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Ban: TetraChroma
- Played on: AYANEO Air 1S
Playing TetraChroma on the AYANEO Air 1S. It’s literally just Tetris with a color-shifting mechanic but with cool music and art design. They also have a few bonus modes whether that’s wild blocks or double wide blocks. It’s just a solid experience, and for $5 how could I say no?
Nick: Advance Wars
- Played on: Anbernic RG34XX
Another Saturday morning in the parent’s waiting area of the gym means I’m getting some quality time in with the new RG34XX. Advance Wars 1&2 have always been some of my favorite examples of turn-based strategy and they certainly shine on this new classic form factor. The perfect series for killing an hour during gymnastics class.
Andrew: Super Mario RPG
- Played on: AYANEO Pocket DMG
When I’ve had the time, I’ve just been trying to grind my way through Super Mario RPG. Especially since I found a different emulator/driver combination that’s resulted in a steady 60fps. I think I might have found my favorite handheld of the year because I don’t want to put down the Pocket DMG.
Joe: Legacy of Kain
- Played on: Nintendo Switch
In between exchanging my insides for my outsides (Still sick lol), I have been enjoying Legacy of Kane: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remaster on the Switch. Since it runs at FHD and 60 frames per second, why not enjoy it on our third favorite home console/handheld hybrid? Anyways to me, this is the ideal PS1 remaster. Same sound effects, updated controls, and a massive texture overhaul that fully replicates the original experience. This is a very boring remaster, But also a near-perfect one.
Zu: Garfield
- Played on: Anbernic RG34XX
I’ve been Garfield-maxing non-stop this week
Dan W: Yakuza Kiwami
- Played on: AYANEO Next Lite
It’s sorta like a spin-off to Mega Man X? Kinda? They take the idea and make it even more anime than before while slightly changing the objectives, reasoning, stages, etc. It’s an Android game, so it’s running natively, but I’m mostly checking it out for an upcoming article looking at the entire Mega Man franchise. It’s still a good game, but it’s interesting to see how it plays.
Stubbs: Battlefield 2042
- Played on: PS Portal, Odin 2 Portal, Pocket EVO
Lots of Battlefield 2042 through PS portal, Odin 2 Portal, and Pocket EVO this week (GeForce Now and Game Pass). Starting on Yakuza for GotX next!
What YOU’RE Playing
Stealth1982: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
- Played on: AYN Odin 2 Pro
This is the game I come back every year to play. It is definitely my favorite game of all time.
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SoulBlazer Randomizer (https://randoblazer.com/) on a GameKiddy Pixel
Super Metroid and A Link to the Past
Crossover Randomizer (https://samus.link/) on a MacBook Pro with OpenEmu and a DualSense controller
Just Started Zelda Wind Waker on Odin 2 Pro
Even better with Hypatias HD texture pack!
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Dave the Diver, Metal Slug 4.
Ive been playing FF7Rb for a bit but definitely love to mix it up with retro games. DTD is new but plays like a retro and is great so far! Who can go wrong with the MEtal Slug series??? Working my way thru all of them again, and I love it!
All great games! I loved DTD. Such a fun gameplay loop. I need to go back and play more myself!
Worth it for the free DLC
Super Metroid Redux on the 40xx.
Redux has a “hard” mode and the option to increase gravity so Samus feels similar to the GBA games. It’s a great time 👍
That sounds great! I may need to give the game another try with that. Are playing for GOTM or just for fun? Care if we may feature your answer in our article in the future?
Not at all, please do! 👍
And it’s just for fun. I’ve done one GOTY before but personal life is just a weeee bit busy to finish games (even Super Metroid) in that time window right meow.
Strife, Super Metroid, Devil may Cry. Basically all 3 GOTM I beat. Wendy as well in GOTW. But my banger now is The Godfather for PS2, the offer that I just can’t refuse
All the GOTM are done. Now is Pepsiman on PS1 and K1 World Grand Prix on PS2
did they finally finish the translation of star ocean: blue sphere? or is stubbs playing the unfinished translation that’s been out for a while?
Just finished Pokémon Fire Red on my 35xx SP, and I’m currently playing Outer Wilds in my Steam Deck. What an amazing game!!!
Iron Meat on Ally X Streets of Rage 4 RG556.
Chained Echoes on Steam Deck OLED
Picked it up on sale recently and have been hooked. The retro aesthetic combined with a ton of quality of life improvements over the classics makes it a big win in my book.
How is Vampire Survivors still relevant almost 3 years later? Because they keep adding updates and free DLC, and the DLC is very inexpensive but immensely fun.
Based Zu