Leap Year Gaming Archive
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A chill, inclusive game play, development, and archiving channel, dedicated to playing, making, and preserving offbeat, obscure, innovative, and fun gaming content.
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We just finished the dystopian time looper that was The 3rd Birthday.
We wanted to continue that gameic sci-fi dystopian kick with a PS3 title from the Ninja Theory studio.
Looking forward to this reimagined version of 16th century Chinese myth of “Journey to the West”
youtu.be/5_cv07PGr-k?...
We wanted to continue that gameic sci-fi dystopian kick with a PS3 title from the Ninja Theory studio.
Looking forward to this reimagined version of 16th century Chinese myth of “Journey to the West”
youtu.be/5_cv07PGr-k?...
A Dystopian Take on "Journey To The West" [Enslaved - Odyssey To The West] (Part 01)
YouTube video by L.Y.G.A.
youtu.be
September 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We just finished the dystopian time looper that was The 3rd Birthday.
We wanted to continue that gameic sci-fi dystopian kick with a PS3 title from the Ninja Theory studio.
Looking forward to this reimagined version of 16th century Chinese myth of “Journey to the West”
youtu.be/5_cv07PGr-k?...
We wanted to continue that gameic sci-fi dystopian kick with a PS3 title from the Ninja Theory studio.
Looking forward to this reimagined version of 16th century Chinese myth of “Journey to the West”
youtu.be/5_cv07PGr-k?...
It's been a pleasure to revisit the unique mix of Final Fantasy-like strategy with Resident Evil-style puzzles and combat. Parasite Eve [The 3rd Birthday] has reminded us of the uniqueness and older roots of the puzzle-shooter genre, which Resident Evil games have returned to.
youtu.be/za2ZFZqR8eE
youtu.be/za2ZFZqR8eE
Dawn of A New Eve - [Parasite Eve - The 3rd Birthday] (Part 01)
YouTube video by L.Y.G.A.
youtu.be
August 24, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It's been a pleasure to revisit the unique mix of Final Fantasy-like strategy with Resident Evil-style puzzles and combat. Parasite Eve [The 3rd Birthday] has reminded us of the uniqueness and older roots of the puzzle-shooter genre, which Resident Evil games have returned to.
youtu.be/za2ZFZqR8eE
youtu.be/za2ZFZqR8eE
Today, we wanted to post an older project. Certainly, an older game project that could use some fine-tuning, but a beloved indie project nonetheless! This is Fantasia in Rouge, a solo game dev project adapting the queer Gothic vampire love story of Carmilla.
lyga-february.itch.io/fantasia-in-...
lyga-february.itch.io/fantasia-in-...
Fantasia In Rouge by February
Video game adaptation of the lesbian female vampire embodied by Sheridan Le Fanu in the 1872 gothic novella Carmilla
lyga-february.itch.io
August 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Today, we wanted to post an older project. Certainly, an older game project that could use some fine-tuning, but a beloved indie project nonetheless! This is Fantasia in Rouge, a solo game dev project adapting the queer Gothic vampire love story of Carmilla.
lyga-february.itch.io/fantasia-in-...
lyga-february.itch.io/fantasia-in-...
Returning to the mystery of Folklore on Twitch! The story seems to be coming up on its twist-de-resistance and is as enjoyable as ever! On a different note, PSP2I episode one is almost finished! It has a tear-filled blast returning to such a beloved childhood game.
youtu.be/JmIVGO_KAk4
youtu.be/JmIVGO_KAk4
Memories of Magashi [Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity - Episode 01] (Part 20)
YouTube video by L.Y.G.A.
youtu.be
August 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Returning to the mystery of Folklore on Twitch! The story seems to be coming up on its twist-de-resistance and is as enjoyable as ever! On a different note, PSP2I episode one is almost finished! It has a tear-filled blast returning to such a beloved childhood game.
youtu.be/JmIVGO_KAk4
youtu.be/JmIVGO_KAk4
A different kind of post today. This is Project C.M.Y.K., a solo game project being developed on the channel! Still in early development, I'm excited to share it with others and get feedback on its direction!
youtu.be/W5jRPMqXGL4
youtu.be/W5jRPMqXGL4
Project C.M.Y.K. [Video Game Dev Log - 00]
YouTube video by L.Y.G.A.
youtu.be
August 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A different kind of post today. This is Project C.M.Y.K., a solo game project being developed on the channel! Still in early development, I'm excited to share it with others and get feedback on its direction!
youtu.be/W5jRPMqXGL4
youtu.be/W5jRPMqXGL4
It truly has been a pleasure replaying the heart-warming story arcs of PSP2I. Seeing Emilia slowly recognize the members of Little Wing as her adopted family is just as impactful today as it was a decade ago.
youtu.be/dE_7BIrvo3E
youtu.be/dE_7BIrvo3E
Happy Birthday, Emilia [Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity - Episode 01] (Part 10)
YouTube video by L.Y.G.A.
youtu.be
August 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It truly has been a pleasure replaying the heart-warming story arcs of PSP2I. Seeing Emilia slowly recognize the members of Little Wing as her adopted family is just as impactful today as it was a decade ago.
youtu.be/dE_7BIrvo3E
youtu.be/dE_7BIrvo3E
2011 Dual Saber abilities still slaps. I imagine an animator saying, "Take that, and this high-heeled boot too!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE_7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE_7...
August 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
2011 Dual Saber abilities still slaps. I imagine an animator saying, "Take that, and this high-heeled boot too!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE_7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE_7...
We are currently taking a short break from our ongoing playthroughs of "Deathloop" & "Folkore" due to availability. These Series will return in late August!
In the meantime, we have been recording a beloved playthrough of a special PSP title - Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity!
youtu.be/A65psWFH_Y8
In the meantime, we have been recording a beloved playthrough of a special PSP title - Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity!
youtu.be/A65psWFH_Y8
Family, a Real Family [Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity - Episode 01] (Part 07)
YouTube video by Leap Year Gaming Archive
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August 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We are currently taking a short break from our ongoing playthroughs of "Deathloop" & "Folkore" due to availability. These Series will return in late August!
In the meantime, we have been recording a beloved playthrough of a special PSP title - Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity!
youtu.be/A65psWFH_Y8
In the meantime, we have been recording a beloved playthrough of a special PSP title - Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity!
youtu.be/A65psWFH_Y8
Compelling mysteries told through FPS genres. This week, we began exploring the concept of "Amortaility," touted by Deathloop's visionaries—an interesting twist on sci-fi dystopia masquerading as utopian. The loop is an "almost paradise," where all hell is permitted.
youtu.be/BX6cRA65cEM
youtu.be/BX6cRA65cEM
Welcome to Blackreef [Deathloop] (Part 01)
YouTube video by Leap Year Gaming Archive
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July 27, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Compelling mysteries told through FPS genres. This week, we began exploring the concept of "Amortaility," touted by Deathloop's visionaries—an interesting twist on sci-fi dystopia masquerading as utopian. The loop is an "almost paradise," where all hell is permitted.
youtu.be/BX6cRA65cEM
youtu.be/BX6cRA65cEM
We recently finished Malicious Rebirth on a modded PS Vita! The final boss was a grueling but fun challenge! The final Let's Play video will be released soon, but we may just continue with the next game in the series!
youtu.be/17rtrcEF9N4
youtu.be/17rtrcEF9N4
Mirroring The Soul Vessel [Malicious Rebirth - The Void & The Soul Prison] (Part 06)
YouTube video by Leap Year Gaming Archive
youtu.be
July 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We recently finished Malicious Rebirth on a modded PS Vita! The final boss was a grueling but fun challenge! The final Let's Play video will be released soon, but we may just continue with the next game in the series!
youtu.be/17rtrcEF9N4
youtu.be/17rtrcEF9N4
Today we shifted from the paradise of the Faery Realm to the battle torn Netherworld the land of Warcadia. In addition, this video marks the first voiced let’s play of the archives!
youtu.be/w1YkfXFDtG0?...
youtu.be/w1YkfXFDtG0?...
Beyond the Faery Realm [Folkore - Ellen Chapter 02] (Part 05)
YouTube video by Leap Year Gaming Archive
youtu.be
July 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Today we shifted from the paradise of the Faery Realm to the battle torn Netherworld the land of Warcadia. In addition, this video marks the first voiced let’s play of the archives!
youtu.be/w1YkfXFDtG0?...
youtu.be/w1YkfXFDtG0?...
Today, we continue the sequel to Malicious saga. The game's boss designs and battles remain beautiful and engaging, yet the Royal Twins' fight is regrettably more notable for its risqué armor design. The focus could have been more on the dance with the twins.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzIN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzIN...
Dancing With the Twins [Malicious Rebirth - The Great Rift & Imperial Carrison] (Part 05)
YouTube video by Leap Year Gaming Archive
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July 19, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Today, we continue the sequel to Malicious saga. The game's boss designs and battles remain beautiful and engaging, yet the Royal Twins' fight is regrettably more notable for its risqué armor design. The focus could have been more on the dance with the twins.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzIN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzIN...
Today, we returned to Folklore's Doolin and the Netherworld from Keats' perspective! Ellen and Keats' narrative direction exhibits a nuanced form of passive realism, where strangers, even to the player, unravel a deep mystery each in their own way, at their own time.
youtu.be/yR4mHwEHiUM
youtu.be/yR4mHwEHiUM
July 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Today, we returned to Folklore's Doolin and the Netherworld from Keats' perspective! Ellen and Keats' narrative direction exhibits a nuanced form of passive realism, where strangers, even to the player, unravel a deep mystery each in their own way, at their own time.
youtu.be/yR4mHwEHiUM
youtu.be/yR4mHwEHiUM
Returning to the Triumphal Square in Malicious Rebith!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQM3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQM3...
Malicious Rebirth - Triumphal Square & Abhorrent Altar (PS Vita - 2013)
YouTube video by Leap Year Gaming Archive
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July 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Returning to the Triumphal Square in Malicious Rebith!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQM3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQM3...
The playthrough of Ellen's Chapter 1 is now up on our YouTube channel, and we will also be streaming the rest of the game on Twitch!
youtu.be/KAWL-EpHOV8
youtu.be/KAWL-EpHOV8
Folklore - Ellen Chapter 01, Part 2 (PS3 Emulator, 2007)
YouTube video by Leap Year Gaming Archive
youtu.be
July 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The playthrough of Ellen's Chapter 1 is now up on our YouTube channel, and we will also be streaming the rest of the game on Twitch!
youtu.be/KAWL-EpHOV8
youtu.be/KAWL-EpHOV8
We are finishing up the second half of Ellen's First Chapter in Folklore! Still love the id reel mechanic! It's a great feeling of finality and character growth that comes after defeating a mini-boss.
July 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We are finishing up the second half of Ellen's First Chapter in Folklore! Still love the id reel mechanic! It's a great feeling of finality and character growth that comes after defeating a mini-boss.
Finishing up the first scenario of Malicious Rebirth! The arcade-style scoring and the end of each level are clever and familiar mechanics in games like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. They subtly encourage replayability and mastery!
youtu.be/nqOP21sINOk
youtu.be/nqOP21sINOk
Malicious Rebirth - Forbidden Floor & Edge of The Abyss (PS Vita - 2013)
YouTube video by Leap Year Gaming Archive
youtu.be
July 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Finishing up the first scenario of Malicious Rebirth! The arcade-style scoring and the end of each level are clever and familiar mechanics in games like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. They subtly encourage replayability and mastery!
youtu.be/nqOP21sINOk
youtu.be/nqOP21sINOk
Continuing the mystery of Ellen and the Village of the Dead today. We love the playfully suspenseful, comic book-style cutscenes that deliver Folklore's mystery. Serves as a reminder of the impact of creative storytelling mechanics, in addition to engaging gameplay.
youtu.be/E_LlhRvOthE
youtu.be/E_LlhRvOthE
Folklore - Ellen Chapter 01 (PS3 Emulator, 2007)
YouTube video by Leap Year Gaming Archive
youtu.be
July 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Continuing the mystery of Ellen and the Village of the Dead today. We love the playfully suspenseful, comic book-style cutscenes that deliver Folklore's mystery. Serves as a reminder of the impact of creative storytelling mechanics, in addition to engaging gameplay.
youtu.be/E_LlhRvOthE
youtu.be/E_LlhRvOthE
Today's gaming feature is an ongoing playthrough of "Malicious Rebirth," a PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita title from the early 2010s. We are playing via the childhood nostalgia of the PlayStation Vita!
youtu.be/IEI2NgeOcQo
youtu.be/IEI2NgeOcQo
Malicious Rebirth - Triumphal Square & Battlefield of Yore (PS Vita - 2013)
YouTube video by Leap Year Gaming Archive
youtu.be
July 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Today's gaming feature is an ongoing playthrough of "Malicious Rebirth," a PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita title from the early 2010s. We are playing via the childhood nostalgia of the PlayStation Vita!
youtu.be/IEI2NgeOcQo
youtu.be/IEI2NgeOcQo
Hello! The Leap Year Gaming Archive is a student project dedicated to preserving, exploring, and discussing offbeat and obscure gaming content and development.
Currently, we are playing old PlayStation 3 and PS Vita cult classics, "Folklore - 2007" and "Malicious Rebirth - 2012"!
Currently, we are playing old PlayStation 3 and PS Vita cult classics, "Folklore - 2007" and "Malicious Rebirth - 2012"!
July 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Hello! The Leap Year Gaming Archive is a student project dedicated to preserving, exploring, and discussing offbeat and obscure gaming content and development.
Currently, we are playing old PlayStation 3 and PS Vita cult classics, "Folklore - 2007" and "Malicious Rebirth - 2012"!
Currently, we are playing old PlayStation 3 and PS Vita cult classics, "Folklore - 2007" and "Malicious Rebirth - 2012"!