AlanWithTea || The Indie Ocean
@alanwithtea.bsky.social
Infrequent YouTuber, fairly prolific poster, siaradwr gwael o Gymraeg. Likes indie games, board games, trad roguelikes, medieval history.
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So far I'd say Heretic isn't as good as Doom BUT it does have some more eye-pleasing environments than Doom's parade of space bases/hell forts
November 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
So far I'd say Heretic isn't as good as Doom BUT it does have some more eye-pleasing environments than Doom's parade of space bases/hell forts
Next finish: Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
A "blobber" (party dungeon crawl e.g. Grimrock) but unlike many in the genre it's pretty short at around 8 hours. A couple of annoying areas aside, it's pretty good. I find this genre hit and miss. This one is mostly hit.
A "blobber" (party dungeon crawl e.g. Grimrock) but unlike many in the genre it's pretty short at around 8 hours. A couple of annoying areas aside, it's pretty good. I find this genre hit and miss. This one is mostly hit.
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Next finish: Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
A "blobber" (party dungeon crawl e.g. Grimrock) but unlike many in the genre it's pretty short at around 8 hours. A couple of annoying areas aside, it's pretty good. I find this genre hit and miss. This one is mostly hit.
A "blobber" (party dungeon crawl e.g. Grimrock) but unlike many in the genre it's pretty short at around 8 hours. A couple of annoying areas aside, it's pretty good. I find this genre hit and miss. This one is mostly hit.
*Reading a game description* "Oh this sounds pretty good--"
"...Oh. Oh no."
"...Oh. Oh no."
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
*Reading a game description* "Oh this sounds pretty good--"
"...Oh. Oh no."
"...Oh. Oh no."
My childhood favourite board game. Later editions weren't the same because Gary Chalk's art was such a large part of the vibe. Also, the City expansion was the ultimate form of the game.
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
My childhood favourite board game. Later editions weren't the same because Gary Chalk's art was such a large part of the vibe. Also, the City expansion was the ultimate form of the game.
The new Boglands expansion for Halls of Torment is pretty good. There's some fun stuff in there.
November 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The new Boglands expansion for Halls of Torment is pretty good. There's some fun stuff in there.
Yet again: STOP "SEALING AWAY" REALLY DANGEROUS FANTASY VILLAINS. THEY ALWAYS GET OUT.
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Yet again: STOP "SEALING AWAY" REALLY DANGEROUS FANTASY VILLAINS. THEY ALWAYS GET OUT.
Today's #RandomGameSaturday gives us one of my personal favourite Zelda games - Link's Awakening.
This is probably my joint favourite alongside Majora's Mask. I think it's no coincidence that both of my favourites are slightly surreal and dreamlike.
This is probably my joint favourite alongside Majora's Mask. I think it's no coincidence that both of my favourites are slightly surreal and dreamlike.
November 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Today's #RandomGameSaturday gives us one of my personal favourite Zelda games - Link's Awakening.
This is probably my joint favourite alongside Majora's Mask. I think it's no coincidence that both of my favourites are slightly surreal and dreamlike.
This is probably my joint favourite alongside Majora's Mask. I think it's no coincidence that both of my favourites are slightly surreal and dreamlike.
Asura the Striker is a recent game but it gives us a very nostalgic arcade intro sound
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Asura the Striker is a recent game but it gives us a very nostalgic arcade intro sound
I realise no one follows me for board game content (or indeed any content) but I've been feeling boardy lately, so here are my 5 most played games according to BGG
#1 isn't a surprise but #4 is - I don't feel like I've played it that much
#1 isn't a surprise but #4 is - I don't feel like I've played it that much
November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I realise no one follows me for board game content (or indeed any content) but I've been feeling boardy lately, so here are my 5 most played games according to BGG
#1 isn't a surprise but #4 is - I don't feel like I've played it that much
#1 isn't a surprise but #4 is - I don't feel like I've played it that much
The usual responses to being offered a quest...?
November 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The usual responses to being offered a quest...?
Okay, that's a bit much
November 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Okay, that's a bit much
Relatable guard
November 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Relatable guard
A start of November skircle for the masses. I see @arcanalegacy.bsky.social has moved into the inner circle now. Most of the others are regulars
November 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A start of November skircle for the masses. I see @arcanalegacy.bsky.social has moved into the inner circle now. Most of the others are regulars
This was advertised at me on Instagram, and I am unconvinced
November 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
This was advertised at me on Instagram, and I am unconvinced
Played the demo of Asura the Striker (released earlier this year) and immediately bought it
November 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Played the demo of Asura the Striker (released earlier this year) and immediately bought it
For the first #RandomGameSaturday of November we draw... Fallout New Vegas
I've only played two Fallout games - this and 3. Personally I prefer 3 because I like how bare and deserted the Capital Wasteland is, but I get why people prefer this one
I've only played two Fallout games - this and 3. Personally I prefer 3 because I like how bare and deserted the Capital Wasteland is, but I get why people prefer this one
November 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
For the first #RandomGameSaturday of November we draw... Fallout New Vegas
I've only played two Fallout games - this and 3. Personally I prefer 3 because I like how bare and deserted the Capital Wasteland is, but I get why people prefer this one
I've only played two Fallout games - this and 3. Personally I prefer 3 because I like how bare and deserted the Capital Wasteland is, but I get why people prefer this one
Still finding uses for this screenshot of a tweet from Ziggy
November 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Still finding uses for this screenshot of a tweet from Ziggy
Oh it's that guy
November 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Oh it's that guy
I haven't played all the Ys games by any stretch, but I'd rank the ones I've played like this:
VIII
X
IX
Seven
VI
I
Oath in Felghana
Origin
II
VIII
X
IX
Seven
VI
I
Oath in Felghana
Origin
II
October 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I haven't played all the Ys games by any stretch, but I'd rank the ones I've played like this:
VIII
X
IX
Seven
VI
I
Oath in Felghana
Origin
II
VIII
X
IX
Seven
VI
I
Oath in Felghana
Origin
II
Next finish is Ys X: Nordics
I LOVED 8, and 9 was almost as good, so 10 had big shoes to fill. This comes closest to toppling 8, it's that good. You know how Black Flag was Assassin's Creed but pirates? Nordics is (modern) Ys but pirates. The whole seafaring aspect actually adds a lot. Great stuff
I LOVED 8, and 9 was almost as good, so 10 had big shoes to fill. This comes closest to toppling 8, it's that good. You know how Black Flag was Assassin's Creed but pirates? Nordics is (modern) Ys but pirates. The whole seafaring aspect actually adds a lot. Great stuff
October 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Next finish is Ys X: Nordics
I LOVED 8, and 9 was almost as good, so 10 had big shoes to fill. This comes closest to toppling 8, it's that good. You know how Black Flag was Assassin's Creed but pirates? Nordics is (modern) Ys but pirates. The whole seafaring aspect actually adds a lot. Great stuff
I LOVED 8, and 9 was almost as good, so 10 had big shoes to fill. This comes closest to toppling 8, it's that good. You know how Black Flag was Assassin's Creed but pirates? Nordics is (modern) Ys but pirates. The whole seafaring aspect actually adds a lot. Great stuff
Being a fan of traditional roguelikes, I think it'd be nice to have a physical copy of the Epyx edition of Rogue...
...but not THAT nice
...but not THAT nice
October 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Being a fan of traditional roguelikes, I think it'd be nice to have a physical copy of the Epyx edition of Rogue...
...but not THAT nice
...but not THAT nice
Next finish: Parasite Eve
Mixed feelings. Some parts I loved, but others were miserable. Overall liked it, and it's very cinematic even now, but it does have plenty of flaws, among them a tedious middle section which drags.
Mixed feelings. Some parts I loved, but others were miserable. Overall liked it, and it's very cinematic even now, but it does have plenty of flaws, among them a tedious middle section which drags.
October 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Next finish: Parasite Eve
Mixed feelings. Some parts I loved, but others were miserable. Overall liked it, and it's very cinematic even now, but it does have plenty of flaws, among them a tedious middle section which drags.
Mixed feelings. Some parts I loved, but others were miserable. Overall liked it, and it's very cinematic even now, but it does have plenty of flaws, among them a tedious middle section which drags.
#RandomGameSatuday this week threw up a bit more Master System.
Sonic 2: Sonic Goes Hang Gliding is surprisingly difficult, but I have fond memories of it. It also has some music that continues to be reused/referenced to this day
Sonic 2: Sonic Goes Hang Gliding is surprisingly difficult, but I have fond memories of it. It also has some music that continues to be reused/referenced to this day
October 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#RandomGameSatuday this week threw up a bit more Master System.
Sonic 2: Sonic Goes Hang Gliding is surprisingly difficult, but I have fond memories of it. It also has some music that continues to be reused/referenced to this day
Sonic 2: Sonic Goes Hang Gliding is surprisingly difficult, but I have fond memories of it. It also has some music that continues to be reused/referenced to this day
My favourite bit of the Higurashi intro - "I'll take you away, along with that finger" 😂
October 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
My favourite bit of the Higurashi intro - "I'll take you away, along with that finger" 😂
Rewatching one of my formative anime series for spooky season
October 23, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Rewatching one of my formative anime series for spooky season