Posts by Syapika

Malaysian based PC gamer that loves writing reviews and shares her thought and opinions on RPG games.

December 19, 2019 by Syapika

Wisdom in Video Games

Just as reading fiction once considered as a favorite pastime entertainment for people of the past, a gateway to another world, a source of inspirations, and also a way to enriched their knowledge. Today’s generation, are fortunate enough to have another platform other than reading to do those things, which is through playing video games.

Now, hold your horses, I know, that video games are infamous. Claimed to be the causes of increasing youth’s violence, an addiction, a bad influence, particularly those games with a strong language and suggestive plots. But we need to understand, games and books, are similar this way. They are both a medium to share information, that if not handle properly, can both influenced societies’ in a bad way.

That is to say, just as a good book can change a readers perspective in a positive way, video games also have the same power. Sadly right now, most games in the market, placed more importance on monetary value, with their downloadable contents or in app purchases.

Some of the more popular games, emphasized more on competitive spirits. While this may not be all that bad as it give rises to e-sports, and shown video games in a better light to parents that worried about their children’s career. I think game developers should also placed more importance on intellectual wisdom that players may gained while playing.

There are many games that already have wisdom in it of course, but one of the recent example will be Nier:Automata. A normal player, may just run through it, and awed by it beautiful graphic and perhaps put off by its cryptic plot. Well the cryptic plot, sure doesn’t make a dent on the game’s demand though seeing how it manage to reached 4 million sales in 2 years.

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As the player which probably have no philosophical knowledge in the first place, engaged on the internet about the game with other users, they will found out that the game theme are revolved around philosophical heroes. Asking question on existentialism issue, an issue actually exist within all of us. And this is not a one question, the whole of the game is packed with this theme.

In conclusion, other than being addictive and fun and eye candy, video games also have the power to make players stop and think about a particular theme. I always enjoyed Youtube channel that explained the lore and wisdom hidden or blatantly introduced in a game. Rather than painting a picture of video games as a tool of hedonism and blind escapism, I really appreciate the efforts that some game writers make to have video games as a way to gain knowledge.

And that’s all for today’s post, sorry for the long hiatus, life had been very hectic for me, loses a lot things, but gained many blessings too. Opinions expressed are solely my own and no one are under obligation to take it. And yes, I would like to do some analysis of old games, that might packed with this kind of wisdom more, but that would be a story for next posts.

Thank you for reading, may God bless all of you. 😀

October 25, 2018July 3, 2019 by Syapika

Disgaea 5 PC is finally out! First Impression!

Hello everyone!

After delays over and over again, Disgaea 5 have finally made its way to PC and despite knowing that Gig from Soul Nomad won’t be in DLC (why are you doing this NIS?),

I did not cancelled my pre-order.

You can see my first 30 minutes impressions of it on youtube here,

Now, if you’re annoyed by commentaries and rambling in a video, then feel free to read this for the first impression.

Since Disgaea 5 is not a new game, as someone in the fanbase I already heard that it have a more serious and dark vibes compared to it’s predecessor.

I prefer dark comedy more than brooding emotional types of story. But well, I’ll take what I get.

When the introduction’s cutscene finished, you will be taken into what they called in game as Pocket Netherworld. This will be your base throughout the game.

The OST inside the base is what catches my attention first. It was pretty different than what I’m used to. In fact, I think using vocal soundtrack as the main base theme is pretty bizarre. But, I love it. I can’t talk music, but I love the base’s soundtrack so much. You guys should really check it out.

I can’t say the same for other OST though, maybe they’re the type of OST that warmed up to your ear after some time.

Plotwise, I haven’t gotten far yet, so I can’t say much. But to me, the comedy is there, but you can feel that it’s not the priority. Sometime it does felt like they’re pushing it too hard that it became cringe instead of funny. Well that’s Japanese slapstick for you I guess.

In terms of Battle System. They incorporated Magichange which is something I’m not familiar to, since I did not play Disgaea 3 or 4. It took me like 10 battles to actually try it myself, because there’s no tutorial about it. The tutorial comes after I click it.

Other than that, the skills animation are fluid and fancy. And also, quirky like most NIS games features. Most skills name seems to be recycled from their past games, except for the main characters’ skill. Which is something understandable, because their games takes place in the same universe.

Now that’s all for me. Thank you all for reading! 😀

Do I recommend this game? Yes.

August 26, 2018August 29, 2018 by Syapika

Disgaea 5 is finally on PC

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Well, not yet.

It will officially be launched on October 2018.

But you can pre-ordered it now on Steam for the discount. 😀

I am a long time fans of Nippon Ichi Software (NIS) games. They are especially famous with their tactical based rpg with a witty plot. You cannot play their games without laughing like a crazed man at least once.

You just cannot.

I played most of their classics on PS2 including Soul Nomad, Phantom Brave and Makai Kingdom. Which, if you haven’t check them out, you have to!

Phantom Brave just got a PC edition too, along with Disgaea 1 and 2.

I didn’t managed to play the series pass Disgaea 2 because I don’t own a PS3, and my financial at that time doesn’t allow me to get one.

So the only thing I can do is you know, watch the gameplay on youtube, watch the walkthrough on youtube.

Wailed in absolute despair when I saw Gig from Soul Nomad was a DLC character that in a series I will never get to play anymore.

Yes I’m a sucker for Gig.

When I first saw Disgaea 1 and 2 get a PC version, I was totally shocked. In a good way. And I’m like how about the one on PS3? Aren’t they going to remake them for PC?

We need those. I need those.

And then they announced Disgaea 5 for PC, and I’m like wow this is really happening.

I can finally get to meet Gig now.

Jokes aside, I’m excited to play the games too, the visual look so beautiful, and even though I heard Disgaea 5 is not really as comedic as the other Disgaeas, I am still grateful that they make a PC version out of it.

And that’s all for now, stay tuned for more thoughts and rants about games!

And if you’re interested to check out Disgaea past series,

you can get them from steam or amazon;

Or here, they always have a nice offer here;
Click to check out Disgaea 1 and 2

I recommend Phantom Brave though because it’s a total classic, with a heart warming, fun story that sometimes will make you sweat through your eyes! !