Rebecca
@1001gaymer.bsky.social
Newbie gamer working my ace lesbian ass through the 1,001 Video Games to Play Before You Die list.
Beaten: 20/1021
Completed: 17/1021
Beating:
Completing: Animal Crossing, Bejeweled Twist, Portal 2
Beaten: 20/1021
Completed: 17/1021
Beating:
Completing: Animal Crossing, Bejeweled Twist, Portal 2
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Rebecca
@1001gaymer.bsky.social
· Jan 27
{Personal} Rules for the Challenge:
1. Beating a game entails reaching the [true] ending and watching the credits.
2. Completing a game entails getting 100%.
3. Remasters/QOL upgrades are allowed. Remakes are not.
4. Physical comfort is prioritized over original play method.
1. Beating a game entails reaching the [true] ending and watching the credits.
2. Completing a game entails getting 100%.
3. Remasters/QOL upgrades are allowed. Remakes are not.
4. Physical comfort is prioritized over original play method.
Game 20: Machinarium
Release Year: 2009
Developer: Amanita Design
Genre: point-and-click
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 10:06
Rating: 7/10
List: Award-winning indie game with strong art direction and good use of point-and-click.
Release Year: 2009
Developer: Amanita Design
Genre: point-and-click
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 10:06
Rating: 7/10
List: Award-winning indie game with strong art direction and good use of point-and-click.
February 8, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Game 20: Machinarium
Release Year: 2009
Developer: Amanita Design
Genre: point-and-click
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 10:06
Rating: 7/10
List: Award-winning indie game with strong art direction and good use of point-and-click.
Release Year: 2009
Developer: Amanita Design
Genre: point-and-click
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 10:06
Rating: 7/10
List: Award-winning indie game with strong art direction and good use of point-and-click.
Game 19: Red Dead Redemption
Release Year: 2010
Developer: Rockstar San Diego
Genre: action adventure
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 64:42
Rating: 9/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
Release Year: 2010
Developer: Rockstar San Diego
Genre: action adventure
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 64:42
Rating: 9/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
January 22, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Game 19: Red Dead Redemption
Release Year: 2010
Developer: Rockstar San Diego
Genre: action adventure
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 64:42
Rating: 9/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
Release Year: 2010
Developer: Rockstar San Diego
Genre: action adventure
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 64:42
Rating: 9/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
Game 18: Picross DS
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Jupiter
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: 3DS
Time to Beat: 73:36
Rating: 6/10
List: Stylus and touchscreen finally brought nonograms to commercial success in the West.
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Jupiter
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: 3DS
Time to Beat: 73:36
Rating: 6/10
List: Stylus and touchscreen finally brought nonograms to commercial success in the West.
November 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Game 18: Picross DS
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Jupiter
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: 3DS
Time to Beat: 73:36
Rating: 6/10
List: Stylus and touchscreen finally brought nonograms to commercial success in the West.
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Jupiter
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: 3DS
Time to Beat: 73:36
Rating: 6/10
List: Stylus and touchscreen finally brought nonograms to commercial success in the West.
Game 17: Portal 2
Release Year: 2011
Developer: Valve
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 13:48
Rating: 7/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
Release Year: 2011
Developer: Valve
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 13:48
Rating: 7/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Game 17: Portal 2
Release Year: 2011
Developer: Valve
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 13:48
Rating: 7/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
Release Year: 2011
Developer: Valve
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 13:48
Rating: 7/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
Game 16: Portal
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Valve
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 7:24
Rating: 7/10
List: Has a massive following justified by unique mechanics and environmental storytelling.
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Valve
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 7:24
Rating: 7/10
List: Has a massive following justified by unique mechanics and environmental storytelling.
November 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Game 16: Portal
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Valve
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 7:24
Rating: 7/10
List: Has a massive following justified by unique mechanics and environmental storytelling.
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Valve
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 7:24
Rating: 7/10
List: Has a massive following justified by unique mechanics and environmental storytelling.
Game 15: Freedom Fighters
Release Year: 2003
Developer: IO Interactive
Genre: shmup
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 14:12
Rating: 5/10
List: Fondly remembered squad-based shooter from the PS2 era.
Release Year: 2003
Developer: IO Interactive
Genre: shmup
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 14:12
Rating: 5/10
List: Fondly remembered squad-based shooter from the PS2 era.
November 6, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Game 15: Freedom Fighters
Release Year: 2003
Developer: IO Interactive
Genre: shmup
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 14:12
Rating: 5/10
List: Fondly remembered squad-based shooter from the PS2 era.
Release Year: 2003
Developer: IO Interactive
Genre: shmup
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 14:12
Rating: 5/10
List: Fondly remembered squad-based shooter from the PS2 era.
Game 14: The 7th Guest
Release Year: 1993
Developer: Trilobyte
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 15:30 [looked up two puzzles/one navigation helper]
Rating: 5/10
List: Horror game targeted to adults that spearheaded the FMV fad.
Release Year: 1993
Developer: Trilobyte
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 15:30 [looked up two puzzles/one navigation helper]
Rating: 5/10
List: Horror game targeted to adults that spearheaded the FMV fad.
October 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Game 14: The 7th Guest
Release Year: 1993
Developer: Trilobyte
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 15:30 [looked up two puzzles/one navigation helper]
Rating: 5/10
List: Horror game targeted to adults that spearheaded the FMV fad.
Release Year: 1993
Developer: Trilobyte
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 15:30 [looked up two puzzles/one navigation helper]
Rating: 5/10
List: Horror game targeted to adults that spearheaded the FMV fad.
Game 13: Dragon Age: Origins
Release Year: 2009
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 85:30
Rating: 7/10
List: Mature fantasy world and themes building on prior BioWare successes.
Release Year: 2009
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 85:30
Rating: 7/10
List: Mature fantasy world and themes building on prior BioWare successes.
September 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Game 13: Dragon Age: Origins
Release Year: 2009
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 85:30
Rating: 7/10
List: Mature fantasy world and themes building on prior BioWare successes.
Release Year: 2009
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 85:30
Rating: 7/10
List: Mature fantasy world and themes building on prior BioWare successes.
Game 12: Wario World
Release Year: 2003
Developer: Treasure
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: GameCube
Time to Beat: 23:30
Rating: 8/10
List: First game starring Wario.
Release Year: 2003
Developer: Treasure
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: GameCube
Time to Beat: 23:30
Rating: 8/10
List: First game starring Wario.
August 14, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Game 12: Wario World
Release Year: 2003
Developer: Treasure
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: GameCube
Time to Beat: 23:30
Rating: 8/10
List: First game starring Wario.
Release Year: 2003
Developer: Treasure
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: GameCube
Time to Beat: 23:30
Rating: 8/10
List: First game starring Wario.
Game 11: BioShock Infinite
Release Year: 2013
Developer: Irrational Games
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 15:18
Rating: 4/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
Release Year: 2013
Developer: Irrational Games
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 15:18
Rating: 4/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
August 14, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Game 11: BioShock Infinite
Release Year: 2013
Developer: Irrational Games
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 15:18
Rating: 4/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
Release Year: 2013
Developer: Irrational Games
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 15:18
Rating: 4/10
List: Unknown - 2013 edition not available online.
Game 10: BioShock 2
Release Year: 2010
Developer: 2K Marin
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 16:36
Rating: 7/10
List: Used the same setting as BioShock to explore a more subtle philosophy.
Release Year: 2010
Developer: 2K Marin
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 16:36
Rating: 7/10
List: Used the same setting as BioShock to explore a more subtle philosophy.
July 9, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Game 10: BioShock 2
Release Year: 2010
Developer: 2K Marin
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 16:36
Rating: 7/10
List: Used the same setting as BioShock to explore a more subtle philosophy.
Release Year: 2010
Developer: 2K Marin
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 16:36
Rating: 7/10
List: Used the same setting as BioShock to explore a more subtle philosophy.
Game 9: BioShock
Release Year: 2007
Developer: 2K Boston/2K Australia
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 19:42
Rating: 7/10
List: Explored the FPS genre with a strong narrative exploring Randian philosophy.
Release Year: 2007
Developer: 2K Boston/2K Australia
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 19:42
Rating: 7/10
List: Explored the FPS genre with a strong narrative exploring Randian philosophy.
June 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Game 9: BioShock
Release Year: 2007
Developer: 2K Boston/2K Australia
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 19:42
Rating: 7/10
List: Explored the FPS genre with a strong narrative exploring Randian philosophy.
Release Year: 2007
Developer: 2K Boston/2K Australia
Genre: FPS
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 19:42
Rating: 7/10
List: Explored the FPS genre with a strong narrative exploring Randian philosophy.
Game 8: Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure
Release Year: 2009
Developer: EA Tiburon
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: 3DS
Time to Beat: 55:33
Rating: 4/10
List: First combination of a platformer and a match-3 game.
Release Year: 2009
Developer: EA Tiburon
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: 3DS
Time to Beat: 55:33
Rating: 4/10
List: First combination of a platformer and a match-3 game.
May 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Game 8: Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure
Release Year: 2009
Developer: EA Tiburon
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: 3DS
Time to Beat: 55:33
Rating: 4/10
List: First combination of a platformer and a match-3 game.
Release Year: 2009
Developer: EA Tiburon
Genre: puzzle platformer
Where Played: 3DS
Time to Beat: 55:33
Rating: 4/10
List: First combination of a platformer and a match-3 game.
Game 7: Bejeweled Twist
Release Year: 2008
Developer: PopCap Games
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 26:12
Rating: 9/10
List: A literal twist on the match-3 genre.
Release Year: 2008
Developer: PopCap Games
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 26:12
Rating: 9/10
List: A literal twist on the match-3 genre.
May 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Game 7: Bejeweled Twist
Release Year: 2008
Developer: PopCap Games
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 26:12
Rating: 9/10
List: A literal twist on the match-3 genre.
Release Year: 2008
Developer: PopCap Games
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 26:12
Rating: 9/10
List: A literal twist on the match-3 genre.
Game 6: Animal Crossing
Release Year: 2001
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: social sim
Where Played: GameCube
Time to Beat: ~65:00
Rating: 10/10
List: Use of the new clock feature reimagined the sim genre.
Release Year: 2001
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: social sim
Where Played: GameCube
Time to Beat: ~65:00
Rating: 10/10
List: Use of the new clock feature reimagined the sim genre.
May 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Game 6: Animal Crossing
Release Year: 2001
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: social sim
Where Played: GameCube
Time to Beat: ~65:00
Rating: 10/10
List: Use of the new clock feature reimagined the sim genre.
Release Year: 2001
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: social sim
Where Played: GameCube
Time to Beat: ~65:00
Rating: 10/10
List: Use of the new clock feature reimagined the sim genre.
Game 5: Mass Effect 2
Release Year: 2010
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 43:24
Rating: 7/10
List: Strong storytelling and true freedom of choice for players.
Release Year: 2010
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 43:24
Rating: 7/10
List: Strong storytelling and true freedom of choice for players.
April 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Game 5: Mass Effect 2
Release Year: 2010
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 43:24
Rating: 7/10
List: Strong storytelling and true freedom of choice for players.
Release Year: 2010
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 43:24
Rating: 7/10
List: Strong storytelling and true freedom of choice for players.
Game 4: Mass Effect
Release Year: 2007
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 41:12
Rating: 10/10
List: BioWare’s original take on the space opera genre.
Release Year: 2007
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 41:12
Rating: 10/10
List: BioWare’s original take on the space opera genre.
April 8, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Game 4: Mass Effect
Release Year: 2007
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 41:12
Rating: 10/10
List: BioWare’s original take on the space opera genre.
Release Year: 2007
Developer: BioWare
Genre: RPG
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 41:12
Rating: 10/10
List: BioWare’s original take on the space opera genre.
Game 3: Critter Crunch
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Capybara Games
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 8:06
Rating: 8/10
List: Cute graphics belie truly challenging gameplay.
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Capybara Games
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 8:06
Rating: 8/10
List: Cute graphics belie truly challenging gameplay.
March 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Game 3: Critter Crunch
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Capybara Games
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 8:06
Rating: 8/10
List: Cute graphics belie truly challenging gameplay.
Release Year: 2007
Developer: Capybara Games
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 8:06
Rating: 8/10
List: Cute graphics belie truly challenging gameplay.
Game 2: [The Logical Journey of the] Zoombinis
Release Year: 1995
Developer: Broderbund
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 61:20
Rating: 5/10
List: First popular example of integrating learning into the gameplay.
Release Year: 1995
Developer: Broderbund
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 61:20
Rating: 5/10
List: First popular example of integrating learning into the gameplay.
February 27, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Game 2: [The Logical Journey of the] Zoombinis
Release Year: 1995
Developer: Broderbund
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 61:20
Rating: 5/10
List: First popular example of integrating learning into the gameplay.
Release Year: 1995
Developer: Broderbund
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 61:20
Rating: 5/10
List: First popular example of integrating learning into the gameplay.
Game 1: World of Goo
Release Year: 2008
Developer: 2D Boy
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 10:17
Rating: 5/10
List: First viral success of the ‘08 indie game boom. Hit Top Ten sales with a budget of $10K.
Release Year: 2008
Developer: 2D Boy
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 10:17
Rating: 5/10
List: First viral success of the ‘08 indie game boom. Hit Top Ten sales with a budget of $10K.
January 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Game 1: World of Goo
Release Year: 2008
Developer: 2D Boy
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 10:17
Rating: 5/10
List: First viral success of the ‘08 indie game boom. Hit Top Ten sales with a budget of $10K.
Release Year: 2008
Developer: 2D Boy
Genre: puzzle
Where Played: Steam
Time to Beat: 10:17
Rating: 5/10
List: First viral success of the ‘08 indie game boom. Hit Top Ten sales with a budget of $10K.
{Personal} Rules for the Challenge:
1. Beating a game entails reaching the [true] ending and watching the credits.
2. Completing a game entails getting 100%.
3. Remasters/QOL upgrades are allowed. Remakes are not.
4. Physical comfort is prioritized over original play method.
1. Beating a game entails reaching the [true] ending and watching the credits.
2. Completing a game entails getting 100%.
3. Remasters/QOL upgrades are allowed. Remakes are not.
4. Physical comfort is prioritized over original play method.
January 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
{Personal} Rules for the Challenge:
1. Beating a game entails reaching the [true] ending and watching the credits.
2. Completing a game entails getting 100%.
3. Remasters/QOL upgrades are allowed. Remakes are not.
4. Physical comfort is prioritized over original play method.
1. Beating a game entails reaching the [true] ending and watching the credits.
2. Completing a game entails getting 100%.
3. Remasters/QOL upgrades are allowed. Remakes are not.
4. Physical comfort is prioritized over original play method.