Here's my top 10 list of the Original Mega Man music. This is a really hard one, except #1. That one was clear, but the rest...
10. Prologue Part 2 (Mega Man 4)
- One of the best tunes from Mega Man 4. However, MM4's tunes don't compare to MM2 and MM3. After MM4, it's like they ran out of imagination and just put together some random sounds. This Prologue theme has a cool vibe to it, similar to some of MM2's music.
09. Snake Man (Mega Man 3)
- Mega Man 3 had two boss names which you could horribly misinterpret - this is one of them and the other one is Hard Man... Yeah... Haha. Snake Man's music is awesome, it really clicks to me, but I don't think it's very popular amongst the majority which is a shame, cause I think it's really great.
08. Skull Man (Mega Man 4)
- While Mega Man 4 doesn't have many memorable tunes this is an exception though, cause Skull Man's theme is awesome! It's dark and not so uplifting. I also quite like that clapping sound that occurs in some parts of the song. Is it a clap? I don't know, but that's how I can best describe it.
07. Mega Man 3 Title Theme (Mega Man 3)
- This one would have been rated higher if it wasn't for the slow intro. The first part is quite dull, actually, but that second part kicks ass! I love, however, how the slow intro builds up into the explosion that is the second part! Catchy, like most of the music from the classics.
06. Crash Man (Mega Man 2)
- I hate the stage, I really do. But I love the music. It's another one of those catchy ones that lifts you up. Too bad I don't like the stage... :D
05. Mega Man 2 Title Theme (Mega Man 2)
- Catchy stuff! It gets you going, anticipates you for the action ahead (well, for the mere 2 seconds you'll listen to it before hitting "Start" :P). Stay and listen, it's a really cool tune. Reminds me a bit of the #1 on this list.
04. Spark Man (Mega Man 3)
- This sounds like some uplifting anthem! I wonder, whatever happened to the music after Mega Man 3? MM2 and MM3 both had wonderful music but after that, there's hardly any great tunes. Maybe it is because we played MM2 and MM3 most and the music stuck? But when I try to listen to the MM4-MM6 music I just find it to be very weird. How could they go so wrong, Spark Man's theme is an example of how it should sound - Catchy bleeps that captures you at once, but all that got lost after this game. Weird.
03. Flash Man (Mega Man 2)
- I think this one is a bit, I don't know, sad. Yes, sad. It's not so happy or driving but it's rather chilly and cool (yes, I know... the stage is made of ice). I love it, though. It sounds so different from a lot of the other tunes and this one also used to be my favourite stage when I was younger, so I think that's why I also love the tune. I loved everything about Flash Man. :D
02. Bubble Man (Mega Man 2)
- Mega Man 2 has definitely got the best music of the series. This one is for Bubble Man's water stage. It's not so "right-in-your-face" like most of the other tunes, but it's kinda relaxed (and that doesn't mean it's a bad tune in the Mega Man-universe - quite frankly, the opposite, it's the second best ever). Bubble Man's (in my opinion) is the shortest stage in MM2, at least that's what it seems like to me, and he is not particularly difficult to beat. The biggest challenge is those spikes, ya know? :D
01. Dr Wily's Castle (First Half) (Mega Man 2)
- Epic! The ultimate Mega Man tune! It's cool. It's haunting. It's fucking awesome! This has to be heard to be believed and described.
Sunday 21 December 2008
Thursday 27 November 2008
Top 10 Zelda Items
The next list in my unnecessary series of Top 10 lists is about the best or coolest items in the Legend Of Zelda franchise! It took me quite some time to compile this list but I think I'm happy with the result.
10. Staff Of Somaria (A Link To The Past)
- A cool item with many uses that just begs to be used in the next 3D console Zelda-game. Imagine the possibilities and puzzles they could create with this item in the game! It'd be a lot more fun than just pushing huge blocks around. This staff creates an orange block that you can push around to use as an ordinary block or you can hit it and it will shatter, damaging enemies that get hit by the shards. If Nintendo could incorporate this item in the next Zelda-game (and not just forget about it after the dungeon you get it in (Spinner *cough*, Ball & Chain *cough*, Dominion Rod *cough*)) they can create some seriously fun puzzles and challenges!
09. Quake Medallion (A Link To The Past)
- Okay, not really the most useful item there is but it sure has some fun value to it. Once you activate this, you will freeze the screen for a moment and activate a series of lightning and quakes that will turn all enemies on the screen into ugly little turnips (or well, yellow blobs with big eyes). Hilarious to see those big bomb-throwing things turn - not so tough now, are you? :P
08. Ocarina Of Time (Ocarina Of Time/Majora's Mask)
- A classic item, isn't it? If you played OoT/MM when they were first released and have beaten them a couple of times since then, I bet all those little melodies are stuck in your head and I'm sure you still remember some of the button combos for them! It was a really cool item at the time and while it's not a groundbreaking item, it holds some nostalgia factor mostly due to the nice melodies you had to play over and over again. I love Song Of Storms and Sonata Of Healing. Minuet Of Forest is nice too. What's your favourite?
07. Hero's Charm (The Wind Waker)
- It's only a neat, not very useful, item that I just found myslef loving. With this, every enemy gets a visible little health bar. That's it. But I love it. Every Zelda-game should have this. :D
06. Magic Cape (A Link To The Past)
- This cape turns you invisible! It consumes magic but it's still cool. It works much like the Stone Mask from Majora's Mask (however, the Stone Mask doesn't require magic), most enemies don't see you so you can run around freely as long as your magic meter isn't depleted. It's a life saver when you're low on health and need to escape! It's also nice when you just don't want to be bothered by anything I wouldn't mind seeing this item return in a 3D Zelda... I don't mean because I need life saving (the games are easy enough) but because it's nice to get past some enemies undetected so you don't have to fight them (save time :D).
05. Pegasus Boots (A Link To The Past/The Minish Cap)
- Dash attack! Bwahaha! This is probably the item I've used most in ALttP. It has many uses and you get it very early on - right before the very first dungeon (or Palace, if you prefer). You can sprint with it by just pressing A once and cross screens in matter of 1-2 seconds, making travelling very enjoyable, and if you happen to run into an enemy he will get hurt by your sword, possibly even killing him. Sometimes you can also use it to break walls, works as a substitute for bombs in some cases. ALttP just wouldn't be the same without it! But it sure does look like it hurts when you hit a wall or obstacle with it - the whole screen shakes and Link is hurled back a bit! :D
04. Bow (Most games)
- Although a standard item, I always find big uses for this. It's really nothing special but I use it so much and it comes with a variety of arrows (Light, Fire and Ice) that it deserves a spot in this list. It was as most fun to use in Twilight Princess for Wii due to the Wiimote aiming; made it much more enjoyable to use. I used the Bow almost every chance I got in TP because it was so fluidly integrated with the Wiimote. I think this item has been used in every Zelda-game, correct me if I'm wrong. It's also a nice candidate for puzzles. :)
03. Fierce Diety Mask (Majora's Mask)
- Many of the masks in Majora's Mask are cool. The Zora Mask is probably my second fave and I thought of putting this here until I realized I had forgotten about the coolest of them all - The Fierce Diety Mask! It's the hardest mask to get in the game because you need all other 23 masks before you can get it, then you need to complete some mini-games on the moon at the end of the game and only when they are done, can you get the Fierce Diety Mask. And it rocks. Oh hell yeah! Too bad you can only use it in boss-rooms, though. Link turns into some kind of oni and slaughters absolutely everything - he shoots some energy bolts from his sword and that alone can kill the last boss' all three transformations in mere 10-20 seconds. It's THAT powerful! Would have loved to use this outside the boss rooms, just for fun, though. :(
02. Master Sword (Most games)
- I realise many people probably think this is the cheesiest or most boring item of all but I can't help but get shivers whenever I pull this out of the pedestal in A Link To The Past, Ocarina Of Time and Twilight Princess. The music that plays comes from A Link To The Past and it brings back so many memories that in the moment you press "Check" or "Grab" the hair on my arms just stand up! Magic, but I know not everybody's feeling it, sadly. It also looks good, especially when it glows! Ahhhhh! Look at this video - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OwZjhoYVhbo - when the sword is pulled from the pedestal in A Link To The Past. I love this scene... The foggy, gloomy forest turns into a beautiful, lush and sunny forest.
01.Double Clawshot (Twilight Princess)
- The best item ever in a Zelda-game is the Double Clawshot from Twilight Princess for Wii/GCN! It lets you handle two Clawshots at the same time, one in each hand, and you can sweep across distances flawlessly. This opens up a new way of puzzles and it's too bad you get this at the end of the game because of the usefulness of this item. It makes the ordinary, not-so-special Clawshot into something very special! And oh, once you got this, who didn't instantly run to the STAR-game in Hyrule Castle Town to play the second game? :D Fun, fun, fun! If you don't know, a Clawshot is much like a Hookshot. I hope to see something similar in a future title, Nintendo!
10. Staff Of Somaria (A Link To The Past)
- A cool item with many uses that just begs to be used in the next 3D console Zelda-game. Imagine the possibilities and puzzles they could create with this item in the game! It'd be a lot more fun than just pushing huge blocks around. This staff creates an orange block that you can push around to use as an ordinary block or you can hit it and it will shatter, damaging enemies that get hit by the shards. If Nintendo could incorporate this item in the next Zelda-game (and not just forget about it after the dungeon you get it in (Spinner *cough*, Ball & Chain *cough*, Dominion Rod *cough*)) they can create some seriously fun puzzles and challenges!
09. Quake Medallion (A Link To The Past)
- Okay, not really the most useful item there is but it sure has some fun value to it. Once you activate this, you will freeze the screen for a moment and activate a series of lightning and quakes that will turn all enemies on the screen into ugly little turnips (or well, yellow blobs with big eyes). Hilarious to see those big bomb-throwing things turn - not so tough now, are you? :P
08. Ocarina Of Time (Ocarina Of Time/Majora's Mask)
- A classic item, isn't it? If you played OoT/MM when they were first released and have beaten them a couple of times since then, I bet all those little melodies are stuck in your head and I'm sure you still remember some of the button combos for them! It was a really cool item at the time and while it's not a groundbreaking item, it holds some nostalgia factor mostly due to the nice melodies you had to play over and over again. I love Song Of Storms and Sonata Of Healing. Minuet Of Forest is nice too. What's your favourite?
07. Hero's Charm (The Wind Waker)
- It's only a neat, not very useful, item that I just found myslef loving. With this, every enemy gets a visible little health bar. That's it. But I love it. Every Zelda-game should have this. :D
06. Magic Cape (A Link To The Past)
- This cape turns you invisible! It consumes magic but it's still cool. It works much like the Stone Mask from Majora's Mask (however, the Stone Mask doesn't require magic), most enemies don't see you so you can run around freely as long as your magic meter isn't depleted. It's a life saver when you're low on health and need to escape! It's also nice when you just don't want to be bothered by anything I wouldn't mind seeing this item return in a 3D Zelda... I don't mean because I need life saving (the games are easy enough) but because it's nice to get past some enemies undetected so you don't have to fight them (save time :D).
05. Pegasus Boots (A Link To The Past/The Minish Cap)
- Dash attack! Bwahaha! This is probably the item I've used most in ALttP. It has many uses and you get it very early on - right before the very first dungeon (or Palace, if you prefer). You can sprint with it by just pressing A once and cross screens in matter of 1-2 seconds, making travelling very enjoyable, and if you happen to run into an enemy he will get hurt by your sword, possibly even killing him. Sometimes you can also use it to break walls, works as a substitute for bombs in some cases. ALttP just wouldn't be the same without it! But it sure does look like it hurts when you hit a wall or obstacle with it - the whole screen shakes and Link is hurled back a bit! :D
04. Bow (Most games)
- Although a standard item, I always find big uses for this. It's really nothing special but I use it so much and it comes with a variety of arrows (Light, Fire and Ice) that it deserves a spot in this list. It was as most fun to use in Twilight Princess for Wii due to the Wiimote aiming; made it much more enjoyable to use. I used the Bow almost every chance I got in TP because it was so fluidly integrated with the Wiimote. I think this item has been used in every Zelda-game, correct me if I'm wrong. It's also a nice candidate for puzzles. :)
03. Fierce Diety Mask (Majora's Mask)
- Many of the masks in Majora's Mask are cool. The Zora Mask is probably my second fave and I thought of putting this here until I realized I had forgotten about the coolest of them all - The Fierce Diety Mask! It's the hardest mask to get in the game because you need all other 23 masks before you can get it, then you need to complete some mini-games on the moon at the end of the game and only when they are done, can you get the Fierce Diety Mask. And it rocks. Oh hell yeah! Too bad you can only use it in boss-rooms, though. Link turns into some kind of oni and slaughters absolutely everything - he shoots some energy bolts from his sword and that alone can kill the last boss' all three transformations in mere 10-20 seconds. It's THAT powerful! Would have loved to use this outside the boss rooms, just for fun, though. :(
02. Master Sword (Most games)
- I realise many people probably think this is the cheesiest or most boring item of all but I can't help but get shivers whenever I pull this out of the pedestal in A Link To The Past, Ocarina Of Time and Twilight Princess. The music that plays comes from A Link To The Past and it brings back so many memories that in the moment you press "Check" or "Grab" the hair on my arms just stand up! Magic, but I know not everybody's feeling it, sadly. It also looks good, especially when it glows! Ahhhhh! Look at this video - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OwZjhoYVhbo - when the sword is pulled from the pedestal in A Link To The Past. I love this scene... The foggy, gloomy forest turns into a beautiful, lush and sunny forest.
01.Double Clawshot (Twilight Princess)
- The best item ever in a Zelda-game is the Double Clawshot from Twilight Princess for Wii/GCN! It lets you handle two Clawshots at the same time, one in each hand, and you can sweep across distances flawlessly. This opens up a new way of puzzles and it's too bad you get this at the end of the game because of the usefulness of this item. It makes the ordinary, not-so-special Clawshot into something very special! And oh, once you got this, who didn't instantly run to the STAR-game in Hyrule Castle Town to play the second game? :D Fun, fun, fun! If you don't know, a Clawshot is much like a Hookshot. I hope to see something similar in a future title, Nintendo!
Friday 14 November 2008
Top 10 Star Wars Games
It's time for the Top 10 Star Wars games! Yes, I'm a Star Wars-nerd! Only one game per "franchise", you know?
10. Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (X360)
- Surprise! Seriously... There are lots of funny spoofs in this game. In fact, if it hadn't been for the spoofs this game wouldn't be ranked this high. Lego Star Wars II has given me many laughs and coupled with a good gameplay makes a good, enjoyable game. There are some problems with the over-sensitive controls and the camera but if you can see past that then there's a lot to fetch from this game. I probably wouldn't advise this game to anybody but fans of the franchise, though. I also love being able to play as just about any character I want - Favourites being Yoda (Ghost) and Boba Fett! I love Boba Fett!
09. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (X360)
- I think many people will disagree with me but the truth is the game IS fun to play. Yes, it's also very glitchy and throws cheap tricks to kill you which only leads to frustration but I found that I still wanted to continue playing the game because it is so much fun to just slaughter everything with my fully upgraded Force Lightning! Funnily, the game entered my previous list too but it still ranks pretty highly on this list because the majority of the Star Wars games are much worse than this. If you think The Phantom Menace for the PSX is better than this game, you need an examination by a professional doctor. I also love playing as Vader in the prologue and going around tossing Wookies to the left and right is very satisfying! The story is quite good, too, to be honest. I like the story. If you are a massive fan of destruction and Star Wars and wondering whether you want to play this game or not - play it! It's lots of fun, if you can handle the frustrating issues.
08. Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire (N64)
- This might be the third surprise of the list, I know I might have an odd taste. This game probably hit the list because of the nostalgia factor, though. I keep telling myself - this game is really good, but it could just be the nostalgia. I think this game was the first to let us hop into a Snowspeeder and whack AT-STs and AT-ATs on Hoth in 3D, am I right? That was a remarkable experience back in the days. I haven't played this... gem... for a long time but I remember the levels are lengthy (especially Boba Fett's level - Gall Spaceport, my favourite level of the game) and that made up for the fact that there are only 10 levels. I would like to dedicate a bit of this space to Gall Spaceport. I was about 9 or 10 years old and this level kicked my bloody ass! I remember almost every second of it! It seemed to go on forever, too, and in the end, you fight Boba Fett and I remember he was hard as hell! Eventually, a friend of mine beat this level (he had a copy of the game, too) and beat the remainder of the game in a few hours only. The biggest challenge in this game is that level and when I finally beat it, the happiness was immense! One of my favourite gaming moments. I guess that might be a reason why I like this game so much.
07. Star Wars: Battle For Naboo (N64)
- Sure, it's Rogue Squadron with different ships and a couple of decades earlier, but I won't count it as a Rogue Squadron. There's a bit of differences though - the drawing distance is massively increased (that means you can see much farther ahead) and there are several ground missions on speeders. The ground missions are a nice change of gameplay but don't really vary the gameplay TOO much since the missions objectives and everything else stays the same. It doesn't follow Episode 1's story but takes place a bit before it (I think) and I think this was because not many people enjoyed the movie so the developers didn't want the gamers to feel like they experienced the movie again. Correct me if I'm wrong though. My favourite ship is the Naboo Starfighter and there's actually a code you can input in Rogue Squadron that lets you select the Naboo Starfighter! This is a nice little game that I chose over Conker's Bad Fur Day (I chose between the two) and I actually regret not choosing Conker because I played a bit of it and I love it already... I've been trying to get it for Xbox but no luck yet. Anyway, onwards! :D
06. Star Wars Arcade (Arcade)
- Everytime I go to a nearby amusement park here (Liseberg in Gothenburg, one of the most popular in the Nordic) I make sure I enter the Aracade hall to play this one at least once. I love it even if it's hard and I never beat a level, haha. The lightsaber against Vader is really cool and same goes for the Hoth battle with the Snowspeeder. Actually, I almost beat the Hoth battle once! :D I hope they never remove this game from the Arcade halls - it's a classic and still works even today, 14 years after its release. If you see this game when you're out somewhere then drop a coin into the machine and play because it's a lot of fun and you never know when the Arcade machine gets removed or replaced.
05. Super Star Wars: Episode 6: Return Of The Jedi (SNES)
- A classic! I chose between this one and Epiosde 5 but went for this one because this is the one I remember most. I used to rent this game when I was younger and played it til my eyes bled! It's a very challenging game and takes some patience to get through. You can play as Luke, Han Solo, Chewbacca or Leia (I'm not sure if you can play as anybody else, I don't remember) and they differ a bit from each other - Luke has the lightsaber while the others have blasters and rifles. I enjoyed playing as Luke the most, not surprisingly. He just looks so cool with his green lightsaber and it's more fun than to run around and blast stuff.
To be honest, I never beat this game. I got to the final stage where you blow the Death Star up but I never managed to escape with the Millennium Falcon - it was too hard for me. Who knows, maybe one day I will download a rom for the game and play on an emulator (I'm not gonna go through the pain of trying to find the game to buy for my SNES) and finally get to finish it.
04. Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (GCN)
- I said before that I love Boba Fett. Well, that's why I love this game. You get to play as Jango Fett (Boba's father) and he's just as badass as his son. Dual pistols, jetpack, flamethrower, rockets - you name it! The missions are fun and the game is HARD, almost too hard sometimes, so it takes a while to plow through it. If you want to, you can also claim bounties by scanning the right enemies and then either capture them by snaring them with some kind of rope or kill them - a neat and fun little addition. The game takes place before Episode 2: Attack Of The Clones and ends where the movie starts and explains Jango's story. It also explains where he got his badass Slave 1 from! I may be biased because I love Boba & Jango Fett but I do think this is one of the best Star Wars games ever made.
03. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3: Rebel Strike (GCN)
- Now, while Rogue Squadron for N64 was really good, I still think that the third installment is a bit sharper. Why? Because you get to control a freaking AT-AT!! You get to speed through Endor's moon on a Speederbike!! What isn't there to love about that? The game has excellent visuals and music, too, and includes some short scenes from the original movies which is a cool addition. It has some ground levels on foot that weren't very good but they weren't that many and except those parts, it is the best Rogue Squadron to date (is the franchise finished?) and the 3rd best Star Wars game ever.
02. Star Wars: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast (PC)
- I've talked about this game before in my Top 10 FPS list so I won't write much about it here. I love the lightsaber duels, they're definitely the highlight of the game and I look forward to everyone. I had tons of fun online, too. Bespin. Ahhhh... Memories! I also loved downloading maps and especially remember a Ladder-one that I could play forever cause I enjoyed the lightsaber duels so much (it just threw lightsaber duel after lightsaber duel at you). Jedi Knight 3 was just as good, too, and had some improvements like three different lightsaber styles but I wasn't as impressed with it because it had the feeling of "been there, done that". Oh and I loved the online play with the X-Wings and TIE Fighters mod!
01. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic (PC)
- Seriously the best Star Wars game ever and probably the best RPG ever. Mass Effect and KotOR1 are both candidates for best RPG ever in my book. It takes place 4000 years before Episode 1: The Phantom Menace and BioWare's take on the franchise is very interesting. The story is massive and engaging and spawned a sequel (however, the sequel was developed by Oblivion and was pretty much just as good but what stopped it from competing for the 1st place is that it's unfinished - it ends abruptly without resolving the main story and leaves many loose threads...). Jedi and Sith are still (can I say "still", I mean it takes place in the past? :P) in conflict, lightsabers are going strong and the Force is just as cool as usual. The technology is more or less just like 4000 years into the future which I personally think is a bit odd - surely development happens in 4000 years? Anyway, to be frank, I don't care because the game is so awesome. I think many people agree with me that this is the best Star Wars game to date. Now, if we could get KotOR3 instead of The Old Republic....
10. Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (X360)
- Surprise! Seriously... There are lots of funny spoofs in this game. In fact, if it hadn't been for the spoofs this game wouldn't be ranked this high. Lego Star Wars II has given me many laughs and coupled with a good gameplay makes a good, enjoyable game. There are some problems with the over-sensitive controls and the camera but if you can see past that then there's a lot to fetch from this game. I probably wouldn't advise this game to anybody but fans of the franchise, though. I also love being able to play as just about any character I want - Favourites being Yoda (Ghost) and Boba Fett! I love Boba Fett!
09. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (X360)
- I think many people will disagree with me but the truth is the game IS fun to play. Yes, it's also very glitchy and throws cheap tricks to kill you which only leads to frustration but I found that I still wanted to continue playing the game because it is so much fun to just slaughter everything with my fully upgraded Force Lightning! Funnily, the game entered my previous list too but it still ranks pretty highly on this list because the majority of the Star Wars games are much worse than this. If you think The Phantom Menace for the PSX is better than this game, you need an examination by a professional doctor. I also love playing as Vader in the prologue and going around tossing Wookies to the left and right is very satisfying! The story is quite good, too, to be honest. I like the story. If you are a massive fan of destruction and Star Wars and wondering whether you want to play this game or not - play it! It's lots of fun, if you can handle the frustrating issues.
08. Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire (N64)
- This might be the third surprise of the list, I know I might have an odd taste. This game probably hit the list because of the nostalgia factor, though. I keep telling myself - this game is really good, but it could just be the nostalgia. I think this game was the first to let us hop into a Snowspeeder and whack AT-STs and AT-ATs on Hoth in 3D, am I right? That was a remarkable experience back in the days. I haven't played this... gem... for a long time but I remember the levels are lengthy (especially Boba Fett's level - Gall Spaceport, my favourite level of the game) and that made up for the fact that there are only 10 levels. I would like to dedicate a bit of this space to Gall Spaceport. I was about 9 or 10 years old and this level kicked my bloody ass! I remember almost every second of it! It seemed to go on forever, too, and in the end, you fight Boba Fett and I remember he was hard as hell! Eventually, a friend of mine beat this level (he had a copy of the game, too) and beat the remainder of the game in a few hours only. The biggest challenge in this game is that level and when I finally beat it, the happiness was immense! One of my favourite gaming moments. I guess that might be a reason why I like this game so much.
07. Star Wars: Battle For Naboo (N64)
- Sure, it's Rogue Squadron with different ships and a couple of decades earlier, but I won't count it as a Rogue Squadron. There's a bit of differences though - the drawing distance is massively increased (that means you can see much farther ahead) and there are several ground missions on speeders. The ground missions are a nice change of gameplay but don't really vary the gameplay TOO much since the missions objectives and everything else stays the same. It doesn't follow Episode 1's story but takes place a bit before it (I think) and I think this was because not many people enjoyed the movie so the developers didn't want the gamers to feel like they experienced the movie again. Correct me if I'm wrong though. My favourite ship is the Naboo Starfighter and there's actually a code you can input in Rogue Squadron that lets you select the Naboo Starfighter! This is a nice little game that I chose over Conker's Bad Fur Day (I chose between the two) and I actually regret not choosing Conker because I played a bit of it and I love it already... I've been trying to get it for Xbox but no luck yet. Anyway, onwards! :D
06. Star Wars Arcade (Arcade)
- Everytime I go to a nearby amusement park here (Liseberg in Gothenburg, one of the most popular in the Nordic) I make sure I enter the Aracade hall to play this one at least once. I love it even if it's hard and I never beat a level, haha. The lightsaber against Vader is really cool and same goes for the Hoth battle with the Snowspeeder. Actually, I almost beat the Hoth battle once! :D I hope they never remove this game from the Arcade halls - it's a classic and still works even today, 14 years after its release. If you see this game when you're out somewhere then drop a coin into the machine and play because it's a lot of fun and you never know when the Arcade machine gets removed or replaced.
05. Super Star Wars: Episode 6: Return Of The Jedi (SNES)
- A classic! I chose between this one and Epiosde 5 but went for this one because this is the one I remember most. I used to rent this game when I was younger and played it til my eyes bled! It's a very challenging game and takes some patience to get through. You can play as Luke, Han Solo, Chewbacca or Leia (I'm not sure if you can play as anybody else, I don't remember) and they differ a bit from each other - Luke has the lightsaber while the others have blasters and rifles. I enjoyed playing as Luke the most, not surprisingly. He just looks so cool with his green lightsaber and it's more fun than to run around and blast stuff.
To be honest, I never beat this game. I got to the final stage where you blow the Death Star up but I never managed to escape with the Millennium Falcon - it was too hard for me. Who knows, maybe one day I will download a rom for the game and play on an emulator (I'm not gonna go through the pain of trying to find the game to buy for my SNES) and finally get to finish it.
04. Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (GCN)
- I said before that I love Boba Fett. Well, that's why I love this game. You get to play as Jango Fett (Boba's father) and he's just as badass as his son. Dual pistols, jetpack, flamethrower, rockets - you name it! The missions are fun and the game is HARD, almost too hard sometimes, so it takes a while to plow through it. If you want to, you can also claim bounties by scanning the right enemies and then either capture them by snaring them with some kind of rope or kill them - a neat and fun little addition. The game takes place before Episode 2: Attack Of The Clones and ends where the movie starts and explains Jango's story. It also explains where he got his badass Slave 1 from! I may be biased because I love Boba & Jango Fett but I do think this is one of the best Star Wars games ever made.
03. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3: Rebel Strike (GCN)
- Now, while Rogue Squadron for N64 was really good, I still think that the third installment is a bit sharper. Why? Because you get to control a freaking AT-AT!! You get to speed through Endor's moon on a Speederbike!! What isn't there to love about that? The game has excellent visuals and music, too, and includes some short scenes from the original movies which is a cool addition. It has some ground levels on foot that weren't very good but they weren't that many and except those parts, it is the best Rogue Squadron to date (is the franchise finished?) and the 3rd best Star Wars game ever.
02. Star Wars: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast (PC)
- I've talked about this game before in my Top 10 FPS list so I won't write much about it here. I love the lightsaber duels, they're definitely the highlight of the game and I look forward to everyone. I had tons of fun online, too. Bespin. Ahhhh... Memories! I also loved downloading maps and especially remember a Ladder-one that I could play forever cause I enjoyed the lightsaber duels so much (it just threw lightsaber duel after lightsaber duel at you). Jedi Knight 3 was just as good, too, and had some improvements like three different lightsaber styles but I wasn't as impressed with it because it had the feeling of "been there, done that". Oh and I loved the online play with the X-Wings and TIE Fighters mod!
01. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic (PC)
- Seriously the best Star Wars game ever and probably the best RPG ever. Mass Effect and KotOR1 are both candidates for best RPG ever in my book. It takes place 4000 years before Episode 1: The Phantom Menace and BioWare's take on the franchise is very interesting. The story is massive and engaging and spawned a sequel (however, the sequel was developed by Oblivion and was pretty much just as good but what stopped it from competing for the 1st place is that it's unfinished - it ends abruptly without resolving the main story and leaves many loose threads...). Jedi and Sith are still (can I say "still", I mean it takes place in the past? :P) in conflict, lightsabers are going strong and the Force is just as cool as usual. The technology is more or less just like 4000 years into the future which I personally think is a bit odd - surely development happens in 4000 years? Anyway, to be frank, I don't care because the game is so awesome. I think many people agree with me that this is the best Star Wars game to date. Now, if we could get KotOR3 instead of The Old Republic....
Monday 3 November 2008
Top 10 Most Anticipated Games That Didn't Live Up To The Anticipation
That's right. You know all those games that have gotten your attention and totally seems to rock but when released, they turn out to be just a disappointment? Too much hype, to be exact. Here's my top 10 list of the games that were hyped up (at least by me) and seemed awesome but that didn't live up to the hype. #1 in this list is the worst game of those, and #10 is the best (pfft, the best out of those 10!).
10. Super Mario Sunshine (GCN)
- Sure, a good game, it sure is but it was so hyped up and everybody awaited the true sequel to Super Mario 64. When it was released, I hurried to grab a copy, plugged the CD into the Gamecube and after about two hours I felt bored. I didn't like the level designs and the game just gave me a strange feeling - I just couldn't LOVE it like I wanted to. It has a few great moments (I love the amusement park and the rollercoaster boss battle) but I was still very disappointed with this game. The bonus games were good but for some reason I can't help but to think of Jeopardy! (Swedish version, don't know what the English sounds like) whenever I hear the music for the bonus stages. Maybe the stakes were too high, Super Mario 64 is still unbeaten and is still the #1 3D platformer. It's a classic and I will never forget it. Nintendo tried but failed. How's Super Mario Galaxy? I keep hearing great stuff about it but I don't feel compelled to play it because it seems too messy. Ah well. Next!
09. Perfect Dark Zero (X360)
- Perfect Dark 64 is the best FPS ever, in my opinion (check the top 10 FPS list), and, just like Super Mario Sunshine, maybe the stakes were a bit too high. RARE has always developed great games and their peak was during the N64-era - every single game they released for that system rocked! Star Fox Adventures was really good too. However, they didn't quite make PDZ the game it could have been. The game is too short (13 missions I think, whereas the last one is just a boss battle, and PD64 had 21 missions, 17 regular + 4 bonus) and the missions just aren't as fun as the ones in PD64. Same goes for the story, it's not nearly as good as PD64's story. Where the hell are the Maians and Skedars!? Those were what gave PD64 such a great touch and in PDZ it's like they never existed! PD64 (noticed how many times I mentioned this abbrevation so far?) also had a very memorable soundtrack and PDZ only a few memorable songs (I love Bridge - Assault, Subway - Retrieval - Ambush and the best one is Temple - Surveillance - Main Theme). I keep hoping for a Perfect Dark 2 that is a worthy sequel (not a prequel) to PD64. Or a remake of PD64. God, give me!!!
08. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (X360)
- So long we had been waiting for this game, and in such short time we were disappointed. For starters, the game is glitchy. Everybody who has experienced the "Default Text"-glitch knows what I'm talking about - it's the most loathed glitch of the game. Second, the character and controls are too sensitive to the control stick. Third, it's too freaking hard sometimes (I played on the hardest difficulty available at the start - "Sith Lord", there is a "Sith Master" too but screw that... at least for a few months) and keeps throwing cheap tricks to kill you (endless waves of enemies with homing attacks and whatnot, you get hurt by attacks while knocked down and can't get up until a few seconds and by then you're probably mauled half-dead already). I have cursed at this game up until the point of almost throwing my controller out the window! Fourth, the targetting system sometimes doesn't target what you want to target and that can lead to frustration because you either miss your enemy or die because you can't attack it... but! The game is fun. It is. For one playthrough. Maybe.
07. Resident Evil Zero (GCN)
- This is not a bad game either but it's far from the best RE-game. I hate the majority of the enemies - most especially the frogs... Zombie-frogs?! That whip you with their tongue!? What the hell!? A giant zombie-crab in a train!? A giant zombie-bat!? Again, what the hell!? The story is meant to be a prequel to the first game but the story is still not that interesting and the main villain is a man singing to leeches, to control them. Did Capcom run out of ideas or what!? There are so many ridiculous things in this game that it's cringeworthy. In any case, the game does a few good things - like the partner zapping system and allowing you to drop items wherever you want. The graphics are also improved REmake graphics and look gorgeous even today. I also loved revisiting the factory from RE2 - a very nice moment in the game. I would say this game is only for fans of the RE-franchise, everybody else should play REmake.
06. Splinter Cell: Double Agent (Wii)
- Splinter Cell: Double Agent was developed by two teams - one (I think Ubi's Shanghai studios) team for Wii/GCN, PS2 and I think Xbox and another (Ubi's Montreal studios) team for Xbox 360, PC and PS3. The Montreal version is awesome but the Shanghai version is not nearly as good. They're two different games (the missions and locations are totally different) but with the same story. I'm a huge fan of the Splinter Cell games so of course I was thrilled to get Double Agent for my Wii but it sucked - and it was so glitched. I couldn't throw cans to distract the enemies, they were DEAF! I don't remember if I finished it or not but I have traded it in at EBgames (now Gamestop) for a discount on another X360-controller. I got the X360 version of the game a week after and I loved it. A so much better game!
05. Assassin's Creed (X360)
- So many people assumed this would be Game of the Year! The free-running and climbing mechanics in the trailers seemed to awesome. It is awesome, too. It also looks TERRIFIC and just standing on the highest point of Damascus and looking over the city is breath-taking to say the least! Where the game falls flat is the gameplay. So. God. Damn. Boring. And. Tedious. Every single mission is a repeat of the previous and you have to do it like 9 times. Go to a town then gather information by either: Picking pockets, eavesdropping, doing a small mission (either assassinations or flag collecting) for an informant or interrogating somebody. That's it. All the way through the 9 assassinations. There's also the options of reaching the highest points in the area to scout and "synchronize" the area to your map and to save citizens in need (which basically just leads to a long and tedious fight because the guards won't stop coming at you). It's so repetive. What happened to the creativeness, Ubi? Oh, and I HATE the beggars! Grrr!
04. The World Is Not Enough (N64)
- The anticipated "sequel" to GoldenEye (Tomorrow Never Dies was released for PSX only) and developer EA (back then, we still had faith in them making a great game) had bought the rights for the Bond-franchise. Well, the game was like a downgrade of GoldenEye. Plastic sound effects, crappy graphics, horrible voice acting, boring missions and no blood. I was so disappointed at the time. I sort of half-enjoyed it, though. Thank god there was still GoldenEye and Perfect Dark!
03. Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (X360)
- Many Xbox 360 games in this list, eh? Capcom knows how to make awesome graphics, that's for sure, but they didn't succeed in making this game fun. Before I got my X360, I really wanted to get this game as fast as I could but when I played it I was bored senseless after the third or fourth level. Almost every level looks exactly the same (zZzZzz). Every level plays exactly the same. Go from the starting point to the ending point to kill the boss. On the way there, kill as many aliens as you can. Pick up a few weapons. That's it, that's every level. It's boring and I had to force myself to beat this game, I really mean I FORCED myself. I did it, after almost 9 months of having the game. I almost wish I hadn't cause the game just made me bored and angry.
02. Donkey Konga (GCN)
- I wanted this game so bad when I first heard about it and using Bongo drums seemed like a cool idea. It is a cool idea, still, but Donkey Konga doesn't know how to make it cool. The Bongos don't fit to the music which really detracts from the fun factor and I still feel like a dork when I clap like a maniac (yes, when you clap there's this microphone that picks it up and some songs require you to clap). The soundtrack is very strong, though. A big plus for the soundtrack. But the game is only worth playing so you can hear the songs.
01. Alone In The Dark (X360)
- Hahaha. Hahahaha! This game is a joke (err, I mean "a glitch"). Stay away from this game. End of.
10. Super Mario Sunshine (GCN)
- Sure, a good game, it sure is but it was so hyped up and everybody awaited the true sequel to Super Mario 64. When it was released, I hurried to grab a copy, plugged the CD into the Gamecube and after about two hours I felt bored. I didn't like the level designs and the game just gave me a strange feeling - I just couldn't LOVE it like I wanted to. It has a few great moments (I love the amusement park and the rollercoaster boss battle) but I was still very disappointed with this game. The bonus games were good but for some reason I can't help but to think of Jeopardy! (Swedish version, don't know what the English sounds like) whenever I hear the music for the bonus stages. Maybe the stakes were too high, Super Mario 64 is still unbeaten and is still the #1 3D platformer. It's a classic and I will never forget it. Nintendo tried but failed. How's Super Mario Galaxy? I keep hearing great stuff about it but I don't feel compelled to play it because it seems too messy. Ah well. Next!
09. Perfect Dark Zero (X360)
- Perfect Dark 64 is the best FPS ever, in my opinion (check the top 10 FPS list), and, just like Super Mario Sunshine, maybe the stakes were a bit too high. RARE has always developed great games and their peak was during the N64-era - every single game they released for that system rocked! Star Fox Adventures was really good too. However, they didn't quite make PDZ the game it could have been. The game is too short (13 missions I think, whereas the last one is just a boss battle, and PD64 had 21 missions, 17 regular + 4 bonus) and the missions just aren't as fun as the ones in PD64. Same goes for the story, it's not nearly as good as PD64's story. Where the hell are the Maians and Skedars!? Those were what gave PD64 such a great touch and in PDZ it's like they never existed! PD64 (noticed how many times I mentioned this abbrevation so far?) also had a very memorable soundtrack and PDZ only a few memorable songs (I love Bridge - Assault, Subway - Retrieval - Ambush and the best one is Temple - Surveillance - Main Theme). I keep hoping for a Perfect Dark 2 that is a worthy sequel (not a prequel) to PD64. Or a remake of PD64. God, give me!!!
08. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (X360)
- So long we had been waiting for this game, and in such short time we were disappointed. For starters, the game is glitchy. Everybody who has experienced the "Default Text"-glitch knows what I'm talking about - it's the most loathed glitch of the game. Second, the character and controls are too sensitive to the control stick. Third, it's too freaking hard sometimes (I played on the hardest difficulty available at the start - "Sith Lord", there is a "Sith Master" too but screw that... at least for a few months) and keeps throwing cheap tricks to kill you (endless waves of enemies with homing attacks and whatnot, you get hurt by attacks while knocked down and can't get up until a few seconds and by then you're probably mauled half-dead already). I have cursed at this game up until the point of almost throwing my controller out the window! Fourth, the targetting system sometimes doesn't target what you want to target and that can lead to frustration because you either miss your enemy or die because you can't attack it... but! The game is fun. It is. For one playthrough. Maybe.
07. Resident Evil Zero (GCN)
- This is not a bad game either but it's far from the best RE-game. I hate the majority of the enemies - most especially the frogs... Zombie-frogs?! That whip you with their tongue!? What the hell!? A giant zombie-crab in a train!? A giant zombie-bat!? Again, what the hell!? The story is meant to be a prequel to the first game but the story is still not that interesting and the main villain is a man singing to leeches, to control them. Did Capcom run out of ideas or what!? There are so many ridiculous things in this game that it's cringeworthy. In any case, the game does a few good things - like the partner zapping system and allowing you to drop items wherever you want. The graphics are also improved REmake graphics and look gorgeous even today. I also loved revisiting the factory from RE2 - a very nice moment in the game. I would say this game is only for fans of the RE-franchise, everybody else should play REmake.
06. Splinter Cell: Double Agent (Wii)
- Splinter Cell: Double Agent was developed by two teams - one (I think Ubi's Shanghai studios) team for Wii/GCN, PS2 and I think Xbox and another (Ubi's Montreal studios) team for Xbox 360, PC and PS3. The Montreal version is awesome but the Shanghai version is not nearly as good. They're two different games (the missions and locations are totally different) but with the same story. I'm a huge fan of the Splinter Cell games so of course I was thrilled to get Double Agent for my Wii but it sucked - and it was so glitched. I couldn't throw cans to distract the enemies, they were DEAF! I don't remember if I finished it or not but I have traded it in at EBgames (now Gamestop) for a discount on another X360-controller. I got the X360 version of the game a week after and I loved it. A so much better game!
05. Assassin's Creed (X360)
- So many people assumed this would be Game of the Year! The free-running and climbing mechanics in the trailers seemed to awesome. It is awesome, too. It also looks TERRIFIC and just standing on the highest point of Damascus and looking over the city is breath-taking to say the least! Where the game falls flat is the gameplay. So. God. Damn. Boring. And. Tedious. Every single mission is a repeat of the previous and you have to do it like 9 times. Go to a town then gather information by either: Picking pockets, eavesdropping, doing a small mission (either assassinations or flag collecting) for an informant or interrogating somebody. That's it. All the way through the 9 assassinations. There's also the options of reaching the highest points in the area to scout and "synchronize" the area to your map and to save citizens in need (which basically just leads to a long and tedious fight because the guards won't stop coming at you). It's so repetive. What happened to the creativeness, Ubi? Oh, and I HATE the beggars! Grrr!
04. The World Is Not Enough (N64)
- The anticipated "sequel" to GoldenEye (Tomorrow Never Dies was released for PSX only) and developer EA (back then, we still had faith in them making a great game) had bought the rights for the Bond-franchise. Well, the game was like a downgrade of GoldenEye. Plastic sound effects, crappy graphics, horrible voice acting, boring missions and no blood. I was so disappointed at the time. I sort of half-enjoyed it, though. Thank god there was still GoldenEye and Perfect Dark!
03. Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (X360)
- Many Xbox 360 games in this list, eh? Capcom knows how to make awesome graphics, that's for sure, but they didn't succeed in making this game fun. Before I got my X360, I really wanted to get this game as fast as I could but when I played it I was bored senseless after the third or fourth level. Almost every level looks exactly the same (zZzZzz). Every level plays exactly the same. Go from the starting point to the ending point to kill the boss. On the way there, kill as many aliens as you can. Pick up a few weapons. That's it, that's every level. It's boring and I had to force myself to beat this game, I really mean I FORCED myself. I did it, after almost 9 months of having the game. I almost wish I hadn't cause the game just made me bored and angry.
02. Donkey Konga (GCN)
- I wanted this game so bad when I first heard about it and using Bongo drums seemed like a cool idea. It is a cool idea, still, but Donkey Konga doesn't know how to make it cool. The Bongos don't fit to the music which really detracts from the fun factor and I still feel like a dork when I clap like a maniac (yes, when you clap there's this microphone that picks it up and some songs require you to clap). The soundtrack is very strong, though. A big plus for the soundtrack. But the game is only worth playing so you can hear the songs.
01. Alone In The Dark (X360)
- Hahaha. Hahahaha! This game is a joke (err, I mean "a glitch"). Stay away from this game. End of.
Sunday 26 October 2008
Top 10 Horror Games
The top 10 Horror games is here! It's too hard to narrow it down to only one game per franchise (sorry, but there aren't so many different horror games out there), so keep that in mind.
10. Dino Crisis (PSX)
- Dinosaurs! Only for kids, right? Uh well, WRONG! You play as Regina who is part of a crew sent to investigate a facility on an island that is infested with dinosaurs and y
es, that includes a terrifying T-Rex! Some great moments in this game and it's consistent from the get-go through to the end. It's a different kind of horror game due to the dinosaurs and spawns some questions like where the hell did they come from and I bet that you'll be eager to find out the whole story behind it. The graphics might be outdated (remake, please Capcom?!) but it's definitely worth playing because it's still scary and it's still got some great gameplay moments. It plays much like Resident Evil but keep in mind it both games were developed by the same company (Capcom) so that is to be expected. Also play Dino Crisis 2 if you like this game, it's not as good nor as scary but it's a still a good game.
09. Resident Evil REmake (GCN)
- A remake of the first Resident Evil-game, which was released for the PlayStation. It has gorgeous visuals, refind voice acting and some new stuff added. A great package. The best
addition, I think, is the Crimson Head. When you kill a zombie you must either do it by blowing their head off or by burning their corpse because if you don't, there's a chance they might get up later when you're passing through, thinking you're safe, and they will be more menacing than ever as they run at you and try to rip you to shreds! Another great addition is the Defense Items which you can use if you get grabbed by a zombie or knocked down by a Hunter. When asking fans about their favourite RE-game, it seems it's always a tie between RE2 and REmake, and it's far, far from a bad game but I think it can get a bit boring at parts and that's why it's #9.
08. Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (GCN)
- I think that this game feels a lot like RE2 and I don't know why. It has
lots of scares and Claire (from RE2) as the main protagonist, which might be why I am reminded of RE2. I like Claire. She's just... I don't know, I just like her for some reason. Anyway, the story is bizarre (Alfred and Alexia) but interesting and half-way through there's a nice change of environment never before seen in an RE-game. Wesker also returns (he was presumed killed in the first game) with a supernatural twist and in the end, there's a nice action sequence. Not a lot of fans like CVX but I think it's one of the best RE-games out there.
07. Condemned 2: Bloodshot (X360)
- First-person horror at its best. I haven't played F.E.A.R. but horror in first-person is almost non-existent. I can only name three games and I've already mentioned two, the first being the predecessor to
Condemned 2. I like both Condemneds but I think that the second game is a tad better than the first. They're both pretty similar in style but something about the second game makes it even scarier and rougher than the first. A focus on melee weapons forces you to go up close and whack the enemies, which makes the game a bit harder too because you're vulnerable from close range. My favourite level is the Black Lodge (I think that's the name?) where you are chased by this huge monster inside a huge cabin and you must escape from it otherwise it kills you and it really got my hurt pumping. That's one thing that always scares me - being chased by something that will kill you if it catches up with you so you will have to run away from it. The game is dark, moody and has lots of atmosphere and a some great sounds that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Now awaiting Condemned 3!
06. Dead Space (X360)
- Whoa! EA can make a game this good? What the hell? Something is wrong... but I ain't
complaining. This game is true Survival Horror. It came out two weeks ago but it's already in my top 5, that says a lot about the quality of this game. I first played on Hard (I always do) and I was surprised at how HARD it really is. Ammo is scarce and health packs too but enemies are plenty. This game feels like an Aliens (that's the second movie for you who don't know the difference between Alien (first) and Aliens (second)) set on a mining spaceship instead of a colony on a planet and that's a plus! The game also packs some great boss battles. This is the rebirth of the Survival Horror-genre and if you are a fan you should pick it up!
05. Silent Hill 2 (Xbox)
- Excellent atmosphere, much thanks to the atmospheric soundtrack and the very deep and emotional story. This is a really great game and one scary game too. It has the legendary descent down through what seems like an eternity of holes which is one of the most bizarre moments in gaming history. Then the reveal at the end... Shocking and truly sad. Wow. A masterpiece that everyone should play.
04. Alone In The Dark: A New Nightmare (PSX)
- A classic game, in my opinion. I first played it for the PSX (but also played the whole game on PS2 but at a friend's place) and was scared to death by the many different scares. One thing I
also truly love about this game is the setting and the story - it's set in the early 1900s and deals with ancient history about some Indians called the Abkani and I find it all very fascinating. I remember reading the "Morton Family History"-book in the library in the game and I still remember more than half of it because it was so interesting. The game also hosts a very chilling and scary soundtrack and was one of the first games to utilize the flashlight in a such a cool way. The enemies are afraid of the light so they will try to hide if you point the light at them. A very good game that is underrated.
03. Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (GCN)
- This game will fuck with your mind, seriously. It might not be so scary but it's one hell of a well-made game with a strong soundtrack, solid voice-acting, a very good story and one very unique addition - The Sanity Meter! The Sanity Meter is a green meter that drops everytime
you encounter an enemy (they're undead mobs and drain your sanity, it makes sense) and if that meter goes below a certain point you will start hallucinating. However, you will usually not realize you're hallucinating. My favourite one is the one that erases all the data on your memory card (when you save and then it says: "Erasing All Data on Memory Card" and shows a progress bar). When I first got it I was terrified and so shocked and wanted to cry only to, seconds later, realize the game was just fucking with me. There are also a hallucination that turns the room upside down, which is a fun one cause you wonder what the hell is going on. There many more hallucinations to discover and I don't wanna spoil them all (although I probably spoiled the best one :P) . Too bad Silicon Knights didn't make any games nearly as good as this game afterward (Too Human, for example).
02. Silent Hill 3 (PC)
- Many will argue that Silent Hill 2 is the best game of the franchise. I will agree that it has the best story (one of the best stories of any video game, to be frank) and it is the most emotional one, but I think that SH3 is scarier and has an eerier atmosphere and just feels like a tad better
game. SH3 also has, in my opinion, the best soundtrack. Akira Yamaoka never disappoints! Anyone who has heard the music from any SH game except the first one will probably agree on this point. There are so many scary noises in this game too, especially the pendulums that sound like a buzzsaw trying to cut through metal. The nurses in the hospital are extremely freaky too, they make this heavy breathing and I panic whenever I hear them! This game also holds one of the hardest and the most annoying(but also most gruesome) puzzle of all games I've played - yes, that's right - the hospital door code with the horrifying poem. I really believe this to be the best Silent Hill out there, I have yet to play Homecoming (damn PAL-release delayed until February!!) but after reading reviews I'm not so sure it would make this top 10-list.
01. Resident Evil 2 (GCN)
- The first horror game I ever played but also the best one I have ever played. The scares are endless in this game and it's packed with 4 different scenarios and two bonus games (one with Hunk and another with Tofu) which is very
generous and keeps the replay value high. There are also many special weapons and costumes to collect depending on your rating when finishing the game. Who can forget the licker in the one-way mirror, Mr. X bursting through the studio walls and the hands that grab you through the wooden planks in that narrow, green corridor? An epic game and I never tire of beating it because it is so good. It has all the flaws that other Resident Evil games have - bad voice acting (although it has improved in later years) and a weak story but it doesn't matter to me when it comes to this game - it's just so good. It seems that the majority of the Resident Evil-fans seem to prefer the second game - maybe because it simply is the best? It also has the most eerie soundtrack of all RE-games and the most nostalgic soundtrack - I will never forget the haunting sounds of the different floors in the R.P.D. building. The save theme music is the best of the series, too. If you haven't played this game, you should pick it up! It exists on many, many different systems and I'd say the N64 is the best one - it has many nifty extras that other versions don't have, like the "Randomizer" which switches places of items. A fun addition!
Honorary Mention: Silent Hill (PSX)
- Great, GREAT game but it's in desperate need of an update! The controls are extremely slow and clumsy and the grapics are horribly outdated. Update these two things, leave everything else as it is, and we have a candidate for the Top 3. :D
10. Dino Crisis (PSX)
- Dinosaurs! Only for kids, right? Uh well, WRONG! You play as Regina who is part of a crew sent to investigate a facility on an island that is infested with dinosaurs and y
es, that includes a terrifying T-Rex! Some great moments in this game and it's consistent from the get-go through to the end. It's a different kind of horror game due to the dinosaurs and spawns some questions like where the hell did they come from and I bet that you'll be eager to find out the whole story behind it. The graphics might be outdated (remake, please Capcom?!) but it's definitely worth playing because it's still scary and it's still got some great gameplay moments. It plays much like Resident Evil but keep in mind it both games were developed by the same company (Capcom) so that is to be expected. Also play Dino Crisis 2 if you like this game, it's not as good nor as scary but it's a still a good game.09. Resident Evil REmake (GCN)
- A remake of the first Resident Evil-game, which was released for the PlayStation. It has gorgeous visuals, refind voice acting and some new stuff added. A great package. The best
addition, I think, is the Crimson Head. When you kill a zombie you must either do it by blowing their head off or by burning their corpse because if you don't, there's a chance they might get up later when you're passing through, thinking you're safe, and they will be more menacing than ever as they run at you and try to rip you to shreds! Another great addition is the Defense Items which you can use if you get grabbed by a zombie or knocked down by a Hunter. When asking fans about their favourite RE-game, it seems it's always a tie between RE2 and REmake, and it's far, far from a bad game but I think it can get a bit boring at parts and that's why it's #9.08. Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (GCN)
- I think that this game feels a lot like RE2 and I don't know why. It has
lots of scares and Claire (from RE2) as the main protagonist, which might be why I am reminded of RE2. I like Claire. She's just... I don't know, I just like her for some reason. Anyway, the story is bizarre (Alfred and Alexia) but interesting and half-way through there's a nice change of environment never before seen in an RE-game. Wesker also returns (he was presumed killed in the first game) with a supernatural twist and in the end, there's a nice action sequence. Not a lot of fans like CVX but I think it's one of the best RE-games out there.07. Condemned 2: Bloodshot (X360)
- First-person horror at its best. I haven't played F.E.A.R. but horror in first-person is almost non-existent. I can only name three games and I've already mentioned two, the first being the predecessor to
Condemned 2. I like both Condemneds but I think that the second game is a tad better than the first. They're both pretty similar in style but something about the second game makes it even scarier and rougher than the first. A focus on melee weapons forces you to go up close and whack the enemies, which makes the game a bit harder too because you're vulnerable from close range. My favourite level is the Black Lodge (I think that's the name?) where you are chased by this huge monster inside a huge cabin and you must escape from it otherwise it kills you and it really got my hurt pumping. That's one thing that always scares me - being chased by something that will kill you if it catches up with you so you will have to run away from it. The game is dark, moody and has lots of atmosphere and a some great sounds that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Now awaiting Condemned 3!06. Dead Space (X360)
- Whoa! EA can make a game this good? What the hell? Something is wrong... but I ain't
complaining. This game is true Survival Horror. It came out two weeks ago but it's already in my top 5, that says a lot about the quality of this game. I first played on Hard (I always do) and I was surprised at how HARD it really is. Ammo is scarce and health packs too but enemies are plenty. This game feels like an Aliens (that's the second movie for you who don't know the difference between Alien (first) and Aliens (second)) set on a mining spaceship instead of a colony on a planet and that's a plus! The game also packs some great boss battles. This is the rebirth of the Survival Horror-genre and if you are a fan you should pick it up!05. Silent Hill 2 (Xbox)
- Excellent atmosphere, much thanks to the atmospheric soundtrack and the very deep and emotional story. This is a really great game and one scary game too. It has the legendary descent down through what seems like an eternity of holes which is one of the most bizarre moments in gaming history. Then the reveal at the end... Shocking and truly sad. Wow. A masterpiece that everyone should play.
04. Alone In The Dark: A New Nightmare (PSX)
- A classic game, in my opinion. I first played it for the PSX (but also played the whole game on PS2 but at a friend's place) and was scared to death by the many different scares. One thing I
also truly love about this game is the setting and the story - it's set in the early 1900s and deals with ancient history about some Indians called the Abkani and I find it all very fascinating. I remember reading the "Morton Family History"-book in the library in the game and I still remember more than half of it because it was so interesting. The game also hosts a very chilling and scary soundtrack and was one of the first games to utilize the flashlight in a such a cool way. The enemies are afraid of the light so they will try to hide if you point the light at them. A very good game that is underrated.03. Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (GCN)
- This game will fuck with your mind, seriously. It might not be so scary but it's one hell of a well-made game with a strong soundtrack, solid voice-acting, a very good story and one very unique addition - The Sanity Meter! The Sanity Meter is a green meter that drops everytime
you encounter an enemy (they're undead mobs and drain your sanity, it makes sense) and if that meter goes below a certain point you will start hallucinating. However, you will usually not realize you're hallucinating. My favourite one is the one that erases all the data on your memory card (when you save and then it says: "Erasing All Data on Memory Card" and shows a progress bar). When I first got it I was terrified and so shocked and wanted to cry only to, seconds later, realize the game was just fucking with me. There are also a hallucination that turns the room upside down, which is a fun one cause you wonder what the hell is going on. There many more hallucinations to discover and I don't wanna spoil them all (although I probably spoiled the best one :P) . Too bad Silicon Knights didn't make any games nearly as good as this game afterward (Too Human, for example).02. Silent Hill 3 (PC)
- Many will argue that Silent Hill 2 is the best game of the franchise. I will agree that it has the best story (one of the best stories of any video game, to be frank) and it is the most emotional one, but I think that SH3 is scarier and has an eerier atmosphere and just feels like a tad better
game. SH3 also has, in my opinion, the best soundtrack. Akira Yamaoka never disappoints! Anyone who has heard the music from any SH game except the first one will probably agree on this point. There are so many scary noises in this game too, especially the pendulums that sound like a buzzsaw trying to cut through metal. The nurses in the hospital are extremely freaky too, they make this heavy breathing and I panic whenever I hear them! This game also holds one of the hardest and the most annoying(but also most gruesome) puzzle of all games I've played - yes, that's right - the hospital door code with the horrifying poem. I really believe this to be the best Silent Hill out there, I have yet to play Homecoming (damn PAL-release delayed until February!!) but after reading reviews I'm not so sure it would make this top 10-list.01. Resident Evil 2 (GCN)
- The first horror game I ever played but also the best one I have ever played. The scares are endless in this game and it's packed with 4 different scenarios and two bonus games (one with Hunk and another with Tofu) which is very
generous and keeps the replay value high. There are also many special weapons and costumes to collect depending on your rating when finishing the game. Who can forget the licker in the one-way mirror, Mr. X bursting through the studio walls and the hands that grab you through the wooden planks in that narrow, green corridor? An epic game and I never tire of beating it because it is so good. It has all the flaws that other Resident Evil games have - bad voice acting (although it has improved in later years) and a weak story but it doesn't matter to me when it comes to this game - it's just so good. It seems that the majority of the Resident Evil-fans seem to prefer the second game - maybe because it simply is the best? It also has the most eerie soundtrack of all RE-games and the most nostalgic soundtrack - I will never forget the haunting sounds of the different floors in the R.P.D. building. The save theme music is the best of the series, too. If you haven't played this game, you should pick it up! It exists on many, many different systems and I'd say the N64 is the best one - it has many nifty extras that other versions don't have, like the "Randomizer" which switches places of items. A fun addition!Honorary Mention: Silent Hill (PSX)
- Great, GREAT game but it's in desperate need of an update! The controls are extremely slow and clumsy and the grapics are horribly outdated. Update these two things, leave everything else as it is, and we have a candidate for the Top 3. :D
Tuesday 21 October 2008
Top 10 FPS Games
A round of applause for..... TOP 10 FIRST-PERSON SHOOTERS, any console! And umm... I have played Halo 2 and I didn't like it so much, so there'll be no Halo on this list. Also I haven't played every damn FPS there is out there so remember, this is strictly a personal list and it's not based on overall popularity amongst gamers. I will list the version (console) of the game that I have played and/or like the most. And only one game per franchise!
10. Star Wars: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast (PC)
- Does this count as an FPS? I don't know really but it's a great game and even though the FPS is mostly in the first part of the game, the option is still always there but who wants to use guns when you got the lightsaber! The lightsaber duels in this game are superior to any Star Wars-game (except the sequel Jedi Academy) - I've had so much fun with them. I love Star Wars but to be honest, many of the games are not that good so this was a breath of fresh air back in the days (there have been a couple of great Star Wars-games lately).
09. GoldenEye (N64)
- Many fond memories of this game, from my younger days. I don't think I need to talk much about this game at all - other than that I think this game was better when I'm younger, it is a bit outdated now to be honest.
08. Aliens VS Predator 2 (PC)
- Not for the faint of heart! I remember the first level (playing as the marine soldier) so well - I was about 12 or 13 and I was so scared. Great atmosphere and a truly scary game. The multiplayer, at the time at least, is truly solid and you can choose to play as either human, alien or predator (in both Single player and Multiplayer!) and each race has its weaknesses and advantages. It's totally up to you - how you wanna play it. However, in single player, there's a separate campaign for each race and I think my favourite campaign is the human one - it's truly scary.
07. Half-Life 2 (X360)
- It took me some time to get into this game but in the end, it hooked me. Despite a few boring parts, it's a great game with a huge and engaging story and now I just have to finish episode 1 and 2 (yeah, I'm late). I love the Gravity Gun, especially upgraded. I had a lot of fun with this game after really getting into it.
06. TimeSplitters 3: Future Perfect (GCN)
- I really picked this up on a whim, not knowing exactly what to expect. It was cheap and I knew it had a Map Editor (which turned out to be a disappointment due to the limitations). I was pleasantly surprised when I started playing. Nice gameplay and some humor - they always mix good. An enjoyable storyline, too, with many time travels and fun paradoxes and all that. The multiplayer is really fun aswell - especially with the amount of crazy characters! A gingerbread man, Handy-Man (A glove with legs and arms), a rotting carcass, an evil duck, a snow man, just to name a few hilarious characters!
05. The Darkness (X360)
- Might come as a surprise for some but I really dig this game. It's dark (no pun intended) and the protagonist is one hell of a messed person. Great gameplay and a big world to explore and many nice quests to complete coupled with a really cool innovation - The Darkness powers! Tentacles growing out of your body, piercing your enemies and slapping them around and then devouring their hearts. A true pleasure to play! Oh and isn't it cool that it was developed by a Swedish developer? I'm Swedish, by the way.
04. No One Lives Forever 1/2 (PC)
- I can't decide between the first and the second game, they're equally good. The first game is a lengthy adventure stock-piled with humor and great action sequence (Aboard a crashing plane, you jump out mid-air and has to fall onto a bad guy and steal his parachute - totally awesome, especially for being a game released in 2000). It's basically a female James Bond FPS, but with a lot more humour and set in the 60s. They spoof many of the various agent movie-cliches and it works so well. The gadgets are way cool too - the lipstick grenade is way cool. I also love reading all of the letters and files scattered through-out the games, many of them are hilarious! The second game refined the graphics and the tools and weapons but it's shorter. Anyone who has played it will remember the boss battle that takes place inside a house.... trapped in the eye of a tornado! Wicked stuff! It also added a bit of an RPG-element that was a good addition. NOLF2 also has one of the best weapons of any game - The BANANA! Throw it in front of an enemy and watch him slip on it. Muhahaha! Despite all the humor, the action is packed and always existent - except for those parts where you play the stealthy type, but it's a nice change of pace. If you haven't played these games, you have truly missed something! They're overlooked gems.
03. BioShock (X360)
- Great art-decor (50s style) and eerie atmosphere and environment. Also a nice touch of implants to get nice powers, like pyrokinesis. Nice story and the art-decor is unmatched so far (FPS-wise, anyway). The music really set the mood, too. Just one hell of a great game and I know many people agrees with me, was definitely Game of the Year 2007 in my opinion. The first game ever where I got 1000 Gamerscore too, haha. Think I was one of the first in the world actually (yeah, I've modded my Xbox 360 and downloaded the early leak). Too bad the final boss battle was a push-over - way too easy, but that isn't really game breaking, it's just one of the very few weak points this game has.
02. Metroid Prime (GCN)
- I know, I know - most people wouldn't call this an FPS, it's more of an FPA - First-Person Adventure. But I don't care, I view as both FPS and FPA. The action in this game is non-stop and the story is great - however, to get the most out of the story you will have to read the many logfiles scattered through-out the game and I don't think many people would have the patience to read all the lore but it's worth it - makes you care more for the world and understand the motives of everyone. I can play this game over and over, it's so good. The only part I don't like is the underwater part in the middle of the game but... A game can't be perfect, can it? I also must say - the music in this game absolutely rocks! I love the electronic music and some of the remixes of old Metroid-songs are way cool! I remember when I first put the disc in the Gamecube and got to the Data Selection Screen - I was blown away... By a freaking menu screen! The music is top-notch, true rubberband electronica with awesome whistle-sounds and to make matters better the whole animation and look of the menu screen is awesome. Oh, and the effects on Samus' visor when she walks into steam or rain - groundbreaking at the time and still is beautiful! This is a very nicely crafted masterpiece by Retro Studios. Metroid in 3D rocks!
01. Perfect Dark (N64)
- The pinnacle of First-Person Shooters. It refined GoldenEye and made it even better, with a better story, better weapons, better graphics, better gameplay, better music, better everything! I know GoldenEye is like the mother of all modern FPS's but really, I've tried playing it lately but I find myself getting bored and I don't get bored with Perfect Dark. PD64 is just the perfect FPS package. I love the music (You'll find me listening to the music on my computer sometimes, as I do right this moment actually - playing now is "Air Force One - Anti-Terrorism"). The game had superb levels and a healthy amount of them - about 17 I think. With the bonus assignments, 21. Correct me if I'm wrong, I didn't count I just went by what I remember. FPS nowadays seem to have a standard 10 chapters/levels with a few exceptions, which is a shame. The story was really cool and who doesn't love Elvis - one of the coolest aliens ever created. I could go on forever about this game but I wanna keep this short. If you haven't played PD64 then you haven't truly lived yet.
10. Star Wars: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast (PC)
- Does this count as an FPS? I don't know really but it's a great game and even though the FPS is mostly in the first part of the game, the option is still always there but who wants to use guns when you got the lightsaber! The lightsaber duels in this game are superior to any Star Wars-game (except the sequel Jedi Academy) - I've had so much fun with them. I love Star Wars but to be honest, many of the games are not that good so this was a breath of fresh air back in the days (there have been a couple of great Star Wars-games lately).
09. GoldenEye (N64)
- Many fond memories of this game, from my younger days. I don't think I need to talk much about this game at all - other than that I think this game was better when I'm younger, it is a bit outdated now to be honest.
08. Aliens VS Predator 2 (PC)
- Not for the faint of heart! I remember the first level (playing as the marine soldier) so well - I was about 12 or 13 and I was so scared. Great atmosphere and a truly scary game. The multiplayer, at the time at least, is truly solid and you can choose to play as either human, alien or predator (in both Single player and Multiplayer!) and each race has its weaknesses and advantages. It's totally up to you - how you wanna play it. However, in single player, there's a separate campaign for each race and I think my favourite campaign is the human one - it's truly scary.
07. Half-Life 2 (X360)
- It took me some time to get into this game but in the end, it hooked me. Despite a few boring parts, it's a great game with a huge and engaging story and now I just have to finish episode 1 and 2 (yeah, I'm late). I love the Gravity Gun, especially upgraded. I had a lot of fun with this game after really getting into it.
06. TimeSplitters 3: Future Perfect (GCN)
- I really picked this up on a whim, not knowing exactly what to expect. It was cheap and I knew it had a Map Editor (which turned out to be a disappointment due to the limitations). I was pleasantly surprised when I started playing. Nice gameplay and some humor - they always mix good. An enjoyable storyline, too, with many time travels and fun paradoxes and all that. The multiplayer is really fun aswell - especially with the amount of crazy characters! A gingerbread man, Handy-Man (A glove with legs and arms), a rotting carcass, an evil duck, a snow man, just to name a few hilarious characters!
05. The Darkness (X360)
- Might come as a surprise for some but I really dig this game. It's dark (no pun intended) and the protagonist is one hell of a messed person. Great gameplay and a big world to explore and many nice quests to complete coupled with a really cool innovation - The Darkness powers! Tentacles growing out of your body, piercing your enemies and slapping them around and then devouring their hearts. A true pleasure to play! Oh and isn't it cool that it was developed by a Swedish developer? I'm Swedish, by the way.
04. No One Lives Forever 1/2 (PC)
- I can't decide between the first and the second game, they're equally good. The first game is a lengthy adventure stock-piled with humor and great action sequence (Aboard a crashing plane, you jump out mid-air and has to fall onto a bad guy and steal his parachute - totally awesome, especially for being a game released in 2000). It's basically a female James Bond FPS, but with a lot more humour and set in the 60s. They spoof many of the various agent movie-cliches and it works so well. The gadgets are way cool too - the lipstick grenade is way cool. I also love reading all of the letters and files scattered through-out the games, many of them are hilarious! The second game refined the graphics and the tools and weapons but it's shorter. Anyone who has played it will remember the boss battle that takes place inside a house.... trapped in the eye of a tornado! Wicked stuff! It also added a bit of an RPG-element that was a good addition. NOLF2 also has one of the best weapons of any game - The BANANA! Throw it in front of an enemy and watch him slip on it. Muhahaha! Despite all the humor, the action is packed and always existent - except for those parts where you play the stealthy type, but it's a nice change of pace. If you haven't played these games, you have truly missed something! They're overlooked gems.
03. BioShock (X360)
- Great art-decor (50s style) and eerie atmosphere and environment. Also a nice touch of implants to get nice powers, like pyrokinesis. Nice story and the art-decor is unmatched so far (FPS-wise, anyway). The music really set the mood, too. Just one hell of a great game and I know many people agrees with me, was definitely Game of the Year 2007 in my opinion. The first game ever where I got 1000 Gamerscore too, haha. Think I was one of the first in the world actually (yeah, I've modded my Xbox 360 and downloaded the early leak). Too bad the final boss battle was a push-over - way too easy, but that isn't really game breaking, it's just one of the very few weak points this game has.
02. Metroid Prime (GCN)
- I know, I know - most people wouldn't call this an FPS, it's more of an FPA - First-Person Adventure. But I don't care, I view as both FPS and FPA. The action in this game is non-stop and the story is great - however, to get the most out of the story you will have to read the many logfiles scattered through-out the game and I don't think many people would have the patience to read all the lore but it's worth it - makes you care more for the world and understand the motives of everyone. I can play this game over and over, it's so good. The only part I don't like is the underwater part in the middle of the game but... A game can't be perfect, can it? I also must say - the music in this game absolutely rocks! I love the electronic music and some of the remixes of old Metroid-songs are way cool! I remember when I first put the disc in the Gamecube and got to the Data Selection Screen - I was blown away... By a freaking menu screen! The music is top-notch, true rubberband electronica with awesome whistle-sounds and to make matters better the whole animation and look of the menu screen is awesome. Oh, and the effects on Samus' visor when she walks into steam or rain - groundbreaking at the time and still is beautiful! This is a very nicely crafted masterpiece by Retro Studios. Metroid in 3D rocks!
01. Perfect Dark (N64)
- The pinnacle of First-Person Shooters. It refined GoldenEye and made it even better, with a better story, better weapons, better graphics, better gameplay, better music, better everything! I know GoldenEye is like the mother of all modern FPS's but really, I've tried playing it lately but I find myself getting bored and I don't get bored with Perfect Dark. PD64 is just the perfect FPS package. I love the music (You'll find me listening to the music on my computer sometimes, as I do right this moment actually - playing now is "Air Force One - Anti-Terrorism"). The game had superb levels and a healthy amount of them - about 17 I think. With the bonus assignments, 21. Correct me if I'm wrong, I didn't count I just went by what I remember. FPS nowadays seem to have a standard 10 chapters/levels with a few exceptions, which is a shame. The story was really cool and who doesn't love Elvis - one of the coolest aliens ever created. I could go on forever about this game but I wanna keep this short. If you haven't played PD64 then you haven't truly lived yet.
Monday 20 October 2008
Top 10 UK Hardcore Songs
Thought that I could just make random personal top 10-lists from here on now. Why? Because I like lists. And there's nothing worth writing about my life cause at the moment it sucks.
So here it goes.
Top 10 UK Hardcore Songs (Don't ask me why, because it's too hard... but oh well)
01. Ultrabeat vs Darren Styles - Paradise & Dreams (Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 4)
02. Hypasonic vs Jorg Schmidt - Doesn't Matter (Squad-E Remix) (Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 4)
03. Michael Mansion - Let Me In (Darwin's Hemstock Remix) (Unreleased - TBA)
04. Sy & Unknown Feat. Lou Lou - U R My Phantasy (Darren Styles Remix) (Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 2)
05. Darwin vs Rampant Feat. Ant Johnson - No More (Bonkers 17)
06. Flip & Fill - Field Of Dreams (Hixxy Remix) (Bonkers 9)
07. Sharkey - Today's The Day (Bonkers 17)
08. Plus System - Neck Breaker (Dougal & Gammer Remix) (Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 1)
09. Impact & Inverse - Summer Sun (Unreleased, found on Impact's July Mix 2007)
10. CLSM vs Cube::Hard - See You On The Other Side (RSR Remix) (Bonkers 15)
Honorary Mention: Oli G vs Ephexis - Spatial Inversion (Bonkers 15) :D
So here it goes.
Top 10 UK Hardcore Songs (Don't ask me why, because it's too hard... but oh well)
01. Ultrabeat vs Darren Styles - Paradise & Dreams (Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 4)
02. Hypasonic vs Jorg Schmidt - Doesn't Matter (Squad-E Remix) (Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 4)
03. Michael Mansion - Let Me In (Darwin's Hemstock Remix) (Unreleased - TBA)
04. Sy & Unknown Feat. Lou Lou - U R My Phantasy (Darren Styles Remix) (Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 2)
05. Darwin vs Rampant Feat. Ant Johnson - No More (Bonkers 17)
06. Flip & Fill - Field Of Dreams (Hixxy Remix) (Bonkers 9)
07. Sharkey - Today's The Day (Bonkers 17)
08. Plus System - Neck Breaker (Dougal & Gammer Remix) (Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 1)
09. Impact & Inverse - Summer Sun (Unreleased, found on Impact's July Mix 2007)
10. CLSM vs Cube::Hard - See You On The Other Side (RSR Remix) (Bonkers 15)
Honorary Mention: Oli G vs Ephexis - Spatial Inversion (Bonkers 15) :D
Tuesday 3 June 2008
Mental mission
I need to overcome one thing. One thing that I guess is silly. Why do I care so much if someone I fancy (in this case, in love with) drinks? It's always been like this. It's not repelling to me but it's rather depressive. I seriously wonder why I bother getting like this - "this" being a bit depressed. I wouldn't care much if I knew the person didn't drink much - say, still got a common sense, able to walk and not doing stupid things. Passing out and vomiting, however, really fuels the depressive feelings.
I think I imagine all the teenybopper parties around here and everywhere else. People just drinking as much as they can. Like I said, it's hardly repelling but it's just me getting worried and depressed.
I need to overcome this. It's bloody stupid and I know it but since I'm such an enemy of alcohol I guess it'll be a hard thing to do. If anybody has any suggestions on how to get over it, shoot! Don't be mad if I don't find your advice useful, though.
I don't want to be a nuisance to him, I want this to last. We have a great thing going on and it would be perfect if I could just learn to let go of my depressive feelings everytime he drinks. Cause really, there's no harm in drinking if you do it with moderation, right?
Then there's the hang-over. A sign of drinking too much, in my opinion. Depressing again. Help me, people! Get my sodding brain to understand to let go of these thoughts! :P
I think I imagine all the teenybopper parties around here and everywhere else. People just drinking as much as they can. Like I said, it's hardly repelling but it's just me getting worried and depressed.
I need to overcome this. It's bloody stupid and I know it but since I'm such an enemy of alcohol I guess it'll be a hard thing to do. If anybody has any suggestions on how to get over it, shoot! Don't be mad if I don't find your advice useful, though.
I don't want to be a nuisance to him, I want this to last. We have a great thing going on and it would be perfect if I could just learn to let go of my depressive feelings everytime he drinks. Cause really, there's no harm in drinking if you do it with moderation, right?
Then there's the hang-over. A sign of drinking too much, in my opinion. Depressing again. Help me, people! Get my sodding brain to understand to let go of these thoughts! :P
Monday 5 May 2008
Euphoria
Life is perfect. Seriously, it's perfect. I think that this is the first time ever that life has been perfect. The sun is shining and it's hot outside. I'm an instructor in BODYCOMBAT (and BODYBALANCE but I'm not as passionate about it). I've got the sweetest and best boyfriend one could ever ask for. I've got the greatest friends in the whole world. I feel healthy, appreciated. For once I've got a lot of money so I've been shopping and still got more left than I usually do!
Now I'm just waiting for that one bad thing to happen....... One of these things or another thing will soon turn sour and life won't be so perfect. I pray that it won't be about the instructing, Mikael or my friends. Come on, life, hit it, I'm ready as long as you don't touch any of these three things!
Now I'm just waiting for that one bad thing to happen....... One of these things or another thing will soon turn sour and life won't be so perfect. I pray that it won't be about the instructing, Mikael or my friends. Come on, life, hit it, I'm ready as long as you don't touch any of these three things!
Thursday 24 April 2008
Please
I feel so uninspiring. I don't feel special. I try so hard to be sweet, kind and loving but it feels like I get nothing in return and it's wrecking me! I guess I am one who needs lots of affection and confirmation. But it seems just like a whole lot of sarcasm is thrown at me with only little sweetness. Constantly some joke about checking out others and other things. It's too much sometimes and it feels like I'm just one to hold on to until a better person is found. :(
I don't think I've ever heard that I look good even though I've said to him many times that I think he does. It can't work like that, you need to both give and take and I wish I wasn't so demanding but I can't help how I feel. If he thinks that I don't look good... well, at least, can he pretend to make me happy? :( I just want him to like me like I like him... He's swept me off my feet and I really, really like him.
I wish that every once in a while I could hear a: "You're so cute!", "You're so sweet!", "I really like you!" or maybe a "Your eyes are so beautiful!". I can't hold on to sarcasm and jokes all the time, I need more than that and I don't think I am the only one in the world who feels like I do about this.
I tried to be really sweet and romantic today but feels like I just got a slap back, compared to what I did. I dedicated a song to him, one of the cutest songs I know, and I got like... a "uh... okay... but I don't like you that much" back. That's what it felt like.
Now I start getting teary eyes... Better stop....
I don't think I've ever heard that I look good even though I've said to him many times that I think he does. It can't work like that, you need to both give and take and I wish I wasn't so demanding but I can't help how I feel. If he thinks that I don't look good... well, at least, can he pretend to make me happy? :( I just want him to like me like I like him... He's swept me off my feet and I really, really like him.
I wish that every once in a while I could hear a: "You're so cute!", "You're so sweet!", "I really like you!" or maybe a "Your eyes are so beautiful!". I can't hold on to sarcasm and jokes all the time, I need more than that and I don't think I am the only one in the world who feels like I do about this.
I tried to be really sweet and romantic today but feels like I just got a slap back, compared to what I did. I dedicated a song to him, one of the cutest songs I know, and I got like... a "uh... okay... but I don't like you that much" back. That's what it felt like.
Now I start getting teary eyes... Better stop....
Wednesday 5 March 2008
Time to make a stand
I'm sick of the idiots of this world and all the retards that don't take a hint! Why is this world so twisted?! If somebody seems OK, is he? No. He's not. He'll be some horny son of a bitch that acts all intellectual and cool in front of those he doesn't want to see his true side. There's that type and then there's the fucktards, simple as that, and I tend to attract these fucktards and GOD KNOWS I MIGHT GO CRAZY SOON! I'm about to give up on love because we're living in a shallow society where looks are everything and if you stick out, say you're generally a very humorous person like me, then you'll get the boot and people will just disregard you and you will be marked as "not normal". Go piss on yourselves! I have a strong personality and I'm sorry if it's too much for you that I dare to be who I am! Whooopeeedoo!
Look: I don't want you to fuck me, I don't want to fuck you, I just want a fucking normal relationship with somebody that involves sex because we love each other so don't sodding come and rub it in my face how much you want a cock up your asshole and how much you'd love to drown in cum because I ain't looking for a fuck-buddy or a one-night-stand! If this is some people's way of flirting, then wow, you're not making a big impression, dude. You're sending the completely wrong vibes unless, of course, the aim is to only have sex. Read and learn, you people!
Fucking hell, I'm probably scaring everybody away. Or rather, why am I even writing a blog? The only readers are, uh, Emelie and Sara. And this is not aimed at them.
What a complete waste of a blog. Talking to myself. Lalalalalala.
But it sure feels good to let it out.
Look: I don't want you to fuck me, I don't want to fuck you, I just want a fucking normal relationship with somebody that involves sex because we love each other so don't sodding come and rub it in my face how much you want a cock up your asshole and how much you'd love to drown in cum because I ain't looking for a fuck-buddy or a one-night-stand! If this is some people's way of flirting, then wow, you're not making a big impression, dude. You're sending the completely wrong vibes unless, of course, the aim is to only have sex. Read and learn, you people!
Fucking hell, I'm probably scaring everybody away. Or rather, why am I even writing a blog? The only readers are, uh, Emelie and Sara. And this is not aimed at them.
What a complete waste of a blog. Talking to myself. Lalalalalala.
But it sure feels good to let it out.
Monday 3 March 2008
Travel
Music is fantastic. Without music I surely wouldn't be the same. Each album; each song is a magical journey if done from the heart and not from the wallet. There's so much music to explore and when you think you've heard the best, another band/artist shows up and blows you away. When I think of a musical journey through emotions, through different worlds, through landscapes, the first album that comes to mind is Halou's Wiser. Halou is like a mix of Björk, The Knife and their own. It's a masterpiece in every sense of the word. From the very first song, it captures your soul and your mind - the soothing, mysterious Milkdrunk opens up with some soft pads and interesting sounds, adding on the drums and then quiets down to only piano and Rebecca's haunting and soft vocals. From this moment on, you'll be hooked if you allow yourself to really let it sink into you. The song is simple but yet so beautiful. And I just take it in... she sings so truthfully.
The album continues on in the same mood with Wiser. A bit rougher but yet calming and relaxing. Drums sound distorted, there's a mystical, sweeping sound switching between the left and right speakers. Truly awesome. The following song, Him To Me To You, roughens up the sound even more. I have seen there are assholes everywhere, so watch your step girl. The title is strange to, I still don't understand exactly what it means. I could only speculate so much.
The album will truly put you floating in a magic world, I suggest you listen to it if you want some of the best pieces of music ever written. There are only two weak points with this album, according to me, and those are first; the song Oceanwide which is too boring, it would have been better if it was shorter and had a little more happenings. Second is Feeling This Is Like To Fall Awake which is a rough song, rougher than Him To Me To You but it's not that great. It could have been left out, in my opinion.
It's amazing what music can do to your senses, really, if you just allow yourself to be swept away. Put on some headphones and just let it play. Forget the noise of the street, forget the chatter from the kitchen, just go into your own shell.
Heavy rock-songs will tickle your anger and seriousness, hip-hop will activate the rhythm in you whilst dance will awaken the dancer you carry inside you. Happy hardcore will make you happy (same as any happy song, but I suspect nothing beats Happy hardcore), trip-hop puts you in a trance and calms your soul... You know? There's something for everybody in music, it's just about finding the right music for the type of mood you're in, ey?
Music understands me. It's like therapy - If I'm in love then I will listen to some UK hardcore and enhance that tickling sensation in my belly; if I'm angry then I will put on some hard rock and it will understand just how I feel. There's nothing in the world except music that is able to do such thing.
Whoever first invented music didn't deserve to die. If there's anybody in the world that deserved to live forever, it was him or her.
The album continues on in the same mood with Wiser. A bit rougher but yet calming and relaxing. Drums sound distorted, there's a mystical, sweeping sound switching between the left and right speakers. Truly awesome. The following song, Him To Me To You, roughens up the sound even more. I have seen there are assholes everywhere, so watch your step girl. The title is strange to, I still don't understand exactly what it means. I could only speculate so much.
The album will truly put you floating in a magic world, I suggest you listen to it if you want some of the best pieces of music ever written. There are only two weak points with this album, according to me, and those are first; the song Oceanwide which is too boring, it would have been better if it was shorter and had a little more happenings. Second is Feeling This Is Like To Fall Awake which is a rough song, rougher than Him To Me To You but it's not that great. It could have been left out, in my opinion.
It's amazing what music can do to your senses, really, if you just allow yourself to be swept away. Put on some headphones and just let it play. Forget the noise of the street, forget the chatter from the kitchen, just go into your own shell.
Heavy rock-songs will tickle your anger and seriousness, hip-hop will activate the rhythm in you whilst dance will awaken the dancer you carry inside you. Happy hardcore will make you happy (same as any happy song, but I suspect nothing beats Happy hardcore), trip-hop puts you in a trance and calms your soul... You know? There's something for everybody in music, it's just about finding the right music for the type of mood you're in, ey?
Music understands me. It's like therapy - If I'm in love then I will listen to some UK hardcore and enhance that tickling sensation in my belly; if I'm angry then I will put on some hard rock and it will understand just how I feel. There's nothing in the world except music that is able to do such thing.
Whoever first invented music didn't deserve to die. If there's anybody in the world that deserved to live forever, it was him or her.
The united vibe
Did BODYCOMBAT for my classmates and another class in PE at school today. It went well, I did BODYCOMBAT 35 and made no mistakes, except I mixed up two stretches in the cooldown but I noticed it so I fixed it, so that was good.
Next two weeks, I am gonna see if I can loan a studio for the classes cause the sound system was seriously fucked up at school.
Next two weeks, I am gonna see if I can loan a studio for the classes cause the sound system was seriously fucked up at school.
I see who you are
I want a boyfriend! That's the only thing missing in my life now. I've got everything else - the best friends one could wish for, I'm an instructor in BODYCOMBAT and I love it so god damn much and I'm good financially too. My life would be perfect with a boyfriend. Of course, one can never truly be happy because there will always be something that is wrong (haven't you guys noticed that? If everything is perfect in your personal life then there will be something at work or school that totally sucks and vice versa...)!
However, the ones I am interested in (like that guy in a nearby city) are never interested in me (except for once but I realized he was not boyfriend material for me)... And this nearby guy, how reliable is someone who hits on everybody and who seems to only want sex? Can one really rely on such a person to be faithful and honest with you? He looks good, he seems to be quite intelligent, funny, somewhat aware of his health. That's pretty much what attracts me. But, I guess I don't have to worry about these issues since I guess he's only after sex so no need to think deeper than necessary about it. He says he wants to talk to me, but then he stops replying and says he's sorry and that he "forgot" or whatever but he wants to talk to me. Five minutes later, same story again... He forgot. Okay, so he forgets about me, then he obviously ain't got much interest in me except fucking me so he might as well stop talking to me.
Damn, I'm so emotionally attached to everything.
However, the ones I am interested in (like that guy in a nearby city) are never interested in me (except for once but I realized he was not boyfriend material for me)... And this nearby guy, how reliable is someone who hits on everybody and who seems to only want sex? Can one really rely on such a person to be faithful and honest with you? He looks good, he seems to be quite intelligent, funny, somewhat aware of his health. That's pretty much what attracts me. But, I guess I don't have to worry about these issues since I guess he's only after sex so no need to think deeper than necessary about it. He says he wants to talk to me, but then he stops replying and says he's sorry and that he "forgot" or whatever but he wants to talk to me. Five minutes later, same story again... He forgot. Okay, so he forgets about me, then he obviously ain't got much interest in me except fucking me so he might as well stop talking to me.
Damn, I'm so emotionally attached to everything.
Saturday 1 March 2008
Friday 29 February 2008
Paradise city
I felt so awesome today as I was waiting for the train to arrive! There was a drunk man in the same booth as I and he kept drinking and then he lit a cigarette so I turned around and told him: "You do know smoking isn't allowed inside the booth?" and pointed to the "NO SMOKING"-sign. He said "I guess I gotta move then" and get up and walked away from the booth. Owned, bitch!
He had a bike with him too, that was funny because he had a basket attached to it, full of empty beer cans, and one of the cans got caught by the wind so he had to chase it. That was humorous. He'd probably have gone down on the tracks had it blown down there, he seemed desperate.
Well, that's our little town. Drunkards, teenyboppers, drug addicts and handicapped people pretty much everywhere. In fact, Vänersborg is Sweden's third most drug rich city! Yay for us!
He had a bike with him too, that was funny because he had a basket attached to it, full of empty beer cans, and one of the cans got caught by the wind so he had to chase it. That was humorous. He'd probably have gone down on the tracks had it blown down there, he seemed desperate.
Well, that's our little town. Drunkards, teenyboppers, drug addicts and handicapped people pretty much everywhere. In fact, Vänersborg is Sweden's third most drug rich city! Yay for us!
Thursday 28 February 2008
Great
The only gay person living nearby me, that shows interest in me, just wants to fuck me. Sodding bad luck, cause he's cute and we share the same humour. He ain't gonna get to fuck me unless he wants to be my boyfriend, PERIOD!
I'll break your neck
So I changed my mix for BODYCOMBAT today because numbers have dropped and it feels like it's due to me mixing so much and last Saturday someone said she misses the old BC34-tracks. So for today (and probably for the rest of the BC34 time) I did:
01. Summermelody/Does The Fish Have Chips (34)
02. Thnks Fr Th Mmrs (34)
03. The Way (Put Your Hand In My Hand) (34)
04. Lights Out (34)
05. Elevator (34)
06. Bring The Noise (30)
07. So What! (27)
08. Neck Breaker (27)
09. Here I Come (32)
10. What Have You Done (34)
Seemed to go down a storm! Neck Breaker is SO HARD!
01. Summermelody/Does The Fish Have Chips (34)
02. Thnks Fr Th Mmrs (34)
03. The Way (Put Your Hand In My Hand) (34)
04. Lights Out (34)
05. Elevator (34)
06. Bring The Noise (30)
07. So What! (27)
08. Neck Breaker (27)
09. Here I Come (32)
10. What Have You Done (34)
Seemed to go down a storm! Neck Breaker is SO HARD!
Sunday 24 February 2008
My rain
What is it about me that people don't like? I mean, if people living in the nearby cities don't really get interested in me, then that must mean I am very unattractive.
New Zealand! Here I come... soon... I hope...
Anyone wanna donate money to a poor soul?
New Zealand! Here I come... soon... I hope...
Anyone wanna donate money to a poor soul?
Thursday 21 February 2008
Here I come
Did what I felt was a wicked class today! Lots of energy from everybody and finished the class with a surprise in preparation for BC35, "Here I Come" from BC32. I asked them before if they knew which track I meant, cause it's the release we launched BODYCOMBAT on at Sportlife. They said noo... And then as I laid down and brought my knee to my chest in kick-position, one of them burst out: "Oh no, it's THAT track!" and that was hilarious! :D Lots of sidekicks while on the floor. The butt is on fire!
My mix for BC34 is finalized and looks like this:
01. Summermelody/Does The Fish Have Chips (BC34)
02. Thnks Fr Th Mmrs (BC34) (I like this track, actually, dunno what it is, but it's great)
03. I Feel Alive (BC24)
04. Lights Out (BC34)
05. Elevator (BC34)
06. Bring The Noise (BC30)
07. Fight (BC28)
08. Retro Rush (BC23)
09. Here I Come (BC32)
10. What Have You Done (BC34)
Also, I have been using the original versions of Elevator and 2 Dream. I did a mix for another class on Wednesday, that's when I used 2 Dream. By original versions I mean the versions that Les Mills covered. I know it's probably not allowed but the originals of those two are better! I cut and pasted on the versions in Audacity and made them identical. I wonder if anybody could tell any difference except that the bass is much stronger in the originals. :P Just a funny thing, using the originals, they're identical in terms of structure and speed otherwise so... No harm done!
Can't wait for BC35 and "The United Vibe". Bring it on!
My mix for BC34 is finalized and looks like this:
01. Summermelody/Does The Fish Have Chips (BC34)
02. Thnks Fr Th Mmrs (BC34) (I like this track, actually, dunno what it is, but it's great)
03. I Feel Alive (BC24)
04. Lights Out (BC34)
05. Elevator (BC34)
06. Bring The Noise (BC30)
07. Fight (BC28)
08. Retro Rush (BC23)
09. Here I Come (BC32)
10. What Have You Done (BC34)
Also, I have been using the original versions of Elevator and 2 Dream. I did a mix for another class on Wednesday, that's when I used 2 Dream. By original versions I mean the versions that Les Mills covered. I know it's probably not allowed but the originals of those two are better! I cut and pasted on the versions in Audacity and made them identical. I wonder if anybody could tell any difference except that the bass is much stronger in the originals. :P Just a funny thing, using the originals, they're identical in terms of structure and speed otherwise so... No harm done!
Can't wait for BC35 and "The United Vibe". Bring it on!
Monday 18 February 2008
Summer vibes
Ahh... I woke up this morning and the sun was shining. It felt like summer. And then when I went up I felt my bare feet touch the floor, it felt even more like summer. It reminded me of walking barefoot on the beach, on the grass! Awesome way to wake up, it has made my day. I just wanna go out and inhale the sun. I might just do it because I want to take new pictures. :-)
And later today, will be my last BODYCOMBAT-class at Motionspalatset because I'm ending my contract there (it's the gym where I participate, not where I instruct). I'm just gonna stick to Sportlife now, and whatever else shows up. It's useless to pay every month at Motionspalatset if I only go twice a month (I would go four times a month but the two instructors share the only night for BODYCOMBAT and one of them is so-so, so I am only motivated to go twice). I'm gonna miss Unni, one of my inspirations when instructing. But I guess we'll meet during quarterlies and whatnot. I hope so. :-)
And later today, will be my last BODYCOMBAT-class at Motionspalatset because I'm ending my contract there (it's the gym where I participate, not where I instruct). I'm just gonna stick to Sportlife now, and whatever else shows up. It's useless to pay every month at Motionspalatset if I only go twice a month (I would go four times a month but the two instructors share the only night for BODYCOMBAT and one of them is so-so, so I am only motivated to go twice). I'm gonna miss Unni, one of my inspirations when instructing. But I guess we'll meet during quarterlies and whatnot. I hope so. :-)
Tuesday 12 February 2008
Shot down in flames
To quote a certain Miss Liz Phair:
I am extraordinary
If you'd ever get to know me
It's true.
Well, that's what I would like to think anyway.
I doubt there's much truth to it at all, anymore. I need to stop being so bloody annoying, for starters. I mean, in real life. That's what I'm gonna do. And I'm also gonna be who I am with whoever I talk to on MSN so I can show that "extraordinaryness". I've got dirty humor. I ain't gonna hide it. Maybe then the boys I meet from QX will actually like to talk to me? Who knows.
I am extraordinary
If you'd ever get to know me
It's true.
Well, that's what I would like to think anyway.
I doubt there's much truth to it at all, anymore. I need to stop being so bloody annoying, for starters. I mean, in real life. That's what I'm gonna do. And I'm also gonna be who I am with whoever I talk to on MSN so I can show that "extraordinaryness". I've got dirty humor. I ain't gonna hide it. Maybe then the boys I meet from QX will actually like to talk to me? Who knows.
Thursday 7 February 2008
Just stop!
Why are some people so in love with themselves? I understand if you've got strong self-confidence and that's good but WHY do people upload hundreds of almost exactly the same pictures of themselves taken by stretching out the hand and snapping the picture, in 90% of the times with a bit of angle above the head!? I am not fucking kidding - some people upload 20 pictures a day of themselves and they're ALL from the same angle, the same face, the same pose, etc. You have to bring out a magnifying glass if you're going to spot the differences between the pictures. Often they also look ridiculously stupid on the pictures and likes to mention it too: "I look a bit funny on this one!" but yet it looks exactly as stupid as the previous and next ones.
Worst of all, however, is the people that constantly comment on how good they look. BLEH! I guess it's a bit of jealousy but it really is so annoying! If they look good doing that pose, then I must look like sodding Aphrodite in comparison but apparently that ain't the case. So in order to look good, one must look stupid. Good logic there.
Why can't people just pick one good picture and upload? I don't care if you were bored when you took the pictures, just upload the best one (perhaps give it a little touch of Photoshop, too) or you'll bore us to death.
As if that wasn't enough complaining, today I witnessed another fucking retard sharing his music with the rest of the world. He had the typical "I don't give a shit what people think about me"-look and he was quite big with bald hair and way too big pants. It was funny though when a woman in front of him turned around and looked really annoyed! The idiot just sat there and thought he was really cool. He was bald, too, by the way. Moron.
Worst of all, however, is the people that constantly comment on how good they look. BLEH! I guess it's a bit of jealousy but it really is so annoying! If they look good doing that pose, then I must look like sodding Aphrodite in comparison but apparently that ain't the case. So in order to look good, one must look stupid. Good logic there.
Why can't people just pick one good picture and upload? I don't care if you were bored when you took the pictures, just upload the best one (perhaps give it a little touch of Photoshop, too) or you'll bore us to death.
As if that wasn't enough complaining, today I witnessed another fucking retard sharing his music with the rest of the world. He had the typical "I don't give a shit what people think about me"-look and he was quite big with bald hair and way too big pants. It was funny though when a woman in front of him turned around and looked really annoyed! The idiot just sat there and thought he was really cool. He was bald, too, by the way. Moron.
Wednesday 6 February 2008
A light
In dark Blog-times like these we need some light and laughter.
So I made this.
A compilation of various clips of laughing set to music. :P
Don't worry, I will soon complain about something again.
So I made this.
A compilation of various clips of laughing set to music. :P
Don't worry, I will soon complain about something again.
Wednesday 30 January 2008
A new dawn
I wanna move to New Zealand or Australia. I am so incredibly tired of Swedish people. There are only teenyboppers, idiots and more idiots here. There's no one to love here because if somebody seems to be too good to be true then he is too good to be true. I've learnt the lesson now. If I find interest in somebody then it will just go to hell one way or another. I wonder what it is? My looks? Well, come see me in real life and I will blow you away with charisma, humour and laughs. Too bad I don't get a chance to prove on the internet how wonderful I can be and I can proudly say that without regret. I know I have a strong personality. I'm not a clone of anybody and I certainly am independent.
I don't like the Nordic climate either. It's too cold for me, too rainy.
Going to Australia would mean so much. I would be where I feel like I belong, I'm sure. There are many group fitness enthusiasts there, especially since Les Mills is founded there, on New Zealand. I know many people from forums who live there and they all seem like such nice people - an impression I don't often get from Swedish people.
I would never want to return to Sweden. I'd leave my old life all behind me and only bring my belongings and my instructor certificate. Imagine all the gays there, all brimming hot and lovely personalities. Just gotta pick one!
I'd get to attend the filmings for the BODYCOMBAT DVDs, do so many things one can't do in Sweden, bathe in warm climate, explore the wonderful environment of New Zealand, see kangaroos (if I went to Australia), find new friends (Although I doubt they could ever beat my current friends) and so much more. I'd be preening in paradise.
Please...
I don't like the Nordic climate either. It's too cold for me, too rainy.
Going to Australia would mean so much. I would be where I feel like I belong, I'm sure. There are many group fitness enthusiasts there, especially since Les Mills is founded there, on New Zealand. I know many people from forums who live there and they all seem like such nice people - an impression I don't often get from Swedish people.
I would never want to return to Sweden. I'd leave my old life all behind me and only bring my belongings and my instructor certificate. Imagine all the gays there, all brimming hot and lovely personalities. Just gotta pick one!
I'd get to attend the filmings for the BODYCOMBAT DVDs, do so many things one can't do in Sweden, bathe in warm climate, explore the wonderful environment of New Zealand, see kangaroos (if I went to Australia), find new friends (Although I doubt they could ever beat my current friends) and so much more. I'd be preening in paradise.
Please...
Scarred
Woohoo, my first BODYCOMBAT scar! I lost control of my thumb during the Muay Thai today and scratched (or "clawed", after all we're talking BODYCOMBAT here!) my forehead so there's a slight mark there and it started bleeding a little bit. :D
Luckily I wasn't in class, I was down at the gym doing it for myself.
Luckily I wasn't in class, I was down at the gym doing it for myself.
Tuesday 29 January 2008
Queer
Today is a good day. There was a man at our school today, called Claes Schmidt who goes under the alias of Sara Lund too, cause he's a transvestite! He had a 2 hour long lecture about prejudices, norms and how we love to define each other by gender and some other stuff in relation to this. It was VERY interesting and I learned a lot and it also made me think a step further about the world. He was really funny, too, which made him even greater! Big thumbs up for this dude!
Monday 28 January 2008
Decadence
There's something building up inside of me, wanting to rip out. I've just had so much hate for so many things today - not even the BODYCOMBAT class was devoid of annoyance because the instructor did a couple of irritating things. I know I probably sound childish and silly when I keep talking about my problems and my "emoish" hate for the world around me but I am truly serious - I don't find much joy lately. It's not a "I want to kill cut myself/commit suicide"-thing, it's a cynical view of a world that once meant a lot to me. I have simply become weary of so much due to the recent realizations. My friends are the only ones that seem to shed a light as of late.
I have to accept these realizations. I am not boyfriend-material because I'm simply one of a kind - and yes, that is a good thing if only other people would like the way I am. I need to stop being so friendly, humorous and witty because I gain nothing but disappointment in return. You know what they say - strong personality equals bad appearance, weak personality equals attractive appearance. I am of the strong personality so I don't get as many chances to prove myself because this world, including me, is shallow. This is not a complaint about myself because I'd rather have a strong personality than to be incredibly stupid, it is a complaint about the shallowness pestering us. I am guilty of it, too, I know how hard it is not to judge by the looks when you come across a person over the internet.
I still wish someone would sweep me off my feet before I lose all hope. Too bad the person I'm interested (by the way, it's just "interested" now) in ain't interested back. I've made my efforts to show my interest in him but if it ain't requited, then why bother?
I have to accept these realizations. I am not boyfriend-material because I'm simply one of a kind - and yes, that is a good thing if only other people would like the way I am. I need to stop being so friendly, humorous and witty because I gain nothing but disappointment in return. You know what they say - strong personality equals bad appearance, weak personality equals attractive appearance. I am of the strong personality so I don't get as many chances to prove myself because this world, including me, is shallow. This is not a complaint about myself because I'd rather have a strong personality than to be incredibly stupid, it is a complaint about the shallowness pestering us. I am guilty of it, too, I know how hard it is not to judge by the looks when you come across a person over the internet.
I still wish someone would sweep me off my feet before I lose all hope. Too bad the person I'm interested (by the way, it's just "interested" now) in ain't interested back. I've made my efforts to show my interest in him but if it ain't requited, then why bother?
Sunday 27 January 2008
Fatigue
I can just see the future in front of me. I'll still be the instructor that works-out several days a week and tones the body and mind and in his spare time spends time with the computer or video games and sometimes with his female friends. My friends will lead a perfectly happy life with somebody to love and maybe kids and/or a great successful job. I'll be the oddball, still. I won't outgrow my humour and somewhat childish behaviour which my friends will have done (at least to a certain extent) and due to my mean, stubborn and snobby nature I won't have what they have - a partner. I am so picky that I will never be able to get together with somebody who I find interesting because that's how it pretty much has always been - I find someone interesting, I show interest and try to make contact, sometimes successfully, but they're never interested in me. It's happened once and I think I was taken by surprise that time, so much that I forgot to judge and really think it over meaning that after some time it hit me that he's really not the one for me and we broke up.
I probably shouldn't complain because one of my dreams have already come true - becoming an instructor - but I think almost everybody wants someone to love that loves you back and I'm no exception. I admit I get jealous when I come across people who are hit on by pretty much everyone because sometimes, I'd like to be that person. The one that gets appreciated and accepted by everyone. The one that constantly gets told he looks good and the one that always has strong self-confidence. I want to look good but I'm afraid my genes aren't of the beautiful nature, I suppose. If I looked good, people would tell me all the time because that's how it is on the internet - if one looks good, then he'll be the one that people constantly hits on.
Every single day that passes me by, I think I forget more and more about the beauty around me. The world can be beautiful sometimes but nowadays it seems so vague in my head; I only focus on the ugly and the negative. I sincerely don't see much hope and happiness any longer - it's all fading. I know I am a very energetic and happy person in real life but my motivation is cut shorter by the day. I have even noticed myself that when I instruct, I am more serious as of late. I have changed my tone of voice a bit. It's a very bad sign. I need someone to save me, someone who can pull me up from the hole I'm falling through. But there ain't one in sight.
The person I have been interested in lately clearly ain't the one cause he's never shown any interest - he never even checks my community profile when it's updated with new pictures and info, so that's like... Yeah, that's a clear sign of showing no interest. In fact, he hasn't visited my page once since I started talking to him. Now it's up to him if he's interested - I ain't saying a word to him until he either shows interest by starting up a conversation or by whatever could mean to show interest.
The world was beautiful during 2007 but it has rapidly withered, at least with these recent events. Is there anyone who can save it?
I probably shouldn't complain because one of my dreams have already come true - becoming an instructor - but I think almost everybody wants someone to love that loves you back and I'm no exception. I admit I get jealous when I come across people who are hit on by pretty much everyone because sometimes, I'd like to be that person. The one that gets appreciated and accepted by everyone. The one that constantly gets told he looks good and the one that always has strong self-confidence. I want to look good but I'm afraid my genes aren't of the beautiful nature, I suppose. If I looked good, people would tell me all the time because that's how it is on the internet - if one looks good, then he'll be the one that people constantly hits on.
Every single day that passes me by, I think I forget more and more about the beauty around me. The world can be beautiful sometimes but nowadays it seems so vague in my head; I only focus on the ugly and the negative. I sincerely don't see much hope and happiness any longer - it's all fading. I know I am a very energetic and happy person in real life but my motivation is cut shorter by the day. I have even noticed myself that when I instruct, I am more serious as of late. I have changed my tone of voice a bit. It's a very bad sign. I need someone to save me, someone who can pull me up from the hole I'm falling through. But there ain't one in sight.
The person I have been interested in lately clearly ain't the one cause he's never shown any interest - he never even checks my community profile when it's updated with new pictures and info, so that's like... Yeah, that's a clear sign of showing no interest. In fact, he hasn't visited my page once since I started talking to him. Now it's up to him if he's interested - I ain't saying a word to him until he either shows interest by starting up a conversation or by whatever could mean to show interest.
The world was beautiful during 2007 but it has rapidly withered, at least with these recent events. Is there anyone who can save it?
Saturday 26 January 2008
I'm sick of wasting my time
Sometimes I find I can't touch the ground
On my own
Sometimes it feels like I'm breathing but still drown
This life I've outgrown
Sometimes it feels like I'm up but I'm still down
Yes I know
Sometimes, sometimes, there's no one else around
I'm alone
Am I the only one in the world who doesn't drink alcohol? Why is it that I have to be such a fucking fucktard about it? Everybody's drinking! Everybody gets drunk! Everybody gets a hangover! And I happen to be someone who finds it unattractive and I become more saddened for each person that I happen to like that, oh, oops, went and got drunk! I get so depressed everytime a person I'm interested in goes and gets drunk. And guess what, I'm bloody sick of it! It's inevitable. Everybody gets drunk, there's not one person out there that I will ever find that never drinks! What to do about it? Blow my brains out so that the problems cease cause I for sure can't live like this!? Getting sad and down and all fucky everytime it happens sure isn't my way of having fun especially when EVERYBODY I meet will do it, whooopiddddoooo, 60 years of pure depression and whining about not finding someone to love for life! Yeah, yeah, bring it on!
I wish I could learn to not get depressed but I CANNOT! Stupid, crappy mind of mine! Fuck it to hell! I am done with this shit!
On my own
Sometimes it feels like I'm breathing but still drown
This life I've outgrown
Sometimes it feels like I'm up but I'm still down
Yes I know
Sometimes, sometimes, there's no one else around
I'm alone
Am I the only one in the world who doesn't drink alcohol? Why is it that I have to be such a fucking fucktard about it? Everybody's drinking! Everybody gets drunk! Everybody gets a hangover! And I happen to be someone who finds it unattractive and I become more saddened for each person that I happen to like that, oh, oops, went and got drunk! I get so depressed everytime a person I'm interested in goes and gets drunk. And guess what, I'm bloody sick of it! It's inevitable. Everybody gets drunk, there's not one person out there that I will ever find that never drinks! What to do about it? Blow my brains out so that the problems cease cause I for sure can't live like this!? Getting sad and down and all fucky everytime it happens sure isn't my way of having fun especially when EVERYBODY I meet will do it, whooopiddddoooo, 60 years of pure depression and whining about not finding someone to love for life! Yeah, yeah, bring it on!
I wish I could learn to not get depressed but I CANNOT! Stupid, crappy mind of mine! Fuck it to hell! I am done with this shit!
Sure feels good
My legs are so heavy and sore right now. Started off with an energetic and smashing BODYCOMBAT 34 (35% more kicks, mind you) early in the morning and then had a 15 minutes break. I went back into the studio, put on BODYCOMBAT 32 and did the warm-up plus the first combat-track and then I was ready for the kick challenge: 200 Roundhouse kicks each side, without putting the foot down in between. I've done this killer many times before so I knew what I was getting into but I wanted to take it a step further this time. I completed the challenge (It felt easier than usual? Have I gotten more endurable or did I slack a bit? I don't know) and to take it to a step further, I walked out into the gym to pump some more blood into my legs - The hamstrings-machine (Name evades me) and calf-presses (I think this is the name, it works the shins) but I really cranked up the resistance cause I've realized I usually lay off a bit when I'm lifting weights. It was really, really hard but it felt so good afterwards.
I proceeded to do some flies using a machine (chest) with increased resistance, bench presses, flies while lying on a bench and some biceps exercises. My chest was really tight afterwards, I pushed myself harder than ever before and it felt and still feels really good.
I proceeded to do some flies using a machine (chest) with increased resistance, bench presses, flies while lying on a bench and some biceps exercises. My chest was really tight afterwards, I pushed myself harder than ever before and it felt and still feels really good.
Friday 25 January 2008
Stay with me (unlikely)
I can't believe it! I've gone and gotten myself a new crush. I finally realize it. And I hate it because when I get a crush, it's a seriously big one and I'll always let it decide how I feel. If I don't get to talk to the person I'll get depressed and I'll be devastated if I notice ANY little indication whatsoever that he is not the smallest bit interested in me as well. When, or if, he writes anything that even by a long-shot could mean he is slightly interested in me, I will go crazy and tell my friends. It's just so typical! I wish I could change the way I act but it's so hard...
I don't want to have a crush on him because he is clearly not interested (remember him with the double messages, sometimes he'd give vibes that he's interested and sometimes not?) and I'm only fooling myself if I think that he is. GOD DAMN IT! I am so sick of this!
As if that wasn't enough, today is stormy and rainy like hell and my shoes are leaking. It rains pretty much everyday and my shoes leak. GREAT, wet socks everytime I put my foot outside the door! And oh, did I say it was blowing outside? GOD DAMN IT, again!
All I really want is for him to tell me he's interested. Or show some interest by flirting or something similar. Please. :(
I don't want to have a crush on him because he is clearly not interested (remember him with the double messages, sometimes he'd give vibes that he's interested and sometimes not?) and I'm only fooling myself if I think that he is. GOD DAMN IT! I am so sick of this!
As if that wasn't enough, today is stormy and rainy like hell and my shoes are leaking. It rains pretty much everyday and my shoes leak. GREAT, wet socks everytime I put my foot outside the door! And oh, did I say it was blowing outside? GOD DAMN IT, again!
All I really want is for him to tell me he's interested. Or show some interest by flirting or something similar. Please. :(
Wednesday 23 January 2008
See me through
What is it really that sparks an interest in us for another person? Is it their looks? Their voice? Their interests? Could it be their clothes? Or their body language? Maybe it's their humour? Granted, it could also be a combination of many things but what is it really that activates the mechanism inside our bodies that gives us that tickling feeling in our stomach everytime we think of that particular person?
How is it that when you are in love with somebody, you fail to see his or her faults? Is our mind really so naive and narrow that it can become overclouded with love?
I probably sound like an old broken record but could it also be that we simply long for somebody to love that we tell ourselves that we like the person more than we really do and hence, we refuse to see the negative sides? I am guilty of this. Guilty of being so in love that my common sense has been clouded, that I refused to see any faults and even though I was repeatedly being "told" there would be no way him and I could be together, my mind still insisted on being in love. Was this just a result of wanting somebody to love combined with telling myself that I've gotten gay vibes from him and didn't want to accept a "no" as an answer because my brain had decided that it was possible for us to be together, if only he'd admit it to himself? Shouldn't the mind be quite turned off when it's being told off by the one it's interested in? It is the complete opposite of what it wants to hear and it is the call that it needs to stop pumping all those acids or electrons or whatever it is to the stomach that results in the knots and tickles. But yet, sometimes it just won't give up.
So there has to be either something really, really unique about some people or we are really just desperate for someone to hold and love. I don't think that the unique thing really can be so easily described as "he looks good" or "she has great humour" - what about subtle and unnoticeable signals that are only picked up by our subconsciousness? Scents that we emit but that only our subconsciousness can smell? I'm not saying the looks or humour or whatever you want to hit me with ain't PART of the reason why you fell in love, but I think there has to be something more to it. I know there are a couple of flaws to this theory because it's possible to find interest in someone over the internet (but I doubt it could ever be deep, real love until you met each other). But then, could it be that the person reminds of somebody you've previously liked in terms of writing style and perhaps looks? Your mind remembers that once you really liked a person and this new person reminds of him/her, so you expect that they'll be just what you want.
I've come to this conclusion because all three recent interests of mine have written smilies without spaces after a word (a small thing to the naked eye perhaps but here comes the subconsciousness again), sort of like this:P, if you understand?:D The first one of these that I found interest in was the one I was in love with for almost 1,5 years - Jonathan - and I knew him in real life too. Then I found Johan and he wrote in the same way. Their styles were actually very similar to each other. The third one? Same. Even their slang is the same.
I believe this is the subconscious speaking. The mind thinks that just because these other people write like Jonathan and look as good as Jonathan, it tricks itself into thinking that the person behind the screen will be just like him, too, and hence you get a crush on him or her because maybe this time, you'll have a chance.
I have also gotten comments that I seem to think that guys who look young with long and "cute" eyelashes look good. All three of these had these traits, including a fourth one who I just found to look very good. The eyelashes thing is nothing I had ever thought about until someone pointed it out to me.
I think that I will, in my subconsciousness (yeah, yeah I sound really cool using that word but there aren't many synonyms to use), draw comparisons to the original, big love (Jonathan) and will be drawn to people of similar traits to him and the evidence is already here. I used to find it a bit childish and annoying when people wrote smilies without spaces but now it seems I love it because Jonathan used to do it and I had a crush on him.
Worth thinking about. Next time you feel attracted to a person, draw comparisons, even the smallest of details, to the previous one (if it was a big crush/love) and you'll probably see a couple of similarities! ;-)
How is it that when you are in love with somebody, you fail to see his or her faults? Is our mind really so naive and narrow that it can become overclouded with love?
I probably sound like an old broken record but could it also be that we simply long for somebody to love that we tell ourselves that we like the person more than we really do and hence, we refuse to see the negative sides? I am guilty of this. Guilty of being so in love that my common sense has been clouded, that I refused to see any faults and even though I was repeatedly being "told" there would be no way him and I could be together, my mind still insisted on being in love. Was this just a result of wanting somebody to love combined with telling myself that I've gotten gay vibes from him and didn't want to accept a "no" as an answer because my brain had decided that it was possible for us to be together, if only he'd admit it to himself? Shouldn't the mind be quite turned off when it's being told off by the one it's interested in? It is the complete opposite of what it wants to hear and it is the call that it needs to stop pumping all those acids or electrons or whatever it is to the stomach that results in the knots and tickles. But yet, sometimes it just won't give up.
So there has to be either something really, really unique about some people or we are really just desperate for someone to hold and love. I don't think that the unique thing really can be so easily described as "he looks good" or "she has great humour" - what about subtle and unnoticeable signals that are only picked up by our subconsciousness? Scents that we emit but that only our subconsciousness can smell? I'm not saying the looks or humour or whatever you want to hit me with ain't PART of the reason why you fell in love, but I think there has to be something more to it. I know there are a couple of flaws to this theory because it's possible to find interest in someone over the internet (but I doubt it could ever be deep, real love until you met each other). But then, could it be that the person reminds of somebody you've previously liked in terms of writing style and perhaps looks? Your mind remembers that once you really liked a person and this new person reminds of him/her, so you expect that they'll be just what you want.
I've come to this conclusion because all three recent interests of mine have written smilies without spaces after a word (a small thing to the naked eye perhaps but here comes the subconsciousness again), sort of like this:P, if you understand?:D The first one of these that I found interest in was the one I was in love with for almost 1,5 years - Jonathan - and I knew him in real life too. Then I found Johan and he wrote in the same way. Their styles were actually very similar to each other. The third one? Same. Even their slang is the same.
I believe this is the subconscious speaking. The mind thinks that just because these other people write like Jonathan and look as good as Jonathan, it tricks itself into thinking that the person behind the screen will be just like him, too, and hence you get a crush on him or her because maybe this time, you'll have a chance.
I have also gotten comments that I seem to think that guys who look young with long and "cute" eyelashes look good. All three of these had these traits, including a fourth one who I just found to look very good. The eyelashes thing is nothing I had ever thought about until someone pointed it out to me.
I think that I will, in my subconsciousness (yeah, yeah I sound really cool using that word but there aren't many synonyms to use), draw comparisons to the original, big love (Jonathan) and will be drawn to people of similar traits to him and the evidence is already here. I used to find it a bit childish and annoying when people wrote smilies without spaces but now it seems I love it because Jonathan used to do it and I had a crush on him.
Worth thinking about. Next time you feel attracted to a person, draw comparisons, even the smallest of details, to the previous one (if it was a big crush/love) and you'll probably see a couple of similarities! ;-)
Free your mind
Wow, I didn't know I could fall so easily "in love" with people over the internet. I'm always quite the skeptic, always expecting people to not be who they are and that they won't be the same in real life as on the internet. But truthfully, I think I'm there again, at least being quite interested in one person. There's a slight problem, however, that I can't seem to tackle; he gives me strange vibes. Some that says he is interested in me and some that says he isn't. Usually you can tell if a person is interested but this is strange, I get a good mixture of both and I just don't know how to interpret everything. Is he interested in me or are all those "positive" vibes just a friendly and loving side of his?
I hope for the best.
I hope for the best.
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