The Acolyte is Pretty Good
But it could have been a lot better.
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Commentary
I hesitate to call anything I do a review, since that implies a certain journalistic rigor that I don't adhere to. This is, instead, a collection of my thoughts on various pieces of media in a more "first impressions" format.
Final Fantasy VII
I recently acquired one of the most advanced pieces of modern gaming technology[1], and what was the first thing I did with it? Play a nearly 30-year old game. Hell yeah.
Much like with Shōgun, I don't have the depth of understanding, nor the force of will,
Shōgun
I can't pretend to fully grasp all the machinations and mysteries within this show — my general ignorance of Japanese culture surely contributing — but I do know that I enjoyed every second of it. I haven't had my eyes glued to a TV like this since The
Sea of Stars
Sea of Stars is a brilliant RPG with gorgeous visuals, engaging combat, and a story that doesn't overstay its welcome.