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Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger is a Japanese role-playing game (RPG). It was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995 and has since become a beloved classic. It's also available on the Sony Playstation, Nintendo DS, and Android and IOS... +
Chrono Trigger is a Japanese role-playing game (RPG). It was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995 and has since become a beloved classic. It's also available on the Sony Playstation, Nintendo DS, and Android and IOS devices.
The story follows a young man named Chrono, who meets a young woman named Marle while wandering around at a local fair. A scientist named Lucca is showcasing her new experiment, a teleportation device. Something happens and the device opens a wormhole in the very fabric of time, revealing the fate of their world falling into complete devastation.
You play as Chrono and his friends Marle, Lucca, Robo, Frog, Ayla, and Magus. You equip them with weapons and items so that, when you get into battle with the monsters on unfamiliar terrain, you'll be able to fight them. You wait for your action metre to fill up before one of three party members is able to either attack, defend, use an item, use a special move, or escape from battle if need be. Everyone takes turns in the battleground.
Though the graphics are not sophisticated by today's standards -- they are simple 2D sprites, with simple backgrounds -- everything about this game holds up today. The story, a tale of time travel and a series of timelines bound by the same fate, is incredibly well-told and is still very interesting. The characters are all very unique, and while you will probably come to favour some over others, there is no doubting the heart and soul that went into every inch of this game.
The music is beautiful, and the soundtrack remains relevant decades later. Indeed, certain tracks have become so iconic that you can recognize them from the very first note. They are songs which have made appearances in several music-related games, or Youtube Top Ten lists.
There are multiple endings to be seen depending on whether or not you've met a certain checklist of requirements. Additionally, there is also a New Game + mode which will allow you to carry over all of your stats from previous game data. This makes the game much easier, but has the benefit of unlocking a few differeng extras.
This is a truly wonderful game that has withstood, and will continue to withstand, the test of time. If you still have an old SNES kicking around, I highly recommend trying to get your hands on this title. If you don't have a SNES, try to find it on one of the other platforms where it is available (though you will not be getting the truest translation).
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eos Shave Cream in Pomegranate Raspberry
I have very sensitive skin that's prone to razor burns. I bought the Eos Shave Cream thinking it would be a gentle shave cream suitable for my skin, and an effective product that would product. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. This doesn't... +
I have very sensitive skin that's prone to razor burns. I bought the Eos Shave Cream thinking it would be a gentle shave cream suitable for my skin, and an effective product that would product. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case.
This doesn't really foam up in any way. It really does feel like a cream, and a very thin one at that. As I spread it onto my legs, which were damp from the shower, it felt like the product was slipping and sliding around. It didn't really adhere to my skin, so when I went to shave, it never actually provided a barrier between my legs and the razor. I have had shower and bath gels which have done a better job. Even my Intuition razor, with its moisturizing block surrounding the blades, provides more protection.
The smell on this was initially okay. The longer it was on my skin, the funnier it smelled. It kind of devolved into an artificial scent, and then went one step further and just left me smelling weird. Maybe there's something in there that doesn't gel with my skin, or maybe it's just the product.
I wasn't impressed. I prefer other products that are available, which do a much better job.
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Maynards Sour Patch Kids
Maynards Sour Patch Kids are a sour chewy candy. They come in the shape of little cartoon kids, each in a different colour and flavour (red, yellow, blue, green). They are covered in a thick layer of sugar and citric/tartaric acids, which gives... +
Maynards Sour Patch Kids are a sour chewy candy. They come in the shape of little cartoon kids, each in a different colour and flavour (red, yellow, blue, green). They are covered in a thick layer of sugar and citric/tartaric acids, which gives them their sourness. I personally don't find them to be too sour, but people who are sensitive to this flavour may have some difficulty.
I think the candies are a pretty good size, and the overall flavour is good. There's a distinct fruitiness to them, albeit a somewhat artificial taste. I'm partial to sour candies so I find these to be enjoyable. They could even bea bit more sour and I would still like them. The sugar content is high, though, so these are best enjoyed in small quantities only.
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Maynards Fuzzy Peach
Maynards Fuzzy Peaches are some of my favourite chewy candies. The larger candy size resembles the inside of a peach, with a sort of orangey-red gradient. The smaller variety, which you would find in the little snack sizes (say, for Halloween)... +
Maynards Fuzzy Peaches are some of my favourite chewy candies. The larger candy size resembles the inside of a peach, with a sort of orangey-red gradient. The smaller variety, which you would find in the little snack sizes (say, for Halloween), just look like little orange candies. They have a strong peachy flavour, and they're covered in a layer of sugar, giving them just a touch of sourness.
I do really enjoy the overall flavour of Fuzzy Peaches. They're neither too sweet nor too sour, and the texture is chewy without getting stuck in your teeth. Of course, due to their high sugar content, they're not exactly healthy. They are best enjoyed in moderation, which could be said of any candy.
If you love the taste of peaches and you don't mind a mild sour flavour, this classic candy is a great option.
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X-Men: Days of Future Past
X-Men: Days of Future Past is a 2014 comic book action film. It's the second film in the "reboot" trilogy, directed by previous franchise director Bryan Singer. It stars Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Patrick... +
X-Men: Days of Future Past is a 2014 comic book action film. It's the second film in the "reboot" trilogy, directed by previous franchise director Bryan Singer. It stars Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen.
The story mixes present day, with the cast of the original trilogy, with the '70s, and the younger cast of X-Men: First Class. In present day, humanity is in big trouble as a group of enemies called the sentinels have caused mass destruction. Using her powers, Kitty Pryde sends Wolverine back to the past to prevent the sentinels from coming into existence.
This is just one small step below First Class, in my opinion. It's still a great film, full of action and suspense. It'squite possibly the most emotionally impactful of the entire series, with a lot of drama and feeling at its centre. There are A LOT of characters here, so while the more notable characters receive the most screen time, newer and/or lesser-known characters don't get a chance to shine.
Perhaps my biggest complaint is that it felt like they put much more focus on Wolverine once again, when in reality, he wasn't the one who was given such an important task in the comics. Because Kitty Pryde was initiallythe main character in the storyline, I would have loved to see what Ellen Page could have done. It just felt like they gave the role to Wolverine because Hugh Jackman is more popular. The man already has a solo franchise. It seems a little unfair.
The story more than makes up for that, though, and I really loved the time-travelling aspect that explores the reality of bigotry and its consequences. I would recommend this for fans of the franchise, but unlike First Class, a knowledge of the original trilogy is recommended.
The film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 158 minutes.
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X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class is a 2011 comic book action film. It's the first in the "reboot" trilogy of the franchise, directed by Matthew Vaughn. It stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Bacon, and Nicholas Hoult. The story is... +
X-Men: First Class is a 2011 comic book action film. It's the first in the "reboot" trilogy of the franchise, directed by Matthew Vaughn. It stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Bacon, and Nicholas Hoult.
The story is set in the '60s and follows a young Charles Xavier (Professor X) and Eric Lensherr (Magneto). They meet during extenuating circumstances and begin recruiting mutants. They train them and fight alongside them against a man from Eric's past.
This is the best film of the franchise. I was sceptical at first, because the cast was new and I was a bit iffy of accepting an X-Men film set in the sixties. Honestly, though, this works so exceptionally well. The younger actors are a breath of fresh air and breathe new life into this franchise. James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender give wonderful performances as a younger Professor X and Magneto, before they became enemies. They are magnetic.
I really don't have anything bad to say about this film. If you didn't like previous X-Men movies, I would suggest giving this one a chance. It's very new and different, and can be enjoyed regardless of your previous experience (even if you haven't watched any of the other films).
The film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 132 minutes.
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a 2009 comic book action film. It's directed by Gavin Hood and stars Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Lynn Collins, Ryan Reynolds, and Danny Huston. This is a spin-off film focusing on the origin story of Wolverine. When... +
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a 2009 comic book action film. It's directed by Gavin Hood and stars Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Lynn Collins, Ryan Reynolds, and Danny Huston.
This is a spin-off film focusing on the origin story of Wolverine. When Logan was younger, the love of his life was murdered by his mutant brother. Logan then undergoes the Weapon X program, led by William Stryker, to inject him with the special metal Adamantium. The metal binds itself to his bones, and Wolverine is born.
I'm really, really not a fan of this film. For me, the only redeemable features are Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber. Everything else is a mess, with too many poor casting choices, bad lines of dialogue, and horribly inaccurate representations of iconic comic book characters. It's kind of embarrassing to see what they did to someone like Deadpool, a character known as the "merc with the mouth" -- thank goodness they finally gave him his own film to make up for what they did to him here.
There's a really good Wolverine video game that came out around the same time as this. It has a better story and is more accurate and exciting than this film. I would recommend that over this.
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X-Men: The Last Stand
X-Men: The Last Stand is a 2006 comic book action film. It's the third in a trilogy, and while the previous two were directed by Bryan Singer, this entry was directed by Brett Ratner. It stars Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle... +
X-Men: The Last Stand is a 2006 comic book action film. It's the third in a trilogy, and while the previous two were directed by Bryan Singer, this entry was directed by Brett Ratner. It stars Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, and Famke Janssen.
The story follows the group of humans known as the X-Men, and the events directly follow the second film. A cure has now been found for mutant gene and people are choosing to undergo the experimental treatment to eliminate their special abilities. Rather than bringing people together, it causes a war among the mutants as half of them want to show the world how powerful they are while others just want to live in peace.
This is one of the weakest films in the franchise. I like the main idea, of having the cure for the mutant gene, but the story gets bogged down with too many brand new characters who are introduced at the last moment, as well as too many subplots. If they had chosen to focus more on the idea of a cure and less on everything else, I think it would have been a much more successful film.
This isn't one of my favourites and I would only really recommend it to absolute die-hards of the series who don't want to skip a film. It's rated PG-13 and has a running time of 104 minutes.
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X2: X-Men United
X-2: X-Men United is a 2002 comic book action film. It's the second in a trilogy, which is directed by Bryan Singer and stars Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Anna Pacquin, and Halle Berry. The story follows the group of mutants who... +
X-2: X-Men United is a 2002 comic book action film. It's the second in a trilogy, which is directed by Bryan Singer and stars Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Anna Pacquin, and Halle Berry.
The story follows the group of mutants who live at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. They're attacked by a military group, led by a man who goes by William Stryker, a man from Wolverine's past. As the divide between humans and mutants becomes bigger and bigger, Wolverine sets out to find Stryker and find out more about his origins.
This still holds up as one of the best films in the entire X-Men series -- old, new, and spin-offs included. I think they did a great job with Wolverine's story here; it's a shame they ended up mucking it up in a later film. The casting of the new characters (such as Brian Cox as Stryker and Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler) was really well done. I also think they did a really good job of highlighting the issue of racism by showing the prejudice against those who are considered different.
This is a very well-made film, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for some thrills. It's rated PG-13 and has a running time of 134 minutes.
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X-Men
X-Men is a 2000 comic book action film. It's directed by Bryan Singer and stars Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Halle Berry. The story is about a group of people with mutated DNA, which has given them different abilities. Some of... +
X-Men is a 2000 comic book action film. It's directed by Bryan Singer and stars Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Halle Berry.
The story is about a group of people with mutated DNA, which has given them different abilities. Some of these abilities are invisible and some of them are very obvious. Professor Charles Xavier runs a school for "gifted youngsters", a home to young mutants who not only want to learn but also want to develop their special talents. When a group of opposing forces seeks to disturb the peace, Professor X forms the X-Men to fight back.
This was one of the first modern day comic book adaptations. Although it was quite good for its time, I don't feel as though it's aged quite as well as some other films from the same genre, or even from the same series. I certainly don't feel that it's a bad film at all, and you can still find some enjoyment in watching it.
The veteran actors bring great charisma to the film and are very entertaining to watch, whether they're on the side of good or evil. Hugh Jackman makes an excellent Wolverine and this is just the starting point of what has continued to be an iconic role and performance. Some of the other casting choices are a bit questionable, suchas Halle Berry as Storm. She never really did a good job in the role, in my opinion.
This is a good film, not a great one. It's worth watching at least once. The film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 104 minutes.
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