MrCruesliPants
@mrcrueslipants.bsky.social
Video games! I like them a lot, and I'm on a journey towards building my own games room. Follow along?
mrcrueslipants.github.io/blog
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Recently finished a project that I have been working on – I now have a history of all games that I completed on #HowLongToBeat. Needed to do some guessing for the earlier games, but was surprised how much I could reconstruct from notes and emails.
howlongtobeat.com/user/MrCrues...
howlongtobeat.com/user/MrCrues...
November 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Recently finished a project that I have been working on – I now have a history of all games that I completed on #HowLongToBeat. Needed to do some guessing for the earlier games, but was surprised how much I could reconstruct from notes and emails.
howlongtobeat.com/user/MrCrues...
howlongtobeat.com/user/MrCrues...
"The heroes win the campaign!", and with that, our playthrough of Bones of Arnor ended after 14 chapters.
This is The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth, a co-op board game played with the support of an app. We fought creatures of darkness, collected artifacts …
This is The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth, a co-op board game played with the support of an app. We fought creatures of darkness, collected artifacts …
November 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"The heroes win the campaign!", and with that, our playthrough of Bones of Arnor ended after 14 chapters.
This is The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth, a co-op board game played with the support of an app. We fought creatures of darkness, collected artifacts …
This is The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth, a co-op board game played with the support of an app. We fought creatures of darkness, collected artifacts …
It is great to see so many people enjoying #PokemonZA! For myself, I decided to go back and pick up my playthrough of #PokemonMoon.
In 2020, I made it halfway through the game. Continuing from there was harder than expected, but I relearned the game and saw credits after 65h59m.
In 2020, I made it halfway through the game. Continuing from there was harder than expected, but I relearned the game and saw credits after 65h59m.
October 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It is great to see so many people enjoying #PokemonZA! For myself, I decided to go back and pick up my playthrough of #PokemonMoon.
In 2020, I made it halfway through the game. Continuing from there was harder than expected, but I relearned the game and saw credits after 65h59m.
In 2020, I made it halfway through the game. Continuing from there was harder than expected, but I relearned the game and saw credits after 65h59m.
Do you sometimes fall behind on posting about games you have played? Yeah, me neither. Totally.
Anyway, here is #HanaSamurai: Art of the Sword on the 3DS. I beat the game in 5h35m, and enjoyed it way more than I had expected.
Anyway, here is #HanaSamurai: Art of the Sword on the 3DS. I beat the game in 5h35m, and enjoyed it way more than I had expected.
October 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Do you sometimes fall behind on posting about games you have played? Yeah, me neither. Totally.
Anyway, here is #HanaSamurai: Art of the Sword on the 3DS. I beat the game in 5h35m, and enjoyed it way more than I had expected.
Anyway, here is #HanaSamurai: Art of the Sword on the 3DS. I beat the game in 5h35m, and enjoyed it way more than I had expected.
Hey, wild shot in the dark, does anyone want to play Absolum on Steam together?
Roguelite beat'em up from Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) that released just a week ago. Seems super cool and co-op is supposed to work great.
store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/...
Roguelite beat'em up from Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) that released just a week ago. Seems super cool and co-op is supposed to work great.
store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/...
Absolum on Steam
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
store.steampowered.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Hey, wild shot in the dark, does anyone want to play Absolum on Steam together?
Roguelite beat'em up from Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) that released just a week ago. Seems super cool and co-op is supposed to work great.
store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/...
Roguelite beat'em up from Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) that released just a week ago. Seems super cool and co-op is supposed to work great.
store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/...
A game I randomly remembered seeing at #Gamescom years ago is #Coria and the Sunken City. A 2D platformer developed for original Game Boy hardware.
Kind of insane, but also cool. The game has a beautiful animated trailer by @machaon.bsky.social on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=tplZ...
Kind of insane, but also cool. The game has a beautiful animated trailer by @machaon.bsky.social on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=tplZ...
September 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A game I randomly remembered seeing at #Gamescom years ago is #Coria and the Sunken City. A 2D platformer developed for original Game Boy hardware.
Kind of insane, but also cool. The game has a beautiful animated trailer by @machaon.bsky.social on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=tplZ...
Kind of insane, but also cool. The game has a beautiful animated trailer by @machaon.bsky.social on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=tplZ...
I won't be able to play #TitanQuestII for a while, but it just felt right to support the game at this point.
The developer is from the same area that I grew up in, and they are putting a lot of care and attention into this sequel. I'm rooting for the project and the team!
The developer is from the same area that I grew up in, and they are putting a lot of care and attention into this sequel. I'm rooting for the project and the team!
August 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I won't be able to play #TitanQuestII for a while, but it just felt right to support the game at this point.
The developer is from the same area that I grew up in, and they are putting a lot of care and attention into this sequel. I'm rooting for the project and the team!
The developer is from the same area that I grew up in, and they are putting a lot of care and attention into this sequel. I'm rooting for the project and the team!
I'm on a quest ...
... to complete every case in the #AceAttorney mainline series. I have already played through all six games roughly when they released, but I haven't played the DLC cases – until now!
... to complete every case in the #AceAttorney mainline series. I have already played through all six games roughly when they released, but I haven't played the DLC cases – until now!
August 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I'm on a quest ...
... to complete every case in the #AceAttorney mainline series. I have already played through all six games roughly when they released, but I haven't played the DLC cases – until now!
... to complete every case in the #AceAttorney mainline series. I have already played through all six games roughly when they released, but I haven't played the DLC cases – until now!
Are there games you associate with a specific time of year?
For me, it's the Subset Games titles and warm summer nights. Playing #FTL with the window open, the evening glow, the soundtrack. So calm, so at home.
This year, I picked #IntotheBreach back up, and it hit that summer feeling just right.
For me, it's the Subset Games titles and warm summer nights. Playing #FTL with the window open, the evening glow, the soundtrack. So calm, so at home.
This year, I picked #IntotheBreach back up, and it hit that summer feeling just right.
August 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Are there games you associate with a specific time of year?
For me, it's the Subset Games titles and warm summer nights. Playing #FTL with the window open, the evening glow, the soundtrack. So calm, so at home.
This year, I picked #IntotheBreach back up, and it hit that summer feeling just right.
For me, it's the Subset Games titles and warm summer nights. Playing #FTL with the window open, the evening glow, the soundtrack. So calm, so at home.
This year, I picked #IntotheBreach back up, and it hit that summer feeling just right.
"Debug++ is a free magazine created especially for video game developers and games industry professionals"
Love this! Thank you, @debugmag.com team! 💙
Love this! Thank you, @debugmag.com team! 💙
Introducing Debug++
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The free games industry magazine from the Debug team. Out now!
🎮 Dev deep-dives
🧠 Industry insight
👀 Stories behind the screens
Subscribe now and read today: debug.plus
#gamedev
Updates: @debug.plus
July 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"Debug++ is a free magazine created especially for video game developers and games industry professionals"
Love this! Thank you, @debugmag.com team! 💙
Love this! Thank you, @debugmag.com team! 💙
#PerfectDark and #Everwild were two of my most anticipated games. I don't have a hot take, not even a proper reaction that I can put into words.
Even more games have been cancelled, but these two are the hardest for me. I really have been talking about Everwild at least once every two weeks or so.
Even more games have been cancelled, but these two are the hardest for me. I really have been talking about Everwild at least once every two weeks or so.
July 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#PerfectDark and #Everwild were two of my most anticipated games. I don't have a hot take, not even a proper reaction that I can put into words.
Even more games have been cancelled, but these two are the hardest for me. I really have been talking about Everwild at least once every two weeks or so.
Even more games have been cancelled, but these two are the hardest for me. I really have been talking about Everwild at least once every two weeks or so.
Got this in the mail last week. I finally have the original trilogy of the #PhoenixWright games on DS, restoring my original collection.
Looking forward to giving the #AceAttorney series its own shelf in my #GamesRoom one day! ✨
#GameCollecting #Retrogames #NintendoDS
Looking forward to giving the #AceAttorney series its own shelf in my #GamesRoom one day! ✨
#GameCollecting #Retrogames #NintendoDS
June 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Got this in the mail last week. I finally have the original trilogy of the #PhoenixWright games on DS, restoring my original collection.
Looking forward to giving the #AceAttorney series its own shelf in my #GamesRoom one day! ✨
#GameCollecting #Retrogames #NintendoDS
Looking forward to giving the #AceAttorney series its own shelf in my #GamesRoom one day! ✨
#GameCollecting #Retrogames #NintendoDS
#NoGhostsAtTheGrand is my favourite trailer in a good while. I was smiling throughout.
Not a musical, "[...] more like a cool, dusty album of British ska and punk songs from the 1980s that you find in your dad's record collection."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u68h...
Not a musical, "[...] more like a cool, dusty album of British ska and punk songs from the 1980s that you find in your dad's record collection."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u68h...
June 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
#NoGhostsAtTheGrand is my favourite trailer in a good while. I was smiling throughout.
Not a musical, "[...] more like a cool, dusty album of British ska and punk songs from the 1980s that you find in your dad's record collection."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u68h...
Not a musical, "[...] more like a cool, dusty album of British ska and punk songs from the 1980s that you find in your dad's record collection."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u68h...
#SummerGameFest came and went quickly. For me personally, it was a quieter event this time. There are still games I'm curious about, and some that I am really looking forward to, though! Allow me to share.
June 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#SummerGameFest came and went quickly. For me personally, it was a quieter event this time. There are still games I'm curious about, and some that I am really looking forward to, though! Allow me to share.
Happy #NintendoSwitch2 launch day! Excited to see what this console will do.
I will not be able to play Mario Kart World myself, so I have played and finished another kart racer in the last couple of weeks – #TeamSonicRacing!
I will not be able to play Mario Kart World myself, so I have played and finished another kart racer in the last couple of weeks – #TeamSonicRacing!
June 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Happy #NintendoSwitch2 launch day! Excited to see what this console will do.
I will not be able to play Mario Kart World myself, so I have played and finished another kart racer in the last couple of weeks – #TeamSonicRacing!
I will not be able to play Mario Kart World myself, so I have played and finished another kart racer in the last couple of weeks – #TeamSonicRacing!
With the excitement for #MarioKartWorld everywhere, I had the motivation to complete #MarioKart7 on the 3DS.
I only started the game back in 2023! My (arbitrary) criterion for completion was to get the gold trophy on all 150cc cups, with at least one star ⭐️.
I only started the game back in 2023! My (arbitrary) criterion for completion was to get the gold trophy on all 150cc cups, with at least one star ⭐️.
May 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
With the excitement for #MarioKartWorld everywhere, I had the motivation to complete #MarioKart7 on the 3DS.
I only started the game back in 2023! My (arbitrary) criterion for completion was to get the gold trophy on all 150cc cups, with at least one star ⭐️.
I only started the game back in 2023! My (arbitrary) criterion for completion was to get the gold trophy on all 150cc cups, with at least one star ⭐️.
One of the games I played last year, which I haven't talked about so far, was #DragonAge: Inquisition. I had already started the game back in May 2021, but stopped halfway through at the time. I picked up my save in 2024, and finally saw the game's main story to its end.
March 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
One of the games I played last year, which I haven't talked about so far, was #DragonAge: Inquisition. I had already started the game back in May 2021, but stopped halfway through at the time. I picked up my save in 2024, and finally saw the game's main story to its end.
Hey, I know I'm two months late, but I still want to talk about the #TheGameAwards from December. It was one of my favourite events. Beyond the games that were shown, I felt there were genuine moments that gave a sense of optimism, hope maybe even, for the industry going forward.
February 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Hey, I know I'm two months late, but I still want to talk about the #TheGameAwards from December. It was one of my favourite events. Beyond the games that were shown, I felt there were genuine moments that gave a sense of optimism, hope maybe even, for the industry going forward.
In December, during my break, I rolled credits on Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. It was my first big game that I played entirely on #SteamDeck. It was perfect, really.
Beating #SMTVV took me 105h 36m. The final bosses were some of my favourite of any JRPG that I have played.
Beating #SMTVV took me 105h 36m. The final bosses were some of my favourite of any JRPG that I have played.
January 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
In December, during my break, I rolled credits on Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. It was my first big game that I played entirely on #SteamDeck. It was perfect, really.
Beating #SMTVV took me 105h 36m. The final bosses were some of my favourite of any JRPG that I have played.
Beating #SMTVV took me 105h 36m. The final bosses were some of my favourite of any JRPG that I have played.
Tried something completely new and went to #Dragonmeet this weekend. With only little #RPG experience, this event definitely challenged me! I'm happy I went though – people were friendly and kind, and it was great to see rpg players in their element 🐉
December 1, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Tried something completely new and went to #Dragonmeet this weekend. With only little #RPG experience, this event definitely challenged me! I'm happy I went though – people were friendly and kind, and it was great to see rpg players in their element 🐉
#EGX a week ago. Quite different from last year, with the event merged with MCM Comic Con this time. My highlight was the #Bandai booth, where we got to build model kits. My first ever #Gunpla!
I was impressed with Son Goku especially, the build experience is so well designed ✨
I was impressed with Son Goku especially, the build experience is so well designed ✨
November 3, 2024 at 8:32 PM
#FinalFantasyVII #CrisisCore – this cinematic means a lot to me. After finding a subbed version online back in 2009, I watch the video so much that I learned my first Japanese word, いいだろう, without even realizing.
#Retrogames #SonySunday
#Retrogames #SonySunday
September 29, 2024 at 1:21 PM
#FinalFantasyVII #CrisisCore – this cinematic means a lot to me. After finding a subbed version online back in 2009, I watch the video so much that I learned my first Japanese word, いいだろう, without even realizing.
#Retrogames #SonySunday
#Retrogames #SonySunday
This trailer for #Dandadan (ダンダダン), wow, what did I just watch? Such good energy and style. I don't know a lot about the manga, it might a be a bit too weird for me? Still, this trailer though!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LI_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LI_...
June 26, 2024 at 7:35 PM
This trailer for #Dandadan (ダンダダン), wow, what did I just watch? Such good energy and style. I don't know a lot about the manga, it might a be a bit too weird for me? Still, this trailer though!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LI_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LI_...
The #Xbox Showcase was my absolute highlight of this year's (not-)#E3.
Lately, watching these presentations felt less and less enjoyable, and I started questioning whether I'm still interested in new games.
But this was *fun*. I'm excited about the games I saw! My favourites:
Lately, watching these presentations felt less and less enjoyable, and I started questioning whether I'm still interested in new games.
But this was *fun*. I'm excited about the games I saw! My favourites:
June 11, 2024 at 8:45 PM
The #Xbox Showcase was my absolute highlight of this year's (not-)#E3.
Lately, watching these presentations felt less and less enjoyable, and I started questioning whether I'm still interested in new games.
But this was *fun*. I'm excited about the games I saw! My favourites:
Lately, watching these presentations felt less and less enjoyable, and I started questioning whether I'm still interested in new games.
But this was *fun*. I'm excited about the games I saw! My favourites: