The non-ME3 games recently enjoyed by ME3MPrs

If judged by the standards of the time when it originally came out (the SNES's twilight years), it it fair to call it overrated? It's not surprising that it feels dated after twenty-plus years.  But yeah, this is one reason why I've not replayed some of my old favourites like Ocarina of Time; they were near-perfect gaming experiences back then, but would seem so flawed and dated now.  Best to keep the happy memories and move forward with new games

On the subject of Chrono Trigger: the time-travel mechanics in Final Fantasy XIII-2 are quite similar, to the point that I wonder whether Squenix was considering making another Chrono game, got as far as some preliminary development, but ultimately decided to use the ideas in a Final Fantasy game instead. I have no evidence for this, s'just an impression from having played both games.

I haven't played a Pokémon game since Emerald, but I suspect I may get back on the wagon with Sun or Moon. Actually, I suspect I'm looking forward more to Sun/Moon than I am to Mass Effect Andromeda...

SNES was by far the greatest console ever made. If you can feel the magic in the classical gaming, you should definitely play Final Fantasy V and VI.

Nothing stands better the test of time than classic.

I've played them back on the PS1 Collections, along with Chrono Trigger, and enjoyed them. Vi more then V. IV for some reason never clicked with me.

K, just beat it now;



Took about 26 hours total.


I first rented Chrono Trigger once back in 1995 when it's hype was still very real. Never beat it in that one weekend rental, but made it as far as those floating Islands part. And playing this game up till that point floored me (especially as my first introduction to the genre). My next RPGs I bought and beat were FF7, FF8, and finally was able to beat Chrono Trigger too since I've bought those two PS1 compilations when they came out containing CT and FF4-6. First I played FF7, then 8, then 6 before I finally got to CT again. And back then there was no doubt in my mind FF6 was clearly superior to CT. Though it was this most recent playthough that made me realize CT, though still quite good, may be even further behind FF6 then I originally thought.

As a quick summary, yes, CT was an excellent gateway drug into the word of RPGs for me back then. But even when compared to FF6, it's just way too much of an RPG lite version of FF6. As a result great for getting new and more casual players into the genre. And maybe that's also part of the reason why it held so up high everywhere it's brought up. That and most gamers hating JRPG random battles being another thing. (Personally, I prefer random battles. Fits the genre's gameplay structure better & difficulty balance wise when done right. Though for CT is make sense to remove them since it contains quite a bit of backtracking and wondering around aimlessly trying to figure out what to do next. Otherwise random battles also add toward the adventurous feel like your making a long journey in a fantastical work that seems larger then it would without random battles).


Anyway, I'm also thinking of maybe starting the SNES version of FF6 right away while CT is still fresh on my mind for a better comparison and analises.


And yes, I too am a big fan of Ted Woolsey's FF6, BoF and CT translations (never played SoM yet). So much so, that awhile back when I started a CT playthrough, my run ended right away as soon as I reached Frog. Though I did manage to finish the GBA retranslation of FF6 one, I really missed Ted Woolsey's touch. Like how he made Shadow so much cooler and so on. I too have always wondered what FF7 would of been like had Ted stayed with Square...


The Genesis has some really great RPGs too. Not as many, but some that for me are better then what I've played on SNES.

Netflix is a good game...been playing that one all day. Im getting back into sports so Ive been playing baseball and basketball alot.

Finally bought Original sin!

cant run extended edition on my abakus

but i am playing classic!

liking the game alot

also every sunday UTA 99 pug; lots of fun as usual + flaming

wish we could win a pug now and then but thats Torp` s fault imho

Lately I have been playing a bunch of different games and I switch among them depending on the day and my mood; they are Doom (2016), Evolve, Borderlands Pre-Sequel, Overwatch, Civilization Beyond Earth and Dragon Age Inquisition (campaign, literality for the 10th or so time). When I am done with those games there are a few on my list which I should eventually play, like Battleborn, Divitiniy Original Sin and a few others. They should keep me busy until Black Friday, when I intend to go on a game shopping spree.

i should probably try mythical old games as my laptop is not able to play post 2013 games
I tried baldur gates, but never made it out the first room, too much stuff to learn first
Maybe metal gear ... ?

Nice.  I think XBONE Back Compat gets all the extras loaded, regardless of game too.

Play for two months... THE BURNING LEGION HAS RETURNED!

Ever played Morrowind, man? If not, it's worth a shot. You'd need to get used to the weird combat system, but the world, the storythe atmosphere... Are just unforgettable


On topic, The Long Dark got updated, yay! The update looks amazing too, and it might get me hooked again on the sandbox. It's a beautiful little hidden gem of a game, if any of you could appreciate a survival game, then I definitely recommend it!