I like creating testimonials for all the video games, flicks and TV shows I appreciate, however occasionally I don’t feel like creating in-depth review. That’s what this web page is for. Here I’ll write down some fast ideas on the most up to date media I delighted in, so examine back to see what new entries have been included.
~ Video clip Gamings ~
- Banjo-Kazooie (1998; N 64 [Wiki]– I’ve never been a substantial follower of this video game. Possibly it’s the negative funny bone, the unnerving world, or the janky controls, however BK has never ever clicked with me. I have actually played it various times, however completing levels always seems like a chore. I like various other collectathons so I’m uncertain why I have actually always been warm on this set. (7 5/ 10
- BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! (2019; Change) [Wiki]– Suitable problem platformer. Enjoyable of what it is and has a great minimal art design. It manages its gimmick well and introduces new skills to keep things fresh, yet in general there isn’t much to the game that we haven’t seen before. It’s primarily remarkable merely because it’s released by Nintendo. Nevertheless, if you watch the trailer and think the game looks enjoyable, you’ll most likely appreciate it. It’s basic however that isn’t always a bad thing.
- Danganronpa: Trigger Delighted Havoc (2010 [Wiki] [Steam]– I am also old and no place near angsty adequate to appreciate this series. The story is essentially Fight Royale but loaded with anime character cliches. I played via most of the first two phases, however really did not discover the gameplay engaging sufficient to proceed. I checked out a summary of the remainder of the story and oof that is some excellent degree of angsty absurdity. I most likely would have assumed it was the deepest game ever before when I was 14 Of what it is, the gameplay is well executed and the atmospheres have a great deal of character. I can see why the franchise is preferred, however I’m not the target group.
- Disney Impression Island (2023; Switch) [Wiki]– Wonderful animation. Flawlessly catches the character of Mickey and Friends. Platforming is fast-paced and rewarding, however the general game is an extremely basic Metroidvania. Environments gets recurring and there’s a fair quantity of backtracking. Great for little ones, Disney fans, or any individual searching for a relatively very easy and laid back Metroidvania.
- Donut Area (2018 [Wiki] [Steam]– Cool idea and great artstyle, but really brief and the problems are lovely average. It doesn’t look like the designers might think about lots of imaginative methods to make use of the central auto mechanic. The tale is also quite monotonous. Worth checking out, yet share gauged expectations. (8/ 10
- Frog Investigative 1: The Haunted Island (2018 [Steam]– It has a lovely artstyle and funny bone, yet the jokes are more wacky than really funny. The gameplay is composed totally of speaking to characters and profession items until you get the 4 arbitrary things to finish the game. Whatever is unbelievably easy. The video game was made by a little group, however it still really feels a bit unfinished. The history music is one short loop and never changes. The characters have no animation throughout dialogue. Some Animal Crossing mumbo jumbo and simply animations would certainly have included a whole lot. Possibly add some diegetic noises to separate the monotony of the background songs. The video game is only 30 minutes long, yet it still really feels pretty laborious. Lovely and charming but not enjoyable. (5/ 10
- Garden Tale (2021 [Wiki] [Steam]– I believed it would be a farming simulator, but it’s mostly a Zelda-style adventure video game with some light farming/foraging components. Still really enjoyable and the pixel art is superb. Well worth having a look at if you’re a Zelda fan and like the artstyle. (7/ 10
- Trip to the Savage Planet (2020 [Wiki] [Steam]– Basically an indie take on Metroid Prime with Tim & & Eric-style humor. The globe is vivid and colorful with lots of intriguing animals. The controls take a little getting used to, however it’s a great deal of enjoyable, particularly after you open a couple of upgrades. (8/ 10
- The Legend of Zelda: Mirrors of Wisdom (2024 [Wiki]– The mirrors technician is distinct and a lot of fun, however the menu navigation is awful and I never ever utilized most of mirrors. Making smoothies one by one obtains tiresome as well. Besides the echoes, the video game seems like an extremely standard retread of the exact same Zelda formula used given that A Link to the Past. I’m tired of checking out the same places with the exact same species. Zora, Gorons and Gerudo don’t feel unique anymore. I hope the following Zelda video game features a more interesting setting. Overall a good but not excellent video game. (8/ 10
- Loddlenaut (2023 [Steam]– Cute and relaxing, yet recurring and can use much more range. Played regarding halfway and really did not see much factor to continue. I would be interested in a follow up that fleshed out the gameplay.
- Part Time UFO (2017; Switch, Android, iOS) [Wiki]– Enjoyable property, adorable artstyle, and easy but appealing gameplay. Perfect for playing in tiny ruptureds. Nothing groundbreaking yet worth looking into for some casual game fun.
- Rogue Legacy 2 (2022 [Wiki] [Steam]– I appreciated the first video game and played over 20 hours of this one, but once I unlocked all the courses, there was absolutely nothing left to do however grind sufficient to defeat the bosses. Maybe I’m just bad at the video game, however also for a rogue-lite there seems to be a lot of grinding. The globe is a lot bigger than the first game and there’s more to unlock, but after a while you’re simply doing the very same thing over and over once again to accumulate gold and XP. Still worth looking into. (7/ 10
- Rusty’s Retirement (2024 [Steam]– Excellent pixel art. Neat trick of remaining at the bottom of your display. I desire it had a correct fullscreen mode. Fun while it lasts, but once you automate every little thing, there isn’t much to do yet wait and acquire additional upgrades as they unlock. (7/ 10
- Give thanks to Goodness You’re Below! (2024 [Wiki] [Steam]– Exceptionally amusing. Gameplay is simple but fun. Extremely brief but very pleasurable. Advises me of timeless LucasArts games with a British spin. (9 5/ 10
- Untitled Goose Video Game (2019 [Wiki] [Steam]– Very fun and truly amusing. It takes a little time to get made use of to the controls, and there are some puzzles that are bit discouraging, yet overall a fantastic experience and deserving of the praise it obtains. (8 5/ 10
- Vampire Survivors (2021 [Wiki] [Steam]– Truly really did not like it initially, once I unlocked a couple of things, I started to enjoy it much more. A good game to play when you’re paying attention to a podcast and do not want to assume really hard. It’s not the very best upgrade game I have actually ever played, but the genre has been quite dead considering that Flash games vanished, so I can see why individuals appreciate it. It’s generally a Skinner box with some light method aspects, however it’s an excellent choice to mobile video games loaded with advertisements and microtransactions. (7/ 10
~ Animations ~
- Pet Crossing: Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori (2006; movie) [Wiki]– A cute and soothing anime that followers of the video game make sure to delight in. The anime was just ever launched in Japan, yet there is an English fandub that is worth having a look at. The voice acting is respectable for the most part, however there are a couple of minutes where they have microphone issues.
- Bob and Margaret– A subversive look at middle course English pair, with lots of understated humor and amusing circumstance. Among the most effective items of the golden era of Canadian computer animation.
- Bluey (2018– existing) [Wiki]– This program is so wholesome and flawlessly catches the magic of youth. It also deals with severe topics in a remarkably deep method while still being suitable for its target audience. Undoubtedly, among the best kids’ programs ever made.
- Dilbert– A funny hidden gem with a terrific cast. Much funnier than the comic manuscript, with lots of ridiculous wit. Examine it out if you’re a follower of 90 s adult computer animation.
- Inside Job– Fantastic facility, yet dragged down by unlikeable characters and cynical Rick and Morty-style wit but with much less sharp writing. I just enjoyed a couple episodes, yet I strongly do not like the majority of the characters. The personality design is also awful and plainly inspired by Rick and Morty. I wished to like it yet was dissatisfied.
- Mr. Men and Little Miss (1974– 83 [Wiki]– Really comfy tales that are enjoyable for any ages. Great for instructing just how to develop cartoons from simple shapes. Might be great for instructing emotions to neurodivergent kids.
- Rude Pet Dog and the Dweebs (1989 [Wiki]– Brief covert gem with lots of 90 s mindset. I enjoy Rude Pet’s design, and the dweebs are adorable doofuses. The plots are very fundamental, yet what it does not have in substance, it offsets stylishly.
~ YouTube Networks ~
- Any type of Austin [YT]– I actually like his video clips that focus on forgotten elements of video games like background information and skyboxes. His videos are both amusing and unusually calming. A wonderful instance of just how much fun you can have playing games the “wrong” method.
- Large Ole Words [YT]– I like his NES testimonial on games no one played and his listings on NES video games with an usual style. Great consider lower recognized titles on the system.
- Cinemassacre [YT]– The GOAT of Pc Gaming Youtube. I still watch every new episode of Angry Computer game Nerd and will ocassionally view the network’s other web content. I don’t such as right stuff without James as a lot, yet I get that it helps expand the network. Some people like to slam AVGN’s more recent episodes, but I believe the collection has actually maintained its quality amazingly well. Obviously, the same layout isn’t going to be as impactful as it was when it was brand-new, but James maintains a great balance of speculative video clips and evaluations in the classic design. A few of his ideal episodes are from the previous few years. I have actually likewise listened to that he’s a really nice person in reality.
- Dana Andersen [YT]– Autistic Youtuber with a very realistic style. She speaks about what her life as an autistic person resembles in a really relatable way and isn’t scared to talk about the tough components of being autistic. A refreshing choice to networks that opt for an extra professional/clinical approach.
- ForgottenRelics [YT]– Extremely knowledgeable concerning odd DBZ media. However, his videos are very focused on which animator dealt with which shot, which does not really intrigue me.
- Gameranx [YT]– Possibly my preferred big video gaming channel. I have actually learned about a lot of cool video games from their list video clips and appreciate their information updates. They appear like regular gamers providing their sincere opinions without all the hype and BS most large networks have. I seem like Jake Baldino requires a far better microphone or to transform his sound setup, but it might be my speakers.
- Mummy Joe [YT]– I enjoy the mix of wholesome and unique feelings in his computer animations, and the Youngster Vampire series is very enchanting. The channel is just 10 months old, yet is currently at a quarter-million subs. Wonderful to see that top quality content on Youtube can still win the formula sometimes.
- NoahTheOtter [YT]– Has actually good videos covering autistic representation in imaginary media and analyzing why specific representations are better than others. I found out about a lot of brand-new characters by watching his videos.
- Outdoors Xbox [YT]– I made use of to see their channel regularly, yet their jokes get extremely repetitive and grating after a while. I would certainly enjoy them much more if they had about one 3rd as several jokes and concentrated much more on the genuine opinions about the video games they cover.
- Pixi-Gags (Neurodiverse Pals) [YT]– These animes are so wholesome and cute. I just love them. They additionally seem like they ‘d be a great device for teaching regarding neurodiversity to young children or anyone else. Things similar to this help destigmatize neurodivergent problems and that’s always a good idea.
- ProZD [YT]– One of the funniest channels on Youtube. I rewatch his shorts whenever I require a good laugh. I’m not actually right into his channel’s other web content, but his shorts are famous and his more recent shorts are equally as amusing as his traditional bits.
- 2nd Wind [YT]– They have great takes sometimes, yet they can also have a tendency way too much in the direction of despising on every little thing that’s popular apart from a handful of hit indie darlings. There likewise is a lot of middle-aged guys making juvenile sex jokes that I do not assume add anything. It’s not as bad as Yahtzee’s older evaluations from years earlier, yet it’s still grating sometimes.
~ Television Episodes (Looters)~
- Celebrity Trip: Business S 01 E 07 “The Andorian Occurrence” [Wiki]– Terrific exploration of what Vulcans are like in this age, with an unusual twist. These certainly aren’t the same Vulcans we are used to.
- Star Trip: Business S 04 E 22 “These Are the Voyages …” [Wiki]– I suched as the framework sequence with Riker and Diana however truly disliked just how the exterminated Journey, specifically after his and T’Pal’s child passed away in the previous episode. The opponents from this episode didn’t even seem specifically dangerous in contrast to other individuals they’ve combated, and the entire death seems pointless. Plus Diana ruins it concerning fifteen minutes right into the episode. Really frustrating that they might have provided the target market what they desired and let Trip and T’Pal end up together, or at least leave it open finished. Very frustrating episode and frustrating end to the period. I would not mind in any way if they used time traveling roguishness to bring Journey back.
- Star Trek: Voyager S 07 E 23 “Homestead” [Wiki]– I loved this sendoff to Neelix, especially Tuvok ultimately needs to Neelix that he’s gained his regard. Tuvok doing a tiny dance action was very pleasant, and it was an excellent sendoff.