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Hi I'm Austin! I've been an gaming enthusiast for many years but still find so much to love in the medium every time I play. As a longtime letterboxd user, I also am addicted to rating and organizing the media I consume so I was overjoyed to find this site!
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GOTY '23

Participated in the 2023 Game of the Year Event

1 Years of Service

Being part of the Backloggd community for 1 year

Noticed

Gained 3+ followers

Liked

Gained 10+ total review likes

Listed

Created 10+ public lists

Shreked

Found the secret ogre page

Gamer

Played 250+ games

Organized

Created a list folder with 5+ lists

Roadtrip

Voted for at least 3 features on the roadmap

N00b

Played 100+ games

Busy Day

Journaled 5+ games in a single day

Favorite Games

Dark Souls
Dark Souls
Team Fortress 2
Team Fortress 2
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
BioShock 2
BioShock 2
Pokémon Emerald Version
Pokémon Emerald Version

452

Total Games Played

009

Played in 2024

110

Games Backloggd


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Hi-Fi Rush
Hi-Fi Rush

Mar 18

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Mar 13

Ghostrunner
Ghostrunner

Feb 15

Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal

Feb 11

Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways
Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways

Feb 09

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+ Focus on platforming and great movement feel
+ Massive world and meaty metroidvania campaign
+ Creative powers put to great use in platforming, puzzles, and combat
+ Satisfying combat system

- Story never grabbed me
- Collectibles often underwhelming
- Poor technical performance, very buggy


+ Satisfying movement with great sense of speed
+ Nonstop action with instant die and retry system that also encourages experimentation
+ Tight campaign with varied levels doesn't overstay it's welcome, additional modes for those who want more
+ Sharp visuals and strong soundtrack

- Focus based abilities feel tacked on and clash with simple but demanding combat system
- Sensory boost ability to slow time ruins sense of momentum and trivializes some encounters
- Punishing platforming in final level almost made me give up


+ Feels fresh despite recycled environments/mechanics
+ Fantastic value ($10 is a steal)
+ Excellent pacing; feels more cohesive than original Separate Ways
+ Ada is a captivating character to follow; her story doesn't just rehash Leon's

- Complete treasure map removes challenge of treasure hunting