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Charlotte Huston

@crystar.bsky.social
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Games Writer for Minimap & SUPERJUMP | OpenCritic Reviewer | Teacher's Aide | Poet | Gamer | TTRPG Dev | 30F |

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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 18h
Until Activision stops using GenAI in COD, I won't be playing it again. You have more than enough money as a company to pay some artists.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Strain has gotten better. Caught some kind of bug with sore throat, fatigue and sneezing but should be fine. Back to the grind 😤
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Scrolled through this writer’s work and they’ve written 6 negative articles on Fortune’s Weave thus far. Surely you can do something better with your time than harping on this for clicks.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Finished Resident Evil 4 (2005). Fantastic game! Very impressed overall. Rest in power to the homie Mike the helicopter pilot, I will see you in Valhalla 🙏
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Feel a little bad that the AAAs I tried this year didn't really do much for me. Favorite games of the year so far are Indies - Esoteric Ebb, Black Jacket, and Denshattack! Definitely gonna catch up on a bunch + new releases tho.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Still dealing with an arm strain but I managed to type up a short piece on Lost Wiki: Kozlovka! I wasn't particularly enthused the way I wanted to be but it's a solid little game and the devs have great potential. medium.com/cryscore/los...
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Lost Wiki Kozlovka Is Intriguing but Forgettable | Indie Review
A Great Concept With Disappointing Execution
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Marvel Rivals is my comfort game and I don’t appreciate the way it gets slandered by bad faith actors online who don’t play it themselves. Lost my enjoyment for several things already and don’t want to lose that since I need an outlet to go back to.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Shot in the dark here - does anyone else who uses Xbox Game Streaming noticed recently that PS5 controllers don't work with it anymore? My controller's been a little weird lately with Steam too tbf, but just checking
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Love this game but I noticed something about the way the face cards are drawn which I can't unsee
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Trying Black Jacket, the Blackjack Roguelike tonight and I'm a fan. Surprised at how addicting it is
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I strained my right arm pretty bad recently, probably from overwork. So it's been hard to write or game these last few days. I've been doing it sporadically though. And its easier to type on a phone. I did start RE4 OG today though. Only 3 hours in and I'm impressed.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Tropical Disturbance over here can fuck off you ain't touching Mamdani's New York 😤
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I opened my own Medium publication since I felt a lot of my reviews on Backloggd were going to waste relative to the effort I put in them. So just putting them all in one place is lovely for me.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I am not reviewing Star Wars Zero Company for Minimap but my friend Shawn is and you should read his review! I opened my own Medium publication where I wrote my own lengthy review of the game. ZC is a solid game but it unfortunately has a lot of flaws. medium.com/cryscore/sta...
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Star Wars Zero Company is a Flawed Passion Project
Bit Reactor Shows Promise as a Studio
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I completed Denshattack and I have to admit, I didn't think it'd be my type of game, but it's genuinely fantastic and very well-designed. It's certainly one of the better games I've played this year.
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Minimap: Track your games @minimapglobal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Monthly game recommendation for Sep 2026 is out! - ACBF Resynced @havickk.bsky.social - The Entropy @shawnrazor.bsky.social - Medievil @cjediknight87.bsky.social - Horripilant @crystar.bsky.social - Cat Mail Co. @supportfairy.bsky.social Full article 👇 minimap.net/magazine/sep...
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Best Games to Play in September 2026: 5 Must-Play Picks from Our Writers | Magazine | Minimap
5 games recommended by Minimap writers to play in September 2026
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Hideo Kojima says that Sony was going to cancel PHYSINT according to a notice in mid-June. Kojima teamed up with Xbox after searching for a new partner for 3 months
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
There's so much PORTS
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I am sure there are no vulnerabilities in Exophase or SteamDB and the achievements for unreleased games would *never* be easily accessible online. That'd be crazy!
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Combolands was a lovely little game and my favorite Balatro-like so far after trying many of them. I believe it's worth a shot if you're looking to scratch the itch. Civ VI city/district planners will like it too! Needs some tweaks but its still great! minimap.net/magazine/min...
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Combolands is the Best Balatro-Like Yet | Magazine | Minimap
Combolands is the best in the Balatro-like subgenre thus far since it understands the need for build diversity and variance between runs.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Went for a look more inspired by Mira from KOTOR II (the best I could do considering the clothing options) She’s pretty tho!
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Minimap: Track your games @minimapglobal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Review Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder by @crystar.bsky.social is out!! "I’d recommend Combolands to anyone interested in scratching the Balatro itch in their lives if they’ve already moved on or completed the game." Full Article 👇 minimap.net/magazine/min...
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Combolands is the Best Balatro-Like Yet | Magazine | Minimap
Combolands is the best in the Balatro-like subgenre thus far since it understands the need for build diversity and variance between runs.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Tried making my Hawks in Zero Company look like FemShep but she just kinda came out looking like this since the hair style options suck Now she looks like someone familiar who I’m blanking on
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Gave Ja Morant the same colors as Vex in BL4 since they have the same VA
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Very useful as a GameFly user too. Games are tied to discs so you won't be able to keep your rentals forever but it does allow me to rent 2 games for Xbox at once without having to go through the hassle of swapping discs or burning through one to get to the other.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I got to use the Disc to Digital program tonight! Really cool feature!! Ported my whole collection over, but unfortunately there were only 6 games which were not eligible: Battlefield 4 Dark Souls Remastered Fallout 4 Final Fantasy X HD Kingdom Hearts III Guardians of the Galaxy Persona 3 Reload
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Civilization VII is free from September 3 to September 10 but it seems to have had the opposite intended effect, with people leaving negative reviews
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Every time there's a major game showcase, I take notes and summarize for my friends. Often my notes become snarky, facetious, sassy, and etc. So here there are in their raw form for today's State of Play: backloggd.com/u/Crystar/li...
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'State of Play: Snarky Summary | 9/3/26' a list of games by Crystar | Backloggd
Every time theres a major game showcase I take notes and summarize for my friends Often my notes become snarky facetious sassy and etc So here there are in their raw form If I get things wrong make wr...
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Maneater 2 uses AI though claims it didn't use it for replacing creative content Make your own decisions. Not like I expect many to be eager for Maneater 2 of all games anyway (no offense to those who are)
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Writing about Blood Dungeon was quite the treat. It is an audacious little Indie which intuitively blends both Survivors-likes and 2D Platformers into something rather unique. I believe it needs a balance pass-over nonetheless but I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it. minimap.net/magazine/min...
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Blood Dungeon is a Unique Survivors-Platformer Hybrid | Magazine | Minimap
The audaciousness of Blood Dungeon makes it unique whilst feeling much like a fever dream.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Count your days Cloud, I am benching you mf, this is Vincent's story now
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Monster Hunter trailers ain't got no right being that long I'm sorry
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Minimap: Track your games @minimapglobal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Review of Blood Dungeon by @crystar.bsky.social is out! "The audaciousness of Blood Dungeon makes it unique whilst feeling much like a fever dream." 4.5/5 Stars @messhof.bsky.social minimap.net/magazine/min...
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Blood Dungeon is a Unique Survivors-Platformer Hybrid | Magazine | Minimap
The audaciousness of Blood Dungeon makes it unique whilst feeling much like a fever dream.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Would pay good money for a Gwenpool or Ladypool skin as a female Deadpool main
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Divinum looks cool. Wish Metroidvanias were for me or else I'd be playing it.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Unfortunate to see so many lovable celebs passing away lately.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Finished Silent Hill 1 tonight. Good lord what an excellent game.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Games shown at Gamescom ONL that use Generative AI from what I could find: - Like or Die - Zoopunk - Crazy Taxi (claims it will be replaced) - Train Sim World 7 - Ananta - Aion 2 Questionable: - Turok Origins (Publisher is Pro-AI) - 1666 Amsterdam (Allegedly removed) - PUBG Ded.Net (Pro-AI company)
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Pray for them they went to sleep early but instead of sleeping longer they just woke up in the middle of the night instead and can’t go back to sleep It’s me
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Why is Create a Class in a pop-out menu?
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (2026)
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Infinity Ward, congratulations. Didn't think you'd be able to pull off an atrocious UI for the third game in a row, but you pulled it off. Excellent job.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
BlueSky is better than Twitter in the sense that it isn’t so negative But it’s still a boring site to read through, so it is what it is I suppose
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Had the pleasure of reviewing Beast of Reincarnation. Rather bittersweet honestly, since I want to see GameFreak succeed, but this is yet *another* game which feels rushed out the door from them, albeit with a lot of potential too. Unfortunate. minimap.net/magazine/min...
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[Game Review] Beast of Reincarnation - A Waste of Potential | Magazine | Minimap
Beast of Reincarnation is a game which deserved better. This is not a case of laziness and labeling it as such would be bush league. This is a game with wonderful ideas and heart but it was rushed out...
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I don't know anything about Darkest Dungeon. Was the sequel *that* bad? Why are they releasing DLC for the first game still in 2026?
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Minimap: Track your games @minimapglobal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Review of Beast of Reincarnation by @crystar.bsky.social is out! "This is a game with wonderful ideas and heart but it was rushed out with a lack of polish or time to expand upon those ideas." 2.5/5 stars #BeastofReincarnation Full review👇 minimap.net/magazine/min...
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[Game Review] Beast of Reincarnation - A Waste of Potential | Magazine | Minimap
Beast of Reincarnation is a game which deserved better. This is not a case of laziness and labeling it as such would be bush league. This is a game with wonderful ideas and heart but it was rushed out with a lack of polish or time to expand upon those ideas.
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This theme is so incredibly good in Beast of Reincarnation www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA6u...
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Intro Theme | Beast of Reincarnation OST
YouTube video by Finding Purposes
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Charlotte Huston @crystar.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This is more of a Take-Two thing than a Rockstar one though. As a long-time Rockstar fan, the devs there don't have much say in this kind of corporate rigmarole. I find the target on Rockstar specifically here misplaced. A studio dealing with crunch would not be eager to operate in this way.
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