Just Dan
@danvmaul.bsky.social
Mostly here for gaming goodness.
Favourite series: The Elder Scrolls, Red Dead Redemption, The Witcher, Kingdom Come Deliverance
My random thoughts on games: https://tinyurl.com/Reviews-on-Grouvee
Favourite series: The Elder Scrolls, Red Dead Redemption, The Witcher, Kingdom Come Deliverance
My random thoughts on games: https://tinyurl.com/Reviews-on-Grouvee
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Just Dan
@danvmaul.bsky.social
· Jan 13
Been a while since I've done one of these so I figured why not?
Hi I'm Dan 👋 I'm 💍 to an awesome beautiful woman, I love the outdoors 🏔️ and I'm here to talk GAMES!
Some favourite series:
🤠 RDR
🐉 Elder Scrolls
⚔️ The Witcher
☢️ STALKER, Metro & Fallout
🚀 Mass Effect
💉 Bioshock
🧟♂️ State of Decay
Hi I'm Dan 👋 I'm 💍 to an awesome beautiful woman, I love the outdoors 🏔️ and I'm here to talk GAMES!
Some favourite series:
🤠 RDR
🐉 Elder Scrolls
⚔️ The Witcher
☢️ STALKER, Metro & Fallout
🚀 Mass Effect
💉 Bioshock
🧟♂️ State of Decay
Yeah I think I'm gonna enjoy this
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Yeah I think I'm gonna enjoy this
Now that I'm done with The Outer Worlds 2 this puppy has to be next on the docket.
By very far my favourite hack n' slash series. I have genuine concerns about playing as a different character & the modern, mechanical tone of the setting. But I'm still expecting a great ride 🙏
By very far my favourite hack n' slash series. I have genuine concerns about playing as a different character & the modern, mechanical tone of the setting. But I'm still expecting a great ride 🙏
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Now that I'm done with The Outer Worlds 2 this puppy has to be next on the docket.
By very far my favourite hack n' slash series. I have genuine concerns about playing as a different character & the modern, mechanical tone of the setting. But I'm still expecting a great ride 🙏
By very far my favourite hack n' slash series. I have genuine concerns about playing as a different character & the modern, mechanical tone of the setting. But I'm still expecting a great ride 🙏
I liked the 1st game as much as this one, but TOW2 is arguably a better showing.
While I have my criticisms, it builds on RPG elements in important ways. I particularly enjoyed how much traits, perks and flaws impact your entire playthrough and offer tons of replayability.
Obsidian's awesome man.
While I have my criticisms, it builds on RPG elements in important ways. I particularly enjoyed how much traits, perks and flaws impact your entire playthrough and offer tons of replayability.
Obsidian's awesome man.
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I liked the 1st game as much as this one, but TOW2 is arguably a better showing.
While I have my criticisms, it builds on RPG elements in important ways. I particularly enjoyed how much traits, perks and flaws impact your entire playthrough and offer tons of replayability.
Obsidian's awesome man.
While I have my criticisms, it builds on RPG elements in important ways. I particularly enjoyed how much traits, perks and flaws impact your entire playthrough and offer tons of replayability.
Obsidian's awesome man.
Nearing the end of my #TheOuterWorlds2 playthrough. I reckon I've got about a couple hours left.
This game's been super fun.
This game's been super fun.
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Nearing the end of my #TheOuterWorlds2 playthrough. I reckon I've got about a couple hours left.
This game's been super fun.
This game's been super fun.
My top 50 gaming experiences of all time, ranked.
No franchise repeats (list would've looked very different otherwise)
I say 'gaming experiences' bc context matters a ton. A lot of these probably wouldn't rank if I had played them now for the 1st time.
Also very easy to see who'll be my GOTY lol
No franchise repeats (list would've looked very different otherwise)
I say 'gaming experiences' bc context matters a ton. A lot of these probably wouldn't rank if I had played them now for the 1st time.
Also very easy to see who'll be my GOTY lol
November 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
My top 50 gaming experiences of all time, ranked.
No franchise repeats (list would've looked very different otherwise)
I say 'gaming experiences' bc context matters a ton. A lot of these probably wouldn't rank if I had played them now for the 1st time.
Also very easy to see who'll be my GOTY lol
No franchise repeats (list would've looked very different otherwise)
I say 'gaming experiences' bc context matters a ton. A lot of these probably wouldn't rank if I had played them now for the 1st time.
Also very easy to see who'll be my GOTY lol
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Decided to start adding more games to my steam account for when I inevitably succumb to the voices in my head and 'just get a steam deck'.
All these puppies for like $20. I think I'm starting to see the appeal of PC gaming.
All these puppies for like $20. I think I'm starting to see the appeal of PC gaming.
November 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Decided to start adding more games to my steam account for when I inevitably succumb to the voices in my head and 'just get a steam deck'.
All these puppies for like $20. I think I'm starting to see the appeal of PC gaming.
All these puppies for like $20. I think I'm starting to see the appeal of PC gaming.
Game's wild for calling me out like this ngl 😭
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Game's wild for calling me out like this ngl 😭
Morning you beautiful people you 🔥
Here are some more screen grabs of #TheOuterWorlds2 to brighten up your monday.
(some Fallout vibes in this game are unmistakable btw)
Here are some more screen grabs of #TheOuterWorlds2 to brighten up your monday.
(some Fallout vibes in this game are unmistakable btw)
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Morning you beautiful people you 🔥
Here are some more screen grabs of #TheOuterWorlds2 to brighten up your monday.
(some Fallout vibes in this game are unmistakable btw)
Here are some more screen grabs of #TheOuterWorlds2 to brighten up your monday.
(some Fallout vibes in this game are unmistakable btw)
Playing #TheOuterWorlds2 with reactive backlights is an absolute vibe
November 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Playing #TheOuterWorlds2 with reactive backlights is an absolute vibe
Seriously go play this game folks
November 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Seriously go play this game folks
I own 3 of these.
STALKER 2 is my favourite game of 2024 and top 5 of the gen for me.
Frostpunk is one of my favourite indies.
And I spent over 570h on FM24 this year.
You take Spirittea out and this list looks like it was custom made for me.
STALKER 2 is my favourite game of 2024 and top 5 of the gen for me.
Frostpunk is one of my favourite indies.
And I spent over 570h on FM24 this year.
You take Spirittea out and this list looks like it was custom made for me.
games leaving Game Pass in 2 weeks:
-Football Manager 24
-Spirittea
-S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
-Blacksmith Master (Game Preview)
-Frostpunk
-Football Manager 24
-Spirittea
-S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
-Blacksmith Master (Game Preview)
-Frostpunk
November 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I own 3 of these.
STALKER 2 is my favourite game of 2024 and top 5 of the gen for me.
Frostpunk is one of my favourite indies.
And I spent over 570h on FM24 this year.
You take Spirittea out and this list looks like it was custom made for me.
STALKER 2 is my favourite game of 2024 and top 5 of the gen for me.
Frostpunk is one of my favourite indies.
And I spent over 570h on FM24 this year.
You take Spirittea out and this list looks like it was custom made for me.
Having played the 1st game only a few months ago the visual leap between that and #TheOuterWorlds2 is incredible to me. From surroundings to gear and characters, everything looks crisper, sharper, cleaner and more vibrant.
Impressive stuff.
Impressive stuff.
November 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Having played the 1st game only a few months ago the visual leap between that and #TheOuterWorlds2 is incredible to me. From surroundings to gear and characters, everything looks crisper, sharper, cleaner and more vibrant.
Impressive stuff.
Impressive stuff.
Now that Spooktober is over I'm about to go on a full on 2025 #Xbox binge.
Four back-to-back Xbox games, my ridiculously optimistic side is telling me I can finish them all in 1 month 🤞
Four back-to-back Xbox games, my ridiculously optimistic side is telling me I can finish them all in 1 month 🤞
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Now that Spooktober is over I'm about to go on a full on 2025 #Xbox binge.
Four back-to-back Xbox games, my ridiculously optimistic side is telling me I can finish them all in 1 month 🤞
Four back-to-back Xbox games, my ridiculously optimistic side is telling me I can finish them all in 1 month 🤞
Now that my October horrorthon is over, this is how I'd rate my gaming experiences this month.
My only replay was the first Alan Wake, so I discovered a ton of great stuff here. Horror is such an incredible genre.
Happy Halloween you fine beautiful folks! 🎃🔪🩸
My only replay was the first Alan Wake, so I discovered a ton of great stuff here. Horror is such an incredible genre.
Happy Halloween you fine beautiful folks! 🎃🔪🩸
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Now that my October horrorthon is over, this is how I'd rate my gaming experiences this month.
My only replay was the first Alan Wake, so I discovered a ton of great stuff here. Horror is such an incredible genre.
Happy Halloween you fine beautiful folks! 🎃🔪🩸
My only replay was the first Alan Wake, so I discovered a ton of great stuff here. Horror is such an incredible genre.
Happy Halloween you fine beautiful folks! 🎃🔪🩸
Last Spooktober game!
Fear the Spotlight is a simple homage to Silent Hill atmosphere and retro aesthetics, one that uses ambience in a way that fully respects survival horror origins.
Doesn't nail everything imo, but it's a refreshing entry in the genre and a great Halloween pick.
Fear the Spotlight is a simple homage to Silent Hill atmosphere and retro aesthetics, one that uses ambience in a way that fully respects survival horror origins.
Doesn't nail everything imo, but it's a refreshing entry in the genre and a great Halloween pick.
October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Last Spooktober game!
Fear the Spotlight is a simple homage to Silent Hill atmosphere and retro aesthetics, one that uses ambience in a way that fully respects survival horror origins.
Doesn't nail everything imo, but it's a refreshing entry in the genre and a great Halloween pick.
Fear the Spotlight is a simple homage to Silent Hill atmosphere and retro aesthetics, one that uses ambience in a way that fully respects survival horror origins.
Doesn't nail everything imo, but it's a refreshing entry in the genre and a great Halloween pick.
Games like this often make me think about the amount of good games that go by unnoticed in a sea of releases.
Never heard of Coma 2 until I picked it up on a whim and I'm glad I did. A very competent survival horror, I feel fans of the style will appreciate it even more than me.
Never heard of Coma 2 until I picked it up on a whim and I'm glad I did. A very competent survival horror, I feel fans of the style will appreciate it even more than me.
October 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Games like this often make me think about the amount of good games that go by unnoticed in a sea of releases.
Never heard of Coma 2 until I picked it up on a whim and I'm glad I did. A very competent survival horror, I feel fans of the style will appreciate it even more than me.
Never heard of Coma 2 until I picked it up on a whim and I'm glad I did. A very competent survival horror, I feel fans of the style will appreciate it even more than me.
Just finished watching the ID@Xbox showcase, so much cool and varied stuff coming over the next year.
I'll be diving into every single one of these puppies.
I'll be diving into every single one of these puppies.
October 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Just finished watching the ID@Xbox showcase, so much cool and varied stuff coming over the next year.
I'll be diving into every single one of these puppies.
I'll be diving into every single one of these puppies.
Man I'm really digging this art style
October 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Man I'm really digging this art style
Out of the blue I decided to make this my next October horrorthon playthrough.
I don't really know anything about this game apart from the fact it looks like nothing I'd normally go for. But somehow that's what's making me want to give it a go.
Let's take a look-see 🤞
I don't really know anything about this game apart from the fact it looks like nothing I'd normally go for. But somehow that's what's making me want to give it a go.
Let's take a look-see 🤞
October 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Out of the blue I decided to make this my next October horrorthon playthrough.
I don't really know anything about this game apart from the fact it looks like nothing I'd normally go for. But somehow that's what's making me want to give it a go.
Let's take a look-see 🤞
I don't really know anything about this game apart from the fact it looks like nothing I'd normally go for. But somehow that's what's making me want to give it a go.
Let's take a look-see 🤞
Another example where I fundamentally disagree with most reviewers.
Call of Cthulhu has its rough edges for sure, but to me it felt a bit like an interesting cross between Vampyr and LA Noire against a lovecraftian backdrop. And I mean what's not to like about that pitch?
Call of Cthulhu has its rough edges for sure, but to me it felt a bit like an interesting cross between Vampyr and LA Noire against a lovecraftian backdrop. And I mean what's not to like about that pitch?
October 27, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Another example where I fundamentally disagree with most reviewers.
Call of Cthulhu has its rough edges for sure, but to me it felt a bit like an interesting cross between Vampyr and LA Noire against a lovecraftian backdrop. And I mean what's not to like about that pitch?
Call of Cthulhu has its rough edges for sure, but to me it felt a bit like an interesting cross between Vampyr and LA Noire against a lovecraftian backdrop. And I mean what's not to like about that pitch?
Happy 7th birthday to my undisputed GOAT!
I've played a ton of incredible games before & since 2018, some of which are now my all-time favourites. But to this day nothing has matched RDR2's world, writing, characters, emotions and reactivity.
This game means so much to me.
(and this song 😭)
I've played a ton of incredible games before & since 2018, some of which are now my all-time favourites. But to this day nothing has matched RDR2's world, writing, characters, emotions and reactivity.
This game means so much to me.
(and this song 😭)
October 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Happy 7th birthday to my undisputed GOAT!
I've played a ton of incredible games before & since 2018, some of which are now my all-time favourites. But to this day nothing has matched RDR2's world, writing, characters, emotions and reactivity.
This game means so much to me.
(and this song 😭)
I've played a ton of incredible games before & since 2018, some of which are now my all-time favourites. But to this day nothing has matched RDR2's world, writing, characters, emotions and reactivity.
This game means so much to me.
(and this song 😭)
Any idea why this game was critically panned? Did it have issues on release or something?
Yeah it's a tad rough around the edges now and then, but so far I find it pretty good. Great atmosphere, lovecraftian visuals & VA, interesting story and cool investigation and RPG systems.
Yeah it's a tad rough around the edges now and then, but so far I find it pretty good. Great atmosphere, lovecraftian visuals & VA, interesting story and cool investigation and RPG systems.
October 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Any idea why this game was critically panned? Did it have issues on release or something?
Yeah it's a tad rough around the edges now and then, but so far I find it pretty good. Great atmosphere, lovecraftian visuals & VA, interesting story and cool investigation and RPG systems.
Yeah it's a tad rough around the edges now and then, but so far I find it pretty good. Great atmosphere, lovecraftian visuals & VA, interesting story and cool investigation and RPG systems.
Next in my Spooktober run (I think I've still got 2 horror games left in me for the month) is this puppy.
If I remember correctly reviews weren't particularly kind to this one, but I've never been one to pay much attention to them anyway, and besides the tone looks pretty cool.
If I remember correctly reviews weren't particularly kind to this one, but I've never been one to pay much attention to them anyway, and besides the tone looks pretty cool.
October 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Next in my Spooktober run (I think I've still got 2 horror games left in me for the month) is this puppy.
If I remember correctly reviews weren't particularly kind to this one, but I've never been one to pay much attention to them anyway, and besides the tone looks pretty cool.
If I remember correctly reviews weren't particularly kind to this one, but I've never been one to pay much attention to them anyway, and besides the tone looks pretty cool.