Chris playing Final Fantasy Tactics
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www.talontrotgames.com
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
I won't stray far here....
November 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I won't stray far here....
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.
#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.
#RandomAlbumTuesday
Tunde Adebimpe - "Thee Black Bolts"
A great 2025 solo album from the TV on the Radio frontman. Hits many of the "familiar, but different" notes you would expect from a lead singer solo album, it's one of my favorites of the year.
Tunde Adebimpe - "Thee Black Bolts"
A great 2025 solo album from the TV on the Radio frontman. Hits many of the "familiar, but different" notes you would expect from a lead singer solo album, it's one of my favorites of the year.
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
#RandomAlbumTuesday
Tunde Adebimpe - "Thee Black Bolts"
A great 2025 solo album from the TV on the Radio frontman. Hits many of the "familiar, but different" notes you would expect from a lead singer solo album, it's one of my favorites of the year.
Tunde Adebimpe - "Thee Black Bolts"
A great 2025 solo album from the TV on the Radio frontman. Hits many of the "familiar, but different" notes you would expect from a lead singer solo album, it's one of my favorites of the year.
Decided to give Dispatch a try.
Played the first episode and had a good time. Pretty interesting story from the start, the trial gameplay section was fun.
Curious to see where it goes.
Played the first episode and had a good time. Pretty interesting story from the start, the trial gameplay section was fun.
Curious to see where it goes.
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Decided to give Dispatch a try.
Played the first episode and had a good time. Pretty interesting story from the start, the trial gameplay section was fun.
Curious to see where it goes.
Played the first episode and had a good time. Pretty interesting story from the start, the trial gameplay section was fun.
Curious to see where it goes.
Dispatch.
This games looks interesting to me, although I've not really loved any adventure games of that type.
Anybody who isn't generally a fan of the genre try this? Thoughts?
This games looks interesting to me, although I've not really loved any adventure games of that type.
Anybody who isn't generally a fan of the genre try this? Thoughts?
November 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Dispatch.
This games looks interesting to me, although I've not really loved any adventure games of that type.
Anybody who isn't generally a fan of the genre try this? Thoughts?
This games looks interesting to me, although I've not really loved any adventure games of that type.
Anybody who isn't generally a fan of the genre try this? Thoughts?
Had no idea this got a DLC. It was included on the physical copy I got.
I wandered into it while playing, it appears to be some challenges with new transformations as rewards. The few I tried were really tough, will have to return with a fuller roster.
I wandered into it while playing, it appears to be some challenges with new transformations as rewards. The few I tried were really tough, will have to return with a fuller roster.
November 9, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Had no idea this got a DLC. It was included on the physical copy I got.
I wandered into it while playing, it appears to be some challenges with new transformations as rewards. The few I tried were really tough, will have to return with a fuller roster.
I wandered into it while playing, it appears to be some challenges with new transformations as rewards. The few I tried were really tough, will have to return with a fuller roster.
Favorite Christmas movies
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Favorite Christmas movies
Nobody Saves the World is far from a perfect game, but I think it's great. Mixing and matching abilities combined with fun, satisfying combat and an off beat story with a good sense of humor.
Fun game.
Fun game.
November 8, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Nobody Saves the World is far from a perfect game, but I think it's great. Mixing and matching abilities combined with fun, satisfying combat and an off beat story with a good sense of humor.
Fun game.
Fun game.
Roll credits (I guess?) on Downhill Domination #PS2
I made it through the full Super Career mode, so I'm counting it.
What an amazing extreme sports title. There's more to the mechanics than it initially seems, a fun racing game with depth and fun tricks as well.
Pure fun.
I made it through the full Super Career mode, so I'm counting it.
What an amazing extreme sports title. There's more to the mechanics than it initially seems, a fun racing game with depth and fun tricks as well.
Pure fun.
November 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Roll credits (I guess?) on Downhill Domination #PS2
I made it through the full Super Career mode, so I'm counting it.
What an amazing extreme sports title. There's more to the mechanics than it initially seems, a fun racing game with depth and fun tricks as well.
Pure fun.
I made it through the full Super Career mode, so I'm counting it.
What an amazing extreme sports title. There's more to the mechanics than it initially seems, a fun racing game with depth and fun tricks as well.
Pure fun.
I'm not much of a fan of the Warriors games myself, but Age of Calamity is my son's 2nd favorite game ever. So, he saved up for months and I went to grab this today so it'll be here when he gets home from school.
He doesn't think there's any way it is better than Age of Calamity.
He doesn't think there's any way it is better than Age of Calamity.
November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I'm not much of a fan of the Warriors games myself, but Age of Calamity is my son's 2nd favorite game ever. So, he saved up for months and I went to grab this today so it'll be here when he gets home from school.
He doesn't think there's any way it is better than Age of Calamity.
He doesn't think there's any way it is better than Age of Calamity.
Trying the full game of Downhill Domination for the first time. #PS2
What silly, dumb fun this thing is! The controls are great which provides a wonderful baseline for the action.
It's good as a pure racing game with the wild tracks and punching opponents, but it also adds a fun trick mechanic.
What silly, dumb fun this thing is! The controls are great which provides a wonderful baseline for the action.
It's good as a pure racing game with the wild tracks and punching opponents, but it also adds a fun trick mechanic.
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Trying the full game of Downhill Domination for the first time. #PS2
What silly, dumb fun this thing is! The controls are great which provides a wonderful baseline for the action.
It's good as a pure racing game with the wild tracks and punching opponents, but it also adds a fun trick mechanic.
What silly, dumb fun this thing is! The controls are great which provides a wonderful baseline for the action.
It's good as a pure racing game with the wild tracks and punching opponents, but it also adds a fun trick mechanic.
#RandomAlbumTuesday
Craig Finn - "We All Want the Same Things"
Probably my favorite Finn-releated release this side of "Boys & Girls In America" which is saying a lot because I really do like most of The Hold Steady albums.
Come for "God in Chicago" and stay for a really consistent set of tunes.
Craig Finn - "We All Want the Same Things"
Probably my favorite Finn-releated release this side of "Boys & Girls In America" which is saying a lot because I really do like most of The Hold Steady albums.
Come for "God in Chicago" and stay for a really consistent set of tunes.
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#RandomAlbumTuesday
Craig Finn - "We All Want the Same Things"
Probably my favorite Finn-releated release this side of "Boys & Girls In America" which is saying a lot because I really do like most of The Hold Steady albums.
Come for "God in Chicago" and stay for a really consistent set of tunes.
Craig Finn - "We All Want the Same Things"
Probably my favorite Finn-releated release this side of "Boys & Girls In America" which is saying a lot because I really do like most of The Hold Steady albums.
Come for "God in Chicago" and stay for a really consistent set of tunes.
November 3, 2025 at 4:20 AM