What are you playing?

Completed:

 MegaMan Legends 2

I can understand a little more why people wanted some more extrapolation on this subseries of MegaMan. It looks to tie in somehow in the far distant future to the plot outlined in X and the Zero series, but I can't say for certain since I haven't 100% finished those or played the new ZX ones. On top of that, the characters are memorable enough to want to see in another game (which I suppose is why they have been via the Marvel VS. Capcom stuff). Glad I went ahead and recommended in the other thread despite not finishing it yet.

 Half-Life: Blue Shift

I'm starting to understand the story of this series a little more as I play each of these "episodes". Initially, I was about ready to write it off as just another "OMG Zombies" game, but I'll admit that assumption was wrong. On the other hand, having played it so late after it's release, I don't think I'm truly able to appreciate the gem it was. Much like various SNES RPGs get blown off by newcomers since they can't see what made them great for their time. To me, interesting sure, but not really worth replaying.

Now, probably going to work on Opposing Force and Suikoden II. Then get after all the other stuff I had mentioned before. Also willing to throw Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance into the fray, but I'd like to know if there's any benefit; story or otherwise, for not letting characters die in that game. I shouldn't have TOO much difficulty beating the game, but after 6 or so chapters, I lost the main character's best friend and that made me kinda worried.