Buy or Borrow: Spyro Reignited Trilogy

I played the PS4 version of this game.  This is a remastered series of games from the original PlayStation.  I very much enjoyed these games as the game play was quite easy and the controls were the same or similar from game to game.  I only had a chance to play the first two games before the week was over and sadly, someone had put it on hold, so I couldn't renew.

In the first game, Spyro the Dragon, you run around rescuing dragons from their crystal prison as well as rescue eggs from thieves and flame or charge enemies.  It is a basic platformer.  You can also acquire a skill point by fulfilling a requirement on some levels.  I don't like the flight levels because it is quite difficult to manage.  So far, there is one on each world.  Not sure how I'm going to get all the gems on these levels.

In the second game, Ripto's Rage, you are transported mid-portal to a whole new world and must help the inhabitants of Avalar by keeping Ripto from completely taking over.  Again, it is a basic platformer.  Instead of rescuing dragons, you must perform certain tasks for the inhabitants in order to get their talismans.  There are skill points though.  So far, it seems that there aren't any flight levels (yay!).

The gameplay is pretty easy and sometimes it takes a while to figure out what you have to do.  I did find myself getting a lot of help from YT at times when it didn't seem particularly obvious exactly what I supposed to do.

The environment and graphics are amazing!  They are very bright and kid friendly.  I would suggest it to anyone who likes platformers (Super Mario Bros) or looking for a fun relaxing game.

Buy or Borrow: Harvest Moon: Light of Hope

Given some of the games I've been playing lately, I decided it was time for something a little more lighthearted and I decided that Harvest Moon:  Light of Hope fit the bill.  It is a very relaxing game that is a mashup of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing.  There is a bit of a plot, but you can take your time with it which is great!

The premise is that you've washed up on an island and have to repair the lighthouse to bring balance to the island and bring back the harvest goddess.  You start off growing some crops and as you upgrade your tools (hoe, axe, watering can, fishing rod and hammer) you use less energy to take on more difficult materials.  You also rebuild houses to encourage people to move back to the island.  One hour in game is equal to one minute in real life and at the beginning when you tire easily because there is so much to do, you will likely be playing for about 8 minutes before sleeping and starting the next day.

I'm really enjoying the pace of this game!  It is so relaxed, a lot of fun and shouldn't take long to finish.  I would definitely borrow this as opposed to buy because it is still relatively new and expensive (at least for the PS4 and Switch)!

Buy or Borrow: Persona 5

I had no idea what this game was about when I borrowed it from the library.  Some people were talking about it in a chat of a live stream, so I thought I would give it a shot.  Persona 5 is about a person (you!) who is wrongfully accused and convicted of a crime.  While you are on probation, you move out and start attending a new school.  Along the way, you will make some new friends and work on developing your relationship with them.

I would suggest this book for people who enjoy Japanese Role Playing Games.  It is definitely more for a mature audience.  It is an adult game due to the language and subject matter.  I would suggest this for people who have played other JRPGs since it follows the same format.  there is a ton of replayability.  The only thing that drives me crazy is that there are only 16 save slots.  If you decide to start over, then you still only have 16 save slots instead of getting another set of save slots.  I'll have to complete the game first, then replay it again.  Also, it would have been helpful to follow a guide or walkthrough of some kind.

My verdict:  Given the amount of time it will take to play this game and the replayability, I would borrow to start, but buy eventually.

Borrow or Buy: Lego City Undercover

I found out about this game from the Glove and Boot's Let's Play.  I miss them so much, but anyways, I started playing this game recently.  It is similar to all Lego games in that there is a story and then free play where you can run all over city getting your collectibles.  Like all of the Lego series, I suggest finishing the story first since that unlocks all of your abilities, so then you can go back and complete the story and get all the collectibles at your leisure.  It also makes running around the city way more fun since you don't get halfway through to getting a Super Build block, then having to stop, remember where it is and come back later.

Verdict:  Borrow.  It has been out for some time now, so there shouldn't be a crazy long wait list for it and even if there is a wait list, it is worth waiting.

Borrow or Buy: Megamind - The Ultimate Showdown

So, this is something that has been on my mind for a little while now.  I am an avid gamer, much to my mom's dismay.  I've always loved gaming!  When I was a kid, we used to go to my cousins house.  I've been borrowing games from the library for my consoles for YEARS.  I tend to treat it as a try before I buy.
I've been toying with the idea of reviewing games for a while now.  So, let's get started shall we?  Welcome to the first "episode" of Borrow or Buy!

I picked this up on a whim from the library last summer because I love the movie so much!  I was really hoping that it would be a continuation of the movie and it is, sort of.  You do play Megamind and you get all of the fun toys that were in the movie, as well on some   It was a short fun game which was perfect!  I also managed to get all the trophies without having to do anything which made the little completionist inside of me very happy.  Also, the problem is that there isn't any kind of replayability.  I think even kids who aren't super avid gamers would be able to finish this game in a week.  Also, it isn't all that popular, so renewals should be possible.

Verdict:  Borrow.  It isn't really worth buying given the short playtime and lack of replayability.