Comments on: Cary’s Best Video Games of 2007 Awards Show!

By: Gaming with Children - Video game news, views, & reviews from a parental perspective » Matt’s 2007 Gaming Best

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:03:02 +0000

[...] 2007 has come and gone. While I was able to take some time off of work in the first half of the year, my new fathering duties and a slight growth in my non-videogaming hobbies cut deeply into my free time spent playing video games. All is not lost, as there were still a few games out there that everyone should consider (at least everyone who has similar tastes in strategy gaming….) Just think of my short list here as the daytime awards, where all the smaller categories are awarded as opposed to the big evening celebration put forth by Cary. [...]

By: Gaming with Children - Video game news, views, & reviews from a parental perspective » Simon’s Best Video (and Computer) Games of 2007 Awards Show!

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:38:07 +0000

[...] be a lot less entertaining than Cary’s, sorry. But hey, you’re here now, may as well read [...]

By: Mike Anderson

Mike Anderson — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:56:18 +0000

Cool list, Cary – always love reading your stuff since our tastes run in almost *completely* opposite directions

By: Cary Woodham

Cary Woodham — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:47:00 +0000

Yeah I don’t think people will be missing out much with the PS2 version over the Wii version. Drawing on the PS2 works just fine. But if the Wii version does have widescreen HD support, that would look oh so beautiful. Especially since by then I’ll have my new TV. –Cary

By: Simon Windmill

Simon Windmill — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:13:08 +0000

The reason I’m holding out for the Wii version of Okami is for widescreen support more than the calligraphy thing, which might not be that remote-friendly, honestly. It’s why I don’t really like Trauma Center on the Wii, it’s just awkward.

By: GamerDad

GamerDad — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:50:49 +0000

Don’t worry about it. I’d already made up my mind to get the PS2 version. Only stopped because I know it has a calligraphy dealie, right? Perfect for Wii!

But yeah, I adore that artwork and was impressed with you and other’s opinions about it last year.

By: Cary Woodham

Cary Woodham — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:25:40 +0000

You’ll have to promise me you’ll play Okami, Andrew. In some fashion or another. That was my favorite game of LAST year. I liked it better than Wii Zelda! –Cary

By: GamerDad

GamerDad — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:20:50 +0000

I’ve been meaning to track down Okami… then I noticed it has a Wii release coming up! From what I understand the game should be outstanding on the Wii.

Great article Cary, loads of fun. I happen to agree with a lot of your choices too. And you’re right about Mario Galaxy. That is one seriously solid design. Instant classic.

By: Cary Woodham

Cary Woodham — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:30:13 +0000

Yeah I’ve played Princess Crown. It was also ported to the PSP in Japan. It’s a bit clunkier than Odin Sphere, though. –Cary

By: Simon Windmill

Simon Windmill — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:12:30 +0000

Great list Cary! I always like your lists because I think our tastes sometimes run in the same direction.

Have you ever played the precursor to Odin Sphere, Princess Crown on the Saturn? Just as lovely.

Anyway, look for my article soon too, though I’m sure it won’t be as detailed as yours