10 hours in and I’ve barely decided to go back to the main story campaigns - I’m having way too much fun with the side stories and mini games. The “Sunflower” and “Old Man Komaki” series were enjoyable, while the “Be My Baby” side mission had me dying with laughter. I did continue Chapter 5 a bit more and reacquainted myself with Majima and got introduced to the Clan Creator mini games but spent a good amount of time in the Cabaret Club Grand Prix (keep in mind, mini game) to the point where I can do a ‘mini-mini game’ with the Platinum hostesses - this really is a onion with multiple layers.

Between the Cabaret Club Grand Prix and the Clan Creator alone, the side content is as deep as it is wide; add in the 70+ sub stories, and this game has some major heft behind it in the time spent department. What really shocks me, over and over again with this series, is that it doesn’t feel boring. Everything has a purpose, with adding to the depth of the world while leveling up Kiryu over and over. I’ve played so much side content that I think I’m overpowered for the main game, and to me, that’s a very good thing.

Finally finished the game tonight and I’m physically and emotionally drained. The story is outstanding and left me without words. The jumping challenges were some of the hardest I’ve ever seen. I’m happy to report I completed the entire game with Assist Mode off - I only died 910 times in total. :)

That's a big fucking snake. Met the World Serpent and began fiddling around the 'Lake of Nine' area. This feels a lot like a 'hub' section of the game, an area that you can quick travel back to and introduces you to side missions. It's a little bit to explore, but I'm enjoying it.

There is a major flaw albeit it's a personal one, but my memory of what upgrades I've purchased between sessions is giving me this false sense of weakness (I keep forgetting to use the upgrades/enchantments I've unlocked/purchased). It's a slight issue, but I worry it'll be magnified as the game gets progressively harder.

Finally, after another 30 minutes and 2 hours+ yesterday, I completed the game. Phew!

Finished the final chapter solo tonight; this is an excellent local-coop party game that I’ll pull out for the occasional party I throw. Game feels like the games of old and I really enjoyed it.

Finished with the "Real Estate Royale" mini game and unlocked the [REDACTED] - MAN OH MAN was that fun to dump money into. Finished the story and... seeing where Kiryu and Majima come from in context from Yakuza Kiwami 1 adds so much more context - highly recommend anyone interested in the mainline series should start with Yakuza 0 specifically for the backstory.

Finished the main story tonight, it ended better than I thought it would. Nice, quick enjoyable campaign for a fighting game - really love NetherRealm's quality. :)

Whoa. That fucking ending. Wish I hadn't decided to leave the machine gun in the box though. Glad that my first RE experience was this game - really enjoyed it.

Finished Chapter 4 and 5 - gotta say that the game was just 'tight' enough to stay fresh throughout the game while being short enough to not outstay its welcome. Would recommend for horror fans looking for a quick thing to try.

Tried this game during Extra Life 2022, it’s a silly little puzzle platformer that has a charming set of characters and unique humor. I have no idea how far I am through it (going through Ray’s head now), but it’s silly fun.

Played this game during Extra Life 2022; it’s more Jackbox, and that’s a good thing. That said, the games are starting to get a little bit too complex for my taste. Gone are the days of “Quiplash”, my friends.

Played this game during Extra Life 2022 for a friend and mine’s annual tournament; this felt more ‘solid’ than previous entries, though I personally couldn’t tell any direct upgrades to the game. All in all, if you’ve played one, you’ve played them all.

Started this game during Extra Life 2022; I loved these games in 1999 and will love them until 2099, though my skills have and will atrophy at a pace only paralleled by a record setting sprinter.

Played this game during Extra Life 2022; played and beat the two Arcade games with 3 local co-op friends and was instantly transported back to the late 80s and early 90s. The graphics aged like a fine milk, but the nostalgia was in full effect. I wish I had this many quarters as a kid!

Played this game during Extra Life 2022; it’s a simple formula, and one I enjoy coming back to for introducing people to video games and a perfect ‘you died, pass the controller’ game for couch gameplay. :)

Played through the entire game tonight; really fun game with a unique FPS twist that, that after 30 years of playing FPS, I had a giant smile for throughout.

Tried this game for the first time; I got about 10 minutes into the beginning and mentally freaked myself out to the point to where I was scared to move. Also, fuck subways.

Finally completed the game. Extremely happy to finish the story and see it through. Pretty sure I got the best ending, so that’s a plus.