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Media threads are for hobbyist. I'm a career media enjoyer. I post anything I finish over here.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Dec 13

Came to the realization Media Threads are a nightmare to manage in terms of organization, so but I value cataloging things I finish so I'm making it an account.

Each thing will be a separate post so I can freely post a few things about a thing, and just RT them to my main. No need to go yearly.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · 9h

Einhänder (1997)

One of Square's most underrated games, and one of the best OSTs on the PS1. Einhänder kicks a lot of ass and is incredibly challenging.

Also frames boss fights in such a cinematic way w/ the camera that make it feel like a badass 3D battle while retaining tight 2D shmup controls.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · 1d

Dead to Rights (2002)

Max Panye x John Woo video game where you fight evil Arabian Drunken Wizards, Ninjas, Clowns, and Evil Super Cops.

Tries to go for the Max Payne Noir narration but its way worse which makes it objectively better and funnier. Torgal the dog doesn't have shit on Shadow.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · 1d

New Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt (2025)

It's more PSG which means a lot of good bits and some bad stuff. Much less bad stuff this time however with more focus on the demons and the new immaculate angel twinks

A bit too much focus on Panty this time, but I do appreciate Tom Cruise showing up.

KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · 1d

Peacemaker Season 2 (2025)

Liked this more than Season 2 honestly. Less focused on big action/threats and more on the internal conflict and character development.

The complaints I hear about the finale especially make me feel like a crazy person. It was gas. Tim Meadows is a treasure.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · 1d

DanDaDan Season 2 (2025)

Still consistently great in all areas. Evil Eye is probably my favorite new addition.

The romance and comedy continue to be pretty great. Glad Bryce Papenbrook found this new niche in recent years of voicing "Character who sucks and sounds really stupid" its so funny.

KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · 1d

Sakamoto Days S1 Part 2 (2025)

Picks up from last season with another 11 good episodes.

More focus on Shin and his abilities this time and is the first time it felt like there were multi-part arcs. Like last time it ends a bit too early for me, need more.

Also the new OP is an all-time banger.

KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · 12d

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (2025)

Fantastic remake of the original that doesn't abandon any of the old stuff, rather just adapts it to the modern Trails style of gameplay.

Great English VA, gorgeous visuals. Only the downgraded localization compared to XSeed's serves as the only blemish on it.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · 12d

CITY THE ANIMATION (2025)

Immaculate comedy series with peak vibes. Constantly presenting some of the best and inventive animation throughout all its episodes.

Dub is also really really good, though its funny that they didn't even bother to dub the final half of the finale. Come on now.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · 12d

Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac (2025)

Excellent remake of the original and is priced really nicely too. Entirely changes bosses and one of the worlds so its worth also checking out the original.

Bursting with post-game content too. Really happy with the entire thing. Some nice story/voice acting as well.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · 28d

Trails into Reverie (2020)

Easily my favorite of the Trails series by a large margin.

Incredibly fast paced with a unique structure and a combat system that feels like the equivalent of the end of Gurren Lagaan.

Main story was fantastic, as was the side content. Post game finale was incredible.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Sep 15

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

As a film its probably a bit weaker in terms of characters and writing but has significantly more people being violently eaten so its equals out for me a little.

KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Sep 15

Looney Tunes Back in Action (2003)

They just let Steve Martin do whatever back then. Daffy Duck deserves to headline all films.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Sep 15

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

Kingdom Hearts III ReMind

KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Sep 12

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (2025)

The first in a trilogy of films adapting the series final arc and it shows. The intent is obviously giving cinematic production values for the shows ending.

I figured, and enjoyed this immensely. Those expecting a normal movie will die in the last 45 minutes.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Sep 8

Lazarus (2025)

Shinichiro Watanabe’s new anime is gorgeous and filled with awesome setpieces and music but also it ends up not really saying anything.

Its take on more episodic storytelling is executed the way detractors for Cowboy Bebop talk about Bebop. Sadly, a style over substance situation.

KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Sep 5

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (2025)

Excellent 2D action game with some light Metroidvania stuff. Combat feels great and there's plenty of challenging platforming/traversal stuff. Tee Lopes and Yuzo Koshiro OST and gorgeous visuals.

One of the games of all time.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Sep 1

Kirby and the Forgotten Land + DLC [Switch 2] (2025)

Forgotten Land was already a content rich Kirby game and as their first 3D Kirby surprisingly immaculate.

This Switch 2 version just shines it up, gives it great performance and the new DLC levels/bosses are a great bonus. Final Arena whips ass.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Aug 28

Kirby Star Allies (2018)

Being the last big 2D Kirby game (atm) it feels like this bombastic finale, further enforced now that its fully updated with tons of returning characters.

Probably my favorite finale to these and playing on Switch 2 it runs quite nice. Though upping to 60 would be dope.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Aug 28

Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards (2000)

Immensely delightful game with one of my favorite soundtracks in the series. Mixing powers is dope, and I really enjoying 100%ing it.

Did you know originally World 5, Shiver Star was gonna be called Pac-Man but they localized it as Doki Doki Literature Club?

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Aug 27

Kirby's Dream Course (1994)

Cool Kirby-themed golf game. Played both the main four multiplayer courses and the extra courses. A lot of unique mechanics, adaptations of Kirby's enemies/powers.

Its genuinely crazy they haven't just made a new one of these.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Aug 27

Kirby's Dream Land 3 (1997)

Amazing artstyle on this one and hits a good balance on difficulty. Powers tend to just be the better option for a lot of bosses though since some take a bit too long to give you projectiles.

Shame the 100% requirements are so stingy since the True Ending is awesome.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Aug 26

Kirby Super Star (1996)

Immaculate game. Obviously gets perfected in the DS remake but the SNES one with co-op remains an absolute banger.

Let's ignore the original Wham Bam Rock. Plasma is such a GOATed copy ability.

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KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Aug 26

Kirby's Dream Land 2 (1995)

Takes the Adventure formula and adds animal buddies and a thing to collect to get the True Ending finale.

Dark Matter is a pretty dope design. I bounce between liking it over Nightmare. This game is also evil and is constantly trying to trick you which rules.

KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Aug 26

Kirby's Adventure (1993)

Its cool to see how much of Kirby's formula is figured out this early. Copy abilities, Cool Meta Knight fight where you grab the sword, badass evil dude final boss, mixing in bonus minigames ect.

Final Boss is such a flex on NES but the slowdown makes it a... Nightmare!

KZ's Media Zone @kzxcellentarchive.bsky.social · Aug 26

Kirby's Dream Land (1992)

Delightful game. I like when it becomes a shooter. Kabula is cool. This was peak 25 minute gaming.