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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 11h

Meet quirky characters, venture through the depths of South America, and learn the importance of the things we pass along in this unforgettable emotional narrative adventure.

Learn more on SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato in our full review:

somanygames.co.uk/review/sopa-...

A child sits awkwardly on a chair and is resting his head on his hand. He is in the kitchen.

The following quote from our review is on the bottom left of the picture:

"Over the course of the game, a wonderful cast of quirky characters had assembled, and Miho rose to the top of that group."

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 1d

Did you know that we have a Discord server and are trying to build a little community around So Many Games.

We would love for you to be a part of it - so if you’d like to chat video games and other subjects with like-minded people then come on in!

discord.gg/Zee2vYQsUs

Join the So Many Games Discord Server!

Check out the So Many Games community on Discord – hang out with 35 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 2d

Thanks to the publishers of Platypus Reclayed, who sent us over a press pack, we had the chance to make one of the ships from the game.

We think Stuart did a pretty great job!

Catch our review of Platypus Reclayed here:

somanygames.co.uk/review/platy...

@claymatic.games

A replicated orange spaceship with a blue hatch from the game, which is made from clay, is being held up with hand.

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 3d

How the tables have turned as now I’ll be looking for your help as I attempt Act 3!

So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 3d

Erik, one of our writers, is running the Chicago Marathon on October 12th and he is raising money for a great cause.

If you have some spare cash and would like to contribute, you can do so here:

www.teamworldvision.org/participant/...

Let’s all cheer Erik on as he attempts this amazing feat!

Team World Vision

Begin a journey of personal and global transformation by signing up for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon today! You and the world will be forever changed when you start moving to provide life...

www.teamworldvision.org

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 3d

Glad to hear it’s been fun so far. I (Jason) have never played a FF game, I hear they are pretty good! 🤣

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 3d

Incredible achievement Erik! Congrats 👏👏👏

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John • Gaming In The Wild @gaminginthewild.bsky.social · 5d

A starter pack of my favourite video game podcasts, critics, and commentators, and a few developers too. go.bsky.app/3qQVv5S

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OctoRock_1982 🐙 @octorock1982.bsky.social · 5d

I read this review and immediately ordered a copy from @vgp-videogamesplus.bsky.social, please send help.

So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 5d

Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom on this re-imaged version of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.

Learn more in our full review:

somanygames.co.uk/review/trail...

A brunette woman stands clutching a staff that’s pointed towards the screen. They are surrounded by green grass and trees.

The following quote is included from our review:

"1st Chapter's battles are some of the most addictive and unique I've encountered in the genre."

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 4d

Hope your FF Tactics journey is going well!

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 5d

Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom on this re-imaged version of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.

Learn more in our full review:

somanygames.co.uk/review/trail...

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 5d

I’ve heard some negative things about Hotel Barcelona so I look forward to reading some positive thoughts on it.

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 7d

It’s a new So Many Games podcast day as episode 8 is ready for your ears.

This month Jason sits down with fellow So Many Games writers Matt and Erik to discuss their experiences of Hollow Knight: Silksong!

Listen at somanygames.co.uk or check linktr.ee/somanygames for other platform links.

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 6d

Take on the role of Jenny and help her through the pitfalls of teenage high school. Dieting, love, and chores are just some of subjects on hand in this slice-of-life, role-playing game.

Learn more with our full review of Consume Me:

somanygames.co.uk/review/consu...

A teenager girl is depicted through child-like drawing as she sits at a table.

The following quote is also featured:

"I wish I had learnt as much from my teenage years as Jenny has ended up doing, and seeing the ending and how this game came to be was such a joy."

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 7d

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time, Cronos, in this bewitching sequel to the original Hades.

Learn more in our full review of Hades II:

somanygames.co.uk/review/hades...

A woman stands in the centre of the picture with a glowing green left arm and a weapon in her right hand. She is surrounded by other characters from the game.

This features the following quote from our review:

"Hades Il is a rare example of a game that takes the best of its previous entry and morphs it into something spectacular."

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matt @mattmurray.bsky.social · 7d

i'm the so many games writer matt on this silksong podcast. if you're looking to hear a conversation about this game that talks about stuff besides just how hard it is, i thought this was a really fun talk about gameplay mechanics, world building, and characters that i haven't heard much elsewhere

So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 7d

It’s a new So Many Games podcast day as episode 8 is ready for your ears.

This month Jason sits down with fellow So Many Games writers Matt and Erik to discuss their experiences of Hollow Knight: Silksong!

Listen at somanygames.co.uk or check linktr.ee/somanygames for other platform links.

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 7d

Really want to get round to Consume Me. How is Hotel Barcelona? I’ve not heard anyone talking about that one.

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 7d

It’s a new So Many Games podcast day as episode 8 is ready for your ears.

This month Jason sits down with fellow So Many Games writers Matt and Erik to discuss their experiences of Hollow Knight: Silksong!

Listen at somanygames.co.uk or check linktr.ee/somanygames for other platform links.

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 8d

Another month is done, and what a September it’s been.

Here’s some of our favourites, but what has been your top games of month?

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GUIGO 🏝️Toni Island Adventure🏝️ @guigo.frolicstudio.fun · 9d

Unfortunately, I couldn’t give Toni Island Adventure the launch it deserved because real life got in the way.
Now bugs are fixed, Steam Achievements are in, and I’d love to share Toni’s wholesome journey with you.

If you’d give it a second chance, it’s 40% off on Steam
Thanks for the support 🧡

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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING: The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast has NOT been acquired for $55 billion dollars because I regularly forget to post anything on here. We have so many new episodes. Please listen to our show.

open.spotify.com/show/3IK1Ifl...

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

open.spotify.com

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 9d

🚨Steam Sale Alert🚨

Be careful out there, games have a habit of just jumping into your basket without our knowledge at times like this.

Stay safe and tell us what bargains (or what games did mysteriously jump into your basket) in the comments ⬇️

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 9d

Become the custodian of an occult antiquities store. Explore the quaint town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound.

Learn more in our full review of Strange Antiquities:

somanygames.co.uk/review/stran...

A bearded man in a suit sits behind a shop counter with a sleeping cat in front of of him. He is surrounded by different trinkets on the shelf behind him and candles show on either side.

The following quote from our review is also included:

“Strange Antiquities is a clever, atmospheric, and richly detailed game that rewards patience and curiosity."

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Panik Arcade 🕹️ making CloverPit 🍒🎰 @panikarcade.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 scam alert🚨

someone stole our game and is selling it on the AppStore - it even made the iOS bestseller charts...

this version of CloverPit is not made by us, we don't get a cent and it's barely playable, please don't buy it!!

CloverPit is currently only out on Steam

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 9d

Become the custodian of an occult antiquities store. Explore the quaint town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound.

Learn more in our full review of Strange Antiquities:

somanygames.co.uk/review/stran...

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