Thax
@thax.bsky.social
Space - real and fake, Star Wars/Trek, plastic robots, sports, and general nerd stuff. Currently Fire Emblem and Zelda obsessed.
Game #17 of 2025: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch 2 edition)
Really slowed down this year after falling down a live service hole. Decided to replay this randomly. Got all shrines, but F off with 900 koroks. Missed a couple of amiibo armor pieces. Still an amazing game.
Really slowed down this year after falling down a live service hole. Decided to replay this randomly. Got all shrines, but F off with 900 koroks. Missed a couple of amiibo armor pieces. Still an amazing game.
September 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Game #17 of 2025: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch 2 edition)
Really slowed down this year after falling down a live service hole. Decided to replay this randomly. Got all shrines, but F off with 900 koroks. Missed a couple of amiibo armor pieces. Still an amazing game.
Really slowed down this year after falling down a live service hole. Decided to replay this randomly. Got all shrines, but F off with 900 koroks. Missed a couple of amiibo armor pieces. Still an amazing game.
2 pups and a photobombing kitty for ya
July 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
2 pups and a photobombing kitty for ya
They just pulled a hula girl doll out of a shoe box?
June 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
They just pulled a hula girl doll out of a shoe box?
Decided I had to get the platinum, since I barely got any trophies at all the first time through the PS4 remaster
April 25, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Decided I had to get the platinum, since I barely got any trophies at all the first time through the PS4 remaster
Game #16 of 2025: The Last of Us Part I
My pace has slowed due to TV watching. I played the PS4 remaster years ago and decided to take on the recent remake when season 2 of the show came out. Still holds up as a great game. Haven’t replayed Left Behind DLC yet, but plan to get to that this week
My pace has slowed due to TV watching. I played the PS4 remaster years ago and decided to take on the recent remake when season 2 of the show came out. Still holds up as a great game. Haven’t replayed Left Behind DLC yet, but plan to get to that this week
April 22, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Game #16 of 2025: The Last of Us Part I
My pace has slowed due to TV watching. I played the PS4 remaster years ago and decided to take on the recent remake when season 2 of the show came out. Still holds up as a great game. Haven’t replayed Left Behind DLC yet, but plan to get to that this week
My pace has slowed due to TV watching. I played the PS4 remaster years ago and decided to take on the recent remake when season 2 of the show came out. Still holds up as a great game. Haven’t replayed Left Behind DLC yet, but plan to get to that this week
Game #15 of 2025: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
A shorter game by the same co. that put out The Quarry and Until Dawn. It’s alright, but
A) you find out the twist pretty early; and
B) it’s so dark most of the time, it’s tough to navigate in 3rd person
It’s fine, got 2 endings so far
A shorter game by the same co. that put out The Quarry and Until Dawn. It’s alright, but
A) you find out the twist pretty early; and
B) it’s so dark most of the time, it’s tough to navigate in 3rd person
It’s fine, got 2 endings so far
March 15, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Game #15 of 2025: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
A shorter game by the same co. that put out The Quarry and Until Dawn. It’s alright, but
A) you find out the twist pretty early; and
B) it’s so dark most of the time, it’s tough to navigate in 3rd person
It’s fine, got 2 endings so far
A shorter game by the same co. that put out The Quarry and Until Dawn. It’s alright, but
A) you find out the twist pretty early; and
B) it’s so dark most of the time, it’s tough to navigate in 3rd person
It’s fine, got 2 endings so far
ame # 14 of 2025: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
It’s great to see Max back. The lack of save import is handled via 2 ?s in Ch 1. I enjoyed it, but maybe not as much as the OG and True Colors (True Colors gets bonus points because I love Steph).
Will probably platinum this, but maybe not yet…
It’s great to see Max back. The lack of save import is handled via 2 ?s in Ch 1. I enjoyed it, but maybe not as much as the OG and True Colors (True Colors gets bonus points because I love Steph).
Will probably platinum this, but maybe not yet…
February 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
ame # 14 of 2025: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
It’s great to see Max back. The lack of save import is handled via 2 ?s in Ch 1. I enjoyed it, but maybe not as much as the OG and True Colors (True Colors gets bonus points because I love Steph).
Will probably platinum this, but maybe not yet…
It’s great to see Max back. The lack of save import is handled via 2 ?s in Ch 1. I enjoyed it, but maybe not as much as the OG and True Colors (True Colors gets bonus points because I love Steph).
Will probably platinum this, but maybe not yet…
Game number 13 of 2025: Mega Man: The Power Battle
Feels a little like cheating because it’s so short, but putting it here for completion’s sake. Never got to play this as a kid; it’s cool to see some classic robot masters in 16-bit, Mega Man 7 style
Feels a little like cheating because it’s so short, but putting it here for completion’s sake. Never got to play this as a kid; it’s cool to see some classic robot masters in 16-bit, Mega Man 7 style
February 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Game number 13 of 2025: Mega Man: The Power Battle
Feels a little like cheating because it’s so short, but putting it here for completion’s sake. Never got to play this as a kid; it’s cool to see some classic robot masters in 16-bit, Mega Man 7 style
Feels a little like cheating because it’s so short, but putting it here for completion’s sake. Never got to play this as a kid; it’s cool to see some classic robot masters in 16-bit, Mega Man 7 style
Game number 12 of 2025: Gone Home
A very quick, interesting story game. Exploring a house to figure out where everyone is. Could have been scary, but not that kind of game. LGBTQ teenage themes as well as other family drama to uncover. Worth the short time to play from my old PS+ library.
A very quick, interesting story game. Exploring a house to figure out where everyone is. Could have been scary, but not that kind of game. LGBTQ teenage themes as well as other family drama to uncover. Worth the short time to play from my old PS+ library.
February 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Game number 12 of 2025: Gone Home
A very quick, interesting story game. Exploring a house to figure out where everyone is. Could have been scary, but not that kind of game. LGBTQ teenage themes as well as other family drama to uncover. Worth the short time to play from my old PS+ library.
A very quick, interesting story game. Exploring a house to figure out where everyone is. Could have been scary, but not that kind of game. LGBTQ teenage themes as well as other family drama to uncover. Worth the short time to play from my old PS+ library.
Game number 11: Kid Dracula
I’d have never played this if it weren’t a part of the Castlevania Anniversary Collection. A decently fun NES Pplatformer with a huge difficulty jump starting in level 7.
I made it all the way to the final boss before I realized you could attack upwards 😅
I’d have never played this if it weren’t a part of the Castlevania Anniversary Collection. A decently fun NES Pplatformer with a huge difficulty jump starting in level 7.
I made it all the way to the final boss before I realized you could attack upwards 😅
February 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Game number 11: Kid Dracula
I’d have never played this if it weren’t a part of the Castlevania Anniversary Collection. A decently fun NES Pplatformer with a huge difficulty jump starting in level 7.
I made it all the way to the final boss before I realized you could attack upwards 😅
I’d have never played this if it weren’t a part of the Castlevania Anniversary Collection. A decently fun NES Pplatformer with a huge difficulty jump starting in level 7.
I made it all the way to the final boss before I realized you could attack upwards 😅
Game number 10, more Castlevania:
Castlevania Bloodlines
I never got to play this as a kid, because I didn’t have a Genesis. Solid game. Not as good as IV, but still really fun. Had a hard time with some bosses until my childhood brain said “hey, there’s always a pattern!” 😂
Castlevania Bloodlines
I never got to play this as a kid, because I didn’t have a Genesis. Solid game. Not as good as IV, but still really fun. Had a hard time with some bosses until my childhood brain said “hey, there’s always a pattern!” 😂
January 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Game number 10, more Castlevania:
Castlevania Bloodlines
I never got to play this as a kid, because I didn’t have a Genesis. Solid game. Not as good as IV, but still really fun. Had a hard time with some bosses until my childhood brain said “hey, there’s always a pattern!” 😂
Castlevania Bloodlines
I never got to play this as a kid, because I didn’t have a Genesis. Solid game. Not as good as IV, but still really fun. Had a hard time with some bosses until my childhood brain said “hey, there’s always a pattern!” 😂
Game number 9 on the year - continuing to knock out short games (and Castlevania games): Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge.
So much better than the first GB game! Smoother movement, better level design, not losing a whip upgrade because you took an unavoidable cheap shot - this one was fun!
So much better than the first GB game! Smoother movement, better level design, not losing a whip upgrade because you took an unavoidable cheap shot - this one was fun!
January 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Game number 9 on the year - continuing to knock out short games (and Castlevania games): Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge.
So much better than the first GB game! Smoother movement, better level design, not losing a whip upgrade because you took an unavoidable cheap shot - this one was fun!
So much better than the first GB game! Smoother movement, better level design, not losing a whip upgrade because you took an unavoidable cheap shot - this one was fun!
Back on my Castlevania BS for number 8: Castlevania: The Adventure
Man, I did not enjoy this as an adult. As a kid, I was stoked to have Castlevania on the go, but I hate the level design and how sluggish most early Gameboy games controls were. Probably not revisiting this one again anytime soon…
Man, I did not enjoy this as an adult. As a kid, I was stoked to have Castlevania on the go, but I hate the level design and how sluggish most early Gameboy games controls were. Probably not revisiting this one again anytime soon…
January 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Back on my Castlevania BS for number 8: Castlevania: The Adventure
Man, I did not enjoy this as an adult. As a kid, I was stoked to have Castlevania on the go, but I hate the level design and how sluggish most early Gameboy games controls were. Probably not revisiting this one again anytime soon…
Man, I did not enjoy this as an adult. As a kid, I was stoked to have Castlevania on the go, but I hate the level design and how sluggish most early Gameboy games controls were. Probably not revisiting this one again anytime soon…
Number 7 for 2025: The Order: 1886
A super cool concept for a game, with an alt-history steampunk London setting. I’ve been curious about this one since it launched in 2015, but never got to it. For an early PS4 game, it looks amazing. I really enjoyed it. Many complain about the runtime, but…
A super cool concept for a game, with an alt-history steampunk London setting. I’ve been curious about this one since it launched in 2015, but never got to it. For an early PS4 game, it looks amazing. I really enjoyed it. Many complain about the runtime, but…
January 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Number 7 for 2025: The Order: 1886
A super cool concept for a game, with an alt-history steampunk London setting. I’ve been curious about this one since it launched in 2015, but never got to it. For an early PS4 game, it looks amazing. I really enjoyed it. Many complain about the runtime, but…
A super cool concept for a game, with an alt-history steampunk London setting. I’ve been curious about this one since it launched in 2015, but never got to it. For an early PS4 game, it looks amazing. I really enjoyed it. Many complain about the runtime, but…
Number 6 for 2025: Super Castlevania IV. This and Super Metroid were 2 of my favorite games of the era.
I honestly don’t remember Dracula being as difficult as he was tonight 😂
My absolute favorite of the classic Castlevania games. Graphics, sound gameplay, all incredible
I honestly don’t remember Dracula being as difficult as he was tonight 😂
My absolute favorite of the classic Castlevania games. Graphics, sound gameplay, all incredible
January 27, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Number 6 for 2025: Super Castlevania IV. This and Super Metroid were 2 of my favorite games of the era.
I honestly don’t remember Dracula being as difficult as he was tonight 😂
My absolute favorite of the classic Castlevania games. Graphics, sound gameplay, all incredible
I honestly don’t remember Dracula being as difficult as he was tonight 😂
My absolute favorite of the classic Castlevania games. Graphics, sound gameplay, all incredible
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Keeping up the short game streak before I allow myself to dive back into 100+ hour games: Castlevania III
More difficult than I remembered in the later stages. I didn’t play this one as much as 2 or 4. Took Sypha with me this time. Didn’t play well as her, but she’s a favorite from the anime now.
Keeping up the short game streak before I allow myself to dive back into 100+ hour games: Castlevania III
More difficult than I remembered in the later stages. I didn’t play this one as much as 2 or 4. Took Sypha with me this time. Didn’t play well as her, but she’s a favorite from the anime now.
January 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Keeping up the short game streak before I allow myself to dive back into 100+ hour games: Castlevania III
More difficult than I remembered in the later stages. I didn’t play this one as much as 2 or 4. Took Sypha with me this time. Didn’t play well as her, but she’s a favorite from the anime now.
Keeping up the short game streak before I allow myself to dive back into 100+ hour games: Castlevania III
More difficult than I remembered in the later stages. I didn’t play this one as much as 2 or 4. Took Sypha with me this time. Didn’t play well as her, but she’s a favorite from the anime now.
Fourth completed game of 2025 - another short one continuing the Castlevania kick - Castlevania II!
One of my favorites as a kid, I probably haven’t played it since the early 90s. Still enjoyed it, and got the “normal ending” after only getting the “bad” one as a kid.
One of my favorites as a kid, I probably haven’t played it since the early 90s. Still enjoyed it, and got the “normal ending” after only getting the “bad” one as a kid.
January 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Fourth completed game of 2025 - another short one continuing the Castlevania kick - Castlevania II!
One of my favorites as a kid, I probably haven’t played it since the early 90s. Still enjoyed it, and got the “normal ending” after only getting the “bad” one as a kid.
One of my favorites as a kid, I probably haven’t played it since the early 90s. Still enjoyed it, and got the “normal ending” after only getting the “bad” one as a kid.
Third of 2025, a short one, but a classic: Castlevania!
Played as a part of the Castlevania collection. I forgot just how hard Death is. Not my favorite of the series, but you’ve gotta respect the original. I currently have a goal to finish all Castlevania games in 2025. We’ll see how that goes…
Played as a part of the Castlevania collection. I forgot just how hard Death is. Not my favorite of the series, but you’ve gotta respect the original. I currently have a goal to finish all Castlevania games in 2025. We’ll see how that goes…
January 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Third of 2025, a short one, but a classic: Castlevania!
Played as a part of the Castlevania collection. I forgot just how hard Death is. Not my favorite of the series, but you’ve gotta respect the original. I currently have a goal to finish all Castlevania games in 2025. We’ll see how that goes…
Played as a part of the Castlevania collection. I forgot just how hard Death is. Not my favorite of the series, but you’ve gotta respect the original. I currently have a goal to finish all Castlevania games in 2025. We’ll see how that goes…
Second completed game of 2025: As Dusk Falls
Another game I’ve had in my library for a while and just hadn’t gotten to. A great branching narrative story, but the slideshow style watercolor painting animations requires some getting used to. Enjoyed it. Feels incomplete, needs Book 3!
Another game I’ve had in my library for a while and just hadn’t gotten to. A great branching narrative story, but the slideshow style watercolor painting animations requires some getting used to. Enjoyed it. Feels incomplete, needs Book 3!
January 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Second completed game of 2025: As Dusk Falls
Another game I’ve had in my library for a while and just hadn’t gotten to. A great branching narrative story, but the slideshow style watercolor painting animations requires some getting used to. Enjoyed it. Feels incomplete, needs Book 3!
Another game I’ve had in my library for a while and just hadn’t gotten to. A great branching narrative story, but the slideshow style watercolor painting animations requires some getting used to. Enjoyed it. Feels incomplete, needs Book 3!
First game completed of 2025: Last Stop on Xbox.
I’ve owned this for a couple of years, but just got to it. I enjoyed it, despite its lack of much in the way of gameplay. A fun, sci-fi story with 3 intersecting storylines. Would have been nice if choices mattered before the end, but still enjoyable
I’ve owned this for a couple of years, but just got to it. I enjoyed it, despite its lack of much in the way of gameplay. A fun, sci-fi story with 3 intersecting storylines. Would have been nice if choices mattered before the end, but still enjoyable
January 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
First game completed of 2025: Last Stop on Xbox.
I’ve owned this for a couple of years, but just got to it. I enjoyed it, despite its lack of much in the way of gameplay. A fun, sci-fi story with 3 intersecting storylines. Would have been nice if choices mattered before the end, but still enjoyable
I’ve owned this for a couple of years, but just got to it. I enjoyed it, despite its lack of much in the way of gameplay. A fun, sci-fi story with 3 intersecting storylines. Would have been nice if choices mattered before the end, but still enjoyable
Ok, I think this counts paused time, but still, that’s about double what I expected 🤣
I blame settlement building
I blame settlement building
December 5, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Ok, I think this counts paused time, but still, that’s about double what I expected 🤣
I blame settlement building
I blame settlement building
