Matt J
@turnarklight.bsky.social
Thirty-X years old, he/him, Safety & Environmental Professional. Aggressively okay at video games.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (PS5)
Best game of the arc yet. Van is still a joy to have as protag, but was nice to see some other favorites come back too! Trails definitely seems to be gearing up to reach SOME sort of finale. My rough guess is maybe 3 more games! (1/3)
Best game of the arc yet. Van is still a joy to have as protag, but was nice to see some other favorites come back too! Trails definitely seems to be gearing up to reach SOME sort of finale. My rough guess is maybe 3 more games! (1/3)
February 2, 2026 at 3:42 AM
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (PS5)
Best game of the arc yet. Van is still a joy to have as protag, but was nice to see some other favorites come back too! Trails definitely seems to be gearing up to reach SOME sort of finale. My rough guess is maybe 3 more games! (1/3)
Best game of the arc yet. Van is still a joy to have as protag, but was nice to see some other favorites come back too! Trails definitely seems to be gearing up to reach SOME sort of finale. My rough guess is maybe 3 more games! (1/3)
The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe (PS4)
The magic ain't quite there for me like it was when I first played the original HL mod in 2011, but this was still a good few hours of fun. The intro to the "new content" and the end scenario were pretty strong! The Bucket content didn't really do much for me.
The magic ain't quite there for me like it was when I first played the original HL mod in 2011, but this was still a good few hours of fun. The intro to the "new content" and the end scenario were pretty strong! The Bucket content didn't really do much for me.
January 13, 2026 at 4:05 AM
The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe (PS4)
The magic ain't quite there for me like it was when I first played the original HL mod in 2011, but this was still a good few hours of fun. The intro to the "new content" and the end scenario were pretty strong! The Bucket content didn't really do much for me.
The magic ain't quite there for me like it was when I first played the original HL mod in 2011, but this was still a good few hours of fun. The intro to the "new content" and the end scenario were pretty strong! The Bucket content didn't really do much for me.
Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (PS4)
I'd heard reception on this was a bit mixed, but I knew I wanted to give it a whirl and come to my own conclusions!
Aaaand, MY verdict, this is earnestly one of the most boring RPGs I've ever played. I can't really recommend Star Ocean 5 to anyone. (1/3)
I'd heard reception on this was a bit mixed, but I knew I wanted to give it a whirl and come to my own conclusions!
Aaaand, MY verdict, this is earnestly one of the most boring RPGs I've ever played. I can't really recommend Star Ocean 5 to anyone. (1/3)
January 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (PS4)
I'd heard reception on this was a bit mixed, but I knew I wanted to give it a whirl and come to my own conclusions!
Aaaand, MY verdict, this is earnestly one of the most boring RPGs I've ever played. I can't really recommend Star Ocean 5 to anyone. (1/3)
I'd heard reception on this was a bit mixed, but I knew I wanted to give it a whirl and come to my own conclusions!
Aaaand, MY verdict, this is earnestly one of the most boring RPGs I've ever played. I can't really recommend Star Ocean 5 to anyone. (1/3)
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (DS)
Breaking in 2026 by knocking out the last 2D Igavania! Definitely my favorite player kit in the series. Love the glyphs, and that tasty renewable MP bar. Only thing keeping it out of my top spot is that I thought most of the boss fights were on the weaker side.
Breaking in 2026 by knocking out the last 2D Igavania! Definitely my favorite player kit in the series. Love the glyphs, and that tasty renewable MP bar. Only thing keeping it out of my top spot is that I thought most of the boss fights were on the weaker side.
January 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (DS)
Breaking in 2026 by knocking out the last 2D Igavania! Definitely my favorite player kit in the series. Love the glyphs, and that tasty renewable MP bar. Only thing keeping it out of my top spot is that I thought most of the boss fights were on the weaker side.
Breaking in 2026 by knocking out the last 2D Igavania! Definitely my favorite player kit in the series. Love the glyphs, and that tasty renewable MP bar. Only thing keeping it out of my top spot is that I thought most of the boss fights were on the weaker side.
2025 is over, and HERE'S WHAT I PLAYED! Ongoing 2026 game completion thread will continue in the replies from here!
January 1, 2026 at 2:38 PM
2025 is over, and HERE'S WHAT I PLAYED! Ongoing 2026 game completion thread will continue in the replies from here!
Dynasty Warriors Origins (PS5)
Aaaaaaand there's the 2025 buzzer beater! This game was a TON of fun! Never actually played a proper DW before, always either Samurai or Hyrule Warriors. I'm sure I'll wander into a more traditional DW at some point, where the weapon types are more varied/unique. (1/2)
Aaaaaaand there's the 2025 buzzer beater! This game was a TON of fun! Never actually played a proper DW before, always either Samurai or Hyrule Warriors. I'm sure I'll wander into a more traditional DW at some point, where the weapon types are more varied/unique. (1/2)
December 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Dynasty Warriors Origins (PS5)
Aaaaaaand there's the 2025 buzzer beater! This game was a TON of fun! Never actually played a proper DW before, always either Samurai or Hyrule Warriors. I'm sure I'll wander into a more traditional DW at some point, where the weapon types are more varied/unique. (1/2)
Aaaaaaand there's the 2025 buzzer beater! This game was a TON of fun! Never actually played a proper DW before, always either Samurai or Hyrule Warriors. I'm sure I'll wander into a more traditional DW at some point, where the weapon types are more varied/unique. (1/2)
Every time I see Magoichi Saika's face in Samurai Warriors, I immediately laugh. Can't even goddamn stop myself, something about this fuckin guy man
December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Every time I see Magoichi Saika's face in Samurai Warriors, I immediately laugh. Can't even goddamn stop myself, something about this fuckin guy man
Planetarian: Reverie of a Little Planet / Snowglobe (PC)
Nice, cozy, melancholy little pair of kinetic novels. Great little way to spend the afternoon! I might check out some of the anime to see it in motion, too! Altogether only took about 4-5 hours, so go check it out!
Nice, cozy, melancholy little pair of kinetic novels. Great little way to spend the afternoon! I might check out some of the anime to see it in motion, too! Altogether only took about 4-5 hours, so go check it out!
December 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Planetarian: Reverie of a Little Planet / Snowglobe (PC)
Nice, cozy, melancholy little pair of kinetic novels. Great little way to spend the afternoon! I might check out some of the anime to see it in motion, too! Altogether only took about 4-5 hours, so go check it out!
Nice, cozy, melancholy little pair of kinetic novels. Great little way to spend the afternoon! I might check out some of the anime to see it in motion, too! Altogether only took about 4-5 hours, so go check it out!
Shape of Dreams (PC)
I was kind of in the mood to throw myself into a new roguelike for a bit. This game is VERY fun. Super flashy, super satisfying. IDK how much time I'll end up putting into it cause my interest tends to fade once I win a few runs, but we'll see! I recommend checking it out!
I was kind of in the mood to throw myself into a new roguelike for a bit. This game is VERY fun. Super flashy, super satisfying. IDK how much time I'll end up putting into it cause my interest tends to fade once I win a few runs, but we'll see! I recommend checking it out!
December 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Shape of Dreams (PC)
I was kind of in the mood to throw myself into a new roguelike for a bit. This game is VERY fun. Super flashy, super satisfying. IDK how much time I'll end up putting into it cause my interest tends to fade once I win a few runs, but we'll see! I recommend checking it out!
I was kind of in the mood to throw myself into a new roguelike for a bit. This game is VERY fun. Super flashy, super satisfying. IDK how much time I'll end up putting into it cause my interest tends to fade once I win a few runs, but we'll see! I recommend checking it out!
Rhythm Doctor (PC)
Hopped into the new full 1.0 release and polished off the rest of the story. Y'all made a hell of a finale, goddamn.
Great little story about taking a moment to just chill the hell out.
Hopped into the new full 1.0 release and polished off the rest of the story. Y'all made a hell of a finale, goddamn.
Great little story about taking a moment to just chill the hell out.
December 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Rhythm Doctor (PC)
Hopped into the new full 1.0 release and polished off the rest of the story. Y'all made a hell of a finale, goddamn.
Great little story about taking a moment to just chill the hell out.
Hopped into the new full 1.0 release and polished off the rest of the story. Y'all made a hell of a finale, goddamn.
Great little story about taking a moment to just chill the hell out.
Lost Judgement / The Kaito Files (PS5)
I am greatly saddened. Judgement and its sequel are, bar none, THE best experiences I have ever had with the RGG series, and the spinoff series is dead forever thanks to some dinosaurs in a board room. This game was goddamn terrific. (1/2)
I am greatly saddened. Judgement and its sequel are, bar none, THE best experiences I have ever had with the RGG series, and the spinoff series is dead forever thanks to some dinosaurs in a board room. This game was goddamn terrific. (1/2)
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Lost Judgement / The Kaito Files (PS5)
I am greatly saddened. Judgement and its sequel are, bar none, THE best experiences I have ever had with the RGG series, and the spinoff series is dead forever thanks to some dinosaurs in a board room. This game was goddamn terrific. (1/2)
I am greatly saddened. Judgement and its sequel are, bar none, THE best experiences I have ever had with the RGG series, and the spinoff series is dead forever thanks to some dinosaurs in a board room. This game was goddamn terrific. (1/2)
Pocket Boss (PC)
i did da business
i did da business
November 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Pocket Boss (PC)
i did da business
i did da business
Moldorian: The Sisters of Light and Darkness (Game Gear)
A short-form RPG for one chonky handheld. I liked it! It had character for 1994 and told a neat story over ~10 hours. The combat tried a weird active input thing, which took some getting used to. Unique, but prolly just prefer a normal menu.
A short-form RPG for one chonky handheld. I liked it! It had character for 1994 and told a neat story over ~10 hours. The combat tried a weird active input thing, which took some getting used to. Unique, but prolly just prefer a normal menu.
November 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Moldorian: The Sisters of Light and Darkness (Game Gear)
A short-form RPG for one chonky handheld. I liked it! It had character for 1994 and told a neat story over ~10 hours. The combat tried a weird active input thing, which took some getting used to. Unique, but prolly just prefer a normal menu.
A short-form RPG for one chonky handheld. I liked it! It had character for 1994 and told a neat story over ~10 hours. The combat tried a weird active input thing, which took some getting used to. Unique, but prolly just prefer a normal menu.
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (DS)
I had some issues with Dawn of Sorrow, but this one course-corrected for me! The map design is a little bit more separated than I'd want for the genre due to the portraits, but I at least felt like I was being rewarded for exploring! This was a good one!!!
I had some issues with Dawn of Sorrow, but this one course-corrected for me! The map design is a little bit more separated than I'd want for the genre due to the portraits, but I at least felt like I was being rewarded for exploring! This was a good one!!!
November 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (DS)
I had some issues with Dawn of Sorrow, but this one course-corrected for me! The map design is a little bit more separated than I'd want for the genre due to the portraits, but I at least felt like I was being rewarded for exploring! This was a good one!!!
I had some issues with Dawn of Sorrow, but this one course-corrected for me! The map design is a little bit more separated than I'd want for the genre due to the portraits, but I at least felt like I was being rewarded for exploring! This was a good one!!!
The trackpads actually have a really cool use other than "mousepad." They can also be set up so that pressing different parts of them activate different hotkeys/input shortcuts of your choice.
It's actually a really convenient option for emulator hotkeys, which usually use keyboard keys.
It's actually a really convenient option for emulator hotkeys, which usually use keyboard keys.
November 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The trackpads actually have a really cool use other than "mousepad." They can also be set up so that pressing different parts of them activate different hotkeys/input shortcuts of your choice.
It's actually a really convenient option for emulator hotkeys, which usually use keyboard keys.
It's actually a really convenient option for emulator hotkeys, which usually use keyboard keys.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (PS5)
Absurdly excellent remake from top to bottom. The combat is the best it's ever been, and the QOL is insane. Some of the field areas lost a bit of their vibe from the OG, and I miss that XSeed flavor in the English script, but other than that, truly NO COMPLAINTS.
Absurdly excellent remake from top to bottom. The combat is the best it's ever been, and the QOL is insane. Some of the field areas lost a bit of their vibe from the OG, and I miss that XSeed flavor in the English script, but other than that, truly NO COMPLAINTS.
November 9, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (PS5)
Absurdly excellent remake from top to bottom. The combat is the best it's ever been, and the QOL is insane. Some of the field areas lost a bit of their vibe from the OG, and I miss that XSeed flavor in the English script, but other than that, truly NO COMPLAINTS.
Absurdly excellent remake from top to bottom. The combat is the best it's ever been, and the QOL is insane. Some of the field areas lost a bit of their vibe from the OG, and I miss that XSeed flavor in the English script, but other than that, truly NO COMPLAINTS.
Dark Cloud 2 (PS2)
This one's considered a real classic iirc, and I get it! I got some mixed feelings about this one though. The world, writing, and vibe were all SUPER pleasant, sweet, and fun, but I kinda felt a significant lack of...characters actually interacting with each other?? (1/3)
This one's considered a real classic iirc, and I get it! I got some mixed feelings about this one though. The world, writing, and vibe were all SUPER pleasant, sweet, and fun, but I kinda felt a significant lack of...characters actually interacting with each other?? (1/3)
October 28, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Dark Cloud 2 (PS2)
This one's considered a real classic iirc, and I get it! I got some mixed feelings about this one though. The world, writing, and vibe were all SUPER pleasant, sweet, and fun, but I kinda felt a significant lack of...characters actually interacting with each other?? (1/3)
This one's considered a real classic iirc, and I get it! I got some mixed feelings about this one though. The world, writing, and vibe were all SUPER pleasant, sweet, and fun, but I kinda felt a significant lack of...characters actually interacting with each other?? (1/3)
7. Favorite Game Couple:
had to scrape my brain a little bit but I don't think I could pick anyone but them
had to scrape my brain a little bit but I don't think I could pick anyone but them
October 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
7. Favorite Game Couple:
had to scrape my brain a little bit but I don't think I could pick anyone but them
had to scrape my brain a little bit but I don't think I could pick anyone but them
6. Most annoying character: I want to drop him from a very high altitude
October 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
6. Most annoying character: I want to drop him from a very high altitude
Astlibra Revision (PC)
WHAT A WILD-ASS GAME. It gives off an early awkward & janky impression of being slapped together with such heavy use of royalty free music and art, but this game is deceptively polished. I felt like I was playing an early 2000s Falcom game from an alternate universe. (1/2)
WHAT A WILD-ASS GAME. It gives off an early awkward & janky impression of being slapped together with such heavy use of royalty free music and art, but this game is deceptively polished. I felt like I was playing an early 2000s Falcom game from an alternate universe. (1/2)
October 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Astlibra Revision (PC)
WHAT A WILD-ASS GAME. It gives off an early awkward & janky impression of being slapped together with such heavy use of royalty free music and art, but this game is deceptively polished. I felt like I was playing an early 2000s Falcom game from an alternate universe. (1/2)
WHAT A WILD-ASS GAME. It gives off an early awkward & janky impression of being slapped together with such heavy use of royalty free music and art, but this game is deceptively polished. I felt like I was playing an early 2000s Falcom game from an alternate universe. (1/2)
Hollow Knight: Silksong (PC)
Yeah no, it's incredible. 100% at ~55 hours. Game's sweaty as hell and for absolute sickos. Team Cherry made this game for themselves and no one else, and I can respect that. Just like I said at the beginning of the year for Ender Magnolia, this is a pillar of the genre.
Yeah no, it's incredible. 100% at ~55 hours. Game's sweaty as hell and for absolute sickos. Team Cherry made this game for themselves and no one else, and I can respect that. Just like I said at the beginning of the year for Ender Magnolia, this is a pillar of the genre.
September 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Hollow Knight: Silksong (PC)
Yeah no, it's incredible. 100% at ~55 hours. Game's sweaty as hell and for absolute sickos. Team Cherry made this game for themselves and no one else, and I can respect that. Just like I said at the beginning of the year for Ender Magnolia, this is a pillar of the genre.
Yeah no, it's incredible. 100% at ~55 hours. Game's sweaty as hell and for absolute sickos. Team Cherry made this game for themselves and no one else, and I can respect that. Just like I said at the beginning of the year for Ender Magnolia, this is a pillar of the genre.
Lost Soul Aside (PS5)
I had a great time! I can't speak for the PC players, but people are being WAY too hard on this game. The plot was kinda sparse and nonsensical so if you wanted more out of THAT, I wouldn't blame you for being disappointed. The game needed more hitstop/impact too. (1/2)
I had a great time! I can't speak for the PC players, but people are being WAY too hard on this game. The plot was kinda sparse and nonsensical so if you wanted more out of THAT, I wouldn't blame you for being disappointed. The game needed more hitstop/impact too. (1/2)
September 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Lost Soul Aside (PS5)
I had a great time! I can't speak for the PC players, but people are being WAY too hard on this game. The plot was kinda sparse and nonsensical so if you wanted more out of THAT, I wouldn't blame you for being disappointed. The game needed more hitstop/impact too. (1/2)
I had a great time! I can't speak for the PC players, but people are being WAY too hard on this game. The plot was kinda sparse and nonsensical so if you wanted more out of THAT, I wouldn't blame you for being disappointed. The game needed more hitstop/impact too. (1/2)
Lost Odyssey (Xbox 360)
TERRIFIC game. I absolutely loved this. The general plot, characters, and villains were nothing too groundbreaking, but this game just had SO much heart. The Thousand Years of Dreams are presented beautifully and they'll stick with me a long time. Combat was really fun too!
TERRIFIC game. I absolutely loved this. The general plot, characters, and villains were nothing too groundbreaking, but this game just had SO much heart. The Thousand Years of Dreams are presented beautifully and they'll stick with me a long time. Combat was really fun too!
August 31, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Lost Odyssey (Xbox 360)
TERRIFIC game. I absolutely loved this. The general plot, characters, and villains were nothing too groundbreaking, but this game just had SO much heart. The Thousand Years of Dreams are presented beautifully and they'll stick with me a long time. Combat was really fun too!
TERRIFIC game. I absolutely loved this. The general plot, characters, and villains were nothing too groundbreaking, but this game just had SO much heart. The Thousand Years of Dreams are presented beautifully and they'll stick with me a long time. Combat was really fun too!
Post a screenshot of your first 5 steam purchases and let Bluesky judge you!
To do this: open the steam client, click your name in the top right -> account details -> view purchase history and scroll down
Back when TF2 wasn't free lmao
To do this: open the steam client, click your name in the top right -> account details -> view purchase history and scroll down
Back when TF2 wasn't free lmao
August 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Post a screenshot of your first 5 steam purchases and let Bluesky judge you!
To do this: open the steam client, click your name in the top right -> account details -> view purchase history and scroll down
Back when TF2 wasn't free lmao
To do this: open the steam client, click your name in the top right -> account details -> view purchase history and scroll down
Back when TF2 wasn't free lmao