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Kryfton

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Old Video Games Enthusiast. Serial encourager. Friday night video store rental + 🍕 & 🎮 is my zen.

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Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · Feb 2

Every day I dream of being an arms merchant from Lakanaba in Dragon Quest IV

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Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 7h

Today's creature feature is...a golem?? Yes, this mythical monster hit horror mainstream with Henrik Galeen and Paul Wegener's film, Der Golem!
The Monster of Fate (US 1915)
Dragon Warrior (NES 1989)
#Halloween #Horror

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 1d

Remember JOKER from Persona?
No not that one, the OG who was a a slasher complete with horror mask, phone calls, and random deaths!
🔪 Persona 2: Eternal Punishment | PlayStation | 2000

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 2d

Where would we be without slashers influencing memorable video game characters like the scissorman brothers!
Clock Tower | Super Famicom | 1995
Clock Tower | PlayStation | 1996

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Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 2d

The Slasher genre is a huge one for Halloween! Today I'll share some examples of how slashers have left their mark and influence on gaming!
Final Fantasy VI (1994)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Halloween (1978)
Peeping Tom (1960)

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 3d

These Sunday afternoon naps are the best

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 4d

Kind of like those prepatory schools that after regular school hours essentially.
Tuition schools isn't a common phrase but in commercial spacing it's an option to call a stall.

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 4d

Tuition classes are classes outside of school that require a tutor

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Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 4d

Time to get past this week and unwind with the family in a pumpkin patch!
Medievil | PlayStation 1 | 1998

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 5d

If you want one of the deepest, most thought provoking video games on politics and religion, then play the Age of Enlightenment Trilogy from Ultima!

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 5d

One of my favorite screens from a video game is this crazy game over shot!
🌃 Alone in the Dark | PC | 1992

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 5d

Today's Horror Halloween Creature is...a building?
What would October be without spooky mansions and haunted houses? Today's feature are houses that have horror within! (Seriously, watch the Vincent Price movie. It's a blast!)
🏠House on Haunted Hill | 1959🧟‍♂️Resident Evil | 1996

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Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 5d

Just don't do what I do. Get a new game and scroll on YT/social media lol

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Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 6d

Good morning although I am not sumo. I just kind of ooze everywhere

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 6d

I had no idea this existed! I'm gonna have to look this one up.

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Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 6d

a man wearing a hat and a suit with a blue x in the corner

ALT: a man wearing a hat and a suit with a blue x in the corner

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Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 6d

Today's Halloween Creature Feature is ALIENS. There's always tons of alien costumes, alien movies, aliens in art and games. They're definitely a part of this amazing month!
🛸 War of the Worlds | 1953
🌎 Earthbound | Super Nintendo 1995

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Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 7d

Maybe more reaper than witch, I'm going to roll with it.
Witchi Wench from Kid Dracula & Castlevania Judgement

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 7d

What's Halloween in October without witches? Here's one of the more famous witch movies with a cult classic game featuring a witch!
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Bayonetta (2009)
#Halloween #PlayStation

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 7d

Toad's Turnpike is a vibe

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 8d

Sorry to hear that! Mine brought home a stomach flu that's been knocking us around for a loop!
I've been like Kenny's dad from South Park.

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 8d

Karate Champ | Arcade | 1984

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 8d

a group of men are driving a car and singing a song .

ALT: a group of men are driving a car and singing a song .

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Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 8d

Stomach flu has landed in our household. This is rough!

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 9d

Today's Halloween creature is none other than death itself, The Grim Reaper! Featured in tons of media, this iconic monster is found all over Halloween displays and is a simple yet, iconic and fearsome being!
Shadowgate (NES 1989)
The Masque of the Red Death (1964)

Kryfton @kryfton.bsky.social · 9d

Very nice! It made me think of the face in the intro of Ghouls n Ghosts!

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