Christian Dueñas 🥭
@buttsonabutt.bsky.social
Producer for Maximum Fun // Editor for The Stacks Podcast. Videogames/movies/music/memes mostly
FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT
Leaning into that PS1 aesthetic and I love it. Puzzle-heavy horror/mystery with no combat. The first half is decent with some fun enough puzzles but really shines in the second half with more heartfelt and interesting character development. Not scary but that’s ok! Short & sweet
Leaning into that PS1 aesthetic and I love it. Puzzle-heavy horror/mystery with no combat. The first half is decent with some fun enough puzzles but really shines in the second half with more heartfelt and interesting character development. Not scary but that’s ok! Short & sweet
December 3, 2025 at 6:23 AM
FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT
Leaning into that PS1 aesthetic and I love it. Puzzle-heavy horror/mystery with no combat. The first half is decent with some fun enough puzzles but really shines in the second half with more heartfelt and interesting character development. Not scary but that’s ok! Short & sweet
Leaning into that PS1 aesthetic and I love it. Puzzle-heavy horror/mystery with no combat. The first half is decent with some fun enough puzzles but really shines in the second half with more heartfelt and interesting character development. Not scary but that’s ok! Short & sweet
THE PLUCKY SQUIRE
I remember seeing the trailer and being so excited. That art style is nice and some of the mechanics are super clever. Unfortunately the game is overall just okay. It’s not bad but it feels very rigid at times. You can only backtrack so much, puzzles are p easy, a lil too long. 🤷
I remember seeing the trailer and being so excited. That art style is nice and some of the mechanics are super clever. Unfortunately the game is overall just okay. It’s not bad but it feels very rigid at times. You can only backtrack so much, puzzles are p easy, a lil too long. 🤷
November 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
THE PLUCKY SQUIRE
I remember seeing the trailer and being so excited. That art style is nice and some of the mechanics are super clever. Unfortunately the game is overall just okay. It’s not bad but it feels very rigid at times. You can only backtrack so much, puzzles are p easy, a lil too long. 🤷
I remember seeing the trailer and being so excited. That art style is nice and some of the mechanics are super clever. Unfortunately the game is overall just okay. It’s not bad but it feels very rigid at times. You can only backtrack so much, puzzles are p easy, a lil too long. 🤷
BALL X PIT
Took over my life! I really enjoyed this game it just scratches that Vampire Survivors itch but you can strategize more with stats and ball placement. When you get synergy going it’s a sight to behold. Base building takes a while to get going but pays off late game. Incredible time sink
Took over my life! I really enjoyed this game it just scratches that Vampire Survivors itch but you can strategize more with stats and ball placement. When you get synergy going it’s a sight to behold. Base building takes a while to get going but pays off late game. Incredible time sink
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
BALL X PIT
Took over my life! I really enjoyed this game it just scratches that Vampire Survivors itch but you can strategize more with stats and ball placement. When you get synergy going it’s a sight to behold. Base building takes a while to get going but pays off late game. Incredible time sink
Took over my life! I really enjoyed this game it just scratches that Vampire Survivors itch but you can strategize more with stats and ball placement. When you get synergy going it’s a sight to behold. Base building takes a while to get going but pays off late game. Incredible time sink
HELLDIVERS 2
Oooh yea I am obsessed. I love the world building and how different every faction feels. I’ve had a few “I wonder if I can do that” moments that actually worked and that’s my favorite thing in videogames. Obviously much more fun in a group but solo runs are great as well. Def recommend
Oooh yea I am obsessed. I love the world building and how different every faction feels. I’ve had a few “I wonder if I can do that” moments that actually worked and that’s my favorite thing in videogames. Obviously much more fun in a group but solo runs are great as well. Def recommend
October 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
HELLDIVERS 2
Oooh yea I am obsessed. I love the world building and how different every faction feels. I’ve had a few “I wonder if I can do that” moments that actually worked and that’s my favorite thing in videogames. Obviously much more fun in a group but solo runs are great as well. Def recommend
Oooh yea I am obsessed. I love the world building and how different every faction feels. I’ve had a few “I wonder if I can do that” moments that actually worked and that’s my favorite thing in videogames. Obviously much more fun in a group but solo runs are great as well. Def recommend
I AM YOUR BEAST
A very solid fast paced FPS with something to say. Kinda light but also on-the-nose commentary about government and militarism. Short length and a very fluid style of gunplay makes for a good satisfying combo. Additional modes and objectives that can really test you are also nice.
A very solid fast paced FPS with something to say. Kinda light but also on-the-nose commentary about government and militarism. Short length and a very fluid style of gunplay makes for a good satisfying combo. Additional modes and objectives that can really test you are also nice.
September 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I AM YOUR BEAST
A very solid fast paced FPS with something to say. Kinda light but also on-the-nose commentary about government and militarism. Short length and a very fluid style of gunplay makes for a good satisfying combo. Additional modes and objectives that can really test you are also nice.
A very solid fast paced FPS with something to say. Kinda light but also on-the-nose commentary about government and militarism. Short length and a very fluid style of gunplay makes for a good satisfying combo. Additional modes and objectives that can really test you are also nice.
MAFIA THE OLD COUNTRY
I have really enjoyed the worlds of each of these games. Some great characters, solid voice acting and beautiful scenery that is a little let down by the familiar plot. Stealth and shooting feel very fine. I had a good time and it’s like 12-15 hrs. Get it on sale!
I have really enjoyed the worlds of each of these games. Some great characters, solid voice acting and beautiful scenery that is a little let down by the familiar plot. Stealth and shooting feel very fine. I had a good time and it’s like 12-15 hrs. Get it on sale!
August 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
MAFIA THE OLD COUNTRY
I have really enjoyed the worlds of each of these games. Some great characters, solid voice acting and beautiful scenery that is a little let down by the familiar plot. Stealth and shooting feel very fine. I had a good time and it’s like 12-15 hrs. Get it on sale!
I have really enjoyed the worlds of each of these games. Some great characters, solid voice acting and beautiful scenery that is a little let down by the familiar plot. Stealth and shooting feel very fine. I had a good time and it’s like 12-15 hrs. Get it on sale!
GHOSTRUNNER 2
My type of game. Very fast very twitchy and when you string together a good combo you feel very very cool. A little glitchy with collisions but nothing game breaking. Great music, annoying writing, super solid combat. Motorcycle sections were a great addition
My type of game. Very fast very twitchy and when you string together a good combo you feel very very cool. A little glitchy with collisions but nothing game breaking. Great music, annoying writing, super solid combat. Motorcycle sections were a great addition
August 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
GHOSTRUNNER 2
My type of game. Very fast very twitchy and when you string together a good combo you feel very very cool. A little glitchy with collisions but nothing game breaking. Great music, annoying writing, super solid combat. Motorcycle sections were a great addition
My type of game. Very fast very twitchy and when you string together a good combo you feel very very cool. A little glitchy with collisions but nothing game breaking. Great music, annoying writing, super solid combat. Motorcycle sections were a great addition
WHEEL WORLD
A neat and short game all about becoming the best biker in the land. A pretty art style, fine biking, and a wild amount of customization carry the repetitive gameplay. Go to new land, race ppl, find new parts, rinse repeat. I still liked it overall. Cute podcast game.
A neat and short game all about becoming the best biker in the land. A pretty art style, fine biking, and a wild amount of customization carry the repetitive gameplay. Go to new land, race ppl, find new parts, rinse repeat. I still liked it overall. Cute podcast game.
July 27, 2025 at 6:14 AM
WHEEL WORLD
A neat and short game all about becoming the best biker in the land. A pretty art style, fine biking, and a wild amount of customization carry the repetitive gameplay. Go to new land, race ppl, find new parts, rinse repeat. I still liked it overall. Cute podcast game.
A neat and short game all about becoming the best biker in the land. A pretty art style, fine biking, and a wild amount of customization carry the repetitive gameplay. Go to new land, race ppl, find new parts, rinse repeat. I still liked it overall. Cute podcast game.
DESPELOTE
What a heartfelt charming game this is. Autobiographical story about a boy growing up in Ecuador while the national team were in the process of qualifying for the World Cup. Great lo-fi look with some super clever audio design. Really wonderfully captures that feeling of being a kid. 💕💕
What a heartfelt charming game this is. Autobiographical story about a boy growing up in Ecuador while the national team were in the process of qualifying for the World Cup. Great lo-fi look with some super clever audio design. Really wonderfully captures that feeling of being a kid. 💕💕
July 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
DESPELOTE
What a heartfelt charming game this is. Autobiographical story about a boy growing up in Ecuador while the national team were in the process of qualifying for the World Cup. Great lo-fi look with some super clever audio design. Really wonderfully captures that feeling of being a kid. 💕💕
What a heartfelt charming game this is. Autobiographical story about a boy growing up in Ecuador while the national team were in the process of qualifying for the World Cup. Great lo-fi look with some super clever audio design. Really wonderfully captures that feeling of being a kid. 💕💕
SUPERLIMINAL
An ingenious concept all about perspective and size with clever puzzles and some really incredible little moments. Pretty short but I think that’s a good thing. Shades of Portal and Stanley Parable. Highly highly recommend especially loved the ending sequence. Very sweet message.
An ingenious concept all about perspective and size with clever puzzles and some really incredible little moments. Pretty short but I think that’s a good thing. Shades of Portal and Stanley Parable. Highly highly recommend especially loved the ending sequence. Very sweet message.
July 15, 2025 at 7:29 AM
SUPERLIMINAL
An ingenious concept all about perspective and size with clever puzzles and some really incredible little moments. Pretty short but I think that’s a good thing. Shades of Portal and Stanley Parable. Highly highly recommend especially loved the ending sequence. Very sweet message.
An ingenious concept all about perspective and size with clever puzzles and some really incredible little moments. Pretty short but I think that’s a good thing. Shades of Portal and Stanley Parable. Highly highly recommend especially loved the ending sequence. Very sweet message.
INDIKA
What a weird wonderful genre bending experience this was. You are a nun trying to deliver a letter far away. Lots of discussion on the nuances of faith, sacrifice, free will, regret, with light puzzle solving and infrequent action. I’m glad something like this can exist in videogames.
What a weird wonderful genre bending experience this was. You are a nun trying to deliver a letter far away. Lots of discussion on the nuances of faith, sacrifice, free will, regret, with light puzzle solving and infrequent action. I’m glad something like this can exist in videogames.
July 12, 2025 at 6:33 AM
INDIKA
What a weird wonderful genre bending experience this was. You are a nun trying to deliver a letter far away. Lots of discussion on the nuances of faith, sacrifice, free will, regret, with light puzzle solving and infrequent action. I’m glad something like this can exist in videogames.
What a weird wonderful genre bending experience this was. You are a nun trying to deliver a letter far away. Lots of discussion on the nuances of faith, sacrifice, free will, regret, with light puzzle solving and infrequent action. I’m glad something like this can exist in videogames.
REMATCH
~15 hours in and I’m really enjoying it. More arcade-y than FIFA but also super technical. Hitboxes are wonky sometimes and this is 1000x more fun with friends, but the core gameplay is solid. Biggest complaint is lack of content + no bots to practice. Great foundation to build on tho
~15 hours in and I’m really enjoying it. More arcade-y than FIFA but also super technical. Hitboxes are wonky sometimes and this is 1000x more fun with friends, but the core gameplay is solid. Biggest complaint is lack of content + no bots to practice. Great foundation to build on tho
July 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
REMATCH
~15 hours in and I’m really enjoying it. More arcade-y than FIFA but also super technical. Hitboxes are wonky sometimes and this is 1000x more fun with friends, but the core gameplay is solid. Biggest complaint is lack of content + no bots to practice. Great foundation to build on tho
~15 hours in and I’m really enjoying it. More arcade-y than FIFA but also super technical. Hitboxes are wonky sometimes and this is 1000x more fun with friends, but the core gameplay is solid. Biggest complaint is lack of content + no bots to practice. Great foundation to build on tho
MAFIA 3 + DLC
After all the patches and DLC I think this is a decent entry into the franchise. Great art direction good soundtrack superb voice acting and a fine story keeps you going thru all the repetitive missions in every district. I really liked the characters in this they felt distinct
After all the patches and DLC I think this is a decent entry into the franchise. Great art direction good soundtrack superb voice acting and a fine story keeps you going thru all the repetitive missions in every district. I really liked the characters in this they felt distinct
July 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
MAFIA 3 + DLC
After all the patches and DLC I think this is a decent entry into the franchise. Great art direction good soundtrack superb voice acting and a fine story keeps you going thru all the repetitive missions in every district. I really liked the characters in this they felt distinct
After all the patches and DLC I think this is a decent entry into the franchise. Great art direction good soundtrack superb voice acting and a fine story keeps you going thru all the repetitive missions in every district. I really liked the characters in this they felt distinct
WARHAMMER 40K SPACE MARINE REMASTER
I don’t wanna knock it too much for being made over a decade ago. Levels feel large but empty. Combat feels so limited. Audio logs provide some incentive for exploration and Orks are a fun enemy to blast away. Not a must play but I had fun for a few hours.
I don’t wanna knock it too much for being made over a decade ago. Levels feel large but empty. Combat feels so limited. Audio logs provide some incentive for exploration and Orks are a fun enemy to blast away. Not a must play but I had fun for a few hours.
June 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
WARHAMMER 40K SPACE MARINE REMASTER
I don’t wanna knock it too much for being made over a decade ago. Levels feel large but empty. Combat feels so limited. Audio logs provide some incentive for exploration and Orks are a fun enemy to blast away. Not a must play but I had fun for a few hours.
I don’t wanna knock it too much for being made over a decade ago. Levels feel large but empty. Combat feels so limited. Audio logs provide some incentive for exploration and Orks are a fun enemy to blast away. Not a must play but I had fun for a few hours.
DOOM: THE DARK AGES
Not my favorite of this new trilogy but a super solid entry. Generous parry windows and crunchy combat makes for a very satisfying experience. Story once again is a lot but doesn’t get in the way. Stunning art direction too. Crank it up to Nightmare and start blastin.
Not my favorite of this new trilogy but a super solid entry. Generous parry windows and crunchy combat makes for a very satisfying experience. Story once again is a lot but doesn’t get in the way. Stunning art direction too. Crank it up to Nightmare and start blastin.
May 29, 2025 at 12:17 AM
DOOM: THE DARK AGES
Not my favorite of this new trilogy but a super solid entry. Generous parry windows and crunchy combat makes for a very satisfying experience. Story once again is a lot but doesn’t get in the way. Stunning art direction too. Crank it up to Nightmare and start blastin.
Not my favorite of this new trilogy but a super solid entry. Generous parry windows and crunchy combat makes for a very satisfying experience. Story once again is a lot but doesn’t get in the way. Stunning art direction too. Crank it up to Nightmare and start blastin.
THE EXIT 8
What a strange experience this game was. Very short but establishes a mood and sticks with it. Essentially a spot the difference game inside of a creepy sterile liminal space. No music no dialog just vibes. I liked it. Got me scared a few times but some anomalies are super subtle.
What a strange experience this game was. Very short but establishes a mood and sticks with it. Essentially a spot the difference game inside of a creepy sterile liminal space. No music no dialog just vibes. I liked it. Got me scared a few times but some anomalies are super subtle.
May 6, 2025 at 6:44 AM
THE EXIT 8
What a strange experience this game was. Very short but establishes a mood and sticks with it. Essentially a spot the difference game inside of a creepy sterile liminal space. No music no dialog just vibes. I liked it. Got me scared a few times but some anomalies are super subtle.
What a strange experience this game was. Very short but establishes a mood and sticks with it. Essentially a spot the difference game inside of a creepy sterile liminal space. No music no dialog just vibes. I liked it. Got me scared a few times but some anomalies are super subtle.
SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT
What a nice time! So much character in every corner of this game. Combat feels tacked on. Like it just needs to be there to get ppl to play. The story and music and voice acting are all good tho. Deals with concepts not often seen in videogames. Great work would recommend.
What a nice time! So much character in every corner of this game. Combat feels tacked on. Like it just needs to be there to get ppl to play. The story and music and voice acting are all good tho. Deals with concepts not often seen in videogames. Great work would recommend.
May 4, 2025 at 1:57 AM
SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT
What a nice time! So much character in every corner of this game. Combat feels tacked on. Like it just needs to be there to get ppl to play. The story and music and voice acting are all good tho. Deals with concepts not often seen in videogames. Great work would recommend.
What a nice time! So much character in every corner of this game. Combat feels tacked on. Like it just needs to be there to get ppl to play. The story and music and voice acting are all good tho. Deals with concepts not often seen in videogames. Great work would recommend.
MONSTER HUNTER WILDS
I’ve been playing this series on and off since PSP and it’s neat to see how much gameplay has evolved. The small changes here are pretty useful. The mounts are great for traversal but lessens the fun of on-foot exploration. Combat is still top notch. Story is 👎 but idrc
I’ve been playing this series on and off since PSP and it’s neat to see how much gameplay has evolved. The small changes here are pretty useful. The mounts are great for traversal but lessens the fun of on-foot exploration. Combat is still top notch. Story is 👎 but idrc
March 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
MONSTER HUNTER WILDS
I’ve been playing this series on and off since PSP and it’s neat to see how much gameplay has evolved. The small changes here are pretty useful. The mounts are great for traversal but lessens the fun of on-foot exploration. Combat is still top notch. Story is 👎 but idrc
I’ve been playing this series on and off since PSP and it’s neat to see how much gameplay has evolved. The small changes here are pretty useful. The mounts are great for traversal but lessens the fun of on-foot exploration. Combat is still top notch. Story is 👎 but idrc
MULLET MADJACK
Yea of course I’m gonna like this. Very 90s anime cyberpunk inspired. Super fast FPS with a roguelite twist. Think Hotline Miami but first person. A rip roarin time with a cool aesthetic and extremely on the nose commentary about consumerism and whatnot. Short and sweet.
Yea of course I’m gonna like this. Very 90s anime cyberpunk inspired. Super fast FPS with a roguelite twist. Think Hotline Miami but first person. A rip roarin time with a cool aesthetic and extremely on the nose commentary about consumerism and whatnot. Short and sweet.
March 18, 2025 at 3:20 AM
MULLET MADJACK
Yea of course I’m gonna like this. Very 90s anime cyberpunk inspired. Super fast FPS with a roguelite twist. Think Hotline Miami but first person. A rip roarin time with a cool aesthetic and extremely on the nose commentary about consumerism and whatnot. Short and sweet.
Yea of course I’m gonna like this. Very 90s anime cyberpunk inspired. Super fast FPS with a roguelite twist. Think Hotline Miami but first person. A rip roarin time with a cool aesthetic and extremely on the nose commentary about consumerism and whatnot. Short and sweet.
KILL KNIGHT
I mean look this is extremely my type of game. The harsh visuals, the excessive violence, the insane difficulty. It’s all there and it works really really well. Reminds me of Doom 2016 in how resource economy worked with the combat design. Brutal top down shooter that’s worth your time
I mean look this is extremely my type of game. The harsh visuals, the excessive violence, the insane difficulty. It’s all there and it works really really well. Reminds me of Doom 2016 in how resource economy worked with the combat design. Brutal top down shooter that’s worth your time
February 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
KILL KNIGHT
I mean look this is extremely my type of game. The harsh visuals, the excessive violence, the insane difficulty. It’s all there and it works really really well. Reminds me of Doom 2016 in how resource economy worked with the combat design. Brutal top down shooter that’s worth your time
I mean look this is extremely my type of game. The harsh visuals, the excessive violence, the insane difficulty. It’s all there and it works really really well. Reminds me of Doom 2016 in how resource economy worked with the combat design. Brutal top down shooter that’s worth your time
NINJA GAIDEN 2 BLACK
A lot of fun! Nice and fluid and gory and pretty short. Big DMC vibes. Story is kind of nothing but the enemy and weapon variety keeps things interesting. Looks really nice at points too. Some jank with camera control and platforming sections but action makes up for it.
A lot of fun! Nice and fluid and gory and pretty short. Big DMC vibes. Story is kind of nothing but the enemy and weapon variety keeps things interesting. Looks really nice at points too. Some jank with camera control and platforming sections but action makes up for it.
January 30, 2025 at 7:54 AM
NINJA GAIDEN 2 BLACK
A lot of fun! Nice and fluid and gory and pretty short. Big DMC vibes. Story is kind of nothing but the enemy and weapon variety keeps things interesting. Looks really nice at points too. Some jank with camera control and platforming sections but action makes up for it.
A lot of fun! Nice and fluid and gory and pretty short. Big DMC vibes. Story is kind of nothing but the enemy and weapon variety keeps things interesting. Looks really nice at points too. Some jank with camera control and platforming sections but action makes up for it.
CARRION
2D “reverse-horror” metroidvania-lite game where you’re a monster terrorizing ppl in a research facility. Movement and “combat” felt pretty nice and looked very nasty in a good way. A little too long and some “where tf do I go” moments but the experience is worth your 4ish hours.
2D “reverse-horror” metroidvania-lite game where you’re a monster terrorizing ppl in a research facility. Movement and “combat” felt pretty nice and looked very nasty in a good way. A little too long and some “where tf do I go” moments but the experience is worth your 4ish hours.
January 18, 2025 at 3:52 AM
CARRION
2D “reverse-horror” metroidvania-lite game where you’re a monster terrorizing ppl in a research facility. Movement and “combat” felt pretty nice and looked very nasty in a good way. A little too long and some “where tf do I go” moments but the experience is worth your 4ish hours.
2D “reverse-horror” metroidvania-lite game where you’re a monster terrorizing ppl in a research facility. Movement and “combat” felt pretty nice and looked very nasty in a good way. A little too long and some “where tf do I go” moments but the experience is worth your 4ish hours.
INDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE
Greater than the sum of its parts. Combat is a little floaty, exploration is overwhelming at first, story is fun and puzzles are great. Once you get into the groove it’s a rip roaring adventure. Don’t spend all your time at the Vatican keep going!
Greater than the sum of its parts. Combat is a little floaty, exploration is overwhelming at first, story is fun and puzzles are great. Once you get into the groove it’s a rip roaring adventure. Don’t spend all your time at the Vatican keep going!
January 13, 2025 at 5:20 AM
INDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE
Greater than the sum of its parts. Combat is a little floaty, exploration is overwhelming at first, story is fun and puzzles are great. Once you get into the groove it’s a rip roaring adventure. Don’t spend all your time at the Vatican keep going!
Greater than the sum of its parts. Combat is a little floaty, exploration is overwhelming at first, story is fun and puzzles are great. Once you get into the groove it’s a rip roaring adventure. Don’t spend all your time at the Vatican keep going!
KANE AND LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS
A nasty game in all aspects. Visually ugly with a handheld cam look that blocks your view so often. Mechanically stiff with duck and cover shooting with insanely inaccurate weapons. Even the ending was terrible. It’s short at least. Feels 7th gen gaming in the worst ways
A nasty game in all aspects. Visually ugly with a handheld cam look that blocks your view so often. Mechanically stiff with duck and cover shooting with insanely inaccurate weapons. Even the ending was terrible. It’s short at least. Feels 7th gen gaming in the worst ways
January 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM
KANE AND LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS
A nasty game in all aspects. Visually ugly with a handheld cam look that blocks your view so often. Mechanically stiff with duck and cover shooting with insanely inaccurate weapons. Even the ending was terrible. It’s short at least. Feels 7th gen gaming in the worst ways
A nasty game in all aspects. Visually ugly with a handheld cam look that blocks your view so often. Mechanically stiff with duck and cover shooting with insanely inaccurate weapons. Even the ending was terrible. It’s short at least. Feels 7th gen gaming in the worst ways