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I’ve got 110 hours into Octopath Traveler on the Switch, and those hundred and ten don’t like — it’s a fun game. Frustrating at times… I’ve been working on the true final ending for a couple of weeks now, slowly improving, getting a little bit further. Most of my characters are around level 70, but … Read more
Peaked into Shroud of the Avatar again yesterday. This is Richard “Lord British” Garriott’s MMO-in-development that brings the morality-based gameplay of his Ultima RPG into a more modern incarnation. I backed this on Kickstarter about two and a half years ago, and have been checking into the alpha and beta releases on a regular basis … Read more
My kayak is this companies first product, now called "The Bay". It's a great boat, folds up for storage, snaps together for use. My only issue with it is that it's a bit cramped for me. Well, now they have a new one. Longer, faster… more expensive… The Coast: a 16′ origami kayak. For adventures … Read more
Traipsing about in Shroud of the Avatar. It's working. I didn't see any other players, but every available housing plot I came across was all bought up. Ye shall know them by their claims…. This is definitely an explorer's game. Though, I did like their "Deck"-based combat — instead of having all your skills available … Read more
I should have called this “A Child’s First Roguelike”. Or, “How to get through school with only an Owl on a Stick”. Whatever. Outer Grid Games’ “Crayon Chronicles” is a short, sweet RPG that combines a whimsical art style with easy gameplay and a few chuckles to make the best roguelike I’ve played all year. … Read more