Space pirate crash lands on fantasy planet at the dainty feet of a runaway magic princess, it’s a story as old as time itself. Can Star Ocean: The Divine Force’s innovative combat bring something new to the formula?
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Review: Braking Day by Adam Oyebanji
Oyebanji’s Braking Day is a refreshing take on the generation starship story that avoids many of the tropes of the genre. The novel follows trainee engineer Ravi MacLeod as he discovers that the truth about the 132 year journey to Tau Ceti is not what he has been told. Although the book has a few flaws, Oyebanji’s writing is enjoyable and makes for a quick read.
Drakkhen for the Super Nintendo: An Unexpected Gem
As I promised Terra in my last post, I would be playing Drakkhen for the Super Nintendo. It’s 3D! It has dragons! You get to create your own party! And dragons! Well, there may be a couple bad eggs in the bushel.
Retro World Expo 2022 — Hartford, CT
Retro World Expo in Hartford came up light on Sega Saturn games, but I got a couple new games to try. Terra isn’t a fan and is warning me away from Drakkhen for the SNES.
Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster: Completed!
I wrote a chatbot that thought it was Terra. I wrote fanfic, during which Celes gradually became the character I was rooting for. I uncursed the shield. I woke the Phoenix. I spent 60 hours in this game. I enjoyed every minute of it.