More Quick Reviews

In a world of ever overflowing games continually releasing and demanding your attention, there are equally an abundance of games that quickly fall the wayside from conversation and into the backlog as a result.  Likewise, I too am always playing catch-up to many a game and finding the relevant time to share their deserved thoughts and impressions.  Some of these quick reviews may be expanded upon in the future when time allows, but until then, from A-Z here are 10 more quick takes that will hopefully provide some more worthwhile insight to your valued time.

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(Played on Nintendo Switch) - Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King is an unabashed indie developer's attempt on making something akin to the cult classic that is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.  And although it follows the golden groundwork, it of course has the difficult challenge of being so directly compared to such a more masterful piece of craft.  The game does introduce a few fun ideas, such as the world and narrative being drive by the children's whims and suggestions as a grandfather reads them this story ala like The Princess Bride.  However, there lie numerous faults such as loose controls, a zoomed-out impersonal perspective, and lack of evolving ideas / puzzles that keep this game from being elevated to its inspired ideals it wishes to emulate.  As it stands, it's simply a decent game, but not quite as satisfying as one would hope.

Tips for Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Crafty Tricks

Animal Crossing: New Horizons saw release last week to rather fortuitous timing as a ray of relief amidst such an anxious world.  And with most of the world in lock-down at present, many are enjoying a deserved deep dive into this adorable escape from reality.  As a game that plays out in real time, it asks us to slow down, relax, and admire the smaller details in life.  Also as such, my review of this game will assuredly take a while yet to come.  But in the meantime, here are some tips and tricks from my first week of play that may help new island dwellers and Animal Crossing veterans alike.

Tabletop Tuesday - Game Solutions for Cabin Fever

Be it quarantined indoors due to pandemic precautions or inclement weather, there lies in wait another fever of sorts when confined to a monotonous setting for such prolonged periods - The inevitable cabin fever.  Fortunately, there are many games to be had that can aid this stir craziness, many of which you likely have on hand already know it or not.  So before you go bored sick, read on below for many a handy game solution to help make your lock-down a more enjoyable experience.

Fret not, Monopoly is not one of the recommendations on this list.  Though if such ends up being the inevitable game to be played, see here for recommendations how to better enjoy the game.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!

Top o' the morning to ye laddies and a happy St. Patrick's Day one and all!  To get in the green spirit o' things, have yourself a listen to some fine fiddlin' tunes from around the world of games and enjoy.

The Minish wish you good luck and fortune today.

Ori and the Blind Forest




Super Mario 64




Tangle Tower




Wandersong




The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker




For more riveting jigs, check out previous years' St. Patrick's Day posts here and here.  Feel free to share and comment below with your own favorite Irish melodies and fiddles found in games or just in general.  And have a safe, fun green day!