One of the highlights of my Christmas was a Wacom Intuos drawing tablet, which will make certain tasks so much easier in the future. While this version does not have a screen, it's much better than having to use a mouse. The lack of a screen will prove to be a challenge in certain categories, such as accuracy. As I have to constantly look at the computer and guess where my hand is on the tablet. On the other side, the pros are much more influential. The pen strokes are very smooth, which is what I was looking for, as it is incredibly hard to draw even a single straight line with a mouse. I've done a little bit of testing already, but I only decided to keep a few, as the majority of them were pure messes. This tablet may take some getting use to, but I know it will be an essential tool for many works to come.
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2019 was an interesting year for games, some good, some bad. My review for today is for one of the better and more unique ones. The game is Death Stranding, which was released in November last year. I've played a good amount of it, and I honestly find it to be quite interesting and well done. I then went and looked at other reviews, it turns out that a lot of people don't feel the same way. But my point isn't to fight with everyone else, but to provide my opinion. The main character is a porter (deliveryman) named Sam Bridges, played by Norman Reedus. And the entire game is basically an extreme delivery simulator, where you have to reconnect a world ripped apart by a mass extinction event called "The Death Stranding". And how do you do it? By making some deliveries The task is not easy though, as you have to constantly cross rugged but beautiful terrain. Dodging rouge militia groups and areas patrolled by BT's (Beached Things/ Spooky ghosts), which are products of the Death Stranding. You also carry around a baby in a pod, which allows you to connect to the world of the dead and be able to see the BT's. Yeah, it's weird. I would love to explain it, but doing so would spoil a good chunk of the game, so no. The games main appeals to me are the sprawling landscape, impressive cast/graphics and interesting story. As they tend to stand out much more than the flaws. Its main drawback is that the objectives are quite repetitive, take an order, fall in ditch, punch a terrorist, make the delivery. I personally don't mind, as every trip poses a new challenge, and you have to carefully decide what to take with you. One of the main mechanics is that there is no bottomless pouch to carry stuff in. No matter how small the item is, you have to carry it on your back, adding to the challenge is that you have a weight limit along with it. Performance wasn't an issue either, I have yet to run into a single problem. Which is a great thing to hear, as it's a partially online platform. Despite criticism against it, I feel Death Stranding deserves a chance. So get ready to strap on a backpack and save the world. Final Review: 8/10 I genuinely enjoy this game, despite its repetitive nature. As its strange story and interesting mechanics continue to grab my attention.
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AuthorI have a passion for creating things, and hopefully one day those things will be video games. You can check over on this blog if you wish to see any updates on my work or other subjects. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of the author and do not represent those of Durham School of the Arts or Durham Public Schools.
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