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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Don’t think I ever gave my final thoughts on Fields of Mistria, so posting it now. It does so much right for the genre. Great characters with expansive dialogue. Well thought-out design across most fronts. Constantly something to do. One significant issue aside, it’s great. 8.5 out of 10

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Finished Shantae: Risky’s Revenge! It’s just okay. Shantae controls much floatier in this one and I don’t think it works as well. Level design is nothing special and Hypno Baron’s area sucks. The Shantae charm isn’t fully developed yet either. Just a ‘totally fine’ Metroidvania. 6 out of 10.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Platinum trophy #77 goes to ONCE UPON A KATAMARI It’s a Katamari game! Fun, zany, and colorful. Classic controls are still very hard to get used to. Environment design + wonky controls got irritating at times. And the audio kept giving me headaches lmao. Overall just good, simple fun. 7 out of 10

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Finished Silent Hill 2 (2024) and absolutely fell in love with it. I’d never played a game in the series before. I was expecting something akin to Resident Evil, but it was so much more serious, eerie & dreadful. I loved the psychological terror. Story was awesome. A really great game. 9 out of 10

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Enjoyed Metroid Fusion quite a bit! The computer assistant yapped a bit too much. And I felt like halfway through the game, missile expansion upgrades because redundant and near worthless. But movement felt good, exploration was fun, and there were some great boss fights. 8 out of 10.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Started up Metroid Fusion! All the Metroid hype since the Direct got me in the mood for it. Enjoying it early on!

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I’ve softened a good bit on The Blood of Dawnwalker now that I’m nearing its endgame. Once you get past the initial learning curve, combat feels trivial regardless of what difficulty mode you play on. Abilities quickly become so overpowered. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Really enjoying The Blood of Dawnwalker so far! Feels a lot like The Witcher 3, but a bit more modernized and a cooler world and aesthetic (imo). It’s a bit janky and I think the open world design is detrimental at times. But it’s very good.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Big Walk ✅ Fantastic implementation of proximity chat ✅ Intuitive puzzle design ✅ One of the greatest ending sequences in video game history ✅ Even getting lost is fun ✅ There’s a certain magic feeling to its simplicity ❌ Some post-game puzzles are battles of attrition rather than fun 9.5 / 10

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

New Mega Man: Dual Override trailer & gameplay has me downloading Mega Man 11 again.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Excited to get the 39-card set!

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Metal Gear Solid There are so many cool and unique ideas in this game. And considering it released in 1998, it’s truly awe-inspiring. The voice work and cinematography, in particular are astonishing for the time. Along with its mature, thoughtful narrative. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I’m deep into Fields of Mistria now, but my progress is stalled by needing 8 hearts with fuck ass Eiland. Probably gonna take an in-game month to get him there and there aren’t any other big tasks for me to work on. 😭

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

So much wasted time and money. I get that chasing live-service is important, but they’re tainting the Horizon IP *and* delaying the third game of the trilogy with this. Just move on and give us Horizon 3.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Big Walk is fantastic, btw. I’m still playing through it, but it might be one of the absolute great indie games. Has a certain unique magic feeling to it that you only get from a handful of games.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

NFL Blitz 2000 Arcadey fun, but a bit lacking in overall content & depth. There’s a quick play, tournament, and season mode. I finished a full season and won the Super Bowl. All I got for it was a congratulations screen, which is fine. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Super Smash Bros. A fantastic start to the greatest fighting game series out there. The blend of platforming and technical fighting gameplay works phenomenally. And the addition of items adds a lot of welcome chaos to the mix. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

WWF Attitude The first wrestling game I’ve played for this. I didn’t like it much. The career mode doesn’t have much to it. Your placed into random matches against the next wrestler higher than you on the power rankings. And you continue doing this until you’ve reach the top spot in 3 leagues. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Cool that it’s coming so soon, but no chance I play this at launch when both Persona 4 Revival and Fable launch within a week of it. Seems odd to have picked a February release date.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Ken Griffey Jr.’s Slugfest Never played this one before, but it’s a legitimately great baseball game. Controls feel good and punchy. It has more depth than you’d expect in its season mode and mechanics. The music is solid. Not really many complaints with it, outside of some dodgy AI. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

As I’m playing through the Nintendo 64 library, I’m a lil surprised at how quickly many of its games can be beaten. I played so many of these for dozens of hours as a kid, and I’m beating them in one sitting as an adult.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Tetrisphere Not a fan. Despite having Tetris in the title, it’s nothing like Tetris at all. It’s instead this weird match 3 game where you’re trying to make layer after layer disappear to reveal an image or creature. Which then moves you onto the next level. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Chameleon Twist A short, but sweet time. The level design is pretty solid and I think the game mechanics and the way they are introduced is clever. The music and aesthetic are just good, cheerful silliness. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Beetle Adventure Racing! What a hidden gem. Such an enjoyable arcade racer with some of the most elaborate and thoughtful course design I’ve experienced in the genre. With only a couple of shortcomings holding it back from true greatness. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Bass Hunter 64 This shit sucks ass. As a kid, it was a running gag or I guess known fact between my brothers and I that Bass Hunter 64 was the worst game we owned. And playing it as an adult has further justified that feeling we had as children. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

NBA Hangtime A solid port of an arcade classic. NBA Hangtime lacks quite a bit in game modes and general content. But the arcadey and cartoonish basketball gameplay is engaging and fun. Even with the obvious CPU rubber banding that exists. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Pokémon Snap Such a cool idea for a Pokémon game. I absolutely love getting to actually see the Pokémon exist and interact within their natural habitats. It’s what I’ve always wanted from Pokémon since I was a kid, and we really only ever get it with the Snap series. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Sin and Punishment A fever dream of a game. Idk wtf was happening at any point in the story. But I also didn’t really care because the vibe, the set pieces, and the core gameplay were so good. Still, it definitely could’ve *benefited* from a story with some sort of context for comprehension. 🧵

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Forsaken 64 OST slaps so fucking hard. There’s a new banger for every stage. The 6-directional, space bike controls took a moment to adjust to, but surprisingly not too long and it ultimately enabled the gameplay to feel unique, while still enjoyable.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Now at Tournament 8. Not having a good time. 😭 Also started up NBA Hangtime on the side and that game *is* a good time. Going for Grand Champion title to “beat” that one, which involves beating all 29 teams in the game. I’m about halfway through with 14 beaten.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Thread where I’ll chronicle my journey with each game in the Nintendo 64 library! Just gonna give a lil blurb of my thoughts as I complete every game. 🧵⬇️⬇️

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Decided I’m gonna commit to beating (or at least playing a lot of) every Nintendo 64 game. It’s my favorite retro console and I wanna get intimate with its library.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas ✅ Surprisingly thoughtful storytelling ✅ Great characterizations (CJ is a fantastic protagonist) ✅ Consistent progression across a massive open-world ✅ Core GTA gameplay ❌ Not enough of significance to spend money on ❌ Mission structure can get repetitive 8.5 / 10

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GTA San Andreas: Carl Johnson & Big Smoke

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I hate most of what XBOX has been doing, but moving Obsidian development to new Fallout games is such an easy W.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The whole ‘PlayStation ending physical games’ debacle has really just opened my eyes to how many people just aren’t ’in the know’ at all when it comes to games news or the industry. Its been generally understood for like, 3 years now that this future was coming. People are acting like it’s a shock.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I can’t stress enough how massive of an improvement GTA: San Andreas is over GTA III and Vice City. Like… it’s astonishing how much better San Andreas is in every aspect. Really enjoying my time with it so far.

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CJ: Ah Shit, Here We Go Again

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Despite a report this morning, I can confirm that Obsidian is *not* in negotiations to avoid shutting down. Plenty of details are still up in the air surrounding the layoffs (picture will be clear on Monday) but Xbox is keeping Obsidian, according to people familiar with the situation.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones ✅ Very likable cast of characters ✅ Stunning pixel art ✅ Class and support progressions are satisfying ❌ Too many narrow passageway maps ❌ Some battles become cumbersome drags 8 / 10

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

PS6 will likely be ~$1000 and it’ll sell peanuts. PlayStation is in a real catch-22. They can’t delay because of already committed contracts, dating hardware, and uncertainty that components won’t just get *more* expensive.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

After finishing Three Houses, I’m still in the mood for more Fire Emblem. I’ve only ever played Awakening and now Three Houses, so I’m going back to the GBA era for The Sacred Stones! Such beautiful pixel art, man.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Fire Emblem: Three Houses ✅ Complex, political story with great perspective ✅ Great characters & relationship building ✅ Once you piece things together, the story with context is incredible ❌ 3 branching stories leads to lots of lacking context ❌ Monastery hub is more hassle than enjoyable 8 / 10

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Having a blast with Spyro. It’s a simple game. But it’s a good one.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I beat Mina the Hollower twice. Once on a normal playthrough. The next on NG+ while achieving feats like never entering an underlab & never losing bones. Kinda want to go for the platinum, but speedrun trophies are usually a no-go for me. Maybe if I find a guide that simplifies it in the future.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Mina the Hollower ✅ Vast, rewarding exploration ✅ Great difficulty balance ✅ Perfect GameBoy spritework ✅ Trinkets & weapon types allow for satisfying variety in play styles ✅ Exceedingly charming characters & world ✅ Excellent level design on all fronts ❌ Narrative potential falters 9.5 / 10

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Rolled credits on Mina the Hollower! Gonna let my full thoughts marinate for a while. But it’s a really, really special video game. Astonishingly good.

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

My Top Ten Games of ‘Not-E3’ 1. Final Fantasy VII: Revelation 2. Final Fantasy: Resonance 3. Stellar Blade: Blood Rain 4. Gen Atlas 5. Persona 4 Revival 6. Spyro: A Realm Beyond 7. Crossfire 8. Xenoblade: Genesis 9. Resident Evil: Veronica 10. Mighty Cuphead Adventure

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Ryan @jumpmanryan.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

My ‘Not-E3’ Summer Showcase Grades. Not a single bad showing, btw. Summer Game Fest: B+ Xbox Showcase: B+ State of Play: B Nintendo Direct: B SGF > Xbox > Nintendo > PlayStation

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