Frustrating Isn't The Word

Finally!

Yes, somehow managed to get to the end of Resident Evil 5, and generally-speaking it was rather good, apart from the final encounter. I won't spoil it, suffice to say compared to the rest of the game it was awful. In the end my good friend Michelle agreed to join me in co-op to finish it off. Even that took several attempts as we battled not so much against the final enemy, more the baffling design that meant serious trial and error was called for. Not good.

It was blessed relief when the credits rolled. Going back to replay chapters in order to make money and upgrade my weapons, it just feels more relaxed, like I can stop stressing and just enjoy myself again.

I'm yet to try out Mercenary mode - basically an arcade-style game where you run through the various levels shooting baddies for a high score - but am told it bears a strong resembelnce to The Club, a game I did enjoy, at least until my 360 died with it in the drive.

So there you have it: two games completed in 2009! What will be next, I wonder?