When in Doubt, Review Shit!

Well I'm already pretty stumped as far as new updates go, and I don't feel like starting one of those 30 day challenges quite yet. So get ready for some opinions!

Robot Unicorn Attack: Heavy Metal, surprisingly epic.

If by some miracle you haven't played the original Robot Unicorn Attack (the flash game by Adult Swim), go do it now. It is fucking magical. Sure, it may be nothing but a simple side-scroller where your only options are to jump, double jump, or dash through obstacles. But coupled with the mesmerizing tune "Always" by Erasure, you will reach absolute zen, and possibly make your dreams come true.
Now the newer version, subtitled "Heavy Metal", has undergone a re-design which replaces the rainbows and fairies with fire, blood, and banshees. It's been out for a while now, but I had yet to really play up until recently. I had assumed that due to the bland gameplay it would be unenjoyable without the song. The new song, however, gets the job done. "Battlefield" by Blind Guardian won't help you achieve enlightenment or fill you with joy, but it will get you pumped and ready to blow shit up. Blind Guardian tends to do that. Just look at "Turn the Page" or "Mordred's Song".
As much as I enjoy Robot Unicorn Attack, I will admit I'm kind of shit at it. I don't think I've ever gotten more than 30,000 in one round...

 

Soul Eater: ...Why Not?

The moon does this. That's all you need to know.

 First things first, this anime is longer than most (unless your counting Bleach or DBZ), a sizable 50+ episodes. Despite that, it downloaded in just a few hours. The basic premise: There are certain humans who posses the ability to transform into weapons (swords, guns, scythes, etc.). Each weapon is paired with a "Meister" who wields them, in a sort of "wand chooses the wizard" compatibility trial. Whether or not a weapon and meister can work together depends on a few things, like "matching soul wavelengths" and other complicated jargon. Weapons get stronger by consuming corrupted souls, as well as the souls of Witches, the series' main form of enemy. The story takes place at a school established by Death himself for aspiring weapons and meisters.

plus it's got this guy.

The animation quality is good overall, just what you'd expect from an anime by Square Enix. Its attempts to be cute and light hearted while being quite disturbing at times is reminiscent of Fullmetal Alchemist (also by Square Enix).

The characters... eh, they seem a tad forced. I enjoy Maka as the main character because she's the one thing that no central anime female can be: she's plain. I mean really plain. Ambition is her defining characteristic, and at the same time she isn't overpowered to the point of being unrealistic. Black Star annoys the shit out of me, just to get him out of the way, and "Death the Kid" can be amusing at times. Soul Evans is easily my favorite, probably because he was designed to be THE favorite. He's got darkhorse quirks galore, and his entire personality seems to contradict itself at times, what with being wild yet cool, and selfless yet detatched and aloof. He's everything, so he can appeal to everyone.

The Asshat, The OCD, The "Strong Female", and The Omnibus.

It's not bad if you're bored and looking for a different show to watch. My final verdict? Like a cross between Bleach and Naruto, only without the loudmouthed, blonde asshat protagonist (interperet that however you want).