There was an unexpected online sale for
a few video games this weekend, and I found myself browsing through
them to see if I saw anything interesting. I had a few hours free on
Saturday, so when I saw a list of about 30 or so games, I figured I
might be able to find something entertaining and not regret a blind
buy. Still, I found myself spending time on youtube watching the
gameplay of a few of those I was considering, priced at $3. THREE
dollars, and I was obsessing over reviews. Well, I finally took the
plunge and purchased “How to Survive” (a zombie survival game),
and wow, was I surprised! I couldn’t put the game down! The hours
slipped by and I found myself fully immersed in a game that had
personality, good voice-acting, above-average graphics, the perfect
carrot-and-stick achievement balance, customization options, action,
crafting, exploration, and just enough story to keep me going. I
never got lost and had to wander because the in-game map was solid,
the quests all related to the story, and I found myself making all
kinds of side-goals for myself as I moved towards the larger
objectives of the game. After realizing it was way past dinner time,
I wanted to know how this little gem of a game had been reduced to
selling for only $3. I checked, and originally it had been released
for $15—still quite a steal in my opinion—and not that long ago.
The sad reality of a video game’s lifespan was staring me in the
face. Very few survive beyond a few weeks.
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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