I think I was too confident when I started. I claimed I would finish every game in my collection in six months. That right there would only have been possible if I were to finish two games per day on average. And considering most of the games I have are RPGs, it was pretty much a sure thing that I was going to fail. I didn't see that six months ago.
I had so much fun playing all of these games and writing about the journeys I took in the games. And the opportunities I have been given since starting it are like the icing on the cake. I don't think I would have been given the chance to write for a gaming website had I not had this blog as a writing example. And I probably would not have had the chance to get new games and play them when I did. I know I would not have gotten a copy of Grand Theft Auto V when I did and be able to write about its gameplay.
Anyway, before I end this final blog entry, I will tell you about the 51st game I finished. Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest. Today I was determined to finish the game, especially after seeing how close I was to the final battle. It was really easy once I got started. And I had online maps nearby so I could figure out the mazes quickly. The mini-bosses in Doom Castle were similar to those I fought throughout the game. And the final battle didn't take as much time as I had thought it would. I wasn't expecting the different forms at all. I spammed Flare attacks against the Dark King, while I had Phoebe on Auto.
The ending was so nice. I liked how every person who played a big part in the game came to meet my character at the end to see him off. It was a really great way for a game to end. It only left one question in my mind when I saw "The End" at the bottom of the screen, and that was "What's next?" I wanted to go on the journey with my character (who I named Michael), and see where he goes on the ship. I think he and Tristam would definitely find some great treasure and cause a fair amount of mischief along the way.
Anyway, I finished it just in time. I wouldn't have wanted to not finish it before midnight. Because normally on New Year's Eve, I go through and delete all of the save files of all of the games I own. It's the only tradition I have done consistently for years. It allows me to start fresh with the journeys; and in a way, play as if I've never played the games before. It's also something I do that tends to cause me pain. That's because I almost always have a game that I really want to continue playing, but I follow the tradition strictly. This year was no different. I wanted to continue playing Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, but it was deleted with the rest of them. Anyway, after I delete everything, I make a list of all the games I own; then let a random number generator choose what game I play first at the beginning of the year. I can never choose.
Well, that's all for this final blog entry. Before I type the final catchphrase, I want to say that I will have another blog for 2014 and beyond. I will be writing what I'm playing, as well as detailed reviews, some gaming news, and other little gaming tidbits. I will do my best to keep it updated with some consistency, but I know that I won't be able to do it daily. With how my schedule is at the moment, updating daily makes me so exhausted. So, be sure to check out the new blog
I am calling it 3³ Gaming because I will be turning 27 this Friday. And since 3³ equals 27, it fits perfectly.
So, that's everything I have to say. For the coming day, and every day after that, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
