Early Thoughts - Aikatsu! My No.1 Stage!

Released November 26th, 2015 is the fourth entry into the series of Aikatsu! 3DS games. After only just releasing getting my copy and spending a little time with it, I thought I'd go ahead and let you all know my early thoughts on the game.

Are you all ready for some Idol Activities?

Let me start off with a word of warning for all of those looking to import the game.

Early Thoughts - Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart

Hello again everyone! Joeker here again, this time debuting what I hope to become something of a new series on this blog. It was supposed to happen a lot earlier then this but due to life I've had to put it off until now; but this time we'll actually be getting it! In this series I'd like to give my thoughts on Games I play, series I watch, etc, while it's still early on. For example, I've put about 20  hours into this game and bring you my thoughts based on them. It's not a full review, since I simply haven't had the time for that sort of thing, so I hope this series will help to make up for that a bit! First up is: Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart.

This game was released earlier this year and unlike the other Neptune games isn't a typical JRPG, but instead an SRPG, featuring Noire, Neptune's love interest close friend.

Kamen Rider Battride War - Review

This is late. This game came out a couple years ago now, right? Surely you'd think I'd be reviewing Battride War 2. Well, I haven't actually played that yet. But I have played this and thought perhaps I should give my thoughts on in the same way I did the Climax Heroes games. So, let's get into it shall we?

 

Kamen Rider Battride War was released for the PS3 on May 23rd, 2013 during the run of Kamen Rider Wizard. Ergo, it's obviously going to be a Wizard centric game...

Rants and Rambles - Video Game Localizations & Importing

Hey guys, Joeker here. It's been a long while since there's been any attention given to this blog. My attention, when I'm not "busy" has been going one of two places. A. My youtube channel and B. Video Games. Video games are what spurred me to want to write this article, specifically the game I've been playing recently and am playing at the time of writing this article, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth.

Yes, despite common belief I can own a game that exists only in Japan.

I want you guys to understand its late at night and this post is mostly just going to consist of my very biased opinions on this matter along with some (a lot) of rants. If that's what you're interested in, read on. If not, I warned you. Hell, I'm not even sure if this will get published!

Mighty Switch Force Review

HEY GUYS! TheDokta here. After a somewhat uneventful 2012 I hope to post more often here in the new year. To start of the year I thought a good review for a game I finished just recently. Mighty Switch Force being the third game in the Mighty series by WayForward(A seriously awesome game company check out their stuff) the other two being from DSiware.  Its a puzzle platformer game with some mild shooting. Now to start my first review of 2013!

Lets get wet ladies ;D

Summer of Video Games - Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2

It's currently summer where I live. I recently thought "What better way to spend summer then to play video games?". So that's what I've done.

I wanted to start this last month, "Summer of Video Games", but unfortunately things got hectic because of the Christmas season and things have run late into January, but I already have a few articles ready to be written for it thanks to that. I'm planning on making this simply me discussing and kinda reviewing the games I play (Whether I've finished them or have given up). And to start off with, a game I've wanted to talk about for quite a while, Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2. I won't be going into too much detail though, this isn't a full review.

 

Neptunia is a very interesting franchise, from the moment I bought mk2 I was asked at the counter "Is this game a hentai or something?".

Joeker's Top 5 Tales of Games

Ahaha, I was supposed to do this on the first of this month, woops.

After a not-so-eventful year last year here at JoekerStraightFlush, I decided it was time to step things up a notch; but it appeared with all the video games I've been playing lately I've been a bit too distracted. Well, whatever.

To Kick off the new year, I'm starting it off with my favorite Video Game series, the 'Tales of' series. I haven't been able to play a whole lot of Tales of games so far, but here I'll be counting down my Top 5 favorites. (Please note! I haven't played all of these games through to completion.)

Kamen Rider Super Climax Heroes - Review

It's been a while since I promised the last game review; A review I totally forgot to do. Making up for that, I will be reviewing the new Kamen Rider game, Super Climax Heroes earlier then I usually would this year. Specifically, the PSP version.

Following the trend that has started since Kamen Rider Decade's "Kamen Rider Climax Heroes" game for PS2, 2012 has bought the release of a new Climax Heroes game, Super Climax Heroes, for both the PSP and the Nintendo Wii.

Kamen Rider Climax Heroes Fourze - Review

I'm finally getting around to doing it. But hey, I doubt anyone will like it because my thoughts for this game are mostly negative and this will be a very short review. So, you know. Lets get started.

Here is my main gripe with the game. Above, is the character select screen. It doesn't start out full, but it will fill up very quickly.

Pokemon Black And White 2 Speculations

Today on Pokemon Smash, Junichi Masuda (the director of GameFreak) announced two new Pokemon games! Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2, which are supposed to be sequels to Pokemon Black and White. From what I've seen in the community, reactions are mixed. Some people seem excited, some disappointed. Since we only have very little news for these games so far, I'm making this post just to share a bit of my Speculation for the games, so sit back and enjoy.

In this image above we have two, what Masuda has told us to be new Pokemon (or forms for Kyurem.)! They will be the legendaries for this game, Black Kyurem and White Kyurem; I'm not sure if these are the final names, but thats what I've seen said for now. Other then this, the names and that they are "Sequels" are the only things we know about the games so far. So, lets begin our speculation, shall we?

My first look at Tales of the Abyss 3DS

Hey, guys. I’m Chris. I’m a friend of Joeker. I like a lot of stuff, I don’t like a lot of stuff, blah blah blah, let’s get to it!

So recently, a friend of mine at school was like, ‘Dude, you should totally try this game.’

So he gives it to me and I thought it was exceptional. So, today after school I rushed to JB-HI FI and hoped it was there. I could only hope that there was at least one left ‘cause I heard It was hard to come by. Lucky for me I came across it. So here’s my thoughts on it so far.

The game starts off with you being in your room. I kept 3D off at that point. Now, this may be weird, but I do not like playing my 3DS games in 3D often, but when I turned 3D on It was alright. It didn’t hurt as much as the other games did. I, personally don’t think it looks too good in 3D. It just didn’t feel right for me. On top of that, I’ve taken a break from the game just now to talk about it because my eyes hurt from it and I usually like spending many hours at a time playing games like this one. But don’t get me wrong guys, I really think the designs of Kimlasca (Where the main character lives) and Kimlasca Kingdom and the rest of the game so far are great. 

               ‘Just because he’s King he thinks he can just order people around. It makes me mad.’ - Luke

Kamen Rider Climax Heroes Fourze

Another year, another Climax Heroes! This is a followup to my previous post which can be found here. I will be covering all of the things we know about Climax Heroes Fourze, along with rumors and what I'd like to see in this game.

So far, we know there will be Showa Riders in this game. Confirmed so far are Ichigo, Nigo, V3, Amazon, Black, Black RX along with Shadow Moon. These are some excellent additions to the game. Also, as far as we know all of the characters from the past games will be in this game, and there will be around 50 playable riders and possibily 100+ forms.

Ocarina of Time 3D Review

And here we are! Back again with my promised review The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D.
Without further adieu lets get started!

Graphics: SO the main difference between the N64 and the 3DS version of the games is the graphics overhaul. The 3DS being much more powerful hardware (obviously) can handle up to PS2\ Gamecube graphics. Grezzo the co producer of this remake has decided to scale them up just enough for it to still feel like OoT whilst looking beautiful. Textures, Lighting and even certain models have been redone and rendered in 3D. To get a sense of the games depth you really have to play; the 3D offers some assistance in determining distance in some tricky platforming. What more is there to say, The picture below says it all...

So beautiful!

Controls: This was going to be one of my most worried about things before OoT3D came out.
I was wondering how they could have emulated the N64 C-Buttons. Then I saw some screen shots of them using the touchscreen for the use of items and the map. I thought that was a great idea. And it was. The Iron Boots and Hover Boots have now been made items for quick and easy access. The L and R buttons act as the Z and R buttons respectively. The controls are easy to get used to and not uncomfortable in anyway.

Audio: Here is where I thought they were well..lazy. This remake still uses the original MIDI music from the original. Sure the music for the time was great but nowadays they had the chance to orchestrate or at least fiddle with the MIDI to make it sound less electronic. Remember its not everyday a company gets to remake a classic. That being said there IS one orchestrated track in the game but I'll let all of you out there who havent played it yet go out and do so.

A legendary game deserving of this 3D remake. One final note, the 3D in my opinion adds great depth and a feel of being in the game. GO OUT THERE RIGHT NOW; Purchase a 3DS and this game you will not be disappointed. Lastly I must apologize for this review taking FOREVER but i was really busy during the last few weeks of school and had to put this off. I hope you can forgive MEEEEEE! Next review WILL be out this Friday. I promise.

Kamen Rider - Climax Heroes OOO review

Kamen Rider Week continues, this time with a review for last year's Kamen Rider game, Climax Heroes OOO!

Some nice boxart too.

It had been a few years since we'd gotten any Kamen Rider games, Kamen Rider Kabuto being the last. But, 4 years later we we're gifted with Kamen Rider Climax Heroes, for the PS2. This game had the lead riders for each Heisei series, along with other riders, playable, in a Rider Vs. Rider fighting game. A year later we got Climax Heroes W, a port to the Wii that included the 11th Heisei rider, W. But, in 2010 we we're given one of the best Kamen Rider games to date. Climax Heroes OOO.

Metal Gear Series Review

The Dockta here and oh boy are you in for some rather fun times here. I will now review EVERY Metal Gear Solid game that I have played, In the games chronological order. A quick overview of the games I will be reviewing here. Metal Gear Solid 3, Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops, Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, Metal Gear Solid 1, Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 4. Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy this lengthy review.

METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER.

No that's not a sexual innuendo!

The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Review

Another week, another review. To continue our little Zelda buildup to OOT3D here is THE WIND WAKER! I feel many people are sighing right now "Ugh Toon Link." But I promise to be fair here and disregard the fact that I'm not a massive fan of "Toon Link" either. And with that lets kick off this review.YOU!

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Review.

First let me state I apologize for last weeks lack of reviewingness, And the delay on this review but IT IS HERE! Majora's Mask the supposed sequel to Ocarina of Time and one of my favourite Zelda titles.

Its collectors edition!

This game is known for its darker tone and creepier atmosphere. This game wasnt really a "kids" game. The reason this game is so creepy is because of TINGLE! No not really ( for those of you who have not seen Tingle I highly suggest you do not Google image him)
Now LETS GET REVIEWING.

Pre E3 2011 Press Conference - Kojima's Announcements.

Hey guys, Joeker here. I just finished watching the Pre E3 2011 Press Conference, and thought i would tell you guys about the stuff Kojima talked about. Unfortunately, Kojima himself won't be attending E3 this year, so some guy who's name i cannot remember went to Kojima Productions in Japan, to get word from the man himself, Hideo Kojima.

His first big announcement was the "Transfarring" system. Some PS3 Titles will have Transfarring capabilities, which will allow you to Transfer your Game Data from your PS3 to your PSP, so you can play those games on the go. I Believe Kojima himself said this was to help "Bridge the gap" between console and portable gaming. He later went to tell us, that that was only Step 1 of his Transferring plan. With 2 more steps to follow:

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Review

O: Look who's back. Yes ME TheDokta has been invited to do weekly reviews and gaming updates.
For this week's review I shall be reviewing a popular game for the PSP; Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. Firstly I'd like to say this is my favorite game of the series so far.

Our three protagonists, Terra, Ventus and Aqua.(from left to right)

Jumping The Guns A Little - Kamen Rider Climax Heroes Fouze Wishlist

Well, with the recent confirmation that this years new Kamen Rider would be called "Kamen Rider Fouze", and since Kamen Rider Decade, we have gotten a "Kamen Rider Climax Heroes" Game. The 3 current games in the series, Climax Heroes (PS2), W (Wii) and OOO (Wii & PSP) have evolved with each new entry, with better graphics, gameplay and character selection for each of them. But, of course, they missed out on things even with OOO. And here's my wishlist of things i hope they put in the next Climax Heroes, if we get one this year, that is.

Boxart for Climax Heroes OOO