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PS3
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice
I am at Chapter 1 - Netherworld Honor Student.

Updated about 4 hours ago

(U)
GBA
Riviera: The Promised Land
I am at Stage 6 - Area 1 - Peseta Everglades.

Updated about 1 day ago

(B)
Xbox
Forza Motorsport
I am at Career Mode - Level 45 Events.

Updated about 5 days ago

I have beaten all of the tracks on Point-To-Point and Amateur, but I still need to finish Career and Arcade Mode.
(u)
Switch
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
Next Unfinished.

Updated about 2 months ago

(B)
PS
Darkstalkers
2024 New Year's Cookie Beat Game.

Updated about 3 months ago

I have beaten the game with Morrigan, but I still need to beat the game with all characters.

Markies's Status

(U) Unfinished ?No significant accomplishments.     (B) Beaten ?The main objective has been accomplished. Usually marked by the defeat of a final boss and/or viewing of credits.     (C) Completed ?For games which are 100% done. All extras and modes have been unlocked and finished. All significant items have been collected.
79 (U)
  77 Unplayed  
97.5% of Unfinished
14.3% of Total
14.7%
244 (B)
45.3%
216 (C)
40.1%
Wishlist  1602 ?         Top-Rated  76 ?????         Master Runs  7 (M)
NES 5 (U) 8 (B) 53 (C) 66 Total
Genesis / Mega Drive 4 (U) 14 (B) 37 (C) 55 Total
Game Boy/Color 5 (U) 2 (B) 4 (C) 11 Total
SNES 5 (U) 20 (B) 29 (C) 54 Total
Nintendo 64 3 (U) 25 (B) 23 (C) 51 Total
Game Boy Advance 5 (U) 3 (B) 1 (C) 9 Total
Dreamcast 5 (U) 15 (B) 8 (C) 28 Total
PlayStation 5 (U) 40 (B) 26 (C) 71 Total
PlayStation 2 9 (U) 55 (B) 22 (C) 86 Total
GameCube 4 (U) 23 (B) 5 (C) 32 Total
Xbox 4 (U) 22 (B) 7 (C) 33 Total
PlayStation 3 8 (U) 4 (B) 0 (C) 12 Total
Wii 6 (U) 5 (B) 0 (C) 11 Total
Wii U 4 (U) 5 (B) 0 (C) 9 Total
Nintendo Switch 7 (U) 3 (B) 1 (C) 11 Total
All Games 539 Total
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about 2 hours ago

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Right Hand of Bak'laag: 1000+ unfinished games
Treasure Hunter: 1000+ games
Poisoned: 3+ new games in a row
Disgaea 3, the game just like Disgaea D2 that need modern ports. Let's hope that it's sooner rather than later than it already is!
about 1 week ago

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Backlog Beaten: April 24, 2022
Consider Yourself a Hero: Majority of games are beaten
I completed Tactics Ogre on the Playstation 1 this evening!

Right after college, I had a stack of Strategy RPG's that I used to play on the PS1 and PS2. These were long titles that I played for small bits between other titles. Well, one of the first games I ever played was Tactics Ogre as it was one of my introductory games to the SRPG genre. I only did one path and it always irked me that I never did the other paths. After I beat my Backlog, I started to play SRPGs while watching the Backloggery on Twitch on Monday evenings. They are perfect mindless grinding games that I can make a slow amount of progress. After starting in June of last year, I finally went through all of the paths and did all of the optional stuff to finally finish off Tactics Ogre.

Tactics Ogre should truly be lauded as a landmark title. It is not the first, but in a way, it is one of the most defining titles of the SRPG genre. The game basically laid the groundwork for Final Fantasy Tactics and influence so many games afterwards. The story involves a great deal of political intrigue along families feuding and nations warring. It is complex and gripping all at the same time. I always get lost in the story, but I still want to see what happens next. But, the meat of the game are the hundreds of strategy battles that you will partake in throughout your quest. They are deeply rewarding and laid the foundation for many games afterwards. That is what I spent most of my time doing and I loved that part so much.

It's a little sad that the grinding part was my favorite part near the end. The final part of the game can be such a chore to play through. Most battles, you are battling enemies who have a severe height and numbers advantage. Also, if any of your characters die, they are gone for good. Permanent Death. Take that and then some side quest battles near the end that are beyond frustrating and I was a bit happy to be finished with the game. Granted, grinding helps for some of the issues, but that does take quite a while.

Overall, I still respect and love Tactics Ogre. It can be a bit rough in many parts including some translation bits, but the game is such an important game and such a fun game to play. I wouldn't say doing all the side quests or doing all the paths is really necessary to get enjoyment out of the game. But, if you love the RPG genre or want to give the SRPG genre a try, this is a great one to try out!
about 2 weeks ago

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Backlog Beaten: April 24, 2022
Consider Yourself a Hero: Majority of games are beaten
I beat Sunset Riders on the Sega Genesis this afternoon.

Back in 2013, I completed Sunset Riders on the Super Nintendo. I enjoyed the game, but it was also incredibly difficult and could be a bit frustrating. It was an arcade port that was very faithful to the original. Much like many Konami games during that generation, the Sega Genesis also got a version, but this one was a little bit different. I was a little hesitant to pick it up, but recently I had heard that the game was quite good. So, looking for a new Genesis game, I decided to pick it up last year and I figured it would be a rather simple game to play after my longer games recently.

The Genesis version shares many similarities to the Super Nintendo game, but it also shares the same format as Hyperstone Heist with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It loses many of its features, but it also something unique to the game. The levels are a bit longer and feel a bit different, but they also don't have as many bosses or characters. But, overall, the game still shares many aspects of the arcade original. It is still a Western style run and gun. You still only die with one hit and have some power ups to increase your firepower. To be honest, the Genesis version is much easier than the SNES version that I almost prefer it. The Genesis is much more forgiving as the bosses are the hardest part of the game and it only has 4 of them. Also, the game is a bit less hectic so it is easier to go through levels and not just lose guy after guy.

However, I would say that Graphics and Sound is better on the SNES version. The game looks and sounds just muted while much brighter on the SNES version. Even though there are fewer bosses in the Genesis version, the final boss is absolutely horrendous. He is hardest to hit and he has two full life bars to beat. You waste so many continues on him compared to the other ones that he is beyond cheap. Once you get him down, then the rest of the game can be just a breeze.

Overall, I really enjoyed the Genesis version of Sunset Riders. It wasn't as punishing and was just much easier to play. I do think the SNES is the better version, but the Genesis version is worth owning and worth playing. It is a calmer experience and one that was very enjoyable. If you are a fan of the Arcade or SNES port, then give this one a try. Or, if you just like good Arcade style Run and Guns, this version is also a great way to enjoy the game.
about 3 weeks ago

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Backlog Beaten: April 24, 2022
Consider Yourself a Hero: Majority of games are beaten
I beat Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando on the Sony Playstation 2 this evening!

Way back in 2012, I beat the original Ratchet & Clank. It was a game I had picked up on a whim cause it was relatively cheap and I wanted something to break up all of the RPG's I had for the system. Well, my PS2 backlog never diminished and picking up the sequel was never high on my list until I beat my Backlog. While at my Board Game Convention, somebody was selling this and Jak & Daxter for a very cheap price. It soon became some of the first games I ever bought after beating my Backlog. Well, a few years later, I was looking for something simple to play after Skies of Arcadia and this would fit perfectly.

Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando is everything a video game sequel should be. It takes what made the original so great and increases it along with adding new additions or fixing any problems. The game play doesn't change as it is still a mixture of hopping and bopping while also using different guns to blow up enemies. There are some mixtures in there as well in the form of mini games, space shooting segements, driving segments or rail riding, but that is the main aspect of the game. One of the neat new features is that your weapons can be upgraded over time with significant usage. Having them become more powerful is really a nice touch. The weapons are mostly standard, but some of them can be unique and have their quirks. It is fun to try them out, but it is also very easy to stick to your favorites. The story is mostly silly with some quirky characters. I did chuckle at a few lines, so that was a plus. It's a very small aspect of the game, but what is there is really good.

My only minor complaints is that the game is a bit harder than the previous one. Nothing too frustrating, but there are multiple areas where you will die and have to do it over again. Also, the bolt currency compared to the pricing is insane. Some of the final guns are so expensive and it is so hard to collect enough bolts to afford more than half of them.

Overall, I really enjoyed Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando. It has been so long since I played the first one, so it is hard to compare them. But, I really liked the improvements in the game as it made it easier and the challenge was a bit more fair. The game is nothing ground breaking, but if you enjoyed the first game or the series, this is a good one to pick up.
about 1 month ago

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Right Hand of Bak'laag: 1000+ unfinished games
Treasure Hunter: 1000+ games
Poisoned: 3+ new games in a row
Thank you, love me some Final Fantasy X. At my job I listen to Youtube Videos so I been mostly listening in on some NintendoCapriSun for the past month or two. It was his Let's Play on Final Fantasy X [Link] that I gotten into a major mood to replay Final Fantasy X this time though on the HD re-release on PC.

Not doing anything too crazy because my backlog is massive as it is, but what I am doing is essentially setting up a playthrough but I'll have it set up with everything at the ready that if I at least the game I can come back to it later with some notes I am pulling together for post game within a later date.

It's something sorta new I'm doing for my backlog. To not worry to much to blitz through a 100% a game every time, even if it's a game I already played before but on a different platform.
about 1 month ago

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Backlog Beaten: April 24, 2022
Consider Yourself a Hero: Majority of games are beaten
I completed Skies of Arcadia Legends on the Nintendo GameCube this evening!

Back in 2017, I played through the original Skies of Arcadia on the DreamCast. Not only was it my favorite game that I played that year, but it is also my favorite DreamCast game of all time. I actually replayed it again a few years later to get everything that I had missed. When I had played through the game, a friend of mine played through the GameCube copy and I was always jealous of his copy. When game prices finally began to fall last year, I jumped at the price at picking up a reasonably priced copy. Well, the Fortune Cookie decided that I should play through the game again this year and this time I decided to collect everything all in one go. After more than a month, I finally finished everything in Skies of Arcadia Legends.

Skies of Arcadia Legends takes everything great about the original game and just adds on top of it. Apparently, this has been called the "Director's Cut" and it feels like that. It is just the original game with extras added on. They do nothing to change the original game as the high encounter rate is still present. However, you do gain experience and magic faster. They added a couple of new side quests and fights to add a bit more difficulty near the end. It's amazing to play a Remake nowadays that only adds positives to the game without it feeling bloated or even taking away what made the original game so great. With the new stuff out of the way, Skies of Arcadia feels like a love letter to the classic JRPG. It feels like a game developed by people who loved RPG's in the 16 Bit Era and this is the final bookend to that type of game. Sure, some other games came afterwards in that style, but this kind of feels like the end of an era and an entire genre crystalized into a perfect game. Skies of Arcadia is one of my favorite games of all time and replaying just reinforced everything about it and made the purchase worth every single penny.

Overall, obviously, I absolutely loved Skies of Arcadia Legends. The original DreamCast still has that initial joy of playing it, so I don't know if it will ever be topped. But, for a better game, Skies of Arcadia Legends has it all. Since I loved the game so much, I am glad that I got to play both versions. But, whatever version you decide to play, each of them is an amazing game. If you like RPG's, this is one of the best ones ever made!
about 2 months ago

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Backlog Beaten: February 6, 2022
Minion of Bak'laag: 100+ unfinished games
Master of Unlocking: Majority of games are completed
Funny how I was one game away from ...it's almost like I planned it out that way.

I really enjoyed both Dead or Alive 1 (PS1) and Dead or Alive 3 (Xbox), so I was very interested in seeing how good the Dreamcast version of Dead or Alive 2 is. Kasumi for life!

Yeah, I've always wanted to try out a Fire Emblem game but just never pulled the trigger or really cared all that much, but over the years that little voice inside my head has been getting louder and louder saying, "Just play one of them! I'm sure you'll enjoy it." Plus, I always need a longer RPG to break-up my constant need to run to the right and jump!
So Many Games, So Little Time