Dear Friend/Co-Worker,
I'm happy to be a fellow PS3 player, now. Given that you're kind of the store's resident gaming guy, I also appreciate the recommendations for games.
HOWEVER, don't take it so goddamn personally if I don't love a game that you recommend. Yes, even though they might be critically acclaimed by most everyone, it does not mean that said game is for everyone. Also, just because I'm critical of it and point out its flaws does not mean that it's a bad game. I've been gaming all my life, all the way back to playing E.T. on the Atari, so my expectations for games are going to be a little different.
For example:
-Uncharted is a beautiful game, I'll grant you and overall a fun game. But the action is so goddamn boring and repetative where you duck, cover, shoot and repeat ad nauseum. There's no variance in the combat. And the game suddenly transforms into Resident Evil about two thirds of the way through.
-Dead Space is gorgeous, but it's not scary in any way. The aliens pop out of the most expected places, either from grates directly ahead of you or pretending to be dead bodies. One pops up and I cut it down. It's like Galactic Whack-a-Mole.
-Metal Gear Solid 4. I want to play a game, not watch it.
So, yes, I am critical of games. Don't fucking take it personally in a reaction likeable to killing your dog or something. A statement like "Some people just refuse to be satisfied" hurts. I expect more from a game than just pretty pictures. I want a good, immersive story and action that doesn't get repetative. It's part of why Half-Life 2 and its episodes is one of my favourite games.
I will make sure to put it on the bed tonight lol ! I can't believe I forgot about that till you said something ! Oh well Just woke up from a nap so day is picking up so far and hey I got my mom into work for the morning so I did accomplish something !
