Andrew
@ajreiffdesign.bsky.social
Theme park industry professional. Gaming / anime / fandom geek. Photographer. Disgruntled liberal American millennial.
Opinions are my own. Hate has no place here.
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Opinions are my own. Hate has no place here.
Game reviews > https://backloggd.com/u/ajreiffdesign/
Theme Park Zero > @themeparkzero.com
So I’m still not completely sold on the increased “chaos” of Kirby Air Riders’ City Trial mode.
I also think it’s going to need some rebalancing in the future with nerfs to the Tanks and Chariots. If you grab one you’re basically KO’ing everyone and stealing their boosts.
I also think it’s going to need some rebalancing in the future with nerfs to the Tanks and Chariots. If you grab one you’re basically KO’ing everyone and stealing their boosts.
November 16, 2025 at 3:44 AM
So I’m still not completely sold on the increased “chaos” of Kirby Air Riders’ City Trial mode.
I also think it’s going to need some rebalancing in the future with nerfs to the Tanks and Chariots. If you grab one you’re basically KO’ing everyone and stealing their boosts.
I also think it’s going to need some rebalancing in the future with nerfs to the Tanks and Chariots. If you grab one you’re basically KO’ing everyone and stealing their boosts.
Okay, Kirby Air Riders’ “vs. Boss” mode is way better than the original. Crazy fun.
November 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Okay, Kirby Air Riders’ “vs. Boss” mode is way better than the original. Crazy fun.
Holy what? The Bulk Star is actually VIABLE in Kirby Air Riders? How?!?
November 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Holy what? The Bulk Star is actually VIABLE in Kirby Air Riders? How?!?
I have to say... I have never been as glad to be completely indifferent to Metroid as a franchise (beyond its historical significance to the medium) as I am today.
November 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I have to say... I have never been as glad to be completely indifferent to Metroid as a franchise (beyond its historical significance to the medium) as I am today.
I decided I needed a break from my usual fare... So here I am reading my first visual novel since I read Steins;Gate 0 many years ago.
And whoo boy, did I pick a good one - Witch On The Holy Night, aka "Mahoyo". I am HOOKED and the plot is only just starting to ramp up. (Screenshot lacks context)
And whoo boy, did I pick a good one - Witch On The Holy Night, aka "Mahoyo". I am HOOKED and the plot is only just starting to ramp up. (Screenshot lacks context)
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I decided I needed a break from my usual fare... So here I am reading my first visual novel since I read Steins;Gate 0 many years ago.
And whoo boy, did I pick a good one - Witch On The Holy Night, aka "Mahoyo". I am HOOKED and the plot is only just starting to ramp up. (Screenshot lacks context)
And whoo boy, did I pick a good one - Witch On The Holy Night, aka "Mahoyo". I am HOOKED and the plot is only just starting to ramp up. (Screenshot lacks context)
Just going to leave this here with zero context other than:
"Nasu-verse."
"Nasu-verse."
November 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Just going to leave this here with zero context other than:
"Nasu-verse."
"Nasu-verse."
UPGRADE TO A PS5, YOU COWARDS, IT’S BEEN FIVE YEARS AND THEY’RE COLLECTING DUST ON OUR SHELVES
— Sony Japan, probably
— Sony Japan, probably
November 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
UPGRADE TO A PS5, YOU COWARDS, IT’S BEEN FIVE YEARS AND THEY’RE COLLECTING DUST ON OUR SHELVES
— Sony Japan, probably
— Sony Japan, probably
Good on People Make Games for pushing for further visibility on the Rockstar situation - and ESPECIALLY for visibility toward the people who have been wrongly impacted by the situation.
youtu.be/c9nOwjeznjI?...
youtu.be/c9nOwjeznjI?...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Good on People Make Games for pushing for further visibility on the Rockstar situation - and ESPECIALLY for visibility toward the people who have been wrongly impacted by the situation.
youtu.be/c9nOwjeznjI?...
youtu.be/c9nOwjeznjI?...
The art direction in Kirby Air Riders is STRONG. Like the original, there’s “just enough” of a lean in the photorealistic direction to elevate the visuals without leaving the “Kirby bubble”. And it all looks AMAZING in motion.
November 9, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The art direction in Kirby Air Riders is STRONG. Like the original, there’s “just enough” of a lean in the photorealistic direction to elevate the visuals without leaving the “Kirby bubble”. And it all looks AMAZING in motion.
More Kirby Air Riders: City Trial rewards very, VERY aggressive play. Machines are much more plentiful so you’re more easily able to swap out before you crash than in the original.
November 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
More Kirby Air Riders: City Trial rewards very, VERY aggressive play. Machines are much more plentiful so you’re more easily able to swap out before you crash than in the original.
Why yes, I am still good at deviously placing motion sensor bombs, thank you very much.
(Please do not take that out of context.)
(Please do not take that out of context.)
November 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Why yes, I am still good at deviously placing motion sensor bombs, thank you very much.
(Please do not take that out of context.)
(Please do not take that out of context.)
First impressions of Kirby Air Riders: This is WAY more “intense” than Air Ride on GameCube and it’s so much better for it.
The original feels downright tame by comparison.
The original feels downright tame by comparison.
November 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
First impressions of Kirby Air Riders: This is WAY more “intense” than Air Ride on GameCube and it’s so much better for it.
The original feels downright tame by comparison.
The original feels downright tame by comparison.
-furiously refreshes the American Nintendo eShop waiting for the Kirby Air Riders demo to appear-
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
-furiously refreshes the American Nintendo eShop waiting for the Kirby Air Riders demo to appear-
I’m sure the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC will be fun. People are enjoying the base game, they’ll enjoy the DLC too.
But there is no reason why any of it couldn’t have been part of the base game…
…apart from money, of course.
But there is no reason why any of it couldn’t have been part of the base game…
…apart from money, of course.
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I’m sure the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC will be fun. People are enjoying the base game, they’ll enjoy the DLC too.
But there is no reason why any of it couldn’t have been part of the base game…
…apart from money, of course.
But there is no reason why any of it couldn’t have been part of the base game…
…apart from money, of course.
So I finished the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC last night, and I’m… whelmed?
“Whelmed” is relative of course, because XC3 is far and away my favorite in the series. But the world building that I have typically praised the series for is starting to go off the rails. Lots of loose ends too.
“Whelmed” is relative of course, because XC3 is far and away my favorite in the series. But the world building that I have typically praised the series for is starting to go off the rails. Lots of loose ends too.
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
So I finished the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC last night, and I’m… whelmed?
“Whelmed” is relative of course, because XC3 is far and away my favorite in the series. But the world building that I have typically praised the series for is starting to go off the rails. Lots of loose ends too.
“Whelmed” is relative of course, because XC3 is far and away my favorite in the series. But the world building that I have typically praised the series for is starting to go off the rails. Lots of loose ends too.
POLITICAL OPINION DUMP! Mute if you wish. This is all I will post about this for now.
I think what is most striking about yesterday's results is that it wholeheartedly, unequivocally confirms that anyone who says "empathy and / or compassion is a weakness" is completely full of [censored].
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I think what is most striking about yesterday's results is that it wholeheartedly, unequivocally confirms that anyone who says "empathy and / or compassion is a weakness" is completely full of [censored].
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Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump's GOP. Takeaways from Election Day 2025
Democrats are dominating the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
apnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
POLITICAL OPINION DUMP! Mute if you wish. This is all I will post about this for now.
I think what is most striking about yesterday's results is that it wholeheartedly, unequivocally confirms that anyone who says "empathy and / or compassion is a weakness" is completely full of [censored].
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I think what is most striking about yesterday's results is that it wholeheartedly, unequivocally confirms that anyone who says "empathy and / or compassion is a weakness" is completely full of [censored].
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Sanity won today.
Maybe, just maybe, Americans have a reason to feel hopeful tonight.
Maybe, just maybe, Americans have a reason to feel hopeful tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Sanity won today.
Maybe, just maybe, Americans have a reason to feel hopeful tonight.
Maybe, just maybe, Americans have a reason to feel hopeful tonight.
Katamari on the Doun - Once Upon A KATAMARI OST
YouTube video by kabki
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Local elections matter! Americans, go vote!
(And PLEASE PLEASE go vote if you’re in PA, NJ, VA, or NYC.)
(And PLEASE PLEASE go vote if you’re in PA, NJ, VA, or NYC.)
November 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Local elections matter! Americans, go vote!
(And PLEASE PLEASE go vote if you’re in PA, NJ, VA, or NYC.)
(And PLEASE PLEASE go vote if you’re in PA, NJ, VA, or NYC.)
I relate to Rex so much here.
November 4, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I relate to Rex so much here.
A good friend of mine semi-jokingly posted that they wanted to bring Labubus back from China to scalp to help pay for their child’s college education.
I am once again reminded of the dystopian hellscape we are currently living in.
I am once again reminded of the dystopian hellscape we are currently living in.
November 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A good friend of mine semi-jokingly posted that they wanted to bring Labubus back from China to scalp to help pay for their child’s college education.
I am once again reminded of the dystopian hellscape we are currently living in.
I am once again reminded of the dystopian hellscape we are currently living in.
Game #19 of 2025 completed: Curse Crackers: For Whom The Belle Toils!
I was sold on this game's art direction, but it's a very solid retro-inspired platformer all things considered. A fun, concise story mode for folks who want "that", and endless secrets for folks who want "more".
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I was sold on this game's art direction, but it's a very solid retro-inspired platformer all things considered. A fun, concise story mode for folks who want "that", and endless secrets for folks who want "more".
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November 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Game #19 of 2025 completed: Curse Crackers: For Whom The Belle Toils!
I was sold on this game's art direction, but it's a very solid retro-inspired platformer all things considered. A fun, concise story mode for folks who want "that", and endless secrets for folks who want "more".
[1]
I was sold on this game's art direction, but it's a very solid retro-inspired platformer all things considered. A fun, concise story mode for folks who want "that", and endless secrets for folks who want "more".
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So one thing that this game has "re-confirmed" for me is that in 2D platformers, I absolutely love precision platforming sections and absolutely hate bosses. I think that's why I like Celeste so much.
November 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
So one thing that this game has "re-confirmed" for me is that in 2D platformers, I absolutely love precision platforming sections and absolutely hate bosses. I think that's why I like Celeste so much.
Thith gameth art directhion ith tho good.
November 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Thith gameth art directhion ith tho good.
Yes, you can pet the d--
Wait, how outdated is this meme now, anyway?
Wait, how outdated is this meme now, anyway?
November 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Yes, you can pet the d--
Wait, how outdated is this meme now, anyway?
Wait, how outdated is this meme now, anyway?