Topic: What Game(s) are You Currently Playing?

Super Castlevania IV - I'm playing it via Castlevania Anniversary Collection, and I'm also playing it since Halloween is coming up. Love this game, and I've made a lot of good progress in it... even though I did have to use a few save states (not to an extreme measure though). The music and haunting atmosphere are amazing. That chandelier part of one level would have scared the heck out of child me, lol. There's some cheap enemy placement particularly in the later levels, but other than that it's fantastic.

Disney Illusion Island - Not a Halloween game, but I came back to it recently since there's a game trial of that. (I have a physical copy of it, and I was still given the platinum coins upon playing it.) It's a nice, relaxing Metroidvania with a cute and cozy atmosphere, and Mickey and all his friends. I felt like playing as Minnie for a change, and it's a game I want to finish sometime, too, as well as getting as much collectibles as I can. It might be my favorite Disney-themed game on the Switch.

I’m playing a plethora of games to be honest, but I finally started Absolum this evening and it is awesome. I typically bounce off rougelikes, but this one feels like a pure beat-em-up, and those elements don’t feel so compromising by each new run. I’m really surprised by how good this game feels, too.

Also began playing Absolum recently. On the surface it looks like a typical belt action beat'em up, but it has it's own parry, dodge, counter-attack system. More interesting and less brain dead compared to the Arkham / Assassin's Creed parry system. Production wise, everything is pretty great. Graphics, animation, controls, performance, voice work, etc.

Speaking of voice work, someone is channeling Max von Sydow.

I actually asked myself, "Isn't he gone? This person sounds just like him."

Bought Dragon Quest I+II HD-2D Remake today. The sun is shining today, truly a blessed day. I am enjoying the continuation of the Erdrick saga. It is as nice and beautiful as the last game.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Star Crossed World Digimon Story Time Stranger Pokèmon Legends ZA Slime Rancher 2 Astro Bot and finally Ninja Gaiden 4.

Tonight played some Modern Combat Blackout on Switch, just a few online matches. Also played Monster Bash on PC almost a week ago since it's one of my favorites to play around Halloween.

Luigi's Mansion - This game recently came out recently on Nintendo Classics during Halloween time, and I'm enjoying it. I finished area 2 already. And oh my goodness, am I getting nostalgic while playing it... I haven't played it in years until that point. And it might sound corny, but I've also been playing it during nighttime and with the light turned off, just for added immersion!

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Star-Crossed World - I got the upgrade pack for Kirby recently, and this is the first Switch 2 upgrade pack that I got, not counting the Zelda ones on NSO's expansion pack. I didn't make too much progress yet, but from what I've played, it is a solid time for sure. The sparkling effects of the new paths that appear look really nice, too.

Metroid Prime 3 surprised me today. I never thought I'd face a Metroid boss that's essentially plays like the alien game in Despicable Me (slight spoilers of course):

I decided to buy Star Wars Outlaws despite my trepidation with the typical Ubisoft formula, but I am pleasantly surprised. It’s been fun, and the world feels alive. I like how you can come upon quests in various ways; it almost feels like a blend of Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell.

More online games of Modern Combat Blackout on Switch, and tried to play Asphalt. Enjoyed them until the power went out and disconnected me from their online modes. Then I went to my laptop and played Nitro Racers because GOG games don't require Internet.

Apart from the Marvel Vs. Capcom collection and Itadaki Street DS, I decided to go back to Miitopia (Switch version; already played the 3DS version) and defeat the Dark Lord once and for all.

Been playing online races in Asphalt, on both Switch and PC. Also played some Jagged Alliance on PC, and saw an enemy retreat onto a bridge. I ended up defeating the enemy using his own trap he set on the bridge. Had a good laugh when it actually worked.

I wonder why this is one of my favorite strategy games. It feels like the game thought of every scenario when it comes to battling enemies.

Honestly having like a full on Switch Mukbang lately.

ZA has gotten me on a bit of a Pokemon kick, I was thinking about replaying Scarlet and did start that, but then remembered I had Shield on my Switch too, so focusing on that instead. I know this isn't a beloved title, but I LOVE this game and it has been a joy so far.

I owned Xenoblade DE, but had started it a few times a few years back and bounced off of it each time. I put the cartridge away somewhere not really expecting to need it again. However, last year I played Xenoblade 2 and 3, and earlier this year X and so I wanted to try DE again but haven't been able to find it all this time, until I FINALLY found it again the other day, so I have started a playthrough of this again, hoping I can stick with it now I can call myself a Xenoblade fan.

In terms of modern games, I still have the ZA post credits stuff to play, but I have kinda had my fill to be honest. I am playing Age of Imprisonment, and I picked up HWDE as I hear it runs at 60 fps on Switch 2. I did try out Three Hopes demo too as I heard the same, but didn't really vibe with it. It did kick off though my insane Fire Emblem addiction (literally played hundreds of hours of Engage and I don't even like that game that much, the FE loop is just soooo addicting to me) and so I ended up starting like my fifth or sixth playthrough of Three Houses too.

Absolutely stuffing my face here and having the best time.

Playing some Arkham City on S2. It's been a long time since I've played this gem.

Also playing some RDR2 on Xbox

Absolum, a nice palete cleanser after Silksong.

It is something like a cross between Hades and Streets of Rage... in the best possible way. A short playthrough as well to beat the 'true final boss', maybe 20-25 runs in total (about 15hrs). Probably another 5hrs to clear all achievements, which I might stick out

Been playing AI: The Somnium Files on Switch

Went in completely blind outside of hearing it was good. Love the fully 3D environments and characters. Giving all the Phoenix Wright and 999 feels. Having a blast so far.

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on Switch 2. Forgot that this game runs at 1080p and consistent 60fps handheld on Switch 2, and I'm surprisingly having a lot of fun this time. In the past, around launch, it didn't click with me, but I'm having a lot of fun now that it runs smoothly and looks so crisp as well.

I decided to play Tomb Raider. My experience so far is that it is fascinating to play a game where so much time playing it is built around "its difficult to even play our game". Not the first game of this era I've played like that, but its the most that feels accidentally like the focus. Like you just have to naturally figure out between bad camera angles and stiff movement that you have to plan two different types of jumps for essentially the game's equivalent of a high jump and a long jump. And you'll likely die trying to figure it out.

Outside of that last bit, its kinda fun dated. Unlike the combat (especially in tight corridors and the like) and how the environments are so bad looking they're actively a detriment to finding stuff. That's dated in really bad ways. I kinda hope this is a Crash 1 situation and the sequels at least fix the worst parts of this game.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Star-Crossed World - I've been going for saving all the Starries before going to the next area. I feel like I'm blowing through SCW a little too quickly, lol... so I wanted to extend my play time a bit.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise - Finally starting to dive more into it. Last time, I did a couple vacation homes and a facility. It's been making me overthink as I do the interior designing... but I still have fun with it. I want to try to roll credits before the new ACNH update comes out, which I'm very excited for.

Been playing some Kirby Dream Buffet ever since the tracks dropped on Nintendo Music. Such a fun little game. The 100+ music tracks made ne realize I had never gotten all the collectibles.

I wish people still played it so it wasn't entirely bots.