Chris playing Tenchu
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I like things such as video games and music. I will post about those things. It will be fun.
I write about games here:
www.talontrotgames.com
I write about games here:
www.talontrotgames.com
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Hello! I'm Chris. My post splits here are probably 65/30/5 for videogames/music/other.
I play an even split of retro and modern games, lately with a lean towards JRPGs, platformers, and Metroidvanias. Nintendo and PS, mostly.
My musical tastes mostly fit neatly under the indie rock genre.
I play an even split of retro and modern games, lately with a lean towards JRPGs, platformers, and Metroidvanias. Nintendo and PS, mostly.
My musical tastes mostly fit neatly under the indie rock genre.
Excited to see what absolute insanity Silent Hill f has in store for me.
February 16, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Excited to see what absolute insanity Silent Hill f has in store for me.
Roll credits on Tenchu Stealth Assassins #PS1
Absolutely filled to the brim with early 3D jank but I loved it regardless. Dropping you into small levels with no directions and letting you figure it, likely over a few runs, was a great time.
Luckily, I have two sequels on my shelf to try next!
Absolutely filled to the brim with early 3D jank but I loved it regardless. Dropping you into small levels with no directions and letting you figure it, likely over a few runs, was a great time.
Luckily, I have two sequels on my shelf to try next!
February 16, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Roll credits on Tenchu Stealth Assassins #PS1
Absolutely filled to the brim with early 3D jank but I loved it regardless. Dropping you into small levels with no directions and letting you figure it, likely over a few runs, was a great time.
Luckily, I have two sequels on my shelf to try next!
Absolutely filled to the brim with early 3D jank but I loved it regardless. Dropping you into small levels with no directions and letting you figure it, likely over a few runs, was a great time.
Luckily, I have two sequels on my shelf to try next!
My sell/trade/giveaway pile.
I keep about 1/3 of the games I play. Have to be all time favorites or something I can absolutely see myself spending more time with. Hit & Run was the only tough call here as I could see it being fun to revisit and bump up that completion %.
I enjoyed all of these.
I keep about 1/3 of the games I play. Have to be all time favorites or something I can absolutely see myself spending more time with. Hit & Run was the only tough call here as I could see it being fun to revisit and bump up that completion %.
I enjoyed all of these.
February 14, 2026 at 11:26 PM
My sell/trade/giveaway pile.
I keep about 1/3 of the games I play. Have to be all time favorites or something I can absolutely see myself spending more time with. Hit & Run was the only tough call here as I could see it being fun to revisit and bump up that completion %.
I enjoyed all of these.
I keep about 1/3 of the games I play. Have to be all time favorites or something I can absolutely see myself spending more time with. Hit & Run was the only tough call here as I could see it being fun to revisit and bump up that completion %.
I enjoyed all of these.
I made a meme.
February 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I made a meme.
5 things I like and 5 oomfs to do the same!
🦍 Donkey Kong Country
🎲 Board games
🔪 The Last of Us
🎸 Indie rock
🏀 Orlando Magic
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@plasmwraithjake.bsky.social
@lonebengalsfan.bsky.social
@azurebluez29.bsky.social
@mrcrueslipants.bsky.social
🦍 Donkey Kong Country
🎲 Board games
🔪 The Last of Us
🎸 Indie rock
🏀 Orlando Magic
@casemonster.bsky.social
@plasmwraithjake.bsky.social
@lonebengalsfan.bsky.social
@azurebluez29.bsky.social
@mrcrueslipants.bsky.social
5 things I like and 5 oomfs to do the same!
🦇 Castlevania
👊🏻 Beat 'em Ups
🍩 The Simpsons (or donuts, that too)
🎸 Alt Rock/Metal
🐶 Dogs
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@hdeetv.bsky.social
@pixeldth.bsky.social
@lampshade124.bsky.social
@shadowkarak.bsky.social
🦇 Castlevania
👊🏻 Beat 'em Ups
🍩 The Simpsons (or donuts, that too)
🎸 Alt Rock/Metal
🐶 Dogs
@augustusthe4th.bsky.social
@hdeetv.bsky.social
@pixeldth.bsky.social
@lampshade124.bsky.social
@shadowkarak.bsky.social
5 things I like and 5 oomfs to do the same!
🍃 Pikmin
🍕 Pizza
🔴 Pokemon
🤠 Pixar
🪗 Weird Al Yankovich
@apesnake3.bsky.social
@sirshepard.bsky.social
@gothickitsune.bsky.social
@espeon420.bsky.social
@skunk985.bsky.social
🍃 Pikmin
🍕 Pizza
🔴 Pokemon
🤠 Pixar
🪗 Weird Al Yankovich
@apesnake3.bsky.social
@sirshepard.bsky.social
@gothickitsune.bsky.social
@espeon420.bsky.social
@skunk985.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 1:55 AM
5 things I like and 5 oomfs to do the same!
🦍 Donkey Kong Country
🎲 Board games
🔪 The Last of Us
🎸 Indie rock
🏀 Orlando Magic
@casemonster.bsky.social
@plasmwraithjake.bsky.social
@lonebengalsfan.bsky.social
@azurebluez29.bsky.social
@mrcrueslipants.bsky.social
🦍 Donkey Kong Country
🎲 Board games
🔪 The Last of Us
🎸 Indie rock
🏀 Orlando Magic
@casemonster.bsky.social
@plasmwraithjake.bsky.social
@lonebengalsfan.bsky.social
@azurebluez29.bsky.social
@mrcrueslipants.bsky.social
Reposted by Chris playing Tenchu
Castlevania is back, and I couldn't be happier. And it's safe to say that this return will encourage some people to get into the series. But where do you should start? Well, that's what I want to help you with in this thread. Let's do it!
February 13, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Castlevania is back, and I couldn't be happier. And it's safe to say that this return will encourage some people to get into the series. But where do you should start? Well, that's what I want to help you with in this thread. Let's do it!
Finally starting Tenchu #PS1
Loving how crucial the draw distance is for the gameplay. A couple of levels in, it is fun. A lot of trial and error.
Loving how crucial the draw distance is for the gameplay. A couple of levels in, it is fun. A lot of trial and error.
February 13, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Finally starting Tenchu #PS1
Loving how crucial the draw distance is for the gameplay. A couple of levels in, it is fun. A lot of trial and error.
Loving how crucial the draw distance is for the gameplay. A couple of levels in, it is fun. A lot of trial and error.
Sure, why not?
They have four albums that are peak for them, Boxer definitely included. Depending on the day of the week I might pick it over the other three.
It was the album that got me into them which will always mean something to me.
They have four albums that are peak for them, Boxer definitely included. Depending on the day of the week I might pick it over the other three.
It was the album that got me into them which will always mean something to me.
February 13, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Sure, why not?
They have four albums that are peak for them, Boxer definitely included. Depending on the day of the week I might pick it over the other three.
It was the album that got me into them which will always mean something to me.
They have four albums that are peak for them, Boxer definitely included. Depending on the day of the week I might pick it over the other three.
It was the album that got me into them which will always mean something to me.
I found myself at GameStop today feeling extra generous towards my kids because they've both been super sick all week. I asked for a copy of the new Mario Tennis game (the one they have a big sign for on their window), they looked it up and found they got one copy and it was a preorder.
What?
What?
February 13, 2026 at 6:52 PM
I found myself at GameStop today feeling extra generous towards my kids because they've both been super sick all week. I asked for a copy of the new Mario Tennis game (the one they have a big sign for on their window), they looked it up and found they got one copy and it was a preorder.
What?
What?
I've played a few hours of God of War Sons of Sparta.
It's a fairly by-the-books combat-focused Metroidvania. It is well made, fun, and brings back nice memories of the Greek era games.
Curious if they expand the platforming aspects at all and also how big the game is.
It's a fairly by-the-books combat-focused Metroidvania. It is well made, fun, and brings back nice memories of the Greek era games.
Curious if they expand the platforming aspects at all and also how big the game is.
God of War Sons of Sparta impressions.
Definitely a Metroidvania. Controls are smooth. Early moveset is extremely limited; spear, block, roll, jump. It quickly expands, though. Soaking up green/red/yellow/blue orbs brings back memories.
Seems fun. It's a crowded genre, no clue if it will hold up
Definitely a Metroidvania. Controls are smooth. Early moveset is extremely limited; spear, block, roll, jump. It quickly expands, though. Soaking up green/red/yellow/blue orbs brings back memories.
Seems fun. It's a crowded genre, no clue if it will hold up
February 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I've played a few hours of God of War Sons of Sparta.
It's a fairly by-the-books combat-focused Metroidvania. It is well made, fun, and brings back nice memories of the Greek era games.
Curious if they expand the platforming aspects at all and also how big the game is.
It's a fairly by-the-books combat-focused Metroidvania. It is well made, fun, and brings back nice memories of the Greek era games.
Curious if they expand the platforming aspects at all and also how big the game is.
God of War Sons of Sparta impressions.
Definitely a Metroidvania. Controls are smooth. Early moveset is extremely limited; spear, block, roll, jump. It quickly expands, though. Soaking up green/red/yellow/blue orbs brings back memories.
Seems fun. It's a crowded genre, no clue if it will hold up
Definitely a Metroidvania. Controls are smooth. Early moveset is extremely limited; spear, block, roll, jump. It quickly expands, though. Soaking up green/red/yellow/blue orbs brings back memories.
Seems fun. It's a crowded genre, no clue if it will hold up
February 13, 2026 at 4:09 AM
God of War Sons of Sparta impressions.
Definitely a Metroidvania. Controls are smooth. Early moveset is extremely limited; spear, block, roll, jump. It quickly expands, though. Soaking up green/red/yellow/blue orbs brings back memories.
Seems fun. It's a crowded genre, no clue if it will hold up
Definitely a Metroidvania. Controls are smooth. Early moveset is extremely limited; spear, block, roll, jump. It quickly expands, though. Soaking up green/red/yellow/blue orbs brings back memories.
Seems fun. It's a crowded genre, no clue if it will hold up
Reposted by Chris playing Tenchu
The Simpsons: Hit & Run is a fun game built around strong driving mechanics. It might not hold up as well as its diehard fans believe, but does any game?
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/the-simpsons...
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/the-simpsons...
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Review – Talon Trot Games
Cruise through Springfield as your favorite Simpsons characters in this early open world title.
www.talontrotgames.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
The Simpsons: Hit & Run is a fun game built around strong driving mechanics. It might not hold up as well as its diehard fans believe, but does any game?
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/the-simpsons...
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/the-simpsons...
Elite State of Play.
God of War shadow drop is wild. Makes me curious what it actually is though. I didn't love that art style. I'm absolutely down to try.
God of War shadow drop is wild. Makes me curious what it actually is though. I didn't love that art style. I'm absolutely down to try.
February 12, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Elite State of Play.
God of War shadow drop is wild. Makes me curious what it actually is though. I didn't love that art style. I'm absolutely down to try.
God of War shadow drop is wild. Makes me curious what it actually is though. I didn't love that art style. I'm absolutely down to try.
My only expectation for the State of Play:
a man with a beard is making a funny face .
ALT: a man with a beard is making a funny face .
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:57 PM
My only expectation for the State of Play:
The Simpsons: Hit & Run is a fun game built around strong driving mechanics. It might not hold up as well as its diehard fans believe, but does any game?
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/the-simpsons...
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/the-simpsons...
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Review – Talon Trot Games
Cruise through Springfield as your favorite Simpsons characters in this early open world title.
www.talontrotgames.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
The Simpsons: Hit & Run is a fun game built around strong driving mechanics. It might not hold up as well as its diehard fans believe, but does any game?
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/the-simpsons...
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/the-simpsons...
Roll credits on The Simpsons: Hit & Run #PS2
Remove yourself from any expectations you might have going in and this is pretty good. It's a bit repetitive but the driving is solid and exploring Springfield by vehicle and on foot is fun.
A classic? Not for me. A good time? Absolutely.
Remove yourself from any expectations you might have going in and this is pretty good. It's a bit repetitive but the driving is solid and exploring Springfield by vehicle and on foot is fun.
A classic? Not for me. A good time? Absolutely.
February 12, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Roll credits on The Simpsons: Hit & Run #PS2
Remove yourself from any expectations you might have going in and this is pretty good. It's a bit repetitive but the driving is solid and exploring Springfield by vehicle and on foot is fun.
A classic? Not for me. A good time? Absolutely.
Remove yourself from any expectations you might have going in and this is pretty good. It's a bit repetitive but the driving is solid and exploring Springfield by vehicle and on foot is fun.
A classic? Not for me. A good time? Absolutely.
It can't be overstated how the pursuit of live service money has absolutely wrecked AAA development in the current console generation.
Companies will gladly sacrifice million$$ and hundreds of jobs hoping to be the one that lands.
Anyway, I'm going to sit down and fire up my PS2 now.
Companies will gladly sacrifice million$$ and hundreds of jobs hoping to be the one that lands.
Anyway, I'm going to sit down and fire up my PS2 now.
February 12, 2026 at 1:04 AM
It can't be overstated how the pursuit of live service money has absolutely wrecked AAA development in the current console generation.
Companies will gladly sacrifice million$$ and hundreds of jobs hoping to be the one that lands.
Anyway, I'm going to sit down and fire up my PS2 now.
Companies will gladly sacrifice million$$ and hundreds of jobs hoping to be the one that lands.
Anyway, I'm going to sit down and fire up my PS2 now.
I should be able to hit the credits on Simpsons Hit & Run next time I sit down to play it. I'll probably write something on it, but I'll say now that it has grown on me.
I don't think it lives up to the hype, but the driving is so good that the game works even if it's nothing truly special.
I don't think it lives up to the hype, but the driving is so good that the game works even if it's nothing truly special.
February 12, 2026 at 12:24 AM
I should be able to hit the credits on Simpsons Hit & Run next time I sit down to play it. I'll probably write something on it, but I'll say now that it has grown on me.
I don't think it lives up to the hype, but the driving is so good that the game works even if it's nothing truly special.
I don't think it lives up to the hype, but the driving is so good that the game works even if it's nothing truly special.
It's really tough to view this through the lens of "what does a 10yo actually need" and not "oh, for *only* an extra $100 I can get the best thing!"
The cost is already way higher than we usually get the kids for their birthday presents, so sticking to a non-New 3DS is probably the move.
The cost is already way higher than we usually get the kids for their birthday presents, so sticking to a non-New 3DS is probably the move.
My son (turning 10) wants a 3DS for his upcoming birthday. I never owned one.
Is there any reason to splurge for the New 3DS XL over the original 3DS? I assume XL is preferred and maybe I can find one of the cheaper variants, but if a normal 3DS is around $120 and an XL is $250, is that worth it?
Is there any reason to splurge for the New 3DS XL over the original 3DS? I assume XL is preferred and maybe I can find one of the cheaper variants, but if a normal 3DS is around $120 and an XL is $250, is that worth it?
February 11, 2026 at 10:05 PM
It's really tough to view this through the lens of "what does a 10yo actually need" and not "oh, for *only* an extra $100 I can get the best thing!"
The cost is already way higher than we usually get the kids for their birthday presents, so sticking to a non-New 3DS is probably the move.
The cost is already way higher than we usually get the kids for their birthday presents, so sticking to a non-New 3DS is probably the move.
Reposted by Chris playing Tenchu
Do games need easy mode to be accessible?
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
February 11, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Do games need easy mode to be accessible?
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
My son (turning 10) wants a 3DS for his upcoming birthday. I never owned one.
Is there any reason to splurge for the New 3DS XL over the original 3DS? I assume XL is preferred and maybe I can find one of the cheaper variants, but if a normal 3DS is around $120 and an XL is $250, is that worth it?
Is there any reason to splurge for the New 3DS XL over the original 3DS? I assume XL is preferred and maybe I can find one of the cheaper variants, but if a normal 3DS is around $120 and an XL is $250, is that worth it?
February 10, 2026 at 5:42 PM
My son (turning 10) wants a 3DS for his upcoming birthday. I never owned one.
Is there any reason to splurge for the New 3DS XL over the original 3DS? I assume XL is preferred and maybe I can find one of the cheaper variants, but if a normal 3DS is around $120 and an XL is $250, is that worth it?
Is there any reason to splurge for the New 3DS XL over the original 3DS? I assume XL is preferred and maybe I can find one of the cheaper variants, but if a normal 3DS is around $120 and an XL is $250, is that worth it?
2026 is the year I will play:
Tenchu
Mega Man Legends
Tomb Raider II
Outer Wilds DLC
And replay:
MGS
Symphony of the Night
Chrono Trigger
Tenchu
Mega Man Legends
Tomb Raider II
Outer Wilds DLC
And replay:
MGS
Symphony of the Night
Chrono Trigger
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 AM
2026 is the year I will play:
Tenchu
Mega Man Legends
Tomb Raider II
Outer Wilds DLC
And replay:
MGS
Symphony of the Night
Chrono Trigger
Tenchu
Mega Man Legends
Tomb Raider II
Outer Wilds DLC
And replay:
MGS
Symphony of the Night
Chrono Trigger
I've got the Seahawks 28-20 this evening.
It's both a prediction and a hope.
It's hard to trust either of these QBs.
It's both a prediction and a hope.
It's hard to trust either of these QBs.
February 8, 2026 at 9:02 PM
I've got the Seahawks 28-20 this evening.
It's both a prediction and a hope.
It's hard to trust either of these QBs.
It's both a prediction and a hope.
It's hard to trust either of these QBs.
This is not quite GTA Simpsons. There's very little point to getting out of your car except getting your next mission. Lots of racing, tailing, collecting, etc... and pretty much all of it happens in a vehicle.
Not sure I like it more than Road Rage, but it does add nice variety.
Not sure I like it more than Road Rage, but it does add nice variety.
Time to see what all the fuss is about.
The Simpsons Hit & Run. #PS2 Is it...
GTA: Simpsons?
Road Rage plus some on-foot stuff?
Something else entirely???
The Simpsons Hit & Run. #PS2 Is it...
GTA: Simpsons?
Road Rage plus some on-foot stuff?
Something else entirely???
February 8, 2026 at 5:39 PM
This is not quite GTA Simpsons. There's very little point to getting out of your car except getting your next mission. Lots of racing, tailing, collecting, etc... and pretty much all of it happens in a vehicle.
Not sure I like it more than Road Rage, but it does add nice variety.
Not sure I like it more than Road Rage, but it does add nice variety.
Reposted by Chris playing Tenchu
Absolum enteres rarified air in my personal gaming canon as only the second roguelite I've seen through to the credits (Hades is the other).
It's a great side scrolling beat-em-up with roguelite twists. The combat is fantastic.
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/absolum-revi...
It's a great side scrolling beat-em-up with roguelite twists. The combat is fantastic.
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/absolum-revi...
Absolum Review – Talon Trot Games
A 2D beat-em-up with roguelike aspects, Absolum pulls wonderfully from these genres to create a great experience.
www.talontrotgames.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Absolum enteres rarified air in my personal gaming canon as only the second roguelite I've seen through to the credits (Hades is the other).
It's a great side scrolling beat-em-up with roguelite twists. The combat is fantastic.
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/absolum-revi...
It's a great side scrolling beat-em-up with roguelite twists. The combat is fantastic.
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/absolum-revi...