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GOTY '23

Participated in the 2023 Game of the Year Event

1 Years of Service

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Journaled games once a day for a month straight

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Played 100+ games

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Favorite Games

Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - HD Edition
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - HD Edition
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII
Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins

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011

Played in 2024

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Mar 26

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Mar 11

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Episode Intermission
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Episode Intermission

Feb 24

Final Fantasy VII Remake
Final Fantasy VII Remake

Feb 24

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

Feb 10

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The first Zelda game I've played and I really enjoyed the experience. However, I can't help but wonder how much better it could've been if it was more of a linear adventure as opposed to this huge sandbox. For that reason, I'm much more interested in the older entries than Tears of the Kingdom now...

It was foolish of me to expect decent writing from Square Enix in 2024.

I had a hunch they weren't gonna be able to land the plane that took off at the end of the first part — now I'm entirely convinced.

The game absolutely shines when it follows the original but it completely falls apart when new ideas are introduced. While I don't think the remake should be a 1-to-1 recreation, I also don't think the esoteric yet grounded themes of the original had to be turned into some convoluted, Kingdom Hearts adjacent mess.

Still, I admit there's a morbid curiosity to see where we're going next, but at this point only the wonderful cast of characters and their interactions can redeem the monstrosity the writers came up with.

I honestly had so many good things to say about this sequel but the ending completely ruined it for me and I admit I'm too angry and disappointed to come up with a semblance of a good review.

Maybe check back when I eventually replay this in preparation for part 3 but I doubt it'll grow on me the same way part 1 did.

I had a great time with this one but (so far) it really was the hardest. I feel really bad for the people who played on PS1 without infinite saves.

There are one or two times where the game disrespects its puzzle design philosphy in ways you're not expecting which may leave you without knowing what to do.

Don't get me wrong, the solutions to some of these puzzles are ingenious but sometimes you might not be compelled to try certain things because the series so far taught you not to stray too far from the formula.

I both appreciate and understand these decisions though, it was just extremely unexpected.

Also, there's something really off about the gamma levels /lighting. For the first time in the series I felt the need to adjust the gamma setting because otherwise I was burning through my flares like no tomorrow and they last only a couple of seconds this time around.

All in all a great game, I'm looking forward to its remastered version.