It was almost a year ago that I tried Dave the Diver, but it kinda fell to the wayside against the many Castlevania’s and other games requiring my attention. I took it for a spin tonight and pretty much decided this was the game that will distract me for the rest of the evening. Dave the Diver is more than just a game about a diver. You dive by day, and serve sushi at a restaurant by night while performing quests in between. It’s one of the more cozier games I’ve played. I can understand the well deserved hype!
Replace The G With An R And You Get…
Once again it’s time for me to try something new. I recently bought some of the Ninja Gaiden games during one of the steam sales. Started with Ninja Gaiden II Black last night and I’ve been having fun with it, even before finding the mods. My only complaint about it so far is the camera. You can’t focus on an enemy like you can in most modern hack n’ slasher games. Ordinarily I’d chock that up to it being a limitation with the original game, but this is running in the unreal engine… where there are many games that allow you to focus on a particular enemy. It isn’t a deal-breaker, more of an annoyance than anything.
Lame camera controls aside; I’m almost three chapters in and holding it together. Will have to come back to this one soon.
Gaming Through Mental Fog
Moving the plot forward, ever so slowly. I solved a couple of rooms using portals and water spouts before my brain was consumed in a fog that only comes when one is severely deprived of sleep. I treated myself to a private picnic after work, so apart from working a full day I walked a few miles through town. There should be no issues with falling asleep tonight.
Obligatory Kitty Post
It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a pic of our youngest furbabies! Sometimes Billy and Mandy can be found cuddling together (when they’re not trying to bite and lick each other). It’s so cool seeing a bonded pair in action (or inaction in this case). They’re almost like one cat that splits into two.
I’ve Been Waiting For This
The return of the Steam Controller 2… and more! When the original Steam Controller came out I had to get one, the gyro and the trackpads made 3D gaming better than just relying on analog sticks. It looks this revision took a lot of inspiration from the Steam Deck. Trackpads are square now instead of round, they add a second analog stick and an actual D Pad – something I wish they had on the original. Four mappable buttons on on the bottom instead of the two grips. I can’t wait to see the price!
That might be a day one purchase for me.
Shantae: My Weekend Distraction
I’ve been plowing through Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution over the weekend! I’m very close to finishing up Chapter 3! Obtained the final transformation dance, and now I’m collecting items I couldn’t get to before, in traditional metroidvania fashion. Will probably play a bit more before calling it a night.
Late Friday Night Open Thread
We had an unexpected sunny day! It gave me the excuse to walk around town after work and get some real lunch. I’ve been wanting to sample all the offerings around town. A couple weeks ago I tried one of the new pubs, last week I went to a local Thai place, and today I went to a place I hadn’t been in well over a year. Being an introvert makes it hard for me to take myself out to lunch, but I’m slowly trying to treat myself more often. After all, you only get to live once.
Open Thread.