In 2009 I picked up a game called Earth Defense Force 2017, it was one of the biggest surprises for me on the Xbox 360. The game perfectly recreated a B-movie style and atmosphere that I enjoyed. So when a sequel, Earth Defense Force Insect Armageddon (EDF: IA), came out I was interested and when I found out it was available for PC I was even more interested.
Zen Studios has been a studio I’ve kept my eye on for quite some time. They made Zen Pinball FX2 which quickly became my favorite Pinball game, mixing arcade-style pinball with a more playable and interactive table. I was hooked instantly. So when I heard they had made a KickBeat which appeared to be kung fu inspired rhythm game, I knew I had to take a look as I used to play a lot of DDR and Stepmania.
In 2009 Platinum Games release Bayonetta, taking the stylized gameplay from Devil May Cry, amping it up to new levels, and releasing a stand out hit at the same time. They created something that deeply resonated with gaming culture for a long time both positively and negatively. I picked up it up in 2011 and played it and was blown away.
8 years after the initial release, Bayonetta was now owned by Nintendo, of all companies, and yet, Steam got a gift. The original untouched Bayonetta, back in the same form. So 8 years of progress has passed in this industry of games. Can Bayonetta still stand up?
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