Some #gamethoughts
It took me 5 (6?) years of hearing about this game to actually playing it. I had a lot of fun. Not often do I say this, but: I have a hard time criticizing this game. No game is perfect, obviously. But most of my annoyances with it came down to my lack of skill lol
It took me 5 (6?) years of hearing about this game to actually playing it. I had a lot of fun. Not often do I say this, but: I have a hard time criticizing this game. No game is perfect, obviously. But most of my annoyances with it came down to my lack of skill lol
February 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Some #gamethoughts
It took me 5 (6?) years of hearing about this game to actually playing it. I had a lot of fun. Not often do I say this, but: I have a hard time criticizing this game. No game is perfect, obviously. But most of my annoyances with it came down to my lack of skill lol
It took me 5 (6?) years of hearing about this game to actually playing it. I had a lot of fun. Not often do I say this, but: I have a hard time criticizing this game. No game is perfect, obviously. But most of my annoyances with it came down to my lack of skill lol
This made my day🥹Thanks to @manafa.bsky.social for taking the time to play and write such a thoughtful review of Fruit Fusion!
I’ve read his previous #gamethoughts too. They're well written and they reminds me of classic high-effort game articles.
Highly recommend checking them out, folks!😁
I’ve read his previous #gamethoughts too. They're well written and they reminds me of classic high-effort game articles.
Highly recommend checking them out, folks!😁
Got a new #gamethoughts, and this time I looked at an indie game at the behest of the developer @apexmangostudio.bsky.social. And I enjoyed it quite a bit.
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Game Thoughts: Fruit Fusion!
An indie developer’s charming, thoughtful spin on Suika Game Back in 2021 there was a delightful puzzle game on the Nintendo Switch called Suika Game, or “Watermelon Game” if you …
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January 11, 2026 at 8:23 PM
This made my day🥹Thanks to @manafa.bsky.social for taking the time to play and write such a thoughtful review of Fruit Fusion!
I’ve read his previous #gamethoughts too. They're well written and they reminds me of classic high-effort game articles.
Highly recommend checking them out, folks!😁
I’ve read his previous #gamethoughts too. They're well written and they reminds me of classic high-effort game articles.
Highly recommend checking them out, folks!😁
What makes a game truly experimental? Mechanics, narrative, player input—or just breaking the medium’s unspoken rules? Been thinking about this today.
What’s your take?
#videogames #gamedesign #experimentalgames #indiegames #gamingculture #gamethoughts #ludology
What’s your take?
#videogames #gamedesign #experimentalgames #indiegames #gamingculture #gamethoughts #ludology
June 4, 2025 at 8:16 AM
What makes a game truly experimental? Mechanics, narrative, player input—or just breaking the medium’s unspoken rules? Been thinking about this today.
What’s your take?
#videogames #gamedesign #experimentalgames #indiegames #gamingculture #gamethoughts #ludology
What’s your take?
#videogames #gamedesign #experimentalgames #indiegames #gamingculture #gamethoughts #ludology
some twitter gamethoughts... hmmMMm
September 6, 2025 at 3:23 AM
some twitter gamethoughts... hmmMMm
Got a new #gamethoughts, and this time I looked at an indie game at the behest of the developer @apexmangostudio.bsky.social. And I enjoyed it quite a bit.
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Game Thoughts: Fruit Fusion!
An indie developer’s charming, thoughtful spin on Suika Game Back in 2021 there was a delightful puzzle game on the Nintendo Switch called Suika Game, or “Watermelon Game” if you …
manaspotion.wordpress.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Got a new #gamethoughts, and this time I looked at an indie game at the behest of the developer @apexmangostudio.bsky.social. And I enjoyed it quite a bit.
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Fitting for today, here are my #gamethoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Overall? I liked it. Very easy play that took me about 20ish hours to complete the story with little side content done.
Cute take on the Zelda genre without going too crazy, a bit conservative
Overall? I liked it. Very easy play that took me about 20ish hours to complete the story with little side content done.
Cute take on the Zelda genre without going too crazy, a bit conservative
June 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Fitting for today, here are my #gamethoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Overall? I liked it. Very easy play that took me about 20ish hours to complete the story with little side content done.
Cute take on the Zelda genre without going too crazy, a bit conservative
Overall? I liked it. Very easy play that took me about 20ish hours to complete the story with little side content done.
Cute take on the Zelda genre without going too crazy, a bit conservative
Finished XCOM Enemy Unknown. #gamethoughts
Stays true to the difficulty of the original games while giving some interesting takes on the updated mechanics. Gameplay is solid and fun, there's not a lot of story but it gets the job done.
Stays true to the difficulty of the original games while giving some interesting takes on the updated mechanics. Gameplay is solid and fun, there's not a lot of story but it gets the job done.
April 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Finished XCOM Enemy Unknown. #gamethoughts
Stays true to the difficulty of the original games while giving some interesting takes on the updated mechanics. Gameplay is solid and fun, there's not a lot of story but it gets the job done.
Stays true to the difficulty of the original games while giving some interesting takes on the updated mechanics. Gameplay is solid and fun, there's not a lot of story but it gets the job done.
Some #gamethoughts on Death Stranding
Oh man, this one I REALLY liked. Talk about impact, even before playing it or even knowing what it was really about (walking simulator?) it had been on my radar for years. Kojima knows how to make us talk about his games and this one wasn't an exception.
Oh man, this one I REALLY liked. Talk about impact, even before playing it or even knowing what it was really about (walking simulator?) it had been on my radar for years. Kojima knows how to make us talk about his games and this one wasn't an exception.
April 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Some #gamethoughts on Death Stranding
Oh man, this one I REALLY liked. Talk about impact, even before playing it or even knowing what it was really about (walking simulator?) it had been on my radar for years. Kojima knows how to make us talk about his games and this one wasn't an exception.
Oh man, this one I REALLY liked. Talk about impact, even before playing it or even knowing what it was really about (walking simulator?) it had been on my radar for years. Kojima knows how to make us talk about his games and this one wasn't an exception.
Just finished F.E.A.R. 3. Fun game overall with some cool good/evil endings, but it’s not like the original F.E.A.R. or F.E.A.R. Files. Lost the creepy horror vibe, went full action. Still had a good time though. Solid experience.
#FEAR3 #horrorgames #FPS #gamethoughts #gaming
#FEAR3 #horrorgames #FPS #gamethoughts #gaming
June 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Just finished F.E.A.R. 3. Fun game overall with some cool good/evil endings, but it’s not like the original F.E.A.R. or F.E.A.R. Files. Lost the creepy horror vibe, went full action. Still had a good time though. Solid experience.
#FEAR3 #horrorgames #FPS #gamethoughts #gaming
#FEAR3 #horrorgames #FPS #gamethoughts #gaming
🆕 New on Lapsed Gamer: Nick delves into the Uneasy Comfort of Empty Houses — a reflection on the eerie allure of abandoned virtual spaces.
Read it here: lapsedgamer.com/the-uneasy-c...
#games #gamethoughts #hauntology #blueprince #gonehome
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#games #gamethoughts #hauntology #blueprince #gonehome
The Uneasy Comfort of Empty Houses – Lapsed Gamer Radio
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June 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🆕 New on Lapsed Gamer: Nick delves into the Uneasy Comfort of Empty Houses — a reflection on the eerie allure of abandoned virtual spaces.
Read it here: lapsedgamer.com/the-uneasy-c...
#games #gamethoughts #hauntology #blueprince #gonehome
Read it here: lapsedgamer.com/the-uneasy-c...
#games #gamethoughts #hauntology #blueprince #gonehome
#Gamethoughts #Cattails #CattailsWildwoodstory
A game I would highly recommend to others is Cattails: Wildwood Story. It's a pretty fun cat game and is a bit like Stardew Valley.
A game I would highly recommend to others is Cattails: Wildwood Story. It's a pretty fun cat game and is a bit like Stardew Valley.
December 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
#Gamethoughts #Cattails #CattailsWildwoodstory
A game I would highly recommend to others is Cattails: Wildwood Story. It's a pretty fun cat game and is a bit like Stardew Valley.
A game I would highly recommend to others is Cattails: Wildwood Story. It's a pretty fun cat game and is a bit like Stardew Valley.
Been a hot minute, gee I wonder why? But I wrote another #GameThoughts article and thought I'd share it with all y'all!
Game Thoughts: Elden Ring Nightreign
Wonderful for the Souls fanatics who love randomizers. An interesting and flawed construction for roguelite fanatics. There’s often a delightful feeling in overcoming a challenge, and having …
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February 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Been a hot minute, gee I wonder why? But I wrote another #GameThoughts article and thought I'd share it with all y'all!
New vid’s up: talking KCD2, Avowed + Dragon Age and how 2025’s modern RPGs reflect our obsession w/ crit-darling games and our culture, good or bad, in social media! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkB3...
#videogameessay #GameThoughts #GamingAnalysis #rpg #gamingculture #KCD2 #Avowed #TheVeilguard
#videogameessay #GameThoughts #GamingAnalysis #rpg #gamingculture #KCD2 #Avowed #TheVeilguard
How Modern Role-Playing Games Affect Gaming Culture
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April 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
New vid’s up: talking KCD2, Avowed + Dragon Age and how 2025’s modern RPGs reflect our obsession w/ crit-darling games and our culture, good or bad, in social media! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkB3...
#videogameessay #GameThoughts #GamingAnalysis #rpg #gamingculture #KCD2 #Avowed #TheVeilguard
#videogameessay #GameThoughts #GamingAnalysis #rpg #gamingculture #KCD2 #Avowed #TheVeilguard
'Nother #gamethoughts, kinda delayed this one on Sonic Frontiers but I finally sat down and gave it a quick write.
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Game Thoughts: Sonic Frontiers
New, vast, and empty frontiers, with a good sense of speed, control, and surprisingly solid writing. A good lesson in design. For those in the know, Sonic the Hedgehog – fastest thing alive a…
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January 20, 2026 at 3:53 AM
'Nother #gamethoughts, kinda delayed this one on Sonic Frontiers but I finally sat down and gave it a quick write.
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First #gamethoughts of the new year! I played Pyre, and...
Did I make it too obvious I'm a big fan of Supergiant Games?
Did I make it too obvious I'm a big fan of Supergiant Games?
Game Thoughts: Pyre
An excellent piece of world building wrapped up in a unique real-time tactical RPG sports game. Supergiant Games. If you are even remotely familiar with that name, it should perk your immediate att…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:09 AM
First #gamethoughts of the new year! I played Pyre, and...
Did I make it too obvious I'm a big fan of Supergiant Games?
Did I make it too obvious I'm a big fan of Supergiant Games?
#gamethoughts, this is another blog post! Quick one for Etrian Odyssey HD. This I feel is a great game, though certainly not for the faint of heart since it's so dang long.
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Game Thoughts: Etrian Odyssey HD
A delightful if lengthy dungeon crawler that on Expert is a trial of patience and skill. I feel like in this day and age it’s hard to find a game that elicits a sense of exploration and disco…
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December 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
#gamethoughts, this is another blog post! Quick one for Etrian Odyssey HD. This I feel is a great game, though certainly not for the faint of heart since it's so dang long.
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#gamethoughts, decided to actually put together a very simple blog. And well, I beat Downwell recently, so I put together my thoughts on it. It's a good game, go buy it if you don't have it!
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Game Thoughts: Downwell
A review-esque article articulating thoughts about the indie video game Downwell.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#gamethoughts, decided to actually put together a very simple blog. And well, I beat Downwell recently, so I put together my thoughts on it. It's a good game, go buy it if you don't have it!
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Retroactive #gamethoughts! It's the final hashtag!
That's about all I have for a parody of Europe's song.
Show's over, look for a new post!
With the hashtag IN the post instead of a comment!
That's about all I have for a parody of Europe's song.
Show's over, look for a new post!
With the hashtag IN the post instead of a comment!
December 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Retroactive #gamethoughts! It's the final hashtag!
That's about all I have for a parody of Europe's song.
Show's over, look for a new post!
With the hashtag IN the post instead of a comment!
That's about all I have for a parody of Europe's song.
Show's over, look for a new post!
With the hashtag IN the post instead of a comment!
Retroactive #gamethoughts! Hashtag 'em up!
Moreso these become easier to locate in the future.
Like, just search the hashtag on my profile and it'll pull these!
Bluesky admins may suck, and their site has neat features!
Moreso these become easier to locate in the future.
Like, just search the hashtag on my profile and it'll pull these!
Bluesky admins may suck, and their site has neat features!
December 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Retroactive #gamethoughts! Hashtag 'em up!
Moreso these become easier to locate in the future.
Like, just search the hashtag on my profile and it'll pull these!
Bluesky admins may suck, and their site has neat features!
Moreso these become easier to locate in the future.
Like, just search the hashtag on my profile and it'll pull these!
Bluesky admins may suck, and their site has neat features!
Retroactive #gamethoughts! Y'know, a hashtag!
I totally didn't misspell that the first time!
Never ever made a typo in my life!
Verily, for I am the king of vocabulery!
I totally didn't misspell that the first time!
Never ever made a typo in my life!
Verily, for I am the king of vocabulery!
December 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Retroactive #gamethoughts! Y'know, a hashtag!
I totally didn't misspell that the first time!
Never ever made a typo in my life!
Verily, for I am the king of vocabulery!
I totally didn't misspell that the first time!
Never ever made a typo in my life!
Verily, for I am the king of vocabulery!
December 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
#gamethoughts - This title's a little long for a simple hashtag, but I just finished Sir, You Are Being Hunted. Which on the tin, is a survival stealth game from 2013. So it's been sitting in my library for a long long while. I remember trying it and quitting after being spotted once and dying.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
#gamethoughts - This title's a little long for a simple hashtag, but I just finished Sir, You Are Being Hunted. Which on the tin, is a survival stealth game from 2013. So it's been sitting in my library for a long long while. I remember trying it and quitting after being spotted once and dying.
#shadowsofdoubt - #gamethoughts! I cleared the game, now it's time I talk about it.
Shadows of Doubt is a sandbox immersive sim detective-them-up set in a like, retro-future of 1987. Thems the best buzzwords to describe it, and if you like sandbox games you should probably give it a look.
Shadows of Doubt is a sandbox immersive sim detective-them-up set in a like, retro-future of 1987. Thems the best buzzwords to describe it, and if you like sandbox games you should probably give it a look.
Shadows of Doubt on Steam
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes thei...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:52 AM
#shadowsofdoubt - #gamethoughts! I cleared the game, now it's time I talk about it.
Shadows of Doubt is a sandbox immersive sim detective-them-up set in a like, retro-future of 1987. Thems the best buzzwords to describe it, and if you like sandbox games you should probably give it a look.
Shadows of Doubt is a sandbox immersive sim detective-them-up set in a like, retro-future of 1987. Thems the best buzzwords to describe it, and if you like sandbox games you should probably give it a look.
#baldursgate3 - Okay, #gamethoughts for this'un because I done did the thing and beat it!
BG3 is a CRPG, computer role-playing game. Old genre label, basically think putting the whole of a TTRPG system in a game, tweak it some, and make a game with it. Generally these are very long and story rich.
BG3 is a CRPG, computer role-playing game. Old genre label, basically think putting the whole of a TTRPG system in a game, tweak it some, and make a game with it. Generally these are very long and story rich.
Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of abso...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#baldursgate3 - Okay, #gamethoughts for this'un because I done did the thing and beat it!
BG3 is a CRPG, computer role-playing game. Old genre label, basically think putting the whole of a TTRPG system in a game, tweak it some, and make a game with it. Generally these are very long and story rich.
BG3 is a CRPG, computer role-playing game. Old genre label, basically think putting the whole of a TTRPG system in a game, tweak it some, and make a game with it. Generally these are very long and story rich.
Watched a video so bad I thought about dusting off my gamethoughts blog from a decade ago. Going back through would be fun as a self-archaeology thing but literally only for me.
Maybe if I finally get fired and get a lot of free time again.
Maybe if I finally get fired and get a lot of free time again.
August 21, 2023 at 2:43 AM
Watched a video so bad I thought about dusting off my gamethoughts blog from a decade ago. Going back through would be fun as a self-archaeology thing but literally only for me.
Maybe if I finally get fired and get a lot of free time again.
Maybe if I finally get fired and get a lot of free time again.