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Games Finished for 2025 #15: Mario Kart 7
I think it's secretly the best game in the franchise. The gliding and parts customization are great. It's just a really tight experience all around.
It's crazy that a 3DS game can be the peak for a series. And 8 kinda just builds on it.
I think it's secretly the best game in the franchise. The gliding and parts customization are great. It's just a really tight experience all around.
It's crazy that a 3DS game can be the peak for a series. And 8 kinda just builds on it.
June 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Games Finished for 2025 #15: Mario Kart 7
I think it's secretly the best game in the franchise. The gliding and parts customization are great. It's just a really tight experience all around.
It's crazy that a 3DS game can be the peak for a series. And 8 kinda just builds on it.
I think it's secretly the best game in the franchise. The gliding and parts customization are great. It's just a really tight experience all around.
It's crazy that a 3DS game can be the peak for a series. And 8 kinda just builds on it.
Games Finished for 2025 #13: Mario Kart DS
Honestly up there with one of the best DS games. And a great entry in the series.
Great drifting, but I'm not the biggest fan of snaking in the game. I can't imagine how bad it got with online back in the day.
Also mission mode is a great addition.
Honestly up there with one of the best DS games. And a great entry in the series.
Great drifting, but I'm not the biggest fan of snaking in the game. I can't imagine how bad it got with online back in the day.
Also mission mode is a great addition.
June 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Games Finished for 2025 #13: Mario Kart DS
Honestly up there with one of the best DS games. And a great entry in the series.
Great drifting, but I'm not the biggest fan of snaking in the game. I can't imagine how bad it got with online back in the day.
Also mission mode is a great addition.
Honestly up there with one of the best DS games. And a great entry in the series.
Great drifting, but I'm not the biggest fan of snaking in the game. I can't imagine how bad it got with online back in the day.
Also mission mode is a great addition.
Yesss Walmart actually charged me! Switch 2 seems locked and loaded!
June 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Yesss Walmart actually charged me! Switch 2 seems locked and loaded!
Games Finished for 2025 #11: Mario Kart Super Circuit
Fun GBA game that's kinda just an upgraded version of the original SNES game.
While limited by being a handheld game. It does still have great sprites and a vibrant color palette.
Absolutely replaces the SNES game for me.
Fun GBA game that's kinda just an upgraded version of the original SNES game.
While limited by being a handheld game. It does still have great sprites and a vibrant color palette.
Absolutely replaces the SNES game for me.
May 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Games Finished for 2025 #11: Mario Kart Super Circuit
Fun GBA game that's kinda just an upgraded version of the original SNES game.
While limited by being a handheld game. It does still have great sprites and a vibrant color palette.
Absolutely replaces the SNES game for me.
Fun GBA game that's kinda just an upgraded version of the original SNES game.
While limited by being a handheld game. It does still have great sprites and a vibrant color palette.
Absolutely replaces the SNES game for me.
Well now I gotta play the rest of these to achieve true gamer status.
May 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Well now I gotta play the rest of these to achieve true gamer status.
Games Finished for 2025 #10: Mario Kart 64
This game is such a big jump from the first game. Drifting and hopping are a lot better in this game, though still not perfect. Holds up better than most other N64 games.
This game's tracks/music are still so iconic and really made this series what it is.
This game is such a big jump from the first game. Drifting and hopping are a lot better in this game, though still not perfect. Holds up better than most other N64 games.
This game's tracks/music are still so iconic and really made this series what it is.
May 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Games Finished for 2025 #10: Mario Kart 64
This game is such a big jump from the first game. Drifting and hopping are a lot better in this game, though still not perfect. Holds up better than most other N64 games.
This game's tracks/music are still so iconic and really made this series what it is.
This game is such a big jump from the first game. Drifting and hopping are a lot better in this game, though still not perfect. Holds up better than most other N64 games.
This game's tracks/music are still so iconic and really made this series what it is.
Games Finished for 2025 #9: Super Mario Kart
Decided to go through all the Mario Kart games before World next month. Starting with the SNES.
Really impressive for the time and still kinda holds up. Track design is very basic and drifting isn't quite there yet, but it's still really fun.
Decided to go through all the Mario Kart games before World next month. Starting with the SNES.
Really impressive for the time and still kinda holds up. Track design is very basic and drifting isn't quite there yet, but it's still really fun.
May 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Games Finished for 2025 #9: Super Mario Kart
Decided to go through all the Mario Kart games before World next month. Starting with the SNES.
Really impressive for the time and still kinda holds up. Track design is very basic and drifting isn't quite there yet, but it's still really fun.
Decided to go through all the Mario Kart games before World next month. Starting with the SNES.
Really impressive for the time and still kinda holds up. Track design is very basic and drifting isn't quite there yet, but it's still really fun.
Square thank you for the Kingdom Hearts IV scraps 🥲
May 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Square thank you for the Kingdom Hearts IV scraps 🥲
Rare irl post. Saw Japanese Breakfast and Ginger Root recently and it was soo much fun.
April 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Rare irl post. Saw Japanese Breakfast and Ginger Root recently and it was soo much fun.
Games Finished for 2025 #8: Blue Prince
A fantastic rogue-like puzzle game. Has a great sense of progression and discovery. The RNG can be a bit brutal at times, but you can manipulate it more as you progress.
If you're a fan of Outer Wilds, Myst, and or Obra Dinn; absolutely check it out!
A fantastic rogue-like puzzle game. Has a great sense of progression and discovery. The RNG can be a bit brutal at times, but you can manipulate it more as you progress.
If you're a fan of Outer Wilds, Myst, and or Obra Dinn; absolutely check it out!
April 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Games Finished for 2025 #8: Blue Prince
A fantastic rogue-like puzzle game. Has a great sense of progression and discovery. The RNG can be a bit brutal at times, but you can manipulate it more as you progress.
If you're a fan of Outer Wilds, Myst, and or Obra Dinn; absolutely check it out!
A fantastic rogue-like puzzle game. Has a great sense of progression and discovery. The RNG can be a bit brutal at times, but you can manipulate it more as you progress.
If you're a fan of Outer Wilds, Myst, and or Obra Dinn; absolutely check it out!
Also a top tier full art
March 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Also a top tier full art
New Japanese Breakfast has been on loop for the past few days.
Sooo excited to see them live next month!
Sooo excited to see them live next month!
March 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
New Japanese Breakfast has been on loop for the past few days.
Sooo excited to see them live next month!
Sooo excited to see them live next month!
That Severance finale was fantastic.
You can really feel the passion they had when making this season.
You can really feel the passion they had when making this season.
March 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
That Severance finale was fantastic.
You can really feel the passion they had when making this season.
You can really feel the passion they had when making this season.
Woo! finally got the full art I've wanted!
March 19, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Woo! finally got the full art I've wanted!
Games Finished for 2025 #6: Monster Hunter Wilds
Had a great time going through all the content in Wilds. Definitely has some issues with lack of difficulty and being too streamlined.
But, I think it's a great first Monster Hunter for new players.
I'll for sure be there Day 1 for new updates
Had a great time going through all the content in Wilds. Definitely has some issues with lack of difficulty and being too streamlined.
But, I think it's a great first Monster Hunter for new players.
I'll for sure be there Day 1 for new updates
March 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Games Finished for 2025 #6: Monster Hunter Wilds
Had a great time going through all the content in Wilds. Definitely has some issues with lack of difficulty and being too streamlined.
But, I think it's a great first Monster Hunter for new players.
I'll for sure be there Day 1 for new updates
Had a great time going through all the content in Wilds. Definitely has some issues with lack of difficulty and being too streamlined.
But, I think it's a great first Monster Hunter for new players.
I'll for sure be there Day 1 for new updates
Also my son is back 🥲
February 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Also my son is back 🥲
While I am bummed that Pokémon Legends: Z‑A still looks bad graphically. The more active battle system feels like just the change of pace I need from these games.
February 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
While I am bummed that Pokémon Legends: Z‑A still looks bad graphically. The more active battle system feels like just the change of pace I need from these games.
Games Finished for 2025 #5: Ender Lillies: Quietus of the Knights
Gorgeous Metroidvania, that was really fun to 100%.
I had small issues with the map and hitboxes, but it looks like the sequel fixes these. So I'm very excited to check out Ender Magnolia!
Gorgeous Metroidvania, that was really fun to 100%.
I had small issues with the map and hitboxes, but it looks like the sequel fixes these. So I'm very excited to check out Ender Magnolia!
February 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Games Finished for 2025 #5: Ender Lillies: Quietus of the Knights
Gorgeous Metroidvania, that was really fun to 100%.
I had small issues with the map and hitboxes, but it looks like the sequel fixes these. So I'm very excited to check out Ender Magnolia!
Gorgeous Metroidvania, that was really fun to 100%.
I had small issues with the map and hitboxes, but it looks like the sequel fixes these. So I'm very excited to check out Ender Magnolia!
I fear that I've been called out by this. 😅
February 11, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I fear that I've been called out by this. 😅
Games Finished for 2025 #4: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
First NG game I've played, and had a really great time. The attention to details and visuals look amazing in UE5.
And normal wasn't too hard, which is great for new players.
Definitely going to check out the rest of the trilogy before 4 comes out.
First NG game I've played, and had a really great time. The attention to details and visuals look amazing in UE5.
And normal wasn't too hard, which is great for new players.
Definitely going to check out the rest of the trilogy before 4 comes out.
January 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Games Finished for 2025 #4: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
First NG game I've played, and had a really great time. The attention to details and visuals look amazing in UE5.
And normal wasn't too hard, which is great for new players.
Definitely going to check out the rest of the trilogy before 4 comes out.
First NG game I've played, and had a really great time. The attention to details and visuals look amazing in UE5.
And normal wasn't too hard, which is great for new players.
Definitely going to check out the rest of the trilogy before 4 comes out.
Games Finished for 2025 #3: Donkey Kong Country
A first time full playthrough for me, and this game holds up.
With tight controls and a top tier OST, it really is one of the best platformers for the SNES.
A first time full playthrough for me, and this game holds up.
With tight controls and a top tier OST, it really is one of the best platformers for the SNES.
January 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Games Finished for 2025 #3: Donkey Kong Country
A first time full playthrough for me, and this game holds up.
With tight controls and a top tier OST, it really is one of the best platformers for the SNES.
A first time full playthrough for me, and this game holds up.
With tight controls and a top tier OST, it really is one of the best platformers for the SNES.
Games Finished for 2025 #2: Gris
A beautifully drawn and animated game with wonderful music and atmosphere.
It looks amazing on the Steam Deck's OLED screen. Excited to start Neva soon!
A beautifully drawn and animated game with wonderful music and atmosphere.
It looks amazing on the Steam Deck's OLED screen. Excited to start Neva soon!
January 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Games Finished for 2025 #2: Gris
A beautifully drawn and animated game with wonderful music and atmosphere.
It looks amazing on the Steam Deck's OLED screen. Excited to start Neva soon!
A beautifully drawn and animated game with wonderful music and atmosphere.
It looks amazing on the Steam Deck's OLED screen. Excited to start Neva soon!
Game Finished for 2025 #1: Path of Exile 2
Completed the 3 acts available and while not perfect, I really enjoyed it. Can't wait to see the changes they make in early access.
I'll probably keep playing the cruel acts and maps on the side now. I'm pumped to go through it again on full release!
Completed the 3 acts available and while not perfect, I really enjoyed it. Can't wait to see the changes they make in early access.
I'll probably keep playing the cruel acts and maps on the side now. I'm pumped to go through it again on full release!
January 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Game Finished for 2025 #1: Path of Exile 2
Completed the 3 acts available and while not perfect, I really enjoyed it. Can't wait to see the changes they make in early access.
I'll probably keep playing the cruel acts and maps on the side now. I'm pumped to go through it again on full release!
Completed the 3 acts available and while not perfect, I really enjoyed it. Can't wait to see the changes they make in early access.
I'll probably keep playing the cruel acts and maps on the side now. I'm pumped to go through it again on full release!