FourPlay's Flashback Friday

For this segment all of us have chosen a specific game, song or TV show from the past and given it a quick review. Check out what we selected below!

Nat's Song Pick: Missing by Flyleaf

 

Song of flashback Friday past for me is going to be Flyleaf with Missing. There's just something about Flyleaf's music in 2009 and earlier before the band was shaken up a bit and a new lead singer came to play. The extreme passion in Lacey Mosley's voice in each and every one of her songs really rings through. Especially in Missing, where there is a great deal of emotion, even though it doesn't use Lacey's signature scream like most of Flyleaf's 2008 album, 'Flyleaf'. Just the majority of 'Memento Mori', their 2009 album is a masterpiece. But for me, Missing is the standout of them all.

Melissa's Game Pick: Worms (1995)

The very first game that came across my mind that needed a review has got to be the original Worms on the Playstation 1. Now baring in mind this was released back in 1995 so yes the graphics are extremely outdated. Almost laughable really when you play it just because the worms are barely visable little pixels on the screen. Additionally the controls are so vague that 90% of the time you would either kill yourself or your own team accidentally simply by trying to access the weapons menu. However all that aside at its core this game is a pioneer for the turn based artillery system. It's simplistic, has a great range of weaponry and is completely hilarious. Nothing will beat those moments where your friend would accidently walk off the screen and die instantly. Even the tiny high pitched voice-overs that would insult your every move were a brilliant touch to this classic title. To this day Worms, for me, is a must play for its sheer entertainment value and highly engaging gameplay.

Tom's TV Pick: The Mighty Boosh

Once in a blue moon, British television get it spot on. It’s been nearly 10 years since it debuted on BBC Three and to this day there is not a show on TV as weird and wonderful. I can only be talking about The Mighty Boosh of course. The beloved duo comprised of Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt put their ingenious minds together to create a spectacle like no other. You would think a show set in a zoo and a shop would be relatively normal, but when you include quirky yet disturbing characters such as The Crack Fox, Old Gregg (who is part human, part merman) and a talking piece of naan bread, then you know you’re in for something special. The reason the Boosh was so successful was due to its unpredictability and it’s ability to gain such a loyal and mental fan base. They were also able to take the show from the television into the live circuit and for my money it’s one of the best comedy acts you’ll ever see. It’s such a tragedy that the show has not been revived, but it still withholds such a huge legacy with an equally giant rewatchability factor. 

Lakaiya's Game Pick: Street Fighter

Let's be honest, fighting games are the best genre of games ever. And Street Fighter is one of the gods that paved the way for other kick-ass games to follow. I've enjoyed it on every console I've played it on; Xbox 360, Gameboy and Ps2. Unlocking new characters and becoming a boss at your favourite characters special moves are probably the most rewarding part of the whole Street Fighter experience (and of course beating everyone you play against). My favourite characters are Chun-Li - just because she remains sassy and cute while defeating opponents. And of course, Ryu - because of his infamous "HADOUKEN!!" move. Street Fighter is more than just a generic fighting game, it actually packs a punch (pun definitely intended), with characters from all over the world and with different stories and personalities it has become more than just a regular arcade game; Street Fighter is life.