Just Ash
@windrunnerash.bsky.social
I enjoy getting absorbed into fantasy worlds.
1. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
All around amazing game and a great RPG, and a beautiful ending to Henry's tale. This is a big improvement over 1 in basically every area and I can't recommend it enough. I'll be doing a replay soonish on Hardcore and I can't wait for that and to see the DLC.
All around amazing game and a great RPG, and a beautiful ending to Henry's tale. This is a big improvement over 1 in basically every area and I can't recommend it enough. I'll be doing a replay soonish on Hardcore and I can't wait for that and to see the DLC.
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
1. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
All around amazing game and a great RPG, and a beautiful ending to Henry's tale. This is a big improvement over 1 in basically every area and I can't recommend it enough. I'll be doing a replay soonish on Hardcore and I can't wait for that and to see the DLC.
All around amazing game and a great RPG, and a beautiful ending to Henry's tale. This is a big improvement over 1 in basically every area and I can't recommend it enough. I'll be doing a replay soonish on Hardcore and I can't wait for that and to see the DLC.
2. Half-Life 2 VR
So I got a Quest 3 earlier this year and this one just blew me away entirely. This year was the first time I played the HL games and they translate perfectly to VR with the mod. I'm apparently pretty lucky too that I have strong "VR legs" due to this game's vehicle sections lol.
So I got a Quest 3 earlier this year and this one just blew me away entirely. This year was the first time I played the HL games and they translate perfectly to VR with the mod. I'm apparently pretty lucky too that I have strong "VR legs" due to this game's vehicle sections lol.
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
2. Half-Life 2 VR
So I got a Quest 3 earlier this year and this one just blew me away entirely. This year was the first time I played the HL games and they translate perfectly to VR with the mod. I'm apparently pretty lucky too that I have strong "VR legs" due to this game's vehicle sections lol.
So I got a Quest 3 earlier this year and this one just blew me away entirely. This year was the first time I played the HL games and they translate perfectly to VR with the mod. I'm apparently pretty lucky too that I have strong "VR legs" due to this game's vehicle sections lol.
3. Expedition 33
It's E33, do I even need to say anything about it? if anything I should probably defend why it's #3 instead of #1 lol. It was hard, believe me.
It's E33, do I even need to say anything about it? if anything I should probably defend why it's #3 instead of #1 lol. It was hard, believe me.
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
3. Expedition 33
It's E33, do I even need to say anything about it? if anything I should probably defend why it's #3 instead of #1 lol. It was hard, believe me.
It's E33, do I even need to say anything about it? if anything I should probably defend why it's #3 instead of #1 lol. It was hard, believe me.
4. Verho
Inspired by the King's Field series, this game big time scratched that itch for me. I loved it from start to finish. Good combat variety, interesting story and NPCs, and the areas were a blast to explore.
Inspired by the King's Field series, this game big time scratched that itch for me. I loved it from start to finish. Good combat variety, interesting story and NPCs, and the areas were a blast to explore.
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
4. Verho
Inspired by the King's Field series, this game big time scratched that itch for me. I loved it from start to finish. Good combat variety, interesting story and NPCs, and the areas were a blast to explore.
Inspired by the King's Field series, this game big time scratched that itch for me. I loved it from start to finish. Good combat variety, interesting story and NPCs, and the areas were a blast to explore.
5. Arc Raiders
Just pure online multiplayer fun along with PvE robots from hell that put up their own fight. Every time I go upside I have no idea if I'm about to hold hands with a random Raider as we skip merrily or have a shootout with one instead. Or a mix of both.
Just pure online multiplayer fun along with PvE robots from hell that put up their own fight. Every time I go upside I have no idea if I'm about to hold hands with a random Raider as we skip merrily or have a shootout with one instead. Or a mix of both.
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
5. Arc Raiders
Just pure online multiplayer fun along with PvE robots from hell that put up their own fight. Every time I go upside I have no idea if I'm about to hold hands with a random Raider as we skip merrily or have a shootout with one instead. Or a mix of both.
Just pure online multiplayer fun along with PvE robots from hell that put up their own fight. Every time I go upside I have no idea if I'm about to hold hands with a random Raider as we skip merrily or have a shootout with one instead. Or a mix of both.
6. Avowed
As a huge Pillars fan, this was a good entry into the world. The combat was a lot of fun, though not as many build options as 1/2, and I loved getting some post-Deadfire lore and finally seeing the Living Lands. The areas were compact but have so much detail packed in, I loved exploring.
As a huge Pillars fan, this was a good entry into the world. The combat was a lot of fun, though not as many build options as 1/2, and I loved getting some post-Deadfire lore and finally seeing the Living Lands. The areas were compact but have so much detail packed in, I loved exploring.
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
6. Avowed
As a huge Pillars fan, this was a good entry into the world. The combat was a lot of fun, though not as many build options as 1/2, and I loved getting some post-Deadfire lore and finally seeing the Living Lands. The areas were compact but have so much detail packed in, I loved exploring.
As a huge Pillars fan, this was a good entry into the world. The combat was a lot of fun, though not as many build options as 1/2, and I loved getting some post-Deadfire lore and finally seeing the Living Lands. The areas were compact but have so much detail packed in, I loved exploring.
7. Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar
I grew up on Harvest Moon/SoS games and I haven't had this much fun with one since Trio of Towns. This is a remake of the DS game but the glow up they did with it is REALLY freaking good. The loop of a bazaar where you sell your goods every Saturday is addicting.
I grew up on Harvest Moon/SoS games and I haven't had this much fun with one since Trio of Towns. This is a remake of the DS game but the glow up they did with it is REALLY freaking good. The loop of a bazaar where you sell your goods every Saturday is addicting.
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
7. Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar
I grew up on Harvest Moon/SoS games and I haven't had this much fun with one since Trio of Towns. This is a remake of the DS game but the glow up they did with it is REALLY freaking good. The loop of a bazaar where you sell your goods every Saturday is addicting.
I grew up on Harvest Moon/SoS games and I haven't had this much fun with one since Trio of Towns. This is a remake of the DS game but the glow up they did with it is REALLY freaking good. The loop of a bazaar where you sell your goods every Saturday is addicting.
8. The Alters
Another great sci-fi game that's a mix of adventure, management, and base building. You play Jan, the lone survivor of a space expedition. It's impossible to survive and run the base on your own, so what you have to do is create versions of yourself that made different choices in life.
Another great sci-fi game that's a mix of adventure, management, and base building. You play Jan, the lone survivor of a space expedition. It's impossible to survive and run the base on your own, so what you have to do is create versions of yourself that made different choices in life.
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
8. The Alters
Another great sci-fi game that's a mix of adventure, management, and base building. You play Jan, the lone survivor of a space expedition. It's impossible to survive and run the base on your own, so what you have to do is create versions of yourself that made different choices in life.
Another great sci-fi game that's a mix of adventure, management, and base building. You play Jan, the lone survivor of a space expedition. It's impossible to survive and run the base on your own, so what you have to do is create versions of yourself that made different choices in life.
9. Final Fantasy XVI
My friends will disown me for this one. But I can't help it... I really liked FFXVI! Its combat was fun, though not my favorite (that's Rebirth) and I really dug the story and the sidequests that fleshed out the world and other people. It's different but gets too much hate imo.
My friends will disown me for this one. But I can't help it... I really liked FFXVI! Its combat was fun, though not my favorite (that's Rebirth) and I really dug the story and the sidequests that fleshed out the world and other people. It's different but gets too much hate imo.
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
9. Final Fantasy XVI
My friends will disown me for this one. But I can't help it... I really liked FFXVI! Its combat was fun, though not my favorite (that's Rebirth) and I really dug the story and the sidequests that fleshed out the world and other people. It's different but gets too much hate imo.
My friends will disown me for this one. But I can't help it... I really liked FFXVI! Its combat was fun, though not my favorite (that's Rebirth) and I really dug the story and the sidequests that fleshed out the world and other people. It's different but gets too much hate imo.
10. 1000xResist
A lovely sci-fi game that takes place after an alien invasion and their disease forces you and your remaining sisters to live underground. You play Watcher, and you start to unravel and secrets behind the history of what happened and the woman you worship, the Allmother.
A lovely sci-fi game that takes place after an alien invasion and their disease forces you and your remaining sisters to live underground. You play Watcher, and you start to unravel and secrets behind the history of what happened and the woman you worship, the Allmother.
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
10. 1000xResist
A lovely sci-fi game that takes place after an alien invasion and their disease forces you and your remaining sisters to live underground. You play Watcher, and you start to unravel and secrets behind the history of what happened and the woman you worship, the Allmother.
A lovely sci-fi game that takes place after an alien invasion and their disease forces you and your remaining sisters to live underground. You play Watcher, and you start to unravel and secrets behind the history of what happened and the woman you worship, the Allmother.
My top 10 video games for 2025! I enjoy doing this, looking back at all I played throughout the year and the feelings each one (usually) brought out. Good and bad. The bad isn't listed here though so who cares about that? Here we go:
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
My top 10 video games for 2025! I enjoy doing this, looking back at all I played throughout the year and the feelings each one (usually) brought out. Good and bad. The bad isn't listed here though so who cares about that? Here we go:
#ToBeHeroX I knew it, my boy is alive!! Probably as a Fear zombie. Brought back by Shang De so he can make Nice's life suck some more. I'll probably end up wishing he could just rest in peace after all...
September 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
#ToBeHeroX I knew it, my boy is alive!! Probably as a Fear zombie. Brought back by Shang De so he can make Nice's life suck some more. I'll probably end up wishing he could just rest in peace after all...
#ToBeHeroX #TBHX That art style and time transition from his meltdown to his episode 1 suicide is immaculate. Tragic. But immaculate. I do hear an X snap there, hopefully the finale next week will reward my copium that Nice is alive somewhere off the grid.
September 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
#ToBeHeroX #TBHX That art style and time transition from his meltdown to his episode 1 suicide is immaculate. Tragic. But immaculate. I do hear an X snap there, hopefully the finale next week will reward my copium that Nice is alive somewhere off the grid.
#TBHX #ToBeHeroX Overall a heartbreaking episode (I adored Smile) but goddamn if X doesn't come in with the swaggiest entrance ever. I don't see how Rock thinks he stands a chance at taking X down, especially now that he went and pissed him off.
August 31, 2025 at 1:21 AM
#TBHX #ToBeHeroX Overall a heartbreaking episode (I adored Smile) but goddamn if X doesn't come in with the swaggiest entrance ever. I don't see how Rock thinks he stands a chance at taking X down, especially now that he went and pissed him off.
#ToBeHeroX I was excited all week for this episode and it still exceeded expectations. Entire thing was nonstop "absolute cinema" and Queen even won out over X for my favorite scene.
August 17, 2025 at 2:46 AM
#ToBeHeroX I was excited all week for this episode and it still exceeded expectations. Entire thing was nonstop "absolute cinema" and Queen even won out over X for my favorite scene.
#AtelierSeries Playing Firis for the first time and finally made it past all the ship stuff. Went back to get my third recommendation letter and despite my in-game weeks of building a cool ship, I'm still told I have to prove I have alchemy skills first. 🤨
August 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
#AtelierSeries Playing Firis for the first time and finally made it past all the ship stuff. Went back to get my third recommendation letter and despite my in-game weeks of building a cool ship, I'm still told I have to prove I have alchemy skills first. 🤨
I was so confused by this! My brain was trying to make sense of it like, "Maybe a mommy fan is someone who's a fan of parent-child bonds and Johnny has Big Johnny???" Hell if I know.
August 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I was so confused by this! My brain was trying to make sense of it like, "Maybe a mommy fan is someone who's a fan of parent-child bonds and Johnny has Big Johnny???" Hell if I know.
It deserves so many more viewers than it has. ;_;
August 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
It deserves so many more viewers than it has. ;_;
Chills. They're (almost) all coming together in a big brawl and it's so hype. #TBHX #ToBeHeroX
August 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Chills. They're (almost) all coming together in a big brawl and it's so hype. #TBHX #ToBeHeroX
I grew very fond of all the Jans and the ending made me quite emotional, though I could have made better decisions and gotten a better outcome. For that reason I'd like to replay it sometime. Overall though it's a great character story about regrets, life choices, and accepting oneself.
August 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I grew very fond of all the Jans and the ending made me quite emotional, though I could have made better decisions and gotten a better outcome. For that reason I'd like to replay it sometime. Overall though it's a great character story about regrets, life choices, and accepting oneself.
Had my eye on The Alters since its announcement and it was more than worth the wait. Great sci-fi narrative about a lone survivor in a planet's space base and how he has to clone himself to survive--his Alters, versions of him that made different choices in life and went down very different paths.
August 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Had my eye on The Alters since its announcement and it was more than worth the wait. Great sci-fi narrative about a lone survivor in a planet's space base and how he has to clone himself to survive--his Alters, versions of him that made different choices in life and went down very different paths.
Ooo just left Spring Village and wasn't expecting this, even if I end up not flying around on him a lot it's still cool. Really good impression so far on the new Rune Factory.
June 8, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Ooo just left Spring Village and wasn't expecting this, even if I end up not flying around on him a lot it's still cool. Really good impression so far on the new Rune Factory.
Just reached the third area in Avowed! Been loving this a lot, especially the exploration. Top notch design there.
March 6, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Just reached the third area in Avowed! Been loving this a lot, especially the exploration. Top notch design there.
Until then, it's likely going to be my GOTY. Very much worth the wait and I'm glad I played it at launch. Thank you so much, Warhorse crew and VA.
February 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Until then, it's likely going to be my GOTY. Very much worth the wait and I'm glad I played it at launch. Thank you so much, Warhorse crew and VA.