When you have more time to talk about games, than actually play them.
Stepping into Final Fantasy I Pixel Remaster for the first time feels a bit like opening a time capsule—except the capsule suddenly lights up, plays a victory fanfare, and hands you a sword you’re definitely not qualified to use. As someone who somehow dodged the entire Final Fantasy franchise until now, this first journey hits … Read morePlaying Final Fantasy for the First Time
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
After surviving the initial fun then frustrating cycle, I finally fought my way to the Lies of P Ending. Some of those later bosses really tested my patience. The final boss took me more tries and prep than most of those other bosses combined. In the end, I’m glad I stuck with it. That satisfying … Read moreDied my Way to the Lies of P Ending
Way back when I finished Yakuza 0, I started playing Lies of P. It was fun, then frustrating and that cycle continued for awhile. There were times I was stuck, constantly dying and thought I’d give it up. I’d then go back to “try one more time” only to spend a few more hours only … Read moreLies of P is Frustrating Fun
Back when the Game Pass trailer for Palworld played, I laughed at the obvious Pokemon references. It came off as a knock off with guns added and a Pikachu on steroids. I remember joking that it’s basically Pokemon, ‘Merica edition. I knew I’d eventually play it, but more as some sick curiosity. Well as most … Read morePalworld, More than Pokemon with Guns