For video games, there's some seminal entries that Chuck needs to review.Archanubis wrote:Probably mentioned this before, but considering Chuck also does video games, I'd love to see reviews of some of the recent Transformers games, e.g. War for Cybertron, Fall of Cybertron, and Devastation. There are some scenes in these games I'd love to see Chuck's reaction to (e.g. taking control of Bruticus in FoC).
Final Fantasy VII - Much as how Chuck initiated himself to anime, FFVII is how many initiated themselves to JRPGs. As JRPGs are heavily story-driven, Chuck can more easiliy comment on the story underlying the experience. That there's a good mix of science fiction - specifically, an energy source that makes all sorts of shenanigans possible including magic - as well as some deceptively well-nuanced characters...I think he'd have some interesting things to say with FFVII.
Final Fantasy XIII - Generally equatable with early Enterprise in terms of contributions to gaming, XIII is a polarizing title. Some swear by it, for some legitimate reasons. Others swear against it, also for legitimate reasons. I personally don't consider it a JRPG at all, despite the menu-driven combat system, as it eschews so much of the RPG roots that I'm not sure it can reasonably be called one...but still. That controversial nature means that a more neutral viewpoint - Chuck's - might have some really insightful things to say. I'd watch his review of that. This work, while it has magic, veers toward science fantasy territory.
Xenoblade Chronicles - A remarkably long, but also deep game, that has some real gut-punches and rather interesting real-world context, particularly at the state of the games industry in the post-World of Warcraft world. There's some real ruminations on the role of free will, the practice of holding grudges, and much more. I think Chuck would have a field day with the game when in a serious mood, but could also rip the heck out of some of the game's plot holes, while also finding reasons to forgive those. I personally think Xenoblade Chronicles is the Star Trek V of eastern RPGs. While this game is mostly a fantasy - with mechs - there's some sci-fi in some unlikely places.
