Ronny Carlsson
@rcarlsson.bsky.social
Swede. I watch movies and play games. Ex-Film Bizarro (reviewer + filmmaker)
A couple of years ago my film Dust Box and Michael Todd Schneider's ...And Then I Helped had cameos in the horror game Bloodwash. Pretty sure most players assumed they were fake posters!
March 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A couple of years ago my film Dust Box and Michael Todd Schneider's ...And Then I Helped had cameos in the horror game Bloodwash. Pretty sure most players assumed they were fake posters!
Been rewatching Det Spökar, a Swedish ghost mockumentary series that aired 1997-1999, and boy was it scarier when I was 10. Yet the rewatch doesn't hurt it for me, my memories are so etched in that I will always feel the spooks when I think about it
Rewatch is good for inspiration though.
Rewatch is good for inspiration though.
March 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Been rewatching Det Spökar, a Swedish ghost mockumentary series that aired 1997-1999, and boy was it scarier when I was 10. Yet the rewatch doesn't hurt it for me, my memories are so etched in that I will always feel the spooks when I think about it
Rewatch is good for inspiration though.
Rewatch is good for inspiration though.
Some recommendations!
February 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Some recommendations!
🧵12/11
Honorable mention because IT IS JUST AN EXPANSION:
ELDEN RING: SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE
A massive experience for just a DLC. Many, many hours of content. It's more Elden Ring and that's a great game to begin with. But Keighley, it's just a DLC.
Honorable mention because IT IS JUST AN EXPANSION:
ELDEN RING: SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE
A massive experience for just a DLC. Many, many hours of content. It's more Elden Ring and that's a great game to begin with. But Keighley, it's just a DLC.
January 3, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🧵12/11
Honorable mention because IT IS JUST AN EXPANSION:
ELDEN RING: SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE
A massive experience for just a DLC. Many, many hours of content. It's more Elden Ring and that's a great game to begin with. But Keighley, it's just a DLC.
Honorable mention because IT IS JUST AN EXPANSION:
ELDEN RING: SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE
A massive experience for just a DLC. Many, many hours of content. It's more Elden Ring and that's a great game to begin with. But Keighley, it's just a DLC.
🧵11/11
1. UFO 50
Listen.. I haven't even played all games yet. But UFO 50 is mindblowing. The most ambitious retro-styled game I have ever played. Every title has been a complete experience with fresh mechanics with genuine 8-bit feel. I waited for many years and the result is shockingly good.
1. UFO 50
Listen.. I haven't even played all games yet. But UFO 50 is mindblowing. The most ambitious retro-styled game I have ever played. Every title has been a complete experience with fresh mechanics with genuine 8-bit feel. I waited for many years and the result is shockingly good.
January 3, 2025 at 6:55 AM
🧵11/11
1. UFO 50
Listen.. I haven't even played all games yet. But UFO 50 is mindblowing. The most ambitious retro-styled game I have ever played. Every title has been a complete experience with fresh mechanics with genuine 8-bit feel. I waited for many years and the result is shockingly good.
1. UFO 50
Listen.. I haven't even played all games yet. But UFO 50 is mindblowing. The most ambitious retro-styled game I have ever played. Every title has been a complete experience with fresh mechanics with genuine 8-bit feel. I waited for many years and the result is shockingly good.
🧵10/11
2. BALATRO
I'm too stupid for card games. I get bored of roguelikes. Yet Balatro is so damn addictive that I want to carry the Steam Deck with me everywhere. I have just started so I don't have that many hours in it, but I will soon.
2. BALATRO
I'm too stupid for card games. I get bored of roguelikes. Yet Balatro is so damn addictive that I want to carry the Steam Deck with me everywhere. I have just started so I don't have that many hours in it, but I will soon.
January 3, 2025 at 6:48 AM
🧵10/11
2. BALATRO
I'm too stupid for card games. I get bored of roguelikes. Yet Balatro is so damn addictive that I want to carry the Steam Deck with me everywhere. I have just started so I don't have that many hours in it, but I will soon.
2. BALATRO
I'm too stupid for card games. I get bored of roguelikes. Yet Balatro is so damn addictive that I want to carry the Steam Deck with me everywhere. I have just started so I don't have that many hours in it, but I will soon.
🧵9/11
3. ASTRO BOT
3D platformers was never "my" genre, but Astro Bot makes is incredibly easy to like it (like Playroom and Rescue Mission before it). It has so many fun quirky mechanics, details and love letters spread out through it. It's pure joy in game form. It's also incredibly well made.
3. ASTRO BOT
3D platformers was never "my" genre, but Astro Bot makes is incredibly easy to like it (like Playroom and Rescue Mission before it). It has so many fun quirky mechanics, details and love letters spread out through it. It's pure joy in game form. It's also incredibly well made.
January 3, 2025 at 6:45 AM
🧵9/11
3. ASTRO BOT
3D platformers was never "my" genre, but Astro Bot makes is incredibly easy to like it (like Playroom and Rescue Mission before it). It has so many fun quirky mechanics, details and love letters spread out through it. It's pure joy in game form. It's also incredibly well made.
3. ASTRO BOT
3D platformers was never "my" genre, but Astro Bot makes is incredibly easy to like it (like Playroom and Rescue Mission before it). It has so many fun quirky mechanics, details and love letters spread out through it. It's pure joy in game form. It's also incredibly well made.
🧵8/11
4. CONSCRIPT
What a year for horror! In the end I had to give top horror to Conscript - it has all the ingredients of survival horror without being horror-horror. The WWI setting IS the horror. It's a gripping tale of survival. Despite some frustrations (my ending felt wrong in how I played).
4. CONSCRIPT
What a year for horror! In the end I had to give top horror to Conscript - it has all the ingredients of survival horror without being horror-horror. The WWI setting IS the horror. It's a gripping tale of survival. Despite some frustrations (my ending felt wrong in how I played).
January 3, 2025 at 6:41 AM
🧵8/11
4. CONSCRIPT
What a year for horror! In the end I had to give top horror to Conscript - it has all the ingredients of survival horror without being horror-horror. The WWI setting IS the horror. It's a gripping tale of survival. Despite some frustrations (my ending felt wrong in how I played).
4. CONSCRIPT
What a year for horror! In the end I had to give top horror to Conscript - it has all the ingredients of survival horror without being horror-horror. The WWI setting IS the horror. It's a gripping tale of survival. Despite some frustrations (my ending felt wrong in how I played).
🧵7/11
5. SILENT HILL 2 REMAKE
I had no hope for this but this was hugely successful in modernizing the original. It's creepy, atmospheric and never makes combat too comfortable despite the modern controls. The original is still playable but this is a great alternative.
5. SILENT HILL 2 REMAKE
I had no hope for this but this was hugely successful in modernizing the original. It's creepy, atmospheric and never makes combat too comfortable despite the modern controls. The original is still playable but this is a great alternative.
January 3, 2025 at 6:36 AM
🧵7/11
5. SILENT HILL 2 REMAKE
I had no hope for this but this was hugely successful in modernizing the original. It's creepy, atmospheric and never makes combat too comfortable despite the modern controls. The original is still playable but this is a great alternative.
5. SILENT HILL 2 REMAKE
I had no hope for this but this was hugely successful in modernizing the original. It's creepy, atmospheric and never makes combat too comfortable despite the modern controls. The original is still playable but this is a great alternative.
🧵6/11
6. MOUTHWASHING
The short runtime of 2 hours is what made me buy this game. I have been bored of this type of horror games lately (those lacking the survival bit), but this one nails every aspect. It's strange, fun to explore/figure out, and the story keeps your attention at every second.
6. MOUTHWASHING
The short runtime of 2 hours is what made me buy this game. I have been bored of this type of horror games lately (those lacking the survival bit), but this one nails every aspect. It's strange, fun to explore/figure out, and the story keeps your attention at every second.
January 3, 2025 at 6:32 AM
🧵6/11
6. MOUTHWASHING
The short runtime of 2 hours is what made me buy this game. I have been bored of this type of horror games lately (those lacking the survival bit), but this one nails every aspect. It's strange, fun to explore/figure out, and the story keeps your attention at every second.
6. MOUTHWASHING
The short runtime of 2 hours is what made me buy this game. I have been bored of this type of horror games lately (those lacking the survival bit), but this one nails every aspect. It's strange, fun to explore/figure out, and the story keeps your attention at every second.
🧵5/11
7. OLD SCHOOL RALLY
Despite repetitive content (early access), Old School Rally is the most fun I have had with a racing/rally game in many years. It brings to mind the joys of retro driving, especially Sega Rally. I simply could not put it down.
7. OLD SCHOOL RALLY
Despite repetitive content (early access), Old School Rally is the most fun I have had with a racing/rally game in many years. It brings to mind the joys of retro driving, especially Sega Rally. I simply could not put it down.
January 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM
🧵5/11
7. OLD SCHOOL RALLY
Despite repetitive content (early access), Old School Rally is the most fun I have had with a racing/rally game in many years. It brings to mind the joys of retro driving, especially Sega Rally. I simply could not put it down.
7. OLD SCHOOL RALLY
Despite repetitive content (early access), Old School Rally is the most fun I have had with a racing/rally game in many years. It brings to mind the joys of retro driving, especially Sega Rally. I simply could not put it down.
🧵4/11
8. CROW COUNTRY
The most concise survival horror I can think of. It gets the genre and utilizes everything I like about it. It has no fat. Gorgeous FFVII-looking PSX style. It's only "low-ish" on my list because I don't love theme park settings in horror (I value atmosphere highly).
8. CROW COUNTRY
The most concise survival horror I can think of. It gets the genre and utilizes everything I like about it. It has no fat. Gorgeous FFVII-looking PSX style. It's only "low-ish" on my list because I don't love theme park settings in horror (I value atmosphere highly).
January 3, 2025 at 6:25 AM
🧵4/11
8. CROW COUNTRY
The most concise survival horror I can think of. It gets the genre and utilizes everything I like about it. It has no fat. Gorgeous FFVII-looking PSX style. It's only "low-ish" on my list because I don't love theme park settings in horror (I value atmosphere highly).
8. CROW COUNTRY
The most concise survival horror I can think of. It gets the genre and utilizes everything I like about it. It has no fat. Gorgeous FFVII-looking PSX style. It's only "low-ish" on my list because I don't love theme park settings in horror (I value atmosphere highly).
🧵3/11
9. DEVIL BLADE: REBOOT
I have no previous knowledge of Devil Blade but this was a super polished, no bullshit shmup. Short and sweet but always exciting. The lack of choices makes it easy to get. I love shmups but am actually bad at them, so this fits me better than something lika Ikaruga.
9. DEVIL BLADE: REBOOT
I have no previous knowledge of Devil Blade but this was a super polished, no bullshit shmup. Short and sweet but always exciting. The lack of choices makes it easy to get. I love shmups but am actually bad at them, so this fits me better than something lika Ikaruga.
January 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM
🧵3/11
9. DEVIL BLADE: REBOOT
I have no previous knowledge of Devil Blade but this was a super polished, no bullshit shmup. Short and sweet but always exciting. The lack of choices makes it easy to get. I love shmups but am actually bad at them, so this fits me better than something lika Ikaruga.
9. DEVIL BLADE: REBOOT
I have no previous knowledge of Devil Blade but this was a super polished, no bullshit shmup. Short and sweet but always exciting. The lack of choices makes it easy to get. I love shmups but am actually bad at them, so this fits me better than something lika Ikaruga.
🧵2/11
10. RISE OF THE RONIN
This mixes "braindead" open world formula with Team Ninja-infused Souls-esque combat. It has a ton of content but more importantly it's FUN. I had more fun in this open world than FFVII Rebirth for example. With solid combat. I don't get why it wasn't too popular.
10. RISE OF THE RONIN
This mixes "braindead" open world formula with Team Ninja-infused Souls-esque combat. It has a ton of content but more importantly it's FUN. I had more fun in this open world than FFVII Rebirth for example. With solid combat. I don't get why it wasn't too popular.
January 3, 2025 at 6:14 AM
🧵2/11
10. RISE OF THE RONIN
This mixes "braindead" open world formula with Team Ninja-infused Souls-esque combat. It has a ton of content but more importantly it's FUN. I had more fun in this open world than FFVII Rebirth for example. With solid combat. I don't get why it wasn't too popular.
10. RISE OF THE RONIN
This mixes "braindead" open world formula with Team Ninja-infused Souls-esque combat. It has a ton of content but more importantly it's FUN. I had more fun in this open world than FFVII Rebirth for example. With solid combat. I don't get why it wasn't too popular.
These were my favorite games in 2024. #GameoftheYear #IndieGames #Games
🧵1/11
11. HELLDIVERS 2
I was addicted to the first game a decade ago. The sequel successfully carried it over to a more modern style. It's chaotic, funny and addictive. I wish I played more but I drop off online games quick.
🧵1/11
11. HELLDIVERS 2
I was addicted to the first game a decade ago. The sequel successfully carried it over to a more modern style. It's chaotic, funny and addictive. I wish I played more but I drop off online games quick.
January 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
These were my favorite games in 2024. #GameoftheYear #IndieGames #Games
🧵1/11
11. HELLDIVERS 2
I was addicted to the first game a decade ago. The sequel successfully carried it over to a more modern style. It's chaotic, funny and addictive. I wish I played more but I drop off online games quick.
🧵1/11
11. HELLDIVERS 2
I was addicted to the first game a decade ago. The sequel successfully carried it over to a more modern style. It's chaotic, funny and addictive. I wish I played more but I drop off online games quick.
Haha no you are right. I extended this list and now it also includes a real kneeslapper like Dear Zachary... What a year!
December 31, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Haha no you are right. I extended this list and now it also includes a real kneeslapper like Dear Zachary... What a year!
Updated list of favorite first-time watches 2024
#Letterboxd
#Letterboxd
December 31, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Updated list of favorite first-time watches 2024
#Letterboxd
#Letterboxd
These have been my favorite first time watches this year. No order. #Letterboxd.
December 31, 2024 at 5:19 PM
These have been my favorite first time watches this year. No order. #Letterboxd.
Happy holidays :)
December 17, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Happy holidays :)
My #PlaystationWrapUp.
Didn't play that much. But anyway - okay I see how Shadow of the Erdtree is big enough to kinda be justified its Game Awards nomination. Still weird, but I get it.
Most played: FFVII Rebirth, Rise of the Ronin, Elden Ring, Stellar Blade and Conscript.
Didn't play that much. But anyway - okay I see how Shadow of the Erdtree is big enough to kinda be justified its Game Awards nomination. Still weird, but I get it.
Most played: FFVII Rebirth, Rise of the Ronin, Elden Ring, Stellar Blade and Conscript.
December 12, 2024 at 8:00 AM
My #PlaystationWrapUp.
Didn't play that much. But anyway - okay I see how Shadow of the Erdtree is big enough to kinda be justified its Game Awards nomination. Still weird, but I get it.
Most played: FFVII Rebirth, Rise of the Ronin, Elden Ring, Stellar Blade and Conscript.
Didn't play that much. But anyway - okay I see how Shadow of the Erdtree is big enough to kinda be justified its Game Awards nomination. Still weird, but I get it.
Most played: FFVII Rebirth, Rise of the Ronin, Elden Ring, Stellar Blade and Conscript.
So many PS1 memories.
- PS One Demo with the T-rex.
- Jumping Flash was mindblowing to kid me.
- Witnessing Resident Evil.
- Demos for Armored Core, G-Police, Street Skater, Nightmare Creature, GTA and Kula World stand out in my mind.
- Metal Gear Solid(!)
- Becoming God with Game Shark.
Etc!
- PS One Demo with the T-rex.
- Jumping Flash was mindblowing to kid me.
- Witnessing Resident Evil.
- Demos for Armored Core, G-Police, Street Skater, Nightmare Creature, GTA and Kula World stand out in my mind.
- Metal Gear Solid(!)
- Becoming God with Game Shark.
Etc!
December 3, 2024 at 12:25 PM
So many PS1 memories.
- PS One Demo with the T-rex.
- Jumping Flash was mindblowing to kid me.
- Witnessing Resident Evil.
- Demos for Armored Core, G-Police, Street Skater, Nightmare Creature, GTA and Kula World stand out in my mind.
- Metal Gear Solid(!)
- Becoming God with Game Shark.
Etc!
- PS One Demo with the T-rex.
- Jumping Flash was mindblowing to kid me.
- Witnessing Resident Evil.
- Demos for Armored Core, G-Police, Street Skater, Nightmare Creature, GTA and Kula World stand out in my mind.
- Metal Gear Solid(!)
- Becoming God with Game Shark.
Etc!
Well it's Sunday here now, but anyway. My most recent addition.
December 1, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Well it's Sunday here now, but anyway. My most recent addition.