Apologies... Again

Sorry for not posting recently. Life has kind of gotten in the way. I will continue as planned.

#6 Ms. Pacman

Ms. Pacman is a fantastically fun and frustrating game. You get sucked in, you spent all your quarters to play this symbol of girl power created by a couple of hackers. Its ever changing mazes kept you on your toes after each level. as each level became progressively harder, you got progressively better, kicking ghost butt, eating fruits, and getting all them dots. Ms. Pacman is my favorite version of any Pacman game, and it deserves a spot.

#7 Castlevania

Castlevania is easily the hardest game I've ever played. From the crazy four hit death first boss battle, and the massive hordes of the undead coming at you, Castlevania kicks your butt. In a good way. The more you played, the farther you wanted to get, and the farther you got, the more fun and challenging  it became. The platforming added a level of brilliance to the game, as it relied on multi-leveled climbing and fighting with the ingenious use of stairs. The graphics back then were the best on the NES, and the combat was responsive, and each hit felt powerful. Castlevania definitely deserves a spot on my list.

#8 Kid Icarus

Kid Icarus masterfully mastered platforming, while adding a layer of difficulty with a short bow and varied kinds of enemies. Locales were beautiful, the chippy tunes were catchy and Kid Icarus sent the NES into the sky. Highly acclaimed by critics, and commercial gamers, Kid Icarus is a ton of fun. With each step more difficult than the last, you'll have quite a bit of trouble trying to get to the end, giving it a lasting appeal. Kid Icarus is fun, fast paced, and can only be beaten by true gamers. Kid Icarus kills it for a spot on this list.

#9 Street Fighter 2

This game started the world's fighting craze. Men and women alike would line arcades to play this game and prove they were the best. Countless hours were spent throwing quarters and memorizing combos to prove you we're the best. And man, you had fun doing it. I love this game, and so does any teenager of the 90's. A perfect #9 on my list.

#10 Metroid

Metroid started open exploration. Super Metroid may have done it flashier, but original blew the NES into the eyes of all people who wanted to game. It masterfully used backtracking and puzzle solving to make it one of the most exciting games ever. The upgrade system to Samus's suit and weapons made her feel all the more powerful. The hectic combat kept you hooked and kept you saying, one more room, one more room. Metroid master key of puzzles, combat, and open exploration made it one of the most memorable and awesome games to date.

The Start Of A New List

Attention all. I am announcing a brand new list. The TOP TEN RETRO GAMES OF ALL TIME. I'm talking NES, SNES, and Arcade games here people. This list won't disappoint. My first pick at #10 will be released later today. Send me your top ten list! Trials, out.

Christ Centered Gamer: Check It Out

I am a part of the site christcenteredgamer.com and they are PRETTY AWESOME. Unlike other sites like pluggedin.com, Christ Centered Gamer takes games and reviews them on their awesomeness, AND their moral aspects. CCG doesn't over exaggerate moral aspects and doesn't let it eclipse games that should truly be played at one point. Check it out. Their reviews are top notch. 

Let's Begin Shall We?

I have a question for everyone. what is your all time favorite quote from any video game? I will start off with mine. "History is written by the victor. History is full of liars. If he lives, and we die, his truth becomes written, and ours is lost." ~Captain John Price, Modern Warfare 2. What is yours?

I Apologize For The Delay...

Hello all who still actually read this thing. I apologize for the prolonged absence. Life kind of got in my way. But Mr. Trials is back, and ready to do some reviews. Though I will be postponing the Top Ten lists I have been working on for quite a while. I will do them over. Eventually. Thank you for your patience.