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Bioshock: The Collection (2016)
BIOSHOCK:
BIOSHOCK collection (2016) series was such a feast. The story is just outright profound and captivating with so much lore and excellent acting. A dark, mysterious journey through an ruined under water utopia. Venturing through the underwater Art-Deco styled, once glorious, sunken city of Rapture is breath taking and unforgettable. This pack has everything, the complete collection.
"In 1960, a lone survivor of a plane crash named Jack discovers an abandoned underwater utopia, only to find out that the mystery behind its creation is much more sinister than he first believed."
The overall art and design is superb. The music is powerful and fitting. The characters of Rapture are grotesque and beastly, giving the game a dark and dangerous atmosphere. The corridors are vast, endless, and yet somehow claustrophobia inducing as well. A wonderfully well done horror adventure game. One of my all time favorites and a modern classic.
The Bioshock game series rocks.
Metro: Last Light Redux (2014)
METRO: LAST LIGHT: Pt. 2, the Metro Trilogy
METRO: LAST LIGHT (2013) is a excepional FPS, survival horror game, and the second in the Metro trilogy. Inspired / based on the writings of the Russian novelist Dmitry Glukhovsky (The Metro trilogy).
The game follows Artyom as he further struggles through a dark apocalyptic Russian metro system, not only seeking help from his people, but redemption from his past. I've rated this game highly because of my love and enjoyment for it, as well as for how replayable it was.
The gameplay itself is highly playable, mechanically. While the controls may take a little getting used to, it's fairly intuitive. Smooth controls, straight forward goals, and ever expanding storyline. This game also has a wide variety of enemies; everything from mutants to Nazi's. The story, music, characters and gameplay are all great, in my opinion.
"Following the events of Metro 2033, Artyom, now an experienced ranger, confronted with guilt must go on a journey to face threats from outside the metro and within, as he finds out that he is humanity's last salvation for peace."
The world of Metro 2033 is both breathtaking and devastating in its visuals. And though you may think to wander, every goal and objective is very clearly stated in the clip board journal along with a compass pointing to the next quest.
METRO: Last Light really sets the stage for this epic survival apocalyptic trilogy and a great sequel to the first game. This series are among my favorite games ever. I personally have found them to be highly enjoyable. My cup of tea.
Metro: Last Light (2013)
METRO: LAST LIGHT: Pt. 2, the Metro Trilogy
METRO: LAST LIGHT (2013) is a exceptional FPS, survival horror game, and the second in the Metro trilogy. Inspired / based on the writings of the Russian novelist Dmitry Glukhovsky (The Metro trilogy).
The game follows Artyom as he further struggles through a dark apocalyptic Russian metro system, not only seeking help from his people, but redemption from his past. I've rated this game highly because of my love and enjoyment for it, as well as for how replayable it was.
The gameplay itself is highly playable, mechanically. While the controls may take a little getting used to, it's fairly intuitive. Smooth controls, straight forward goals, and ever expanding storyline. This game also has a wide variety of enemies; everything from mutants to Nazi's. The story, music, characters and gameplay are all great, in my opinion.
"Following the events of Metro 2033, Artyom, now an experienced ranger, confronted with guilt must go on a journey to face threats from outside the metro and within, as he finds out that he is humanity's last salvation for peace."
The world of Metro: Last Light is both breathtaking and devastating in its visuals. And though you may think to wander, every goal and objective is very clearly stated in the clip board journal along with a compass pointing to the next quest.
METRO: Last Light really sets the stage for this epic survival apocalyptic trilogy and a great sequel to the first game. This series are among my favorite games ever. I personally have found them to be highly enjoyable. My cup of tea.
Metro 2033 (2010)
METRO: 2033: Pt. 1, Metro Trilogy
METRO: 2033 (2010) is a fantastic FPS, survival horror game, and the first in the Metro trilogy. Inspired / based on the writings of the Russian novelist Dmitry Glukhovsky (The Metro trilogy), the game follows a young man named Artyom as he struggles through a dark apocalyptic Russian metro system and world, seeking help for his people. I rate this game highly because of my love and enjoyment for it, as well as for its replayability.
The gameplay itself is highly playable, mechanically. While the controls may take a little getting used to, it's fairly intuitive. Smooth controls, straight forward goals, and ever expanding storyline. This game also has a wide variety of enemies; everything from mutants to Nazi's. The story, music, characters and gameplay are all great, in my opinion.
The game is highly driven by the strength of the narrative, but as well as the interesting storyline, the game atmosphere is superb and dark. You feel the claustrophobic heaviness as you wander through the mutant infested tunnels, as well as the vulnerability while being out in the vast ruins of the above frigid, and radiated Russia.
The apocalyptic world is so beautifully conveyed via cracked and caving in tunnels, cob webs and dust, leaking pipes, rust covered walls, moss and rot, corpses and decaying structures. Everything is grimey, muddy, dusty, moldy, rusty, mossy and bloody. The atmosphere is tense and oppressive. I really appreciate simple details as well, like the need to wipe off the eye portion of the gas mask, which is frequently dirtied by mud and blood.
While at times the graphics (specifically character movements) can be a little buggy, overall, the fascinating storyline and atmosphere far overshadows any graphical or audio imperfections, at least for me.
On top if it, this game has some of the best "survival game" features around set in a realistic world, with unique ragtag gear, limited resources, ammo scarcity, medic aids, gas mask filters, gieger counter, face masks replacements, compass, lighter, analog watch, portable charger etc. The differant game modes make this game more challenging as well.
The world of Metro 2033 is both breathtaking and devastating in its visuals. And though you may think to wander, every goal and objective is very clearly stated in the clip board journal along with a compass pointing to the next quest.
"Man has fallen, struggling to survive within Moscow's metro. In the face of a new mysterious threat young Artyom must leave his home station for the first time, making a dangerous journey to the legendary Polis to enlist their help."
METRO 2033 really sets the stage for this epic survival apocalyptic trilogy. These games are among my favorite games ever. I personally have found them to be highly enjoyable. My cup of tea.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011)
DEUS EX: Human Revolution: A Cyberpunk Ride
DEUS EX: Human Revolution (2011) is a highly memorable game. It is a great cyberpunk sci-fi game. It follows security manager Adam Jensen in a futuristic Detroit, Michigan.
In this cybernetic future, you must utilize unique augmentations in order to progress. The different augments make the game very interesting. There is so much to love about this game so I don't really get the harsh ratings or reviews. Story telling, world design, music, characters are all memorable.
"After a shadowy black ops team kidnaps several scientists security manager Adam Jensen was sworn to protect, he must harness the power of his new-found cybernetic augmentations to save their lives."
This game is one of my all time favorites.
The Magnus Protocol (2024)
THE MAGNUS PROTOCOLS: Horror Podcast
THE MAGNUS PROTOCOLS (2024) is a very interesting side (spinoff) series of the great "The Magnus Archives" horror podcast. This series adds to the world of the previous original series.
Like its predecessor, this series is excellently crafted, created and acted.
"Alice and Sam, a pair of low-level civil service workers at the underfunded Office of Incident Assessment and Response, have stumbled across the legacy of The Magnus Institute. A legacy that will put them in grave danger."
Overall, this a much welcomed edition to "The Magnus Archives" world. Recommend for fans of fictional horror podcasts.
Midnight Burger (2020)
MIDNIGHT BURGER: Quirky, Sci-Fi Comedy
MIDNIGHT BURGER (2020- ) is a quirky sci-fi comedy podcast series. The series follows the many bizarre and absurd adventures of a multi-dimensional diner.
This series is constantly offering outlandish and unexpected storylines, always keeping the listener intrigued with each new twist. It also gives plenty of interesting dialogue and debate, on topics concerning both science and faith.
"When Gloria took a waitressing job at a diner outside of Phoenix, she didn't realize she was now an employee of Midnight Burger, a time-traveling, dimension-spanning diner."
Midnight Burger is a very fantastical podcast, with funny, interesting plots, characters and stories. A great listen!
Radio Rental (2019)
RADIO RENTAL: Thrilling Podcast
RADIO RENTAL (2019- ) is a great anthology series featuring a vastly wide range of true real life horror stories. This series is narrated / hosted by the brilliant Rainn Wilson (The Office).
The stories here are all fascinating and thrilling. All terrifying in different ways. Some stories cause your imagination to wander in suspense and other stories are deeply shocking. Rainn Wilson is excellent as the quieky host, Terry Carnation, an 80's video rental shop owner. He brings a darkly humorous vibe to his persona.
"Discover real life horror stories, crimes to paranormal activity. These true stories are set inside the fictional world of Radio Rental, an 80's video rental store run by an eccentric shopkeeper, Terry Carnation (Rainn Wilson)."
Radio Rental is a extremely immersive podcast as far as the choice in stories. Definitely worrh a chance if you like thrilling true stories brought to you by a quirky and hilarious host. Great listen!
Unsolved Mysteries (2020)
UNSOLVED MYSTERIES : True Crime Tv
UNSOLVED MYSTERIES (2020- ) This series is an excellent re-examination of cold cases, bringing unsolved cases back into light. Each case begs to be solved. It's tragic to know so many crimes, especially those as serious as murder and rape, go unsolved.
"Immersive, character-driven stories are rooted in the experiences of ordinary people who have lived the unthinkable. Families, detectives and journalists hope viewers hold the clues to solving these mysteries."
Unsolved Mysteries, although difficult at times to watch knowing these crimes have gone largely unpunished, does a great job of sparking new interest. Hopefully each case will someday be solved. Excellent crime television.
Unsolved Mysteries (1987)
UNSOLVED MYSTERIES: A True Crime Classic
UNSOLVED MYSTERIES (1987-2010) This series is an excellent re-examination of cold cases, bringing unsolved cases back into light. Each case begs to be solved. It's tragic to know so many crimes, especially those as serious as murder and rape, go unsolved.
"Combines dramatic re-enactments, interviews and updates, to tell stories of real mysteries, from human to the supernatural."
Unsolved Mysteries, although difficult at times to watch knowing these crimes have gone largely unpunished, does a great job of sparking new interest. Hopefully each case will someday be solved. Excellent crime television.
Futurama (1999)
FUTURAMA: Space Comedy
FUTURAMA (1999 - ) is an animated comedy series, by the makers of "The Simpsons" and "Disenchantment". While "The Simpsons" features everyday family sitcom type of comedy, and "Disenchantment" is more mythical, fantasy type of comedy, "Futurama" definitely delves deep into the extraterrestrial realm of sci-fi, space comedy genre.
Each show perhaps has its own target audience and humor style, but all are great in their own right. Futurama is witty and interesting.
"Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy, is accidentally frozen in 1999 and thawed out on New Year's Eve 2999."
Overall, Futurama is worth the watch.
Crysis 3 (2013)
Crysis 3: Great Installation
Crysis 3 (2013) is a direct sequel to the FPS Crysis 1 & 2 science fiction game series. It continues the series with its equally action packed story, picking up where the previous games left off.
Prophet is back, once again, this time trying to save NYC. The game has great, top-notch visuals and graphics, great, music and audio, excellent storytelling. It feels a bit redundant after the second game, taking place in the similar area, yet focusing on the aftermath.
"Prophet is forced to save New York City from CELL after the alien invasion in Crysis 2 (2011)."
Crysis 3 is a great addition to trilogy and well worth playing. The series is vastly underrated and overlooked, but is one the best Sci-Fi, FPS game series out there. The series is a masterpiece.
Crysis 2 (2011)
CRYSIS 2: Best Alien Invasion FPS Game
CRYSIS 2 (2011) is a thrilling sequel to the amazing first game, however this game was the first one of the series that I actually played. This game was an incredible experience, amazing graphics, intense and thrilling story. Playing the game in the Crysis nano exo suit makes for an awesome gameplay.
While an alien invasion in New York City isn't a new concept, the game mechanics and style made it an incredibly thrilling experience and not your everyday invasion story.
"Set 3 years after the original game. Fight the aliens, following the protagonist in a new type of jungle; New York, the urban jungle."
Crysis 2 is one of the best FPS around, with some of the best game graphics to boot. This game was a super exciting and memorable experience. An excellent game. Play this if you enjoy FPS games or hyper realistic sci-fi games about alien invasions.
The Magnus Archives (2016)
THE MAGNUS ARCHIVES: Best Horror Anthology
THE MAGNUS ARCHIVES (2016-2024) is one of the greatest horror anthology podcast series around. The writing and acting is superb. It covers many fascinating subjects and stories. It blends horror, science fiction, fantasy, mystery and drama seemlessly.
The cast, the writing, as well as the sound and audio effects are all incredible. The podcast atmosphere really draws the listener in to an excellent and terrifying story.
"The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction anthology examining the mysteries within the archives of London based The Magnus Institute, an organization dedicated to documenting and researching the esoteric and the weird."
Overall, this podcast is riveting, each episode story ties into something bigger, a larger picture. Can't wait to listen to The Magnus Protocol, a sequel series.
Crysis (2007)
CRYSIS: Alien Technology
CRYSIS (2007) is a high intensity, visually breathtaking, first person shooter game. It has utterly incredible graphics that are stunning and simply unmatched. Even at present times, the Crysis games are visually advanced and beyond epic. The gameplay and mechanics are bad*ss as well, making for a great play.
This game brings you into the hyper realistic and intense scenario of an alien invasion. You are sent to investigate a meteor crash, finding alien technology within.
"Sent in to investigate an alien meteor crash, Nomad must fight through the North Korean Army which has also arrived, only to discover North Korea is the least of their worries."
This highly underrated game series really set a new bar for the entire video game industry. The graphics are insane, as are gameplay, visual effects, soundtrack, character design and story. A must play!
Gravity Falls (2012)
GRAVITY FALLS: North West Mythos
GRAVITY FALLS (2012-2016) was an interesting show. Firstly, I must say that I'm not really a fan of Disney and especially not a fan of Disney Channel cartoon shows. Growing up I always found Nickelodeon and WB to have way better kids shows anyways.
This Disney cartoon series has a darker element to it, and it is heavily loaded with conspiracy theory, masonic symbolism, esoteric mysticism and western mythology. It also gives serious mysterious Twin Peaks vibes, without having that Twin Peaks charm.
"Twin siblings Dipper and Mabel Pines spend the summer at their great-uncle's tourist trap in the enigmatic Gravity Falls, Oregon."
Overall, it was a quirky, amusing show, though at times the show doesn't seem to know what it wants to be, a goofy kids show (with cheesey, lame kid jokes) or a darker adult themed series (horror elements, darker imagery). Either way it was a fun watch, though definitely overrated in my opinion.
Pucca: Love Recipe (2018)
PUCCA: Funny but Flawed
PUCCA (20018-2019) was an entertaining animated series, but I agree that from an adult perspective this show is a bit problematic and probably not the best for younger impressionable children, as it portrays stalking, obsessive behaviors and other unhealthy romantic depictions. However, it's very nice to see Korean cartoons and it was otherwise enjoyable so my feelings are quite mixed. (The show lists its origins as South Korea, US & Canada)
"The madcap antics of a feisty noodle shop delivery girl and her reluctant ninja master crush, Garu."
Overall, this series was funny and entertaining despite its depictions of a girl with unhealthy, stalker tendencies. A fun show for older kids and teens. Pucca is a much needed cartoon as there are so few diverse kids shows and even fewer of Korean origins. A fun watch!
Pucca (2004)
PUCCA: Funny but Flawed
PUCCA (2004-2017) was an entertaining animated series, but I agree that from an adult perspective this show is a bit problematic and probably not the best for younger and more impressionable children, as it portrays stalking, obsessive behaviors and other unhealthy romantic depictions. However, it's very nice to see Korean cartoons and it was otherwise enjoyable, so my feelings are quite mixed. (The show lists its origins as South Korea, US & Canada)
"The madcap antics of a feisty noodle shop delivery girl and her reluctant ninja master crush, Garu."
Overall, this series was funny and entertaining despite its depictions of a girl with unhealthy, stalker tendencies. A fun show for older kids and teens. Pucca is a much needed cartoon as there are so few diverse kids shows and even fewer of Korean origins. A fun watch!
Astro Bot (2024)
ASTRO BOT: Style & Sensation
ASTRO BOT (2024) is a really great, exciting and super nostalgic game! This game is a special nostalgic treat, as if especially recommended to those gamers (like me) that grew up on the many great PlayStation products over the years, as well as still enjoying them today. If you've ever played the pre-installed "Astro's Playroom", you may have something of an idea of this game, in terms of style and sensation.
This full Astro Bot game utilizes those previously explored areas and so much more. It takes the player on an new epic experience, with new effects, sensations and worlds to explore. Mechanically, the game uses very smooth, very fluid controls making for a very fast paced and
"JOIN ASTRO IN A BRAND-NEW, SUPERSIZED SPACE ADVENTURE! The PS5® mothership has been wrecked, leaving ASTRO and the bot crew scattered all over the galaxies. Time to ride your trusty Dual Speeder across more than 50 planets full of fun, danger and surprises. On your journey, make the most of ASTRO's new powers and reunite with many iconic heroes from the PlayStation universe!"
Overall, this was a really fun play.
Astro's Playroom (2020)
ASTRO'S PLAYROOM: A Nostalic & Sensory Trip
ASTRO'S PLAYROOM (2020) was a super fun platformer game filled with interesting things to examine, areas to explore, original characters and classic cameos, as well as experiencing the amazing new dual sense controller features.
This free, preinstalled game offers hours of fun, plenty of challenges to overcome and explore and offers really great nostalgic fanfare for PlayStation loyalists.
"Astro and his crew lead you on a magical introduction through your PlayStation 5 in this fun platformer that comes pre-loaded on your console. Explore four worlds, each based on the PS5's console components. Each area showcases innovative gameplay that taps into the new feature of the PS5's DualSense wireless controller."
Overall, Astro's Playroom was a really fun little game and can't wait to play to official game, recently released. Highly recommended m, especially if you are a long time fan of PlayStation brand and console gaming.
Mo yu yun jian (2024)
THE DOUBLE: Intense & Stunning
THE DOUBLE (2024) is an excellent revenge drama filled with memorable characters, fascinating storytelling, and beautiful costumes and visuals. This series was truly an amazing show and will stand out among the many wonderful Cdramas.
"A county magistrate's daughter loses everything but regains her life by masquerading as a minister's daughter, overcoming injustice with help from Duke Su Xiao Heng, rescuing her imprisoned father, and upholding justice."
This series really shines, especially with Wu Jin Yan as our lead heroine (as Jiang Li / Xue Fang Fei / Xue Li). She is such a great actress. I've loved her in just about everything I've seen her in since far (Story of Yanxi Palace, Legend og Hao Lan, Royal Feast). She really brings some extra intensity to her dramas.
Overall, this was a really great series with so much to offer the drama world. Highly recommended for fans of Chinese dramas. A great show, with excellent plot and compelling story. Highly recommended!
A Bloody Lucky Day (2023)
A BLOODY LUCKY DAY: A Thriller Kdrama
A BLOODY LUCKY DAY is a interesting and thrilling Kdrama about an optimistic taxi driver who is desperate to pay off his financial debts, having been a victim of a scammer, in order to restore and reunite his family. In order to accomplish this, he begins taking on extra clientele, one of which turns out to be a serial killer.
Lee Sung-min plays the optimistic, kind-natured, Oh Taek. He is very believable and memorable in his role and I always enjoy his acting. His happy-go-lucky persona is perfectly counter balanced by the dark, sadistic character of Lee Byeong-min (played by Yoo Yeon-seok). The two have an interesting chemistry and creates great tension for the series.
There is another parallel storyline in this series about a mother (Yoon Se-na played by Han Dong-hee) doggedly searching for her son's killer. She is another excellent and believable character and you can really empathize for her situation.
The whole series is really intense, realistic and compelling and although there are a few aspects where you may have to suspend your belief, it never felt too much and certainly kept things interesting.
"An ordinary taxi driver who becomes entangled with a customer that turns out to be a serial killer."
Overall, this was an excellent show. I appreciate the unique approach to the somewhat overdone genre and topic of mystery / thrillers concerning serial killers. The acting is really great, as is the storyline, settings and music. This was a really fun watch, great for fans of suspense, mystery and thriller Kdramas and I can't wait to see more! Wooo Part 2!
Blue Moment (2024)
BLUE MOMENT: Cool Weather Drama
BLUE MOMENT is a really cool Jdrama about a hard working team of meteorologists. I enjoyed the cast and story, although a few aspects could have been a little less unpredictable. Even still, it was a show full of both adventure and disasters, following a team of people dedicated to fighting for the survival of others against all odds.
"The Meteorological Research Institute is where members of the Special Disaster Management (SDM) risk their lives to save lives threatened by enormous weather disasters, using their wisdom and knowledge. Kankuro Haruhara is a research officer who struggles on the frontlines of the disaster scene as chief of the SDM. Meanwhile, Aya Kumota is a research assistant who is fluent in Chinese and a hard worker, but sometimes can be too straightforward."
This JDrama series is really well done series and made for a good watch. I really liked this drama and really hope to see more like it in the future.
The End of the F***ing World (2017)
THE END OF THE F***KING WORLD: Troubled Teens
THE END OF THE F***ING WORLD (2017-2019) was alright series. It felt well made and original, with interesting cinematography, music and cast. It had some heart wrenching scenes as well.
"James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a road trip in search of her real father."
This show is definitely dark and for more mature viewers, (more for adults, rather than teens) with some heavy themes, sexual content, language and substances, as well as abuse, and death. The main stars are disturbed and highly troubled teens who find a unique friendship (romance?) in each other.
Overall, it made for an interesting watch.
Parenthood (2010)
PARENTHOOD: Top Tier Family Drama
PARENTHOOD (2010-2015) is a really great family drama, full of drama, laughter and tears. The interconnecting stories and dramas of the Braverman family is very lovable and unforgettable. Far better than other everyday family sitcoms, Parenthood has so much heart and soul. It feels like a real family with real issues and struggles, as they survive in the real world. While it's fictional, it never feels scripted or forced.
"The lives and tragedies of the Braverman family tree."
It heavily focuses on a child with Autism, Max, and the effect his diagnosis has on the entire family, but also has other diverse characters as well. I loved the focus on neurodiversity and neuro divergence. Such an incredible moving story.
This series has a little bit of everything, drama, romance, humor, scandal, tragedy. It follows the relationships of several families connected to the Bravermans. A great, touching show!