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Stray Review

A Cat’s Tail

Never would I ever imagine, that there would be a game where a cat is the main character. Not only that but have it completely played through a cat’s point of view, meows and all. Yet, here we are, in our review of Stray, an ambitious idea and a surprisingly interesting world. Without giving away too much of the story, Right from the get go, you’re given full control of an orange tabby cat, a stray cat if you would. Given no story behind what your doing in the beginning is quickly changed, when you’re separated from your family, and thus begins our Stray cat’s journey. The sound design of the world, works incredibly well, in this unfamiliar circumstance. From the ambient music playing in the background, to a random sound of a sewer pipe. The animations for our protagonist is on point, being a cat owner myself, I truly appreciate the level of detail that went into this game. From a simple jump, to a leap across gaps and finally to very addictive meow. Literally a button is dedicated to simply meow, which I took full advantage of. The game only fall short in it being over quite quickly but given the independent developers recourses, it’s given a pass. What is here is an incredible stay cat’s journey into the world that fully embraced with its many mysteries, with even some very fun easter eggs hidden within. I had plenty of fun with my playtime of Stray, and given it’s current available to play on PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium (as of 8/25/2022) I absolutely recommend checking it out. While not to say it’s a bad game but considering it can take anywhere from 4-6 hours of gameplay, it’s hard to justify the $40 price tag for it. If you can, I’d wait for a sale for the game, it is absolutely worth you’re time, especially for cat lovers.

Unsung Gamers Score – 8

Reviewed by: ShadowAlchemistX

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Call of Duty Warzone

Buyer Beware

Let me explain. Call of Duty Warzone is a completely free to play game on multiple platforms. Under no obligation are you required to buy anything is it’s store, including, battle pass and cosmetic blueprints. Now having said that, it’s exactly what most of use buy anyways. Which brings me to my story, and a frustrating one at that. I’ve have bought the battle pass and other cosmetic bundles in the past, but this time was different. Normally in the past when I bought a bundle, even one from a game that I don’t have (CoD Cold War), it would unlock the gun and add the blueprints into it as well. This time when I bought a bundle, got access to the character skin but only one gun and blueprint, the other was still locked and didn’t even have access to the blueprint. I was completely locked out of a weapon I paid for. I know what you’re thinking, contact customer service. I did immediately after trying to restart and even reinstall the game to see if that would fix it, it didn’t work. When I contacted Activision customer service, they asked me what the problem was and I explained what happened. They took down my info and saw that there was an issue and can see that it’s locked. After trial and error, it was finally established that there was a problem with the bundle. Mind you it’s been 3 hours at this point. Only for customer service to say there’s nothing they can do about it and all sales are final. After all that! That’s their advice on the issue. I even tried again with a different representative this time, twice, same outcome. Safe to say after that I have finally and for real this time, quit Warzone, they got my money and I can leave the game alone. It was absolutely frustrating that nothing could be done about it and now I’m ok with leaving the game alone now. I’m not saying you should do the same, if you’re having fun, keep going. Collect those Dubz! But my advice is Buyer Beware and know that there are no returns for Warzone.

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Assassin’s Creed 2 Review

Reliving a Classic.

First off as I do enjoy the current Assassin’s Creed games for what they are, an Assassin’s Creed game; they are not. They’re missing that mystery and emphasis on joining and learning more about being an Assassin and learning more about The Templars plot. Luckily the previous entries in the franchise still exist and in HD. So here we are, 12 years later, it’s been 12 years since Assassin’s Creed 2 originally released date. And to be honest, it definitely holds up today. What I’ve notice right away is the story of Assassin’s Creed is it’s primary focus. It’s a warm welcome to return to Assassin’s Creed 2, with Ezio Auditore da Firenze being one of the most likable characters, not only in Assassin’s Creed but in gaming in general. Desmond Miles returns as the present day protagonist, leaning more about his heritage in being an assassin. Going back into the Animus to figure out what The Templars are truly after. Gameplay I’ll admit is dated but isn’t as bad as other games in 2009. You’ll have your tools of the trade, such as, a sword and your Assassin’s Hidden Blade. But with Assassin’s Creed 2, not only do you get a better selection of weapons but also more tools of the trade to help you along your mission. The soundtrack for the game is most surprising, I don’t recall it being this good but it definitely helps bring you back into the Renaissance era in the time with Ezio.

I’ve enjoyed my time in completing Assassin’s Creed 2 once more, only now in HD. Though some elements of the game are showing their age, it still holds up as on of the best in the franchise. Looking forward in continuing Ezio’s journey in Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. For Assassin’s Creed 2, I would definitely recommend playing it, especially if you’ve never played it.

Unsung Gamers Score – 8