CJ M
@mynameiscj.bsky.social
Gamer. Orioles fan. Biotech worker. Home cook.
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February 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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2025 review thread! 👇
loved SH2; never played the original. predictably enjoyed the atmosphere, performances, & themes, but also the exploration, puzzles, and combat!
KH1 still holds up; excellent combat, & perfect moody teenage tone. can’t wait to revisit KH2. (did try Chain of Memories, but 👎)
loved SH2; never played the original. predictably enjoyed the atmosphere, performances, & themes, but also the exploration, puzzles, and combat!
KH1 still holds up; excellent combat, & perfect moody teenage tone. can’t wait to revisit KH2. (did try Chain of Memories, but 👎)
February 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
2025 review thread! 👇
loved SH2; never played the original. predictably enjoyed the atmosphere, performances, & themes, but also the exploration, puzzles, and combat!
KH1 still holds up; excellent combat, & perfect moody teenage tone. can’t wait to revisit KH2. (did try Chain of Memories, but 👎)
loved SH2; never played the original. predictably enjoyed the atmosphere, performances, & themes, but also the exploration, puzzles, and combat!
KH1 still holds up; excellent combat, & perfect moody teenage tone. can’t wait to revisit KH2. (did try Chain of Memories, but 👎)
and of course, how can we get through a list of anticipated titles without the following 😬
February 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
and of course, how can we get through a list of anticipated titles without the following 😬
here’s a few bonus ones that may be ‘25 titles, but I think are more likely to show up in ‘26:
February 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
here’s a few bonus ones that may be ‘25 titles, but I think are more likely to show up in ‘26:
tracking my GotY list was so fun, can’t wait to do it again in ‘25.
have some titles I’m looking forward to (some have already released!), but I’m sure that by EoY my list will be filled with titles I haven’t heard of yet!
but still, here’s some of what I’m looking forward to/ enjoying in ‘25!
have some titles I’m looking forward to (some have already released!), but I’m sure that by EoY my list will be filled with titles I haven’t heard of yet!
but still, here’s some of what I’m looking forward to/ enjoying in ‘25!
February 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
tracking my GotY list was so fun, can’t wait to do it again in ‘25.
have some titles I’m looking forward to (some have already released!), but I’m sure that by EoY my list will be filled with titles I haven’t heard of yet!
but still, here’s some of what I’m looking forward to/ enjoying in ‘25!
have some titles I’m looking forward to (some have already released!), but I’m sure that by EoY my list will be filled with titles I haven’t heard of yet!
but still, here’s some of what I’m looking forward to/ enjoying in ‘25!
still have a few ‘24 games to finish this month, but it feels like the right time to “lock in” my ‘24 GotY list! (I played 42 total new releases/ DLCs/ updates)
@sunsetvisitor.studio I still think about your game everyday. can’t wait for folks to continue to discover and talk about your game!
@sunsetvisitor.studio I still think about your game everyday. can’t wait for folks to continue to discover and talk about your game!
February 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
still have a few ‘24 games to finish this month, but it feels like the right time to “lock in” my ‘24 GotY list! (I played 42 total new releases/ DLCs/ updates)
@sunsetvisitor.studio I still think about your game everyday. can’t wait for folks to continue to discover and talk about your game!
@sunsetvisitor.studio I still think about your game everyday. can’t wait for folks to continue to discover and talk about your game!
working through these titles now - I’m especially enjoying SH2, plan to finish it as soon as I get back home after the holidays.
there’s more ‘24 games I will play through the start of ‘25 but I’ll post my GotY list once I’m done with these! been a lot of fun cataloguing all of these this year ❤️
there’s more ‘24 games I will play through the start of ‘25 but I’ll post my GotY list once I’m done with these! been a lot of fun cataloguing all of these this year ❤️
December 27, 2024 at 7:13 PM
working through these titles now - I’m especially enjoying SH2, plan to finish it as soon as I get back home after the holidays.
there’s more ‘24 games I will play through the start of ‘25 but I’ll post my GotY list once I’m done with these! been a lot of fun cataloguing all of these this year ❤️
there’s more ‘24 games I will play through the start of ‘25 but I’ll post my GotY list once I’m done with these! been a lot of fun cataloguing all of these this year ❤️
EoY ‘24!
Quarry was fun to play with my wife, but I agree with criticisms that the ending is rushed.
LaD doesn’t resolve all its story threads, but the characters are so great and the combat is fun!
Golden Idol is a great improvement over the 1st, I frequently fist pumped the air when playing!
Quarry was fun to play with my wife, but I agree with criticisms that the ending is rushed.
LaD doesn’t resolve all its story threads, but the characters are so great and the combat is fun!
Golden Idol is a great improvement over the 1st, I frequently fist pumped the air when playing!
December 27, 2024 at 6:59 PM
EoY ‘24!
Quarry was fun to play with my wife, but I agree with criticisms that the ending is rushed.
LaD doesn’t resolve all its story threads, but the characters are so great and the combat is fun!
Golden Idol is a great improvement over the 1st, I frequently fist pumped the air when playing!
Quarry was fun to play with my wife, but I agree with criticisms that the ending is rushed.
LaD doesn’t resolve all its story threads, but the characters are so great and the combat is fun!
Golden Idol is a great improvement over the 1st, I frequently fist pumped the air when playing!
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1000xResist is the game I’ve thought about the most in ‘24. powerful story about family, revolution, and so much more. can’t recommend it enough!
STS is still a classic, only eclipsed for me by Balatro.
DA:O is fascinating as a BG3 precursor. it’s aged a bit but was still a great experience!
1000xResist is the game I’ve thought about the most in ‘24. powerful story about family, revolution, and so much more. can’t recommend it enough!
STS is still a classic, only eclipsed for me by Balatro.
DA:O is fascinating as a BG3 precursor. it’s aged a bit but was still a great experience!
November 8, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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1000xResist is the game I’ve thought about the most in ‘24. powerful story about family, revolution, and so much more. can’t recommend it enough!
STS is still a classic, only eclipsed for me by Balatro.
DA:O is fascinating as a BG3 precursor. it’s aged a bit but was still a great experience!
1000xResist is the game I’ve thought about the most in ‘24. powerful story about family, revolution, and so much more. can’t recommend it enough!
STS is still a classic, only eclipsed for me by Balatro.
DA:O is fascinating as a BG3 precursor. it’s aged a bit but was still a great experience!
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Crab’s Treasure was wonderful, a bite sized game with cheeky humor and surprisingly tight combat.
Prodigal was redeemed by its “post-game”, it’s a fun Zelda-like with a sequel out now!
Elden Ring DLC - I was annoyed with the bosses and the open areas. but I still loved the legacy dungeons!
Crab’s Treasure was wonderful, a bite sized game with cheeky humor and surprisingly tight combat.
Prodigal was redeemed by its “post-game”, it’s a fun Zelda-like with a sequel out now!
Elden Ring DLC - I was annoyed with the bosses and the open areas. but I still loved the legacy dungeons!
July 25, 2024 at 2:56 PM
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Crab’s Treasure was wonderful, a bite sized game with cheeky humor and surprisingly tight combat.
Prodigal was redeemed by its “post-game”, it’s a fun Zelda-like with a sequel out now!
Elden Ring DLC - I was annoyed with the bosses and the open areas. but I still loved the legacy dungeons!
Crab’s Treasure was wonderful, a bite sized game with cheeky humor and surprisingly tight combat.
Prodigal was redeemed by its “post-game”, it’s a fun Zelda-like with a sequel out now!
Elden Ring DLC - I was annoyed with the bosses and the open areas. but I still loved the legacy dungeons!
been a little too long since the last one!
didn’t love Animal Well as much as others. good vibes, but missed some background music. chase sequences were tedious. liked 80% of the egg hunt, but got annoyed by the end.
Lorelei I liked much more. great setting and puzzles. more content than expected!
didn’t love Animal Well as much as others. good vibes, but missed some background music. chase sequences were tedious. liked 80% of the egg hunt, but got annoyed by the end.
Lorelei I liked much more. great setting and puzzles. more content than expected!
June 12, 2024 at 7:10 PM
been a little too long since the last one!
didn’t love Animal Well as much as others. good vibes, but missed some background music. chase sequences were tedious. liked 80% of the egg hunt, but got annoyed by the end.
Lorelei I liked much more. great setting and puzzles. more content than expected!
didn’t love Animal Well as much as others. good vibes, but missed some background music. chase sequences were tedious. liked 80% of the egg hunt, but got annoyed by the end.
Lorelei I liked much more. great setting and puzzles. more content than expected!
Even moar games 👇
Haven’t played pokemon since gen 7, so Radical Red was a great way to catchup. It adds mons up thru gen 9 and puts them in Fire Red. Ups the difficulty too.
A Monster’s Expedition is a beautiful and funny puzzle game. Lots of cool moments of “oh, I didn’t know I could do that”!
Haven’t played pokemon since gen 7, so Radical Red was a great way to catchup. It adds mons up thru gen 9 and puts them in Fire Red. Ups the difficulty too.
A Monster’s Expedition is a beautiful and funny puzzle game. Lots of cool moments of “oh, I didn’t know I could do that”!
May 5, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Even moar games 👇
Haven’t played pokemon since gen 7, so Radical Red was a great way to catchup. It adds mons up thru gen 9 and puts them in Fire Red. Ups the difficulty too.
A Monster’s Expedition is a beautiful and funny puzzle game. Lots of cool moments of “oh, I didn’t know I could do that”!
Haven’t played pokemon since gen 7, so Radical Red was a great way to catchup. It adds mons up thru gen 9 and puts them in Fire Red. Ups the difficulty too.
A Monster’s Expedition is a beautiful and funny puzzle game. Lots of cool moments of “oh, I didn’t know I could do that”!
moar games 👇
Pacific Drive was sick! great premise, vibes, and soundtrack. surprisingly good story. runs got a bit long by the end.
played Year Walk in prep for Lorelei & The Laser Eyes, coming out next month. thought it was “just” neat, but the path for the secret ending elevated it for me.
Pacific Drive was sick! great premise, vibes, and soundtrack. surprisingly good story. runs got a bit long by the end.
played Year Walk in prep for Lorelei & The Laser Eyes, coming out next month. thought it was “just” neat, but the path for the secret ending elevated it for me.
April 23, 2024 at 1:27 PM
moar games 👇
Pacific Drive was sick! great premise, vibes, and soundtrack. surprisingly good story. runs got a bit long by the end.
played Year Walk in prep for Lorelei & The Laser Eyes, coming out next month. thought it was “just” neat, but the path for the secret ending elevated it for me.
Pacific Drive was sick! great premise, vibes, and soundtrack. surprisingly good story. runs got a bit long by the end.
played Year Walk in prep for Lorelei & The Laser Eyes, coming out next month. thought it was “just” neat, but the path for the secret ending elevated it for me.
my latest batch of completions!
Family & Rivals are both cool “Obra Dinn”likes. both are playable in one sitting. great music in both!
Linelight was a cute puzzle game, I played it while standing in lines @ PAX, w/o audio. so I missed out on some of the charm.
Family & Rivals are both cool “Obra Dinn”likes. both are playable in one sitting. great music in both!
Linelight was a cute puzzle game, I played it while standing in lines @ PAX, w/o audio. so I missed out on some of the charm.
April 8, 2024 at 2:51 PM
my latest batch of completions!
Family & Rivals are both cool “Obra Dinn”likes. both are playable in one sitting. great music in both!
Linelight was a cute puzzle game, I played it while standing in lines @ PAX, w/o audio. so I missed out on some of the charm.
Family & Rivals are both cool “Obra Dinn”likes. both are playable in one sitting. great music in both!
Linelight was a cute puzzle game, I played it while standing in lines @ PAX, w/o audio. so I missed out on some of the charm.
my next batch of scores 👇
Fallen London is an evocative setting, but its monetization made me feel like the game didn’t want to be played.
not much to add to the Balatro discourse - game is so fun, so many synergies!
Room 3 was clever & had high production value, but navigating was too tedious.
Fallen London is an evocative setting, but its monetization made me feel like the game didn’t want to be played.
not much to add to the Balatro discourse - game is so fun, so many synergies!
Room 3 was clever & had high production value, but navigating was too tedious.
March 12, 2024 at 1:41 PM
my next batch of scores 👇
Fallen London is an evocative setting, but its monetization made me feel like the game didn’t want to be played.
not much to add to the Balatro discourse - game is so fun, so many synergies!
Room 3 was clever & had high production value, but navigating was too tedious.
Fallen London is an evocative setting, but its monetization made me feel like the game didn’t want to be played.
not much to add to the Balatro discourse - game is so fun, so many synergies!
Room 3 was clever & had high production value, but navigating was too tedious.
a few more completions over the last 3 weeks. not shown here: nearly 80 hours of Palworld with my wife. should be wrapped with that in the next few days.
dove deeper into Escape Room games, both on Steam & iOS. Exiled & Buried are both <0.5hr long. Cube Escape
turned me into a big Rusty Lake fan!
dove deeper into Escape Room games, both on Steam & iOS. Exiled & Buried are both <0.5hr long. Cube Escape
turned me into a big Rusty Lake fan!
February 18, 2024 at 6:06 AM
a few more completions over the last 3 weeks. not shown here: nearly 80 hours of Palworld with my wife. should be wrapped with that in the next few days.
dove deeper into Escape Room games, both on Steam & iOS. Exiled & Buried are both <0.5hr long. Cube Escape
turned me into a big Rusty Lake fan!
dove deeper into Escape Room games, both on Steam & iOS. Exiled & Buried are both <0.5hr long. Cube Escape
turned me into a big Rusty Lake fan!
cruisin thru several games in the 2nd half of Jan.
Sifu’s flow state is unlike any game I can recall recently. really fun to master. roguelike mechanics were clunky though.
Cultist Simulator was SO addicting. kept me up till 1am repeatedly. 34hrs to get a “major victory”. tedious by the end tho.
Sifu’s flow state is unlike any game I can recall recently. really fun to master. roguelike mechanics were clunky though.
Cultist Simulator was SO addicting. kept me up till 1am repeatedly. 34hrs to get a “major victory”. tedious by the end tho.
January 29, 2024 at 3:55 AM
cruisin thru several games in the 2nd half of Jan.
Sifu’s flow state is unlike any game I can recall recently. really fun to master. roguelike mechanics were clunky though.
Cultist Simulator was SO addicting. kept me up till 1am repeatedly. 34hrs to get a “major victory”. tedious by the end tho.
Sifu’s flow state is unlike any game I can recall recently. really fun to master. roguelike mechanics were clunky though.
Cultist Simulator was SO addicting. kept me up till 1am repeatedly. 34hrs to get a “major victory”. tedious by the end tho.
off to a fast gaming start in 2024.
cheating a little as i started Void Stranger & Dragon's Dogma in Dec.
Like A Dragon Gaiden was great but really just has me hyped for LAD 8. (i've only played Yakuza 7, no other Kiryu games). i miss the turn based combat. but they still hit here w/ the emotion!
cheating a little as i started Void Stranger & Dragon's Dogma in Dec.
Like A Dragon Gaiden was great but really just has me hyped for LAD 8. (i've only played Yakuza 7, no other Kiryu games). i miss the turn based combat. but they still hit here w/ the emotion!
January 16, 2024 at 9:13 PM
off to a fast gaming start in 2024.
cheating a little as i started Void Stranger & Dragon's Dogma in Dec.
Like A Dragon Gaiden was great but really just has me hyped for LAD 8. (i've only played Yakuza 7, no other Kiryu games). i miss the turn based combat. but they still hit here w/ the emotion!
cheating a little as i started Void Stranger & Dragon's Dogma in Dec.
Like A Dragon Gaiden was great but really just has me hyped for LAD 8. (i've only played Yakuza 7, no other Kiryu games). i miss the turn based combat. but they still hit here w/ the emotion!