Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery
I’m going very slowly with this one as I don’t really have the time to play and when I do, it’s usually at the time when I’m not in a headspace to think as much as this game requires me to. I still enjoy it though!
It’s one of very few titles that can successfully push me towards regular use of items instead of hoarding them “just in case”. This game will not be kind to you if you’ll just try to breeze through blasting without second thought but it will give you the tools to survive if you cooperate. It’s especially important if you’re try to go for all objectives on each stage as these can be a bit tricky at times (nothing too crazy though).
I really like it so far, both in terms of gameplay and story. Can’t wait to see what awaits me later.
The Division 2
I wrote in the past how both Division games are something I tend to come back to semi-regularly. Well, it’s this time of the year again, I guess.
Whenever I want to play something but don’t have the brain power to deal with Reverse Collapse, this is my go-to at the moment. Still plays great and the loop is just as addicting as it’s always been. I honestly didn’t expect to like and stick with these games as long as I have.
The only thing I dislike about TD2 is how manhunts, (side?) story segments about various mooks, can’t be played in their full form. You can only go through a simplified versions of them which cut off some of the presentation and narrative parts. It’s not as bad as vaulting in Destiny but it’s a crappy half-measure to… I don’t really know. I never looked into how the devs explained this decision but it sucks.
Still, outside of this one issue the game is still great and I don’t regret spending my time with it.
Do you ever hperfixate on something to the point of spending almost every free moment of your time on it? Even if the thing in question isn’t something you’re a huge fan of? That’s exactly what happened to me over the last week. I’ve been on a binge of listening to Ridge Racer soundtracks, watching retrospectives and other videos as well as playing Ridge Racer 2 (the PSP one). It was pretty much non-stop RR time until I “finished” the game - it was great!
Was being the keyword here. After reaching the credits I unlocked duel races and they… these races are honestly the most miserable experience I had with this game (or any other racer I’ve played so far). I’m all for challenging content but simple stages with limited drifting opportunities mixed with opponents in much faster cars than you do not make for a fun challenge. I dunno, maybe I’m just bad at the game but it really felt less like a skill check and more like an RNG encounter even when driving “perfectly”.
I managed to beat one of these guys and after trying the second (out of three?) I don’t really want to play any more. It was enough to rip me out of this trance and make me go “you know what, I think I’m good on Ridge Racer for now”.
An unfortunate end to a pretty fun week but I can finally go back to Reverse Collapse. That’s a win, I guess.