Greetings friends and fellow enthusiasts! This is Mikhailov from Team Retrogue. With the dawn of a new month comes new games for GotX. This month, the pleasure of delivering the news of this month’s games falls to me.
The theme is Serene September. The weather is getting cooler, and the kids are going back to school. Why not take a minute to take in the sights and play some serene games?
If you want to know more about our GotX program and how to participate, check out Jalanimal’s article about that here!
Pre ‘96: Bust-a-Move/Puzzle Bobble
- Console: Neo Geo
- Release: 1994
- Genre: Puzzle
- HLTB: 3Â hours
This game proves you don’t need Young MC to bust a move.
Do you remember the Bubble Bobble guys? They’re very cute, but did you know they also starred in puzzle games?
In this classic puzzle game, you pop colored bubbles by matching the colors. Remember Snood? It’s kind of like that but with 100% more Bubbles and Bobbles.
‘96-99: Wave Race 64
- Console: Nintendo 64
- Release: 1996
- Genre: Racing
- HLTB: 4 hours
Racing on jet skis is surprisingly hard.
Finally, Retro Tech Dad’s favorite Nintendo 64 racing game makes it to Game of the X!
This is a jet ski racing game with some amazing water effects. However, It’s also extremely difficult according to my 16-year-old self.
00+: Katamari Damacy
- Console: PS2, Switch, PC
- Release: 2004
- Genre: Action, Puzzle
- HLTB: 6 hours
Na naaaaaaaaaaaaa nananananana nananaaa nana naaaaaaaaaaaa!
All of the stars are gone thanks to the King of the Cosmos. As a result, it is up to you to restore them.
But how do you do that young prince?
Under the guidance of the King of the Cosmos, you collect items with your Katamari and launch it into the sky. Surprisingly, there’s a plot. Mostly, this game is just fun. The soundtrack is good too.
Despite the fact that Katamari Damacy originally was a Playstation 2 game, the remake, Katamari Damacy Reroll, is available on PC and modern platforms.
RPGOTQ: Final Fantasy X
- Console: PS2, Vita, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4
- Release: 2001
- Genre: JRPG
- HLTB: 46 hours
You have 30 more days to get Tidus and crew to victory.
Jalanimal’s summary from last month is below:
“Final Fantasy X was a groundbreaking game for the PS2 at the time. It was the first game in the series to have voice acting and the graphics were breathtaking. You play as Tidus, a famous blitz ball player from Zanarkand. The city is then attacked and you awaken on a mysterious island (luckily with all your memories, no amnesia in this one!). You find out you have traveled 1,000 years into the future.
This Final Fantasy is much more linear than other entries in the series. This is made up for with a great combat system, unique characters, and a fun sphere grid leveling system. What are you waiting for? This is the excuse you need to bring your Vita out of retirement or enjoy the original or even one of the remastered versions! You have until the end of September to complete this one.”
Those are our games this month, so drop by and join us in our Discord as we enjoy another great month of GotM. Which games are you excited to play? If you are new to GotX, check out our article here on how to participate. What games are you excited for and what handheld are you playing on? Let us know in the comments.
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