Aether
@aetherstw.bsky.social
Xenoblade/Pikmin/Fire Emblem fan, among other things. Free Palestine.
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Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (replay):
Very nostalgic game to me, and I'm glad that it holds up so well. The first few hours are pretty rough (so many tutorials lol), but it's still a really fun experience.
I think BIS had the better characters and plot, but this is still second best to me. 8/10.
Very nostalgic game to me, and I'm glad that it holds up so well. The first few hours are pretty rough (so many tutorials lol), but it's still a really fun experience.
I think BIS had the better characters and plot, but this is still second best to me. 8/10.
November 22, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (replay):
Very nostalgic game to me, and I'm glad that it holds up so well. The first few hours are pretty rough (so many tutorials lol), but it's still a really fun experience.
I think BIS had the better characters and plot, but this is still second best to me. 8/10.
Very nostalgic game to me, and I'm glad that it holds up so well. The first few hours are pretty rough (so many tutorials lol), but it's still a really fun experience.
I think BIS had the better characters and plot, but this is still second best to me. 8/10.
Full-odds shiny Fletchling, found randomly during the shiny Mareep quest lol
November 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Full-odds shiny Fletchling, found randomly during the shiny Mareep quest lol
Amnesia: Rebirth:
This is an outstanding game. Terrifying gameplay and an excellent narrative, it's so easy to get invested in, and anything bad that happens to Tasi is felt greatly. Slowly unraveling what happened that lead to what you see in-game is as riveting as it's predecessors-
This is an outstanding game. Terrifying gameplay and an excellent narrative, it's so easy to get invested in, and anything bad that happens to Tasi is felt greatly. Slowly unraveling what happened that lead to what you see in-game is as riveting as it's predecessors-
October 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Amnesia: Rebirth:
This is an outstanding game. Terrifying gameplay and an excellent narrative, it's so easy to get invested in, and anything bad that happens to Tasi is felt greatly. Slowly unraveling what happened that lead to what you see in-game is as riveting as it's predecessors-
This is an outstanding game. Terrifying gameplay and an excellent narrative, it's so easy to get invested in, and anything bad that happens to Tasi is felt greatly. Slowly unraveling what happened that lead to what you see in-game is as riveting as it's predecessors-
This was a fun time, and I love the LiDAR scanner mechanic. It adds an ominous feel to most of the game, that you're not safe wherever you are. I think that’s the highlight of the game for me. The story is alright, and the monsters are easy to avoid if you know what you're doing, but-
October 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This was a fun time, and I love the LiDAR scanner mechanic. It adds an ominous feel to most of the game, that you're not safe wherever you are. I think that’s the highlight of the game for me. The story is alright, and the monsters are easy to avoid if you know what you're doing, but-
Hotline Miami:
This game is just my style for a shooter lol
The gameplay is fast and chaotic, but there's a very clear aspect of strategy that goes into each level as well. Some masks are a little unbalanced, but anything that gives you an advantage in this game is welcome. Very thrilling. 8.5/10.
This game is just my style for a shooter lol
The gameplay is fast and chaotic, but there's a very clear aspect of strategy that goes into each level as well. Some masks are a little unbalanced, but anything that gives you an advantage in this game is welcome. Very thrilling. 8.5/10.
October 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hotline Miami:
This game is just my style for a shooter lol
The gameplay is fast and chaotic, but there's a very clear aspect of strategy that goes into each level as well. Some masks are a little unbalanced, but anything that gives you an advantage in this game is welcome. Very thrilling. 8.5/10.
This game is just my style for a shooter lol
The gameplay is fast and chaotic, but there's a very clear aspect of strategy that goes into each level as well. Some masks are a little unbalanced, but anything that gives you an advantage in this game is welcome. Very thrilling. 8.5/10.
Fears to Fathom: Woodbury Getaway:
Great at making you feel uneasy, despite the overuse of jumpscares. Almost every character you meet comes off as untrustworthy and makes you uncomfortable, which serves this short game especially well. 7.5/10.
Great at making you feel uneasy, despite the overuse of jumpscares. Almost every character you meet comes off as untrustworthy and makes you uncomfortable, which serves this short game especially well. 7.5/10.
October 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Fears to Fathom: Woodbury Getaway:
Great at making you feel uneasy, despite the overuse of jumpscares. Almost every character you meet comes off as untrustworthy and makes you uncomfortable, which serves this short game especially well. 7.5/10.
Great at making you feel uneasy, despite the overuse of jumpscares. Almost every character you meet comes off as untrustworthy and makes you uncomfortable, which serves this short game especially well. 7.5/10.
The Long Walk:
The movie is tense and dreadful, with each hopeful moment purposefully small and quickly snuffed out. It is masterfully shot and acted, each member of the cast put their all into this. You feel for each of these characters, their graphic deaths gut-wrenching. 9/10.
The movie is tense and dreadful, with each hopeful moment purposefully small and quickly snuffed out. It is masterfully shot and acted, each member of the cast put their all into this. You feel for each of these characters, their graphic deaths gut-wrenching. 9/10.
September 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The Long Walk:
The movie is tense and dreadful, with each hopeful moment purposefully small and quickly snuffed out. It is masterfully shot and acted, each member of the cast put their all into this. You feel for each of these characters, their graphic deaths gut-wrenching. 9/10.
The movie is tense and dreadful, with each hopeful moment purposefully small and quickly snuffed out. It is masterfully shot and acted, each member of the cast put their all into this. You feel for each of these characters, their graphic deaths gut-wrenching. 9/10.
Dark Souls II (SOTFS):
The hate that this game gets is greatly misplaced. Yes, it has its blemishes, but it is still a great game that's undeserving of its bad reputation. Despite the misplaced difficulty and area design, it is still fun to explore, and the bosses are fun to fight. 7.5/10.
The hate that this game gets is greatly misplaced. Yes, it has its blemishes, but it is still a great game that's undeserving of its bad reputation. Despite the misplaced difficulty and area design, it is still fun to explore, and the bosses are fun to fight. 7.5/10.
September 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Dark Souls II (SOTFS):
The hate that this game gets is greatly misplaced. Yes, it has its blemishes, but it is still a great game that's undeserving of its bad reputation. Despite the misplaced difficulty and area design, it is still fun to explore, and the bosses are fun to fight. 7.5/10.
The hate that this game gets is greatly misplaced. Yes, it has its blemishes, but it is still a great game that's undeserving of its bad reputation. Despite the misplaced difficulty and area design, it is still fun to explore, and the bosses are fun to fight. 7.5/10.
Batman: Arkham City:
This takes almost everything from Arkham Asylum and makes it better and more challenging. The story was gripping and had me (mostly) focused the entire time, and the characters supporting and opposing Batman were excellently done, especially the Dark Knight himself. 9.5/10
This takes almost everything from Arkham Asylum and makes it better and more challenging. The story was gripping and had me (mostly) focused the entire time, and the characters supporting and opposing Batman were excellently done, especially the Dark Knight himself. 9.5/10
September 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Batman: Arkham City:
This takes almost everything from Arkham Asylum and makes it better and more challenging. The story was gripping and had me (mostly) focused the entire time, and the characters supporting and opposing Batman were excellently done, especially the Dark Knight himself. 9.5/10
This takes almost everything from Arkham Asylum and makes it better and more challenging. The story was gripping and had me (mostly) focused the entire time, and the characters supporting and opposing Batman were excellently done, especially the Dark Knight himself. 9.5/10
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2:
This game is fun, but that fun is quickly drained once you realize how long it takes to get through the game. There is so much junk and clutter in between levels (and even within some levels), boss fights take way too long to get through, everything just drags on.
This game is fun, but that fun is quickly drained once you realize how long it takes to get through the game. There is so much junk and clutter in between levels (and even within some levels), boss fights take way too long to get through, everything just drags on.
August 20, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2:
This game is fun, but that fun is quickly drained once you realize how long it takes to get through the game. There is so much junk and clutter in between levels (and even within some levels), boss fights take way too long to get through, everything just drags on.
This game is fun, but that fun is quickly drained once you realize how long it takes to get through the game. There is so much junk and clutter in between levels (and even within some levels), boss fights take way too long to get through, everything just drags on.
Yakuza 3 Remastered:
It's got its jank, and the plot isn't as engaging as previous entries, but this is still a fun game. Hoping that 4 and 5 refine some of the rougher edges from this game. 7/10.
It's got its jank, and the plot isn't as engaging as previous entries, but this is still a fun game. Hoping that 4 and 5 refine some of the rougher edges from this game. 7/10.
August 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Yakuza 3 Remastered:
It's got its jank, and the plot isn't as engaging as previous entries, but this is still a fun game. Hoping that 4 and 5 refine some of the rougher edges from this game. 7/10.
It's got its jank, and the plot isn't as engaging as previous entries, but this is still a fun game. Hoping that 4 and 5 refine some of the rougher edges from this game. 7/10.
The Fantastic 4: First Steps:
First MCU movie I've seen since Deadpool and Wolverine. This was such a fun movie to watch. The stylization and setting was great, and the characters fit into it so well. The family dynamic of the Fantastic Four is so, so good, one of the best parts of the film.
First MCU movie I've seen since Deadpool and Wolverine. This was such a fun movie to watch. The stylization and setting was great, and the characters fit into it so well. The family dynamic of the Fantastic Four is so, so good, one of the best parts of the film.
July 26, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The Fantastic 4: First Steps:
First MCU movie I've seen since Deadpool and Wolverine. This was such a fun movie to watch. The stylization and setting was great, and the characters fit into it so well. The family dynamic of the Fantastic Four is so, so good, one of the best parts of the film.
First MCU movie I've seen since Deadpool and Wolverine. This was such a fun movie to watch. The stylization and setting was great, and the characters fit into it so well. The family dynamic of the Fantastic Four is so, so good, one of the best parts of the film.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (new story content):
Chapter 13 threw everything at the wall lmao, not in a bad way, but in a way that's better than what Future Connected did, in my opinion. It was epic and had me on the edge of my seat, giving a satisfying conclusion to an otherwise-
Chapter 13 threw everything at the wall lmao, not in a bad way, but in a way that's better than what Future Connected did, in my opinion. It was epic and had me on the edge of my seat, giving a satisfying conclusion to an otherwise-
July 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (new story content):
Chapter 13 threw everything at the wall lmao, not in a bad way, but in a way that's better than what Future Connected did, in my opinion. It was epic and had me on the edge of my seat, giving a satisfying conclusion to an otherwise-
Chapter 13 threw everything at the wall lmao, not in a bad way, but in a way that's better than what Future Connected did, in my opinion. It was epic and had me on the edge of my seat, giving a satisfying conclusion to an otherwise-
Superman (2025):
This movie is golden. This captures the character of Superman so incredibly well, giving him unyielding belief in his actions benefiting people. Even when he has personal struggles, he refuses to back down.
The pacing was great, making this feel shorter than it actually is, and-
This movie is golden. This captures the character of Superman so incredibly well, giving him unyielding belief in his actions benefiting people. Even when he has personal struggles, he refuses to back down.
The pacing was great, making this feel shorter than it actually is, and-
July 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Superman (2025):
This movie is golden. This captures the character of Superman so incredibly well, giving him unyielding belief in his actions benefiting people. Even when he has personal struggles, he refuses to back down.
The pacing was great, making this feel shorter than it actually is, and-
This movie is golden. This captures the character of Superman so incredibly well, giving him unyielding belief in his actions benefiting people. Even when he has personal struggles, he refuses to back down.
The pacing was great, making this feel shorter than it actually is, and-
Jurassic World Rebirth:
Just disappointment after disappointment. Everything in this movie was super predictable, the thing with the mutant dinosaurs is never elaborated on, and most of the life-threatening sequences were just so tame. Hardly anyone was in actual danger.
Just disappointment after disappointment. Everything in this movie was super predictable, the thing with the mutant dinosaurs is never elaborated on, and most of the life-threatening sequences were just so tame. Hardly anyone was in actual danger.
July 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Jurassic World Rebirth:
Just disappointment after disappointment. Everything in this movie was super predictable, the thing with the mutant dinosaurs is never elaborated on, and most of the life-threatening sequences were just so tame. Hardly anyone was in actual danger.
Just disappointment after disappointment. Everything in this movie was super predictable, the thing with the mutant dinosaurs is never elaborated on, and most of the life-threatening sequences were just so tame. Hardly anyone was in actual danger.
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June 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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How To Train Your Dragon (2025 remake):
Disney should take notes. This is how you remake an animated film to live-action. I prefer the dragon designs and line deliveries in the original, but this is worthy of carrying the name of one of my favorite movies of all time. 8/10.
Disney should take notes. This is how you remake an animated film to live-action. I prefer the dragon designs and line deliveries in the original, but this is worthy of carrying the name of one of my favorite movies of all time. 8/10.
June 14, 2025 at 4:13 AM
How To Train Your Dragon (2025 remake):
Disney should take notes. This is how you remake an animated film to live-action. I prefer the dragon designs and line deliveries in the original, but this is worthy of carrying the name of one of my favorite movies of all time. 8/10.
Disney should take notes. This is how you remake an animated film to live-action. I prefer the dragon designs and line deliveries in the original, but this is worthy of carrying the name of one of my favorite movies of all time. 8/10.
Mario Kart World:
This is everything great about Mario Kart. While I was slightly skeptical about the intermission races, they turn out to be a lot of fun and more tense than you'd expect. Online is pure chaos, the real Mario Kart experience, and the new courses are awesome, too.
This is everything great about Mario Kart. While I was slightly skeptical about the intermission races, they turn out to be a lot of fun and more tense than you'd expect. Online is pure chaos, the real Mario Kart experience, and the new courses are awesome, too.
June 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Mario Kart World:
This is everything great about Mario Kart. While I was slightly skeptical about the intermission races, they turn out to be a lot of fun and more tense than you'd expect. Online is pure chaos, the real Mario Kart experience, and the new courses are awesome, too.
This is everything great about Mario Kart. While I was slightly skeptical about the intermission races, they turn out to be a lot of fun and more tense than you'd expect. Online is pure chaos, the real Mario Kart experience, and the new courses are awesome, too.
DOOM: The Dark Ages:
This is such a cool take on old-school Doom brought to a modern light, and the extra focus on the plot is very much appreciated, especially since it doesn't sacrifice the gameplay. It's fast, and I feel more powerful than even in Eternal. This is sex if it was a game.
This is such a cool take on old-school Doom brought to a modern light, and the extra focus on the plot is very much appreciated, especially since it doesn't sacrifice the gameplay. It's fast, and I feel more powerful than even in Eternal. This is sex if it was a game.
June 2, 2025 at 8:04 AM
DOOM: The Dark Ages:
This is such a cool take on old-school Doom brought to a modern light, and the extra focus on the plot is very much appreciated, especially since it doesn't sacrifice the gameplay. It's fast, and I feel more powerful than even in Eternal. This is sex if it was a game.
This is such a cool take on old-school Doom brought to a modern light, and the extra focus on the plot is very much appreciated, especially since it doesn't sacrifice the gameplay. It's fast, and I feel more powerful than even in Eternal. This is sex if it was a game.
Xenoblade Chronicles X (Definitive Edition, base game):
Even though I never finished the original game, this is still extremely fun from what I remember. As a standalone game, I think it does a lot of things right, even if the story isn't as good as those from the main trilogy.
Even though I never finished the original game, this is still extremely fun from what I remember. As a standalone game, I think it does a lot of things right, even if the story isn't as good as those from the main trilogy.
June 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Xenoblade Chronicles X (Definitive Edition, base game):
Even though I never finished the original game, this is still extremely fun from what I remember. As a standalone game, I think it does a lot of things right, even if the story isn't as good as those from the main trilogy.
Even though I never finished the original game, this is still extremely fun from what I remember. As a standalone game, I think it does a lot of things right, even if the story isn't as good as those from the main trilogy.
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!:
50/50 this game is either fun or dogshit. It controls horribly and is frustrating to handle. The two drivers mechanic is cool, but that's not enough to save this for me. Motion controls feel better than this. 5/10.
50/50 this game is either fun or dogshit. It controls horribly and is frustrating to handle. The two drivers mechanic is cool, but that's not enough to save this for me. Motion controls feel better than this. 5/10.
May 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!:
50/50 this game is either fun or dogshit. It controls horribly and is frustrating to handle. The two drivers mechanic is cool, but that's not enough to save this for me. Motion controls feel better than this. 5/10.
50/50 this game is either fun or dogshit. It controls horribly and is frustrating to handle. The two drivers mechanic is cool, but that's not enough to save this for me. Motion controls feel better than this. 5/10.
The Batman (rewatch):
One of the best superhero movies I've seen. I love this portrayal of a younger, more emotional Batman using his detective skills to slowly crawl through the pipes of corruption to unravel the Riddler's plot. The setting is great, too, and I can't wait for part two. 8/10.
One of the best superhero movies I've seen. I love this portrayal of a younger, more emotional Batman using his detective skills to slowly crawl through the pipes of corruption to unravel the Riddler's plot. The setting is great, too, and I can't wait for part two. 8/10.
May 8, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The Batman (rewatch):
One of the best superhero movies I've seen. I love this portrayal of a younger, more emotional Batman using his detective skills to slowly crawl through the pipes of corruption to unravel the Riddler's plot. The setting is great, too, and I can't wait for part two. 8/10.
One of the best superhero movies I've seen. I love this portrayal of a younger, more emotional Batman using his detective skills to slowly crawl through the pipes of corruption to unravel the Riddler's plot. The setting is great, too, and I can't wait for part two. 8/10.
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered:
One of the best Spider-Man experiences I've had, period. This game does so much right, and does it incredibly well. The plot is gripping, the side-content is fun, and the web-swinging and combat are immensely enjoyable. I will play New Game+ one of these days. 9/10.
One of the best Spider-Man experiences I've had, period. This game does so much right, and does it incredibly well. The plot is gripping, the side-content is fun, and the web-swinging and combat are immensely enjoyable. I will play New Game+ one of these days. 9/10.
May 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered:
One of the best Spider-Man experiences I've had, period. This game does so much right, and does it incredibly well. The plot is gripping, the side-content is fun, and the web-swinging and combat are immensely enjoyable. I will play New Game+ one of these days. 9/10.
One of the best Spider-Man experiences I've had, period. This game does so much right, and does it incredibly well. The plot is gripping, the side-content is fun, and the web-swinging and combat are immensely enjoyable. I will play New Game+ one of these days. 9/10.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2025 theatrical re-release):
This is the only prequel that can almost stand on par with the originals. The writing and action of the prequels peaked here, and this movie still remains in my top three favorite Star Wars movies.
This is the only prequel that can almost stand on par with the originals. The writing and action of the prequels peaked here, and this movie still remains in my top three favorite Star Wars movies.
April 26, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2025 theatrical re-release):
This is the only prequel that can almost stand on par with the originals. The writing and action of the prequels peaked here, and this movie still remains in my top three favorite Star Wars movies.
This is the only prequel that can almost stand on par with the originals. The writing and action of the prequels peaked here, and this movie still remains in my top three favorite Star Wars movies.