Influences

These are video games that have inspired Andrew over the years. Click a GIF to see why. Posts may contain spoilers.

Portal 2

Portal 2 continues what Portal began in a big way. the story and new mechanics were all top notch. i have my complaints about this game as well but it still belongs on the list. welcommmmmme 😉 the goo. all about dat goop. goo power! two players are better than one i mean, what are …

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X Wing

Star Wars X Wing is the best star wars game. (Jedi Knight II: Dark Forces is a close 2nd). it’s my favorite flight sim and just an all around golden PC game. (ok, maybe it’s not a flight sim… but it’s cool!) guess what? you can still play it today, get it here for $4.99!! …

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Silent Hill 2

from pyramid head’s orgy to the endless staircase with an air raid siren, Silent Hill 2 has many moments you can’t unsee nor easily forget. james won’t be swayed cause he’s got cool people to meet people with… “opinions” people with… issues people with… optimism  people with… staring problems pick a noose, any noose! could we …

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Super Metroid

the mother of all metroid-vania games: Super Metroid. the mood of this game is absolutely amazing. from the music and sound to the graphics and gameplay it’s a masterpiece! first, a little backstory seems like a tight place to land gimme that! we’ve got science to do no need for an umbrella when you have a POWER …

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Warcraft 2

now back in the early PC days, things were different. you kids may never feel the level of excitement that Warcraft 2 Tides of Darkness gave me. the soundbites, the graphics, the gameplay… my first favorite RTS <3 there aren’t enough gifs online for this game but it’s gotta make my list! i miss these …

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Metal Gear Solid

i had a 64 during the PS1 era and i saved up money to buy a PS1 specifically for Metal Gear Solid. BEST DECISION EVER. nobody likes going on alert! exciting to just look at the title screen MANTIS! dude’s always preying on meryl snake would NEVER…. right? because he’s always a gentleman! but i mean he has …

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Super Mario 64

Super Mario 64 may not be the first 3D game but in my opinion it definitely was the 1st time the masses experienced fun, simple physics and exploration in large 3D spaces in a truly easy to control way. FLYING!! …and falling. even mario can get overkills don’t be fooled by all the peace signs… dude …

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Final Fantasy IX

yes, Final Fantasy IX is my favorite. is it an easy choice to make? no. do i care that you are upset that i didn’t choose VII? definitely not. why? cause my second choice is FFX! (OMG RIGHT?) this post could never do justice to the amazing art direction, music, memorable moments…. GO BUY THE …

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Resident Evil 4

from blowing enemy heads off to having your own head melted/chewed/severed/exploded/stabbed off, Resident Evil 4 pretty much covers all the basics of an amazing game. resident evil 4’s merchant leon can’t decide if he’s a king… …or chuck norris! before RE lost it’s creepy factor brutal main character deaths steps on twig, gets freddy claws through face whoops …

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Castlevania SOTN

everyone who would even consider calling themselves a gamer needs to beat castlevania: symphony of the night. death straight running your shit STUPID amount of items cool ones too merkin fools alucard is 1% vampire & 99% #YOLOSWAG SOTN’s “interactive” loading screen epic prolouge the Castlevania SOTN score you can check out the score by Michiru Yamane <—-here. (all Castlevania content is property of …

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