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Persona 3 Reload
2024
As somebody who is intensely afraid of death, many of the struggles the characters faced and the overarching conflict really resonated with me. It has been difficult to pull myself away from this game for the last few weeks.
I absolutely adored how the game presents its main objective; For the first few months your goal is beating the 12 shadows. Simple enough, and you just wanna get through all of that and bring peace to the world as quickly as possible. But then you get to December, and learn the real nature of what lies ahead. Suddenly, the passage of time is dreadful, and all you want is to relish in the last few moments you have left with your friends. It perfectly captures how it feels to grow up in your late teenage years, and I think that’s what I found most compelling about this game.
I absolutely adored how the game presents its main objective; For the first few months your goal is beating the 12 shadows. Simple enough, and you just wanna get through all of that and bring peace to the world as quickly as possible. But then you get to December, and learn the real nature of what lies ahead. Suddenly, the passage of time is dreadful, and all you want is to relish in the last few moments you have left with your friends. It perfectly captures how it feels to grow up in your late teenage years, and I think that’s what I found most compelling about this game.
Lies of P
2023
Game is everything I hoped it would be. Excellent combat, captivating setting & story, solid levels; I loved nearly every second of it. Might be my favorite soulslike period, and that's taking the FromSoft games I've played into account. Already doing NG+.
Hi-Fi Rush
2023
Still one of the best games I've ever played in my life. Fuck Microsoft.
Persona 3 Reload
2024
Still sorting through my more complex thoughts about this one (and might make an entire video at some point), but it's definitely the definitive way to experience Persona 3 unless you're a glutton for weird game design. For everything lost, for every cut mechanic and awkward Unreal Engine-lit environment, there is also something beautiful gained. It's a fool's errand to expect any remake to evoke the exact vibe of the original experience, but Reload maintains the heart and soul where it matters.
Kid Icarus: Uprising
2012
The controls are the biggest issue here as even though I'm right handed, I still got cramps after extended play. That said, I just took small breaks between chapters and was fine and the game itself is incredible. Like it would legit be a 5 star if they remastered it with better controls. The memorable characters, solid story, fun and varied missions, awesome music, infinite replayability through the sheer number of distinct weapons you could play around with, it was all just excellent.
Kid Icarus: Uprising
2012
I’m left-handed
Kid Icarus: Uprising
2012
One of the best games for the 3ds tho I'm pretty sure playing this was the root of my wrist problems
Ring Fit Adventure
2019
it took me almost two years to finish ring fit, but it's the most proud i've ever felt about beating a video game. it's by no means perfect, but i love it when nintendo decides to do some weird shit and make an exercise game that's 100 times better than it has any right to be - a turn-based RPG where you team up with a talking ring to attack a big buff dragon with squats and arm presses.