Isn’t it a great feeling starting a new job? New people to meet, new surroundings to explore, and that rekindled fire within your soul. You know you’ve got a good job when you actually don’t mind going to work and are paid to do something enjoyable. Sadly, most people don’t find that opportunity, but not Philbert. He’s living his dream and loving it, much to comic Dover’s dismay. Is it me or do I smell a hint of jealousy in the air?
I’ve been playing Professor Layton and the Mysterious Village for the past few weeks. Like most games that I play, I’ve enjoyed it a lot but now I just want it to end. Early on, I felt compelled to touch all of the backgrounds in hopes of finding hint coins and hidden puzzles, but lately I’ve been finding myself rubberbanding from point A to point B to get it over with. You know, the whole "going through the motions" feeling. Some games manage to hold that initial high - my well-documented love of Fire Emblem for instance - but for most else I play lately, the excitement fizzles far too quickly. Has anyone else ever felt this way about gaming?
I’ll be diving in to the much-ballyhooed Okami next week for the Wii. Having never played the original, I’m very excited about getting to play this Zelda-inspired masterpiece. I should be able to enjoy the game for what it is, rather than concern myself with the lack of newness brought to the table. If you’ve already played it, instead of complaining on the Internet or in a game store, just do the next best thing and don’t buy the game. It’s just that easy, folks.
All that being said though, my sources encourage you to buy Okami this week. Clover Studios put a lot of time and love into the original game and it deserved better than the poor sales it mustered the first time around. If you own a Wii and are looking for something adventurous, do yourself a favor and pick it up. Besides, it’s only $40 brand new and is better than much of the current Wii lineup. However, don’t take my word for it. Listen to the experts.
- Dover
