When you have more time to talk about games, than actually play them.
After finishing Avowed and dipping toes into Clair Obscur Expedition 33, I returned to the world of South of Midnight to finish the story. Most gamers recognize the stop motion style of animation and unique art from the trailers, but South of Midnight is about healing trauma. It’s a unique game mechanic that I don’t … Read moreSouth of Midnight is About Healing Trauma
What a journey. My Avowed story choices steered me through 70+ hours of gameplay. It became my story and there were things that could have gone completely differently. It wasn’t a perfect game (people an objects not as reactive), but the magic, choices and exploration really made it for me. Choosing my Avowed Story Character … Read moreMy Avowed Story Choices
Ever since the first trailer, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 held my attention all the way up to release. The art style, the music, combat, characters and the unique Paintress story captured my imagination. It seemed like the perfect example of games as art. Although the music is not something I’d normally listen to, the way … Read moreWhy Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is so Good
I spend plenty of time on my laptop (even as I write this) and am increasing my time on Steam Deck. Both are so much more comfortable now that I have a Laptop Pillow. I’ve had a laptop desk meant for the bed, but it’s not suited for my current usage. My new setup is … Read moreLaptop Pillow for Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch
I loved Metro Awakening VR, but there’s a good reason Batman Arkham Shadow won GOTY. It’s a proper Arkham game that’s not ported, but designed for virtual reality from the ground up. Crazy that the thing runs off of the Quest 3 directly. It’s great to become Batman with so much immersion and a proper … Read moreWhy Batman Arkham Shadow was VR GOTY
Before I started to really dig into Stalker 2, I committed to finishing Metro Awakening VR. It nails the feeling and atmosphere of the Metro series with the added perspective of virtual reality. All the tension over bullet counting really hits harder in VR. That’s why it was disappointing to hear that it didn’t sell … Read moreMetro Awakening VR is That Good