Rhythm Heaven Fever: A First

I actually played this game a while ago, and haven't had the pleasure of playing it again since *hint hint*. While wondering what to write this post about, Rhythm Heaven Fever kept popping into my head. Then I realized I haven't written anything on it! Also, because I haven't beaten the game I can't really write a review; this is how I came to the great decision of writing this post!

This game is a great one! It is completely worth a buy! I've only played it for like half an hour and recommend it! It's so awesome right from the start; a way good game for those who have good rhythm in their feet. It was fun and (once I got the hang of it) actually pretty easy on some levels. Of course it gets harder and harder! Some of the levels I could never imagine doing! Then again, if I actually owned the game I think I might be able to!

For my first time playing Fever, I say it was definitely worth it! It was fun and very VERY entertaining!! I think I fell in love when I first saw the trailer for it, and when I actually got to play it! I was so happy and it totally lived up to my expectations!! If you've played Rhythm Heaven Fever why don't you tell me about it? I'd love to know if you share the same opinion as me!

*Side note - Sorry I haven't been posting very often! I'm really overloaded with school right now, as it is getting closer and closer to the end of the school year! Plus I'm on the Student Council and I am doing stuff for that; anyways I am really sorry for the excuses but I'll try to post on my schedule again! Thanks for all your support!

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: A First

This weekend I had the pleasure of playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the first time (see what I did there?). I gotta say it was really fun! Holly and I usually get together and play video games, talk about video games, or watch things that have to do with video games. This time she suffered through me playing Zelda. Holly sat there giving me hints when I needed it! Through her help, I beat the first ending guy!

Of course, this all happened on 11/11/11! It truly was a magical day! I had very high expectations for Ocarina of Time, just because of what other people say about it. Luckily what they say is true! There is so much mystery only in the beginning of the game! I can't wait until I get to play it again! I told Holly if I started to play it now I'd never leave her house. Now I am just constantly thinking about it and want to play it again! I give this a five star rating and I've only played the beginning!

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest: A First

So I finally got my hands on DKC 2! Well I gotta say I loved it! I mean it kept to the original pretty well but it also went off on some of its own stuff. I liked that a lot; every game has to have its own attraction to it. It can't just ride off of the first game, contrary to some peoples' beliefs. Of course a question that I was asked by Holly was: Did I like the first or second one better? Ooooh, tough decision!

Well, as of right now, I definitely like the first one better. Heck I probably always will, though I do have to admit the second one is growing on me. I love how it is its own game! I just can't get over it!! I thought that it'd be a lot like the first but boy was I wrong! Sure it has a new character but there were other things too! Some things were missing (like Candy Kong at the save points) but they still kept some other things (like Diddy Kong and Funky Kong) and of course they added new things as well (like coins to collect).

All in all I was really happy with this game. There was one thing that sort of threw me off though. It was the graphics of the game. I don't know if it was because I was playing it on the Wii or if they were just strange; the point is, I didn't like them. Somehow they were too different from the first one. I don't know why! On the bright side I can now say I have played all four of the Donkey Kong Country's. The first one is definitely the greatest in my mind, but hey, maybe that'll be different in the future!

Animal Crossing: A First

Boy, do I love Harvest Moon/Rune Factory. And The Sims. Can't leave The Sims out. Did I mention Pokemon? Yeah, Pokemon too. What can I say? I'm an easy target for addicting games like that. Animal Crossing should nail my addictive tendencies, right?

Wrong. So I got the Animal Crossing for Wii, and...nothing. If you ask me, a game like that should hook the player right from the beginning and never let go. That's precisely what the games mentioned above did, excluding Animal Crossing, of course. So tell me what's so great about Animal Crossing! Is it the fact that a pile of debt is shoved down your throat right at the start, and you only get more after you pay off the first wave? Is it all the lovely activities you have to do in order to earn money, such as picking flowers and shaking trees? I know repetition is inherent in simulation games, but come on! Picking flowers! I think I'll go play Rune Factory Frontier now, so I can at least get some satisfaction in repeatedly watering and harvesting my crops, thank you.

I know, I know, I'm probably being too harsh. In fact, I know I'm being too harsh. I've only logged a few hours in the game. Still, I have almost zip desire to pop it in again, and that's quite contrary to a game of this nature. By all means, defend this game in the comments, for my sake.

StreetPass: A First

My new friend and myself.

I have finally achieved what I thought would be impossible: I've had a StreetPass encounter.

It was completely arranged, of course. I suspect that is the reason why I feel a little let down. As I've said before, Mii characters acquired through StreetPass participate in your Mii Plaza games. Unfortunately, my recent StreetPass encounter didn't yield new puzzle pieces, and use of my new warrior in "Find Mii" was incredibly anti-climatic.

Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition Online Play: A First

The beating of my heart gradually crescendos until it feels like it's in my throat. I've just initiated an internet fight in Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition. My excitement peaks when the battle finally begins. I start by flicking the circle pad upward to jump into the air. My character does nothing. I guess my thumb slipped? A split second later, my character jumps straight up. Something funny is going on here. But I keep at it.

Long story short, I don't stand a chance. I land one or two punches, but otherwise struggle to not get clobbered by repeated special attacks. The action that takes place in the game is about a second or two slower than my physical actions on the buttons and control pad are. It ends in total failure on my part.

Is this typical? Is this sluggishness the price to pay for online play? I'm genuinely curious, so if you're reading this and have played SSFIV over the internet, enlighten me, by all means. (Helpful note: I checked my internet connection, and it was perfectly fine, all bars filled.)

Needless to say, I won't be playing this game over the internet at all anymore. But that doesn't mean I can't rant about it a bit here. I've played Mario Kart Wii over the internet many times, and it runs as smoothly as if I were playing locally. Why can't SSFIV be the same? What's different about it? Please, feel free to comment, I'm asking for answers here!