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Comment on I'm addicted to Slay the Spire and am looking for a new game in ~games
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Comment on I'm addicted to Slay the Spire and am looking for a new game in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentMy husband’s gaming hot take is that Monster Train is better than Slay the Spire. He bought the first game three different times (Switch, Steam, mobile) and 100%ed it on each. He also thinks the...My husband’s gaming hot take is that Monster Train is better than Slay the Spire.
He bought the first game three different times (Switch, Steam, mobile) and 100%ed it on each. He also thinks the sequel is even better than the first and has put untold hours into it.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI thoroughly enjoyed Xanthiom Zero and thought it was a solid hidden gem, so thanks for putting the dev's other games on my radar! I'll definitely be picking these up and playing them at some point.I thoroughly enjoyed Xanthiom Zero and thought it was a solid hidden gem, so thanks for putting the dev's other games on my radar! I'll definitely be picking these up and playing them at some point.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI'm an Outer Worlds apologist as well. I think it's WAY better than everyone else says it is! I'm honestly kind of glad that everybody kept repeating the talking point that it was mid ad nauseam....I'm an Outer Worlds apologist as well. I think it's WAY better than everyone else says it is!
I'm honestly kind of glad that everybody kept repeating the talking point that it was mid ad nauseam. That meant I went in with low expectations and was thrilled when the game far exceeded them. It has its flaws, but, like you, I think there's a really solid game there with lots to offer.
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Comment on What is your "when I found out about 9/11" story? in ~talk
kfwyre (edited )LinkI was in high school. Even though we were thousands of miles away, we went on lockdown. There was so much uncertainty at the time. Eventually they let us change classes and go back to our normal...I was in high school.
Even though we were thousands of miles away, we went on lockdown. There was so much uncertainty at the time.
Eventually they let us change classes and go back to our normal schedule. None of my teachers attempted to teach anything that day. Some explicitly said they were NOT turning on the TV and just let us talk and play games. Some did turn on the news, and we all just kind of silently watched it for the period. As a teacher now, I’m not sure which choice was the “right” one (if any).
I got home and my parents had the news on and left it playing through the afternoon. This was completely unlike them — they were pretty big on limiting TV time, especially the news, because they didn’t want us kids exposed to dark headliners like murders, assaults, etc.
I remember asking my mom if we could turn it off.
She said no, we needed to keep it on so we could know what was happening.
I then distinctly remember saying “they don’t have to keep showing the people jumping though.” The TV stations had been looping the footage.
She said I was right and turned it off.
The images of people falling are seared into me. They’re my reflexive mental association for the event, moreso than the planes or smoke or towers or their collapse.
A few years later I read Jonathan Safran Foer’s Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and the ending absolutely devastated me. Even thinking about it right now gets me crying.
If anyone ever has the opportunity to go to the 9/11 Memorial in NYC, it is genuinely excellent. My favorite part (if you can even call it that) was a display from an artist who asked people to paint the color of the sky that day. Each one is on a square, and they collected one per person who died that day. The squares are on display on a big wall, creating a simple yet devastating composite. It is humbling to stand in front of.
There is also a wing of artwork from children who lost family members. It was genuinely hard for me to get through because I found it so affecting. I literally could not breathe for parts of it.
Also, I cannot recommend the documentary 102 Minutes That Changed America enough. It is entirely primary source footage in chronological order — no talking heads, no commentary.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI was looking through old horror titles to see if I could find anything else, and I learned that the late great Tim Curry starred in a 90s FMV adventure game: Frankenstein: Through the Eyes of the...I was looking through old horror titles to see if I could find anything else, and I learned that the late great Tim Curry starred in a 90s FMV adventure game: Frankenstein: Through the Eyes of the Monster.
I'm not necessarily suggesting we play it, as its availability is quite low. It was released only on PC, Mac, and Sega Saturn, and has fallen fully into abandonware status. Nevertheless, I thought I'd mention it here simply because I'm surprised I'd never heard of this before (especially as someone with a decent pulse on 90s adventure games).
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentDitto for Realms of the Haunting.Ditto for Realms of the Haunting.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
kfwyre LinkNomination: Donkey Kong 64 I've never played it but always wanted to. It's also no secret that I love a good recompilation, and one was just released for this that makes it more accessible with...Nomination: Donkey Kong 64
I've never played it but always wanted to. It's also no secret that I love a good recompilation, and one was just released for this that makes it more accessible with modern quality of life features all while staying true to the original game.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI love the enthusiasm, but please pick only one to boost.I love the enthusiasm, but please pick only one to boost.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
kfwyre LinkCGA Announcement: It's time to nominate titles for our next round of games! Nominations are open for the next 96 hours (4 days). You may either BOOST a game that's on the list from last time, or...CGA Announcement: It's time to nominate titles for our next round of games! Nominations are open for the next 96 hours (4 days).
You may either BOOST a game that's on the list from last time, or you may NOMINATE a new game. Please see topic text for full directions.
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Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic
We are up for another round of nominations for Colossal Game Adventure, Tildes' very own retro video game club! These nominations will form the ballot for the next round of voting, in which will...
We are up for another round of nominations for Colossal Game Adventure, Tildes' very own retro video game club!
These nominations will form the ballot for the next round of voting, in which will we choose the next SIX games to play after we finish Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 this month.
Nominations for CGA do not start fresh each time. We rollover the top 50% of nominations from the previous round, and we decay their vote totals by 70%. So, many of the previously nominated games are still eligible to win in the upcoming voting.
Procedural Details
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Nominations will be open for 96 hours (4 days) from the time of this posting.
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Anyone can nominate. You do not have to have previously taken part in CGA in order to participate.
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Anyone nominating in this topic will be added to the CGA notification list if they're not already on there (unless you request otherwise).
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There is no hard definition for "retro." Choose whatever you feel fits that label.
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Games that have been nominated in the past but were cut are still eligible for nomination again. They do not get "locked out" of CGA.
Nomination Process
Everyone has the ability to take one (and ONLY one) official action for the nominations topic.
EITHER: Boost a rolled-over title.
- This will add 3 points to the title's rollover points from the previous round.
- You will also be able to add points to the game during the voting round.
- The purpose of this is to limit new nominations if there are games already in the list that strongly interest you.
OR: Nominate a new title.
- This will add a new game/arcade special to the ballot.
- An Arcade Special is a group of shorter/smaller games meant to be played together.
- Any new title starts at 0 points.
Nomination Formatting
Please do the following:
Bold your action (boosting/nominating).
If nominating, please link to your title on MobyGames. (You do not need to do this for boosting since the links are already in the list.)
Examples:
Boosting a game:
- Boost: Lode Runner
Nominating a game:
- Nomination: Portal 2
Nominating an Arcade Special:
- Nomination: Windows in the 90s
Minesweeper
Chip's Challenge
JezzBall
It is recommended (but not required) that you share why you are nominating/boosting a particular game as well.
Rollover Titles
Game Rollover Votes Arcade Special: The Grue That Binds
Border Zone
Twisted!
Zork7 Another World 6 Arcade Special: Back in a Flash
Bloons Tower Defense
Line Rider
Motherload
QWOP
Stick RPG5 Tetris 5 Mother 3 5 Arcade Special: The Genesis of Treasure
Gunstar Heroes
McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure
Dynamite Headdy
Alien Soldier
Light Crusader5 Descent 5 Resident Evil (REmake) 5 Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist 5 Beneath a Steel Sky 4 Crystalis 4 Maniac Mansion 4 16 votes -
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of September 6 in ~games
kfwyre LinkFanatical Build Your Own Killer Bundle Fanatical does seasonal "Bundlefests" and they always have a "Killer" bundle as their headliner. This one kicks off their Fall Bundlefest. It's got a broad...Fanatical Build Your Own Killer Bundle
Fanatical does seasonal "Bundlefests" and they always have a "Killer" bundle as their headliner. This one kicks off their Fall Bundlefest.
It's got a broad selection of games (30 different available titles) and a low cost (starts at 5 games for $6 USD). Fanatical's bundle quality can vary pretty wildly, but this one looks really solid with some good stuff on offer.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of September 6 in ~games
kfwyre LinkState of Mind is currently free on GOG. It's a stylized sci-fi adventure game. I gave it an hour, and it didn't grip me, but some of the reviews say it's a slow-burn that's worth sticking with....State of Mind is currently free on GOG.
It's a stylized sci-fi adventure game. I gave it an hour, and it didn't grip me, but some of the reviews say it's a slow-burn that's worth sticking with.
Nevertheless, free is free!
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
kfwyre Link ParentBig internet hug from me, monarda! This was so great to read. I'm glad your day went well. I know you're thanking me, but really you were the driving force behind getting this going again, so I'm...Big internet hug from me, monarda! This was so great to read. I'm glad your day went well.
I know you're thanking me, but really you were the driving force behind getting this going again, so I'm returning that thanks right back to you!
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
kfwyre Link ParentI like Digital Detox a lot better. It also opens these up to being more than just a specific "screenless day" and people can set their own goals to their liking. I'll change it over next month....I like Digital Detox a lot better. It also opens these up to being more than just a specific "screenless day" and people can set their own goals to their liking.
I'll change it over next month. Thanks!
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Comment on Tildes Book Club discussion - August 2026 - Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki in ~books
kfwyre LinkI read this book a few years ago for my IRL book club and didn't re-read it for this one. I remember almost nothing about the details of the book, but I do remember how the book made me feel:...I read this book a few years ago for my IRL book club and didn't re-read it for this one.
I remember almost nothing about the details of the book, but I do remember how the book made me feel: warm, like we were sharing a hug.
I remember that it was the kind of book where, if you attempt to explain it without reading it, it sounds absurd, but the author did a really good job of writing everything so it made in-universe sense while also humanizing its out-there elements to the point that they resonated strongly with the reader.
Our book club tends to be highly critical of everything that we read, but we really liked this one. I wish I could say more about it, but my memory of it is no longer intact, and even reading the comments here simply has me feel as if I'm discovering those elements for the first time rather than refreshing my understanding.
The good side of this is that it means that, if I ever do pick the book back up, I'll be able to experience it mostly fresh again!
Also, thanks ICN for hosting the remainder of our Book Club!
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of September 6 in ~games
kfwyre LinkHumble Beyond the Metroidverse Bundle $10 USD for the top tier (which is pretty low compared to Humble's usual), and it's worth it entirely for Supraland Six Inches Under. It doesn't hit the same...Humble Beyond the Metroidverse Bundle
$10 USD for the top tier (which is pretty low compared to Humble's usual), and it's worth it entirely for Supraland Six Inches Under. It doesn't hit the same heights as the original (which is an unbelievably high bar), but it's safe to say that if you liked the original you'll like this one.
I believe the devs said it was meant to be "Supraland 1.5" -- not a full sequel but a fresh twist on the familiar groundwork of the first. (Related: I am beyond hyped for the full release of Supraworld).
I haven't played anything else in the bundle and would love to hear any thoughts, as metroidvanias are one of my top genres.
As always, if you pick this up, make sure to change the sliders to your liking.
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Comment on I made a chill minimal 3D golf game that fits in 13 kilobytes - Sunshine Golf Classic in ~creative
kfwyre LinkThis took me back to the Links games I spent way too much time playing way back in the 90s! I know I've said it before, but you are a literal, modern-day wizard able to conjure magic from code....This took me back to the Links games I spent way too much time playing way back in the 90s!
I know I've said it before, but you are a literal, modern-day wizard able to conjure magic from code. Incredible work once again, kbap!
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Comment on CGA-2026-09 🕹️🙎♂️🛹 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI've finished career mode on the Dreamcast version (well, one character). I played as Tony Hawk and got all levels to 100% completion. It didn't take me very long (maybe 3-4 hours total?), but...I've finished career mode on the Dreamcast version (well, one character). I played as Tony Hawk and got all levels to 100% completion. It didn't take me very long (maybe 3-4 hours total?), but also I've played the game SO much that it went really fast for me.
I'll save my full thoughts for the Remove Cartridge topic, but the short of it is that I was happy to return to this. It didn't let me down!
Given all the time left in the month, it's only fair that I try out the GBA and GBC versions. Also I might return to the remaster just so I can give it a comparison with fresh eyes.
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
kfwyre Link ParentThis is a really good point. I knew in the abstract about the effects of variable rewards schedules on conditioning, but I never really applied it to this situation. Thanks for this.This is a really good point. I knew in the abstract about the effects of variable rewards schedules on conditioning, but I never really applied it to this situation. Thanks for this.
Give Inkbound a look if you liked Monster Train (it’s by the same devs).
It takes the StS/MT formula and gives it an ARPG-style twist. Combat is still turn-based, and you still have full information on what’s going to happen each turn so you can plan accordingly.
I loved it.