Sekiro: First Impressions

I need to unlearn everything my Dark Souls III playthrough taught me. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a different beast altogether. Anyone following my various ramblings on my blog might remember that Sekiro was one of my Four Picks for 2019. We should be afraid. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a brand new IP from the developers of Dark Souls and Bloodborne, and … Continue reading Sekiro: First Impressions →

Memories of Lothric

It's one of my greatest ever gaming achievements. To be able to say that I have beaten every Dark Souls III boss without summons. To most Dark Souls players, this is likely to be the 'entry-level' to calling yourself a Dark Souls player. But to me it's the kind of achievement that I struggle to … Continue reading Memories of Lothric →

#LoveYourBacklog

The Backlog. It peers at us from the stack of games beside the TV, the back of our drawer of shame, or for the more organised, our obsessively-ordered games shelves. It's a constant reminder of our failings. The releases that have been purchased with the hope of providing countless hours of entertainment, only to be … Continue reading #LoveYourBacklog →

Game Diary: Dark Souls III Part Four

Back to Part Three 24th January - Ancient Wyvern I travelled back to the Irithyll Dungeon, not because I wanted to to revisit the deformed monstrosities that I had met before, but because it was time to walk the 'Path of the Dragon'. Defeating The Consumed King had rewarded me with a gesture allowing me to … Continue reading Game Diary: Dark Souls III Part Four →

Game Diary: Dark Souls III Part Three

Back to Part Two 16th January 2019 - Dancer of the Boreal Valley I took a few moments to compose myself at Firelink Shrine, and reflect on my journey so far. Three Lords of Cinder had fallen to my blade; their ashes now returned to each of their thrones, and I was sure I would … Continue reading Game Diary: Dark Souls III Part Three →