ARGH!!! Frustration x 1000000000!!!

Warning this is gonna be a bumper post... My thoughts are not very coherent right now, so bear with me when I gel many unrelated topics together... Thanks for your kind understanding...

The second form of the last boss for heavenly sword is a pain!!! I know all I'm supposed to do is deflect his shots and roll around (ad infinitum) but I can't seem to do it... Come on heroes are not supposed to roll around like that... Heroes stand and lay down the bitch slap!!! Frustration x 10000000000000000!!!

I don't mean to be a pussy but I've tried many times and I feel the frustration involved is not worth it... Therefore, I will graciously accept any offers for save games...

On the xbox 360 front, I've managed to hit level 120 with celine and unlock extreme mode!!! I've just started a new game with curian and it seems to be keeping me busy for now...

On a side note... I've just picked up a used copy of FF III for the ndsl (hehehehe only RM 70.00!!!)... Looks like its time to dust off the little thing and get some game on... However, I would need a charger before I can do anything as it seems that I have misplaced mine... Frustration x 100000000000000000000000000000!!!

Oh here's a cumulative update for the fuel consumption as well... Who knows how many months I've put this off...

Here are the numbers (over a 3 month period)...

Petrol: Shell Super
Value of gas pumped (G): RM 1115.91
Volume of gas in litres (G / 1.92 = L): 581.2 litres
Starting value on the odometer (A): 6918.4 km
Ending value on the odometer (B): 16822.4 km
Total distance traveled (B - A = C): 7904.0 km
KM / L (C / L): 13.6 km/l
Ratio of city driving to highway cruising: 5:3

I don't know how often I'll be updating the fuel consumption numbers but, rest assured that I will do it from time to time...

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I always expected heavenly sword to be a sub par game... A mindless hack and slash ala dynasty warriors without the allies and powerups... But, it appears that it is far better than expected... Here are some misconceptions I had of the game before I spent some time with it...

Misconception #1 - Its all just button mashing...

Here's a shocker... It isn't... For each stage, a rating system is used... and to score a 3/3, one must dispatch of the enemies in a stylish manner (think elaborate combos) while avoiding damage via rolls and counters... Therefore rushing in ala dynasty warriors is not the way to go... If executed correctly it will ensure that the player unlocks more complex combos which not only deal more damage but also allow more elaborate combos to be stringed together.... Further, you'll find out early on that some enemies can only be taken down via specialized attacks which are executed via a mini-game-like sequence ala god of war...

Misconception #2 - There is nothing to do except hack your way through a sea of enemies...

I actually bought the game so that I could plough through horde after horde of enemies with my big ass sword, but, it appears that there is more to the game besides the "slice and dice" bits... For instance, there are sniping missions which incorporate the use of the sixaxis to apply an aftertouch to the projectiles to allow you to direct them to your target with deadly precision... There are a few interesting puzzles incorporating the sixaxis as well... Infiltration missions, etc... So its more than the average hack and slash...

Misconception #3 - The game is a waste of $$$...

I for one never expected the game to ship with so many extras... The high quality animated series available on the disc alone more than makes up for the USD 54.90 I paid for it...

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The Stash...

My stash of goodies arrived... Time for a quick shower before I enjoy em...

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*KACHING*!!!

You hear that??? That's the sound of cash registers ringing in the total of my purchases...

In the span of time of 2 days, I've managed to;

1. spend 800 ms point on omega five;
2. spend 200 ms points on a beautiful katamari add on (which is a rip off by the way... they called it constellation something so you get the impression that you'll be rolling around in space, but all you get to do is roll around the lawn and a small town);
3. increase the size of my PS3 collection by purchasing:

• resistance the fall of man (PS3);
• heavenly sword (PS3);
• pirates of the caribbean: at world's end (blu ray);
• stealth (blu ray); and
• ice age: meltdown (blu ray)

If I hold this momentum, I'll be eating sand for the next few weeks...

 

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