Chris playing Absolum
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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
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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.
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 Absolum
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...
Back to Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for me after getting distracted by Absolum for a good while.
This continues to be a super comfy JRPG. Walkin' around talkin' to folks, finding stuff in barrels, clearing dungeons, not having to sweat many fights.
This continues to be a super comfy JRPG. Walkin' around talkin' to folks, finding stuff in barrels, clearing dungeons, not having to sweat many fights.
February 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Back to Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for me after getting distracted by Absolum for a good while.
This continues to be a super comfy JRPG. Walkin' around talkin' to folks, finding stuff in barrels, clearing dungeons, not having to sweat many fights.
This continues to be a super comfy JRPG. Walkin' around talkin' to folks, finding stuff in barrels, clearing dungeons, not having to sweat many fights.
Reposted by Chris playing Absolum
Cairn is a unique experience, one filled with a wide range of emotions and sensations. At times frustration and hopelessness, but above all struggle, resilience, and beauty.
Cairn will stay with me for a long time.
My full review 👇
bornformedia.com/cairn-review...
Cairn will stay with me for a long time.
My full review 👇
bornformedia.com/cairn-review...
Cairn Review: One of the Most Unique Games I’ve Ever Played
Cairn brought me closer to the experience of mountaineering than any other medium ever has. A unique, tense climb filled with struggle, resilience, and beauty.
bornformedia.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Cairn is a unique experience, one filled with a wide range of emotions and sensations. At times frustration and hopelessness, but above all struggle, resilience, and beauty.
Cairn will stay with me for a long time.
My full review 👇
bornformedia.com/cairn-review...
Cairn will stay with me for a long time.
My full review 👇
bornformedia.com/cairn-review...
Reposted by Chris playing Absolum
🚨BREAKING: Late night decision leads to late night posting of new double A-side single for #bandcampfriday!
tedleo.bandcamp.com/album/februa...
tedleo.bandcamp.com/album/februa...
FEBRUARY 2026 DOUBLE A SIDE, by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
2 track album
tedleo.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
🚨BREAKING: Late night decision leads to late night posting of new double A-side single for #bandcampfriday!
tedleo.bandcamp.com/album/februa...
tedleo.bandcamp.com/album/februa...
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...
Threads of Fate on #PS1 is a fun time that falls just short of SquareSoft's best of the era. Still, it is a fun 3D action adventure title with plenty of unique twists.
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/threads-of-f...
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/threads-of-f...
Threads of Fate Review – Talon Trot Games
Pick your protagonist and set off on an early 3D adventure.
www.talontrotgames.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Threads of Fate on #PS1 is a fun time that falls just short of SquareSoft's best of the era. Still, it is a fun 3D action adventure title with plenty of unique twists.
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/threads-of-f...
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/threads-of-f...
Hey, it's me again with your friendly Bandcamp Friday PSA.
Any purchase you make on Bandcamp today will see 100% of the total going to the artists, BC will not take any fees.
You can buy:
-Digital or physical music
-Merch
-Preorders count as well
Any purchase you make on Bandcamp today will see 100% of the total going to the artists, BC will not take any fees.
You can buy:
-Digital or physical music
-Merch
-Preorders count as well
February 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Hey, it's me again with your friendly Bandcamp Friday PSA.
Any purchase you make on Bandcamp today will see 100% of the total going to the artists, BC will not take any fees.
You can buy:
-Digital or physical music
-Merch
-Preorders count as well
Any purchase you make on Bandcamp today will see 100% of the total going to the artists, BC will not take any fees.
You can buy:
-Digital or physical music
-Merch
-Preorders count as well
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 6, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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???
Roll credits on Threads of Fate #PS1
Very good game. Not peak PS1 SquareSoft but still a very fun action adventure game. Interesting enough that I'll hang onto it and play as Rue at some point.
Still love how Mint is a true jerk throughout and never changes.
Very good game. Not peak PS1 SquareSoft but still a very fun action adventure game. Interesting enough that I'll hang onto it and play as Rue at some point.
Still love how Mint is a true jerk throughout and never changes.
February 6, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Roll credits on Threads of Fate #PS1
Very good game. Not peak PS1 SquareSoft but still a very fun action adventure game. Interesting enough that I'll hang onto it and play as Rue at some point.
Still love how Mint is a true jerk throughout and never changes.
Very good game. Not peak PS1 SquareSoft but still a very fun action adventure game. Interesting enough that I'll hang onto it and play as Rue at some point.
Still love how Mint is a true jerk throughout and never changes.
Went to download the Pragmata demo and found it super interesting that the full price is $60.
Is this just a new IP price? Or "this is an 8 hour game" price? Both?
Very strange to see. Excited for the demo.
Is this just a new IP price? Or "this is an 8 hour game" price? Both?
Very strange to see. Excited for the demo.
February 5, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Went to download the Pragmata demo and found it super interesting that the full price is $60.
Is this just a new IP price? Or "this is an 8 hour game" price? Both?
Very strange to see. Excited for the demo.
Is this just a new IP price? Or "this is an 8 hour game" price? Both?
Very strange to see. Excited for the demo.
Going to try to avoid the urge to buy Resident Evil 9 at full price later this month by playing:
Silent Hill f
Dead Space 2
RE 5
RE 7 and 8 were both so great, combining what they did there with a return to Raccoon City has massive potential.
Silent Hill f
Dead Space 2
RE 5
RE 7 and 8 were both so great, combining what they did there with a return to Raccoon City has massive potential.
February 5, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Going to try to avoid the urge to buy Resident Evil 9 at full price later this month by playing:
Silent Hill f
Dead Space 2
RE 5
RE 7 and 8 were both so great, combining what they did there with a return to Raccoon City has massive potential.
Silent Hill f
Dead Space 2
RE 5
RE 7 and 8 were both so great, combining what they did there with a return to Raccoon City has massive potential.
Roll credits on Absolum.
A fun 2D beat-em-up roguelite. Very much a mash up of Hades and, say, Shredder's Revenge. Super satisfying combat with a lot of RNG customization. The game does a good job of letting each run earn you some permanent progression.
A fun 2D beat-em-up roguelite. Very much a mash up of Hades and, say, Shredder's Revenge. Super satisfying combat with a lot of RNG customization. The game does a good job of letting each run earn you some permanent progression.
February 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Roll credits on Absolum.
A fun 2D beat-em-up roguelite. Very much a mash up of Hades and, say, Shredder's Revenge. Super satisfying combat with a lot of RNG customization. The game does a good job of letting each run earn you some permanent progression.
A fun 2D beat-em-up roguelite. Very much a mash up of Hades and, say, Shredder's Revenge. Super satisfying combat with a lot of RNG customization. The game does a good job of letting each run earn you some permanent progression.
My 9yo put me on the spot to rank my 10 favorite games ever. Attached is what I came up with (his are on the right).
I don't hate it, but I'm certain I forgot something obvious and the rankings would change tomorrow if I did it again.
I don't hate it, but I'm certain I forgot something obvious and the rankings would change tomorrow if I did it again.
February 2, 2026 at 8:04 PM
My 9yo put me on the spot to rank my 10 favorite games ever. Attached is what I came up with (his are on the right).
I don't hate it, but I'm certain I forgot something obvious and the rankings would change tomorrow if I did it again.
I don't hate it, but I'm certain I forgot something obvious and the rankings would change tomorrow if I did it again.
Going to start a running Albums of 2026 I Spent a Decent Amount of Time With thread.
🎶🎶🎸🎸🎧🎧
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February 2, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Going to start a running Albums of 2026 I Spent a Decent Amount of Time With thread.
🎶🎶🎸🎸🎧🎧
🎶🎶🎸🎸🎧🎧
Roguelite definitely isn't my favorite genre of games, but Absolum has been one of the few which broke through with me. The progression is pretty consistent, even a bad run will gain you something for the next time.
Definitely a bit repetitive, but the combat is fun enough that I don't mind.
Definitely a bit repetitive, but the combat is fun enough that I don't mind.
February 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Roguelite definitely isn't my favorite genre of games, but Absolum has been one of the few which broke through with me. The progression is pretty consistent, even a bad run will gain you something for the next time.
Definitely a bit repetitive, but the combat is fun enough that I don't mind.
Definitely a bit repetitive, but the combat is fun enough that I don't mind.
The Hornets are a really fun team and for the first time since I signed up for League Pass a few years back I'm sad they are blacked out for me as the local team.
January 31, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The Hornets are a really fun team and for the first time since I signed up for League Pass a few years back I'm sad they are blacked out for me as the local team.
Joyce Manor continue to reign supreme in the "20 minute album full of bangers" genre. They released a new one today:
joycemanor.bandcamp.com/album/i-used...
joycemanor.bandcamp.com/album/i-used...
I Used To Go To This Bar, by Joyce Manor
9 track album
joycemanor.bandcamp.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Joyce Manor continue to reign supreme in the "20 minute album full of bangers" genre. They released a new one today:
joycemanor.bandcamp.com/album/i-used...
joycemanor.bandcamp.com/album/i-used...
Games I wish I could erase from my memory so I could experience them again:
January 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Games I wish I could erase from my memory so I could experience them again:
You are either old enough to know every single word of "Teenage Dirtbag" by heart or you aren't.
January 29, 2026 at 3:27 PM
You are either old enough to know every single word of "Teenage Dirtbag" by heart or you aren't.
I enjoy picking up old favorites, but sometimes it's fun to hit up the game store on vacation and pick up a few games I've never played.
Never played any Wipeout, have played the original Bushido Blade as well as the PS1 Spyros. I hear good things about all of these.
Never played any Wipeout, have played the original Bushido Blade as well as the PS1 Spyros. I hear good things about all of these.
January 28, 2026 at 2:21 AM
I enjoy picking up old favorites, but sometimes it's fun to hit up the game store on vacation and pick up a few games I've never played.
Never played any Wipeout, have played the original Bushido Blade as well as the PS1 Spyros. I hear good things about all of these.
Never played any Wipeout, have played the original Bushido Blade as well as the PS1 Spyros. I hear good things about all of these.
Game series which had 3+ games released on the same console sorted by which of its games was best:
1st game is the best in the series:
Jak & Daxter, Final Fantasy (7)
2nd game:
Twisted Metal, Sly Cooper, Crash Bandicoot, Uncharted, DKC, Spyro, THPS
1st game is the best in the series:
Jak & Daxter, Final Fantasy (7)
2nd game:
Twisted Metal, Sly Cooper, Crash Bandicoot, Uncharted, DKC, Spyro, THPS
January 24, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Game series which had 3+ games released on the same console sorted by which of its games was best:
1st game is the best in the series:
Jak & Daxter, Final Fantasy (7)
2nd game:
Twisted Metal, Sly Cooper, Crash Bandicoot, Uncharted, DKC, Spyro, THPS
1st game is the best in the series:
Jak & Daxter, Final Fantasy (7)
2nd game:
Twisted Metal, Sly Cooper, Crash Bandicoot, Uncharted, DKC, Spyro, THPS