Frequently the refrain from Herman’s Hermits’ “I’m Henry The Eighth, I Am” rifles through my head, “Second verse, same as the first.” At this point in my life those words exist more as a mantra than a joyous call to do it all again. In fact, rarely does either what task/obstacle emerges on the path, … Continue reading The Backlog In 2022: Second Verse, Same As The First.
World of Final Fantasy—Initial Thoughts
To kick off my backlog trek, I’ve decided to cheat and start early. To make up for that, I’ve chosen a medium sized RPG that will likely stretch in 2021. I figure it's less than two weeks before the new year, so why not count it. Please forgive me. Anyway, this game exudes a kind … Continue reading World of Final Fantasy—Initial Thoughts
The Backlog in 2021
The backlog is the heaving behemoth lurking below the floorboards, the quiet stalker sent to remind me that despite my best efforts I am once again buried beneath an avalanche of my creation. This pile of books, games, art projects, comics, and films has grown over the years into a rather large body of proof, … Continue reading The Backlog in 2021
Backlog—PS4
Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey Bloodborne Dark Souls II: Scholar of The First Sin Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Fallout 4 Ground Zeroes (Metal Gear Series) Infamous: Second Son Knack LEGO Dimensions LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Mass Effect Andromeda No Man’s Sky Shadow of Mordor Thief Transistor Watch Dogs I, II The Witness Yakuza … Continue reading Backlog—PS4
Backlog—Wii/WiiU
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate New Super Mario U Xenoblade Chronicles X Xenoblade Chronicles Yoshi’s Wolly World The Wonderful 101
Backlog—Switch
Disgaea 5 I Am Setsuna LEGO Worlds Mario Odyssey Mario + Rabbids Mr Shifty Skyrim Stardew Valley Zelda: BotW
Backlog—DS/3DS
Nintendo DS/3DS:999 Animal Crossing: New Leaf Bravely Default Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin Chrono Trigger Code of Princess Culdcept Revolt Dragon Quest VI, V, VI, VII, IX, Earthbound Entrain Odyssey I Entrain Odyssey II Entrain Odyssey III Entrain Odyssey IV Fantasy Life Final Fantasy III Final Fantasy IV Final Fantasy XII: Revenant … Continue reading Backlog—DS/3DS
God of War–Review
There is a moment foreshadowed in the opening scenes, one which I will not spoil, that, when it reaches completion about halfway through, simply got my blood boiling. It’s a perfect encapsulation of everything that is the new God of War. The cinematic quality—the lighting, music, dialogue—the weight of the reality of what Kratos both … Continue reading God of War–Review
Assassin’s Creed: Origins–Review
While at the end of the day Assassin’s Creed: Origins ties for my second favorite in the series, many of the design choices it implements, and especially some of its late game choices, left me scratching my head. And I’ll always want more puzzle-platforming. Story The story unfolds in typical AC fashion: broad stroke depiction … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed: Origins–Review
Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle–Review
So, I’m a serial halfwayer. Walk through my house and you will stumble over at least five books I’m halfway through, countless games I’ve gotten half to three-quarters into, a stack of semi-read comics, a few paintings that are “almost” done, piles of novels and short stories in various forms of “progress,” and rooms … Continue reading Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle–Review
A. D. Bowen 