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Okay time to start posting the games I beat in 2025!

I had no internet at home for two days, and I cannot see how it isn't classified as a utility yet.

For this week's Tunesday, I was greeted with a few new items at my door. In particular, I am finishing up Retro Game Remix's Level 10, a 2LP compilation of arrangements across the board. some rock, some pop, some jazz. A fun variety to spin from Troggo Studio #VGMVinyl

Okay. 2024, I got 7 more games I beat and will add to the list. I guess last year was a good one to catch through my backlog!

Okay, added another 10 games to my pinned "Beat Games of 2024" list - now at 45. Gotta pick up the pace, since I have 10+ more to add right now. And a couple of those are not Switch games :O

When you go shopping these next few days, remember what a perfect parking garage needs: rally racing and ska music. Parking Garage Rally Circuit even has a vinyl soundtrack if you wanna embrace the chaos. #VGMAdvent #VGM theholophonics.bandcamp.com/album/parkin...

@strangescaffold.bsky.social This might sound sudden, but I'm curious. Did Teenage Demon Slayer Society become the TMNT game? Or are they just of the similar cloth?

And if I wanted to go more into the indie space tonight, how about I go into a psychedelic space uterus and grow some plants? Ultros by @ratvaderr.bsky.social is a musical trip that matches well with El Huervo's world. And the Vinyl from @lacedrecords.com is a fun selection, too. #VGMAdvent #VGM

I really need to get back in this Video Game Music Advent. So why not hop in with another obscure SHMUP: Tyrian by Alexander Brandon #VGMAdvent #VGM youtu.be/I5kNE-EKgCg?...

My next game soundtrack for this Video Game Music Advent is Vividlope, developed by @jaklub.bsky.social and composed by @baycun.bsky.social and @virixdreamcore.bsky.social. A real cute and dreamcasty vibe game with a boppin ost vividlope.bandcamp.com/album/vividl... #VGMAdvent #indiegame

I'm going to do a double Video Game Music Advent selection today. Let's first take a look at Beast Breaker from Vodeo Games (RIP) and Big Giant Circles. A lovely soundtrack to try out this Bandcamp Friday. #vgmadvent #indiegames biggiantcircles.bandcamp.com/album/beast-...

Okay, for today's Video Game Music Selection, I found this soundtrack posted like today. Knight Arms: The Hyblid Framer by Arsys Software. A Sharp X68000 mech shooter. Never saw much of the game, but it sure sounds pretty neato. #VGMAdvent #VGM www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xZx...

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🚨 THE SWITCH PATCH IS HERE 🚨 IT'S FINALLY TIME! Every area in the entire game has been significantly optimized, improving framerate in almost every circumstance. Thank you so so much for your patience, it's been a long time coming!!

Whoops, I almost forgot to do a #vgmadvent along with #tunesday. Today, let's share some love for Arzette, a cdi love letter with stellar music by @buttonmasher.bsky.social. Check it out here or bandcamp or on vinyl! open.spotify.com/album/3Wdrnr...

Today, I would like to call out an indie game soundtrack I really adore. kuso (LOVE 2) is a fast-paced pixel platformer in which you can set your own checkpoints. It also has a banger soundtrack - a track for each stage! The whole series goes in. #VGMAdvent kusothegame.bandcamp.com/album/kuso-o...

Sure, let's see how long I can maintain a VGM Advent Calendar. First, let's try some obscure running racer on PS1: Running High. Thanks to @seanseanson.bsky.social for bringing this game to my attention. Man the soundtracks of that era were something. #VGMAdvent youtu.be/sT44IGXdMTE?...

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I've updated my "games I beat this year" list, but because it is a thread I'm not sure people see it. So, I pinned it! 35 down...18 to go (later). I'll sooner or later talk about games I paused or abandoned, too.

29. Trip World DX by @limitedrungames.bsky.social and Sunsoft. This is certainly how I want the Carbon Engine releases to be. Not only do we get an enhanced version of the GB game, but we also get adequate extras and a nice interview with the creator. Short game but with so much in it.

Ape Escape by Soichi Terada from Cartridge Thunder 4LP box set companion to Terada’s Apes In The Net EP, both comprising the full Ape Escape OST. Remastered for vinyl and featuring a previously unreleased (and unused!) track. $88, Q1 2025 cartridgethunder.com/collections/...

Tail of the Sun by Natsuhiko Shimada (Artdink). Cassetron went out there with this album. The linear notes are only in Japanese, but there are quite the detailed overview and homage to this silly PS1 era game. Also, I have to get used to sound effects between the songs. #Tunesday #VGM #VGMVinyl

Fe by Joel Bille (Zoink Studios/EA Originals). The Vinyl was originally sold by Thunderful's Store, but @stumpyfrog.bsky.social sold it alongside Wavetale - which is also a great soundtrack, too! #tunesday #VGM #VGMVinyl joelbille.bandcamp.com/album/fe-ori...

Decided to occasionally post music I'm listening to - usually of the obscure VGM variety. Let's see how this goes. #Tunesday

Me trying to figure out what to post: Hmm I could talk about gaming, vinyl, and video game vinyl. Or I could be witty and talk about other stuff in my life. Or I could be political. Or I could...I'm already posting aren't I?

@zman1902.bsky.social This seems somewhat like your thing!

If I were Goldilocks, the bears would find me going back and forth between bowls trying to figure out if the Just Right porridge really was Just Right.

Okay, added four more games I beat this year. Still have five more, but I'll do those later. So far, beaten 15 games in 2024. Haven't beaten many 2024 games though ha-ha!

Stumpy Frog Records is bringing back Dropsy and doing it in style! New art, new colors, and a whole new LP full of demo tracks as well! vxtwitter.com/stumpyfrogre... #vgmvinyl

Ah yes, the feeling of returning to the comfort of home and the less-comfort of the chaos you left behind in a panic before going to a convention.

I'm pretty convinced I will always be about a year or two behind the game releases out there, but there are some games I will definitely play as soon as I get em. Also buying weird and unique indie downloadable games. They need support even more, after all!

I realize it has been about seven years since we got a new Mega Man game (collections aside). MM11 did great for Capcom, and I think a couple more go-throughs could have at least lifted the quality closer to my expectations. And yet we have nothing but more collections. :<

Chocolate Oranges can totally be a year-long food, y'all.

Thread of games I finished on 2024 with thoughts/ad hoc review and scores or whatever:

Mega Man Battle Network did a real good job with character designs - but man the first game is uneven. No card sorting, lots of back-and-forth traversal, many things you can miss, very aggressive late-game enemies, mixed translation, confusing maps. Still, I'm glad to have played it through.

Finished up Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. I used the health bonus each time because, quite frankly, the enemy AI wrecks shop when given the chance. Really bad visual glitches on Boss 3, and some bosses took me a while to get the right setup. Fun and silly game, very recommended. Now onto DK DLC.

If you want a weird 3D platformer that you can beat in less time than it took me to get to writing this post, Ortheo is that game for you. Super Mario Sunshine like movement (dive, slide, etc.) with levels' only goal to collect all 5-8 gears while avoiding enemies. At least its only $2? <20 min long

I hope more indie game peeps and such take a look over here. But of course, unless the greater population moves, I understand.

Cham The Cat Adventure is a game you might not know, but you know the game it was based on - Super Mario Land. There are some games on Switch eShop that play homage to (and copy) early GameBoy Games. Little rough in execution sometimes but feels like a love letter from a fan. Pretty short like SML.

Bayonetta Origins is a recommendation. It shows a side of the Bayonetta world that we have not seen before, and its gameplay reflects the story and offers variety to keep you engaged. The Map is a bother for backtracking, but guide videos help. Great 2023 release that I feel is underappreciated.

Demon Throttle is a great homage to King's Knight. Especially knowing that if you make a mistake you need to start the whole game over. Co-op is quite fun, and using the "Doinksoft Code" was pretty much necessary to get anywhere further than the second stage. Did not need the crude parts tbh.

I went through OneShot: World Machine Edition recently, and after playing Undertale and similar games, you can see how it influenced those games. Delightful artwork (and Niko must be protected at all costs). I might go back for the 2nd run but for now I've seen enough.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the 2D Mario game that people wanted after NSMB. Very imaginative and fun to experience. The badges are neat, though I mostly used two of them, and I felt two worlds were shorter than I'd like. However, the art, music, and gameplay are all peak design. Highly recommended.

Latest game finished was Moon: Remix RPG Adventure from Onion Games. I am glad it was translated, but it definitely showed its age in guidance. Beyond translation, the game is without any QOL enhancement. Glad to have played it finally, though, even if the game was obtuse at times. Super unique!

First game I completed since I got on here: Haiku the Robot. Imagine Hollow Knight's gameplay loop, replace bugs with robots and a similar plot and style as Kunai. It has a sprawling world and lots of fun movement options to unlock. Nice NPCs, ambient music mostly, easier difficulty. Good game!

My first hot take here: Federation Force is a highly misunderstood game that plays well. In the same vein as Triforce Heroes, it asked people to play with others using the 3DS, but timing was not on its side. Had this come out on console or 3DS after Samus Returns, its fate would be different.

Oh how did I get here? Hi and stuff!