All Game, No Filter
“Saving thoughts on everything I play.”
Month: September 2025
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In The Great Villainess Strategy of Lily, you’re not a doomed noble—you’re the mastermind. Recruit allies for a 14-hour “happiest ending,” or embrace chaos with Scarlet in a ruthless solo run. Satirical writing and light strategy mix for a witty, flawed, but memorable villainess adventure.
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Whisper of the House is a cozy simulation game blending decorating and mystery elements. Players tidy homes, collect furniture, and uncover hidden stories. While the gameplay is visually appealing and satisfying, it suffers from repetitive tasks and unresolved narrative threads. Overall, it offers a pleasant experience but lacks lasting replay value, earning a score of…
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Dead as Disco is a rhythm-action demo blending martial arts and music, offering smooth gameplay that rewards keeping in time with its funky soundtrack. With weighty combat, stylish finishers, and a promising aesthetic, it excels in atmosphere. Although light on story, it holds potential for expanded progression and replayability, earning an 8.0/10.
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Trails to Azure expands on the groundwork laid by Trails from Zero, delivering a rich, emotional narrative and enhanced gameplay. The new Burst system and Master Quartz mechanics deepen combat, while the story weaves political intrigue and character development seamlessly. Overall, the sequel excels as a culmination of the Crossbell arc, earning a 9.5/10.
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Trails from Zero introduces the Crossbell arc, shifting focus from bracers to rookie detective Lloyd Bannings in a politically charged city. With refined combat, rich character dynamics, and a strong narrative, it stands out despite missing certain features like the Haze system. A compelling, engaging entry point into the JRPG series.
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The “Hairy & Scary” Public Test Build for Grounded 2 introduces significant updates, including a challenging new boss, AXL, and an improved construction system, BUILD.M. This patch enhances gameplay with seasonal events, atmospheric changes, and performance improvements. Overall, it indicates a promising direction for the game, earning an 8.5/10 rating.