#rewiew

[raphaellight]

Revelator reviev - From hero to zero (spoilers warning)

I loved this episode UNTIL ... let's start from the beggining. It starts in some basement, God knows where. Heroes train so that the hole team is fully powered. Mixed feelings about it. So is it "growing up" that let's you use powers without limits or is it some training? But it's fine, actually good direction, heroes should be shown to work for their achievments. It shows writers didn't yet decide what are exact rules, but knowing Miraculous, they never will.

Then we jump to the beach. I don't follow discussions everyday, but I figured from thumbnails and such that people thought it will be beach episode? Well, we get scene in the beginning and in the end. Which is great.

Alya and Mari talk about how hard it is for Alya to be superhero and blogger at the same time. It made me laugh, how they talk about needing to keep secret identities ON THE BEACH, in the open, but sure, nothing we haven't seen on this show. If character is not in camera focus, they can't hear talking characters, simple as that ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Then we jump to Adrien and Nino bringing ice cream. It fall and Marinette takes the occasion to use one of pick up lines you can't convince me otherwise, she stole it from when Chat was still hitting on her. And I love that about her, I want to see more of it. Marinette is not being a stalker but a cute girl. I would love even more if one of previous episodes centered about Mari trying to be flirty and going to Chat for advice. It would be so cool to see "You always had something to say to Ladybug, teach me." And Adrien either dying inside or laughing his a** off at teaching his own girlfriend how to flirt with him. Either way, no, you can't convice me she didn't take from Chat.

Then episode went from fun to GREAT. The plot of dishonest influencer pushing dramatic narrative in social media to gain followers without regard of who will he hurt along the way, it was amazing. And the villain himself 'chefs kiss'. Guy was a clear bad guy, but he was also charismatic and well spoken. He has the talent for media, he just is to selfish to do it the right way and it is great. To often Miraculous pushed the idea that "terrible people" are also actually trash at what they do, this producer and his son being main examples. His son is musician and terrible person stealing ideas. But he couldn't build actual career if he wasn't a good singer/musician. I am very happy this episode brought us talented villain. My only critique is, why are Mari and Adrien like "noone is that mean" AFTER having expierienced Lila? You know there are people that are THAT mean. Or did you forgot already? But apart from that, great plot.

And that line from the future Revelator:

All they want are axciting stories to make up for their boring lives.

It just sticks. It's true. It's harsh and cynical judgment of reality, but you can't say he is wrong. After all, WE ALL are looking for exciment out of teenage superhero romance animated drama. It's one of those characters that puts a dark mirror in front of us. And I hope to see more of him. I know his platform was ment to be seen dismantled of any followers, but please, make him maybe a detective that wants to uncover superhero identity to rebuild it? And make him actually get dangerously close? Or even better, put him as a person that finally reveals the truth about Gabriel. Writers, you created another great character, don't waste him.

Speaking of Gabriel, this secret was brought up as well. It was a bit throwaway line from Marinette, as our antagonist, apart from commenting on Marinette's and Adrien's relationship, he also commented how LB didn't defeat Monarch and that Gabriel is the hero of the city, not her. Another headcannon, he was also the source of news that Alix was forced to leave her family by Ladybug, leading to Jalil to get akumatized in season 5. But I digress, secret that Monarch was Adrien's father weights on Ladybug. And then, we get the akumatization. Revelator's design is crancky like any Miraculous akumatized villain, but his power is well thought out and presented. It reveals the truth in the form of orb, whoever touches the orb sees the secret, if Revelator get's it he can broadcast it thruout the hole Paris or world, we don't know the range. It's well defined, dangerous and challenging, but also balanced with it's clear conditions.

The fight starts and you know what? In a second I realised it's not Ladybug's identity that is at stake. It's the Gabriel's secret. And that made me engaged, because I know she wouldn't get her identity revealed. Not in the middle of a season. But this secret? I really believed it can happen. The stakes were real. And it DOES get revealed. To Alya. She picks the ball and sees Marinette speaking about it. And OW BOY was she pissed.

She is pissed at Mari for keeping a secret from her. And she is pissed for Adrien, believing he deserves the truth. In this episode, from the way she argues Mari and Adrien about "politely talking" and then get's on with using her powers to put the dude down, Alya is everything that led me to view her as my favourite in the beggining of the show. She is the sassy friend, great, proactive character with opinions she voices and rational person having to deal with Marinette's BS. Except this time it's not crazy crush but something far more serious.

The fight goes on, they manage to defeat Revelator. They use Miraculous, which Ladybug hopes will erase Alya's memory. It didn't work however.

20:43 minutes mark. 😮‍💨

This episode was going so great. And they had to ruin it in two minutes. Miraculous ladybug didn't erase memories and Alya clearly states that she won't keep this secret. So Ladybug says that Chat can do it. And he does it, while Alya waits for it. I'm sorry, I need you to understant how much of a let down it was for me. Alya, defender of truth and "real journalism" just accepted and even wanted to get her memories erased because "people should chose when they share their secrets"? If it's your secret, sure, BUT IT'S NOT Mari's secret and Alya states that a minute before. Adrien deserves to know, she should not accept getting her memories wiped out for the sake of "people chosing their time to share secrects". Went from great character to completly contradictory in seconds.

Then Chat's clears the world, because Ladybug miraculous can't destroy and erase things, so they need Chat to do it. Remember what I wrote at the start? Heroes should work for their powers and achievments? I'm Chat Noir fan but no, he should not get power up for free.

And also, if you need Black Cat's miraculous to clear people's minds of unwanted information, then what the hell happened in Oblivio? Miraculous Ladybug could bring their memories back, but according to this, they should not get their newest memories erased so they should kinda "wake up" knowing all that happened, who they are and that they just kissed. Or how many times Ladybug's miraculous got rid of Akuma's creations, like the Werepapas tree? Wouldn't you need Cat's ring to do so? Miraculous does bend the continuity, but here they BROKE cannon rules they themselfes established in a way that undermines the plot seasons back into the show.

And Adrien is to blonde of course to notice that Rena, supposedly after learning Ladybug's identity, is extremly upset and doesn't press the issue at all, of course, because the only times Adrien is allowed to have braincells is either when he is ment to be rational to Mari's shenenigans OR he is ment to cause the end of the world. There is no in between with him.

All that set up with secrets, one of greatest antagonists of the show and great, well written plot of dangers of social media influencers and character build up goes to waste with a bang that also takes hole cannon with it. 9/10 with 1/10 ending

[silvyysthings]

[littlelonelydoll]

So yesterday I watched Nosferatu and Deamn it was a really good movie I feel like not everyone can understand it is just so gothic romance vampire Victorian horror AND I LOVE THAT

[rexuality]

thinking about the time my friend wanted me to describe what I was feeling when I tried his weed and I couldn’t articulate that it felt like my shoulders were perpetually ascending so I drew this:

[fairyb0ii]

My Alice Oseman books ranking (from my least favourite, to my favourite and why). I love them all. This post will contain spoilers.

7) Loveless

I liked it, I'm not saying I don't. Simply I'm not aroace, so I can't fully understand what do people feel when they are aroace. My favourite character is Pip, I loved her so much. I also loved Georgia.

6) Nick & Charlie

I felt bad for Nick and Charlie, because when you read about them you think they are the perfect couple, but they obviously aren't (perfect couples don't exist). But when they had that argument I felt bad.

5) This Winter

I loved to see the multi POV of Tori, Charlie and Oliver. Since I have an ED it's a little triggering, but it's interesting.

4) Solitaire

This is the first book written by Alice Oseman when she was 17, so it's not perfect. I love Tori and Michael relationship (platonic and not romantic). But the things regarding Solitaire didn't catch my attention and I found them a little confusional. It is good to see something about mental health. It's not a book for sensitive people and it's pretty dark compared to others.

3) I Was Born For This

This book has two points of view: the Angel's POV and the Jimmy's one. Angel Rahimi is a huge fan of the Ark, a band. Jimmy plays in that band with his friends Lister and Rowan. In the story we can see how some stars live their fame, and Jimmy struggles with anxiety disorders. We also have queer rep because Jimmy is a trans man and Lister is bi.

2) Radio Silence

Frances Janvier is a girl who is trying to become headgirl of her school. Aled Last is her quiet neighbor with a secret. Frances loves a podcast named "Universe City" and when she knows her neighbor is the creator of that podcast she loves, they start collaborating. But things are going to complicate. I think Aled is an autistic rep, and other reps are: bisexuality, demisexuality (aspec), homosexuality, etc... Aled is my favourite character.

1) Heartstopper

Nick and Charlie go to the same school but they have never talked to each other. When they meet in the same class they start their friendship, but then they fall in love. Nick questions his sexuality and learns he's bisexual. Charlie has to fight against his ED. This is the only comic Alice created and is the book that made me discover the others. It made me happy and when I read it, I felt less lonely with my struggles. I love Charlie, he's so me and he is my favorite character ever.

Bonus: Heartstopper Yearbook

It was interesting to see the creativity behind Heartstopper. I love Alice's style.

[ashima066-blog]

A small selection of books, some of which have been used as the cover elements for my fic, were the books I read in the past four months.

1. "The Other Richard III" by John Birney

John Birney's book "The Other Richard III" presents a fresh perspective on Richard III, the controversial monarch of England. It portrays him as a more complex and sympathetic character than the traditional image portrayed by Shakespeare and historical accounts.

Birney's extensive research and deep knowledge of historical facts make his argument credible. This adds to the credibility of his revisionist approach, making the book an engaging read for those seeking alternative historical perspectives.

The writing style is accessible, yet it maintains depth and complexity. The exploration of Richard's motives and actions provides a nuanced understanding that challenges traditional narratives about his character. While the book offers an interesting alternative perspective, some readers may find the arguments to be too one-sided, as it at times glosses over the more negative aspects of Richard's reign. Additionally, the style can sometimes feel overly academic, which may discourage casual readers from engaging fully with the text. Furthermore, there are instances where Birney's conjectures exceed the available historical evidence, leading some to question the validity of the conclusions presented. Compared to Philippa Langley's Richard III: The King in the Car Park, which also revisits the reputation of Richard, Birney's approach to the topic is less focused on the physical discovery of the king's remains and more on the political and personal motivations behind his reign. While Langley's work is more investigative, Birney's book is a deeper dive into the psychology of the man behind the crown. The Other Richard III would be an excellent choice for readers who enjoy historical revisionism and character-driven analysis. However, it may not provide the same level of factual evidence as some other historical works.

2. "The Enemy at the Gate: Habsburgs, Ottomans, and the Battle for Europe" by Andrew Wheatcroft

This book is a masterful work of historical scholarship offering a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the conflict between the Habsburg and Ottoman empires over centuries. The book focuses on the pivotal event of the siege of Vienna in 1683 which serves as a microcosm for the broader conflict. Wheatcroft expertly intertwines political, military and cultural aspects of this period presenting a balanced and nuanced view. His writing is clear and accessible, allowing readers to easily grasp the complexities of the situation. The result is an engaging narrative that brings to life the intricate power dynamics of Europe in the late 17th century. One of the shortcomings of the book is its heavy emphasis on military and strategic aspects, which sometimes overshadows the broader perspectives of daily life under Ottoman and Habsburg control. While military details can be fascinating, they can also be overwhelming for readers who are not interested in tactical historical narratives. Additionally, some reviewers have noted that the narrative sometimes jumps between different characters and factions too quickly, making it difficult to follow the storyline. A comparison of "The Siege of Vienna" by John Stoye and "The Enemy at the Gate" by Wheatcroft shows that the latter work covers more extensively and provides a more comprehensive background to the Ottoman-Habsburg conflict. In contrast, Stoye's book focuses exclusively on the siege. Wheatcroft's work, on the other hand, delves deeper into political and military aspects. "The Enemy at the Gate" is an ideal choice for those who appreciate in-depth analysis of political and military events. On the other hand, Stoye's book may be more appealing to those seeking a concise and focused account of the siege itself. Wheatcroft's exploration of events is more extensive and multilayered, making it a more suitable choice for readers with a strong interest in military history.

3. "Blood, Fire & Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I & Catherine de Medici" by Estelle Paranque is a captivating dual biography that explores the lives of two remarkable women of the 16th century, Elizabeth I and Catherine de'Medici. Through an in-depth exploration of their political activities and personal journeys, the author weaves a gripping narrative that engages readers with its vivid prose and detailed historical background. The book dives deep into the complexities of court politics, revealing how these powerful figures navigated the dangerous waters of power in a male-dominated society. Paranques masterful use of vivid language and meticulous research brings this period to life, creating a vivid portrait of the era. Nevertheless, certain readers have observed that the book occasionally appears to be more like an amalgam of incidents than a cohesive narrative, with occasional jumps in time and attention that disrupt the continuity of the story. Despite the authors' meticulous delving into the private lives of these two women, some readers may find the level of detail regarding their public lives to be overwhelming or repetitive at times. Furthermore, there could be further exploration of the interaction between their personal lives and the wider political landscape beyond their court circles. When we compare Paranque's book with Leanda de Lisle's "The Sisters Who Would Be Queen", we can observe a distinct difference in their approaches. While de Lisle delves into the intimate details of Elizabeth's rivals, such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Margaret Tudor, Paranque takes a broader perspective, exploring the lives of these two women in a wider context. Paranque adds a valuable dimension to the genre of dual biographies by offering a fresh perspective on historical figures who are of interest to those intrigued by complexities of politics, power dynamics and gender roles.

4. "The Tudor Murder Files" by James Moore is a fascinating and suspenseful exploration of the dark and often brutal world of Tudor England. The book focuses on the numerous murders that occurred during the reigns of Henry VIII and his children, bringing together a wealth of historical sources to create a gripping narrative. While some aspects of the book are speculative, Moore's writing is lively and engaging, making the historical events come to life. The focus on the sinister aspects of the Tudor dynasty provides a fascinating look at the lengths they were willing to go to maintain their power.

Cons: While the book offers a compelling narrative, it occasionally ventures into speculative territory, presenting theories about motives and events that can be difficult to verify or are not universally accepted among historians. Additionally, some readers may feel that Moore's reliance on sensational accounts of Tudor intrigue distracts from more substantial historical analysis. Furthermore, the lack of in-depth exploration of certain key figures leaves gaps in our understanding of the political and social context of the period. Comparison: Compared to Alison Weir's The King's Reign, which also explores the darker aspects of the Tudor dynasty, The Tudor Murder Files focuses more on the sensational aspects of history. Weir's work, on the other hand, provides a more balanced and scholarly perspective.

Moore's approach is ideal for readers who enjoy narrative-driven exploration of historical mysteries. Weir's book offers a more academic approach to the same period, but if you are seeking detailed insight into the political world of the Tudors, then Moore's book will provide a fun albeit occasionally sensational introduction to the intrigues and violence that shaped this dynasty.

[queenofhurt]

Millers Girl

You know that feeling when you feel something. The feeling that makes you stop for a moment and your body starts to sink into the earth grounding you to it, making you one with the essential being that is this universe. 

This is how I feel when I watch a good movie or read a good book. I am not talking about something that you say “That was awesome” or “I’d watch, read, or do it again” Im talking about when you stop for a moment, and breathe in what you just ingested with the pupils of your eyes and what has reached into your soul. Im talking about that “wow” factor, the moment that it takes your breath away. 

Only a few movies and books have done this to me. Where I literally couldn’t peel my eyes off the screen or force my fingers to stop turning the page. 

Miller’s girl has done this to me. Miller’s Girl has inspired me. Miller’s girl has taken, my breath, away. 

When I saw the trailers in brief moments and thought I had an understanding of what the movie was about I was intrigued. I thought it was a movie about a student-teacher affair, a “teacher's pet” moment if you will. But, within the first 5 minutes of the movie I was hooked on another plot, dragged into another story that I was completely oblivious about.

The story of a writer. That's why it hits home.

The sheer poeticness of this entire movie is astonishing, to say the least. It's so beautiful that the shots from a filmmaker's perspective were inspiring. 

The way she spoke made you feel every word she was saying as if you were a writer yourself. Making poems in your head of the tragedy of love and loss and you maybe have never felt either. 

I can’t speak for everyone. Some may just find it sexy with a dark turn, some may have found it sad, and some may have found it enlightening. Especially for women when the girls talk about sex in a way that it should be talked about. The wanting of a man who's older because he would care. Caring to take his time, get the juices flowing, and making sure that at the end, you would be begging for more. 

I found it to be the pinnacle of a writer's fantasy. The beauty in the way power shifts, the anguish behind the words they write. It is beauty and pain, it is love and hate, it is war in one's mind of turning reality into a story that you want to keep reading.

In this movie over and over I heard things that I would want to quote. Love is anguish and I am in love with this movie. The pain I feel when she longs to love someone the way he writes about loving his wife. In the end, all I could think was “Tis better to have love and loss than to never love at all.” Longing for love but not knowing what comes with it. Indeed she did turn down the road that would inevitably lead to nothing but hurt and pain but, at least she felt something. She no longer has this hole in her heart that she felt would never be filled. Writing was her love and she chose to get inspired. I wonder if she regrets her choice. At the end, they look at one another, and tears fall down her cheek. Then, her tears turn to justice, she chooses to not be the victim in her story but the villain. You know what they say about villains, they’re made, not born. 

“Human ruins of a madman's love”

Review of Miller's Girl 2024 

[goldenrevival]

“culpa mía” movie review

This may seem weird but i surprisingly really loved the movie. Spanish productions are very unique and different from other ones.

The first thing I heard about this movie was that it was step sibling romance, which didn’t sound appealing for me to watch it.

The first few scenes were the most basic-taken-out-of-wattpad-teenage-fantasy scenes you could imagine. I guess the entire movie was directed for this kind of audience. I am not complaining at all though.

The enemies to lovers trope was executed quite well for my liking. Although there were many cliche moments the storyline was a poignant rollercoaster of passion and emotion.

The Spanish productions love a good family-criminal-drama tropes which appeared in the movie as well and added a little extra spice to the movie.

I really liked “Culpa mia” I gave it 4/5 stars. It was fresh but classic, romantic but dangerous. Overall great movie, which I am sure teenage girls will love!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[fanfictioncomicwriter]

LA CANZONE DI ACHILLE-RECENSIONE SPOILER

LATI POSITIVI:

- ACHILLE: Io, che amo la mitologia greca, ho sempre odiato il personaggio di Achille poiché lasciava morire soldati su soldati perché non poteva avere una schiava. Qui invece il suo punto di vista viene notevolmente approfondito e l'ho trovato molto più simpatetico.

- I RIFERIMENTI: Nonostante nel libro si parli dell'Iliade ci sono altri personaggi i cui miti sono strettamente collegati ad essa. Un esempio è il personaggio di Ulisse.

- TETI: La sua redenzione nel finale e il fatto che sia lei ha far ricongiungere i due amati nell'aldilà mi ha fatto piangere come una fontana

LATI NEGATIVI:

- IL CAPITOLO IN CUI PATROCLO E DEIDOMIA FANNO...QUELLO: Quel capitolo mi ha proprio disgustato, ma ha il pregio di non rendere Patroclo un personaggio perfetto.

[mari24ani]

Okay, I finished watching SuperLovers. It seems that I stretched this viewing for a month again and again I haven't enough episodes!😆(Yes, there is also manga, but...) This is... A rather curious anime about... Curious relationships)) Not only between Haru and Ren, where the second would be taller and older, then he would definitely be a seme!xD Ren's unscrupulousness and straightforwardness are something else, making him simply unique! Haru... Not deprived of beauty and charm, he is also not deprived of a slow understanding of anything and a paranoid dependence in relation to Ren. He adores him so much that it seems that brotherly feelings are mixed with romantic ones and it will be difficult to separate them from each other. Perhaps it is this mix that helps Haru not to bury Ren in bed and not... Although Ren will not mind, but you understand:"D It seems to me that Haru and Ren have the same complex expression of feelings and their acceptance. What makes the brothers so similar.

The second relationship I wanted to talk about was Shima and Aki, although at the very beginning I thought: "What, twins? What twins? Why are they here?!" Here... Such a strong connection on an emotional and mental level, like two halves of a whole. At the same time, they can be as different as they are similar in appearance. In principle, Aki and Shima prove it. Coldness, prudence, calmness, and on the other hand, irascibility, excessive activity, both in actions and emotionally.

I... I really liked how Aki defended Haru in front of Haruko, calling her a worthless mother and telling her that her son was on the verge of death after an accident, and she did not even bother to come and visit him. It was the first powerful moment that moved me to tears...

And in the OVA 2 and the last episode of the second season, when they showed Haru and the twins' childhood... God, they are so cute!•⩊• ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ Aki and Shima conquered me completely)) They love their older brother so much despite the fact that he is different from them, came from another country and is older... They called him... "Shining foreigner! What is he, a prince?" What an adoration😄☺️

And it doesn't contradict the fact that I really want to find fanfics about Aki and Shima with the twincest tag!xD

[torquatooz]

all about lily chou-chou —2hrs 26min

★★★★★

review; QUE FILME!! gente o plot twist desse filme é incrível, sem falar que a trilha sonora e os visuais são perfeitos! é um filme bem melancólico perfeito pra ficar refletivo! acho que o único ponto que não me agradou muito foi o fato que pra entender algumas partes vc tem que prestar bastante atenção, tirando isso não tenho mais nenhuma insatisfação!!

[schhhwa]

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I'm an aspiring digital artist.

you can find everything I've done (drawings, hcs, sketches, etc.) using the hashtag #schwaart

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❦ ═ •⊰ main fandom: creepypasta

❦ ═ •⊰ fav ship: BEN drowned × Jeff the Killer;

❦ ═ •⊰ all my fandoms: Creepypasta, Marble Hornets, Gravity Falls, Bungo Stray Dogs, ZENO(remake, daily life), SHTDN, Hello Charlotte!, Boyfriend to Death (1,2, John Doe, The Price of Flesh), Sally Face, Homicipher, Brawl Stars, Helluva Boss, Hazbin Hotel, Toilet Boy Hanako Kun, Evangelion, Randall's Friends, South Park, Steven Universe, Alien Stage, Sonic, Oyasumi Punpun, etc.

Do Not Interact: base DNI-list

· homophopia, racism, ableism, misogyny/sexism in general, neurophobia.

· raiders/doxers/swatters

· pro-contact PFR**

· misgendering/misprognosis/deadnaming

** PFR - paraphilic disorders. pro-contact - the opinion that the object of attraction (for example, children, animals, etc.) can consent to contact

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I like interacting with people and the audience, so feel free to ask questions. And I'm not against reblogging.

Have a nice day ;D

[musicandotherstuff]

“There are few frontmen today capable of making use of the typical rock star theatricality with the same ease as Alex Turner», wrote Sian Cain in the Guardian, surgically circumscribing his charisma: a rock star who seems to come from the Fifties, capable of holding the stage like few others, of exceptional skill and an almost extraterrestrial grace. In a world of mythomaniac musicians eager to jostle to be noticed, Turner does the exact opposite: he stages a performance where the only protagonist is 'his' music - again, perhaps without one of the most gifted songwriters ever - and wins hands down.”

- RollingStone Italia

[immissmoralofthestory]

If I have to convince someone to watch heeramandi I would show them this scene. It's the scene that sets the story in motion it was played by the lovely sharmin and it has to be my favourite scene in the whole series.

Malikajaan played by the amazing Manisha mam is seen getting ready to go out and asks alamzeb to accompany her. We see alamzeb lie so that she doesn't have to go with her. In this moment two things are very clear alamzeb does not like going out and she will lie to get her way.

The scene is continues with malikajaan reading alamzeb 's diary and using it to her advantage the message is clear anyone who says no to her has to face consequences. Alamzeb tries to convince her to let her come with her after learning that her favourite poet is going to perform but malikajaan never gives second chance so she tells her to not come and stay home to rest.

It is followed by alamzeb running through the heeramandi to join malikajaan without her knowledge in this moment another fact is clear that alamzeb does what she likes even if it means she will later have to face the consequences. At alamzeb's introduction we learn she is fond of writing and wants to be a writer but this is the moment we want her to achieve her dreams and be free like she is at this moment running rebelliously to chase her dreams.

This moment is very special as see two opposite mother and daughter personality perfect foil for each other. It is lovely to watch their daynamic. And if you want to know whether or not alamzeb achieves her dream watch heeramandi on Netflix.

[tocaducorvo]

Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York - Escolhas Limitadas, mas Impacto Duradouro

Baseado em minha análise no app Stash

Às vezes, tudo o que precisamos é de um jogo que nos envolva em sua história, um refúgio de mundos saturados que não conseguem mais nos segurar. Foi exatamente isso que encontrei em Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York. Este jogo me proporcionou uma sensação incrível, com uma narrativa envolvente, um universo intrigante e personagens cativantes.

E eu estava precisando muito, pois estava com um bloqueio muito grande a jogos. Estava saturado, nenhum game estava me segurando, tentei até voltar para jogos que amava e o resultado era o drop.

A primeira coisa que me cativou em Coteries of New York foi sua narrativa. É como mergulhar em um romance sombrio e misterioso, onde cada escolha que você faz parece importante. Os personagens são ricos em personalidade, e a cidade de Nova York ganha vida de uma maneira interessante, oferecendo uma ambientação perfeita para um jogo de vampiros.

Outro destaque positivo é o estilo de arte desse Vampire.

No entanto, o jogo tem seu próprio "pecado original", algo que descobri após apenas uma jogatina. Eu estava tão envolvido na história que decidi voltar no save e explorar diferentes opções para ver como minhas escolhas afetariam a narrativa. Foi aí que percebi que, apesar das aparências, Coteries of New York é, em grande parte, linear. Não importa o quanto você mude as coisas no caminho, o final permanece o mesmo, com apenas pequenas variações insignificantes.

É um pecado uma personagem tão carismática e envolvida com seu personagem ter apenas um desfecho nesse game.

Visual Novel Narrativa/Interativa:

No entanto, isso não significa que o jogo careça de diálogos envolventes ou respostas interessantes. Muito pelo contrário, todas as interações são bem construídas e oferecem profundidade. O que falta é a verdadeira ramificação narrativa que muitos esperariam. Em vez disso, o jogo se assemelha mais a uma visual novel narrativa/interativa, onde você faz parte do mundo, mas suas ações não têm um impacto significativo na trama. É uma ilusão de escolha em um enredo que, no final das contas, tem apenas um destino.

Conclusão:

Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York é um jogo que vale a pena experimentar, especialmente se você entrar nele com a expectativa correta. Encare-o como uma jornada por uma história envolvente e intrigante, mas não espere uma série de finais alternativos que suas escolhas moldarão drasticamente. Se você está em busca de uma experiência cativante e está disposto a aceitar sua linearidade, este é definitivamente um título que merece um lugar em sua biblioteca de jogos.

Um adendo, esse game está localizado em nossa língua 🇧🇷, um jogo como esse é fundamental um português caso não conheça outro idioma.

NOTA 7 ✅ (recomendo) - Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York

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The Sims 2 - Eurogamer - 7-17-2003

Seven expansion packs later we get the sequel!

Updated on 17 Jul 2003

Like it or not, The Sims is the biggest selling PC game of all time by some margin. It's not a success, it's a bloody phenomenon, and each and every expansion pack gets snapped up faster than chocolate drops dangled over the jaws of a slavering canine.

The Sims 2, then. An excuse to sell you the same game all over again with shinier graphics or a lovingly created sequel that'll drag in the few unbelievers that are still not convinced it's the greatest game ever? A bit of both really.

Eh, when I were a lad, it were all C64s around here

When home videogaming was a very small lad indeed, Activision released a wonderful text/icon based decision-making game called Alter Ego on Commodore 64 disk. Basically you went from the first stages of consciousness in the womb right up to (potentially premature) death, and could be as sickly sweet nice or as much of an unhinged arsehole as you wanted to be and everything in between simply by choosing your response to a series of typical scenarios. It psychologically profiled your 'individual' and really was one of the most compelling videogames experiences ever.

Just like Alter Ego, The Sims 2 lets your computer-generated creations grow from babies to children to adults and then to old age, also developing emotionally, mentally and physically. Apparently your creations will respond according to given situations depending on choices you make during your formative years. EA calls these 'Life's Big Moments' and your 'Life Score' depends on how you negotiate your way through these situations.

Included is the rather splendid 'Create-A-Sim' feature, which, shockingly, lets you customise the facial features to an almost infinite degree. On show at Camp EA were a few examples of how flexible the system is, with the ability to tweak everything, including the size, shape and colour of the eyes, width and length of the nose, hairstyle, and so on. Just to prove the point a pre-made Mr. T clone showed off the potential to tailor your avatar exactly the way you want it.

My disturbing offspring

Rather disturbingly, players can see what their offspring might look like if matched with a particular individual - and with aliens among the basic races available you can conceivably have a family of green-faced afro-sporting offspring running around. Thanks to the sure to-be-hyped-to-death DNA feature, your offspring will not only resemble the parents physically, but also pick up character traits, so if your Sims are a bunch of low life slobs, don't be surprised if the sprogs can't be arsed to tidy up either.

Another key enhancement is the much improved house building tool, which allows players to construct abodes spanning as many as four floors, with curves for the first time and various new objects to deck out your palace/slum exactly the way you want it.

Visually, The Sims 2's engine is a revelation next to the severely ageing original, with vastly improved, detailed character models sporting a pleasing array of incidental animations and individual touches that make the game a far more compelling prospect. Aside from that, the background detail and general style of artwork made even the various stills dotted around the presentation area look like renders rather than mere screenshots.

Don't hit on me!

The Camp EA demo session itself showed off a few typical Sims scenarios, with four teenage Sims (two boys, two girls) of varying levels of attractiveness and social skills. While the ladies man Bernie could charm the pants off both the ladies with his 'flirt' social skill, the slobbish Marty had no chance, hamstrung by his comparatively primitive 'hit on' skill. Similarly, the ladies don't appreciate infidelity - as evidenced by Bernie's dalliance right in front of his previous target resulting in a display of waterworks.

Upstairs in the Jacuzzi, we got to see the same foursome sharing the hot tub Big Brother style, with various examples of how the game allows players to engage in progressively complex activities the more they engage with one another. One such event was the ability to engage in some mock synchronised swimming, while later the use of a gym showed off the ability to spruce up the physical appearance of your Sim, and potentially win the heart of that shallow bint you've had your heart set on.

With the game still some six to eight months away from release, it'll be some time before we get proper hands on with the next blockbusting episode in this ridiculously large selling series [and it'll be muggins here who 'gets' to do it, I'll wager -Tom]. By then, the current relatively high minimum spec of 32MB graphics card and PIII 700 shouldn't be considered too high, especially when you acknowledge just how many expansion packs this will undoubtedly spawn.

More more more

Until then, there's another expansion pack to wade through (Makin' Magic) and, of course the more structured console sequel, Bustin' Out. As soon as we get a sniff of playable code, we'll let you know everything there is to know about The Sims 2 and its mutant offspring.