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Slay the Princess
2023
I slayed a princess. It was neat.
Silent Hill 2
2001
How could you just sit there and not play this game?!
james is the dumbest man to ever exist
Tunic
2022
This review contains spoilers
A delightful adventure with some Soulslike action, mellow tunes, and frustrating endgame secrets.
Everything about the game's aesthetic is just so damn good: from the Lifeformed soundtrack, to the saturated colors of the overworld, to the nostalgia of CRT TVs and player manuals. Piecing together disparate ends of the map felt so satisfying, especially when I realized I could've done it right from the start.
I think a fatal flaw of mine is to go for the secret ending first. In pursuit of the Golden Path, Tunic plays as an entirely different game. This second half of the game– endlessly scouring the environment and backtracking for secret puzzles a la The Witness– was a total drag. Even more disappointing was learning that the end result basically skips an otherwise fun and challenging boss fight.
Also, I found the game had an insane difficulty spike, right before obtaining the Hero's Laurels. Had I known about the difficulty settings, I would've definitely bumped it down a notch just to get through it.
Everything about the game's aesthetic is just so damn good: from the Lifeformed soundtrack, to the saturated colors of the overworld, to the nostalgia of CRT TVs and player manuals. Piecing together disparate ends of the map felt so satisfying, especially when I realized I could've done it right from the start.
I think a fatal flaw of mine is to go for the secret ending first. In pursuit of the Golden Path, Tunic plays as an entirely different game. This second half of the game– endlessly scouring the environment and backtracking for secret puzzles a la The Witness– was a total drag. Even more disappointing was learning that the end result basically skips an otherwise fun and challenging boss fight.
Also, I found the game had an insane difficulty spike, right before obtaining the Hero's Laurels. Had I known about the difficulty settings, I would've definitely bumped it down a notch just to get through it.
Persona 5
2016
My first Persona game. I bought this game as per my friend's recommendation around Thanksgiving/Winter Break of my sophomore year in college (2016). I spent 2 weeks being a total goblin, doing nothing but binge this game. Needless to say, I was hooked. Crack-like gameplay loop between the life sim and dungeon crawling sections, banger OST, overall intriguing story, stunning visuals and presentation that even the menus look flashy and gorgeous.
Although, I hate how a cat keeps bossing you around in this game but it's whatever. Oh and I wish you could romance both sexes.
Although, I hate how a cat keeps bossing you around in this game but it's whatever. Oh and I wish you could romance both sexes.
Probably one of the best executed, dynamic, reaction-based combat in my book. It definitely has a steep learning curve. But once you grasp boss patterns and the parry and other counter-attack mechanics, you're pretty much golden. Just think of it as a rhythm game.
I love this game so much that I decided to shoot for 100% achievement completion. And that I did.
I love this game so much that I decided to shoot for 100% achievement completion. And that I did.
Generic, formulaic, and hence forgettable.
Contra
1987
I have fond memories of playing this game with my brother and cousins. The combat, bosses, and weapon upgrades were fun. That's all this game needed.
The Looker
2022
A near pitch-perfect parody of puzzles and pretentiousness.
A few of the "puzzles" dragged the joke out a little too long, but the ending was totally worth it. Highly recommended for anyone's that's played The Witness– regardless if you loved it or hated it.
A few of the "puzzles" dragged the joke out a little too long, but the ending was totally worth it. Highly recommended for anyone's that's played The Witness– regardless if you loved it or hated it.
Rhythm Doctor
2021
Delightful rhythms that keep things fresh and challenging– if only for a couple hours.
Rhythm Doctor plays wonderfully on my Steam Deck, and it's the perfect game to pick up for a few minutes at a time. I'll definitely return to this as the developers continue to add more content (hopefully).
Rhythm Doctor plays wonderfully on my Steam Deck, and it's the perfect game to pick up for a few minutes at a time. I'll definitely return to this as the developers continue to add more content (hopefully).
Yo! Noid 2
2017
Some slippery platforming and jank camera controls, but premise alone makes this worth playing. The music unironically goes hard too, wtf
also dab button
also dab button
Tunic
2022
cyoooooooot
Charming and clunky with a standout soundtrack, EarthBound Beginnings is definitely a product of its time.
The first few hours playing this game were spent adjusting to gameplay mechanics from a 32-year-old game. On top of that, the relentless random encounters only exacerbated my frustration. Progressing through the story felt obtuse at times, but often that led to wandering into silly side quests. What shone through were the laugh-out-loud story beats and infectious tunes in and out of battle. The final sequence was simple and spectacular.
I wanted to go back and prepare for the release of Deltarune Chapter 2, but maybe I went TOO far back?
The first few hours playing this game were spent adjusting to gameplay mechanics from a 32-year-old game. On top of that, the relentless random encounters only exacerbated my frustration. Progressing through the story felt obtuse at times, but often that led to wandering into silly side quests. What shone through were the laugh-out-loud story beats and infectious tunes in and out of battle. The final sequence was simple and spectacular.
I wanted to go back and prepare for the release of Deltarune Chapter 2, but maybe I went TOO far back?
EarthBound
1994
What more can I say about EarthBound? This game stinks. It's goofy and subversive. Its dated inventory system means I have to shuffle items around every so often. Its soundtrack swirls together so many genres and song samples. It's a JRPG fever dream whose DNA can be found in so many indie games today.
It's strikingly similar to its predecessor, yet it improves in practically every aspect. Its cast and locales are unforgettable, with a visit to Lumine Hall being a personal favorite. Its final sequence is truly haunting, making me feel small and powerless. As the battle unfolded, it captured the hope and inspiration that can blossom during adversity.
Given how Mother 3 is actually my favorite game of all time, I'm not sure why I never got around to playing EarthBound until now. It's criminal how little attention Nintendo gives this franchise nowadays. Both EBB and EB have official English releases, yet they remain virtually inaccessible outside of out-of-production hardware. Someday this series will get its proper revival, right...?
It's strikingly similar to its predecessor, yet it improves in practically every aspect. Its cast and locales are unforgettable, with a visit to Lumine Hall being a personal favorite. Its final sequence is truly haunting, making me feel small and powerless. As the battle unfolded, it captured the hope and inspiration that can blossom during adversity.
Given how Mother 3 is actually my favorite game of all time, I'm not sure why I never got around to playing EarthBound until now. It's criminal how little attention Nintendo gives this franchise nowadays. Both EBB and EB have official English releases, yet they remain virtually inaccessible outside of out-of-production hardware. Someday this series will get its proper revival, right...?
Punishingly difficult and humorless.
At least it's an interesting take on the EarthBound continuity and digs a little deeper on an otherwise glossed over plot point. Beyond that, it really is just "a bad rom hack with swears."
At least it's an interesting take on the EarthBound continuity and digs a little deeper on an otherwise glossed over plot point. Beyond that, it really is just "a bad rom hack with swears."