ZenCier
Bio
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The scores I give to video games are largely based on my personal enjoyment with slight adjustments for more objective qualities.
I started playing on Nintendo consoles (GBA, GC), switched to PlayStation for a while (PS2, PS3) and now exclusively play on PC and emulators.
The only games I've been playing enthusiastically for years are "osu!" and various JRPGs (most notably the "Trails" and "Ys", "Tales of...", "Final Fantasy", and "Atelier" series) with occasional outliers to avoid fatigue.
I used to play and be relatively good at various multiplayer games like "League of Legends", "Rocket League", "Overwatch", and "S4 League", but the competitiveness of those isn't something I can really enjoy anymore.
As for MMOs, I've tried most of the popular ones but only invested a significant amount of time into "FF XIV" and "GW2".
I hope you're having a good day!
The scores I give to video games are largely based on my personal enjoyment with slight adjustments for more objective qualities.
I started playing on Nintendo consoles (GBA, GC), switched to PlayStation for a while (PS2, PS3) and now exclusively play on PC and emulators.
The only games I've been playing enthusiastically for years are "osu!" and various JRPGs (most notably the "Trails" and "Ys", "Tales of...", "Final Fantasy", and "Atelier" series) with occasional outliers to avoid fatigue.
I used to play and be relatively good at various multiplayer games like "League of Legends", "Rocket League", "Overwatch", and "S4 League", but the competitiveness of those isn't something I can really enjoy anymore.
As for MMOs, I've tried most of the popular ones but only invested a significant amount of time into "FF XIV" and "GW2".
Badges
Elite Gamer
Played 500+ games
Loved
Gained 100+ total review likes
GOTY '23
Participated in the 2023 Game of the Year Event
1 Years of Service
Being part of the Backloggd community for 1 year
Clearin your Calendar
Journaled games at least 15 days a month over a year
Early Access
Submitted feedback for a beta feature
Noticed
Gained 3+ followers
GOTY '22
Participated in the 2022 Game of the Year Event
Liked
Gained 10+ total review likes
Listed
Created 10+ public lists
Busy Day
Journaled 5+ games in a single day
Full-Time
Journaled games once a day for a month straight
On Schedule
Journaled games once a day for a week straight
Roadtrip
Voted for at least 3 features on the roadmap
Organized
Created a list folder with 5+ lists
Gamer
Played 250+ games
N00b
Played 100+ games
Favorite Games
514
Total Games Played
051
Played in 2024
000
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One of the most laid-back farming sims that has a very charming core but not much beyond that unless treated like a social gathering hub.
+ super approachable family game from any angle
+ remarkable multiplayer integration
+ significant cosmetic customization opportunities
+ cute art style and fittingly subdued soundtrack
+ quite long-lasting content for collectors
- simplistic, mostly time-gated progression
- no real relationship system for NPCs or any interesting dialogue, even
- slow and repetitive UI design everywhere (tedious inventory management and equippable tools, needless confirmations, resetting camera, and many more)
+ super approachable family game from any angle
+ remarkable multiplayer integration
+ significant cosmetic customization opportunities
+ cute art style and fittingly subdued soundtrack
+ quite long-lasting content for collectors
- simplistic, mostly time-gated progression
- no real relationship system for NPCs or any interesting dialogue, even
- slow and repetitive UI design everywhere (tedious inventory management and equippable tools, needless confirmations, resetting camera, and many more)
Overambitious story-focused TRPG that is far too repetitive and unintuitive gameplay-wise to warrant its length of 70+ hours.
+ 5 sequential generations with a gradually changing main cast; each facing their own struggles and having distinct virtues
+ many dialogue choices without super obvious reactions
+ nice character sprites and voice acting
+ uniquely flexible if flawed combat design
+/- steady number increments demanding consistent effort and time on any difficulty
- basic and unrewarding level-up system
- only superfluous differences between settings
- bad exploration maps (dark grey color palettes, confusing layouts, random encounters)
- numerous unimportant fights picking from a tiny array of battle arenas
- near unachievable true ending requirements without a guide
- several overcomplicated/unpredictable combat mechanics that make most battles more frustrating than fun
+ 5 sequential generations with a gradually changing main cast; each facing their own struggles and having distinct virtues
+ many dialogue choices without super obvious reactions
+ nice character sprites and voice acting
+ uniquely flexible if flawed combat design
+/- steady number increments demanding consistent effort and time on any difficulty
- basic and unrewarding level-up system
- only superfluous differences between settings
- bad exploration maps (dark grey color palettes, confusing layouts, random encounters)
- numerous unimportant fights picking from a tiny array of battle arenas
- near unachievable true ending requirements without a guide
- several overcomplicated/unpredictable combat mechanics that make most battles more frustrating than fun
Drastically modernized remake of the 25-year-older second game in the franchise with good execution overall.
+ excellent gameplay presentation particularly for the clean zoom into swift battle animations
+ relatively personal storytelling that focuses on both main characters equally in their respective routes
+ clear cast separation making few units truly obsolete
+ outstanding soundtrack featuring the arguably best vocal track of the series
+ neat overworld map for free travel
+/- linear class progression for most units
- interesting but unpolished 3D dungeon crawler segments
- a lot of pointless but unavoidable battles padding out the game time
+ excellent gameplay presentation particularly for the clean zoom into swift battle animations
+ relatively personal storytelling that focuses on both main characters equally in their respective routes
+ clear cast separation making few units truly obsolete
+ outstanding soundtrack featuring the arguably best vocal track of the series
+ neat overworld map for free travel
+/- linear class progression for most units
- interesting but unpolished 3D dungeon crawler segments
- a lot of pointless but unavoidable battles padding out the game time