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@JohnnyMind Just wanted to say... I think it's really cool how you referred to those characters as Latin rather than English. Now there goes a man with a deeper knowledge of language... 😊

Orange is my favourite colour... but I have such a strong association between Wario and yellow that I had to go for that one!

@Jhena Wow, sounds like they did a bit of a number on the game with that add-on! I'm glad you have your saves back, though, in case you do ever need them!

@Jhena Gosh, that would be harsh, if an add-on deleted your saves! I had a quick look via Google, and they should still exist in another folder, and maybe you just need to move them somewhere else?

Am taking a bit of a break from gaming to read some books. Am feeling a little burnt-out on gaming. But I am still playing my Evercade when commuting, so...

H.E.R.O. - Level 17! Blimey. Getting somewhere again, now, after being stuck on level 14 for an age... 😆

Have a lovely weekend, guys, and please take great care of yourselves out there.

Wow... not a single mention of bugs or crashes? From what I understand, other versions are rife with problems. Did Bethesda really solve the issues for this version, whilst abandoning the others? I am so tempted just to jump for this, but am still worried. Hmmmm. What to do...

@Inc 🎶 🎵 "You had something to hide... should have hidden it, shouldn't you?" 🎵🎶

@Maxz I have a caliginous veil! Can't see a darn thing when I put it on...

Digimon Story: Time Stranger - Haven't had much gaming time this week, but have made some more progress. Still very impressed by this.

Balatro - I just keep going back for the odd run here and there. Such a different experience every time!

H.E.R.O. (Evercade) - Reached the very last screen of level 14, but ran out of energy! Argh! Am still totally addicted to this.

Will be tempted by Oblivion next week. I didn't like Skyrim much, but I loved Oblivion on the xBox 360. If the performance is good on Switch 2, I will definitely go for this. I am assuming that NL will review it at some point. However... considering that the other versions still have unfixed bugs, I am worried about this one.

Have a lovely weekend, guys, and please take great care of yourselves out there.

@Olliemar28 Ollie mate, come on... it's only mentioned five times in your screenshot. It needed to be at least six! 😉

As I have mentioned elsewhere, I somehow ended up on something like NG++++++++ with this one on Steam... the very best game of recent years for me, it's a staggering achievement.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger - I must admit that I have been blown away by this, it's so much better than I was expecting. The game is full of character and charm. At first I was aghast that the Digimon could talk, but it actually adds massively to the atmosphere and cuteness. Also seems to be more in-depth than Pokemon in relation to the actual monster raising. 25 hours in, and am intrigued to see what happens next.

H.E.R.O. (Evercade) - Still stuck on level 14!!!

Have a lovely weekend, guys, and please take great care of yourselves out there.

@ChromaticDracula I hope they keep that HORRIBLE sound that they make, without changing it. Made my skin crawl at the time... 😆

@Joeynator3000 Hee, good call! It was nightmarish enough already on the N64! Talking of nightmares... is everyone ready to figure out the Water Temple all over again? 😆

@Maxz OMG, geezer, really now... 😆

@Shiryu 10/10... one that comes to my mind is DariusBurst Chronicle Saviours on the Vita, and a big part of that would be the staggering amount of content included. Countless levels, many different ships, some phenomenal bosses... had me addicted like no other shmup... and I'm not a massive shmup fan, either! The number of levels featured is insane. I should also mention I.O. on the C64, if you've ever played that... that was unbelievable.

@MJF The way the world is going right now, I wish I lived in Trumpton! Which is what I always confuse the name of this game with. 😆

Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster - Finally managed to beat the last boss! 😆 Tough cookie! I really enjoyed this, and will slot in the other five when I can.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok - DEMO - I really liked this. The bosses feel quite spongy, but I was really taken by the chatter between the team, it had a really nice feel to it. Wishlisted.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger - I must admit that I have always looked down on this series as a Pokemon knock-off, which is unfair. I downloaded the demo, and absolutely loved it, so went for the full game. Ten hours in, and it is quite brilliant so far. I'm still not entirely sure what I am doing (feels a bit more complex than Pokemon, with having a data type and an element type), but I will get there. Great story so far, something which the modern Pokemon games could certainly learn from. "Good good!"

H.E.R.O. (Evercade) - Still can't get past level 14. Still obsessed with it. 😆

Have a lovely weekend, guys, and please take great care of yourselves out there.

Cloudbuster.

His right hand comes off?

@Jigu I read the whole article, and it's only now after reading your comment that I've realised that it isn't naturist. 😆

@AussieMcBucket Yeah, you're right, especially considering that they kept the name of Gepetto... and Lampwick! Although Lampwick is Candlewick in the book...

@AussieMcBucket You're quite right, the book is in the public domain now, but... I wonder if the film by Disney could cause complications? That could explain the "Gemini / Jimminy" thing, for example, maybe?

There are quite a few Tales games which I need to catch up on... and here is another one! Gosh, the months ahead look pretty stacked for intriguing relases. Am worried for my wallet, but probably even more for my poor little SD card. ☹️

@MagnaRoader Interestingly, I don't think that the name "Pinnochio" is referenced at all in the game. The "P" actually seems to refer to someone else... but there are a few different theories. Maybe they had to avoid certain names... like the guide in the game being called "Gemini", avoiding "Jimminy". Although Gepetto features. All a bit confusing, actually! 😆

Oh, crikey... will I be able to resist this? I ended up on NG++++++++ (or something like that) via Steam, so I know it like the back of my hand, but it is just so good... sensational. The performance really does need to be rock solid, though, as the combat is very fast-paced. Sounds promising from these previews, though!

"I wish I may, I wish I might..."

@PrincessMama There was a game on the C64 called GUTZ which featured a similar concept of entering the body of a giant beast. That was also a bit gross, but it wasn't a great game, sadly. I hope that Abadox is better!

Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster - I went rummaging through my backlog to find something old school and relatively straight forward (that is, without the need to memorise 37 different button combinations!). I thought that this might hit the spot, and it did! Am doing a little grinding before the final boss (who is a right git!). Absolutely loved it, and will look forward to the other five!

Namco Legendary Mountains - This is very one-note, but also quite addictive in short bursts.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok - DEMO - Mitch's review intrigued me. I love action RPGs, so I will try the demo.

Digimon Story Time Stranger - DEMO - Have always shied away from this franchise for some reason, so I will give this a try too!

H.E.R.O. (Evercade) - Oh, wow... level 14 is an absolute killer! Love it... 😆

Have a lovely weekend, guys, and please take great care of yourselves out there.

@RoboCube Yeah, I thought that too. Makes you wonder where the $56 billion is coming from. That would be a lot of Funko Pops!

I played through the (excessively short) demo, and it really didn't grab me at all. Feels very basic and rushed, and the visuals are somewhat "last gen". Very difficult to be sure with a 10 minute demo, though. I think that it needed to show a bit more of the series trademark quirkiness, as it just felt stale and bland. Shame.

@Broch83 Now I have that famous song stuck in my head:

"People try to put us d-d-down...
Talking 'bout mine genitalia..."

Wonderful game, one of the very best entries in the series, I thought. I still have stuff to do in the game, so I will check out the update when it lands.

@kal_el_07241 I absolutely adore Pokemon, and couldn't get through ZA. The bland city setting, weak story, constant missions, and lack of Pokemon in the wild (outside of the zones) really ground me down. It's all opinions in the end, but I do say all of that as a huge Pokemon fan. NL do seem to like their Pokemon in general!

Include me in the "need to try this at some point" club. Maybe I will download the demo at the same time as the Granblue demo, and see which one grabs me more!

That's a great debut from Mouse, considering some of the juggernauts which surround it. I may never play it, but am always happy to see titles such as this do well.

Namco Legendary Mountains - I do like this, I do, but... I can't see it having long term appeal. Not enough variety. Still, I would like to reach the point of combining the two largest voxels. I came close-ish! 😆 It's a surprisingly tense game, almost stressful.

Final Fantasy VII Intergrade - I was backing off of this mainly due to the file size, but it was on sale for £13, and I couldn't ignore that! 😆 May start it this week.

H.E.R.O. (Evercade) - Wow, level 14 is a killer! But there does always seem to be a "trick" to things with this game, so I will keep on!

Have a lovely weekend, guys, and please take great care of yourselves out there.

@OorWullie Oh my goodness, that is nuts! I would have to have 10 showers if I was covered in that, it looks horrid! Wowsers.

@OorWullie I don't think that you understand the English guy at all. He was trying to be at one with the tomatoes. Do tomatoes take their clothes off when sleeping? No. Do you ever see a tomato taking more than one shower a week? No! How can you work with tomatoes unless you try to be the tomato?

Seriously though, that was a great story. I take it he also covered everything in green dye?

p.s. What was the dye for?

@CaleBoi25 I do hope he doesn't start the day with a shart. He would definitely need to change then.

Wait... you make it sound like people take their boots off when going to bed? What?

Is it just me, or does Professor Oak look slightly maniacal? 😆

This seems like a slightly curious move, as we have seen so many of these before, so Jaleco fans will doubtless already be sorted. The Evercade has had Jaleco collections too. Still, I shouldn't complain at more retro goodness!

Oh wow, these are great! Went for NA, as it has such a lovely summery feel.

@Mana_Knight
Ah, I am so hopeful that it worked. Stay strong, and rest up. Am wishing you the very best.

The Adventures Of Elliot - Am struggling with this. It's okay, but feels completely "standard". The biggest problem is that, outside of the main town, the different eras feel identical, so you're playing the same map over and over. It does feature some nice writing, so am trying to persevere, but it's really just the graphics which make it stand out, and that isn't enough for me.

Namco Legendary Mountains - I've never played one of these "suika" type games, and find it hard to resist Mappy and Dig Dug! 😆 Is fun so far, although I am unsure about it's long-term appeal. It is quite hard, though! Haven't scored above 5000 yet. 😆 Has some lovely little touches. For example, on the Dig Dug stage, the music only plays when rotating the bowl! I would love to see Taito or Capcom make one of these!

H.E.R.O. (Evercade) - I reached level 14! Once! 😆 Love this game. Haven't even looked at Pitfall Lost Caverns yet!

Seaquest (Evercade) - This is fantastic for a quick blast. High score of around 70,000.

Have a lovely weekend, guys, and please take great care of yourselves out there.

@Teksette Oh, wow! I've never heard of McDonalds Treasure Land Adventure! It's by Treasure? Blimey. It looks like "McDonald's Land" is a completely different game... try Googling it with "Amiga" in the search criteria. I never knew there were so many McDonald's games! 😆

@FishyS I got that GBC Alone In The Dark game on the day of release, back in 2001! Truly bizarre game, quite confusing, but I absolutely loved it! It felt really quite ambitious at the time. It's one of those games that I would classify as a "glorious mess"! 😆

@Teksette Oh wow, you've really triggered a memory for me there! I loved Global Gladiators on the Amiga. There was also another lovely McDonalds game on the Amiga... I think it was McDonald's Land? Have you played that one? It also dredged up a memory of another product driven platformer... Cool Spot. That was so good... I would love to be able to play it again.

@Mana_Knight Hey there! It's on my wishlist, but I am still waiting for a sale too! Poor reviews or not, Bubble Bobble will always get my attention! 😊

The Adventures Of Elliot - I played the demo, and was really quite unimpressed, but had the feeling that it would improve, so I took a chance on the full game. I am about 10 hours in and, so far, it is... fine. Engaging enough! Nothing new... but I still have the feeling that it is going to "spark" somewhere down the line. I suspect that I won't have a real opinion until 30 hours or so.

Soccer Kid Collection - Man, I had forgotten what a pain the bosses are in this game! 😆

Mouser - Still can't get past 2-3. 😆

Saboten Bombers - Very silly, and great fun, I am enjoying this one.

Balatro - Have found myself being drawn back for the odd run here and there. Still deliciously addictive!

Have a lovely weekend, guys, and please take great care of yourselves out there.