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GBC
Star Ocean: Blue Sphere 
Gravis Forest. Precis' Battle Skills leveled up, working on her Sense Skills. Current: Precis/Chisato/Noel.
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Updated about 1 week ago
PS
Arc the Lad
Replay. Semi-completionist run, levelling up Chongara, Mofly and Kelack to Lv20 first. Didn't get the Deity Fist from the Azenda Highlands boss.
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Updated about 1 week ago
Far too short of a game, but due to that, replaying is a breeze. I like soloing the game as Arc, I usually finish in like 5 hours with a small detour to get the Mirror in the Forbidden Ruins. Story feels very... Striking. It's very peculiar somehow, despite being your average "chosen one saves the world" quest, maybe it's in its simplicity. Gameplay is very brisk and lightweight, battles usually taking only a few minutes. Pixel art is also stunning but the CG cutscenes are rather... Subpar.
GEN
Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention
Replay. Chapter 2: Battle 2. Semi-low grinding run.
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Updated about 1 week ago
SNES
Romancing SaGa
Replay as Hawke. About to do Constance Rescue quest. Current party: Hawke/Guella Ha/Sif/Barbara/Albert(/Aisha?)
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Updated about 2 weeks ago
Okay, I'm gonna be honest and say that this game feels mad incomplete? You can only get 7 of the 10 Fatestones, the battle, weapon level and positioning systems feel incredibly poorly implemented, map design and enemy placement leaves a lot to be desired, and the Event Rank internal clock feels at odds with a comfortable playthrough, even for SaGa. I can enjoy it due to nostalgia and my own weird quirks, but it's absolutely only for SaGa faithfuls. Stick to Minstrel Song.
NDS
Etrian Odyssey
Barely starting out. Mapping out B1F mission finished.
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Updated about 2 weeks ago
NES
Super Mario Bros.
Replay. First quest only so far, World 6.
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Updated about 2 weeks ago
The big masterpiece that the NES' American launch lead up to. Today, the physics are very jank compared to Super Mario World's much cleaner ones, for instance, but the game is still solid and a good recommendation for anyone trying to get into games. Difficulty is demanding, however, so it's not ideal.
SNES
Front Mission
Freedom City battle against USN troops lead by Clinton Type pilot cleared. 8/30 Story Missions so far.
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Updated about 2 weeks ago
A superb mech strategy game, customization isn't the deepest but it's not bad, the story is pretty enthralling, and the challenge of the maps is pretty adequate. Honestly there isn't much I can critique about it so far.
GG
Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible
Meluhha/Harappa area. Working on equipping El and Kishe before moving on. Demons: Tiamat/Chimera/Banshee/Kelpie
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Updated about 2 weeks ago
Standard DraQue clone with good ol' SMT rules. But it squanders its SMT identity by simplifying convos to a fault and making fusion worthless. It randomly selects from one of 3? dialogue trees and each tribe has a different way of recruiting that's shared between all demons in it. But the randomizing makes it much harder to memorize the dialogue choices. As for fusions? They just make demons of similar level and you always get higher level demons. Outside of tribe 7 demons, there's no real use!
SNES
Shin Megami Tensei
Replay. Just saved the Heroine from being executed.
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Updated about 2 weeks ago
This game is overly ambitious but it's held back by its sheer buggyness and jank. Thankfully that hasn't stopped me from loving it. If I had to complain about one thing is that its difficulty is unbalanced? You can be one second away from getting owned by an enemy if you don't pay attention, which valid, but a lot of the bosses in the game are also trivialized by the Zio and Bufu lines of spells, which is awkward. But you're effectively stunlocking gods for fun, so it rules.
PC
Zwei: The Arges Adventure
Klopp Caverns, Lv09. Pneuma's Estate finished. Taking the time to restock on food first, though.
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Updated about 2 weeks ago
SNES
Wizardry I, II, III: Story of Llylgamyn: Wizardry I: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Exploring B2F, six party members lost in the dungeon so far.
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Updated about 2 weeks ago
One of the grandfathers of dungeon crawlers, featuring punishing high difficulty and confusing maps. Honestly not a bad game, not too hard to get into the swing of things, either. The SNES port also makes a good effort to make the game look more stunning. Just get ready to see your adventurers die a lot.
PS
Digimon World
Waiting for Ogremon to return to Egg. Gear Savanna done for now, Misty Trees unlocked, next is Grand Canyon. Prosperity: 23?/100
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Updated about 2 weeks ago
okay so this one is fucking weird. Bandai decided to commission Bec to make a V-Pet/open world RPG hybrid. And it sort of works? But you need a high amount of accurate guides to make sense of the whole thing. I personally /really/ enjoy this game, it's outright one of my favorites and I'd like to 100% it someday, 100 prosp., all Digivolutions. But it'll take quite a bit of time. Approach with caution!
PS
Beyond the Beyond
Levelling up to Lv18 as Finn and Annie, before heading out to the Shrine of Gaea. Back to where I was phew
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Updated about 3 weeks ago
Average RPG for the PlayStation, apparently this was one of the first to get localized, but somehow Arc the Lad I&II didn't? I can deal with this game, but it feels very lacking. Directions are unclear, lots of grinding necessary, dungeons can be a pain with the high encounter rate... At least some of the enemies are fucking studs
PS
Summon Night 2
Semi-low level/Brave Clear-style replay. Chapter 5.
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Updated about 3 weeks ago
A beautiful game. The plot feels stronger overall, the systems slightly more refined. The partners also feel more likeable and the Guardian Beasts are super adorable. There's also the option of a male partner ending for male protags, in the form of Nesty. My biggest complaint is how the uneven ground in some arenas can make it so the only recourse you have to winning a battle is to grind, but that's a trend in Summon Night in general.
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Xanadu: Dragon Slayer II
Trying to clear out most enemies in Level-1's outdoor part and stockpile ~60 keys.
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Updated about 3 weeks ago
GEN
Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes
Chapter 2: Grinding to get enough money for the Steel Lances in Mascune, before tackling Liezel again.
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Updated about 3 weeks ago
A pretty good port of LoH1 to the Mega Drive. Really the only issue is that they removed Aron's "Get to Lv8" dialogue before you head to the Belga Mining Site which makes it less obvious that you have to grind that much to be able to set foot in it.
PS
King's Field
Restarting on Vita Retroarch. Levelling up and equipping near Light's shop in B1F. Dragon Fountain is restored.
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Updated about 3 weeks ago
This is essentially my introduction to Soulslikes and it's pretty fun, if very janky. Getting used to the combat takes a while, but it's not insurmountable. The messy lowpoly graphics are also very comfortable.
PC
Fallout
Hub quests, Junk Town mostly clear of EXP outside of recruiting Dogmeat, need to check if I can recruit Tycho.
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Updated about 3 weeks ago
A CRPG classic, I really appreciate how open it is and how it encourages you to roleplay your character at your leisure within the constraints of the game. No real critiques from me, I guess the men aren't attractive? lol
SNES
Star Ocean
Replay. Levelling up Millie outside of Eckdart.
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Updated about 3 weeks ago
A strange game. Graphics are near-perfect with a few flaws and inconsistencies in artstyle here and there, Music is superb, Gameplay isn't bad, but there's a lot of little things that pile up and make this experience a bit lesser. It didn't affect me the second time but... From the jank dungeons that are easy to get lost in, to the second half of the plotline being shunted into one single dungeon, to the many performance issues, it's a game with many warts... But it's comfort food for me.
SNES
Romancing SaGa 2
Replay. Year 1376, Tefal Mines complete, levelling up proficiency at the Ludon Highlands. Current party: Theseus, Agatha, Catherine, Terry, Herbert.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
A much needed glow-up to Romancing SaGa 1, the sparking system replaces the abilities being tied to weapon levels, attack type proficiency replaces the each weapon having a level, the magic system has been deepened with the cruft being removed... The changes are too many. The difficulty is still quite high, but the game /can/ be learned, and it's much more linear than the first (fourth) game so...
SNES
Albert Odyssey
At Maurina, passed by Philo's Shrine to remove the Crest Maniac's pet. Heading to meet said Maniac.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
A run of the mill strategy RPG. Main gimmick of this one is that, the main strategy battles occur in the overworld. The overworld is a giant SRPG map, which is neat, but bogs down inter-town movement by a lot. Outside of that and... Its ending, it's relatively inoffensive, probably to a fault.
NDS
Final Fantasy III
At Canaan. The Djinn was hot.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
NDS
Kirby Canvas Curse
Replay. Main - Arange Gorge, Trial - Reddy Land. 8/250 medals.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
A serviceable Kirby game, instead of a traditional platformer, you're controlling Kirby (who is now a ball) with trails drawn by your stylus. It's deceptively challenging, but if you're playing on an actual DS or 2/3DS, the difficulty is much more manageable, than on emulator with say, a Wacom or Huion.
FDS
The Legend of Zelda
NES version replay. Level-5, 11 hearts, White Sword, Power Bracelet, Blue Ring.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
A classic. Everyone and their mother won't shut up about this game so I'll try to keep it simple. It may be a cryptic game, and without Nintendo Power or the mini-guide the manual gave you or what have you it wouldn't be as accessible, but something about it just feels entrancing. There's just something about having a world where you can get lost in and explore its secrets. No other Zelda game would really replicate this until Breath of the Wild, which is sad.
SNES
Lagoon
Grinding outside of Natela's room. At Lv10?
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
it's the meme game,,,, Imagine Ys but they decided to add non-bump combat and the idea for that was to give you a sword attack that had a roughly 16x16 hitbox. While your character and the enemies are like 32x32. That's this game compared to the X68k original in a nutshell; Kemco "Quality". Expect a lot of grinding and cheesing as a result.
PS
Arc the Lad II
Replay. Heading to Gallarno's Mansion, but trying to do some Guild Jobs alongside it.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
Severely underrated SRPG. Longer, grimmer and more engaging, this sequel focuses on showcasing G-Craft's original ambitions for Arc 1. The new cast is very much likeable and have nice interactions with the original cast, Chongara taking a backseat sadly (or not considering how WD wrote him). The Hunter Guild sidequests also provide a lot of extra bang for your buck and are a welcome addition. There is some WD jank so heads up.
PS
Wild Arms
Replay. Heading to the Photosphere.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
A pretty good Lufia 2-esque RPG released early in the PSX's life, my one complaint? It's /too/ traditional. Outside of that the graphics are pretty good, music is an all timer, bless Michiko Naruke, and while I said it's traditional, the gameplay isn't bad, most of the game doesn't require grinding, and the tool system is a neat spice to add to the mix. Give it a shot if you need a beginner friendly console RPG.
SNES
Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen
Reconfiguring my parties before continuing through Pogrom Forest.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
PC
Cookie's Bustle
Please watch warmly until I am ready (fuck you copyright troll)
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
PC
Gensou Suikoden (Win9x release)
My fetish for esoterica knows no bounds. Heading to Sarady, stopped by at Ledon's Inn.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
PC
RPG Maker games: Legion Saga
Jubaru Pass or something. Need to find the correct spelling.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
SNES
Mega Man 7
Heading to Wily, most collectibles and upgrades obtained.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
NDS
Pokémon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum
Replay, 493% run, using Refined Platinum hack (didn't find Drayano's hacks in time). At Jubilife.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
NDS
Sonic Rush
Replay. Night Carnival as Sonic.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
GBA
Summon Night: Swordcraft Story
Replay. Knuckles only run, about to fight Razzy.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
PS
Summon Night
Chapter 6: Silent Destroyer. Brave Clear style playthrough (minimal level up), replay.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
A very approachable Tactics Ogre esque SRPG. The plot is focused more on VN-esque character interactions than the moral choices and all, but the charas are fleshed out enough to make it worthwhile. A lot of the issues with it would be fixed with later installments, so it feels barebones. Grinding through the game to get past difficulty spikes is kosher, but leveling up in a balanced way with the EXP you get from story battles is also a valid strategy, which SN3 onwards would capitalize on.
PS
Thousand Arms
Chapter 2. What? Me giving up. surely u jest
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
A troubled game, not only is its script obnoxious at points with its edgy humor, but its dating sim elements are incredibly barebones and repetitive. The combat is also average, not exactly broken, but very awkward. My biggest problem is how dating and forging's over reliance on high MP causes you to constantly grind for it if you're trying to have a full spell list with everyone. Which is a problem as you constantly gain levels by accident, needing to grind more.
SNES
Final Fantasy VI
Past Locke and Sabin's sub-episodes in the three way split. Replay.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
The MVP of the SNES entries and a fan favorite. If people don't love VII, it's usually VI or IX that they prefer. In my case, it was IX. But VI has a lot to love, its plot these days is very contrived, with stuff just happening with minimal buildup or context, but for its age it was very good, only rivaled by games like Phantasy Star IV, Legend of Heroes III and Dragon Quest V. For a lot of people, especially in the west, it was their first time with story taking a front seat in a game.
SNES
Final Fight
Need to insert an endless continue cheat. Please watch warmly until it is ready, Haggar run.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
GB
Super Robot Taisen
Stage 2: Lakeside Battle. Only 4 robots at a time, semi-challenge semi-sanity run.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
SNES
Kidou Senshi Gundam: Cross Generation 0079
Chapter 5: Garma's Fate.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
GB
Pokémon Green/Red/Blue/Yellow
Cinnabar (Machoke%). Vermilion, 29+Omanyte/151 (151%, 151 hack usage).
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
Pokémon makes its entry into the world. A very jank game, far outclassed by its sequels. AI and movepools are rudimentary, and Psychic is completely broken in terms of strength, making going back to this game a challenge for a lot. However, I still feel nostalgia for its simple graphics and gameplay. I prefer GSC/HGSS the most, but I replay Gen 1 the most. An easy beginner's RPG that anyone can pick up and play. Make sure to connect to a friend to get all the mons!
SNES
Rockman & Forte
Replay. Grinding Burner Man, not going for all CDs.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
SNES
Go Go Ackman
Second stage boss.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
SNES
Super Mario World
Replay. Vanilla Dome.
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Updated about 4 weeks ago
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Dialogue Box 
i dunno, i just beat riku's story and i think it got really repetitive towards the end. since you don't get any new cards or sleights to play with all the battles start to feel the same. the bosses though are a lot more interesting in this mode