Introduction

Hello,

My name is Jonah. I've been playing videogames since I could hold a controller, mouse, and keyboard, starting with an 8-bit NES and a DOS based PC. Although today, I primarily focus my attention on pc gaming for linux and windows. I decided to begin writing to analyze games I've been playing recently for several reasons. For one, I felt inspired by many of the indie games that have become so much more popular through services like Steam. And, I think indie games' popularity will continue to grow as game developers realize that people enjoy games that aren't blockbuster titles like halo, call of duty, etc... So, I'm going to focus mostly on indie titles since they seem the most thought-provoking, and unique. These games essentially end up being a form of art, where the game evokes various emotions.

But, before I get into my first review, I'd like to write about the kind of games I grew up playing, so you can get a picture of what I enjoy. On the NES, the games that I recall my family playing the most were Super Mario Bros, Arkanoid, Double Dragon 2, Rygar, and Duck Hunt. So, platformer, arcade, action, and adventure were the genres of choice.  Upon reflecting this, I realize why I enjoy the games that I play today.

Next, we acquired a Turbografx-16. It was an interesting system with fun games, sort of a inbetween system of the NES and SNES. Bonk's Revenge, Darkwing Duck, Keith Courage in Alpha Zones, and Bloody Wolf stick out in my mind of the games I played the most. The Bonk series is a quirky, unique game that really sticks out most in this list.

I played on a Sega Genesis subsequently. I recall playing Sonic 1, 2, 3, and with the Knuckles expansion cartridge or whatever it was called. Also, this was when I was able to experience mortal kombat 2. I honestly can't recall how many times I beat sonic 2. It just seemed so fun and polished at the time, and even featured a three dimensional bonus world.

After, I started playing a Nintendo 64. So, Mario 64, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Wave Race, Goldeneye, and eventually Perfect Dark and Conker's Bad Fur Day made their way into our collection. Mario was an instant favorite. I've even went back and replayed it a few times through an emulator. This Mortal Kombat was honestly one of the last really good ones, and it featured quite a few characters to choose from. Goldeneye basically initiated first person shooters on consoles and countless people played them together split screen. Perfect Dark was somewhat of a follow-up to Goldeneye in a non-traditional sense. It featured A.I. and a vast arsenal of weapons. Conkers was one of the best platform games of all time. I can't really believe Nintendo approved it with its adult humor and everything, although it was rated mature after all.

So, those were the the majority of the console games. I ended up getting a xbox and xbox 360 eventually. I don't think they were quite as impactful in the games I play today. I played the Halo, Fight Night, GTA, and Soulcalibur series for the most part.

Also, during all of this, I played games on a PC, too. Classics like StarCraft: Brood War, Sim City 2000, Diablo 1 & 2, Unreal Tournament 2004, Neverwinter Nights, Fallout, Torment were the most memorable  games that I enjoyed very much growing up.

Today, I like playing StarCraft 2 as one of the mainstays of my collection. However, I am looking to branch out and experience many of the different types like I once did. I happily look forward to it!