Captain Balkon (Niels)
@captainbalkon.bsky.social
Be excellent to eachother, but do not tolerate the intolerant.
I'm biased cause I had my first date with my partner there, but if you like comforting chocolatey drinks and snacks and such, I very much recommend Quetzal, the Chocolate Bar. (at Lijnwaadmarkt 11, very close to the city centre) They open at 11, very good for the soul
November 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I'm biased cause I had my first date with my partner there, but if you like comforting chocolatey drinks and snacks and such, I very much recommend Quetzal, the Chocolate Bar. (at Lijnwaadmarkt 11, very close to the city centre) They open at 11, very good for the soul
#19
June 30th
What remains of Edith Finch
Very interesting! Kept my attention surprisingly well for a game with minimal interaction. Gorgeous, interesting storytelling, not too long. I liked it!
June 30th
What remains of Edith Finch
Very interesting! Kept my attention surprisingly well for a game with minimal interaction. Gorgeous, interesting storytelling, not too long. I liked it!
June 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#19
June 30th
What remains of Edith Finch
Very interesting! Kept my attention surprisingly well for a game with minimal interaction. Gorgeous, interesting storytelling, not too long. I liked it!
June 30th
What remains of Edith Finch
Very interesting! Kept my attention surprisingly well for a game with minimal interaction. Gorgeous, interesting storytelling, not too long. I liked it!
#18
June 24th
Metroid Prime: Remastered
Surprisingly mixed feelings about this one. The remaster is gorgeous, absolutely breath-taking, controls great.
Feels like DS1 in the sense that you spend a lot of time walking back and forth and back and forth, and the back half of the game has issues.
June 24th
Metroid Prime: Remastered
Surprisingly mixed feelings about this one. The remaster is gorgeous, absolutely breath-taking, controls great.
Feels like DS1 in the sense that you spend a lot of time walking back and forth and back and forth, and the back half of the game has issues.
June 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#18
June 24th
Metroid Prime: Remastered
Surprisingly mixed feelings about this one. The remaster is gorgeous, absolutely breath-taking, controls great.
Feels like DS1 in the sense that you spend a lot of time walking back and forth and back and forth, and the back half of the game has issues.
June 24th
Metroid Prime: Remastered
Surprisingly mixed feelings about this one. The remaster is gorgeous, absolutely breath-taking, controls great.
Feels like DS1 in the sense that you spend a lot of time walking back and forth and back and forth, and the back half of the game has issues.
#17
June 22nd
Mario Kart World
Okay, hard to quantify "finishing" a multiplayer racing game, but I did all the cups, knockout tours, and unlocked mirror mode.
This might be my favourite Mario Kart yet. Thoroughly enjoy the movement options, the world is GORGEOUS, the music is amazing.
June 22nd
Mario Kart World
Okay, hard to quantify "finishing" a multiplayer racing game, but I did all the cups, knockout tours, and unlocked mirror mode.
This might be my favourite Mario Kart yet. Thoroughly enjoy the movement options, the world is GORGEOUS, the music is amazing.
June 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#17
June 22nd
Mario Kart World
Okay, hard to quantify "finishing" a multiplayer racing game, but I did all the cups, knockout tours, and unlocked mirror mode.
This might be my favourite Mario Kart yet. Thoroughly enjoy the movement options, the world is GORGEOUS, the music is amazing.
June 22nd
Mario Kart World
Okay, hard to quantify "finishing" a multiplayer racing game, but I did all the cups, knockout tours, and unlocked mirror mode.
This might be my favourite Mario Kart yet. Thoroughly enjoy the movement options, the world is GORGEOUS, the music is amazing.
#16
June 17th
Metroid: Zero Mission
Long overdue for a replay, and finishing Fusion recently got me in a metroid mood.
Unsurprisingly, loved this one as much as I did back in the day. Controls like a dream. Maybe controversially, I kind of missed the narrative elements of Fusion somewhat.
June 17th
Metroid: Zero Mission
Long overdue for a replay, and finishing Fusion recently got me in a metroid mood.
Unsurprisingly, loved this one as much as I did back in the day. Controls like a dream. Maybe controversially, I kind of missed the narrative elements of Fusion somewhat.
June 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#16
June 17th
Metroid: Zero Mission
Long overdue for a replay, and finishing Fusion recently got me in a metroid mood.
Unsurprisingly, loved this one as much as I did back in the day. Controls like a dream. Maybe controversially, I kind of missed the narrative elements of Fusion somewhat.
June 17th
Metroid: Zero Mission
Long overdue for a replay, and finishing Fusion recently got me in a metroid mood.
Unsurprisingly, loved this one as much as I did back in the day. Controls like a dream. Maybe controversially, I kind of missed the narrative elements of Fusion somewhat.
#15
May 29th
Dark Souls 3 (Seamless Co-Op Mod)
Played through this again with a buddy. A lot breezier with a friend, but laughs were had.
May 29th
Dark Souls 3 (Seamless Co-Op Mod)
Played through this again with a buddy. A lot breezier with a friend, but laughs were had.
June 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#15
May 29th
Dark Souls 3 (Seamless Co-Op Mod)
Played through this again with a buddy. A lot breezier with a friend, but laughs were had.
May 29th
Dark Souls 3 (Seamless Co-Op Mod)
Played through this again with a buddy. A lot breezier with a friend, but laughs were had.
#14
May 21st
Metroid Fusion
God, what a game. Way more linear than super or zero mission, but a VERY enjoyable ride. Atmosphere is unmatched.
May 21st
Metroid Fusion
God, what a game. Way more linear than super or zero mission, but a VERY enjoyable ride. Atmosphere is unmatched.
May 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
#14
May 21st
Metroid Fusion
God, what a game. Way more linear than super or zero mission, but a VERY enjoyable ride. Atmosphere is unmatched.
May 21st
Metroid Fusion
God, what a game. Way more linear than super or zero mission, but a VERY enjoyable ride. Atmosphere is unmatched.
#13
May 19th
Paper Mario
My first time fully playing this classic! Was surprised and amazed by the depth of this adventure, in terms of gameplay and amount of content. Took me 30 hours easily. After the brief jaunt called Super Mario Rpg, this was a meaty adventure.
May 19th
Paper Mario
My first time fully playing this classic! Was surprised and amazed by the depth of this adventure, in terms of gameplay and amount of content. Took me 30 hours easily. After the brief jaunt called Super Mario Rpg, this was a meaty adventure.
May 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
#13
May 19th
Paper Mario
My first time fully playing this classic! Was surprised and amazed by the depth of this adventure, in terms of gameplay and amount of content. Took me 30 hours easily. After the brief jaunt called Super Mario Rpg, this was a meaty adventure.
May 19th
Paper Mario
My first time fully playing this classic! Was surprised and amazed by the depth of this adventure, in terms of gameplay and amount of content. Took me 30 hours easily. After the brief jaunt called Super Mario Rpg, this was a meaty adventure.
#12
May 17th
Mass Effect 2: Legendary Edition
Can confidently call this one of my fav games of all time now that I've revisited it after almost a decade. Loved this replay to bits. Already almost itching for another one. Let's finish the trilogy first, shall we...
May 17th
Mass Effect 2: Legendary Edition
Can confidently call this one of my fav games of all time now that I've revisited it after almost a decade. Loved this replay to bits. Already almost itching for another one. Let's finish the trilogy first, shall we...
May 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#12
May 17th
Mass Effect 2: Legendary Edition
Can confidently call this one of my fav games of all time now that I've revisited it after almost a decade. Loved this replay to bits. Already almost itching for another one. Let's finish the trilogy first, shall we...
May 17th
Mass Effect 2: Legendary Edition
Can confidently call this one of my fav games of all time now that I've revisited it after almost a decade. Loved this replay to bits. Already almost itching for another one. Let's finish the trilogy first, shall we...
#11
May 7th
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
What a delightful surprise of a game. Gorgeous, nails the Indiana Jones adventure story vibe, and interesting gameplay start to finish.
May 7th
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
What a delightful surprise of a game. Gorgeous, nails the Indiana Jones adventure story vibe, and interesting gameplay start to finish.
May 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
#11
May 7th
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
What a delightful surprise of a game. Gorgeous, nails the Indiana Jones adventure story vibe, and interesting gameplay start to finish.
May 7th
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
What a delightful surprise of a game. Gorgeous, nails the Indiana Jones adventure story vibe, and interesting gameplay start to finish.
#10
April 25th
Mass Effect 1: Legendary Edition
What a game, what an atmosphere. Shorter than I'd remembered, not counting the cookie-cutter side missions, but it nails the sci fi vibe.
April 25th
Mass Effect 1: Legendary Edition
What a game, what an atmosphere. Shorter than I'd remembered, not counting the cookie-cutter side missions, but it nails the sci fi vibe.
May 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#10
April 25th
Mass Effect 1: Legendary Edition
What a game, what an atmosphere. Shorter than I'd remembered, not counting the cookie-cutter side missions, but it nails the sci fi vibe.
April 25th
Mass Effect 1: Legendary Edition
What a game, what an atmosphere. Shorter than I'd remembered, not counting the cookie-cutter side missions, but it nails the sci fi vibe.
#9
April 19th
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Ahhh, it's been a long time since I went through the original trilogy. Damn good. Crazy to think this game is over twenty years old.
April 19th
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Ahhh, it's been a long time since I went through the original trilogy. Damn good. Crazy to think this game is over twenty years old.
May 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
#9
April 19th
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Ahhh, it's been a long time since I went through the original trilogy. Damn good. Crazy to think this game is over twenty years old.
April 19th
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Ahhh, it's been a long time since I went through the original trilogy. Damn good. Crazy to think this game is over twenty years old.
#8
April 16th
Killing Time: Resurrected
Oooh, this was an interesting one. Flawed, horrid backtracking, very easy on the standard difficulty, unclear progression.
But god it nails the pulpy goofy atmosphere, and the fmv scenes in the levels really add something. Crazy music. Loved it.
April 16th
Killing Time: Resurrected
Oooh, this was an interesting one. Flawed, horrid backtracking, very easy on the standard difficulty, unclear progression.
But god it nails the pulpy goofy atmosphere, and the fmv scenes in the levels really add something. Crazy music. Loved it.
May 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
#8
April 16th
Killing Time: Resurrected
Oooh, this was an interesting one. Flawed, horrid backtracking, very easy on the standard difficulty, unclear progression.
But god it nails the pulpy goofy atmosphere, and the fmv scenes in the levels really add something. Crazy music. Loved it.
April 16th
Killing Time: Resurrected
Oooh, this was an interesting one. Flawed, horrid backtracking, very easy on the standard difficulty, unclear progression.
But god it nails the pulpy goofy atmosphere, and the fmv scenes in the levels really add something. Crazy music. Loved it.
#7
April 16th
Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated
Very fun collectathon platformer, never played the original but this scratched an itch!
April 16th
Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated
Very fun collectathon platformer, never played the original but this scratched an itch!
May 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
#7
April 16th
Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated
Very fun collectathon platformer, never played the original but this scratched an itch!
April 16th
Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated
Very fun collectathon platformer, never played the original but this scratched an itch!
#6
March 25th
Wario Land 2
DAMN this is still such a good game. They nailed what makes a Wario game tick in this one. I even 100%ed it, which I hardly ever do for any game. What a classic.
March 25th
Wario Land 2
DAMN this is still such a good game. They nailed what makes a Wario game tick in this one. I even 100%ed it, which I hardly ever do for any game. What a classic.
April 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
#6
March 25th
Wario Land 2
DAMN this is still such a good game. They nailed what makes a Wario game tick in this one. I even 100%ed it, which I hardly ever do for any game. What a classic.
March 25th
Wario Land 2
DAMN this is still such a good game. They nailed what makes a Wario game tick in this one. I even 100%ed it, which I hardly ever do for any game. What a classic.
#5
March 25th
Bravely Default 2
Great game, but I do feel it's the weakest of the three bravely games so far. Mostly retreads old ground, but the combat is still a joy. Music is peak.
March 25th
Bravely Default 2
Great game, but I do feel it's the weakest of the three bravely games so far. Mostly retreads old ground, but the combat is still a joy. Music is peak.
April 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
#5
March 25th
Bravely Default 2
Great game, but I do feel it's the weakest of the three bravely games so far. Mostly retreads old ground, but the combat is still a joy. Music is peak.
March 25th
Bravely Default 2
Great game, but I do feel it's the weakest of the three bravely games so far. Mostly retreads old ground, but the combat is still a joy. Music is peak.
yeah! I'll definitely go back in time to tell him he's funny and nothing else
March 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
yeah! I'll definitely go back in time to tell him he's funny and nothing else
#4
February 4th.
The Langoliers
by
Stephen King
Enjoyed this one! Not his most thrilling or unique story, and the mystery is, as is often the case, better than the reveal, but still a worthwhile read.
February 4th.
The Langoliers
by
Stephen King
Enjoyed this one! Not his most thrilling or unique story, and the mystery is, as is often the case, better than the reveal, but still a worthwhile read.
March 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
#4
February 4th.
The Langoliers
by
Stephen King
Enjoyed this one! Not his most thrilling or unique story, and the mystery is, as is often the case, better than the reveal, but still a worthwhile read.
February 4th.
The Langoliers
by
Stephen King
Enjoyed this one! Not his most thrilling or unique story, and the mystery is, as is often the case, better than the reveal, but still a worthwhile read.
#3
29th of January
Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) (SnapCube's Real-Time Fandub)
I'm counting this as a sonic movie, and a pretty damn funny one. Lots of laughs.
29th of January
Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) (SnapCube's Real-Time Fandub)
I'm counting this as a sonic movie, and a pretty damn funny one. Lots of laughs.
March 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
#3
29th of January
Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) (SnapCube's Real-Time Fandub)
I'm counting this as a sonic movie, and a pretty damn funny one. Lots of laughs.
29th of January
Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) (SnapCube's Real-Time Fandub)
I'm counting this as a sonic movie, and a pretty damn funny one. Lots of laughs.
#2
21st of January
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Liked this one even more than the first two, a ton of fun, hype, and Carrey going absolutely nuts.
21st of January
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Liked this one even more than the first two, a ton of fun, hype, and Carrey going absolutely nuts.
March 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
#2
21st of January
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Liked this one even more than the first two, a ton of fun, hype, and Carrey going absolutely nuts.
21st of January
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Liked this one even more than the first two, a ton of fun, hype, and Carrey going absolutely nuts.
I did not care for Dave the Diver
January 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I did not care for Dave the Diver
#1
2nd of January
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
I really liked this one! I like the first too, but there's less stuff dragging it down in this one. It's leaning more into the sonic stuff, and thriving.
2nd of January
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
I really liked this one! I like the first too, but there's less stuff dragging it down in this one. It's leaning more into the sonic stuff, and thriving.
January 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
#1
2nd of January
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
I really liked this one! I like the first too, but there's less stuff dragging it down in this one. It's leaning more into the sonic stuff, and thriving.
2nd of January
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
I really liked this one! I like the first too, but there's less stuff dragging it down in this one. It's leaning more into the sonic stuff, and thriving.
#46
December 26st
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (Dominus Collection)
Delightful Castlevania experience, fun to re-experience it. The magic seal system is somehow even worse on controller vs on touch screen. Shoulda really just had an autocomplete option.
BUT GOOD GAME.
December 26st
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (Dominus Collection)
Delightful Castlevania experience, fun to re-experience it. The magic seal system is somehow even worse on controller vs on touch screen. Shoulda really just had an autocomplete option.
BUT GOOD GAME.
January 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#46
December 26st
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (Dominus Collection)
Delightful Castlevania experience, fun to re-experience it. The magic seal system is somehow even worse on controller vs on touch screen. Shoulda really just had an autocomplete option.
BUT GOOD GAME.
December 26st
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (Dominus Collection)
Delightful Castlevania experience, fun to re-experience it. The magic seal system is somehow even worse on controller vs on touch screen. Shoulda really just had an autocomplete option.
BUT GOOD GAME.
#45
December 21st
TF2 Comics.
It's finally over. I guess now I'm Team Fortress, too.
December 21st
TF2 Comics.
It's finally over. I guess now I'm Team Fortress, too.
December 21, 2024 at 10:42 PM
#45
December 21st
TF2 Comics.
It's finally over. I guess now I'm Team Fortress, too.
December 21st
TF2 Comics.
It's finally over. I guess now I'm Team Fortress, too.
#44
December 2nd
Peggle Extreme
Fun little promotional valve/peggle crossover game, a handful of peggle levels reflavored with valve characters. Cute!
December 2nd
Peggle Extreme
Fun little promotional valve/peggle crossover game, a handful of peggle levels reflavored with valve characters. Cute!
December 21, 2024 at 10:42 PM
#44
December 2nd
Peggle Extreme
Fun little promotional valve/peggle crossover game, a handful of peggle levels reflavored with valve characters. Cute!
December 2nd
Peggle Extreme
Fun little promotional valve/peggle crossover game, a handful of peggle levels reflavored with valve characters. Cute!