My Name is Rusty
@hicallmerusty.bsky.social
Magic: The Gathering player, Pro Wrestling observer, morning person who stays up too late.
Slowly reviewing every video game I play, just my opinions.
Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/HiCallMeRusty
Slowly reviewing every video game I play, just my opinions.
Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/HiCallMeRusty
BORDERLANDS 4
lmao I forgot I played this.
Like, we all knew this was gonna be mid as heck right? I can’t really recommend this to anyone, if you like Borderlands maybe pick it up on sale.
2/5, it could’ve been so much better.
lmao I forgot I played this.
Like, we all knew this was gonna be mid as heck right? I can’t really recommend this to anyone, if you like Borderlands maybe pick it up on sale.
2/5, it could’ve been so much better.
December 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
BORDERLANDS 4
lmao I forgot I played this.
Like, we all knew this was gonna be mid as heck right? I can’t really recommend this to anyone, if you like Borderlands maybe pick it up on sale.
2/5, it could’ve been so much better.
lmao I forgot I played this.
Like, we all knew this was gonna be mid as heck right? I can’t really recommend this to anyone, if you like Borderlands maybe pick it up on sale.
2/5, it could’ve been so much better.
DESPELOTE
I saw this rated highly on Metacritic and went in with 0 expectations. This game tells a great story about sports and people, and does so in such a fun and interactive way.
While it was a very short game, I think it told the story well with the time it had.
4/5, GOOOOAAALLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I saw this rated highly on Metacritic and went in with 0 expectations. This game tells a great story about sports and people, and does so in such a fun and interactive way.
While it was a very short game, I think it told the story well with the time it had.
4/5, GOOOOAAALLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
DESPELOTE
I saw this rated highly on Metacritic and went in with 0 expectations. This game tells a great story about sports and people, and does so in such a fun and interactive way.
While it was a very short game, I think it told the story well with the time it had.
4/5, GOOOOAAALLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I saw this rated highly on Metacritic and went in with 0 expectations. This game tells a great story about sports and people, and does so in such a fun and interactive way.
While it was a very short game, I think it told the story well with the time it had.
4/5, GOOOOAAALLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
This takes a lot of great stuff from Legends: Arceus and takes a more battle centric spin on it, which I enjoyed!
It had a lot of the Pokémon problems (no VA, everything looks kinda weird), but I really liked the core mechanics of everything.
3/5, play Arceus first tho.
This takes a lot of great stuff from Legends: Arceus and takes a more battle centric spin on it, which I enjoyed!
It had a lot of the Pokémon problems (no VA, everything looks kinda weird), but I really liked the core mechanics of everything.
3/5, play Arceus first tho.
December 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
This takes a lot of great stuff from Legends: Arceus and takes a more battle centric spin on it, which I enjoyed!
It had a lot of the Pokémon problems (no VA, everything looks kinda weird), but I really liked the core mechanics of everything.
3/5, play Arceus first tho.
This takes a lot of great stuff from Legends: Arceus and takes a more battle centric spin on it, which I enjoyed!
It had a lot of the Pokémon problems (no VA, everything looks kinda weird), but I really liked the core mechanics of everything.
3/5, play Arceus first tho.
HADES 2
I started playing this in early access, but have put a ton of time into it since its release in September. What a treat this game is, great for long sessions or just jamming a quick couple runs.
Top 3 for my fav games this year, easily a 5/5.
I started playing this in early access, but have put a ton of time into it since its release in September. What a treat this game is, great for long sessions or just jamming a quick couple runs.
Top 3 for my fav games this year, easily a 5/5.
December 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
HADES 2
I started playing this in early access, but have put a ton of time into it since its release in September. What a treat this game is, great for long sessions or just jamming a quick couple runs.
Top 3 for my fav games this year, easily a 5/5.
I started playing this in early access, but have put a ton of time into it since its release in September. What a treat this game is, great for long sessions or just jamming a quick couple runs.
Top 3 for my fav games this year, easily a 5/5.
I guess I should say something about the game I’ve been playing before jumping into another.
TINY BOOK SHOP
This is a very cute and heartwarming game that I would rec to any cozy gamer/book enthusiast. My main advice would be to take this game slow, don’t rush anything.
4/5, good game.
TINY BOOK SHOP
This is a very cute and heartwarming game that I would rec to any cozy gamer/book enthusiast. My main advice would be to take this game slow, don’t rush anything.
4/5, good game.
September 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I guess I should say something about the game I’ve been playing before jumping into another.
TINY BOOK SHOP
This is a very cute and heartwarming game that I would rec to any cozy gamer/book enthusiast. My main advice would be to take this game slow, don’t rush anything.
4/5, good game.
TINY BOOK SHOP
This is a very cute and heartwarming game that I would rec to any cozy gamer/book enthusiast. My main advice would be to take this game slow, don’t rush anything.
4/5, good game.
DONKEY KONG: BANANZA
Okay, actual review time. Is this GOTY? Probably not, but it definitely is one of the best games this year, and will be a Switch staple like Mario Odyssey was.
Super fun movement and combat, and so much stuff to see and collect. If you can, you should play this game.
5/5
Okay, actual review time. Is this GOTY? Probably not, but it definitely is one of the best games this year, and will be a Switch staple like Mario Odyssey was.
Super fun movement and combat, and so much stuff to see and collect. If you can, you should play this game.
5/5
August 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
DONKEY KONG: BANANZA
Okay, actual review time. Is this GOTY? Probably not, but it definitely is one of the best games this year, and will be a Switch staple like Mario Odyssey was.
Super fun movement and combat, and so much stuff to see and collect. If you can, you should play this game.
5/5
Okay, actual review time. Is this GOTY? Probably not, but it definitely is one of the best games this year, and will be a Switch staple like Mario Odyssey was.
Super fun movement and combat, and so much stuff to see and collect. If you can, you should play this game.
5/5
It’s been awhile, but I’ve finished the main story of Clair Obscur.
This is the game of the year for me, at least so far. Still a lot of time left but it will be hard to top.
If you’re still waiting to play, do it. This is a game I will recommend to people for years to come.
5/5, fantastic.
This is the game of the year for me, at least so far. Still a lot of time left but it will be hard to top.
If you’re still waiting to play, do it. This is a game I will recommend to people for years to come.
5/5, fantastic.
June 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It’s been awhile, but I’ve finished the main story of Clair Obscur.
This is the game of the year for me, at least so far. Still a lot of time left but it will be hard to top.
If you’re still waiting to play, do it. This is a game I will recommend to people for years to come.
5/5, fantastic.
This is the game of the year for me, at least so far. Still a lot of time left but it will be hard to top.
If you’re still waiting to play, do it. This is a game I will recommend to people for years to come.
5/5, fantastic.
DELIVER AT ALL COSTS
Okay, I enjoyed the missions and gameplay, but the story really lost me around the end of the 2nd act.
I’m not gonna spoil it obvi, but it really kinda tainted my enjoyment of the rest of the game. Still, the missions were fun and pretty creative so 👍👍 there!
Probably a 3/5
Okay, I enjoyed the missions and gameplay, but the story really lost me around the end of the 2nd act.
I’m not gonna spoil it obvi, but it really kinda tainted my enjoyment of the rest of the game. Still, the missions were fun and pretty creative so 👍👍 there!
Probably a 3/5
June 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
DELIVER AT ALL COSTS
Okay, I enjoyed the missions and gameplay, but the story really lost me around the end of the 2nd act.
I’m not gonna spoil it obvi, but it really kinda tainted my enjoyment of the rest of the game. Still, the missions were fun and pretty creative so 👍👍 there!
Probably a 3/5
Okay, I enjoyed the missions and gameplay, but the story really lost me around the end of the 2nd act.
I’m not gonna spoil it obvi, but it really kinda tainted my enjoyment of the rest of the game. Still, the missions were fun and pretty creative so 👍👍 there!
Probably a 3/5
You got 2-3 hours and want to play as a bread obsessed duck who has no concept of personal privacy?
Well then first play Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, and then play The Ghost of Glamping.
Both games are an easy 5/5
(Also Brian David Gilbert voices an alligator and that’s pretty neat!)
Well then first play Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, and then play The Ghost of Glamping.
Both games are an easy 5/5
(Also Brian David Gilbert voices an alligator and that’s pretty neat!)
May 28, 2025 at 4:17 AM
You got 2-3 hours and want to play as a bread obsessed duck who has no concept of personal privacy?
Well then first play Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, and then play The Ghost of Glamping.
Both games are an easy 5/5
(Also Brian David Gilbert voices an alligator and that’s pretty neat!)
Well then first play Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, and then play The Ghost of Glamping.
Both games are an easy 5/5
(Also Brian David Gilbert voices an alligator and that’s pretty neat!)
Lmao, thinking about a world where you never take damage from mana crypt brb
May 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Lmao, thinking about a world where you never take damage from mana crypt brb
This is a GOOD video game.
If you like puzzle games, having to keep a journal while you play, and specifically the 1st half of Betrayal at the House on the Hill, you will love this game.
5/5
If you like puzzle games, having to keep a journal while you play, and specifically the 1st half of Betrayal at the House on the Hill, you will love this game.
5/5
May 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This is a GOOD video game.
If you like puzzle games, having to keep a journal while you play, and specifically the 1st half of Betrayal at the House on the Hill, you will love this game.
5/5
If you like puzzle games, having to keep a journal while you play, and specifically the 1st half of Betrayal at the House on the Hill, you will love this game.
5/5
Drove down to SCG Hartford yesterday. Was able to get a couple cards signed and pick up 2 foils off my wish list!
May 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Drove down to SCG Hartford yesterday. Was able to get a couple cards signed and pick up 2 foils off my wish list!
I just want somebody to look at me the way I’m looking at this queso fundido, is that too much to ask?
May 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I just want somebody to look at me the way I’m looking at this queso fundido, is that too much to ask?
The only ones I can think of are from Dragons of Tarkir, some of the special theme ones. Not sure if they were bundle or prerelease dice though.
I think they used to be worth something, not sure anymore.
I think they used to be worth something, not sure anymore.
April 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The only ones I can think of are from Dragons of Tarkir, some of the special theme ones. Not sure if they were bundle or prerelease dice though.
I think they used to be worth something, not sure anymore.
I think they used to be worth something, not sure anymore.
The selection from this weeks beer swap w/ friends. What’s your pack one pick one?
March 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The selection from this weeks beer swap w/ friends. What’s your pack one pick one?
PIZZA TOWER
mama mia
3/5
mama mia
3/5
March 4, 2025 at 2:35 AM
PIZZA TOWER
mama mia
3/5
mama mia
3/5
The ability feels real relevant cause I will take any excuse to make something a 2 person job to hang with the buddies.
March 1, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The ability feels real relevant cause I will take any excuse to make something a 2 person job to hang with the buddies.
3-0 deck from tonight’s draft.
Guardian Sunmare is wild, and Gloryheath Lynx feels like a mythic uncommon sometimes.
Guardian Sunmare is wild, and Gloryheath Lynx feels like a mythic uncommon sometimes.
February 26, 2025 at 3:53 AM
3-0 deck from tonight’s draft.
Guardian Sunmare is wild, and Gloryheath Lynx feels like a mythic uncommon sometimes.
Guardian Sunmare is wild, and Gloryheath Lynx feels like a mythic uncommon sometimes.
So after a few games with Ketramose it’s coming apart. Not really my style for commander unfortunately.
If you plan on building them however, play Words of Wisdom. This card has essentially won me a game and has been very strong every time I’ve drawn it.
If you plan on building them however, play Words of Wisdom. This card has essentially won me a game and has been very strong every time I’ve drawn it.
February 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
So after a few games with Ketramose it’s coming apart. Not really my style for commander unfortunately.
If you plan on building them however, play Words of Wisdom. This card has essentially won me a game and has been very strong every time I’ve drawn it.
If you plan on building them however, play Words of Wisdom. This card has essentially won me a game and has been very strong every time I’ve drawn it.
FABLE: ANNIVERSARY
Another in the list of old games Rusty has never played. This game was fun, but I think my lack of nostalgia glasses may have impacted my experience.
Cool soundtrack, fun gameplay, but some moments just felt like a bore. Either too repetitive or too wordy. Otherwise, neat.
4/5
Another in the list of old games Rusty has never played. This game was fun, but I think my lack of nostalgia glasses may have impacted my experience.
Cool soundtrack, fun gameplay, but some moments just felt like a bore. Either too repetitive or too wordy. Otherwise, neat.
4/5
February 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
FABLE: ANNIVERSARY
Another in the list of old games Rusty has never played. This game was fun, but I think my lack of nostalgia glasses may have impacted my experience.
Cool soundtrack, fun gameplay, but some moments just felt like a bore. Either too repetitive or too wordy. Otherwise, neat.
4/5
Another in the list of old games Rusty has never played. This game was fun, but I think my lack of nostalgia glasses may have impacted my experience.
Cool soundtrack, fun gameplay, but some moments just felt like a bore. Either too repetitive or too wordy. Otherwise, neat.
4/5
One of my skills is losing games of Magic: the Gathering and then hyper fixating on the card that beat me.
Anyway this card is badass.
Anyway this card is badass.
February 11, 2025 at 5:12 AM
One of my skills is losing games of Magic: the Gathering and then hyper fixating on the card that beat me.
Anyway this card is badass.
Anyway this card is badass.
WHILE WAITING
I wanted to play this as a quick break between sessions of the next game I'll post about, but I wasn't ready for it to be as long as it was.
While similar to Unpacking and A Little to the Left this game's puzzles are a bit more abstract, but the story it tells is wonderful.
3/5
I wanted to play this as a quick break between sessions of the next game I'll post about, but I wasn't ready for it to be as long as it was.
While similar to Unpacking and A Little to the Left this game's puzzles are a bit more abstract, but the story it tells is wonderful.
3/5
February 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
WHILE WAITING
I wanted to play this as a quick break between sessions of the next game I'll post about, but I wasn't ready for it to be as long as it was.
While similar to Unpacking and A Little to the Left this game's puzzles are a bit more abstract, but the story it tells is wonderful.
3/5
I wanted to play this as a quick break between sessions of the next game I'll post about, but I wasn't ready for it to be as long as it was.
While similar to Unpacking and A Little to the Left this game's puzzles are a bit more abstract, but the story it tells is wonderful.
3/5
THE PLUCKY SQUIRE
This game is so creative and has some very cool and fun mechanics to support it.The art direction is super unique as well.
If you are looking for a challenging game, don’t play this one. If you are looking for a fun game to play with your young child, this game is perfect.
4/5
This game is so creative and has some very cool and fun mechanics to support it.The art direction is super unique as well.
If you are looking for a challenging game, don’t play this one. If you are looking for a fun game to play with your young child, this game is perfect.
4/5
January 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
THE PLUCKY SQUIRE
This game is so creative and has some very cool and fun mechanics to support it.The art direction is super unique as well.
If you are looking for a challenging game, don’t play this one. If you are looking for a fun game to play with your young child, this game is perfect.
4/5
This game is so creative and has some very cool and fun mechanics to support it.The art direction is super unique as well.
If you are looking for a challenging game, don’t play this one. If you are looking for a fun game to play with your young child, this game is perfect.
4/5
METROID PRIME REMASTERED
This was my first Metroid game and I really enjoyed it! The game has an optional hint system so you don’t have to spend hours looking for something you may have missed, but be prepared to backtrack across the map a ton. Like I mean a TON. Still, a lot to enjoy!
4/5
This was my first Metroid game and I really enjoyed it! The game has an optional hint system so you don’t have to spend hours looking for something you may have missed, but be prepared to backtrack across the map a ton. Like I mean a TON. Still, a lot to enjoy!
4/5
January 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
METROID PRIME REMASTERED
This was my first Metroid game and I really enjoyed it! The game has an optional hint system so you don’t have to spend hours looking for something you may have missed, but be prepared to backtrack across the map a ton. Like I mean a TON. Still, a lot to enjoy!
4/5
This was my first Metroid game and I really enjoyed it! The game has an optional hint system so you don’t have to spend hours looking for something you may have missed, but be prepared to backtrack across the map a ton. Like I mean a TON. Still, a lot to enjoy!
4/5
DAVE THE DIVER
So I’m posting this after finishing the story of Dave the Diver, but you could really just play this game forever.
Super cool cross between deep sea exploration and restaurant management games. They jammed so much other stuff in here too, dang. Very much recommend.
5/5
So I’m posting this after finishing the story of Dave the Diver, but you could really just play this game forever.
Super cool cross between deep sea exploration and restaurant management games. They jammed so much other stuff in here too, dang. Very much recommend.
5/5
January 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
DAVE THE DIVER
So I’m posting this after finishing the story of Dave the Diver, but you could really just play this game forever.
Super cool cross between deep sea exploration and restaurant management games. They jammed so much other stuff in here too, dang. Very much recommend.
5/5
So I’m posting this after finishing the story of Dave the Diver, but you could really just play this game forever.
Super cool cross between deep sea exploration and restaurant management games. They jammed so much other stuff in here too, dang. Very much recommend.
5/5