to play. Definitely a timeless classic in my book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Ninth Major Installment in a Series, Probably<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Assassin\u2019s Creed Syndicate<\/em> (PS4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n I already talked about Assassin\u2019s Creed Syndicate<\/a><\/em> in a previous post<\/a>. It was one of my favorite games from this year. Right before I played Syndicate<\/em>, I started to play Assassin\u2019s Creed Unity<\/em> for the first time, and that game almost made this list. However, I got a few hours into Unity<\/em>, and I just didn\u2019t care. There was so much I didn\u2019t like about it, and just gave up, and that doesn\u2019t happen very often, especially since Assassin\u2019s Creed<\/em> is one of my favorite series. Luckily, Syndicate<\/em> came around and I played it in spite of Unity<\/em>. If the next game is anything like Syndicate<\/em> (let\u2019s hope not too much alike; I do want some innovation in the series), then the future of Assassin\u2019s Creed<\/em> will be good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I Can Get Higher!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Just Cause 3<\/em> (PC)<\/p>\n\n\n\nRelease date: 09\/03\/2013
Last played: 01\/22\/2015
Session hours: 2.75
Gaming sessions: 3
Completion status: Complete
Achievements: 4\/12 (33.33%)
Screenshots taken: 69
Acquisition date: 12\/29\/2013
Acquired from: Steam
Price: $4.49 (List $14.99)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n![\"Games2015Brothers\"](\"https:\/\/www.royfuss.com\/royfuss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Games2015Brothers.jpg\")
<\/a>Release date: 11\/15\/2013
Last played: 03\/21\/2015
Session hours: 59.25
Gaming sessions: 28
Completion status: Complete
Achievements: 26\/26 (100%)
Screenshots taken: 18
Acquisition date: 01\/14\/2015
Acquired from: PlayStation Store
Price: $12.00 (List $39.99)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Release date: 05\/20\/2014
Last played: 03\/07\/2015
Session hours: 19.75
Gaming sessions: 14
Completion status: Complete
Achievements: 32\/50 (64%)
Screenshots taken: 67
Acquisition date: 12\/06\/2014
Acquired from: Steam
Price: $19.80 (List $59.99)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Release date: 11\/18\/2014
Last played: 04\/26\/2015
Session hours: 56.50
Gaming sessions: 29
Completion status: Complete
Achievements: Overall - 39\/57 (68.42%)
Base Game - 39\/50 (78%)
Valley of the Yetis<\/em> - 0\/7 (0%)
Screenshots taken: 163
Acquisition date: 11\/16\/2014
Acquired from: Newegg
Price: $0.00 (List $59.99)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Release date: 11\/11\/2014
Last played: 08\/29\/2015
Session hours: 13.75
Gaming sessions: 11
Completion status: Complete
Achievements: 29\/???
Screenshots taken: 52
Acquisition date: 11\/28\/2014
Acquired from: Walmart
Price: $30.90 (List $59.99 for Halo: The MCC<\/em>)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Release date: 10\/09\/2012
Last played: 07\/05\/2015
Session hours: 56.75
Gaming sessions: 32
Completion status: Complete
Achievements: Overall - 69\/80 (86.25%)
Base Game - 50\/50 (100%)
Dunwall City Trials<\/em> - 0\/10 (0%)
The Knife of Dunwall<\/em> - 10\/10 (100%)
The Brigmore Witches<\/em> - 9\/10 (90%)
Screenshots taken: 142
Acquisition date: 08\/04\/2013
Acquired from: Steam
Price: $23.31 (List $58.95 for base game and DLCs)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Release date: 11\/10\/2009
Last played: 07\/27\/2015
Session hours: 4.00
Gaming sessions: 4
Completion status: Complete
Achievements: 20\/50 (40%)
Screenshots taken: 28
Acquisition date: 06\/07\/2011
Acquired from: Steam
Price: $34.97 (List $69.97 for base game and DLC)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Release date: 09\/11\/2015
Last played: 10\/22\/2015
Session hours: 5.50
Gaming sessions: 4
Archive hours: 15.00
Archive sessions: 10
Completion status: Complete
Achievements: NA
Screenshots taken: 16
Acquisition date: 10\/04\/2015
Acquired from: Nintendo Store
Price: $59.99 (List $59.99)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Release date: 08\/23\/1991
Last played: 10\/20\/2015
Session hours: 3.50
Gaming sessions: 2
Completion status: Complete
Achievements: NA
Screenshots taken: 13
Acquisition date: 10\/20\/2015
Acquired from: Nintendo Store
Price: $7.99 (List $7.99)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Release date: 10\/23\/2015
Last played: 11\/29\/2015
Session hours: 72.00
Gaming sessions: 25
Completion status: Complete
Achievements: 50\/50 (100%)
Screenshots taken: 72
Acquisition date: 10\/24\/2015
Acquired from: NA
Price: $59.99 (List $59.99 for Limited Edition)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Release date: 12\/01\/2015
Last played: 01\/05\/2016
Session hours: 62.25
Gaming sessions: 30
Completion status: Complete
Achievements: 43\/47 (91.49%)
Screenshots taken: 92
Acquisition date: 12\/10\/2015
Acquired from: Green Man Gaming
Price: $45.00 (List $59.99)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/a>