AlanWithTea || The Indie Ocean

Next finish: Fate 2005 ARPG in the Diablo mould (though it does also have the "pet you can send to town with loot" thing later done by Torchlight). It's pretty good, though suffers a bit from a lack of story or proper end boss. It's also quite charming in a comfy, nostalgic way

Next finish is Jumanji: Wild Adventures Seems like dreadful tat, but actually a perfectly serviceable mediocre 3D platformer. Nothing notable about it, but it's the kind of game that might end up being someone's nostalgic childhood favourite

It must be November if I'm listening to Samiam. I don't know why but for me this album is linked to cold, dark evenings youtube.com/watch?v=eJCrTMLj…

So, summary of the seasonally appropriate games I finished during allegedly spooky season 2026:

Next finish: Resident Evil Revelations Happened during a period when RE was less survival horror and more cartoony action. Luckily that's what I was expecting. Aside from some awkward moments, it did a perfectly adequate job. Not great, but fun in an over the top way.

Next finish is Forbidden Solitaire: The Discarded Does what DLC should: more of the same with some extra story/setting/concept stuff that fits with the main game, and a couple of fun little additions to the gameplay. Definitely worth picking up if you enjoyed Forbidden Solitaire

Next finish is Play Novel: Silent Hill A visual novel of Silent Hill 1, released on GBA in Japanese only. It's quite passive but it has a number of endings based on choices you make during the story. The fan translation is awkward but serviceable. Not great but an okay novelty.

You know which classic Sonic level doesn't get enough recognition for its music? Mushroom Hill Zone youtube.com/watch?v=Dio-I096…

Other things of note from Night Slashers Remake: 1) Why did the Belmonts never try kneeing Dracula in the knackers? 2) This characters attacks with her bum for no reason 3) Couple of cute bonus stages

Next finish: Night Slashers Remake Mediocre brawler, it turns out. It's fine, lasts ~1 hour, and it's seasonally appropriate with its goofy monster roster. Not sure about the remake's presentation - it's all smooth and has a boring font. Probably better with the original art