AlanWithTea || The Indie Ocean
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Infrequent YouTuber, fairly prolific poster, siaradwr gwael o Gymraeg. Likes indie games, board games, trad roguelikes, medieval history.
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This #RandomGameSaturday gives us Mario Kart DS
I bought this in San Francisco in 2008 and played it the entire time that I was stranded at the airport in Chicago on the way back
I bought this in San Francisco in 2008 and played it the entire time that I was stranded at the airport in Chicago on the way back
December 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
This #RandomGameSaturday gives us Mario Kart DS
I bought this in San Francisco in 2008 and played it the entire time that I was stranded at the airport in Chicago on the way back
I bought this in San Francisco in 2008 and played it the entire time that I was stranded at the airport in Chicago on the way back
It's funny that I'm "a top 2% global fan" when I know literally two songs by them
December 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It's funny that I'm "a top 2% global fan" when I know literally two songs by them
Next finish: Path of the Abyss
A 'blobber' with a clever combat system that forces you to make agonising decisions. It has a steep learning curve thanks to poorly explained mechanics (there are some aspects I still don't understand) but it's worth persisting with.
A 'blobber' with a clever combat system that forces you to make agonising decisions. It has a steep learning curve thanks to poorly explained mechanics (there are some aspects I still don't understand) but it's worth persisting with.
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Next finish: Path of the Abyss
A 'blobber' with a clever combat system that forces you to make agonising decisions. It has a steep learning curve thanks to poorly explained mechanics (there are some aspects I still don't understand) but it's worth persisting with.
A 'blobber' with a clever combat system that forces you to make agonising decisions. It has a steep learning curve thanks to poorly explained mechanics (there are some aspects I still don't understand) but it's worth persisting with.
Let's do one for 20 years ago too - 2005
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
December 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Let's do one for 20 years ago too - 2005
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
As we approach the time for year-end lists of top games, I thought it'd be fun to pick some top games from 30 years ago - 1995
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
December 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
As we approach the time for year-end lists of top games, I thought it'd be fun to pick some top games from 30 years ago - 1995
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
In other news, I'm not much of a racing game person but I've been reasonably enjoying Xenon Racer
December 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In other news, I'm not much of a racing game person but I've been reasonably enjoying Xenon Racer
I think I'm close to the end of Path of the Abyss. Hopefully I can wrap it up tonight
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I think I'm close to the end of Path of the Abyss. Hopefully I can wrap it up tonight
Also, I clip
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Also, I clip
Recap time with Twitch
www.twitch.tv/hungrygoriya
www.twitch.tv/lunamothwings
www.twitch.tv/jessehhkidd
www.twitch.tv/interjace
www.twitch.tv/rat707
www.twitch.tv/hungrygoriya
www.twitch.tv/lunamothwings
www.twitch.tv/jessehhkidd
www.twitch.tv/interjace
www.twitch.tv/rat707
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Let's have a quick skirc
Some surprises. My inner used to be pretty static, but it's all over the place now
Some surprises. My inner used to be pretty static, but it's all over the place now
December 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Let's have a quick skirc
Some surprises. My inner used to be pretty static, but it's all over the place now
Some surprises. My inner used to be pretty static, but it's all over the place now
Roadwarden. I don't like survival mechanics or time limits, and yet I love RW
I think it's because the restrictions are so tight that you can't possibly do everything, which counterintuitively frees you to just roam around and experiment
I think it's because the restrictions are so tight that you can't possibly do everything, which counterintuitively frees you to just roam around and experiment
December 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Roadwarden. I don't like survival mechanics or time limits, and yet I love RW
I think it's because the restrictions are so tight that you can't possibly do everything, which counterintuitively frees you to just roam around and experiment
I think it's because the restrictions are so tight that you can't possibly do everything, which counterintuitively frees you to just roam around and experiment
For #RandomGameSaturday I drew Final Fantasy Anthology on the PS1
I think I dabbled a bit but never really sat down with it properly
I think I dabbled a bit but never really sat down with it properly
November 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
For #RandomGameSaturday I drew Final Fantasy Anthology on the PS1
I think I dabbled a bit but never really sat down with it properly
I think I dabbled a bit but never really sat down with it properly
I have only one answer to this question:
BODY
HARVEST
BODY
HARVEST
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I have only one answer to this question:
BODY
HARVEST
BODY
HARVEST
Also, I'm not convinced I want to eat zombie-infused rice
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Also, I'm not convinced I want to eat zombie-infused rice
Resumed playing Path of the Abyss after a few months away.
I've reached a point where I'm hitting dungeon crawl staples that I've heard of but never experienced myself, like spinners 😨
I've reached a point where I'm hitting dungeon crawl staples that I've heard of but never experienced myself, like spinners 😨
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Resumed playing Path of the Abyss after a few months away.
I've reached a point where I'm hitting dungeon crawl staples that I've heard of but never experienced myself, like spinners 😨
I've reached a point where I'm hitting dungeon crawl staples that I've heard of but never experienced myself, like spinners 😨
Next finish: Guns of Fury
A metroidvania with an aesthetic and moment-to-moment gameplay lifted straight from Metal Slug. It even has those little touches, like an enemy eating at a table etc. Some of the bosses are annoying to fight but overall it's pretty good
A metroidvania with an aesthetic and moment-to-moment gameplay lifted straight from Metal Slug. It even has those little touches, like an enemy eating at a table etc. Some of the bosses are annoying to fight but overall it's pretty good
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Next finish: Guns of Fury
A metroidvania with an aesthetic and moment-to-moment gameplay lifted straight from Metal Slug. It even has those little touches, like an enemy eating at a table etc. Some of the bosses are annoying to fight but overall it's pretty good
A metroidvania with an aesthetic and moment-to-moment gameplay lifted straight from Metal Slug. It even has those little touches, like an enemy eating at a table etc. Some of the bosses are annoying to fight but overall it's pretty good
Decided to start up the relatively recently released Guns of Fury.
How could I resist a metroidvania done in the style of Metal Slug?
How could I resist a metroidvania done in the style of Metal Slug?
November 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Decided to start up the relatively recently released Guns of Fury.
How could I resist a metroidvania done in the style of Metal Slug?
How could I resist a metroidvania done in the style of Metal Slug?
For #RandomGameSaturday I drew Prey - not the more recent 'immersive sim' one but the Xbox 360 FPS about being abducted by aliens and then fighting to escape.
It's a better game than it sounds like it would be, with some novel gameplay features going on.
It's a better game than it sounds like it would be, with some novel gameplay features going on.
November 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
For #RandomGameSaturday I drew Prey - not the more recent 'immersive sim' one but the Xbox 360 FPS about being abducted by aliens and then fighting to escape.
It's a better game than it sounds like it would be, with some novel gameplay features going on.
It's a better game than it sounds like it would be, with some novel gameplay features going on.
Next finish is Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
Overshadowed by Doom, which it mimics a lot, and its own successor Hexen, but actually pretty good in its own right. Consumables add something to the basic template, and the environments are prettier than Doom's bases
Overshadowed by Doom, which it mimics a lot, and its own successor Hexen, but actually pretty good in its own right. Consumables add something to the basic template, and the environments are prettier than Doom's bases
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Next finish is Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
Overshadowed by Doom, which it mimics a lot, and its own successor Hexen, but actually pretty good in its own right. Consumables add something to the basic template, and the environments are prettier than Doom's bases
Overshadowed by Doom, which it mimics a lot, and its own successor Hexen, but actually pretty good in its own right. Consumables add something to the basic template, and the environments are prettier than Doom's bases
So far I'd say Heretic isn't as good as Doom BUT it does have some more eye-pleasing environments than Doom's parade of space bases/hell forts
November 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
So far I'd say Heretic isn't as good as Doom BUT it does have some more eye-pleasing environments than Doom's parade of space bases/hell forts
Next finish: Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
A "blobber" (party dungeon crawl e.g. Grimrock) but unlike many in the genre it's pretty short at around 8 hours. A couple of annoying areas aside, it's pretty good. I find this genre hit and miss. This one is mostly hit.
A "blobber" (party dungeon crawl e.g. Grimrock) but unlike many in the genre it's pretty short at around 8 hours. A couple of annoying areas aside, it's pretty good. I find this genre hit and miss. This one is mostly hit.
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Next finish: Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
A "blobber" (party dungeon crawl e.g. Grimrock) but unlike many in the genre it's pretty short at around 8 hours. A couple of annoying areas aside, it's pretty good. I find this genre hit and miss. This one is mostly hit.
A "blobber" (party dungeon crawl e.g. Grimrock) but unlike many in the genre it's pretty short at around 8 hours. A couple of annoying areas aside, it's pretty good. I find this genre hit and miss. This one is mostly hit.
*Reading a game description* "Oh this sounds pretty good--"
"...Oh. Oh no."
"...Oh. Oh no."
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
*Reading a game description* "Oh this sounds pretty good--"
"...Oh. Oh no."
"...Oh. Oh no."
My childhood favourite board game. Later editions weren't the same because Gary Chalk's art was such a large part of the vibe. Also, the City expansion was the ultimate form of the game.
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
My childhood favourite board game. Later editions weren't the same because Gary Chalk's art was such a large part of the vibe. Also, the City expansion was the ultimate form of the game.
The new Boglands expansion for Halls of Torment is pretty good. There's some fun stuff in there.
November 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The new Boglands expansion for Halls of Torment is pretty good. There's some fun stuff in there.