The Erratic, Perplexing Psyche of Bookoo

This should be a regular kind of post, since I am a video game fan. I will simply post a few game trailers of interest that I have come across recently, and maybe give a little commentary.

Guilty Gear 2 Overture
Ever since Street Fighter 2, I’ve been a huge fighting game fan, especially 2D fighters, even when 3D games came into existence. The original Guilty Gear game and all of its variations, breathed new life into the dying genre, by using amazing, beautiful, fluid animations and artwork. They are finally giving us a sequel that bears the “2″, however it is not what anyone expected. Instead of it being a 2D or even a 3D traditional fighting game, it appears to be going in the Dynasty Warriors direction, taking on hordes of enemies and running around stages. This of course, created an uproar within the loyal Guilty Gear community, but who knows, it may end up being a good change. It is not like this means the series will never go back to its roots. I am willing to give this game a fair chance, before judging it too early.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/26132.html

Zak & Wiki
This game simply looks like so much fun, and so cute! I’ve missed Adventure games of the 90’s. I have recently played the new Sam & Max series, which was pretty brilliant. I also noticed Germany have a ton in development, which is awesome. Anyways, Zak & Wiki looks to be an Adventure hybrid of sorts, and will use the Wii’s motion sensing technology, which is perfect for Adventure games. I love the art direction, and character designs too. It has been a while since I have played a cutesy themed game, so it will be a welcome change.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25215.html

Soul Calibur Legends
This is basically the same story as Guilty Gear 2 Overture! Except, Soul Calibur brought stunning 3D visuals to the fighting game genre. I think this has a lot of potential, since the normal games have a great game engine to be tweaked for a beat ‘em up. The normal games have an adventure mode, so this is like a few steps further in that direction! Multiplayer would be fun, I hope they get this right.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/26155.html

Rayman Raving Rabbids 2
LOL, I don’t care much for the actual game, I just think the trailer is hilarious! I am surprised they even had Rugby Union and the All Black’s Haka in it, as a lot of people in America for example would have no idea on them. No, that is not racist! It is the name of New Zealand’s Rugby Union team, and the Haka is a Maori Warcry that they perform before each match.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25964.html