Genre Mashup

I’m assuming that today’s strip is going to fall on deaf ears. I realize there are probably not many gamers out there that have played, let alone enjoyed, both Halo and Elite Beat Agents. I have recently purchased the surprisingly enjoyable DS rhythm game for $8.99 thanks to Circuit City’s latest clearance sale. Alternating between these games really highlights their differences. As I have said before, I have recently found myself gaming for the sole purpose of dominating all life forms inferior to me, which pretty much encompasses every annoying, overly zealous teenager that can be found online these days. It’s nice to take a break every now and then and taste a little bit of wacky Japanese gaming flavor.

Another contributing factor to today’s strip is my recent purchase of another uncharacteristic game for me, Puzzle Quest. I admit, I missed the boat on both of these games and their addictiveness is nothing new for the majority of DS fanboys out there. I, for one, have had many doubts about my purchase of the DS, until my recent acquisitions. I am finally starting to realize what this crystal white bundle of joy can offer when paired with games that emphasize its strengths. For those of you who don’t know, Puzzle Quest is rare hybrid of an RPG and puzzle game. Experiencing the enjoyment I’ve had playing this game, made me think of other potential genre hybrid games that are possible. My strip obviously highlights one of the worst possible combinations, but the possibility is still there. Keep your eyes open for Beat Elite Agents on store shelves near you! (and yes, I realize those look nothing like Elites, but I did the best with the limited tools I had, so layoff)