The featured image is from Shenmue III, although this blog post has nothing to do with the game. I just thought the quote is funny. If you can’t read the caption it says, “You really got a lot of free time, huh.” I know the statement is aimed indirectly toward the gamer and it made me laugh. How fitting for this post!
It’s not that I got lazy with writing, but I have gotten more laid back when it comes to managing this blog. So let’s talk about my low-culture favorite pastime hobby! I am just kidding. I don’t think it’s a shameful pastime. Gaming can be as enlightening as going to an art museum even more so sometimes, although I know I could be more social hehe. Blogging is the most social I will get because I love to think before I speak. 🙂 So what have I been playing?
Gone Home
I heard that Gone Home is relatively short. It’s more of a walking simulator than a traditional game. So, far I enjoyed the atmosphere but I am having a hard time engaging with the game. I should like it because it’s takes place in the Pacific Northwest, the region I grew up in. Oddly, I find it kind of boring because I am still waiting for something exciting to happen. I even went online to look up some reviews and came across spoilers. So now I don’t know why I am playing it. But I do wonder…what’s so appealing about the game other than its 90s aesthetic? Once I finish the game, I can give it a fair assessment. So, that’s my thoughts so far with the game.
Root Film
I enjoyed Root Letters, a visual novel game that explored the Shimane prefecture. It is a mystery visual novel game by KADOKAWA. So I decided to pick up Root Film. So far I played a bit here and there when I can, so my experience with the game is a bit fragmented. I don’t have much thoughts about the game so far other than that I prefer the art in Root Letter more. The art in that game is just more beautiful and calming. Did I ever mention I don’t really like the color red in games? That’s why I dislike the menu screen, but silly me…it’s a game about solving a murder case! There is blood involved. I am going to keep an open mind since I have not finished the game yet. I wonder if my opinions will change once I complete it.
Whispers of Machine
As I am writing this blog post, I have finished Whispers of Machine for the 2nd time, a game I had for a while in my backlog. It was one of those games I thought I’d get to eventually. After playing an intense game (Elden Ring), I decided to give Whispers of Machine a shot after reading a review over at Ty’s Game Archive. To my surprise, I enjoyed it because I normally don’t play point-and-click games. Not sure if I will write a full-blown review for the game, but I do want to mention briefly that it’s definitely one of those thought-provoking games that will make you think. Not only did it brings up some valid arguments about artificial intelligence but it also question humanity as a whole. Do we continue to live as fearful predators or do we continue to evolve and progress? Also, I like that the story doesn’t try to impose any political ideas onto the audience. They let us think for ourselves and that to me is considered good storytelling. On top of that, the voice acting and the music soundtrack, indeed are very good! I remember I purchased the game based on the trailer alone. So do not underestimate the power of trailers! Before then, I didn’t know much about the developers and the type of games they make.
Well, I hope you enjoy my list. There are many more cool looking games out there but little time to play them! Other games I am interested in playing are:
- Rusted Moss– released Apr 12,2023
- Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga– released JUN 10, 2022
- Labyrinth of Zangetsu– released Apr 20,2023
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Great post! I’m glad you enjoyed Whispers of a Machine too. Let me know if you would like any recommendations.
I also had similar thoughts on Gone Home, it felt like a game I respect more than I enjoy.
“I love to think before I speak”. Love that line in the intro, I think it’s also a reason I am attracted to writing even though I am quite quiet in person.
Great selection of games, I hope you enjoy them! Heard great things about Gone Home in particular.
Will be looking for more of your reviews! 😀
Some of us are just better at writing our thoughts out. I am a quiet person too in person. 😀
Hey, if you want something really engaging that is short, I recommend checking out The Suicide of Rachel Foster. It’s currently on sale on the Switch for $1.99, if you have a Switch that is and haven’t already played the game.
Hey thanks for the recommendation! I don’t own a Switch but I found it on Steam. Will sure to put it in my Wishlist. It sounds interesting.
It’s definitely worth a playthrough. I actually sped through the the past couple nights, and the story left an imprint on me. It’s one of those stories that I feel really stick with you after you’re done.