ValleyAnt
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Watching new movies and anime || playing not-so-new games (and trophy hunting)
At least I was right that someone was from the Tale of the Heike.
This game is definitely showing me the limits of my Japanese history/mythology knowledge. #FSR
This game is definitely showing me the limits of my Japanese history/mythology knowledge. #FSR
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
At least I was right that someone was from the Tale of the Heike.
This game is definitely showing me the limits of my Japanese history/mythology knowledge. #FSR
This game is definitely showing me the limits of my Japanese history/mythology knowledge. #FSR
Also reached credits in Oxenfree 2 this month, although don't plan to platinum it after I hit some trophy glitches.
A bit of a let down compared to the first one. I enjoy time travel stuff and the big twist is fun, but the story overall was not as compelling. 5/10
A bit of a let down compared to the first one. I enjoy time travel stuff and the big twist is fun, but the story overall was not as compelling. 5/10
November 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Also reached credits in Oxenfree 2 this month, although don't plan to platinum it after I hit some trophy glitches.
A bit of a let down compared to the first one. I enjoy time travel stuff and the big twist is fun, but the story overall was not as compelling. 5/10
A bit of a let down compared to the first one. I enjoy time travel stuff and the big twist is fun, but the story overall was not as compelling. 5/10
November 2025 plats thread
1 (#240) - Sherlock Holmes Awakened
Interesting to see a remake of an older Sherlock game in the style of Chapter One. Enjoyed the shorter, more linear experience, although it is a bit too simplistic. 6/10
#VAPlats
1 (#240) - Sherlock Holmes Awakened
Interesting to see a remake of an older Sherlock game in the style of Chapter One. Enjoyed the shorter, more linear experience, although it is a bit too simplistic. 6/10
#VAPlats
November 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
November 2025 plats thread
1 (#240) - Sherlock Holmes Awakened
Interesting to see a remake of an older Sherlock game in the style of Chapter One. Enjoyed the shorter, more linear experience, although it is a bit too simplistic. 6/10
#VAPlats
1 (#240) - Sherlock Holmes Awakened
Interesting to see a remake of an older Sherlock game in the style of Chapter One. Enjoyed the shorter, more linear experience, although it is a bit too simplistic. 6/10
#VAPlats
Going to start posting my platinums on here starting from the last few I've finished this November.
Could go back and post about the first 239 some time, if there's interest #VAPlats
Could go back and post about the first 239 some time, if there's interest #VAPlats
November 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Going to start posting my platinums on here starting from the last few I've finished this November.
Could go back and post about the first 239 some time, if there's interest #VAPlats
Could go back and post about the first 239 some time, if there's interest #VAPlats
This felt like classic Fate with Rogue Berserker dying in a way reminiscent of his original legend. Also liked the choice of this character as Berserker
Realised I was very wrong about Saber, not super aware of the Kojiki so will be fun to fill in that blind spot a little #FSR
Realised I was very wrong about Saber, not super aware of the Kojiki so will be fun to fill in that blind spot a little #FSR
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This felt like classic Fate with Rogue Berserker dying in a way reminiscent of his original legend. Also liked the choice of this character as Berserker
Realised I was very wrong about Saber, not super aware of the Kojiki so will be fun to fill in that blind spot a little #FSR
Realised I was very wrong about Saber, not super aware of the Kojiki so will be fun to fill in that blind spot a little #FSR
Wicked: For Good is a pretty good adaptation of the second act, with all the same flaws, including a lack of great songs and a messy plot.
Making it a separate movie also made the pacing weird as it is slow at first, and then speeds to a conclusion.
As a fan of musicals, it's a 6/10
Making it a separate movie also made the pacing weird as it is slow at first, and then speeds to a conclusion.
As a fan of musicals, it's a 6/10
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Wicked: For Good is a pretty good adaptation of the second act, with all the same flaws, including a lack of great songs and a messy plot.
Making it a separate movie also made the pacing weird as it is slow at first, and then speeds to a conclusion.
As a fan of musicals, it's a 6/10
Making it a separate movie also made the pacing weird as it is slow at first, and then speeds to a conclusion.
As a fan of musicals, it's a 6/10
Chapter 3 done. While I liked the idea of Caster taking control of the Rogues, being able to take control of every servant is a bit much. For FSN Caster, it was her primary power and she only captured a couple. Maybe Caster's identity will justify it?
Pictured, unrelated Berserker pose I loved #FSR
Pictured, unrelated Berserker pose I loved #FSR
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Chapter 3 done. While I liked the idea of Caster taking control of the Rogues, being able to take control of every servant is a bit much. For FSN Caster, it was her primary power and she only captured a couple. Maybe Caster's identity will justify it?
Pictured, unrelated Berserker pose I loved #FSR
Pictured, unrelated Berserker pose I loved #FSR
One of the (more obvious) identities confirmed. Also enjoyed Zhou Yu having a Chi Bi reality marble, and the way Caster (?) is taking advantage of the Rogue Servant concept. #FSR
November 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
One of the (more obvious) identities confirmed. Also enjoyed Zhou Yu having a Chi Bi reality marble, and the way Caster (?) is taking advantage of the Rogue Servant concept. #FSR
Surprised to say I really enjoyed The Running Man.
Felt like a pastiche of 80s anti-capitalist action movies, including in being pretty silly a lot of the time.
7/10
Felt like a pastiche of 80s anti-capitalist action movies, including in being pretty silly a lot of the time.
7/10
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Surprised to say I really enjoyed The Running Man.
Felt like a pastiche of 80s anti-capitalist action movies, including in being pretty silly a lot of the time.
7/10
Felt like a pastiche of 80s anti-capitalist action movies, including in being pretty silly a lot of the time.
7/10
Finished Chapter 2.
Didn't learn much, and no clue about the identities of the Archer from Hindu mythology or this old man Assassin.
My only new thought is that Rogue Berserker is possibly from Ancient Rome.
Excited to see the story start to develop. #FSR
Didn't learn much, and no clue about the identities of the Archer from Hindu mythology or this old man Assassin.
My only new thought is that Rogue Berserker is possibly from Ancient Rome.
Excited to see the story start to develop. #FSR
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Finished Chapter 2.
Didn't learn much, and no clue about the identities of the Archer from Hindu mythology or this old man Assassin.
My only new thought is that Rogue Berserker is possibly from Ancient Rome.
Excited to see the story start to develop. #FSR
Didn't learn much, and no clue about the identities of the Archer from Hindu mythology or this old man Assassin.
My only new thought is that Rogue Berserker is possibly from Ancient Rome.
Excited to see the story start to develop. #FSR
Zheng Chenggong and his servant Zhou Yu are a pretty interesting addition here. I wasn't expecting other masters to be historical figures of note. Did expect Three Kingdome characters though, given the developers. #FSR
November 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Zheng Chenggong and his servant Zhou Yu are a pretty interesting addition here. I wasn't expecting other masters to be historical figures of note. Did expect Three Kingdome characters though, given the developers. #FSR
Bugonia was tense and funny, with great performances. I'm still not sure what to make of the ending, but I enjoyed it overall. 7/10
November 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Bugonia was tense and funny, with great performances. I'm still not sure what to make of the ending, but I enjoyed it overall. 7/10
Starting Fate: Samurai Remnant. For reference, I'm a big fan of the original VN and Fate Zero, and have engaged with a couple other Fate spin-offs, but haven't touched FGO.
Curious to see how this one goes.
#FSR
Curious to see how this one goes.
#FSR
November 2, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Starting Fate: Samurai Remnant. For reference, I'm a big fan of the original VN and Fate Zero, and have engaged with a couple other Fate spin-offs, but haven't touched FGO.
Curious to see how this one goes.
#FSR
Curious to see how this one goes.
#FSR
Reposted by ValleyAnt
We are still taking submissions for our
December/January games (Indie games is the theme!) swing on by and join the group before the end of the month to join our conversation!!
We will be voting on the games Nov 1-15!
We have fun here, so if you use Discord welcome!!
discord.gg/RSv4usg2t
December/January games (Indie games is the theme!) swing on by and join the group before the end of the month to join our conversation!!
We will be voting on the games Nov 1-15!
We have fun here, so if you use Discord welcome!!
discord.gg/RSv4usg2t
Join the Backlog Haters Club Discord Server!
Defeating our backlogs together, one game at a time. Every month we'll select a game, everyone plays that game together, and we have a great time discussing it while also knocking out our backlog. | 4...
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October 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We are still taking submissions for our
December/January games (Indie games is the theme!) swing on by and join the group before the end of the month to join our conversation!!
We will be voting on the games Nov 1-15!
We have fun here, so if you use Discord welcome!!
discord.gg/RSv4usg2t
December/January games (Indie games is the theme!) swing on by and join the group before the end of the month to join our conversation!!
We will be voting on the games Nov 1-15!
We have fun here, so if you use Discord welcome!!
discord.gg/RSv4usg2t
The crew heading to the final Ni No Kuni dungeon.
This air battle feels amusingly out of place with the rest of the worldbuilding. I'm not convinced the cats and mice fighting town has aerial warfare capabilities.
#NNKBHC
This air battle feels amusingly out of place with the rest of the worldbuilding. I'm not convinced the cats and mice fighting town has aerial warfare capabilities.
#NNKBHC
October 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The crew heading to the final Ni No Kuni dungeon.
This air battle feels amusingly out of place with the rest of the worldbuilding. I'm not convinced the cats and mice fighting town has aerial warfare capabilities.
#NNKBHC
This air battle feels amusingly out of place with the rest of the worldbuilding. I'm not convinced the cats and mice fighting town has aerial warfare capabilities.
#NNKBHC
Jusant has cute art, but I never got invested in the climbing, and the story is very thin.
I have possibly played too many indie games now where you walk through the ruins of a society and pick up letters.
5/10
I have possibly played too many indie games now where you walk through the ruins of a society and pick up letters.
5/10
October 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Jusant has cute art, but I never got invested in the climbing, and the story is very thin.
I have possibly played too many indie games now where you walk through the ruins of a society and pick up letters.
5/10
I have possibly played too many indie games now where you walk through the ruins of a society and pick up letters.
5/10
Big time Ni no Kuni spoilers here we go.
I totally guessed this twist early on when they hinted that there was a secret Oliver would discover about Shadar. Didn't expect the time travel though.
I totally guessed this twist early on when they hinted that there was a secret Oliver would discover about Shadar. Didn't expect the time travel though.
October 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Big time Ni no Kuni spoilers here we go.
I totally guessed this twist early on when they hinted that there was a secret Oliver would discover about Shadar. Didn't expect the time travel though.
I totally guessed this twist early on when they hinted that there was a secret Oliver would discover about Shadar. Didn't expect the time travel though.
A House of Dynamite is an impressive modern update of Cold War movies like Failsafe. It makes some very bold choices (including President Idris Elba, who is much too likable).
Didn't love the way the movie is structured, but it does help with the massive cast and sets up an effective ending.
7/10
Didn't love the way the movie is structured, but it does help with the massive cast and sets up an effective ending.
7/10
October 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
A House of Dynamite is an impressive modern update of Cold War movies like Failsafe. It makes some very bold choices (including President Idris Elba, who is much too likable).
Didn't love the way the movie is structured, but it does help with the massive cast and sets up an effective ending.
7/10
Didn't love the way the movie is structured, but it does help with the massive cast and sets up an effective ending.
7/10
I believe in a universe that doesn't care and people who do.
Sometimes I like to quote video games just to see how many people recognize it. It's a pretty fun game.
October 13, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I believe in a universe that doesn't care and people who do.
Blasphemous 2 is more of what I liked about Blasphemous, and I had a really good time with it. Great bosses, cool Catholic-inspired aesthetic and addictive gameplay.
The final DLC boss was an absolute pain though.
7/10
The final DLC boss was an absolute pain though.
7/10
October 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Blasphemous 2 is more of what I liked about Blasphemous, and I had a really good time with it. Great bosses, cool Catholic-inspired aesthetic and addictive gameplay.
The final DLC boss was an absolute pain though.
7/10
The final DLC boss was an absolute pain though.
7/10