Thursday, January 08, 2004

Manhunt

I'm usually not partial to writing reviews - I usually leave that up to jason santa maria or rob weychert, and then just nod my head yea or nay. But, what with this videogame post that's been up for so long, I thought I'd tell everyone my findings.

So I bought Manhunt, the latest release from Rockstar North (makers of the Grand Theft Auto series). Now, I had no illusions about what this videogame is about: violence. But, as I see it, it's not senseless violence; these people are trying to hurt you, after all. Using a plastic bag to suffocate them in the loo makes perfect sense to me. How can you not do that?

What I am enjoying about the game is how simple it is. There's really not much to think about. Not like Final Fantasy, where they create shitty games inside the game, and then make you play it to beat the real game.

(cut to scene: December 1999 - Final Fantasy 8)
ME: What the hell is this?
FINAL FANTASY CREATOR: It's a card game! It's fun! Just like Pokemon!
ME: (turn off Final Fantasy and return the game)

(cut to scene: May 2002- Final Fantasy X)
ME: What the hell is this?
FINAL FANTASY CREATOR: It's blitzball! It's like waterpolo!
ME: If I wanted sports, I would have bought a sport game.
FINAL FANTASY CREATOR: Get blitzing! Go Besaid!

So in closing, I hate blitzball. Oh yeah - and I like Manhunt. Thanks to all who gave me suggestions, even though I ignored pretty much all of them. Except Merritt...

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1. Jason

01.08.04 | 1:16 PM

Was that a review?

2. Jason

01.08.04 | 1:16 PM

Was that a review?

3. bearskinrug

01.08.04 | 1:19 PM

Yeah. I lost interest. I think it was more a complaint about Final Fantasy.

4. kelly

01.08.04 | 5:13 PM

Hi Kevin.
I like reading your postings when I am bored at work. :)
I know you already found a game ...but you should get dance dance nation with the foot pad. that look like a good game... or the rickstar karaoke.
ok. bye kevy bear.