The Backlog Check-in Vol. 374: 3/1/25: Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars Edition

[Phaseknox]

Played: Abathor, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, Double Dragon Advance, Noel the Mortal Fate, Super Double Dragon, The Tale of Clouds and Wind

Finished: Nothing

Playing: ?

Added: Nothing

Games releasing this week
Age of Mythology: Retold
Age of Mythology: Retold - Immortal Pillars
AIR
Care Bears: To the Rescue
Carmen Sandiego
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
Dragonkin - The Banished
Eldrador Creatures Shadowfall
Everhood 2
Ever 17: The Out of Infinity
FragPunk
Grimoire Groves
Hordes of Hunger
Knights in Tight Spaces
MainFrames
Memory Lost
Morkull Ragast’s Rage
Never: The End of Infinity
Parallel Experiment
Potion Shop Simulator
PowerWash Simulator - Wallace & Gromit Special Pack
Shadowveil: Legend of the Five Rings
The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack
Slime Heroes
Sorry We’re Closed
Split Fiction
Sugardew Island: Your Cozy Farm Shop
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
Throne and Liberty - Wilds of Talandre
Tropico 6 - Return to Nature
Two Point Museum
War Robots: Frontiers

[canedaddy]

Played recently: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Finished: nothing

Added to backlog: nothing

Current backlog: 45


I'm almost finished with DQ8. I really didn't know what to expect after all this time. It was a revelation to me back in the day, really opened up my gaming horizons. I loved looking back on it as one of my favorite games of all time but didn't know if it would hold up after I've played so many other DQs and other JRPGs. Very happy to report it's even better than I remembered. Easily my favorite DQ and favorite turn-based RPG.

[isthatallyougot]

I'm almost finished with DQ8. I really didn't know what to expect after all this time. It was a revelation to me back in the day, really opened up my gaming horizons. I loved looking back on it as one of my favorite games of all time but didn't know if it would hold up after I've played so many other DQs and other JRPGs. Very happy to report it's even better than I remembered. Easily my favorite DQ and favorite turn-based RPG.

You're going to make me do it aren't you?! I've got my obligations to crim (gamer's club with Ecco The Dolphin) as well as my OOTP obsession to contend with, but maybe I'll finally get to it this year. It could be the game that ensures my ongoing streak of playing at least one PS2 game yearly since launch continues.

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I spent most of the week playing Out of the Park Baseball. I've finally finished all the setup work (or at least all I'm going to do), and finally entered the 112 round inaugural draft. (got to fill the major and minor league rosters). First thing I did after the draft was fire my scout and hire a good one. It cost me a lot (of 1961 dollars, ha - that's the year I decided to begin my league), but player evaluation is crucial in this game, just like in real world sports, and I just couldn't rely on ongoing suspect player evals. I'm already over budget and I've got a parsimonious curmudgeon of an owner who expects results without offering resources, so I'm sure I'll enjoy when the team is sold or he kicks the bucket, ha. If I want to create any room for roster adjustments (resigning good players or getting free agents), I'll likely have to sacrifice some of the payroll in some uneven trades. I've already set the trade difficulty to very hard, so it's going to be a steep (and fun) hill to climb in order to build this team over the years. Looking forward to struggle and glory and those beautiful contrasting dynamics that flavor the whole idea of competitive sport.

I also went back to Neurovoider for a bit. It's a fun game, but it's not one of the better twin-sticks I've played for a few reasons that I'll probably share if the universe continues to support the idea of me reviewing all my games.

I've also played a couple hours of McPixel 3 and it's good dumb fun, as advertised. It's not something I'm overly jazzed about, but it serves its purpose.

[jfissel]

I'm almost finished with DQ8. I really didn't know what to expect after all this time. It was a revelation to me back in the day, really opened up my gaming horizons. I loved looking back on it as one of my favorite games of all time but didn't know if it would hold up after I've played so many other DQs and other JRPGs. Very happy to report it's even better than I remembered. Easily my favorite DQ and favorite turn-based RPG.

High praise. I really need to play it again.

Finished: Nothing

Now Playing: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Pirate Yakuza

Added to Backlog: Pirate Yakuza

Current Backlog: 42 games

Being a pirate in the Yakuza world is pretty cool. I am now in a city running around doing a ton of side stuff, but looking to get back on the high seas again with better crew and weapons!

[argyle]

Games added: Forgot to opt out of last month's Humble Bundle, but I've had my eye on Trepang 2 anyway so it's fine.

Last week: Finished nothing, played Cyberpunk and a LOT of Balatro.

This week: Same.

Balatro is digital crack. Very hard to put down.

I want Suikoden II, but I know I won't play it right away so I'll probably hold off for now. Next new release I'm getting is Xenoblade at the end of the month - I can't wait for that one. Clearing my plate for it now.

[canedaddy]

You're going to make me do it aren't you?! I've got my obligations to crim (gamer's club with Ecco The Dolphin) as well as my OOTP obsession to contend with, but maybe I'll finally get to it this year. It could be the game that ensures my ongoing streak of playing at least one PS2 game yearly since launch continues.

I'd be very surprised if you didn't enjoy it.

High praise. I really need to play it again.

When you do, you might want to shell out for the 3DS version. It has a lot of additions (two playable characters, two new sets of collectibles, new weapons/gear, postgame stuff, etc.).


I did finish it last night... right after dropping my beloved ol' Logitech Wireless PS2 controller and breaking it. I had to dig up the old wired Dualshock and pull the chair close to the TV.

Aside from that tragedy, it ended beautifully.

No idea what I will play next. Haven't even turned on the PS4 in a while.

[crimson_tide]

Hey. I live! Hope all's well. I have had no time and have really only been playing Ballatro (which is fine. Mindless but fine) and Vampire Survivors (again, mindless). I miss games, y'all...

[jfissel]

Hey. I live! Hope all's well. I have had no time and have really only been playing Ballatro (which is fine. Mindless but fine) and Vampire Survivors (again, mindless). I miss games, y'all...

Glad to hear it!

High praise. I really need to play it again.

When you do, you might want to shell out for the 3DS version. It has a lot of additions (two playable characters, two new sets of collectibles, new weapons/gear, postgame stuff, etc.).


I did finish it last night... right after dropping my beloved ol' Logitech Wireless PS2 controller and breaking it. I had to dig up the old wired Dualshock and pull the chair close to the TV.

Aside from that tragedy, it ended beautifully.

No idea what I will play next. Haven't even turned on the PS4 in a while.

All my money is tied up in bourbon

I'm sure you'll find something that gets you excited.

[canedaddy]

Hey. I live! Hope all's well. I have had no time and have really only been playing Ballatro (which is fine. Mindless but fine) and Vampire Survivors (again, mindless). I miss games, y'all...

Glad you are still drawing breath!

[argyle]

Hey. I live! Hope all's well. I have had no time and have really only been playing Ballatro (which is fine. Mindless but fine) and Vampire Survivors (again, mindless). I miss games, y'all...

Glad you are still drawing breath!

Check yer messages.