Curtman
@curtman.bsky.social
I like video games/anime/movies and am learning how to art. I also stream over at twitch.tv/curtman
Having not played Red Dead Redemption 1 in around a decade, the wave of nostalgia that hit me upon playing the PS5 version almost brings a tear to my eye 🥲
December 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Having not played Red Dead Redemption 1 in around a decade, the wave of nostalgia that hit me upon playing the PS5 version almost brings a tear to my eye 🥲
Way of the Samurai
A game series I learnt of only the middle of this week but this is such a fantastic game. A very fun sandbox game, with awesome combat and story, where it is very easy to feel like a wandering Ronin, who gets wrapped up in the turmoil of a town, and those who seek to rule.
A game series I learnt of only the middle of this week but this is such a fantastic game. A very fun sandbox game, with awesome combat and story, where it is very easy to feel like a wandering Ronin, who gets wrapped up in the turmoil of a town, and those who seek to rule.
November 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Way of the Samurai
A game series I learnt of only the middle of this week but this is such a fantastic game. A very fun sandbox game, with awesome combat and story, where it is very easy to feel like a wandering Ronin, who gets wrapped up in the turmoil of a town, and those who seek to rule.
A game series I learnt of only the middle of this week but this is such a fantastic game. A very fun sandbox game, with awesome combat and story, where it is very easy to feel like a wandering Ronin, who gets wrapped up in the turmoil of a town, and those who seek to rule.
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
A game that is filled with that early 200's PS2 charm with some great voice acting, art direction, and whilst the gameplay is not too amazing, it uses its limitations as a way to keep the player engaged with the world. Very fun time!
A game that is filled with that early 200's PS2 charm with some great voice acting, art direction, and whilst the gameplay is not too amazing, it uses its limitations as a way to keep the player engaged with the world. Very fun time!
November 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
A game that is filled with that early 200's PS2 charm with some great voice acting, art direction, and whilst the gameplay is not too amazing, it uses its limitations as a way to keep the player engaged with the world. Very fun time!
A game that is filled with that early 200's PS2 charm with some great voice acting, art direction, and whilst the gameplay is not too amazing, it uses its limitations as a way to keep the player engaged with the world. Very fun time!
Another Crab's Treasure
Played through this with my nephew and it was his desire to see the ending that made me see it through to the end. Other than that I think it is a pretty mid par game that uses its art direction (a creative one at that I will admit) to make up for its shortcomings.
Played through this with my nephew and it was his desire to see the ending that made me see it through to the end. Other than that I think it is a pretty mid par game that uses its art direction (a creative one at that I will admit) to make up for its shortcomings.
November 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Another Crab's Treasure
Played through this with my nephew and it was his desire to see the ending that made me see it through to the end. Other than that I think it is a pretty mid par game that uses its art direction (a creative one at that I will admit) to make up for its shortcomings.
Played through this with my nephew and it was his desire to see the ending that made me see it through to the end. Other than that I think it is a pretty mid par game that uses its art direction (a creative one at that I will admit) to make up for its shortcomings.
Sword of the Sea
A visual and audio delight with stunning art direction, alongside a mesmerising soundtrack blending together perfectly. It is let down by some repetition in its game design which due to the short length can become tiresome.
A visual and audio delight with stunning art direction, alongside a mesmerising soundtrack blending together perfectly. It is let down by some repetition in its game design which due to the short length can become tiresome.
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Sword of the Sea
A visual and audio delight with stunning art direction, alongside a mesmerising soundtrack blending together perfectly. It is let down by some repetition in its game design which due to the short length can become tiresome.
A visual and audio delight with stunning art direction, alongside a mesmerising soundtrack blending together perfectly. It is let down by some repetition in its game design which due to the short length can become tiresome.
Ninja Assassin (Rewatch)
A movie that knows exactly what it is aiming to be in the best way possible. Fantastic action, cool world building, and ultra violent in a way that turns the ninja from a trope, into something to be feared in an almost supernatural way.
A movie that knows exactly what it is aiming to be in the best way possible. Fantastic action, cool world building, and ultra violent in a way that turns the ninja from a trope, into something to be feared in an almost supernatural way.
November 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Ninja Assassin (Rewatch)
A movie that knows exactly what it is aiming to be in the best way possible. Fantastic action, cool world building, and ultra violent in a way that turns the ninja from a trope, into something to be feared in an almost supernatural way.
A movie that knows exactly what it is aiming to be in the best way possible. Fantastic action, cool world building, and ultra violent in a way that turns the ninja from a trope, into something to be feared in an almost supernatural way.
Yuri On Ice (Rewatch)
My opinions on this anime have not changed, it is just a fantastic watch! This show has become a yearly winter cozy rewatch for me and I intend to keep doing so for the years to come. It is special because it can make the bad days easier.
My opinions on this anime have not changed, it is just a fantastic watch! This show has become a yearly winter cozy rewatch for me and I intend to keep doing so for the years to come. It is special because it can make the bad days easier.
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Yuri On Ice (Rewatch)
My opinions on this anime have not changed, it is just a fantastic watch! This show has become a yearly winter cozy rewatch for me and I intend to keep doing so for the years to come. It is special because it can make the bad days easier.
My opinions on this anime have not changed, it is just a fantastic watch! This show has become a yearly winter cozy rewatch for me and I intend to keep doing so for the years to come. It is special because it can make the bad days easier.
OMFG IT IS HAPPENING!!!
November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
OMFG IT IS HAPPENING!!!
I will be live in a few hours for my first playthrough of Silent Hill 3! The only thing I know is Minmo...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I will be live in a few hours for my first playthrough of Silent Hill 3! The only thing I know is Minmo...
twitch.tv/curtman
twitch.tv/curtman
Last Samurai Standing
I think anyone who simply thinks this is "Samurai Squid Game" is missing out on one of the most action packed series in the past few years. Fantastic action choreography, alongside some solid characters with the background rise of Meiji Government make for a fun watch!
I think anyone who simply thinks this is "Samurai Squid Game" is missing out on one of the most action packed series in the past few years. Fantastic action choreography, alongside some solid characters with the background rise of Meiji Government make for a fun watch!
November 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Last Samurai Standing
I think anyone who simply thinks this is "Samurai Squid Game" is missing out on one of the most action packed series in the past few years. Fantastic action choreography, alongside some solid characters with the background rise of Meiji Government make for a fun watch!
I think anyone who simply thinks this is "Samurai Squid Game" is missing out on one of the most action packed series in the past few years. Fantastic action choreography, alongside some solid characters with the background rise of Meiji Government make for a fun watch!
Going to be taking a break from the God of War series playthrough. Before I take to a trip to the Norse Saga I will be making a small detour to a little place called "Silent Hill" Have heard it is cozy.
First Playthrough of Silent Hill 3 Begins on Tuesday!
First Playthrough of Silent Hill 3 Begins on Tuesday!
November 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Going to be taking a break from the God of War series playthrough. Before I take to a trip to the Norse Saga I will be making a small detour to a little place called "Silent Hill" Have heard it is cozy.
First Playthrough of Silent Hill 3 Begins on Tuesday!
First Playthrough of Silent Hill 3 Begins on Tuesday!
Frankenstein
Guillermo Del Toro has crafted something that is as haunting as it is beautiful. Not only is it a visual gothic pleasure but the performances by the cast, most notably Oscar Issac and Jacob Elordi provide a fantastic emotional core to the movie. I already can't wait for my rewatch.
Guillermo Del Toro has crafted something that is as haunting as it is beautiful. Not only is it a visual gothic pleasure but the performances by the cast, most notably Oscar Issac and Jacob Elordi provide a fantastic emotional core to the movie. I already can't wait for my rewatch.
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Frankenstein
Guillermo Del Toro has crafted something that is as haunting as it is beautiful. Not only is it a visual gothic pleasure but the performances by the cast, most notably Oscar Issac and Jacob Elordi provide a fantastic emotional core to the movie. I already can't wait for my rewatch.
Guillermo Del Toro has crafted something that is as haunting as it is beautiful. Not only is it a visual gothic pleasure but the performances by the cast, most notably Oscar Issac and Jacob Elordi provide a fantastic emotional core to the movie. I already can't wait for my rewatch.
Cyberpunk 2077 + Phantom Liberty (Replay)
Each time I replay this game I come away with a new way to appreciate it. This time taking a stealthy approach with net runner hacking showcased the incredible world design and ways to approach combat situations.
Each time I replay this game I come away with a new way to appreciate it. This time taking a stealthy approach with net runner hacking showcased the incredible world design and ways to approach combat situations.
November 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Cyberpunk 2077 + Phantom Liberty (Replay)
Each time I replay this game I come away with a new way to appreciate it. This time taking a stealthy approach with net runner hacking showcased the incredible world design and ways to approach combat situations.
Each time I replay this game I come away with a new way to appreciate it. This time taking a stealthy approach with net runner hacking showcased the incredible world design and ways to approach combat situations.
Godzilla (1954, Rewatch)
This easily remains one of most important movies of all time for me. A movie that shaped modern cinema with its artistic merit of showcasing the effects of real world disasters that transcends the genre it helped usher in. I think everyone should see this movie once.
This easily remains one of most important movies of all time for me. A movie that shaped modern cinema with its artistic merit of showcasing the effects of real world disasters that transcends the genre it helped usher in. I think everyone should see this movie once.
November 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Godzilla (1954, Rewatch)
This easily remains one of most important movies of all time for me. A movie that shaped modern cinema with its artistic merit of showcasing the effects of real world disasters that transcends the genre it helped usher in. I think everyone should see this movie once.
This easily remains one of most important movies of all time for me. A movie that shaped modern cinema with its artistic merit of showcasing the effects of real world disasters that transcends the genre it helped usher in. I think everyone should see this movie once.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
It is a big shame that the series that really did a lot for modern horror with its first two movies now feels so boring and derivative. So much of this movie is just poor and is saved by the performance of the two main performers and their chemistry.
It is a big shame that the series that really did a lot for modern horror with its first two movies now feels so boring and derivative. So much of this movie is just poor and is saved by the performance of the two main performers and their chemistry.
November 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The Conjuring: Last Rites
It is a big shame that the series that really did a lot for modern horror with its first two movies now feels so boring and derivative. So much of this movie is just poor and is saved by the performance of the two main performers and their chemistry.
It is a big shame that the series that really did a lot for modern horror with its first two movies now feels so boring and derivative. So much of this movie is just poor and is saved by the performance of the two main performers and their chemistry.
Pan's Labyrinth (rewatch)
Just a stunning piece of art that conveys so much emotion alongside fantastic atmosphere and style of a fantasy world being juxtaposed by the horrific brutality of war taking place in the real world. Not the first time I rewatched it and it will not be the last.
Just a stunning piece of art that conveys so much emotion alongside fantastic atmosphere and style of a fantasy world being juxtaposed by the horrific brutality of war taking place in the real world. Not the first time I rewatched it and it will not be the last.
November 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Pan's Labyrinth (rewatch)
Just a stunning piece of art that conveys so much emotion alongside fantastic atmosphere and style of a fantasy world being juxtaposed by the horrific brutality of war taking place in the real world. Not the first time I rewatched it and it will not be the last.
Just a stunning piece of art that conveys so much emotion alongside fantastic atmosphere and style of a fantasy world being juxtaposed by the horrific brutality of war taking place in the real world. Not the first time I rewatched it and it will not be the last.
Hellboy 1 & 2
I loved these movies growing up and rewatching them just confirmed how much I still do. A perfect blend of practical effects and cgi, alongside the beautiful cinematography that comes with a Guillermo del Toro movie just makes the time fly by.
I loved these movies growing up and rewatching them just confirmed how much I still do. A perfect blend of practical effects and cgi, alongside the beautiful cinematography that comes with a Guillermo del Toro movie just makes the time fly by.
October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Hellboy 1 & 2
I loved these movies growing up and rewatching them just confirmed how much I still do. A perfect blend of practical effects and cgi, alongside the beautiful cinematography that comes with a Guillermo del Toro movie just makes the time fly by.
I loved these movies growing up and rewatching them just confirmed how much I still do. A perfect blend of practical effects and cgi, alongside the beautiful cinematography that comes with a Guillermo del Toro movie just makes the time fly by.
Absolum
Incredible artstyle, fun gameplay, and an awesome soundtrack make this a really fun beat em up to play but unfortunately the long run time (30mins+) in a roguelike makes it hard to want to see the story through to the end after completing a few runs.
Incredible artstyle, fun gameplay, and an awesome soundtrack make this a really fun beat em up to play but unfortunately the long run time (30mins+) in a roguelike makes it hard to want to see the story through to the end after completing a few runs.
October 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Absolum
Incredible artstyle, fun gameplay, and an awesome soundtrack make this a really fun beat em up to play but unfortunately the long run time (30mins+) in a roguelike makes it hard to want to see the story through to the end after completing a few runs.
Incredible artstyle, fun gameplay, and an awesome soundtrack make this a really fun beat em up to play but unfortunately the long run time (30mins+) in a roguelike makes it hard to want to see the story through to the end after completing a few runs.
Night of the Living Dead (1968, Rewatch)
A timeless piece of cinema that stands the test of time with its writing and incredible leading man performance from Duane Jones, with an ending that still is as impactful as the first time I saw it many years ago.
A timeless piece of cinema that stands the test of time with its writing and incredible leading man performance from Duane Jones, with an ending that still is as impactful as the first time I saw it many years ago.
October 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Night of the Living Dead (1968, Rewatch)
A timeless piece of cinema that stands the test of time with its writing and incredible leading man performance from Duane Jones, with an ending that still is as impactful as the first time I saw it many years ago.
A timeless piece of cinema that stands the test of time with its writing and incredible leading man performance from Duane Jones, with an ending that still is as impactful as the first time I saw it many years ago.
Ninja Gaiden 4
An overall mixed bag which is a shame as I was very excited for this. The combat was fun but something about the game felt very different from the other games, whether it be the level design, characters, or overall formula being so different than what I am used to with this series.
An overall mixed bag which is a shame as I was very excited for this. The combat was fun but something about the game felt very different from the other games, whether it be the level design, characters, or overall formula being so different than what I am used to with this series.
October 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Ninja Gaiden 4
An overall mixed bag which is a shame as I was very excited for this. The combat was fun but something about the game felt very different from the other games, whether it be the level design, characters, or overall formula being so different than what I am used to with this series.
An overall mixed bag which is a shame as I was very excited for this. The combat was fun but something about the game felt very different from the other games, whether it be the level design, characters, or overall formula being so different than what I am used to with this series.
Ball X Pit
One of the most creative, expansive, and addicting rogue likes I have played. Each run is rewarding in some way, whether it be discovering a new ball combination, evolution, blueprint, or new character.
One of the most creative, expansive, and addicting rogue likes I have played. Each run is rewarding in some way, whether it be discovering a new ball combination, evolution, blueprint, or new character.
October 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Ball X Pit
One of the most creative, expansive, and addicting rogue likes I have played. Each run is rewarding in some way, whether it be discovering a new ball combination, evolution, blueprint, or new character.
One of the most creative, expansive, and addicting rogue likes I have played. Each run is rewarding in some way, whether it be discovering a new ball combination, evolution, blueprint, or new character.
I know not everyone likes them, but I love Roguelikes/lites as a genre. Whilst each one keeps the core loop they all differ with their approaches to game design, art direction, core mechanics that make each one feel fresh and this year has seen so many incredible releases in the genre.
October 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I know not everyone likes them, but I love Roguelikes/lites as a genre. Whilst each one keeps the core loop they all differ with their approaches to game design, art direction, core mechanics that make each one feel fresh and this year has seen so many incredible releases in the genre.
Weapons
I much preferred this over Barbarian due to its bigger focus on characters who all feel very human with flaws and redeeming qualities. Some great tension is used alongside some pretty effective jump scares that help aid the underlying mystery of the film.
I much preferred this over Barbarian due to its bigger focus on characters who all feel very human with flaws and redeeming qualities. Some great tension is used alongside some pretty effective jump scares that help aid the underlying mystery of the film.
October 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Weapons
I much preferred this over Barbarian due to its bigger focus on characters who all feel very human with flaws and redeeming qualities. Some great tension is used alongside some pretty effective jump scares that help aid the underlying mystery of the film.
I much preferred this over Barbarian due to its bigger focus on characters who all feel very human with flaws and redeeming qualities. Some great tension is used alongside some pretty effective jump scares that help aid the underlying mystery of the film.
Beast of War
A fun blend of characters and a mean looking practical shark that is used sparingly, but effectively make for a good old fashioned isolation focused creature feature.
A fun blend of characters and a mean looking practical shark that is used sparingly, but effectively make for a good old fashioned isolation focused creature feature.
October 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Beast of War
A fun blend of characters and a mean looking practical shark that is used sparingly, but effectively make for a good old fashioned isolation focused creature feature.
A fun blend of characters and a mean looking practical shark that is used sparingly, but effectively make for a good old fashioned isolation focused creature feature.