The weekend arrives, fatigue sets in, a brain overloaded with an unending to-do list spirals, a body is tired after a long week and wants a little fun and rest. There will be some form of Castlevania tonight.
Open Thread!
We Met Pain and Terror
I have to admit… I was not expecting to meet the Borderlands version of Penn and Teller for our game session tonight. That was actually pretty cool.
Traversing Portraits
For me, Portrait of Ruin somehow became the most neglected of the three Castlevania games in the Dominus Collection. I decided to give it some attention today; managed to beat one boss during lunch, and one more before calling it a night. I might torture myself tomorrow with Circle of the Moon… maybe I can make each day this week a Castlevania type of one, that seems to be the vibe I’m feeling.
More Soul Searching (In Aria of Sorrow)
I’m getting closer to obtaining all the souls in Aria of Sorrow! I started grinding away at it during lunch on my Steam Deck, then did more grinding tonight.
Next time I play I’ll be ready to venture into the chaotic realm to continue my adventure. Until that moment comes though, it’s time for me to get some rest under a starry, less pixelated sky.
One With The Shadows
The last couple of days have been filled with different types of green tea, some tidying, and lots of cinematic game play in one form or another.I’m ending the night as a ninja hiding in shadow. I’ve gone back to play some of the older levels in Aragami 2 to look for missing collectables, and up my kill count.
Back From The Soreness
It’s been a few days since I’ve been able to post, but I finally made it to the weekend. A few days of pain, and only my one sleepless night per week, but I made it. I decided to spend some time on the couch tonight playing Gori: Cuddly Carnage. I was a little rusty, but managed to remember the controls after doing a bit of backtracking. I’m just taking a break before I lay waste to the next boss battle.
I’m Sore… Open Thread
Not really feeling it tonight. I got off work and have been fighting pain on and off all evening. There were some things I wanted to get started on tonight, but I can’t if I’m unable to keep focus… Maybe if I’m feeling better tomorrow I’ll have something of more substance.
Open Thread.
The New Old Shantae Game Is Out!
Yesterday, Wayforward released their original Shantae Sequel that was originally intended for the Game Boy Advance! I’ve only managed to play a tiny bit of it, but it runs fine on Steam Deck. It also runs fine on my main system, which should go without saying… it also has a “Classic Mode” for experiencing how the game would have been if it had actually been released in 2004.
Given that this is an indie game, plus a series and a genre I’ve grown to like, it only made sense for me to shell out some dosh to add it to my ever expanding collection of entertainment!
My Weekend of Joy
It’s been a nice couple days of self care, especially after a busy week. On Friday I worked on an hour of sleep and a stomach flu, and on Saturday after work I kicked off the weekend by watching the first Deadpool movie – one of the many things I kept meaning to do but never had the time. On Sunday I gave my bedding some attention after a good brunch, trimmed my claws and got a good night of sleep after enjoying a small assortment of games. Today I got some time in on an exercise bike, and got a small walk in with good music to keep me company.
Now I have the rest of the evening to get a bit of relaxation and fun in before heading into work tomorrow. Perhaps some midnight gaming on the big TV. Last night it was the Castlevania Advance Collection for a bit of soul searching, and the night before it was a bit of Lego Ninjago. Tonight? Who knows… I just want the good vibes train to keep going, a train a lot of us can’t seem to get a ticket for these days.