Managed quite a bit of gaming considering it was an otherwise busy month, including a trip to the Lake District to touch grass (and lakes).
Games completed this month
Suikoden 1 HD Remaster – Nintendo Switch
I enjoyed this for the most part, but plagued with randomness and unless you want to guarantee failing to get the proper ending, some kind of walkthrough is essential. I used a recruitment guide to make sure I secured all 100 characters, which at least still avoided most spoilers. Good game, but it’s not breaking into my all-time top 5 RPGs. I may need to update that list though as other games I’ve played since probably should have… Taking an RPG break before I start Suikoden 2 now.
The Quarry – PS5
We managed to finally finish this, it does do some things better than the Dark Pictures series, but some of the exploration is a bit weird in comparison. I think we might play the Until Dawn remake at some point, to get us ready for the sequel.
Sektori – Nintendo Switch 2
Yes I know, I’ve played this on the SteamDeck and PS5 already, but I couldn’t help myself grabbing it again when it launched on Switch 2, particularly as that’s kind of my favourite system at the moment. Including it as a completion as I was very proud of myself for doing a 1CC on my first go on Switch 2.
Games played during May
Tetris Effect – Steam
My Tetris obsession from last month was still present, and I had forgotten I owned this on Steam. The intention when I bought it was to just play it in VR, but since all that stuff is in storage, I fired it up on the SteamDeck. It’s obviously not as perfect an experience, but it still plays great in the dark with headphones.
Puzzle Bobble / Bust-a-Move 2X & 3 S-Tribute – Nintendo Switch 2
Last month’s pick up, I have been enjoying playing a bit of this as a change from all the Tetris. I think this collection could be the definitive way to play Puzzle Bobble.
Returnal – PS5
Haven’t played a lot this month, but a friend was sharing some reddit threads of tips for people struggling to progress. I figured I’d try some of them to see if it helps when I do go back. Mostly involved setting things like always run and increasing the camera speed. It did make it feel like a new game, but I’ll need to be in the mood for it if I’m going to give it another proper go.
Mortal Kombat One – Xbox Series X
Entirely forgot I picked this up last year, and stumbled across it in my Xbox library when I was reminding myself what I owned on there. Been playing a bit of the story mode, I really enjoy the single player content in these modern Mortal Kombat (even more so the Injustice games) and now I’m hoping the rumours of Injustice 3 being in development lead to a new game soon.
May Pickups
Forbidden solitaire & The Ancient Enemy – Steam
I’d had my eye on the development of Forbidden Solitaire for a long time so was always going to pick it up on release. I hadn’t seen the Ancient Enemy before, but it was in a bundle with Solitaire for an extra £1.50 and sounded like my kind of game. I’ve played a couple of hours on Forbidden Solitaire so far and it’s everything it promised. An addictive card game, with pure 90s PC gaming horror.
Typinc – Steam
Heard this described on a podcast as being Balatro meets Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing. Given my love for typing games and that I did have some fun with Balatro I added it to the wishlist. Finally dropped to 50% off so I’ve grabbed it. A quick go on my laptop shows promise, but I need to play it with my proper keyboard at somepoint.
Streets of Rage 4 – SteamDeck
This was just silly cheap, I want to grab these modern brawlers on Steam for when I do my next Arcade Cabinet build…
Unravel 2 – PS5
After finishing The Quarry, this is next up for me and my partner. Never got round to playing the previous game, but I’ve heard good things. Went on sale for £3.99 so perfect timing too.
*There are no links to Amazon in this post and probably won’t be going forward. When I can be bothered I’m going to remove the old ones and burn my affiliates account.