Gaming for January

​This year brought on a big shift for me. Microsoft’s policies and price increases have driven me away from them and to PC’s, Steam in particular. I got a Steam Deck and I’ve virtually shifted entirely to that. Pretty much I’m giving Microsoft the giant 🖕

That being said, I still have my XBox and play a few games on it, at least until my prepaid game pass runs out in the summer/fall. 

So let’s get to the games I played!

Avowed - I enjoyed this rpg, I like most first person games over third person and this one kept my attention better than most. Not sure I’ll finish it but it I enjoyed what I played even if it’s not my thing. 

This was one of the better first person ARPG's I've played. The parkour style movement really makes it flow. There are options for melee or ranged attacks, you have companions, but honestly I barely notice them in combat. Of course I play on story mode because I'm not here for a challenge. I'm here for some fun and a plot. The plot is interesting and did engage with me. Overall a decent game from a genre that I almost always bounce off of hard. This was maybe a more gentle bounce and I might come back if the urge hits.

Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 - I didn’t play the first one and I only just started this game, but it really drew me in. I only wish I had enough time to play more this month!

I enjoy the world and the story. The combat is a little clunky, but overall I can't wait to get further into it.

Speedball - Rebellion has made an original update to the classic and I dig this one. It’s a fun sports game that you can play in short spurts. Truly enjoyable. 

This is one that I will probably play pretty consistently. I can play one match a day and feel pretty satisfied.

Not much else right now, there's not a new game I'm interested in until March. One of the kids is playing Dispatch and as soon as she finishes her run I'll probably run through that. I'm excited. Also have the Expanse Telltale Game waiting for me, but I want to finish the books first, so that should be in a couple more months. Those are some tombs of novels!

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Cheers!