Cameron Wallace
@camwallaceprime.bsky.social
Play Submachine: Legacy
Also, I just found out that it's $50, instead of $60 like Volume 1. Assuming MGS4 is $30 and PW is $20, I think that's okay actually. PW being the same as the other so far and MGS4 being a bit more makes sense. No complaints about the value of the package from me anymore.
February 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Also, I just found out that it's $50, instead of $60 like Volume 1. Assuming MGS4 is $30 and PW is $20, I think that's okay actually. PW being the same as the other so far and MGS4 being a bit more makes sense. No complaints about the value of the package from me anymore.
Stare in the mirror and chant "Bloody Elly" three times...
February 14, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Stare in the mirror and chant "Bloody Elly" three times...
I've never heard of "Battle Arena Toshinden" before in my life, but apparently at the time it was notable enough to make it onto this list. So maybe it WAS overrated.
Or maybe the author just had a grudge against this one game. And Rare.
Or maybe the author just had a grudge against this one game. And Rare.
February 14, 2026 at 12:13 AM
I've never heard of "Battle Arena Toshinden" before in my life, but apparently at the time it was notable enough to make it onto this list. So maybe it WAS overrated.
Or maybe the author just had a grudge against this one game. And Rare.
Or maybe the author just had a grudge against this one game. And Rare.
Also, "better off waiting for Super Princess Peach." Lmao.
February 14, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Also, "better off waiting for Super Princess Peach." Lmao.
Damn. I've gotta say, it never really occurred to me how much less common the word "overrated" has become. I'm glad to see it go. But maybe it just got replaced with "mid." Who knows.
February 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Damn. I've gotta say, it never really occurred to me how much less common the word "overrated" has become. I'm glad to see it go. But maybe it just got replaced with "mid." Who knows.
I'm kinda surprised that it picked up *after* Rare, considering DK Arcade and DKC have little to no bearing on each other besides both having a character named "Donkey Kong."
February 13, 2026 at 11:49 PM
I'm kinda surprised that it picked up *after* Rare, considering DK Arcade and DKC have little to no bearing on each other besides both having a character named "Donkey Kong."
My only complaint is that it's locked behind difficulty options. If I'm playing the game on Normal, why don't I get to fight the final boss? It's not even hard enough to make sense being locked behind Hard. It led to the game being a massive anticlimax for me.
February 13, 2026 at 6:59 PM
My only complaint is that it's locked behind difficulty options. If I'm playing the game on Normal, why don't I get to fight the final boss? It's not even hard enough to make sense being locked behind Hard. It led to the game being a massive anticlimax for me.
I've been playing it recently, it's pretty fun.
February 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I've been playing it recently, it's pretty fun.
I remember exploring this in Smash Bros Ultimate. It's really cool how ther recreated it there.
February 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
I remember exploring this in Smash Bros Ultimate. It's really cool how ther recreated it there.
I KNEW it. I bet DK '94 made them happy, though.
February 13, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I KNEW it. I bet DK '94 made them happy, though.
As a big fan of Dead Cells, will definitely pick it up. I hope it's not a roguelike, though, I'm ready to see a more traditional Metroidvania from that team.
February 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM
As a big fan of Dead Cells, will definitely pick it up. I hope it's not a roguelike, though, I'm ready to see a more traditional Metroidvania from that team.
I wonder if there were hard-core DK Arcade fans that were upset about the series becoming a platformer with DK as the lead.
February 13, 2026 at 3:37 PM
I wonder if there were hard-core DK Arcade fans that were upset about the series becoming a platformer with DK as the lead.
I've always assumed MGSV would be counted as 2 games, so I wasn't expecting it in Vol. 2. Would love to get to play it on Switch 2 if the Master Collection continues.
February 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM
I've always assumed MGSV would be counted as 2 games, so I wasn't expecting it in Vol. 2. Would love to get to play it on Switch 2 if the Master Collection continues.
That's true. I didn't mention it since it occupies the same slot as MG NES/Snake's Revenge and the Graphic Novels in Vol. 1. Good too see it, though. (And glad they're actually calling it Ghost Babel, unlike what they did here in the states when it released).
February 12, 2026 at 11:53 PM
That's true. I didn't mention it since it occupies the same slot as MG NES/Snake's Revenge and the Graphic Novels in Vol. 1. Good too see it, though. (And glad they're actually calling it Ghost Babel, unlike what they did here in the states when it released).
It's great that MGS4 is finally free, but damn I was hoping for PO too at least. Feels like a bit of a letdown value-wise compared to 1.
February 12, 2026 at 11:47 PM
It's great that MGS4 is finally free, but damn I was hoping for PO too at least. Feels like a bit of a letdown value-wise compared to 1.
Wait, it's just 4 and PW? I was really holding out for a Portable Ops port as well. Compared to Vol 1 having MG1&2 and MGS 1, 2, and 3, this feels like a weaker offering.
February 12, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Wait, it's just 4 and PW? I was really holding out for a Portable Ops port as well. Compared to Vol 1 having MG1&2 and MGS 1, 2, and 3, this feels like a weaker offering.
Wait, did they confirm Vol 2? Didn't watch the Sate of Play. Been waiting for it for ages.
February 12, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Wait, did they confirm Vol 2? Didn't watch the Sate of Play. Been waiting for it for ages.
Wdym you like being able to pay your bills? All of your revenue is going straight into the gacha, my man.
February 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Wdym you like being able to pay your bills? All of your revenue is going straight into the gacha, my man.
You just know the Xenogears team thought this was hilarious.
February 8, 2026 at 3:53 PM
You just know the Xenogears team thought this was hilarious.
I had fun with Prime 3, while Prime 4 was kind of a slog for me. I didn't hate it but I didn't really get anything out of it either.
I'm glad you enjoyed it though.
I'm glad you enjoyed it though.
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 AM
I had fun with Prime 3, while Prime 4 was kind of a slog for me. I didn't hate it but I didn't really get anything out of it either.
I'm glad you enjoyed it though.
I'm glad you enjoyed it though.
If anything, the game is unable to commit one way or another. It wants to be a linear action game, but can't let go of the typical Metroid trappings, leaving it feeling half-hearted in both directions. If it really committed to being different, at least it would be respectable.
February 5, 2026 at 5:51 AM
If anything, the game is unable to commit one way or another. It wants to be a linear action game, but can't let go of the typical Metroid trappings, leaving it feeling half-hearted in both directions. If it really committed to being different, at least it would be respectable.
Even then, I think the game has too many glaring flaws outside of not being a Metroidvania. Enemy variety is weak, the story is tepid, the pacing is pretty weird, and dare I mention the crystals. Maybe it has cool ideas, but they're not executed with aplomb.
February 5, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Even then, I think the game has too many glaring flaws outside of not being a Metroidvania. Enemy variety is weak, the story is tepid, the pacing is pretty weird, and dare I mention the crystals. Maybe it has cool ideas, but they're not executed with aplomb.
I don't love Prime 4, but this is unironically super wholesome.
February 4, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I don't love Prime 4, but this is unironically super wholesome.
Changing loadouts or whatever in between levels is fine, though. Just don't make me fiddle with a menu when I want to be fighting monsters.
February 2, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Changing loadouts or whatever in between levels is fine, though. Just don't make me fiddle with a menu when I want to be fighting monsters.
No joke, I played an hour of God of War PS4, was mostly having, then found out the game had a gear menu & RPG mechanics, and I never went back to it.
And I like RPGs and games with gear! But if it's an action game, all I want to be thinking about in a level is the buttons I press and the enemy.
And I like RPGs and games with gear! But if it's an action game, all I want to be thinking about in a level is the buttons I press and the enemy.
February 2, 2026 at 7:08 AM
No joke, I played an hour of God of War PS4, was mostly having, then found out the game had a gear menu & RPG mechanics, and I never went back to it.
And I like RPGs and games with gear! But if it's an action game, all I want to be thinking about in a level is the buttons I press and the enemy.
And I like RPGs and games with gear! But if it's an action game, all I want to be thinking about in a level is the buttons I press and the enemy.