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.
We've all been infected, which is why doing fates on Heritage Found is a great "I understood that reference" place to be.
November 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We've all been infected, which is why doing fates on Heritage Found is a great "I understood that reference" place to be.
If Maribel was around she'd have some choice words for our Hero.
November 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
If Maribel was around she'd have some choice words for our Hero.
What I make of it is that Rinoa is perfect and cutoffs are great.
October 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
What I make of it is that Rinoa is perfect and cutoffs are great.
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.
When I think about it, I just think "are they ever going to let me play this on something I own?".
September 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
When I think about it, I just think "are they ever going to let me play this on something I own?".
Lise/Riesz' little brother got radicalised after being kidnapped by the forces of evil in Seiken Densetsu 3 and that's why he class changed to Dark Lord.
August 1, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Lise/Riesz' little brother got radicalised after being kidnapped by the forces of evil in Seiken Densetsu 3 and that's why he class changed to Dark Lord.
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.
This caused me to look at my /playtime and apparently I passed 300 days this weekend. Point still stands, the people yearn for nostalgia. And I couldn't pass an opportunity to rekindle the flames.
a man with a beard is holding a flamethrower in his hands
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March 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This caused me to look at my /playtime and apparently I passed 300 days this weekend. Point still stands, the people yearn for nostalgia. And I couldn't pass an opportunity to rekindle the flames.
It's a perfectly middle of the road game, but Mike...
Final Fantasy XIV is just multiplayer IX. They have the same design ethos playing the Greatest Hits.
Final Fantasy XIV is just multiplayer IX. They have the same design ethos playing the Greatest Hits.
March 31, 2025 at 6:59 AM
It's a perfectly middle of the road game, but Mike...
Final Fantasy XIV is just multiplayer IX. They have the same design ethos playing the Greatest Hits.
Final Fantasy XIV is just multiplayer IX. They have the same design ethos playing the Greatest Hits.
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.
Still better than the umpteenth Sylphstep, I'm so tired of paincones and achecorns.
March 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Still better than the umpteenth Sylphstep, I'm so tired of paincones and achecorns.
So basically he's gonna reprise his role as Captain Hammer?
March 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
So basically he's gonna reprise his role as Captain Hammer?
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.