What a way to start off the game! I remember this scene from watching, but there's nothing quite like playing through it. I feel like the train should have fallen with as long as it took me to get used to the controls--and to be be honest, the platforming is pretty easy, almost too easy, like Assassin's Creed--but luckily, I get out.
This is intense, ****'s burning everywhere, great graphics, what a smack in the face. Wonder what happened to this guy.
Back to the introduction, is it Flinn or Flynn? I have my subtitles turned off. Anyway, he's cool. Actually, this whole little gang is pretty cool. A nice change of pace from the normal brooding and / or badass cast of characters games typically throw at you. Chloe is way hot. There's no way in hell she's worth more than an overnight stay at a nearby motel or a perpetual "friends with benefits, I'll call when I'm feeling lonely" sort of arrangement. But, for that special night, she sure is a catch. Somebody needs to tap that, whether it's Drake or Flynn.
Ooh, a treasure hunting game. I really didn't know much about this game going in, especially considering that I watched most of it and really honestly forgot a lot. I remember most of the areas, I just don't remember why things are important or what's going on. Marco! Polo!
Back to the train. I get a gun! Damn, **** is intense. Wow, Drake can brawl. That's some pretty gnarly combat. Simple, yet effective. Who needs a gun when I just beat the ever-living **** out of people like that. I like how there's literally one guard in this whole area. Pretty easy. Things seem to fall RIGHT behind me, no matter how long it takes me to progress. Cool for the feeling of intensity and sense of urgency. Kinda not cool for the sense of immersion. But, hey, it's not a big deal. Some more platforming, pretty easy to control, so I approve. Drake is gonna have some boo-boos after this whole thing.
Cut back to boobs. Well, it looks like erg-ee-erg-ee is gonna happen. That didn't take very long. Also looks like Chloe and Drake have a bit of a history together. Didn't they just meet? I mean, the way she acts, I wouldn't be surprised... erg-ee-erg-ee-erg-ee. Looks like Flynn is expendable to these two. Personally, he's my favorite so far.
Also, is it just me, or is it sort of weird that everybody refers to the men by their last name and the woman by her first name? Drake. Flynn. ... Chloe? Wonder if this trend will continue. Men are clearly superior, thanks Naughty Dog.
More train wreckage craziness. Pretty intense segment, enjoying this. Graphics look great. More updates in a bit (I've played through Chapter 2 already).
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Women come and go, but Metal Gear is forever.
And, then there were 9 ... ~ Noble 9