Chris playing Final Fantasy Tactics
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I write about games here:
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www.talontrotgames.com
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Hello! I'm Chris. My post splits here are probably 65/30/5 for videogames/music/other.
I play an even split of retro and modern games, lately with a lean towards JRPGs, platformers, and Metroidvanias. Nintendo and PS, mostly.
My musical tastes mostly fit neatly under the indie rock genre.
I play an even split of retro and modern games, lately with a lean towards JRPGs, platformers, and Metroidvanias. Nintendo and PS, mostly.
My musical tastes mostly fit neatly under the indie rock genre.
Ended up playing a few hours of Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac this weekend.
Pretty much what I expected. It's a fun, competent 3D platformer with small, linear levels. Trying for gold on the time trials has been, occasionally, quite tough.
Pretty much what I expected. It's a fun, competent 3D platformer with small, linear levels. Trying for gold on the time trials has been, occasionally, quite tough.
November 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Ended up playing a few hours of Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac this weekend.
Pretty much what I expected. It's a fun, competent 3D platformer with small, linear levels. Trying for gold on the time trials has been, occasionally, quite tough.
Pretty much what I expected. It's a fun, competent 3D platformer with small, linear levels. Trying for gold on the time trials has been, occasionally, quite tough.
Reposted by Chris playing Final Fantasy Tactics
My final Black Friday/two trips to the game store this weekend pickups.
Have not played a single second of any of these games except the Stellar Blade demo.
What are we playing first?
Have not played a single second of any of these games except the Stellar Blade demo.
What are we playing first?
November 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
My final Black Friday/two trips to the game store this weekend pickups.
Have not played a single second of any of these games except the Stellar Blade demo.
What are we playing first?
Have not played a single second of any of these games except the Stellar Blade demo.
What are we playing first?
Despite being self-described as "not an adventure game person", I had a great time with Dispatch. From the story to the art, humor, gameplay loop, episodic release format and decision making, the game surprised me.
My as spoiler-lite as possible review:
www.talontrotgames.com/dispatch-rev...
My as spoiler-lite as possible review:
www.talontrotgames.com/dispatch-rev...
Dispatch Review – Talon Trot Games
Can a group of ex-villains become the heroes Los Angeles needs?
www.talontrotgames.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Despite being self-described as "not an adventure game person", I had a great time with Dispatch. From the story to the art, humor, gameplay loop, episodic release format and decision making, the game surprised me.
My as spoiler-lite as possible review:
www.talontrotgames.com/dispatch-rev...
My as spoiler-lite as possible review:
www.talontrotgames.com/dispatch-rev...
I'm in the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls beta. I'm a fighting game dunce but I've had good fun with a few lately (including Marvel vs Capcom 3 Ultimate) so this should be fun.
It runs two weekends from now.
It runs two weekends from now.
November 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I'm in the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls beta. I'm a fighting game dunce but I've had good fun with a few lately (including Marvel vs Capcom 3 Ultimate) so this should be fun.
It runs two weekends from now.
It runs two weekends from now.
My final Black Friday/two trips to the game store this weekend pickups.
Have not played a single second of any of these games except the Stellar Blade demo.
What are we playing first?
Have not played a single second of any of these games except the Stellar Blade demo.
What are we playing first?
November 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
My final Black Friday/two trips to the game store this weekend pickups.
Have not played a single second of any of these games except the Stellar Blade demo.
What are we playing first?
Have not played a single second of any of these games except the Stellar Blade demo.
What are we playing first?
#RandomGameSaturday
Heart of Darkness #PS1
I don't know much about this which is why I decided to start playing it today. Some very unique graphic styles in a slow paced action platformer, there is definitely a unique vibe here.
It's been fun so far, looking forward to more.
Heart of Darkness #PS1
I don't know much about this which is why I decided to start playing it today. Some very unique graphic styles in a slow paced action platformer, there is definitely a unique vibe here.
It's been fun so far, looking forward to more.
November 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#RandomGameSaturday
Heart of Darkness #PS1
I don't know much about this which is why I decided to start playing it today. Some very unique graphic styles in a slow paced action platformer, there is definitely a unique vibe here.
It's been fun so far, looking forward to more.
Heart of Darkness #PS1
I don't know much about this which is why I decided to start playing it today. Some very unique graphic styles in a slow paced action platformer, there is definitely a unique vibe here.
It's been fun so far, looking forward to more.
Reposted by Chris playing Final Fantasy Tactics
Roll credits on Ratchet & Clank Into the Nexus #PS3
Really great. The emphasis on gravity and speed both pay off quite well. Clank's sections aren't the first time in this series I would like to play a full 3-5 game in that style. Instantly one of my favorites in the series even with the 5hr length
Really great. The emphasis on gravity and speed both pay off quite well. Clank's sections aren't the first time in this series I would like to play a full 3-5 game in that style. Instantly one of my favorites in the series even with the 5hr length
November 22, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Roll credits on Ratchet & Clank Into the Nexus #PS3
Really great. The emphasis on gravity and speed both pay off quite well. Clank's sections aren't the first time in this series I would like to play a full 3-5 game in that style. Instantly one of my favorites in the series even with the 5hr length
Really great. The emphasis on gravity and speed both pay off quite well. Clank's sections aren't the first time in this series I would like to play a full 3-5 game in that style. Instantly one of my favorites in the series even with the 5hr length
Roll credits on Ratchet & Clank Into the Nexus #PS3
Really great. The emphasis on gravity and speed both pay off quite well. Clank's sections aren't the first time in this series I would like to play a full 3-5 game in that style. Instantly one of my favorites in the series even with the 5hr length
Really great. The emphasis on gravity and speed both pay off quite well. Clank's sections aren't the first time in this series I would like to play a full 3-5 game in that style. Instantly one of my favorites in the series even with the 5hr length
November 22, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Roll credits on Ratchet & Clank Into the Nexus #PS3
Really great. The emphasis on gravity and speed both pay off quite well. Clank's sections aren't the first time in this series I would like to play a full 3-5 game in that style. Instantly one of my favorites in the series even with the 5hr length
Really great. The emphasis on gravity and speed both pay off quite well. Clank's sections aren't the first time in this series I would like to play a full 3-5 game in that style. Instantly one of my favorites in the series even with the 5hr length
Dispatch is a wonderful adventure game with good story and fun gameplay mechanics all wrapped in great visuals and writing. It will place among my favorite games of the year.
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/dispatch-rev...
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/dispatch-rev...
Dispatch Review – Talon Trot Games
Can a group of ex-villains become the heroes Los Angeles needs?
www.talontrotgames.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Dispatch is a wonderful adventure game with good story and fun gameplay mechanics all wrapped in great visuals and writing. It will place among my favorite games of the year.
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/dispatch-rev...
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/dispatch-rev...
Had given up getting the kids Pokemon packs for Xmas b/c the prices have gotten outrageous. So I headed to the local game/card store to grab a pile of $1/$2 singles for them instead and had the unbelievable luck of finding this box at MSRP.
Also, cheap games: Zone of Enders 2 and Fallout New Vegas
Also, cheap games: Zone of Enders 2 and Fallout New Vegas
November 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Had given up getting the kids Pokemon packs for Xmas b/c the prices have gotten outrageous. So I headed to the local game/card store to grab a pile of $1/$2 singles for them instead and had the unbelievable luck of finding this box at MSRP.
Also, cheap games: Zone of Enders 2 and Fallout New Vegas
Also, cheap games: Zone of Enders 2 and Fallout New Vegas
Now playing...
Ratchet & Clank Into the Nexus #PS3
This will leave Deadlocked as the last R&C Wiki page bold letter game I haven't played.
I had a good time with Quest for Booty, I think a short runtime works well for this series (as do the longer ones).
Ratchet & Clank Into the Nexus #PS3
This will leave Deadlocked as the last R&C Wiki page bold letter game I haven't played.
I had a good time with Quest for Booty, I think a short runtime works well for this series (as do the longer ones).
November 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Now playing...
Ratchet & Clank Into the Nexus #PS3
This will leave Deadlocked as the last R&C Wiki page bold letter game I haven't played.
I had a good time with Quest for Booty, I think a short runtime works well for this series (as do the longer ones).
Ratchet & Clank Into the Nexus #PS3
This will leave Deadlocked as the last R&C Wiki page bold letter game I haven't played.
I had a good time with Quest for Booty, I think a short runtime works well for this series (as do the longer ones).
Roll credits on Dispatch #PS5
Great game. It's basically playing a high quality animated television show where you get to make choices. I'm curious enough to go back through it a little later to see how else it could play out.
Great game. It's basically playing a high quality animated television show where you get to make choices. I'm curious enough to go back through it a little later to see how else it could play out.
November 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Roll credits on Dispatch #PS5
Great game. It's basically playing a high quality animated television show where you get to make choices. I'm curious enough to go back through it a little later to see how else it could play out.
Great game. It's basically playing a high quality animated television show where you get to make choices. I'm curious enough to go back through it a little later to see how else it could play out.
I've seen The Messenger on sale for $15 a few different places today on a few different consoles.
This is one of the easiest recommendations of the day if you like 2D, retro-inspired action platformers.
This is one of the easiest recommendations of the day if you like 2D, retro-inspired action platformers.
November 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I've seen The Messenger on sale for $15 a few different places today on a few different consoles.
This is one of the easiest recommendations of the day if you like 2D, retro-inspired action platformers.
This is one of the easiest recommendations of the day if you like 2D, retro-inspired action platformers.
Tonight I will finish Dispatch and then play something completely different.
Definitely enjoyed Dispatch so far, assuming the last episode isn't awful, I will definitely want to revisit and make different choices to see how it plays out.
Definitely enjoyed Dispatch so far, assuming the last episode isn't awful, I will definitely want to revisit and make different choices to see how it plays out.
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Tonight I will finish Dispatch and then play something completely different.
Definitely enjoyed Dispatch so far, assuming the last episode isn't awful, I will definitely want to revisit and make different choices to see how it plays out.
Definitely enjoyed Dispatch so far, assuming the last episode isn't awful, I will definitely want to revisit and make different choices to see how it plays out.
Not much screaming to take my money on these Black Friday sales so far.
I did get Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac and Armored Core VI for $20/ea.
Nothing else hitting the right combination of want and cheap enough to grab.
I don't need any more games, so this isn't a bad thing.
I did get Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac and Armored Core VI for $20/ea.
Nothing else hitting the right combination of want and cheap enough to grab.
I don't need any more games, so this isn't a bad thing.
November 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Not much screaming to take my money on these Black Friday sales so far.
I did get Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac and Armored Core VI for $20/ea.
Nothing else hitting the right combination of want and cheap enough to grab.
I don't need any more games, so this isn't a bad thing.
I did get Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac and Armored Core VI for $20/ea.
Nothing else hitting the right combination of want and cheap enough to grab.
I don't need any more games, so this isn't a bad thing.
First pass at physical PS5 games on sale, I'm interested in:
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac ($20)
Armored Core VI ($20)
DQ3 HD ($35, it was $30 last week, whoops)
Fantasian ($30)
They had Cronos the New Dawn for $40 but that might be sold out.
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac ($20)
Armored Core VI ($20)
DQ3 HD ($35, it was $30 last week, whoops)
Fantasian ($30)
They had Cronos the New Dawn for $40 but that might be sold out.
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
First pass at physical PS5 games on sale, I'm interested in:
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac ($20)
Armored Core VI ($20)
DQ3 HD ($35, it was $30 last week, whoops)
Fantasian ($30)
They had Cronos the New Dawn for $40 but that might be sold out.
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac ($20)
Armored Core VI ($20)
DQ3 HD ($35, it was $30 last week, whoops)
Fantasian ($30)
They had Cronos the New Dawn for $40 but that might be sold out.
With FFT wrapped my current gaming playlist:
Dispatch: episode 7 is next
Not sure what else I'll pick up, probably something on the PS1/2 backlog:
PoP Warrior Within, Future Cop LAPD, Heart of Darkness, Loaded, Tomb Raider 2, Treasures of the Deep, Spider-Man 2, Musashi Samurai Legend, Maximo...
Dispatch: episode 7 is next
Not sure what else I'll pick up, probably something on the PS1/2 backlog:
PoP Warrior Within, Future Cop LAPD, Heart of Darkness, Loaded, Tomb Raider 2, Treasures of the Deep, Spider-Man 2, Musashi Samurai Legend, Maximo...
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
With FFT wrapped my current gaming playlist:
Dispatch: episode 7 is next
Not sure what else I'll pick up, probably something on the PS1/2 backlog:
PoP Warrior Within, Future Cop LAPD, Heart of Darkness, Loaded, Tomb Raider 2, Treasures of the Deep, Spider-Man 2, Musashi Samurai Legend, Maximo...
Dispatch: episode 7 is next
Not sure what else I'll pick up, probably something on the PS1/2 backlog:
PoP Warrior Within, Future Cop LAPD, Heart of Darkness, Loaded, Tomb Raider 2, Treasures of the Deep, Spider-Man 2, Musashi Samurai Legend, Maximo...
Roll credits on Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles #PS5
A great strategy RPG with customization depth I've not seen anywhere else. The fast forward button is worth the price of admission alone.
I plan on finding all the stuff I missed later, but a bit burnt out for now.
A great strategy RPG with customization depth I've not seen anywhere else. The fast forward button is worth the price of admission alone.
I plan on finding all the stuff I missed later, but a bit burnt out for now.
November 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Roll credits on Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles #PS5
A great strategy RPG with customization depth I've not seen anywhere else. The fast forward button is worth the price of admission alone.
I plan on finding all the stuff I missed later, but a bit burnt out for now.
A great strategy RPG with customization depth I've not seen anywhere else. The fast forward button is worth the price of admission alone.
I plan on finding all the stuff I missed later, but a bit burnt out for now.
The time for sales is getting closer....
It's almost November so I can post the list of games I'm trying to will into being sold at heavy discounts during the typical November sales:
Stellar Blade
Dragon Quest 3 HD Remake
Eiyuden Chronicles
Star Ocean Second Story R
Metal Gear Solid Delta
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound
Stellar Blade
Dragon Quest 3 HD Remake
Eiyuden Chronicles
Star Ocean Second Story R
Metal Gear Solid Delta
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound
November 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM
The time for sales is getting closer....
Game Awards. Lots of games, fun times.
Let's hear your favorite games of 2025 which received one or fewer nominations!
- Shinobi Art of Vengeance (1 nom.)
- Ninja Gaiden Ragebound (0)
- South of Midnight (1)
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 (0)
- Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles (1)
Let's hear your favorite games of 2025 which received one or fewer nominations!
- Shinobi Art of Vengeance (1 nom.)
- Ninja Gaiden Ragebound (0)
- South of Midnight (1)
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 (0)
- Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles (1)
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Game Awards. Lots of games, fun times.
Let's hear your favorite games of 2025 which received one or fewer nominations!
- Shinobi Art of Vengeance (1 nom.)
- Ninja Gaiden Ragebound (0)
- South of Midnight (1)
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 (0)
- Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles (1)
Let's hear your favorite games of 2025 which received one or fewer nominations!
- Shinobi Art of Vengeance (1 nom.)
- Ninja Gaiden Ragebound (0)
- South of Midnight (1)
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 (0)
- Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles (1)
Roll credits on Nobody Saves the World.
Have revisited this a few times since initially beating it, but this is only the second time I've hit the credits. Missed two fairies and then NG+ (ugh) to complete the platinum.
Always a good time, glad to see almost everything in this one.
Have revisited this a few times since initially beating it, but this is only the second time I've hit the credits. Missed two fairies and then NG+ (ugh) to complete the platinum.
Always a good time, glad to see almost everything in this one.
November 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Roll credits on Nobody Saves the World.
Have revisited this a few times since initially beating it, but this is only the second time I've hit the credits. Missed two fairies and then NG+ (ugh) to complete the platinum.
Always a good time, glad to see almost everything in this one.
Have revisited this a few times since initially beating it, but this is only the second time I've hit the credits. Missed two fairies and then NG+ (ugh) to complete the platinum.
Always a good time, glad to see almost everything in this one.
I'm hopping on this chain with my favorite 4 games I finished this year!
Sticking with new or new-to-me, we've got four all-timers right here.
Sticking with new or new-to-me, we've got four all-timers right here.
November 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I'm hopping on this chain with my favorite 4 games I finished this year!
Sticking with new or new-to-me, we've got four all-timers right here.
Sticking with new or new-to-me, we've got four all-timers right here.
Reposted by Chris playing Final Fantasy Tactics
I wrote about Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles which is mostly just me writing about finding fun in the grind and playing games over and over again.
www.talontrotgames.com/final-fantas...
www.talontrotgames.com/final-fantas...
Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles Review – Talon Trot Games
A PlayStation 1 classic gets many enhancements in this remake
www.talontrotgames.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I wrote about Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles which is mostly just me writing about finding fun in the grind and playing games over and over again.
www.talontrotgames.com/final-fantas...
www.talontrotgames.com/final-fantas...
#RandomGameSaturday
Initially most famous for being the game you got along with the FFVIII demo disc, Brave Fencer Musashi is a wonderful action-adventure game from peak SquareSoft. Good, fun combat mixed with fun abilities and charming tone.
It is in my top 5 on the PS1.
Initially most famous for being the game you got along with the FFVIII demo disc, Brave Fencer Musashi is a wonderful action-adventure game from peak SquareSoft. Good, fun combat mixed with fun abilities and charming tone.
It is in my top 5 on the PS1.
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#RandomGameSaturday
Initially most famous for being the game you got along with the FFVIII demo disc, Brave Fencer Musashi is a wonderful action-adventure game from peak SquareSoft. Good, fun combat mixed with fun abilities and charming tone.
It is in my top 5 on the PS1.
Initially most famous for being the game you got along with the FFVIII demo disc, Brave Fencer Musashi is a wonderful action-adventure game from peak SquareSoft. Good, fun combat mixed with fun abilities and charming tone.
It is in my top 5 on the PS1.
Nobody Saves the World is a wonderful 2D action-adventure, dungeon crawler with a wild mix-and-match ability mechanic. If you can have fun in the experimentation, you'll probably have a great time with this game. It's a favorite of mine.
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/nobody-saves...
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/nobody-saves...
Nobody Saves the World Review – Talon Trot Games
Can a Nobody actually save the world? They can certainly try in this unique dungeon crawling adventure!
www.talontrotgames.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Nobody Saves the World is a wonderful 2D action-adventure, dungeon crawler with a wild mix-and-match ability mechanic. If you can have fun in the experimentation, you'll probably have a great time with this game. It's a favorite of mine.
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/nobody-saves...
My review:
www.talontrotgames.com/nobody-saves...