JagWire reviews video games for different specific interests

If you want to play a game for the plot, try Majora’s Mask 3D

For those whose ideal gaming experience involves intricate plots and subplots, Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D is a great choice.

This remake of the Nintendo 64 classic adds new life to an already critically-acclaimed game. While the “only you can save the world” set-up is cliche, there is a unique twist.

The protagonist Link finds himself in the parallel world of Termina, where the moon will fall on the city in three days’ time. In order to save this world from the apocalypse, Link must time travel and relive the same three days over and over.

On his journey to rescue the town, Link meets an eccentric cast of characters who go about their lives in real time. Some are in denial of the coming apocalypse while others are searching for ways to flee.

These characters’ stories all help to shape this game’s experience. One of the reasons why this game is so memorable is every time you help a townsperson, you have to face a terrible truth: if you don’t manage to stop the apocalypse, everything you’ve done will become undone when you travel back in time.

In addition to the plotlines, another main feature of the game is the dungeons filled with enemies to fight and puzzles to solve. One game mechanism allows you transform by wearing certain masks to explore dungeons, solve puzzles and help citizens.

Something to consider before playing this game is that, because of the extensive content, it takes a long time to finish. Completing a quest before you have to time travel again can also be difficult.

Despite these downsides, this game is amazing. Check out Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D for a great plot-based gaming experience.

If you want to play a game for the strategy, try Civilization V

Civilization V is the perfect game for those with a thirst for a grand, epic strategy experience.

The game allows the player to build an entire civilization from the ground up, controlling every aspect of its management, from military development to technological research. Players can win by domination (military victory), science, culture or diplomacy. Each of these victory types adds a new layer of gameplay that enhances the experience.

Civilization V is one of the more recent installments of the critically-acclaimed Civilization franchise, but it is a little bit more simplified compared to the earlier games. Luckily this problem is solved by playing with the Brave New World expansion pact, which adds a new level of depth while still retaining a learning curve that lets players of all skill levels enjoy the game.

If you want to play a game for the action, try Dying Light

This year is going to be a huge one for the gaming world and, to start it off with a bang, Dying Light was released in early January. From the creators of Dead Island, Dying Light is a major improvement with the combination of zombies and parkour in a free-roam environment.

Starting off in the zombie-infested city of Harran, the game revolves around an undercover agent sent to recover government secrets. With the failure of his parachute, Agent Kyle Crane is left strandand in the city to fend for himself until he is rescued.

Throughout Dying Light, the day and night cycle is crucial. While you are the hunter during the day, you are hunted during the night. The game’s overall difficulty increases during the nighttime as it gets harder to navigate and the zombies become more aware and deadly.

The graphics throughout the game are astounding, whether it is during hand-to-hand combat or complete peace at the top of a skyscraper. And when you are not doing either of the those, the game always has something going on — whether it is a part of the main mission or a side mission that helps you score some extra points.

As the game progresses, many new characters are introduced as others die off. Although it is interesting, it also makes it hard to keep up with everything. The gameplay is fantastic, but the plot could use some work — the ending leaves too many unanswered questions and loose ends.

Overall, Dying Light could’ve used more plot and character development,  but its visuals and unique aspects make it worth your while.

If you want to play a multiplayer game, try Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

If you and your friends are competitive and looking for a video game, it doesn’t get much better than Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Up to 8 players can compete both locally and online. There is a roster of 49 Nintendo and gaming characters to choose from with at least 3 downloadable characters to be released in the future.

In addition to character variety, there are lots of modes and battle arenas to try. The only major con is the lag when playing online. Despite this, the new Smash Bros. is the ultimate fighting game.