Holly Diaz

Game just doesn't hold a candle to GW2. Variety of plants and zombies are non existent. Customization options baren. Balance, what's that? Spawn camping on both sides always happening. Some of the plant and zombie versions in this one are bland, boring and useless their GW2 variants were massively better. I honestly would say if your looking for a PVZ game go for GW2 and leave this one alone. Not worth the money. I know it is preference on what one likes and dislikes, but as much as I wanted to like this game I just can't. I myself am going back to GW2.

I wanted to love the game and I don't deny that is a lot of potential to be amazing but, where to begin. Playing on PS5 and the game has already shown more game breaking bugs that prevent story progression with fixes that require jumping through hoops to fix. When one manages to get through this issue they are faced with crashes during story or side missions and even simple exploration. Thank god for auto save but, even then auto save can only do so much. Get passed that and then you deal with the constant bugs and glitches. Npc being stuck in walls or dialogue loops are another big problem as well as quest items and regular pick up items that glitch through the environment just make this game a damn mess. As much as I wanted to love this game it is very hard. It feels as though the developers didn't even bother to hire a proper QA team and instead just threw the game together, released it and decided to use us the consumers as their QA testers. Bottom line this game is not ready, it has been reported not playable for those on PS4 and XBOX one. PC and the new gen consoles are also having a lot of issues with the game. This game should be taken off the market and digital stores and those that bought it refunded. Then they can take more time to work on it and re-release it when it is actually ready. As it stands this game has been falsely advertised and a far cry from what the developers promised. I would for the meantime avoid this game at all costs until it has had ample updates and actually reaches the ability to run like a proper game.

Game has some frame rate drops at times the way I fixed it was by just saving, closing the game and restarting it. The game was fine after that. So anyone having problems could fix that issue rather easily. The frame rate drops are not that bad and don't happen often if at all. Story for the Titans is pretty good, it made me see Arven differently as opposed to the attitude he gave off at the and second meeting. It is my favorite of the 3 storylines in the game. The story for Team Starfall being the second best storyline in the game. The main storyline is the usual story line it isn't terrible but, it isn't great it is passable. Characters in the game are some of the best ones I have seen in a long time both design and personality wise. It makes interactions with these characters always pleasant rather then an interruption to game. TM's you craft from pokemon materials that you get from fighting pokemon. These materials can be obtained from auto battles with your pokemon by sending them out and letting them fight on their own, by battling the pokemon normally or by doing terra raids. Terra Raids are much faster paced then the Dynamax raids from Sword/Shield. I honestly love the way the raids are handled and love the change in battle strats that the Terra gimmick brought to this game. You can't change out of your academy uniform for those that might be looking for an answer. You can only change your hat, gloves, shoes, socks and face accessory (glasses). You will have 4 different uniform options though to choose from at the start once you get outside and have control of your character. The only real complaint with the game is the mini map rotation. I prefer the mini maps to not rotate when I am moving as it makes it easier to travel to where I want to go but, you can't turn that option off but, this is more of a preference thing then a game breaking thing. The game is not as bad is it is being made out to be and would definitely recommend giving it a chance if you find yourself on the fence about it. I can't give the game a 5 stars it isn't perfect but, it is worth playing in my opinion.

Updated After playing the DLC and experiencing the new changes: Comparing to left 4 dead is not a wise idea this is not Left 4 Dead or made to be a sequel or in anyway related to Left 4 Dead. However giving this game a 4-5 star review just to counter those comparing it to Left 4 dead and giving it a bad review does not help anything either. The guns are still very much nice from skins to shooting. It does not feel clunky in any way like some games can have them feeling. The New weapons added with the DLC are great, They bring some great balance and more variety to the fight against the ridden. Skins from the new DLC update however leave much to be desired. I like some of them but, why so many bright pink and purple colors, it looks so tacky on some of the guns. Not a big deal though the skin thing is more a personal thing than an actual issue. With the new update the balance with the story solo progression is far better and less against you. This makes soloing Recruit easier, and Veteran a bit easier however Nightmare is still not that doable solo. You will need a decent team and good teamwork and communication to complete the difficulty. I do think this is good however because it can encourage players to seek like minded players to work together and tackle it. The new Difficulty No Hope, has no matchmaking allowed, and it is like Realism mode in Left 4 Dead where your chances of surviving are slim at best. For those seeking something harder than Nightmare No hope might just be the difficulty for you. Multiplayer is not bad, however using discord to find groups and like minded players will definitely make it a more pleasurable experience. Random matchmaking is good for Recruit and Veteran, it is doable and can be worked with but, for Nightmare I would advise against random matchmaking and look for a discord group or just a community where you might be able to find like minded players to make your experience a better one. The DLC update has made the game less boring and less a fight against countless special and balanced it out. While there is still an absurd amount of special the newly added variants do add some spice so to speak. The Ridden hives make the constant spawning of ridden easier to handle if you can conquer the challenges the hives offer you. These two changes alone have made a vast improvement on the game and just make it better. This update has made a lot of positive changes for the game. I am glad I stuck around. The game can still improve in areas of course and it is far from being the game it probably could be but, the DLC and the changes it brought were all a very much needed fix and a very impressive step in the right direction. I bump the rating from a 2 star to a 3 star since they fixed quite a few issues that have been rampant for a while but, the game could still use some work for sure. However it is far more playable and enjoyable than it was before the DLC dropped with its new add ons and changes. I hope future DLC and changes continue to improve this game because I really want to love it, and I really do think it could be a great game.

Characters not bad, the main character is likeable which is important. The few secondary characters you meet (literally just 2) are okay but, you don't really spend any time or rather enough time talking or interacting with them to really feel anything about them. They are just there, so you have a reason to do what you need to do. It makes for quite a lonely experience which could of been what they were going for here, makes sense. Your goal is to get out not make friends. The audio and sounds they are fine I guess though it just didn't feel dark, scary or creepy enough with them added. It gave to much away honestly. Sound would pick up in some spots and let you know a jump scare or enemy was basically up ahead, so it brought the scares and creepy factors down to like a 0. Maybe not use sounds in places with those scares coming up and instead use them as the scare happens to give the game a bit more added tension and atmosphere. Atmosphere and creatures were ugly looking as expected but, that was it. The atmosphere was ruined by audio cues, it looked creepy but, it never felt creepy or terrifying because the audio took that away in places where it shouldn't have. This may not be a big deal and this could be subjective but, perhaps I should of turned the sound off at one point maybe it would of had a creepier atmosphere. The game just isn't scary, deadspace was way better with the atmosphere and sound factor. The deaths are gross but, honestly wasn't phased by it and didn't really feel that it was gory, it was just meh. I wasn't impressed honestly but, I do account the what some may consider gory other's may not and vice versa. Combat in the game starts out good, it is a bit clunky though and that doesn't really improve as the game continues. There is a bit of a spike in difficulty after about chapter 5 but, i think that is more due to the terrible combat mechanics then it is the actual enemies being difficult itself. You can't skip cut scenes even if you have already seen them but, just died. If you die you have to repeat certain sections, recollect things and rewatch cut scenes in some instances. All these just had to the length of the game. So something to keep in mind as everyone's skill with the game will be different. Overall the game is okay, but it just misses the mark of what they advertised the game to be. The game feels a bit rushed and probably could of used a bit more time to polish the combat, it is far from smooth. They really fell short on the scare/creepy factor, making me want to replay deadspace because it was just a whole lot better. If you want to play wait until the game goes on sale, wouldn't recommend buying at full price.

This game is not going to be for everyone. The audience does seem to lean towards children but, adults can find some enjoyable things with the game as well. Local Co-op will allow you to explore the worlds with a friend or your child also. The core gameplay of Balan Wonderworld is going to come off a bit too simple for most people but, the balance to that it's going to make the game more approachable to children while making for some really chill relaxing gameplay for adults. So don't go in expecting hard puzzles that require a lot of thinking to figure out. It isn't going to happen. Simple controls make the game easy and stress free. The game encourages you to explore every nook and cranny. The downside to falling to your death isn't really a big deal in fact it just encourages you to explore, make funny mistakes, fall and then keep moving forward. The game is not terrible and by far not a piece of trash like some reviews heavily throw in. It has a good story, great music and it has a lot of worlds begging to be explored. Gamers with experience in the platforming genre kinda have this expectation that all platformers need to be challenging and when it is not they judge it rather harshly. This game is more an introduction to platforming for today's young children with a chill experience for adults thrown in. Not ever platformer or game has to be rip your hair out hard. Sometimes simple can be a good thing and if you happen to be looking for a nice chill game or even a game you could play with your kids I would say go for it and enjoy the world of Balan Wonderworld.

This is a revival series not a reboot as stated by the creators of the show. The show takes place after the original so don't go in expecting the same show we watched as kids ourselves. I do however feel that the age rating for this show should be about 14+ and not 7+ as it is listed. Now one of the issues I have with this show is Penny's age and in line with that the age of her friends. Penny was 14 years of age in the Proud Family original series. In the movie which served as the finale to that original series she was 15 at the start and turned 16 by the end. Given that Louder and Prouder is a continuation I don't get why she is suddenly 14 years of age again. If it takes place after the Proud Family original series then they should of had her at 16yrs of age. With that I feel like some of the themes they address would be a bit more fitting for a 16yr old and all the more can't fathom why Penny reverted to being a 14 year old when she was 16 at series end. The creators dropped the ball there in my opinion. The characters are pretty bad this time around. Boring in most cases, over dramatic in others. Oscar is very annoying all he seems to be good at is yelling, he literally yells at everything, doesn't help that he is not portrayed in a very good light since the start of the new series. Dijonay, she is probably the worst out of the original gang. Sticky was just replaced with 2 new characters that are just poorly introduced. The episodes have no clear story connection or flow. This is shown where they meet Maya. Maya dislikes Penny calls her fake basically and Penny tries to change her mind. Not able to she gives up and leaves Maya to her own devices never establishing a friendship. Then episode 2 they are suddenly best friends. No rhyme or reason they just are. Penny goes from an influencer in one episode to a basketball player the next It is crazy how all over the place this series is. I don't like this revival personally it lacks the family feel and vibe but, maybe it is trying to find its footing and it is struggling to do that. I think they should of kept Penny at 16 years of age, that would of been a good start, they should of thought the story through a bit more for a much more sturdy foundation for the show. I do hope it improves on a lot of the current problems though. The original was amazing, this one can be to if taken in the right direction and not just done carelessly like it has been doing so far. I plan to stick with it in the hopes it gets better. I feel it is much to earlier to throw in the towel yet and give up on a show that just basically started.

To keep this short the movie is just terrible. Story full of holes and so quickly paced that it either felt over the top or just really boring to watch. The characters are very poorly developed and show lack of common sense in every situation they are in. The daughter is the most annoying character in the show and she gets more people killed than the zombies ever would of otherwise. It honestly would of been fine if she was never in it. There were deaths of characters where it wasn't needed. I don't get the point of the zombie baby, they show it once and never again. I Don't reccomend this movie. It's a waste of time and horribly done. There are better zombie movies out there and this is not one of them.

I love Harry Potter and enjoy the game, but it is not a 4 or 5 star game for sure. The NPC are a hit and miss in this game. For a Harry Potter game I was hoping to see more lively NPC and this isn't the case. Some of the characters are animated well, are interesting and look good. Then you got the larger portion of NPC characters that well look lifeless and are pretty dry. This is not balance well and it makes time at Hogwarts well a mix of fun at times, but boring at others. The world is amazing and beautifully designed and really makes Hogwarts come to life in a way that I haven't seen in Harry Potter games before. Flying on brooms feels nice, the use of magic doesn't feel that bad and is smoother then expected. It ends there though because its a magical world and school with a good chunk of boring NPC filling it up. Once again going back to a hit and miss with the characters. The story well it is a slog at the start. It feels like nothing is really going on and your just going from class to class to side quest to assignments then back to class with small things in between with Prof. Fig. I am working through the final bits of the story, but at this point the world itself is more interesting to me than the story being told in the main portion of the game. It doesn't really feel any different from other games of its kind. Lastly I took off another star because they did advertise that you could be good or evil however this isn't the case. You can use spells on enemies to do bad things but, the only thing it really reflects on is that some no name students that might have been around when you fought will either run away scared or just not react. There is no ability to really be bad. And a lot of choices never really mattered to begin with. You either get scolded anyways or forced along with the student in question despite saying no. The game isn't terrible, but I won't give it a pass just because it is a Harry Potter game. They did some things right and the lore, design and history of Hogwarts is very well shown but, it feels like NPC improvements in terms of personality and the way they react still need some work. It should also be said if you make a game where you state you could be good or bad and that you got choices make those choices matter don't make them mean nothing. If you like Harry Potter play the game and enjoy the things they did improve on and the world, but if your looking for something different this might not be it.

The game runs smooth, the mechanics of the game are simple and straight forward so no issues there. I was interested in all the crazy things you could do in the game and liked that it was multiplayer. So I bought it. The world looked fun to explore. I bought the game started playing had fun. My friend bought we played together we had fun. Then the boredom set in, the game can be fun and whacky and give you some good laughs but, then the repetitiveness sets in and it just gets really boring really fast. Even with friends it was hard not to go even a few minutes without yawning and just wanting to play something else. My friend and I honestly played it for a few days together and quickly just forgot about it. I am not saying the game is terrible for everyone, some might actually come to enjoy it but, for me it was just way to boring to continue playing. It was not as good as I personally thought it would be. I won't redownload it or play it again but, if your interested, if you want repetitive but, whacky antics then sure try it. Remember that reviews are the reviewers opinions and feelings on their experience, which means take it with a grain of salt. You might like it where as others didn't.