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Slayers X looks really fun and goofy. I’ll probably give it a try.

This weekend I had planned on continuing my journey through the epic Star Wars Jedi Survivor but c’mon - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom overshadows any other game at the moment.

As someone who was disappointed by BoTW, everything about ToTK somehow managed to excite me. Thankfully, my initial issues with the former seems to be remedied in this sequel - and the way reviews have been indicating, it seems as if this open world is similar in nature to Elden Ring. Add proper dungeons to the mix and a supposedly emotional story, then you have me hooked.

So far, I’ve played a few hours and it’s fantastic. While it may be a little same-y in terms of the tutorial, I still consider it better than BoTW. Personally, I find it to have the best intro in a LoZ game; it was dark, mysterious, and yet charming all at once. Overall, the abilities are simply much more fun to use, and the fusion capability is ingenious.

In terms of what comics I’ve read, the list isn’t much. I finished Frank Miller’s Daredevil Born Again and found it to be exceptional. I’m now jumping into Chip Zdarsky’s run. I’m currently on the third volume and absolutely loving it.

@BBB Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised by Dead Island 2. It had the Xbox 360 era energy, and the soundtrack was awesome, especially in the last mission. I’ll probably jump back into it and mop up the remaining side quests I have left.

This week I have completed Dead Island 2. As of right now, it’s in my top five for the GOTY discussion, behind Hi-Fi Rush, Octopath Traveler 2, and RE4 Remake. I really enjoyed the game from start to finish.

My only issue with the game is its lack of guidance on some side quests. Oftentimes, I was left wondering where to go to advance the plot, and it broke my immersion. Nonetheless, it is a fantastic game.

As for the weekend, I shockingly have the place to myself for two days because my wife and child will be out of town. This will be perfect to finally start Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Xbox Series X).

I’ve also been reading more comics and graphic novels. I’m really enjoying the #1 issues of the new Dawn of DC. Most recently read was Shazam #1 which was wonderful.

Keeping it in the DC family, Peacemaker Tries Hard! #1 was brilliant and I’m looking forward to this current run, along with the upcoming Green Lantern and Titans run.

I also recently finished Kevin Smith’s Daredevil Guardian Devil and it was absolutely brilliant, and quite possibly one of the best graphic novels I’ve ever read. I’m now reading Frank Miller’s Daredevil Born Again, and then I’ll be moving on to Chip Zdarsky’s run into this superhero.

I love Xbox, and for my tastes personally, I’ve preferred it over my PS5. However, I’m done trying to get hyped for something like this. I don’t even care anymore. They can show all the games they want and have amazing reveals, but until the game(s) releases and are actually good (unlike Redfall) then my excitement level can’t be raised too high.

On a side note - Starfield better be successful, or Xbox is done for, I think. The only thing that might save them is Hellblade coming out this year (if that happens) and is a good.

I played a little bit of it, and it’s not good. It’s janky, the graphics are subpar, the gunplay doesn’t feel good, and it doesn’t seem to have that Arkane charm and love that prior games have. This is one of the most disappointing games in a long time, and Xbox better pray and make sure Starfield is a success because if it’s a failure then Xbox will not recover, in my opinion.

This weekend I’m playing Dead Island 2. The game is simply dumb fun. Sometimes, I’d rather play a solid 15-20hr linear experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously instead of an emotionally gripping narrative driven game, or a long winded RPG. I’m having a lot of fun with the game, and I find the flesh system quite grotesque and impressive all at once. I’m really looking forward to finishing this one.

I do want to play Star Wars Jedi: Survivor but with Redfall releasing soon, I don’t want to juggle too many games all at once. I’ll probably hold off until mid-summer or so. There are just too many games I’m interested in that are releasing so soon together.

As for my other hobby - I’ve read a few more graphic novels and comics. My list includes:

Batman: Hush
Watchmen
Local Man #1-3 (awesome new series!)

Green Arrow #1 (Dawn of DC) by Josh Williamson - It was very compelling for a first issue, and I’m excited to see what’s next. JW is a very good writer. Also: chainsaw arrow; that is all, folks.

All Eight Eyes #1
Worldtr33 #1
Alien #1
No/One #1

I have Frank Miller’s Daredevil: Born Again arriving in the mail soon. Once I read that I’m going to jump into Chip Dzarsky’s current run of DD. I have the first few volumes, and I’ll probably buy the rest until I’m caught up completely.

It looks very interesting, but I am not a fan of the art style. It’s silly to say, but it appears to be way too “kiddish” in my opinion. I’ll still probably give it a go, though.

Good news! The game is great, and just ridiculously fun.

Today is my birthday, so this weekend my me and my wife are going out of town for celebration. We have all sorts of activities lined up — all thanks to her wonderful planning. It’s safe to say I won’t be playing any video games.

Shockingly, I haven’t played anything in over a week because my new hobby is keeping me occupied. That said, if I do play anything it will be Final Fantasy Pixel Remastered Collection (or, primarily FFVI) on the Nintendo Switch, or Dead Island 2 on the Series X. I’ve put two hours into the latter and it’s been fun so far.

I have also been continuing my journey of collecting and reading graphic novels and comics. So far, I have read:

Batman: Year One // The Dark Knight Returns // Batman: The Long Halloween (one of the greatest pieces of fiction I’ve ever read) // Batman: Dark Victory // TMNT: The Last Ronin

Comics I’ve read this week include:

Wasp #1 // Bloodlines Daughter of Blade #1-3 // Clear #1-2 // Marvel’s Guardian of the Galaxy #1 (2023) // Superman Dawn of DC #1-3 // The Seasons Have Teeth #1 // TerrorWar #1 - and the reason I have that in bold is because it’s quite possibly my new favorite comic, and I’m patiently waiting for the second issue. It features an fun and fantastic premise, and I’m intrigued to see how it turns out because I think it has the potential to be real special.

Jeez; time to go delete some games that I say I’ll come back to but we all know I never will. The force is strong with this one.

@Clankylad I do have Born Again on my list. I was going to order it off Amazon but it’ll take weeks to get here. I’m going out of town (and to a bigger city) next weekend, so I’ll see if I can find a copy at a comic book store or something.

This weekend I’m not sure if I’ll play anything. I’ve been in a reading mood as of late. That said, I did manage to beat Signalis (Xbox Series X). It was fantastic, and one of the best survival horror games I’ve played in a long time, aside from RE4 Remake and Dead Space.

If I do play anything it will be Ryse: Son of Rome on the Xbox Series X. It’s been in my backlog for a long time, so this should tide me over until Star Wars: Jedi Survivor releases. From what I played, it’s pretty fun. I don’t expect much from it, but that’s okay for a short 6-8 hour experience.

As for what I’m reading comic(s) and graphic novel wise - TMNT: The Last Ronin has me hooked. I can’t wait to see how the story unfolds, and how it fares in the AAA gaming space. I’m also going to be reading Batman: Court of Owls.

In terms of Batman stories, I have only read Frank Miller’s Batman Year One and The Dark Knight Returns. It’s an incredibly well written story, with superb artwork. I’m probably going to dive more deeply into his work, particularly with Daredevil. That said, next up on my reading list will be his take on Ronin.

I’m still a beginner, and learning the in’s and out’s of comics, runs, series, omnibus, and what-have-you; but I am learning and have finally come to a somewhat comfortable understanding of how things work in this field. I’m looking forward to when I can have good conversations about my new hobby, and possibly passion.

I hope Sniper Elite 5 stays. It’s one of my all time favorite games. I just beat the recent DLC map. If it leaves GP, I’ll more than likely buy it as well. Lol.

This week(end) I finished my first playthrough of the Resident Evil 4 Remake (Xbox Series X). I may start a NG+ and unlock a few more achievements, but I doubt I’ll go for the 100% completion. That said, this will easily go down as one of my all time favorite games.

I have also started Signalis (Xbox Series X). What a gem of a game. I didn’t know if it would hold my attention considering I just beat an all time classic - but this game is punching way above its weight. I’m looking forward to diving deeper into the game.

Other than that, I might take a break from gaming this weekend and do some reading. I’ve been getting into graphic novels as of late - even if my wife thinks I’m a kid, she still supports my interests - and started with Batman Year One. So far, it’s outstanding.

I’m going to read TMNT: The Last Ronin next. I’ve heard this is an incredible story, and with the announcement of a AAA game set in this particular universe, my interest is piqued.

If anyone has any other suggestions for graphic novels to read for beginners (I’m just now starting), feel free to message me. I have Daredevil: Born Again and Infinity Gauntlet on my list to read soon, but I’m welcome to all kinds even if it isn’t superhero related.

I can’t wait for this. Fallen Order was a superb game, and I trust Respawn. I’m glad to hear Survivor is shaping up to be another awesome entry.

Y’know, I think I’ll participate in this month’s game. I do love the Gears series, and I’ve been meaning to replay them. This looks like it’ll be a perfect time, especially since I’m about to finish the Resident Evil 4 Remake.

It’s Wo Long for me. That said, I haven’t finished it yet. I’ll get back to it once I finish RE4R.

There’s nothing that really grabs my attention with next week’s releases. I’ll probably just wait until Ghostwire Tokyo comes out on GP.

This weekend I won’t be playing Octopath Traveler II because I finally beat the game. What an incredible game and even more fantastic experience. To me, the game belongs in the pantheon of the all-time great JRPGs. It will hands down go in my top 10 of all time in terms of RPGs.

My main game I’ll be focusing on is Resident Evil 4 Remake (Xbox Series X). I’m roughly halfway through the game and it has been wonderful so far.

What I’m impressed by the most is its level design and pacing. As a kid playing originally, these two things never interested me. Now that I’m older and can appreciate the finer things — I see how much difference the little things can make.

The level design is reminiscent of From Software’s Dark Souls series and beyond. Everything interconnects and it’s fascinating to see how it all comes together in an incredible layout, particularly with the castle. And the developers knew how to balance action and horror as you make your way through this backcountry side and ominous castle.There’s never too much of one or the other.

Overall, it’s a superb remake that I find to be essential. I’m glad the fond memories I have playing this game in the GameCube and PS2 era aren’t sullied — in fact, they are probably enhanced.

The last game I’ll be playing is Sifu (Xbox Series X). I recently watched John Wick 4, which is an amazing movie with some of the best fight scenes I’ve ever witnessed on film, so I’ve been in a brawler mood. And yes, I’ve watched The Raid 1 & 2 and The Man From Nowhere.

I played it originally on the PS5 and it quickly earned a spot in one of my favorite PlayStation games, but I never completed it due to Elden Ring releasing shortly thereafter. Now that it has come to Xbox, I decided to support developer Sloclap and purchase the game on this platform. It’s just as good as I remember, if not better.

This is an easy no brainer of a purchase. I absolutely love VS, and the more content the better.

@Kaloudz It actually is true. Your browser history, cookies, etc.; all play a part in the ads you see sometimes.

I played this game on PS5 when it first released, and it was fantastic. I’ll definitely be double dipping, especially since I’m in one of these beat-‘em-up moods after watching John Wick 4.

This is one of my all time favorite games. In fact, I prefer it much more over the original BioShock - which is an incredible game, mind you - but Infinite resonated with me much more.

Sifu is such a great game! I’m glad it’s finally getting some love on Xbox. I’ll definitely be double dipping once it launches.

The game is absolutely outstanding so far. I’m four chapters in and have been blown away the entire time. I was skeptical on this remake, but I’m glad my worries went out the window reap quickly.

This weekend I’m (still) playing Octopath Traveler II (Nintendo Switch). As soon as I thought I was getting fatigued after 70+ hours, I took a two day break from the game and felt recharged to tackle more stories. That statement alone has this as my current GOTY.

As of right now, I have completed two character stories and working on my third. I’m still taking my time—grinding, doing side quests, and exploring. In fact, I just discovered a few secret locations to unlock other jobs. I’m sure many people know about these already, but it was surprising to me considering I haven’t looked up any information in walkthroughs or by word of mouth. It was such a rewarding experience.

This is a game that simply keeps on giving. Hopefully, Square Enix will do the same and release the game on Xbox/Game Pass. OTII is a game that needs more attention because I truly believe it’s one of the greatest JRPGs of all time.

Aside from OPII, half of my attention will be focused on Resident Evil 4 Remake (Xbox Series X). I haven’t played this game since its original release approximately 16 or 17 years on the Nintendo GameCube and subsequently the PS2.

With it being so long since I’ve played this game, the two hours I sunk into the game last night has practically been a fresh experience for me. I’m on chapter 3 and it’s been fantastic so far. That said, I have several fond memories I will never forget, but I have forgotten when and where those moments occur, so I’m curious to see how it makes me react when I come across them again.

I know for a lot of people 2022 wasn’t a good year for Xbox; however, for me, it was stellar. We might not of had any powerhouse first party games, but most of my gaming time was spent with Xbox due to a handful of games such as: Sniper Elite 5, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, Persona 5 Royal, A Plague Tale Requiem, Pentiment, Vampire Survivors, Chained Echoes, High on Life, Midnight Fight Express, Tunic and a lot more. And these were games that were solely on Game Pass day one. Personally, I considered it one of Xbox’s best years.

@Sebatrox You should check out Steelrising. It’s a great game despite some jank, and it’s on Xbox.

I’ve said it many times: I will always trust Arkane. None of their games have disappointed me in the slightest. Their ability to create memorable worlds and characters, along with their fantastic writing and superb level design, had always left me excited for this game. Thankfully, Redfall seems to be shaping up nicely.

Sadly, I couldn’t get into the second game. I felt like it lost all of what made the first game so special. It felt as if the game had no soul. I also didn’t like the inventory management. You were picking up so many items and you couldn’t even realize it because the text on screen was so little and quickly disappeared. Maybe I’ll give the game another attempt since I haven’t played it since launch.

@Krzzystuff Unfortunately, D4 isn’t coming to Game Pass. However, if Microsoft does acquire Activision/Blizzard then it just might. If that deal does go through, which it looks like it could be mid-summer or later, then I fully expect D4 to be on the service in a short timeframe afterward.

If true, this is awesome news. SMTV is incredible and I spent a good 70+ hours with it. I think Game Pass would create a new audience for the game, especially for those who just got introduced to the Persona series for the first time via GP.

@Legend_Au I really loved Gears 5, and although they stumbled a bit with its open world, you could see the potential with it. My only issue with the game is collectibles. They never seemed to count right, and it was difficult to tell which chapter each collectible belonged to because of how its open world separated itself in chapters.

On a side note, the DLC for Gears 5, “Hivebusters” is amazing. It’s a shame that doesn’t get talked about more.

@Romans12 You don’t have to be playing Xbox games to comment on this forum. And who is to say this person wasn’t playing an Xbox game last week or so? It’s just a community to share what everyone is playing, regardless of the console. It’s to create discussion and possibly get someone interested in a new game or something of the sort.

I’m still playing Octopath Traveler II (Nintendo Switch). With 65+ hours, I believe I’m nearing the end, I believe, having the 3rd and 4th chapters left of most characters. I did nothing but grind yesterday, so all of my characters are now level 60 or higher, so I’m going to push through the story now. The fatigue is starting to set in, however, as I want to get around playing some other games. That said, my opinion still hasn’t wavered: OP2 is one of the finest RPGs ever made.

I was going to get around to playing the plethora of games in my backlog, such as Wo Long Fallen Dynasty, Dead Space Remake, and a few others, but I saw that a new DLC campaign mission dropped for one of my favorite games, Sniper Elite 5, and I’ll be jumping back into that world. I find the game to be an utter masterpiece in stealth and level design, and the overall gameplay loop is addicting.

I also purchased Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion and Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo on the Nintendo Switch, so I’ll probably jump into that soon. All of these games mentioned should keep me plenty busy until The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Redfall releases.

@GeeEssEff I hope it’s different than Minecraft. That is a game I could never get into. I’m hoping it’s more of an MMO with NPC quests.

This game seems pretty cool. I have it installed and ready to go. I’m curious to see what all the hype is about. It’s a shame there aren’t any achievements out for it at the moment.

I’m still deeply into Octopath Traveler II (Nintendo Switch). I’ve completed everyone’s second chapter, acquired all secondary jobs, purchased an expensive ship, and have beat a few “Crossed Paths” missions.

Right now, I’m very invested in Castti’s (The Apothecary) storyline. There’s a lot of mystery and intrigue around the one they call “Bonemender”. Also, I have Osvald’s (The Scholar) secondary class as a Warrior, and let me tell you—he’s OP.

Ultimately, I’m enamored with the game and yet to experience burnout, which is a testament to how brilliant I think the game is. Personally, I consider it one of the best JRPGs ever made, and I can’t pull myself away from the game even after 40+ hours. I’m looking forward to seeing where all of these character stories end up, and I have a feeling by the time it’s all said and done my playtime will be between 80-100+ hours.

The next game(s) on my list to play next are: Wo Long Fallen Dynasty, Dead Space Remake, Metroid Fusion, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania, and Resident Evil 4 Remake when it releases.

This sounds good to me. Even though it’s Bethesda and their games will sell, releasing it early Summer would be tough. You have Legend of Zelda: ToTK and Redfall — two games that will probably garnish a lot of attention, or, at least the former will. Let those two games breathe and release during the slower months leading up to the big fall releases from Sony and hopefully Microsoft.

This weekend I was planning on splitting my time up between Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Octopath Traveler II but the latter is just too damn good, and I can’t pull myself away from it. This game has been consuming my thoughts even while I’m at work because I find it that good. And I know when I comment on this forum every week, I tend to write mini reviews. This week won’t be any different because I’m in awe of this game.

It has improved so much from its counterpart. For starters, all of the characters are fascinating and well realized. Their personalities really shine through minimal dialogue, and their motivations for the reason of their journey make sense.

Speaking of the core cast - I’m 20-hours in and I have acquired all characters, completed their opening chapter, and have unlocked the ability for a secondary job. And I’m not even remotely burned out, which is a feat in and of itself.

It’s unclear if these branching storylines will connect together to tell a singular cohesive story but it’s okay if they don’t because it’s the moment-to-moment gameplay along with strong character writing that has me coming back; not the overall narrative. Would it be nice if the game magically ties everything together? Yes; but it’s not something that will make me judge the game harshly unless it completely dismantles everything it has built.

One thing I love about OT2 is that it respects your time, particularly with NPC interactions. Oftentimes, you’ll find a lot of lengthy conversations that are ultimately meaningless and tiresome (I’m looking at you, Trails series). In this case, most NPCs have a single text bubble, or two at the most, all the while getting straight to the point and still managing to provide a good sense of world building. That is a testament to how brilliant the writing is in this game. The only downfall is, similarly to the first game, is that side quests are quite vague. I wish there was more direction on how to complete some of them.

Another aspect that I find fantastic is that it’s not overwhelming. All of the systems and mechanics are gradually introduced, and yet they aren’t convoluted at all. It’s one of those situations where you’ll get as much out of the game as you’re willing to put in, and if you dive deeply in you will be greatly rewarded.

Overall—though I haven’t completed the game yet, I think it’s an essential game for all JRPG fans. The combat is sublime; the soundtrack is fantastic; the characters and their personal stories are excellently written; and the game respects your time. All in all, if the game continues to impress me further down the line, I might consider this one of the best RPGs ever made.

This weekend I’m playing Like a Dragon: Ishin (PS5). I’ve always preferred this franchise over GTA, with Y0 being my most adored. I didn’t know what to actually expect from this latest remake/spinoff. I wasn’t entirely sold on the setting with the initial trailers and announcements leading up to its release; however, after putting in several hours already, I can say that if it keeps up this pace it’ll easily sit alongside Yakuza 0 as my favorite in this long running series.

I feel as if this franchise is one of the rare series of games that are consistently good, and can somehow intricately balance intense moments that fill you with adrenaline and heartfelt emotions, to humor and downright hilarity — and sometimes both all at once. One instance would be having a serious talk in a bathhouse, and subsequently fighting a certain individual bare naked.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the writers and sub-story designers should be creating the side content for Marvel’s Spider-Man for PlayStation because their quirkiness and tone is essentially dad humor that molds right into Spider-Man personality and lightheartedness.

One thing I love about this franchise, and with this game particularly, is how it’s directed. There are some beautiful shots throughout the cutscenes and even in the moment-to-moment gameplay and dialogue between characters. It’s such a prominent staple in the Yakuza game, but more-so here because it makes you feel present with how it presents being a samurai in a western setting.

I also purchased Octopath Traveler 2 (Nintendo Switch). It’s rare when I buy a physical copy of a game these days — I prefer digital, but I own the first game physically and the artwork is superb. I’ve played an hour of it; I chose Hikari as my starter, and it’s great so far. I thoroughly loved the combat in the first game but found the story convoluted and overall repetitive. Hopefully, this one will remedy those two concerns, and from what I’ve read in several reviews, the characters are much better written than the previous installment.

I cannot wait for this. It looks absolutely fantastic.

This is one of the better beat-‘em-ups of the last few years. I’m looking forward to playing it again on the Series X.

It’s awesome to see Soul Hackers 2! I’ve had my eye on the game for a while but there were too many games in my backlog that I wanted to focus on first, and not actually spend $60.00 on the game. This will be the perfect incentive for me now.

Also, I’m pretty damn excited for Wo Long. Team Ninja hardly does wrong in my eyes. I highly doubt I’ll be able to finish Like a Dragon: Ishin! before it releases. I’m only on chapter 3. It’s one hell of a game, though.

@trev666 The game is on PlayStation as well. I wouldn’t say people, or reviewers, are hating this game because it’s on GP. It seems that the game is “good” at best, and not much more. Sometimes games are great; sometimes they aren’t. And, there are numerous GP games over the last five months that are received quite highly, so your comment doesn’t make much sense to me.

I finally beat Metroid Prime (Remastered) for the very first time. It’s such a fantastic game. That said, I do have a love/hate relationship with one aspect of the game: Obscure artifacts. I appreciate that the game makes you utilize every single ability, weapon, and visor at your disposal, but some of the items you need to collect are vague, primarily the artifact located at Phendara’s Edge. There is no way my 12-year-old self could have beaten this game when it originally released on the Nintendo GameCube.

One thing I absolutely adore about the game, however, is the tone it sets. It really makes you feel that Samus is essentially a stranger on an alien world; and I found it really special that you’re learning about the world at the same time as your character. It made me feel like a scientist in a sense — scanning artifacts, computers, enemies, and the environment to understand what’s transpiring on this planet. It was masterfully done.

Now that I’ve completed Prime, a part of me wants to do another run in Metroid Dread, but I also want to jump back in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. I put roughly sixty hours into the game when it first released, and got near the end of the game (late chapter five), but I haven’t touched the game since late September. I got real busy with life and wedding planning, so I put it aside. I’ll more than likely start a fresh playthrough.

I just found out if you pre-order (Yakuza) Like a Dragon: Ishin! you can play the game early. Considering reviews being favorable, and Yakuza 0 being one of my all time favorite games, I think this is what I’ll be delving into over the weekend. I’m only an hour into it, but so far it’s great.

Awesome review! I can’t wait to play this. The Yakuza franchise is one of my favorites, with Yakuza 0 being one of my favorite games of all time. I still need to get around to playing 6 at some point. I’ve always said that the creators for the side quests in Yakuza should have written and designed the side quests for PlayStation’s Spider-Man because it would blend so well with their sense of humor.

This weekend I was planning on playing Hogwarts Legacy. I’ve been going through it since Monday morning and it’s been fun. It hasn’t grabbed my attention fully yet; I think it has to do with being overwhelmed on how big Hogwarts castle really is. And then the Nintendo Direct happened.

I’m now currently playing Metroid Prime Remastered. I’ve never played this beloved trilogy when it released on the GameCube and subsequently the Wii, but I do enjoy this franchise. I’ve gotta say — this game is fantastic.

Tonally, the game is superb, and the atmosphere is breathtaking. It has a genuine sci-Fi feeling. A lot of FPS’s have trouble making you feel like you’re in a different world altogether. Halo did it remarkably well, and Prime has achieved it in spades. You feel like an alien in a beautifully crafted but mysterious world itself, yet slowly empowered by collecting upgrades.

The other game I’m going to be playing is The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. This is the one LoZ game I never got to play as a kid, so I can’t have to have a fresh experience. I’ve been told it’s one of the best Zelda games overall, and that has me excited because I thoroughly enjoy the top-down view more than the 3D-model games.

I really can’t wait to see how this journey pans out for both of these games. I was needing a (new for me) Nintendo-esque pick-me-up game after being very disappointed with Fire Emblem Engage. And there is always something special about a really well crafted Nintendo game that Sony and Xbox can’t quite capture. I’ll be spending lots of time with this and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap this weekend.

I’ve played an hour of the game so far and it’s wonderful. It really does feel magical, and I can’t wait to see how this journey plays out.