Lorenzo H.
@macuelos.bsky.social
No pronunciation guide. Just Mac, no cheese.
Won't rest until he has inspected every suspicious-looking nook and cranny.
Won't rest until he has inspected every suspicious-looking nook and cranny.
20. Luigi's Mansion
Fun, short game. Controls felt a bit iffy on 3DS, but it wasn't particularly punishing, so I could deal with it fine. Funny profile write-ups for the ghosts, too!
Fun, short game. Controls felt a bit iffy on 3DS, but it wasn't particularly punishing, so I could deal with it fine. Funny profile write-ups for the ghosts, too!
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
20. Luigi's Mansion
Fun, short game. Controls felt a bit iffy on 3DS, but it wasn't particularly punishing, so I could deal with it fine. Funny profile write-ups for the ghosts, too!
Fun, short game. Controls felt a bit iffy on 3DS, but it wasn't particularly punishing, so I could deal with it fine. Funny profile write-ups for the ghosts, too!
19. Shadow of the Colossus
A very neat game, though some of the implied narrative was lost on me until the ending. And then much of the ending was lost on me as well. In terms of Ueda works, I do like Ico better.
A very neat game, though some of the implied narrative was lost on me until the ending. And then much of the ending was lost on me as well. In terms of Ueda works, I do like Ico better.
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
19. Shadow of the Colossus
A very neat game, though some of the implied narrative was lost on me until the ending. And then much of the ending was lost on me as well. In terms of Ueda works, I do like Ico better.
A very neat game, though some of the implied narrative was lost on me until the ending. And then much of the ending was lost on me as well. In terms of Ueda works, I do like Ico better.
18. Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster
I don't know if it's because I more-or-less know how the game's systems work or if the Pixel Remaster is a lot more forgiving, but this version of the game felt incredibly easy, laughably so. Which is a shame, because it does a lot of good QoL stuff.
I don't know if it's because I more-or-less know how the game's systems work or if the Pixel Remaster is a lot more forgiving, but this version of the game felt incredibly easy, laughably so. Which is a shame, because it does a lot of good QoL stuff.
October 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
18. Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster
I don't know if it's because I more-or-less know how the game's systems work or if the Pixel Remaster is a lot more forgiving, but this version of the game felt incredibly easy, laughably so. Which is a shame, because it does a lot of good QoL stuff.
I don't know if it's because I more-or-less know how the game's systems work or if the Pixel Remaster is a lot more forgiving, but this version of the game felt incredibly easy, laughably so. Which is a shame, because it does a lot of good QoL stuff.
17. Supaplex
This was probably my favourite game, it was interesting to see just how many levels I remembered and how far into the game I remembered them. A decent version too, though I prefer the original music over whatever remixes they included, it just sounds more... industrial.
This was probably my favourite game, it was interesting to see just how many levels I remembered and how far into the game I remembered them. A decent version too, though I prefer the original music over whatever remixes they included, it just sounds more... industrial.
October 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
17. Supaplex
This was probably my favourite game, it was interesting to see just how many levels I remembered and how far into the game I remembered them. A decent version too, though I prefer the original music over whatever remixes they included, it just sounds more... industrial.
This was probably my favourite game, it was interesting to see just how many levels I remembered and how far into the game I remembered them. A decent version too, though I prefer the original music over whatever remixes they included, it just sounds more... industrial.
16. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
An interesting game. The Remembrance and Analysis sections I particularly liked, but the Destruction RTS/TD mode felt like a chore in comparison, even on the lowest difficulty setting. Somehow my first Vanillaware game, some of that reputation really shone through...
An interesting game. The Remembrance and Analysis sections I particularly liked, but the Destruction RTS/TD mode felt like a chore in comparison, even on the lowest difficulty setting. Somehow my first Vanillaware game, some of that reputation really shone through...
September 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
16. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
An interesting game. The Remembrance and Analysis sections I particularly liked, but the Destruction RTS/TD mode felt like a chore in comparison, even on the lowest difficulty setting. Somehow my first Vanillaware game, some of that reputation really shone through...
An interesting game. The Remembrance and Analysis sections I particularly liked, but the Destruction RTS/TD mode felt like a chore in comparison, even on the lowest difficulty setting. Somehow my first Vanillaware game, some of that reputation really shone through...
15. Wario Land (Virtual Boy)
The game has a certain novelty that comes with playing a Virtual Boy game, but having played the later Wario Land games, it just feels a bit safe and same-y. Neat, but not Switch peripheral-level neat.
The game has a certain novelty that comes with playing a Virtual Boy game, but having played the later Wario Land games, it just feels a bit safe and same-y. Neat, but not Switch peripheral-level neat.
September 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
15. Wario Land (Virtual Boy)
The game has a certain novelty that comes with playing a Virtual Boy game, but having played the later Wario Land games, it just feels a bit safe and same-y. Neat, but not Switch peripheral-level neat.
The game has a certain novelty that comes with playing a Virtual Boy game, but having played the later Wario Land games, it just feels a bit safe and same-y. Neat, but not Switch peripheral-level neat.
14. Policenauts
I can't help but compare this game to Snatcher, and I think it comes up short. The premise of Snatcher I think is stronger, though Policenauts certainly is more cinematic. It's also several times more verbose (halting gameplay) and horny (halting motivation). Worthwhile, but flawed.
I can't help but compare this game to Snatcher, and I think it comes up short. The premise of Snatcher I think is stronger, though Policenauts certainly is more cinematic. It's also several times more verbose (halting gameplay) and horny (halting motivation). Worthwhile, but flawed.
July 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
14. Policenauts
I can't help but compare this game to Snatcher, and I think it comes up short. The premise of Snatcher I think is stronger, though Policenauts certainly is more cinematic. It's also several times more verbose (halting gameplay) and horny (halting motivation). Worthwhile, but flawed.
I can't help but compare this game to Snatcher, and I think it comes up short. The premise of Snatcher I think is stronger, though Policenauts certainly is more cinematic. It's also several times more verbose (halting gameplay) and horny (halting motivation). Worthwhile, but flawed.
13. Snatcher
Actually my first Kojima game! The story and intrigue are very good, and the look into a possible future shows what could (have) be(en). Unfortunately Act 3 is a bit of a letdown, honestly feels grafted on; rather any ending than the cliffhanger of the PC-88/MSX2 original, I suppose!
Actually my first Kojima game! The story and intrigue are very good, and the look into a possible future shows what could (have) be(en). Unfortunately Act 3 is a bit of a letdown, honestly feels grafted on; rather any ending than the cliffhanger of the PC-88/MSX2 original, I suppose!
July 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
13. Snatcher
Actually my first Kojima game! The story and intrigue are very good, and the look into a possible future shows what could (have) be(en). Unfortunately Act 3 is a bit of a letdown, honestly feels grafted on; rather any ending than the cliffhanger of the PC-88/MSX2 original, I suppose!
Actually my first Kojima game! The story and intrigue are very good, and the look into a possible future shows what could (have) be(en). Unfortunately Act 3 is a bit of a letdown, honestly feels grafted on; rather any ending than the cliffhanger of the PC-88/MSX2 original, I suppose!
8-12. Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (MM7-MM10)
For another Mega May I wanted to hit up another Mega Man collection, so here we finish classic. These games continue to not take prisoners, sometimes to their detriment. I miss rewinding...
Classic ranking: 9 > 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 7 > 3 > 10 > 8 > 1
For another Mega May I wanted to hit up another Mega Man collection, so here we finish classic. These games continue to not take prisoners, sometimes to their detriment. I miss rewinding...
Classic ranking: 9 > 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 7 > 3 > 10 > 8 > 1
May 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
8-12. Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (MM7-MM10)
For another Mega May I wanted to hit up another Mega Man collection, so here we finish classic. These games continue to not take prisoners, sometimes to their detriment. I miss rewinding...
Classic ranking: 9 > 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 7 > 3 > 10 > 8 > 1
For another Mega May I wanted to hit up another Mega Man collection, so here we finish classic. These games continue to not take prisoners, sometimes to their detriment. I miss rewinding...
Classic ranking: 9 > 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 7 > 3 > 10 > 8 > 1
7. Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster
Wanted a short game to tide me over until May, so I skipped ahead to this classic. It's even shorter than I remember, but it's still a great game. The lack of the remake's postgame content really stings though, I like those dungeons a lot.
Wanted a short game to tide me over until May, so I skipped ahead to this classic. It's even shorter than I remember, but it's still a great game. The lack of the remake's postgame content really stings though, I like those dungeons a lot.
April 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
7. Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster
Wanted a short game to tide me over until May, so I skipped ahead to this classic. It's even shorter than I remember, but it's still a great game. The lack of the remake's postgame content really stings though, I like those dungeons a lot.
Wanted a short game to tide me over until May, so I skipped ahead to this classic. It's even shorter than I remember, but it's still a great game. The lack of the remake's postgame content really stings though, I like those dungeons a lot.
6. Ico
This sure is an incredible experience, but as a game... many of the systems feel frustrating, and the original NTSC PS2 release compounded on them. I like it, but I could go for like... half as much combat in this game. Otherwise it's just a very, very neat game.
This sure is an incredible experience, but as a game... many of the systems feel frustrating, and the original NTSC PS2 release compounded on them. I like it, but I could go for like... half as much combat in this game. Otherwise it's just a very, very neat game.
April 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
6. Ico
This sure is an incredible experience, but as a game... many of the systems feel frustrating, and the original NTSC PS2 release compounded on them. I like it, but I could go for like... half as much combat in this game. Otherwise it's just a very, very neat game.
This sure is an incredible experience, but as a game... many of the systems feel frustrating, and the original NTSC PS2 release compounded on them. I like it, but I could go for like... half as much combat in this game. Otherwise it's just a very, very neat game.
5. Crimson Gem Saga
The gameplay is good and the humour is actually mostly amusing. Unfortunately, the story builds on a game everybody agrees nobody should play and the game suffers for it. Definitely had more potential than what was realised, but worth at least one play.
The gameplay is good and the humour is actually mostly amusing. Unfortunately, the story builds on a game everybody agrees nobody should play and the game suffers for it. Definitely had more potential than what was realised, but worth at least one play.
March 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
5. Crimson Gem Saga
The gameplay is good and the humour is actually mostly amusing. Unfortunately, the story builds on a game everybody agrees nobody should play and the game suffers for it. Definitely had more potential than what was realised, but worth at least one play.
The gameplay is good and the humour is actually mostly amusing. Unfortunately, the story builds on a game everybody agrees nobody should play and the game suffers for it. Definitely had more potential than what was realised, but worth at least one play.
4. Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
Picked this one up again after softlocking myself a while ago and it's very neat. Very trial-and-error at times, but it doesn't particularly punish you for it. All in all it's just... neat.
Picked this one up again after softlocking myself a while ago and it's very neat. Very trial-and-error at times, but it doesn't particularly punish you for it. All in all it's just... neat.
March 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
4. Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
Picked this one up again after softlocking myself a while ago and it's very neat. Very trial-and-error at times, but it doesn't particularly punish you for it. All in all it's just... neat.
Picked this one up again after softlocking myself a while ago and it's very neat. Very trial-and-error at times, but it doesn't particularly punish you for it. All in all it's just... neat.
2-3. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (GBA/3DS)
This one was fine, enemy attacks often had way too many elements to dodge and the tells aren't always clear. The 3DS version had a lot of improvements and niceties (Map! Record! Bros. Attacks!), but Bowser's Minions seemed lackluster.
This one was fine, enemy attacks often had way too many elements to dodge and the tells aren't always clear. The 3DS version had a lot of improvements and niceties (Map! Record! Bros. Attacks!), but Bowser's Minions seemed lackluster.
February 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
2-3. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (GBA/3DS)
This one was fine, enemy attacks often had way too many elements to dodge and the tells aren't always clear. The 3DS version had a lot of improvements and niceties (Map! Record! Bros. Attacks!), but Bowser's Minions seemed lackluster.
This one was fine, enemy attacks often had way too many elements to dodge and the tells aren't always clear. The 3DS version had a lot of improvements and niceties (Map! Record! Bros. Attacks!), but Bowser's Minions seemed lackluster.
1. Picross S4
It's more Picross. I still enjoy them, but I've played a fair few of these over the years, so at this point I play like one of these per year.
It's more Picross. I still enjoy them, but I've played a fair few of these over the years, so at this point I play like one of these per year.
February 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
1. Picross S4
It's more Picross. I still enjoy them, but I've played a fair few of these over the years, so at this point I play like one of these per year.
It's more Picross. I still enjoy them, but I've played a fair few of these over the years, so at this point I play like one of these per year.
It's so good, but I'll always place the original release over the 3ds remake. It just hits different.
February 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It's so good, but I'll always place the original release over the 3ds remake. It just hits different.
24. Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail
Considering my track record with staying on the critical path I wasn't expecting to finish DT this year, but here we are! People seem down on it, but I quite liked it. Looking forward to Post and the FFXI ARs, along with side content.
Considering my track record with staying on the critical path I wasn't expecting to finish DT this year, but here we are! People seem down on it, but I quite liked it. Looking forward to Post and the FFXI ARs, along with side content.
December 31, 2024 at 1:35 PM
24. Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail
Considering my track record with staying on the critical path I wasn't expecting to finish DT this year, but here we are! People seem down on it, but I quite liked it. Looking forward to Post and the FFXI ARs, along with side content.
Considering my track record with staying on the critical path I wasn't expecting to finish DT this year, but here we are! People seem down on it, but I quite liked it. Looking forward to Post and the FFXI ARs, along with side content.
23. Monument Valley 3
The strange thing I felt about this third installment is that the less opaque the underlying story is, the less I enjoyed it. There were some neat puzzle evolutions and I'll definitely check out the DLC, but compared to the first two it's a bit... less.
The strange thing I felt about this third installment is that the less opaque the underlying story is, the less I enjoyed it. There were some neat puzzle evolutions and I'll definitely check out the DLC, but compared to the first two it's a bit... less.
December 29, 2024 at 10:33 AM
23. Monument Valley 3
The strange thing I felt about this third installment is that the less opaque the underlying story is, the less I enjoyed it. There were some neat puzzle evolutions and I'll definitely check out the DLC, but compared to the first two it's a bit... less.
The strange thing I felt about this third installment is that the less opaque the underlying story is, the less I enjoyed it. There were some neat puzzle evolutions and I'll definitely check out the DLC, but compared to the first two it's a bit... less.
21-22. Monument Valley + Monument Valley 2
Replayed these in anticipation of Monument Valley 3, and they sure are some neat puzzle games. I'm too dumb to understand what the story is, but they've got a great vibe.
Replayed these in anticipation of Monument Valley 3, and they sure are some neat puzzle games. I'm too dumb to understand what the story is, but they've got a great vibe.
December 29, 2024 at 10:33 AM
21-22. Monument Valley + Monument Valley 2
Replayed these in anticipation of Monument Valley 3, and they sure are some neat puzzle games. I'm too dumb to understand what the story is, but they've got a great vibe.
Replayed these in anticipation of Monument Valley 3, and they sure are some neat puzzle games. I'm too dumb to understand what the story is, but they've got a great vibe.
20. Paper Trail
Cute little puzzle game that turns pretty darn difficult sometimes. Aside from the neat origami motif, the music and especially the credits song was the big standout for me.
Cute little puzzle game that turns pretty darn difficult sometimes. Aside from the neat origami motif, the music and especially the credits song was the big standout for me.
December 8, 2024 at 6:02 PM
20. Paper Trail
Cute little puzzle game that turns pretty darn difficult sometimes. Aside from the neat origami motif, the music and especially the credits song was the big standout for me.
Cute little puzzle game that turns pretty darn difficult sometimes. Aside from the neat origami motif, the music and especially the credits song was the big standout for me.
18-19. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U
It's one of them Mario games, so you know it's decent, but NSLU is a real great time. Shorter time limits means shorter stages yet more fun. And the challenges in NSMBU are great too, if too dangerous for my free time.
It's one of them Mario games, so you know it's decent, but NSLU is a real great time. Shorter time limits means shorter stages yet more fun. And the challenges in NSMBU are great too, if too dangerous for my free time.
December 3, 2024 at 9:48 PM
18-19. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U
It's one of them Mario games, so you know it's decent, but NSLU is a real great time. Shorter time limits means shorter stages yet more fun. And the challenges in NSMBU are great too, if too dangerous for my free time.
It's one of them Mario games, so you know it's decent, but NSLU is a real great time. Shorter time limits means shorter stages yet more fun. And the challenges in NSMBU are great too, if too dangerous for my free time.
17. Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
Already finished the base expansion over two months ago and I've just been faffing about with relics and what have you. This expansion was pretty good, not as great as Shadowbringers, but that was a high bar. Still good though.
Already finished the base expansion over two months ago and I've just been faffing about with relics and what have you. This expansion was pretty good, not as great as Shadowbringers, but that was a high bar. Still good though.
December 3, 2024 at 9:40 PM
17. Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
Already finished the base expansion over two months ago and I've just been faffing about with relics and what have you. This expansion was pretty good, not as great as Shadowbringers, but that was a high bar. Still good though.
Already finished the base expansion over two months ago and I've just been faffing about with relics and what have you. This expansion was pretty good, not as great as Shadowbringers, but that was a high bar. Still good though.
16. Arcade Archives THE TOWER OF DRUAGA
This game... is hard. It's interesting though, and more than a little cruel. In 1984 this must have been the coolest thing around, and even though in 2024 it is not, it's still interesting (as long as you've got some niceties).
This game... is hard. It's interesting though, and more than a little cruel. In 1984 this must have been the coolest thing around, and even though in 2024 it is not, it's still interesting (as long as you've got some niceties).
June 26, 2024 at 7:52 PM
16. Arcade Archives THE TOWER OF DRUAGA
This game... is hard. It's interesting though, and more than a little cruel. In 1984 this must have been the coolest thing around, and even though in 2024 it is not, it's still interesting (as long as you've got some niceties).
This game... is hard. It's interesting though, and more than a little cruel. In 1984 this must have been the coolest thing around, and even though in 2024 it is not, it's still interesting (as long as you've got some niceties).
15. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
It took me a while to get around to it, and then to finish it, but 5.0 was very cool. As I did all sidequests alongside the main story, lore and stories fit quite well together. Now there's a lot to catch up to before moving on to Post...
It took me a while to get around to it, and then to finish it, but 5.0 was very cool. As I did all sidequests alongside the main story, lore and stories fit quite well together. Now there's a lot to catch up to before moving on to Post...
June 26, 2024 at 6:01 PM
15. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
It took me a while to get around to it, and then to finish it, but 5.0 was very cool. As I did all sidequests alongside the main story, lore and stories fit quite well together. Now there's a lot to catch up to before moving on to Post...
It took me a while to get around to it, and then to finish it, but 5.0 was very cool. As I did all sidequests alongside the main story, lore and stories fit quite well together. Now there's a lot to catch up to before moving on to Post...
8-14. Mega Man Legacy Collection (MM1-MM6)
It's been a long time since I played classic Mega Man and I wanted to get in gear to play the collections at least. These games don't take prisoners most of the time, it's kind of insane.
Ranking: 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 3 > 1
It's been a long time since I played classic Mega Man and I wanted to get in gear to play the collections at least. These games don't take prisoners most of the time, it's kind of insane.
Ranking: 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 3 > 1
May 19, 2024 at 1:51 PM
8-14. Mega Man Legacy Collection (MM1-MM6)
It's been a long time since I played classic Mega Man and I wanted to get in gear to play the collections at least. These games don't take prisoners most of the time, it's kind of insane.
Ranking: 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 3 > 1
It's been a long time since I played classic Mega Man and I wanted to get in gear to play the collections at least. These games don't take prisoners most of the time, it's kind of insane.
Ranking: 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 3 > 1