I was about 10 hours into Digimon Story Time Stranger on Series X, but I haven’t been able to play for a week. Look forward to getting home and playing it again tomorrow. So far I think it’s better than the last few Digimon games (Next Order, Cyber Sleuth, and Survive). I should take a look at the achievements list, because I would consider 100% completing it if it’s not too difficult. The visuals are very nice, I would recommend this game to anyone, as it’s a great jrpg/monster collection game. This is probably my game of the year so far, followed by Doom TDA (haven’t played Ninja Gaiden 4 yet though)
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I revisited Eternal Strands to play to the free DLC. If you enjoyed the main game and haven’t gone back to play the new area/boss, then I recommend it. I fully upgraded all my weaver abilities, completed the codex, and found all the armor and weapon designs. It’s still one of my favorite games this year.
I started Keeper. Gorgeous game, but it starting as a walking simulator wasn’t what I had in mind. It’s adding more mechanics as I go, so I’m still interested in playing through it.
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Just finished a 1000G playthrough of Keeper (I’m a sucker for achievements) and loved every minute of it. I think it might be Double Fine’s best game to date tbh. It does so much with so little narratively and gameplay wise. There’s no dialogue and the platforming is quite easy going, but it has an unmistakable visual style to it that is ethereal and beautiful. The puzzles are fun and easy enough to navigate, it requires you to think without wrecking your head and halting your progres for too long. Just a joy to play from start to finish, one of 2025’s best imo.
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I’m in the endgame of Time Stranger and man, is this really a coincidence? I’ll have to scour the internet to see if there’s any intentional referencing at play.
Anyway, looks like they finally give you all the side quests you need to finish agent skills in the endgame. I’m gonna be a little pest and cheese all those out before the final battle. Hopefully I can curb stomp!
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I FINISHED DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER Game stats (the game card can be useful) Time Played: 4d 20h 27m Gamerscore: 865/1000 (86%) Achievements: 42/46
I’m not a completionist, so I’m pretty proud of myself. This is the first game I’ve finished since… let’s not talk about that. I also registered all 459 (I think that’s all in the game, internet sources jump between that number and 475 but it seems like the difference are dlc coming soon).
The writing felt like the Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth games. It wore its heart on its sleeve, but still managed to sucker punch me in the gut. The biggest change is how post MCU this felt (or maybe how post MCU I am with noticing it). The climax had SOOO many “On your left” moments.
There’s a new game plus and some upgrades and special challenges left; I might go back to it in time (definitely when the dlc drops since I bought the ultra super max F you money edition). But I also took the time to get to max agent rank 10, finish all the side quests (that actually took no time at all compared to previous games (getting around is a lot easier, though I’d still love a true open world and far less loading screens)), and digivolve “further beryond” many times. So I’ll probably chill for now. [super spoiler] [spoiler]
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Maybe I can finish Keeper or Ninja Gaiden 4 or Metaphor or Yakuza 8 or Visions of Mana or Avowed or probably just start Outer Worlds 2 
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Just finished up Pacific Drive last night after trying it on a whim - great game. Really enjoyed maintaining and upgrading my truck - the developers really did a great job making you feel connected to this hunk of metal throughout the game.
I do have a complaint though - I felt like the second half of the game kinda lagged behind in the savaging and crafting side of things. There was a pretty large section of the game where I didn’t really make any substancial changes to my car, and when I finally started finding the materials to craft the best range of parts I was already at the end and didn’t really need it. I searched online and found a bunch of people had a similar experience or just never even came across the materials needed.
Additionally it felt frustrating there was no real progression in the locations you explore - a set of cabins at the start of the game felt much the same as a set of cabins at the end of the game, and so on. Some materials you need throughout the game and there is no real easier way to acquire them as you get further in either - so you gotta keep going to these samey locations.
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Finished Hades 2 (the main story at least). It’s honestly a stranger experience and feeling compared to Hades 1 because I got 2 in early access on Steam vs 1 when it came to Xbox in its super complete version. Already Hades 2 has gotten some rather significant post launch story changes in its most recent update. And the whole thing. I don’t know playing in early access has made it so I completed much more of Hades 2 and put more hours in than 1. But I’m also left feeling more hollow about completing the game because like, even before full launch I had been clearing MULTIPLE runs with the full vow of rivals (hard mode bosses). And how I unlocked things and story beats was much more spaced out. Honestly, I’m too impatient to have not gotten the early access version, but I kinda wish I didn’t know it existed until it came to Xbox. My experience with Hades (1) just hits so different.
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Satisfactory - still doing the tutorial but really fun so far. It’s really gratifying getting a production process up and running. My factory line is beginner level crude. I’m guessing all of those sweet setups you see in promotional videos will take hundreds of hours of experience. But the early game baby steps are fun.
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Finished Keeper yesterday and loved it! DF casually released one of the best looking games ever…loved the game in general as well, it keeps things fresh gameplay wise until the end and it’s fun to play! Can’t wait to see what else they are cooking!
Also playing VF5: R.E.V.O WS online with a good friend of mine and we are having a blast, game plays amazing and online play is stellar. Besides that I will get back to Silent Hill f, I believe I can finish it until SH2R comes out at the 21st.
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I bought a Switch 2 over the weekend. I started Mario Kart World and I I fired up Mario 3D World / Bowser’s Fury for the first time. I am enjoying Mario Kart World and 3D World. Bowser’s Fury is the one that I didn’t want to put it down though.
Almost done with Destiny 2 for now. One more intrinsic for the Graviton Spike and I think I’ll put it down until Renegades hits. One of my good friends that has co-oped the whole game with me has zero interest since Edge of Fate dropped, so it’s been tough getting back into it.
Continued Eastward. It’s the perfect game to play over the cloud on a smaller screen (mini iPad + Razer Kishi v2). Could just be me, but I do feel like there are less hitches over xCloud than before. I almost forgot I was streaming it.
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Satisfactory and deep rock galactic survivors. I think I’m part of the problem with society’s short attention span. I’ll work on my factory for a little bit, then switch over to DRGS for another run, then back to the factory. Just back and forth in the same play session.
Well back to the factory. I have to rebuild my power infrastructure today. I wonder how long today’s project will last before I decide to tear it down for an even better power plant!
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Finished Robocop: Unfinished (huh!) Business after 13 hours on Hard and had a ton of fun with the game. It’s more of a proper sequel than an expansion with a cool new story & setting, gunplay is still freakin’ great and the new additions like the new enemies and the cryo weapon were really good! anyone who likes the first two Robo movies should play Rogue City and Unfinished Business, Teyon really did the Robo IP justice with these two games.
Also playing Silent Hill f (I am at the School area) and loving it so far, never expected a game with this kind of setting feel so right as a Silent Hill game but here we are. Visually the game is beautiful btw with excellent art direction and sound design (especially with headphones) is amazing. Currently stuck at the box puzzle! can’t wait to play more tonight.
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Yesterday I finished Super Mario 3D World. I thought it was a pretty good Mario game. I heard it doesn’t get challenging until the bonus worlds. Fun game. I had a look at Bowser’s Fury and I will take a break before coming back to it.
In Pokemon Legends Z-A I’m ranked D in the story mode. I also started Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Paper Mario The Origami King. Xenoblade has an interesting story, reminded me of Logan’s Run. Paper Mario Origami King has great visuals
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SM3W is really great and the bonus worlds are the reason I like it so much, they are the best part of the game IMO. I loved Odyssey as well and the mechanics were excellent but the bonus worlds/endgame were not as fleshed out and challenging. If you come back for Bowser’s Fury in the future and you are in the mood for more 3D World check out the bonus worlds, they are definitely worth playing!
Continuing with Silent Hill f and the game is getting better and better. Also it’s surprisingly varied and the puzzles are very fun, probably the best puzzles in the genre since I dunno Remake 1? story is getting more and more crazy and interesting as well. Also I am playing in quality mode and the game is gorgeous and plays really good at 30fps, for a weird reason I checked out performance mode but it didn’t feel right..too bad there isn’t a 40fps mode.
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I actually went back this afternoon to play some Bowser’s Fury. At the moment, I have a total of 37 cat shines. It’s pretty good, I’m enjoying it and will probably finish it next time I play. I’m definitely going to go back and try the bonus worlds for 3D World as per your recommendation. By any chance, have you played Super Luigi U for New Super Mario Bros. U deluxe as well? I had my eye on that too.
Sounds like you’re enjoying Silent Hill f. I’m glad. I hope Resident Evil 9 is enjoyable for you as well
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The funny thing is that I haven’t played Bowser’s Fury since I’ve only played the vanilla/Wii U version back on release and never got the Switch version, BF looks really cool though and I Iove my 3D platformers so I should play this one! I’ve never played the 2D Wii U games but the Luigi one is supposedly pretty good and quite challenging too IIRC. To be honest (and this may sound dumb) the art style of those games were a turn off for me, never liked the look of them…Wonder looks great though.
Yeah as horror fan I am very happy with the latest releases plus the ones that are actually coming soon - Cronos was amazing, SHf is great too, SH2R is coming out on Xbox this week and Requiem is only a few months away. It’s great to see the genre doing so good right now, at least in terms of software…sales wise is a whole other discussion but as long as we are getting quality new games in the genre I’ll be more than happy.
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Borderlands 4 when my brother is available, which is now and then.
Mafia ToC, Kingdom Come: Deliverance and in between those Powerwash Simulator 2.
I finished Bowser’s Fury. I did not get all 100 cat shines but I did get plenty to beat the final boss and see the credits. It’s an interesting game, sort of like a concept for an open world Mario. I enjoyed it. Now onto Pokemon Legends Z-A where I am rank C now.
yeah sometimes I prefer 2d mario, sometimes 3d. The art in the New Super Mario Bros series is take it or leave it I guess. I don’t hate it.
Glad to hear it man. I used to be a big Resident Evil fan, I’ve beaten all the mainline games and Revelations games. Enjoy the horror games. I didn’t realise Silent Hill 2 remake was out soon. The og SH2 is the only SH game I’ve beaten. Good game
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the game I logged the most hours on my Switch. One of my favorite JRPGs ever. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is what made me pick my Switch back up and the last game I bought and finished on it. I didn’t like it nearly as much as XC2 (by the end of XC2 I just didn’t want to leave the world and characters), but it was a good time, and I’m glad it got some recognition that year it came out. Hope you’re enjoying it as well!
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Yep I loved Xenoblade 1 and 2 (haven’t played much of X), I don’t know why it took me so long to get to 3. Thought 2 took a really long time to get going but when it did around chapter 6 it was well worth it. I read in some circles that 3 is the weakest of the xenoblade games, but I’m still willing to give it a go. I’m not very far in yet, I’ve mainly been playing Mario and Pokemon, but thank you. I’ll save Xenoblade X on switch for last. I know you like Digimon but do you play Pokemon?? Legends Z-A is good
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