Being born and raised in Utah, home of the "greatest snow on earth," you'd think that I've at least tried snowboarding (or skiing for that matter) at least once in my life. You'd think that, but you'd be wrong. While I always wanted to learn how to snowboard, that is a dream that will never become reality thanks to my poor health and disabilities. That doesn't mean I can't … [Read more...]
Super Mario Odyssey – You Could Say My Hat Is Off To You
Wow... Super Mario Odyssey (SMO). What a game! After experiencing the horrid nightmare of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, I was sorely yearning for a proper new Mario game. And man oh man did Nintendo deliver. I would preface this by saying that I have never been the biggest fan of Mario's 3D adventures. In fact, 3D platformers in general have never been my cup of tea, I will … [Read more...]
Earthbound – Fuzzy Pickles!
Earthbound holds a special place in my heart. It's just one of those games that holds special significance for personal reasons. But I will try to refrain from letting nostalgia get in the way as I write my analysis of this fantastic RPG. Earthbound was technically the first RPG I had ever played. I rented it from Blockbuster many years ago. Sadly, because I rented it, I … [Read more...]
Metroid: Samus Returns – A Remake Unlike Any Other
How wonderful it is to say that there is a new side-scrolling Metroid title. And how wonderful it is to say that it's actually good. I won't go into the history of how long it's been, and what games have come before it, that's not the purpose of these posts, but I will say that I have been craving a new Metroid in the classic style for a very long time now. Like many, Metroid … [Read more...]