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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 5h

Secret of the Stars END 1. Running has a 99% chance of success. Only fight when you have to grind. 2. Bring all moon-drops to the final battle, because Dan will be casting partywide heals non-stop. Also, Bolt Break for damage. 3. Darn... 4. Time to celebrate at Porkin village! #retrogaming #snes

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 8h

Tecmo Secret of the Stars While exploring Hidon (one of the last towns), I found this secret(?) passage that lets me wander around the void. I don't know why it exists, but it does. #retrogaming #snes

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 11h

In Dragon Quest, only the ladies are allowed to dress like bunny girls. Secret of the Stars is more enlightened. #retrogaming #snes

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today's look is at Operation Logic Bomb by Jaleco. pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2026/09/supe... I have no idea what I'm talking about. #retrogaming #snes

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Super Nintendo Look - Operation Logic Bomb

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Kinda weird that every boss in Operation Logic Bomb is some kinda interdimensional robot crustacean. #retrogaming #snes

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The "Lanjary Shop" in Bubblegum Crisis.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Two weddings this week. Busy busy.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today's look is at Genocide 2. pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2026/09/supe... Just play the X68000 original. #retrogaming #snes

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Super Nintendo Look - Genocide 2

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My review plans for October will include: Silhouette Mirage Youkai Buster - Ruka No Daibouken Nekketsu Oyako Touhou Luna Nights #retrogaming

Silhouette Mirage by Treasure for the Sega Saturn

Youkai Buster by STING for the Super Famicom

Nekketsu Oyako by Tecnosoft for the Playstation 1

Touhou Luna Nights by Team Ladybug for Steam PC

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Steam randomly decided to organize my games by their install date. I didn't ask for this shit.

Steam randomly decided to organize my games by install-date.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Genocide 2 An X68000 classic. Shame the same can't be said for the Super Famicom port. Missing content, worse graphics/music, lots of slowdown, and hit feedback isn't nearly as good. Still playable, but... meh. #retrogaming #snes

Use your Sword and Betty (a flying orb) to destroy enemy mechs. At least a certain number must be destroyed to progress to the next area.

Each of the five stages are divided into multiple areas (usually 3).
A stage's final area has one or more big bosses to contend with.

This blue thing is a giant laser. It can be blocked.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tecmo Secret of the Stars 1. Beating up a football player and his kid sister. 2. Enemies hit hard and are worth very little experience. This is going to suck ass. 3. At least we can still rob poor people. 4. This guy turned himself into gold and desperately needs a moustache. #retrogaming #snes

"His moustache can help change me back to normal."

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tecmo Secret of the Stars has this villain with the best name I've ever heard. BADBAD Fucking incredible. BADBAD burned down a town and used a dog pill to turn everyone into dogs. Also, he's a vampire, and one of my party members is a schoolgirl. Quality RPG. #retrogaming #snes

As you can see, BADBAD destroyed the town. He came out of nowhere.

Using a dog pill, BADBAD changed townspeople into dogs.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tecmo Secret of the Stars is a quality RPG. 1. Sleep in Dr. Evil's bed before you fight him. 2. This kid is too radical for words. 3. BEEGEES TOWN 4. Putting a cape on a skeleton just makes them look extra naked. I don't know why I said that. #retrogaming #snes

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Tecmo Secret of the Stars In order to defeat... Homncruse(wtf?) the hero LARZ!! must become the Aquatallion Warrior. Before all that, he has to find a semi-secret cave, grind some levels, and battle the dreaded Cat Boo. This is going to be a silly RPG. #retrogaming #snes

"I'm Cat Boo! You!....I don't like the way you look. I'll beat you!"

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today's Super Nintendo look is Arcana by HAL Laboratory. pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2026/09/supe... It's alright. #retrogaming #snes

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Super Nintendo Look - Arcana

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Well hot damn. I guess I'd better start playing Cyber Doll now that it has an English translation.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I've started uploading photos from my Manhattan vacation. pepsimanvsjoe.wordpress.com/2026/09/24/m...

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My trip to New York City

Visit the post for more.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Shining in the Darkness is closer to a true DRPG. Its dungeons are larger, more complicated, and tend to have fiendish encounters that force a retreat back to town. Arcana's exploration is straightforward and rather plain. There are no shortcuts, puzzles, or obstacles. Good combat though.

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How's it compare to Shining in the Darkness?

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Finished Arcana. 1. Last dungeon is hallways and stairs. It moves fast. 2. The first phase is a nothing bout. 3. Rimsala's true form is pretty mean though. 4. Her regular attack is a welcome reprieve from the immensely damaging Armageddon spam. #retrogaming #snes

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I'm nearly at the end of Arcana 1. About to fight Vega. 2. I'm pretty sure I saw this jerk in Alcahest. 3. The Endless Tower is "only" a dozen floors. 4. Battling one of the many final bosses in Bizance Castle. #retrogaming #snes

Sauza: "Alan, leave this to me hurry on."

"-in my way as he did? Either way, I will finish you off personally, just like I did with Zahan!"

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Well, that was enough fun in NYC, and now I have to get back on the SNES reviews.

Mega Man X by Capcom
All four games are for the Super Nintendo

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In Soho with my special someone.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Went to the Barcade in NYC's Financial District. Highlights were Snow Bros and Golden Axe: Revenge of Death Adder #retrogaming

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Day 4 of my generic NYC media thread.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I saw the secret characters from Kensei: Sacred Fist on the PlayStation.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Unexpected Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me on the telly.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. I keep expecting a loading screen to pop up.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Of course the one gummy that kicks in is the one that elevates all 3,297 of my anxieties x400.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Generic NYC media thread: Day 3

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Okay, so apparently this Barcade opened a year ago in the Financial District, but I've already walked past it. There's a dozen things on the itinerary, so I don't know if I'll make it back here. ...goddammit

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I saw this ad while wandering around and have to ask: Is there a Lucky & Wild cabinet in downtown Manhattan? I'm almost tempted to go looking for it...

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I saw this ad while wandering around and have to ask: Is there a Lucky & Wild cabinet in downtown Manhattan? I'm almost tempted to go looking for it...

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's a nice day in NYC. I have one facial expression and my legs still feel like they were beaten with hammers.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This is my Generic NYC Media Thread day 2.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Went to the Barcade. They have that Batman Forever and Time Traveler.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Kinda bullshit that the Holiday Inn near Times Square has 30 floors and a broken elevator.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I'll probably make this the generic "walking around NYC" media thread.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Alright! I finished Final Fantasy Renaissance. Out of the four classes, I'd say Dancer was the most powerful. Her dances have a lot of utility, and she kicks ass with dual-wield. Green Mage's regen spells are great for bosses. Dark Knight & Ronin hit stuff with swords. #retrogaming

Chaos is killed by the four warriors of light.
FLAN the Dark Knight / Deathbringer
VICTY the Ronin / Samurai
JENNI the Green Mage / Green Wizard
MIEU the Dancer / Super Dancer

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Giving the new version of Final Fantasy Renaissance a go. There are a lot of classes to choose from.

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today's look is at Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts - Artoria Edition. pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2026/09/2026... (I can't think of anything to add) #retrogaming #capcom #snes

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2026 Special - Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts - Artoria Edition

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Final Fantasy Renaissance Clearing up Pravoka's pirate problem. #retrogaming

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