Joel
@jbarnettqed.bsky.social
Two math degrees, pursuer of games and knowledge. (he/him)
Ongoing thoughts on:
'Persona 4 Golden'
Finally feel like I've had enough time to breathe after finishing Persona 3. Fun style so far. I like the 3D models. I think Orpheus had a little recognizability (in P3), and Arsene has enough as well (to come in P5). ...
'Persona 4 Golden'
Finally feel like I've had enough time to breathe after finishing Persona 3. Fun style so far. I like the 3D models. I think Orpheus had a little recognizability (in P3), and Arsene has enough as well (to come in P5). ...
October 17, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Ongoing thoughts on:
'Persona 4 Golden'
Finally feel like I've had enough time to breathe after finishing Persona 3. Fun style so far. I like the 3D models. I think Orpheus had a little recognizability (in P3), and Arsene has enough as well (to come in P5). ...
'Persona 4 Golden'
Finally feel like I've had enough time to breathe after finishing Persona 3. Fun style so far. I like the 3D models. I think Orpheus had a little recognizability (in P3), and Arsene has enough as well (to come in P5). ...
Continuing after the first Z checkpoint.
The previous set of games:
The previous set of games:
A is for Arcana.
Verdict: 5 - Despite some minor issues, I had a good time with Arcana, even while Notepad-ing maps to keep myself oriented. I think the then-modern technology did the most to hold it back. A little gem I wouldn’t otherwise have come across.
Verdict: 5 - Despite some minor issues, I had a good time with Arcana, even while Notepad-ing maps to keep myself oriented. I think the then-modern technology did the most to hold it back. A little gem I wouldn’t otherwise have come across.
July 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Continuing after the first Z checkpoint.
The previous set of games:
The previous set of games:
As a long-term project inspired by other people doing similarly, I thought it'd be fun to revisit my childhood a bit and play through a giant pile of SNES games - either beat them or get a good feel about them. I have larger write-ups on a private forum, but I can share the verdicts here.
May 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
As a long-term project inspired by other people doing similarly, I thought it'd be fun to revisit my childhood a bit and play through a giant pile of SNES games - either beat them or get a good feel about them. I have larger write-ups on a private forum, but I can share the verdicts here.
Ongoing thoughts on:
'Persona 3 Portable'
Finally caught up on some other stuff, so now I finally get to dive into another Persona game. I tried FES way back when, but I have effectively no memory of it, so this may as well be a fresh approach.
'Persona 3 Portable'
Finally caught up on some other stuff, so now I finally get to dive into another Persona game. I tried FES way back when, but I have effectively no memory of it, so this may as well be a fresh approach.
April 1, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Ongoing thoughts on:
'Persona 3 Portable'
Finally caught up on some other stuff, so now I finally get to dive into another Persona game. I tried FES way back when, but I have effectively no memory of it, so this may as well be a fresh approach.
'Persona 3 Portable'
Finally caught up on some other stuff, so now I finally get to dive into another Persona game. I tried FES way back when, but I have effectively no memory of it, so this may as well be a fresh approach.
A little bittersweet, but this has been such a good week. Overflowing with positivity and good vibes, and it's hard not to be optimistic for the future.
Now, it's time to settle in and enjoy the finale.
#AGDQ2025
Now, it's time to settle in and enjoy the finale.
#AGDQ2025
January 12, 2025 at 5:57 AM
A little bittersweet, but this has been such a good week. Overflowing with positivity and good vibes, and it's hard not to be optimistic for the future.
Now, it's time to settle in and enjoy the finale.
#AGDQ2025
Now, it's time to settle in and enjoy the finale.
#AGDQ2025
Pre-show was great this year as always. "I thought I was your super meat boy," may have been the line of the segment.
That said, I have this weird feeling that in a few years, Sent is going to reveal a decade-long bit of his descent into madness.
#AGDQ2025
That said, I have this weird feeling that in a few years, Sent is going to reveal a decade-long bit of his descent into madness.
#AGDQ2025
January 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Pre-show was great this year as always. "I thought I was your super meat boy," may have been the line of the segment.
That said, I have this weird feeling that in a few years, Sent is going to reveal a decade-long bit of his descent into madness.
#AGDQ2025
That said, I have this weird feeling that in a few years, Sent is going to reveal a decade-long bit of his descent into madness.
#AGDQ2025
Ongoing thoughts on:
'Catherine: Full Body'
Got about an hour or so in at first. I'm a sucker for good style and aesthetic, and the game is definitely that so far. Puzzle sections became more manageable once I learned all the mechanics. Better onboarding would've been nice. Little story so far.
'Catherine: Full Body'
Got about an hour or so in at first. I'm a sucker for good style and aesthetic, and the game is definitely that so far. Puzzle sections became more manageable once I learned all the mechanics. Better onboarding would've been nice. Little story so far.
November 25, 2024 at 4:57 AM
Ongoing thoughts on:
'Catherine: Full Body'
Got about an hour or so in at first. I'm a sucker for good style and aesthetic, and the game is definitely that so far. Puzzle sections became more manageable once I learned all the mechanics. Better onboarding would've been nice. Little story so far.
'Catherine: Full Body'
Got about an hour or so in at first. I'm a sucker for good style and aesthetic, and the game is definitely that so far. Puzzle sections became more manageable once I learned all the mechanics. Better onboarding would've been nice. Little story so far.