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NDS
Sands of Destruction
Just started after watching the anime
Achievements: 1 / 10 (10%)
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Updated about 2 months ago |
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ds/945983-sands-of-destruction

Like it says on the tin, except instead of World Destruction from the original JP, it's Sands. Guess "world" being destroyed was too dark even if it's 100% fictional... appreciate how the humans and beastmen just coexist in the world as a given, good lore, none of that isekai crap for world logic. Battles are surprisingly complex and the overall game is meticulously crafted for 2008. Playing the Undub version.
PC
Nitroplus Games: Chaos;Head
Going crazy along with Takumi
Achievements: 1 / 6 (17%)
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Updated about 3 months ago |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos;Head

Started 3/27/2023, took a break til 2/10/2024. Coming off of Steins;Gate as my 2nd N+ game, this really showcases the experimental nature of N+'s new VN division back in 2008. I don't play many horror games at all so I was sweating throughout all the close calls. The delusion triggers are a super interesting mechanic, a lot more engaging than S;G in that regard. Amazing OST, 3rd person POV plot and UI design. Plays superbly using Chaotic;Head patch on Linux.
Saturn
Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku
Playing SoTN again on Saturn for extra features
Achievements: 1 / 100 (1%)
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Updated about 4 months ago |
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/saturn/197146-akumajou-dracula-x-gekka-no-yas

Started 1/9/2024 - I already completed the Playstation original but the experience on Saturn w/more areas, characters, etc. is a lot more polished so far. Might as well replay it on Saturn :P
Wii
Sonic and the Secret Rings
Doing missions at Levitated Ruin (world 4)
Achievements: 20 / 100 (20%)
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Updated about 5 months ago |
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/wii/932811-sonic-and-the-secret-rings

Started 1/2/2024 - controls were hard to get used to at first (emulated Wiimotes in dolphin are extremely gimmicky) being the first of the "endless runner" age of Sonic. The environment & character design really took notes from 06 (if 06 had more dev time it likely would have been finalized with a more SatSR look esp for the humans and improved textures for the rest of the cast) while the OST took a lot of cues from Rush imo.
PS2
Shadow the Hedgehog
Ow the Edge
Achievements: 1 / 100 (1%)
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Updated about 6 months ago |
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/gamecube/926672-shadow-the-hedgehog

Just started in Westopolis 11/18/2023... Long way to go til the credits lol. Going to try to RA this but all those endings are making it look tough. Switched to the PS2 version for less lag and achievement support.
PSP
Kingdom Hearts Games: Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep -Final Mix-
Time to replay this whole game for the 3rd time
Achievements: 1 / 100 (1%)
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Updated about 7 months ago |
https://www.khwiki.com/Kingdom_Hearts_Birth_by_Sleep

The first Kingdom Hearts game I played... I still would take Ventus over Sora for most iconic KH protagonist cause of this game. Really weird seeing the events of this game in hindsight after KH/ReCom/KHII etc but that's kingdom hearts for ya. Playing the Final Mix version w/EN voices & text.
NDS
Kingdom Hearts Games: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Really should complete this before starting KHII...
Achievements: 1 / 100 (1%)
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Updated about 7 months ago |
https://www.khwiki.com/Kingdom_Hearts_358/2_Days

Before KHII there was this DS game in story continuity, so I'm reluctantly tackling this first before KHII (sorry amazing PS2 graphics, have to settle for DS 3D polygons first)
PC
honeybee: Re:Birthday Song ~Koi o Utau Shinigami~
the first "imported & needs work to setup" otome I played, besides Amnesia
Achievements: 1 / 10 (10%)
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Updated about 10 months ago |
https://vndb.org/v15070

Something about Shinigami Kareshi really resonates with me. It's a lot more high stakes dealing with shinigami and the afterlife and makes for a compelling dating backstory, given the usual ditzy heroine.
PC
NitroChiral Games: Lamento -BEYOND THE VOID-
NC's 2nd yaoi... coming from TnC this should be interesting
Achievements: 1 / 100 (1%)
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Updated about 10 months ago |
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamento_-BEYOND_THE_VOID-

Playing with EN patch. I found Togainu to start off very slow but end up particularly gritty & worth the several hours getting all the guys. Hope this one has a similar vibe.
PSP
The 3rd Birthday
Episode 3, Hard Mode
Achievements: 8 / 100 (8%)
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Updated about 11 months ago |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_3rd_Birthday

Started 7/6/2023, Undub. Hoped gameplay lives up to Tetsuya Nomura's FF-esque aesthetics... it did theatrically but not in gameplay. I *just* figured out how to properly aim n fire and do the liberation blast and man this is the game that destroys index fingers lmao. Had switched to Shooter mode in controls so I could give the L&R triggers some much needed use + more intuitive than whatever finger-twisting frustration that was action mode 2
PS
Final Fantasy VII
First try at the original game
Achievements: 5 / 100 (5%)
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Updated about 12 months ago |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII

I played Crisis Core before the OG sadly so I got majorly spoiled on the storyline hints from the prequel game. Getting used to the funky dumbbell look of everyone lmao. Story is still amazing despite lacking the amazing graphics eyecandy of CC. Following a guide so I'm somewhere past Golden Saucer and on to the next town.
GCN
Sonic Heroes
Completed all teams & defeated Metal Sonic
Achievements: 100 / 100 (100%)
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Updated about 12 months ago |
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/gamecube/914714-sonic-heroes

Best Sonic game for the GameCube imo. Playing on Dolphin w/100% save file since I never got to fight the final boss years ago and now I finally can :D Replaying for RA achievements on PS2 (I found PS2 more faster in general compared to the GC version)
GCN
Animal Crossing
Exploring my town
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Updated about 12 months ago |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Crossing_(video_game)

Started playing 5/21/2023, first AC game ever. It's neat having the villagers remember you so well but the daily grind is starting to annoy me lol.
GBA
Pokémon Advance Generation: Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
RA Playthrough
Achievements: 20 / 100 (20%)
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Updated about 1 year ago |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Ruby_and_Sapphire

Making my way through these two again... off-and-on playing each version to get all the RetorAchievements for these games.
3DS
Pokémon Moon
Started w/Popplio; first fully 3D generation
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Updated about 1 year ago |
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Sun_and_Moon

First 3DS game successfully tested on Citra (=w=) Now I need to go back and play the previous gen too...
Switch
Hashihime of the Old Book Town
Somewhere in the prologue
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Updated about 1 year ago |
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1039940/Hashihime_of_the_Old_Book_Town/

First Switch game tested successfully with Yuzu (^w^)/ Hello 21st century gaming! Just found out about the append version too... I'll stick with the original release I guess...
NDS
Pokémon Diamond / Pearl
Trying out different starters per version
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Updated about 1 year ago |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Diamond_and_Pearl

Like Gen III, I'm replaying the original duos after their 3rd version just cause I can... also Diamond was my first-ever Pokemon game so it's special like that. :) Going with Turtwig/Diamond/Lucas and Piplup/Pearl/Dawn for starter/version/player this time just to switch things up from my original playthrough of Platinum
NDS
Pokemon HeartGold
In progress (3rd gym)
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Updated about 2 years ago |
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_HeartGold_and_SoulSilv

I played SoulSilver many years ago so I started fresh with HeartGold this time around.
Current starter: Cyndaquil
NDS
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
Completed main story (still recruiting Pokemon)
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Updated about 2 years ago |
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Mystery_Dungeon:_Explo

Still playing this from time to time hoping to recruit the remaining Secret Slab/Seven Treasures legendaries (Darkrai is not easy to be won over...)
Team: Vulpix (me), Riolu (partner Pokemon); currently leveling up team members I don't have the evolved forms of yet
Steam
Amnesia: Memories
Halfway through Ukyo's route >w
Achievements: 12 / 26 (46%)
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Updated about 4 years ago |
https://store.steampowered.com/app/359390/Amnesia_Memories/

My first otome game! Completed Shin, Ikki, Kent, and Toma's routes. Currently on Ukyo's route.
PSP
Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side Premium ~3rd Story~
Seiji is the best boi here >w>
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Updated about 4 years ago |
https://www.konami.com/games/girls_side/

ok I love the custom name system and the CG events but the walking home scenes are really awkward cause there aren't any subtitles lol. I really like Seiji's look but I'm playing through the others for completion's sake...
my current route order: Tamao -> Kou -> Arashi -> Ruka -> Junpei -> Seiji.
Playing the awesome full English patch!
PC
honeybee: Starry☆Sky ~After Spring~
On hold as of 10/2022, returned 8/2023
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Updated about 4 years ago |
https://vndb.org/v5258

Finally got this working (and videos playing!!) in WINE. Kanata best boy, I will take no substitutes.
PC
honeybee: Starry☆Sky ~in Spring~
On hold as of 10/2022, resuming 8/2023
Achievements: 1 / 10 (10%)
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Updated about 4 years ago |
https://vndb.org/v2021

Finally got those dang videos working in WINE! I really should play this first before ~after Spring~ though... Kanata still best boy.
PC
Nitroplus Games: Steins;Gate
Somewhere along in the 5th chapter
Achievements: 11 / 42 (26%)
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Updated about 4 years ago |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steins;Gate

This is the JAST version which imo is vastly superior to the crappy Steam version of the exact same VN. Wonderful WINE support!