matwarrior
@matwarrior.bsky.social
28yo. He/him.
Shouting to the Blue Sky crowd about video games and such. JRPG/Horror/Action/Adventure games mostly.
🇵🇱🇬🇧🇨🇵🇯🇵 OK (mostly)
Shouting to the Blue Sky crowd about video games and such. JRPG/Horror/Action/Adventure games mostly.
🇵🇱🇬🇧🇨🇵🇯🇵 OK (mostly)
3/ No Sleep for Kaname Date - It was fun getting to interact with the cast more but it's a bit nothing burger of an experience: not bad, not fantastic. Tbf, the game is self aware of its status. Escape game sections were cool but a bit too hand-holdy compared to Zero Escape.
January 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
3/ No Sleep for Kaname Date - It was fun getting to interact with the cast more but it's a bit nothing burger of an experience: not bad, not fantastic. Tbf, the game is self aware of its status. Escape game sections were cool but a bit too hand-holdy compared to Zero Escape.
2/ Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake - Despite dropping the remake of DQ3 last year I decide to give the series another chance and finally came to the conclusion that it's just not for me. I beat it only thanks to a guide and didn't enjoy the experience: combat, music, writing, or exploration
January 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
2/ Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake - Despite dropping the remake of DQ3 last year I decide to give the series another chance and finally came to the conclusion that it's just not for me. I beat it only thanks to a guide and didn't enjoy the experience: combat, music, writing, or exploration
1/ The Rise of the Golden Idol - I think I enjoyed the first game slightly more than the sequel. Some puzzles I got immediatelly and some were real head scratchers. The puzzles were well designed and logical, I'm just thick.
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
1/ The Rise of the Golden Idol - I think I enjoyed the first game slightly more than the sequel. Some puzzles I got immediatelly and some were real head scratchers. The puzzles were well designed and logical, I'm just thick.
I played more games but didn't include them in the thread so here's a Tierlist of ALL games I played this year to sum it up.
Top 3:
1. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
2. Last Defense Academy
3. Expedition 33
I'll try to be more diligent next year haha
Top 3:
1. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
2. Last Defense Academy
3. Expedition 33
I'll try to be more diligent next year haha
December 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I played more games but didn't include them in the thread so here's a Tierlist of ALL games I played this year to sum it up.
Top 3:
1. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
2. Last Defense Academy
3. Expedition 33
I'll try to be more diligent next year haha
Top 3:
1. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
2. Last Defense Academy
3. Expedition 33
I'll try to be more diligent next year haha
#SteamReplay almost 30% of play-time spent on Trails lol. Last Defense Academy would've been here if I played in on Steam and not on Switch
December 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#SteamReplay almost 30% of play-time spent on Trails lol. Last Defense Academy would've been here if I played in on Steam and not on Switch
19/ Control - (77/100) - enjoyable action game from Remedy, though the story didn't quite interest me as the world-building of the Oldest House. Art direction is on point as ever!
October 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
19/ Control - (77/100) - enjoyable action game from Remedy, though the story didn't quite interest me as the world-building of the Oldest House. Art direction is on point as ever!
18/ Heartworm - (68/100) - kinda forgettable overall. Feels like a lost potential more than anything. Needed more time in the oven.
October 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
18/ Heartworm - (68/100) - kinda forgettable overall. Feels like a lost potential more than anything. Needed more time in the oven.
17/ Silent Hill f - (82/100) - Beautifully told story but the game suffers a bit from too many forced encounters near the end. However, it's a great return to form for Silent Hill.
October 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
17/ Silent Hill f - (82/100) - Beautifully told story but the game suffers a bit from too many forced encounters near the end. However, it's a great return to form for Silent Hill.
16/ Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter - (90/100) - Sky FC but redone from scratch with fully 3D environment and great animations. The ending is as heartbreaking as always. Offers evrything the best the "future" installements have to offer.
October 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
16/ Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter - (90/100) - Sky FC but redone from scratch with fully 3D environment and great animations. The ending is as heartbreaking as always. Offers evrything the best the "future" installements have to offer.
15/ Pikmin 2 - (70/100) - I can never fully vibe with this game. Even if it is more strategic that the first. But the procedurally generated caves seem to troll you more than provide a real challenge. And getting 100 purple Pikmin is a chore.
October 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
15/ Pikmin 2 - (70/100) - I can never fully vibe with this game. Even if it is more strategic that the first. But the procedurally generated caves seem to troll you more than provide a real challenge. And getting 100 purple Pikmin is a chore.
14/ Duck Detective: the Ghost of Glamping - (75/100) - A good improvement on puzzle logic from the original. Quirky cast of characters and a grand good time. Voice acting is always top-notch.
October 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
14/ Duck Detective: the Ghost of Glamping - (75/100) - A good improvement on puzzle logic from the original. Quirky cast of characters and a grand good time. Voice acting is always top-notch.
13/ Pikmin - (80/100) - Very biased towards Pikmin 1 but it's simple, challenging, requires some strategy to fit within the time limit. Switch version doesn't control as well as on the Wii. Still cute as heck.
October 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
13/ Pikmin - (80/100) - Very biased towards Pikmin 1 but it's simple, challenging, requires some strategy to fit within the time limit. Switch version doesn't control as well as on the Wii. Still cute as heck.
12/ The Roottrees are Dead - (72/100) - A very good take on fill in the blanks genre of puzzle/adventure game. Presentation is a bit simplistic but it is very difficult and satisfying when you get something right. Good hint system and internal logic so it is very solvable.
October 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
12/ The Roottrees are Dead - (72/100) - A very good take on fill in the blanks genre of puzzle/adventure game. Presentation is a bit simplistic but it is very difficult and satisfying when you get something right. Good hint system and internal logic so it is very solvable.
11/ Post Trauma - (68/100) - A bit clunky in combat and puzzles but there's a certain charm to it and the awkward main character. Tries to do something unique so I applaud the effort.
October 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
11/ Post Trauma - (68/100) - A bit clunky in combat and puzzles but there's a certain charm to it and the awkward main character. Tries to do something unique so I applaud the effort.
10/ Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy - (89/100) - Kodaka, I kneel. This is arguably the best thing to come out of Kodaka's crazy head but the narrative and characters are worth experiencing. I did get all 100 endings and while some were a miss with me, this game deserves recognition.
October 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
10/ Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy - (89/100) - Kodaka, I kneel. This is arguably the best thing to come out of Kodaka's crazy head but the narrative and characters are worth experiencing. I did get all 100 endings and while some were a miss with me, this game deserves recognition.
I! Need! The! Full! Release! Of! Bits & Bops! RIGHT! NOW! With the new demo perfected I really cannot wait for the full release. Hopefully 2025 is the year!
June 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I! Need! The! Full! Release! Of! Bits & Bops! RIGHT! NOW! With the new demo perfected I really cannot wait for the full release. Hopefully 2025 is the year!
9/ Look Outside - (78/100) - Beautifully grotesque pixel art joy of a ride that hopefully gets completed content in the future to be truly amazing. Will definitely revisit after a couple major updates.
June 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
9/ Look Outside - (78/100) - Beautifully grotesque pixel art joy of a ride that hopefully gets completed content in the future to be truly amazing. Will definitely revisit after a couple major updates.
Arianrhod my beloved. Now I just need to find the time to build these. #trailsofcoldsteel3 I'm super stoked they finally released!
May 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Arianrhod my beloved. Now I just need to find the time to build these. #trailsofcoldsteel3 I'm super stoked they finally released!
8/ Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 - (92/100) - This game makes you feel "Wheeeee!" but also "Whooo" and I love it for it.
May 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
8/ Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 - (92/100) - This game makes you feel "Wheeeee!" but also "Whooo" and I love it for it.
After fighting the post office I finally managed to get my hands on Artbooks for Daybreak 1/2 + Horizon. Now I got them all!... at least those released for Reverie onwards 😅
April 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
After fighting the post office I finally managed to get my hands on Artbooks for Daybreak 1/2 + Horizon. Now I got them all!... at least those released for Reverie onwards 😅
7/ Trails through Daybreak II - (75/100) - Gameplay is top notch both turn based and action; the story is a bit simpler and doesn't push the narrative forward but has good character moments which is worth experiencing for longtime fans. ALSO FISHING IS BACK 10/10
April 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
7/ Trails through Daybreak II - (75/100) - Gameplay is top notch both turn based and action; the story is a bit simpler and doesn't push the narrative forward but has good character moments which is worth experiencing for longtime fans. ALSO FISHING IS BACK 10/10
6/ Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - (79/100) - A wacky adventure with Majima as a protagonist. He cute, he kicks ass, he makes a grown man cry. A great time all around and gameplay is great as always. RGG doesn't dissapoint
April 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
6/ Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - (79/100) - A wacky adventure with Majima as a protagonist. He cute, he kicks ass, he makes a grown man cry. A great time all around and gameplay is great as always. RGG doesn't dissapoint
5/ 1000X Resist - (88/100) - Possibly one of the best narrative artistic pieces from last year??? It had me thinking and scratching my brains for a while after finishing this surreal adventure. Very funny at times too, the writing in general was superb
April 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
5/ 1000X Resist - (88/100) - Possibly one of the best narrative artistic pieces from last year??? It had me thinking and scratching my brains for a while after finishing this surreal adventure. Very funny at times too, the writing in general was superb
Not usually something I do, but it was short and sweet. Scarily accurate, too, lmao
iseej.github.io/LovePawsona/
iseej.github.io/LovePawsona/
February 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Not usually something I do, but it was short and sweet. Scarily accurate, too, lmao
iseej.github.io/LovePawsona/
iseej.github.io/LovePawsona/
4/ Hollowbody - (82/100) - A fantastic callback to classic survival horror of the PS2 era with its own unique identity. Combat can feel a bit janky but the exploration and vibes more than make up for that. I like that we're not given all the answers!
January 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
4/ Hollowbody - (82/100) - A fantastic callback to classic survival horror of the PS2 era with its own unique identity. Combat can feel a bit janky but the exploration and vibes more than make up for that. I like that we're not given all the answers!