Lorenzo H.
@macuelos.bsky.social
No pronunciation guide. Just Mac, no cheese.
Won't rest until he has inspected every suspicious-looking nook and cranny.
Won't rest until he has inspected every suspicious-looking nook and cranny.
9. See No Evil
Wrapping up this game after like a decade, it has a nice message to tell that is still relevant today (perhaps more so than it was at the time of release). Gameplay can be a bit fidgety, but at least the bugged achievements have been removed.
Wrapping up this game after like a decade, it has a nice message to tell that is still relevant today (perhaps more so than it was at the time of release). Gameplay can be a bit fidgety, but at least the bugged achievements have been removed.
February 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
9. See No Evil
Wrapping up this game after like a decade, it has a nice message to tell that is still relevant today (perhaps more so than it was at the time of release). Gameplay can be a bit fidgety, but at least the bugged achievements have been removed.
Wrapping up this game after like a decade, it has a nice message to tell that is still relevant today (perhaps more so than it was at the time of release). Gameplay can be a bit fidgety, but at least the bugged achievements have been removed.
8. Journey
Very late to the party, this game is neat but the way the achievements are set up can screw with what seems to be the intended play style. Otherwise it is nice to play with others without actual communication.
Very late to the party, this game is neat but the way the achievements are set up can screw with what seems to be the intended play style. Otherwise it is nice to play with others without actual communication.
February 7, 2026 at 2:24 PM
8. Journey
Very late to the party, this game is neat but the way the achievements are set up can screw with what seems to be the intended play style. Otherwise it is nice to play with others without actual communication.
Very late to the party, this game is neat but the way the achievements are set up can screw with what seems to be the intended play style. Otherwise it is nice to play with others without actual communication.
5. The Navigator
6. Banyu Lintar Angin - Little Storm -
7. The Flood
Some short experiences that have been in my Steam backlog for nearly a decade. Neat, cute, profound, and free.
6. Banyu Lintar Angin - Little Storm -
7. The Flood
Some short experiences that have been in my Steam backlog for nearly a decade. Neat, cute, profound, and free.
January 17, 2026 at 8:26 PM
5. The Navigator
6. Banyu Lintar Angin - Little Storm -
7. The Flood
Some short experiences that have been in my Steam backlog for nearly a decade. Neat, cute, profound, and free.
6. Banyu Lintar Angin - Little Storm -
7. The Flood
Some short experiences that have been in my Steam backlog for nearly a decade. Neat, cute, profound, and free.
4. Ittle Dew
In terms of puzzle design it's a bit neat, but the style of writing is not exactly my speed. Unfortunate, because I feel like it could have been fun for me otherwise. Maybe the sequel is a better fit, but I'm not particularly keen on jumping on it after this first outing.
In terms of puzzle design it's a bit neat, but the style of writing is not exactly my speed. Unfortunate, because I feel like it could have been fun for me otherwise. Maybe the sequel is a better fit, but I'm not particularly keen on jumping on it after this first outing.
January 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
4. Ittle Dew
In terms of puzzle design it's a bit neat, but the style of writing is not exactly my speed. Unfortunate, because I feel like it could have been fun for me otherwise. Maybe the sequel is a better fit, but I'm not particularly keen on jumping on it after this first outing.
In terms of puzzle design it's a bit neat, but the style of writing is not exactly my speed. Unfortunate, because I feel like it could have been fun for me otherwise. Maybe the sequel is a better fit, but I'm not particularly keen on jumping on it after this first outing.
3. Another Code Recollection
Another one of those Mixed Bag™ types of games, pacing, characterization, writing are all improved over the originals. You can certainly disagree with the direction, but the climax is more satisfying, especially for JiLM. Lacking real good puzzles though, that's rough.
Another one of those Mixed Bag™ types of games, pacing, characterization, writing are all improved over the originals. You can certainly disagree with the direction, but the climax is more satisfying, especially for JiLM. Lacking real good puzzles though, that's rough.
January 12, 2026 at 9:22 PM
3. Another Code Recollection
Another one of those Mixed Bag™ types of games, pacing, characterization, writing are all improved over the originals. You can certainly disagree with the direction, but the climax is more satisfying, especially for JiLM. Lacking real good puzzles though, that's rough.
Another one of those Mixed Bag™ types of games, pacing, characterization, writing are all improved over the originals. You can certainly disagree with the direction, but the climax is more satisfying, especially for JiLM. Lacking real good puzzles though, that's rough.
2. Another Code: R - A Journey into Lost Memories
That's a real mouthful of a title! This game is a real Mixed Bag™, I generally liked the puzzles, Cing really knew how to take full advantage of a system's hardware in that sense. Storywise though... Disappointing. I hope Recollection salvaged it.
That's a real mouthful of a title! This game is a real Mixed Bag™, I generally liked the puzzles, Cing really knew how to take full advantage of a system's hardware in that sense. Storywise though... Disappointing. I hope Recollection salvaged it.
January 4, 2026 at 10:05 PM
2. Another Code: R - A Journey into Lost Memories
That's a real mouthful of a title! This game is a real Mixed Bag™, I generally liked the puzzles, Cing really knew how to take full advantage of a system's hardware in that sense. Storywise though... Disappointing. I hope Recollection salvaged it.
That's a real mouthful of a title! This game is a real Mixed Bag™, I generally liked the puzzles, Cing really knew how to take full advantage of a system's hardware in that sense. Storywise though... Disappointing. I hope Recollection salvaged it.
1. PICROSS S NAMCO LEGENDARY edition
Picross really is a great stuck-away-from-home game, this one was... more of the same. I knew some of the games, but I guess I'm really not a big Namco fan. And the music... it works if you want to drive someone insane.
Picross really is a great stuck-away-from-home game, this one was... more of the same. I knew some of the games, but I guess I'm really not a big Namco fan. And the music... it works if you want to drive someone insane.
January 4, 2026 at 10:05 PM
1. PICROSS S NAMCO LEGENDARY edition
Picross really is a great stuck-away-from-home game, this one was... more of the same. I knew some of the games, but I guess I'm really not a big Namco fan. And the music... it works if you want to drive someone insane.
Picross really is a great stuck-away-from-home game, this one was... more of the same. I knew some of the games, but I guess I'm really not a big Namco fan. And the music... it works if you want to drive someone insane.
22. Another Code: Two Memories (Trace Memory)
I got the Recollection, but decided to play the original game(s, though I have yet to start the Wii game) first. What a game! As a very early DS game it uses every gimmick it has to offer, but does so in a cool way. Short but sweet, an absolute banger.
I got the Recollection, but decided to play the original game(s, though I have yet to start the Wii game) first. What a game! As a very early DS game it uses every gimmick it has to offer, but does so in a cool way. Short but sweet, an absolute banger.
December 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
22. Another Code: Two Memories (Trace Memory)
I got the Recollection, but decided to play the original game(s, though I have yet to start the Wii game) first. What a game! As a very early DS game it uses every gimmick it has to offer, but does so in a cool way. Short but sweet, an absolute banger.
I got the Recollection, but decided to play the original game(s, though I have yet to start the Wii game) first. What a game! As a very early DS game it uses every gimmick it has to offer, but does so in a cool way. Short but sweet, an absolute banger.
21. Crystal Warriors
If Mystic Quest is Baby's First RPG, this game is Baby's First Strategy RPG. It's not exactly top-tier exciting, but it does what it sets out to do well and it has some interesting ideas, like taming monsters to tank hits or exploit elemental weaknesses. Also Lv 9 Healer is OP.
If Mystic Quest is Baby's First RPG, this game is Baby's First Strategy RPG. It's not exactly top-tier exciting, but it does what it sets out to do well and it has some interesting ideas, like taming monsters to tank hits or exploit elemental weaknesses. Also Lv 9 Healer is OP.
December 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
21. Crystal Warriors
If Mystic Quest is Baby's First RPG, this game is Baby's First Strategy RPG. It's not exactly top-tier exciting, but it does what it sets out to do well and it has some interesting ideas, like taming monsters to tank hits or exploit elemental weaknesses. Also Lv 9 Healer is OP.
If Mystic Quest is Baby's First RPG, this game is Baby's First Strategy RPG. It's not exactly top-tier exciting, but it does what it sets out to do well and it has some interesting ideas, like taming monsters to tank hits or exploit elemental weaknesses. Also Lv 9 Healer is OP.
20. Luigi's Mansion
Fun, short game. Controls felt a bit iffy on 3DS, but it wasn't particularly punishing, so I could deal with it fine. Funny profile write-ups for the ghosts, too!
Fun, short game. Controls felt a bit iffy on 3DS, but it wasn't particularly punishing, so I could deal with it fine. Funny profile write-ups for the ghosts, too!
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
20. Luigi's Mansion
Fun, short game. Controls felt a bit iffy on 3DS, but it wasn't particularly punishing, so I could deal with it fine. Funny profile write-ups for the ghosts, too!
Fun, short game. Controls felt a bit iffy on 3DS, but it wasn't particularly punishing, so I could deal with it fine. Funny profile write-ups for the ghosts, too!
19. Shadow of the Colossus
A very neat game, though some of the implied narrative was lost on me until the ending. And then much of the ending was lost on me as well. In terms of Ueda works, I do like Ico better.
A very neat game, though some of the implied narrative was lost on me until the ending. And then much of the ending was lost on me as well. In terms of Ueda works, I do like Ico better.
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
19. Shadow of the Colossus
A very neat game, though some of the implied narrative was lost on me until the ending. And then much of the ending was lost on me as well. In terms of Ueda works, I do like Ico better.
A very neat game, though some of the implied narrative was lost on me until the ending. And then much of the ending was lost on me as well. In terms of Ueda works, I do like Ico better.
18. Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster
I don't know if it's because I more-or-less know how the game's systems work or if the Pixel Remaster is a lot more forgiving, but this version of the game felt incredibly easy, laughably so. Which is a shame, because it does a lot of good QoL stuff.
I don't know if it's because I more-or-less know how the game's systems work or if the Pixel Remaster is a lot more forgiving, but this version of the game felt incredibly easy, laughably so. Which is a shame, because it does a lot of good QoL stuff.
October 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
18. Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster
I don't know if it's because I more-or-less know how the game's systems work or if the Pixel Remaster is a lot more forgiving, but this version of the game felt incredibly easy, laughably so. Which is a shame, because it does a lot of good QoL stuff.
I don't know if it's because I more-or-less know how the game's systems work or if the Pixel Remaster is a lot more forgiving, but this version of the game felt incredibly easy, laughably so. Which is a shame, because it does a lot of good QoL stuff.
17. Supaplex
This was probably my favourite game, it was interesting to see just how many levels I remembered and how far into the game I remembered them. A decent version too, though I prefer the original music over whatever remixes they included, it just sounds more... industrial.
This was probably my favourite game, it was interesting to see just how many levels I remembered and how far into the game I remembered them. A decent version too, though I prefer the original music over whatever remixes they included, it just sounds more... industrial.
October 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
17. Supaplex
This was probably my favourite game, it was interesting to see just how many levels I remembered and how far into the game I remembered them. A decent version too, though I prefer the original music over whatever remixes they included, it just sounds more... industrial.
This was probably my favourite game, it was interesting to see just how many levels I remembered and how far into the game I remembered them. A decent version too, though I prefer the original music over whatever remixes they included, it just sounds more... industrial.
16. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
An interesting game. The Remembrance and Analysis sections I particularly liked, but the Destruction RTS/TD mode felt like a chore in comparison, even on the lowest difficulty setting. Somehow my first Vanillaware game, some of that reputation really shone through...
An interesting game. The Remembrance and Analysis sections I particularly liked, but the Destruction RTS/TD mode felt like a chore in comparison, even on the lowest difficulty setting. Somehow my first Vanillaware game, some of that reputation really shone through...
September 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
16. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
An interesting game. The Remembrance and Analysis sections I particularly liked, but the Destruction RTS/TD mode felt like a chore in comparison, even on the lowest difficulty setting. Somehow my first Vanillaware game, some of that reputation really shone through...
An interesting game. The Remembrance and Analysis sections I particularly liked, but the Destruction RTS/TD mode felt like a chore in comparison, even on the lowest difficulty setting. Somehow my first Vanillaware game, some of that reputation really shone through...
15. Wario Land (Virtual Boy)
The game has a certain novelty that comes with playing a Virtual Boy game, but having played the later Wario Land games, it just feels a bit safe and same-y. Neat, but not Switch peripheral-level neat.
The game has a certain novelty that comes with playing a Virtual Boy game, but having played the later Wario Land games, it just feels a bit safe and same-y. Neat, but not Switch peripheral-level neat.
September 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
15. Wario Land (Virtual Boy)
The game has a certain novelty that comes with playing a Virtual Boy game, but having played the later Wario Land games, it just feels a bit safe and same-y. Neat, but not Switch peripheral-level neat.
The game has a certain novelty that comes with playing a Virtual Boy game, but having played the later Wario Land games, it just feels a bit safe and same-y. Neat, but not Switch peripheral-level neat.
14. Policenauts
I can't help but compare this game to Snatcher, and I think it comes up short. The premise of Snatcher I think is stronger, though Policenauts certainly is more cinematic. It's also several times more verbose (halting gameplay) and horny (halting motivation). Worthwhile, but flawed.
I can't help but compare this game to Snatcher, and I think it comes up short. The premise of Snatcher I think is stronger, though Policenauts certainly is more cinematic. It's also several times more verbose (halting gameplay) and horny (halting motivation). Worthwhile, but flawed.
July 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
14. Policenauts
I can't help but compare this game to Snatcher, and I think it comes up short. The premise of Snatcher I think is stronger, though Policenauts certainly is more cinematic. It's also several times more verbose (halting gameplay) and horny (halting motivation). Worthwhile, but flawed.
I can't help but compare this game to Snatcher, and I think it comes up short. The premise of Snatcher I think is stronger, though Policenauts certainly is more cinematic. It's also several times more verbose (halting gameplay) and horny (halting motivation). Worthwhile, but flawed.
13. Snatcher
Actually my first Kojima game! The story and intrigue are very good, and the look into a possible future shows what could (have) be(en). Unfortunately Act 3 is a bit of a letdown, honestly feels grafted on; rather any ending than the cliffhanger of the PC-88/MSX2 original, I suppose!
Actually my first Kojima game! The story and intrigue are very good, and the look into a possible future shows what could (have) be(en). Unfortunately Act 3 is a bit of a letdown, honestly feels grafted on; rather any ending than the cliffhanger of the PC-88/MSX2 original, I suppose!
July 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
13. Snatcher
Actually my first Kojima game! The story and intrigue are very good, and the look into a possible future shows what could (have) be(en). Unfortunately Act 3 is a bit of a letdown, honestly feels grafted on; rather any ending than the cliffhanger of the PC-88/MSX2 original, I suppose!
Actually my first Kojima game! The story and intrigue are very good, and the look into a possible future shows what could (have) be(en). Unfortunately Act 3 is a bit of a letdown, honestly feels grafted on; rather any ending than the cliffhanger of the PC-88/MSX2 original, I suppose!
8-12. Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (MM7-MM10)
For another Mega May I wanted to hit up another Mega Man collection, so here we finish classic. These games continue to not take prisoners, sometimes to their detriment. I miss rewinding...
Classic ranking: 9 > 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 7 > 3 > 10 > 8 > 1
For another Mega May I wanted to hit up another Mega Man collection, so here we finish classic. These games continue to not take prisoners, sometimes to their detriment. I miss rewinding...
Classic ranking: 9 > 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 7 > 3 > 10 > 8 > 1
May 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
8-12. Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (MM7-MM10)
For another Mega May I wanted to hit up another Mega Man collection, so here we finish classic. These games continue to not take prisoners, sometimes to their detriment. I miss rewinding...
Classic ranking: 9 > 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 7 > 3 > 10 > 8 > 1
For another Mega May I wanted to hit up another Mega Man collection, so here we finish classic. These games continue to not take prisoners, sometimes to their detriment. I miss rewinding...
Classic ranking: 9 > 2 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 7 > 3 > 10 > 8 > 1
7. Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster
Wanted a short game to tide me over until May, so I skipped ahead to this classic. It's even shorter than I remember, but it's still a great game. The lack of the remake's postgame content really stings though, I like those dungeons a lot.
Wanted a short game to tide me over until May, so I skipped ahead to this classic. It's even shorter than I remember, but it's still a great game. The lack of the remake's postgame content really stings though, I like those dungeons a lot.
April 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
7. Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster
Wanted a short game to tide me over until May, so I skipped ahead to this classic. It's even shorter than I remember, but it's still a great game. The lack of the remake's postgame content really stings though, I like those dungeons a lot.
Wanted a short game to tide me over until May, so I skipped ahead to this classic. It's even shorter than I remember, but it's still a great game. The lack of the remake's postgame content really stings though, I like those dungeons a lot.
6. Ico
This sure is an incredible experience, but as a game... many of the systems feel frustrating, and the original NTSC PS2 release compounded on them. I like it, but I could go for like... half as much combat in this game. Otherwise it's just a very, very neat game.
This sure is an incredible experience, but as a game... many of the systems feel frustrating, and the original NTSC PS2 release compounded on them. I like it, but I could go for like... half as much combat in this game. Otherwise it's just a very, very neat game.
April 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
6. Ico
This sure is an incredible experience, but as a game... many of the systems feel frustrating, and the original NTSC PS2 release compounded on them. I like it, but I could go for like... half as much combat in this game. Otherwise it's just a very, very neat game.
This sure is an incredible experience, but as a game... many of the systems feel frustrating, and the original NTSC PS2 release compounded on them. I like it, but I could go for like... half as much combat in this game. Otherwise it's just a very, very neat game.
5. Crimson Gem Saga
The gameplay is good and the humour is actually mostly amusing. Unfortunately, the story builds on a game everybody agrees nobody should play and the game suffers for it. Definitely had more potential than what was realised, but worth at least one play.
The gameplay is good and the humour is actually mostly amusing. Unfortunately, the story builds on a game everybody agrees nobody should play and the game suffers for it. Definitely had more potential than what was realised, but worth at least one play.
March 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
5. Crimson Gem Saga
The gameplay is good and the humour is actually mostly amusing. Unfortunately, the story builds on a game everybody agrees nobody should play and the game suffers for it. Definitely had more potential than what was realised, but worth at least one play.
The gameplay is good and the humour is actually mostly amusing. Unfortunately, the story builds on a game everybody agrees nobody should play and the game suffers for it. Definitely had more potential than what was realised, but worth at least one play.
4. Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
Picked this one up again after softlocking myself a while ago and it's very neat. Very trial-and-error at times, but it doesn't particularly punish you for it. All in all it's just... neat.
Picked this one up again after softlocking myself a while ago and it's very neat. Very trial-and-error at times, but it doesn't particularly punish you for it. All in all it's just... neat.
March 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
4. Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
Picked this one up again after softlocking myself a while ago and it's very neat. Very trial-and-error at times, but it doesn't particularly punish you for it. All in all it's just... neat.
Picked this one up again after softlocking myself a while ago and it's very neat. Very trial-and-error at times, but it doesn't particularly punish you for it. All in all it's just... neat.
2-3. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (GBA/3DS)
This one was fine, enemy attacks often had way too many elements to dodge and the tells aren't always clear. The 3DS version had a lot of improvements and niceties (Map! Record! Bros. Attacks!), but Bowser's Minions seemed lackluster.
This one was fine, enemy attacks often had way too many elements to dodge and the tells aren't always clear. The 3DS version had a lot of improvements and niceties (Map! Record! Bros. Attacks!), but Bowser's Minions seemed lackluster.
February 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
2-3. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (GBA/3DS)
This one was fine, enemy attacks often had way too many elements to dodge and the tells aren't always clear. The 3DS version had a lot of improvements and niceties (Map! Record! Bros. Attacks!), but Bowser's Minions seemed lackluster.
This one was fine, enemy attacks often had way too many elements to dodge and the tells aren't always clear. The 3DS version had a lot of improvements and niceties (Map! Record! Bros. Attacks!), but Bowser's Minions seemed lackluster.
1. Picross S4
It's more Picross. I still enjoy them, but I've played a fair few of these over the years, so at this point I play like one of these per year.
It's more Picross. I still enjoy them, but I've played a fair few of these over the years, so at this point I play like one of these per year.
February 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
1. Picross S4
It's more Picross. I still enjoy them, but I've played a fair few of these over the years, so at this point I play like one of these per year.
It's more Picross. I still enjoy them, but I've played a fair few of these over the years, so at this point I play like one of these per year.
It's so good, but I'll always place the original release over the 3ds remake. It just hits different.
February 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It's so good, but I'll always place the original release over the 3ds remake. It just hits different.