Charles P
@charlespainter.bsky.social
I just got one thing to say to you:
Kirby Star-Crossed World (Switch 2)
This is more Forgotten Land, but I loved Forgotten Land so it was great to come back. I always like to see Kirby's challenging content and this really makes FL feel like one of the most robust, complete Kirbies (and it even has co-op, would love to try that).
This is more Forgotten Land, but I loved Forgotten Land so it was great to come back. I always like to see Kirby's challenging content and this really makes FL feel like one of the most robust, complete Kirbies (and it even has co-op, would love to try that).
December 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Kirby Star-Crossed World (Switch 2)
This is more Forgotten Land, but I loved Forgotten Land so it was great to come back. I always like to see Kirby's challenging content and this really makes FL feel like one of the most robust, complete Kirbies (and it even has co-op, would love to try that).
This is more Forgotten Land, but I loved Forgotten Land so it was great to come back. I always like to see Kirby's challenging content and this really makes FL feel like one of the most robust, complete Kirbies (and it even has co-op, would love to try that).
Kirby Squeak Squad (DS)
Another mostly-beaten save file that I finally completed. This was the game that made me fall in love with Kirby as a kid. It still feels like a toybox, with each level full of treasures and novel abilities to use. The background art in this game is transcendent.
Another mostly-beaten save file that I finally completed. This was the game that made me fall in love with Kirby as a kid. It still feels like a toybox, with each level full of treasures and novel abilities to use. The background art in this game is transcendent.
December 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Kirby Squeak Squad (DS)
Another mostly-beaten save file that I finally completed. This was the game that made me fall in love with Kirby as a kid. It still feels like a toybox, with each level full of treasures and novel abilities to use. The background art in this game is transcendent.
Another mostly-beaten save file that I finally completed. This was the game that made me fall in love with Kirby as a kid. It still feels like a toybox, with each level full of treasures and novel abilities to use. The background art in this game is transcendent.
Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2)
I'm blown away by this - I thought it would be a novelty at best but this game is Sora at their strongest. This is inspiring, aspirational game design and execution. Online city trial was maybe the best idea ever. I love Rick.
I'm blown away by this - I thought it would be a novelty at best but this game is Sora at their strongest. This is inspiring, aspirational game design and execution. Online city trial was maybe the best idea ever. I love Rick.
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2)
I'm blown away by this - I thought it would be a novelty at best but this game is Sora at their strongest. This is inspiring, aspirational game design and execution. Online city trial was maybe the best idea ever. I love Rick.
I'm blown away by this - I thought it would be a novelty at best but this game is Sora at their strongest. This is inspiring, aspirational game design and execution. Online city trial was maybe the best idea ever. I love Rick.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe (3DS)
I've had this half finished for about a decade and Air Riders inspired me to go back. I think Robobot is the better of the two 3DS games but this one was still a lot of fun. I don't *love* hypernova but I do love the new copy abilities (bell, clown, in particular).
I've had this half finished for about a decade and Air Riders inspired me to go back. I think Robobot is the better of the two 3DS games but this one was still a lot of fun. I don't *love* hypernova but I do love the new copy abilities (bell, clown, in particular).
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Kirby: Triple Deluxe (3DS)
I've had this half finished for about a decade and Air Riders inspired me to go back. I think Robobot is the better of the two 3DS games but this one was still a lot of fun. I don't *love* hypernova but I do love the new copy abilities (bell, clown, in particular).
I've had this half finished for about a decade and Air Riders inspired me to go back. I think Robobot is the better of the two 3DS games but this one was still a lot of fun. I don't *love* hypernova but I do love the new copy abilities (bell, clown, in particular).
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (PC)
Beat the base game. I understand why this kind of design isn't mainstream anymore, but MAN do I love it. I did not understand how to play this as a kid but now I do and it was so rewarding. An ambitious political/religious setting and a fantastic world.
Beat the base game. I understand why this kind of design isn't mainstream anymore, but MAN do I love it. I did not understand how to play this as a kid but now I do and it was so rewarding. An ambitious political/religious setting and a fantastic world.
October 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (PC)
Beat the base game. I understand why this kind of design isn't mainstream anymore, but MAN do I love it. I did not understand how to play this as a kid but now I do and it was so rewarding. An ambitious political/religious setting and a fantastic world.
Beat the base game. I understand why this kind of design isn't mainstream anymore, but MAN do I love it. I did not understand how to play this as a kid but now I do and it was so rewarding. An ambitious political/religious setting and a fantastic world.
Ape Escape (PSX)
Cannot believe I haven't played this until now. This is one of the most impressive games on the PS. There is incredible creativity on display, and what starts as a simple conceit grows in complexity to an incredible finale. Scoring the whole thing to jungle was inspired. Loved it.
Cannot believe I haven't played this until now. This is one of the most impressive games on the PS. There is incredible creativity on display, and what starts as a simple conceit grows in complexity to an incredible finale. Scoring the whole thing to jungle was inspired. Loved it.
October 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Ape Escape (PSX)
Cannot believe I haven't played this until now. This is one of the most impressive games on the PS. There is incredible creativity on display, and what starts as a simple conceit grows in complexity to an incredible finale. Scoring the whole thing to jungle was inspired. Loved it.
Cannot believe I haven't played this until now. This is one of the most impressive games on the PS. There is incredible creativity on display, and what starts as a simple conceit grows in complexity to an incredible finale. Scoring the whole thing to jungle was inspired. Loved it.
Sam today you'll be delivering a package to Ursa Bearman at Grit Gate - of course we'll be connecting the Q-Pid there to get the Barathrumites' data on the chiral network.
October 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Sam today you'll be delivering a package to Ursa Bearman at Grit Gate - of course we'll be connecting the Q-Pid there to get the Barathrumites' data on the chiral network.
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (PC Engine)
I'd never played this one and I get why it's so iconic. Classic Castlevania holds up so well. This one is still tough as nails but the saves/checkpoints are reasonable. We need more of this campy, classic horror done at full volume.
I'd never played this one and I get why it's so iconic. Classic Castlevania holds up so well. This one is still tough as nails but the saves/checkpoints are reasonable. We need more of this campy, classic horror done at full volume.
October 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (PC Engine)
I'd never played this one and I get why it's so iconic. Classic Castlevania holds up so well. This one is still tough as nails but the saves/checkpoints are reasonable. We need more of this campy, classic horror done at full volume.
I'd never played this one and I get why it's so iconic. Classic Castlevania holds up so well. This one is still tough as nails but the saves/checkpoints are reasonable. We need more of this campy, classic horror done at full volume.
The Beginner's Guide (PC)
Gut-wrenching. This is an ode to and lament for games done in a way only a game can. It speaks to our relationship to one another, but I saw a lot of the fractured self in here as well.
Gut-wrenching. This is an ode to and lament for games done in a way only a game can. It speaks to our relationship to one another, but I saw a lot of the fractured self in here as well.
October 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Beginner's Guide (PC)
Gut-wrenching. This is an ode to and lament for games done in a way only a game can. It speaks to our relationship to one another, but I saw a lot of the fractured self in here as well.
Gut-wrenching. This is an ode to and lament for games done in a way only a game can. It speaks to our relationship to one another, but I saw a lot of the fractured self in here as well.
Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2)
I was most impressed by the pacing. New mechanics all the way to the end, mixing up short and long levels. I enjoyed it all the way through. Like a lot of modern flaghsip Nin titles there is always a rich experience seconds away from any point - here it was done well.
I was most impressed by the pacing. New mechanics all the way to the end, mixing up short and long levels. I enjoyed it all the way through. Like a lot of modern flaghsip Nin titles there is always a rich experience seconds away from any point - here it was done well.
October 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2)
I was most impressed by the pacing. New mechanics all the way to the end, mixing up short and long levels. I enjoyed it all the way through. Like a lot of modern flaghsip Nin titles there is always a rich experience seconds away from any point - here it was done well.
I was most impressed by the pacing. New mechanics all the way to the end, mixing up short and long levels. I enjoyed it all the way through. Like a lot of modern flaghsip Nin titles there is always a rich experience seconds away from any point - here it was done well.