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Finished the Super Robot Wars Y Demo!
I've written a post in another thread about it, so I'll just link it here.
Finished ATRI: My Dear Moments!
Another great story. I loved how this game kept a positive tone despite its melancholic, "quasi post-apocalyptic" setting.
This VN is at its strongest when it's focused on slice-of-life, which is why I think the first "Act" was the best part. The lowest point is definitely the weak and unnecessary "villain" that shows up in the final stretch, though thankfully his participation in the story is kept short.
Finished We Love Katamari Reroll+Royal Reverie!
I take back the "more of the same" I said last week, they definitely put some effort into doing different things with the premise. It doesn't always work, but some new stages are a blast - I loved the one where it turns into a "racing" game with a fast-moving katamari that can't move backwards.
It's not as good as the original game but still fun to play.
Finished Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition!
An old metroidvania I had never played and is currently at 75% discount on the eShop.
Had a good time with it, it has interesting plataforming challenges and fun combat, though not particularly hard in either aspect. It's also very linear, which I don't mind but some people might consider a big negative.
Playing Witch on the Holy Night!
Finally restarted this one. This is another kinectic novel, though this one is from Type-Moon and shares the same universe as the Fate and Tsukihime games.
Good lord, the presentation in this game is insane. I'm coming from two VNs with excellent production and this one outdoes both easily, with a huge amount of CGs plus exceptional framing and usage of it. Screenshots don't do it justice, check some videos if you want to see what I'm talking about.
Playing Guacamelee! 2!
Current side-game, it's also on sale with the same discount as the first game.
Still fairly early, just got the first power move and the grappling hook. Getting some PTSD since the grappling mechanic works the same way as Bo: Path of Teal Lotus and I absolutely hated it in that game, but thankfully it seems like it's less finicky in this one.
I have played and loved both Guacamelee games. I remember some backtracking in both of them, though I hadn't played many (any?) metroidvanias back then, so can't compare them with others of the genre.
How is We Love Katamari to play? I have seen the trailers, but can't figure out what's "fun" in it. Maybe it's something I need to play.
If you want to try the series I'd go with the first game instead. There's nothing wrong with the second game (in fact, many consider it the superior entry), but it's kinda of an "expansion set" of the first game and I think it's better to play them in order.
As for why it's fun... it's hard to explain, because it's a mix of elements - the weird/unique gameplay, the whimsical mood, the trippy visuals and story, the god-tier soundtrack... all of this adds up and makes it a fantastic chill game to play for a while and relax.
I’ve been playing Katamari since they started coming over to the US. I’m now sharing a long play with my youngest child as we brush our teeth. It’s only a little fun to watch. It’s greatly satisfying to play. I feel like I’m playing an incremental game when I’m rolling around picking stuff up. It’s a really slow build that turns into an exponential explosion in size that hits just right.
I just finished the Katamari Damacy book from Boss Fight Books. It talks about the creator’s view on games and design in general, and then notes that after the second game, he has no role in development. I love the games, but the first and the second one are the only ones I would call must play (more like must-experience). They are best in a room of four friends passing the controller around and backseat driving each other.
I expect the new game will be a more of the same experience that will still buy right away.
Hmm... sound like it's at least worth a try.
Will add it to my never ending wishlist!
It definitely is for it's uniqueness. Even if you end up not liking it it'll be an interesting experience.