Zachary Davis
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Game 36 - Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
My first time revisiting this one in years. Prime 3 might be the most ambitious game on the Wii, taking full advantage of motion controls and incorporating multiple planets, a wider cast, and even voice acting. Worth your time if you have a good way to play it!
My first time revisiting this one in years. Prime 3 might be the most ambitious game on the Wii, taking full advantage of motion controls and incorporating multiple planets, a wider cast, and even voice acting. Worth your time if you have a good way to play it!
November 15, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Game 36 - Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
My first time revisiting this one in years. Prime 3 might be the most ambitious game on the Wii, taking full advantage of motion controls and incorporating multiple planets, a wider cast, and even voice acting. Worth your time if you have a good way to play it!
My first time revisiting this one in years. Prime 3 might be the most ambitious game on the Wii, taking full advantage of motion controls and incorporating multiple planets, a wider cast, and even voice acting. Worth your time if you have a good way to play it!
Today’s score! Complete in box! (Also got a DS Lite and a bunch of other stuff, but this was the prize)
November 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Today’s score! Complete in box! (Also got a DS Lite and a bunch of other stuff, but this was the prize)
Game 35 - Luigi’s Mansion
Having never actually finished a run of this game before, I thought it would be a fun game on and around Halloween. It feels a little dated , but this game makes up for it in charm. I miss this era of Mario, where every side character had a distinct personality and story!
Having never actually finished a run of this game before, I thought it would be a fun game on and around Halloween. It feels a little dated , but this game makes up for it in charm. I miss this era of Mario, where every side character had a distinct personality and story!
November 1, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Game 35 - Luigi’s Mansion
Having never actually finished a run of this game before, I thought it would be a fun game on and around Halloween. It feels a little dated , but this game makes up for it in charm. I miss this era of Mario, where every side character had a distinct personality and story!
Having never actually finished a run of this game before, I thought it would be a fun game on and around Halloween. It feels a little dated , but this game makes up for it in charm. I miss this era of Mario, where every side character had a distinct personality and story!
Game 34 - Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Pokemon feels like it has evolved at a glacier pace for years now. This game finally feels like a big step forward, thanks to a fresh battle system, solid pacing, and a lot of fun side-content. Easily one of my favorites in the 30 years I’ve been playing these games.
Pokemon feels like it has evolved at a glacier pace for years now. This game finally feels like a big step forward, thanks to a fresh battle system, solid pacing, and a lot of fun side-content. Easily one of my favorites in the 30 years I’ve been playing these games.
October 30, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Game 34 - Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Pokemon feels like it has evolved at a glacier pace for years now. This game finally feels like a big step forward, thanks to a fresh battle system, solid pacing, and a lot of fun side-content. Easily one of my favorites in the 30 years I’ve been playing these games.
Pokemon feels like it has evolved at a glacier pace for years now. This game finally feels like a big step forward, thanks to a fresh battle system, solid pacing, and a lot of fun side-content. Easily one of my favorites in the 30 years I’ve been playing these games.
Game 33 - Keeper
I wasn’t sure what I was getting with Keeper, but I knew I wanted to see whatever Double Fine was cooking up. And it was great! It’s a beautiful journey filled with fun puzzles and creative imagery, and I think it’ll be great for fans of games like Limbo and the like.
I wasn’t sure what I was getting with Keeper, but I knew I wanted to see whatever Double Fine was cooking up. And it was great! It’s a beautiful journey filled with fun puzzles and creative imagery, and I think it’ll be great for fans of games like Limbo and the like.
October 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Game 33 - Keeper
I wasn’t sure what I was getting with Keeper, but I knew I wanted to see whatever Double Fine was cooking up. And it was great! It’s a beautiful journey filled with fun puzzles and creative imagery, and I think it’ll be great for fans of games like Limbo and the like.
I wasn’t sure what I was getting with Keeper, but I knew I wanted to see whatever Double Fine was cooking up. And it was great! It’s a beautiful journey filled with fun puzzles and creative imagery, and I think it’ll be great for fans of games like Limbo and the like.
Game 32 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind
Fortnite lit some MMPR nostalgia for me, and I decided to finally check this out. The source material is a GREAT fit for this kind of brawler, and I love the ways they incorporate the bikes and zords to give you breaks in the core gameplay.
Fortnite lit some MMPR nostalgia for me, and I decided to finally check this out. The source material is a GREAT fit for this kind of brawler, and I love the ways they incorporate the bikes and zords to give you breaks in the core gameplay.
September 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Game 32 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind
Fortnite lit some MMPR nostalgia for me, and I decided to finally check this out. The source material is a GREAT fit for this kind of brawler, and I love the ways they incorporate the bikes and zords to give you breaks in the core gameplay.
Fortnite lit some MMPR nostalgia for me, and I decided to finally check this out. The source material is a GREAT fit for this kind of brawler, and I love the ways they incorporate the bikes and zords to give you breaks in the core gameplay.
We bought our first Magic cards today. #spiderman
September 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
We bought our first Magic cards today. #spiderman
Game 31 - Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island Expansion
I loved the base game, but never started the expansion when it came to PS5. This turned out to be a great standalone experience, and a perfect appetizer for Yōtei next week!
I loved the base game, but never started the expansion when it came to PS5. This turned out to be a great standalone experience, and a perfect appetizer for Yōtei next week!
September 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Game 31 - Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island Expansion
I loved the base game, but never started the expansion when it came to PS5. This turned out to be a great standalone experience, and a perfect appetizer for Yōtei next week!
I loved the base game, but never started the expansion when it came to PS5. This turned out to be a great standalone experience, and a perfect appetizer for Yōtei next week!
Game 30 - Hollow Knight
This has been a long time coming. I bought and started it years ago, but never got back to it until recently. Truly one of the best Metroidvanias out there and I’m glad I finally gave it the time it deserves!
This has been a long time coming. I bought and started it years ago, but never got back to it until recently. Truly one of the best Metroidvanias out there and I’m glad I finally gave it the time it deserves!
September 21, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Game 30 - Hollow Knight
This has been a long time coming. I bought and started it years ago, but never got back to it until recently. Truly one of the best Metroidvanias out there and I’m glad I finally gave it the time it deserves!
This has been a long time coming. I bought and started it years ago, but never got back to it until recently. Truly one of the best Metroidvanias out there and I’m glad I finally gave it the time it deserves!
Game 29 - Pokemon Violet
What a perfect storm this was. Coming off a decent experience with Arceus and hyped for Z-A, I found this game for $10 shortly after it received a Switch 2 update. And what a game! Bummed I let a string of misses keep me from this for so long. Best Pokemon in a long time!
What a perfect storm this was. Coming off a decent experience with Arceus and hyped for Z-A, I found this game for $10 shortly after it received a Switch 2 update. And what a game! Bummed I let a string of misses keep me from this for so long. Best Pokemon in a long time!
September 17, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Game 29 - Pokemon Violet
What a perfect storm this was. Coming off a decent experience with Arceus and hyped for Z-A, I found this game for $10 shortly after it received a Switch 2 update. And what a game! Bummed I let a string of misses keep me from this for so long. Best Pokemon in a long time!
What a perfect storm this was. Coming off a decent experience with Arceus and hyped for Z-A, I found this game for $10 shortly after it received a Switch 2 update. And what a game! Bummed I let a string of misses keep me from this for so long. Best Pokemon in a long time!
Game 28 - Star-Crossed World (Kirby and the Forgotten Land)
This DLC was a fun reminder of how good Forgotten Land was. Doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but gives you enough to go back to and stay engaged. Similar to the base game, the ending is quite difficult, so be prepared!
This DLC was a fun reminder of how good Forgotten Land was. Doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but gives you enough to go back to and stay engaged. Similar to the base game, the ending is quite difficult, so be prepared!
September 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Game 28 - Star-Crossed World (Kirby and the Forgotten Land)
This DLC was a fun reminder of how good Forgotten Land was. Doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but gives you enough to go back to and stay engaged. Similar to the base game, the ending is quite difficult, so be prepared!
This DLC was a fun reminder of how good Forgotten Land was. Doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but gives you enough to go back to and stay engaged. Similar to the base game, the ending is quite difficult, so be prepared!
Game 27 - Is This Seat Taken?
This caught my eye during the last Indie World, and it was well worth the $10 price tag. It made for a great game to play for little bits at a time to wind down before bed. The puzzles are satisfying but rarely frustrating. Would love to see more of this!
This caught my eye during the last Indie World, and it was well worth the $10 price tag. It made for a great game to play for little bits at a time to wind down before bed. The puzzles are satisfying but rarely frustrating. Would love to see more of this!
August 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Game 27 - Is This Seat Taken?
This caught my eye during the last Indie World, and it was well worth the $10 price tag. It made for a great game to play for little bits at a time to wind down before bed. The puzzles are satisfying but rarely frustrating. Would love to see more of this!
This caught my eye during the last Indie World, and it was well worth the $10 price tag. It made for a great game to play for little bits at a time to wind down before bed. The puzzles are satisfying but rarely frustrating. Would love to see more of this!
Game 26 - Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
This game is a brilliant love letter to retro side scrollers. The pixel art is gorgeous, the gameplay is engaging, and the game is TOUGH. A few things keep it from being one of my top games this year, but nothing that should stop you from playing it!
This game is a brilliant love letter to retro side scrollers. The pixel art is gorgeous, the gameplay is engaging, and the game is TOUGH. A few things keep it from being one of my top games this year, but nothing that should stop you from playing it!
August 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Game 26 - Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
This game is a brilliant love letter to retro side scrollers. The pixel art is gorgeous, the gameplay is engaging, and the game is TOUGH. A few things keep it from being one of my top games this year, but nothing that should stop you from playing it!
This game is a brilliant love letter to retro side scrollers. The pixel art is gorgeous, the gameplay is engaging, and the game is TOUGH. A few things keep it from being one of my top games this year, but nothing that should stop you from playing it!
After living in a Labubu household for over a year, it was time to snag one of these for myself!
July 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
After living in a Labubu household for over a year, it was time to snag one of these for myself!
We had a very bountiful trip to Round1!
July 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
We had a very bountiful trip to Round1!
Game 25 - Donkey Kong Bananza
This is the title to buy a Switch 2 for. It’s a culmination of all of the things that make Nintendo great in one great game. It truly feels like a step forward in the genre, and maybe gaming itself. Do not skip this game!
This is the title to buy a Switch 2 for. It’s a culmination of all of the things that make Nintendo great in one great game. It truly feels like a step forward in the genre, and maybe gaming itself. Do not skip this game!
July 24, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Game 25 - Donkey Kong Bananza
This is the title to buy a Switch 2 for. It’s a culmination of all of the things that make Nintendo great in one great game. It truly feels like a step forward in the genre, and maybe gaming itself. Do not skip this game!
This is the title to buy a Switch 2 for. It’s a culmination of all of the things that make Nintendo great in one great game. It truly feels like a step forward in the genre, and maybe gaming itself. Do not skip this game!
Game 24 - Star Fox 64
Did I play through this game immediately after watching Independence Day? Of course I did. Star Fox 64 remains one of the my favorite N64 games because it is just so charming and infinitely replayable.
Did I play through this game immediately after watching Independence Day? Of course I did. Star Fox 64 remains one of the my favorite N64 games because it is just so charming and infinitely replayable.
July 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Game 24 - Star Fox 64
Did I play through this game immediately after watching Independence Day? Of course I did. Star Fox 64 remains one of the my favorite N64 games because it is just so charming and infinitely replayable.
Did I play through this game immediately after watching Independence Day? Of course I did. Star Fox 64 remains one of the my favorite N64 games because it is just so charming and infinitely replayable.
Game 23 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus
I hadn’t realized until just now that this is the first Pokemon game I’ve beaten since X&Y over a decade ago. It has its flaws, but I really enjoyed the ways it evolved the formula to be a little more action oriented. Ran great on the Switch 2 as well!
I hadn’t realized until just now that this is the first Pokemon game I’ve beaten since X&Y over a decade ago. It has its flaws, but I really enjoyed the ways it evolved the formula to be a little more action oriented. Ran great on the Switch 2 as well!
June 29, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Game 23 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus
I hadn’t realized until just now that this is the first Pokemon game I’ve beaten since X&Y over a decade ago. It has its flaws, but I really enjoyed the ways it evolved the formula to be a little more action oriented. Ran great on the Switch 2 as well!
I hadn’t realized until just now that this is the first Pokemon game I’ve beaten since X&Y over a decade ago. It has its flaws, but I really enjoyed the ways it evolved the formula to be a little more action oriented. Ran great on the Switch 2 as well!
Game 22 - The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
I played this as a Linked Game with Oracle of Seasons, carrying the story forward and getting the true ending of the duology. These two games are very distinct from each other, and I think I grew to appreciate that more this time around.
I played this as a Linked Game with Oracle of Seasons, carrying the story forward and getting the true ending of the duology. These two games are very distinct from each other, and I think I grew to appreciate that more this time around.
June 23, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Game 22 - The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
I played this as a Linked Game with Oracle of Seasons, carrying the story forward and getting the true ending of the duology. These two games are very distinct from each other, and I think I grew to appreciate that more this time around.
I played this as a Linked Game with Oracle of Seasons, carrying the story forward and getting the true ending of the duology. These two games are very distinct from each other, and I think I grew to appreciate that more this time around.
Game 21 - The Last of Us Part II
Kali and I jumped right into this game after Part 1. I was way more hands off this time, as this felt much more modern to her than the first one did. And even though I think the first is the stronger game, she thought it was a significant improvement. Go figure!
Kali and I jumped right into this game after Part 1. I was way more hands off this time, as this felt much more modern to her than the first one did. And even though I think the first is the stronger game, she thought it was a significant improvement. Go figure!
June 22, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Game 21 - The Last of Us Part II
Kali and I jumped right into this game after Part 1. I was way more hands off this time, as this felt much more modern to her than the first one did. And even though I think the first is the stronger game, she thought it was a significant improvement. Go figure!
Kali and I jumped right into this game after Part 1. I was way more hands off this time, as this felt much more modern to her than the first one did. And even though I think the first is the stronger game, she thought it was a significant improvement. Go figure!
Game 20 - Bowser’s Fury
I missed this back when 3D World was rereleased, but with Nintendo EPD’s next game on the horizon AND this game receiving a Switch 2 upgrade, it was finally time. And I really enjoyed it! It’s a fun sandbox to play in, and I really loved the kaiju Bowser stuff!
I missed this back when 3D World was rereleased, but with Nintendo EPD’s next game on the horizon AND this game receiving a Switch 2 upgrade, it was finally time. And I really enjoyed it! It’s a fun sandbox to play in, and I really loved the kaiju Bowser stuff!
June 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Game 20 - Bowser’s Fury
I missed this back when 3D World was rereleased, but with Nintendo EPD’s next game on the horizon AND this game receiving a Switch 2 upgrade, it was finally time. And I really enjoyed it! It’s a fun sandbox to play in, and I really loved the kaiju Bowser stuff!
I missed this back when 3D World was rereleased, but with Nintendo EPD’s next game on the horizon AND this game receiving a Switch 2 upgrade, it was finally time. And I really enjoyed it! It’s a fun sandbox to play in, and I really loved the kaiju Bowser stuff!
Game 19 - The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
As one of my earliest Zelda experiences, OoS holds a special place in my heart. It retains a lot of what made Link’s Awakening great, while carving its own path with interesting items and occasional nods to the NES original!
As one of my earliest Zelda experiences, OoS holds a special place in my heart. It retains a lot of what made Link’s Awakening great, while carving its own path with interesting items and occasional nods to the NES original!
June 14, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Game 19 - The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
As one of my earliest Zelda experiences, OoS holds a special place in my heart. It retains a lot of what made Link’s Awakening great, while carving its own path with interesting items and occasional nods to the NES original!
As one of my earliest Zelda experiences, OoS holds a special place in my heart. It retains a lot of what made Link’s Awakening great, while carving its own path with interesting items and occasional nods to the NES original!
Game 18 - Mario Kart World
I wasn’t sure when to consider this “beaten”, but I’ve enjoyed playing through all of the cups and rallies, with occasional pit shops into the open world and online. Not my favorite Mario Kart, but definitely a competent launch title for Switch 2!
I wasn’t sure when to consider this “beaten”, but I’ve enjoyed playing through all of the cups and rallies, with occasional pit shops into the open world and online. Not my favorite Mario Kart, but definitely a competent launch title for Switch 2!
June 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Game 18 - Mario Kart World
I wasn’t sure when to consider this “beaten”, but I’ve enjoyed playing through all of the cups and rallies, with occasional pit shops into the open world and online. Not my favorite Mario Kart, but definitely a competent launch title for Switch 2!
I wasn’t sure when to consider this “beaten”, but I’ve enjoyed playing through all of the cups and rallies, with occasional pit shops into the open world and online. Not my favorite Mario Kart, but definitely a competent launch title for Switch 2!
Game 17 - Soul Calibur II
I always wanted this game as a kid. Link as a playable character? How cool was that?! I’ve almost picked it up several times over the years, but playing it via Nintendo Classics was in awesome way to break in my new NSO GameCube controller!
I always wanted this game as a kid. Link as a playable character? How cool was that?! I’ve almost picked it up several times over the years, but playing it via Nintendo Classics was in awesome way to break in my new NSO GameCube controller!
June 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Game 17 - Soul Calibur II
I always wanted this game as a kid. Link as a playable character? How cool was that?! I’ve almost picked it up several times over the years, but playing it via Nintendo Classics was in awesome way to break in my new NSO GameCube controller!
I always wanted this game as a kid. Link as a playable character? How cool was that?! I’ve almost picked it up several times over the years, but playing it via Nintendo Classics was in awesome way to break in my new NSO GameCube controller!
Game 16 - The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
Having just finished Ocarina of Time, it’s easy to compare and contrast what these games do better than one another. This game is at its best when it’s showing off its living world and deeper side quests. Still one of my all-time favorites.
Having just finished Ocarina of Time, it’s easy to compare and contrast what these games do better than one another. This game is at its best when it’s showing off its living world and deeper side quests. Still one of my all-time favorites.
June 8, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Game 16 - The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
Having just finished Ocarina of Time, it’s easy to compare and contrast what these games do better than one another. This game is at its best when it’s showing off its living world and deeper side quests. Still one of my all-time favorites.
Having just finished Ocarina of Time, it’s easy to compare and contrast what these games do better than one another. This game is at its best when it’s showing off its living world and deeper side quests. Still one of my all-time favorites.