Detectiveglave
2006
Probably one of the most influential games of my entire life outside of Cave Story. One of the most beautiful JRPGS ever made, the music, the story, the art design. Everything about this game is immaculately designed and it is an absolute must play in my book.
Itoi is a truly prolific and interesting developer too, his life story and the circumstances around the development of this game is a journey in and of itself as well.
Itoi is a truly prolific and interesting developer too, his life story and the circumstances around the development of this game is a journey in and of itself as well.
2004
The OG of OGs when it comes to indie games, possibly one of my favorite side scrolling action games ever made. The weapons are unique, the music is incredible, and the story is satisfying, especially if you get the true ending. This was one of the earliest games I ever played and one that greatly influenced my tastes going forward.
1997
An Absolute Classic and the first game I ever played. It is short, sweet, and wonderfully iconic in every way. From the characters to the overall feel. I don't think Nintendo will ever make a star fox game this great in its execution. This is probably my Favorite N64 game overall.
Probably my Favorite sonic game overall. It just is the complete package. It has all the lessons learned from Sonic 1 and 2 and dials up the gameplay play and level design to 11. It even has an incredibly fun Water level, which is highmarks in my book. The second half of the game can drag after mushroom valley and Sky battery zone, but I think 2 iffy zones in the form of sky battery and Lava Reef is a small price to pay given the rest of the game has an excellent feel of play.
I will admit, I am a bit biased about this game. While I have Final Fantasy XIV online as a single entry here, as a full package, it is the best final fantasy game since FF10 in my eyes. It really brought the series back to what I personally loved about it. From all the references to past titles, to all the original spins and ideas it brough to the table.
It isn't just a superb Final Fantasy game but Also a fantastic MMO with an amazing class/job system and wonderful to play.
As a veteran of this game, it has my utmost recommendation if you enjoy both Final fantasy and don't mind the MMO Format. The story goes to some pretty wild places in the best possible way.
It isn't just a superb Final Fantasy game but Also a fantastic MMO with an amazing class/job system and wonderful to play.
As a veteran of this game, it has my utmost recommendation if you enjoy both Final fantasy and don't mind the MMO Format. The story goes to some pretty wild places in the best possible way.
2014
From the creator of cave story comes a smaller yet no less fun adventure. Do I find this game as influential or deep as cave story? Not at all.
But is it a fun time? Absolutely, and it has a lot of replay value with the weapon upgrade system and multiple playthroughs.
The Story is simple but fun, and the music is on par with Cave Story in my personal opinion. It is hard to believe both these games were made by a single incredibly passionate man.
The game also includes a hard mode with its own story and a pretty hardcore finale on par with Running Hell from Cave Story if you were to ask me.
If you enjoy platforming action games, especially run and gun type games, this is a pretty great one.
But is it a fun time? Absolutely, and it has a lot of replay value with the weapon upgrade system and multiple playthroughs.
The Story is simple but fun, and the music is on par with Cave Story in my personal opinion. It is hard to believe both these games were made by a single incredibly passionate man.
The game also includes a hard mode with its own story and a pretty hardcore finale on par with Running Hell from Cave Story if you were to ask me.
If you enjoy platforming action games, especially run and gun type games, this is a pretty great one.
2017
Is this game perfect? No. Is it an especially deep game? Not at all. But was it some of the best fun I have ever had a on a mobile device? Absolutely.
Onion games as a developer is one of my personal favorites. Made up of former love de lic developers, famous for games such as Moon Remix RPG as well as some of the lead devlepoers of Super Mario RPG, they went full inide.
This is so far one of my personal Favorite Endeavors for how off the walls bonkers it is, and just a really fun time overall.
Onion games as a developer is one of my personal favorites. Made up of former love de lic developers, famous for games such as Moon Remix RPG as well as some of the lead devlepoers of Super Mario RPG, they went full inide.
This is so far one of my personal Favorite Endeavors for how off the walls bonkers it is, and just a really fun time overall.
My personal favorite Top Down Zelda game. It is just an incredibly Vibrant game overall despite its short length and small scope (no puns intended)
I just genuinely love the art work, vibe and music this game has going. The Shrinking Mechanic also completely sells me on it overall. I am also one of the few people who doesn't mind the kinestones and actually enjoys the mystery they create through out the game. The Mysterious shells I can do without though.
The Dungeons are fun and don't over stay their welcome and I also like how charming the idea of reimagined regular enemies as boss fight are as well.
Probably one of my personal favorite GBA games overall out side of the Megaman Battle Network Series.
I just genuinely love the art work, vibe and music this game has going. The Shrinking Mechanic also completely sells me on it overall. I am also one of the few people who doesn't mind the kinestones and actually enjoys the mystery they create through out the game. The Mysterious shells I can do without though.
The Dungeons are fun and don't over stay their welcome and I also like how charming the idea of reimagined regular enemies as boss fight are as well.
Probably one of my personal favorite GBA games overall out side of the Megaman Battle Network Series.
Ah Love-De-Lic, how short lived yet incredibly influential on a whole generation of developers you were.
This game is something truly special and a surreal experience best experienced on your own. The main concept and idea is that a young boy is playing a new RPG all day, but then gets told to get to bed by his mother.
However, when he falls asleep, he wakes up in the World of the RPG he was playing replacing one of the characters. It is an incredibly charming and wonderful little romp, taking no more then 20 hours to beat completely blind. It is well worth a playthrough especially if you have a switch, though I believe a PC port exists as well.
I wont spoil anything else beyond the premise but it is a wonderful time.
This game is something truly special and a surreal experience best experienced on your own. The main concept and idea is that a young boy is playing a new RPG all day, but then gets told to get to bed by his mother.
However, when he falls asleep, he wakes up in the World of the RPG he was playing replacing one of the characters. It is an incredibly charming and wonderful little romp, taking no more then 20 hours to beat completely blind. It is well worth a playthrough especially if you have a switch, though I believe a PC port exists as well.
I wont spoil anything else beyond the premise but it is a wonderful time.
2022
Now, I will admit, I am not the greatest of soulsborne players. It is very often a genre I am a bit fickle with. However, something about Elden Ring Clicked with me immensely.
The Setting was beautiful however, the sense of adventure clicked with me very few games have ever resonated with me before. It was an absolute blast to playthrough, so much so I not only reached 100% achievements, I clocked in a whopping 150 hours of playtime over the course of 3-4 months. It was an epic adventure I deeply enjoyed.
Some of the boss fights are my favorite in the fromsoft library and it is probably one of the few open world games where I appreciate the freedom of the entire experience.
It was a well crafted and beautifully designed adventure that I will not be forgetting soon, Ye Tarnished.
The Setting was beautiful however, the sense of adventure clicked with me very few games have ever resonated with me before. It was an absolute blast to playthrough, so much so I not only reached 100% achievements, I clocked in a whopping 150 hours of playtime over the course of 3-4 months. It was an epic adventure I deeply enjoyed.
Some of the boss fights are my favorite in the fromsoft library and it is probably one of the few open world games where I appreciate the freedom of the entire experience.
It was a well crafted and beautifully designed adventure that I will not be forgetting soon, Ye Tarnished.
2011
Probably one of the best story games I have ever played. It has an almost RPG maker feel to it, but the music and tone are phenominal.
I would recomend this to anyone who is okay with the idea of minimal gameplay, but high levels of story telling.
It really is an incredibly special game.
I would recomend this to anyone who is okay with the idea of minimal gameplay, but high levels of story telling.
It really is an incredibly special game.
2017
A surreal yet enticing offering from the great surrealist madman, Yoko Taro. This game has high marks for me.
The gameplay is wonderful, having been developed by Platinum Games. The action and boss fights are snappy and responsive. The music is gorgeous, some of the greatest of the console generation by far.
I personally think the story to this game is possibly its weakest point, but still a wonderful and dark venture into what it means to be a human.
Would I romecomend this game? Absolutely but with the caveat it isnt for everyone.
The gameplay is wonderful, having been developed by Platinum Games. The action and boss fights are snappy and responsive. The music is gorgeous, some of the greatest of the console generation by far.
I personally think the story to this game is possibly its weakest point, but still a wonderful and dark venture into what it means to be a human.
Would I romecomend this game? Absolutely but with the caveat it isnt for everyone.
The game that started it all, Mother 1 aka Earthbound Beginnings is an interesting game with a deeply involved History.
I will admit this is my least favorite of the Mother games, a sentiment shared by many. However, I do not believe this is a dull experience or one worth skipping.
If anything this games developement, Itois life story behind this game and its content elevate it a bit for me, far above most NES offerings. Sure this game has its flaws, I will never say its perfect. Some segments are down right unfair like Mt.Itoi, but at the same time it has a lot to offer and really shows how far the series came going forward with Earthbound and Mother 3.
The music is also fairly exceptional for the NES/Famicom, and ill never take that away from it even if the narative isnt the strongest even for the era.
I will admit this is my least favorite of the Mother games, a sentiment shared by many. However, I do not believe this is a dull experience or one worth skipping.
If anything this games developement, Itois life story behind this game and its content elevate it a bit for me, far above most NES offerings. Sure this game has its flaws, I will never say its perfect. Some segments are down right unfair like Mt.Itoi, but at the same time it has a lot to offer and really shows how far the series came going forward with Earthbound and Mother 3.
The music is also fairly exceptional for the NES/Famicom, and ill never take that away from it even if the narative isnt the strongest even for the era.
1994
The second game in Itoi's great game developement journey.
There is a lot I love about this game, the music, the visuals, and even the story are all fantastic and make an incredible full package. This game spares no attention to detail and contains a lot of charming small details and odd interactions you wont find in most games. From riding the bus to the camera man who takes your picture every now again, I truly do love the smaller things about this game.
I will admit, as much as I love this game, it has a few issues that keep it from being a perfect 5 stars for me. Some segments of this game are incredibly difficult even by SNES RPG standards, and I think some sections drag on a bit too long for my liking. That said it is still a wonderful time with great music and charming visuals.
There is a lot I love about this game, the music, the visuals, and even the story are all fantastic and make an incredible full package. This game spares no attention to detail and contains a lot of charming small details and odd interactions you wont find in most games. From riding the bus to the camera man who takes your picture every now again, I truly do love the smaller things about this game.
I will admit, as much as I love this game, it has a few issues that keep it from being a perfect 5 stars for me. Some segments of this game are incredibly difficult even by SNES RPG standards, and I think some sections drag on a bit too long for my liking. That said it is still a wonderful time with great music and charming visuals.
One of my personal favorite death game/survival mystery type games.
In this game the mystery is less about who killed who and why and more about trying to solve puzzles and escape with all your friends.
The big divergence is, at the end of every chapter, there is a challenge or voting game that decides which characters will or will not survive. Some of these deaths are unavoidable. However sometimes...you get to choose which creates wildly varying paths.
The best part is this game is completely free, though currently unfinished. The final chapter will be releasing sometime in the next year or so though.
In this game the mystery is less about who killed who and why and more about trying to solve puzzles and escape with all your friends.
The big divergence is, at the end of every chapter, there is a challenge or voting game that decides which characters will or will not survive. Some of these deaths are unavoidable. However sometimes...you get to choose which creates wildly varying paths.
The best part is this game is completely free, though currently unfinished. The final chapter will be releasing sometime in the next year or so though.