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Kingdoms of Amalur: a first impression.
Feb. 11th, 2012 12:58 am I love this game! <3
Before I start, it's worth noting that I am still playing both Skyrim and Rift on a regular basis ('regular' being code for 'whenever I am not studying/sleeping/working'.... I actually spend very little time playing computer games, all told), and between those two I have a fairly wide scope of fantasy game experiences going on. Because of that, I was wary of picking up a new game, and to be honest nothing really caught my eye. Then by chance I saw a game trailer for 'Amalur' and had an 'OMG MUST HAVE' reaction, which I am not used to as far as games go. Skyrim was an exception because I love the whole Elder Scrolls series, but with everything else- even games I adore like the Silent Hill ones- I am usually quite slow to pick them up. With 'Amalur' I pre-ordered it the day I saw the trailer. I have no regrets.
( A review. )
Overall, though, this game is exactly what I wanted: As involved as Skyrim, but less gritty. You know, for when I want some shining, mystic elf-y fantasy with vibrant fae-touched monsters, rather than hard, ice-cold mountains populated by angry dragons spoiling for a debate. ^__^.
Also, I have some silly pictures:
This is Dethius, my slightly half-assed eye-candy for the game. He has stubble. I nearly gave him an enormous ginger 80s porn-star 'stach too, but when I put it on him I laughed so hard I couldn't breathe and I thought asphyxia might make playing the game a bit too hard. You will probably be seeing more of Dethius as I play through the game.
( It is well established that I have a dirty mind. )
I'm going to try and get some nice shots of the scenery next time I play. For now, though, I need to go to sleep. I was on a night shift last night and I have only managed a few hours of sleep today, so I am wiped. >_>; Totally worth it, though!
Before I start, it's worth noting that I am still playing both Skyrim and Rift on a regular basis ('regular' being code for 'whenever I am not studying/sleeping/working'.... I actually spend very little time playing computer games, all told), and between those two I have a fairly wide scope of fantasy game experiences going on. Because of that, I was wary of picking up a new game, and to be honest nothing really caught my eye. Then by chance I saw a game trailer for 'Amalur' and had an 'OMG MUST HAVE' reaction, which I am not used to as far as games go. Skyrim was an exception because I love the whole Elder Scrolls series, but with everything else- even games I adore like the Silent Hill ones- I am usually quite slow to pick them up. With 'Amalur' I pre-ordered it the day I saw the trailer. I have no regrets.
( A review. )
Overall, though, this game is exactly what I wanted: As involved as Skyrim, but less gritty. You know, for when I want some shining, mystic elf-y fantasy with vibrant fae-touched monsters, rather than hard, ice-cold mountains populated by angry dragons spoiling for a debate. ^__^.
Also, I have some silly pictures:
This is Dethius, my slightly half-assed eye-candy for the game. He has stubble. I nearly gave him an enormous ginger 80s porn-star 'stach too, but when I put it on him I laughed so hard I couldn't breathe and I thought asphyxia might make playing the game a bit too hard. You will probably be seeing more of Dethius as I play through the game.
( It is well established that I have a dirty mind. )
I'm going to try and get some nice shots of the scenery next time I play. For now, though, I need to go to sleep. I was on a night shift last night and I have only managed a few hours of sleep today, so I am wiped. >_>; Totally worth it, though!
